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• Scholarship dinner fundraiser @ Luck • Benefit in memory of Cody @ Balsam Lake • 4 WD truck drag racing @ Balsam Lake • Band/choir indoor garage sale @ Fredericˆ • Winter Fun Day @ Frederic • Ice-fishing contest at Balsam Lake/Frederic See Coming Events and stories

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Whispering Pines to close A decision is made by United Methodist Church PAGE 2

Back from the inauguration CURRENTS FEATURE

Foreclosure for SCFalls housing project

B r i n gi n g Lo n d on t o l if e

$3 million debt PAGE 4

Student loss

Economic downturn deemed factor in drop in enrollment at Grantsburg PAGE 12

Siren board rejects 9-man football

River Road Ramblings from the Deep South CURRENTS Page 4

It’s about time....

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SP OR TS

Grantsburg beats Cards in a buzzer beater See front page of SPORTS Inside this section

Votes 4-3 to stick with 11-man FB PAGE 12

Mutual aid plan created by Tribe Could solve mutual aid problems between tribal police and other law enforcement departments PAGE 3

Lengendary writer Jack London would be proud of the hearty group of adventurers that attended The Big Read Klondike Kickoff at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Visitor Center in St. Croix Falls on Jan. 24. After exploring the Wert Family Nature Perserve in single-digit temperatures, then listening to musher Tom Hess explain what there’s to love about his sled dogs (plenty), hot chocolate, interesting tidbits about the Klondike gold rush and free burlap sacks of literature made the occasion very warm. The next Big Read event, Winter Rendezvous, is set for Saturday, Feb. 7, at Forts Folle Avoine, Webster. Shown (L to R), back row, are Sarah Adams and Amy Klein; front row, right: Carolyn Wedin. Tom Hess and Bear joined the celebration to demonstrate dog sledding. For more information on upcoming Big Read events, visit the library Web site www.stcroixfallslibrary.org. The serialization of the Jack London Classic “Call of the Wild,” continues in this week’s Leader (Currents section) - Photo courtesy Sarah Adams

Beans at 20 below

by John Ingalls WEBSTER - Sometimes the joy of a season wears a bit thin.

August heat and humidity often produces a longing for the first cool day of autumn, that first day you can wear a flannel shirt comfortably.

Winter is like that.

About the third week of January, I begin to lose the joy of winter and start thinking seriously about spring.

Thankfully, in the mail, we begin to receive spring fishing, gardening and camping catalogs before the last Christmas ornament is stored away.

Today was like that. A bright and cold Saturday in January, I brewed a pot of strong coffee and pondered my existence. Nearly 20 below zero, the thermometer read. Thoroughly content after my third cup of black coffee, three slices of French toast, dripping with butter and blueberry syrup and apple jam, and

See Beans at 20 below, page 4

Ruby’s Pantry makes changes

$15 donation appreciated to begin, but none will be turned down PAGE 3

GAM: 50 years old and needing repairs

Camp cooking at 20 below can help bring some meaning to a long, cold winter. - Special photo

Sales agreement lists new items of asbestos removal, elevator, heating system PAGE 15

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Decision made: Whispering Pines camp is to go

by Nancy Jappe SUN PRAIRIE – Two Wisconsin camps run by the United Methodist Church are to go – the Byron Center south of Fond du Lac and Whispering Pines Camp on Spirit Lake just outside Frederic.

Whispering Pines Camp closed at the end of the 2008 camping season. Greg Louden, director of the camp at that time, and his wife, had previously made plans to leave the area. The camp was locked and secured, with a caretaker appointed until a decision was made regarding the camp’s future.

That decision was made during January by an appointed task force and members of the Board of Camp and Retreat Ministries of the Wisconsin Conference of the United Methodist Church. It is our understanding that finalization of the closure decision will come at the conference’s annual meeting in June.

“The Task Force and BCRM came to this decision only after much discussion, study and prayer,” wrote Nancy Deaner, Wisconsin Annual Conference Camping and Retreat Ministries Coordinator in a Jan. 22 e-mail. “We have personal, emotional ties to Byron Center and Whispering Pines. We have camped there, we have worked there, and we have grown in faith there. But, as a church, we worship Jesus Christ. We cannot afford to worship our campsites, lest our entire camp and retreat ministry suffer.

“Camp and retreat ministries have a long and exciting history within the

Whispering Pines Camp, located on Spirit Lake near Frederic will close, according to its owner and operator, the United Methodist Church. - Special photos

Wisconsin Conference,” Deaner went on.

“We have been blessed with forerunners who purchased and developed beautiful property and excellent programs.”

In 1968, the Wisconsin Conference had nearly 157,000 members and five campsites. By 2007, membership in the conference was down to nearly 87,000 and four campsites (with the loss of the camp at Asbury). According to Deaner, experts at that time said that the conference had more sites than they needed and not enough cash to adequately maintain them.

Last spring BCRM commissioned a task force to study properties, programs and fiscal realities, in addition to current trends in camping. The task force met several times over the next five months.

“We learned that retreat groups and youth groups today expect more comfort,

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privacy, technological advances and adventurous programming options,” Deaner explained. “We need to make a major shift in our mindset to keep up with current realities in a church and society that has significantly changed from when we originally purchased our campsites. We need to consolidate and enhance our resources so we can bring our camps into the 21st Century.

“The BCRM will enter a time of rigorous strategic planning to develop both long- and short-term plans to support the mission and vision of the Conference, continue to develop excellence in programs and facilities at (the two remaining camps) Lake Lucerne (at Neshkoro) and Pine Lake Camp (at Westfield) and work toward financial stability,” Deaner said.

Deaner was not available by phone Monday, Jan. 26. She is not scheduled to be back in her office until midweek the week of Feb. 1.

Her Jan. 22 e-mail stated that BCRM will offer four listening sessions this spring, one for each region in the state.

At these sessions, people will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about BCRM plans. Dates and locations of these sessions will be announced as soon as they are set.

“There are many details surrounding what exactly happens next in this process. BCRM will continue to work with appropriate Conference personnel and committees to determine the specifics, and will share more as that information becomes available,” Deaner stated at the conclusion of her e-mail.

Attempts made to keep village office open despite clerk’s absence WEBSTER – The Webster Village trustees are reacting to the sudden resignation of village clerk Janice Miller.

It is reported that Miller resigned for personal reasons, effective immediately.

Village President Jeff Roberts has said that hopefully the village office will remain open despite Miller’s absence, since property taxes and water bills are due this week. – Sherill Summer

Pride

Charge of first-degree child sexual assault filed POLK COUNTY - A 22-year-old man faces a charge of first-degree child sexual assault - contact with a child under the age of 13 stemming from an alleged incident in August in which he had sex with a 12-year-old female.

Christopher Gordon Burstad, Amery, is scheduled to appear before Judge Robert Rasmussen on Feb. 9 for a preliminary hearing. The incident allegedly occurred in the city of Amery on or about Aug. 5, 2008. The alleged victim told officers that she was hanging out with friends and that she had gone outside to look for a cat with others when she

noticed Burstad was following her. Soon after that he “took her to the ground,” she said, and had sex with her. After the assault, she said, Burstad went back into the house and she sat for a while, not knowing what to do. After some time, she went to the house but was too scared to say anything to Burstad.

A Polk County sheriff’s investigator approached the alleged victim after hearing about the incident from an officer with the Amery Police Department who had received information about the alleged assault. - with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

West Sweden chairman faces challenger

WEST SWEDEN – Several-term town Chairman Dennis O’Donnell will face challenger Simon Nelson in the April 7 spring election for the second time.

Nelson, who served as town supervisor several years ago, was nominated for the chairman position at the town’s caucus, Tuesday, Jan. 20, along with O’Donnell.

O’Donnell defeated Nelson in the 2007 election for the chair position and has served as chairman since 1999.

Long-serving town clerk Lori Lundquist announced she would not

accept a nomination to repeat as candidate for the clerk position, stating the time requirements have increased enormously since she started and with working full time she was not able to devote the time to being clerk. Nominated to be on the ballot was Andrea Lundquist.

The other elected positions had only one nomination each. Running without opposition will be Scott Wilder and Glenn Meier for two supervisor positions and Phyllis Wilder for the treasurer post.

- Wm. Johnson IV

This smiling, flag-waving young girl was watching the inauguration near the Washington Monument. More stories from local residents who attended the event are featured in the Currents section this week. - Photo courtesy Gil and Julie Hoel, Grantsburg

Briefly LUCK - Volunteers begin construction this Saturday on the ice castle that will again be the centerpiece for the Luck Winter Carnival celebration. Ice blocks will be cut from Little Sand Lake, west of Luck and transported to the village. There’s no apparent danger of the castle melting, although temperatures are expected to near 30 degrees on Saturday. It’s been a cold January, with no traditional thaw. The last time we experienced a January with no temperatures above freezing was in 1981, according to a story in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune this week.

••• IOWA CITY, Iowa - The next ACT achievement test will be administered April 4. Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register by Feb. 27. Late registration deadline is available Feb. 28 - March 13 for an extra fee. A list of schools that require the writing test can be found online at www.actstudent.org/writing. ACT scores are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities across the United States. The ACT, a curriculum-based achievement exam, consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science and takes about three hours. The ACT Web site, www.actstudent.org, has helpful information, free sample tests and inexpensive test prep materials. - with submitted information ••• ST. CROIX FALLS - Longtime Boy Scout troop leader Glen Museus will be honored at a special ceremony Sunday, Feb. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Legion Hall in St. Croix Falls. A flag ceremony and brief program will begin at 2:30. Museus has decided to step down after 23 years as a Scout leader. with submitted information ••• CORRECTION: In the Jan. 21 edition of the Leader, the article titled village residents nominate seven during caucus read that 10 percent of the approximately $40,000 PFP fee will be placed back on the levy. The correct figure is $10,000 or approximately 25 percent of the approximately $40,000 PFP fee will be place back on the levy. The Leader apologizes for the mistake. – Sherill Summer

Amery man charged with federal drug crimes MADISON - A federal grand jury in Madison has returned an indictment charging Bradley Hill, 48, Amery, with distribution of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

If convicted, Hill faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison, according to a news release from Erik C. Peterson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin.

The indictment alleges that Hill distributed meth on Jan. 17, 2008, and possessed meth with intent to deliver on July 4, 2008.

Hill was arrested and made an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Madison on Jan. 15.

At a detention hearing Jan. 21, he was ordered detained pending trial, which is scheduled for April 17.

Charges against Hill are the result of an investigation conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, Superior Police Department, Amery Police Department and Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation - Narcotics Bureau.

The prosecution of this case has been assigned to Assistant U.S. Attorney David J. Reinhard.

Readers are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. - from the U.S. Attorney’s office

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Tribe develops mutual aid agreement

Could solve mutual aid problems between tribal police and other law enforcement departments

by Sherill Summer HERTEL - St. Croix Tribal Police Chief Frank Taylor and tribal attorney Andrew Adams have been working on an agreement that would fix the mutual assistance dilemma between Burnett County and the St. Croix Tribe.

Some Wisconsin counties have already come to an acceptable agreement restoring mutual assistance in their counties.

Bayfield and Sawyer are two counties that have agreements with the Native American tribes within their respective counties, and a copy of the agreement between the Lac Courte Orielles Tribe and Sawyer County was given to the St. Croix Tribe to use as a possible model for an agreement with Burnett, Polk and Barron counties, the three counties in which the St. Croix Tribe has reservation lands.

Adams reviewed this agreement and made some changes to make it suitable for use there, and St. Croix Tribal Police Chief Frank Taylor forwarded it to Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland last Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Taylor explains that along with the agreement that must be approved and signed by both the county and St. Croix Tribe, the tribal officers would need to be cross-deputized per the agreement.

Roland said that he was thankful for the tribe’s work on drafting an agreement. He felt that the chances are very good that it will work because it is modeled after accepted agreements.

The status of mutual assistance between Wisconsin counties and Wisconsin Native American tribes has been in flux since Oct. 1, 2008, when Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen gave an opinion to a dispute between Oneida County and the Lac du Flambeau Tribe. It stated that statutes governing mutual assistance do not allow mutual assistance between tribal law enforcement and county or municipal law enforcement primarily because of Native American sovereignty. And the definition used to define tribal law

enforcements in state statutes was not included in the statute governing mutual assistance.

In a letter to Van Hollen, the Lac du Flambeau’s attorney described the uncertainty within the tribal law enforcement agencies. Van Hollen’s opinion has tribal law Frank Taylor enforcement questioning if they can rely on surrounding law enforcement personnel to respond to requests for assistance. The letter pointed out that this may leave Lac du Flambeau’s police officers “without assistance in a dangerous situations.”

This has been the crux of the problem for all county and tribal officers that are affected by Van Hollen’s opinion.

More than once Roland had described how he had depended on St. Croix Tribal officers.

Taylor says that besides the inherent dangers of not having adequate law enforcement in dangerous situations, there is also a lot of confusion about reservation boundaries, especially since there are both trust lands, that are considered reservation lands, and fee title lands, that may have tribal housing on it, but are not considered a part of the reservation. Many times the trust lands and fee title lands are adjacent to each other with no obvious boundaries between them.

Taylor also thinks there are some unintentional breakdowns in communication and information sharing because of the distinct jurisdictions of law enforcement departments without mutual assistance.

Taylor stressed that nothing in Van Hollen’s opinion has any affect on how the tribal officers can do their jobs. He explains that there are no differences between the St. Croix officers and the other law enforcement officers in the county, and that all 14 tribal police officers meet or surpass the Wisconsin training standards. The statutes that give tribal officers authority on reservation lands remain. If anything, Van Hollen’s opinion allows tribal officers to concentrate their time and effort on reservation lands, since they are not

Ruby’s Pantry makes changes

“$15 donation appreciated” to begin, but none will be turned down

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — Ruby’s Pantry, an outreach of a nonprofit organization that distributes food every other month to 375 to 630 families in the Luck area, will be making some changes in the near future.

The Luck distribution takes place at the school bus garage, and Amy Aguado, who coordinates the distribution at Luck, met with the school board Monday night to explain the changes.

While Ruby’s Pantry will still offer food to anyone who needs it, said Aguado, a “$15 donation appreciated” will be instituted. This suggested donation is being implemented because Ruby’s will no longer be partnering with Second Harvest, which has allowed completely free food distribution in Luck.

According to Aguado, Second Harvest requested a more formal agreement with Luck, which would bypass Ruby’s Pantry.

“We don’t think this is the best,” she said. Second Harvest is a larger organization, Aguado pointed out, and deliveries and product quality has not always been reliable.

Frederic and Luck currently have distributions during opposite months. At Luck, between 375 and 630 people are served.

“Ruby’s Pantry distributions have always been ‘donation’ distributions since it started five years ago,” said founder Lyn Sahr. “Polk and Burnett counties are the only places where we have partnered on a regular monthly basis and had ‘nondonation’ distributions.”

With a $15 suggested donation, Aguado said, it is expected that the numbers may drop a little. The agreement would be that Ruby’s Pantry would keep 80 percent of the donations to offset expenses like payroll, fuel and truck maintenance.

The remaining 20 percent would stay in the Luck community, primarily for helping people in crisis situations.

If 200 recipients can make the “$15 donation appreciated,” Aguado figured, the Luck community would receive $600.

According to information presented

by Aguado, Ruby’s Pantry currently serves eight communities with regular monthly distributions plus other locations on a rotating basis. Each month as many as 4,000 families, or 14,000 individuals, receive food with a retail value of more than $700,000.

assisting other departments in the county.

But because there are many practical reasons to restore mutual assistance between tribal and other law enforcement departments, the St. Croix Tribe has been working to fix the problems as fast as it can.

Within Van Hollen’s opinion there is encouragement for tribal and county agencies with a history of cooperation to continue their established practices, and the opinion gives solutions to the problem. They include working out an agreement similar to the agreement the St. Croix Tribe forwarded to Burnett County that would establish cooperative law enforcement programs between tribal and county law enforcement, and having the county cross-deputize the tribal officers, vesting them with county jurisdictions. Once this is done, mutual assistance would be restored.

The St. Croix Tribe would have to enter agreements with Polk and Barron counties and be cross-deputized there as well. Because Polk and Barron counties have only a small amount of reservation land within their respective counties, they are letting Burnett County and the St. Croix Tribe draft the agreement.

Sex offender faces burglary charge POLK COUNTY - A 20-year-old rural Grantsburg man, who is a convicted sex offender, faces charges of armed burglary and theft stemming from a Jan. 15 incident at a private residence near Grantsburg.

Drew Neil Jaspers of Grantsburg allegedly burglarized a home with his cousin, Mark Higgins, 18, of rural Grantsburg, according to a probable cause report filed with the Polk County District Attorney’s office.

The report states that Jaspers admitted to the burglary with Higgins the evening of Jan. 14, entering the home through the garage, taking four guns and an X-box game. He said one gun was sold at a recycling business and another one sold to a Siren resident.

Police later recovered that gun.

Jaspers also admitted that he and his cousin stole a 1994 Polaris Indy snowmobile from behind a home in Cushing sometime during the same evening.

They took the snowmobile to Atlas and sold it to a subject from Lakeville, Minn., for marijuana and $20. The snowmobile has yet to be recovered.

Jaspers, according to the report, is on deferred prosecution for failing to register as a sex offender. He is also wanted on a warrant out of Dickinson, N. D., for failing to register as a sex offender. - with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Principal hired back

LUCK — Following a closed session of the Luck School Board of Education Monday evening, Jan. 26, district Administrator Rick Palmer announced that John Nichols would be hired back as elementary school principal.

Nichols submitted his resignation at the beginning of Christmas break, effective Dec. 26, later saying that concerns raised by the current economic situation led to his decision to resign before the end of the school year.

According to Palmer, Nichols has been hired back on a per-day basis until June 12. His daily rate, said Palmer, is calculated based on his former 260-day contract, but he is now responsible for his own insurance and other costs. In addition, the school will no longer be paying into Nichols’ retirement fund.

He was back in the elementary school Tuesday morning. —Mary Stirrat

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Foreclosure for Bierman project

150-acre, $3 million housing development at St. Croix Falls fails

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – The Bierman Investments project, a residential and commercial combined development behind Menards, was foreclosed on earlier this month. The notice of foreclosure was published this week.

Bierman Investments originally had a $3 million project financed by the RiverBank.

“Three million dollars is a lot of money for a local bank to lose,” said city Administrator Ed Emerson.

Emerson stated there are several key elements in the Bierman foreclosure to note. The first is that the city constructed roads, water and sewer for the development, about one mile’s worth, and assessed Bierman for those developments.

“He (the developer) had the right idea, but the timing was bad,” said Mayor Darrell Anderson about the foreclosure. I feel bad for them, and that the city can’t get more housing, but there are enough homes in the city for sale as it is.”

At the time the deal came to the city

there were options regarding the timeline of the payback. The city council agreed to make the assessment payoff a five-year time period. Emerson stated the city is in its fourth year of receiving those annual assessment payments of $230,000.

The proposal from Bierman was to have 320 lots built and 55 acres of commercial development. There are seven homes built currently. The commercial acreage was once being looked at by Target. The foreclosure process could be a long one because Emerson indicated there were about 20 co-partners listed on the deal.

“The house of cards has come down,” Emerson said.

The second point of interest Emerson brought up was that the city has one year left on the five-year assessment payments coming to them and they have a letter of credit from RiverBank noting they can get $230,000 in 2010 as the last year.

Mayor Darrell Anderson also commented on the assessment issue, stating, “We were fortunate that we made them pay it in five years, so we’re only out a year, if we don’t get the last payment. If we would have gone out 20 years, we would have been in a real jam.”

“Seeing how this came about proves

Polk County wages rise 2 percent first year, more in years two and three BALSAM LAKE – The Polk County board approved wage contracts for the next three years that include wage increases in two steps each year. There was some confusion on the total wage increase. While the second step each year is a 3-percent increase for the last six months, the increase for the first six months is lower and the total increase each year is less than 3-percent. The actual wage increase for 2009 is 2-percent, for 2010 is 2.25-percent, and for 2011 is 2.5 percent.

This is how the increases take effect.

In January 2009 the wages increase 1 percent. Six months later in July they increase another 2 percent, resulting in a 3-percent increase for the last half of the year. For example, a $10 per hour wage

increases 1 percent to $10.10 per hour in January and 2-percent more in July to $10.30. That is a 3-percent increase for the last six months but an average increase of 2 percent for the year.

In 2010 the wages increase in two steps of 1.5 percent each in January and July. The January increase is 1.5 percent over the new base wage of $10.30 in the example to $10.45. The second increase in July raises the wage to $10.61, again a 3-percent increase for the last six months but a 2.15-percent average for the year.

In 2011 the increase comes fast. In January the wages increase 2 percent over the new base of $10.61 to $10.82.

The July increase is 1 percent in 2011 bringing the wage to $10.93 after three years in this example. – Gregg Westigard

we, as city officials, made wise choices as far as the future of the city,” Anderson added.

Anderson stated that when he got on the city council in 2002, they were told the city was going to grow and if you didn’t get on board and let growth happen you were not helping the local businesses. Now, he says the developer spread himself too thin and that many developers and contractors were greedy, trying to get extra business that they couldn’t support.

Population projections from the Wisconsin Dept. of Administration may have played a part in discussion by past council members about development to meet future needs in the area. The department’s current numbers have Polk County increasing in population by 47 percent by 2035.

Emerson said the city will lose the tax revenue that was expected to be gener-

ated from the Bierman project, and says he doesn’t see those tax dollars coming back to the city for a long time. “The bank holds the note, but no one would buy that now in these economic times to develop it. The property will be vacant for a long time and the people who live in that area will have prairie grass growing for a long time,” he added.

He said the city’s more recent conservative steps toward growth should be credited for the city being okay with this size of foreclosure.

Bierman Investments also has some similar development proposals in New Richmond and Amery that will also likely be affected, he noted.

“It’s a sign of the times,” Emerson said, referring to the economy and its proposals impact.

A “yes” vote in Siren means no tax changes Informational forums scheduled SIREN—School district residents who vote “yes” at the polls Tuesday, Feb. 17, will be voting for no change in taxes.

Ballots will ask voters to renew a referendum that expires this year. If the referendum passes, voters will pay the same amount of taxes they’re used to paying.

Referendum dollars would primarily go toward maintaining student programs, student technology and materials, and the school building. The money would also help offset projected deficits.

“We want district taxpayers to feel confident that they are informed before they vote,” said Supervisor Scott Johnson.

“That’s why we have scheduled two open forums for people to come and learn about the district’s finances and to ask questions.”

Anyone who wants to attend is welcome at both forums. They are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. at the St. Croix Tribal Center in Hertel and at 7 p.m. in the Siren School auditorium.

The public is also invited to see more information online at www.siren.k12.wi.us. - from Siren Public Schools

Orchestra rehearsals under way RICE LAKE - Rehearsals for the spring concert of the Red Cedar Symphony Orchestra began Sunday, Jan. 25, at the fine arts building on the UW-Barron County Campus in Rice Lake.

Any string player who is interested in rehearsing with the orchestra may con-

tact Patty Smith at 234-9755. A limited number of openings for wind, brass and percussion may be available as well.

The spring concert slated for Sunday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. will complete a celebration of the orchestra’s 25thanniversary season. - with submitted information

My wife was going to be so proud of me. She was a bit skeptical of the whole process but I knew I would gain her confidence after the peek under the lid.

I lifted the incredibly heavy cast-iron pot out of the fireplace and onto the hearth. Using one of the fireplace tools I carefully lifted off the lid so as to avoid any ashes contaminating the pot of beans. My visions of bubbling brown sauce covering the deep pot of beans and chunks of smoky bacon were dashed. No they weren’t dashed, they were utterly destroyed. Armageddon wouldn’t look this bad. Half of the beans were hard black pellets, much like you would find along a rabbit trail after a forest fire. The other half of the beans were welded together into a vast, round, black brick with the burnt sugar and molasses being the cement that held it all together. My wife, God bless her, smiled and said nothing.

The rock-hard concoction would have to be chiseled out of the pot. At 10 below zero outside, I didn’t look forward to the task. Perhaps a soaking would help. I dumped a big pot of water into the still-very-hot Dutch oven. Big mistake. The petrified, blackened beans became rapidly energized with the sudden production of steam. Not only was my supper ruined but I was now facing a burnt bean volcano! Mount St, Helens was nothing compared to this. Well that was a bit of an overexaggeration, but at least Mount St. Helens didn’t erupt in

my living room.

I grabbed the steaming, scorching, cast-iron pot and ran for the door. Ashes and reconstituted burnt-bean juice marked my trail. A scoop of snow and 10-below weather helped quiet the eruption. I was humbled. Hiking through knee-deep snow, I deposited the burnt-bean brick behind the shed where the dog wouldn’t likely find it and I returned to the house. My wife, God bless her, asked if I had learned a lesson. I nodded quietly as I swept the ashes and mopped up the remains of the volcano.

Scraping and scrubbing, I finally got the Dutch oven cleaned out. Now midafternoon, it was too late to try another pot of beans, not that anyone would let me try anyway. I was able to salvage some personal pride. I convinced the family to let me try something else in the fireplace. A joint effort this time, we peeled apples and mixed up a batch of apple cobbler. Carefully tending the fire, ninety minutes later we were rewarded with crusty brown, pastry-coated apple cobbler, oozing with sweet, sticky juice. Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I was redeemed.

My wife was happy, the kids were happy and I was happy. There is nothing like beans at 20 below to really bring a family together.

Beans at 20 below/from page 1 a few well-browned sausages, I began to think about camping in the summer.

Campfires are always a big part of camping so I built a good fire in the open fireplace and settled into my chair with a spring Cabela’s catalog.

I browsed through the fishing section.

Not finding anything that I didn’t already have, I proceeded into the camping section. Camp cooking is something we all aspire to and some even succeed. I am great with a Canadian shore lunch. Browned walleye fillets, sizzling potatoes with onions and a can of steaming hot beans round out the usual menu. Add in a cold drink or two and you have a meal fit for any king or queen.

The camp-cooking photos in the catalog displayed gourmet meals without soot or smudge. Deceptive to be sure, but inviting nonetheless. I checked the outdoor thermometer and it now hovered nearer to 10 below zero. The crackling fire in the fireplace beckoned.

Why not, I thought. I could try some campfire cooking in the house with my new Dutch oven. I have cooked a lot of things over a fire. Once when I was trapping, a number of years ago, I even cooked and ate a blue jay. I don’t recommend it. Today, I decided to try my hand at baked beans. Not the kind from a can, no, I wanted to make the kind my grandma used to make in a crock, in a wood-fired cookstove. The kind that smelled of molasses, brown sugar and

smoked bacon. The kind that dripped brown, sweet juice down your chin.

The kind of beans that produced sweet reminders of your meal for at least two days. That’s the kind I was going to make over the fire.

I dug out my wife’s recipe that had been given to her by a member of the older generation; someone who could appreciate honest slow cooking and real homemade food. Two pounds of navy beans, nearly a pound of cut-up smoked bacon, water, onion, seasonings, brown sugar, dripping blackstrap molasses and a dash of dried mustard. Stirred together in the big cast iron Dutch oven. I grinned. There would be music tonight!

The fire was a bit hot so I donned some gloves and raked the coals around until I had a glowing bed of embers on which to place the Dutch oven. I shoveled some coals onto the lipped lid of the pot and then carefully laid additional split firewood on the edge of the fire.

This was an all-day affair so I had to keep the fire going. A good pot of beans often took 6-7 hours of cooking time.

I was thoroughly satisfied. Slipping into my sheepskin moccasins, I brewed a pot tea and then searched my bookshelf for a new book. Occasionally poking at the fire, I added wood as needed.

Pausing between chapters, I decided it was time to check the beans and add a little water so they wouldn’t dry out. As I swept some of the ash and coals off of the lid, I could smell the beans cooking.

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County urged to purchase adjacent land

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Airport expansion back on track

by Sherill Summer BURNETT COUNTY - For many years, Burnett County has been planning for an expansion of its airport with little to show for it. The project has been delayed numerous times as the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics and the DNR work out the conflicts between the expanded airports encroachment into the protected Amsterdam Slough Wildlife Area that lies to the west of the airport, across from Old Hwy. 35.

In October of 2008, the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics, DNR and Burnett County met to try and reach an agreement. This agreement has not been finalized, but it does seem that there will be an agreement so the trees that need to be removed to create a safe approach for the larger airplanes that will be able to use the expanded airport will be removed as needed, but that the airport will not have formal easement that may be in violation of rules governing natural areas, according to the airport manager Jeremy Sickler.

Now that there appears to be a resolution to this long-standing conflict, the engineering firm that is assisting the county with the expansion and the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics is working to get the project on track again after the long delays.

Construction on the new runway is scheduled to take place this summer, and the project is expected to be completed by November of this year.

Although there will be considerable work going on at the airport, the airport itself is not expected to close much during the construction, only for about a week as crews work on the intersection of the two runways, and for a few day as crews paint the completed expanded runways.

Now that the expansion plan is back on track and the obstructions in the Amsterdam Slough area have been addressed, the Bureau of Aeronautics and the engineers working on the project have turned their attention to obstructions along the southeast corner of the airport, near the intersection of Hwys. 35/70.

Mark Graczykowski from MSA explained at an infrastructure committee on Jan. 21 that although the county has easements to clear obstructions to the airport in the southeast corner for many years, the easements have never been enforced. Now that the runways will be longer after this summer, the obstructions must be addressed.

One reason that both Graczykowski and the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics think it is a good idea that the county purchase land is that the proposed roundabout is directly in the airport’s flight path and there would likely be restrictions placed upon the roundabout’s lighting. – Photo submitted Graczykowski was not the only one addressing the committee about the airport obstructions.

A telephone conference was held with members of the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics.

One way the county could have complete control to remove obstructions is to own the land that the obstructions are on, and this is precisely what Graczykowski and the Bureau of Aeronautics were advising the committee to do.

The bureau has a policy where they identify properties surrounding airports that would be advantageous for the airport to own. Last year, the infrastructure committee gave the bureau permission to create a property acquisition plan.

Some of the properties on the southeast corner of the airport are available, and the bureau is calling the opportunity to acquire to properties something the county should not miss.

One reason that the bureau and Graczykowski think this is a good time for the county to purchase the properties now available is a good chance that most of the money spent on the properties can be rolled into the federally funded expansion project. If this happens, the county would only have to provide 2-1/2 percent of the price of

acquisition. The rest would be federal dollars from the Federal Aviation Administration. The committee was told that property acquisition was a high priority for FAA.

USDA sets date for lamb referendum SPOONER — The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that it will offer lamb producers, feeders and first handlers the opportunity to vote in a nationwide referendum on whether to continue or terminate the Lamb Promotion, Research and Information Order, authorized under the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996. The referendum will be held Feb. 2-27.

The referendum will be conducted at Washburn/Burnett County FSA Office. To be eligible to vote, persons must certify and provide documentation, such as a sales receipt or remittance form, which shows they have been engaged in the production, feeding or slaughtering of lambs during the period Jan. 1, 2008, through Dec. 31, 2008.

Beginning Feb. 2 and continuing through Feb. 27, persons eligible to vote should obtain form LS-86 from the county FSA office either in person, by mail, fax, or via the Internet at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketingprograms.

Persons must vote in the referendum at the county FSA office where their administrative farm records are

maintained. For those persons not participating in FSA programs, the opportunity to vote will be provided at the county FSA office where the person owns or rents land.

Form LS-86 and supporting documentation must be returned in person, by mail, or by fax to the Washburn/Burnett FSA office. The form and documentation returned in person or by fax must be received in the county office prior to the close of business on Feb. 27. The form and documentation returned by mail must be postmarked no later than midnight on Feb. 27, and received in the county FSA office by March 6.

USDA monitors activities of the American Lamb Board. The mandatory program is financed by producers, seed stock producers (breeders), feeders and exporters who are assessed one-half cent ($.005) per pound when live ovine animals are sold. The first handler, primarily packers, pays an additional 30 cents per head on ovine animals purchased for slaughter. Notice of the referendum was published in the Dec. 16, 2008, Federal Register. — from FSA Office

There is another funding option that the county might have to settle for they are not allowed to roll the property acquisition into the overall expansion project. This would be a state-level grant, and the county would have to provide 20 percent of the acquisition cost.

The exact cost of the properties is not yet known.

There is an additional reason that the bureau and Graczykowski think the county should acquire the land at the southeast corner of the airport. The Wisconsin DOT is planning on constructing a roundabout in place of the current intersection of Hwys. 35/70.

The standard lighting that the DOT uses at areas such as roundabouts will not be able to be used once the roundabout is built because of the airport. The lights would have to be both lower than the standard DOT lighting and be capped so that light does not shine up into the ski and possibly confuse pilots who are trying to land.

Already the bureau has notified the DOT about the conflict, and the DOT has promised to work with the bureau in designing the roundabout.

The committee was told that purchasing the land southeast of the intersection especially may provide additional options for the DOT so that the airport and the roundabout can coexist.

Both the bureau and Graczykowski will be at the Feburary policy and planning meeting for county supervisors.

Mark Graczykowski from MSA, an engineering firm that is assisting the county with the airport expansion project, was at an infrastructure committee meeting to talk about the county possibly purchasing property along the southeast corner of the airport near the intersection of Hwys. 35/70. Also adding input was the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics via telephone. – Photo by Sherill Summer

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School prepares for crisis situations

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — Hoping that there is never a need for it, Luck School is putting together a manual and associated materials to help students and staff be better prepared in the event of an emergency.

There will eventually be training and drills, said coordinator Rachel Berg, who is also the high school guidance counselor, but the process has begun with a rewrite of the crisis management policy and development of “to go” bags for the teachers.

Berg told the school board at its Jan. 26 meeting that several staff members comprising the core crisis management team attended training in Eau Claire, then came back to work on Luck’s outdated crisis manual.

In the ensuing weeks, the original 20page manual was expanded to more than 170 pages.

“I know that sounds crazy,” said Berg, “but it does cover just about any situation.”

Policies and procedures for both natural disasters and events such as school shootings and acts of terrorism are included in the manual.

Developing a crisis management manual is not required by law, accord-

WAUSAU - An iconic central Wisconsin business name will soon cease to exist.

Wausau Mayor Jim Tipple is trying to be philosophical about the decision by Liberty Mutual to no longer sell insurance using the Wausau brand name. The national marketing campaign for Wausau Insurance helped put the city on the map.

“The company’s been around for 100

Sixth-grade teacher Carolyn Peterson shows Luck School Board members contents of a teacher packet that has been developed for emergencies. She is holding a red card, which would be used if a student were missing after evacuation of the school building. – Photo by Mary Stirrat

ing to district Administrator Rick Palmer, but schools are required to provide a safe environment for students.

“This is one of the steps we are taking to provide that,” he said.

The 170-page manual is being condensed for the staff, said Berg.

Members of the crisis management team will have the entire document, but each teacher will have a folder of information pertinent to his or her situation.

The folder is part of a “to go” bag that teachers can grab as they leave their rooms. This will included the selected information from the manual, plus a flashlight, extra batteries, small first aid kit, and other important items.

“The folders have information for all of our different codes, and information to make sure all students are accounted for,” said Berg.

In reviewing the contents of the teacher folder, it was noted that the manual and packets were put together “with the hopes it never has to be used.”

Training procedures, drills, and teacher folders will be in place by the start of the 2009-2010 school year.

“This is by no means a finished project,” Berg told the school board. She likened it to the mobility stages of a

Insurance brand discontinued

years,” says Tipple. “So, it is with a little bit of remorse that it’s going away, but you can’t, you know, you can’t stand in the way of progress.”

Progress in this case comes with Liberty Mutual retiring the Wausau Insurance brand, but pledging to keep most of its 1,400 regional employees on the payroll.

For Tipple, the decision is personal.

He worked for Wausau Insurance for 20

years before he ran for mayor. And he says he will miss the company’s national advertising campaign, with its iconic train station.

“I was really attached to the railroad station, and it really put Wausau Insurance on the map, and it put Wausau, Wisconsin, on the map. I travel all over the country, and I’ve been in Mexico and Canada, and people will say, ‘Where you from, Wausau? Oh, the

child, saying that the project is in the “crawl” stage, and will soon progress to the “walk” stage, then on to “run.”

Working on the crisis management update are Berg, Principal Mark Gobler, Mark Beidleman and Roger Nelson of the custodial staff, sixth-grade teacher Carolyn Peterson, seventh- and eighthgrade science teacher Joe Bartylla, and special ed director Kristi Fenning.

The full crisis management team includes the district administrator, elementary principal, elementary counselor, additional staff members, police, a medical advisor, a pastor, and a school board member.

A first reading of the crisis management policy was approved by the board, with final approval expected in February.

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As for that train station, you can find an exact copy it on the old Wausau Insurance site on the city’s west side, and two other close facsimiles: one in an east side Wausau neighborhood and a third downtown on the bridge over the Wisconsin River. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Glen Moberg)

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County continues planning for communications project

by Sherill Summer BURNETT COUNTY - The committee in charge of planning for the county’s communication towers met for the second time on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

The county must have the project complete by 2013 when all the public safety communications in the county must switch to a narrow ban. It is expected to cost the county around $3.4 million.

In the first meeting held in December, the committee tried to determine how cell phone towers might fit in with the county’s needs. The zoning committee had to make a decision on two cell tower applications, and they wanted to know if the cell towers could fit in with the communication network that the county was planning.

The consultant the county has hired to help with the planning, Gary Thekelson, informed the committee in December that usually the cell phone companies and the public safety networks do not have the same goals in mind when they construct towers, but there is the potential that the county could work with cell phone companies at a few sites where new communication equipment was needed.

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Thekelson stressed that, wherever possible, the government should own the structures, especially the critical sites that anchor the network. This way the county would control vital infrastructure.

The committee also looked again at the map that shows the general area where all of the communication equipment must go and considered if the zoning ordinances surrounding cell towers should be changed or not.

Since that meeting, one of the two cell tower was approved by the zoning committee.

In the meeting on Wednesday, the committee created a basic timeline that the project should follow, if at all possible, and identified some groups in the county that should be involved with the project eventually. They also tried to determine when to bring these groups to the table and decided that it should work on a FEMA grant application that is due in March.

An informational session is scheduled on applying for FEMA grants in Eau Claire and it is probable that a county representative will be there.

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Wonderland Snowmobile Club celebrated Christmas with a party at Ike Walton Lodge. Attending were 112 members who contributed food and money for the local food shelf. Many, because of a snowstorm, opted to arrive by snowmobile and therefore donated money instead of food. Dinner was followed by poinsettia door prizes and dancing. Pictured are Donna Crain, Sharon Link and Dot Fouks displaying food collected. – Photo submitted

American Legion Post awards scholarships Kelsey Douglass-White, a student at UW-Madison, and Trygve Chinander, a student at UW-La Crosse, were the recipients of the St. Croix Falls American Legion Post No. 143 scholarship. The two were also girl and boy citizenship award winners. – Photo submitted

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Set the temperature for safety

ooler heads shouldn’t just belong to those who refuse to wear a hat in subzero temperatures.

A local school board recently reviewed their guidelines regarding delaying or cancelling classes for inclement conditions and, in light of our weather this winter, it was a very timely discussion. Most schools have such guidelines and they involve road conditions and temperatures.

It can be a guessing game sometimes for school administrators, but common sense usually prevails.

There is no class, concert or other school activity worth venturing out in 20below weather.

Numbers can help simplify things - and, perhaps, save lives.

That means setting a temperature threshold for school and youth activities and living by it.

This week heat was the focus of a story about a football coach on trial for reckless homicide in the death of a young man who died of heatstroke - his body temperature reaching 107 degrees, following a regular football practice in 90-degree heat.

Some say it was just a normal practice aside from the intense heat - others claim it was more like a Navy SEALS training exercise.

Deaths of young athletes by heatstroke is not a normal occurrence, according to ScienceToday.com. Figures show there have been 33 football players dying of heatstroke in the past 13 years or so, out of millions.

There’s a laundry list of precautionary measures to prevent heatstroke. And defenders of the coach on trial say he doesn’t deserve a homicide charge and that he couldn’t be held totally responsible - and that he feels bad, for crying out loud.

But did he hold practice when it was too hot out? Did he think that young bodies could naturally endure intense exercise in that kind of weather?

Didn’t he read or hear about Viking player Korey Stringer dying from heatstroke a few years ago and the ensuing lawsuit?

Decisions involving youth activities and weather should have simple, clear guidelines. And a temperature threshold - whether it’s 10 below or 80 above - is good place to start.

All unsigned editorials by editor Gary Kng

A re a Ne w s Carries eagle staff in inaugural parade

HAYWARD - U.S. Marine Corps veteran Valerie Barber of Hayward carried the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Eagle Staff flag at the inauguration of President Barack Obama Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Washington, D.C. She attended the inauguration ceremony, marched in the inaugural parade and attended an inaugural ball sponsored by the American Indian Society. Barber was one of eight women veterans invited by the American Indian Women Veterans Association to attend the inauguration. The association was asked by the American Indian Society of Washington, D.C., to provide an honor guard for the inaugural events. Barber currently is an Ojibwe language and culture teacher for the Hayward Community Schools. The daughter of Judge Edward and Alberta Barber, she is an enrolled member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe. Barber has one younger sister, Roseanne Barber. - Sawyer County Record

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President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 president@whitehouse.gov

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

Rep. Nick Milroy 73rd Assembly District Room 221 North State Capitol P.O. Box 8952 Madison 53708 E-mail: rep.milroy@legis.state.wi.us

Senator Sheila Harsdorf 10th Senate District State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-7745 • (715) 2321390 Toll-free - 1-800-862-1092 sen.harsdorf@legis.state.wi.us

Rep. Mary Hubler 75th Assembly District Room 7 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952 Madison, WI 53708 or 1966 21-7/8 St. (Hawthorne Lane), Rice Lake 54868 (715) 234-7421• (608) 266-2519 rep.hubler@legis.state.wi.us

U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold SDB 40, Rm. 1 Washington, D.C. 20510 or 1600 Aspen Commons Middleton, WI 53562-4716 (608) 828-1200 senator@feingold.senate.gov

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

U.S. Senator Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 senator_kohl@kohl.senate.gov Congressman Ron Kind 3rd Congressional District 1713 Longwirth Office Bdg. Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-5506 888-442-8040 (toll-free) ron.kind@mail.house.gov

School would close under consolidation LADYSMITH -A 167-page consolidation feasibility study mapping, one possible future for three area school districts recommends closing Ladysmith Middle School and the Weyerhaeuser School as part of consolidation. If carried out, merging the Ladysmith-Hawkins, Bruce and Weyerhaeuser school districts would result in the largest school district merger ever in the state, based on the combined enrollment of the three schools — now totaling about 1,700 students. If all of its recommendations are carried out, the result would be one massive school district spanning much of Rusk County and not including the Flambeau School District.

- Ladysmith News Teen returns NORTH BRANCH, Minn. - Over month after disappearing, 17-year-old North Branch High School senior Christin Swenson is back home. According to the Isanti-Chisago County Star, Swenson returned to Isanti County Thursday and is in police custody. Officials are still investigating the incident. Swenson went missing on Dec. 15 on her way home from work in Red Wing. Authorities tracked her whereabouts to both Texas and Kansas. There is no information on the location of Christin’s cousin, Wade Swenson, 38. He was considered a person of interest related to Christin’s disappearence. - redrockonair.com Redistricting begins for smaller board ST. CROIX COUNTY - Going from 31 to 19 members on the St. Croix County Board will result in uneven citizen representation, at least for a couple of years, supervisors were told last week. Because the redistricting process must use population counts from the 2000 census, numbers that are about 16,500 people out of date, and stick with existing municipal ward boundaries, it’s not possible to reach usual equal representation goals, reported senior planner Ellen Denzer. Last November, county citizens passed a binding referendum to reduce the size of the board to 19. - New Richmond News Man charged with rape, battery RICE LAKE - Joseph R. Stoeberl, 38, of Barron, is in custody on a $2,500 cash bail following an initial hearing in Barron County Circuit Court this Thursday on charges of felony second-degree sexual assault, burglary-commit battery on a person and misdemeanor criminal damage to property. Stoeberl is accused of breaking into the residence of a woman he knew and battering and raping her in Barron early Jan. 19. - Rice Lake Chronotype

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Put the brakes on

I am extremely concerned about the trust taxpayers place in our politicians.

The politicians of both parties in Washington think they automatically deserve our trust. Trust should be earned and the majority of our representatives have failed miserably. They think their superior intelligence and experience will lift us out of this economic disaster.

The truth of the matter is they caused this by not using simple economic common sense. The deregulation of the mortgage industry by President Clinton and supported by many not-too Conservative Republicans has turned this into an economic tsunami.

I get a queasy stomach every time they borrow more money on our behalf.

President Bush’s economic stimulus package of nearly $600 for almost every warm body in the country barely made a blip on the economic indicators.

Most people used this for everyday necessities such as food, home heating, $4 a gallon gas, debt payment and taxes.

This alone should have told our lawmakers something was seriously wrong. The logic of borrowing money from China and giving it to U.S. citizens to pay for everyday basic needs should have thrown up a red flag; it didn’t.

Currently we have the Troubled Assets Relief Program. This is the borrowing of $700 billion to remedy the mistake of deregulating the mortgage industry.

Washington has given away half of this already with no positive results. Financial institutions are still in trouble and more than willing to accept more taxpayer dollars with no strings attached. The remaining $350 billion will probably go down the same rat hole as the first half.

Now we have the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. I have thought up a few names for these plans, but nobody has for my opinion). Our elected officials are prepared to borrow and spend $885 billion on our behalf. My gut feeling tells me that at least twice this amount will be borrowed and spent before actually hitting on a good result for the politicians.

We will witness without a doubt the biggest money grab in U.S. history. The politicians will see this as a great chance to secure votes from their home states and districts.

If you have worked hard, saved, bought a home and cars you could afford, planned for you and your family’s future with reasonable assumptions, you will get little or nothing from these socialist plans.

States, companies and individuals recklessly operating in excess of good judgment will get the lion’s share of these borrowed dollars. The chances of any large sums of this money reaching local governments are slim to none. With all the big plans Washington has, the pilfering by the unknowns and the 40-plus states that have managed to spend themselves into record deficits; the vast majority of the money will be gone. What chance does rural America have when states like California and New York have massive deficits. Chicago, Los Angeles and New York City has predicted future unemployment rates into the double-digits?

And let’s not forget cities like New Orleans, the never-ending project. These places will receive grossly disproportioned amounts of available cash, if for no other reason, they have more political clout. There are polls showing the taxpayer wants the brakes put on all this borrowing. This message has fallen on deaf ears.

We don’t have a new administration with change in Washington. The only thing that has changed is which office and chair they sit in.

If you are not outraged by Washington’s pursuit of stupidity, you should be. I have often wondered, if our brightest minds are in Washington; what does that say about the rest of us?

Take time to voice your opinion. Call your representatives in Washington.

Herschel Brown Town of McKinley

Letters t o t h e e d i t o r Scam

On Jan. 9, we received a phone call from someone purporting to be our grandson.

He supposedly was in jail in Canada due to a DWI charge after flying to Canada for the wedding of his best friend, partying too much and was involved in an auto accident.

No one was injured, but in order to be released from jail it was necessary to to pay for the damage to the rental car.

“Grandson” had money in the bank here in the States and a friend also helped out, but it would take 60 hours to process the transfer to Canada and he didn’t want to spend the weekend in jail. We asked him if he had phoned his mom and the response was that he didn’t want her to know as she would be too upset.

Toward the end of this phone conversation, we were instructed to go to Wal-Mart and send a Moneygram for $5,900 to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and “Grandson” would call back in two or three hours to confirm as we couldn’t call him.

We asked “Grandson” what his girlfriend’s name is and then the voice began to break up and we were unable to understand anything he said. After a few seconds of this static another voice came on and he purported to be the public defender. We told him to ask grandson what his girlfriend’s name is - there was silence and we were cut off.

The person to whom we were speaking was not the voice of our real grandson; the style of speech was different from the manner in which our real grandson speaks; his best friend was married a few years ago and his mom is the first person he would call if he had a problem.

Nevertheless, this has left us pretty shaken and we feel it important to try to warn as many people as possible about this attempted scam. There are other types of scams going around so please be extremely careful.

Bill and Ann Simmons Webster

Snowmobilers respond The senseless killing of deer by a few people on snowmobiles in Waupaca County have rightfully outraged the citizens of Wisconsin and the entire country.

The Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs released the following statement immediately following this appalling action: “The officers, directors and thousands of the AWSC members - Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs are joining forces with other organizations in condemning the action of some misguided individuals which involves the running down of deer. We want these people arrested and prosecuted to the full extent of law and are pledging another $1,000 to be added to the growing reward fund for information leading to the arrest of these individuals.”

The individuals were arrested within a few days.

AWSC is a statewide organization, which is also recognized at the national level. The AWSC is comprised of an executive board with directors and representatives representing each county within the state of Wisconsin. These individuals are all volunteers who are dedicated to the sport of snowmobiling.

We, the Burnett and Polk County directors and representatives to AWSC, and the leadership of Burnett County Snow Trails Association, Inc., and Polk County Snowmobile and ATV Council, would like the members of our communities to know a little more about who Wisconsin snowmobile and ATV enthusiasts really are, and what we do.

Snowmobilers are especially proud of the fact that they pay for the maintenance of their local county, state and federal trails. Registration fees and gas taxes paid to the state, come back to fund trail development (cost of signs, bridges, etc…) and trail grooming, (operation of machines to smooth the trails). Landowners allow the free use of their land, and snowmobilers themselves donate countless hours of

labor through local clubs to set up, mark and maintain the trails in their area. Many businesses also contribute to this effort.

