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Local community bank is sold to Anchor BancCorp Wisconsin Page 3

Trapped on the river Pine City man spends 12 hours on the St. Croix River as rescuers find a way to get him to safety Page 2

Sentencing in child abuse case Both father and mother of abused infant convicted of felonies in Polk County court Page 3

Weekend celebrations

Wannigan Days • St. Croix Falls/Taylors Falls Lucky Days • Luck Watercross Championship • Grantsburg

Saving money for the jail Shuttle service arrangement has saved Burnett County nearly $10,000 so far Page 11

I N S I D E

Faith’s Lodge opens

Peace through unity CURRENTS FEATURE

Pirate, Eagles off to sectionals SPORTS Inside this section

Pioneer school Page 7

Before you can build a new bridge you need to get rid of the old one. This worker cuts metal from the former bridge across the St. Croix River north of Danbury earlier this year. For an update, see photo on page 12 this section.

- Photo by Al Holter

Grand opening is Saturday for northwoods retreat for those dealing with the loss or serious illness of a child WEBSTER – This month, families facing the most challenging time of their lives, the serious illness or loss of their child, will have a place to renew, reflect and find hope. That special place is called Faith’s Lodge, and July 21 marks the grand opening of this unique retreat in Webster.

A ribbon cutting ceremony and program will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. and a community open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m.

In its northwoods setting, Faith’s Lodge will provide an affordable, temporary respite for guests by offering them a peaceful escape to refresh their

Faith’s Lodge minds and spirits, while spending time with others who understand what they are going through.

After experiencing the loss of their daughter, Faith Ann, Susan and Mark Lacek wanted to help other parents dealing with the pain of losing a child.

As the Laceks journeyed through the grieving and healing process, they decided to create Faith’s Lodge as a way to help other families who have

See Grand opening, page 6

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Man rescued from river after being trapped 12 hours

Pine City, Minn., man brought to safety

GRANTSBURG – Rescue workers saved an injured Pine City, Minn., man near St. Croix River on Monday, July 16.

Martin Rike, 39, of Pine City, Minn., had injured and ankle and knee after

getting out of his raft during a rafting trip on the St. Croix River near Grantsburg. The family notified authorities Monday night since Rike had not returned home.

Pine County Chief Deputy Steve Ovick told the Associated Press that Rike left his raft to get on shore, but he had slipped on some rocks.

Rescue workers form Pine and Burnett Counties came to the scene, but they had trouble reaching him due to the rocky terrain and shallow water.

When they did reach him, they needed extra manpower to help the 500-pound man into a boat to take him to an ambulance. Rescue workers stayed with him through the night Monday. Around 40-

If not gold...maybe cash deposits?

50 rescue workers helped in the cause of bringing the boat through shallow water.

“Every resource we had simply did not work until got down to physical manpower,” Ovick told the AP. They brought Rike to the Burnett Medical Center emergency room by 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, according a hospital spokesman.

“You had a very dedicated group of people who used a lot of innovation,” he told the AP. – with information from the Associated Press

Martin Rike was rescued from the St. Croix River with the help of more than 30 organizations on Monday. Photos KSTP.com

If there’s not gold, at least there may be some cash at the end of this rainbow. This photo was taken early Thursday evening on Hwy. 8 at St. Croix Falls. – Photo by Erik Barstow

Frozen-ground ATV trail proposed A map of the proposed frozen-ground ATV-trail system. If all goes well, the trail could be ready for this winter. – submitted from the Burnett County Forest and Parks office

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SIREN – Burnett County Forest Administrator Jason Nichols proposed a frozen-ground ATV trail to the forest and parks, tourism and recreation committees last week.

Both committees approved of the idea.

Nichols will now look for approval from townships that will be affected by the trail and attempt to get the frozen ground ATV trail on trail maps.

Currently the snowmobile trails are open to ATV use only when there is a four-inch snow base. If there is not a four-inch snow base, ATVs can still be used on trails through the Burnett County Forest and on some township roads. The areas are not united by a trail system, however.

Demand for a frozen-ground ATV trail has been apparent during the last few years with little snow. Last year a unified trail system was only open for two weeks during the winter. The popularity of ATVs has created a need for a winter trail-system not dependant on snowfall.

The Gandy Dancer Trail south of Danbury will not be a part of this trail system at this time.

When the Gandy Dancer Trail system was created in the early 1990s, threewheelers were uncommon and dangerous. Four -wheelers and their popularity were unimagined.

The grant that funds the Gandy Dancer Trail does not specify ATV use south of Danbury, and until it does, ATV use will not be allowed. – Sherill Summer

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Dancers to perform LUCK - The St. Croix Ojibwe T.R.A.I.L.S. youth dance group will give a special Lucky Days performance on Friday, July 20, at 1 p.m.

The performers will dance at the site of the soon-to-be-built library and museum building on Main Street and Third Avenue in downtown Luck.

This is the community’s chance to see this talented and internationally known local dance troupe. - submitted

Briefly STATEWIDE – Winemaker Troy Chamberlain of St. Croix Falls, owner of the Chateau St. Croix, will be featured in the “Discover Wisconsin” series “Wonderful Wisconsin Wines,” to air July 21-22 throughout the Midwest. The show gives an overview of the wines produced in Wisconsin, from how grapes are grown and harvested, to the fermentation process, bottling and tasting.

The Chateau, located on Hwy. 87 north of St. Croix Falls, will hosting its fall festival in mid-September (featuring a Lucy look-alike contest) and a New Year’s Eve masquerade ball. The wine list at Chateau? It includes these kinds of wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Red Zinfandel, Frontenac, Wild River Rosé, Port, Symphony, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Chateau Rouge, and Thoroughbred Red. – with information from Discover Wisconsin ••• TOWN OF BONE LAKE – Members of Zion Lutheran Church of Bone Lake are getting ready to mark the church’s 100th year with a special weekend, Aug. 4 and 5. According to Pastor Larry Juergensen, work being done includes new blacktop, new carpet, new air-conditioning and a new elevator. Former pastors John Baxter, Ernie Swenson and Lowell Helstedt are returning for the program as well as former congregation members and brothers, Alvin and Kenny Peterson, both pastors now. A story promoting the event is in the works for a future Leader. - with submitted information ••• MADISON – Call them a regional delicacy, call them a Wisconsin craze — most Wisconsinites call cheese curds delicious. The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board recognizes the insatiable appetite locals have for these delectable treats, which is why it is celebrating the love for all things curd. “Cheese curds are such an important part of Wisconsin culture that we’ve unofficially declared July as curd month,” said Pete Leuer, WMMB marketing manager-local markets. “They are the perfect summertime snack whether eaten fresh, flavored or fried.”

WMMB has provided the essential curd guide at www.EatCurds.com - submitted ••• CUMBERLAND – Cumberland Shooting Stars will be hosting the 4thannual Benefit Walk on Saturday, July 28, at the Cumberland Middle School. Once again, this day will be filled with fun, family and food. The morning begins with a fun walk. Registration for the walk begins at 7:30 a.m., at the middle school.

Following the walk, there will be a pancake breakfast at the Cumberland Middle School The local band, Trees on the Moon, will entertain. The benefit is from 8 to 11 a.m. You may register for the benefit online, call 715-822-3577 or look for registration forms throughout your community. – submitted ••• LUCK - Residents living in and around Luck community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. Life Line Screening will be at the Luck Village Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 15. The site is located at 401 S. Main Street in Luck.

Appointments will begin at 9 a.m. For more information regarding the screenings, or to schedule an appointment, call 877-237-1287 or visit the Web site at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required. – submitted ••• ST. CROIX FALLS - Everyone is reminded to bring their used eyeglasses and hearing aids to the first-annual Tug ACross the St. Croix at 2 p.m. this Saturday. Local Lions Club members are collecting the goods for persons in need.

Pontoon rides are part of the event.

Further information is available by contacting Steven Jensen at 715-483-3715 of the St. Croix Falls Lions or Wayne Breeden at 651-465-5283 of the Taylors Falls Lions. - submitted

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S & C Bank sold to Anchor BanCorp

MADISON Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin, Inc. will acquire S & C Bank under a definitive agreement signed by the two companies July 11.

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

S & C Bank, based in New Richmond, is a $400 million community bank with 17 banking locations in northwestern Wisconsin and the Greater Twin Cities area. They have offices in Balsam Lake, Milltown, Centuria, St. Croix Falls, Amery, Star Prairie, River Falls, Somerset, Stanley, Eau Claire, Almelund, Harris, Menomonie,

Stillwater and Hudson.

“S & C Bank’s presence in the rapidly growing Northwest Wisconsin corridor gives AnchorBank significant presence in the St. Croix and Chippewa Valleys, where St. Croix County enjoys the fastest population growth of any county in the state at 29.1 percent since 2000,” said Douglas J. Timmerman, chairman and CEO of Anchor BanCorp.

“By adding S & C Bank’s associates and convenient locations to our existing presence in Chippewa Falls and Hudson, we will be able to provide our

Jensen sentenced in child abuse case

by Julie Holmquist POLK COUNTY - Both a father and mother of an abused infant were convicted of felonies Thursday in Polk County Circuit Court.

Brian Jensen, 30, Luck, pled no contest to reckless child abuse after injuring his 6-week-old daughter, Brianna, in a car last April while the child’s mother shopped in Wayne’s Foods Plus in Luck.

County Judge Molly Polk GaleWyrick accepted Jensen’s plea to one count of reckless child abuse, found him guilty and sentenced him to three years, with two years in prison and one year of extended supervision.

The second count of reckless child abuse was dismissed.

Jensen also pled guilty to felony bail jumping and was sentenced to three years’ probation to be served consecutively with the other conviction.

The bail jumping charge followed a September 2006 incident, when Jensen was with Rebecca Hicks, the infant’s mother, in the New Richmond WalMart store, shopping for an engagement ring. At one point, Jensen was holding the infant. His felony bond in the child abuse charges stipulated no contact with Hicks or any child under the age of 10.

Rebecca Hicks, 21, was convicted of solicitation to commit a felony stemming from the September 2006 incident. She was sentenced to three years’ probation with 90 days in jail, and a $135 fine. She is to have no contact with Jensen.

Jensen’s attorney, John Leonard, asked the court to withhold jail time and give Jensen probation.

“He’s already served 381 days in jail,” Leonard said.

“This is not a case of intentional abuse,” he said. “This is a case of recklessness. Though inexcusable, it is not intentional.”

Jensen had been drinking at the time of Brianna’s injury, and Leonard said he “fell” on the infant when he was trying to give her a pacifier.

The infant suffered broken ribs, laceration to the throat, a swollen airway and was on a ventilator for a week.

Hicks was told that Brianna is at least 25-percent developmentally delayed.

Leonard asked the judge to consider that Jensen has been serious about rehabilitation, taking part in the Polk County Jail’s Recovery Pod, attending Alcoholic Anonymous meetings, Fit to Be Fathers class, church and Bible studies while in jail.

“I know that I have a disease and will have it the rest of my life,” Jensen testified July 12. “And I will have to continue with the programs the rest of my life.”

Leonard told the court that Jensen “cares about rehabilitation and his infant.” He pointed out that a letter in the court file testified that Brianna is “doing everything a 1-year-old should do.”

“It’s time to put Brian back on the street. He’s got a job and he’s got sup-

port,” Leonard argued.

Assistant Attorney General Tom Falen argued for the state, stating that Jensen “was drunk as a skunk” that day in April when his daughter was injured.

“Because of his inebriated condition,” Falen said, Jensen’s baby ended up comatose and needing more than two weeks of treatment at St. Paul Children’s Hospital.

Falen urged for jail time and not supervision, stating that Jensen has been on supervision before and that it was “a flat-out failure.” He also noted that Jensen has been arrested 15 times, including arrests for driving while intoxicated and methamphetamine and marijuana possession, and has no fewer than five convictions.

“The significant seriousness of the child abuse case gives the court an opportunity to send a message to the community,” Falen said, “that with drug use, sooner or later, it’s time to pay the piper.”

Hicks read a victim impact statement in court during Jensen’s sentencing, saying that Brianna had 17 fractures of the scalp. She said she and her other young daughter have had counseling for nightmares and that she is taking medication for panic attacks and depression.

“I struggle with how I will explain to my child that the man who was supposed to love her unconditionally violently attacked her while she was a baby,” she read.

Before sentencing, Judge GaleWyrick noted that she was only considering injuries stemming from the April incident.

She noted that Jensen’s bail jumping charge was “telling” because Jensen was on community supervision when the crime was committed, yet his attorney was arguing for community supervision.

GaleWyrick told Jensen that on the day of the crime, “you showed no concern for Brianna. You had been drinking and had a no-drink order imposed on you…”

She said that Jensen didn’t want to call 911 because he feared getting arrested by police.

“You were thinking about one person and one person only,” GaleWyrick said.

“That says something about your character, Mr. Jensen.”

The judge agreed that Jensen had not succeeded with community supervision, having been on it three times already.

“The reality is that your longest time of sobriety is when you were incarcerated. I don’t question your rehabilitation,” GaleWyrick said to Jensen. “That is to your credit and says something positive about your nature.”

GaleWyrick noted that Jensen is a good candidate for boot camp, which might be the right place for him to address his addictions.

Jensen will receive credit for time already served in jail.

and S&C’s customers in the region with more offices closer to home,” Timmerman said.

The addition of S&C’s 17 branches will provide AnchorBank with 72 fullservice branches and three lendingonly offices across 62 communities in Wisconsin. The combined entity will have $4.9 billion in assets.

S & C has been serving customers in the St. Croix and Chippewa Valleys for more than 120 years. AnchorBank was founded in 1919 and currently serves 47 communities across Wisconsin.

Charlie Bullock, current President and CEO of S & C commented, “We saw in AnchorBank a similar customer focus and long-term history. From our initial discussions, we felt confident they would be the right partner to bring an expanded level of service to the growing communities we serve.

AnchorBank will bring new products, services, and technology to our customers and communities.”

The transaction is expected to be completed during the second half of 2007, subject to regulatory approvals.

The companies expect integration planning to begin immediately and the conversion of banking systems to take place within six months of the transaction’s closing. – with information from AnchorBank

Nyren waives preliminary hearing Douglas K. Nyren, 26, Siren waived his preliminary hearing on Wednesday, July 18. His next scheduled appearance is Aug. 31. Nyren is charged with repeated first-degree sexual assault of same child, a Felony B charge. The charges stem from numerous alleged assaults between My 1, 2003 and March 3, 2007.

Nyren is released on a $5,000 signature bond and is ordered not to have contact with minors except through his employment. – Sherill Summer

Services held for Mary Johnson CLAM FALLS - Memorial services were held Sunday, July 15, for Mary (Nadia) Johnson of Palestine, Texas, formerly of Frederic. She was 53.

She was the daughter of Bernie and Kathleen Simonsen of Frederic and a 1971 graduate of Frederic High School.

A full obituary will appear in next week’s Leader.

Dan Mosay to speak to historical society AMERY - The Polk County Historical Society will meet Tuesday, July 24, at the D.D. Kennedy Park outside Amery, at 6 p.m.

Speaker for the meeting will be Native American friend of history Chief Dan Mosay.

The third-generation chief of the St. Croix Band of Ojibwa will be sharing his knowledge of the Native American culture with the group.

Members are expected to, and visitors encouraged to attend. Guests are asked to bring their own utensils and a dish to share.

Please contact Muriel Pfeifer at 715268-6578 or e-mail mpfeifer@amerytel.net for further information. - submitted

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Three additions could add $1 million to budget

Executive committee looks at bonding, planning

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – The 2008 guidelines for Polk County departmental budgets are now set and are very similar to those set last year.

The Executive Committee held its annual guidance meeting Thursday, July 12, to look at the needs of the departments and the early projections of county revenues. The committee identified three items that could add $1 million in new expense to the budget. It also talked about the importance of planning for long-term capital needs and using bonding to meet those needs.

This meeting was the first step in Polk County’s annual staffing plan and budget process.

The new budget items were identified by three governing committee chairs during a roundtable sharing of projections. Golden Age Manor Chair Gary Bergstrom said that if the county-owned nursing home continues to run an operating deficit, that expense should be included in the budget and not covered after the fact. The GAM operating loss has been about $200,000 per year.

Highway Committee chair Marvin Caspersen said the Highway

Department has adopted a five-year plan to start rebuilding the 330 mile county highway system. That plan calls for adding $500,000 to the 2008 budget to get the plan started.

Lastly, Bryan Beseler said that the Public Protection Committee is asking for two new field deputies and an additional records clerk for the sheriff’s department. The three new positions would cost $286,936 for the first year.

His report did not mention the possible cost of two new clerks that may be requested for the Clerk of Court’s office.

While staffing plans are just now being prepared, two other possible requests were identified. They are adding more hours for Extension community planner Robert Kazmierski and adding an additional environmental health inspector in the Health department. The latter position has been requested annually as the number of sites to be inspected has grown.

Revenues for the county, including the increase in property values through growth, will not be known until midAugust. The state legislature has not decided on a property tax levy increase limit. Growth in property taxes and the level of state payments to the county determines how much money the county will have available to fund the 2008 budget.

Finance chair Gerald Newville projects that the county will have a three

percent increase in available funds for 2008. Most of that would be used to cover contracted wage and benefit increases since personnel costs are a major portion of the budget and the county unions have settled for three percent wage increases for 2007 and 2008. This would leave little money available for any new budget items, including new staff.

The probable revenue limit and increased requests led to the discussion on bonding to cover long term capital needs. Gary Bergstrom said the county needs to back a comprehensive plan for the roads and pay for it with bonds.

Gerald Newville said the county should have bonded a highway program when George Palo, the previous Highway Commissioner, proposed the idea. And Rodney Littlefield said that no town road in the town of Beaver is as bad as county highway Y. Finance Director Tonya Weinert said she has been asking all departments to identify their long term needs. Besides the five year road plan, Weinert identified other coming funding needs, some of which involve Golden Age Manor.

The first GAM item is the refinancing of an $870,000 principal payment due April 1, 2008. In addition, Bergstrom said the nursing home building is aging and will need capital expenditures. Two items on that list include carpeting at an estimated $120,000 and new windows.

The cost of windows was bid at $90,000 plus labor in 2005. GAM administrator Gary Taxdahl said 70 percent of these costs will be reimbursed by Medicaid but the money would need to be borrowed up front.

Besides urging a bonding program, the committee reaffirmed the guidelines it recommended last year. Those guidelines called on the departments to look at increased fees and revenues and explore outsourcing services. With revenues limited, departments were asked to recommend no net increases in staff and no new services.

The executive committee is now composed of the county board chair and the chairs of the 10 governing committee and boards. Present Thursday were county board chair Larry Jepsen and eight of the committee heads; Rodney Littlefield, land & eater tesources, Gerald Newville, ginance, William Hughes, health, Marvin Caspersen, Highway, Mick Larsen, property, Bryan Beseler, public protection, Kim O’Connell, land information, and Gary Bergstrom, Golden Age Manor. Two chairs were absent, Keith Rediske, human services, and Tom Nilssen, personnel.

The same committee set the guidelines in 2006. Last year Rediske and Nilssen were present and Littlefield was absent.

Expenses for last year under budget at Frederic Schools Volunteer program approved

by Gregg Westigard FREDERIC – The Frederic school district is starting a volunteer program for seniors in the community that rewards their hours of work helping students with credits against their property taxes.

The program, called Senior Tax Exchange Program, or STEP, has been called a success in other school districts.

The Frederic school board approved funding STEP for the coming school year at its monthly meeting Monday, July 16. The latest financial figures for the fiscal year that ended June 30 were also announced and show that the district may have cut expenses by up to $400,000.

“STEP has been a great success in the Rice Lake district,” visitor Don Clemens told the board. “The program has helped the kids and given new life to many seniors. This is a way to actively involve the community in the school.

The volunteers bring their skills to the students. The adults can serve as role models to the students. STEP shows the power of one-on-one contact.”

Clemens, along with his wife, helped start the STEP program in the Rice Lake district in 2003. He explained that the program recruits seniors with a variety of skills. They use and share their skills to help all types of students. That help may range from opening new windows of opportunity for high potential students to offering individual aid to students who need tutoring. The volunteer hours are very flexible, matching the resources offered to the student needs that the district has identified.

The program rewards the volunteers with credits toward their property tax payments. The concept is that these credits are not wages and not taxable. A volunteer receives a credit for each hour volunteered up to a yearly maximum.

That credit is paid to the municipality where the volunteer pays property taxes. In Rice Lake, the credit for each volunteer is $5 per hour for up to 60

hours or $400 per year.

The Frederic school board approved budgeting $6,000 for the coming school year to start the program. The amount of the credits has not been set. While volunteers must be district residents and property owners to get the STEP credits, others will be able to volunteer.

All volunteers will be screened before they enter the program and start working with the students.

Clemens said the Rice Lake program started with 15 volunteers and was approved by a split school board. The next year, a unanimous board doubled the program and doubled it again in its third year. Clemens said the STEP idea, which started in Wisconsin in 1995 and has now spread to many districts, has the support of students, teachers, the volunteers, and the community. He said STEP creates new life for seniors, halps students and is worth the dollars spent.

Finances and budgets The district may end the 2006-2007 fiscal year with expenses $400,000 under budget, District Administrator Jerry Tischer told the board. He said the reductions in spending were in many categories. He said that the auditor has just started to review the figures for the year that ended June 30 and will soon have the final figures.

A reduction in expenses of $400,000 could raise the fund balance for the end of the year to $600,000. A fund balance of $500,000 would be close to the minimum reserve recommended for the district.

The preliminary expense budget for 2007-08, which was approved by the school board in June, shows a budgeted amount of $5,949,719 for 2006-07 for educational costs only. That does not include debt service costs. That same budget shows anticipated expenses of $5,544,268, or the $400,000 reduction in expenses. The proposed expense budget for 2007-08, again for educational costs only, is $6,047,083. Revenue numbers are not known at this time. The board will make adjustments to the budget before the August 20 annual meeting.

The school board must approve a final budget in November.

Other business The district is borrowing $105,000 for various equipment purchases and repairs. Expenses from this money will include a new food steamer for the high school at $11,000 and $11,500 for 20 new computers. Both of these purchases were approved Monday. Other items that might be purchased with the loan include new computer software, roof repairs, and repairs on the track.

It was reported that the first summer school session went well but attendance was down since the pool was not operational at the start of the session. Tischer reported that the pool is now functioning well and losing a small amount of water. Board member Scott Nelson said the district needs to look at the long term picture for the pool, mentioning the increased use of private inflatable pools.

Linda Richie, who had been a half time teacher, will be the new full time Business Education teacher, replacing Steve Jensen who retired after 32 years in the district. Science teacher David Dopkins has also retired after 30 years.

An offer has been made to someone the board wants as his replacement.

The board reviewed and approved the student and faculty handbooks for the elementary and 7-12 schools. The four documents are reviewed each summer to keep them current. High school principal Ray Draxler said he feels that the handbooks are working effectively as a guide to dealing in a flexible way with new and different issues. He mentioned that new issues include cell phone use and changing clothing guidelines. The student handbooks are sent to each family at the start of the school year.

Some Frederic athletic games may be shown on the Internet if an offer is accepted. Draxler told the board that a sales rep. for Preps on the Net, a new internet company, visited the district last week, signing up schools for a new Internet service. The company would provide the school districts with video equipment for recording sports events.

The games would then be shown on the company’s net site. People could sign up with the company at a cost of $120 per year and watch the games on their

computers. Draxler said there is no cost to the district. The Preps on the Net company would have exclusive internet rights to Frederic games for ten years.

The offer was made too late to be put on the agenda and the company was only keeping its offer open until the end of July. Board chair Kay Friberg said he thought the contract was something the athletic director has the authority to sign. The board took no action on the offer but may review the item at the August meeting.

Death of teen raises questions over safety of carnival rides OSHKOSH - A ride that may have malfunctioned this weekend in Oshkosh, dropping a teenager from nearly 50 feet, was previously scheduled for a safety inspection days after the accident. Investigators are still trying to figure out what happened in the death of the Menasha woman.

Sixteen-year-old Elizabeth Mohl was attending a music festival called LiFest on Saturday. Witnesses say she went on a ride called Air Glory, a crane-mounted sling that lifts people high up and then drops them, dangling on a harness. But Mohl fell to the ground, dying in surgery a few hours later.

Tony Hozeny is spokesman for the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, that’s helping look into the incident. He says the agency will conduct a thorough investigation. According to Hozeny, the Air Glory ride was just three days away from inspection when Mohl died. He says the state’s amusement ride inspection program has aimed to thoroughly inspect and approve all carnival rides as they journey through the state.

However, Hozeny says the Department of Commerce has limited enforcement powers. He says while they can red-tag a ride, can shut it down and demand that it be fixed, they can’t assess civil penalties or any other kind of penalties.

He says that’s where law enforcement comes into play. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Brian Bull)

Bremer employees donate to Ruby’s Pantry

The Bremer Bank in Frederic, along with its offices in Siren and Danbury, contributed a check in the amount of $863.64 to Ruby’s Pantry on Tuesday, July 17. Bremer employees include (L to R): Connie Bump, Glenn Meier, Tammy Twedt-Close, Peggy Thompson, June Beseman, Debbie Pomkamp, Cherrise Miller and Deanne Moravitz. Lyn Sahr, executive director of Ruby’s Pantry is on the far right. Missing from photo is Elaine Wilson, coordinator from the Siren office.

LEFT: Hundreds of people received food through Ruby’s Pantry at the Frederic School District bus garage, Tuesday evening. The ministry has become active in the Luck and Frederic area, as well as Siren and other communities throughout the area, bringing food to those who need it most. Their mission, in part, is “to procure and distribute corporate surplus food and goods to help fight poverty, hunger and disease in rural communities in the United States for those with low resources and in crisis through churches, food shelves and other local civic organizations.” - Photo above by Marty Seeger. Photo at left

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Hope is not “lost” in Iraq I’m back from Iraq. A land hotter than hell—in more ways than one.

For a month, I was an embedded reporter with the 1157th Transportation Wayne Anderson Company, a unit with the Wisconsin National Guard.

These very brave and very young men and women come from all over the Badger State: Milwaukee to Eau Claire, Janesville to Rhinelander. It does not matter what quadrant they come from, they are the best! Every one of us from everywhere can be so proud of them.

What’s Iraq like?

After a month in country, people ask me: What was Iraq like? It’s a loaded question. It’s chock-full of complexities and implications: religious sects, military and politics 2008.

I went there to tell the soldiers’ story—the story of the 1157th. And this I did.

And you read them on the international pages of the Leader.

There you heard the brave sergeants Louden siblings tell you of their opposition to this war—a confession that did not bode well with the brass. But they had the guts to speak their mind.

And you read how the Army was the prefect matchmaker for Mr. (Staff Sgt.) and Mrs. (Sgt.) Connelly and how a war strangely brought them so close to each other.

There is the gal they called “L.T.” She is that first lieutenant that puts on her body armor in the face of the enemy and in the face of command to make sure her troops are cared for.

Sgt. Shannon Krueger never forgot to care. Her grandmother, who spent years as a child in a German concentration camp, never let her forget how “lucky” they are.

Dreams of being a beauty model were put on hold with Spc. Sheila Scheidenhelm when her country called. The runways of Milan and New York were replaced with bombed roads in Iraq.

First, God called him to the mission fields. Then, the U.S. Army called him to Iraq. And he faithfully answered both calls. That is the character of the man found in Sgt. Greg Widmer.

Those were some stories of self-sacrifice and service you read.

Story of hope But you also heard in their tales, a story of their hope—a hope for the Iraqi people. Even in the daily reality of life and death, they are concerned for others. This is but another example of the kind of fine people we hold in Wisconsin.

Hope for the Iraqi people: That is a unifying theme that I heard from our people and theirs from Baghdad to Taji. I heard it from within the safer confines of the U.S. Army base, and out on the mission roads beyond the “wire” where the enemy snipers and IEDs lay in wait for our convoys.

Hope for a foreign people and peace for an ancient land.

Hope and peace: This is a common cry in Iraq. It is voiced in Arabic and every other tongue on earth that serves in Iraq. Well, the vast majority of tongues that is.

Terrorists opposed The terrorists, who Iraqis call “animals” are not rallying around hope and peace for the common people. Nor are the old political bosses who controlled everyone with an iron fist under Saddam Hussein. Nor are the radical-religious leaders, who want to forcibly convert the people to The 1157th Transportation Company gathered atop Communication Hill at sunrise overlooking Baghdad on the 4th of July at Camp Liberty, Iraq. "Many jobs of our men and women are coupled with strength and dedication in getting the job done. They work in professionalism and dedication and skill." - Gen. David Petraeus, Multi National ForceIraq commanding general, on the 1157th TC. - Photo by Wayne M. Anderson

an extreme form of Islam, like the Taliban did in Afghanistan.

These are not the people who would agree that all Iraqis “are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

But we Americans do: Democrats, Republicans, Greens and all. We believe this deeply. And this is what we all want for them, even as we are deeply divided how to achieve this noble goal.

First question Wherever I went and whoever I talked to, I asked these two questions.

First, “Do you want the Americans here?” And secondly, “Do you want the Americans to leave?”

Regarding the first question, the response was about half and half. But looking around Iraq it’s understandable.

There’s a war going on. And war is hell.

When you are part of that war, you are connected to that hellish situation—even if you’re on the good side. Good or bad, your name’s on the paper.

Presently, the Coalition is mostly a military presence.

Presently, we are not sharing our finer contributions to mankind like cultural centers, great universities or eclectic eateries. Presently, we’re forced to mostly build FOBs (forward operating bases). That is not what we do best.

And it’s understandable: who wants their country to resemble an army base? I know career military people who don’t want to live on base with tanks and artillery in their backyard. This kind of landscape is not desirable.

Second question Regarding the second question, do you want us to leave?

Without hesitation the response is: Please do not leave!

And this response is understandable too.

Nobody wants to live next door to an army base or a police station. But nobody wants the Army or the police to leave town.

The second the troops and cops leave; all the thugs move in. And the Iraqis know this.

This is why they don’t want us there—and why they don’t want us to leave. It’s an understandable quagmire.

I will say, along with most Iraqis and non-Iraqis I interviewed, if we pull out now, they are goners. The surrounding tyrannical governments will swoop in like raptors and devour that rich land.

Iraq a middle flower Iraq is in the middle of the Middle East. And if the flower of democracy blooms there, the good people of Iran, Syria and Saudi Arabia will ask one powerful question: “Why can’t we have democracy?”

It is a fatal question for tyrants. And they will use every IED and AK-47 to kill the mere whisper of democracy.

Freedom is their doom.

We cannot immediately pull out. But we can’t continue as we have.

Rethink policy The enormity of the war is staggering. I agree with my friends across the aisle, we need to rethink our funding policy.

Looking around Iraq, it’s like we’re fighting the German Army rather than al-Qaida. I can see where the $444 billion is going, thus far. For every dollar they spend, we must be spending a thousand times that. In reality, we cannot outspend this enemy—and we shouldn’t have to.

We must demand change in funding and demand patience for Gen. Petraeus’ “surge” to work even more.

Both are separate issues to be addressed. And both deserve a fair hearing. And then a vote.

The war is not “lost.” And if we have the intelligence to do things better and the courage to stand by the Iraqis longer, America will once again show the world what freedom is—and where it can live.

Grand opening/ from page 1 experienced a similar loss, or whose children are facing a serious medical crisis.

“Our hope is that Faith’s Lodge will offer these families and those with seriously ill children a place of sanctuary as they travel through their own healing journeys,” said Susan Lacek.

An early supporter of the Lacek’s mission was the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Upper Midwest. The organization supported Faith’s Lodge with a three-year, $450,000 grant for family programming.

“This is a natural extension of the programming we currently fund in the Twin Cities,” said Meg Katzman, executive director of RMHC, UM. “We’re excited to be part of this new venture that will offer a relaxing getaway to the families who need it most.”

Program director, Kristi Luenzmann, says that families will have the option to participate in structured activities while at the lodge, or simply take time to explore the beautiful natural surroundings.

“Many people find comfort talking in group settings with others, or participating in planned activities, while others are more comfortable spending time alone, or with a significant other,” Luenzmann said. “We are here to support all grieving families and parents, whatever their needs may be.”

The nearly $2 million lodge sits on approximately 80 acres, which includes a small, private lake and nature trails. The lodge is about 12,000 square feet and has eight guest suites, a great room, library, play room, and arts and crafts area. Each guest suite can accommodate up to six people.

To stay at Faith’s Lodge, guests will need a referral from health care or mental health professionals, as well as clergy or organizations such as Rondal McDonald House Charities. There is a suggested minimum donation of $25 per night, but because the organization understands that many families undergoing these hardships are also under financial stress, families who can’t pay won’t be turned away.

– from Faith’s Lodge

Sitting atop the throne at one of Saddam’s many palaces.

Interviewing an Iraqi police officer.

“He was taller than me!” Anderson noted.

Pioneer school

Students were addressed as master or miss as was the custom in pioneer days. - Photos by Julie Holmquist

Sally Lowe acts as teacher of the day at Pioneer School, held at the old Farmington schoolhouse located on the Polk County Fairgrounds and sponsored by the Polk County Historical Society. Students dressed up for the day and learned in the old-fashioned way, then made ice cream in the afternoon.

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Closing the poor farm NORTH BANCH, Minn. – For its day, the Chisago County Poor Farm in 1885 offered top-flight care. A mile from town, it was the place where people who were poor, aged and alone could survive on the farm’s produce, plus a few dollars from the county. On Tuesday, the old poor farm – for the past half-century the county-owned nursing home called Green Acres Country Care Center - closed. The aging three-story brick structure 50 miles north of Minneapolis will be razed, a housing development rising in its place. Buses will carry the nursing home’s 68 residents to their new home on the other side of town, the $22 million Villages of North Branch – as state of the art as nursing homes come in Minnesota. – Minneapolis Star-Tribune Man run over by train RUSK COUNTY - A 20-year-old man lost his life when he was run over by a train at Sheldon in Rusk County about 3 a.m. on Thursday, July 5, according to Rusk County Coroner Annette Grotzinger. The victim was identified as James L. Liegl, Wausaukee. The coroner said he had been living with relatives in the Sheldon area. Rusk County Sheriff David Kaminski said that at 2:06 a.m. on July 5 the sheriff’s dispatch center received a call of a suspicious car near gasoline storage tanks in the village of Sheldon. Deputies responded and reported the vehicle had struck a concrete platform loading station located in front of the storage tanks. They then began searching for the driver of the vehicle. At 2:55 a.m., the sheriff’s dispatch center received at call from the Canadian National Railroad operator reporting that a southbound train struck a pedestrian on the railroad tracks just north of the village of Sheldon.

