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Huggett case appeal to proceed District attorney will work with Department of Justice PAGE 3

Attempt to reduce size of county board postponed

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Reasons explained in letter to editor PAGE 9

Marissa Nelson crowned Miss Frederic Currents section

School board to consider community focus group’s proposal Special meeting Monday at Siren PAGE 5

BMC Health Fair Page 32

Popular school counselor takes job at Grantsburg

It was great music that the Frederic High School marching band provided during Sunday’s Family Days parade, but this young man wasn’t prepared for the volume as he stood right next to the players in the band. The band, under the direction of Patti Burns, won the trophy for best band in the parade, which drew hundreds of visitors to Frederic, Sunday. More photos inside. - Photo by Brenda Tesch

Frederic School Board to look at staffing PAGE 4

More than 250 officers attend trooper’s funeral Do you know her?

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Services held at Amery PAGE 4

Services Thursday for Ted Berkland

Bible camp director, organizer of local Habitat for Humanity PAGE 4

All-Leader softball and baseball ballots are in!

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Lois and Leonard Lingenfelter saw Wisconsinites Jim Poesche and Joyce Zahara were wearing the same T-shirts. The two couples decided to pose together for another Fender fan photo.- Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Texas snowbirds flfloock to Grantsburg

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG – Texas snowbirds were spotted recently as they flocked into Grantsburg, landing at the American Legion Hall for the second-annual Texas Snowbird Dinner and Dance.

These were not the birds of the winged kind but rather people, who, because of their habit of flying off to warmer climes as soon as the snow flies, call themselves snowbirds.

They came from Nebraska, Iowa, Wyoming, Minnesota and Wisconsin, flocking together for a northern reunion and to hear their favorite music from their favorite performers and fellow snowbirds, Pat and Gary Fender.

The Fenders, who have been entertaining in Mission, Texas, and all around the Rio Grand Valley for the past five years,

See Snowbirds, page 4

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Photographer Erik Barstow is looking for the woman he photographed in 2005, sitting on a bench in St. Croix Falls. “I told her I would give her a copy but never got the information,” Barstow noted. “From what I remember she was reading old letters from her husband or other loved one. I remember her saying she was from Polk County. After I spoke with her she went to see a play at the Festival Theatre. She was alone but obviously accompanied by good memories.” Anyone with information can contact the photographer at barstowej@gmail.com or the Leader at the-leader@centurytel.net. Photo by Erik Barstow

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by Sherill Summer WEBB LAKE TOWNSHIP – Judge Eugene Harrington sorted through 81 charges against Richard Wylie, 19, Webb Lake, in a sentencing hearing held in Washburn County on Wednesday, June 3.

The charges ranged from criminal damage to property, burglary to theft of movable property both in Bur- Richard Wylie nett and Washburn counties and were accumulated since 2006.

Wylie was sentenced to five years in prison followed by five years of ex-

tended supervision. When the prison sentence is complete he will be placed on probation for five counts. The extended supervision and the probation will run concurrent as will the five separate probation terms. If Wylie’s probation is revoked, however, he could be sentenced on all five charges. He could also be sent back to prison if his extended supervision is revoked.

A $19,871.62 restitution was also assessed against Wylie. He is to have no contact with victims, provide a DNA sample and complete an alcohol assessment.

Wylie also has numerous bail-jumping charges in Burnett County that remain open, but no court dates have been scheduled.

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Country singer Katie Armiger, who performed this past weekend at Somerset’s Country Splash, poses for a photo after having her hair done at Studio A Salon Spa in Osceola the day prior to her performance. Armiger’s first single “17 in Abilene,” broke through to the top 50 on the country charts a little over a year ago. Armiger, who calls this large tour bus (below) home these days, turns 18 this week. - Photos courtesy The Valley Wire

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Pastor Jim Carmon, who served the congregation at Falun Baptist Church for 10 years, was honored at a special retirement party Sunday afternoon, which included a visit by former Burnett County Circuit Judge and now state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman. Gableman spoke highly of Carmon at the special event, as did other church members, friends and family. A full story on the special event, and more photos, will appear in a future issue of the Leader. – Photo by Billy Haraldson of www.hillbillyphotograph.com

Briefly Our condolences to the family of Steve Flattem of Webb Lake, who died earlier this month at the age of 62. Nobody seemed more excited about moving from the big city to the country than him, as he wrote about in his column, “New to the County,” which ran briefly in the Leader earlier this year. An obituary appears elsewhere in this issue.

••• DRESSER – The Polk County Aging Programs, Interfaith Caregivers and The Haven, will be hosting a dinner in honor of all their 2008 volunteers at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser, this Thursday, June 25, beginning at 3:30 p.m. - submitted ••• OSCEOLA - St. Croix ArtBarn Theatre will continue the run of the award-winning children’s musical, “The Chocolate Milk Cow,” Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, at 7 p.m., with a special matinee June 27, at 2 p.m. Written by regional playwrights, Hannah Johnson and Elly Mason Johnson, with music by Carrie Loney, the story is about a cow that takes the country by “storm” after she is being struck by lightning and begins producing chocolate milk. ArtBarn is located at 1040 Oak Ridge Drive, one block east of Hwy. 35 next to the Osceola middle and high schools.

Tickets can be ordered by calling 294-2787 or visiting www.stcroixartbarn.com A silent auction fundraiser and a raffle of a James Wilcox Dimmers painting will coincide with the production, in the ArtBarn gallery. - submitted ••• WEBSTER – The St. Croix Tribal Police Department has joined the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. As part of this affiliation, the St. Croix Tribal Police Department is eligible for: Reimbursement to help fund ICAC-related expenses, including computer hardware and software; notification of and priority for sought-after ICAC related training, offered both nationally and in Wisconsin; investigative assistance from highly trained ICAC investigators and forensic computer analysts throughout the state; and recognition on both the St. Croix Tribal Police Department’s Web site, and on the Wisconsin Department of Justice Web site.

St. Croix Tribal Police Chief Frank Taylor said, “I believe that the St. Croix Tribe as a whole took a step forward in making every attempt to keep our tribal children safe in this technological world.” If you have information about a person who is falling victim to a child predator or would like more information about this program, please contact the St. Croix Tribal Police Department at 715-349-8638. from the office of the state attorney general ••• GRANTSBURG - For the first time, Grantsburg will hold a 40-class reunion. Graduates from the years 1926-1966 are invited to gather Thursday, Sept. 10, at 11:30 a.m., at the Crex Convention Center in the new shopping center in Grantsburg on Hwy. 70. For more information call Annette Borup Hanson at 715-689-2776. – with submitted information ••• Correction: The phone number for Yellow River Pharmacy, listed in the story on Webster’s Fourth of July parade, should be 715866-8644.

Huggett case appeal to proceed

District attorney will work with state Department of Justice SIREN – Burnett County District Attorney William Norine announced today, Wednesday, June 24, that the Criminal Appeals Unit of the Wisconsin Department of Justice has made an affirmative decision to proceed with an appeal from the circuit court order dismissing the homicide case of State v. Kyle Huggett.

“Briefing of the appeal will take place over the summer and it is hoped that a decision from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals will be issued later in the year,” Norine said in a prepared statement.

Norine said he would provide regular and detailed assistance to the Department of Justice as the appeal proceeds. – from the office of District Attorney Norine

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Five major accidents include motorcycle fatality

Air ambulances land at three different crash sites since Thursday

POLK COUNTY – There were five major road accidents in Polk County this past week, including a motorcyclevehicle collision that claimed the life of a 25-year-old Osceola man.

Garrett E. Cardinal died when the motorcycle he was driving struck the back end of a vehicle that had stopped in traffic to make a turn. The accident occurred Thursday, June 18, at approximately 5 p.m. on Hwy. 35 at 250th Street. Donald E. Anderson, 79, St. Croix Falls, was attempting to turn left onto 250th St. when his vehicle was struck from behind by the motorcycle.

Anderson was not seriously injured.

Traffic was rerouted while rescue efforts were provided by Dresser Fire Department, Osceola Ambulance, St. Croix Falls Ambulance, First Responders, Dresser Police and sheriff’s personnel.

A passenger in the Anderson vehicle, Henry Olivia, 63, was transported to the St. Croix Falls hospital for medical treatment.

Just two hours earlier - in the same area - a two-vehicle accident sent five people to the hospital. A minivan driven

by Anthony J. Hansen, 17, Osceola, was attempting to cross Hwy. 35 at 248th Street when he was struck by an auto driven by Dawn A. Berger, 30, St. Croix Falls. Four of the five passengers in the Hansen vehicle and Berger were taken to area hospitals for treatment.

••• A 45-year-old Chetek man was airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Friday following a van rollover on Hwy. 8 at Hwy. 63.

James R. Potter, a rear-seat passenger in a vehicle driven by Holli J. Potter, 16, Chetek, sustained serious injuries in the crash when he was ejected from the vehicle. He was not wearing a safety belt, according to authorities. The van was a total loss and uninsured, according to the sheriff’s report.

The driver and two other passengers, Catherine J. Potter, 72, Chetek, and Ronald D. Johnson, 18, Chetek, were treated and released by EMS and hospital personnel at Cumberland Hospital.

The accident occurred at 11:35 a.m. on Hwy. 8, .3 mile west of Hwy. 63.

According to a Polk County Sheriff’s report, Holli Potter was traveling west

A 45-year-old Chetek man was ejected from this van, which rolled over after leaving Hwy. 8 last Friday. An air ambulance landed at the scene. The 16-year-old driver of the van and two other passengers sustained minor injuries. – Photos from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Trapper J. Tomesh sustained serious injuries when the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina he was driving on Hwy. 63 near Clayton collided with a 2004 Chevrolet 2500 pickup driven by Dallas J. Caroon, 23, rural Luck. According to a Polk County Sheriff’s report, the vehicles were traveling in opposite directions when they sideswiped. The pickup was pulling a trailer hauling a farm tractor. on 8 when her vehicle left the road to the right. She corrected to the left and entered back onto the roadway but began to enter the eastbound travel lane. The driver overcorrected back to the right and the vehicle spun out of control and entered the north ditch.

James Potter was listed in stable condition at Regions as of Tuesday.

••• A 22-year-old Cameron man was airlifted from the scene of an accident Saturday morning, June 20, on Hwy. 63, near Clayton.

Trapper J. Tomesh sustained serious injuries when the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina he was driving collided with a 2004 Chevrolet 2500 pickup driven by Dallas J. Caroon, 23, rural Luck. According to a Polk County Sheriff’s report, the

vehicles were traveling in opposite directions when they sideswiped. The pickup was pulling a trailer hauling a farm tractor.

••• A 67-year-old Taylors Falls, Minn., man sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision Sunday, June 21, on Hwy. 87 at CTH I. Brian C. Berg was driving a Dodge Dakota pickup that was struck by a Ford F-350 truck driven by Nicholas David Rothe, 27, Taylors Falls.

The accident occurred at 8:25 a.m.

Rothe was apparently intoxicated and arrested.

An air ambulance landed at the scene to transport Berg to a Twin Cities hospital. – Gary King with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Department.

Decision to close Whispering Pines Camp “a sad one”

by Nancy Jappe APPLETON – The decision to permanently close and sell two of the four camps now being run by the Wisconsin Conference of the United Methodist Church was a sad one. Tears could be seen on many faces after the vote was taken and recorded during the Wisconsin Annual Conference at Appleton June 14-17. However, even after much discussion and introduction of an amendment that would have given Whispering Pines a second chance, a majority of the delegates to the annual conference voted in favor of closure and sale of the two camps.

“We are all very sorry that Whispering Pines has closed and will be sold, but it was necessary for the future of the program,” commented Conference Camp and Retreat Ministries Coordinator Nancy Deaner the day after the four-day conference ended.

Deaner, who was sitting on stage as the show-of-hands vote was taken, reported that a clear majority of hands were in favor of closing the two camps.

Pastor Carolyn Saunders from the United Methodist churches in Grantsburg and Atlas introduced an amendment to the closure motion that called for the formation of a task force for the purpose of promoting and marketing

both Whispering Pines and Byron camps. This group would be looking for creative ways to use the camps, and would have reported back to the 2010 Annual Conference.

Reasons for nonpassage of that amendment included concern over the creation of a second camp ministries board, concern over camping program over cost and the thought that it would still be difficult to run the camps for another year.

Deener explained that the Camp and Retreat Ministries people had put seven years of study into the situation of the United Methodist camps, using four consultants and a multidisciplinary task force of people.

A recommendation was made in 2002 to divest the conference of the two camps. Instead, a list of items was put together and tried, to help develop the camping programs.

Industry standards have determined that any camp must show 5,000 user days a year in order to remain sustainable. Whispering Pines has recorded 1,640; Byron Center 2,790. Also, it was explained that over 7,000 camper days are necessary to sustain a camp and move it ahead. However, in answer to a question, Deaner said that both Whispering Pines and Byron camps have the

potential to be at over 5,000 days in a summer.

The church, however, faces a decline in membership each year and, though the percentage of usage has remained stable, fewer total United Methodists are using their camp sites. Also, less money is available for training and educational grants and continually deferred maintenance leaves the conference with concerns about the future of the physical facilities in addition to lack of funding for needed staff and programming that will attract new campers.

“The (camping) ministry must be vibrant and sustaining to continue,” commented Jeff Killey, chair of the Board of Camp and Retreat Ministries.

No time limit has been set for the closing of the camps. It could take a minimum of two years or up to three or four years to divest the conference of Whispering Pines and Byron Center. It all boils down to who is out there with interest in the properties and the wherewithal to make use of them for other purposes.

As Camp and Retreat Ministries literature stated: “Delaying this decision will not make it any less emotional or difficult.”

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Cara Casey hired by Granstsburg

Frederic Board to look at counseling staffing

by Gregg Westigard FREDERIC – Cara Casey, the Frederic school counselor for grades 7-12 for the past year, has accepted a position with the Grantsburg School District for the coming year. She notified the Frederic School Board of her decision in a letter read at a special board meeting held Friday morning, June 19. That meeting was called to discuss counseling options for the district for the coming school year.

Casey was hired by the district last year to fill the vacant position of Jan King, a counselor who has been on a three-year leave of absence. King’s notification to the district that she would return to the district for the 2009-10 school year led to Casey’s layoff notice in Febru-

ary. There was a large outpouring of support for the rehiring of Casey at a special school board meeting June 3. At that meeting, two petitions for Casey’s retention were presented, one signed by 151 students, another signed by 42 of the 44 staff. The board voted to rescind the layoff at its June 15 regular meeting, but Casey had already committed to the Grantsburg position by that time.

The board now must decide how to fill the 1-1/2-time school counseling positions for the coming year. Those positions include the full-time 7-12 post held

by Casey and a half-time elementary position held by a current counselor. Since King’s previous counseling was at the elementary school, the district now has two elementary counselors for one halftime elementary position and needs to assign someone to the full-time 7-12 po-

sition.

Administrator Jerry Tischer told the board it needs to decide if the district’s goal is to have counselors working in their area of expertise. He said the purpose of the special Friday meeting was to decide what the goal is, not who would fill positions. Both principals, Ray Draxler and Kelly Steen, said that counseling continuity in each school is important. They said that there have been different counselors in each school each year.

The board has an option to use some economic stimulus funds to expand the elementary position to full time. That money is restricted to Title One programs such as the elementary school and could not be used in the high school. But those funds could be used for other purposes such as elementary equipment and

Cookie Brigade seeking public’s help FREDERIC – Cookie Brigade, Inc. needs your help!

The community-baking program that ships homemade cookies and homemade dog biscuits to servicemen, women and canine teams deployed around the world, is planning a fundraiser for Sept. 12.

The event, to be held at Northwoods Crossing Event Center in Siren, will raise money to continue the brigade’s mission.

The theme of the fundraiser will be a thank-you to servicemen and women who are currently serving and to those who have bravely served our country in

past wars.

“We will also be honoring our wounded warriors, the military canine teams, the Fisher House Foundation and all of the Cookie Brigade bakers and volunteers,” said Brigade founder Susan Hager.

If you are a veteran who has served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War or the current Middle East conflict and would be interested in helping with the planning of this event, please come to Bean’s restaurant in Frederic on Wednesday, July 1, at 1 p.m. ”Each of these wars will be showcased

at the fundraiser, so, your input of how you feel ‘your war’ should be showcased would be appreciated,” Hager notes.

“Any type of war memorabilia, such as photos, uniforms, letters, etc., will be needed for the displays – this is why I need your help.”

Those who are unable to come to Bean’s, but would like to help, please call Hager at 715-327-4532. The Cookie Brigade Web site can be found at www.cookiebrigade.com. - with submitted information

CRA to celebrate 30th anniversary with walkathon MILLTOWN – CRA is holding an Awareness Walkathon on July 25 to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

More than 250 officers attend trooper’s funeral AMERY – More than 250 law enforcement officials from throughout the state – and as far away as the Texas Highway Patrol – attended the funeral of Jorge Dimas, the 23-yearold State Patrol trooper injured May 9 when his squad car was broadsided by a pickup truck on Hwy. 35 south of Frederic.

Dimas died Sunday, June 14, in his room at Riverbend, a residential assisted-living facility in Amery, where he was recovering from his injuries.

Those injuries were so severe doctors said it would take another two months before he would have been able to stand and use a wheelchair, said Glen A. Jones, president of the Wisconsin Troopers’ Association.

“He showed a lot of promise. He was a young, enthusiastic officer,” said Jones, a trooper in the Waukesha district and an instructor who taught Dimas and other recruits at the 22week-long academy. “We join his family in mourning the loss of Jorge and will miss his presence on the force.”

Dimas is the fifth Wisconsin trooper to die in the line of duty since the State Patrol was formed in 1939. Three others also died from traffic accidents Gary Powless, 31, near Tomah in 1980; Deborah M. McMenamin, 31, near Eau Claire in 1989; and William Schoenberger, 31, near Osseo in 1993.

The first trooper killed, Donald Pederson, 31, was ambushed in 1972 by a 16-year-old boy who shot him to death shortly after Pederson had given the youth a speeding ticket in Green Lake County.

Dimas leaves behind a fiancée, an 8month-old son, parents and four brothers. – Gary King with information from Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

The walkathon will begin at Bering Park in Milltown at 9 a.m. and from there will go south on the Gandy Dancer Trail.

Along the 5K trail there will be water stops.

The CRA will be serving sloppy joes, chips, pop and desserts after the walk along with a bake sale arranged by the Rowdy Red Hat Mamas. There will also be games and activities at Bering Park for the children.

CRA operates Welcome Home Shelter for families living with domestic violence and those struggling with the effects of sexual assault. The agency has been providing services for thousands of families from Polk and Burnett counties and all over the country for 30 years now.

CRA provides shelter, outreach, a 24-

Memorial service set for Wally Nelson

CLAM FALLS - A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 2, for Lyle R. (Wally) Nelson, 85 years, of New Tripoli, Pa., who died June 17, 2009, at Lehigh Center.

He was born Dec. 28, 1923, in Lorain, the son of the late Oscar and Martha (Johnson) Nelson.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Chester, Robert, Russell, Vernon and Norman.

Surviving him is his son, Walter (Wally) and his wife Lori of New Tripoli, Pa., other family and friends.

The memorial service will be held at the Clam Falls Lutheran Church.

Friends may call at the church on Thursday, July 2, from 3 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 4 p.m., followed by military honors at the Clam Falls Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Clam Falls Lutheran Church,No. 471 345th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837. Arrangements were handled by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville, Pa. A complete obituary will appear in upcoming Leader.

hour crisis line, legal advocacy and weekly support groups.

CRA welcomes any food, prizes or time you can donate to help with this event. All donations will be acknowledged at the event. Gifts are tax deductible as a charitable contribution. — submitted

the funding for additional staffing might be only for a limited number of years.

With no clear solution to the counseling situation, Tischer recommended that the board take no action at the meeting and the board tabled the issue.

Services Thursday for Ted Berkland Luther Point director, author helped establish local Habitat for Humanity chapter GRANTSBURG – Funeral services will be held this Thursday, June 25, for Ted Berkland, a well-known citizen of Burnett County for half a century.

Berkland served as director of Luther Point Bible Camp on Wood Lake near Grantsburg from 1980 to 1991 and helped organize the Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity chapter, which serves Burnett and northern Polk counties.

During his ministry, he authored several books and teachers guides that helped illustrate his spiritual beliefs.

Berkland and his wife, Carolyn, were interviewed recently for a story on local hospice care. The story appeared in last week’s Inter-County Leader. The story includes some history of the couple and their beliefs of how God has guided their lives.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, at the Edling Funeral Home, Hwy. 70, Grantsburg. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 25, at Faith Lutheran Church, Grantsburg.

A complete obituary appears elsewhere in this issue of the Leader.

Pat and Gary Fender entertained a group of winter Texans at the secondannual Texas Snowbird dance held recently at the Grantsburg Legion Hall.

Snowbirds came from Nebraska, Iowa, Wyoming, and Minnesota and Wisconsin for a northern reunion and to hear their favorite music from their favorite performers and fellow snowbirds, Pat and Gary Fender. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Snowbirds/from page 1

have developed quite a following.

Proudly proclaiming, “We’re Fender Fans,” Joe and Nancy Algya came all the way from Plattsmouth, Neb. to Grantsburg for their second Texas Snowbird dance. “We wouldn’t have missed it,” they said.

When Lois and Leonard Lingenfelter arrived from Monroe, Iowa sporting Tshirts displaying a photo of fans posing with the Fenders and bearing the slogan “Winter Texans Following the Fenders” and saw Wisconsinites Jim Poesche and Joyce Zahara were wearing the same Tshirts, the two couples decided to pose together for another Fender fan photo.

As the audience danced, Pat and Gary Fender, with son-in-law Jeff Fallstrom, sang some old favorites, taking all the popularity in stride, content to be enter-

taining friends they usually see only in Texas.

Siren snowbirds Red and Joyce Anderson didn’t have as far to travel to enjoy dancing to the Fenders’ tunes.

As the evening wound down the snowbirds settled into quiet conversations and slow dances, enjoying each other’s company at their Wisconsin reunion.

And when the Fenders played their last song, “Good Night, Good Night,” there were hugs but no tears, for the snowbirds knew it wouldn’t be long before they’d be flying south again and flocking to Texas along with the Fenders.

Just as soon as the snow starts flying.

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School board will consider community focus group’s proposal Special meeting called by board

by Gary King SIREN – At a school board meeting Monday evening, board President Dayton Daniels politely told members of a “community concerns” group that the school board would – for now - stick with its own plan for enhancing communication between the community and school.

His statement came in response to a 20-minute presentation by Mary Bucher, the group’s spokesperson. Using a fivepage handout, Bucher outlined the group’s alternative plan, listing concerns about the school board’s plan, which included having closed-door meetings.

The group’s plan outlined pros and cons of its own proposal as well as the school board’s, listing a total of nine cons of the school’s plan and just three cons of their own plan.

Members of the community group who were among the 15 members of public and staff present at Monday’s meeting, may have felt defeated after the response to their plan by board President Daniels.

But Tuesday morning, the school board, through Administrator Scott Johnson, released a statement saying the school had scheduled a special school board meeting for this coming Monday, June 29, to further discuss the group’s proposal outlined at Monday’s regular school board meeting.

The meeting will be for the board “to determine if any changes will be made to their current plans for looking at school concerns,” the statement said.

The statement will likely be an issue discussed at the community group’s next meeting this Thursday evening, June 25, at the Lakeview Event Center.

School board plan Following a special meeting June 10, the Siren School Board released a statement saying the concerns brought up by a group of citizens regarding personnel and other issues at the school were concerns “that can and will result in various improvements.”

The statement said the board had taken action June 10 to develop and adopt a formal plan designed to “allow all stakeholders the opportunity to share concerns and work together with the school board and administration in an effort to improve the school district climate and communications.”

“The board believes that it is time for the people with these concerns to come before the leaders of the school system with the specific facts upon which they are basing their concerns and begin to

Mary Bucher was the spokesperson for a community focus group attempting to encourage more communication between citizens and the school board and administration, at Monday evening’s school board meeting. communicate with us in a spirit of honesty, fairness and cooperation,” the statement reads. “The school board and administration hereby offer the following plan by which all concerns shall be heard with open minds and without any fear of reprisals.”

“The school board and administration will conduct a series of meetings this summer which are targeted at responding to the specific concerns. The board will invite all certified staff employees to attend a closed-session meeting, at which time a round-table discussion will be held to hear concerns from every person in attendance. The board will then invite all support staff employees to attend a closed-session meeting to repeat the process. The school board will then invite any parents or other members of the public to attend a special meeting to express any of their concerns. Follow-up meetings will be conducted as needed to allow ample time to develop goals and plans for improvement.”

Community group response At Monday’s school board meeting, Bucher gave credit to the school’s proposal for starting a dialogue between the board, staff and parents, allowing the entire board to listen to concerns at the same time with no filtering of information.

But she also noted concerns about the proposal.

The cons, she said, include holding

meetings behind closed doors.

Superintendent Scott Johnson said Tuesday that the school board’s plan calls for closed sessions only for meetings with the teaching and support staff employees. The board wants to prevent any derogatory personnel discussions from being presented and discussed publicly, he noted.

“They also need to prevent public discussions related to collective bargaining issues that are not open for discussion,” Johnson added. “The board will meet with the parents and community in open session. Naturally, if anybody goes in the direction of confidential student or staff concerns, those will not get addressed in that forum.”

But Bucher, at the school board meeting and in a letter to the editor in this week’s Leader, said that union issues are not the focus of the community plan – and there is no logical reason for closeddoor sessions.

Other cons of the school’s plan as noted in Monday’s presentation by Bucher: • Discussion is led by employers • It’s exclusive rather than inclusive • Intimidating environment for staff not represented by union and parent/citizens who are vocal, and unionrepresented employees facing “bosses” even though board’s intent is otherwise • No timeline for action • Limited community involvement • Focus is on personnel and concerns

School board member Bill Ellis reads over a proposal presented at Monday’s school board meeting by a community focus group. – Photos by Gary King

Pros of community group plan The pros of the community group’s plan, Bucher said, include the fact that it would have a neutral facilitator for leading discussions, with focus groups gathering information on district and staff achievements, concerns of all aspects (including curriculum, parent involvement, community goals and business view), and suggestions for goals, vision and an action plan for the school.

There would also be a time established for reporting back to the community and school board and a board-community ad hoc committee to develop solutions and vision for the school district.

Bucher noted cons for the group’s proposal would be a “longer time frame to complete,” and the fact that a facilitator may have to be paid. It was noted it would also make more work for the board to review comments and suggestions by the community.

To make the group’s plan work would require the selection of a facilitator and the development of the process by the school board and a steering committee.

Confidentiality would be guaranteed through the community group’s process, but all general information from the meetings of concerns and solutions would be shared with the public.

Monday’s special meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m. at the high school.

Excess airport money isn’t there, says engineer

Land acquisition not listed on original project application

by Sherill Summer SIREN - As was already reported in the Leader late last month, the airport expansion construction bid was nearly $300,000 lower than the estimated costs.

The project that is scheduled to start in July will extend the runway 5,000 feet and will allow larger planes to use the airport.

The total project, including administration costs, will now likely be less than $1.5 million rather than the original $1.77 million estimated price tag. The county has $200,000 set aside for the 2-percent local match and will likely have $40,000 to $60,000 left over after the project is finished.

Burnett County supervisors seem willing to spend this leftover money on other airport projects, and the airport project that has received the most attention from MSA, the engineering firm that the county is working with, and the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics, is possible land acquisition around the Hwy. 35/70 intersection adjacent to the airport.

That acquisition would allow the proposed roundabout to be built farther away from the runway. The roundabout project is scheduled for 2011.

The original airport expansion plans were drawn up over five years ago and already the location of the runway is 60 feet further to the northwest from the intersection in the current expansion plans.

Burnett County Highway Commissioner Bob Morehouse feels that the DOT could work around the expanded runway when they reconstruct the intersection, now that the runway will be built a

bit farther away than originally planned.

But ideally, he noted, the roundabout intersection would be moved from the current highway’s footprint. The only way the DOT would probably consider moving the roundabout is if they could get the land at no cost, Morehouse added.

In earlier meetings with the county supervisors, MSA and the BOA indicated that land acquisition could probably be rolled into the current federal expansion project if the supervisors would agree to it, but this opinion now appeared to have been overly optimistic.

MSA is now reporting to the airport administrator, Jeremy Sickler, that the federal 2009 fiscal funds are used up and because land acquisition was not listed on the county’s original application in 2002, the county might have to reapply for another federal project if they wish to acquire the land with federal money.

In the earlier meetings, MSA and the

BOA indicated that there were other options in financing airport land acquisition, but the county supervisors are first going to try political pressure and write some letters if the engineers think this might be helpful.

As a part of the expansion project, the engineer and Sickler are going to meet with all the adjacent landowners to discuss the removal of obstructing trees.

During the meeting with landowners, Sickler will see if there are any willing sellers.

In a follow-up statement, Morehouse indicated that the roundabout that the DOT is planning could easily be moved to a different location if the county acquired land and that there was plenty of time to arrange this before moving the roundabout is no longer an option.

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Next round in process starts in December

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Elections are coming

by Gregg Westigard BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – Less than a year from now, in April 2010, area voters will head for the polls to elect new county boards and other local officials.

And seven months after that, voters elect a senator, a governor and other state officials. But the election process starts even sooner, next December. Here is an overview of the 2010 election cycle.

The spring election Next April will be the last time county board supervisors are elected from their present districts. All district boundaries in each county will be redrawn to reflect the population changes in the 2010 census, with the new districts to go in effect in 2012. The boards

elected in 2010 will also have the option to change the size of the county board. The board size in Polk County might have been set at seven members in 2012 if a referendum had been presented and passed, but that referendum has been withdrawn. See Letters for details.

Filing for the 2010 county board election starts with the circulation of nominating papers in December of this year. The seats of all 23 Polk County supervisors and 21 Burnett County supervisors are up for election.

The spring election also has contests for every school board, every village and city board, and seats on a few town boards that have expanded to five members. Candidates for these elections get on the ballot with nominating papers in December (schools and some villages) and by selection at nominating caucuses in January 2010.

The fall election November 2010 will be a big election, with races for our representatives in Washington and Madison, plus

two local offices. The officials whose terms are up include Sen. Russ Feingold, Congressman Dave Obey, Gov. Jim Doyle, Lt. Gov. Barb Lawton, Secretary of State Doug LaFollette, state treasurer Dawn Marie Sass and Attorney General J. B. Van Hollen. All are Democrats except Van Hollen.

Area legislative seats open in 2010 include Sen. Bob Jauch and Reps. Nick Milroy, Mary Hubler and Ann Hraychuck. All four are Democrats.

At the county level, voters elect sheriffs and clerks of court for four-year terms in 2010. In Burnett County that includes the offices held by Sheriff Dean Roland and clerk of court Trudy Schmidt. Polk County officials up include Sheriff Tim Moore and clerk of court Lois Hoff. Roland and Hoff are Republicans, Schmidt and Moore are Democrats.

The contest for all these offices officially starts next June when candidates start circulating their nomination papers. However, many of the campaigns are already starting.

At-risk program showing positive results at Siren

placed out-of-school suspensions in many cases.

Attendance improves under the program, Zirngible said, because students know they can’t get out of school due to most discipline problems and can’t avoid schoolwork by behavior.

There is also a more immediate consequence for rule infractions.

The program has allowed the school to educate students who would have otherwise been up for explusion and those who are disrupting the education of other students.

by Gary King SIREN – High School Principal Joe Zirngibl told school board members Monday evening that the school’s at-risk program is working.

Present at the meeting were school board President Dayton Daniels, board members Molly Bentley, Jeff Howe, Bill Ellis, Dave McGrane, Michelle Renberg, Jacob Mangelsen, Superintendent Scott Johnson, elementary Principal Jason Wilhelm, bookkeeper Sharon Peterson, district secretary Cheryl Turnbull and director of technology Jessica Jackson, along with approximately 10 members of the public.

Zirngible said Siren’s at-risk program has been credited for improving student performance at both the middle school and high school levels.

At the beginning of 2007, Siren had 12 seventhgraders and 13 eighth-graders considered “at risk” of not graduating due to poor performance. By the beginning of 2009, those numbers had dropped to seven atrisk students in each of those grades.

At the high school level, nine students failed to graduate in 2007 and two graduated late. This year, three students failed to graduate, Zirngibl noted.

Out-of-school suspensions have been cut by more than half, he said, noting that in-school suspensions re-

Siren High School Principal Joe Zirngible presented a report on the school’s at-risk program to school board members, Monday evening. School board members shown seated are Molly Bentley and Jeff Howe. – Photo by Gary King

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TF approves Wannigan Days requests

was reported in the local newspaper at the time, the Taylors Falls Reporter.

Samuel died of tuberculosis in 1871, at the age of 34. Catherine later married Swen Gustav Youngren and continued to live in the house until her death at age 96 in 1935, as the city’s oldest resident at the time.

Other business •The council approved adding to the Hwy. 37 water project by including a 36foot stub for future water needs. The council discussed the idea of having the stub in place without having to tear things up down the road for a loop of water to run through. The cost for the project was bid by Redstone for $4,036.70. The motion carried with all in favor.

•The council heard an update from the Steering Committee meeting held that morning with representatives of Xcel Energy for the Chisago Project, from committee member Ross Rivard. Rivard said the committee is in the process of rediscussing the settlement agreement now that Xcel has been ordered to work with the city. “Both sides may have to give up a little,” he said. “We have alternatives for undergrounding the line between Hwy. 95 through the ravine, but Xcel wants it overhead. Basically, the Army Corps of Engineers are evaluating Xcel’s request and will make a determination.

We want it to go underground and we have plenty of city right-of-way to do it underground and we can go different routes in that area to make it work. Xcel might not like it, but that is what we are hoping for.” Future Steering Committee meetings will be taking place.

•Budget updates are not as grim as expected. Mayor Mike Buchite updated the council on the budget cutting for local government aid for 2009 and 2010. Originally the city was expected to lose $44,000 in LGA in 2009, but that figure is actually going to be closer to $27,000.

Likewise, the figure for 2010 was estimated to net the city a loss of $96,000 in LGA but is now expected to be $60,000.

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by Tammi Milberg TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The city of Taylors Falls council held their regular meeting June 22. On the agenda was a list of requests for Wannigan Days donations and activities for July 17 and 18.

The first item was a requested donation for the event, which is an annual request and annual contribution. The city opted to follow suit from previous years and donate $500 to the event and $100 toward the parade, indicating that the event is a community event that benefits the residents and businesses. All members voted in favor.

The next request was to close a portion of roadway for a kiddie parade on Friday, July 17. The location was River Street and Pine Street to be closed from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with the kiddie parade taking place at 6 p.m. All present voted in favor.

Another Wannigan Days request was approved for Romayne’s on Main to close the block and Ravine Street from 1 p.m., Saturday, July 18, to 3 a.m., Sunday July 19. The reason was for a street dance.

The dance will take place at 8 p.m. and go until 12:30 a.m. The request to leave the street closed until 3 a.m. was to allow time to dismantle the stage for the band.

The council approved the request as well as allocating two deputies to work the street dance hours, relocation of a portapotty within the city, and requiring fencing around the dance area. The motion carried.

The council also approved designation of a heritage preservation site for the Hamilton House, built in 1866 by Samuel S. Hamilton and Catherine (Berg) Hamilton. The Hamilton House is at 431 Bench Street (Main Street) in the city. The Hamiltons were among the earliest waves of Swedish settlers in Chisago County. Samuel S. Hamilton moved from Sweden in 1854 to Chisago County. He changed his name from Sven Swedberg to Samuel Swedberg Hamilton. He and wife Catherine moved to Taylors Falls in 1864 and Samuel opened a photography business in town. The home was built in 1866, and the construction of the home

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School board hears update on Xcel proposal

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS– The school board for St. Croix Falls heard an update on the proposal from Xcel Energy to bury an underground 161 kV line on school property rather than putting the line down Blanding Woods Road, as originally approved in the mediated settlement agreement. Xcel inquired about the possibility of locating the line on school property by getting an easement from the school earlier in the year.

The energy company met with the city and the school to discuss the possibility.

The city felt it was a good alternative rather than tearing up Blanding Woods Road and reconstructing it. The school board was not so sure and wanted more information and more time to weigh the option.

Xcel sent a letter to the school board indicating they had a deadline of mid-June and needed to know if the school would grant the easement. The school board opted to have Superintendent Glenn Martin contact Xcel and let them know that the board wants the line to be buried down the middle of the school road if it went on school property, to reduce the amount of electromagnetic field, and that they needed more time for public comment than the Xcel deadline in the letter, as well as having a representative come to explain EMFs more. If Xcel was not willing to meet those terms, the board indicated they would no longer be interested in pursuing the easement.

Martin updated the board June 23, at the meeting on his conversation with Xcel. He said that Xcel was not willing to budge, and he expressed the board’s disinterest in pursuing the easement.

The board needs to now put denying the easement on the agenda to complete this issue. The board decided that they would put the item on the agenda at the end of July.

Mayor Darrell Anderson addressed the board, indicating that Xcel has already decided to go down Blanding Woods Road with the line. He also stated his concerns about that route as an inconvenience to the residents for the three to four months that the construction will take place, as a hazard, with water mains located next to a voltage line and possible interference with an aquifer if blasting had to be done.

He asked the board to consider being a partner on this project in the future if Xcel approaches them again about the easement. “They think they are going to start Blanding Woods Road this year, but there’s no way they can get all the permits they need to go on Blanding. It will likely be next year before they can start that, and they may come back to the school and sweeten the deal.”

Board member Brent McCurdy said that there has not been much public input on the issue and that maybe the line should just go in the way it was planned and the school should stay out of it.

Mona Schmidt, board president, said that the reason she wanted the motion to deny the easement on the agenda for the end of July was because she didn’t see the importance of getting the item on the agenda so soon. She said that it would allow the public to provide any comment if they wish before the board officially takes action. The board will have the item on the July 28 agenda.

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L e a d e r Results from last week’s poll:

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This week’s question:

Have you taken advantage of our area lakes yet this summer?

1. Yes, regularly 2. No, but I plan to 3. Probably won’t have time To take part in our poll, go to www.theleader.net and scroll down to the lower left part of the screen

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Where to Write

President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Governor Jim Doyle P.O. Box 7863, Madison, WI 53707 wisgov@mail.state.wi.us

Congressman David Obey (7th District) 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20515 or Federal Building, Wausau, WI 54401 (715) 842-5606 Rep. Nick Milroy (73rd District) Room 221 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708 E-mail: rep.milroy@legis.state.wi.us

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Rep. Ann Hraychuck (28th 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. Mary Hubler (75th District) Room 7 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 53708 or 1966 21-7/8 St., Rice Lake 54868 (715) 234-7421• (608) 266-2519 rep.hubler@legis.state.wi.us U.S. Senator Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 senator_kohl@kohl.senate.gov

Senator Robert Jauch (25th District) Room 19 South, State Capitol P.O. Box 788, Madison, WI 53707 E-mail: Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us Senator Sheila Harsdorf (10th 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 U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold SDB 40, Rm. 1, Washington, D.C. 20510 or 1600 Aspen Commons Middleton, WI 53562-4716 (608) 828-1200 senator@feingold.senate.gov

F O R U M Letters t o t h e e d i t o r With concern for Siren Schools …

It is often said that the school is the heart of the community. However, the community is often the heart of the school.

In thinking of Siren Schools: I remember the community supporting a new theater, as well as a new track.

I remember the nearly 100,000 meals served at the school during the tornado.

I remember area residents starting the Community Education Program with approval, but without micromanagement from the school board or administration. Community participation was trusted and encouraged.

I remember the Tambouritzans dancing, children’s theater performing and the Big Top Chautauqua singing those wonderful folk songs.

I remember the exchange trips to Wales and England for eighth-graders paid privately but organized by school leadership.

Those events do not necessarily cost the community money but provide community involvement and pride.

Do you have great memories of Siren Schools? A classmate? A teacher? A coach? A dance? An art show? Speaking German? The jukebox playing over the lunch hour? An impromptu parade for victorious teams?

What makes a small school great? I believe it is the connections and networking that bring all segments of the district together. Although the school board is representative of the community, they cannot be the only voice that is heard and acted upon. The established process has been followed by staff and parents. When concerns were discounted by the board, a community group was formed to bring about open discussion and common concerns.

The school board is proposing a series of meetings to hear concerns and smooth over relationships by meeting in small groups behind closed doors, a meeting at which the administration will be present. Despite the excuse that union issues prevent open discussion, union issues are not the focus of the community plan and there is no logical reason for closed-door sessions.

The plan devised by the school board is flawed. They are saying, “This is what we decided and how it will happen. Period.” The community group, working to support the schools, has presented the school board with a process that would use a neutral, professional facilitator to gather facts and concerns. This would happen through focus groups and center not only on concerns but also achievement and goal setting. It is a cooperative plan, jointly monitored by the school board and community members. This plan develops trust and respect and is used by many, many private and public organizations and businesses.

I encourage you, the public, to urge a school-board member to approve and to initiate the Community Focus Group project in conjunction with the Community School Concerns Group. This group is not a few angry voices, it is a group of concerned residents, who love the school, love the Siren community and want to be heard, not controlled.

The board plan is focused on the status quo; the Community Focus Group plan is action centered and moves the district forward. Let’s keep the doors open, not closed, in the Siren School District.

Board reduction attempt postponed

To the Polk County Board and taxpayers of Polk County: A recent article in the Inter-County Leader indicated I spoke at a recent county board meeting as a representative of an unidentified group. It is difficult to label a group of concerned citizens from various backgrounds, ages and political beliefs – except to say “we are Polk County taxpayers” who are just plain concerned about our county.

Attending and observing county board meetings is an exercise in frustration. With 23 supervisors, it appears that each sit on two or three committees. The committees are tasked with researching issues pertinent to their assigned areas (i.e, highways, land information, public protection, etc.), weighing possible solutions to those issues and then after careful discussion making a recommendation to the whole county board. At that point the entire board then takes it upon themselves to rehash the work that the assigned committee has already undertaken. In some instances, when a resolution is finally voted on and a decision is made, it is brought up again at a subsequent meeting and the decision is reversed.

Time and energy are wasted and inefficiency appears rampant. I am sure that all parties are trying to do their best, but we can do and be better. We believe that a smaller board will function in a more businesslike manner. A smaller board will mean the members will be responsible for more areas of county functions. In this way they will need to step back and take a more macro view and operate as a business does versus special-interest committees or cliques.

And yes, we believe it is time for those tasked with the operation of our county to remember that they represent and work for the taxpayers of this county, all of the taxpayers, not just those employed by the county. These tough economic times remind us that difficult decisions need to be made to ensure the successful operation of any enterprise in all economic environments. We believe that a smaller board will secure a more businesslike and efficient operating system for our county.

That being said, in the process of filing notice and preparing a petition for signatures requesting a referendum on this issue, we received conflicting instructions on how to proceed. As with most governmentspeak, interpretation can go in several directions. We sought review and advice at the state level. In doing so we found that the pending 2010 census and subsequent redistricting gives the county board an opportunity to make changes to the number of board members at that time. With the possibility of many weeks of work by many being undone in 2011-2012, we have decided to withdraw our attempt for a referendum and will review it again after the census-affected changes occur.

However, we encourage more taxpayers to start attending the county meetings and become more informed on the operation of your county. After all, it’s your county and you are paying for it through your taxes.

Joey Monson, Representative Clayton

Mary Bucher Siren taxpayer and resident for 33 years

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Letters t o t h e e d i t o r No apologies To Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa I just read in the paper where you are the sponsor of the resolution, which passed on a voice vote in the Senate, to apologize officially for slavery on behalf of all the American people.

While I will acknowledge that slavery was in fact despicable and reprehensible, you do not have my permission to apologize for me. My father arrived in this country in 1917 through Ellis Island, and to the best of my knowledge neither he nor any of my relatives in Italy at the time owned, sold or mistreated slaves.

But as long as you’re in the apology business, maybe you could include apologies for the following: To all Italian-Americans who, when they arrived, were called greasers and other derogatory terms; maybe you could apologize for all the Hollywood films that depict us as gangsters; maybe you could apologize to all my mother’s Irish-American relatives who, when they arrived, were called shanty Irish, drunks, potato eaters and Black Irish. Will you apologize to all the Irish who, after having just arrived during the Civil War, were forced into the Union Army to help fight against slavery?

I have decided in the future to always refer to myself on all government forms as an Italian-Irish-American. Having hoped that over the years we could all get past African-American, Mexican-American or Whatever-American and all just be Americans, I no longer think this is possible and I urge, no beg, all Americans to start using the Irish, Italian, Polish, Russian, French, Somali, German, Japanese or whatever in front of the word American in the future. I think you, senator, should sponsor a bill to change this.

You must have caught the apology bug after watching our new president on his apology tour of Europe and the Middle East. If I need to apologize, it will be for not doing enough to vote the likes of you out of office. You and other members of Congress, including David Obey, have wasted our time and money long enough with social programs.

