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Teen charged with reckless endangerment PAGE 3

Accident report on DA’s desk DNR completes report on snowmobile fatality PAGE 2

Not gold but silver for Molly and the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team Page 14

Equipment purchase invalid $39,000 order violates county’s purchasing policy PAGE 3

Village explores trail connection Stops just short of village PAGE 13

Reward fund Gilbert, WCCO naturalist to speak at Grantsburg See Currents, Page 10

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State Champs return from Madison SPORTS In this section

Keeping a missing person case alive PAGE 2

Maia Lehman of Luck watches as her friends and classmates play in the first-annual Luck Pond Hockey Tournament. Her glasses became an accidental monitor for the action. See Currents feature The battle for the coveted monkey, for more photos, story. - Photo by Greg Marsten

What are the odds? 7.5 million-to-1 Three generations, one birthday ST. CROIX FALLS - Carter Talmadge was born Monday, Feb. 22, the same date as his father, James (Norm) Talmadge of Cushing and his grandfather, James Talmadge of St. Croix Falls.

Carter was born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. and was 19-3/4 inches long. He joins a sister, Taylor, who is 5 years old and attends kindergarten at Luck Schools.

According to the SCRMC press release, the head of Stanford University’s statistics department, Professor Trevor Hastie, calculated that the odds of this happening are 7.5 million-to-1. According to a Google source, two Israeli doctors determined that the chances of three generations being born on the same date are the same as winning the lottery twice (and that doesn’t include the same gender).

“We were hoping he would be born before midnight,” said Missy Talmadge, Carter’s mother. “Our doctor, Dr. Marsha Beyer, was in Texas that day,” Talmadge continued.

“Her flight was delayed coming home. She made it just in time to deliver Carter at 10:17 p.m.” Talmadge noted that all three births were natural, not drug-induced or C-section.

Missy Talmadge says “It's just a little miracle.” Five-yearold Taylor is already planning the birthday celebrations.

“Now we're going to have three cakes,” she announced. — Jackie Thorwick with information from SCRMC

Shown (L to R): Dad, James (Norm) Talmadge of Cushing with baby son, Carter, and grandpa, James (Jim) Talmadge of St. Croix Falls – all born Feb. 22. - Special photo

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In support of the 2010 U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team, Burnett Medical Center staff showed their support by wearing red, white and blue in honor of Siren native Molly Engstrom, Olympian, Thursday, Feb. 25. The USA played Canada for the gold medal that evening but ended up winning silver, falling to the Canadians, 0-2. - Special photo

Efforts under way to offer reward in search for Rose Bly Garage sale, other events being planned MILLTOWN - Friends and family of Rose Bly, the 21-year-old rural St. Croix Falls woman who has not been seen in the past six months since leaving her home Aug. 21, are hoping to raise money for a reward fund.

The fund would offer money to anyone offering information that would lead to the young woman’s location.

Persons may help by donating items for a garage sale. Items may be dropped off Friday, March 19, after 4 p.m. at the Milltown Community Center. The sale will run Saturday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and a half-price sale will run on Sunday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There are also plans to hold a silent auction, bake sale, kids games and family karaoke during the sale.

Businesses are being asked to donate for the silent auction and baked goods are needed as well as volunteer help for the setup and takedown of the sale.

A Unity FFA Alumni chili feed will be held on Saturday during the sale.

People wishing to donate their time

may call 715-554-2142.

“The Polk County Sheriff’s Department has not found a single credible lead and is merely chasing down horrible rumors,” states a flyer promoting the sale. “Let’s spread the word, not the rumors!”

Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore said his department has been following all leads, rumors or not.

“We investigate all information and rumors, no matter what the source, as we owe that to the family,” Moore said. “If it was your daughter, wife or sibling, you would expect nothing less from the investigating agency.”

Moore also said he recently sent an investigator from his department to a missing persons conference to gather information about new techniques and resources available in these types of cases.

“In addition, I have requested, and received a review of this case by a state agency, and currently a federal agency is reviewing the case and will provide any recommendations that they consider appropriate.”

Monetary donations are being accepted at AnchorBank in Balsam Lake, payable to the Rose Bly Benefit Fund. - Gary King

Fire claims cabin on Godfrey Lake Road

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A home owned by Bruce and Jackie Nerby of Hudson, located on Godfrey Lake Road south of Siren, was destroyed by fire on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The Siren Fire Department was called to the scene at 2:49 p.m, but the home was already fully engulfed in flames. Siren Fire Department called in Webster Fire Department for support. Information as to any possible cause of the fire was still unknown at press time. - Photo by Sherill Summer

Report on fatal accident now with district attorney BURNETT COUNTY -A report by Department of Natural Resources officers concerning a snowmobile accident Feb. 4 that claimed the life of a 41-year-old Webster man has been turned over to Burnett County District Attorney Bill Norine, who will decide if any further criminal charges will stem from the case.

Jeffrey S. Busse, according to a DNR report, was operating a snowmobile on Krueger Road when he apparently collided with the snowmobile in front of him, was ejected and then struck by one or more snowmobiles that were following the same path.

No other details of the DNR report were available at press time. Jeffrey Busse According to a Siren Police report, a 911 call was received at approximately 12:45 a.m., and when the first officer arrived, CPR was being performed on Busse by a female.

A first responder arrived at the scene at approximately the same time as the first officer on the scene, and took over CPR, but it soon became apparent that Busse did not survive the accident.

The female told the officer she had been driving a snowmobile in front of Busse and turned around after she felt a bump to her sled and saw Busse lying in the road.

She said there were two other male snowmobilers who came upon the scene, but she didn’t know their names. Officers did find one of the men at their residence, dressed in snowmobile attire, and a damaged snowmobile, engine warm, sitting in the yard. When asked if he was in an accident, the man said no, but that he had attempted CPR on Busse and called 911.

Although no names were released from the report, a press release issued by the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department the day following the accident said three people were cited for operating a snowmobile while intoxicated: Tami Boese, 37, Owatonna, Minn.; Travis L. DeMarre, 24, Webster and Jason L. Pierce, 27, Siren.

Boese and Busse purchased Whiskey Joe’s restaurant and bar on Hwy. 70 at Clam Lake Narrows a few months ago.

Busse was memorialized by family and friends at a gathering in St. Paul, Feb. 9. Gary King

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Briefly Got windshield wash? March came in like a lamb for much of the country andNorthwest Wisconsin was no exception with temperatures reaching into the upper 30s and promising to reach 40 degrees sometime this week. Snowmobile trails were closed in Polk County on Tuesday (see page 31) and those thinking of using the trails in Burnett County should check the county’s Web site, burnettcounty.com, or go to travelwisconsin.com.

••• BALSAM LAKE - U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl’s regional representative, Marjorie Bunce, will be in Balsam Lake on Thursday, March 11, to meet with constituents from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St, in the multipurpose room. No appointment is necessary.

"If you are having a problem with a federal program or agency, or have an opinion on an issue before Congress, please let me know by meeting with my regional representative, Marjorie Bunce,” Kohl said.

Bunce can also be contacted at Kohl’s regional office at 402 Graham Ave., Suite 206, Eau Claire, WI 54701. The telephone number is 715-832-8424. - from the office of Sen. Kohl ••• LUCK – A free open house and educational event will take place at Café Wren on Hwy. 35, Luck, this Friday, March 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. Learn about Community Supported Agriculture, meet with area CSA farmers and enjoy local farm photography by Cynthia Rintala. More information can be found at www.cafewren.com with submitted information ••• ST. CROIX FALLS - St. Croix Regional Medical Center invites everyone to join others with diabetes and those who want to be kept current on treatments. The next diabetic support group series meets Thursday, March 18, and continues the third Thursday of each month through November, ending with Diabetes Night Out. This is an opportunity to discuss the disease, as well as share feelings and experiences and learn how to make adjustments in self-care and monitoring. Specialists are often invited to present updates in treatments and answer concerns. The free support group will meet at the medical center hospital building at 235 State Street in the atrium lobby from 6 to 8 p.m. Valets and volunteers are available at the hospital entrance to assist you. The group, is sponsored by the Living and Learning Diabetes Education staff. Light refreshments are offered.

Call Kathy Johnson at 715-483-0571 or Robin Herr at 715-483-0248 with questions.

No registration necessary. - from SCRMC ••• BALSAM LAKE – Your local Red Cross office will be offering a baby-sitting training course Saturday, March 13, in the Balsam Lake office of the American Red Cross. This course is recommended for youth ages 10 to 15. Class time will be 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Each participant will receive the newly revised handbook, an emergency reference guide and a CDROM which includes a printable activity booklet with games, crafts, songs and recipes, a resume template and lots more.

Preregistration is required. Please call 715485-3025 for more information. - from the Red Cross ••• CORRECTION: The photo headline on the back page of our Feb. 24 issue, “Peterson honored” was misleading, due to the editor’s mislabeling. Peterson was accepting a plaque on behalf of the work the county has done to halt the spread of invasive aquatic species. - Editor

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Equipment purchased by HS director not valid $39,000 order violates purchasing policy

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – Polk County Human Services Director Sherry Gjonnes had an idea. The Human Services Department was going to have unspent funds in its 2009 budget. The department spends a significant amount on sending staff to training sessions each year. Why not use some of the unspent HS 2009 budgeted funds to set up some government center rooms for inhouse training and conferences?

In December, Gjonnes ordered $39,268 worth of furniture and equipment as part of the process of preparing those rooms.

The order includes 80 chairs ($269 each), 40 training tables ($351 each), eight larger folding tables ($149 each), five lecterns ($187 each), and three projection screens ($294 each). All the equipment is now delivered, unpacked and stacked in the east and west conference rooms. The supplier has been paid.

However, there were some problems with that purchase. These problems started to come to light in a special meeting of the human services board, called on short notice Tuesday, March 2.

The problems: (1) The unspent funds in the HS 2009 budget do not belong to the Human Services Department but revert to the county’s general fund at the end of the year. (2) The purchase was not authorized by the HS governing board. (3) An end-ofthe-year purchase must be approved by the finance director. (4) Purchases over $12,000 must be advertised. (5) Purchases over $25,000 must be approved by the finance committee.

Items 3, 4, and 5 were not followed in violation of the county’s purchasing policy.

As a result, Jeff Fuge, corporation counsel for the county, told the HS board that the purchase is not valid.

There are additional problems. Gjonnes made the purchase on Dec. 23. On Jan. 13, Gjonnes went to the finance committee asking approval of setup funds of $140,000 for the training rooms. She did not mention that she had already spent part of that money on the equipment. Finance committee members asked her why the project was not in the county’s capital improvement plan, the list of requested county projects for the coming five years. Debate on which CIP items to fund with levy dollars was a major part of the 2010 budget discussion last summer.

“Why was this not part of the budget process?” Gary Bergstrom asked at that finance meeting. “This request is out of

Sherry Gjonnes (L) Polk County Human Services director, listens as the human services board discusses how to deal with an unauthorized $39,000 furniture purchase. County corporation counsel Jeff Fuge is to the right. - Photo

by Gregg Westigard place.”

“I would not have added this to our (finance) agenda if I knew what you were asking,” Bryan Beseler said. “We did not give raises to some employees. But you are asking for top-of-the-line equipment.”

Citing the absence of the request in the CIP and the availability of other training facilities, the finance committee rejected the proposal unanimously on Jan. 13.

The proposal to purchase conference room/training equipment then went to the county board on Jan. 19. That request asked for up to $200,000 to purchase the necessary equipment to upgrade four rooms.

Again, no mention was made of the fact that some of the equipment had already been purchased. The county board rejected that proposal by a vote of 10 to 10. A twothirds vote of approval was needed.

Fuge said the county has two options now to correct the void purchase. The county board can ratify the purchase or the board can direct that the purchased items be sold. The items purchased were a special order and can not be returned to the supplier.

The human services board passed a motion asking the county board to ratify the $39,000 expenditure at its March 16 meeting. Their motion states that the funds will come from the HS 2010 operations budget.

That resolution at the county board will need a two-thirds vote for approval.

If the $39,000 purchase is ratified, the county will still need to approve the spending of $98,000 for the technical equipment needed to make the rooms operational for interactive conferences and training. Until that technology investment is made, the tables and chairs will not serve their in-

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This season has brought us what some might call an “oldfashioned” winter, when the snowbanks were at least as tall as the vehicles you were driving. John Glockzin of Frederic dropped off this photo at the Leader office this week, showing the deep snow in the winter of 1948 on a road just east of the village of Frederic. - Special photo

tended purpose.

The option of selling the equipment might be expensive for somebody. The equipment can not be returned. It is unpacked and some of the chairs were actually used at the county administrator selection meeting last Thursday. The county purchasing policy states that the individual responsible may be held personally liable for the costs.

The discussion The meeting Tuesday opened with a presentation to the human services board by county board member Brian Masters.

Masters gave an overview of the issue from the Dec. 23 purchase through the finance committee meeting, where he is a member, to the county board action. He mentioned that there was never any mention that the purchase had been made.

HS member Ken Sample said there was no debate that purchasing policies had been violated. He said that the HS board must now do the right thing. In his opinion, that would be to approve the purchase and take the funds from the HS 2010 funding.

The agenda for the Tuesday meeting listed a closed session for “specific personnel problems,” apparently, in part a discussion about how to deal with the action taken by Gjonnes. Sample addressed this issue, saying this is a total system problem and not a personnel problem. He said this illustrates the need for a county administrator to oversee policies and actions. Sample said a closed session on the issue should happen at a future meeting. The committee agreed.

Brake, gas lines cut

by Greg Marsten AMERY – An Amery High School student was able to thwart an alleged tampering of her truck last week, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s office. That tampering allegedly included cut fuel and brake lines, as well as an apparent attempt to cut a tire on her vehicle.

The alleged person behind the potential disaster was named as 17-year-old Codie Erickson of Amery, a classmate of the victim.

According to the police reports, an unnamed teen girl left Amery High School on the afternoon of Feb. 24, and after starting her truck, people nearby noticed a flood of gasoline coming out of the vehicle and spilling onto the ground. A friend was able to temporarily fix the fuel leak, so the girl drove away.

However, as the student was leaving the parking lot, she noticed the brakes didn’t work, and ran a stop sign and intersection, almost causing a very serious accident. A friend stopped and inspected the truck, noting that the right front brake line had also apparently been cut, along with the fuel line.

The truck was taken to the Amery Police Department for a closer inspection, where an officer noted “clean cuts” on both the fuel line and brake line, as well as a spot on a rear tire where an attempt had apparently been made to damage it with a sharp object.

The victim told the police she had been “having problems” with harassment from fellow student Codie Erickson and his unnamed girlfriend “for a few months.” No other specific incidents were mentioned.

Erickson was arrested the next day by Amery Police and initially charged with misdemeanor first-degree reckless endangerment. He was booked into the jail and released, but has since had a restraining order filed against him in regards to the alleged victim of the brake line cut. He makes his first court appearance on the matter Thursday, March 11, before Judge Robert Rasmussen.

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Fleshing out the county administrator job Filling vacant finance position

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – There was a more detailed discussion about the soon-to-be hired Polk County administrator last Thursday, Feb. 25, during the meeting of the county administrator selection committee. The committee discussed such items as which office the CA should work out of and staffing for the new CA. There was also apparent agreement that filling the vacant finance director position should start immediately and not be combined with the CA position. Polk County is now advertising for a county administrator and plans of selecting that person at a special meeting of the county board on April 13.

The meeting attracted a large audience. In addition to the three county board members of the selection committee, Bryan Beseler, Ken Sample and Patricia Schmidt, and two of the department head advisory members of the committee, Sara McCurdy and Sherry Gjonnes, there were six other county board members and eight other department heads present.

The meeting started with a round-table discussion with Jeff French, Barron County administrator, and two of his associates. French was part of the Polk County planning retreat two years ago when he was the Barron County finance director and presented information about his transition to the CA position and his views on the CA job.

French recommended that the CA position should

not be combined with the finance director position. He said that a CA needs to be strong in administration and long-range planning. The CA does not need to know everything in the county but needs to know who does know what he needs and be able to rely on those under him. He said it is important to build your staff and encourage them in their work.

The CA should report to the full board and not a committee, French said. He said the full board should evaluate the county administrator. French said the CA can’t be a dictator and can be terminated any time.

Countering that, French added the new Polk County CA should be given a contract with a guarantee of two or three years salary. He noted that the new CA will be hired by one board and serve under another one. He said the new person might be moving and disrupting family life and needs that guarantee. French said the transition time for the county might take a year, moving from old institutional practices to new ones.

“An administrator is hired to implement policy, not make policy,” French said. “The county board makes policy.” He added that this includes issues like board size. The committees should do department head evaluations but that evaluation should include broad input from other department heads and the public.

French said the CA must be able to disagree with others, including county board members, and still get along. The CA must ask, “What do you need to accomplish?” He added that the board says where the county will sail and the CA does the sailing.

Committee discussion After French shared his thoughts, selection committee Chair Beseler led the committee through a discussion of some practical issues in preparation for the new administrator.

First on the list was where the CA should have an office. Various locations were discussed, but the best location, in Beseler’s view, is the office of the former finance director. That is the biggest room with space for small meetings and would be located near the personnel and finance staff for interaction.

The CA will need some support staff. Beseler said the county clerk offered to make her staff available to assist the CA during downtime. The staff of the finance and personnel departments may be available. A decision on staffing will be made later.

“The first question a CA candidate will ask is ‘When will you fill the finance director job?’ Sara McCurdy said. “We must be ready to answer that question. The new CA will need to know there is support.”

Beseler said the finance committee will take action on that vacant position at its next meeting.

“We must be ready with decisions on office, staff, structure and the finance head,” employee relations Director Andrea Jerrick said. “We must be ready to address the comfort zone of the candidates.”

The selection committee will meet next on Monday, March 15. At that meeting, besides addressing the practical issues, the committee will narrow the field of CA job applicants to 10 semifinal candidates.

Going to Bat for Veterans Award presented to Congressman Obey WASHINGTON, D.C. – Disabled American Veterans National Commander Roberto “Bobby” Barrera presented a special Going to Bat for Veterans Award to Rep. David Obey in recognition of his leadership and support for legislation that will ensure sufficient, timely and predictable funding for veterans health care.

“Without Rep. Obey’s support of this vital legislation, the Department of Veterans Affairs would continue to cut services, ration care, be unable to hire sufficient staff and put off needed construction and repairs to its medical facilities, all because of inadequate funds and budget delays,” said Barrera.

The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act authorizes Congress to approve veterans medical care funding one year in advance to better meet the anticipated demand for veterans health care services. The advanced funding will give the Department of Veterans Affairs up to a full year to plan for the most effective and efficient way of delivering medical care. Additionally, this would require the Government Accountability Office to review the budget de-

DAV National Commander Roberto “Bobby” Barrera presents Congressman Obey with the Going to Bat for Veterans Award. - Special photo

velopment process to ensure that sufficient funds are included.

“This legislation will help every disabled veteran and every future disabled veteran,” said Barrera. “This important legislation was passed because so many in Congress saw the need to put an end to chronic lapses in budgets that had persisted for decades. They stood up for veterans together, and veterans and their families are going to benefit.”

Barrera expressed DAV’s gratitude to representatives and senators who played leading roles in getting the legislation approved.

The 1.2 million-member Disabled American Veterans, a nonprofit organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932, represents this nation’s disabled veterans. It is dedicated to a single purpose: building better lives for our nation’s disabled veterans and their families. More information is available at www.dav.org. – from the DAV

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Recommendations made for Luck street projects Liquor license for Wayne’s to be on March 10 agenda

by Mary Stirrat

LUCK — The Luck Village Board held its first committee of the whole meeting last Wednesday, Feb. 24, to discuss issues that will be coming before the board for a vote possibly as early as its March 10 meeting.

Earlier in February the board voted to hold a COW meeting each month, to consider items relating to finance and personnel, streets, police, and parks and recreation, in lieu of a meeting of each of these separate committees.

Part of the reasoning was that all board members would then be informed of the issues these committees are facing. Board members then have at least two weeks to do further research and to consider the issues before voting at the next regular board meeting.

On the agenda for the Feb. 24 COW meeting was discussion of a liquor license application for Wayne’s Foods Plus, attendance at meetings, applying for a grant to establish a Lucky Bucks program, and the 2010 street projects.

Trustees Gene Cooper and Jen Nelson were absent from the meeting. In earlier discussions regarding the addition of a COW meeting, Nelson had indicated she was unable to commit to another Wednesday evening meeting.

Liquor license Over the past years Wayne’s Foods Plus has applied to the village for a license to sell off-sale liquor at its Luck store.

Wayne’s has again applied for a license, which will be voted upon at the March 10 meeting of the board.

During last Wednesday’s meeting, the board heard from Kent Petersen, owner of the Bottle Shop on Main Street.

“I don’t think there needs to be another liquor license,” he said. Already, said Petersen, his store is experiencing its slowest year ever. Most of his business is local, he said, and local layoffs have had a big impact.

Another winter like this, he said, combined with the addition of another liquor business, could mean the end of the Bottle Shop.

“I think Wayne’s is a good grocery store,” Petersen said, adding that he is concerned that there is not enough demand to maintain two different stores that sell liquor.

Because of the diversity of Wayne’s business, he continued, it would be his own business that fails.

“I’d hate to see another business go off Main Street,” said Petersen.

Bob Determan, store manager at Wayne’s, said that they also have suffered from competition, naming Wal-Mart and MarketPlace.

“We want to be a good, viable business, long term,” he said. “I guess society is built on the free enterprise system. It’s worked pretty good for the past 200-some years.”

Determan said that Wayne’s will have a formal presentation at the March 10 meeting. Petersen said he will be out of town that day, which is why he wanted to speak to the board at the COW meeting.

Seth Petersen, director of public works at Luck, discusses proposed street projects with the village board last Wednesday. With Petersen is Luck Police Chief Dan Deiss. — Photos by Mary Stirrat The board also discussed the fact that village ordinances limit the number of offsale liquor licenses in the village to one.

However, said village Administrator Kristina Handt, the ordinance lacks specificity as to what type of liquor license, so it does not automatically deny Wayne’s application.

According to discussion at the meeting, this problem will be addressed by the board and the current ongoing recodification of village ordinances.

Meanwhile, at the March 10 meeting, the board can either deny the license based on a valid reason, or approve it to be effective when the appropriate ordinance changes are made.

“Valid reasons” for denying, according to the state, include health and safety concerns, proximity to churches or schools, or inadequate parking.

Street projects Public works director Seth Petersen and streets committee chairman Peter Demydowich talked with the COW regarding recommendations for 2010 street projects, which total in the neighborhood of $80,000.

This amount is $10,000 short of the 2010 streets budget, and the board agreed that any shortfall would be addressed once bids are received for the projects.

The projects that will be recommended for approval at the March 10 meeting of the board are as follows: milling and resurfacing of 3rd Avenue from Main Street to 1st Street (between Luck Lumber and The Scoop); milling and resurfacing of North Avenue from Main Street to Hwy. 48; sewer repairs on 2nd Avenue from 3rd Street to 1st Street (with resurfacing to be done next year); and prep work and new culverts on Chippewa Trail (with resurfacing to be done next year).

Most of the prep work and sewer repair on 2nd Avenue can be done by the village crew, Petersen said, as well as the prep and culvert work on Chippewa Trail.

Although the recommendations vary slightly from Luck’s five-year road improvement plan, said Petersen, they allow needed work to be done over the next couple of years in a way that meets budget re-

strictions.

Because the recommended projects utilize all budgeted street work dollars, plus up to $10,000, there will be no funds to do seal coating or crack sealing.

“It isn’t ideal,” said village President Steve Nielsen. “We have a lot of streets that need to be fixed. This is a good option for what we have to spend.”

Meeting attendance At its Feb. 10 meeting the board discussed the lack of a policy regarding nonattendance by members at regularly scheduled meetings.

At that time, village Administrator Kristina Handt presented findings from researching statutes and the policies of other communities. She reported that the board can address nonattendance with “punishments” such as forfeiture, removal from office and recall.

Nielsen said at last week’s COW meeting that he was not comfortable with assessing a financial penalty, but felt that the clerk should be notified of expected absences.

Especially in light of questions last fall from village resident Charvey Spencer, said Nielsen, he felt it important to develop a policy that clearly outlines attendance expectations for board members.

“I have been told by many members in the community,” he added, “that there should be some sort of policy on attendance. The public has told me there is a need.”

Requiring a forfeiture, however, may not be appropriate, Nielsen said. “This is not a high-paying job as it is,” he said.

The COW directed staff and village attorney Adam Jarchow to draft a potential policy or resolution for the board to consider.

Lucky Bucks The COW agreed that that the village should apply for an Operation Round-up Grant from Polk-Burnett Electric, to be used to help with a local promotion effort being developed by the community club.

The community club has been working on a Lucky Bucks program that will pro-

vide each Luck water and sewer customer with a voucher that would be good for $10 off on a $20 purchase made at a community club member business.

Handt told the board that if half of the vouchers are returned it would cost the village $2,800, including postage, supplies, printing and staff time.

St. Croix Falls recently undertook this kind of promotion, she said, with a 41 percent return rate.

“The village and community club are trying to institute a ‘buy local’ program,” she said.

The community club has committed $750 to the effort, and Handt asked that the board consider the same. She also asked for authorization to apply for a $1,500 Operation Round-up Grant.

The village’s $750 commitment, she said, could come from funds budgeted in 2010 for the recall election that ended up taking place in 2009, or by choosing not to be a full member in the Polk County Economic Development Corporation. These two funds, plus lack of a board president/trustee for two months and a decrease in insurance costs, with about $4,000.

Grant application is March 1, said Handt, and the COW directed her to apply.

Kent and Rachel Petersen attended the Feb. 24 committee of the whole meeting at Luck. Owner of the Bottle Shop in Luck, Petersen responded to an application for a liquor license from Wayne’s Foods Plus by telling the board he does not feel the community can support two liquor sales businesses.

Other business • Trustee Lori Pardun brought up questions she has been asked regarding fees charged for events held in conjunction with Winter Carnival. Some of the events are fundraisers, she pointed out, and the fees cut into what they raise. On the other hand, said trustees, the village is responsible for costs associated with these events, like garbage and snow removal.

• The COW is recommending to the board that the ordinance governing standing committees be revised to combine the streets, property and public works committee with the parks and recreation committee.

Unity named Middle School of Excellence MADISON — Unity Middle School in Balsam Lake was awarded Middle School of Excellence honors on Feb. 18, along with five other schools in different categories during the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators MiddleLevel Principals Conference in Appleton.

The six schools were among 83 Exemplary Middle Schools recognized last fall for student achievement by AWSA and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. This is the third year that middle schools — small, medium, large and

high poverty — were chosen for recognition and the first time judges reached tie scores and made double awards in two categories. Schools named 2010 Middle Schools of Excellence were: • Small: Menominee Indian Middle School in Neopit - Principal: Stephanie Feldner • Medium: Einstein Middle School in Appleton - Principal: Dave Boden • Large: Hudson Middle School - Principal: Dan Koch and Waunakee Community Middle

School - Principal: Shelley Joan Weiss • High Poverty: Unity Middle School in Balsam Lake - Principal: Elizabeth Jorgensen and T.J. Walker Middle School in Sturgeon Bay - Principal: Randy Watermolen A panel of judges, which included middle school principals and a representative from the Department of Public Instruction, judged applications. They examined the schools’ efforts and accomplishments in the areas of collaboration and professional learning communities;

personalization and the school environment; and curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Schools were invited to apply for the award by being in the top 10 percent of all schools in either reading or mathematics, by having significant gains in reading or mathematics scores, or by having high growth in reading or mathematics achievement in schools of high poverty. — submitted

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Skatepark elements to be ordered CTH I culvert project unlikely

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE —The first elements for Balsam Lake’s skatepark are being ordered, and will be delivered and installed once the snow melts, trustee Chris Sondrol told the village board Monday night. The park is being built by the tennis courts at Pine Park.

Sondrol has been spearheading efforts to get the long-awaited park developed and open to skaters, and thanks to the Balsam Lake Chamber of Commerce there is enough money to buy several pieces.

A company in Canada is the vendor for the pieces, which include a small ramp, bench, and rails.

Sondrol reported that the Chamber and village will be working together to raise funds for additional elements for the park.

Web site Jolene Jones of JJ Web Services provided a demonstration for the board of some of the options in designing a Website that will incorporate information on the Balsam Lake industrial park.

Jones, as a community services, designed the original village Website five years ago, but the board has been looking at ways to make it more effective, and trustee Jeff Reed spoke to Jones about providing information.

Jones explained how to determine key words to bring more people to the Web site, then how to look at and analyze usage information.

Looking at numbers for January and February, Jones told the board that there were more “hits” on the current Website in February, possibly due to the winter celebration in the village. In January, there were 8,399 “hits”, compared with $26,477 in February.

The board created a Web committee, consisting of trustees Chris Sondrol and Jeff Reed, and resident Steve Biza, which will meet next Wednesday, March 10, to start discussing what the Web site might look like.

Jones suggested choosing the favorite features of three to five existing Websites, to think about melding them into a “unique and professional design.”

CTH I culvert With trustee Dave Knutson ready to put a halt to the proposed project now, the board agreed to wait until April when anticipated costs for enlarging the culvert mill pond on CTH I should be more firm.

Board members were considering how to handle paying for needed soil borings, at a cost of $3,200, that would determine whether footings would be needed for the larger culvert. The lake rehabilitation district was asking the village to cover the cost, on the condition that it be repaid to the village by summer.

Milt Stanze of the rehab district said they have $10,000 to cover the process of developing biddable plans, but not the additional $3,200. He felt, however, that the borings should be included in the bid, with bidders determining actual cost once the borings are done. The money for the borings was not budgeted, he said, and should not come from the village or anywhere else.

According to village president Guy Williams, rough estimates show that the project will cost about $250,000, consisting of about $50,000 for site preparation and $200,000 for the culvert and wing walls. Footings, if needed, are not included in this amount.

Williams said he talked with the assessor to determine the tax increase/benefits of doing the project, which is expected to increase property values by $1.4 million. The village’s share of new taxes would be about $6,748 each year.

Jolene Jones of JJ Web Services explains options for the village Web site.

- Photos by Mary Stirrat

Carol Alderman of JensenSundquist Insurance Agency discussed options for reducing the cost of insurance for village employees.

Trustees shown (L to R) are Jim Broome, Mike Voltz, and Dave Knutson. - Photos by Mary Stirrat

This plan for Balsam Lake skatepark was presented at the March 1 meeting of the village board. The first order for components includes basic rails, a bench, and a small ramp.

John Boynton, right, is asking to purchase what is now road right of way along Idlewild Drive. With him is surveyor Wayne Swenson.

If the village must borrow the $200,000 to complete the culvert, at 4 percent interest, the new taxes won’t cover the $8,000 in annual interest.

There is a possibility that the rehab district will cover the entire cost of the project, according to discussion at earlier meetings. Trustees Sondrol, Jim Broome, and Mike Voltz all said that would go a long way in getting them to back the whole idea.

Right of way The owner of a 100- by 488-foot parcel of land on Idlewild Drive looking to subdivide into three lots is hoping to acquire some road right-of-way to make water and sewer hookup a little cheaper and easier.

Property owner John Boynton and surveyor Wayne Swenson told the board that the acquisition of about one-third of an acre would bring his property line close to the water stub-outs that were put

in when the water and sewer were extended down Idlewild in 2000.

Boynton said that, based on the tax roll, the desired property would be worth about $4,500.

Because Idlewild Drive was built just north of the right-of-way, the right-ofway is entirely on Boynton’s property.

Williams said that there should be no problem in allowing Boynton to subdivide his property, but the village may want to hold onto the right-of-way in case it would ever be necessary to alter Idlewild.

“I’m not sure I’d like to give up the right-of-way,” he said.

The board agreed to refer it to the streets committee for investigation. The committee will meet Monday, March 22, at 5:30 p.m., at which time they will take a look at the property.

Boynton said he would like to acquire the land in time for Swenson to survey it by summer.

Insurance Carol Alderman of Jensen-Sundquist Insurance Agency met with the board to discuss a projected 11 percent increase in health care premiums for village employees.

Currently, she said, employees have a $300 deductible and a $25 co-pay. To keep premiums at last year’s level, the deductible would need to be raised to $1,000.

The board referred the issue to the labor committee, consisting of trustees Geno D’Agostino, Dave Knutson, and Mike Voltz. The committee will meet Monday, March 8, at 6 p.m., with Alderman in attendance.

The deadline for changing the policy is March 20, said Adleman, so the committee will make a decision at the March 8 meeting.

Other business • Police officer in charge Jennifer Hanson has been presented with a certificate of completion from the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance for successfully completing an eight-hour training program on investigating domestic abuse.

Hanson attended the training on her own time. On another matter, Voltz told Hanson he appreciated her presence at the ice drag races, saying, “it was like a breath of fresh air.”

• The board directed the fire department to spend $10,000 on fireworks this year, compared with the usual $8,500. As of Feb. 17 there was $12,625 in the fireworks fund. The remaining $2,625 will be held in case the fund runs short in future years.

• The board voted to allow the Balsam Lake Bass Club to use the beach and landing areas from 1 to 3 p.m. July 17 for their fishing tournament.

• The board voted to have Pro-Lawn do the hanging flower baskets on Main Street again this year, at $50 per basket.

A bid of $45 per basket was received from Balsam’s Lakeside Landscaping, but the board agreed that the work should go to an in-town business. Chris Sondrol abstained from the vote.

• The board voted to give a raise of 27 cents per hour to the municipal building housekeeping manager, bringing her salary to $11.09 per hour. The salary is split between the village and Workforce Resource.

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Ugland receives tenure, promotion at Marquette MILWAUKEE - Marquette University in Milwaukee last week announced the tenure and promotion of Erik Ugland, teacher of graduate and undergraduate courses in media law, ethics and policy at Marquette.

Ugland, son of Dick and Pat Ugland of Frederic, was promoted to associate professor with tenure. He was also named associate dean of the Diederich College for Graduate Studies and Research at Marquette, with his appointment beginning this summer.

“The university and college criteria for achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service are rigorous and require exceptional abilities and accomplishments,” said Lori Bergen, dean of J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication.

Ugland “has demonstrated exemplary achievement,” she said, and the college is honored to have him as a colleague. Bergen said she was grateful and excited to have the opportunity to work with Ugland as part of the leadership team for the college, describing him as an excellent colleague.

Last fall the Polk Men’s Discussion

Erik Ugland Group and the Luck Area Historical Society hosted a real-time interactive talking session with Ugland on trends in media and journalism, an area where Ugland has done extensive research and publishing. — Mary Stirrat with information from Dick and Erik Ugland

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Kristan Martin and her family will miss their German shepherd, Duke. Duke broke his back in a car accident on Thursday, Feb. 25. – Photo submitted FREDERIC – Thursday morning, Feb. 25, Kristan Martin was taking the turn onto 150th Street off of Hwy. 35 just outside of Frederic, the same turn she has taken every day for the past 18 years.

The difference on Thursday was that the SUV behind her, driven by Erin Liljenberg, didn’t realize Martin’s car had stopped until it was too late, crashing into the rear end of Martin’s van.

Martin was rushed to the St. Croix Regional Medical Center in an ambulance, while her dog, Duke, who was riding in the car, was taken to Valley View Veterinary Clinic in St. Croix Falls

by Frederic Police Chief RJ Severude.