There are 18 individual clubs within Burnett and Polk counties, all made up of volunteers who spend countless hours cleaning, brushing, and grooming many miles of trails through public and private land. We encourage involvement by families and youth. We are responsible, involved members of our immediate communities, counties, state and country. We are involved in our government at many levels.

We hope that you will consider the good work done by these many volunteers, and consider joining a club to become part of this voice in our area. You can check the AWSC Web site for a club near you (AWSC.org) or ask a neighbor – they may already be a member!

Doug Johnson, vice president, AWSC, djsnow@amerytel.net Dan Carlson, president, Burnett County Snow Trails Association; Polk County director, AWSC, dckc@centurytel.net Bruce Hendricks, president, Polk County Snowmobile & ATV Council Jon Schoepke, Burnett County director, AWSC, schoepke@sirentel.net Sue Smedegard, Burnett County representative, AWSC, smed@centurytel.net Jim Reding, Polk County representative, AWSC

Love the local history

Seventy-five percent of the reason I subscribe is for Russ Hanson’s “River Road Ramblings” and Bernice Abrahamzon’s “Do You Remember?” The historical aspects of the area give us a sense of why we love it here, as much as those before us did.

Russ’ articles are always thought-provoking and informative. Thanks for solving the “Who was that guy with Big Gust?” mystery!

The copies of old local ads in the Jan. 21, 2009, edition were really appreciated.

Please feature more old ads! This would be a great book idea also, “Ads from the Past,” perhaps.

Thanks again for the intriguing historical articles and photos. Thanks to Jack Koblas for a great article also.

Wayne Jensen Grantsburg

More regulation Today I realized that small-town America has died.

I stopped at the post office to pick up my mail but realized that my wife had the box key.

No problem, I would simply ask the postmaster to get my mail out of the box.

She sternly refused my request and then pointed to a new regulation posted on the wall. It read something to the effect that requests to retrieve mail from boxes would no longer be honored. If the patron did not have their key, they could purchase another.

I needed my mail, so I paid seven bucks for another key. With my shiny new key in hand, I went to my box ($38 yearly rental) and finally got my mail. To be fair, the lady was simply following regulations.

Another regulation that our government initiated to control actions because people, even in small towns, are incapable of judging whether the 34-year citizen requesting his mail can be trusted.

It seems that our government is losing its trust of the citizen’s abilities to make any kind of decision. It regulates our schools, our churches, our homes, our personal property, and our methods of raising our children. There are plans in the works to regulate the energy that we use, the food that we eat, and the entertainment that we listen to. Each new regulation takes a chunk out of our personal freedom and diminishes the lifestyle that we have pursued in our small communities. If the citizens refuse to complain, then the government will continue to further regulate our lives. That is why I plan on becoming a complainer and urge you to do likewise. We can be thankful that we

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still have the newspapers that allow us to publicly vent our frustrations.

Brent Mathson Balsam Lake

Heartwarming This was the eighth-annual sleigh parade and one of the best in my book. I have to tell you that it was a real heartwarming feeling for this year’s Frederic Sleigh Parade to be the success it was.

Frederic received tons of coverage on this parade thru newspapers like Country Today, The Leader Telegram out of Eau Claire and the Inter-County Leader, along with radio coverage, which brought spectators from all over Wisconsin and Minnesota. This year’s parade put us on the map for winter entertainment, that is for sure.

We had a large turnout of 22 sleighs. A parking lot full of vehicles, overwhelming response to the freewill donations to support the parade and John Gurtner, 72year-old 4-H leader and injured horseman. Gurtner is known all over the state in the horse world. To be able to hand over a thousand dollars to John Gurtner at the end of the day, was a great feeling to all of us involved in the sleigh parade; spectator or driver.

Many local businesses gave support with door prizes, and the Countryside Inn did a wonderful job serving 73 people the awards meal they prepared for the sleigh drivers.

Anyone interested in helping with next year’s parade can contact me. We would love the help and support. A formal thank-you to all that helped this year, will be in this edition of the Leader as well.

From a very satisfied parade organizer, Liz Petersen Frederic

Good luck, Mr. Obama I would like to ask how you can run the United States down so bad in eight years, and still stand there and be so proud of the job you have done.

The United States was sure in a lot better shape when you walked in than when you walked out.

I don’t know if Obama can do anything with all the problems we have but he at least has ideas and at least is going to try.

Like he said, it is going to take time.

Good luck and God bless you, Mr. Obama.

Mr. Bush, you have no idea what it is like for the poor people to live on Social Security and try to get by.

God bless our new president.

Gerald Schultz Frederic

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Let it snow!

very time we get a couple of inches of snow, it seems as though all we focus on is how much of a hassle it is to shovel or snowplow our driveways. And for a state that averages over 45 inches of snow each year, it certainly can seem like a very large inconvenience. However, we must keep in mind how beneficial snow actually is for our tourism industry.

In 2007, travelers spent nearly $13 billion in Wisconsin, with $2.2 billion of that coming from the winter months (December, January and February.) That year, travelers spent $2.8 billion or 22 percent of the total expenditure amount on recreation. That includes everything

from event fees to evening entertainment to sightseeing.

Because of Wisconsin’s climate, we offer a unique, wide range of activities during the winter season. If you like being on the ice there are several ice-fishing tournaments held throughout the state, in addition to Eagle River’s adult pond hockey championships. Likewise, if you prefer the snow, Wisconsin is lucky enough to have several ski resorts and snowmobile trails that cover the entire state.

Last month, the Department of Tourism announced the beginning of their winter campaign titled Originality Rules.

Several online, print and television advertisements have been released to select Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois

markets and will continue to run for the rest of the winter months.

If you would like more travel information or a travel-planning guide for your upcoming winter vacation you can visit travelwisconsin.com or call the Department of Tourism’s toll-free number at 800-432TRIP (8747). You can also visit the Burnett County Information Center

Ann Hraychuck 28th District

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Too big to fail, too big to jail K

arl Rove recently described George W. Bush as a book lover, writing, "There is a myth perpetuated by Bush critics that he would rather burn a book than read one."

There will be many histories written about the Bush administration. What will they use for source material? The Bush White House was sued for losing e-mails, and for skirting laws intended to protect public records. A federal judge ordered White House computers scoured for emails just days before Bush left office.

Three hundred million e-mails reportedly went to the National Archives, but 23 million e-mails remain "lost." Vice President Dick Cheney left office in a wheelchair due to a back injury suffered when moving boxes out of his office. He has not only hobbled a nation in his attempt to sequester information – he hobbled himself. Cheney also won court approval to decide which of his records remain private.

Barack Obama was questioned by George Stephanopoulos about the possibility of prosecuting Bush administration officials. Obama said: "We're still evaluating how we're going to approach the whole issue of interrogations, detentions and so forth. ... I don't believe that anybody is above the law. On the other hand, I also have a belief that we need to look

A DNR trade-off?

Recent letters by Michael J. Murray appearing on these pages on the declining deer population and DNR hunting management (see Leader issues of 1/7 and 1/21/09) merit the attention of all area residents concerned about the status of wildlife, the environment and quality of life in this region.

Because of my keen interest in these issues, I’m compelled to add my observations, experiences and opinions to those of Mr. Murray.

I’m the sole year-round resident on Somers Lake in Clam Falls Township.

Nearly completely surrounded by undeveloped, forested land, this eutrophic 1,200-acre body of water is spring fed and bordered by marshes and wetlands that offer shelter, feeding and breeding ground for all kinds of native wildlife and migrating birds. (The deepest point in the lake is approximately 15 feet, and the bottom is composed of decaying vegetation and mud more than knee deep. The water is usually brownish in color, with visibility not more than a few feet.) Somers is definitely not suited for recreational enjoyment other than in-season fishing and hunting – however, given its relative seclusion and wooded perimeter, enhanced on the west by a large, thickly timbered public (county) set aside, it’s an ideal place to observe and monitor the native and seasonal game population. I spend a good deal of time in the woods, both summer and winter, doing just that.

I’ve not hunted, fished or trapped in more than 30 years. But when I came here in 1999, I purchased DNR licenses for these activities. I never intended to exercise the privileges that they authorized, but felt paying the annual licensing fees was my way of contributing to healthy wildlife management and enforcement of

blocked impeachment hearings, is at least now calling for an investigation. She told Fox forward as opposed to looking News: "I think that we have to backwards ... what we have to learn from the past, and we canfocus on is getting things right not let the politicizing of the – for in the future, as opposed to example, the Justice Department looking at what we got wrong – to go unreviewed. ... I want to in the past." see the truth come forth."

Legal writer Karen Why not take it a step further?

Greenberg notes in Mother Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, who Jones magazine, "The list of Amy led the charge in Congress for potential legal breaches is, of Goodman impeachment of Bush and course, enormous; by one Cheney, has called for "the estabcount, the administration has lishment of a National Commission on broken 269 laws, both domestic and interTruth and Reconciliation, which will have national."

Torture, wiretapping and "extraordi- the power to compel testimony and gathnary rendition" – these are serious crimes er official documents to reveal to the that have been alleged. President Obama American people not only the underlying now has, more than anyone else, the deception which has divided us, but in that process of truth-seeking set our power to investigate.

John Conyers, chair of the House nation on a path of reconciliation."

Millions have served time in U.S. prisJudiciary Committee, has just subpoenaed Karl Rove while investigating the ons for crimes that fall far short of those politicization of the Justice Department attributed to the Bush administration. and the political prosecution of former Some criminals, it seems, are like banks Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman. Rove pre- judged too big to fail: too big to jail, too viously invoked executive privilege to powerful to prosecute. What if we apply avoid congressional subpoenas. Conyers Obama's legal theory to the small guys? said in a press release: "I will carry this Why look back? Crimes, large or small, investigation forward to its conclusion, can be forgiven, in the spirit of unity. But whether in Congress or in court. Change few would endorse letting muggers, has come to Washington, and I hope Karl rapists or armed robbers of convenience stores off scot-free. So why the different Rove is ready for it."

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who treatment for those potentially guilty of

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responsible harvesting of game. I stopped doing that two years ago when I became completely disenchanted with DNR game/wildlife management practices.

Over the past 10 yeas, I’ve observed a steady, progressive decline in the number of virtually all native wildlife species in this area, and given current DNR hunting and fishing policies, I do not see this trend ending, much less being reversed.

This should not be interpreted as a wholesale condemnation of the DNR. As a layperson volunteer, I’ve worked with DNR staff on water quality; trail usage, environmental-pollution and enforcement matters. I’ve also learned a lot about the department and how it functions. The environmental science, recreation and forestry people do their best, but the game/wildlife management divisions enjoy the budgetary priorities.

I’ve listened to DNR nongame/wildlife staffers complain about how difficult it is for them to get into the field, to practice firsthand the science they’re career trained to perform. “It is almost impossible for us to do what we should be doing because of the burdens of paperwork, endless meetings, required seminars and other administrative distractions and alleged funding constraints. Getting into the field becomes a last priority.”

Comments such as these suggest to me that there are some root problems with the department and its role in state government. I’ve seen this before, in personal experience with public agencies: the primary mission becomes secondary to sustaining and expanding the institution.

Based on all that I’ve observed, I’ve come to the conclusion that the decline in wildlife, particularly hunting, fishing and trapping species, is directly related to the existing licensing-permitting policies of the DNR which are not compatible with the game population and its maintenance

at a healthy reproductive level.

I believe our already ecologically threatened wildlife and game species are being traded off for the perpetuation and growth of the DNR bureaucracy. Simply, cynically stated: when the DNR needs or wants more money, they expand the harvesting rules and issue more licenses and permits regardless of the long-term impact on nature.

I commend Mr. Murray for his thoughtful, detailed observations and for bringing his views to public attention.

Bradley E. Ayers Clam Falls-Somers Lake

Just another bump My dad, “Lute” Pettis, left us this past year. But I can’t forget his faint smile and honest eyes when, on more than one occasion, he counseled me or was present when I awoke from some physical dilemma.

He would say to me … after he had my attention, “well son, another bump in the road, huh?”

Preserving county ownership of Golden Age Manor has hit a bump in the road but should in no way be politically correct or incorrect; human life is far too precious.

Reality and history tell us that this fine facility was constructed to satisfy needs, not for profit or benefits. These needs have not been satisfied but, in fact, are proving to be more evident every day. If we did not have the unit and plans were being discussed to construct one to approach these needs in competition with the private sector I, more than likely, would see that proverbial horse of a different color. But that is not the case. What we are involved in here is preservation.

My plea is sincere when I ask that you

in Siren, which is located inside The Lodge at Crooked Lake, online at mylodge.com/things_00.htm or you can call toll-free 877-THE-LODGE. For those wishing to get out and about in Polk County, the information venue is located at the intersection of Hwys. 8 and 35 (710 Hwy. 35) in St. Croix Falls. You can reach the center toll-free at 800-222POLK or on the Web at www.polkcountytourism.com.

Additionally, if you are interested in receiving an official Wisconsin snowmobile trail map or if you would like contact me regarding any legislative matter I can be reached toll-free at 888-529-0028 or by e-mail at this e-mail address: Rep.Hraychuck@legis.wisconsin.gov.

leading a nation into wars that have killed untold numbers, torture and widespread illegal spying?

Which brings us back to George Bush and books. Ray Bradbury's novel "Fahrenheit 451" is one of the titles in the National Endowment for the Arts' "The Big Read." This ambitious program is "designed to restore reading to the center of American culture." Cities, towns, even entire states choose a book and encourage everyone to read it. In "Fahrenheit 451" (the temperature at which paper spontaneously combusts), books are outlawed.

Firemen don't put out fires, they start them, burning down houses that contain books. Bradbury said: "You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them." The secretive Bush administration is out of power; the transparency-proclaiming Obama administration is in. But transparency is only useful when accompanied by

accountability.

Without thorough, aggressive, public investigations of the full spectrum of crimes alleged of the Bush administration, there will be no accountability, and the complete record of this chapter of U.S. history will never be written.

••• Amy Goodman’s column in the Leader is sponsored by The Gathering.”

do all in your power to preserve what we already have and be proud of it. I’m sure most of you are aware that the village of Osceola lost their similar health care and that it was due mainly to decisions by the profit-fueled private sector.

Oh, you can believe me on this, as I was very personally involved. But, I can thank God and board members, past and present, that Golden Age Manor was and is still a reality. There were no qualms involved when entrusting my wife’s life to you and to a beautiful 50-year-old care center that my own father had a hand in constructing.

From my wife’s window is visible a beautiful, majestic, silver maple tree with roots planted deeper in county soil than the foundation of the Manor itself. The tree is as old or older than the building that it shades. It’s ours’ we’ll save it also.

To walk the halls of this proud Manor, what exudes most prominently is love and cleanliness.

I honestly haven’t seen the entire facility. But, I have been made aware that there is a state-of-the-art Alzheimer’s unit ready and available should my wife’s dementia require that attention. I am asked you to please treat this as just another “bump in the road.” One that can be negotiated without erecting a “road closed” sign.

More than likely you, your predecessors, and those who will fill these seats in the future, have and will make regretful decisions.

But, for what’s it’s worth, I promise that you will never regret your decision to retain and/or preserve this awesome facility that is already ours. Once again, please and thank you.

Sherman Pettis Osceola

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Can villages help?

Well folks, as with all good things, this too – Ruby’s free distribution – must come to an end. This will happen Feb. 13. If you have a computer and have been checking their Web site, I’m sure you already know this.

My first encounter with Ruby’s was just over two years ago. I didn’t know what it was other than “free food.” I was amazed and grateful for the amount of food and other things we got then and periodically, when I have had the opportunity to go to the free and donation distributions, during the past two years.

I have been in touch with the representative for Ruby’s and have been told, among other reasons for stopping the free distribution, having no building for this to take place is a big concern. Only Polk and Burnett counties were recipients of the free distributions and as it grew, so did finding a place big enough to have it. I have never been to the one in Luck, but before we could not go out

Letters t o t h e e d i t o r of county, I did go to the one in Frederic a few times. Both Luck and Frederic were kind enough to open their school bus garages for the distribution. In the summer, Wayne King was generous enough to provide the use of his land (old tennis court) in Webster along with some of the grocery carts from his store there. This is the extent of Webster’s participation in something that greatly benefits the people of Burnett County.

Siren allowed the use of Crooked Lake Park in passed years (quite a few past) but other than Covenant Church, senior citizens center parking lot and this month, Bethany Lutheran Church’s small parking lot, Siren has been no help either. Every month, when Ruby’s has been scheduled for Siren, it’s a scramble for a place.

Now comes Danbury, little, unincorporated village that it is. They have opened their village hall and town shop for the free and donation distributions every month since last fall. They continue to open their town shop the first Saturday of the month for the donation

distribution and if on track, they will for the last free one next month. This is a very small shop but they have done what they could to get people in out of the cold and into shelter and warmth. I give them big kudos for continuing to do this.

Webster has a big community center sitting empty unless someone has a rummage sale, wedding, whatever, but this is rented space for those. In the winter months they could open it one day a month, free of charge, for Ruby’s. In the summer, Siren could allow the use of Crooked Lake Park, free of charge, for Ruby’s. This wouldn’t put the burden on just one village. There is plenty of parking at both places. There are plenty of volunteers that help set up, distribute, tear down and clean up so this wouldn’t be put on either village.

Many of the people who live in Burnett County are on fixed incomes.

The elderly who are on Social Security get minimal to no help from the Food Share (old food stamp) program. If they do, it is $10 a month, but that hardly

buys a can of coffee and a gallon of milk. If they do get a tad more, the increase in Social Security that comes the first of the year lowers the amount they get in upcoming months. It is a nowin situation.

There was an article in the Jan. 14 Inter-County Leader about the food pantries in Burnett County and the demand for food, as so many people just cannot afford what they need and should have. Ruby’s has recognized this need and has worked to provide for the needs of Polk and Burnett residents.

Why can’t the villages recognize this and lend a helping hand?

Ruth Johnson Siren

Since 1933.

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Feingold bill would help charities attact volunteers

Volunteer Mileage Reimbursement Act would raise the level of reimbursement for volunteer drivers

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold reintroduced legislation last week that would help charities retain and attract volunteer drivers.

The Volunteer Mileage Reimbursement Act would raise the level at which organizations can reimburse volunteer

drivers for mileage costs without a tax consequence. Feingold’s bill would raise the reimbursement rate for volunteers from the current level of 14 cents per mile to the same rate at which businesses can reimburse employees, currently 55 cents per mile.

“In tough economic times like these, it can be a challenge for charities to attract volunteers, and with a reimbursement level so low, it becomes even harder,” Feingold said. “We need to raise the reimbursement rate for volunteers so that organizations committed to the well-being of others are able

to attract volunteers and help those in need.”

Feingold originally introduced the legislation in 2002 after he heard about the senior meals program run by the Portage County Department on Aging at his Portage County listening session.

Volunteers who had together logged thousands of miles delivering meals said they could no longer afford to offer their services under the old reimbursement limit. Without volunteers, the costs of the program would greatly increase because the services that had been provided by the volunteers would

have to be contracted out. The department’s increased costs would come directly out of the pot of funds available to pay for meals and other services.

Last year, more than 100 charitable groups including the American Red Cross called on Congress to address the problem. Feingold’s bill is also included in the GIVE Act, a larger bipartisan bill introduced by Sen. Ben Cardin, DMaryland, which addresses some broader issues related to volunteer mileage reimbursement. - from the office of Sen. Feingold

Personnel committee looks to future county issues

Big savings in health insurance reported

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – The union contracts are approved (there were at least eight committee negotiation meetings in November and December) and the Polk County Personnel Committee started identifying future county issues at its meeting Wednesday, Jan. 21.

The committee also reviewed a report on health insurance usage for the past year and looked at the results of the employee wellness program. And the corporation counsel gave a wrap-up on the GAM sale issue.

The discussion of the county’s future came as the committee identified issues to address in the coming month and set goals for the employee relations department. Five committee members, Russ Arcand, Herschel Brown, Gerald

Newville, Keith Rediske and Patricia Schmidt, took part in the dialogue.

“County restructuring should be on the agenda,” Rediske said. “We need to look at our structure. We need to look at concrete proposals for the county. We could decide we like it as it is now.” He mentioned county board size as one of the issues.

Newville said the committee needs to know what needs to be changed, what people are dissatisfied with. Rediske said an evaluation process might require professional help.

Newville then brought up the issue of transparency and open meetings.

“Many actions in the past few years excluded many board members,” Newville said. “We should all be more involved in what is going on. We need more openness.”

Schmidt said it would be good to meet with other counties to discuss their negotiation process, if that could be

Town stays with state inspector

by William Johnson IV WEST SWEDEN - Members of the town board voted at their December meeting to continue using the state building inspector for residential building projects.

Former state building inspector Jon Mattson asked the board to consider adopting, by ordinance, the state building code and contract with him to be the inspector. Mattson served as West Sweden’s inspector when he was the state building inspector assigned to the area, but was not offering his services as a private contractor.

The board’s discussion included comments about how few building projects

were anticipated in West Sweden with the economy in its current state and how the effort to adopt the state building code by ordinance would also add liability to the town.

Currently, without adopting the building code, inspections are done by a state-approved inspector assigned to the area.

It was noted during the employee report that the town had used most of its salt and sand on the town roads so far with the snowy winter. Plans were made to purchase more to ensure an adequate supply to provide safe roads throughout the remaining winter season.

done in open session.

Employee relations director Andrea Jerrick said she may bring ideas on how to expand the employee evaluation process to include input and feedback from more sources.

Health and wellness Polk County self-insures its employees and contracts with HealthPartners to deliver primary medical care. The committee received a detailed report on medical utilization for the past year. A highlight of the program and partnership was the fact that the county went another year without raising health insurance premiums. While total claims for the year were $5.3 million, they could have been almost double that.

Cost savings by using the system, mostly through negotiated discounts, resulted in a savings of $4.5 million or 45.9 percent.

A factor in the reduced medical costs and lower utilization relates to the employee wellness program, a voluntary program that includes exercise, healthy food options, and a weight-loss

contest. Many employees are wearing monitors to measure their walking. The year-old program, largely paid for by the employees, has involved county workers in all departments.

A last word on the GAM sale “The matter is resolved,” corporation counsel Jeff Fuge said. “We have contacted the heirs (of Annie Sullivan, the donor of the land) through their attorney. They are not waiving their rights.”

Fuge said that even if the heirs waived their rights, it would still take a twothirds vote of the county board to approve a new sale.

Rediske said that the only options besides keeping the home would be if the heirs changed their minds or the county decided to give the nursing home to the heirs.

“We should adopt a resolution to leave Golden Age Manor alone,” Newville said. “We should stop the sale process. We should let the residents know that the home will be left alone.”

“People want closure,” Fuge said.

“We should start the healing process.”

Jackson caucus has big turnout Ballot for April election set TOWN OF JACKSON–A caucus was held at the town of Jackson Jan. 12 with 68 persons present. Clerk Lorraine Radke said in 35 years, she believed it was the biggest turnout.

Nominations for supervisor included Nancy Growe, incumbent, Roger Larson, Tom Auer, Robert Proehl, Arlan Pope Jr. and Dan Campion.

A vote was taken and the following results were recorded: Nancy Growe, 44; Dan Campion, 28; Tom Auer 22; Roger Larson 17; Robert Proehl 13, and Arlan Pope Jr. 7.

The first four listed or top vote-getters will be on the April ballot for supervisor.

Incumbent Gary Biron is not seeking re-election for supervisor. Lorraine Radke was nominated for clerk and Kimberly Campion was nominated for treasurer. - submitted

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Siren School rejects nine-man football for 2010 season

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – By a close vote of 4-3, the Siren School Board, at its Jan. 26 meeting, opted to stick with 11-man football for the 2010 season. The subject of going to a nine-man team has been under discussion for the past several months. Input from the community was solicited, and a decision needed to be made by Jan. 31.

Voting for the motion to stick with the 11-man team were board members Jake Mangelsen, Michelle Renberg, Bill Ellis and Dayton Daniels. Jeff Howe, Dave McGrane and Doug Coyour voted against the motion.

In making the motion to stick with 11man football for 2010, Mangelsen pointed out that one other school has already voted out of the nine-man program until WIAA takes the lead. Howe said he favored going with the nine-man program as a way of showing interest so the program doesn’t die out.

Renberg pointed out that nothing has been set up yet for the nine-man program. “Someone needs to take the ini-

Siren K-12 Principal Joe Zirngible told the school board (members shown L to R are Doug Coyour, Jeff Howe and Bill Ellis) that Siren High School is in the first year of a three-year, $2.2 million Advanced Placement Initiative grant that is designed to enable low-income students to have greater success in taking and passing the AP exam and getting college credit while they are still in high school. The district is also eligible for a Math/Science Partnership grant that will dovetail with the AP grant. – Photos by Nancy Jappe tiative,” Howe answered.

McGrane agreed with Renberg that nothing has been laid out by the WIAA. “I believe we need to see that the kids have the opportunity to be successful,” he said, adding that the 11-man team will have a new football staff in place and another football season to evaluate what happens. McGrane also mentioned looking at a cooperative football program in the future for the safety of the players.

Mary Beth Richison, along with Tom Anderson from the Burnett Youth Hockey Association, came to the Monday, Jan. 26 Siren School Board meeting and got approval for the renewal of the youth hockey program offered by the Grantsburg and Burnett Youth Hockey Association.

Five schools (Siren, Webster, Grantsburg, Frederic and Luck) are involved at no cost to the school districts.

Referendum forums set for Feb. 12 Siren School District voters will be asked to approve another $250,000 fiveyear school referendum in the primary election Tuesday, Feb. 17. Two forums to answer questions on this referendum have been set for Thursday, Feb. 12, one at 2 p.m. in the St. Croix Tribal Center, the other at 7 p.m. in the Siren School auditorium. The public is welcome to come to either of these sessions.

According to the flyer the district has put out, referendum dollars will primarily go toward maintaining student programs, student technology, student materials and the school building. The money would also help offset projected deficits in future school budgets.

This is not the first time the district has been asked to approve a $250,000

referendum for school financing. “A ‘Yes’ vote means no changes in your school property tax” the flyer states, acknowledging that this is a repeat referendum that the district voters have approved in the past.

Wall of Honor meeting to be held No one was nominated during 2008 for the district’s Wall of Honor selection.

The deadline for nominations for this year is March 1. Nomination papers are available now at the district office.

Wall of Honor committee members who will need to meet and consider nominations include: Bert Lund Jr. (nonvoting at-large committee chair), Peggy Moore, Jake Mangelsen, Scott Johnson, Wayne Koball and Pam Daniels. Nominations are held for five years, and the nominees may be considered in any of those years.

Report from closed-session discussion During open session following closed-session discussion after the regular meeting, the school board approved the following personnel decisions: Leave of absence for Jodi McLain Richards for the 2009-2010 school year.

Resignation of Greg Sears as SirenWebster co-op baseball coach.

Siren School Board member Jake Mangelsen made the motion that the district stay with 11-man football for the 2010 season rather than going with the proposed nine-man program. His motion was approved by the board by a vote of 4-3.

Continuation of interim IMC specialist contract with Sheila Staples for 45 days during the third quarter of the current school year.

Other items from the school board meeting The time for this year’s graduation was set at this meeting. Graduation will be held Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. The date had already been set. All that was needed at the Jan. 26 meeting was to set the time. Jeff Howe’s motion for a 1 p.m. time failed for lack of a second.

Jake Mangelsen’s motion for the 2 p.m. time was approved by the board.

High school handbook changes to include new areas in ITV classes (wildlife and forestry, World War II and a remedial course) plus two in-house sections of journalism (publications and journalism) were approved at this meeting.

School board committee meetings for February will be held on Monday, Feb. 16. Times are as follows: budget and finance – 5 p.m., building and grounds – 6 p.m., personnel and negotiations – 7 p.m., policy, planning and curriculum – 8 p.m.

Economic downturn deemed factor in declining enrollment Grantsburg School District sees significant student loss

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG – Reporting on Grantsburg School District’s January student count, Superintendent Joni Burgin described the loss of 34 students since the September count as “significant.”

Burgin, who made her remarks at the school board’s Jan. 25 meeting, went on to say, “It is the most I’ve seen since I’ve been here.”

Burgin cited the economy and jobs as the main reason for 14 families/34 students moving out of the district.

“Parents needed to move closer to jobs or to find jobs,” she said. “Finding affordable housing in Grantsburg was also a factor in some families leaving.”

Board members asked Burgin what effect the student loss would have on the district’s 2010-2011 budget building, which starts in February.

“It will impact our revenue budget,“

said Burgin. “This will mean a drop in our equalized aid on expenditures for next year. We build the 2010-2011 budget using current enrollment. These are the enrollment numbers we use in the revenue cap formula to determine the total district Fund 10 budget.”

Looking at the future with regard to declining enrollment, Burgin said while the district’s enrollment situation is as she put it “not pretty,” she expressed confidence Grantsburg will meet the challenges ahead.

“In Wisconsin, school funding is based on enrollment. Declining enrollment creates budget challenges for us and it requires much creative thinking to maintain and create quality programs. However, because our enrollment has been declining, we have been faced with this each spring. We have solved it before and we will rise to the challenge again.”

The board is also facing another change coming to the district next year with the retirement of Paul Bergman, the high school driver education instructor. The district will then have no

DPI-licensed driver education instructor.

At their Monday meeting the board began looking at options for restructuring the district’s drivers education program either by contracting with a private company offering a program or with a technical school such as Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.

Dorie and Rick Pederson of the Safe Start Driving School in Milltown spoke to the board about their school. Dorie Pederson, who was a Polk County deputy for 17 years and has taught drivers education for 4 years, gave a detailed presentation on the school’s program.

Safe Start Driving School services Burnett, Polk and St. Croix counties and currently has contracts with the St. Croix, Luck, Frederic and Siren districts.

Pederson said students from all districts are welcome to attend, including students from Minnesota. The school now offers 10 classes per year but Pederson said they could offer Grantsburg two classes, for a total of 12

per year.

Dennis Holtegaard, dean of continuing education for WITC’s Rice Lake campus, was also present at the board meeting. WITC currently provides driver education programs to Cumberland and Cameron school districts.

Holtegaard did not give a presentation and later commented WITC was not interested in competing with private driving schools. “We (WITC) are only interested in helping districts in a bind and needing help. If a private school can provide the service and that is their livelihood, we are not interested in competing with them.”

The board tabled any action on the drivers education program until more information on the options available could be reviewed.

In other board business The board voted to approve a twoyear agreement to allow the high school girls soccer team as a school-affiliated club.

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Career portfolio to be part of graduation requirement

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — If approved by the school board next month, members of Luck’s class of 2012 — this year’s freshmen — will be the first class required to complete a career portfolio in order to graduate.

The purpose, high school guidance counselor Rachel Berg told the school board at its Jan. 26 meeting, is to get students thinking about and preparing for a career or post-high school education.

Although the class of 2012 will be the first to complete the entire process, this year’s sophomores, juniors and seniors will be working on the appropriate steps.

According to Berg, the process will begin in the freshman year with students completing interest inventories and learning how their interests can play into a career. The idea, she said, is to get “their minds to start thinking about possibilities.”

During the sophomore year, students will progress into completing a research report on one particular career. They will be seeking to learn more about the responsibilities of the job, the schooling and skills needed, and what a typical day looks like.

Junior year will focus on completing a packet helping students “think about how they want to be perceived when it comes time to apply at a college or to go

Rachel Berg, Luck High School guidance counselor into the workforce.”

Some of the packet worksheets that students will need to complete include: What sets you apart?, What kind of student are you?, and Your application: What it would look like now and what you want it to look like then.

Also during the junior year, students will be comparing two or three colleges or companies, depending on whether

they plan to continue school or go into the workforce.

Seniors will each be having a conference with Berg to review transcripts and community service hours, scholarships and completing the portfolio process.

The completed portfolio can be presented in a number of ways, she said, including three-ring binders, an electronic portfolio or PowerPoint.

“I look forward to working with the students on this,” said Berg.

The process is a good exercise for students, she said, to get them thinking and better prepared for their future after Luck High School. In addition, some colleges are looking for career portfolios from their applicants.

It also fits in well with what Luck wants to do to encourage students to be lifelong learners, added board member Jake Jensen.

The portfolio will be on the agenda for the February meeting of the school board to discuss approval as an amendment to the graduation policy.

Other business • The board voted to continue paying the $75 fee to allow hockey to be a WIAA sport, although there are no participants this year. Janet Holdt asked that the board keep it as a WIAA sport, indicating that several younger students will eventually be old enough to

participate.

• The board accepted the resignation of Josh Hetfeld as head football coach, with thanks for his dedicated service.

They approved the hiring of Don Kendzior for that position.

• High school Principal Mark Gobler said he and district Administrator Rick Palmer have met with administration at Frederic School to discuss a joint ITV venture, particularly aimed at homeschool families. He also said he will be contacting home-school families to determine if the school and homeschoolers can help each other.

• The board approved trading in the 2006 skid steer for a 2008 model, at a cost of $4,750. No money was budgeted this year or last, but waiting will mean additional cost in the future, said Palmer.

• A shared service agreement with CESA No. 11 was approved, at an estimated $21,921.

Actual cost is dependent on actual services used. In addition, said Palmer, there is another $11,000 in past contracts that he feels the district may be able to provide on its own. He said he would know for sure whether the district can provide the services in-house or must contract through CESA after a meeting with CESA in February.

Rivards recipients of Stewardship Award

by Tammi Milberg TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – A surprise announcement came at the beginning of the regular city council meeting in Taylors Falls Jan. 26. Mayor Michael Buchite announced it was time to award the 2008 St. Croix River Valley Stewardship Award.

The recipients were Leland and Delores Rivard, who were in the audience under the impression the award was going to their son, Ross, who is on the city council. Much to their surprise, the award was presented to them.

Following the presentation, Buchite explained that he had to tell the Rivards the award was for their son, so they would attend and to ensure their surprise.

“We were tricked,” Leland Rivard said quietly to his wife, smiling as he looked at the council and members of his family in attendance, The Rivards were chosen for their dedication to the community of Taylors Falls. The award proclamation was read

by Buchite.

It states: “For many years one Rivard or another owned businesses in Taylors Falls. In 1960 five Rivard brothers pooled their finances together to start their own business enterprise along the St. Croix River. The business had several different entities, which included hardware, groceries, dairy, a gas station and oil delivery, and a sporting goods

The city of Taylors Falls named Leland and Delores Rivard the 2008 St. Croix River Valley Stewardship Award recipients. Pictured (L to R) are Delores and Leland Rivard and Taylors Falls Mayor Michael Buchite during the award presentation in the council chambers Jan. 26. – Photo by Tammi Milberg store. Each entity was run by a different brother under the corporate umbrella of Rivards of Taylors Falls, Inc. Leland and Delores ran the very successful grocery store for 28 years, and from there they built and operated Cheery Hill Meats for many years. Prior to retirement,

Delores worked part-time as a cook at the Taylors Falls School and Leland worked for the city as maintenance man.

“Leland and Delores have been busy over the years raising their five children, enjoying grandchildren, other

family and friends, involvement in the VFW organization, and church functions. Leland is a charter member of the Taylors Falls Lions Club, and Delores has been an active member of the St. Joseph’s Church Altar Society for many years.

Despite how busy they found themselves, they always found time to maintain their own little park at the north side of the intersection of West and First streets. Every year they tended the beautiful flowers they purchased and planted, and in many years, had to replant following an unfortunate vandalism act. Regardless of the weather, Leland continued to mow the grass, and Delores pulled the weeds. They did this year after year, without acknowledgement or praise. Why? Because they wanted to make Taylors Falls a better place to live…they wanted to make their mark upon the world.”

“We believe Leland and Delores have earned the right to be selected and honored as the Taylors Falls 2008 Stewardship Award recipients. On behalf of the citizens of the city of Taylors Falls, we offer to you our humble and heartfelt appreciation for all that you have done and continue to do for this city,” Buchite stated. “We can only hope that our own marks are as meaningful and as deep as the ones you leave.”

City continues skid steer replacement offer

by Tammi Milberg TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The city of Taylors Falls has been enrolled in a skid steer replacement program in which they receive a new skid steer upgrade annually for a fee of $500.

The agreement is with Baribeau Implement in which the city changes out the existing skid steer, a 2008 model, for a 2009 model, with a $500 fee, which comes out of the public works new equipment fund. The council discussed the spending freeze for necessity spending only, but deemed this was a necessary expense and a cost reduction to the

taxpayers of a $500 fee for a new piece of equipment, where the cost could be $2,500 otherwise.

The city also authorized a purchase of a new plow truck LED light bar. The city purchased a new plow truck, but the bid included the light bar at what was determined to be a high expense. The bid was over $3,000 for the light and installation. The public works department determined it would be cheaper FOR the city to purchase the light bar and have the public works department install it at a cost of $1,421.74. The light bar is a requirement for a plow truck

and was deemed a necessary expense.

The council voted in favor of the light bar purchase at the lower cost to the city, and the money to come from the public works new equipment fund.

The council also approved submitting a grant application to the state of Minnesota DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development. The grant application deadline is Feb. 1. The grant is a matching grant, so if awarded and accepted by the city, the city would be required to match 50 percent of the grant award.

The grant is for public-owned proper-

ties, and the cleanup costs for the DOT area that the city will incur would qualify as grant eligible. The council thought it would be a good idea to help with the cleanup costs of that site and add additional enhancement dollars to help redevelop that area. It was discussed at the last meeting and the council authorized Larry Phillips to fill out the grant application. The action for Monday evening was to approve the submittal.

The motion carried to allow for the grant application to be submitted.

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Shuttered mill could be reopened for ethanol production NIAGRA - The small northeastern town of Niagra hopes a federal grant will help replace the 300 jobs lost when the New Page paper mill shut down last August.

They’re hoping the Obama administration’s commitment to renewable energy will help them retool the facility to produce a new brand of wood-based ethanol.

Niagra city Administrator Don Novak says it’s still a long shot, but the $15,000 planning grant the city just secured could result in a decision to remake the nowdefunct paper mill into a wood-fiber-based ethanol plant.

“Given that northern Wisconsin and the central Upper

Peninsula are the heart of the wood basket, and given that there’s declining demand for paper products, what are the other opportunities for the use of wood fiber? Obviously, ethanol is one of them.”

Novak acknowledges the research on converting wood fiber to ethanol is still developing, but he says city leaders still think the prospect is worth pursuing, especially considering two-thirds of the 300 paper mill workers who lost their jobs are still unemployed.

Novak says the Obama administration’s embrace of renewable energy is an encouraging sign.

“We don’t know what form the economic stimulus

packages that are being touted about will take, but all the more reason we gotta get going and identify these things so that if an opportunity comes as the result of a new administration, we are ready to take advantage,” says Novak.

Meanwhile, workers at the New Page Paper Plant in Kimberly, which shut down in August, are still hoping the company will decide to sell the mill to another paper company that will keep it running. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Gil Halstad)

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STATEWIDE - The FCC has awarded Wisconsin Public Radio two more radio station licenses, in the central and far northern parts of the state.

Seven other requests are still up in the air for other parts of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Public Radio northern region general manager, John Munson, is happy at this week’s news, that Ashland would get a permit for a 23,000-watt station.

“It’s a miracle,” says Munson. “I’ll be honest, I didn’t think we’d ever get it, ever. I was stunned because these opportunities are rare.”

In 2007, the Federal Communications Commission put the last remaining noncommercial radio licenses up for bid.

So, WPR bid for eight licenses. They’ve gotten approval for one station in Adams-Coloma. That station, WHAA, will have a reach from Wisconsin Rapids to Portage, and expects to be on the air this summer.

The Ashland station should be broadcasting in the summer of 2010.

Munson says much of the facility is already in place in a very, low-power operation. Like most of the 29 stations, Munson says local help is critical.

“We got a great deal though. The city of Ashland, and thank you, thank you, thank you Ashland, gave us a piece of their industrial park to put the original building and tower that we’re using now. So that’s where it’s going to be. It’s already there.”

Other pending permits still to be decided by the FCC include Webster, Rice Lake, Port Washington, Rhinelander, Niagra, Park Falls and a second station for Adams/Coloma.

Public Radio Chief Engineer Steve Johnston says those areas have competing applications that make approval uncertain.

– Wisconsin Public Radio (Mike Simonson)

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GAM: 50 years old and needing repairs

Sales agreement lists new items

by Gregg Westigard AMERY – Golden Age Manor will be 50 years old this spring, and the building faces some repairs.

Three lists that have been reviewed regularly identify five major areas of capital improvements with a possible cost of $395,000. But a fourth list, which has not been part of the planning discussion, identifies three other items which would add to that cost.

The five projects under ongoing review are carpeting, new windows, roof repair, concrete patio work and parking lot repair.

These items are included in the GAM Annual Report to the county board, a report GAM Future Capital Needs prepared by GAM Administrator Gary Taxdahl,

and the Estimated Five-Year CIP Plan 2009-2013, prepared by the county department of administration.

The new list includes elevator, boilers and heating system, and asbestos removal. The list is part of the asset purchase agreement, the document approved by the county board last January 2008 when the county attempted to sell GAM. The list, Exhibit Q, on page 40 of the agreement, lists the five old projects as well as the three new ones. No details are given and no costs are listed.

Up to 75 percent of the expense of these projects would be reimbursed by Medicaid, Taxdahl says.

Capital purchases can be depreciated over five years, with much of that cost paid by Medicaid. For example, a $100,000 project could be depreciated at $20,000 a year. If 75 percent of the GAM residents were on Medicare the government would pay $15,000 of the cost each year, leaving $5,000 to be covered by the

home.

Taxdahl suggests that the funds for the repairs could be borrowed, using the annual Medicaid payments to pay off the short-term loan. This borrowing would be outside the levy cap.

Most of the five items on the old list are listed as priority projects, even though they have not been budgeted for this year. The windows in the resident rooms are single pane and 50 years old. They are said to be drafty in the winter. A Focus on Energy Audit Report presented to the GAM board Jan. 15 says they have a “questionable insulation value” and their replacement would result in an energy savings.

This cost is estimated at $200,000. Replacement of the carpeting started with one wing in 2004 but was not continued. Taxdahl estimates a cost of $120,000 to complete the work. Roof leaks might cost $20,000 and are listed as a 2009 repair.

GAM buyers ask for lost wages, setup costs Details of claim against Polk County reviewed

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – Last Jan. 22, the Polk County Board, by a vote of 12 to 11, agreed to sell Golden Age Manor, the county-owned nursing home in Amery.

The proposed buyers waited almost a year to complete the sale and take possession of the home.

Now those buyers, Rice Partnership and Golden Health Care and Rehab Center, have filled a $232,674 claim against the county to cover their monetary damages. The buyers state that the county has not been able to complete its part of the purchase agreement and turn over title to the property. The sale was to have been completed April 1, 2008.

Most of the claim, $162,335, is for the annualized lost wages of James Blum, Lyn Imdieke-Struzyk and Fred Struzyk, the three persons who would have run the new operation under the Golden Health Care name.

Another $44,833 is claimed for legal fees. Most of the

Whose building is it?

Responsibility for nursing home raised at two meetings

by Gregg Westigard AMERY/BALSAM LAKE – Golden Age Manor is a county enterprise, owned by the county but run as a (ideally) self-sufficient business with its own board of trustees.

Its operations have sometimes been outside the normal pattern of oversight regarding repairs and costs. The question of who is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the nursing home building came up recently at two committee meetings.

Property committee meeting “Is the Golden Age Manor building county property?” Supervisor Russ Arcand asked at the property committee meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14. “We are going to be keeping the home. It should be an agenda item to start fixing the building.”

“It’s an old issue,” building manager Deb Peterson said. “The GAM Board has always viewed it as theirs to take care of. It has never been my responsibility.

It’s a difficult issue. The building is not kept up.”

“They always did it (maintenance) on their own,” Supervisor Mick Larsen said. He is a former GAM Board chair.

“There is no plan to put money aside, ever, for long-term improvements,” Supervisor Larry Jepsen said. “That is irresponsible.” Jepsen added that the property committee should tour the nursing home.

“The county owns it (GAM),” Arcand concluded.

“We should be watching out for our own interests.”

He asked that the issue be put on the property committee agenda.

GAM Board meeting The same topic came up at the GAM Board meeting the next day, Thursday, Jan. 15.

“Does property oversee this building?” Supervisor Patricia Schmidt asked.

“No, they have never been in this building,” Administrator Gary Taxdahl answered.

“That solves that,” Schmidt replied.

remaining claim is for funds spent to license the new facility and hire new or rehire existing staff.

The county board action to sell was immediately contested by a group that claimed the GAM property was donated land and could not be sold by a simple majority vote. The county, looking at the same deed, claimed that conditions of the deed had been met and the home could be sold. After almost a year of legal actions that led to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the county has run out of options to complete the sale.

The prospective buyers state, in a series of letters included in the claim, that they waited while the county pursued all avenues to close the sale. That path

included taking the issue to the circuit court, where Judge Eugene Harrington, on March 26, ruled in favor of the county. His ruling was reversed by the Court of Appeals on Sept. 16. The county asked the Supreme Court to review that ruling. That petition for review was denied on Dec. 15 and the sale was stopped.

The county also pursued a second path, asking the heirs of Annie Sylvester, the seller/donor of the property where the home was built, to waive the conditions of the donation and allow the property to be sold. That route also appears to have ended.

The county has sent the Rice Partnership claim to its insurance company.

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Coming court cases

by Gregg Westigard AMERY/BALSAM LAKE – Golden Age Manor seems to be in the county’s hands for the immediate future and is making money again.

While a claim against the county for damages from the voided sale has been filed and various committees are looking at the physical structure and its needs, there are several other stories to report.

Future court actions The nursing home lists $75,000 in old (over 365 days) accounts receivable from private pay residents. Of that amount, $55,000 is due from one resident. In 2007, an Amery area resident living at GAM signed over her property, with an estimated value of $120,000, to her daughter and grandson. She later attempted to claim Medicaid coverage for her GAM costs. The county is taking the heirs to court to recover the money owed the home. The court date for this is Feb. 16.

James Drabek charged the entire 2007 county board violated the open meeting law in 2007 and early 2008 during some of its dealings with the sale of GAM. He asked that the sale be invalidated and that financial penalties be imposed against the supervisors. On Dec. 29, Circuit Court Judge Eugene Harrington ruled in Drabek’s favor. The judge stated that the county’s claim that it needed closed meetings because the sale of GAM was “contentious” did not meet the requirements for holding closed sessions. He states in his opinion that “Contentious decisions of a public body ought to have more public discourse, not less.”

Sanctions on the supervisors, many of whom are no longer on the board, will be imposed on Feb. 12 at the Justice Center.

GAM Board membership There was a flurry of activity over the last two weeks regarding membership on the Golden Age Manor Board of Trustees.

This is where things stand: The board has two public members and three members from the county board. Public member Fred Grimm, West Sweden, resigned due to medical reasons (he is recovering from back surgery). County Board Chair Bryan Beseler appointed Robert Blake, Lorain, to replace Grimm for the remainder of the term which ends in May of this year. After many comments for and against Blake, his appointment was confirmed by the county board.

The other public seat was held by Eugene Sollman.

His two-year term expired last May but Beseler did not appoint a replacement at the time. Beseler noted that Sollman was part of the lawsuit against the county to stop the sale of GAM and said he wanted to wait until

that issue was settled.

The court action on the sale ended in mid-December when the Supreme Court declined to step into the case.

Beseler has now appointed Kris Kremer-Hartung to replace Sollman for the remainder of his term until May 2010. The county board rejected that appointment. Beseler then said his interim appointment of Kremer-Hartung stands until he makes another appointment.

One-time payment Golden Age Manor received a new state/federal payment of $343,121 last year. This certified public expenditure payment has an adjustment in the amount of federal CPE funds that exceeded what the state had budgeted. A call to Lyle Updike, a policy analyst in the division of long-term care, the CPE payment will not repeat in 2009. He said this money came once before when the state budgeted was so low but that won’t repeat.

While the CPE payment was a one-shot bonus, the GAM’s normal supplemental payment to cover Medicaid losses has increased from $696,721 to $718,000 for the coming year. The first payment of $359,000 was received in December. The balance will be paid in April and June. The supplemental payment awards from the state are announced in December of each year.

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New face on St. Croix’s Hwy. 8: Our Place Cafe

ST. CROIX FALLS - There is a new face on Hwy. 8 on the hill in St. Croix Falls.

Our Place Cafe, located in front of the Holiday Inn Express, has opened its doors.

“Stop by and indulge yourself with a freshly made latte or Café Americano as you enjoy comfortable seating and free Internet connections,” says general manager Dustin Bystrom. “You will find some familiar dishes as well as fresh takes on your old favorites. You will

enjoy friendly service that is offered with a smile. Our welcoming and experienced staff focuses on quality and service. The entire staff invites you to ‘come help us make Our Place your place.’”

Bystrom is a St. Croix Falls native who has worked in area restaurants since age 14. He emphasizes that the customer always comes first at Our Place Cafe: “Our number one priority is accommodating the customer. We want our guests to return and to bring friends. If

Smile Ambassadors Kelly Leblanc and Marge Trevino ready to greet guests to Our Place in St. Croix Falls. – Special photos

we are going to truly make Our Place your place, we need you here to help us do that. Come in, say hello and let us show you what we can do!”

The cafe offers traditional breakfast items along with a large selection of burgers, sandwiches, salads and soups.

The entire menu takes a creative approach.

While burgers, sandwiches and salads will be available both day and night, breakfast will be discontinued at 3 p.m. each day to allow the cafe to focus on dinner. Dinner will offer appetizers, hearty dinner favorites and a variety of deserts.