I, as an American, refuse to apologize for events that transpired prior to my lifetime and the lifetimes of my fellow unhyphenated Americans who also choose to judge people by the “content of their character and not by the color of their skin.”

I do, however, apologize to my grandchildren for leaving them a country where we pass off as leaders people like you and Congressman Obey. You, Sen. Harkin, and the rest of the jokes in Washington, need to be referred to as Ousted-Americans.

Tom Magnafici St. Croix Falls

Follow the Leader State budget

Over the past couple of months there has been a great deal of coverage on the 2009-11 state budget.

As we approach the completion of this budget that should be signed by Gov. Doyle in July, there often is the question, how did we get to this point? With a piece of legislation as important as the state budget, I wanted to use this week’s column as an opportunity to explain the budget process.

Back in February, Gov. Doyle introduced his 2009-11 state budget proposal, Assembly Bill 75. AB 75 was sent to the Joint Finance Committee, a bipartisan committee of senators and representatives who after a series of deliberations would eventually submit their own budget proposal to the Legislature. JFC held six public hearings throughout the state to gather input from residents, in addition to speaking with individual legislators about is-

First responders We would like to express gratitude to the 911 dispatchers and first responders of Webb Lake.

How fortunate we are to have such dedicated people who care for one another.

Jim and Mary Bies Webb Lake

Family Days What a thrill and an honor for Ray and I to ride in the Family Days Celebration Parade as the Citizens of the Year; representing your town and our town!

We appreciate the Blakes giving us a ride in their horse-drawn carriage along with their daughter leading the horses. It is good to see the village of Frederic celebrate the family in a big way.

Ray and Carol Thompson Frederic

Change you wanted?

Why did our Assembly representative vote to increase our taxes by voting for the state budget?

Working families in Wisconsin are feeling the effects of a weak economy. Rather than give us relief from the financial burdens of high taxes, she voted to raise them. I guess to our representative, government is more important than the citizens.

I ask the readers to question our representative why she voted to increase state spending by over 6 percent when our families are having a hard time? Would anyone in their right mind increase monthly payments when their income has dropped? The state has less people making the payments to the coffers because of unemployment, but she still voted to raise taxes on the ones that still have jobs.

Not only did our representative vote to raise taxes on healthy people but also the sick and those in nursing homes. No one will not be affected by the higher taxes she voted for. While voting to raise taxes on the sick (doubling the bed tax to $170 a mo.) and healthy Wisconsinites, she voted to give illegal immigrants driving privileges and to give these illegal immigrants instate tuition rates.

Is this the change you voted for?

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A very good day

fter seven days with hundreds of volunteers searching, Keith had not been found. I was just about to head to the Trade Lake Camp to be there one final time I was expecting to hear Sheriff Roland officially call off the search. It was not going to be a good day.

But just as I was getting in my car, I got a tip from a friend with a scanner telling me I had better head instead to the Anderson Town Hall. A helicopter was coming in. Keith had been found.

As a reporter for the Leader, I had been making daily trips to the camp to take photos and interview searchers. Each day I saw more and more volunteers arriving to help in the search. Some came to join the search parties in the woods; some came from local businesses with food and water. All came to lend a hand and help in any way they could.

And even as the days passed and Keith remained missing, the scene at the camp remained one of hope and inspiration.

The continued outpouring of community support I witnessed was unmatched by any other I had seen before.

Waiting with Burnett County deputies and emergency personnel for the helicopter to arrive, I wondered, as others did, was Keith really alive? How was it even possible he had survived?

As I ran with a deputy through a field of tall grass to the helicopter landing site, I saw Sheriff Roland’s car pull up and Keith’s parents get out. When the word came through that Keith was indeed alive and rescuers were bringing him out of the woods, cheers came from all around me.

Keith’s mother put her hands together as if to say, “It’s a miracle.”

A pick up truck pulled up and more cheers came as we saw Keith’s bare feet sticking out from among a pile of rescuers in the back of the truck.

I began taking photos and knew I was indeed capturing a miracle.

I read once that as soon as we lose hope

Are our elected officials listening to their constituents? My husband and I have called Sens. Feingold and Kohl and Rep. Obey’s offices several times in the past years, but have failed to get a letter recognizing that we have called them about our concerns with various pieces of legislation. In the past year we have been sure to give the office secretary our name, address and request that we hear back from them regarding various issues. About four to six

weeks after our calls, in April 2009, expressing our concerns over the passing of the House version of the Hate Crimes Bill, we did receive a letter back from Kohl stating his position on the hate crimes legislation introduced to the Senate by Sen. Edward Kennedy on April 28, 2009.

Kohl stated in his letter that he “has been supportive of efforts to pass federal hate crimes legislation, creating enhanced penalties for those who commit hate crimes.” He further stated, “that the amended House version of the bill included language that emphasizes that the bill should not be construed as affecting constitutionally protected activities like the freedoms of speech and religion.” Kohl also stated he was a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee which will determine whether this legislation will be brought before the Senate for a vote.

Kohl, we beg to differ with your stand on this issue. This hate crimes legislation is a frightening movement in this country where we have always cherished our freedoms of speech and religion. It is being

sues important to their districts. JFC can keep what the governor proposed, modify or completely delete his provisions.

Some very positive changes occurred in the JFC version of the budget, and I worked hard with Ann the committee to en- Hraychuck sure these changes were in their final 28th District budget. The hand- Assembly gun backgroundcheck fee was decreased from the governor’s proposed $30 to $13, the amount supported by Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen. Funding for the 40 Department of Motor Vehicle Service Centers was restored, and this includes the five that serve our area. They

also moved to allocate more funding to the county-run nursing homes that take care of our loved ones.

Earlier this month, the Assembly received JFC’s final budget and began their revisions. Changes in the Assembly’s version of the budget protect the interests of our area. This includes deleting a provision that would have restricted hunting, fishing and trapping access to land purchased with stewardship funds, and eliminating a last-minute provision which could have prevented progress on the construction of the Stillwater bridge. The Assembly also removed the proposed changes to joint and several liability.

The Assembly’s budget passed on June 13, and the Senate began their revisions to JFC’s final budget. Some of the modifications made by the Senate include increasing funding to our rural schools by reinstituting Sparsity Aid and deleting the oil tax. The Senate also eliminated provisions by the governor and JFC that gave driver cards to undocumented residents

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Staff Corner Priscilla Bauer we begin to die.

Keith’s parents, and the hundreds of others who searched for him, kept their hope and Keith was found alive.

It was a lesson for us all.

We may never know how Keith managed to stay alive for all those days, lost in the woods, but what we do know is he had the will to survive and those searching for him had the determination to find him.

Sometimes when things don’t go right in my life and I become discouraged, I think of that day, the day Keith Kennedy was rescued. I think of his family and all the volunteers who didn’t give up, even to the very last moment, and it reminds me just how important it is to never give up hoping for better days.

The story of Keith Kennedy is, as they say, a testament to the human spirit and one, a year later and even 10 or 20 years later, that will be remembered by all those who had hope as a very good day.

Editor’s note: It was a year ago June 20 that Keith Kennedy was found in what was scheduled to be the final search of the last official day of organized searching by local authorities and firefighter volunteers. Kennedy’s parents held a barbecue this past weekend to thank nearly 500 volunteers who made his safe return possible, according to kstp.com.

Keith now lives in a group home in Shoreview, Minn., and his parents live in Roseville, Minn. promoted by the homosexual lobby to make our justice system into a two-tiered justice system. Let us explain briefly. It is already a crime to assault anyone for any reason. However, this legislation would create a special class victim. For example, an avowed homosexual could claim he was assaulted based on his lifestyle, thus claiming the perpetuator had discriminated against his lifestyle. Therefore, the court system could say the assault committed against him is more serious than the same assault against a pregnant woman or an elderly woman.

Kohl, the justice system was set up in the United States to judge actions and to carry out justice for the victim and punishment for the criminal. When the “thought police or government body” created by hate crimes legislation start overlooking and judging our motives or our deeply held convictions, then arbitrary opinion rules.

In other words, the majority who vote for this legislation will enforce their interpre-

See Letters, page 10 and instate college tuition to children of undocumented residents.

The Assembly and Senate budget bills are different, so a bipartisan conference committee will be created to negotiate the differences between the two versions. The Conference Committee budget bill must be approved by both the Assembly and the Senate and then go before the governor for his signature.

The Wisconsin State Constitution says we must pass a budget before July 1, and while there is some work left to do to complete this process, we have worked hard to meet the budget deadline. I am proud that under our leadership we are on track to pass a budget on time for the first time in more than 30 years. If the budget is not passed by July 1, the state deficit will grow substantially with each passing day. At this time of economic crisis we need to take control and responsibly turn Wisconsin’s financial state around.

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Assembly passes two Hraychuck bills

Youth-mentored hunting and green fur bills now awaiting governor’s signature

MADISON – Two pieces of legislation authored by Rep. Ann Hraychuck, DBalsam Lake, passed the State Assembly on June 18. Senate Bill 167 creates a hunting mentorship program and Senate Bill 112 modernizes current statutes that regulate trapping and the possession of trapped fur. Sen. Jim Holperin, DConover, is the author in the Senate.

“Having taught hundreds of kids as a hunter-safety instructor, my favorite saying is ‘Tell me and I’ll forget, show me and I’ll remember, but involve me and I will understand,’” said Hraychuck.

“That is why a hunting mentorship program will help ensure that Wisconsin’s hunting tradition will be passed on to the next generation.”

Senate Bill 167 allows youth at least 10 years old to hunt under the mentor program with specific limitations. Only one firearm can be in the joint possession of the mentor and the new hunter. The new hunter must always be within arm’s reach of the mentor to ensure that he or

she is actively being taught how to hunt safely, correctly and ethically. Mentors must be at least 18 years old, have passed hunter-safety education, have a valid hunting license and can only mentor one person at a time.

“Creating a mentored hunting program is really about keeping our Wisconsin hunting heritage alive and encouraging families to spend time outdoors together,” said Hraychuck.

“Hunting is a great pastime that allows parents to participate with their kids instead of watching from the sidelines.”

Senate Bill 112, known as the Green Fur bill, updates the laws regarding the

possession and sale of green fur by expanding which animals and their parts are allowed to be sold, purchased, bartered or traded. This legislation also allows trappers to use their DNR customer ID number on their traps instead of names and addresses “Modernizing our trapping laws will allow trappers to get better prices for their pelts, which will certainly help out in these tough economic times,” said Hraychuck. “These changes were long overdue.”

Both bills are now on the governor’s desk waiting to be signed into law. - from the office of Rep. Hraychuck

A re a n e w s a t a g l a n c e Live mortar shell uncovered BARRON COUNTY - An intact mortar shell was dug up by Push, Inc. while doing work in a ditch on 12- 3/4 Avenue in the town of Sumner Wednesday, June 17, at 5:46 p.m. Marathon County bomb squad technicians were called to the scene, said Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald.

After responding to the scene, the technicians removed the shell and took it back to their facility to detonate it. It appeared that the shell had been in the ditch for some time, and it is unknown how it got there, Fitzgerald said. – Rice Lake Chronotype Life Link closes base in New Richmond NEW RICHMOND – Life Link III will close its New Richmond base. The helicopter has provided medical transportation for patients in western Wisconsin since 2005.

The decision to close the base was made due to the shifting needs of the areas served. The service will continue to operate bases in Rice Lake; Blaine, Minn.; Hutchinson, Minn.; St. Cloud, Minn.; and Hibbing, Minn. Patients and health-care providers in the western Wisconsin area will not be left without access to air med-

ical transport services, according to Life Link officials. As part of its response to the changing needs of the area, Life Link III will reposition its Eden Prairie helicopter base to the Anoka County airport in Blaine, Minn. From this location, patients in western Wisconsin will have continued rapid access to emergency care. The difference in response time is minimal and will not adversely affect patients, according to a Life Link press release. – rivertowns.net Victim identified in train death CAMBRIDGE, Minn. – Authorities identified the man killed by a train Friday in Cambridge as Shad Atchley, 29, of Cambridge. The incident occurred near the intersection at Hwy. 95 around 6 a.m. The case is under investigation by the Cambridge Police Department. The Minnesota State Highway Patrol and the medical examiner’s office are assisting in the case. Funeral services for Atchley were held Tuesday, June 23, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Princeton, Minn. – redrockonair.com

Dachsund survives wolf attack DOUGLAS COUNTY - Jada is a 15pound hero. The 8-year-old dachsund hurled itself at a wolf June 9 to save a fellow canine, Lana. Their owner, Dana Lundeen, was sitting on the front porch of her South Range home that afternoon when first Lana, than Jada ran barking around the house. Suddenly, she heard an awful bark. Rounding the corner of the house, she saw a wolf about 75 yards away at the edge of the yard’s manmade pond. As Lundeen watched, it punted 1-year-old Lana away and grabbed Jada in its mouth. She ran toward them, yelling. “I was screaming my lungs out, hoping he would drop her and he did,” Lundeen said. As the wounded dog ran back toward the house, the wolf took a few steps in Lundeen’s direction, then padded away. “It happened so fast,” she said. “I was more worried about my dog than anything.” Lundeen wrapped the bleeding dog in a blanket and called her 17-year-old son, Devin, home from Northwestern High School to help. “I didn’t know if I’d have to shoot her,” Lundeen said. “I mean, her stomach’s hanging out. He says, ‘Well mom, is she alive?’ Well,

yeah. He said, ‘Well, then there’s hope.’”

They drove to Superior Animal Hospital, where the dachsund spent 3-1/2 hours in surgery. Jada suffered crushed ribs, a spleen that was split in two, a collapsed lung and a left kidney that had been pulled away from the abdominal wall, he said.

“The dog’s a tough little dog,” the vet said.

“She hung in there.” Sunday, she returned home to South Range. “She’s full of many, many staples,” Lundeen said, affectionately calling the dog “Frankenweinie.”

Lana was uninjured. As the population of gray or timber wolves in the state continues to rise, so do the number of attacks or depredations. A winter 2008 survey by the Wisconsin DNR puts the number of wolves in Wisconsin at between 626 to 662, nearly 100 more than the previous year. Most of them live in the north. “Douglas County has some of the highest density of wolf populations in the state,” said Adrian Wydevan, a DNR mammal ecologist based out of Park Falls.– Superior Telegram

Letters t o t h e e d i t o r tation of right or truth on us. That is why conservatives view hate crimes legislation and the Employee Nondiscrimination Act as a threat to our freedoms of speech and religion.

Kohl, we are convinced more and more that our government leaders are taking us

down the slippery slope straight into socialism. And the most dangerous thing we can do is to remain silent when we know every citizen needs to be engaged in the process of government. Every citizen has the right and duty to steward these rights and freedoms through our elected leaders.

tional Security Agency], by the Bush administration ... to deploy off-the-shelf technology made by be monitored, located and censome of these companies like sored. Global standards need to Cisco." The equipment formed be adopted that protect the the backbone of the "warrantless freedom to communicate, to wiretapping" program. dissent.

Thomas Tamm was the Justice China has very sophisticated Department lawyer who blew the Internet monitoring and cenwhistle on that program. In 2004, soring capabilities, referred to he called The New York Times as "the Great Firewall of Amy China," which attracted in- Goodman from a subway pay phone and told reporter Eric Lichtblau about creased attention prior to the the existence of a secret domestic 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

A document leaked before a Senate surveillance program. In 2007, the FBI human-rights hearing implicated Cisco, a raided his home and seized three computCalifornia-based maker of Internet ers and personal files. He still faces possirouters, in marketing to the Chinese gov- ble prosecution.

Tamm told me: "I think I put my country ernment to accommodate monitoring and censorship goals. The Chinese govern- first ... our government is still violating the ment now requires any computer sold law. I'm convinced ... that a lot more there after July 1, to include software Americans have been illegally wiretapped called Green Dam, which critics say will than we know."

The warrantless wiretapping program further empower the government to monwas widely considered illegal. After itor Internet use.

Josh Silver, executive director of media abruptly switching his position midcampolicy group Free Press, says Iran and paign, then-Sen. Barack Obama voted China should alert us to domestic surveil- along with most in Congress to grant telelance issues in the U.S. He told me: "This com companies like AT&T and Verizon technology that monitors everything that retroactive immunity from prosecution. goes through the Internet is something The New York Times recently reported that works, it's readily available, and that the NSA maintains a database called there's no legislation in the United States Pinwale, with millions of intercepted ethat prevents the U.S. government from mails, including some from former Presiemploying it ... it's widely known that the dent Bill Clinton.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was major carriers, particularly AT&T and Verrecently asked by Sen. Russ Feingold if he izon, were being asked by the NSA [Na-

Free speech versus surveillance in the digital age Tools of mass communication that were once the province of governments and corporations now fit in your pocket.

Cell phones can capture video and send it wirelessly to the Internet. People can send eyewitness accounts, photos and videos, with a few keystrokes, to thousands or even millions via social networking sites.

As these technologies have developed, so too has the ability to monitor, filter, censor and block them.

A Wall Street Journal report this week claimed that the "Iranian regime has developed, with the assistance of European telecommunications companies, one of the world's most sophisticated mechanisms for controlling and censoring the Internet, allowing it to examine the content of individual online communications on a massive scale." The article named Nokia Siemens Networks as the provider of equipment capable of "deep packet inspection." DPI, according to the Electronic Privacy Information Center, "enables Internet Service Providers to intercept virtually all of their customers' Internet activity, including Web surfing data, e-mail and peer-to-peer downloads."

Nokia Siemens has refuted the allegation, saying in a press release that the company "has provided lawful intercept capability solely for the monitoring of local voice calls in Iran." It is this issue, of what is legal, that must be addressed.

"Lawful intercept" means that people can

Kohl, we intend to do two things about this situation: Write this open letter to you and place it in our local newspaper so others are aware of how you are representing your constituents.

We will continue to contact you and oth-

ers who were voted into office about our stand on various legislation whether you acknowledge our calls/concerns or not.

Bill and Judy Hammond Frederic

felt that the original warrantless wiretap program was illegal: Feingold: "[I]s there any doubt in your mind that the warrantless wiretapping program was illegal?"

Holder: "Well, I think that the warrantless wiretapping program, as it existed at that point, was certainly unwise, in that it was put together without the approval of Congress."

Feingold: "But I asked you, Mr. Attorney General, not whether it was unwise, but whether you consider it to have been illegal."

Holder: "The policy was an unwise one."

Dissenters in Iran and China persist despite repression that is enabled in part by equipment from U.S. and European companies. In the U.S., the Obama administration is following a dangerous path with Bush-era spy programs that should be suspended and prosecuted, not extended and defended.

••• Denis Moynihan contributed research to this column.

••• Amy Goodman is the host of "Democracy Now!," a daily international TV/radio news hour airing on more than 750 stations in North America. She is the co-author of "Standing Up to the Madness: Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times," recently released in paperback.

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Alling named Star in AgriScience finalist duce production costs by tapping trees with the higher sugar levels. Using a sap hydrometer Johanna has been able to eliminate tapping trees with low sugar content, saving boil-down energy costs.

Alling has competed in the National FFA AgriScience Fair with her maple candy study. She compared production costs with yields. She has experimented also using maple syrup as a healthy substitute for refined sugar and also compiled studies of stored raw maple syrup and subsequent yeast fermentation.

Comparing maple syrup preference to honey in attracting ants was also a study she conducted to see how she could help to curb an ant issue in her grandmother’s garden. This year Alling conducted a

study on the annual growth rings of her maples and compared it to the amount of syrup processed, showing that you can predict the sap production for the following year.

Alling placed fourth in the Wisconsin Star in AgriScience competition. The Star in AgriScience Awards are sponsored by Monsanto Chemistry, Seeds and Traits Teams and HaldemanHomme, Inc., through the Wisconsin FFA Foundation, Inc. Alling is a recent graduate of Unity High School and is hoping to pursue a degree from the University of WisconsinRiver Falls in agriculture education. submitted

As a finalist for Star in AgriScience, Johanna Alling, Unity FFA, senior, had a display in the FFA Hall of Stars. The display illustrated Alling’s involvement in her scientific studies over the past six years with the maple syrup and trees program. – Photos by Jeanne Alling BALSAM LAKE – Johanna Alling, Unity FFA, was a finalist for the Star in AgriScience Award for 2009 at the 80th State FFA Convention in Madison. Her advisor is Jeanne Alling.

In 2003, Johanna put out 50 taps in their three acres of sugar maple trees.

She gathered in 980 gallons of sap that boiled down to 30 gallons of syrup.

Having to purchase start-up equipment,

she asked her parents, Jeanne and Albert Alling, for a loan. To pay the loan back she needed to find value-added products to market.

Alling conducted extensive studies, first researching books, the Internet and touring local sugar bushes. She wanted her business to be as efficient as possible.

Her hypothesis was to first monitor sugar levels of the sap to significantly re-

New 2009 Eagle Scouts Stars in AgriScience were recognized recently at the State FFA Convention in Madison. The top four in Wisconsin were: Aarich Curtis, Waupaca FFA, third; Cara Robinson, Manawa, first; Alicia Hodnik, Big Foot, second; and Johanna Alling, Unity FFA, fourth. The Stars program finalists are selected from those FFA members applying for their State FFA degrees. This year 444 FFA members earned their FFA degrees.

ALC summer school

New 2009 Eagle Scouts Gus Neumann and Carl White Jr. (back row) were recently honored for their Scout projects that earned them the Eagle Scout status. Neumann reconstructed a rolling dock at Coon Lake in Frederic as his Eagle Project. White relocated a play gym to South Fork Sporting Club for children to play on while their parents are trap shooting or target practicing. Also shown are middle row: Sylvia Chaplin (troop committee chair), Rick Penberthy (troop scoutmaster), and Art Hollie (Eagle board of review chair). Front row: Sen. Sheila Harsdorf and state Rep. Ann Hraychuck. Eagle ceremony was held at the Clam Falls Lutheran Church with Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt on May 30.

South Fork Sporting Club sponsors the Boy Scouts of Troop 128. - Special photo

Carl White Jr. stands next to the play gym that was relocated from Frederic to the South Fork Sporting Club. The gym will serve as a safe place for children to play while their parents shoot trap. White earned Eagle Scout status with the project and said the move took about four days to complete. INSET: A plaque bearing White’s name is featured on the gym. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Dean Sunderland is playing Pictionary, and is about to create a drawing for the fellow students to name in Ojibwe, as a part of the Ojibwe language class held at ALC in Siren.

Learning Ojibwe words such as Ani mi kii bi nay she (thunderbird), Ogaa (walleye) or boo doonh (tadpole) is part of the summer school experience at the Alternative Learning Center in Siren this summer. Funded by a five-year grant from the DPI, the alternative high school has their first-ever summer school, and part of the summer school curriculum is the Ojibwe language class taught by Victoria Johnson (shown standing) from Hertel.

Gus Neumann chose to fix the dock at Coon Lake Park as his community project to become an Eagle Scout. Neumann replaced boards, sanded and painted the dock in order to resolve the safety issues it had. Neumann just finished his junior year of high school at Frederic while becoming an Eagle Scout. He is thinking making Eagle Scout may help him with his plans of joining the service after his graduation next year. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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B U R N E T T

C O U N T Y

H E A D L I N E S

Shoreline incentive may come in form of check in the future

by Sherill Summer BURNETT COUNTY - Routine yard maintenance up to the waterline decreases water quality in lakes and rivers.

In an attempt to keep Burnett County lakes and rivers healthy, the county adopted an ordinance that requires a buffer zone along all waterfront property above the ordinary high-water mark, except for a 30-foot-wide strip owners can maintain to allow easy access to the water.

This is not how many landowners traditionally maintain their waterfront properties, however, and Burnett County simply has too many waterfront parcels to enforce the ordinance.

To entice property owners to follow the ordinance, the county set up a program that would pay owners to comply with the ordinance. The Shoreline Restoration Credit first appeared on the 2001 tax statements and it credited $50

per parcel of waterfront property that could prove that it was following the ordinance.

It proved to be a popular program with property owners, with 226,625 linear feet of protected waterfront property and 113,315 square feet of previously maintained shoreline that was restored to meet the waterfront ordinance as of the end of 2008. Over 600 parcels receive the $50 credit on their tax statement.

The Shoreline Restoration Credit has never been popular with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, however. As early as 2001 the state sent letters to Burnett County inquiring about the mysterious credit that appeared on the county’s tax statements.

The shoreline credit appeared on the tax line reserved for special assessment or special charges, but because it was a negative number it was actually special

credit masquerading as a charge or assessment.

The Department of Revenue explained that while a special assessment is for improvements to a piece of property and a special charge is for a service provided to a property, there was no statutory authority to charge a negative number (or a credit) against a property.

Also in 2001, the county received a legal opinion stating that the county’s shoreline credit would not hold up in court if challenged because there was unequal treatment between property owners. That’s because some identical property might not be in the program and some property owners would receive a greater proportional benefit because the credit was a flat $50 regardless of property tax assessed on specific properties.

Despite the letters from the state, the county continued the shoreline credit

program.

Now it appears that the county’s strategy of ignoring the Department of Revenue’s opinion will no longer work. The Burnett County treasurer received another letter from the Department of Revenue on May 12 that quoted the previous letters from 2001 and concluded that it will no longer accept tax-roll settlements from towns and villages in Burnett County that contain the “unauthorized entries” in the future.

Although Burnett County conservationist Dave Ferris has not finalized his plan to address the problems with the shoreline credit, he is contemplating continuing the program but issuing a $50 check to landowners in the program around the same time as tax statements are issued. The check will be separate from the tax statements to satisfy the Department of Revenue.

Roosevelt decision to switch ambulance service based on cost

by Sherill Summer ROOSEVELT TOWNSHIP - Tucked into the southeast corner of Burnett County, bordered by Barron, Washburn and Polk counties, Roosevelt Township is far from the population centers in Burnett County.

The town chairman, Greg Odden, must travel some 25 miles to reach the centrally located government center, and neither the Cumberland nor Shell Lake school buildings that educate students from the township are located in Burnett County.

When Roosevelt needed ambulance service, it generally didn’t come from Burnett County, either. Usually it was the North Memorial ambulance service stationed in Spooner.

As of Jan. 1, 2010, Roosevelt Township will use an ambulance service out of Cumberland. The Cumberland Ambu-

lance Service is a part of the Cumberland Memorial Hospital. It has three ambulances, staffed with IV technicians, and a service area encompassing Turtle Lake, McKinley, Barronett, Cumberland and now Roosevelt Township in Burnett County.

Cumberland ambulance manager, Craig Doporcyk, explained that Roosevelt Township is the farthest location that Cumberland services, but it can reach the northern areas of the town in less than 20 minutes. This would be comparable to the response times from an ambulance stationed in Spooner.

Chairman Odden said he feels the service from Cumberland would be similar to North out of Spooner because both are staffed with IV technicians and both are similar distances away.

The big difference between the two ambulance services is price. Cumber-

land can offer an ambulance contract, or operational consideration as Cumberland Ambulance Service technically titles their package, for $6 per capita as opposed to North Memorial’s $32.10 per capita. Since Roosevelt has about 200 residents, their ambulance service will drop to $1,200 from slightly over $6,400.

Chairman Odden called the decision to switch ambulance services “a no brainer.”

Odden emphasized that the decision to switch to Cumberland was not because he was dissatisfied with the service from North Memorial; it was purely because of the price differences.

He also explained that he didn’t speak up at the second meeting to discuss the ambulance contract held at the government center on June 1, because much of the conversation was about ambulance service times from Webster versus Dan-

bury, and neither situation applied to Roosevelt Township.

Odden added that Cumberland Ambulance Service was asked to the Roosevelt town meeting in May. Dewey town board members also attended this meeting. After hearing the Cumberland proposal, North Memorial was invited to the June meeting, which was held June 9.

Again, Dewey Town Board members attended this meeting. North Memorial attempted to keep Roosevelt and Dewey in the fold by offering them a discounted rate.

Burnett County Administrator Candace Fitzgerald has not heard of any other town or village that has decided not to go with North Memorial, besides Trade Lake and Roosevelt, as of Monday, June 22.

Village Players kick off 11th season

Paul Lewis and Rod Kleiss performed a scene from this year’s Village Player’s production, “The Foreigner” to the delight of Village Player’s patrons. The two actors, who both have parts in the play, gave a hilarious portrayal of their characters at the kick-off dinner and program held at the Voyager Village Stables on June 4.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer One of the Village Players original founders, Judy Balderson, commented on the group’s early beginnings. Balderson reminisced about the makeshift stage in the corner of the Voyager Village Stables, quite a contrast from today’s modern theater addition built and equipped with hundreds of volunteer hours and revenues from the production performances.

Bunny Day, director of this year’s Village Player’s production, “The Foreigner” described the play as farce with a bit of slapstick. She told the group the cast truly represents the community theater concept, with members coming from Grantsburg, Webster, Spooner and other points in-between.

Olivia Main as Hamlet does her own version of a puppet show during a comic skit about Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” Main and fellow Webster Forensic students performed their award-winning skit at the Village Players potluck supper and program on June 4 at the Voyage Village Stables.

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State FFA degrees presented to local students MADISON - The Wisconsin State FFA Degree is the highest degree an FFA member can obtain on the state level. It is based on the development of their Supervised Agricultural Experience Program, leadership involvement and citizenship. This year 444 FFA members from across the state received the honor of state FFA degree.

Those receiving the state FFA degree from the local area in Section 1 include: Isaac K. Christenson, Amery; Ashley Johnson, Amery; Kayla McCann, Amery;

Abby Amundson, Barron; Lucas Hamernik, Barron; Amy Kringle, Barron; Nicole Rukamp, Barron; Hillary Friendshuh, Clear Lake; Samuel T. Greeley, Clear Lake; Melinda A. Broker, Cumberland; Cody Borresen, Luck; Kasey Johnson, Luck; Justin Hemshrot, Shell Lake; Kenna R. Organ, Shell Lake; Johanna Alling, Unity; Dustin Bazille, Unity; Julia M. Larsen, Unity; Mickey Larson, Unity.

Farm Credit Wisconsin and Member Co-ops of Land O’ Lakes and CHS Cooperative. — submitted

Kasey Johnson, Luck FFA, received her state FFA degree in Madison at the state FFA conAlso vention. from the Luck FFA, receiving his state FFA degree was Cody Borresen, not pictured.

Presenting the honor is Nick Palkowski, state FFA president.

Johanna Alling and Julia Larsen, Unity FFA members, received their state FFA degrees at the state FFA convention in Madison on June 10. Other Unity FFA members receiving their state FFA degrees were Dustin Bazille and Mickey Larson, not pictured. – Photos by Jeanne Alling

Kayla McCann, Amery FFA, received her state FFA degree in Madison. Presenting the honor is Nick Palkowski, state FFA president. Other Amery FFA members receiving their state FFA degrees at the state FFA convention were Isaac Christenson and Ashley Johnson, not pictured. – Photos by Jeanne Alling

Siren school approves hirings SIREN – School board members approved five hirings during a closed meeting following their regular monthly meeting Monday evening.

Jessica Ebner was hired as the new guidance counselor. She replaces Kelly Pearson, the school’s former social worker, who accepted a new position with Burnett County.

Luke Aschbrenner was hired as a oneyear middle school English teacher. He is filling in for Jodi McClain Richards, who is taking a maternity leave of absence.

Caryn Stanford was hired as the girls high school head volleyball coach, replacing Karissa Morrin, who went back to college.

Tina Rudiger was hired as the girls middle school volleyball coach. Rudiger, a fourth-grade teacher, will replace Renae Peterson, a business ed. teacher, for the position.

Kristin Kosloski was hired as the girls high school assistant volleyball coach. – Gary King

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Electric fireplace; occasional chairs; sofa table; end tables; lamps; pictures; decorator items; kitchen items and bathroom items and lots of misc.

MOVING SALE 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sleeper sofa; antique dishes; china hutch; BR set; lots of household misc.

Everything must go!

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Friday, June 26, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Gap, Gymboree, Hanna, Old Navy, AE, Limited Too, Aeropostle, all top-of-the-line brandname (some brand-new) babies, kids and adult clothes; Harley-Davidson Dynaglide; 2 SkiDoo Rev snowmobiles, (loaded); Culligan water softener; brand-new BB hoop; toys; books; baby equipment; video games; videos; changing table; toddler’s bed; garbage disposal; trading cards; kid’s desk; stroller; kid’s bedroom set; jogger; oak dining room set; cookbooks; kitchen gadgets; washer & dryer; riding toys; bikes; lots of misc. Too many treasures to mention. We have everything...including the kitchen sink! You have to see it to believe it.

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BIG GARAGE SALE Siren United Methodist Men Saturday, June 27, Only 9 a.m. till at least 2 p.m.

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Driver cited in car-tractor accident

Feingold meets with 4-H members

SIREN TOWNSHIP – Alan J. Maslow, 36, Siren was driving a tractor eastbound on CTH B in Siren Township at about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, presumably at a slow rate of speed because there were several vehicles behind him.

The third vehicle behind the tractor, driven by Gerald L. Hayes, 46, Grantsburg, attempted to pass the tractor and the two vehicles ahead of him - in a no-passing zone.

Hayes apparently did not notice that Maslow was also attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Silver Lake Road. The tractor and vehicle, a 2000 Ford Explorer, collided and the vehicle rolled over and came to a rest in the south ditch.

Hayes reported an injury but was not taken to the hospital by ambulance. The vehicle he was driving was severely damaged by the collision.

Maslow did not report any injury but the tractor was also severely damaged. Hayes received one citation for improper passing. – Sherill Summer with information from the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department

Last week, U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold met with a group of Wisconsin 4H members that were visiting Washington, D.C., for a weeklong leadership program at the National 4-H Center.

Feingold met with the group in the atrium of the Senate Hart Office Building. - Special photo

Burnett Co. sheriff’s report

Two OWI second offense arrests made

Polk Co. marriage licenses

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Siren police report June 16: A Siren police officer assisted the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department with the arrest of Lawrence J. Johnson Jr., 34, Shell Lake. He was charged with disorderly conduct

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POLK COUNTY – Andrew Bauerfield, 25, Clear Lake, was charged with OWI, second offense, on June 18, after allegedly being kicked out of the Admiral Inn Tavern.

Police were called after he had left the bar and the

responding squad car was nearly run off the road by Bauerfield’s vehicle as it crossed the center lane at a high speed.

When stopped, Bauerfield appeared intoxicated and had a bloody right fist. He reported that he had punched his car. Later, Bauerfield’s girlfriend and another friend reported they had both been hit by him at the bar. Bauerfield is scheduled to be in court on Oct. 5, with Judge Molly GaleWyrick.

Another OWI second offense was charged on June 20 in Clear Lake. An officer observed a blue Cavalier cross the centerline twice and allegedly weaving within the lane. The driver, Cheryl Dixon, 39, Clear Lake, was stopped and charged.

Three other people were charged with OWI, first offense, by Polk County officers: Nicholas Rothe, 27, Taylors Falls, Minn.; Lorena Klassen, 42, Centuria; and Nadine Washburn, 25, San Diego, Calif. – with information from the Polk County sheriff’s office

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Accidents June 13: Miranda M. Rivard, 21, Webster, was eastbound on Hwy. 70 in Daniels Township when she reported hitting a bear.

No injuries were reported.

June 18: James A. Rivera, 28, Grantsburg, reported hitting a bear while on Hwy. 70 in Wood River Township. No injuries were reported.

June 20: Alan J. Maslow, 36, Siren, was eastbound on CTH B in Siren Township driving a tractor when the third vehicle behind him, driven by Gerald L. Hayes, 46, Grantsburg, attempted to pass him on the left in a no-passing zone. Maslow began a lefthand turn onto Silver Lake Road and turned into the path of Hayes. Hayes hit the tractor, lost control of the vehicle and overturned in the south ditch. The Hayes vehicle was severely damaged and Hayes reported a nonincapacitating injury. He was

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also issued a citation for improper passing.

Arrests and citations June 19: Polly A. Siers, 47, Danbury, was arrested on a Douglas County warrant.

June 20: Daniel B. Songetay, 30, Danbury, was arrested for drinking on a no-drink bond.

June 21: Samantha R. Schwartzbauer, 22, Grantsburg, was arrested on a Polk County warrant. David J. Peloquin, 28, Siren, was cited for driving with an expired license.

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(June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY First State Bank and Trust, Plaintiff, Vs. David M. Nemeth and LoAnne K. Nemeth, Defendants.

Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 08 CV 395 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 14th day of January, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: July 16, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval.

Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects.

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

DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2465 recorded in Vol. 11 of Certified Survey Maps, pg. 173, Doc. No. 568668, located in the SW1/4 of SE1/4 Sec. 31-3218, Polk County, Wisconsin.

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 2341 County Line Avenue, New Richmond, WI).

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Faces of Family Days

The most popular animal in Frederic on Sunday was this miniature horse, which was part of the Ruby’s Pantry parade entry.

This horse was ready for its photo to be taken as it waited for the Frederic Family Days parade to begin, Sunday afternoon. Frederic Family Days featured a number of different events, including a fishing contest on Coon Lake, a parade, a petting zoo, a treasure hunt and softball games.

Photos by Rob Harrison

A patriotic “tattoo” on this horse urged support for our troops.

ABOVE: Joan Funne, honorary chair for this year’s ACS Run/Walk at Frederic, took part in this year’s Family Days parade.

LEFT: This young man was one of the many serious young anglers taking part in the annual Family Days Kids Fishing Contest on Coon Lake, sponsored by the local Boy Scouts.

The family of John Hickey displayed this thank-you collage at Family Days. Firefighters put a new roof on the home of John and his wife, Sandy. Fire Chief Brian Daeffler presented John with a plaque honoring him for his many years of service as a firefighter shortly before he died after a battle with cancer. - Photo by Gregg Westigard

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Cooling ride. Two young women treated their horses with a ride along the shore of Coon Lake following Sunday’s Family Days pa-rade at Frederic.

After the parade...

This dog’s dish was empty at the end of the Frederic Family Days parade, but there was still some apparent hope of being tossed a treat as the fire trucks marked the end of the event.

LEFT: Miss Luck Ashlyn Petersen (center), along with First Princess Sarah Elert (L) and Miss Congeniality Samantha Fenning, backtracked the parade route in Frederic on Sunday, June 21, after riding their float from the north side of the village to Coon Lake Park.

RIGHT: Candy caps.

What do you do with the bags of candy you collect during a parade - besides eating what’s inside? These young men got creative following Sunday’s Frederic Family Days parade.

Photos by Gary King

Candidates serve up strawberry shortcake

Candidates for Miss Frederic spent much of their Saturday this past weekend, volunteering at the Frederic Depot and Museum, serving up strawberry shortcake as part of a fundraiser for the Frederic Area Historical Society. Shown (L to R) are Kimberly Jones, Marissa Nelson, Chrissy Chenal, Alexsandra Lonetti, Amanda Runnels and Hayley Kurkowski. - Photo by Gregg Westigard

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All!Leader Softball INTER! COUNTY LEADER • INTER! COUNTY LEADER • INTER! COUNTY LEADER

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2009 All-Leader first-team MVP, pitchers, infield, outfield, coach and most improved

Michelle Lund Grantsburg / Junior First pitcher • MVP

Chrissy Chenal Frederic / Junior Second pitcher

Ali Lehmann Luck / Senior Catcher

Emily Cole Grantsburg / Sophomore Outfield

Taryn Pilz Luck / Junior Outfield

Heather Davison Grantsburg / Junior Outfield

Don Bjelland Grantsburg Coach

Ingrid Ames Grantsburg / Senior Infield

Annie Palmquist Grantsburg / Junior Infield

Vanessa Neumann Frederic / Sophomore Infield

Amanda Larson St. Croix Falls / Senior Infield

Jessica Kutina Unity / Sophomore Most Improved

2009 All-Leader second-team pitchers, infield, utility, outfield, coach and rookie

Melissa Jenssen Luck / Senior First pitcher

Cailin Turner Unity / Senior Second pitcher

Lauren Romanowski Grantsburg / Junior Catcher

Rose Kopecky Webster/Siren / Senior Outfield

Cody Crawford Grantsburg / Junior Outfield

Siiri Larsen Webster/Siren / Sophomore Utility player

Erin Hansford Frederic Coach

Megan Yunker St. Croix Falls / Junior Infield

Sarah Wald Grantsburg / Junior Infield

Tiffany Meyer Grantsburg / Sophomore Infield

Abby Swenson St. Croix Falls / Senior Infield

Corissa Schmidt Frederic / Freshman Rookie of the Year

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All!Leader Baseball INTER! COUNTY LEADER • INTER! COUNTY LEADER • INTER! COUNTY LEADER

F R E D E R I C • G R A N T S B U R G • L U C K • S T. C R O I X F A L L S • S I R E N • U N I T Y • W E B S T E R

2009 All-Leader first-team MVP, pitchers, infield, outfield, coach and most improved

Harry Severson-Dickinson Luck / Senior First pitcher • MVP

Will Ball St. Croix Falls / Senior Second pitcher

Derek Letch Luck / Senior Catcher

Spencer Peterson Siren/Webster/ Senior Outfield

Mitchell Larson Luck / Junior Outfield

Nick Johnson St. Croix Falls / Sophomore Outfield

Wayne Dickinson Luck Coach

Jamison Gross Luck / Senior Infield

Trent Bonneville Grantsburg / Senior Infield

Jake Ryan Grantsburg / Senior Infield

Gus Koecher St. Croix Falls / Junior Infield

Brady Flaherty Unity / Sophomore Most improved

2009 All-Leader second-team pitchers, infield, outfield, coach and rookie

Matt Vold St. Croix Falls / Sophomore First pitcher

Luke Nelson Unity / Sophomore Second pitcher

Ben Larson Grantsburg / Senior Catcher

Shane Rossow Siren/Webster / Junior Outfield

Jamie Robb Grantsburg / Junior Outfield

David Harlander Frederic / Senior Outfield

Troy Schmidt Frederic Coach

Cory Gebhard St. Croix Falls / Junior Infield

Thane Larson Grantsburg / Senior Infield

Trae Gehl Frederic / Sophomore Infield

Joe Draxler Frederic / Sophomore Infield

Ben Kufalk Luck / Freshman Rookie of the Year

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for him, cause he was such a defensive coach,” said Bonneville, who won’t soon forget his experiences with the all-star team. “It was a lot of fun…it was probably one of the best athletic weeks I’ve ever had, just playing with those guys.”

Bonneville is in the process of planning for the fall semester at UW-Superior and hopes to find a spot on the baseball team.

Olson, meanwhile, has decided to play basketball for Division 2, at Augustana College, S.D. Olson said the college offered to pay for medical school if he eventually chooses.

“I’m pretty sure I’m going to do something in the medical field; that’s been my plan for quite awhile,” Olson said, adding that he may like to become an anesthesiologist.

On the basketball end, Olson had a lot of fun during the week leading up to the all-star game, as well as the game itself.

“Playing all week, it was fun, but actually going out there and showing people what you can do, I think that was probably the most fun part,” said Olson.

Grantsburg coach Danny Judd heads up Division 3 North South 85, North 74

by Marty Seeger MADISON – It was a busy time last week for Grantsburg’s Danny Judd, who coached 10 of the top basketball players from the northern part of the state in Division 3 in Grantsburg. Among those on the team were Luck’s Brennan Olson and Grantsburg’s Trent Bonneville, who competed against a team comprised of the top south basketball players in Division 3.

“It’s fun to be around that much talent at one time,” Judd said.

The WBCA All-Star Games, which were held in Madison on Saturday, June 20, are part of a charitable event that has raised over $1.7 million for the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Fund since it began in 1976. Olson and Bonneville were each asked to raise money for the cause, and one athlete raised over $7,000. Coaches and players spent an entire week in Grantsburg preparing for the all-star game, which featured the Division 3 North versus the

Grantsburg’s Trent Bonneville goes up for a layup at a practice in Grantsburg last week prior to the all-star game in Madison.

Head coach Danny Judd and assistant coach Nick Hallberg discuss the next plan during a practice last week with the all-star squad. top basketball players from southern Wisconsin.

The Division 3 North team met in Grantsburg on Sunday, June 14, and held two practices each day during the week, including a scrimmage against the Division 2 North team coached by Osceola coach John Walsh. The scrimmage gave coaches their first opportunity to see where the athletes stacked up prior to the all-star game in Madison. It also gave Judd a chance to see the different ways each athlete had been coached throughout high school.

“One of the things that was neat for me as a coach was to see their coaches philosophies come out in the kids,” Judd said. “You work with the kids [and] you can see what’s important with their coaches.”

Some called out screens to other teammates while others talked more on defense. Either way, Judd enjoyed seeing the differences in player talent at a high level and various strengths. But the week wasn’t all filled by practice and hard work. Judd had activities for the athletes that mixed in minigolf, boating on Deer

Members of the Division 3 North squad which include Luck’s Brennan Olson and Grantsburg’s Trent Bonneville. Head coach Danny Judd (second from right) and assistant coach Nick Hallberg of Grantsburg are also shown. – Photo submitted

Luck’s Brennan Olson gets up for a dunk in the Grantsburg High School gym last week. – Photos by Marty Seeger unless otherwise noted Lake and a 13-mile canoe trip. Some of the athletes from the east side of the state enjoyed various wildlife, such as deer and wild turkey.