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Duke, Martin’s 9-month-old German shepherd, was thrown to the back of the vehicle during the crash causing a fracture of his spine near his pelvis. He

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

We b Po l l This week’s question: How do you rate the 2010 winter Olympics?

1. The best I’ve seen 2. Pretty good 3. Average 4. Must have missed it ...

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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F O R U M Unfinished story There are countless hours involved in a missing persons case - for family, friends and law enforcement.

And those of us who care about our community.

In the case of Rose Bly, who has not been seen for more than six months now, the Polk County Sheriff’s Department has followed every lead, interviewed those close to the case, in some cases more than once, and have called in state and federal help.

Sheriff Tim Moore has gone as far as to send one of his investigators to a special conference to gather information about new techniques and resources available in these types of cases.

As he noted this week, each of us would expect no less from our law enforcement agency if it were our loved one who was missing.

And, the sheriff noted, there are a great many Web sites devoted to missing persons. Rose Bly’s name has been entered into several sites that provide a national network of names and personal information used by law enforcement and others. One of those sites, namus.gov, says there are 2,614 open cases nationwide for missing persons - 26 in Wisconsin.

The role of local media might be characterized as supplemental - and critical at times - at least in the days following a disappearance. Once leads have been exhausted and the story is out locally, with no result, it’s obvious the borders of the investigation expand in many ways, including geographically. Our stories on Bly, the missing 21-year-old mother of two, who left her home near Cushing the evening of Aug. 21 for a night out, have been well read, it seems.

People respond with theories, clues and even sightings, but to date, nothing has been proven true.

It may be time to organize a local movement to put pressure on national media to pick up the story. We’re sure family and friends have attempted that, but here’s an interesting thought. What if we all Googled the contacts for “20/20,” “Dateline,” “America’s Most Wanted” and “48 Hours” and made it known we want this story told? All of those programs are swamped with such requests - but there’s nothing to be lost in the attempt. If the rude behavior of a movie theater executive can generate more than 3,000 protests on a Facebook page, perhaps there’s hope of getting half that many to lobby producers of those widely popular shows.

And if Rose Bly is still among us - and she’s far away - it’s going to take the highest profile possible for this news story to help authorities find someone who has seen her.

That’s the best-case scenario.

The reality is even that seems to be a long shot.

But long shots sometimes materialize.

And this story deserves a final chapter.

Words for compromise

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/ Governor Jim Doyle P.O. Box 7863, Madison, WI 53707 wisgov@mail.state.wi.us Congressman David Obey (7th District) 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg.

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

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Rep. Ann Hraychuck (28th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 8942 Madison, WI 53708 Phone: 608-267-2365 • Toll free: 888-529-0028 In-district: 715-485-3362 rep.hraychuck@ legis.state.wi.us Rep. Mary Hubler (75th District) Room 7 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 53708 or 1966 21-7/8 St., Rice Lake 54868 (715) 234-7421• (608) 266-2519 rep.hubler@legis.state.wi.us U.S. Senator Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

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

Senator Robert Jauch (25th District) Room 19 South, State Capitol P.O. Box 788, Madison, WI 53707 E-mail: Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us Senator Sheila Harsdorf (10th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-7745 • (715) 232-1390 Toll-free - 1-800-862-1092 sen.harsdorf@legis.state.wi.us U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold SDB 40, Rm. 1, Washington, D.C. 20510 or 1600 Aspen Commons Middleton, WI 53562-4716 (608) 828-1200 senator@feingold.senate.gov

Read the words of the following transcript before skipping to the end and see if you can guess who said it - a Republican? A Democrat? A current player in American politics? Future candidate for president?

These comments were in response to questions about whether the American system of government is broken.

“No, I don't think it's broken. I think it's in trouble. I think the American people are watching it and saying, you know, our foundingFathers intended for people to argue and have strong views on – on both sides of an issue. But just as they did in Philadelphia when they were writing the Constitution, sooner or later, you've got to compromise. You've got to start making the compromises that arrive at a consensus and move the country forward. We did that with the education funding that’s been done. We did that with the funding for our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq since President Obama came in. We did it with the stimulus package.

“So, in some ways the government is functioning. It’s doing what it’s supposed to do, but not well enough. And the American people, I think, see the extreme positions being taken, too left on the Democratic side, too far right on the Republican side, the Tea Party Movement is also now become a force in American politics. And, of course, you got the – the overhang of cable television, and bloggers and the Internet, all of which heightens tension and makes it harder and harder for our political leaders in the Senate or in the Congress to quietly make the compromises that are necessary.

“So our system is not broken. It’s a great system. But it’s in some disarray right now.

And the American people are looking for their leaders to fix it. They’re looking for the White House to fix it. And they’re looking for leaders in both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party in the House and Senate to start finding ways to compromise and get the country moving and not just scream at each other ...

“But, you know, slogans aren’t going to beat this problem, either. You can’t just say we want lower taxes and less government without saying what less government do you want? What do you want to give up? And, if you want lower taxes, fine, but then you can’t complain if the deficit is rising, or if the whole nation is going deeper into debt.

“And so, these are the kinds of issues that are out there that we have to compromise on. And frankly, the – the Senate and the House have not demonstrated the kind of leadership that the American people are looking for on either side of the aisle, and the president has to figure out a way to bring these folks together. We need some of the old cardinals and barons of the old days ...”

Well chosen, and hopefully, well read words - by General Colin Powell, a Republican and advisor to two presidents, during a recent Face the Nation broadcast.

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Letters t o t h e e d i t o r Cold coffee I’ve recently made two new friends and in the process have gained a new perspective on the inter-agency cooperation of our government. Their names are James Jefferson and William Standburg, although one of them also identified himself as Johnny English. He stopped using that name when my husband and I kept laughing.

These two men hold important positions in the Global Awards International Winner Circle – apparently working in close conjunction with the Jamaican Agency Offshore Bank and Western Union. In the course of eight phone conversations spanning three weeks, I was frequently put on hold while they were consulted by our government – variously, the “Government Agency,” the Customs Office (wondering why I had not yet claimed my “whopping big prize”), the UPS and the “Internal Attorney.”

I could overhear some of their conversations in the background before I was transferred to another friendly, persuasive, yet oddly familiar voice.

Yesterday they called from out on the road. It had been three days since they left Wisconsin Rapids in transit to Luck with my prize award and either a Mercedes or a BMW in tow. Maybe both, they are that accommodating. (I had said I didn’t want my prize car to have been driven so many miles - first from “the coast” – James was somewhat fuzzy about which coast was involved - and then all over Wisconsin.) But he said I shouldn’t worry, it was being towed on a trailer. Nice. Still, it is a circuitous route.

Last week they had a fellow worker orbiting Luck in a Prize Award van with his GPS. He was waiting for me to transfer just $299 to the Offshore Jamaican bank to cover 5 percent of the customs tariff on my $2.5 million award. I was assured he would be at my door in no more, though possibly less, than 45 minutes from the time I notified them that the transaction was complete. I guess he got tired of waiting or ran out of gas, because I didn’t see him drive by.

Undaunted by my failure of response, yesterday morning James and William themselves were on the road giving me another chance to get to the Western Union office. Serendipitously, while they were calling me, the FBI pulled them over ... and asked to speak with me. This agent, who remarkably, also spoke with a heavy Jamaican accent, was so polite he even addressed me as “Dear” throughout our brief conversation. He was concerned about my health and commented on the weather before assuring me that these fine men were indeed trying to deliver my “whopping big” prize to my door. I am pleased to know that the FBI has my best interest at heart.

Sadly, the claim amount had gone up to $500 because the customs office has had to keep it in storage for these weeks I have dawdled. I told them I was not interested.

This has not had much effect in the past seven conversations, but I felt I should be fair and transparent in my dealings with such important and well-connected men.

They must have had a weary night.

James called again at 6:45 this morning wondering if I recognized his voice. Yes. Didn’t I understand the directions he had given me for transferring money? I understood them. Well, what has happened? I redirected the conversation: “Where are you, James? We are waiting, standing by for you to act so we can deliver your whopping big prize to your door at 170th Street, Luck, Wisconsin. James, why don’t you come in for coffee and we can talk this over.”

I haven’t heard from him or William, but if you see a prize award van pulling a Beemer driving around town, direct them to my door. The coffee’s getting cold.

Linda Rozumalski Luck

Apology To our valued patrons of the St. Croix Falls Cinema 8, Please accept this letter as our formal apology, for the actions of one of our officers, in responding to a patron’s complaint about her visit to our theater on Feb. 20.

There are numerous descriptions of what took place, and particularly the nature of our company’s response, which have appeared in print, on television, the radio and the Internet. The long and short of the story is that one of our senior staff responded to the patron’s complaint in an inappropriate and offensive manner. As a company, we deeply regret the response that was given.

The officer in question has acknowledged that he made a serious mistake and has apologized for his conduct. We hope that you will accept our apology as well.

We recognize that the individuals who were offended by our employee’s actions may be unwilling to look beyond his words. To them, all we can say is that we hope you will give our company and our staff the opportunity to convince you of our sincerity and of our commitment to provide the best movie-going experience that we are able to give. We believe our company has been a good corporate citizen of St. Croix Falls and the surrounding areas for over 20 years, originally downtown, and more recently “on the hill.” We hope this long-standing dedication to the community, including support of other local businesses, sports teams and children’s programs, far outweighs this particular incident.

Sadly, the principal complaint that was made by the patron in question related to our new manager’s attempt to remove some underage viewers, who had purchased tickets to other age-appropriate films, from sneaking into an R-rated film.

When the presence of the underage viewers was brought to our manager’s attention by another customer, our manager made an announcement to our audience and asked all individuals who were not holding tickets to the film being shown to leave the auditorium. She then proceeded to check the tickets of the individuals involved. While we regret any inconvenience to our customers and the disruption to the showing of the film, our manager’s response was in compliance with our company’s strict policy barring young viewers from age-inappropriate films. That policy, which we firmly stand behind, is a reflection of the wishes of our patrons and the communities that we serve. Again, we sincerely regret the incident and our employee’s response.

We remain committed to the goal of providing the best entertainment experience possible to St. Croix Falls, the surrounding area, and the other communities we so proudly serve. Thank you for your patronage.

Sincerely, Evergreen Entertainment New Brighton, Minn.

Amery-Dresser Trail This is in response to the Amery-Dresser Trail article published in the Leader Feb. 24. I was at all the meetings in favor of a motorized trail that would have cost the taxpayers nothing. The L.O.G. Greenway made sure that wasn’t to happen from getting Stoneking elected to the board to the lawsuits filed.

Now that they have the trail, they have received two grants totaling $1.2 million to surface the trail with a limestone base.

Hold on, that is not good enough. We want a blacktop surface. If I recall from all the meetings, the reason they want no ATVs and snowmobiles was to keep it “green” all natural. How green is putting 14 miles of asphalt in the woods? Not very.

Nothing will ever be good enough for you goofs. And where do you think the grant money comes from? Taxpayer dollars. It doesn’t just fall from the sky. This is one time I hope it comes back and slaps you in the face, like it did to all the ATV

and snowmobile users. As far as being a vacation destination - get real! You have a better chance of having an allergic reaction from a horsefly bite.

Jeff Kammerud Osceola

The extra mile I felt compelled to write this letter in light of the customer-service fiasco at the St. Croix Falls movie theater.

I’m writing to tell of my experience with a business that believes in keeping its customers happy by going the extra mile.

I had scheduled a massage at Bella Salon in Luck. When I arrived I was told my massage therapist had mixed up the date. The salon apologized for the inconvenience and offered me a complimentary facial, right then! It was fantastic, by the way!

Bella Salon treats their customers great because they want them to keep coming back.

It’s frustrating to be treated poorly or even badly by some businesses. But without the customer they won’t have a business. And “word of mouth” goes a long way to either positively or negatively impact a business.

So here’s a big thank-you to Bella Salon and all area businesses that practice great customer service!

Dona Lundmark Town of McKinley

Common sense?

About three years ago, Burnett County supervisor leaders, Messrs. Main, Lindeman and Peterson visited Trade Lake unannounced to our town supervisors and toured the former Evans property that was obtained by back taxes of $16,000 - 46.2 acres with 1,250 feet on the lakeshore.

They decided, that the county should develop four lakeshore lots and four back lots. About four months later, the town leaders and local taxpayers found out.

Why is the county in the land-development business? Private business develops.

Why were the town leaders and lakeshore owners not informed? They eventually got a developer. Did they put it out to bid?

A good-hearted resident came forward and offered $462,000 for this property, which could be given to the town for a park, possible bird sanctuary and a Wisconsin Veterans Memorial for all those that served from Vietnam until now. These three turned down this offer, which was the going rate for land around the lake.

They said they could get three times that amount.

Three birds in the bush or one in the hand?

Today that property sits as it did three years ago. Zero tax revenue. The closest neighbor, a young couple with two girls, decided they did not want to be next to this county property, and have had their property on the market for the last two years.

Lake property sales are near zero.

All three of these folks are up for your votes this election. Is this the common sense, good judgment, effective leadership and financial management you expect or want?

Nice people; not the behavior needed to lead our county in a better direction.

Local voters, you determine our destiny.

We need better quality supervisors. Please do your part and get write-in candidates and get out and vote and set new voting records.

Rich Hess Trade Lake

Staff Corner Priscilla Bauer Sandy Eng and I smiled at each other, and then hugged as we looked out at the crowd of over 150 people anxiously waiting the start of an afternoon of Bingo.

When Sandy first enlisted my help with a Bingo fundraiser she was organizing with the Pink Ladies Relay for Life team, I admit I was less than excited.

First of all, I am not into Bingo. Bingo has some requirements I have a hard time with. For instance, you have to sit still for long periods of time, something which, if you know me at all, you know is not what I do well.

Then there’s the whole limited conversation aspect of the game. You have to be pretty quiet and concentrate so as not to miss any numbers called. Again, those who know me will understand why I’d find this difficult. What can I say, I’m a talker. The few times I have played Bingo with friends they were constantly telling me to be quiet and to watch my cards.

And last but not least, I never win at bingo. Getting down to one number is a thrill for bingo players, but for me it just means sitting and waiting for what I have come to expect, the shout of “Bingo!” coming from someone’s else mouth.

No, Bingo is not my game but when Sandy explained to me this was no ordinary Bingo event but a fundraiser for cancer research and to help people in our area diagnosed with cancer I told her I was in as long as I didn't actually have to play.

Since its start five years ago, people have really come to look forward to the Hope for a Cure Basket Bingo event, which without Sandy just wouldn’t happen. Sandy puts hours and hours into preparing for this event and deserves so much credit for her efforts.

I got to know Sandy over 12 years ago when I took a job selling ads at the Sentinel newspaper. I took the job with no experience and I was truly fortunate to have Sandy as my supervisor. She patiently trained me and gave me the confidence to become a professional and successful salesperson.

Not only did Sandy and I think alike in terms of the way we approached our sales jobs, personally we shared the same values and similar backgrounds growing up. Through the years, we’ve shared a lot of laughs and some tears, too, along the way.

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000 and made the decision to continue working every day while having my treatments, I couldn’t have done it without Sandy’s help and support.

I am so proud of Sandy for all she has done to raise money for cancer research.

This year’s Hope for the Cure Basket Bingo was the biggest ever with the most attendance and with the most money raised, over $8,300.

I didn’t play a single Bingo game, but I sure felt like shouting “Bingo” for Sandy and the great job she did again this year.

And while I’m still not winning at Bingo, I won something much more valuable a long time ago, the lifelong friendship I have with Sandy Eng.

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Letters t o t h e e d i t o r March is Red Cross Month Hi! I am Terry Anderson, the program coordinator for the Polk County office of the St. Croix Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Your local American Red Cross has been very busy these last couple of months. As most people know the American Red Cross is mandated by Congress to give aid to disaster victims: flood, fire and tornado.

Whether a disaster occurs next door or halfway around the globe, trained Red Cross volunteers are ready to help.

In Polk County we have volunteers (Disaster Action Team) who are trained to go out in the field and help victims of disasters. We write out vouchers for food, clothing and lodging. All this is given freely through your donations to our St. Croix Valley Chapter. We are funded by the United Way, individual funds and private funding. As we help others in need, this is where your donated dollars go. We have responded to six families who have had house fires since the first of the year. An “average” single-family fire costs the American Red Cross about $1,000.

We also have a responsibility to provide emergency communication between military men and women and their families.

Volunteer caseworkers have realized dramatic increases in clients because of the war in Iraq.

Please remember that your local Red Cross needs your support also. We are making it easy for you to do this by enjoying a meal at Tippy Canoe in Osceola. We are their charity of the month and you can donate $5 when paying your bill. We also are hosting two bowling events: No Tap Bowling Tournament on March 19 at

McKenzie Lanes in Centuria and league participation at McKenzie Lanes, Hacker’s Lanes and Club 53. We need your support now more than ever for our communities.

Please help people affected by disasters in our area each year by donating to the St. Croix Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. You can send your donations to St. Croix Valley Chapter, PO Box 322, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Terry Anderson St. Croix Valley American Red Cross

Democratic Rural Caucus introduces education reform package Legislation addresses SAGE, transportation and declining enrollment issues MADISON – Several Democratic legislators representing rural parts of Wisconsin have introduced a series of bills aimed at helping rural schools. The rural caucus education reform package includes a plan to expand and reform the SAGE program, increase flexibility for the districts facing declining enrollment or consolidation and improve the school transportation aid program.

“We started the rural caucus because we knew that the best way to give rural communities a stronger voice in Madison was to create a coalition of legislators who were committed to working with each other to help rural Wisconsin,” said Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Balsam Lake. “That’s the same idea behind the legislation we’re introducing today. All of these bills are group efforts that came about from discussions we’ve been having with rural school district administrators, school board members and educators.”

The rural caucus began meeting during the budget process last year as a way to ensure that rural issues were made a priority.

After the budget, the group decided to shift their focus to finding legislative solutions to some of the problems facing rural schools. After meeting with educators, school board members and district administrators, the group decided to introduce this legislative package.

The package also includes legislation that provides increased flexibility for schools facing declining enrollment by expanding the state’s declining enrollment relief plan. Current law allows a district to have a one-year adjustment made to their revenue limit authority if their three-year rolling average falls below the previous three-year rolling average. This bill adds an additional, one-year adjustment.

Rep. Ann Hraychuck, co-chair of the Democratic Rural Caucus, opens Wednesday’s press conference with some remarks regarding the formation of the rural caucus. (L to R) Rep. Louis Molepske Jr., D-Stevens Point, Rep. Ted Zigmunt, DFrancis Creek, Rep. Phil Garthwaite, D-Dickeyville, Rep. Fred Clark, D-Baraboo, Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Balsam Lake, Rep. Nick Milroy, D-Superior, Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, and Rep. Kristen Dexter, D-Eau Claire. - Photo submitted “There are few issues more pressing to rural school districts in Wisconsin than the funding shortfall caused by declining enrollment,” said Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, DAlma. “Our bill gives districts facing declining enrollment some much-needed flexibility, which in some cases could be the difference in whether or not their doors can stay open.”

In the area of transportation, the package includes legislation that would allocate over $1 million in excess school transportation aid that was left over from the initial allocation earlier this year and would otherwise lapse to the general fund. This bill also includes changes to how privateschool transportation is handled in Wisconsin, including capping the

transportation reimbursement to one check per family, changes to current law so that public school districts are not required to transport private school students prior to the Sept. 1 public school start date, and extending the deadline for private schools to notify area school boards of which pupils will need transportation during the upcoming year.

“One of the most common struggles facing rural schools is the increasing cost of transportation,” said Sen. Pat Kreitlow, DChippewa Falls. “Our legislation not only makes over $1 million in existing funding available to help rural districts deal with transportation issues, but it also removes expensive mandates that have put an extra burden on districts for years.”

This bill will allow greater flexibility for districts with SAGE contracts and will help return the SAGE program to its original intent of small class sizes with better learning outcomes. First, this bill will raise the current SAGE classroom limits from 15 students and one teacher (15:1) to 18:1; allowing 18 students in all SAGE classrooms per school building. Some schools, with lack of space or bigger rooms, allow two classes with two teachers to share space. If that is the case the limit will remain 30 students and two teachers (30:2). This bill also removes DPI’s waiver authority, while grandfathering in districts with waivers for their current contracts and allowing them to use those waivers until their expiration date. Finally, this bill opens up SAGE enrollment for one year to all districts in the state.

“While the SAGE program has been one of the most successful education initiatives in Wisconsin history, the program is no longer working like it should” said Rep. Kristen Dexter, D-Eau Claire. “Our bill raises the classroom limits to reflect the realities facing Wisconsin schools and ends the waiver program, restoring SAGE to its original intent.”

To assist districts that are considering consolidation, the package includes legislation that would allow districts to hold a referendum in April or September, in addition to November, which is currently allowed, of the previous year. Another bill in the package provides an additional $200,000 in funding for either consolidation planning grants or consolidation efficiency studies.

“We continually ask school districts to do more with less, and every year that gets to be tougher task,” said Rep. Fred Clark, D-Baraboo. “By providing some funding to help districts look into the possible benefits of consolidation or to find increased efficiencies we can make that job a lot easier.

– from the office of Rep. Hraychuck

Area News at a Glance Racing fan dies in crowd RICE LAKE - Co-workers in northern Wisconsin say the racing fan killed at a suburban Phoenix track recently was a good friend who they’ll deeply miss. Fiftytwo-year-old Susan Zimmer was in the crowd for the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird International Raceway in Chandler Sunday, Feb. 21, when a tire flew off a crashing dragster and struck her. She died later at a hospital. Dentist Dave Wilson says Zimmer had been a receptionist and assistant at his practice in Rice Lake for the past dozen years. Zimmer was visiting her son and friends in Arizona at the time of her death. Zimmer’s husband, Jim, was a Rice Lake firefighter who died of cancer in February 2008. - Eau Claire Leader-Telegram

High water consumption HAYWARD – A complaint by a downtown Hayward restaurant owner about unusually high water consumption captured the attention of the Hayward Public Works Committee at its Feb. 16 meeting. The complaint centered on a Jan. 18 letter to the city from Larry Nelson of Karibarlis Restaurant, in which Nelson alleged that “On or about Dec. 10, 2009, I called your offices to report a suspected problem with the

amount of water usage we were being billed for.” The letter laid out discrepancies that Nelson identified after reviewing water bills for the past three years. The letter said, “In July our usage went from 56,000 to 72,000, in August from 46,000 to 87,000, in September from 48,000 to 97,000, in November from 18,000 to 108,000, and in December from 19,000 to 80,000.” The letter said that on Dec. 16 Mr. Ed’s Plumbing found that two backflow preventers on the water-cooled ice machine were stuck in the open position, causing the devices to fail because “the screen inside was covered with a gray, gritty paste, as if from deteriorating cast iron pipes.” Therefore, the water ran continuously, raising the water usage.

The letter concluded that, “We cannot afford to pay our current outstanding water bill balance (and) I respectfully request that you refigure our bills for the last six months based on 110 percent of our 2008 usages for the corresponding periods and apply a credit to our account.” After discussion, city attorney Michael Kelsey recommended to the committee that they table the issue until next month and perform expert water testing at the restaurant, using the DNR water specialist. - Sawyer County Record

Electronics theft ALTOONA – A federal grand jury has indicted four Eau Claire County residents for allegedly stealing electronics that were being mailed. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Madison alleges that Branden Kortness, William Lund, Deedra Ulry and Michael Dayton stole packages with televisions, computers and valuable coins. Authorities said it happened at Straight Shot Express Corporation, a shipping company in Eau Claire that has a contract to transport mail.

Kortness was a night shift supervisor. All four defendants are from Altoona. Prosecutors said the thefts occurred in a 22month period ending last November. rivertowns.net

Former basketball coach to stand trial RICE LAKE - John D. Glaubitz, 39, Mankato, Minn., is scheduled to stand trial on three counts of felony repeated sexual assault of a child Friday, May 14. A plea agreement scheduled in Barron County Circuit Court Feb. 24 was not reached, and Glaubitz’s posted $500 cash bail was continued. The former Cumberland junior varsity girls basketball coach is accused of repeatedly sexually touching three differ

ent juvenile girls from summer 2006 – Dec. 2009. - Rice Lake Chronotype

Curling open house SUPERIOR - Area residents got a chance to try their hand – and broom – at the game of curling over the weekend. The Superior Curling Club at the Head of the Lakes fairgrounds hosted a three-hour open house Sunday, giving almost 100 people the chance to try the sport on for size. In attendance was Bud Somerville of Superior, displaying his 1992 Olympic Bronze Medal.

President Doug Runnoe said the club tries to hold an open house every year, but the Olympics helped build the excitement about this year’s event. But if you missed Sunday’s open house, you can still give curling a try. The Superior Curling Club opens its doors 8-10 p.m. Wednesday nights so people can give the sport a try.

This weekend, the Superior Curling Club also hosts its biggest Bonspiel of the year.

Teams from Canada and clubs throughout the region play at 6 p.m. Friday night, all day Saturday and until midafternoon Sunday at the club at 4700 Tower Ave. - Superior Telegram

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Adult entertainment district designated

by Regan Kohler SPOONER – The Spooner Plan Commission approved creating an adult entertainment district Tuesday, Feb. 23, in city hall.

The commission began working on creating a venue for adult entertainment, which includes nude dancing, after a Main Street bar owner, Kip Olson, told the city council he planned to start having topless dancers at his establishment to bring in more business.

The city ordinance prevents liquor-licensed establishments, with the exception of performance arts centers, from having nudity or acts simulating sex, citing potential secondary effects such as prostitution and crime. Olson was told this prohibited his establishment, Moe’s Place, from having topless dancers, so he began having dancers wearing bikinis instead.

However, according to a Supreme Court ruling, nude dancing is considered a form of free speech, and cannot be banned in a municipality. The plan commission then began looking at its ordinance, to see if it could be reworked, and eventually opted to create a separate district exclusively for adult entertainment.

The commission also did studies on strip clubs in other towns.

Not long ago, the city found a potential district, on 1-1/2 acres of land in an industrial park area at the end of West Beaverbrook Avenue, Beaver Brook. The area is past the fairgrounds, close to a sewage treatment plant. The property is owned by the city, according to the mayor, and was determined not to have potential for much development. A buffer zone is needed, to maintain a specific distance from other properties, and the city would have to purchase this land.

A public hearing was required, so the city held one Tuesday, Feb. 23. Before it began, city attorney Jeff Kohler explained the background of the matter. He said that a public hearing was originally held on changes to the zoning ordinance, in which the main objections to nude dancing appeared to revolve around morals, religion and protection of children. However, Kohler explained that it

could not be banned, referring to the Supreme Court ruling, so an adult entertainment district needed to be created in a reasonable manner.

“This is protected speech,” he said.

Kohler cited two strip clubs that had been found to have secondary effects – the Island Bar in Cumberland, which has since closed, and the Jack of Diamonds in Trego. Kohler said that the Island Bar had been busted for prostitution in the 1990s, and an owner of the Jack of Diamonds was charged with dealing methamphetamine. These are examples that are cited and published in federal and state court for secondary effects, Kohler said.

With the proposed area in Beaver Brook, Kohler said, this is city-owned property that would not be tied up with private property.

City Administrator Bill Marx told the audience that this district would not change the liquor ordinance, as it still would prohibit exotic dancing in establishments selling alcohol. Any adult entertainment venue will be nonalcoholic only.

Bill Stewart, a city resident, spoke first.

He asked Marx to point out exactly where the district was on the map, and Marx did, with Alderperson Fred Schluter adding that it was near the humane society and food pantry.

Stewart then said that there are people who own industrial properties nearby that aren’t “terribly enthused” about this district, and though he wasn’t speaking specifically against the matter, he felt it wouldn’t enhance the area.

Michelle Ortmann, who had sent a letter to Kohler regarding the matter, said after hearing the city already owned the property and was not purchasing it, some of what she had written changed.

The city read the letter, in which Ortmann said she understood the wish to maintain free speech, but wondered if an adult entertainment district would provide the best solution. She had said that using city funds for “dark desires” was not a good idea, and wanted to know if there would be billboards near the fairgrounds. Ortmann later added that she had found out the only purchase would

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be a suggested buffer zone, though she still thought it was a bad idea.

Beaver Brook Town Chair Gary Johnson said there had been complaints from his constituents about where the district would be, and that to get there, people have to drive past the fairgrounds, where many children go. He said he also didn’t want to see land taken off the tax role for a possibly unused buffer zone.

Olson spoke next, saying, “I guess this all started with me.”

He said that he heard the Island Bar and Jack of Diamonds busts didn’t actually occur at the bars, and cited other alleged incidents in Spooner.

Olson also said that in the two months since he began having bikini dancers, they’ve been “the best weekends I’ve had since I bought the bar.”

Olson said he guards the entrance to Moe’s Place and has the windows blacked out, and there have been no fights, nor has he seen any drug use since the dancing began. He said he had video tapes of well-known people and veterans in the bar on dancing nights and wondered if these people were the “undesirables” exotic dancing is said to attract.

LaToya Jones spoke last, saying it seemed the biggest issue was that this kind of dancing was a “disgrace.” She said that if bikini dancing were an issue, people should not take children to the beach, and added that many people dance in bars, so the only difference at Moe’s Place was that they wore bikinis.

“I don’t see why it’s such a big deal about bikini dancers,” Jones said.

The plan commission meeting then began, and Cuskey said he felt there was a misconception picked up during the hearing; members are not allowed to engage in public debate during the actual hearing.

“This is not about banning bikini dancing,” he said, but about regulating nude dancing to certain areas.

Cuskey said that the liquor ordinance already deals with what can’t be done regarding exotic dancing or nudity, so people can check it out if they have any questions on what is acceptable.

Commissioner Rick Coquillette then moved to recommend to the city council

an amendment to the zoning code, creating the adult entertainment district in Beaver Brook. He then amended his motion, as he wanted the zoning map to change, since it did not specify in the code what the district was being renamed as.

“You’re not telling [them] to amend the map to read, ‘adult entertainment,’” he said.

This way, Coquillette said, the area would be designated as an area exclusive to adult entertainment, and prohibiting it in all other locations around the city.

“The city is saying that we now have a place for all businesses,” he said of the code amendment.

Alderperson Esa Everroad said that this is neither a good nor a bad idea.

“It’s a legal idea,” she said, referring to the Supreme Court ruling. “We’re not even making a moral assumption.”

Everroad said the city had to allow adult entertainment somewhere, without hurting anyone through potential secondary effects.

Alderperson Carol Dunn said she had a concern with downtown retailers that sold art, magazines or books that might have nudity or sexual connotations, and if the ordinance would cause trouble regarding these materials. Kohler said he’d discussed this with the mayor, Marx and building inspector Dennis Quinn, on the possibility of anything arising. He said serious art collections would be different, and that the code could read that prohibition in town does not include any displays of serious artistic merit.

“We’re sort of focusing on nude dancing,” Kohler said.

He added that the city could come up with some form of legal terminology, and that the commission could pass the ordinance as it was with a proviso that the city comes up with something addressing the sale of these materials.

Coquillette’s amendment to clarify the designation of an adult entertainment district passed, as did the regular ordinance. It came before the full council Tuesday, March 2.

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Patience on Wood Lake

State Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Balsam Lake, met with Charles Miller, CEO of WaveOn Technologies Inc., at the UW Colleges and UW-Extension Innovation and Economic Development Day on Feb. 25 in Madison. WaveOn Technologies moved to Osceola from Minnesota in 2007 due to assistance from the Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Network and other public sector organizations.

Compared to Minnesota, Wisconsin had a more favorable tax climate which also contributed to the company’s relocation. WaveOn Technologies researches, develops and commercializes capacitive sensing products for a variety of applications in the industrial, commercial and consumer markets. Photo submitted

Cora Olson waits patiently for a fish to bite during the ice-fishing contest on Wood Lake, Feb. 20. - Special photo

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Burnett County criminal court Lena J. Stevens, 43, Hudson, Fla., seat belt violation, $10.00; speeding, $175.30.

Kristin S. Webert, 40, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Mary K. Labatt, 49, Cushing, failure to obey traffic control device, $185.00.

Marlene M. Kufalk, 79, Spooner, speeding, $137.50.

Melissa A. Green, 35, Independence, Mo., speeding, 160.80.

Natalie J. Villella, 43, Frederic, speeding, $175.30.

Nichole R. Brown, 35, nonregistration, $137.50.

Michael L. McGrath, 59, Webster, operate without valid license, $137.50.

Gerylann L. Hoffman, 21, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50; operate without valid license, $137.50; OWI, $803.00, license revoked 12 months, alcohol assessment.

Burnett County civil court Citibank vs. Kirk D. Watkins, Grantsburg, $3,048.46.

Citibank vs. Luria M. Weber, Danbury, $3,196.75.

Capital One Bank vs. Jeremiah Bonse, Grantsburg, $1,505.97.

Livingston Financial LLC vs.

Douglas J. Folk, Grantsburg, $1,561.82.

Capital One Bank vs.

Amanda Nelson, Siren, $3,451.87.

Wisconsin Power and Light vs. Rebecca F. Reynolds, Shell Lake, $2,000.13.

Weigh-Rite Scale Company vs. Northwest Disposal. Grantsburg, $686.10.

John E. Meyer, 60, Siren, operating left of centerline, $198.60; OWI, with a minor in the vehicle, $904.00, 20-day jail sentence, Huber release granted, license revoked 12 months, alcohol assessment.

Amy L. Riemenschneider, 32, St. Croix Falls, possession of drug paraphernalia, $150.00; OWI, $691.50, license revoked six months, alcohol assessment.

Dylan A. Geske, 20, Siren, possession of THC, $150.00; vi-

olate absolute sobriety law, license suspended 90 days, $389.50.

Guy R. Moser, 44, Danbury, fail to report to jail, $88.00.

Don J. Lowry, 42, Siren, issue worthless check, $67.71 restitution, $213.00.

Sheila A. Tucker, 43, Webster, issue worthless check, oneyear probation, $263.83 restitution, 10-day jail sentence, 20 days’ jail time, $88.00.

Burnett County warrants Stephen R. Brune, 47, Hinckley, Minn., warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 25.

Rena E. Fear, 27, Hayward, warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 24.

Ross E. Kegel, 28, Siren, warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 22.

Ali M. Omar, 24, Minneapolis,

Minn., warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 22.

Pamela K. Smith, 45, Danbury, warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 26.

Allan C. Woodrich, 55, Grantsburg, warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 26.

Scott E. Nyreen, 38, Shell Lake, disorderly conduct, oneyear probation, alcohol treatment.

Diane S. Fowler, 46, Hertel, disorderly conduct, one-year probation, sentence withheld, alcohol assessment, no abusive contact with victims, $88.00.

Matthew C. Matrious, 20, Danbury, criminal damage to property, $250 restitution, $249.00.

Burnett Co. marriage licenses Mark L. Tyberg, West Marshland, and Amanda A. Haraldson, West Marshland, Feb. 24.

Michael D. Brunette, Rusk, and Sherri L. McKenzie, Rusk, Feb. 24.

Joseph E. Rogers, 23, Webster, operating while revoked, $500.00.

Bradley M. Belisle, 32, Webster, substantial battery, 18month prison sentence followed by two-year extended supervision, $13,436.90 joint restitution, alcohol assessment, no contact with victim, no possession or use of illegal drugs, no displaying gang colors, symbols or associating with gang members, provide a DNA sample, $1,456.69.

Burnett County deaths William L. Lauer, 17, Wood River, Jan. 28.

Marion T. Cagle, 71, Lincoln, Feb. 15.

