Leader|march 24|2010

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WE EKEN D WA TCH • Variety show @ Luck • “Our Town” @ St. Croix Falls • Figure skating @ Spooner • Spaghetti fundraiser @ Balsam Lake • Village 100th birthday @ Milltown • Easter egg hunts @ St. Croix Falls See Coming events, stories

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Reps weigh in on historic bill Local legislators, congressional candidate give their views on “the most sweeping piece of legislation since Medicare” Page 3

Last of the river ice

Life after war

Military retreat comes to Wisconsin OUTDOORS, Page 23

A young man watches as the last of the ice on the upper St. Croix River spills over the century-old St. Croix Falls hydroelectric dam. About a dozen onlookers gathered on the Overlook Deck in downtown St. Croix Falls last Thursday afternoon, March 18, to view what was a slow-moving event that underscored the arrival of warmer weather, just a few days before the official start of spring. More photos inside. - Photo by Gary King

Deputy’s dismissal upheld Kissing up to “The Crusher”

Dick Ugland’s tale, part II CURRENTS, page 3

Apppeal decision must happen within 10 days

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Lucky charmer

Red ink, declining enrollment, taxpayer scrutiny and educational opportunities butt heads ... on balance sheets (part I) Page 19

Greene Implement sold Songs of the night Back page

Osceola company purchased by New Richmond-based company Page 5

Burnett County wants control of Penta hill Site a key location for countywide communications tower Page 4

Candidate profiles

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CURRENTS FEATURE

A review of contested races in the April 6 election INSIDE

Two-year-old Kaylie Moore charmed all those enjoying the Grantsburg Legion's annual corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 17 giving smiles and showing off her St. Patrick's Day shirt. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

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Alcohol sold to underage persons

Spring fashion

Burnett County AODA Prevention Coalition releases list of businesses BURNETT COUNTY - Within the last month, the following departments have all assisted in countywide alcohol compliance checks: Webster Police Department, the St. Croix Tribal Police, Grantsburg Police Department, Siren Police Department, the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department and the Webb Lake Police Department. Eight out of 15 establishments sold alcohol to underage persons working with the local departments.

Those caught selling to the underage persons include: Little Mexico in Siren, Yellow Lake Lodge in Danbury, Wild Waters in Danbury, Fishbowl Bar in Danbury, Yellow River Saloon in Webster, Holiday Stores in Siren and Grantsburg and Grantsburg Family Foods.

Those refusing to sell were: Amoco/BP in Grantsburg, Midtown Tavern in Siren, Kris’ Pheasant Inn in Siren, Jack Pine drive-through liquor in Siren, The 10th Hole in Danbury, Gandy Dancer Saloon in Danbury and the White Tail Wilderness in Webster.

Compliance checks are a proven strategy to help reduce youth access to alcohol. The law enforcement agencies listed above will continue to conduct compliance checks at random throughout the county.

“After the first set of compliance checks we had an 84-percent failure rate,” said Lil Piñero, SPF-SIG coordinator. “This last month we had a 53-percent failure rate, an improvement, but this is simply still too high of a number. This is definitely a cause for concern. It is imperative to have the support of our communities in keeping our youth safe and free from alcoGage R. Holmes (R) and his second cousin, Cole Kettula, came to Siren hol.” – from AODA Coalition United Methodist Church Sunday morning, March 21, dressed in identical white and yellow spring outfits, complete with matching hats and ties. The occasion was Gage’s baptism during the Sunday service at the church. The cousins had been taken to Burlington Coat Factory where they were allowed to pick out their spring fashion gear, a sure sign that warmer times are ahead.

– Photo by Nancy Jappe

Joint finance approves more money to prosecute expected new DUI cases

MADISON - The Legislature’s budget panel has approved funding to help prosecutors handle the extra caseload that’s expected with Wisconsin’s new drunk driving laws.

But the $700,000 a year still falls short of what district attorneys say they need, especially when they’re already short-staffed.

Sen. Judy Robson, D-Beloit, was among those who supported the extra funding and said it should have been even more. She says “people are really mad,” and want to know why the Legislature doesn’t do anything.

Now the law is in place, and lawmakers need to “put some teeth into the law,” to get repeat drunk drivers off the road.

The committee also approved nearly $2 million to help the Department of Corrections handle the extra DUI caseload.

The new drunk driving law makes some fourth offenses felonies and makes all repeat offenders install Breathalyzers in their vehicles. First offenders would also be tried as criminals if they have kids under 16 in the car. - Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio

Ice show this weekend

Head-on crash kills Clayton man BARRON COUNTY - A 22-year-old Clayton man lost his life in a head-on collision last Wednesday evening, March 17, in the town of Stanley on 19th Street near 16th Avenue.

Michael Near was prounced dead at the scene. An initial investigation shows that Near was driving a PT Cruiser when it collided with a Pontiac G6 driven by Lee Namtvedt, 32, of Rice Lake. Namtvedt was extricated from the vehicle and flown to Regions Hospital in St. Paul where he was listed in good condition.

The crash remains under investigation by the Barron County Sheriff’s Department. - with information from BCSD

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Molly Steinback is practicing in the early morning for the NFSC ice show to be held Saturday, March 27, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 28, at 2 p.m. at the Northwest Sports Complex in Spooner. The Spooner High School senior will be performing in her last ice show. She plans to attend Minnesota State University in Mankato to become a nurse. — Photo by Larry Samson

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OSCEOLA - The River Valley Swim Club is registering for summer season at Osceola Middle School April 20 and 22, 6 to 8 p.m. Open for kids age 5 – 18, practice up to four days per week. Everyone is invited to come for summer fun. Questions? Call Julie Riemer 715-338-1295. - with submitted information ••• DRESSER – Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser, will again host its Free Clothing Event on Monday, April 19, from 2 to 6 p.m.

Free clothing, suitable for spring and summer wear, will be available to the general public at this event. All items are clean and in good condition, having been donated by members and friends of the Peace Lutheran Church congregation. The public is asked to please comply with the hours of the clothing share and not arrive before 2 p.m., out of respect to the church staff and their working schedule. The Free Clothing Event is sponsored by the church’s social ministries program, which is designed to reach out to area residents through a variety of public assistance services and activities. To learn more about the program and how it can help you or people you know, please call the church at 715-755-2515. – submitted ••• CORRECTION: The Leader used the term “Polar Plunge” in its Feb. 4 (page 13B) issue, relating to the coverage of persons who dove into Memory Lake as part of the Mid-Winter Sports Day in Grantsburg. Special Olympics Wisconsin requests media reserve the use of the phrase “Polar Plunge” for SOWI events. Polar Plunge is a registered trademark owned by Special Olympics International. Special Olympics Wisconsin began holding Polar Plunges 11 years ago and continues to hold the events to raise money for athletes of Special Olympics Wisconsin. The Leader apologizes for the use of the term.

••• CORRECTION: Last week the Leader ran a story on page six with the headline “Polk Finance Committee opposes furniture purchase.” That story also covered a human services meeting on March 15. The story quotes corporation counsel Jeff Fuge saying, at the end of the meeting, “The county is in possession of it but does not own it. Ms. Gjonnes owns it.” Fuge has told the Leader that the statement, “Ms. Gjonnes owns it” was not made by him.

Fire danger high NORTHWEST WISCONSIN — Spring fire season 2010 has started early, two to three weeks earlier than normal. Once the snow left, it only took two days to have the first fire, last Sunday, March 14, eight acres in the town of Dewey. During the first week of fire season, there has been a total of 12 fires in the DNR’s Cumberland Dispatch Group, which includes all of Washburn and Burnett counties and the northern parts of Barron and Polk counties. All 12 fires were caused by people; eight debris burning, one fireworks, one wood ash disposal, one equipment and one still under investigation.

The fire danger rating level went to high for the first time this year on Monday, March 22.

A majority of the debris-burning-caused fires were holdover fires that were burned the previous evening and thought to be out.

One held over for two weeks, burned when there was still snow on the ground.

In all, 23 acres of grass and woods have been burned. There was one burn injury suffered by a landowner combating a fire on his property before firefighting resources arrived. His pants caught fire and melted causing a significant second-degree burn to his leg. No buildings or vehicles have been lost yet.

Folks seem to like the burning permit system put in effect last season where only one written burning permit needs to be obtained in a calendar year. Then each time before burning, the permittee contacts the 1-888WIS-BURN phone number or the dnr.wi.gov/forestry/fire Web site to find out what the time restrictions are for that particular day. - submitted

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Reps weigh in on health care bill

by Gary King BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - Legislative representatives from Burnett and Polk counties and the state of Wisconsin weighed in this week on the historic passage of health-care insurance reform legislation, including Congressman Dave Obey, who has been in office nearly half of the 90 years that health insurance reform has been on the national agenda - with nothing to show for it.

“It’s about time,” Obey stated in a press release issued Tuesday. “The long overdue legislation we passed today will finally start to civilize the American health-care system by getting insurance companies noses out of decisions that should be between patients and their doctors and assuring that every American has the opportunity to get the medical care they need without begging.”

Obey said he’s received letters upon letters from small-business owners who are charged more for coverage, from families who are tired of “being jerked around” by their insurance companies and from hardworking folks who just cannot afford coverage.

“The system was clearly broken,” Obey said. “This legislation will go a long way to help.”

And the national debate on the issue - appears to be far from over.

Sen. Harsdorf Local state Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, a Repulican, said Tuesday she’s cautious: “We definitely need reforms to address affordability in health care, but I fear that the bill passed by Congress and signed into law by the president will escalate costs and strain our important Medicare program for seniors,” she said. “Of course, as a state official, we do not vote on the federal bills, but I have deep concerns regarding the levels of spending and debt taken on by Washington, D.C. It’s clear that the $1 trillion spending bill, once your remove the gimmicks, will increase our nation’s deficit by another $600 billion while increasing taxes by hundreds of billions.”

U.S. Sen. Feingold One of Wisconsin’s U.S. senators, Russ Feingold, said the new law will help to “free the American people from the dominance of the health insurance industry, which has dictated how and whether they get health-care coverage for far too long.”

Feingold said this year, children will no longer be denied coverage for preexisting conditions, insurance companies will no longer drop Americans because they are sick, young Americans can remain on their parents coverage longer, and “the Medicare doughnut hole that shortchanges seniors will

A fire occurred in Stone Lake Township on Thursday, March 18. The pond in the picture only contains a couple of inches of water this year. Last spring this pond was about 5 feet deep and the area burning in this picture was under water. An elderly gentleman suffered second-degree burns in this fire when he fell and his pants caught fire. — Photo submitted

begin to be filled.”

“This bill means more choice, more affordability and more protections for Wisconsin families and businesses,” Feingold said.

Top 10 improvements In his news release, Obey outlined 10 improvements the bill would create: • Insurance companies will no longer be able reject people for pre-existing conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

• Insurance companies won’t be able to tell people who have faithfully paid their premiums that they have “run out of coverage” because they have hit a lifetime cap or low annual cap.

• Seniors will pay less for their prescription drugs because reform finally closes the outrageous Medicare Part D “donut hole.”

• The largest tax cut for health care in history. Low- and middle-income Americans will receive financial assistance to help pay for insurance.

• Small businesses will receive tax credits if they voluntarily decide they would like to provide coverage for their workers.

• All co-pays for preventative services will be eliminated in private plans and in Medicare.

• New health-insurance exchanges will be created in the private market that will make insurance more affordable and more accessible for small businesses and individuals.

• Affordable health-insurance coverage will be available to 32 million more Americans.

• Medicare will begin compensating providers for the quality of care they provide rather than the quantity of procedures they perform. This will benefit Wisconsin’s doctors and hospitals which typically provide low cost, efficient health care with good outcomes.

• Reform is fully paid for and is estimated to reduce the deficit by $138 bil-

lion over the next 10 years.

Ashland County District Attorney Sean Duffy, R-Ashland, is running against Obey in the fall election. In a news release issued by his office on Tuesday, Duffy said Obey’s vote in support of the bill represented “the height of arrogance. Congress is simply not listening.”

Duffy said voters across the country have expressed their opposition to the bill.

“This decision will limit the options of consumers, impose massive new taxes, and add billions to our record debt and deficit. It will do nothing to control costs, reduce frivolous lawsuits against doctors and hospitals or improve the choices available to consumers.”

Supporters of the bill, approved by the Senate in December and the House on Sunday, represents a national commitment to reform the worst elements of the current health-care system, providing coverage to millions of currently uninsured Americans, preventing insurance company abuses and addressing unrelenting rising costs.

According to a New York Times article, the bill is the most sweeping piece of federal legislation since Medicare was passed in 1965 and aims to “smooth out one of the roughest edges in American society - the inability of many people to afford medical care after they lose a job or get sick.”

And it would do so in large measure by taxing the rich. A big chunk of the money to pay for the bill comes from lifting payroll taxes on households making more than $250,000. On average, the annual tax bill for households making more than $1 million a year will rise by $46,000 in 2013, according to the Tax Policy Center, a Washington research group. Another major piece of financing would cut Medicare subsidies for private insurers, ultimately affecting their executives and shareholders.

Spring in their steps

The warmer weather and lack of snow made walks through Luck pretty common this week. This scene is from Park Avenue at Fourth Street in Luck on Tuesday afternoon, when temps reached into the 60-degree range.

Photo by Greg Marsten

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County board approves comprehensive plan

County board approves comprehensive plan and nonrepresented employee compensation plan

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – After two years in preparation, the Burnett County Comprehensive Plan and Ordinance was approved without question during the county board’s March 18 meeting.

“I appreciate the type of investment you folks have put forward,” said consultant John Williams from Foth in Green Bay. Williams commented that the county board had been deciding things that were not easy, and that they had accomplished an incredible thing in looking 30, 40 and 50 years ahead. “The vision and stewardship motto of the board has meaning. There are solid people, good thinkers here,” Williams said.

A series of public information meetings presenting the plan draft were held, starting with a meeting in the Siren High School auditorium April 6, 2009. Referral to the county board came from the board’s policy and planning committee after their March 16 review.

Adoption of a new compensation plan for nonrepresented employees took up the greater part of the board’s meeting time, with questions and comments coming from all sides of the boardroom. The plan was finally approved as amended, with a couple of supervisors voting against approval.

The amendment called for the immediate elimination of the currently used performance enhancement plan upon approval of the new compensation plan, with money in the current budget for that plan being rolled into expenses for the new compensation plan.

Charlie Carlson, compensation consultant with Enetrix operating out of Middleton, was on hand for the discussion. The firm had been hired by the county board for consultation on this issue in July 2009.

“I would not have recommended this system if I believed the PEP system was going to continue,” Carlson told the board.

The project provided for the development of a job analysis for every nonrepresented county position, an internal/external review of wages and compression is-

Members of the Burnett County Development Association, (L to R), standing, Ted Gerber, John Richards and President Mark Crowl, presented an overview of the organization during the March 18 Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting. Support for the association comes from the county budget. County board members have asked people from the organizations the budget supports to give them a brief rundown on where the money is going. – Photos by Nancy Jappe www.burnettcounty.com/bcda.

County board supervisors were recognized for years of service at the March 18 meeting, and farewell was given to Supervisor Jeff Schinzing, a county board member for the past eight years. Schinzing has opted not to run for re-election from District 2, which covers Ward 1, village of Grantsburg, and Ward 1, town of Grantsburg.

Carsten “Ro” Endresen heads the list for years of service, with 21 years put in, followed by county board Chair Phil Lindeman with 16, Emmett Byrne and Gerry Pardun with 14 years each and Edgar Peterson with 12 years.

Appreciation was also given to the youth representatives on the board, one from each of the three county schools. “We are only one of a handful of counties with this (program) in place,” Lindeman commented.

Retiring Burnett County Land Information Specialist Carol Johnson (L) was recognized for her 21 years of employment for the county during the March 18 county board meeting. With Johnson in this photo is county Supervisor Maury Miller. “She was the first person I met when I came to Burnett County,” Miller commented.

Burnett County Interim Veterans Service Officer Chris Sower (L) was presented with a VFW Community Service Award for his work in the position by Burnett County VFW 1256 Post Commander Peggy Moore during the March 18 county board meeting.

Sower is the only person to receive this award in the 79-year history of the post. Words to describe Sower, according to Moore, were caring, concerned and helpful.

sues, an on-going process for job evaluations, Fair Labor Act Compliance and labor market reviews, preparation of the new compensation plan and a fair process to allow employees to move through the steps of a pay plan (either merit or a longevity process).

Representatives of the Burnett County Development Association briefly reviewed the work of the BCDA, an organization supported by county budget dollars.

“The BCDA is primarily involved in economic development,” said John Richards, one of its members.

BCDA was organized in 1985 to “create economic opportunities for residents, businesses and communities of Burnett County. Twelve members serve on the board of directors, representing entities across the county.

Further information can be found at

Burnett County Jail Administrator Captain Terry Nesvold (L) was recognized by the Burnett County Board at their March 18 meeting. Nesvold, who is shown here with county Supervisor Don Chell, was recently chosen Small Jail Administrator of the Year by the American Jail Association.

Burnett County wants control of Penta Hill

Site is key location for countywide communication towers that must be in place by 2013

by Sherill Summer SIREN - The Burnett County Administration Committee voted to start the process to take possession of the 70-acre

Penta Hill property west of Siren that will be the site of a public safety communication tower the county needs to have in place by 2013.

For several years, the property has been part of a EPA Superfund cleanup because the preservatives used to treat wood produces had contaminated the property. The cleanup will go on for many years, but despite the ongoing cleanup, the property can be used for towers. Because of the elevation of the property, many towers have been placed

there over the years.

Currently, the property is unusual because it has no owners; the former owners of Penta Wood Products, Inc. are all deceased. The DNR has been granting some approvals for towers on the property, but there is little oversight on the placement and number of towers on the property.

Last year, Burnett County Administrator Candace Fitzgerald contacted the EPA Regional Office in Chicage to inquire about the county’s liability if they

were to take procession of the property and the procedure for doing so.

The EPA’s attorney indicated that the county would not assume any liability for past, present or future cleanup at the property if the county was to take control of the property.

Although the administration committee voted to pursue taking control of the property, there were few details given on how the county will proceed from here.

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Greene Implement sold to New Richmond-based firm

by Greg Marsten DRESSER/OSCEOLA – After over four decades of ownership, the Greene Implement operation is being sold to another local implement operation, Frontier Ag and Turf, which is based in New Richmond and has numerous local facilities, including in Turtle Lake.

The sale has been rumored for weeks, and becomes final in the coming week, according to current owner Bill Greene.

“I kind of think it’ll be business as usual,” Greene said with a laugh.

Greene said he has been in discussions with the Frontier group for over a year, but that it really only became serious in the past few months. He has been involved with the operation, managing or ownership of the implement dealership that bears his name for over 40 years,

when his father first bought the operation in Osceola and later moved to a new location between Osceola and Dresser in the late ‘80s.

“Yeah, I’m going to retire,” Greene said, adding that he will remain in the area, as well as stay involved in several other “business interests” along the way.

There will be a few minor changes to the Greene operation at 2446 Hwy. 35, including the elimination of the current Parts City auto parts wing at the Dresser/Osceola location. That will move to St. Croix Falls and ceased operations last week.

Greene admitted that he had to work with his two major manufacturing partners, Polaris and John Deere, to approve the sale, but insisted they were both on board.

“They had no problems with it. Everything’s fine with them,” he said. John Deere was already a staple line for Frontier Ag and Turf, so it was not very different, except that it eliminates a former “rival” dealership for Frontier.

Greene has left much of the company’s day-to-day decision making to General Manager Bill Degner for the past decade, and he sees Degner’s role growing even further with the change.

“Bill’s basically taking over the general operations,” he said of Degner, an employee for over 30 years, “So it’s in good hands!”

Greene assured that many of the familiar faces will stay the same, and it was part of the deal that to keep as many employees as possible.

“People here now will still be here,” he

stated.

Frontier Ag and Turf is the relatively new moniker for a firm that used to be known by several names locally, including Polfus Implement in New Richmond and Tri-County Implement in Turtle Lake. They have since added other additional stores in Minnesota, as well as other product lines, such as wind energy.

Much of the existing Greene Implement inventory is being sold at a series of special auctions, the first being on March 24, with other possible sales as the closing of the sale becomes finalized.

As for Greene, he said he’s “Not planning a big retirement party or anything,” but is happy about the sale and the change, and assured that customer service will continue to be a priority.

No funding for nursing home windows

Final GAM Board meeting for some members

by Gregg Westigard AMERY – After two years, the present Golden Age Manor Governing Committee held its last meeting Tuesday, March 23. At least two or three of the members will soon be off the committee. It ended with some old topics still unresolved.

But one issue, the disposal of old drugs, may be moving toward a solution.

The Golden Age Manor Board has five members, none of whom were on that board before April 2008. Three members, Bob Dueholm, Gerald Newville and Patricia Schmidt, are county board supervisors. Dueholm and Newville are not running for re-election. Schmidt said, during the meeting that she would not serve on the committee again. That leaves the two appointed public members, Robert Blake and Dave Ollman.

Blake’s two-year term on the GAM board ends May 2011, but he is running for the county board. If elected, he might not end up on the GAM board. Ollman’s term ends this May, and he has not been told if he is being reappointed. There could be another total turnover.

While the committee will have new faces when it next meets on Tuesday, April 27, it will have some of the same old issues, including when and if the 51year-old windows on the nursing home will be replaced with new, energy-efficient ones. The latest effort to get new windows has come to a halt when an application for stimulus money for the 68 window project was rejected. A resolution will now go to the county board asking permission to spend up to $200,000 for new windows. From 70 percent to 75 percent of that cost will be recouped through the Medicaid reimbursement program.

GAM and the county have had a running series of issues regarding who GAM funds belong to. The March

50 -year Legion member Dair Stewart (L), Siren, received an award for his 50 years of continuous membership in the American Legion from Commander Lyle Johnson of the Lund-Brown American Legion Post No. 132, Siren, Thursday, March 18. Stewart was on active duty as a part of the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. – Special Leader photo

County accounts might come to a common agreement someday.

Last fall, Schmidt asked what GAM did with its unused medicines. GAM Administrator Gary Taxdahl said the disposal of unused pharmaceuticals is a big problem for the home and for the public in general. The home is not permitted to keep these drugs, including those that are narcotic, on the premises for more than 72 hours. But Taxdahl said there is no place to send the drugs and one solution is to flush them even though that pollutes. The topic has stayed on the GAM agenda each month, and Taxdahl reported that there may be solutions in sight for a problem that affects GAM, hospitals and individuals. The governor has a bill on unused medicines in the legislative process, and a firm is working on a pharmaceutical recycling program. A problem for GAM and the broader community may be working toward a solution. Schmidt thanked Taxdahl for his work on the issue.

Douglas Johnson of Amery elected president of AWSC

AMERY - Douglas Johnson of Amery was elected to the position of president on March 13, at the 41st-annual spring convention of the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs.

Also elected were Dave Newman, vice president, Darlene Krentz, secretary, Natalie Sessler, treasurer, and Sam Landes, executive director.

Nearly 700 people gathered at the convention this year held at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton.

The Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs has 27,000 family memberships in nearly 600 snowmobile clubs

throughout Wisconsin. Snowmobile club members volunteer each year to construct, mark, and maintain nearly 25,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails around the state. Members also volunteer countless hours as snowmobile safety course instructors, training newcomers in safe and responsible snowmobiling.

For more information, contact the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs at 608-846-5530 or go online to www.awsc.org.— with submitted information

Trip to Science Museum April 25

State agencies encouraged to publicly post contract information online MADISON - The head of Wisconsin’s ethics office says he’s urging state agencies to follow a law that requires them to post their biggest private contracts on a public Web site. But he says there’s only so much he can do.

Government Accountability Board Director Kevin Kennedy says his office established the Contract Sunshine Web site in January 2008. The site was required as a part of a law signed by Gov. Jim Doyle a few years ago. It was supposed to publicize contracts worth more than $10,000.

But information on the site remains sparse and most agencies haven’t pub-

county board resolved one issue by approving, after the fact, the transfer of $600,000 of the nursing home’s 2008 profit to the county general fund. Reserve funds of the enterprise had not been transferred to the general fund in the past.

Now a new issue from 2008 has surfaced. GAM had a $869,984 bond with a due date of April 1, 2008. That bond needed to be refinanced. By coincidence, April 1, 2008, was the date when the nursing home was to be sold to a new owner. That sale would have paid off the debt. The sale of GAM was rejected by the courts and the debt was refinanced as part of a new bonding for highway projects.

The auditors have now discovered that the $869,984 long-term debt went off the GAM books in 2008 and now shows as a general county debt. Now finance director Maggie Wickre says GAM owes the county that $869,984. Corporation counsel Jeff Fuge says a cleanup of the 2008 audit is needed. The GAM and Polk

lished any contracts at all.

Kennedy told a legislative panel that his office estimates it takes about a minute to enter information for each contract on the Web site. He says agencies are telling him they have thousands of contract transactions and don’t have the ability to enter the material repeatedly.

Because it’s up to those agencies to enter the information themselves, the Web site remains largely empty. Kennedy says his agency – one of state government’s smallest – doesn’t have the money or staff to take on the project all itself. - Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio

See Dead Sea Scrolls and “St. John’s Bible” exhibits FREDERIC – The public is invited to join members of the Frederic Free Church as they travel by coach bus to the Science Museum of Minnesota on April 25, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the actual Dead Sea Scrolls from Qumran. The scrolls, which are approximately 2,000 years old, include fragments of the earliest known texts of the Bible and are regarded as one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century.

Included with The Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit is a gallery displaying the original folios from “The Saint John’s Bible.”

Commissioned by Saint John’s Abbey and University in Collegeville, Minn.,

“The Saint John’s Bible” is a contemporary work created using the same tools and methods as the medieval manuscripts, and is the first handwritten, illuminated Bible to be commissioned by a Benedictine monastery since the advent of the printing press more than 500 years ago.

The bus will leave from the Frederic Free Church at 12:30 p.m., with a pickup point at the Holiday Station in Luck.

Group rates (including transportation) are $27 for adults, $23 for seniors 60-plus and for children 4-12 years.

To reserve your place on this trip, call the Frederic Free Church at 715-3278767. Reservations are limited to 48 people, so make your reservation early.

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Appeal decision must happen within 10 days

by Greg Marsten BALSAM LAKE – After three full days of testimony and several hours in closed session, the members of the Polk County Public Protection and Judicial Committee issued a decision Monday, March 22 to uphold the firing of Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Swan from the force for an incident last August in Amery.

That incident was captured on a squad car dash camera and was the pivotal point in the case against Swan, where sheriff officials alleged the deputy used “inappropriate force” with a PR-24 baton while assisting an Amery municipal police officer with a suspected DUI arrest. They also contended that Swan attempted to underplay the incident in his subsequent report, and that his truthfulness and credibility were undermined, and that he refused to accept “corrective instruction” regarding the matter.

The committee upheld Swan’s termination by concluding that the most serious of the allegations - the use of “unwarranted force” - was indeed a violation of two county policies. However, the committee could not agree on the two remaining allegations of truthfulness and credibility and the corrective action charges.

Swan fought the dismissal through his union, the Wisconsin Police Professionals Association, and moved to hold his hearing in open session over three days, starting in early March, where more than 20 hours of

Deputy’s dismissal upheld

testimony included from three of Swan’s direct sergeants, the sheriff and chief deputy of the department, as well as a local expert in defense and arrest tactics.

Swan has been the subject of several disciplinary actions in his nearly six years on the force, including a previous dismissal hearing for a driving incident where a motorcycle rider was injured. That decision was overturned by a similar committee.

The current committee included Polk County Board Supervisors Jay Luke, Neil Johnson, Brian Masters, Kim O’Connell and Joan Peterson. Luke recused himself from the hearings, due to a conflict of interest. The four remaining supervisors were split on their decisions on the three dismissal counts, with Peterson, a former law officer for both the state and county, being the only one to rule in favor of Swan in all three counts.

Masters split his vote, as well, ruling in favor of Swan concerning his truthfulness and credibility, but against him on the use of force and failure to accept corrective instruction. Both Johnson and O’Connell supported all counts and the dismissal.

According to Polk County Corporation Counsel Jeff Fuge, Swan has 10 days to file an appeal to the committee’s decision, either in circuit court or before an arbitrator. Fuge said the local WPPA Union representative has already indicated Swan “will take it to arbitration.”

“Once done with the arbitrator, it could go to the circuit court,” Fuge stated, adding that the former deputy “could follow the lan-

guage” in the union’s collective bargaining agreement, but that it would “take a new life after that.”

Fuge and his office had no official comment on the dismissal or the committee findings, except to outline the process, since they acted as facilitators for the appeal hearing.

Fuge said the arbitration appeal process usually involves review of the evidence and hearing transcripts and may possibly include additional testimony.

“It’s usually just based on the [hearing] record,” he said. “But it’s up to them whether to take additional evidence.”

Fuge was unaware of the final cost of the appeal process so far, but did mention that the court reporter’s appearance fee has already been received, and totals nearly $1,500 for three full days of testimony, without transcription fees, which can amount to “quite a bit more money,” he said.

Sheriff Tim Moore admits the Swan dismissal and process has been divisive for sheriff department employees, and that it has been awkward at times.

“I believe it is unfortunate anytime someone loses their job, regardless of the circumstances,” Moore stated, admitting that the Swan firing has also become a difficult union issue, as well, as loyalties have been tested on many counts. “Disciplinary issues are never pleasant for either party, but they are necessary.”

The Swan case has also been a watershed example of several ancillary police issues, from the role of governing committees,

county policy and unions in law enforcement to the often subjective view of what qualifies as “necessary force” and appropriate action for officers in an arrest, especially in regard to possibly hundreds of variable outcomes in a particular arrest.

“I believe that it is my responsibility to ensure that the citizens of this county are properly treated with respect and dignity no matter what the circumstances,” Moore stated on his dismissal charges being affirmed, to some extent.

Swan’s dismissal hearing also shows the admittedly changing roles of technology in law enforcement: From the possible use of Tasers and nonlethal devices to avoid using firearms, to the expectations of audio and video from arrests. Ironically, it was also one of the more disputed pieces of evidence in the case, and shows that the same video can potentially be used by both sides to prove their point in disciplinary procedures and in court cases that stem from those arrests.

That several people can see the same fuzzy video with unclear audio and come to completely different conclusions illustrates the gray areas that can arise.

The police dash cam has also become a new type of “witness,” and it could be argued that without the video tape, the case against Swan would likely have disappeared completely, if it had ever been brought up at all.

Swan and his attorney refused comment after the committee decision was released.

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School board says goodbye to two retiring members

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Two Siren School Board members, Bill Ellis and Michelle Renberg, were awarded appreciation plaques for their service at the start of the March 22 school board meeting. Ellis has served on the board for the past 19 years, Renberg for the past three.

Renberg expressed appreciation to the board for her welcome this past three years, and she assured district residents that the board members are working together to make this the best district it can be. She commented that the board is not able to make everyone happy and that the district is a business. “I urge (people) to stick to the issues and stop personal attacks,” Renberg said. “The main focus is the students of the Siren School, not with personal issues.”

In actions taken, the board: 1) Approved offering summer school similar to what was offered last year, to run for three weeks starting June 14 and going through July 2. The district will be hiring nine teachers plus a coordinator, and no transportation will be provided.

2) Approved a total of 39 Youth Option credits, courses in college or other facilities which students can, by law, take, at a total cost of $8,940.

3) Approved renewal of an AODA grant for $19,220.

4) Accepted the resignation of the current lawn-care provider and extended a new three-year contract to Scott’s Lawn Care, Frederic.

5) Approved replacement of stalls in the elementary boys bathroom at a cost of $2,800, and a recommendation to replace both sides of the gym bleachers, installing new steps, grab bars and wheelchair-cutout areas to make access to seating easier. Goodson Company will get the contract for just under $64,000 with the stipulation that the work has to be done by the end of this fiscal year.

6) Approved open enrollment of 11 students for the upcoming school year.

District Administrator Scott Johnson explained that the net loss anticipated for next year is at three students at this time.

7) Approved the recipient of this year’s

Siren School Board President Dayton Daniels (R) presented 19-year school board veteran Bill Ellis with a plaque during the board meeting Monday, March 22. This was Ellis’ last school board meeting as he is not running for re-election April 6. – Photos by Nancy Jappe Wall of Honor award. The name will not be released to the public until the graduation ceremony.

8) Acknowledged the need to replace Connie Virchow (who resigned as support-staff representative) and Duane Emery (if he is elected to the school board) on the district’s ad hoc committee.

9) Learned from maintenance supervisor Don Fleischhacker of receipt of an energy grant totaling just over $9,000.

In open session after closed-session discussion, the board approved a leave of absence request for John Tinman during the first semester of the 2010-2011

school year, pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement; agreed to send letters of reasonable assurance for employment in 2010-11 to all support staff with the exception of Meghan Staples; and approved contract offers to current certified staff for the 2010-11 school year.

The meeting calendar shows the following: Building and Grounds Committee – Monday, April 5, 6 p.m. Budget and Finance – Monday, April 19, at 4:30 p.m. Personnel and Negotiations – April 19 at 5:30 p.m. Policy, Planning and Curriculum – April 19 at 7 p.m.

County votes to cut youth development to part time Siren School Board President Dayton Daniels presented a plaque to retiring school board member Michelle Renberg during the March 22 school board meeting. Renberg has served on the board for the past three years.

Dr. Jacobson Turcott going to Africa CUMBERLAND — Dr. Jennifer Jacobson Turcott, family eye doctor in practice at the Jacobson Advanced Eye Care clinics in Cumberland and Frederic. will travel to Malawi, Africa, on April 5. Turcott will be joining a mission team from Central Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls to provide eye care for the people of Malawi.

During this 16-day mission, Turcott will be traveling with an 11-person support team, which will include volunteer optometrists, an ophthalmologist, opticians and laypeople. The group will be taking thousands of reading glasses, which in part, have been donated by patients and the Lions Club. The patient’s prescription will be determined and matching glasses will be provided to them.

Turcott and the Central Lutheran Church mission expect to see over 400600 patients per day. Malawi not only has a minimal medical infrastructure, they do not have the ability to make glasses in most of the country. “The Malawi people are stunned and astonished when they realize they can see to read and even more so when they realize the glasses are free,” said Turcott. “Many of these people never have an opportunity in their entire lifetime to receive eye care and are appreciative beyond words.” One gentleman, upon realizing he could now read, thought it sad that he had no Bible. The next day, a Bible was presented to him.

County also postpones filling vacant register of deeds position

by Sherill Summer SIREN - The UW-Extension Youth Development position, most recently held by Mary Pardee who resigned earlier this year to take the same position in Barron County, has been cut to a part-time position.

The position was halftime 4-H and halftime youth development outside the 4-H program, but most supervisors on the administration committee voiced skepticism that the youth development programs outside the 4-H were successful. They also did not feel that the current 4-H enrollment warranted more than a halftime position.

The vote in the administration committee is final. Previously, the natural resource committee that provides oversight of the extension office voted to fill the youth development agent at full time.

Dr. Jennifer Jacobson Turcott will go to Africa to provide eye care. — Photo submitted In late December, northern Malawi was rocked by earthquakes and continues to experience aftershocks. Over 200,000 people have evacuated their homes with this newfound fear dominating their lives. The mission work will now be focused more in the southern Malawi area with Turcott and all mission volunteers receiving procedures and practices to prepare for the hazards which will continue to exist due to future anticipated earthquakes. — submitted

The county is responsible of 40 percent of the salary and benefits of all the extension agents in the county, but it is the University of Wisconsin that hires the agents.

All extension agents are considered educators and require agents to either have a master’s degree or be working toward a master’s degree. The university pays the remaining 60 percent of agent salary and benefits.

The administration committee also voted not to fill a vacant register of deeds position at this time. The office was staffed at three full-time employees but is currently staffed with two full-time workers due to this vacancy. The administration committee postponed the hiring of a full time until the workload of the office can be evaluated.

The committee did vote to fill a vacant real property tax lister position that also was vacant. It was noted that this was a key position for the county because the county tax roll is supported by this position.

First Vietnam Veterans Day this month STATEWIDE - The dream that Vietnam veterans in Wisconsin would have a day in their honor is about to become reality.

A bill signed last summer designated March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Wisconsin - it honors the day in 1973 when the last U.S. combat troops left Vietnam. Thuy Smith was behind the effort to publicly acknowledge the service of Vietnam veterans. In Eau Claire, the event is set for March 27. Smith says “it’s a nonthreatening environment for veterans and that’s what they need.”

When Smith’s father returned from Vietnam, he brought her as a baby along with a Cambodian wife. For years, she’s been

working on ways for veterans to share their experiences through the Thuy Smith nonprofit group. In January, she traveled to Vietnam for a month with David Backstrom. He had not been back to the country since he served as medical support for the Navy and Marine Corps in a Hospital in Danang in the ‘60s. He says war experiences were kept buried. Backstrom says “it would look like weakness to ask for support.”

This coming-together March 27 includes the Hmong and Vietnamese community and Southeast Asian food. - Mary Jo Wagner, Wisconsin Public Radio

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This week’s question:

The new health-care insurance legislation signed into law: 1. Was long overdue 2. Should be repealed 3. Needs fine-tuning 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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Next week’s issue of the Leader will be the final one prior to the spring election, April 6. We’ll allow letters to the editor from candidates wishing to clarify their stances on issues or respond to letters for information published in this paper previously.

Anything printed in the final issue prior to the election, obviously, cannot be responded to in the same format prior to the election, but can be published on our Web site, at the discretion of the editor. Anything submitted for next week’s Leader that contains negative statements toward another candidate or information or statements that could be challenged will not be published.

As in past elections, we’ve encouraged candidates to participate in providing us with profile information so we can provide basic information for voters prior to going to the polls. We’d like to thank candidates for working with us to do that - and for choosing to be a public servant in a position that can sometimes be a lonely place, thankless and certainly not economically advantageous.

Rewards have to come in safeguarding what we have in our counties, villages, cities and school districts - and knowing you’re trying to improve things for the good of the overall community.

We worry each election season about areas that lack candidates - and even more about the minute percentage of candidates who may ignore opportunities to answer questions for the public. Simply put, you shouldn’t be running for public office.

If we err in following our own guidelines regarding elections, we hope it’s on the side of allowing opinions and getting information out to the voters and without reflecting poorly on any person running for office.

We need civility in politics now more than ever.

Editorials by Gary King

Area News at a Glance Deputy saves men PIERCE COUNTY – A Pierce County deputy moved two men to safety shortly before a northbound Burlington Northern train struck their car Sunday evening, March 21. The sheriff’s department was notified Sunday evening that a vehicle was stuck on the train tracks in Diamond Bluff. The deputy arrived on the scene and moved the occupants – Daniel J. Roth, 24, and Matthew M. Luostari, 23, both of Prescott – to safety shortly before the train hit the car. No injuries were reported by the two men or the train crew. The incident occurred at the railroad crossing at 985th Street and Hwy. 35 in Diamond Bluff. The Red Wing Fire Department assisted at the scene. -rivertowns.net Ex-officer charged with threats MORA, Minn. - A former Mora police officer was charged Monday, March 22, with making online threats to Mora Mayor Greg Ardner, as well as city council members and the city administrator. Steven Hoberg, 49, faces four counts of terroristic threats; each carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. It’s alleged that Hoberg made postings on the Web site Craigslist saying that the city leaders were “four people I want to see on milk cartons.” Investigators tracked two postings back to Hoberg’s Mora residence. Ardner told investigators that he believed the posts may have come as a result of the city’s recent decision to disband the city police department. - redrockonair.com

Views expressed on these pages or by columnists elsewhere in the paper do not necessarily represent those of the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association management or board.

Where to Write

President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Gov. 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. Sen. Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 (715) 832-8492 (608) 264-5338 senator_kohl@kohl.senate.gov

Sen. Robert Jauch (25th District) Room 19 South, State Capitol P.O. Box 788, Madison, WI 53707 E-mail: Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us Sen. 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

Juvenile crime reduced BARRON COUNTY – A recently published study by two UW-Barron County professors shows the county’s Restorative Justice program is reducing juvenile crime here. The article, co-written by professors Mary Hoeft and Eric Kasper, was in the peer-reviewed journal Protecting Children. The article showcases three case studies undertaken by Hoeft, who has been a volunteer with the program since its inception nearly 10 years ago. In addition, Kasper follows up on his earlier statistical review from 2007 with new data showing continued improvement in the juvenile crime rate compared to other Wisconsin counties of similar size and the state as a whole. Barron County Restorative Justice is a nonprofit organization established by former Barron County Circuit Court Judge Edward Brunner in 2000 as an alternative to the more typical retribution or rehabilitation focus of criminal justice.

Under the principles of Restorative Justice, victims of crime are given a chance to be heard, and offenders are given the opportunity to take responsibility and be accountable for the harm they have caused. It involves the school districts, county government, local law enforcement, the courts and some 200 community volunteers working in a handful of programs that include both juvenile and adult offenders. - Barron News-Shield Fines net over $20,000 BARRON - Law enforcement agencies in Barron County have issued 50 citations to individuals for providing alcohol to minors since May 2009. The fines in these citations totaled more than $20,000. Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said that cracking down on alcohol violations also curbs other crimes. “We know that alcohol and substance abuse contribute at least in part to a majority of crimes in Barron County,” Fitzgerald said. “By enforcing these laws to protect our kids, we also protect our neighbors and communities.” Fitzgerald reports young adults under 25 years old have been the largest group receiving tickets for providing alcohol to minors since the crackdown began in 2009. However, according to middle and high school teens who participated in Safe and Stable Families Coalition-sponsored focus groups, parents also purchase and provide alcohol for their teens and their teen’s friends. Joe Willger, a specialist at the Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Outreach, questioned whether parents always act in the best interest of their children when it comes to permissiveness with alcohol at home. “Parents may think they are doing the right thing letting the kids drink alcohol in our own homes so they don’t drink and drive, right? It’s just not that simple,” Willger said. “There are many consequences to kids drinking besides car accidents, such as fights, falls, unplanned sex, damage to their developing brain, increased risk of addiction, experimenting with other drugs, etc.

I am also concerned that alcohol abuse causes youth to lose their enthusiasm and energy to accomplish great things in life.” - Barron News-Shield

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Re-elect Brown The election is coming up in a few days and I urge you to vote on April 6 and reelect Herschel Brown as a Polk County supervisor.

As you may recall, the big issue two years ago was that our local government was in serious financial trouble. Polk County was borrowing money from the next year’s budget to pay for this year’s bills. You don’t have to be a financial planner to know where that leads. All it takes is a little common sense and maybe a small dose of Suze Orman.

In addition to spending money that wasn’t there, the county supervisors in 2008 wanted the people of Polk County to find an additional $10 million for a new highway building. Brown was against this referendum and spoke loud and clear in letters to the editor and in door-to-door discussions with the people. He found out what the people wanted and then he was elected to carry out the people’s wishes.

Herschel and the other Polk County supervisors have worked hard for the past two years to carry out the wishes of the people of Polk County and I think they deserve our thanks and some should be reelected!

There is a song that has been around for years and it borrows its words from the Bible. “There is a time to laugh, a time to cry, etc., a season for all things.” I believe we are still in the “season” of making sure that we as voters keep responsible stewards of our money in office.

The “season” for exciting new spending must only come after the money is there.

Not before. We must create new jobs for people in Polk County. We must have new businesses that pay a fair tax. New businesses that hire people who will pay a fair tax and live and spend money in our community so it can grow. So it can build new schools, roads, bridges and so on. Naturally, we want industry that doesn’t pollute our air and water. However, we do need places that make things; places where our grandchildren can work and make money so they can live here and raise their families if they choose and of, course pay taxes.

We can have both and still protect our valuable lakes and clean air if we plan for it responsibly.

When the money is there the people will be more receptive to moving in a forward direction again. Until then, like any other business that answers to its stockholders (the people), we have to continue to look for ways to curtail unnecessary spending even when it hurts.

Last night I watched a documentary on the Civil War and it ended with President Lincoln’s famous two-minute speech that spoke so eloquently about government’s role. We all recall how he ended it, “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and the government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from this earth.” Mr. Lincoln knew the importance of government carrying out the collective wishes of the people.

Let’s just “do it right,” again, on April 6.

Re-elect Herschel Brown and all the other fiscally responsible Polk County supervisors.

Ron Amundson Luck

Letters t o t h e e d i t o r Brown for county board The people of the county board supervisory District 5 will have to make a choice between two men at the spring election this year. It may be a hard choice. Both Herschel Brown and Jeff Peterson are good men. They’ve both served one term on the county board so both are experienced.

Both have taken the responsibility very seriously and have regularly attended their meetings and have come to the meetings prepared. In my opinion, Peterson’s strongest interest has been the environment and Brown’s has been the budget.

An outstanding characteristic of Brown has been his dedication to getting information about all aspects of an issue before casting his vote. I have never seen a supervisor who dedicates as much time and researches as thoroughly both sides of issues. He has taken the time to learn firsthand what the departments are doing. For example, he has volunteered at a public health clinic; spent a day with the land and water resources staff out on a project; and ridden with a deputy sheriff all night, etc.

All supervisors have been invited to do this but few have taken the time. What better way to know what the county departments are actually doing.

When voters of Georgetown, Johnstown and McKinley go to the polls, I would like to see them send Herschel Brown back to the Polk County Board of Supervisors for another term. He’ll do his best to keep your taxes down. He’ll do his best to represent you well.

Curt Schmidt Luck

Elect Johansen I want to express my gratitude to the citizens of Polk County’s 1st District for giving me the opportunity and honor to serve on the Polk County Board of Supervisors.

However, I found that I am not able to devote the time needed to serve my constituents and Polk County at the level I feel they deserve.

I am enthusiastically endorsing Harry Johansen for the 1st District supervisor position. Harry is a friend of mine from high school. He grew up on a farm in Luck, graduated from Luck High School and UW-Superior. He was a professor of choral music for 37 years at three universities and retired as the head of the UW-Whitewater music department.

Harry and his wife, Christine, moved back to our area in 2007 and built their home in the town of Bone Lake. Harry has become very involved in the community.

He is on the town of Bone Lake Planning Commission, president of the West Denmark Church Council and church choir director.

This will be Harry’s first run for an elected public office and I know he has the ability, experience and time to be a good and dependable county supervisor.

Bob Dueholm Bone Lake District 1 includes the towns of Bone Lake, Clam Falls, Lorain and West Sweden east of Hwy. 35.

Vote responsibly We are in an election year and the responsibility placed on all of us to preserve the liberties we have all enjoyed these past 200-plus years is not something to be taken lightly, or ignored.

Our beloved country, America, has come under attack from many sides. Morality and justice have been subjected to such change that has left many of us in doubt to the fact that we are a Christian nation, founded on Christian principles.

Abortion, homosexuality, sexual promiscuity, worship of the creation, rather than the Creator, lying, deceit, especially of those in “high places,” have all become national issues that have led to the decline of not only justice, but our freedom of liberty, and our security of being blessed by our Creator.

It is an important time to learn of the candidates and proposals set before us and vote responsibly at the polls.

Remember, if you remain silent, you grant he who would silence you a victory. Vote.

Think about it.

Rita Luedtke Webb Lake

Special meeting set Citizens of the town of Bone Lake: There is a special town meeting Friday, March 26, at 7 p.m., at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church. In the town board’s ad concerning the removal of an unauthorized obstruction or constructing a new dam, there are no figures on cost to help in your decision.

The members of the community that were present at the board meeting were told this is because we only have estimates on the cost of a new dam. These estimates have been read at open meetings at least twice and are in the minutes of those meetings.

The DNR says we must remove the unauthorized obstruction. That is all they are requiring and the estimate for removal is $1,000. One thousand dollars.

There are four estimates, and I stress estimates. There are no bids at this time because, as I understand, getting an actual bid would cost $4,000. The estimates range from $130,000 to $350,000 to construct a new dam. We were also told this would be paid for with a 20-year variable-rate loan.

Estimates are 4.5 percent for five years and who knows where interest rates will be after five years? Kelly Hibbs has done amortization tables with projected cost estimates, principle and interest, or our total cost of taking out a loan to pay for this project. These figures will be available Friday at the meeting.

We also have been given a chart that shows the impact constructing a new dam will have on our taxes. To me the most interesting part is where it says, “The annual cost to your property would be,” as in you will be paying these increases each year for 20 years.

Come to the meeting on Friday. Keep in mind we are only required to remove the unauthorized obstruction and the estimate for that is $1,000.

Doug Route Town of Bone Lake

Car insurance mandate takes effect June 1 I would like to bring you up to date about a change in Wisconsin regarding automobile insurance laws. Gov. Jim Doyle signed an insurance bill that requires all drivers to have automobile insurance. It has been estimated that 10 percent of the drivers on Wisconsin roads have no automobile insurance coverage. Effective June 1, your automobile insurance policy must provide the following minimum liability coverage: • $50,000 for injury or death of one person; • $100,000 for injury or death of two or more people; and • $15,000 for property damage.

The law also requires uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, each with minimum limits of $100,000/$300,000 for bodily injury coverage. You may want to protect your assets by purchasing more coverage than what is provided in the minimum policy required in Wisconsin.

Failure to have a current proof of insurance card in the vehicle at the time of a stop calls for a fine of $10. Failure to have insurance will result in a forfeiture up to $500. Providing fraudulent proof of insurance will result in a fine up to $1,000. Motorists who drive without insurance also risk having their vehicle towed.

I urge everyone to be responsible and have insurance before driving on our roadways.