After making the trip to Madison, athletes enjoyed breakfast and banquet dinners and listened to an inspiring talk from one of the leading pediatric cancer specialists in the country. On Saturday, players got down to business on the court, playing a competitive game against the Division 3 South team, who pulled out the 85-74 win. Olson, along with teammates Andy Popp (Brillion) and Derek Semenas (Laconia) scored 15 points, while Bonneville led the team in rebounds with eight.

“They both represented the area very well,” Judd said of Olson and Bonneville.

The North team led by seven points at the half and traded buckets for much of the second half before the South pulled away toward the end of the game. As more of a defensive coach, Judd said it was a little frustrating from a coaching standpoint, because a lot of focus is centered on offense.

“I think that was the biggest struggle

Brennan Olson was part of the opening tip-off at the Fieldhouse in Madison. Trent Bonneville can be seen at the left.

Extra Points

••• LEADER LAND – Legion baseball featuring Unity at Luck is being broadcast on WXCE on Thursday, June 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Cumberland at Luck Legion baseball game on Tuesday, June 30, can be heard on WXCE 1260 AM beginning at 5:30 p.m.

••• SIREN – The Siren Ballpark is hosting the 12th-annual Junior High 14U girls fast-pitch invitational this Friday through Sunday June 26-28.

Teams in the AA division begins on Friday at 2:30 p.m. Teams include Amery, Elmwood, Osceola, Park Falls and Shell Lake. The AAA teams begin playing Saturday at 9 a.m., with teams participating from Ashland, Centennial, Menomonie, Rice Lake, St. Croix Central and Spring Valley.

••• LEADER LAND – Milwaukee Brewers baseball can be heard on 1260 AM on the following dates and times. The June 25 game against the Twins begins at 1 p.m. The Friday June 26-28 series against the Giants begins at 7, 6 and 1 p.m. respectively.

The June 29-July 1 series against the Mets begins at 6, 7 and 1 p.m. respectively.

••• LEADER LAND – Minnesota Twins baseball on 104.9 FM can be heard on the following dates and times. The June 26-28 games against the Cardinals begin at 7 p.m., noon and 1 p.m. respectively. The June 29 through July 1 games against the Royals begin at 7, 7 and 1 p.m. respectively.

••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4:30 p.m. on Mondays to go in Extra Points. – Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete who will be playing collegiate sports in 2009 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld

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Luck Legion slips two games this week Blue A’s win out at Cumberland tournament New Richmond 1, Luck 0 Amery 5, Luck 3

by Marty Seeger LUCK – After holding New Richmond to just three hits last Thursday and producing just two of their own, the Luck Legion team lost again on Tuesday night at home against Amery 5-3. Luck played well however against Amery as Logan Hacker took to the mound, and Luck produced a total 10 hits for three runs.

Luck got on the board first in the first inning with an infield single from Ben Kufalk, followed by a two-out RBI single from Mitchell Larson. Amery came back with a run of their own in the second inning, scoring on a wild pitch. Amery’s biggest inning came in the third with three runs. A single, a walk and an RBI double helped the cause and Amery took a 4-1 lead.

Luck Legion managed to get back in it with two runs in the bottom half of the third inning when Connery Johnson smacked a leadoff single. Kufalk and Hacker also singled in the inning and Larson batted Kufalk home on a sacrifice fly to center field. Collin Svoboda knocked in the second run of the inning with an RBI double. It would be all the Luck Legion could get off the Amery lefthanded pitcher, as the Warriors would get another insurance run in the top of the seventh with the help of an error on the Luck defense.

This Thursday, June 25, the Luck Legion hosts Unity beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Luck was supposed to play a tournament in Cumberland but did not play, and will not play the scheduled tournament on Saturday, July 11.

Osceola 6, Blue A’s 4 ST. CROIX FALLS – The Blue A’s played a pile of games this past week, starting in Osceola last Thursday, with a loss. It was a disappointing game according to coach Scott Lindholm, whose team produced four runs on six hits, including two from Ben Anderson and one each from Gus Koecher, Blake Klopfer, Josh

Ben Kufalk gets some wood on the ball Tuesday night for Luck Legion.

Kufalk had three hits and was hit by a pitch.

Luck Legion’s Gary Ekholm gets back to first base safely on a throw from the Amery pitcher on Tuesday evening. – Photos by Marty Seeger Larcom and Nathan Gravesen.

Osceola scored one run in the first inning, then both teams went scoreless until the fourth when the Blue A’s took a 3-1 lead, but it was short-lived, with Osceola’s five runs in the fifth. Larcom pitched just over three innings allowing three hits, four runs and had six walks with three strikeouts. Anderson pitched the final three innings, allowing two runs, two walks and two strikeouts.

Blue A’s 8, Unity 1 ST. CROIX FALLS – It was a different day for the Blue A’s last Saturday at a tournament held in Cumberland as they were able to pull out the first win of the day against Unity 8-1. Four Blue A’s batters had two hits against the Eagles including Nick Johnson, Gus Koecher, Matt Vold and Marcus Campbell. Vold led the team with three RBIs, as the team produced 11 hits altogether.

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Blue A’s 8, Unity 1 ST. CROIX FALLS – The Blue A’s capped off a beautiful day of baseball with a 15-4 clobbering over Cumberland last Saturday. St. Croix Falls had 13 hits, which included six triples. The team totaled eight triples in all during the tournament, and also had two doubles in the

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Koecher pitched six innings for the Blue A’s allowing just three hits with three walks and four strikeouts. Lindholm also mentioned Blake Klopfer and Marcus Campbell, who “hit the daylights out of the ball all day.” Each had one hit in the game and scored a run.

Unity’s only hits in Gus Koecher the game came from Luke Nelson, Brady Flaherty and Nate Despiegelaere. Nelson pitched all six innings for the Eagles allowing two earned runs and had four strikeouts.

game against Cumberland.

Nick Johnson went 3 for 3 at the plate, with a double, a walk, and scored three times. Marcus Campbell, Matt Vold and Josh Larcom each had three RBIs in the game, with Larcom also getting some time behind the plate on defense.

“Josh Larcom also had an excellent game making his catching debut on his birthday, while also getting a bunch of run-producing hits,” said coach Scott Lindholm.

Josh Larcom Vold was the starting pitcher against Cumberland pitching four innings, allowing four runs, three earned, with eight strikeouts and two walks. Nathan Gravesen, pitched an inning with two strikeouts and one walk.

The Blue A’s host Grantsburg at home this Thursday, June 25.

Win three of past five games River Bandits 4, Bay City 1 BAY CITY, Minn. – The St. Croix River Bandits won their third game in five attempts last Sunday, June 21, against the Bay City Bombers. It was also the team’s second conferencewin of the season.

Jim Rochford took to the mound for the Bandits and pitched six scoreless innings while the Bandits got on the board first in the bottom of the fifth inning. Kyle Kahl singled for the Bandits and Michael Chelberg hit a sacrifice bunt to move Kahl to second. Adam Lewis hit an RBI single to center and scored Kahl for the first run of the game.

Rochford gave up his first and only run of the game to the Bombers in the sixth with the help of a leadoff single from Shaun Strain, who eventually stole second base. Gregg Ulveais hit an RBI single for the run.

The Bandits scored three runs in

the bottom of the sixth inning with the start coming from two singles from John Peterson and Trevor Todd. Steve Siqueiros hit a fielder’s choice and Kahl singled up the middle to score Todd from second. Chelberg then hit a single to center and loaded the bases with just one out.

Adam Lewis, who was the DH for the Bandits, hit a grounder to third which proved too much to handle for the Bombers and was able to reach first. The hit scored Siqueiros and Jeff Johnson followed with his second single of the game to help score Kahl. Despite bases loaded and one out, the Bandits ended the inning with a hard-hit ball to first by Michael VanderPlas, which turned into a double play.

The Bandits didn’t budge the rest of the game as they capped off the win. Rochford had just over seven innings on the mound and allowed six hits, three walks and had four strikeouts. Todd pitched the final frame for the Bandits with two walks and two strikeouts.

The Bandits play next on Wednes-

Jim Rochford has been solid on the mound for the Bandits this season. – Photo submitted day, July 8, against the Osceola Braves beginning at 7 p.m. at Oakey Park. More game results can be found at www.scriverbandits.com. – Marty Seeger with submitted information

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Grantburg fast-pitch competes at tournament GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg fastpitch 14U team played at the St. Francis Father’s Day softball tournament June 20-21. The girls played Osceola on Saturday and won 7-6, lost 4-1 against St. Francis Blue and lost to Northern Extreme 12-0. Grantsburg had 1 win, 2 losses and were seeded No. 3, Tier II for Sunday’s play.

On Sunday the team started with Osceola and won 4-3, with the most memorable moment being a great double play. It started with a runner on first with a hit to the second baseman. The second baseman threw to first, but the runner was safe. However, it didn’t stop there. The on-base runner from first rounded second base and was thrown out heading into third. At the same time, the safe batter on first went to second and was also thrown out for a 3-5, 5-6 double play which sparked this team to play great ball in the championship game. The girls defeated the Northwest Diamonds 7-4, taking the first- place trophy in Tier II. The Grantsburg fast-pitch 12U team competed at the St. Francis Father’s Day tournament. The team played three

Coach Jim McKenzie gets a watershower congratulations from one of the girls.

The Grantsburg fast-pitch team at the St. Francis Father’s Day softball tournament. Pictured back row (L to R): Coach Becky McLain, Samantha Schweigert, Macy Hanson, RuthAnn Pedersen, Paige Johnson, JoJo Lauer (AKA Cavewoman) and Coach Jim McKenzie. Middle row: Stacey McKenzie, Ellie Corbin, Kate Rod, Grace Corbin, Becca Glover and Allison Owens. Front row: Jen Schweigert and Somer Rikkola. – Photos submitted

The Grantsburg fast-pitch 10U team competed at the St. Francis Father’s Day tournament and brought home a fourth-place finish in Tier II. Pictured back row (L to R): Coach Curt Lee, Britta Roufs, Kirstin Olson, Cassidy Lee, Rhiana Pochman, Maddie Duncan, Katie Curtin, Brianna Jensen and coach Arlen Jensen. Front row: Claire Palmquist, Holly Fiedler, Hallie Jensen, Jordyn McKenzie and Amanda Corry.

games during pool play on Saturday, winning games against St. Francis Blue and Soderville, and dropping a game to Farmington. The team made it into Tier I for the brackets on Sunday. The team lost both games on Sunday, to Farmington and St. Francis Red, finishing fourth place overall. Harlei Hennessey and McKenzie Omer both hit home runs on Sunday. – with submitted information

The Grantsburg fast-pitch 12U team includes back row (L to R): Coach Steve Meyer, Olivia Tucker, Marissa Jensen, Taola Swenson, Brooke Roufs, Kelsey Fiedler, coach Duke Tucker and Harlei Hennessey. Front row: Raelyn Pochman, Hope Tucker, Megan Miller, Kate Miller, Brittney Luedtke and Alyssa Taylor. Not pictured: McKenzie Omer.

Looking for B-ball players for Habitat fundraiser Be on the “home” team BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity is planning a fundraiser, with an emphasis on the fun. Play on the home team against the

Harlem Ambassadors and help raise funds to build a home for a local family in need.

They’re looking for 20 strong basketball players to play against the Harlem Ambassadors. Players must be at least 19 years of age; women welcome. Their team will play against the professional,

entertaining team in front of what they expect to be a large crowd in the Frederic High School gymnasium. A willingness to have fun is essential. Got a friend you like to play with? How about doing it together? Game night is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept 22. Each player arranges to be sponsored by a local business for

$220. Businesses will be given credit as a sponsor in all the advertising.

The Ambassadors Web site is at www.harlemambassadors.com. Check out some of their fun video online. Please call WRHFH’s office at 715-349-7477 to volunteer or if you would like more information. - submitted

Local athletes earn honors at state competition MADISON, Wis. — Local athletes won big while competing at the Special Olympics Wisconsin 2009 State Summer Games in Stevens Point, June 4-6. Opening ceremonies featured a full athlete parade, jumbotron presentation and Green Bay Packer AJ Hawk. The ceremony kicked off a weekend of intense statelevel competition in swimming, track and field, soccer, power lifting, the softball throw and turbo javelin.

Congratulations to the following athletes: Benjamin L. Olson, second place, 100meter dash

Jarvis Warwas, fourth place, 100-meter dash Jordan Warwas, sixth place, 100-meter dash Benjamin L. Olson, sixth place, 200meter dash Jarvis Warwas, seventh place, 200meter dash Jordan Warwas, eighth place, 200meter dash Benjamin L. Olson, fifth place, turbo jav, 16 and older Jarvis Warwas, first place, turbo jav, 16 and older Jackson Bean, fifth place, 100M dash Jackson Bean, sixth place, softball

throw More than 1,600 athletes from around the state qualified for the state Summer Games according to their recent performances at the local, regional or district tournaments. Beyond sports competition, more than 1,000 law enforcement participants from law enforcement agencies around the state took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run®. Participants escorted the Olympic Flame of Hope™ from all corners of Wisconsin, uniting in Stevens Point to kick off the Summer Games.

When taking a break from competi-

tion, athletes visited Victory Village for arts and crafts, stage performances, treats from Special Olympics Wisconsin partners, and free health care screenings on eyes, ears, and teeth done by volunteer doctors from across the state.

Glasses and sport goggles were even ground on site for athletes in need. An Alien-themed closing ceremony wrapped up the event, allowing athletes to celebrate their hard work and dance in “out-of-this-world” costumes. — submittted

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Close Doesn’t Count horseshoe league under way CENTURIA – The junior and adult Close Doesn’t Count horseshoe leagues are under way in Centuria. The juniors play on Tuesday evenings during June and July. The junior league has Eric Kuske leading with a record of 9.5 wins and 6.5 losses; Amanda Kuske with an 87 record; Julie Larsen 7.5- 3.5; Cash Hickethier 7-6 and Jena Alling rounding out the top five with a 7-7 record.

The adults have a team league during June and July and an individual league in August. The adult league leaders are

Team 6: Tory Jeske, Chris Gage and Toni Sloper. Shari Davison has the high average of 57 percent; Norm Gage 52 percent; Tory Jeske 48 percent and Dave Ninnemann with 45 percent.There is a twoweek break at the end of July and beginning of August that is not scheduled, as several of the pitchers will participate in the world tournament this year in Springfield, Ill. – with submitted information The CDC Club team event features Tiffany Syring, Norm Gage, Jim Haupt (tournament director), Dave Ninnemann and Edie McKinney. This team was the defending champion and took third place this year at the state doubles tournament in April.

The Eau Claire open horseshoe tournament took place at Carson Park in Eau Claire. Edie McKinney took second place in Class A with Norm Gage taking third. Dave Ninnemann and Gloria Smith also pitched but did not place.

Heather Gage accompanied the team as Norm’s coach.

Norm Gage and Randy Rein are the 2009 Wisconsin state doubles champions. They were undefeated in their class play. – Photos submitted

Frederic Booster Club 3-on-3 tourney winners

The ninth- through 12th-grade winners of the Frederic Family Days 3-on-3 basketball tournament were, (L to R): Joe Draxler, Ian Anderson and Will Primm.

Watercross donates to Frederic Historical Society

The seventh- to eighth-grade winners of the Frederic Family Days 3-on-3 basketball tournament were, Sonny Chelmo, Hunter Dodds, Ben Kurkowski and Jaryd Braden. – Photos submitted

The Frederic community is receiving six different donations from Frederic Water X Racing Inc., from profits of the 2009 race. The first donation is going to the Frederic Historical Society in the amount of $100. The Frederic Water X Racing Inc. motto is “Helping make the community a better place thru our donations.” This year’s race went very well, and they hope to continue to grow and have more races in Frederic. From (L to R): William Johnson IV, village trustee; Arlen Peterson, Frederic Water X Racing Inc; and Brian Rogers, Frederic Historical Society. – Photo submitted

The fourth- through sixth-grade winners of the Frederic Family Days 3-on-3 basketball tournament were (L to R): Chris Kuechenmeister, Roman Poirier, Austin Ennis and Kyle Knauber.

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Here are some reasons why the Vikings should sign Brett Favre • He flat out loves the game of football.

• He is the consummate team player.

• He plays like a kid out in the vacant lot.

• He is a winner.

• He is a fierce competitor.

• He is the best there is at managing the two-minute drill.

• He loves the fans and the fans love him.

• He has thrown more touchdown passes than any quarterback in history.

The above Favre-related statements are paraphrased quotes of just a few of Brett’s attributes as cited by Packer Backers over these past many years. Fol-

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• We’ll get to wear purple “Number 4” jerseys to school on Friday and church on Sunday.

• He’ll set the record for most touchdown passes in history while wearing a Vikings’ uniform.

• He’ll set the record for consecutive games played while wearing a Vikings uniform.

• Every home game in 2010 will be an instant sellout and Viking diehards won’t have to be concerned about television blackouts.

• It’ll be fun to hear the Cheeseheads (the same ones who gave us the fodder for the first statements at the top of this segment) boo him when he runs onto the Lambeau gridiron.

• It’ll be fun to watch him lift a Viking receiver up in the air after catching one of his touchdown passes, particularly if and when that occurs in Lambeau Field.

• It will be nice to see the already-easy-

P O R T S on-the-eyes Deanna Favre look even better as she sits in a skybox wearing a purple Number 4 jersey.

• It will be interesting to see if he is successful in his desire to “stick it” to Packers’ General Manager Ted Thompson, who gave him his walking papers last year.

• Even though he’s pushing 40 years old, he’s still a better quarterback option than anyone else on the Viking roster.

• Young Wisconsin boys who were given the first name or middle name of “Brett” can now say they were named after the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback, Brett Favre.

It gives us goosebumps to picture Brett running out onto the Metrodome turf while the “Viking horn” blares over the loudspeakers. (Too-toooooooo! Tootooooooo!)

Next time, this column will return to its more traditional, local-sports format.

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by Chris Stepan ST. CROIX FALLS – The action-packed Kopellah Speedway returned to action under warm but stormy skies on Friday, June 19, for Meet the Drivers Night and the return of action by the Modifieds, Super Stocks, Midwest Modifieds, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks and Hornets.

The night produced one of the most spirited Hornet features of the season, with Kevin Bradwell, Marc Hunter, Steve Sutton, Doug Fick, Matt Skipper and newcomer Jesse Tripp all taking turns battling for the lead at different points throughout the event. Great three- and four-wide racing took place throughout the race with Hunter emerging as the leader at the midpoint of the event and driving off to a sizeable lead over the field. Fick appeared in second with just five laps to go and tried furiously to chase down Hunter, but as the duo raced off of turn four to the checkered flag, Fick came up just a few feet short of his third-consecutive feature win, as Hunter was able to hold him off at the line in a thrilling fin-

ish.

Zach Manley took the point at the drop of the green in the Pure Stock feature and quickly drove away from the field as Adam Delfosse was picking his way through traffic into second. Steve Baker and Krysta Swearingen were also in the mix early as eighth-starting Dusty Brown was on the move as well. Manley was running all alone out front until he lost the handle and spun his No. 44x and brought out a caution, putting him to the tail and handing the lead to Delfosse.

Delfosse didn’t stay out front long though, as mechanical troubles sent him pit side just before the restart. For the remainder of the event Brown held the point and raced to his third win of the season with Baker second and a charging Manley from the tail coming home in third.

The Midwest Modifieds continue to put on wildly entertaining events night after night and this time was no exception. The flawlessly prepared Kopellah Speedway saw great three- and four-wide racing action as front row starter Josh Bazey took the lead at the start and jumped out to a five-car length lead over Bryce Johnson, Tim Swanson and eighth-starting Jason VandeKamp. Bazey looked good out front, while Johnson was trying to track

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD MEN’S SLOW-PITCH Standings

Team Overall Chell Well 7-1 Sundown 7-1 Century 21 7-1 Fur, Fins & Feathers 5-2 God Squad 5-3 Pour House 4-4 Grantsburg Sanitary 4-4 Lake Lena 2-6 Shooters Bar 2 1-5 Shooters Bar 1 1-6 Da Crew 0-7 Scores Wednesday, June 17 Sundown 17, Pour House 11 Lake Lena 12, Shooter’s Bar 2 0 Fur Fins & Feather’s 11, God Squad 10 Century 21 36, Da Crew 19 Grantsburg Sanitary 19, Shooter’s Bar 1 9 God Squad 15, Chell Well 10

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Standings Team Overall Chell Trucking 8-0 Coyland Creek 7-2 Maurer Construction 3-5 Clam Falls/Pheasant Inn 3-5

Smith Family Eye Care Bobbie’s World

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Scores Monday, June 22 Coyland Creek 21, Maurer Construction 10 Clam Falls/Pheasant Inn 22, Bobbie’s World 6 Chell Trucking 17, Smith Family Eye Care 12

FALUN CHURCH SOFTBALL

Standings Team Overall Falun Churches 5-0 Siren Assembly 4-1 Trade Lake Baptist 4-1 W. Sweden/Zion Lutheran 3-2 Siren Covenant/Bethany 3-3 Calvary Covenant 2-3 Trade River Free 2-3 Webster Baptist 2-3 Frederic Free 1-3 Faith Lutheran 0-5 Scores Thursday, June 18 Siren Assembly13, Webster Baptist 10 Trade Lake Baptist 7, Siren Covenant/Bethany 6 Friday, June 19 Siren Covenant Bethany 13, W. Sweden/Zion Lutheran 6 Calvary Covenant 13, Trade River Free 10 Falun Churches 5, Faith Lutheran 2

him down and Swanson was trying to hold off VandeKamp for third. A caution flew early as Bazey suffered mechanical troubles and ended his great run, while Johnson suffered a flat tire at the same time, sending him to the work area and handing the lead to Swanson. On the restart, Swanson held the point, but VandeKamp jumped to the cushion and rocketed to the lead off turn two. Once Vandy took the lead he drove off a bit, while Travis Swanson and Vince Corbin were trying to pressure Tim Swanson for second. VandeKamp raced away from the field to his remarkable sixth feature win in eight starts at Kopellah with Tim Swanson holding Travis Swanson at bay for third.

Jeff Heintz and Chanda Fjorden Nord quickly got to the front of the feature field in the Street Stock division and ran away from a good battle between Scott Walker and Sam Fankhauser for third. Heintz lead every lap en route to his third feature win of the season but not without pressure from Fjorden Nord. Chanda tried multiple times to steal the lead from Heintz, but on this night the No. 57 proved to be stronger and raced to the win by a car length. Fjorden Nord finished second with Walker edging Fankhauser at the finish for third.

Dale Gangl jumped to the lead at the start of the WISSOTA Super Stock feature and drove off from the field with Dan Gullikson close behind. Gangl basted around the cushion lap after lap with Gullikson in tow, while Andy Grymala and Doug Fisk were in a great side by side battle for third for much of the event.

What appeared to be a sure feature win for Gangl ended abruptly when he suffered mechanical troubles midrace, handing the lead to Gullikson. Gullikson then drove off quickly from the field to nab his second-consecutive feature win with Grymala edging by Fisk at the line for second.

Marc Johnson and Scott Kobs lead the field in WISSOTA Modifieds to the green, but third starting Steve Levasseur quickly bolted to the lead on the bottom and took off with fourth-starting Kevin Adams in tow. Levasseur was smooth and fast around the cushion with Adams putting heavy pressure on the back of the No. 99.

Adams tried with all his might to wrestle the lead away from Levasseur, but Levasseur was strong and up to the challenge and held off the furious challenges of Adams throughout the nonstop event for his first career feature win at Kopellah.

Adams ran a close second with Kobs third at the line.

Kopellah Speedway kicks back into action on Friday, June 26, with the return of

the UMSS Sprint Cars in addition to WISSOTA Modifieds, Super Stocks, Street Stocks, Midwest Modifieds, Pure Stocks and Hornets. The first green flag is set to fly at 7 p.m. For more information visit www.kopellahspeedway.net.

WISSOTA Modifieds Feature: Levasseur, Adams, Kobs, Scott Splittstoesser, Marc Hunter, Tim VanMeter. Heat 1: Adams, Levasseur, Splittstoesser, Johnson, Kobs, VanMeter.

WISSOTA Super Stocks Feature: Gullikson, Grymala, Fisk, Brian Lick, Marcus Berget, Don Talmage Jr., Jason Quarders, Mike Drydahl, Gangl. Heat 1: Gullikson, Gangl, Lick, Fisk, Grymala, Berget, Drydahl, Quarders, Talmage Jr. WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds Feature: VandeKamp, Tim Swanson, Travis Swanson, Johnson, Corbin, Mike Haseltine, Sampson Haseltine, Kyle Matuska, Ryan Johnson (22r) , Greg Arnt, Jeremy Penmann, Corey Fogleson, Ryan Johnson (96), Bazey, Ben Johnson. Heat 1: VandeKamp, Travis Swanson, Bryce Johnson, M. Haseltine, Fogleson, Arnt, R. Johnson (22r), Penmann. Heat 2: Tim Swanson, Bazey, Corbin, Matuska, Ben Johnson, S. Haseltine, R. Johnson (96).

WISSOTA Street Stocks Feature: Heintz, Fjorden Nord, Walker, Frankhauser, AJ Foat, Marcus Simonson, Jim Miller, Kim Korstad, Kyle Howland.

Heat 1: Heintz, Fankhauser, Fjorden Nord, Foat, Walker, Howland, Miller, Simsonson, Korstad.

Kopellah Pure Stocks Feature: Dusty Brown, Steve Baker, Manley, Nathan Fisk, David Leaf, Josh Bach, Steven Johnson, Mike Olson, Swearingen, Tyler English, Nathan Swanson, Chad Ogilvie, Delfosse, Jesse Lutgen.

Heat 1: Manley, Delfosse, Baker, Brown, Bach, Olson, English. Heat 2: Swearingen, Johnson, Lutgen, Ogilvie, Fisk, Leaf, Swanson.

Kopellah Hornets Feature: Hunter, Fick, Sutton, Tripp, Justin Rick, Ben Kaphing, Skipper, Bradwell, Jon Wigchers, Emmett Trudeau, Jacob Christensen, Daemioen Hart, James Miller, Doug Summer, Brandon Fischer, Jason Christianson, Jeff Pedersen. Heat 1: Tripp, Bradwell, Wigchers, Christianson, Kaphing, Summer, Fischer, Trudeau, Hart. Heat 2: Fick, Hunter, Skipper, Sutton, Pedersen, Christensen, Rick, Miller.

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Livin’ with bears

Seeing a bear is pretty exciting but not uncommon in the northwoods. Yet for some reason it took my wife about 25 years to see her first one in the wild. She Marty seems to have a much sharper eye for them Seeger these days and tends to see more than I do each year, but then The again, it’s hard to miss Bottom seeing a large black object in front of your Line car.

I can still remember when I caught my first glimpse of a bear in the wild. I was about 10 years old and Dad suggested that Mom and I should go out for a summer drive around the block to look for bear. He was joking at the time, but you can imagine our excitement when after a short drive we found ourselves marveling at the sight of a lump of black lumbering across the field. Since that time, it’s still a treat to see one but not nearly as exciting as it used to be. These days I can almost mark the month on the calendar when I’ll be seeing my first one of the season. From there it’s anyone’s guess, but the month of June tends to be the magic month. According to wildlife technician Gary Dunsmoor out of Spooner, there are about three main factors for seeing bears in June. It’s not only the breeding season for bears in June and into July, but sows are forcing yearling cubs to go out on their own.

“They’ve got to find their own niche in life and they’re wandering around a

lot,” Dunsmoor said, adding that yearlings are the ones most likely to get into trouble. Dunsmoor said food is also a big factor in seeing more bears.

In my three years here at the InterCounty Leader I’ve come to notice that at the start of June, photos of bears flood in from readers from both Polk and Burnett counties, and we hear stories almost daily on bear sightings. Those who share photos and tell their stories are as excited as I was when I saw my first one, and it’s fun to hear that they appreciate seeing them. Many of these sightings, however, involve bears very close to home or at the bird feeder. Bears love seeds and anything sweet, so it shouldn’t be surprising to see one at the feeder this time of year or passing along your yard.

It wasn’t surprising to hear of a pair of incidents near Grantsburg involving bears getting a certain kind of bird feeder stuck on their heads recently. According to public affairs Manager Jim Bishop and a DNR press release, two bear cubs in two separate instances, were found with heads stuck in the bird feeder, which could have been fatal without help from the DNR. One bear cub managed to get the feeder off with help from the sow, while the other cub and its mother had to be tranquilized in order to safely remove the feeder.

Conservation Warden Jesse Ashton says this year has been “average to high as far as complaints go.” He said he’s already responded to at least six different calls about bears parading through Amery. Many of the complaints involve bears passing through or at the bird feeder. He says the lack of wild foods this time of year such as berries, acorns and crops planted by farmers, send bears looking for an easy meal. For those types of complaints, Ashton typi-

The author’s first bear of the season came in early June late in the morning just north of Prairie Farm. Probably a large boar looking for a mate. – Photo by Marty Seeger cally offers the same advice, to simply sow with three young cubs, which canremove bird feeders, garbage cans or not survive without their mother, Ashdog food that might be outside the ton says. The case is in the process of home attracting bears. being forwarded to the district attor“That’s just one of the things we have ney’s office. to deal with living in the northwoods, is Ashton stressed that it is illegal to that we have bears,” Ashton said. “Most shoot a bear or shoot at it in order to of the people around here have got it scare it away, such as using a shotgun figured out.” loaded with bird shot.

He says when people encounter a bear “You can scare them off but you can’t problem they fix it by following simple shoot at them,” Ashton said; shooting at advice such as bringing in the bird feed- them can result in a hefty fine. But if you ers at night or setting garbage out on its or your neighbors have tried to keep scheduled pickup day. Still, others don’t bears away by taking feeders out and seem to understand. Ashton brought up problems still persist, Ashton says to call one instance currently being handled by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection another warden that involved a person Service at 800-228-1368. illegally shooting a sow. He says the per“Unless you and you’re neighbors put son allegedly had a bear in their shed you’re food away, APHIS probably and managed to chase it away but went won’t come, because it’s just attracting looking for it and eventually shot it out them to the area,” Ashton said. of a tree, killing it. It turned out to be a I guess that’s life living with bears.

Misinformation corrected on bass regulations in Polk County BALSAM LAKE – A recent news release highlighting where anglers can go to harvest bass has created confusion on Polk County lakes. The release informed anglers that a no-minimum-length limit was in effect for Balsam, Big Round, Big Butternut, Half Moon, Ward and Pipe

lakes in Polk County.

Below is a summary of the correct current bass regulations. The information can also be found in the state’s 2009-2010 Fishing Regulations pamphlet.

• Balsam and Big Round Lakes: There is no minimum-length limit for bass, but

only one bass less than 14 inches is allowed. Daily bag limit of 5 in total.

• Ward, Big Butternut and Half Moon lakes: No minimum-length limit for bass, daily bag limit of five in total.

• Pipe Lake: There is no minimumlength limit in place for bass, but bass be-

tween 14-18 inches may not be kept and only one over 18 inches is allowed.

Daily bag limit of three in total.

• Bass on all other Polk County waters have a 14-inch minimum-length limit with a daily bag limit of five in total. – from the DNR

GNO hosts pheasant shoot during Frederic Family Days

Great Northern Outdoors, along with Dennis O'Donnell, held their first-ever Frederic Family Days Archery Pheasant shoot. Archers (men, women and youth) from as far away as Superior came to try this tougher-than-it-looks event. Some tried shooting with compound bows, while others tried with their recurves.

Either way it was great fun and a big challenge. Future pheasant shoots are being planned. – Photos submitted

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Sixth-annual Neil McKenzie Youth Fishing Derby

Alex Barthman took two firsts at the youth fishing derby last Saturday with the largest crappie/rock bass and the largest sunfish in the age 13-16 category.

Nearly 90 kids participated in the sixth-annual Neil McKenzie Youth Fishing Derby held at Deer Lake on Saturday, June 20. Nearly 200 volunteers, guides, parents and kids worked together to make the annual event a success. Several trophies, door prizes and lures were given out to the kids, through donations from area businesses, associations and private parties. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Fish weren’t the only things caught last Saturday. This young boy caught a painted turtle off the dock at the lagoon on Deer Lake. The turtle was released without harm.

Colin Manninen enjoyed a perfect day on the water with his great-grandfather, Arnold McKenzie, along with guide Greg Bowman (not pictured).

McKenzie is a cousin of the late Neil McKenzie, to whom the fishing derby is dedicated.

St. Croix County Conservation Warden Paul Sickman took a young angler out fishing, and they brought back a bucketful of panfish to be weighed. The fish were released after the weigh-in.

Erickson honored for 20 years of hunter education

The lagoon on the far-eastern side of Deer Lake has been a perfect spot to hold the McKenzie youth fishing derby. It was also a great spot to sit and relax in the shade.

Sixth-annual Neil McKenzie Youth Fishing Derby Ages 2-6 Perch First place: Cullen Gatten Second place: Erik Vold Crappie, Rock Bass First place: Erik Vold Second place: Colin Truttmann Sunfish First place: Connor Eichelt Second place (tie): Teagan Truttmann, Colin Truttmann Bass First place: Colin Truttmann Second place: Skye Sanvig Ages 7-9 Perch First place: Sierra Fjorden Second place: Caden Edwards

Crappie, Rock Bass First place: Drew Niles Second place: Sierra Fjorden Sunfish First place: Jacob Hoffman Second place: Lauren Borst Bass First place: Drew Niles Second place: Alex Bergeron Ages 10-12 Perch First place: Anna Larsen Second place: Alex McNamara Crappie, Rock Bass First place: Colin Manninen Second place: Hunter Fjorden Sunfish First place: Bailey Hansen

Second place: Alexus McKenzie Bass First place: Hunter Fjorden Second place: Echo Sande Ages 13-16 Perch First place: Taylor Mallin Crappie, Rock Bass First place: Alex Barthman Sunfish First place: Alex Barthman Second place: Joshua Lee Bass First place: Savannah Sande Second place: Savannah Sande

Jon Erickson was presented with an award recently at the Luck Lions Hall in Luck from Conservation Warden Jesse Ashton. Erickson was honored for serving as a volunteer hunter safety instructor for 20 years. – Photo submitted

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TOWN OF LAFOLLETTE BURNETT COUNTY NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK

(June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, Vs. LUCAS R. SWAGER and HEATHER L. SWAGER, Defendants.

Case No. 08 CV 879 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on January 27, 2009, in the amount of $111,289.53, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin on: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot Four (4), Block Two (2), Except the South 15 feet thereof, Plat of Meadow Lane, Village of Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 111-00343-0000.

Street Address: 107 Meadow Lane, Centuria, WI 54824.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 2nd day of June, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1103029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

Notices (June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

SUSAN K. ROBERTS, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 155 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 14, 2009, in the amount of $167,591.04, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 28, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Plat of Lamperts Addition, City of Amery, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 669 Otis Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 201-01147-0000.

Dated this 5th day of June, 2009 /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (155576)

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(June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY SCHANON MORTGAGE, INC. 228 N. Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Plaintiff vs.

JOHN T. ARONSON and DEON M. ARONSON, his wife 1072 E. Neibel Lane Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 08 CV 74 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the above action on March 23, 2009, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction in the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, in the Village of Balsam Lake, State of Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 28, 10 a.m., the following described premises: Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 9, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wis. described as Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 3182 filed in Volume 14, page 204, as Document No. 602781.

TERMS: Cash; subject to all unpaid property taxes, special assessments, penalties and interest. Buyer to pay transfer fee and costs of sheriff’s sale.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by certified check.

BALANCE DUE: Within ten (10) days of confirmation of sale.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 963 Big Round Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on June 5, 2009.

Timothy Moore Polk County Sheriff Kenneth Wm. Jost Jost Law Office P.O. Box 54, Chetek, WI 54728 487947 WNAXLP

(June 17, 24, July 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN E. CLARK Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Heirship and Notice to Creditors Case No. 09 PR 39 A petition has been filed for administration of the estate and determination of heirship of the decedent, whose date of birth was October 10, 1921, and date of death was January 7, 2007.

The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of 115 2nd Avenue West, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. The petition be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room Br. 1, before Hon. Molly E. GaleWyrick, Court Official, on August 4, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. or when scheduled thereafter.

2. Heirship will be determined on the date set for hearing on the final account. You need not appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if no objection is made.

3. Creditor’s claims must be filed with the court on or before September 18, 2009.

4. Publication of this notice shall constitute notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

Please check with attorney/ petitioner below for exact time and date.

BY THE COURT: Molly E. GaleWyrick Circuit Court Judge June 12, 2009 George W. Benson Attorney at Law BENSON LAW OFFICE LLC P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215

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(June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN Owen B. Bergsrud, 83, May John Hickey, 64, June 2, Leslie W. Rodrigues, 82, CIRCUIT COURT 30, River Falls Frederic June 6, St. Croix Falls POLK COUNTY Vida E. Paulson, 93, May 30, Gloria L. Syring, 74, June 4, Hazel G. Herwick, 83, June Archie and Kathy Lessard Family Clayton Anderson Township 13, Centuria Limited Partnership, Anna M. Rand, 89, June 1, Skylar W. Francisco, 22, Plaintiff, Frederic June 5, Roseville, Minn. vs.

Thomas Owen McKenzie, And KLC Financial, Inc., David R. Hubbell, no date of birth given, Siren, failure to pay fines, Defendant.

June 17.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 09 CV 148 Case Code: 30404 (June 10, 17, 24) Foreclosure of Mortgage STATE OF WISCONSIN By virtue of and pursuant to a CIRCUIT COURT judgment of foreclosure entered 10-15 hours/week POLK COUNTY in the above-entitled action on Maple Grove Wild Rivers Habitat For the 15th day of May, 2009, I will IN THE MATTER OF THE Cemetery sell at public auction at the foyer ESTATE OF Humanity, Polk Co. area of the Polk County Justice William E. Hart Frederic, Wis. Chapter, Amery Office Center, 1005 West Main Street, Notice to Creditors Send letter of application Wed., July 1, 2009 Balsam Lake, Polk County, (Informal Administration) and resume to: 4:30 p.m.

Wisconsin, on the 25th day of Eric Kube/President Case No. 09 PR 37 August, 2009, at 10 a.m., all of Meeting Room P.O. Box 163 An application has been filed the following described mortat Frederic Village Amery, WI 54001 for informal administration of the gaged premises, to-wit.

Hall 489312 44L Fax: 715-268-4872 Part of the Southeast Quarter estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was April 22, 1946, of the Southwest Quarter (SE 1/ and date of death was Sep- 4 SW 1/4), Section 22, Township tember 8, 2006. The decedent 37 North, Range 17 West, lying died domiciled in Lee County, West of State Highway #35, right lane, except the West 8 State of Florida, with a post ofrods thereof. Town of West fice address of: 15 Nancy Lane, Sweden, Polk County, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931.

Wisconsin. Property Address: All interested persons have 3201 State Hwy. 35 North, waived notice.

Frederic, Wis. Creditors’ claims must be filed The open book for the Town of LaFollette will be Terms of the sale: Cash due with the probate registrar on or upon confirmation of sale. held for examination at the LaFollette Town Hall on before September 11, 2009.

Down payment: Ten Percent Saturday, July 11, 2009, from 8 to 10 a.m. The (10%) of amount bid by certified Jenell L. Anderson assessor will be available at that time to hear any check due at time of sale.

Probate Registrar and all taxpayers complaints.

Dated at Balsam Lake, June 3, 2009 Wisconsin, this 29th day of May, Linda Terrian, Clerk 489214 44L 34a Justin D. Bonestroo 2009.

Personal Representative/ Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Attorney (June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22) (June 17, 24, July 1) Polk County, Wisconsin 1809 Northwestern Avenue GRINDELL LAW OFFICES, S.C. STATE OF WISCONSIN STATE OF WISCONSIN Stillwater, MN 55082 John Grindell CIRCUIT COURT CIRCUIT COURT 651-439-2878 P.O. Box 585 POLK COUNTY POLK COUNTY (June 24, 2009) Frederic, WI 54837 THE RIVERBANK, Old Republic Insurance 715-327-5561 STATE OF WISCONSIN 487949 Plaintiff, Company Plaintiff’s Attorney WNAXLP CIRCUIT COURT Vs. 307 N. Michigan Avenue POLK COUNTY Chicago, IL 60601 BRENT M. NIEMAN, (June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22) Plaintiff, CITIFINANCIAL AUTO CORP. and NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE 7958 Chester Street vs.

JOLENE L. NIEMAN, Englewood, CO 54024 By virtue of and pursuant to a Lori J. Kyle and Plaintiff(s) Judgment of Foreclosure enWISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER 2405 Beede Lake Trail vs. tered in the auction of Charter St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 COMPANY, STEVE O. BURT Bank Eau Claire vs. Donald H. Defendant. 2047 Big Lake Court and Bottolfson, et al, Polk County KATHLEEN M. GIONIS, Case No. 09 CV 304 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Case No. 08CV673, I will sell at and PUBLICATION Defendant(s). public auction in the foyer area CAPITAL ONE BANK, SUMMONS of the Polk County Justice Small Claims Publication Defendants.

Center, 1005 West Main Street, Summons And Notice THE STATE OF WISCONSIN Case No. 08 CV 799 Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on To each person named above Case No. 09 SC 503 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE as a defendant: TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009, Publication Summons and AT 10 A.M. By virtue of and pursuant to a You are hereby notified that Notice of Filing Judgment of Foreclosure the plaintiff named above has the following described prementered in the above-entitled filed a lawsuit or other legal To the person(s) named above ises, located in Polk County, action on January 26, 2009, in action against you. The com- as defendant(s): Wisconsin: You are being sued by the perthe amount of $144,565.65, I will plaint, which is also served on Lot Six of Certified Survey son(s) named above as Plainsell the described premises at you, states the nature and basis Map No. 5283 recorded in tiff(s).

A copy of the claim has public auction at the Main Front of the legal action.

Volume 23 of Certified Surbeen sent to you at your adEntrance of the Polk County Within 20 days after June 17, dress as stated in the caption vey Maps, Page 190 as Justice Center, 1005 West Main 2009, you must respond with a Document No. 723208, beabove.

Street, in the Village of Balsam written answer, as that term is ing a division of Lot Four of The lawsuit will be heard in Lake, Polk County, Wis., on: used in chapter 802 of the the following Small Claims Certified Survey Map No. Wisconsin Statutes, to the com- Court: Polk County Courthouse, 3911 recorded in Volume 17 Tuesday, August 4, 2009, plaint. The court may reject or 715-485-9299, 1005 West Main of Certified Survey Maps, at 10 o’clock a.m. disregard an answer that does Street, Suite 300, Balsam Page 174 and a division of TERMS OF SALE: Lot Six of Certified Survey 1. 10% down in cash or not follow the requirements of Lake, WI 54810, on the followMap No. 4897 recorded in certified funds at the time of the statutes. The answer must ing date and time: July 13, Volume 22 of Certified Sursale; balance due within 10 be sent or delivered to the 2009, 1:30 p.m. vey Maps, Page 4, located in If you do not attend the heardays of confirmation of sale; court, whose address is: the Northeast Quarter of the Clerk of Circuit Court ing, the court may enter a judgfailure to pay balance due Northeast Quarter, Section Polk County Courthouse ment against you in favor of the will result in forfeiture of Twelve, Township Thirty1005 W. Main Street person(s) suing you.

A copy of deposit plaintiff.

Three North, Range SevenBalsam Lake, WI 54819 the claim has been sent to you 2. Sold “as is” and subject to teen West, Town of Lincoln, all legal liens and and to Steven L. Stolper, plain- at your address as stated in the Polk County, Wisconsin. tiff’s attorney, whose address is: caption above. A judgment may encumbrances. be enforced as provided by law.

T ogether with the 40 foot wide 740 N. Plankinton Ave. #336, 3. Buyer to pay applicable easement area for the beneWisconsin Real Estate Milwaukee, WI 53203. You may A judgment awarding money fit of Lot Six over and across have an attorney help or rep- may become a lien against any Transfer Tax. real estate you own now or in the north 40 feet of Lot SevDESCRIPTION: Lot One (1) of resent you. en of Certified Survey Map If you do not provide a proper the future, and may also be Certified Survey Map No. enforced by garnishment or seiNo. 5283, Volume 23, Page answer within 20 days, the 2300, Recorded in Volume zure of property.

190, Document No. 723208. court may grant judgment Eleven (11) of Certified Survey You may have the option to Property Address: 1083 120th Maps, page 7, Document No. against you for the award of answer without appearing in Street, Amery, Wis. 559128, located in the money or other legal action court on the court date by filing requested in the complaint, and Notice is further given that the Southeast Quarter of Northa written answer with the clerk east Quarter (SE1/4 of NE1/4), you may lose your right to of court before the court date. successful purchaser will be of Section Seven (7), Township object to anything that is or may You must send a copy of your responsible for the lien of real thirty-six (36) North of Range be incorrect in the complaint. A answer to the plaintiff(s) named estate taxes, for the municipal judgment may be enforced as Eighteen (18) West. above at their address. You may charges, if any, the Wisconsin provided by law. A judgment contact the clerk of court at the real estate transfer fee, and is PIN: 030-00166-0100. awarding money may become a telephone number above to responsible for obtaining posStreet Address: 2863 230th lien against any real estate you determine if there are other session of the property, which is Street, Cushing, Wis. 54006 own now or in the future, and methods to answer a Small sold “as is.”