Paul S. Johnson, 76, Swiss Township, Oct. 26.

Cross-country ski race to be held in Shell Lake

by Regan Kohler SHELL LAKE – The first-ever Shell Lake Sprint, a cross-country ski race, will be held Sunday, March 7, beginning at 1:30 p.m., at the Red Barn Campground trails.

Dave Swan, whose family has owned the campground since his great-grandparents settled there in the late 1800s, said, “It’s going to be a very unique race.”

Swan said that Red Barn’s ski group, Ski! Shell Lake, has been skiing with Spooner’s school group Fridays, and they wanted the opportunity for the students to have a year-end race. He said that they then opted to have a race for all ages, which he hopes will become an annual event, with different races for levels and ages.

The day begins with the 2K Riverbrook Sprint. The open, competitive men’s race begins at 1:30 p.m., followed

by the competitive women’s race at 1:50 p.m. The open 5K Riverbrook Sprints begin with the men at 2:50 p.m., followed by women at 3:10. Skiers can participate in both the 2- and 5K, if they choose, as Swan said there will be an hour in between each one.

Riverbrook Bike & Ski, Spooner, is sponsoring these elite races, and the top three finishers in each age category will win gift certificates to the shop. Swan said that the amount awarded in gift certificates will be a 100-percent payout of all registration fees. For example, he said, if there are 40 racers in a division, $1,000 worth of gift certificates will be the prize.

High-school students can participate in the Tim Reedy State Farm 2K Sprint at 2 p.m., or the Spooner Health System 5K at 3:20 p.m. Youth and adult skiers can participate together in the Sqwincher Sprints, which are more casual, allowing families to ski together; the 2K begins at

2:20 p.m., and the 5K is set to begin at 3:40.

There is also a McDonald’s Super Sprint for youth of all ages, which is a skill test on a 200-meter sprint oval with obstacles. Youth can try this route up to five times, and each paid participant will receive a coupon for a free cheeseburger and apple dippers at McDonald’s, for each time they compete.

The trails are designed for both classical and skate-style cross-country skiing.

Swan said that the Red Barn trail system is overall a little over 6K, with some side loops, and the trails are gentle with a few hills.

“We’re obviously blessed in this area to have some fantastic ski trails,” he said.

“I think [Red Barn’s] served a very nice purpose in this community.”

The proceeds from the race, which Swan said he hopes will become an annual event, will go toward supporting

youth skiing in Ski! Shell Lake. Rental equipment gets expensive, he said, but with the support thus far, they have acquired a fantastic inventory of boots and skis. With the help of local businesses – which include Riverbrook, Spooner Health System, Tim Reedy State Farm, Advance Printing Hayward, Dahlstroms Lakeside Market, Shell Lake Pharmacy, Shell Lake State Bank and AmericInn – Red Barn’s ski costs will be drastically reduced in the future.

Swan also credits his parents in support, as his father created the trail system, and his parents both purchased the groomer.

Due to the businesses support, area youth can ski at half price, and registration forms for this discount are due by Friday, Feb. 26. For more information, call 715-205-4424, or visit www.SkiShellLake.com.

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Dresser looks to explore connection to Amery-Dresser Trail

Teen Challenge visits SCF Middle School It’s all about choices

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – Students of St. Croix Falls Middle School received an important message Feb. 24.

Members of a program called Teen Challenge visited the school to tell the students their stories of how making choices affected their lives.

The program is a yearlong program for persons who wish to remove addictions of drugs and alcohol from their lives. Three speakers came to the school to tell their stories in hopes it will help young people when they are faced with a decision that could change the outcome of their lives. One speaker, Adam, is a graduate of the Teen Challenge program. He was an alcoholic, he says, but not as a teen. Adam said that through his middle and high school years he was pressured to smoke and said he never did because it stunk and he was pressured to drink and he always said no because his sister drank and he saw how she and his parents argued. Adam said he avoided parties and didn’t see too much pressure because he wasn’t where the alcohol was with other kids. He graduated and attended culinary school because his dream job was to be a chef in a restaurant. He was living his dream and began to go to the bar for drinks with co-workers. He said he thought that it was OK to drink then because he was the legal age of 21 and one or two drinks wouldn’t affect him.

Adam then told the students in attendance at the assembly that he started drinking when he got stressed out and began to abuse alcohol. He had received a DUI and lost his job. He said, “I had relatives who were killed by a drunk driver, and now I was driving drunk.

I was sneaking alcohol into work and got caught drunk at work and got fired. Addiction is very selfish. People who have addictions are always thinking of themselves.”

Adam said he checked into Teen Challenge. “I thought about how many people I hurt. No one plans for this to happen to them. I have been sober and graduated the program, but never imagined at age 25 I would be graduating from a yearlong program.”

Another speaker who is still in the Teen Challenge program was Beau. Beau said he started with cigarettes because his friend started smoking them. He said at

expressed his concern that the bypass of Hwy. 35 with truck traffic would negatively affect the village of Dresser. The study was done to see if there was a solution to reduce bottleneck traffic in Osceola by rerouting truck traffic on an alternate route. Flandrena said the study is done, but he does not think the results are going to go anywhere at this point.

The village made a public announcement that dog licenses are needed by March 31. The village has 137 dogs listed and only 41 licenses have been applied for and received so far. The licensing of dogs in the village helps not only for eliminating rabies concerns if a person is bitten by a dog, but also helps in returning a dog to its owner if the dog is lost.

The village discussed having a Web site and decided to have the finance committee review the Web possibilities and costs.

Arbor Day will be celebrated April 30 at the Dresser Elementary School. There is one open position on the ballot for the village board for the April 6 election. The next regular board meeting will be Monday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m.

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first he said no, but his friend kept smoking and kept asking and finally he gave in. Beau said he then moved to marijuana and heavier drugs because he was hanging around the older kids and they offered him the heavier drugs and he wanted to be cool. He then started with cocaine and methamphetamines and other drugs.

Beau said he started stealing from people he knew and complete strangers because the drugs were so expensive and he couldn’t afford them. “You ever have the flu and feel sick?” he asked the students. “Well, when you are hooked on drugs and don’t keep giving them to your body, you feel sick like that all the time. Your body gets used to the drugs and you begin to need them all the time just to function.” Beau said his drug addiction led him to a prison sentence for stealing and possession of drugs.

“I was driving my so-called friends home and got pulled over for drunk driving. I drove because I was the least drunk of the three of us. My other two friends had stashed a lot of drugs in my car and when the officer searched the car, my friends blamed the drugs on me and I didn’t even know they were there. I ended up going to prison for something I didn’t even do.”

Beau said that one of the guys with him when he was arrested that night died from a heroin overdose. The other is doing jail time for another crime. Beau is almost at the end of his program.

Another speaker, Tyler, is also near the end of his program. Tyler said he started drinking cough medicine in eighth grade and was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia at school. He said that scared him and the rest of his eighth-grade year he quit.

When he entered high school, he said he faced more drugs, more peer pressure and started up again with smoking and his addictions and drug use progressed. He said he wanted to be cool and fit in. Tyler overdosed twice and did not die. He said after the second time, it finally hit him to turn his life around and go to Teen Challenge.

Teen Challenge has several locations throughout the United States. The speakers at the St. Croix Falls presenThese students listen to speakers from Teen Challenge talk about tation were from Minnesota. choices that affect the rest of your life.

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by Tammi Milberg DRESSER – The village board for Dresser met March 1 and heard from Brook Wallin of the Friends of the Amery-Dresser State Recreation Trail who proposed that Dresser look at a connection to the trail. “The Amery to Dresser trail actually stops just short of Dresser near Lotus Lake,” said Wallin. “It would be nice if you were able to connect the village of Dresser to the trail since the trail has the name Dresser in it.

“Wallin stated the village could designate village streets and use signage to point people to a trail connection.

The other suggestion by Wallin was that the trail links to the Gandy Dancer Trail, and he indicated that St. Croix Falls is looking at the possibility of making a connection to the Gandy Dancer. The village board seemed receptive to the idea and suggested that Wallin meet with the plan commission to get an idea of where a trail connection could be located and work together.

In other business, the board heard an update on the odor issue with F&A Dairy and noted that the smell is getting better. The report was that the smell was still present, but it was not as potent as it was before. “It is getting better. I think we’re on the right track,” said

board President Rick Flandrena.

The board met with Terry Forrest about placing an advertisement in the 2010 Polk County Guide. The board opted to continue with a half page free advertisement for this year with the possibility of adding to the advertisement in the future if the village had more events to advertise, such as the possibility of the connection to the Amery-Dresser Trail.

The board adopted the personnel committee’s employee handbook after discussion about the union and nonunion specifics. The board also approved the nonunion employees to receive a 2-percent wage increase retroactive to Jan. 1, 2010, as recommended by the personnel committee.

Attorney Tim Laux explained that the waste management contract that was tabled at the last meeting, and that he was prepared to recommend for approval at the March 1 meeting, should not be accepted at this time.

Laux said he reviewed a bill from the village president and stated he wanted to see more residential bills and compare costs in the bills before recommending approval of the two-year proposed contract with waste management. The board approved the motion to table.

Flandrena updated the board on the primary arterial study on Hwy. 35 by the DOT. Flandrena stated that he

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Notices/ Employment

TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin • www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN COMMISSION - NOTICE OF HEARING March 10, 2010

The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

The Town of St. Croix Falls is holding a public hearing to discuss amendments to Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Town’s Zoning ordinance. Drafts of the proposed changes are a available at the Town Hall.

Jim Alt, Zoning Administrator 505819 27-28L WNAXLP

Go to: www.theleader.net

Family Resource Center, St. Croix Valley, seeks part-time

DEVELOPMENT & MARKET COORDINATOR Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3-5 years’ fund development experience required. Available May 2010. Apply by March 8.

Details at www.frcscv.org or 715-684-4440.

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(Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

SCOT A. LANGNESS and CHERYL LANGNESS, and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. and GB HOME EQUITY, LLC, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 498 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on August 31, 2009, in the amount of $136,925.99, 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 Wednesday, March 31, 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 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 of Certified Survey Map No. 2295, recorded in Volume 11 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 02, as Document No. 558836, located in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE1/4 of NW1/4), Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-six (36) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 146-00585-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 10 East Butternut Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 1st day of February, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson / #1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 505055 WNAXLP

(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.

POLK COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING Thursday, March 18, 2010, at 9 a.m.

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The Monthly Board Meeting For The Town Of LaFollette Will Be Held At The LaFollette Town Hall On Mon., March 8, 2010, At 7:30 p.m.

Part-Time RN Needed at:

Agenda: Verification of Posting, Clerk’s Minutes, Treasurer’s Report, Resident Issues, Road Items, Trip Money, Cranberry Marsh, Bridge Inspection, Ambulance Service, White Pine Cemetery, Inspector Contract, Pay Bills and Look at Correspondence.

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(Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY First State Bank and Trust, Plaintiff, vs.

Lynn M. Museus f/k/a Lynn M. Nelson and Thomas G. Museus, Defendants.

Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 261 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen Please take notice that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 11th day of September, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: March 18, 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: The North Onehalf of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (N 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4), Section Nine (9), Township Thirty-six (36) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, Town of Sterling, Polk County, Wisconsin.

(FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 2835 275th Street, St. Croix Falls, 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

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The March meeting of the Village Board of Siren will be held Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Village Hall.

Agenda posted.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Frederic Village Board will meet, at the Village Hall, 107 Hope Road W., in the Village of Frederic, for the purpose of conducting general village business. This meeting will be held on Monday, March 8, 2010, at 7 p.m.

Kristi Swanson, Village Clerk Frederic, Wis. 505872 28L

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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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(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

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6 below zero and Larson wasn’t wearing a jacket, just a hooded sweatshirt.

His PBT read .22.

Others arrested for OWI this week, all second offenses, were: • William Reynolds, 43, Shell Lake, arrested after driving his vehicle in the ditch on Feb. 27. The preliminary breath test registered .15.

• Laura Funari, 46, Osceola, was stopped for driving with no headlights on at about 9:40 p.m. on Feb. 24; the PBT reading was .137.

• Jeffery DeVries, 54, Frederic, was stopped because of faulty taillights.

His Intoximeter test read .17, and he was also charged with operating with prohibited alcohol content. – with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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RICHARDSON - Jeremy Larson, 38, Clayton, was arrested and charged with OWI and operating with prohibited alcohol content on Feb. 26 after a rollover accident. Police were sent to the accident at CTH J and Hwy. 63. There was a red Oldsmobile in the ditch there, but no one was in the vehicle when police arrived. Another vehicle was sitting at the Lake Magnor Store parking lot. The driver of that vehicle was the registered owner of the vehicle in the ditch. The owner told police she had received at call shortly after 2 a.m. from Larson telling her he had rolled her car and needed to be picked up. Larson ran off when the police arrived. About an hour later, the officers caught Larson running across Magnor Lake. It was

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(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.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF LUCK

NOTICE is hereby given that the Village of Luck Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 15, 2010, at 6:00 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, NE1/4 of the NW1/4 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.

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McKinney dusts state competition Becomes Unity’s third state champion

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – A state wrestling championship doesn’t come easy. It takes a strong work ethic, self-discipline, dedication and heart. Throughout his four years at Unity High School, Dustin “Dusty” McKinney, 135, has showed all those traits both on and off the mat, and after his ultimate goal of a state championship eluded him in the past three years, McKinney finally earned what he deserved at the state wrestling tournament in Madison.

“Every year, kind of failing and not reaching my goal, and just getting down there and not finishing out how you want to … and then this year, finally,” said McKinney. “I relaxed and let everything go.”

Last year, McKinney fell just short of his goal in a loss in the finals to Rudy Chagoya of Tomahawk by a 6-2 decision.

“I always kind of let my nerves get to me, and that’s why I lost,” he said.

At first glance it appeared as though McKinney could get a rematch against Chagoya, but it wasn’t meant to be.

Chagoya lost in the semifinals by a 4-2 decision, and that made McKinney somewhat disappointed. He was hoping for the rematch.

“I was really hoping to see him in the finals again, you know, to kind of get that revenge,” McKinney said in a tone that showed nothing but respect for Chagoya, who McKinney spoke to not long after his match. He encouraged a disappointed Chagoya to still finish his senior season strong, and Chagoya did so with a third-place finish.

“I thought it would have been nice to see him in the finals, but I guess it didn’t matter much because I was just focused on what I had to do,” McKinney said.

On paper, McKinney made it look easy. His first match was won by an 11-3 major decision over Larry Masonick of Nekoosa/Port Edwards, and he earned his way to the finals with another major decision over Jordan Giachino of Luxemburg/Casco 13-2.

“It was nice just to go out there and get a lead right away. I mean, that takes a lot of pressure off somebody if you can get

Extra Points

Unity’s Dustin McKinney looks to make his next move against Jordan Giachino of Luxemburg-Casco at the Kohl Center in Madison. McKinney won the match 13-2. – Photos submitted out there and have a huge lead,” said McKinney, who was up 7-1 after the first period in his first match against Masonick and had an 8-0 lead after the first period in his second match.

“Most relaxing state tournament I’ve ever been to,” said coach Mark Ferguson.

“I get nervous before every match, but as soon as the match started I knew that Dusty had it in hand.”

In the finals, McKinney defeated Tristan Rowley of New Holstein in an 8-2 decision. Ferguson said he felt McKinney was better on his feet than Rowley and was up 6-2 after the second period. He

Previous Unity state wrestling champions, Joe Mabry (far right) and Donny Lennartson, greeted Dustin McKinney at Unity High School for a victory celebration last Sunday after he came back from the state wrestling championships in Madison. The area fire departments came together to escort McKinney to the school, and film from the state tournament was watched by a large crowd of fans.

said it may have been more as one takedown was ruled potentially dangerous and one occurred out of bounds.

“He had no problems during the match, and it was just fun to watch him work. He’s an exciting wrestler and it’s been a privilege to coach him,” Ferguson said.

McKinney was greeted not only by unknown supporters in Madison but by a large home crowd on his return home to the Unity High School.

“It was really nice of them to do that for me, I mean, they didn’t have to, but I appreciated it,” McKinney said, adding that the entire experience has been hard to describe. It’s been sad knowing he’s a senior, yet a great feeling to be ending his high school career on top.

“It’s kind of an emotional time. You’re sad and you’re happy at the same time,” McKinney said.

While he’s still undecided as to where he plans to go to college, or if he’ll wrestle, there’s a good chance McKinney will make wrestling a lifetime sport, whether it’s wrestling in college, or someday becoming a coach. McKinney ends his Unity wrestling career as the only fourtime state qualifier in school history.

“He’s such a humble young man and the epitome of sportsmanship on and off the mat. 171-17 high school varsity record and in each and every win and loss he came off the mat as a gentleman.

I’m especially proud of that,” Ferguson said.

••• STEVENS POINT – Britta Petersen led the UW-Stevens Point women’s basketball team with eight rebounds against UW-Whitewater last Saturday, Feb. 27, and helped the Pointers to their third-straight WIAC title. She also had seven points, four assists and a pair of blocks to go along with the 68-64 win. The Pointers battled back from a 13-point Warhawk lead at the half, and the win gave the Britta Petersen Pointers an automatic spot in the Division 3 NCAA tournament. The Pointers first game of the tournament is this Friday, March 5, at DePere’s St. Norbert College against Minnesota-Morris. The winner of that game will take on the Green Knights or Calvin the following Saturday. – Marty Seeger with information from www.uwsp.edu ••• LEADER LAND – The Turtle Lake at Luck boys WIAA playoff game can be heard on 104.9 FM on Thursday, March 4, beginning at 7 p.m. The Luck at Frederic girls basketball game is being broadcast on Friday, March 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Birchwood at Frederic girls basketball WIAA playoff game is being broadcast on 104.9 FM on Tuesday, March 9, beginning at 7 p.m.

••• AMERY – The Amery at Northwestern boys basketball game can be heard on Thursday, March 4, on 1260 AM at 7 p.m. The Friday, March 5, Baldwin-Woodville at Amery girls basketball game can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 7:30 p.m. Northwestern at Amery WIAA girls basketball playoff game on Tuesday, March 9, is being broadcast on 1260 AM beginning at 7 p.m.

••• LEADER LAND – The Thursday, March 4, Brewers at San Francisco preseason game can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 2 p.m. The Twins versus Yankees preseason game can be heard on 104.9 FM begining at noon on Sunday, March 7.

••• LEADER LAND – The college hockey game featuring Wisconsin at Minnesota can be heard on 1260 AM on Sunday, March 7, beginning at 1 p.m.

••• 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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Raygor battles way to second-straight title Shaw Amundson completes senior year at state

by Marty Seeger MADISON – For St. Croix Falls wrestler Joe Raygor, the finals match at the state tournament in Madison last weekend was exactly eight months since he went under the knife for a serious knee injury. It took his senior football season away from him, as well as the early part of the wrestling season. It was the kind of surgery that takes at least a year to recover from, yet Raygor changed his style of wrestling dramatically, and fought through emotional and physical pain to become St. Croix Falls High School’s only two-time state champion.

“It’s a lot of pressure when you’re trying to repeat, and that pressure triples when you’re doing it on one leg,” said coach Dan Clark, adding that although his injured knee improved consistently throughout the year, it was still at around 80 percent at the state tournament. And the competition wasn’t easy.

“It was kind of a deal, where people thought he’d throttle everybody, and it’s just not that way down there,” Clark said.

It was a tough draw in the first round for Raygor, who faced Dakota Cable of Lodi, a wrestler ranked at No. 3 in the state for much of the season, and he had a slight height advantage.

“You wouldn’t believe this but I’m used to wrestling taller kids,” Raygor said sarcastically.

Raygor stands at approximately 5’ 7’’ inches tall, and Cable stood at over 6-feet tall. The match was tied heading into the third period, yet Raygor scored a takedown, the match ended on the feet and he defeated Cable 3-2.

“Once they get a little over 6 feet it gets hard because if I shoot in they’ll wrap me up and grab my legs. I have to do a lot of moves that are quick finishes,” Raygor said.

His second match, against Tom Schumacher of Freedom, was similar in the height department, but Raygor scored in the second period and threw Schumacher out of bounds at least twice. He controlled the match well and won by 31 decision before heading into the finals against Josh Eastlick of Belmont/Platteville. That match was different not in height, but in the fact that it went into overtime. Raygor couldn’t remember the

Joe Raygor sports a Flash Gordon T-shirt while focusing on his finals match last Saturday in Madison. – Photos submitted last time he had gone into an overtime match, especially since he’s posted a record of 86-0 the past two years. But his past three seasons have all ended at the state tournament, and Raygor’s experience, it seems, paid off big in the end.

“I got a little bit nervous going into overtime in the finals. That was when I felt the butterflies a little bit, but I pushed them away. I had pretty good confidence

from being in the finals last year,” said Raygor.

In his 16 years as head coach of the Saints, Clark has had just two wrestlers try for a repeat of a state title, and both lost in the finals in overtime.

“It was a little bit nerve wracking, but as a coach you’ve got a lot of confidence in him. I think he’s been taken down 12 times in high school, so you knew the

kid wasn’t going to take him down. It was just a matter of time before Joe felt comfortable to shoot,” Clark said.

Raygor hadn’t taken any shots on Eastlick until overtime, but found the perfect opportunity when it arrived, and scored his second-straight title in the process.

“I probably won’t have another kid

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Saints wrestlers Joe Raygor and Shaw Amundson, (top) got a nice welcome home from the fire department last Sunday. – Photo by Erik Barstow

Eskola earns top-eight finish at state Senior is fi rst to qualify from Grantsburg since ‘

by Marty Seeger MADISON – After making his first trip to the state tournament, Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg wrestler Austin Eskola of Grantsburg can hold his head high with his performance at state at the Kohl Center in Madison. The 119-pounder from Grantsburg was the first wrestler to make a state appearance since 1986, and he finished in the top eight wrestlers for Division 3.

“Austin wrestled very well at state.

He didn’t show the pressure that comes with making it. His parents were showing more nervousness than him,” said coach Chris Bartlett.

Eskola won his first match in a 6-0 de-

cision over Brandon Rickert of Sparta.

“He dominated the first kid. He was able to take him down, ride him, and was able to get out from the bottom.

When he was able to get the takedown in the third he looked over and smiled. Before the next match he said he wasn’t half as nervous,” Bartlett said.

Eskola had a tough match in the quarterfinal round when he went up against Joseph Her, who defeated Eskola 6-2 and went on to win the state title.

Eskola then faced another wrestler in Sam Huppert of Ellsworth, who defeated Eskola 10-3 and went on to take a fourthplace finish.

“Austin doesn’t show a lot of emotion, but I hope he realizes he accomplished something most kids want to achieve,” Bartlett said.

LEFT: LFG’s Austin Eskola wrestled hard at the Kohl Center in Madison. – Photo submitted

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Molly Engstrom, Team USA downed by Canada tending the Olympics in Vancouver, were able to draw a better feel for what the games are all about, and not just for the competitors from the United States.

“I was able to look at it deeper. Not a different point of view necessarily, but the meaning of what this is all about and the pride that goes along with it and the pride of the countries that send their athletes to the Olympics. It’s a really big deal,” Judy said.

Every day was a new day to look forward to according to Judy. She said she felt a little bit like a child waiting for Christmas morning each day. Unfortunately, it all had to come to a close. Despite the 16 days away from home, Judy said that it all went very fast. As far as Molly’s Olympic future, the Engstroms aren’t exactly sure what she’ll do. At press time, Molly was boarding a plane with some of the members of team USA to the Virgin Islands.

“I’d like to see her continue, and get a set of medals,” Judy laughed. “Make it a complete set!”

Molly already has the bronze, silver and could potentially go for the gold again in Russia in 2014.

“She hasn’t said definitely yes, but she isn’t indicating that she’s not,” Judy said.

If there’s one thing for certain, it’s that Molly Engstrom just keeps getting better, not only in her contributions on the ice, but her style and overall strength as one of the world’s best hockey players.

Whatever decision Molly makes, she can take comfort in knowing that she’ll have a giant source of community support from a small nook in northwestern Wisconsin.

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Canada 2, USA 0

by Marty Seeger VANCOUVER– Nearly four years of training came down to just 60 minutes in the gold medal game between the U.S. Women’s hockey team and Canada on Thursday, Feb. 25. Unfortunately, the gold medal went to the Canadians for the third-straight Olympic games, ending a promising and inspiring run by Team USA. “For whatever reason, they were just a little bit better than us today,” U.S. coach Mark Johnson told Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Gary D’Amato. “It hurts. Hopefully, they will grow from it.

And as I said, they’re walking away with the silver medal. That’s not a bad thing.”

It was a hard-fought game that just didn’t seem to go the way of Team U.S.A., who definitely had their chances.

In both the first and second period Team USA had power play opportunities, going five against three on both, but just couldn’t get past Canadian goalie Shannon Szabados.

“It was really a good game,” said Rick Engstrom, father of Siren native Molly Engstrom. Rick and wife Judy were at every one of Molly’s games in Vancouver.

“Both goalies played exceptionally well, and both goals that were scored were good clean goals, no controversy.

You can’t ask for anything more than that,” Rick said.

Both Rick and Judy spent a lot of time with their daughter in between games, and spoke to her soon after the games ended and the silver medals were handed out. Several media outlets, newspapers, including the Star Tribune, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and ESPN, featured photos of an emotional Molly Engstrom soon after the game. It showed just how emotional “Naturally she was sad that they didn’t win. That’s why they compete,” Rick said. He added later, “Like Molly said after the game, she said ‘hey, we just couldn’t get the fish in the boat,’” Rick said.

Although the ending to the games was bittersweet, there was definitely a home advantage that favored the Canadians, and if there’s one thing the Engstroms learned, it’s that Canada loves their hockey team.

“You didn’t know the U.S. was there,” Rick said of the 16,000-plus fans in the arena. “It was a sea of red. If we started getting a chant going it would just get drowned out.”

Being parents of Molly, both Rick and Judy are familiar with what it takes to compete at the Olympic level, and by at-

Wrestling continued “I probably won’t have another kid like that to coach,” Clark said. “As far as his wrestling, he’s the best I’ve ever seen.

Off the mat, just a great kid, just an allaround good kid.”

Raygor’s work ethic and dedication to the sport of wrestling earned him a career record of 167-9, yet Clark said Raygor has probably wrestled 1,000 matches in the past two seasons. For the past three years, Raygor spent two days a week at the Victory School of Wrestling in River Falls, has been taken down just 12 times and amazingly, has never given up a single back point in all four years.

“He’s earned what he’s accomplished and now he can just sit back and relax a

Siren native Molly Engstrom is reduced to tears after a heartbreaking loss to Canada in the gold medal game in Vancouver. – Brian Peterson/Star Tribune

little bit,” Clark said.

Raygor has appreciated the support from his school and community since being back, as well as “hitting up the fast food restaurants pretty hard,” but near the end of March, he’ll have his focus on a senior nationals tournament at Virginia Beach.

“I’m hoping after that, I’ll have all my opportunities laid out in front of me,” Raygor said. So far he’s had looks from the universities of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Wyoming and South Dakota State, but nothing is set in stone.

Amundson ends state run Shaw Amundson’s run at state ended all too soon for the 125-pounder, yet he didn’t end it without wrestling a good match according to coach Dan Clark, es-

Molly Engstrom (L) takes timeout during a press conference along with teammate Natalie Darwitz. The conference annnounced the U.S. national team, which competed throughout the summer on the Qwest Tour. – Photo by USA Hockey/Nancie Battaglia

pecially for a wrestler who didn’t qualify for sectionals last season.

Amundson lost by a one-point, 4-3 decision in the opening round to Josh Berg of Pewaukee. Berg had a 37-20 record and Amundson ended his senior season with a record of 39-8.

“I’m extremely proud of what he did, and the choices he’s made here in the last year have been really good for him as an individual,” Clark said, adding that Amundson finished with 112 career wins.

“To get 112 wins is pretty impressive,” Clark said.

LEFT: Saints wrestler Shaw Amundson wrestled just one match at state, but had a great wrestling career with 112 wins.

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Gymnasts season ends in Holmen at sectionals score of 6.575. Fickbohm took a personalbest score of her own with a 7.575 on bars. She also scored an 8.025 on vault.

Pirate RuthAnn Pederson took two personal-best scores at the sectional meet. She received her best score on bars with a 4.275 and on vault with a 7.35. She also took a 7.45 on floor, where teammate Jenna Barenz took her personal best of 7.35.

“RuthAnn was our only freshman competing and she was only going to do floor and bars, but on Saturday morning I had to pull a gymnast so RuthAnn was put on vault,” Lund explained. “On Saturday she made all her kips and had a complete bar routine for the first time. I am very proud of our one and only freshman.”

SCF/Unity’s Jenna Christianson took a 7.45 on floor and Alexa Meyers a 7.125.

Christianson also scored a 6.20 on bars and a 7.875 on vault.

SCF Unity takes seventh Grantsburg eighth

by Brenda Sommerfeld HOLMEN – The St. Croix Falls/Unity and Grantsburg gymnastics teams both competed in Holmen on Saturday, Feb. 27, for their sectional meet this season.

SCF/Unity set a goal to exceed a team score of 120, which they made with a score of 122.30 for seventh place. Grantsburg took eighth of the eight teams with a score of 120.775.

“The sectional meet was fantastic,” SCF/Unity coach Dawn Peer stated.

“The girls worked very hard to improve their scores these last couple of weeks and their hard work paid off.”

St. Croix Falls/Unity’s Ashley Johnson took the highest all-around score, placing 14th for the area gymnasts with a

Alexa Meyer competed on floor as her only event at sectionals for the St. Croix Falls/Unity team.

St. Croix Falls/Unity’s Jenna Christensen scored a 7.875 on vault and competed on floor and bars.

Grantsburg’s Rachel Diffee received two personal-best scores at the sectional meet.

31.30. Johnson scored an 8.050 on floor, a 7.600 on the balance beam, an 8.10 on vault and a 7.55 on the uneven bars.

Grantsburg’s Jessika Ilgen took 15th in all-around with a 7.80 on floor, a 7.025 on beam, an 8.35 on vault and a 7.875 on bars for a score of 31.050.

“Jessika had a good, solid meet,” Grantsburg coach Kathy Lund commented. “I am happy for her that she ended so well.”

Pirate gymnast Michelle Lund scored a 30.975 in all-around with a 7.975 on floor, 7.15 on beam, 8.075 on vault and 7.775 on bars.

SCF/Unity gymnast Kady Meyer got her best all-around score of 30.55, with a personal best of 8.275 on vault, a 7.625 on beam, 7.400 on floor and a 7.250 on bars.

Nikki Ticknor of Grantsburg scored a 28.975 all-around. Ticknor scored a 7.50 on floor, a 7.25 on beam, an 8.175 on vault and a 7.20 on bars.

Melissa Larson, SCF/Unity, took the highest score of the local area gymnasts on the balance beam, placing 24th with a 7.75. Larson also competed on vault where she scored a 7.65 and bars, where she scored a 7.525. Larson’s teammate Nichole McPherson followed on beam with a 7.70. McPherson completed a 7.20 on bars and a 7.40 on vault. Haley Anderson also competed on beam, scoring a 6.575. Anderson also scored a 7.30 on floor for her personal best.

Grantsburg’s Rachel Diffee scored a 6.40 on beam for her personal best, preceded by teammate Breanna Fickbohm’s

RuthAnn Pedersen achieved two personal bests for Grantsburg. – File photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Webster doubles Clear Lake’s score in regional Tigers face Prescott in semifi nals Webster 48, Clear Lake 24

by Brenda Sommerfeld WEBSTER – The Webster Tiger boys doubled Clear Lake’s score 48-24 in their first round of the regional tournament on Tuesday, March 2.

The first half was very one-sided in the scoring department with Webster scoring 21 and Clear Lake only six. The Tigers full-court press, several rebounds and steals were a big factor, along with the Warriors inability to sink a basket.

The Tiger defense gave Clear Lake few chances to shoot, but when they did, the ball wouldn’t go in. Clear Lake scored only two points in the first quarter by Austin Donahue and four in the second

by Donahue and Brian Friendshuh.

Webster totaled 11 in the first, seven by Austin Elliott, two from Shane Rossow

and two from James Wethern. They went on to score 10 more in the second from Rossow with four, Karl Weber with two, Elliott with two and Nolan Kriegel with two.

Seventeen was all the points the Tigers defense allowed Clear Lake in the entire second half. Webster themselves totaled 27 to keep their first-half lead and finish the game with their first regional tournament win of the season.

Elliott led the Tigers in scoring with 16 points, Rossow added eight, Wethern six, Tim Sundstrom and Nolan Kriegel five, Josh Baer four and Karl Weber two.

Jud Mosher played just a few minutes and added two under the basket.

Prescott will travel to Webster on Thursday, March 4, to play the Tigers at 7 p.m. in the regional semifinal.

LEFT: The Webster boys huddle up before the start of the fourth quarter against Clear Lake in their first round of regionals on Tuesday, March 2. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Solid teamwork boosts Frederic to second round eight of his 13 rebounds.

Frederic was down by six points with 4:30 left in the game when a couple of turnovers by the Red Raiders within 30 seconds of each other brought the game within two points. The momentum had shifted to the Vikings favor.

The teams traded buckets back and forth again, until about 1:30 left, when Frederic tied the game, causing the goodsize Viking crowd to erupt in a frenzy.

Free throws would be the deciding factor for the Vikings, including two big throws by senior Will Primm, to put Frederic up 62-59. The Vikings had a big defensive stop on the other end of the court and Bruce had to commit their 10th team foul, to put sophomore Waylon Buck on the free-throw line for two attempts.

After missing the first free throw, a time-out was taken with 4.8 seconds remaining. After an encouraging team

Waylon Buck hits free throws to close Frederic 63, Bruce 62

by Eugene Ruhn BRUCE – The Frederic Vikings traveled to Bruce to take on the Red Raiders for the Division 4 round one regional playoff contest, Tuesday, March 2.

The game started off with both teams trading baskets back and forth, with Frederic up by one point, 14-13 at the end of the first quarter.

Frederic held the lead for most of the second quarter by one to two points.

Both teams notched 13 points in the quarter, and the Vikings led 31-30 at the half. Freshman Adam Chenal had 10 of his 14 points in the first half, along with 10 of his 11 rebounds for the Vikings.

For the start of the second half, Bruce took a lead and extended it to seven points at the halfway mark of the third quarter, with senior Ethan Cook scoring 10 of his 13 points, along with grabbing

LEFT: William Primm scored 19 points against Bruce for the best game of his career. – File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

time-out, Buck drained the throws to close out the game. Bruce’s senior Ryan Gorbor hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, but it wasn’t enough, leaving the final score 63-62 in favor of Frederic.

Primm led the way with his best game of his career, scoring 19 points along with seven steals. Buck added eight points and Joe Draxler had seven. Chenal shot 100 percent from the field and Primm was 5 for 5 from the line, with zero turnovers for the game.

Bruce’s high scorers were Gorbor with 34 points and sophomore Matt Fectean with 12.

Coach Ryan Lind was speechless at the end, having by far his best game of his young coaching career. “Our guys stepped up, played as a team and our seniors showed they didn’t want their season to end just yet. I’m proud of my guys and feel very confident we can win on Thursday.”

Frederic will travel to Clayton on Thursday evening, March 4, to take on the No. 1 seeded Bears, who knocked off Prairie Farm 65-39. Tip-off is at 7 p.m.