Chief Paul Johnson Webb Lake, Scott and Jackson Police Department

Civility, please Bob Blake can – and usually does – say anything he wants in his letters to the editor. His ideas might be different from mine, but I respect his right to form his own opinions and state them publicly. The problem I have with Blake is that he doesn’t seem to know where to draw the line between disagreeing with someone and demonizing them. If your thinking isn’t in line with his, you risk being called a liar, a treehugger, a Marxist, or worse.

I think most Americans are tired of this “I’m right, you’re an idiot” attitude. We want to bring back some level of civility in political life, recognizing that no political party or individual candidate has all the answers.

I won’t respond to Mr. Blake’s latest accusations, but do want to express my hope that residents of District 1 will think hard before rewarding his behavior with their votes. The Polk County Board has enough problems without having to deal with another member bent on divisiveness and negativity.

Sincerely, Jeff Peterson Town of Georgetown

The writer is a candidate for county supervisor in District 5.

Who’s running the state?

MADISON - Gov. Jim Doyle is in Italy and Tunisia this week on a trade mission, and Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton is at a conference in Washington, D.C. It begs the question of who’s in charge while they’re gone.

The lieutenant governor’s duties are limited in Wisconsin, but if you read the constitution to the letter, she’s the acting governor when the governor is out of state.

The thing is, Lawton’s office says Lawton was not told Doyle was leaving the country until his office issued a press release on Wednesday. That’s the same day Doyle left

atown, and by that time Lawton was already out of state herself.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Political Science professor Mordecai Lee says it used to be very important if the governor was physically in the state. He says whether it matters anymore depends on the circumstances. Lee says with excellent modern-day communication, the governor can be in Tunisia, and it’s easy to pick up the phone and ask, “What do you want us to do?” Still, he says, legally, the governor can authorize calling out the National Guard when the governor is out of state,

that proclamation would have to be signed by the acting governor.

If the lieutenant governor were in state, that job would fall to her. The wording of the state constitution gets a little less specific if both executives are out of state, but the Secretary of State is next in the line of succession.

When asked about the situation, the governor’s office was concise. Spokesman Adam Collins said Doyle is running the state and has been every day since he took office in January of 2003. - Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio

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Letters t o t h e e d i t o r c o n t i n u e d Remember in November A great and strong American republic was born in liberty and freedom July 4, 1976.

It died as a socialized state on March 22, 2010.

It was a beautiful dream while it lasted!!

The Rev. Al Sharpton was asked yesterday in a national interview, “ Isn’t President Obama leading this country towards socialism?” Sharpton replied, “The American people accepted socialism when they voted for President Obama.”

Over the years our sons, daughters, grandchildren, fathers, mothers have fought and suffered terrible wounds, and death to protect our country, freedoms, and our way of life. They still are standing strong to protect our country against terrorist this very moment. Haven’t we just betrayed the American dream by moving towards socialism and our loss of individual freedoms? What happened to our freedom of choice? A health-care bill which mandates everyone must buy health insurance, or they will be subject to punishment by the federal government? The president has selected the IRS as its police force to assure people do what they are told to do!

The IRS! It is a very sad day for the American people when the federal government takes over more and more of our daily lives and freedoms.

Everyone should be disgusted by the wheeling and backroom dealing our polit-

Tightening government’s belt With our country facing record deficits, Congress needs to show leadership and cut wasteful or unnecessary spending, just as all Americans do in tough economic times. As we look at ways to save taxpayer dollars, one of the first things to go should be spending for pet projects that is earmarked or slipped into large appropriations bills. Some of these earmarks may be worthy projects, but if they are worth doing then they should be able to make it through a competitive or merit-based process, instead of avoiding any real scrutiny by being tucked into big spending bills.

I want to eliminate all earmarks, but at a minimum we should get rid of low-priority earmark projects. A lawmaker might get an earmark for his or her district but

How a bill should become a law On Monday, March 15, Gov. Doyle signed Assembly Bill 230 into law. Assembly Bill 230, also known as the TIME bill allows law enforcement agencies to access photographs from driver’s licenses and state ID cards electronically through the Transaction Information for the Management of Enforcement system. Most people are surprised when they hear the description of the bill, since they thought that law enforcement already had the ability to access this information.

Current law requires law enforcement to submit a written request to the Department of Transportation to obtain a copy of a photo from a driver’s license or state ID card. It takes about two weeks for an officer to receive the requested photo. After waiting that long, a photo may be of little use. AB 230 allows law enforcement officials to quickly access the photos electronically in their patrol car or at their dispatch center when they need it. This technology will be a powerful tool that will help keep our communities and police officers safe.

The TIME bill really is a wonderful example of how the process should work.

This is a bill that was an idea from a constituent and had been around for a couple of sessions, but never was able to make it through the entire legislative process.

However, with some hard work and the

ical representatives have resorted to!

Mr. Obey, who is also known in Washington as the King of Pork, has voted to impose this upon the American people.

Oh yes, he will come home and tell us he just achieved a great benefit for the American people! My response to Congressman Obey is simply this. It takes a fool a minute to vote and pass a bill. It takes the American public years to get rid of it. Remember the voice of the people! Vote in November.

I consider myself lucky to live in one of only a few districts where voters have a choice between two candidates for the Polk County Board of Supervisors on April 6.

While I am grateful to both Herschel Brown and Jeff Peterson for running, I’ve decided to vote for Jeff Peterson. Here’s why.

Last October, when the county board adopted a new comprehensive plan, it included a section titled Energy and Sustainability. In that section there is recognition of the need to make wise choices for the future, including the need to protect our valuable water resources. One of the policy directives, in fact, states quite clearly the need to “Adequately fund the Land

and Water Resources Department.” The Land and Water Resources Department has primary responsibility for monitoring and maintaining the quality of Polk County’s lakes, rivers and streams.

Just one month after adopting the comprehensive plan, the county board had its annual budget meeting, during the course of which one supervisor offered an amendment to restore funding to a vacant position in the Land and Water Resources Department. Herschel Brown led the opposition to that amendment, and it was defeated on a close vote.

As a lake-home owner, an active community member, and an active participant in land and water management, Brown’s opposition is both confusing and shortsighted. Polk County, “the gift of the glaciers,” deserves to be respected and protected as such. I have spoken personally to Brown about his opposition to such a vital position and cannot understand or condone his position on this. I do not feel that my lake, our lakes, were represented by our representative, Brown. I expect to be represented by the people I choose to vote into office. I feel that Peterson has my/our lake’s best interest at heart.

While I understand the need to cut wasteful spending, withholding funding to the department that is most crucial to the quality of our environment makes no sense to me. I have spoken with Peterson about this issue and he has assured me that protecting our natural resources will be a top

then the project stalls, is unfeasible or is even unwanted by folks back home and just sits on the shelf.

Directing taxpayer money to a pet project isn’t a good idea to start with.

It makes even less sense when that project isn’t Russ wanted or needed. Feingold I’m going after these old earmarks U.S.Senator in the Senate, and I just had an important victory. On a recent bill, I passed an amendment, with overwhelming bipartisan support, to get rid of old, unspent transportation earmarks – specifically, those older than 10 years and with less than 10 percent spent or obligated. Even

senators who strongly support infrastructure spending realize it makes no sense to keep these old earmarks on the books.

Getting rid of these earmarks saves an estimated $478 million this year alone in highway and bridge earmarks. And the amendment could save hundreds of millions more over time as other unspent earmarks reach the 10-year mark.

The amendment is based on a proposal President Bush made in 2008, on which I based a provision in my Control Spending Now Act, legislation I introduced last fall to cut the deficit by about one-half trillion dollars. At a recent budget committee hearing, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood also endorsed my proposal. This is a commonsense measure, supported by both a Republican and a Democratic administration and an overwhelming majority of the Senate. With record-high deficits, we should not be spending taxpayer dollars for projects that are either a low priority or that nobody even wants.

Carl Pentland Balsam Lake

Why I support Jeff Peterson

commitment of legislators to see it through, the bill has now been signed into law.

Rep. Kitty Rhoades, R-Hudson, was the lead author on the bill last session. It passed the Assembly, but was never voted out of the Senate Commit- Ann tee on Transportation Hraychuck and Tourism.

In January 2009, 28th District Democrats took over Assembly control of the Assembly. Now this next part doesn’t necessarily make sense and certainly doesn’t seem right, but unfortunately is the way things work around this place sometimes. Bills that are authored by representatives of the majority party have a much better chance of making it through than a bill authored by a member of the minority party. Rhoades and I were determined to pass this bill. Therefore I became the lead author and Rhoades was the second author listed on this legislation.

In Northwest Wisconsin, we are able to put partisanship aside and come together to work on issues we care about. I really enjoyed working with Rhoades on this legislation and am sad to learn that she

priority for him.

I urge other voters in District 5 to support Jeff Peterson for county board on April 6.

Sam Rivers Weber, M.Ed. Big Blake Lake Commissioner PCLAR Member

Political letters

No letters will be published during the campaign from political candidates and their immediate family, campaign managers or spokespersons, paid consultants, public relations firms or major contributors to specific candidates or ballot measures.

Letters to the editor

The Leader welcomes letters to the editor. Letters are subject to being edited for length, taste and/or clarity, and we urge writers to be brief and limit their letters to 500 words or less. Writers must provide their name and give their complete address and phone number. Content that will cause letters to be rejected include: Crude language, poor taste, disrespectful comments regarding a group’s or individual’s ethnicity, gender, religion, culture, sexual orientation or race; other incendiary language or personal attacks.

But in addition to cleaning up previously misplaced earmarks, we also need to crack down on future earmarks, which is why I recently cosponsored an effort by Sen. Jim DeMint, R-SC, to place a yearlong ban on earmarks, and endorsed House Republicans’ decision to impose a yearlong ban on earmarks. And I am continuing to push for passage of bipartisan bills I introduced to prevent earmarks from being slipped into larger spending bills and to give the president a line item veto to remove these wasteful provisions.

We have made some progress, but Congress needs to go much further to fix the broken earmarking system, which breeds corruption and wastes taxpayer dollars.

Wisconsinites are cutting their own budgets in a tough economy, and they deserve a government that exercises the same care with their dollars. In the spirit of Wisconsin’s history of fiscal discipline, I am proud to help lead the way.

Rep. Ann Hraychuck, Rep. Kitty Rhoades and members of the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, look on as Gov. Doyle signs Assembly Bill 230 into law. – Photo submitted will be retiring from the Assembly after 12 years of service. I commend her for her commitment to the state of Wisconsin and she will truly be missed.

As always, if you have questions about

this or any other legislation matter, please feel free to contact my office. I can be reached toll-free at 888-529-0028 or by email at Rep.Hraychuck@ legis.wisconsin.gov.

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by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG - Threeincumbents and one challenger will be on the April 6 election ballot vying for three Grantsburg School Board seats.

The three candidates seeking re-election for a three-year term are Russ Erickson and David Dahlberg who have both served on the board for the past six years, and Jim Sundquist who has held a board position for the past 15 years.

Niki Denn-Olson is the challenger, seeking a seat on the board for the first time.

Niki Denn-Olson My name is Niki Denn-Olson, and I am a candidate for the Grantsburg School Board.

Raised in Grantsburg, I attended elementary school here and am an alumnus of Grantsburg High School. After attending college at the University of Wisconsin in Superior, I married my husband, Josh Olson, and we settled in Frederic. We subsequently had four children, and when our oldest child reached school age, we moved to Grantsburg because of its excellent school district and education system. I am a stay-at-home mom, the co-director of education at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the director of the Miss Grantsburg Pageant. All four of our children are students in the Grantsburg schools. I have been very active in the district for the past six years, volunteering in classrooms, chaperoning field trips and assisting with special events. I have also worked in the school district as a teacher’s assistant in the music department.

Education is a high priority for me. All students need to have a strong educational foundation to start their life. Because each student is different, I believe individualized instruction is necessary for every student to reach their full potential as well as challenge our top students.

Due to budget cuts and potential enrollment issues from the stalling economy, I believe we need to continuously look for more ways to save energy, money and operating costs. Open communication between the community and school board is essential.

I am well qualified for the school board because of my experience volunteering and working in the school system, my active role in the Grantsburg community and because I am a mother of four Grantsburg students. I am an open, honest person who is willing to listen to teachers, parents and the community to make sure our school system thrives in

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these difficult times.

Jim Sundquist I grew up in Grantsburg. My wife, Caren, and I raised our daughters, Amy, Sara and Rebecca here. We have four grandchildren, two are in Grantsburg schools.

I graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1968.

Our children must receive an education that will prepare them for future employment. We have shrinking resources and limited funds to educate. I am deeply concerned about the fact that the students of today, locally and nationally, will be paying the price for all of the uncontrolled government spending. Our elected officials apparently are unwilling to stop spending money that our citizens don’t have, thus our national debt keeps growing.

One important issue we are facing is a lack of funding. We have declining property values, loss of jobs, less state and federal aid, property taxpayers on fixed or declining incomes who will receive no raises in the near future, and politicians who are increasing our national debt at an alarming rate. We have contract issues with staff that must be settled to get them a fair and equitable wage and benefit package and a need for more technology. Our staff does a wonderful job of educating, and our students receive a great education here if they choose to take advantage of it I hope that we can continue to give each and every child the opportunity to get a great education here in a community that strongly supports our schools.

Dave Dahlberg My name is Dave Dahlberg. My wife, Julie, and I and our two adult children are all Grantsburg school alumni. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with youth as a Scoutmaster, church youth leader and on the Grantsburg School Board for the last six years.

I have strived to make Grantsburg Schools the best they can be. As a board, we are doing this by only hiring the best teachers and staff, providing training in the most effective teaching methods, involving the community, working with local businesses and

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technical schools on school-to-work programs, and creating an environment where students learn to think critically. We have a great school, teachers, staff and administration, and I would like to do what I can to continue our success.

The district has many issues that continue to challenge us. The most important is declining enrollment, which translates into reduced school aid from the state. This means less money for programs, staff and technology upgrades. We have been fortunate to partner with Insight schools, which has helped to offset this drop in state aid. It is critical to make the best use of every dollar available, to tap into sources of grants and to maintain a quality school that will encourage families to enroll in our district.

Another challenge we have is the state formula for school aid and levying taxes. Wisconsin penalizes every district that does not collect the maximum taxes allowed by reducing the allowed levy every year thereafter.

This discourages districts from trying to reduce their budget because they cannot raise the levy again in the future when they need to. Despite these rules, last year the board voted to reduce the tax levy by $169,459 for a reduction of 4.13 percent in our taxes. We need to work to change the state aid formula and not penalize the district for trying to save money and reduce taxes.

I would be honored to continue serving our school and community.

Russ Erickson I have lived in Grantsburg School District most of my life; a Grantsburg graduate; currently work as a Sentinel courier, usher at the Metrodome, and serve on the Grantsburg Dollars-for-Scholars Committee.

I graduated from Polk County Teacher’s

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College; earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UW – Superior; taught in Grantsburg Schools for 36 years.

My goal is to ensure that Grantsburg continues to be the best district in the area by hiring the best teachers; develop them; use the best research-based instruction and curriculum available; providing teachers the resources they need; integrating character education; encouraging critical thinking; providing ample technology, and enriching our students with co-curricular activities. I visit our schools to hear suggestions and observe.

I attend most events and programs.

I feel the most important issues facing the district (and plans to address them) are: • Declining enrollment/less state aid (less available funds require creative and frugal budget decisions. Grantsburg has one of the lowest costs per pupil of the surrounding school districts, and yet we have high achievement academically and in co-curricular events. Aware of the current economic situation, our board voted to under-levy the revenue cap this year).

• Fair compensation for teachers and support staff - (We need to take a hard look at health program costs and staff cost sharing).

• Continuing growth of Insight School of Wisconsin – (this program continues to provide additional funds for our district).

• Staying on the cutting edge in technology – (Rod Kleiss recently said: “The math and science teachers in Grantsburg are unusually gifted teachers. I have rarely found this caliber of teacher in any school!”)

• Maintain quality staff and administration – (We need to ensure that we continue to hire top-notch staff, when teachers and support staff retire).

Three vying for seats on Webster School Board WEBSTER - Two incumbents and one challenger are seeking two open seats on the Webster School Board of Education, April 6.

Following are the questions posed to each of the candidates: 1) Why do you want to serve on the Webster Board of Education?

2) What would you hope to accomplish for the schools by serving on the board?

3) What qualifies you to serve on this board?

4) What do you want the voters to know about you personally, your background, family and community activities, job, etc.?

5) Is there anything else that is not covered in these questions that you think the voters should know?

Kitty Holmquist (Incumbent) Serving on the Webster School Board is important to me because I’d like to continue to serve my community and the students that attend Webster. As a member of the board, we are constantly looking for ways to make learning interesting and applicable for life after graduation.

Key issues and goals that I would like to pursue by serving on the board are a balanced budget, advanced technology, and satisfied staff and students. Having a safe environment is important to the learning process and keeping morale at a high level also helps students succeed.

Serving on the school board is a learning experience and takes a person that is open to new ideas and has a willingness to listen. I have always tried to listen to people and their concerns and take issues to the board, so that a collaborative decision can be made.

Presently, I’m a long-term English substitute in Birchwood. I have an English/history teaching degree and a master’s in teaching English as a second language. My husband teaches junior high math, and we’ve been married 26 years. I’ve lived in the area since 1988. We have three children, who’ve all graduated from Webster. We also are hosting a student from Italy.

I’d be honored to serve another three years on the Webster School Board. In the next few years, the schools will face some challenging mandates from No Child Left Behind, and I’m hoping to be able to help the board as a whole continue to meet these mandates.

Mark Elliott (Incumbent) I am married and have three kids, Mitchell is a freshman in college, Austin is a junior in high school and my daughter Marissa is in the eighth grade in Webster. I am the executive director of Northwest Passage, a treatment/assessment program for children with mental health issues. I have been with Northwest Passage for 23 years. I have been actively involved in some capacity with the Webster School District for over 30 years as a student, volunteer coach and school board member. I enjoy being a part of the district and helping contribute to building and maintaining a quality-learning environment.

As the state of our economy continues to be a significant issue for everyone, schools are faced with finding creative ways to manage our districts while still maintaining the highest quality of education. We have a responsibility to spend the taxpayers money for education in the most efficient and effective way. They need to know we are investing it wisely in our students and, in turn,

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building a stronger future.

Staying on the cutting edge of education and facing the unending challenge of doing more with less is something I have grown accustom to in my profession and during my years on the board. I do not shy away from the work and energy it takes to build a strong educational community and will, if given the opportunity, continue to do so.

Greg Main (Challenger) 1. I want to be on the school board to help provide the district students with the best education that the taxpayers can afford.

2. I would use the constantly decreasing state funds as efficiently as possible to keep the taxpayers mill rate from increasing.

3. The qualifications to serve on the school board are very minimal. You must be a resident of the school district. One of the reasons I decided to run again was that there were no other challengers to the position. More residents should take an interest in the school board and attend a few meetings or serve a

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three-year term to just see how the board makes efficient use of their budget. The board needs to be made up of a diverse group of residents to represent to the district, and members do not need to have a teaching background.

4. My wife, Sue, and I live in Webb Lake where we have a business. Our son attended Webster schools and is now at UW-Eau Claire. Our daughter is a junior at Webster High School. I attended Danbury and Webster schools for gradesone through 12 (sorry, no kindergarten in those days) and received a Bachelor of Science degree from UW-Stout.

I have been on the Webb Lake Fire Department for over 20 years and am now on the Webb Lake Town Board.

5. I was on the school board when the referendum for the new school was passed. I decided not to run again after six years on the board. I think it is important for the board to get new members frequently to bring new ideas to the group.

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by Gregg Westigard POLK COUNTY – There are contests for nine of the 23 Polk County supervisor seats on April 6. The Leader has interviewed the candidates in person, and most of the time in their homes, often with large friendly dogs present. The profiles for District 1 (Joan Peterson and William Johnson) and District 21 (Neil Johnson and Joe Demulling) were not completed and will be run next week.

The interviews were open ended. We asked some opening questions and listened as the candidates talked. We started by asking the candidates to say who they were, what they have done in life, and how long they have been in the area. Then we asked what the biggest county issue will be. We followed that with a question about the capital improvements list, which was funded with $2 million of levy dollars for 2010 and has a starting point of $5 million for the 2011 budget. We asked for their views on bonding and borrowing.

Personnel costs were the next topic. We asked their views about wages and benefits and the possibility of adjustments, staff cuts, furloughs and related issues. Finally, we asked if there was anything else they wanted to say.

A personal commen: I never knew where the interviews would lead and was often surprised by the views expressed by candidates I have known for years. In a setting like this, candidates can sometimes share thoughts that don’t get expressed in the format of committee and board meetings. These profiles are drawn from 64 pages of notes.

DISTRICT 1 District 1 includes Lorain, Clam Falls, Bone Lake and the southeastern corner of West Sweden. Bob Dueholm is retiring after serving one term.

Robert Blake “I am very conservative,” Bob Blake said.

“Government shouldn’t do what the private sector can do.”

Blake moved to Lorain from Illinois in 1979. He farmed in Illinois and here. Later he worked as a food safety inspector for the state Department of Agriculture until his retirement.

Blake has been elected to office 11 times, starting in Illinois where he served on a county board and was possibly the youngest county board chair that state had had. His other elected positions were on the Lorain Town Board, the Frederic School Board and the Polk County Board where he served three terms. Blake was the county board chair from 2004 to 2006.

Blake did not run for re-election in 2008.

He said he never thought it was good to stay in office too long. His primary reason for running now is redistricting, he says. Blake wants a smaller board but wants to protect rural representation in the process. He adds that he entered the race when he heard that Supervisor Dueholm was retiring.

The budget dilemma is the number one issue and always will be, Blake says. He says the board always has to take a hard look at how it does business and what the county should be involved in. He says preparing the budget starts with what we can spend.

Blake says that funding capital items is a huge issue. He says that having the capital needs on a single list and prioritized is a good idea. The list should be upgraded annually. Blake said that some things on the list can’t be put off forever or things will stop working. But he does not favor borrowing.

The enterprises, Golden Age Manor and the lime quarry, should be on that single list and the needs of those places should compete with the other funding needs in the county.

The levy cap was often met at the expense of the highway program, Blake said, but he does not favor more bonding or borrowing now for highways. Blake does not support a wheel tax on vehicles to raise funds for the highways.

“I honor contracts,” Blake said. “The unions asked for and received the present contract.” But he adds that he questions a

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three-year contract. He says that the county could ask for some concessions. Blake says that layoffs might be looked at but the county needs good management and must keep the needed staff.

Blake said he is a “process guy” but he cited an example of wasted time, energy and money with the highway garage issue. He said the highway department came to its governing committee to report problems with a 70-year-old garage, and it wasn’t long before then board Chairman Jepson established an ad hoc committee which hired a consultant who interviewed highway staff all resulting with the recommendation initially presented by the highway committee.

“A chairman’s job is to create an environment where good decisions can be made. Then we can look at the choices,” Blake said. “Don’t look at deciding if a problem exists when we know it does. The issue is how to fix a problem.”

Harry Johansen Harry Johansen’s family has lived in the Luck area for four generations. Johansen, a Luck graduate, was a choral music professor for 37 years. Many of those years were spent as head of the music department at UW – Whitewater. After retiring, he returned to this area in 2006 and built a home in Bone Lake.

Johansen has been a member of the Bone Lake Planning Committee, helping prepare the town’s comprehensive plan. He is choir director and church council president at West Denmark Church.

Johansen talks about his administrative experience at the university. He said he would put together the music department budget, balancing the requests of the 33 faculty members in his department. Johansen had to decide what to cut out. He would then defend that budget against the requested budgets of the other departments. Once his budget was approved, he would need to run his department within those limits.

That process is similar to what the county department heads must do, Johansen said.

As a county board member, he could understand the budget process of deciding between the requests of the different department when there is not enough money to fund each request.

Johansen said getting the county administrator established is the first issue facing the board. The CA will need to get all the departments to work together. He will be responsible to all the departments and will provide the county board with real facts so the supervisors can make their budget decisions.

Future planning is important. Johansen said the town comprehensive planning process was good. It allowed people to have discussions and raised awareness of small problems and future issues such as sustainability. Johansen says it is important to look ahead in order to keep the rural quality of life as the area develops.

Johansen says the CA will play a big role in deciding how to fund capital improvements. He said the county must take a global view of the requests and get a better understanding of needs.

Johansen said the county needs to look at all positions as it considers personnel issues.

He said staff cuts, combining services and furloughs may all be tools in forming a budget. The county will need to see what services are hurt with personnel changes.

The economy is hurting and many residents are on fixed incomes, Johansen says. It is important to bring industry to the area to create jobs and help pay the taxes. He knows that many people are hurting, people who did not expect to be in that position. People were used to helping others privately, without the government, but that may not be sustainable now.

Johansen says he was encouraged by Dueholm to run for the board. He says his professional decision making experience with

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budget allocations will be a valuable asset.

He has made the hard choices on what to cut.

DISTRICT 5 District 5 includes the towns of Georgetown, Johnstown and McKinley. Herschel Brown is concluding his first term on the board and is being challenged by Jeff Peterson, who served one term before losing to Brown in 2008.

Herschel Brown Herschel Brown retired and moved to McKinley, the home area of his wife and her family. He grew up in rural Indiana and lived in the Denver area for many years. He worked for a large corporation there for 29 years while also owning an appliance service and some investment properties. Brown says he sees how the economy is affecting people and businesses. He says he knows what is going on out there.

Brown says the federal and state governments are broke, and a crunch is coming for the county government. It can’t be business as usual for the county, he says. Brown says the county can’t spend more than it takes in.

He says there should be no new borrowing.

It is hard to find the funding for capital items, Brown says. Things must be maintained, but there is not enough money to satisfy all the requests. Expenses must be brought in line. Brown is concerned that money has been taken out of the highway improvement budget for other items.

“What we pay for wages and benefits is not sustainable,” Brown says. “Ideally, we need to get together with the employees and talk. They are part of this community. They live here and pay taxes. That is the commonsense thing to do.”

Brown says that people deserve decent wages, but some of the benefits might be changed. He says every county pays 100 percent of the retirement contribution, and only Madison can change the system where counties are compared to other counties when contracts are being settled.

Brown says the county is hiring an administrator to identify the tough decisions that the county board failed to make. He says that not everything is necessary, and government can’t be everything for everyone.

“I want to get re-elected,” Brown says. “It takes a year to get an idea what is going on in the county. I have put time in to understand how the county works. I want to use my accumulated knowledge to help make decisions. We must make compromises. I want to be open minded.”

Jeff Peterson Jeff Peterson has lived in Georgetown since 1984. He was a reading teacher at Unity for 23 years before his retirement. He serves on the Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op Board, chairs the county renewable energy committee and is a member of the board of adjustment.

“I know the area and the issues,” Peterson says. “I have been a longtime observer. I have also had many years of board experience. I know how to run a meeting.”

Peterson says the big issue is the county administrator hiring and what changes that will make for the roll of the county board and the board chair. He says the CA is a positive change with the board going back to making policy. He says the furniture issue is a perfect example of why a CA is needed.

The budget will be the big gorilla until the economy changes, Peterson says. He says the CA will provide an effective draft of the budget to work from but coming budgets will be tight.

Peterson says capital improvement projects keeps getting backed up and up. He says the county must chip away at the issues. Peterson says the board must stay on top of the building upkeep and maintenance issues at

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the highway building and Golden Age Manor. He says that the roads take a bigger and bigger bite of the budget. Peterson says the county may have to decide if it can keep all the roads paved.

Peterson doesn’t want to cut the land and water resources department. He says protecting the lakes is a priority and that lakeshore property pays the county’s taxes. He also wants to support the commitment to pay a third of the economic development council budget. He says these are dollars well spent that will bring back multiplied benefits.

Taking money from the county’s reserves to fund equipment with a promise to pay it back is borrowing, Peterson says. He wants to look at the debt load and the county’s equity on a year-by-year and case-by-case basis.

“The unionized workforce needs to be willing to offer concessions,” Peterson says.

“They must recognize they are among the very few with regular pay raises. In the present economy, it is not sustainable to provide that level of wages and benefits.” Peterson said the alternative is cutting positions. He feels the employees would be willing to compromise. He says that no-one is immune to the economy, and the county’s level of pay and benefits can breed resentment in the community.

Peterson favors downsizing the board after the census. He says the large board contributes to dysfunction. With the CA coming, the board will get back to setting policy. Peterson says a smaller board will be more transparent to the public and seats would be more competitive with a smaller board.

DISTRICT 6 District 6 includes the village of Milltown and most of the town of Milltown. Kathryn Kienholz was elected to the seat in 2008.

Kathryn Kienholz Kathryn Kienholz lives at 2259 Antler Lake Lane. She and husband bought the property in 1990 and moved there from south Minneapolis in 1999. She has two children who graduated from Unity.

Kienholz is a certified public accountant who does tax accounting. She has been an active volunteer with the Milltown Library the county library, and served on the regional library board. Kienholz says is involved with Enery 2010, an alternative energy fair to be held at the county fairground on Aug. 21-22, with the Antler Lake and Half Moon Lake Associations and the Green Party.

A member of the land and water resources committees, Kienholz tried to restore funding for the 2010 budget for a position that has been vacant since April 2009. She also served on the finance committee and was involved in preparing the 2010 county budget. She hopes to standardize the treatment of the county’s two enterprise funds, the lime quarry and Golden Age Manor, which she says are not treated the same during the budgeting process. She has seen the coming challenges as the board prepares a budget for 2011, but feels her work on the renewable energy committee will yield some long-term savings for the county. Kienholz says the county can’t afford to continue business as usual. The question is how to keep the county sustainable. As an example, she says the county highways don’t need to be perfect but just as good as the highways in the neighboring highways. She says in 25 years, driving might be down as people travel and work differently.

Kienholz says a $3 million increase for 2011 in the levy portion of the capital projects budget “won’t happen.” She says borrowing and bonding to raise funds is not a realistic option, one the public won’t buy. She says she has no list of possible program or department cuts. Kienholz says she would have

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The county will soon hire a county administrator, and Kienholz says she looks forward to having a professional who can look at the county government. She says the board members will need to let some things go. She sees fewer committees and fewer meetings, adding that the supervisors sometimes get too involved in management.

“My goal as a supervisor is to keep the county sustainable and green,” Kienholz says. She points out the Osceola energy goals, the St. Croix Falls buy-local actions, and the farmers markets, as good programs that work toward that goal.

“I am so lucky to live here,” Kienholz says.

“The county is so beautiful. I hope it stays a place I can love, clean and green.”

Les Sloper Les Sloper lives at 110 Bank Street in Milltown. He has lived in Polk County all his life, most of that time in the village. He and his wife have two children who graduated from Unity.

Sloper is a carpenter. He served almost 10 years on the Milltown Village board. Sloper says he has been active in the Milltown Community Club and served on the Milltown Fire Association Board.

“I entered the county board race because no one was running,” Sloper says. “I know how important it is to serve.”

Sloper has seen government from the inside in his years on the village board. He says it is important to follow the budget and not waste money. He said the village had a plan to appropriate money each year for equipment replacement. Sloper says it is important to plan ahead and keep to that plan. “You can’t borrow out of debt,” Sloper says.

Sloper says he is coming in with no agenda. He says he has seen people come in with one idea they want to get done and then leave. Sloper says he is not a “yes man” and questions things. He says it takes a long time to get things running well.

“You can’t change things by yourself,” Sloper says. “You can’t change things overnight.”

DISTRICT 10 District 10 includes the village of Balsam Lake and the north half of the town of Balsam Lake. Brian Masters was elected to the board in 2008.

James Drabek James Drabek moved from Grantsburg to his home in the town of Balsam Lake in 1989.

He is self-employed in construction and repairs. Earlier, he spent 10 years in the military.

“I like to fix things,” Drabek says. “I like to make stuff that doesn’t work work.” He says that his time in the military was spent fixing things.

Drabek says he became involved in government in August 2007. His wife came home from work at Golden Age Manor crying and said “they sold the nursing home.” She made him promise to fix the problem. The next day he went to the courthouse and found the deed transferring the GAM property to the county. Drabek raised the issue of the property being donated. After a long legal challenge, the sale of GAM to a new owner was overturned. Drabek adds that with the county board approving a reserve fund for GAM maintenance, he feels a long struggle has been completed.

“The hiring of a county administrator is the big issue,” Drabek says. “I hope the person is highly skilled and will be able to administer the county.” He says the county needs a long-term plan for the next 10 and 20 years and a way to get to that goal.

Drabek says the county is delivering necessary services, lots of which are mandated.

He doesn’t want to start cutting those services. He says that the county taxes are not that bad and most of the taxes are for the schools.

The county has created a problem by putting capital expenses off, Drabek says. He says you get behind by not staying current and putting things off. That delays and compounds problems. Drabek says the state levy cap causes more problems than it cures. He says that the highway program will cost more later, for instance. He says the county must keep the roads good, and he might look

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at another bonding for the highway plan.

Drabek says he looked at the highway building and it is “shot.” He said he looked at every part of the building and it can’t be fixed. He said elected officials must do what is best for the county over the long term, not what is popular with the public. Drabek says it is not right to save a few pennies now if that leads to spending thousands later. He says the county needs to stay current.

“What problems will I inherit? (if I get elected).” Drabek asks. “I will have an obligation to fix constituent’s problems. We have a tremendous list to fix. We may need to raise taxes or borrow. Once behind, we can’t catch up. Right now, today, we should be building a new highway building. There are guys off work. There is stimulus money for projects.”

“We need to move forward,” Drabek says.

“We need to take the real problems and fix them. Yes, we might need to borrow. Yes, it might cost us something. But we must do it or our kids will pay the price.”

“There is something that doesn’t add up on personnel issues, that doesn’t make sense,” Drabek says. “We have a 2-percent levy cap and a 3-percent raise for the employees. You can’t have that. We need to treat people right, but with a 2-percent or less pay raise.”

Drabek added that the unions will talk sense. He said that members don’t want to lose jobs, and it is better for all of them to work at a 1.5-percent raise than for some of them to work at 3 percent.

Drabek says accountability to the public is important. In addition, the supervisors must be accountable to each other. He said the supervisors need to pull together and put aside differences.

Brian Masters Brian Masters has lived in the town of Balsam Lake for 18 years and is currently the town clerk. He has a degree in accounting and worked for many years as an insurance adjuster.

Masters says the first issue is getting the new county administrator settled in. He said the CA will need to work with the 23 personalities on the county board as well as the department heads.

The 2011 budget will be as difficult as the 2010 budget, Masters says. The economy is not getting much better. There will be less money from the state and less local revenue, he added. With only so much to spend, the county will need to look closely at the requests of every department. Masters says the practice of spending more than the county takes in is unsustainable.

Masters says the capital improvement plan will be the big problem. There will be no money for infrastructure and the needs get higher and higher. Masters says there are many priority needs, such as Golden Age Manor. The question is how to set priorities.

“We have put things off,” Masters says.

“The $2 million CIP levy funding this year will grow to a $5 million request for 2011. We need to decide what can’t be postponed. The costs go up. Some things can’t be restored.

There are no easy solutions.”

Masters is not in favor of more bonding for the highway improvement program and does not want to borrow money for other expenses. He said borrowing a few years ago was a slight of hand. Masters says the county must go into the budget process open minded. It will be issues of staff or programs, looking at need versus want. We said it will be the job of the CA to look at every budget in detail.

“We don’t have the money,” Masters says when talking about personnel costs. “We are running a business. We need to look at how many jobs we need. The employees should pay for more of their benefits.”

Masters says if the CA explains to the employees what it costs to employ them, they may be willing to negotiate. He says furloughs may help but are not the answer.

“I am lucky to be on the finance committee,” Masters says. “I get to see the big picture. I see all the budget details for every department. I learn something new every

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Masters says he wants to bring financial responsibility to the county. He wants a balanced budget created with good dialogue.

And he wants accountability, with county policies followed.

“We need to do things right,” Masters says.

“We need a balanced budget without borrowing.”

DISTRICT 14 District 14 is the city of Amery north of CTH F. Mick Larsen has represented the district since 2002.

Mick Larsen Mick Larsen has spent most of his life in Amery, with a few years away serving in the Navy. He is semi-retired but spends three days a week as a church custodian and two days as a barber. Larsen says he hears different stories every day from the barber chair.

And he runs two to three miles several days a week.

“The county administrator is the most important thing now, the number-one priority,” Larsen says. “So much has not been done in the last three years, so many things have fallen through the cracks. We need someone on top, someone in charge.”

Larsen says the county can’t keep putting off all the capital spending issues year after year. He says eventually the county will have to do these things. Larsen says he is in favor of bonding for the highway projects where the projects are laid out and the prices for those projects go up year after year. The county must keep its equipment going and can’t afford to run old trucks with high maintenance costs. And he says he wishes the county had built a decent highway shop three years ago instead of wasting money with the fixes.

There is no place to make cuts except personnel, Larsen says. He says that every program is mandated by the state, even if not funded, and there is nothing that can be eliminated. Larsen says home care is the only item on the possible list, but that program brought in a large revenue for the county.

Larsen wanted a zero-percent pay increase for the employees and says “we must ask them” to take cuts. He had hoped for some concessions on their health and retirement benefits in the last budget discussion, but the issue was never raised. Larsen says the employees should consider whether they are better off with a job with some cuts or with losing employees at the bottom of the list.

It’s an extremely difficult situation we have got ourselves into, Larsen says. The 2011 budget will be harder than the 2010 one. He was in favor of furloughs and closing the offices a day a month. What ever the county does, it will not be easy.

Larsen supports Golden Age Manor but says it has a 50-year-old building that has been neglected. There are projects at GAM that has to be done but there is not the money.

The Amery-Dresser Trail will not be motorized, Larsen says. That was settled in the courts. Now the trail will be prepared and opened.

“I have truly enjoyed my four terms on the board,” Larsen says. “I am still learning after eight years. I didn’t know it would take this much time to be prepared for every meeting.”

Warren Nelson Warren Nelson retired to Amery three years ago from California. His family is from this area, and as a youth he spent summers in the Frederic area. Now he is back with relatives. In California, Nelson spent 25 years in the corporate world and 20 years in a family business, a tractor dealership in the San FranNelson says Golden Age Manor is the main reason he is running. He says the incumbent has voted against the nursing home. Nelson feels Golden Age Manor benefits the city, and he is running for the benefit of Amery.

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Nelson says the county administrator is a good idea. He expressed concern that local sources were not utilized in the process of hiring the CA. Nelson says the CA will eliminate the politics of making decisions and will work on the issues. A strong administrator will stick to decisions and carry things through, Nelson says.

The county pay is a lot, Nelson says, but the county is stuck with a contract. He says furloughs may be necessary, but they must be spread equally among the employees and must be reasonable. He says county pay and benefits must be in line with the corporate world.

Nelson feels county money must be spent wisely. The county must maintain things properly to extend the life of county property.

He wants efficient government. Nelson says the CA might need to make the big cuts. He is opposed to long-term debt.

“I feel qualified to serve,” Nelson says. “I have prepared corporate budgets. I would be open minded and willing to delegate. The public is important and the board must make decisions that make sense financially. We must keep our promises.”

DISTRICT 17 District 17 is the village of Dresser, the northern part of the town of Osceola, and the northwestern corner of Garfield. Bryan Beseler has represented the district since 2006.

Bryan Beseler Bryan Beseler has lived in Dresser since he was in third grade. After college, he has worked in the area and now has a management position with Wal-Mart. Beseler is serving his second term on the county board and is the county board chair. He has served on the Dresser Village Board and the Kinship board.

“Serving as county board chair has been an opportunity,” Beseler says. “We have had struggles, but we have accomplished good things. We have established the county administrator position, which the previous board said was needed. It is ironic how unified the board became on that issue.”

Beseler says the big issue will be helping the county board adjust to the county administrator structure. He says daily life for the county government will be very different. Beseler says the supervisors will now function more as a board of directors, setting policy.

There are other issues, including what to do with the highway facility and how to fund the budgets, Beseler says. He says the county board must make some expenditure decisions that are hard to swallow, but it must live within those decisions. Beseler favors leaving the undesignated or reserve fund intact.

Beseler says the capital projects list continues to grow as projects are pushed further into the future. The issue is identifying what is necessary on the list. He said the highway bonding money is gone and the county won’t bond again. The levy money for the highway projects was not kept up, making it harder to do the road program.

The board must look at the entire county budget with a clear head, Beseler says. It must analyze the entire picture with an open mind. There are more things to cut, but he says he has no specific agenda. The board must make positive decisions for the long term.

Beseler does want to reorganize some departments for more efficiency in the long term. He says that savings must be made, rather than more borrowing. Beseler says he is looking at the future burden on the taxpayers, who have already been burdened.

The county is not in a position to impact the contracts, Beseler says. The county can’t operate without the employees and can’t cut positions. He says there is a potential to reopen the contracts, but the board must show

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“The union came to us with ideas to reduce the levy,” Beseler says. “We have not processed those ideas. The union was willing to make sacrifices. We need to show respect of those ideas.”

“We all have the same purpose,” Beseler says. “We all want to do what is best for Polk County. Very few supervisors have personal agendas. We must all work together to serve the citizens. Polk County has come a long way in four years.”

Kristine Kremer-Hartung Kristine Kremer-Hartung moved to the county in 2002 and lives on property she was owned since 1992. She is now a real estate agent and operates a home restoration and decoration business. But Kremer-Hartung was in the investment business for 18 years, selling stocks and bonds. During that time, she worked with governments helping them with cash management and investment policies. Kremer-Hartung is currently vice chair of the Friends of Interstate Park.

Kremer-Hartung says she once served in the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso in Africa, working with children on malnutrition issues. She says that experience gave her an appreciation of the efforts of individuals. We learn from our experiences, she says.

Kremer-Hartung says the furniture issue is a prime example of the county problems. The taxpayers are not given primary consideration on issues even though it is all the peoples money. She says there needs to be a better awareness of issues, where to save money, what can be put off. My Mom and Dad always said “do you part,” Kremer-Hartung says.

There is not an easy way to solve the issue of a capital projects list that has gone from $2 million to $5 million, Kremer-Hartung says.

The county can’t keep raising property taxes.

She says that many lakeshore properties are in foreclosure and property taxes are falling.

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Kremer-Hartung says the county needs good employees but reality says the county must do what the private sector does. The county can’t continue to offer the pay and benefits it now does.

“We must throw the issue back to the employees,” Kremer-Hartung says. “Are you willing to tell your union that you are willing to take a pay cut? You (the employees) must be the driving force. We may need to eliminate jobs.”

Kremer-Hartung wants to emphasize working with local businesses and buying from local bidders. That keeps the county dollars in the county. This is a tourist area, she says, and we need to keep the tourists coming back.

Kremer-Hartung says her professional background and community experience will be of value as a county board supervisor.

DISTRICT 20 District 20 includes Farmington and part of the town of Osceola. Gary Bergstrom has represented the district since 2004.

Gary Bergstrom Gary Bergstrom has lived in Farmington since 1997. He is the chief financial officer for a local manufacturing company and is a certified public accountant. He has served on local boards and chairs the finance committee of the county board.

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The big issue is the county’s finances, Bergstrom says. The revenues will not go up and the capital improvement list jumps from $2 million to $5 million for the next four years. The bonding money for the highway program is spent. Major expenditures have not been funded and we can’t keep that up, he says. Bergstrom says needs can’t always be postponed and must be addressed sometime.

The county needs the management it will get with a county administrator, Bergstrom says. Consolidating accounting functions under the finance director will help the county get a handle on some of the departments and the county funds. He says the county needs better financial information which is shared by all. Bergstrom says the county government needs better control and knowledge of its operations.

“Bonding for roads makes sense, stretching payments out,” Bergstrom says, “but it doesn’t make sense to borrow now. We need an economic recovery first. We must cut to minimum spending for the present. Things won’t get better in the near term. The community says ‘watch your spending.’”

Bergstrom says all the county programs are good. He says that small cuts just hurt programs and don’t solve the problems. Some whole programs might need to be eliminated.

Bergstrom says some capital requests will never be funded.

Employee pay and benefits are benchmarked to other counties, with no tie to the realities of local business, Bergstrom says. He says personnel costs are 70 percent of the budget and there is a big disconnect with the public on these costs. Bergstrom says private business employees make sacrifices and the unions must be sensitive to the county’s needs.

Bergstrom says the roads are a big issue.

When the roads deteriorate, taxpayers will rise up. It will get more difficult to fix the roads each year the work is put off.

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Lowell Enerson Lowell Enerson moved to Polk County when he retired in 2003. He has spent 27 years in government as an administrator for a city and a watershed district. He spent 18 years on a telephone cooperative board and served on a town board. In addition, Enerson owned a 320- acre beef farm for 33 years. He says he has been on both sides of budgets and knows how government works. Locally he serves on the Standing Cedars Board.

Enerson says the number-one issue is taxes rising while property has not increased in value. He says the county board must be more efficient and cost effective. Enerson supports a county administrator to lead the county. He says the decision to hire a manager should have been made a long time ago and time has been lost in solving the county’s problems.

The county must look at the whole picture of its capital needs and look at the future, Enerson says. He wants to get all units of governments, county and municipal, working together. Enerson says it will cost more to fix the roads if we let them go. He is not opposed to bonding but says there must be a fair plan and the county must follow through with the plan.

Enerson says a smaller county board will lead to better government. He wants fewer committees, fewer meetings and more open meetings. The board should set policy, not manage the departments. Enerson supports Golden Age Manor and the lime quarry.

Four years ago there was talk about cutting employee benefits, Enerson says, but nothing came of it. There was no action in four years.

He says there needs to be negotiations with the employees now, even though it will not be easy.

“I ask voters to support me,” Enerson says.

“I have experience on both sides of boards.

The county board must set policy to solve the budget, not micromanage. I will be honest and open minded on the issues. I can do a good job for the voters.”

Blank spots on Dresser, Turtle Lake ballots Still no write-in candidates for village boards POLK COUNTY – The spring election is two weeks away, and there are still no candidates for spots on the Dresser and Turtle

Lake Village boards. In each village, three positions on the village board are open and only two persons are running. Voters will choose the third persons by write-in votes.

While all write-in votes are counted, persons interested in serving should file a campaign registration form with the village clerk.

Voters then know there is a serious candidate

for the spot. In some cases in the past with no registered write-in candidate, the person getting the most votes declined the position and the position stayed vacant for a while.

In Dresser, incumbents James Rochford Jr, and Kristi Scheet are on the ballot. The other present member, Bryan Raddatz, is not running and no one else filed in December.

The Turtle Lake story is the same. Ray Hall and Tom Flottum are running for re-election and Jean Pabst is retiring.

Interested candidates can register anytime up to the election. The Leader will monitor the races and report write-in candidates on their Web site and in next week’s paper. Gregg Westigard

SCF School Board has three candidates Two seats open ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix Falls School Board has two vacant seats this April.

The seats of Ken Stensven and Max Fehrenbacher are opening up since neither candidate has sought re-election for April 6. Three candidates have filed fo the position and are on the ballot. They are Sheri Norgard, Tilford Hellie and Troy DeSmet.

Sheri Norgard Sheri Norgard has lived in St. Croix Falls since 1989. She is married and has two teenage sons. Norgard attended UW-Madison earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in rehabilitation education and a master’s in behavioral disabilities and psychology.

She was involved in the district’s community education committee in the early 1990s.

She also has been involved in the Friends of Elementary Saints, the middle school parent group and high school parent group over the past 10 years.

Norgard works as the family services/Early Head Start coordinator for CESA

11. “Head Start has had a tremendous impact on my professional development, and it has given me the needed skills to be a member of this school board. My areas of interest are in early childhood development, developmentally appropriate practices for children, social and emotional development and mental health.”

Norgard said she feels there are four factors that influence the success of children.

“First is the parents who will always be the greatest influence on their children, second, schools will provide the academic learning environment where teachers are the motivators that can inspire the children to learn and grow, third, the school administration is the support for teachers so they can be innovative and current with educational requirements, and fourth, funding is the catalyst in ensuring children and staff get what they need to be successful.”

Tilford Hellie Tilford Hellie has lived in St. Croix Falls for the past 5-1/2 years after moving from Minneapolis, Minn. He and his wife, Gretchen,

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At Unity, incumbents Jim Beistle, David

Moore and Chad Stenberg are running unopposed.

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are both retired teachers. Hellie has worked in South Dakota, Ramona, Eagan, Florence, Red Lake and Raymond schools districts. He has served as a teacher for grades five through eight, a coach, athletic director and principal. He retired from teaching and drove bus in Minneapolis for 16 years. Tellie and his wife have two sons and three grandchildren.

“We moved to St. Croix Falls to get out of the Cities. We love the seasons and stay yearround,” he said.

Hellie is active in the Masons, Sons of Norway, Bethesda Lutheran Church and was a member of the Jaycees. “In the Jaycees they always taught us about community involvement. I believe in service, and I have no allegiance in running for the board; just the kids.

I have a real interest in serving now that I’m retired and I hope it works out.”

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the past 10 years. He has a 19-year-old daughter. He and his wife, Lisa, have been married for the last 13 years and have two children in the school district. Lisa is employed at a salon in Osceola.

DeSmet has a business in organic grains.

He says his business is something new but that food is something he is passionate about.

He has coached baseball, softball, basketball, football and soccer in the community.

DeSmet said he is running to learn about the school and for all the kids. He wants to see how the school system works with the kids. He wants to learn the system about the district, teachers and school. “Since the kids have been involved in school, they have participated in music, band, drama and sports.

They’ve been involved so much in the school.