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this may also be enforced by gar- Claims complaint in that county.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash with nishment or seizure of property.

2nd day of June 2009.

If you need help in this matter 10% to be paid at time of sale.

Dated this 5th day of June because of a disability, please Sheriff Timothy G. Moore Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff 2009.

Polk County, Wisconsin call 715-485-9299.

Polk County, Wisconsin Steven L. Stolper Michael C. Koehn, Attorney Steven J. Swanson James Flory Plaintiff’s Attorney 715-832-5074 No. 1003029 Wiley Law, S.C. 740 N. Plankinton Ave. June 9, 2009 Attorney at Law 21 S. Barstow Street Suite 336 #1006590 P.O. Box 609 P.O. Box 629 Milwaukee, WI 53203 131 South Barstow Street 105 South Washington Street Eau Claire, WI 54702-0629 414-270-0505 Suite 600 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Phone: 715-835-6171 State Bar No. 1016512 Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-483-3787 Fax 715-835-4222

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JUNE 24, 2009 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 27

DOAR, DRILL & SKOW, S.C. Signed: Michael J. Brose Attorneys for Plaintiff State Bar No.: 1000827 103 North Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 715-246-2211

For New Aveda Salon Opening In Grantsburg Send resume to: P.O. Box 657 Grantsburg, WI 54840 489372 44-45L

(May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

ANDREW J. YOUNGMAN and TANYA L. YOUNGMAN, husband and wife; and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants; and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-764 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 12, 2008, in the amount of $219,092.39, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 30, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The East half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section Four (4), Township Thirty-Six (36) North, Range Eighteen (18) West; and that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of NW 1/4), Section Three (3), Township Thirty-Six (36) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of Laketown, described as follows: Commencing 37 rods North from the Southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter, Section 3, running North on the Section line between Sections 3 and 4, 34 rods; thence S30 deg. E. 9 rods; thence S. 3 deg. W., 26 rods to point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2107 295th Ave., Town of Laketown.

TAX KEY NO.: 030-00080-1000 and 030-00055-0000.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

HELP WANTED

An Established Road Maintenance Firm Is Seeking A Motivated And Detail-Oriented Individual Interested In Part-Time Administrative Assistant Position At Their Frederic/ Lewis Location

Strong computer and phone skills are a must. Please send resume to: Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, L.L.C., P.O. Box 95, Plover, WI 54467 or send via e-mail to: employment@fahrnerasphalt.com or apply in person at 3468 115th Street, Frederic, Wis. An Equal Opportunity Employer 489119 44L 34a

(June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM F. BOKENYI and SHERRI D. BOKENYI, husband and wife; and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-608 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 17, 2008, in the amount of $199,967.55, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 4, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 32 of First Addition to Montriol Estates.

Said land being in the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 684 S. Moody Road, St. Croix Falls.

TAX KEY NO.: 281-1341-0000.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

(June 24, July 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company Plaintiff, vs.

LINDA A. BAKER 2383 250TH AVE. CUSHING, WI 54006 Defendant(s).

PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 09 CV 388 Case Code: 30301 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to the said defendant(s) : You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit against you. The Complaint, which is attached hereto, stated the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days of June 23, 2009, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: P.O. Box 549, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810-0549 and the Legal Department of Resurgence Financial, LLC, whose address is 6980 N. Port Washington Rd., Suite 204, Milwaukee, WI 53217. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer to the Complaint or provide a written demand for said Complaint within forty (40) days, the Court may grant a judgment against you for the award money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: June 15, 2009.

RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC

By One of Plaintiff’s Staff Attorneys Robert I. Dorf State Bar No. 1027887 RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC Legal Department 6980 N. Port Washington Rd. Suite 204 Milwaukee, WI 53217 877-694-7500 WI007164

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(June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

THOR L. JEPSEN, and CHRISTINE M. JEPSEN, and HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORP III, and CAPITAL ONE BANK, Defendants.

Case No. 08 CV 547 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on October 3, 2008, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on: Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SE1/4 of SW1/4), Section 8, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Block “D,” First Addition to the Village of Milltown; thence N 00 degrees 14 minutes East, 8.0 feet on the West line of said SE1/4 of SW1/4; thence South 89 degrees 44 minutes East 367 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes East 32 feet which is the point of beginning; then N 00 degrees 14 minutes East, 114 feet; thence South 89 degrees 44 minutes East, 102 feet; thence South 31 degrees 50 minutes East to a point directly East of the point of beginning; thence West to the point of beginning.

PIN: 151-00244-0000.

Street Address: 212 First Avenue East, Milltown, WI 54858.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWNPAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 14th day of May, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson / #1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 489209 WNAXLP

(June 17, 24, July 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT ST. CROIX COUNTY LORI A. ZILLGES 1442 Co. Rd. K, #14 New Richmond, WI 54017, Plaintiff vs.

MEGAN M. LENZ 1211 U.S. Hwy. 8 Amery, WI 54001, and ALLIED PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY c/o CT Corporation System, Registered Agent 8040 Excelsior Drive, Suite 200 Madison, WI 53717 Defendants.

File No. 09 CV 543 SUMMONS Case Code: 30101 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as a Defendant or Subrogated Defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 45 days of receiving this summons, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is Clerk of Circuit Court, St. Croix County, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016, and to Michael J. Brose, plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is Doar, Drill & Skow, S.C., 103 North Knowles Avenue, New Richmond, WI 54017.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 45 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: April 21, 2009.

(June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC a Delaware Limited Liability company, Plaintiff, Vs. GARY W. ZEIDLER and PENNY -JO T. ZEIDLER, husband and wife, JOHN and/or JANE DOE unknown tenants; and KEVIN L. JONES and ANDREA G. JONES husband and wife Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-694 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 Code No. 31003 REPLEVIN NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 16, 2009, in the amount of $206,746.72, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 21, 2009, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation for sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 30, Township 36 North, Range 18 West, Town of Laketown, Polk County, Wisconsin, Described As Follows: ComMencing 15 Rods 12-1/2 Feet East Of The Southwest Corner Of Said Section 30, Township 36 North, Range 18 West, Thence Running North 171 Feet, Thence East 130 Feet, Thence South 171 Feet, Thence West 130 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. (PARCEL No. 030-00728-000).

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2391 250th Ave., Town of Laketown.

TAX KEY NO.: 030-00728-0000 Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. O’DESS & ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Ave. Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

FULL-TIME MANAGING COSMETOLOGIST WANTED

Application for Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages.

To the town board of the Town of Blaine, Burnett County, Wis., the undersigned: Hillside Inn Dennis & Christine Lennartson, Owners 33595 Highway 35 Danbury, WI 54830 Hereby applies for Class B Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor License from July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010.

Dated: June 18, 2009 Town of Blaine Dori Willett, Clerk 489109 44L WNAXLP

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Case No. 09-PR-42 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was May 2, 1914, and date of death was June 5, 2009. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of 3245 90th St., Frederic, WI 54837.

All interested parties have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before September 30, 2009.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar June 18, 2009 Todd H. Anderson Attorney at Law P.O. Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5365

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE

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Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration)

Notices/Employment

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SIDNEY B. TEIGEN

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(June 24, July 1, 8, 2009) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

(June 17, 24, July 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALAN O. RISVOLD Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 09 PR 41 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was November 13, 1924, and date of death was May 12, 2009. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 3386 140th Street, Frederic, WI 54837. All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before September 18, 2009.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar June 10, 2009 Joseph D. Boles, Attorney 219 North Main St. P.O. Box 138 River Falls, WI 54022 715-425-7281

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Marvel M. Fossum, Daniels Township, June 14.

(June 24, July 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Carolyn R. Maack Deceased Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 09 PR 43 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was Feb. 22, 1941, and date of death was May 15, 2009. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 1532 270th Ave., Luck, WI 54853. All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before September 30, 2009.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar June 19, 2009 Elsa A. Thompson 1600 Merrill St. St. Paul, MN 55108 489310 651-489-7566 WNAXLP

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Burnett Co. deaths

COACHING OPPORTUNITY

The Frederic School District is accepting applications for the following coaching position:

Head Girls Volleyball Coach Send letter of application, resume and credentials to: Jeff Carley, Athletic Director, Frederic School District, 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 54837, Telephone 715-3274223. Deadline for applications is June 30, 2009.

The Frederic School District is an Equal Opportunity 488795 43-44L 33-34a Employer.

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Burnett County criminal court Gary J. Dorsey, 47, Grantsburg, OWI, $677.00, license revoked six months, alcohol assessment.

Mark L. Ostertag, 27, Bayport, Minn., water skipping, $123.00.

Gerald W. Harth, 81, Hinckley, Minn., issue worthless check, $309.00.

Kristal R. Gorman, 26, Siren, battery, $209.00.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING VARIANCE VILLAGE OF WEBSTER TAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE VILLAGE OFFICE, 7505 MAIN STREET, WEBSTER, WISCONSIN, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2009, AT 6 P.M. For the purpose of the consideration of a zoning variance for Stefan Benson dba Northbound Business Ventures, for his business located at 7435 Main Street West, Webster, Wisconsin, Parcel #191 3300 02 800. The property is zoned C-1, General Commercial Business District. The request is to build a 20x36 addition to be 13’6” from north side of alley.

The zoning code allows for 25’ from the alley. The Board will hear all interested persons, or their agents or attorneys, and thereafter will make a decision on the request.

For additional information, please contact: Patrice Bjorklund, Village Clerk, 7505 Main Street West, Webster, WI 54893.

Phone: 715-866-4211.

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FALLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

HELP WANTED The Siren School District has opened a search for a

Wisconsin DPI licensed teacher qualified to teach Native American Culture and Language. This is a temporary 2 - 3-week summer program that will be held in July. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume to: Scott Johnson, District Administrator, School District of Siren, 24022 4th Ave., Siren, WI 54872. This position will be filled as soon as possible.

489447 44L NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF SIREN, WISCONSIN

To whom it may concern: Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Village of Siren, Wisconsin, that a public hearing will be held before the Plan Commission at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at the Village Hall, 24049 First Avenue, Village of Siren, Wisconsin, relative to an application for a Conditional Use Permit per the terms of the Village of Siren Land Use Ordinance as follows: To allow operation of a beauty shop as a home occupation at 23950 First Avenue (PID 07-181-2-38-16-17-5 15-603019000) in an R-1 Single Family Residence District.

All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing and be heard. Information on the proposal is available at the Village Office at 24049 First Avenue, Siren.

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CITY OF TAYLORS FALLS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT? JOB POSTING

The Falls Chamber (St. Croix Falls & Taylors Falls) is seeking a dynamic, Check community-minded out open professional postions attowww.scrmc.org. coordinate and manage membership activities and spePublic Works Superintendent. The City of Taylors Falls is accepting appliClick “Employment.” cial events. Successful candidate will on have excellent cations for a full-time Public Works Superintendent. Applicant must have public time management & communication skills witheducation, expe- experience If you have the necessary and and supervisory or work director experience. This position works experience rience in two or more of the following Marketing, skills,areas: we’d love to meet you!answers directly to the City Council and requires a hands-on individual reponsible for performing the daily operation of the Public Works Department, including water public relations, tourism, customer retailonline man- and send Completeservice, application to: & wastewater facilities, street, park, storm sewer, building and vehicle mainagement, economic development, database managehuman.resources@scrmc.org tenance. Applicant must have experience and a working knowledge of heavy equipment, grant writing or board relations. Chamber of com715-483-0508 ment, budgeting, safety, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. merce background preferred. 25 - 30 Fax: hours per week Must possess a valid Minnesota class B driver’s license with air brakes and a Class Online: www.scrmc.org with competitive pay based on experience.

Send cover C or DWI water and wastewater operator’s certificate. Salary will be DOQ. Mail: SCRMC, 235 State Street, St. Croix Falls, 54024 letter and resume with three references by 6/26/09 to: Application packet is available at City Hall by contacting Jo Everson, ClerkAn Equal Opportunity EmployerTreasurer at 651-465-5133, ext. 21, by e-mail at: tfclerk@frontiernet.net, or can be ATTN: Executive Committee P.O. Box 178, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

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VILLAGE OF FREDERIC MAY 11, 2009 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS The Organizational Meeting of the Village Board was held on May 11, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., at the Village Hall. President Knuf called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. Present: Brad Harlander, Kerry Brendel, Maria Ammend, John Boyer and William Johnson. Jamie Worthington recorded as absent.

Committee Appointments: Johnson made the motion to approve the Committee Appointments as presented, seconded

by Boyer. All in favor and motion carried.

Annual Designations: Motion by Brendel to approve annual designees, seconded by Johnson. All in favor and motion carried.

Depository Bremer Bank/U.S. Bank Attorney Grindell/Laux Building Insp.

Dennis Quinn Rural Fire Assoc.

Jeff Carley Library Board Ralph Pelle Ambulance Assoc.

Roxanne White Chamber William Johnson IV Weed Commissioner Ken Hackett Adjourn: Motion by Ammend, seconded by Harlander to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, June 29, 2009, 6 p.m.

Boardroom

Agenda: 1. Call to order and seek approval of the agenda Robert Clifton.

2. Consideration of previous minutes- LeRoy Buck.

3. Presentation of vouchers - Amy Dueholm.

4. Treasurer’s report - Amy Dueholm.

5. Recognition of guests or delegates.

A. Sherry Timmermann: New Paradigm Partners.

B. Board consideration to become members of New Paradigm Partners.

C. Pam Stratmoen: RiverBank Insurance.

6. Administrative Reports.

A. Mr. Palmer 7. New Business A. Approve 66:30 Shared Service agreement with Frederic for Director of Special Ed. B. Consideration to accept RiverBank quote for District insurance.

C. Action to withdraw from Local Government Property Insurance Fund.

D. Renew membership in Wis. Assoc. of School Boards.

E. Action to withdraw from 66:30 agreement with Frederic for sharing of Ag teacher and retain as full-time teacher in Luck.

F. Recommendation for Bus Driver route position.

G. Any other business that may properly come before the board.

8. Motion to adjourn to executive session per WI Stat.

19.85(1) to finalize contract with Elementary Principal and discuss contract language in the teacher Master Contract.

9. Motion to adjourn.

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obtained on the City’s Web site www.ci.taylors-falls.mn.us, or by writing to 637 First Street, Taylors Falls MN. 55084-1144.

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The City of Taylors Falls is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age pursuant to MS 363.03 & 181.67. The City is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C.A. 12105 et seq., please call (651) 465-5133 if any reasonable accommodations need to be made. The City will be providing Veterans Preferences points MS 197.455 & 43A.11.

ECONOMIC TIMES ARE TOUGH Need Extra Income?

St. Croix Regional Medical Center has several casual or part-time employment opportunities to help you supplement your income. Prospects include: Dietary Aide Physical Therapist Medical Technologist Occupational Therapist Medical Laboratory Technician Registered Nurse Learn the details and download application at www.scrmc.org; click on Employment.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center 715-483-0286 • Fax: 715-483-0508 an equal opportunity employer

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals will be received by the Owner, The Polk County Housing Authority, in the Shoreview Apartments Community Room at 108 Old Courthouse Drive, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810 (located behind the County Museum), until 9 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 2009, at which time they will be opened and publicly read.

If proposal is mailed or faxed, they must be received at the Housing Authority Office, 403 Second Avenue, Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, by Wednesday, July 15, 2009, before 3 p.m.

The project consists of roof and fascia replacement at three separate facilities. All materials except nails, will be purchased by the Owner. A material list from the lumberyard(s) will be available for contractor’s use.

Contractor is to submit one, two or three individual proposals for the three (3) individual project sites. Contractor may submit a combined proposal for all three sites. An estimated start and completion date must be included with each proposal.

Contractor may be asked to submit, to the Owner, a Qualification Statement (AIA A305), list of references and previous experience listing.

Contractor may not withdraw their proposal within 30 days of date of submittal.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities and to accept the proposal most advantageous to the Owner. The Owner will have the right to accept proposal breakdowns in any order or combination.

Drawings may be obtained from the Designer or Owner after June 23, 2009. Contractors are encouraged to visit the site(s) to determine existing conditions. Contact Eloise Heathfield at 715294-4243 to set up an appointment.

Owner Polk County Housing Authority 403 2nd Avenue East Osceola, WI 54020

Designer SJS Design 2938 19-3/4 Street Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-296-7840

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FALLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

HAVE FUN WITH KIDS!

Work part time teaching play & imitation skills to a young child with autism in his home! We have openings in: Luck.

• $9.00+/Hour • PAID TRAVEL TIME • High School Diploma Required

WISCONSIN EARLY AUTISM PROJECT 715-832-2233

www.wiautism.com

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TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING July 8, 2009 The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. At that time the applicant will inform the Commission of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 6 P.M. WHEN THE COMMISSION CONVENES AT THE TOWN HALL.) Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

Ebullient Inc. requests a SPECIAL EXCEPTION for transient lodging in the Residential District. The property address is 1895 Peer Rd., St. Croix Falls, Wis. The property is located in Section 25; the parcel number is 044-00648-0000.

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TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS IS REQUESTING BIDS FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, is accepting bids for replacement of two 36” culverts along River Road. Sufficient erosion control measures required as specified by State, County and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

For specific details of the above project, contact Steve Jacobs, Pubic Works, or Janet Krueger, Town Clerk, Town of St. Croix Falls, at 715-483-1851.

Bids to be considered must be received by the town at 1305 200th Street prior to Noon on Tues., July 14, 2009. Bids will be opened on Wed., July 15, 2009, at the monthly Town Board meeting commencing at 6 p.m. The Town Board reserves the right to accept or reject any, any part of, and/or all bids and to waive irregularities and information therein and further reserves the right to award the contract in the best interest of the Town of St. Croix Falls. www.stcroixfalls.org 489371 44-45L WNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold public hearing(s) on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 9:30 a.m., in the Government Center (1st Floor, County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Committee will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., immediately recess to view sites and will reconvene at 9:30 a.m. at the government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: KIRKHAM B. WOOD requests a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House. This is a continuation from the May 20, 2009, hearing. Property affected is: 2161 E. Pipe Lake Ln., Lot 7, CSM #1914, Vol. 9/Pg. 61, Pt. of Gov’t. Lot 3, Sec. 15/T35N/R15W, Town of Johnstown, Pipe Lake - class 1.

CURTIS HOFFMAN requests a Special Exception from Article 8D1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Transient Lodge. Property affected is: 2298-A 120th St., Lot 5, CSM #2151, Vol. 10/Pg. 74, Pt. of Govt.

Lot 1, Sec. 7/T35N/R16W, Town of Georgetown, Bone Lake class 1.

BART & KATY ANDERSON request a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House. Property affected is: 2246 24th St., Lot 7, CSM #957, Vol. 4/Pg. 204, Pt. of Govt. Lot 3+4, Sec. 10/T35N/R15W, Town of Johnstown, Pipe Lake - class 1.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF WEBSTER WEBSTER VILLAGE HALL 7505 Main Street West • Webster, WI 54893 Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - 5:30 p.m.

The Village of Webster will conduct a public hearing regarding its proposed application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The public is invited to attend to learn about the CDBG program, to help identify additional local housing and community development needs and to comment on the activities proposed to be included in the CDBG application.

The agenda for the public hearing is: 1. Identification of total potential funds.

2. Eligible CDBG activities a. Economic Development b. Public Facilities c. Housing d. Public Facilities for Economic Development e. Blight Elimination & Brownfield Remediation 3. Presentation of identified housing and community development needs.

4. Identification of housing and community development needs by public.

5. Presentation of activities proposed for CDBG application, including potential residential displacement.

6. Citizen input regarding proposed and other CDBG activities.

Residents of the Village of Webster are encouraged to attend, especially residents with low to moderate incomes. 488889 44-45L WNAXLP The meeting room is handicapped accessible.

Persons needing additional accessibility accommodations should contact Patty Bjorklund, Village Clerk, at 715-866-4211.

Burnett County civil court Capital One Bank vs. Kevin A. Berry, Grantsburg, $2,737.11.

Palisades Collection LLC vs. Kelly M. Moritz, Grantsburg, $1,441.03.

Midland Funding LLC vs.

James P. Heilman Jr., Spooner, $1,536.47.

Midland Funding LLC vs.

Dwain T. Kuhn Jr., Grantsburg, $2,994.88.

Arrow Financial Services LLC vs. Russell D. Messer, Danbury, $3,538.15.

RMB Funding Inc. vs.

Robert Barnes, Siren, $1,812.32.

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Notices

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CLEAR LAKE STREET OVERLAY PROJECT SIREN, WISCONSIN

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SIREN RECOMMENDED BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR 2008 - 2009 June 30, 2009

HEAD BOYS HOCKEY COACH Job Description The Webster Boys Hockey Co-op is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Head Boys Hockey Coach. The position will begin for the 20092010 hockey season. The Webster WIAA Hockey Co-op is an established program in its fifth season, and just renewed its two-year WIAA co-op application in April. The co-op consists of players from Webster, Siren, Frederic, Luck and Grantsburg. We just joined the newly formed Two-Rivers Hockey Conference which consists of Minneapolis East, Minneapolis West, Moose Lake, Mora, North Branch, Pine City, Meadow Creek and the Webster Co-op. The Grantsburg Hockey Association and Burnett Youth Hockey Associations support and fully fund the program. The co-op has two hockey facilities located in Siren and Grantsburg.

Qualifications The Webster Co-op is seeking highly motivated candidates who possess excellent communication skills, discipline, organization and can successfully teach hockey to adolescent players.

Requirements Successful hockey coaching experience is preferred.

How to Apply Please send an application portfolio consisting of: 1) letter of application; 2) resume, 3) letters of recommendations, 4) references to: Tim Widiker Athletic Director, Webster High School, P.O. Box 9, Webster, WI 54893. The application deadline is Friday, July 10. Screening of applications will take place the week of July 13 and interviews will take place the week of July 20.

Web Site http://www.webster.k12.wi.us 489311 44-45L

DOCUMENT 00 11 14 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Flooring Replacement Golden Age Manor

Bid Opening: July 21, 2009, 10 a.m. (CST) Location: Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza East Conference Room Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Sealed bids for the project designated above will be received for and on behalf of Polk County and Golden Age Manor, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, at the location listed above, on or before the above-mentioned time and date, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Work of this contract consists of removal of the majority of the existing carpet and installation of new carpeting. Other work includes installation of new vinyl composition tile.

A lump sum price will be requested for flooring work.

Bids shall be on the forms provided for that purpose and according to the Contract Documents prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. dated June 23, 2009.

The Bidding Documents may be seen at the issuing office of Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. located at: 421 Frenett Drive, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729-3374 (715-720-6200) or at the Polk County Government Center, Parks & Buildings Suite #10.

Each bid shall be accompanied by the Bidder’s Bond or Certified Check in the amount equal to at least 10 percent of the amount of the total bid, which shall be forfeited to the Owner in the event the successful bidder fails to enter into a Contract.

Bids shall be directed to the Owner securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper BID FOR FLOORING REPLACEMENT. Each bidder must attend a prebid meeting at the Golden Age Manor on July 9, 2009, at 2 p.m. to tour the facility and become acquainted with the various renovation work items.

Bidders who do not attend the prebid meeting will not have their bids accepted and they will be returned unopened.

The Owner reserves the right to retain the deposits of the three (3) lowest bidders for a period not to exceed 30 days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after the date and time set for the opening of bids.

Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from SEH located at 421 Frenette Drive, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729-3374 (715-720-6200) for a fee of $30.00 or from the Polk County Web site: http://www.co.polk.wi.us/RFP/data-rfp/ news.asp?optmember=38.

Bidders may be requested to submit “Contractor’s Qualification Statement.”

Bidders will be required to provide performance and payment bonds of 100 percent of bid amount.

This work shall be subject to the minimum wages and labor standards in accordance with Wisconsin state law.

Bids may be submitted to: Ms. Tonya Weinert Finance Director/County Auditor 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 220 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Bids are due by July 21, 2009, at 10 a.m.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids or accept that bid which is more advantageous to Polk County.

Ms. Tonya Weinert Finance Director/County Auditor 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 220 489163 44-45L 34-35a,d Balsam Lake, WI 54810

BUDGET TRANSFERS 2008 - 2009 EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Instruction 110 000 Undifferentiated Curriculum 120 000 Regular Curriculum

(10,000.00) 50,000.00

130 000 Vocational Curriculum (Business/Fam Cons/ Tech Ed) 140 000 Physical Curriculum

5,000.00

160 000 Co-Curricular Activities

6,000.00

170 000 Other Special Needs (Gifts and Talented) Subtotal Instruction

51,000.00

Support Sources 210 000 Pupil Services 220 000 Instructional Staff Services 230 000 General Administration 240 000 School Building Administration 250 000 Business Administration (Operations/ Maintenance) 260 000 Central Services 270 000 Insurance & Judgments 280 000 Debt Services 290 000 Other Support Services (Retirement Benefits) Subtotal Support Sources

7,000.00 (10,000.00) (10,000.00)

(60,000.00) 20,000.00 (30,000.00) (19,000.00) (102,000.00)

Nonprogram Transactions 410 000 Inter-fund Transfers 430 000 Instructional Service payments 490 000 Other Nonprogram Transactions Subtotal Nonprogram Transactions TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND (FUND 27) 100 000 Instruction 200 000 Support Services 400 000 Nonprogram Transactions TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

The Village of Siren will receive sealed bids at the Village Hall, located at 24049 First Avenue, P.O. Box 23, Siren, Wisconsin, 54872, for the construction of Clear Lake Street Overlay Project until 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

The major work for which bids are asked includes the following (quantities are approximate): 170 Tons of Asphalt Paving.

The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be examined at the office of the Village of Siren. Plan holders list will be available at the Village Office.

Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of the Village of Siren, 24049 First Avenue, Siren, WI 54872.

No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within 15 days after the award of the contract. The certified check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated damages.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

This project is a Wisconsin Local Roads Improvement Project (LRIP).

OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.

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30,000.00

30,000.00 (21,000.00)

21,000.00

21,000.00

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NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW TOWN OF LAFOLLETTE BURNETT COUNTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Town of LaFollette of Burnett County shall hold its first meeting on the 11th day of July, 2009, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the LaFollette Town Hall.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the board of review and procedural requirements if appearing before the board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact or provide information to a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of the assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for the failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection that the person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board of Review the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate value of the land and of it the improvements that are subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method of valuation; unless the person supplies the Assessor all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the Assessor’s manual under Sec. 73-03(2a) of WI Statutes, that the Assessor request. The Town of LaFollette has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expense that is provided to the assessor under the paragraph which provides exceptions to persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Sec. 19.35 (1), WI Statutes.

The board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone.

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VILLAGE OF FREDERIC - MAY 11, 2009 REGULAR BOARD PROCEEDINGS The regular meeting of the Village Board was held on May 11, 2009, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. President Knuf called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Present: Brad Harlander, Kerry Brendel, Maria Ammend, John Boyer and William Johnson.

Jamie Worthington recorded as absent.

Minutes: Motion by Johnson and seconded by Amend to approve the minutes for April 9 and May 5, 2009.

Treasurer’s Report: Brendel made the motion to approve the April Treasurer’s report as presented, seconded by Harlander and motion carried.

Frederic Clinic Fundraising Project: Ms. Ryan was present to discuss the 43rd-annual salad luncheon to be held on June 12. Ms. Ryan is asking the Board to consider a donation of $500. Donations will be used to purchase two new pieces of equipment for the Medical Center.

Country Comfort - Certified Surveyor’s Map: Motion by Brendel and seconded by Johnson. All members voted yes and motion carried.

Resolution - Revolving Loan Fund - West Central Regional Planning: Motion by Harlander to adopt resolution to transfer the CDBG Business loans to WCRP to manage the fund.

Seconded by Boyer, all in favor and motion carried.

Swimming Pool - Joint Ownership: Maria Ammend representing Friends of the Pool came before the Board to ask for support regarding ownership of the pool stating that the “Friends” group cannot continue their efforts to raise money without assigning ownership to the facility. The possibility of the School and the Village accepting joint responsibility was discussed. Harlander made the motion to support the concept of joint ownership as discussed. Seconded by Johnson, all in favor and motion carried.

WWTP Update: Dave Wondra updated members regarding the problems at the treatment plant and funding available.

Wondra stated that it will be a two- or three-phase project and will be working with Rural Development on options available for funding the project.

Family Days Permits & Licenses: June 19-21, 2009: Motion by Johnson to approve the following Family Days permits, seconded by Brendel and motion carried.

- Fireworks permit - Coon Lake Park 6/19/09 - Parade/Kiddie Parade route - street closures and detouring of traffic 6/21/09 - Street Dance - street closure & location (Oak St. W. between Wis. Ave. & Traffic) 6/20/09 - Street Dance - exempt from Open Container Ord. 6/20/09 - Coon Lake Park - exempt from Open Container Ord. 6/19-6/21/09 Committee and Department Head Reports: Public Works - Ken Hackett reminded members that it is Spring Cleanup Week. An aerator line was pulled into shore; will have the fountain hooked up in the next couple of days; and have not burned around the lake because of the dry weather.

Park Board - William Johnson IV - Park Board met with DNR forester regarding property on east side of lake.

Recommend dealing with buckthorn first and are taking bids. Members discussed ordinances concerning fires on the east side of lake; designating property as school or community forest. Will discuss benefits of community forest at next meeting.

Library - Chris Byerly encouraged everyone to stop by the Library to observe the new paint colors. Summer Reading Program information has been published in the paper and has met with Officer Jessie regarding a bike rodeo. Library will be celebrating their 5-year anniversary the first week of June.

Law Enforcement - RJ Severude reported 94 incidents on the combined summary for April. The 3rd-annual cop outing will be held on the 18th and is preparing for the Family Days & Watercross weekends.

Village Administrator - Dave Wondra stated that the sale of the old sewer plant and old Early property has been turned over to Grindell along with the Annexation of the old White property and legalities of annexing islands located in the Village. Dave met with Bremer Bank, Dept. of Commerce and Division 8 for a business presentation and type of financing available. Planning Commission Public Hearing will be June 1 on the rezoning of the old Rust property changing zoning from PUD to B1. Plan Commission recommended expanding new TIFD #3 to cover that block.

Adjourn: Motion by Johnson, seconded by Brendel to adjourn.

Meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

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Regular Meeting - Mon., May 18, 2009

The President, Mr. Nelson, called the regular meeting of the Frederic School District Board of Education to order at 6:30 p.m. on Mon., May 1 8, 2009, in the 7 - 12 School, Room 107.

Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Engen, Mrs. Matz, Mr. Nelson and Mr. Taylor.

Administration present: Mr. Draxler and Mr. Tischer. Mrs. Steen arrived at 7:20 p.m.

Motion Amundson/Matz that this meeting was properly noticed. Motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Westigard (Inter-County Leader), and Mrs. Ammend were also present.

Motion Matz/Taylor to approve the 4-20-09 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Matz/Taylor to approve the 4-27-09 special meeting minutes. Motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Nelson provided a summary of the 4-20-09 closed session minutes.

Motion Taylor/Engen to approve the 3-16-09 closed session minutes. Motion carried 5-0.

The invoices for April 2009 were presented as follows: Regular invoices (#7386-7450 & 37779-37833)........$290,100.49 Payroll account..........................................................$185,265.67 Motion Amundson/Matz to authorize and confirm the money payments of the invoices presented. Motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Engen presented receipts for April 2009, totaling $117,286.62.

Mr. Tischer reviewed the 2008-2009 budget.

The administration presented building and district reports.

Reports were submitted and presented by food service, buildings and grounds, and Community Education.

Motion Amundson/Matz to approve a cooperative pool agreement with the village with ownership stipulation to be worked out with the Village. Motion carried 4-1. Note Mr. Taylor voted no.

Motion Matz/Amundson to approve the 2009-10 fall and winter coaching contracts. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Matz/Engen to accept the resignation of Stacie Lemieux, head volleyball coach, with gratitude for her years of service. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Amundson/Matz to approve WIAA membership renewals for junior and senior high athletic programs. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Engen/Matz to approve the CESA 11 Shared Services addendum for AARA Title I. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Amundson/Engen to approve a contract with CESA 5 for data processing support services. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Matz/Engen to approve the purchase of a HP server.

Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Amundson/Matz to approve an estimated expenditure of $9.725 to Anderson Construction for the finishing of the press box. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Matz/Taylor to approve the installation of a handicap automatic door opener at the 7-12 school. Motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Taylor left the meeting at 8:50 p.m.

Motion Matz/Engen to approve reduction in aide hours as follows: Two 7-hour aide positions One 4-hour aide position.

Motion carried 4-0.

Motion Matz/Engen to approve summer school contracts as presented. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion to approve an agreement with Student Assurance Services for 2009-2010 student insurance. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion Matz/Engen to approve a 66.30 agreement with Grantsburg Schools and Insight School of Wisconsin. Motion carried 40.

Mr. Nelson announced to members of the Board that they should consider adjourning to closed session for the purpose of staffing and negotiations. Mr. Nelson informed the Board that the closed session would be proper and is authorized by s. 19.85 (1)(c)(i) of the WI Statutes.

Motion Amundson/Engen to adjourn to closed session. Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the motion carried 4-0. Time: 9:16 p.m.

The regular meeting reconvened at 10:30 p.m.

Motion Engen/Matz to approve a contract with Jeannine Erickson, part-time special education aide. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion Matz/Engen to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0.

Time: 10:31 p.m.

Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

FREDERIC BOARD OF EDUCATION Special Meeting - Wed., June 3, 2009

The President, Mr. Nelson, called a special meeting of the Frederic School District Board of Education to order at 6:30 p.m. on Wed., June 3, 2009, in the Frederic 7 - 12 School, Room 107.

Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Engen, Mrs. Matz, Mr. Nelson and Mr. Taylor.

Administration present: Mr. Tischer. Mr. Draxler arrived at 7:36 p.m.

Motion Amundson/Matz that this meeting was properly noticed. Motion carried 5-0.

The agenda was reviewed with no changes.

Many students and staff were present to show support for Cara Casey, 7-12 Guidance Counselor. Letters were read on behalf of Cara Casey’s return to her present position from the following persons: Mr. Pickering representing staff, Marissa Nelson representing students, and Mr. Schneider, Dollars for Scholars. Mrs. Lisa Jensen read a letter from Mrs. Burns.

Motion Taylor/Matz to approve the Alternative/Virtual Education Policy as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Taylor/Engen to the demolition of the pool by Friberg Sales, pending proof of insurance. Motion carried 3-2. Mrs. Amumdson and Mrs. Matz voted no.

Mrs. Amundson and Mrs. Matz were appointed to the Pool Advisory Committe.

Motion Matz/Taylor to approve Brad Schmidt as volunteer middle school baseball coach. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Amundson/Matz to approve the purchase of two handicapped entry door openers. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Taylor/Engen to approve the QZAB Resolution. Motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Nelson announced to members of the Board that they should consider adjourning to closed session for the purpose of negotiations and staffing. Mr. Nelson informed the Board that the closed session would be proper and is authorized by s.

19.85(1)(c)(i) of the WI Statutes.

Motion Amundson/Matz to adjourn to closed session. Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the motion carried 5-0. Time: 8:10 p.m.

The regular meeting reconvened at 9:58 p.m.

Motion Matz/Engen to approve 2009-2010 contracts for Bonnie Wicklund and Dianne Utley. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Engen/Matz to approve a 2009-2010 contract with Judy Shafer. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Taylor/Engen to approve a 2009-2010 contract with Ann Fawver. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Matz/Amundson to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0.

Time: 10:15 p.m.

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Burnett Co. marriage licenses

TOWN OF SIREN SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING TOWN OF SIREN BOARD MEETING

The Siren Sanitary District meeting will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall. Immediately following the Sanitary District Meeting, the Town of Siren will hold a Board Meeting at approximately 7 p.m. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary Hunter, Clerk.

Mary Hunter, Clerk 715-349-5119 488877 44-45L

Robert N. Wheeler, Daniels, and Cheryl L. Glover, Daniels, June 15.

Erick D. Warring, Albany, Minn., and Corrine M. Sjostrand, Albany, Minn., June 15.

2008 Consumer Confidence Report for 64903377

FREDERIC WATERWORKS Water System Information

If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact Ken Hackett at 715-327-8062.

Health Information Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791).

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Envrionmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking hotline (800-426-4791).

Source(s) of Water Source ID Source Depth (ft.)

Status 2 Groundwater 248 Active 3 Groundwater 217 Active 4 Groundwater 298 Active 5 Groundwater 310 Active To obtain a summary of the source water assessment, please contact Ken Hackett at 715-327-8062.

Educational Information The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, including rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: 1. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.

2. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occuring or result from urban storm-water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.

3. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm-water runoff and residential uses.

4. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm-water runoff and septic systems.

5. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health.

Number of Contaminants Required to be Tested This table displays the number of contaminants that were required to be tested in the last five years. The CCR may contain up to five years worth of water quality results. If a water system tests annually, or more frequently, the results from the most recent year are shown on the CCR. If testing is done less frequently, the results shown on the CCR are from the past five years.

Contaminant Group Inorganic Contaminants Microbiological Contaminants Radioactive Contaminants Synthetic Organic Contaminants including Pesticides and Herbicides Volatile Organic Contaminants

# Of Contaminants 16 2 3 25 20

INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Contaminant (units)

MCL

MCLG

Level Found

Range

ARSENIC (ppb)

10

n/a

4

1-4

BARIUM (ppm)

2

2

0.038

.017-.038

100

100

4

4-Jan.

COPPER (ppm)

AL = 1.3

1.3

FLUORIDE (ppm)

4

4

0.1

0.1

NO

AL = 15

0

2.5

0 of 10 results were above the action level

NO

0.58

nd-.5800

NO

CHROMIUM (ppb)

LEAD (ppb)

Sample Date Violation Typical Source of Contaminant (if prior to 2008) Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and NO electronics production wastes.

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of NO natural deposits.

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; NO Erosion of natural deposits.

0 of 10 0.2600 results were above the action level

NO

NICKEL (ppb)

100

NITRATE (NO3-N) (ppm)

10

10

1.2 (avg.)

.03-1.20

NO

SODIUM (ppm)

n/a

n/a

4.5 (avg.)

3.30-4.5

NO

Term AL MCL MCLG MFL mrem/year NTU pCi/1 ppm ppb ppt ppq TCR TT

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives.

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

Nickel occurs naturally in soils, groundwater and surface waters and is often used in electroplating, stainless steel and alloy products.

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits. n/a

489110 44L WNAXLP DEFINITION OF TERMS Definition Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Million fibers per liter.

Millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body).

Nephelometric Turbidity Units.

Picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity).

Parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l).

Parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l).

Parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter.

Parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter.

Total Coliform Rule.

Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Gregory C. Atkinson, Siren, and Christina L. Neely, Siren, June 17.

Wayne D. Krueger, Siren and Georgette S. Sears, Siren, June 19.

(May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005AB5 C/O COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

COLLIN J. BETTS, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 07 CV 739 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 9, 2008, in the amount of $160,798.98. the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 9, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check.

Balance to be paid upon confirmation PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4), Section Three (3), Township Thirty-two (32) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Section 3-32-19; thence proceeding North along the centerline of Highway 35 as now laid out and traveled a distance of 652 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said parcel, a distance of 265 feet to point of beginning; thence South parallel to the East line of said 40 acre parcel, a distance of 322 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said 40 acre parcel, a distance 265 feet; thence North parallel to East line of said 40 acre parcel a distance of 322 feet; thence East to the point of beginning, Farmington Township in Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel 2: A parcel of land in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4), Section Three (3), Township Thirtytwo (32) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of real estate described in Volume 202 of Deeds, page 270 in the office of the Register of Deeds for said County; thence North along the center of STH 35 at a distance of 322 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said forty, 265 feet; thence South parallel to center of said STH 35 to the North line of the land described in Volume 202 Deeds, page 270 aforesaid; thence East parallel to the South line of said forty to the place of beginning; Farmington Township in Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 559 State Road 35, Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 22-70-0.

Dated this 14th day of May, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Deborah A. Blommer State Bar #1000749 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf.

Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (153542)

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25th-annual Dairy Breakfast

Burnett County family living agent Marilyn Kookier helps at the dairy breakfast held at Burdick Farm in Clam Falls. – Photos by Sherill Summer Jada Curtis from Chippewa Falls with a baby chick at the petting zoo.

Kya Curtis of Chippewa Falls finds out that little kittens are soft at the 25th-annual dairy breakfast on Saturday, June 20.

Three-year-old Jack Wilson, from Minneapolis, Minn., gobbled up wildrice pancakes at the dairy breakfast on the Burdick Farm. Although only 3, Wilson is a veteran of the diary breakfast; this is already his third.

What would a dairy breakfast be without cows? At the 25th-annual dairy breakfast, sponsored by the Community Ag Association at the Burdick Farm in Clam Falls, held on Saturday, June 20, the Burdick’s purebred jersey cows enjoyed their own breakfast, minus the wild-rice pancakes.

Celebrate Freedom Festival July 2 - 5 BALSAM LAKE — Celebrate Independence Day at the 2009 Balsam Lake Freedom Festival, July 2-5, with four days of fun.

Weekend festivities begin Thursday evening, with the Balsam Lake Queen Pageant, where one of three contestants will be selected to represent the village as Miss Balsam Lake. The pageant will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Unity Schools (see next week’s Leader for queen candidate photos and biographies).

Following the pageant, three local establishments are offering musical entertainment. George Hancock will be at the Thirsty Otter, Top Spot Tavern will host a DJ and Anglers will be offering karaoke.

Friday events include a farmers market in the parking lot of Balsam Lake Market and Deli, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

There will be live music at Indianhead Supper Club starting at 5 p.m., and the softball tournament will start at 6 p.m. at Pine Park.

You won’t want to miss the street dance on Main Street, featuring Jacob Martin Band, from 8 p.m. until midnight. City Vibe will perform at the Thirsty Otter and a DJ will provide music at Paradise Landing, both

starting at 9 p.m.

Plan for a full day of fun on Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m. with the softball tournament at Pine Park, the Our Lady of the Lakes garage and bake sale, and the white elephant and bake sale at Faith Lutheran. Both the book sale at the library and the craft fair on Main Street begin at 9 a.m.

The Polk County museum will be open all day, with free admission, so don’t miss the chance to explore the county’s heritage through a wide variety of interesting and educational exhibits.

After lunch, from 1 to 4 p.m., take advantage of the pie and ice cream social at United Methodist Church, but don’t miss the boat parade on Balsam Lake at 3 p.m.

In the evening on Main Street, enjoy the Karaoke Idol contest from 6 – 7 p.m., followed by the street dance with City

A close-up of 13-year-old Riley Carnes’ design on the 2009 Freedom Festival Tshirt. Riley said he did four different designs before submitting the winning entry.

The contest was open to all Riley Carnes, 13, accepts the award for creatUnity middle school stuing the winning design for the 2009 Freedom Fesdents, and many entries were tival T-shirt. Caroline and Steve Rediske of received. Rediske, chamber Basically Balsam presented the award on behalf member and owner of Basiof the Balsam Lake Chamber of Commerce. The cally Balsam, said that the award states, “Congratulations Riley Carnes, and talent showed during the thank you for sharing your creative talents with contest was amazing. “It’s a us.

We are proud to display your design on the great partnership,” added 2009 Freedom Festival T-shirts.”

The shirts are Unity district administrator available for purchase at area businesses.

Brandon Robinson. “It’s a real-life opportunity, and an parking lot at 8 a.m., and the softball tournament at opportunity to work to- Pine Park, also beginning at 8 a.m. There will be a free gether.” car show on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Once again you can take advantage of free admission to the Polk County museum. The museum will Vibe from 7 -10 p.m.

The Polk County His- Fireworks will be at also be holding a dedication ceremony for its new eletorical Museum in Bal- dusk. There will be live vator addition, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. sam Lake is offering free dinner music at IndianThe Queen’s Tea will take place at the Legion Hall admission both Saturday head Supper Club, Anglers from noon to 1:30 p.m., followed by the Grand Parade and Sunday during Free- and the Thirsty Otter, with at 2 p.m. After the parade will be the turtle races at the dom Festival. A special DJs at Paradise Landing AnchorBank parking lot.

Freedom Festival events end with the canoe races at ceremony to dedicate the and Top Spot. elevator addition will be Sunday morning begins the beach, beginning at 5 p.m. — Mary Stirrat, with inheld at 12:30 p.m. Sun- with the 5K walk/run, formation from the Balsam Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting at the library day.

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Fifth-annual health fair held at Burnett Medical Center

Andrew Lewis, dressed in his doctor duds, welcomed visitors to the fifth-annual health fair held on June 20 at Burnett Medical Center. Andrew, who just happens to be the son of Burnett Medical Center’s CEO, Gordy Lewis, had fun showing people around the place his dad works.