One of the railroad personnel aboard the locomotive reported the victim was lying down on the tracks at the time he was run over. The sheriff’s department reported that the victim had apparently left the scene of the accident and was walking on the railroad tracks. Grotzinger said a preliminary autopsy reported indicated the victim’s blood alcohol level was .274 and that his death was the result of being run over by the train. - Barron News-Shield Women arrested for burning city hall PINE CITY, Minn. - Two Pine City women were arrested early Thursday morning, July 12, and admitted to stealing items from the Henriette City Hall and setting fire to the building. Jessie Lee Jacobsen, 27, and Miranda Lynne Espeseth, 20, were apprehended for probable cause burglary and arson a short time after the fire was reported. Bail has been set at $7,500 for Jacobsen and $10,000 for Espeseth. They have both been charged with first-degree arson, two counts of third-degree burglary and one count of theft. A Henriette resident called 911 at 2:51 a.m. to report that city hall was on fire. She told the Pine County Sheriff’s Department dispatcher that she saw a black vehicle speeding away from the scene and was following the vehicle east on CTH 11 toward Pine City. The caller described the vehicle as a black Dodge Intrepid and gave the license number. She reported that it turned off CTH 11 and was heading south on a township road that looped around and back onto 11. A deputy responded and stopped the suspects‘ vehicle. The two women were both wearing black camo clothing. Computer equipment and several American flags on wooden rods were on the back seat. The suspects reportedly told officers they were coming from Henriette, and that the items in the back belonged to a friend. According to the officer’s report, he smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from inside the vehicle and saw a partially filled gas can on the floor in the front passenger area. According to the complaints filed in Pine County District Court, Jacobsen told authorities that she is a housewife who was out for the night, riding around in Espeseth’s car. She said the burglary and fire were a spur-of-the-moment thing. “You know, I’m out of the house. Let’s do something absolutely freaking crazy,” she was quoted in the complaint as telling an officer. – Pine City Pioneer

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President George Bush 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 president@whitehouse.gov

Governor Jim Doyle 115 East, State Capitol Bldg.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 7863 Madison, WI 53707 wisgov@mail.state.wi.us Congressman David Obey 7th Congressional District 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20515 or Wisconsin office: Federal Building Wausau, WI 54401 (715) 842-5606 Rep. Ann Hraychuck 28th Assembly District State Capitol, P.O. Box 8942 Madison, WI 53708 Phone: 608-267-2365 Toll free: 888-529-0028 In-District 715-485-3362 rep.hraychuck@legis.state.wi.us

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

Senator Sheila Harsdorf 10th Senate District State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-7745 • (715) 232-1390 Toll-free - 1-800-862-1092 sen.harsdorf@legis.state.wi.us

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

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Middleton, WI 53562 (608) 828-1200 senator@feingold.senate.gov

Senator Robert Jauch 25th Senate District Room 19 South State Capitol P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 E-mail: Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us

Walgreens to build at Hayward HAYWARD - Walgreens is planning to build a new store at the site of the abandoned Hardee’s building at the intersection of Railroad Street and Hwy. 27. A representative of the firm handling the purchase and design of the building presented samples and pictures of what the store will look like to the city’s Design Review Committee Monday evening. In the coming months, the Hardee’s building will be demolished, and work on the construction phase will begin shortly after that. The Walgreens will have a drive-up window similar to the present layout of the window previously used by Hardee’s. – Sawyer County Record

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L e a d e r F O R U M Letters t o t h e e d i t o r Fireworks

I originally wrote a letter in response to the earlier anti-fireworks letter. But I didn’t send it in because I thought antifireworks sentiment was a more isolated phenomenon. Apparently I was wrong.

Now I’m no legal expert by any stretch. I do, however, happen to know that big fireworks (i.e. the ones that look cool rather than just being loud) are only illegal without a permit. Meaning, if someone has a permit, nothing illegal is happening. And those of you who hate fireworks lose your legal leg to stand on.

I would also like to point out that, on paper at least; this country was founded on freedom. At least that’s what all my history teachers, and my political science professor at college, told me.

Theoretically, laws are supposed to be minimally restrictive, protecting only the public safety. Now I’m not going to follow that by a claim that fireworks are safe, but they are at least as safe as, say, driving a car, or drinking heavily, or skydiving, or a myriad of other legaland-dangerous things. I’m not going to cite figures here, because I don’t have any, but if I remember correctly a lot more people die in car accidents each year than fireworks accidents.

So, I propose that everyone just stop whining about fireworks. If you have post-traumatic stress disorder, tell the people to shoot them somewhere else, but otherwise, there isn’t a right to silence. Anyways, good clean fun is at a premium these days; there are virtually no youth entertainment facilities in any of the area towns, and would you rather have your children drinking and doing drugs or watching supervised, permitted fireworks displays? Because there really aren’t that many other options that don’t involve video games/TV. And it’s pretty well established that kids don’t really read that much anymore.

Sam Stackhouse Frederic

Beautiful Frederic This seems like a good time to congratulate the Village of Frederic Park Department. We often take the efforts of this group for granted, since they consistently beautify and improve the Village.

This year they have far exceeded any of their accomplishments in the past.

Have you seen the refurbished park at the North Water Tower? Anyone who does a lot of yard work can certainly appreciate the amount of time and talent that went into that effort. Not only is the landscaping beautiful, the arrangement of the trees and flowers shows a master’s hand. Just this last weekend, when we drove past that park, we noticed the addition of a metal-crafter’s bumble bee (?). What a light-hearted touch! Obviously, this group has a sense of humor.

The plantings all over town are beautiful every year, but it seems that the department exceeds itself in its efforts each year.

Remember, this Park Department is a volunteer group that plants and takes care of the plantings all season at the North Water Tower; the Community Pride Park in the downtown area; the Fountain at Coon Lake; the plantings and new signage at Coon Lake Park; the flower boxes on the lampposts and under the trees on Highway 35.

Not only is the Park Department responsible for these beautification

efforts, they have acquired and placed new benches in the downtown area, similar to the ones that are located at the Fountain. They have lobbied the Village Board for years for the connecting bridge/path from Coon Lake Park/West to Coon Lake Park/East.

This effort will be realized this fall when construction begins on this bridge/walking path.

We realize that none of these volunteer efforts could have borne fruit without the commitment of the Frederic Village Board to the goals of the Park Board. All these efforts contribute to making this Village a more beautiful, livable place.

A heartfelt “thank you” to the Park Board; all the volunteers committed to the Park Board projects (I won’t try to name anyone for fear of leaving someone out.); and a huge “thank you” to the Village Board and Village Crew for their efforts in supporting the Park Board.

We’re glad we live here.

Mary Ellen and Ed Bechtel Frederic

Sacri ces Wisconsin is a state with a proud military history and a tradition on honoring the remarkable men and women who have made great sacrifices to serve their county. On behalf of the people of Wisconsin, I want to thank you for your service.

Nearly 500,000 Wisconsin veterans have served our great country, and thousands more are proudly serving our nation in foreign lands today. We owe all of them a debt of gratitude that cannot be repaid. But what we can do is keep the promises we made, and always honor their service and sacrifice.

Our veterans have earned our greatest respect and admiration, and deserve the best services and benefits that our nation can offer. Every day that we wake up in a free country is a day we must thank our veterans. It is important to remember those who sacrificed so much to ensure that our veteran programs remain the very best in America.”

These are majestic words that I wish I could claim as my own. However, they come from the Web site of our own Gov. Jim Doyle. You may find it hard to believe after reading the above statement that a benefit to veterans and their families that was just passed into law last year is now about to be taken away.

The Wisconsin GI Bill was passed with much fanfare by all the politicians during an election year. The Wisconsin state Senate and state Assembly, lead by recommendations from the joint committee on finance, are reneging on their original promise for the Wisconsin GI Bill. I suspect our elected officials think the voting public has a short memory and assume we will forget by the next election; I suggest we all remember and vote appropriately.

The Wisconsin GI Bill, as originally passed, is a tremendous benefit for all veterans that entered the service from the state of Wisconsin. Regardless of how long they have been out of the military, they can go back to a University of Wisconsin school or a state technical college and have 100 percent of the tuition waived. Furthermore, if that veteran has a 30 percent service-connected disability or higher, their children can attend those same schools with 100 percent of the tuition and fees waived, and the veteran’s spouse can also qualify for education benefits. There is no bar for level of study or time the veteran has been discharged from the military. It’s a great

benefit for the many veterans that need to further their education to enhance their lives and their family’s lives and will, as a whole, be an investment in the economy of the state.

These are the same lives that were put on the line for all of the freedoms we enjoy and have recently celebrated with the Fourth of July festivities. The same lives that were changed forever with the results of war. The time may not have been right to attend college immediately out of the military for a multitude of reasons. One of the restrictions now being considered is to limit the benefit to a 10-year period following discharge; this will eliminate the benefit’s availability to the majority of our veterans.

Our state-elected officials are now in negotiations, in a joint conference committee, on how to cut or reduce these veteran’s benefits. And to add insult to injury, the Assembly also removed the funding provided under the joint committee on finance version of the legislation authorized for the UW system in support of this program.

Please contact your elected representatives and our governor now. Hold them accountable for the decisions they make. Tell them not to take this benefit away from our veterans. If there is no outrage now, I guarantee the benefit will be taken away or severely restricted. Act now and pass this on to others, so they can also act!

There is no doubt the lobbyists are going to get their legislation passed.

Deep-pocketed donors, no doubt, will have their legislative interests given favorable consideration. All we may have is our voice and our vote. Use your voice now, and if your voice is turned to a deaf ear, then the next election, use your vote. Take action now!

If you have questions on this benefit, or any federal or state veteran benefits, contact me at 715-485-9243.

Rick Gates Polk County veterans service officer Balsam Lake

Support group I just wanted to extend gratitude to all of the individuals and community organizations that helped get our child sexual-assault support group going.

This group has been a long time coming, and we have been working hard to raise enough money to get it started. We have finally done it! The group will be starting in Siren in July.

Our county has many children who have been abused sexually, and Safe and Stable Families has taken the lead in meeting the needs of these children.

Without all of the caring individuals who donated, this would not be possible.

The group will be run for children who have experienced sexual abuse in their lives. The children will be divided by gender, and as the group grows, the children will also be grouped by age.

The group will also focus on where the children are in their healing process, self-esteem and their individual needs as well. It is important to help these children deal with what has happened to them. Without this help, it could be costly for everyone. The child may end up with delinquency and substance abuse problems, and the community could end up paying for treatment, jail time, or with someone else in the community being harmed.

Safe and Stable Families serves all people of Burnett County and is excited to be expanding our services to the area

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in several ways.

We will be starting a grandparent support group. This group will help and give information to the many grandparents in the county who are raising their grandchildren.

We are providing family advocacy in the county. If families need help with custody, medical needs, are victims of domestic or sexual assault, help with school, law enforcement, etc., we can assist them through the process be it a meeting or a court case.

Safe and Stable Families also does the Baby-Go-Round program for the area.

This program helps disseminate gently used baby clothes and equipment to those in need. Any donations of baby clothing or equipment are always accepted.

If you have any questions or would like more information about any of the above programs, please call 715-3495545.

LeAnn Mulroy Burnett County Safe and Stable Families coordinator Siren

Iraq There is no new strategy, no new way forward, and certainly no feelings of guilt or accountability to be found coming from the Bush/Cheney administration.

This administration (with the possible exception of George) is not naive, incompetent, stupid, or inattentive.

They are achieving goals that could only be imagined a few short years ago.

They have invented more governmental agencies than we’ve seen since the 1980s (The Department of Homeland Security, No Child Left Behind). However, they have ignored and underfunded these agencies. They set the government up to fail at its own game to prove that private/corporate solutions would be a much better choice than governmental participation.

Their multipronged attacks on the environment, the justice system, the middle and working classes, the poor, the sick, the elderly, and anyone who differs from them in either religion or ideology shows they are not naive, incompetent, stupid, or inattentive. Iraq is just one of the siphons being used to rob us of our treasure, our children, our freedoms, and our futures.

This administration will not change course because it sees no need to. In its eyes, these are the best of times, and no correction is required.

Marilyn Mays Chisago City, Minn.

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Hwy. 8 accident

An accident involving three vehicles occurred just after 10 p.m., July 8, in front of SuperAmerica. According to a Polk County Sheriff’s report, a car driven by Theresa M. Chiclo, 21, Osceola, was leaving the parking lot of SuperAmerica and her headlights were not on. It struck an eastbound vehicle driven by Roger S. Sapp, 76, of Milltown, pushing Sapp’s vehicle into the middle turn lane where it struck head on a westbound vehicle driven by James E. Goodwin, 38, of Amery. Goodwin was waiting to turn into the SuperAmerica. Sapp was transported to a hospital for injuries sustained in the accident. – Photo from Polk County Sheriff’s Department

Volunteers fix aerator

All of the aerators in Coon Lake are working again after members of the SNOWS Frederic Watercross, with help from members of the village crew, found one of the aerators that had been missing. Danny Carlson, Arlen Peterson and a village crew member found and fixed one of the air lines so all four aerators are now working again. Installed in 1981, the aerators were all working until about three years ago. Also helping was Bill Struck and Kenny Hackett’s son who works on the village crew. – Photo submitted

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Shuttle service arrangement saves money for jail

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Burnett County Jail Administrator Captain Terry Nesvold told members of the county’s law enforcement committee, at their July 12 meeting, that working with Northwest Shuttle has so far saved the jail $9,352 in distance transports. One transport from Montana would have cost the county $3,987. Another from Oregon would have been $4,829.

“We are seeing more and more warrant arrests in the West,” Nesvold commented.

Burnett and Dane counties are the only counties in Wisconsin that are using this service, which works in the western part of the United States.

Nesvold and transport officer Tom Howe are going to Oregon for four days in September to get more information on how the shuttle service works.

Nesvold has money in his training budget to cover this expense. There has been no cost to join Northwest Shuttle.

Nesvold said that there are seven Burnett County inmates involved in the Salvation Army program and 10 in drug court. “There would be 17 (more) prisoners in the jail without these,” he said.

The average number of daily inmates during June was 56, compared to 57.833 for the same month in 2006. Twentytwo prisoners (on average) were housed out of the county in June, compared to 30 in 2006. The average daily count in the jail was 30.933 in June this year compared to 24.967 last year. The latter figures include Huber work-privilege prisoners.

According to Sheriff Dean Roland, calls for service and complaints in his department have gone up during the past month. In referring to complaints, he zeroed in on property crimes and mailbox damage.

Roland told the committee that he will be requesting a traffic officer in the next budget, saying that the revenue that would come, should the position be approved, would more than cover the cost of adding the position.

The state patrol has one traffic inspector, but he is based in Amery, and only has four hours to spend on the job when he comes to Burnett County. Two of the current Burnett deputies are qualified as traffic officers.

Corporal Steve Sacharski is attempting to get information on companies that have permits allowing them to exceed the state highway load limit.

“Overweight trucks are causing considerable damage to the highways,” the sheriff said.

Veteran Service Officer Doug Stubbe put in a plea for support for continued support of the Wisconsin GI Bill. The bill, passed into law last year, is now about to be taken away, according to Stubbe.

“The Wisconsin GI Bill is a tremendous benefit for all veterans that entered the service from the state of Wisconsin, regardless of how long they have been out of the military … it’s a great benefit

Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland told members of the law enforcement committee that five candidates passed the test for potential officers given by Roland’s office July 9. Oral interviews were held July 16, followed by background checks. “We hope we can find good, qualified candidates to work from, otherwise we will start over,” Roland commented. - Photos by Nancy Jappe

Burnett County Deputy Corporal Steve Sacharski is getting information on companies that have exceeded the weight limits for the state highway system. According to Sacharski’s statistics, 41 trucks with weight over 90,000 pounds were recorded during May. The weight limits for state highways are set at a standard of 80,000 pounds for a sixaxle semi; however loggers can get permits that allow them a gross weight of 90,000 pounds.

Burnett County Veteran Service Officer Doug Stubbe is now a nationally accredited CVSO, having participated in the National Accreditation training at the CVSO conference in Milwaukee June 3-8.

“This brings more credibility to the office,” Stubbe told members of the county’s law enforcement committee at their July 12 meeting.

Mary Falk, a member of the Burnett County Law Enforcement Committee, said that her son was recently stopped by an officer who was looking for someone else. She was told that this happens, and that anyone is under suspicion when the cops are looking for a specific vehicle. for the many veterans that need to further their education to enhance their lives and their family’s lives,” Stubbe said in a written letter he gave to committee members.

Stubbe urged committee members to contact their representative, senator and the governor now, telling them not to take this benefit away from our veterans. “It there is no outrage now, I guarantee the benefit will be taken away or severely restricted,” he said.

Stubbe has agreed to fill in for Burnett County Emergency Manager Bobbi Sichta when she is out of town. Sichta had some details about the emergency training exercise that has been scheduled for Aug. 8-9. “The first day will be for EMTs, the second day for the public,” Sichta told the committee. The exercise will be based on the supposition that pneumonic plague has come into the area, and will prepare people on how to deal with it.

Jailer/dispatcher Misty Anton has been chosen as part of the Emergency Telecommunications Response Task Force, an organization of emergency dispatchers that will travel to areas where there are disasters. There is no cost for Anton’s participation in this task force. Only six states are now involved, with 20 more becoming involved.

“This will help when people get stressed to the limit in emergencies,” committee member Buzz Byrne commented.

HGTV looking for homeowners with unusual stories NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - “If Walls Could Talk” the weekly series, Sundays on HGTV, is coming to the Twin Cities region to film homes with intriguing pasts and unusual stories.

Now in production on its ninth season, the series kicks off with new homeowners who make surprising historical discoveries about their homes as they explore and restore them. A lucky few will be amazed to learn that the historic artifacts they’ve discovered are worth a fortune when the “If Walls Could Talk” appraiser drops by for a look.

Each half-hour episode features homeowners from across the country who share their amazing discoveries.

Recent stories include: • A Connecticut family moves into a neglected 1800s Victorian only to find antiques and a mysterious locked cabinet. What they find inside tells the touching story of their home’s original owner. Then, in the attic they discover original paintings and the “If Walls Could Talk” appraiser pays them a visit.

The expert reveals their discoveries are worth thousands of dollars.

• A husband and wife turn a turn-ofthe-century bank into their dream home. In the process they find the original bank vault full of safety deposit boxes that are still locked!

• A Colorado couple find books, clothing and jewelry in their new home.

The clues add up to the story of a bestselling author who lived in the house until she disappeared.

• A New York bachelor buys a hundred-year-old mansion and makes a chilling discovery in the basement— his home sweet home used to be a funeral

home!

The series, which premiered in September of 1998, has aired over 200 episodes –each filmed in historic neighborhoods throughout the country.

“If Walls Could Talk” is produced for HGTV by High Noon Entertainment in Denver, Colo.

Homeowners who would like to be considered for the program should call Charity Nichols at 303-712-3351 or email at cnichols@highnoonentertainment.com - from HGTV

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Polk County updating its financial systems Scattered accounts and old payment processes

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – Calling it “unbelievable” and an “eye-opening experience”, County Treasurer Amanda Nissen said she and the auditors have discovered over 35 checking and savings accounts in three banks that are in the county’s name. She also said that she is working with the Finance Department to update the accounts payable process for the county. Nissen was reporting to the Finance Committee at its meeting Wednesday, July 11.

Nissen said that the county only needs a few separate accounts to handle designated funds. A review has found accounts where noncounty groups are using the county tax ID number, where departments are using checking

accounts where a credit card could give more control, and accounts with out-ofdate signatures. She said that many accounts will be closed and some will be required to stop using the county’s number as their bank identification.

Better oversight is needed since the Treasurer is responsible for all these accounts, Nissen said. She said that noncounty bodies need to have their own identity and county bodies need to be run through the Treasurer’s office.

Nissen cited the Meth Awareness Committee as one that is set up correctly. But she also noted that they found one account where the only signer was Mel Madsen, the former Clerk of Court who retired over two years ago.

Nissen said the bill paying process is also being changed to reduce paperwork, track charges better, and consolidate payments. She said that some departments are delaying submitting invoices to her office for payments to be made and then submitting requests for

duplicate payments. Others are having checks sent to incorrect addresses. A new system will give the county better control over the 2,000 vouchers paid each month.

The county will also switch to wire transfers when possible and will set up a system where funds can be transferred within county accounts without writing a check. She said that at present, the Register of Deeds writes checks to the Treasurer on the county account and carries those checks to the next office where the Treasurer deposits them.

Nissen also noted that county board members now get two separate checks for their service, their per diem on one check and mileage for the same meetings on another.

Nissen said the county is looking for uniformity among departments, better accountability, less paperwork, and more efficiency. She said the system may have worked well when the county was small but needs to change.

The furniture issue that surfaced in January may be getting concluded. Back then, the department of administration told the finance committee that the employees in the finance and human relations departments had workstations that were old and could cause worker problems. Finance approved new workstations for the two offices. Since then, some other departments including Land Information have updated their furniture using budgeted funds.

Nissen told the committee that, in response to some work comp issues, the Human Relations department is having an ergonomics review done on the Treasurer’s office and any others that are interested. Soon all county desk workers may have workstations that don’t cause stress.

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Improvements made at Burnett County Park SIREN – The Burnett County Park at the Clam Lake Narrows is undergoing improvements.

A new boat landing, dock, bathrooms, picnic areas and parking stalls have already been installed.

Later this month, over 5,000 native plants will be planted at the site. Dragon Fly Gardens from Amery will supply the native plants and is contracted by the DNR to plant them.

Also in the planning stages is a handicap accessible fishing pier that will be placed in the channel. The fishing pier will be similar to the pier at Crooked Lake Park in Siren, only shorter so that the pier will not interfere with boat traffic in the channel.

Funding for the fishing pier is separate from the funding for the improvements already complete at the park.

The DNR is waiting for confirmation that the fishing pier has been established.

It is unknown at this time when the pier will be ready for use, but paths have already been established where the fishing pier will be placed and to the channel near the Hwy. 70 bridge.

The park used to be a DOT rest stop.

About three years ago, the DOT abandoned the rest stop and Burnett County established a park at the location.

Because the boat landing is heavily used

and the channel is a popular spot for fishing, the DNR was interested in improving the park.

All improvements have been funded by the DNR. The park is located directly east of where Hwy. 70 crosses the channel separating Big and Little Clam Lake. – Sherill Summer

Picnic areas and a new bathroom are a part of the improvements made to the Burnett County Park at the Clam Lake Narrows.

Kathy Oatman and Dale Smith from Eau Claire use the new dock and boat landing. Both thought the improvements were real nice.

New Riverside Bridge update This composite photo from Al Holter of Danbury shows the progress that has been made since February on the new bridge on Hwy. 35 over the St. Croix River north of Danbury at Riverside landing and wayside. The new bridge is going to be approximately 50 feet wide when completed. Lunda Construction of Black River Falls is doing the work and they expect the bridge to be completed by fall of this year. Photos by Al Holter

County Board adds funding for Mental Health Coordinator job

by Julie Holmquist BALSAM LAKE - The Polk County Board approved funding of $43,000 Tuesday night for the Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Coordinator Position.

The administrative position was left unfilled more than a year ago after funding cuts forced the Human Services Department to make some tough choices, said Human Services Director Rich Kammerud.

Kammerud has taken on the extra duties since that time. The position includes being responsible for policy development, evaluation of staff and assigning duties.

“Because of the budget situation last year, we had to cut hundreds of thousands of dollars from the budget and had to discontinue programs,” Kammerud explained prior to the county board meeting. “We received some additional money from the county board and did end up restoring some positions (the juvenile justice position, for example) but we did still cut positions.”

Kammerud told the county board that Human Services decided to cut that position because it was an expensive one. Three mental health therapists would have had to be cut to make up the same amount of funding for the coordinator position.

Supervisor Keith Rediske, who chairs the Human Services Board, pointed out the budgetary needs in that department, saying taking more from that budget would not be “cutting flesh,” but taking “bone from bone.”

Although the county board voted to fund the $43,000, it did not approve a requested supplemental appropriation

of $242,000 that was carryover savings from the department’s 2006 budget.

The Finance Committee opposed that request, explained Polk County Finance Director Tonya Weinert.

“The 2006 savings are no longer available,” she explained, and any funding now would have to come from the contingency or undesignated funds.

Supervisor Robert Blake made the motion to amend the resolution, taking out the request for the $242,000 carryover funds and a spending overage for youth aid of $14,000. He also moved to delete a request to create a Human Services Department “risk reserve” fund.

“The establishment of a risk reserve (in a department) is a dangerous precedent to start,” Blake said, adding he was concerned that such a practice in each department would affect the county’s general cash operating account.

“This doesn’t fix the problem,” he said.

Kammerud said the Human Services Board recommended the risk reserve as a way to avoid the “hills and valleys of expenditures.”

There are “huge fluctuations” in the Human Services budget, Kammerud said.

“To place one person in a mental state hospital, it can cost one quarter of a million dollars, so that’s an example of how the expenses can fluctuate.”

The risk reserve gives incentive to hold expenses down, Kammerud said, and gives the department a rainy-day fund.

The $14,000 overage funds was money returned by the state that was not used by the department for sending juveniles to state facilities. The depart-

ment must set aside a certain amount of funding each year; if not used, the state returns the money. Kammerud said the department did not reconciliate with the state until the county books were closed.

Blake also made a motion to return the resolution to the Human Services Board, saying its “wasn’t time sensitive.”

Other Supervisors did not agree, and the motion to return the resolution was voted down 18-5.

“I believe this position is extremely important,” said Supervisor Bryan Beseler.

“What do you consider being time sensitive?” asked Supervisor Gerald Newville. “We’ve gone without a mental health coordinator and I believe that’s time sensitive. I pray that you vote this down so we can provide for this position this year.”

Rediske made a second amendment to return the $14,000 to the original resolution, but that motion failed, 14-9.

The county board was unanimous, however, in its vote to appropriate $43,000 from the contingency fund for the coordinator position.

Kammerud expressed concerns prior to the vote about whether funding the coordinator position now will force the department to cut other positions in the next budget cycle.

“If we fund the coordinator position now, what’s going to happen next year?” he asked. “Will we have to cut other positions? We don’t have any other place to cut.”

Kammerud noted that there’s a threemonth wait for psychiatric help as it is now.

Preliminary budget figures for next year show a need for a 5.6-percent

increase in the Human Services budget due to union settlements, purchases of services and other fixed costs, he told the board.

The board noted that the approved resolution included the phrase that the Human Services Board desires that funding of the Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Coordinator “not negatively affect future staffing.”

In other business, the county board approved a resolution urging Gov. Jim Doyle and the Wisconsin Legislature to keep the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program under the umbrella of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Health Director Gretchen Sampson explained that a proposal to rearrange state departments would place the WIC program under the Children and Family Services Department.

As an aside, Sampson applauded the board’s decision on the mental health coordinator position, noting the health department’s studies. The department’s data indicate that substance abuse and mental health issues are the top-two health priorities in Polk County.

In other business, the county board also approved updating the ordinance for nonmetallic mining.

The board also heard a public comment from Curt Hoffman concerning power lines. Hoffman asked the board to require power line companies to bury utility or power lines when practical, and to bury lines when buried lines are being replaced. He stated opposition to Polk Burnett Electric replacing buried lines with overhead lines.

Grantsburg Village gets good audit report Council looks at small projects

by Gregg Westigard GRANTSBURG – “The village is doing a very good job of keeping the budget balance as close to zero as possible,” village auditor Larry Stotz told the Grantsburg Council Tuesday night.

“You are coming close enough to show us you know what you are doing.”

Stotz was delivering the annual audit of village finance for 2006. He went on to say that the village paid back more money than it borrowed and that depreciation expense was higher than what was spent on new goods. He suggested that things might be wearing out faster than they are being replaced. [The Leader will have a full look at the village finances in next week’s paper.]

Stotz made one management comment, that the village needs more backup in its cash management system. He said that small operations often have only one person handling the finances and it would be good to have more people who know the system for payrolls and other accounts. He added that the village finances are very open and the council does a good job of oversight.

Aside from the audit report, the July council meeting, which has moved from its normal second Monday, covered a number of routine items ranging from lawn cutting enforcement to bad sidewalks.

The council revised the ordinance saying that grass on lawns and lots can not be more than eight inches tall. Oversight of uncut lawns is switched from the Weed Commissioner, a nonexistent job, to any village official. Where problems exist, the police department will now

notify the land owner that grasses and weeds need to be cut.

The council also updated its ordinance on village water connections and inspections to prevent the possibility that an improper connection could result in a backflow of bad water into the village water system. The village is inspecting connections as it replaces water meters and is identifying private and abandoned wells within village limits.

The village may need an ordinance to regulate wind turbines for the production of electricity. At present, the only control is a height limitation for any structures. The council is looking at sample ordinances and will address the issue later.

Some downtown sidewalks are in poor condition. The village sent a questionnaire to businesses asking if they favored new sidewalks for the street or

spot repairs. Only seven businesses responded, and their views were divided. The council noted that some of the worst sidewalks were in front of the pharmacy and the credit union. They will look at the repair options. The public works committee is also looking at the condition of sidewalks in residential areas.

The village waste water treatment system received a good grade on its annual DNR compliance report except for the amount of phosphorous and ammonia discharge. The village is working on plans to upgrade its treatment plant and has until 2010 to submit a facilities plan.

And Big Gust won’t get wet. The council noted that the roof over the statue of the legionary Grantsburg police officer is leaking. The council will tarp the roof and look at the best way to reshingle the structure.

Moral support The Nothings, four friends/relatives of Bruce Thomas, Siren, names withheld at their request, showed up with protest signs outside Burnett County Government Center Wednesday, July 11, waiting for Thomas to arrive for a court appearance on a DNR hunting-ordinance-violation charge. The Nothings explained that Thomas usually gets his picture in the paper in the fall with the big buck he shot. “All the rest of us are nothings,” they explained. Thomas was surprised when they showed up with signs outside Burnett County Government Center on the day he was to appear in court on a DNR hunting-ordinance-violation charge.

Thomas, 54, admitted to a game warden in a voluntary statement that he baited turkey to his hunting spot with corn. He pled guilty to three counts of hunting turkey over baited area. He was fined $1,173 and has a oneyear revocation of his turkey hunting privileges, according to court records. - Photo by Nancy Jappe

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House approves funds for city’s wastewater treatment upgrade Army Corps of Engineers says plant must be improved to meet state standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seventh District Congressman Dave Obey announced this week that the House of Representatives has approved his

request for $450,000 in the Energy and Water appropriations bill to allow the Army Corps of Engineers to move ahead with City of St. Croix Falls to design and implement necessary improvements to their wastewater treatment plant.

“We’ve been working to help renovate St. Croix Falls’ wastewater treatment plant to meet the City’s growing needs and protect the St. Croix River,”

said Obey. “This money should allow the Corps of Engineers and the City to move forward with the project.”

St. Croix Falls’ existing wastewater plant - which feeds into the St. Croix River – must be improved to meet Wisconsin DNR’s environmental standards. In the 2005 Omnibus appropriations bill Obey secured authorization for the Army Corps of Engineers to help St. Croix Falls with the project. These funds

are intended to allow the Corps to continue to work with the community.

However, “the bill must still be approved by the Senate and signed by the President before it becomes law, but having these funds included in today’s House approved version means that a major hurdle has been cleared,” Obey noted. - from the office of Congressman Obey

Scrapbook retreat tabled

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS–The city of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission heard a request from Chris Piehowski Monday night for a conditional use permit.

The conditional use permit is for a home for sale at 133 North Star Lane, near Kentucky Fried Chicken and Fox Hills Estates, in the city limits.

Piehowski is proposing a scrapbook

River Spirit dedication and ceremony Friday ST. CROIX FALLS–The River Spirit sculpture is certain to become the defining feature of the St. Croix River Valley.

Artist Juliann Stage has captured the spirit of place that is St. Croix Falls and the wild and scenic St. Croix River.

This dynamic sculpture also helps to define the burgeoning arts district in St. Croix Falls. The public is personally invited to attend this most historic occasion. This event is one that justifies large community attendance. The sculpture will be a permanent presence long beyond our years. This momentous and historic moment deserves us taking the time to celebrate community and celebrate the masterpiece of outdoor public sculpture that is River Spirit. The unveiling and dedication will take place Friday, July 20, at 5 p.m. at the overlook deck. The city is also burying a time capsule in the base of the sculpture.

–from the St. Croix Falls Chamber

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retreat for up to 10 people at that location.

During a public hearing at the meeting, neighbors in that area expressed their concerns of allowing a residential area to have commercial use. The neighbors who attended the public hearing stated they were opposed to letting businesses into a residential area .

The plan commission listened to the

concerns of the neighbors. The commission was in agreement that a scrapbook retreat would not be a heavy use for business, but directed Piehowski to meet with the neighborhood and come back before the commission after doing so.

The matter to consider the conditional use permit was tabled until Piehowski contacts the city to be placed on the plan

commission agenda again.

In other business, the city goals were discussed and the commission agreed to schedule the next plan commission meeting for Main Street at 6 p.m. It will look at the downtown area and determine what the development of Main Street should look like, and incorporate into the city goals.

SCRMC hosts Bloodmobile Aug. 2 ST. CROIX FALLS - The need for blood never stops. One has a chance to help in this valuable effort locally by giving blood Aug. 2 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (use Adams Street hospital entrance). The summer months are quite a challenge to the entire blood banking industry in the past couple of years, creating critical blood shortages throughout the United States.

The Red Cross asks all eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood

during the month of August to help maintain the blood supply. Please take the plunge this summer and jump into the donor pool.

To schedule a time to donate blood, you may call Jan Globensky, SCRMC volunteer, at 651-465-5543 or online at www.givebloodgivelife.org and enter the zip code 54024 and follow the directions.

Other dates and sites July 18 Osceola ( Oak Ridge Dr.) 12:30 – 6:30 p.m.

July 25 Balsam Lake (Main Street) 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.

July 26 Milltown (Main Street) 12:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Blood donation is a powerful gift that saves lives. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Donors must be at least 17 years old and must weigh at least 110 pounds. – from SCRMC

Pinery Boys in concert Saturday ST. CROIX FALLS - Families will have three opportunities on Saturday, July 21, to see the Pinery Boys in concert at Festival Theatre. These historical “edutainers” provide an interactive, educational, musical theatre performance where you will hear authentic, a-capella logging-era music sung in four-part harmony. Showtimes are 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and then following the 49th-annual Wannigan Days parade at 7:30 p.m. The Pinery Boys will ride as special guests in the parade.

“We are working toward a Wannigan Days celebration that is very family friendly,” said Danette Olsen, Vice President of the SCF Chamber and Executive Director at Festival Theatre.

“With the National Park Service providing an entire roster of hands-on activities for children, a variety of arts and crafts vendors downtown, as well as our trails and shops ready for the celebration, we felt the theatre could take on the role played by indoor venues at major amusement parks, like the Golden Horseshoe at Disneyland. With

the Pinery Boys performing three onehour family concerts, there will be the option to come inside and mix up the day.”

The Pinery Boys show is particularly important to Wannigan Days because it helps explore the unique heritage of the St. Croix River Valley. Beginning in the early 1800’s, America began to grow by leaps and bounds. The new expansion required huge amounts of timber for the building of homes, cities and businesses all across the country. The wood was provided by lumberjacks working feverishly to harvest the white pine of the northern forests of North America.

Like the cowboy and the voyageur, being a lumberjack became a way of life with a code of ethics and a folk song repertoire of its own that embodies the lives and times of those rough-and-tumble workers. It is these songs that form the basis of this entertaining historical overview of the logging era. Song lyrics reflect the dreams, joys, sorrows, work and play of the everyday life of the logging camps. The performance also

includes dialogue, skits, slide images and period costumes which help complete this vivid picture of the hardworking lumberjacks. A rear-projection slide show provides a backdrop of over 120 images depicting the logging era.

Funding support from the St. Croix Valley Community Foundation in support of New Doors programming, as well as the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation, Xcel Energy Foundation, and Project Round-Up help keep the concert prices lower than standard concerts. Adult tickets are $12.50 and youth are $7.50.

Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling the Festival Theatre box office at 715-4833387 (toll free 888-887-6003) or stopping in at the theatre during box office hours which are Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The box office will be open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, Festival Theatre is located at 210 North Washington Street in historic downtown St. Croix Falls.