I am passionate about my family, food, sports and kids. Those are the aspects I’m most interested in. It’s not just about one group, it’s about all the kids.” –Tammi Milberg

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by Mary Stirrat LUCK — Four individuals are running to fill three seats on the Luck Village Board.

The terms of trustees Gene Cooper, Marsha Jensen and Lori Pardun end in April, and only Jensen is seeking re-election. She will be joined on the ballot by candidates Shane Allen, Hassan Mian and Phil Warhol.

Candidates provided the following background information.

Shane Allen Shane Allen is running for a first term on the board because he would like to be involved in the village.

He first became interested during discussions on hiring a village administrator. At that time, he said, he was told that if he isn’t happy about how something is going he should get his name on the ballot.

Allen said he realized that the advice was good and that he wanted to do something more constructive than complaining.

“It will be a new experience for me,” he said. “Maybe I can do something good with the time I’m on.

“I don’t see any harm in finding a way to get involved. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with getting some new ideas. Maybe some good will come of it.”

Allen said he didn’t feel there was a need for Luck to have a village administrator, adding, “I thought things were working fine with the people we had. I didn’t see a reason for it.” He appreciates living in Luck, saying, “The nice thing is everybody knows everybody.”

A former military man and police officer, Allen has been employed at Bishop Fixture and Millwork for the past four years. His experience has required that he work well with people, and he said he learned early on that all people should be treated with respect.

It’s important to allow people to have their say, he feels, and not be judgmental or jump to conclusions.

“I think the village board has to be the same way,” he said. “People have their problems and concerns. We’re all unique, and we’re all different. You have to understand that, and be a good listener, to work with people.”

Regarding property taxes, Allen said he realizes that the village needs revenue to operate. On the other hand, he said, he is no different than anyone else in wanting to provide for his family. The more of his income that goes to taxes, the less he has to take home to his family.

He’s not sure that this is the right time to be trying to bring new businesses into Luck, but believes that the village can benefit from stronger tourism promotion.

Shane and his wife, RaeAnn, have a 4-yearold son, Ethan.

Marsha Jensen Marsha Jensen has been a village trustee for about 10 years, first appointed to her position by former President Dave Rasmussen then re-elected each term. She is seeking another term on the board because she believes

ELECTION PROFILES Luck Village Board that community service has been and will always be very important to her and her family.

Jensen has lived in Luck since 1976, when her husband, Mark, returned to work with his father at the family business, Jensen Furniture.

One of the most important issues facing the village, Jensen believes, is dealing with the shortfall of revenue while maintaining the services we have without raising taxes.

To do this, she said, the community must be prepared to change. The village must continue to encourage growth, and growth means change.

“The only way we are going to preserve our school and community is to spread the tax base out to more Luck residents and businesses,” she said.

The numerous legal complexities as well as the extensive time involved in guiding the village to grow in a smart way, said Jensen, make it difficult for board members to stay on top of everything. The hiring of a village administrator has helped alleviate this, she believes.

“Unless each board member has no outside job,” she said, “we can’t realistically devote enough time to do a good job to provide for the needs and growth of the village without a village administrator to help us.”

Jensen believes background — she lived in many different states, attending 23 different schools — gives her a wide view of the Luck’s potential. At the same time, her nearly 35 years in Luck as a business owner gives her insight into the uniqueness of Luck and a desire to grow the village in a positive manner.

As a board member, she was involved in the planning and construction of the $1 million library and museum, working with a fundraiser to build the facility with only a $68,000 loan.

“Having lived so many places,” she said, “I feel I can work with many different people. I’ve learned almost all communities need community service. My business administration education at UW-Stout has helped me not only in our business, but as a board member.”

Jensen serves on the village’s finance and personnel committee, the police committee and on the library board. She is also very involved in the community club and has been an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She and her husband have two grown children and five grandchildren. Their son, Jacob, is the fourth generation to operate the family business in Luck.

Hassan Mian Hassan Mian moved to Luck in 2003 when his family bought Luck Country Inn. In June 2009, Mian bought the hotel from his parents and now operates it with his wife, Uzma Qureshi.

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Mian said he decided to run for the board because, as a business owner, he feels he could bring the viewpoint of someone in the hospitality industry. Current Trustee Peter Deymdowich encouraged him to run, then nominated him, and Mian felt he would enjoy serving on the board and being an asset to it.

With a degree in political science from the University of Minnesota, Mian has been involved in politics, working on campaigns at all levels. Most recently he worked with the Franken campaign in Minnesota.

“I’ve always felt that village officials faced the toughest challenges,” he said, “but also made the best decision when it came to serving the people. It’s your neighbors you’re serving, and it affects the decisions you make.”

Mian was asked last summer to be a member of the Luck Housing Authority, which he has found to be rewarding. Stimulus funding, he said, enabled the housing authority to change out the bathtubs in the housing units for showers, allowing better accessibility for the residents.

It was a great learning experience, he said, to see how policies are implemented on a local level.

Growth and development are the big issues facing Luck right now, Mian feels.

“What I see, a little big,” he said, “is one group of people who want to grow Luck through industry and jobs, and I see another group that has an aversion to that, thinking growth will change their way of life.”

Mian says he can see both sides, and feels that Luck can grow while maintaining its character.

“There’s nothing wrong with Luck that can’t be fixed with what’s right in Luck,” he said. “We can do things without changing the town.”

The same things that drew his family to Luck in 2003, when they were looking throughout the Midwest for a place to locate and buy a business, are the things that Mian still feels are the most important things about Luck.

“We liked Luck, we liked the location,” he said, mentioning the lake, Main Street and the school.

By using these assets to draw people to events in town, said Mian, all residents will benefit. The recent pond hockey tournament he helped organize, he said, is a good example, bringing people into town for a short pe-

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Drawing people in is the key, he said, and while they are here they will make purchases at the gas station, restaurant, bar, gift shop or grocery store.

“That definitely helps everyone in the village,” said Mian.

To make the tournament happen, he said, the village helped prepare the rink, and local businesses donated needed items to make is successful.

“It’s these partnerships that are so important,” he said. “We can grow, yet maintain who we really are. We can grow in a positive manner.”

Mian feels his attitude toward serving on the board is right. “I want to learn,” he said.

“I want to understand what the issues are, and I want to work with that.”

Phil Warhol Phil Warhol has lived in Luck since 1998, after meeting his wife, Lori, and his stepdaughter, Toni Tricker. He served one term on the village board in the past and would like to again be involved in that way.

“I think it is important to get involved in the community,” he said, “and I know I can do a good job.”

If elected in April, Warhol feels his previous experience on the board will benefit him.

One of the highlights of his past term on the board was his involvement in administering a community development block grant that provided funds to homeowners to make improvements.

It was rewarding to see the improvements in the community at that time, he said, noting that the application process was “blind,” and no one knew who was applying for the grant.

Warhol is also the current president of the Luck Lions Club, which is giving him additional experience in serving on a board and in being involved in bettering the community.

One of the reasons Warhol would like to serve on the board at this time is to help bring unity.

“It seems to me that there has been some division on the board,” he said. “I am a hard worker who is able to see both sides of the coin to help make Luck a better community.”

Warhol has been employed as a toolmaker at Polaris in Osceola for the past 11 years.

Kopecky to replace Swanson on Siren Village Board SIREN – Three seats are available on the Siren Village Board. All three are uncontested. Incumbents David Doty Sr. and Rudy Mothes are running for re-election. Phyllis Kopecky is running to fill the seat vacated when Luanne Swanson chose not to run for re-election. For those voters who are not familiar with Kopecky, the following is information she submitted to the Leader.

Phyllis Kopecky We (my family) moved to the Siren community about 40 years ago. Over the years, I’ve worked as the director of nurses for nursing homes in Grantsburg, Frederic and Siren. I taught classes for nursing assistants and in dementia care. I monitored medications for the Barron County Mental Health Program. My husband, Howard, and I were part of Burnett County’s first ambulance team.

Holy Week worship services to be held in Luck LUCK – Luck and St Peter’s Lutheran churches will hold a series of special worship services in observance of Holy Week.

Maundy Thursday, April 1: “Our Lord’s Last Supper,” 6:30 p.m. at Luck Lutheran; Good Friday, April 2: “Our Lord’s Sacrifice,” 5 p.m. at Luck Lutheran;

Easter Sunday, April 4: “Our Lord’s Resurrection” at 6:30 and 10:30 a.m. at Luck Lutheran and 9 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran. Luck Lutheran Church is at the corner of 5th Street South and East Foster Avenue in Luck and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is at the corner of Hwy. 35 and County Road B north of Luck. All are invited. - submitted

I currently have a nursing consultant firm and operate a small farm and rental business. I serve on the Burnett County Housing Board, Adult Day Care Board, Ag AssociaELECTION tion and volunteer at Siren School and the Spooner MemPROFILES ory Clinic.

Siren I received a nursing degree from Milwaukee Hospital Village Board School of Nursing, a bachelor of science degree in health-care administration from St. Kopecky Joseph’s College in North Windham, Maine, and a master’s degree in counseling from UW-River there are places to save money, we must also be careful not to cut current programs that Falls.

The role of a politician at any level is not to are beneficial to us. I will try to make sure use the elected office to express personal is- that we are using taxpayer money wisely to sues but, rather, to be the spokesperson for continue the growth and well-being of our their constituents. As a Siren Village Board town without increasing the deficit unnecesmember, I plan to listen to the concerns of the sarily.

I plan to first research, then address all of public, bring these issues to the board and, hopefully, obtain resolutions in a timely man- the issues that are brought to me. My primary goal is to help make decisions for the ner.

I am not acquainted with all the needs of residents of Siren that continue to promote a our community, but, at this time, I believe safe, healthy and affordable environment in that the budget is an important issue. While which to live.

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by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE – The ballot for the Balsam Lake Village Board will include the names of four candidates, three of which voters will select to become village trustees.

Incumbents Jeff Reed and Chris Sondrol are seeking re-election to the board, while the third incumbent, Jim Broome, has chosen not to run for another term.

Along with Reed and Sondrol on the ballot will be Laura McKenzie and Caroline Rediske. Below is information that was submitted by each candidate.

Laura McKenzie Laura McKenzie is a former board trustee and village president. She said she is seeking a seat on the board to serve the public’s best interest as a whole entity.

McKenzie moved to Balsam Lake with her mother in 1979, following her parents divorce. They lived with her mother’s parents, Max and Marie Tuttle, and her aunt, Helen Freeman, who played an intricate part in the history of the village.

Her family’s long-standing connection with the village is one reason McKenzie has been interested in serving the community. “I am proud to know that my family has been a part of the founding fathers of Balsam Lake,” McKenzie said, “and that some of the roads are even named after my ancestors.

“History plays a large part in who we are and who we become in life.”

Another reason is just to understand how local government works.

“One reason I was interested in serving on the board,” she said, “was to gain knowledge in how the village worked and to grasp a clear understanding on how the village worked for the public.”

The most memorable accomplishment of her time on the board in the past, she said, was keeping the village running smoothly and efficiently.

This past experience will help her effectively address what she considers to be the biggest issue facing the village at this time.

“I would think the biggest concern for the village,” she said, “would be to address the livelihood of the village through the Main Street businesses and our industrial park.”

McKenzie has been married to her husband, Ray, for 23 years. They have three children: Matthew is 21, Denise is 16, and Lisa is 16.

She is employed full time at St. Croix Regional Medical Center and works on the clinic side in appointment scheduling.

Caroline Rediske Caroline Rediske, a graduate of Luck High School, has lived in Balsam Lake since 1991.

She firmly believes the character and quality of life in Balsam Lake needs to be maintained as village government thoughtfully plans and supports the growth of businesses in the village.

Rediske, herself, is a business owner in Balsam Lake. With her husband she owns and

ELECTION PROFILES Balsam Lake Village Board operates Sew Creative Custom Embroidery as well as Basically Balsam Tees and More on Main Street.

An active member of the community, Rediske is involved in the Balsam Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Balsam Lake Homeowners Association.

Among the strengths Rediske believes she will bring to the board are her strong people skills. People trust her, she said, and she feels she is a good mediator. She also feels she has good listening skills, adding that listening is the most important thing she can do while on the board.

“There are always opposing groups,” she said. “Everyone has an opinion, although it doesn’t mean they are always right.”

Another strength, said Rediske, is the fact that she is not afraid to speak her mind.

When the village was in conflict about the police chief, she said, she was able to write a statement to the board that “enveloped” the situation.

The board, Rediske feels, is a forum for the public for the public. Board members should listen to both sides, then make a decision that is best for the entire town.

One group of residents that she feels does not always have a fair say, and which she will be sure to represent, is the lakehome owner.

“They have some broad views they want presented,” she said. “I grew up in Polk County, and I recognize the importance of the lakes and conservation.”

The people who live in Balsam Lake, and the current board, said Rediske, are among the things she would count as strengths of the village.

“I believe we have strong people on that board,” she said. “I believe I’ll be an asset. I get along with the people in this town. I communicate well with people from all walks of life. And I have a woman’s point of view.”

She says that she has a vision and passion for Balsam Lake, and plans to retire there.

For that reason she feels it is very important to maintain and grow the businesses in the village, such as the hardware store, the grocery store and restaurants.

“Every business uptown is looking for the same thing I am — the survival of Balsam Lake.

“We like where we live,” she said, “and we don’t want to move.”

Jeff Reed Jeff Reed is finishing his first term on the Balsam Lake Village Board and is seeking reelection in order to finish some of the things that were started during his first term.

“Number one on that list would have to be the development of our industrial park,” he said. “Our focus is on drawing new business to our community, and I believe I can help in

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getting that done.”

Like most places, said Reed, a lack of jobs and the condition of the economy are the biggest challenges facing the village.

“That’s why we are putting the industrial park at the top of our to-do list,” he said. “If we can get companies interested enough in our town to set up shop, per se, that leads to new jobs for our community and generates income for our village.”

Currently, said Reed, the village is working to upgrade its Web site as well as exploring different ways to reach potential employers.

The village itself is one of its greatest strengths, Reed believes. “What our visitors call a vacation destination we call home,” he said. “I think that is a very powerful message we need to get out to companies looking to expand or relocate.”

Reed was born and raised in Balsam Lake returning after graduating from college. He is married and has two daughters, and currently runs the family business, Reed’s Sunnyside Marina, with his brother.

One of the biggest accomplishments of his first two years on the board, said Reed, was balancing the budget.

“Even during the worst economic conditions most of us have ever seen,” he said, “we were able to operate within our means and not levy any new taxes on constituents.

“I think this says a lot about the current board members and their ability to work together.”

He feels the current board is “a great group of individuals that are genuinely concerned about the well-being of our town.”

His education and his experience as a business owner are among the things Reed believes help him to be an effective board member.

“I’m a college-educated local business owner that is concerned about decisions our local governments make that affect where our hard-earned dollars go,” he said. “That being said, my past two years of serving on the board and various committees have given me a better understanding of how this process works and what it takes to get things accomplished.”

If re-elected, Reed said, “I will continue to make decisions that I feel are in the best interest of our town.”

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Chris Sondrol Chris Sondrol is seeking his third term on the board. When asked why he is running for re-election, Sondrol said, “I want to continue to be able to help make decision to keep improving and making our town better without raising taxes.”

Sondrol moved to Balsam Lake in the mid1990s to start working in lawn care with his partner, Jon Hol. In 2001 the two formed Balsam Lake Pro Lawn, of which Sondrol is part owner.

Sondrol feels he brings several strengths to the board, including his business experience and the experience he has already gained by serving on the board.

“The two terms I have served on the village board have been a huge learning experience,” he said. “I have learned how systems work and what goes into running a village.

“My experience as a business owner has benefited me with a business sense, understanding of the financial side of things, and creating and maintaining budgets.”

Accomplishments of the board during his time as a trustee, said Sondrol, have included improvements around the village. These include the dam, the water tower and starting work on the skateboard park.

He feels it has also been a good move on the part of the village to become involved with the regional business fund, through which local businesses have been able to get “cheap money” for improvements.

“We have not had to raise taxes for the village budget,” he added.

Regarding the challenges facing the village at this time, Sondrol said, “The staggering economy has made it difficult for us to fill up our industrial park. Our strength is that we have space to offer. Working with the regional business fund, there are opportunities out there.”

He is on a committee that is working to promote the industrial park, getting a Web site dedicated to it and getting signs made to let people know that sites are available.

Sondrol sees the need for growth and change, but feels it must be done with certain conditions.

“I want to help promote, improve and expand our village,” he said, “without losing our small-town atmosphere and not raising taxes.”

Two seats available on the Siren School Board SIREN – Two seats are available on the Siren School Board, with the two people currently filling those positions, Bill Ellis and Michelle Renberg, choosing not to run for reelection. Three names will appear on the Tuesday, April 6, ballot; however, one of those people, Chuck Awe, has declared himself out of the running because of health reasons.

Duane Emery, one of the two remaining people on the ballot, was contacted but, at the

time this issue of the paper was printed, no introductory information from him has been received. The other name on the ballot is that of Liz Simonsen.

Introducing Liz Simonsen I am a graduate of Siren High School and have lived in the Siren community for most of my life.

As a parent, I have had the experience of being involved with (my children’s) educa-

Uncontested lineup in Webster Village WEBSTER - The Webster Village will elect three village trustees and one municipal court judge on Tuesday, April 6. There are exactly three trustee candidates and one municipal court judge candidate on this spring’s ballot.

Incumbents Paul Berg and Kelsey Gustafson are seeking re-election, but long-

time Trustee Norm Bickford is retiring from the Webster Village Board and will not be on the village-trustee ballot. Bickford is running for re-election for county supervisor. Former village President Jeff Roberts is on the ballot to fill Bickford’s village-trustee seat.

Brian Sears is seeking re-election for municipal court judge. - Sherill Summer

tion in the district. I have associate degrees in accounting and informational system management with emphasis in finance and supervision.

I hope to bring to the board ELECTION my knowledge, skills and abilities to analyze governPROFILE mental and nongovernmental Siren financial statements gained as an accountant for the past 15 School Board years. To help prepare me to make valid and sound deciSimonsen sions concerning the best education possible for all students, I am presently enrolled in a critical-thinking plan to face changes with deep and openclass to reinforce my logical problem-solving minded thought, remembering that student skills. I am looking forward to becoming a needs are my top priority. member of the school board of the Siren I am interested in the concerns of the stuSchool District. dents, teachers/staff, parents and commuI believe education is the most powerful in- nity. If we all work toward the goal of vestment we can make for our future. Learn- achieving an optimum level of communicaing is an ever-changing experience for youth tion and cooperation, specific issues can be and adults alike. Changes in budget, curricu- easily resolved. I am honored to be part of a lum, staff, environment and community are dedicated and talented team striving to prosome of the changes we face every day. How vide each student with the desire to be the we adapt to change as well as moving for- best they can be and to achieve their potenward in a positive and growing direction is tial. the most important issue in my opinion. I

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Bill Ellis to retire after 19 years on Siren School Board Compiled by Nancy Jappe SIREN – For the first time in many years, the name of Bill Ellis won’t be listed on the April 6 election ballot for Siren School Board members. After a recorded 19 years serving on the board, Ellis has decided to hang up his hat, leaving his seat on the school board open to other members of the Siren community.

Siren School has been a part of Ellis’s life for most of his life thus far. He and his four siblings (Pat, Donna, Randy and Doug) grew up in a house that is only half a block away from the school. He and his wife, Ellen, lived in Minneapolis and Eveleth, Minn., as well as Eau Claire, but came back to Siren to educate their two children, Jenelle and Jodi, in the Siren School District. For these last few years, it’s been Jenelle’s children, Max and Ellyn Lindquist, who have been attending Siren School under Grandpa Bill’s watchful eye.

“I have a deep sense of admiration for anyone who is willing to serve on a board, knowing that the position brings both joys and frustrations. I also know that it is a difficult, and often thankless job, one in which many decisions are made that may be controversial and unpopular with some members of the general public,” commented Ellis’s sister, Donna Tjader, a retired Siren elementary teacher.

“My brother Bill and I have had numerous discussions about the positive things that have happened at Siren School, as well as interesting conversations that result when two people look at issues from differing perspectives,” Tjader went on. “I commend Bill for his dedication and perseverance during the many years he sat on the Siren School Board and for his being true to his personal convictions when tough decisions had to be made. Enjoy your ‘retirement,’ Bill.”

Barbara Geske, along with Loretta Nelson (who was unavailable for comment when this tribute was put together), sat on the Siren School Board with Bill Ellis for many years. “It was a pleasure to have Bill as a board member,” Geske said. “He always had a smile or something interesting to tell. He took his position seriously and was always prepared for meetings. Bill came on the board with one thing in mind and that was kids.

They were his first consideration, and this remained his priority for all the time he served.”

“Bill Ellis has been an outstanding school board member and an even better person,” commented

Siren School Board member Bill Ellis was presented with a recognition plaque during the Monday, March 22, meeting of the Siren School Board.

Ellis is retiring from the board after 19 years of continuous service. - Photo by Nancy Jappe Siren’s current school district Administrator Scott Johnson. “Those who know him, and those who served with him on the school board, know he is an intelligent man that cares very much about students and people in general.

“He was always the warmest of individuals, and quite witty with humor,” Johnson continued. “But when a difficult decision had to be made, Bill was ready to set aside his ‘teddy bear’ personality and do what he

felt was necessary. Bill is a tremendous leader. His presence and wisdom on the school board will be missed for a long time.”

“I have had a few days to put into words some of my thoughts about Bill Ellis. There is not enough space to write it all, with his many years on board,” said the current Siren School Board president, Dayton Daniels, when asked for his thoughts on Ellis’s retirement from the board.

“First and foremost, I consider my getting to know Bill more in the last few years as very valuable to me.

He has become a very good friend and colleague,” Daniels said. “Bill is very good at taking on newly elected board members and showing them the ropes.

His many years of experience are evident in his conduct at every committee meeting and full board meetings.

“Bill knows how to make decisions that are good for everyone involved, but also has the determination to follow through on the decisions that aren’t popular.

Bill’s compassion for kids and education coupled with being frugal with taxpayers’ money and getting the most bang out of every dollar has been a goal of his since I have been on the board.

“When I became board president, Bill was not afraid to give his advice to me and make sure we continued on the goals we had set as a district. Bill always came through with support in working together with the entire board and administration. We could agree to disagree, but yet remain supportive of each other and common goals, regardless of how much our opinions differed on a particular subject.

“Bill’s experience and lighthearted demeanor will be missed. Bill is one of the best storytellers I know. We’ve heard a lot of them. It helped to keep us grounded and take the work out of some nights. He always let us know when the meetings needed to be over because he has a very early bedtime and rarely misses a good night’s sleep.

A final comment from Daniels, one that could be echoed by many members of the Siren community: “Thank you, Bill, and congratulations on many years of service to your community. I will truly miss you on the fourth Monday of every month in the Siren School boardroom.”

Grantsburg Area Chamber hosts networking event for members

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg Area Chamber of Commerce members socialized and browsed members business displays at a networking event held on Thursday, March 18, at the Crex Convention Center.

The event was one of several networking events the chamber will be hosting throughout the year designed to provide a social time when members can gather to learn more about Kay Edling stopped to visit with Lucy Swanson at the Bont Chieach other and share ropractic and the Grantsburg 24-Hour Fitness Center display durideas for promoting ing a networking event for chamber members held on Thursday, their businesses and March 18, at the Crex Convention Center. the community.

Grantsburg Village Trustee Jim Nelson and Grantsburg Mayor Roger Panek shared a laugh during the networking event hosted by the Grantsburg Area Chamber on March 18 at the Crex Convention Center. The event was one of several planned by the chamber designed to bring businesses together to get to know each other better and to share ideas.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Grantsburg Area Chamber President Ronda Taber, Burnett Medical Center CEO Gordy Lewis and Marian Nelson, owner of Crex Realty, enjoyed a social time for members at the networking event Grantsburg Area Chamber of Commerce members gathered at the Crex Convention Cenhosted by the chamber at the Crex Convention Center on March ter on March 18 to socialize and share ideas for promoting their businesses and the Grants18. burg community.

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Cookie selling a success

Window frosting A frosted window pane in the parsonage at Sand Lake in rural Dresser was captured recently by John Baxter, retired pastor (formerly of Clam Falls and Zion Lutheran churches), who said he was surprised at how dramatic the photo turned out to be. – Photo by John Baxter

A little piece of Hawaii On Saturday, March 13, nobody could resist the Brownie Girl Scouts or their Girl Scout cookies. These second-graders from Frederic were busy selling cookies at the St. Croix Falls Wal-Mart. Not only did they sell more cookies than expected, but they did it with the grace and determination of a true Girl Scout. – Photo submitted

Russian presentation for Lions

The St. Croix Regional Medical Center Volunteer Partners turned the clinic conference room into a little piece of Hawaii at their annual membership meeting. Besides a short meeting, the members enjoyed a lunch with pineapple upside-down cake for dessert. The officers for 2010 were also installed by Wanda Brown. Back row (L to R) are: Jane St. John, secretary; Kathy Lucken, treasurer; Carolyn Ward, president and Wanda Brown. Front: Susie Jasperson, vice president and Mickey Gebhard, volunteer services manager. The officers wore their Refuse To Lose T-shirts in honor of their friend, Susie, and her challenge with cancer. If you are looking for something fulfilling to do, please call Gebhara at 715-483-0331. – Photo submitted Tatyana Abasheva, ASSE sponsored Frederic foreign exchange student, provided music and a presentation of her home country, Russia, at the monthly Frederic Lions meeting, held the third Monday of each month at the Frederic Senior Citizens building.

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Abrahamson Nursery joins Falls Chamber Abrahamson Nursery on Hwy. 35 South in St. Croix Falls is a new member of the Falls Chamber. Just recently, Falls Chamber President Sandy Williams and Executive Director Cindy Stimmler stopped by to see the remodeling of the landscape center and welcome them as new members of the business community.

Abrahamson Landscape, Design and Nursery has been in business since 1928 in Stillwater and Scandia, Minn., but purchased the former St. Croix Floral property and is busy preparing building and grounds to offer their products and expertise locally. Just in time for spring, they are open this March from 9 to 5 p.m. According to Joie Nielson and Joe Bejcek, garden center and greenhouse grower and manager, respectively, “Hours will expand starting in April, and a grand opening is planned for May 15 and 16.“ Stop by and visit their design center and greenhouse. Shown (L to R) are: Joie Nielson, garden center manager, Sandy Williams, Falls Chamber president, Joe Bejcek, greenhouse grower and manager, and Cindy Stimmler, Falls Chamber executive director. Photo submitted

At a recent meeting of the Northwest Wisconsin Firefighters Association, on behalf of the organization, Eric Olson presented a donation of $1,000 to Sunshine Service Dogs Inc., Search and Rescue K9 Unit. “How great it is that fire departments can request the services of the Sunshine Service Dogs SAR K9’s through dispatch, to assist in searches for a lost and missing person, and for drown victims,” said Olson. The Sunshine Service Dogs Inc. will use this money to do education about the services that they provide. Sunshine Service Dogs, Inc. SAR K9 Unit provides search dogs and their trained handlers to assist in finding lost persons, drown victims, and are also trained to assist law enforcement with finding human remains. There is never a fee for assisting with searches, however they do accept donations. For more information about Sunshine Service Dogs Inc. please visit their Web site at SunshineServiceDogsInc.org. Shown above (L to R): Mike Harmon with K9 Isis, Tim Harmon with K9 Cojo, Lori Peper-Rucks with K9 Willie (Sunshine Service Dogs SAR K9 Unit - training director and operations manager), accept a donation of $1,000 from Eric Olson, president of Northwest Wisconsin Firefighters Association.

– Photo by Lisa Nelson

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Seeking the true cost of sports

Red ink, declining enrollment, taxpayer scrutiny and educational opportunities butt heads ... on balance sheets

by Greg Marsten LUCK – It would seem to be an easy target with a large shadow and a very visible marquee: Athletics.

School districts are dealing with a growing reality of fewer students, either through open enrollment or by the trend that we don’t have as many children as past generations. Combine that with reduced tax bases, unclear state-funding issues that inherently breed shortfalls in district budgets, the reality of taxpayer scrutiny, and well, athletics are in the sights.

Regardless of the present situation, school district budgets are either hurting now or may be in the coming years.

Recent accounts of half-million-dollar shortfalls at the Luck School District are the perfect example. It was referred to as a “perfect storm” of occurrences by Administrator Rick Palmer, and he’s not alone.

“You’ve got to remember, 82, 83 percent of our district budget is salary and benefits,” stated Webster Administrator James Erickson. “[budget shortfalls make it] hard not to affect offerings. Cutting people means you’re cutting programs.”

Budgetary cycles will all mean districts must weigh all their offerings, staff, facilities, enrollment and more in the coming months, and you can bank on the fact that some cuts are coming. And as Erickson stated, that means people and that means programs. And that means a lot of things we take for granted now may be considered a “luxury” in the near future ... including sports.

Background and the first quarter This piece all started from a reader question this winter. A Grantsburg resident asked why sports are seemingly the “last things cut” from school budgets. As instructors, classes and programs fall by the economic wayside in some districts, why do sports seem to remain relatively safe and static? Or are they? And what do they really cost? And why, exactly, do we spend tax money on athletics?

Good questions, all of them. And as this reporter investigated the issue, the questions became difficult to answer, as well as eye-opening, divisive and intriguing. School districts have gone to extraordinary measures to keep sports alive, often in very innovative ways. For a number of reasons, often due to resident expectations, they have also gone to great lengths to offer numerous activities that were not offered when their parents were in school, and some may go well beyond the typical three R’s, as you’ll see later.

Looking at it primarily at the high school level, the extracurricular offerings today are extensive, outside the usual

Extra Points

Times have certainly changed for high school sports. This 1945 Milltown High School yearbook shows boxing as one of the athletic options for boys.

However, there were no organized sports for girls. football, basketball and baseball/softball. Students routinely have options like hockey, golf, tennis, numerous flavors of music, gymnastics, drama, volleyball, writing, marching band and Forensics. Activity offerings at high schools today keep kids so busy that some parents may wish they lived across the street from the school to alleviate all the driving. But unique athletic offerings are not unusual, or even a new trend. It wasn’t that long ago that little Milltown High School - which later became a part of the Unity School District - offered boxing as a team and individual sport!

We’ve been spending money on school athletics for many decades, from coaches and safety equipment to playgrounds and baseball diamonds behind the old two-room schoolhouses, to the gyms, pools, fields, tracks and weight rooms of today.

Naysayers aside, it has become a common expectation that public schools educate both the mind and the body, in the great Greek tradition of “arete,” which sought to have all their [male] citizens achieve their highest potential.

“Sports are highly important,” Siren athletic director and coach Ryan Karsten said on the role of athletics. “Studies

have shown that more of them [athletes] get better grades and go on to secondary education.”

Unity athletic director, coach and parent of an athlete Doug Ramich agreed wholeheartedly with the assessment of student and athlete being a “hugely important mix” and an intriguing bellwether of future success. He noted a fairly recent study that linked multisport athletes with having the highest grades.

He wasn’t alone, either. Siren Administrator Scott Johnson was passionate about the importance of sports and athletics: “I personally think the high school athletic program is an integral part of the total educational process,” he said. “The value of sports promotes and teaches personal fitness, teamwork, self-esteem, sense of belonging, commitment, school spirit, friendships, community pride, etc.”

Not surprisingly, educators, coaches and administrators seem to agree that sports play a major role in student development, just as they have for generations prior.

••• WINONA, Minn. – The Winona State Warriors softball team is already 14 games into season and another great start. Former Grantsburg standout Mollie Bjelland is the team’s outfielder, and has had a hot bat as of late, batting .375 with 15 hits, 13 RBIs and six doubles. One of those doubles came during a win over St. Cloud State, when Bjelland belted a bases- Mollie Bjelland loaded double in the sixth inning on Saturday, March 20, lifting the No. 3 Warriors to a 3-1 victory. The Warroirs are off to a 12-2 start. – Marty Seeger with information from www.winonastatewarriors.com ••• CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Luck native Albie McKinney, and current UW-La Crosse wrestler, had a great season with the Eagles with a 22-8 record. McKinney’s season ended at the NCAA Division 3 National Championship, where he made it to the quarterfinals. The 125-pounder won his first match in a 9-6 decision over Mark Kist of Wartburg College but lost his next two matches in a 5-4 decision to Josh Roberts of Augsburg College, and a 10-5 decision to Austin Mogg of Buena Vista. La Crosse should be strong next season, as it had three national champions at the tournament. It was the best finish in school history and most champions of any team in the nation. The team’s coach, Dave Malecek, was also named D3wrestle.com national Coach of the Year. – Marty Seeger with information from www.uwathletics.com ••• LEADER LAND – The Saturday, March 27, Brewers vs. Rangers game can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 3 p.m. The Brewers vs. Giants game is being broadcast on 1260 AM beginning at 3 p.m., on Monday, March 29.

••• LEADER LAND – The Friday, March 26, Twins vs. Orioles game can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 6 p.m. Other games on 104.9 FM include the Sunday, March 28, Twins vs.

Red Sox game beginning at noon, and the Twins vs. Pirates game beginning at noon on Tuesday, March 30.

••• 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 ••• 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 2010 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger

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SPORTS RESULTS DEADLINES: WEDNESDAY - MONDAY: 1 p.m. the following business day. TUESDAY: 7 a.m. on Wednesday. Missed deadlines mean no coverage that week!

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Saints season comes to an end in semifinal SCF keeps it close for much of the way Osseo-Fairchild 46, St. Croix Falls 32

by Marty Seeger AMERY – The Saints girls basketball team can’t complain with the season they had overall. After grabbing their first regional championship in more than a decade, the Saints earned a sectional semifinal game and weren’t exactly pushed over by the powerful OsseoFairchild Chieftains.

With an overall record of 25-1 the Chieftains seemed poised to scoot right through to the sectional final and onto the state tournament, but the Saints had other plans.

St. Croix Falls got off to a great start in the first quarter when Caitlyn Olson put up a two-and-one for the Saints first score of the game, and held the Chieftains to four points for over four minutes. The teams traded possessions in the next few minutes before the Saints took a time-out with 1:29 left. Osseo-Fairchild had an 8-3 lead with under a minute to go when Marissa Campeau buried a 3pointer to make it a two-point, game, and Sarah Petznick picked up a key block in the final seconds to keep the Chieftains at just a two-point lead.

“Defensively we did take OsseoFairchild out of their game a bit ... They were able to score off rebounds ... that hurt us a bit,” said Saints coach Angie Maternowsky.

In the second quarter, the Chieftains shot out to an early 10-point lead when Caitlyn Featherman and Addie Vold each hit 3-pointers. With 2:49 still to go in the half, Petznick, the Saints starting point guard, drew her third foul of the game and had to be taken out for the rest of the half. With another 3-pointer from Osseo-Fairchild’s Lexi Fawson, the Chieftains took a 13-point, 27-14 lead at the half.

The Saints cut the Chieftains lead to nine when Campeau drained a pair of free throws and Natalie Sempf banked in two points at the start of the third quarter. The Saints continued to answer everything the Chieftains threw at them, but with 3:20 remaining in the third,

Senior Racheal Hansen had five points for the Saints in the sectional semifinal against Osseo-Fairchild.

Senior Saint Marissa Campeau played her final high school game against Osseo-Fairchild last Thursday in the regional semifinal. – Photos by Marty Seeger Sempf helped cut the Chieftains lead to eight, and Racheal Hansen went to the line shortly after, but couldn’t get her shots to fall. It would have cut the OsseoFairchild lead to just six points with just over two minutes to go in the third quarter.

The complexion of the game changed a bit late in the game when Sempf, who was having a great night both offensively and on defense, went out of the game with an injury. She wouldn’t return for the rest of the game, and neither would Olson, who strained her knee at midcourt at the start of the fourth quarter.

While it was a tough night in the points department for the Saints, Olson had been having a great night of shooting, leading the Saints with nine points, but was unable to return to the game due to the injury.

“The injuries were key to this game.

Caitlyn played one of her best games ever,” Maternowsky said of the sophomore. “Sempf is very physical and scrappy. It would for sure have been a much closer game that would hopefully have gone down to the final buzzer.”

Letaya Mulhern buried a 3-pointer for Osseo-Fairchild soon after the injury time-out and was fouled in the process, which gave the Chietains a 16-point lead.

With 2:26 to go in the game, the Saints managed to cut the Chieftains lead to 14, and a Campeau 3-pointer near the end of the game got the Saints as close as 12, but

Saints freshman Natalie Sempf clashes with Chieftain senior Karlee Rosentreter in Amery last Thursday.

Senior Cortney Rasmussen glides toward the basket in search of a shot against the Chieftains.

Osseo held on.

“I am so proud of this team! They have improved so much through the entire season. The regional championship was a huge victory for us. Just playing in the sectional game with such young players has brought our program to a new level,” Maternowsky said.

Campeau had a high school career ending 10 points and three rebounds for the Saints, and achieved 1,000 career points this season. Hansen, also a senior, had a great game with five points and eight rebounds. Olson finished with nine points and four rebounds, Sempf had four points and Sydney Geisness and Petznick chipped in two points apiece.

Geisness and senior Courtney Rasmussen each had five rebounds as well.

Saints guard Sarah Petznick will be back next season as a junior.

Saints sophomore Caitlyn Olson had a team-leading nine points before leaving the game with a knee injury in the fourth quarter.

Saints freshman Sydney Geisness defends her spot, as teammate Caitlyn Olson looks on in the background.

The Saints bench was thin in the sectional semifinal against OsseoFairchild, but the team didn’t give up, and gave the Chieftains a battle.

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Sports costs continued The whole X and Y chromosome issue While most philosophies of the value of sports have stayed the same for centuries, many things have changed, especially for females. Until a few decades back, girls had few, if any, athletic opportunities, Congress passed the Title IX provision in the summer of 1972, assuring “gender equality” for any educational institution that receives federal money. Although it was originally sculpted to primarily address educational differences and opportunities for women, the act became a “rolling stone” of sorts for school-age girls athletic opportunities, as well. Through several prominent court tests, many school districts argued that it limited small-school opportunities for boys, while also testing the facilities and equipment of districts.

Title IX not only was affirmed many times over, but became the clarion example of American gender fairness, in spite of the associated costs.

Title IX struck home in many small local districts, which to their credit, were offering some girls’ sports long before they were “forced” into it. Longtime Frederic Athletic Director Jeff Carley recalled times when boys and newly expanded girls teams would be forced to utilize gymnasium space to the fullest, with gymnasts practicing on the theater stage, while wrestlers and basketball players rotated between gymnasiums, lunchrooms and hallways for space.

“But we got it done, and made it work,” Carley said with a shrug and a grin. “Didn’t have a choice. Things are a lot better today!”

As we’ll learn later, many local districts have not only expanded their facilities to meet boys and girls sporting needs at different age levels, they’ve actually embraced and celebrated those expansions, using them even beyond their original scope and including many opportunities for nonstudents to either get in shape or participate in adult team sports, activities and community education.

And those uses get even richer, on occasion: Go to St. Croix Falls’ or Webster’s track for the American Cancer Society’s all-night Relay For Life events, and try not be stunned by the crowds, cheers and commemorative luminarias that line the asphalt, as people walk deep into the night, raising money and awareness for cancer and in honor of lost loved ones.

Impacts, changes and stars Schools and school facilities are often the “town squares” of a community; Winter basketball games are sometimes the primary socially gatherings of the season, and evenings after football games can become the biggest traffic jams a community experiences, and hence the biggest night of the week for some bars and restaurants.

“I think there’s a real social impact,” Webster’s Erickson stated. “For some people who grew up in these districts, it’s a chance to show what they’re proud of. They hear the band, see old friends ... then maybe go to the restaurants and saloons after the game.”

That hasn’t changed, but some changes are apparent: A few sports are indeed suffering as athletic and other opportunities expand and compete for student time. Some traditions have also fallen by the wayside, it seems: Not too long ago, schools even supported, to some extent, an elaborate and popular “town team” baseball system that was THE local social event in the summer months, and could possibly be cited as an early example of “cooperative” sports, as well.

Girls hockey has reached significant numbers in local school districts. The sport also crosses many boundaries, including cooperative cost-sharing, interstate competition, fundraising and by playing at rinks partially supported through advertising and fees for use. The five-school cooperative WIAA program is funded entirely from gate revenues, concession sales and fundraising by clubs and youth hockey organizations. Each of the teams also do fundraising for the purchase of jerseys and equipment, which can get quite expensive.

The Blizzard Blue Line Club is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, meaning donations are tax-deductible. – Photo by Greg Marsten Civic pride and history The recent Vancouver Olympics showed again how this area has produced more than our fair share of star and professional athletes; from multiple Olympic medal winners Megan Kalmoe of St. Croix Falls and Molly Engstrom of Siren to star Major League baseball pitcher Jarrod Washburn of Webster. We’re proud of our “local kids” in athletics, even when that athlete is from a “competing” district, and even when they’re not truly Megan Kalmoe our neighbors any longer.

Window boxes and display cases full of trophies, plaques, banners, jerseys and sadly, memorials to fallen students and coaches, shows how we respect local sports prowess Molly Engstrom and bring it to levels of pride unseen in other educational areas. It’s not uncommon to see the name of a local athlete or teams successes on village “welcome” signs or on public buildings, such as the Jarrod Washburn water tower in Osceola, which honored their ‘80s football championship team to passersby and residents for over a quarter century. Other student extracurriculars rarely see such bold public celebration.

You can’t deny that athletics are a common and tempting source of civic pride, loyalty and achievement. Going back over four millennia to ancient China, it was thought that the whole of society benefited greatly from a fit and engaged athlete and student. Civilizations proved their advances with more free time, and the athlete was celebrated as never before. Even the word “sports” itself is based on the Old French “desports,” which literally translates to mean “leisure.”

Sports, money and possibilities Both sports and education have changed dramatically in recent decades.

As Garth Olson of Osceola wrote in a recent Valley Wire newspaper editorial, “For better or worse, there’s a modernday gold rush developing in high school sports.” He cites the development of a new cable TV channel, called ESPN Rise, which concentrates purely on high school athletics. Add to that the numerous Web sites and even streaming-video sites devoted to high school athletics that have become an expectation of sorts and a common tool for opposing coaches, journalists, players and yes, even national advertisers. Olson also notes, as we will later, the possible expansion of everything from naming rights to facilities to school districts selling their logo and nicknames for products and clothing. A recent court battle over exclusive photo and video rights and access for Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Association tournaments may become a national debate, and is not going away any time soon.

Yes, we all know that sports can cost a lot. Just ask a hockey parent about equipment or ice time. Ask a parent of a traveling volleyball or softball player about trips to tournaments or even participation costs. Between rides to games and practices, instructional camps at a regional university campus and meals on

P O R T S the road and at all-day events like wrestling or volleyball, and the checkbook is never quite thick enough.

But the potential payoffs are real and admittedly quite enticing: A professional athlete like Jarrod Washburn might make millions in their careers, or little to nothing and change avocations in their twenties. It’s truly a crap shoot. Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer’s recent eightyear/$184-million contract works out to be similar in volume to the entire annual Polk County budget. Meeting Mauer after an exhibition game against the Osceola Braves a few years back, the fresh-faced, hard-hitting catcher didn’t even have any money for a hot dog.

Now he could just about buy Hormel.

In fact, professional athletic equipment endorsements alone can be gigantic - and not just for the athletes. Some NCAA Division 1 coaches athletic equipment endorsement deals can equal entire local school system budgets. It was recently revealed that former University of Tennessee football coach Lane Kiffin was set to receive between $600,000 and $845,000 annually just from such equipment endorsements, and that’s on top of his seven-figure annual salary and hundreds of thousands in appearance and consulting fees. He left after one season, and still made millions. Oftentimes, college football or basketball coaches are the highest-paid employees at a university, and not just barely; the coach of a successful Division 1 program might make five or even tenfold over the university’s nexthighest-ranking official. In comparison, their salaries can equal entire annual municipality budgets, with a few plow trucks, sewer lift stations and paved parking lots thrown in to make up the difference.

That’s capitalism and that’s America; it’s what the market will bear.

But those few athletic successes are extremely rare, at best. In reality, all but a handful of students will never play their sports again after graduation. Some may play in college, but few receive true athletic scholarships, and even those can vary dramatically from a few hundred dollars to “full rides” for tuition and expenses.

Paying for hundreds of children to at least have the opportunity to participate in public school athletics may seem like a no-brainer to parents of kids in high school; while to some residents or landowners without children in school or with kids who don’t participate those costs may seem like a true financial burden, or at the very least, unfair and hard to justify.

So what does it really cost, district by district? And what are the schools doing to save money? And maybe even more importantly, what do school officials think about spending tax money on athletics? Over the next few weeks, we’ll find out together, as we weigh the true cost of sports.

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD GIRLS BASKETBALL

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall Siren Dragons 11-1 20-5 Luck Cardinals 11-1 19-5 St. Croix Falls Saints 7-5 16-9 Frederic Vikings 7-5 14-8 Webster Tigers 3-9 7-15 Grantsburg Pirates 3-9 5-18 Unity Eagles 0-12 3-20 Scores Thursday, March 18 (Sectional semifinals) Osseo-Fairchild 46, St. Croix Falls 32

Central Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall Northwood Evergreens 12-0 25-0 Clayton Bears 10-2 19-4 Turtle Lake Lakers 8-4 17-7 Cameron Comets 6-6 6-15 Clear Lake Warriors 4-8 8-15 Shell Lake Lakers 2-10 4-19 Prairie Farm Panthers 0-12 0-21 East Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall Flambeau Falcons 12-0 20-4 Lake Holcombe Chieftains 9-3 14-9 Bruce/Weyerhaeuser 7-4 9-10 New Auburn Trojans 6-6 11-10 Winter Warriors 4-8 9-13 Birchwood Bobcats 3-9 5-16 Cornell Chiefs 0-11 2-18

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Two Rivers Hockey Conference announces award winners SIREN – The Two Rivers Hockey Conference has announced award winners following the completion of their inaugural season. Conference member teams include, from Minnesota, Meadow Creek Christian, Minneapolis East, Minneapolis West, Moose Lake, Mora, North Branch and Pine City, plus the Burnett

Blizzard.

According to Rick Peterson, conference chairman and athletic director at Meadow Creek, “The first season of competition accomplished all of our objectives; including a more competitive experience for student-athletes and the management of travel expenses.” All of

A.J. Pettersen to bat first at Target Field Gophers leadoff hitter has local ties LUCK – Those wanting to get the first look at the new Minnesota Twins stadium, Target Field, might want to consider a little drive to Minneapolis, Minn., this Saturday, March 27, A.J. Pettersen when the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s baseball team is set to take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs beginning at 1 p.m.

According to the official Gophers Web site at www.gophersports.com, this is the first time the general public will get to see a game at the new ballpark, as well as walk through the new facility while enjoying a great college baseball game.

Among those on the roster this season is sophomore A.J. Pettersen, who is the starting shortstop, and leadoff hitter. Pettersen is the son of 1980 Luck graduate Lisa Berg-Pettersen and Paul Pettersen.

He is also the grandson of Pastor John Berg and Nancy Berg of Luck.

Pettersen is a graduate of Minnetonka High School and was honored as the sec-

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Sunday No Tap Standings: Packer Backers 37, Jeff’s Team 36, Chuck’s Team 29.5, Late Comers 28, Long Shots 27.5, Knaubers 26.5, Happy Campers 23, No Names 16.5.

Women’s games: Yvonne Snyder (HC) 277, Jan Kruse (CT) 259 & 244.

Women’s series: Jan Kruse (CT) 707, Linda Richter (LS) 640, Debbie Swanson (PB) 613.

Men’s games: Jeff Cummings (JT) 296, Jerry Richter (LS) 256, Tom Bainbridge (LC) 245.

Men’s series: Don Swanson (PB) 676, Tom Bainbridge (LC) 674, Chuck Kruse (CT) 664.

Team games: Long Shots 865 & 844, Happy Campers & Jeff’s Team 842.

Team series: Long Shots 2349, Packer Backers 2326, Happy Campers 2325.

Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Zebras 30, Vultures 28, Nite Hawks 26, Cardinals 21, Swans 20, Badgers 20, Eagles 16, Bears 15.

Women’s games: Ruth Sorenson 179, Bernice Moyer 173, Betty Schandorff 164.

Women’s series: Ruth Sorenson 458, Lila Larson 450, Bernice Moyer 434.

Men’s games: Dennis Bohn 232, Duane Doolittle 205, Ron Pitts 194.

Men’s series: Dennis Bohn 591, Duane Doolittle 576, Ron Pitts 534.

Team games: Vultures 677, Eagles 643, Nite Hawks 629.

Team series: Vultures 1944, Nite Hawks 1869, Eagles 1765.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Hacker’s Lanes 47, House of Wood 41, The Bottle Shop 40, AnchorBank 39, Chicks 38, Mane Attractions 26.

Individual games: Kelsey Bazey (HW) 226, Julie Christensen (BS) 204, Janet Brewster (MA) 201.

Individual series: Kelsey Bazey (HW) 566, Rhonda Bazey (HW) 490, Robin LIndvall (BS) 482.

Team games: House of Wood 675, Mane Attractions 655, Chicks 630.

ond-team All-Big Ten shortstop during his freshman season with the Gophers and was named as a First-Team Freshman All-American as a shortstop by Baseball America and the NCBWA. That year he batted .353 with 65 runs, 79 hits, two homers, 45 RBIs and eight stolen bases. He also led the Big Ten with 30 runs.

Pettersen is already off to a great start to the season, but the Gophers, at 6-14, have been having a rough start to the year. Their most recent loss came by a 73 loss to North Dakota State on Tuesday, March 23, at the Metrodome. Pettersen led the Gophers going 3 for 5, with one run and an RBI, and leads the team with a .398 batting average, with 33 hits and 15 RBIs in 19 games. He also has one homer and seven doubles.