Brent Blomberg enjoyed his massage from Lucy Jewel of Bont Chiropractic during the health fair at Burnett Medical Center held on June 20. Bont Chiropractic was just one of the many health services booths at the event giving demonstrations and offering information to health fair visitors.

Greg Peer had his blood pressure checked by Burnett Medical Center LPN Tammy Gustafson during the health fair hosted by the medical center on June 20. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Visitors to the fifth-annual health fair hosted by Burnett Medical Center browsed the many exhibits last Saturday. Free health screenings and a variety of information on health services were also available to those attending the June 20 event.

Burnett Medical Center staff member Rhonda Peterson was on hand to give bone density checks to health fair visitors Bobbie Young and Terry Doskey.

Peterson used an Achilles Heel Scanner to measure Doskey’s bone density.

Twenty-month old Ace Ovidiu Graves had fun with Burnett Medical Center CEO Gordy Lewis as the two got ready to take a pretend helicopter ride.

North Memorial Ambulance had helicopters, ambulances and staff available at the June 20 health fair held at BMC for visitors wanting a close-up look at emergency vehicles.

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Re l ay f o r Li fe t his F rid ay a t S t . Cr oi x Fa lls Two cancer survivors serve as honorary co-chairs

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – The annual Relay For Life in St. Croix Falls will be held this Friday, June 26, at the St. Croix Falls High School track. The evening begins with the opening ceremony at 6 p.m., at which time the honorary co-chairs, Bonnie Buchli and Pat Killingsworth, will speak, and a survivor lap will take place with all cancer survivors present participating.

Following the survivor lap, the relay will begin and continues through the night. Teams will be walking the track to raise money for the American Cancer Society for research. A luminaria ceremony will take place later in the evening in which lighted bags are placed along the track in memory of someone who lost their battle with cancer and to honor those who are battling the disease.

The following are profiles of the honorary co-chairs for the event.

Bonnie Buchli Bonnie Buchli was born in Florida and raised in Wisconsin. She graduated from Rice Lake High School and her parents owned Van Meter’s Meats in Luck.

She has three children; Jennifer LoRussa, Jessica Nemeth and Keenan Nemeth, and three grandchildren; Landon, Logan and Isaac.

In January 2004, Buchli found out she had ductal carcinoma in her breast. Two weeks after she found out, her doctor also found inflammatory breast cancer. She said that having the two types together is rare and her doctor was beside herself.

“They found a chemo combo for me and it worked well. Then, I found out the cancer had moved to my ovaries,” she said. “So in five years I found out I had cancer three times. I’m kicking its butt, though.”

Buchli said she still has chemo every three weeks because the inflammatory breast cancer could come back and she will continue to do so for the rest of her life.

She said she has never lost any of her hair and that everything looks good for her as far as the cancer is concerned.

“My doctor calls me her miracle patient,” she said. “I am enjoying every minute of every day. I watch my grandchildren and ride my motorcycle. I don’t have a Harley. I have a Yama-harley, or at least that’s what I call it. I also enjoy camping.”

Buchli said a positive attitude makes all the difference when battling cancer. She says 90 percent of the cure is in a person’s mind. She also believes everything happens for a reason. She said that she feels the ductal carcinoma was present to alert doctors of her inflam-

Bonnie Buchli, Luck, was selected as one of the honorary co-chairs for the St. Croix Falls Relay for Life. Buchli lives in Luck and is a cancer survivor.

– Photo by Mary Stirrat matory breast cancer.

“If they wouldn’t have found the inflammatory breast cancer like that, because it is such a fast-growing cancer, I wouldn’t have lasted long,” she said.

She speaks about that with experience. Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and survived only eight months. “She was 42, the same age I am now,” said Buchli. “I walk the Relay for Mom. And it seems every year that I’m walking for somebody new that I know.”

Buchli is in the process of writing a book about her journey with cancer.

Pat Killingsworth Pat Killingsworth grew up in Evanston, Ill., and moved to St. Croix Falls with his wife, Pattie, about six years ago. They are both real-estate agents for ERA Muske Company. Pattie is a cancer survivor in remission. In 1995, when she was just 34, she had ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers. In April 2007, Pat was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow, at the age of 51.

He has a CaringBridge Web site and updates readers on his status weekly. The following is an excerpt from his story on the Web site: “I originally believed that I was suffering from stiff hips, lower back and shoulders from two different

Last year, the circle of life made it all the way around the track, with an amazing 21 teams holding hands.

This was a goal of Joyce Nelson’s as the 2008 relay honorary chair, to have the circle go as big as the track instead of inside the track, and, it happened.

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Pat Killingsworth is pictured with his wife, Pattie.

Pat is battling cancer and is an honorary co-chair for the Relay for Life and resides in St. Croix Falls.

– Photo courtesy ERA Muske Realty Company. bouts of Lyme disease in 2005 and 2006. I was seeing my chiropractor, Dwane Truhlsen in Dresser, for regular visits and Dr. Smith as my primary-care physician in Osceola. I was continuing to have rib, shoulder and back pain and inflammation was showing up in my blood work. In late March of that year I sneezed in the shower. Bracing my sore rib and hip as I sneezed, the force all went to my lower back. Turns out that I fractured my T11 vertebra, which showed up on an X-ray after I was able to get out of bed and on enough pain meds to get to the hospital. I had an MRI in April 2007.

“Not only was the MRI not good but there were large holes and tumors in my spine and hips. Parts of my ribs were basically gone and replaced by dark, tumor-like tissue.”

Killingsworth said that the cancer is a slow-growing cancer and that more medicines have been created to help fight it. He says there is no cure, but when he exhausts one type of medication, he can go to another type and continue until the cancer adjusts and his medication needs to be altered again.

Killingsworth said that research has come a long way in providing persons with multiple myeloma more time. “Fortunately, they have made progress with cancers now. I was looking at, typically, a survival time of three to four years. Now, I am looking at six to eight years.”

Killingsworth was always an active person before he was diagnosed with his cancer. He still keeps active.

When he was interviewed for this Relay story, he was in Florida, where he and Pattie have a second home, planting palm trees. “It feels good to be able to do that,” he said.

Killingsworth has also written a book that has been published called, “Living with Multiple Myeloma.” All proceeds from his book sales go to cancer organizations. He also has a cancer Web site, www.helpwithcancer.org.

“I think it’s great to be the chair for the Relay,” he said. “I always thought it was just for breast cancer. I guess it was time for me to be educated. I was excited to find out it is for all cancers.”

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Forts Folle Avoine relives history with "Yellow River Echoes"

by Carl Heidel FOLLE AVOINE – If you walked through Forts Folle Avoine this past weekend, the sound of musket fire, the smell of bubbling cook pots, and the general hustle and bustle of a small camp settlement would have taken you back 200 years in time.

A lively cast of historical re-enacters had transformed the fort into a living history event, “Yellow River Echoes.”

Everything was ready when John Sayer, wintering partner of the North West Company, a fur trading group, arrived on the Yellow River in a large birch-bark canoe with long-awaited trade goods. Despite Sayer’s suggestions that perhaps the post and its crew had not managed the North West’s affairs in the best fashion, the campground was filled with laughter and celebration.

Follow along through the pictures and A large birch-bark canoe brought North West Company’s wintering partner, John Sayer, and his trading goods to enjoy some of that celebration.

Folle Avoine.

Photos by Carl Heidel and Kayla Hatfield

When the canoe and its party come into sight around a bend of the Yellow River, one of the men waiting on shore fires a salute.

Even with all of the commotion at Folle Avoine, this family managed to find quiet time in their own campsite.

Now this is real outdoor cooking, and that’s a mouthwatering pork roast cooking in that big pot.

John Sayers, center, and his Native American wife, right, walk through the camp on an inspection tour.

Allie works on a turtle shell pouch, which she can either use herself or sell to others.

One of the children in the campground was a bit awed by all of the goings on.

A welcoming band watches for the arrival of the Sayer party.

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Berries

by Iris Holm Even though it’s a long time until berries are ready to harvest, early spring gives me the berry-picking itch.

I must have inherited the yen, because my father and grandfather loved the chore as much as I. Often my dad would come home with his cap full of berries when he’d been on another task and had no suitable container.

My favorite snapshot of Grandma shows her emerging from the woods, obviously thrilled with her pail full of blackberries. Her old dress hat is askew, and her usually neat pug is sticking out in every direction.

Blood from various scratches didn’t bother her. Her apron is torn and one

Writer’s Corner

PoCo Penners

long cotton stocking is up and one is down from an obvious tangle with a prickly blackberry bush. She was so tired she couldn’t immediately start the canning and the making of her delicious jam.

Very early in the spring we kids looked for wild strawberries along the roadside. I don’t remember ever finding enough to do anything with, except relish the tiny, sweet morsels. Strawberries from the garden were soon ready for sauce, jam and shortcake. Somehow my exuberance never satisfied my mother. I picked some too green and overlooked some that were ripe. Years later I took

The PoCo Penners meet the second Friday of the month at 2 p.m. at the county boardroom in the government center in Balsam Lake. Contact Brenda Mayer at 715-485-3571 or Iris Holm 715-294-3174 for more information. - submitted

Summer is almost here. We would like to run favorite summer memory stories throughout the summer. Submit your story to the Leader by mail or e-mail.

my own kids to a commercial patch, but it wasn’t the same with their whining to go home.

Raspberries were not far behind. I loved the berries, but didn’t like hunting them in our tangled, unpruned patch. They had to be tended to immediately, because of lack of refrigeration and before the miracle of freezing them became commonplace.

Gooseberries were ready about the same time as apricots. The two combined make the most delicious preserves. Even with the stickers. How we hated those prickly things. Cutting off the blossom end was a very tedious chore, but in the winter one forgets the nasty part of berry picking.

Chokecherries came in the same category, though easier to pick. They are too bitter to eat as is, but make great jelly, so we weren’t too eager to hunt those.

These cherries are used early in the year, and not in the fall as one young friend declared. She was going to make chokecherry jelly. From buckthorn?

Wild blueberries were special–either a good year or a bad year, but hard work either way.

The gully near our house produced

lots of elderberries. They were easy to pick, but we never used them. However, Grandma did–to make the best wine, served only in tiny, stemmed glasses to special people.

Every good thing seems to have a bad thing for counterbalance. For me that was grapes–wild or tame Concord. I must be allergic to fresh ones, because I itch and turn red whenever I come in contact with them. It’s scary when one’s throat starts to feel swollen shut.

When my family was young we made blackberry picking a family affair. I’d pack lunch and toys for them to enjoy while I picked. It was an economic necessity then. I cringe now as I drive past that idyllic spot that is now covered with a small village of houses. That is called progress?

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Just fifivve more performances of "Crimes of the Heart" at Festival Theatre ST. CROIX FALLS - Festival Theatre’s opening play of the 2009 season, “Crimes of the Heart,” will close on Sunday, June 28, at the historic vaudeville theater in downtown St. Croix Falls. Just five performances remain, with matinees

American Red Cross baby-sitting classes BALSAM LAKE – The local Red Cross office will be offering a Babysitting Training Course Saturday, July 11, in the Balsam Lake office of the American Red Cross. This course is recommended for youth ages 1115. Class time will be 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Each participant will receive the newly revised handbook, an emergency reference guide and a CD-Rom which includes a printable activity booklet with games, crafts, songs and recipes, a resume template and lots more.

Preregistration is required. Please call 715-485-3025 for more information. - submitted

on Thursday and Sunday and 7:30 p.m. performances on Thursday through Saturday.

Opening weekend audiences praised the performances of the ensemble of six actors in this dark comedy set in Hazelhurst, Miss., circa 1974. In particular, the three sisters (Jessica Balts, Jamie Hultgren and Valarie Falken) have been acknowledged for the trueness of sisterhood they bring to a play that celebrates what it means for families to stand together through all the twists and turns of life. Director Matt Sciple is to be credited for his gentle hand in unearthing the comedy within tragic themes.

Tickets for “Crimes of the Heart” are $26 for adults and $13.50 for youth (this play has some adult themes). Discounts are available by purchasing Flex Pass packages. Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls, at 210 North Washington Street. For more information, to order tickets or join the Festival Theatre mailing list, call 715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002. You may use the theater’s Web site (festivaltheatre.org) for tickets or additional information, including phone numbers for dining and lodging options. – submitted

“Staycation” in Spain at Forts Folle Avoine Woodswhimsy here...although as a gnome I’m only up and about during the night, I manage to keep up on your world, as all gnomes are naturally curious about humans (to be honest, we’re also a tad afraid of you), and we never venture too far from our own dwellings underneath trees, sheds, gardens, rocks, what have you. Living in the vicinity of Forts Folle Avoine for 300 years or so now, I’ve observed some interesting goings-on there, and will try and report what I observe to be occurring there via these scribblings.

This past weekend looked familiar enough. The Forts, being reconstructions of actual fur trading posts that existed here in the years 1802-05, played host to nearly 100 “re-enactors” who brought the fur trade people of that time to life for you moderns. Indeed, it appears that humans have this un-

Folle Avoine Chronicles Woodswhimsy the gnome

bounded need to venture afar, even visiting recreations of times past.

While the Forts has ongoing activities related to its fur trade years, it also plays host to other curious events. The latest buzzword in your world seems to be “staycation.” Huh? Guess it refers to the possibilities of vacationing close to home, taking a look around in your own

Jamie Hultgren, Jessica Balts and Valarie Falken play the Magrath sisters in “Crimes of the Heart.” - Special photo

backyards to see the world without venturing on a distant journey. Hmm ... less expensive way to travel, anyway.

“A Taste of Spain”—set for the evening of Friday, June 26—is one way the Forts is fitting into the “staycation” trend. Starting at 6 p.m., diners will experience a five-course venture into the realm of Spanish cuisine. Taste buds will be prepped via a wine-tasting available at 5:30 p.m., with Dan Zimmer on his accordion adding musical delights.

According to Burnett County Historical Society President Diane Gravesen, the dinner follows a tradition of using the Forts’ unique ambience to present theme dinners, featuring ethnic foods, affording diners the opportunity to “staycation” to exotic destinations while not venturing that far from home. “Previous dinners have focused on foods of Germany, France and Italy,” according to Gravesen. “Many of us have visited Spain and wanted to share the experience. A lot of research has gone into preparing the menu, to create as authentic a menu as we can. It’s an interesting

way to experience or relive a part of Spanish culture and tradition.” No mention was made of any bullfights occurring during the event, but one never quite knows what to expect at Forts Folle Avoine.

Another event next weekend involves the seventh annual Forts Folle Avoine Golf Tournament on Sunday the 28th at the Yellow Lake Golf Course. This annual fundraiser starts with registration at noon, followed by a 1 p.m. tee-off.

Further information on either of these events can be obtained by calling Forts Folle Avoine at 715-866-8890. The site is located on Burnett County CTH U, three miles west of Wisconsin Hwy. 35 north of Webster. “Living history” tours are conducted at the site WednesdaySunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Signed, Woodswhimsy

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Collected by

Russ Hanson

River Road

Ramblings

North Randall School photo taken in 1891. From the book “Strolling Through a Century,” M. Crownhart and the Grantsburg Centennial Committee. – Photos submitted

Anderson Township

by Stanley Selin Note: This account is based on the 1965 Centennial Edition of Burnett County history published by the Burnett County Sentinel.

Anderson Township was established in 1903.

Prior to that it was part of Grantsburg Township. It was named after Canute Anderson, who came to this area from Laerdal, Norway, in 1854. He was born Canute Ingverson Eggum but changed his name to Anderson. He has been called the “Father of Burnett County.”

He settled about four miles south of where Grantsburg was to be, near the present-day Bethany Lutheran Church.

It was formerly known as St Olaf’s Church, built in 1880. Before that, this spot was the site of Anderson’s School, existing from 1867 to 1881.

In 1881, the school was moved onehalf mile north and became the Branstad School. Anderson’s farm was the site of the first settlement in Burnett County, and here he established a post office and a stopping place. Stopping places were common in early times, as they provided a place for resting and feeding the oxen and horses as they passed through.

They also were stocked with food and supplies, as well as providing overnight

Canute Anderson, Father of Burnett County and founder of Grantsburg. From “Strolling Through a Century.”

Captain Samuel D. Rice, Civil War veteran. He maintained a stopping place near Trade River. resting places for travelers. The Charley Hagen Stopping Place, started in 1863, was located about one-half mile west of Grettum Corner. Hagen owned the Hagen Meadows nearby and sold large quantities of hay to the loggers for feeding horses.

The village of Trade River had its first post office in 1879. A short distance away, Capt. Samuel D. Rice, a Civil War veteran, established Rice’s Stopping Place on the Trade River. It was located where the old tote road from St. Croix Falls to the pineries crossed the river.

The last location of the Trade River Post Office was in Charley Anderson’s mercantile store in Trade River village.

The first postmaster was Rice in 1879 and the last was Anderson in 1897. The post office closed in 1907.

The first Alstad Store and Post Office was started by Jens J. Alstad in the Logging Creek settlement. The post office closed in 1906.

At one time, a Norwegian Lutheran

Church, called the Logging Creek or Alstad Church, existed here. Only the cemetery remains.

When the Northern Pacific railroad was completed in 1884, S. J. Benson established a store along the tracks, called Benson store. In 1885, a post office was established there, but could not be called Benson because there already was a post office by that name in Wisconsin.

It was renamed Randall Post Office after Jason Randall, an early settler.

However, both names, Benson and Randall, continued to be used to identify the community, railroad stop, post office and store. There was a Randall North School and a Randall South School in the 1890s. Later, they were combined into one school located near the Pleasant Prairie Church. It was called Randall School, and sometimes, the Pleasant Prairie School.

Logging Creek is a branch of the Trade River, and a settlement here began about 1875. However, with the establishment of the Alstad Post Office in 1884, the area became known as Alstad.

The Rush City Ferry, originally called Deerings Ferry, was located where the Rush City Road ended by the edge of the St. Croix River. The ferry met CTH O in Anderson Township on the Wisconsin side. Roe Deering leased the ferry from Andrew Thompson in 1875 and operated it for many years. All produce and freight crossed the river on this ferry until 1884, when the Rush City to Grantsburg railroad line was completed. The ferry was used in the summer, but in the winter, goods were transported across the ice.

A map showing the sites of early settlements and buildings in Anderson township.

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Letting go…

Men and women of vision and men and women who are shortsighted are at opposite poles when it comes to planning for the future.

I thought of that this past weekend when word arrived that the Whispering Pines United Methodist Camp on Spirit Lake would be closed and ultimately sold. We who love Abrahamzon that piece of property did our best to promote it and suggest alternative uses, but we received little encouragement.

People in other parts of Wisconsin have no concept of what a jewel that property really is.

I would hazard a guess that no one is rich enough to buy the property as a single piece; perhaps a corporation which will break it into parcels.

On Friday I heard how many condos could be built there after some judicious cutting of trees, or scalping of the land. Trees collectively called woods are one of the main attractions along with the lake.

Hindsight is always 20-20. If we had known how close the camp was to jeopardy, perhaps we would have supported it better. Perhaps we would have held fundraisers; perhaps as adults we would have sought permission to use it for special functions and get-togethers. We looked at the camp as always there, a place of preservation and great possibilities.

Pastors did not promote it or encourage local congregations to plan events there, going through proper channels with the caretakers.

So, in effect, we are all responsible for its fate. We looked at it as a small paradise right here on Earth, and our governing body, the United Methodist Conference, looks at it as a nice chunk of money.

And good old “the majority rules” goes into effect.

We thank those who voted to keep it. Even a year’s trial to keep it was defeated.

I personally am grateful for good memories of times spent there. I remember when my husband and I helped with cleanup in the spring – raking; cutting up fallen limbs for firewood; watching waterfowl with their small flotilla of babies, following them in single file; attending meetings in the main lodge; spending a whole day with the United Methodist Women district conferences.

Beautiful view, hymn singing; good food enjoyed with good friends; walking a nature trail; appreciating the chance to worship in a beautiful locale.

I would think we’d have one last chance to say goodbye to Whispering Pines. A picnic? A combined worship service; a jam session; a farewell.

Another example of being shortsighted is refusing the offer of a lifetime collection of logging memorabilia from Vernon Peterson.

Bernice

Behind the Signpost

He requested only a building to house the display.

It was too much to ask and not accepted. How shortsighted! Perhaps the powers-that-be thought it was of limited interest to most people, but some of us accepted the open invitation to view part of the collection Friday night at the Erickson Auction House.

All those old-fashioned washing machines and wringers (how many fingers had those wringers crushed?), oil lamps, sadirons, rug beaters (remember hanging rugs on a clothesline and beating the dust out of them?).

Rows of tractor seats (other farm machinery, too), a fine display of a froe and adze and woods axes, big, heavy and meaning business.

Making history come alive is being able to touch an implement, all those hand cultivators or those pulled by a horse, perhaps a mule.

Vernon Peterson spent three days laying out some of these old-time treasures: old license plates for cars; jugs (oh, whistle me a tune); cuts of logs bearing the imprint of the logging company name; the latter very collectable and valuable, too.

So much to see on a walk-through and a few double-backs, too. Today, as I write this on Saturday, June 20, 2009, those old-time treasures are being sold, dispatched to new owners. I hope some of the items will go to museums where they will be marked with labels and appreciated. Vernon tries to be optimistic, “Well, I had the fun of collecting them.”

Perhaps a fancy axe will grace someone’s wall by nightfall, a real conversation piece, something from the past, perhaps someone would take it off the wall to determine the heft of it, the sharpness of the blade.

Long ago at a Harvey Mattson auction, Harvey offered, “Who wants the key to the county jail?” and I flapped my hand, saying, “I do.” That’s how I got the small fish spear on a wall in our house. When I look at it, I smile, remembering.

Whenever I roll out piecrust with my old wooden rolling pin, I smile too, remembering how I bid on it at an auction in Peru, Ind. My husband and I were newlyweds and I took a lot of kidding about getting a rolling pin. That day I also bought a lap coffee grinder and an eight-drawer spice cabinet. Whenever we moved, they went with us.

Memories! I am fortunate to have almost total recall and I hope to keep it through my lifetime. Years ago in Sheboygan, I heard Pastor T. Perry Jones speak on “Memories that bless and memories that burn.” I guess we all have those; happy ones, sorrows and regrets, too.

Until next week Bernice

Hunger riders to pass through area June 26 Three pastors battle hunger on unique bicycle RICE LAKE - Three pastors from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, on a “mission from God,” will be passing through this area the afternoon of Friday, June 26. The trio has embarked on a 13,000mile ride on a bamboo bicycle built for three to help bring an end to world hunger.

Calling their journey the Tour de Revs, the pastors are riding with three goals in mind. First, to create an awareness of local and world hunger; second, to stimulate ELCA congregations to formulate and implement realistic plans to eradicate hunger; and third, to raise money to support the battle against hunger.

The riders will arrive at Luther Park Camp in Chetek to make a presentation addressing these goals around 1 p.m. on June 26, and then they will ride through parts of Polk and Burnett counties. First stop will be the Lutheran churches in Luck around 3:15 p.m., and then the tour will move through Frederic (3:45 p.m.), Siren (4:30 p.m.), Falun (5:10 p.m.), Grantsburg (5:45 p.m.) and will end in Branstad around 6:05 p.m.

“We want to support the church in communicating our God-given opportunity and responsibility to provide for those less fortunate, so that all may have adequate nutrition to sustain life and wholeness,” commented one of the pastors.

The pastors hope to raise $5 million for the ELCA World Hunger and Disaster Appeal. With a ride estimated at about 5 million pedal strokes, that would be a dollar per stroke.

The tour has chosen to travel by bicycle since cycling is the most advanced transportation a lot of hungry people can afford. Whether in a modern American city or a small village in Africa, many people ride bikes because they cannot afford a vehicle with a motor.

They chose a bamboo bicycle “because people in Ghana are lifting themselves out of poverty by harvesting locally grown bamboo and forming it into bicycle frames and attaching the necessary bike parts.” The three-seat bamboo bicycle designed for the pastors is the first of its kind.

Tour organizers invite churches along the route to turn out to watch the riders and cheer them on. And local bicyclists are invited to join the ride at any point along the way. - submitted

Award-winning author to be at Spooner It's a Dillinger summer SPOONER - Award-winning author John Koblas will be in Spooner, Thursday, June 25, at 7 p.m. at Northwind Book & Fiber, 205 Water Street.

In addition to discussing his Ma Barker book, “Ma,” he comes to promote his soon-to-be published tome, “Bloody Wisconsin,” in conjunction with the upcoming movie about John Dillinger, “Public Enemy #1.”

Although Koblas’ latest offering will not be released until July 22 (the anniversary of Dillinger’s bloody demise), the author will be offering comments and taking questions at the Spooner signing before moving on to sign at Chicago’s Biograph Theatre.

If you can’t make the shootout in Chicago, come meet the author in Spooner. The hoopla will focus on Dillinger, Capone, Baby Face and others who chose Wisconsin’s north country to rob, ravage and relax.

And don’t forget to tell ‘em, the Lady in Red sent you. - submitted

Do you remember ?

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago Frederic Auto Co. was planning a big July 4 used car sale June 26–27.-The Burnett 4-H Club visited Cinerama in Minneapolis.-A girl, Connie Lou, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pardun on June 18 at the Siren Community Hospital.-A fifth anniversary sale was held at Ben Franklin Store, Frederic, with toys and candy for children, ballpoint pens and screwdrivers for the men, flowers for the ladies. Also, pony rides on Friday and Saturday in back of the store (outside) plus ice cream and cookies.-A headline read, “Newlyweds should plan to buy a enough furniture for two persons.” (Well, of course).-A wedding dance was held June 27 at the West Denmark Hall, given by Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Johnson.-A wedding dance was also held at the Indian Creek Hall on June 27 for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zappa (Sandra Johnson).-A free fish fry was held June 26 at the Fun House in West Sweden.-The film “Gidget” was playing at the D’Lux Theater, Luck.-The film “Watusi” was playing at the Frederic Theater.-Dairy farmers were congratulated for a job well done by Farmers Co-operative Creamery of West Sweden; Rock Ridge Co-op Creamery Co. of Clear Lake; Wood River Cooperative Creamery of Grantsburg; Falun Cooperative Creamery of Siren; Atlas Cooperative Creamery of Luck.-The Frederic Indianhead Cleaners was sold to a California man, Allston E. (Bill) Reeves.-Readers were told to drive safely on theFourth to be alive on the fifth.

40 Years Ago The Scottish bagpipers of the Twin Cities took part in the Frederic Family Days parade.-The new Miss Frederic was Cheryl Nelson along with second runner-up, Marlene Bancroft and first runner-up, Linda Petersen.Earl Blomgren, 68, of Milltown, died of an accidental gunshot.-A two-ball foursome was held at the Frederic Country Club course in late June.-Spirit Lake Marina had pontoon specials on sale for $575.-Dick’s Red Owl held its grand opening in Grantsburg, under Dick Erickson and the Co-op Grocery Store, Jack Krentz, manager.-Field day was set for June 28 for Christmas tree growers.-Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, were lettuce at two heads for 29¢, vine-ripened watermelons at 89¢ apiece, hams at 73¢ lb., bacon at 2 lbs. for $1.29, Longhorn cheese at 69¢ lb. and Fiddle Faddle at three pkgs. for $1.-Specials at the Frederic Co-op Super Market included six ears of fresh corn at 47¢, chuck steak at 65¢ lb., pancake mix at 2 lbs. for 33¢, cake mixes at four for $1 and pork sausage at 59¢ lb.-Three traffic fatalities happened in Burnett County.-The Grantsburg Co-op Store would observe its golden anniversary.-The dramatic talent of Miss Siren LuAnn Maier was impressive according to reports.-An overnight trip was planned at Siren for reading class, grades one through three in school. They were going to the Circus World Museum at Baraboo. (It is not very popular in this day and age according to TV reports and they’d like to have more visitors).

20 Years Ago Obituaries included Kamma Grumstrup, Margie Liljeberg, Thora Jensen, Dorothy Hardenbergh, Charles Walderat, Gordon Johnson, Carole Conlon and Anna Paulsen.-A fine arts festival was held at Frederic.-Frederic track coach, Robert Chubb, wanted to add crosscountry .-Raymond Linden of the Leader staff turned 65.-Open house was held May 21 at Indian Creek Orchard.-Open house was held for the 75th birthday of Larry Hansen at Ruby’s Bakery, Milltown.-Don Seitzberg was named Webster High School principal.Burnett Historical Society is studying burial mounds of Native Americans.-Webster salutatorium was Shawn Ellis and valedictorian was Kristi Ann Stendall.-University UW-Superior instructor Anthony Bukoski was the speaker at Siren Commencement.-A new owner, Steve Kissling, came to the Cabaret.-Moe’s Bait Shop, Siren, was now Joel’s.-Business of the Week was Winberg’s Store, on Clam Lake for 20 years.-Groundbreaking was held for Burnett Dairy feed store.-Congratulations were given to the Siren girls track team for being Lakeland Conference co-champions and they were wished good luck at regionals.-Todd Sperling won the Syttende Mai race again.-Health care concerns were shared by community leaders in Frederic.-Centuria mortician Jim Park died of a heart attack.-Delinquent taxpayers would be charged for name publication.-Curtis Bille retired at the Milltown bank.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Webster Senior Center

866-4334 Once upon a time, there was a big mama bear that liked to make a yearly visit to a little white house in a peaceful setting located east of Hwy. 35 on CTH U north of Webster. Last Friday, she decided to take her three little babies out for a walk and possibly find a nice place for a “teddy bear’s picnic.” After helping serve the daily congregate meal at the senior center, Ms. Lily (Gleason – that is) arrives home and sees that the back door to her kitchen is broken down and she looks inside to check out the noise coming from her living room. The noise is coming from Mama Bear, who decides to chase her out the door and across the yard. While fleeing next door to her son Bobby’s house and yelling for help, Sandy hears the calls and tells Bob to “run quickly and help your mother!” Mama Bear won’t leave the house because her babies are still inside, the DNR doesn’t arrive, but Bobby, after making much noise yelling and blowing the car horn, convinces Mama Bear and her babies to end their picnic and head back to their own little home in the woods.

Just writing this account makes my blood pressure rise – just think what it was doing to Lily’s at the time.

Monday night’s “Outdoor Adventure” at Bethany Lutheran Fellowship Hall that was sponsored by the Webster Area After 5 Guest Night was well attended and the food was delicious. The special feature was geared towards the men, and presented by Kevin O’Gara of Fur, Fins and Feathers Sports, located north of Siren. They not only sell a full line of fishing tackle, archery, guns and artificial lures, but they sell bait that is guaranteed to catch fish or “die trying.” Sculptures and works of local artists are also on display, and it sounds like a great place to shop. Kevin is a federally licensed gunsmith who does restoring and custom work of all types and has his own business called Bear’s Arms Repair. Special music was provided by Rich and Kathy Hutchinson of Siren, who sang “The

Gift of Love,” and “Perhaps Love,” with Kathy doing a flute solo during part of it. Many door prizes were given including a prize to Pat and Gene Olson for being married the longest – 60 years, and Dee and Laverne Nack as newlyweds of less than a year. Dr. Dan Erickson of Lee’s Summit, Mo., (near Kansas City) gave an awesome message. He has almost 40 years of leadership experience as executive vice president of the Northwest Graduate School doctor of ministry program, Promise Keepers and the National Coalition of Men’s Ministries. He and his wife, Kathy, have been married for 37 years and have two children and six grandchildren. Dr. Dan is the author of “Finding Your Greater Yes!” and “God Loves Do-Overs.” For those interested, he can be reached at www.peoplematterministries.com.

Sixteen congregate diners enjoyed the pork chop dinner on Tuesday, in addition to the fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls baked

by Tammy Green who was sub cook for the day while Nicky had a well-deserved day off.

It was good to have Pat and Al Niklason, Eldora Brown, and Bernie and Earl Boelter join the group again. Harold Peterson and Earl managed to get in a game of pool afterward.

I visited the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin open house on Tuesday at their new office quarters located on the first floor in the east end of the Burnett County Government Center. They had a nice assortment of refreshments, and my favorite was cream cheese with pepper jelly that came from the Acorn Pantry in Siren. I’m going to have to stop there and buy some as it is delicious with crackers. It was reported that they had an excellent turnout of people coming in to tour the new facility, meet with the staff and learn what they have to offer. I had a nice visit with Judy Cornelison who indicated that her father, LeRoy Cornelison, is celebrating a birthday on July 3, and I think that it would be nice for friends,

Burnett Community Library We have been having a busy summer – patronage has increased and thanks to the wonderful volunteers who help out, we have been able to keep up with the pace.

My public library is important to our community because: “It has the information needed on antiques, car repairs, etc. and movies to watch and books to read – necessary in these hard times.” (Another patron’s response during National Library Week.)

On Tuesday, we had a nice visit with the summer school children going from kindergarten into first grade. They listened to a couple of stories and enjoyed browsing the children’s library. And since they had applied for library cards, they were able to take books and movies home with them.

The summer reading program meets on Wednesdays. The theme is Be Creative at Your Library. At 11:30 a.m. the younger children from infancy to 3 years will meet. Then at 12:30 p.m., the youngsters from age 4 on up will meet. Everyone is welcome; there is no registration. Just pop in and enjoy yourselves. Bring a friend or a visitor.

terials (books, audio books, CDs, DVDs and VHS). Contributions help the library cover expenses not covered by the operating budget.

Contributions are a valuable service to the center of learning and culture for the community.

Burnett Community Library book club

New DVDs

The club meets on the last Tuesday of every month (except December). During July, the club members will be reading “Moloka’i,”

by Alan Brennert, to be discussed on July 28 at 10 a.m. If you need a copy, please call the library at 715-866-7697, and we will be glad to obtain one for you.

The Burnett Community Library gladly accepts financial contributions and donated ma-

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New books for children

Pride series by Dave and Pat Sargent: “Young Tunnel King,” “Young Sammy,” “Young Peggy,” “Young Chrissy,” “Young Bobby,” “Young Bandit” and “Young Amy.”

New books for adults

“A Cousin’s Promise,” by Wanda Brunstetter, “The House in Grosvenor Square,” by Linore Burkard, “Loving Frank,” by Nancy Horan (about Frank Lloyd Wright), “Dead Man’s Puzzle,” by Parnell Hall, ”Relentless,”

by Dean Koontz, “Miss Julia Delivers the Goods,” by Ann B. Ross, “Roadside Crossed,” by Jeffrey Deaver, “Finger Lickin’ 15,” by Janet Evanovich and “Kaplan ASVAB 2010 Edition: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.”

“Slumdog Millionaire,” “The Reader” and “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.”

Hours

Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Burnett Community Library is at 7451 West Main Street in Webster.

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veterans and old acquaintances to send him a card at Wisconsin Veteran’s Home, McArther Hall, N2665 CTH QQ, King, WI 54946.

Fourteen ladies enjoyed playing dime bingo on Wednesday afternoon and had a great time visiting and refreshments furnished

by Jane Wardean.

It was nice to have Gladys Beers back with us again as she had been gone for a week attending a family reunion in Wilton, N.D., which is near Bismarck. The reunion meal was held at the Wilton Senior Citizens Center. Also attending were Gladys’s daughter, Darlene Rogers of Menasha, her sister Roseanne Buck and niece Gloria of Lafayette, Ind., and her brother Eddie Kraft and daughter Sharon of Waupaca.

The Webster Lioness Club met on Thursday evening at Ike Walton Lodge for their annual installation of officers dinner meeting.

After a delicious buffet meal and short meeting, Frederic Lioness Club member Phyllis Wilder, who is the affiliated president of District 27-E1, gave a short presentation, and then District 27-E1 Lioness Liaison Carol Thompson of Siren Lioness Club installed the new officers for 2009-2010: President – Gladys Beers; first vice president – Louise Coston; second vice president – Mary Klar; secretary – Mary Poretti; treasurer – Billie Graveson; directors – Mary Heier, Theresa Gloege, Susan Hanninen; and skirt twister – Theresa Gloege. Gladys then presented outgoing President Jean McLaughlin with a plaque of appreciation for her year of service; Millie Hopkins won the 50-50 drawing; and door prizes consisting of planters of beautiful plants donated by Green Thumb Nursery, Spooner, were won by Phyllis Wilder, Jean McLaughlin, Vicki Maurer, Millie Hopkins, Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. Well, the summer solstice has officially arrived, and I have officially gotten a good scrubbing. It never fails: the flowers start to bloom, and I wind up smelling just like one of ‘em. Even the darn tree rats mock me. “Hey there, Flower Boy! You smell like a giant posie. Maybe you’ll grow tall enough to catch us up here in the treetops!” It’s humiliating. And when I find something that I think would smell good to roll in, my mom says, “No, Blacky, that’s icky!” Man, what a party pooper. Just give me some fish entrails, sunny-side up, to twist around in, and I’ll be a happy boy.

Baths … hmmmph!

I’ll get over myself, now, because I have a bunch of new friends to tell you about this week, and a bath is the least of their worries. Big Boy is a yellow Lab/retriever mix, and he certainly lives up to his name. Big Boy was found in Grantsburg Township and is a sweet, mild-mannered boy. He gets along with other animals, and did I tell you he’s big? He’s big. Next up is Gracie. Gracie is a Lab/German shepherd mix, and she is just a puppy. She was picked up near the Hwy. 35/70 crossroads. Cripes, a highway is a scary place for a dog to be running around on. I’m glad she is safe and sound with us now. She’s a playful pup who loves attention, and she is cute as can be. We’ve got a small little guy in the mix as well. Tiger is a Chihuahua mix who was surrendered because his owner could no longer care for him. He’s a bit shy at first, but once he determines you’re OK, you can see he is a sweetie with a great personality. He keeps his run tidy, and he likes other animals as long as they play nice. I can’t blame him there. If I was that short, I’d want to make sure I didn’t get bowled over all the time. I know I can get a little nutso when I am out playing; last week, my brother and I were tearing around and I knocked my mom right into the weeds! I didn’t mean to, and we both held our breath until she got up. If I break her legs, then who will walk me?

Anyway, the last new guy at the shelter is Mason. Mason is a boxer mix who was found in the Grantsburg area. Poor Mason was in rough shape. He was so full of ticks that it gave me the heebie-jeebies just to look at him. Mason is a young guy who arrived desperate for attention. He likes people, and he seems to like being around other dogs, too. Once all his ticks were

away June 14.

There was a good turnout again for the 25th-annual dairy breakfast, but as usual the petting zoo and, of course, ice cream were the favorites of the youngsters and many adults as well. Everyone seems to love the baby animals.

The Siren Methodist men will be holding a garage sale Saturday, June 27, starting at 9 a.m. at the large garage next to the church. Watch for signs.

Food and Friends community dinner for the month of June will be held on June 30 at the Grace Methodist Church in Webster at 5 p.m. Freewill offering.

Art and Bev Beckmark enjoyed the visit of Bev’s nephew, Craig Anderson and his wife, Linda, on Monday and Tuesday.

They all went to Madden’s Steakhouse for lunch to celebrate Art’s birthday June 23, and then Craig and Linda headed up to Two Harbors, Minn., for a visit Linda’s mom, Lorraine Brassel, before heading back on the Fourth of July to North Carolina.

Theresa Gloege, Billie Graveson, Gladys Beers, Carol Thompson, Jane Wardean and Louise Coston. Birthday greetings were given to Mary Heier, Effie Wester and Jane Wardean for their June birthdays.

The Friends of the Library will be having their annual “A Mysterious Affair” Author’s Luncheon on July 11, at the Webster Community Center. Punch will be served by the FOL at 11:30 a.m. and a salad luncheon served at noon furnished by the Webster Lioness Club. Nationally known author Ron Handberg, who is an award-winning journalist and former WCCO news director, will speak at 1 p.m. Tickets are $6 each and may be obtained at Burnett Community Library or from any FOL member.

Don’t forget to start signing up now at your local senior center nutrition site for the annual senior dining picnic to be held on Thursday, July 16, at noon at the Crooked Lake Park in Siren.

The Webster High School All-School Reunion is also held on Thursday, July 16, at the Ike Walton Lodge. Call 715-866-7101 for details and your reservation.

Special thanks go to Kurt Anderson for mowing our lawns on Friday; and for the anonymous party that has been refilling our ever-empty candy dish.

Prayers and get-well wishes continue to go out to Maxine Stone, Jim Bies, Jackie Talbot, and Abbott Collins. Our thoughts and prayers also go out to the families of Amber Glienke, Hannah Johnson Newburgh and Don Gillum in their recent passing. Don and Pat Gillum were longtime Webster-area residents and members of the Webster Lions and Lioness Clubs before making a permanent home in Florida. pulled off, he was probably one dog who didn’t mind getting a bath.

That’s the dogs, and I also have two cats to tell you about. More like a cat-and-a-half, because the first one is so tiny... Okie is a domestic medium-hair orange kitten. He is very tiny - my head is bigger than his entire body but he seems to be in good health. I think he misses his mama behe cries for atYAPpenings cause tention, and he loves to snuggle and be held. I hope he finds himself a full-time snuggler, and soon. The other cat is Shurcanpur.

That’s a funny name, but purr he does.

Shurcanpur is a young, domestic shorthair who was brought to the shelter after he suffered an accident. His rear leg had to be amputated, and he looks like he could use some extra groceries, but he’s a nice, friendly cat. Sure he’s a little different, but so what. I bet you didn’t know my brother only has three legs, too. It doesn’t bother him any, and he can still run as fast as any dog I know. He lost his rear leg as a puppy, and he’s now got the unique ability to pivot around when he’s sitting. I can’t do that.

Before I go, I need to appeal to you folks to help us out. We’ve got two dogs currently at the shelter who are both in need of surgery. Sophia and Buckles both have tumors that need to be removed, yet we don’t have enough money in Star’s Fund to cover the cost of their surgeries. If you could spare a few dollars to help these two get better, I would wag my tail furiously in thanks. You can send a check to HSBC at 7347 Midtown Rd., Siren, WI 54872, if you’d like to assist.

Well, I may have gotten a bath, but my brother is getting both a bath and a haircut - here come the clippers! Ha! I’ll count my blessings that I’ve got relatively short hair, and I’ll try not to laugh when I go outside to watch.

Stay cool, everybody, and I’ll see you here next week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096.

Blacky Shelter

WEBSTER LIONS 30TH CHICKEN BAR-B-Q

Sun., June 28, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Can you believe it? We are in the final weeks of June and the year 2009 will be half over. Where has it gone? Seems like the older one gets the faster time flies. Sounds like we are finally in for some hot and humid summer weather and still we are high and dry, no rain.

I talked with my sister, Betty Mickota, of International Falls, Minn., just this past week, and she said they have had quite a bit of rain. The temps, however, have been really low some mornings as there was a threat of frost.

Tuesday, June 16, the Siren Methodist Church ladies entertained 43 of their church members with the annual 75 and over dinner. They all enjoyed a meal and played several games with prizes for the winners after that.

The Siren Lioness’ had their installation of officers last Tuesday, June 16, during a dinner at the Roadhouse, north of Siren. Just about all the members were in attendance.

Art and Bev Beckmark, along with Art’s aunt, Violet Beckmark, enjoyed dinner at Hog Wild in Luck last Wednesday, June 17. The meal was put on by Thrivent Financial.

Sympathy to the family of Alvin Schommer who passed away June 12.

Sympathy to the family of Ann Briese who passed away June 13.

Sympathy to the family of Marvel Fossum who passed

Bev Beckmark

Mary Klar

Location: Old Webster High School Tennis Courts Along Hwy. 35 Only buttons purchased prior to 6/28 from a Lion member will be eligible for cash drawing.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Lewis Hope you read Carolyn Marquardt’s essay in last week’s Writer’s Corner in the Inter-County Leader. It’s about the four seasons in Wisconsin and won first prize in the 2009 Al Nelson contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Regional Writers Association. She won a certificate, a check and a traveling trophy which she must return in a year. Congratulations to her once again as she is a member of our local NW Regional Writers.

Wishing LeRoy Jones a good recovery from knee surgery.

He spent a week in Rice Lake and was then transferred to the hospital at Grantsburg (yes, hospital is correct). Good wishes to him.

Sheila Staples and Bernice Abrahamzon did the town on Saturday for Frederic Family Days, beginning at the Frederic Public Library (talk about a jam session, lots of readers and buyers there), moving on to Lake Gas Co. where they lingered visiting with others, enjoying cookies and lemonade and air conditioning, so nice of them to serve a treat, then on to St. Luke’s UM church to enjoy more food (the pies were especially good) and it just happened that Mickey and John Glockzin, LaVonne and John Boyer, Alice and Charles Ford, LaVe Leep, Sheila Staples and Bernice A. all sat at the same round table. You would have thought it was planned but it just

happened. Greeted some friends there including Pastor Cook’s wife, Jane. On to the Frederic Grocery Store for corn dogs. We didn’t hit all the high spots, but gave it a good try. A person can eat just so much and no more.