Owner Michael Norcross said, “We

are delighted to have this opportunity to tailor the menu to the tastes of our clientele. In an effort to offer a variety of casual dining favorites, we will be rotating the dinner menu to explore the mix and combinations that best suit the tastes of our guests – you. So, come in and let us know your personal favorites as we deveop a permanent dinner menu. We want you to make Our Place your place. We look forward to your assistance in co-creating the No. 1 choice in casual dinning for the St. Croix Falls area.”

The cafe will open 6 a.m. each day (8 a.m. on Sundays) to serve the early birds. - with submitted information

Guided snowshoe hike offered at Interstate Park

ST. CROIX FALLS – Never been on snowshoes? Would you like to give it try? Or has it been a long time? Don’t have snowshoes of your own? Take advantage of an opportunity use snowshoes free of charge at beautiful Wisconsin Interstate Park.

A guided snowshoe hike has been

scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31, at 1:30 p.m. Meet at the Ice Age Center for a brief introduction to basic snowshoeing skills before exploring Interstate’s winter wonderland with naturalist Julie Fox as your guide.

Snowshoe at your own pace on Saturday evening, Feb. 14, at the

WWTP plan down from $8.1 million Newest option at $6.3 million

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – Once again, the city’s wastewater treatment upgrade plan has changed. The city changed out the latest proposal from nearly a year ago at the Jan. 26 city council meeting.

Mayor Darrell Anderson said the plan is now nearly half of what it once was proposed to be several years ago, and 25 percent less than it was a year ago.

The city has sent the message that nothing is cast in stone when it comes to the costly, necessary upgrade.

This newest proposal presented Monday night uses more existing facilities with improvements made and combines them with some newer facilities to keep a trickling filter process as opposed to a sequencing batcher option.

Dan Greve, MSA, explained that they reviewed the plan by Ayers that was submitted at $8.1 million last year. He said MSA identified several items not included in that plan.

Councilman Debra Kravig suggested using more of the existing facilities at a recent meeting with the Army Corps, MSA, DNR, public works and other vested parties. Councilman Arne Carlson thanked Kravig for making the suggestion to find another solution for the upgrade, and indicated that the plant’s cost reduction may be enough to keep the sewer rate increases of 12 percent approved at the last meeting from

increasing again to cover the upgrade costs.

“The lower cost comes as a result of reusing as much of the existing facilities by upgrading and expanding those facilities,” said Greve. “Then we would have the screening and grit removal at the new site, fondly known as the cat house, then get it down to the existing plant building.”

This plan is able to handle 2,750 persons, a reduction in design, but would project the city’s plant to the year 2030.

“When I was on the council four years ago, I remember saying get me something that gets 20 years and this does that,” Anderson said. “I would like to hear the council’s thoughts. My thought is to keep moving forward on this option.”

The council each expressed their support of the option, citing the financial picture as more inviting than the original estimates or even over the estimate from a year ago.

The breakdown of the total estimated cost is as follows: existing liquid treatment process facilities improvements $552,000; existing sludge processing facilities improvements $994,000; existing building repairs and modifications $205,000; new administrative screening building $958,000; new treatment facilities $1,674,000.

The new plan will require a public hearing, which will be set at a later date.

The council unanimously approved the new plan for submittal to the DNR for their review.

Valentine’s Candlelight Night event between 6 and 9 p.m. Candlelit luminarias will guide you on a trail where you can enjoy the solitude of Lake O’ the Dalles on a winter evening. Hiking, skiing, horse-drawn wagon rides, refreshments and warming fires are also available during the event.

Snowshoes are available for participants 6 years of age or older and are 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.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy 8. For more information call Julie at 715-483-3747. - Submitted

District voters approve easement to Xcel

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix Falls School Board held a public hearing with the district voters to consider allowing the school to grant an easement to Xcel Energy to bury their power line conduit on school property.

The easement is for the east side of the school property and burying the line there would eliminate burying it under Blanding Woods Road, as originally proposed. The conduit would be buried under the existing school road coming off Louisiana Street by the track and softball fields, and extend out to Maple Drive creating a new road through the berm area.

The school traffic flow would be routed through that straight road, once built. The school indicated that this new road would be school property and speed bumps would be used if necessary to encourage drivers who are not accessing the school to still use Blanding Woods Road. The road would be the same width it is now.

District Administrator Glenn Martin stated the intent is still for school use only and to improve the safety of school traffic entering and exiting the school.

Phillip Lysdahl, Xcel Energy, explained that the cost would be less for Xcel to go through an easement on the school property and that the tree line of Blanding Woods and the school property would not be disturbed. He also said the city is working with Xcel on a possible amendment to the public service commission order granting the burial of

the power line, to have it overhead after it crosses Maple Drive, off school property. The aerial would come up near ITP in the industrial park and run overhead through the city’s industrial park to the Dairyland Power Cooperative substation.

That issue is before the city, however, and the board refocused the attention to the easement, which was the school’s involvement in the project.

The voters passed the granting of the easement to Xcel Energy, with Tom Engel making the motion and Phil Peterson seconding the motion.

During the regular board meeting which followed the special meeting/public hearing, the board approved a consent agenda including vouchers, minutes, the resignation of Scott Petznick as high school varsity volleyball coach, hiring Stacie Hoff as head varsity softball coach and Jenn Carlson and Anna Parsons as assistant softball coaches.

The board approved a physical therapy contract with St. Croix Regional Medical Center for 2008-2009, 20092010, and 2010-2011 school years.

The board also approved a new information technology technician director, Stuart Baker, who comes to the district as a retiree from UW-Madison, who knows the system the school has and has excellent references.

The board tabled a contract of services with CESA 11 to discuss in closed session.

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Buzzer beater gives Pirates a big win Last-second shot

by Jason Jensen seals the win

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Grantsburg 43, Luck 42

by Marty Seeger LUCK – Fans spilled out near the baseline in the Luck High School gym on Tuesday night to watch the most anticipated boys basketball game of the season. Two high-powered conference teams vying for sole possession of the conference title, and it couldn’t have come down to a more thrilling end.

“This is what high school basketball is all about, you get 1,000 people in a gym on a Tuesday night to watch a couple of high school teams, you can’t beat that,” an elated coach Danny Judd said after his Pirates defeated Luck on a last-second buzzer beater. Judd however, wasn’t probably nearly as excited as senior Jason Jensen, who hit the game-winning bucket with a smooth jumper from the top of the key.

“My first buzzer-beater shot ever,” Jensen said, as teammates, coaches and fans congratulated him after the game.

“My legs were kind of tired, and it was just automatic, I practice that shot every day,” Jensen said again, but not before praising teammate Ben Larson, who dished it off to Jensen before the shot.

“I wouldn’t have done it without my teammates,” Jensen said.

With the buzzer beater, Grantsburg grabbed their first, and only real lead of the game. Luck held much of the edge for the entire game, with the exception of at least two moments where the game was tied. The game was a 9-9 tie after the first quarter, and it was tied again at 15 with just midway through the second quarter. Luck held off the Pirates by a slim five point margin for the rest of the first half, eventually leading by a score of 23-18 at the half. Grantsburg gained an edge with some key offensive rebounds that kept them close, and

Carson Giller of Luck looks for an open teammate as Ben Larson defends for Grantsburg. Giller had three 3-pointers in the game.

Grantsburg senior Jason Jensen scored the game winning bucket against Luck on Tuesday night, which left Grantsburg at the top of the West Lakeland Conference. – Photos by Marty Seeger despite the rebounding power of Luck’s Brennan Olson, who was honored for reaching the milestone of 1,000 points in an earlier game.

“It’s tough, Brennan is such a tremendous rebounder…we did a pretty darn good job I think with him, but he sure had his share of points and rebounds,” Judd said. Olson had 25 points on the night, with 16 points coming in the first half.

Luck jumped out to an eight-point lead early in the third quarter, but again Grantsburg closed the gap to within two with under four minutes to go in the third quarter. The Pirates held Luck’s lead to four heading into the fourth quarter. A Carson Giller 3-pointer quickly got Luck back out to a seven point lead early in the fourth quarter.

Grantsburg again got back as close as three points with just over three minutes remaining, but Larson answered back for the Pirates with a three of his own, to bring it back to within three.

Defense was a key to both sides over the course of the next minute, but the game seemed to play out that way for both teams. It was something Judd wasn’t overly surprised about.

“We knew it’d be a dog fight,” said Judd. “Usually with two high-powered teams, it turns into a defensive struggle, and that’s what it was.”

After senior Connar Goetz put up two points to get the Pirates to within one, a minute remained in the game. Despite a Grantsburg turnover with under a minute to go, Luck’s Harry SeversonDickinson grabbed a key steal and quickly got it out to Giller, who went to the foul line for the bonus. It was a

tough night for the Cards, as they shot 0 for 8 from the line, including three bonus tries late in the fourth quarter.

“Unfortunately the free throws killed us,” Luck coach Rick Giller said.

With Luck still holding the one point lead with 10 seconds to go, Goetz drew what several Pirates fans thought to be a chance for Goetz to go to the line for two free throws. Unfortunately for the Pirates, the foul occurred before Goetz left for the shot, and the teams would need to settle for an inbound pass.

“He’s been making that shot all game, and they didn’t give it to him, but the kids kept playing through it, so you’ve got to give them credit,” Judd said.

After the inbound pass, and seconds winding down, the Pirates found their shot in Jensen, who ended the game in a way that might not have surprised too many.

“It was built up to be a good game, and I think everyone got their money’s worth,” Giller said.

Team Grantsburg Luck

1 2 3 4 9 9 12 13 9 14 11 8 Individual Statistics Grantsburg 2s 3s FTM/A Connar Goetz 4 Ben Larson 4 1 Tyler Myers 1 2/2 Jason Jensen 4 2/2 Thane Larson 1 1 Trent Bonneville 2 1/6 Totals 16 2 5/10 Luck

Harry Severson-Dickinson

Nick Morgan Brennan Olson Alec Mortel Carson Giller Totals

2s 3 8 1 12

F 43 42 F 2 3 2 2 3 12

TP 8 11 4 10 5 5 43

••• MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State University men’s volleyball team got its season under way last Saturday, Jan. 24, by playing the No. 4 Stanford University team.

Former St. Croix Falls athlete, Andy Nelson, is gracing the Cardinals Div. 1 roster this season, and despite not knowing if he’d get Andy Nelson playing time this season, the sophomore was able to make a couple of plays against Stanford, including four kills. Ball State is currently ranked 13th in the nation.

••• STEVENS POINT – Both the UWStevens Point men’ and women’s basketball teams are ranked third in the nation according to a D3hoops.com poll. Former Luck basketball standout Britta Petersen is among those on the women’s team.

She scored 10 points and had seven rebounds in the Pointers most recent win over UW-Oshkosh.

••• LEADER LAND – The Thursday, Jan. 29, Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls boys and girls basketball games can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 6 p.m. The Frederic at Luck boys and girls basketball games on Friday, Jan. 30, can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 6 p.m. The St. Croix Falls at Luck boys and girls basketball games on Tuesday, Feb. 3, begin at 6 p.m., and are being broadcast on 104.9 FM as well.

••• AMERY – On Friday, Jan. 30, the Amery at Osceola girls basketball game can be heard at 7:30 p.m., on 1260 AM, and the Tuesday, Feb. 3, River Falls at Amery boys basketball game can be heard at 7:30 p.m. on 1260 AM. ••• MADISON – Badgers basketball at Northwestern on Saturday, Jan. 31, can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 7 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

3s FTM/A F TP 0/2 5 6 1 3 0/4 2 25 2 2 3 0/2 3 9 6 0/8 13 42

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Brennan Olson honored for reaching 1,000 points Becomes first Luck boy to reach milestone Grantsburg 43, Luck 42

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – There’s no hiding a player like Luck High School senior Brennan Olson, who was honored Tuesday night, Jan. 20, for reaching 1,000 career points by his coach Rick Giller in front of over 1,000 spectators.

Olson became the first Luck boy to reach the milestone, which was officially achieved at a game in Shell Lake on Jan. 20. Olson also set the school record

Brennan Olson was honored by coach Rick Giller for reaching 1,000 points in front of packed gymnasium Tuesday, Jan. 27. for most points in a game that night with 43.

The only other Luck athlete to accomplish the feat just a few years ago was Britta Petersen, becoming the first Luck girl to reach 1,000 points. Despite being described as a very humble person, and getting a lot of accolade already this year, Giller says Olson isn’t one to brag, or boast about his accomplishments.

Olson showed that Tuesday night, Jan. 27, after the Cardinals game against Grantsburg, where he led the Cardinals with 25 points.

“It’s a pretty big accomplishment, and no boy has done it at the school, but I’m

Brennan Olson drives the lane against Grantsburg’s Ben Larson on Tuesday night. Olson set the schools single-game scoring record as well in the Cardinals game against Shell Lake with 43. Olson played just three quarters in the game. – Photos by Marty Seeger not too worried about that right now, we’ve got the rest of the season to work at,” Olson said.

Adding to Olson’s 1,000 points is an impressive career in rebounding. Not only is he averaging 25 points per game, but also 15 rebounds each game.

Already he has over 560 rebounds, and depending on how far the team goes this season, Olson could reach 700 career rebounds. Needless to say, Giller feels fortunate to be coaching an athlete like Olson.

“He’s really been leading by example with his work ethic in the weight room and during practice, so he’s just been a

real good kid to coach,” Giller said.

Giller has coached Olson all four years, and says when he first started out as a freshman he had to kind of sit back while the more experienced players took the lead. It isn’t an uncommon thing in high school sports, but Brennan started several games and improved dramatically over the years. As a freshman Olson scored 140 points, 262 points as a sophomore and 311 last season.

Giller said that from last year to this year, Olson has become twice the ball player.

“He’s not afraid to take it to the basket, and he’s not afraid to do things

Brennan Olson has had a lot of success in the past four years, which currently includes over 560 rebounds and counting. without feeling like he’s stepping on a senior’s toes,” Giller said.

The coach is also quick to point out however, that Olson is not afraid to make an assist when he needs to, and the team has a great camaraderie this season. Giller says the kids know to get Olson the ball when they need to, but also know they have the capability to score as well, which adds a great element to the team.

When Olson isn’t working hard to perfect his performance on the court, he’s working hard in the classroom according to Giller, who said Olson has a 4.0 GPA. Giller says Olson understands the importance of academics, and how far that can take him into the future.

“He’s just an all around nice kid,” Giller said. I guess you’d like another one to come along sooner than later.”

Dragons keep drivin’ with win over Frederic Siren 50, Frederic 37

by Brenda Sommerfeld SIREN – Much of Siren’s 50-37 win over Frederic on Tuesday night was spent at the free-throw line.

Each team had their fair share of chances from the line. The Vikings had 26 attempts, nailing 15 points. The Dragons were sent to the line for 21 attempts, making nine shots.

Siren took the lead, 9-0, in the first quarter with Janey Emery knocking in three 3-pointers.

Seconds into the second, Kendra Wells came out to score Frederic’s first two points. The Vikings went on to score nine more, five from free throws.

Siren had seven fouls before the end of the first quarter so Frederic was shooting bonus free throws for every foul the Dragons were called on.

Carley Emery, Ashley Guevara and Meghan Baasch scored Siren’s 18 in the third quarter to widen the score gap to 33-24.

Both teams were shooting bonus free throws in the fourth quarter. Siren scored nine of their 17 points from free throws. Frederic made eight of their 13 points from the line.

Siren’s Carley Emery led the team in points with 16. Janey Emery totaled 14

and Guevara scored 11.

Frederic had Chrissy Chenal with 14 points. She went 6 for 8 from the line.

Kendra Wells scored seven and Jade Johnson added five.

LEFT: Siren’s Haily Mulroy looks to pass over Frederic’s Becca Anderson Tuesday night. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld Team Frederic Siren

1 2 3 4 11 13 13 9 6 18 17 Individual Statistics Frederic 2s 3s FTM/A Sam Nelson Cathryn McConnell 2/2 Megan Anderson 4/6 Ana Miller Anna Tesch 1 Rhaya Larson 0/2 Chrissy Chenal 4 6/8 Becca Anderson 2 1/4 Kendra Wells 1 1/2 Jade Johnson 2 1/2 Totals 8 2 15/26 Siren Haily Mulroy Sarah Howe Carley Emery Janey Emery Meghan Baasch Jamie Fischbach Ashley Guevara Totals

2s 4 2 1 1 5 13

F 37 50 F TP 1 - 2 4 4 3 1 2 1 1 14 4 7 5 3 - 5 29 37

3s FTM/A F TP 2/2 4 2 2/4 1 2 2 2/4 4 16 3 1/1 3 14 1/4 2 3 5 2 1/6 4 11 5 9/21 23 50

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Siren boys get a win over Frederic on Tuesday Siren 47, Frederic 42

by Brenda Sommerfeld SIREN – The Dragon boys just skimmed by the Vikings, 47-42, on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Siren took a 17-7 lead after the end of the first quarter, with a 3-point buzzer beater by Elijah Hinze.

The Dragon defense only allowed Frederic 10 more points in the second quarter, as they tallied up 14, for their 31-17 halftime lead.

The Vikings outscored Siren 12-9 in the third quarter to bring the score to 4029. The Dragons had trouble banking a shot to start out the fourth. Frederic had Zach Anderson, Ethan Cook, Brent Crandell and Ben Nelson hit shots to score 13 for the Vikings.

Siren had one field goal and one free throw from Brennen Moose and four Team Frederic Siren

1 2 3 4 7 10 12 13 17 14 9 7 Individual Statistics Frederic 2s 3s FTM/A Brent Crandell 3 1/1 Trae Gehl Ethan Cook 5 1 3/4 Zach Anderson 4 1/3 William Primm 4 Andrew Kurkowski Ben Nelson 1 Totals 17 10 5/8 Siren Elijah Hinze Luke Bollant Charlie Brown Vince Nasman Brennen Moose Andrew Brown Totals

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F 42 47 F TP 5 7 4 4 16 3 9 - 8 1 2 2 19 42

3s FTM/A F TP 3 6/6 2 15 1 2 3 6 1 2/7 3 18 2/3 2 6 3 10/16 12 47

free throws from Hinze to keep the lead and win the game.

Moose was Siren’s biggest scorer, with 18 points. Hinze followed with 15, going 6 for 6 from the line. Both Charlie Brown and Andrew Brown scored six points for the Dragons.

For Frederic, Cook led in points, scoring 16, and shooting 3 for 4 at the free throw line. Anderson scored nine and Will Primm added eight points.

Clayton 55, St. Croix Falls 36

by Marty Seeger ST CROIX FALLS – The Saints boys basketball team lost a nonconference game against a scrappy Clayton team on Tuesday night. Despite keeping it close in the first quarter, Clayton was able to hold the Saints to just three points in the second quarter. Clayton led, 27-14, at the half and didn’t look back.

“I guess the only way to put it is that the team that played Unity Monday night didn’t show up last night,” said Saints coach Todd Voss.

Voss noted Clayton’s ability to do the little things well, including positioning, defense, getting loose balls and communicating, which was what hurt the Saints the most according to Voss.

“It has been our Achilles’ heel all year,” said Voss. “We will keep working on those things and definitely be the focus of our preparation for Thursday’s game.”

Frederic 57, Lake Holcombe 40 FREDERIC – The Vikings pulled out a sided victory over Lake Holcombe last Saturday, Jan. 24. The game was initially scheduled for a holiday tournament at Clayton back in December.

Zach Anderson led the Vikings with 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Ethan Cook had 14 points and four assists.

Brent Crandell was strong on the board with 11, and he added six points.

Frederic held the Trojans to just 12 points in the first half, and the Vikings offense provided the rest.

Frederic plays at Luck this Friday, Jan. 30, and travels to Webster on the following Tuesday, Feb. 3.

1 2 3 4 15 12 15 13 11 3 10 12 Individual Statistics 2s 3s FTM/A Clayton Derek Stesniak 2 1 0/4 2 Nick Schaffer 1 0/2 Trevor Klatt 1 6/6 Tyler Ketz 5 4/5 Taylor Dayton Brett Anderson 7 18 1 10/17 Totals Team Clayton St. Croix Falls

Siren’s Andrew Brown goes up for a shot over Zach Anderson on Tuesday night. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

St. Croix Falls Matt Vold Nick Johnson Sam Schmidt Ben Anderson Cory Gebhard Zach Christenson Gus Koecher Ryan Larson Kyle Christensen Austin Whittenberger Totals

2s 2 1 2 1 1 2 3 12

F 55 36 F 1 2 2 1 18

TP 11 4 4 8 14 14 55

3s FTM/A F TP 3 1 2 3 2 4 5/6 1 5 1 2 5 2 4 - 2 2 2 - 4 1/2 3 7 2 6/8 17 36

Saints girls get close to Clayton Bruce/Weyerhaeuser got as close as eight points in the fourth quarter, but the Cardinals defense held strong.

“The cold temps must have shrunk up the rims for our free throws,” said Luck coach Marty Messar.

Despite shooting 16 of 61 from the floor the team made just 4 of 14 free throw attempts.

Taryn Pilz led with nine rebounds and Aleah Lemieux added six boards. Bailee Swenson led the team with nine points off the bench.

Luck girls handle Bruce/Weyerhaeuser with ease, Webster falls to Northwood Clayton 39, St. Croix Falls 38

by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – The Saints girls made a solid effort to end their losing skid over Clayton on Tuesday night but came up one point short. Marissa Campeau shot for 21 points, had six rebounds, four steals, and shot 4 for 6 from the free throw line. Sharanda Whittaker had a good offensive night with eight points.

St. Croix Falls was down by one after the first quarter but led at halftime 1716. The game remained tied heading into the fourth quarter as well.As a team the Saints shot 8 for 9 from the line.

Team Webster Northwood

1 2 3 4 4 3 13 20 14 6 Individual Statistics Webster 2s 3s FTM/A Michelle Gibbs 1 Reba Smallwood Brittany Burrow Rose Kopecky 1 Rachel Salas 1 Kayla Duclon Emily Roppe 0/2 Mary Johnson 1/2 Totals 3 1/4 Northwood Ashlee Blegen Deanna Scheller Codi Caracci Katie Sohn Ashley Block Erica Goettl Janie Murray Amy Hermeier Sarah Radzak Annie Block Lisa Love Totals

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Team Clayton St. Croix Falls

1 2 3 4 11 9 5 14 10 7 9 12 Individual Statistics Clayton 2s 3s FTM/A Sadie Schradle 1 Lindsey Lablanc 3 3/6 Ashley Grassenbacher Shelby Reindahl 4 1/4 Annie Grassenbacher 2 1/2 Clairiann Thompson 5 4/6 Totals 15 9/18 St. Croix Falls Sarah Petznick Sharanda Whittaker Jenny Benoy Tashina Martinson Marissa Campeau Amanda Larson Totals

F 7 53 F TP 2 2 1 1 2 2 - 2 1 1 1 1 9 7

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for the Tigers. Rose Kopecky scored two in the second quarter and Mary Johnson made one of her two free throw attempts.

Luck 39, Bruce 29 LUCK – The Cardinal girls basketball team dominated Bruce/Weyerhaeuser from the start on Tuesday night. Luck shot out to a commanding 14-2 lead in the first quarter and held their opponent to just 11 first half points.

Luck Morgan Denny Brianna Rooney Bailee Swenson Melissa Jenssen Krystal Stage Brittney Danielson Aleah Lemieux Taryn Pilz Totals

Luck sophomore Morgan Denny gets a look at the basket against Bruce/Weyerhaeuser on Tuesday night. – Photo by Marty Seeger Northwood 53, Webster 7 GRANTSBURG – Northwood kept the Webster Tigers from scoring a single point in the second half of their game on Tuesday night, winning 53-7.

“Probably the worst game of the year,” coach Jeff Roberts said. “We are really struggling right now. We just haven’t played very well since last Tuesday.”

Michelle Gibbs and Rachel Salas scored the four points in the first quarter

2s 1 2 3 3 2 1 4 16

F TP 1 2 1 9 3 4 9 1 5 4 14 14 39

3s FTM/A F TP 4 4 2 1 8 1/2 1 3 2 1 4/6 2 21 2 2 3 5/8 12 38

1 2 3 4 2 9 9 9 Luck 10 7 9 12 Individual Statistics Bruce/Weyerhaeuser 2s 3s FTM/A Lynne Granica 4 1/4 Jessica Behnke 1/2 Lydia Kopras 3 Kayla Hecimonick 1 2/4 Ellie Dahle 1 1/2 Haley Inczauskis 2 Kim Ludwikowski 2/2 Totals 11 7/14 Bruce/Weyerhaeuser

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F 29 38 F TP 1 9 2 1 2 6 - 4 2 3 5 4 1 2 13 29

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Saints win dual over LFG

Exciting matches highlight dual win for Saints St. Croix Falls 49, LFG 18

by Marty Seeger LUCK – The LFG wrestlers held a dual match at Luck last Thursday against a tough, but youthful, Saints wrestling team.

The night started out at 215 lbs., between LFG’s Kenny Sanford and Brian Backus. Sanford won in a close 21 decision to put LFG up by three points.

After losing in a 9-0 decision last week to Saints wrestler Nick Campbell, Lakeysha Schallenberger came out with some energy as the two faced each other again at 112 lbs. Campbell was able to win the match by a 7-6 decision, but Schallenberger came close to getting a reversal in the final minute of the match, and held him to the mat in the final 30 seconds.

Up next was LFG’s Brent Johnson at 119 lbs., against Spencer Walters.

According to coach Chris Bartlett, Johnson has won five matches in triple overtime already this season, including his win over Walters Thursday night.

Neither wrestler scored any points in the one-minute sudden death round, and after two 30 second periods were wrestled without a point being scored, the match moved to the third overtime.

Since Walters was the first wrestler to score in the match, he got the choice to either be up, or down.

“If the top wrestler holds down the bottom wrestler, the top wrestler wins the match,” Bartlett explained.

Johnson was able to hold Walters in the final overtime to win the match.

Bartlett was happy with both Johnson and Schallenberger in their matches.

“Lakeysha and Brent did great against kids that dominated them this past weekend,” Bartlett said.

LFG’s Jesse Harrison also had a nice match against Dan Petherbridge at 125 lbs. Harrison pinned Petherbridge in 2:53, which was also the last match win LFG would get for the rest of the evening.

Saints wrestler Ryan Nussbaum, 140 lbs., won his match to a tough Ben Ackerley in a 9-1 decision, and Jake Radamacher pinned LFG’s Manuel Silva at 160 lbs.

Saints wrestler Ryan Nussbaum won his match against Ben Ackerley by a 9-1 decision.

LFG’s Brent Johnson, 119 lbs., won his fifth triple-overtime win of the season over Spencer Walters of St. Croix Falls. – Photos by Marty Seeger

LFG’s Lakeysha Schallenberger had a tough match against Nick Campbell last Thursday evening in Luck. Campbell pulled out a close 7-6 decision.

Ashland tournament results ASHLAND – LFG wrestlers made the long journey to Ashland last Saturday for a tournament that featured nine different teams. As a team LFG placed ninth overall, but only wrestled with six athletes. The Cardinals competed against teams such as Phillips, Menominee, Mich., Superior, Ashland, Hayward, Rice Lake, Bayfield and Northwood.

Brent Johnson, 119 lbs., placed third overall after winning his first two matches by major decision over Natalie LaPointe of Bayfield and Trevor Field of Menominee, Mich. He pinned Trevor Wahner of Northwood, and lost by an 85 decision to John Kind of Phillips. In the third place match Johnson won by an 8-1 decision over Field for his second win over that wrestler in the same day.

Jesse Harrison, 125 lbs., and Manuel Silva, 160 lbs., both took fourth place overall. Harrison had two pins to his credit, and Silva had two major decision wins.

Lakeysha Schallenberger, 112 lbs., and John Schneider, 130 lbs., both took fifth place. Schallenberger had one win on the day by 6-3 decision over Ryan Shock of Rice Lake, and Schneider had a pin and an 18-16 decision win in the fifthplace match. Ray Kurkowski, 103 lbs., took sixth place overall.

Eagles host dual Tuesday against Glenwood City Glenwood City 51, Unity 24

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – Unity wrestlers battled Glenwood City on Tuesday night, but five forfeits going Glenwood City’s way were culprits in the 51-24 loss.

Eagles getting mat time were Joe Swanson at 189 lbs., who pinned Thomas Schmit in just 11 seconds. Luke Nelson won by forfeit and Dustin McKinney, 130 lbs., pinned Zak Steinkamp in 4:58. Dennis McKinney also got a pin for the Eagles, at 135 lbs., over Nick Bauman in 5:21.

Dylan Hendricks lost in a 6-4 decision to Matt Voeltz at 140 lbs. Unity’s Jason Vlasnik, Jordan Hughes and Jared Peper were all pinned in the final three matches of the night. Unity hosts Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg this Thursday, Jan. 29, beginning at 7 p.m.

Unity 48, Turtle Lake 18 TURTLE LAKE – The Eagles pulled out a dual win at Turtle Lake last Thursday, with four wrestlers getting wins in their respective weight classes.

Luke Nelson won the first match of the night at 125 lbs., with a pin over Brent Johnvin in 1:10. The next four matches turned into wins for Unity by forfeit, before Nate Reda took to the mat at 152 lbs., with a pin over Bryan Overbeek in 55 seconds. Jared Peper, 171 lbs., also got a pin over Dylan Thill in 5:40. Unity’s Jacob Johnson was the fourth winner on the night for the Eagles, with a pin over Kerry Dahl in 55 seconds.

Unity hosts Luck/Frederic /Grantsburg this Thursday, Jan 29, starting at 7 p.m.

Unity’s Nate Reda in a tournament earlier this season. Reda pinned Bryan Overbeek in a match last week to help the Eagles to a 48-18 dual win over Turtle Lake. – Photo by Marty Seeger

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Blizzard takes fourth consecutive victory ishing out the second, but couldn’t get another past Blizzard goaltender Mike Billings.

Bennett had a hat trick and one assist.

Tyler Richison had two assists. Anthony Dietmeier, Joe Engelhart, Harlander, Benedict, Jamie Robb and Russ Thoreen each had an assist throughout the night.

Scores most goals this season Blizzard 6, North Branch, Minn. 3

by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – The Blizzard scored the most goals they have in a single game during their victory over North Branch, Minn. on Saturday, Jan. 24.

North Branch was the fourth consecutive victim of the Blizzard when they lost 6-3.

The Blizzard split up their six goals, two in each period. Cody Benedict and Bryan Bennett scored the two in the first period. Bennett and David Harlander scored the two in the second and Bennett and Steven Labatt scored the third period’s two.

After nine minutes in the second period, the Blizzard had a 4-0 lead. North Branch scored three of there own, fin-

Team North Branch Blizzard

Blizzard’s Bryan Bennett (No. 11) had a hat trick against North Branch, Minn., on Saturday night. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Scoring (Time elapsed) First Period – 1 B Cody Benedict (Anthony Dietmeier, Joe Engelhart) 4:09; 2 B Bryan Bennett (Tyler Richison, David Harlander) 9:29.

Second Period – 3 B Bryan Bennett (Cody Benedict) 1:25; 4 B David Harlander (Tyler Richison, Jamie Robb) 9:23; 1 NB Z Carchedi (J Arnold, M SantaBrigida) 12:20; 2 NB L Noyes 16:15; 3 NB J Sachs (L Noyes, G Runberg) 16:40.

Third Period – 5 B Bryan Bennett (Tyler Richison) 8:56; 6 B Steven Labatt (Bryan Bennett, Russ Thoreen) 11:29.

Goalies Saves – NB N Miller (31); B Mike Billings (25).

Warriors fall to Pine City and Sun Prairie mented. “The kids played hard, we just ran out of gas.”

Both teams had 29 shots on goal, but Sun Prairie took a 4-0 lead in the second period.

Amery/Unity was able to score a goal

by Tanner Tryggestad late in the second.

Anthony Peterson scored on a power play in the first few seconds of the third, but Sun Praire also scored one more goal to win the game, 5-2.

“They were the better team, but I think we could give them a run for their money if we played again,” Henningsgard said.

Kyle Schultz, Cody Olson and D.J. Dahlberg each added assists for the Warriors in the game.

Amery/Unity defeats Baldwin/Woodville Pine City, Minn., 7, Amery/Unity 4

by Brenda Sommerfeld AMERY – The Warriors lost their second consecutive home game when Pine City, Minn., beat them 7-4 on Tuesday night.

Tanner Tryggestad and Jake Hendrickson each hit one into the net in the first five minutes of play for the Warriors, but Pine City was able to get three in during the first period to take the lead, 3-2.

Amery/Unity scored two more goals in two more periods, while Pine City scored four more.

Tryggestad scored three of Amery’s four goals for a hat trick. One was on a power play, one was short-handed and one was an even strength goal.

Kyle Schultz, Nick Swenson and Tim Peterson each earned an assist during the game.

Sun Prairie 5, Amery/Unity 2 Team Pine City, Minn.

Amery/Unity

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Scoring (Time elapsed) First Period – 1 AU Tanner Tryggestad (Kyle Schultz) 0:26; 2 AU Jake Hendrickson (Nick Swenson, Tim Peterson) 4:06; 1 PC Dallas Hansen (Cory Sarago) 4:25; 2 PC Clint Segarra (Nate Wendort) 6:29; 3 PC Taylor Gonyea 9:07.

Second Period – 3 AU Tanner Tryggestad 9:34; 4 PC Nate Theisen (Cory Sarago) 10:32.

Third Period – 4 AU Tanner Tryggestad 3:17; 5 PC Frank Hauner (Zach Swanson) 3:26; 6 PC Frank Hauner (Zach Swanson) 3:57; 7 PC Zach Swanson (Taylor Gonyea) 9:42.

Goalies Saves – PC Tom Pitzen (36); AU Reed Sorenson (29).

Goaltender Reed Sorenson reflects a shot from the Warriors goal. – File photo by Jeff Maanum AMERY – The Warrior boys hockey team played their third game in four days, as they faced Sun Prairie on Friday, Jan. 23. Sun Prairie was the second team, after the Blizzard, to beat the Warriors in the four days. Sun Prairie defeated the Warriors 5-2.

“Three games in four days is tough,” Team Sun Prairie Amery/Unity

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Scoring (Time elapsed) First Period – No scoring.

Second Period – 1 SP Kyle Nickerson 3:26; 2 SP Kyle Nickerson (Ryan Manders) 6:18; 3 SP Zach Schmitz (Brett Haley, Ryan Manders) 8:10; 4 SP Mike Mosso (Kyle Nickerson) 8:57; 1 AU Tanner Tryggestad (Kyle Schultz) 16:51.

Third Period – 2 AU Anthony Peterson (Cody Olson, D.J. Dahlberg) 0:59; 5 SP Mitch Willert (Ryan Manders, Trey Weishoff) 1:54.

Goalies Saves – SP Tyler Patterson (27); AU Reed Sorenson (24).

coach Tim Henningsgard said.

Neither team was able to score in the first period.

“The first period was fast, up and down the ice with both teams having scoring chances,” Henningsgard comTeam Baldwin/Woodville Amery/Unity

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Scoring (Time elapsed) First Period – 1 AU Kyle Schultz (Anthony Peterson) 1:49; 2 AU Anthony Peterson (Tanner Tryggestad) 14:43; 3 AU Tanner Tryggestad 15:15; 4 AU Anthony Peterson 15:25; 5 AU Tanner Tryggestad 16:55.

Second Period – 6 AU Tanner Tryggestad (Cody Olson, Kyle Schultz) 0:13; 7 AU Kyle Schultz 1:35.

Third Period – 1 BW Justin Morrissey (Luke Trickle, Nick Coltrain) 4:02; 2 BW Riley Anderson (Luke Trickle) 8:38; 3 BW Nick Coltrain (Jerry Carey) 13:49; 4 BW Nick Coltrain (Luke Trickle, Brandon Grognet) 15:09.

Goalies Saves – BW Bo Nelson (15); BW Anthony Vansomeren (1); AU Reed Sorenson (9); AU Patrick Bergan (15).

Amery/Unity 7, Baldwin/Woodville 4 AMERY – Baldwin/Woodville was the team the Warriors were successful over since Tuesday. Amery/Unity smoked them, 7-4.

“We came out flying against Baldwin,” coach Tim Henningsgard commented.

The Warriors took an early 7-0 lead just minutes into the second period.

“After that we were able to get guys into the game that don’t normally see a lot of ice time,” Henningsgard said.

Amery/Unity didn’t score another goal, but held on to the victory, while Baldwin/Woodville put in four in the third period.

Tanner Tryggestad had a hat trick with three goals, two unassisted and one with help from Cody Olson and Kyle Schultz. Tryggestad also made an assist.

Schultz scored two of his own goals.

Anthony Peterson put in the other two and had one assist.

Lady Blizzard falls to Lakeland in rematch Use three different goalies Lakeland 6, Blizzard 5

by Brenda Sommerfeld MINOCQUA – The Lady Blizzard traveled to face Lakeland on Saturday, Jan. 24, for a rematch against Lakeland team. The Lady Blizzard’s first game in mid-December against Lakeland was a blowout, Lady Blizzard winning 9-1. In their second game, Lakeland outscored the Lady Blizzard, 6-5.

Brittani Hopkins started out the game scoring two goals for the Lady Blizzard in the first period.

Lakeland retaliated with two of their own, but Alex Lonetti’s goal brought the Lady Brittani Hopkins Blizzard ahead again 3-2.

The scoring continued to go back and forth until Lakeland scored their final goal in the last seconds to win the game.

The Lady Blizzard had Lonetti, Randi

Hunter and Tanesha Carlson all take their turns in the goal throughout the game. Lonetti had four saves, Hunter had five and Carlson totaled six.

Hopkins had a hat trick with three goals and assists on the other two.

Lonetti scored one goal and Nicole Steiner nailed one.

Cody Crawford totaled two assists, Michelle Wilde made one and Lonetti made one.

Team Lady Blizzard Lakeland

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Scoring (Time remaining) First Period –1 LB Brittani Hopkins (Cody Crawford) 9:04; 2 LB Brittani Hopkins (Michelle Wilde, Cody Crawford) 8:38; 1 L Brittney Peckels (Moriah Will) 2:44.

Second Period – 2 L Ashley Johnson 9:37; 3 LB Alex Lonetti (Brittani Hopkins) 8:35; 3 L Brittney Peckels 6:42; 4 L Emma Arnold (Emily Christian) 5:21; 4 LB Brittani Hopkins 5:00; 5 L Emma Arnold (Brittney Peckels, Emily Christian) 1:57.

Third Period – 5 LB Nicole Steiner (Brittani Hopkins, Alex Lonetti) 1:29; 6 L Moriah Will (Emma Arnold, Brittney Peckels) 0:08.

Goalies Saves – LB Alex Lonetti (4); LB Randi Hunter (5); LB Tanesha Carlson (6); L Brittney Borowczyk (21).

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Pirate gymnasts win rematch against Saints coach Kathy Lund said. “It was great to jump ahead of Rice Lake, Menomonie and Superior, all of who beat us last weekend.”

Grantsburg scored their team-high score of 116.075 in Rice Lake.

The Pirates had team highs on vault and floor, scoring totals of 33.425 and 30.325 respectively. Four athletes had season highs for Grantsburg. Breanna Fichbohm completed an 8.20 on vault, along with Jessika Ilgen’s 8.50 and Michelle Lund’s 8.425. Saisha Goepfert had her season high on floor with a score of 7.10, along with Lund’s 8.55.

Ilgen also had a personal best with a 28.70 all-around scored. Lund’s allaround was her season-best score of 32.075.

The St. Croix Falls/Unity team received a 32.05 on vault, 27.725 on floor, 24.40 on beam and 24.375 on bars, totaling a score of 108.55.

Kayla Cross scored highest for the Saints on floor with a 7.250, followed by Katie Meyer’s 7.150. Melissa Larson was the highest on beam for St. Croix Falls/Unity, scoring a 6.60. Larson and Meyer tied on bars with a score of 7.05, Larson scored highest on vault, with 8.225.

Both teams compete at Rice Lake Grantsburg 115.15, St. Croix Falls/Unity 111.65

by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – The last time the Saint and Pirate gymnastics teams met up was at St. Croix Falls on Dec. 18. The Grantsburg team did not compete on floor because the St. Croix Falls floor was not a spring floor and Pirate coach Kathy Lund did not want to risk injury to her athletes.

Lund and her team hosted St. Croix Falls for their rematch on Thursday, Jan. 22, where both teams competed on all four events.

The Pirates scored a 28.35 on the floor to make up for their no score last meet.

Grantsburg’s Michelle Lund took first place with an 8.00, Emily Cole came in second with a 7.20 and Saints Jenna Christensen received third with a 6.85.

The Saints score was below Grantsburg’s, as they scored a total of 26.45.

Lund placed in the top three of every event. She took first in vault and bars and she took third place on the balance beam.

The uneven bars was the only event that the St. Croix Falls/Unity team scored above the Grantsburg team. The Saints scored a 27.85 compared to

Grantsburg’s Breanna Fickbohm took second place on her vault performance during the Pirates meet against St. Croix Falls. She received an 8.05 score. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Brooke Parks competed on floor for the Saints varsity team at the Rice Lake Invitational on Saturday.

Grantsburg’s 26.80. Pirates still took first and second place, Lund with first and Jessika Ilgen in second. St. Croix Falls/Unity’s Ashley Johnson came in third place with a 7.35 score.

“We have been struggling on bars and we managed to make some connection and eliminated falls that we had at the River Falls invite and bump our bars scores up by six points,” Lund said.

“This was very exciting for us.”

The Grantsburg team not only set their season high on bars but also on beam. The team’s score went up by three points with a total of 28.20. St. Croix Falls was not far behind with a score of 28.00. Cole took first with a 7.70, Lund tied for third with Saints Katie Meyer with 7.15 scores. Saints Melissa Larson took second, scoring 7.30.

Vault was the highest-scoring event for both teams. Grantsburg received a

St. Croix Falls/Unity at Grantsburg Gymnastics Meet, Thursday, Jan. 22 Team Vault/Place Bars/Place Beam/Place Floor/Place All Around/Place Place Grantsburg 31.80 26.80 28.20 28.35 115.15 1st St. Croix Falls/Unity 29.35 27.85 28.00 26.45 111.65 2nd Grantsburg Individual Scores Michelle Lund 8.40/1st Emily Cole 7.40 Jessica Ilgen 7.70 Nikki Ticknor 7.65 Saisha Goepfert Breanna Fickbohm 8.05/2nd

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team score of 31.80 and St. Croix Falls/Unity received a 29.35. Lund received first with an 8.40. Grantsburg’s Breanna Fickbohm scored an 8.05 to take second place and Saints Katie Meyer scored 7.90 for third place.

Grantsburg 116.075, St. Croix Falls/Unity 108.55 RICE LAKE – Both Grantsburg and St. Croix Falls/Unity traveled to Rice Lake to compete against bigger schools on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Pirates came in fifth and the Saints were eighth out of the nine schools competing.

“We performed much better than at the River Falls invite,” Grantsburg Team River Falls Eau Claire Antigo Chippewa Falls Grantsburg Rice Lake Menomonie St. Croix Falls/Unity Superior

Saints Kayla Cross received an 7.250 for her floor routine at Rice Lake.

Rice Lake Gymnastics Invitational, Saturday, Jan. 24 Vault/Place Bars/Place Beam/Place Floor/Place All Around/Place Place 36.000 35.325 35.775 35.875 142.975 1st 36.775 33.875 32.625 36.550 139.825 2nd 36.075 33.225 33.325 36.075 138.700 3rd 28.775 31.025 26.725 32.550 119.075 4th 30.325 27.850 24.475 33.425 116.075 5th 29.875 26.800 24.825 33.200 114.700 6th 30.225 29.375 21.775 32.300 113.675 7th 27.725 24.400 24.375 32.050 108.550 8th 23.400 25.800 23.275 23.850 96.325 9th

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Saints come together at Unity his 11 points in the first half.

Defensively, the Saints held Unity to just six points in the second quarter, and maintained a strong lead into the second half.

“I thought everyone played well and did their part, which is nice to see,” Voss said. “Now we have to be consistent every night in our effort to be competitive for the conference, and tournaments.”

Larson leads Saints with 18 points St. Croix Falls 54, Unity 28

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – St. Croix Falls showed some explosive offense and defense on Monday night against Unity.

It was one of those games that, for the first time this season, showed just how much potential the team has. Especially with a tough road ahead that features games against Luck and Grantsburg, who sit at the top of the conference.

“It was the first game this year that it looked like we played together and with some passion,” said Saints coach Todd Voss. We still had some times when our offense wasn’t executed well, but overall on both ends of the floor, the kids played very well.”

The Saints were led by junior forward Ryan Larson, who had 18 points, with 12 of those points coming in the second half.

The game went back-and-forth in the first quarter, and Unity kept within four points with the help of a pair of 3-pointers from Sam Bengtson. But early in the second quarter, Cory Gebhard and Matt Vold both knocked down 3-pointers, which helped the Saints stretch their lead to at least 12 points. Saints junior Gus Koecher also contributed to much of the first half offense by scoring 10 of

Team St. Croix Falls Unity

1 2 3 4 12 16 19 7 8 6 8 6 Individual Statistics St. Croix Falls 2s 3s FTM/A Matt Vold 1 1 Sam Schmidt 1/2 Cory Gebhard 1 1 3/4 Zach Christenson 2 Gus Koecher 4 3/4 Ryan Larson 9 0/2 Kyle Christensen 3 1/2 Austin Whittenberger Totals 20 2 8/14

Unity’s Brady Flaherty goes up for a shot as Ryan Lund (L) and Gus Koecher look to block. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Unity Sam Bengtson Luke Hilleshiem Brady Flaherty Tim Hallin Rush Hickethier Jared Mork Tyler Bublitz Totals

2s 3 2 2 7

F 54 28 F TP - 5 2 1 - 8 1 4 3 8 4 18 2 7 4 16 54

3s FTM/A F TP 2 2 6 0/2 3 5/8 3 11 1/2 - 5 2/2 1 2 0/1 1 4 2 8/15 10 28

Eagle girls notch third season win Luck battles with Birchwood

Birchwood 49, Luck 47 LUCK – The Cardinals couldn’t pull out a win over Birchwood on Monday, but the battle remained close for much of the game according to coach Marty Messar.

“Last night we let a victory get away from us,” Messar said. “After leading by one at halftime we fell behind at the end of three [quarters] by two points and never made up the difference.”

Being down five points with under two minutes to go, Messar said the Cards made a valiant effort to get the game back in the fourth quarter.

Although Luck had shot opportunities in the end, they couldn’t get those shots to fall.

“They hit five threes against us, and we knew who their shooters were, so shame on us,” Messar said. “They shot 14 of 17 from the foul line to secure the win.”

Morgan Denny led the Cardinals with 12 points and nine rebounds, Taryn Pilz led on the boards with 13 to go along with eight points and three assists, and Bailee Swenson had eight points on the night as well. The Cards shot 31.7 percent from the field.

Unity 42, Prairie Farm 34

by Marty Seeger PRAIRIE FARM – The Eagles notched their third win of the season at Prairie Farm on Monday night in nonconference action. The Eagles took a two-point lead after the first quarter and the game was tied at the half, which was attributed by the lack of defense on the Eagles part according to coach Chuck Holicky.

“Defensively we had too many mental breakdowns [in the] first half,” Holicky said. “We cleaned that up in the second half and played much better.”

The Eagles got out in front of the Panthers in the third quarter with the help of a pair of threes from Cailin Turner, who also shot well in the first half.

“Offensively we’re giving ourselves some great opportunities.” Holicky said. “Cailin Turner shot the ball well in the first half and Becca Milligan is starting to be a force inside.”

Turner led the Eagles with 17 points, and shot 9 of 15 from the foul line.

Team Unity Prairie Farm

1 2 3 4 14 6 15 7 12 8 8 6 Individual Statistics Unity 2s 3s FTM/A Annie Confer 1 1/1 Samantha Ince 0/1 Crystal Donahue 1 1/2 Cailin Turner 3 2 1/2 Becca Milligan 4 9/15 Elizabeth Ebensperger 1 Marisa Hacker 2 0/3 Totals 12 2 12/24 Prairie Farm Misty Moen Bailee George Breanna Anderson Aleah Etlicher Kelsey Wirth Rebecca Mittlestadt Renee Wirth Liz Boesl Totals

2s 2 5 1 4 12

F 42 34 F 1 3 1 1 2 3 11

Team Birchwood Luck

1 2 3 4 8 8 14 19 10 7 11 19 Individual Statistics Birchwood 2s 3s FTM/A Ali Marski 3 Corey Birdsill 3 2 2/4 Casey Thorson 4 2/4 Katy Connell 1 6/9 Kayla Kristenson 1 Nicole Breed 1 4/4 Totals 10 3 12/23

TP 3 3 13 17 2 4 42

3s FTM/A F TP 1/2 5 5 1 1/2 5 14 4 3 1 2 1 - 3 2/2 3 10 3 2 3/6 24 34

Unity’s Becca Milligan goes up for a shot in another game this week.

Milligan scored 17 points against Prairie Farm.

Luck’s Krystal Stage looks to the basket. Stage scored five during the Cardinals game against Birchwood.