Only 25,000 fans will be allowed to walk through the gates at Target Field this weekend, with a general admission of $2. All proceeds will benefit the Minnesota Twins Community Fund. Also, there is no presale of the tickets, and fans will need to get their tickets exclusively at the Target Field ticket office locations starting at 8 a.m. The gates of Target Field open at 9 a.m., and the open house is being used to test components of the facility and staff training programs.

– Marty Seeger with information from www.gophersports.com

the teams in the new conference previously competed as independents.

“This has been an exciting new adventure,” said Peterson. “It’s a credit to the athletic directors and coaches from each school that made this conference a reality. We have been committed to work together to give the best experience possible to the student-athletes.”

Moose Lake won the team championship for the 2009-2010 season. The Most Valuable Player was Jarrett Sachs, senior forward from North Branch.

Coach of the Year honor was presented to Sherm Liimatainen from Moose Lake.

The Team Academic Award was given to

Joe Engelhart

Matt Larson

Thomas Labatt

Cumberland Mites take second LUCK – On March 13 – 14, Dawson Van Meter, Luck elementary first-grader, competed at a state hockey tournament with the Cumberland Mites in Sparta.

Dawson has been a goalie on and off throughout the season. The team defeated Manitowoc 6 – 3 in the first game and defeated Oshkosh by a score of 6-2.

The team played on Sunday for the state championship, and even with their talent, they met their match against North Lakeland. They fought hard the entire game, but fell short by two points with a score of 3-1, taking second place.

Having close to 50 saves for the state tournament and first year in goal, Dawson didn’t crack under pressure. The Cumberland Mites had an excellent season. - submitted

B O W L I N G Team series: House of Wood 1916, Mane Attractions 1766, Chicks 1760.

Men’s Tuesday Classic Standings: Hacker’s Lanes 88.5, Great Northern Outdoors 85, Bottle Shop 80.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 74.5, Pioneer Bar 51, Olsen & Son 49.5.

Individual games: Gene Ackland (YLL) & Brian McBroom (YLL) 258, Mike Sullivan (OS) 226.

Individual series: Gene Ackland (YLL) 740, Brett Daeffler (BS) 632, Ed Bitler (GNO) 631.

Team games: Yellow Lake Lodge 682, Hacker’s Lanes 621, Great Northern Outdoors 586.

Team series: Yellow Lake Lodge 1882, Great Northern Outdoors 1734, Olsen & Son 1647.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Brian McBroom 6x = 258; Gene Ackland 5x = 258 & 5x = 248; Ed Bitler 5x = 225; Brett Daeffler 5x = 223.

Games 50 or more above average: Brian McBroom 258 (+62); Gene Ackland 258 (+55).

Series 100 pins or more above average: Gene Ackland 740 (+131).

Splits converted: 4-5-7: Scott Morrison.

3-10: Scott Morrison, Dale Gregory, Ron Skow, Tom Coen. 2-10: Josh Henry. 4-710: Brett Daeffler. 3-4-7: Tom Coen. 4-9: Roger Tollander. 4-7-9: Roger Tollander.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Skol Bar 34, Lewis Silo 29, Pioneer Bar 26, Cummings Lumber 23, 4 Seasons Wood Products 22, A-1 Machine 20, Larsen Auto Center 19, Bye 2.

Individual games: Ken Koehler (A-1) 258, Brett Daeffler (4S) 247, Mark Bohn (SB) 245.

Individual series: Mark Bohn (SB) 656, Brett Daeffler (4S) 641, Ken Koehler (A1) 631, Team games: Lewis Silo 1044, A-1 Machine 1038, 4 Seasons Wood Products 962.

Team series: A-1 Machine 2911, Skol Bar 2793, 4 Seasons Wood Products 2780.

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Mora for achieving a grade-point average of 3.306.

Burnett Blizzard players to receive allconference awards are Joe Engelhart, sophomore forward; Russ Thoreen, junior defense; Matt Larson, freshman defense and Thomas Labatt, sophomore goalie.

Matt Wood and Bryan Bennett, both senior forwards, received honorable mentions. The Blizzard achieved a 3.1865 GPA from players Nate Larson, Jake Swanson, Matt Larson, Dakota Linke, Chris Olson, Kyle Roberts, Brandon Roufs, Engelhart and Labatt. – submitted

Thursday Early Standings: Fab Four 27, K-Wood 22, Full Timers 20, Frontier Trails 20, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 18, Hell Raisers 18, Grindell Law Offices 16, Wikstrom Construction 15.

Individual games: Dave Grindell (GLO) 275, Mark Bohn (FF) 246, Curtis Renfroe (KW) 224.

Individual series: Mark Bohn (FF) 668, Dave Grindell (GLO) 649, Ed Bitler (KW) 638.

Team games: Grindell Law Offices 613, K-Wood 599, Fab Four 592.

Team series: Fab Four 1718, K-Wood 1708, Full Timers 1609.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Dennis Lieder 7x = 208; Dave Grindell 7x = 275; Curtis Renfroe 5x = 224.

Games 50 pins or more above average: Dave Grindell 275 (+82).

Splits converted: 2-7: Nick Skow. 2-10: Curtis Renfroe, Jason Pearson . 2-4-6-710: Mike Sullivan. 4-7-9: Laryn Larson. 57: Gilbert Meyer, Karen Carlson.

Thursday Late Mixed Standings: Stotz & Company 25, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 24.5, Johnson Upholstery 20, Hansen Farms Inc. 19.5, Fisk Trucking 19.5, North Wind Arts 17.5, Rural American Bank 13.

Women’s games: Kelsey Bazey 199, Jenny Goalen 168, Rita Frandsen 167.

Women’s series: Kelsey Bazey 518, Amy Goalen 433, Rita Frandsen 429.

Men’s games: Eugene Wynn Sr., Doug

R E S U L T S Fisk & Eugene Wynn Jr. 212.

Men’s series: Eugene Wynn Sr. 569, Jacob Anderson 567, Aaron Arjes 561.

Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 861, Rural American Bank 843, Stotz & Company 799.

Team series: Rural American Bank 2493, Hansen Farms Inc. 2476, Fisk Trucking 2319.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: Hole in the Wall 52, Pioneer Bar 45, Meyer’s Plus 43, The Pin Heads 42, Junque Art 40, The Leader 34, Frederic Design & Promo 27, The Dozers 25.

Individual games: Tammy Lindberg 195, Val Lindahl 176, Marge Traun 173.

Individual series: Tammy Lindberg 530, Dorothy Barfknecht 477, Karen Carlson 465.

Team games: The Pin Heads 630, Junque Art 611, Frederic Design 567.

Team series: The Pin Heads 1800, Junque Art 1752, Frederic Design 1663.

Games 50 or more above average: Tammy Lindberg.

Series 100 or more above average: Tammy Lindberg.

Spits converted: 5-4-7-10: Melinda Linke. 5-10: Edla Meyer. 4-5: Linda O’Donnell. 6-7-10: Char Sandberg, Marge Traun. 5-7: Becky Frandsen. 7-9: Ruth Taylor. 5-6-7: Austin Otis.

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Monday Night Ladies Standings: Frederic Truck & Tractor 66, Metal Products Co. 64.5, Bogus Pumpkins 64, Sam’s Carpentry 62, Milltown Appliance 62, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 57, Edina Divas 55, McKenzie Lanes 45.5.

Individual games: Allison Magner 233, Jane Smith 204, Shirley Wilson 199.

Individual series: Allison Magner 549, Shirley Wilson 527, Joan Wulf 525.

Team games (Handicap): Sam’s Carpentry 832.

Team series (Handicap): Frederic Truck & Tractor 2404.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: McKenzie Lanes 40.5, Dream

Lawn 40, Steve’s Appliance 38.5, The Dugout 29, Hack’s Pub 27.5, Glass Bar 23.5, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 21.5, Centurview Park 19.5.

Individual games: Darren McKenzie & Mark Kamish 257, Donny Potting Jr. 251, Dick Wallis 248.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie 714, Dick Wallis 656, Norm Hansen 650.

Team games (Handicap): Dream Lawn & McKenzie Lanes 1183.

Team series (Handicap): The Dugout 3419.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Harvest Moon 18, Edina Realty 18, Tiger Express 15, Dalles Electric 14, Reed’s Marina 12, Davy’s Construction 11, Hanjo Farms 4, McKenzie Lanes 4.

Individual games: Darren McKenzie 279, Craig Willert 278, Jake Jerrick 265.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie 681, Todd Hansen 674, Brandon Winge 652.

Team games (Handicap): Dalles Electric 1050, Tiger Express 998.

Team series (Handicap): Dalles Electric 2926, Harvest Moon 2905.

Black & Orange

Congrats to Larry’s LP - Monday Men’s League Champions TNT Standings: Cashco 30.5–17.5, Hole in the Wall 28-20, Larry’s LP 20.5-27.5, Flower Power 17-31.

Individual games: Connie Bushey (L) & Julie Chalupsky (HITW) 189, Jennifer Kern (L) 174, Evelyn Engebretson (FP) 173.

Individual series: Audrey Pardun (HITW) 490, Julie Chalupsky (HITW) 485, Jennifer Kern (L) 455.

Team games: Hole in the Wall 915, Cashco 866, Flower Power 863.

Team series: Hole in the Wall 2566, Cashco 2469, Flower Power 2444.

Congrats to Check Services Thursday Night Ladies League Champions

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Project New Hope ... life after war

Military families benefit from retreat coming to area

by Marty Seeger GRANTSBURG – As the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq continue, more and more soldiers are heading back for their second and third or more deployments, while others are home from wounds sustained in combat, or have simply served their time in the military, and are home for good. Whether it’s Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Korea or World War II, all veterans have faced, or are currently facing, the process of reintegrating into civilian life. For many, the reintegration process continues throughout a lifetime, and the sights, sounds experiences and horrors or war never go away.

“You can’t just come home, grab a beer, turn on ESPN and it all goes away – it’s a little more complicated,” said Vietnam veteran, Jeff Butler of Frederic. Butler has been a big part of bringing the military retreat program Project New Hope across the river from Minnesota to Wisconsin, and the first Wisconsin retreat will be held at Luther Point Bible Camp on Wood Lake near Grantsburg in late April.

Project New Hope was founded by Bruce Billington in September of 2007, with a goal of helping veterans, and their families, with reintegrating with civilian life after wartime service.

Billington lives in the Brainerd Lakes, Minn., area, and at the time noticed that several of the resorts nearby were offering free weekend getaways for veterans and their families, but thought more could be done.

“We thought that maybe if we could bring some counselors in, we could do something extra special,” said Billington, who looked to Camp New Hope, near McGregor, Minn., as the place to host the first retreat. It was an easy decision considering its location – just a few hours north of the Twin Cities and featuring 40 acres of pristine wilderness next to Glacier Lake, which offers great fishing, hiking and several other recreational possibilities. The camp not only offers an opportunity for privacy but a stress-free environment that features various campfire sessions if veterans choose, or they can get together with other veterans families, to discuss what’s on their mind. The campfire sessions and outdoor activities are a great way to break the ice for the three-day weekend retreats, as well as provide a means to get to know people struggling with problems associated with reintegrating to society after

Archery isn’t just for kids, as this Iraqi Freedom combat veteran showed at a recent retreat held in Minnesota. The first-ever Project New Hope retreat in Wisconsin will be held at the end of April at Luther Point Bible Camp. – Photos

by Jeff Butler wartime.

“What better mechanism to do that, whether it’s sitting around the campfire, or out on the pontoon boat or out on the pier fishing?” Billington asked. “You can’t do that in a white-painted room or in a pole barn with 300 of your buddies.”

Minnesota’s Retreat locations include Camp New Hope, Camp Friendship on Clearwater Lake and Eden Wood Center on Birch Island Lake. The retreats are usually limited to 10 families or individuals who have served during wartime, and no one retreat is the same, but all strive to fit the needs of those in attendance.

One of the most recent retreats dealt with military suicide, while another included a spouse struggling with a husband who had recently been deployed.

Or sometimes, a vet can use it as a means just to tell his or her story. For that reason, there are always licensed counselors available to help moderate the conversations as well try to mix in a little fun with it too.

“If you’re dealing with trauma, it’s kind of a long journey. There’s no one pill you can take, or magic session and it goes away, so you have to give yourself permission to take a holiday from it,” says lead counselor, Jeff Hall, who has been to all but one retreat since Project New Hope began, and helps find other licensed counselors willing to volunteer their services to vets and their families.

Hall is also an outreach worker at the Twin Ports Veterans Administration Of-

fice in Superior, and a vet with 28 years of military service, who fought in the Gulf War in 1990, and served in Bosnia in 2004.

Hall provides not only counseling but can also help families with services they need outside of the retreat, such as services or benefits the VA provide. Project New Hope is not affiliated with the VA, but instead works with several volunteers with connections to the VA, U.S. Army Reserve, VFW and several others.

Some of the main contributions to fund the retreats have come from the local Lions Clubs, and local civilians who just want to pitch in to help vets and their families get back on their feet, or for spouses to reconnect with each other, and their children.

For the kids “It’s been about two or three years ago and my kids still ask when we’re going back to that camp,” says Doug Stubbe of Webster, who participated in one of the first camps offered through Project New Hope. Stubbe said he and his wife and children had a nice time while they were there, and have already signed his family on to the retreat at Luther Point. Stubbe just returned from his second tour in Iraq about a month ago and felt that the retreat offered a relaxing, family-oriented atmosphere.

“It was just a good weekend for families. They had stuff for kids to do. They had some sessions where veterans could just sit down and talk with each other,” Stubbe said.

From his involvement with the first retreat, Stubbe introduced the program to Butler, who has been involved with the program ever since.

Butler was able to add to the outdoor element by volunteering for various fishing activities for the kids, teaching archery skills, and other activities such as shed hunting. He’s hoping to add a fly-tying activity, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is planning to set up a simulated elk camp at the next one held at Luther Point. If adults want to participate in various sessions, the kids are kept busy with various activities, but the families seem to enjoy doing the activities together as well.

“A lot of them come because they know their kids need that,” Butler said, adding that about three or four families have already signed up. Most have been at the retreats before, but they’d love to see more vets and their families take advantage of the retreat.

Award winning Project New Hope has a goal to include a franchise in all 50 states by 2015, but actually went international before

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Kids have opportunities to learn archery and other activities if their parents choose to participate in counseling sessions.

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Combat veterans and their families enjoy a day of fishing on the pontoon at a Project New Hope military family retreat.

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by Mary Stirrat MILLTOWN — The Tuesday, April 6, ballot at Milltown gives voters six candidates to choose from for three seats on the village board.

Incumbents Robert Jones and Pete Peterson are both seeking re-election and will be listed on the ballot with candidates Joe Castellano, Larry Kuske, Lester Sloper and Henry Studtmann Jr. Each candidate was asked to explain why they want to serve on the board, what they feel are the main issues in Milltown at this time and what skills they might bring to the board.

Joe Castellano Joe Castellano has lived in Milltown his entire life and has served on the village board for 18 years.

He is seeking a seat on the board again “to help keep our village a place you want to live in,” Castellano said.

During his time on the board in the past, said Castellano, the major accomplishments included the development of the industrial park and bringing business into it. In addition, two housing developments were started.

Right now, he said, the biggest issue facing the village is keeping Main Street “alive.” To address this, Castellano said, he would help identify incentives to keep and bring new businesses to the village.

His 18 years of experience serving on the board will help him to do this, he said.

Castellano has been married to his wife, Cindy, for 19 years. They have grown children who are now out of the house.

Robert Jones Robert Jones is completing his first twoyear term on the Milltown Village Board. He is seeking re-election, he said, because he feels it is important to participate and be involved, and he wants to give something back to the community.

After 30 years of working around the country for General Motors, Jones has been employed at Baribeau Implement in Osceola for the past four years. The short commute has given him time to be involved, he said, and he has enjoyed serving on the board.

Jones has lived in Milltown since 1985 and believes he is able to understand what residents want and need from the board.

Among the things that Jones considers his strengths as a board member are being able to understand the problems from the residents perspective, listening to them and being able to communicate with them regarding their concerns.

He acknowledges that it is not always possible to do what everyone wants but making sure people are heard and responded to allows everyone to better understand what is going on.

His biggest concern, said Jones, is for the financial well-being of the village. Milltown has a growing elderly population living on a fixed income and any rise in taxes is a reduction in income.

“The well is dry,” he said. Borrowing for operating expenses is not a good practice, he said and loans should only be sought for emergencies.

To alleviate the financial pressures, Jones believes the village needs to bring in both people and businesses.

“We have to provide an environment that is conducive for business to move into,” he said. The village can use its existing strengths — a clean, healthy town, the Gandy Dancer Trail, an excellent police department

New Hope continued page 23 Joint Chief of Staff at the Pentagon, and also in 2008 they were awarded third place in the Best New Project in the World contest by Lions International.

“We’ve come a long way in those short, 2-1/2 years, that’s for sure,” Billington said.

Lions International is the largest service organization in the world, spanning over 200 countries, with over 1.3 million members.

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and a very capable crew — to draw people.

“We’ve got a real-strong police department,” he said, “and our crew is second to none.”

The police department seeks accountability, said Jones, going the extra mile to be transparent with the board and the public.

Recent decisions to develop a Web site are one step toward letting people know what the village has to offer, Jones said.

Maintaining these strengths without raising taxes, he said, is the issue.

“These are challenges we’re going to meet this year, next year and into the future,” he added.

“The last two years have been not only a learning experience,” said Jones, “but have given a feeling of accomplishment. We went through a recession, yet we’ve got the town going in the right direction.”

Along with the police department, village crew and health of the town, Jones feels that the community-minded people are a great asset. Strong community leaders work to plan successful events and residents help make it happen.

Jones’ personal philosophy regarding politics is that, whether at the national, state or local level, no one should make a career of it.

On the other hand, he believes that if everyone would serve a little, everyone would benefit by the fresh perspective and new ideas that will regularly be brought to the board.

Jones’ wife, Linda, is a second-grade teacher at Unity, and they have two grown sons. Ryan lives with his wife and son in Denver, and Patrick lives in Milltown with his girlfriend and their three children.

Larry Kuske Larry Kuske is a maintenance technician for Seneca Foods in Cumberland, where he has been employed for 16 years. He has lived in this area since 1975 and in Milltown since 1990.

Kuske, who is married with two children, served one term on the Milltown Village Board in the early 1990s. During that time, he worked with board members to obtain grants for storm sewer, curb, gutter and the sewer plant.

He said he is seeking a term on the board because he believes that new people bring new ideas, which can allow the village to progress “and not become stuck doing the same things.”

Right now, said Kuske, it seems that the board is “stalling out.”

“With new faces and opinions,” he said, “I believe there could be some new and different progress to move Milltown forward toward the future.

“I think we should be actively searching for as many grants or available funds to help with any improvement project we need to do.

This would help in reducing our costs and therefore we would not have to raise taxes to cover these projects.”

Now that the industrial park is full, Kuske said, the village should begin looking at options of growing the industrial park or making other options available in case a business has interest in locating in Milltown.

Luther Point retreat “Project New Hope in Wisconsin would not have happened had it not been for the passion and fortitude of Jeff Butler, volunteer efforts by local Lions Club members and the caring staff at Luther Point Bible Camp,” Billington said.

Combat veterans and their families from Washburn, Polk, Burnett or Barron Counties are encouraged to sign up if interested in Project New Hope’s first-ever, four-day Wisconsin retreat at Luther

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“We should always have the health and growth of Milltown in mind,” he said.

His past experience on the board, said Kuske, is one of the things that will help him to be an effective board member. While on the board he served on the committee that works with the fire board and also sees things from the other side as a volunteer fireman.

Kuske also feels his experience as a maintenance person will be beneficial in understanding the needs of how to keep equipment in working order.

Pete Peterson Pete Peterson is finishing his first term on the Milltown Village Board and is seeking a second for several reasons.

First, he said, fellow board members have urged him to run for re-election.

Additionally, now that he has two years under his belt, he feels that he has a better understanding of how to effectively make good decisions for the village.

“It takes a while to know what it’s all about,” he said, “knowing what you can do and what you can’t do.”

Finally, said Peterson, he wants to be part of guiding the village. “I want to help do what best I can for the village,” he said.

Peterson worked for the Polk County Highway Department and believes his experience there has helped him on the board.

The village was able to move forward with some much-needed street improvements during his two-year term on the board, and Peterson was a driving force behind making that happen.

“I truthfully feel that’s important,” he said.

“You can’t let the streets go, because they get too bad.”

Right now, said Peterson, it’s important for the village to do all it can to keep the businesses that are located in the community.

“Without the industry,” he said, “a village can go downhill in a hurry.”

On a recent trip, Peterson said, he saw many small towns that were in rough economic shape because businesses were leaving. He wants to do what is possible to make sure that Milltown remains an active and strong community.

Peterson has lived in Milltown for the past 15 years and is a Polk County native. Between them, he and his wife, Marilyn, have five grown children, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchildren.

Lester Sloper Lester Sloper has served several terms on the village board and said he is running to again be a trustee because he would like to help decide where tax dollars are going, and what they’re being spent on.

“Sometimes tax dollars get wasted on what’s not a number-one priority,” he said.

This keeps the town from moving forward, he added.

Some of the things that Sloper considers to be priorities are maintaining equipment and roads and growing the village.

Milltown has a good industrial park, he said, but it is now full. “We need a place where businesses can go and incentives to bring them here,” he said. “It would also be

Point Bible Camp near Grantsburg, which is located on beautiful Wood Lake.

The retreat is being held from April 30 through May 3. You can register directly at www.ProjectNewHope.net, e-mail info@projectnewhope.net, or simply call the county veterans service officers in your county. The retreats are free to families and activities, meals, sessions and lodging are also free. Volunteers are always welcome, and Butler says the local Lions Clubs have already helped raise local dollars to help fund the retreat. If

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nice to help out businesses that are here, but I don’t know how to do that right now.”

Making sure the current businesses stay in Milltown is important, said Sloper, rather than losing them to another town. He would also like to see a grocery store come back into town, saying, “It really hurts when you lose your grocery store.”

Another priority for Sloper is to see that the tire pile at Tire Experts is cleaned up.

“It just needs to be done,” he said. “I’d like to see more attention to that tire pile and have it cleaned up.”

Sloper, a self-employed contractor, said that he doesn’t have any agenda, and that he feels the village is “running great.”

“They have a great crew,” he said. “Those people do exactly what’s expected of them.”

He feels that the village, like individuals and families, needs to live within its budget and not borrow.

“Every time you borrow money, it costs you money,” he said. “I don’t think you’re going forward when you do that. You’re going backward.”

A taxpayer himself, Sloper said he doesn’t want to raise taxes. He feels that there are other ways to find the necessary dollars instead of raising taxes.

Sloper believes he is an effective board member because he asks a lot of questions.

“I’m not a yes-man,” he said. “I don’t think that sitting on your hands will help get anything done.”

Besides, he said, he enjoyed the time he spent as a trustee.

“I like the job,” he said. “I really enjoyed it.”

Henry Studtmann Jr. Henry Studtmann Jr. moved to Milltown with his parents in 1981, when he was 4 years old. His mom still lives at the location they moved to 29 years ago.

He has just started his 14th year with Arrow Building Center in Milltown where his career began as a summer truck driver.

He has been in outsides sales for the past 11 years.

Studtmann said he is running for the board because he has been approached many times by past and current board members who have asked him to serve. “I finally decided to give it a try,” he said.

Budget and growth are among the top issues facing Milltown right now, Studtmann feels. Priorities for the village, he believes, are continuing to maintain a strict budget in these slow times, and continuing to grow Main Street businesses and the soon-to-befull industrial park.

“I will do my best with what is provided to help Milltown grow,” he said.

Studtmann feels he has several strengths to bring to the board. “I have served on the village planning commission for the past couple of years,” he said, “and helped develop the current land use plan that the village adopted last year.

“Working with my ABC customers has allowed me to develop the communication and listening skills that I feel will be helpful to me as a board member.”

they find that more families want to join, they’ll simply add more retreats to the list.

“The entire Project New Hope team is excited to welcome Wisconsin to the list of states supporting Project New Hope.

The work and dedication by all involved in bringing Project New Hope to Wisconsin is a testament to the support that is given to veterans and their families in Wisconsin,” Billington said.

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ELECTION PROFILES Burnett County Board

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Sundquist BURNETT COUNTY – With Burnett County Supervisor Jeff Schinzing, District 2 covering Ward 1, village of Grantsburg, and Ward 1, town of Grantsburg, not running for re-election April 6 for the board, only one person has filed to fill that seat. The name of Jim Sundquist, retired Burnett County Veterans Service officer, will be listed, unopposed on the election ballot.

There are three contested seats on this year’s election ballot, those in District 5, Ward 1, town of Trade Lake, currently held

by Mary Falk; District 18, town of Sand Lake and Ward 2, town of LaFollette, held by Carsten “Ro” Endresen; and District 21, town of Blaine, town of Webb Lake and Ward 2, town of Scott, held by Harry Patneaude.

The following are photos and election profiles from the six candidates whose names are on the ballot for those positions.

DISTRICT 2 James Sundquist I grew up, and currently reside in Grantsburg. My wife, Caren, and I raised our three daughters, Amy, Sara and Rebecca, here.

My interest in our county government began at a young age as I grew up across the street from the old (county) courthouse (when it was in Grantsburg).

I served as Burnett County Veterans Service Officer for 25 years. Those years provided me with a lot of insight into how county government should operate.

DISTRICT 5 Incumbent Mary Falk I have lived in the town of Trade Lake for the past 24 years along with my husband, Dave, (a lifelong resident) and our three sons, all educated in Grantsburg Schools. We own and operate LoveTree Farmstead Cheese (www.lovetreefarm.com). My varied background includes an education in broadcast journalism, food science, marketing and agriculture.

My past has contributed a wealth of experience to draw from, and has instilled in me a deep appreciation for the rare beauty that is Burnett County. I enjoy improving a situation, a function, a product, a relationship, a process. It is exciting to make something better and more efficient without losing the value and character of that product. I have truly enjoyed the challenge of serving on the Burnett County Board.

While serving on the board’s public safety committee, I personally fought for and achieved a strict invasive-species ordinance that would protect our county lakes and waterways. It is being viewed by the state as a model.

On zoning/land use, I actively worked to establish agricultural conservation through sustainable and focused development and, through the state-mandated comprehensive plan process, I pushed for a more efficient county survey system, resulting in major cost reductions.

One of our greatest challenges is to manage county affairs in the most efficient and cost-effective manner without losing sight of why our residents have chosen Burnett County as their home.

While serving as chair of the Burnett County Comprehensive Plan Committee, I spent the last two years studying every facet of our county at a grassroots level. The comprehensive plan is a unique body of work representing amazing intergovernmental cooperation. It will function as a road map for

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our county for the next 20 years.

Most importantly, we learned that there are simply no quick fixes, but together, with vision and planning, we set a course for a healthy economic and viable future, supporting the needs of all our county residents, not just a select few.

The leading sources of income in our county are tourism and agriculture. By continuing to protect our natural and agricultural resources and fostering well-conceived development, we can maintain a strong foundation for our economy. The key tourism segment would especially benefit from more intensive promotion and advertising of our unique resources to the Twin Cities Metro and surrounding area. Our county board can provide leadership in that area.

Finally, ongoing fiscal restraint is essential in our economic environment, but not at the cost of public safety. The county’s public safety and zoning/land use committees, two of my committee assignments, have persevered in their dedication to efficiency and service and have come in under budget.

It has been a privilege and honor to service the Trade Lake community. I hope to continue, with your support, working to achieve important results as a member of the Burnett County Board.

Challenger Dorothy Richard I have lived in Burnett County, town of Trade Lake, since January 1969. I have been married to Vernon Richard for 44 years, and we have a grown son, Timothy Richard.

I graduated from Pittsville High School in Pittsville. I was an employee of Burnett County for 39 years before retiring in January 2008. While an employee of Burnett County, I worked in the veterans service office for over four years before being appointed to the register in probate office by the Burnett County judge. I worked in this office until I retired.

In both offices, I served the public of Burnett County. As register in probate, I helped the public in the informal probating of estates. I worked in the field of guardianships and helped with the filing of annual accountings. I was always available to the public to answer questions. I worked under the Burnett County judge.

I believe that, with all the years I worked for Burnett County, I have a good perspective of the duties and responsibilities of being a board member.

I feel that, in today’s economy, the budget is the biggest problem facing Burnett County.

As a county board supervisor, I would work hard to keep taxes at the minimum, while still keeping county services at the highest level. We may have to look at budgets of the various departments to see where cuts can be made. This is hard to do, but we must be conscientious of the taxpayer and the times we are living in.

I will consider the interest of the people of Burnett County when spending taxpayer dollars, and not my own personal interests.

If elected to the Burnett County Board, I will listen to the concerns of the constituents/residents of my district. I will consider those concerns while making decisions on the board. I believe that we can work together to make the future of this county a better place in which to live.

I would be proud to serve as the representative for District 5 on the Burnett County Board of Supervisors if elected by the voters in this district.

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DISTRICT 18 Incumbent Carsten “Ro” Endresen After 18 years, I retired as owner of R & M Foods in Siren, the business now known as Square One Pizza.

I feel that, with my 21 years as a county board supervisor serving on the following committees – finance, forestry, park rec, tourism, property and, presently, natural resources and as chair of the infrastructure committee (highway, airport and property), I have had a broad exposure to the needs of the county. The biggest problem that I see is how the county will continue to provide the mandated services with the monies we can generate.

I would like to continue as a supervisor so I may follow up on some of the projects being worked on.

Challenger Donald L. Taylor At age 55, I am proud to say that I was born and raised in Burnett County. I attended Webster Schools, graduating in 1973.

I served three years as a military policeman in the U.S. Army. Following my honorable discharge in 1977, I began 31 years of service with the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department, the first two under a CETA program through the St. Croix Tribe. In that position, I worked as a special deputy with the department.

I then served as a Burnett County deputy until I was elected sheriff in 1986, serving in that capacity for eight years. I returned to the ranks as deputy until being hired as the first Burnett County chief deputy in early 1997. I remained in that position until my retirement in December 2008.

My first wife and I had two sons. Each has blessed us with a grandchild. I have been married to Jeanne for the past 11 years. We make our home in the town of Sand Lake.

I have worked closely for years with, not only the people I served, but the Burnett County Board, administrator and various county departments. There are a number of important issues that face us here, perhaps none more so than that of our declining infrastructure. Suffice it to say that bad roads cost county residents money. Money that could be spent on essentials like mortgage or taxes could be eaten up fixing the car so a person can get to work to fall further behind.

I will work to find funding for our fragile infrastructure.

Roads and buildings cost money.

An economy in disarray has caused a decline in revenue. That, too, is an important issue.

Burnett County has been fortunate in that the administrator and board have been able to continue the level of service and the number of employees it has, given declining revenue.

I hope it does not come to this, but at some point in the future, we may need to look at cutting both services and people.

The dollars the county is required to spend on unfunded mandates from the state is huge. For those who may not know, it works like this: the state has a good idea for a service for the people, but they don’t have the money to pay for it. They simply legislate that counties will provide that service and pay for it! We must work harder to reduce that amount. I will do so.

Those are important issues that must be dealt with; but before we do, we need a more cohesive approach. At the moment, there is a certain amount of division present at the county. The board, administrator and departments need to come together to face the challenges ahead. In the past, I have been able to work with everyone. I will bring that

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DISTRICT 21 Incumbent Harry Patneaude I have served two years on the Burnett County Board and two years on the Webb Lake Town Board. I have a business background, owning and operating my own insurance agency for 20 years and being a manufacturer’s representative from 1979 through 2004. In the latter position, I sold wheel-service equipment to dealers and jobbers. During that time, I spent 10 years on the South St. Paul, Minn., planning commission.

I graduated from high school and have two years of college. I was married in 1957 and widowed in 1988. I have two children and two grandchildren.

I have completed a number of courses in insurance, banking and investments. I was NASDA licensed. I attended all of our company courses on automotive updates and new-training procedures.

When a voter calls me about a matter, I do research and find the best possible solution.

The number-one issue for the county is the 911 emergency service band mandates by Washington, D.C., with a price tag of $3 million plus. The second is the return of veterans with mental and other losses. We have a great county veterans service staff here to help out.

To solve these, we have two good people working to attain the best 911 system(s) possible in Burnett County, Emergency Management Director Bobbi Sichta and communications consultant Gary Taerkelsen.

Challenger Clifford “Larry” Main I graduated from Webster High School in 1964 and attended UW-Superior, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. I owned the Lamplighter Inn, was a real estate broker and, in 1989, bought The Main Store in Webb Lake. I served on the Burnett County Board for 10 years, the last four as county board chair. I was the chairman of the Webb Lake Town Board for over 25 years.

Positive impact during my tenure on the county board included: 1) Strategic planning. For the first time in its history, Burnett County developed a strategic-planning document from UW-Extension/Government Department. 2) Controlled spending. As chairman of the finance committee, I put measures in place to control spending and, as noted in Wisconsin Taxpayer Magazine (October 2007, Vol. 75, No. 10, page 6), “per capita spending declined in Burnett County.”

We were the fourth lowest in the state between 2000 and 2005.

As the county board chairman, it was apparent to me that the county board structure was inefficient. We joined up several committees and went from 13 committees to seven. This will result in a more informed, cohesive board and better decision making.

Under my past leadership as chairman, the county board became a proactive board, pursuing a path of planning for the future. I believe it is important to recognize and address the cost-saving measures and combine services when at all possible to positively impact our future.

With my 10 years of knowledge and experience, I promise I will work hard to make our county a better place to live.

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Grantsburg School Board approves Insight School open enrollment

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG – Insight School Executive Director Karl Peterson presented the school’s open enrollment numbers to the Grantsburg School Board at their Monday, March 22, meeting.

Peterson reported Insight School is required to report the school’s open enrollment numbers to the Department of Public Instruction by April 11.

According to Peterson, the school has 833 approved applications with another 78 applications on hold while awaiting students records.

“That doesn’t mean they will all be coming to Insight,” Peterson told the board, explaining students can apply to three different schools during the open enrollment period so exact enrollment numbers won’t be known until school starts in the fall.

Peterson told the board 61 applications to Insight were denied for a number of reasons. Peterson cited a student’s expulsion for use of drugs and the lack of an Individual Education Plan for a special education student as two examples for denying applications.

The board approved Insight School’s open enrollment applications with the understanding Grantsburg Superintendent Joni Burgin will have the authority to approve any enrollment changes and pending applica-

tions to Insight School after April 11.

The board then heard a report from Burgin on Grantsburg’s brick and mortar open enrollment for new and continuing incoming students and outgoing students. The board approved open enrollment for 42 incoming students and 22 outgoing students.

In other business The board finance committee reported they would be reviewing the 2010 revenue and expenditure budgets in April.

The committee told the full board they have reviewed the 2009-2010 budget and discussed spend-down project requests with the three schools principals. The committee recommended to the board the spend-down money is used for several of these projects.

Burgin explained to the board the spend-down funds are monies received from Insight School when the management service agreement was renegotiated this fall and from interest money received due to their late audit.

Burgin said some of the spend-down revenue also came from energy funds budgeted in 2009 for gas, electricity and snow removal which were not needed.

After a lengthy discussion and review of the pro-

posed projects, the board requested that the principals and head custodians obtain bids for projects. The board will then review and vote on the project bids as consent items at their April meeting.

The project requests made were for the energy-efficient lighting, building maintenance, middle school roof repairs, building security equipment and high school classroom equipment.

Burgin reminded the board the district would receive equalization aid next year for all school district expenditures this year. “For every dollar spent on these building repair projects, the state will in turn give the district 21 percent next year. This additional revenue would be about $65,000 in equalization aid thereby reducing the tax levy by $65,000,” said Burgin.

The board voted to approve the $2,000 bid from Cooper Engineering for the engineering specification design for the Grantsburg High School parking lot.

The board selected Kerri Oachs and Karen Miller as the board of canvassers along with the school board clerk for the school board election on April 6.

The board approved with thanks and regrets the retirement resignations of Sharon Johnson, physical education teacher, Pam Anderson, special education teacher and Mary Michiels, media specialist.

Zion Lutheran to hold second-annual fundraiser and business expo

LUCK - Zion Lutheran Church, east of Luck, will hold their second-annual spring business expo/fundraiser at the church on Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors scheduled so far include Aihu®, Ali’s Hair, Arbonne®, Avon®, doTERRA, Mary Kay®, The

Pampered Chef®, Premier Designs Jewelry®, R & M Crafts, Scentsy®, Soapy Sisters and knitting and crochet by “Grandma Liz.” There will be live spinning of wool, chrocheted “lapghans,” slippers and other crafts, baked goods, plants, and a

Local students to be part of Northwestern College chorus tour ST. PAUL, Minn. – Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minn., announces that the following students will be participating in the Varsity Men’s Chorus Northland Tour under the direction of Timothy Sawyer, choir conductor: Daniel Danielson II, son of Dave and Kathy Danielson of St. Croix Falls.

Danielson is currently a sophomore at Northwestern pursuing a degree in English (writing and literature). Danielson is a 2008 home-school graduate.

Bradley Hane, son of Laura Hane of Grantsburg. Hane is currently a freshman at Northwestern pursuing a degree in elementary education. Hane is a 2004 graduate of Grantsburg High School.

The chorus, 40 strong, presents a concert of rousing fraternal fun, with sacred, folk music and spirituals, and a little sur-

fun table for kids. Lunch will be served.

Many chances will be sold on great products and certificates from vendors and local businesses. It’s a good opportunity to shop locally. Funds from chances, bake sale and lunch will help families

send their children to Bible camp this summer. All are invited to join the fun.

An elevator is available. The church is east of Luck on Hwy. 48, then north on CTH I, to 280th. – submitted

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prise thrown in for good measure. In addition, the tour features two guest instrumentalists, Jordan and Colton Cox, brothers from the Northwestern College Orchestra.

Tour dates and locations are as follows: Saturday, April 10, at Bemidji Evangelical Free Church, 6 p.m.

Sunday, April 11, at Laporte Community Baptist Church, 11 a.m.

Monday, April 12, in Bemidji and Laporte High Schools (students only) Tuesday, April 20, at Northwestern College in St. Paul, 7:30 p.m.

All concerts are free and open to the public (with the exception of the April 12 date). For more information visit nwc.edu/music or contact the Northwestern College Department of Music at 866-532-8687. – submitted

Young writers honored Jacob Burns, Osceola second-grader diagnosed with leukemia, recently received a “care package” from the Green Bay Packers. The package included a baseball cap, a book, “GO PACK GO,” a Packers checker game, a team photo, an autographed football, a Nerf football, Packer backpack, pencils, pen, and green and gold Hot Wheels. “I thought that was really nice of the Packer organization,” said his teacher, Barbara Jorgensen. “They were so kind when I called them and the package arrived in two days. I am proud to be a Packers fan.” Jorgensen is the chair of the school’s annual Pennies for Patients Campaign to raise money for leukemia research and treatment. –Photo submitted

American Red Cross classes set Grantsburg Women Working Together recently honored Grantsburg first-graders for their improved writing achievements. Many parents and grandparents attended as well as school staff as the young writers read their stories and received prizes. Shown (L to R) are front row: Avery Mullner, Johnny Purszyk, Lainie Thoreen and Dillyn Hennessy. Middle row: Gretchen Lee, Adeline Dauer, Sophie Lade, Victoria Lauer, Emma Aiken-Bowe and Jalen Goetz. Back row: Ruth Paquette, Jared Gardner, Isaac Lee, Justin VanWatermeulen and Sterling McKinley. Elementary school Principal Katie Coppenbarger provided treats for the GWWT membership in appreciation for the club’s help in barcoding the Nelson Elementary library. - Photo submitted

BALSAM LAKE – The American Red Cross is offering the following classes: Adult/AED CPR – Monday, April 5 5:30-8:30 p.m., first aid – Tuesday, April 6 - 5:30-7:30 p.m., infant/child– Thursday, April 8 - 5:30-8:30 p.m.

These classes will be held at the Polk

County Red Cross Office located in Balsam Lake. Preregistration is requested.

To register call Terry Anderson at 715485-3025 or register online at www.scvarc.org. Classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. submitted

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Milltown man charged with fifth or sixth OWI MILLTOWN – David Deboer, 45, Milltown, was arrested and charged with OWI on March 20 shortly before midnight. The arrest report indicated he had seven prior OWIs in Minnesota, but the charge is officially listed as fifth or sixth OWI. There were a number of other charges also, including failure to stop at a stop sign, operating left of centerline, having open intoxicants in a motor vehicle, and operating without a license.

Deboer was stopped in Milltown after a police officer saw the vehicle he was driving leave Main Street near 2nd Avenue and drive onto a lawn, then back out onto the road. He continued driving west on Main Street in the eastbound lane for about a block. The police officer

followed with siren and lights on, attempting to make a stop, and saw Deboer went through the stop sign at Hwy. 35 and Milltown Avenue without stopping.

Deboer continued driving on Milltown Avenue, then on Delores Street on the wrong side of the road, and then stopped on the lawn of a home, and backed out into the street. The officer saw an open can of beer on the console of the front seat. Field sobriety tests were administered, as well as a Breathalyzer, which registered .21. Deboer was taken to the hospital for a blood draw and then to the Polk County jail. – with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Thirteen counts of forgery MILLTOWN – Janelle Farah, 18, Milltown, was arrested on March 17 after police officers received a report that she had been forging checks. The alleged victim turned in 13 checks totaling $1,121.50, dating back to July of 2008.

They were all written to Farah and have

a forged signature.

The charges are felonies. Farah is scheduled to be in Judge GaleWyrick’s court on Monday, April 12, at 2:30 p.m. – with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Siren NHS fifirrst-annual blood drive

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Drunk driving causes accidents, injuries POLK COUNTY - James Briese, 30, Luck, was charged with OWI on March 21, after rolling his car in a one-vehicle accident. A woman who was with him in the car was injured in the crash. Briese was clearly upset after the accident and allegedly told the police officer that he had been driving too fast and had gone through a stop sign and then crashed.

The passenger was pinned in the car when the officer arrived. They freed her, and she was taken to the hospital with injuries to her leg. Briese was given field sobriety tests; his Breathalyzer registered .16. He was also charged with causing injury while OWI and causing injury while operating with a prohibited alcohol content.

Another one-vehicle accident oc-

curred on March 19, injuring the driver.

Jeffery Erwin, 52, Turtle Lake, was charged with OWI, third offense, on March 19 at about 7:30 p.m. An ambulance was called, and the arresting officer arrived after Erwin was already in the ambulance. He allegedly told the officer he drank too much. At the hospital, Erwin agreed to give a blood sample, but then resisted when it was done. He was medically cleared and taken to the Polk County Jail.

Other OWI arrests this week included: Victory Green, 52; Patricia Thompson, 63, Richfield, Minn.; Ashley Kline, 21, Osceola, and Jonathan Jasperson, 23, Dresser. – with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Neglect charged after child locked in car OSCEOLA – A Dresser man who accidentally locked his 17-month-old daughter in his car was charged with child neglect on March 20. Police were called to help with the locked car, and while unlocking the car, it was apparent Jeffrey Hanvelt was intoxicated. There were also three empty beer cans in the

car.

The child’s mother was contacted. A family friend came to pick up the child, and Hanvelt was taken to jail. He was also charged with having open intoxicants in his vehicle. – with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

2010 Curves Wellness Challenge winners

The Siren National Honor Society sponsored their first annual blood drive at Siren School on March 5. The American Red Cross Bloodmobile arrived at Siren School in the morning and the blood drive began at 9 a.m. in the big gym. The event attracted many students and staff from school. Most of the blood-drive donors were first-time donors. The Siren students and staff donated 38 pints of blood, exceeding their goal. This donation could save approximately 115 lives. The National Honor Society and American Red Cross extend gratitude to everyone who donated blood and to everyone who helped the event run smoothly. – Photos submitted

The winning team of the third-annual Community Wellness Challenge sponsored by Curves for Women, Frederic, is a team sponsored by Luck Schools. The second-place team was sponsored by Curves. Luck School’s team lost a total of 54 inches and pounds with the Curves team closely following with a total of 53.75 lost. This year there were six teams competing and the competition was very close between all teams. Several participants weighed themselves weekly to keep track of progress and stay one up on the other teams. This event is free and open to men and women. Area community members are asked to form teams of four, choose a business to “sponsor” them, eat healthy throughout the challenge as well as weigh and measure at the beginning and end. Frederic Curves offer their facility free to participants as a way to encourage exercise, getting fit and friendly competition amongst community residents. As always, Curves has staff available to train participants on the circuit when they begin the challenge. The team with the most combined inches and pounds lost during the six-week challenge wins a cash-prize and a traveling trophy. The trophy is displayed for the next year, in the local business that “sponsored” them. Curves hopes that many more community members will take up this challenge next year and join the fun. Shown above are members of the winning team (L to R): Renee’ Gavinski, Nancy Hunter, Brenda Baillargeon – Curves staff, Janet Holdt and Beth Petersen - Special photo The Webster 2010 Curves Wellness Challenge winning team is (L to R): Evelyn Weber, Charla Stickland, Cherie Fischer and Judy Engstrom. During the six-week challenge participants focused on working out three times a week and losing pounds and inches. This team lost a combined total of more than 20 pounds and inches. – Photo submitted

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Burnett Co. Burnett County criminal court warrants

(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff Vs THOMAS C. CREE, et al Defendants AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 08 CV 734 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 6, 2009, in the amount of $116,365.89, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 13, 2010, 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, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 34 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Apple River, Polk County, Wisconsin, except the East 20 acres thereof.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 792 150th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 004-006330000.

Dated this 1st day of March, 2010. /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 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

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. (189165) 506242 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF LUCK NOTICE is hereby given that the Luck Village Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 7:15 p.m., in the Luck Municipal Building at which time a request for a conditional use permit will be heard as follows: United Pioneer Home requests a Planned Unit Development Conditional Use for a nursing home facility, central commons building and community-based residential facility to be located at property described as Lot 2 of CSM #1579, NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 Section 33, Town 36 North, Range 17 West, Village of Luck, Polk County, WI. This notice is being provided pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 62.23(7). All interested parties are invited to come and be heard.

Kristina Handt Village Administrator 507571 31-32L WNAXLP

Burnett County civil court CACH LLC vs. Kenneth Gatten, Danbury, $3,916.56.

Arrow Financial Services vs. Ruth Theimer, Danbury, $5,122.17.

North Star Capital Acquisitions LLC vs. Daniel W. Goodremote Jr., Grantsburg, $1,560.90.

Capital One Bank vs. Margaret M. Johnson, Danbury, $2,796.91.

Capital One Bank vs. Margaret M. Johnson, Danbury, $1,748.07.

(Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY The RiverBank, a Minnesota banking corporation 26777 Fallbrook Avenue Wyoming, Minnesota 55092 Plaintiff, vs.

Magnor Lake Villas, LLC, a Wis. limited liability company 846 Moonbeam Road West Hudson, Wisconsin 54016, John Doe, Mary Roe and XYZ corporation, Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No.: 09CV541 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the aboveentitled action on October 21, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: TIME/DATE: April 29, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

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

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 5, Magnor Lake Assessor Plat, Polk County, Wis. (“Property”).

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 870 Magnor Lake Lane, Clayton, Wis. 54005.)

Dated this 5th day of March, 2010.

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$175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Matthew H. Carey, Wyoming, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Brock A. Cash, Centuria, disorderly conduct, $248.00.

Shawn L. Castorena, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $200.50.

Randy J. Colsen, Milltown, interstate record of duty status, $263.50.

Laura J. Considine, Eden Prairie, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Tyler K. Craven, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

John P. Cunningham, Bloomington, Minn., disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle, $173.40.

Thaddeus R. Cuturia, Balsam Lake, speeding, $175.30.

George W. Daeffler, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Hussein Dahir, Barron, speeding, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Gregory A. Dahn, Centuria, seat belt violation, $10.00, twice.

William L. Davis, Glendale, Ariz., interstate record of duty status, $200.50.

Tesa J. Denver, Centuria, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Charles B. Dively, Washburn, speeding, $200.50.

Michael E. Downey, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Eric R. Dueholm, Luck, speeding, $225.70.

Wayne L. Fancher, Winterset, Iowa, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Timothy C. Foss, Marine On St. Croix, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Nancy E. Frank, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Trina J. Gebhart, South Range, speeding, $200.50.

Anna J. Goodrum, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Stephen M. Greer, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Brett G. Griest, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Jenifer L. Hamlin, Maplewood, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Holly L. Harshman, Clayton, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jessica M. Harshman, Clayton, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Paul E. Haviland, Menomonie, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Marcus J. Hibbard, Clear Lake, disorderly conduct,

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Kyle J. Hicks, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Matthew D. Hinrichs, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Mariette E. Hoefler, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30.

William D. Hollen, Rice Lake, operating while revoked, not guilty plea.

Douglas E. Jaeger, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kevin R. Jenderny, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Brandon D. Jensen, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Michael L. Johnson, Milltown, speeding, $175.30.

Julianne M. Jolly, Osceola, speeding, $175.30.

Randy J. Ketcher, Watertown, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Christopher D. Knutson, Balsam Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Darlene A. Knutson, Clear Lake, disorderly conduct, not guilty plea.