Friday night, Sheila, Bernice and Rick Abrahamzon visited at Erickson’s Auction House to preview the logging and oldtime display of Vernon Peterson. He had spent three days arranging his collectibles in the building. The auction was set for the next day to disperse the collection of a lifetime.

Vernon had previously sold his collection of meat grinders, only keeping one. Most older families had a meat grinder to use in preparing a hash supper of ground roast beef, potatoes and a little onion. Do young homemakers make hash or know what it is?

The morning book club met last Thursday at the Frederic Public Library to discuss “The Abstinance Teacher.” A bit controversial, but good for lively discussion.

Most of the books read present social issues or challenges.

We recently read a book about Afghanistan and the Taliban and their treatment of women. The kind of books readers might not choose for themselves off the library shelves.

David and Judy Mrdutt of Danbury were received into membership of the Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church on

Bernice Abrahamzon Sunday. They are friends of Alice and Charles Ford of rural Frederic from the days when they all lived in Downing.

A sheet cake was served by Sheila Staples after church services, along with sandwiches, etc. Pastor Tom had the message and helpers were Brad Alden, Dave Gorrenson and ushers. It was also Mission Sunday so a special collection was accepted. The choir also sang a familiar hymn. Nice to have guests too.

The church altar was bright with peonies and iris plus a mixed bouquet.

Good turnout at Skonewood Sunday night, with an excellent program.

Sheila Staples and Rick Abrahamzon attended the high school graduation open house of Vince Nasman Friday night at his home. Others there were the Darrell Imhoff family and Brian Webster family. Renae Peterson of Lewis was also there along with many others.

LaVerne Leep helped celebrate the 94th birthday of Myrtle Johnson several times last week. Myrtle was once a Lewis resident, along with husband, Levi. Myrtle has lived in Luck for a number of years now. LaVe also celebrated her birthday all last week. Best wishes to all.

Siren Senior Center The monthly senior meeting was held on Tuesday, June 16. It was announced that Judy Johnson would be the representative from Siren for the Burnett County Nutrition Board, replacing Ed Smythe. The meetings are held at the government center, Room 162, on the second Thursday of each month and the public is welcome to attend. A memorial of $600 was given to the center in honor of Jeanette Olson. It was decided that this money would go toward the replacement of our flagpole. We also voted to purchase a new selfpropelled lawn mower and this was accomplished the same day by Ralph Severson and Lou Jappe.

The farmers market will also have crafts to sell every second Saturday of the Month, I believe from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Therefore, on July 11, the seniors decided that they would have a bake sale, along with items from the craft store and our greeting cards.

Judy Johnson discussed the possibility of having transportation available for Burnett County. A grant is being written requesting a passenger van that would be used to bus seniors for medical appointments, grocery shopping, etc. Apparently a similar program is now available between Hayward and

Spooner and is working very successfully. As she stated, this is a lengthy process so we might have to wait for that for a while.

Birthday cake was served after the meeting in honor of Erling Oleson, Lorraine Haaf, Bea Talmadge and CeCe Andrewson.

Gratitude is extended to all of the folks who signed the petition and made calls regarding the drivers license assistance department in Siren. It is a strong possibility that due to your efforts we may not lose this convenience.

The Dining at Five dinner will be held on July 2. CeCe is planning on having a picnic-style dinner with chicken salad and tuna salad as the main entrée. There will also be a salad bar, rolls and fresh fruit. Reservations may be made by calling 715-349-2845 or by stopping in at the center and signing up.

The annual Senior Dining Picnic will be held on Thursday, July 16, at noon at the Crooked Lake Park in Siren. All seniors are welcome and the donation is the same as the regular dinners, $3.50 for people 60 years and older. Reservations may be made at all of the dining sites.

Barb Munger Winners at 500 this week were Tom Knopik, Muriel Todd, Ed Berdal, Inez Pearson and Dean Elkin. A special treat of homemade ginger cookies was served compliments of Anke Olesen. Spade winners were Dwaine Bentley, Gerry Vogel, Ralph Groves, Flo Antiel and Sue Hughes. Marie Van Gilder treated the players to donut holes. Thank you gals for keeping our card players happy. We also want to thank the Leader all of these years for furnishing our card players with score sheets for our card games.

We also want to extend gratitude to everyone who has made recent donations to our humane society donation box, It is just about full and ready to make a delivery. Please keep our furry friends in mind while you are shopping or even if you have any clean old blankets or sheets they appreciate everything we donate.

The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The nutrition meals are served at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Our telephone number is 715-349-7810 for any inquiries.

Academic news OSHKOSH – University of Wisconsin Oshkosh officials have announced the names of students who qualified for the university’s dean’s list and honor roll in the spring semester of the 2008-2009 school year.

To qualify for the honor roll, a student must take at least 12 credits and earn a grade-point average of at least 3.3, out of a possible 4.0, or all A’s.

Those with a GPA of 3.75 or higher qualify for the dean’s list.

Osceola Chelsea Benitz, honor roll; Kelsey Hendricks, dean’s list;

MANKOTA, Minn. – The academic high honor and honor lists, dean’s lists, for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Dr. Scott R. Olson, provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Among the more than 14,500 students, a total 787 students qualified for the high honor list by achieving a 4.0 straight-A average, while 2,164 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the honor list. To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours for a grade.

Amery Samantha Falck, SR, honors; Clayton Sara Jo Kuntz, SR, honors;

St. Croix Falls Amy Busby, honor roll; Turtle Lake Lance Hougdahl, honor roll. – submitted ••• ST. PETER, Minn. – The spring semester dean’s list at Gustavus Adolphus College has been released. The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7 grade-point average, (based on a scale in which 4.0 = A, or higher for the semester ending in May 2009.

The following local students were named to the dean’s list at Gustavus Adolphus College: Amery Breanna Draxler; Luck Elizabeth Bowman; Osceola Collin Lehman; Jessica Weber; St. Croix Falls Laura Hedeen; Abbe Paulhe. - submitted •••

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Augsburg College is a private college of the liberal arts and sciences located in the Twin Cities with a branch campus in Rochester, Minn. Augsburg’s approximately 4,000 students come from diverse religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The college emphasizes intellectual freedom in the search for knowledge, responsiveness to the needs of society and the world, and the preparation of students for services and leadership in church and society. Founded in 1869, Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

The following student from the area recently completed their requirements for graduation.

Caylin Bowman of Grantsburg. She earned a chemistry degree. - submitted •••

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Frederic Lisa Chelmo, FR, honors; Luck Brooke Olson, JR, honors; Osceola Shalane Pruno, SO, honors; Turtle Lake Kayla Scheps, JR, honors. - submitted ••• ROCHESTER, Minn. – Rochester Community and Technical College is pleased to announce its spring semester 2009 graduates. RCTC congratulates these graduates who reside in the local community for successfully completing the requirements for their program of study. Rochester Community and Technical College serves nearly 8,000 students a year in diploma and degree programs.

St. Croix Falls Brian D. Offerdahl, AAS, law enforcement. - submitted •••

Burnett Community Library

Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Birth announcements Born at Amery Regional Medical Center:

A girl, Marley Louise Zelinski, born June 4, 2009, to Alexandria Bloom and Jacob Zelinski, Turtle Lake. Marley weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A girl, Myka Mae McCarty, born June 4, 2009, to Greta and Tyler McCarty, Amery.

Myka weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A girl, Hailee Nicole Jungmann, born June 6, 2009, Kayla Heacock and Jacob Jungmann, Amery. Hailee weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A girl, Amelia May Miller, born Jun 12, 2009, to Amanda Cook and Randy Miller, Turtle Lake. Amelia weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A girl, Kyleigh Marie Luoma, born Jun 12, 2009, to Melanie and Jeffrey Luoma, Clayton. Kyleigh weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.

••• A girl, Madisyn Rose Heacock, born June 12, 2009, to Ashley Turek-Shay and Mathew Heacock Jr., Amery. Madisyn weighed 9 lbs., 1 oz.

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Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

A boy, Logen Alexander Pendleton, born May 20, 2009, to Nicole and Joseph Pendleton, Shafer, Minn. Logen weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz.

••• A girl, Elinor Jane Westby, born May 21, 2009, to Benjamin and Rachel Westby, Taylors Falls, Minn. Elinor weighed 9 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A born, Croix Alan Franceen, born May 22, 2009, to Rachel and Todd Franceen, Chisago City, Minn. Croix weighed 9 lbs., 5 oz.

••• A girl, Norah Mae Gorres, born May 22, 2009, to Beau and Karen Gorres, Amery.

Norah weighed 5 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A boy, Justin James LaVigne, born May 23, 2009, to Monica and Jeremy LaVigne, St. Croix Falls. Justin weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz.

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A boy, Drake Daniel Schommer, born May 24, 2009, to Chelsie Heule and Benjamin Schommer, Milltown. Drake weighed 6 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A boy, Liam Joel Rochford, born May 24, 2009, to Laura and James Rochford, Dresser.

Liam weighed 9 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A girl, Kendra Lee Lehman, born May 26, 2009, to Rebecca and Jared Lehman, St. Croix Falls. Kendra weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz.

••• Twin girls, Aubrie Lynn and Megan Beverly Popham, born May 27, 2009, to Leeann Nasman and Dewey Popham, Grantsburg. Aubrie weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz. and Megan weighed 5 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A boy, Benett Joseph Ulmaniec, born May 27, 2009, to Jennifer and James Ulmaniec, Grantsburg. Benett weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz.

••• A girl, Natylee Ranae Pierre, born May 29, 2009, to Jodi Grasper and Nathaniel Pierre, Luck. Natylee weighed 9 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A girl, Addison Mae Gould, born May 30, 2009, to Kim and Josh Gould, Amery. Addison weighed 9 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A girl, Camryn Rose Cox, born May 30, 2009, to Coy and Melissa Cox, Taylors Falls, Minn. Camryn weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A girl, Kylie Lee Johnson, born May 31, 2009, to DJ and Margie Johnson, Osceola.

Kylie weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz.

••• A girl, Jolee Renee Marquand, born June 1, 2009, to Bradley and Tammy Marquand, Amery. Jolee weighed 6 lbs., 3 oz.

••• A boy, Grason Lawrence John Voss, born June 1, 2009, to Breana Voss and Paul Linnerooth, Taylors Falls, Minn., Grason weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A boy, Nolan John Hennessey, born June 2, 2009, to John and Kelly Hennessey, Grantsburg. Nolan weighed 8 lbs., 15 oz.

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Interstate Park news Naturalist programs at Wisconsin Interstate Park Friday, June 26

The Owl and the Mouse, 3 p.m., at the grassy area in the center of the North Campground. Meet Aztec, a live South American spectacled owl, and play a game that illustrates the exceptional hearing of some nocturnal animals that have the best hearing of any on earth. A fun activity for the entire family.

Wednesday, July 1

The Lure of Soft Gold and White Pine, 10 a.m., at the Summit Rock Trail sign. Travel through history with naturalist Julie Fox on a hike to the summit.

Thursday, July 2

Saturday, June 27

Hiking the Ice Age Trail, 2 p.m., at the Pothole Trail sign. The Pothole Trail is the western terminus of the 1,200-mile-long Ice Age National Scenic Trail that spans the state of Wisconsin. Join the naturalist and learn about the unique geology of Interstate Park, a unit of the Ice Age National Scenic Reserve.

If the River Could Talk … 4 p.m., at the Summit Rock Trail sign. Meet naturalist Barb Walker and hear some of the fascinating history of the St. Croix River Valley on this sce-

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nic hike to the summit.

The Secrets of Eagle Peak, 7 p.m., at the Eagle Peak Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp. Join the naturalist for a hike up the trail and learn the secrets of the peak and see a beautiful view of the St. Croix River Valley.

Nature story time, 10 a.m. Join naturalists Julie Fox or Barb Walker for a story and activity chosen especially for children pre-K through kindergarten and their parents.

Check at the park office upon arrival for program location.

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

Orange

Dale and Jeanette Schoeller from Jefferson spent Friday and Saturday with Marvel Merriam. Mark and Julie Freeborn visited her on Sunday.

Last week Reeny Neinstadt, Natalie Flagstat, Breanna, Brendon and Brittany and Mitchell Johnson drove up to Gooseberry Falls, Minn. They helped Brendon celebrate his eighth birthday. Brittany and Mitchell met their mother at Rice Lake on Saturday to return home after a two-week visit here with cousins and grandparents.

Chris Witzany’s family visited Jack and Jeri on Father’s Day and had supper with them.

Sunday night Jack’s brothers and sisters helped him celebrate his birthday.

Cameron Trano spent the Father’s Day weekend with Lee and Sandy Trano on Connors Lake.

Tim O’Brien spent Saturday at Jack and LaVonne’s. That evening Theresa and Dave Childers took them out to eat at McKenzie

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Landing. Tom and Becky visited them on Sunday.

Matt Lindberg from Colorado is spending the week visiting his parents, Pat and Nancy O’Brien.

Nancy Krause spent a couple days visiting her daughter Leslie at Ashland.

On Monday six memebers of the Harmony HCE club had their annual trip. They traveled to Superior and toured the whaleback ship, SS Meteor, in the harbor. Later they had lunch at Barker’s Island Restaurant.

Last Wednesday Fran Krause joined the Bethany Quilters for lunch at Emily’s in Webster.

Circle you calendar. The annual Orange School Picnic is Sunday, July 19, at noon. Tell all former students and families of the event.

Everyone is welcome.

A boy, Brody Jeffrey Curtis, born June 2, 2009, to Jennifer and Jeffrey Curtis, Amery.

Brody weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A boy, Ezekiel James Stolhammer, born June 3, 2009, to Eric and Genevieve Stolhammer, St. Croix Falls. Ezekiel weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz.

••• A girl, Raeleigh Grace Belleza, born June 3, 2009, to Amanda Museus and Robert Monson, St. Croix Falls. Raeleigh weighed 6 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A girl, Taylor Lynn Anderson, born June 3, 2009, to James and Desiree Anderson, St. Croix Falls. Taylor weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A girl, Macey Grace McNitt, born June 4, 2009, to Heidi and Chad McNitt, Dresser.

Macey weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz.

••• A boy, Dayne Matheu McKnight, born June 6, 2009, to Cory and Kendra McKnight, Siren.

Dayne weighed 9 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A girl, Killian Amare Deming, born June 5, 2009, to Amanda Whitebird and Ryan Dem-

ing, Round Lake. Killian weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz.

••• Twins, a boy, Logan Scott Nelson, and a girl, Alana Marie Nelson, born June 5, 2009, to Beth Wallace and Jeremy Nelson, Star Prairie. Logan weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz., and Alana weighed 6 lbs.

••• A boy, Wayne Lynn Dorn, born June 9, 2009, to Ron and Charissa Dorn, Danbury.

Wayne weighed 5 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A boy, Chace Tyler Cook, born June 10, 2009, to Sara Jensen and Shad Cook, Grantsburg. Chace weighed 5 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A boy, Matthew Christopher Hammond, born June 10, 2009, to Lindsey Hammond, Danbury. Matthew weighed 6 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A boy, Coby Alan Troff, born June 12, 2009, to Tabatha Troff, Balsam Lake. Coby weighed 6 lbs.

••• A girl, Madisyn Marie Nalley, born June 14, 2009, to Renee Allen and Lucas Nalley, Osceola. Madisyn weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz.

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SCF Senior Center

by Carol Van Buskirk

With the temps and humidity rising into the 90s this week, we must all be mindful to drink plenty of fluids, preferably water or juice, and take plenty of rest periods from your work.

Our July birthdays include Russ Adams, Rita Boyle, Leo Chartrand, Mary Lou Lund, Bernice Olson, Marian Davison, Joyce Nelson, Bill Farmer, Muriel Radelin and Leota Schwan.

Tuesday, 39 people enjoyed cards and Dominos at the center. 500 card winners were Olga Young, Bruce Medchill, Jeanette Berquam, Carol Van Buskirk and Shirley Sims. The 9-bid winners were Carol Van Buskirk and Millie Lundberg. Domino winners were Don Anderson, Ione Meixner and George Meixner.

Thursday was a busy day at the center, with exercise and Skip-Bo followed by potluck lunch and the monthly meeting. Bonnie Prazak of St. Croix Valley Memorial Hospital spoke to us on advanced directives and living wills. Ron and Elaine Edlund were featured as seniors of the month and George Meixner was honored as retiring from the local fire department after 50 years of service to the local community. Other ideas were

discussed, including making a character for the Polk County Fair, parade float for Wannigan Days and Relay for Life on Friday, June 27. This full day ended with 20 persons playing 500 cards in the evening. Winners were Phil Mevissen, Charlie Mevissen, Pat Willets and Bob Norlander. Bren Nel Ward and Pat Willits won the 9 bid.

Friday had four playing Bridge and 14 at Bingo. Coverall winner was Delores Benson.

The top two winners at Cedar Lake on Saturday were Bren Nel Ward and Roger Greenly. Rich Hustad won the free game. It took two ladies to unseat Bob Norland and Rich Hustad at the last game by putting them 400 points in the hole.

Does anyone know which senior member eats ice cream with a soup spoon?

How I’m living my life today for a better tomorrow.

Try everything twice.

Keep only cheerful friends, grouches pull you down.

Never stop learning: computers, crafts, gardening or whatever pleases you.

Keep laughing and laugh hard.

Don’t stop moving, don’t stop living and don’t stop loving. Lost time can never by found.

News from the Service ST. CROIX FALLS – Army Pvt. Jonathan R. Warner has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and cere-

mony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.

He is the son of Gary Warner, St. Croix Falls, and the brother of Brad Warner, Luck.

Warner is a 2004 graduate of St. Croix Falls High School. - submitted

Grantsburg Public Library T h e s e boys enjoyed recycling art supplies at the Grantsburg Public Library’s s u m m e r reading program Grantsburg Goes Green.

– Photo submitted

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Cloverton-Markville Driving into Cloverton from the Wisconsin side, one can’t help but notice the lovely yard and grounds of the home of Jeni and Wes Cemenski. Wes has used his landscaping skills to create a charming little area. Further down on Rutabaga Road, the weekend home and yard of the Lugers, Mike and Sandy, and Bob and Jacquie, are equally beautiful.

Cheryl and Paul Fornengo have made some simple and pretty changes to the home that once belonged to Peter and Emma. And, of course, as we approach the intersection of Rutabaga Road and White Tail Lane, the lupine on both sides of the road are putting on their annual show. Culminate your view with the nice flowers of the Ken and Peggy Coveau home and you’ve had quite a ride.

Many other yards out here in Cloverton and Markville are lovely also but happen to be off the main drive.

Irises seem to be the main late-spring flower this year. Deloris Schirmer, the Bakers and the Blokzyls all are bragging about how well this flower is doing this year.

Nick Allen came up last week to spend an overnight with Grandma Helen. She also reports that granddaughter Emma of Stillwater, Minn., is in San Francisco with her Girl Scout

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group this week.

Clara Lilly has been the queen of the week out here. First of all, Darlene Merimonti and she went to graduation ceremonies for granddaughter Nicki the first week in June, then, the following weekend, they went back to White Bear Lake, Minn., for a party in the park for Nicki.

At the senior dining program on June 11, Darlene and Cheryl Wickham brought a birthday cake to help celebrate Clara’s birthday with the other seniors.

Deloris Schirmer said she really enjoyed the tacos she had for Taco Tuesday at Cozy Corner Inn last week.

Shirley Blokzyl spent a week in Madrid, N.Y., with her daughter and her family. Jerry had quality time with his son Michael in Lindstrom, Minn., and then Mike stayed with Jerry for a day after he brought him home.

Bill Carlin joined his dad, Ed, for an afternoon of fishing on Little Tamarack Lake on Saturday. They caught lots of sunfish.

Beverly Carlon took some cookies and went to visit Maria Starowoitow last week.

Maria is enjoying being at home again, but she was careful about eating too many cookies. She wants to stay healthy.

Dewey - LaFollette

Sympathy is extended to Duane and Nettie Otis and other family members due to the death of Duane and Nettie’s niece, Ann Briese. She was 38.

John, Kim and Nash DeLawyer returned to Spooner recently from San Antonio, Texas., for Nash Joseph’s baptism. The ceremony was conducted by Fr. Andrew Ricci at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church on June 13.

Lunch for family and friends was served at Tim and Trudy DeLawyer’s home.

Karen and Holly Mangelsen enjoyed a visit with Florence Brewster in Siren Monday afternoon. Muriel Anderson was there also.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen, Gerald Mangelsen and Diana Mangelsen went to Amery on Wednesday to the visitation for Ann (Otis) Briese. Hank, Karen and Gerald also attended an open house there at Dynatronix, where Larry Mangelsen works.

Pastor Earl and Joan Korhonen and their children Elcka, Daniel, Caleb and Christina visited Donna and Gerry Hines Thursday. The Korhonens live in Radcliffe, Iowa. Other visitors of Gerry and Donna during the week were Nina and Lawrence Hines, Don and Lida Nordquist, Karen and Hank Mangelsen and Mark and Sue Hines.

Chad, Jenny, Aubrey and Ashley Harrison

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visited Lawrence and Nina Hines Friday.

Sue and Roger Mroszak went to Forest Lake, Minn., Friday and joined Dick and Phyllis Ehlers, Roger and Karen Route and Mary and Bob Anderson at the harness races there.

They stayed overnight with Dick and Phyllis.

On the way home Saturday, they visited Ted and Mary Tempest.

Nina and Lawrence Hines went to the Twin Cities Saturday and attended the birthday party for their great-grandson, Joshua Kukowski.

Larry, Heidi, Celie and Baxter Mangelsen spent the weekend at their camper. They helped Hank Mangelsen celebrate Father’s Day Sunday.

Randy Schacht and Bob Watkins each provided special music at Lakeview United Methodist Church Sunday in honor of Father’s Day. Don and Lida Nordquist celebrated Father’s Day in Frederic Sunday with Joleen and Richard Funk and family and Jan and Jim Schott and family.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen were supper guests of Jake and Holly Mangelsen and family Sunday. April and Dave Close and family were there, too.

Mary and Frank Schaaf spent an overnight at Arlington last weekend helping their brother-in-law Frank Schwoppe celebrate his 75th birthday. The next day had them at the home of more relatives for a nice reunion.

Our garden is not doing really well so far.

We have a good growth of peas, beans, onions and potatoes, but some critter, we think, is attacking the corn. Some crops have just barely germinated, if at all.

Keep those gardens healthy, wherever you are.

Luck Senior Center

by Marlene Denissen

I am sure you have read about me and my cooking skills in the Luck Senior News. I would like to give the center equal time and tell you about it. It’s a wonderful gathering place where active older adults come to laugh and have a good time. You can sit and listen to amazing stories about this community and the people who had lived here and they know the names of their neighbors. I have lived in areas where people don’t know the names of people living in the same apartment building. In a way the people who come to the center are a family because we care about each other and are interested in them.

We hope to extend our “family” to the people in our community and invite you to come to “The Gathering Place.’’ By the way, you don’t have to be old to come there but you do need a sense of humor. Richard tells us some very hilarious jokes (they’re decent).

We served our Women’s Tea on Friday, June 19. When the Queen of England served tea to the commoners she would provide the ladies with hats and gloves so the king wouldn’t know they were commoners. The “Ladies of Luck” are royalty so I provided them with hats. We folded the edge and shaped paper bags, spray painted them and then the

women decorated them with ribbon, lace, silk flowers, butterflies and feathers. Every lady made a hat and no two were alike. Collin Mueller played the piano and provided us with lovely music. He even got a hat for himself. Richard came and told one of his great jokes. My friends Mary, Cindy and Donna came and helped. Gratitude is extended to all who helped.

Upcoming events: I will he teaching a series of cooking classes, including how to plan a menu and how to set a lovely table properly. I would also like to teach a series of cooking classes for 11-to 15-year-old children. During the classes you will learn how to and help to prepare the food. You will eat the meal you made and have your own recipe book to take home. Would you please call the center at 715-472-8285 and let me know if you would be interested in either of these classes or have children who would like to join our classes?

We wish all of you who have a birthday this month a very happy birthday. As usual, we will he serving meat sandwiches, pie, ice cream and drinks for Lucky Days. We serve from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will have other events and hope you will join us. You are always welcome, so please come to visit.

Frederic Senior Center

by Ardyce Knauber

Monday Spades was played with the following winners: Eleanor Bonneville in first place, Willis Williams in second place and Carmen Marek in third place.

Tuesday Whist was played. Our morning coffee gang and morning pool players have a good time and enjoy our center together.

Wednesday Pokeno always has a good bunch of gals. Card games are also played along with refreshment time together.

Thursday 500 cards was played with the following winners: Marlyce Borchert in first place, Donald Antel in second place, Flo Antel in third place and Norma Nelson in fourth place.

Friday the Pokeno group played.

Family Day activities were enjoyed on Sat-

urday and we observed Father’s Day and enjoyed the music of Duaine Pursel We had a picnic-type luncheon and later played cards and Bingo. We handed out pictures of our over 90 party to our 12 over-90 members.

I believe belonging to an organization and keeping active keeps you young. We have proved this.

The fire department had their pork roast fundraiser across the street and we enjoyed participating in this for our supper and raffles.

We have the senior club’s area meeting at our center on Tuesday, June 23. It’s good to get ideas from other clubs.

Your regrets aren’t what you did, but what you didn’t do. Take every opportunity and do the best you can.

STILL TIME TO APPLY FOR NEXT YEAR’S HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOME

Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity in Siren is still accepting applications for our partner family for the home build in the summer of 2010. Applications are due by June 30. To get an application, call 715-349-7477.

Eligibility requirements for Habitat Partner Family: • Present home inadequate or substandard • Can’t obtain conventional home loan from another lender • Have lived in Burnett County for at least one year • Willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity • Annual income requirement is based on family size but must be at least $1500/ month or $18,000/year.

The application must be completed by June 30.

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SCRMC Employee of the Month St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls congratulates Holly Bergstrom who has been chosen employee of the month for July 2009.

Bergstrom is a clinic nursing assistant at SCRMC. – from SCRMC

IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED!

The Supreme Court of the State of Wisconsin appoints the members of the District 11 Committee of the Office of Lawyer Regulation. This committee investigates and reports on attorney conduct to ensure the ethical and competent practice of law by Wisconsin attorneys. I am honored to have been selected chairman of that committee.

I have successfully handled injury and death cases since 1977. Home, hospital and office appointments are available. Cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, such that if there is no recovery, there is no fee. When you, a relative or a friend, need an attorney, you should contact John Grindell at Grindell Law Offices, S.C., Box 585, Frederic, WI 54837. Telephone: 715-327-5561.

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LIBRARY NEWS Amery Public Library “The Weight of Heaven,” by Thrity Umrigar The loss of a child is a burden few couples can survive. When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their 7-year-old son Benjamin, their world collapses. Months later Frank accepts a job half a world away in Girbaug, India. He will be running a factory, and it seems like a chance for them to start over. Ellie makes friends, and the couple starts to put their lives back together again.

Soon Frank becomes interested in Ramesh, a bright 9-year-old son of their servants. Ramesh becomes the focus of Frank’s efforts to put his family back together again but the path he takes brings difficulties beyond his imagining.

“The Weight of Heaven” is a well-written dark tale of obsession and culture clashes in the far-off world of India.

Library Notes: Be Creative @ Your Library, the summer reading program continues, with 246 children participating. It is still not too late to sign up for the program, which goes until Wednesday, August 26. Help your child keep those hard won reading skills over the summer.

The next program will be Nothandu Zulu of the Black Storyteller’s Alliance on July 1, at 10:30 a.m.

Teens Read book group meets on July 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. We are reading “The Radioactive Boy Scout,” by Ken Silverstein.

Pick up a copy at the circulation desk and join us if you are a teen.

Otaku Club is meeting all summer for teens and older who love gaming, manga books and anime films. Stop in and check it out if you are a teen.

Friends of the Library book group meets on July 20, at 7 p.m. to discuss “The Rapture of Canaan,” by Sheri Reynolds. Pick up a book at the circulation desk and join us if you can.

The Friends of the Library extended gratitude to everyone who purchased Ameryopoly games, shirts and book bags at the art fair and to everyone who worked the booth.

Check out our Be Creative display case at the Amery Area Public Library. We have stained glass, knitted items, quilts, painting, graphic collage, wood carving and wood miniatures, photography, weaving, sculpture and wine.

If you have a chess set laying around your house that no one is using, the Amery Area Public Library is looking for a couple more chess sets. Ours is often in use and we have a great area now for this activity.

Library hours

Hours are Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday and 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.

Clear Lake Public Library Plant and book sale

Thursday, June 25, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Friday, June 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., the eighthannual Friends of the Clear Lake Library plant and book sale.

and Thursday, July 2, 10 a.m., will be the theme, At the Zoo. Story time Wednesday, July 8, 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, July 9, 10 a.m., will be the theme, I’ve Got Rhythm.

Summer Reading kickoff

Regular library hours

The Summer Reading kickoff will begin Monday, June 29, with Magician Brian Richards at the elementary school gym, 11 a.m.

A knitting and crocheting class will be held Mondays, June 29 and July 6, 5 p.m.

Story time Wednesday, July 1, 6:30 p.m.

Monday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Tuesday: 11 a.m.

- 7 p.m.; Wednesday: 2 - 8 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. We can be reached by phone at 715-263-2802 or by email at clearlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us. The library will be closed July 3.

Luck Public Library

Sterling Bank awards $12,000 in scholarship to local graduates LUCK – Several local students are among a group of recent area high school graduates that have been selected to receive $12,000 in education funding from Sterling Bank. A total of 12 students (three each) from Barron, Chetek, Luck and Rice Lake high schools were chosen by their school’s faculty or scholarship committee to receive $1,000 each to help them pay for college tuition costs.

Those receiving Sterling Bank scholarship awards include Elizabeth Roatch, Brandon Johns and Katie Nordby from Barron High School. Roatch is planning to attend UW-Stout to study art education while Nordby will enroll at Brown College to pursue a degree in graphic design. Johns will attend UW-Barron County.

The three scholarship winners from Chetek High School are Elizabeth Fijalkiewicz, Megan Davis and Samuel Zwernik. Fijalkiewicz is headed to the University of Minnesota at Duluth to major in premedical studies, Davis will study marketing at UW-River Falls and Zwernik is enrolling at UW-La Crosse to major in kinesiology.

James Longhenry, Hannah Melin and Ashley Overby are the scholarship recipients from Luck High School. Overby plans to major in biology at UWOshkosh, Melin will attend UW-River Falls to study agricultural business and Longhenry is headed to UW-River Falls to study business administration.

The scholarship winners from Rice Lake High School include Stephanie Abbott, David Lorentz and Stephanie Regenauer. Lorentz is headed to UW-Barron

County to pursue a degree in elementary education. Regenauer will attend UWEau Claire and study political Science and Abbot is planning to study secondary education at UW-Whitewater.

Sterling Bank scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s demonstration of leadership, good judgment, work ethic and character. Also considered are participation in scholastic and/or athletic endeavors, volunteer activities, pursuit of academic excellence and the desire to serve the community.

With more than a century of service to the area, Sterling Bank has a long history of supporting scholarship programs and civic projects. This year, the bank made a commitment to invest more than ever in the lives of area young people. In addition to awarding a new single-year high of 12 scholarships, Sterling Bank also sponsored Student of the Month and Star of the Game programs, where students were highlighted in local newspapers and radio broadcasts for outstanding achievement both in the classroom and on the playing fields. In all, nearly 150 individuals were honored during the school year.

Sterling Bank is a locally owned community bank that has served the communities of northwestern Wisconsin since 1885. It is the longest-tenured bank in Barron County and among the oldest in Wisconsin. With branches in Barron, Chetek, Luck and Rice Lake, Sterling Bank is a full-service financial institution that supports initiatives that benefit the community. Member FDIC. - submitted

Centuria ready to party Extends Memory Days vendor sign-up CENTURIA - The village, anticipating a larger-than-normal turnout for its July 10-12 Memory Days celebration, has extended its vendor sign-up to June 27.

Memory Days kicks off Friday afternoon, July 10, with that evening’s opening local band Medula Head Rush taking the stage at 9 p.m. in Centuria’s downtown on Main/Fourth Street. The festival continues Saturday morning, July 11, as the all-vendors-welcome market in the downtown starts at 9 a.m., to include all manner of crafts, trades, foods (concessions and retail, farmers market), and professionals, coinciding with a morning youth talent show on the main stage.

After the kids games and parades, a

full afternoon and evening of live music begins with Sandy Bishop’s Children’s Variety Show at 2 p.m., followed by local string/folk dance-around band, The Juggernauts. The evening lineup opens with Polk County’s own funk grunge group, Squib, and concludes with Twin Cities and Midwest’s “psychobilly” rock and roll sensation, Javier Trejo and his band.

“We’ve had a pretty good response for the all-vendor market that Saturday, the 11th,” said event volunteer Tim Krenz.

“Keeping the registration date open until June 27 allows us to go even bigger, with more diversity, variety and fun, which makes it better for vendors for exposure and profits – and most importantly, fun for people.”

For more info on vending or the entertainment and activities at Centuria Memory Days, call the village hall at 715-646-2300. - submitted

Seniors host Women's Tea Be Creative @ Your Library is the theme of this year’s summer reading program, and last Wednesday the Luck Public Library hosted a program from Underwater Adventures from Mall of America. The program included the opportunity to touch live sharks and other underwater creatures. The next three summer reading programs at Luck Library will feature Festival Theatre of St. Croix Falls. All programs are on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. June 24 will be on theater arts, July 1 will be on visual arts and July 8 will be on story arts.

Call 715-472-2770 for more information. — Photos by Mary Stirrat

On Friday, June 19, the Luck Senior Center sponsored a Women’s Tea. The planning and organizing of the tea was done by Marlene Dennisen, who works three days a week at the center. Ladies who attended the tea were treated to many different kinds of tea, tea sandwiches, raspberry scones, pumpkin and corn muffins, with a delicate lemon cookie for desert.

Background music for the event was provided by Colin Mueller at the piano.

Dennison provided a brief history of the tea party, then followed with a story of “A Cup of Christmas Tea.” After lunch, all who attended were provided with materials to make their own special hat. Pictured here are Dennison with two of her friends, Cindy Lou and Mary, who helped in the kitchen. Also pictured are several participants and their lovely millinery creations. - Special photos

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Collected by

Clayton Jorgensen

Clam Falls area

152 years

Editor’s note: This is the seventh in a series on the history of the Clam Falls area, compiled by local historian Clayton Jorgensen

Clam Falls Village

The village of Clam Falls continued to grow during the 1890s, becoming one of the largest towns in the county. The new Sund General Store was the largest for miles around. Many other businesses were starting up in the village. A meat market, shoemaker shop, feed store and dental office were some of the new places. Isaac Goodwill started a dance hall, saloon and poolroom. Peter Hyland also built a saloon and it was said Clam Falls once had thirteen saloons.

Goodwill’s Saloon later became an undertakers parlor and after that the Methodist congregation bought the building and used it for their church.

Christian Nelson opened a photography shop and took many pictures of the area. His great-nephew, Jarold Nelson, helped with many of the photos used in this project.

Frank Norling was manager of the cooperative creamery and the village also had a cheese factory. The co-op concept was first started in the Luck area and Clam Falls had a lot of Danes and at one time was part of Luck Township.

Dr. F.H. Turner built a hospital in Clam Falls and started his medical practice there. The hospital was one of the few in the area in 1898. Later the building became the Nazarene Church. A little later the Clam Falls telephone

Some of the people of Clam Falls posed for a photograph in 1901. The gathering was for an Old Settler’s Picnic.

Part of Main Street is pictured; on the far side is: Fred Dinger’s Store, Frank Norling’s Cheese Store and Factory, George Kyuck’s Saloon – present site of Clam Falls Tavern, Meat Market and Shoemaker Shop. Shown on the near side is Goodwill’s Saloon and Dance Hall, later the dance hall became the Methodist Church (tall building). company was started.

The old school was enlarged and made into a hall. The first floor was used for meetings and the second floor

for social events. One of the largest events held there was the wedding reception for Hazel and Harvey Dueholm.

The village also had an Odd Fellows Lodge and Modern Woodmen’s Lodge.

In 1900 Clam Falls built a new school north of the village. The school name was changed to Poplar Ridge. It was very unique in that it had a high-ceiling activity room and later it became a basketball court. Before the Lutheran congregation had a church building they used the school. In 1907 the Lutheran

congregation built a church building across the road from the school.

When the Catholic congregation wanted a church building Pat McHale and ladies from the church started fundraisers. The fundraisers were church suppers, which the lumberjacks enjoyed. They enjoyed them so much the congregation was able to build their church building in 1902. This was the first church building in Clam Falls Township.

Poplar Ridge School and new Lutheran church.

Louis Sund’s 1890 residence and store in Clam Falls.

Clam Falls Catholic Church in 1902. First church building in Clam Falls Township. – Photos submitted

Rebuilt hall from Old Clam Falls School, 1900.

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Festival’s Featured Artist Though Valarie Falken comes to Festival Theatre from Brooklyn Park, Minn., her hometown is Brookings, S.D. Her training as a theater artist was at South Dakota State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies and theater with a minor in German.

“The first time I was ever on stage was during my freshman year in high school,” said Falken. “I played the role of Liat in ‘South Pacific’ and music theater has been a big part of my work ever since.”

A wide range of acting credits reveal Falken’s versatility on the stage, but also behind the scenes as well. She’s played roles at Theatre in the Round in “The White Sheep of the Family,” at Kaleido-

Valarie Falken scope Theatre Company in “Autobahn,” at the Bryant Lake Bowl in “The Mating Dance of Extinct Birds,” and with The

National Theatre for Children in “Louie Louie!” Behind the scenes, Falken was the choreographer for Chameleon Theatre’s “Evita,” and designed props for “Batboy: The Musical,” “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” and “Seussical.”

In addition to her performance responsibilities with Festival this summer, Falken will also be teaching at Creativity Camp in the areas of drama education and creative movement. She looks forward to being part of the arts education team and using her teaching skills in a new way: “During the school year, I worked as a special education paraprofessional for eighth-graders at Wayzata East Middle School. I am always amazed by what kids can imagine!”

In Festival Theatre’s current production, “Crimes of the Heart,” Falken

plays the role of Babe Botrelle, the youngest of the Magrath sisters. Her character is young, sweet, and hopeful and yet she’s dealing with some big issues. With the fine direction of Matt Sciple and a strong ensemble of actors to help tell Babe’s story, Falken must shoulder the challenge of playing a character who has been arrested for shooting her husband yet doesn’t really want to tell anyone why she has done so.

In her Festival Theatre debut, Falken is quickly distinguishing herself as a strong comic actress and audiences love the way she handles irony in the final act. The Festival Theatre production of “Crimes of the Heart” has just five more performances before it closes June 28. – from Festival Theatre

Frederic 1920 The members of the Frederic band met in the First National Bank building to organize for a new band. Mr. Theodore Wiprud, the leader, assigned the members present the various instruments, and as most of those present were old band members with of knowledge music, it would seem that we would have a good band in the near future. The active members: Theodore Wiprud, director; Paul Johnson, saxophone; Chas.

E. Peterson, clarinet; A.H. Shimniok, clarinet; Fred Burgess, clarinet; V.E. Ashcroft, cornet; Ernest Ackman, cornet; Levi Paulson, cornet; Reuben Wicklund, alto; J.A. Marquette, alto; Fred Johnson, trombone; Gunnard Williams, trombone; P.P. Luke, baritone; A. Swanson, tuba; A. Glanders, snare; A. Perkins, bass drum.

New cars – the Star Garage announced that they have secured the contract for distribution of Chevrolet Motors cars and parts for Frederic and adjacent territory. The Chevrolet line comprises a complete line of motor vehicles in both passenger cars and trucks at prices from $735 and up.

The ladies auxiliary for the Frederic Hospital was organized. Ladies organized to assist with supplies for the Frederic Hospital. Miss Leo Sawyer assumed the management. The doctors turned the entire upper floor over to her, and it’s now a general hospital. In the past, this hospital has struggled along on its own accord, while most all other hospitals in smaller and larger cities are maintained by stockholders or churches. The building of an addition that will house about 10 more patients is contemplated for this spring.

A number of farmers held a meeting and organized the Farmers Conservative Shipping Association. They are planning their first carload of stock in the beginning of February. The shipping fee was set at 5¢ per hundred and the sinking fund at 3¢.

Betty Fenton Historical

Vignettes

The Svea Band. Swedes love music, but with very few elementary educators and no high school in the township, some of the young people who enjoyed music educated themselves in various instruments and organized a band.

It was started in 1900, and these children of the first generation of West Sweden called themselves the Svea Band, with Emil Hallquist as their bandleader. About 20 young men participated, and they provided music at various social and church functions. The band members were impressive, in their blue uniforms. Though economic conditions were not outstanding, these young men seemed happy and gave much of their time to practice, which meant at least a 4- to 5-mile walk to get to the social center for practice.

The owner, J.F. Danniger, sold the Rex Theatre to J.P. Rutan and Sons. The Rex Theatre was new in February of 1919.

Mrs. Paul Malinosky is now in charge of the business at the Elite Café. Mr. Sorenson has operated the café for the past several months, but now wants to open a poolroom. Meal tickets will be $7, meals 50¢.

The popular songs were: “Nancy Lee,” “In the Gloaming,” “Sweet and Low,” “Long, Long Ago When You and I Were Young, Maggie.”

Sinclair Oil was $1.25 per gallon, now 90¢; heavy oil was $1.35 per gallon, now $1; extra-heavy oil was $1.40 per gallon, now $1.15. Oil may be purchased at Pedersen Garage, Frederic.

The water rent due the 10th of each month. Water will be shut off, and $2 will be charged for turning it on again if paid late. (The Water Committee) A Penny Sociable will be held in the basement of Lewis Epworth League.

Admittance, one penny. Supper at 8:30 p.m., everything one penny.

Published in the Frederic Star of 1920, 20 village ordinances relating to the village of Frederic. Width of streets, fire department, relating to buildings and their equipment, new and defective sidewalks, street commissioner, appoint-

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cent in 10 years. The number of farms increased 19 percent, from 3,388 to 4,058.

Come to the big barn dance at Joe Bosak’s, where everybody can enjoy themselves. (Barn dances were very popular in the 1900s.)

Percales, light and dark yardage, 9¢ a yard. This is an advertisement for Frederic Mercantile Co., the finest department store.

Another big barn dance, music being provided by the Rex Orchestra, including piano.

The Frederic Post of the American Legion has purchased two lots from W.J. Starr, through Ketil Stensrud, west of Hagberg’s Store, and will erect a clubhouse there in the near future.

Elaborate plans arranged for big Fourth of July celebration at Lewis.

W.D. Hoover was severely burned after attempting to pour a cup of coffee, but the lid was clogged. After using his knife to loosen the lid, the lid blew up, striking him in the face, breast and one arm. His face and chest were horribly burned. – from Betty Fenton, director of public relations, Frederic area Historical Society

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The official census population of the Frederic Village showed of 602 people, compared to 511 in 1919.

This is joke I found: A minister who guarded his morning study hour very carefully told the new maid that in no circumstances were callers admitted, except, of course, he added, in a case of life and death. Half an hour later, the maid said to the minister: “A gentleman to see you, sir.” “Why, I though I told you no callers,” said the minister. “Yes, I told him,” she replied, “but he says it’s a question of life and death.” So he went downstairs and found an insurance agent.

The Maple Park Pavilion, which was just newly built, about two miles southeast of Frederic, which is now 140th, gave an opening dance. A good crowd and enjoyable time was the result. There is to be a room added, in which lunch will be served.

An annual band concert was held at the Rex Theatre, with excellent program of vocal and instrumental music. Many people attended.

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Polk County 4-H Horse Camp 2009 ST. CROIX FALLS - The Polk County Fairgrounds in St. Croix Falls was recently home to 80 local youth and their horses for one week, from June 8-12.

Horse Camp provides 4-H youth an opportunity to bring their horses camping with them as they learn about the many opportunities available to them and their equine friends. Campers were busy participating in many riding and nonriding events throughout the week, such as barrel racing, trail class, team building, horse judging, English equitation, horse health, horsemanship, crafting a leather project and many many more..

The Polk County Horse Camp is directed by 4-H project volunteers Christine and Karl Schreck. Coordinating an event this large is not possible without the help of the many adult volunteers

The Polk County Fairgrounds in St. Croix Falls was recently home to 80 local youth and their horses for one week from June 8-12. - Photo submitted who spent their time during this week.

“We all see kids coming to camp very shy and apprehensive, but leaving very confident with many new friends and skills that will build on their horseman-

ship skills and their love for horses,” said Christine Schreck, a supporter. “Many thanks also go out to area establishments for their generosity in contributing to this year’s Horse Camp.” Contributors

included Federated Co-ops, Crystal Ball Farms, Baribeau Implement, Tractor Supply and St. Croix Regional Medical Center. - with submitted information

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Art camps and seminars lead into Lamar Festival RURAL ST. CROIX FALLS - Do you want to be involved in the valley’s blossoming arts scene? Do you want to nurture the arts in children? How about for yourself?