Hraychuck votes no on state budget MADISON – Rep. Ann Hraychuck voted no on the Assembly Republican’s version of the state budget on Tuesday, July 10.

According to the Department of Administration, schools in the 28th Assembly District would be cut over $1 million in state funding from what was passed by the Legislature’s budget committee last month. Statewide these cuts total over $127 million, or the equivalent of 1,700 teachers.

“The cuts proposed in the Assembly Republican budget means that public schools will not have the resources needed to meet inflation and keep property taxes down. These shortsighted cuts will force many school districts to go to referendum to replace the lost

school aid and result in higher property taxes,” said Rep. Hraychuck.

Under the Assembly Republican budget proposal, schools statewide will receive less funding. However, two school districts will benefit, and they are both in southeastern Wisconsin. The city of Racine is slated to receive a new private school voucher program funded by diverting state dollars from the general school aids fund. The city of Milwaukee will be allowed to increase enrollment in their school choice program.

“In the words of Harvey Dueholm, this budget means ‘pennies for Polk and millions for Milwaukee’”, said Rep. Hraychuck. “The kids in northern Wisconsin get no choice under this

budget but to have larger classes and fewer teachers, while children in Milwaukee and Racine are given more educational choices. The school funding formula is already unfair for rural schools, and this just adds insult to injury.”

Schools are not the only area that suffers under this budget. Shared revenue—state aid to local governments— is being slashed by $58 million.

Services that keep communities safe, like police and firefighter services, are paid for with these monies. While the budget does reauthorize the Stewardship Fund, it undermines the program by reducing the funding to $25 million per year, as opposed to $125 million annually under Gov. Doyle’s pro-

posal.

“And if that is not bad enough, the governor’s reasonable health care package to expand BadgerCare and Family Care was eliminated, along with the Senate’s Healthy Wisconsin plan that would have extended state health care benefits to all citizens. None of these plans are perfect, but at least we were a step or two closer to solving the health care crisis in our state,” said Hraychuck.

Now the budget will go to a conference committee made up of representatives from both houses, and they will have to compromise on budget provisions, which may not happen until this fall. – from the office of Rep. Hraychuck

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Pirates crush Tigers, off to sectionals Faulhaber got another crack in the inning and hit another RBI single. He later slid home just in time to get another run, too.

The Pirates tallied 17 runs on seven hits in the third and fourth innings. The Tigers meanwhile, had multiple base runners one more time after the second inning, when they had tied it 2-2.

Ben Roedl, playing with a torn ACL, covered third base for the Tigers. The Webster senior had not practiced the past couple of days but decided to go out for his final high school game.

“The doctors had told him that ‘you couldn’t hurt it any worse,’” said Tigers coach Greg Sears.

While the Tigers ended a losing season, Sears has hopes of improvement with the new Webster-Siren co-op in the spring of 2008. They’ll be combining two teams of young players that got experience this summer.

“They’ll be having to compete for spots,” said Sears.

Grantsburg will move on to play Baldwin-Woodville in the New Richmond sectional semifinals on July 20. If they win, they’ll face Unity or New Richmond for the sectional title.

The Pirates split with all three clubs during the regular season.

“We’ve beat the big boys this year, and we’ve lost to some teams we shouldn’t have lost to,” said Pirates coach Pete Johnson.

Grantsburg routes Webster after early scare in regionals Grantsburg 19, Webster 2

by Matt Blumkin GRANTSBURG – Pirates senior David Faulhaber has been known to cheer on his team and getting them excited.

Against Webster in the regional playoffs on July 17, he did it with his bat. He drilled four RBIs on three hits in the Pirates’ 19-2 win over the Tigers.

“It was a lot of luck,” Faulhaber acknowledged. “I haven’t been hitting like that all seaon.”

It came just when the Pirates needed it most. They had fallen behind 1-0 in the first inning after the Tigers had loaded the bases. Memories of past Team Webster Grantsburg

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Trent Bonneville of Grantsburg smacking a double in the third inning, which helped get an 11-run inning going for the Pirates. They broke open a 2-2 game in that inning.

Grantsburg’s David Faulhaber trudging home for the first of his two runs in the the third inning against Webster. Faulhaber blasted the Tigers with four RBIs on three hits as the Pirates won handily 19-2. They’ll face BaldwinWoodville at the sectional tournament in New Richmond on July 20. – Photos

by Matt Blumkin regional woes against the Tigers began ed playing their game with a two-RBI to emerge for the Pirates and their fans. double in the bottom of the first. He also Faulhaber remembered the time when aided in the Pirates 11-run third-inning he was in the eighth grade in 2002 when runfest when he hit a single for his third the Tigers ruined the Pirates’ season.

RBI of the game, and he later scored on “They beat us here at regionals, and a wild pitch. that was a disappointment,” said “We definitely turned it around when Faulhaber. “We didn’t play Pirate ball we started getting sticks on the ball,” like we usually do.” said Faulhaber.

Faulhaber helped the Pirates get startWith the offensive onslaught,

Playing in pain, Webster senior Ben Roedl came out for the Tigers on July 17 despite a torn ACL. He played at third base on defense.

Extra Points ••• SPOKANE, Wash. – Mark Hallberg, a one-time Unity Little Leaguer, helped the minor league single A Yakim, Wash., Bears snap a four-game slide on July 15. Hallberg drove in one run and scored one on 2-5 hitting as the Bears pulled off a 10-8 over the Spokane, Wash., Indians. Hallberg, a former Barron High School student, started playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks farm team after being selected in the MLB Draft this year. – Matt Blumkin ••• ST. CROIX FALLS – Former St. Croix Falls Saints football standout Michael Lamirande intends to continue his football caeer at Central Lakes College (Minn.) this fall. Lamirande rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2005 and 2006 with the Saints. – Matt Blumkin ••• MADISON/HUDSON – Two standouts of the Webster-Frederic-SirenLuck-Grantsburg Blizzard have been making names for themselves in Wisconsin hockey. Cameron Hughes of Webster recently participated in a Badger hockey camp at UWMadision, and Ethan Hayes of Frederic signed with the Hudson Crusaders for the Minnesota Junior Hockey League. – Matt Blumkin ••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact us by noon on Tuesdays to go in Extra Points! – Matt Blumkin and Marty Seeger •••

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

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Eagles barrage of hits bury Cardinals Eagles head to New Richmond on a high note Unity 14, Eleva-Strum 1

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE — It didn’t take a scorebook to see that the Eagles (4) bats were in working order Tuesday night against Eleva-Strum (5). Unity piled on 14 hits in five innings to take the win and pave their way into New Richmond for the sectional tournament this Friday.

Unity will be facing a powerful New Richmond (1) team, but fortunately for the Eagles, they’ve been coming on strong at just the right time.

“We like that,” said Eagles coach Mike Morris. “We’ve just been hitting the ball a ton over the last week and a half.”

One of those games included a doubleheader against Webster, where the Eagles bats worked two, three-inning games for a total of 29 runs to Webster’s four. That hitting continued against Eleva-Strum Tuesday night.

“We didn’t steal any bases, we didn’t bunt, we just stood in there and smashed it,” Morris said.

With one out in the first inning, Ryan Flaherty hit the Cardinal shortstop into an error to reach first base, and Matt

Unity’s Chad Strilzuk puts the tag on an Eleva-Strum runner to end the third inning. The play caused quite a stir with the Eleva-Strum coaching staff. – Photos by Marty Seeger Goulet socked a ground-rule double over the fence in right-center field. With two on and one out, Aaron Schmidt hit a double good for two RBIs and Curtis Nelson and Cory Tunheim and Curtis Nelson each singled for RBIs to help give Unity the early 4-0 lead.

Unity held strong on defense with the help of solid pitching from Ryan Flaherty to go along with quality defense.

“Ryan did the job, he threw strikes for us and defense made plays,” said Morris.

One key piece of defense came in the top of the third. With two outs and one run already in, Eleva-Strum threatened another run, but Flaherty caught the runner in a rundown situation after a key pickoff move. Chad Strilzuk made

the tag at third and the runner was called out, much to the disappointment of the Cardinal coaches.

“I think we waited a bit too long there to throw the ball there because Chad’s got good speed, he’s going to run the guy going back to second,” Morris said.

Unity continued to make quick innings for the Cardinals offense, while continuing to smack the ball around the field without hesitation.

The bottom of the third proved to be the dagger of the night, with the Eagles getting five hits, including a long tworun homer to center field courtesy of Cory Tunheim right after an Aaron Schmidt double.

“He’s just been smashing it,” Morris said of Tunheim, who when asked if it was his first of the year, said it was probably his first home run ever.

“I just can’t say enough about the way they’ve been hitting the ball,” Morris said.

Justin Bader and Nelson followed Tunheim with singles and Mike Schmidt loaded the bases with no outs.

Eric Goulet walked in an RBI and Strilzuk managed an RBI after getting hit by a pitch. Flaherty hit a two RBI double and the Eagles took the 14-1 lead into the fourth inning. This is just the type of hitting power Unity will need to bring to New Richmond this Friday. The game is scheduled will start at 11 a.m.

“Gotta get hot at the right time, and maybe we did, so we’ll see,” said Morris.

Team Eleva-Strum Unity Eleva-Strum Daniel Vanpelt Alex Dodge Lance R. Zach Rue Brad Nicole Kevin Peetz Brant Johnson Jordan P. Mitch Klopp Totals

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Unity Chad Strilzuk Ryan Flaherty Matt Goulet Aaron Schmidt Cory Tunheim Justin Bader Curtis Nelson Mike Schmidt Eric Goulet Totals

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Ryan Flaherty rifles a throw to first in the first inning after bobbling a direct hit. Flaherty made a nice throw to first baseman Curtis Nelson to end the inning.

Cory Tunheim was greeted by elated teammates after his two-run homer in the third inning. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Unity’s Ryan Flaherty made a nice pickoff move on the mound to catch a Cardinal runner in a rundown situation. The runner was called out at third.

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Vikings winless at season’s end Frederic ghts but comes up empty Augusta 13, Frederic 10

by Marty Seeger FREDERIC — The Vikings have had their share of winnable games this season, and the sectional 1 regional playoff game against Augusta last Friday, July 13, was no exception.

Augusta came to Frederic with only one win on the season, and had their fair share of ups and downs. The game Friday night was somewhat of a testament to how the seasons have gone for both teams.

A total of 11 errors were committed on the night, with seven of those 11 coming from the Augusta side of the bench.

Errors weren’t a factor in the first inning for the Beavers though, as they managed to get four hits off of pitcher Nolan Neumann for five runs.

Frederic came right back in the bottom of the inning with three hits.

Neumann led off the inning with an infield single, and after a walk by Andrew Kurkowski, Jake Schmidt loaded the bases with no outs on a single to right. Kanan Hackett picked up the RBI single on a hit to the shortstop, and Beaver pitcher Jordan Ball botched

Frederic’s Ethan Cook is safe at third not long after he hit a double in the second inning against Augusta. – Photos by Marty Seeger a throw to first to get Ben G. Anderson on base. Two more runners would score and bring the Vikings to within one run.

“I was real happy with the kids’ effort and intensity,” said Frederic coach Ben Nelson.

The Vikings tied the game in the second inning with the help of a leadoff double from Ethan Cook. Cook later scored on two errors on Augusta, and

Frederic catcher Claire Erickson just missed a tag at home plate after he bobbled the ball. The Augusta runner missed home plate, but Erickson just missed the second attempt to tag him out.

Schmidt used his speed to score after being hit by a pitch. Schmidt then took advantage of two passed balls to get home.

The Vikings went scoreless in the third, and Augusta picked up four more runs in the fourth off a couple of walks and passed balls. After facing seven batters in the inning, Neumann was replaced with Cook, a freshman leftie that has shown future potential for the Vikings.

“Ethan Cook, as a freshman did a real nice job pitching for us,” said Nelson.

Cook became more consistent at throwing strikes this season, and other younger players showed more improvement as well. Freshman Claire Erickson showed potential as a future catcher, and sophomore Andrew Kurkowski showed future hitting potential. The Vikings not only battled youth this season, but a loss of players.

But that can only help a team for the future.

“I give those kids that stuck it out a lot of credit for hanging in there, continuing to work and continuing to get better,” Nelson said. Coach Nelson also added that the younger players were naturally a bit overwhelmed earlier in the season, but by the last game they became comfortable in that role.

Down 11-6 in the bottom of the fifth, Erickson led the Vikings off with a solid single down the left field line. After stealing second, Cook sacrificed a nice bunt and forced an error on the Beavers pitcher. Another error on the Augusta second baseman helped Frederic get the game to within two, but Augusta continued to stay slightly ahead of the Vikings for the win. Despite the loss, Frederic’s intensity lasted until the end.

“The biggest thing I learned about these kids is that there’s no quit in ‘em.

I think that was evident in the way they played Friday night’s game,” Nelson said.

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1 2 3 4 5 5 1 1 4 0 4 2 0 1 2 Individual Statistics Augusta AB H Clinton Grant 3 1 6 4 Chris Schmidt Jordan Ball 4 2 4 0 Scott Martinson 4 0 Robert Quick Justin Buttke 4 3 2 0 Josh Knuth 1 3 Willie Grans Zach Brown 3 1 Totals 33 12 Frederic Nolan Neumann Andrew Kurkowski Jake Schmidt Kanan Hackett David Harlander Ben G. Anderson Claire Erickson Bryan Meyer Ethan Cook Totals Augusta Jordan Ball Frederic Nolan Neumann Ethan Cook

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Dragons season ends in Baldwin Jordan Potvin drew a walk to lead off the inning. After the Smith single, Derek D’Jock walked to load the bases, and John Anderson walked home a run for the RBI. Siren made contact in their next three at bats, but couldn’t manufacture more runs to keep the game within reach.

The Dragons finish the season 2-9 in conference, with an overall record of 212.

Dragons give up only ve hits, but 11 runs too many Baldwin 11, Siren 1

by Marty Seeger BALDWIN — The Dragons ended their season to a tough BaldwinWoodville team on Tuesday night in regional action. Bobby Smith and

It wasn’t uncommon to see multiple Siren pitchers this season. Here John Anderson hurls a few pitches against Baldwin-Woodville earlier this season.

1 2 3 4 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 0 0 4 Individual Statistics AB H Siren 0 Adam Daniels 3 2 0 Jordan Potvin 1 Bobby Smith 2 Derek D’Jock 1 0 0 0 John Anderson 1 Christian Hall 2 Blake Hall 2 0 Marcus Backman 2 0 Thad Baasch 2 0 Totals 16 2 Team Siren B.W.

Siren’s Blake Hall makes a quick throw to home in an earlier game against the Blackhawk’s. - File photos by Marty Seeger “It’s not like they drove the ball on Christian Hall were the only two Siren us,” said Gibson, who added that players to notch hits in the game.

Hall struck a single in the second Baldwin had a few miscues early on in inning, and Smith’s hit came in the form the game, but managed to clean it up of a single in the fourth inning, which towards the end.

“We gave up six runs in the second eventually led to the first and only run of the game for the Dragons. But Siren inning, and none of them were earned, did work out of a couple of jams accord- so in two innings it was seven to nothing to coach Chad Gibson, and held ing and that’s awful tough to come back from,” Gibson said.

Baldwin-Woodville to only five hits.

Baldwin-Woodville Ninneman Geurkink McGee Dittmamn Ring Helland Hilgendorf Scritchfield Trickle Lunzer J. Rose Demotts Totals Siren Marcus Backman Adam Daniels B.W. M. Helland K. McGee

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SCF taking hit contest to the diamonds SCF Legion wins 10-straight games

by Matt Blumkin ST. CROIX FALLS – The underclassmen members of the St. Croix Falls Legion team spent their summers growing up by hitting home runs in a local sand lot.

“We just call each other up, go to the field and hit all day,” said SCF Legion player Matt Vold.

They would have home-run derbies while using the trees lining the grassy field as the fence. Gloves served as the bases, and they put up a net for catching stray pitches and foul balls. From the fourth grade on, it served the players as a practice ground that has lead them to victory now.

“The guys are showing that they listen and want to get better,” SCF Legion coach Scott Lindholm said of his team.

The Legion squad won 10-straight recently before dropping a tight 7-6 game to Bruce on July 16. They also have won 12 of their last 13 as the young team continues to pelt the ball at opponents.

“The top of our lineup has been fantastic,” said Lindholm. “Basically one through five every game, I know that literally two of those guys will get on base every inning. So in the first inning, we usually score a run or two, and that sets the tone for the game because the other team has to play catch-up.”

Two of those players, Gus Koecher and Vold, just finished their freshman year with the St. Croix Falls Saints.

Koecher has been hitting .435 with 10 RBIs and 19 runs through July 13. Vold has a .475 average with 19 RBIs and 19 runs for the Legion squad.

The rest of the players who were freshman in the spring have also been powering SCF Legion to victory this

St. Croix Falls Legion player Josh Larcom taking off after a hit against Luck Legion on July 13. Larcom is among the young SCF players that has made an impact this summer in their 10-game winning streak. – Photos by Matt Blumkin summer. They’ve been used to winning since the eight of them began playing TBall. It includes youth tournament wins in Siren, SCF and St. Francis, Minn., among others over the years.

“We got a lot of hardware,” said one player.

The spring season didn’t go as well for the young crew, however. They were split up between varsity and junior var-

St. Croix Falls Legion’s sophomore crew has been playing and winning together for years. They helped propel SCF to a 10-game win streak during the Legion season. (LEFT to RIGHT): Mac Rydeen, Ben Anderson, Cory Gebhard, Ryan Larson, Josh Larcom, Matt Vold, Austin Whittenberger and Gus Koecher.

W a t e r Normally by this time in the race season everyone is able to pick out who they think will win the big race at Grantsburg.

This year the field is so big, with fast sleds in every class, that I think it is impossible to pick a winner. What it will come down to is who does not make any mistakes. And so far this year it has been amazing who has made mistakes when it counts the most. This is going to make for some fantastic racing this coming weekend at the 31st-Annual World Championship at Grantsburg.

It is really fun to watch these people at the practice pond change one piece at a time and go faster and faster and faster.

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sity while the Saints varsity squad struggled with a 12-game losing streak.

Yet, the freshman on varsity hit a combined .515 at the plate.

“This young group, they’ve been playing together forever, and they’re used to winning,” said Lindholm.

“They’re used to being the show.”

They have also complemented the play of seniors Jake Larcom, Trygve Chinander and Steve Gebhard. Larcom, the team’s catcher, has a .375 average with 25 runs scored through July 13.

Chinander and Gebhard both have been effective pitching for SCF. Chinander has a 5-1 record with 29 strikeouts, and Gebhard has a 3-0 mark with 17 K’s.

The pitchers get plenty of hit support, SCF often has big innings with five to eight runs according to Lindholm. Yet, there’s more to their run production than their hitting. This team can steal the bag – 85-90 times unofficially and counting.

“We steal a lot of bases, and it usually takes the other team out of their rhythm,” said Lindholm. “About half the guys, I tell them, ‘you have the green light because they’re fast.’ They know how to run bases.”

Koecher and Larcom each have 13 stolen bases, and Josh Larcom has stolen 15 this season. On the other end, they and the rest of the Legion crew have improved on fielding. Lindholm said they’ve been cutting down on their errors while dealing with the terrain of their home field.

“If you go for a walk across the field, you might sprain your ankle twice,” said Lindholm.

SCF Legion has also beaten quality competition during the season. They split four games with WIAA sectional qualifier Unity, and they twice beat a Cameron Legion team made up of the spring Lakeland Conference champion squad.

During their winning streak, they beat Osceola Legion 7-6 in an extrainning contest and knocked out Luck Legion 15-10 for their 10th-consecutive win. Bruce Legion, which they beat 3-1 in the second game of their July 16 doubleheader, is also a strong club.

“They’ve realized after I told them 180,000 times, ‘you have so much promise, just be yourself, there’s no telling how far you guys could go if you want to,’” said Lindholm about his young squad.

They’ll find out next spring how much further they can go. SCF will wrap up their Legion season at Amery Legion on July 19.

T h o u g h t s guess I would go with an underdog who has been right near the top but never made it there. The reason being is that with the race course being shorter and some of the top drivers making mistakes this year so far, it can be anyone’s race. This is always a full LEFT: Taking the victory lap with the checkered flag at Grantsburg is one of the most exciting moments for any driver racing watercross. Arlen Peterson (No. 449) of Frederic on the victory lap after winning the Pro Vet World Championship in 2006. – Photo submitted

weekend of fun, which is put on this year by the Grantsburg Hockey Association. For more information about this wild and crazy sport you can go to any of the following four Web sites to see photos, information and a short video about watercross racing. www.snowsclub.com www.kmaracing.org www.iwausa.org w w w. g r a n t s b u r g w a t e r cross.com See you all at the races, Arlen Peterson No.449 Retired 2006 Pro Vet World Champ

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• Why can’t the Brewers win on the road?

• Why can’t the Twins dominate at home like they used to?

• Why has it been over 30 years since Amery has played Grantsburg in football?

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• Will the Grantsburg Honkers make the playoffs this year?

• Is it true that Unity baseball coaching legend Mike Morris will be stepping down from that position?

• Considering his unparalleled success rate, why doesn’t the Swami consider offering his prediction column to the nation via syndication?

• Why are Wisconsin hunters limited to only five Canada geese per day in the early hunting season, which runs from Sept. 1 to 15?

• Why wouldn’t a hunter spend $3 to apply for a fall turkey permit application, now that the season has been extended by 21 days to now run from Sept. 15 to Nov. 15?

• Why would a bow hunter who has shot nice bucks for 10 consecutive years with one bow, now claim his bow is obsolete and spend $500 for a new one?

• Why does the WIAA now allow barely regulated summer AAU basketball (and other summer leagues) when not so long ago they prohibited three or more players from the same team from playing together in the summer?

• How did the song “Seasons in the Sun” by Terry Jacks ever become a Top 40 pop hit?

• Was Ringo Starr really that great of a drummer, or was he just lucky to be at the right place at the right time?

• When will Frederic end their football conference championship drought, which has lasted for nearly 40 years?

• How many slam dunks would 6’11” 1970s Amery legend Al Rudd have had

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by Marty Seeger SEATTLE Wash. – Webster native Jarrod Washburn gave up his second grand slam of the season to Tiger slugger, and former Brewer, Gary Sheffield on Saturday, July 14.

Although Detroit won 6-3, Washburn pitched a good game, fanning four batters in two innings. Then in the third inning Sheffield landed the slam on a 22 count. “[Sheffield is] one of the greatest hitters ever, I think, in my opinion, and if DATE

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• Will Grantsburg earn a trip to the state baseball tourney by topping New Richmond in Friday’s sectional final at 5 p.m. in New Richmond?

• Why don’t high schools try to schedule their homecoming football game and dance for Saturday afternoon and Saturday night so kids can enjoy the homecoming dance for more than two hours?

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• Whatever happened to the outrageous Tim Freeman, who coached the Grantsburg football team from 1968 to 1970?

• Will Rod Sempf lead the St. Croix Falls Saints to gridiron glory in his first season at the coaching helm?

• Will David Brekke, son of Frederic legend Jim Brekke, see action as quarterback for Columbia University this fall?

• Will Frederic football coach Ken Belanger again produce a great offensive line and another 1,000-yard rusher in 2007?

• Will the “Bill Morrin era” of Grantsburg volleyball be known as the Kortney Morrin era for the next four years?

• Can Mr. Walleye set a record for the number of geese he bags this fall?

• Why isn’t the new dollar coin catching on?

• Is there anyone alive today who sings Captain and Tenille songs in the shower?

• Is Webster’s Brian Thill the best allaround high school athlete in Leader Land?

• Will huge crowds show up at Oakey Park in Osceola on Aug. 17, 18 and 19 for the W.B.A state baseball finals?

• Is the Ross Evavold listed as the editor of the Chippewa Herald daily newspaper the same lad who once served as the ill-tempered Leader sports editor in the early 1980s and whose graceful prose once adorned these very pages?

• Whatever happened to Leader sports editor and noted basketball official Steve Hacken?

• If there was room for all these questions this week, why do we have to wait until next week for trivia to return? e-mail John Ryan at jmr202@yahoo.com

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you make a mistake to a guy like him, he’s going to hurt you,” Washburn said to MLB reporter Patrick Brown.

“One through nine, they’ve got Jarrod Washburn guys that can hurt you, and I don’t think right-handers go into a game feeling really comfortable against them.”

Washburn (8-7) and the Mariners (5238) are still in the hunt for first place in the American League West Division, with Los Angeles (55-36) not far ahead in the standings.

– with information from MLB.com

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Team New Richmond-x Grantsburg Unity Baldwin-Woodville Webster Siren Frederic x-conference champion

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10-1 9-3 8-4 8-4 4-7 2-9 0-11

Overall 16-2 18-5 13-7 15-7 4-10 2-12 0-15

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Thursday, July 12 Braham, Minn., Legion 7, Grantsburg 4 Unity 15, Webster 0 (3 inn., nonconference) Unity 14, Webster 4 (3 inn., nonconference) Friday, July 13 St. Croix Falls Legion 15, Luck Legion 10 WIAA Regionals (#9) Augusta 14, (#8) Frederic 10 Monday, July 16 Bruce Legion 7, St. Croix Falls Legion 6 St. Croix Falls Legion 3, Bruce Legion 1 Tuesday, July 17 St. Croix Falls Legion 14, Cameron Legion 9 WIAA Regionals (#1) New Richmond 18, (#9) Augusta 0 (#4) Unity 14, (#5) Eleva-Strum 1 (#3) Grantsburg 19, (#6) Webster 2 (#2) Baldwin-Woodville 11, (#7) Siren 1

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Independent League Standings

Team Brill Millers St. Croix Ravens Haugen Knights Haugen Hornets Cumberland Islanders Grantsburg Honkers Stanberry Giants Spooner Cardinals Weyerhaeuser Black Hens Hayward Hawks Seeley Mudpuppies Webster Orioles Siren Steelers

League 8-1 7-1 7-1 6-2 5-4 5-5 5-5 4-4 4-4 4-5 1-7 1-9 0-10

Overall 8-1 15-6 7-1 6-2 5-4 6-7 5-5 8-9 4-4 4-5 1-7 1-9 0-12

Eastern Minny League Standings Central Division

Coming Up

Thursday, July 19 St. Croix Falls Legion at Amery Legion, 6 p.m.

Friday, July 20 WIAA Sectionals at New Richmond (#4) Unity at (#1) New Richmond, 11 a.m. (#2) Grantsburg vs. (#3) Baldwin-Woodville, 2 p.m.

Championship game, 5 p.m.

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Falun Church League Standings

Team Falun Churches Trade Lake Baptist Siren Covenant-Bethany Siren Assembly Webster Baptist West Sweden-Zion Lutheran Frederic Free Calvary Covenant Trade River Free Living Hope-Grace Faith Lutheran

Pour House 11, Hap’s Landing 8 Jed’s 10, Hole in Wall 9 Sundowns 31, Century 21 7 Thursday, July 12 Falun Church League West Sweden Zion Lutheran 21, Trade Lake Baptist 8 Friday, July 13 Falun Church League Faith Lutheran 9, Calvary Covenant 8 Trade Lake Baptist 14, Siren Covenant-Bethany 13 Monday, July 16 T&T Logging 14, High Town Girls 3 Chell Trucking 13, Skol Bar 9 Maurer Construction 9, Coyland 8

Overall 7-0 7-0 5-3 4-3 4-3 3-4 2-4 2-5 2-5 1-5 1-6

Area Scores

Wednesday, July 11 Siren Men’s League TNJ 10, Gjonnes Construction 8

Team Chisago Lakes, Minn., Bulldogs Pine City, Minn., Pirates St. Croix River Bandits Braham, Minn., Stars

League. Overall 12-6 10-5 9-9 9-9 7-12 10-16 5-13 5-13

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Friday, July 13 Chisago Lakes, Minn., 8, St. Croix River Bandits 3 Saturday, July 14 Brill 5, Grantsburg 4 Sunday, July 15 Grantsburg 12, Stanberry 2 Haugen Knights 11, Siren 3 Spooner 16, Webster 1 St. Croix River Bandits 3, Nowthen, Minn., 2 (at Oakey Park)

Coming Up

Thursday, July 19 St. Croix River Bandits at Chisago Lakes, Minn., 7 p.m.

Friday, July 20 Grantsburg at Osceola, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 21 Osceola Braves at St. Croix River Bandits, noon Sunday, July 22 Webster at Grantsburg, 1 p.m.

Cumberland at Siren, 1 p.m.

Amateur baseball roundup Honkers split over weekend GRANTSBURG – The Honkers spilt a pair of key league games against Brill and Stanberry over the weekend.

They fell 5-4 to Brill on July 14, but they rebounded to pound Stanberry 122 the next day.

“That’s always the story when we

play Brill - I can think of at least four one-run games we’ve played with them over the past five years,” said Honkers player Dan Hinrichs.

The Honkers will keep their playoff push going with a contest against Webster on Sunday, July 22. – Matt Blumkin

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Next: vs. Giants @ Reds The Brewers have started the second half of the season with some positives. They’ve won three of their last four games and continue to make plays at just the right time.

Despite giving up three homers on Monday night, Dave Bush earned his eighth win of the season. The Crew has been solid in the hitting department lately, with Ryan Braun grabbing much of the headlines. Braun has been batting .396 in his last 23 games, with 27 RBIs and 10 dingers. At 6 ft., 200 lbs., you wouldn’t expect a person like Braun to be a power hitter like the 260-pound Prince Fielder, but his power and versatility as a hitter has made him an early standout for Milwaukee. One thing Brewer fans should take note of is their upcoming series versus the struggling Giants this weekend. Barry Bonds is currently four away from tying Hank Aaron in the home run race, and since Miller Park is a home run hitter’s dream, there’s no telling what might happen, even if Bonds has been hitless in 20 at bats lately.

– Marty Seeger

Next: vs. Tigers, Angels, @ Blue Jays Now that’s a good way to start the second half! The Minnesota Twins started the second half of the season red-hot with a fourgame sweep of the Oakland Athletics. Joe Mauer capped up the fourth and final win with an RBI single during the ninth inning.

Boof Bonser won that game on the mound, and hopefully he will keep looking more like he did in 2006 than his shaky first half in 2007. Johan Santana appears to be catching fire again with eight strikeouts to help the Twins’ second contest against the A’s.

Santana has lost only four games during the season’s second half over the past four years. Scott Baker also looked good in his win over the A’s to start the series. If the pitching staff can keep up like that, the Twins should be able to keep cutting away at the Detroit Tigers’ division lead. The Twins have a history of second half comebacks with a big one in 2006 to win the division, and they did the same in 2003. Will history repeat itself again? – Matt Blumkin

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Cat sh and the case of the missing rope

Marty Seeger The Bottom Line

When the weather gets hot and humid, the only thing I can think about is fishing, but then again, that’s all I every really think about—at least until hunting season arrives.

Monday, I On decided to hit the St. Croix River catfish population for the first time this year, which is something I’ve been looking forward to for a long

time.

One of the best things about fishing for cats is the fact that all you really need is a little weight, and a hook with something that smells dead, rotten or can’t be brought indoors. There are all sorts of recipes for the perfect catfish bait on the market, and most of them can be found in your own pantry. Bait ingredients can range in weirdness from WD-40, to Ivory soap, but most people I’ve heard have good luck with plain old chicken livers.

I tried my luck at the Nevers Dam landing just north of St. Croix Falls on Monday evening and was greeted by the dank, musty smell of dead crayfish, and other river odors that are common this time of year. While it might be unpleasant for some, it was actually quite inviting, as this is a typical smell you might encounter along a good stretch of catfish water.

The calm before the storm during an evening of catfishing at Nevers Landing north of St. Croix Falls. - Photo by Marty Seeger It was surprising to see that nobody else had the same idea as I had, which had me a little worried if I was in the right spot. But after observing the various objects of fishing debris along the banks, it was clear that someone had fished here previously. After picking up as much clutter as I could carry, I settled in for the evening bite.

Enjoying the mugginess of summer and the stillness of the St. Croix River was peaceful for the first half hour or so—that is, until the real excitement of the night began. Distant laughter soon turned into shouts of joy from the Minnesota side.

I should have known that the hot summer night and the sandy beaches would bring evening swimmers for a cool-down. It was a group of about eight to 12 boys, and it appeared that they were on a hiking and camping trip. From what I could hear, they had done a similar trip last season, and from the laughter it must have been quite a time.

They proceeded to swim the width of the river and into Wisconsin, laughing and kicking the entire way, with me hoping they’d drive a few catfish up the river. Once they got to the other side one of them sarcastically yelled, “Ah, Wisconsin, the land of opportunity!”

But the land of opportunity soon soured as they approached a leaning tree over the river.

“The rope is gone,” one yelled is dismay. The others couldn’t believe it either. Just last year they had enjoyed some of the best swimming ever. Even one said that there was no use swimming there if there wasn’t a rope to swing on.

But the young men’s attention soon found other things to occupy their time, and in minutes they were floating two immense logs back across to the Minnesota side of the river.

It dawned on me then that these were probably the first group of men in nearly 100 years to have ridden massive

logs down the St. Croix River. They were called river pigs then, and it was probably a little more dangerous.

I’ll bet one of the boys in the group was an aspiring history teacher, who thought it would be great to honor loggers of the past. Or perhaps it was an activity to replace the rope that had been mysteriously cut. Either way, the group eventually moved on after cooling down, and found the hiking trail that eventually led them home.

It wasn’t long before the next group arrived to find the missing rope. A group of about four from the Wisconsin side this time, with beach towels in tow and an itch to cool down. These kids were different in the fact that none of them had any plans to swim without a rope to swing from. After a few expletives that need not be mentioned, they moved on, probably in search of another tree with rope.

Then, much to my surprise, a third group arrived, and by this time I was beginning to think that this rope must have held magical powers. This group had similar thoughts as the two before, but after a bit of convincing from the others, they decided to stay and enjoy the evening.

As for the missing rope—an employee of the National Park Service likely cut it, since it is an illegal activity in our national parks. As for me, I decided to head for home, without a catifish or a solitary bite. Perhaps I’ll give it another shot sometime after dark, or when the river is less busy.

It was an eventful evening, relaxing and fun, but it’s going to take more than just a single piece of rope to keep me from coming back to Nevers Landing.

New 2007 deer regulations available online

by Marty Seeger MADISON — The DNR announced that the 2007 hunting regulations are now online. You can check out the regulations on the Wisconsin Hunting and Trapping Regulations page on the DNR Web site. Printed versions will be available at DNR service centers and license vendors around mid-August.

Some of the highlights include the October gun hunt, which is in the second year of a two-year trial moratorium. Unless a two-to-one deer ratio is met this season, an October antlerless

deer gun season will return in 2008.

Only one of the five deer management regions made it last season, so this year its even more important to keep the harvest up if you’re opposed to the October gun-deer hunts that have occurred in the past.

Earn-a-Buck prequalification is another important thing to note in the regulations this year. But those who hunt in Polk and Burnett counties are excluded from EAB this season, except for the extreme southwest corner of Polk County, which is part of 22A—an EAB

unit this year. Be sure to check the regulations if you hunt outside of Polk and Burnett counties. You might find yourself in EAB this season.

Another important part of the regulations is the second year of the youth gun deer hunt that will take place on the weekend of Oct. 6-7. If you have a youngster in the age bracket of 12-15 years, and they possess a hunter safety certificate and gun deer tag, consider taking him or her out for the weekend hunt. It’s a great way to introduce a kid into hunting and the outdoors.