Saints movin’ on with win over Grantsburg the boards and the Pirates missed a couple of desperation 3-pointers that may have changed the game completely had they gone in. Despite the loss, the young Pirates team will have everyone back for next season, and ended the season 6-6 in the conference and 12-11 overall.

The Saints will be traveling to St. Croix Central in round two of the WIAA playoffs, Thursday, March 4, beginning at 7 p.m.

“Overall SCC is a solid club, and going to be tough on their floor. We lost early in the year, so will see what type of adjustments we can make - should be a good one,” Voss said.

Play at St Croix Central Thursday St. Croix Falls 54, Grantsburg 45

by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – After splitting games during the regular season, the Pirates and Saints had to decide the rubber match during the WIAA playoff clash Tuesday in St. Croix Falls. It was a physical game that featured several runs, key buckets and momentum shifts, but in the end, the Saints prevailed.

“We feel like we pretty much gave the game away,” said Pirates coach Nick Hallberg. “We didn’t take advantage of some of the turnovers we were able to create, and they capitalized on those mistakes. Can’t do that and expect to win.”

The Pirates led by as much as seven points midway through the first quarter, and despite a Matt Vold 3-pointer at the buzzer for the Saints, Grantsburg held a 17-13 lead.

In the second quarter the Saints opened up with a huge block by Austin Whittenberger, but both teams traded baskets and a one-point lead. After a time-out by the Pirates, Saints guard Nick Johnson buried a 3-pointer to give the Saints a one-point lead with 5:05 to go in the first half.

“We had guys step up, especially the bench. Nick Johnson came in and had some big plays, as did Gus Koecher.

Cory Gebhard handled the ball and

Saints Gus Koecher pulls down a rebound against Grantsburg Tuesday night. – Photo by Marty Seeger played good defense, and our three bigs, Austin Whittenberger, Kyle Christensen, and Zach Christenson controlled the inside,” said Saints coach Todd Voss.

After going back and forth for the better part of the quarter, the Saints managed to come up with some key defensive stops and led 25-21 at the break.

It was more of the same in the third quarter and the Saints maintained just a two-point lead for much of the way. With 2:20 to go the Saints led by five until Brent Myers brought the game to within two points with a 3-pointer. By the end

Luck’s Evan Armour takes a shot against Weyerhaeuser in Tuesday’s game as teammate Roger Steen watches. – Photo by Lori Nelson

of the quarter however, Johnson again came up with a couple of big shots, including a 3-pointer with under 10 seconds remaining, to give the Saints a 39-32 lead.

The Saints didn’t put the game away completely until late in the third quarter, as Grantsburg’s pressure defense kept them within seven and 10 points the entire way. With under a minute to go in the game, Granstburg was down by just seven points but the Saints outmanned

Unity’s Jared Mork passes the ball in a previous game this season. – File photo by Greg Marsten

Luck 84, Weyerhaeuser 30 LUCK – The Cardinals did what they were supposed to do against Weyerhaeuser in the first round of the WIAA playoffs Tuesday in Luck. The Cards advance to second round of the playoffs and host Turtle Lake – a potentially dangerous team with a record of 7-5. They have wins against some pretty tough competition including Unity, Clear Lake and Siren. The game begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 4.

The Cardinals jumped out to a 33-7 lead at the end of the first quarter against the Wildcats and didn’t look back. They stretched their lead 57-15 at the half, and held Weyerhaeuser to just two points in the third quarter.

Luck had all 10 players on the roster in the scoring column, including Carson Giller and Logan Hacker, who led with 16 points apiece. Alec Mortel had 12 and Roger Steen had 10.

Colfax 51, Unity 49 COLFAX – The Eagles faced some pretty stiff competition at Colfax in the first round of the WIAA playoffs but came up just short of the win.

“I thought we played well,” said coach Shaun Fisher. “I’m really proud of these guys for their effort all season. We just made some mistakes down the stretch.

That will be our next step to work on, being able to finish close games.”

Colfax led 17-13 after one and Unity trailed 25-24 at the half. Colfax still had a one point lead heading into the final quarter, but the Eagles couldn’t hold on in the end. Flaherty led with 17 points Luke Hilleshiem had 11 and Rush Hickethier had eight.

The Eagles ended the season with a 517 record and 8-15 overall.

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Siren boys trim the ‘Greens in first round Top seeded South Shore up next for Dragons Siren 62, Northwood 39

by Greg Marsten SIREN – The Siren boys round one playoff game against the Northwood Evergreens turned into a schoolin’ of sorts, as sophomore shooter Elijah Hinze spooled up and drained 29 points in the victory, assuring the Dragons at least one more game this season.

“Now we live to play another day,” Siren head coach Jon Ruud said with a smile, as green-clothed kids shot Silly String wildly across the court behind him, celebrating the 23-point playoff victory.

Ruud’s Dragons are truly hot right now, and he’s confident the squad will continue to bloom as they move in the right direction in their Division 4 playoff bracket.

“We played a decent game against a very good Luck team Friday,” Ruud said. “And this was a good game for us, compared to the last time we played them [Northwood.] They killed us with free throws! Not this time.”

Ruud talked extensively last fall about just such a season scenario, and how he

Siren junior Seth Stoner battles with Northwood senior Gerrod Richard (30) over a loose ball. – Photo by Greg Marsten really wasn’t all that concerned about his squad’s conference record during the season, concentrating more on steady improvement and quality playoff performances, to have a much longer season than their conference opponents.

He might be onto something. After Tuesday’s win over fifth-seeded Northwood, fans should have little doubt that the future is quite bright for the Dragon boys.

Things were fairly evenly matched for much of the first half against the Evergreens. With 19 first-quarter points - 15

Tigers beat Eagles in final conference game Webster made a fast start held on through Webster 50, Unity 40

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE - The Tiger boys got out to a fast start on the road against the Eagles last Friday, Feb. 26, and maintained their early lead in the first quarter for the win.

It was the final game of the season for both teams as they prepare for the WIAA playoffs, and Webster capped off the conference season with a 7-5 record and 16-6 overall. The Eagles ended with a 57 record and 8-14 overall.

Webster lost the first battle on their home court against the Eagles in late January, but seemed poised to keep another loss from happening. James Wethern and

Tim Sundstrom each hit 3-pointers in the first quarter, and Wethern led with seven points in the quarter before the Tigers took a 26-17 lead at halftime. The Tigers led by as much as 12 in the second quarter and maintained that cushion for much of the third quarter, but the Eagles inched their way back.

Rush Hickethier hit a key 3-pointer with just over five minutes to go in the fourth quarter to get the Eagles as close as seven points. With about 1:28 to go in the game, Luke Hilleshiem hit one of his four 3-pointers to get the Eagles to as close as six points, but that’s all the closer the game would get as Webster held on.

Both Shane Rossow and Austin Elliot led the Tigers with 12 points apiece, and Hillshiem’s 16 points led the Eagles, while Brady Flaherty was held to 15 points on the night. It was a tough night at the line for Flaherty, however, as he shot 7 of 18.

Webster’s Shane Rossow goes up for a shot against Unity during Friday’s game. – Photo by Marty Seeger

of those from the hot-shooting Hinze the Dragons were able to keep up with Northwood’s bomb-specialist Brian Albano, who buried four three pointers in the first frame to keep the ‘Greens in the mix. Albano was one of the few bright spots for the ‘Greens, other than senior standout Sam Radzak, who came away with an even dozen, all on 3-pointers.

While the first half was fairly close, scorewise, it was all Siren in the second half. The Dragon attack was ruthless, defensively. Ruud’s front court kept Northwood on the one-and-out diet, and

never gave an inch inside, forcing them to shoot either off-balance or from the lobby. Add in a carefully crafted offensive attack from Hinze on the wing and teammates Andrew Brown and Murdock Smith as scoring partners, the Dragons were literally breathing fire, racking up 19 points in the third quarter and 17 more in the final frame, decimating fifthseeded Northwood 62-39.

Smith and Brown added 15 and 14 points, respectively, and added offense to solid defensive play from Christian Hall, Taylor Renberg and Seth Stoner, who made up for their lack of scoring with outstanding defense, steals, rebounds aplenty and quality outlet passes.

“We’ve had a few hiccups along the way,” Ruud admitted on their 2010 campaign, “But hey, we’re 12 and 4 in the last 16 games, and those losses could have gone either way. So yeah, I think we’re on an upswing!”

With the win, the fourth-seeded Dragons earned the right to play the topseeded South Shore Cardinals in Port Wing Thursday. Ruud knows they will be very, very tough, and isn’t making any predictions. But the youth on his squad and the fire in their eyes might be contagious, in a good way.

“I promise, the next couple of years in Siren will be exciting!” He stated on his way out, stepping over long strands of green Silly String.

Saints close regular season with a win Keep Vikings winless in conference St. Croix Falls 59, Frederic 47

by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – The Viking boys kept the Saints on their heels for much of the first half in the teams final game of the regular season, but couldn’t hold back a second half surge by St. Croix Falls on Thursday, Feb. 25.

At the midpoint of the first quarter, it was a low-scoring game that seemed to favor the Saints. They led by just five points with 3:49 in the quarter before Joe Draxler kept the game close with a 3pointer and despite taking a brief lead the Saints held to one point.

In the second quarter, Ethan Cook regained a Viking lead with the opening bucket in the second quarter, and Cory Gebhard answered that with two points of his own for the Saints. The Vikings then got a boost from Adam Chenal and Robert Kirk to take a five-point lead with 2:54 to go in the first half. The Vikings

dominated the quarter and went into halftime with a three-point edge.

The third quarter began with momentum in the Vikings favor, as Waylon Buck drained an early 3-pointer. But the Saints retook the lead off a pair of baskets from Austin Whittenberger, Zach Christenson and Gus Koecher, and suddenly the Saints had an eight-point lead with still over three minutes to go in the third quarter. They led by as much as 10 before the Vikings slowed them down, and an Ethan Cook jump shot at the buzzer held the Saints to a 44-35 lead.

At the start of the fourth quarter, the Saints ran away with the game scoring eight unanswered points and taking a 52-35 lead with 6:48 still to go in the game. Despite a late comeback by the Vikings, the Saints maintained a comfortable lead and the win.

Cook and Chenal led the Vikings with 11 and 10 points respectively, while the Saints were led by Whittenberger with 18 points, 10 rebounds and Kyle Christensen had 14 points and 14 rebounds.

Frederic ended the regular season 0-12 in the West Lakeland and the Saints ended with an 8-4 conference record.

Frederic’s Waylon Buck drives the lane against Saints defender Ben Anderson. – Photo by Marty Seeger

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Dragon boys cool off hot Cards Siren boys are thorn in Luck’s saddles as season winds down Siren 52, Luck 36

by Greg Marsten SIREN – The Siren Dragons boys basketball squad poured some cold water on a hungry and hot Luck Cardinals team at home on Feb. 26, defeating the West Lakeland Conference champs by 16 points, after the Cards had won seven of their previous eight games.

Siren was able to match the Cardinal offensive machine early, and both squads played pretty tight in the first frame, with Luck leading 12-11 as the second quarter started.

Then it was all Dragons, all the time.

Jon Ruud’s Siren boys did an amazing job of shutting down Cardinal court wizard Carson Giller like no team has all season. They limited the lone Luck senior to just a single point, and that was on

Siren sophomore Elijah Hinze gets ready for a drive against Luck's Brady Klatt. – Photo by Greg Marsten

an early free throw. Otherwise, the Cardinal scoring attack was essentially the duo of Cole and Alec Mortel, who carried their squad with 15 and 14 points, respectively. But no other Luck player scored more than three points in an unusually poor offensive evening for the normally explosive Cards.

Siren, on the other hand, has played the stealth card well all season. They have arguably the most exciting sophomore upstarts in the region with Andrew Brown, Elijah Hinze, Murdock Smith and others to carry the offensive load and spread the court wide when needed.

Add in Luke Bollant for utility play, Evan Oachs for future ball handling and Taylor Renberg for solid inside play and the future looks July-bright for the Dragon class of 2012.

Hinze has managed to slip under the radar for much of the season, quietly becoming one of the the most consistent scorers out there, averaging nearly 16 points per game. He was three missed

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Vikes can’t miss in win over SCF Girls basketball playoffs set for area teams Frederic 52, St. Croix Falls 44

by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – After losing by 11 points at home against the Saints earlier in the season, the Vikings girls basketball team seemed poised to avenge that loss, and did it in a big way at St. Croix Falls Thursday, Feb. 25.

After a bit of a slow start in the opening minutes of the game it didn’t take long before the Vikings started clicking, then Kendra Wells buried a pair of long 3-pointer, to give the Vikings a 10-4 lead with under a minute to go in the first quarter. Moments later, Jade Johnson hit a 3-pointer too, and despite a two-point bucket at the buzzer by Saints forward, Marissa Campeau, the Vikings held a 136 advantage.

Samantha Nelson started out the second quarter with a bang for Frederic with a 3-pointer and another basket sec-

onds later to force the Saints to take a quick time-out. Frederic maintained an eight- and 10-point lead for the majority of the second quarter and a 28-18 halftime lead.

While the Vikings had a comfortable lead heading into the third quarter the Saints managed to keep the game close when they went on a 6-0 run to force Frederic to a time-out.

The break must have worked, because the Vikings went on another run of their own that featured nine unanswered points from a host of different players including Nelson, Maria Miller and Corissa Schmidt. It was one of those nights where nearly every Viking was able to contribute.

“I am very happy with our performance tonight,” said Vikings coach Troy Wink. “I felt we played a strong game versus a good team in St. Croix Falls. We had contributions from several people.”

Tara Anderson showed depth on the Vikings bench as she made some nice moves to the basket and contributed six points. Schmidt and Wells each had six points, Nelson led with 12 points and had seven boards. Lauren Domagala had 11 points, Miller added seven and

ney Rasmussen 4, Caitlyn Olson, 4, Sarah Petznick, 2 and Racheal Hansen 1.

The Division 4 Vikings, (13-6), drew a No. 4 seed in the first round of the playoffs and will host the No. 5 Birchwood Bobcats, who are 5-14. The Saints, 11-8, drew a No. 3 seed in Division 3 and will host Grantsburg, 5-15, on Tuesday, March 9. Both games start at 7 p.m.

Frederic’s Tara Anderson takes a shot over Saint Cortney Rasmussen.

– Photo by Marty Seeger Chrissy Chenal and Vanessa Neumann each had two points. For the Saints, Marissa Campeau had 22 points, Sydney Geisness had six, Natalie Sempf, 5, Cort-

St. Croix Falls 49, Chetek 35 CHETEK – The Saints won their final regular season nonconference game with a 49-35 victory over Chetek on Monday, March 1.

St. Croix Falls was down by one, 18-17, after the first half, but came back in the second half to score 32 and hold Chetek to 17.

Rachel Hansen led the Saints with nine points, Sarah Petznick, Caitlyn Olson, Marissa Campeau and Sydney Geisness each scored six and Natalie Sempf, Cortney Rasmussen and Jamie Rohm scored two.

Petznick had four assists, five rebounds and two blocks. Geisness, Hansen and Campeau each had eight boards, Olson four and Sempf three. – Brenda Sommerfeld

Tiger girls shoot past Eagles Both begin playoff push Tuesday Webster 52, Unity 38

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – Things weren’t going the Eagles way against the Tigers on Friday, Feb. 26, as Webster capitalized on Unity turnovers and cruised relatively easy toward a second-straight win.

But it didn’t look that way from the initial start of the game, as the Eagles got six on the board courtesy of Hayla Bader.

She went to the line twice and scored on a nice feed from Marisa Hacker to put the Eagles in the driver seat early. However, it was the teams only six points of the quarter as the Tigers seemed to take over from there.

“It wasn’t our night,” said Unity coach Chuck Holicky. “We had too many unforced turnovers.”

Webster got on the board with about 4:25 remaining in the first quarter and led 9-6 heading into a second quarter

Unity’s Hailey Olson handles the ball while Webster’s Rachel Salas guards her. – Photo by Marty Seeger

that started out with an Alyssa Main 3pointer. Katherine Ebensperger answered with a 3-pointer of her own, and Crystal Donahue led the Eagles with six before the half, but turnovers became more prevalent before the half ended.

“We made three steals in the last 36 seconds of the second quarter and never got a shot off … we turned it over,” Holicky said.

Mary Johnson led the Tigers in the third quarter shooting 6 of 11 from the free-throw line and 16 points, and Shauna Rein was a key in the post as she added 10 points to the mix. The Tigers had their best quarter in the third outscoring the Eagles 17-9 and maintained their fourth-quarter lead for the win. Michelle Gibbs scored 11 points for the Tigers, Rachel Salas, six, Main, five and Kendra Spurgeon, four.

Webster will travel to Siren for their final game of the regular season this Friday, March 5, before making the trek to Prescott for the first round of the WIAA playoffs on Tuesday, March 9. Prescott is a No. 2 seed and the Tigers drew a No. 7 seed. The winner will take on either

Grantsburg or St. Croix Falls. Unity will have their hands full on Tuesday, March 9, when they travel to Osseo-Fairchild, who is 19-1 on the season. All playoff games begin at 7 p.m.

Unity 32, Plum City 24 PLUM CITY – The Unity Eagles took their third season win with a 32-24 victory over Plum City on Monday, March 1.

“We played well,” coach Chuck Holicky said. “Our press was very effective. It’s a nice way to wrap up the regular season.”

The teams were tied 8-8 ending the first quarter, but the Eagles pulled ahead at the half 18-13. Outscoring Plum City 14-11 in the second half brought Unity to their victorious end.

Crystal Donahue was the team’s star shooter in the game with 16 total points.

Brittany Thomfohrda scored eight points for the Eagles, Jessi Kutina, Katherine Ebensperger and Shauna Jorgenson each two and Sarah Bader and Shay Nelson each one. – Brenda Sommerfeld

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Cardinal girls upset Siren in nail-biter Girls technically tied for West Lakeland Conference lead Luck 51, Siren 48

by Greg Marsten SIREN – The game was critical for both teams, but especially for the Luck Cardinals, who absolutely had to win to potentially tie the Siren Dragons in the West Lakeland Conference. And win they did, 51-48, thanks in no small part to the shooting prowess of freshman point guard Avery Steen, who came away with 22 points, including six shots from beyond the arc.

“It was AVERY big win! Pun intended!” Luck head coach Marty Messar joked, but only slightly. Messar credited Steen’s downtown shooting for part of the victory, which made this coming Friday’s match between Frederic and Luck’s girls for all the marbles in the conference.

The game was essentially a back-andforth exchange from the first few minutes. Both squads tallied up 11 points in the first quarter, with all of the Dragons points coming on Carley Emery shooting, including three from deep outside the perimeter.

Luck was able to stay with the Dragons all the way, mixing up their scoring between Steen, Morgan Denny, Taryn Pilz and Aleah Lemieux. Two Denny threebies in the second quarter made up for failed free-throw attempts for Luck, and kept them in the game, and gave the Cards a 25-24 lead as the half wound down.

Siren’s inside game was suffering, and it was up to Ashley Guevara to pretty well handle the offensive chores, with Emery taking the deep details. Dragons head coach Ryan Karsten praised Guevara’s play for the night, and noted the importance of a well-rounded attack.

“I need someone else to step up on the offensive end of the floor,” Karsten said.

The Luck Cardinal girls show their excitement after defeating Siren on Friday, Feb. 26. The Cardinals win over Birchwood on Monday continued a winning streak for the team. – Photo by Greg Marsten “If we get that, we will be tough to beat, if not, we will continue to struggle.”

After the half, Luck was able to keep the digits rolling on the scoreboard courtesy of three Steen shots from outside the arc. The Siren squad was able to limit several of the other usual Cardinal offensive leaders, and keyed on them quite well to shut down much of the paint, other than a few Pilz rebounds that turned into field goals.

But it was a Steen three from deep outside the arc as the quarter ended that fired up the visiting Cardinal fans.

“Our goal was to limit Denny’s and Pilz’s points and we did that, but Steen stepped up for them,” Karsten stated.

The game was a nail-biter as the final quarter got under way. Both teams were being extra careful with each possession, as the Cards also saw senior Bailee Swenson step up and make five critical

Bulldogs take first in Grantsburg

points in that fourth quarter, while Steen added another moon shot and 2-for-2 free-throw shooting to the Luck total.

“Bailee Swenson’s two baskets and free throw in the fourth quarter were huge!” Messar admitted. “Her hustle and playing helped us at critical points in the contest.”

Siren was relying heavily on Guevara and Emery’s offense, while getting very good defense from senior Tasha Kosloski, Jamie Fishbach and Meghan Baasch. They forced Luck into pushing hard inside, which didn’t always work, but generally left the outside open for either Denny or Steen.

The junior Emery kept Siren in the game offensively. She nailed a 3-pointer from two feet past the arc to get the Dragons within a point with just over two minutes remaining. Then Guevara stepped it up, as well, and buried two free throws to give the Dragons the lead for the first time in a while.

Luck responded in kind, with Taryn Pilz using a follow-up field goal to get back on top with very little time remaining.

Messar spooled up his team’s defensive coverage to Hollywood bodyguard level, smothering almost every Siren pass, and finally intercepting and getting an in-kind foul, with Steen tallying both free throws for a 51-48 lead with just four seconds remaining.

“The game came down to one possession,” Karsten noted. “We were down one with the ball. We had a chance to win, and just came up short.”

Luck was able to stifle Emery’s lastsecond bombing efforts, and the Cardinals held on to win by three points,

51-48.

“The game was a real nail-biter, as every possession had significance,” Messar said, also noting the importance of Pilz’ and Denny’s board work, combining for 23 boards.

Siren’s scoring duties were pretty much Emery and Guevara’s area: Emery finished with 26 points, including six from downtown, while Guevara’s 12 points included 10 in the second half.

Four other Dragons scored, but none of them tallied more than three points.

“Overall, the Luck girls played with a purpose and with passion, and the Siren girls did not for the most part,” Karsten said.

Messar noted his team’s performance when every second counted, and credited his long-ball shooters of Steen and Denny as essential to a victory. The Luck win allowed them to tie the Dragons for a share of the conference title for now, with a season-ending game against rival Frederic on Friday to assure a shared title.

“It’s a huge game on Friday at Frederic,” Messar admitted.

Karsten agreed that the Siren/Luck game was a dandy, and was the kind of game two conference leaders should be playing.

“I thought that it was a great high school basketball game between two teams that could go far in the playoffs,” Karsten said. “The better team won Friday night.”

Yes, it is technically possible for these two rivals to meet again in the playoffs.

While Luck drew a first-round bye with a first seed, Siren has a number-two seed in the sister bracket, but unmatched playoff experience after a trip to state last year. It could be a preview of things to come.

Luck 52, Birchwood 27 BIRCHWOOD – What coach Marty Messar described as “a good night of offensive efficiency” turned into a 52-27 win for the Luck Cardinals on Monday, March 1.

“All eight kids hit our scorebook,” Messar said. “We shot 8 for 12 from the floor in the first quarter and 26 for 52 for the game.”

Luck scored 28 to Birchwood’s nine in the first half and 24 to Birchwood’s 18 in the second to win the game.

Bailee Swenson and Aleah Lemieux hit the double digits during the game, Swenson with 14 and Lemieux with 12.

Morgan Denny, Avery Steen and Taryn Pilz each scored six, Maia Lehmann totaled four and Jade Schrock and Ashlyn Petersen had two.

Swenson also led the team with nine rebounds, Lemieux made four assists, Pilz had eight rebounds, Denny made six boards and Lemieux five. Steen got four assists and Swenson and Denny each made three. – Brenda Sommerfeld

Never too cold to golf The Burnett County Bulldogs Wrestling Club hosted a youth tournament in Grantsburg, Saturday, Feb. 27. The Bulldogs placed first as a team for the first time at a home tournament. Pictured, from back: Coach Jake Nichols, Luke Anderson second place, Cole Britton fourth place, Elliot Swenson first place, Nick Britton first place, Avery Northquest first place, coach Tory Jeske and Austin Northquest. Coach Joel Glover, Tony Britton first place, Kyle Ibarra, Jacob Phillips and Bradley Lucas. Dakota Schultz third place, Colin Jeske second place, Tristan Brewer first place, Elijah Northquest first place, Josh Glover third place, Ryan Ibarra, Brandon Lucas and Nelson, the Bulldogs mascot. The Bulldogs wrestle at Luck Saturday, March 6. – Photo submitted

This past weekend a Golf on Ice tournament was held on Big Wood Lake.

Over 40 participants gathered to raise $425 that was donated to the Grantsburg food shelf. Shown (L to R) are: Craig Selander, Dean Selander, Jeff Lade and Scott Erickson. – Photo submitted

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District free-throw shoot-off SIREN – The Knights of Columbus District 87 Free-Throw Shoot-off was held on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Siren School. Winners from the four councils that make up District 87 will advance to Diocesan competition in March.

Ten students from each area, Spooner, Webster, Frederic, and Balsam Lake, were involved in the event for ages 1014, boys and girls. Mike Murphy was in charge of the competition with District Deputy Jim Otto. Some ages were not

Girls winners included Amber Moore, 14, Siren; Morgan Johnson, 13, Spooner; Emily Howe, 12, Siren; Jordyn McKenzie, 11, Grantsburg and Elizabeth Walker, 10, Spooner; shown with Jim Otto of the Knights of Columbus.

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes Sunday No Tap Standings: Jeff’s Team 32, Packer Backers 31, Knaubers 25.5, Chuck’s Team 24.5, Long Shots 23.5, Late Comers 22, Happy Campers 18, No Names 15.5.

Women’s games: Sheila Hanson (JT) 241, Jan Kruse (CT) 232, Debbie Swanson (PB) 220.

Women’s series: Sheila Hanson (JT) 637, Debbie Swanson (PB) 620, Cindy Denn (JT) 602.

Men’s games: Jim Murphy (LS) 261, Jeff Cummings (JT) 259, Gene Hanson (JT) 246.

Men’s series: Don Swanson (PB) 679, Jim Murphy (LS) 617, Jeff Cummings (JT) 615.

Team games: Jeff’s Team 944, Packer Backers 857, Long Shots 839.

Team series: Jeff’s Team 2461, Packer Backers 2343, Long Shots 2260.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Hacker’s Lanes 40, The Bottle Shop 35, AnchorBank 28, House of Wood 24, Chicks 24, Mane Attractions 17.

Individual games: Nancy Anderson (HL) 195, Kimberly Brus (HL) 195, Kelsey Bazey (HW) 190.

Individual series: Kelsey Bazey (HW) 549, Nancy Anderson (HL) 518, Merry Yates (HL) 494.

Team games: Hacker’s Lanes 691, House of Wood 628, AnchorBank 586.

Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1941, House of Wood 1821, AnchorBank 1724.

Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Nite Hawks 21, Vultures 19, Zebras 19, Swans 17, Cardinals 15, Bears 14, Badgers 13, Eagles 10.

Women’s games: Betty Schandorff 184, Barb Austad 182, Carol Messer 175.

Women’s series: Betty Schandorff 510, Barb Austad 478, Carol Messer 420.

Men’s games: Dale Johnson 218, Dick Coen 205, Duane Doolittle 188.

Men’s series: Duane Doolittle 543, Dennis Bohn 523, Dick Coen 523.

Team games: Nite Hawks 702, Vultures 656, Eagles 655.

Team series: Nite Hawks 1959, Vultures 1917, Eagles 1809.

Men’s Tuesday Classic Standings: Great Northern Outdoors 64, Bottle Shop 62, Hacker’s Lanes 60.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 47.5, Pioneer Bar 42.5, Olsen & Son 35.5.

Individual games: Dale Gregory (HL) 246, Josh Henry (PB) 245, Brian McBroom (YLL) 242.

Individual series: Brett Daeffler (BS) 677, Ed Bitler (GNO) 668, Dale Gregory (HL) 664.

Team games: Yellow Lake Lodge 632, Hacker’s Lanes 629, Bottle Shop 629.

Team series: Great Northern Outdoorss 1832, Bottle Shop 1828, Hacker’s Lanes 1783.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Rick Bradway 6x = 227; Ron Skow 5x = 224; Brian McBroom 5x = 242; Mike Sullivan 5x = 214.

Games 50 or more above average: Josh Henry 245 (+53).

Splits converted: 4-9: Ron Skow, Ed Bitler. 3-10: Dave Grindell, Roger Tollander (x2). 2-7-8: Josh Henry (x2). 2-4-10: Josh Henry, Rita Bohn. 2-5-10: Rick Bradway, Roger Tollander.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Skol Bar 26, Lewis Silo 19, Pioneer Bar 18, 4 Seasons Wood Prod-

represented due to the large number of athletic events going on. The Knights wish to express gratitude to the people

Boys winners included Cooper Doran, 13, Grantsburg; Logan Baders, 12, Balsam Lake; Austin Hamack, 11, Luck and Ben Lemieux, 10, Siren. There was no entry in the age 14 group. The boys are shown with Knights of Columbus District Deputy Jim Otto. – Photos submitted

B O W L I N G ucts 17, A-1 Machine 16, Cummings Lumber 16, Larsen Auto Center 14, Bye 2.

Individual games: Brett Daeffler (4S) 254, Gene Ackland (4S) 253, Mark Bohn (SB) 249.

Individual series: Brett Daeffler (4S) 692, Mark Bohn (SB) 677, Norm Hansen (A1) 645.

Team games: 4 Seasons Wood Products 989 & 984, A-1 Machine 981.

Team series: 4 Seasons Wood Products 2929, A-1 Machine 2918, Skol Bar 2720.

Thursday Early Standings: Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 19.5, Stotz & Company 17, Johnson Upholstery 14, Fisk Trucking 13.5, Hansen Farms Inc. 13, North Wind Arts 11, Rural American Bank 10.

Individual games: Dave Grindell (GLO) 257, Jason Pearson (HR) & Mark Bohn (FF) 245.

Individual series: Mark Bohn (FF) 677, Dave Grindell (GLO) 650, Jason Pearson (HR) 627.

Team games: Hell Raisers 611, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 607, Fab Four 598.

Team series: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 1731, Fab Four 1713, Hell Raisers 1697.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Jason Pearson 7x = 245; Dave Grindell 5x = 233, 6x = 257.

Games 50 pins or more above average: Dave Grindell 257 (+64); Jason Pearson 245 (+61); Tim Pederson 228 (+56); Nick Skow 221 (+54).

Splits converted: 5-10: Joel Struck; Dave Hall. 3-10: Brandon Ayd; Gilbert Meyer. 2-4-10: Chuck Hahr.

Thursday Late Mixed Standings: Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 19.5, Stotz & Company 17, Johnson Upholstery 14, Fisk Trucking 13.5, Hansen Farms Inc. 13, North Wind Arts 11, Rural American Bank 10.

Women’s games: Rita Bohn 210, Rita Frandsen 186, Amy Goalen 171.

Women’s series: Rita Bohn 582, Rita Frandsen 445, Amy Goalen 420.

Men’s games: Eugene Wynn Sr. 247, Daryl Bazey 243, Lloyd Swanson 237.

Men’s series: Eugene Wynn Jr. 631, Eugene Wynn Sr. 629, Dale Frandsen 595.

Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 968, Rural American Bank 932, Stotz & Company 911.

Team series: Hansen Farms Inc. 2696, Rural Ameriucan Bank 2684, Stotz & Company 2551.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: Hole in the Wall 40, Junque Art 35, The Pin Heads 31, Pioneer Bar 29, Meyer’s Plus 28, The Leader 24, The Dozers 21, Frederic Design & Promo 16.

Individual games: Karen Carlson 221, Sheila Hansen 192, Cindy Denn 192.

Individual series: Karen Carlson 648, Cindy Denn 507, Dorothy Barfknecht 490.

Team games: Junque Art 674, The Leader 623, Meyer’s Plus 610.

Team series: Junque Art 1930, The Leader 1714, Pioneer Bar 1684.

Games 50 or more above average: Austin Otis; Karen Carlson; Sheila Hansen.

Splits converted: 5-10: Tammy Lindberg; Judy Bennett.

McKenzie Lanes Monday Night Madness Standings: Balsam Lake Market 58, Triple Threat 56, Mishaps 50, Scottay’s Trucking 46, McKenzie Lanes 44, Radio

who assisted and the parents who give of their time to give their youth the support needed. – submitted

Shack 41, Alleycats 33, Pepie’s Gals 24.

Individual games: Debbie Swanson 183, Heidi Carey 180, Nichole Reed, Barbara Benson, Jessica Clausen 178.

Individual series: Barbara Benson 499, Debbie Swanson 476, Jessica Clausen 468.

Team games (Handicap): Triple Threat 673, Balsam Lake Market 646.

Team series (Handicap): Triple Threat 1896, Scottay’s Trucking 1762.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Metal Products Co. 46, Sam’s Carpentry 41.5, Milltown Appliance 38, Bogus Pumpkins 38, Frederic Truck & Tractor 33, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 28, McKenzie Lanes 24.5, Edina Divas 23.

Individual games: Cindy Castellano 204, Amber Duncan 193, Mary Sue Morris 188.

Individual series: Mary Sue Morris 537, Cindy Castellano 511, Allison Magner 498.

Team games (Handicap): Milltown Appliance 849.

Team series (Handicap): Milltown Appliance 2331.

Tuesday Women’s Day Standings: Custom Outfitter 143, Kassel Tap 122.5, Tomlinson Insurance 121, Gutter Dusters 111.5, Hauge Dental 99, Country Gals 92, B & H Builders 91, Bye 36. *Because no scores have been entered for this week, there are no weekly high scores to display.

Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: Lamar Stars 75, Wild Boys 63, Mom’s Boys 61, Jim’s Flooring 51, Lemon Heads 47, Lane Crashers 39.

Women’s games: Brenda Lehmann 174, Linda Larson 169, Darlene Prose 118.

Women’s series: Brenda Lehmann 492, Linda Larson 441, Darlene Prose 338.

Men’s games: Zach Gurtner 244, tim Lehner 224, Cory Crowell 214.

Men’s series: Tim Lehner 631, Cory Crowell 544, Zach Gurtner 542.

Team games: Wild Boys 584.

Team series: Wild Boys 1671.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Steve’s Appliance 94, Hack’s Pub 85.5, Centurview Park 85, Dream Lawn 84.5, Glass Bar 82, McKenzie Lanes 75.5, The Dugout 72.5, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 61.

Individual games: Dick Wallis 248, Jeff Lehmann 236, Rick Katzmark 235.

Individual series: Sam Leggitt 674, Rick Katzmark 665, Dick Wallis 649.

Team games (Handicap): Centuryview Park 1245.

Team series (Handicap): Centuryview Park 3557.

Wednesday Early League Standings: Hack’s Pub 52, Glass Attractions 52, Hendrick’s Motor 46, Lite House 42, Holiday StationStore 42, Top Spot 34,

R E S U L T S Suzie Q’s 28, Cutting Edge 24.

Women’s games: Amy Eibs 175, Jeanne Kizer 170, Shirley Ince 168.

Women’s series: Shirley Ince 445, Jeanne Kizer 438, Dixie Welling 405.

Men’s games: Cody Korsan 245, Darren McKenzie 233, Merlin fox 231.

Men’s series: Darren McKenzie 666, Joe Warner 618, Gene Braund 610.

Team games (Handicap): Hendrick’s Motor & Lite House 700.

Team series (Handicap): Lite House 1982.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Dalles Electric 44, Reed’s Marina 42, Edina Realty 36, McKenzie Lanes 34, Davy’s Construction 32, Hanjo Farms 30, Tiger Expess 24, Harvest Moon 14.

