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Local man drowns in St. Croix River

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Hundreds join search for toddler Search efforts begin late Tuesday, go through the night

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CENTURIA – Reports of a missing 2-year-old boy east of Centuria late on Tuesday, July 16, led to a unique volunteer army of searchers, but no child as of press time.

Isaiah Theis The parents of Isaiah Theis, 2, reported that the boy disappeared at around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening,

after playing with his 5-year-old brother in the yard of the rural Theis home at 1554 180th St., in the Town of St. Croix Falls, east of Centuria.

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Dwaine Douglas suffers apparent medical event that leads to an ATV fall

by Greg Marsten Special to the Register FREDERIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A 40-year-old Frederic-area man continues to rely on life support in a Twin Cities hospital as he attempts to recover from an incident that occurred on Thursday, July 4, where he suffered injuries after an apparent medical condition occurred while he was riding an all-terrain vehicle on a family outing in rural Washburn Douglas County.

According to the Washburn County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, Dwaine Douglas, 40, Frederic, was riding his 2011 Bombardier ATV on the evening of July 4 at about 6 p.m. on Berry Road, about one-half mile north of Red Lake Road near Birchwood.

Eyewitnesses and the police report indicate Douglas was riding with an adult female on the machine at between 30-40 mph, when he suddenly fell off the right side of the machine, out of the blue.

His passenger also fell off and suffered minor injuries as the machine glided to a stop in the ditch.

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He was treated initially at LMC, but was then airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul for further treatment. Douglas was initially listed as being in critical condition, and according to the police report, the family was given the option to discontinue life support, when surgeons conducted one more surgery the next day.

While the Washburn County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department has been actively involved in the investigation, they have focused almost exclusively on alcohol, as the initial narrative report leaned heavily on beer consumption being at least somewhat involved. That has since been disputed by family and medical personnel.

Multiple family members have vehemently denied that alcohol was the cause, and while stating that he had just a couple of beers in the six hours prior to the incident, they do not believe it to be even a contributing factor. Later medical opinions seem to support that line.

One of Douglasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; siblings, who was on the scene and riding near him, said his head injuries were not as extensive as the initial report suggested, and that while there was a lot of blood, they do not think the trauma was that severe, and said WKHUH ZHUH GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ RWKHU PHGLFDO issues that caused the incident.

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Douglas moved to the Frederic area about a year and a half ago, coming up from the Clayton area.

He grew up in southern Wisconsin, but has had many local connections through the years, as the family has owned a local sawmill for over two decades. He is a divorced father of four children between the ages of 23 and 9 years old.

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Votes postponed on future of Polk home care

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In an unexpected move Tuesday night, July 16, the Polk County Board of Supervisors voted 13 to 8, with two supervisors absent, to postpone the vote on closing the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home-health-care program until next month.

With about three dozen people in attendance, representing both sides of the issue, Supervisor Brian Masters initiated the discussion as the board was considering adoption of the meeting agenda.

Saying he wanted more time to gather information on the home-care program, and that he felt the vote should not be taken with two supervisors missing, he asked that action on the resolution to eliminate the program wait until August. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to get all my ducks in a row before making a decision,â&#x20AC;? Masters said.

Supervisor Herschel Brown agreed with Mastersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; thought that all supervisors should be present when taking a vote on such an important issue, so that all districts can be represented. Supervisor Warren Nelson countered Brown, saying it was a great idea to wait until everyone is able to vote, but there are no guarantees that all the supervisors will be present at the August meeting.

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Besides, Nelson pointed out, the room was full of people waiting for a decision.

He said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;pulling the rug outâ&#x20AC;? is not EHQHĂ&#x20AC;FLDO WR WKH SHRSOH RI 3RON &RXQW\ Masters argued that he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t â&#x20AC;&#x153;pulling the rug outâ&#x20AC;? but seeking time for â&#x20AC;&#x153;due diligence.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time before?â&#x20AC;? asked Nelson.

When Supervisor Harry Johansen asked about the new information Masters was looking at, Masters responded that all he could say at this time is that it was statistics about the program.

Voting to postpone the vote until August were supervisors Brown, Patricia Schmidt, Harry Johansen, Tom Engel, Jim Edgell, Masters, Craig Moriak, *HRUJH 6WURHEHO 7RP 0DJQDĂ&#x20AC;FL .ULVtine Kremer-Hartung, Larry Jepsen, Kim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, and board Chair William Johnson IV. Opposed were Dean Johansen, Kathryn Kienholz, Marvin Caspersen, Jay Luke, Warren Nelson, Neil Johnson, Russell Arcand and Jared Cockroft.

Absent were Gary Bergstrom and Rick Scoglio.

During the public comment period fol'U $UQH /DJXV D PHPEHU RI WKH 3RON &RXQW\ lowing the vote to postpone action on the %RDUG RI +HDOWK XUJHG WKH FRXQW\ ERDUG WR program, eight individuals spoke against NHHS WKH KRPH KHDOWK FDUH SURJUDP eliminating the program and three spoke in favor.

Rock jump leads to two-day search

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The body of a missing 20-year-old Taylors Falls man was recovered from the waters of the St. Croix River at just after noon, Tuesday, July 16, after he had gone missing from a cliff jumping incident the day prior.

Alex William Vitalis lost his life after diving from a rock ledge on the Wisconsin side of the river on Monday and failing to come back up.

Arguments in favor of closing the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home-health-care program cited the cost (information included in the county board packet shows an average loss of $374,220 per year for the past 10 years), and having the county in competition with private business. The fact that the home-health-care program is not a mandated service is also an issue.

A major concern of those opposed is that none of the four private home-health agencies operating in Polk County will be able or willing to take as clients those individuals who have no health-care coverage and are unable to pay. The countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program has a sliding fee scale, but also typically has a small number of â&#x20AC;&#x153;charityâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;no-reimbursementâ&#x20AC;? cases.

If none of the four private agencies are able to serve this particular population, the concern continues, these individuals will most likely be unable to stay in their own home and will end up in a nursing home, and nursing home care comes at a much higher cost than home-health care.

The resolution to dissolve the program, however, includes the statement, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Therefore be it resolved that the Polk County Board of Supervisors directs the Polk County Administrator to phase out the Polk County home-care program assuring that no current client of this program be denied services as a result of this

Local man drowns in St. Croix River Deputies with the Chisago County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department Water Patrol alongside the Shafer and Taylors Falls Fire Department began conducting a search of the river in the vicinity of where Vitalis jumped into the bubbling water off the rocks. $OO ULYHU WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F ZDV VWRSSHG DQG ORFDO agencies joined the Taylors Falls Fire Department, National Park Service, Chisago and Polk County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department and the Osceola Fire Department, as they assisted with the search.

At 11:30 p.m. Monday, the search was temporarily stopped due to darkness. It resumed early Tuesday morning, using

dive teams and rescue recovery boats from the multiple agencies.

According to the Chisago County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, a member of the Stacy Lent Dive Team recovered Vitalisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; body in 41 feet of water downstream of the Franconia Landing.

By early Tuesday, Vitalisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Facebook SDJH ZDV Ă RRGHG ZLWK FRQFHUQV DERXW KLV disappearance. But a short time later, as word of his body being recovered spread, condolences and memories messages were common, as the popular local manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss left many of his friends and acquaintances deeply affected.

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The resolution also calls for monthly reports from the administrator to the board, as well as the establishment of a method to track home-care placements to determine whether there is an unmet need for services.

Several people who have used the county program, or have had family members as program clients, spoke about the high quality of care and the idea that people are more important than dollars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The question isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t only the money,â&#x20AC;? said one woman from St. Croix Falls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do we care for each other? Are we concerned about each other?â&#x20AC;?

Dr. Arne Lagus said the board of health voted three to two to eliminate the program, with two members absent. The three county supervisors present at the meeting all voted in favor of closing, while the two citizen members voted to keep it open.

He also noted that the number of nursing home beds is decreasing even though the population is aging. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the population in Polk County continues to age,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to need home care more.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home care is not going away if Polk County would happen to close,â&#x20AC;? assured Karen Littlefield, director of Good Samaritan Home Care, pointing that her agency and others exist that are ready and willing to take clients.

Saying that she understands the concerns WKDW DUH EHLQJ UDLVHG /LWWOHĂ&#x20AC;HOG VDLG ´,W¡V not going to go away. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just going to change.â&#x20AC;?

2WKHU EXVLQHVV â&#x20AC;˘ At the recommendation of corporation council, the board voted to postpone voting on a resolution to establish compensation for the new 15-member board of supervisors that will be elected in April. The job description has been developed, but the new committee structure VWLOO QHHGV WR EH Ă&#x20AC;QDOL]HG Â&#x2021; 7KH ERDUG FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPHG WKH DSSRLQWments of Curtis Schmidt and Harlan Hegdal to the board of adjustments and Robert Blake to Golden Age Manor Governing Committee.

family drive-in businesses in Taylors Falls and Grantsburg, but he also had studied overseas in Scandinavia, and messages from around the world were also part of the mourning.

The cause of Vitalisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; death was unclear and will need to be determined, as whether he drowned or struck a rock was unclear.

Authorities stress that jumping from the cliffs of the St. Croix River is illegal, although the practice continues at multiple locations.

Funeral services had not been set at press time. - with information from the Chisago County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department

Shell Lake man dies from carbon monoxide poisoning Family members, sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputy, EMS workers treated at local hospitals after feeling effects of poisonous gas SHELL LAKE - A portable gas generator being used without ventilation in the basement of a home is being blamed for the carbon monoxide death of a 32-yearold Shell Lake man.

Joseph A. Parker was taken to Indianhead Medical Center early Tuesday morning, July 16, where he was pronounced dead. His wife and two daughters, who were also in the home, were also taken to IMC for carbon monoxide exposure and are â&#x20AC;&#x153;doing as well as can be expected,â&#x20AC;? according to a news release from the Wash-

burn County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department.

Washburn County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deputy Brendan Harrington was among those exposed to the carbon monoxide. He was taken to Spooner Health System for treatPHQW DQG VHYHUDO 6KHOO /DNH Ă&#x20AC;UHĂ&#x20AC;JKWHUV and members of the North Ambulance crew were taken to IMC for exposure to carbon monoxide as well.

All are doing well, however, some were back at the hospital later in the day Tuesday for further examination as they were experiencing some aftereffects of the exposure.

At approximately 3 a.m., Washburn County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dispatchers received a 911 call, the caller stating her father had fallen down the stairs and was not breathing.

As authorities responded to the home at 109 6th Ave., they requested assistance, believing carbon monoxide was present in the home.

A preliminary investigation shows that there was no electricity in the home and a portable gas generator set up in the basement had no proper ventilation to the outside and carbon monoxide accumulated throughout the home. A carbon monoxide reading at the top of the stairs leading to the basement was approximately 790 to 800 parts per million. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One could assume that the basement was much higher, probably double the parts per million,â&#x20AC;? said a statement from Dryden.

Exposures at 100 ppm or greater can be dangerous to human health, according to Wikipedia.com. Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas, but, being colorless, odorless, tasteless and initially nonirritating, it is YHU\ GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW IRU SHRSOH WR GHWHFW â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a terrible tragedy for the Parker fam ily,â&#x20AC;? said Dryden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, we can be thankful there was not further loss of life. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife and daughters could

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Dryden said that North Ambulance FUHZ PHPEHUV 6KHOO /DNH Ă&#x20AC;UHĂ&#x20AC;JKWHUV DQG sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputies, once they knew about the carbon monoxide in the home and understanding the known risk to them personally, placed themselves in danger to help those in need. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even using techniques to minimize their risk some were still exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide,â&#x20AC;? Dryden said. ´:H DUH VR YHU\ WKDQNIXO IRU Ă&#x20AC;UVW UHsponders who place themselves in danger every day. Until a tragedy such as this, we tend to forget what we ask of them.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Joseph Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family.â&#x20AC;? - Gary King, with information from the Washburn County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dept.

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Authorities were called in just before VXQVHW DQG Ă&#x20AC;UH GHSDUWPHQWV IURP &HQturia and Balsam Lake assembled at the family home alongside the Polk County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department and St. Croix Valley EMS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As well as numerous volunteers from /XFN 0LOOWRZQ DQG )UHGHULF Ă&#x20AC;UH Âľ VWDWHG Centuria Fire Chief Tony Weinzirl, who was coordinating the early search efforts late Tuesday and early Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also been made aware of the situation, if needed for relief.â&#x20AC;?

The child may not have been wearing shoes as he was last seen in the yard.

By sunset, the word went out and the calls for volunteer searchers led to a Ă RRG RI FDUV SDUNHG DORQJ WK 6WUHHW near the home. The searchers were assembled and led by teams of volunteer Ă&#x20AC;UHĂ&#x20AC;JKWHUV DV WKH\ ZDONHG WR IHHW DSDUW ZLWK Ă DVKOLJKWV WKURXJK DQ DUHD RI ZRRGHG EUDPEOH DQG IDUP Ă&#x20AC;HOGV The search efforts led to cries of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Isaiah!â&#x20AC;? around the area, as the people arrived by the dozens.

Neighbor Kirk Anderson and his wife, Shara, saw the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father frantically looking for the missing boy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My wife and I were out for a walk when we ran into Justin (Theis), who was frantically looking for him,â&#x20AC;? Anderson recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was about a half-hour before dark, and I said weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to call the sheriff.â&#x20AC;?

The small group quickly began searching the thick wooded area in a perimeter

around the home as the sun set, and Anderson put the word out on Facebook, calling for volunteers.

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Gary Otlo of rural Luck arrived about 12:30 Wednesday morning and joined the search parties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My wife woke me up asking where RXU Ă DVKOLJKWV ZHUH Âľ 2WOR VDLG ´6KH said a little boy was missing, and she wanted to help them look. I said let me get some clothes on and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll head down.â&#x20AC;?

He joined the teams of 15 to 20 searchers as the thick woods and bramble hampered early efforts, but gridded search efforts continued until about 1 a.m., when a searchlight and forwardlooking infrared-equipped helicopter arrived from the Minnesota State Patrol.

The chopper forced the parties to leave the woods and head back to the Theis home, as the Polk County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department set up the Mobile Command Center and began to coordinate continued search efforts.

The search was suspended at around 3 a.m. due to darkness and started again at 6 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our sprint has become a marathon,â&#x20AC;?

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)RXU GD\ ZRUNZHHN The Polk County Highway Department works four-day weeks, 10 hours a day. During summer construction projects time, this allows the department to

by Gregg Westigard maximize hours spent at the work sites by Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes logic eliminating one dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s travel hours to the doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make any difference,â&#x20AC;? Jay Luke sites. This also allows better coordination said as the Polk County Highway Com- of time with construction contractors and mittee reviewed and supported the high- allows projects to be completed earlier. In way departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four-day workweek. winter, the crew puts in its 40-hour week The plan, designed to best utilize em- and goes home but is available for callployee time according to highway Com- out when a late-week storm comes. In all missioner Steve Warndahl, had been cases, overtime pay does not start until questioned at the June Polk County Board 40 hours have been worked in a week, regardless of how many hours have been meeting.

Besides the four-day week, the com- worked on one day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We run the department in the most mittee listened to county Administrator Dana Freyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highway budget projection, practical way,â&#x20AC;? Warndahl said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We looked at the hours still available for have studied the hours. People have been snow removal next winter and heard a shown the facts. The four-day week is my report on the status of a new highway decision. We need to get the facts out.â&#x20AC;?

Warndahl presented a report on the building. The meeting on Thursday, July 11, started with a road tour of construc- number of winter storms and the numWLRQ SURMHFWV SODQQHG IRU $OO Ă&#x20AC;YH ber of overtime hours from the 2004-05 committee members, Marvin Caspersen, winter through the winter just ended in 'HDQ -RKDQVHQ -D\ /XNH 7RP 0DJQDĂ&#x20AC;FL May. The amount of storms and overtime hours has varied from a low of 55 storms and Craig Moriak, were present. in 2009-10 to a high of 97 this past winter.

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EXGJHW Frey agreed with the four-day week results when he gave his report. He said that the past winter was the worst in years, but not the worst in overtime costs.

Frey commented there are 168 hours in a week and the snow can fall anytime, any day regardless of how hours are set. He said lots of snow means lots of cost.

The 2014 budget will be very tight, Frey said. The county has put an additional $100,000 into the highway budget in both 2012 and 2013. That increase wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be available in 2014. But while money wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be transferred into the highway budget, Frey said funds wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be transferred out either. State and levy revenues are frozen while expenses rise. County debt cost will rise through 2016 and budgets will EH PXFK PRUH GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW WKDQ LQ WKH SDVW

2WKHU LWHPV The 2012-13 winter was long. Warndahl VKRZHG WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FH FDOHQGDU ZLWK VWRUP days marked off. The last winter snow days were May 2 and 3, days once considered as springtime. Warndahl said that despite a record-events year, crew morale has held up and the staff was cooperative.

But he said there are only enough overtime hours left in the budget for 2-1/2 storms events in the coming November and December.

ATV use on county highways will not be supported by Warndahl. He said the mix of 35 mph (ATVs) and 65 mph (cars) is not responsible. Warndahl said he has seen too many accidents in his personal experience as an emergency responder to favor a policy change on road use. Johansen said the issue was raised at a Luck town meeting.

7KH KLJKZD\ GHSDUWPHQW Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG under budget, Kathy Bohn reported, and Warndahl said a decision on the highway department issue is a couple of years off.

Frey said that new borrowing for a project will not be available until 2017.

2014 Polk County highway projects preview

Committee takes road tour

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Three of the worst road segments in the 330-mile Polk County highway system are scheduled for construction projects in 2014 and another seven-mile stretch, CTH W north of Frederic, once the worst road, is in the Ă&#x20AC;QLVKLQJ VWHSV RI LPSURYHPHQW $QG WKH 2013 projects are under way. The highway committee toured some of the 2014 projects at the start of its Thursday, July 11, meeting.

Possibly the worst road is a stretch of CTH O south of CTH W. The committee stood on the road looking at a sagging surface and places where all the paving is gone due to frost heaves. The 5.8 miles on the Bone Lake/McKinley border will have culvert, ditching and matching work next summer. In the same area, four miles of W east to CTH E will be paved with an overlay. And prep work will be done on CTH GG, the Milltown/Georgetown line These stretches have been low on the

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scale of 1 to 10. All are low-usage routes.

Big changes are under way on CTH W as it leaves Frederic and winds through West Sweden to the Burnett County line.

Funds were found to pave much of the road in recent years. A line of dangerous trees near the north end have been removed, allowing the stretch to be straightened. And the soil is being removed from one spot to build up the steep bank above a pond just south of the Lutheran church.

All these safety enhancements will make the seven-mile route less dangerous, Warndahl said. This stretch of W, once the scene of several meetings with West Sweden Town Board members, was the only county highway with a 2 rating a few years ago. It is now has a 7 rating.

Meanwhile, the 2013 construction projects are under way. CTH A from Hwy. 63 west to CC, a nine-mile stretch, is receiving an overlay. Besides the work on CTH W, the county is halfway done with chipseal work on CTH G between CTH I and Hwy. 48. And sometime this summer the box culvert on CTH I in Balsam Lake connecting the millpond to the lake will be replaced.

The 32 miles of 2013 projects have an estimated construction cost of $1,739,000.

That same amount is budgeted for 2014.

Administrator says county continues to move in the right direction income scale when compared with the state, but is substantially above the state in the percentage of households with incomes b e t w e e n $25,000 and $75,000.

Mortgage foreclosures are slowing 'DQD )UH\ 3RON &RXQW\ down, with DGPLQLVWUDWRU z 3KRWR E\ one home in 0DU\ 6WLUUDW every 688 in foreclosure, compared with one home in 404 last June.

The fiscal condition of the county â&#x20AC;&#x153;continues to improve,â&#x20AC;? said Frey, as fund balances improve and the decline in equalized property value seems to be coming to an end.