– Photos by Marty Seeger

Luck Morgan Denny Brianna Rooney Bailee Swenson Melissa Jenssen Krystal Stage Brittney Danielson Aleah Lemieux Taryn Pilz Totals

2s 3 3 3 1 1 3 3 17

F 49 47 F 2 1 3 2 2 15

TP 9 14 10 8 2 6 49

3s FTM/A F TP 1 3/5 2 12 1 2/2 1 8 2 6 1 2 5 5 2 3 6 2/2 1 8 2 7/9 17 47

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Frederic girls pull one-point win against SCF Saint boys win during doubleheader Frederic 47, St. Croix Falls 46

by Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC – The Vikings won the nail-biting game they played against St. Croix Falls, 47-46, on Friday, Jan. 23.

“It was a very intense game,” Frederic coach Troy Wink said. “It was nice to beat a team that had beaten us early in the year.”

St. Croix Falls had played and beaten the Vikings, 62-42, back on Dec. 19.

On Friday, the Saints came out for the rematch and took the lead in the first quarter, 13-10, and held on through the second quarter to keep the lead, 28-17.

“We played from behind most of the night, down by as many as 13 early in the third. We’d get close then they’d go on a little run,” Wink said.

“We had a really good first half and struggled in the second half,” Saints coach Angie Maternowsky said. “We struggled on defense, getting into foul trouble.”

Saint’s Marissa Campeau hit a field goal starting out the third quarter, putting them up 30-17. With four shots made under the basket by Frederic’s Team St. Croix Falls Frederic

1 2 3 4 13 15 9 9 10 7 18 12 Individual Statistics St. Croix Falls 2s 3s FTM/A Sarah Petznick 1 2/4 Sharanda Whittaker 1 2 Jamie Rohn 1 1/1 Jenny Benoy 5 1/2 Tashina Martinson Marissa Campeau 3 2 2/6 Amanda Larson 3 Totals 14 4 6/13 Frederic Jade Johnson Megan Anderson Ana Miller Chrissy Chenal Becca Anderson Kendra Wells Sam Nelson Totals

2s 1 4 2 4 2 2 15

F 46 47 F 3 3 1 3 3 5 5 23

TP 4 8 3 11 14 6 46

3s FTM/A F TP 1/2 1 3 2/5 5 10 2/5 2 6 1/7 2 9 1 4/6 1 11 1 0/2 1 7 1/2 1 1 2 11/29 13 47

Frederic’s Ana Miller made the final free throw shot that put the Vikings ahead of St. Croix Falls.

Megan Anderson, a field goal by Ana Miller and two free throws by Becca Anderson, Frederic had the game within three points.

Two more shots on each side, including one 3-pointer by St. Croix Falls Sharanda Whittaker, kept the Saints up 37-33. Becca Anderson made a shot with just seconds on the clock making it a two-point game.

“We finally took lead 41-40 about 2:40 left in the fourth,” Wink recalled.

Becca Anderson had hit one 3-point shot and a field goal and Megan Anderson made one free throw to give Frederic the lead.

Viking Chrissy Chenal had a field goal, Becca Anderson made two free throws and Miller made one more free throw to bring the Vikings score to 46.

The Saints tied the game up at 46 with a 3-pointer by Campeau, a field goal by

Frederic’s Claire Erickson goes up for a shot in the fourth quarter. A foul was called and Erickson made one of his two free throw shots. – Photos

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worked very hard, particularly on the boards.”

Neither team started out with high numbers. St. Croix Falls scored eight points in the first quarter, while Frederic put up five. The Saints made three field goals from Austin Whittenberger, Ryan Larson and Kyle Christensen to start out the second quarter.

Frederic’s Ethan Cook and Zach Anderson scored the Vikings seven points in the second quarter. With St. Croix Falls racking up six more points, Frederic fell farther behind, 20-12, at halftime.

The Saints scored 27 more in the second half, while the Vikings added 24 more.

“We had to come out and control the boards the second half to get the win,” Voss commented. “All in all it was a good win for us against a team that hustles to the end.”

Gus Koecher and Larson led the Saints in scoring with 11 points each.

Whittenberger totaled eight, Cory Gebhard had seven and Sam Schmidt contributed six.

Cook led the Vikings with 14 points, Anderson followed with nine and William Primm added five.

Jamie Rohn and one free throw shot by Rohn.

Miller was put on the free-throw line with nine seconds to go, she nailed one of the two, making the winning shot.

“We didn’t shoot free throws very well but made enough down stretch to pull out the win,” Wink commented.

Team St. Croix Falls Frederic

1 2 3 4 8 12 17 10 5 7 9 15 Individual Statistics St. Croix Falls 2s 3s FTM/A Matt Vold 1 Sam Schmidt 3 0/1 Cory Gebhard 1 1 2/6 Gus Koecher 3 5/6 Ryan Larson 5 1/2 Kyle Christensen 1 Austin Whittenberger 4 Totals 18 3 8/15

St. Croix Falls 47, Frederic 36 FREDERIC – The Saint boys basketball team move to a 4-2 record after their, 47-36, win over Frederic on Friday, Jan. 23.

“I really thought that Frederic had improved quite a bit from our first meeting,” St. Croix Falls coach Todd Voss said. “They seemed focused and

Frederic Brent Crandell Trae Gehl Ethan Cook Zach Anderson William Primm Deuiz Mirioglu Andrew Kurkowski Claire Erickson Totals

2s 1 4 4 1 10

F 47 36 F 2 1 1 2 3 1 1 11

TP 6 7 11 11 2 8 47

3s FTM/A F TP 4 2 2 2 2 14 1/2 1 9 1 2/4 3 5 1 - 3 - 2 1/2 - 1 4 4/8 12 36

Pirate boys glide past Lakers Shell Lake 56, Grantsburg 38 GRANTSBURG – The Shell Lake Lakers took the wind from the Pirates sails as they won, 56-38, against them on Friday night, Jan. 23.

While Grantsburg was scoring 18 points in the first half, Shell Lake tallied up 26. The Pirates scored 20 more points in the second half, while the Lakers added 30 more.

Five players contributed the 38 points for Grantsburg. Kortney Morrin scored the most, with 16 points, Gabby Witzany, Haley Larson and Nicole McKenzie each made six points and Liz Gaffney added four.

Pirate girls sunk by Lakers Grantsburg 77, Shell Lake 39

by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – The Pirates made basketball look easy as they won another game, beating Shell Lake, 77-39, on Friday, Jan. 23.

Grantsburg quickly took a 49-17 lead going into halftime against the Lakers.

They scored 28 more points in the second half, while Shell Lake only added 22.

Tyler Myers was the leading scorer for the Pirates. Myers contributed 20 points Team Shell Lake Grantsburg

1 2 3 4 11 6 16 6 20 29 16 12 Individual Statistics Shell Lake 2s 3s FTM/A Bob Scheu 6 Jordan Forsythe 3 1 Brady Marschall 1 Brandon Degner Evan Fox 2 1 1/2 Luke Gronning 4 Totals 16 2 1/2 Grantsburg Connar Goetz Ben Larson Tyler Myers Brent Myers Jake Ryan Jason Jensen Thane Larson Mitch Evenson Trent Bonneville Josh Phillipps Totals

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Team Shell Lake Grantsburg

1 2 3 4 19 7 12 18 7 11 8 12 Individual Statistics Shell Lake 2s 3s FTM/A Ashley Anderson 5 1 3/3 Paula Burton 1 Steph Clark 5 1/2 Leah Keefe 0/2 Nikki Scheu Sarah Jamme’ 11 1/5 Jennifer Cassel 1 0/2 Annie Dunham 1 Totals 24 1 5/14

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3s FTM/A F TP 1/2 - 5 3 2 4 1 20 1/2 - 3 1 1/2 1 13 4 1 16 2/2 - 2 4/4 1 16 1 8 9/12 9 77

Grantsburg’s Ben Larson goes to the basket against Shell Lake defenders. – Photos by Larry Samson for his team, making four field goals and four 3-pointers.

Thane Larson and Trent Boneville followed closely, both adding 16 points to the Grantsburg score against Shell Lake.

Pirate Nicole McKenzie reaches for a rebound against a Laker player on Friday night.

Jason Jensen totaled 13 points and Connar Goetz had five.

Grantsburg Gabrielle Witzany Haley Larson Lisa Gaffney Kortney Morrin Rosie LaMere Jessica Moyer Jordan Christopherson Liz Gaffney Nicole McKenzie Totals

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3s FTM/A F TP 0/2 1 6 2/3 - 6 2 2 2/3 3 16 1 1 1 1 4 2/2 - 6 2 6/10 10 38

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Eagles and Tigers go back-and-forth “We are only at the halfway point of the season now, so hopefully this will help us understand what we have to do late in a game in order to win,” Fisher said. We just want to keep improving and play our best basketball the last month of the season. I give a lot of credit to this group of athletes for continuing to work hard and preparing themselves for games.”

Eagle girls open up win over Tigers Unity 43, Webster 41

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – It came down to the wire in the first meeting between the Webster and Unity boys basketball teams back in early December, but the Tigers came out on top in that one.

Last Friday night’s game at Unity was no different as the Eagles came out with their second victory of the season in dramatic fashion. After Unity called their final time-out with 12 seconds to go and possession of the ball, the Eagles left it to Rush Hickethier, who drove the baseline and laid the ball in, leaving Webster with just 2.5 seconds to make one final desperation shot, but Unity held on to win it.

“He did a great job of finishing the play,” said Eagles coach Shaun Fisher.

He added that Hickethier was the first option on the play, but the team had another option for an outside shot if Hickethier couldn’t connect. But with Webster holding back on a foul due to the threat of Unity being in the bonus, Hickethier drove to the basket nearly unscathed.

“I am happy with the win,” Fisher said. We knew it would be a battle all game after the first game in Webster,” Fisher said. “I feel we were fortunate to have stayed within reach after the sloppy third quarter we had.”

After a 26-25 Webster lead at halftime, the game remained 29-27 in favor of Webster with under four minutes to go

Unity’s Rush Hickethier hits the game-winning bucket against Webster on Friday night. – Photos by Marty Seeger in the third quarter. Both teams scored just eight points apiece in the third and it wasn’t until Unity’s Tyler Bublitz connected with a pair of 2-point plays that Unity regained a 33-32 lead with 1:40 to go in the third. Webster senior Quentin Johnson made a big 3-pointer with 26 seconds to go in the third, and quickly came up with a steal and two points to put Webster up 34-33 going into the fourth quarter.

Free throws made up much of the offense for Webster in the fourth quar-

ter, and Unity kept it alive with some key buckets from Brady Flaherty, who led the Eagles with 15 points. Sam Bengtson hit a nice jumper for the Eagles to tie the game at 41 with 1:14 to go in the game, and a key block from Luke Hilleshiem was key to getting the ball back for the Eagles with 35 seconds to go. Unity took one time-out with under 35 seconds to go, and their final time-out with 12 seconds remaining, which eventually led to Hickethier’s game-winning shot.

Webster’s James Wethern gets around Unity defenders.

Team Webster Unity

1 2 3 4 9 17 8 7 11 14 8 10 Individual Statistics Webster 2s 3s FTM/A Quentin Johnson 1 1 2/2 James Wethern 1 1 Karl Weber 0/2 Kyle Godfrey 1 1/2 Austin Elliot 2 2/2 Mitchell Elliot 1 6/8 Nolan Kriegel Adam Baum 5 1/7 Totals 10 3 12/23 Unity Seth McKenzie Luke Hilleshiem Brady Flaherty Tim Hallin Rush Hickethier Eric Goulet Sam Bengtson Tyler Bublitz Totals

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Team Webster Unity

1 2 3 4 11 8 11 9 7 10 17 11 Individual Statistics Webster 2s 3s FTM/A Chris Stoll 2 4/6 Michelle Gibbs 3 2 2/3 Kendra Spurgeon 1 0/2 Reba Smallwood 1/4 Brittany Burrow 1 2/4 Rose Kopecky 3 Rachel Salas 1 1/2 Mary Johnson 1/4 Totals 11 2 11/25

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3s FTM/A F TP 1 2/3 2 10 3/5 3 15 4 2 2/2 2 6 1 1/2 1 4 2 2 3 4 1 8/12 18 43

Unity 45, Webster 39 BALSAM LAKE – The Eagles came out with a big win over Webster last Friday night, coming out strong not only defensively, but offensively as well. Unity coach Chuck Holicky has noted before that the Eagles aren’t the strongest team offensively, but the team’s defense has showed a marked improvement over the past week, which ultimately led to the team’s victory Friday night.

“We defended well in Frederic and we defended well here tonight and I think that’s what spurred some offense for us,” Holicky said.

Senior Cailin Turner was a big key for the Eagles defensively, as she stepped up to guard Webster’s Michelle Gibbs, who tends to be one of the Tigers leading scorers. On Friday night, Gibbs led the Tigers with 14 points.

“Cailin Turner deserves a lot of credit, she did a nice job of never giving her anything easy,” Holicky said.

Webster led for much of the first half, but not by much. At one point in the second quarter, the Tigers held a fivepoint lead, but Unity kept it close into the third quarter. Elizabeth Ebensperger hit an easy two at the start of the third quarter to tie the game at 19, but Webster jumped right back out to a sixpoint lead. Eagles sophomore Crystal Donahue, hit a pair of shots midway through the third quarter, which helped put the Eagles on top by one. Donahue, and Becca Milligan led the Eagles offensively. Milligan led the Eagles with 17 points, and Donahue helped with 13 points.

Webster tied it again, at 30, late in the third quarter, but Donahue again helped Unity out with another bucket.

Samantha Ince scored two before the buzzer to help the Eagles to a 34-30 lead at the end of the third quarter. Overall in the second half, Holicky thought his girls did a better job with being patient both on offense and defense.

“We didn’t panic a lot, which helped us out,” Holicky said. “I thought the second half we just took better care of the ball and made better decisions and everything.”

At the start of the fourth quarter the Eagles quickly jumped out to an eightpoint lead. Gibbs quickly got the Tigers back in the game with a long three, and a 2-point play. But the Eagles held onto their lead, and a key conference win.

Cailin Turner shoots against Webster defenders. Turner scored five points for the Eagles.

Unity Annie Confer Samantha Ince Crystal Donahue Cailin Turner Brittany Petznick Becca Milligan Elizabeth Ebensperger Marisa Hacker Totals

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Luck boys and Siren girls continue winning Siren boys and Luck girls fall victim Luck 59, Siren 24

by Marty Seeger SIREN – The Dragons used a four-corner offense to slow the game down against Luck last Friday night, but the Cardinals prevailed.

“It’s something you don’t see very often and it is a little frustrating to play against,” said coach Rick Giller on playing against the four-corner offense. “We changed our press in the second half, which helped turn things around for us,” Giller added.

Siren held Luck’s leading scorer, Brennan Olson, to just eight points on the night, but the senior had 13 rebounds. Despite holding Olson to eight, the Cardinals got a big offensive night from Carson Giller, who led the team with 27 points. Giller hit seven 3pointers for the Cards offense while Olson and Harry Severson-Dickinson were being guarded man-to-man. The rest of the Luck offense was guarded in a zone defense, which opened up the game tremendously for Giller’s 27 points.

Defensively Luck was able to keep the Dragons scoreless in the first quarter.

After a light-scoring first half, the Cards led by just five, but opened the game up with 44 points in the second half.

Brennen Moose led the Dragons with 7 points, while Andrew Brown helped out with six points.

Team Luck Siren

1 2 3 4 8 7 23 21 0 10 2 12 Individual Statistics Luck 2s 3s FTM/A Harry Severson-Dickinson 5 0/1 1 0/1 Cole Mortel Nick Morgan 2 4 Brennan Olson Alec Mortel 2 2/2 Carson Giller 3 7 Derek Buck 1 0/1 Totals 18 7 2/5 Siren Christian Hall Elijah Hinze Luke Bollant Charlie Brown Vince Nasman Brennen Moose Andrew Brown Totals

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Cardinal Carson Giller goes up for a basket. Giller was the leading scorer during the game, with 27 points against Siren. – Photos by Carl Heidel Siren 37, Luck 29 SIREN – The Siren girls basketball team kept their perfect record intact on Friday night over a scrappy Cardinals team. In the end, experience proved to

be a factor in the Siren victory according to Luck coach Marty Messar.

“Siren’s tough defense and overall experience were instrumental in their win Friday night,” Messar said. “We

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had 15 turnovers at halftime which put us behind the eight-ball from the getgo.”

The Cards shot just 12 of 51 from the field and 3 of 13 from the free-throw line in the loss. Brittney Danielson led the Cards with nine rebounds, Aleah Lemieux had seven and Taryn Pilz and Morgan Denny each had six rebounds.

Denny and Bailee Swenson led the Cardinals with seven points apiece.

Siren had a low-scoring night offensively, as Ashley Guevara led the team with nine points. Carley Emery had seven points and Haily Mulroy and Janey Emery each had six.

“The stat of the night was Janey Emery with 16 rebounds on the game,” said Siren coach Ryan Karsten. “She did a great job in getting us the lead and keeping us there.”

Along with being impressed with some game-changing rebounds from Janey Emery, Karsten was just as impressed with how Luck prepared for the more experienced Dragons.

“Luck had a week to prepare for us and Marty had a great game plan to try to stop us,” said Karsten. I knew that it was not going to be the same kind of game as it was down there when we won 55-19.” He also added; “Luck gave us all we could handle and for that I am pleased that we were able to come out victorious.”

Team Luck Siren

1 2 3 4 8 8 5 8 14 10 10 3 Individual Statistics 2s 3s FTM/A Luck Morgan Denny 2 1 0/3 2 1 Bailee Swenson Melissa Jenssen 1 0/1 Krystal Stage 2 0/1 1 Brittney Danielson Aleah Lemieux 1 2/4 Taryn Pilz 1 1/4 Totals 10 2 3/13

TP 10 2 4 8 6 27 2 59

3s FTM/A F TP 2 2 1 2/2 2 5 2 0/1 2 2 - 2 1/2 1 7 0/2 1 6 1 3/7 10 24

Luck players chase after the ball, which Siren’s Janey Emery dribbles during their game on Friday night, Jan. 23.

Siren Haily Mulroy Carley Emery Janey Emery Meghan Baasch Jamie Fishback Ashley Guevara Totals

2s 1 2 1 4 8

F 29 37 F TP 3 7 3 7 2 2 1 4 3 2 - 4 2 3 14 29

3s FTM/A F TP 2 1 6 1 2/4 3 7 2/2 3 6 2/2 3 4 1/2 2 5 1/2 3 9 3 8/12 15 37

Viking and Pirate boys win nonconference games Jason Jensen had four in a well-balanced scoring game that featured four Pirates with double digits in scoring.

Jensen led the team with 18.

The Pirates opened the game up at the end of the first half holding a 39-24 lead and didn’t look back. The Pirates play at St. Croix Falls this Thursday, Jan. 29, in their next conference game.

Grantsburg 60, Clear Lake 39

by Marty Seeger CLEAR LAKE – The Pirate boys basketball team traveled to Clear Lake last Thursday for a nonconference game that extended their overall record to 101. Grantsburg bolted out to a 23-13 lead by the end of the first quarter, with Tyler Myers leading the first quarter with eight points. Ben Larson added five and Team Grantsburg Clear Lake

1 2 3 4 23 16 8 13 13 11 13 2 Individual Statistics Grantsburg 2s 3s FTM/A Connar Goetz 2 Ben Larson 3 1 1/2 Tyler Myers 2 2 Brent Myers 2/2 Jason Jensen 8 2/4 Thane Larson 1 Mitch Evenson 1 Trent Bonneville 6 Totals 23 3 5/8 Clear Lake Matt O’Connell Cody Lien Andy Kuhn Sterling Margett Mitch Warner Brian Friendshuh Totals

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3s FTM/A F TP 1 4 1/2 2 7 1/3 - 1 - 12 0/2 2 4 1/4 4 11 3/11 9 39

Pirates Tyler Myers dribbles down court. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Frederic’s Will Primm dribbles along the baseline trying to get the – Photo by Brenda basket.

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Frederic 57, Lake Holcombe 40 FREDERIC – The Vikings pulled out a sided victory over Lake Holcombe last Saturday, Jan. 24. The game was initially scheduled for a holiday tournament at Clayton back in December.

Zach Anderson led the Vikings with 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Ethan Cook had 14 points and four assists.

Brent Crandell was strong on the board with 11, and he added 6 points. Frederic held the Trojans to just 12 points in the first half, and the Vikings offense provided the rest.

Frederic plays at Luck this Friday, Jan. 30, and travels to Webster on the following Tuesday, Feb. 3.

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Learn how to be a soccer official LINDSTROM, Minn. – Youth and adults who aspire to become a soccer official will have an opportunity to do so close to home. The Chisago Lakes Youth Soccer Association will be hosting a two-day referee certification clinic Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7-8, in the community room of the Lindstrom Library. Attendance at this location is limited to 25 on a first-come, firstserved basis.

The two-day class provides the basics for new referees in understanding and applying the rules of the game for youth soccer games. Following completion of the class and successful completion of the test, participants would be qualified as a referee who could be an official at any Minnesota youth soccer game. The two-day class is from 8:30

a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day and is led by certified soccer referee instructors.

Those interested in participating must first register online through the Minnesota State Referee Committee’s Web site at: www.minnesotasrc.org clicking first on clinics, then clinic FAQs, and finally clinics for new referees. Follow the signup instructions in order to register (will require a credit card) and sign up for the beginning class. The initial cost to register is $40 for USSF membership, and then a local clinic fee.

The MSRC Web site should answer most questions interested individuals might have. CLYSA referee assignor Craig Stockel can be reached at 715-2579394 for questions not addressed at the website. – submitted

Tavern League donates to soccer The Burnett County Bulldogs Wrestling Club traveled to Clayton to wrestle in the youth tournament held Sunday, Jan. 25. The Bulldogs took second place as a team. Pictured back row (L to R): Coach Joel Glover, Nick Britton, seventh grade, fourth place; Cole Britton, fourth grade, fourth place; Colin Jeske, first grade, first place; Luke Anderson, second grade, first place; Brett Anderson, fifth grade, fourth place and coach Tory Jeske. Middle row: Coach Jake Nichols, Taedon Nichols, pre-K, third place; Austin Swenson, seventh grade, second place; Tony Britton, sixth grade, first place; Tristan Brewer, sixth grade, first place; Dakota Schultz, fourth grade, first place; Cohl Ringler, third grade, third place and Elliot Swenson, second grade, who didn’t wrestle. Bottom row: Alex Ringler, second grade, second place; Avery Northquest, first grade, third place; Elijah Northquest, fourth grade, first place and Joshua Glover, sixth grade, first place. The Bulldogs will travel to Amery Jan. 31 for another team tournament. – Photo submitted

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Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: Chippewa Checks 21, Gold Rush 18, Sandbaggers 17, Spare-Us 17, Hole in the Wall 12, Mark’s Girls 11, Hot Shots 9, The Gutter Busters 7.

Women’s games: Cheryl Matrious (CC) 187, Edla Meyer (S) 178, Audrey Pardun (HITW) 174.

Women’s series: Edla Meyer (S) 483, Gail Linke (MG) 479, Cheryl Matrious (CC) 473.

Men’s games: Rick Benjamin (CC) 223, Jim Loomis (SU) 209, Mark Loomis (MG) 184.

Men’s series: Rick Benjamin (CC) 620, Jim Loomis (SU) 571, Mark Loomis (MG) 537.

Team games: Spare-Us 852, Chippewa Checks 844, Gold Rush 834.

Team series: Spare-Us 2433, Chippewa Checks 2368, Mark’s Girls 2364.

Splits converted: 4-5: Sue DeMarre, Cheryl Matrious. 5-6-10: Lauren Jewell.

5-7: Lori Linke.

Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Cardinals 13, Nite Hawks 12.5, Bears 12.5, Swans 12, Eagles 10, Badgers 6, Zebras 5, Bye 0.

Women’s games: JoAnn Tyler 187, Nancy Morten 178, Joan Anderson & Thelma Hendricks 173.

Women’s series: Nancy Morten 499, Betty Schandorff 468, JoAnn Tyler 467.

Men’s games: Dick Coen 189, Tom Johnson 184, Dale Johnson 183.

Men’s series: Dick Coen 519, Roger Messer 510, Tom Johnson 510.

Team games: Nite Hawks 638, Cardinals 631, Eagles 628.

Team series: Nite Hawks 1852, Swans 1813, Cardinals 1803.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: AnchorBank 28, The Bottle Shop 27, House of Wood 23, Mane Attractions 21, Miller’s Chicks 16, Hacker’s Lanes 14, Thrivent Financial 11, Bye 0.

Individual games: Rachelle Petersen (BS) & Barb Morgan (TF) 185, Kathy Java (HL) 183.

Individual series: Kathy Java (HL) 528, Rita Frandsen (HW) 482, Merry Yates (HL) & Julie Hall (MA) 476.

Team games: Hacker’s Lanes 651, The Bottle Shop 580, AnchorBank 579.

Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1911, House of Wood 1696, AnchorBank 1690.

Tuesday Youth (2 games) Standings: Strikers ‘R Us 3, Pin Heads 3, IDK 0, Eliminators 0 Girls games: Alaura Lemieux 61.

Girls series: Alaura Lemieux 104.

Boys games: Austin Bruss 138, Daniel Formanek 136, Austin Bruss 134.

Boys series: Austin Bruss 272, Daniel Formanek 253, Charlie Lindberg 198.

B O W L I N G Team games: Pin Heads 232, Strikers ‘R Us 223 & 215.

Team series: Strikers ‘R Us 438, Pin Heads 432, The Eliminators 336.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Hacker’s Lanes 40, Great Northern Outdoors 38, Bottle Shop 30, Yellow Lake Lodge 28.5, Olsen & Son 26, Reliables 17.5, SCVH 14, Pioneer Bar 14.

Individual games: Ed Bitler 278, Mike Sullivan 266, Gene Ackland 243, Brett Daeffler & Nick Skow 243.

Individual series: Ed Bitler 736, Brett Daeffler 670, Ron Skow 650.

Team games: Great Northern Outdoors 675, Hacker’s Lanes 620, Olsen & Son 611.

Team series: Great Northern Outdoors 1957, Hacker’s Lanes 1799, Olsen & Son 1775.

Games 50 or more above average: Ed Bitler (+78); Mike Sullivan (+81).

Series 100 or more above average: Ed Bitler (+136).

Tuesday Late Standings: Red Rollers 10, Joe Blow 9, Terminators 7, Cushing Rollers 6, LCR 2, Bye 0.

Individual games: Wesley Costa 210, Ron Pitts 194, John Wallner 181.

Individual series: Ron Pitts 549, Wesley Costa 534, Frank Boerbon 516.

Team games: Red Roller 497, Joe Blow 472, Terminators 416.

Team series: Red Rollers 1388, Joe Blow 1317, Terminators 1193.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: 4 Seasons Wood Products 9, Parker 8, A-1 Machine 6, Lewis Silo 6, Pioneer Bar 6, Larsen Auto Center 6, Skol Bar 5, Cummings Lumber 2.

Individual games: Don Hughes (4S) 264 & 300, Duane Doolittle (LS) & Shawn Olson (LS) 237.

Individual series: Don Hughes (4S) 779, Brett Daeffler (LAC) 632, Shawn Olson (LS) 614.

Team games: 4 Seasons Wood Products 1049, Larsen Auto Center 1010, Pioneer Bar 964.

Team series: 4 Seasons Wood Products 2926, Larsen Auto Center 2783, Pioneer Bar 2721.

Thursday Early Men’s Standings: Wikstrom Construction 31.5, Fab Four 27, Grindell Law Offices 25.5, Full Timers 23.5, K-Wood 17.5, Hell Raisers 16, Frontier Trails 10, Bye 5.

Individual games: Joshua Henry (FuT) 257, Dave Grindell (GLO) 225, Michael Sullivan (WC) 225.

Individual series: Michael Sullivan (WC) 620, Dave Grindell (GLO) 618, Don McKinney (FF) 602.

Team games: Full Timers 610, Grindell Law Offices 596, Wikstrom Construction

594.

Team series: Wikstrom Construction 1716, Full Timers 1681, Grindell Law Offices 1611.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Joshua Henry 8x = 257.

Splits converted: 5-10: Dave Grindell.

3-6-7: Dave Hall. 2-4-10: Don McKinney.

2-5-7: John Hickey. 3-6-7-10: Jason Pearson. 3-10: Laryn Larson.

Thursday Late Standings: Stotz & Company 9, Bazey Racing 7, Fisk Trucking 7, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 5, Johnson Upholstery 4, Hansen Farms Inc. 4.

Individual games: Mark Bohn 259, Dennis McKenzie 233, Dick Coen 231.

Individual series: Mark Bohn 665, Gene Wynn Sr. 627, Jon Anderson 614.

Team games: Bazey Racing 959, Stotz & Company 943, Hansen Farms Inc. 885.

Team series: Bazey Racing 2687, Hansen Farms, Inc. 2565, Stotz & Company 2519.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: Junque Art 28, Meyer’s Plus 22, Frederic Design & Promotion 20, Hole in the Wall 20, Pioneer Bar 15, The Dozers 13, The Leader 12, Skol Bar 10.

Individual games: Edla Meyer 222, Karen Carlson 205, Julie Young 202.

Individual series: Karen Carlson 575, Julie Young 523, Missy Hernandez 503.

Team games: Pioneer Bar 674, Junque Art 666, Skol Bar 649.

Team series: Pioneer Bar 1895, Skol Bar 1871, Meyer’s Plus & Junque Art 1840.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Edla Myer.

Games 50 or more above average: Julie Young; Edla Meyer.

Splits converted: 6-7: Paula Domagala.

McKenzie Lanes

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Sam’s Carpentry 125.5, Milltown Appliance 122.5, McKenzie Lanes 114, Wolf Creek Log Furniture

Greg Hunter, representing the Burnett County Tavern League, presented a check for $250 to Cherie Fischer, American Youth Soccer Organization regional commissioner for District No. 1273 Grantsburg, Siren and Webster.

That amount will be matched by the Wisconsin Tavern League for a total of $500. The money will be used in the purchase of goals (at a cost of between $200 and $900 per goal) to enable registering youth to play soccer on fields in Siren and Webster. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

R E S U L T S 106.5, Edina Divas 105, Metal Products 90.5, Frederic Truck & Tractor 70, Bye 60.

Individual games: Monica Dowd 207, Linda McCurdy 199, Amber Duncan 198.

Individual series: Linda McCurdy 547, Brenda Lehmann 546, Amber Duncan 539.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Sam’s Carpentry 1030.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Sam’s Carpentry 2890.

Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: Lane Crashers 11, Jim’s Flooring 10, Kluge 8, Lemon Heads 5, Wild Boys 4, Mom’s Boys 3.

Women’s games: Brenda Lehmann 192, Darlene Prose 141, Linda Larson 132.

Women’s series: Brenda Lehmann 465, Darlene Prose 384, Linda Larson 357.

Men’s games: Glen Minick 221, Jeff Lehmann 191, Jim Coen 190.

Men’s series: Glen Minick 544, Jim Coen 524, Jeff Lehmann 513.

Team games: Lane Crashers 526.

Team series: Lemon Heads 1391.

Tuesday Women’s Day Standings: Hauge Dental 66, B & H Builders 66, Country Gals 63, Custom Outfitter 58.5, Tomlinson Insurance 51, Kassel Tap 48.1, Gutter Dusters 39, Bye 16.

Individual games: Norma Hauge 201, Denise F. Donaghue 201, Audrey Ruck & Toni Sloper 191.

Individual series: Lana McKenzie 532, Audrey Ruck 522, Denise F. Donaghue 522.

Team games: (Handicap score) Hauge Dental 831, Country Gals 806, Custom Outfitter 801.

Team series: (Handicap score) Custom Outfitter 2282, Country Gals 2278, Tomlinson Insurance 2252.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 50.5, Glass Bar 44, Hack’s Pub 43, The Dugout 41.5, Steve’s Appliance 40.5, McKenzie Lanes 34.5, Dream Lawn 33.5, Greatland Transportation 32.5.

Individual games: Mike Hill 259, Sam Leggitt 258, Steve Clark 256.

Individual series: Mike Hill 704, Roy P. Price 693, Norm Hansen 686.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Hack’s Pub 1277.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Nel-LoHill Farm 3594.

Wednesday Early League Standings: JJ’s Club 35 22, Lite House 22, Holiday StationStores 22, Hendrick’s Motor 18, Top Spot 14, Cutting Edge 12, Hack’s Pub 10, Suzie Q’s 8.

Women’s games: Dixie Welling 192, Kathy Braund 165, Patty Walker 160.

Women’s series: Dixie Welling 506, Kathy Braund 481, Patty Walker 450.

Men’s games: Gene Braund 248, Mike Welling 241, Darren McKenzie 235.

Men’s series: Darren McKenzie 672, Mike Welling 636, Chris Madison 635.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Holiday StationStores 713.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Holiday StationStores 2018.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Edina Realty 18, Harvest Moon 18, Reed’s Marina 14, Tiger Express 12, McKenzie Lanes 10, Davy’s Construction 10, Hanjo Farms 8, Dalles Electric 6.

Individual games: Darren McKenzie 258, Jason Loney 246, Gene Swenson 245.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie 701, Craig Willert 689, Bob Rettler 650.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Dalles Electric 1061, Harvest Moon 1045.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Tiger Express 3048, Dalles Electric 3040.

Thursday Night Women’s Standings: Bont Chiropractic 95.5, Hack’s Pub 88, Hauge Dental 87.5, RiverBank 83.5, Eagle Valley Bank 76.5, Century 21 70.5, Cutting Edge Pro 71, K.C. Electrical 67.5.

Individual games: Samantha Messer 246, Karen Weimer 245, Paula Foerst 223.

Individual series: Darla Bowers 654, Samantha Messer 637, Karen Weimer 633.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Hack’s Pub 1037, K.C. Electrical 1021, Century 21 1008.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Hack’s Pub 2977, Century 21 2911, Hauge Dental 2885.

Saturday Mixed Standings: Ten Pin Titans 31.5, Happy Campers 31, Pin Buster 28, The In-Laws 27.5, Tiger Express 25, Eureka Bombers 24.5, Roller Coasters 21, Fisk Trucking 15.5.

Women’s games: Brenda Lehmann 225, Jan Lehmann 212, Amber Duncan 203.

Women’s series: Amber Duncan 567, Brenda Lehmann 567, Dixie Welling 561.

Men’s games: Tim Katzmark 248, Roger Fisk 238, Gene Ludak 236.

Men’s series: Jeff Lehmann 661, Gordy Johnson 652, Tim Katzmark 616.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Tiger Express 922, Ten Pin Titans 900, Pin Busters 884.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Tiger Express 2584, Happy Campers 2575, Pin Busters 2559.

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Goals: Max Norman.

Assists: Ryan Curtis.

Saves: DJ Hunter (22).

Warriors 2, Altoona 2

Goals: Ryan Curtis (3), Brett Richison.

Assists: Max Norman, Jeremy Roy. Saves: DJ Hunter (15).

Saturday, Jan. 24

Goals: Cory Karnick (2).

Saves: Tristan Weinholzer (37).

Grantsburg/Burnett U-14 Friday, Jan. 23

Grantsburg 6, Western Wisconsin Stars 2

Goals: Wendy Roberts (2), Ashley Dietmeier (2), Kassie Lien, Paige Johnson.

Assists: Kassie Lien (2), Ashley Dietmeier, Sam O’Brien.

Saves: Hope Tucker (17).

Saturday, Jan. 24

Grantsburg 6, Western Wisconsin Stars 3

Goals: Ashley Dietmeier (3), Kassie Lien (2), Sam O’Brien.

Assists: Sam O’Brien (2), Tianna Stewart.

Saves: Hope Tucker (7)

Grantsburg 6, Chippewa Falls 1

Goals: Ashley Dietmeier (2), Daniel Pardun (2), Kassie Lien, Wendy Roberts.

Assists: Kassie Lien (2), Sam O’Brien, Ashley Dietmeier, Wendy Roberts, Johanna Lauer.

Saves: Hope Tucker (13).

Sunday, Jan. 25

Grantsburg 3, Coon Rapids A 3

GIRLS BASKETBALL

West Lakeland Conference Standings

Upcoming

Thursday, Jan. 29 6 p.m.

Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls Shell Lake at Webster Friday, Jan. 30 6 p.m.

Frederic at Luck 7:30 p.m. Siren at Webster Tuesday, Feb. 3 6 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Luck Frederic at Webster Unity at Grantsburg

BOYS HOCKEY Standings

Amery/Unity Blizzard

Scores

9-6 5-10

Thursday, Jan. 22 Amery/Unity 7, Baldwin 4 Friday, Jan. 23 Sun Prairie 5, Amery/Unity 2 Saturday, Jan. 24 Blizzard 6, North Branch 3 Tuesday, Jan. 27 Pine City 7, Amery/Unity 4

Sunday, Jan. 25

Goals: Brian Billings (2), Vinny Larson.

Saves: DJ Hunter (19).

Burnett Blizzard Mite A Saturday, Jan. 17

Blizzard 8, Grantsburg 4

Goals: David Doty (4), Tanner Buck (2), Logan Lillehaug, Gavin Schneider.

Assists: Tanner Buck (4), Abby Hayman, David Doty.

Saves: Jaden Denotter (4).

Blizzard 11, Cumberland 6

Goals: Tanner Buck (7), David Doty (3), Trent ZenZen. Assists: Tanner Buck, David Doty, Lukas Hunter.

Saves: Logan Lillehaug (8).

Blizzard 10, Pine City 7

Goals: Tanner Buck (4), David Doty (4), Logan Lillehaug (2).

Assists: Tanner Buck (4), David Doty, Lukas Hunter.

Saves: Jaden Denotter (11).

The Burnett Blizzard Mite A team were tournament champs over the weekend of Jan. 17 and 18. – Photo submitted

Scores

8-3-3

Saturday, Jan. 24 Lakeland 6, Lady Blizzard 5

Upcoming

Scores

Conf.

6-0 6-1 5-2 3-4 2-5 2-5 0-7

Thursday, Jan. 22 Grantsburg 60, Clear Lake 39 Friday, Jan. 23 St. Croix Falls 47, Frederic 35 Luck 59, Siren 24 Unity 43, Webster 41 Grantsburg 77, Shell Lake 39 Saturday, Jan. 24 Frederic 57, Lake Holcombe 40 Monday, Jan. 26 St. Croix Falls 54, Unity 28 Tuesday, Jan. 27 Siren 47, Frederic 42 Grantsburg 43, Luck 42 Clayton 55, St. Croix Falls 36

Upcoming

Thursday, Jan. 29 7:30 p.m. Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls Shell Lake at Webster Friday, Jan. 30 6 p.m.

Siren at Webster 7:30 p.m. Frederic at Luck Saturday, Jan. 24 5 p.m.

Frederic at Lake Holcombe Monday, Feb. 2 7:30 p.m. Siren at Prairie Farm Tuesday, Feb. 3 7:30 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Luck Frederic at Webster Unity at Grantsburg Siren at Clear Lake

Thursday, Jan. 29 7 p.m.

LFG at Unity Monday, Feb. 2 7 p.m.

LFG at Clear Lake

GIRLS HOCKEY Lady Blizzard

Team Grantsburg Luck St. Croix Falls Siren Webster Unity Frederic

Upcoming

Upcoming

Standings

Overall 12-0 10-4 8-6 6-6 5-9 3-8 0-13

BOYS BASKETBALL

West Lakeland Conference Standings

WRESTLING

Thursday, Jan. 29 7 p.m.

Amery/Unity at New Richmond Friday, Jan. 30 7: 30 p.m. Blizzard at Silver Bay, Minn.

Saturday, Jan. 31 3:15 p.m. Blizzard at Ely, Minn.

Tuesday, Feb. 3 7 p.m.

Amery/Unity at Hayward

Saturday, Jan. 31 1 p.m.

Lady Blizzard at Ashland

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Spooner 8, Burnett 3

LEADER S P O R T S SCOREBOARD

Scores

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Price Ice 6, Burnett 4

Goals: Sam O’Brien, Ashley Dietmeier, Paige Johnson.

Assists: Johanna Lauer, Kassie Lien.

Saves: Hope Tucker (20).

Friday, Jan. 23 Siren 37, Luck 29 Unity 45, Webster 39 Frederic 47, St. Croix Falls 46 Shell Lake 56, Grantsburg 38 Monday, Jan. 26 Unity 42, Prairie Farm 34 Birchwood 49, Luck 47 Tuesday, Jan. 27 Siren 50, Frederic 37 Luck 39, Bruce 29 Clayton 39, St. Croix Falls 38 Northwood 53, Webster 7

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Rice Lake 6, Burnett 1

Goals: Cory Karnick (2), Kory Hill (2), Jake Ganter.

Assists: Max LeCaptain, Austin vonDoehren.

Saves: Tristan Weinholzer (37).

Conf.

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

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Saturday, Jan. 24

Blackhawks 8, Warriors 4

Team Siren Frederic Luck St. Croix Falls Webster Unity Grantsburg

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Youth Hockey Amery Warrior PeeWee

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GYMNASTICS Upcoming

Thursday, Jan. 29 6 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Rice Lake Saturday, Jan. 31 11 a.m.

St. Croix Falls at Hudson Grantsburg at Hudson

WOMEN’S POOL LEAGUE Team Greg's Gals Wise Guys Glass Bar Blacksmith Shop Suzy Q's Hack's JJ's I Kassel Tap JJ's II Shafer's

Score 80 65 65 63 61 60 59 46 44 42

Overall 12-1 12-1 7-4 4-7 2-8 2-9 5-7

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NAME: Jason Jensen SCHOOL: Grantsburg YEAR: Senior COMMENTS: The Pirate boys basketball team played with passion Tuesday night, but the game-winning shot ultimately fell on the shoulders of Jason Jensen, who hit a buzzer beating jumper to put the Pirates on top for the Jason Jensen win, and the Lakeland conference lead. Jensen also contributed 10 points in a highly defensive battle. – Marty Seeger

NAME: Becca Milligan SCHOOL: Unity YEAR: Senior COMMENTS: Becca Milligan has been coming around as a key force on the inside for the Eagles basketball team in the past week. Milligan led the Eagles in their past two wins with a pile of points.

Becca Milligan She scored 17 points in both wins last Friday and Monday against Webster and Prairie Farm.

–Marty Seeger

The Swami was all messed up by the cold weather postponements followed by his trip to Washington, D.C., for the Obama inauguration. But now most of the games have been rescheduled and played and he’s back in the groove.

His overall THE SWAMI record is now 67 – 17, for an 80-percent success rate.

“This week’s games are all really easy,” he said, “and I expect to go 17 – 0.”

Frederic 44, Webster 37 – A satisfying road victory for FHS. Siren 50, Drummond 30 – The Dragons yawn their way through this one.

Grantsburg 46, Unity 39 – Here’s an upset.

Luck 44, St. Croix Falls 42 – A very satisfying win for the Cards.

The Swami

PREDICTS

This week’s predictions: Girls games: Shell Lake 44, Webster 33 – The Lakevettes aren’t bad.

St. Croix Falls 53, Grantsburg 44 – The Saints finally get a victory.

Siren 42, Webster 25 – The champions steamroll toward a perfect 20 – 0.

Luck 42, Frederic 40 – The Vikes were hoping to avenge their earlier loss to the Cards but it’s not meant to be.

Unity 35, Cumberland 32 – Relax Eagles, this one is a cinch.

Boys games: Webster 41, Shell Lake 40 – Here’s a shocker.

Siren 40, Webster 39 – The Dragons sweep the rivalry this year.

Grantsburg 66, St. Croix Falls 40 – An easy Pirate win. The Saints get destroyed again.

Luck 70, Frederic 36 – The Cards coast to victory.

Siren 59, Prairie Farm 40 – A rare breather for the Dragons.

Siren 44, Clear Lake 40 – The young Dragons win again.

Grantsburg 77, Unity 40 – The Pirates win easily.

Webster 36, Frederic 35 – Coach Hedrick, the master tactician, steals a win.

Luck 58, St. Croix Falls 34 – Excuse me while I stifle a yawn.

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

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Economy can’t shake tradition of trapping

Some area trapping enthusiasts have already tacked their traps to the wall to signify the end of another season, while others are waiting for more springlike temMarty peratures for trapping beaver. All in all, it’s Seeger been a pretty average year for area trappers, and not just for lack of The animals in most cases.

Bottom With economic Line blows over the past year, the price of furs has significantly dropped from what was initially predicted prior to last fall, including the much-anticipated price expected for raccoon pelts.

According to Andy Jackson at the Log Cabin Store in Danbury, prices for raccoon pelts topped out about $35 at the end of the season last year, but currently average about $7 to $9. Despite the drop, he says prices are still OK, but as an avid trapper himself, he’d certainly like to see it get better.

“All in all I guess it isn’t all that bad, but things could be better,” Jackson said.

Even with the low prices, trappers have still been bringing in furs from the area all season long, and there hasn’t been a significant drop in the amount of furs coming in, with the exception of muskrats.

Jackson said some trapping enthusiasts quit trapping altogether when the fur prices drop, and not just because of the money. Trapping is difficult work, it takes time, and spending the hours tending to the hides just doesn’t add up.

“There’s always a certain amount of guys that trap just because they like to,” said Jackson, which has certainly been the case with Paul Petersen.

Petersen is an avid trapper and wildlife technician at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg. He also works to coordinate would-be trappers as a trapper education instructor.

“I still did a fair amount of trapping [this year] partly because it’s something I really enjoy doing with my son,” Petersen said.

Petersen does much of his trapping for muskrats, but occasionally goes after canine species such as coyote and fox. Muskrats, in particular, might have been his main target species this year,

but he only averaged $3.10 per pelt, which didn’t add up as well as he’d hoped.

“It just didn’t pay to work too hard for them,” Petersen said.

Another aspect that led to less trapping for muskrats was the drought conditions over the past two years. Less water means fewer muskrats, and Petersen said Crex Meadows didn’t see the amount of trappers it has compared to other years. He said some trappers have driven from as far as southern Wisconsin to trap for muskrats and other species, but he didn’t see that this year. Even still, Petersen said there were several people trapping for canines and beaver.

“These days you don’t see a lot of people out compared to the early 1980s when prices were really high,” Petersen said.

But those who do consider trapping a fulltime obsession all share a passion for the hard work and dedication it takes to be a successful, regardless of how the economy affects the current fur prices. Plus, trapping is a necessary tool in sustaining and maintaining the wildlife population.

In the eyes of most trapping enthusiasts, getting out and spending time in the great outdoors is one of the main reasons for trapping. For Petersen, it’s

While some have traps hanging in the woodshed already, others are waiting to get back out when the weather gets slightly warmer. – Photo submitted not only a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but to spend time with his son.

Of course, it would be nice to see better prices for pelts, no matter what the species might be. Plus, better prices can bring more interest in trapping, which

Spring 2009 wild turkey harvest permit drawing completed Youth turkey hunt set for April 11-12 MADISON – The permit drawing process for 2009 spring turkey hunting permits has been completed. Postcard notifications will be mailed to successful applicants during the last week of January. More than 154,500 permits will be awarded from the initial drawing.

The spring 2009 turkey hunting season will run from April 15-May 24 in six 5day periods. A total of seven zones, 15 state parks and Fort McCoy will be open for hunting.

Hunters who do not receive a postcard by mid-February can check their permit status online through the DNR Online Licensing Center or call the DNR call center at 888-936-7463.

In total, 225,709 permits are available for the spring 2009 turkey season compared to 212,985 in 2008.

Hunters harvested 52,880 turkeys during the 2008 spring season and preliminary harvest numbers from the 2008 fall season stand at 10,644. Final harvest numbers for the 2008 fall season will be published in the 2008 Wisconsin Big Game Hunting Summary in spring of 2009.

New zone structure in effect Similar to the 2008 fall turkey hunting season, the number of turkey hunting

zones (pdf; 453 kb) has been reduced to seven large zones instead of the previous 46-zone structure. The same amount of total turkey hunting area is the same. Each of the new zones combine a number of the smaller zones to give hunters more flexibility to move about in search of wild turkeys. Hunters should refer to the online map or request a map from a DNR Service Center.

Hunters are reminded that Fort McCoy runs a separate spring turkeyhunting season, different from the state of Wisconsin spring turkey hunt.

Hunters who did not apply for or didn’t receive a turkey permit through the state drawing in a Wisconsin turkey hunting zone for the 2009 spring season are eligible to apply for a spring permit at Fort McCoy. Applications can be obtained from Fort McCoy by visiting their Web site www.mccoy.army.mil or by calling 608-388-3337.

Youth turkey hunt set for April 11-12 Youth hunters, age 12-15 who have successfully completed a hunter education program, may participate in the 2009 youth turkey hunt. Each youth must also have a valid spring 2009 turkey harvest permit.

Youth are allowed to hunt on April 11 and 12 in the Turkey Management Zone their permit was issued for regardless of

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what the time period their permit is issued for, and may harvest one turkey total, during this two-day hunt.

Hunters must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. For more information on the Youth Turkey Hunt visit dnr.wi.gov.

The youth hunt was created in 2007 to provide youth with an opportunity to hunt turkeys and gain valuable hunting experience by working closely with an experienced mentor before the regular season opens.

Outlook for winter survival Winter survival should be good this year according to biologists. Wild turkeys in Wisconsin have proven themselves to be tough birds. Like any wildlife species, wild turkeys need food, shelter and cover in order to survive. As long as there is access to ample food and snow depth does not hinder their ability to navigate their surroundings for an extended period of time, wild turkeys can handle nearly any

Wisconsin winter. In fact, wild turkeys can remain in roosting areas for up to two weeks during especially severe weather and can lose up to 40 percent of their body weight before dying of starvation.