Individual games: Brad Hacker 267, Scott Anderson, Darren McKenzie & Brandon Winge 257.

Individual series: Brad Hacker 716, Dick Wallis 677, Gordy Johnson 676.

Team games (Handicap): Davy’s Construction 1000, Tiger Express 993.

Team series (Handicap): Edina Realty 2899, Davy’s Construction 2885.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: KJ’s 49.5, Hack’s Pub 49.5, Cutting Edge Pro 47, Eagle Valley Bank 41, Truhlsen Chiropractic 38.5, RiverBank 38, Bont Chiropractic 35, Hauge Dental 21.5. *Because no scores have been entered for this week, there are no weekly high scores to display.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Roller Coaster 55, Pin Busters 49, Eureka Bombers 46.5, Fisk Trucking 44.5, Ten Pin Titans 41.5, Happy Campers 37, The In-Laws 34.5, Tiger Express 32.

Women’s games: Rachel Carney 204, Jean Judd 191, Kathy Braund 182.

Women’s series: Rachel Carney 506, Kathy Braund 491, Jean Judd 475.

Men’s games: Gene Braund 235, Gary Warner 213, Erv Lehmann 206.

Men’s series: Gene Braund 618, Danny Judd 561, Gary Warner 553.

Team games: Pin Busters 897, The InLaws 896, Tiger Express 870.

Team series: Pin Busters 2612, Tiger Express 2533, Eureka Bombers 2522.

Black & Orange Early Birds Standings: Log Cabin Store 24.5-15.5, 10th Hole 24.5-15.5, Black & Orange 2020, Gandy Dancer Saloon 11-29.

Individual games: Sheila Anderson (10th) 179, Kay Casey (10th) & Michelle Lysdahl (10th) 161, Rita Tesch (10th) 159.

Individual series: Michelle Lysdahl (10th) 445, Sheila Anderson (10th) 418, Kay Casey (10th) 405.

Team games: 10th Hole 859, Log Cabin Store 851, Black & Orange 799.

Team series: 10th Hole 2452, Log Cabin Store 2397, Black & Orange 2338.

Games 50 or more above average: Sheila Anderson 179 (+67).

Monday Night Men’s Standings: Glass & Mirror Works 25-11, Larry’s LP 22-14, Black & Orange 15-21, Pope’s Construction 10-26.

Individual games: Arnie Pope (PC) 231, Jack Witzany (L) 229, Dean Eytcheson (G&MW) 212.

Individual series: Breck Eytcheson (G&MW) 542, Larry Johnson (L) 534,

Jack Witzany (L) 524.

Team games: Glass & Mirror Works 1002, Pope’s Construction 963, Larry’s LP 926.

Team series: Glass & Mirror Works 2715, Larry’s LP 2597, Black & Orange 2578.

Games 50 or more above average: Doug Straub 202 (+66); Arnie Pope 231 (+61); Jim Brickle 205 (+61); Jack Witzany 229 (+70).

TNT Standings: Cashco 24-12, Hole in the Wall 17-19, Flower Power 16-20, Larry’s LP 15-21.

Individual games: Sue Eytcheson (FP) 175, Audrey Pardun (HITW) 170, Jennifer Kern (L) 168.

Individual series: Sue Eytcheson (FP) 475, Vicki Tollander (C) 464, Audrey Pardun (HITW) 461.

Team games: Hole in the Wall 888, Cashco 868, Flower Power 825.

Team series: Cashco 2464, Hole in the Wall 2440, Flower Power 2384.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Cashco 28-8, Northview Drive Inn 25-11, Lions 23-13, 10th Hole 18-18, Black & Orange 13-23, Vacant 135.

Individual games: Roger Tollander (C) 286, Josh Johnson (L) 214, Monte Rinnman (C) 210.

Individual series: Roger Tollander (C) 637, Mike Young (NDI) 591, Monte Rinnman (C) 556.

Team games: Cashco 987, Lions 955, Northview Drive Inn 918.

Team series: Cashco 2791, Lions 2675, Northview Drive Inn 2634.

Consecutive strikes: Roger Tollander x10.

Games 50 or more above average: Roger Tollander 286 (+112).

Series 100 or more above average: Roger Tollander 637 (+115).

Early Risers Standings: Hole in the Wall 26-14, 10th Hole 20-20, Gandy Dancer 18-22, A+ Sanitation 16-24.

Individual games: Lucy Hansen (HITW) 190, Lylah Nelson (A+) 165, Marlys Ericson (GD) 154.

Individual series: Lucy Hansen (HITW) 481, Marlys Ericson (GD) 439, Lylah Nelson (A+) 428.

Team games: Hole in the Wall 738, A+ Sanitation 700, Gandy Dancer 662.

Team series: Hole in the Wall 2036, Gandy Dancer 1918, 10th Hole 1878.

Games 50 or more above average: Lucy Hansen 190 (+53).

Splits converted: 4-7-10: Evelyn Engebretson.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Lip’s 30-10, Check Services 23-17, Webster Motel 15-25, Pour House 12-28.

Individual games: Nikki Cadotte (CS) 161, Shana Kurkowski (WM) 157, Christine Arntson (WM) 153.

Individual series: Nikki Cadotte (CS) 442, Jackie Churchill (L) 435, Angie Olson (CS) 427.

Team games: Webster Motel 683, Lip’s 677, Check Services 663.

Team series: Webster Motel 1987, Lip’s 1931, Check Services 1864.

Games 50 or more above average: Shana Kurkowski 157 (+59).

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Whoa, Nellie! Girls championship not yet decided.

Fans are still buzzing over Luck’s victory at Siren last Friday, which forged a tie for the 2010 West Lakeland crown. Ah, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the conference season will end in a deadlock. The Frederic gym should be rocking Friday night as youthful Frederic coach Troy Wink leads his youthful squad into battle against grizzled veteran coach Marty Messar (aka the Wizard of Wausaukee) and his high-flying Luck Cardinal team fresh off the upset in Dragonville. The tireless Wink has turned the Frederic program from doormat to perennial contender in recent years, amassing an average of more than 15 wins per season in the past four campaigns. Meanwhile, consensus WBCA hall-of-famer Messar is storming toward 400 career victories and the opportunity to add another championship banner to the walls of the Andy Dolny gymnasium. And both squads should be back in the hunt next year, with Luck boasting two stellar underclassmen in Morgan Denny and fabuloush frosh Avery Steen while four of

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Dragon boys/continued free throws from that mark on Friday with 13. Picking up his slack was teammate Andrew Brown, who knocked down 12 points in the win, including three straight field goals coming off the halftime that all but put the game out of reach for Luck.

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Frederic’s key contributors – Samantha Nelson, Jade Johnson, Corissa Schmidt and Maria Miller – will be back next year.

Will the Cards maintain their momentum and close the regular season with a co-championship and an 11-game win streak? Or will Wink and his surging Vikes end on a high note with seven of eight victories leaving the Siren Dragons in sole possession of the championship?

Time will tell. In any event, this is a game you won’t want to miss. The Cards won the first battle 38-36.

Leader Land connections way up north Spies working the far-north beat during American Birkebeiner weekend reported two basketball-related sightings of local interest. Fans who attended the thrilling Hurley-Washburn boys game last Friday were pleasantly surprised to see that Webster’s very own Tim Widiker was a member of the threeman officiating crew working the hardfought affair which Hurley won by an 82-81 tally. The state’s leading scorer, Alex Cook of Washburn, scored 46 points in the contest and was aided by ex-Frederic Viking Nick Geisen who is a 6-foot-6 shot-blocking specialist for the Castle Guards. Geisen also averages nearly 12 points per game and scored 13 Friday night. Speaking of the Birkebeiner, Geisen’s dad, Rick Geisen, is well known to local silent sports afficianados. Many old-timers remember seeing him plying the local streets, backBut it was the defensive play inside of junior Seth Stoner and the slinky passing grace of lone senior Christian Hall that sealed the Dragon victory. Stoner was a force inside, handling much of the enforcer duties against the big Cardinals, making the visiting squad think very carefully before heading into Dragonville for points in the paint.

LEADERSPORTS SCOREBOARD BOYS BASKETBALL

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West Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall Luck Cardinals 9-3 18-5 St. Croix Falls Saints 8-4 13-9 7-5 17-6 Webster Tigers Siren Dragons 7-5 14-9 Grantsburg Pirates 6-6 12-11 Unity Eagles 5-7 8-15 Frederic Vikings 0-12 5-16 Scores Thursday, February 25 St. Croix Falls 59, Frederic 47 Friday, February 26 Webster 50, Unity 40 Siren 52, Luck 36 Tuesday, March 2 (1st round regionals) St. Croix Falls 54, Grantsburg 45 Webster 48, Clear Lake 24 Colfax 51, Unity 49 Siren 62, Northwood 39 Frederic 63, Bruce 62 Luck 84, Weyerhaeuser 30 Upcoming Thursday, March 4 (Regional semifinals) Prescott at Webster 7 p.m.

Turtle Lake at Luck Frederic at Clayton St. Croix Falls at St. Croix Central Siren at South Shore Saturday, March 6 (Regional finals) 7 p.m.

TBA Central Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall 21-1 12-0 Clayton Bears 13-8 9-3 Cameron Comets Clear Lake Warriors 7-5 13-10 12-11 7-5 Turtle Lake Lakers Northwood Evergreens 5-7 9-12 Shell Lake Lakers 2-10 2-19 Prairie Farm Panthers 0-12 0-22 East Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall 14-0 18-4 Flambeau Falcons 9-11 9-5 Cornell Chiefs Bruce Red Raiders 9-5 10-13 10-13 8-6 Lake Holcombe Chieftains Winter Warriors 5-9 9-13 Birchwood Bobcats 5-9 5-17 New Auburn Trojans 4-10 5-17 Weyerhaeuser Wildcats 2-12 5-14

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall Luck Cardinals 10-1 17-4 Siren Dragons 10-1 17-4 7-4 13-6 Frederic Vikings St. Croix Falls Saints 6-5 12-8 Webster Tigers 3-8 7-13 Grantsburg Pirates 3-8 5-15 Unity Eagles 0-12 3-19 Scores Thursday, February 25 Frederic 52, St. Croix Falls 44 Friday, February 26 Webster 52, Unity 38 Luck 51, Siren 48 Monday, March 1 Luck 52, Birchwood 27 Unity 32, Plum City 24 St. Croix Falls 49, Chetek 35 Clayton at Webster (cancelled) Upcoming Friday, March 5 7:30 p.m. Siren at Webster Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls Luck at Frederic Tuesday, March 9 (1st round regionals) 7 p.m.

Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls Lac Courte Oreilles at Siren Birchwood at Frederic Webster at Prescott Unity at Osseo-Fairchild Central Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall 19-0 11-0 Northwood Evergreens 16-3 Clayton Bears 9-2 Turtle Lake Lakers 8-3 16-5 5-14 5-6 Cameron Comets Clear Lake Warriors 4-7 8-13 Shell Lake Lakers 2-10 3-18 Prairie Farm Panthers 0-11 0-19 East Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall 11-0 17-3 Flambeau Falcons 13-8 8-3 Lake Holcombe Chieftains Bruce/Weyerhaeuser 7-3 9-8 10-9 6-6 New Auburn Trojans Winter Warriors 4-7 9-11 Birchwood Bobcats 3-9 5-15 Cornell Chiefs 0-11 2-17

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roads and byways as a runner, cyclist and roller skier.

Meanwhile, referee Widiker recently was bestowed with the honor of being named as an official at the 2010 WIAA state tournament for the second year in a row. T-Wid will be part of a three-man crew that will work the state girls tourney later this month at the Kohl Center.

Morning has Leader Land homecoming Once again it appears that the Prescott Cardinals, coached by former Frederic boys mentor Corey Morning, are ready to make some tournament noise. Morning’s Cardinals – a seventh seed – upset No. 2 Glenwood City last night and face Webster Thursday night on the Tigers court. So it’ll be Morning versus The Mind (Webster coach Randy Hedrick).

And it should be quite a battle.

This Foreigner might be better sung far, far away Regular listeners to the high school basketball game broadcasts on WLMX Mix 105 have on occasion been treated to spontaneous and impromptu song stylings from announcer Dennis Anderson. Generally Anderson has stuck primarily to the Elvis Presley genre but inexplicably decided to dabble in 1970s classic rock a couple of weeks ago as he described a frigid night of shooting by the Unity Eagle girls in their loss to Frederic. “They’re as cold as ice,” Anderson droned atonally in his best impersonation of Foreigner vocalist Lou Hall was also on his game defensively, as was the entire Dragon squad, showing how the Siren team is hitting their stride late in the season, in spite of several difficult matches that left them with a record just over .500 in conference play.

Luck was all but shut down offensively for the second and third quarters, scoring a mere five and seven points, respectively. They came back slightly in the final frame, mainly on Cole Mortel 3pointers, but it proved too little too late for the game to get within striking distance, as the Dragons hung on to win, 5236.

This week the Swami was stymied by upsets which caused him to turn in a subpar record of 9-6 for the week.

Unfortun-ately, the lackluster performance dropped his cumulative season record to 87-25, or 78 percent. “It hurts to drop under 80 percent for the first time in weeks, but THE SWAMI mine is still the best success rate around,” he said proudly. He also wanted to give a shout-out to his supervisor – sports scribe Marty Seeger – and congratulate him on his Wisconsin Newspaper Association awards. (See last week’s Leader.)

This week the Prediction King gambles by assuming Thursday night’s boys winners and then predicting Saturday’s matchups. “I’ve never taken the easy way out, and I’m not about to start now!” he exclaimed. Wednesday morning while taking inventory of his maple syrup-making supplies.

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Boys games St. Croix Central 61, St. Croix Falls 52 – Central wins the battle of the Croixs.

Webster 45, Prescott 44 – The Mind and his minions won’t be denied on their home court.

Clayton 60, Frederic 42 – The Bears

P O R T S Gramm while bemused play-by-play man Kurt Mayer was rendered momentarily speechless. Meanwhile, fans are hoping and praying that Anderson doesn’t take a crack at hip-hop music during Thursday’s broadast.

Saving the Honkers?

Is it true that former Frederic Viking multisport great and longtime Grantsburg Honker town team baseball player Bryan Vilstrup is spearheading an effort to keep that baseball team alive? Stay tuned.

Delectable fare at local shack Anyone who cooks, reads or routinely channel-flips through the food shows on the cable or satellite TV stations knows that many of the most accomplished cooks and chefs in the world are men.

That stereotype certainly held true last weekend as once again a group of local hunters and gatherers convened at a remote Leader Land shack on Saturday evening for their annual Wild Game Sampler. The table literally creaked under the weight of the home-cooked fare that ranged from pheasant liver pate’ to crappie fillets to grouse to woodcock to venison-stuffed jalapenos to barbecued squirrel. What a spread it was!

After a long hiatus, trivia returns next week!

John Ryan may be jmr202@yahoo.com.

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Siren may have ended up in the middle of the West Lakeland pack, but they surely were a thorn in the veritable saddle of the conference-winning Cards, beating them in both meetings this year by a combined 28 points as both teams head into the first round of the playoffs.

See our virtual edition @ www.the-leader.net march toward the long-awaited Luck showdown.

South Shore 52, Siren 47 – Dragon fans are already looking forward to next year.

Luck 49, Turtle Lake 39 – Closer than it should be.

Washburn 64, Ladysmith 62 – The Castle Guards get their rematch with Hurley.

St. Croix Central 49, Webster 45 – The overachieving Tigers nearly pull it off.

Luck 52, Clayton 50 – This is considered a huge upset considering some of the Cards recent stumbles.

Girls games St. Croix Falls 50, Grantsburg 44 – A close call for the Saints.

Siren 52, Webster 42 – The Dragons secure their claim on the championship.

Frederic 51, Luck 45 – The Vikes are the spoilers as the Cards lose their grip on the conference crown.

Tournament games Osseo-Fairchild 73, Unity 27 – The Eagles have a tough draw.

Prescott 43, Webster 31 – A long road trip ends in a Tiger defeat.

St. Croix Falls 47, Grantsburg 45 – The Pirates just miss the upset.

Siren 79, LCO 30 – Step one toward the inevitable Northwood showdown.

Frederic 60, Birchwood 39 – The Vikes move on with flying colors.

The Swami answers all e-mails and can be reached at predictionking@yahoo.com.

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New DNR headquarters going up in Spooner DNR building project in Spooner will be g “ reen”

by Regan Kohler SPOONER – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary Matt Frank announced the approval of a stateof-the-art, “green” Northern Region Headquarters building in Spooner in a press conference Thursday, Feb. 18.

Spooner is the regional headquarters for 18 of the northernmost counties in the state, housing the regional director and administrative staff for this area’s activities.

The new building, with groundbreaking set to begin in late spring or early summer, will feature international green energy standards, including an underthe floor air system, native wood for construction materials and larger conference areas. It will also have more room for the 73 employees at the Spooner hub, as the current building does not have enough staff space, with some personnel using rented offices throughout the city. It will be located in the lot directly behind, or north of, the old building on Maple Street off Hwy. 70, and ready for occupants in late summer 2011.

The current building is not energy efficient, according to the DNR, nor is it energy code compliant.

According to DNR Northern Region Director John Gozdzialski, the building will meet or exceed requirements for a Gold Level certification of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System. This is an international standard that defines green buildings with common measurements that are integrated into the overall building design. This means that Spooner’s new building will have reduced energy usage; a high-efficiency heating and cooling distribution system through the use of natural gas; use of natural daylight for most of the interior lighting; rain gardens collecting storm water for the landscaped areas; and green materials used in the construction,

The current DNR building in Spooner is not energy efficient, according to the DNR, nor is it energy code compliant. – Photos by Regan Kohler among other things.

Gozdzialski said Thursday morning that this new building will serve as a showpiece for renewable energy, “for decades to come.”

“We work together … as a northwest regional community to get the job done,” Gozdzialski said.

He said that the governor and his cabinet are national champions in conservation and renewable energy.

Gozdzialski said that Spooner has had a DNR hub, with the fish hatchery, since 1916, and the new building will be done in time for the centennial of this hub.

Frank said that the DNR has had a long partnership with Spooner, and the announcement that day “cements our partnership for decades to come.” He said that in the 2007-09 state budget, this building was generally approved, with the official approval having come the day before.

“That’s just one step in the process,” he said.

Frank said that this area has some of the greatest natural resources and features in the northern region, and he is very happy the DNR has a presence here.

“This is going to set an excellent example,” he said. “We are working hard to be an energy leader. This will be a very sustainable building.”

Frank said that LEED’s Gold Standard

BSA associate Ian Griffiths gave a presentation on the new building.

Department of Natural Resources Secretary Matt Frank officially announced the new Spooner regional building project Thursday, Feb. 18.

means Spooner is “committing to the highest principals” of energy savings.

“The energy we waste in [the current] building is tremendous,” he said.

With the new Clean Energy Jobs Act getting a lot of attention, Frank added, this will mean more jobs in the area. He said that about $16 billion annually is spent on energy in Wisconsin, so the plan is to take some of that amount and reinvest it in clean and renewable energy.

By 2025, he said, the state’s goal is to get 25 percent of its energy from clean sources. Frank said that though it is a long path, “we’re excited to be a part of it … to continue to have a state that protects its natural resources.”

Sen. Bob Jauch spoke of the energy Mayor Gary Cuskey recalled spending standards for the new DNR project his childhood playing in the woods Thursday. – Photos by Regan Kohler where the new building will be located, and said in high school, he spent time the public, with informational stations working as a firefighter with the DNR. about the rain gardens, wildlife and “We’re just so delighted,” he said of species. the project.

DNR programming and planning anSen. Bob Jauch, whom Frank said has alyst Dave Daniels, who wrote up the been a great supporter of a strong envi- project, led an outdoor presentation of ronment and economy, said that no the new location. He said that the wood agency touches lives in northern Wiscon- for the building will be harvested on-site, sin more than the DNR and its employ- with trees behind the building being reees. He added that they play the most moved to make room for the new center. important role in protecting the vital The goal is to recycle about 70 percent quality of life and preserving values. of the old building, and to put it back “We are blessed to live in the most into the construction industry, reducing beautiful region of Wisconsin,” Jauch the amount going to landfills, Daniels said. “The building will symbolize the said. future in energy conservation.”

“The old building is going to be deSince the building will be “green and molished … and recycled as much as gold,” he joked, Spooner’s DNR will be possible,” he said. “These materials are “Lambeau Field North.” going to go someplace beneficial.”

With the urgency to act now to avoid Daniels also said that this building will further devastation of the air quality and be the first of its kind in state governclimate, Jauch said, the Clean Energy ment to use the under-the-floor air techJobs Act put Wisconsin in the forefront of nology. promoting the economy.

The old building will remain occupied Ian Griffiths of Berners-Schober Asso- until the construction is done. ciates, the architects, gave a presentation Frank said that the contractor bids for of the proposed 18,100-square-foot the project have not yet gone out. Grifbuilding, which features open-air cubi- fiths said that any contractor in the state cles for employees and a lobby and cus- can apply, and added that they are entomer service area. Griffiths joked that couraged to hire locally. Daniels said that the entry will have the “mandatory dead they expect to see bidding out in late animals,” as well as a frog tank. There March or early April of this year. will be an interpretive walking path around the borders of the building for

A look into the past: Historical wildlife populations GRANTSBURG – Are you interested in hunting or wildlife viewing? Join Max Malmquist, wildlife enthusiast and local author on the historic wildlife of the Upper St. Croix Valley Region and EastCentral Minnesota, and take an in-depth

look at changing wildlife populations in the area. The program is at the Crex Meadows Education Center in Grantsburg on Tuesday, March 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

Discover how glacially shaped topog-

raphy, climatology, logging, fire history, fur trading, market hunting, habitat management, hunting regulations and rare species protection and reintroduction have been key factors in influencing wildlife populations. For more informa-

tion contact Ali Cordie, natural resources educator, by e-mailing Alison.Cordie@government.gov, information@crexmeadows.org or call 715463-2739. – submitted

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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

(Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Household Finance Corporation III, Plaintiff, vs.

DENNIS J. MEYER, SHANNON K. MEYER, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 635 Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure in the amount of $196,402.28, entered by the court on September 24, 2010, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real estate.

Lot 9 of Certified Survey Map No. 3874, recorded in Volume 17 of Certified Survey Maps on page 137 as Document No. 640833, being part of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter (NE 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section thirty-one (31), Township thirty-three (33) North, Range eighteen (18) West, Osceola Township, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Tax Key No. 42-782-0900 Street Address: 2364 60th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020 Place of Sale: Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St, Balsam Lake, WI. Date & Time of Sale: March 25, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

Terms of Sale: 1. Property is sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances, including but not limited unpaid and accrued real estate taxes, special assessments, and other governmental charges, plus interest and penalties, if any.

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SUMMONS Case No. 10 CV 82 Case Code: 30301; 30303 Judge: R.H. Rasmussen THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to each person named above as a DEFENDANT: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

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Dated: January 27, 2010 ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. By: /s/Nicholas J. Vivian, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff State Bar I.D. No.: 1047165 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 651-439-2878

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(Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, AS SERVICER FOR HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2004-IN1, ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTFICATES Plaintiff vs.

JAMES T. LEISZ, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 454 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 3, 2009, in the amount of $138,470.31, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 15, 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, WI. DESCRIPTION: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 4, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, lying Northerly and adjoining Lot 18 of the Plat of Rehm’s Riverview.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1173 Birchwood Lane, Amery, WI 54001 TAX KEY NO.: 032-01672-0000 Dated this 26th day of February, 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 Peterson, S.C., is the creditors’ attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. (189161)

(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

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Town Hall

$22.77/hr.

Feb. 22: Andrew Jorgensen, 17, Danbury, was cited for speeding.

Feb. 22: John W. Hadlock, 37, Siren, was issued a citation for expired registration.

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TOWN OF LUCK BOARD MEETING

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Wraparound (CST)/Case Manager Human Services Full Time 37.5 hr./wk.

Deadline to apply: Open until filled Mental Health/AODA Coordinator Full Time 40 hr./wk.

Deadline to apply: Open until filled Bookkeeper Limited Part Time 10 hr./wk.

Deadline to apply: March 16, 2010

Siren police report

NOTICE

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

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(Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2007, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2007BR1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-BR1 by: Barclays Capital Real Estate Inc. dba HomEq Servicing, as its Attorney-In-Fact, Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN R. CASTERTON and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of John R. Casterton, and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-558 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 September 18, 2009, in the amount of $124,046.28, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 24, 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: The North One Hundred Thirty & Five Tenths (130.5) feet of the West One Hundred Seventy-one (171) feet of Lot Fifty-four (54) in THE ASSESSOR’S PLAT of the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 230 Day Road, City of St. Croix Falls.

TAX KEY NO.: 281-01009-0000.

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.

Notices/ Employment

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(Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MAVIS E. SUNDBY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No.: 10-PR-12 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was October 30, 1923, and date of death was December 4, 2009.

The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 105 Oak St., Frederic, WI 54837.

All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before May 14, 2010.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar February 5, 2010 Todd H. Anderson Attorney at Law P.O. Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5365

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NOTICE TOWN OF DANIELS MONTHLY BOARD MEETING The Monthly Town Board Meeting Will Be Held Tuesday, March 9, 2010, At 7:30 p.m., At Daniels Town Hall.

AGENDA: Minutes & treasurer report; payment of town bills and any other business properly brought before board. Agenda will be posted at Daniels Town Hall 24 hours before meeting.

Don’t Forget The Comprehensive Planning Commission Informational Meeting At 6:30 p.m. At The Daniels Town Hall Before The Monthly Town Meeting.

506045 28L Ellen M. Ellis, Clerk (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.

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(Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH II POLK COUNTY IMPACT SEVEN, INC. and IMPACT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION 147 Lake Almena Drive Almena, WI 54805, Plaintiffs, vs.

COLLEEN L. MURRAY and JEFFREY M. MURRAY 1093 55th Avenue Amery, WI 54001, and GUINN, SWIGGUM, GILLE & VINOPAL 110 E. Third Street New Richmond, WI 54017, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09-CV-335 30404 Please take notice, that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Replevin entered on the 16th day of October, 2009, in the face amount of One Hundred Seventy-three Thousand, Six Hundred Fifty-three Dollars and Ninety-four cents ($173,653.94), the Sheriff or his assignee will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE & TIME: March 18, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Ten percent (10%) of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts Office at the time of the sale in cash, cashier’s check, money order, or certified funds, payable to the Clerk of Court’s Office.

Personal checks cannot and will not be accepted. The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Court’s Office in cash, cashier’s check, money order, or certified funds, no later than ten (10) 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,” is not available for viewing, and is subject to all liens, encumbrances, and unpaid real estate taxes. The successful bidder is also responsible for payment of the real estate transfer tax fee.

PLACE: The Polk County Justice Center at the main foyer area, located at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lot Nine (9), except the North 2 feet 9 inches thereof, and Lot Ten (10), except the South 7 feet thereof; all in Block five (5), original Plat of the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Tax Parcel No. 201-003870000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The address of the premises under foreclosure is located at 111 Keller Avenue, Amery, Wisconsin.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 26th day of January, 2010.

Tim Moore Polk County Sheriff William C. Gamoke Wolfgram, Gamoke & Hutchinson, S.C. Attorney for the Plaintiff 114 West 5th Street P.O. Box 1178 Marshfield, WI 54449 Phone: 715-387-1155

(Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY MTT FINANCIAL, LLC 4480 Oak Chase Way Eagan, MN 55123, Plaintiff, vs.

JARIS C. JOHNSON 406 220th Avenue Comstock, WI 54826, Defendant.

Case No. 09 CV 231 Case Classification No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Please take notice that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 7, 2009, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: Time: March 18, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

Place: Polk County Justice Center Foyer Area, 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. Terms: 1. Ten percent (10%) of the successful bid must be paid at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds payable to the Polk County 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 within ten (10) days after the date of confirmation of the sale or else the ten percent (10%) down payment is forfeited.

2. Purchaser to pay all costs of sale including, but not limited to, real estate transfer fee, title insurance and any recording fees.

3. Property is being sold in AS IS condition, subject to any legal liens and encumbrances.

Description: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2525, filed in Volume 12, Page 12, as Document No. 571710, except Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 2656, filed in Volume 12, Page 143, located in Government Lot 4, Section 15, Township 35 North, Range 15 West, Town of Johnstown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Property Address/Tax Parcel No.: 2195 20th Street, Johnstown, Wis., 028-00336-0000.

Tim Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Lathrop & Clark LLP Attn: Josh Kopp 740 Regent Street, Suite 400 P.O. Box 1507 Madison, WI 53701-1507

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(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7) 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

JOINT MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE TOWN OF DANIELS YEAR 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Town of Daniels Town Board and Planning Commission will conduct a joint meeting and public hearing on a proposed ordinance to adopt the Town of Daniels Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The joint meeting and public hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at the Daniels Town Hall, 9588 Daniels 70, Siren, Wis. The Town of Daniels Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that will be used by the Town Planning Commission and Town Board as a guide for making decisions regarding land use and development in the community. The plan contains background information and goals, objectives, policies and recommendations addressing each of the following nine (9) plan elements required by Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Planning law: 1. Issues and Opportunities; 2. Housing; 3. Transportation; 4. Utilities and Community Facilities; 5. Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources; 6. Economic Development; 7. Intergovernmental Cooperation; 8. Land Use; and 9. Implementation A “Recommended Plan” of the Town of Daniels 2030 Comprehensive Plan and plan adoption ordinance will be available for review at the Grantsburg Public Library and the Burnett Community Library in Webster. The plan can also be accessed on the comprehensive planning Web site at: www.burnettcounty.com/compplan and click on “Town and Village Plan Information.”

Residents and landowners are encouraged to review the plan and submit verbal and/or written comments at the public hearing. Written comments will also be accepted by the town at any time before the public hearing and should be sent to the Clerk at 8713 Daniels 70, Siren, WI 54872.

Ellen Ellis, Clerk 505970 17a 28L Town of Daniels

(Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006, Asset-Backed Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust, Series NC 2006-HE2 Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series NC 2006HE2 by: Homeq Servicing, as its Attorney-In-Fact Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT A. TUREK-SHAY and LISA A. TUREK-SHAY, husband and wife Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-833 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 18, 2009, in the amount of $143,041.19, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 23, 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 Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 4, Block 2 of Riverview Tract Addition to the City of Amery, County of Polk, State of Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 624 Keller Ave. S., City of Amery.

TAX KEY NO.: 201-00632-0000.

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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(Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Key Community Bank 5684 Bishop Avenue Inver Grove Heights, MN 55075 Plaintiff, vs.

Pamela J. Smith 24847 6th Street NE Isanti, MN 55040 David Faffler 10306 Fox Run Bay Woodbury, MN 55129 And, J. Doe I-V, Mary Roe and XYZ Company I-V. Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-584 Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the above-entitled action on December 30, 2008, in the amount of $195,314.05, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 25, 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: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 13, Rolling Hills First Addition “A County Plat,” Garfield Township, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1879 98th Ave., Dresser, WI 54009

By Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Peterson Fram & Bergman, P.A. /s/Paul W. Fahning Attorneys for Plaintiff 55 E. 5th Street, Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 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, unless the debt has been discharged in bankruptcy.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Monitoring Requirements Not Met for Frederic Waterworks We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water meets health standards. Between 01/01/2009, and 09/30/2009, we did not monitor for nitrate contaminates, and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time.

What precautions should be taken at this time?

There are no special precautions you need to take at this time. However, it is important to remember that the quality of your drinking water is not known at this time.

What was the cause of the missed monitoring requirements?

The samples were forgotten.

What is being done to correct the problem?

Nitrate samples were taken at all four wells on 11-04-2009.

When will the problem be resolved?

Samples were sent to Northern Lake Service Inc. at Crandon, WI, for testing on 11-04-2009. All samples met drinking water standards and were reported to DNR. If you have questions regarding the safety of our drinking water, please contact: Kenneth Hackett 305 Traffic Ave. No., Box 567, Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-8062 I certify that the information and statements contained in this public notice are true and correct and have been provided to consumers in accordance with the delivery, content, format and deadline requirements in Subchapter X of ch. NR 809, Wis. Adm. Code.

Kenneth Hackett 2-15-2010 506038 28L

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at 10 a.m., in the Government Center (1st floor, County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

The Committee will recess immediately to view site and will reconvene at noon at the Government Center at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: MICHAEL D. NOREEN requests a Special Exception from Article 8D1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Transient Lodge. Property affected is: 1125 Clam Falls Dr., Pt. of SW 1/4, NE 1/4 & Pt. of SE 1/4, NE 1/4 of Sec. 19/T37N/R16W, Town of Clam Falls, pond (class 3).

506151 Polk County Land Information Committee 28-29L 18a,d WNAXLP (March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY First National Bank & Trust, Plaintiff vs.

Curtis Ventures, LLC Jeffrey M. Curtis Rebecca L. Curtis Michael James Curtis Beverly Curtis & Warren Smidt The RiverBank Schannon Mortgage, Inc. Bull Dozin, Inc. Defendants.

AMENDED NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 08 CV 522 Classification No.: 30303 Under and by virtue of Judgment for Foreclosure in the above-entitled action issued by the Court aforesaid on the 31st day of July, 2009, I am commanded to sell the following described property: Barron County Real Estate: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; the North one-half of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; all in Section 8, Township 32 North, Range 14 West (in the Town of Vance Creek), Barron County, Wisconsin. Tax Key #050-0800-05-000, 050-080017-000, 050-0800-19-000.

Washburn County: Lots 3 and 4 of Certified Survey Map #3309, Volume 15 of CSM, Page 137, being part of the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter and the Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West. AND, Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map #3645, Volume 17 of CSM, Page 147, a Redivision of Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 3310, Document No. 311586, and Lot 9 of Certified Survey Map No. 3311, Document No. 311587, and Lots 10 and 11 of Certified Survey Map #3312, Document No. 311588, all located in the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, and the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West. AND, Lot 5 of Certified Survey Map #3310, Volume 15 of CSM, Page 138, being part of the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter; the Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West. AND, Lot 10 of Certified Survey Map #3645, Volume 17, Page 147, a Redivision of Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map #3310, Document No. 311586, and Lot 9 of Certified Survey Map #3311, Document No. 311587, and Lots 10 and 11 of Certified Survey Map #3312, Document No. 311588, all

located in the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, and the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West. AND, Lot 17 of Certified Survey Map #3313, Volume 15, Page 141, being part of the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter; the Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West.

Tax Key #s.: 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 02-000-006000 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 01-000-006000 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 01-000-001010 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 02-000-001010 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 01-000-002000 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 01-000-004000 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 03-000-002000 Polk County Property: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map #2392, recorded in Volume 11 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 99, Document No. 564643, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 22, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin, Tax Key #04000577-0100.

All of the real estate shall first be offered for sale as one parcel. Thereafter, the real estate in each county will be offered for sale as one parcel. Thereafter, the parcels in each county will be sold individually. The highest bid will then be accepted as the sale price.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 21, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., on that day at the front entrance of the Polk County Justice Center in the foyer thereof, located in Balsam lake, Wisconsin, I will sell the above-described 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 on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 9th day of February, 2010.

Tim Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin 505899 WNAXLP

Kim M. Milbrandt, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., and Marty G. Anderson, Georgetown, issued Feb. 22, 2010.

Laurie K. Johnson, St. Croix

Falls, and Kevin J. Hanel, Cameron, issued Feb. 24, 2010.

Shannon L. Otto, Milltown, and Daryn A. Sylvester, Centuria, issued Feb. 24, 2010.