Of note is the fact that Polk County is ranked ninth out of 72 counties in its reliance on property taxes for funding, with 53 percent of its revenue coming from that source. The report states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polk County raises a whopping 75.8 percent of total revenues from (its) own sources â&#x20AC;&#x201D; property taxes, sales taxes, other fees and FKDUJHV Âł WKH Ă&#x20AC;IWK ODUJHVW VKDUH RI DQ\ county in the state.â&#x20AC;?

The reliance on property taxes, according to Freyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report, is the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy that high property value equals an ability to do without state or federal dollars.

Even though working with less outside dollars, each of the major expenditure categories spent less than budgeted in 2012, with highway coming in at budget. Fund

balances increased nearly $400,000 in 2012, to $15,213,000. This puts the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unassigned fund at 29 percent of annual expenditures, which is above the 25 percent set by policy. $V D Ă&#x20AC;QDO SRLQW RI WKH FRXQW\¡V Ă&#x20AC;VFDO condition, the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debt service is currently at $27.2 million, including $4.2 million in interest. This year is the peak year for debt service, with $4.25 million in debt payment. All debt is scheduled to be repaid by 2021.

Looking at management conditions, Frey noted that personnel costs are estimated at $29.4 million in 2013, which is about 51 percent of total expenses. The number of full-time equivalent staff is 430, down from 435 budgeted in 2012.

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The process of developing more general job descriptions is under way.

Reiterating that the county continues to improve in all three areas, Frey concludes his report on a very positive note. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polk County,â&#x20AC;? he writes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;is in a position many other local governments would HQY\ DQ LPSURYLQJ HFRQRP\ VROLG Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO UHVHUYHV DQG D IRXQGDWLRQ RI JRRG Ă&#x20AC;Vcal practices, an outstanding workforce â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a great place to live.â&#x20AC;?

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by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; State statutes require that the county administrator present an annual condition of the county report to the board of supervisors, and AdminisWUDWRU 'DQD )UH\ IXOĂ&#x20AC;OOHG WKDW REOLJDWLRQ Tuesday evening, July 16. The full report will be available on the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website in the department of administration.

In a letter accompanying the report, )UH\ VXPPDUL]HG KLV Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJV VD\LQJ that the condition of the county was measured on three dimensions: external economic and demographic conditions, LQWHUQDO Ă&#x20AC;VFDO FRQGLWLRQV DQG PDQDJHment conditions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am pleased to report that all three are continuing in a positive direction,â&#x20AC;? he wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and again show improvement over the prior year.â&#x20AC;?

While the county continues to show economic improvement, Frey said, it has not fully recovered from the 200709 recession. The unemployment rate is slowly improving and was recorded at 7.2 percent in May. It is anticipated that LW FRXOG WDNH DQRWKHU Ă&#x20AC;YH \HDUV WR UHDFK prerecession levels, although the low unemployment rate in the Twin Cities area, 4.7 percent, could help Polk County. An estimated 600 people â&#x20AC;&#x153;out-migratedâ&#x20AC;? as a result of the recession, moving from 3RON &RXQW\ WR Ă&#x20AC;QG MREV 0DQXIDFWXULQJ health care and retail trade are the largest employers in the county, employing 3,448, 2,449 and 1,868 people respectively.

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by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; New Luck High School Principal Brad Werner on Tuesday, July 16, got behind the desk formerly occupied by his predecessor, Mark Gobler, and began learning the ropes of his new position.

7KLV LV KLV Ă&#x20AC;UVW DGPLQLVWUDWLYH MRE KDYLQJ FRPSOHWHG his masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in educational leadership at Viterbo College in La Crosse two years ago. The degree includes a pre-K WKURXJK WK JUDGH SULQFLSDO FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ Werner comes to Luck after eight years with the New Auburn School District, where he taught band and choir WR VWXGHQWV LQ JUDGHV Ă&#x20AC;YH WKURXJK +H ZDV DOVR PLGdle school athletic director and varsity track coach for both boys and girls. For the two years prior to that, right after completing his undergraduate work at Milliken University in Decatur, Ill., Werner taught at Monticello, Ill. Both Werner and his wife, Jennifer, are originally from Washburn, and Werner says he is happy to be in a district that enables him to pursue his career goals as well as be closer to family. The couple has two children; their son, Kaeden, is 5 years old and their daughter, Kaia, is 3.

Jennifer has been the elementary music teacher at New Auburn, and she has now been offered what used to be her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high school classes. For now, the family will continue to live in their home in Barron.

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community as a whole. A teacher, he noted, obviously impacts the classroom and surrounding programs, but a principal can have impact across the entire school.

Another thing that drew him to the position, said /XFN V QHZ Werner, is the fact that all students from kindergarten KLJK VFKRRO SULQ through 12th grade are in one building. This allows the FLSDO %UDG :HU older and younger students to mix at times, providing QHU KDG KLV ILUVW WKH ROGHU VWXGHQWV ZLWK RSSRUWXQLWLHV WR LQĂ XHQFH PHQGD\ RQ WKH MRE tor and role model. Younger students have the opportu7XHVGD\ -XO\ nity to learn from the older ones. { 3KRWR E\ 0DU\ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really enjoy seeing a high school student go and 6WLUUDW UHDG ZLWK D Ă&#x20AC;UVW JUDGHU Âľ KH VDLG ´,W¡V UHDOO\ D QLFH WRRO to have.â&#x20AC;?

He is also appreciative that Luck School District is of a large enough size to have two principals. Already, Werner said, he is looking forward to gleaning from the experience of elementary Principal Ann Goldbach as well as district Administrator Rick Palmer. His contact with middle and high school years, and especially enjoys the school board members thus far, has shown them to be academic, social and athletic growth that takes place dur- supportive and knowledgeable, having the best interests ing that time. of the school at heart.

He also believes that it is imperative to clearly com:HUQHU ZLOO EH LQ KLV RIĂ&#x20AC;FH DW WKH VFKRRO PRVW RI $Xmunicate expectations and hold to them by encouraging gust for anyone wishing to meet him before the start and acknowledging right behavior while providing cor- of school. He will also be at the all-school open house rection for wrong behavior. As with anyone, acknowl- Thursday, Aug. 29.

HGJLQJ WKH SRVLWLYH EXLOGV FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQFH LQ D VWXGHQW DQG Because he and his wife both have a long-standing love it also provides a platform when guidance or correction of old cars, they will be around this weekend at Lucky is necessary.

Days with Jenniferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s red 1966 Ford Mustang. He also Taking the step into school administration, said Wer- enjoys sports, woodworking and just about anything ner, helps to further his desire to impact the school outdoors.

State-of-the-art technology improvements at Frederic schools New teachers hired

Bentley is the new high school math teacher. Amanda ers in the 6-12 building. He said new, bigger lockers are Juneski was hired to teach middle school math, and Jill needed to replace the present â&#x20AC;&#x153;dinosaursâ&#x20AC;? which are not Norman will be the new elementary guidance counselor. secure and are expensive to repair.

by Gregg Westigard Her position may be split 50/50 with the Siren district if Leader staff writer that board approves the plan. Norman will replace Jackie FREDERIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are creating a state-of-the-art techZimski who will be the full-time guidance counselor at nology system in Frederic,â&#x20AC;? district Administrator Josh the 6-12 school.

Robinson told the Frederic School Board Monday, July Jill Peterson-Erickson has resigned as a speech and 15, at the monthly board meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is really exciting.â&#x20AC;? language special teacher. Her position was for six-tenths Fiber-optic lines are now being laid between the Fredtime. Robinson said that these positions are hard for diseric school buildings as the district moves ahead with its WULFWV WR Ă&#x20AC;OO DQG )UHGHULF PD\ ZRUN ZLWK RWKHU GLVWULFWV $300,000 technology and infrastructure project. A range RQ RSWLRQV WR Ă&#x20AC;OO WKH VSRW of computer upgrades will be completed by the time 7KH GLVWULFW LV SUHSDULQJ WR UHĂ&#x20AC;QDQFH RQH RI LWV ERQG school opens in the fall. A new district policy will allow debts. Bremer has made an offer the board is reviewing students to use their own electronic devices in school, letTurn to us for the latest to rewrite a $675,000 note over a 10-year period at a posting them connect to the school Internet systems. Those local news. We offer sible savings of $90,000 over the life of the bond. Final systems will all be much faster and there will be no wait community and school action on that will be on the August agenda. time. The school has a new improved messaging system events, town talk, local The remainder of the meeting was an update on odds in place, and the district website is being upgraded. Roband ends. Cameras are now installed in all the school sports and much more. inson says the new site will not be like any others. He buses. The two cameras in each bus will record all acwants to think outside the box about how the district will tivities. The bus drivers will be able to mark special moconnect to the students, parents and community. ments on the recording for easy review. The district and Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ 715-327-4236 Robinson gave the board more good news. The disteachers may be close to agreeing on a wage contract for Siren â&#x20AC;˘ 715-349-2560 WULFW LV VWLOO DGMXVWLQJ WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO QXPEHUV KH VDLG EXW WKH the 2012-13 school year that just ended. And Robinson St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Ă&#x20AC;QDQFHV IRU WKH VFKRRO \HDU ZKLFK FORVHG -XQH said a priority building and maintenance project, when 715-483-9008 30, should be very close to budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are where we leadernewsroom@gmail.com the limited funds allow it, is replacing the student lockQHHG WR EH Âľ KH WROG WKH ERDUG )LQDO Ă&#x20AC;JXUHV ZLOO EH DYDLOable in August.

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Wannigan Days promises big festival entertainment and family fun ST. CROIX VALLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The St. Croix Valley will be bustling with life this weekend for the 55th-annual Wannigan Days festivities going on in St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls, Minn., July 19-21. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a very well-rounded event this year with a full weekend of family fun on both sides of the river,â&#x20AC;? said event coordinator Woody McBride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Overlook Deck in St. Croix Falls is just breathtaking and is a perfect spot to host a city festival and watch our huge topUDWHG Ă&#x20AC;UHZRUNV VKRZ LQ WKH 6W &URL[ Valley. And Taylors Falls is a tourist and day-trip destination that dazzles with its great shops, music, family events, adventure and scenery.â&#x20AC;?

Headlining this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival is the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 1 country rock band, Hitchville, which will perform at the Overlook at 9 p.m. on Friday, July 19. The music and excitement is one thing St. Croix Falls is known for. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thrilled to have the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 1 country rock band, Hitchville, to perform this year,â&#x20AC;? said McBride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have not met a person yet who has not fell in love with this band in some way â&#x20AC;Ś rockers, old-timers, kids, top-40 kids, beat-boxers, toe-tappers, everyone â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?

Hitchville has made St. Croix Falls a stop on its We Fest tour and has enjoyed some of the biggest crowds ever at St. Croix Fallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Friday night Music on The Overlook, bringing in over 1,000 people.

There are several other activities going

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on throughout the day on Friday including library book sale, Battle of the Bands on the Overlook beginning at 2 p.m., classic car show from 5 p.m., to 8 p.m., and Miss St. Croix Falls pageant at the elementary school in St. Croix Falls at 8 p.m., to name a few.

Friday and Saturday are packed with entertainment throughout the day, inFOXGLQJ D WRS UDWHG Ă&#x20AC;UHZRUNV VKRZ 6DWurday night just after 10 p.m., parades and kids carnivals in both cities, arts and crafts fair, scavenger hunts in both cities and three street dances.

The central campuses for the event are in the downtown areas for both cities. In St. Croix Falls, activities radiate from the Overlook Deck area across from Festival Theatre and along Main Street in both directions. Plenty of parking and safe passage for families are available. See wannigans.com for a complete list of activities. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with submitted information

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Burnett Dairy granted beer license

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer ALPHA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Customers coming to Burnett Dairyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hardware store will soon be able to purchase beer.

The Wood River Town Board voted unanimously to grant the cooperative a Class A beverage license at their July 10 meeting.

Previous attempts by Burnett Dairy to obtain a license to sell beer had been denied by the board with the latest application considered at the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wednesday, June 12, meeting.

A lengthy discussion at that meeting, with most of those present strongly opposed to granting the license, led the board to table any vote until such time they received a legal opinion on the matter from a municipal lawyer in Eau Claire.

The board received a letter from the dairy requesting the matter again be put on the July meeting agenda. The dairyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal counsel also sent a letter to the board indicating legal action could be taken against the board if it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t act in a timely matter on license application.

Town Chair Dawn Luke said as it happened to be the day of the meeting the legal opinion was received, the board would have to act on the license application.

Luke said the opinion stated there was no legal reason not to grant the license. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically, there was not a health, safety and welfare issue,â&#x20AC;? commented board member Dale Halverson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The GDLU\ KDG VXIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW SDUNLQJ DQG WKHUH are no disturbances on the property such DV Ă&#x20AC;JKWV Âľ

Luke said the fact the board had already granted two licenses for selling wine, one to Hennesseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vineyard at Smoland Inn and the other to the dairy cheese store, set a precedent with regard to not granting a beverage license in close proximity to a school or church.

The boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vote to grant the license came with some members expressing regret in doing so. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew what the public opinion was so we regretted having to grant the license,â&#x20AC;? said Luke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a lot of emotion but no legal reason not to give the dairy the license. Before the vote, I even asked people in the audience if they could give us a legal reason.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was public opinion versus legality and we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much of a choice,â&#x20AC;? commented Halverson after the vote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew going into this they would eventually get the license,â&#x20AC;? said Roger Woods, owner of Backwoods Beer and Bait Shop in Falun, who had opposed granting the dairy a beer license on the grounds it would basically put him out of business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What are you going to do?â&#x20AC;? said Woods. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because my business is in the Town of Daniels and not in Wood River I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t claim giving the license would be a hardship to my business.â&#x20AC;?

Luke said in the future the town could be writing an ordinance stating if anyone were caught selling beverages to people under the legal drinking age, their license would be revoked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will see what happens.â&#x20AC;?

Note: Burnett Dairy was contacted for comment on receiving the license but did not respond.

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Letters To Wisconsin legislators Thank you for passing important legislation protecting women and our most vulnerable human beings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; unborn babies. Thank you for responding to the thousands of women and men who have contacted their elected representatives urging you to stand up to the false accusations of harassment and of being a male-dominated entity. Your courage is commendable in the face of the tremendous destruction of human life by abortion mills such as Planned Parenthood and others.

We pray for you and for our fellow citizens who have lived their lives without experiencing how precious is the gift of

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life. What a hopeless world it is when any human life is deemed anything less than human life.

It is ironic that something is called Planned Parenthood when its only purpose is to end parenthood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and for pay.

We look forward to the day when such organizations will realize the destruction they have wrought and will cease to bring harm to women and babies. Women and men of Wisconsin further ask you to enact legislation to stop our tax dollars from funding Planned Parenthood.

Thank you for your courage and for bringing Wisconsin back to Life.

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Bless them with wood ticks We moved from the Twin Cities in 1980 to a small, old house on Moline Road west of Webster. Then, at ages 86 and 89, we had a house built on Perch Avenue in 1999.

My health was not the best, but Wes deteriorated until he had heart surgery in 2007. We loved living in the country but knew it was time to move to a town-size lot for a couple of old geezers.

Last year, circumstances altered when we had our garbage cans stolen three times. Now, this summer we have had our water gauges stolen three times. Wes is 93 with a pacemaker, and in two months I will be 90.

Question: Who are these sickos having this fun. We no longer have a car, so we rely on others to take us to church, store, hardware, library, bank and the doctor. We have truly appreciated all who have helped us.

Now! Detectives. Help us get this cleared up!

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by Shamane Mills Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Starting in October, people without insurance or those who pay too great a percentage of their income for coverage have an option.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when enrollment begins for subsidized private health plans available in 2014 under the Affordable Care Act. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big part of federal health reform thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being compared to the rollout of another huge health care change in this country: Medicare Part D, the federal SUHVFULSWLRQ GUXJ EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W VR PDQ\ VHniors use. Much like the ACA now, it was not always so popular.

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Association is part of a broad coalition thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working to get people covered under the new federal law. Olson says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uncertain how many plans consumers will be able to choose from, although VKH VD\V LW ZLOO GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ EH LQ WKH GRXble digits.

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For many, the complexity of buying insurance could be a large issue. Mary Michaud is with Access Wisconsin, a broad

coalition helping people understand the online marketplace. She says the group asks, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How do we make the information less complex and demystify some of the terminology so that those kinds of obVWDFOHV DUH EURNHQ GRZQ Ă&#x20AC;UVW"Âľ Consumer concerns extend to cost and whether coverage on the marketplace will be too expensive. Former U.S. Rep. David Obey worries that subsidies will be too low. He says that was a compromise to keep down costs on the controversial legislation.

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by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer :(%67(5 0XFK ZLOO EH JRLQJ RQ LQ :HEVWHU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW couple of weeks of August. The Central Burnett County Fair will be in town Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 1 - 3. The following weekend is Gandy Dancer Days.

Police chief Michael Spafford discussed the 10th-annual bike rodeo that will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, at a village board meeting Wednesday, July 10. As with past years, there will be about 30 bikes and numerous door prizes given away. New to the bike rodeo will be a BMX show from Madison that will entertain with trick riding and teach bike safety.

Mike Sperry is organizing a car show again this year.

It will be held between the old high school and Family Dollar.

Mason Getts, 9, Webster, gave a report on the community playground fundraising so far. Almost $970 has been collected in cans placed in area businesses over the

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Drawing tickets are available at Moonglow Cafe.

The Friday night Picto game at Whitetail Wilderness is another ongoing fundraiser for the playground. Getts was not sure how much has been raised in Picto, but they are going to continue the Picto fundraiser until there until the playground is built.

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Once the pump was pulled, it was discovered that the pipe near the screen was starting to clog. A change order for $8,714 to pay for the extra cleaning was approved.

Part of the project is to purchase new water meters.

The bid opening for water meters is scheduled for August.

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by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer SIREN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Burnett County Tourism got a big boost from the Burnett County Snow Trails Association and the Turf and Tundra ATV Club, presenting checks in amounts of $2,000 and $500, respectively, to natural resources committee Chair Ed Peterson at the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thursday, July 11, meeting.

The donations will be used to help fund a segment for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discover Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;? episode on ATV riding. Burnett, along with Douglas, Barron and Washburn counties, will be included the segment of the popular television program.

Burnett Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of the cost to be part of the program is $10,000, part of which will come out of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism department budget.

Burnett County will be featured in a 4- to 5-minute segment in the program, tentatively set to air spring and fall 2014 and summer 2015. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Burnett County Snow Trails Association and the Turf and Tundra ATV Club are wonderful partners in tourism,â&#x20AC;? commented Burnett County Extension educator Mike Kornmann, who oversees the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism efforts and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discover Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;? program project. ´7KHLU Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO FRQWULEXWLRQV WRGD\ ZLOO KHOS XV SURmote Burnett County and grow local businesses,â&#x20AC;? added Kornmann.

On hand for the presentation from the Burnett County Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs were Jon Schoepke, director; Sue Smedegard, secretary; and Jim Smedegard, representative. Danny Carlson and Rick Melin represented The Burnett County Snow Trails Association and Cheryl and Ron Gray presented the donation from the Turf and Tundra ATV Club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel the entire community must partner with our governmental agencies to promote tourism throughout Burnett County. Snowmobilers and ATV riders bring a huge amount of tourist dollars into our area and we want to highlight the excellent trail system we have here, which is provided and maintained completely by club volunteers,â&#x20AC;? commented Sue Smedegard of the donations presented. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope that by donating to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discover Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;? project, more people from outside our own area will see the beauty and diversity of Burnett County and plan a trip here in the near future,â&#x20AC;? Smedegard added. ,Q RWKHU FRPPLWWHH EXVLQHVV

The committee approved the 2013 power-disc trenching bid, on an estimated 130 acres and trenching and spraying on an estimated 44 acres, of $11,454 from Future Forest to prep sites for tree planting. The committee also approved the 2013 hand-release bid of $80 per acre for 142 already planted acres by Northwoods Forestry from Eleva. The forestry department budget and state aid funds will cover the projects.

Forestry Administrator Jason Nichols reported Kenneth Pardun has been hired as a second part-time limited term employee to work with forestry and recreation 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU 5\DQ %\EHH Nichols said a ceremony to dedicate a new sign at the site of the Civilian Conservation Corps camp located approximately one mile south of Hwy. 77 on Lake Drive, Town of Swiss will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 1 p.m.