Bradly P. Kopecky, Lino Lakes, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Michael L. Lamirande, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Nicholas A. Leal, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

Sarah E. Lee, Chisago City, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Kirk E. Lehmann, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Kristen L. Lesak-Greenberg, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Susan M. Lindau, Coal City, Ill., speeding, not guilty plea.

Ronald W. Lockwood, River Falls, speeding, $200.50.

Craig A. Loen, Cushing, speeding, $175.30.

Daniel F. Lucas, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00; transferee fail./apply new vehicle title, $175.30; display unauth. veh. registration plate, $238.30.

Jacob D. Lungren, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Minchael B. Lindquist, Lindstrom, Minn., speeding, $183.30.

Julie D. Lysne, Deer Park, speeding, $175.30.

Steven A. Matthews, Centuria, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Ashley R. Matrious, Danbury, failure to notify police of accident, $263.50; unsafe lane deviation, $175.30.

Daniel H. McClay, Puyallup, Wash., speeding, $225.70.

Russel L. McIlquham, Turtle Lake, speeding, $175.30.

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Jeffrey A. McKee, Forest Lake, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Hassan Y. Mohamoud, Barron, speeding, $175.30.

Shawn G. Monson, Clear Lake, speeding, not guilty plea.

Lonnie L. Nelson, Milltown, speeding, $175.30.

Taylor J. Nelson, St. Croix Falls, speeding; passing into oncoming traffic; operating while suspended, not guilty pleas.

Timothy S. Nelson, Frederic, nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Danielle K. Norlander, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Stacy E. Panoch, Balsam Lake, speeding, $175.30.

James S. Pearson, New Richmond, speeding, $200.50.

Paula L. Platzek, Ridgeland, speeding, $175.30.

Victor H. Rosenthal, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Ryan M. Rundquist, Clear Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Derek J. Sagerer, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Sharon F. Samuelson, Pine City, Minn., speeding, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00, twice.

Curtis L. Schneider, Clayton, speeding, $175.30.

Douglas J. Schultz, Rice Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Thomas A. Shern, Milltown, speeding, $175.30.

Jeremy L. Sickler, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Ronald A. Siewert, Centuria, operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Catherine M. Sires, Eau Claire, speeding, not guilty plea.

Larry J. Spencer, Centuria, unlicensed vehicle on property, not guilty plea.

Patricia A. Stager, St. Croix Falls, speeding, not guilty plea.

Alicia A. Strenke, Frederic, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Daryl K. Struck Jr., Milltown, operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Kurt T. Suckut, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Arlinnton F. Tejeda, Balsam Lake, license restriction violation, Class D or M. vehicle, not guilty plea.

Robert C. Tooker, Killeen, Texas, seat belt violation, $10.00.

John P. Van Dyke, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Soua Vue, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kevin B. Wanless, Grantsburg, unreasonable and imprudent speeding, not guilty plea.

Paul A. Wester, Dresser, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Keith A. Wheeler, Templeton, Mass., speeding, $175.30.

Benjamin E. Wielinski, Star Prairie, speeding, not guilty plea.

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(March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT Branch 2 POLK COUNTY WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION 444 South Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751, Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT J. BURROWS 465 280th Street Osceola, WI 54020, and KIMBERLY J. BURROWS, a/k/a Kimberly J. Klabunde 1221 Hialeah, Apt. #2 Osceola, WI 54020, Defendants.

Case No. 09CV625 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Code: 30404 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on October 23, 2009, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Courthouse in the Village of Balsam Lake, in said County, on May 5, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot 2, of Burrows Subdivision, on CSM No. 4138, recorded in Volume 18, Page 168, located in the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4), Section Eight (8), Township Thirty-two (32), Range Nineteen (19) West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin.

The above property is located at 465 280th Street, Osceola, WI 54020.

TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

5. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of property.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 26th day of February, 2010.

Timothy Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin SCHOFIELD, HIGLEY & MAYER, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menomonie, WI 54751 715-235-3939

Kay E. Anderson, Chetek, speeding, $175.30.

Svitlana Anton, Luck, fail to Edwin K. Akana, 26, Frederic, warrant - failure to appear, March stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

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Cindy L. Austin, St. Croix Lauren L. Arnold, 19, Rice Lake, failure to pay fines, March Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00, 18. twice.

Mary L. Bikasley, 50, Hayward, Bradly H. Barrows, Minfailure to pay fines, March 18. neapolis, Minn., speeding, not Robert W. Dixon, 43, Siren, fail- guilty plea. ure to pay fines, March 18.

BDM Trucking Ltd., Tessier, Clinton A. Jones, 42, Burnsville, Minn., arrest warrant - SK, violate Class A Hwy. weight limits, $1,072.86. complaint, March 16.

Joshua R. Benton, Webster, Theresa E. Kegel, 34, Siren, warrant - failure to appear, March speeding, $175.30.

Tammy R. Bishop, Coon 18.

Michael D. Keith, 26, Siren, fail- Rapids, Minn., speeding, ure to pay fines, March 18. $200.50.

Nathon J. Lambert, 26, HastZackory K. Blume, St. Croix ing, Minn., failure to pay fines, Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

March 18.

Denis J. Boucher, Osceola, Jessica M. McCain, 30, Bloomer, arrest warrant - com- nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30. plaint, March 18.

Steven F. Brennand, Lac Du Blake A. Moody, 20, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, March Flambeau, speeding, $175.30.

Beau O. Britt, Dresser, seat 18.

Bryan Otero, 20, Webster, ar- belt violation, $10.00. rest warrant - complaint, March 18.

Sherri L. Browne, Roseville, Thomas J. Polski, 19, Danbury, Minn., speeding, $175.30. failure to pay fines, March 18.

Chelsea M. Thompson, 17, \ Rice Lake, failure to pay fines, Kayla W. Bubendorf, Luck, March 18. nonregistration of auto, etc.,

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Paul W. Beard, 43, Eden Prairie, Minn., operate snowmobile without trail sticker, $137.50.

Bruce R. Bremer, 47, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., failure to notify police of an accident, $263.50.

Joseph C. Hubbell, 29, Siren, operate without a valid license, $186.00.

Ronald A. Hess, 27, New Richmond, three counts of failure to support child, nine-month jail sentence, each jail sentence to be served concurrently, Huber release granted, $253.00.

John A. Turcyk, 44, Frederic, knowingly violate a domestic abuse order, one-year probation, sentence withheld, no contact with victim, $100.00.

Polk County circuit court

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

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Burnett County sheriff’s report

The agendas will be posted at the Meenon Town Hall.

Suzanna M. Eytcheson 507525 31L 21a Meenon Town Clerk

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(Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

JILEEN GLADYS MARQUARDT and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Jileen Gladys Marquardt; and JANE DOE and/ or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-561 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 February 1, 2010, in the amount of $170,081.54, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 8, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot Thirty-Three (33), Plat of Poplar Lake Park, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2156 Poplar Lane, Town of Osceola.

TAX KEY NO.: 042-01257-0000.

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

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

(Mar. 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., AS SERVICER FOR THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWABS ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATE TRUST 2005-BC4 Plaintiff, vs.

BRADLEY A. ANDREWSON, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 785 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 4, 2010, in the amount of $191,949.35, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 5, 2010, 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: The South 246.25 Feet of the North 626.25 Feet of the West 417.5 Feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1490 200th Street, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TAX KEY NO.: 044-00553-0000.

Dated this 9th day of March 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Shannon K. Cummings State Bar #1033710 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Petermann, 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. (189995)

(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

ERIC LEE ERICKSON, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 301 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 5, 2009, in the amount of $125,717.24, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 21, 2010, 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: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, Township 33 North, Range 15 West (in the Town of Clayton) described as commencing at a point 50 feet South of the Northeast corner; thence West 480 feet; thence South 990 feet; thence East 480 feet; thence North 990 feet to the place of beginning. Said land being in the Township of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 691 20th Street, Clayton, WI 54004-3317.

TAX KEY NO.: 016-00834-0000.

Dated this 23rd day of February, 2010. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. 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. (188597)

(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff, vs.

John G. Peterson and Unknown Spouse, and Allyson E. Meyers and Unknown Spouse, Defendants.

Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 877 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 8th day of January, 2010, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: April 15, 2010, at 10:00 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: Parcel I: Lot Four (4) of Certified Survey Map No. 1131 recorded in Volume 5 of Certified Survey Maps, page 121, Document No. 439240, located in the Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter (SW1/4 of NW1/4), Section Sixteen (16), Township Thirty-Four (34) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Polk County, Wis. Parcel II: Together with an easement for ingress and egress as indicated on said Certified Survey Map and on adjoining Certified Survey Maps #1131, #1132 and #1035 to the Town Road.

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is xxxx 157th Street, Balsam Lake, WI) Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Stein & Moore, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St. Ste. W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-224-9683

LAWN MOWING CONTRACT BEING ACCEPTED BY SHAFER TOWNSHIP

Shafter Township is now accepting written lawn mowing bids.

Written bids are to be received Shafer Township by no later than April 8, 2010. Bids to be opened at Township Meeting on April 8, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. Please send bids to Shafer Townshiip, 18259 St. Croix Trail, Shafer, MN 55074. Any questions call Township Clerk at 651-583-2168.

Mowing about 6 acres of lawn at town hall. Mowing to start May 1, 2010, to October 31, 2010.

Mowing to be done on a weekly schedule (pending weather conditions) at a height of 3 inches. Collection of excess grass as needed.

Trimming to be done every other mowing around buildings, plantings, utility poles, playground equipment and other obstacles.

Bids are to be per each time of mowing.

Must have proper insurance and provide a copy.

Shafer Township has the right to reject any and all bids.

All bids must be in writing.

Submitted by Order Shafer Town Board Roy E. Johnson, Township Clerk 507602 31-32L WNAXLP

(Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 2 Security Bank 112 East Main Street New Auburn, WI 54757 Plaintiff, vs.

Paul J. Larson 1470A 15th Street Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Defendant Diana L. Larson 1470A 15th Street Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Defendant Midland Funding c/o Attorney Joel S. Tilleson Kohn Law Firm, S.C. 312 E. Wisconsin Avenue Suite 501 Milwaukee, WI 53202-4305 Defendant Bank of Turtle Lake P.O. Box 25 Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Defendant.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Mortgage Foreclosure Code Number: 30404 Case Number: 09CV592 Please take notice, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the aboveentitled action on January 28, 2010, the undersigned sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction as follows: TIME: In the city of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on the 7th day of April, 2010, at ten o’clock in the forenoon of that day, (10:00 a.m.); TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale, with the balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale. Failure to pay balance due will result in a forfeiture of deposit to the plaintiff: 2. The property is being sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens, encumbrances and unpaid real estate taxes on said property, which purchaser assumes and agrees to pay.

3. Purchaser to pay all delinquent and unpaid real estate taxes.

PLACE: The property will be sold in the foyer of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2690, recorded in Volume 12 of Certified Survey Maps, page 177, Document No. 582045, located in part of the SW-NE, Section 23-34-15, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel No.: 08-613-0100 Address: 1470A 15th Street Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Dated this 8th day of February, 2010.

Tim Moore Polk County Sheriff Attorney for Plaintiff Kostner & Kostner, S.C. Richard J. Kostner 1102 17th Ave. Bloomer, WI 54724 Bar No. 01015984 Kostner & Kostner, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information will be used for that purpose.

VILLAGE OF LUCK PUBLIC NOTICE - TESTING ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE APRIL 6, 2010 SPRING ELECTION

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The Regular Monthly Meeting Will Be Held Immediately Following The Annual Town Meeting On Mon., April 12, 2010, At The Meenon Town Hall

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, enacted Ordinance 09-01; Ordinance 09-04; Ordinance 09-06; and Ordinance No. 10-01 entitled “Amendments to the Town Zoning Ordinance No. 1” on March 17, 2010. The purpose of these ordinances is to amend the entire Industrial District, add two definitions to Chapter II, amend language in the Commercial District, amend language in the Residential District, amend language in the Agriculture District, amend language in the Transitional District, amend language in Chapter V, Sign Regulations and Restrictions, and amend language in Chapter VI, Off-Street Parking.

The full text of Ordinances 09-01, 09-04, 09-06 and 10-01 are available at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 54024, as well as on the Town’s Web site http:// www.townofstcroixfalls.org. For more information please contact the clerk at 715-483-1851.

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(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., AS SERVICER FOR HSBC BANK USA, N.A. FOR THE BENEFIT OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC3, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, vs.

LORI REUTER, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 717 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 5, 2010, in the amount of $114,538.54, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 21, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 SE1/4), of Section Twenty-Five (25), Township Thirty-Seven (37) North, of Range Seventeen (17) West, Town of West Sweden, Polk County, Wis., described as follows: Commencing at a point which is the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25-37-17; thence North along the Quarter Line to the middle of the Town Road as now laid out and traveled, said Town Road being 310th Street, which is the point of beginning; thence from the beginning North 262 Feet along the Quarter Line to a point; thence West 391 Feet to a point; thence South to the middle of 310th Street; thence along the Center of 310th Street to the point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1239 310th Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837 TAX KEY NO.: 048-00597-0000 Dated this 23rd day of February, 2010 /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 5305 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose.

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NOTICE OF MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING

NOTICE - TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS NEWLY ENACTED ORDINANCE

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Agenda To Include: Minutes from the last Annual Meeting held in April 2009; 2009 Annual Report; set date for next Annual Meeting; adjournment.

Notices

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The Annual Meeting Of The Town Of Meenon Will Be Held At The Meenon Town Hall On Mon., April 12, 2010, At 7 p.m.

(March 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF John Hickey Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 21 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was Dec. 20, 1944, and date of death was June 2, 2009. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 1346 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 54837.

All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before May 28, 2010.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar February 22, 2010 David L. Grindell Attorney Grindell Law Offices, S.C. P.O. Box 585 Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-5561

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

southbound on CTH H in Scott Township when he lost control negotiating a curve and overturned the vehicle in the ditch hitting a tree. Alcohol was a factor in the accident, one citation was issued and the driver was arrested for OWI. A occupant of the vehicle, Jackie L. Pardun, 37, Belton, Texes, was also arrested on two Burnett County warrants.

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Accidents March 17: Rooney F. Gieser, 72, Danbury, was westbound on Hwy. 77 in Swiss Township when he slowed down to make a lefthand turn into a driveway, but he did not have a turn signal on prior to the turn. Karen K. Balsley, 39, Danbury, was riding a motorcycle behind the Geiser vehicle and struck the vehicle from behind. Balsley was reported to have a possible injury, but no medical transportation was needed. Both drivers were issued one citation.

March 20: Kenneth A. Lesperance, 28, Eau Claire, was

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State of Wisconsin Polk County According to Wis. Stats. 5.84(1) Testing Equipment, the electronic voting equipment must be tested at a public meeting.

The Edge electronic voting system, which utilizes automatic tabulating equipment, will be tested at the Luck Village Hall, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2010. The test is open to the public. The test shall be conducted by processing a preaudited group of ballots so marked as to record a predetermined number of valid votes of each candidate and on each referendum (when applicable). The test shall include for each office one or more ballots which have votes in excess of the number allowed by law in order to test the ability of the automatic tabulating equipment to reject such votes. An errorless count must be made before the Clerk can approve the equipment for use in the election.

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Siren police report

TOWN OF TRADE LAKE

No burning allowed without permit until after 6 p.m. per Town of Trade Lake Fire Ordinance.

Thursday, April 8, 2010 7 p.m. at the Webster Fire Hall 7420 W. Main St. Webster, Wis.

The regular meeting will follow.

Deanna J. Krause, Clerk

(Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bremer Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, vs.

Northwest Homes of Wisconsin, Inc. and Polk County, Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-749 Code No. 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of the Polk County Circuit Court entered on February 1, 2010, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 15, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of court (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of court in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all real estate taxes, specials assessments, liens and encumbrances.

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

DESCRIPTION: Lot 5, Block 2, C.H. Johnson’s Addition to the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin; said property being located upon Mill Lot “A” in the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO.: 201-00256-0000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 130 Maple Street East, Amery, WI. Dated this 15th day of February, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Adam C. Benson Benson Law office LLC Attorney for Plaintiffs P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215

HELP WANTED

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 30, 2009, in the amount of $97,874.19, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 6, 2010, 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 16 and the Westerly 1/2 of Lot 15, Amundson and Johnson’s Addition, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, in the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. EXCEPTING the South 60 feet thereof.

ALSO DESCRIBED AS: Lot 16 and the Westerly 1/2 of Lot 15 Amundson and Johnson’s Addition to the City of Amery, according to the official plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds in and for Polk County, Wisconsin, said lots lying in and comprising of a part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, Polk County, Wisconsin, Except the South 60 feet thereof.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 234 Summit Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 201-00012-0000.

Dated this 3rd day of March, 2010. /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 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. 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. (188766)

NOTICE

TOWN OF OAKLAND ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

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(Mar. 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CitiMortgage, Inc. Plaintiff, vs.

THOMAS A. SAVINDA, JR. A/K/ A THOMAS A. SAVINDA, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 445 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

Position Title: St. Croix Tribal Health Department Director of Nursing Supervisor: Physician Status: Exempt Position, 1 FTE Salary: Negotiable based on Tribal Health DON Experience Location: St. Croix Tribal Health Department 4404 State Road 70 Webster, WI 54893 Qualifications: Candidate must be a Registered Nurse with current Wisconsin License. BSN preferred. Three to five years’ public health experience preferred. Must have reliable transportation and current Wisconsin driver’s license. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills; with an interest to work with the Native American community. Knowledge of basic computer skills required.

Indian Preference: Preference given to individuals of American Indian decent.

Please apply at the St. Croix Tribal Clinic, 715-349-8554. Applications will be accepted until April 2, 2010.

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This ordinance is in effect from March 15 through June 1.

Deborah L. Christian, Clerk 507167 20-21a 31-32L

(Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, f/k/a S & C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Lawrence D. Land Defendant.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 08 CV 392 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 14, 2009, in the amount of $117,155.41, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: APRIL 8, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Judicial Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: That part of Government Lot 1, Section 22-33-15, described as follows: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map recorded in Volume 8 of Certified Survey Maps, page 185, Document No. 528946, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 260 85th Avenue, Clayton, Wisconsin 54004.

Dated this 1st day of February, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Ronald L. Siler VAN DYK, WILLIAMSON & SILER, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 201 South Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Van Dyk, Williamson & Siler, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

NATHAN L. HIBBS and GAIL J. HIBBS -andTAHOE-I, LCC -andHSBC BANK NEVADA -andCAPITAL ONE BANK -andATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE, Defendants.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 614 Classification No.: 30404 Under and by virtue of Judgment for Foreclosure in the above-entitled action issued by the Court aforesaid on the 7th day of October, 2009, I am commanded to sell the following described property: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 5085, Volume 22, Page 192, being a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 36 North, Range 16 West (in the Town of Bone Lake), Polk County, Wis. Tax Key No.: 012-00245-0200.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 14th day of April, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m., on that day at the front entrance of the Polk County Courthouse located in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, I will sell the abovedescribed real estate to satisfy said judgment with interest and with costs to the highest bidder for cash.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. This is a cash sale. A certified check or bank check in the amount of 10% of the amount bid must accompany the bid, with the balance due upon confirmation of the sale by the court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. The property is being sold in an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 1st day of February, 2010.

Tim Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Drafted by: Andrew S. Lawton, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 119 Spooner, WI 54801 Ph.: 715/635-7525 State Bar No.: 1000824

LUCK KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION LUCK KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 8, AT 6 P.M. IN THE LUCK SCHOOL CAFETERIA

This evening is designed for parents only, so they may have a better understanding of the kindergarten program and details of their child’s day at school.

If your child is currently enrolled in the 4-K Program in Balsam Lake, your child will bring home a registration packet to be completed by you and returned on April 8.

If your child does not go to the 4-K Program, then a packet may be picked up at the Luck Elementary School Office anytime.

Parents of those children that are not enrolled in 4-K will also need to bring their child’s birth certificate and immunization records.

A school physical will be required to attend kindergarten.

According to state law, (chapter 429, section 118.14), a child must be five years old on or before September 1, in order to go to kindergarten in the fall.

If you have questions regarding this, please call us at 715507031 30-33L 20-22a 472-2153, ext. 108.

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Notices/ Employment

March 13: At 6:36 p.m., April M. Wilsey, 24, Shell Lake, was cited for operating after suspension on Works Progress Street and Hwy. 35/70.

At 11:02 p.m., Desmond Mosay, 44, Luck, was cited for riding without a seat belt on Hwy.

35/70 and Works Progress Street.

March 16: Two beavers were shot by the officer on duty at or shortly after 11:28 p.m. in the culvert on First Avenue near Subway (animal nuisance). The body of one beaver was recovered; the second was not.

March 17: At 7:55 p.m., Mariah K. Gravelle, 18, Siren, was cited for displaying unauthorized license plates in a traffic

stop on Hwy. 35/70 north of Crooked Lake.

March 18: A Siren student was referred to juvenile court for truancy.

March 22: A student at Siren School was referred to juvenile court for disorderly conduct.

March 21: Lora Leh Swanson, 32, Champlin, Minn., was cited on Hwy. 70 and Ellis at 6:40 p.m. for following another vehicle too closely.

(March 10, 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., AS SERVICER FOR BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-18CB MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-18CB Plaintiff vs.

RONALD JAMES SANOSKI JR., et al.

Defendants.

(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7)

Case Number: 08 CV 687 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 5, 2009, in the amount of $253,098.32, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 13, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (S1/2 of NW1/4 of NW1/4), Section 24, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 882 190th St., Dresser, WI 54009 TAX KEY NO.: 024-00853-0100 Dated this 8th day of March, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County

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Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. (187156)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 2 ASSOCIATED BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL P. KOHNEN, RHU & ASSOCIATES, INC.; MPK CO.; MICHAEL P. KOHNEN and MICHAEL P. KOHNEN, II, Defendants Case No. 09-CV-585 Case Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE STATE OF WISCONSIN : : SS. COUNTY OF POLK : By virtue of and pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on October 23, 2009, I will sell the following-described mortgaged premises at public auction in the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on April 28, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.: Lot 21, Plat of First Addition to Camelie Heights, Village of Clayton, Polk County, Wis. TAX PARCEL NO.: 112-0035100000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 602 Clayton Avenue, Clayton, WI. The property will be sold subject to all legal encumbrances.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash. 10% down in the form of cash, certified check or cashier’s check, or money order must be paid at the time of sale. No personal checks or letters of credit will be accepted. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin real estate transfer tax from the proceeds of the sale. The balance of the price shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts by cash, certified check or cashier’s check no later than 10 days after confirmation of the sale by the Court. If the balance is not paid within that 10-day period, Bidder forfeits the down payment made.

DATED at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 22nd day of February, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin THIS DOCUMENT DRAFTED BY: Metzler, Timm, Treleven, Pahl, Beck, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Ronald F. Metzler WI Bar Member No.: 1010044 222 Cherry Street Green Bay, WI 54301-4223 920-435-9393 505898 WNAXLP

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DISPATCHER/JAILER

Burnett County Sheriff’s Department Burnett County is currently accepting applications to establish an employment register for the position of Dispatcher/Jailer in the Sheriff’s Department. These positions perform a wide variety of duties connected with the operation of the Jail and a countywide emergency communication system. Requires some clerical experience and graduation from a standard high school curriculum; work experience as a Dispatcher, Correctional Officer; eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification, valid driver’s license. Additional training in related law enforcement, criminology or corrections preferred.

NOTE: SELECTION PROCEDURE MAY CONSISTS OF WRITTEN AND ORAL EXAMINATIONS. EMPLOYMENT ROSTER ESTABLISHED AT THIS TIME WILL BE UTILIZED TO FILL FULL OR ON-CALL POSITION VACANCIES WHICH MAY OCCUR WITHIN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. REQUIREMENTS MAY DICTATE APPOINTMENT OF EITHER MALE OR FEMALE CANDIDATES ONLY. Starting salary $17.32 per hour.

For further information and application material contact the Burnett County Administration/Human Resources Office, Burnett County Government Center – Room #190, 7410 County Road K, #116, Siren, WI 54872 (www.burnettcounty.com or mthalacker@burnettcounty.org, Phone: 715-349-2181, Fax: 715-349-2180).

Applications accepted until 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 5, 2010.

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NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: H.R. Contact: Contact Phone: Job Description: Qualifications:

Requirements:

How to Apply:

Employer:

Job Address: Web Site: Description: 507135 30-31L

Elementary Teacher Kathleen Coppenbarger 715-463-2320 100% FTE Elementary Classroom Teacher for Grantsburg Elementary School Appropriate Wisconsin Certification: 71Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (BirthAge 11) or equivalent.

The ideal candidate will have experience with differentiation, Everyday Math and Guided Reading. Desire to work in a team of collaborative progressive thinking educators focused on the development of the whole child. Candidate must have the ability to provide a safe and positive learning environment for all students.

Technology literacy is also desired.

Send letter of application, resume, e-mail address, credentials, including three letters of recommendation, transcripts and a copy of license by April 5, 2010.

Grantsburg School District 475 E. James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Same as the employer address. http://www.gk12.net Grantsburg School District is a K-12 school system of 1,000 students that is located in NW Wisconsin. It is located just over an hour from the Twin Cities Metro area. Grantsburg is located on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and is the home of Crex Meadows Wildlife Center.

The School District of Grantsburg does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap.

RESOLUTION 25-10

TO AUTHORIZE AND TO AFFIRM CERTAIN COUNTY FUND TRANSFERS MADE IN 2009 WHEREAS, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 65.90(5) 65.90(5)(a), the Polk County Board of Supervisors is the governmental body of Polk County that is authorized to transfer monies from one county departmental budget to another county departmental budget or county fund; and WHEREAS, while conducting preliminary work on the 2009 county audit, the auditors have sought verification that certain transfers have been approved with the requisite authority; and WHEREAS, it is essential that all transfers receive requisite authorization so that the financial statements of Polk County are accurate.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors authorizes and affirms the following transfers made in 2009: a. Transfer from the Human Services Department to the County General Fund in the amount of $853,968.10, representing the accumulated, unspent balances from 2006, 2007 and 2008 county funding for budgetary year of 2008; and b. Transfer from Golden Age Manor Nursing Home to the County General Fund in the amount of $600,00.00, representing surplus for budgetary year of 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 65.90(5)(a), that the County Clerk cause to be published this resolution by Class 1 notice within 10 days of passage.

Funding amount: Not applicable.

Funding source: Not applicable.

Date Finance Committee Advised: March 10, 2010.

Effective date: Upon Passage.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: March 16, 2010.

Sponsored and Submitted by the Finance Committee: Brian Masters.

This resolution was enacted by the Polk County Board of Supervisors by a unanimous voice vote.

Attest: Carole T. Wondra, County Clerk Date: March 16, 2010 507523 31L WNAXLP

Siren High School Commons Area Contact Mike Murphy,

715-349-5233

Notice is hereby given that a public test of the electronic equipment to be used at the April 6, 2010, Spring Election, will be held on Fri., March 26, 2010, 8:30 a.m., at the Town Hall. This test is open to the general public.

Deborah Grover, Clerk

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Mon., March 29, 7 p.m.

TOWN OF McKINLEY ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT TESTING NOTICE

POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMISSION IS NOW ACCEPTING REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE FOLLOWING, DUE ON MARCH 29, 2010, AT 3 P.M. • Asphalt, Shaping & Pulverizing • Line Painting • Road Oil • Gravel • Crack-Sealing Materials • Rock • Culverts & Liners • Erosion-Control Materials All products may be used for Local Road Improvement Projects.

The Highway Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to accept the bid most advantageous to Polk County.

BIDS WILL BE OPENED PUBLICLY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2010, AT 9 A.M., AT THE POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY OFFICE. For additional information, please write or call: Polk County Highway Commission P.O. Box 248, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-485-8700 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURE

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(Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

GLENN E. SAGER, and BREMER FINANCIAL, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 907 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on January 11, 2010, and an Order Amending Judgment entered on March 2, 2010, in the original amount of $133,672.40, 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 Thursday, May 6, 2010, 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 to plaintiff.

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lots Twenty-one (21), Twentytwo (22), Twenty-three (23) and Twenty-four (24), Block Twenty (20), Original Plat of the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, located in Government Lot One (1), Section Ten (10), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Seventeen (17) West.

PIN: 106-00291-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 210 Tuttle St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 9th day of March, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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(March 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES A. BURNS, et al Defendants Case Number: 09 CV 82 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 5, 2009, in the amount of $465,366.28, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 7, 2010, 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 of Certified Survey Map No. 5273, filed September 19, 2006, in Volume 23 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 180, as Document No. 722502, located in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 32 North, Range 18 West, in the Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 493 213 Street, Star Prairie, WI 54026.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-01107-0000.

Dated this 5th day of March, 2010. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Benjamin J. Pliskie State Bar #1037985 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (189772)

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(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CitiMortgage, Inc. Plaintiff, vs.

KARL W. NELSON, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 595 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 15, 2009, in the amount of $259,258.46, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 14, 2010, 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 of Certified Survey Map No. 2955 recorded in Volume 13 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 209 as Document No. 593634, located in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section 30, Township 32 North of Range 17 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1704 W. Church Road, Star Prairie, WI 54026.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-00783-0100.

Dated this 17th day of February, 2010. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. 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. (188040)

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(March 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

KERRY L. LYSDAHL, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 29 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 9, 2009, in the amount of $109,736.42, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 7, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 4134, recorded June 26, 2003, in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 164, as Document No. 660373, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2284 190th St., Centuria, WI 54824.

TAX KEY NO.: 020-00279-0120.

Dated this 5th day of March, 2010. /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 Please go to http://www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. 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 this purpose. (189771)

Notices/ Employment

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Every page in color in our E-dition Go to: www.theleader.net

Chuck Thompson, P.O. Box 817, 3200 East Ave. S., La Crosse, WI 54602 has applied to the Department of Natural Resources to place a utility pole in the bed of Balsam Branch Creek.

The project is located in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 34, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, Town of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

The Department has determined that the application is complete and is currently evaluating the applicant’s proposal. The Department must consider factual information about the following legal standards in deciding whether to issue, modify or deny the approval or permit to the applicant: • Whether navigation is materially obstructed, including commercial, recreational, active and passive forms of navigation • Whether there is detriment to the public interest, including fish and wildlife or their habitat, natural scenic beauty or water quality • Whether the flood flow capacity of a stream is materially reduced The Department will follow the steps below to reach its final decision on the application: 1. Review the plans and information provided by the applicant.

2. Review the information from public comments.

3. Review the information presented at a public informational hearing if one is requested.

4. Review the information found in natural resource inventories and plans, maps or data collected by the Department or others using commonly accepted methods.

5. Determine whether the proposed project or activity complies with s. 1.11, Stats (the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act), and ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code.

The Department has made a tentative determination that it will issue a permit.

If you would like to know more about this project or would like to see the application and plans, contact Cheryl Laatsch, 101 S. Webster St., P.O. Box 7921, Madison, phone number (608) 264-8943.

Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Any member of the public may submit written comments to the address above by U.S. mail. Comments should include the docket number or applicant name. If no public informational hearing is held on this application, comments must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the date of publication of this notice. If a public informational hearing is held, comments must be postmarked no later than 10 days following the date on which the hearing is completed.

If notice of a public informational hearing is not included in this notice of complete application, no public informational hearing will be held unless the Department receives a request for hearing. If no hearing is requested, the Department may issue its decision without a hearing.

Any person may request a public informational hearing by writing to the address above by U.S. mail postmarked no later than 30 days following publication of this notice. A request for hearing must include the docket number or applicant name and specify the issues that the party desires to be addressed at the informational hearing. Because the Department must base its decision to issue or deny the permit or approval on whether the project or activity meets the legal standards listed above, the issues raised should relate to those standards.

The final decision may be appealed as indicated in the decision document.

Docket Number IP-NO-2010-49-N00594 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES For the Secretary Cheryl Laatsch, Water Management Specialist Date: March 8, 2010 507429 31Lp WNAXLP

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Polk Co. deaths ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT TESTING NOTICE

TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN Notice is hereby given that a public test of the electronic equipment to be used at April 6, 2010, election, will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at the West Sweden Town Hall.

This test is open to the general public.

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Wed., March 31, At 10 a.m. At The Milltown Fire Hall

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Virgil Hansen Clerk

TOWN OF SIREN - ANNUAL ROAD INSPECTION

The Annual Road Inspection for the Town of Siren will be held on Fri., April 2, 2010, beginning at 8 a.m. The Board will go onsite to inspect the roads and will adjourn back at the Siren Town Hall.

Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119 507447 31-32L WNAXLP

VOTING MACHINE TESTING TOWN OF LAKETOWN

The public testing of the voting machines in preparation for the April 6, 2010, election will be held Tuesday, March 30, at 1:30 p.m., at the Cushing Community Center.

Patsy Gustafson, Town Clerk 507605 31L WNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE

The public is hereby notified the Public Housing Agency (PHA) 5-year Plan for fiscal years 2010-2015 of the Burnett County Housing Authority is available for review and inspection for a 45-day period beginning on March 9, 2010, and ending on April 22, 2010. These plans can be viewed at the office of the Burnett County Housing Authority, 7350 E. Main Street, Webster, Wisconsin 54893 during the following normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. till Noon and 12:30 p.m. through 4 p.m. excluding legal holidays.

A public hearing to receive any comments on the plans will be held April 21, 2010, between the hours of 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the community room located at Cedarwood Manor East, 7350 E. Main Street, Webster, Wisconsin.

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COACHING OPPORTUNITIES The Frederic School District is accepting applications for the following coaching positions:

• Middle School Baseball Coach • Middle School Softball Coach

Send letter of application, resume and credentials to: Bob Pyke, Athletic Director, Frederic School District, 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 54837. Telephone 715-327-4223.

• Head High School Volleyball Coach • Assistant High School 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 715-327-4223. 506979 19a 30-31L All positions are open until filled.

The Frederic School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ANNUAL MEETING TOWN OF DANIELS Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 7 p.m. at Daniels Town Hall

AGENDA: Minutes from 2009; accept 2009 financial report; road tour (set date); ambulance service; high school student - leadership; town government; set date for 2011 annual meeting.

Any other business brought before board per statutes for annual meeting.

The annual report will be posted at Johnson Lumber, Backwoods Beer & Bait, Bob’s Auto Service, town hall and the clerk’s home.

NOTICE

The regular monthly town board meeting will follow the annual meeting. AGENDA: Minutes & treasurer’s report; resignation of chairman; open bids for Kolander Road; payment of town bills and any other business properly brought before the board. Agenda to be 507508 31L posted at town hall.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SIREN

JOB VACANCY

Position: Hours:

TOWN OF MILLTOWN VOTING MACHINE PUBLIC TEST

Driver/Paraprofessional 9/hrs. week (2:30 - 5:30 p.m.) Remainder of school year only.

Description: A responsible adult is needed to transport a male student to and from an after-school program and serve as a classroom aide from 3 to 5 p.m., three days a week.

Qualifications: Candidates must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license; hold a minimum of a high school diploma; and be willing to work toward paraprofessional certification.

How to Apply: Submit a letter of interest stating qualifications to: Scott Johnson, District Administrator, Siren 507594 31L School District, P.O. Box 24022, Siren, WI 54872.

Deadline: This position will be filled as soon as possible.

TOWN OF STERLING BURNING BAN NOTICE

No burning is allowed until after 6 p.m. on the east side of River Road, per the Town of Sterling fire ordinance. This ordinance is in effect from April 1 through June 1, 2010. West of River Road a DNR burning permit is required.

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Julie Peterson, Clerk

NOTICE - PUBLIC TEST ON VOTING EQUIPMENT

Notice is hereby given that the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, will be performing a public test of election voting equipment on Monday, March 29, 2010, at 9 a.m., in the town hall located at 1305 200th Street, St. Croix Falls.

Janet Krueger, Clerk, Town of St. Croix Falls www.townofstcroixfalls.org 507586 31L WNAXLP

TOWN OF STERLING ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT TESTING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public test of electronic equipment to be used at the April 6, 2010, General Election will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 26, 2010, at the Cushing Community Center. This test is open to the general public.

Julie Peterson, 507195 31L WNAXLP Town of Sterling Clerk

WEB MANAGER

Applications are currently being accepted from learningfocused, creative and dynamic candidates for a full-time Web Manager at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.

Office location will be determined upon hire.

Qualifications include: Associate Degree with preference to Information Technology related field, two years of work experience as a web developer, experience managing and maintaining a complex Web site and experience in project management from concept to delivery.

WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Deadline to apply: April 7, 2010 For a complete list of qualifications and to apply visit our Web site at www.witc.edu/employ.

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WITC is an equal opportunity/access/employer and educator.

Unity School District MIDDLE SCHOOL SOFTBALL COACH

Saturday, April 10, 2010, 2:30 p.m.

The annual meeting for the Town of LaFollette will be held at the town hall on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 2:30 p.m.

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PUBLIC TESTING OF EDGE VOTING MACHINE LORAIN TOWNSHIP

On Monday, March 29, 2010, at 6 p.m., there will be a testing of the Edge voting machine pertaining to the upcoming election to be held April 6, 2010, open to the general public. This will take place at the Lorain Town Hall, 252-345th Avenue, CTH E, Frederic, Wisconsin 54837.

Susan Hughes, Clerk, Lorain Township 507643 31L WNAXLP

TOWN OF GEORGETOWN BID NOTICE

The Town of Georgetown is taking bids, for blacktopping (hot or cold mix), for 1.4 miles on 90th Street within the Town of Georgetown. This is a TRIP program bid and must meet prevailing wage laws. Please send all bids to Town of Georgetown, Attn: Clerk, 1913 E. Bone Lake Drive, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. Please call Andy Mangelsen at 715-857-5323 for bid specifications and any questions.

Kristine Lindgren, Clerk 507574 31-32L WNAXLP

NOTICE

Effective March 18, 2010, County Trunk Highway “D” from County Trunk Highway “JJ” to State Highway 63 will be restricted to (6) tons for an single-axle weight.

Highway maintenance vehicles, school buses, emergency public utility vehicles, sewage haulers and trucks hauling bulk milk products are exempt from the load restrictions.

Propane haulers and fuel oil haulers may exceed the imposed restrictions by (2) tons per axle.

Please check with townships regarding seasonal weight restrictions on Town Roads.

Steve Warndahl 507448 20d 31L Polk County Highway Commissioner

NOTICE - TOWN OF LORAIN ANNUAL MEETING THURS., APRIL 8, 2010, 8 P.M. LORAIN TOWN HALL - 252 345TH AVE.

Agenda: Call meeting to order: Town chairman; motion to approve the agenda; review & approve the minutes of the 2009 annual meeting; review & approve the financial report of 2009; designate the official depositories for coming year; designate the official newspaper for coming year; approve funds for the fire dept. appreciation dinner; approve funds for the fire dept. fundraising dinner; committee reports: Fire dept., ambulance, cemetery; commission report: Comprehensive land use; Other business: Possible ATV riding on township designated roads, memorial monument at location of the former Methodist Church/possible action, discuss/set compensation of elected officials for the 2011-2013 term of office; set the date of 2011 annual meeting; motion to adjourn.

Susan E. Hughes, Clerk Dated: March 24, 2010 507321 31L

The annual meeting of the

Will be held Saturday, April 3, 2010

REQUEST FOR BIDS LAWN CARE

Notice is hereby given that the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, is accepting bids for lawn care service at the Town Hall located at 1305 200th Street.

For the contract specifications, contact 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 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2010. Bids will be opened on Monday, April 5, 2010, at 12:30 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.

POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN

TOWN OF LAFOLLETTE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

TRADE LAKE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

Prefer candidates with teaching and coaching, and/or volunteer experience; must have genuine interest in working with middle school students, general knowledge in the techniques, fundamentals, and rules of softball. Knowledge of athletic budgeting and scheduling helpful. Qualified, interested persons apply by completing District application form (online at http:// www.unity.k12.wi.us), submit letter of application, resume, references, to Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator, Unity School, P.O. Box 307, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. 715-825-3515. Open until 507505 31L 21a,d filled. EOE

TOWN of ST. CROIX FALLS

NOTICE

Katherine L. Kirby, 89, Amery, died March 5, 2010.

Florence A. Fremont, 99, Frederic, died March 6, 2010.

Florence M. Hanson, 69, Turtle Lake, died March 6, 2010.

Lyle N. Pratt, 72, Milltown, died March 6, 2010.

Dana D. Donald, 37, Balsam Lake, died March 7, 2010.

Gladys R. Austin, 85, Amery, died March 9, 2010.

Jane M. Johnson, 60, Sterling Township, died March 11, 2010.

Paula L. Seifert, 37, Eureka Township, died March 15, 2010.

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE

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Application for Retail Class C Wine License to sell wine by the glass or in an opened original container for consumption on premises.

To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: Acorn Pantry LLC Acorn Pantry Holly J. Mangelsen, Agent 7711 Park Street West Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as the kitchen of Chattering Squirrel and Commons Area of the Shops at the Lodge.

Hereby makes application for Retail Class C Wine License for the sale of wine by the glass or in an opened original container for consumption on premises to be used from April 8, 2010, to June 30, 2010.

Ann L. Peterson 507461 31L WNAXLP Village Clerk

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12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. Meeting at the

Trade Lake Baptist Church 20750 County Road Z Frederic (Trade Lake Twp.)

• Review of 2009 Business • Election of Directors • Any other business that may come before the meeting.

Door Prize Drawings Following Business Meeting ALL POLICYHOLDERS WELCOME

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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS Mental Health/AODA Coordinator $30.00/hr.

Full Time 40 hr./wk.

Deadline to apply: Open until filled GOLDEN AGE MANOR POSITIONS RNs - Part Time 38.75/pay period $23.53/hr.

2:30 - 10:45 p.m.

Housekeeper - Casual $10.18/hr.

A.M. - P.M. & Weekends Laundry Aide - Casual $10.18/hr.

A.M. & Weekends YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For applications, complete job description and qualifications; please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, 715-4859176 or Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, WI, 715268-7107. AA/EEOC 507535 31L

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Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

(March 17, 24, 31, 2010) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., AS SERVICER FOR THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OC10, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006OC10 Plaintiff vs.

CHRISTOPHER J. HEINN, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 442 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 25, 2009, in the amount of $438,473.58, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 13, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot Four (4) of Certified Survey Map No. 2677 recorded in Volume Twelve (12), of Certified Survey Maps, Page One Hundred Sixty-Four (164), Document No. 581439, Located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 SW 1/4), Section TwentySeven (27), Township ThirtyTwo (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West together with easements located in the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S 1/2 NW 1/4), Section Twenty-Seven (27), Township Thirty-Two (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, as described in Volume 518 of Records, Page 211, Document No. 459339, Polk County, Wisconsin. The above property is situated in Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 152 147th Street, Deer Park, WI 54007.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-00705-0400.

Dated this 15th day of March, 2010. /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 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (190389)

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Brian R. Masters, Clerk

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Notice Is Hereby Given That A Public Test Of The Electronic Voting Equipment To Be Used At The April 6 Spring General Election, Which Will Be Held At 10 a.m. On Thurs., March 25, 2010, At The Town Hall And Shop Located At 1494 150th Avenue, Balsam Lake. This Test Is Open To The General Public.

Application for Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquors and malt beverages to the Town Board, Town of Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The undersigned: Spring Gardens Family Restaurant Sam Naziroski 24568 State Road 35/70 North Hereby makes application for Class B Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor License to be used from April 8, 2010, to June 30, 2010, at the place of business located at: Section 5 24568 State Road 35/70 North Siren, WI 54872 Dated March 12, 2010 Mary Hunter, Clerk Town of Siren

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NOTICE TOWN OF BALSAM LAKE

(Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

CYNTHIA M. REITMEIER, DAVID R. REITMEIER AND JOHNNIE B. DALTON SALOON & TEX-MEX EATERY, INC., Defendants.

Case No.: 09-CV-22 Burnett County Case No. Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the Circuit Court of Polk County on December 7, 2009, in the amount of $41,412.70, against Johnnie B. Dalton Saloon & Tex-Mex Eatery, Inc., in the amount of $238,199.79 against Cynthia M. Reitmeier and David R. Reitmeier, jointly and severally, and in the amount of $8,417.87 against Johnnie B. Dalton Saloon & Tex-Mex Eatery, Inc., Cynthia M. Reitmeier and David R. Reitmeier, jointly and severally, the Sheriff will sell the described Burnett County premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 11, 2010, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The properties are sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the Front Lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 Cty. Road K, Siren, Burnett County.

DESCRIPTION: Lot Ten (10) of Pickerel Point, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin, the said plat being located in Government Lot Four (4) of Section Twenty-one (21) and Government Lot One (1) of Section Twenty-eight (28), all in Township Thirty-seven (37) North, of Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of Trade Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 12183 Pickerel Point, Town of Trade Lake, WI. Dean Roland Burnett County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

(Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, NA as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of February 1, 2005, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005 WHQ1 c/o Homeq Servicing Corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

RYAN S. BAILLARGEON and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Ryan S. Baillargeon, and J.M. BAILLARGEON a/k/a JOY BAILLARGEON and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Joy Baillargeon, and JOHN DOE and/or JANE DOE, unknown tenants and STATE OF WISCONSIN, and ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-101 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 23, 2009, in the amount of $166,268.96, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 28, 2010, 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 St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot Twelve (12) of Certified Survey Map No. 627 recorded in Vol. 3 of CSM Pg. 119, as Doc. No. 393296, and Lot Thirteen (13) of CertiFied Survey Map No. 2745 recorded in Vol. 12 of CSM, Pg. 232, as Doc. No. 584218, all located in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE1/4 NW1/4) and Government Lot Two (2) in Section Thirty-Two (32), TownShip Thirty-Three (33) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1070 Wood Court, Town of Lincoln.

TAX KEY NO.: 032-00990-0000 Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

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(Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

ALFREDO ARANA, and PAMELA L. MARTIN, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 835 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on December 8, 2009, and an Order Amending Judgment entered on March 3, 2010, in the original amount of $74,803.24, 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 Thursday, May 6, 2010, 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 to 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 1, Block 2, Original Plat, Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 126-00007-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 215 Polk Ave. No., Frederic, WI 54837.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 9th day of March, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin

Notices/ Employment

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(Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Financial Freedom, as servicer for Financial Freedom Acquisition, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

ESTATE OF PATRICIA E. STAGE, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 783 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 9, 2010, in the amount of $87,830.89, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 12, 2010, 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: The South 16 rods of the East 10 rods of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Township 36 North, Range 19 West, in the Town of Sterling, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2518 State Road 87, Cushing, WI 54006.

TAX KEY NO.: 046-00607-0000.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2010. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County J. T. Lovett State Bar #1019525 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (190804)

(March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

ZACHARY J. FOELLER and CYNTHIA A. FOELLER, DEFENDANTS. Case No. 09 CV 1000 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on March 4, 2010, in the amount of $172,854.43, 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: Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 10:00 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 Wis. Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot Thirteen (13) of Montriol Estates, City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 281-01322-0000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 581 Moody Road, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 16th day of March, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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(March 24, 31, April 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAULA G. PEARSON Notice to Interested Persons and Time Limit for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 26 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was November 16, 1924, and date of death was February 24, 2010.

The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 2962 - 210th Street, Luck, WI 54853.

Please take notice that: 1. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 1034, before Jenell Anderson, Probate Registrar, on April 20, 2010, at 9 a.m. or when scheduled thereafter. You need not appear unless you object. The application may be granted if no objection is made.

2. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before June 25, 2010.

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

Jenell L. Anderson Register in Probate March 16, 2010 Please check with attorney below for exact time and date.

George W. Benson Attorney at Law BENSON LAW OFFICE LLC P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar No. 1012978

(March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street, Osceola, WI 54020 Plaintiff, vs.

FREBERG CONSTRUCTION, INC. a Minnesota corporation, c/o Joel Freberg, 3475 Shorewood Drive, Rush City, MN 55069; JOEL FREBERG, an individual, 3475 Shorewood Drive, Rush City, MN 55069; POLK COUNTY ASSESSOR c/o Polk County Treasurer 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 150 Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Defendants.

Case No.: 09 CV 650 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 8, 2009 in the amount of $89,033.70 against Freberg Construction, Inc. and Joel Freberg, jointly and severally, and amended order entered on March 1, 2010, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 28, 2010 at 10 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The properties are sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

DESCRIPTION: Lots EightySeven (87) and Eighty-eight (88) of Gateway Meadows, said plat being located and subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE1/4 of SE1/4), the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4 of SE1/4), the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of SE1/4) and the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 of the SE1/4), Section Twenty-Six (26), Township Thirty-three (33) North of Range Nineteen (19) West; also being part of Outlots 169 and 170 of the Osceola Outlot Plat, Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1220 Corey Court and 1230 Corey Court, Osceola, WI. MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. 507176 WNAXLP

TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS ROAD DITCH CLEANUP

Cleanup of roads and ditches located in the Town of St. Croix Falls has begun. Residents of the Town can pick up garbage bags at the Town Hall located at 1305 200th Street and Highway 8. All garbage picked up from the ditches of Town Roads can be left on the shoulder of the road for pickup on Mondays. Many thanks go to all who volunteer as well as those who clean up the roadsides year-round.

Janet Krueger, Town Clerk 507578 31L www.townofstcroixfalls.org

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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES AND MANNER OF SALE: Parcel ID No. 281-01395-0000 (“Parcel #1”) That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW1/4 of NE1/4) of Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Polk County, Wisconsin, which is contained within the following legal description: The East One-Half of the Northwest Quarter (E1/2

of NW1/4) and the West OneHalf of the Northeast Quarter (W1/2 of NE1/4 )of Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, EXCEPT the following three parcels: 1. All that part platted as Glacier Ridge.

2. Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 1587, recorded in Volume 7 on Page 166 as Document No. 506531, located in the N1/2 of the NW1/4 of said Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 18 West.

3. That part of the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 and the NW1/4 of NE1/4 deeded to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation in that certain quit claim deed dated January 10, 1984, and recorded in Volume 464 on Page 82 as Document No. 424367.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: No property address listed, St. Croix Falls, WI. Parcel ID No. 281-01398-0000 (“Parcel #2”) That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE1/4 of NW1/4) of Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Polk County, Wisconsin, which is contained within the following legal description. The East One-Half of the Northwest Quarter (E1/2 of NW1/4) and the West One-Half of the Northeast Quarter (W1/2 of NE1/4) of Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, EXCEPT the following three parcels: 1. All that part platted as Glacier Ridge.

2. Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 1587, recorded in Volume 7 on Page 166 as Document No. 506531, located in the N1/2 of the NW1/4 of said Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 18 West.

3. That part of the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 and the NW1/4 of NE1/4 deeded to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation in that certain quit claim deed dated January 10, 1984, and recorded in Volume 464 on Page 82 as Document No. 424367.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: No property address listed, St. Croix Falls, WI. Parcel ID No. 281-01396-0000 (“Parcel #3”) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW1/4 of NE1/4) of Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Polk County, Wisconsin, which is contained within the following legal description. The East One-Half of the Northwest Quarter (E1/2 of NW1/4) and the West OneHalf of the Northeast Quarter (W1/2 of NE1/4) of Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, EXCEPT the following three parcels: 1. All that part platted as Glacier Ridge.

2. Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 1587, recorded in Volume 7 on Page 166 as Document No. 506531, located in the N1/2 of the NW1/4 of said Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 18 West.

3. That part of the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 and the NW1/4 of NE1/4 deeded to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation in that certain quit claim deed dated January 10, 1984, and recorded in Volume 464 on Page 82 as Document No. 424367.

Notice is given to perform a public test of the Edge Voting System at the Eureka Town Hall. 507676 31L WNAXLP PROPERTY ADDRESS: No property address listed, St. Croix Falls, WI. Parcel ID No. 281-01399-0000 (“Parcel #4”) That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE1/4 of NW1/4) of Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Polk County, Wisconsin, which is contained within the following legal description. The East One-Half of the Northwest Quarter (E1/2 of NW1/4) and the West One-Half of the Northeast Quarter (W1/2 of NE1/4) of Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, EXCEPT the following three parcels: 1. All that part platted as Glacier Ridge.

2. Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 1587, recorded in Volume 7 on Page 166 as Document No. 506531, located in the N1/2 of the NW1/4 of said Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 18 West.

3. That part of the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 and the NW1/4 of NE1/4 deeded to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation in that certain quit claim deed dated January 10, 1984, and recorded in Volume 464 on Page 82 as Document No. 424367.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: No property address listed, St. Croix Falls, WI. The Manner of Sale The above parcels shall be offered for sale as follows: A. Parcel #1 shall be offered for sale separately; B. Parcel #2 shall be offered for sale separately; C. Parcel #s 1 and 2 shall be offered for sale as a whole; D. Parcel #3 shall be offered for sale separately; E. Parcel #4 shall be offered for sale separately; F. Parcel #s 3 and 4 shall be offered for sale as a whole; and G. Parcel #s 1, 2,3 and 4 shall be offered for sale as a whole.

Each parcel sold separately, or parcels sold together as a whole, shall be sold to the highest bidder. However, anyone that bids on parcels 1 and 2 as a whole as specified in Paragraph C above shall only be the successful bidder if their bid exceeds the collective value of the bids for Parcels 1 and 2 sold individually pursuant to Paragraph A and B above.

Similarly, anyone that bids on Parcels 3 and 4 as a whole as specified in Paragraph F above shall only be the successful bidder if their bid exceeds the collective value of the bids for Parcels 3 and 4 sold individually pursuant to Paragraphs D and E above.

Finally, anyone that bids on Parcels 1, 2, 3 and 4 as a whole as specified in Paragraph G above shall only be the successful bidder if their bid exceeds the collective value of the bids for Parcels 1, 2, 3 and 4 whether bid on individually or as a whole pursuant to Paragraphs A - F above.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE OF HEARING

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view each site and will reconvene at 10:30 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At that time each applicant will inform the Board of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 10:30 a.m. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER).

ROBERT FELDICK requests a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House. Property affected is: 1156-D 250th Av, Pt of Gov’t lot 4, Sec 31/T36N/R16W, Town of Bone Lake, Bone Lake (class 1).

PATRICK & CHRISTINE DONOVAN request a variance from Article 11F2(a)(1)+(2) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build an addition onto existing dwelling which will exceed the 750-sq.-ft. footprint and go off to the side. Property affected is: 1765 Birchwood Terrace, lot 5, CSM #5796, Vol 26/Pg 62, located in Lots 16+ 17, Birchwood Terrace, Sec 30/T34N/R17W, Town of Balsam Lake, Deer 507644 31-32L 21a,d Lake (class 1).

PUBLIC NOTICE ELECTRONIC BALLOT TABULATION

Under Wisconsin State Statute 5.84(1), public tests of the electronic ballot tabulation system will be held to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count the April 6, 2010, Spring Election votes cast for all offices and on all measures. All tests are open to the public.

Town of Anderson, March 29, 2010, at 10 a.m. - Town Hall - 13808 Anderson Road, Jessica King, Clerk, 715-472-4753 Town of Blaine, March 30, 2010, at 10 a.m. - Northland Comm Ctr. - 1232 E. School Rd. Rita Ronningen, Clerk, 715-466-4884 Town of Daniels, March 27, 2010, at 10 a.m. - Town Hall 9602 Daniels 70 Rd. Ellen Ellis, Clerk, 715-349-5840 Town of Dewey, March 29, 2010, at 7 p.m. - Town Hall 24433 Town Hall Rd. Pamela Brown, Clerk, 715-468-7111 Town of Grantsburg, March 30, 2010, at 10 a.m. - Clerk/ Treas. Office - 118 E. Madison Avenue Romey Nelson, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-463-5600 Town of Jackson, March 30, 2010, at 2 p.m. - Town Hall Office - 4599 County Rd. A Lorraine Radke, Clerk, 715-866-8412 Town of LaFollette, March 27, 2010, at 9 a.m. - Town Hall 24184 Malone Rd. Linda Terrian, Clerk, 715-349-2531 Town of Lincoln, March 27, 2010, at 10 a.m. - Town Hall 9110 Perida Rd. Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk, 715-866-7580 Town of Meenon, March 29, 2010, at 6 p.m. - Town Hall 7396 Kruger Rd. Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk, 715-866-4893 Town of Oakland, March 30, 2010, at 5 p.m. - Clerk’s Office - 7426 Main Street West Deanna Krause, Clerk, 715-866-8213 Town of Roosevelt, March 30, 2010, at 10 a.m. - Clerk’s Home - 22030 Bakker Rd. Karla Mortensen, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-468-4088 Town of Rusk, March 30, 2010, at 1 p.m. - Town Hall 25195 County Rd. H Jennifer Christner, Clerk, 715-635-3861 Town of Sand Lake, March 31, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. - Town Hall - 5364 County Rd. X Peggy Tolbert, Clerk, 715-866-4398 Town of Scott, March 31, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. - Town Hall 28390 County Rd. H Kim Simon, Clerk, 715-635-2308 Town of Siren, March 27, 2010, at 2 p.m. - Town Hall 7240 S. Long Lake Rd. Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119 Town of Swiss, March 31, 2010, at 5:15 p.m. - Town Hall 7551 Main Street Judy Dykstra, Clerk, 715-656-3030 Town of Trade Lake, March 28, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. - Clerk’s Home - 13361 St. Rd. 48 Deborah Christian, Clerk, 715-488-2600 Town of Union, March 29, 2010, at 1 p.m. - Town Hall 9015 County Rd. FF Florence Grabow, Clerk, 715-866-7182 Town of Webb Lake, March 29, 2010, at 10 a.m. - Town Hall - 31000 Namekagon Trail Gail Keup, Clerk, 715-259-3439 Town of West Marshland, March 31, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. Town Hall - 12259 County Road F Margaret Hess, Clerk, 715-463-2922 Town of Wood River, March 31, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. - Clerk’s Home - 11097 Crosstown Rd. Dawn Luke, Clerk, 715-689-2296 Village of Grantsburg, March 30, 2010, at 9 a.m. - Village Hall - 316 S. Brad St. Jennifer Zeiler, Clerk, 715-463-2405 Village of Siren, March 29, 2010, at 9 a.m. - Village Hall 24049 First Ave. N. Ann Peterson, Clerk, 715-349-2273 Village of Webster, March 30, 2010, at 10 a.m. – Village Hall - 7505 Main St. W. Patty Bjorklund, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-866-4211

(Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street, Osceola, WI 54020, Plaintiff, vs.

CURTIS VENTURES, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company, 885 162nd Ave., Balsam Lake, WI 54810; MICHAEL J. CURTIS, an individual, 1361 100th St., Cty Rd. H., Amery, WI 54001; JEFFREY M. CURTIS, an individual, 112 2nd Ave. E., Luck, WI 54853; REBECCA CURTIS-WAALEN, an individual, 885 162nd Ave., Balsam Lake, WI 54810; POLK COUNTY ASSESSOR, c/o Polk County Treasurer, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 150, Balsam Lake, WI 54810; BULL DOZIN, INC., a Wisconsin corporation, 2405 23rd Ave., Rice Lake, WI 54868; SCHANON MORTGAGE, INC., a Wisconsin corporation, c/o Michael J. Schanon, 228 N. Keller Ave., Amery, WI 54001; ST. CROIX COUNTY ASSESSOR, c/o St. Croix County Treasurer, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016.

Defendants.

Case No. 09CV740 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 5, 2010, in the amount of $76,079.99 on Note 30522, and in the amount of $143,121.55 on Note 46202, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 5, 2010, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

DESCRIPTION: Note 30522. Lot 75 of the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Dresser.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 300 E. Avenue, Dresser, Wis. 54009.

DESCRIPTION: Note 46202. Lot Six (6) of Certified Survey Map No. 379 recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps, page 108 as Document No. 378754, being located in the Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2101 125th Avenue, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 54024.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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(Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

Biermann Investment, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company, M.B. Development, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company, Mark P. Biermann, an individual, Gregory R. Palen, an individual, Michael J. Seeland, an individual, Kirtland Co. Woodhouse, an individual, Sammon Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Plummer Concrete, Inc., T. Kroll’s, Inc., Merchants Bank, Biermann Amery, LLC, Homes by Biermann Amery, LLC, Biermann Homes Amery, LLC, Biermann Contracting, Inc., Homes by Biermann St. Croix Falls, LLC, Biermann Homes Turtle Lake, LLC, Bernco, a division of United Building Centers, Simon Electric Const. Co. Inc., Arrow Building Center, Consolidated Lumber Company, Defendants.

Case No.: 09-CV-04 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 31, 2009, in the amount of (a) $6,644,381.73, against Biermann Investment, LLC, in the amount of (b) $3,321,283.89, against MB Development, LLC, and in the amount of (c) $4,983,739.79, against Mark P. Biermann; and Amended Order entered on February 15, 2010, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 8, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bids must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bids must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The properties are sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

Public Test Town Hall Thurs., Mar. 25, 2010 10 a.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The first meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the rewrite of the Polk County Land Use Ordinances will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. in the Government Center (first floor, County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wis. The meeting is open to the public. The meetings associated with the Citizens Advisory Committee are held to obtain public input in determining the changes that should be made to the County’s Land Use Ordinances to make then consistent with the recently passed Polk County Comprehensive Plan as required by law. This meeting is the first meeting in a series of meetings that will last one calendar year, maybe longer. Future meetings will be on the last Wednesday of the month from 6:30 - 9 p.m.

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Ice gazing at St. Croix Falls

It’s become a ritual for St. Croix Falls area residents to steal a few minutes - or hours - out of their day to watch the final pieces of ice follow the current of the upper St. Croix River, over the 100-year-old hydroelectric dam which turns the force of the river into electricity. Although much more dramatic ice out scenes came earlier in the week (photo lower right), spectators - and even a few power company employees - seemed to enjoy watching ice floes plunge over the dam where few pieces survived to float downstream into the high rocks of Interstate Park. Snowmelt from a snowy winter added to the level of the river and force of the water, which one electric company official said pushed the dam’s generating capacity to near full strength this past week.

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Scott Hansen teams up with Mikenosis at Dalles House April 3 ST. CROIX FALLS – The “King of Minnesota Comedy,” Scott Hansen, is teaming up with the “King of Stage Hypnosis,” Mike Colucci, on April 3 for a double dose of comedy entertainment.

Expect a one-of-a-kind comedy experience: the funniest show you will sit through followed by the funniest show you may sleep through.

Scott Hanson is the unprecedented five-time winner of the Minnesota Comedian of the Year award. He has performed on HBO, Showtime, A & E and E! His 20-plus years of laugh-filled performances have set attendance records at comedy clubs nationwide. He is a regular on the KQRS “Morning Show.” Han-

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son was dubbed the “King of Twin Cities Comedy” by Bob Protzman, staff writer for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Mikenosis, or Michael Colucci, saw his first hypnotic show in 1999 and realized that was what he wanted to do. He became a certified master hypnotist and in the fall of 2000 he performed his first professional show. The place was packed – all the way to the restroom doors. He was a hit!

Colucci always had a fascination with Elvis Presley so that became a natural direction for his act. Come check out the “King of Stage Hypnosis,” and see if you can stay awake! - with submitted information

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Research!America presented U.S. Congressman Dave Obey, D-WI, with the 2010 Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy. The national award recognizes his commitment to medical and health research during his 21 terms in Congress. Obey was honored March 16 at the 14th-Annual Research!America Advocacy Awards event at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. “Throughout his 40 years in Congress representing Wisconsin’s Seventh District, Obey has been a driving force behind strengthening federal investments in medical research and in expanding access to affordable health care,” stated a news release from Rearch!America. “ During his tenure, funding for the National Institutes of Health has grown from $1.1 billion in fiscal year 1969 to $31 billion in fiscal year 2010. These investments have led to many dramatic improvements in the country’s health. In addition, Obey led the effort in the House of Representatives to enact the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which included an unprecedented $10 billion investment in NIH to spur medical advances, support growth opportunities for the nation’s research universities and provide economic stimulus opportunities.” The award is funded by the Whitehead Charitable Foundation.

Edwin C. Whitehead, 19191992, worked to further medical research with the founding of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research in 1982 and the founding of Research!America in 1989.

Obey also gave a musical performance where he played the harmonica and the director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins, played the guitar. - Special photos

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Songs of the night

A wood frog. - Special photo wildlife technicians add the frog survey to their already full schedule of animal and insect surveys. Many of these surveys are taken deep in the 150,000 acres of county forest, where they count the deer and grouse and other furry and feathered creatures in order to better manage their habitats.

Each spring they add the frogs and toads because, like so many other creatures, their numbers indicate good or bad environmental conditions. Or, as the manual says, “In recent decades, researchers have become concerned with the apparent rarity, decline, and/or dieoffs of amphibians throughout the world. This concern

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is not only for the species themselves, but also for the ecosystems on which they depend. These 13 species of frogs and toads that are native to our local area, like many other aquatic organisms, are sensitive to changes in water quality and adjacent land-use practices and their health undoubtedly serves as an index to environmental quality.”

Because frogs and toads breed in water, be it lakes or streams or roadside bogs, their numbers are valuable information as to the health of the water with possible implications of chemical poisoning making them a valuable indicator species.

Gary Dunsmore, DNR wildlife technician, is one of the people who goes out to listen and record what he hears at 10 different stops three times a year.

“Water temperature is the indicator as to which ones will be calling for a mate and when,” Dunsmore said.

“The spring peepers, the wood frogs and the chorus frogs are the first to begin the night music, in late March/early April. Several weeks later the leopard frog, the pickeral frog, the eastern gray tree frog, cricket frog, mink frog and green frog begin and the American toad add a verse or two and then several weeks later when the water warms up in Shell Lake’s south bay, come late June/early July, come the bullfrogs with their deep bass notes.”

There are official Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey maps, one for the Minong area and another one which begins on Lone Star Road, then heads south to Woodcraft Road, down to make a few stops at East Lake Drive and ending at the south bay of Shell Lake.

According to the manual, surveys are started at dusk on evenings with wind velocities of less than 8 miles per hour. Water temperature is recorded at each stop where possible and the occurrence of each frog species is determined at each site by presence or absence of their song. It then goes into detail about numbers of calls, stops between calls, overlapping calls and constant and continuous calls.

Now you see why this is a job for someone who knows what they’re listening for and it requires a person who can determine just how many frogs and toads are doing the call of the wild at each stop during each successive week.

“There are frog-song tapes that we have volunteers listen to and we have information sheets that list, or try to list, the actually sound. It has information like ‘The Western Chorus Frog makes a “creek” lasting one or two seconds that is similar to the sound of a fingernail running along the teeth of a fine-toothed comb. The Pickerel Frog makes a steady, low-pitched constant snore and the Bullfrog has deep bass notes similar to a foghorn. It also resembles the sound made by drawing a bow across a bass fiddle producing a sound very much like ‘jug-o-rum.’”

With all the information needed just to count frogs and toads, it was probably a good idea for Dunsmore to have graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a degree in wildlife management. He moved into his current spot in Spooner in 1978 after several years in Wisconsin Rapids and seems quite at home with all sorts of surveys to do year-round as well as all the other requirements of his position.

“I find my job very interesting because every day you run into different things. I had a call once from a man who had recently moved to the area and he said that he had been out mowing his lawn when a fish dropped out of the sky. I wasn’t sure if he was serious or not, but by the tone of his voice I took a guess that he was. After we investigated it the answer became clear so we called him back when we realized there was an eagle nest nearby his property and evidently one of the large birds didn’t have quite the best grip on a fish he had just nabbed from the water and managed to drop the thing as he flew over.”

Dunsmore, with his survey sheets in hand, will be visiting a body of water near you soon, listening for the beautiful songs in the night as only the frogs and toads can make.

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by Diane Dryden SHELL LAKE - Everyone knows that the day spring officially begins is just a date on the calendar.

Most people determine the real arrival of spring by the oak leaves that are finally falling off the trees; being pushed off by the new buds.

Others point to emerging spring bulbs or the hardy lilacs swelling or the maple syrup running; but not the DNR. It isn’t officially spring until there are songs in the night.

Songs that range from the tiny soprano trills in late March to early April, then the deeper alto notes several DNR Wildlife Techweeks later and then the bass nician Gary Dunnotes two weeks after that. The smore will be getting music begins and the frog-and- into his vehicle soon toad counters are out recording in order to carry out what they hear … only then is another Washburn County Annual Frog it truly spring.

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Beargrease musher

The team of students placed in the sled dogs’ positions take off, pulling the dogsled.

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – Students in the sixth grade at St. Croix Falls have been studying a unit on the Iditarod sled dog race across Alaska. As culmination to the unit, a real musher visited the school with her team of dogs. Maggie Heilmann hails from Somerset and has raced as a musher for 10 years. She started out her kennel with a few dogs and has a total of 20 dogs now.

This year she raced in the annual John Beargrease sled dog race near Duluth.

She took fifth place and was the first female musher to finish. This was one of her biggest accomplishments. Another one of her accomplishments was coming in second place at the Midnight Run sled dog race in Michigan.

“I would like to race in the Iditarod, but I need more than 20 dogs and longer distances to run my dogs,” she told the children. “When I take my dogs out now, I have to box all the dogs and drive 30 minutes just to get them to a place where they can run. I would have to move and get more dogs.”

She has all Alaskan husky dogs and two are from Iditarod four-time winner Jeff King’s dogs. She brought in another dog for the kids to pet, named Chinook, who is not an Alaskan husky but is very kid-friendly.

She uses baited water for her dogs and does training on her four-wheeler in the off-season. She said it works well because it is heavy for the dogs to pull and build up their strength and it has brakes.

She took the kids outside to meet the dogs and pull the actual sled she uses for mushing. Students lined up in the spaces where the dogs pull the sled and other students took turns mushing the sled as it went around the school yard.

“The love of the dogs, and what the dogs can do for you. I think that’s why you do it,” she said.

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Maggie Heilmann, Somerset, shows the students in sixth grade at St. Croix Falls her snow hook that acts as a brake for the dog sled.

Mariah Loiselle, Bailey Ewald, Raven Marx and Nicole Hoverman all greet Chinook, a friendly dog that visited the school with sled dog musher Maggie Heilmann. – Photos by Tammi Milberg

Treven Gearhart rides as a musher while his classmates pull the dogsled around the school grounds last Friday.

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"The Sound of Music" to be presented at Webster High School

Hospice takes the plunge

Regional Hospice sponsored another successful icy plunge at Lake Hayward, Saturday, March 20. Among the 88 jumpers, Lucy Basler of Webster, former hospice chaplain, jumped for the seventh time in support of hospice care for neighbors, community and most of northwestern and northern Wisconsin. Including pledges and donations from local businesses, director Joe Muench estimates a grand total of a little over $20,000. If you would like to contribute to Regional Hospice, call the Spooner office at 715-635-9077. - Special photos

The Webster Schools continue their run of outstanding performances of Broadway musicals this weekend with presentations of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music.” Performances will be in the Webster High School cafetorium Friday, March 26 – Sunday, March 28, at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students. Pictured are some of the cast members who portray the VonTrapp family in the story. From (L to R): Alex Strang, Sadie Koelz, Emily Flatten, Anna Janssen, Billie Ingalls, Nick Koelz, Alyssa Pason, Cassidy Formanek and Alec Gustafson. - Photo by Carl Heidel

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••• When I say my sister can’t cook, it is so bad, we pray after the meal.

••• My brother can be a jerk. Last week, he was walking past an old lady at an ATM machine. She was having a hard time reading the screen. So she says to my brother, “Deary, could you check my balance for me?” “Sure,” he says.

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Skywarn spotter class set BALSAM LAKE – To help citizens prepare for the tornado and severe weather season that is fast approaching, the Polk County Emergency Management Office, in cooperation with the National Weather Service, will be hosting two Skywarn spotter classes.

The classes will be held Thursday, April 8, 2 p.m., in the community room at the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, or at 6 p.m., in the Amery High School Auditorium, 555 Minneapolis Ave., Amery.

The Skywarn spotter class is designed to instruct individuals on the importance of early recognition and identification of potential severe weather conditions. As a trained Skywarn spotter, you provide an important link in the chain of defense against severe weather hazards.

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A Country Boy moves into the Hood, Part II Shopping with “Weasel” and kissing up to “The Crusher” Ted and I tried to make friends in this new neighborhood, but we would learn a new definition of “friends.”

My first foray into the alley would be a sign of things to come. I had seen boys playing marbles in the alley (all of those blocks had alleys – narrow, graveled roads meant for people to drive to and from their garages, but also for us to play marbles in the dirt). Before I could shoot my first marble, a kid snatched my whole bag and sent me moping into the house. I had been introduced to the hood. That was my first bitter taste of the white hood of South Milwaukee.

Over time we got invited to dig in the sand near a railroad siding, set a fire with some “waste” from the wheel boxes of railroad cars next to our sand pits, and swing from a tree vine in the park nearby. Once when I fell, at full height, from our vine to the forest floor and sprained my ankle, I had to cough up my “Wednesday’s nickel” (one-third of my weekly allowance) before the guys would help me home. At the time, we knew no kids our age that we really could fully trust in this place. (If my memory serves me right, my worst “crime” when on Minnesota Avenue was when a few of us swiped some flowers from a garden we hadn’t planted ourselves, and then donated them to our worthy mothers).

“Weasel” was pretty much the leader of this motley crew. He could be verbally aggressive - loved giving someone “the raspberries.” I don’t remember him ever fighting, but he used wit and sarcasm like a knife. He mooched coffee and bakery from neighborhood women when their husbands were at work. Once, when I was shopping at the grocery store for my mother, I dropped a $20 bill. Weasel “helped me look for it” but without success, I thought. I had to go back home and face the music. I later learned that Weasel had picked up mother’s twenty and pocketed it before “helping me.”

Like The Fonz in TV’s “Happy Days” (also set in Milwaukee), Weasel appeared to have near-magical powers, in this case, the power of deception and thievery.

Weasel actually could be very humorous and liked to make people laugh or just shock them - anything to keep attention on himself and keep others at bay socially. His leadership was demonstrated by planning a milk bottle raid in which the boys stopped in the alley behind the milk store to take clean, 1-gallon milk jugs. They then went around to the front of the store and cashed them in.

This made them rich enough to go to a movie in a theater located across Milwaukee Avenue from the milk store.

We were awed by Weasel’s cunning – like figuring out that the longest cigarette butts were to be found by the curb at the bus stops (I did not smoke them).

Weasel was later to marry and have six children. However, on a visit home from college in later years, Ted and I dropped in on Weasel. He boasted about his good for-

As she stood holding a glass of wine in the kitchen, Daniel asked her to look through three hours away, every other weekend I her glass. pack up as if I were going camping.

“What do you see?” he asked.

I bring Lucy and Milo, and whatever “A wineglass,” she said. food is threatening to rot in my absence, “Yes,” he said, “but what do you see when and head off to Daniel’s house. Lucy is a you look through the glass?” well-traveled cat. When she arrives at The cupboard door was open, revealing Daniel’s she runs a brief reconnaissance, Daniel’s new stock of wineglasses. then selects the softest, warmest place to “More glasses,” she said. sleep. Milo also likes to travel, but he is get“Exactly,” replied Daniel. ting to be a big dog. When he stretches out She smiled, to tell him she got his point. he nearly fills the front seat. His oversized I wonder if she did.

But puppy paws rest in the cup holders and ocIt is annoying to have someone (especially casionally turn the radio on and off. Daniel someone as old as Daniel or me) trying to has a tiny Boston bull terrier named Daisy. tell you that your destiny is not the thing Daisy takes immediate possession of Milo’s Letters from you hold in your hand, but a surprise— big bed and eats out of Milo’s bowl. Milo when the last thing you want is a surprise. I recognizes that Daisy is the boss, but I think of my neat, well-ordered life five years know he wishes he didn’t have such a ago, with a husband and approaching retiresmall boss. ment and an ample stock of paring knives and pot Once at Daniel’s, the similarities to camping beholders.

I imagine my reaction if someone had told come more pronounced.

Daniel’s kitchen has a single, sharp paring knife. me that my destination was not at hand, but in a This is progress from when we first met, when the strange place with few provisions and far less cerkitchen’s only sharp knife was Daniel’s deer-skin- tainty.

The young couple left and we washed up Daniel’s ning knife. Daniel also has new wineglasses, and brand-new pot holders to replace the worn-out new wineglasses. Milo looked forlornly at Daisy, washcloths that had previously done the job. All of who had once again commandeered his bed. Lucy these new additions were pressed into service last found a cozy spot to sleep on top of a pile of wellnight as we cooked dinner for his son, back from col- worn washcloths. I felt at home, even if it was a little lege, and his son’s girlfriend. The little paring knife— like camping—or maybe because it was exactly like the new star in the kitchen—was passed back and camping.

Because you learn, when you are camping, how litforth between us. tle is predictable and how little is really essential.

Daniel’s son is tall and slim and looks a lot like Daniel. The girlfriend is young and ambitious and Daniel and I have got Milo, Lucy, Daisy, and each reminds me of me, at that age. She was upset last other for company.

And we’ve got one really good little paring knife. night. She had been turned down for a college program she had set her heart on. Like me, she hadn’t Till next time, had many disappointments while growing up. She — Carrie explained all she had gone through to be accepted into this program, and the utter injustice of it all.

Carrie Classon

Home

tune, with a wife, six kids, some beer and the couch he was loafing on, but supported by the welfare department. He said, “cycle-analyze that, Dick.” (He knew I was majoring in psychology in college).

Later the Milwaukee County Welfare Department made Weasel work or lose their support. He then began riding a lawn mower in Grant Park, eventually becoming a regular county parks lawn mower until retirement.

“Itchy Richie” lived across the alley from us. He was the most reckless and unpredictable among our neighborhood kids. He later practiced theft, burglary and robbery to the point of addiction. While on parole from Wisconsin’s Waupun Prison, he once threatened a local bartender and asked for the man’s days’ receipts.

The bartender later reported that he said, “Itchie, you are just going to back to prison if you do this.” Richie persisted, and he went back to prison. Later, while on parole, he and two associates burglarized the same filling station three times within a short span of time, and then the inevitable happened, the police lay in hiding for them. Much later Itchy, when eligible for parole, asked to stay in Waupun. He liked working on the prison farm.

His request was granted. Despite his asocial career, I feel sad when I think about Itchie. He only found stability in prison, especially on the farm. He never had a stable, supportive home life.

“No Neck” – This was a boy about my age who lived just above the sandpits and railroad siding. His brothers are discussed later. I knew him as a young boy by his given name. He was then a feisty little bugger, often wanting to pick a fight with me. Being bigger than he, I would just take him down, hold his arms and sit on him.

I would only let him up when he promised to bug off or be good. This history would haunt me when I would later return to visit South Milwaukee. The name “No Neck” was earned by his focus on weight lifting and exercise while living at Waupun State Prison. At one point he placed high in the contest for the title, “Mr. Wisconson.” Once, on a later visit, No Neck waved to me from the back window of a paddy wagon. He had previously said to someone that he would like to see me when I next visited South Milwaukee. I was afraid that he might want to sit on me as I had done to him, or maybe worse.

We didn’t meet.

Dick Ugland

Self-defense in practice

Sonny, an older brother of “no-neck”and about my size, was generally law abiding. He later married and raised a family. However, I did interrupt one escapade.

He and “Itchy ” had learned that Ted and I had coin banks. They elected to barge into our house and take them. I don’t believe they knew we were home. After getting a kick in the groin from one guy in grade school, and a nosebleed in class from another boy, my brother

Sam’s Tavern Ted and I worked out and took boxing training in Joe Agabashion’s garage back in our old neighborhood. We worked with the punching bags and sparred with each other. My fearless brother would spar with those two big fellows but I stuck with sparring with Ted. Even my own brother twisted a cartilage in my nose with a punch while sparring. This was when we were about 12 or 13 years old.

In this home invasion, my sometime-friend Sonny actually pushed me through the kitchen and into the adjoining bathroom. It was then either fight back or it’s the toilet for me. I knew by then that my best punch was the left jab, launched from the feet up. I then hit someone for real for the first time in my life. He buckled at the knees, sliding down the door molding to the floor. He got up slowly and left. Even so, “Itchy” did get my brother’s bank.

“Horse Hair” was an older guy who dropped into our neighborhood occasionally, preferring to pole-vault and long-jump in the sand pits. He became a high school star in those sports. Horse’s nickname derived from his long, black hair which was combed into a huge duck-tail, which was macho in those days. Sadly, “ Horse” would perish a few years later street-racing with his beloved hot-rod’ Reggie “The Crusher” Lisowski – This young man lived directly across the alley from our garden lot. He

would greet me when we met, usually when he was on his way to school. Reggie was a few years older than Ted and I. He was a star on the football team and always wore his colorful team jacket. That’s about all I knew about him until later in life when I saw him on television. He was one of the most famous professional wrestlers of all time, participating on a full schedule of pro-wrestling for 40 years. I wish there had been a “big brother” program then like Polk County’s Kinship program. I would have picked Reggie for my “big brother.”

The Crusher

Continued next week

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Molding the future

by Russ Hanson “Don’t stay in the bathroom if the boss comes in. Don’t get me wrong, he is a good boss, but if he comes in, just leave, “advised Mavis (not her real name) mysteriously. I was 18 years old, in the first week of my first real job working at the plastic factory, and through the long summer, I got lots more advice from the regulars but this warning worried me most.

A few weeks before graduating from St. Croix Falls High School in 1965, I went to Dresser to sign up for the plastic factory.

“We might have some jobs opening up in June. You have to be 18. Where do you live?”

“Up by Cushing on a farm.”

“Do you know Mark Johnson and LeRoy Christenson?”

“Yes, they are a couple years older than me.”

“How did you do in school?”

“Got decent grades and am graduating next week.”

“How long do you plan to work?”

“For the summer, I want to go to River Falls in the fall.”

“We will call you if we have anything— not sure right now. Fill out the form and leave it here.”

I got a call from the factory shortly after school was out. “You can start Monday on the afternoon shift. It’s 2 to 11 p.m. Bring a lunch. Call Mark or LeRoy if you need a ride, they work that shift too. Pay is $1.35.”

I stopped at Mark’s. “You don’t have a car? LeRoy and I trade driving. I guess we can pick you up and drop you off at home if you pay 50 cents a day.” “Great! Thank you!” Mark and LeRoy lived three miles away. The first problem solved.

LeRoy picked me up at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

“You’ll start on the hand presses,” said LeRoy. “They don’t require much brains, just that you keep at the job at a steady pace.

It gets boring sometimes, but it only lasts for eight hours. You get 10 minutes’ break for supper and the bathroom when the relief man comes by and takes over your machine.

If do your job and keep at it you won’t have any trouble.”

We got there a little early. The boss introduced himself as Nerby. “I’m gonna start you on an easy part. Let’s go watch a plastic molding press.” We walked over to a machine about 4 feet long, a couple of feet deep and about 5 feet tall. The base was a set of long pipes on sturdy legs that held two halves of a plastic mold to make a little plastic spool. “This is Gary. He works the day shift. Watch what he is doing.”

Gary was sitting on a backless metal stool, using his arms to run the machine. As he moved, he seemed a part of the machine – his arms interacting with the hand operated molding press. He had a smooth rhythm going and made the work seem easy. Nearby four more people were hard at work on their similar machines, each making different parts. One was an older man, one was a woman in her 30s and two were men in their 20s.

Gary’s right hand gripped a long horizontal lever that he pushed and pulled with his arm. It was at waist level when he was sitting on the stool. Pushing it to the machine closed and locked the two halves of the metal mold tightly together, like a fast-closing vise; pulling opened the halves. His left arm swung a vertical cylinder about 8 inches in diameter on a hinge over a small hole in the mold top. The cylinder was filled with plastic granules and had electric heating bands around it to melt the plastic. Once it was locked over the mold, the machine moved the head down an inch and squirted molten plastic into the mold for a few seconds. Then it released and Gary swung it back and opened the mold, letting a small, white plastic spool fall from the mold to a cardboard box below. The whole cycle took about 30 seconds before being repeated again, the hands always holding the handles and the arms at the ready.

“You get a rhythm going. Right arm, left arm, right arm; right arm, left arm, right arm. Every once in a while the plastic spool will stick in the mold. You then push it out with a stick; remember it’s hot, so don’t touch it. Then you spray the mold lightly with silicone spray in the can here. If you spray too much, it wrecks the next few parts – so go lightly. Gary, let him sit down and try it.”

I made five parts, cautiously, slowly and deliberately. The plastic granules fed down from a tank above. A little “click it” counter got bumped each time the head moved back to rest position. “Looks good,” commented

Plastic gears made by the Rambler in 1965. – Photo by UFE the boss, “at the end of the shift write the counter number and estimate how many good parts you made in your eight hours on the slip of paper here on the machine. On this machine, they are probably all good unless you spray too much. Holler if you need some help. It’s all yours!”

After an hour, I was probably as much of an expert as I became after the whole summer. Right arm, left arm, right arm; repeat, repeat, repeat. The machines were a few feet away from a white, cement block wall with the only decoration a clock. Every two parts another minute went by. “One hundred and twenty parts in an hour, each one clicking the counter and getting me closer to the end of the 8-hour shift. Only have to make eight times 120, that’s 960 spools and I’m done for the day. Hmm, at $1.35 per hour, and 120 parts per hour, I am getting just over a penny per part; that’s 1-1/8 cents a part.

Wonder how much they get for the part?”

Once I got the routine automatic, I looked around the huge room. It was noisy, hot, and filled with machines with a person at each one. Along my wall were five hand-molding machines; each with a person doing the same thing as I was – making different parts.

I noticed some had slower and some faster cycles. Some made gears; different colors of plastic were in use. One of the workers had a fan plugged in blowing on her and a seat cushion that turned out to be her own property. Maybe 15 to 20 people working across the whole floor.

Behind me, across the middle of the floor were many huge molding presses. The operators sat on stools and watched through a glass window as the machines automatically closed; injected their plastic; opened and the part dropped and continued. The people didn’t seem to be doing anything but watching the machine run on its own. The noise was too loud to talk to my neighbors. A glassed in booth turned out to be the quality control lab with Jack working our shift. A few women sat at a table clipping plastic parts from their molding stems. For the next four hours I became part of the machine.

At 6:30 p.m., the relief guy came by and introduced himself. “I’m John. You get 10 minutes to have your supper and go to the bathroom. You can eat on the picnic table outside or at the table in the break room.

Some candy and pop machines in there too.”

I ate my sandwich and thought about a pop at 10 cents. At 1-1/8 cents per part, pop costs nine parts. Too much work to waste on sugar water. I wouldn’t be making enough money to pay for college at the job even if I saved every cent, so no waste! Back to work – only three hours and 20 minutes left; 200 minutes; 400 parts. Now 399, 398, 397… like the bottles of beer left on the wall.

As I watched the counter click away the minutes darkness fell outside. Big garage doors were open, ventilating the building, and cooler air mixed with the stink of hot melted plastic (within a week, I couldn’t smell it anymore). Eventually, the clock was just about 11 p.m. and a guy came to the machine.

“You’re new,” he said, “how did your first day go?”

“Pretty long!”

“You get used to it. The trick is to let your mind drift and think of other things – just let a little of your brain run the machine. Night shift is best – coolest and least interruption from bosses.” He took on my rhythm losing only 10 seconds in the transfer. I marked down 940 good parts out of 955 parts made.

Riding home, I asked Mark about the big machines where the people seemed to do no work at all. “They watch through the glass door. If a part sticks, they slide open the door, poke the part out and spray the mold and then let it go automatically. If they miss a sticking part, the mold will try to close and likely break something. I’m a mechanic, so I

put the molds in the machines and repair them if they break and keep things running.”

“I remember one guy running one of those machines,” commented LeRoy,” and all day long only one time did a part stick, and of course he missed it and the mold broke!”

Mark and LeRoy had been there a few years and worked their way off the press floor to better jobs as mechanics. The bottom job was running the hand molds I worked on all summer. Rumor was the most profit was from these cheaper hand machines, but no one wanted to work on them when the “no work” machines paid the same.

My older brother, Marvin, phoned me a week later, “Can you get me on there for the summer?” I approached the foreman, “My older brother has been teaching in N.D. for the winter and wants to find a summer job.

Do you think he could get on here too?”

“Is he like you?”

Wondering how I should answer, I fudged. “He works hard – used to farm work and is reliable. He worked a whole summer when he was 16, seven days a week 12 hours a day pitching peas for Stokelys.

“He’s 20.”

“OK, have him come in ready for work next Monday.”

Marv started the next week and having his 1964 Rambler Classic, took on my share of driving. He, LeRoy and Mark were all Class of ’62 friends, having spent lots of time together in ag, shop, FFA and the usual classes.

Bill Tomlinson, from Luck, another new high school graduate, joined the rotation a couple of weeks later. He drove his old Hudson from Luck coming into Cushing in a cloud of blue smoke where he paid to ride with us on to Dresser. “Don’t think it will last the summer if I drive all the way to Dresser,” he commented about his wonderfully streamlined old car.

As we got to know others on our shift, we started getting advice. Occasionally the machines broke down and we had to wait for a mechanic to fix them. Joe, a semiretired farmer told me, “whenever you have nothing to do, pick up a broom and sweep around your machine or the whole area around you. Even if there isn’t anything to sweep. The bosses will see you hard at work all of the time and when the times get hard, you will be the last one they lay off. It kept me working back in the ‘30s when most people couldn’t find a job.”

Jack, the quality control person: “Watch the parts you make closely. If you see anything wrong, get me over here. Nothing looks worse to the boss than wasting time making defective parts. Don’t wait – get me right away. I got promoted to this job partly because I was always careful to make good parts.”

Our three foremen rotated shifts. When Mr. X rotated to ours, Mavis warned Marv and I to stay out of the bathroom. After that I didn’t use the bathroom the rest of the summer. We never missed our shift and worked hard and had no problems with bosses or anyone all summer.

Norris Hoag had a farm on Sunny Avenue east of St. Croix Falls. He worked the afternoon shift at the factory along with other part-time farmers. “Just not enough money in farming to make a decent living. Hope my kids find something better, something that pays more than this factory. You should get an education, find one job that pays enough to live on!” His son Don and I were both ’65 SCF grads. Don got in at Andersen window and retired as a manager from a very good job a few years ago following his father’s advice.

When you started your shift, you glanced at the machine ticket that listed the parts made each day for each shift since the mold had been in use. If you matched the number of parts that the other shifts made, you felt comfortable. Occasionally, probably to ease the boredom, a competition would start. You made 50 parts more than the last guy. The next guy might ignore it, or rise to the challenge and make more yet. Some competitions went for several days; each person getting smoother on the process, and wasting less time and adding to the part total until it might rise to double the initial rate. I remember one competition where Marvin didn’t even take his 10-minute break for fear the break person would slack off and mess up his total. Then, as quickly as it started, the competition would be over and back to a reasonable rate. The bosses liked the competition as it made them look good too.

When one run of parts was completed, the molds were changed and generally the plastic type or color would change too. The

Collected by

Russ Hanson

River Road

Ramblings heating nozzle was turned to inject continuously on the floor so the old plastic all melted out and the new coming in until it was pure. The waste plastic oozed slowly to the floor and hardened in waterfall/poollike shapes of two colors. Marv and I found them fascinating sculptures and rummaged through the garbage bins to find interesting pieces. My favorite was a black-and-white Madonna-like statue, 3 feet tall with a rimmed pool at the bottom and flowing robes topped with an almost realistic scarfcovered head. I took it with me to college where an art student begged it off me for a wedding present. Nowadays I would have put it on e-Bay, where a piece of toast with a burned image of the Virgin Mary sells for thousands of dollars!

Everyone was looking forward to the first two weeks of July when the plant closed for a vacation for everyone. Some were going fishing; some traveling; some catching up on the farm; everyone had something interesting planned for their two weeks off for the year. Marvin and I were looking forward to it too, even though as new employees it was not a paid vacation for us.

Friday before vacation started, the boss the stopped us on the way out, “You know, we have a dozen or more new employees that don’t get vacation pay. We decided to run the plant the whole two weeks with two 12-hours shifts. You come in 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the next two weeks.” We were disappointed, but figured – Oh well, we need the money. We normally earned $54 per week (actually got about $45 take-home pay).

Those two weeks added 40 hours’ overtime at $2 per hour – an extra $80! The two weeks went by slowly and reinforced our plans to go on to college and get paid more for our work.

July was hot that year and inside the plant was probably 100 degrees plus. “You can bring a fan,” said the boss. Marvin went to an auction on his weekend off and bought a used table fan for $3. I had one from the 1930s bought for a quarter at the SCF Methodist rummage sale a year earlier. With a drop of 3-In-One oil on each bearing at the beginning of each shift, it groaned away blowing hot air past me, making conditions more bearable.

Marvin and I got home about 11:30 p.m., went to bed and got up at 7:30 to 8 in the morning. When we could, we went to Roger Lake fishing in the morning, borrowing Mac For’s old wood boat tied to a tree for the summer. Most days we spent several hours helping on the farm, lots of haying and helping with the oats. We only worked five days a week, Monday – Friday. The routine was not too bad. You didn’t take anything home from the job – no worries or homework.

Your mind could wander as far as you let it while running the machines.

The only time to visit with other employees was before and after work. We got to know most of them a little. What I remember is how nice everyone was to us. I think the folks got along pretty well on the shift.

Everyone seemed to do their job well. There may have been a few jealousies of who got the easier machines or machines with the easier cycles. We new employees were always on the hand machines. We really didn’t care, as these harder ones weren’t hard for farm boys and actually made the eight hours go by faster.

On our last day, a week into September as college was ready to start and our last afternoon shift was over, our shift mates took time to say goodbye. The boss said, “Stop by next spring. You guys did good work, and we will take you on again.” The rest wished us good luck in school with the common message, “Stick to the education and go get one of those high-paying jobs!”

“The people were nice,” Marvin said, “but sitting facing a wall at 100 degrees for eight hours straight being paid to move your arms is not what I want for my future.” After graduating from college and teaching fourth-graders for 13 years, Marvin gave up teaching, and for a brief spell went back to a plastic factory. “It’s better than teaching!” he told me.

MARCH 24, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 5

Just a gentle reminder

I found the following essay in

my files, and probably should use it at a more auspicious time, but spring is here and summer will quickly follow.

The warmer seasons will usher in parade after parade as each small community celeAbrahamzon brates its history and heritage.

In the long-ago past each school day began with the Pledge of Allegiance and learning proper flag etiquette.

Are students still learning this in today’s world? Is patriotism still taught and fostered?

The parades of 2010 will extend over many months, and it’s time to get back to basics, so here goes. Please take it to heart.

Some things are not learned instinctively, some things must be taught, experienced and felt.

Bernice

Behind the Signpost

Remember me … I’m your flag Some people call me Old Glory, some call me the Stars and Stripes and the Star-Spangled Banner. But, whatever you call me, I am your flag, the flag of the United States of America. Well, something has been bothering me, so I thought that I might talk it over with you, because it is about me.

I remember some time ago, people lined up on both sides of the street to watch the parades and naturally I was leading every parade, proudly waving in the breeze. When your dad saw me coming, he immediately removed his hat and placed it over his left shoulder so that his right hand was directly over his heart – remember?

And you, I remember you standing there straight as a soldier. You didn’t have a hat but you were giv-

ing the right salute. Remember your little sister, not to be outdone, was saluting the same as you, with her right hand over her heart. Remember? What happened? I’m still the same old flag. Oh, I have a few more stars and a lot more blood has been shed since those parades of long ago.

But now I don’t feel proud as I used to. When I come down your street, you just stand there with your hands in your pockets. Oh, I may get a small glance but then you look away. I see children running around shouting … they don’t seem to know who I am. I saw one man take off his hat and then looked around. He didn’t see anybody else with their hats off, so he quickly put his back on.

Is it a sin to be patriotic anymore? Have you forgotten what I stand for and the many wars I’ve been through?

Take a look at the Memorial Honor Rolls sometime of those who never came back to keep this republic free – one nation under God. When you salute me, you are saluting them.

Well, it won’t be long until I’ll be coming down the street again, maybe today on July Fourth you will see me leading a parade. So when you see me, Stand up straight … Place your right hand over your heart … and I’ll salute you by waving back and I’ll know that you remembered.

(Note: The above should bring a lump to your throat, perhaps a tear or two, and yes, pride of country, loyalty and prayers for the men and women defending our country and its honor.)

Until next week, Bernice

Frederic Arts group fifinnds home, plans activities FREDERIC - The Frederic Village Board and the Frederic Arts Board have signed an agreement that allows Frederic Arts to occupy the former American Legion building at 310 Lake Street West in Frederic. It will be used for arts programming, events and meeting space.

The group has planned a number of upcoming events and activities, including: • April Movie matinees. Take in a classic. Low-key, popcorn and treats available in a comfortable setting.

Suggested donation is $3. Check the Web site for location, dates and titles, which will include “Casablanca” and “Some Like it Hot.” Open to everyone, bring the family.

• 6 x 6 Fundraiser. Six-by six-inch frame available for anyone who wants to contribute, (you don’t need to claim to be an artist ). Fill the space and donate to the sale to raise funds for Frederic Arts.

• 2010 Earth Arts Spring Art Tour • Donate your treasures to Frederic Arts annual yard sale during Frederic’s villagewide event, May 8. Check the site or contact info@fredericarts.org for more information.

• Paint a Bird. Family Days. Open to kids of all ages.

Paint your favorite bird and exhibit in the parade. Stay tuned.

• Music in the Park. Frederic Arts will be partnering

Frederic Arts, a community based, all-volunteer organization, has a temporary home in the former American Legion building. — Photo submitted with the village/parks board to present a variety of music this summer at both the historical center and Coon Lake Park locations. Details as soon as available.

Read more at www.FredericArts.org. — submitted

School, will be serving as the festival manager.

“These festivals are a great tradition in Wisconsin involving over 200,000 students annually,” said WSMA Executive Director Michael George.

WSMA music festivals support school music programs as part of a comprehensive education by encouraging the study of quality music literature; motivating students to prepare and perform to the best of their abilities; improving students understanding of music literature and concepts (performance through understanding) and providing a performance assessment to improve individual and group achievement.

For more information on WSMA, go to www.wsmamusic.org. - from WSMA

50 Years Ago A broken water pipe at the Dr. D.G. Harlander home caused considerable damage.-Only 17 ballots were cast at Frederic on Caucus Tuesday.-The new Star Route was in place in early March.-Clam Falls voters had to decide on election site at Lewis as usual or out at Maple Valley School.-Winter hit a low blow as spring approached.-The annual meeting of the West Sweden Creamery was held March 10.-A sprayer school was held in Frederic on March 16.-The Siren Coin Laundry was open seven days a week with Maytag equipment.-The Leader office had boxed stationery at $3.25/box.-File folders were $2.50 per 100.-A food preservation meeting was held March 16 at Webster.-Burnett County ASC announced a wheat-exemption program.-News came in of the Burnett County Audubon Society.-Marvin’s Shoe Shop at Frederic had a shoe clearance with prices ranging from $1.98, $2.98, $3.98 to $5.98.-Frederic Tavern closing hours were up for referendum vote on April 5.-A schedule change was made on the Soo Line effective March 20.-A fugitive led Polk County officials on a four-hour chase around, Milltown.-The resignation of six teachers was accepted by the Frederic School Board.-Frederic won 15 A’s and four B’s at Forensic meet.-The Frederic High School was preparing to present “State Fair” on March 24.