(March 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY MAIN STREET ACQUISITION CORP. P.O. Box 2529 Suwanee, GA 30024-2529 Plaintiff, vs.

LISA J. CLEVEN 1921 60th Avenue Osceola, WI 54020-4500, Defendant(s).

Case No. 10-CV-58 Daubert Law Firm File: 09-07520-0 SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a Defendant: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days March 3, 2010, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Clerk of Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is One Corporate Drive, Suite 400, P.O. Box 1519, Wausau, WI 54402-1519. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated: February 24, 2010.

Daubert Law Firm LLC Attorneys for the Plaintiff Melissa A. Spindler State Bar No.: 1060672 One Corporate Drive Suite 400 P.O. Box 1519 Wausau, WI 54402-1519 715-845-1805

(Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

JONATHAN D. BJORK and PATRICIA A. BJORK, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 588 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on September 10, 2009, in the amount of $117,126.25, 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, March 11, 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: The South 102.8 feet to the West 230 feet of Lot Seventy-eight (78), and the North 35 feet of the West 230 feet of Lot Seventy-nine (79) of the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Dresser, being a portion of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 17-33-18.

PIN: 116-00373-0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 330 East Avenue, Dresser, Wisconsin 54009.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 15th day of January, 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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The Siren Sanitary District meeting will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2010, at 6:30 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall.

Immediately following the Sanitary District meeting the Town of Siren will hold a Board meeting at approximately 7 p.m. If you wish to be on the agenda please call Mary Hunter, Clerk.

Mary Hunter, Clerk 505818 27-28L 715-349-5119

Polk Co. death notices

Polk Co. marriage licenses

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TOWN OF SIREN SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING TOWN OF SIREN BOARD MEETING

FINAL NOTICE TO ALL POLK COUNTY DOG OWNERS Pursuant to Section 174.052, Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given to all owners of dogs in Polk County that rabies vaccinations and dog licenses are required under the statutes.

Vaccination by a veterinarian against rabies of all dogs is required (Section 95.21(2)) within 30 days after the dog reaches 5 months of age and revaccinated within one year after the initial vaccination.

Older vaccinated dogs must be revaccinated before the certificate expires or within 3 years of the previous vaccination. Evidence that the dog is currently immunized against rabies must be presented before a license can be issued.

All dogs 5 months of age or older require a license. The minimum license fee for neutered males or spayed females is $3.00, upon presentation of evidence attesting to the same and $8.00 for the unneutered male or unspayed female dog. Multiple dog licenses are $35.00 for the first 12 dogs and $3.00 for each additional dog. A late fee may be assessed the owner, of each dog 5 months of age or over, who fails to obtain a dog license by April 1.

An owner who fails to have a dog vaccinated against rabies as required by statute, may be required to forfeit not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00. Dog licenses can be obtained from your local Treasurer.

CONTACT YOUR TOWN, VILLAGE OR CITY TREASURER TO LICENSE YOUR DOG TODAY. Polk County Board 505876 28L 18a,d

Helen M. Bengtson, 90, Luck, died Feb. 4, 2010.

Margaret C. Paquin, 86, Amery, died Feb. 5, 2010.

Marjorie I. Hebron, 89, St. Croix Falls, died Feb. 6, 2010.

Tom D. Nelson Jr., 60, Balsam Lake, died Feb. 10, 2010.

Emily H. Bollinger, 94, St. Croix Falls, died Feb. 14, 2010.

Janet E. Magnuson, 65, Clear Lake, died Feb. 15, 2010.

Verna R. Petersen, 86, Amery, died Feb. 17, 2010.

Dorothy M. Jones, 79, Amery, died Feb. 18, 2010.

Oscar A. Chartrand, 90, Balsam Lake, died Feb. 20, 2010.

Paula G. Pearson, 85, Frederic, died Feb. 24, 2010.

(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

(Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY S & C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

David B. Holmdahl, Teresa M. Holmdahl, f/k/a Teresa M. Johnson and U.S. Bank, National Association, N.D., Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 07 CV 649 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 17, 2008, in the amount of $226,631.85, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 18, 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: The SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 36 North, Range 19 West, Town of Sterling, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2717 250th Ave., Cushing, WI 54006.

DATED this 7th day of January, 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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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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JOINT MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE TOWN OF JACKSON 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the TOWN OF JACKSON TOWN BOARD and PLANNING COMMISSION will conduct a joint meeting and public hearing on a proposed ordinance to adopt the TOWN OF JACKSON YEAR 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The joint meeting and public hearing will be held on the 22nd day of March, 2010, at 6 p.m., at the TOWN HALL, 4599 COUNTY ROAD A, WEBSTER, WI. The TOWN OF JACKSON 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN is a policy document that will be used by the town plan commission and the town board as a guide for making decisions regarding land use and development in the community. The plan contains background information and goals, objectives, policies and recommendations addressing each of the following nine (9) plan elements required by Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Planning law: 1. Issues and Opportunities 2. Housing 3. Transportation 4. Utilities and Community Facilities 5. Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources 6. Economic Development 7. Intergovernmental Cooperation 8. Land Use and 9. Implementation A “Recommended Plan” of the TOWN OF JACKSON YEAR 2030 Comprehensive Plan and plan adoption ordinance will be available for review beginning MARCH 5, 2010, at the TOWN OFFICE of the Town Clerk and Burnett Community Public Library. Residents and landowners are encouraged to review the plan and submit verbal and/or written comments at the public hearing. Please contact Town Chairperson DIANNE CONNOR at 715-866-4645 OR Town Supervisor NANCY GROWE at 715-866-4589 for more information about the public hearing process.

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NOTICE

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

NOTICE TOWN OF MILLTOWN Monthly Board Meeting Monday, March 8, at 7 p.m.

Milltown Fire Hall Virgil Hansen, Clerk 505510 27-28L 17-18a,d

TOWN OF JACKSON

The Village of Siren is accepting applications for the position of Administrator until March 12, 2010. Requires a four-year degree in public administration, planning, finance, business administration, engineering or a related field. Desire experience in municipal or other management, supervision of employees, municipal budgeting, planning and intergovernmental relations. Experience or proven ability in business development or a background in engineering a plus. Must have high integrity, open and positive leadership skills encompassing strong consensus building with elected officials. Starting salary range $50,000 and up, plus benefits, DOQ. Application form and additional information available from, and applications with resume should be submitted to, the Village of Siren, P.O. Box 23, 24049 1st Avenue, Siren, WI, 715-349-2273, or at www.visitsiren.com. The Village of Siren is an equal opportunity employer.

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Agenda will be posted at the Town Hall.

Town of McKinley Deborah Grover, Clerk

POSITION AVAILABLE School District of Shell Lake

The March 2010 Monthly Town Board Meeting Will Be Held On March 22, 2010, Following The Public Hearing Comprehensive Plan Meeting At The Town Hall The full agenda posted on March 19, 2010 at the town hall, town office and Crow Bar. For the town board 506041 28L 18a Lorraine Radke, 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.

(Feb. 17, 24, March 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

ALFREDO R. ARANA, and PAMELA L. MARTIN, Defendants.

SUMMONS (By Publication) Case No. 10 CV 39 Case Classification No. 30301 Money Judgment TO: Alfredo R. Arana 215 Polk Avenue No. Frederic, WI 54837 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within forty (40) days after February 17, 2010, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to plaintiff’s attorney whose address is: Steven J. Swanson 105 Washington Street South P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper Answer within forty (40) days after February 17, 2010, the Court may grant Judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A Judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A Judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated the 15th day of February, 2010.

Steven J. Swanson Bar No. 1003029 Attorney for Plaintiff 105 Washington Street South P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

(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)

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NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FOR MARCH ONLY.

Job Title: Network Administrator/Information Technology Technician.

Job Description: The School District of Shell Lake is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Network Administrator/Information Technology Technician. This is a 50% time position with a yearlong contract. Salary will be based on education and experience.

Benefits will be based on hours of employment.

Qualifications and Responsibilities: Associate degree or higher in Information Technology or equivalent training and experience.

Further information is posted on the School District of Shell Lake Web site: www.shelllake.k12.wi.us.

How to apply: Send letter of application, resume, transcript (if applicable) and three letters of recommendations to: Brian Nord, District Administrator School District of Shell Lake 271 Highway #63 Shell Lake, WI 54871 506240 28-30r,L Applications are due by 4 p.m., March 26, 2010.

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MONTHLY MEETING NOTICE

NOTICE

The Regular Monthly Board Meeting For The Town Of McKinley Will Be Held On Tuesday, March 9, 2010, At 7:30 p.m.

Administrator - Village of Siren, WI (pop. 941).

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Pamela McCarty, and Cara Sybrant, issued the week of Feb. 24, 2010.

(Feb. 24, March 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TOM D. NELSON JR. Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 19 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was January 24, 1950, and date of death was February 10, 2010. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 1590 157th Avenue P.O. Box 70 Centuria, WI 54824.

All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before May 19, 2010.

Jenell Anderson Probate Registrar February 17, 2010 Steven J. Swanson - Attorney P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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The Town of Jackson will once again be posting weight restrictions in Mid-March as determined by the Road Supervisor and will continue to be posted until a time when the Road Supervisor deems the roads are thawed and supportive to heavy traffic.

Generally this time frame is from March 15 of each year to May 15.

“During spring, thawing begins at the pavement surface and moves downward. This can mean frost under the pavement surface may still extend down to a depth of 48 - 72 inches, while thawing of the top 18 - 20 inches under the pavement has occurred; this is the condition that creates so many problems with the pavement. As the top 18 - 20 inches begins to thaw, the moisture can not drain downward due to the frozen soil below. This trapped moisture causes the soil in this depth to act like a “sponge,” and thus allows the bituminous pavements to move up and down due to vehicle weights traveling on the pavement surface. The pavement can be wakened by this continuous oscillating movement and thus begin to crack and break down. This is also the time of year when most potholes are created. For this reason, seasonal weight restrictions are imposed on roads each year.” (State of Wisconsin Publication “Frozen Road Declaration/Spring Weight Restriction Decision Process,” May 6, 2005) THE TOWN OF JACKSON HAS CHANGED ITS WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FROM 8 TONS TOTAL TO 4-1/2 TONS PER AXLE. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED WITH THE HELP OF THE BURNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT. EXEMPTIONS WILL ONLY BE ISSUED IF SUCH EXEMPTION IS REASONABLE AND NECESSARY TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE (SUCH AS SCHOOL BUSES, HEATING FUEL, GARBAGE TRUCKS). EXEMPTION REQUESTS MUST BE APPROVED

BY THE JACKSON ROAD SUPERVISOR PRIOR TO THE EXEMPTION. CALL 715-866-7909 FOR A PERMIT OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. UNDER SECTION 86.02 OF THE WIS. STATUTES, A PARTY WHICH HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO A ROADWAY IS LIABLE FOR TRIPLE THE COST TO REPAIR THE DAMAGES. THESE ARE COLLECTED THROUGH CIVIL COURT. 506040 28-29L WNAXLP

NOTICE TO ABSENTEE VOTERS SPRING ELECTION APRIL 6, 2010 A spring election will be held in the State of Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Any qualified elector unable to get to the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 days before the election. If voter registration is required, the elector must also be registered.

TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must state that you will be unable to get to the polling place on election day. It must also list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature.

Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk.

You can also personally go to the clerk’s office, complete a written application, and vote an absentee ballot.

City of St. Croix Falls Town of Alden Town of Georgetown Bonita Leggitt, Clerk Judy Demulling, Clerk Kristine Lindgren, Clerk 710 Hwy. 35 So. 183 155th St. 1913 W. Bone Lake Drive St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Star Prairie, WI 54026 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-483-3929 Ext. 11 715-248-7859 715-857-5788 Town of Apple River Tom Sykes, Clerk 1565 60th St., Cty. Rd. D Turtle Lake, WI 54889 715-268-2534

Town of Laketown Patsy Gustafson, Clerk 2773 230th St. Cushing, WI 54006 715-648-5569

Town of St. Croix Falls Janet Krueger, Clerk 1305 200th St. St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-1851

Town of Balsam Lake Brian Masters, Clerk 1574 State Hwy. 46 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-554-2091

Town of Lorain Susan E. Hughes, Clerk Alex Till, Deputy Clerk 3340 15th St. Frederic, WI 54837 715-653-2629

Town of Sterling Julie Peterson, Clerk 13308 Bucklund Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2735

Town of Bone Lake Darrell Frandsen, Clerk 954 280th Ave. Frederic, WI 54837-5002 715-472-8212 Town of Clam Falls Betty Knutson, Clerk 3335 90th St. Frederic, WI 54837 715-653-4206 Town of Eureka Michelle Tonnar, Clerk 2077 190th Ave. Centuria, WI 54824 715-646-2985 Town of Farmington Debbie Swanson, Clerk 304 State Rd. 35 Osceola, WI 54020 715-294-2370

Town of Luck Lloyd Nelson, Clerk 1616 260th Ave. Luck, WI 54853 715-472-2037 Town of McKinley Deborah Grover, Clerk 2296 1st St. Cumberland, WI 54829 715-822-3864 Town of Milltown Virgil Hansen, Clerk P.O. Box 100 Milltown, WI 54858 715-825-2494

Town of West Sweden Andrea Lundquist, Clerk 1535 345th Ave. Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-8650 Village of Dresser Jodi A. Gilbert, Clerk 102 W. Main St., P.O. Box 547 Dresser, WI 54009 715-755-2940 Village of Frederic Kristi Swanson, Clerk P.O. Box 567 107 Hope Rd. W. Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-4294

Town of Osceola Village of Luck Lorrain Rugroden, Clerk/Treas. Kathy Hanson, Clerk P.O. Box 216 P.O. Box 315, 401 S. Main St. Dresser, WI 54009 Luck, WI 54853 715-755-3060 715-472-2221 The deadline for making application to vote absentee by mail is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 2010.

The deadline for voting an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is 5 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2010.

All voted ballots must be returned to the municipal clerk so the clerk can deliver them to the proper polling place before the polls close on April 6, 2010.

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The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 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.) ROGER & SHIRLEY HOIBY request a variance from Article 11E3 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build a garage that will be closer than 63’ from centerline of town road. Property affected is: 480 184th St., Lot 10, Plat of Oase High Acres, Vol 602/Pg 377, Sec 12/T32N/R18W, Town of Alden, Church Pine Lake (class 1).

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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.

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.

Notices

ATTENTION CLAM FALLS TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Clam Falls Township Comprehensive Planning Committee will meet monthly in 2010. Each meeting will be on the second Tues. of the month at 7 p.m. in the Clam Falls Town Hall.

WEBSTER ELEMENTARY PRE-K TINY TIGER AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

For information, contact: Perry Karl, 715-653-4247 or Brad Olson, 715-327-4614.

506264 28L 18a 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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ATTENTION!

WHAT SHOULD I BRING? • Child’s Birth Certificate • Child’s Social Security Card • Child’s Health Record

Do you have a child who will be four on or before September 1? If so, it’s time to bring them to our Pre-K Tiny Tiger Registration at Webster School on March 25 & 26, by appointment!

If you have a child who will be FIVE before September 1, and entering kindergarten who did not attend the Pre-K Tiny Tiger Program, please call to schedule an appointment. Registration for your child will be with the kindergarten team on March 26.

Come and join the Tiny Tiger and Kindergarten teachers for a fun-filled session! Parents will be registering and children will be having fun at school!

Place: Webster Elementary Dates: March 25 & 26 RSVP: Please call the Elementary Office at 715-866-8211 to set up your session time!

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NOTICE OF HEARING

VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Spring Election April 6, 2010 Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on election day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on election day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.

TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature.

Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk.

You can also personally go to the clerk’s office or other specified location, complete a written application, and vote an absentee ballot during hours specified for casting an absentee ballot.

THE DEADLINE FOR MAKING APPLICATION TO VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL IS 5 P.M., ON THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010.

MILITARY ELECTORS SHOULD CONTACT THE MUNICIPAL CLERK REGARDING THE DEADLINES FOR REQUESTING OR SUBMITTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT. THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE IS 5 P.M., ON MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2010.

ALL VOTED BALLOTS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MUNICIPAL CLERK SO THE CLERK CAN DELIVER THEM TO THE PROPER POLLING PLACE BEFORE THE POLLS CLOSE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2010.

ANY BALLOTS RECEIVED AFTER THE POLLS CLOSE WILL NOT BE COUNTED. This notice is published on behalf of Burnett County Municipalities.

Town of Trade Lake Town of Anderson Town of Meenon Deborah Christian, Clerk Jessica King, Clerk Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk 13361 St. Rd. 48 2773 185th St. 25863 E. Bass Lake. Dr. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Luck, WI 54853 Webster, WI 54893 715-488-2600 715-472-4753 715-866-4893 Town of Blaine Doris E. Willett, Clerk 4035 Big McGraw Rd. Danbury, WI 54830 715-244-3910 Town of Daniels Ellen Ellis, Clerk 8713 Daniels 70 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5840 Town of Dewey Pamela Brown, Clerk 1148 Swiss Chalet Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7111

Town of Oakland Deanna Krause, Clerk 7426 W. Main St. P.O. Box 675 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8213 Town of Roosevelt Karla Mortensen, Clerk 22030 Bakker Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-4088 Town of Rusk Jennifer Christner, Clerk 26951 W. Benoit Lake Rd. Webster, WI 54893 715-635-3861

Town of Grantsburg Romey Nelson, ClerkTreasurer 13324 Solness Rd. P.O. Box 642 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5545

Town of Sand Lake Peggy Tolbert, Clerk 25862 Normans Landing Rd. P.O. Box 165 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4398

Town of Jackson Lorraine Radke, Clerk 4742 County Rd. A Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8412

Town of Scott Kim Simon, Clerk 28390 County Rd. H Spooner, WI 54801 Office 715-635-2308

Town of LaFollette Linda Terrian, Clerk 23928 Malone Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2531

Town of Siren Mary Hunter, Clerk 23340 Soderberg Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5119

Town of Lincoln Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk 25520 Ice House Bridge Rd. P.O. Box 296 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-7580

Town of Swiss Judy Dykstra, Clerk 7551 Main St. P.O. Box 157 Danbury, WI 54830 715-656-3030

Town of Union Florence Grabow, Deputy Clerk 28150 County Rd. FF Webster, WI 54893 715-866-7182 Town of Webb Lake Gail Keup, Clerk 2363 Escape Drive Webb Lake, WI 54830 715-259-3439 Town of West Marshland Margaret A. Hess, Clerk 25161 Spaulding Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2922 Town of Wood River Dawn Luke, Clerk 11097 Crosstown Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2296 Village of Grantsburg Jennifer Zeiler, Clerk 316 S. Brad St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2405 Village of Siren Ann Peterson, Clerk-Treasurer 24049 First Ave. P.O. Box 23 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2273 Village of Webster Patricia Bjorklund, ClerkTreasurer 7505 Main St. W. P.O. Box 25 Webster, WI 54893 506249 28L 715-866-4211

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Local group honored in Madison MADISON — On Feb. 22, representatives of New Paradigm Partners were honored in the state capital as the creators of one of nine projects deemed to greatly enrich the quality of life in rural Wisconsin communities. Jim Goodpaster, program coordinator for the group, received the award from state Superintendent Tony Evers.

The project, Sober Cruising, brought together youth from six northeast Wisconsin communities — Birchwood, Northwood, New Auburn, Shell Lake, Bruce, and Luck — for summer adventures such as swimming, exploring nature centers, learning about small movie theaters, and even riding in a small airplane with a retired pilot.

The project, intended to provide exciting, alcohol-free activities for youth in the summer, and bridge gaps between communities, socioeconomic status, and other invisible obstacles, has spurred a number of ongoing activities such as an aviation club, guitar lessons, and a leadership development program.

Ellie and Amy, two eighth-grade students from Birchwood, consider themselves lucky to have been selected, together with two students from Shell Lake, two from Bruce, and two from New Auburn, to travel to Madison with New Paradigm Partners to receive the award. The students, who took part in the summer Sober Cruising project, had

Snowmobile trails closed in Polk NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - Polk County snowmobile trails were closed Tuesday morning due to the melting snow. Barron County also announced the closing of its snowmobile trails.

Burnett County snowmobile trails were still listed as open as of Tuesday, according to burnettcounty.com and travelwisconsin.com, but persons are advised to check those Web sites for announcements of trail conditions and any possible closing of trails this week, as the weather forecast calls for melting conditions.

Most counties in the state use travelwisconsin.com to announce trail closings. Click on “Winter snow report” for a county-by-county snow conditions report. - with submitted information

Young people from the area who participated in Sober Cruising, a program to enrich the lives of rural youth. — Photo submitted an opportunity to tour the state capital, stay in a hotel, and eat specialty pizza.

“Now I want to visit every single capital in this country,” Ellie said.

Amy was also intrigued with their big city adventure, but as with Sober Cruising, her favorite thing was getting to know students from other schools, who are also learning new, healthy ways to be together. “I want to get to meet more people,” she said. “You never know who you will get to know.”

Ellie also pointed out that the Sober Cruising program allowed them to do things they wouldn’t otherwise have done, like visit the Ice Age Trail and learn about plants and wildlife, and Lewis and Clark.

With Dru, an eighth-grade Sober Crusing student from New Auburn, who also joined the Madison trip, it circles back to that “C” word again – connections. Dru participated in almost all the Sober Cruising events in the summer, and

loved getting to know other youth from different communities. Now, he says, he is excited to see his friends from Sober Cruising at basketball games and other school events.

New Paradigm Partners was created in response to a frustration with the difficulties for rural schools to compete with larger school districts for important grant money that could greatly improve life in northern communities. It is well known that rural communities suffer from larger-than-average problems with alcohol related issues like underage drinking and drinking and driving.

In combining several communities into a grant coalition, rural schools suddenly have leverage and can compete with the larger schools for much-needed grant money. In fact, New Paradigm Partners has helped local rural schools receive a number of community building grants that aim to not only teach youth to find assets in their own community, but also learn to connect with youth in other communities and find out about their assets as well.

For more information about New Paradigm Partners, contact Sherry TimmerGoodpaster, 715-354-3391, mann thebluehills@centurytel.net or visit their Web site at www.newparadigmpartners.org. — from New Paradigm Partners

Wonder dog

Alys the Wonder Dog to the rescue, even if Logan Pashby isn’t in need of help. Alys was really after Logan’s stocking cap, which she managed to make off with before the sled made it to the bottom of the hill at the sled party sponsored by the Shell Lake United Methodist Church. More photos on back page. — Photo by Larry Samson

GHS jazz band performed at BMC The Grantsburg High School jazz band, under the direction of band director Andrew Schulz, recently performed at the Burnett Medical Center’s Continuing Care Unit. After the performance, Georgianne Kleiss presented Schulz with a $200 donation from the Grantsburg Women Working Together group to the Grantsburg music department. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

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Grantsburg students organize Hope For Haiti project

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg High School seniors Kallie Thoreson and Carinna Coy came to the school’s Mr. Winterfest contest prepared to campaign.

The two poised young women came not to campaign for their class’ contestant for the coveted Mr. Winterfest title but for people they had never met, living thousands of miles away.

As Thoreson and Coy took the podium their mission, “Hope or Haiti,” was projected on a large screen next to them.

“We’ve been planning this for about one month now,” said Coy. “After we heard about Haiti and saw what was happening and how much help they needed, we decided that we wanted our school to do something to make a difference.”

Coy said she and Thoreson began by writing down their ideas on paper and then sharing them with some of the high school staff.

The following week, Coy said, they showed a movie the two had created, on conditions in Haiti since the Jan. 12 earthquake, at a staff meeting. The students also gave the staff a PowerPoint presentation detailing how they planned to raise money to help the Haitian people.

“The staff gave us suggestions and our next step was to present our plan to the student body,” explained Coy. Coy and Thoreson were given permission to present their project to the student body and staff before the Mr. Winterfest competition in the school’s auditorium on Feb. 18.

As the classes watched images of the devastation, of hungry, injured and homeless people left hopeless, their lighthearted Winterfest celebration bantering fell silent.

The students listened intently as Thoreson and Coy outlined their project to raise money for Haiti.

The presentation identified the plan in simple terms – raise money for Haitian

Grantsburg High School students Kallie Thoreson and Carinna Coy stand next to a large poster which will keep a running total of how much each class has raised during the two-week Hope For Haiti fundraiser the two seniors organized. Thoreson and Coy said they decided they wanted their school to do something to make a diffence after seeing what was happening in Haiti and how much help was needed. The two young women worked for a month preparing the project, which involves students and staff at both the high school and middle school. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer earthquake victims for two weeks by getting Grantsburg High School and Middle School involved.

Thoreson and Coy told students and staff they hoped by getting the high school, middle school and the community involved they could raise more money.

Thoreson and Coy talked about the challenge they faced to successfully complete their project in just two weeks.

Could they meet their goal by the set date, they asked.

Challenges were then offered to the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes and to the staff. Who could raise the most money? Could the high school beat the middle school?

Rewards for the students and staff efforts were also announced. If the goal was achieved by the set date, a movie afternoon would take place with the win-

ning class or staff members receiving a special treat.

Coy and Thoreson told their classmates two large posters would be hung in the high school, one to keep a running total of high school and middle school funds raised and other to keep a running total of how much each class and staff raised.

Random perks such as being allowed to go to the front of the lunch line might be given to the class ahead in fundraising on a particular day.

The women set a goal for the five groups (four classes and the staff) of $3,000, with fundraising starting on Feb. 22 and ending on Friday, March 5.

“Anything will help,” said Thoreson, with Coy nodding in agreement. “If community members would like to donate, they can bring cash or checks (made out to Grantsburg High School with Haiti on the memo line) to the high school office,” Coy added. “We will be accepting donations until Friday, March 5.”

Several organizations will be recipients of the funds raised. Coy and Thoreson did their homework and found groups where the money will go directly towards helping the Haitian people.

The Food for the Poor organization, which provides powdered milk, rice, beans, canned meats and fish, and baby formula, is one organization set to receive funds.

Shelter Box USA will also get a portion of the money raised for shelter boxes, each of which contain a tent, blankets, a water purification system, a first aid kit, tools, a cooking stove, eating utensils and children’s activities.

Their campaign laid out, Coy and Thoreson smiled, knowing that while their fellow classmates would soon be laughing at the antics of the Mr. Winterfest contestants, they would also be thinking of the Hope For Haiti project ahead of them.

Frederic Elementary enjoys closing ceremonies

These girls were busy rooting on a classmate who was skiing the downhill event.

Frederic Elementary students cheer on their classmates with a high energy.

Photos by Marty Seeger LEFT: Frederic Elementary students competed in the closing ceremonies of a 16-day Olympic Games learning lessons held over the past two weeks. Some of those games last Friday, were played on a Wii system, featuring downhill skiing, and figure skating.

RIGHT: Things tended to get a little loud during the events.

The reactions on these faces show how intense some of the Wii games were.

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Battle for the coveted monkey

Pond(less) hockey makes it’s local debut in Luck

by Greg Marsten LUCK – The light post is the centerline. And no lifting.

Those were the main things to remember last Saturday on the well-worn ice of the Luck Village Ice Rink.

The lifting part is because, well, this was “pond hockey,” which doesn’t allow such things as curved sticks, and if you “lift” a puck on the lake? Well, it might glide all the way into another county on the ice, losing a puck.

Hence, no lifting.

Oh, and you have to be on the “power side” of that center post to score - meaning no Hail Mary shots nearly from the parking lot.

So those are the rules. All of them, really.

It was the first-annual Luck Pond(less) Hockey Tournament, and it was a day that reminded many that spring was close enough to touch, and hockey is well, a winter sort of thing. It was a little of both, and people were pleasantly confused: Standing in the midday sun out of the wind getting a tan, while watching hockey on a snowbank in a T-shirt.

“He only got skates last year!” A man said from across the snowbank as his teen son tried to catch up with his new team on the ice. Down the boards, a youngster goes stumbling across the thigh-deep snowbank to get his skates and stick to play with the older kids

get bigger,” Mien said confidently, while watching the action. “I’d like to incorporate the [Big Butternut] lake and the rink. Have enough teams to use them both, and then move it to the rink with the lights for the final night games.”

He walked the walk, as well. Spending the whole day faithfully keeping track of the teams, periods and scores on a white board, while using his iPhone to time a pair of 20-minute periods in each game, all the while insisting that he was just fine in his duties, and didn’t miss lacing up skates for a game.

“Are you kidding? I don’t know how to skate!” He said with big, genuine laugh. “I just think stuff like this is good for the community, wherever you are.”

The coveted Golden Monkey Award is actually a carved vacation coconut with a busted hockey stick out the top. Look for it around town over the next year. – Photos by Greg Marsten when a spot opens up.

There are a few helmets for the kids, and lots of interesting head wear; from blaze-orange hunting caps to faux-fur Canadian toques and bulbous knitted

beehive ski apparel.

Anything goes on this sunny Saturday; the self-conscious can stay in their ice shacks.

Warming up the pond ice The tournament was the brainchild of Hassan Mien, an entrepreneurial innkeeper in Luck who got started late but stuck with the idea. And while it technically wasn’t on a pond, well, he thinks that’s no big deal, because the rules, spirit and fun are the same with the smaller land rink - with fewer crackling noises.

“Next time when - not ‘if’ - we do it, it

The debut tournament The first game was a precursor of play to come: It was a hard-driven and interesting affair. Several players admitted to being relatively new skaters, and the Luck-based Lightning squad went up against a hodgepodge collection called Team Rodg, named for local high school student Roger Steen, who was probably the only person to speak up when asked what the team should be called.

The Lightning were dominating, so they allowed an extra Team Rodg player for much of the game.

Then referee Nick Piszczek uses his whistle to stop play for a Team Rodg goal.

“Was it a lift?” he asks the crowd seated on the south side of the rink. They mostly nod that it was, indeed, lifted.

“OK. Then no goal.” Piszczek says confidently, seeming to relish the lack of argument.

No need for dancing robots with sound effects to introduce the instant replay, sponsored by an energy drink.

It’s a little more casual here: The ref asks the people who were closest for an opinion if he isn’t sure.

He rules. They keep playing.

Similar to a local secret The ice is an inch deep in slushy shavings by afternoon. At the north end of the rink, below the bowing boards at centerSee Pond hockey, page 2

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The runners-up in the first-annual Luck Pond Hockey Tournament were Team Corey. Pictured (L to R): Alex McCabe, Christian McCabe, Kelly O’Donovan, Corey O’Donovan, Jordan Gross, Travis Pilz and Paige Skelton, with Austin VanDoehren up front.

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Young Austin VanDoehren’s shadows grow long as he warms up for the final match of the day in the Luck Pond Hockey Tournament.

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Pond hockey/from page 1 line, the melt-off begins. Near-March sunlight for many hours turns the area below the white plywood into a skinny pond down the boards - making a point maybe.

And while the player’s skating skills vary from wobbly inertia victim to skilled rink rats with go-cart cornering ability, the slow ice becomes an equalizer. There’s no checking and usually no goalies, so the tourney is pretty casual and cross-generational.

“It’s a lot like our pickup games. We just try really hard not to kill each other,” Maia Lehman said from the snowbank above the rink. The Luck teen referred to a growing ritual of Wednesday-evening impromptu games among locals, like her, who just like to skate “and shoot a little.”

The pond(less) tourney is much like those midweek scenes at the village rink: Random players come together, throw their sticks in a pile, and a pair of captains chooses his or her team from the sticks. The pell-mell squads play until late into the evening at a rink surrounded by a background buzz of traffic, sawmills, chatter, ventilation blowers, and the chirp of forklifts and reverse alarms.

“We just call up people and see if they wanna play,” Lehman said. She estimated up to twenty kids have shown up on any given night, twice that on Wednesdays. “There were a few more of them at the beginning of the winter.”

The kids and adults play until the Luck Village curfew alarm sounds at 10 p.m., when they wrap up the final period and clear the ice promptly by 10:13 p.m.

“Actually, it’s about ten-thirteen-anda-half,” Lehman clarified with a grin, looking up at the light pole that marked center ice. “Gets pretty dark!”

Team Lightning, the first winners of the first-annual Luck Pond Hockey Tournament. Pictured (L to R): Jared Hunter, AJ Walsh-Brenizer, Logan Hacker, Kyle Hunter, Dayton Rivera, Claire Erickson, Max Musial and Nick Leal. – Photos by Greg Marsten ney: Bright sun that made coats optional and led to outdoor hockey in a T-shirt.

The Luck Village Ice Rink itself became the subject of some of the talk, with a few praising is as a jewel, and noting that like any public facility, it could probably use some attention from the people who enjoy it.

“Some of the guys were talking about trying to get some donations for the rink,” Mien said, looking around. “This really is a great place!”

The once and future home Mien noted a number of people who have supported the pond hockey tourney dream all along, such as the village of Luck, which spent a lot of time prepping the rink and warming house, as they do all winter long. He also credited the Rural American Bank, Jensen Furni-

Jason Nelson of Luck challenges Jared Hunter (R) as he glides down-ice.

He was not only a co-organizer, Nick Piszczek (right, in black) volunteered to referee all day Saturday during the tourney. Here he talks hockey with Dayton Rivera of Frederic.

ture and the Luck Country Inn as sponsors who donated money and supplies to the tournament.

“When it grows bigger, I think there will be a real economic benefit to the whole area,” Mien said.

Across the ice, a strange sentinel sat on another light post, observing the game: It is the coveted Golden Monkey, a Curious George-esque face carved into a vacation coconut with a broken hockey stick out the top.

“Yes, the ‘coveted monkey.’ He sort of became the mascot,” co-organizer and

Avery Steen (L) and Logan Hacker (R) battle for a puck as AJ WalshBrenizer looks on.

referee Nick Piszczek said jokingly from the rink, where he officiated all day.

“Think of it as a future Stanley Cup!” “From humble beginnings,” another player jokes from the side.

The monkey is the traveling trophy for the champion team, and the little rink guardian became pretty popular as the day wore on: People pulled up, took photos, watched the action from a snowbank and maybe joked about seeing their driveways for the first time in about six months with the golden BTUs of late winter.

“Yeah, it’s going to be earlier [in the winter] next time,” Mien said, standing above the melting north end of the rink.

“Next time, it will be in either late January or early February.”

The weather turned out to be one of the biggest gifts of the Saturday tour-

The first winners The sharp din of a dozen chefs sharpening their Ginsus fades into a swell of cheers as Team Corey moves up within striking distance in the final game.

“That was for the monkey!” A redcheeked preteen yells from the east end of the rink, referring to the traveling gag trophy.

Regardless of the results, the tourney proved to be better than hoped. An invigorating day outside, on or beside the ice, hanging out, skating and just remembering that while spring is sweet, winter is just fine sometimes.

Team Lightning not only won that first game over Team Rodg, 12-6, they went on to win the whole tournament. That 98 squeaker victory over the dreaded Team Corey capped the day of pond hockey in grand fashion as shadows stretched long across the beat-up ice sheet.

Meanwhile, the winning players are reminded to display the coveted Golden Monkey in a public place, and to bring it back in 2011 as a revolving prize.

“Think of it as a preview of next year,” Piszczek said of the pond(less) tourney.

“It’s all gonna be a fun time! And it’s a great way to get some vitamin D back into you!”

After all, we already know the rules.

One of the pickup hockey traditions is for players to toss their sticks into a pile on the ice, with the captains choosing the sticks and hence their team’s players.

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Home Sweet Home Show March 13 - 14 WEBSTER - The 12th-annual Home Sweet Home Show is Saturday and Sunday, March 13 and 14, at the Webster High School.