The public is invited to attend the ceremony, which will include a display of photos and historical information of the camp.

Forrest Ceel donated the funds for the sign in honor of his father who worked at the camp.

In his monthly forestry department report, Nichols told the committee there are currently 12 active timber sales. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Timber sales are doing OK. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not having a great year but we expected that,â&#x20AC;? remarked Nichols. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are at about one-fourth of what was brought in last year, but last year had a large number of extra sales due to the blowdown. We are currently sitting at approximately 50 percent of our estimated value for this year.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a lot of nice sales in October,â&#x20AC;? added Nichols.

Nichols said he received an email from the Dogtown Creek property owners, informing him they were willing to sell the 200-acre parcel at the appraised value of $163,800.

The total project estimated is $166,300, which includes appraisal costs. Nichols said he hoped to obtain a stewardship grant of $83,150, approximately 50 percent of the cost, with the county taking out an interest-free loan for the remainder of the cost. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The interest-free loan is paid back through timber sale proceeds,â&#x20AC;? Nichols explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each quarter, the state bills us for 20 percent of any timber sales that closed out.

We make that payment to the state until the loan is paid back.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s valuable timber on the property,â&#x20AC;? Nichols

told the committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get our money back over time, not immediately. Much of the property is productive, growing acres of good-quality timber.â&#x20AC;?

Committee member Larry Main asked how this pristine property could be protected once it becomes county land. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When it goes from being private to county land, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big difference,â&#x20AC;? commented Main. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking to protect it and keep it limited access. I think it should be thought of as restricted.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell people they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walk on it,â&#x20AC;? said Nichols of the land bordered on three sides by county land. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We could restrict motorized use.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The usage of the land I see as changing might be in hunting,â&#x20AC;? said Nichols, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and there will be people who go back there on ATVs.â&#x20AC;?

Committee member Gene Olson asked if construction of a parking lot was warranted. Nichols responded adequate parking already exists.

The committee gave approval for Nichols to apply for a Sustainable Forestry Grant in the amount of $38,500.

The money will be used for site preparation and planting in storm-damaged areas.

An application for conservation aids, which would be used to help maintain boat landings and for other conservation projects such as tree planting, seeding, mowing, boat landings, docks, etc., was approved by the committee.

Nichols also reported heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had no word with regard to the change in DNR ATV and snowmobile trails grant funding for maintenance of the trails for 2013-2014.

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In the past, grant awards were based on projections of funds coming into the programs but, due to receiving very little snow in the winter of 2012, snowmobile registrations dropped and the projected funds were not EURXJKW LQ UHVXOWLQJ LQ D GHĂ&#x20AC;FLW 7R PDNH XS IRU WKLV GHĂ&#x20AC;FLW WKH '15 VZLWFKHG WR D process where grants would be awarded based on actual funds in the accounts, not on the projected revenues.

Nichols wanted the committee to be aware of the uncertainty with regard to funding as the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval of ATV winter use on the Gandy Dancer Trail was contingent on funding. The matter will be put on the August meeting agenda for discussion.

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by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D;In what seems to be his typical way â&#x20AC;&#x201D; quiet and unassuming â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Luck native Dennis Frandsen met with the Luck Village Board Wednesday night, July 10, WR SUHVHQW KLV SODQ WR Ă&#x20AC;QDQFH DQG EXLOG D XQLW VHQLRU condominium in Luck.

As the sole private investor in the project, Frandsen will build the condominiums and then sell them at fair market value.

The single-story building will be located on the northwest corner of Butternut Avenue and 1st Street, on three lots currently owned by the Luck Housing Authority.

By law, the housing authority must sell the land at its appraised value, and an appraisal is now under way so the lots can be sold to Frandsen.

Frandsen, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, has provided generously for various projects in Luck including cart paths and other improvements at the golf course and the Centennial Gazebo at Triangle Park. He also made the building of a Habitat for Humanity home possible by purchasing and demolishing an existing dilapidated house.

He told the village board that the Luck plan is modeled on a similar senior condominium development he built in Rush City, Minn. The 12 units will be side-byside, with garages located behind. Half the units will be one bedroom and half will be two bedrooms.

He estimated that units will run about $65,000 for a one-bedroom unit, plus $5,000 for a garage. A two-bedroom unit will add $10,000 to the price. There will be about nine units that come with a garage and the rest will have parking spaces.

Owners of the condominiums will also own the outside area of the property, paying a fee to cover property taxes, snow removal and lawn care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been very successful,â&#x20AC;? Frandsen noted regarding the Rush City complex. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a group of people out there that want to own their own place.â&#x20AC;?

Explaining his reason for putting up the funds to build the condominiums, Frandsen said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made money all my life and sometimes I need to do something that GRHVQ¡W PDNH D SURĂ&#x20AC;W Âľ His intent, he said, is to limit through deed restrictions how much the units can be resold for. That way, Frand-

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Demydowich led the board in thanking Frandsen for his generosity.

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Dream catcher Luck native Aimie Jorgenson lives out dream of playing tackle football

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Luck native Aimie Jorgenson has always had a love for the game of football. She played pickup games with her four brothers during her youth and SOD\HG MXQLRU KLJK Ă DJ IRRWEDOO DW /XFN before it went full contact with pads and helmets. She was a talented athlete and competitor throughout high school, graduating in 2002, and remained active in sports, coaching junior high basketball and the high school softball team in Luck, yet, throughout all that time, she held onto her curiosity and love of football. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was just always curious, what it would be like to play football for real, full on, and just Aimie Jorgenson never got that opportunity,â&#x20AC;? Jorgenson said, until she saw an article published in the Leader last summer that featured a story on Amanda Byers of Grantsburg, who played for the Minnesota Vixen, a member of the Independent Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Football League that is in its 15th season.

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â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ OSHKOSH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association is hosting the 37th-annual All-Star Classic on Saturday, July 20, at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium in Oshkosh. Top seniors from the fall 2012 season across the state will play two games, with north Division 4-7 teams, taking on athletes from the southern part of the state in Divisions 4-7. The Division 1-3 north and south will also compete in a 5 p.m. game.

The Division 4-7 game starts at noon.

Fredericâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adam Chenal is listed as a defensive back for the north, and Webster head football coach Jeromie Voeltz will be participating as an assistant coach. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with information from wifca.org â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ ST. CROIX FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On the original St. Croix Valley Raceway schedule released at the beginning of the season, Friday night, Aug. 9, was listed as an off night with no racing at the quarter-mile bullring. However, due to the inordinately high number of weather-related race cancellations, UDFHZD\ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV KDYH GHFLGHG WR KRVW a Friday Night Live weekly event that HYHQLQJ $OO Ă&#x20AC;YH RI WKH WUDFN¡V UHJXODU classes will be in competition on Friday, Aug. 9, Future Fours, Pure Stocks, UMSS Micro Sprints, WISSOTA MidZHVW 0RGLĂ&#x20AC;HGV DQG 8066 7UDGLWLRQDO Sprints. Kids have had Friday night, Aug. 2 circled on their calendars all summer for Ultimate Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Night/Big Bike Giveaway, with bikes being donated by several area sponsors as well as many of the trackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular drivers. Details for these and other future events can be found on the trackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, SCVRaceway.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; submitted â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ 3/80 &,7< ² &DPSĂ&#x20AC;UHV DQG EDVHball will be the agenda on Saturday, July 27, for Braves fans and players. Braves volunteers are planning an overnight camping trip in Plum City the night prior to the Braves versus Plum City game on Sunday July 28. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plum City has a wonderful campground adjacent to the ballpark,â&#x20AC;? Braves announcer Roland Grant said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teams and fans have been camping out there for years and this summer Braves fans will invade the campground.â&#x20AC;? The Plum City Blues will be celebrating its fan appreciation day on July 28 as well, so there will be plenty of people attending the 1 p.m. game. The St. Croix Bandits play at Plum City on July 27 at 1 p.m. so folks could watch baseball, camp overnight and watch the Braves the following day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;July 28 is the last game of the conference schedule so it makes sense to have a fun trip prior to the start of the playoffs,â&#x20AC;? Grant added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Osceola fans travel well and it would not surprise me if lots of campers make this trip.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; submitted

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Fischer triple crowns in year-end points Fischerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life sounds pretty exciting for a young man of 20, but be assured he has a head on his shoulders, too. After graduating from high school in 2011, Fischer enrolled in community college working toward a business and marketing degree DQG VRPHKRZ PDQDJHV WR Ă&#x20AC;W WKDW LQWR KLV busy schedule. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My goal this year is to make a pro open Ă&#x20AC;QDO Âľ VDLG )LVFKHU ´0\ GDG DOZD\V WHOOV me to ride smart; you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win sitting on the bottom (of the lake)!â&#x20AC;?

The 37th-annual world championship snowmobile watercross will be held July 19-21, Memory Lake, Grantsburg In addition to three days of IWA racing excitement, the event offers many other huge attractions. Vintage racing (open to anyone) starts the weekend on Friday.

The Pit Crew Dash for Cash race on Saturday evening is a thrilling competition incorporating pit crew involvement. Freestyle Watercross, by Six Four Industries, is an incredible snowmobile-jumping show. In addition, there are displayers and vendors, food and beverage booths, D WUHPHQGRXV Ă&#x20AC;UHZRUNV GLVSOD\ RQ 6DWurday at dusk and street dances on both Friday and Saturday evenings featuring top-name regional bands. Visit grantsburgwatercross.com for more information and for complete schedule of events.

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by Kerri Harter Special to the Leader GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; David Fischer, Eagan, Minn., double crowned at the Grantsburg World Championship Watercross race last year and made it look easy. In the 800 GUDJV KH WRRN DOO Ă&#x20AC;UVWV RQ 6XQGD\ DQG LQ the mod drags he had a clean sweep of Ă&#x20AC;UVWV DOO ZHHNHQG LQFOXGLQJ D ZLQ DJDLQVW his dad, pro racer Jeff Fischer, in a Friday qualifying heat.

Young Fischer not only raced three different sleds over the weekend, he also had the most water time of any racer, competing in two drag and two semipro oval classes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One thing that is a bit of a challenge when switching sleds,â&#x20AC;? said Fischer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;is that they all handle differently.

Technique used to turn one sled is not necessarDavid Fischer ily going to work on another one because of the chassis and how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s set up.â&#x20AC;? Then with his quick sense of humor, added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out there just trying to win the race, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sometimes easy to forget what sled youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on!â&#x20AC;?

Quite remarkably with all those heats, Fischer stayed dry the entire weekend, although he had a near sink in the semiSUR VWRFN Ă&#x20AC;QDO &RPLQJ LQWR *UDQWVEXUJ¡V big race, Fischer was an obvious favorite in this class, boasting a clean sweep of Ă&#x20AC;UVWV DOO VHDVRQ (DUO\ LQ WKH UDFH DIWHU KLV sled took on water from another racerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spray, Fischer voluntarily left the course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew the sled wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to keep going and that I needed to pull out before I sank.â&#x20AC;? With a sixth-place ending and an easygoing attitude, Fischer smiled and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little disappointing, but it happens.â&#x20AC;?

In the semipro open, Fischer found himself in a like situation, sweeping the HQWLUH ZHHNHQG ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;UVWV /HDGLQJ WKH race until the second-to-last lap, Fischer took the EQ and lost the lead to Nick Gustafson who came underneath and eventually took the win. Fischer came in second.

Fischer went on to take the titles in the 800 and mod drags at the two races following Grantsburg last year and ended the season as a triple crown winner in the year-end points championships: 800 drags, mod drags, and semipro stock ovals, and just missed taking the semipro open, settling for a second place.

Hard to top that? Not for this young racer. Fischer then traveled to New Hampshire for the East/West Challenge and not only participated as a pro racer, he won the event. With pro racers from both the IWA and EWA, this race is unXVXDOO\ GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW UHTXLULQJ UDFHUV WR RYDO the opposite direction they are accustomed to. Fischer brings the prestigious award back to Grantsburg in hopes the IWA racers can defend the title in July.

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Fischer recalls growing up in the IWA circuit and says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem that long ago I was sitting on the shore with Chad Maki and D.J Lindbeck watching our dads (Mark and Dale) race.â&#x20AC;? Sure to be a highlight for the fans this season will be watching the dad/son duo of Jeff and David Fischer compete against each other in the Pro Open. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Racing my dad makes it more fun but also more work. And thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot more competition in the pro classes,â&#x20AC;? said Fischer.

Before entering the pro classes, David shared sleds throughout the race weekends with his dad, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all changed now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will be riding a Yamaha Viper in mod drags again this year, a new SkiDoo 800 XM in pro open and debuting a new Ski-Doo XM 800 Etec for pro stock at Grantsburg,â&#x20AC;? said Fischer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is all possible with great backing from our sponsors. With our team/shop motorsports plus teaming up with Straightline Performance, we have put together the best team possible.â&#x20AC;?

In addition to Fischerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting accomplishments in the watercross circuit, he has also been working on the TV series â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sledhead 24-7â&#x20AC;? since 2009. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been an awesome experience working with great people in the industry. I ride and evaluDWH VOHGV DQG FORWKLQJ KHOS Ă&#x20AC;OP XVH *R Pros and run social media accounts. I love working in this industry,â&#x20AC;? said Fischer.

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Jorgenson said the team has members that have been playing throughout the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15-year history including a 46-year-old, and another who is 40. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From day one, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just been in awe of them, because they work very, very hard and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing this for 15 years.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just like, wow, how do they do this over and over again. It blows my mind.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe to say, too, that Jorgenson has been in awe of a lot of things throughout her rookie season with the Vixen, and much of it stems from just being able to

have an opportunity to play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was just so surreal to be out on the Ă&#x20AC;HOG DQG DFWXDOO\ EH D SOD\HU DQG QRW MXVW a player on the sidelines. So my head was in the clouds the whole game,â&#x20AC;? said Jorgenson, who also has a lot of support from family and friends, and is thankIXO IRU WKHLU HQFRXUDJHPHQW DQG Ă&#x20AC;QDQcial support, both so she could achieve a childhood dream. Many of those friends and family members were on hand to ZDWFK -RUJHQVRQ FDWFK KHU Ă&#x20AC;UVW FDUHHU touchdown, and a two-point conversion in the same game. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also had numerous big-yardage catches throughout the summer, but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take much stock in statistics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just being with the team and playing the game. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just nothing like it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty awesome.â&#x20AC;?

Jorgenson also takes pride in being able to lead the team in prayer before each

game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of my favorite times this season with the teammates is having the privilege to lead pregame prayer. We all get together in a sister circle, arms around each other, and I get to lead the team in a prayer time ... everyone really likes it.

I feel itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very important to honor and thank God for the privilege and opportunity to play the great sport of football.â&#x20AC;?

The Minnesota Vixen football team is noted as the longest continuously operating womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tackle football team in the nation and, according to Jorgenson, there are about 75 other teams throughout the nation as well. The team will be traveling to Dallas, Texas, on Saturday, July 20, to SOD\ WKH $UOLQJWRQ ,PSDFW LQ WKH VHPLĂ&#x20AC;nal round of the playoffs. If they win that game, the team will be headed back to Texas in Round Rock during the weekend of Aug. 3 for a Tier II championship

game.

Jorgenson said she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know much about the Arlington Impact, but the team LV FXUUHQWO\ UHYLHZLQJ Ă&#x20AC;OP DQG JHWWLQJ mentally ready for the challenge ahead.

She does know the team is quick and has a good defensive line, which is also the Vixen strength, rated as the No. 1 defense in their league, comprised of teams such as the Madison Blaze, Rockford, Ill., Riveters, Iowa Crush and Wisconsin Warriors, to name a few. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To play full-tackle football has always been a dream of mine. I never thought it would actually come true, though. I really believe God has worked in my life for this opportunity and I give him all thanks and honor for this chance,â&#x20AC;? said Jorgenson.

For more information, visit the Minnesota Vixen website at mnvixen.com.

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by Terry Lehnertz and Greg Parent Special to the Leader ST. CROIX FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nerves of steel were required of 2013 Traditional 40 champion Jeff Pellersels, as the journeyman sprinter narrowly held off a pair of seasoned veteran racers in a marathon battle during the second-annual event at St. Croix Valley Raceway, Friday, July 12.

Other winners on Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative and Polk-Burnett Propane night included Tim Baxter in the pure stocks, Damon Roberts in the future four division, Allison Berger in the UMSS micro sprints, and Justin Oestreich in the :,6627$ 0LGZHVW PRGLĂ&#x20AC;HGV The nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s penultimate race had the crowd in awe at the multicar, multigroove display put on by the AMSOIL WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds. John Remington and Kevin Marlett paced the Ă&#x20AC;HOG WR JUHHQ ZLWK 5HPLQJWRQ JUDEELQJ the early lead. Remington, it seemed, was trying to outrun the entire starting grid.

From the moment the green light blinked on, the racers fanned out into three, four, DQG VRPHWLPHV HYHQ Ă&#x20AC;YH GLIIHUHQW UDFing grooves. Fourth-starting Tony Schill used a good start to jump to second, while Marlett, Mitch Weiss, second-heat race winner Ryan Bowers, Ryan Olson, -RVK %D]H\ DQG Ă&#x20AC;UVW KHDW UDFH ZLQQHU Oestreich gobbled up every square inch of available clay in pursuit of Remington.

By lap three, Marlett had edged a bumper in front of Schill with Bowers in tow and Oestreich â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who started eighth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cracked WKH WRS Ă&#x20AC;YH E\ ODS IRXU $W WKH KDOIZD\ point, Bowers claimed the lead, but only for a lap as Remington charged back to the point on lap 11. By then Oestreich had clawed his way through the swarm of racers enough to sneak a front bumper into third place. Remington continued his charge at the point, scant inches in front of the battle for position between Bowers, Oestreich and Marlett. On the 17th circuit, the duo of Oestreich and Olson catapulted to the front leaving Remington and Bowers to battle for third. On the UDFH¡V Ă&#x20AC;QDO ODS 5HPLQJWRQ DQG %RZHUV both got back around Olson, but no one could catch Oestreich on this night as he picked up another Valley sticker in the caution-free affair. Remington, Bowers, Olson and Marlett rounded out the top Ă&#x20AC;YH It was a memorable night for Woodbury, Minn., driver Jeff â&#x20AC;&#x153;Race Docâ&#x20AC;?

Pellersels, as he led all the way in the Traditional 40 with a hearty car count record of 17 nonwinged sprints in the pits for the second-annual event.

Pellersels grabbed the early lead from his outside front row starting spot over pole sitter Cam Schafer. There was really only one fast way around the little quarter mile oval on this breezy night, as the cushion up top provided the best avenue.

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5DFH VXPPDU\ Pure stocks: Heat 1 - Ben Kaphing, Kyle Dahlhiemer, Jon Wichers, Mason McEvers, Jason Havel. Heat 2 - Jake Silbernagel, Tim Baxter, Tony DuBois, Krysta Swearingen and Kaylee Remington.

Feature- Baxter, Swearingen, Silbernagel, Wigchers, Kaphing, Dahlhiemer, Remington, Havel, McEvers and Dubois.

Future Fours: Heat - Damon Roberts, Dylan Roberts, Bob Carver Jr., Brock Anderson, Derek Reding, Nicki DuBois, Alex Hallin and Samantha Yarusso.

Feature - Damon Roberts, Reding, DuBois, Carver, Yarusso, Hallin, Anderson and Dylan Roberts.

UMSS micro sprints: Heat - Tony Duran, Ty Sampair, Grant McIntosh, Sandy Traaseth, Allison Berger, Bryan Patrick, Steve Polhill and Collin Olson.