Artificial feeding is not the best approach to helping wild turkeys from a biological viewpoint. Feeding turkeys can actually be more of a risk to the birds because the practice can cause many birds to routinely flock to the same place, increasing the risk of disease transmission and making the birds more vulnerable to predators, which also are attracted to feeding areas.

Ultimately, long-term habitat management directed toward increasing yearround habitat suitability for turkeys is the best investment.

For updated information on leftover spring permit availability and other information regarding the 2009 spring turkey-hunting season, please visit the spring turkey season page of the DNR Web site. – from the DNR

Burnett County pike Brady Baker, St. Croix Falls, caught this 30-inch, 7-lb. northern, while fishing with his dad on a local Burnett County Lake on Jan. 18.

Brady is the son of Paul and Cheryl Baker and the grandson of Jerry Hokanson of Grantsburg and Judy Hokanson of Siren. – Photo submitted

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Fulbeck to speak in Duluth

Safe Start presentation

DULUTH, Minn.

Performance artist, author and award-winning filmmaker Kip Fulbeck will speak on “Race, Identity and the Changing Face of America” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the Mitchell Auditorium on The College of St. Scholastica campus. The event is free and open to the public. Workshops will be held for area high school students and St. Scholastica students at 10 and 11:30 a.m. respectively on Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Mitchell Auditorium. During his Feb. 10 talk, Fulbeck will use politically charged comedy and film to explore ethnic stereotypes and opinions on interracial dating, gender roles and personal identity. A. Magazine calls his performance “a high speed rush - think Chris Rock meets VH-1!” and Asian Week says “he sucks you in with pop and flash, but leaves you thinking.” Fulbeck’s words and artwork have received a landslide of attention from media as diverse as MTV and CNN. A popular professor of art at the University of California, Santa Barbara, he has performed and exhibited in over 20 countries and throughout the U.S., including the Museum of Modern Art, the Singapore International Film Festival the World Wide Video Festival, and on PBS. For more information about the event contact Champeaux at 218-723-7016 or achampea@css.edu, or visit www.css.edu/kipfulbeck.xml. - submitted

Grantsburg School Board President David Ahlquist listened intently to Safe Start Driving School’s Dorie Pederson, who spoke at the board’s Jan. 26 meeting.

Pederson, and her husband Rick, owners of Safe Start Driving School, gave a presentation on their program. The board will be reviewing options for restructuring the district’s driver education program for next year with the retirement of the district’s driver education instructor, Paul Bergman. See story on school board meeting on page 12. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Time for a change

Siren police report Jan. 17: The Siren officer on duty responded to a possible drug overdose call in Siren at 11:09 a.m. He was at the residence until a sheriff’s deputy and ambulance arrived.

Jan. 20: A letter was sent to Mike or Barb Ford, Siren, regarding an unreturned movie taken out from Siren Auto Stop.

They have until Jan. 28 to return the movie or make other arrangements with the store.

Jan. 22: A $25 parking ticket for parking on the wrong side of the street on Main Street in a prohibited area was issued to a GMC truck registered to Leigh Anne Bredenberg, Champlin,

Minn., at 8:40 a.m.

An accident on Cemetery Road at its junction with Clemenson Drive at 3:50 p.m. involved a school bus driven by Christine B. Connel, 59, Siren, and a vehicle driven by 64-yearold James Leonard Damman, Blaine, Minn. According to the report, both vehicles were going slow on a bend in the roadway.

The driver stated that he pulled to the right to avoid the school bus. The bus hit Damman’s left bumper and fender; his vehicle hit the right front side of the bus.

Children were reportedly on the bus at the time but only minor damage was done to the bus.

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Grantsburg High School Principal Stan Marczak shows off one of the school’s new clocks. A new clock system was recently installed at the high school, replacing the old system which had been in operation since the school was built in 1984.

“We moved here in 1984 and that’s when the clock system was put in.

Since then, we have had to replace individual clocks on a regular basis.

They would cease to produce accurate time after a few years. We have had time variances along the way. Now, we are all on the same time!” said Marczak.

Marczak also said the school can use any MP3 sound for the bell tones. “So anyone can submit a bell tone for us to try.” — Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Grantsburg High School students stop to check the time as they head to class. The school recently installed a new clock system and added several more clocks in the hallways. The old clocks often showed different times but the new clocks are all in sync so students will now have no excuse for being late to class.

Hraychuck visits Center Polk County’s early childhood facility has three classrooms for children who are 3 years of age and an additional three classrooms for children enrolled in their pre-K option for 4-year olds. It currently collaborates with three school districts in the county for pre-K services; Frederic, St. Croix Falls and Luck. It provides their entire pre-K program at this time. The Head Start model has been the premiere preschool program for over 40 years. The center serves 3- and 4-year-olds from every school district in Polk County.

And, in the case of the Luck School District, it’s able to serve children from all economic backgrounds at one facility, integrated into all classrooms. The center provides services for 88 3- and 4-year-olds, and 23 Early Head Start children who include families with children from newborn to age 3. It provides a comprehensive prenatal curriculum and works very closely with the county’s Birth to Three Program. If your family is interested in enrollment opportunities should call 715-4853413. The center is currently enrolling for this year and next fall also. State Rep. Ann Hraychuck is shown above touring the center. “We want to thank Ann for touring our facility and spending so much time playing with the children and gathering information about our program,” stated a center spokesperson. “ The children enjoyed her visit very much!” - Photo submitted

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Polk County circuit court Ricky A. Mosay, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Ridge D. Mosay, Amery, fail/stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Jeffrey M. Nelson, Cumberland, retail theft, $217.50.

Matthew R. Nissen, Milltown, interstate record of duty status, $194.00.

Leslie A. Ortega, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Joseph R. Palmer, New Richmond, speeding, $160.80.

Trent J. Parker, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Travis J. Parmeter, Centuria, operate without valid license, $186.00.

Brian C. Peterson, St. Croix Falls, theft by issuance of worthless checks, $272.39.

Megan E. Peterson, Luck, disorderly conduct w/motor vehicle, $173.40; keep open

Burnett County sheriff’s report struck a tree about 60 feet off of the trail.

The operator was ejected from the snowmobile and his leg hit the tree. He was reported to have a broken femur. The operator was cited for careless operation of a snowmobile.

Arrests Jan. 17: Jamie M. Magnuson, 28, Frederic, was arrested on a Burnett County warrant and possession of drug paraphernalia. Anthony M. Branco, 23, St. Paul, Minn., was arrested for possession of THC and drug paraphernalia.

They were arrested while ice fishing on Round Lake in Trade Lake Township.

Jan. 24: Douglas L. Foster, 46, Barronett. was arrested for

domestic disorderly conduct.

The victim in the incident enacted the 72-hour no-contact restriction.

Jan. 25: Trevor D. Demarre, 23, Webster was arrested for resisting or obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct for an incident at the Black and Orange bar in Webster.

Other incidents Jan. 19: A temporary restraining order was placed against Crystal A. McGraw, 33, Duluth, Minn., after she left a threatening phone call.

Jan. 22: Gordon F. Johnson from Mallard Lake Resort reported someone stole gas from the resort. The incident is under investigation.

Jan. 24: The Granary /

Polk County sheriff’s report Accidents Jan. 15, 12:38 p.m., St. Croix Falls Township, 1961 Hwy. 8, #1—PETER P. PLASTER, 48, Lindstrom, Minn.; #2—JACKIE L. GAFFEY, 66, Amery; Unit 1, a tow truck, was pulling out of Wayne’s Café with a tow to St. Croix Auto Body, and the driver stated he slid onto Hwy. 8 and was not able to stop on the ice/snow of the driveway and then struck unit 2, which was westbound on Hwy. 8, spinning unit 2 into the ditch.

Jan. 16, 6:05 p.m., Clayton Twp., 90th Avenue, .3 mile west of 55th Street, KYLE D. FINNEGAN, 22, Amery, was eastbound on 90th Avenue, lost control on the ice-covered road and went into the ditch.

Jan. 17, 3:33 p.m., Alden Twp., 220th Street, .05 mile north of 10th Avenue, DARRIN J. MURPHY, 17, New Richmond, was traveling northbound on 220th Street. Driver of unit 1 did not stop for a stop sign. Unit 1 struck a snowdrift on the roadway. Unit 1 slid into the east ditch and overturned.

Driver was cited for driving too fast for conditions and operating left of centerline.

Jan. 18, 12:08 a.m., St. Croix Falls Twp., 220th Street at 140th Avenue, KEITH J. ANDERSON, 41, Amery, was traveling northbound on 220th Street when the vehicle was traveling too fast to stop at a stop sign. The driver slammed on the brakes. Unit 1 spun around through the intersection, crossed 140th Avenue and came to rest in the trees on the north side of the T intersection of 220th Street/140th Avenue. A mark in the snow showed unit 1 started to spin while trying to stop at the stop sign. Driver cited for OMVWI. Jan. 18, 3:15 a.m., Georgetown Twp., Woodland Shores, .7 mile west of CTH I, AARON J. HOUGDAHL, 26, Milltown, was traveling westbound on 230th Avenue. Driver stated he thought he was on Chippewa Trail and did not see that the road turned to the south.

Driver stated he was drinking earlier in the evening. Driver was cited for open intoxicant in the motor vehicle.

Jan. 19, 1:12 p.m., Eureka Twp., Hwy. 87 at 210th Avenue, #1—ERIN A. PETERSON, 31, St. Croix Falls; #2—MARK W. HIGGINS, 18, Grantsburg; Unit

1 was southbound on Hwy. 87.

Unit 2 was also southbound on Hwy. 87. Unit 1 began to slow down, preparing to turn east onto 210th Avenue. Unit 1 did have the left turn signal activated. Unit 2 still southbound, rearended unit 1. Unit 1 spun in a counterclockwise motion, coming to rest on 210th Avenue. Unit 2 came to rest in the northbound lane on Hwy. 87. Driver of unit 1 cited for operating without a license. Driver of unit 2 cited for inattentive driving. Unit 2 driver received a minor injury (not wearing seat belt) and was transported by EMS. Other incidents Jan. 17, JAMES JUDKINS, Dresser, reported his son’s (JERRY JUDKINS, Dresser) 1996 Acura Integra vehicle was stolen from his property.

Jan. 21, MICHAEL D. WEBER, RR Osceola, reported the tires had been vandalized on his race car trailer.

Jan. 22, MARVIN C. HALVERSON, RR Frederic, reported that someone has been burglarizing his residence, removing clothing, food, DVDs and a Red Rider BB gun.

Burnett County criminal court Gary L. Kaefer, 56, Frederic, improper signal for stop or turn, $160.80.

Sally V. Goossen, 31, Somerset, speedometer violations, 160.80.

Justin G. Rivard, 20, Danbury, speeding, $211.20.

Troy A. Lanning, 41, Siren, speeding, $186.00.

Yvonne M. Harrington, 44, Danbury, speeding, $160.80.

Jennifer G. Raygor, 27, Amery, speeding, $186.00.

Eric J. Stephenson, 21, Maple Grove, Minn., speeding, $211.20.

Doyle G. Swift, 39, Grantsburg, speeding, $160.80.

Robert J. Deering, 48, Champlin, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Gregory W. Nelson, 44, Grantsburg, speeding, $160.80.

Dean E. Bergquist, 52, Shell Lake, speeding, $160.80.

William A. Walker, 19, Grantsburg, speeding, $160.80; underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $249.00; possession of marijuana, $309.00.

Michael M. Madsen, 28, Danbury, operating while suspended, $186.00; OWI, $667.00, alcohol assessment, license revoked six months.

Thomas C. Pittman, 27, Danbury, operating while suspended, $186.00.

Sean T. Reynolds, 21, Webster, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $249.00.

Matthew D. Hatfield, 18, Sandstone, Minn., underage drinking, $249.00.

Raymond C. Erickson, 50, Siren, OWI, $665.50, alcohol assessment, license revoked six months.

Broderick T. Swain, 32, Shell Lake, disorderly conduct, $309.00.

Magan M. Martinson, 22, Webster, obstructing an officer, $173.00.

Kara R. Tomaszewski, 30, Danbury, possession of drug paraphernalia, 10-day jail sentence, Huber release granted, license suspended six months, $88.00.

Rapheal P. Ptacek, 33, Prescott, OWI, $1,219.00, 60day jail sentence, Huber release granted, may serve time in St. Croix County at no cost to Burnett County, may use electronic monitor system at jail’s discretion, license revoked 24 months, alcohol assessment.

Wandra L. Matrious, 36, Danbury, OWI, $766.00, threeyear probation, license revoked 24 months, 10-month jail sentence, Huber release with child care, alcohol assessment.

Hardware Hank in Webster reported that someone vandalized the pop machines in front of the store. The incident is under investigation.

Jan. 24: Louvern H. Moen, Webster, reported that Donald A. Baker, 61, Siren, had apparently passed away at his house.

The medical examiner confirmed the death, and the death is under routine review.

Jan 25: Richard P. Bistram, from of Fur, Fins and Feathers, reported that four portable ice shacks and five pull sleds were missing from inside a locked fence. He also reported that the south side of the fence was cut away. The incident is under investigation.

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Accidents Jan. 19: Melissa C. Franson, 27, Rice Lake, was eastbound on Hwy. 70 in LaFollette Township when Betty M. Johnson, 67, Webster, turned from St. Croix Street into the westbound lane on Hwy. 70. She lost control during the turn and drifted into the eastbound lane where she hit the Franson vehicle. An occupant of the Johnson vehicle was possibly injuried.

Otherwise there were no reported injuries. Johnson was issued one citation for driving too fast for conditions.

Jan. 24: Brian C. Pinska, 28, Somerset, was injured in a snowmobile accident when the snowmobile he was driving

intoxicants in motor vehicle, $249.00.

Peterson Trucking of Chisago Inc., Chisago City, Minn., violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $206.85.

Cody J. Richert, Luck, speeding, $211.20.

Cory Rollins, no town given, directional lamp, $148.20.

Carly A. Rygwalski, Oakdale, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Michael A.F. Shanley, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Adam B. Steffen, Turtle Lake, operating left of center, $198.40; failure to notify police of accident, $249.00.

Bonny L. Steffen, Luck, operating while under influence, $675.00, six-month license suspension.

Notices (Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARILYN SALMON D.O.B. 5/3/1929 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 08 PR 95 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was May 3, 1929, and date of death was December 13, 2008. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 2134 200th Ave., Centuria, WI 54824.

All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before April 24, 2009.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar January 15, 2009 Attorney David L. Grindell GRINDELL LAW OFFICES, S.C. P.O. Box 585, Frederic, Wisconsin 54837 477444 WNAXLP 715-327-5561

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

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Landen M. Strilzuk, Luck, speeding, not guilty plea.

Pamela A. Thompson, Clayton, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .01 or more, not guilty pleas.

Daniel A. Vadnais, Clayton, issuance of worthless checks, $474.21.

Alicia A. Vano Truttmann, Clayton, speeding, not guilty plea.

Michael S. Wemlinger, Hudson, speeding, $160.80.

Robert R. Wiesner, Homosassa, Fla., building structure without building permit, not guilty plea.

Jessica A. Wolf, Dresser, speeding, $160.80.

Evan D. Wyatt, Sunbright, Tenn., interstate record of duty, $257.00.

(Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL J. POHLEN a/k/a MICHAEL POHLEN Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 09 PR04 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was December 17, 1936, and date of death was October 19, 2008. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 1383 167th Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024-7535.

All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before April 24, 2009.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar January 14, 2009 Scott M. Nelson Personal Representative/ Attorney 400 South Second Street #210 Hudson, WI 54016 612-339-8131

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$160.80.

Daniel R. Kaiser, Luck, disorderly conduct with motor vehicle, $173.40.

Leon C. Kist, Frederic, operate without valid license, $186.00.

Brian L. Kolve, St. Croix Falls, operate without valid license, $186.00.

Larry D. Michaelson, Balsam Lake, violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $325.54.

Charles M. Leclaire, Sauk Centre, Minn., interstate record of duty status, $257.00.

Elijah J. Lyke, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Michael A. McCollough, Gilman, operate without valid license, $186.00.

Johnathan M. Merrill, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Tracey L. Mofle, Rice Lake, operating after rev./susp. of registration, $160.80.

(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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Stephen W. Durbin, Rice Lake, speeding, $236.40.

Eklund Ag Service Inc., Isanti, Minn., violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $336.12, violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $209.87.

Foltz Trucking Inc., Detroit Lakes, Minn., violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $208.86.

Nathan E. Fouks, Deer Park, speeding, $186.00.

Brandon A. Gaston, Eau Claire, operating without valid license, $186.00.

Adam D. Gindt, Frederic, fail to stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Amie L. Graebner, Cottage Grove, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Barry J. Henschke, Milltown, speeding, $211.20.

Lisa M. Hicks, Centuria, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Richard A. Hoban, White Bear Lake, Minn., speeding,

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Maurice C. Andersen, Siren, issuance of worthless checks, $252.50, two counts.

Joseph H. Bentler, Donnellson, Iowa, interstate record of duty status, $194.00.

Bentler Trucking, Inc., Donnellson, Iowa, violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $315.71.

Lisa J. Binsfeld, Prairie Farm, speeding, $160.80.

David N. Bissonnette, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Tara L. Black, Eau Claire, speeding, $186.00.

Shawn L. Brown, Amery, speeding, $211.20.

Shelly M. Campeau, Cumberland, retail theft, $249.79.

Erin Dahlberg, no town given, speeding, $160.80.

Nicole M. Dahlberg, Milltown, permit unauthorized minor to drive, not guilty plea.

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Lorraine Radke, Town Clerk (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.

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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.

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Gene Dopkins, Webster, and June R. Larson, Webster, Jan. 23.

Burnett County deaths Judith D. Ames, 59, Dewey, Jan. 14.

Dorothy E. Olson, 86, Grantsburg Village, Dec. 17.

NOTICE

PART-TIME HELP WANTED

TOWN OF DANIELS

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at Tim Tjader Residence (8783 Daniels 70) Agenda: Goals & Objectives, Possibly Policy Ellen M. Ellis, Clerk Submitted January 26, 2009

(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.

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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

Burnett Co. marriage license

(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.

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(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. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY S & C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

David B. Holmdahl, Teresa M. Holmdahl, f/k/a Teresa M. Johnson and U.S. Bank, National Association, N.D., Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 07 CV 649 Case Code: 30304 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 14, 2008, in the amount of $226,631.85, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 19, 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 will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

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

PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Judicial Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 36 North, Range 19 West, Town of Sterling, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2717 250th Avenue, Cushing, WI 54006.

Dated this 14th day of January, 2009. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Ronald L. Siler VAN DYK, WILLIAMSON & SILER, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 201 South Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017

MEETING NOTICE

Sadie E. Rogers, 21, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, Jan. 23.

Lawrence J. Staples, 34, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, Jan. 23.

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Amy L. Parker, 23, Siren, arrest warrant - complaint, Jan. 19.

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(Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25) Brandi J. Java, 24, STATE OF WISCONSIN Grantsburg, arrest warrant CIRCUIT COURT complaint, Jan. 22.

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 Monthly Board Case Number: 07 CV 648 Meeting NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Monday, Feb. 2, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by at 7 p.m. virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 15, 2008, in Milltown Fire Hall the amount of $108,864.27, the Virgil Hansen, Clerk Sheriff will sell the described 476751 11-12a,d 22-23L premises at public auction as follows: (Jan. 14, 21, 28) TIME: March 10, 2009, at 10 a.m.

STATE OF WISCONSIN TERMS: 1. 10% of successful CIRCUIT COURT bid must be paid to Sheriff at POLK COUNTY sale in cash or by certified IN THE MATTER OF THE check. Balance to be paid ESTATE OF upon confirmation.

BRYAN L. MONSON PLACE: Front Entrance to the DOD: November 30, 2008 Polk County Justice Center Notice to Creditors located at 1005 W. Main St., (Informal Administration) Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

Case No. 08PR92 DESCRIPTION: Lots 1, 2 and An application has been filed 3, Block 3, Baker’s Addition to the Village of Milltown, for informal administration for the estate of the decedent, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 105 whose date of birth was June Elizabeth Street, Milltown, WI 25, 1959, and date of death was November 30, 2008. The dece54858. dent died domiciled in Polk TAX KEY NO.: 151-25.

County, State of Wisconsin, Dated this 6th day of January, with a post office address of: 2009.

1510 80th Street, Balsam Lake, /s/Timothy G. Moore WI 54810.

Sheriff of Polk County All interested persons have waived notice.

Deborah A. Blommer Creditors’ claims must be filed State Bar #1000749 with the probate registrar on or Attorney for Plaintiff before April 13, 2009.

13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 Jenell L. Anderson 262-790-5719 Probate Registrar Blommer Peterman, S.C., is January 5, 2009 the creditor’s attorney and is Brian D. Byrnes, Bakke attempting to collect a debt on Norman, S.C. its behalf. Any information 314 Keller Ave. N. obtained will be used for the Amery, WI 54001 purpose. (138506) 715-268-7360

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The Siren Sanitary District will hold a meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall.

Immediately following the Siren Sanitary District meeting the Town of Siren Board Meeting will be held at approximately 7 p.m. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary Hunter, Clerk, at 715-349-5119.

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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.

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Case No. 08-CV-496 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 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.

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.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS LAWN CARE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SIREN

This project will involve lawn care for the School District of Siren. Area of school grounds to be maintained are approximately 8 acres.

To obtain further specifications, contact the Siren School District Office at 24022 Fourth Avenue North, Siren, WI, or contact Don Fleischhacker Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, by dialing 715-349-7392, ext. 403. To receive specifications by mail, dial 715-349-7392, ext. 401.

All proposal bids to be in the Siren School District Office

by February 13, 2009, at 4 p.m., sealed and marked “Lawn Care.”

Proposal bids may be mailed to: Siren School District Office, 24022 Fourth Avenue North, P.O. Box 29, Siren, WI 54872.

The Siren Board of Education retains the right to reject any 477279 23-24L and all proposal bids.

(Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WACHOVIA MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs.

REBECCA D. SCHAAR and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Rebecca D. Schaar, and JOHN DOE and/or JANE DOE, unknown tenants, and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., and POLK COUNTY, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-382 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 5, 2008, in the amount of $66,303.41, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 10, 2009 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: The North 100 feet of the East 1/2 of Lot "W", Block 16, First Addition to Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin PROPERTY ADDRESS: 409 Lake Avenue N, Village of Frederic.

TAX KEY NO.: 126-231-0 Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS & ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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RONALD C. BECKWITH; and TAMMY M. BECKWITH, his wife, Defendants.

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WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-CB6, Plaintiff,

(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.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591

O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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

EXPERIENCED PHARMACIST

Pharmacist - Half time, days with occasional weekend, in-hospital setting. Licensed to work in WI. Apply Directly To SCRMC: Online: www.scrmc.org Fax: 715-483-0508 235 State Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-0286 An Equal Opportunity Employer

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

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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

(Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18)

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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.

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Harley H. Hansen, 90, Jan. 13, 2009, Luck William R. Pike, 59, Jan. 13, 2009, Balsam Lake Steven D. Schramski, 52, Jan. 13, 2009, St. Croix Falls Porter J. Dahl, 1 month, Jan. 15, 2009, Frederic

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LaVonne M. Relander, 66, Dec. 27, 2008, Georgetown Township Kenneth M. Bording, 88, Jan. 5, 2009, Luck Loretta B. Kreuz, 98, Jan. 6, 2009, Amery Katherine Ann Quitter, 59, Jan. 6, 2009, Alden Township William F. Johnson III, 92, Jan. 12, 2009, Frederic

(Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EVERHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, vs.

SHAUN A. THAYER and MORIA L. THAYER husband and wife and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE unknown tenants; and MIDLAND FUNDING LLC., and WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION; and BELINDA MAHONEY Defendants Case No. 08-CV-798 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 January 16, 2009, in the amount of $110,185.36, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 17, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 8, Block 12, Village of Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 512 Polk Avenue, Village of Centuria.

TAX KEY NO.: 111-321-0000.

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Notices/Employment

Polk County deaths

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Notices/Employment

The timeline for application for the 2009 - 10 school year is February 2, 2009, through 4 p.m., February 20, 2009. Application forms must be submitted to the District Administrator of the nonresident school district or online with the DPI within this timeline. Late applications will not be accepted.

Forms are available online at www2.dpi.state.wi.us/OpenEnrollApp or at your local school district. This notice is provided by the School 477070 23L Districts of Frederic, Luck, St. Croix Falls and Unity.

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT January 21, 2009

Job Title: Teachers for Summer School 2009 Job Description: 4 hours/day for four weeks beginning June 15 and ending July 10. Interested individuals who would like to offer active, hands-on and student-centered courses are encouraged to apply.

Requirements: Teachers must have a current Wisconsin teaching license. Elementary and Middle School positions available. Other duties may include recess duty, helping students load busses and welcoming students as they arrive to school.

To Apply: Contact Linda Halacy at 715-463-2455.

Applications are available online at 477380 23-24L www.gk12.net.

(Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

HERMAN HULSEY and SANDRA HULSEY husband and wife and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE unknown tenants; and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-763 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 16, 2008, in the amount of $234,708.10, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 18, 2009, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel I:Part of Lot 1, Block 2, Plat of Big Lake Beach, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at an iron stake on the dam on the inlet adjoining the Plat of Big Lake Beach; thence West by Southwesterly at an angle of 74° with the West line of Section 1, Township 32 North, Range 18 West, to a point which is 65 feet Northeast of the County Trunk Highway, said distance being measured along said line, this being the point of beginning; thence along said line 65 feet to the East line of the right of way of said County Trunk Highway; thence along the Easterly line of said County Trunk Highway approximately 185 feet to 1-1/2 inch pipe stake marked “W.B.”; thence in a North-

easterly direction parallel to the said line running from said dam to a point 65 feet Northeast of the right of way of said County Trunk Highway measured along said line; thence in a Northwesterly direction to the place of beginning. Parcel II: A part of Block 2, Plat of Big Lake Beach, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 1, Township 32 North, Range 18 West; thence South 00° 00’ 00” East along the West line of Section 1, 840.71 feet; thence North 89° 17’ 28” East 296.69 feet to an iron pin on the East right of way of County Highway K, being the point of beginning; thence North 23° 12’ 12” West along said right of way 37.71 feet to an iron pin; thence North 73° 06’ 00” East 65.00 feet to an iron pin; thence South 23° 12’ 12” East 57.33 feet to an iron pin; thence South 89° 17’ 28” West 69.93 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel III: A part of Block 2, Plat of Big Lake Beach, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as: Beginning at the intersection of Line 6 of Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1398 recorded in Volume 6 at page 214 as Document No. 481273 and the East line of County Trunk Highway “K”; thence South 23° 12’ 12” East 25.5 feet more or less to the Northwest corner of that certain parcel described in Volume 239 at page 303; thence East along the North line of said parcel to the lakeshore of Big Lake; thence Northwesterly along said lakeshore to the intersection of Line 7 and the East line of Outlot 1; thence South 71° 15’ 00” West 25.56 feet more or less to the point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1891 60th Avenue, Town of Alden.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-020230000 Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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NOTICE OF HEARING VILLAGE OF LUCK The Luck Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at 5:00 p.m. on February 16, 2009, at the Luck Municipal Building, at which time a request for variance will be heard as follows: Lee and Colleen Kaibel request a variance to Section 10-1-140(a) and (b) (2) of the Zoning Code, Village of Luck, Wisconsin. This variance is requested so that the applicant may construct an accessory structure without a principal structure present and said accessory structure will be 30 ft. by 30 ft. in size. The affected property is located in part in Govt. Lot 1, Section 26, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, Village of Luck, Polk County.

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SALES

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For more details & to apply, go to www.syscomm.com. Only online applications are accepted.

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Polk County is accepting applications for the following positions: Mental Health Therapist $23.27/hr.

2 Full-time Positions, 37.5 hr./week Deadline to apply: Open until filled JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM POLK COUNTY’S WEB SITE AT: www.co.polk.wi.us, or Polk County Dept. of Employee Relations, 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, 715-485-9176. AA/EEOC

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PUBLIC SCHOOL OPEN ENROLLMENT

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Burnett County Land & Water Resource Management Plan

FREDERIC BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Burnett County Land and Water Conservation Department will hold a public hearing to accept comments and questions regarding the Burnett County Natural Land & Water Resource Management Plan. The public hearing will be held Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI, Room 165.

The purpose of the plan is to guide the Land and Water Conservation Department in its efforts to conserve and protect natural resources, while supporting sustainable economic and recreational use of these resources. The plan will also provide the basis for seeking funding from various private, local, state, and federal sources.

Copies of the draft plan are available from the Burnett County Land and Water Conservation Department located in the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren. The department office hours are 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

All interested persons are invited to present comments at the hearing. The Land and Water Conservation Department will accept written comments until Friday, February 477067 23-24L 6, 2009.

The President, Mr. Nelson, called the regular meeting of the Frederic School District Board of Education to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008, in the 7 - 12 School, Room 107.

Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Engen, Mrs. Matz, Mr. Nelson and Mr. Taylor.

Administration present: Mr. Draxler, Mrs. Steen and Mr. Tischer.

Motion Matz/Taylor to approve the agenda as posted. Motion carried.

Motion Taylor/Matz that this meeting was properly noticed. Motion carried.

Mr. Engen took the oath of office.

Mr. Carley and Mr. Belanger shared information on nine-person football teams in area school districts.

There was discussion on the involvement of sixthgraders in junior high sports.

Motion Amundson/Taylor to approve the 11-17-08 regular meeting minutes and the 12-08-08 special meeting minutes. Motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Nelson provided a summary of the 11-17-08 closed session minutes.

Motion Amundson/Matz to approve the 10-20-08 closed session minutes. Motion carried 5-0.

The invoices for November 2008 were presented as follows: Regular invoices (#7095-7149 & 37500-37549).............................................$283,460.36 Payroll account...........................................$204,079.22 Motion Amundson/Taylor to authorize and confirm the money payments of the invoices presented.

Motion carried 5-0.

Mrs. Matz presented receipts for November 2008, totaling $107,870.28.

Mr. Tischer reviewed the 2008-2009 budget.

The administration presented building and district reports. Reports were submitted and presented by buildings and grounds and food service.

Mr. Tischer reported that Jan King has informed the district that she will return to her duties for the 200910 school year.

Motion Taylor/Amundson to permanently close the swimming pool. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Taylor/Amundson to advertise for bids for the pool closing as follows: One for demolition and removal from site; and one for scrap value of the pool.

Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Matz/Engen to approve a modification for the support staff health insurance, beginning January 1, 2009. Motion carried 5-0.

The Virtual Education Policy was reviewed.

Motion Taylor/Matz to approve a proposed calendar adjustment to better accommodate student absences during the spring band/choir trip to Florida. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Amundson/Matz to approve an in-service day for the 7-12 School on March 31, 2009, when the Frederic 7-12 School is the host site for the USCV Music contest. Motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Stotz presented the audit report to the Board and Administration. Motion Taylor/Engen to accept the audit report as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Amundson/Matz to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0.

Time: 9:18 p.m.

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The regular meeting of the Village Board was held on December 8, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. President Phil Knuf called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Kerry Brendel, Maria Ammend, John Boyer, William Johnson, Jamie Worthington and Phil Knuf. Brad Harlander arrived at 7:30 p.m.

Approval of Minutes: Johnson made the motion to approve the minutes of the November 10 meeting, seconded by Boyer and motion carried.

November Treasurer’s Report: Brendel questioned credit card purchases and the decision was made to call a finance committee meeting to discuss policies at that time. Motion to approve November Financials by Brendel, seconded by Ammend and motion carried.

Set Date and Time of 2009 Caucus: Brendel made the motion to set Caucus date as January 27 at 6:30 p.m., seconded by Worthington and motion carried.

Discussion of School Letter in Regards to the Swimming Pool: Dave Wondra reviewed the letter from Mr. Tischer with members of the Board. Members discussed the letter. Brendel made the motion to write a letter responding to the two questions that were posed in the letter: #1. No; and #2. Yes; and in return asking Mr. Tischer to disclose the total investment amount to bring the current pool up to code and how many years pool would be operable if repairs were made? Seconded

by Worthington, all in favor and motion carried.

Borrowing Resolution - 070908: Brendel made the motion to adopt resolution 070908 to authorize a loan in the amount of $75,000 at 4.5% interest for a period of 10 years for the purpose of financing the purchase of the property known as the feed mill. Motion was seconded by Johnson all members voted yes.

Committee and Department Head Report: Public Works - Ken Hackett was present and reported that the grader is running great with repairs that were made and stated that posts and rope will be put up on Coon Lake in the next couple days.

Park Board - Johnson announced that the Depot will be open on Dec. 13 for Christmas in Frederic.

Library - Chris Byerly was present and informed members that Santa will be at the Library on Sat., Dec. 13, from 9:30 a.m. 12:45 p.m. and the Arts Board will be available from 10:00 a.m.

- 1:00 p.m. to present and answer questions. During School Christmas vacation the Library will show movies every afternoon at 3:00 p.m.

Law Enforcement - RJ Severude presented the Combined Summary Report for November and stated that residents should be aware of telephone scams, especially over the holidays.

Finance Committee - Committee members agreed to meet to review financial policies on Monday, Dec. 15, at 6:30 p.m.

Village Administrator - Dave Wondra reported that Public Works is currently renting an aerial lift to conform with OSHA standards and will be purchasing a truck for $9,000. An asbestos test will be done this week on the feed mill and village will advertise for bids to remove. SEH met with Dave and crew regarding internal settler at Sewer Plant. The decision was made to disconnect it and keep the $70,000. Dave stated that Village will not need to act on anything right away, would like to wait and see how it goes over the next year. Route from the Arts community will bring request for assistance in writing to the Village Board.

Adjourn: Worthington made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Johnson and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

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Regular Meeting Monday, December 15, 2008

VILLAGE OF FREDERIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS

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CSI Grantsburg Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland and Julie Mead, a physician’s assistant, instructed Grantsburg Middle school students on the art of crime scene investigation on three separate occasions last week. The first class taught fingerprinting and students learned how to take a latent fingerprint from a pop can. They also used magnetic ink to get a fingerprint. In the second session, Roland focused on evidence, and what police officers and forensic experts do to gather evidence from a crime scene. In the final class Roland and Mead set up a mock crime scene, and the students had to identify potential evidence and what that evidence might mean.

The classes proved to be popular and informative and will likely be held again. - Special photos

Dave Bistram benefifitt

Friends Jill Lehmann and Sonny Wilson were glad to see Dave Bistram (Center) looking well and smiling. Bistram has had a long recovery since his stroke in November. Lehmann and Wilson were just two of the many people who attended a benefit for Bistram last Saturday at the Grantsburg Legion Hall.

Jeff Fallstrom of the Grantsburg Legion was the emcee at the benefit held for Dave Bistram Saturday night. Fallstrom got help picking raffle prize winners from 6-year-old Elijah Buchner. Elijah, whose parents are friends of the Bistrams, drew the winning names for Fallstrom to announce.

Mary and Dave Bistram received many hugs and well wishes from family and friends during a benefit held for Dave at the Grantsburg Legion Hall Saturday, Jan. 24. Bistram has been recovering from a stroke he suffered in November.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Dave Bistram’s parents, Kenneth and Diane Bistram, greeted friends and family who came to the benefit for their son, Dave, at the Grantsburg Legion Hall Saturday. The benefit was held to help the Bistram family with expenses while Bistram continues his recovery from the stroke he suffered last November.

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Cody Ward benefifitt to create school memorial

by Brenda Sommerfeld BALSAM LAKE – A vehicle struck 7year-old Unity student Cody Ward on Oct. 3. He was airlifted to Regions Hospital, where he passed away five days later due to his injuries.

Although his mother, Harlene Fitzpatrick, and her children, Cody and Cori-lynn, 11, have lived in Polk County less than three years, the outpouring from the community has been – and continues to be – outstanding, Fitzpatrick had said in a Leader article after the accident.

“It’s amazing in a small community like this – how they all come together,” Fitzpatrick added in the article. “They welcome you with open arms. I’ve never had a door shut in my face in this community.”

With this in mind, family and friends decided to hold a benefit in the memory of Cody. It will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, from 2 – 6 p.m. at the Unity Elementary School.

“While we can not replace Cody, we can come together in the spirit of celebration to remember Cody,” the benefit flyer states. “Come join us for a day of family fun in memory of Cody.”

Along with kids games and music, there will be a chili feed, bake sale, raffle and silent auction.

An autographed Minnesota Wild jersey, signed Green Bay Packers football, autographed photo of Minnesota Viking Adrian Peterson, an Orlando timeshare of one week and Brett Favre collectible coins are just some of the items in the auction.

Donations for the raffle and silent auction are still being accepted, call 715554-3337.

The Unity School District donated the space, but the event is not sponsored or funded by the school.

Cody Ward, 7-year-old Unity student, passed away after being struck by a vehicle in early October.

A benefit will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, from 2 – 6 p.m. in order to raise money for a school memorial in his name. – Photo submitted According to the flyer, the family of Cody has requested that the funds raised are to be used to create a school memorial in Cody’s honor.

“I’d just like to thank everybody for what they’ve done,” Fitzpatrick had said in the earlier article. “Unity School has been a big support for Cori-lynn.”

Besides a memorial in the school, some of the money raised will also go toward sending Cody’s sister Cori-lynn to Camp Amanda. Camp Amanda is a nonprofit organization that helps children and teens who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, close relative or significant person in their life. – Mary Stirrat contributed to this article

Lunker landed at Falk Lake

Dance party targets empty teen scene

Jim Miles is shown with equipment he and his brother, Mike, use as part of the latest in local entertainment experiences for area youth. - Photo submitted POLK COUNTY - This Friday, Jan. 30, after the Luck/Frederic basketball doubleheader, the West Denmark Hall will be transformed into the most happening teen club scene that Polk County has ever seen. Or at least that is what Spiders from Mars Productions is claiming as they launch what they hope will be the end of dead weekends for local kids under 21.

Spiders from Mars is the latest in creative entertainment experiments from Jim and Mike Miles who have tried their hand at different events aimed at under-20-somethings who find themselves falling through the cracks when it comes to entertainment venues in rural outposts.

“If you’re too young for bars, where do you go out here to cut loose with your friends and your music?” asked Jim, whose three kids graduated from Luck and were caught in the void.

“Yeah, there is homecoming and prom at the schools but what about the other 50 weekends of the year.”

The Miles brothers have done some big shows out at their place during the summer months including a concert with internationally known talent such as Buckwheat Zydeco.

“We have enough stuff laying around here that with a couple of flatbed trucks, some two by fours, and a tarp or two, we can change this place into a world class music venue,” said Mike. “We want to do that on a smaller scale on a more regular basis to create a scene that rivals anything you can find in the Cities without the drive and expense.”

Jim has been running a completely tricked-out digital recording studio in his house for years, so he has some pretty high-tech gear around. He says the equipment is available and

S Tom Mahlen had the biggest catch out of Falk Lake this winter. Shown is the catch of the day, a 2006 Ski-Doo 800, shown with Mahlen’s son, Michael. It took several hours to land this lunker, and the hook was attached to a 10,000-lb. winch. When asked what kind of bait he used to catch the Ski-Doo, Mahlen replied, “It took a while to find just the right bait. My son, Charlie, finally suggested a large, juicy piece of fresh Arctic Cat. That did the trick. I trolled by it one time, and she was hooked.” The snowmobile sunk when its driver had a miscue and hit the channel and sank, Jan. 11. No injuries were reported - and the driver had insurance.

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portable enough that it isn’t too hard to haul it around.

“When we set it all up, our kids know that we throw the best dance parties around, so their friends come from all over the region just to hang out in the basement,” said Jim. “We did some dance parties at West Denmark a couple of years ago, and parents who were picking up their kids were blown away. They asked if we could do something like that for them.”

The show on Friday will include wall-projected video games, blacklight ping pong, snacks and a computer-generated light show that is second to none. “We’re not talking a couple of colored light bulbs and a mirror ball,” said Mike. “You have to see this to believe it.”

While the dance party is not an officially sanctioned school event, both Luck and Frederic schools have been notified, and administrators seem pleased that someone is doing something for students. While it is also not a church event, several members of the West Denmark congregation will be supervising the evening.

“The West Denmark Hall is one of the best music venues in the county, and yet it sits empty most of the year.

We’re excited to see the place used for something like this, and we want to make sure parents feel good about their kids being here,” said Jay Stackhouse, a member at the church.

The show starts after the basketball games and will go until midnight.

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Gil and Julie Hoel, former residents of Grantsburg, are shown in front of the U.S. Capitol prior to the inauguration of President Barack Obama. This was the closest they came to the inauguration. The Hoels watched the ceremony amongst the crowd in front of the Washington Monument.

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by Julie Hoel WASHINGTON, D.C. – My husband, Gil, and I went to Washington, D.C., having a place to stay during the inauguration of President Barack Obama, but no event tickets. We just planned to witness this historic event, and join with others who have been waiting for change in our country.

We positioned ourselves near one of the giant-screen TVs by the Washington Monument for both the “We Are One” concert on Sunday, Jan. 18, as well as the inauguration Tuesday, Jan. 20. There were 20 big screens that were put up along the National Mall. Each one had a speaker, and the sound was great.

The spirit of the crowd surrounding us was bubbling over with warmth, enthusiasm and excitement. It was heartwarming to witness strangers embracing one another, both figuratively and literally.

Everywhere we went, we met people who had truly embarked on personal pilgrimages to our nation’s capital. Two friends had walked 98 miles, raising money for Caritas Shelter, a program that benefits homeless people in Richmond, Va. We met Henry Healy, a young man

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from Moneygall, Ireland, who is an eighth cousin (really) of President Obama’s mother. He was traveling with a video cameraman and a young woman who was reporting the events for Obama FM in Moneygall, according to the Internet, the Irish ancestral home of President Obama.

Gil chatted with a young woman from Houston, Texas, who proudly explained that she had been selected to march in the parade with the AmeriCorps Alumni unit. We loved telling the shivering people we met from San Diego, Calif., Atlanta, Ga., and Florida that it was 30 degrees below zero when we left Wisconsin.

The crowds were friendly and helpful.

It’s truly remarkable that 1.8 million people moved in and out of the National Mall without incident. We both feel that we touched a moment in history that will hopefully turn the tide nationally and globally toward more cooperation and understanding. – edited by Nancy Jappe Editor’s note: Julie is a former Webster Elementary teacher

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Mike Decorah and Marla Geshick at their home in Hertel. Decorah is holding the two silver tickets that allowed them to get in front of the reflection pool, close to the inauguration. Geshick is holding a T-shirt that they made that includes the St. Croix Tribe’s official seal and, well, Obama. - Photo by Sherill Summer

Mike Decorah and Marla Geshick

by Sherill Summer HERTEL - Mike Decorah and Marla Geshick made a trip this past week to take part in history. They were among the massive crowd that witnessed the inauguration of Barak Obama.

As with many of the media stories already reported from Washington, D.C., that day, they reported that they had very cold feet by the time the inauguration was over, experienced long lines and huge crowds. But most of all, they reported a crowd that let nothing bother them or get in the way of enjoying the event.

Decorah, who campaigned extensively for Obama and even met Obama in Green Bay last October, was able to secure silver inauguration tickets through Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes and was able to get rooms at reasonable rates in Manassas, Va., about 25 miles from the mall through Gesheck’s relatives living in New Jersey.

As close as their rooms were to the big event, it still took hours to travel the 25 miles, beginning at about 4 a.m. Even after they found parking for their car and hopped a Metro train to L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station, just off the mall where the inauguration would be held at noon, it took two hours to reach daylight because of the sheer number of people streaming to the inauguration.

Still, Decorah and Geshick both said that everyone was upbeat.

They made it out of the Metro station a little after 8 a.m. and slowly made their way to the area reserved for the silver tickets.

They were able to work their way to a position in front of the reflective pool, near Grant’s statue, but backed away so they could see the actual swearing in from one of the big screens situated throughout the mall.

After the event, Decorah and Geshick were chilled enough that they were ready to head back to their parked car in Crystal City, Va. They must not have been the only ones cold, because as soon as the inauguration was over, a huge crowd worked their way to the Metro stations. Decorah and Geshick went back to L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station, but soon realized that the crowd was not moving at all, so instead, they decided to walk to Virginia and their parked car waiting for them.

It took them an hour to walk to their car. Later that night as they were eating, they heard stories of people waiting three hours to take the Metro out of the D.C. mall area, so they feel that they made the right decision by walking.

Decorah, who is on the St. Croix Tribal Council, has high hopes for the new administration’s relationship with Native American Tribes, and is looking forward to working with the new interior secretary Ken Salazar.

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Back from the inauguration/from page 1 Henry Healy, an eighth cousin of President Barack Obama’s mother, is shown here on the left in front of the White House with a cameraman and reporter from Obama FM, a station in Moneygall, Ireland, that has changed its name to Obama because of the town’s relation to the family of the 44th United States president. Healy is also from Moneygall.

Gil Hoel, formerly from Grantsburg, is shown trying to stay warm at 7 a.m. inauguration day as he headed toward the swearing-in area.

The ladies shown with him were complete strangers who were willing to get into the pose. “The typical spirit of the crowd,” commented Hoel’s wife, Julie.

RIGHT: “I finally got my chance to meet the new president at the airport,” Julie Hoel said. She is standing by a cardboard cutout supplied by students who had attended the Youth Ball, and stuck around until the bitter end in order to bring the cutout back to their high school history classroom. During the inauguration ceremony, Hoel bumped a beach ball up into the crowd in memory of her mom. The ball was from her mother’s collection of July 4 goodies. “She would have loved this day,” Hoel said.

Grace (Anderson) Vallis, a 2001 graduate of St. Croix Falls High School, was incorrectly identified in this photo that ran last week. Grace and her husband, Ben Vallis, served celebrities at one of the inaugural balls in Washington, D.C., but not this one.

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L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station hours before the inauguration. The station is located just off of the mall in Washington, D.C., and was especially busy on inauguration day.

This photo was taken before 8 a.m. Mike Decorah and Marla Geshick reported that it took two hours to make it out of the station and into the frigid outdoors that day, and because they made it out at 8:12 a.m., they had plenty of time to get chilled before the event.

Osceola sixth-grader Paul Willett and Congressman David Obey hung out at the Wisconsin reception at the inauguration celebration last week.

A view of the crowd from near the reflection pool outside the Capitol where the inauguration of Barak Obama was held on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Two Hertel residents secured silver tickets to the event and were able to take these photos. - Special photos

Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce honors community’s finest SHELL LAKE – The Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards Night Saturday, Jan. 24, at the community center.

There were two new awards given this year: Chamber Member of the Year and Business of the Year. The Educator of the Year Award was also changed, to School Staff of the Year, as the chamber wanted to recognize all staff members, not restricting the award to teachers. - Regan Kohler

Ken Schultz earned the honor of Shell Lake Citizen of the Year. Sharing this special time with him was his family. Back row (L to R): Bobbie Schultz, Tom Schultz, Chris Jensen, Rachael Jensen and Eric Jensen. Front: Tony Schultz, Jenna Schultz, Tammy Fulton, Ken Schultz, Bonnie Schultz and Theresa Jensen.

Photos by Larry Samson

Businessperson of the Year is Suzanne Johnson (L) of the Washburn County Register. Posing with her is Gerry Chartraw of Gerry’s 5th Ave. Salon, 2007 Businessperson of the Year.

Business of the Year went to The Body Shop owned by Matt and Ruth Dryden, shown with their daughters, Tia and Mya.

Kim Bulgrin (L) was named School Staff of the Year in recognition her devotion and passion as an educator in the school system that she was once a student in. 2007 Educator of the Year Patti Naglosky awarded the honors to her.

Shell Lake Chamber Member of the Year went to Phyllis Bergeron.

The four nominees were (L to R) Karla Mortensen, Melissa Denotter, Phyllis Bergeron and Diane Dryden.

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The Game

by Denis Simonsen One didn't have to spend more than a few minutes in the same room with Hook and St. Thomas to realize that they were a team, a rather odd team, but still, much like pair of well precisioned gears, they meshed together in a common motion.

What held them together with such obvious cohesion was not at first noticeable. It was their differences that stood out. If they had been a comedy team one would think of Mutt and Jeff or Laurel and Hardy. Then again they may remind you of Abbot and Costello.

Hook, tall and gangly with a shock of hair, nondescript in color and a personality much the same. He would be the straight man with a dour countenance, only revealing an occasional wry smile.

St. Thomas, on the other had, was short, not necessarily rotund but with a sort of compact roundness about him which included his face with its oval, almost pumpkin-appearance shape, including his toothy smile and bright fire lit eyes. The similarity was enhanced by an absence of ears which were hid beneath curly back hair.

However, they were not a comedy

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Writer’s Corner team on stage to amuse those around them nor had they chosen to take on these very interesting roles involving each other's lives. They had become a team by chance rather than choice. The draft had snuck up behind them and bit them in the behind early in the '60s and each of them had inadvertently been swallowed up by it while they were caught up in the excitement of savoring their piece of American pie that being young men born into upper-middleclass families afforded them. With no desire to attend college or even a trade school and even less ambition to select steady jobs that might actually get them somewhere, they were perfect specimens for Uncle Sam's collection of reluctant recruits.

The draft had abruptly introduced them to military life and, after basic training, thrust them unceremoniously onto the deck of a Navy vessel homeported out of Norfolk, Va. The exact time Hook and St. Thomas decided they were a team was hard to say. Perhaps it wasn't an exact time or in a certain place, but more of a gradual development, a gravitation together, governed by some hidden need.

Hook was a steamfitter, the Navy's name for a plumber, and St. Thomas was a machinist mate, the Navy's handle for a mechanic. Neither occupation had much to do with the game they

played in their spare time.