The show is running Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This year’s theme is Improving on a Budget, so come out and learn about energy credits, window insulation and more. The River City Cloggers will have two showings this year on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

In addition, there will be demonstrations and activities throughout the weekend. There will something for everyone including the ever-popular moonwalk and a children’s activity area sponsored by the Burnett Area Arts Group. The Home Sweet Home Show is free to the public. For more information please contact the Burnett County Sentinel at 715-463-2341. - submitted

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www.the-leader.net My wife is always after me to lose weight. Last week we went to buy me a new suit. As she watched the tailor bring the tape measure around my waist, she said, “Wow! A tree that wide around would be 20 feet tall.”

••• Even my doctor wants me to lose weight. He told me to exercise more. But I told him that I hate exercise. So he handed me a bottle of pills and says, “Don’t swallow these pills. Just spill Just for them on the floor three times a day and pick them up one by one.”

••• My dad used to say that being overweight takes place in, what he called, the Santa Claus stages. When you first start to grow … you believe in Santa Claus.

When you grow into a teenager … you don’t believe in Santa Claus. Lastly, when you get past 40, you start to look like Santa Claus.

Lastly: From middle age on, everything of interest is either illegal, immoral or fattening.

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the car come to an abrupt stop. I looked up and saw we were surrounded by a group of with my dear friend, Nora, and her eight agitated young men in bright-green diminutive 81-year-old father, Charlie, visvests with a local government insignia iting from Vienna. printed on them. The men had no guns, but We left Lagos before dawn and headed had forced our car to a stop with 8-footoff to Benin City to visit an artist friend of long, nail-studded boards, which they had ours. Driving in Nigeria is always unprelaid across the road from either side as our dictable. In the rainy season the roads are car approached. washed out and impassible, impromptu It is rarely useful for a foreigner to enter police checkpoints spring up like mushdiscussions with the people demanding rooms, and blockades are put in place for bribes on the road. The driver usually has a no apparent reason. So we set off at 5:30 in much better understanding of what is exthe morning, long before the sun came up, pected and how much or little will actually with Nora’s driver, Emmanuel, at the be extracted. Negotiations take time, and wheel. time is always on the bribe taker’s side.

The first four hours of the drive went Letters from When I lived in Nigeria, it was my feisty, well. There were few stops so early in the penny-pinching driver, Emeka, who conmorning. When the police did appear, the ducted these sometimes protracted negotiaattitude seemed laid back. We smiled at the tions. I would feign utter indifference until a police, dressed in black uniforms with red suitable amount had been agreed upon, then hand stripes on their shoulders and carrying rifles that over one or two dollars and we would be on our way. may or may not be loaded. They smiled back and let I don’t like paying bribes, and have done as litus proceed.

Charlie’s presence in the car seemed to make the tle of it as possible. But I have also seen the squalid whole experience somehow more jovial. Outside the condition of police housing. The police in Nigeria major cities, Nigerians see relatively few foreigners (like restaurant waiters in America) are assumed to and almost none over retirement age. Charlie has be making additional money without which they white whiskers and wears a fez to keep the tropical could not live. Maybe it’s easier to justify tipping the sun off his balding pate. One particularly stern look- person who brings your pie and coffee than the pering officer, catching sight of Charlie’s white beard ex- son charged with providing public safety, but I do claimed, “It is you! I have been waiting for you since see the similarities.

The trouble was, these men in bright-green vests Christmas!” Charlie laughed and we continued not the police. were down the pothole-riddled road.

These men were young and angry, and Nora’s The sun was high in the sky by midmorning. The temperatures in Lagos have been over 95 degrees in driver, it was now apparent, had little experience recent days, and the humidity is always high. We dealing with self-appointed traffic enforcers. The sitwere making excellent time and figured we were uation, I realized, was spiraling out of control and about two hours from Benin when we came to a there seemed to be no clear way out…

Till next time, medium-sized town called Ori. —Carrie Even with the air conditioning on, the car was (Editor’s note: To be continued next week.) warm and I was napping in the backseat when I felt

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Forensics team fifinnishes second overall at New Richmond ST. CROIX FALLS - The St. Croix Falls Forensics Team took second place overall in team sweepstakes at the New Richmond Invitational this past Saturday, Feb. 27.

The New Richmond tournament was the largest and most competitive tournament of the year. St. Croix Falls students powered the tournament through by earning 10 individual placements in a variety of events where 16 schools from the region participated.

Event champions were Ryan Jaremczuk in radio speaking, Katie Burns-Penn in poetry interpretation and Paul Manoppo in prose interpretation. Students also took home second-place trophies in the areas of oratory and play acting, through Dan Norgard and the

Make your own choice

by Alise Leguizamon "I'm not quite getting the hang of this," Emily said to her friend Bev. She had been learning to crochet from her for about 4 weeks, and, while she basically understood and could do simple chain stitches, single crochets, and double crochets, she still had the complaint that something just didn't feel right.

"You know," she said, "last night I was just thinking about things, and I was remembering how when I was a really young kid, I did most everything left-handed, but then my parents and teachers started telling me to only use my right hand. I can't really remember why it was so important to them, but I do remember thinking it somehow must have been a bad thing I was doing using my left hand. But, anyway, I was going to ask you if you thought that this could have anything to do with why this is not quite working for me, or do you think it's just a silly thought?"

Bev set her work down and looked over at Emily, who had also stopped working, and after a couple of seconds said, "I believe that it could play a part in your difficulty. It seems to me that somehow you wouldn't

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Writers Corner be doing this in as completely a natural fashion if you've had to learn to do things contrary to what was normal for you." "What do you suppose I could do about it - anything?" "Well, it might depend on how important it was to you to be able to crochet really well, but..."

Emily knew that once her friend started slowing down her speech and pausing that she was keeping some deeper thought to herself, unsure if she should continue. Emily's response would dictate what Bev provided next.

This time Emily decided to see what Bev was thinking about instead of just answering the initial question. "But what?" she asked. "But, I might say that what you could do about it might also depend on how you see yourself. "Meaning?" pressed Emily. "Meaning, do you see yourself as a left-handed person, a lefthanded person living in a right-handed person's world - and that by choice, or not - or as a righthanded person?" And how important is it to you to be who you truly consider yourself to be?

"If you consider yourself a right-handed person or a left-handed person living in a right-handed person's world, and you're satisfied with that, then we'll keep practicing - maybe we'll shake up our lessons a bit, get a little more creative, and something will eventually

partnership of Sarah Perszyk and Ryan Jaremczuk, respectively.

Additional placements went to Queen Jacobs who placed third in poetry interpretation, while the entries of Brandon Loiselle in four minute and Miri Francis in farrago, placed fourth. Securing fifth-place rankings were Treana Mayer in prose, Katie Burns-Penn in farrago, Michelle Peterson in public address and Paige Appel in special-occasion speaking.

SCF team members traveled to subdistricts at Luck High School on Monday, March 1, and on Saturday, March 6, the team will host a tournament at St. Croix Falls High School. - with submitted information

click. But if you see yourself as a left-handed person living in a right-handed person's world not by choice or just as a left-handed person period, then you have to decide whether you want to go back to being lefthand dominant or not. It might be hard both physically and emotionally, but it might be worth it, I don't know... " "Well, that's kind of a lot to think about," Emily said quietly. How did she currently define herself? Was it important to be a true left-handed person, as she had been as a child, or did she consider herself to be functioning well enough as she was? "I guess I will have to think about this for a while," she ended up saying.

"Well, I hope you don't spend the rest of your life just thinking about it. It might be better to set a course for yourself at some point in time; you could change it later if you felt it would be wiser. Better that than to be a wandering star all your life. But those are just my thoughts. You will have to make your own choice what you do." Bev picked up her work again. "Well, right now I think I want to watch you do this part of the pattern again," said Emily.

"OK, let me show you how I do it."

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Memories of the PTA

by Nina Borup Malmen Most of us are familiar with the three well-known initials P-T-A, which stand for Parent Teachers Association. This association was founded in 1897. The PTA was responsible for the establishment of kindergartens and brought a closer relationship between the home, school, parents and teachers.

During the years that I attended elementary school (1940-1948), nearly every school had a PTA organization. The meetings were held once a month during the school year. I recall vividly the business meeting, a program, a drawing for the door prize and the delicious lunch that was served.

The program consisted of skits/plays, lively musical numbers, readings and recitations. These were given by the schoolchildren and by members of the community.

At the Trade Lake No. 5 PTA meetings, Orr Brenizer often showed off his musical talent by playing several well-known selections. At many of the meetings, Monroe Peterson entertained the audience with his inspirational piano solos. At the Round Lake meetings, Jim and Mary Meyer sang Western songs, accompanied by their guitar. The Bishop girls, Ruby and Meryl, as well as Joe and Irene Chasensky, entertained with various musical instruments at many of the meetings. The Round Lake PTA was responsible for the installation of the telephone in the building. They also installed another door at the rear of the building to serve for entrance/exit purposes.

Exchange programs between the various PTAs were often held. There was a skit given by two women from the West Sweden PTA. One woman, who was short and stout, was wearing a black dress with white horizontal stripes. The other woman, who was tall and thin, wore a black dress with vertical stripes. The narration revolved around each other’s appearances. It was hilarious. Another skit that I remember was given by my mother (Fannie Borup) and Mrs. Walter Erickson (Egda). They learned the words to a skit regarding a hat shop. Egda was the owner and my mother was the customer. My mother was so busy talking about her husband and various other gossip that she never got around to buying a hat! My fourth-grade teacher, Mabel Thor, gave me the words to a piece of poetry that was titled “The Moo Cow Moo.” I recited that poem at a number of the neighboring PTA meetings and a few family reunions.

During the late summer of 1963, while living in Southern California, I enrolled my 5-year-old daughter as a kindergarten student at the elementary school that was located near our home.

During the afternoon of the first day in school, my neighbor Doralee came knocking on my door. She was the president of the PTA and she was searching for parents to serve on the 1963-1964 PTA board. I accepted the position of secretary. The PTA board consisted of 15 people who met together once a month.

Also, on a monthly basis, we hosted a community meeting. It was well attended by the parents, teachers and students. During the two years I served on this board, we hosted talent and fashion shows, pie and cake socials and the annual Halloween Carnival. We raised enough money to pay for new drapes for the auditorium stage, an 8-foot woven wire fence which enclosed the entire perimeter of the school property and books by the hundreds for the library.

At the November board meeting, Doralee announced that the annual Christmas party would be held in her home.

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I found a piece of Christmas fabric which I had purchased from J. C. Penney for a cost of 19 cents. I created an apron for a woman’s gift for the upcoming party. The date of the party arrived and I did not have a gift for a man. I searched the garage for a used tool.

On the shelf above the washer and dryer, I noticed a large unopened box of Tide detergent. I gift wrapped the Tide and the apron. I labeled them for a man and woman, respectively.

We all arrived at the party at about the same time.

Among the board members were Judy, the library director, and Fred, who was the vice president. Fred was employed as deputy sheriff for San Diego County. He was wearing his black, wool winter uniform, complete with matching jacket, wide brim hat and a pair of shiny black boots.

He was scheduled to report for work at midnight.

After consuming the meal, we moved on to the opening of the gifts. Doralee placed 30 numbered tickets in a hat. We each drew a number.

Doralee drew No. 1 so she was the first Monroe Peterson to select a gift from under the Christmas tree. She picked the woman’s gift that I had brought.

She was very pleased with the apron and decided to wear it for the remainder of the evening. As the opening of the gifts progressed, it was Fred’s turn. He selected the man’s gift that I had bought. He was delighted with the box of Tide. There were five children in his household so one can easily imagine the laundry situation.

Judy was the last person to open a gift. She was not happy with an ugly cookie jar that had no lid. Judy suggested to Doralee that they should exchange gifts.

Doralee gave her a negative answer. Suddenly Judy made a lunge for one corner of the apron. She managed to tackle Doralee and knocked her to the floor.

To our astonishment, we were witnessing a fullfledged wrestling match. They nearly knocked over the Christmas tree. The “event” moved under the grand piano, down the hallway and then came to a halt in front of the bathroom door. Judy shook herself from Doralee’s grasp, grabbed her purse and made a hasty exit, minus her shoes. We could hear the roar of Judy’s station wagon as she raced north on Elm Avenue, leaving her husband to find another means of transportation. Doralee crawled into the master bed-

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Fred announced that it was time to leave for work. He donned his hat and jacket and picked up the box of Tide that was laying in the center of the room.

Suddenly, he was engulfed in mini-snowstorm,. During the excitement, someone had stepped on the corner of the box of Tide, which resulted in a hole about the

size of a 50-cent piece.

A hand vacuum cleaner did a pretty good job of cleaning the carpet. Fred’s uniform did not fare so well. He decided to return to his home for a change of uniform.

As we walked back to our home, my husband commented, “Whoever brought those two gifts must be completely crazy.” I replied with complete and absolute silence.

As for the 1964-1965 school year, I once again agreed to serve as secretary. There were two new faces on the PTA board. Judy’s youngest child had graduated from the elementary school. Fred had moved to another area of the country. At the November board meeting, Doralee announce the date for the upcoming Christmas party. We all looked at each other and rolled our eyes. Then she told us the board members and spouses would be dining at a swanky restaurant. We enjoyed the prime rib with all the trimmings. There was no exchange of gifts.

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Memories sustain us My wedding anniversary is approaching on March 4, and I recall a conversation between the late Jule Zinn and Peg Orgeman, when Peg said, “ We don’t celebrate anniversaries when our spouse is no longer here,” but Jule being Jule still wanted Abrahamzon to celebrate, even with Ted Zinn gone. She even turned every writers club meeting into a party!

I can see both views, and of course, when certain dates arrive, we can’t help remembering certain celebrations, birthdays, important occasions.

My bridemaids recently recalled the words to a Perry Como song.

“The best of times is now What’s left of summer but a faded rose The best of times is now As for tomorrow who knows So hold this moment fast And love and live as hard as you know how And make this moment last Because the best of times is now, is now, is now.”

Bernice

Behind the Signpost

(Ken and I were married in a Methodist church in Oconomowoc. Our relatives said, “Nobody gets married in March.” But we did, because we didn’t know how soon Ken would be ordered to move to another base or be ordered overseas. He had previously been on leave, and his wing had been sent overseas and suffered terrible casualties.) We were married on Sunday, March 4, and then took a train to Logansport, Ind. Many of the old houses in Peru, Ind., had been remodeled to provide living quarters for servicemen and their wives. Nothing fancy, but adequate, and Ken had found an apartment. The old-fashioned house had a wonderful wraparound front porch with purple clematis climbing there in summer.

Our apartment was waiting for us, plus life in Indiana. Spring brought white violets in the woods, fish biting in the Wabash River, and good catches in a nearby quarry.

Our landlady was very nice to us. She was a bit nervous and whenever a really big plane flew low over the house she thought it was a bomber. I tried to reassure her, saying, “I don’t think so, Mrs. Armstrong.”

So I am not inclined to forget our wedding day.

Good memories help sustain us.

Lorraine Greinke and I were once reminiscing about places where we had lived. She told me one of the places she and Ed had lived in during World War II was a converted coal bin.

I couldn’t top that story although my husband and I once lived in a 4-bedroom barracks on campus at Macalester College, St. Paul, Minn.

With four separate units of faculty barracks, we had many children playing together in the middle courtyard, bent over the sandbox, playing games, walking together to the closest elementary school.

Ah, yes, memories …

Remember Arbor Day? The other day I came across a picture taken outside our elementary school, Pabst State Graded (also called Summit School after our township name). It was a two-story brown stucco building with a full basement with a manual training workshop for the boys and a small kitchen for cooking lessons for the girls plus lavatories with chemical toilets for each gender.

The school was set in the middle of a big, grassy playground (not called a campus in those days) with trees, bushes, a merry-go-round, swings, slides, giant strides and ball field.

The picture I found was of a special event, Arbor

Day, commemorated every spring with the planting of a sapling tree. We were photographed standing behind the new tree. I must have been impressed with the importance of the day as I was wearing my confirmation dress, white, of course, fancy with ruffles.

Not at all appropriate for the occasion but my best dress.

We planted a single tree every year I attended school there, all eight years. I wonder if they ever lived long enough to grow and reach any height. Perhaps they were trampled as we played games such as Red Light, Green Light; Hide and Seek; Red Rover, Red Rover, Come Over; and Statue, assuming silly poses as we were swung and flung.

All I know is that I attended the reunion there a few years ago as pupils were moving to a brand-new school in the fall. There was very little grass, mostly blacktop playground. The land would be developed as a mall, with talk of including the old school into the layout.

I doubted it at the time, as the school had so many additions, going this way and that, as if it had sprouted extra arms and legs going in all directions.

I have since heard that the building was torn down.

I’m not surprised or sad, as it had served its original purpose and it was showing its age. The wooden stairs going from the first floor to the top floor were shallowed out by the hundreds of feet of pupils through the years. (We weren’t called students in those days!)

Arbor Day! About the same time as I was reminiscing over the old picture, I received a letter from the Arbor Day Foundation with the gift of free cards.

What a strange coincidence! I thought it over and decided to join. I used the cards the foundation sent.

I put them to a new use and sent them as memorial cards to friends who had just lost family members to death.

I wrote, “We have many national parks in our country, and I am donating a tree in honor and in memory of _____ (Person’s name). There are 1,000s of trees, but know that yours will be the tallest, healthiest, happiest tree in the whole forest.”

I had no brothers or sisters, and I was sometimes lonesome, playing outside by myself. My mother told me that I’d wrap my arms around trees and talk to them when I was a little girl. Can you visualize that?

(I can.)

Do you remember the words to an old song when we were growing up? It went this way: “Don’t tell them all your secrets ‘cause the trees don’t have to know.”

I think “under the snow” goes there somewhere.

Everytime a tree is lost in a storm or deliberately sacrificed and cut down, I mourn the loss.

We’ve had several oak trees cut down in our yard, as they posed a danger in high winds. We still have a huge oak with a concrete heart and I worry over its survival in a storm.

Years ago we lost a cottonwood tree where orioles loved to build their nests like hanging baskets.

I can’t help but think how long it takes a tree to grow and how quickly it can be cut down and leave an empty space in the sky.

Our orchard was planted years ago with plum, pear, cherry and apple trees. Last year we replaced some apple trees that died of old age. In spite of the drought, one apple tree produced an amazing crop of fruit, without spraying or what should be routine care.

One orchard man told us the good apple harvest was due to no bad storms, no hail or high winds or extreme heat.

This year we could use a little rain however.

Until next week, Bernice

Kickoff breakfast for Luck area ACS Run/Walk is March 19 LUCK - The kickoff breakfast for the Luck Area American Cancer Society’s 15th-annual run/walk will be Friday, March 19, 7 a.m., at Café Wren. Posters, registration forms, foot a buck footprints and additional information will be available. Door prizes will be also be given.

Businesses, schools, churches, clubs and other organizations are encouraged to start organizing teams for

this May 8 event. Individual participants are also welcome.

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50 Years Ago A seafood plate was served every Friday night for $1 at Dick and Fran’s at Fox Creek.-A dance was held at Indian Creek Hall on Feb. 27, with music by George Shepard and his Hi-Lites.-The film “Cowboy” was showing at the Grand Theatre, Grantsburg, starring Glenn Ford and Jack Lemmon.-Playing at the Auditorium Theatre, St. Croix Falls, was “The Last Voyage.”-A free wedding dance was given Feb. 27 by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stone (Marge Adamietz) at Schults’ Lily Lake Inn, Webster, with music by Ted Hunter and Pearl Olson.-Route’s Super Market, Frederic, had specials on grapefruit at 10 for 49¢, Banquet potpies at 3 for 59¢, Hershey’s instant cocoa at 79¢ a 2-lb., 6-oz. tin, Nash’s coffee, a 2-lb. tin at $1.29 and fryers at 29¢/lb.-Specials at the Co-op Super Market, Frederic, were hickory-smoked picnic hams at 29¢/lb., Tbones at 79¢/lb., round steak and sirloin steak at 69¢/lb.-Frederic Motor Co. offered 10-percent discount on parts and labor on all tractor repair.-Burnett County Family of the Year included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson of the Alpha community and four children.-Obituaries included Karl Jenne, Edward Kolander and Cora Styles.

40 Years Ago Specials at the Frederic Co-op Store were Pillsbury Best flour at 89¢ for 10 lbs., tuna was 3 cans for 98¢, lard was 2 lbs. for 49¢ and all-meat wieners were 60¢/lb.-Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, were beef pot roast at 57¢/lb., liver sausage at 55¢/lb., beef stew at 79¢/lb. and oranges at dozen for 69¢.-Aluminum sheets were for sale at the Leader office for 25¢ each. (good for patching things, like mouse holes in barn, etc.-Milltown Co-op Services had a sale Feb. 26, riding and push mowers, rototillers, fertilizer spreaders (1970 models).-A new manager at Arrow Building Center, Frederic, Edgar Peterson, formerly employed at same business, Webster.-Snowmobile races were held at Crooked Mile Snowmobile Track at Siren.-A new zoning administrator was assigned in Burnett County in the person of Truman Smith.-A railroad employee was fatally injured at the Dresser yard (Clarence Lundgren).Specials at Frederic Co-op Store included Texas grapefruit at 10 for 57¢, chuck roast at 55¢/lb., butter at 69¢/lb., and candy bars at 10 for 37¢.-There was a feature article on Ed Johnson, the man with the accordion, who lived between Lewis and Frederic.

20 Years Ago Ole Findreng, one-time coach at Frederic, died at 79 years old. He coached a championship team in 1946. He had moved on to teach and coach at Elkhorn.-Other obituaries were Darryl Alden, William Larson Sr. and Rosella Hendricks.-Connie Scheffield was Polk County home economist and wrote a column for the Leader titled Focus on Family Living.-Milo Olson was Polk County ag agent and his column was called Comments by Milo.

Charles Prissal was Polk County 4-H and youth development agent.-Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative advertised rate stability, safety, convenience and cleanliness.-The Inter-County Leader had a total circulation of 1.6 million.-Oeffler’s Flower Shop and Greenhouses had a green plant sale.-Vehicles went through the ice at Balsam and Wapogasset lakes.-A state intervenor heard salmon farm concerns in Burnett County.-Fire leveled the Steve and Virginia Wierschem home on Minerva Road, southeast of Danbury.-December unemployment was up slightly this year.-A Siren lock shop was open with gunsmithing on the way, with Diane and Dan Bram in charge.-Northern Manufacturing displayed a large shutter made in the Grantsburg factory. Owners were Paul and Rose Norenberg.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Lewis The combined Lenten service for the SirenLewis United Methodist Church charge will be held this Wednesday at the Lewis church at 7 p.m. A supper will be served at 6 p.m. by the Lewis UMW; welcome.

So March arrived, giving hope that spring can’t be far behind. Shortages of garden seeds are aleady being reported.

Another busy week with choir practice at church Monday night; Bible study Tuesday night at church; Wednesday supper and

Lenten service and D.O.G.s Wednesday night.

World Day of Prayer will be held Friday, March 5, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Frederic. LaVonne Boyer and Kara Alden have been asked to take part in the program at St. Luke’s.

An ecumenical service for the World Day of Prayer will be held in Siren Friday, March 5, at the Siren Assembly of God at 10 a.m. with a time of fellowship preceding the service at

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9:30 a.m. This year Gail Ward will deliver the message, based on the theme. A freewill offering will be taken to help the recovery efforts for earthquake victims in Haiti.

Alice and Charles Ford provided treats and coffee/juice after Sunday’s church service at the Lewis church. People enjoyed lingering over the coffee cups.

How about that U.S. – Canada hockey game Sunday afternoon? Sensational, going into overtime. (This observation for someone

Siren Senior Center The center is ready to honor St. Patrick thanks to Marge Nyberg, Cora deJong and Elaine Lamson who did the decorating on Saturday. They do such a nice job making the center an attractive place to come and enjoy our activities and dining.

The Good Friday Breakfast planning committee had their second meeting on Tuesday.

Things are falling in place but keep in mind that they will need volunteers to help things run smoothly for the breakfast. If you have a few hours to spare your help would be appreciated, just give the center a call and we will gladly put your name on the list. The breakfast will be held on April 3, from 7 a.m. (for the early birds) until 11 a.m.

People have been very generous to the center this week with Ruby’s Pantry donating bread, half-and-half cream, onions, spaghetti

and sweet potatoes. Gratitude is extended to Holiday StationStore for fruit juices and cereal and other items that this old mind couldn’t recall. It looks like Christmas with all of the seniors checking out the goodies and selecting the items that they can use. It does help our food budget and everything is greatly appreciated.

Other donations, cards and books this week, were given by Donna Tjader, Joanne Daniels and Holly Stonsifer.

How about the center’s claim to fame, CeCe Andrewson, our manager/cook, who made the news this past week with her lovely photography and poem. We didn’t recognize the picture that was included in the article but she claims that it is her and I must say girl, you do clean up nice. I think down the road when she is famous we will be proud to say

she once belonged to us. We have been certainly blessed with some wonderful people who have cooked our daily meals.

Our other fundraiser, which I promised you I would mention every week, our Super 500 party, will have a meeting on Wednesday to start making plans for this event. We are projecting for, hopefully 20 tables, and so start telling all who enjoy playing 500 about this party. It will be held on May 1 beginning at 2 p.m. and a nice lunch will be served after cards. We hope to have many door prizes, plus generous card-winner prizes. The cost is only $3.

Our Dining at Five dinner will held on the second Thursday, the 11th this month. CeCe will be honoring St. Pat with corned beef and cabbage and an assortment of other edible green things.

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349-2964 Bear country has been getting a few new arrivals over the past few weeks, maybe an early spring? A beautiful red-headed woodpecker was the first newcomer, then a single hen turkey found out about the sunflower seeds and corn just lying around for easy pickings in our bird yard. The old boys don’t seem to know she is in the area as she comes in about midday where they usually make their appearance early in the mornings to beat the tree rats and maybe a deer or two to the prize of fresh-thrown breakfast. We

have also had an opossum show up one morning looking for a handout. It must not have found anything to its liking as he hasn’t been back. They really are quite ugly and I’ve heard can be rather nasty.

The World Day of Prayer in Siren will be held at the Siren Assembly of God Church this year. The Bethany Lutheran, United Methodist, and Covenant churches usually participate every year in this. Service is at 10 a.m. and the fellowship time will be at 9:30 a.m. before service. Gail Ward will be giving

the message this year.

Marvin Halverson stopped in last week and visited with Bev Beckmark.

The ICAA Mina Copeland Headstart is now taking applications for next year’s schooling.

If you live in Burnett County and have children 3 to 5 years old and wish to have them attend, call 715-866-4867 soon, as space is limited.

Sympathy to the family of Patrick Aaron Kurkowski who passed away Feb. 16.

Don’t forget this Sunday is the benefit for Mary Yambrick at the Crooked Lake Lodge.

Amery Senior Center March is here and pretty soon we’ll be changing our clocks and enjoying longer days and more sunshine. Not to mention that spring is just around the corner.

One way to enjoy the better weather is to join us for our noon lunches on Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. The food is delicious and the cost is only $5. Reservations must be made by the Tuesday before so we can make sure we have enough food. Food donations and items like paper plates, paper cups and napkins would be greatly appreciated.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March

20, at 2 p.m. We are bringing back the Elvis Experience at Cricket's (formerly The Tac).

This is one show you won’t want to miss.

Steve and Tommy Marcio will take you through the many different eras of Elvis’ career. Come join us for this exciting musical tribute to “The King of Rock and Roll.” Preferred seating tickets are $20 and can be purchased through the Amery Senior Center.

There are a limited number of preferred tickets so you will want to buy your tickets as soon as possible. Regular seating tickets are $15 if bought prior to the show and $17 at the

door on the day of the show. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the show.

For those who enjoy stamping and scrapbooking, sign up for Scrap-A-Thon on Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $30 which includes lunch, supper, snacks, a reserved table, door prizes and two free make-and-takes. For more information or to reserve your spot, e-mail: aasc@amerytel.net or phone 715-268-6605.

Another activity that will get you out of the house is Bingo, which takes place on the second and fourth Fridays of the month at 1 p.m.

Burnett Community Library Federal and state tax forms are available on the lower level of the library.

Our Library Foundation grant books arrived last week. We are busy cataloging them now.

There are 77 books in all. The Friends of the Library paid for one-third of the cost and the Library Foundation matched two-thirds. There are all kinds of books – easy readers, intermediate and also juvenile readers. Hal Berenson and Laura Ackerman generously donated $350 worth of extra books on math and science.

Preschool story hour

We meet every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

This is a small, informal story time. Adults are invited to sit in with their toddlers and enjoy some wonderful children’s stories. Last week we had seven children and five adults.

Adult book club

The book club meets at 10 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month on the lower level of the Burnett Community Library. Tuesday, March 23, will be the next meeting of the discussion group. We will be reading “Our Town,” by Thornton Wilder, as a part of the Big Read Event. If you need a copy of the featured book, please call me at the library and I will order a copy for you. Everyone is welcome.

We are starting to plan for our summer reading program for the area’s grade school children. This year’s theme is Make a Splash – READ. Reading throughout the summer will help each child’s performance in the fall when school begins. And not only books – we have audio books, movies, magazines, music CDs and some computer games.

The Friends of the Library are revising and expanding the wild rice cookbook published

several years ago, and would like your help.

We are expanding the cookbook to include recipes featuring cranberries or blueberries. If you have any cranberry or blueberry recipes that you would like considered for publication in the revised cookbook, please send them to verla@umn.edu (please put “wild rice cookbook” in the subject line), or mail them to: Verla Johansson, 29937 S Nicaboyne Lake Road, Webb Lake, WI 54830. Thank you!

Burnham • “The Politician,” by Andrew Young

New adult fiction books

Juvenile books

• “The Chopin Manuscript,” by Jeffery Deaver • “They Never Came Back,” by Caroline B. Cooney (young adult) • “The Girl Who Fell From the Sky,” by Heidi W. Durrow • “Light Beneath Ferns,” by Anne Spollen (young adult) • “Secrets of Eden,” by Chris Bohjalian • “The Craftsman,” by Richard Sennett • “The Bricklayer,” by Noah Boyd • “Olive Kitteridge,” by Elizabeth Strout • “Nicolae,” by Tim LaHaye • “Matthew’s Story,” by Tim LaHaye • “Postmistress,” by Sarah Blake • “Breathless,” by Dean Koontz • “Treasure Hunt,” by John Lescroart • “Last Snow,” by Eric Van Lustbader

New adult nonfiction books

• “Game Change,” by John Heilemann • “Even More Great Ideas for Libraries,” by Sally Gardner • “Daring Young Men,” by Richard Reeves • “The Pioneer Woman Cooks,” by Ree Drummond • “Pulitzer,” by James McGrath Morris • “The Cook’s Herb Garden,” by Jeff Cox • “Best Ever Kids Costumes,” by Vinilla

New audio books

• “’U is for Undertow,” by Sue Grafton

New DVDs

• “Emma” • “Doubt” • “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep”

• “Happy Easter, Sprinkles,” by Lauryn Silverhardt • “Panda Kisses,” by Alyssa Satin Capucilli • “Everyday Prayers,” edited by Jennifer Frantz • “Let’s Play,” by Deborah Niland • “Sprinkle’s First Haircut,” by J.C. Schwanda • “If Nathan Were Here,” by Mary Bahr • “Just Like Me,” by Adam Relf • “The Cat Who Liked Potato Soup,” by Terry Farish • “When Jack Goes Out,” by Pat Schories • “A Very Big Bunny,” by Marisobina Russo • “The Water Horse,” by Dick King-Smith • “100 Cupboards,” “Dandelion Fire” and “The Chestnut King,” all by N.D. Wilson • “Pirate Treasure,” by Scoular Anderson • “Pirates,” by Jim Pipe • “Jacques Cousteau: Conserving Underwater Worlds,” by John Zronik

Hours and information:

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, contact the library at 715866-7697, Web site: http://webster.wislib.org.

Online catalog: http://merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search.

who seldom watches games on T.V.) The missionary program held a week ago Monday at the Lewis Church was very interesting, as the speaker had been stationed in Africa (Senegal) for 22 years. She now has a new position and resides in Indiana. Refreshments were served after her presentation.

A fellowship supper was held Thursday night at the Lewis church followed by the monthly board meeting.

Barb Munger The senior meeting will be held on March 16 and we will be celebrating the birthdays for Myrna Thomas, Ann Smith, Don Oltman and Helmi Larson.

Winners at 500 this week were Anke Olesen, Arvid Pearson, Gerry Vogel, Millie Hartshorn and Candace Doriott. Muriel Todd and Marge Nyberg treated the players afterward.

The Spade winners were Candace Doriott, Clara Palomaki, Marlyce Borchert, Virginia Martin and Inez Pearson. Anke Olesen remembered the card players with bars shared after the game.

The Siren Center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. For any information please call 715-349-7810 or for dining reservations call 715-349-2845.

Bev Beckmark Take time and stop in, enjoy some great food, games, silent auctions plus much more and help Mary out. Mary is away taking treatments for her ovarian cancer. This benefit goes from noon to 3 p.m. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will supplement funds raised.

Congratulations to elementary student Rylee Nelson and high-schooler Meghan Baasch for being chosen Siren Schools Students of the Week.

Susan Shachtman, assistant director Members and their guests are welcome and the cost is $2 for two cards. We offer low-cost refreshments and 100-percent payback.

Come try it and see what you think.

Are you a golfer who wants to stay in shape during our long, cold winters? Are you interested in learning how to play golf without having to buy expensive equipment? If this sounds like you, come join us on Monday mornings at 9 a.m. for Wii golf. This is for members and their guests.

Thanks to Wendell Anderson for hosting the 500 card party last week. First prize went to Dareld Lundgren and second prize to Rich Hustad.

The pool tournament winners were Carl Johnson in first, Wendell Anderson in second, Paul Seidel in third and Jerry Fisher in fourth.

Wii bowling tournament winners were Jerry Fisher in first, Mary Fisher in second, Carl Johnson in third and Ed O’Neill in fourth.

Wednesday Bridge winners were Judy Strobush in first, Bev Vetter in second, Mary Delougherty in third, and Rachel Shaw in fourth place. Monday Bridge winners were Bev Vetter in first and Paula Schmid in second place. Congratulations to all!

Academic news DULUTH, Minn. – Megan Neumann, Frederic, has been named to the dean’s list at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn.

Neumann had a GPA of 4.0 and is enrolled in premed studies. – submitted ••• ST. BONIFACIUS – Sarah Bruce of Dresser and Mark Matson of St. Croix Falls have been named to the dean’s list at Crown College in St. Bonifacius, Minn. - submitted •••

Births Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center: A boy, Carter James Talmadge, born Feb. 22, 2010, to Melissa and James Talmadge, Cushing. Carter weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz.

••• A girl, Audrey Ann Kleiss Boerger, born Feb. 19, 2010, to Melanie and Tim Boerger, Grantsburg. Audrey weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. Well, I never got the chance to get any popcorn stuck in my teeth last week. Not because I swallow most things whole; there just wasn’t any popped during movie night. I did get some cheese, though! Just a little. Mom doesn’t give my brother and me much in the way of people food, but once in awhile she can’t say no to our big brown eyes. “If eyes could eat!” she says. I don’t know what they feed my little pal, Josef, for breakfast, but his little belly was percolating something fierce when I saw him inside the shelter office the other day. It got worse, and the fumes became noxious and drove my human friends out of one office, and later, the reception area!