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Olson had a radiator break in hot laps and russo. The next event scheduled for St. UMSS traditional sprints: Heat 1 - Cam ended up being scratched for the evening. Croix Valley Raceway will celebrate the Shafer, Jeff Pellersels, Kevin Bradwell, Allison Berger took over the top spot UHWXUQ RI WKH :,6627$ PRGLĂ&#x20AC;HGV WR WKH Lucas Milz, Jack Clark and Wes Henfrom Bryan Patrick with less than two quarter-mile with the Thursday night drickson. Heat 2 - Mike Mueller, Kalaps remaining and went on the record 0RGLĂ&#x20AC;HG 'DZJ 'D\V 'DVK RQ -XO\ trina Sautbine, Brian VanMeveren, Jake KHU Ă&#x20AC;UVW HYHU 8066 PLFUR VSULQW IHDWXUH Also in action will be The Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regu- Kouba, Denny Stordahl and Joe Jesmore.

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That was the case for me last summer as I watched the largest buck caught on a trail camera grow his velvet throughout the summer. I often dreamed of seeing him up close and personal with the naked eye during the hunting season and with so many trail-camera photos of the deer, it seemed inevitable. Someone in our area was going to get this buck.

However, the last photo I had of the deer was near the end of August and, as usual, during the night when bigger bucks tend to be on the move.

The season drew near without a single sighting of the buck, and word spread that a neighbor or two had harvested

good bucks to start the season. Probably the same deer I had on camera, I thought, but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until Nov. 9, 2012, that the buck reappeared, checking a scrape a mere 15 yards from where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d captured him on camera during the summer. It was about 9:30 a.m., and about 15 yards from where my father-in-lawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friend, Bruce, had placed a tree stand. Unfortunately, Bruce chose a different stand location that morning and the buck managed to elude everyone during the gun season, from what we know.

Since setting a trail camera in June, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve managed to capture just two bucks on camera. Neither of those deer is close to the size of the one I had on my camera last season, but I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if near the end of July, or maybe August, he reappears to torment my dreams once again.

Input sought at early August waterfowl season meetings and hearings MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; People can learn about and provide input on the 2013 Wisconsin waterfowl hunting seasons at a series of meeting and public hearings that begin Saturday, Aug. 3. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we do each year during this time, we request that those with a stake in waterfowl hunting provide input on the upcoming seasons during our public meetings and hearings,â&#x20AC;? said Kent Van Horn, Department of Natural Resources waterfowl ecologist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important we hear from folks whether they want to reDIĂ&#x20AC;UP VXSSRUW IRU SDVW VHDVRQ GDWHV RU DUH looking for something different. Plus we encourage people to attend, even if they DUH QRW FRQFHUQHG ZLWK VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;F UHJXODtions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good way to learn about waterfowl in the state.â&#x20AC;?

The meetings are an opportunity to hear the latest on waterfowl management and population status. After a review, DNR will use public input to inform the proposed waterfowl-hunting season that will be recommended to the Natural Resources Board in mid-August.

In addition to potential annual changes in season timing and daily bag limits,

ZLOGOLIH RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV DUH SURSRVLQJ LQFUHDVHV to the number of lakes available for open water duck hunting for the 2013 season and changes to the Horicon Canada goose zone for the 2014 season. These proposals will be presented and comments taken during these meetings.

The DNRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed waterfowl seasons will be available for viewing online Aug. 5, after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service releases federal regulatory options, at dnr.wi.gov, search keyword, waterfowl.

The public is invited to attend the following:

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â&#x20AC;˘ Monday, Aug. 5, La Crosse - State 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH %OGJ 5RRPV % DQG % Mormon Coulee Road â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, Aug. 6, Rice Lake - Days Inn, 1710 South Main St. â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, Aug. 7, Appleton - Agri-

cultural Services Center, main conference room, 3369 West Brewster St. â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, Aug. 8, Pewaukee - Wildwood Lodge, N14 W24121 Tower Place

1DWXUDO 5HVRXUFHV %RDUG PHHWLQJ â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, Aug. 14, Baraboo - 8:30 a.m., Clarion Hotel and Convention Center 626 W. Pine St. People who are unable to attend a meeting or hearing can send comments via email, phone or U.S. mail before midnight, Thursday, Aug. 8, to: James Christopoulos, Bureau of Wildlife Management,

Wisconsin DNR, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921 or by phone at 608-2616458 or email at james.christopoulos@ wisconsin.gov.

When submitting a comment on the waterfowl seasons, please specify which zone(s) you are referring to or considering, including any other information you think may be helpful to better characterize your season preferences.

For more information on meeting and hearing dates, or waterfowl in Wisconsin, search the DNR website for keyword waterfowl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from the DNR

Great Northern Outdoors Bass Fishing League Standings Week 9 Sponsored by Great Northern Outdoors and BLC Well Drilling in Milltown

Standings 1. Fish Whisperer, 85 lbs., 4 oz.

2. Young Guns, 79 lbs., 9 oz.

3. Main Dish, 71 lbs., 3 oz.

4. 46 Store, 68 lbs., 12 oz.

5. Luck Sport Marine, 65 lbs., 8 oz.

6. Bon Ton 1, 60 lbs., 3 oz.

7. Air World, 58 lbs., 10 oz.

8. Countryside Inn, 58 lbs., 9 oz.

9. Subway, 55 lbs., 8 oz.

10. Milltown Dock, 52 lbs., 13 oz.

11. Northern Bar, 46 lbs., 10 oz.

12. GNO, 44 lbs., 10 oz.

13. BLC Well, 43 lbs., 14 oz.

14. Montyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 43 lbs., 7 oz.

15. Dairy Queen, 34 lbs., 15 oz.

16. Ones/Robertson, 32 lbs., 6 oz.

17. Bon Ton II, 30 lbs., 9 oz.

18. Whiskers, 28 lbs., 2 oz.

Big bass/Big bag weekly winner: Big Bass: Main Dish, 4 lbs., 9 oz.

Big Bag: Three way tie Countryside Inn, 14 lbs., 10 oz.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer Skiesâ&#x20AC;? and dreams come true WEBSTER - For the past few years, Tex and Laurie Cyms, owners of The Moonglow Restaurant on 7457 W. Main St., Webster, have invited Jim Springett to do a live â&#x20AC;&#x153;paint-outâ&#x20AC;? at their restaurant during the Gandy Dancer Days celebration. For the past two years, Springett has painted live on their premise to sell original oil paintings and donate a special original oil painting to the Webster Community. Donations were made for the Webster dog park just north of town. This year, as an additional special part of the celebration, Springett will be giving his â&#x20AC;&#x153;paint-outâ&#x20AC;? original oil painting to the Larsen Family Library in Webster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am working with Patti Meyer and Laura Rachford on this exciting painting, and if you come to The Moonglow Restaurant on Saturday, Aug. 10, during our Gandy Dancer Days celebration, you can see me painting this painting for the library, live. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be painting a historical painting of the original old library located in Siren,â&#x20AC;? said Springett.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project is the dream of a local Webster boy, 9-year-old Mason Getts, who attends Webster Elementary School. Last year, while reading, he started to think about a new playground for Webster because the current playground is very worn out. Mason, with his parents permission, then went to visit with the Webster Village Board and spoke to them about his dream project. The board granted Mason permission to start to collect dona-

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tions. Mason has about six more years in school, and his dream is to see the new playground built by the time he graduates from high school.

The original oil painting of sandhill cranes, called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer Skies,â&#x20AC;? can be viewed in The Moonglow Restaurant in Webster. Springett is giving this painting to Mason as a gift, and the community can make donations.

On Saturday, Aug. 10, at 3:30 p.m. during the Gandy Dancer Days celebration, Mason will come to The Moonglow Restaurant for a photo shoot with his new painting.

Donations are being collected at The Moonglow Restaurant and other businesses in Webster.

As a special offer for wildlife art enthusiasts making donations of $25 or more, Springett will paint for you and sign an original oil painting of wildlife from Crex Meadows on a 5-inch by 7-inch panel. You may sign up at The Moonglow Restaurant. All proceeds will go toward Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground project.

Others in the community are helping, too. The Whitetail Wilderness Restaurant, just north of town, is donating 100 percent of proceeds from their Picture Bingo game.

You can also drop off donations at the village of Webster. See Patrice Bjorklund, across the street from Bruceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto on West Main Street. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with submitted information from Jim Springett

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Burnett County administrators debate proper oversight of tower project

by Jean Koelz Leader staff writer SIREN - At the monthly administration committee meeting Monday, July 15, some Burnett County Board supervisors raised concerns regarding management of the communications project. Administrator Candace Fitzgerald was on vacation, but according to members of the committee, she had previously expressed her intent to replace the ad hoc committee with a group of professionals who are better suited to manage the more technical logistics of the project.

More than one supervisor asserted that the whole point of the ad hoc committee was to provide oversight of the various elements of the communications project, including the federally mandated upgrade to new equipment, the construction and/or maintenance of the nine towers within the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system and the renovation of

the emergency dispatch center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of this is pretty seat-of-the-pants,â&#x20AC;? opined Supervisor Maury Miller. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about $4 million!â&#x20AC;? exclaimed SuSHUYLVRU *DU\ /XQGEHUJ /XQGEHUJ ZDV PRUH VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;F about his concerns, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re putting a $4 million project in the hands of someone who isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to be here in six months.â&#x20AC;? It could be concluded that the discomfort level has more to do with the sheer size of the project than anything else.

While some committee members claimed that the right people were not up to speed, Chairman Taylor assured everyone that they were, and there is a continuity plan in place as Fitzgerald exits.

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by Jean Koelz Leader staff writer SIREN- According to Siren teacher Brad Morris, 17 high school students studying environmental science are volunteering 16 hours of time each this summer to help prevent the spread of unwanted invasive species at six local lakes.

Morrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interest is twofold, given that he also serves as aquatic invasive species coordinator for Burnett County.

By participating in the statewide Clean Boat Clean Waters program, the volunteers inspect boats and educate

vacationers and boat owners on the hazards of spreading invasive plants and animals such as Eurasian water milfoil and zebra mussels. )RU WKH Ă&#x20AC;IWK \HDU DQ HOHPHQW RI WKH SURJUDP FDOOHG WKH Landing Blitz focused its efforts around holiday tourism from July 4-8.

CBCW volunteers are stationed at boat landings on 250 lakes and rivers across 53 Wisconsin counties. In a typical year, over 100,000 watercraft get inspected.

According to the DNR, most boat owners are aware of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s invasive species law and take adequate pre-

cautions.

Unfortunately, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take much to contaminate a lake. The presence of invasive species can cause severe damage to local ecosystems, industry and tourism.

Therefore, Wisconsin is very proactive in its efforts to manage the problem. An important part of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prevention efforts is working through these volunteers to conduct inspections and engage in educational outreach.

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Historic light stations on Apostle Islands closed for preservation work

by Mike Simonson Wisconsin Public Radio BAYFIELD - Four 19th century light stations on the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore are closed this summer for an ambitious preservation project.

The $4 million projects are in full swing. In all, the Apostle Islands has six light stations with eight towers.

Lakeshore Superintendent Bob Krumanaker says the project will not renovate the lighthouses, but it will preserve and stabilize them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though this is a huge amount of work, this is just a down payment,â&#x20AC;? he says.

The oldest light station was built in 1856 on Michigan Island. The newest â&#x20AC;&#x201D; also on Michigan Island â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was erected in 1929. Lakeshore historian Dave Cooper says these buildings represent the lives of hardscrabble keepers.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It called for a very versatile individual,â&#x20AC;? says Cooper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just keeping the light and the lantern. It was all the maintenance duty on station. You had to be a boat handler with the ability to transport yourself to and from the mainland.â&#x20AC;?

Cooper says the isolation was tough, and gave an example. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was the winter of 1874 and they ended up feuding so extensively that the families kept to opposite ends of the same building, trying to avoid each other,â&#x20AC;? he says.

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MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On Thursday, July 11, Gov. Scott Walker appointed longtime Washburn County District Attorney Michael Bitney to serve as judge of the Barron County Circuit Court, Branch 2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mike Bitney has spent 30 years working for public safety and justice in northern Wisconsin,â&#x20AC;? said Walker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the Barron County Circuit Court, he will be a fair and effective judge who follows the Constitution and treats everyone who comes before him with dignity and respect. Mr. Bitney indicated in our interview that judges ought to be driven by the search for the truth, and ,¡P FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQW KH ZLOO GR MXVW WKDW LQ VHUYLQJ WKH SHRSOH RI Barron County.â&#x20AC;?

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Notices/Employment opportunities/Real Estate Polk County circuit court (July 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state chartered credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, Plaintiff, vs.

William K. Stob 258 West Lower Pine Lake Court Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026, Rachel A. Stob 258 West Lower Pine Lake Court Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026, Robert A. Wells 967 210th Street Dresser, Wisconsin 54009, Melinda S. Wells 967 210th Street Dresser, Wisconsin 54009, Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation 304 Cascade Street P.O. Box 188 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Discover Bank, a Delaware corporation 100 West Market Greenwood, Delaware 19950, Equable Ascent Financial, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company c/o CSC-Lawyers Incorporating Service Company 8040 Excelsior Drive, Suite 400 Madison, Wisconsin 53717, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV539 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action on June 11, 2013, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: August 1, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the balance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF LOT THREE (3), BLOCK ONE (1), FIRST ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF DRESSER, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 210 State Road 35, Dresser, Wisconsin).

Dated: June 26, 2013.

Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI JELLUM, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2951 Garth G. Gavenda/#16396 587863 WNAXLP

INVITATION TO BID - L.R.I.P. PROJECT TOWN OF MEENON

The Town of Meenon is seeking sealed bids for Hot Mix blacktopping approx. 3,960â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on North Bass Lake Rd. Blacktop surface will be 3â&#x20AC;? compacted and 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide.

The Town of Meenon also has a separate project of approx. mile for Pike Bend Rd. that is not LRIP that will also be bid at this time. Bids must be separated for bid openings and marked as indicated.

Bids will be opened on Monday, August 12, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the Meenon Town Hall. Must have certificate of insurance and final copy of the Certification Engineers Certificate for the project. The Town of Meenon reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. For more information on specifications, contact Christopher 587907 47-48L 37-38a WNAXLP Sybers at 715-222-2209.

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2. The decedent, with date of birth October 12, 1920, and date of death January 28, 2013, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1261 County Road G, Milltown, WI 54858.

3. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, before Jenell Anderson, Probate Registrar, on August 12, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate is October 21, 2013.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar July 10, 2013 David L. Grindell GRINDELL LAW OFFICES, S.C. P.O. Box 585 Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-5561 Bar Number: 1002628 588227 WNAXLP

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FOR RENT IN SEPTEMBER 2-BR apt. (DISH/Wi-Fi available), stove, fridge, washer/dryer, private entrance. 10 min. from Siren (Webster address). Quiet, wildlife and public land close by.

No pets. No smoking. $

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise â&#x20AC;&#x153;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.â&#x20AC;? 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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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS Communications Officer $19.35/hr.

Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department Recruitment For Full Time Deadline To Apply: August 5, 2013 Communications Officer $13.96/Hr. Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department Limited Part Time Up To 1,020 Hrs. Deadline To Apply: August 5, 2013 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete position requirements and details, please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC 588388 48L

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MECHANIC/WELDER

Full-time position available with Burnett County in NW Wisconsin. www.burnettcounty.com for further details or 715-349-2181. Application deadline: July 19, 2013. EOE 587847 47-48L 37a,b,c

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FOR RENT 1-BR Apartments In Balsam Lake

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CARPENTER & A CARPENTER ASSISTANT WANTED Email resume to:

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SENIOR LIVING TOWN HOMES IN LUCK 8th Street Court IMMEDIATE OPENING

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(July 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, FSB 25 West Main Street Madison, WI 53703 Plaintiff vs.

Arthur O. Groth 249 Montgomery Street Amery, WI 54001-0478 Unknown Spouse of Arthur O. Groth 249 Montgomery Street Amery, WI 54001-0478 Central Prairie Financial LLC 100 South 5th Street, Ste. 1400 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Westconsin Credit Union 3333 Schneider Avenue SE Menomonie, WI 54751 Defendants Frontier Ag & Turf 1305 10th Street Box 67 Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Added Defendants AMENDED SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No.: 12 CV 614 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Arthur O. Groth and Unknown Spouse of Arthur O. Groth.

You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Amended Complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after July 3, 2013, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statues, to the amended complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statues. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9071 and to Dustin A. McMahon/ Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the amended complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the amended 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 14th day of June, 2013 Dustin A. McMahon/Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on tis behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 2818177 587147 WNAXLP

HOUSE FOR RENT Siren/Crooked Lake Park 7678 Elizabeth St.

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The Leader Connect to your community (July 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Frandsen Bank & Trust Plaintiff, vs.

Paul R. Strasser and Marlys A. Strasser Defendants.

File No. 13 CV 111 CaseType: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled matter on the 26th day of April, 2013, and an Amended Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled matter on the 11th day of June, 2013, in the original amount of $96,862.34 the Polk County Sheriff will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis., the following: DATE: August 22, 2013 TIME: 10:00 a.m.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1541A 120th Avenue, Amery, Wis. 54001 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot Eleven (11) of Certified Survey Map No. 869, recorded in Volume 4 of Certified Survey Maps on page 115 as Document No. 407776, located in Government Lot Six (6), Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-four (34) North of Range Seventeen (17) West.

TERMS: 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds payable to the clerk of court. The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and is subject to all liens and encumbrances. The successful bidder shall pay the transfer fee due.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis. this 1st day of July, 2013.

Peter M. Johnson, Polk County Sheriff 588340 Cutler Law Office WNAXLP 202 Cascade Street P.O. Box 835 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020 715-755-3161 Wisconsin Attorney No. 100618

Notices/Employment opportunities (July 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street P.O. Box 188 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Plaintiff, vs.

Shannon P. Tretsven 872 88th Avenue Amery, Wisconsin 54001, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV210 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Amended Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered and filed in the aboveentitled action on July 24, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: August 1, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the balance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Map No. 5865, recorded in volume 26 of Certified Survey Maps, page 131, as Document No. 769093, located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4) and Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4), Section Fifteen (15), Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin, together with 33 foot access easement over Lot 1 established in Document No. 767543.

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 901A 85th Street, Amery, Wisconsin).

Dated: June 26, 2013.

Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI JELLUM, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2951 Garth G. Gavenda/#15993 587861 WNAXLP

Quarterly Meeting Wed., July 24 - 7 p.m.

At the Frederic Fire Hall ADVERTISEMENT FOR QUOTES Village of Luck

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NORTHLAND MUNICIPAL AMBULANCE SERVICE

Notice is hereby given that sealed quotes for the following project will be received by the Director of Public Works until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at the Luck Municipal Building, P.O. Box 315, 401 Main St., Luck, WI 54853. Project includes: Removal and Replacement of Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk at Various Areas in the Village of Luck.

Copies of the Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, Forms of Proposals and/or other contract documents are on file at the Municipal Building and may be obtained without charge.

Contractors should contact the Director of Public Works regarding any questions about the specifications or location for work.

The Village of Luck reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in the bids received and to 587909 47-48L accept any bid which it deems most favorable.

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NOTICE

TOWN OF LAKETOWN The Monthly Board Meeting Will Be Held Tues., July 23, 2013, At 7:30 p.m. At The Cushing Community Center Agenda: Call to order; clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report; treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report; open forum; discuss/ approve emergency operations plan & resolution; discuss Cushing sanitary driveway; road report; pay bills & review correspondence; adjourn.

Patsy Gustafson, 588360 48L Town Clerk (July 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as servicer for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust, Series 2007SEA1 Plaintiff vs.

GALE BANTZ, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 620 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 1, 2013, in the amount of $147,154.16, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 6, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2.) Sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The Land referred to in this Commitment is described as follows: Lot 9, AND undivided interest in Lot 28 and 235th Street in common with the owners of Lots 1-27, inclusive, of the plat of COUNTRY VILLAGE, together with an easement for ingress and egress over the North 200.00 feet of the West 66.00 feet of the East 326.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 NW 1/4) of Section 19, Township 32 North, Range 18 West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 304 A 235th Street, Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 022-01170-0000.

Dated this 14th day of June, 2013. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2818656 587697 WNAXLP

(July 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Frandsen Bank & Trust formerly known as Rural American Bank - Luck P.O. Box 200 Luck, WI 54853, Plaintiff, vs.