After they formed this team and began playing the game, they became inseparable, one seldom seen without the other whether aboard the ship or on liberty in some foreign port or while home-ported in Norfolk.

Their relationship was intense and sometimes they got on each others nerves. Whether it was Hook or St. Thomas that lit the fuse that threatened to test the limits of their harmony was hard to tell. There may have been a variety of reasons and as many outcomes.

The most obvious confrontation was when St. Thomas, feeling like he needed attention, would shadow box with his companion while in line for chow or maybe in the sleeping compartment as they got ready to go on liberty or returned from a day away from the ship.

Being the shorter of the two, his playful punches never came close to Hook as the taller, long-armed man would simply reach out with an open hand and hold St. Thomas's head far enough away to avoid any physical contact. It would begin in fun but, if St. Thomas persisted, Hook would turn in disgust and walk away. Ten minutes later they would be sharing the same table over the evening meal or just hanging around below deck in the recreation lounge.

When it was time for a game, they always seemed to have a number of challengers and even more spectators. Hook and St. Thomas were very good and everyone on the ship knew it. They seldom got beat. The rumor that went around the ship was that they let the other team beat them just so they had a

constant supply of challengers.

It was common knowledge, however, that they cheated, having developed a method, that though not clever, still worked. If there was a confrontation from the opposing team, it was soon put to rest either by St. Thomas, with his disarming smile making light of the situation, or by Hook, whose formidable appearance and angry eyes kept all but the most aggressive opponents from challenging them. No money changed hands, betting on the games was illegal. Any team that couldn't deal with Hook and St. Thomas's way of playing dropped out of the competition.

One can only speculate why the game even continued except that the turnover of green recruits aboard the ship gave them a steady supply of new victims.

And the game went on.

It was only when St. Thomas was transferred to a new duty station that the situation changed. Hook unable or reluctant to find a new partner retired from the game. St. Thomas? Well, it could be that because of his gregarious nature he might have adapted to the change, and sought out a new partner at his new duty station—and began a new game.

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Welcome Mr. President. Good luck. I think you will need it. God bless you and God bless America. That is as much as I will say about the entire matter. I will not discuss politics nor impose my beliefs on anyone. I will not judge others for feeling differently than I do.

Now … on with the show. I don’t know where that saying came from, but I remember using it when I was a child and we were doing one of our “plays” for the neighbors, who paid a penny to see what we were so proud of. I remember making up the story and setting the scene (such as children do) and standing behind the white sheets hung from the clothesline, trying to remember our lines. The audience was out there sitting on the blankets we had spread on the ground. We were nervous. The sheets parted and there we were in our mother’s dresses, shoes and hats, fake pearls and gloves, playing the parts that seemed so grown-up to us. I remember the toy dishes we used for a tea party where we discussed the princess who would save us from the wicked witch who was going to take over the town and turn it into a cornfield. We got tired of the play halfway through and offered everyone

their money back and my mother would serve everyone cookies and coffee or lemonade. I honestly think that is what our neighbors and friends came for. They always applauded our great performeven if the Blodgett ances, story line was a little confusing and the show ended long before the princess ever showed up. I remember Ellie being so mad because she was wearing my mother’s wedding dress and had a crown and magic wand and never even got to play her part. I think we started the next play with her appearing first so she was not mad anymore.

Do children do these things anymore? Their summers are so busy with soccer, baseball, summer school and assorted activities planned for them. I don’t think they have the time to do what we thought was so fun. I don’t

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know which is better. Being children who created their own fun or being children who are learning something someone else created for them.

I remember the bread man who delivered bread to the local restaurants and grocery stores. I think I had a horrible crush on him because he gave me chocolate donuts. (I still love those, with all of their preservatives.) He used to let me ride in the bread truck, which was open in the front with the bread racks that could be seen from the road.

I thought I was really something. It was only two blocks, but waving from that bread truck was almost as good as being in the kiddie parade on the Fourth of July.

I always pulled the wagon in the parade. My brother was Captain Hook and I was a fairy or he was George Washington and I was Betsy Ross.

Later I got to ride on the back of a convertible when I was in the Miss Corn Festival competition. I didn’t win, but wearing a long dress and nylon stockings made it all so special. I felt so grown-up.

I don’t even know if New Richmond even has a Corn Festival any more. I remember almost getting sick on the TiltA-Whirl, eating corn until my stomach

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Their support helps assist elderly and adults with disabilities to age in place.

Caregivers help Erma get her weekly groceries, drive Robert to visit his wife at the nursing home, visit with Ethel in her apartment and so much more.

The Andersen Foundation funding for operating expenses allows Interfaith Caregivers to coordinate volunteers to provide local transportation, friendly visits, phone reassurance, seasonal yardwork, business help, cancer drivers and much more. Transportation, chores

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Contact Interfaith Caregivers at 715-485-9500 for more information about volunteering or make a referral of a senior and adult living with disabilities who needs help with the small things that make such a big difference.

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ached but cotton candy was the best ever. I still love cotton candy. One year the festival was so special because they changed the name of Main Street to Knowles Avenue. Gov. Knowles was my uncle and Sen. Bob Knowles was my father and I was so proud. Charlie Tollander often said that those two men were the last of the ethical politicians.

Not being an expert on politics, I can’t comment on whether Charlie was just being nice or actually telling the truth as he saw it at the time. Speaking of Charlie, I will someday devote an article to the story of his growing up. Most of you don’t know about his most humble beginnings. Very interesting and I am sure you would enjoy the tale.

I left the computer for a while and came back completely uninspired.

Guess I had better quit while I am ahead. Anyone who thinks my column is always uninspired, God bless you. I am still looking for memories and stories you might have from your past.

Call me. I’m a good listener.

See you soon, Barbara Blodgett Director of Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County icburnettcounty@centurytel.net

Musical rehearsals open to public OSCEOLA - The St. Croix Valley Christian Community Choir will begin rehearsing, “Who is This Man, Jesus?” an Easter musical comprised of traditional and contemporary Christian music, on Sunday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m. at the Osceola Intermediate School. Performances will be held April 10, 11 and 12. A preview performance will be held on April 5.

Singers of all ages are needed, including kids. If you love the Lord and love to sing...and want to be part of a wonderful Easter experience, please join them. Call Linda Iwaszko 294-4775 for more information. - submitted

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Rambling on the Great River

by Russ Hanson Margo and I are spending a few weeks at a state park just out of Natchez, Miss. We are near the Mississippi River and have spent some time exploring the old river city of Natchez. It has ranged from 27 degrees up to 74 degrees and is a nice change from winter in Wisconsin and Minnesota!

This column starts the fifth year of stories we have put in the newspaper, mostly on local history from the Leader reader area. We are still looking to share your stories—so pass them along to us. We plan to return to Minnesota mid-February and to Wisconsin midMarch.

We have been reading the electronic version of the Leader and are getting used to it. The color photos there are nice and being able to read it wherever we travel is great. My laptop computer has wireless, so we stop at a public library or in the parking lot of any motel and can connect for free and read the paper.

We have a small pop-up tent camper that we pull behind the old Buick Roadmaster. The Buick required a trip to the service shop when the autoleveling air shocks pumped up to the max and stayed there. The service guy found a broken wire shorting out on the frame. He charged $8 for the wire repairs and new fuses and $140 to find where the wire was broken. The Buick is back in a relaxed attitude again.

We have spent the last two weeks touring Civil War battle sites, old cotton plantations and mansions, the Natchez Trace—a Federal Parkway from Nashville to Natchez (like a wild river only a wild road), military and local cemeteries, museums and scenic vistas, and visiting back-road towns and trying local restaurants for breakfasts of gravy, grits, country ham steak, and biscuits.

The state park is mostly filled with Wisconsin, Michigan and Ontario campers. Locals think it is too cold to be camping; those from Ohio and Indiana stop on their way to the deep south, but Upper Midwesterners aren’t able to handle the really warm temperatures further south without too much guilt. If we can say it frosted overnight here, then our friends and relatives back home aren’t too jealous!

We went over to Vidalia, La., for breakfast one day and stopped at a roadside stand. We bought some pecans for only $1.25 a pound. They had fresh fish, crabs, shrimp, and some garden greens as well as freshly dressed raccoons. In the grocery store you could buy a frozen full head of a pig, or any parts from hooves on up.

Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana compete for the state that is the worst off in most education categories, including school dropouts, teacher/pupil ratio, teacher salaries, standardized testing, school facilities, tax support for public schools, spending per pupil and more. The same states also compete for most crime, most poverty, most substandard housing, highest unemployment, worst salaries, highest obesity, highest deaths from tobacco, highest number of people in prison, highest teen pregnancy, highest infant mortality, lowest death age, poorest health care and probably the most litter along the roads. Each day we see groups of prisoners wearing bright-green-and-white, horizontally striped pants, picking up garbage along the highways.

Alabama and Mississippi also surely must compete for the most churches! Every crossroads in the country has a Baptist or other fundamentalist church.

Natchez likely has a church for every 25 people by the number we see. There are humble shed churches with plastic mail-order steeples, massive antique ones and huge new ones. We are in the Bible Belt.

Next to us in the campgrounds is a couple from Wisconsin. We have had some interesting discussions.

He blames the poor conditions here on what he calls the “Three R’s of the South”–Racism, Religion and Re-

publicanism. He thinks the three are so intertwined down here that you can’t separate them out and they all work together to prevent change for the better.

He says “Mississippi spent the hundred years after the Civil War trying to make sure that a third of its population, the black people, were kept uneducated and subservient to the rest. They didn’t even let blacks into their universities until forced to in the 1960s. The majority down here still haven’t understood that keeping some people down keeps them all down! The worst part of it all is that religious people here are still some of the most overtly racist. Did you know that the Southern Baptist Convention took until 1996 to admit that they were wrong to have supported slavery! You remember Jerry Falwell, he got his start in trying to keep blacks out of the private Christian schools set up when blacks were allowed in the public schools” Another neighbor says “People are poor because they are lazy and that’s all there is to it!”

I don’t know who is right, but whatever the cause, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana seem to have been left behind by the rest of the USA in just about everything except low taxes. Even a pack of cigarettes here is cheap—only 18 cents tax per pack versus a couple of bucks up north. A Michigander, who retired here to a new house, tells me her property taxes are one-third as much as she paid for an old, smaller house in Michigan, and other taxes are low here too She says that people over 65 don’t pay any taxes to support schools at all. She lives in a gated community with fences to keep away the riffraff.

The camellias are blooming. Magnolias and live oaks are lushly green. Pansies bloom in the flower beds along with snapdragons. White and red clover provide bright green clumps in the brown Bermudagrass lawns. Paperwhites and an occasional clump of jonquils decorate the ditches. Cardinals and robins are

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Ramblings thick in the park. We wear short sleeves on days when the Natchezans still have their winter coats on. See you in a month!

••• Author’s Day at the Luck Museum/Library is Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day (I got it wrong last time). If you have a local book to sell, or are a local author, join us in celebrating local books. For more information, check with Chuck Adleman, Luck Museum or e-mail me at riverroadrambler @ gmail.com.

Our session for maple syrup makers in Northwest Wisconsin is also on Valentine’s day. Steve Anderson, of Anderson’s Maple Syrup, just off Hwy. 48 between Luck and Cumberland, is having an open house from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will have a program for producers in the afternoon. We will start with a session for people who are new to syruping at noon followed by several speakers talking about techniques, issues, problems, and ideas for current producers. We will have a speaker tell us about his recent switch from pails to pipeline. Steve will update us on the syrup markets and what is going on in the Wisconsin and North American Syrup Producers Association. Steve will have specials on supplies all day and a light lunch at noon. It should be fun and get us all thinking about tapping the trees in March.

To keep the Hanson Civil War Tour afloat, Margo took a temporary sweeping job at Magnolia Mansion, Natchez, Miss. In the 1850s, 10 slaves worked to take care of the family and mansion. Russ lost our gas money researching the history of riverboat gambling nearby. – Photo

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A colorful family The bathroom in our old farmhouse was crying out for a new coat a paint. The lower walls were painted with a white latex, and the brick pattern surface was turning gray.

The upper walls were all right as they were paneled years ago to cover cracks in the plaster, Abrahamzon and the nice, deep brown mahogany requires only the flick of a polishing cloth.

Years ago we had decided to keep the old-fashioned bathtub with claw feet, and had painted the outside bright red, highlighting the feet with gold. Well, it had looked pretty in a magazine. Red towels with ball fringe hung by gold rings at the lone window, picking up the red of the tub’s exterior; not ordinary towels either, but velvety short-clipped materials. The little room really looked quite elegant.

But now my three grown sons had volunteered to refurbish the room. “We’ll do it, Mom. Don’t worry about it!” they said. I welcomed their offer, as it’s no small task to crawl around, doing all the little awkward corners there. I crossed out “paint the bathroom” and turned my attention to other things needed in our big, old-fashioned five-bedroom house. After all, my sons are very responsible young men and I could trust them to do a good job. Little did I know they were going on a color binge.

One day they told me, “We got the paint,” and I said. “That’s fine.” The next day when I came home from work and opened the door of the house I smelled fresh paint.

“Come see,” they said, adding, “It’ll need a second coat.”

I shielded my eyes against the sudden brightness of the lower walls. “Wh-a-a-t color is that?” I asked.

“Tangerine!”

“Tangerine,” I repeated, trying to differentiate it from peach or orange.

“Well,” I said, knowing they wanted my approval, “It really brightens things up doesn’t it?” I snapped

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off the overhead light. It was bright enough without that. My three sons beamed.

Of course, now the red tub stood out like a bleeding wound. I narrowed my eyes. “We could paint the tub a nice sand color I suppose,” thinking it would tone down the tangerine walls.

“You said we could use our own discretion,” one son said.

“So I did.”

They surprised me. They painted the tub a bright yellow, turning it from a bleeding wound into a slash of sunshine.

I gasped. “How do you like it?” asked one son. “It’s really different isn’t it?” I answered, trying to adjust to the close relationship of yellow against tangerine.

I had to say something positive. “I’ll get some nice brown towels for curtains…”

They objected, saying brown wouldn’t show up against the paneled walls on top.

They say a person can get used to anything, given enough time. Perhaps that is true as the newness of something wears off, it grows on a person.

I went shopping for towel-curtains and found just what we needed, yellow towels with a band of tangerine for contrast. They were expensive, but I had to have them. A new brass curtain rod and brass rings were purchased, too.

“Maybe we should paint the vanity yellow, too,” said one son, his eyes already wandering to the wall of white drawers of our linen closet.

“No, it’s fine just the way it is,” I said, determined to head him off. “I like the white touches.” After all, it’s still my house and I should have some influence.

They are, after all, their father’s sons. He once painted our antique, round oak table pink. I guess we’re just a colorful family.

The bathroom has been painted several times since I wrote the above.

Until next week, Bernice

St. Croix Regional Medical Center earns quality respiratory-care recognition

Do you remember ?

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago Wisconsin jobless benefits totaled $66,515,800 in 1958.-Siren’s commercial meeting and banquet were set for Jan. 29 at Pheasant Inn, Siren.-News came from Pine Grove Home, and Pastor James Everson visited Alice Axtell and Mabel Griffen there in Siren, which they operated.-A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Knutson, Webster, on Jan. 11 at the Siren Community Hospital.-Farmers were advised to repair their silos before they it gave up.-A fire destroyed the home of Jim Behrends. It was located near Schultzes‘ Lily Lake Inn, Burnett County.-Chas.

Tollander purchased Oscar’s Sport Shop in Webster.A tire-treading business opened at the Siren airport.Card parties were scheduled at St. John’s parish, Webster.-The entire list of Laketown taxes was published in this newspaper.-Italian spaghetti was served Jan. 15 at Rommel’s Bar on Main Avenue, Lewis.-A free dance was held at Calderwood Lodge every Saturday night.-The film “From Here to Eternity” was playing at the D’Lux Theatre, Luck.-Joe Martin reported on a 10,000-mile trip, “Christmas in the Yukon.”-G. Robert Grimh retired as Farmers State Bank director in Frederic.-Mrs. Gerald Videen went to join her husband in Holland.

40 Years Ago The ski slopes at Hideaway Hills were not open this year according to owner Ed Matz and John Surbaugh said vandalism and destruction of tow ropes and motors made them make the decision to discontinue the operation near Frederic.-A barn on the former Norman Peterson farm near Luck burned to the ground. The farm was recently purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Gales. Another fire in the Luck area was the Ray Stoklasa Lumber Mill but the fire burned itself out so there was only a little damage.-Pastor Gustav Ander of Amery would serve Bone Lake and West Denmark churches.-The Village Café of Frederic remained closed for remodeling as owners Mr. and Mrs. Jack Houston decided to retire. The new operators would be Mr. and Mrs. Joe Busch of Spooner.-“A Minute to Pray, A Second to Die” was playing at the D’Lux Theatre, Luck.-The film “Paper Lion” was playing at the theater in SCF.-The film “Yours, Mine and Ours,” starring Van Johnson, Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda, was playing at the Frederic Theatre. Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included Campbell’s chicken noodle soup or chicken rice soup at 15¢ can, oranges at 98¢ for 3 dozen, and Little Sizzlers at 43¢ for a 12 oz. pkg. of those pork sausages.-Funeral services were held at Trade Lake Lutheran for Arnt Gronlund, 85, of Atlas.

20 Years Ago

ST. CROIX FALLS – St. Croix Regional Medical Center has earned quality respiratory recognition under a national program designed to help patients and families make more informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals.

“We are pleased and gratified to receive this recognition,” said Lenny Libis, SCRMC’s CEO. “It reflects our dedication to providing the highest level of care to every patient we serve.”

About 700 hospitals (approximately 15 percent of hospitals in the U.S.) have applied for and received this award. SCRMC has received this award three times as of 2009.

The QRCR program was started by the American Association for Respiratory Care in 2003 to help consumers identify facilities using qualified respiratory therapists to provide respiratory care. Hospitals earning the QRCR designation ensure patient safety by following a strict set of criteria governing their respiratory care services.

To qualify for the recognition, St. Croix Regional Medical Center provides documentation showing it

meets the following conditions: • All respiratory therapists employed by the hospital to deliver bedside respiratory care services are either legally recognized by the state as competent to provide respiratory care services or hold the CRT or RRT credential.

• Respiratory therapists are available 24 hours/day.

• Other personnel qualified to perform specific respiratory procedures and the amount of supervision required for them to do so must be designated in writing.

• A doctor of medicine or osteopathy is designated as medical director of respiratory care services.

SCRMC and Rick Johnson, manager of respiratory care, should be commended for their commitment to quality care. Other SCRMC therapist staff also include Cheryl Hinnenkamp, Rene Weinzierl, and Margo Stewart.

A list of QRCR hospitals is maintained at the association’s Web site for consumers, YourLungHealth.org.

– from SCRMC

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Malve Sederlund and J. P. Hass set an auction on Jan. 27 east of Lewis off of CTH E.-Johnson Sign Co., Dresser, sold coal, chunk or stoker size, for $12/ton delivered.-John Deere Day would be observed on Jan. 29 with the first show at 9:30 a.m. and the second show at 1 p.m. at the Amery Theatre with a free lunch at noon. It was sponsored by Christenson Implement, Amery.-A Webster fishing contest was set for Feb. 1 at Devil’s Lake.–Cancer was one of the nation’s chief killers in the U.S.-The Webster firemen elected the following officers: Charles Tollander, president; Clarence Kringle, secretary/treasurer; Fred Schriever, chief.-Feb. 26 was set for Grantsburg Farm Institute.-Editor Elmer Haumant, wrote a column, The Way We See It.-Obituaries included William Kneath, Mrs. Lynn Howard, Phillip Benton, Anna Rissman and Robert Radke.-A record hop was held at the D.B.S. Hall, Luck, on Jan. 24.-A fishing contest was held Jan. 24 at Clam Fall Flowage at Clam Falls.-The Frederic Association of Commerce sponsored a bowling tournament on four consecutive weekends at Frederic Recreation, with first prize of $100 and second prize of $60.-At Farmers Union Co-op., Frederic, a 17-cu.-ft. chest freezer was $264 and a 21-cu.-ft. was $299.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Webster Senior Center

866-4334 After enjoying a meal of baked ham and scalloped potatoes on Monday, we met early for our monthly senior meeting and it was nice to have eight seniors present. It was decided to change the meeting start time from 12:30 p.m. to noon, which is right after the congregate meal is over. The board was advised that a $500 donation was received from Bonnie and Bruce Werner of New Richmond in honor of Bonnie’s mother, Gladys Beers. It was also noted that we haven’t received our annual grant monies from the county, which we use for operating expenses. Our maintenance director, Dave Wardean, discussed the need to install motion sensor lights at the front and back entrances of the building as a cost-saving measure, as the ones we have now are on all night and burn out quite frequently, and it was approved. The new kitchen ceiling fan that has been purchased will be installed in the near future. It was also approved to purchase a garbage can on wheels to be used by the nutrition program. The next meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 16, at noon.

I accompanied Margel Ruck and her mother, Olive Gehrke, to St. Croix Falls on Monday afternoon after the senior meeting for business and health matters. Margel then treated us to a birthday dinner for Olive at the Embers America Restaurant because her birthday had been on Jan. 17. Happy birthday again, Olive! I just love her and I think she is a very neat lady who enjoys a good laugh too.

Adeline and Bill Ingalls joined the diners on Tuesday for Nicky’s pork chop dinner, and I hope they start doing so on a regular basis. Maybe they could be coaxed out on a Thursday evening to join in on the pool and card games too.

Ten ladies played dime Bingo on Wednesday afternoon.

I stayed home and Margel surprised me by stopping by afterwards and bringing me a piece of the chocolate cake with whipped cream topping sprinkled with crushed toffee bits. As Rachel Ray would say – “Yummo!” It was made

by Theresa Gloege as refreshments for the dime Bingo players, but I was happy to have a share in it.

The pool and card players were at the center on Thursday evening but I wasn’t there to get their names. I’m sure they had lots of munchies and loads of fun.

The Webster Lioness Club and the Otis Taylor Post 96 American Legion Auxiliary served as honor guard at the funeral of their friend Alyce Foote on Saturday morning.

Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. I was not too happy to spend yet another weekend being cooped up indoors due to the cold. By Sunday night, I was so nuts I accidently slammed my head into a door while I was roaring around the house. I hope the door is OK. My head is like granite - just ask my mom. I think we’re all in the winter doldrums around here. When I stopped to see my friends at the shelter, there weren’t even any new ones last YAPpenings week for me to meet. That doesn’t happen very often. I was glad to see that some of the youngsters were getting ready to go live with their new people. Ashlyn, one of the black Lab sisters, went home. Her sister Bianca is still waiting for a family, however. She seems kind of lost without her sister, and that makes me feel sad for her.

Two out of the three yellow Lab sisters got snapped up right away, too. Abigail, the last pup, also seemed pretty dejected about being left on her own, but I think, just maybe, both her and her mom might be going home soon, as well.

I sure wish someone would consider my two big pals, Chopper and Samuel. You should see Chopper.

He has the most cool-looking coat. I like to call it Extreme Brindle! Not only is he striking, but he is such a nice guy. Samuel is somewhat choosy as to his canine friends, but he, too, is a good dog at heart. He just wants to be someone’s only boy. And if you had him sleeping at your feet, you sure wouldn’t need a pair of slippers!

I have other friends to mention, but while I’m thinking about it I wanted to say a few words about the peanut butter recall that has been going on. I looked online at the list of both human and pet products, and

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Alyce was one of the original charter members of the Lioness Club, since March of 1976. She was a member of the Legion Auxiliary since joining in the 1960s. Many friends and relatives were at the Grace United Methodist Church to pay their last respects. She will be greatly missed.

I had a phone conversation with Millie Hopkins on Saturday afternoon and she said that she and Rod have been keeping busy with their winter activities in Mission, Texas.

Millie said she won an eight ball pool tournament and she and Joanne Larson won a eight-ball doubles tournament.

Their temperature had been in the 80s, and it made me a little jealous when I think of the subzero temperatures we have been having.

Chuck and Donna Lehman called Margel on Sunday afternoon from Arizona and their temperature was a wonderful 70 degrees. Doesn’t it just make you want to cry?

Spring can’t come too soon for me The family of Madonna Danielson is inviting her friends to join them in celebrating her 90th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Alliance Church of the Valley in St. Croix Falls. Her oldest daughter Sharon Miller, Faye Ann (Heier) Nagle and I were like the three musketeers back in high school. I can remember once when we were staying overnight at the Danielson home and it was probably 1 or 2 in the morning and we still hadn’t gone to sleep, we were upstairs talking and giggling and Madonna said to us in a very disapproving voice “Oh, you foolish girls.” I can still hear it in my mind and want to hang my head, because she was like a second mother to all of her children’s friends. She always had room at her table to feed one or two more kids.

Our next Dining at Five evening meal will be held at the center at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and the menu is baked BBQ chicken, baked potatoes with sour cream, seven-layer salad and chocolate cake for dessert. Call Nicky at 715-866-5300 for your reservation.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of Alyce Foote, Gladys Mansfield, Goldie Carlson, Gordon (Gordy) Gardner, Neil Erickson, Gracie Reed, and Russell Giese in their recent passing. Russell was the husband of the late Rachelle (Danielson) Giese of River Falls.

An inventor created a safety bed that he named the Quantum Sleeper and he claimed it would provide protection against tornadoes, hurricanes, thieves, kidnappers

it made both my ears stand up! You might have tossed out your cookies, ice cream, peanut butter, etc., and that is good. Just don’t feed any of it to your pets thinking that if they can eat some nasty carcass out in the yard, they can handle some tainted peanut butter product. Maybe, maybe not; why chance it? Especially if you have an elderly dog (who may or may not bark at invisible stuff outside), or a sick dog, or a pregnant dog. I only found one dog food item on the list and that was for Puppy Chow Snack Mix. Do you mean to tell me that they have a snack mix for puppies?

Are puppies even aware of what a snack is (besides everything)? Where was this stuff when I was growing up? I never got any darn snack mix. I can see in my head a litter of puppies sitting around playing video games and chowing on some kinda trail mix, drinking sodas and acting goofy. But then again, I ran head-first into a door.

OK ... back to my shelter pals. One other sweetheart who I would like to see find a home is Belle. She is a springer/pointer mix, around 6 months old, and is a playful little one. She is mastering potty training quite nicely, she says, and is learning how to retrieve.

In the cat zone are two shorthair kittens, Shadow and Tynan. They are cuddly and cute. If it is a more mature cat you desire, Morris is still residing at the shelter. He is a big, orange tabby who is real friendly. He says he doesn’t care if you feed him something other than 9 Lives either, he just wants a home of his own.

I am working on some other dog-related stories to tell you about, but I will save those for next time. For now, I’m going to take a nap and dream about springtime, when all sorts of lovely things emerge from underneath the snow for me to roll around in. I can’t wait! Stay warm, everyone, and I’ll see you here next week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org 715-866-4096.

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Mary Klar and terrorists. He called it “the safest rest you’ve ever had.” When a motion sensor detected a threat, the bed would automatically fold up around its occupant. Inside the bulletproof canopy, an alarm would awaken the sleeper, who could spray tear gas on the intruder, or watch a movie on the DVD player while waiting out a storm. But, I’m sure that an armored bed could hardly guarantee a good night’s sleep untouched by fear or anxiety. A good recipe for finding peace in a troubled world is: When you’re angry, don’t express it by disobeying God; when you lie down at night, do it in heart-searching silence; he rests well who rests in God. “I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”

– Psalm 4:8. “What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms.” – Hoffman. See you at the center!

Engagement

Luhmann/Owens Dennis and Nancy Luhmann of Rushford, Minn., and Walter and Joyce Owens of Frederic, are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Dawn Luhmann and Brandon Owens.

Dawn is a 2003 graduate of Rushford-Peterson High School. She graduated from the University of Minnesota - St. Paul in 2007 in agricultural industries and marketing and agronomy. Her employment will be regional support specialist for AgSource One Cooperative Services.

Brandon is a 2002 graduate of Frederic High School.

He graduated from UW-River Falls in 2006 in dairy science. He works on the Owens Farm Inc. They currently live in Cumberland. A Feb. 28, 2009, wedding is planned at the St. John’s Lutheran ChurchHart of Rushford, Minn. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Wednesday evening, Lida and Don Nordquist, Donna and Gerry Hines, Karen and Hank Mangelsen, Geri and Andy Mangelsen and Sharon and Erling Syverson were guests of Diana and John Mangelsen. They enjoyed a time of visiting and playing cards.

Ken and Tyann Otis and Jake Russell were Friday evening visitors of Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen.

Michael Williamson, Brinn and Brea Williamson and Kaylee Reinaas were visitors also and they stayed overnight.

Brenda, Nicole and Jessica Sweet came to visit Donna and Gerry Hines Friday and stayed over until Saturday.

Over 100 people attended the farewell dinner and party for Pastor Marty and Terry Nolet at Spooner United Methodist Church Sunday. Pastor is retiring, and the couple is moving to Friendship. He has served the Spooner and Lakeview churches for 6-1/2 years.

Joleen and Richard Funk were Sunday afternoon visitors of Don and Lida Nordquist. Later, Don and Lida called on Gerry and Donna Hines.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen Sunday evening.

Judy Albee and Don Schleiss visited Don and Charlene Strabel Sunday and had supper there.

Clam River Tuesday Club will meet Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Judy Leonard. There will be an exchange of Valentine gifts ($7 - $10) for those who care to participate.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Frederic Senior Center Monday Spades was played at 1 p.m., with the following winners: Hazel Hoffman in first place, Holly Stoneseifer in second place and Lola Hinschberger in third place.

Tuesday was a quiet afternoon due to the televised inaugural activities. A couple of card games were played.

Wednesday Pokeno was played. They enjoyed refreshment time and visited together.

Thursday 500 cards played with the following winners: Arnie Borchert and Tim Abrahamzon tied for first place, David Peterson in second place and Carmen Marek in third place.

Pokeno Friday gals got out in spite of the weather. The pool players and morning coffee time was enjoyed.

Saturday, food and fellowship was enjoyed with a buffet and card games following. Cold weather doesn’t stop us from getting to the center.

Executive board meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30.

Tax aides will be here on Thursdays, Feb. 12 and March 12. Call 715-327-4155 for appointment.

Life is the flower for which love is the honey.

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Siren

Bev Beckmark

I, like so many others I’m sure, spent most of last Tuesday sitting in front of the TV and watched as history was made for our country. The inauguration of Barack Obama, our first black president. Let’s hope with a new president and a new year we can all work at building the future we all want for ourselves and for our children.

The grandma’s group met at the home of Dorothy Lahners on Monday, Jan. 19. A potluck lunch was enjoyed by all. Secret Pal gifts were exchanged and new names drawn for the coming year. Those present were Naomi Glover, Marge Peterson, Hazel Hahr and Bev Beckmark. Erna Lueck was missing as she was home sick. Her gift was brought by Hazel Hahr and given to her secret pal, and her present and new name brought to her.

The ice-fishing season for contests has started. The 31stannual ice-fishing contest put on by the Danbury Lions Club will be held on Burlingame Lake on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lots of cash prizes plus lots of door prizes. You must, however, be present to win the door prizes. There will also be several savings bonds given away.

Sympathy to the family of Neal L. Erickson who passed away Jan. 15.

The Siren Covenant Church will be hosting a Chocolate Affair on Friday, Feb. 13, at 9 a.m. at both the U.S. Bank and the Bremer Bank in Siren.

Congratulations to elementary student Lillian Schmidt, middle-schooler Brittney Coulter and high-schooler Bernice Mixsoohe for being chosen Siren schools students of the week.

Those of you who know Alice Sutton, there’s a birthday party being held for her on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Siren Senior Center to help her celebrate her 80th, so stop in for some cake, coffee and wish her a happy 80th.

Saturday, Jan. 24, Arlen and Pat Pope of Webster stopped in at the home of Art and Bev Beckmark to pick up the 25 baby afghans Bev made for the missions out west.

Arlen and Pat will deliver them while on their trip out there.

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Written for last week.

Mark, Dee, Allyson and Bryan Krause and Kent and Nancy Krause were dinner guests at the Fran Krause home to celebrate Mark’s birthday.

Kathryn and Allyson Krause both returned to their colleges after the Christmas break.

Written for this week

Mark Krause spent Tuesday – Friday in Green Bay at the Wisconsin surveyor’s conference. He was also able to see his sister, Karen Hintz.

The Orange 4-H met at the Webster Elementary School on Friday afternoon.

Fran Krause attended the HCE executive board meeting on Tuesday.

Saturday, the Mark Krause family went to Menomonie to see Kathryn Krause and the River Falls team in a track meet.

Tom O’Brien visited Jack and LaVonne on Saturday.

Sunday, Dave Childers visited them.

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Lewis

Sympathy is extended to Ruth Lenz and extended family in the death of her mother. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the mortuary in Webster.

It must be a hard winter for wildlife. Pheasants and partridges are coming into yards, and deer are eating out of farm corncribs.

Hope you read Betty Fenton’s column last week, as she published another chapter from Alice Lund’s story on memories of living in early West Sweden. She and her family lived in the area where Norma’s Beauty Shop was once located, below Didlo’s Apple Hill Farm. This segment of her book dealt with their relationship with Native Americans and what they learned from each other.

Hope you read the front page of Currents last week about gangsters in Burnett County in the 1930s. It was written by Mr. Koblas, who is researching Ma Baker and her boys.

Sylvia and Phil Schweitzel sang a duet at Sunday’s service at the Lewis church. That was a treat, as were the cof-

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fee and sweets served by LouAnn and Ray Gackle.

Happy birthday was sung to Carl Warndahl at the beginning of the service.

The Lenz twins were home for the weekend from the UW-Superior as they attended the funeral of Gladys Mansfield on Saturday at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Pastor Steve conducted the service. He and Gail visited the Lewis church on Sunday morning and Pastor Tom, who admits he is not a fisherman, asked Steve to explain the art of being a fisherman.

The adminstrative board will meet at 7 p.m. at the Lewis church this Wednesday preceded by a potluck supper at 6 p.m.

A finance committee meeting is set for Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Lewis church.

Are you taking part in The Big Read and reading Jack London’s story of a dog? This is an experiment to encourage people to read books, even in a different format.

Siren Senior Center It isn’t unusual to see cars at our center, but a few eyebrows were raised when we spied two snowmobiles in the lot on Wednesday afternoon. Two of our OTD fellows who are still young in heart made the jaunt down from Danbury to play cards with the 500-card bunch. Gratitude is extended to Dick Klepetka and Carl Link for making our day.

I have said all along that our Thursday pool players were having too much fun with all the cheering and whatever else goes on during their games, but because of this, the tax people will not be coming to the Siren Senior Center this year. But, you will be able to go to the Webster Senior Center on the second and fourth Fridays of February and March to get assistance with your taxes. I understand that they will also be at the Siren Village Hall, but I do not know the dates or times; for information you may give them a call at 715-349-2273.

A reminder that the Dining at Five dinner is coming up on Feb. 5. CeCe is planning on serving roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad bar and cherry pie.

For reservations, call either 715-349-2845 or 715-3497810.

Don Brand finally got hold of our Feet First gal.

Apparently she has been ill and unable to make her appointments at the center. If all goes well with her she will be at the center on Feb. 16. The reservation sheet is on the front table so either stop in or call the center and make an appointment.

People have been kind to us again this past week and we want to extend gratitude to the Holiday Station for the

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milk, cottage cheese and chip dips they donated to the center. Also, to Marge and Mel Nielson, for the box of great items that they brought in to be sold in our craft store.

Also, thanks to the person who left a bag of cards to be recycled and whoever also brought a box of large-print books for our library.

Our donations have been a little slow after the holidays but we had a half a box to deliver to the Burnett County Humane Society. They are so appreciative for the efforts we put into this, so please keep them in mind when you go down the pet aisle at the stores and pick up something to share with them. They also need detergent and bleach and your used computer ink cartridges.

Our sympathy and prayers go to the family of Gladys Mansfield, who passed away on Jan. 19. She was a good friend to many people in the Siren community.

Winners at 500 last week were: Darlene Grove, Dorothy Cronquist, Muriel Todd, Inez Pearson and Arvid Pearson.

Spades winners on Friday were: Anke Oleson, Clara Palomaki, Arvid Pearson and Dorothy Cronquist.

The center is open weekdays, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dime Bingo is played on Tuesday, 500 cards on Wednesday, pool on Thursday and Spades on Friday, with all of the activities beginning at 1 p.m.

We will be working on our greeting cards on Tuesday morning beginning at 9:30 a.m. and everyone is welcome to come and join us or bring your own crafts to work on.

Until next week stay healthy and warm.

Amery Senior Center

by Kari Fladwood, director

It’s hard to believe that as of the 19th of this month, I’ve been here for 5 years! To me it just doesn’t seem like it’s been that long. I guess time flies when you’re having fun!

And what fun we have been having around here lately – seems every time we turn around there is something new going on. We don’t always have the room to fit everything into this column each week, so make sure you check out our Web site at www.ameryasc.org or pick up a copy of our newsletter, the Centennial Bell.

Thursday, Jan. 29, Lee Elmer and Friends are making an appearance at Centennial Hall for a night of great music and friends! The cost is just $1 admission, and a donation to the band is appreciated. The fun starts at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.

February is a very full month, with a lot of things to do to keep you occupied while you wait for the snow to melt.

We have a breadmaking class, and a basket making class for starters, along with our other regular events. Thursday, Feb. 12, we are having the first of what we hope will be many Ameryopoly Game Days – at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., we will have two-hour long sessions of Amery’s version of Monopoly. At the end of the two hours, whoever has the most ‘money’ wins a prize! Sign up by calling 715-268-6605, or take your chances and just show up and hope for an opening.

Our second-annual Scrapathon is held on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and spaces are filling up!

For $30, you receive all meals, make-and-take projects, a table to work on, door prizes, snacks and lots more. We have awesome demonstrators to help out, so this should be a great time! Thanks to Andy Friberg and Angie Tiry for all their help in putting this together. You guys are awesome!! Remember, the stamping/scrapping group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., and the second and fourth Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

We still have openings for the trip to the Old Log Theatre. This trip will be Thursday, Feb. 26. The cost is $54 for members, $66 for nonmembers, with the difference going towards a membership. This includes the bus ride, meal and show tickets. We must know if you are going by Feb. 16, so call today to reserve your spot!

We also just received some good news for anyone wanting to go on our New Zealand/Australia trip – if you register and pay your deposit by March 31, you get an additional $250 off the ticket price! So now is the time to sign up if it is something that interests you. You can get detailed information by stopping in at Centennial Hall and picking up a flyer.

Paula Schmid came in first in Monday Bridge, with Sharon Paulson coming in second. Tuesday’s Pool had Val Hansen in first place with Paul Hartung in second and Carl Johnson in third. Helen Magnuson was first in Wednesday Bridge, with Sydney Lund following in second and Pat Stokes in third.

Have a great week!

News from the Service SAN ANTONIO, Texas –Army Reserve Pvt. Brittany D. Ambrozaitis has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony,

marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.

She is the daughter of Ron and Pam Ambrozaitis of Rice Lake and Kelly Curtis of Webster. Ambrozaitis is a 2008 graduate of Rice Lake High School. - submitted

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Elvis is a 7-month-old, neutered male Border collie/pit bull mix. He is super smart and personable. Elvis may have the looks of the misunderstood pit bull but he has the personality and smarts of a Border collie. He has been taught to “sit, come, down, sneak, spin, jump” and is house-trained. With his intelligence and dexterity, Elvis would excel at activities such as agility trials or flyball competition.

He would also make a great jogging partner or family pet. Elvis has a sweet nature. He melts at your feet when rubbed behind the ears. In this way he may get a belly rub out of the deal as well.

Finding loving homes for our adoptable pets is a driving force behind our mission.

Many of our pets find homes with the help of this newspaper and the column they print every week to promote our pets.

With their help, the faces and stories of our animals reach our community to make a difference in their lives.

A companion promoter of our adoptable pets is an online Web site called Petfinder.com. Arnell Humane Society has posted our available pets online at this outstanding site since 2001. It has become a force in the animal welfare world and had a tremendous positive influence on shelter adoptions.

The Petfinder list of Arnell animals is used on our own Web site, to display and describe the pets currently available at our shelter.

It is updated biweekly with new adoptable pets and nightly to report those adopted.

In addition to the free listings to humane societies nationwide, Petfinder is a great resource the potential adopter. You will find information to help you adopt the best pet for you. There are articles on what you should learn before you adopt, pet characteristics, personalities and needs by breed. You can search for adoptable pets close to you in “Search for a Pet.” A search can include a particular breed, age, size and gender of the pet you are looking for. By including your zip code, your search will display all of the pets meeting your criteria, available at the clos-

est humane society to your location and beyond. Using this tool, a search for a “small dog” near the Amery zip code, will locate Harley the Min Pin and Belle the rat terrier at Arnell and then move on to humane societies in Barron County, Hudson, Stillwater, Wyoming and Siren, showing Chihuahuas, Jack Russells, schnauzers, shelties and Pekingese.

When looking for a pet on Petfinder, your search needn’t stop at a dog or cat.

Also available at Petfinder are cows, birds, horses, reptiles, pigs, rabbits and the small and furry pocket pets. They all need homes and Petfinder is helping them find one.

Even if you aren’t looking to adopt, pet education is available in online articles and videos. Petfinder videos can help you train your cat to stay off of countertops or use a scratching post, prevent your dog from begging for food or pottying in the house. In this way, Petfinder is helping people learn how to live with their pets and keep them instead of surrendering them to an animal shelter. Go to www.petfinder.com to see for yourself.

If your company has a Web site and would like to promote adoptable Arnell Humane Society pets with a Petfinder listing scroll, please contact Arnell. The same listing that Petfinder provides to Arnell, is possible to attach to your Web site and help reach even more adopters. Our animals need all the exposure they can get.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery, 715-268-7387 or online: arnellhumane.org or petfinder.com.

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Lions present Siren Schools with check

Interstate Park news Nature story time at Interstate Park Join naturalist Julie Fox at 10 a.m. on Thursdays through March at the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park for a story and activity chosen especially for preschoolers and their parents. Please bring clothing for outdoor play (weather permitting).

Music and wagon rides at the park Come to Wisconsin Interstate Park for a special Valentine’s Candlelight Night 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). Hik-

ers can enjoy a candlelit walk beside the St. Croix River. Or perhaps you would prefer a romantic ride past river and lake in a horse-drawn wagon pulled by the horses of Victory Farms (rides $4 per person, children under 5 free). Live music by The Harvesters, refreshments and warming fires are located near the Camp Interstate Shelter building.

Mark your calendar today; this is a Valentine’s Day event you won’t want to miss.

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

St. Croix Falls Senior Center Activities greatly increased last week at the St. Croix Valley Senior Center, probably due to the milder weather we had.

Monday started with serving a lunch to the local Christian Women’s Club. Their entertainment was by a local singer, Jodie Beyl.

Tuesday was again a busy day at the center. The exercise group is counting down the days before they can all go outside for a spring walk. Skipbo cards had six players at the table this day.

500 cards had a large group of 27 players in the afternoon. Winners were Irene Campbell, Olga Young, Ruth Flostrand, Ron Flostrand and Millie Lindberg. Domino winners were George Meixner, Don Anderson and Janice Mevissen. It was good to see Cliff Qualle and Roger Greenly back with us after their recent illness.

Thursday was also a busy day at the center. Exercises were followed by Skipbo cards and then 24 members enjoyed a potluck lunch. Lunch was followed with a speaker from Amery, who led a discussion on Alzheimer’s disease and caring for

these patients and managing stress in our lives. Junior and Donna Lindh were honored as Citizens of the Month. Junior brought with him part of his tractor collection and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with the group. Pam Keto has taken the food manager class and will be replacing Joyce Nelson in this position. Members and friends also planned a Valentine’s Day party for Saturday, Feb. 14, with a potluck meal at 5:30 p.m. followed by cards and dominos. Thursday evening card winners were Ray Nelson, Nina Hoverman, Don Benson and Roger Greenly.

Friday bridge group had fun playing and enjoying coffee and their friendship. New members are welcomed and encouraged to join this lively group who meet every Friday morning at 10 a.m.

Geneology group met at the center Monday, Jan. 26. Russ and Dottie Adams are the contact people for this group.

Interfaith Caregivers are in need of drivers. If you can help out, contact 715-4859500.

Until next week, stay safe and warm.

Birth announcements

John Carlson (L), president of the Siren Area Lions Club, and club member Rick Aadalen (R), presented Siren K-12 Principal Jason Wilhelm with a check for $1,281 Friday, Jan. 23. The check represents $4 per book for every student in grades early childhood through three and $5 per book for every student in grades four-six. Purchases of the books will be done at the school’s annual book fair in the spring. “We are supporting the endeavors of the elementary (students) in reading and learning,” Carlson commented.

– Photo by Nancy Jappe

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Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center: A boy, Leo James Anderson, born Jan. 14, 2009, to Dawn M. Anderson of Shafer, Minn. Leo weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A girl, Ella Jean Johnson, born Jan. 16, 2009, to Sherri and James Johnson, Centuria. Ella weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz.

••• A boy, Colton Jameson John Holmstrom, born Dec. 2, 2008, to Katherine and Tobby Holmstrom, Frederic. Colton weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz.

••• A girl, Wynter Rose Rikkola, born Dec. 19, 2008, to Scott and Heidi Rikkola, Grantsburg. Wynter weighed 6 lbs., 10 oz.

••• A girl, Nyima Edith Rogers, born Jan. 13, 2009, to Carmen Leoso and Jay Rogers, Luck. Nyima weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.

••• A girl, Lucy Ellen Peterson, born Dec. 22, 2008, to Karla and Daniel Peterson, Siren.

Lucy weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A boy, Henry Renié Phelps, born Jan. 11, 2009, to Meghan and Chris Phelps, Center City, Minn. Henry weighed 6 lbs.

••• A girl, Alysha Kay Stokes, born Jan. 9, 2009, to Jason and Tanya Stokes, Balsam Lake. Alysha weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A boy, Elijah Bruce Fultz, born Jan. 8, 2009, to Justin and Rebecca Fultz, Luck.

Elijah weighed 9 lbs., 5.2 oz.

••• A girl, Evelyn Marie Goodenow, born Jan. 7, 2009, to Aaron and Sadie Goode-

now, Lindstrom, Minn. Evelyn weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A boy, Jasper John Swager, born Jan. 8, 2009, to Heather and Lucas Swager, Centuria. Jasper weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A girl, Alanis Lorraine Sutherland, born Dec. 18, 2008, to Curtis Sutherland and Nicole Mothes, Grantsburg, Alanis weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz.

••• A boy, Owen Matthew Melton, born Dec. 10, 2008, to Danielle Melton, Taylors Falls, Minn. Owen weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz.

••• A girl, Savannah Sofia Marie Stanisz, born Nov. 27, 2008, to Angela Stanisz, Barron. Savannah weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz.

Frederic lighting contest winners announced FREDERIC – The Frederic Chamber of Commerce announces the 2008 Christmas lighting contest winners.

This year’s winners were judged by the 2008 Frederic Royalty. First place was awarded to Bill and Karen Kelly and second place was awarded to Patti Knechtel. The chamber wants to extend gratitude to all those who participated and the royalty in judging this year’s contestants. – submitted

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Polk-Burnett awards $12,100 to local programs through Operation Round-Up® CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-Up awarded $12,100 to 17 community organizations at its winter 2009 quarterly meeting. Grant recipients are: Grantsburg School District Community Education, $700, to cover costs for Prairie Fire Theatre.

Unity Lions Club, $1,000, to purchase CCTV-magnified readers for Milltown, Balsam Lake and Centuria libraries.

Cedar Lake Community Center, $300, to help pay for new roof, windows and painting to keep school open as community center.

Siren Lions Club, $500, to help pay for electrical work at Crooked Lake Park for Holiday Lights in the Park.

Lifeline Food Pantry, $1,000, to purchase food for Clear Lake food pantry.

Frederic Birch Street Elementary School, $1,000, to support Reach for the Stars space, science and math education and trip to planetarium.

Frederic High School Concert Choir, $800, to help with travel expenses to perform at Disney’s Epcot theme park in April.

Osceola School District, Family Challenge Program, $600, to purchase prizes to encourage families to spend time together and avoid risk behavior.

Cottonwood Group Home, Ltd., $500,

Frederic High School vocal director Greg Heine and members of the Frederic concert choir, Haley Kurkowski, Isabel Lexen and Sarah Lexen, accepted an $800 grant check from Polk-Burnett General Manager Bill Schmidt. The Operation Round-Up grant from Polk-Burnett will help the Frederic choir travel to Florida in April for a performance at Disney’s Epcot theme park. – Photo submitted to help purchase a security system for residents’ protection and emotional wellbeing.

St. Croix Valley Orchestra, $800, to help with orchestra expenses .

Polk County Home and Community Education, $500, to purchase set of books

for each Head Start student in Polk County.

Indianhead, St. Croix Valley Chordsmen and Vallee De Croix choruses, $500, to offer a music festival for area students; last year 22 schools and 145 students participated.

Webb Lake Area First Responders, $800, to purchase EPI pens to treat shock, allergic reactions for adults and juveniles in four towns.

Frederic Community Education, $800, to host 20th year of Prairie Fire Theatre, where Frederic students are cast as actors.

Lamar Community Center, $500, to support programming in sustainable living and renewable energy systems.

Humane Society of Burnett County, $1,000, to construct concrete dog runs, purchase cat condos and help make shelter handicap accessible.