40 Years Ago The Tin Man, St. Croix Falls, offered heating and plumbing and pump repair. (Think how many children were photographed through the years standing next to the Tin Man.).-Specials at the Frederic Co-op Store included round steak at 99¢/lb., toilet tissue at 10 rolls for 68¢, oranges at three dozen for $1, grapefruit at 10 for 69¢ and Washington Delicious apples at $1.69 for 1/3 bushel.-Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included bananas at 2 lbs. for 23¢, corn at six cans for $1, peas at seven cans for $1, tomato soup at 13¢/can, rib steak at 89¢/lb., Little Sizzlers at 53¢ for 12-oz. package. (How would you like to go grocery shopping back then?).-Looking ahead to early April, DesJardins, Liljeberg and Hagberg were elected as trustees in Frederic; three new supervisors were elected to Polk County Board positions including Wayne Shirley, Joseph L. Baygor and Loyal Randall.Siren elected Roger Richison and Robert Nelson as new supervisors.-The valedictorian at Frederic was Kathy Martin and the saluatorian was Rita Ronningen.-Specials at Anderson’s Store in Siren included grade A whole fryers at 29¢/lb. or cut up at 33¢/lb., thighs and legs at 49¢/lb. and wings at 33¢/lb.-The Falun Co-op Creamery closed April 1.

The township of Meenon was asked to share landfill closing costs.-The feed grain sign-up would end April 13.-The Siren Village Board decided not to pay for utility extensions.-WITC received top ranking for project grant.-National FFA Week was celebrated Feb. 17-24.-Parent education courses were set at Danbury.Siren Auto Supply offered radiator repair.-Author Jean Schmidt of Siren wrote a children’s book.-Lois Taylor wrote the Siren Senior Citizens news.-News came from Voyager Village, Trade River, Happy Corners, Viola Lake, Friendly Corners and many other little communities.-Business of the Week was Wood River Construction under Bev and Curt Swingstrom near Falun.-One of the snowmobile machines hit 99 mph at Jaycees radar run.-Chuck Engelhart spoke on chemical dependency at the Siren School in February.Burnett Dairy cheese will be featured on “Venture North” on Channel 2 TV.-There was a liquor license limit to referendum in Luck.-Social service salary increase was rejected by Polk County supervisors.-The value of the Frederic Hospital was of economic value to the community.-A surprise 25th-anniversary party was given at North Luck Church for Dwain and Terry Mattson on Feb. 25.

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Rock club starts new season LUCK – The long winter recess for the Indianhead Gem and Mineral Society is over so spring has really arrived.

The first meeting for 2010 is set for Monday, April 5, at 7 p.m., at the Luck Senior Citizens Center. Members and guest will be able to visit, and the actual business program begins promptly at 7:30 p.m., under Dan Beal, president.

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20 Years Ago

Local students participate in district music festival SIREN – Music students from area schools will take part in a Wisconsin School Music Association sanctioned Solo and Ensemble Music Festival to be held at Siren High School on Tuesday, March 30.

During the festival, which is free and open to the public, students will perform vocal and instrumental solos, duets, trios and small ensembles before an adjudicator.

WSMA music festivals annually attract thousands of students from middle, junior high and high schools throughout Wisconsin. The festival will draw students from a number of area schools, including Siren High School, Siren Middle School, and Webster High School.

This WSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival will be held on Tuesday, March 30, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Siren High School. Bryn Anderson, band director from Siren High

Do you remember ?

The program is show-and-tell with the display of new finds or treasures. It may include a new rock and mineral book, a prize specimen, a new gravel pit to explore with permission, a new video or rock crafter. Perhaps someone has an idea for a program at one of the monthly meetings.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Lewis

653-4281 LaVerne Leep returned home last week Sunday after spending three weeks with daughter, Diane Ackland and Ron at Hutchinson, Minn. Diane had the misfortune of falling and breaking her ankle while shoveling snow.

Doctors waited a few days before operating on her ankle with steel plates, etc. and she had to keep her leg elevated. Wishing her a good recovery.

LaVerne was there for Diane’s birthday during that time and was a good help. Ron is an over-the-road trucker during the week and is home weekends.

There will be no jam session the first Saturday in April. Check back in May. The choir sang at the Sunday morning church service at Lewis. Sunday’s mission offering was designated for the Frederic Food Shelf. Nonperishable food items are also welcome.

Lunch was served after Sunday’s service

by Sylvia and Phil Scheitzel, and people

seemed happy to linger.

The newsletter for the Lewis-Siren U.M. Church is in the works.

There were pussy willows on the altar Sunday morning at church courtesy of LaVonne Boyer plus several plants.

Looking ahead: Volunteers will clean the kitchen cupboards at church on Saturday, April 10. Help will be appreciated.

People say some robins stayed all winter this year, which seems strange when they have wings to fly away to a warmer climate.

Looking ahead: The Northwest Regional Writers will meet the second Friday in April at 1 p.m. at Espresso Cabin, Grantsburg, near the Catholic church on Hwy. 70. The assignment is to write something humorous, perhaps about April Fools’ Day or whatever.

The date of the Spring Writers Conference had to be changed in order to get certain speakers on the all-day program at Amery.

More information next week. Posters are out.

Bernice Abrahamzon

The date is April 3.

Someone phoned from Eau Claire saying there is a lot of hay ground available down in that area. That’s a little bit far to travel unless you find a jobber to cut, bale and haul.

Perhaps this year, we can put in an order, or a request, for sufficient rainfall to assure sufficient hay during the coming growing season.

The pine trees on the Lewis church grounds have been trimmed, hopefully judiciously.

The March monthly board meeting is set for Wednesday, March 31, 7 p.m., at the Lewis church preceded by a fellowship potluck supper. (In Indiana, potluck suppers are called pitch-in suppers.)

Busy days ahead with Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Glorious Easter.

Last week Monday, your correspondent had a chance to play Scrabble again. We

Siren Senior Center Nona Severson came to our rescue this last week and wanted us to clarify how we were going to have the Dining at Five Dinner on April 1. Duh! We are having our Good Friday breakfast on April 2 so Thursday, the first will not work at all as the gals have to use the kitchen and all of the tables have to be set up on Thursday afternoon. So folks, the Dining at Five Dinner has been pushed ahead to April 8. The extra week wait will be well worth it.

If at all possible plan to get out and come and enjoy the center’s Good Friday breakfast.

This promises to be the best breakfast in town

that day and the most reasonable. The breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

A reminder to the Friday Spades players, we will not be playing cards that afternoon.

Our 500 card party plans are falling into place. We have been fortunate to have had some door prizes donated already and we are sending letters to the businesses in the community requesting donations so all of the people attending the party will have a chance to go home with a remembrance even if they don’t win the “big money.” We are also planning on having a silent auction which we will have displayed the week of the party so

Siren

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Well, as I reported in my last column, the big black critters were out and it wouldn’t be very long before they would pay us a visit in bear country. Last Monday night we got our first visit. We usually take down all feeders we can, but come Tuesday morning we found the leftover suet bag torn and on the ground, the poles for the bird feeders needed to be straightened back up and the metal tree-rat feeder attached to the tree had the bottom almost straightened out so that had to be put back right. Being as dry as it is in our backyard, no tracks so don’t know which one came for a visit. We usually have about seven different bears, however, PeeWee has been our first to arrive the past few years. The little varmints are also out and about as our cat has already made us a present of two chipmunks; spring is early this year.

The grandmas group met last Monday at the home of Erna Lueck on Larson Lake. A great potluck lunch was enjoyed by all and the afternoon spent visiting and doing a variety of crafts. Those present were Marge Peterson, her mom, Carol Juve, Naomi Glover, Dorothy Lahners and Bev Beckmark. It was a beautiful sight watching the geese swim again in the water on Larson Lake as we visited, another sure sign that we are in for an early spring this year.

Bev Beckmark

Sympathy to the family of Carolyn Beckland who passed away March 11.

Got a call from Erna Lueck on Friday saying she has had robins in her yard for the past few days, she lives on Larson Lake just east of Siren.

Congratulations to elementary student Grace Schultz, middle-schooler Arron Johnson and high-schooler Josh Lemieux for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week.

I have a neighbor and friend who have a rather large bunch of flying tree rats in their area. I haven’t seen any here in bear country yet but you can bet your bottom dollars I am on the lookout for them.

Have you ever thought about taking a trip to Texas? If you have there’s a bus trip going there in October from the ninth to the 17th that’s nine days and eight nights of fun, plus you can meet some of your neighbors on the bus or make new friends. Enjoy a guided tour of San Antonio, cruise San Antonio’s famous river walk district, visit the Alamo and the Imax theater for a presentation of “Alamo …

The Price of Freedom,” you even get a tour of President LBJ’s ranch plus so much more.

For more info or if you want to sign up, call Shirley Bloom at 715-349-2514. Deadline for sign-up for the trip is May 1.

Orange

Fran Krause

Fran Krause, Amy Kopecky and Diane Medeglia attended the HCE Executive Board meeting Tuesday at the government center.

Saturday the Orange 4-H took part in the cultural arts fair. The club did very well.

Kathryn Krause spent her spring break from UW-River Falls doing mission work in inner Chicago. On her way home she met her sister Allyson who was just starting her break from UW-Stevens Point, and they both spent the weekend at home.

LaVonne O'Brien

Barb Munger

everyone in the community will have a chance to bid on some very nice items. The winners will be chosen on the day of the party so we are hoping even the folks that don’t play 500 will stop in to participate.

Marge Nyberg wasn’t at cards on Wednesday and as she usually keeps me in line I neglected to write down the winners at 500.

Sorry about that, but I did get the winners at Spades on Friday and they were, Virginia Martin, Arnie Borchert, Anke Olesen, Nona Severson and Barb Munger. Marie Van Gilder and Candace Doriott furnished the treats for the players.

ST. CROIX FALLS - Join naturalists Julie Fox and Barb Walker for the final winter nature story time this season.

Meet them at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park for a story and activity chosen especially for preschoolers and their parents. After a brief spring break, the popular program will resume again on

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Ethel Peterson who passed away this past week.

If you’re passing by, stop in and have a cup of coffee or tea. We have a nutritious dinner on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. Dime Bingo is played on Tuesday, 500 on Wednesday and Spades on Friday.

All of the activities begin promptly at 1 p.m.

For information call the center at 715-3497810 or for dining at five or daily dinner reservations 715-349-2845.

Cloverton-Markville

Fran Levings

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Several of us out here from the little townships of Arna and New Dosey attended the Hunger Awareness Meal held at the Evangelical Free Church in Sandstone, Minn., on March 14. We were randomly divided into three groups – a meal for wealthy people, a meal for middle-class people and a meal for poor people. Speeches by volunteers of the host organization, Family Pathways, stressed the need to understand that the face of hunger has changed with this recession. People who have never needed food-shelf services before are now in situations where they cannot feed their children or themselves.

Marlene and Don Mishler, Cheryl and Gene Wickham, Fran and Dave Baker, Robin and John Fornengo, Brannan, Jason and Elijah Best, Pam and Leon Berg, Evelyn Johnson and Darlene Merimonti all agree that it was a worthwhile evening.

Mary and Frank Schaaf, after shopping in St. Cloud, Minn., a while back, had lunch with his sister and her husband, Marie and Gene Stadick, St. Stephan, Minn. Another day had them in Mora, Minn., for car repair and eating the St. Patrick’s Day lunch at the Grand Buffet.

Patty Koehler spent five days in Green Bay last week for the annual sibling get-together and the celebration of her mom’s 83rd birthday. She and her sister, Beth, took an afternoon to visit the rock and mineral show in Menasha.

Shirley and Jerry Blokzyl spent St. Patrick’s

Thursday morning Bob Burford stopped to have coffee with Jack and LaVonne O’Brien.

Thursday afternoon Jack and LaVonne were in Stillwater, Minn.

Sunday Tim and Vikki O’Brien had dinner Karen Mangelson called on Bertha, Harvey with Jack and LaVonne after spending the and Annie Asmus Wednesday morning. Later, weekend in Duluth.

Sandy Johnson and children spent Thurs- she visited Lois Snyder.

Friday evening visitors of Maynard and day evening until Sunday with John and Ronda Mangelsen were Grace, Hannah, Reeny Neinstadt.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen and Dylan Longhenry.

Donna and Gerry Hines went to Centerville, Minn., Saturday. They attended the middleschool play “Beauty and the Beast.” Their granddaughter, Alex Hines, was an actress in Thursdays in June through August. the presentation and she also sang in the

Day in McGregor, Minn., visiting her mom, Ann Boyland, at the Northland Assisted Living Community.

Marlene and Evelyn Johnson served the soup and sandwiches prior to the Lenten service at the Zion Lutheran Church in Markville last week.

A final activity for the Mishlers was attending the 3rd birthday party for great-grandson Ben at the home of grandson Neil in Coon Rapids, Minn., last Saturday.

Cheryl Carlson, Town of Blaine, and I took a little road trip down to the whole foods coop in Luck last week, then ate lunch at the Wren Café. She sent a scrapbook home for us to look over. It was put together by her husband, Ken, and tells about the early 1900s settling of Markville. We found it to be fascinating.

Dave and I had the maple-syrup kids over for spaghetti last week. They are putting up a lot of syrup on the state land off Hay Creed Road. Scoggin Zimmerman and Erin Adams, Twin Cities, are the leaders of the crew.

Mention must be made of bodies of two husky dogs that surfaced when the snow melted on the Cloverton Road. These beautiful creatures appear to have been shot, probably last fall and dumped along the road where they became snow covered. No one seems to know who their owners were or the circumstances leading to their deaths. We are saddened by this event.

Pet your animals, wherever you are.

Dewey - LaFollette

Wisconsin Interstate Park Final winter nature story time

miss Eva Hansen at the Luck Pioneer Home (very happy there) and Doris Lindquist at Sophie’s Manor, Centuria. (Hi to her, too).

It is hard to believe that Darlene Jensen passed away so suddenly. As former Leader proofreaders, she and Bernice enjoyed playing Scrabble together.

They exchanged the same Christmas card every year, signing it “From one old proofreader to another.” Oh, they had stories to tell.

At meetings of the Northwest Regional Writers, Bob MacKean and Bernice have proofreader stories to share, too. Bernice goes back to the days of the old linotypes, type drawers and hot lead.

The local writers club has placed the last of their club books, “Come Read with Me,” at the Leader office, Frederic, at a reduced rate. Poetry, essays, articles, etc.

Sheila Staples and Rick Abrahamzon went to the Siren school on Saturday to judge the annual 4-H contest.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. Nature story time is free of charge, but a state park sticker is required to enter the park. Annual passes for 2010 are $25 for Wisconsin residents or $35 for nonresidents. Daily passes are $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents.

For more information call Fox at 715-4833747. - submitted

chorus. Gerry and Donna stayed overnight with Barry and Sue Hines and returned home Sunday.

Saturday visitors of Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Don and Lida Nordquist, and Jan, Caleb and Hannah Schott.

Baxter and Celie Mangelsen were guests of their grandparents, Hank and Karen Mangelsen, on Monday and Tuesday last week.

Hannah and Grace Mangelsen stayed with them over the weekend.

Academic news LUCK – Justin Virkus, a 2009 graduate from Luck School, is attending WITC for an associate degree in accounting. He is part of a group called Business Professionals of America. The mission of BPS is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citi-

zenship, academic and technological skills.

He took part in the BPA Spring Leadership Conference in February at Lake Geneva. He and his partner, Dave, took second place in the Small Business Management Team. This will quality them to participate in nationals in Anaheim, Calif., this May. – submitted

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. Well, the big parade has come and gone, and I, for one, had an exciting day! I’ve never seen so many people (or green) in one place before! I had a lot of fun, and Mom said I was a peach.

My pals Kaylee, Paws, Jack and two baby puppies all marched down the parade route with me. My brother came along as well, but he didn’t have such a great time and, hence, made an early exit. He was alright at first, but I think the crowd got to him, and the noise, and then a spectator on the sidelines decided it would be funny to holler at him and tease him because he’s only got three legs. That was pretty mean. I wanted to rear up and knock him over with my paws and say, “What’s the matter, Two Legs, do you have a problem with your balance?”

After that, my brother said, “I’m outta here.”

He slipped his collar and took off running back to the peace and quiet of our fort on wheels. Mom’s friend made sure he got back to the truck OK and stayed with him until the parade was over. I felt bad. As they say, there’s one in every crowd... The rest of the crowd, however, was pretty nice.

Everyone wanted to pet me and my furry Norimon is a kindly older gentleman looking for a home in need of a calming presence with lap-warming capabilities. Norimon is an 8-year-old, neutered male with a short white-and-gray coat. He gets along with other cats and plays with young kittens as if they are his grandchildren. Norimon doesn’t have a confrontational bone in his body and will adapt well to a home with another friendly cat. He particularly enjoys a belly rub now and again. Quiet evenings on the couch with you are his reward at the end of the day.

Animal welfare is making news in Wisconsin. On Dec. 1, 2009, Wisconsin Gov. Jim

friends, and folks put a lot of money in my can to help out the shelter.

At the end of the line, I even got to ride back up the hill on a float!

How cool. I will remember that day fondly (mostly) for a long time, but I’m also glad to be back home where life is calm. My brother simply says, “Hmmph!” I can’t say I blame him.

Back at the shelter, arrived two YAPpenings there’ve new faces - a dog and a cat. Oh, and a rabbit ... of all things! I’ll tell you about her first.

Buns is a mini flop-eared female, about 4 years old. She has Siamese coloring, and is a social rabbit who likes to be petted. A new cat, Cleo, also came to stay with us. She is 6-1/2 with a black coat and white under her chin. She was pretty shy the day I came to visit, as are a lot of my furry pals are at first.

Fang included. Fang is a white shepherd, male, and he’s about 2 years old. He was

picked up in Grantsburg. This poor fella is so thin that you can see all his bones! He’s been getting extra groceries, though, so he will fill back out and look like he’s supposed to. It must be terrible to go hungry. I‘m sure glad my friends at the shelter are around to take care of dogs like Fang.

The all-girl puppy population is decreasing quickly. Four of the eight Lab/husky-mix pups are spoken for, and after the parade, I’m sure there will be inquiries on the two that were there. They sure are darling. My friends Natalia and Carley are going home already, and Lyle was reunited with his owners. The big, fluffy white cat, Sugar, also found a home. He got a haircut, and I couldn’t help but stare at him because I thought he looked silly. I kept that to myself, though, as I didn’t want him slapping me upside the head. Sometimes he looks like he means business.

I’ve only got one thing to ask for this week, and that is laundry soap. Everyone at the shelter gets a clean blanket, every day, so the washing machine gets a workout. Can you bring us some soap, please? Thank you.

Finally, I’ll just give you a quick reminder to

mark your calendars for Saturday, April 17.

That’s our annual spaghetti dinner fundrasier. There will be good food, a silent auction, and the drawing for our big spring raffle prizes. The event runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the Moose Lodge on Hwy. 70 between Webster and Siren. Dinner is $8 if you’re an adult, and $6 if you are a pup under 15.

I did not get to show off my stick-twirling skills last weekend. It would have been too hard to focus on that with so much else going on, and, well, my mom said I couldn’t bring my giant stick because someone might get hurt. I suppose that’s true, especially when I think of Mr. Smarty Pants in the crowd. Pick on my brother, will ya.... I’ve got all spring and summer, however, to relive the day and stomp around and twirl sticks to my heart’s content at home.

The month says March! So that’s what I’m going to do.

Take care, everyone, and I’ll see you here next week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096.

Doyle signed Act 90 into law, regulating dog breeding and the sale of dogs in Wisconsin.

This law has been a decade in the making and represents cooperation among many different interests. The intent is to protect the welfare of dogs and protect consumers who purchase or adopt dogs.

This new law will affect dog breeders, outof-state dog dealers, pet stores, dog auctions, nonprofit animal shelters, animal

control facilities and flea markets. It will help stop the suffering and inhumane care of dogs in puppy mills throughout the state. This is a huge win for animal rights in Wisconsin.

Adoptable pets in animal shelters received a nod earlier this past year, when October was declared Adopt a Shelter Pet Month in Wisconsin.

This declaration will put the spotlight on shelter animals in need of a second chance and promote animal shelters as a great place to find a next family pet.

Last week in Polk County, a private victory in the name of animal rights was won in court. In this instance, the case was four years in the making. A local family set out for a picnic on their rural property. Their two dogs ran alongside the ATV to be a part of this happy family event. Shots were fired and one of the dogs limped home with multiple gunshot wounds that were inoperable. A trail of blood was followed to the neighbors

property and charges were filed.

The second dog was never recovered.

After four years of waiting for their day in court, the grieving family received the verdict they had hoped for in memory of their beloved pets. The defendant was found guilty. He must pay the family $1,000 and serve probation. This dollar amount will never repay the family for the loss of their pets but their unwillingness to stand by and allow this to happen without recognition is admirable and a win for all animals and pet owners in Polk County.

Animal cruelty is difficult to enforce because the witnesses are usually unable to testify.

Without a human eyewitness, animal cruelty often goes undetected and therefore is not able to be prosecuted in a court of law. That is why the recent ruling in this case is so important to animal rights in Polk County.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery, 715-268-7387 or online at arnellhumane.org.

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St. Croix Valley Senior Center

by Carol VanBuskirk

Our news hasn’t been in the last few weeks, but we still kept busy at the center.

We held our first flea market on March 10.

We will have another one on the second Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The public is invited to reserve a table for an indoor flea market. Stop in and look and have a cup of coffee.

Tuesday was a busy day with exercise at 10 a.m., Skip-Bo at 11 a.m. and 500 cards and dominos at 12:30 p.m. We were happy to see Dolores Benson able to return after her fall. Dolores won first in Dominos and her husband, Don, won first in 500.

Corned beef and cabbage was served on St. Patrick’s Day with 62 people attending.

After dinner, Hand and Foot, Dominos and 500 cards were played.

Thursday was another full day at the cen-

ter. Exercise at 10 a.m., Skip-Bo at 11 a.m., potluck at 12:30 p.m. and then our monthly meeting. After the meeting, 500 cards were played with Phil Mevissen, Gladys Howitz, Ardis Brown and Dottie Adams winners. In the evening, cards were played again with BerNel Ward and Kim Rosen winning the nine bid. The winners were Bob Norlander, Kim Rosen, Sue Lundstrom and Shirley Sims.

On Friday, 17 people played Bingo. Iva Hansen won the cover-all game.

Our center is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. with the coffeepot always on. Everyone is welcome to stop in for a visit.

The calendar finally says it’s spring and the robins have returned. Spring flowers should be seen soon.

Enjoy.

Webster Senior Center Happy spring! Spring brings new beginnings. And so begins a new era at the senior center.

An election of officers was held on Monday, March 15, and the results are: president, Dave Wardean; first vice president, Bob Gleason; second vice president, Theresa Gloege; secretary, Earl Boelter; treasurer, Maxine Peterson.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the outgoing officers, Mary Martin, Gladys Beers, Margel Ruck and Jane Wardean, for their years of service and dedication.

There were 21 players for dime Bingo on Wednesday. Nancy O’Brien furnished the Irish treats. We always have room for more.

Everyone is welcome.

Five men played pool on Thursday and only three ladies played cards. Come on in and join the fun.

We are working on some new activities for the near future. If you have any ideas of what you would like, please give us a call or better yet, stop in. New ideas are always welcome.

Nikki’s corned beef and cabbage was served at the evening meal. Stop in and pick up a menu and sign up for the days she serves your favorites. The food is great and conversation is always lively.

Two committees were appointed at the

Bernie Boelter

February meeting. Nancy O’Brien, Theresa Gloege and Bernie Boelter were named to a fundraising committee. Dave Wardean, Pat O’Brien and Earl Boelter were named to a maintenance committee.

Our appreciation is extended to Zia Louisa for their assistance in the gun raffle that was a huge success. Also for the current raffle, which consists of a print donated by Bob Schmidt, a fishing lure donated by Jack Swedberg and a print donated by Jane Wardean. Proceeds from these raffles goes into the maintenance fund.

We appreciate the work Dave Wardean did sweeping the back parking lot, fixing the light over the table where we play cards and fixing the oven.

Mark your calendar for the next potluck on Saturday, March 27. All seniors welcome, just bring a dish to pass. Setup is at 11:30 a.m. and eating at noon. Visiting and games afterward.

We are planning a yard sale on Friday, May 14, to continue raising money toward a new television. If you have any gently used items you don’t know what to do with, we will appreciate any donations for the sale. No clothing, please.

Come on in and enjoy the center.

Born at Osceola Medical Center: A boy, Brody Wesley Kobernick, born March 18, 2010, to Vince and Tannya Kobernick, Turtle Lake. Brody weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz.

••• Born at Amery Regional Medical Center: A boy, Mateo Charles Aizpurua, born Feb. 14, 2010, to Amanda and Antonio Aizpurua, Amery. Mateo weighed 6 lbs., 1-1/2 oz.

••• A girl, Abigail Marie Henck, born Feb. 22, 2010, to Melissa and Patrick Henck, Comstock. Abigail weighed 5 lbs., 7.6 oz.

••• A boy, Maddyx Tazwell Madsen, born Feb. 24, 2010, to Michelle and David Madsen, Amery. Maddyx weighed 8 lbs., 6-1/2 oz.

••• A girl, Ava Elizabeth Mau, born March 5, 2010, to Jolene and Donovan Mau, Turtle Lake. Ava weighed 8 lbs., 12.5 oz.

••• A girl, Rakiya Diann Hassan, born March 9, 2010, to Sarah and Abdirahman Hassan, Clear Lake. Rakiya weighed 6 lbs.

••• A boy, Keirnan Eugene Bakkestuen, born March 11, 2010, to Angela Brandt and Kyle Bakkestuen, Clayton. Keirnan weighed 9 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A boy, Dominic Exzander William Kelch, born March 12, 2010, to Lindsey Ruff and

Jesse Kelch, Turtle Lake. Dominic weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A boy, Austin Hayes Johnson, born March 13, 2010, to Kathryn and Chad Johnson, Milltown. Austin weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A boy, Caleb Ryan Tallent, born March 14, 2010, to Samantha and Richard Tallent, Amery. Caleb weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz.

••• Born at Osceola Medical Center: A girl, Stella Josephine Havranek, born March 11, 2010, to Anthony and Natasha Havranek, Dresser. Stella weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz.

••• Born at Burnett Medical Center: A boy, William Leland Williamson, born March 12, 2010, to Ashley LaFollette and William Williamson, Webster. William weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz. and was 19 inches long. Grandparents include Judy Williamson of Milltown, Raymond Williamson of Webster, Penny LaFollette of Tappenish, Wash., and Robert LaFollette, deceased. Great-grandparents include Cathy and Marvin Brown of Zillah, Wash., Joann LaFollette of Harrah, Wash., and Leo LaFollette, Gene and Kermit Rutsch, Violet and William Williamson, all deceased.

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Frederic Senior Center

by Ardyce Knauber

Spades was played on Monday, March 15, at 1 p.m., with the following winners: Norma Nelson in first place, Willis Williams in second place, Holly Stonesifer in third place and Lillian Murphy in fourth place.

Pokeno was played at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday.

Morning coffee group and pool is enjoyed in the mornings.

Thursday 500 cards was played at 6:30 p.m. with the following winners: Arnie

Borchert in first place, Marlyce Borchert in second place, Phyllis Peterson in third place and Bill Ihrig in fourth place.

Saturday we enjoyed the pancake breakfast sponsored by the police department. A very successful event, for the donations went to help children in dealing with problems.

Saturday a mini buffet at noon with cards to be enjoyed and afternoon refreshments.

Our executive board will meet at 9:30 on Friday, March 26.

Stop in – you are always welcome.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER

866-4334 Berenice Quernemoen had a birthday luncheon on Tuesday afternoon for Lily Gleason, Mert Kisselberg, Sam Williamson and Gladys Beers to celebrate Lily’s birthday, which was on March 14.

Welcome home to Lynn Kern who just returned home after visiting her parents for 10 days at their winter home in Green Valley, Ariz., where she enjoyed the warm weather and a view of the mountains.

The Webster Lioness Club met Thursday evening at the Webster Community Center for their regular monthly dinner meeting that was catered by Marilyn Meyer of Emily’s Restaurant. Invited guests Siren Lioness members Nancy Tamminga and Diane Hillyard also attended. Lioness Nancy performed the initiation ceremony for new Webster Lioness members Debbie Zimmerman sponsored by Gladys Beers, LaDonna Kelly sponsored by Edna Schroeder, and Trista Dahlberg sponsored by Kira Schwendeman.

As part of their committee reports President Gladys Beers indicated that $689.50 had been raised from the 50/50 ticket drawings sold by Lioness members at the Webster High School home basketball games, with the monies going into their scholarship fund. Discussion was held regarding the April 9 and 10 Lions District 27-E1 Convention at The Lodge in Siren, and the June 5 officer training to be

Webster Area News held at the Webster Baptist Church. March birthdays were recognized and with Sue Hanninen being absent, the happy-birthday song was sung to Vicky Bauer. The 50/50 drawing was won by birthday girl Vicky Bauer. If any area women are interested in becoming a member of the Webster Lioness Club, they should contact President Gladys at 715-8664392 or any other member.

Rod and Barb Preddy and daughter, Mary Jane, of Menomonie spent Friday evening and Saturday with Barb’s daughter, Amy and Dale Kitchenmaster and family of Webster.

While there, Grandma Barb baked birthday cake and cupcakes and let the children, Taylor, Joe, Shane and Aaron, help decorate them. I understand that they frosted more than just the cake, too. Rod, Barb and Mary Jane had a late Saturday afternoon dinner with Bud and I before they returned home to Menomonie.

Friends and family of Iva Leef gave her a surprise 90th birthday party on Saturday at the United Pioneer Nursing Home in Luck where she is a resident.

Red and purple alert: The Ravishing Rubies Red Hat Society will meet at noon on Tuesday, March 30, at the Yellow River Saloon and Eatery, Webster.

The Runaway Rubies Red Hat Society will meet at noon on Tuesday, April 6, at Yellow

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Lake Lodge, Webster.

There is going to be a benefit for lifelong Webster area resident Rhunae Buskirk on Saturday, April 24, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Black and Orange on West Main Street in Webster. There will be music, food and raffles with a container for cash donations. Rhunae is receiving medical treatment for terminal cancer and needs help with accumulating expenses not covered by insurance. If you wish to make a donation prior to the event and/or have items to donate for the raffle, please contact Kim Burdick/Mike Spafford at 715-566-2109. It will be greatly appreciated.

Our prayers and get-well wishes continue to go out to Rhunae Buskirk, Jim Gatten, Jerry Baxter, Edward Hals, Ann Aggerbeck; Olive Gehrke who is now back at the Frederic Nursing Home after having surgery March 14; Marie Haus who is recovering from surgery following a broken hip and has been a patient at the Amery Hospital; Ed DuFresne and Jay Staples who are both recovering from back surgeries; and Maxine Peterson’s brother, Steve Lockman of Lancaster, Minn., who is now in AL-TRU Systems Intensive Care Unit in Grand Forks.

All of us have been so close to a temptation that we’ve lost our perspective. It may have been something so small as a rumor that we

knew shouldn’t be passed along, but the urge to gossip blocked out our sense of love and good judgment. Adam and Eve faced a similar problem. They became so preoccupied with one plant in their garden paradise that they couldn’t see the forest for the tree. Look at what it cost them. The Garden of Eden had been created especially for them. In it they knew no evil, no trials, sickness or death.

They enjoyed the company of the Creator himself. Yet they gave up everything to eat the fruit of that one forbidden tree. Their mistake still plagues us. How often do we miss the whole forest of God’s goodness for a single tree of testing? The moment of temptation seems so overwhelming, the idea so irresistible, our twisted logic so justifiable.

Think about all that Adam and Eve left behind in the garden. Fill your mind with the truths of God’s word and rely on the Holy Spirit’s moment-by-moment guidance and strength. Experience the lasting joy of God’s blessing rather than temporary pleasure. Your response to temptation will make you or break you. -D’Haan. “When temptation’s darts assail us, when in devious paths we stray, let Your goodness never fail us, lead us in Your perfect way.” -”Hastings.” “Blessed is the man who endures temptation.” - James 1.12.

Webster Student Council received donation for food and toy drive Without the help of these businesses and groups this event would not possible and Webster High School extends gratitude for their continued support.

With the hopes of making Christmas merrier and easier for more than 60 local families this past year, the Webster Student Council members worked hard to weigh, sort, and package all of the generous donations of food, toys and clothing to have them delivered by Christmas. – submitted

Shown is George Costello, representative from Danbury Fire and Rescue, donating money raised to Kendra Avery and the Webster Student Council, for their annual Food and Toy Drive. – Photo submitted

Burnett Community Library

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WEBSTER – Once again the Webster Student Council hosted the food and toy drive. Each year families in the district are given a little extra help from the Webster High School to make their holiday a bit brighter. There are countless area businesses that help to make this event possible each year.

The biggest supporter is the Danbury Fire and Rescue. Each year they raise money during their annual hunters dinner and this year was no exception.

George Costello, representing their organization, brought a check for $500, a generous donation that was used to supplement the donations raised in the school and community. This event would not be possible without their dedication and help each year.

Steve Ward donated $300 from his Community Helps Fund this year. The following list of businesses have been supporters every year: Nexen, Yellow River Pharmacy, Ace Hardware, Wayne’s Foods Plus, U.S. Bank, Wild Bill’s, Holiday StationStore, Cedar Wood Apartments, Post Office, the elementary school, Bremer Bank-Danbury, the library, Bookstore, Main Store and NAPA.

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News from Bone Lake Town Board

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BONE LAKE – Polk County recently completed its state-required comprehensive plan. As a result of this plan and in compliance with the state-mandated consistency requirement between the Polk County ordinances and the comprehensive plan, the land use ordinances of Polk County are scheduled to be updated. The land information department is seeking one or two designees from Bone Lake and other towns to participate in the rewrite process by being members of a Citizen Advisory Committee. This will be the citizens opportunity to have input in developing Polk County’s land use regulations.

It is also each town’s opportunity to opt into or out of the ordinances, since this is considered a substantial rewrite of the county zoning ordinance. Bone Lake is not currently under county zoning, but is required to follow state regulations in several designated areas.

The proposed goal of the county’s project is to develop an entirely new set of land use regulations for Polk County in one codified document. This will involve analysis and review of the following: “Existing land use ordinances on record in Polk County; review of the new shoreland zoning regulations from the DNR; review of the current shoreland zoning for Polk County; and the review and/or analysis of example and template ordinance structure and language.” Along with the duties listed, the codification process will involve developing standard definitions for items such as homes, garages, etc., that will be applicable across the entire codified land use ordinance document. The time line for this update process is anticipated to be at least one year. The separate ordinances that would be included in the rewrite and codification process are the following: Comprehensive Land Use; Shoreland Zoning; Small Wind Energy; Floodplains; Subdivisions; Telecommunications Towers; Lower St. Croix Riverway and Sanitary Ordinances.

What do you think about yard work?

by Catherine Siebenthal When you think of yard work, how deep are you thinking? Could you be thinking about the gung-ho, energetic, digging-up of plant beds and planting some lovely spring flowers? Or maybe some light trimming of the old branches from the fruit trees, causing you to have to reach up high while on your tiptoes or causing you to have to climb up that ladder you had to haul out of storage, to be able to reach those branches? Most of us will think about the spring yard work in one way or another, the question is, just how hard can you work?

How about some vigorous yard raking of last year’s soggy, wet leaves and having to physically remove those heavy bags of leaves from your spring lawn? And there’s the shuffling around the yard while pushing a wheelbarrow, picking and gathering up all the loose branches and other unwanted debris, then hauling it to a better place than your yard! All this yard work, could become time consuming (could even cause you to miss Wheel of Fortune), since we tend to slow down as we age.

Sometimes it’s due to loss of strength, stamina and sometimes it’s due to illness.

Instead of exhausting yourself and jeopardizing your health, you could call Interfaith Caregivers to arrange for a volunteer to help you with your yard work. The volunteers take pride in doing a very nice job for the elderly and

Polk County’s planning process has used a bottom-up approach with themes from local municipal level plans to assist in creating the county plan.

Since all towns are affected by this proposed ordinance rewrite, each town has been invited to have one or two representatives work on this project as noted above.

The new Citizens Advisory Committee would be one of two groups working on creating this new ordinance. The second group, called the Technical Advisory Group, will be charged with taking the insights, suggestions, and recommendations from the CAC and developing the draft language for the ordinances.

As stated in last week’s Advertiser, interested citizens of Bone Lake were to have contacted the Polk County Land Information Department by March 19, and the planning advisory meetings will be scheduled for the last Wednesday of each month, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the Polk County Government Center.

Citizens are reminded that the plan commission and the town board are open meetings. The plan commission’s responsibility is to provide research on any issue assigned to it by the town board and/or the county. For example, the county has required the town board to involve the plan commission on examination of any proposed building development in the town.

The commission would then examine the proposed development plan in relation to the comprehensive plan elements. If the commission found potential conflicts, its recommendations would be proposed to the town board. The board would then decide how to authorize any such development. The plan commission does not have the final responsibility for writing ordinances or resolutions. That is the responsibility of the town board. The next plan commission meeting will be held Tuesday, April 6, at 7 p.m., at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church, and the next town board meeting will be Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m., at the clerk’s home. - submitted by Darrell Frandsen, town clerk, and Dan Beal, plan commission chairman

the adults with disabilities in need of light duty yard work.

You can be proud of your Polk County yard, since Interfaith Caregivers volunteers work for the good of the community. What are your thoughts about your yard work?

Interfaith Caregivers is hosting its sixth-annual Spring Yard Work Project.

Please call our office and talk to Sheila.

She is ready to receive your calls and connect clients and volunteers. Some of our yard-work volunteers consist of families, youth groups and church groups; their work will take place outdoors only. You can also ask for firstfloor, outside only, window washing.

These services are provided free of charge. Your freewill donations are tax deductible.

We currently have Frederic, Luck and St. Croix Falls clients with these requests: • Rides for local shopping and to the bank.

• Rides for medical appointments within the Polk County area.

• Requests for minor repairs If you (or someone you know) could benefit from our services or would like to volunteer, call Interfaith Caregivers at 715-485-9500, e-mail to interfaithcare@centurytel.net, or visit our Web site at www.interfaithpolk.org.

Tax-deductible donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 426, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

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LIBRARY NEWS Balsam Lake Public Library Spring has sprung We have a great selection of gardening and lawn-care books to help with new ideas and good tips. Check it out.

Story time Every Wednesday at 11 a.m., stories, crafts and snacks. All ages are welcome to join our lively group.

New books for April “Deliver Us From Evil,” by David Baldacci, ”Lucid Intervals,” by Stuart Woods, “Walk,” by Richard Evans, “Last Time I Saw You,” by Elizabeth Berg, “The 9th Judgment,” by James Patterson.

Book club “My Sister’s Keeper,” by Jodi Picoult.

Jodi Picoult writes about a family in crisis with a unique twist that leads you to question your morals and values. Book

club meets Wednesday, April 21, 3 p.m., at the library. Everyone welcome.

Friends of the library The next meeting of the Friends of Balsam Lake Library will be April 21, 1:30 p.m., in the community room at the library.

The agenda will focus on program planning for the next year.

Hours Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake.

Hours are Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us. site Web www.balsamlakepubliclibrary.org.

Amery Public Library “Little Bee,” by Chris Cleave This review was written a while ago, but never got in the paper. We read the book and discussed it at our Friends of the Library book group this month and it is a truly outstanding book, which needs to be read by many. “Little Bee” is the story of two women, one English and one Nigerian. They meet on a beach in Nigeria and are forced to make terrible choices that affect the rest of their lives.

“Little Bee” is the story of every woman refugee that is in a camp in various parts of the world, torn from everything they know, haunted by terrible memories and unwelcome in the places they have chosen to live.

Once you have read this book you will want to tell others about it. The book and the book on CD are available at the Amery Area Public Library. Don’t miss it.

Library notes Story time with Elaine at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. Everyone is welcome for songs and stories. of careful word choices, poetry encourThe Friends of the Library book group ages new words, dream words, and po- will meet on April 18, at 2:30 p.m. to disetic license gives you lots of creativity. cuss “Wesley the Owl : The Remarkable Types of poetry to get you started: Love Story of an Owl and His Girl,” by Metrical poems like Robert Frost writes Stacey O’Brien. Pick up a book at the cirwith rhyme and meter. culation desk and join us for book talk.

Free-verse poetry with no rhyme or pattern, lines of varied length, free punctuation and capitalization.

Sonnets – of many types and topics.

Your own poetry style unique to you, with your important message or word Friends of the Library meeting The Friends will meet at the library style.

Thursday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. The Find an entry form and enter your library card number and submit your group meets four times each year, and poem(s). Poets use words that make li- conducts activities that support library brarians everywhere very proud. Ques- projects and programs. If you would tions? Ask a librarian at your local library like to become a Friend, please pick up a or call the Polk County Library Federa- brochure at the library, or plan to attend the March 25 meeting. tion, 715-485-8680. - submitted

Poetry contest night and open mike night ST. CROIX FALLS – Attention young poets, April is National Poetry Month. To celebrate this event, enter the Teen Poetry Contest and share your thoughts. Dates for contest: April 1- 20.

Poetry contest night and open mike night will be held Tuesday, April 27, 5 – 7 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Public Library.

Rules and entry forms are available at your local or school library. Between now and April 20, submit up to three of your best poems to a Polk County library or to a designated school media specialist or English teacher for consideration in the contest. The contest is open to students in grades six through 12 with two categories for middle and high school. First, second, third place and honorable mention will be awarded. Winners will be announced and awards given.

Special hints: Poetry is strong because

Otaku Club meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m. for high school students and older who love manga and anime.

The Amery Area Public Library Board meets on April 5, at 6:15 p.m. for their monthly board meeting.

Teens Read book group meets on March 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to discuss “Jane Eyre,” by Charlotte Bronte.

Pick up a book at the circulation desk and join us for exciting book talk and a snack.

Friends of the Library are offering a scholarship to a graduating senior who plans to attend college or technical school. In memory of Marlene Grasser, the scholarship is for $500. Pick up an application form at the circulation desk.

The deadline is April 15.

History group is starting up again with Dr. Herb Cederberg. The first book they are reading is “Waking Giant: America in the Jackson Era,” by David S. Reynolds. They meet at 7 p.m. on April 12. Sign up for the three-month, once-amonth history book group.

Library hours Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Frederic Public Library

Movie Matinee film event The Frederic Library and Frederic Arts, Inc. are sponsoring a series of film events titled “Movie Matinees” on Sundays, April 11, 18 and 25. The movies will be shown at Golden Oaks Apartments, 104 3rd Ave. South, Frederic, and all programs will begin at 2 p.m. For this series, we have chosen titles that have always been at the top of the “best” lists: April 11 – “Casablanca” (drama); April 18 – “Singin’ in the Rain” (musical); April 25 – “Some Like It Hot” (comedy).

Everyone is invited to attend, so if you like movie classics, come see Humphrey Bogart, Gene Kelly and Jack Lemmon on the big screen. There is a suggested $3 donation to cover popcorn costs.

Library receives Libri Grant The Frederic Public Library recently received a Libri Foundation grant to purchase children’s books. This is an award requiring local matching funds, which were provided by the Friends of the Library through bake and book sales. The library received more than 80 wonderful books, including 17 top-rated science and math books. Stop in to check out the new children’s books purchased through this most-generous grant.

Wednesday story time Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to attend a lively hour of books and activities on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The March theme is circus, and the author of the month is Audrey Wood.

Join a book group and share your

opinions Have you ever read a book and just had to talk to someone about it? Book groups are great inventions that bring people together to read and discuss and learn from one another. Frederic Library hosts two separate book groups for adults, and both generally meet the third Thursday of the month, with the morning group at 10 a.m., and the evening group at 6:30 p.m. Both book groups choose their own titles from suggestions by their members. The book groups always welcome new faces, and the library obtains copies of the titles to share with readers. Consider coming to a book group to share your opinions and make new friends in the process. The evening book group will meet Thursday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m., to discuss “A Short History of Women: a Novel,” by Kate Walbert. Copies are available at the library.

Support your food shelf in March and April During March and April, the more food or financial donations made to the local food shelf, the more money they will receive from the Feinstein Foundation, a group dedicated to alleviating hunger. When you visit the library, be sure to bring some nonperishable food items – you will help keep the food shelf stocked, and the weight of your items will count toward receiving a larger monetary donation from the Feinstein Foundation.

April 15 is looming We have print copies of federal and Wisconsin forms available, or you can download what you need by using a public-access computer. Staff will help you find what you need.

Hours and information Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak St. West.

715-327-4979, e-mail fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Regular open hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Webb Lake’s St. Patrick's Day Parade • 2010 The distinctive sound of bagpipes, the Irish variety no doubt, could be heard at the Webb Lake 20th-annual St. Paddy’s Day parade.

Photos by Sherill Summer

Cicci Abbott clowns around in the 20th-annual Webb Lake St. Paddy’s Day parade held on Saturday, March 20.

This lass threw beads from the Emily’s Luncheon float in the Webb Lake St. Paddy’s Day parade.

Dalton Chapman awaits goodies from the floats in this year’s St. Paddy’s Day parade.

What would a St. Paddy’s Day parade be without Irish drinking songs?

The Fishbowl Bar goes for a Budweiser frog theme for this year’s St. Paddy’s Day parade in Webb Lake.

Not sure what you call it, but it was green and it moved and was in the St. Paddy’s Day parade in Webb Lake.

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Yellow Lake’s St. Patrick's Day Parade • 2010

Ginny from the Early Birds bowling ladies team is shown participating in this year’s St. Paddy’s Day parade on Yellow Lake.

Photos by Sherill Summer LEFT: Sue and Greg Hunter go green for the Yellow Lake St. Patrick’s Day parade held on Wednesday, March 17.

These leprechauns had an interesting ride for the St. Paddy’s Day parade on Yellow Lake held on Wednesday, March 17.

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Frederic National Honor Society inducts new members

The Frederic National Honor Society held a dinner and induction ceremony for 30 new members on March 22. Frederic National Honor Society sophomore members are, back Seniors members are (L to R) back row: Ethan Cook, Will Primm, row, (L to R) Erik Stoner, Michael Tesch, Chris Hopp, Bryce Williamson, Seneca Lun- Chrissy Chenal and Kendra Wells. Front row: Cathryn McConnell, Alex deen-Brooks and Alex Miller. Middle: Corissa Schmidt, Waylon Buck, Kali Otte, Megan Lonetti and Haley Kurkowski. - Special photos Amundson, Nicole Coulter and Tina Marcyan. Front row are Maria Miller, Lauren Domagala, Breanna Jensen, Danielle Swenson, Sara Underwood and Leah Engbretson.

Juniors members are (L to R) back row: Tony Peterson, Ashley Bergeron, Allison Anderson, Dan Halverson, Joe Draxler, Krysta Laqua, Trae Gehl and Sam Nelson. Front row: Karry Simpson, Sara Knauber, Vanessa Neumann, Calla Karl, Sage Karl, Tanesha Carlson and Jade Johnson.

The Pines Thrift Store is using profifitts for youth camp SIREN – Changes have been made at The Pines Thrift Store in Siren since the first of the year. The store is now a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation managed by a three-person board of directors.

The Pines Thrift Store is dedicated to making it possible for area children to attend faith-based summer camp, in the belief that a summer camping experience can be an unforgettable one for a child, exposing that child to a new environment, new faces and experiences and the opportunity to grow as an individual.

The Pines is a thrift store that operates for the benefit of the community. Its motto is “share, shop and save.” It accepts new and gently used clothing,

household items, books, movies, toys, etc., with the donations being tax-deductible for the donor. The items are then resold at low prices, with the money set aside to pay the tuition for children to attend any area faith-based summer camp.

Parents with children who would like to go to camp this summer and who are experiencing financial difficulties are urged to contact the store. Churches, groups and individuals can get involved by volunteering, sponsoring a child or organizing a donation drive.

Donations can be brought to the store at any time. The store is located in The Outpost Mall on Hwy. 35/70 north of

A sample of the merchandise inside the thrift store.

Crooked Lake. Contact the store at 715349-7171 with questions or offers of help. For assistance with large dona-

tions, call the store to arrange for free pickup. – Information submitted

Shown at The Pines Thrift Store (L to R) back row are: Aimie Jorgenson, Nancy Bergman and Lance Ramsdell, board members. Front row: Laura Rankin, manager. – Photos submitted

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Battle of the Kings

Luck School Chess Club’s fifth-annual Battle of the Kings chess tournament was held Saturday, March 13. Winners in the elementary division were first place, Jeret Hibbs from Luck; second place, Raymond Buenzli from Amery and third place, Curtis Whitwam from New Richmond. In the middle school division: first place, Derek Rennicke of Luck; second place, Roy Flores of St. Croix Falls and third place, Eli Marek, home-schooled. In the high school division: First place, Jesse Rennicke of Luck; second place, Dan Eastman of Amery and third place, Casey Neisius of Amery. Jasmine Morales of Luck won the brilliancy prize for achieving two stalemates against the odds. It was a good turnout, with several area schools represented. Chess season comes as basketball winds down, and often the tournament is played to the backdrop of pickup basketball games, and this year the tournament site was a gym. The high school division finished up with a brisk round of two-on-two. A fun day all in all. - Special photos

Amber donates her locks Eight-year-old Amber Wetterau of Milltown donated 8 inches of her hair recently to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program.