Richard J. Lysdahl P.O. Box 692 Frederic, WI 54837, and Karen P. Cook P.O. Box 692 Frederic, WI 54837, and Cincinnati Insurance Company 3025 Parker Road, Suite 50 Aurora, CO 80014, and Equable Ascent Financial, LLC fka Hilco Receivables, LLC One Northbrook Place Northbrook, IL 60062, and Access 406 Technology Dr., Suite B Menomonie, WI 54851, and Burnett Medical Center 257 W. St. George Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840, and Cumberland Clinic 1475 Webb Street Cumberland, WI 54829, Defendants.

RE-AMENDED SUMMONS Case No. 13 CV 215 Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN to the following persons named as Defendants: TO: Richard J. Lysdahl P.O. Box 692 Frederic, WI 54837 Karen P. Cook P.O. Box 692 Frederic, WI 54837 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 upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after July 10, 2013, 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: Clerk of Courts Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main Street Suite 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 And to the Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, whose address is: John Grindell GRINDELL LAW OFFICES, S.C. P.O. Box 585 Frederic, WI 54837 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper Answer within 40 days, the Court may grant judgment against you for an 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 28th day of June, 2013.

John Grindell State Bar #1018300 GRINDELL LAW OFFICES, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff, Frandsen Bank & Trust P.O. Box 585 Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-5561 This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any and all information gained by virtue of it may be used for that purpose.

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(July 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs.

PATRICIA ANN GARVEY, et al.

Defendants Case No. 12 CV 702 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 5, 2013, in the amount of $102,682.41, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: August 6, 2013, 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and subject to all legal liens, encumbrances, and payment of applicable transfer taxes.

PLACE: In the Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis., 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 4 and the East 1/2 of Lot 3, Block 2, Plat of Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Riverside Addition to the City of Amery, Polk County, Wis. ADDRESS: 357 Broadway Street E, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO: 201-00121-0000.

Dated this 12th day of June 2013.

Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th Street, Ste. #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700 Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC, is the creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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(July 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff vs.

DANIEL D. WENSHOLZ A/K/A DANIEL WENHOLZ; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DANIEL D. WENHOLZ A/K/A DANIEL WENHOLZ; ANCHORBANK, FSB; Defendants

NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE Case No. 12 CV 649 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 16, 2013, in the amount of $102,721.60, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 6, 2013, 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale upon confirmation of the court.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Outlot Ninety-Six (96) of the Outlot Plat of Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wis. TAX KEY NO.: 165-00507-0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 407 3rd Ave. W, Osceola, Wis. 54020.

Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St., Suite 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, is the creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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NURSING

Full-time night Certified Nursing Assistant position open.

Frederic Nursing and Rehab offers health, dental, life, short- & long-term disability and a 401(k) program with company match.

Interested applicants fill out an application and contact:

FREDERIC

NURSING & REHABILITATION

205 United Way Frederic, WI 54837

Phone 715-327-4297 Fax 715-327-4950

An EEOC Employer

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NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Grantsburg School District

Position Title Administrative Assistant Job Description This position provides clerical and administrative services and assistance supporting the iForward staff and administration.

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent education required. Two yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; administrative support experience.

Required skills The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and maintain a professional manner. Must have excellent computer skills in email, Microsoft Word and Excel. Precious experience working in a database. Ability to work as a team is desired.

How to Apply Send letter of interest and resume by Friday, July 26, to: Billy Beesley, M.Ed., S.Ed. iForward Wisconsin Executive Director Grantsburg Middle School 480 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 billy.beesley@iforwardwisconsin.com The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

On-call positions available with Burnett County in N.W. Wisconsin.

www.burnettcounty.com for further details or 715-349-2181.

ZONING & POWTS SPECIALIST

Application deadline 07/22/2013.

E.O.E.

Full-time position available with Burnett County in NW WI. www.burnettcounty.com for further details or 715-349-2181. Application deadline: July 19, 2013.

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INVITATION TO BID TOWN OF SWISS MINERVA LANDING ROAD AND FLOWAGE DRIVE

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING

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Notice is hereby given that the Town of Swiss Board will receive sealed bids until the bid opening at the Town of Swiss Special Town Board Meeting held at 7 p.m. on July 24, 2013, at the Swiss Town Hall, 7551 Main Street, Danbury, for the following: Grind, gravel and pave (hot mix) approximately .68 mile of Minerva Landing Road from Minerva Road to its termination. Subgravel base will be 4â&#x20AC;? compacted and 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide.

Blacktop surface will be 2-1/2â&#x20AC;? compacted and 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide.

Two-foot shoulders to be included and completed approximately 6-8 weeks after blacktop has cured.

Resurface blacktop with 2â&#x20AC;? compacted overlay (hot mix) and 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide on Flowage Drive from Minerva Road east approximately .7 mile. Two-foot shoulders to be included and completed approximately 6-8 weeks after blacktop has cured.

Mail sealed bids marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Road Bidsâ&#x20AC;? to Town of Swiss, P.O. Box 157, Danbury, WI 54830. Questions may be directed to George Costello at 715-656-3030.

All distances to be verified by bidders. All gravel to be supplied

by Town of Swiss to be trucked from its Airfield Road pit. Traffic control by the Town of Swiss. Subgravel base will be leveled by the Town of Swiss. Compacting of subgravel base will be provided by successful bidder. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at a special town board meeting.

Contractors awarded bids will be required to provide certificate of insurance for duration of the project to be completed in 2013. The town board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities and information therein and further reserves the right to award the contract in the best interest of the Town of Swiss.

Judith Dykstra, Town Clerk 587822 47-48L WNAXLP July 8, 2013 (July 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state chartered credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, Plaintiff, vs.

William K. Stob 258 West Lower Pine Lake Court Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026, Rachel A. Stob 258 West Lower Pine Lake Court Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026, Robert A. Wells 967 210th Street Dresser, Wisconsin 54009, Melinda S. Wells 967 210th Street Dresser, Wisconsin 54009, Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation 304 Cascade Street P.O. Box 188 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Discover Bank, a Delaware corporation 100 West Market Greenwood, Delaware 19950, Equable Ascent Financial, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company c/o CSC-Lawyers Incorporating Service Company 8040 Excelsior Drive, Suite 400 Madison, Wisconsin 53717, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV537 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action on June 11, 2013, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: August 1, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the bal-

ance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A PARCEL OF LAND IN GOVERNMENT LOT FOUR (4), SECTION THREE (3), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-FOUR (34) NORTH, RANGE SEVENTEEN (17) WEST, VILLAGE OF BALSAM LAKE, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 337.5 FEET EAST OF THE QUARTER POST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION THREE (3), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-FOUR (34) NORTH, RANGE SEVENTEEN (17), THENCE RUNNING NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH QUARTER LINE 325 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION THREE (3), 111 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH QUARTER LINE 325 FEET TO SECTION LINE; THENCE WEST ON SECTION LINE 111 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THAT PARCEL HEREIN BEFORE CONVEYED TO THE VILLAGE OF BALSAM LAKE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES, WHICH DEED WAS RECORDED IN VOLUME 239 RECORDS, PAGE 522 AS DOCUMENT NO. 302559 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 310 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin).

Dated: June 26, 2013.

Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI JELLUM, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2951 Garth G. Gavenda/#16390 587862 WNAXLP

Monday, July 22, 2013 6:00 p.m.

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AGENDA Call to order and seek approval of the agenda, Daryl Bazey Consideration of previous minutes, LeRoy Buck Presentation of vouchers, Amy Dueholm Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report, Amy Dueholm Recognition of Guests or Delegates A. Student Representative: Alicia Sund B. FCCLA National projects C. Deb Cooper - Project update.

Administrative Reports A. Mr. Palmer New Business A. Revision of Policy No. 541.6, job description â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bus, Buildings and Grounds Director.â&#x20AC;?

B. Revision of Policy No. 232, job description â&#x20AC;&#x153;Junior/ Senior High Principal.â&#x20AC;?

C. Revision of Policy No. 233, job description â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elementary Principal.

D. Revision of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Employee Handbook.â&#x20AC;?

E. Recommendation for cooks helper.

F. Recommendation for bus driver positions.

G. Discussion of elementary reading series.

H. Latest revenue calculations under Gov. Walker and loss of state aid.

I. Any other business that may properly come before the Board.

Motion to convene into executive session per WI Stat 19.85(1) for discussion of personnel issues. Motion to open session with no action expected on executive session times.

Motion to adjourn.

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FOR ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDINGS OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

Date of publication or posting: July 17, 2013 Village of Frederic, WI, 715-327-4294 107 Hope Road W, Frederic, WI 54837 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: The above-named grantee has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the following project. The EA is on file at the address above and is available for public examination and copying.

Downtown Infrastructure Improvements Street relocation, improvements to the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electrical and streetlight infrastructure.

Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin $290,321 The grantee has determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and, accordingly, the grantee has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190).

The reason for such decision is: No unusual circumstances suggesting the likelihood of significant environmental consequences have been found.

All agencies, groups or individuals disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments to the above address. Such written comments should be received on or before August 1st, 2013. All such comments will be considered, and the grantee will not request the release of Federal funds or begin the project prior to such date.

On or about August 2nd, 2013, the Grantee will request the Wisconsin Department of Administration (WDOA) to release Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) as amended for this project.

The grantee is certifying to WDOA that it and its chief executive officer, in his/her official capacity as Village President, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce environmental review responsibilities, decision-making and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. Upon certification, the grantee may use the CDBG funds, and WDOA will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National environmental Policy Act of 1969. WDOA will accept an objection to the release of funds and certification only if (a) the certification was not executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of the grantee approved by WDOA; or (b) the granteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EA indicates omissions of a required decision, finding or step. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58 and may be addressed to the Department of Administration, Division of Housing, Attention: environmental Desk, P.O. Box 7970, Madison, WI 53708-7970.

Objections for reasons other than those stated above will not be considered by WDOA. No objections received after August 17, 2013, will be considered by WDOA. William Johnson IV, Village President 107 Hope Road W, Frederic, WI 54837 588357 48L WNAXLP

GRANTSBURG ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT COACHING OPENINGS

The following coaching positions are open and available for qualified individuals for the 2013-2014 school year: Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Varsity Volleyball Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Middle School Boys Basketball Middle School Girls Basketball Please Send By August 1, 2013: Letter of Interest Coaching/Teaching Resume 2+ Letters of Recommendation To: Mike Amundson Athletic Director Grantsburg School District 500 East James Ave. 587701 47-48L Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840

CLASS 2 PUBLICATION NOTICE

Northwest Passage I is requesting to increase their bed capacity for their program at their Residential Center (RCC) located at 7818 Moline Road, Webster, Wisconsin. Northwest Passage I wish to increase the bed capacity from 24 to 26 beds. This program provides 24-hour care 365 days a year.

The program will continue to serve the same population of adolescent male youth age ranging from 12 through 17 years of age.

The program accepts adolescent males from all counties in Wisconsin. This program serves children with issues such as mental health disorders such as, but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorder, Attachment issues, personality disorders, thought disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Chemical use.

Most often, the child has demonstrated extreme emotional dysregulation in the home, school and community. Other behaviors/ characteristics may include: aggression, chemical use, fire setting, sexual offender, running away, theft, as well as others.

The objective of Northwest Passage I is to provide a treatment environment that assists as a child in addressing mental health issues that have led to self-destructive behaviors in the community. For each individual child, strengths and needs are determined in the following areas: Behavioral Functioning, Psychological and emotional adjustment, personal and social development, family relationships, medical and health needs. Therapeutic-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well as other treatment modalities are utilized to work with a child in developing new coping skills and emotional regulation. Each child engages in a minimum of one individual therapy session per week as well as family therapy and group therapy. Children also participate in education programming, recreation, community outings and structured free time.

The Department invites the submission of written comments, factual data and reasons why the application should be granted or denied from any person within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Persons submitting written comments are asked to indicate their interest in the application and whether the individual commentators wish to be considered for party status in any later proceedings. Written comments should be sent to: Department of Children and Families, attn: Mary Morse; Division of Safety and Permanence; 141 N.W. Barstow Street, Room 104, Waukesha, WI 53188.

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NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW TOWN OF OAKLAND OPEN BOOK

Will be held Sunday, July 21, 2013 From 2 - 4 p.m. At The Webster Fire Hall 7420 Main St. W., Webster WI

BOARD OF REVIEW

Will Follow Open Book Starting Sunday, July 21, 2013, 4 - 6 p.m.

Also At The Fire Hall

No person shall be allowed to appear before the board of review, to testify to the board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the board of review and before the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the board of review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the board about that personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection except at a session of the board.

No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hrs. before the first meeting of the board or at least 48 hrs. before the objection is heard if the objection if allowed under sub. (3) (a), that person provides to the clerk of the board of review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sub.

(6m), and if so, which member will be removed and the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the board, the person shall specify, in writing, the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method; unless the person supplies to the assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under s.73.03 (2a), that the assessor requests. The municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and coping under s.19.35(1).

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Fairest of the Fair candidates presented

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The candidates for the 2013 Polk County Fairest of the Fair and the Junior Fairest were presented at a special program on Friday, July 12, at the Polk County Fairgrounds. The candidates made presentation speeches and also gave their background and reasons for running, and then went behind a curtain and read the Polk County Fair radio ads they wrote.

The three candidates will take over the reigns of 2012 Fairest of the Fair Allison Swenson and Fairest Attendant Kristin Solum. The Junior Fairest candidates were also presented, and one of the contestants will take over the reigns of Junior Fairest Jack Peper. The winners will be announced at the Polk County Fair, which begins in about two weeks.

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Kristin Wyss is the daughter of Tim and Patti Wyss, and they reside in Clear Lake. Kristin is a 2011 graduate from Clear Lake High School and is attending Bethel University, where she is a junior. She is majoring is communications and an emphasis in marketing and event planning. Her hobbies include boating and tubing, horseback riding, hiking, biking, running, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, kayaking, camping, raising livestock and working with animals, and swimming. Wyss is a member of the First Lutheran Church, Phi Mu Fraternity and Service/Volunteer at Farm Technology Days, Feed my Starving Children, 5Ks for Cause and roadside cleanup. Wyss has been involved with the Polk County Fair for 10 years.

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Local man to compete at Lumberjack World Championships

by Danielle Moe Special to the Leader FREDERIC - â&#x20AC;&#x153;If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adrenaline pumping, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do almost anything,â&#x20AC;? stated Andrew Jensen, who will be one of hundreds of competitors at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lumberjack World Championships, scheduled for July 25-27 at Hayward.

A rookie to the sport, Jensen, 20, began lumberjacking this year as a summer job at Paul Bunyanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northwood Lumberjack Show in the Wisconsin Dells.

Since the middle of the 19th century the logging industry formed towns where wilderness once stood and immortalized the men that felled the vast expanses of virgin forest. Today lumberjacks are shadows of a rougher Wisconsin, but their skills and strength are revisited in competitions and shows.

Jensen, son of Wendy and Lee Jensen of Frederic, signed up for lumberjacking after his friend, Tyler Alden, was approached by Geno Cummings to be one of several athletes to start the show in the Dells at the Paul Bunyan Cook Shanty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I heard Tyler talking about that and I WKRXJKW WKDW LV D PDQO\ VSRUW WKDW LV GHĂ&#x20AC;nitely something I can get into,â&#x20AC;? stated Jensen. The sport soon proved to be more than Jensen expected and was the beginning of what would be anything less than a typical summer.

Cummingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; show involves lumberjacks and jills performing lumberjack skills like ax throwing, logrolling, and speed climbing for audiences. Cummings is a professional lumberjack, also from Frederic, and is ranked 7th in world standings. Alden and Ethan Klawitter, also from Frederic, perform in the show along with Evan Armour from Luck. The showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lumberjills feature Taylor Duffy and Hannah Mast from Hayward, Amber Scarborough from Madison, and Shana Martin. Duffy, a Hayward native, is the 2011 world champion logroller and two-time world champion boom runner. Martin is a six-time world champion logroller and two-time world champion boom runner.

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Working alongside these talented people, Jensen has emerged as an up-andcoming lumberjack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geno talked to me and he said, you know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting pretty good and if you keep this up you could be able to go to the (world championship) this year,â&#x20AC;? explained Jensen, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was like, that would be awesome.â&#x20AC;?

The LWC draws competitors from across the world and pushes their skills to the limit in timed events like sawing, chopping and logrolling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the speed climb and I really enjoy the springboard chop,â&#x20AC;? stated Jensen. The speed climb event involves scrambling up a spar pole and rocketing GRZQ WR WKH Ă&#x20AC;QLVK ´, OLNH LW D ORW EHFDXVH I excel at it and it is one of the more adrenaline-pumping things,â&#x20AC;? he stated. Speed pole events at the LWC use 60- or 90-foottall poles and competitors use spurred climbing gear and steel-core climbing ropes to scale them.

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What began as a summer job in the Dells for Andrew has turned into a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity, but he is not caught up in the hype. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is going to be a great experience and something Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look back on and remember,â&#x20AC;? he said.

speed climbing and ax throw, and entries into both are clear-cut. Pitting his skills against other champions and hopefuls has Jensen pumped, but he has a good mentor as his guide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geno is a really, really good lumberjack, so we all look up to him,â&#x20AC;? said Jensen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He taught us everything we know and he is our mentor.â&#x20AC;?

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Forty-seven Colfax gradeschool kids visit Polk County

Into the woods for hikes and a swim

LUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was the best day yet.â&#x20AC;?

That was the comment from a group of 47 grade-school kids last week after a day of hiking in Straight Lake Park, capped off by a swim in Rainbow Lake. The Indianhead Chapter of the Age Trail Alliance helped host the visit.

Last week, the young hikers explored the trails and woods of Polk County.

The six-mile hike on the Ice Age Trail in Straight Lake Park was just part of their week. It came after a day at Interstate State Park along the St. Croix River.

Their week also included five-mile hikes through a hemlock forest and the hills of the Chippewa Moraine. Between each dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excursion, they camped in an area park. The 47 are grade-school students, grades three through six, from the Colfax School District, taking part in a Summer Saunters program.

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Ice Age Trail hiker raises money for troops STATEWIDE - On Sunday, July 28, Kehly Johnson will be setting out from the eastern terminus of the Ice Age Trail in Potawatomi State Park near Sturgeon Bay on a 1,200-mile, solo, through-hike to raise money for Homes for Our Troops.

As a veteran herself, she wants to continue to support her fellow soldiers, but she needs your help. Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan is to hike the entire 1,000-plus miles of Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ice Age Trail, starting July 28 and ending somewhere around September or October. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a kid I hiked a few sections of this trail with my dad and my sister but never dreamed I would get an opportunity to hike the entire thing. Now, not only am I going to hike the entire thing, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m also going to hike it for a great cause, Homes

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Whether I meet you on the trail or weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been friends for years, thank you from the bottom of my heart in advance for your support and generosity.â&#x20AC;?

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I had been reading about how it was good to stand more often. I read an article which informed me that I was better off standing every 20 minutes and doing no other exercise than going for a run and sitting for the rest of the day. Since â&#x20AC;&#x153;going for a run and sitting for the rest of the dayâ&#x20AC;? pretty much describes my life, I decided I needed to do something drastic.

I researched standing desks and found they were rather expensive and very simply made and so I did what I still do â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I asked my dad if he could build one for me. He built it without making a trip to the lumber store. My new standing desk is made from cabinet fronts from the house I grew up in, some lumber from my parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement house and some plywood from ... Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure where. There is something comforting about standing at my new desk and knowing it is made from pieces of the past. The house is long gone, but I carry little pieces of it with me.

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The written word has won hearts and broken hearts the Pursuit of Happiness.â&#x20AC;? The pen is truly mightier over the millennia. Mark Anthony and Cleopatra had a than the sword.

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Where am I going with this? Celebrating our 30-something anniversary this week, my wife has requested something that has the appearance of simplicity but is actually quite complicated. She wants me to write her a poem. I am assuming this means something with depth and character, although there are many options.

An epic ballad from our earliest days until now is out of the question but I could write her a limerick which is simple.

I once knew a maid from St. Paul, Who is rather short and not tall.