Also in 2007 you can expect to see a difference in archery tags. This year there will be one buck-specific tag and one antlerless-specific tag. In previous years, each tag was good for either sex.

The gun deer tags will remain similar to last year, and feature one buck tag good for any unit and a free antlerless tag good for any herd control or EAB unit statewide. – with information from www.dnr.state.wi.us

Youth in the Outdoors coming to Coyland Creek

by Marty Seeger SIREN — The second–annual Youth in the Outdoors day is set to take place on Aug. 4 at the Coyland Creek, Sporting Clay and Game Preserve.

Nearly 80 kids showed up for the event last year, and Mitch Coyour, owner and operator of Coyland Creek said that he expects over 100 kids this season.

Last year, Youth in the Outdoors ran in conjunction with Range Day, but this year the two events will take place on two separate weekends, with Range Day running on Aug. 10-11. Coyour said that having the two events together last year was good for the numbers, but it made it difficult for Coyour to help out with two events going at the same time.

This year the event will feature .22 rifle and BB gun shooting by St. Croix

Outdoors and archery shooting with Great Northern Outdoors. A fly fishing seminar by Fur, Fins and Feathers and turkey feather painting with Lynda Wood, which was very popular with the kids last year.

Also featured on the list of activities is a photo contest, where kids can bring in an outdoor photo to be judged, taxidermy seminars by Hopkins Northwood’s Taxidermy, a trapping seminar, wood duck house building and much more. The event is free for the kids and will run from 9 a.m., to 3 p.m.

Range day will feature gun representatives from nearly 15 different manufacturers, and archery representatives from Matthews, Hoyt and Browning.

For more information contact Coyland Creek at 715-653-4273.

Mitch Coyour, (R) owner and operator of Coyland Creek presented a check of $800 to help fund the Youth in the Outdoors day at Coyland Creek Aug. 4.

Dustin Gabrielson (L) is assisting in organizing the outdoors event, which is free for youth. - Photo by Marty Seeger

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Polk County sheriff’s report Accidents: June 28, 9:15 a.m., St. Croix Falls Twp., Wayne’s Polk Plaza, 1961 Hwy. 8; MELISSA L. DURAND, 37, Ham Lake, Minn., was parking in a stall in front of the Wayne’s Polk Plaza business. As she began to stop the vehicle, it lurched forward. The vehicle jumped the sidewalk and struck the building. The car and building sustained damage.

June 29, 8:05 a.m., Lincoln Twp., CTH JJ/60th Street, .5 mile north of 80th Avenue, GARY C. BADEN, 46, Amery, struck a deer on the roadway.

June 30 5:35 p.m., Black Brook Twp., Hwy. 63/60th Street, .25 mile north of CTH A/10th Avenue; #1—BRIAN E. ANDERSON, 54, Clear Lake; #2—CARRIE D. EYTCHESON, 21, Hayward. Unit 2 following too close to unit 1. Unit 1 taps brakes and motions unit 2 to go around. Unit 2 passed unit 1 and taps brakes. Unit 1 pulls to the shoulder as unit 2 slows.

Units 1 and 2 collide, causing minor damage. Unit 1 fails to stop. Unit 2 stops near CTH A. Both drivers claim the other attempted to run them off of the road. Unit 1 driver cited for failure to stop after accident; unit 2 driver cited for following a vehicle too closely.

July 4, 12:30 p.m., Lincoln Twp., private property at 858 AC 115th Street, #1—JORDAN D. MORFITT, 20, Amery; #2— KENNETH W. LEE, 42, New Auburn. Unit 1 was southbound in a driveway at unregulated Tintersection. Unit 2 was eastbound on the driveway. Due to the woods visually obscuring the intersection and other roadway for both vehicles and excessive speed, the vehicles impacted in the intersection, causing damage.

July 7, 4:59 a.m., Beaver Township, Hwy. 8, .1 mi E of 50th Street, No. 1—JUSTIN M GRIFFIN, 18, White Bear Lake; No. 2—DAVID J. CLOSE, 60, Knapp; Unit 2 was traveling eastbound on USH 8. Unit 1 was westbound on USH 8, crossed over the center line and struck unit 2 in the rear left tire of the trailer. Unit 1 skidded across the westbound lane approximately 210 feet. Unit 1 skidded to the left and stopped, facing

southeast. Driver of unit 1 stated he hit a bump in the road, which caused him to cross the center line. Unit 2 pulled to the right and stopped. Driver of unit 1, GRIFFIN, received a minor injury (wearing seat belt)/transported by EMS.07/07/07, 6:56 AM, Black Brook Twp., STH 46, .75 mi N of 45th Avenue, CECILIA A. KOBS, 18, Deer Park, was traveling north on STH 46, drove onto the right shoulder, running into the mailbox at 516 STH 46.

Unit 1 traveled over the center line, over-corrected, and lost control, turning 180 degrees and came to a rest in the east ditch, facing south. Driver KOBS received a minor injury (no transport/wearing seat belt).

Cited for inattentive driving.

07/08/07, 10:13 PM, St. Croix Falls Twp., USH 8, .25 mi W of STH 35 N; #1—THERESA M CHICILO, 20, Osceola; #2— ROGER S. SAPP, 77, Milltown, #3—JAMES E. GOODWIN, 39, Amery; Unit 1 was leaving the parking lot of Super America without its headlights on when it struck unit 2 in the eastbound fast lane. Unit 2 was pushed into the middle turn lane where it struck unit 3 head on. Unit 3 was traveling westbound, waiting to turn into the Super America. Unit 1 rolled back and came to rest in the driveway of Super America. Unit 2 came to rest facing eastbound in the middle turn lane and half in the fast eastbound lane. Unit 3 then moved to the parking lot of Super American to get off of USH 8. Unit 1 driver, CHICILO, was cited for failure to stop or yield.

07/08/07, 6 PM, village of Centuria, 8th Street at Central, JARED T. NORLANDER, 26, St. Croix Falls, was making a left turn and was obviously going too fast for the wet conditions.

Vehicle went through the intersection and into the ditch.

Driver cited for failure to notify police of an accident.

07/09/07, 4:45 PM, Alden Twp., STH 65, .2 mi N of 28th Avenue, LYNETTE R. JOHNSON, 17, New Richmond, was traveling southbound on Hwy 65. Driver of unit 1 failed to negotiate a curve on a hill.

Driver over-corrected, causing the vehicle to go into the north-

bound lane. As the vehicle began entering the east ditch, the driver again over-corrected, causing the vehicle to skid across both lanes and into the west ditch. Unit 1 rolled over completely once. Unit 1 rolled backward to its resting place.

Cited for driving too fast for conditions.

7/09/07, 5:39 PM, Clayton Twp., USH 63 at 60th Avenue, #1—NORMA J. ECKLUND, 70, Baldwin; #2—GREGORY A HOELSCHER, 51, Amery; Unit 1 was southbound on USH 63.

Unit 2 was stationary at the stop sign located at the intersection of USH 63/60th Ave. Unit 2 continued west, striking unit 1 (still southbound) on the driver’s side door. Both vehicles came to rest on the west shoulder of USH 63.

Driver of unit 2 stated he did not see unit 1 when driving onto USH 63. Driver of unit 2 was cited for failure to yield from the stop sign. Driver of unit 2, HOELSCHER, received a citation for failure to yield. A passenger in unit 1, RANDALL N. ECKLUND, 43, Baldwin, received injuries (wearing seat belt) and was transported by EMS. 07/10/07, 7:51 AM, Osceola Twp., 240th St, 5’ N of CTH M; #1—SCOTT A. LARSON, 35, Balsam Lake; #2—DOUGLAS G BORGERSON, 64, Luck; Unit 1 pulled to a stop sign at the intersection of CTH M on 240th Street. Unit 1 pulled ahead, slowly waiting for the traffic to clear on CTH M when unit 2 made contact with the rear of his vehicle.

07/10/07, 10:50 PM, Apple River Twp., 108th Street/CTH I, 200’ N of 170th Av/CTH Z; JOHN D. HANSEN, 43, Balsam Lake, was southbound on 108th Street/CTH I and failed to negotiate a right curve at 170th Avenue/CTH I. Vehicle entered the ditch and rolled. Driver sustained injuries (wearing seat belt)/no EMS transport. Driver cited for driving to fast for conditions.

07/10/07, 1:30 AM, St. Croix Falls Twp., STH 35, .25 mi N of 140th Ave, JEFFREY L. OSBORNE, 44, Osceola, was southbound on STH 35, crossed the northbound lane, struck a “No Passing” zone sign on the

east side of STH 35, blew out the driver’s front tire, continued to drive. Arrested by St. Croix Falls P.D. for OWI. 07/11/07, 5 PM, village of Milltown, Holiday gas station parking lot, STH 35, Milltown, #1 Hit & Run Vehicle; #22Legally Parked Vehicle owned

by MARJIE L. BIBEAU of Frederic. Unit 2 was legally parked. Unit 1 backed out of a parking space and collided into unit 2. Unit 1 left the scene.

07/15/07, 6:40 PM, Alden Twp., 192nd Street, .1 mi S of 20th Avenue, THOMAS O MONDOR, 49, Star Prairie, was southbound on 192nd St, attempting to negotiate a curve.

Unit 1 was traveling too fast around a curve and lost control.

Unit 1 went across the roadway, skidding sideways.

Unit 1 entered the northbound ditch and struck several trees and brush. Unit 1 came to a rest on the steep ditch embankment, facing northbound. Driver of unit 1 left the scene prior to the police arrival, went home and failed to notify the police of the accident. Driver cited for unreasonable speed.

Other Incidents: 06/14/07, PHILLIP SCHILLER, Woodbury, MN, reported that someone had entered his outbuilding located in rural Frederic area, and stole sheet metal and steel pipes.

06/22/07, MARK L. JENSEN, Roberts, WI, reported the theft of his 14’ Alumacraft from his location on South Shore Drive, Amery.

06/22/07, NIKKI M. ANDREWS, RR Amery, reported the theft of her Polaris snowmobile helmet, two HarleyDavidson motorcycle helmets and two large, green totes with clothing belonging to JOSHUA M. ANDREWS from her residence in Alden Township.

06/23/07, SCOTT J. LOULA, RR Balsam Lake, reported the theft of his 2002 Seadoo watercraft from his dock, Balsam Lake Township.

06/24/07, DOUGLAS SCHMIDT, RR Osceola, reported the theft of his U.S. flag, along with the flagpole being damaged at his property.

06/26/07, ROBERT WELLS,

Polk County criminal court Felony Thomas Moyer, 23, Turtle Lake, burglary, criminal damage to property, theft. Signature bond set of $5,000. Preliminary hearing scheduled for Aug. 14.

Buffington, Troy 28, Osceola, burglary, criminal damage to property, theft. Signature bond set of $5,000. Adjourned initial hearing set for Aug. 16.

Misdemeanor Lennie Prouty, 47, Frederic, pled not guilty to disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana.

Signature bond set of $5,000.

Adjourned initial hearing set for Aug. 16.

Randy Lord, 24, Osceola, pled not guilty to resisting/obstructing an officer.

Signature bond set of $1,000.

Status conference scheduled for July 17.

Peter Bohnel, 38, Dresser,

receiving stolen property. Court review set for Aug. 3.

Tyler Berends, 17, New Richmond, pled guilty to disorderly conduct. Court fine imposed of $248 on each count.

Nicholas Duncan, 27, Frederic, pled not guilty to resisting/obstructing an officer.

Signature bond set of $1,000.

Court review set for July 23.

Rodney Moltzer, 47, Centuria, pled not guilty to possession of marijuana. Court review set for July 23.

Trevor McCurdy, 28, St. Croix Falls, disorderly conduct.

Signature bond set of $1,000.

Adjourned initial hearing set for Aug. 13.

John Brook, 24, Billings, Mt. Court found him guilty of disorderly conduct, imposed a fine of $248.

Abdirahman Hassan, 20,

Amery, pled not guilty to disorderly conduct. Review set for Aug. 14.

Gene Schuldt, 36, Centuria, pled not guilty to disorderly conduct. Court review set for Aug. 17.

Ashell Locker, 32, Somerset, pled not guilty to resisting/obstructing an officer.

Signature bond set of $1,000.

Review set for Aug. 17.

Jeremy K. Johnson, 25, Osceola, pled not guilty to resisting/obstructing an officer.

Signature bond set of $1,000.

Court review set for Aug.14.

Traffic Jamie L. Johnson, 24, Osceola, reckless driving.

Signature bond set of $10,000.

Adjourned initial hearing set for Aug. 6.

Jeremy Schouten, 29, Centuria, OWI, operating with a

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prohibited alcohol concentration of .08 or more. Cash bond set of $500. Adjourned initial hearing set for Aug. 13.

Justin Meinert, 26, Forest Lake, Minn., pled not guilty to OWI, PAC .08 or more. Court review set for Sept. 7.

Kristopher Owen, 28, Osceola, pled not guilty to operating after revocation. Review set for Aug. 17.

Jeremy West, 24, Clayton, pled not guilty to operating after revocation. Review set for Aug. 14. Signature bond set of $1,000.

Sergio Cano, 31, Barron, pled not guilty to operating without a valid license. Review set for Aug. 14.

Troy I. Anderson, 31, Osceola, pled not guilty to operating while revoked. Review set for Aug. 14.

RR Dresser, reported the theft of a Chev ? ton pickup truck from his property.

06/29/07, BONNIE GLASSEL, RR Osceola, reported three signs stolen from her business along USH 8, St. Croix Falls Twp. 06/28/07, JACK D PORTER, RR Amery, reported the theft of his Subaru Soft Cut concrete saw from the back of his pickup truck while it was parked on his property.

06/29/07, KRISTINA MARLOWE, RR Amery, reported the theft of her cell phone from her vehicle.

07/02/07, a Black Brook Township street sign and a mailbox owned by JULIE ANDERSON, RR Amery, were vandalized.

07/02/07, mailboxes owned

by JEANINE ROWELL and MATTHEW ROWELL, both of rural Clear Lake, were vandalized.07/02/07, KIMBERLY OLSON, Menomonie, WI, reported that her purse had been stolen from her camper, Wilkin’s Resort, Bone Lake.07/03/07, LOREN MONSON, RR Balsam Lake, reported his mailbox had been vandalized.

07/03/07, mailbox vandalisms occurred to ED DAYTON and LAURA HOJEM (both of RR

Amery) and ROBERT GILBERTSON, RR Clayton.

07/04/07, mailbox vandalisms reported by KRISTINE M LINDGREN, BRONSON L. BEAUVEIS and GARY F. JOHNSON, all rural Balsam Lake (W. Bone Lake Drive).

07/04/07, mailbox vandalism reported by SHARI DAVISON, STEVE HANSEN, and TROY CHRISTENSEN, all of rural Centuria.

07/04/07, DENNIS D JOSEPHS, RR St. Croix Falls, mailbox vandalism.

07/02/07, JAMES L. MOYER, RR Milltown, reported that his six-gallon outboard motor gas tank was stolen from his boat while located on his property.

07/05/07, ALTON DUERKOP, RR Centuria reported his mailbox was vandalized.

07/05/07, DONALD A. SWANSON, RR Cushing, reported the theft of copper tubing and copper wiring from his property.

07/09/2007, a 2000 Wabash refrigerated semi-trailer was stolen from the parking lot of Wayne’s Polk Plaza, St. Croix Falls. Owner: DANIEL HAAVITO TRUCKING, INC., Pine City, MN.

Burnett County civil court Well Fargo Auto Finance vs.

Joel C. Brenzier, Grantsburg, 2003 Ford Focus plus $371.25.

HSBC Bank Nevada N.A. vs.

Stephanie Schultz, Shell Lake,

$2,980.70.

Bayfield Financial, LLC vs.

Eugene D. Songetay, Danbury, $1,131.13.

Polk County divorces Divorces granted Thomas and Kristin Beltran.

Married 1999.

Michael and Vick Mooney.

Married 2003.

James and Kim Hugo.

Married 1981. No children.

Divorces filed Pamela and Jeffrey Lehmann, Osceola. Married 2005. No children.

Julie Walker, Moose Lake, Minn., and Thomas Walker, St.

Croix Falls. Married 2005. No children.

Sheila and Pierre Schwederske, Osceola.

Married 1991. No children.

Jennifer and Kevin Olmstead, Amery. Married 1995. One child.

Cynthia Sigsworth, Balsam Lake, and Jason Sigsworth, Amery. Married 2003. No children.

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Burnett Co. marriage licenses John R. Nelson, Swiss, and Kimberly A. Harvieux, Swiss, July 9.

Adam J. Pavlicek, Sand Lake, and Debra M. Sear, St. Louis Park, Minn., July 10.

Jonathan M. Java, Wood River, and Amanda M. Bartusch, Wood River, July 13.

Edward J. Snodgrass, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., and Caroline N. Peterson, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., July 13.

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Polk County civil court Jane Ricci, Amery, plaintiff.

The Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Co., Madison, David Sykora, Deer Park, Allstate Insurance Co., Madison, Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Minnesota, Eagan, Minn., Geico Indemnity Co., Milwaukee, defendants. Plaintiff filed wrongful death lawsuit fol-

lowing March 1, 2007, auto accident in which her daughter, Nicole Peterson, was injured and died. Plaintiff seeks damages, alleging that her daughter’s injuries were caused by the negligence of Ashley Severson, deceased, and by alleged negligence of David Sykora.

S & C Bank, Amery, plaintiff.

Scott and Sarah Dunham, defendants. Plaintiff alleges that

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defendants failed to make monthly loan payments and a total of $36,828.53 is due.

U.S. Bank, National Association, Owensboro, Ky., plaintiff. Steven Alexander, Frederic and Jamie Worthington, Frederic, defendants. Plaintiff seeks mortgage foreclosure and sale of property for payments due of $18,148.58.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Fort

Mill, S.C., plaintiff. Rebecca McKenzie, Osceola, defendant.

Plaintiff seeks mortgage foreclosure and sale of property for payments due of $128,596.87.

Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Simi Valley, Calif., plaintiff.

Shane and Julie Hansen, Luck, defendants. Plaintiff seeks mortgage foreclosure and sale of property for payments due of $97,452.72.

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Employment

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ADRCs are the gateways to long-term care services SIREN – Today thousands of Wisconsin’s elderly and people who have disabilities receive public-funded long-term care services such as assistance with bathing and eating, home visits from a nurse, home-deliveredmeals and care-management services.

These services can be provided at home or in an assisted-living facility. Unfortunately, there are still over 11,000 people statewide in need of these services currently on waiting lists because community-based waiver programs do not have the funds to serve them all.

An integral part of the state’s long-term care expansion will be the Aging and Disability Resource Center. ADRCs are

service centers that provide a place for the public to get accurate, unbiased information on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability. These centers are friendly, welcoming places anyone can contact to receive information and assistance regarding not only the public benefits that may be available, but all of the programs and services available throughout the area.

The ADRC is the gateway to services, the point of contact for eligibility determination for long-term care programs. There is no cost for the information provided by the ADRC. Individuals, concerned families or friends, or professionals working with

issues related to aging, physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, mental health issues or substance us disorders, would receive information specifically tailored to each person’s situation. ADRC services will be provided at the center, via telephone or through a home visit, depending on which is more convenient.

New ADRC initiatives are linked to the startup of a statewide-managed care effort to public-funded long-term care services.

Within the 11-county NW-LTCO consortium, Barron is the only county currently providing ADRC services. Additional ADRC’s within the northwest will be developed prior to the implementation of long-

term care reform throughout the region.

There are currently 18 ADRC’s offering services to residents in 23 counties across the state.

If you are interested in learning more about the development of Aging and Disability Resource Centers, you can go online to www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/LTCare/General info/RCs.htm or call Candace Fitzgerald at 715-349-2181.

If you would like more information about long-term care reform and the NW-LTCO consortium, please go online to www.nwltco.org or call Fitzgerald. – submitted

Burnett County warrants Marie R. Beaulieu, 28, Luck, commitment, July, 11.

Michael J. Belisle, 33, Shell Lake, commitment, July 11.

Tanya M. Belland, 24, Grantsburg, commitment, July 11.

Elijah Benjamin, 28, Danbury, warrant - failure to appear, July 11.

Michael W. Blackdeer, 21, Hayward, commitment, July 11.

Carey A. Connors-Boutin, Danbury, warrant - failure to appear, July 9.

Jean G. Bradshaw, 30, Danbury, commitment, July 11.

Floyd A. Buchin, 39,

Superior, warrant - failure to appear, July 11.

Glenda L. Buskirk, 49, Danbury,commitment, July 11.

Christopher M. Edwards, 24, Moundsview, Minn., commitment, July 11.

Kenneth A. Erickson, 32, Grantsburg, arrest warrant complaint, July 9.

Christine R. Evitch, 38, Hudson, commitment, July 10.

Michael J. Glienke, 38, Milltown, warrant - failure to appear, July 11.

Holly Graves, 27, Siren, commitment, July 11.

Mia N. Graves, 26,

Sandstone, Minn., commitment, July 11.

William J. Hancock, 45, Cumberland, commitment, July 11.

Daniel C. Hess, 39, Cumberland, commitment, July 11.

Jon G. Isker, 40, Grantsburg, commitment, July 11.

Ramona M. Jack, 19, Lac Du Flambeau, warrant – failure to appear, July, 11.

Angelica L. Jackson, 32, Webster, commitment, July 11.

Jeremy J. Johnson, 19, Webster, commitment, July 11.

Craig A. Jones, 40, Cushing,

commitment, July 11.

Lance B. Kegg, 24, Onamia, Minn., commitment, July 11.

Andrew Z. Kittelson, 19, arrest warrant - complaint, July 12.

Robert L. Lemieux, 18, Cumberland, warrant – failure to appear, July 13.

Russell W. Lindbom, 39, Grantsburg, arrest warrant – complaint, July 10.

Brian D. Matrious, 45, Hinckley, Minn., warrant – failure to appear, July 11.

Wendy J. Merrill, 19, Cumberland, warrant – failure to appear, July 11.

Richard B. Nelson, 39, Frederic, commitment, July 10.

Shaleah F. Reynolds, 19, Webster, commitment, July 11.

Amber L. Skinaway, 20, Siren, commitment, July 11.

Waylon J. Snyder, 23, Hinckley, Minn., warrant – failure to appear.

Randi L. Songetay, 23, Danbury, arrest warrant – complaint, July 11.

Richard E. Southerton, 51, River Falls, commitment, July 11.

Christopher A. Staples, 20, Webster, arrest warrant – complaint, July 10.

Kiowa S. Staples, 20, Sandstone, commitment, July 11.

Brandon W. Thompson, 20, Webster, commitment, July 11.

Joseph M. Trenter, 20, Webster, commitment, July 11.

Davin G. Tyler, 41, Webster, commitment, July 11.

Katrina L. Willard, 23, St. Paul, Minn., commitment, July 11.

Bradley C. Young, 24, Danbury, commitment, July 11.

dence. The incident is under investigation.

Town of Oakland, July 12: Diane M. Medaglia, 61, Webster, reported damage to her mailbox. The incident is under investigation.

Town of Sand Lake, July 13: James S. Anderson, 55, Siren reported two minibikes and fishing rods and reels taken from a shed. The incident is under investigation.

Town of Scott, July 13: Catherine M. Maciewicz, 46, Scandia, Minn., reported inner tubes, fishing rods and reels, weather radio and a set of keys taken from a cabin. The incident is under investigation.

Town of La Follette, July 14: David A. Herzog, 44, Ham Lake, Minn., reported the theft of an

ATV. The incident is under investigation.

Town of Daniels, July 14: John J. Trombley, 69, Forest Lake, Minn., reported electric wire, speakers, chain saw, power tools, ATV trailer and gas taken from cabin. The incident is under investigation.

Town of Grantsburg, July 14: Damon L. Johnson, 29, Grantsburg, reported copper wire and possibly scrap metal take from his mother’s farm.

The incident is under investigation.

Town of Wood River, July 15: Paul J. Keleher, 58, White Bear Lake, Minn., reported copper wire from propane tank to cabin stolen. The incident is under investigation.

Burnett County sheriff’s report Accidents Town of Wood River, July 11: A vehicle owned by Laura M. Heller, 32, Grantsburg, was hit while parked in the Burnett Dairy parking lot. A witness reported that a white, full-size pickup with gray or chrome stripe hit the vehicle. The driver of the pickup

did not stop.

Arrests Village of Webster, July 12: Bryan L. Belisle, 21, Webster, was cited and arrested for two counts of criminal damage to property, OAR, unregistered vehicle, improper display and reckless driving.

Town of Swiss, July 12: Todd M. Chafer, 35, Danbury, was cited and arrested for domestic battery.

Town of Sand Lake, July 12: Cheryl A. Baxter, 57, Hertel, was cited and arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.

Town of West Marshland, July

Burnett County criminal court Christopher A. Staples, 20, Webster, possess game fish during closed season - excess of bag limit, $248.60; possess bow/spear/similar device, $530.00; unlawful spearing of game fish, $426.90.

Marchell M. Pardun, 43, Danbury, ATV owner permit operation by minor, $173.40.

John L. Halberg, 27, Pine City, Minn., operate ATV adjacent to roadway, $186.00.

Kyle L. Ingram, 24, Sarasota, Fla., automobile following too closely, $186.00.

Billie J. Kozak, 19, Grantsburg, minor transporting intoxicants in motor vehicle, $375.00; operate without valid license, $375.00.

Monica R. Butler, 62, Shell Lake, speeding, $211.20.

Justin A. Elkins, 18, Shell Lake, speeding, $186.00.

Dawn M. I. Taylor, 33,

Webster, speeding, $186.00.

Donald R. John, 61, Stacy, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Michael J. Decorah, 41, Webster, speeding, $186.00.

Richard M. Bottolfson, 22, Amery, speeding, $160.80.

Jeremiah J. Trepczyk, 28, Grantsburg, OWI, $665.50, alcohol assessment, license revoked six months.

Jill R. Thoreson, 38, Grantsburg, OWI, $793.00, alcohol assessment, license revoked eight months.

Melanie K. Quaderer, 32, Hinckley. Minn., issue worthless check, $249.00.

Jessica M. Moyland, 31, Superior, issue worhtless check, $249.00.

August J. Carlson, 34, Hertel, issue worthless check, revocation of probation, five months’ jail time, credit for 121 days already served.

Theresa M. Patterson, 43, Siren, criminal damage to property - two counts, $498.00.

Travis J. Wessels, 24, Siren, possession of drug paraphernalia, $225.00.

Tracee R. Belisle, 22, Webster, operate while revoked, $413.00.

Lori S. McGeshick, 40, Milwaukee, OWI, $957.00, alcohol assessment, 10 days’ jail time, Huber privileges granted, may serve time in Milwaukee, license revoked 14 months.

Mark Brown, 34, Siren, OWI, $1,967.00, alcohol assessment, local jail 80 days, Huber privileges granted, credit for one day served, license revoked 27 months.

Dani M. Stolquist, 30, Superior, issue worthless check, $249.00.

Siren police report July 4: Lowell Alan Durham, no birth date given, Rush City, Minn., was cited for failure to stop at the stop sign on First Avenue and Works Progress Street at 5:35 p.m.

July 7: At 1:15 p.m., an ATM card belonging to Jeffry A. Salzbrun, Siren, was found on Main Street near First Avenue.

The Siren officer called the 800 number on the back of the card Tuesday, July 10, and was told to destroy the card.

At 5:51 p.m., Philip A. Dixen, 42, Hudson, was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35 at Clear Lake Street.

At 6:09 p.m., Jade E. Nustvold, 19, Amery, was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35 at Clear Lake Street.

At 7:50 p.m., Michael T. Gorman, 44, Danbury, was picked up on a probation/parole warrant while riding on a motorcycle. Gorman was stopped 1/4-mile north of Elbow Lake Road.

July 8: At 6:45 p.m., Paul John Jurakovich, 26, Wakefield, Mich., was cited for speeding (46 in a 30-mph zone)

on Hwy. 35/70 and Works Progress Street.

At 7:20 p.m., Bruce Aaron Parker, 56, Minneapolis, Minn., was cited for speeding (47 in a 30-mph zone) on Hwy. 35/70 and Works Progress Street.

July 9: A two-vehicle accident took place at 8:10 p.m. in the Siren Dairy Queen parking lot on Hwy. 35/70 and Works Progress Street. Drivers involved were Richard C. Bierbrauer, 75, Osceola, and Kiel Anders Bereiter, 16, Webster.

According to the report, Bereiter was parked illegally in the parking lot, meaning his vehicle was not in a parking stall. Bierbrauer backed up into Bereiter’s vehicle, allegedly stating that he could not see the vehicle because of the sun in his eyes.

No citations were issued.

The theft of a $20 check and $239 in cash in bank bags and a fake diamond ring on a nightstand were reported by Karen Johnson, Siren, as happening at her residence between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

July 12: Letters were written to three individuals who had

overdue movies out from Siren Auto Stop. By July 17, all of the movies had been returned.

At 10:05 p.m., Zachary R. Nelson, 26, Frederic, was cited for operating after suspension of his driver’s license and operation a vehicle whose registration had been suspended. The citation was given to Nelson on Hwy. 35/70 and Main Street.

Michael Perry July 13: Schuelen, 17, Minneapolis, was cited for disorderly conduct for urinating in public by the fire hall on Hanson Street at 11 p.m.

July 14: At 7:02 p.m., the Siren Police Department received the report of two skateboards taken from the Siren Skate Park. One of the boards belongs to Brandon Skow, the other to Jacob Schrock. The boys had left the boards at the park, and they were gone when the boys returned.

July 16: At 9 p.m., Shannon M. Dugger, 28, Star Prairie, was charged for operating after suspension on Hwy. 35 and Tower Road.

12: Jeffery J. Aronson, 23, Grantsburg, was cited and arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.

Village of Siren, July 16: Ashanti J. Letch. 19, Frederic, was cited and arrested for disorderly conduct.

Village of Siren, July 15: Donald K. Booth, 34, Shell Lake, was arrested on a Polk County warrant and placed, in the custody of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department.

Other incidents Town of Wood River, July 12: Paul A. Haferbecker, 52, Grantsburg, reported numerous tools, dining room table and chairs, area rug, numerous electronic items, bedroom set, copier, computer, and other household items taken from his resi-

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Robbing the Great Northern

The M.T. Pockets gang “robbed” the Great Northern Excursion train as it was driving past Trego Friday afternoon. The outlaw gang, led by Derrick and Sue Olson, Sarona, performs the robbery every summer during the Spooner Rodeo.

Derrick Olson, who recently underwent surgery for an aortic dissection in his heart this year, was able to get back on his horse and enjoy entertaining the train riders and crowd.— Photo by Regan Kohler

Winner of Black Cat scooter

Conductor Bob Wigchers was “shot” in a duel with M.T. Pockets outlaw Derrick Olson during the train robberies Friday, July 6. Here, with Olson, the Rev. Tim Brabec performs his last rites before burial. — Photo by Regan Kohler

Burnett property taxes due July 31

Over the Fourth of July, Shooting Star Fireworks held a drawing for a customer to win a Black Cat motor scooter. Shown is the winner, Randy Rosinger of Frederic, receiving the keys from manager Carol Hatton. – Photo submitted

BURNETT COUNTY – Burnett County treasurer Joanne Pahl is reminding Burnett County taxpayers, who postponed the second installment of their 2006 property taxes, that the balance is due on or before July 31.

Payments being mailed need to be postmarked on or before July 31 to avoid interest charges.

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Make checks payable to and send to: Burnett County Treasurer, 7410 CTH K, #101, Siren WI 54872.

Property taxes may be paid online with a credit card or electronic check at www.witreasurers.org or by telephone with a credit card at 1-800-272-9829. At the prompt, enter jurisdiction code #5898. A convenience fee is charged for the use of these options. – from the treasurer’s office

Centuria Milk Run CENTURIA – The Unity FFA Alumni sponsored the Memory Days 5K Milk Run on Saturday morning. Although it was hot and humid it didn’t stop this year’s runners from making an effort to run the challenging hills of rural Centuria.

Coming in first overall with a time of 17.44 was Erik Hanson, he won the Men’s age 20-29 division. Other winners included: Men’s division: Up to age 19 first - Dan Livingston, second - Dusty Turnquist, third - Alex Livingston; age 20-29: first - Erik Hanson; age 30-39: first Joe Ailts; age 40-49: first - Dave Belisle, second - Nathan Engh, third - Ralph LaDuke Jr., fourth - Al Alling; age 50-59: first - Doug Mamer, second - Bob Menier; age 60-69: first - Jim Baillargeon.

Women’s Division winners: Up to age 19: first - Jessica Raboin, second - Jennifer McMeekin; age 20-29: first - Kelly Pearson, second - Tiffany Dayton, third - Brenda O’Neill, fourth - Kira Musolf, fifth - Beckey Christensen; age 30-39: first - Deb Dunsmoor: age 40-49: first - Kathryn Serier, second - Jean Christensen.

In the Kids Fun Run Owen Raboin was the winner. All winners in each division were given a half gallon of milk sponsored by the Unity FFA Alumni. – submitted

Centuria Memory Days 5K Run winners were awarded a half gallon of milk for their efforts in the heat and humidity of the day. The event was sponsored by the Unity FFA Alumni. - Photo submitted

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Burnett County circuit court Joseph E. Adams, Danbury, drink open intoxicants in MV, $249.00.

Sage L. Aggerholm, Cadott, OAR, not guilty plea.

David L. Africano, Arbor Vitae, cracked/damaged vehicle windshield, $160.80.

Andrew A. Alden, Grantsburg, operating while suspended, not guilty plea.

James H. Alderink, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $160.00 Arlu L. Ames, Grantsburg, operating left of centerline, $198.60; operating while suspended, $186.00; nonregistration of auto., $160.80; reckless driving, endanger safety, $375.00.

Stephen M. Andersen, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $189.00.

Benjamin G. Anderson, Webster, fishing in refuge, $248.60.

David L. Anderson, Webster, speeding, $160.80.

Edward L. Anderson, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

John E. Anderson, Superior, speeding, not guilty plea.

Michael J. Andresen, Webster, speeding, $160.80; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Nicholas B. Arcand, Webster, operate w/o valid license, $186.00.

Dimitri J. Audie, Danbury, operato w/o valid license, not guilty pleas.

William F. Backlin, Frederic, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Sacsha B. Bailey, Hudson, speeding, $160.00.

Robert J. Barnes, Siren, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, possess open intoxicants in MV, not guilty pleas.

Stephen D. Bates, Hudson, fish trout w/o state trout stamp, not guilty plea.

Daniel P. Bauer, Hudson, possession of illegalsized fish, not guilty plea.

Jayme L. Beach, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Dustin M. Becklin, Mora, Minn., illegal dredging, $753.00.

Nfn Bemosaakwe, Webster, operating while suspended, $186.00.

Billie J. Benjamin, Sandstone, Minn., violation of child safety restraint requirements, $135.60; operating while suspended, $186.00.

Chasity A. Benjamin, Sandstone, Minn., violation of child safety restraint requirements, $160.80.

Lance L. Benjamin, Danbury, underage drinking, possess, $249.00, attend alcohol class.

Leah J. Benjamin, Siren, operating while suspended, $186.00; speeding, $211.20.

Robert P. Benjamin, Hinckley, Minn., speeding, $280.50, 15-day license suspension.