The program makes wigs out of donated hair for cancer patients.

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Siren students raise money for homeless animals

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by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Siren fifthgrader Haley Peterson loves to work on projects that help other people or, in the case of her current project, homeless animals.

Back in 2001, at the time a tornado hit Siren and the surrounding area, Haley organized a fundraiser bake sale at the Pheasant Inn which is owned by her father, Kris Peterson. Her current choice for a fundraiser was the Humane Society of Burnett County.

During Siren’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration Lucas Avery, manager of the Humane Society of BurSaturday, March 13, Haley nett County, accepted cash in the amount of $116 from and three of her friends, Siren fifth-graders (L to R) Abby Good, Haley Peterson with help from mom Jen- and Sampson Vichter Thursday, March 18. Not pictured: nifer, grandma Bunny and Fifth-grader Ruthie Stewart. The money came from a brothers Jacob and Adam bake sale organized by Haley that was held outside the Neurer, prepared cookies Pheasant Inn during Siren’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration and puppy chow to sell Saturday, March 13. “I wanted to help somebody. I have outside the Pheasant Inn. always wanted to be a veterinarian, and I just love aniThe sale brought in $116. mals. All my friends love them just as much as I do,” “It teaches your kids Haley said. – Photo by Nancy Jappe good values and morals with anything like this,” Jennifer Peterson the animal shelter as well as buying food and medications. Haley and her two helpcommented. mates were allowed to make friends of 9Society manager Lucas Avery accepted the money Thursday, March 18, telling the week-old yellow Lab husky puppies as the youth that this would go for cleaning up presentation was made.

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Ongoing events E V E RY M O N .

Amery Senior Center

• Wii golf, 9 a.m.

Frederic Senior Center St. Croix Falls Senior Center

• Spades, 1 p.m.

EV E RY TU E S .

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.

• Skipbo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500 Cards & Dominoes, 12:30-4 p.m.

EV E RY W E D.

• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m

Tax Assistance

• Amery Senior Center Mar. 30 April 6, 13 715-268-6605

Meat Raffles

• Cushing Legion At Suzy Q’s, 6:30 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Midtown Tavern, 5 p.m.

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• Good Sam, St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m.

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Wisconsin's poet laureate, Anthony Bukoski guest speakers at conference AMERY - Marilyn L. Taylor, Wisconsin poet laureate, and Anthony Bukoski, nationally known short-story writer, will be the main speakers at Write On, the annual Northwest Area Spring Writers Conference. The Northern Lakes Writers Guild is host for the event, being held on Saturday, April 3, in Amery.

“I want to LEARN something about writing” is the theme of the conference, which will begin with registration at 8 a.m. at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, 113 Elm St. in Amery.

Taylor was appointed poet laureate for the state of Wisconsin by Gov. James Doyle in November 2008. Her award-winning work has appeared in a number of poetry journals and anthologies, including POETRY, The American Scholar, The Atlanta Review, Able Muse and Dogwood, among many others. She is the author of eight collections of poetry, including Subject to Change, which was nominated for the 2005 Poets’ Prize; and a new chapbook titled “Going Wrong.” For many years, Taylor was an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she taught for the department of English and later for the Honors College.

Anthony Bukoski says, “Superior is my hometown. I can’t imagine myself being as happy in another city as I am here. I’m passionately in love with the landscape: the

trees, the flowers, the bushes, the grasses–the aspen budding in the spring of the year.” His stories in “North of the Port” are populated by the kind of characters that people may encounter in the local bar or on the street. “I just want to celebrate the noble, strong, good people of northern Wisconsin.” To him, there is much worth celebrating in his own backyard. One reviewer has said, “Bukoski is interested in people who Anthony Bukoski are flawed, dirty, weird and beautiful all at once.” Bukoski teaches at UW-Superior and has published several collections of stories, including “Twelve Below Zero,” “Children of Strangers,” “Polonaise” and “Time Between Trains.”

Cassie Hansen, an Amery High School and UW-Stevens Point graduate presently writing for The VOICE, a news-

paper in Wisconsin Rapids, will lead a panel discussing how to involve more young writers in writers groups.

For monfiction writers, Jo Leir, Edna Bjorkman and Jerry Boucher, a trio of photographers and authors who are members of the Northern Lakes Photo Club, will discuss how writers can collaborate with other artists.

The conference will run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with lunch served from noon to 1 p.m. Cost for Marilyn L. Taylor the conference is $15, which includes lunch.

Sponsorship of the annual conference rotates between three area writers clubs—Northern Lakes Writer’s Guild, Poco Penners and Northwest Regional Writers Contact Carolyn Marquardt, 715-349-8005, for further information and registration. - with submitted information

OMC health-care scholarship deadline April 1 OSCEOLA – The April 1 deadline for heath-care scholarships offered by the Partners of Osceola Medical Center and the Osceola Community Health Foundation is fast approaching. These scholarships were established to provide financial assistance to residents of Osceola and surrounding areas. To be eligible, applicants should be accepted at an accredited educational institution and majoring in a health-related field.

Partners of Osceola Medical Center Scholarship Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a current high school senior and an adult student beginning or continuing postsecondary education in a health-care field.

John Simenstad Family Scholarship This scholarship is offered to adult students who have completed at least one year of postsecondary education in a health-related field. The late Dr. John Simenstad and his wife, Doris, established this scholarship in 1987 to help Osceola-area residents pursuing health-care careers achieve their academic goals.

Nancy Smith Scholarship Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors or students continuing postsecondary education in a health-care field. This scholarship is renewable for one year if the recipient meets required criteria. Established in 2003, this scholarship is in memory of Nancy

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CHURCH NEWS News from the Pews at Pilgrim Lutheran Church

Hothouse Christians

Hothouse plants are generally in good health because of an insulated, warm environment combined with the right amount of water, fertilizer and TLC. The day arrives, however, when they must be transplanted outside the greenhouse—where they face the possibility of inclement weather, bugs and perhaps less TLC. Babies require similar, insular care if they are to grow up healthy.

They’re wrapped in soft blankets, kept warm and dry, and are fed regularly. Add lots of TLC, and they’ll Perspectives become healthy and happy. As they grow, they outgrow their insular environment. In stages, they’re exposed to outside influences.

New followers of Christ—sometimes called “baby Christians”—require insular care, too, as they learn how to follow their master, Jesus Christ. They need to be fed on God’s word and keep regular company with other believers who can help them grow in Christian maturity.

They need to learn how to apply their Christianity to life situations. For some, a short season of “hothouse care” is all that’s needed until they’re ready to be transplanted so they can fulfill the work of God’s kingdom. The process takes longer for others. Regardless, Christians are required eventually to leave their spiritual nursery.

Many “mature” Christians, however, remain in hothouses much of their lives. They attend every church service and Bible study, and participate in every inchurch activity. Their whole life becomes wrapped around their church. Sometimes they’re called “pew potatoes.” They grow in the knowledge of God and may be able to quote volumes of verses from the Bible, but they never share what they’ve learned.

It’s tempting to want to remain in the hothouse. Interacting with people outside the church about faith can be uncomfortable. Sharing the love of Jesus to a nonbeliever may even result in rejection, ridicule or threats. But there’s no need to fear. On meeting someone who is in need, we can simply ask, in love, “May I pray for you now?” Most people accept the offer. A simple prayer may be just what’s needed to bring healing of body, mind and spirit. Jesus said we are “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14), meant to shine before others.

It’s necessary to receive God’s spiritual water and fertilizer through regular fellowship and worship in church, but not merely for comfort. Rather, we need it for strength and power to reach others with the light of God’s love.

Lord, give us the desire, strength, and power to leave the hothouses of our churches and fellowships and go out to be lights in dark places by pointing others to Jesus, the true Light.

Amen.

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FREDERIC – This past Sunday was the Fifth Sunday in Lent and it was a contemporary worship service. Music by Joshua Rau on bass, Terri Stoner on guitar and vocalists Jackie Kurkowski and Steve Stoner, with Mary Lou Daeffler on the keyboard. Last week before midweek Lenten services, the work group served a Irish soup and sandwiches and for dessert they served green cupcakes in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. This week will be the last Lenten supper, which will be served at 5:30 with services at 6:30. The confirmation students continue to do special readings throughout the Lenten season. The Sunday school students and confirmation students are busy putting the polishing touches on the skit that will be performed during worship this coming Sunday, which is Palm Sunday. The title of the skit is “The Littlest Donkey.” All parents and students are reminded that the early-bird deadline to sign up for Luther Point Bible Camp is April 1.

The women of the church will have a quilting day on Wednesday, March 31, from about 9:30 a.m. until noon.

Anyone is invited to join the ladies with this worthwhile project as many, many quilts are needed by Lutheran World Relief in light of the earthquakes and disasters the world has been experiencing. While the ladies are putting together and tying the quilts, they will have a short business meeting talking about what needs to be done within the church. Pilgrim is participating in the annual Feinstein Foundation food drive by gathering and collecting food for the local food shelf.

This is the worship schedule for Holy Week - on Thursday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a special Maundy Thursday service. There will be several students who will be taking their first communion at this time. On Friday, April 2, at 7 p.m. there will be an ecumenical Good Friday service at St. Dominics Catholic Church. On Sunday, April

4, a work group will be serving an Easter breakfast from 8:30 till 9:30 a.m. and the Easter worship services with Holy Communion will begin at 10 a.m. with the choir singing some special songs with the important message that he has risen!

The book club is going strong and the book they are presently reading is Elizabeth Gilbert’s book “Eat, Pray, Love.” The club will meet on Thursday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the church in the lower fireside room to discuss the book.

Anyone who wants to can get the book from the library and join the group. The more the merrier!

Spring is in the air and it will soon be time to refurbish and update your family’s summer wardrobe as well as furnishings for your home. There is a committee working very hard on the churchwide garage sale that will be held on Saturday, April 24, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the basement of the church via the lower back entrance to the church. Everything from “soup to nuts” will be on display and for sale.

Some of the items will include antiques, family heirlooms, household items, appliances, furniture, tools, shoes and women’s jewelry; and clothing will include infants, toddlers, teens, women’s and men’s, etc. There will not be any electronics or TVs for sale. If you would like to donate items, they have to be in good, clean, useable/working condition and you can drop them off at the church on Saturday, April 17, from 1 to 4 p.m., or the following Monday, April 19, through Thursday, April 22, from 9 a.m. until noon, again using the lower back entrance of the basement of the church. If you have large items that you would like to have picked up, call RaeLynn Neumann-Johnson at 715-327-8484 and discuss it with her. There will be a freewill donation for most items, although some items will have a price on them. Recycling is a great thing. - submitted

Church members gather clothing, fig fight hunger TOWN OF BONE LAKE - During worship at Bone Lake Lutheran Church on March 21, donations of new winter outerwear were brought to the altar as an offering. The congregation members have donated over 200 pairs of new snowpants for community outreach next winter. Bags of hats, mittens and boots were also included in the offering.

Church members purchase year-end closeouts on outerwear. Members also recycle gently used items from their closets, thrift stores and garage sales to help families in need in the area.

Several youth at Bone Lake attended a 30-hour famine lock-in last Saturday at West Immanuel Lutheran Church

A spaghetti dinner was held at the church on Sunday evening, March 21. Over 155 people were served.

Several youth at Bone Lake attended a 30-hour famine lock-in last Saturday at West Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osceola. – Photos submitted

in Osceola. The youth learned about global hunger issues as they tied quilts for Lutheran World Relief, sewed school bags for Africa, and packed food for Kids Against Hunger.

A freewill offering of $320 was collected during worship at Bone Lake that will be sent to World Vision to help with hunger issues in developing nations.

On Sunday evening, March 21, a spaghetti dinner was held at Bone Lake Lutheran Church. This was a fundraising dinner to help send kids to camp. One-hundred-fiftyfive people were served and $1,150 was raised. Fifty-one youth from Bone Lake Lutheran are registered to attend Luther Point Bible Camp in Grantsburg this summer.

Bone Lake Lutheran Church invites you to worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for preschool through adult starts at 9 a.m. If you have any questions please contact Pastor Mary Ann Bowman at 715-472-2535. with submitted information

Holy Week services Taylors Falls, Minn. – St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Taylors Falls, Minn., has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Tuesday, March 30, Penance Service, 4-8 p.m.; Holy Thursday, April 1, Mass at 7 p.m., with Eucharistic Adoration from 8:30 p.m. to midnight; Good Friday service April 2, 3 p.m.; Easter Vigil Saturday Mass, April 3, 8:30 p.m.; Easter Sunday Mass, April 4, at 7:30 and 10:30 a.m.; and Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, Confessions 1-3 p.m., Eucharistic Adoration 1-3 p.m. and Chaplet sung at 3 p.m.

Franconia/Shafer, Minn. – St. Francis Xavier, Franconia/Shafer, Minn., has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Holy Thursday Mass, April 1, 7 p.m. with Eucharistic Adoration 8:30-10 p.m.; Good Friday service, April 2, 7 p.m.; Easter Vigil Mass, Saturday, April 3, 8:30 p.m.; and Easter Sunday Mass, April 4, 9 a.m.

Dresser – Bethesda Lutheran Church, Dresser, has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday service, April 1, 7 p.m.; Good Friday service, April 2, 3 p.m.; Easter Sunday worship services, April 4: traditional service 7 a.m.; contemporary, 8:30 a.m. and heart song, 10 a.m.; with breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

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Clear Lake – United Convenant Church, Clear Lake, will celebrate Maundy Thursday service on Thursday, April 1, at 7 p.m.

Webster – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Webster, has scheduled the following for Holy Week: April 1, Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m.; April 2, Good Friday service at 7 p.m.; and Easter Sunday, April 4, 7:45 a.m. service at Trinity

Lutheran, Danbury and 9:15 a.m. service at Our Redeemer Lutheran, Webster.

Grace United Methodist Church, Webster, has scheduled the following for Holy Week: April 1, Maundy Thursday Symbolic Seder Supper and Tenebrae at 6:30 p.m. and April 4, Easter Sunrise worship service at 7 a.m.

Danbury – Danbury United Methodist Church, Danbury, will have their Easter worship service at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 4.

Frederic – Pilgrim Lutheran Church has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Sunday, March 28, Palm Sunday service at 10 a.m.; Thursday, April 1, Maundy Thursday service at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, April 2, Ecumenical Good Friday service at St. Dominic Catholic Church at 7 p.m.; Sunday, April 4, Easter Worship services with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. and Easter breakfast served from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Yellow Lake – Yellow Lake Lutheran Church has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Friday, April 2, Good Friday service at 1:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 4, Easter worship services are 7:30 and 9:30 a.m., with a light brunch at 8:30 a.m. between services.

Bone Lake – Bone Lake Lutheran Church has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Holy Thursday and Good Friday worship services on April 1 and 2 are at 6:30 p.m. Easter Sunday services are at 7 and 10:30 a.m., with a pancake breakfast between the services. - submitted

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OBITUARIES

Lila E. Rowe

Ruth Barbara Walter Nelson

Marvin A. Swangstue

Lila E. Rowe, 102, Frederic, died at the Frederic Nursing and Rehab in Frederic on March 20, 2010.

Lila was born Jan. 9, 1908, in North English, Iowa, to Charles Edward and Effie (Wetherell) Lindsey.

She married Bud Rowe on Dec. 24, in North English, Iowa. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to the North Luck community where they raised their children, lived and farmed there for over 50 years. Bud drove milk truck and did grader work for Luck Township. Lila worked at many jobs. She was a telephone operator for Luck Phone Company. She did waitress work at Dee’s Restaurant, the Eat Shop, Coffee Cup and Wayne’s Café. Lila was one of the first hired at MPM Plastics in Frederic in the 1950s, but most of her working years were at Olsen Drug Store and later at Ben Franklin Store in Frederic.

She and Bud loved dancing and attended many dances when they were younger. They were member of St. Peter’s Church all their married lives. She was a past member of the choir and always loved singing. Lila loved going to yard sales and holding her own every summer. She was proud of their home, painting the house by herself, every few years, growing her flowers, upholstering furniture, sewing for herself and others and making quilts to give away. They lived on their farm until 1989 when they retired to Frederic and lived there until Bud died in 1995. She moved to the nursing home in 2002. She still enjoyed dancing when she could and did so until just a few years ago.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bud; siblings, Neola, Mabel, Harry and Roma.

She leaves to mourn her son, Harry (Donna) of Coon Rapids, Minn.; daughter, Sharon (Jerry) of Frederic; grandchildren, Doug (Donna) Rowe, Kevin Evans, Gordon Evans, Jerry Pilsner and Shannon Pilsner; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; also many neices, nephews and cousins.

Services will be held at St. Peters Lutheran Church, CTH B at a later date.

The Cremation Society of Minnesota was entrusted with arrangements.

Ruth Barbara Walter Nelson, 74, of Burnsville, Minn., died March 19, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Burnsville, Minn.

Ruth was born Feb. 8, 1936, in Onawa, Iowa, to Joseph A. and Bessie (Cech) Walter and lived her childhood on the family farm in Onawa. She graduated from high school in 1954.

In 1955, she moved to Minneapolis, Minn., where she lived with her sister, MaryAnn Walter. From 1956 until 1959, she worked as a receptionist/secretary at Champion Aircraft Corporation in Osceola. There she met her future husband, Larry G. Nelson and they were married Nov. 8, 1958. They started their family and son, Brian, was born in 1959 and a daughter, Karen, was born in 1961. They built a home in Osceola on the St Croix River Bluff. This is where Ruth began to develop her many interests in organic gardening, hiking, biking and outings with the children to the many parks in the area. She was also very involved in church activities.

As a volunteer she worked for the Minnesota Historical Society as a tour guide for the Folsom House in Taylors Falls, Minn.

They resided in Osceola until August of 1977 when Larry moved the family to Alaska, where he took a job with the FAA. In Anchorage, Ruth helped maintain their home and family for a period of three years. Ruth fell in love with the great Alaskan outdoors involving herself in many activities such as cross-country skiing, hiking in the mountains and bicycling. While in Anchorage she volunteered as a day camp leader at the YMCA each summer, worked as a school crossing guard and for two years she attended Abbott Loop Christian Bible College, receiving a degree in Bible counseling.

When a job change brought Larry and Ruth back to Minneapolis, Minn., Ruth began her studies in geriatric nursing and attended Minneapolis Technical Institute for training as a nursing assistant. Ruth was employed as a certified nursing assistant at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center in Burnsville, Minn., for 27 years from 1981 until her retirement in June 2008.

During these years in Minnesota, she traveled extensively with family, which included visits to Europe. She was very involved in ministry work over a period of seven years, which took her to St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Odessa in the former Soviet Union and Russia. Other ministry journeys took her to Latvia in the Baltic Republic and to Buenos Aires, Argentina. She supported building churches in Mexico and in the Philippines. She was a faithful member of the Seed of Abraham Messianic Congregation in St. Louis Park, Minn.

In October 2009, she was taken ill and resided at Golden Living Center until her death.

She is survived by her husband, Larry; son, Brian (Rachel); daughter, Karen; granddaughter, Shawna; brother, Walt Walter of Rhododendron, Ore.; sisters, Dolores Anderson of Stacy, Minn., Glorian Blackburn of Miller, S.D., Mary Ann Walter of Williamsburg, N.M., Fran Torrey of Avoca, Iowa and Shari Legler of Edina, Minn.; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 25, at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. Funeral services will be Friday, March 26, at West Immanuel Lutheran Church. Interment West Immanuel Cemetery.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

Marvin A. Swangstue, 71, Siren, died March 18, 2010.

Pudge was proud of his Local 34. He enjoyed getting together with guys from Local 34.

Marv enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish. He loved to plant flowers, which he did every spring. He took care of the Mud Hen Cemetery and liked his new job.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Swangstue and Dorothy Swangstue/Pfenning; brother, Robert Pfenning; and son, Mark Swangstue.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Scheryl; children, Tina (Tim) Rehak, Theresa (Brad) Wirt, Sandra (Clark) Wicklund, Amy Swangstue, Susan Swangstue, Wendy (Ron) Koslowski and Sally Schroeder; grandchildren, Jessica, Tim, Ben, Dan, Elizabeth, Taylor, Zack, Paige, Luke, Jennica, Michael, Samantha, Nathan, Myia, Korie, LB and Hana; sister, Judy (Chuck) Cleveland; brother, Gordy (Peggy) Pfenning; nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, March 24, at Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg.

The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

Gerald Richard Johnson, 74, a resident of the village of Dresser, died March 16, 2010, at his home in Dresser.

Gerald was born Dec. 10, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of Carl and Ada (Rudquist) Johnson.

Gerald had served in the United States Army from 1955-1957. He married Charlotte Olesen on April 10, 1953, in Lindstrom, Minn. He owned and operated Johnson’s Shell Service Station in St. Paul, Minn., and later owned the 5J’s Music Bar in Centuria along with his wife and family for 15 years and retiring thereafter.

Gerald was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed cars and drag racing in Brainard, Minn., with his sons and grandsons.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Carol.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Charlotte of Dresser; four children, Rick (Nancy) Johnson of Centuria, Debbie Johnson of Osceola, Craig (Heidi) Johnson of Centuria and Theresa (Rick) Nelson of Chippewa Falls; sisters, Sandy Rahn of Ellendale, Minn. and Barb (Rick) Rode of St. Paul, Minn.; 7 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and other family and friends.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 27, 11 a.m., at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria.

Pastor Paul Foulke of the Holy Trinity United Methodist Riley Grant Stearns, 4, St. Paul, Minn., died March 1, Church will officiate the service. The family will greet visitors at the funeral home one hour prior to the serv- 2010.

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Marvin P. Gerdesmeier, 77, Webster, died March 13, 2010.

He was born March 29, 1932, in Marystown, Minn.

Marv served in the USMC during the Korean era. He was past commander of the Bloomington, Minn., American Legion Post 550, past 10th District commander, past department membership director, Minnesota State Rehab director, past department commander, served seven years on the National Commander’s Advisory Committee of Veterans Affairs, and served on the Minnesota State Rehab Committee of Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation for many years. He was vice president of the Brain Science Research Committee for the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. He served on the Emeritus Board of Directors for the Veterans on the Lake. He was a member of the 40 and 8 Voiture 1281 and was past Chef De Gard. Marv was also a member of the Moose Lodge.

He worked in construction and was previously owner/manager of Marv’s Blacktopping. He owned and operated Marv’s Recreational Storage. He loved the outdoors and was an avid sportsman who enjoyed years of hunting, fishing, golfing and traveling. He enjoyed residency in Texas and summered in Wisconsin.

Marv was a lover of music and dancing.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; parents, Christine and Frank; four brothers, Arnold, Aloysius, Adeline and Ralph; three sisters, Arvela, Delores and Bernie.

He is survived by his son, Ken (Judi) Gerdesmeier; daughter, Sharon (Dave) Malinowski; stepdaughter, Carol Pederson; stepson, Gary (Pam) Pederson; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 1051 Como Ave., St. Paul, Minn., was on Monday, March 22. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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Alvie John Anton Alvie (Jack) John Anton, 67, Luck, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 19, 2010, at his home in Luck.

Jack was born on Nov. 20, 1942, in St. Paul, Minn.

Jack was a pioneer in writing and designing computer systems and software. He was the founder and owner of Scandia Systems and early in his career, he worked for Univac and Comten. He was an avid gardener and spent his winters preparing for each upcoming season and summers carefully maintaining his handiwork. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Anton and Mildred Weed Salo.

Jack is survived by his wife, Svetlana; daughter, Jennifer (Lynn) Bakken; son, Eric Anton; grandson, Connor Bakken; granddaughter, Sydney Bakken; sister, Linda (Mark) Davis; three nieces and a nephew.

Funeral services are pending at Wulff Funeral Home in Woodbury, Minn. Please call 651-738-9615 for date and time.

James B. Olson James B. Olson, 74, Osceola, formerly of Shafer, Minn., died at his home on Friday, March 19, 2010.

James was born Nov. 12, 1935, at Lindstrom, Minn., to Burdette and Lillian Olson. He attended LindstromCenter City schools. He worked at Andersen windows for over 37 years. He also worked as a bartender at several establishments in the area. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting waterfowl, fishing and reading.

James was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his children, Burdette (Stacy), Teresa (Ken Nelson), James (Sunday) all of Osceola; eight grandchildren; sisters, Joan (Russell) Morrisey of North Carolina and Joyce (Dale) Carlson of North Branch, Minn.; other relatives and friends.

There will be a memorial service Wednesday, March 31, at 7 p.m., at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. The family will greet friends for one hour before the service. Private family interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Lindstrom, Minn.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

Irene E. Springer Irene E. Springer, 98, East Farmington, died Thursday, March 18, 2010, at the St. Croix Health Center.

Irene was born Feb. 3, 1912, at Farmington to Albert and Minnie Springer. Irene enjoyed baking bread and jelly rolls and knitting.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jack, Vernon, Ernie and Otto; and sister Mathilda Scholl.

She is survived by her sisters, Isabelle Hillskotter of Farmington and Hazel Schaar of New Richmond; brother, Carl Springer of New Richmond; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 20, at Zion Lutheran Church in Farmington with the Rev. C.G. Sengbusch officiating. Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Farmington.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

Amanda O. Rainey Amanda O. Rainey, 89, a resident of Grantsburg, died March 17, 2010, at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care.

Amanda was born Sept. 18, 1920, in Clearbrook, Minn., to Inar and Clara Nelson. She married Thomas W. Rainey in Pine City, Minn., in 1957. They resided between Minnesota and Wisconsin most of their life, other than a few years spent in Washington state.

Amanda was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas in 1998; son, Clarence Johnson; sister, Elvera Hautajarvi; and brothers, Edwin Nelson, Arthur Nelson, Louis Nelson and Christ Nelson.

Amanda is survived by her grandchildren, Tammy (Mike) Newberry, Kevin Johnson and James Johnson; her great-grandchildren, Justin and Aaron Newberry, Katherine Johnson, Joshua Jerde, Angela Johnson, Andrew Johnson, Alex Johnson, Jenna Johnson and Destiny Johnson; four great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Clarence Rainey; sister-in-law, Margo Coleman; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 23, at Trade River Evangelical Free Church in Grantsburg with Pastor Dale VanDeusen officiating. Interment followed at Wolf Creek Cemetery in Sterling Township.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

OBITUARIES Helen J. Clarkson

Teddy C. Hageman

Helen J. Clarkson, 86, resident of the United Pioneer Home in Luck, previously of Balsam Lake, died peacefully Friday, March 19, 2010, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls.

Helen was born on Nov. 24, 1923, to William and Tressa Prochaska in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

She is survived by her husband, Arthur; children, Sandra (Ronald) LaMour, Stephanie (Ronald) Ward, Ardia (Roy) Neves and Kimberly (John) Bonifas; 10 grandchildren, Steven LaMour, Jeffrey (Chris) LaMour, Kyle (Dawn) Ward, Kimberly Ward, Krista (Louis) Karnezis, Peter (Michelle) Ward, John (Gina) Gisel, Jason (Stacy) Gisel, Christopher (Jessica) Bonifas, and Nicole Bonifas; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Helen and Art, her husband of 66 years, lived in East Dubuque, Ill., for most of their lives until moving to the Balsam Lake area about 10 years ago. Most recently they have been residents of the United Pioneer Nursing Home in Luck.

Helen was a woman ahead of her time in that she filled, at the time, a man’s position for the Corps of Engineers in Biloxi, Miss., during WWII. She later worked as a draftsman at Bartels and McMahon Engineering firm off and on during the years she lived in East Dubuque. She also liked to go by Helen P. Clarkson, the P standing for her maiden name of Prochaska.

Helen and Art spent over 50 summer vacations at the Ward’s Balsam Beach Resort and to everyone who met her she was immediately known as Grandma. She was everyone’s adopted Grandma Helen.

Grandma Helen had a bucket list before it became fashionable: visit Paris, check, visit the Grand Canyon, check, catch a bass, check, go water skiing, check, she was always game to try anything. She was also a passionate knitter from baby sweaters, to hunting mitts and golf club covers.

Memorial services were held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck on Sunday, March 21, at 3 p.m. The Rev. Norman Belland officiated and music was provided by organist Margie Nelson.

As information is updated it can be found on the following Web sites: www.rowefh.com and www.wicremationcenter.com or call 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown were entrusted with arrangements.

Teddy C. Hageman, 61, Grantsburg, died Thursday, March 18, 2010, at the United Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Teddy Clark Hageman was born Oct. 20, 1948, in Rice Lake, the son of Arthur and Nathalie Hageman.

He was raised in Hayward, where he graduated from high school in 1967. Teddy attended a vocational school and received training as a machinist and went to work in Minneapolis, Minn. On Jan. 7, 1969, Teddy joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was given the National Defense Service Medal for his time in service and was honorably discharged on Dec. 22, 1970. He returned to Hayward and went to work at Louisiana Pacific for a short time before moving to Grantsburg, where he worked for Parker Hannifin Corp. for over 35 years.

Teddy enjoyed bow and rifle hunting for deer. He also enjoyed grouse hunting and fishing for trout.

Being on his family farm and gathering with his family and friends was always very important to Teddy.

Teddy is survived by his significant other, Terri Nutt, of Grantsburg; one daughter, Jodi Hageman of Grantsburg; four grandchildren, Aaron, Nicholas, Katlin and Isabelle; four stepchildren, George Nutt of Grantsburg, William (Cassandra Coffin) Nutt of Braham, Minn., Louis (Tiffany) Nutt of Grantsburg and Taralynn (Patrick) Magnuson of Anadale, Minn.; four stepgrandchildren, Daniel, Riley, Emylee and John; three adopted grandchildren, Josh, Cole and Cece; mother, Nathalie of Hayward; brother, Russell of Albany; sister, Sally (Charles) Seavert of Evansville; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, at the Anderson-Nathan-Keorpel Funeral Home in Hayward with Lucy Basler officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home on Saturday. Military honors will be accorded by the Wisconsin Military Funeral Honors Program. Interment will be at a later time in the Greenwood Cemetery in Hayward.

Online condolences may be left at www.andersonnathan.com. The Anderson-Nathan-Koerpel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Hayward, was entrusted with arrangements.

Barbara Louise Langermann Barbara Louise Langermann, 76, St. Croix Falls, died Tuesday, March 17, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Center.

Barb was born Feb. 22, 1934, in Grantsburg, to Ervin and Leona (Paquette) Anderson. She was confirmed in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church at Taylors Falls, Minn., in May of 1948. Barb graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1951. She then became a telephone operator in St. Paul, Minn.

While in St. Paul, she met Robert Harold Langermann and the two were united in marriage on June 13, 1953. They went on to purchase the same home that Barb had grown up in. To this union, they were blessed with four children, Debra Jean in 1958, Mark Robert in 1959, Michael Ervin in 1963 and Scott Allen in 1971.

Barb was a stay-at-home mom for many years, but is best remembered as an employee at the Ben Franklin in St. Croix Falls. She enjoyed working and made many friends with co-workers and the customers she waited on in the sewing department. She retired after 20-some years.

Barb became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center almost five years ago. She enjoyed reading her People magazine and the local newspapers. She also did many crossword puzzles and looked forward to watching her favorite TV programs. Barb enjoyed many of the activities and the friendships she made with the other residents and staff.

Barb was preceded in death by her mother, Leona; brother, Ted; son, Mark; stepmother, Gladys; father, Ervin; and her husband of 37 years, Robert.

She is survived by children, Debra, Michael and Scott; stepbrothers, Douglas, Darrell, Dale, Dennis and David; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; many other family members and friends.

A memorial service was held March 23.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Ethel A. Peterson

Ethel A. Peterson, 100, Siren, died peacefully, surrounded by family at the Frederic Nursing and Rehab on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

Ethel was born on May 8, 1909, to Ernest and Mary Woodrich in St. Paul, Minn. When she was 3 years old her family moved to Siren and her Pa bought the Siren Feed Mill.

She loved working alongside of Pa at the feed mill. She was also Burnett County’s first queen. Contestants had to sell tickets and she sold the most.

She married Roy Peterson on March 31, 1930. The couple lived in Siren their entire married lives. She worked as a clerk at the ASCS office, a government program for farmers, for over 25 years.

Ethel bowled for over 50 years. She attended numerous state and national bowling tournaments during those years. She bowled until she was 91 years old.

Her garden, flower beds and indoor plants were proof of her green thumb. She loved nursing a dying plant back to life.

Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Roy in 1987, two infant daughters, son Larry; sisters Lucille Ferrigno and Mae Goodfellow; and her brothers Carl, Fred and Ernest Woodrich.

Ethel is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Rodney) Johnson; granddaughters, Amy (Travis) Thiex and Marci Johnson; her great-grandchildren, Casey Gornason, Madison and Derek Thiex; nieces, Violet Swenson, Mary Lou Moriarity and Mary Woodrich; nephews, Ernie and Allan Woodrich and Darrell Ferrigno; along with other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 22, at Bethany Lutheran Church with Pastor Andrew Hinwood officiating. Music was provided by organist, Fran McBroom and vocalists, Mark Karpe, Pete Karpe and Mike Karpe. Interment followed at Lakeview/Mudhen Lake Cemetery. Casket bearers were John Donlin, Mark Karpe, Pete Karpe, Mike Karpe, Tom Moriarity and Travis Thiex.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

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CHURCH NEWS

Parents: Pick your battles with your teenagers wisely QUESTION: When discussing adolescence, why do you focus your comments on parents? It’s the kids who do crazy things.

DR. DOBSON: I’m particularly concerned about idealistic and perfectionistic moms and dads who are determined to make their adolescent perform and achieve and measure up to the highest standard. In so doing, they rock a boat that is already threatened by the rapids. Perhaps another child could handle the additional turbulence, but the unsteady kid – the one who lacks common sense for a while and may even lean toward irrational behavior – could capsize if you’re not careful. Don’t unsettle his boat any more than you must!

I’m reminded of a waitress who recognized me when I came into the restaurant where she worked.

She was not busy that day and wanted to talk about her 12-year-old daughter. As a single mother, she had gone through severe struggles with the girl, whom she identified as being very strong-willed.

“We have fought tooth and nail for this entire year,” she said. “It has been awful! We argue nearly every night, and most of our fights are over the same issue.”

I asked her what had caused the conflict, and she replied, “My daughter is still a little girl, but she wants to shave her legs. I feel she’s too young to be doing that, and she becomes so angry that she won’t even talk to me. This has been the worst year of our lives together.”

I looked at the waitress and said, “Lady, buy your daughter a razor!”

That 12-year-old girl was paddling into a time of life

that would rock her canoe good and hard. As a single parent, Mom would soon be trying to keep this rebellious kid from getting into drugs, alcohol, sex and pregnancy, early marriage, school failure and the possibility of running away. Truly, there would be many ravenous alligators in her river within a year or two. In that setting, it seemed unwise to make a big deal over what was essentially a nonissue. While I agreed with the mother that adolescence should not be ushered in prematurely, there were higher goals than maintaining a proper developmental timetable.

I have seen other parents fight similar battles over nonessentials, such as the purchase of a first bra for a flat-chested preadolescent girl. For goodness’ sake! If she wants it that badly, she probably needs it for social reasons.

Run, don’t walk, to the nearest department store, and buy her a bra. The objective, as Charles and Andy Stanley wrote, is to keep your kids on your team.

Don’t throw away your friendship over behavior that has no great moral significance. There will be plenty of real issues that require you to stand like a rock. Save your big guns for those crucial confrontations.

Let me make it very clear, again, that this advice is not relevant to every teenager. The compliant kid who is doing wonderfully in school, has great friends, is disciplined in his conduct and loves his parents is not nearly so delicate. Perhaps his parents can urge him to reach even higher standards in his achievements

Dr. James

Dobson Focus on the Family

and lifestyle.

My concern, however, is for that youngster who could go over the falls. He is intensely angry at home and is being influenced by a carload of crummy friends. Be very careful with him. Pick and choose what is worth fighting for, and settle for something less than perfection on issues that don’t really matter.

Just get him through it!

••• QUESTION: What would you do if you had an elementary school child in a chaotic classroom with a disorganized teacher?

DR. DOBSON: I would do everything I could to get my child reassigned to a different classroom. Some very bad habits and attitudes can develop in 10 months with an incompetent teacher. Home schooling or private education might also be considered, if resources permitted.

••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman emeritus of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80995 (www.focusonthefamily.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 UCLICK, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; 816-581-7500

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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Pastor Mark Richardson, 715-755-2562 Pastor Mike Winick 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Praise Serv. 8:15 a.m.; Heart Song Serv., Adult Ed & Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Trad. Serv. 10:45 a.m.

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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, 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 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, 715-327-8608 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. 10 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E. 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 9:15 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Emory Johnson, Interim Pastor at Siren High School Auditorium Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10:30 a.m.

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

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

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.

Rev. Jody Walter, Interim, Phone 715-327-8608; Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Wors. - 9:15 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Lori Peper Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Sunday Wor. - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

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 1614 CTH, North Luck Office Ph.715-472-2605; Dial-A-Devotion 715-472-2345 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN

(Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 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

Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 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 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Fellowship 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun Schl. 9:15 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson and Roger Kampstra Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

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

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.

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

ASSEMBLY

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

ASSEMBLY

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

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

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

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.

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

EVANGELICAL

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sun. School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

EVANGELICAL

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Early Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

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.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

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

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.

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

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

FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH

BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Worship Service - 9 a.m.; Sunday School-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship Service - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor Sunday Worship: 9 - 10:15 a.m. & 10:30 -11:45 a.m.; Childrens church ages 3-4 Sun. Schl. for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. Schl. for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center Nursery available

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

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

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

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

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

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

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Lori Ward, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY

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”

Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

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

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Wed. 5 p.m. (Summer), Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

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.

Pastor David Almlie, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Roger Inouye Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

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

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.

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.

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHED. Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sun. 8:30 a.m.

Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

ST. ANNE PARISH

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

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.

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.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m. (No child care available) Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Logan Lillehaug has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade and the son of Rob and Carey Lillehaug. Logan loves to play hockey. His favorite team is the Blizzard. Logan’s favorite activity in phy. ed is dodgeball. In his free time he likes to play football with his friends and his dad.

Greg Peterson has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of David and April Peterson. Greg has good work ethic, a pleasant personality and is supportive of others. He is involved in Boy Scouts, basketball, track, football, soccer and was in the play “Bye Bye Birdy.” Greg enjoys working out in the weight room, playing video games and playing outside. His future plans are to go on to college.

Greg’s older brother Tony is the greatest influence in his life.

Paola Endara has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a senior. Her host parents are Jay Stackhouse and Brenda Johnson. Paola has been a positive addition to theschool. She is very involved in school activities and has a pleasant and positive personality. Paola is involved in volleyball, hockey, soccer and teaching children to ice skate. She enjoys watching and playing sports, and extreme sports like bungee jumping.

Hannah Smestad has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week.

She is in second grade and the daughter of Corey and Janelle Smestad. Hannah is a very hard worker. She is very responsible and helpful. Hannah enjoys reading and writing. Her hobbies are dance and piano.

Nikki Ticknor has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Jay and Sara Ticknor. Nikki has a positive attitude, is a willing participant in class and is kind and respectful to other students and teachers. She enjoys gymnstics, church activities and running. Nikki enjoys listening to music and hanging out with friends. She plans to attend college in the future. Her grandma is the greatest influence on her life.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Jeret Corty has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade.

Jeret is friendly, cooperative and has good manners. He is responsible about his assignments and has good study habits. Jeret is well liked by his classmates. He loves sports, especially football and enjoys playing outside.

Mackenna Johnson has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Nina Northquest and Jason and Doni Johnson. Mackenna is always willing to help and is kind to everyone. Mackenna gets her work in on time even though she is a very busy girl with many interests.

Mackenna’s favorite class is math and her favorite activity is art. After school she is active with hockey and softball.

Krystal Zuniga has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Kim and Robert Zuniga. Krystal is polite and friendly to adults and other kids.

She is helpful to others and is a dedicated student who loves to read and write stories. Krystal is involved in dance. She enjoys babysitting, playing the saxophone, cooking, playing chess, riding bike, rollerblading, swimming and volunteering at the book fair.

Tiffany Oft has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week.

She is a senior and the daughter of Larry and Marya Oft. Tiffany is a hard worker, self-directed and dependable. She is involved in FCCLA, graduation committee and works at McDonald’s as an associate manager. Tiffany enjoys drawing, singing and shopping.

She plans to attend UW-Barron or Western Governors University online for early childhood education.

Cody French has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Corey and Bobbi French. Cody has one sister, Samantha, and two brothers, Joshua and Casey. Remote-control vehicles and talking with friends are his hobbies. Cody plays the trumpet in pep band, marching band and concert band.

Haylee Talbot has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in first grade. Haylee enjoys reading chapter books in school. She knows it is helping her get ready for second grade. Haylee enjoys going for walks with her three dogs and playing in the park. She also has one cat. Haylee has a collection of stuffed animals. She enjoys gymnastics and is in the second level. Haylee wants to become a veterinarian in the future.

WEBSTER

SIREN

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Tanner Pardun has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade and the son of Josh and Rachel Pardun. Tanner is a very conscientious worker; he consistently does his best work.

Tanner likes to spend time with his family in the woods.

Grant Preston has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Melissa Preston. Grant is an enjoyable student who works hard in class, is very helpful and friendly and often has a smile on his face. He enjoys four-wheeling and hunting on the weekends. Grant has two brothers and one younger sister. Grant is liked and respected by his classmates. He is a good role model and student.

Bryana Andren has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Mark Andren. Bryana is a friendly face to have in class and adds a lot to the atmosphere of the classroom. She is involved in softball and volleyball. Bryana enjoys playing sports. Her future plans include going to MATC in Madison.

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Carsen Stenberg has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Chad and Heidi Stenberg. Carsen has a great personality that is enjoyed by all. He is a hard worker and is always looking for a challenge.

Carsen is a kind and generous friend and truly a wonderful helper. He is a joy to have in class.

Bradley Eley has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of James and Angela Eley. Brad is looked up to by his peers as a leader. He has a go-to attitude and a good sense of humor which is appreciated. Brad is a hard worker and his kindness shows all the time. He is thoughtful and respectful.

Paige Gurtner has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Marilyn and Duane Gurtner. Paige enjoys hanging out with friends and swimming. After high school she plans to attend school and enter the health-care field.

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MARCH

THURSDAY/25 Cushing

• Red Cross blood drive at the community center, 2-7 p.m., 715-825-3733, givebloodgivelife.org.

Grantsburg

• High school solo and ensemble at 8 a.m.

Coming events

SATURDAY/3 Amery

• Write On Writers Conference at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, 8 a.m. 715-349-8005.

Danbury

• Ruby’s Pantry at the town hall, $15 donation. Doors open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.

Frederic

Luck

• Bowling fundraiser at Hacker’s Lanes for Frederic Children’s Activity Fund, 11 a.m., 715-327-9969.

• History of maple syrup making, presentation at the museum/library, 7 p.m., 715-472-4378.

• Lions Bingo at the hall, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Grantsburg

Siren

• Auxiliary craft & gift sale at the Legion, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-463-2603.

St. Croix Falls

• Polk County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Easter Egg Hunt at the Polk County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. $15 donation, 2 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• “Our Town” at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-4833387, boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org.

MONDAY/5 Balsam Lake

FRI. & SAT./26 & 27 Luck

• Adult/AED CPR class at the American Red Cross office, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

FRI.-SUN./26-28

• Indianhead Gem and Mineral Society to meet at the senior center, 7 p.m., 715-472-8809.

• Trollhaugen Gun Show, Fri. 5-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-483-9190.

• Burnett Area Arts Group will meet at North Wind Arts, 5 p.m., 715-349-8448.

• Spring Show at the high school, 7:30 p.m.

Luck

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Roberts

TUESDAY/6

• Ham radio class, www.scvhamradio.com or e-mail: n9upc@yahoo.com.

FRIDAY/26

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Frederic

• ACS run/walk kickoff at Hacker’s Lanes, 7 a.m., 800ACS-2345, 715-653-2684.

Lindstrom, Minn.

• St. Croix Valley Orchestra Spring Concert at Trinity Lutheran Church, 7:30 p.m., www.scvorchestra.org.

Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715-349-5923.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Lions Club Bingo at the community center, 6:30 p.m.

SAT. & SUN./27 & 28 Spooner

• Northwoods Figure Skating Club Show at Northwest Sports Complex. Sat. 2 and 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 715-8224436.

SATURDAY/27 Amery

• Scrapbooking event at the senior center. Call to reserve space. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., 715-268-6605.

Balsam Lake

• Fire & rescue department spaghetti fundraiser at the station, 4-8 p.m.

Bone Lake

• Spring business expo & fundraiser at Zion Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Luck

St. Croix Falls

Balsam Lake

• First aid class at the American Red Cross office, 5:307:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

Clam Falls

• Ice Age Trail - Indianhead Chapter Annual Planning meeting at Café Wren, 10 a.m., 715-472-2248.

• “Our Town” at Festival Theatre, 2 p.m., 715-483-3387, boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org.

• Coffee hour at the Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

Milltown

TUESDAY/30

• Runaway Rubies Red Hat Society to meet at Yellow Lake Lodge, noon.

Webster

• Celebration of Milltown’s 100th birthday at the community center. 6 p.m. free dinner, 6:45 p.m. program.

• Garage sale fundraiser for Breast Cancer 3-Day at Milltown Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-825-3194.

• Public forum to meet county board candidates at Unity High School, 6:30-8 p.m.

Osceola

Siren

• Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.1 p.m.

Webster

• Wisconsin’s Northwest Heritage Passage will meet at 410 N. River Street, 10 a.m., 715-635-9303.

Balsam Lake

• Community Homestead Spring Craft Fair and Bake Sale at the community center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-2943038.

• Solo and Ensemble Music Festival at the high school, 4-8 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Food & Friends Community Dinner at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 5-6 p.m.

• Ravishing Rubies Red Hat luncheon at Yellow River Saloon and Eatery, noon.

• “Our Town” at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-4833387, boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org.

• Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Chateau St. Croix Wintery, 2 p.m.

• Easter Egg Hunt at Alliance Church of the Valley, ages 2-10, 9:30 a.m., 715-483-1100, www.stcroixalliance.com.

Webster

• Potluck dinner at the senior center, noon.

SUNDAY/28 Amery

• St. Croix Valley Orchestra Spring Concert at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 3 p.m., www.scvorchestra.org.

Grantsburg

• Breakfast at the Legion hall, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-4635724.

WEDNESDAY/31 Siren

• Skywarn training at the government center, Room 165, 6:30 p.m.

APRIL

WEDNESDAY/7 Frederic

Spooner

St. Croix Falls

• Birthday party at the senior center, 12:30-3 p.m.

THURS. & FRI./8 & 9 Milltown

• Middle school play at the Unity school. Thurs. 1:30 p.m.; Fri. 1:30 & 7 p.m.

THURSDAY/8 Amery

FRIDAY/2

• Skywarn spotter class at the high school, 6 p.m., 715485-9280.

• Good Friday breakfast at the senior center, 7-11 a.m., 715-349-7810.

• Fish fry at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715-349-5923.

• Infant/child class at the American Red Cross office, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

• Skywarn spotter class at the justice center, 2 p.m., 715485-9280.

Siren

Balsam Lake

Spring concert lineup at Festival Theatre ST. CROIX FALLS - Four concerts are on deck in April and May as the 2010 music events at Festival Theatre crescendo through the spring season.

The downtown St. Croix Falls performing arts venue is getting quite a workout with both the street level space (vacated by St. Croix Falls Public Library) and the main stage space in use.

“It’s been phenomenal to offer programming at the street level,” said director Danette Olsen. “With 250 seats upstairs, it’s sometimes too big a space for new groups or small ensembles that prefer a club atmosphere.”

In fact, it’s the street level space that will host the first spring music event on Saturday, April 17, when Brian Wicklund and the FiddlePals perform at 7:30 p.m.

Wicklund’s trio offers up an amazing array of roots music that c r o s s e s boundaries into Tex-Mex sounds as well as European influences.

Festival’s annual tribute to Earth Day calls upon the Pied Piper of the St. Croix Dan Chouinard

River, Dan Chouinard, to host his s e c o n d “ O n c e Upon a R i v e r ” evening of music and stories.

Joining Dan this year are Ann Reed, Dan Guenthner and Brian Wicklund Margaret Pennings of Common Harvest Farm, harpist Min Kim and others for the 7:30 p.m. event on Saturday, April 24.

Randy Sabien has assembled a full band of three fiddles and a rhythm section that is described as “Bob Wills meets Art Blakey meets the Allman Brothers.”

They will perform on May Day (Saturday, May 1) for a 7:30 p.m. concert which is followed by a Welcome to Spring Wine and Beer Social sponsored by Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vineyard.

The spring lineup will conclude with Monroe Crossing in concert Mother’s Day weekend. This hugely popular fivepiece bluegrass band will perform two shows, the first on Saturday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. and then a Mother’s Day matinee concert on Sunday, May 9, at 2 p.m.

All of the spring concerts are Flex Pass

Monroe Crossing

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eligible and tickets for all events are on sale now. Single tickets purchased in advance are $13.50 for the Brian Wicklund concert, $21 for D a n Chouinard

or Randy Sabien, and $26 for Monroe Crossing. After 2 p.m. on the day of the concert, there is an additional $5 fee if tickets are available.

Flex Passes and all tickets are available to purchase online at www.festivaltheatre.org as well as by phone during box office hours. Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls at 210 North Washington St. To reach Festival Theatre by phone, call 715483-3387/888-887-6002 or by e-mail to boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org. - submitted