When she cooked me my dinner, I knew sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a winner So I married her once and for all.

I am quite certain this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t what she had in mind so I may have to work on it. Perhaps I could paraphrase Shakespeare: â&#x20AC;&#x153;What light through yonder window breaks? It is my wife and she is up early again!â&#x20AC;? No, that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work either.

Regardless of which form the poetic gift takes, I am sure she will cherish it for the remainder of her days. I just hope she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask me to recite it.

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Far away but right here â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Great Forts Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous

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The artisans, crafters, performers and storytellers who are attracted to the rendezvous resemble a traveling family whose summers consist of not just visiting the past, but, to some extent, living in an earlier era. No time machine required, just intrigue, an assemblage of historically appropriate gear and a place to gather. Sometimes drawing over 300 participants, the Forts Folle Avoine Rendezvous is especially popular given that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s held on the grounds of an actual reconstructed fur trade site. At a time of year when the original traders and voyageurs had canoed to Lake Superior to pick up trade goods forwarded from Montreal, these re-enactors assemble for what many of them consider the highlight of their year.

Take veteran participant Kevin Hoyt, for instance, who will be demonstrating historical bead making at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event. Asked about a favorite memory of his years at the Folle Avoine gathering, he was hard-pressed to come up with just one. As he explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;To me every rendezvous has a story and they have become like the pages of a favorite book. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine how empty my life would be without going to rendezvous. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stories unfold before my eyes, loves started, children born, families grow, old friends lost, yet remembered all the more. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve watched kids grow up and move on, only to see them return with their new families and incorporate them into the bigger rendezvous family. So to me I think there is

Beatles, the Beach Boys and Elvis Presley out of the open windows while we waited for the doors to open.

Once we made it inside the park, I felt as if I had traveled into a utopian society. Families, couples, adults, children, people of all different races and ages joined together in the same joy. Everywhere I looked there was a smile on every face.

The smell of bug spray and charcoal wafted through the cooling summer evening air as small children in pajamas collected rocks from the gravel or

played games of tag and catch. Music mingled with laughter as dads grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for their families on portable grills. Couples set up blankets and pillows on the tops of their cars, cuddling as the sun set in the distance.

As nighttime fell upon us, we settled into our makeshift theater seats as the entire park held their breath, waiting for the movie to begin. Radio turned up, the sound came through the speakers as the previews came on the giant screen before us. Though indoor movie theaters or rented movies in the comfort of your own home may be more comfortable or have better viewing quality, there is something quite magical about a drivein movie theater. I felt like Sandy from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grease,â&#x20AC;? about to burst into â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the One That I Want.â&#x20AC;? Luckily, Michael

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At the end of the movie, sleeping kids were toted back home, cars shifted into newly opened spots, waiting for the second movie to begin. The night went on and crickets sang in the background like intermission music. Gravel crunched beneath our feet as we walked to stretch our legs and the moon, a distant yellow thumbnail, shone above our heads.

Doing things the slow way, or the oldschool way, is sometimes so much better than doing things the mainstream, fast way. It teaches you to appreciate the little things like community, laughter and universal joys that bring all different types of people together.

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This makes sense. When the Wondras hit the road, we never quite know what Chris Wondra to expectâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially when we take the inlaws. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whole different columnâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;maybe for Dear Abby or something like that.

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part of the tour, a suitcase on a table got smaller as you approached it and bigger as you moved away. In another part, participants felt like they were walking faster than they actually were. Alice in Wonderland type stuff.

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Apparently, in the Netherlands, where this study was conducted, an open-faced sandwich made with butter and chocolate chips is standard breakfast fare. So this next experiment wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as strange (for them) as we Wisconsinites might think. Personally, if I were running the study, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have asked them to prepare it lightly toasted with a healthy spread of peanut butter. But since nobody asked me, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just stick to the facts.

Again, scientists separated people into two groups. One group was asked to prepare the sandwich in an unusual way: by spreading the chocolate chips onto a plate, buttering the bread, and then putting the bread upside down on the plate to pick up the chips. The control group was asked to make the sandwich in the usual way. Again, when tested, those using the odd sandwichmaking procedure scored higher.

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Chris Wondra is just another Wisconsin public schoolteacher. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big fan of weird sandwiches and is also founder of WeTeachWeLearn.org - where parents, teachers and organizational leaders are exploring effective teaching and learning.

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Asked what prompted his fur trade intrigue, he recalled seeing a voyageur history presentation at Gordon back in the 1980s. After that program, he began researching all he could about the fur trade, and over the years heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learned a variety of fur-trade-related crafts, which he readily shares with people at various places and regularly at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park events.

Lately, partly inspired by examining the trade beads unearthed during the archeaological dig at the Folle Avoine WUDGLQJ SRVWV VLWH KH¡V WDNHQ XS WKH Ă&#x20AC;QH art of glass bead making.

As Hoyt explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A while back I met someone in Duluth who was making art glass sculptures. I was amazed at how beautiful the pieces were turning out, and how quickly they were being formed. Being interested in furtrade-era crafts, I thought it would be cool to adapt the process to bead making and at least make myself some nice trade beads to wear with my historic clothing. I started researching about the various fur trade bead styles and the techniques of making lamp-worked beads. From there I plunged in around September of 2012 and have probably made over 5,000 beads since. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve now started to specialize in fur trade reproduction beads and am selling them at events like the Folle Avoine Rendezvous under the name Sleeping

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Lynx Beads,â&#x20AC;? he adds. Located at the end of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called Traderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Row, many will come upon his display by hearing him play one of the wooden RU WLQ Ă XWHV KH OLNHV WR WRRWOH RQ $QG as he explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the best things about bead making is that I can demonstrate right at the rendezvous, so people can watch how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done and I can pass along a little of the history of how important trade beads were in earlier times.â&#x20AC;? And he loves to banter with visitors, freely answering questions or demonstrating; just one of dozens of lost arts that are mainstays of each rendezvous encampment.

Other events slated for the rendezvous? Too numerous to mention, but they range from black powder musket competitions to tomahawk throws and knife throws to kids games, some scheduled, some spontaneous. And while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there, of course, you can wander through the reconstructed fur trade cabins and meet some characters who think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re rather odd, when in fact theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re quite out of sorts themselves. A variety of food vendors featuring mostly fur-trade-type fare can be found around the grounds, and if you

get down to the riverside you just might wander into a fellow baking bread in D ZRRG Ă&#x20AC;UHG )UHQFK &DQDGLDQ VW\OH handcrafted clay oven. In other words, a lot happens when 300 or so people hop on board that time machine called Rendezvous.â&#x20AC;? And youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more than welcome to join them, visit, chat, tell stories and share a bit of a world thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friendly but foreign, far away but here, right now. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many of the renGH]YRXV SHRSOH JRW VWDUWHG ² E\ Ă&#x20AC;UVW coming as a tourist, learning and joining in. As Hoyt would remind you, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It grows on you.â&#x20AC;?

Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is located on CTH U, three miles west of the Hwy. 35, CTH U intersection in Burnett Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yellow Lakes region. Fur trade tours are available WednesdaysFridays each week, and on Wednesdays the Harris Palmer Historical Library is open as well.

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Family Play Days at Wisconsin Interstate Park ST. CROIX FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Come to Wisconsin Interstate Park on Saturday, July 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. for the second of three Family Play Day events this summer. The third event is Saturday, Aug. 24. These events, part of the Get Outdoors! Wisconsin program, are designed to bring families to the park to participate in easy, fun activities that will connect them with nature and encourage them to spend more time outdoors. )DPLO\ 3OD\ 'D\ ZLOO EH D IXQ Ă&#x20AC;OOHG HYHQW ZLWK D YDriety of drop-in activities to choose from. The stations may include Nature Building, Animal Tracks and Pelts, Eco Scavenger Hunt, Digital Photography, Great Snakes! and more.

Sound like fun? It is! Bring your kids, the grandkids, the neighborhood kids. All activities will take place near the Ice Age Center. Family play days are also part of the Summer Outdoor Family Adventure Series events.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35, just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. The events are free of charge, but a Wisconsin state park sticker is required to enter the park. Daily passes are $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents. Annual passes are $25 for Wisconsin residents or $35 for nonresidents. For more information FDOO FKHFN RXW WKH ZHEVLWH DW IULHQGVRĂ&#x20AC;Qterstatepark.org, or Like them on Facebook. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from Interstate Park

Small business counseling offered POLK COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free individual business counseling will be held in Balsam Lake on Friday, July 26, offering specialized assistance to small business managers as well as to those interested in starting new businesses.

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Polk County Genealogy Society July class set LUCK - The third session of the PCGS Beginners Basic Genealogy Class is set for Monday, July 22, from 10 - 11:30 a.m., at the Luck Historical Museum. New students are welcome.

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Refreshments will be served between the class time and the business meeting.

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Jim and Jerry Shattuck, sons of the Bruce Shattucks of Frederic, bicycled from La Crosse to Jasper, Alberta, Canada, a trip of 1,600 miles, leaving May 15 and arriving June 5. They said they saw spectacular scenery and wildlife, and that drivers in Canada were much more courteous toward bicycle riders than drivers in Wisconsin and Minnesota had been.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Songmasters quartet from Souls Harbor would sing at St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran and Luck Lutheran churches.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Roberta Binford and John Wietzke were married at St. Luke United Methodist Church, and Philomene Lyn Wilson and Jerome Moser were married at St. Judeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church, both on June 23.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Army Pvt. John L. Huber, of rural St. Croix Falls, was assigned to the 317th Engineer Battalion in Germany.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Airman Randy Blodgett, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Donald Blodgett of St. Croix Falls, was assigned to Lowry Air Force Base in Colorado.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The new pastor for Immanuel Lutheran Church in Frederic and Christ Lutheran Church of Pipe Lake was the Rev. Ronald W. Mueller, with his wife, Kathleen.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Herman Springer, a Centuria businessman, was struck by lightning and died. He was almost 37, and OHIW D ZLIH DQG Ă&#x20AC;YH FKLOGUHQ ²&UDLJ *XVWDIVRQ VRQ of Wayne and Lory Gustafson of rural Frederic, was bitten by a bat and had begun receiving rabies shots while the bat was being tested.

20 years ago The marriage of Roxanne Bram and Ken Pardun on June 19 was announced.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lance Schaaf of Webster, was the overall winner in the Siren Freedom Five race in the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s division, and Sara Kylander for the women.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Becky Smith was crowned Miss Centuria, and Karrie Hoag was chosen Miss Congeniality. Little Miss Centuria was Brittany Fox.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The 14th-annual West Sweden School reunion was held at the church in West Sweden, with 19 former students and some spouses, totaling 30 people. Arvid and Marjie Friberg sang, Leona Cummings shared stories, and former teacher Elsie Chell shared memories.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The snowmobile watercross was coming up in Grantsburg and would LQFOXGH IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH D ZHGGLQJ RI WZR ZDWHUFURVV IDQV ²-HQQLIHU 3URIĂ&#x20AC;W D :HEVWHU JUDGXDWH ZDV on the chancellorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list at UW-Stout.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Carl and Viola Medin, from Minneapolis and both 75 years old, were driving down Lousiana Street in St. Croix Falls when their Cadillac lost power. Unable to get it restarted, and with the brakes not working, Carl shifted to a lower gear, but the car continued across Washington Street, broke through the chain-link fence and went airborne over an embankment, crashing through the closed doors of M.F. Industries Inc. Tom Engel, president of the company, called 911 and the couple was taken to the hospital, but were in stable condition, as they had been wearing their seat belts and the air bag had deployed, so they had only cuts and bruises.

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United Way distributes funds WESTERN WISCONSIN - The United Way St. Croix Valley Board of Directors recently approved the distribution of funds raised through the 2012-2013 annual fundraising campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very grateful for the support of our many generous donors who make our work possible,â&#x20AC;? said Executive Director John Coughlin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So many individuals and families in Pierce, Polk and St. Croix counties are helped through the annual United Way appeal,â&#x20AC;? he continued.

In addition to providing funds to nonSURĂ&#x20AC;W DJHQFLHV 8QLWHG :D\ FRQWLQXHV WR focus on its three core initiatives: United Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Resource Center, Success By 6 and Shelter for All. United Way St. Croix Valley Board President Warren Schneider said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The economy is still suffering, so

United Way returns 50 percent of the funds donated by school district employees to the district for programs assisting students. Participating districts received over $20,000 in grants this year. Support for programs that improve health and inwe are continuing to make meeting basic tributed will be $597,140. United Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dependence will total $85,050. Agencies needs our top priority by focusing on our RYHUDOO EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W WR WKH FRPPXQLW\ WKLV \HDU in Burnett and Washburn counties will will be over $753,000 when food supplied receive $33,288 in grants and $13,375 in core initiatives.â&#x20AC;?

United Way St. Croix Valley awarded by the Food Resource Center is taken into donor designations from funds contrib$557,747 in grants to support close to 70 account. The center has distributed ap- uted by area residents, businesses and the QRQSURĂ&#x20AC;W DJHQF\ SURJUDPV DQG VHUYLFHV proximately 810,000 pounds of food since owner and employees of Nexen Group in United Way allocated the funds to create opening in 2008. The food is distributed Webster. lasting impact in the categories of meeting to area food pantries, shelters and senior United Way St. Croix Valley will conbasic and emergency needs, strengthen- dining sites. tinue to raise funds until it is time to ing children and families, and promoting Agencies meeting basic and emergency begin the fall appeal. See United Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health and independence. An additional needs will receive $124,275. Programs website for further information at unit ZLOO JR WR VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;F DJHQFLHV GHVLJ- for children and families will receive the edwaystcroix.org. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from United Way St. nated by the donors. The total funds dis- largest distribution totaling $184,979. Croix Valley

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As product innovations multiply and electronic product use increases, the lifespan of electronic equipment has shrunk. Televisions and fax machines may operate for many years, but several electronic products quickly become obsolete when newer, quicker or better equipment and software hit the shelves.

Expensive products are suddenly worth little or nothing, even though we may not want to admit it. As a consumer or a business owner, the question emerges of what to do with old electronic equipment that no longer fully meets your needs. Many used televisions, monitors, printers and other types of electronic HTXLSPHQW DUH Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJ WKHLU IDWH LQ DWWLFV basements and warehouses. Businesses and households keep these products because they believe that they may still be valuable, but the longer equipment remains in storage, the less useful it becomes.

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1RWHV 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Burnett County Highway Shop near Siren, a special collection will take place along with the established hazardous waste collection event and used medication collection. Most electronic items will be accepted free of charge to residents (fee for businesses, schools and municipalities) who wish to properly dispose of unwanted electrical items. Although, TVs (any size) and computer monitors will be $20. Call Jen with questions on what is accepted 715-635-2197. On Wednesday, Sept. 4, Birchwood and Spooner will host collections. More info to come regarding these collections soon.

Reuse is the environmentally preferable option for managing older electronic equipment. Extending the life of old products minimizes the pollution and resource consumption associated with making new products. Reuse also gives people who cannot afford new products access to electronic equipment at reduced or no cost.

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Do your share to protect our area by recycling and reusing what you can, and reduce what you â&#x20AC;&#x153;need.â&#x20AC;? Recycling makes sense economically and greatly reduces your environmental liability; it enables us to conserve valuable resources while saving valuable ODQGĂ&#x20AC;OO VSDFH 5HF\FOLQJ JUHDWO\ UHGXFHV lead emissions from incinerators, which helps to reduce air pollution. Recycling is the legally, morally and politically correct thing to do.

Salvation Army is in need of bell ringers POLK/BURNETT COUNTIES - The Salvation Army in Polk and Burnett counties has kicked off the Christmas In July Red Kettle Campaign. They are in need of volunteers to ring bells at various communities throughout Polk and Burnett counties.

The money you help to raise will provide rent assistance, utilities, transportation and medical assistance to families and individuals in need.

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This year the Salvation Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is interested in helping in this way, contact to raise as much money as possible to as- 715-485-1221 to set up a time to ring or go sist in these programs and more. Every- to ringbells.org and sign up online. If you oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help is needed to accomplish this are unable to ring bells this summer but goal. If you are able to volunteer a cou- would like to help, you can mail your taxple of hours of your time this summer, deductible donation to Salvation Army, the Salvation Army is currently seeking 200 Polk Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. help for bell ringers. You can volunteer Just indicate if funds should support Polk a couple of hours by donating your time. County or Burnett County. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; submitted

Lewis Days tractor show seeks participants LEWIS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Charles Lewis Days tractor show is back. It will be located at the Lewis Methodist Church on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and 11. All types of tractors are welcome â&#x20AC;&#x201C; antique, new or any tractor you would like to show. Pepsi products will be handed out to tractor owners in appreciation for showing at

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by Priscilla Bauer Special to the Register WEBSTER - Cast members have only two weeks more of rehearsals before this summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village Players Community Theatre production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Naughty Knickersâ&#x20AC;&#x153; hits the stage.

The wacky comedy, written by Katherine DiSavino and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, will be performed at the Voyager Village Community Center, located on CTH A east of Webster, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, July 25, 26 and 27, and Aug. 1, 2 and 3, at 7 p.m. with Sunday matinees July 28 and Aug. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Meet the rest of the cast for this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production.

Tessa Schiller 6FKLOOHU LV D UHJXODU WKHDWHU DĂ&#x20AC;FLRQDGR She has been performing in plays since seventh grade, as well as participating in Drama Rama, winning awards in forensics and attending theater classes. Schiller enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and pets. She will be playing the role of Vera, a senile old woman with a taste for hunky cops.

Aimee Rinnman Rinnman is a 23-year-old native of

$LPHH 5LQQPDQ Webster. This is her second time performing with the Village Players Community Theater.

She performed in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Grandest Canyonâ&#x20AC;? in 2010 and is excited to be a part of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Naughty Knickers.â&#x20AC;? Rinnman was also a part of theater in middle school and high school, performing in musicals and forensics. She currently works for Northwest Passage. Rinnman will be playing Heather Van Pree, a Saucy Lips employee looking for better opportunities.

Katalin Sadlicki In high school, Sadlicki performed in several musicals including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brigadoon,â&#x20AC;? ´6RXWK 3DFLĂ&#x20AC;FÂľ DQG ´+DQVHO DQG *UHWHO Âľ playing the part of the witch. Sadlicki was with the Opera Factory in Chicago IRU Ă&#x20AC;YH \HDUV DQG VSHQW IRXU \HDUV ZLWK The Gilbert and Sullivan Company also based in Chicago. She was also a member of the Spanish Dance Company â&#x20AC;&#x153;Los Preferidosâ&#x20AC;? for seven years.

In 1999, she moved to Hayward, and two years ago to Voyager Village.

Sadlicki will be playing Clair, Nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big client, in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Naughty Knickers.â&#x20AC;?

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eant when he was 4 years old. When heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not busy being the UPS Guy in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1DXJKW\ .QLFNHUV Âľ \RX¡OO Ă&#x20AC;QG KLP Ă&#x20AC;VKing, practicing archery or working on his athletic skills.

Clark Jewell Jewellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face might not show up in the play, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hear him quite a bit in the show. He has worked with his daughter, the director, in two VPCT productions, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Murder, Medium Rareâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Grandest Canyon.â&#x20AC;?

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Tractors take to the road to raise funds to fight cancer

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG - The lineup at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds grew to 24 tractors in all manner of models, sizes and colors before the caravan took to the road on the start of the second-annual Tractor Drive for Cancer Saturday, July 13.

Tractor lovers came from all around the area to participate in the drive organized by Harold Hall and Clayton Jorgensen as a fundraiser for the Burnett County American Cancer Society Relay IRU /LIH ZKLFK EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV WKRVH LQ WKH DUHD affected by cancer.

The tractor drivers and their supporters took their time traveling the back roads on a 15-mile ride, taking breaks along the way.

7KH JURXS Ă&#x20AC;UVW VWRSSHG LQ DW WKH %XUnett Dairy Cheese Store where they were treated to free ice-cream cones and then at Four Cubs Farms, owned by Cris, Gary and Ben Peterson, for a tour of the family-owned farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s milking operation of over 700 cows in a new double-16 parlor.