Sherry Benjamin, Danbury, operating while suspended, not guilty plea.

Katherine M. Bennet, Frederic, speeding, $211,20.

William Best, St. Paul, Minn., failure/carry boat

floatation devices, $148.20.

Jeanine A. Bickford, Webster, speeding, not guilty plea.

Kathryn A. Biver, Superior, speeding, $160.80.

Robert H. Blackwood, Superior, speeding, $211.20.

William J. Boettner, Grantsburg, speeding, $160.80.

Mellissa M. Bostrom, Cottage Grove, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Eugene R. Brace, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Thomas C. Brandy, Rochester, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Jeremy J. Breiwick, Maple Grove, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Debra L. Bremer, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Randolph T. Briggs, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Samantha R. Bump, Danbury, speeding, not guilty plea.

Alba O. Burciaga, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., emergency fire regulations, $160.80.

Kimberly M. Burdick, Webster, speeding, $186.00.

Bradley A. Burkhardt, Siren, nonregistration of auto, $160.80.

Monica R. Butler, Shell Lake, speeding, not guilty plea.

Keith R. Byers, Grantsburg, vehicle equipment violations, group 1, $168.80; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Daniel C. Cady, Siren, speeding, $160.00.

Jolio C. Calixto-Bonilla, Danbury, operate after rev./susp. of registration, not guilty plea.

Micah J. Carithers, Andover, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Carlson Timber Products Inc., Sandstone, Minn., vehicle equipment violation, group 2, $194.00.

Alexander J. Casler, Grantsburg, disorderly conduct w/motor vehicle, $150.00.

Kasey A. Caspers, Ogilvie, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Brandon R. Chenal, Frederic, operate w/o valid license, $186.00.

Amber M. Chute, Grantsburg, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, operating while suspended, not guilty pleas.

Nancy A. Clapp, Kenosha, speeding, $160.80.

Justin L. Clemons, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Phillip D. Conklin, Finlayson, Minn., speeding, $160.00.

Jeffrey J. Cordell, Hastings, Minn., fish w/o license, $192.20.

James R. Corwin, Ballwin, Mo., speeding, $160.80.

Janine J. Cowle, Danbury, operating while suspended, $186.00.

Ruth A. Demulling, Grasston, Minn., speeding,

not guilty plea.

Mark Dragich, S. St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Josiah A. Draves, St. Croix Falls, speeding, not guilty plea.

Keith M. Duffee, Turtle Lake, speeding, $211.20.

Michael L. Eder, Turtle Lake, possession of illegal-sized fish, $274.85.

Kenneth A. Erickson, Grantsburg, operating while revoked, $249.00.

Ryan A. Estridge, Danbury, speeding, reckless driving, endanger safety, not guilty pleas.

Christopher A. Etzel, Big Lake, Minn., speeding, $168.80.

Joshua R. Fagnan, New Richmond, speeding, $160.80.

Mark A. Fagnan, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jamie A. Fahrenholz, Oronoco, Minn., burning w/o a permit, intensive area, $160.80.

Richard W. Floyd, Stone Lake, speeding, $211.20.

Susan K. Freymiller, Danbury, speeding, $186.00.

Patrick M. Gagnon, Anoka, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Donald W. Gantz, Siren, speeding, $160.00.

Billy J. Garbow, Danbury, nonregistration of vehicle, $160.80; nonregistration of other vehicle, $249.00.

Gordon G. Gardner, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Ryan J. Gelhur, Apple Valley, Minn., fish w/o license, $192.20.

Roger K. Geman, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Adam L. Geurkink, Hudson, speeding, $160.80.

John F. Gilbert, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., ATV, operation on highways, $186.00.

Don V. Gillis, Danbury, fish w/o license, $188.20.

Jeffrey J. Gluheisen, Mounds View, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

William H. Goldman, Grantsburg, emergency fire regulations, $160.80.

Douglas E. Gonsior, Minneapolis, Minn., fish w/o license, $192.20.

Neal Goodenew, Eagan, Minn., Fish w/o license, $192.20.

Steven E. Govern, Lakeville, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Michael A. Goze, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Lee R. Gramberg, Shell Lake, speeding, $211.20.

Joseph Green, Ramsey, Minn., operating while under influence, $665.50, 6-mos. license suspension, order for assessment.

Blake A. Hall, Siren, speeding, not guilty plea.

Darlene I. Hallberg, Danbury, speeding,

$160.80.

Wesley K. Halverson, Siren, speeding, not guilty plea.

Jeffrey A. Hanson, St. Paul, Minn, speeding, $160.80.

Wendi J. Harrison, Danbury, OAR, failure to notify police of accident, unsafe lane deviation, not guilty pleas.

Music in the Park

The Grantsburg Music Festival Society will continue its Summer Music in the Park series with a performance by Kevin McMullin and Randy Sabien at Memory Lake Park on Sunday, July 29 from 5 to 7 p.m.

McMullin, a local area performer, is known for his talent as a singer, song writer and storyteller. He is also a fine guitarist and fiddler. Performing with McMullin is the very talented jazz violinist Randy Sabien. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for a fine evening of music and entertainment.

Refreshments for the Music in the Park series are being be sold by local church, civic, youth groups or organizations. The Music in the Park series is funded by donations from individuals and local business and civic groups. If you are interested in more information about the Grantsburg Music Festival Society or to make a donation you may contact Linda Dahl at 715-463-5371 or Priscilla Bauer at 715-463-2341. – photo submitted

Rotary honors local leaders ST. CROIX FALLS/TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. - At the annual Changing of the Guard meeting on July 11, the Rotary Club of St. Croix Falls/Taylors Falls took the opportunity to honor local citizens for their exemplary service above self, by bestowing upon the honorees a Paul Harris Fellowship.

So honored were Brian Adams, for strong leadership as president of the club for the past 12 months; Dr. Arne Lagus, for his support of the Rotary Foundation, both financially and as world community service project chairman; and Jon and Cheryl Cermin, as members of LEAP where they have personally donated medical services to many parts of the world where such services are not available.

Paul Harris was the founder of Rotary, 102 years ago in Chicago, to promote ethical standards and community involvement amongst business and professional leaders. It has grown to more than 1.2 million members in over 30,000 clubs in 175 countries and districts worldwide. Ethics is still a core value of Rotary, but their concept of community has expanded to include the whole world. Most of Rotary’s actions are funded and coordinated by the Rotary Foundation, an arm of Rotary International. Among those who support the foundation, either financially or by service in support of the foundation’s ideals, are those who are selected to be members of the fellowship bearing the name of Rotary’s founder.

Rotary projects are worldwide and involve peace with understanding in the areas of education, literacy, clean water and health. Rotary initiated the drive to eradicate polio, in 1982, and has itself donated more $675 million and

The Rotary Club of St. Croix Falls/Taylors Falls held their annual Changing of the Guard picnic on July 11, at the Lovelace Lake home of The Cermins are presented their Paul Harris Fellowships by Rob Ilstup, Brent and Dianne Nelson, where the Rotary District 5960 Foundation Permanent Fund/Major Gifts chairman. Also retiring club president Brian Adams, shown is Brent Nelson (incoming president). left passed the gavel to incoming president Brent Nelson. Nelson is the owner/operator of the St. Croix Falls Tires Plus. Adams recently retired as the head ranger in St. Croix Falls for the National Park Service

Photos submitted

Paul Harris Fellowship Honorees: Cermin and Jon Cermin. involved other agencies such as UNESCO, WHO and the U.S. Center for Disease Control In 1982, there were over 400,00 polio cases worldwide. In 2006,

The St. Croix Falls/Taylors Falls Rotary Club has taken the lead in a water catchments and sewerage containment project in a remote mountain village southwest of Mexico City. With the financial backing of clubs in Amery, Chisago Lakes, Hudson and Siren, and the financial support of District 5960 and the Rotary Foundation; and with the supervisory partnership of a Rotary Brian Adams, Dr. Arne Lagus, Cheryl Club in Cuernevaca, Mexico and the onsite planning and execution of a Canadian NGO, the project in there were less than 400 cases, in only Tlamacazapa, Mexico, continues four nations; the rest of the world was free of the disease. The fight in those four countries continues.

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B u r n e t t

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No plans for new asphalt this year Higher price of oil affects cost of new road, also SIREN- High oil prices affect drivers in numerous ways. Asphalt is a petroleum product, and the price of asphalt increased 40 in 2006 and increased another 20 percent this year. As a result, less than five miles of new asphalt will be laid down on Burnett County roads this year, less than half the old yearly average of 10 to 12 miles. Now that Hwy. 35 construction between Webster and Danbury is complete, there are no plans for new asphalt on Burnett County highways.

In an attempt to maintain existing asphalt on roads, the Burnett County Highway Department is chip sealing more miles of roads. Chip sealing is when gravel is laid down into a layer of oil, filling any small cracks in the asphalt so that moisture cannot work its way

Webster Village chooses assessor WEBSTER – The Webster Village trustees followed committee recommendations and chose Marv Nordquist of Hayward to act as village assessor. The contract is for two years. The committee mentioned that the top two applicants were well qualified, so that it was hard to decide which applicant to recommend.

In other actions • Trustees agreed to set aside land for a playground along the Gandy Dancer Trail. It is unknown when the funds will be gathered to purchase equipment.

• The village donated $100 towards the bike rodeo.

• A total of $525 was moved from the municipal court fund to the general fund when the state revealed that the municipal court’s budget increase was too large. The village risked loosing state aid without the change. – Sherill Summer

Foxy Ladies host Fun Day

into the cracks and further deteriorate the asphalt.

One mile of chip sealing is $11,000 to $12,000 as opposed to $170,000 for one mile of asphalt.

The Burnett County Highway Department recently purchased a used self-propelled roller that will make the job of chip sealing roads easier. The new roll cost the department $88,000 and will replace a 30-year-old steel drum roller. The roller is undergoing some modifications before the highway department starts using it, but chip sealing is expected to begin on roads in early August.

Burnett County is not the only county that is looking at chip sealing to increase the life of existing asphalt, making a self-propelled roller a desired piece of equipment. Polk and Washburn counties have already arranged to rent the roller from Burnett County to aid in their own chip sealing projects. – Sherill Summe

N New O’Reilly Auto Parts to go in

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Site preparation has begun on the lot immediately to the south of Fourwinds Market along Hwy. 35/70 in Siren. This spot will be the new home of O’Reilly Auto Parts, a business now located along the highway north of the village.

According to village administrator Randy Surbaugh, the Siren Plan Commission approved the site plan for drainage in late March. TDC Construction out of Oklahoma City, Ok., is the general contractor, Preston Shelton the project superintendent.

According to Shelton, once work is being done on the site, construction has begun. The building is to go onto the site during the week of Aug. 13. About 90 percent of the subcontract workers are coming from within the area, taking into consideration that TDC is putting up another such building in New Richmond.

The exterior of the building will have a two-tone light brown/dark brown brick façade. “Hopefully the building will be ready to open within 90-120 days from now,” Shelton said Tuesday, July 17.

by Carl Heidel WEBSTER - When the Webster school board met Monday, it set up a reserve account to provide needed roof repairs at the elementary school. According to Superintendent Jim Erickson, the work will begin within a couple of weeks.

The board also acted on two personnel issues. It approved Tim Bennet for the position of head coach of the girls hockey team, and it accepted the resignation of Laura Doriott from the position of junior varsity volleyball coach.

A photo of the type of self-propelled roller that the Burnett County Highway Department purchased that will make the job of chip sealing roads easier. —Photo from the internet.

WI Wins winner

Reggie Swanson, owner of the Country Store in Webb Lake is the WI Wins $100 winner. Swanson is shown above with Julie Steiner, Burnett County Tobacco Free Coalition Coordinator. WI Wins campaign is a science-based, state-level initiative designed to decrease youth access to tobacco products. WI Wins was launched in the spring of 2002 by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services as part of a comprehensive approach to preventing youth access to tobacco. It uses a positive reinforcement protocol known as Recognition and Reminder. Trained youth and an adult supervisor completed the first half of Burnett County compliance checks in June. Clerks doing the right thing by checking IDs, were rewarded with a movie pass to Timbers Theater in Siren. Each business not selling tobacco to minors was then entered into the $100 drawing. – Photo submitted

Eastern Star donates to Good Sam

The Wednesday Morning Foxy Ladies League from Fox Run Golf Course held their annual Fun Day July 11. The event was a team scramble won

by Lynn Hansen, LaVonne Peterson, Lorraine Pitcock and Betty Albarado. Prizes were awarded at the luncheon following the event. – Photo submitted

Frederic Chapter 239, Order of the Eastern Star, has contributed to the educational scholarship fund of the St. Croix Valley Good Samaritan Center of St. Croix Falls. Good Sam will be celebrating their 40th anniversary later this year. It is the hope of the Good Samaritan Society to establish an endowment fund to support medical educational scholarships for the staff. This is one of the many charities Frederic Eastern Star supports in the surrounding communities. Shown are Kathy Glunz, Worthy Matron of the Frederic Eastern Star chapter, Wade Reddy, administrator of Good Sam, and Tom Fedje, Worthy Patron of the Frederic OES chapter. – Photo submitted

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St. Croix Falls royalty to be crowned Friday evening LEFT: Twelve young women will seek the title of Miss St. Croix Falls at a pageant Friday, July 20, at 8 p.m. at the high school. Pictured back row (L to R) are candidates Jenny Benoy, Kate Wright, Tashina Martinson, Amanda Larson and Jasmine Jones. Pictures front row (L to R) are candidates Jesel Price, Sharanda Whittaker, Meghan Smith, Shelby Ayde and Abby Swenson. Inset photos are candidates Cassandra Andrewson and Annie Confer. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

Miss St. Croix Falls 2006 Alexandra Radinzel and Second Princess Samantha Clausen.

Fifteen girls will vie for Little Miss St. Croix Falls Friday, July 20, at the Miss St. Croix Falls pageant, scheduled to be held at 7 p.m. at the high school. Pictured front row (L to R) are Kelsey Paulson, Alaina Driscoll, Haley Appel, Jasmine Lee, Morgan Wright, Hailey Dockendorf and Alessia Chock. Back row (L to R) are Johanna Mayer, Rachel Easland, Regina Gamer, Madelyn Stelton, AnnMarie Loiselle and Jennifer Oestreich. Inset picture: Annalise Parks and Serendipity Stage. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

Polk County Fairest of the Fair candidates

2007 Polk County Fairest of the Fair candidates are (L to R): Jessica Fouks, Clear Lake; Carole Peper, Centuria; Samantha Suckut, Amery; Tina Larson, Milltown; Katie Warner, Clear Lake; and Lisa Dipprey, Comstock. The new Fairest of the Fair will be crowned at the Polk County Fair to be held later this month. – Photos by Tammi Milberg

RIGHT: 2006 Polk County Fairest of the Fair runner-up Kaydi Peterson and Fairest of the Fair Theresa Piemonte.

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Frederic’s curb appeal The village of Frederic continues to pride itself in being a well-kept community and there are improvements being made each summer as to its curb appeal. The flower garden at the north water tower park (left) was completely redesigned this year, and it features a large bee by local metal artist Dennis O’Donnell, who also created a new sign, all in metal, for Coon Lake Park (photo, lower left). Meanwhile the police department, under new Chief R.J. Severude, designed a new logo for the community (below) which incorporates the water tower, pine trees and a train, in honor of the community’s railroad history. Photos by Gary King and Marty Seeger

Celebrate Lucky Days this weekend LUCK — It’s Lucky Days this weekend, July 20-22, promising fun for the whole family.

Festivities begin Friday morning with sidewalk sales and street vendors.

The food court, sponsored by Luck Community Club to fund Lucky Days, Winter Carnival, and other events, opens at 10 a.m. Rex Cactus will perform at the food court at 5 p.m.

The 7th annual Lucky Days Bed Races are set for Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street, followed at 8 p.m.

by a street dance featuring country music by Andy and the Automatics.

A co-ed slow-pitch softball tournament will be taking place at the ball field starting Friday evening at 6 p.m., continuing into Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday events start at 8 a.m. with a classic car show on Main Street.

Colonial Craft is sponsoring its annual sawdust pile for children at Fort Luck Park at 10 a.m.

The fourth annual Yo-Yo competition will be held at 10:30 a.m. on the Main

Street stage, and will feature five divisions. At mid-day take advantage of the Girl Scout Kiddie Carnival at Fort Luck, the used book sale at the library, and pie, ice cream, and barbecues at the senior center.

The Queen’s Tea begins at 1:30 p.m. at the village hall, followed by the annual Lucky Days Parade starting at 3 p.m. Rex Cactus will entertain at the food court from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

A highlight of the weekend is the Saturday night street dance featuring

Riverside mystery

Somewhat of a mystery is this apparent memorial marker along the St. Croix River at Riverside wayside north of Danbury. The writing on the cross is the name Capt. R.W. Gordon Sr. with the numbers 6 30 23 engraved. Local resident and photographer Al Holter took these photos. Persons with information about the man whose name is on the marker are asked to contact the Leader via e-mail at theleader@centurytel.net or by phone, 715-327-4236. – Photos by Al Holter

“Davina and the Vagabonds” and “The Lamont Cranston Blues Band.” The dance starts at 7 p.m. and ends at midnight, with a $5 cover charge.

The celebration continues Sunday, with a bike show on Main Street at 11 a.m., a BBQ chicken dinner by Hog Wild at 11 a.m., and free music in the street by “The Studabakers” at 1 p.m. – with submitted information

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‘Follow the Leader’

Jul y 18, 2007 • 2nd Sect i o n B• I nt er- C o unt y Leader

News from the Northwest Wisconsin community

A long time in telling A legendary story is helping tribes unite with “humanity, spirit and law”

by Gary King CROW AGENCY, Mont. - By the time you reach the infamous battlefield in the heart of the Crow Reservation, it's obvious that 19th century travelers would have deeply appreciated modern transportation.

For countless miles the "big sky" melts into a landscape that could be described as pleasurably simple...and endless.

As you head west from South Dakota there’s nothing to distract the eye with the exception of a huge piece of rock the size of a football field that shoots a quarter mile into the sky and can be seen for miles away.

Devil's Tower earns its name in shock value alone.

How long did it take for the Native Americans to trasverse this land 130 years ago while being driven from their home in the Black Hills by government soldiers?

The trivial thoughts of a tourist.

And it didn't matter in the end. It was the final trip for hundreds of American soldiers who met their fate on an unassuming slope of earth in the middle of this eerily empty and now preserved land in eastern Montana.

It was also the beginning of a story that’s been evolving for more than a century.

••• The entrance to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is crowded with cars...and horses. Uniformed officers of the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Police Department are directing traffic so that fellow tribal members, some in full Native American dress, can get across the highway.

"No charge," says one of the park’s ticket office attendants. "This is the anniversary of the battle."

Timing, as George Armstrong Custer found out, can be crucial.

Obviously this is not just Custer’s story anymore, nor his battlefield. The Native American perspective has gained respect – gradually – and the interpretation of the event, through forensic science, continues to change.

According to the Friends of the Little Bighorn, a group dedicated to public education about the battle, a letter was sent in 1927 by Mrs. Thomas Beaverheart to the U.S. Department of the Army, requesting that markers be dedicated at the battle site in honor of fallen warriors, which included her father. She never received a reply.

In 1988, Native American activist Russell Means led a contingent upon the battlefield and placed a makeshift plaque on the mass grave to honor the Indian warriors of the battle.

Three years later, Congress changed the name of the battlefield from Custer Battlefield to Little Bighorn Battlefield and ordered the construction of an Indian Memorial. Dedicated on the bat-

“Historically, all Indians are connected to this, no matter what our tribes are.”

- Melvin Whitebird, Cheyenne and Arapaho Lt. Gov.

Not far from Last Stand Hill, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Riders looks out over Little Bighorn National Park in Crow Agency, Mont. He was part of the re-enactment of the Battle of Little Bighorn on Monday, June 25, the 131st anniversary of the historic event. - Photos by Gary King

tle’s anniversary four years ago, it was another step in telling the complete story, and perhaps, a step toward healing of wounds from atrocities committed against Native Americans by the government.

And perhaps not.

••• According to legend, right after the battle, elders of the Cheyenne tribe imposed a code of silence among their members, admonishing them not to talk about the event for “100 summers.”

The storytelling began slow. It was 10 days after the battle before the news reached the front pages of newspapers.

According to some historians, the widow of General Custer, made it her mission in life to control the story and legend that followed. Some members of the Army who knew the behind-thescenes story held their tongue out of respect for Custer’s widow, thinking when she died, they could tell their tale.

But she outlived most of them.

If she were alive today, Mrs. Custer would be mortified to see how her husband’s status as a national hero has crumbled. A recent HBO movie, “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” based on Dee Brown’s 1970 best-seller, offered dialogue condemning Custer as an “idiot.”

Other authors and Custer buffs have claimed he was a victim of poor communication at worst.

The HBO movie was criticized by one critic who felt it fell short of the truth but noted it was worth the making even if it only leads more people to read the book.

••• On this 131st anniversary, the statements by tribal leaders, standing on land closer to where their ancestors were camping on June 25, 1876 than to the Last Stand Ridge where Custer and his See Anniversary, page 2

Flags representing the Crow, Northern Cheyenne, Arapaho, Lakota and other tribes that took part in the Battle of Little Bighorn fly near the Native American monument at the site of the battle in southeast Montana.

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For the last four years, Little Bighorn National Park has included a tribute to the Native American warriors who fought at the Battle of Little Bighorn. For well over a century, the only monument at the park was a mass burial headstone to honor General Custer’s men who fell at Last Stand Hill.

Anniversary/from page 1

Red granite markers were chosen by the tribes to contrast with the approximately 265 white military headstones that indicate where George Custer and troopers under his command died.

Photos by Gary King

He said battles still continue with men met their fate - make it obvi- five to one at the height of the battle, ous their side of the story won’t die depending on which rendition of his- the government and the “second coming of the same ol’ Indian easily and neither will the cause that tory you believe. agents.”

••• united them.

There are no camera crews from naThere are re-enactments of the batAncestors of warriors who fought in the battle – representing three tle and the arrival of the Northern tional news outlets present but there tribes, the Cheyenne, Lakota and Ara- Cheyenne Runners and the Little are reporters from the Billings Gazette paho, - vowed to rekindle their al- Bighorn Riders and Northern and other area media.

They come each year to chronicle liance to continue their fight to Cheyenne Riders during the special the pride of the tribes in their ancesanniversary day. preserve their lands and way of life.

This site, perhaps more than any tor’s defending of their land and end This battle will be to save their sacred site and, according to Northern other, represents a catalyst for tribes up telling what could be one of the Cheyenne Tribal President Eugene to relate to each other in what they slowest evolving stories in centuries.

Most of the words written on the Little Coyote, will be done using “hu- wish for history and the future.

“Historically, all Indians are con- Indian Memorial have to do with manity, spirit and law.” nected to his, no matter what our hope, including the following: ••• “The memorial provides a message For the record, Little Coyote says, tribes are,” says Cheyenne and Arathe Native Americans were not the pho Lt. Gov. Melvin Whitebird as he for all visitors to this hallowed place; aggressors in 1876. They were camp- addresses a crowd of 150 people, scat- ‘Peace through unity.’“ ing peacefully on their traditional tered throughout the lower park. lands – as the treaty then allowed.

“The 7th Cavalry attacked us and we defended ourselves,” he said.

And, he added, several years before the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Custer smoked a pipe with the tribe’s Sacred Arrow Carrier and promised not to attack the Cheyenne again.

Custer broke his promise and thereby sealed his fate, Little Coyote said.

The Northern Cheyenne are still searching for archaelogical clues forensic evidence that will show them who else among their ancestors may have perished on the hill that day.

Perhaps 40 Native American warriors lost their lives in the battle, compared to 210 who died with Custer and another 58 who died under Major Marcus Reno, who led the first attack Members of the Northern Cheyenne Riders pass the Native American against the Indian village.

Memorial at Little Bighorn National Park.

Custer’s men were outnumbered

Headstones mark the spot where U.S. soldiers fell in 1876, including Lt. Col. George Custer (flag next to his marker). At right, a member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe addresses the crowd during the anniversary celebration with Last Stand Hill in the background.

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The Birthday Cake

by Alice Ford The year was about 1935. Having fun was difficult in those Depression days.

After losing everything we owned, we moved into an old farmhouse that hadn’t been lived in for a long time. At first Mother grieved the loss of her home.

But she adjusted and made the old farmhouse into a comfortable home for her family. Once again she was our wonderful mother who enjoyed having fun.

One Fourth of July at least eight of us were sitting around the dinner table celebrating my brother’s birthday. Mother served a typical summer meal—potato salad, baked beans, ham and lemonade.

Then she went back into the kitchen for the cake we all were waiting for.

Mother’s cakes were always special— and this was no exception. Where she found the decorations for the cake we never knew.

We heard her start singing “Happy Birthday” as she returned to the dining room holding the cake. As we joined in the singing, we noticed the candles on the cake looked funny. They were red and seemed to be joined together by strings. She set the cake down in front of the birthday boy. She struck a match and lit one of the candles.

Pop, pop, pop—one by one the candles went off. We had cake on our faces, cake on our clothes, cake on the walls and cake on the ceiling, as those firecrackers exploded!

The Middle of July

by Diane K. Rickard Oh, summer is the sweetest, ‘bout the middle of July, When the ‘taters are all bloomin’ and the corn is growin’ high.

The sun shines warm and golden on the grain that’s gettin’ ripe,

And I stand knee-deep in clover and survey this wondrous sight!

Above the clouds are floatin’ ‘cross the sky of powdered blue, And the roses sparkle brightly with the early mornin’ dew.

I hear the birds all chirpin’ from their perch nearby the pond, And it leaves my heart a-singin’ with a gladness all day long.

The cattle are a-grazin’ in the meadow now serene, Their just amblin’ kind of lazy-like and feastin’ on the green.

And lookin’ o’er the fields I see a neighbor cuttin’ hay, With his brow all browned from summer sun and workin’ all the day.

The noisy cacklin’ chickens are apickin’ at their feed, I see their fence is broken and a mendin’ is in need.

Writer’s Corner

The kittens tumble playfully and scamper ‘round the barn, Oh, nothin’ could be sweeter than alivin’ on this farm!

Then from the porch there comes a call, and then a friendly wave, To come and rest and share a talk and sip some lemonade.

I thank the Lord for all He’s given from His place on High, And for makin’ life the sweetest ‘bout the middle of July!!

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“Words of Peace” coming to local cable BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - Communities United in Education is pleased to bring a message of peace to our local cable TV subscribers. Prem Rawat’s “Words of Peace” began July 11, and will air each day at 4 to 4:30 p.m. and 8 to 8:30 p.m. on local cable channel 3. One film will air each week, twice a day in the following communities in northwest Wisconsin: Balsam Lake, Centuria, Milltown, Luck, Cushing, Frederic, Grantsburg, Siren, Webster, Solon Springs, and possibly Webb Lake.

Since the first satellite broadcasts of “Words of Peace“ in the U.S. in 1999, cable and satellite stations throughout Europe, North and South America, and

Asia have picked up Rawat’s message of inspiration and hope to millions of households, with subtitles or translation in more than 20 languages.

European cable channels bring “Words of Peace“ programs to millions of homes throughout Europe and the U.K. on a daily basis. Equally popular in the U.S., it is estimated that 200 local cable networks air Rawat’s addresses weekly in 33 states, reaching tens of millions of households.

Rawat, known widely as Maharaji, travels around the world almost constantly, speaking in large forums and small. - submitted

SNOWS appreciation

Martin’s milestone

Arlen Peterson (R) of the SNOWS Frederic Watercross presented a thankyou plaque to Frederic Village President Phil Knuf for all of the support that the village board members gave to the success of the 2007 snowmobile watecross race. BELOW: The plaque that shows thanks to the Frederic Village Board members for supporting the watercross event in Frederic. - Photos by Marty Seeger

Julie Martin has reached a milestone in her quest to be fit and healthy.

By utilizing the Curves Workout Circuit on a consistent basis, and the proven weight-loss program, Martin has lost 100 pounds and 74 inches, which took approximately 1-1/2 years. “Julie is an inspiration to all of our members,” said Nora Schaefer, owner of the Frederic Curves facility. “Julie set her sights on success, and it is hers today, we are all very proud of her. Julie truly believes the Curves motto of empowering women.” – Photo by Marty Seeger

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River Road Ramblings

collected by Russ Hanson

Adult evening school classes

by Stanley Selin A series of night school meetings on practical subjects was given in 1938 for people from the Trade Lake area at the Grantsburg High School agricultural shop. The meetings were conducted by local vocational teachers Mr. Askov and Miss Borner.

For example, the kinds of hand and timber saws were described and instructions on the proper way to file and gum the saws was presented. The women received tips and suggestions on how to make their work easier as homemakers.

Average attendance numbered 30 women at each meeting. Six of the women from Trade Lake received awards for perfect attendance at the last meeting.

At this time, a special lunch was served by all the women present. The Bass Lake School District was host to a series of evening school classes starting in October of 1941.

The meetings were held once a week for 15 weeks and addressed farm and home topics. The classes were conducted by the Grantsburg High School vocational instructors, Vera Owen and Howard Askov.

Miss Owen led the women’s class which discussed nutritional diets and clothing renovation. Mr Askov led the men’s discussion on dairy herd management, and swine and poultry problems.

The discussions were informal, based primarily on everyday experiences encountered in the home and on the farm.

Some of the discussions were supplemented by moving pictures.

The meetings generated much interest and were well attended.

LEFT: Awards were presented to six Trade Lake women for perfect night school attendance.

Back row (L to R): Sarah Simpson, Edith Melin and Alveda Larson. Front row (L to R): Lena Sundquist, Winnifred Peterson and Marion Wedell.

The evening school class at Bass Lake School which completed 15 weeks of discussion on dairy cattle management, and foods and nutrition in 1941-42. Back row (L to R): Reubin Erickson, Donald Johnson, Ted Johnson, Edwin Streed, Allen Selander, Harold Hanson, Albin Lindquist, Merlyn Lindberg and Alvin Anderson. Third row: Oscar Selander, Leonard Christenson, Leon Biederman, Axel Lindberg, Helmer Wedell, Raymond Johnson, Lester Olson, Harry Christenson, Milton Ortendahl, Clare Melin, Howard Askov and John Olson. Second row: Mary Lindberg, Marion Wedell, Myrtle Streed, Norma Jensen, Olive Stelberg and Amanda Ortendahl. Front row: Vera Owen, Edna Christenson, Jeanette Eckberg, Mamie Hanson, Alma Larson and Minnie Olson.

OMC presents scholarships

Three graduates from Osceola High School were presented with Nancy Smith Scholarship Awards at a breakfast reception recently at Osceola Medical Center. The awards support the education of individuals pursuing careers in a health care field. The awards honor the memory of Nancy Smith, a tireless, 40-year OMC employee whose drive led her from a dietary “tray girl” through nursing school and into a career in health care. The scholarship is managed by the Osceola Community Health Foundation. The scholarships are available to residents of the Osceola and St. Croix Falls school districts or who live within a 15-mile radius of Osceola. This year’s recipients are Kyle Burkhamer, a 2006 OHS graduate and pre-med student at UW-La Crosse; Audra Jo Haas, a 2007 OHS graduate and a pre-pharmacy student at UW-Eau Claire; and Heidi Western, a 2006 OHS graduate and nursing student at WITC. Photo: Gary Beckmann, left, Osceola Community Health Foundation Board chair, presented Nancy Smith Scholarship Awards recently to Kyle Burkhamer, Audra Jo Haas and Heidi Western. The Osceola High School graduates are pursuing careers in health care. – Photo submitted

Mayor says Superior is “pawn” in budget standoff SUPERIOR - Four cities will see substantial cuts in shared revenue from the state under the budget proposed this week by Assembly Republicans. Beloit, Racine, Milwaukee and Superior will see less state money.

Superior Mayor Dave Ross says his city would get $1 million less in shared revenue. Ross, who is a Republican in an area that traditionally votes Democratic, says his city is being made a political pawn in the budget debate between the two parties. He says this kind of what he calls “vindictive politics” by the Republicans is not going to win them many favors through the state. He says what’s lacking today in politics is statesmen who really care about the good of all. He says he’s disappointed with politics on both sides and wishes both parties would just “lay down their swords” and work together for the best and all Wisconsinites.

Ross says a $1 million cut to a city like Superior which is already on a tight budget would be devastating and could mean cuts to essential services like police and fire protection. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Mike Simonson)

All not happy with removal of bald eagle from list ANTIGO - When the American bald eagle was removed from the endangered species list, not all of Wisconsin’s wildlife enthusiasts were celebrating.

Wildlife rehabilitation specialist Marge Gibson remembers what happened last fall when media reports first appeared about eagles being taken off the endangered species list.

She says she received several adult bald eagles that were shot.

Gibson’s Raptor Education Group near Antigo received four eagles that had been shot, all within a few weeks during the hunting season. She doesn’t blame rank and file hunters. She says she makes a very clear definition between hunters who are very ethical people with

a strong moral standard and moral compass as opposed to what she calls “idiots with guns.”

Even though eagles have been taken off the endangered list, they’re still protected under federal and state law.

Gibson says that point may be lost on those who would shoot the birds, and says it means that this fall, the general

public needs to take more responsibility for their welfare. She says the public has to remain vigilant, and continue to respect the fact that the eagles are still protected. She says that means calling authorities when someone is seen trying to harm an eagle, regardless of how it’s listed by the government. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Glen Moberg)

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The shoes

I’m glad to meet you, my friend.”

There were tears in his eyes But he had a large, wide grin.

“Let me explain,” he said Wiping tears from his eyes.

“I’ve been coming here for months, And you’re the first to say “Hi.”

Contributed by a reader:

My alarm went off – It was Sunday again.

I was sleepy and tired, My one day to sleep in.

But the guilt I would feel The rest of the day, Would have been too much, So I’d go and I’d pray.

I showered and shaved, I adjusted my tie, I got there and sat In a pew just in time.

Bernice Abrahamzon

BEHIND THE

Bowing my head in prayer, As I closed my eyes, I saw the shoe of the man next to me Touching my own. I sighed.

With plenty of room on either side, I thought, “Why must our soles touch?”

It bothered me, his shoe touching mine, But it didn’t bother him much.

A prayer began: “Our Father” I thought, “This man with the shoes has no pride.

They’re dusty, worn and scratched Even worse, there are holes on the side!”

SIGNPOST

“Thank you for blessings,” the prayer went on.

The shoe man said a quiet “Amen.”

I tried to focus on the prayer.

But my thoughts were on his shoes again.

Aren’t we supposed to look our best When walking through that door?

“Well, this certainly isn’t it,” I thought, Glancing toward the floor.

Then the prayer was ended And the songs of praise began.

The shoe man was certainly loud, Sounding proud as he sang.

His voice lifted the rafters, His hands were raised high, The Lord could surely hear The shoe man’s voice from the sky.

It was time for the offering And what I threw in was steep.

I watched as the shoe man reached Into his pockets so deep.

I saw what was pulled out, What the shoe man put in, Then I heard a soft “clink” As when silver hits tin.

The sermon really bored me To tears, and that’s no lie It was the same for the shoe man, For tears fell from his eyes.

At the end of the service, As is the custom here, We must greet new visitors And show them all good cheer.

But I felt moved somehow And wanted to meet shoe man So after the closing prayer I reached over and shook his hand.

He was old and his skin was dark.

And is hair was truly a mess But I thanked him for coming, For being our guest.