Lamar Community Center holds its sixth-annual festival Aug. 14-15 and is offering a number of activities leading into the festival with the support of the Wisconsin Arts Board, the AnneMarie Foundation and area artists. Art camps for kids, a rock band seminar for aspiring performers and sound production internships all begin in July.

Drawing outdoors during the Lamar kids art camp. - Special photo years.

In the final week of the series, Aug. 1014, kids ages 5-7 get an art camp of their own – Dazzling Art! Kids will love the dazzling art projects planned for them in this week of art fun, friends and outside play taught by art camp founder and artist-instructor Brooke Dierkhising, who has a masters in elementary education, five years’ experience teaching art in Chicago, and whose media includes painting and print making.

All the camps run Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids bring a bag lunch. The cost of the camp is $54.70, payable to WITC in advance. An additional materials fee, usually $30, will be $10 or less this year thanks to a generous grant from the AnneMarie Foundation of Phillips Plastics. The final cost for materials will be determined according to the numbers enrolled. Register for any of the art camps through Tanna Worrell at Unity Community Education, 825-2101, ext 1560, or tworrell@unity.k12.wi.us.

Rock school If you want to be part of a band, you can! A five-week seminar for musicians begins July 14, runs for five Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m., and culminates in an onstage performance at the Lamar Festival Aug. 15. Groups will form depending on participants’ preference of genre – rock, jazz, blues, country Western, old time, bluegrass — and will write one song and practice one cover under the guidance of artist-instructors Dave Frank and Brian Liggett. Dave Frank plays violin, guitar, banjo and mandolin and has been a music teacher in St. Croix Falls for four years as owner of the Red Bird Music Store. The multitalented Frank composes, and plays and sings professionally, most recently in the Juggernauts with Dylan Frautschi. He has performed widely, including the Porcupine Music Festival, Indian Creek Orchard, Grecco’s, the Lamar Music Festival and many private parties.

Music innovator Brian Liggett has played in punk, progressive rock, funk,

New CEO for Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin MILWAUKEE – Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin Inc. said Monday that Chris Bauer, the one-time chief executive of Milwaukee’s Firstar Bank, will succeed Douglas Timmerman as the Madison bank’s president and CEO. Timmerman announced earlier this year that he intends to retire.

Bauer will also replace Mark Timmerman as CEO of Anchor’s subsidiary bank, AnchorBank, fsb. Bauer also joins the boards of both the parent company and the bank.

“I cannot think of a better addition to our team than Chris Bauer,” said Douglas Timmerman in a press release. “His experience and proven leadership capabilities will help ensure the future success of Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin and AnchorBank.”

In February, Anchor BanCorp reported

a net loss of $167.3 million, or $7.69 per share, for its fiscal third quarter, largely because of a growing portfolio of bad commercial real estate loans.

The company has yet to report fourthquarter results, and last week it filed a notice with federal regulators that would delay filing its 10-K annual report because it needs more time to time to “finalize the collateral reviews and valuation analyses on its loan portfolio and real estate owned in order to ensure proper recognition of revenues, expenses and loan-loss reserve requirements,” the SEC filing said.

AnchorBank has 74 full-service offices and two loan origination-only offices, all in Wisconsin. It had assets of $4.8 billion as of the end of the firm’s third quarter, Dec. 31, 2008. - from Business Journal of Milwaukee

Lamar Festival The Lamar Festival has been promoting the arts, artists and integrating a variety of arts experiences into this August event since its inception. “Arts experiences such as the kids art camp, the Shy Songwriter’s Forum of 2008, and the rock school and internships in 2009 are offered in order to promote community vitality,” says Lamar director Kathleen Melin. “The festival also brings people here over a multiday event and gives a little boost to the local economy.”

Lineup for this year’s festival includes Afro-Cuban band Salsabrosa, Ellen Whyte and the Sue Orfield Band, Javier Trejo, Manfred, Juizy Blazz, Tribal Spirits, The Belted Galloways and the Ben Mills Mystery Project with inbetween acts by Anthony Del Fiacco, Don Frantz and the spoken word of Kelly Green and Jodi McLain, Lizzie Brown, Lucas Stieman, and more to be announced. For more information go to www.lamarcommunity.org.

The Lamar Festival takes place in rural St. Croix Falls, outdoors on the site of the former Lamar School at 1488 200th St., St. Croix Falls Aug. 14 and 15. - submitted Youth performer Cassie Andrewson on stage at the Lamar Festival. - Special photo

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We’re looking for 20 strong players to play against the Harlem Ambassadors, a professional and entertaining team, in the Frederic gym.

Game night is Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Willingness to have fun is essential!

Players must be at least 19 years of age; women are welcome. Got a friend you like to play with? How about volunteering together? Each player arranges to be sponsored by a local business for $220. The businesses will be given credit as a sponsor.

For more information, check out www.harlemambassadors.com.

Call 715-349-7477 if you have questions and to volunteer.

Sound production interns Lamar is also offering sound production internships this year on four Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., from July 9 to 30, lead by musician and sound technician Bruce Bjork. Bjork will train up to four interns on the nuances of sound production who will then get a chance to assist with stage production and manage the sound boards at the festival Aug. 14 and 15.

Bjork has 40-plus years experience as a professional musician, has booked acts for festivals throughout the Midwest, and also worked professionally in sound production. Participants must be a minimum of 16 years old. Some music experience is preferred. The seminar is free, but space is limited. Service learning hours are available. Contact Bruce Bjork at 715-483-3630 or bbjork@centurytel. net for further details or to reserve a space.

Come join us at Moose Mulligan’s every Friday and Saturday evenings this summer (began June 19) for a fun-filled evening of miniature golf played under torchlight. In addition to the torchlight, some holes will feature “black lights,” special water-feature lighting and neon glow golf balls.

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Kids art camps For the fourth year, kids age 5 to 14 can attend art camps designed just for them at the historic Lamar schoolhouse located in rural St. Croix Falls. “Arts are so important to brain development in children. Besides, they’re fun!” says founder of the art camp, Brooke Dierkhising.

Camp begins July 27 with Art of Every Kind With Friends for ages 8 to 10, which gives kids a chance to experiment with a mound of art supplies while learning some new skills, too. Painter, collage artist, and educator, Alyssa Noterman, will be bringing her dedication to the arts and her nurturance of children to this creative week. Noterman holds a bachelor’s degree in art education and has taught at Grantsburg School and through Osceola Community Education.

For the first time, the art camp will feature pottery and sculpture for kids ages 11-14, Aug. 3-7, under the guidance of artist instructor Winifred Herberg. Kids will build with clay and found objects during a fabulous week and take home their treasures – bisqued, glazed and fired just like the professionals. Herberg comes to the art camp with decades of teaching experience and a joyful dedication to pottery. Her work, which incorporates natural elements, leaves and even lakes, has been featured at the Orchard House Gallery for the past five

Latin, Reggae, metal and blues bands.

He was the booking agent for The Hall for two years and brought national acts to the Milltown venue during that time.

Liggett is an alumnus of McNally Smith School of Music and has drummed for bands including Squib, John Snell X and currently for The Belted Galloways. The cost of the five-week seminar is on a sliding fee scale of $50-$100. Call Kathleen at 715-646-9339 to register or email lamarcommunity@gmail.com.

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Crowds gathered along Hwy. 35 in the village of Frederic on Sunday afternoon for the annual Family Days parade. As has been the tradition with the weekend celebration, good weather prevailed throughout, with a light rain falling, but not until the end of the parade.

These two young girls had front-row seats for Sunday’s Family Days parade.

Photos by Gary King

An American flag unfurled behind a horse rider in Sunday’s Family Days parade.

Crowds gathered to watch fireworks from the shore of Coon Lake on Friday night following the performance by the band Intensive Care, at the band shell. The exploding fireworks lit up the east shore of Coon Lake, from which they were launched.

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Marissa Nelson crowned Miss Frederic FREDERIC - Marissa Nelson, daughter of Jessica Olby and Rich Nelson, was crowned Miss Frederic at a pageant held Saturday evening as part of the 45th-annual Family Days celebration.

Marissa also won the Miss Congeniality title.

Chrissy Chenal, daughter of David and Nancy Chenal, is the new first princess; and Alexsandra Lonetti, daughter of Bill and Krista Struck and Vince Lonetti, is the new second princess.

The royalty, along with the new Little Miss Frederic royalty, will spend the next year representing the village at area community events and parades.

Miss Frederic 2008, Candace Buck, crowns a surprised and excited Marissa Nelson Miss Frederic 2009 at the Miss Frederic pageant Saturday evening. Nelson, who is the daughter of Jessica Olby and Rich Nelson, was also named the Miss Congeniality.

LEFT: Marissa Nelson waves to the audience after just being crowned Miss Frederic 2009 at the Miss Frederic pageant Saturday evening.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

The 2009 Miss Frederic royalty. Back row (L to R): First Princess Chrissy Chenal; Miss Frederic 2009 Marissa Nelson; and Second Princess Alexsandra Lonetti. Front row: Little First Princess Karlie Alexander, Little Miss Frederic 2009 Mikayla Roper and Little Second Princess Emma Bowe.

Proud grandfather, Gary Olby congratulates granddaughter, Marissa Nelson, after she was crowned Miss Frederic 2009 at the Miss Frederic pageant Saturday evening.

The 2009 Miss Frederic pageant opened with the queen contestants dancing to the ‘80s song, “What I Like About You,” by the Romantics. The number became a glowing performance when the house lights went down and the black lights were turned on, illuminating the girls’ outfits.

Contestants join hands as they await the final tabulation of the judge’s scoring sheets. Contestant Kimberly Jones (third from right) wore a beautiful traditional Korean dress for the evening gown portion of the Miss Frederic pageant Saturday night.

Ray Kurkowski shares a special moment with daughter Haley as he escorts her during the evening gown competition of the Miss Frederic pageant Saturday evening.

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Contestant Marissa Nelson sang and danced to a medley of songs from the Broadway musical “Mamma Mia” for her talent presentation at the Miss Frederic pageant held Saturday night.

Amanda Runnels was the beautiful mermaid, wishing she could be part of the human world, as she sang “Part of Your World” from the movie, “The Little Mermaid.”

Alexsandra Lonetti performed an original dance routine to the Michael Jackson hit, “Thriller.” She received the Photogenic Award, chosen by an audience vote. The $1 per vote donation brought in $180, which will be used to help defray transportation costs for the 2009 royalty as they represent Frederic at area community events and parades this coming year.

Chrissy Chenal had just the right boots as she performed the classic Nancy Sinatra song, “These Boots Are Made for Walking,” during the talent portion of Saturday night’s Miss Frederic pageant.

Contestant Haley Kurkowski sang "In Better Hands" by Natalie Grant for her talent competition, Saturday

Kimberly Jones sang "The Way You Do the Things You Do," by the Tempations for her talent presentation.

The new Little Miss Frederic royalty had lots of people wanting to snap photos of them wearing their shiny new crowns. L to R: First Princess Karlie Alexander, Little Miss Frederic 2009 Mikayla Roper and Second Princess Emma Bowe.

Mikayla Roper takes her first walk as the new Little Miss Frederic 2009 at Saturday evening’s Miss Frederic pageant.

Little Miss Frederic 2008, Alexis Doyle, crowns Mikayla Roper Little Miss Frederic 2009 with help from Miss Frederic 2008, Candace Buck.

Alexis Doyle, Little Miss Frederic 2008, gives a farewell wave to the audience at the Miss Frederic pageant Saturday evening.

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This stretch limousine, giving new meaning to the phrase “backseat driver,” made an appearance in Sunday’s Family Days parade. Sunn-Sett Limousine is owned and operated by Wayne Talmadge.

Frederic Public Library director Chris Byerly was dressed up as a book in the Family Days parade, part of the library’s ongoing efforts to promote reading.

Photos by Gary King

Frederic Police Chief RJ Severude traded in his squad car for a horse during the Family Days celebration. He threw candy to kids during the Family Days parade, Sunday.

Well-known local radio announcer Greg Marsten served as emcee of the Frederic Family Days parade, Sunday.

Carol and Ray Thompson wave to the crowd at Frederic’s Family Days parade. The Thompsons will be honored as Frederic’s 2009 Citizens of the Year later this summer at a special banquet sponsored by the Frederic Area Chamber of Commerce. The Thompsons rode in the back of Bob and Marilyn Blake’s horse-drawn carriage (photo at right).

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State agencies award Burnett County Arts Group two grants

by Harriet Rice BURNETT COUNTY - The Burnett Area Arts Group has been awarded two prestigious arts grants: one from the Wisconsin Arts Board in the Creative Communities/Local Arts Agencies category and one from the Wisconsin Humanities Council.

The grants support the upcoming Jens Rasmussen Exhibit and Burnett Arts Festival on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Lakeview Events Center in Siren.

Jenny Goalen, owner of North Wind Arts and co-sponsor of the event, along with local artist Kathy Swingle, wrote and submitted the Wisconsin Arts Board grant proposal in March. “Preparing the grant took nearly two weeks,” Goalen said. “We were in competition with 30 other community projects.”

The WAB Creative Communities program grants encourage arts education and community arts development throughout Wisconsin. The funds support projects that fulfill the WAB’s goals in three areas: arts education, folk and traditional arts, and local arts.

Swingle also worked with her sister, Dr. Ruth Olson, a nationally known folklorist, to formulate the WHC grant proposal. Those monies, matched with BAAG funds, will be used to stage the Jens Rasmussen exhibit, together with follow-on community programs open to the public about the artist and his work.

The project is titled ‘On Their Way into History: the Landscapes of Jens Rasmussen.”

“The Rasmussen exhibit has elements of all three WAB goals as Rasmussen was from Siren,” said Swingle. “He was part of the local culture for years, and as part of the exhibition, my sister will share his history with the community through writings and public forums.”

A painting by the late Jens Rasmussen, whose collection of paintings will be on display Aug. 1 in Siren. - Courtesy family of Jens Rasmussen The WHC supports public programs that engage the people of Wisconsin in the exploration of human cultures, ideas and values.

Sixty of more than 300 Rasmussen oil paintings will be on public display for the first time at the Burnett Arts Festival.

Rasmussen was a Siren resident and painted scenes from everyday life in Burnett County, including familiar buildings, farms, churches and landscapes.

Visitors to the Aug. 1 exhibit will receive written materials about the artist and will have the opportunity to purchase 2010 calendars featuring Rasmussen’s art. The exhibit is made possible through the cooperation of Jens Rasmussen’s family represented by Dr. John Ingalls of Webster. For additional information, visit www.baagart.org. submitted

WHS presents T-shirts Siiri Larsen, (right), representing the National Honor Society at Webster High School, presents a WHS T-shirt to Leader editorial assistant Raelynn Hunter on behalf of the school administration, for outstanding school coverage by the Leader.

Larsen presented Tshirts to the editor and other members of the editorial staff as well. Photo by Marty Seeger

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North Memorial Ambulance is currently recruiting people who may be interested in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and working for the local ambulance service. With ambulances located in Grantsburg, Webster, Danbury, A & H and Spooner, we hope to recruit additional EMTs to fill open positions. North Ambulance currently has both paid and “on-call” positions available.

North Memorial Ambulance will reimburse 100% of the expenses of the course upon successful completion of the class and subsequent employment with our service.

IN ADDITIONAL, North Memorial will give a $1,000 bonus to each new EMT employee that elects to work as an “on-call” EMT at either our A & H, Danbury or Grantsburg ambulance stations upon completion of 500 hours of “oncall” time (subject to need and available funding).

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Staff honored at UHS BALSAM LAKE - Each school year, the Unity community acknowledges the accomplishments of its staff members in various ways.

A proud tradition has been the Outstanding Educator and Support Staff awards. This year’s award recipients announced on the last day of school were: Outstanding Educators of the Year Sandy Schoess: Sixth-grade teacher.

“Engages students which translates in to achievement. Students respect and admire this teacher. Has a quietness and humility that is seen by our staff and students as strength and leadership. The quintessential professional that is dedicated to teaching on every possible level.” sixth-grade teacher.

Craig Miles: “Continually talks about and wonders about if there is a better way to instruct students. Always has the time to talk with someone at any level, whether it be personal or professional. You see and hear the passion in this teacher’s voice as

this teacher guides the students. A daily reminder of the difference we can make in the lives of young people.”

Joni Jensen: Reading specialist. “Radiates a positive attitude with her friendly personalilty. Spends time with individual learning needs. Comes up with fun ideas to engage all of us. Makes a difference in the lives of those who walk the halls of Unity.”

Unity’s 2009 Outstanding Educators and Support Staff awards were presented to: Craig Miles, Joni Jensen, Pat Kastens and Sandy Schoess (not pictured) by Unity Superintendent Brandon Robinson. - Photo by Jeanne Alling

Wannigan Days Kids Parade set TAYLORS FALLS - It’s back! Don’t miss the Wannigan Days Kids Parade, Friday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. on River and Pine Streets in Taylors Falls.

Registration (by the Catholic Church) is from 6:10 - 6:25 p.m. before the parade at 6:30. Kids entries such as: decorated

ATV safety riders

vehicles (bikes, trikes or wagons), nursery rhyme characters, vocabulary parade costumes and other children-oriented entries are also welcome. Come for a fun family event. For questions or preregistration call Pastor Kevin Schumann at 651-465-6792. - with submitted information

Amery Regional Medical Center nationally recognized for excellence in medical marketing AMERY - Honored for advertising excellence in the 2009 Aster Awards, Amery Regional Medical Center received gold and silver recognition in this year’s competition. ARMC was named national winner for the following projects: • Gold award was issued for publication Total Hip Replacement • Silver award was issued for internal newsletter ARMchair The Aster Awards, one of the largest competitions of its kind, is hosted

by Marketing Healthcare Today and Creative Images, Inc. This elite national program recognizes outstanding health-care professionals for excellence in their advertising/marketing efforts.

The 2009 Aster Awards consisted of approximately 3,000 entries from across America. Participant’s entries competed against similar-sized organizations in their category. Entries must score at least in the top 85 percent to receive an award. Judging criteria includes creativity, layout and design, functionality, message effectiveness, production quality and overall appeal.

Outstanding Support Staff of the Year: Patricia Kastens: Administrative assistant. “Has a wonderful spirit of volunteerism. Considered by many to be an ambassador for the Unity School Disrict.

Is meticulous about details and puts heart and soul into everything done here at Unity. Outstanding sense of humor and definitely gets a salute to commitment. And most of all, has intelligence plus character, that by example raises the bar for excellence.” – Reprinted from the June 2009 “The Eagle’s Nest” publication

“Amery Regional Medical Center is among the top in the nation for healthcare advertising expertise… specifically scoring in the top 5 percent. It was an honor to have ARMC participate in the 2009 Aster Awards,” said Melinda R. Lucas, Aster Awards program coordinator. “They exceeded the judges’ expectations.”

Entries in the Aster Awards were judged by a diverse panel of health-care marketing experts. All winners are posted on the Aster Awards’ Web site (www.AsterAwards.com), as well as published in Marketing Healthcare Today, a national health-care marketing magazine.

The Healthcare Advertising Awards is the oldest, largest and most widely respected health-care advertising awards competition. The awards are sponsored

by Healthcare Marketing Report, the leading publication covering all aspects of health-care marketing, advertising and strategic business development. from ARMC

Members of the ATV Safety Riders explored the backwoods from Spooner to Trego last weekend. Club members from across Polk and Burnett counties rode 110 scenic miles over Father’s Day weekend and enjoyed a BBQ steak supper afterwards. The club rides every year in June and emphasizes safety when operating a four-wheel vehicle. For more information on ATV safety riding call 715-327-5525. - Photo Wayne Anderson

CPR and chain saw certification LUCK – Ice Age Trail Association offers CPR and chain saw certification training in Luck.

The safety of volunteers working on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail comes first for the IATA and for the National Park Service. Volunteers are encouraged to take CPR training and when handling chain saws, both CPR and chain saw certification is a requirement.

Red Cross CPR Certification will be offered Saturday, July 11, by Dr. Joy Sazadny. A second repeated session will

be on Sunday, July 12, if enough sign up.

Fista Chainsaw Certification will be offered on Saturday, July 25, all day, and a repeat session will be on Sunday, July 26, again, if enough sign up.

Equipment will be provided.

Registration is open to IATA members at no cost and to nonmembers for $50 for each class.

Contact Dean Dversdall at 715-4722248 to register, to become a member or for any further information. - from IATA Indianhead Chapter

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OMC announces holiday hours for clinic OSCEOLA – Osceola Medical Center has announced its holiday clinic hours for Independence Day weekend. The clinic will be closed Friday, July 3, but OMC’s Urgent Care will be open during the weekend. Urgent Care will be open Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

Urgent Care provides care for minor illnesses and injuries when your regular clinic closes, and for urgent situations that need medical attention, but are not serious enough to visit an emergency room.

Located in the emergency department, OMC’s Urgent Care offers a comfortable clinic approach to your illness or injury

yet with quality emergency care standing by, if needed. It’s also conveniently located near OMC’s diagnostic imaging, the laboratory, surgery and an automated prescription medication dispenser.

Patients using urgent care are generally seen on a first-come, first-served basis. While they try to see patients as quickly as possible, wait times are based on the number of people seeking care and the seriousness of the conditions.

Remember that urgent care is not a substitute for emergency care.

For more information about Urgent Care, contact OMC’s HealthLine at 715294-5687. - submitted

Richard Schaaf of Frederic, owner of Triple Crown BBQ sauce, matched funds raised by Bremer Bank’s hot dog fundraiser on June 5, and donated the money to the Frederic Food Shelf. Schaaf wanted to donate because he says he wants to play an active role in the community. He and wife Bev’s Triple Crown Gourmet BBQ sauce has won three blue ribbon awards at the Minnesota State Fair and will soon be sold in the Frederic area. From (L to R): Schaaf, Bremer’s Glenn Meier and Cherise Miller and LaVonne Boyer of the Frederic Food Shelf. Missing from photo is Anita Peterson of the Frederic Food Shelf. – Photo by Marty Seeger

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Unity students recognized in agriscience fair BALSAM LAKE – This is the ninth year the agriscience fair was offered at the state FFA convention. The FFA AgriScience Fair recognizes middle and high school students who are studying the application of scientific principles and emerging technologies in agricultural enterprises. Each participant must plan and implement a scientific experiment to prove a hypothesis. From the results of this experiment the participants must summarize their findings in a research paper and put together a display.

The results for the Unity FFA members include: In the field of biochemistry/micro-biology/food science, high school individual: Silver medal to Jenelle Larsen for her study, “Better Butter by Color.” Her question was does the color of butter affect the taste perception of butter when sampled by students? She thought students would like colored butter better, but in fact after making the butter from whipping cream and sampling on crackers, students prefered yellow and natural-colored butter better.

In the field of biochemistry/ microbiology/food science, middle school individual: Bronze medal to Joe Larsen for his study, “Pumping Iron.”

His question was are there different visual amounts of iron in various breakfast cereals? Since the iron in ready-to-eat breakfast cereals is in the elemental form and not in a combination with other chemicals, it is sprayed on the outside of the cereal flakes. Using a magnet with which iron can be separated and measured, Joe found out that there is a noticeable difference in common cereals preferred by his classmates.

In the field of biochemistry/microbiology/food science, middle school individual: Bronze medal to Jena Alling for her study, “Maple Candy Economics.”

Her question was is there a difference in the economic value of making maple

Jenelle Larsen with her silver-medal display, “Better Butter Color,” at the state FFA AgriScience Fair. Larsen has been in the state event for three years. candy from maple syrup or other syrup substitutes that would have an impact on the maple industry? She found that making maple candy from pure maple syrup versus a pancake syrup made mostly of corn syrup yielded about the same amount of candy but the value of the product was significantly different.

The pure maple syrup candy cost nearly ten times the amount of the other candy, but in a taste preference test nearly two to one preferred the pure maple candy over the imitation and said they would be willing to pay more for the flavor and texture.

In the field of environmental science, high school individual: Bronze medal to

Josh Kreft and Zach Cardot earned a bronze medal on their display, “Just a Little Sprout,” at the state FFA AgriScience Fair. This was the first year for Kreft and Cardot to enter the event.

Joe Larsen with his bronze-medal “Pumping Iron” display at the state FFA AgriScience Fair. This was Larsen’s second year for the agriscience fair.

Julia Larsen for her study, “The Speed of Composting.” Her question was will the compost process be enhanced by additional stimulants? She believed that the use of a stimulant to enhance composting will speed up the composting time making compost available in a more efficient time so that it could be used for gardening. She used worms and plain yogurt in her studies. The worms helped to break down the material but the bacteria in the yogurt seems to speed up the breakdown of material. The downside was the smell associated with the degrading yogurt.

In the field of botany, high school individual: Bronze medal to Johanna Alling for her study, “Rings of Sap.” Her question was is there a relative comparison in

the annual ring growth in a sugar maple tree and the volume of sap collected?

Her hypothesis was since the ring growth takes place in the previous summer into fall, it would show the relative water levels in the ground for reserve for the sap flow the following spring. In the trees she took core samples from, the ring growth from ten years was observed and compared to the data she collected from her sap collection since 2003. It showed a significant growth pattern in years prior to the heavier sap flows.

In the field of botany, high school team: Silver medal to Zach Cardot and Josh Kreft for their study, “Just a Little Sprout.” Their question was will seeds germinate with a greater success rate in warmer or cooler environment? They germinated corn seeds in a classroom, a refrigerator, and the school’s greenhouse.

They found that the seeds in the greenhouse germinated much sooner than the classroom, and the refrigerator seeds did not even germinate until brought out into the greenhouse. They concluded that seeds will germinate in the warmer temperatures and seeds will survive in cool weather and need to wait for things to warm up.

The state FFA convention is a grand event that celebrates the accomplishments of the students, advisors, and supporters who make the organization great. Over 3,400 Wisconsin FFA members and advisors representing 250 schools, along with parents, alumni, sponsors and guests, gathered June 8-11 to participate in the 80th State FFA Convention at the Exhibition Hall - Alliant Energy Center in Madison. FFA activities and award programs complement instruction in agriculture education by giving students practical experiences in the application of agricultural skills and knowledge gained in their classes. The FFA organization’s major objectives are to develop agricultural leadership, cooperation and citizenship. - submitted

Jena Alling with her bronze-medal “Maple Candy Economics” display at the state FFA AgriScience Fair recently in Madison. Alling has participated in the agriscience fair for two years. – Photos by Jeannne Alling

Johanna Alling with her bronze-medal “Rings of Sap” display at the state FFA AgriScience Fair. This was Alling’s sixth year to participate in the event.

All six years Johanna used maple syrup/trees as a project, which earned her Star in AgriScience honors this year.

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Interstate Livestock Show

Amy VanDeBrake, Polk County, exhibited the grand champion market hog at the Interstate Livestock Show in St. Croix Falls.

Champion breeding gilts were exhibited at the Interstate Livestock Show by Amy VanDeBrake, Amery and Colton Schmidt, Baldwin-Woodville.

The Interstate Livestock Show’s supreme champion steer was exhibited by Josh Goglin of Polk County.

Goglin also exhibited the champion heifer and was reserve champion in junior showmanship. – Photos by Jeanne Alling Champion swine showmen at the Interstate Livestock Show in St. Croix Falls were: Senior: Amy VanDeBrake, Amery, Junior: Tylor Milton, Shell Lake, intermediate: Ryan Fouks, St. Croix and Pee Wee: Blake Fouks, St. Croix.

Sheep showmen champions at the Interstate Livestock Show were: RaeAnna Johnston, Victoria Arnevik, Haley Yunker and Emily Petzel.

Grand champion ram at the Interstate Livestock Show was Shelby Liddle’s Dorset from Roberts in St. Croix County. Victoria Arenvik, Barron County, exhibited the reserve champion ram with her Suffolk at St. Croix Falls for the interstate show.

Market lamb champions at the Interstate Livestock Show were exhibited by Gus and Zach Swenson of Polk County.

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Harley drawing

Final art project

2008 Milltown Royalty Princess Kaylynn Olson, Miss Milltown Alicia Minander, and Little Miss Milltown Margaret Butler will relinquish their titles this weekend at the 59thannual Milltown Fishermen’s Party. They are shown here with the 2009 FXDF Fat Bob Harley-Davidson motorcycle that is among many prizes to be given away at the event which will also feature several bands, an antique tractor show, vintage snowmobile show, grand parade, softball and fishing tournaments, a craft fair and more, June 2628.

Not shown is Princess Julia Larsen.

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Unity art student Rachael Janusch, a senior, completed her final art project in stained glass. Craig Kreidler, Unity art instructor, helped Janusch frame the artwork for display. - Special photo

Siren honor roll A honor roll Grade 7 Amber Moore, James Richison, Lucas Stiemann and Whitney Yambrick.

Grade 8 Elizabeth Brown, Raven Emery, Mackenzie Erickson, Matthew Larson, Joshua Lemieux, Jacob Swenson and Hunter Wikstrom.

Freshmen Jessica Lysdahl, Ian Martin and Isaac Wegner.

Sophomores Carley Emery, Nathaniel Larson, Tadd Oachs, Elizabeth Otto, Jacob Stiemann, Stephanie Taylor and Michael Wampfler.

Juniors Jamie Fischbach, Sarah Howe, Clifford Old Chief and Mackenzie Swenson.

Seniors Christina Conrow, Allison Didier, Emily Muus and Myia Schroeder.

B honor roll Grade 7 Corey Bauer, John D’Jock, Jared Emery, Courtney Fischer, Carly Good, Devan Pavlicek, Michelle Potempa, Mackenzie Smith and Jessica Strabel.

Grade 8 Brittany Coulter, Joy Dunlap, Shay Johnson, Cassandra Mercer, Shelbi Spafford and Mathew Wampfler.

Freshmen John Aguilera, Heather Bearheart, Luke Bollant, Andrew Brown, Rachel Gloodt, Amber Hall, Elijah Hinze, Kaylene Johnson, Katie Kelly-Schaefer, Tricia Kopecky, Qi Xin Li, Abigail Mitchell, Evan Oachs, Leanne Pigman, Taylor Renberg, Tyler Richison, Jocelyn Rudd and Alan Strabel.

Sophomores Ashley Bjornstad, Ashley Guevara, Tiara Hanson, Brittani Hopkins, Danielle Keller, Catrina Luna, Jessica Morris, Coty Reh, Makayla Reynolds, Kristen Sexton, Seth Stoner, Joshua Tills and Jeremy Wikstrom.

Juniors Jeffrey Alden, Meghan Baasch, Breanna Barr, Cora Bauer, Jacqueline Duncan, Jason Friel, Chelsea Hunter, Jenna Jarrell, Derek Jaskolka, Kendra Jones, Staci Kopecky, Dillon Lysdahl, Vada Moody, Joseph Pigman and Samantha Will.

Seniors Shawn Blum, Janey Emery, Aaron Engstrand, Amber Guevara, Jesse Hinze, Damian Hubbell, Michael Hunter, Katy Kelley, Vince Nasman, Kevin Niedenfuer, Cassandra Olson, Matthew Piper, Samuel Radke, Collin Tewalt, Jenna Wambolt and Andrew Wellman.

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Unity High School honor roll A honor roll Freshmen Steven Anderson, Jade Baerg, Brittney Bublitz, Kevin Bystrom, Jenna Christensen, Xavier Foeller, Paige Gurtner, Gary Gustafson, Ashley Johnson, Etta Johnston, Alec Larson, Connor MacKinnon, Kaitlyn MacKinnon, Kristy Mikl, Emily Petzel, Michelle Rindal, Jonathan Struck, Brittany Thomfohrda, Brady Turner, Jennifer Vlasnik and Amanda Vondrasek.

Sophomores Hayla Bader, Beau Davison, Nathan Dorrance, Katherine Ebensperger, Brady Flaherty, Marisa Hacker, Rush Hickethier, April Johnson, Kayla Johnson, Josephine Kalenda, Jessica Kutina, Erin Mabry, Denise McKenzie, Hannah McMeekin, Dale Michaelson, Brandon Mooney, Julia Moore, Mickey Muller,

Lucas Nelson, Bryana Petersin, Jessica Raboin, Haley St. Amand, Lindsey Voss and Kathryn Zahler.

Juniors Joy Albrecht, Madeline Anderson, Amanda Bestland, Amanda Brunotte, Tyler Bublitz, Brooke Gillespie, Timothy Hallin, Logan Hilleshiem, Luke Hilleshiem, Stephanie Hunter, Samantha Ince, Derek Jorgenson, Laura Krueger, Jacob Monahan, Kristen Norlund, Karly Peckman, Katie Petzel, Brittany Petznick and Matthew Picton.

Seniors Amber Christensen, Jordyn Christensen, Annie Confer, Reina Cox, Elizabeth Ebensperger, Ashley Elfers, Jennifer Gorne, Erica Gurtner, Rachael Janusch, Stephanie Kothlow, Andrew Kruse, Amanda Kuske, Julia Larsen, Stephanie Lobert, Raya McKenzie, Dennis McKin-

ney, Rebecca Milligan, Nicholas Ostman, Brittney Peters, Rebecca Pollock, Spencer Severson, Cailin Turner, Troy Voss, Randy Walton, Hannah Zahler and Alexandra Zarling.

B honor roll Freshmen Benjamin Bengtson, Zachary Cardot, Aaron Cousins, Nathan Despiegelaere, Jordan Hughes, Mitchell Johnston, Randy Juleen, Reide Kemis, Kyle Kletschka, Joshua Kreft, Steven Krueger, Monica Langermann, Amanda Minke, Autumn Peterson, Luke Peterson, Matthew Schultz and Cassandra Sturgul.

Sophomores Jacob Bengtson, Elizabeth Bethke, Tyler Brooks, Derek Campbell, Crystal Donahue, Samuel Foight, Dylan Hendricks, Nicholas Hoag, Kaitlyn Johnson,

Joshua Larsen, Brandi Larson,Alison Lennartson, Alisha Nutter, Steven Olson, Kari Owens, Emily Stelling and Naomi Williamson.

Juniors Brittany Arnett, Alec Carlson, Morgan Gordon, Cadi Harper, Clinton Holin, Brittany Hoyt, Amanda Langermann, Tayler Matteson, Dustin McKinney, Kellie Montpetit, Jared Mork, Kaylynn Olson, Cathrine Peper, Jacob Thomfohrda, Jared Tunheim, Kayla Turner, Andrew Walker and Kalvin Zygowicz.

Seniors Dustin Bazille, Samuel Bengtson, Brittany Bernier, Jake Davison, Amanda Fehlen, Aubrie Jerhoff, Brianna Krumrie, Seth McKenzie, Britta Norlund, Erin Owens, Andrea Paulzine, James Slate and Benjamin Walsh.

Unity Middle School honor roll Honor roll Fifth grade Logan Bader, Leann Claude, Heather Eames, Gabrielle Foeller, Cole Garvey, Joshua Gorne, Allison Gross, Nathan Heimstead, Brandon Koethe, Carlie Merrill, Karlie Moening, Emma Moore, Brett Nelson, Kyle Paulson, Erik Peterson, Matthew Peterson, Breanna Prouty, Marcus Qualle, Whitney Rock, Alex Schlechter, Wyatt Stenberg, Freyja Van Der Paardt, Matthew Volgren and Elijah Vos Benkowski.

Sixth grade Tanner Amrhien, Tevin Anderson, William Anderson, Briana Colbert, Hunter Fjorden, Joshua Grams, Tatum Kline, Destinie Kobs, Kali Langer, Jordan Lowe, Paige Lunsmann, Eryn Mares, Hannah Matteson, Olivia Nelson, Nicole Paulzine, Hope Peterson, Leslie Peterson, Kyle Priest, Dylan Ruck and Ben Traynor.

Seventh grade Therese Anderson, Kayla Bramsen,

Nicole Bystrom, Morgan Camper, Riley Carnes, Olivia Coen, Courtney Galle, Rebecca Garvey, Caleb Hacker, Cassandra Hanson, Cash Hickethier, Carly Holin, Carly Ince, Zachary Johnson, Alex Juleen, Neil Kline, Mitchell Krueger, Lillian Lenk, Ella Luepke, Danielle Mares, Heidi McCurdy, Kennedy Olson, Sophie Peterson, Oliver Raboin, Madeline Ramich, Jade Rau, Valerie Schultz, Sierra Thomfohrda, Desiree Walton and Dakota Ward.

Eighth grade Alisha Aronson, Justin Aronson, Sarah Bader, Emily Bethke, Elaine Butala, Kourtney Collins, Anna Ebensperger, Taylor Heathman, Kasey Heimstead, Morgan Hoehne, Janet Hunter, Kayla Johnson, Kelsy Johnson, Megan Jones, Shauna Jorgenson, Jessica Kalenda, Mercedes Kobs, Aaron Koshatka, Eric Kuske, Anna Luepke, Evan Lunda, Justin Mooney, Justin Moore, Shay Nelson, Hailey Olson, Marissa Paulzine, Jacob Ruck, Ethan St. Amand, Megan Volgren,

Benjamin Zahler and Kaina Zygowicz.

Honorable mention Fifth grade Danielle Ahlm, Roen Aronson, Joshua Dahlberg, Jarett Davison, Olivia Jensen, Derek Johnson, Alexandra Kreft, Walter Lenk, Shanna Lowe, Ryhley Mattison, Mitchell Morse, Erika Priebe, Markell Ramich, Santiago Sanchez, Phillip Sorensen, Raelin Sorensen, Kyler Turner and Jesse Vlasnik.

Sixth grade Mikayla Allison, Sabrina Bratland, James Butala, Breana Collins, Shallena Davison, Bethany Erickson, Emily Ferguson, Ashlee Hoffman, Beth Johnson, Jordan Kletschka, Brian Locke, TeAnna Miller, Ashley Monn, Charles Moore, Desiree Rohlf, Spencer Schultz, Josh Stage, Danielle Tonnar, James Vander Wyst, Zoe Vondrasek and Brittany Weinzirl.

Seventh grade Alexis Bates, Justin Bradley, Alex Burton, Kaitlyn Collins, Derek Dahlin, Emily

Gross, Madisen Hewitt, Cassandra Hanson, Reese Johnston, Bradley Knutson, Samantha Langermann, Angela Larson, Joseph McMeekin, Rayn Merrill, Rayven Merrill, Jamie Moe, Shuyler MosayRainey, Tucker Olson, Josephine Owen, Mia Phillips, Kelly Radke, Mercedes Swanson, Coleman Thill and Kelly Tourville.

Eighth grade Keith Arnett, Scott Bever, Billie Bracht, Oralia Davila, Carissa DiCosimo, Mitchell Egge, Sanay Hemingway, Katie Jensen, Anthony Koethe, Anthony Kreft, Elizabeth Krizak, Eric Kuske, Joe Larsen, Jonathan Larsen, Alexander Lennartson, Austina Lennartson, Andrew LieskeDaniels, Renae McKenzie, Dawn Michaelson, Morgan Peterson, Colton Sorensen, Stephanie Stivers, Zachery Tourville and Zakary Turner.

Frederic honor roll Grade 7 Claire Coddington, Lexi Domagala, Rachel Thomas, Abigail Pickard, Benjamin Kurkowski, Zachary Kuechenmeister, Carly Gustafson, Alyssa Backlin, Rachael Poirier, Sawyer Tietz, Destiney Wetzel-Peterson, Hailey Coulter, Elise Coddington, Abigail Brightbill, Tylyn O’Brien and Jack Tricker-King.

Grade 8 Charles Lindberg, McKenna Rognrud, Emily Wells, Natalie Phernetton, Ian Lexen, Vince Nelson, McKenna Cook, Paige Burton, Kendra Mossey and Kourtni Douglas.

Freshmen Lauren Domagala, April Halverson, Christopher Hopp, Seneca Lundeen Brooks, Erik Stoner, Megan Amundson, Leah Engebretson, Nicholas Rognrud, Jordyn Siebenthal, Waylon Buck, Dayton Rivera, Michelle Jensen, Nicole Coulter, Alex Miller, Autumn Schmidt, Jamie Taft, Sara Underwood, Ray Kurkowski, Michael Tesch, Alexandra Lundblade, Danielle Swanson, Kristina Marcyan, Maria Miller, Bryce Williamson and Brittani Hughes.

Sophomores Tanesha Carlson, Sarah Knauber, Isabel Lexen, Allison Anderson, Daniel Halverson, Josiah Lund, Samantha Nel-

son, Anthony Peterson, Sage Karl, Krysta Laqua, Waranyoo Saengthaweep, John Chelmo, Jade Johnson, Calla Karl, Jesse Chouinard, Trae Gehl, Jimmy Richter, Ashley Bergeron, Joseph Draxler, Kayla Nelson, Ryan Phernetton, Brady McWilliam, Vanessa Neumann, Amanda Blok, Tara Anderson, Ben Ackerley and Karry Simpson.

Juniors Kendra Wells, Joel Anderson, William Primm, Amanda Runnels, Adam Hardenbergh, Joel Knauber, Alexsandra Lonetti, Marissa Nelson, Cody Hallanger, Haley Kurkowski, Danielle Pearce, Christine Chenal, Terri McKinney, Ethan Cook, Cathryn McConnell,

Deniz Mirioglu, Michael Elrod, Nicole Root and Danielle Peterson.

Seniors Megan Anderson, Kelly Daeffler, Stephanie Tido, Rebecca Anderson, Adrianna Otte, Bobbi Jo O’Brien, Sarah Lexen, Benjamin Knauber, Chelsey Chute, Christopher Nanez, Peter Draxler, Ana Miller, Brett Williamson, Corrie Pearce, Orianna Tesch, Zachary Anderson, Andrew Kurkowski, Brent Crandell, Patrick Eaton, David Harlander, Christina Dahling, Candace Buck, Amy Jones, Rhaya Larson and Travis Lysdahl.

Grantsburg honor roll A honor roll Freshmen Daniel Biorn, Benjamin Davis, Rachel Diffee, Joseph Engelhart, Breanna Fickbohm, Kali Fleischauer, Lucas Henneman, Daniel Larsen, Paul Lewis, Amanda Lindus, Nicole McKenzie, David Ohnstad, Isaac Peterson, Kyle Roberts, Hannah Rod, Nicole Ticknor and Gabrielle Witzany.

Sophomores Emily Cole, Andrew Falk, Lauren Finch, William Lauer, Gavin Meyer, Tiffany Meyer, Laissa Miller, Kortney Morrin, Brent Myers, Cory Niles, Dianna Olson, McKenzie Ryan, Carissa Skifstad, Erin Stavne, Emily Swenson and Cherissa Vollendorf.

Juniors Carinna Coy, Cody Crawford, Lindsey Fallstrom, Michael McAbee, Anne Palmquist, John Schneider Jr., Kallie Thoreson, Emma Walker, Michelle Wilde and Larissa Wilhelm.

Seniors Lydia Benge Briggs, Trent Bonneville, Nicole Davis, Bobbie Durand, Mitchell Evenson, Kirsten Kaiser, David Larsen, Thane Larson, Jennifer Lisiecke, Nathan McConnell, Tyler Myers and Abbey Vaksdal.

B honor roll Freshmen Anika Ames, Cody Benedict, Haley Burkhardt, Benjamin Dorff, Nolan Hanson, Angela Heinecke, Dylan Heller, Brent Johnson, Thomas Labatt, Nicholas

Lindgren, Kaelah Maslow, Devin McDaniel, Stephanie Miklya, Shelby Morgan, Cora Olson, Carl Palmquist, Damien Rasmussen, Samantha Scribner, Mathew Swenson, Matthew VanDeusen, Emily Virgilio and Craig Vollendorf.

Sophomores Derek Bertelsen, Jordan Christopherson, Lisa Gaffney, Noah Gausman, Gilbert Haley, Chelsea Hane, Jessica Hoffman, Lauren Jewell, Haley Johnson, Rosalie LaMere, Alyssa Landsberger, Christina Larson, Jacob Lee, Steven McKinley, Seth Odegard, Lydia Pfluger, Dylan Roberts, Tyler Sanvig, Jordan Shearer, Tabitha Wanless and Cole White.

Juniors Jessica Banks, Michael Boykin, Casey Crawford, Cara Downard, Robert Finch,

Jessika Ilgen, Ashley Kuhn, Steven Labatt, Kelsey Lien, Cerenity Louis, Michelle Lund, Christopher Olson, Joshua Phillipps, Ethan Prazak, Jamie Robb, Lauren Romanowski, Michael Roper, Dustin Ryan, Lauren Shoebroek, Leah Ticknor, Cody Tromberg, Aimee VanTatenhove, Bailey Volgren, Sarah Wald and Matthew Wood.

Seniors Alexander Casler, Benjamin Cole, Jonathan DeRocker, Justine Diffee, Megan Finch, Taylor Finch, Connar Goetz, Steven Hanson, Gretchen Hedlund, Lauren Leonard, Jessica Moyer, Kathleen Preissing, Darryl Richter, Jake Ryan, Lauren Stavne, Erika Syverson, Kristin Zastrow and Tina Zimmermann.

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CHURCH NEWS

Sally Bair Eternal

OBITUARIES Ann L. (Otis) Briese Ann L. (Otis) Briese , 38, Luck, died on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at University of Minnesota Hospital.