A support vehicle and trailer traveled with the group carrying tools, fuel, air tanks and even a porta-potty.

This is the second-annual ride organized by Hall and Jorgensen who got the inspiration for the fundraiser after seeing the Almelund Threshing and Tractor Show annual tractor caravan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were talking about the tractor

caravan and I said we should get a tractor ride going here,â&#x20AC;? said Hall recalling his conversation with Jorgensen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clayton said we should do the ride for cancer and I said, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go for it.â&#x20AC;?

Each of the drivers had a story to tell as to their own inspiration for driving a tractor in the ride.

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Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandfather, Philip Wickstrom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dad started putting the flag on the tractor,â&#x20AC;? commented Strom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If , GLGQ¡W GLVSOD\ WKH Ă DJ , WKLQN 'DG would come down and strike me down with lightning.â&#x20AC;?

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive had sponsorship from several area businesses.

Parker Hannifin employees picked the tractor drive as a special fundraising project with Louie DeMarre and Annie Fletcher presenting a check in the amount of $365 from donations raised to

tractor drive organizer Karen Jorgensen just before the start of the drive.

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OBITUARIES /CHURCH NEWS Edward T. Rebrovich Jr.

Dale K. Wood

Edward T. Rebrovich Jr., â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reb,â&#x20AC;? 77, of Luck, passed away at his home after a long battle with cancer on July 14, 2013.

He was born in Aurora, Minn., on July 17, 1936. He attended school in Chicago and Aurora, receiving a four-year football scholarship to Montana State, but decided to return to Minnesota to attend St. Cloud State Teachers College.

5HE WDXJKW KLV Ă&#x20AC;UVW \HDU DW %LVKRS *RUman High School in Las Vegas, Nev. and then Forest Port, N.Y., New Berlin, N.Y., and Luck High School for 34 years.

At the age of 55, he decided to do something he always talked about â&#x20AC;&#x201C; traveling to different states attending festivals cooking and selling gyros. In retirement, he enjoyed ODQGVFDSLQJ WUDYHOLQJ KXQWLQJ DQG Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ Reb is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janet; daughter, Loraine Rebrovich and Mariano; son, Bill Rebrovich; grandson, Reece; granddaughter, Rachel; nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Ed FREDERIC - Readyâ&#x20AC;Ś set â&#x20AC;Ś move, with physical thera- Rebrovich Sr.; and sister, Clarice Ralston. pist Liisa Mayo at the Primetimers July gathering at Cross- A visitation will be held at the Rowe Funeral Home in walk Community Church in Frederic on Friday, July 19, Luck on Thursday, July 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. Immediately from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Mayo, from St. Croix Regional Medi- following, a luncheon will be served at the senior citizen cal Center, will be sharing information about exercises and center in Luck.

SK\VLFDO DFWLYLWLHV WR NHHS VHQLRUV Ă H[LEOH VWURQJ KHDOWK\ Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com or wicreand less prone to falling. Seniors who are already physi- mationcenter.com. Please refer to these websites for upcally active will pick up some new tips and those not yet dated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444 or H[HUFLVLQJ ZLOO OHDUQ DERXW WKH PDQ\ EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV RI JHWWLQJ 715-825-5550. started. All seniors living in Polk and Burnett counties Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisare invited to attend. This is a great opportunity to pick consin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted up useful information, visit with friends and enjoy some with funeral arrangements. summertime refreshments. If you have questions or need additional information, please call Kate Gilbertson at 715327-8940 or Sue Ames-Lillie at 715-472-8906. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; submitted

Dale K. Wood, age 65, of Coon Rapids, Minn., passed away July 15.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Verna. He is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Vincent DQG 5LFKHOOH Ă&#x20AC;DQFH -RUGDQ VWHSVRQ Chris; sister, Nancy Lee (Kenneth) Boucher; nephews and niece Brad, Paul, and Christina; seven greatnieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, with gathering one hour prior at Washburn-Mcreavy.com, Coon Rapids Chapel, 763-767-1000, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd.

Primertimers focus on the benefits of exercise

New Hope given a sign

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by Wayne Anderson Special to the Leader GRANTSBURG - New Hope Lutheran Church prayed and was given a sign. But this sign was not necessarily descending from heaven, but rather coming up from Florida.

The congregation unanimously voted last Sunday, July 14, to purchase an 8- by 10-foot all-weather sign from Florida, where most commercial church and school sign manufacturers are located.

The sign is expected to be up and mounted before summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end.

The brightly lit sign will advertise the church building and its planned events and spiritual messages to those passing along Hwy. 70. The design of the $7,580 sign resembles that of Siren Covenant Church.

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Crystal Marie (Williams) Becker Crystal Becker, 31, a resident of Osceola, formerly of Hastings, Minn., died July 8, 2013, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

She was born on Aug. 10, 1981, in St. Paul, Minn., to Robbin Williams.

Crystal graduated from North High School, North St. Paul, Minn., in 1999.

She was a registered nurse, graduating from Century College in 2004.

Crystal worked as a nurse in Minnesota before becoming a full-time wife and mother, until her death from serious health issues.

She married Luke Becker on Nov. 8, 2008, at Spring Lake Park Reserve in Hastings, Minn.

Crystal enjoyed family, cooking, biking, shopping, Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ JHRFDFKLQJ UHDGLQJ URPDQWLF FRPHG\ PRYLHV camping, beading, road trips and stand-up comedy.

Crystal is survived by her husband, Luke Becker, of Osceola; children, Carlito Plata, age 11 and Tessa Becker, age 4; mother, Robbin Williams of West St. Paul, Minn.; brothers, Harley (Emily) Williams of Hastings, Minn. and Brian Williams of West St. Paul, Minn.; nephews, Harley Jr. and Bradley Williams of Hastings, Minn.; maternal grandparents, Mary and Gordon Hanson of Underwood, Minn.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Penny and Jim Christenson of Centuria; and many extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 19, in Spring Lake Park Reserve in Hastings, Minn., from 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 p.m.

Private family interment will be at New Home Cemetery in St. Croix Falls.

Jasmine Rae Belisle

Jasmine Rae Belisle, Gigizheb-Onish-Kaadikwe, 20, a resident of Webster, died July 8, 2013.

Jasmine was born Nov. 30, 1992, in Spooner to parents Robert Belisle Jr. and Alicia Doup.

Jasmine worked in assembly and Eleanor Hattie Lemieux (nee Hutton), 79, of Luck, manufacturing. She loved animals of all kinds and enjoyed singing as well passed away July 14, 2013.

Eleanor was born Jan. 25, 1934, in the Town of Luck to as drawing and art.

Jasmine was preceded in death by Frank and Hazel Hutton. She graduated from Luck High her brother, Ethan Michael Taleck; School in the Class of 1951.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Flor- and her grandparents, Robert Belisle Sr. and Milred Belisle. ence (Skow), Laura (Anderson) and Elizabeth Hutton; She will be deeply missed by her father, Robert Belisle brothers, Elmer, Stanley, Gordon and Henry â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hankâ&#x20AC;? Jr.; her mother, Alicia Doup; brother, Sebastian Belisle; Hutton. sister, Saidee Belisle; grandparents, Raymond Doup She was survived by her husband of 60 years, Warren; and Delores Gouge; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and son, Kenneth (Barbara) Lemieux; daughter, Jacqueline many friends.

Johnson; grandsons, Patrick (Bethany) Johnson, Joshua Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 11, at Johnson and Matthew Johnson; granddaughter, Amanda St. Croix Tribal Center in Hertel. Interment followed (Jon) Mueller; great-grandsons, Sawyer Johnson and Dex- at Sand Lake Cemetery in the Town of Sand Lake. The ter and Caden Mueller; many nieces and nephews; and pallbearers were Kody Gouge, Andrew Bearheart, Dwight Kraemer, Jake Neuer, Gage Fulton and Macher loving cat, Mindy.

Funeral services will be held at Luck Lutheran Church, kenzie Daniels. Honorary pallbearers were Seth Stoner, Luck, on Saturday, July 20. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Gary Stoner, Leonard Hopp, Ray Hopp, George Schulz followed by the service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ralph and Joseph Belisle. Online condolences can be made to 7KRPSVRQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ (OHDQRU ZLOO EH ODLG WR UHVW DW WKH swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, Luck Village Cemetery following the service. were entrusted with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com. Please refer to this website for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Ann M. Dahling, 53, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, resident of Frederic, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Ann married Richard (Rick) Dahling on July 7, 1979.

They recently celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary.

Doreene (Tully) A. Rand, 62, a resident of Grantsburg, passed away Sunday, July 14, peacefully at her home, sur- To this union two children were born: Tom (Richard) and Christina. Ann was born Oct. 12, 1959, in St. Paul, rounded by her family. to Donald and Maryanne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor. The family moved Doreene was born Jan. 16, 1951, to to the Milltown area where Ann started her education at Hector and Lucille Lien. On Oct. 4, WKH 8QLW\ +LJK 6FKRRO 6KH Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG KHU VFKRROLQJ DQG 1971, Tully married Lyman Rand. They graduated from Unity High School in 1978.

UDLVHG WZR Ă&#x20AC;QH ER\V She loved her family (and puppy, Kyra) dearly and alTully enjoyed camping, watching the ways tried to help them, care for them and be there for wildlife in her yard and spending time them whenever she could. She also loved growing herbs with her family and friends. She also DQG Ă RZHUV JDUGHQLQJ DQG WU\LQJ QHZ UHFLSHV IRU IDPloved children and spent many years ily gatherings. She had a passion for cooking and was baby-sitting. always watching the cooking channel for new ideas she She was preceded in death by her parents, Hector and could try. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend, and she will be missed deeply.

Lucille Lien and her younger brother, Darren Lien.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Lyman; sons, Michael and Timothy; brother Duane (Judy) Maryanne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Rick DahLien; sisters, Diane Durand and Donna (Sam) Wyss; many ling; and his parents, Dick and Julie Dahling; children, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 18, Tom (April) Dahling and Christina (Sam) Halverson; at noon, at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg, with grandchild, Gabriel Halverson; sisters, Patricia (William) 3DVWRU 0DUN +HQULFNVRQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ 9LVLWDWLRQ ZLOO EH DW McPherson, Maureen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Mary C. Mumm, Kathy (George) Fleury, Marge (Jerry) Jones, Sharon (Timm) 10 p.m. until the service. Music will be provided by Joe Driscoll and Colleen (Dennis) Green; brothers, Mike Lener and Linda Dahl. Honorary pallbearers will be Mi- (Judy) Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Thomas Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor and Don (Brenda) chael Rand, Timothy Rand, Duane Lien, Shane Lien, Dale Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor.

Dahl and Michael McCabe.

Funeral services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 19. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church is located at First and Maple in Frederic.

Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com or wicremationcenter.com . Please continue to check these websites for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475. Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

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Alice Elaine Hutton

Donald â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;? L. Hake

Melvin R. Paulson, 89, of Webster, died July 14, 2013, at Burnett Medical Center. Mel was born May 26, 1927, to Lillian and Fred Paulson in St. Paul, Minn.

Mel married Betsy in June of 1949, and together they raised two children. In 1985, after Mel retired, he and Betsy moved to Webster, to live at their lake home. It had EHHQ WKHLU GUHDP WR UHWLUH WKHUH VLQFH ZKHQ WKH\ Ă&#x20AC;UVW bought the property, and they had the honor to be recognized as one of the oldest residents on Johnson Lake. He loved building model airplanes and won many trophies. +H HQMR\HG Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ JROI FDUSHQWU\ DQG VQRZPRELOLQJ Mel was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lillian; his loving wife of 50 years, Betsy; his sister, Lillian; and his brother, Roger.

He will be sadly missed by his children, Gary (Linda) Paulson and Vickie (Dave) Persell; his sister, Elinore; as well as eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 20, at 11 a.m., visitation at 10 a.m., at First Baptist Church in :HEVWHU ZLWK 3DVWRU 7LP 4XLQQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ ,QWHUPHQW ZLOO follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster. Online condolences can be made to swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Alice Elaine Hutton, of Frederic, passed away on July 8, 2013, at the age of 84.

She was born on Jan. 31, 1929, in Hertel, to Marshall and Martha Hotchkiss. At the age of 13, Alice went to live with Bill and Alma Ingalls. She graduated from Webster High School May of 1947.

On July 5, 1947, Alice married Virgil Hutton in Hertel. To this union four children were born, Terry, Dale, Penny and Roxanne. Alice also raised Ricky and Lucy Hutton. Throughout her life, she worked at the Duncan Yo-yo Factory in Luck, Stokelyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Frederic and Cumberland, the arsenal in the Twin Cities, and she worked as a waitress at 3LQH &RXQWU\ &DIp LQ :HEVWHU ,Q KHU IUHH WLPH VKH ORYHG to play cards and visit with family and friends. She also loved to go to garage sales and parades.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Martha Hotchkiss; beloved husband, Virgil Hutton; children, Terry, Roxanne and Ricky Hutton; and siblings, Art, Frank, Mike, Albert, Jim, Pat, Nora and Marylou.

She is survived by her children Dale (Debi) Hutton, Frederic; Penny (Robert) Peterson, Webster; and Lucy (Steve) Lanzarone, Bay Shore, N.Y.; sister, Dorothy (Gene) Wellman, Grantsburg; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 11, at Siren United Methodist Church, with Pastors Steve Ward DQG 7RP &RRN RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ 0XVLF ZDV SURYLGHG E\ /RUL Ward and Sue Renno.

Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster. Pallbearers were Paul Hotchkiss, Ben Hotchkiss, Doug Panek, Neil Purdy, Joey Hutton and Charles Wellman. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster.

Donald Lynn Hake, 83, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on July 4, 2013, as a result of dementia.

Donald (Don) was born on March 19, 1930, in Stevens Point, to Joseph Lynn and Frances (Joyner) Hake.

He graduated from Luck High School in 1948. Don was drafted into the U.S. Army and served statewide for two years. In August 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, Norma Joyce Parkins. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2011. To that union were born two children, Steven Hake and Charmaine Hake Stappler.

'RQ ORYHG KXQWLQJ Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ DQG EHLQJ LQ WKH RXWGRRUV almost as much as life itself, and always enjoyed a good Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ VWRU\ 'RQ DOVR HQMR\HG FDU UDFLQJ DQG JDUGHQLQJ He worked in the operations and sales of heavy equipment, which allowed him to travel to many interesting places.

He is survived by daughter, Charmaine, and sonin-law, Larry Stappler, from Boise, Idaho; as well as grandsons, Jacob and Luke Stappler, living in Alaska and Madagascar respectively; grandson, Dylan Hake in Texas; granddaughter, Amanda Richardson and her family in Meridian, Idaho; and sister, Stella Hunter, and family in Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by Norma in 2012; and son, Steven, in 1991.

Donations may be sent to Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church or Luther Heights Bible Camp to the Glory of God. Gratitude is extended to Emerson House where Don lived for the last year and a half of his life and to First Choice Hospice, who treated him with great care and respect.

A memorial service was held Thursday, July 11, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Boise, Idaho.

3DVWRU -LP *UXQRZ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWHG WKH VHUYLFH 3ULYDWH LQWHUment was held at Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens in Meridian, Idaho. To share memories with the family, please visit Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memorial webpage at cloverdalefuneralhome. com.

Glendora (Glenna) Hauger Glenna Hauger, 92, passed peacefully at her daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home in California on July 8, 2013.

Glendora Virginia Holmberg Hauger was born on Aug. 15, 1920, at home; daughter of Hilma and Victor Holmberg, at the farm in Minnewashta, Minn. She attended grade school at Minnewashta, the school was next door to the farm, graduated from Excelsior High School; then Minneapolis Business College; and later the University of Minnesota. In her retirement years, she obtained real estate licenses in both Wisconsin and California.

She was a secretary all of her working years. Taking a FLYLO VHUYLFH WHVW LQ KHU Ă&#x20AC;UVW DSSRLQWPHQW ZDV ZLWK the Internal Revenue Service. She tells of working with the IRS in St. Paul: All of the girls in her unit going across the street to the local bar to hear, on the radio, President Franklin Roosevelt declare war after Pearl Harbor, in 1941.

She and Jarvis (JJ) were married in Minneapolis on April 2, 1943. JJ was serving in the Army Air Corps at a base in Roswell, N.M. After their marriage, Glenna traveled there, where she was secretary for the base engineer.

After JJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discharge, they returned to Minneapolis. Martha Louise was born Jan. 21,1945; Wallace Glen was born Nov. 4, 1947, and Kevin Bruce on Nov. 1, 1952.

The family lived in St. Louis Park and then Edina, Minn.; retiring to Wisconsin in 1980. They have been in Wisconsin summers and in California for the winters, where they lived with daughter Martha and her husband, Malachi Sanchez, in Soquel and later in Los Banos.

Glendora loved music, particularly sacred choral music, and directed the choir at Siren Methodist for a time. She ZDV D SUROLĂ&#x20AC;F ZULWHU DQG EHORQJHG WR WKH ORFDO ZULWHUV¡ group for many years.

She had a zest for life and had many friends in Siren and Los Banos. She and JJ worked hard to get a library, known as the Burnett Community Library. They were members of the coin club for over 20 years. Glendora always loved her church and its teachings. She and JJ attended the Methodist church in Siren and in Los Banos.

She is survived by her children, Martha Sanchez, Wallace and wife Linda, Bruce and wife Angela; grandchildren, Julia Noice Lindsay, Justin Hauger, Erika Hauger-Bakke, Callia Hauger-Scott, Jake and Lily Hauger; and great-grandchildren, Amanda and Emily Lindsay, Isabella Hauger, Eva and Zachary Scott and Ayda and Jorn Bakke.

Services are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 30, at United Methodist Church on First Avenue in Siren. Visitation at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow in the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fellowship hall.

Isabelle Joy Hart Isabelle Joy Hart, 73, â&#x20AC;&#x153;aashigaabawiikweâ&#x20AC;? of Round Lake, rural Luck, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013, at the Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. She was born on June 1, 1940, in Luck, the daughter of John and Marie (Walker) Hart.

She was preceded in death by her SDUHQWV Ă&#x20AC;UVW KXVEDQG (GGLH :DNHmeup, and second husband, Clarence Butler; sons, Anthony and Johnathan Butler; brothers, Charles George Hart, William Hart and Lawrence Chicag; sisters, Margaret Hart and Esther Hart. Isabelle leaves to celebrate her memory, many nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family and friends.

The visitation for Isabelle began at noon, Sunday, July 14, and continued until the time of service at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 15, at the Round Lake Community Center.

'DYLG ´0DDELQÂľ 0HUULOO RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWHG WKH VHUYLFH 6KH ZDV laid to rest at the Johnstown Cemetery alongside her two sons. Casket bearers were Darren Moose, Tim Severson, Jacob Severson, Adrial Severson, Kelly Eagleman and Jaried Eagleman.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

Terrence â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terryâ&#x20AC;? Benjamin Rogers â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sawabecâ&#x20AC;?

Terrence â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terryâ&#x20AC;? Benjamin Rogers, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sawabec,â&#x20AC;? 44, of Hertel, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2013, in Hertel.

Terry was born on June 3, 1969, in Minneapolis, the son of Bennie and Tammy Rogers.

Terry worked for the St. Croix Tribal Council in the maintenance departPHQW LQ +HUWHO +H HQMR\HG Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ hunting and spending time with his family and friends.

Terry leaves to celebrate his memory, his parents, Tammy and Bennie Rogers; children, Joseph Rogers, Amanda Rogers and Jordan Matthew; grandson, Sklyer Notinokey; brother, Charles Rogers; sisters, Sharon and Darla Rogers; nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.

The funeral service for Terry was held at the Round Lake Community Center on Wednesday, July 17.

He was laid to rest at the Town of Johnstown Cemetery, Round Lake. Casket bearers were Travis Buck, Jay Emery, Kevin Hodge, Lonnie Benjamin, Steven Benjamin and Daniel Bugg.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

Mildred H. Petzel Mildred H. Petzel, 87, of St. Croix Falls, died Thursday, June 27, 2013, at United Pioneer Home in Luck.