He said, “My name’s Charlie,

Burnett Medical Center donates profits from 5K event GRANTSBURG - Burnett Medical Center donated $1,751.36 to Faith’s Lodge in Webster. That amount represented the profits received from The Carlyle Sherstad 5K walk/run which was held on Saturday morning, June 2.

Each year, Burnett Medical Center organizes and promotes The Carlyle Sherstad 5K walk/run. Profits from the event are donated to a local, worthy organization or are used for a community enhancement. This year’s profits were donated to Faith’s Lodge, a retreat facility for couples and families facing the serious illness or death of a child.

The 2007 race had 167 registrants with 157 participating on the day of the event. Trophies and roses were awarded to the overall male and female finishers, and medals were awarded to the first three male and female finishers in each of nine age categories.

The Carlyle Sherstad 5K is named after a great promoter of running in the Grantsburg area. Carlyle Sherstad was the founder and organizer of a 16.2-mile Grantsburg race, called the Syttende Mai. – from BMC

“I know that my appearance Is not like all the rest, But I really do try To always look my best.”

“I always clean and polish my shoes Before my very long walk, But by the time I get here They’re dirty and dusty, like chalk.”

My heat filled with pain and I swallowed to hide my tears As he continue to apologize For daring to sit so near.

He said, “When I get here, I know I must look a sight.

“But I thought if I could touch you, The maybe our souls might unite.”

I was silent for a moment, Knowing whatever was said Would pale in comparison.

I spoke from my heart, not my head.

“Oh, you’ve touched me,” I said, “And taught me, in part, That the best of anyone Is what is found in their heart.”

The rest, I thought, This shoe man will never know…

Like just how thankful I really am That his dirty old shoe touched my soul…

–Anonymous Did you know?

The good old Farmers’ Almanac now cost $5 at the newsstand or drug store. Can you remember when it was given away free at Carlson Hardware in Frederic? It still has a quiz or two, best times for planting and a few stories.

There was a time when the Farmers’ Almanac was second only to the Bible.

Good thought “People who fly into a rage always make a bad landing.”

And another “Summer is the season when children slam the doors which they left open all winter.”

And finally “A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, a breeze is blowing, the birds are singing and the lawn mower is broken.” –James Dent Until next week, Bernice

Do you remember ?

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago The July special at Carlson Our Own Hardware, Frederic, was salad bowls at 2 for 59¢. They were made of hand-finished Beechwood.-Bulk oil was on sale at 50¢ gal. at Pedersen Southside Gas Station, Frederic.Wrestlers who would appear at the Siren Jubilee were Leo Nomellini and John Pazandak. John (called Joe) held two degrees from the U of M including B.A. and science agronomy.-A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hoefs, Grantsburg, on July 1 at the Siren Community Hospital.-Siren swimming school was running July 8 – 20 at Crooked Lake, Siren, with instructor Sandra Fahlin of Webster.-Mrs. Peck of the town of Oakland was labeled as a “remarkable lady.” She was 68 years old, and the mother of 11 daughters and one son, with 47 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.-The Webster school faculty included Arnold Davis, Violet Ingalls, Doreen Murray, Ervin Pardun, Clifford Olson, Edward Niedzielski, LaVaun Buck and Ronald Hultman.-The First Bank of Grantsburg announced 3 percent interest on all savings accounts effective July 1, 1957.-The movie “The Spirit of St. Louis” with James Stewart was playing at the D’Lux Theatre in Luck.-A July 4 windstorm hit one farm in Milltown and two in Eureka.-Dean Dversdall, 22, Frederic, was taking an officer’s training course in Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash.

40 Years Ago Queen contestants for Webster Wild Rivers Days were Kathy Haug, Robin Carlson, Linda Petersen, Connie Sears and Paula Murphy.-Pastor Harvey Raduege of Grace and Lakeview Evangelical United Brethren Churches, Webster, was appointed to the above churches, coming from serving Monoma, Iowa, New Richmond, Milwaukee and Germantown.-Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tyberg celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at Calvary Covenant Church with open house on June 25.-Specials at the Clover Farm Store, Frederic, including soda crackers at 25¢ for a lb. box, Cracker Barrel Cheese at 59¢ lb. for sharp and 49¢ lb. for mellow, and smoked pork chops at 89¢ lb.-Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dueholm held a reception for their son, James and his wife on July 1 at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church. The young couple would be married June 24 in New Jersey.-The Milltown Cooperative Services had a liquidation sale with 10 percent discount on all groceries, meats and produce plus 20 percent discount on dry goods and shoes.Debbie Dversdall was the new Miss Frederic, with second runner-up Ann Bengtson and first runner-up, Janet Struck.-It was written that 350 attended the Old Settlers picnic at the junction of Trade Lake and Cowan Creek near the Old Bush Church Cemetery. Guest speaker was the Rev. Edward Lind of Trade Lake.-Olsen Drug held a grand opening at Frederic to show off its new store.

20 Years Ago Obituaries included Elrose Johnson, Dolores Peterson, Anna Catherine Brace, Lavern Larsen, Donald Tomlinson, Inez Peterson and Robert Lehman.-Pastor Ed Zager preached his last sermon at the Siren United Methodist Church on May 24 as he was moving on after a sevenyear ministery at Siren and Lewis churches.-Two new trustees, Sherri Anderson and Thomas Moore began their service to the Luck Village Board.-Prom royalty at Siren included Jacey Richison and Mike Clemenson. Pvt. Stephen Richison, son of Roger and Diane Richison, Siren, and Clearwater, Fla., was now serving with the U.S. Army at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.-The travel expense of the Burnett County Service Director was questioned.Mrs. William Woodard wrote the Wood Lake news, Mrs. Fred Nelson wrote the Viola Lake news and Mrs. Alfred Leef wrote the Webster news.-Herb Coyer, a teacher in the Webster School District, was named by State Supt.

Herbert Grover, as one of Wisconsin’s outstanding science educators.-Doug McDowell was named the Danbury Student of the Month in May. He was a fourth-grader, the son of Merritt Jr. and Teresa McDowell of Danbury.-Luck valedictorian was Betty Ann Christiansen and salutatorian was Shannon Marie Lindell.-Principal Jerry Larson retired at Luck, along with three teachers, John Nygren, Joyce Erickson and Leila Thill.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Webster Senior Center Dudley Dingmann was welcomed back after being unable to attend the congregate meals due to health problems. Chuck Scott, on behalf of the fair board stopped by and donated to the nutrition program hot dog buns, catsup, mustard and relish that were leftover from the fair, and Deb will use these items for her congregate meals. Bob Gleason also stopped in for coffee and conversaton.

There were only 12 ladies playing dime bingo on Wednesday, but they had a lot of fun playing three sets of bingo and feasting on the refreshments furnished by Ann Aggerbeck. Earl and Bernice Boelter stopped by and donated some very nice holiday decorations to the center. Bernie has a very large and wonderful display of Christmas Village items that she is interested in selling. I have a folder with pictures of them and if anyone is interested they can contact me to view the photos, and/or call Bernie at 656-3583 to make an appointment with her to view them.

I received a nice, long e-mail from Joan Berg in York, Pa. on Wednesday evening and she said to say “Hello” to all the gals and guys: Gladys, Margel, Jane, Lily, Mert, Elden, Sam, Dave, Harold, and Pat and Nancy.

(So considered yourselves greeted!).

There was a lot of fun going on at the center on Thursday evening as eight men played pool and nine ladies played golf cards. They all enjoyed the variety of goodies at break time.

Twenty-five diners enjoyed the baked stuffed pork chop dinner that Deb served on Friday. Grratitude to Gladys Beers and Theresa Gloege for staying afterward and sorting the three bags of paperback books that I believe were donated by Scotty and Elaine Scott. We now have a very nice supply of western paperbacks for anyone interested in reading them.

It was great to hear that Bob Marsh brought Laura Cornelison home on Friday after she spent quite a few days in the Shell Lake Hospital. Welcome home, Laura, and stay well!

Some of our seniors were among the 55 men and women that attended the Burnett Community Library author’s luncheon on Saturday at the Webster Community Center with featured author Catherine TripalinMurray and her husband Dick, of Madison and North Sand Lake. After lunch of an array of salads, rolls, coffee and dessert furnished by the Webster Lioness Club, Friends of the Library president Bonnie Niemi introduced Jean McLaughlin who spoke on membership, plans to do a newsletter in 2007 and a social event to discuss library issues. The Friends group has pledged $5,000 towards the Library Building Fund and hope that many will attend their annual Gandy Dancer Days fundraiser book sale on Aug. 11. They also encourage people to donate their good used books to this sale and to also consider making personal donations to the li-

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brary building fund.

Burnett Community Library director Maxine Peterson spoke on the history of the library that originally started in a little cabin north of Siren in 1990 of which Mary Poretti, Jan Anderson, Glenna Hauger and others were a part of, and then was moved to the old First Bank of Grantsburg building on Main Street, Webster, in 1992; and that the proposed library expansion will increase their space from 2,100 square feet to 4,200 square feet. Mrs. Murray gave a wonderfully interesting reading of parts of her book “Up North, A Father’s Legacy” and of her other books based on her memories of “Little Italy,” the Italian neighborhood in Madison that was also called “The Bush.”

Copies of some of her books are available at Emily’s Luncheon, Webster. Door prizes of the table floral centerpieces that were donated by Fran Krause were awarded to the person at each table that had a library sticker on their chair leg.

Don’t forget to get your ticket for the Grace United Methodist Church, Webster, High Tea to be held on Saturday, July 28,, at 1 p.m. Call 866-8646 for ticket information.

Also remember, red hatters, that the next Ravishing Rubies Red Hat Society Luncheon will be held at noon on Tuesday, July 3, at Log Cabin Store & Eatery, Danbury.

Congratulations to Aaron Sears and Wendy Kurkowski on their recent engagement and their wedding planned for Oct. 19.

I have put my telephone number at the heading of this column so that if anyone wants to give me a newsworthy item, please give me a call.

Our get-well wishes and prayers continue to go out to Tony Gronski, Norma Martin, Edith Sage, Betty Trudeau, Edythe Spafford and Nick Doriott. Our thoughts and prayers also go out to the family of Arlene (Phelps) Clendenning who passed away on Friday morning after a long battle with cancer.

Greetings to some diners that haven’t been at the center for a while: Dudley Dingmann, Edna Gleason, Chuck and Elaine Scott, Pete Neubauer, and Ludwig and Linda Peterson.

Special gratitude goes to the Webster Fair Board for donating hot dog buns, catsup, mustard and relish; Earl and Bernice Boelter-books; and Tony Saladis-aluminum cans How often do you use the word “awesome” to describe something or someone such as teachers, friends, athletes or coaches? It is used quite freely and isn’t wrong to use the expression this way, but if you stand at the top of New Mexico’s Sandia Peak that is 10,378 above sea level or on the rim of the Grand Canyon, well, that is really awesome.

See you at the center!

Siren

Boy! There’s nothing like Old Mother Nature cooking you one week and the next week waking up to temps that make one think fall is here with winter not too far behind. You have to bring out sweaters, sweatshirts or at least some clothes heavier than the week before. She sure has our weather in a yo-yo pattern this year, for sure.

The Siren class of 1956 had their 50th class reunion last year and they decided it would be fun to get together each year at the same time if they were in the area, so this year seven classmates, some with their spouses, had lunch together at the Pour House. Those attending this year were: Don Norquist and his wife, Donna (Mangelson) Heinz and husband, Leo Anderson and wife, Art Beckmark and wife, Carol (Conors) Larson, Naomi (Collins) Glover and her brother-in-law Jim Glover.

The Food and Friends Community Dinner will be held on July 31, from 5-6 p.m., at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Webster. This is a free dinner, however, they will accept donations.

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Bev Beckmark

Sympathy to the family of Ruth Marie Ehlers who passed away July 2.

Mark your calendars for July 28 and 29. That’s when the gem and mineral show is being held at the Frederic High School. This is a great way to spend an afternoon with the family. The parking and the admission is always free. There are door prizes given away both days, plus things for the kids to do, like their usual rock box to dig through for agates.

Did you get the chance to tour Siren National’s model cabin/office this past week at their open house? This quaint little three-bedroom cabin was shipped from Eslovia and put together at the Siren National gold course. The windows are also from there. When asked why they painted the log cabin black, it was said this is the traditional color as well as a dark red-brown. If you get the chance to drop in and take a look around, do so.

Art and Bev Beckmark spent last Saturday evening at the wedding reception of friends Greg and Chris Greene of Bayport, Minn.

Engagement

Java/Johnson Danny and Diane Johnson, Grantsburg, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda, to Jonathan Java, son of Michael and Shelly Java, Grantsburg. A July wedding is planned. - Photo by Rae of Light Photography

Engagement

Krekula/Erickson Erwin and Eileen Krekula of Cameron, Bob Erickson of Clam Falls, and Judy Mickelson of Ladysmith announce the engagement of their children Julie R. Krekula and Rob J. Erickson. An October wedding is planned at Maranatha Evangelical Free Church in Rice Lake. – Photo by Rae of Light Photography

Xcel Energy donates to library/museum project

Marching Methodists to perform FREDERIC – The Marching Methodists are heading to Lonesome Lil’s again on Wednesday, July 25, with Brad Alden and Starr Warndahl bringing the music.

A church service will be held at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. - submitted

Xcel Energy presented a check for $3,000 to the Luck Library and Museum project last week. Shown (L to R) Marsha Jensen, Luck Library Committee, Trudy Poppenhagen, Xcelcel Energy and Jill Glover Luck librarian. – Photo submitted

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER 349-7249 Thursday night’s Dining at Five was really rocking with Bob Gacek entertaining the diners with his music and quips. We had 34 folks sharing the dinner prepared by Dolly Peterson. We want to extend gratitude to Della and Ed Smythe, Lou Jappe, Ralph and Nona Severson, Corrine Root and Lorraine Haaf who helped with setting up, serving the dinner and cleaning up afterwards. I don’t know if everyone is aware of it, but these volunteers not only give of their time and efforts, but they also pay for their dinners just like the rest of the diners.

Our dime bingo game was up and running again on Tuesday, just a little short of our regular players who are on vacation or attending to other business.

Wednesday 500 was played with 30 people participating. Winners were, Arvid Pearson, Dean Elkin, Lloyd Nelson, Marie Van Guilder and Walt Nelson.

Friday Spade winners were, Dorothy Cronquist, Lucille Chelmo, Anke Oleson and Marjorie Nyberg. We had so many treats that it was a hard decision if we should play cards or just eat.

Get-well wishes to Myrna Thomas, Helmi Larson and Shirley Holmes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are patiently waiting for your return.

Gratitude is extended to Don Brand who painted our shed on Friday, Gladys Mansfield who donated a bag of mystery books and Eunice Tollander for greeting cards to be recycled.

Siren Senior Center The Feet First ladies will be at the center on July 30th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to trim your tootsies. Call to make your appointment at 349-7810.

Remember our center is open every day Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and play dime bingo on Tuesday, 500 Wednesday and Spades on Friday. All of the activities begin at 1 p.m. The coffee pot is always on and the pool table is available to anyone interested in playing.

Speaking of pool, the center has had the pleasure of a new face the past few weeks. We have enjoyed having Liz Johnson join us for 500. What a gal, she puts some of us to shame as she rides her bicycle to the center and wanted to know if any of the ladies played pool

Happy Corners Mardel Barnette and Shawn visited Vern Catlin on Tuesday afternoon.

Karen Zappa visited at the Joann Catlin home on Sunday afternoon.

Shawn Barnette went to the Turtle Lake Fair on Saturday afternoon.

Vern Catlin, Amanda Catlin and Chad Poirier visited at the Gene Doster home on Saturday afternoon.

Barb Munger that she could join. So, if any of you gals play the game, you should all get together and enjoy the table at the center.

Remember the farmers market in our parking lot on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Until next week, either stay warm or cool with our Wisconsin weather.

Births Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center: A girl, Danica Jean Fangmeier, born July 10, 2007, to Jason and Jennifer Fangmeier, St. Croix Falls. Danica weighed 6 lbs.

••• A girl, Clara, born July 3, 2007, to Ellen Sneve and Michael Juleen, Balsam Lake. Clara weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz.

••• A boy, Reece Evan Jensen, born July 6, 2007, to Heidi and Jesse Jensen, Grantsburg. Reece weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A boy, Patrick William Toohey, born July 7, 2007, to Tom and Susan Toohey, North Branch, Minn. Patrick weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz.

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Lewis

Bernice Abrahamzon

Members of the NW Regional Writers who went to Osceola last Friday to enjoy an indoor picnic were Mary Jacobsen, Alice Ford, Boyd Sutton, Doris Hanson, Don Miller and Bob McKean.

Best wishes to Lou Ann Gackle who is scheduled for knee surgery on Monday. Several other church members have health concerns, including Scott Nelson, LaVonne Boyer, Phil Schaetzel, Ethel Lane and Bernice Abrahamzon. Lots of prayer concerns and all are on the prayer chain.

The grilled chicken dinner served Friday night at church by the UMM went fine. Extra tables were set up in the sanctuary.

The Thursday morning book club at the Frederic Public Library will meet at 10:30 a.m., this Thursday.

The book to be discussed is Barbara Kingsolver’s “Pigs in Heaven.”

Did you read the obituary for Milton Branch? He was a writer and a poet, and was one of the speakers one year at the annual spring writer’s conference held at the Lewis church. Most recently he was affiliated with the Polk County Aging Program and benefit specialist. In earlier years, he served as a United Methodist minister at several places including Exeland, Birchwood, Balsam Lake and Centuria.

Your correspondent spent Saturday night and into Sunday in the hospital, undergoing tests. She broke her perfect attendance record attending Sunday church services.

Linda and Al Andersen, Balsam Lake summer residents, Clarice Nelson and Sheila Staples were weekend guests of Larry and Sharry Nelson in Bayfield. The attended a Saturday evening performance at the Big Top and celebrated Larry’s birthday on Sunday. Other guests on Sunday to help celebrate grandpa’s birthday were grandson Carter and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Nelson.

Do you want to set up for the flea market on Charles E. Lewis Days in Lewis on Sunday Aug. 12? Call 715327-4390 for more information.

St. Croix Valley Senior Center

Dottie Adams

Now is the time of the year to rent our hall for all your family parties, such as family get-togethers, graduations, wedding dinners, birthday parties.

Tuesday afternoon domino winners were: Martha Lambert in first place, Madonna Danielson in second place and Deloris Benson in third place. 500 card winners were: Donna Lindh in first place, Wally Quest in second place, Phil Mevissen in third place, Bruce Medchill in fourth place and Vern Lundstrom in fifth place.

Our center is having a craft sale, bake sale and selling pork chops on a stick. We will have a float in the 6 p.m. parade. This all takes place along with Wannigan Days.

Thursday evening 500 card winners were: JoAnn Gehrman in first place, Carol Van Biskirk in second place, Olga Young in third place and Don Anderson in fourth place.

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Life has been moving along at a leisurely pace here in the little townships of New Dosey and Arna.

Evelyn Johnson worked almost all week at her job at the Hay Creek Outpost. She did take some time to enjoy a prime rib dinner with a friend at the Hole-in-the-Wall café one evening..

Esther and Jim Vink are busy getting ready for their huge estate sale that they have planned for this weekend at their home. As you probably know, the Vinks will be moving to Bruno in August to live with son Darrel and his wife Sandy.

Bob and Jim Carlin came up for a weekend of fishing with Dad up in Aitkin recently. A couple of nice bass were among the take.

When granddaughter Emma was in a play down in Stillwater, last weekend, Helen and Jim Allen traveled down and made sure they had front-row seats. Emma is 12 years old now.

Melvin and Eleanor Elliott enjoyed very much the week-long visit from daughter, Julie, and her family from Milltown during the Fourth of July. Other than that, the Elliotts are trying to fix machinery and make hay.

What a busy, bust time it has been for Shirley and Jerry Blokzyl these days. A series of heartwarming events included taking mom Ann Boyland, McGregor, to a fish fry for her 83rd birthday, attending a graduation party for Lacy Greiner in Chisago City, spending an overnight and having a pig roast with son Mike and

Shelley Blokzyl, then off to a birthday party for daughter Lynn Balvin, and finally enjoying a chicken dinner with gospel singers Howard and Marlene Gamble in the Cloverdale area.

Lacy always comes up to bow hunt with her dad on the Blokzyl land and Lynn turned 32 years old.

A sad note for Shirley and Jerry was the death of his uncle John Blokzyl in Icer.

Granddaugther Danielle came up for an entire week to spend time with the Allen Wolfs. They took her somewhere everyday. The fun included four days of swimming, a day of golfing and one evening of watching “Ratatouille” at the Siren theatre.

Troy Kriech, the son of Agnes Sexton’s sister Mary, was married recently, and Agnes attended the wedding in the Cities. It was a lovely event that provided the chance for her to see many friends and relatives.

Jan Streiff learned that her blood count is very low these days when she went to the Cities for a followup to chemotherapy she had awhile back. She took her beloved cat, Indy, who is now 17 years old, into the Askov veterinarian for a checkup, then went the next day to Mora for a spare tire, then on to Brainerd to visit with her good friend Jeanette Hohman.

My son and his wife and two daughters from Thailand visited us for two weeks and left on Friday to move out west and seek their fortune.

Be adventurous, wherever you are.

Frederic Senior Center Spades was played on Monday, July 9, at 1:30 p.m.

The winners were: Margaret Ulick in first place, Netha Palson in second place, Carmen Marek in third place and Sylvia Heavey in fourth place.

Pokeno was played on Wednesday. They always have a good time together.

We will be taking care of the senior building on Friday, July 27, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at the Polk County Fair. Listen to the music and come visit with us. It’s always fun to go to the fair.

Thursday night 500 cards was played with the following players as winners: Arnie Borchert in first place, Myrna Veik in second place, Clifford Potter in third place and Arvid Pearson in fourth place.

Friday pokeno is always a fun, friendly time.

We will celebrate the July birthdays on Satruday, July 21. Those having birthdays are: Doris Pederson, Ralph Jurek, Herb Sederlund, Edna Utley, Willis Williams, Deloris Potter and David Peterson.

Saturday share-a-lunch, as always, was an enjoyable

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Ardyce Knauber

time with a ham dinner. We had two pleasant surprises.

Maria Klucas and her daughter Donna and Rose Marie Goodremoter. We sang “Happy Birthday” to Rose Marie. She lives at the Frederic Nursing Home and was so good to have her with us again. Dorothy LaDoucer will be coming home soon, so we look forward to her being at the center again.

How are your feet doing? Feet First, Inc. does a good job of giving your feet a lift. You can call 715-327-4425 for an appointment.

We will have representation at the United Aging meeting on Tuesday, July 17, to be held at Sunny View Apts. community room in Milltown from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

The topic: SeniorCare, Wisconsin Care and Medicare Part D, which is very important to all us seniors. We must keep informed and advise our legislators of this important topic.

Love isn’t love until you give it away. Friendship is love. Come into our center and join us for fellowship.

Orange

Kent and Nancy Krause spent Friday through Sunday in Milwaukee. They attended two Brewers games and had brunch on Sunday with cousins Steve and Linda Pautz.

The Mark Krause family spent Friday through Tuesday camping in the Bayfield area and Copper Falls.

Fran Krause attended the Sarah Circle meeting,

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LaVonne O’Brien

hosted by Eunice Tollander.

The salad luncheon for the Burnett Community Library was well attended on Saturday.

Pat and Nancy O’Brien spent Saturday through Wednesday last week in the Traverse City, Mich. area.

LaVonne O’Brien attended the fifth birthday party for Rylie O’Brien on Saturday.

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Homemade quilts presented to Capeside Cove RIGHT -Twenty-four homemade quilts were presented to the residents of Capeside Cove Good Samaritan Center, Siren, Tuesday, July 10. Fourteen of the quilts were made by members of Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 10 of them from Zion Lutheran Church of Bone Lake. Presenting the quilts to Capeside administrator Sarah Swaenepoel were (L to R) front row: Elaine Kreutzian, Clam Falls; Swaenepoel; Delores Hermstad, Zion; and Virginia Sommerfeld, Clam Falls. Back row: June Hendricks and Glenna McFadden from Zion; Donna Moody, Roberta Johnson, Retta Nelson and Rayola Sparish from Clam Falls. The women meet twice a month during the winter to make the quilts.

Quilters not pictured were: Jean Hill, Judy Domagala, Luella Amundson and Beverly Sederlund from Clam Falls and Berna Anderson and Gwen Klotz from Zion. – Photo submitted

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS St. Croix Falls Public Library Saturday Talk About the Book Club The book club meets the second Saturday of the month, 1:30 at Goochie Noochie’s in downtown St. Croix Falls.

This July’s selection is “My Antonia” by Willa Cather in preperation for September’s big read!

Summer Reading Get A Clue at the Library. Final event, The Black Storyteller’s Alliance will perform Saturday July 28, 10:30 am. Sit back and enjoy as these masterful storytellers take you places beyond your imagination!

Technology Free wireless access is available at the library. Also, visit the library’s revamped website to find out what’s happening at the Library. www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

New Titles “Warm Springs: Traces of a Childhood at FDR’s Polio Haven” by Susan Richards

Shreve is a powerful memoir of childhood illness set in Warm Springs, Ga. Shreve brings readers into this unique community with tenderness and humor.

Former editor-in-chief of Tattler—England’s glossiest gossip magazine— and first female editor of The New Yorker, journalist Tina Brown is well qualified to write “The Diana Chronicles” a close look at Diana, Princess of Wales and the “formidable female cast” that shaped her childhood, adolescence and married life.

“Out Stealing Horses” by Per Petterson is the story of Trond who at age 67, settles into a rustic cabin in an isolated part of eastern Norway preparing for a deliberate life of isolation. A meeting with his only neighbor forces him to reflect on the fateful summer of 1948 when he and his friend Jon were out stealing horses. Petterson’s language and tone will move every reader who ventures into his pages.

Dresser Public Library Dresser Public Library is located at 117 S. Central Ave., Dresser, WI 54009. The Dresser Public Library Board of Trustees holds its monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m.

Library hours Monday noon–5 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–noon and 1–7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Three Internet computers: You must physically present a MORE library card to library staff and library fines must be under $10 to use a computer.

New adult books James Patterson’s “Quickie” and “High Noon” by Nora Roberts are the newest adult fiction available. Place your request on the MORE Online Catalog to get in line to read these popluar works. Also, don’t forget our great magazine section.

We have added many easy readers, American Girl titles and graphic novels to our collection this summer, too. So, stop in and check us out! We have MORE for you!

Story time “Get a Clue…at Your Library” will have its last session Aug. 2, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Dresser Community Hall, located at 115 Main Street. Children and adults will most certainly enjoy “Get a Clue…With Taxonomy, too!” a program

presented by Merrilee Self. This is an exciting 45-minute presentation about the scientific classification system and where exotic pets fit it. Live organisms will be present, which may include a venus flytrap, starfish, crab, frog, turtle, earthworm, bearded dragons, birds, fish and a white rat. Time will be allowed at the end of the presentation for feeding and handling the animals. Join us for a great time!

This free program is sponsored by the Dresser Public Library, and is open to anyone.

Coming up: Lapsitter and preschool story times will resume this fall at 10:30 a.m. each Thursday. Join us then for stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts and more.

Our monthly book club will begin in September.

Planning soon begins for our annual book sale. Further details will follow for each of these events.

Contact the library at 715-755-2944 which is our telephone and FAX number or e-mail us at www.dresserpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Our Web site, www.dresserpubliclibrary.org. also has information about story times, days closed, reference links, library policy and much more.

Centuria Public Library Family Read Night July 19, 6:30 p.m.

In the center ring, storyteller, Van Burch, will be visiting the Centuria Public Library to tell stories about the circus.

Bring your children to listen to the fun stories, meet Burch, and hear all about the circus that is coming to Centuria.

Real Life Adventures Are you a reader that likes to read about true tales of survival? The Centuria Public Library has just received a set of new books written for the young adult reader but exciting for everyone to read that features true stories of survival.

Come to the Centuria Public Library and check out all six books. You will find them to be incredible stories of courage and determination that show the human will to survive. The titles are: 1. “Disaster in the Mountains,” Colby

Coombs' story of survival.

2. “Lost at Sea,” Tami Oldham Ashcraft's story of survival.

3. “Shark Attack,” Bethany Hamilton's story of survival.

4. “Stranded in the Snow,” Eric LeMarque's story of survival.

5. “Trapped in a Canyon,” Aron Ralston's story of survival.

6. “Volcanic Eruption,” Susan Ruff and Bruce Nelson's story of survival.

Hours The Centuria Public Library is open Monday from noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday from noon to 7 p.m., Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m., Thursday from noon to 7 p.m., closed Friday, and open 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Clear Lake Public Library

Balsam Lake Public Library Story time Story time is at 11 a.m. every Wednesday here at the library. All ages are welcome to join us for stories, crafts, music and snacks. We also have many new puppets that can be checked out for home use.

Books on the beach Books on the Beach are back with something for every readers’ taste. Read at the beach or bring the books home.

Return to the beach when you’re finished if you’re able. Read, swim, sunbath what a way to spend a lazy summer afternoon.

Tales with Tails Children read aloud to Ruby, a service dog, and her owner, Carolyn Peterson, every other Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Ruby loves to listen to stories. Sometimes her eyes closed, but she is listening. Please call and sign up for a time 485-3215.

New books Some of our new books for July are “Quickie” by James Patterson, “Tin Roof Blowdown” by James Lee Burke, “Thunder Bay” by William Kent Kreuger and “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini. Many new board books, children and young adult for those lazy summer nights.

Book club “Stones from the River” by Ursula Hegi is a daring, dramatic and complex novel of life in Germany. It is set in Burgdorf, a small fictional German town, between 1915 and 1951. The protagonist is Trudi Montag, a Zwerg – the German word for dwarf woman. As a dwarf, she is set apart, the outsider

whose physical "otherness" has a corollary in her refusal to be a part of Burgdorf's silent complicity during and after World War II. Trudi establishes her status and power, not through beauty, marriage, or motherhood, but rather as the town's librarian and relentless collector of stories. Through Trudi's unblinking eyes, we witness the growing impact of Nazism on the ordinary townsfolk of Burgdorf as they are thrust on to a larger moral stage and forced to make choices that will forever mark their lives. “Stones from the River” is a story of secrets, parceled out masterfully by Trudi – and

by Ursula Hegi – as they reveal the truth about living through unspeakable times.

Friends group Friends group will meet Wednesday July 25, at 3 p.m. here at the Library.

Events Rubber Stamping Class Saturday, July 28, from 10 a.m.-noon.

Learn to stamp bookmarks, cards and more in a rubber stanping class.

Class instructor is Barbara Hammerstad.

Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10:30 a.m.noon. Live bearded dragons with Merilee. All ages invited to learn about bearded dragons.

Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake.

Hours are Monday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us Web site http://www.balsamlakepubliclibrary.or g

F o l l o w t h e L e a d e r.

Amery Public Library “Austenland” by Shannon Hale Obsessed with the BBC version of “Pride and Prejudice,” Jane Hayes is otherwise a perfectly normal New Yorker.

However none of the 13 boyfriends she has had can hold a candle to Mr. Darcy!

When her elderly aunt dies, she leaves Jane, not a boatload of money or a country estate, but a prepaid three-week vacation at a resort in England catering to Austen-crazed women who can spend their time in costume as characters from 1816. The place is called Austenland, and it is peopled with paying customers pretending to be Austen-like characters with actors playing the eligible gentlemen and the servants.

Although it is all a game, Jane, minus her cell phone and Internet, becomes caught up in the farce. A light novel with humor which will be enjoyed by Austen fans and those who enjoy chick lit.

Library notes Get a Clue at Your Library continues with summer fun. As this is written, we have 290 children participating. There is still time to sign up with six weeks of summer left. Make sure your kids are reading so they don’t have rusty skills when they get back to school. Everyone is having fun with the moustaches they get

Frederic Public Library

for finishing their first goal.

Next week, on July 25, we feature Bill the Juggler at story time at 10:30 a.m.

Story Time on the Road continues Monday evenings at 5 p.m. behind the Twin Pines Apartments with Christinia and Kaitlyn bringing books and crafts through July.

Otaku Club meets every Tuesday for teens who love manga and anime at 5 p.m. Teens Read Book Group meets on July 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to discuss Ian Fleming’s “Diamonds are Forever.” Join us for subs and pop. Pick up a book at the circulation desk if you are a teen.

The Friends of the Library Book Group meets on Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. to discuss “The Pearl Diver” by Jeff Talarigo.

Pick up a copy at the circulation desk and join us.

The Amery Public Library Board meets on Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the library.

Library hours Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS Frederic Public Library Bearded dragons will visit the library Join us for a special evening program Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m., when Merrilee Self will bring an exciting presentation for the whole family about the scientific classification system and how exotic pets fit into it. Self breeds bearded dragons and is a teacher and exotic pet enthusiast. Join us for a firsthand look at these amazing creatures.

Get a Clue at Your Library There is still time to join the library summer reading program which runs through Aug. 10 and offers activities for everyone. Preschoolers – third-graders set personal reading goals and count the books they’ve read; fourth- through sixth-graders count pages and can participate in the YNK book group; and teens will be part of the CSI book discussion group. Family-friendly movies are shown Mondays at 2 p.m. and preschool story times are held Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Everyone who meets their weekly goals or attends special activities can enter their names for great prizes at the end of the program. Be sure to mark your calendars for Thursday evenings July 19 – Aug. 9 when the library hosts special evening events as part of the summer reading program: July 19 at 7 p.m. – Merrilee Self and her Bearded Dragons; July 26 at 7 p.m. – Folksinger/storyteller Kevin McMullin;

Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. - Pajama party/Game night; Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. – Magician Magical Paul. These free programs are fun for everyone, so make plans to attend with family and friends.

Monday movie time The library will show the movie “Charlotte’s Web” Monday, July 23, at 2 p.m. This film is rated G and lasts 96 minutes.

Kevin McMullin to perform Singer, songwriter, and storyteller Kevin McMullin will be performing at the Community Pride Shelter next to the Depot Museum Thursday, July 26, at 7 p.m. This free program is one of a series of special events hosted by the Frederic Library through the summer reading program. MvMullin is known to many as a member of the traditional dance band Duck for the Oyster, and he is a crowd pleaser wherever he plays. The whole family is welcome to this very special event. (In case of inclement weather, the performance will be held at the library) Library hours at a glance Regular library hours are Mon. 10-7; Wed., Thur., Fri. 10-5; and Sat. 10-1. The library is closed on Tuesdays.

How to contact the library

Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak Street West. (phone) 715-327-4979 (email) fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Osceola Public Library Osceola Library plans story time Osceola Public Library will now offer yet another story time on Saturdays!

Starting Saturday, July 28, there will be a family story time at 11 a.m.

Children, 3 years of age or older, and

an accompanying guardian are invited to join us in this half-hour of fun, stories, and songs!

Can’t make it on Saturdays?

Join us every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Preschool Story time. – from Osceola Public Library

Luck Public Library The Magic Of Glen Gerard Luck library will be hosting a magician for Lucky Days in Luck on Friday, July 20, at 7 p.m. The magician will perform under the library tent between the fire hall and the Goldstar Co-op. All ages are welcome. This is a great performance and should not be missed.

The show is free to the public, but the audience is encouraged to bring their own chair. So drag out the soccer chairs and the family and come over to the Lucky Days Magic Show.

Get a clue!