Friends of Crex, $800, to create a Wisconsin mammals education exhibit to loan to local schools Funding for Operation Round-Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett who volunteer to round their monthly electric bill up to the next-even-dollar amount. The monies are combined and grants are awarded quarterly to organizations that improve local quality of life.

The next application deadline is March 1. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant or co-op members who’d like to round their bill up in support of Operation Round-Up may call 800-421-0283 or visit polkburnett.com. – from Polk-Burnett

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St. Croix Regional Medical Center congratulates Kathy Hicks, who has been chosen employee of the month for February. Hicks is an clinical data abstractor at SCRMC. – Photo submitted

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The Burnett County Family Resource Center and the St. Croix Tribal Clinic is hosting a crib-size fleece class on Tues., Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. Come and join us on this day to learn about S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Get the latest updates and learn how to reduce your baby’s risk of S.I.D.S. Make a crib-size fleece blanket for a loved one. All materials are supplied by Honoring Our Children (HOC).

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS

Polk County Library Hours 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.

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.

Balsam Lake Public Libary 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.

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.

Amery Public Library Library notes The books at the Amery Public Library are now off the floor. We are so thankful for all the volunteers who have helped us move books, set up shelves and alphabetize books we have moved several times.

Gratitude is extended to William Osgar, James Flick, Barry Eklund, Dennis Losness, Jan Bergren, Sarah Carpenter, Mary Fisher, Julie White’s children and Kristine Eggen.

The Friends of the Library and the fundraising committee are having a library debt-reduction book sale/garage sale in the library’s lower level on March 6 and 7 during library hours. March 6, we are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and March 7 we are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will be accepting books, movies and CDs, and for the garage sale we will accept clothing, small household items, no appliances, motors, televisions or computer equipment.

Friends of the Library book group will meet on Monday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. to discuss “Plainsong,” by Kent Haruf. Pick up a book at the circulation desk and join us for book talk. All ages welcome.

The Amery Area Public Library now has the Amery City Council meeting on DVD if you would like to watch it and you don’t have cable access. You can check out the meeting for one week.

We are planning to put up some signage at the library when everything is finally in its rightful place, so bear with us until then.

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.

Frederic Public Library 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 accepting donations of gently used books, movies, music CDs, and audio books for the Valentines book and bake sale on Feb. 12 – 13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, and Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Materials can be dropped off anytime during library open hours, and we can provide a receipt for donated items. This is one of two large fundraiser book sales sponsored by the Friends each year, and the community support is appreciated.

Book groups will meet Feb. 19 The Thursday morning book group will meet Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. to discuss “Water for Elephants,” by Sara Gruen, a story set in the Great Depression about the characters and relationships in a hapless circus.

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The evening Book Group will meet Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. to talk about “I Know This Much Is True,” by Wally Lamb, a novel about Dominick Birdsey, whose entire life has been compromised and constricted by the schizophrenic twin brother he both deeply loves and resents. Copies of the books are available at the library, and new members are always welcome.

February story time theme is Oceans Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to story time on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., for an hour of books and activities.

Our scenic St. Croix Valley attracts and inspires artists, using various media – paintings, sculptures, writings – to evoke its beauty. A couple of artists, Kim and Jim Shoop, live in the elegantly restored 1850s house atop the bluff on St. Croix Falls’ Adams Street, where they support their endeavors through sculpting – and creating, for the New York-based D.C. Comics, plastic “action figures,” such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern.

“When we are commissioned to produce a figure, we first draw a prototype, and once that is approved, we do a sculpture in wax – a three-dimensional representation, which can then be used for a mold, to be cast into plastic.” Kim handpaints the figure before it is sent to the manufacturer. Kim also has done designs for a Twin City-based children’s clothing factory sited in St. Croix Falls.

But among her community-minded projects, she designs costumes for the local Festival Theatre, and she serves on the theater’s fundraising committee.

Kim began her fashion career in Chicago by costuming for the Tribeka Performing Arts Company, a women writers' producer.

Jim’s father, Wally Shoop, operated American Bronze foundries in Stillwater, Hudson, and Osceola (working his way upriver), while Jim joined him in 1983, for 10 years, learning the art of casting, and also sculpting. Wally operates Shoops Gallery & Showroom in Osceola.

It was at the First Avenue Dance Club in Minneapolis, that the Shoops got together, when Kim was celebrating a reunion with girlfriends after studying at the Art Students League of New York.

They were both into the arts, and joined in a return to New York, where Jim studied at the National Academy of Design, for some four years, moving back to the St. Croix Valley in 1997.

They are now both freelance artists in sculpture and painting.

Jim has created the plaque noting the sesquicentennial of the Interstate Park in 1900; he did the metalwork on the benches along the Gaylord Park on the river south of the National Park Service headquarters; the James Knox Polk plaque at the Overlook Park – to mention just a few of his local projects.

Both Jim and Kim are active on the Arts Advisory Committee of St. Croix Falls, “to help wherever input is needed for a creative solution to enhance space.” They have visions of a welcoming sign at the intersection of Hwy. 8 and St. Croix’s Main Street, pointing to the historic downtown district.

They also are promoting an arts education program of art-friendly family events, some through the Festival Theatre, and they are teaching sculpting and portrait classes at their home base at 316 North Adams Street.

“We wanted to live on the river, and we were also attracted to St. Croix Falls because of its appreciation of the arts – the live in a town Rosemarie theater of some 1,000 people, the desVezina ignated historic downtown district , the library, all its civic amenities – we’re proud of this Sponsored by community.”

Another artisthe St. Croix Falls Historical tic couple, working out of their Society pottery studio on North Washington (Main) Street in St. Croix Falls, are Meg Luhrs and Leif Bjornson. They live and work in one of the most remarkable buildings in St. Croix Falls, dating to the 1860s, on the St. Croix River bluff, constructed as a granary for pioneer enterprises. Luhrs and Bjornson appreciate the historic significance of their house, having “modernized” only to the extent necessary, leaving much of the interior exposed to the sturdy stacked “two-by-fours.”

It had been known for generations – since 1885 – as the Love House, had many guises (including a winery in the 1970s), stood empty for years, on and off, until Meg and Leif “rescued” it in 1985.

Leif was raised on Crocus Hill in St. Paul where the pottery talent emerged as he attended art fairs and began working through high school as a potter. His parents encouraged him, and at the age of 15, an older brother, Rolf, abandoned his pottery ambitions and left an unfinished wheel for Leif to work.

Leif’s mother, a medical doctor, had family in Sweden, where he visited and had “the great fortune” to attend notable art schools, “both important” to his career. He lived for a while on a small island off Sweden, Urlland, where he studied at the Orrephors crystal factory, Capella Garden.

Leif first opened a shop in Lindstrom, as a potter and glassblower. He met Meg in Chisago City, in September of 1985, at the Ki-Chi-Sago Days celebration, on the fire hall dance floor.

Meg was then a student at the University of Minnesota, where she was training for a career as an English education instructor, with no plans to become an artist … until she met Leif, who suggested that she change her major to art.

She studied in the late 1970s in Sweden, and finished her degree in art in 1987, studying with the renowned Malcom Meyer.

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Polk County Library Federation

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 The board of trustees of will make you feel good and will help the Polk County Library those in need.

Federation extends gratitude to the GREATHours and information MATS.COM Corporation of Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak Street Milltown for their generous West.

715-327-4979, e-mail freder- donation to the Books-byicpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Regular open hours are Mail program. The BooksMonday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; by-Mail service provides and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. library materials to those persons living in rural Polk County, and those residing in the Polk County Jail.

The director of the Polk County Library Federation is Colleen Gifford, assistant and the assistant librarian/ clerk is Tina Riley. 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.

Pictured are members of the Polk County Board of Trustees, back row (L to R): Jim Beistle, John Bonneprise and Colleen Gifford, library director. Front row: Edna Bjorkman, Gerald Newville and Nate Deprey. Missing from photo Balsam Lake Public Library are Nancy Mansergh and Cathy Shimon. – Photo submitted

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Pioneer Memoirs This is the third installment of a publication of memoirs written in 1947 by Frederic pioneer Alice Dahlin Lund. - Editor

by Alice Dahlin Lund Now I believe we will let our Indians rest for a little while and go back again in our story to farming. By this time we had enough of our ground broken up so we raised enough wheat to take to the mill to have it made into flour. A great deal of work was required before they got the wheat ready to put into sacks.

They needed to cut it by hand, using a scythe or cradle to tie it into bundles.

When it was tied, it had to be threshed.

That was also done by hand. They made a flail out of two sticks of wood tied together so the shortest stick would be able to swing easily, striking the wheat so the kernels fell out of the straw. We built a granary for this purpose. Next the wheat kernels had to be separated from the chaff. They used wooden shovels with short handles (kast shovels) and threw the grain very swiftly across the big floor. In that way, the wheat fell in one place on the floor and the chaff fell in another place. They used this method instead of a fanning mill. After this was done, the grain was finally ready for the mill, which was thirty miles away. We had progressed enough now to have a yoke of oxen, so it was not bad at all.

That was considered very good.

On one of their trips to the mill, my father brought home a four-poster bed that I am sure I will never forget, as it seemed to be the cause of my first grief and deep sorrow. A young couple came to visit us. The lady’s name was Inga.

She wore a white print dress with some tiny red flowers on it. After she had left, I made a new doll. My mother gave me some white cloth and I made a dress for it. I picked some red berries and somehow made little red flowers in the material with the berries. I named this doll Inga. I had other dolls too, but Inga was best.

I had a brother that was a year and a half younger. We played many games together. This particular time we played

dolls. One day two of the dolls became sick.

They got worse and worse, until at last they died! We had heard that good children went to heaven, but the bad ones did not. One of these dolls was good but the other was not so we chose the highest place for the good doll, and the lowest for the bad doll. My brother climbed upon the bed and put the dolls in their places. Of course, it was not long before we took them down again. Sad as it was, one day Inga because sick and died, and we had a burial for her. We put her down in the ground and placed a marker on her little grave. In a short time we went back to get her. We meant to put her on the high poster, but we could not find her. The marker was there, but the doll was gone!

Finally, I asked my mother if dolls went to heaven. “No, my dear child,” she said, “Dolls do not have souls.”

“Yes, but I put my doll in the ground and now I can’t find her.” “Listen, dear, when you do bury something, you don’t go back and dig it up. Dolls are not alive like we are, when we die our soul goes to heaven if we are good, but our body is buried in the ground, and we never see the bodies again.”

I felt worse than anyone can understand. That such fate came to Inga was almost a little too much for me to stand.

I lost all interest in playing with dolls for quite a long time. As I grew old, of course, I understand that my mother had taken Inga just to give me a lesson, which was a wise thing for her to do.

It seems children are always up to something. A few days later we asked my mother if we could go down and play in the water. “Yes,” she said, “but don’t go beyond the beaver dam.” There were beavers a little below our house.

They had built a dam across the creek, extending into a meadow. It filled with water there, making a very nice swim-

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They slipped into the lamp so easily, but when we got tired and were going to take them out, we could not do it, and we had to bring the lamp back. We realized we had done something wrong; the only thing we could do was to go in and tell mother about it. Well, we went in, but with fear in our hearts. Mother took the lamp and went along. She stuck the lamp under the water and tipped it on its side. The little frogs came swimming out one after the other. I was still waiting to be punished, but mother went into

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the house without saying a word. I was so glad I could have thanked her, but I did not dare say a word, for fear she might change her mind. I could never be too sure.

My parents were God-fearing people.

I remember that right after breakfast every morning Father read a chapter in the Bible and we got down on our knees and had a prayer. Many of the neighbors did the same as we did.

One morning, real early, I had to go to a neighbor who lived about three miles away on an errand. I walked through the woods on an old Indian path for about a mile. I did not meet any wild animals on this trip, but I had a scare anyway. I can laugh now when I think of it.

How my heart went pit-a-pat! I got out on the big road at the top of a big hill and looking down below I saw a big lake where the water came up on both wheel tracks. Oh! I did not know what to do…for if I ran across there, I might fall and if I did fall, I might roll into the lake and drown. That is what flashed through my mind. I did not dare go back. This is what I did. I got down on my little hands and knees and crawled across.

I got to the place where I was going safely. Their door was standing wide open and they were all on their knees in prayer, so I tip-toed in and knelt down beside one of their children. When the prayer was over, I said “Good morning,” and related my errand. They were nice to me and I was quite happy. The lady gave me some lunch. I remember I wanted to stay and play very much, but I had to go home as I had been told to go right back home. I was not afraid when I went back, for when I got to the lake, I did the same as I did before. I got down on my knees again.

Just think! I was only 7 years old and had to go those six miles all alone. I did not meet anybody, and I did not pass any houses. I had to go through the wild woods all the way. I was not afraid. I had been taught that God takes care of his children wherever they are and I had faith.– from Betty Fenton, director of public relations, Frederic Area Historical Society with information submitted by Brian Johnson’s family

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Polk juniors cross the line at state junior Holstein convention MIDDLETON – With the theme of Crossin’ The Line in 2009, the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention was a tremendous success for Polk County junior members. Twenty-two Polk County Junior Holstein Association members traveled to Middleton, on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 1, for the convention. The group had been preparing for convention activities since early September.

Many quiz bowl practices, project meetings, and tons of planning went into preparing for the event. The time had finally come for the educational and fun weekend. Nearly 450 Holstein enthusiasts from across Wisconsin attended the convention hosted by Green County Junior Holstein members.

Friday morning, juniors entered their craft and photography projects in the contest room, and dairy bowl team members took their written test, which is used to seed the teams.

Polk County had two junior quiz bowl teams. Polk-a-Dot team was made up of team members Ethan and Trent Dado of Amery, and Cody Getschel and Chris Rassier of Osceola. Polk-A Dot team was seeded first after the written test, and went on to place fourth among 29 junior teams. Polk-Er team was comprised of team members Brenna Loen, Cushing, Justin Peper, Centuria, Luke Christensen, Luck, and Meikah Dado, Amery. Polk-Er won its first round, but was eliminated by the eventual third place team from Manitowoc. High score on the written test was a three-way tie, with Chris Rassier eventually placing second and Cody Getchel placing third. Hunter Dodds and Jon Erickson served as dairy bowl volunteers, escorting competing teams to the competition rooms. Dairy Bowl is a competition that has youth answer questions on dairy products, cattle care and nutrition, Holstein history and current events. The Polk County juniors would like to thank the Georgetown Hall for allowing them to hold their weekly practices at their facility.

Polk also had two senior teams, comprised of Hannah Johnson of Star Prairie, Brett Getschel of Osceola, Kristin Solum, Amery and Katie Peper of Centuria on the Polk-A-Dot team; and the Polk-A team included members Bethany Dado of Amery, Hans Johnson of Star Prairie, Mary Johnson of Cushing and Sam Wilkinson of Luck. The Polk-A-Dots were the first-seeded team in the senior division in a pool of 25 teams. After several close and competitive matches, PolkA team placed seventh (tie), with Brett Getschel tied for high score on the written test, and eventually placing fourth after tie-breaking rules were applied.

Several participated in Dairy Jeopardy, which also took place on Friday and Saturday afternoon during junior quiz bowl

Polk-Er team was comprised of team members Brenna Loen of Cushing, Justin Peper of Centuria, Luke Christensen of Luck and Meikah Dado of Amery.

Polk-Er won its first round, but was eliminated by the eventual third-place team from Manitowoc. – Photos submitted competitions. Trent Dado, Ethan Dado, Justin Peper and Luke Christensen competed in the junior division. Kristin Solum, Katie Peper, Cody Getschel, Brett Getschel, Chris Rassier, Ethan Dado, Brenna Loen and Hannah Johnson participated in Intermediate Dairy Jeopardy, and senior division competitors were Sam Wilkinson and Mary Johnson. Brett Getschel advanced to the semifinals in the intermediate division, which had 33 competitors. Trent Dado, Ethan Dado and Cody Getchel advanced to the semifinals of the junior division, with Trent Dado winning the competition of 19 juniors with gutsy point wagering in Final Jeopardy to earn a trip to California this summer to represent Wisconsin.

Hans Johnson received a $1,000 scholarship from the Wisconsin Holstein Association in memory of Gordon Berg. He will use the money to continue his education at University of Wisconsin’s Farm and Industry Short Course program in Madison. Jessica Lundgren of Cushing gave her retiring Wisconsin Holstein Princess Attendant address to the 450 banquet attendees.

On Sunday morning at the breakfast banquet, additional awards were presented. Jessica received her Junior Holstein lapel pin, as she graduated from the junior association after many years of active participation in the junior programs.

In the arts and crafts competition, Bethany Dado earned second place for her oil painting of a barn scene.

In photography, Paul Byl of Cushing placed third and was People’s Choice with his farm scene photo in the junior division. In the junior division farm-people-photo category, Hunter Dodds of Frederic placed third and was the People’s Choice winner and in the senior division, Laura Byl of Cushing placed first and was the People’s Choice winner.

A newer competition was the folding display contest. Chris Rassier earned first place and People’s Choice on his display demonstrating newborn-calf care and now advances to the National Holstein Convention competition in California this summer.

Hannah Melin, Bethany Dado, Hannah Johnson, Sam Wilkinson and Laura Byl prepared the Polk County scrapbook detailing the year’s activities. Polk was awarded third place in the raffle ticket sales competition.

The juniors relied on fundraisers to help cover some of the costs of attending the convention. The semen auction held during the summer at the county picnic at Mike and Joyce Byl’s Northernview Holstein farm in Cushing was the largest fundraiser and the club would like to thank those AI companies that donated semen and to the dairy producers who were the successful buyers. Funds to cover lodging at the convention were also raised at the spring dairy banquet where themed baskets (cheese-lovers, games, chocolate-lovers, gardening, etc) prepared by the juniors were also auctioned along with handmade items made by the junior members.

These Polk juniors will also be recognized at the Polk County spring awards banquet where they will speak about the convention and receive awards. A slide show of their activities will also be shown.

The Polk County juniors will be heading to convention again next winter. The Junior Holstein Association is active in promoting and learning about Holsteins and dairy products. You can see these enthusiastic juniors in June serving ice cream in front of MarketPlace Supermarket promoting June is Dairy Month, or at Polk County Holstein events. – submitted

With a fiesta theme, Hunter Dodds of Frederic, Justin Peper of Cushing and Jon Erickson of Frederic enjoy the first event of the convention.

In the arts and crafts competition, Bethany Dado of Amery earned second place for her oil painting of a barn scene.

In photography, Paul Byl of Cushing placed third and was People’s Choice with his farm-scene photo in the junior division. In the senior division, Laura Byl of Cushing placed first and was the People’s Choice winner.

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Public school open enrollment application period is Feb. 2 - 20 Online application is encouraged MADISON—Parents have an opportunity to apply to send their children to any public school district in the state during Wisconsin’s three-week open enrollment application period for the 2009-10 school year.

In Wisconsin, children are assigned to school district based on the location of their parents home. The Feb. 220 open enrollment application period is the only tuition-free opportunity for most parents to apply for their children to attend public school in a school district other than the one in which they live. Since the program began, participation in open enrollment has grown.

During the 2007-08 school year, 25,898 students transferred to another school district through open enrollment.

State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster noted that the annual open enrollment application period supports parental involvement and shared responsibility for educating children. “Wisconsin’s open enrollment program provides an important option for parents to be involved in their children’s education,” she said.

Under the full-time public school open enrollment program, parents must apply during the Feb. 2-20 application period to the school district they wish their children to attend. Online application is encouraged.

Application deadlines are firm. Early and late applications are not accepted. Parents will be informed by April 10 whether their open enrollment applications have been approved or denied.

In most circumstances, transportation is the responsibility of the parent. However, some school districts may provide partial transportation. Parents with questions should call both the resident and nonresident school district offices to find out if any transportation will be provided. Reimbursement of some transportation costs is available for families whose children are eligible for free or reduced-price school lunches based on federal income guidelines.

The Department of Public Instruction provides the following guidelines for parents who wish to apply for

Siren students place second and third during district competitions

Lucas Stiemann

Jacob Stiemann

SIREN – Burnett County VFW is proud to announce that Lucas Stiemann, a seventh-grade student from Siren School, has placed third at the 10th District Patriot’s Pen Competition. Jacob Stiemann, a tenth-grade student from Siren, has placed second at the 10th District Voice of Democracy Competition. Lucas and Jacob each received a certificate and a cash prize from the district. Their entries were forwarded to the district competition after they placed first in the Burnett County competition. – Photos submitted

open enrollment.

• Parents are urged to apply online directly from the open enrollment Web site http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/psctoc.html. The online application will be available from midnight Feb. 2 until 4 p.m. on Feb. 20. Applications cannot be made at any other time.

• Paper applications can be obtained from the DPI or any public school district. Paper application forms must be submitted to the nonresident school district no earlier than Feb. 2 and no later than 4 p.m. on Feb. 20. A postmark for paper forms will not meet the requirement. Hand delivery of paper application forms to the nonresident school district is strongly recommended.

• Parents may submit applications to no more than three nonresident school districts for each child during the open enrollment application period. Submitting more than three applications to nonresident school districts will result in all applications being invalidated.

• Forms must be filled out completely and accurately.

Contact the local school district office or the DPI if assistance is needed in filling out the form. An inaccurate or incomplete form may result in denial of an application.

• Parents may request enrollment in a specific school or program in the nonresident school district; however, enrollment in the requested school or program is subject to space and other limitations and is not guaranteed.

• Most students who attended a nonresident school district under open enrollment last year are not re-

Career exploration for high school students at WITC RICE LAKE — Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Rice Lake is holding a special High School Career Day for juniors and seniors on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The event provides career exploration in many fields for high school students who are undecided about their future careers.

High school sophomores may also attend as part of a career class, if they are looking into the Youth Options program, or are genuinely interested in starting their career exploration/search process. The event is also open to home-schooled students.

Christy Roshell, career specialist at WITC-Rice Lake, said Career Day has been offered for about 15 years, and hundreds of students from NW Wisconsin attend each year. Each student can choose two 50-minute career sessions from among many programs – from welding, wood technics, and machine tool to early child education, finance and law enforcement – and everything in between. Parents are asked to encourage their high school junior or senior to explore their career options at Career Day. Each school will choose whether they will attend the morning or afternoon session. The morning session will run from 9:30 to 11:20 a.m. and the afternoon is 12:30 to 2:20 p.m. High school students should register with their guidance/student services office. Home-schooled students can find registration information and full details at http://www.witc.edu/ricelake/careerday.htm.

All registrations should be in by Feb. 6.

For questions related to this event, contact Christy Roshell, career specialist, at 715-234-7082 or 800-2439482, ext. 5419 or e-mail Christy.roshell@witc.edu. — from WITC

Supper, rafflflee to raise funds for scholarships LUCK - The Luck Community Education Council and high school seniors are looking forward to the annual fundraiser to be held on Friday, Jan. 30, at Luck School.

A lasagna supper will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. In addition to pans of lasagna made by food service director Ione DeNucci and her staff, spinach lasagna, garlic bread, salad, beverages and desserts will help complete a filling meal. Tickets for the supper are $5, and $3 for children 10 and younger. Community volunteers, the senior class, and parents will work together at the event. The meal expenses and beverages are generously covered by Larsen Auto Centers and Bernick’s Companies.

The proceeds from the supper go into the Community Graduate Scholarship Fund. For the past 13 years, graduating Luck seniors receive a scholarship toward their continuing education expenses. Established in 1988 by Luck Community Education, the fund was created with the hopes that each and every Luck High School graduate would receive a scholarship of at least $100 toward continuing their education. Scholarships have increased to $125 in recent years. Students have up to three years following graduation to use this schol-

arship, and those who enter military service are given three years past their discharge date to receive their scholarship.

A 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 Furniture.

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, $25 gift certificate from Bird’s Nest Thrift Shoppe, and three $15 gift certificates from Fibre Functions. Additional gift certificates from local businesses will also be raffled. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

The drawing will be held at the Friday, Jan. 30, double-header basketball games between Luck and Frederic. The varsity boys game will start at 7:30 pm, and the drawing will be during halftime. Winners need not be present.

If you need raffle tickets or have questions about the lasagna supper and quilt raffle, please call Amy Aguado at Luck Community Ed., 472-2152 ext. 103. - with submitted information

quired to reapply for the 2009-10 school year. However, if the student will be entering middle school, junior high school, or high school in the 2009-10 school year, parents should call the nonresident school district to find out if reapplication will be required.

• Parents may apply for their children to attend 4year-old kindergarten under open enrollment only if the resident school district also offers a 4-year-old kindergarten program for which the child is eligible.

To assist parents in submitting open enrollment applications, a directory of public school districts is available on the DPI Web site at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/schlsrch3.aspx More information is available from local school districts or from Mary Jo Cleaver, DPI, toll-free 888-2452732, or maryjo.cleaver@dpi.wi.gov. — from Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Local woman honored with Outstanding Honorary Alumni award FREDERIC - Many of the people in the Luck and Frederic area know Pat and Jerry Spies, who are both extremely active members of these communities.

Upon their retirement in 2002, the couple moved to their cabin on Long Lake, east of Luck, from Jordan, Minn. They had previously been weekending at the cabin since they bought it in 1990.

Both are active in their church (St. Dominic in Frederic), participating in Pat Spies of rural many committees and Luck recently revolunteer functions. ceived the OutstandThey have both been ing Honorary Alumni faithful volunteers for award for her 18 Ruby’s Pantry. Jerry is zone chair for the Luck years as principal of Lions Club and is active St. John the Baptist in the Knights of ColumSchool in Jordan, bus. Pat is a Rowdy Red Minn. - Special photo Hatter. It would be impossible to enumerate all of their volunteer activities in the Luck and Frederic communities.

Another honor has been bestowed on Pat. She recently received the Outstanding Honorary Alumni award for her 18 years as principal of St. John the Baptist School in Jordan. During the 1982-1983 school year, Spies agreed to fill out the remainder of the year as principal when the position became vacant. She remained in that position for another 18 years, retiring at the end of the 2000-2001 school year.

During the time that Spies was principal, the enrollment at St. John the Baptist School increased by 50 percent. She instituted many new programs, including an early childhood development program.

St. John’s School is a pre-K through sixth-grade school.

The award was given during the celebration of Mass for the beginning of Catholic Schools Week on Sunday, Jan. 25, at St. John the Baptist Church in Jordan.

Pat and Jerry have two daughters and three grandsons in Minnesota. They spend a lot of time babysitting, playing with and nurturing the three grandchildren – Michael, Xander, and Maxwell.

Their lake home is always a welcoming place for friends and family.

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ST. PETER, Minn. – The following local students were named to the fall semester dean’s list at Gustavus Adolphus College: Amery Breanna Draxler.

Osceola Collin Lehman.

St. Croix Falls Laura Hedeen and Abbe Paulhe.

••• RICE LAKE – Lacy Sellent of Cumberland was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at UW-Barron County.

••• ST. BONIFACIUS, Minn. — Randy Kidder of Shell Lake has recently been named to the Crown College honorable mention list for the fall 2008 semester. A junior this year, Kidder is pursuing a degree in physical education. He is a 2005 graduate of Shell Lake High School, and the son of Rick and Dory Kidder.

Nathaniel Sahlstrom, Shell Lake, was recently named to the dean’s list for the fall 2008 semester at Crown College. A junior this year, Sahlstrom is pursuing a degree in urban ministry. He is a 2007 graduate of home-school education, and the son of John and Lynne Sahlstrom.

Kate Sahlstrom, Shell Lake, was recently named to the dean’s list for the fall 2008 semester at Crown College. A sophomore this year, Sahlstrom is pursuing a degree in nursing. She is a 2008 graduate of home-school education, and the daughter of John and Lynne Sahlstrom.

••• MENOMONIE — Aaron Pederson, 2007 graduate of Shell Lake High School, and the son of Jeff and Brenda Pederson, Shell Lake, has received the chancellor’s award from UW-Stout. This award is presented after each semester for outstanding scholastic achievement to undergraduates at UW-Stout who complete a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits with a 3.5 or higher grade-point average. In addition to this award, Pederson has also been asked to join a research team at UW-Stout this semester that will study the use of solar cells. — Photo submitted ••• MENOMONIE – The following are students who received the Chancellor’s Award for the fall 2008 semester.

The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

Amery Tarisa Helin, human development and family studies; Darren Hose, art education; Shannon Maanum, retail

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merchandising and management; Alyssa Montana, hotel, restaurant and tourism management; Steven Swager, information technology management; Adam Wassberg, information technology management; Patrick Wears, applied science.

Centuria Matthew Sampson, packaging.

Dairyland Casandra Baer, engineering technology.

Dresser Jennifer Judkins, general business administration; Jerry Judkins, engineering technology; Christopher Smith, manufacturing engineering.

Grantsburg Megan Branstad, apparel design and development.

Luck Ashley Hall, family and consumer sciences education; Jessica Harr, psychology; Samuel Hochstetler, vocational rehabilitation; Amanda Huehn, undecided; Jacob Stonesifer, business administration.

Osceola Matthew Ellwanger, packaging; Janelle Meyer, early childhood education; Hailee Mierow, art; Riley Tracy, art.

Shell Lake Andrew Berlin, vocational rehabilitation; Garrett Knoop, construction; Dale Marker, construction; Nathaniel Nelson, packaging; Ryan Nelson, vocational rehabilitation; Steven Soukup, marketing and business education; Rachael Spears, hotel, restaurant and tourism management.

Spooner Stephene Allard, business administration; Ryan Bloms, golf enterprise management; Jodie Bray-Commings, technology education; Nikki Deli, special education; Kaila Rabideau, human development and family studies; April Witkus, psychology.

St. Croix Falls Melissa Burton, early childhood education.

Webster Ryan Harder, hotel, restaurant and tourism management. - submitted

FFA district speaking contest winners FFA district speaking contest winners from Luck were (L to R): Kasey Johnson, who was the winner in the extemporaneous speaking contest; Karie Bartlett, who placed first in the prepared speech category; and Aushleana Branville, who placed second in the job interview category. All three students will be advancing to the FFA sectional speaking contest. – Photo submitted

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MONDAY

FEBRUARY 2 - FEBRUARY 6 TUESDAY

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST Hot pocket, cereal, juice, milk.

Breakfast bites, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH LUNCH BBQ pork on a bun, sweet potatoes, Grilled cheese, tomato soup, raw fresh fruit OR chicken taco salad. veggies, dip OR ham salad.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST Pop•Tart, cereal, juice, milk.

Long john, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH LUNCH Ham stacker with cheese, cooked Cheeseburger, tater tots OR beef carrots OR buffalo chicken salad. taco salad.

BREAKFAST Omelet, sausage, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Italian dunkers with sauce, green beans OR Oriental chicken salad.

GRANTSBURG

LUNCH Rib tickler, rice, mini carrots, pears.

LUNCH Ham slice, scalloped potatoes, corn, peaches.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, buttered noodles, peas, fresh fruit.

LUNCH Lasagna, garlic toast, green beans, mixed fruit.

LUNCH Chicken burger, oven potatoes, sliced carrots, applesauce.

EARLY RELEASE

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/yogurt.

LUNCH Cheese or sausage pizza, rice, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 712.

BREAKFAST Cereal/pancakes.

LUNCH Turkey wrap, corn chips, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Chicken patty on a bun, tater tots, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hamburger, 712.

BREAKFAST Cereal/long john.

LUNCH Baked ham, cheesy potatoes, peas, fruit sauce. Alt.: Turkey wrap, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Chili, build your own sandwich, fresh veggies, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hot dog, 712.

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with juice and milk.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, rice, baby carrots, steamed broccoli, diced pears. Alt.: Burrito.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza, juice and milk.

LUNCH Hot dog, potatoes, baked beans, veggies, peaches. Alt.: Orange-glaze chicken.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with juice and milk.

LUNCH Tuna on a bun, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, beans, applesauce. Alt.: BBQ pork on a bun.

BREAKFAST Mini pancakes, juice and milk.

LUNCH Chicken and gravy, mashed potatoes, lettuce salad, peas, mixed fruit, dinner roll. Alt.: Peanut butter & jelly.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with juice and milk.

LUNCH Whole-grain pizza, veggies, corn, pineapple tidbits. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Cereal bar, toast.

LUNCH Hot dog, bun, tater tots, steamed carrots, applesauce.

BREAKFAST Scrambled eggs, breakfast burrito and toast.

LUNCH Chicken patty, bun, french fries, green beans, mandarin oranges.

BREAKFAST Pancakes & sausage.

LUNCH Baked potato bar, assorted toppings, broccoli, peaches, pumpkin bars.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks.

LUNCH Chicken fajitas, steamed rice, corn, pears.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

Strawberry cinnamon bakes.

LUNCH Cheese joes, dogs baked w/toppings, Sloppy chips, baked chips, cinnamon beans, pineapple. applesauce baked beans. Alt.: Veggie beef barley, turkey sandwich.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Chicken patty & broccoli/cauliflower with cheese.

BREAKFAST Belgian waffles w/topping.

LUNCH Meatballs, potatoes, gravy and peas.

BREAKFAST Egg and ham muffin.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, sweet potatoes and chips.

BREAKFAST Mini pancakes.

LUNCH Spaghetti, bread sticks and green beans.

BREAKFAST Early Risers.

LUNCH Hamburgers and fries.

LUNCH Spaghetti, salad, peaches, banana.

LUNCH Country breakfast, hash browns, mandarin oranges, strawberries.

LUNCH Italian dunkers, salad OR chicken noodle soup with veggies, PBJ, applesauce, fruit cocktail.

LUNCH The Max cheese dippers, marinara sauce, salad, pineapple, pears.

LUNCH Chicken patty, cheese slice, bun, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

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Operation Warm and Toasty project is on hold

by Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC – Susan Hager, founder of Cookie Brigade, recently found herself in the middle of a new project. After sending cookies to a MEDEVAC unit in Balad, Iraq, in September, Hager received a thank-you e-mail from Maj. Deanna Wolf. When Hager replied asking if they needed anything else, Wolf asked if Hager knew anyone that knit.

“I was quite surprised by that reply so I e-mailed back, ‘I love to knit, what do you need?’” Hager said.

Wolfe requested knitted stocking caps and cast covers for her unit’s patients to wear during the four-hour flight from Iraq to Germany.

The cast covers that were currently being used had to be completely removed in order for the personnel to check on the patient’s leg, which could be very painful, according to Wolf.

Hager came up with an idea and turned it into a pattern.

“I came up with the idea of knitting a cast cover on a circular needle, so it would be knitted in the tube and then open at each end with eyelet rows,” Hager explained.

The ends are closed up using shoelaces through the eyelets, making it easy for them to be untied, pushed up or down, and easily tied back closed.

With help from several others, Hager had the project under way by October.

Wolf had requested that, if possible, they could use 100 caps per month through February and 20 cast covers per month all yearlong.

“We were doing just fine from the community response just here in our area of meeting their monthly quota,” Hager commented.

KARE 11 aired an update, during Christmas week, on the Cookie Brigade when they mentioned the Operation Warm and Toasty project.

“Since then, I have just been overwhelmed with people sending things to

me,” Hager said.

She has received knitted things and phone calls from Minnesota, Michigan, North Carolina, Idaho, Texas and Florida. People have also started making and sending quilts and blankets.

Each one of the MEDEVAC patients receives a cap, quilt and pillow that they take with them wherever they go.

“It’s really been great, the outpouring of this,” Hager explained. “If Cookie Brigade had unlimited funds, I would be turning somersaults that this thing is going so well.”

Hager has had to use money from the Cookie Brigade banking account for the funds to send the Operation Warm and Toasty packages to Iraq. With the Cookie Brigade packages starting up shipment next week, Hager is not able to send any more knitted items for the time being.

“Unfortunately, it does come down to money,” Hager said, “because the cookies are the first priority for our organization, that’s where it has to go. I have to make sure that I can ship our cookies out every month and then, if there’s some money left over, we can ship out [knitted items], but I have to have more money coming in again.”

It costs approximately $30 per box for the organization to ship overseas. In one box, Hager can send several packs of cookies, between 35-40 caps and cast covers or two full-size quilts.

Besides running low on funds to ship the caps and cast covers, Hager also lost her MEDEVAC contact. Wolf and her unit left Iraq in mid-January and have been replaced with a new crew.

“My contact over there said that the new crew just hit the ground running.

They had put in 12- to 14-hour days transporting the wounded,” Hager described. “She said she has been there seven days without a day off, so she asked for some time.”

Before Wolf left, Hager had shipped out three boxes, but she is unsure when

Susan Hager stands with some of the hats and cast covers she has received during the Operation Warm and Toasty project. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld or if her new contact will be requesting more.

Hager states that she is in a holding pattern with the project of Operation Warm and Toasty.

What the Cookie Brigade and Operation Warm and Toasty projects could really use are monetary donations to help offset the shipping costs of the packages.

Donations may be sent to Sue Hager, Cookie Brigade, P.O. Box 291, Frederic WI 54837.

If you have been knitting and would like to continue for another charity, there are several local organizations in need of caps, both adult and children sizes, mittens and scarves. Chemo and premie hats are also needed.

Local knitters will soon be starting other upcoming projects for our deployed soldiers. Knitters may continue to drop off items at the Frederic Public Library and Burnett Community Library in Webster. All of the items donated prior to Jan. 31, designated for the military, will be going to the military.

Hager’s dog, Mattie, models one of the hats that will make its way overseas to military personnel.

Many different colors and sizes of stocking caps have been sent to a MEDEVAC unit in Iraq.

Each cap sent had a tag stating, “This was hand knit with love to warm your head & heart.”

Cast covers were also made and sent to Iraq for wounded soldiers. Some patients will receive a matching hat and cast cover.

Along with caps and cast covers, people began making quilts and blankets to send.

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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 Buck staggered over against the sled, exhausted, sobbing for breath, helpless. This was Spitz’s opportunity.

He sprang upon Buck, and twice his teeth sank into his unresisting foe and ripped and tore the flesh to the bone. Then Francois’s lash descended, and Buck had the satisfaction of watching Spitz receive the worst whipping as yet administered to any of the teams.

“One devil, dat Spitz,” remarked Perrault. “Some dam day heem keel dat Buck.”

“Dat Buck two devils,” was Francois’s rejoinder. “All de tam I watch dat Buck I know for sure. Lissen: some dam fine day heem get mad lak hell an’ den heem chew dat Spitz all up an' spit heem out on de snow. Sure. I know.”

From then on it was war between them. Spitz, as lead dog and acknowledged master of the team, felt his supremacy threatened by this strange Southland dog.

And strange Buck was to him, for of the many Southland dogs he had known, not one had shown up worthily in camp and on trail. They were all too soft, dying under the toil, the frost, and starvation. Buck was the exception. He alone endured and prospered, matching the husky in strength, savagery, and cunning. Then he was a masterful dog, and what made him dangerous was the fact that the club of the man in the red sweater had knocked all blind pluck and rashness out of his desire for mastery. He was pre-eminently cunning, and could bide his time with a patience that was nothing less than primitive.

It was inevitable that the clash for leadership should come. Buck wanted it. He wanted it because it was his nature, because he had been gripped tight by that nameless, incomprehensible pride of the trail and trace—that pride which holds dogs in the toil to the last gasp, which lures them to die joyfully in the harness, and breaks their hearts if they are cut out of the harness. This was the pride of Dave as wheel dog, of Solleks as he pulled with all his strength; the pride that laid hold of them at break of camp, transforming them from sour and sullen brutes into straining, eager, ambitious creatures; the pride that spurred them on all day and dropped them at pitch of camp at night, letting them fall back into gloomy unrest and uncontent. This was the pride that bore up Spitz and made him thrash the sled dogs who blundered and shirked in the traces or hid away at harness-up time in the morning. Likewise it was this pride that made him fear Buck as a possible lead dog. And this was Buck’s pride, too.

He openly threatened the other’s leadership. He came between him and the shirks he should have punished. And he did it deliberately. One night there was a heavy snowfall, and in the morning Pike, the malingerer, did not appear. He was securely hidden in his nest under a foot of snow. Francois called him and sought him in vain. Spitz was wild with wrath. He raged through the camp, smelling and digging in every likely place, snarling so frightfully that Pike heard and shivered in his hiding place.

But when he was at last unearthed, and Spitz flew at him to punish him, Buck flew, with equal rage, in between. So unexpected was it, and so shrewdly managed, that Spitz was hurled backward and off his feet.

Pike, who had been trembling abjectly, took heart at this open mutiny, and sprang upon his overthrown leader.

Buck, to whom fair play was a forgotten code, likewise sprang upon Spitz. But Francois, chuckling at the incident while unswerving in the administration of justice, brought his lash down upon Buck with all his might.

This failed to drive Buck from his prostrate rival, and the butt of the whip was brought into play. Halfstunned by the blow, Buck was knocked backward and the lash laid upon him again and again, while Spitz soundly punished the many-times-offending Pike.

In the days that followed, as Dawson grew closer and closer, Buck still continued to interfere between Spitz and the culprits; but he did it craftily, when Francois was not around. With the covert mutiny of Buck, a general insubordination sprang up and increased. Dave and Sol-leks were unaffected, but the rest of the team went from bad to worse. Things no longer went right.

There was continual bickering and jangling. Trouble was always afoot, and at the bottom of it was Buck. He kept Francois busy, for the dog driver was in constant apprehension of the life-and-death struggle between the two which he knew must take place sooner or later; and on more than one night the sounds of quarrelling and strife among the other dogs turned him out of his

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.

sleeping robe, fearful that Buck and Spitz were at it.

But the opportunity did not present itself, and they pulled into Dawson one dreary afternoon with the great fight still to come. Here were many men, and countless dogs, and Buck found them all at work. It seemed the ordained order of things that dogs should work. All day they swung up and down the main street in long teams, and in the night their jingling bells still went by. They hauled cabin logs and firewood, freighted up to the mines, and did all manner of work that horses did in the Santa Clara Valley. Here and there Buck met Southland dogs, but in the main they were the wild wolf husky breed. Every night, regularly, at nine, at twelve, at three, they lifted a nocturnal song, a weird and eerie chant, in which it was Buck’s delight to join.

With the aurora borealis flaming coldly overhead, or the stars leaping in the frost dance, and the land numb and frozen under its pall of snow, this song of the huskies might have been the defiance of life, only it was pitched in minor key, with long-drawn wailings and half-sobs, and was more the pleading of life, the articulate travail of existence. It was an old song, old as the breed itself—one of the first songs of the younger world in a day when songs were sad. It was invested with the woe of unnumbered generations, this plaint by which Buck was so strangely stirred. When he moaned and sobbed, it was with the pain of living that was of old the pain of his wild fathers, and the fear and mystery of the cold and dark that was to them fear and mystery.

And that he should be stirred by it marked the completeness with which he harked back through the ages of fire and roof to the raw beginnings of life in the howling ages.

Seven days from the time they pulled into Dawson, they dropped down the steep bank by the Barracks to the Yukon Trail, and pulled for Dyea and Salt Water.

Perrault was carrying despatches if anything more urgent than those he had brought in; also, the travel pride had gripped him, and he purposed to make the record trip of the year. Several things favored him in this. The week’s rest had recuperated the dogs and put them in thorough trim. The trail they had broken into the country was packed hard by later journeyers. And further, the police had arranged in two or three places deposits of grub for dog and man, and he was travelling light.

They made Sixty Mile, which is a fifty-mile run, on the first day; and the second day saw them booming up the Yukon well on their way to Pelly. But such splendid running was achieved not without great trouble and vexation on the part of Francois. The insidious revolt led by Buck had destroyed the solidarity of the team. It no longer was as one dog leaping in the traces. The encouragement Buck gave the rebels led them into all kinds of petty misdemeanors. No more was Spitz a leader greatly to be feared. The old awe departed, and they grew equal to challenging his authority. Pike robbed him of half a fish one night, and gulped it down under the protection of Buck. Another night Dub and Joe fought Spitz and made him forego the punishment they deserved. And even Billee, the good-natured, was less good-natured, and whined not half so placatingly as in former days. Buck never came near Spitz without snarling and bristling menacingly. In fact, his conduct approached that of a bully, and he was given to swag-

gering up and down before Spitz’s very nose.

The breaking down of discipline likewise affected the dogs in their relations with one another. They quarrelled and bickered more than ever among themselves, till at times the camp was a howling bedlam. Dave and Sol-leks alone were unaltered, though they were made irritable by the unending squabbling. Francois swore strange barbarous oaths, and stamped the snow in futile rage, and tore his hair. His lash was always singing among the dogs, but it was of small avail. Directly his back was turned they were at it again. He backed up Spitz with his whip, while Buck backed up the remainder of the team. Francois knew he was behind all the trouble, and Buck knew he knew; but Buck was too clever ever again to be caught red-handed. He worked faithfully in the harness, for the toil had become a delight to him; yet it was a greater delight slyly to precipitate a fight amongst his mates and tangle the traces.

At the mouth of the Tahkeena, one night after supper, Dub turned up a snowshoe rabbit, blundered it, and missed. In a second the whole team was in full cry.

A hundred yards away was a camp of the Northwest Police, with fifty dogs, huskies all, who joined the chase. The rabbit sped down the river, turned off into a small creek, up the frozen bed of which it held steadily.

It ran lightly on the surface of the snow, while the dogs ploughed through by main strength. Buck led the pack, sixty strong, around bend after bend, but he could not gain. He lay down low to the race, whining eagerly, his splendid body flashing forward, leap by leap, in the wan white moonlight. And leap by leap, like some pale frost wraith, the snowshoe rabbit flashed on ahead.

All that stirring of old instincts which at stated periods drives men out from the sounding cities to forest and plain to kill things by chemically propelled leaden pellets, the blood lust, the joy to kill—all this was Buck’s, only it was infinitely more intimate. He was ranging at the head of the pack, running the wild thing down, the living meat, to kill with his own teeth and wash his muzzle to the eyes in warm blood.

There is an ecstasy that marks the summit of life, and beyond which life cannot rise. And such is the paradox of living, this ecstasy comes when one is most alive, and it comes as a complete forgetfulness that one is alive.

This ecstasy, this forgetfulness of living, comes to the artist, caught up and out of himself in a sheet of flame; it comes to the soldier, war-mad on a stricken field and refusing quarter; and it came to Buck, leading the pack, sounding the old wolf-cry, straining after the food that was alive and that fled swiftly before him through the moonlight. He was sounding the deeps of his nature, and of the parts of his nature that were deeper than he, going back into the womb of Time. He was mastered by the sheer surging of life, the tidal wave of being, the perfect joy of each separate muscle, joint, and sinew in that it was everything that was not death, that it was aglow and rampant, expressing itself in movement, flying exultantly under the stars and over the face of dead matter that did not move.

But Spitz, cold and calculating even in his supreme moods, left the pack and cut across a narrow neck of land where the creek made a long bend around. Buck did not know of this, and as he rounded the bend, the frost wraith of a rabbit still flitting before him, he saw another and larger frost wraith leap from the overhanging bank into the immediate path of the rabbit. It was Spitz. The rabbit could not turn, and as the white teeth broke its back in mid air it shrieked as loudly as a stricken man may shriek. At sound of this, the cry of Life plunging down from Life’s apex in the grip of Death, the full pack at Buck’s heels raised a hell’s chorus of delight.

Buck did not cry out. He did not check himself, but drove in upon Spitz, shoulder to shoulder, so hard that he missed the throat. They rolled over and over in the powdery snow. Spitz gained his feet almost as though he had not been overthrown, slashing Buck down the shoulder and leaping clear. Twice his teeth clipped together, like the steel jaws of a trap, as he backed away for better footing, with lean and lifting lips that writhed and snarled.

In a flash Buck knew it. The time had come. It was to the death. As they circled about, snarling, ears laid back, keenly watchful for the advantage, the scene came to Buck with a sense of familiarity. He seemed to remember it all —the white woods, and earth, and moonlight, and the thrill of battle. Over the whiteness and silence brooded a ghostly calm. There was not the faintest whisper of air—nothing moved, not a leaf quivered, the visible breaths of the dogs rising slowly and lingering in the frosty air. They had made short work of the snowshoe rabbit, these dogs that were ill-tamed wolves; and they were now drawn up in an expectant circle. They, too, were silent, their eyes only gleaming and their breaths drifting slowly upward. To Buck it was nothing new or strange, this scene of old time. It was as though it had always been, the wonted way of things.

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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 Spitz was a practised fighter. From Spitzbergen through the Arctic, and across Canada and the Barrens, he had held his own with all manner of dogs and achieved to mastery over them. Bitter rage was his, but never blind rage. In passion to rend and destroy, he never forgot that his enemy was in like passion to rend and destroy. He never rushed till he was prepared to receive a rush; never attacked till he had first defended that attack.

In vain Buck strove to sink his teeth in the neck of the big white dog. Wherever his fangs struck for the softer flesh, they were countered by the fangs of Spitz. Fang clashed fang, and lips were cut and bleeding, but Buck could not penetrate his enemy’s guard. Then he warmed up and enveloped Spitz in a whirlwind of rushes. Time and time again he tried for the snow-white throat, where life bubbled near to the surface, and each time and every time Spitz slashed him and got away.

Then Buck took to rushing, as though for the throat, when, suddenly drawing back his head and curving in from the side, he would drive his shoulder at the shoulder of Spitz, as a ram by which to overthrow him. But instead, Buck’s shoulder was slashed down each time as Spitz leaped lightly away.

Spitz was untouched, while Buck was streaming with blood and panting hard. The fight was growing desperate. And all the while the silent and wolfish circle waited to finish off whichever dog went down. As Buck grew winded, Spitz took to rushing, and he kept him staggering for footing. Once Buck went over, and the whole circle of sixty dogs started up; but he recovered himself, almost in mid air, and the circle sank down again and waited.