Mildred was born June 2, 1926, in the Town of Farmington to Herman and Ella Doll. She graduated from Osceola High School in 1945. She worked at Brown & Bigelow in St. Paul, Minn., and then did domestic work for the Scott family in St. Paul. On April 7, 1951, she married Maynard Petzel at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in East Farmington. She was a farmwife all of her life. In KHU IUHH WLPH VKH HQMR\HG EDNLQJ VHZLQJ Ă RZHU JDUGHQing, Redeemer Lutheran Ladies Aid, Polk County Homemakers and the Friendship Health Club.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Maynard; brothers, Calvin Doll and Harris Doll; and an infant son.

She is survived by her sons, Mark (Debbie) Petzel of Centuria and Larry of St. Croix Falls; grandchildren, Lyndsay Anderson, Katie Petzel, Emily Petzel, Brianne Delmar, David Petzel, Andrew Petzel and Matthew Petzel; great-grandson, Morgan Anderson; brother, Warren (Esther) Doll of Osceola, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 1, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Croix Falls with the Rev. William 6WDDE RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ ,QWHUPHQW ZDV LQ 6W -RKQ¡V /XWKHUDQ Cemetery in Centuria. Arrangements were entrusted to the Grandstrand Funeral Home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Edling Chapel in St. Croix Falls, grandstrandfh.com.

Charlotte May Connor Charlotte May Connor, 83, of Antigo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at St. Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Salvatorian Campus in Milwaukee. She was born on May 31, LQ 3KHOSV :LV WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW FKLOG RI WKH ODWH &HFLO 5HG

and Rose (Kernohan) Simpson.

She graduated from Phelps Union Free High School in May 1947 in Phelps. In May 1951, Charlotte graduated from Milwaukee Hospital as a registered nurse.

She married Henry John Connor, originally from Webster, on June 30, 1956, at The Highland Avenue Methodist Church in Milwaukee. Henry, a veteran of World War II, preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 1966.

Charlotte then moved from Milwaukee to Antigo in 1967 to raise her children in the loving company of her parents who had previously moved to Antigo. She was employed as a registered nurse at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center and at the Langlade Memorial Hospital, both in Antigo. She retired in 1995, at age 65.

Her parents, husband, children, grandchildren, siblings, RWKHU IDPLO\ PHPEHUV DQG IULHQGV ZHUH Ă&#x20AC;UVW DQG IRUHmost in her life. Charlotte was always there for her children while they were growing up and throughout their lives. She was also close to many of her childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching sports on television, especially the Green Bay Packers.

Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Connor (Larry Duvall), Wauwatosa, and Sandy (Steve) Destrampe, Grafton; three sons, Jon (Chris) Connor, Bettendorf, Iowa, Franklin (Susan) Connor, Madison, and William (Anna Marie), Connor, Littleton, Colo.; grandchildren, Mark (Noelle) Destrampe and daughter, Nora; Angela Connor and son, Jaden; Eric (Kristin) Destrampe and daughter, Kyleigh; Shaun (Julie) Destrampe, Caitlin Duvall, Rachael Connor, Maria Destrampe, Elena Destrampe, Samantha Connor and Alexandra Connor.

Charlotte was the eldest of 11 children. Other survivors include siblings Rita Reeve, Bill Simpson, Mary Johnson, Joan Tuula, Sandy Rankinen, Dan Simpson, Jim Simpson, Cheryl Zastrow and Steve Simpson.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Libby, in February 2011.

A prayer service was held at The Bradley Funeral +RPH $QWLJR ZLWK 3DVWRU :HV -HGUDV RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ &KDUlotte wished to be cremated and her family will have a graveside committal on Saturday, July 27, at 3 p.m. at Orange/Lakeside Cemetery in Webster, next to her husband.

Following the burial there will be food and refreshments at Connors Lake. Local arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

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wire acts. During this walk, however, he faced brutal winds from all directions, including from the 1,500-foot-deep gorge. He also encountered instability in the 2-inch cable, and the jagged edges of the canyon wall distracted his vision.

Many people wonder why Wallenda would be so foolish, would take such a chance. But he had trained since the age of 2 and drew from the experience of eight generations of other wire-walking Wallendas before him. He also believed God called him to do this. Wallenda UHSHDWHGO\ JORULĂ&#x20AC;HG KLV /RUG GXULQJ KLV ZDON 2XWĂ&#x20AC;WWHG ZLWK D PLFURSKRQH he could be heard by some 13 million people via TV and the Internet.

He kept his focus on God, who guided him along that thin wire, by praising him with words that you and I

could use in our own lives during situations far less stressful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you, Jesus,â&#x20AC;? he said over and over. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blessed be your name, Lord â&#x20AC;Ś You are my strength â&#x20AC;Ś I love you, Lord â&#x20AC;Ś Hallelujah, Jesus. I glorify your name, Lord.

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How about our preparation? Are we willing to spend our lives training for victory over sin and temptationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;until we reach the side of peace, of satisfaction, of victory? Or do we allow our focus to shift away from God?

timacy in your marriage. Disagreements about money, career, child rearing, sex and in-laws can typically be traced to one underlying issue: fear. At some point, all of us are gripped by the fear Q: Am I obligated to take care of my of inadequacy, rejection, powerlessness parents even though they hurt me in and so on. The cure for these fears can be many ways when I was growing up?

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(Philippians 4:13-14) Lord, help us to remember to train and prepare for eternity by remaining in you through the word and Spirit. In Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; name, amen.

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC 605 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Senior Pastor Gary Russell Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Meeting in homes.

Elder: Cliff Bjork, 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH 1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.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 Paul Peterson, Cell # 715-566-3758 Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. Worship - 8:30 a.m,; Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sun. Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.; Traditional Service 10 a.m.; Last Sunday of the month outdoor service 10 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; Office - 715-472-2535 Pastor - 715-472-8153, 8:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS) Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. christlutheranpipelake.com CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC) Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt, 218-371-1335 715-327-4461 Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion 1st Sun. 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 Mark Hendrickson, Interim Pastor, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN, 651-465-5265 Trad. Wor. - 8:30 a.m.; Cont. Wor. - 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Elaine Silpala, cushingparish.org 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Worship & Holy Communion - 9 a.m.; GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA 877 190th Ave., CTH G, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun. of each month GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN Phone 715-327-4340, 715-416-3086, 715-327-8384, Pastor Theresa Riewestahl Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter - 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791; Pastor Bill Schroeder (June-Aug.) Sun. Worship 9 a.m. w/communion (Sept.-May) Sun. Worship 10 a.m. w/communion; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Elaine Silpala, cushingparish.org Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN Pastor Ralph Thompson - 715-472-8424; 510 Foster Ave. E.; Office 715-472-2605; lucklutheran.org (June-Aug.) Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

Mon. Wor. 6:30 p.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN Pastors Mel Rau & Maggie Isaacson 113 W. Main St.. W., 715-825-2453 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 newhopelutheranchurch.org 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gâ&#x20AC;?

Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER Pastor Jody Walter Church Phone 715-327-8608 Sun. Wor. - 8:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays facebook/OurRedeemerWebster PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA) 2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Andrea Fluegel Sun. Wor. 9:00 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Paul Peterson 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays 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.

ST. JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sunday Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LUTHERAN - LCMC 1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; Email: leslie56@centurytel.net SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA 10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-8223001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA 300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sun. Wor. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Summer, 9 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

Fellowship 11 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 June 2, 2013 - Sept. 15, 2013 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Communion twice month.

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN 1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra, Myron Carlson and Danny Wheeler Services at 8 & 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (LCMC) 5 miles E. of Frederic on W, 2 miles south on I; Church: 715-472-8660 Pastor Mike Fisk, 715-417-0692 Sunday Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS ) Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sunday Wor. 8 & 10 a.m.; Thursday Wor. 7 p.m.

Communion - 1st & Last Sunday ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE Pastor Theresa Riewestahl 715-327-8384, 715-416-3086 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sunday School - Adults - 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Carolyn Saunders; Rev. Mike Brubaker, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG Rev. Carolyn Saunders; Rev. Mike Brubaker 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST 7520 Water St., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER 26503 Muskey Ave., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor, Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m., Sun. Worship - 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST htslumc@gmail.com 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST 3482 115th St., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST osceolawiumc.org; oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Kathy Huneywell Sunday Early Risers Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Carolyn Saunders; Rev. Mike Brubaker Sunday Worship Serv. - 10 a.m.; Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC 100 Linden Street, Frederic Pastor â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freddieâ&#x20AC;? Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Serv. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST 24025 1st Ave. So., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Wor. - 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. Carolyn Saunders; Rev. Mike Brubaker Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome SIREN COVENANT Pastor Ken Sohriakoff 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE Pastor Dan Pearson Sunday School 8:45 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. William Brenna, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Sunday 8:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH Pastor - Father Frank Wampach 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, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Sat. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES Balsam Lake Rev. John A. Drummy; Pastor - 715-405-2253 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.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8 a.m., Thurs. 9:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC Fr. Louis Reddy, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG Fr. Louis Reddy, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.

ST. ANNE PARISH Rev. Andy Anderson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Pastor Father Frank Wampach, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10 a.m., Wed. 5:30 p.m. (Sept.-May), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 North Keller Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 10:30 a.m.

Mass Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC Rev. William Brenna 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-2243 Masses: Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA) Pastor Bruce Tanner, 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery, 715-268-2176 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Morning Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th St., Osceola Pastor Dave Williams Morn. Wor. 10 a.m.; Sun. Schl. Sept.-May 8:45 a.m.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church & Nursery provided TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL FREE Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. 1816 108th St., CTH I Pastor Gabe Brennan, 715-857-5411 eastbalsam.org Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:30 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sun. School - 10 a.m.; Wor. Service - 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; fbcamery.org; Email: churchoffice@fbcamery.org Reg. office hours: Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Associate Pastor Sun. Serv.: 9 a.m.; All ages Sun. Schl. 10:30 11:30 a.m.; Nursery available FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN 715-689-2125 or 715-689-2156 Brian Krause, Lead Pastor Steve Ward, Assoc. Pastor of Visitation Sun. School (all ages) 9:30 a.m.; Church Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Assoc. Pastor Dan Mielke Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER Church Phone 715-866-4111 Pastor Tim Quinn Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m (Nursery provided) GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cure for the Common Churchâ&#x20AC;?

722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG 716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST Pastor David Prince 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET 231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER 1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Wor. 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

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 City, MN; holyx.net Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY 7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Adult Bible Serv. 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2390 CTH A, 1/8 mi. east of A&H intersection Pastor Tryg Wistad, 715-635-9222 crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church: K to 6th Grade NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY 201 Hwy. 35, Dresser (formerly The Boulevard) Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982; Office 715-417-0945 Sunday Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Nursery available.

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastor Scott Petznick Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

NORTHERN PINES QUAKER MEETING 715-866-5016 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-5645 Chaplain Alan Hagstrom alan.hagstrom@myomc.org MyOmc.org/specialtyserv 1chapel.php Chapel open daily for meditation.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday, 10 a.m. in the St. Croix Falls Library community room.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN 1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Senior Pastors Paul and Sonja Hanson Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

Worship and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

ST. PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COMMUNITY CHURCH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Faith on Purposeâ&#x20AC;? (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-553-1800, Pastor Rick VanGundy Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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7 p.m.

Spectator Seating: 13 yrs. & older $6, 5-12 yrs. old $4, Under 5 Free

Friday, August 2 Team Penning:

Noon-5 p.m.

Rodeo:

6:30 p.m.

Preregister with Larry, 715-866-8150.

Spectator Seating: 13 yrs. & older $10, 5-12 yrs. old $5, Under 5 Free. Advanced tickets available. $12 & $7 at the gate.

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9:30 a.m.

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In the arena by the barns. Open to youth who have completed 3rd grade - adults. All horses must have a current negative Coggins test. (Mandatory! Bring a copy of Coggins test!)

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Demo Derby

7 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)

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Coming events

Happenings in the Upper StĆ Croix Valley communities

JULY

Luck â&#x20AC;˘ Bruce the Bug Guy at the library, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 715472-2770.

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Rice Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Barron County Fair at the fairgrounds, 715-736-FAIR, barroncountyfair.com.

Webster â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Naughty Knickersâ&#x20AC;? at Voyager Village Community Center. Thurs.-Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m., 715259-3982.

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St. Croix Falls

St. Croix Falls

â&#x20AC;˘ Polk County Fair at the fairgrounds. Horse/truck/tractor pulls, rides, food and music. polkcountyfair.com

â&#x20AC;˘ Book sale at the library. Preview night Thurs. 5-7 p.m.

Sale Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 715-483-1777.

THURSDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2014;

THURSDAY/Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x161;

Amery

Balsam Lake

â&#x20AC;˘ Lyme disease education and support at Our Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-2856, 715-268-2035.

â&#x20AC;˘ Polk-Burnett Bee Association meeting at the justice center, 7 p.m., 715-327-5525. â&#x20AC;˘ Autism support group at the government center, 7 p.m.

Centuria â&#x20AC;˘ Adult grief support group meeting at Holy Trinity Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-485-3363.

Dresser â&#x20AC;˘ Polk County Democrats meeting at Village Pizzeria, 7 p.m. Wendy Strout to speak. 715-557-1127.

Grantsburg â&#x20AC;˘ Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support group meeting at the medical center, 2 p.m., 715-689-2350.

Frederic

Siren

â&#x20AC;˘ Professor Marvelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amazing Archeological Adventure at the library, 4 p.m., 715-327-4979. â&#x20AC;˘ Open house at SDA Christian School, grades 1-8, 68 p.m., 2955 140th St.

Luck â&#x20AC;˘ American Legion & Auxiliary annual picnic at the Luck Lions Park, 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Author Chris Seaton at the library, 7 p.m., 715-4722770.

Milltown â&#x20AC;˘ Professor Marvelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amazing Archaeological Adventure at the library, 1 p.m., 715-825-2313. â&#x20AC;˘ North Valley Lutheran pie & ice-cream social with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bassâ&#x20AC;?ically Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Complicated music, Bering Park, 7 p.m.

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Milltown

â&#x20AC;˘ RSVP deadline for 5th- to 7th-grade day camp, Aug. 5-7, at the Forts, 715-866-8890, theforts.org.

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Sew Good Improv at Festival Theatre, 9-10 p.m., 715483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

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Siren

â&#x20AC;˘ Bingo fundraiser at the community center, 6:30 p.m. start, food available early.

â&#x20AC;˘ Music in the Park at the band shell: Rex Cactus/Clarion & Gregg Lane, 6:30-8:30 p.m., visitsiren.com.

SATĆ & SUNĆ /Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2019; & Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x201C;

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Diabetes support group at the medical center, 68 p.m., 715-483-0431. â&#x20AC;˘ Pokemon Stay & Play at the library, 4 p.m., 715-4831777, stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Webster â&#x20AC;˘ Second Harvest Food Distribution at Connections, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Arts Burnett County meeting at the library, 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Webster all-class reunion at Ike Walton Lodge. 11 a.m. social; noon lunch. RSVP 715-866-7101.

FRIĆ Ĺ&#x2018;SUNĆ /Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x203A;Ĺ&#x2018;Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x201C; Grantsburg â&#x20AC;˘ Watercross at Memory Lake, grantsburgwatercross. com.

Luck â&#x20AC;˘ Lucky Days: Sales, food, music, kid area open Sat. 2 p.m., parade Sun. 2 p.m., luckwisconsin.com.

Milltown â&#x20AC;˘ Lutheran churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100th-anniversary celebration.

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Wannigan Days: Sales, food, music, shows, parade Sat. 6 p.m., Ă&#x20AC;UHZRUNV 10 p.m., fallschamber.org.

FRIDAY/Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x203A; Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Pizzazz Jazz at Michael Park, 5 p.m.

Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ Primetimers gathering at Crosswalk Community &KXUFK EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV RI H[HUFLVH S P 8940 or 715-472-8906.

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Danbury

â&#x20AC;˘ Rock music at Bering Park, 7-9 p.m.

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Balsam Lake

Balsam Lake

SATURDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2019; Balsam Lake

â&#x20AC;˘ Polk County Genealogy Society basic class at the museum, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Meeting 1-3:30 p.m.

Grantsburg â&#x20AC;˘ 3ODQWV LQ WKH SUDLULH JDUGHQ ZLOGĂ RZHU ZDON at Crex, 10 a.m.-noon, 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org.

Luck â&#x20AC;˘ Heldig Bike Show on Main Street, 4-7 p.m., 715-4972590.

Siren

â&#x20AC;˘ Lions/Lioness yard sale donation drop-off day at their building, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-349-2400. â&#x20AC;˘ Lions 44th-anniversary celebration at Crooked Lake Park, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Family Play Day at Interstate Park, 1-3 p.m., 715-4833747. â&#x20AC;˘ Edibile and medicinal plant hike at Interstate Park, 2-3 p.m. 715-483-3747.

Webster

â&#x20AC;˘ Victorian Tea at Grace UMC, 1 p.m., 715-866-4186, 715-259-7416.

SUNDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x201C; Cushing â&#x20AC;˘ Ophovn Family music at Skonewood, 6:30 p.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ Fur Trade Rendezvous at the Forts. Pancakes breakfast, Sunday 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. theforts.org, 715-8668890

FRIDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2DC;

â&#x20AC;˘ Bread distribution at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2-6 p.m.

Dresser

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MONDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x201D;

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Midsummer Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dreamâ&#x20AC;? at Festival Theatre.

2 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

â&#x20AC;˘ St. Croix Falls High School Class of 1953 reunion at the Pizzeria, 1 p.m. John Beattie, 651-433-2659.

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Midsummer Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dreamâ&#x20AC;? at Festival Theatre.

2 & 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

Danbury

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Festival Theatre Summer Creativity Camp at the elementary school, 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

â&#x20AC;˘ Adoption support group, Unity High School band room, 7:15 p.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ Milltown High School Class of 1953 reunion at Paradise Landing, 12:30 p.m., 651-464-3747.

â&#x20AC;˘ Burnett County Citizen Patrol meeting at the government center, jury room, 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Sign-up 1:30 p.m., distribution 2 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Music in the Park at the band shell: 3 Nice Girls & Pink Ladies, 6:30-8:30 p.m., visitsiren.com.

Falun Luck

TUESDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2022;

â&#x20AC;˘ Free small-business counseling at the government center, make appointment at bob.kazmierski@ces.uwex. edu, 715-485-8608, 8:30-4:30 p.m.

East Farmington â&#x20AC;˘ 0HDW UDIĂ H DW 6XH¡V %DU DQG *ULOO WR EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W WKH KXPDQH society, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-7387.

Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ Bill Jamerson show about lumberjacks at St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Methodist, 7 p.m., 715-327-4979.

Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Polk County Historical Society meeting at D.D. Kennedy Park with Dan Mosay speaking. 715-268-6578.

Grantsburg â&#x20AC;˘ Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little Explorers, 2- to 6-year-olds, at Crex, 10-11:15 a.m., 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org.

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Music on the Overlook: Kids & Family Night, 6:30 p.m., musicontheoverlook.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Sew Good Improv at Festival Theatre, 9-10 p.m., 715483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

Luck

SATĆ & SUNĆ /Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2122; & Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x161;

â&#x20AC;˘ Music in Triangle Park: Highview, 6:30 p.m., luckwisconsin.com.

â&#x20AC;˘ Gem & mineral show at the high school, 715-327-3223.

Frederic

St. Croix Falls

St. Croix Falls

â&#x20AC;˘ Open Arms hosted by Alliance Church of the Valley.

Meal and fellowship, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-1100. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overview America,â&#x20AC;? video & â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unstoppable Solar Cycles: The Real Story of Greenland,â&#x20AC;? video at the library, 6:30 p.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Foreignerâ&#x20AC;? at Festival Theatre. Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

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Balsam Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Illustrator Mike Wohnoutka at the library, 10:30 a.m.noon, 715-825-3215.

Grantsburg â&#x20AC;˘ Becoming an Outdoor Family Program, waterfowl skills clinic, at Crex, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org.

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St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Antique appraisal event at the library, 1-4 p.m., 715483-1777, stcroixfallslibrary.org.

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