Get a clue at the library. The 2007 Summer Reading Program is full of mystery and adventure. Luck will kick off their Summer Reading Program Thursday, July 12, with a mystery meal served at the senior center at 5:30 p.m.

This spaghetti dinner will cost $ 1 per person. If you have never been to a mystery meal, you really should experience it. It is a lot of fun. Summer Reading Program is open to ages 4-16. Get set for a summer full of prizes, games, treasure hunts, magicians and mystery.

Older youth and teens, join the fun.

There is a program designed just for you. If you want to help with crafts or reading at the weekly Thursday programs, we can use you. But if you just want to be in it for the fun, sign up and become an investigator in CSI Luck.

Use your dictionary, encyclopedia and computer to follow the clues and find the dead body hidden somewhere in

town. Earn extra reading minutes and you may win one of our fabulous prize packages – The Beach Bum Package, The Harry Potter Package or the Couch Potato Package. You can also win free passes to Wild Mountain Water Park. So get involved, Get a Clue, and get reading this summer! Programs will be held Thursdays at 5 p.m. from July 12 to Aug. 16. See you there.

We are also taking donations of books, magazines, puzzles, DVDs, videos and games for the annual Lucky Days Library Book Sale. Drop of your donations at the Luck Public Library during our open hours. If you need a receipt for your tax-deductible donation, we will get you one. Books can be dropped off up until the day before the sale, Friday, July 20.

The Luck Library is also taking donations for our first-annual Lucky Days yard sale. Do you have items to donate?

We are looking for items in good to excellent working condition to help raise money for our new building. While we are not taking clothes at this time, almost anything else will be accepted. We have secure storage to hold bigger items until the day of the sale. For more information, call Jill Glover at the Luck Public Library, 472-2770. All proceeds will be given to the building fund. We have some really great things donated already. It promises to be a very good sale. See you on Saturday, July 21.

Milltown Public Library Harry Potter Party Join the rest of the Polk County Potter fans as we anxiously await the release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” during a prepublication Potter Party on Friday, July 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Milltown Public Library.

There will be two chances to win your very own copy of the seventh book. One copy will be raffled as a door prize, and the other will be given away to the person best dressed as a character from J.K. Rowling’s books. The prize books may be picked up the next day at 10 a.m. at the library.

The Potter Party will feature Butter Beer, Transfiguration, potions like Secret Snitcher and Exploding Filibusters, Herbology and Quidditch. There will also be Harry Potter trivia challenges. This event is free and open to all ages.

Magician Check out the hilarious magician at the Milltown Library on Tuesday, July 24, at 1 p.m. This former Ringling Brothers performer will delight children of all ages!

Seating is limited, so please arrive early.

You may have a seat reserved by registering online at www.milltownpubliclibrary.org.

The library will not offer public services (checkouts, Internet computer use, etc…) during this performance.

Summer Reading Program Register for the Summer Reading Pro-

gram at the Milltown Library front desk, then bring home your Reading Record sheets and start reading! You increase your chances to win one of the many weekly prize drawings, or even the grand prize iPod, by completing and turning in as many Reading Record sheets as possible. We will draw for prizes every Friday at 5 p.m. and will notify the winners. The Summer Reading Program is open to everyone – kids and adults.

We are Wireless Bring your laptops to the Milltown Public Library and enjoy our free, fast wireless Internet access. No more waiting for an open computer! Surf the net from a comfortable chair! No time limits!

Story hour: There will be no story times on Tuesday, July 24, in lieu of the magician performance at 1 p.m. Milltown Public Library offers two story times every Tuesday. The morning story time begins at 10 a.m.

Can’t make it in the morning? We will repeat the program at 6:30 p.m. Story times are free and are designed for children under 6 and their caregivers. Each story time lasts 30 to 45 minutes and includes time to browse and check out books.

Hours Library hours are Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Clear Lake Public Library Please join us on Wednesday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. to interact with the Wonder Weavers Storytellers from Minnesota.

The Knitting and Crocheting Group will meet July 25, 4:30 p.m.

New Young Adult Fiction: • “Chaos King” by Laura Ruby • “The Wall and the Wing” by Laura Ruby • “Genesis Alpha” by Rune Michaels • “Shadow Thieves” by Anne Ursu • “Siren Song” by Anne Ursu • “Traitors Gate” by Avi

New Easy Books: • “Eric Carle’s Opposites” • “Eric Carle’s A B C” • “My Very First Book of Food” by Eric Carle • “My Very First Book of Motion” by Eric Carle • “Mouse Shapes” by Ellen Stoll Walsh Library hours: Monday: Noon – 7 p.m.; Tuesday noon – 6 p.m.; Wednesday 3 – 9 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Friday: noon – 5 p.m.; and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. We can be reached by phone at 715-263-2802 or by e-mail at clearlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS Polk County Library Federation See you at the Polk County Fair Thursday, July 26, through Sunday, July 29. Animal judging, more than 5,000 exhibits, top-notch entertainment, midway, and grandstand shows.

Fairgrounds County Fairs represent an important time for the 4-Hers of the community, as it gives these youth a time to show off their projects to the fair judge and the rest of the county. For those entering a project it is a time of anticipation when they learn how they improve their projects as the fair ribbons are awarded. Par-

ents are relieved when the fair comes around, because the end of a project is in sight at least for another year. Maybe one of the lessons in multiple projects is learning to organize your time better and more efficiently as to not stress everyone involved.

4-H and Leaders We can be proud of our youth of Polk County and need to support them in their efforts of learning good citizenship through their participation in 4-H. There are many librarians and department

heads of Polk County that have their roots in the green clover representing 4H. Library Booth at the Fair Shop at the library booth at the fair while perusing the other sights of this year’s county fair. The Friends of the Polk County Libraries is selling the following items: books (hardcover, paperback, fiction, non-fiction and children’s) as well as handmade felted mittens (you never know when it will snow again), felted purses, children’s T-shirts, hand-

knit bibs and knit dishtowels. Door prizes will also be given. Polk County Library Federation booth is located in the building that once was gold, but now is white by the west entrance of the fairgrounds. Stop in and say hi to your favorite librarian and stock up on your winter reading of books.

The following photos are from the 2006 Polk County Fair- library booth.

Visiting the library booth at the Polk County Fair in 2006 were (L to R) Greg Marsten and fair-goers, Jeff Timmons, (with Colleen Gifford), Kathleen Kienholz and Gifford knitting items to sell; UW Extension Family Agent Gail Peavy and Gifford and (lower right) Cynthia Oberg and Andrea Leis standing by completed library booth. - Photos submitted brown and black wirehair pups remind me of Hello, Fritz here! I hope everyone is enjoying Groucho Marx or Albert Einstein with their wirey, these beautiful summer days. The angels say we allover hair, eyebrows and whiskers. They are all could use a bit more rain, but it sure has been perfect good-natured, playful pups that would fill your weather for laying out in the shade and watching the home with love and laughter. world go by.

If you’re thinking of getting a dog, please conMost of the gang that was here with me last week sider adopting a shelter dog. Even if you’re not is still here. I’m getting pretty attached to some of looking for a dog, support your local shelter with these really cool friends of mine. But someone out a donation or by volunteering. The angels are there must have enough room in their heart and home for a Lab. I have three Labrador retriever Fritz working so hard to give us a second chance at life and help us all find good homes. If you have a friends here, Reed and Skylor who I talked about last week, and Sandy. Sandy is new, she’s a beau- NEWS FROM pet already, pretty please have it spayed or neutered! Hundreds of thousands of dogs and tiful two-year-old yellow Lab. Sandy doesn’t jump cats are euthanized every year because there up or bark too much, she’s really very polite and aren’t homes for all of us. And as always, thanks well-mannered. Gordy, the orange and black tiger for everything you do to help us furry friends! striped boxer, is still here too. He’s very attractive, With your help HSBC is saving lives, one at a fit and trim.

Also we’re still puppy-sitting one black Lab mix pup time. www.hsburnettcty.org. 715-866-4096. and five German shepard/wirehair something mix puppies. They are getting bigger and cuter every day! The

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Lorain Township Fire Department’s 23rd-annual Tractor and Truck Pull results LORAIN - The fire department’s 23rdannual tractor and truck pull held on July 7, have the following results.

In the 4,500 Hobby Stock category: First place – Rod Mondo, Forest Lake, Minn, 240.11; second place – Brad Puffer, Taylors Falls, Minn., 211.5.

In the 4,500 Farm Stock category: First place – Rick Brown, Colfax, 216; second place – Kevin Tripp, Hayward, 204.4 and third place – Scott Bierbrauer, Osceola, 190.9.

In the 5,500 Farm Stock category: First place – John Sachsenmier, Minnesota, 284.5; second place – Rick Brown, Colfax, 284.1 and third place – Todd Dorr, New Richmond, 282.9.

In the 7,000 Farm Stock category: First place – Ryan Brown, Cumberland, 255.2; second place – Mike Holup, Rice Lake, 254.4 and third place – Todd Schrankel, Shell Lake, 253.4.

In the 9,000 Farm Stock category: First place – Ryan Brown, Cumberland, 294.3; second place – Paul Furchtenict, Sarona, 272.9 and Tyler Moore – Osceola, 269.2.

In the 12,000 Farm Stock category: First place – Jay Thompson, Osceola, 272.11; second place – Bob Churney, Rice Lake, 255.7 and third place – Coreg Furcht-

enict, Sarona, 248.6.

In the 15,000 Farm Stock category: First place – Jay Thompson, Osceola, 304; second place – Jordon Wink, Glenwood City, 303.6 and third place – Todd Eggers, Indian Creek, 254.8.

In the 4x4, limited category: First place – Harold Sommerfeld, Clam Falls, 253.11 and second place – Jeff Owens, Indian Creek, 225.5.

In the 5,500 Super Farm category: First place – Jason Thompson, Shell Lake, 321.4 and second place – Kevin Tripp, Hayward, 272.5.

In the 6,500 Super Farm category: First place – Larry Wright Jr., Luck, 248.9; second place – Kevin Tripp, Hayward, 241.1 and Adam Birr, Hammond, 233.3.

In the 8,000 Super Farm category: First place – Chris Owens, Indian Creek, 219.8 and second place – Rod Coapinski, St. Cloud, Minn., 126.8.

In the 10,000 Super Farm category: First place – Al Becker, Almena, 300.3; second place Derek Moore, Osceola, 297.9 and third place – Doug Meyer, Dorchester, 282.11.

In the 12,000 Super Farm category: First place – Al Becker, Almena, 315.7 and second place – Bob Churney, Rice

Lake, 257.4.

In the 15,000 Super Farm category: First place – Carlos Blanco, Glenwood City, 250.5; second place – Scott Demulling, New Richmond, 249.5 and third place – Ryan Peterson, Dresser, 224.7.

In the 4,000 Open Mods category: First place – Rob Buckholtz, Luck, 254.

In the 5,500 Carb Stock category: First place – Tim Klinski, Plum City, 275.5; second place – Hank Smith, New Richmond, 274.2 and third place – Brian Betterley, New Richmond, 273.3.

In the 5,500 EFI Stock category: First place – Shooter Allen, Indian Creek, 302.1; second place – Ken Nelson, Osceola, 297.1 and third place – John Humphrey, Turtle Lake, 296.10.

In the 5,500 Improved Stock: First place – Josh King, Elmwood, 297,5; second place – Mark Frizinger, Cameron, 293.3 and third place – Andy Pichelman, Clayton, 285.11.

In the 5,500 Open Mods category: First place – Jason Cook, Cameron, 269.6; second place – Rob Buckholz, Luck, 213.6 and third place – Joel Zimmerman, Cannon Falls, Minn., 152.3.

In the 6,500 Carb Stock category: First

place – Jim Lewis, Ridgeland, 288.11; second place – Brian Betterley, New Richmond, 285.11 and third place – Tim Klinski, Plum City, 282.5.

In the 6,500 EFI Stock category: First place – Steve Bechel, Plum City, 316.1; second place – Jerry Sommerfeld, Indian Creek, 300.4 and third place – Tom Clauson, Ridgeland, 283.1.

In the 6,500 Improved Stock category: First place – Mark Frizinger, Cameron, 314.2 and second place – Josh King, Elmwood, 312.7.

In the 6,500 Open Mods category: First place – Jason Cook, Cameron, 303.7.

In the 7,000 Under Diesel category: First place – Tammy Mundt, Roseville, Minn., 313.1; second place – Paul Baxter, Hertel, 302.8 and third place – Ken King, Pepin, 296.1.

In the 7,000 Over Diesel category: First place – Chuck Suzan, Radisson, Minn., 320.6; second place – Tammy undt, Roseville, Minn., 319.1 and third place – Dave Beecroft, Indian Creek, 300.4. — Submitted

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New halfway house receives remodeling grant

by Julie Holmquist BALSAM LAKE - The planned halfway house for Balsam Lake received a big boost last week: a $35,000 grant for remodeling.

Duana and Tom Bremer of the Salvation Army, Polk County, accepted the grant for Serenity House from Pete Mann of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.

“Our goal is to start construction by October and be open by January,” Duana said.

The money will be used to spruce up the old county jail building, leased by the county to the Salvation Army for $1 a year.

It will be used mostly for painting, carpeting and tearing out the jail bars.

The plan for the long-term halfway house in Polk County for both men and women started in 2003 when Deanna Boettcher, a probation officer, and the Bremers were growing frustrated with the lack of such a facility in Polk County.

Duana directs Grace Place, a Salvation Army homeless shelter in Somerset, which can keep people for only 60 days.

Grace Place is the only homeless shelter within five counties that’s staffed 24hours a day.

“I had some women come to Grace Place who were alcoholics and had to move out,” Duana said. “One of them looked at me and said, ‘I’m really scared. I’m afraid I’m going to use again.’ And she did.”

Boettcher was discouraged because there were no halfway houses in Polk County. That meant offenders were sent to long-term treatment in Eau Claire, for example, where they would develop

Serenity House receives funding from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. (L to R) Deanna Boettcher, probation officer, Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore, Tom Bremer of the Salvation Army, Pete Mann of WHEDA, Duana Bremer, Salvation Army, Polk County Board Chairman Larry Jepsen and Michael Larsen, Polk County Supervisor. - Photo by Julie Holmquist support and gain employment. But regulations require them to return to their county of origin once the halfway house time is completed.

“So they had to move away from their new support network and back to the area they lived with no support,” Boettcher said.

That made it easier for offenders to return to negative behaviors, using drugs or alcohol and possibly committing new crimes.

“It has been very disheartening to witness failures and see families struggle with their loved ones located in another county,” she said.

Serenity House will provide a safe place and a program for participants, who can remain at the house for up to

one year. Serenity House will be staffed 24 hours a day and “is very structured,” Duana said.

When clients leave Serenity House, Salvation Army will ensure that they are permanently housed and have a relapse prevention plan in place.

“By offering educational opportunities and access to all community assistance programs, we provide the tools for continued success,” she said.

Serenity House has a permit for up to 32 clients, but will likely start with about 15 clients, Duana said, until they can afford to staff the house for 32 people.

Serenity House will also house a used clothing store and food pantry, which will be helpful to Polk County Social Services, Duana noted.

Serenity House is seeking donations of furnishings, including twin beds and linens, kitchen items, furniture and house cleaning items. In most cases, the house can accept gently used items, but pillows, personal hygiene items, pots and pans, kitchen appliances, brooms, mop and buckets must be new.

All donations can be delivered to Holy Trinity Methodist Church located between Centuria and Balsam Lake on CTH I. Call 715-485-3363 to arrange a drop-off time.

Donation checks can be made out to the Salvation Army and sent to the Polk County Salvation Army office in care of Duana and Tom Bremer, 904 75th Street, Amery, WI, 54001. For more information, call the Bremers at 715-247-2944.

Family reunion in area is called an unbelievable experience

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Members of the Verville family, originally a farm family from North Dakota, descended en masse to Siren during the July 4 week for their first big family reunion since 2001. Sixty family members from all over the country made their way to Siren, about one-quarter of the 250 family-member count.

Jayne Clairmont, who with her brother, Michael, has a cabin on Crooked Lake, was the host for the reunion. She did her best to make sure that everyone had a great time.

The last time the family got together for a large-scale reunion was in Breckenridge, Colo., in the summer of 2001. The reunion before that was held in North Dakota in the mid-1980s. Mini reunions, seven or eight of them so far, have been held in Arizona, where several of the siblings now live.

The Verville family started out in North Dakota. “Our parents farmed in North Dakota, and raised kids,” one of the siblings commented. There were 14 children in the family, 10 girls and four boys. Thirteen of them are alive today.

Eight of the siblings, from Arizona, Idaho, North Dakota and Siren, were at the reunion.

“There were 58 first grandchildren.

Grandpa kept track of that,” one of the family members said.

The agenda for the week included doing a lot of visiting, eating good food (including dinner out at The Experience and at a catered picnic at Crooked Lake Park), hanging out at the cabins on Crooked Lake owned by two of the family members, taking part in the July 4 parade in Siren (with the family singing “We Are Family”) and having a good time.

“It was fantastic,” one of them said.

“We had a wonderful time,” IdaMae Campbell added.

Jayne Clairmont was the first member of the family to establish ties to Siren and the local area. Her brother, Mike Clairmont, from California, liked the cabin so much that he bought his own cabin nearby on Crooked Lake. It is said that

The Verville family put together their own unit to ride in the July 4 parade in Siren. Two of the family members have cabins on Crooked Lake, Siren; and one of the older members, Raymond “Pete” Verville, moved to Siren from North Dakota in October 2006.- Photos submitted Mike’s goal is to one day run for the title of Siren mayor (now called the village president). Jayne’s goal is to see that a walkway is established around Crooked Lake. Their uncle, Raymond “Pete” Verville, moved to Siren from North Dakota in October 2006.

Family members asked that appreciation be given to the community for providing the setting for the great week they spent together. “It’s been unbelievable,” another of them said.

LEFT -The eight original Verville siblings at the family reunion during the July 4 week in Siren were (L to R) front row: Donna Clairmont, Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; Leona Hovenden and IdaMae Campbell, Meridian, Idaho.

Back row: Raymond “Pete” Verville, Siren; Deloria Longtin, Walhalla, N.D.; Jean Corbit and Ella Corbit, Blanchard, Idaho; and Wayne Verville, Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

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BLAST brings LEAD activities into summer Climbing Rib Mountain, visiting Lambeau Field and learning about the stars some of activities of after-school program Editor’s note: The following article is about the BLAST program (Bringing LEAD Activities into SummerTime). The LEAD program funding for Frederic, Luck and Unity students has not been renewed yet, so these activities were the last BLAST of summer. Photos and article were submitted by Deb Petzel of Unity Schools.

BALSAM LAKE - Unity Elementary students entering grades four and five had the opportunity to spend four fun-filled days learning about the history, geology, geography and natural environment of Wisconsin.

Students spent two days in a creativity workshop entitled Our Piece of the Earth. This workshop was taught

by Festival Theatre educator Amy Klein and intern Brittney Engler. Students combined learning about our natural environment and learning about the arts. They took part in journal making, drama and a mural painting session. One of the favorite activities was a Haiku Hike.

The students hiked on Unity’s nature trail and used their senses to fully experiences the sights and sounds of a Wisconsin summer. Haiku is a form of traditional Japanese poetry based on simplicity and designed to convey the essence of an experience in a short poem.

Traditional haikus frequently mention natural themes or images and consist of three sentences, each containing five, seven and five syllables.

These are some of the haikus written by students.

Buzzing dragonflies Little bugs are floating by Far as you can see

by Bree Collins Playful butterflies Beautiful scent of nature Diving Dragonflies

by Whitney Rock Shiny morning dew Like a big still morning pond You glisten like pearls

by Mikayla Allison Ouch, that bug bit me!

Like a crayfish pinches me Horse fly on my skin

Back row (R to L): Dalton White, Logan Bader, Leslie Peterson, Kacey Schallenberger, Nathan Heimstead, Charlie Moore and Wyatt Stenberg. Front row (L to R): Jake Kelch, Phillip Sorensen, Walter Lenk and Brandon Jensen get an up-close look at the preparations being made to Lambeau Field for the 200708 football season. - Photos submitted

by Dalton White Wavy wavy grass Waving grass giving High 5’s The seeds are like rice

by Hope Peterson Flying butterflies Swarming up high in the air Dragonfly races

by Emma Moore Some flowers smell good I can see a pink flower Flowers are pretty

by Katie Pfaff

The students also learned about Wisconsin by taking a two-day trip from Balsam Lake to Wausau to Green Bay and Oshkosh.

Rib Mountain The first stop was Rib Mountain State Park in Wausau.

This billion-year-old hill is one of the oldest geological formations on earth.

The formation of Rib Mountain began 2 billion years ago with the violent fusion through intense heat of sand into a single chunk of quartzite. Today, Rib Mountain is the second highest point in Wisconsin and, at 700 feet above the surrounding plain, is the tallest mountain in Wisconsin.

Lambeau Field After lunch and a chance to explore Rib Mountain, students loaded the bus and traveled to Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Students and parents experienced the Packers’ history-rich facility on the stadium tour to visit behind-the-scenes areas. They learned about the Lambeau Field Atrium and visited the exclusive club level for a look at the Legends Club. They learned all about the incredible history of the Green Bay Packers during the field tour and the Hall of Fame Tour.

High Cliff State Park After touring Lambeau, the group visited High Cliff State Park in Sherwood, for swimming, a barbeque dinner, and a naturalist program.

High Cliff is the only state-owned recreational area on Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin’s largest lake. High Cliff gets its name from the limestone cliff of the Niagara Escarpment, which parallels the eastern shore of Lake Winnebago. This ledge extends northeasterly to the Door County peninsula and on to Niagara Falls, N.Y. A 125acre area within the 1,147-acre park is designated as a state natural area, recognizing its excellent cliff environments, an undisturbed wet-mesic forest, and more than a mile of Lake Winnebago shoreline. Effigy mounds are important archaeological features.

Phillip Sorensen, Wyatt Stenberg and Nathan Heimstead at the lookout on Rib Mountain in Wausau.

Astronomy Following the trip to High Cliff, the group arrived at Maplewood Middle School in Menasha to spend the night. After snacks and a movie, the tired students and parents rested and recharged for another day of touring and learning.

The next day, the group enjoyed an astronomy show at the Barlow Planetarium at the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley. Learning about the stars and constellations prepared students for the egg drop lesson. The students learned that spacecraft must be able to land on other planets or stars and remain intact so that the vehicle can return to Earth. The students’ mission was to build an egg spacecraft capable of withstanding the impact of being dropped from 10 feet. This simulation taught the students how spacecraft must withstand the heat of re-entering earth’s atmosphere, deploy parachutes, and land intact in order to bring information back to earth.

Weis Earth Science Museum is dedicated to the geology of Wisconsin and its rich mineral and mining heritage. Students enjoyed the interactive and hands-on exhibits, and specimens of real fossils, minerals and rocks. The children learned geology basics by mobilizing continents and creating their own earthquakes. They learned about the volcanoes, mountains, oceans, and glaciers that were once part of the Wisconsin landscape and about Wisconsin’s mining heritage and how mining gave us our state nickname.

EAA Museum The last event of this two-day trip was a tour of the Experimental Aviation Association Museum in Oshkosh. The museum is one of the most extensive aviation attractions in the world. Students learned about many of the 250 historic airplanes and the aviators of the past and present. They rode a tram to visit the vintage airplanes at Pioneer Airport—a real working aerodrome right out of the golden age of aviation, and learned history in the Eagle Hangar, the tribute to World War II aviation. The high point of this tour was the chance to get hands on in Hangar X, which was an exciting interactive gallery for the group to actually try out the aviation lessons that they learned.

This program was funded through a grant made possible by Wisconsin’s 7th-Congressional District Congressman Dave Obey as well as a grant received from the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. – submitted

Summer Hill shows her successful reentry vehicle.

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Rock climbing at Rib Mountain.

Brownie’s blossoms

Brownie Sears, Webster, is mighty surprised by how well her came-allby-itself sunflower is doing. At one time, the sunflower had 16 blossoms, and there are a couple more little shoots yet to open. After the deer had snipped off some of the blossoms, 11 were left at the time this photo was taken Monday, July 16. Unfortunately, the wind had already done its damage on the biggest blossom. This is the first year sunflowers have grown in Sear’s garden patch, and she has now has three of them which have provided food for the bees as well as for the deer. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

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Unity students pose by a statue of Experimental Aviation Association founder Paul Poberezny before their tour of the aviation museum in Oshkosh.

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North Sand Lake author is guest speaker at library benefit

by Nancy Jappe WEBSTER – A group of dedicated “pioneers,” to use the wording of Burnett Community Library’s librarian Maxine Peterson, worked hard to provide a library for the people of Burnett County, starting with humble roots in Siren, and becoming an official library in Webster Jan. 2, 1992. Mary Poretti, a member of the library’s founding group, was on for the annual salad hand luncheon/fundraiser held Saturday, July 14, at the Webster Community Center.

“It’s unbelievable in a small town that the volunteers have their own mailboxes at the library,” Peterson commented. She talked about the plans to expand the library to twice its size, going from 2,100 square feet to 4,200 square feet. She stressed that ambulances and libraries are not going to go away. “There’s a lot that can be done in a library,” she said.

Jean McLaughlin talked about the decision of the Friends of Burnett Community Library’s decision to offer memberships for $2 a year. After paying that amount, members will get a library newsletter and invitation to one social event during the year.

So far, the Friends have contributed $5,000 to the expansion fund, acknowledging the help given by the Burnett County Moose Lodge in sponsoring spaghetti dinners and breakfasts.

Catherine Tripolin Murray, owner of a cabin on North Sand Lake, was the guest speaker for the luncheon. Murray’s book, “Up North: A Father’s Summer Legacy,” is in its second printing. Money that has come from the sale of the book goes to the North Sand Lake Association “for the benefit of the lake,” Murray stressed. Since the book came off the presses last year, $1,000 has been given to the lake association to help keep North Sand Lake in beautiful condition.

Murray has written seven books, the majority of them about cooking and her Italian heritage. She and her husband, Dick, live in Madison, and Murray writes a cooking column for the Wisconsin State Journal’s first and third Sunday editions. She was pleased when author Jim Harrison chose her as his favorite cookbook writer. That commendation made the New York Times Book Section in May of this year. Murray also received book awards in 1990 and 1991 from the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Two of Murray’s books deal with the Greenbush neighborhood, the little Italy neighborhood in which she grew up.

The books, two volumes in all, deal with “A Taste of Memories from the Old Bush.”

Murray, her parents and sister started coming up to North Sand Lake in 1945, when Murray’s father found a cabin to rent at Barney and Flo Hanson’s resort.

The father later bought land from the

Burnett Community Librarian Maxine Peterson held up a copy of guest speaker Catherine Tripolin Murray’s book, “Up North: A Father’s Summer Legacy.” Murray was guest speaker at the library’s annual salad luncheon last Saturday at the Webster Community Center

Photos by Nancy Jappe

Members of the Webster Area Lioness Club and Friends of the Burnett Community Library coordinated their efforts for the annual library fundraiser salad luncheon Saturday, July 14, at the Webster Community Center. In this photo, (L to R) Fran Krause, Amy Peterson and Peggy Kearnes are getting salads ready to put on the serving table. The Lioness club furnished the salads and tablecloths; the Friends of the Library provided the dessert and rolls.

Hansons, land on which three cabins jam-packed with stories and photos of were built, one for them, one for Murray lake residents over the years. “It took 12 and the third for her sister. years and fills over 400 pages. I have a “I wanted to write a 35-page handbook genuine love for Webster, up north and for newcomers to North Sand Lake,” North Sand Lake.”

Murray said about her latest book that is

Catherine Tripolin Murray, author of seven books, the latest of which details the history of Burnett County’s North Sand Lake, was the guest speaker at the annual Burnett Community Library’s salad luncheon fundraiser Saturday, July 14.

Friends of Burnett Community Library president Bonnie Niemi welcomed attendees at the annual salad luncheon Saturday, July 14.

The money raised through the luncheon goes toward the planned Another library expansion. fundraiser sponsored by the Friends is the used book sale during Gandy Dancer Days in Webster Saturday, Aug. 11.

Local mission group helping Nez Perce people

The youth of Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser, are heading on a life-changing experience as they donate their time and skills to help the Nez Perce people of Lapwai, Idaho. The Nez Perce people of this Native American Reservation have called this beautiful region home for centuries. The word lapwai means butterfly, colorful testimonies to the lush foliage in the emerald valleys. In stark contrast to the beauty of the land, is the need of the less fortunate here. Due to low income, age, disabilities and more, people can only watch helplessly as their homes deteriorate. They will be restoring homes, hope and hearts to a proud but needy people. Youth participanting are Cody Anderson, Ashley Blattner, Alli Langer, Alex Bussewitz, Janelle Meyer, Olivia Wilson, Hannah Haley, Hannah Koehler, Sarah Stanze, Stephanie Nelson, Kyle Paulson, Kelly Wassberg, Chris Wassberg and Bryan Chryst. Chaperones will be Mike Blomberg, Sonja Degerstrom and Stephanie Wolfe. – Photo submitted

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PolkADOT drawing winners announced POLK COUNTY – The PolkADOT (Polk County Alcohol and Drug Outreach and Training) project, a program promoting healthy lifestyles currently being conducted through the Polk County Health Department in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Medical School, has held their first prize drawing. All those who completed the screening form were entered into the drawing.

By just completing a short Healthy Lifestyle Screen, over 1,000 Polk County residents became eligible for the prizes. The winners were: Arita West, Debra Hamilton, Jennifer Hicks, Jerome McCain, Richard Monson, Riggs Flom, Roger Lundeen and Tami Stencel. The project’s industrious goal is to screen all Polk County residents to encourage healthy lifestyle choices as related to exercise, weight, nutrition, tobacco, alcohol and drugs. Each winner received two weeks of fresh, seasonal vegetables from Three Sisters Organic in Cushing and a $20 coupon for apples or cider from Baker’s Orchard in Centuria.

The county’s academic partner at the University of Wisconsin Medical School, Dr. Rich Brown, develop the PolkADOT screening form based on research showing

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that health surveys and motivational interviews can help some people recognize and change risky substance use before it becomes addictive. As part of the program, screenings are being conducted by the Polk County Health Department and Human Services Department, along with Amery and the Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Tribal Clinic or Allied health providers such as dentists, chiropractors and pharmacies, as well as area churches will also be participating in the project.

Wisconsin also received a federal grant for a statewide project, which is currently being run in conjunction with PolkADOT. The federal project is called Wisconsin Initiative to Promote Healthy Lifestyles, and uses the same screening tool.

For the next year, prize drawings will be held monthly for those who complete the survey. Each of the 12 winners will be able to select from a variety of

healthy lifestyle gifts. If you have not yet been screened through your health care provider, the screening is available online at www.wipolkadot.org or one can be sent to you. To receive a screening and a postage-paid return envelope, or for more information, contact Terry Murphy, health educator, at 715-485-8830. – submitted

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Academic news MADISON - The following area students were among more than 5,300 students who received degrees during the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s spring commencement ceremonies, May 19-20. Broadway actor, dancer and choreographer Andre De Shields served as speaker at ceremonies held in the university’s Kohl Center.

Amery Heather Stacey Axelrod, communication arts, - Bachelor of Arts; Jeremiah James Bodenner, physics, - Master of Arts-Physics; Amanda Grace Stone, civil engineering, - Bachelor of Science-Civil Engineering.

Dresser Melissa Anne Gannage Weinfurter, medicine, - Doctor of Medicine.

Grantsburg Allison Leigh Hesla, special education, - Bachelor of Science-Education.

Osceola Arla Lorraine Dauscher, journalism, Bachelor of Arts-Journalism; Erica Jean Terry, business: marketing, - Bachelor of Business Administration.

••• LA CROSSE – The following students were among the candidates who received degrees at the 98th-annual commencement ceremonies held Saturday, May 12, at UW-La Crosse.

Anne L. Schiltgen, Amery, received a bachelor of science degree in biology: biomedical science concentration; Andrew B. Seppala, Osceola, received a bachelor of science degree in physics: Nicole E. Lohman, Danbury, received a bachelor of science degree in archaeological studies and Julie E. Schmidt, Webster, received a bachelor of science degree in psychology. – from UW-La Crosse •••

PLATTEVILLE – UW-Platteville student Jonathan Quenzer received the Arthur Cooke Memorial Scholarship.

Students who have completed 48 credit hours or more of college are eligible for this scholarship. Quenzer also received the Ward Beetham Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to engineering students in need of financial assistance that have an exceptional desire to learn and a passion for technical subjects.

Quenzer is currently a junior at UWPlatteville, majoring in electrical engineering. He is a 2004 graduate of Webster High School, and the son of Doug and Twila Quenzer, Webster. – from UW-Platteville ••• DULUTH – Students from the local area graduated from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth on Sunday, May 13, 2007.

Amber Mae Anderson, daughter of Edith J. Anderson and the late Harry J.

Anderson of Frederic, was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in nursing with honors. She was a Benedictine Scholar and received the Circle Award.

Jenilee Roen, daughter of Joel and Mary Roen of Webster, was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in social work.

She was a member of the Social Work Club. She was on the dean’s list and was a Benedictine Scholar. – from CSS ••• LA CROSSE – Kristine L. Siltberg, Dresser, has been named to the dean’s list at Viterbo University for the 2007 spring semester.

Full-time students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit for letter grades and receive at least a 3.50 G.P.A. with no incomplete grades to qualify for the dean’s list. – from Viterbo

Students selected for state honors music project WAUNAKEE – Frederic’s Amy Soppeland and Siren’s Courtney Daniels have again been chosen as some of the finest young musicians in the state. They have been selected to participate in the 2007 WSMA High School State Honors Choirs.

More than 1,800 high school students

auditioned for 419 positions in the honors project musical ensembles this year.

The auditions were held at seven sites across the state this past February, and Soppeland and Daniels are the only students representing local schools as members of the 2007 mixed and treble choirs.

They have both had the honor of being

News from the service SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Air Force Airman Gregory M. Restivo has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of Theresa Restivo of Shoreview, Minn., and grandson of Myrna Jinks of Frederic.

Restivo is a 2004 graduate of Irondale Senior High School, New Brighton, Minn. – from Hometown News

Interstate Park news Nature Story Time at Interstate Park ST. CROIX FALLS - Join naturalists Julie Fox or Barb Walker at Wisconsin Interstate Park at 10 a.m. every Thursday through August for a story and activity for children, pre-K through kindergarten, and their parents. The short activity following the story will reinforce the story's nature-related theme. Nature Story Time will generally last between 30-45 minutes, depending on the participants.

Please check at the park office upon arrival for the program location.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35, just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. The programs are free of charge, but a state park sticker is required to enter the park. For more information call Julie or Barb at 715-483-3747.

Naturalist programs at Wisconsin Interstate Park Friday, July 20 3 p.m. – Pondering the Potholes and Other Glacial Wonders. Join naturalist Julie Fox for a relaxing hike on the Pothole Trail while learning about the unique geology of Interstate Park. Meet at the Pothole Trail sign.

Saturday, July 21 10 a.m. – Log Jams and River Rats.

Hear the colorful stories of lumberjacks and white pine. Meet at the Summit Rock Trail sign.

1 – 3 p.m. – Family Fun: So You Want to Be a Lumberjack? Stop by the National Park Service Headquarters at the north end of downtown St. Croix Falls and visit with Interstate Park naturalist Julie Fox. Learn about the tools used by the lumberjacks of long ago and give them a try yourself, as one of the many activities to participate in during Wannigan Days.