But Buck possessed a quality that made for greatness— imagination. He fought by instinct, but he could fight by head as well. He rushed, as though attempting the old shoulder trick, but at the last instant swept low to the snow and in. His teeth closed on Spitz’s left foreleg. There was a crunch of breaking bone, and the white dog faced him on three legs. Thrice he tried to knock him over, then repeated the trick and broke the right foreleg. Despite the pain and helplessness, Spitz struggled madly to keep up. He saw the silent circle, with gleaming eyes, lolling tongues, and silvery breaths drifting upward, closing in upon him as he had seen similar circles close in upon beaten antagonists in the past. Only this time he was the one who was beaten.

There was no hope for him. Buck was inexorable.

Mercy was a thing reserved for gentler climes. He manoeuvred for the final rush. The circle had tightened till he could feel the breaths of the huskies on his flanks.

He could see them, beyond Spitz and to either side, half crouching for the spring, their eyes fixed upon him. A pause seemed to fall. Every animal was motionless as though turned to stone. Only Spitz quivered and bristled as he staggered back and forth, snarling with horrible menace, as though to frighten off impending death. Then Buck sprang in and out; but while he was in, shoulder had at last squarely met shoulder. The dark circle became a dot on the moon-flooded snow as Spitz disappeared from view. Buck stood and looked on, the successful champion, the dominant primordial beast who had made his kill and found it good.

Chapter IV Who Has Won to Mastership “Eh? Wot I say? I spik true w’en I say dat Buck two devils.” This was Francois speech next morning when he discovered Spitz missing and Buck covered with wounds. He drew him to the fire and by its light pointed them out.

“Dat Spitz fight lak hell,” said Perrault, as he surveyed the gaping rips and cuts.

“An’ dat Buck fight lak two hells,” was Francois’s answer. “An’ now we make good time. No more Spitz, no more trouble, sure.”

While Perrault packed the camp outfit and loaded the sled, the dog driver proceeded to harness the dogs.

Buck trotted up to the place Spitz would have occupied as leader; but Francois, not noticing him, brought Solleks to the coveted position. In his judgment, Sol-leks was the best lead dog left. Buck sprang upon Sol-leks in a fury, driving him back and standing in his place.

“Eh? eh?” Francois cried, slapping his thighs gleefully. “Look at dat Buck. Heem keel dat Spitz, heem t’ink to take de job.”

“Go ‘way, Chook!” he cried, but Buck refused to budge.

He took Buck by the scruff of the neck, and though the dog growled threateningly, dragged him to one side and replaced Sol-leks. The old dog did not like it, and showed plainly that he was afraid of Buck. Francois was obdurate, but when he turned his back Buck again displaced Sol-leks, who was not at all unwilling to go.

Francois was angry. “Now, by Gar, I feex you!” he cried, coming back with a heavy club in his hand.

Buck remembered the man in the red sweater, and retreated slowly; nor did he attempt to charge in when Sol-leks was once more brought forward. But he circled just beyond the range of the club, snarling with bitterness and rage; and while he circled he watched the club so as to dodge it if thrown by Francois, for he was become wise in the way of clubs. The driver went about his work, and he called to Buck when he was ready to put him in his old place in front of Dave. Buck retreated two or three steps. Francois followed him up, whereupon he again retreated. After some time of this, Francois threw down the club, thinking that Buck feared a thrashing. But Buck was in open revolt. He wanted, not to escape a clubbing, but to have the leadership. It was his by right. He had earned it, and he would not be content with less.

Perrault took a hand. Between them they ran him about for the better part of an hour. They threw clubs at him. He dodged. They cursed him, and his fathers and mothers before him, and all his seed to come after him down to the remotest generation, and every hair on his body and drop of blood in his veins; and he answered curse with snarl and kept out of their reach. He did not try to run away, but retreated around and around the camp, advertising plainly that when his desire was met, he would come in and be good.

Francois sat down and scratched his head. Perrault looked at his watch and swore. Time was flying, and they should have been on the trail an hour gone. Francois scratched his head again. He shook it and grinned sheepishly at the courier, who shrugged his shoulders in sign that they were beaten. Then Francois went up to where Sol-leks stood and called to Buck. Buck laughed, as dogs laugh, yet kept his distance. Francois unfastened Sol-leks traces and put him back in his old place. The team stood harnessed to the sled in an unbroken line, ready for the trail. There was no place for Buck save at the front. Once more Francois called, and once more Buck laughed and kept away.

“T’row down de club,” Perrault commanded.

Francois complied, whereupon Buck trotted in, laughing triumphantly, and swung around into position at the head of the team. His traces were fastened, the sled broken out, and with both men running they dashed out on to the river trail.

Highly as the dog driver had forevalued Buck, with his two devils, he found, while the day was yet young, that he had undervalued. At a bound Buck took up the duties of leadership; and where judgment was required, and quick thinking and quick acting, he showed himself the superior even of Spitz, of whom Francois had never seen an equal.

But it was in giving the law and making his mates live up to it, that Buck excelled. Dave and Sol-leks did not mind the change in leadership. It was none of their business. Their business was to toil, and toil mightily, in the traces. So long as that were not interfered with, they did not care what happened. Billee, the good-natured, could lead for all they cared, so long as he kept order.

The rest of the team, however, had grown unruly during the last days of Spitz, and their surprise was great now that Buck proceeded to lick them into shape.

Pike, who pulled at Buck’s heels, and who never put an ounce more of his weight against the breast-band than he was compelled to do, was swiftly and repeatedly shaken for loafing; and ere the first day was done he was pulling more than ever before in his life. The first night in camp, Joe, the sour one, was punished roundly— a thing that Spitz had never succeeded in doing. Buck simply smothered him by virtue of superior weight, and cut him up till he ceased snapping and began to whine for mercy.

The general tone of the team picked up immediately.

It recovered its old-time solidarity, and once more the dogs leaped as one dog in the traces. At the Rink Rapids two native huskies, Teek and Koona, were added; and the celerity with which Buck broke them in took away Francois breath.

“Nevaire such a dog as dat Buck!” he cried. “No, nevaire! Heem worth one t‘ousan’ dollair, by Gar! Eh? Wot you say, Perrault?”

And Perrault nodded. He was ahead of the record then, and gaining day by day. The trail was in excellent condition, well packed and hard, and there was no new-fallen snow with which to contend. It was not too cold. The temperature dropped to fifty below zero and remained there the whole trip. The men rode and ran by turn, and the dogs were kept on the jump, with but infrequent stoppages.

The Thirty Mile River was comparatively coated with ice, and they covered in one day going out what had taken them ten days coming in. In one run they made a sixty-mile dash from the foot of Lake Le Barge to the White Horse Rapids. Across Marsh, Tagish, and Bennett (seventy miles of lakes), they flew so fast that the man whose turn it was to run towed behind the sled at the end of a rope. And on the last night of the second week they topped White Pass and dropped down the sea slope with the lights of Skagway and of the shipping at their feet.

It was a record run. Each day for fourteen days they had averaged forty miles. For three days Perrault and Francois threw chests up and down the main street of Skagway and were deluged with invitations to drink, while the team was the constant center of a worshipful crowd of dog busters and mushers. Then three or four Western bad men aspired to clean out the town, were riddled like pepperboxes for their pains, and public interest turned to other idols. Next came official orders.

Francois called Buck to him, threw his arms around him, wept over him. And that was the last of Francois and Perrault. Like other men, they passed out of Buck’s life for good.

A Scotch half-breed took charge of him and his mates, and in company with a dozen other dog teams he started back over the weary trail to Dawson. It was no light running now, nor record time, but heavy toil each day, with a heavy load behind; for this was the mail train, carrying word from the world to the men who sought gold under the shadow of the Pole.

Buck did not like it, but he bore up well to the work, taking pride in it after the manner of Dave and Sol-leks, and seeing that his mates, whether they prided in it or not, did their fair share. It was a monotonous life, operating with machinelike regularity. One day was very like another. At a certain time each morning the cooks turned out, fires were built, and breakfast was eaten.

Then, while some broke camp, others harnessed the dogs, and they were under way an hour or so before the darkness fell which gave warning of dawn. At night, camp was made. Some pitched the flies, others cut firewood and pine boughs for the beds, and still others carried water or ice for the cooks. Also, the dogs were fed. To them, this was the one feature of the day, though it was good to loaf around, after the fish was eaten, for an hour or so with the other dogs, of which there were fivescore and odd. There were fierce fighters among them, but three battles with the fiercest brought Buck to mastery, so that when he bristled and showed his teeth they got out of his way.

Best of all, perhaps, he loved to lie near the fire, hind legs crouched under him, forelegs stretched out in front, head raised, and eyes blinking dreamily at the flames. Sometimes he thought of Judge Miller’s big house in the sun-kissed Santa Clara Valley, and of the cement swimming tank, and Ysabel, the Mexican hairless, and Toots, the Japanese pug; but oftener he remembered the man in the red sweater, the death of Curly, the great fight with Spitz, and the good things he had eaten or would like to eat. He was not homesick. The Sunland was very dim and distant, and such memories had no power over him. Far more potent were the memories of his heredity that gave things he had never seen before a seeming familiarity; the instincts (which were but the memories of his ancestors become habits) which had lapsed in later days, and still later, in him, quickened and become alive again.

To be continued next week Check out the St. Croix River Valley Big Read Blog, readwildly.wordpress.com. During the weeks of the Big Read program, they’ll build a community book discussion forum, stockpile interesting material along with links, related literary arts and environmental topics. If you’ve begun a “Call of the Wild” expedition, let them know what page you are on.

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Exploradome to visit Frederic Elementary FREDERIC – The Exploradome from the Minnesota Planetarium will visit the Frederic Elementary School, thanks in part to Polk-Burnett Operation RoundUp grant program.

Last week the students participated in a “space lunch” where dried fruit was served, lights were dim, and space music was played. Later on in the day, a snack of a star cookie and space drink was served to all students. They watched the inauguration of our 44th president, had a guest teacher, Jeff Larcom from the high school, who came over and taught a space lesson to each grade level. They also had a space sale for all the students.

It was a busy week at the elementary.

Their math/science space journey will wrap up this week with some very exciting programs. On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Mike Lynch from WCCO radio was resched-

uled to be at the school to interact with all of the students and give them a chance to use telescopes and learn some interesting facts about stars and the solar system.

Then on Thursday, Jan. 29, the Exploradome from the Minnesota Planetarium Society will be at the school for the students during the day and also for the community from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. The Exploradome is a portable, immersive learning environment that inspires minds, leaving a lasting impression on students. Inside the 13-foot high dome is the latest in display technology, where dynamic earth and space data comes to life. Through a process of guided inquiry, students travel virtually from inside the subatomic realm to the edge of the known universe. Also that evening, there are 22 students in grades

Frederic Elementary students watch the presidential inauguration during their all-school space-themed series. – Photos submitted four through six who have chosen to participate in the math/science fair and their projects will be on display. The students will be explaining their project to all the people who come to the event. All the classrooms have been involved with different projects, and each classroom has a space puzzle that they have put together. There will be many displays and projects out for all to see.

Please plan to attend the evening activities with the children, it is an excellent chance to see the Exploradome, and you don’t even have to travel into the Cities.

Gratitude is extended to Polk-Burnett Electric and their Operation Round-Up grant for providing funds to help bring the Exploradome to Frederic Elementary.

- submitted Students imagined being astronauts as they ate banana chips.

Ahoy, you landlubbers.

I'm off again. This time not back to Iraq but around the world. The wife and I are on a world cruise, visiting 27 countries in 114 days. We departed the morning of Jan. 16. I'm told the temp read 38 below zero.

On this warmer voyage, we're not alone. We invited all the kids in Polk and Burnett counties to come along. In fact we got such an enthusiastic local response, we extended the invite to all the kids of Wisconsin.

I invited some parents too, but they took me literally and showed up at my door with their bags packed. Big kids are literal.

On this voyage I will again write a series of adventure children stories. I did this on the Asia-Africa-Antarctica run.

This time we'll circumvent the globe with my children's characters: Wormy and Squirmy, a pair of fun-loving worms who find mischief, adventure and education in far-off lands.

On this "working vacation" with kids, I partnered with some mature outlets: the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin libraries and Grantsburg High School.

The DPI and our library system are making the children's series available to all the schools and libraries across the state.

Bringing these travel adventures to life is Team Grantsburg.

Graphic-arts students Jake Ryan, Kaylynn Anderson and John Schneider, under the watchful eye of professors Jeremy Tomczak and Josh Watt, will Photoshop Wormy and Squirmy in ways you never thought imaginable. (I hope no one gets sent to the principal's office.)

With text and photos, our children in

Wisconsin will learn about other respective cultures and peculiar everyday life in four months on four continents of their world.

Curiosities like: Are KoWayne M. modo dragons really cool?

Anderson And, what's it like living on a The Chinese junk all Anderson your life? And of course the Report many foreign kids will want to know of us: Is Booya any good?

It should be some ride, until we return home in May. But there's no call to stay silent until spring. In this age of e-mail, you can chat with me, the worms or anyone in the world every day. I found Earthlings all over love to talk with one another. So check out our itinerary, and feel free to e-mail any question or suggestion.

And in true Wisconsin fashion: "Let's gitter done."

You can travel virtually and e-mail directly Wayne at: wayneanderson@centurytel.net or visit his website: www.theandersonreport.com

Itinerary destinations (sea days excluded) 2009 World Cruise:

Jan. 19: Los Angeles Jan. 24: Hilo, Hawaii Jan. 25: Honolulu, Hawaii

Mr. Jeff Larcom and Kinzie Matz during the fifth-grade lesson.

Wayne and Bonnie Anderson, of West Sweden, are aboard a cruise ship on a world cruise. While sailing to 27 countires in 114 days, Anderson will write a series of children's adventure stories. The series will be distributed by libraries and the state to schoolchildren all across Wisconsin. The Leader will run the series, as well. – Photo submitted Jan. 31: Cross International Dateline Feb. 3: Luganville,Vanuatu Feb. 4: Port Villa, Vanuatu Feb. 6: Noumea, New Caledonia Feb. 7: Ile Des Pins, New Caledonia Feb. 10: Sydney, Australia Feb. 13: Melbourne, Australia Feb. 15: Adelaide, Australia

Feb. 19: Fremantle (Perth), Australia Feb. 24: Lembar, Lompok Feb. 25: Komodo Island, Lompok Feb. 27: Senarang, Indonesia Feb. 28: Crossing the Equator

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CHURCH NEWS Respecting authority

The backyard buck with antlers, even though smaller than his brother and the various doe that come around, always commands respect. The others give him a wide berth most of the time.

When they don't, they get it in the end—literally. I'm waiting to see if he'll lose his authority when he loses his antlers.

We have a new president who, though in command of our nation, is unlike the backyard buck in all other respects. His command stems from expertise in leadership, Perspectives humility in service, and consideration of the people.

Perhaps he was not your choice for president. Perhaps you or I don't agree with some of his policies.

Perhaps we don't even trust him as we would another's leadership. But regardless of our views, we do need to respect and honor him as our leader.

The Bible tells us to "render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." (Matthew 22:21) As believers of God's Word, our obligation is to our earthly government and to God. "Obey those who rule over you …." (Hebrews 13:17) When the two realms conflict with each other we are to follow God. After Jesus' death and resurrection, Peter and John had to make that choice when government officials commanded them not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus. "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard."

(Acts 4: 19-20) Peter and John were persecuted for preaching the Gospel, as are many of our brothers and sisters in Christ in other countries—places where torture or even death face those who speak the name of Jesus.

We can be thankful that we, in contrast, have the freedom to speak on behalf of Jesus Christ—in the publishing of this column, in homes and churches, and even in the confines of our president's office.

However, it's wrong to use our freedom lightly by causing dissension, through bigotry or political partisanship, for example. We need to support our new president and all other government leaders with our respect and our prayers.

Lord, give us the grace and willingness to follow the leaders and laws of our nation insofar as they do not conflict with your higher law of love to our neighbor. In Jesus' name, amen.

(Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com)

Sally Bair Eternal

Study to Shew Thyself Approved Most of our readers are probably aware of Paul’s admonition to Timothy: “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV). Strictly speaking, the Greek word that has been translated study (spoudazo) means “to make effort, be prompt or earnest, diligence, be diligent, endeavour, labour” (Strong). It means “to hasten, make hast” (Thayer). The word was used in ancient military literature to compliment a soldier who followed his orders out of more than a sense of duty or obligation, but because the warrior was convinced that the fight was worth the sacrifice. He not only followed his orders but he believed in them. Of the infantryman who gave his all in the line of fire, it was said he had spoudason. He was intensely in pursuit of his objective. The King James translators selected the word study in view of the closing words of the verse: “rightly dividing the word of truth.” It seems rather obvious that in order for someone to rightly divide the word of truth he must be diligent in something that would help him to achieve that end; hence he must be a good student of the word.

Study is hard work. There is a difference between reading and studying.

A person might read the newspaper, but unless he is deeply involved in the stock market, it is unlikely that a person would spend much time studying the newspaper. Study is a gathering of facts; it is determining the meaning of words, and their relationship one to another in any given sentence, paragraph or larger context such as a book, manuscript or essay.

Study seeks to determine the meaning of a passage based upon the intent of the author. A good student of any science or art takes the time to study various fields related to the particular subject he is endeavoring to learn. It is no different with the Bible.

Study begins with reading the Bible; unfortunately most folks never get past this first step. Having read a passage, the challenge lies in digging deep into that passage to glean heaven’s meaning, and then make application to our life. It has been properly observed, “The books which help you most are those which make you think most. The hardest way of learning is by easy reading; but a great book that comes from a great thinker is a ship of thought, deep freighted with truth and beauty” (author unknown).

No book challenges the thinking of men more than the Bible. Simple in its structure, it is a storehouse of spiritual truth that is easily understood while at

the same time challenging to even the most scholarly of men.

As one writer put it, “The Bible is an ocean of knowledge that little children can wade around in, yet man must continue to swim in order to fathom the depths thereof.”

Perhaps one of the reasons men do not study the Bible is due to a failure to understand the rich value of Bible study.

The following is attributed to Henry Van Dyke: “Born in the East and clothed in Oriental Preacher’s form and imagery, the Bible walks the ways of all the world with familiar feet and enters land after land to find its own everywhere. It has learned to speak in hundreds of languages to the heart of man. Children listen to its stories with wonder and delight, and wise men ponder them as parables of life. The wicked and proud tremble at its warnings, but to the wounded and penitent it has a mother’s voice. It has woven itself into our dearest dreams; so that love, sympathy, devotion, memory, and hope put on the beautiful garments of its treasured speech. No man is poor or desolate who has this treasure for his own. When the landscape darkens, and the trembling pilgrim comes to the valley of the shadow, he is not afraid to enter; he takes the rod and staff of scripture in his hand; he says to friend and comrade, ‘Goodbye; we shall meet again’; and, confronted by that support, he goes toward the lonely pass as one who walks through darkness to light.”

Although it is already one month into this new year, it is not too late for us to benefit a resolution to begin a more involved study of the Bible. Let each of us determine that we are going to be students of God’s word so that we might reap the wonderful spiritual benefits that come with “Giving diligence to show thyself approved unto God.” (Written by Tom Wacaster.)

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 FREDERIC – The dedicated quilting ladies of the church met last Thursday and put together seven quilts that will be shipped overseas later this year through Lutheran World Relief. These quilts bring warmth on a cold night or shelter from the sun on a hot day. It becomes a bed, a room divider, a backpack to carry belongings and at times even a home. These quilts give families throughout the world a helping hand, a sign of comfort, and hope for the future. The work of the quilters’ hearts and hands is an immeasurable blessing to families in need around the world as their needs continue to increase. 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. The group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall of the church and you are invited to join them. If you need more information call Jan Berg at 715-327-8786.

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 following worship services. Mark your calendars of the change and everyone is welcome to join the church for Sunday morning worship.

Preparations are being made for the fourth-annual Valentine’s dinner to be held on Sunday, Feb. 8, following worship services. At noon a lunch and a dessert buffet will be served. Get your tickets at Affordable Quality Appliances in downtown Frederic as there will not be any tickets sold at the door. Singles $8, couples

(L to R) Jan Berg, Clarice Lindahl, Karen Swanberg, Dorothea Jensen, Kay Thorsbakken, Betty Schmietendorf and Julie Martin. – Photo submitted $15 and family $25. The public is invited to this event and the funds raised will go towards 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. Supplemental funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has been applied for. After lunch there will be an entertaining program by the youth of the church 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 of celebrating love.

Check out their Web site www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org or call the church office at 715-327-8012 for more information. - submitted

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CHURCH NEWS Peace Lutheran Church members take on Gift Ark challenge As part of their Mission Possible theme of Here, There and Everywhere, the members of Peace Lutheran Church of Dresser, recently took on the challenge of a Gift Ark, a $5,000 commitment, for Heifer International. The challenge came with a $3,000 matching grant, stipulating that any money raised beyond the $5,000 would be divided between the two local food shelves. A total amount of $5,817 was raised, along with the $3,000 in matching funds for a total of $8,817. On Sunday, Jan. 18, Pastor Wayne Deloach presented checks in the amount of $1908.50 each to both Eloise Anderson from the St. Croix Falls food shelf and to Rosanne Anderson from the Osceola food shelf. Pictured (L to R): are Ronda Haley, Christian education director, Diane Lechman, parish nurse, Eloise Anderson, Rosanne Anderson and Pastor Wayne Deloach. – Photo submitted

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The family of David and Theodora Alden would like to give a heartfelt thank-you to all who in any way helped our parents. Friends and neighbors for their cards, visits & food. The United Pioneer Home, Good Samaritan Home, Amery Hospital doctors & staff. St. Croix Hospital doctors & staff. Dr. Dinnies, Dr. Bjornson, Dr. Quinnin and Dr. Abraham for their excellent professional services the past years. Luck Ambulance Services, Lakeview Hospice, RN Diana, SW Becky, HHA Darla. To all of you wonderful people. Special thank-you to Pastor Mark Hall, and the ladies of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and Luck Lutheran Church.

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OBITUARIES Marion E. Howe

Gladys L. Mansfield

Alyce Ione Foote

Marion E. Howe, age 83, died suddenly in her home in Glen Ellyn, Ill., on Jan. 25, 2009.

Marion was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. 30, 1925, to Arvid and Esther Engstrom. In 1950, she married John A. Howe; they raised two children. In the late 1970s, John and Marion ran a successful antique and gift shop called Faraway Farm, near Siren. Marion and John spent many enjoyable years in Burnett County on Cranberry Lake and on the Gulf Coast of Alabama.

Marion was preceded in death by her parents; she lost her brother, Donald in WWII; her beloved husband, John, died in February of 2008.

She is survived by her sister, Katherine (Aaron) Carlson of St. Paul, Minn.; children, Marci (Robert) Duryea of Glen Ellyn, Ill. and Jeffrey (Annemarie) Howe of Cary, Ill.; two grandchildren, Jacksone Howe and Emilie Duryea; and many nephews and nieces.

Cremation will be performed in Illinois, with a memorial service planned for a later date. Memorial contributions can be sent in Marion Howe’s name to Peace Lutheran Church, 21W500 Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL 60148.

The Cremation Society of Illinois was entrusted with the arrangements.

Gladys L. Mansfield, age 78, of Siren, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at Frederic Nursing and Rehab, Frederic.

Gladys was born May 28, 1930, in Lorain Township to Lucette and William Knechtel.

Gladys married Leonard Mansfield on Dec. 9, 1978, at Lorain United Methodist Church. She was an active member of the Women of the Moose.

Gladys was preceded with death by her parents, husband Leonard on Jan. 11, 2008, and a granddaughter.

Gladys is survived by her children, Mike McClay of Milltown, Dan (Kathy) McClay of Puyallup, Wash., Judy Bennett of Milltown, Steve (Rita) McClay of Keenesburg, Colo., and Ruth (Craig) Lenz of Frederic; stepchildren, Larry (Doreen) Mansfield of Somerset, Diane Buhler of Frederic and Sandy (Dan) Staples of Siren; brothers, Howard Knechtel and Stanley (Ruby) Knechtel; sister-in-law, Phyllis Knechtel of Rochester, Wash.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial services were held Saturday, Jan. 24, at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Music was provided by soloist Rose Brown and organist Fran McBroom.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Alyce Ione Foote, Webster, died Jan. 21, 2009, surrounded by her family who loved her deeply. She was 79 years old.

Alyce was born Dec. 14, 1929, to Charles and Carrie (Craig) Booth in Crosby, Minn. She graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1946.

Alyce was united in marriage to Billy Keith Foote on April 23, 1949.

Alyce and Bill were blessed with five children whom she raised with love and laughter. Bill and Alyce moved around for the first several years of their married life before settling in Webster, where she lived the remainder of her years to the fullest.

She was a devoted wife and a loving and caring mother as well as “mom” to countless friends who always welcome in her home. were Alyce was very involved with her children and enjoyed every opportunity to spend time with them.

Alyce worked as the office manager for Arrow Building Center for over 20 years. Alyce was a longtime active member of Grace United Methodist Church. She also took part in the Webster Lioness Club, American Legion Auxiliary and Order of the Eastern Star. She loved her flowers and her music, and she sang in the church choir for many years. Alyce also enjoyed watching and talking to the birds year-round.

Alyce was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mae Stearns, of Aitkin, Minn.; brothers, Leonard Booth of Marathon and Glenn Booth of Redding, Calif.; and a son-in-law, Steven Brovold of Alma.

She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 60 years, Bill; and her children, David (Barb) Foote of Maple Grove Minn., Mark (Judy) Foote of Webster, Carolyn (David) Christian of Eau Claire, Ione (David) Towner of La Crosse and Billie (Donald) Ward of Faribault, Minn.; grandchildren, Amye (Harley) Mangen, Steve, Charlie and Colleen Foote, Kyle, Adam and Stephanie Christian, Kelly and Emily Towner, Nick (Stephanie), Luke, Caleb and Abraham Ward; and great-grandchildren, Bailey, Brady and Breck Mangen; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gene and Joan Foote of Crosby, Minn.; sister-in-law, Vera Booth of Calif.; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services were held at Grace United Methodist Church on Jan. 24, with Pastor Cindy Glocke officiating. Organist was Dianne Gravesen and soloist was Mark Foote. Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Henrietta Anderson of Balsam Lake, died at the Good Samaritan Society Home, St. Croix Falls, on Tuesday, Jan, 27, 2009.

Sevice date and time are pending at the time of publication.

Please visit www.kolstadfamily funeralhome.com/ for updated information, or tune to local radio stations.

Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria is entrusted with arrangements.

Sandra “Sandy” Samuels Sandra “Sandy” Samuels, 42, of Danbury, died on Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, at her home.

Sandy was born Dec. 29, 1966, in Rice Lake, to Ellie (Krueger) and Richard Samuels.

Sandy was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother; who loved her little “Boo Bear.” She loved being outside in her garden, getting her hands dirty or out fishing in the summer or winter, it didn’t matter. Sandy was a very devoted friend, loved to have a good time, was always up for any kind of adventure and not scared to try anything new.

Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Richard; grandparents, Isabella and Harry Samuels and Ganelda and George Krueger.

Sandy is survived by her daughter, Kristina Linn of Danbury; granddaughter, Naveah “Boo Bear” Staples; mother, Ellie (Brad) Blihovde of Danbury; brothers, Kelly Basley and Shaun Shroer.

A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at 4 p.m., at the Black and Orange, Webster.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

THANK YOU

The family of Alyce Foote of Webster would like to extend our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all who sent cards, placed telephone calls, and attended the visitation and/or funeral at the loss of Alyce. It is a difficult time, however, when you have a network of friends that create such a wonderful support system, it becomes easier to endure the loss of a loved one.

A special thank-you goes out to Pastor Cindy Glocke, Dr. Adeola Jolayemi, & Dr. Blaise Vitale who showed so much respect and professionalism to our family.

To the entire staff at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg; your care is second to none. We cannot express enough thanks for what you have done for our parents. Your caring and tireless attention has been, and continues to be, appreciated by our family.

Finally, to Stacey, Pat & DuWayne from the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home: your attention to detail, your professional manner, and especially your personal touch made a very difficult time much easier to deal with. You went well above the call of duty to make our time of sorrow a time to remember.

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Gracie M. Reed Grace (Gracie) Mae (Fosha) Reed, 67, of Balsam Lake, died Jan. 22, 2009, at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, surrounded by her family.

She had been admitted to the hospital on Jan. 11.

Gracie was born Oct. 4, 1941, at home on the family farm in Balsam Lake Township, the daughter of Louis and Dorothy (Anderson) Fosha. Gracie went to the Maple Grove Grade School and attended Milltown High School while the new Unity School was being built.

On Feb. 18, 1961, she married Gene Reed at Stillwater, Minn., and to this union two children were born.

Gracie painted with Audrey Fredrickson (who passed away in 1988). She then continued painting with sisters and friends for a few years and then a few more years with her sister, Sharry, until Gracie retired about a year ago.

Gracie enjoyed country music and spending time with her family and friends playing softball, horseshoe, bowling, playing cards and sharing conversation. As a devoted mother she raised not only her children, but helped with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Gracie was a hard worker who would do any task that needed to be done and was always willing to help others and made sure the job was started and completed. She resided in the Balsam Lake area the majority of her life and assisted 4-H members and the Balsam Evergreens Club with projects and activities.

Gracie was preceded in death by her father, Louis Fosha; stepfather, Frank Heilig; her father- and motherin-law, Chuck and Viola (Pilgrim) Reed; sisters-in-law, Joyce Reed Ceravolo and Joann Reed McFarland; and brother-in-law, Arvid Vold.

Gracie leaves to celebrate her memory, mother, Dorothy Heilig; husband, Gene Reed; son, Dean (Sue) Reed; daughter, Jody (Rod) McGee; grandchildren, Jordy, Lacey, Carrie and Timothy; great-grandchildren, Natasha and Nakodah; sisters, Myrna (Don) Weik, Nina Vold, Edith (Dennis) McKinney, Sharry (Terry) Hatlestad and cousin Isla (Bob) Lennartson; sister-inlaw, Janice (Don) Hites of Grand Rapids, Minn.; brothers-in-law, Tom Ceravolo of Lockport, N.Y., Mark McFarland of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service was held at Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake, Monday, Jan. 26, with Pastor Diane Norstad officiating. Soloist was Arlen Peterson accompanied by Dorene Hendrickson. Interment was at the Balsam Lake Cemetery.

Casket bearers were Alan Vold, Rick Vold, Danny McKinney, Mike Vold, Randy Gordon, Jim Larson, Scott McGee and Mark Winge. Honorary casket bearers were Carol Martinson, Priscilla Hanson, Dora Ammann, Jane Smith, Randy Freer, Gale Zahnow and John and Audrey Ruck.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Dott Ellson Dott Ellson, 93, died Jan. 24, 2009.

Memorial services were held Jan. 28, at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.

A full obituary will be published in a upcoming edition.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Donald A. Baker Donald A. Baker, 61, a resident of Siren, died Jan. 24, 2009.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m., at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren Chapel. Visitation prior to services from 1 – 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

A full obituary will be published in an upcoming edition.

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CHURCH NEWS Parents must take control at the beginning of child's life QUESTION: If punishment is never recommended for an infant, what form of discipline is appropriate at that age?

DR. DOBSON: The answer is loving leadership. Parents should have the courage to do what is right for their babies, even if they protest vigorously. Dr. Bill Slonecker, a Nashville pediatrician and a good friend, has stressed the importance of parents taking charge right from the day of birth. Too often he has seen mothers in his private practice who were afraid of their infants. They would call his office and frantically huff, "My 6-month-old baby is crying and seems very hot." The doctor would ask if the child had a fever, to which Mom would reply, "I don't know. He won't let me take his temperature." These mothers had already yielded their authority to their infants. Some would never regain it.

Good parenting and loving leadership go hand in hand. And it should begin on "Day One." ••• QUESTION: I like your idea of balancing love with discipline, but I'm not sure I can do it. My parents were extremely rigid with us, and I'm determined not to make that mistake with my kids. But I don't want to be a pushover, either. Can you give me some help in finding the middle ground between extremes?

DR. DOBSON: Maybe it would clarify the overall goal of your discipline to state it in the negative. It is not to produce perfect kids. Even if you implement a flawless

system of discipline at home, which no one in history has done, your children will still be children. At times they will be silly, lazy, selfish, and, yes, disrespectful. Such is the nature of the human species. We as adults have the same weaknesses.

Furthermore, when it comes to kids, that's how it should be. Boys and girls are like clocks; you have to let them run. My point is that the purpose of parental discipline is not to produce obedient little robots who can sit with their hands folded in the parlor thinking patriotic and noble thoughts! Even if we could pull that off, it wouldn't be wise to try.

The objective, as I see it, is to take the raw material with which our babies arrive on this Earth, and then gradually mold them into mature, responsible and Godfearing adults. It is a 20-year process that will bring progress, setbacks, successes and failures. When the child turns 13, you'll swear for a time that he's missed everything you thought you had taught ... manners, kindness, grace and style. But then maturity begins to take over, and the little green shoots from former plantings start to emerge. It is one of the richest experiences in living to watch that blossoming at the latter end of childhood.

Dr. James

Dobson Focus on the Family

QUESTION: I assume that you favor a highly structured curriculum that emphasizes the memorization of specific facts, which I consider to be a very low level of learning. We need to teach concepts to our kids and help them learn how to think – not just fill their heads with a bunch of details.

DR. DOBSON: I agree that we want to teach concepts to students, but that does not occur in a vacuum. For example, we would like them to understand the concept of the solar system and how the planets are positioned in rotation around the sun. How is that done? One way is for them to learn the distances between the heavenly bodies, i.e., the sun is 93 million miles from Earth, but the moon is only 240,000. The concept of relative positions is then understood from the factual information. What I'm saying is that an understanding of the right factual information can and should lead to conceptual learning.

••• 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 Wal-

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Siren

Knights of Columbus choose Family of the Month WEBSTER – The James Henrich family, consisting of Jim and Alice Henrich, their son Scott, his wife Amy and grandson Andrew, have been chosen as the Family of the Month by Knights of Columbus Council No. 8985.

Jim and Alice both retired from the 3M Company. In 1995, they moved from Prescott to Webster. They are active members of Our Lady’s Catholic Church in Danbury as well as being active on the Tri-Parish personnel committee and the Tri-Parish council.

Jim has been a Knight for 53 years.

He joined at high-school age in the

Rice Lake Council of the Knights of Columbus. He is a charter member of the Prescott Council, and presently a very active member of the Webster Council. He has been the financial secretary for nine years, as well as chairing the state raffle and Tootsie Roll committees. Scott is the Grand Knight for the Prescott Council.

The award of Family of the Month to the Henrich family was made in appreciation for their dedication and service to church and community. – information submitted

The James Henrich family has been chosen as Family of Month by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8985. Shown here (L to R) are: Scott and Amy Henrich, holding son Andrew; Father Mike Tupa from the TriParish Catholic churches; Alice and Jim Henrich. – Photo submitted

Church listings sponsored by the following area businesses: BREMER BANK, N.A. Full-Service Banking Member FDIC Frederic - Danbury - Siren

DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC. Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering & Processing Phone 715-327-4456

INTER-COUNTY CO-OP PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers Office Supplies

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE Hwys. 35 & 48 Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.

“Your Electric Servant” Serving Polk & Burnett Counties “Use Energy Wisely”

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475

MEDICINE SHOPPE 110 Oak Street Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4208 Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 Not Open On Saturday Duane Lindh

HAULING

• Gravel • Sand • Rock • Top Soil • Trackhoe 715-472-2717 Mobile 715-491-1861 1065 290th Ave. Frederic, Wis.

CUSHING CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

SIREN OLSEN & SON

Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

WEBSTER CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES Complete Lumber & Building Supplies Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC. Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed

ALPHA

LUCK

BASS LAKE LUMBER

VAN METER’S MEATS

• Complete Line of Building Supplies & Lumber • Cabot’s Stains Grantsburg, Wis. 715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP 1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis.

Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making • Ham and Bacon Cured and Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME

Churches 1/09

FREDERIC

Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service Cold Weather Starts Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days 715-866-8364 Eves.

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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Church Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road. Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

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. - 10 a.m.; Sun. School - 9 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

(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

476972 22-24L 12a,d

AMT. TAX CERT. #

INT. RATE

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JANUARY 28, 2009 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - 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

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

476975 22-24L 12a,d

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. 2008-2 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

476982 22-24L 12a,d

YEAR TAX

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

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Bush order on concealed guns in parks trumped by state laws APOSTLE ISLANDS – A last-minute order by the Bush administration this month changes a quarter-century ruling banning concealed weapons in national parks. It may cause some headaches at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin’s lone national park on Lake Superior.

There’ll be no concealed weapons at the site, even though the Bush administration ordered a rule change allowing

conceal and carry in national parks. But since Illinois and Wisconsin have statewide bans of concealed weapons, Apostle Islands Park Superintendent Bob Krumanaker says only peace officers can carry and hide a weapon. He acknowledges that the Jan. 9 rule change is highly controversial.

“The old rule was 25 years old, and it was promulgated under President Reagan and Secretary of the Interior James

Watt,” he explains. “So it was not a leftwing conspiracy to keep guns out of national parks, it was very well thought out. Crime rates are very low in national parks. It’s one of the safest places you can be in the country. So in my view there was no problem that needed to be solved.”

Krumanaker says if it were up to him, the park service would stay out of this political fray.

“I know there’s no convincing people who think this is a good idea. There is no middle ground on that issue unfortunately.”

Krumanaker says the order will force them to post a few signs telling visitors that they can’t carry a concealed weapon.

As in the past, hunters will be allowed to carry weapons during hunting season. Wisconsin Public Radio (Mike Simonson)

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

AMT. TAX CERT. #

INT. RATE

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

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Evan Nelson has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is a preschooler and the son of Steve and Stephanie Nelson. Evan is a bright and caring. He has many friends and lots of adventures to share. His favorite things to do at school include building towers, constructing racetracks and playing outside. He has a wonderful sense of humor with a contagious smile. When he grows up, he would like to just like his big brother, Michael.

Emily Wells has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Joel and Kalen Wells. She is involved in choir, band, volleyball, basketball, track and softball. She is an honor roll student, member of junior high bells and is a classroom leader. She has a strong work ethic, is a good listener, has a positive attitude toward learning and has a pleasant personality.

She plans to attend college to become a pharmacist.

April Halverson has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Wesley Halverson and Barbara Grill. She is involved in softball.

She enjoys singing and reading.

She is a honor roll student and has received the President's Academic Award in junior high.

She has excellent work habits, is conscientious, has a positive personality, works well independently and with peers, and accepts all challenges.

Joey Moyer has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son Paul and Audra Moyer. Joey always has a smile on his face. He is a joy to teach.

He is kind and helpful and tries his hardest at everything he does.

He’s a very creative writer. He likes to play with his friends.

Some of his hobbies include playing in the snow and digging holes.

Jaimee Buck has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of LeRoy and Susan Buck. She is a positive leader in band. She is trustworthy, energetic, polite and always has a smile on her face. She is involved in student council, church youth group, band and choir. She is active in basketball, volleyball, track, softball and dance. She enjoys reading, watching movies, spending time with her family, listening to music and doing gymnastics.

Kristine Wortman has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and is the daughter of Karen and Don Wortman. She is a hard worker and always does her best. She has a positive attitude and a good sense of humor. She is thoughtful and polite. She is involved in 4-H, FCCLA, church, camp counselor, horseback-riding clubs, forensics, yearbook, SODA and is the secretary of her class. She enjoys writing and playing instruments.

Anthony Will has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Mark Will and Sashi and Brad Schneider. He has a brother, Mason and a sister, Allison. He enjoys reading, both at school and at home. He also likes math.

At home, he plays outside and watches TV. He has a collection of agates and skipping rocks.

Anthony has fishing tackle, which he uses when fishing with his dad.

Corey Bauer has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. Corey is always willing to revise his work to make it better. He understands that effort equals accomplishment and behaves accordingly. In addition, he is one of the nicest kids in his class. He's fired up about current events and politics and takes concrete steps to impact the lives of those around him.

Shawn Blum has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. Shawn is the son of Gail Blum. He enjoys movies in his spare time. He plans on attending college to pursue a science-related degree. Shawn is intelligent, thoughtful and goalorientated. He has earned all A's in a rigorous schedule this last quarter.

Kaleigh Born has been chosen Webster Elementary's student of the week. Kaleigh is in fourth grade and the daughter of Jeff and April Born. She is very responsible and also a hard worker. She is a kind person and is always willing to help out in the classroom. Kaleigh enjoys playing board games with friends when she is not in school.

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Megan Yunker has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Rick and Sue Yunker of Dresser. Megan is in volleyball, basketball, softball, Kinship, SPARK tutoring, band, choir, color guard, S-Club, and student council. She enjoys sports, hunting, camping, fishing, reading, hanging with friends and family. Megan is very active in school, hardworking, and just an overall very nice person!

Alyxandria Hatfield has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Tracey Green. Alyx has great grades. She always keeps up with her work. She uses every minute of her time in class wisely.

She is very respectful to her classmates and teachers and she has a positive attitude. She is involved in band, basketball and track. Her hobbies include reading and playing computer games.

Olivia Kopecky has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of James and Amy Kopecky. She has exceptional grades and routinely exceeds classroom expectations. She is polite, respectful, responsible and she stands up for what she believes. She is involved in church, theater, forenscis, 4-H, crosscountry and softball. Her hobbies include animals, crafts and reading.

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Travis Shannon has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Jim and Robin Shannon. Travis has two brothers Robbie and Andrew.

His favorite pastime is playing games. His favorite subject is math because he likes doing his numbers. He enjoys working with his teachers in the middle school.

Travis is an awesome worker. He listens well and follows directions."

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SIREN

Bailey Mangen has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Harley and Amye Mangen. He has two brothers. His favorite classes are math and phy ed. He plays hockey and baseball.

His hobbies include fishing and watching the Minnesota Wild. He is a fun student with a good sense of humor who does his best all of the time. He is a postive role model and has natural leadership ability.

Mitchell Evenson has been Grantsburg High chosen School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Jeff Evenson and Pauline Locke.

Mitchell is a bright learner. He is able to take what he learns and apply it beyond a specific subject. He is bright, funny, creative and reliable. He is involved in football, lifting, basketball, forensics, school play and choir. His hobbies include hunting and ice fishing.

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LUCK

Makayla McCoy has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Mike McCoy and Lisa McCoy. She is a very good student and is interested in all subjects. She is learning to write in cursive and can form her letters beautifully. She is a good friend to others and a wonderful citizen in the classroom.

Nicole Johnson has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. Nicole is in eighth grade and the daughter of Pete and Donna Johnson and Darcy and Becky Brust. She is interested in math, science and social studies. She is active in basketball, the Crex Meadows volleyball team and attends the Luck Lutheran Church for confirmation. She is curious, enjoys learning, is kind, considerate, responsible and smiles easily.

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Jenna Priest has been chosen as Unity Elementary School's student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Jeff Priest and Jill Priest. Jenna has a wonderful attitude and always displays exemplary behavior. She is a hard worker who is always willing to lend a helping hand. Jenna enjoys downhill skiing, gymnastics and listening to music.

Jacob Ruck has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. Jacob is in eighth grade and the son of Dan and Mindy Ruck. He has a positive attitude and does great work. He is also an excellent Shamus finder. He is going a great job and is an excellent student.

Jon Merrill has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. Jon is a senior and the son of Anna Merrill. He is involved in Miigizi Club and enjoys playing sports and spending time with family and friends. Jon is a pleasure to have in classes. He plans to attend college.

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JANUARY

THURSDAY/29 Amery

• Lee Elmer and Friends performance night at Centennial Hall, 7 p.m.

Balsam Lake

• Meet with Sen. Kohl’s representative at the government center, 4-5 p.m., 715-832-8424.

Coming events

MONDAY/2 Amery

• Grief Support 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.

Balsam Lake

Frederic

• Polk County Dairy Promotion Committee and Holstein Breeders meeting at the government center, 7:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

TUESDAY/3

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• Exercise at the senior center, 10 a.m.

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

Amery

• AARP Tax Aide, at the senior center, 9 a.m.

Call for appointment.

• Hand Massages - free to senior center members at the senior center, 11:30 a.m., 715268-6605.

• Stamping & scrapbooking at the senior center, 6 p.m., 715-268-6605.

• The Swedish Club meets at Our Savior’s Church, 7 p.m., 715-269-5307, www.foreverswedish.org.

Webster

• Webster Lioness monthly meeting, rescheduled from cancellation due to weather.

FRIDAY/30 Clear Lake

• Bluegrass concert featuring the Alzen family at Word of Life Fellowship, 6:30 p.m., 715263-2556, www.alzenfamily.com.

Balsam Lake

• Master Gardener training begins at the government center, 6-9 p.m., 715-485-8600.

Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Executive board meeting at senior center, 9:30 a.m.

Clam Falls

• Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 10 a.m. Everyone welcome.

Luck

Luck

• Annual Community Graduate Scholarship Fundraiser Lasagna Supper & Raffle at Luck school cafeteria, 5-7:30 p.m., 715-472-2152 ext.

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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.

• Community open skate & Friday Night Lights Squirt hockey game at the River Valley Hockey Rink, open skate 6:30-8:30 p.m., hockey game 7 p.m., 715-483-5881.

SATURDAY/31 Balsam Lake

• Benefit in memory of Cody Ward at Unity Elementary School, 2-6 p.m., 715-554-3337.

• 4WD truck 1/4-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.

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly #WI 261 meets at the senior citizens center at 5:30 p.m., 715-4722341.

Tyler Green was fearless on the hill and jumps at the old school sled hill in Shell Lake at the United Methodist Men’s Club Annual Sledding Party held Sunday, Jan. 25. - Photo by Larry Samson • 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.

• Coon Lake Classic Ice-Fishing Contest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-529-0913.

Osceola

highlighting Appalachian Trail at Interstate State Park, social hour 9:30 a.m., meeting 10 a.m., A.T. presentation at 11 a.m., 715-4722248.

• Coyote hunt at Wolf Creek Bar, 715-4839255.

FEBRUARY SUNDAY/1 Balsam Lake

• Youth in Harmony Chorus Concert at high school, 4 p.m.

• 22nd-annual Balsam Lake Ice-Fishing Contest at the town beach, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Spooner

Clayton

• Local food system development conference at the Cornerstone Christian Church, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-234-8176 ext. 5502, www.barron.uwc.edu/ce.

St. Croix Falls

• Annual meeting of Indianhead Chapter of the Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation

• Official scoring event at Lake Magnor Store, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., 715-977-0200.

Dresser

• Dresser & St. Croix Falls Area VFW Post #4186, And The Ladies Auxiliary All-YouCan-Eat Breakfast at the VFW Hall, 8 a.m.noon.

Osceola

• Free heart disease seminar at the medical center, 6:30-8 p.m., 715-294-4936.

WEDNESDAY/4 Amery

• Alzheimer’s Support Group at the senior center, 10 a.m., 715-268-6605.

Frederic

• Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Good Samaritan Society - St. Croix Valley Auxiliary meeting in the community room at the center, 1:30 p.m.

THURSDAY/5 Amery

• Free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, followed by birthday party at 11:45 a.m., then seminar on reverse mortgages at 12:30 p.m., at the senior center, 715-268-6605.

Siren

• Dining at Five at the senior center, 5 p.m., 715-349-2845, 715-349-7810.

Frederic High School hosts fififfth-annual blood drive Blood drive collects 93 units FREDERIC – On Monday, Jan. 26, the Frederic High School hosted their fifthannual blood drive at the school.

The Red Cross arrived on time even with the cold weather and students, staff and local donors reported in strong numbers. The Frederic American Legion Auxiliary No. 249 and the FHS Student council worked together to make the event a success. After last year’s record turnout hopes of another successful drive were high. The drive proved to be a success, as 93 units were collected.

This year’s goal was set at 85 units, which is dramatically increased from the 70 units expected at this drive over the

last two years. Last year, the school produced 84 units, as the school always proves an excellent place to host a blood drive for its conducive nature in getting the youth to participate. This year marked the first year at the school where 16-year-olds were eligible to donate.

The first-time donors were Kyle Hedlund, Robert Kirk, Joel Anderson, Sarah Lexen, Kayla Nelson, Amanda Blok, Vanessa Neumann, Ben Knauber, Matthew Norsten, Chelsey Chute, Justin Pyke, Patrick Eaton, Kelly Daeffler, Bobbi O’Brien, Cody Hallanger, Stephanie Tido, Brent Crandell, Tony Peterson, Zach Anderson, Tyler Berdal, Ben Nelson, Joel Knauber, Danielle Asper, Thomas Gravelle, Alex Lonetti, Adrianna

Frederic High School senior Brett Williamson gave blood for his first time on Monday, with help from Red Cross employee Ed Woodbeck. The blood drive was held from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the middle school gym. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Several Red Cross employees were on hand to help those who wished to donate blood on Monday during a blood drive held at the Frederic High School.

Otte, Haley Kurkowski, Ian Anderson and Brett Williamson.

People who volunteered their time and made contributions to help make the event possible include those who took the time to donate, Dorothea Jensen of the auxiliary for her help in coordinating and hosting this event, Marie Weinzierl for bringing in baked goods for the donors, Judy Schafer, Merry Berdal, Anna Runnels, the FHS Food Services for donating time to help and the coffee for this event, Ray Draxler, Warren Peterson, Kirk Miller, and Duane Krueger for helping to facilitate the event, and to all the other local businesses that gladly welcomed the blood drive posters. – submitted

Frederic High School seniors Becca Anderson (L) and Megan Anderson were greeters at the blood drive, and helped those with appointments to give blood, as well as those who came in as walk-ins.