Ann was born in Amery, on April 28, 1971, to Lyle and Helen (Mangelsen) Otis. She graduated from Amery High School in 1990. She married Al Briese on Sept. 9, 1995, at her parents home in Deronda.

Ann loved and worked with children her whole life, first as a nanny and finallyas the owner/operator of Raggedy Ann’s Daycare in Luck. She enjoyed camping, fishing, being outdoors and especially being with children.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen (Mangelsen) Otis and maternal and paternal grandparents.

She is survived by her husband, Al Briese of Luck; stepson, Christopher Briese of Cottage Grove, Minn.; father, Lyle Otis of Star Prairie; sister, Deb (Warren) Henke of Deer Park; brothers, Jim (Becky) Otis of Amery and Dave (Sarah) Otis of Star Prairie; as well as other relatives and friends.

Memorial services were held on Thursday, June 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Dave Teig officiating. Special music was provided by Joe Marek and Andy Mangelsen. Honorary casket bearers were Alex Otis, Nick Otis, Samantha Otis and Mason Henke as well as her many day-care children.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery was entrusted with arrangements.

I’m not sure where these all originally came from, but I thought they expressed some good, condensed thoughts to help us through these hectic summer days.

1) There are three kinds of people in the world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened. (Which are you?)

2) When you were born, you cried and everyone else was happy. Live your life in such a way that when you die, you will be happy and everyone else will cry.

3) Lord, when we are wrong, make us willing to change. When we are right, make us easy to live with.

4) If you worry about what might be and wonder about what might have been, you will miss what is.

5) Don’t worry about what people are thinking about you for they are not thinking about you. They are wondering what you are thinking about them.

6) There are two kinds of people in the world: those who brighten the room when they enter; and those who brighten the room when they leave.

7) Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.

8) Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.

I know the next one is longer than one sentence, but I thought it fit well.

9) Try Prayer Before...Not Always After! No big theological principle here. Just a practical suggestion for those of us who believe in God’s power to open doors, change hearts and lives and bodies, and give directions. It’s probable that our results from prayer

will greatly increase when we choose prayer before, and not after the fact. Consider this story.

One man prayed, “Dear God, so far today, I’ve done pretty good.

I haven’t gossiped or lost my temper. I haven’t been greedy grumpy, rude, selfish, or overindulgent. I’m very proud of that, thank you. But in a few minutes, God, I’m going to get out of bed. And from then on, I’m gonna need as much help as I can get!” That soul has the right idea, don’t you think!? In His God, reminds us in PhilipPreacher’s Word, pians 4:6,7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Maybe that will keep me from getting in “such a stew” over things, instead of waiting till the crisis! It’s like taking that flu vaccine shot each year rather than waiting to get the bug! (Written by Gary Montgomery) If readers have questions they would like answered in this weekly column or simply wish to know more about the Church of Christ, they are invited to call 715-866-7157, visit the Web site at www.burnettcountycofc.com or stop by the church building at 7425 West Birch St. in Webster. Sunday Bible class begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. We also meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m.

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Kids invited to Together with Friends day camp TAYLORS FALLS - The 13th-annual Together With Friends day camp is off to a great start, and it’s not too late to join in the fun this summer.

Together with Friends meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9 a.m. to noon, through July 23. Kids who are entering second - sixth grades are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions.

About 60 campers and junior staff enjoy the morning activities with songs, skits, Bible stories, crafts, snacks and an active game time (please wear tennis shoes).

The camp is sponsored by the First Baptist, First Evangelical Lutheran and United Methodist churches of Taylors Falls. Funds raised for the camp are supple-

mented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Chisago County Chapter. Together with Friends rotates meeting between the sponsoring churches. The cost is $2 per child per session. Financial scholarships are easily available, and no one will be turned away because they cannot pay.

The group be meeting at the Lutheran church June 30, and July 2 and again July 14, and 16 at the Methodist church July 7 and 9; and at the Baptist church July 21 and 23. For more information, call Pastor Kevin Schumann at 651-465-6792. - with submitted information

Amber M. Glienke Amber M. Glienke, 24, a resident of Webster, died June 14, 2009, at her home.

Amber was born on Oct. 23, 1984, in St. Croix Falls, to Matthew and Annette Thompson. She married Bradley on March 14, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nev. Amber was employed as a bartender at the Black & Orange.

She enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with her boys and her family. Amber spent a lot of time at Alex’s school volunteering. Amber also enjoyed playing pool on league with her friends.

Amber was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Charles Thompson; maternal grandfather, Richard Goulet; and cousin, Justin Shield.

Amber is survived by her husband, Bradley; her sons, Alex, Konner and Keigan; her father, Matthew Thompson; mother, Annette (Robert) Hochsteter; stepfather, Mark Holmstrom; paternal grandmother, Nancy Thompson; maternal grandmother, Nina Thaemert; sisters, Tanya (Adam) Thompson and Chantell (John) Thompson; brothers, Tyler (Katie) Thompson and Brandon Thompson; stepbrother, Aaron Holmstrom and stepsister, Brittany Hochsteter; along with other relatives and friends.

Services were held Friday, June 19, at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, with Pastor Carl Heidel officiating.

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As I watched a bear lumber across the backyard recently, I grabbed my camera and zoomed in to take a close-up photo. It worked.

The bear, a good hundred feet away, appeared right in front of my nose through the zoom lens.

When I was 12, I had my eyes checked, which confirmed I had myopic vision. The first time I put on my new glasses, I could hardly believe how vivid the leaves looked on our lilac bush. The whole world Perspectives became bright and clear.

When I want to see something even closer than my glasses show, I use a magnifying glass. It helps me see the tiny sliver in my finger and read the fine print of a document. Any time we want to increase the apparent size of an object, we use a magnifier.

The Bible frequently refers to magnifying the Lord.

Psalm 34:3, for example: “Oh, magnify the Lord with me.”

As Christ-followers, we are to magnify him in all that we think, say, and do. He is the one who should hold the highest status, dignity, power, and honor.

When we magnify Christ, we see more clearly all of his wonderful attributes and details of his personality. When we magnify him, our own attributes become smaller and blurred. That’s how it should be because he alone is truly worthy of magnitude.

It’s easy to claim honor, thereby magnifying ourselves. It’s easy to think we deserve all the praise for our good works when it is God who makes it possible for us to accomplish them. It’s easy to believe only in our own power to “fix” the problems of other people, without asking for God’s wisdom. “I can do this,” we say. “I’m the most qualified … the richest … the strongest …”

But when we magnify ourselves, we end up exposing our flaws—the slivers in our soul. Magnifiers help us to see both the good and the bad more clearly. It is only through God’s strength and assistance that we can accomplish anything of eternal value. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13) Lord, teach us to magnify you and not ourselves in every thought, word, and deed. Help us to be humble magnifiers of your mercy and love. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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OBITUARIES Theodore (Ted) Andrew Berkland

Karen Jean Swenson Karen Jean Swenson, Grantsburg, died June 11, 2009.

She was 46 years old.

Karen was born Sept. 17, 1962, at Midway Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Gene and Bev Swenson. She was baptized on Dec. 9, 1962, at English Lutheran Church in Grantsburg and confirmed at Lutheran Church of The Master in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

She was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 5. She went to summer camp for diabetics in Hudson for a few years. She also attended Luther Point Bible Camp on Wood Lake in Grantsburg.

She started candy striping in eighth grade at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minn. Karen had the distinct honor of received many awards for her service and dedication. One of the awards she received was for the highest service hours, which was 500 hours accumulated in one year. Karen was the sole recipient of this award. She was very dedicated and loved her candy striping duties.

She graduated from Anoka High School in 1981 and then attended school for medical transcription. She worked for the Target Corporation for several years in food service.

Karen was the recipient of a kidney transplant on Jan. 23, 1988. She lost both of her legs due to complications from diabetes.

Karen moved to Grantsburg in 1998. She enjoyed playing games and doing puzzles at Courtyard Square.

Her hobbies included fishing, crocheting, baking Christmas cookies, watching soap operas, video card games, going to the casino and playing the dice game with her Grandma Bessie.

Karen’s greatest joys were her Boston terriers – Bailey and Casey. She enjoyed every weekend spent at Wood Lake, with bonfires, roasting marshmallows, watching the dogs play, listening to the loons and watching for the eagles to fly by.

Karen is survived by her parents, Gene and Bev Swenson of Grantsburg; sisters, Kim Hibbison of Monticello, Minn.; Kristi Brent (Stephen) of Lyons, Colo.; brother, Derek Swenson of Ham Lake, Minn.; niece Ashley Hibbison; nephews, Joshua Hibbison, Andrew Brent and Peter Brent and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard and Opal Hunter and Willard and Bessie Swenson.

Memorial service was held on June 19, 2009, at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg with Pastor Victor St. George officiating. Ashley Hibbison and Mathew Swenson were readers. Linda Dahl was the organist and soloist was Erin Spohn.

The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

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The family of Ray Cottor thanks neighbors, friends and relatives for prayers, cards, gifts and food. Thank you to the Grandstand Funeral Home for the help and kindness shown to our family during this difficult time.

Thank you to Fr. Tom, Deacon Tom and Deacon Maurice for officiating at the funeral services. Thank you to Mike and Peggy Olson for the music. Thank you to Assumption CCW for preparing and serving lunch. It was greatly appreciated. Thanks to everyone.

God bless you, Regina, Linda, Dennis, Bonnie & Families

Victoria M. Boyesen, resident of Orlando, Fla., died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at the age of 97.

Victoria was born Sept. 11, 1911 to Peter and Anna Blicher in White Earth, N.D. She was baptized on Oct. 1, 1911 and was confirmed May 24, 1924.

Victoria married Christian Boyesen on Sept. 28, 1940; son, James, was born Nov. 11, 1942.

Vicki grew up on a farm in Wisconsin. She worked like an adult because there wasn’t much machinery.

The farm was 12 miles from the church; the family joined the church, but they seldom got there. She seldom was able to get to the country school. Working was all the four older children knew; three younger ones were also born. Her father was in town most of the time, in the library reading or visiting. In the fall of 1927, he decided Vicki was to go to Gale College in Galesville. There were about eight to 10 students in each class. She was required to take the four-year course in Latin/religion. She got good grades on tests; algebra and geometry were her best subjects.

The family was so poor Vicki couldn’t have haircuts.

Her kind mother could do anything. The older kids and mother never saw a penny. Vicki finished Gale College in three years. That fall, she left for Chicago.

The banks were closing then; there were people in long bread lines. Vicki got a job working for a doctor’s family with three young children making $5/week doing everything from cooking and cleaning to washing and ironing. She got about five hours sleep a night. She had to pay for school.

During the war, she worked in a factory in a closed shop. She and Christian moved to the deep South to work as cheap help – 40 years with no pension. When Chris died on Nov. 6, 1977, she helped at her son’s with four young children. Orlando Lutheran Towers, a retired senior citizen home, opened with 60 beds on the second floor and needed volunteers, so she went there and gave over 30,000 free volunteer hours and enjoyed every minute of it. In 1997, her doctor said the working part of her life was over because of her heart.

She is survived by her son, James E. Boyesen; four grandchildren; sister, Alpha Lierman of Eau Claire; other relatives and friends.

Victoria was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Peter Blicher; husband, Christian; four brothers, Hans, Paul, Peter Jr. and Elmer; two sisters, Dagmar and Doris.

A graveside service and interment were held at the St. Peters Cemetery north of Luck, on Wednesday, June 24,, with the Rev. Mary Ann Bowman officiating.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck, Wisconsin was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Everett H. Tonnar Everett H. Tonnar, formerly of Osceola, died Friday June 19, 2009, at Deerfield Gables in New Richmond at the age of 98.

Everett was born May 15, 1911, in Beech, N.D., to George and Hattie Tonnar. On Sept. 26, 1939, he married his wife, Dorothy, at Flint, Mich. He worked as a mechanic and retired from Champion Air as a welder.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, carving, music and his family.

Everett was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy; daughter, Joan Holland; grandson, Norman Holland; and two sisters.

He is survived by daughters, Lila (William) Haley of Osceola and Janet (Darwyn) Haveri of Finland, Minn., sons, Everett L. (Joan) of Hudson, Steve (Edna) of Centuria, Bernard (Susan) of Manchester, N.H., Terry (Kathleen) of Spooner, Larry (Jerene) of Grimes, Iowa and Robert (Virginia) of Winter; former daughters-inlaw, Catherine and Mary; son-in-law, Michael Holland; sister, Sadie Johnson of Nevis, Minn.; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were Tuesday, June 23, at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser with Intern Robert Sinclair officiating. Private interment will be at a later date.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Eleanor Elliott, 70, Markville, Minn., died on June 17, 2009, at her home with her family by her side.

Eleanor was born on July 10, 1938, in Robbinsdale, Minn., to Clinton and Mabel Burson. Eleanor graduated valedictorian at Robbinsdale High School Class of 1956. She married Melvin R. Elliott Sr. on Jan. 5, 1956, in Minneapolis. Eleanor served as town clerk of Arna Township and cemetery sexton for 28 years. She also served as the fire warden for the area for 35 years.

Eleanor was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church where she served as a past treasurer. She was also involved in the area Homemakers Club and the WELCA group. Eleanor was a very caring person and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband Melvin R. Elliott Sr. of Markville; children, Mel R. (Jan) Elliott Jr. of Markville, William (Peggy) Elliott of Lino Lakes, Minn., Todd (Vicki) Elliott of Markville, Minn. and Julie (Jason) Vanasse of Milltown; grandchildren, Jennifer, Blair, Candy, Bryce, Clint, Matthew and Logan; greatgrandchildren, Taylor and Raven; step-grandchildren, David, Gary, Kendra and Cory; step-great-grandchildren, Taylor, Courtney, Jordyn, Brianna, Mariah and Isabella; brother, Clayton (Judy) Burson of Hastings, Minn.; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial services were Monday, June 22, at Zion Lutheran Church, Markville, with Pastor Tim Faust officiating. Memorials preferred to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research.

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

Theodore (Ted) Andrew Berkland, 80, Grantsburg, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, at home, after a two-year battle with multiple myeloma, on June 20, 2009.

Ted was born to Anton and Tilda (Myli) Berkland on June 21, 1929, a farming family in Hampden, N.D. Ted grew up on a wheat farm but was destined to a life of ministry. He graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran High School, Fargo, N.D., in 1947; Augsburg College, 1951; and Augsburg Seminary, 1954. He was ordained as a Lutheran pastor in 1954. His first parishes were Nymore and Aardahl in Bemidji, Minn. Bemidji is also where Ted met the love of his life, Carolyn Robinson, who was employed as a nurse for the Red Lake Nation.

He proposed to her on the shores of Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, Minn., and they were married on Aug. 27, 1955, in Bemidji, Minn. Ted served parishes in Clayton, 1960-1965; Baldwin, 1965-1973; and Grace Lutheran in Larsen, 1973-1980. He then served as director of Luther Point Bible Camp at Wood Lake, near Grantsburg, from 1980 to 1991. He retired in 1991 but continued to serve as interim pastor in several locations from 1992 to 1998 and as a substitute pastor in numerous locations after that. During his ministry, Ted authored several books and teacher’s guides that helped illustrate his spiritual beliefs. He also used many innovative techniques to spread the word of God, including sermons in song and early use of multimedia.

Ted helped to organize the Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity in Burnett County serving on the board of directors for several years, chairing the board for six years and supplying housing for many families through his efforts. With his wife, Carolyn, he worked at Habitat for Humanity builds in South Dakota, Texas, Arizona and Georgia.

Ted enjoyed music and singing, and he sang in the Augsburg Centennial Singers. A fond memory of Ted’s was performing with the group one of his originally composed songs, sung in Norwegian, for the king and queen of Norway at the royal palace in Norway in 1994. Ted enjoyed his nature walks in Burnett County and winters in the southwest, in Arizona and Texas.

Ted’s love of travel took him and Carolyn to all 50 states, Europe and the Holy Land. He was a life-long poet, and family and friends looked forward to his poems included in Christmas cards each year. He published a book of poetry that is sold at Crex Meadows Visitor Center, with proceeds going to Crex Meadows.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Ed, Al and Bonnar.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn; sons, Philip (Christine) and Bernt; daughers, Ruth (Joe) Paquette and Jillian (James) Rowan; grandchildren, Grace, Alicia, Amber (John), Laura, Kayla, Melanie, Ruthie, Niibin, Donny and Valerie; and great-grandchildren, John, Aden, Josie, Haley, Avery, Katy and Cory.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, at the Edling Funeral Home, Hwy. 70, Grantsburg. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 25, at Faith Lutheran Church, Grantsburg.

In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to the following charities: Crex Meadows Wildlife Center, Luther Point Bible Camp, Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity and Regional Hospice.

Ted Berkland was well-loved and will be greatly missed.

The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

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OBITUARIES Jorge Ronald Dimas Jorge Ronald Dimas, Amery, died unexpectedly on June 14, 2009, at Riverbend Assisted Living Facilty, where he was recovering from injuries received in an accident while on duty. He was 23 years old.

He was born on July 6, 1985, to Jorge Sepeda Dimas and JuaNita Ann Rose in Los Angeles, Calif. He spent is childhood in Amery. He was active in football and basketball. He also enjoyed jogging and working out at the fitness center. He enjoyed the outdoors and all it had to offer, especially hunting, paintball, swimming and camping. Jorge graduated from Amery High School in 2003. During his high school years, he worked at Chet Johnson Drug in Amery. Following graduation he went to college to study law enforcement. While in college he worked part time for MRL. He graduated from college, and while looking for work in law enforcement, he worked at SMC. Jorge was accepted into the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy and started his training in July of 2008. During his training he became a father. His son, Carson Jeffery Dimas, was born, and Jorge was a very proud father. Jorge graduated from the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy on Dec. 11, 2008, and his family celebrated with him at the state Capitol on that proud day.

He moved back to Amery and lived with his family.

He was assigned to work in Polk County as a state trooper and was very proud to do his job. He had many hopes and dreams for the future and had become engaged in April.

Jorge is survived by his parents; grandfather, Ronald Rose; grandmother, Janice Banda; and brothers Jerry, Carlos and Travis; fiancé, Shauna Posey and her son, Collin; son, Carson; as well as many other relatives, friends and the brotherhood of all the officers in his life.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 20, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Very Rev. John Drummy and Deacon Bud Heiser officiating. Organist was Cassie Hansen. The St. Joseph choir sang at the service. Casketbearers were Jared Bonetti, Mason Hutter, Lucas Hoffman, Jared Hanachek, Thomas Baber and Eric Melhan. Interment was at the Amery Cemetery with an honor guard provided by the Wisconsin State Patrol.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery was entrusted with arrangements.

Donald K. Gillum Donald K. Gillum, 75, a resident of Webster, and Zephyrhills, Fla., died peacefully on June 17, 2009, surrounded by the love of his family.

Don was born on Dec. 25, 1933, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Norman and Fran. Don was a Navy career man, retiring after 20 years of serving his country. Don married Patricia Wilson on Oct. 17, 1953, in Indianapolis, Ind. Together they owned and operated Coldwell Banker Lakeside Realty for 18 years. Don was active in the community participating in the Webster Lions Club, the Burnett County Board, the Union Township Board, the Masonic Lodge of Fredric, the Burnett County Historical Society, Whitetails and Ducks Unlimited Foundations. He was a cancer survivor and proud supporter of Relay for Life, devoted patriot and an active member of the American Cancer Society.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Fran; brothers, Larry and Gene; and his sister, Suzy Minnick.

Don is survived by his wife, Pat; children, Butch (Nancy), Deb (Steve) Repasky and Duane (Holly); his brother, Gary (Bennie); and sister-in-law, Judy Wilson; seven grandchildren, Jess (Mike) Erickson, Kim, Jamie, Becky, Lisa, Jennifer and Matt; four great-grandchildren, Carson, Graham, Logan and Hayden; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 22, at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, with Pastor Diane Blahauvietz officiating. Interment followed at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner where military honors were accorded by the state honor team. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Gillum, Butch Gillum, Duane Gillum, Steve Repasky, Matt Gillum and Greg Gillum.

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

Steven (Stephen) Flattem

Marvel M. Fossum

Steven (Stephen) Flattem, of Webb Lake, formerly of Burnsville, Minn., died peacefully June 5, 2009, with his dog, Buddy, at his side. He was 62 years old.

He was born Dec. 13, 1946.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Terri, of 38 years. Steve and Terri had been spending their weekends and holidays in Burnett County for many years until Terri’s passing from cancer in 2007. In the fall of 2008, Steve moved to his land in Burnett County permanently. Though he still had connections to the “big city” of Minneapolis, he liked the small-town feeling he got while in Webb lake, Webster, Siren and the surrounding communities. After moving, he approached the InterCounty Leader with an idea to write a column about being new to the county and was able to share his thoughts over several columns. He got to know many of the local businesses and shopkeepers, and intentionally tried to make all of his purchases local to support his new community. He hired several local contractors to prep his land, install utilities and build a garage.

Many of these people went far above and beyond their task, helping out with other tasks while there. He frequently spoke of them like close friends.

He is survived by his parents, William and Patricia; son, Bryan (Renee); and two granddaughters; sister, Christine; brother, David; plus several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends across the country.

A private remembrance was held.

Marvel M. Fossum, 72, a resident of Daniels Township, died June 14, 2009, at her residence.

Marvel was born on Aug. 30, 1936, in Grantsburg, to Harvey and Pearl Erickson. Marvel married Robert on Nov. 22, 1954, in Pine City, Minn. She was a past member of the Legion Auxiliary and the Kitchen Band. She enjoyed baking and cooking, reading and loved animals.

Marvel was preceded in death by her parents; and a nephew.

Marvel is survived by husband, Robert; children, Tim (Janet) Fossum, Brian (Barb) Fossum and Janet (Rod) Dahl; grandchildren, Shannon, Lindsey, Jared, Jason, Adam, Melissa and Ian; great-grandchildren, Tavia and Mason; brothers, Darwin (Diane) Erickson and Terry Erickson; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services were held Saturday, June 20, at the Ekdall Cemetery in West Marshland Township with Pastor Jim Carmon officiating.

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

Brigid A. (O’Connell) Ball Brigid A. (O’Connell) Ball, 54, of Lake Hopatcong, N.J., died on June 6, 2009, at the Lakeland Health Care Center in Haskell, N.J. Brigid Ann Ball was born on April 3, 1955, in Jersey City, N.J., the daughter of Denis and Isabelle (Lange) O’Connell. She grew up in Wayne, N.J., and attended Wayne Hills High School, graduating in 1973. Shortly after her graduation, her family moved to Wisconsin, leaving Brigid in New Jersey. She worked various jobs over the years in and around Dover, N.J. In 1986 Brigid was married to Duane E. Ball. Together they owned and operated Debco Specialties, a bank security company, which she operated until the time of her death.

In her spare time, Brigid enjoyed watching classic films and collected Marilyn Monroe memorabilia. She enjoyed the company of her cats and loved to travel. She especially loved taking trips with her mother. Together they traveled around the country and took several cruises.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane Ball; and her father, Denis O’Connell.

She is survived by her mother, Isabelle O’Connell of Clear Lake; brother, John (Joanne) O’Connell of Moneta, Va.; sister, Jeanne (Jeff) Hintz of Wilson; nieces and nephews, Susan (David) Gelatko of Moneta, Va., Matthew (Shay) O’Connell of Wilmington, N.C., Ron (Tiffany) Eschenbach of Hastings, Minn., Kurt Lee (Tara) Eschenbach of Woodville, Jeffrey (Becky) Eschenbach of White Bear Lake, Minn.; grand-nieces and nephews, Keira and Reilly O’Connell, Sheila and Lisa Eschenbach, Jonathan, Braidan and Kaylee Eschenbach, Austin and Alyssa Eschenbach; and dear friend, Laura (Pete) Chianchiano of Vernon, N.J. A memorial service was held Saturday, June 20, at Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Bert Schultz officiating. Interment was at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

The Scheuermann - Hammer Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Clear Lake was entrusted with arrangements.

Helen M. Lundgren Helen M. (Legros) Lundgren, 81, Wintersville, Ohio, died Thursday, June 11, at Trinity West.

She was born in Toivola, Mich., on July 17, 1927, daughter of the late Earle and Verla VanGorder Russell. Helen was a real estate broker in Wisconsin for many years while living in the Centuria area with her husband, Harold “Pinky” Lundgren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lundgren; brother, Robert Russell; and sisters, Marjorie Anderson and Rhoda Jane Carroll.

Helen is survived by sons, Jules E. Legros of Pataskala, Ohio, and Jeff (Shari) Legros, of Wintersville; daughters, Joyce (Vince) Pajalich of Toronto, Ohio, and Jeri (Rick) French of Akron, Ohio; brothers, James and Darrell Russell; sister, Donna Mittendorf, all of Iowa; grandchildren, Natalie Fike, Jami Karjala, Ricky and Cory French, Madison Legros; three great-grandsons; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. Helen will be missed by her niece Jan (Bob) Grest of Hudson, and nephews Dean (Terry) Anderson of Frederic, Barry (Laurie) Anderson of Frederic and their families.

Burial was at Fort Steuben, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Eva Mae Hexum Eva Mae Hexum, 79, St. Croix Falls, died on June 17, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Croix Falls.

Eva was born March 19, 1930, in Star Prairie, the daughter of Darryl and Elsie Fleming. She graduated in 1948 from New Richmond High School.

Eva was united in marriage to Dean Dalarmin Hexum in 1949. They were married for 51 years. She waitressed at the Dalles House Restaurant for 33 years.

Eva cherished family, home, a little flower garden and too many dogs and cats to name, although they all held a special place in her heart.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents and special family, Spence and Leona Anderson.

She is survived by her sons, David and Jim (Teri); granddaughter, Cassidy; great-granddaughter, Vayda; and brother, Stuart (Gerri) Fleming.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 22, at Fristad Lutheran Church, Centuria.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Boneta “Bonnie” M. Smiley Clinton M. Belle-Isle Clinton M. Belle-Isle, formerly of the Balsam Lake/Fox Creek area, died on June 10, 2009, in Yakima, Wash.

A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church in Balsam Lake on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at 5 p.m. Family will greet visitors at the church one hour prior to the Mass.

A complete obituary will be published in an upcoming Leader edition.

For online condolences please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Boneta “Bonnie” M. (Pardun) Smiley, 73, a resident of Danbury, died June 19, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 23, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Interment followed at Danbury Cemetery.

A full obituary will be published in an upcoming edition.

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

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Church Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road. Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 483-1357 and 755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LIFE 24/7 - CENTURIA

309 5th Street, 715-640-1450 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Saturday 6 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Pastor Matt Faarem Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.

Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Pastor John Clasen; Pastoral Serv. 349-5280 Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Mark Richardson, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sun. Contemp. Serv. 8:15 a.m.; Trad. Serv.

9:30 a.m.; Outdoor Wor. Sched.: May 31, June 28, July 26 & Aug. 30, 9:30 a.m.

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; 472-8153, Office/Kit. - 472-2535 Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Worship 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during school year; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl 648-5323 or 648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:15 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 646-2357 Mel Rau, Pastor Sunday Worship & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 857-5580, Parsonage - 822-3001, TR Office - 822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Phone 327-4340, 327-8384, 327-8090 Pastor David Almlie Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:45 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 8 &10 a.m.; Sat. 7 p.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E.; Mark E. Hall, Pastor Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:30 a.m. Worship

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER Rev. Jody Walter, Interim, Phone 327-8608; Church Phone 866-7191 Sun. Wors. - 9:15 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 E-mail: peace@centurytel.net Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Bob Sinclair Sun. Wor. 9 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

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PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHED.

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

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.

Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

METHODISTMETHODIST

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - GRANTSBURG Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

ST. ANNE PARISH

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Pastor Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10:45 a.m., Wed. 5:45 p.m. (SeptMay), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) Sat. 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 1

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

404 Wis. Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat., 3:30 p.m. or by appt.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-294-2243 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m.

Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

ASSEMBLY

Pastor Marty Nolet Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

ASSEMBLY

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Kevin Millen Associate Pastor Jim Carmon Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Jack Martiny 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

FULL GOSPEL WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

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

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Alan J. Hagstrom, 715-294-3195 Adult Class - 9 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

1614 CTH, North Luck; Mark E. Hall, Pastor Office Phone 472-2605 Dial-A-Devotion 472-2345 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod)

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Wor. - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK

140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

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

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Rev. Jody Walter, Interim Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 7:45 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sun. School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 327-4436 Early Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

Hwy. 70 East, 689-2271 Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

COVENANT

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

SIREN COVENANT

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School (ages 4 thru 12th grade), Fellowship, Adult Bible Class at 9:15 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Worship - 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship after service.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Worship June 7 to Sept. 13 - 9 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastor Ray Reinholtzen, Douglas Olson and Roger Kampstra Services begin at 9:30 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

Pastor Gary Tonn Praise Time 8 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:20 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father Daniel Bodin 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Wed. 5 p.m. (Summer), Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

Pastor David Almlie, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8:15 a.m., Thurs. 11:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

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

Nursery and children church

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morn. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK.

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

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

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Morn. Wor. 10:30 a.m.

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

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN Fr. Robert McMeekin, pastor hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl.-10:15 a.m.

510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Lori Ward, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

FAITH COMMUNITY

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Interim Pastor, 715-483-9464 Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 - 11:15 a.m.

Sunday School for Pre-K to 5th; Sunday School for middle and high school 8:30 a.m. at teen center; Nursery available

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Wor. 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA

“The Cure for the Common Church” 722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. Schl. 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Reverend R.A. Luebke Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are”

Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Pastor Timothy Barnes Sat. 7 p.m. prayer; Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Sun. Schl. 8:45 a.m.; Adult Class 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. Schl. for all ages - 9 a.m.

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

715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Asst. Pastor Ken Janes Sun. School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

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CHURCH NEWS With strict oversight, video games can be fun for children QUESTION: What is your opinion of Wii, Xbox, PlayStation and other types of video games?

They’ve been claiming a big portion of our son’s time over the past few months, and I’m getting uneasy about it.

DR. DOBSON: Depending on the particular games in question, you may have a valid cause for concern.

After poring over 41 studies conducted over four decades, two University of Michigan researchers concluded in 2007 that violent media, including television, film and video games, pose a significant public-health threat.

In a separate study that year, a father-son research team from Iowa State University and the State University of New York at Buffalo found that elementary students who played violent video games were 263 percent more likely to act aggressively as rated by peers and teachers than those who played only nonviolent games.

Furthermore, some video games add unhealthy sexual themes and profanity to the mix, not to mention that the American Medical Association estimates that one in 10 video gamers is addicted. Of course, not all video games are problematic. Certain sports games, for instance, can be loads of fun. Some can even be educational.

In Phoenix, two surgeons at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center found that resident physicians’ surgical skills improved markedly after playing Wii’s motion-controlled games an hour before conducting a virtual surgery. Elsewhere, a longtime fan of the Xbox 360 title “America’s Army” saved lives at the site of a

serious car wreck by employing the techniques he learned from the game’s virtual combat medic training.

Even so, I’d advise you to put clear limits on the amount of time your son will be allowed to spend with video games or the Internet so that he won’t become obsessed with them. Insist that he avoid the troublesome ones altogether.

With realistic guidelines I think it’s possible to keep this kind of activity under control rather than letting it control your son and your family.

••• QUESTION: You place great emphasis on instilling respect during the developmental years.

Why is that so important? Do you just want adults to feel powerful and in control of these little people?

DR. DOBSON: Certainly not. Respect is important for several very specific reasons. First, the child’s relationship with his parents provides the basis for his attitude toward every other form of authority he will encounter. It becomes the cornerstone for his later outlook on school officials, law enforcement officers, future employers and the people with whom he will eventually live and work. Teachers, for example, can tell very quickly when a boy or girl has been allowed to be defiant at home – because those attitudes are brought straight into the classroom. Again, relationships at home are the first and most important social encounters a youngster will have, and the problems experienced there often carry over into adult life.

Second, if you want your child to accept your values when she reaches her teen years, then you must

Dr. James

Dobson Focus on the Family

be worthy of her respect during her younger days.

When a child can successfully defy your authority during her first fifteen years, laughing in your face and stubbornly flouting your leadership, she develops a natural contempt for everything you stand for.

“Stupid old Mom and Dad!” she thinks. “I’ve got them wound around my little finger. Sure they love me, but I really think they’re afraid of me.” A child may not utter these words, but he feels them each time he wins the confrontations with his mom or dad.

Third, and related to the second, respect is critical to the transmission of faith from one generation to the next. The child who disdains his mother and father is less likely to emulate them on the things that matter most. Why? Because young children typically identify their parents – and especially their fathers – with God. Therefore, if Mom and Dad are not worthy of respect, then neither are their morals, their country or even their most deeply held convictions.

••• Dr. Dobson is founder and Chairman Emeritus of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80995 (www.family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House. COPYRIGHT 2009 JAMES DOBSON INC., DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; (816) 581-7500

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Installations Available 2815 285th Ave. • Sterling Township 715-488-2729

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SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

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Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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JUNE 24, 2009 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 31

It's always been about the kids John Nichols looks back on 31 years as principal

by Mary Stirrat LUCK —Retiring after 31 years as elementary principal at Luck has given John Nichols a lot to think about, and much of what he thinks about is how grateful he is for having the opportunity to work with Luck students and teachers for so long.

“The highlight has always been working with the kids and working with the staff,” he said last week, just days after a party held in his honor at the Luck country club.

As much as things have changed in his three decades at the school, said Nichols, the kids have stayed pretty much the same. They may have more needs now, he acknowledges, but overall they are still the same and are still the focus of his work.

The staff at Luck, he said, always has at heart the best interests of the students.

“It’s been a group of people that works for the common good,” said Nichols.

“They’re very dedicated people, very smart about teaching and about what we should be doing as a staff. They are an asset to the students. I can’t give them enough credit.”

Nichols says he has learned a lot from his staff, who are always looking to improve through classes and workshops.

They have generally worked as a family, he said, not always agreeing but always

An open house was held June 12 for retiring Luck Elementary School Principal John Nichols. Nichols, second from right, is shown (L to R) with school board President Robert Clifton, high school Principal Mark Gobler, district Administrator Rick Palmer, and former Administrator Al Ormson. – Photos by Mary Stirrat working for the common good of the students.

“That’s what matters,” he added.

“They work hard to make sure the kids do their best. If the kids do that, we’ve been successful.”

Nichols was hired when Richard Walker was district administrator and, including Walker, has worked with five different administrators. Walker, he said, established many positive things at the school. He was followed by James Garner, Al Ormson, Terry VanHimbergen and current administrator, Rick Palmer.

“Everyone had his own management

This quilt was presented to retiring Luck Elementary Principal John Nichols at a June 12 open house held in his honor at the Luck Golf Course. Students and members of the Luck community put handprints on the quilt during National Community Education Day in November, adding signatures later. The queen-size quilt was machine quilted by Christmas Valley Quilts, Luck. Holding the quilt are Tony, Jake and Nick Aguado, sons of Luck Community Education Director Amy Aguado.

style,” he said. “All of them were really interested in doing what is right for the kids. I got advice from them, and they all let me run the elementary school as I saw fit.”

Nichols recalls the first teachers he hired, including Susan Gregorash and Maggie Petersen, who are both still teaching at Luck.

“They still have that great desire to try new things and do their best,” he said.

Nichols said he was able to be involved in teaching “second generations,” as well as students who later became members of the school board. Seeing his students grow into productive adults has been amazing, he said.

Although there are many people who have encouraged and supported him along the way, Nichols said he felt especially grateful to Jerry Larson, the high school principal who mentored him when he was first hired at Luck. Larson spent 37 years with the school, as shop teacher and then principal.

He also said he has greatly appreciated working with veteran teacher Marty Messar.

“He’s been a good friend and a real leader through the years,” said Nichols.

“I can’t thank him enough.”

Nichols’ final day at Luck School District is Friday, July 3. He’s excited about starting this next phase in his life but knows he will miss what he’s leaving behind.

He said he is looking forward to spending more time with family, including his four grandchildren, who are all between the ages of two months and two years. He will also be spending time

helping his dad, who will be 86 years old this winter, on his farm by La Crosse.

“I’ll get to see my family more,” said Nichols. “I’ll have more time for that, and I’m looking forward to that.”

Leaving the Luck community will be difficult, he said, giving credit to the residents for the success of the school “I just want to thank all the people who have supported the school over the years,” said Nichols. “It’s a great community for supporting our school and our kids. I’ll miss everyone.

“It will be hard for me, but life goes on.”

Elementary school secretary Theresa Nelson is one of the many people who will miss John Nichols, retiring elementary principal.

Miss Siren Queen Pageant to be held Friday

The label on the quilt presented to John Nichols recognizes his 31 years of service to Luck School and community.

Five young women will seek the title of Miss Siren at a pageant to be held Friday, July 3, at 6:30 p.m., at the Siren High School Auditorium. The theme for the pageant is Stuff Like That There. Contestants will compete in interview, opening number, casual wear, talent, evening gown and onstage question. Cost of admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students and children. Candidates shown are (L to R): Christina Luna, sponsored by Legends at Voyager Village, Ma and Pa’s Construction, Vasatka Systems, Kris’ Pheasant Inn, Engstrom Construction and Siren National Golf Course; Kristen Sexton, sponsored by Russ’ Old Fashioned Meats; Samantha Rosado, sponsored

by St. Croix Casino and Hotel, Madden’s Steakhouse, Irene Johnson and LIghtning Video; Abigail Mitchell, sponsored by Great Lakes Cheese; and Jennica Kosloski, sponsored by Big Ben Trucking, Acorn Pantry and Little Debbie. - Special photo

PAGE 32 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - JUNE 24, 2009

JUNE

THURS.-SUN./25-28 St. Croix Falls

• “Crimes of the Heart” at Festival Theatre, Thurs. 2 and 7:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 715-483-3387, www.festivaltheatre.org.

Coming events

THURSDAY/25

Frederic

Shell Lake

Frederic

• Tribute to Big Bands at the arts center, 7 p.m.

Luck

St. Croix Falls

• The Luck Area Historical Society will meet at the museum, featuring Dorothy Mattson, at 7 p.m., 715-472-4378.

• Naturalist-led hike on Summit Rock Trail at Interstate Park, 10 a.m., 715-483-3747.

THURS.-SUN./2-5

Falun

• Trinity Lutheran Church auction, 5:30 p.m.

Balsam Lake

Siren

FRI. & SAT./26 & 27 Milltown

• Breast Cancer 3-Day multifamily garage sale on Main Street. Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

FRI.-SUN./26-28 Milltown

• Fishermen’s Party food, parade, fun.

FRIDAY/26 Balsam Lake

• Rain Garden Workshop at Polk County Business Center, 2-5 p.m., 715-268-9992, harmonyenv@amerytel.net.

• Garden party for Polk County Master Gardners at the county museum, 5:30-7 p.m.

• The public library will have a bake sale at the farmers market in the parking lot of Balsam Lake Market and Deli, 3-5:30 p.m.

Danbury

• Fundraiser for the Burnett County Historical Society, Taste of Spain! Dinner, at the Fort, 5:30 p.m., www.theforts.org., 715-8668890.

Eureka

• New! Eureka Farmers Market, in salt/sand building, Eureka Center, 3-7 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Bridge at the senior center, 10 a.m.

• Family program at Interstate Park, The Owl and the Mouse, 3 p.m., 715-483-3747.

• Relay for Life at the high school track, 6 p.m.

SAT. & SUN./27 & 28 Danbury

• Danbury Area Lions Club Annual Softball Tournament, Class C & D. Call Klaus 715-2443403.

WEDNESDAY/1 • Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• Exercise at the senior center, 10-11 a.m.

• Skipbo at the senior center, 11 a.m.-noon.

• Health Seminar at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

JULY Danbury

Dresser

St. Croix Falls

Webster

• Food and Friends Community Dinner at Grace United Methodist Church. Dinner 5-6 p.m.

• Ruby’s Pantry at maintenance shop, 5-6:30 p.m. Note date and time change for July only.

• Dinner honoring 2008 Polk County Aging Programs, Interfaith Caregivers and The Haven volunteers at Peace Lutheran Church, 3:30 p.m.

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Resource Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 715-3492922.

• Freedom Festival 2009. Music, food, fun, BalsamLakeWI.com/cc.

A leatherback turtle (at right) basks in the sun along a Polk County lake, while sharing a log with a painted turtle. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Balsam Lake

• River Rats Water Ski Show Team to perform in front of Paradise Landing, 7 p.m., www.tcriverrats.com.

Burnett County Area

• Benefit for Jane Henrickson, 763-360-5264.

Frederic

• Food and fellowship at the senior center at noon, cards and Bingo or Pokeno after dinner.

• Buz Swerkstrom to sell and sign copies of his book “Polk County Places: Impressions and Explorations of Polk County, Wisconsin,” at the depot/museum from 10 a.m.-noon.

Milltown

• Buz Swerkstrom to sell and sign copies of his book “Polk County Places: Impressions and Explorations of Polk County, Wisconsin,” at the public library from 12:15 to 2 p.m.

• Unity Area Ambulance’s annual pancake breakfast on Eider St., 7-11 a.m.

Osceola

• Community Homestead’s 10th-Annual Pig Roast/Folk Dance Fundraiser at Community Homestead, 3-9 p.m., 715-294-3038, Christine.elmquist@communityhomestead.org.

Siren

• Farmers market at senior center, 1-3 p.m.

• Arts and crafts market at North Wind Arts, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-349-5226.

• Lions/Lioness yard sale donation drop-off day at their building, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-3492400.

• Siren Methodist men’s garage sale in triple garage west of church, 9 a.m. to at least 2 p.m.

Trade Lake

• Fundraiser for Sandy Measner at Zion Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Webster

• Brats and crafts on the lawn at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 715653-4379.

SATURDAY/27

SUNDAY/28

Shawn Colvin to perform at Festival Theatre Grammy-Award winning singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin will perform at St. Croix Festival Theatre on Friday, Aug. 21. The concert will begin at 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $55 per seat. “We’re very pleased to be presenting Shawn Colvin,” said Danette Olsen, Festival Theatre’s director. “a season ticket holders had the first opportunity to purchase tickets in the front five rows and now we’ve opened ticket sales to the general public. We have about 150 great seats available since the back row is only 70 feet from the stage. This is sure to be a stellar concert event.“ For more information or tickets call the Festival Theatre box office at 715-4833387 or 888-887-6002. Tickets can be purchased at the Festival Theatre Web site www.festivaltheatre.org. - Special photo

Cushing

• 71st Sterling Settler’s potluck picnic at the community center, noon, 715-488-2729 or 715488-2320.

• Skonewood Christian Retreat Center, Blessings Trio at 7 p.m.

Frederic

• Pancake breakfast at the Legion hall, 6:3010:30 a.m.

Luck

• Pleasant Valley School picnic on school grounds, potluck lunch 1 p.m.

Siren

THURSDAY/2 Amery

• July birthday party at the senior center, followed by a presentation on chronic wounds, 11:45 a.m., 715-268-6605.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise 10-11 a.m., Skipbo 11 a.m.-noon and 500 cards 6:30 p.m. at the senior center.

FRI. & SAT./3 & 4 Siren

• Fourth of July celebration.

FRIDAY/3 Eureka

• Hear the O’Brien Brothers from Hudson play at the band shell at Crooked Lake Park, 1 p.m.

• Eureka Farmers Market, in salt/sand building, Eureka Center, 3-7 p.m.

Webster

• Bridge 10 a.m. and Bingo 1 p.m. at the senior center.

• Lions Chicken BBQ at the old volleyball courts, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

MONDAY/29 Frederic

• Spades at the senior center, 1 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

SATURDAY/4 Balsam Lake

• Faith Lutheran Church White Elephant and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Clam Falls

Grantsburg

• Pie and ice-cream social at the Lutheran church, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

TUESDAY/30

• Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance hall.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

• Farmers market at the village offices/ library, noon-2 p.m.

Cumberland

• June Talk with a Doc at the clinic lobby, 6-7 p.m., 715-822-2741.

Frederic

• Bake sale at Bremer Bank, fundraiser for the food shelf.

• Frederic Chapter 239, Order of the Eastern Star, initiation of two candidates, 6:30 p.m.

(Note time change.)

Luck

• Music in the Park, Pipe Dream Blues Machine, in Triangle Park, 6:30 p.m.

Siren

• Red Hat Society luncheon at The Roadhouse, noon, 715-866-4334.

• Parent Resource Group meets at the Family

Danbury Falun

• Pie and ice-cream social at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 1-3 p.m.

Hertel

• Viola Lake Fourth of July boat parade, 4 p.m.

Indian Creek

• Farm tractor pull, 11 a.m., 715-653-2649, 715-653-2566.

Father's Day greeting

Father’s Day cards come in all shapes and sizes, but this has to be one of the largest ones “printed.” The Father’s Day greeting was drawn on a silo near Luck, and the mother assured us that the children wore a harness for the high work. — Photos submitted

Siren

• Listen to the Community Band right before the fireworks at Crooked Lake Park.

• Farmers Market at senior center, 1-3 p.m.