6 p.m. – Wannigan Days Parade. Wannigan is the Native American word for the floating cook shack used by lumbermen during log drives. The 49th-annual Interstate Wannigan Days Parade starts in St. Croix Falls and ends in Taylors Falls, Minn.

Wednesday, July 25 2 p.m. – The Beaver: Nature’s Lumberjack. Learn about the home, the habits, and the adaptations of the beaver. Meet at the Camp Interstate Shelter across from the South Campground entrance.

selected to participate in previous years as well.

Soppeland and Daniels each attended WSMA State Honors Music Project summer camps held at UW-Green Bay during June. They spent long days of practice under well-know conductors and enjoyed being with other honors students they had become acquainted with last year. All honors participants in the choirs, orchestra, band and jazz ensemble will reconvene in Madison for several days in late October to perform at the annual Wisconsin State Music Conference.

The honors concerts celebrate the remarkable achievements of Wisconsin’s

finest young musicians and are open to the public. Recordings of the concerts will be broadcast over Wisconsin Public Radio on Thanksgiving Day. “The High School Honors Project is an ultimate culmination of hard work and talent,” said Tim Wurgler, WSMA program director. “The best student musicians and music teachers from around the state come together to be challenged by nationally recognized conductors to work harder than ever before. The result of this synthesis is an unparalleled educational experience and an inspired musical performance.” – with information from Honors Project

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OBITUARIES Marion Ellen Adelia Byl

Verna E. Smith

Esther Berntson

Marion Ellen Adelia Byl, 78, died on June 30, 2007, after a second brave battle with cancer. After a brief stay in the Amery Hospital, she returned home, where she passed away.

Marion Ellen Adelia was born on Sept. 5, 1928. She was the third child of Fritz and Tensie Olson of Frederic. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church at Trade Lake. She walked the four miles to the Round Lake School to begin her schooling. She graduated from Frederic High School and worked as a LPN at the Frederic Hospital. She then met the love of her life, Vernon Byl. Love blossomed quickly and on May 15, 1948, they traveled to the Little Brown Church, along with Vernon’s sister Geri and Andy Swensen, and they were married in a double wedding. They settled on their farm in rural Atlas and raised five children.

On June 5, 1984, Vernon suddenly passed away.

Michael moved to the farm and Marion bought her little house near Atlas. She missed Vernon a great deal, but she found comfort in her special family, her circle of neighbors, and the friendships she developed on the casino bus. She was always ready to lend a helping hand whenever it was needed, which was often! She was a wonderful cook who always had special treats for unexpected company.

Preceding Marion in death, husband Vernon Byl, parents Fritz and Tensie, and brother Wally Olson.

She will be forever missed by her family: Kathleen White of Woodbury, Minn., Michael (Joyce) of Atlas, Brenda (Mark) Ryan of Virginia, Patrick (Jeanne) of Osceola and Jon (Wendy) of Hudson; grandchildren, Shawn (Csilla) Graves, Heidi (Chris) Meers, Sara, Jenny, Laura, Paul, Heather, Travis and Austin Byl and Jami, Eric, Cory and Adam Ryan. Marion was anxiously awaiting the arrival of another grandson in September, the first child for Jon; great-grandchildren, Zachary and Alexis Graves and triplets Brock, Brady and Bree Meers. She was also looking forward to another great-grandson in September and the April wedding of Jenny and Ben; sisters Marjorie (Gunnard) Linder, Marlette (Donelly) Jensen, Marlene (Roger) Carlson, Marcella (Merlin) Schmidt; many other family members, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends.

Marion’s quick wit and ready smile brought happiness to many. Her kind, giving, unselfish nature will be great missed, but she has left us wonderful memories to cherish.

Marion was laid to rest at a private family gathering on July 4, at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Rest in peace, dear one.

Verna E. Smith, 94, formerly of Clam Falls, died Friday, June 29, 2007, at the Molalla Manor, a high-skilled nursing center in Molalla, Ore. Verna was born on Jan. 7, 1913, to William and Louise Grummons, in White Rock, Roberts County, S.D. They moved from there to Grantsburg and then to Clam Falls in 1920. She attended Shady Dell School in Lorain Township. She married Kenneth Smith in 1935.

They made their home in Minneapolis for a while before moving onto a farm Southeast of Clam Falls.

To this union three children were born: Gerald, Ila and Joel. Kenneth passed away in 1951 and Verna continued to farm and raise her family there. After her children were grown and on their own, she worked in Minneapolis for several years for The Caterpillar Co., just coming home weekends and rented her farmland out. After retirement she returned to the farm and stayed there until her health wouldn’t allow her to stay by herself any longer. About 14 years ago she went to Oregon, where several of her family lived.

Verna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; daughter, Ila; grandson Steven Jorde; daughterin-law Barbara; brothers Lloyd and George Grummons and sisters Velva White and Vernell Johnson.

She is survived by sons Gerald (Deborah) Smith of Oregon, Joel (Barbara) of Texas; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister Valoris Strenge of Kansas City, Mo., and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her remains were cremated and her memorial service will be at Lorain Cemetary near Indian Creek, 2 p.m., on July 28, where her ashes will be buried in her family plot.

Esther Berntson died peacefully Monday, July 9, 2007, joining her son, Dale, and husband, Philman, in eternal peace.

Esther was born in Bone Lake, in 1919. Baptized and confirmed in Bone Lake Lutheran, Esther attended the Pioneer Elementary School and graduated from Luck High School. In 1937, she graduated from the Polk County Teachers College in St. Croix, and taught in Polk and Burnett counties for six years until she married Philman Berntson in 1943. They built a home in Luck in 1955. Esther returned to teaching in 1966 after completing night courses at the County Teachers College in Frederic and summer sessions at Superior College. Esther enjoyed teaching third grade at Siren Elementary for 16 years until she retired in 1982.

Esther was an active member of the Luck Lutheran Church for over 50 years. She found great pleasure in attending Luck High School’s music concerts, basketball and football games and community events. Because of her loyal attendance and support, Esther, along with her late friend Mable Morton, was once named grand marshal of the Lucky Days Parade.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Anna Hedlund; brothers and sisters, Elmer, Nels, Anton, Carl, Lillian, Mable Hedlund and Ellen Mathias.

She is survived by sons, Brian (Kathy) of Vadnais Heights and Burdette (Crystal) of White Bear Lake; grandsons, Gabriel (Paige) of Woodbury, and Dominic of St. Paul; and by three great-granddaughters and four nieces.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 13, at 11 a.m. at Luck Lutheran Church.

The Rowe Funeral Home of Luck was entrusted with arrangements.

Elaine Janet Buck Elaine Janet (Anderson) Buck of Oakdale, Minn., died July 16, 2007, at the age of 70.

She was born Nov. 15, 1936, in Luck.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bennett and Laura, and brother, Howard Anderson.

She is survived by loving husband of 50 years, Gary; and sons, Brian (LeeAnn) and Kevin (Shara); grandchildren, Justin, Brittany and Nathaniel; sister, Carol (Jack) Storry; sister-in-law, Connie Anderson; aunt, Eleanor Hutton Lemieux (Warren) and many other relatives and friends who offered so much in prayers, support and courage.

Elaine worked for many years with the women’s organization in the churches where she was a member.

She was dedicated and devoted to her family.

Memorials preferred to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society or donor’s choice.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, July 21, with visitation from 9-11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi, Minn. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Funeral services are entrusted to the Mueller Memorial Parkway Chapel.

Mary Ann Jacobs Mary Ann Jacobs, Cottage Grove, Ore., died June 6, 2007, of Alzheimer’s. She was 86 years old.

Mary was born on Aug. 23, 1920, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Joseph and Tekla Mazurek. On June 25, 1941, Mary married Charles Jacobs Jr. in Pine City, Minn.

Mary Ann and Charles were former residents of Shell Lake area, being raised here. They left this area after WWII making their home in Cottage Grove. Mary was a homemaker throughout her life.

Mary is survived by her husband, Richard, Cottage Grove, Ore.; three daughters Charlotte Williams, Creswell, Ore.; Vonda Cogburn, Poteau, Okla.; Dorothy Owens, Lake Tapps, Wash.; 13 grandchildren, 26 greatgrandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren.

Diane Marie Isaacson Diane Marie Isaacson of Osceola died suddenly on Friday, July 13, at St. Croix Falls Hospital, at the age of 57.

Diane was born June 14, 1950, in St. Croix Falls to Donice and Willie Gudmunsen. She was baptized and confirmed at the Cushing Lutheran Church and graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1968. On March 21, 1970, she married Larry Isaacson.

Diane enjoyed golf, gardening, crocheting, swimming, dancing, traveling, staying at the cabin, rides to the barrens with Larry and spending time with her grandchildren.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents, fatherin-law Harris Isaacson and mother-in-law Frances Scholman.

She is survived by her husband; daughters Keri (Jack) Campbell of Osceola, Kelly (Ken) Orton of Osceola; grandchildren Aly, Carly, Jake, Adam, Cole; brothers Jack (Charlotte), Gary (Sam); sisters Betty (Barry) Lehman, Donna (Butch) Peterson, Linda (Randy) McCurdy, Kathy Brandt; brothers-in-law Dean (Sue) Isaacson, Don (Mary) Isaacson and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memoral services were held Monday, July 16, at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser, with Rev. Wayne Deloach and Intern Kirstin Kellaher officiating. Music was provided by Ronda Haley and Shawn Gudmusen.

Private interment will be in the Bethesda Cemetery.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Gladys M. Bedauskey Gladys M. Bedauskey, age 72, a resident of Mora, Minn., died July 13, 2007, at Kanabec Hospital.

Gladys was born May 19, 1935, in Sandstone, Minn., to George and Margaret Bedauskey. Gladys loved all her family and friends, along with her Powwows and bingo.

Gladys was preceded in death by her daughter, Marrinda Jean French; father and brother, George Reynolds.

Gladys is survived by her sons John, Joe, James, Jared and Jason; daughters Rita, Margaret, Rose and Catherine; sisters Bee Taylor, Mary Benjamin, Pearl St. John, Nora St. John; brother Lawrence Reynolds; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 17, at Lake Lena Community Center. Interment followed at the Lake Lena Cemetery in Ogema Township, Pine County, Minn. Casket bearers were Ed St. John, Steve St. John, Wally St. John, Stanley St. John, Ben St. John and Harry Davis.

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

Edith Ada Rider Edith Ada Rider, age 91, of St. Croix Falls, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Croix Falls.

Edith was survived by her daughters, Darleen Beachboard and Margaret Anderson; sons, Lyle and Walter Rider; 18 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren and sister, Rosie Rider.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 14, at Calvary Church of the Nazarene in St. Croix Falls, with Pastor Lori Ward officiating. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

The Edling Funeral Home in St. Croix Falls was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Mabel Matilda Northquest Mabel Matilda Northquest, age 103, of St. Croix Falls, died Thursday, July 12, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Corix Falls.

Mabel was preceded in death by her husband, John Northquest and her son Robert Northquest.

She was survived by her daughter Joan (Joe) Janzen; daughter-in-law Carol Northquest; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 15, at First Baptist Church in Taylors Falls, Minn., with Pastor Kevin Schumann officiating. Interment was at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery.

The Edling Funeral Home in St. Croix Falls was entrusted with the arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS Foaming Bubbles

in contact. He wants us to become archaeologists, eager to dig a little deeper and brush away the rubble that hides the true treasures in our lives. If you have children who are Discovering Treasures Beneath The ready to discover treasure within their hearts, Surface then bring them to this wonderful opportuDo you have children (preschool – highnity of discovery and learning. school age) who are ready to discover the The discovery begins, Monday, July 23rd world’s greatest hidden treasures? Then through Friday, July 27, 6 - 8 p.m. at the BurGarret have them grab a shovel and a rope, and County Church of Christ, located in Webthey can embark with us on this eye-openDerouin nett ster (one block west of the old high school, ing adventure, as we learn to see value now Inside Storage). through the eyes of Jesus!

THE If readers have questions about VBS or simMost of us have been conditioned to ad- PREACHER’S ply wish to know more about the church of mire and esteem outward appearances and Christ, we would like to invite them to call physical value, but Jesus digs much deeper.

(715) 866-7157 or stop by the church building He has the ability to see beyond the rubble at 7425 W. Birch St. in Webster. Sunday Bible that veils the eyes of men and discover the class begins at 9:30 and worship begins at 10:30. Nortrue treasures of inner beauty and spiritual depth. mal office hours are Tuesdays through Fridays 9 a.m.

Jesus also wants us to be able to discover true value - noon. inside ourselves and the others with whom we come

VBS – Can You Dig It?

I bought a new refrigerator recently. While preparing for its delivery, I had to move the old fridge.

Hence, the ugly task of cleaning it out. I found several containers of old, outdated, and stinky food—great Sally Bair stuff for the raccoons that snoop at the compost pile nightly, but terrible stuff for my table.

I emptied container after container PERSPECTIVES into a pail until suddenly there arose a mass of bubbles foaming upward. Ugh! The huge bubbles grew bigger and bigger until they nearly reached the top of the pail. I rushed outside with it, wondering what caused such a phenomenon. Later, part of the answer came: a small container of baking soda thrown on top of something old and vile.

Like yeast, the soda expanded when it came in contact with a wet substance. Yeast—sometimes called leaven—is a fungus that develops by budding. It takes only a tiny bit to reproduce. It lives on sugary solutions, fermenting sugars to form alcohol and carbon dioxide.

It’s used in making beer and liquor, and is a leavening in baking breads. The word itself means to agitate or cause fermenting.

In Scripture, the word leaven has two opposite meanings. In Matthew 13:33, Jesus talks about the kingdom of heaven being like leaven which a woman took and hid in meal until it had risen—the kingdom being compared to the dynamic character of yeast. When kneaded into dough, it expands by itself, as the kingdom of God grows by an internal dynamic, the Holy Spirit.

Jesus also talks about the “leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees” in Matthew 16:6 as a symbol of evil.

These religious leaders were hypocritical, legalistic and political opportunists.

Paul the Apostle also warns believers that a little leaven—or sin—has tremendous impact on whatever it’s in. Unchallenged sin, such as adultery, can quickly contaminate the whole church. Leaven also symbolizes intruders who enter the church with false doctrines, such as was being done in many of the new Christian churches. “A little leaven leavens the whole lump,” Paul says in Galatians 5:9.

When we allow sin to enter our lives, it can spread like the baking soda bubbles in my garbage pail. Whether it’s a big sin like murder or theft, a socially accepted sin such as adultery or fornication, or plain old pride or gossip, it’s still sin. When left unchecked, we cannot have true peace or rest.

Lord, we want to stay far away from all sin so we can experience your perfect peace and soul-rest. Give us the desire, the will, and the strength to remain holy not only for our own sake but for Jesus’ sake as well. Amen.

(Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com)

Florence E. Gustafson, 81, a resident of Cottage Grove, Minn., died Thursday, July 12, 2007.

Services were held Tuesday, July 17, at SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home. A full obituary will follow at a later date.

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

OMC construction begins

Roger J. Evans

ETERNAL

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Sunflower Daze at Sacred Hearts Church Ron Reis is shown watering some of the 6,000 plants at Sacred Hearts Sunflower Daze. Sacred Hearts Catholic Church held their annual Sunflower Daze on June 23. More than 6,000 plants, tubs, hanging baskets were sold. Along with the plant sale, customers could purchase items from the country store, bakery, jewelry, crafts and white elephant booths.

Raffle tickets were also available, with a grand prize of a quilt made by a group of ladies from Sacred Hearts. Food booths were set up, selling brats, hot dogs, rolls, slices of pie, coffee and much more.

Gratitude is extended to our customers, our volunteer workers, everyone who helped with the setup and cleanup, especially to Ron and Dorothy Reis, Asa and Amanda Weeks and all their volunteers who helped with the plants prior to the sale. The proceeds of Sunflower Daze are donated to local groups and organizations. Last year they were given to the local fire departments, first responders, Inter-faith Caregivers, community outreach programs and more. – Photo submitted

OBITUARIES Florence E. Gustafson

Roger J. Evans, age 51, a resident of Webster died Saturday, July 14, 2007. Services are pending. A full obituary will follow at a later date.

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

Arlene M. Clendening Arlene M. Clendening, age 71, a resident of Swiss Township, died Friday, July 13, 2007.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 18, at Faith Community Church in Danbury. Interment followed at Danbury Cemetery. A full obituary will follow at a later date.

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

Melvin William Smith

The rumble you have been hearing just south of town has been part of excavation work at the new Osceola Medical Center facility. Some 100,000 yards of soil have been removed in preparation for construction. Site work includes excavation of a drainage basin, at the bottom of the photo, which will collect rainwater during storms. The basin will otherwise be dry. The 75,000-square-foot facility will be in the rectangle area towards the top of the photo. Site engineers expect concrete to be poured for footings next week. Soccer fields, installed two years ago by the River Valley Soccer Club, are in the lower right. – Photo submitted

Melvin William Smith, Cumberland, died July 12, 2007, at Cumberland Memorial Hospital. He was 72 years old.

He was born Jan. 1, 1935, in Grand Rapids, Minn., to Henry and Myrtle (Van Hollan) Smith and moved to Frederic as a boy. He resided in St. Paul, Minn., until moving to the Cumberland area in the mid-1970s.

He is survived by son Derek Slayton; sisters Evelyn Smith, Belle Plaine, Minn., Mildred Swanson, LaMesa, Calif., Inez Fletcher, Mena, Alaska, and Margie (Marvin) Thaemert, Centuria; aunt, Val Van Hollan, Oakhurst, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held July 14 at Skinner Funeral Home, Cumberland, with the Rev. Brian Perry officiating.

The Skinner Funeral Home of Cumberland was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS “Love at first sight” is self-gratification, not real love Q: Do you believe love at first sight occurs between some people?

DR.DOBSON: Though some readers will disagree with me, “love at first sight” is a physical and emotional impossibility. Why? Because love is much more than a romantic feeling. It is more than a sexual attraction or the thrill of the chase or a desire to marry someone. These are responses that can occur “at first sight,” and they might even lead to the genuine thing over time. But those feelings are usually very temporary, and they do not mean the person who experiences them is “in love.” I wish everyone understood that fact!

The primary difference between infatuation and real love is where the emphasis lies. Temporary romantic attractions tend to be very selfish in nature. A person may say, “I can’t believe what is happening to me. This is the most fantastic thing I’ve ever experienced! I must be in love.” Notice that she’s not talking about the other person. She’s excited about her own gratification. Such an individual hasn’t fallen in love with someone else; she has fallen in love with love!

Genuine love, by contrast, is an expression of the deepest appreciation for another human being. It is an intense awareness of his or her needs, strengths and character. It shares the longings, hopes and dreams of that other person. It is unselfish, giving and caring.

And believe me, these are not attitudes one “falls” into at first sight, as though he were tumbling into a ditch.

I have developed a lifelong love for my wife, but it was not something I fell into. I grew into it, and that process took time. I had to know her before I could appreciate the depth and stability of her character – to become acquainted with the nuances of her personality, which I now cherish.

The familiarity from which love has Dr. James blossomed simply could not be genDobson erated on “some enchanted evening, across a crowded room.” One cannot love an unknown object, regardless of how attractive or sexy or nubile it is!

••• Q: Why do you think so many parents are reluctant to let their kids go after they are grown?

DR. DOBSON: One reason is that parents fear their children aren’t ready to stand on their own and worry about what will happen to them. They want to protect them as long as they can. But more important, they hate to see childhood come to an end.

I’m convinced that mothers and fathers in North America are among the very best in the world. We care passionately about our kids and would do anything to meet their needs. But we are among the worst when it comes to letting go of our grown sons and daughters.

In fact, those two characteristics are linked. The same commitment that leads us to do so well when the children are small (dedication, love, concern, involvement), also causes us to hold too tightly when they are growing up.

I will admit to my own difficulties in this area. I un-

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FAMILY

derstood the importance of turning loose before our kids were born. I wrote extensively on the subject when they were still young. I prepared a film series in which all the right principles were expressed. But when it came time to open my hand and let the birds fly, I struggled mightily! I had loved the experience of fatherhood, and I was not ready to give it up.

Now, however, I relate to my grown children as adults and find this an exciting and rewarding era too.

“There is a time for everything,” Solomon wrote.

There is also a time for everything to end.

Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, P.O. Box 444, Colorado Springs, CO. 80903; or www.family.org. Questions and answers are excerpted from “The Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.

COPYRIGHT 2007 JAMES DOBSON INC., DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE 4520 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. 64111; 8169326600.

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Webster Area Catholic Churches Webster

News from Lakeside Community Lutheran Church BURNETT COUNTY - Lakeside Lutheran’s 9th-annual Trash and Treasure Sale went off again this year without a hitch. Over $15,000 worth of proceeds were donated which helped raise money for local community outreach agencies, such as Habitat for Humanity, Hospice, Burnett County Dental Health Program, First Responders, Interfaith Caregivers, and Luther Park Bible Camp. Leftover items are not thrown away, but “recycled” to other organizations; this year’s recipients were The Webb Lake Community Center, Wonderland

Snowmobile Club, and Webster Lions Club.

The Trash and Treasure Sale is one way Lakeside Lutheran reaches out to help make our community a better place, so gratitude is extended to everyone who attended and who helped make this such a successful event.

This year’s Vacation Bible School will be held July 2327. The children will be joining Son Force Kids- God’s courageous team of disciples standing side by side to serve him. The theme will be Joshua 1:9, “Be strong and

courageous. Do not be terrified: do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Interested parents (or grandparents) may get information and registration forms by calling the church at 635-7791.

And, as always, all children are welcome and invited to attend. - submitted

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Local barbershoppers sing national =anthem at Dome On June 27, a dozen local barbershoppers sang with more than 200 other area barbershoppers for the Twins versus Blue Jay’s game. They sang the national anthems of both the U.S. and Canada, and members of some of the Canadian choruses also came to sing in the group. Local people who sang included Steve Swenson, Larry Fisk, Gene Jaremczuk, Mich Larsen, Mick Peterson, Fred Weber, Charlie Peper, Roger Johnson, Eric Swenson and Archie Lessard. – Photo submitted

Preservation efforts continue at Orange Community Center TOWN OF MEENON - Board members and others concerned with the future of the Orange Community Center met on July 16 to begin mapping out a strategy for preserving a site that has served Meenon Township residents since the late 1800s.

Though the 1917 school and two-acre site was nearly sold last year, a groundswell of support placed emphasis on applying for charitable status and moving ahead on projects to save the building.

After securing the Orange Community Center. prized 501(c)(3) designation by the Internal Revenue Service, leaders of the Orange Community Center are now ready to begin fundraising and building awareness to save the schoolhouse.

The Orange School has been a memorable and important part of the Orange community for as long as the oldest residents can remember. The one-room rural school was closed in 1953 and the students were bussed to Webster. Since 1953, the building has been used as a local meeting place for ladies functions, youth groups, monthly farmers club meetings, and serving refreshments to funeral attendees at the nearby Orange Cemetery. In early days, a community New Year’s Eve Party was held where oyster stew and chili were served.

The last 50 years have brought many changes to the Orange community, with retirement homes popping up where there once were farms. The school, however, has remained the center of the community, clothing drives for the needy and a meeting place for various nonprofit and social groups. During annual Pioneer Days recognition, local elementary schools spend time at Orange School experiencing the aura of a pioneer school.

“Everyone is aware that the Orange School is showing the wear and tear of 90 years,” said Bob Doriott, vice president of Orange Community Center. “Our goal is to restore, renovate, and maintain Orange School. We will apply for grants and solicit organizations and businesses for support as well.”

Orange Community Center Leaders (L to R): Bill Ingalls, Darlean Doriott, Bob Doriott, Fran Krause, Neil Olson, Charles Scott and Elaine Scott. – Photo submitted There are a variety of ways to support efforts to save the Orange School and continue the community center traditions. Annual membership fees include the option for individuals at $10 per year or $20 for families; another option is $200 for lifetime membership status. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all gifts are tax deductible and will be used to directly support restoration and maintenance efforts.

Upcoming events at the Orange Community Center include an old-fashioned ice-cream social on Saturday,

Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the annual meeting with potluck picnic on Sunday, Sept. 16.

For additional information about the Orange Community Center and efforts to restore the historic Orange School, call Bob and Dar Doriott at 715-349-5906. Membership applications and charitable gifts should be mailed to: Orange Community Center, 26884 Krause Road, Webster, WI 54893. – submitted

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JULY

WED. & THURS./18 & 19 Rice Lake

• Harness Horse Races at the Barron County Fair, 7 p.m.

WED. - SUN./18 - 22 Rice Lake

Coming events

Hayward • NW Wisconsin Grazier’s Network, beef pasture walk at Hamblin Farm, 9 a.m.-noon. Call 715-485-8600 or 715-635-3506 for info.

Markville, Minn.

• Smorgasbord, 5-8 p.m.at Zion Lutheran Church. Call 715-244-3565 for more info.

St. Croix Falls • Polk County Fair, Open Game Horse Show, 8:30 a.m.; ATV Pull, 9 a.m.; Garden Tractor Pull, Gopher State, 11:30 a.m.; Tractor Pull 5:30 p.m. and Quality Meat Auction 6:00 p.m.

• “Always Patsy Cline” at Northern Star Theatre Company. Wed.-Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.

Call 715-736-444 for more info.

WEDNESDAY/18

SUNDAY/29

Luck

St. Croix Falls

• Music at the Pavilion Series: The Wilson Family Singers, 6:30 p.m. For more info www.luckwisconsin.com.

• Polk County Fair, Open Horse Show - Apple River Riders Drill Team, 8:30 a.m.; Sunshine Kennels, 11 a.m.; Coronation of the Fairest of the Fair, noon and Demolition Derby, 7 p.m.

Osceola

Trade Lake

• Pie, Ice Cream & Bar-B-Q, 4-7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.

• Swedish Mission Church service, 11 a.m., followed by potluck dinner. The Rev. Lloyd Melvie will speak at 1:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • 1942 St. Croix Falls Class Reunion at the senior center.

MON. - FRI./30-3

THURS.-SUN./19-22

St. Croix Falls

SCF/Taylors Falls

• Kid’s Summer Art Camp at Lamar. 715-8254599 or 715-825-2101, ext. 3510 for information.

• Wannigan Days: Thursday, 8 p.m. Talent Show; Friday 5 p.m. River Spirit sculpture unveiling; Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Arts & Crafts Fair, 6 p.m. parade; Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. flapjacks at the fire dept. 715-483-3580 or 651-4656365 for information.

MONDAY/30 Frederic

• Spades at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.

THURSDAY/19

TUESDAY/31

• 500 cards, 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.

• Lioness Club picnic, 5:30 p.m., at Coon Lake Park. Call Joan Paar, 715-327-8903 for more info.

• Identity theft seminar 1-6 p.m, at the center.

Come & see how to protect your assets.

Amery

Frederic

A midsummer night’s scene. - Photo by Gary King

St. Croix Falls

Luck

• Music at the Pavilion Series: The Danville Family Singers, 6:30 p.m. For more info www.luckwisconsin.com.

• American Legion & Auxiliary picnic: 6:30 p.m. at the Lions Park. Bring a dish to pass & own utensils. Badger Boy & Girl will be attending.

St. Croix Falls

• Senior Center exercise class 10-11 a.m.; craft class at 11 a.m.; Skipbo at 11a.m. to noon; general meeting potluck at 5 p.m.; 500 cards and dominoes to follow.

Webster • Webster All-school reunion at Ike Walton Lodge, 11 a.m. social hour. Noon dinner, 715866-7101 for information.

FRI. - SUN./20 - 22 Luck

• Lucky Days: Friday: 1 p.m. Powwow Dancers; 5:30 p.m. bed races; 6 p.m. Softball Tourney, 8 p.m. street dance. Saturday: 8 a.m.

Car Show; 3 p.m. Parade, 7 p.m. street dance.

Sunday: 11 a.m. Bike Show, noon Tractor Pull.

FRI. & SAT./20 &21 Grantsburg

• Youth rummage & bake sale, at I.C. Catholic Church. Fri. 4-7 p.m. and Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Luck • 2nd-annual Craft Sale, at The Hardware Store, Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

SAT. & SUN./21 & 22 Grantsburg

• 31st-annual World Championship Snowmobile Watercross, Call 715-463-4269 for more info.

FRIDAY/20 Balsam Lake

• Bake Sale 3-6 p.m., at the Balsam Lake Farmers Market in Pine Park. Hosted by the Balsam Lutheran Church of rural Amery.

Frederic • Pokeno played at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center.

St. Croix Falls • Unveiling of River Spirit sculpture, at Overlook Deck, 5 p.m.

SATURDAY/21 A&H

• Scott Volunteer Fire Department 15th-annual Chicken BBQ Feed, 11 a.m. until gone.

Amery • Rimshots!, talented musicians from Minneapolis, Minn., 7:30 p.m. at The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts.

Danbury • Grand opening & community open house for Faith’s Lodge, 2-5 p.m. For more info, go to www.faithslodge.org.

Frederic • Farmers Market opening, 8 a.m.-noon, at the Leader parking lot.

• Senior Citizen, share-a-lunch, noon. Bingo begins at 1:30 p.m. or cards, pool or fellowship.

St. Croix Falls • Wannigan Days pork chop on a stick sale, craft sale & bake sale 10 a.m. at the senior center.

• Tug-of-War across the St. Croix River at Lions Park, 2 p.m. 715-483-3715 or 651-4655283 for information.

SUNDAY/22 Frederic

• St. Dominic’s 45th-annual Summer Festival, Polka Mass at 10:30 a.m. Chicken dinner at 11 a.m. Games for young and old and much more.

• Danville Singers to perform at Pilgrim Lutheran worship service, 9 a.m. Call 715-3278012 for more info.

Cushing • Jerry Baxter Band at Skonewood Christian Retreat Center, 7 p.m.

• Outdoor Mass St. Dominic and Immaculate Conception Catholic Churches at the home of Dave Rudolph, 6 p.m. Call 715-327-8119 for more info.

Luck

• Music at the Pavilion Series: The Wilson Family Singers, 8:30 p.m. For more info www.luckwisconsin.com.

THURS.-SUN./26-29 St. Croix Falls

• Polk County Fair, horse pull at 8 p.m.

THURSDAY/26 Balsam Lake

• Blood donation, 12:30-6:30 p.m., at Our Lady of the Lakes.

• First Aid classes, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the Polk County Red Cross Office. Preregistration is requested, call Terry Anderson at 715-485-3025.

Frederic

• Lundstrom’s Gospel music at Grace Church, 9 a.m.

• Rally for a Cure two-person, nine-hole Scramble Golf Tournament, 2 p.m. at the golf course, 715-327-8250.

• 500 cards, 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.

• FFA Alumni Tractor Pull, in industrial park.

Registration at 9 a.m., start at noon. Call 715554-2233, 715-554-1533 or 715-557-0973 for more info.

• Bloodmobile, 12:30-6:30 p.m. on Main Street.

Call 651-465-5543 for more info.

Amery

• Senior Center exercise class 10-11 a.m.; craft class at 11 a.m.; Skipbo at 11a.m. to noon; 500 cards at 6:30 p.m.

Grantsburg Luck

MONDAY/23

• Cribbage at 1:30 p.m., at the senior center.

Frederic • Spades at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.

TUESDAY/24 Amery

• Double-eliminaton pool tournament at 9 a.m., at the senior center for both men and women. Call the center at 715-268-6605 to sign up.

• 500 card party 6:45 p.m. at the senior center.

Balsam Lake • Adult CPR classes, 5:30-9:30 p.m., at the Polk County Red Cross Office. Preregistration is requested, call Terry Anderson at 715-4853025.

St. Croix Falls

• Senior Center exercise class 10-11 a.m.; craft class at 11 a.m.; Skipbo at 11a.m. to noon; 500 cards and dominoes at 12:30 p.m.

Siren • Burnett County Republican Party meets, 7 p.m. at the Government Center, Room 162.

WEDNESDAY/25 Balsam Lake

• Bloodmobile, 1:30-6:30 p.m., on Main Street.

Call 651-465-5543 for more info.

• Infant/Child CPR classes, 5:30-9:30 p.m., at the Polk County Red Cross Office. Preregistration is requested, call Terry Anderson at 715485-3025.

Frederic

• Pokeno played at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center.

• Culpepper & Merriweather Circus at the high school, 5 & 7:30 p.m.

Grantsburg

Milltown

St. Croix Falls

FRIDAY/27 Amery

• Bingo played at 1 p.m. at the senior center.

Frederic • Pokeno played at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center.

St. Croix Falls • Medica meeting, 10 a.m. at the senior center.

• Polk County Fair, ATV Pull, 9:30 a.m.; Kiddie Tractor Pedal Pull, 11:30 a.m.; Canine Search & Rescue, 1 p.m. and 4x4 Truck Pull at 7 p.m.

SAT. & SUN./28 & 29 Danbury

• Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous, pancake breakfast, demonstrations, competitions & entertainment. Call Kevin Klucas at 715866-8890 for more info.

Frederic • 40th-Annual Gem and Mineral Show plus sale at the high school, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 715357-3223 or 715-472-8809 for information.

SATURDAY/28 Balsam Lake

• 5th Bryce Hacker Memorial Musky Tournament & Calcutta Classic on Bone Lake, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 715-825-3314 for more info.

Meeting at Hack’s Pub, Friday, July 27, 6:30 p.m.

Cumberland

• Shooting Stars 4th-annual Benefit Walk, 811 a.m. at the middle school. Call 715-822-3577 for more info.

Frederic

• Senior Citizen, share-a-lunch, noon. Bingo begins at 1:30 p.m. or cards, pool or fellowship.

• Senior Center exercise class 10-11 a.m.; craft class at 11 a.m.; Skipbo at 11a.m. to noon; 500 cards and dominoes at 12:30 p.m.

Webster • Food and Friends community dinner, 5-6 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

AUGUST

WEDNESDAY/1 Amery

• Senior Center potluck at 6 p.m. in North Park pavilion. Bring a dish to pass. Entertainment by the Fourtunes.”

Frederic • Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. sponsored by Bremer Bank.

• Fourth-annual FACC Golf Tournament, 11 a.m. at the golf course. Call 715-327-8250 or 715-205-3394 for more info.

THURS. - SUN./2 - 5 Voyager Village

• Village Players Community Theatre, at the Village Stables, Thurs & Sat. dinner theatre and Sun. is matinee. Contact Colleen Johnson, 715635-2501 for more info. .

THURSDAY/2 Amery

• Senior Center poker at 1 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • Bloodmobile, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the SC Regional Medical Center. Call 651-465-5543.

FRI. - SUN./3 - 5 Siren

• Summerfest Days, Crazy Days, sidewalk sales, arts & crafts, queen pageant. Call 715349-7399 for more info. .

FRIDAY/3 Amery

• Senior Center birthday party at 11 a.m.

RSVP at 715-268-6605.

SAT. & SUN./4-5 Luck

• 100th Anniversary Celebration for Zion Lutheran Church. 715-472-8066.

SATURDAY/4 Atlas

• Bake & Thrift Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the United Methodist Church.

Comstock • Northwest Wisconsin Graziers Network, sponsored pasture walk, 1-3 p.m. Call 715-6353506 or 715-485-8600 for more info.

Danbury • BBQ Fest, at Fort Folle Avoine. Call 715-8668890 for more info.

Frederic • Class of 1967 reunion, at Coon Lake Park, potluck at 1 p.m. Call 763-862-7609 or 715-6434420 for more info.