That’s not very good for PR, and I watched to see if the wallpaper would begin peeling down off the walls. It didn’t, and Josef and I went outside to play for a while. Josef is popular, despite his indigestion, and he will be going to his new home as soon as he’s all healed up and ready. He’s had a lot of people inquire about him, and there have been Toby likes to play fetch. He grew up in a household with children from ages 1 to 14. They used to wrestle and play “Chase Me.” When a new human baby came home and no one had time to care for him, Toby came to the shelter in search of another home wanting a kid-friendly, housetrained, furry, obedient, loving companion. Toby doesn’t have experience with cats and will play with other dogs after introductions. He has a large expressive eyes, a black-and-tan coat, soft and short; one ear stands, the other flops. Toby is a 5-year-old, neutered male, shepherd/Border collie mix.

More than once this winter, we have received a call from a person wanting to know what kind of dogs we have available for adoption. The caller goes on to say that they “need” a dog. Either they have recently lost

letters from folks who’ve sent money to help pay for his operation. One lady even wrote in and said she hoped I was all done with my worms! I am, and thanks for asking.

It’s sure nice to know there are people out there who are concerned about my furry pals and make it a point to help them out.

Thanks to you all!

Things have been YAPpenings relatively quiet, but I do have one new friend to tell you about this week. We’ve got the second Alaskan malamute at the shelter in as many weeks! Go figure. First there was Chantal, who was found the week before in Siren, and last week Zack arrived. He was picked up in the Hertel area, and he is about 1-1/2 to 2 years old. He, too, is very hand-

some, with a brownish-gray coat, and white face and legs.

A couple of my friends have gone home with their new people, and that always makes my day! Sapphire left last Friday to be with her new family, and Rascal left a few days before. His folks report he is doing well, and they are tickled to have him. I’ve got my toes crossed that Paws will be the next one to go home. Some people wish to adopt him. That leaves Jack, Jingles, Keith, and Digger as my canine friends that are waiting. Baby Girl, Cali, and Roxette are the cats.

Remember our spaghetti dinner event is coming up in April, and my friends at the shelter are still looking for donations for our silent auction that will be held throughout the evening. If you have a new item - or a service - to donate, please contact the shelter.

There was a lot of neat stuff on the auction last year, and I’m hoping this year will be even bigger and better! In the meantime, you can still purchase raffle tickets for our annual spring fundraiser, winners being an-

nounced at the spaghetti dinner event, with the proceeds going to help my furry pals.

This furry pal is about ready to hit the road for his daily walk. Spring must be near, because there is mud in parts of our driveway now, and it squishes up between my pads.

That feels good, like a foot massage! The ice has melted off the roadway as well. No more slipping and sliding when I take off to chase tree rats, and my toenails look like they’ve been professionally manicured.

The road is my nail file. Clippers always result in a wrestling match, and I always win, so there’ll be no more of that at my house.

Thank goodness.

Who says you can’t teach an old dog ... errrr, I better just keep quiet before my name is mud. Oops!

Get out and get some fresh air, everybody, and I’ll see you here next week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096.

a beloved pet or are finally in a living situation that will allow them to have a pet or are ready to take another into their heart. All of them are feeling the void in their lives that was

once occupied by the unconditional love and companionship of a pet. Lucky for them, we are more than happy to tell them about our kennels full of loving souls waiting to meet them.

I recently received a forwarded e-mail that encompasses a scene so often witnessed at the shelter. It asks the question, “Who is saving who?”

From the dog’s perspective: "I rescued a human today. Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn’t be afraid. As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn’t feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone’s life. She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship.

A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven’t walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one. I rescued a human today.”

Our adoptable animals are not always the perfect pet. They may be older than eight weeks by a year or three. They may need training to come when called. They may need reassurance that things will turn out OK this time around. An adopted pet becomes the perfect pet with love and care. Our shelter is full of nearly perfect pets waiting to meet their next soul mates.

Mary Bruckner, Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery, 715-268-7387 or online at arnellhumane.org.

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Webster Senior Center and Area News

Fifteen ladies from the Ravishing Rubies Red Hat Society met for lunch on Tuesday at Madden’s Restaurant in Siren. I was unable to attend but I understand everyone had a great time and good food. Their next luncheon will be at noon on Tuesday, March 30, at the Yellow River Saloon and Eatery, Webster.

Helen and Jim Gatten, Clara Lily, Opal Johnson, Mary Martin and Margel Ruck were among the 75 men and women attending the Super Adult activities on Tuesday at the Clover Community Church east of Hinckley.

Morrie and Darlene Carlson of Sandstone sang a duet of “In the Sweet By and By,” and

then Morrie sang a solo of “Others” and then “He the Pearly Gates Will Open” in Swedish with some of the audience participating in the chorus in both Swedish and English. Morrie asked for prayers for his brother, Doug Carlson, who is a heart patient at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in critical condition. Shelby Kappauf of Hinckley, who has made hundreds of quilts and wall hangings over the past 16 years, gave a presentation on Specialty Quilting. Shelby stated that the quilting is a form of relaxation for her and to her it means: past - what she has learned from others; present - what she is doing with that

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The Cloverton Garden Club had its organizational meeting last week. Fran Levings was chosen as the coordinator of the group. Robin Fornengo will be the secretary-treasurer.

Other members are Mandy Fornengo, Cheryl Fornengo, Peggy Coveau, Clint Elliott, and Erika Fornengo. Plans are under way for a big rummage and bake sale at the town hall on May 1. Plans for this summer include beginning some flower beds around the gate to the cemetery and along the wall of the town hall. Future plans include birdhouses, bird baths, etc.

At the February meeting of the East Pine County Wanderers, President Fran Levings gave a presentation of the Minnesota Health Plan that is working its way through the state Legislature. The annual convention of the Seven-County Seniors at Moose Lake was also discussed. Pam and Leon Berg brought the birthday cake and door prize. Cheryl Wickham won the collection of sausage, cheese, crackers, small plates and cutting board and was very pleased with it.

Several of our people attended the Super Adults meeting held at the Clover Church recently. Clara Lilly, Darlene Merimonti, Shirley and Jerry Blokzyl and Evelyn Johnson all agree that the quilt display and the music were wonderful. Sandstone Township residents Morrie and Darlene Carlson sang for the group.

Fran Levings

Pam and Leon Berg, Evelyn Johnson, Darlene Merimonti and Cheryl and Gene Wickham were among our residents who attended a concert at the Midwest Theatre last month.

Maggie May was the featured entertainer and they all thought she was wonderful. Prior to the event, the group had lunch at the Grand Grille in Hinckley.

Marge Wolf and her sister Elaine Ellert, Lakeland, along with their spouses, celebrated their birthday with a lunch at the Grand Casino buffet last week. While there, they ran into Pam and Pete Ellwein and Evelyn Johnson and Darlene Merimonti.

The big news at the home of Beverly and Ed Carlin these days is the arrival of a new grandchild. Little Oliver John was born on Feb. 24 to son Dale and Jenny, Askov. Congratulations!

Jenny Carlin Gurska and her daughter Isabel came from Princeton, Minn., for the weekend.

John Fornengo reported on an excited call he got from his grandson, Dominic, who had to spread the news that he had gotten his license to drive a snowmobile! A rite of passage, that was.

The Johnny Cash imitator who performed in Onamia last week was wonderful entertainment according to Darlene Merimonti and Evelyn Johnson. Dance to the music, wherever you are.

knowledge now, and; future - what people may learn from her, not just pertaining to quilting, but her witnessing for Jesus - her Lord and Savior. After recognition of those with February birthdays and wedding anniversaries, Pastor Dan Fitch held the devotions and then everyone enjoyed a meal of lasagna, garlic bread, salad and of course, dessert.

Only 12 ladies played dime Bingo on Wednesday but they still had a good time.

Gratitude is extended to Peggy Kearns for donating the refreshments.

Congregate diners enjoyed eating birthday cake with Friday’s meal for those celebrating February birthdays. After lunch cleanup, Gladys Beers, Margel Ruck, Bernie Boelter and I decorated the center in a St. Patrick’s Day theme. Afterward, I made a trip to Danbury to check out Deb’s Closet, located next door to Homestead Café on Main Street. I had heard that it was a neat store and wanted to check it out for myself. Deb’s Closet is a resale and consignment shop of women’s clothing and accessories, and I found several great bargains. Owner Deb Tracy was quite busy getting a new supply of items ready for display. Check it out, ladies, for some great sale items.

Saturday’s potluck dinner at the center was successful with 32 diners enjoying a huge selection of food items. The silent auction and donations raised $519 that will be used toward the purchase of a new television. Special thanks to Webster Ace Hardware, Austin Lake Greenhouse, The Granary, Larry’s LP, Theresa Gloege, Pat and Nancy O’Brien, Earl and Bernie Boelter, and Gladys Beers for their donated auction items, and to the committee for their hard work in setting it up. The next potluck will be held at noon on Saturday, March 27.

Margel Ruck called Donna Lehman on Saturday evening to wish her a happy birthday and Donna indicated that she is doing well since having had heart surgery.

I was informed that the AARP-sponsored 55 and Alive class that was scheduled for March 26 at our center has been cancelled due to lack of response.

Don’t forget that our evening Dining at Five meal date has been changed from the second Tuesday of each month to the second

Mary Martin

Thursday of each month, and that the next one will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 11. Nicky will be serving the traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner including corned beef and cabbage, rye bread and a green dessert.

Call 715-866-5300 to get your reservation in and mark your calendar.

The Webster Lioness Club will sponsor a Diabetes Alert Day on Tuesday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Yellow River Pharmacy and Wayne’s Foods Plus Store, Webster, where they will hand out literature.

Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the U.S. and it is important for people to become aware of its warning signs, and dangers if untreated.

New visitors and those who hadn’t been seen for a while are Annabelle Pearson, Pat Solomonson, Sandy Wohlitz, Bob Gleason, Lloyd and Peggy Kearns, and Jerry and Jeannie Wicklund.

Our prayers and get-well wishes continue to go out to Marge Swedberg, Eldora Brown, Marlene Kufalk, Doug Carlson, Edward DuFresne and Edward Hals.

With the month of February ending and now heading into March, we look forward to the warming strength of the sun to melt our winter’s accumulation of snow. It is easy for us to say then when we hear of the eastern U.S. areas still being hit with snowstorms, “I’m sure glad it’s them and not us getting all that white stuff!” We think back to the times when conditions have been a whiteout, with the air so filled with snow that you can’t see more than a few feet ahead. You feel totally helpless, especially if you’re driving. The roads are covered with ice and snow and are treacherous, cars are in the ditch around you, and it is frightening. It’s a huge relief to pull into your driveway and say, “I’m sure glad to get home!” I wonder if we’ll have a similar feeling when we enter heaven. The dangerous “whiteouts” of our earthly journey will be over. The temptations, stresses, and failures will all be in the past. Best of all, we’ll be safe with our Savior. Yes, we’ll be so glad to get home. “When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, we’ll sing and shout the victory.” - Hewitt. “Here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come.” - Hebrews 13:14.

See you at the center.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Engagement

Dewey - LaFollette Donna and Gerry Hines had lunch with Inez and Arvid Pearson Wednesday.

Kay Krentz and Kathleen Stoylen spent the day in Siren Thursday.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Arvid and Inez Pearson and Les and Maxine Lindquist Thursday.

Barry and Josh Hines were overnight guests of Gerry and Donna Hines Friday.

They enjoyed some time snowmobiling Saturday.

Grace Mangelsen stayed with her grandparents, Hank and Karen Mangelsen, for several days.

Toni, Dan, Laura and Jenny Gedatus spent the weekend with Dixie and Chuck Andrea.

Penny and Paul Anderson visitied there Sunday.

Engagement

Sue Ackerman and her dog, Buddy, were weekend guests of Kay and Jack Krentz.

Marian Brincken was a lunch guest there Sunday.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen, and Jerry, Rose and Kristen Sexton attended a surprise birthday party for Pete Mangelsen Saturday night at Hog Wild in Luck. It was in honor of Pete’s 60th birthday. A large number of other relatives and friends were there also.

A number of ladies were guests at a bridal shower for Amber Grimme Sunday afternoon at the home of Kerry Russell. Amber is engaged to Cory Albee and they are to be married April 24.

Karen Mangelsen visited Lois Snyder Tuesday afternoon.

Frederic Public Library Happy birthday to Dr. Seuss

of the month is Audrey Wood.

March 2 is the birthday of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, the most popular and best-selling children’s author of all time.

He taught generations of children how to read with the publication of more than 60 children’s books including “The Cat in the Hat,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The library is promoting a readathon of Dr. Seuss books. Sign up to get your reading list, and all lists turned in by March 8 will be entered in drawings for Seuss prizes.

World Read Aloud Day In support of world literacy and the first World Read Aloud Day, the library will host a special program Wednesday, March 10, from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to sign up for a time slot beginning at 1 p.m., or drop by to read something out loud – a poem, a passage from a favorite book, a newspaper article, a short story – let your imagination be your guide. This is a program for people of all ages, and it is one afternoon when we want the library to be noisy! Come and join the fun.

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

Join a book group and expand your thoughts The Thursday Morning Reading Group will meet March 18 at 10 a.m. to discuss “The Worst Hard Time,” by Timothy Egan, an oral history told by those who survived the dust bowl times of the Great Depression. The evening Book Group will meet Thursday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. to talk about “I Hear Voices,” a memoir by Wisconsin Public Radio personality Jean Feraca. Ms. Feraca will also be a featured speaker at a St. Croix River Valley Big Read event Sunday, March 14, at the Festival Theatre at 2 p.m. Copies of the books are available at the Frederic Library, and new readers are always welcome to join us.

Looking for tax forms?

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 Street 715-327-4979, email West. 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.

Stromback/Brenizer Sarah Stromback and Lance Brenizer, both of Frederic, are pleased to announce their engagement.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Randy Stromback of Menomonie and Pam and Chris Caple of Frederic. Sarah is 2004 graduate of Unity High School and is currently employed part-time at Holiday StationStore in Luck and, otherwise a stay-at-home mom.

The groom-to-be is the son of Lillian and Tracy Johnston of Cameron and Terry and Kim Brenizer of Frederic. Lance is a 1998 Frederic graduate and also attended MMI in Phoenix, Ariz. He is currently the owner of Brenizer Motorsports.

The couple are planning an April 24, 2010, wedding at Bone Lake Lutheran Church in Luck, with a reception following at Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic. They are planning a honeymoon in California. - submitted

Ulmaniec/Ryan Eve Ulmaniec and Jeff Ryan are pleased to announce their engagement.

Eve is the daughter of Donna Davidson and the late James Ulmaniec of Frederic.

Jeff is the son of Wanda and Steven Ryan of Osseo, Minn.

Eve is currently employed for Super Valu as a corporate travel agent. Jeff is currently employed at Best Buy Corporate Headquarters.

A Sept. 25, 2010, wedding is planned. submitted

Engagement

SCRMC Employee of the Month St. Croix Regional Medical Center congratulates Amy Thoreson, who has been chosen employee of the month for March 2010. Thoreson is a clinic coagulation, RN at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. – Photo submitted

Hill/Samuelson Holly Hill and Eric Samuelson, both of Duluth, Minn., are pleased to announce their engagement to be married on June 25, 2011.

Holly is the daughter of Lynn and Steve Stoklasa and Scott and Julie Hill of Frederic and is a graduate from the College of St. Scholastica. She is employed in the field of social work. Eric is the son of the late John Samuelson and Sarah Samuelson of Superior, is a graduate of Lake Superior College in Duluth, and is currently employed as a floor coverer. - submitted

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Spades was played on Monday, Feb. 22, with the following winners: Jim Anderson in first place, Sharon Link in second place and Roger Greenlee in third place.

Pokeno was played Wednesday and Friday.

Thursday 500 cards was played at 6:30 p.m., with the following winners: Mildred Ihrig in first place, Bob Holm in second place, Shirley Sandquist in third place and Bill Ihrig in fourth place.

Saturday our mini buffet was well attended,

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Tax aides will be here on Thursday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. Call Shirley Sandquist at 715-327-4155 for an appointment.

March birthdays will be celebrated on Saturday, March 6. Those having birthdays are Marlyce Borchert, Roger Sullivan and Marlyce McKinney.

We are enjoying the nice weather. March came in like a lamb.

Monthly meeting will be Friday, March 5, at 1:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend.

Small-business counseling offered on March 5 POLK COUNTY – Free individual business counseling will be held in Balsam Lake on Friday, March 5, offering specialized assistance to small business managers as well as to those interested in starting new businesses.

The Polk County UW-Extension Office is arranging the consultations with the business specialist representing the Small Business Development Center at UW-River Falls. Anyone who would like to discuss plans for starting or expanding a business or who has problems in any area of business management will be able to take advantage of the center’s professional counsel. The individual appointments of up to 1-1/2 hours will be scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Polk County Government Center building in Balsam Lake on a first-come first-serve basis.

To register for a business counseling session

contact Bob Kazmierski at the Polk County Extension Office at 715-485-8608 by March 2.

The consultations will be held on an individual, confidential basis. There is no fee for registration and materials. Since the start of this business counseling service, over 100 managers of existing and prospective smallbusiness firms have been served in Polk County. These represent a wide variety of manufacturing, retailing, and service companies, as well as many people wishing to start new businesses.

The Small Business Development Center also offers a variety of business classes at UW-River Falls. For full course descriptions visit their Web site at www.uwrf.edu. - submitted

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Hi everyone.

OK, February is gone and I missed most of it. I remember Valentine’s Day, my daughters birthdays, (two on the 5th and one on the 14th) I remember my friend Betty Kulbeck’s funeral and I remember little else about February. Oh yes, the beginning of Lent.

That must be a mistake, though. Lent cannot be this early and Easter can’t be only a month away. I remember as a little girl how important Easter was to me.

Not because I had to be in church on my knees from noon to 3 p.m. on Good Friday, but because I always got a new dress, new shoes, a new purse and a bonnet. That hat was so important. I had not had to wear anything special on my head since my First Communion; that funny thing I wore to my aunt’s wedding didn’t count, and the lacy things we wore to church didn’t mean they were hats, they were just “lace things.”

I don’t remember that it ever snowed on Easter. I sometimes had to wear my new coat because the weather was cool, but that was fine. My new coat was just beautiful and only covered up my perfect dress until I got into church. Even

today, I remember seeing little girls in dresses that I rem e m b e r e d vaguely.

They were my hand-medowns that had been given to Goodwill or the church’s rummage sale. I didn’t know at the time, and the little girls who Blodgett wore them didn’t know. We all just knew we looked beautiful. mothers Our knew, though.

Some knew because they were seeing their castoffs on someone else and other mothers knew because their daughters dresses were not really new. Today things are different.

No one pays attention to who wears what. Not at the age of children, and most mothers are just glad their little girl, first – would wear a dress and second – no one cares where it comes from.

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Catch him in the act a special program about our early roads The voice on the phone chuckled enthusiastically in response to the caller’s question: “Tell me about your love of old roads, if you don’t mind.”

As Clayton Jorgensen explained in reply, “You caught me in the act! I was just doing research on Scott Township roads using one of the county’s oldest plat books.”

Jorgensen will bring his enthusiasm, and, most of all, his knowledge about all things concerning historic roads in the region when he presents a talk at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, in the visitors venter of Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park.

Although born in Luck, Clayton

Clayton Jorgensen on the 1853 State Road north of Grantsburg.

Church clothes, as we use to call them, are all different now. Mostly, not too fancy, but casual. No one wears hats anymore or if they do, they are more functional than for show. Not one pair of white gloves in the bunch and few people take their coats off to show their Easter finery.

This is not entirely bad. Bad for the stores who sell the beautiful new Easter clothes, good for those who can’t afford new clothes. Seldom do you see anyone stand out in a crowd. I love the casualness of our county. I love the unpretentious people. We don’t care if people are dressed up or in the clothes they wore the last few times we saw them.

I ran into Jean Bickford the other day and she had her purple outfit on, a red feather boa, red outrageous sunglasses, and a red hat. She asked if her simple pearl earrings were “too much.” I have to laugh every time I think of it. Jean is a special lady. She gives of herself quietly. You never know when she goes out of her way to help someone in need.

She is just always there and always willing to do what has to be done. She tiptoes in and makes herself useful wherever she can and is gone before

Folle Avoine Chronicles Woodswhimsy the gnome Old Stage Coach Road (1862) near the Clam River. - Special photos moved as a youth to the Frederic area, where tales of the old Clam Falls Road near his home whetted his interest in early forms of travel, especially the old trails which grew into the roads and highways of today. After years of teaching and hobby farming, he and wife Karen moved to Grantsburg in 1991.

“Then I had more time to pursue my interest and started to study old trails and roads in both Polk and Burnett counties,” says Jorgensen, a pursuit which he continues to this day.

“I have studied all of the main old trails and roads from the 1830s to 1919 that I know of in Burnett County. It’s important to walk on these old roads as much as possible, as old maps can be incorrect and even the Global Positioning satellite-based navigation system can be misleading,” Jorgensen says. Besides, he explains, “I enjoy walking on the same

roads that the first European settlers used and seeing the hard work that went into building them.” Plus, he adds, “on all my travels I see wild animals, such as bear, wolves and turkeys.

“Some of the many interesting places that I have rediscovered and that many people never knew existed are the 1845 Clam Lake Tote Road crossing Trade River, the 1859 Hickersonville crossing on the Wood River, and the 1860 Stage Coach Bridge and stopping place on the Namekagon River.

“Probably the most interesting find was the exact location of the first village, sawmill, and bridge in Burnett County.

The village was Neshwadana in 1854, later renamed Gordon, but known today as Danbury.”

Tracing old trails on the ground and relying on old maps and records forms only part of Jorgensen’s way of figuring out the old routes, however. Quite

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frankly, he points out that there are huge gaps in his written sources. Still on the hunt for reliable information, he acknowledges that over the years dozens of people have aided him in his quest, pointing him towards on-the-ground evidence as well as supplying other leads that helped round out the story.

Jorgensen’s talk at the Forts on March 14 will provide listeners with his bird’seye view of area roads as they developed up until 1919, and focus in on the legacy of old Neshwadana (now Danbury). To illustrate his talk, he adds, he’ll tote along several “old maps and the original plat book of Burnett County started by the first surveyors in 1844. I know of only two of these books that exist. I’ll also bring with me a rare copy of the first road map of Burnett County from 1901.”

Many of his pictures will also be on view, bringing to life a facet of area history so ordinary folks, rarely stop to think about it. Clayton Jorgensen has, though, and eagerly looks forward to sharing his discoveries at Forts Folle Avoine in this special, free-admission program at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 14.

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Just getting old The elderly couple sat in my office and discussed their multiple and varied ailments. We talked in detail about how they felt and how they responded to the suggested treatment options. I reviewed the various tests that had been completed and presented the findings to them. After a pause, I explained that the tests confirmed, “You are just getting old.”

It is hard to face the reality of growing old. Old sounds dismal and final like the final chapter in a not-so-good novel. Old defines the moldy leftovers in the back of the refrigerator. Old is the rusted remains of a barbed wire fence on the edge of a forgotten farm. I looked at these people and saw eloquence, adventure and challenge in their past, I saw stories that needed to be told and lessons learned that needed to be passed to another generation. I saw history. I saw a desire to drive in a vehicle that wouldn’t start anymore. I saw the marks of hardship and survival in the lines on their faces. I saw the creases at the corners of their eyes from experiencing joy and happiness. I saw people that had lived a full life, but I didn’t see “old.” I felt that we needed to redefine age.

Ironically many of our material possessions increase in value with time.

Books, for example, may be old but we refer to them as classics. I have a number of classics that I enjoy. Dog-eared and worn, they reflect the timeless value and treasured wisdom they contain. Perhaps beyond a certain age, we should call ourselves classics. How about relics or antiques? Antiques are good to look at but somehow are relegated to either display or storage and not much usefulness. Relics are a lot like rusted farm equipment left behind the barn, their usefulness limited to being a trellis for weeds and a hidden bird’s nest. If I had to be defined or described by any of these, I am not sure what I would choose. I think food offers a better option.

Aged cheddar certainly is more valuable than young cheddar but can be a bit sharp. How about wine? Wine is almost always more valuable as it ages, but have you read the descriptions of

Growing up &

Growing Old John Ingalls wine by connoisseurs? How would you like to describe Grandma as a wine taster might: “She has a great nose and good legs with hints of tobacco and leather”; “To really appreciate her you need to pull the cork and let her breathe!”

There is always the politically correct way to describe the aging process. We could refer to someone as “chronologically impaired” or having had “excessive time exposure.” There is the saying, “A rose by any other name still smells as sweet,” in the same way old by any other name is still old.

In Western culture we expend huge amounts of money and energy fighting the inevitable aging process, from the simple and cosmetic changes such as hair dye and makeup to aggressive and potentially dangerous ones like hormones, steroids and surgical procedures. Maybe we need to learn to accept ourselves as we are but live to the fullest each day that we have. We also need to realize that some are old at 50 and some are young at 80. Learn to think and live young no matter how chronologically impaired you may be.

All of the great classics are timeless and fresh every time you read them. It is OK to grow old but remember to live young.

I drip, I drag, some parts they sag I hardly ever go out.

My bones they hurt, my bowels don’t work, I think I got the gout.

I left my teeth in Iowa.

My eyes are getting cloudy.

Now playing Bingo with the girls Is seeming kind of rowdy.

My doc has fancy names for my aches and pains, I can’t remember what I am told.

He said I am chronologically impaired But I know I’m just getting old.

Send-off this weekend for nearly 400 soldiers heading to Iraq NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN State, local and military officials will honor about 400 Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers in four separate send-off ceremonies Saturday and Sunday before they depart for their tour of duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The soldiers are members of the 724th Engineer Battalion headquartered in Hayward, with units in Superior, Spooner, Chippewa Falls, Medford, Tomahawk and Rhinelander. The soldiers were notified in October of the mobilization. Following local send-off events, the troops will report to Fort McCoy for several weeks of mobilization training before departing for Iraq.

A battalion-sized send-off ceremony will be held when mobilization requirements have been completed.

All events are open to the public and will take place this Saturday and Sunday at the following locations: Medford

Early Learning students visit Coens

— 273rd Engineer Company (Sapper), Saturday at 10 a.m. at Medford Middle School; Superior — 950th Engineer Company (Clearance), Saturday at 3 p.m. at Superior High School; Hayward — Company A (Forward Support), 724th Engineer Battalion, Sunday at noon, at Hayward High School; Chippewa Falls — Headquarters Company, 724th Engineer Battalion: Sunday at 4 p.m. at Chippewa Falls Middle School.

The 724th Engineer Battalion last mobilized to Iraq in March 2003 to July 2004 where they provided engineer support to coalition forces.

Since Sept. 11, 2001, every unit in the Wisconsin National Guard has deployed soldiers and airmen in support of the global war on terrorism. There are currently about 100 Guard members on active duty in Iraq, Afghanistan and several other places around the world. with submitted information

Polk County Early Learning Center 4K students completed their winter unit last week with a horse-drawn sleigh ride. This is the second year that Bruce and June Coen, owners of Rock Ridge Belgians in Luck, have made this field trip possible by donating their time and services. Each of the four classes enjoyed the springlike weather as they traveled through the surrounding fields and woods watching for animal tracks and other wildlife. Rock Ridge Belgians is open year-round providing hayrides and sleigh rides in season. - Special photo

Friends of the Grantsburg Library Spring Gala set Jim Gilbert, WCCO radio consulting naturalist and author, will be guest speaker GRANTSBURG – Jim Gilbert, author of “Minnesota Nature Notes” and consulting naturalist for WCCO Radio will be the guest speaker at the sixth-annual Spring Gala for the Grantsburg Library at the Crex Convention Center in Grantsburg on Saturday, April 24.

Gilbert is a widely known and respected naturalist and recorder of Minnesota’s flora and fauna. He serves as a consultant for WCCO Radio, and his phenological observations are also found in regular columns in the Star Tribune and the Waconia Patriot as well as the Minnesota Weatherguide/Environmental Calendar. He is the former campus naturalist and director of the Linnaeus Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College. The Spring Gala fundraiser event, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, will help benefit the library.

The library moved to its present facility located in the Grantsburg Community Center and Grantsburg Village Office Complex 10 years ago after outgrowing its location in Grantsburg’s old hospital building. Since the move patron use and the library’s inventory and services have increased each year.

The library provides the public with a large selection of reading and audio-vi-

Jim Gilbert sual materials and offers the community many valuable services and programs including space for the local book club, training and workshops, computer access and wireless Internet for laptops to library patrons. The library also offers students after-school and summer reading programs, a preschool story hour, and other special children’s events throughout the year.

The Gala evening will begin with a social hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. followed by Gilbert’s presentation.

For more information and to make reservations call Leil Hunt at 715-463-2495 or Sally Craven at 715-463-2347. - submitted

Blue and Gold Awards Banquet held

NARFE meets March 11 AMERY - The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold a dinner meeting at noon on Thursday, March 11, at Cricket’s, formerly The Tac, in Amery.

All federal and retired federal em-

ployees are welcome. Reservations may be made by phoning 715-269-8618 by Monday noon, March 8. - with submitted information

The Frederic Cub Scouts recently held their annual Blue and Gold Awards Banquet where the boys received various awards they have earned this year.

The Cub Scouts are also gearing up for the Pinewood Derby, which will be held on Saturday, March 27, at the Frederic Elementary School. Come join the fun and cheer on your favorite car. - Photo submitted

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A day in the snowy woods Many area skiers race the Birkie assisted by local volunteers

by Gregg Westigard HAYWARD – Last Saturday many local hardies put on their skis again and raced through the quiet snowy woods from Cable to Hayward.

Among the 10,000 skiers in the variety of races including the 50k (31 mile) Birkebeiner, the 54k classic Birkie race, and the 23k Kortelopet were some 50 skiers from the Polk and Burnett counties area. And deep in the woods just past the midpoint of the Birkie, several dozen volunteers from the area gathered at the Gravel Pit food station to offer the skiers water, bananas, and encouragement.

William Johnson IV of Frederic has led the Gravel Pit crew of volunteers for over a dozen years. The crew arrives at the food station, a mile off the nearest road in the pine forest, about 8:30 a.m. to set up tables and cut bananas and oranges. The first skiers leave Cable, 31 kilometers away, about that time. Around 9:30, the first skiers are arriving at the Gravel Pit and by noon the area is a mass of racers. By 3 p.m., the field has thinned out, the bananas are gone, and the volunteers think of next year.

Those who have never helped at the food station are missing a treat. The crew sees and meets the 4,000 skiers face to face and shares their stories (that sharing does not include the first wave of skiers who move through the Gravel Pit so fast they probably never notice them).

The common phrase at the Gravel Pit is “Thank you,” thanks for helping, thanks for doing the race.

A personal note on the race. I go to a point in the woods a kilometer from the food station to get photos of the skiers. The spot on a sunny Saturday morning is totally quiet. The wellgroomed trail is a smooth ribbon of snow. My only companion is a porcupine in the pine above me. Suddenly there is a flash of color in the distant trees. Even ready for the action, it is always a surprise how fast and quietly the first skiers come past and disappear over the hill. It is sighting, clickclick-click, gone. Never a sound. A magic moment each year.

It is sighting, click-click-click, gone.

Local skiers at the Birkie

The Birkebeiner course offers a scenic view of the countryside between Cable and Hayward. Photos by Gregg Westigard unless otherwise noted

by Gregg Westigard BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – Some 50 local skiers raced in the Birkebeiner and shorter Kortelopet last Saturday. Included in that group were several parent/child combinations. The skiers are grouped by home address and are listed alphabetically regardless of whether they raced in the Birkie or the Kortelopet.

Amery: Larry Behne, Thomas Carlson, Brooke and Dan Draxler, Greg Hoelscher, Christopher and Craig Johnson, James and Stephen Monette, Mark Oman and Emily and Michael Swanson.

Centuria: James Kelley Clayton: Jane Tabor, Carol Wickboldt and Carol Wozniak.

Comstock: James and Jesse Rennicke.

Danbury: Jerry Becker and Steve Pearson.

Frederic: Ian Karl, David Kettula, Ross Longhini and Vicki Longhini.

Grantsburg: Roderick Kleiss.

Luck: Bruce Campbell, Robert Ditsch, Eric Olson and Paul and Jes Pedersen.

Osceola: Michael Colaizy, Steven Edling, David Fehlen, Adam Pieri-Johnson, Kevin Rogers, Neil Soltis and Steve Wendt.

St. Croix Falls: Kevin Klein, Thomas Meister and Robert and Samuel Nichols.

Siren: Gary Beecroft Webster: Joseph Bjorklund Other: Richard Geisen, Blaise Sopiwnik Among the young skiers are Jesse Rennicke and Samuel Nichols, both 15 years old, and 13-year-old Jes Pedersen

James Rennicke of Comstock was one of the local skiers completing the American Birkebeiner on Saturday.

William Johnson IV of Frederic (photo above) gave directions to the Gravel Pit crew of volunteers prior to the race.

LEFT: This skier, standing at 7 feet tall, had a towering view of the course. At Hayward, 13-year-old Jes Pedersen, Luck, skies his first Kortelopet. He skied the 23-kilometer race in 1 hour and 36 minutes. - Photo submitted

Luck sixth-graders Emma Pedersen and Derek Rennicke both completed the 3.5-kilometer Jr. Birkie race in just over 16 minutes. – Photo submitted

Jerry Tischer of Frederic (photo at left) was one of dozens of volunteers handing out drinks and refreshments to thousands of Birkebeiner skiers who came through the food station.

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Hope for a Cure Basket Bingo cancer fundraiser

The Hope for a Cure Basket Bingo event drew its largest attendance ever since the annual fundraiser for cancer research and Burnett County’s Relay for Life was started five years ago. Over 150 people attended the day of Bingo fun held at the Northwoods Crossing Events Center in Siren on Sunday, Feb. 28. This year’s event was the most successful ever with $8,370 raised. All proceeds from the event go to the American Cancer Society and the Burnett County Relay for Life. The event is sponsored by the Pink Ladies Relay for Life Team and the Burnett County Sentinel.

Josiah Wegner and James Prunty concentrate on their Bingo cards at The Hope for a Cure Basket Bingo event held at the Northwoods Crossing Events Center in Siren on Feb. 28.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Anke Olesen smiles as she calmly signals she’s got bingo during The Hope for a Cure Basket Bingo event.

Jill Anderson was the winner of the special raffle drawing for a Longaberger beverage tub basket and holder at the sixth-annual The Hope for a Cure Basket Bingo event at the Northwoods Crossing Events Center in Siren on Feb. 28. Anderson came from Green Bay to play Bingo with her family at the annual event and is also a member of the Sam’s Club Relay for Life team in honor of her nephew Sam Vasatka of Siren. All proceeds from the fundraiser go to benefit the American Cancer Society and the Burnett County Relay for Life, which helps people in the area diagnosed with cancer.

Barry Norenberg, son of Sandy Eng, organizer of the Hope for a Cure Basket Bingo event, called the numbers for all the Bingo games at the annual cancer fundraiser held Seven-year-old Britta Hibbs was all smiles after last Sunday at the Northwoods Crossing winning a Longaberger basket and treat during Events Center in Siren. Norenberg has been the event’s bingo caller since the fundraiser the fifth-annual The Hope for a Cure Basket Bingo event. was started five years ago.

Dylan Strait smiles as his mother, Denise, yells out bingo at the Hope for a Cure Basket Bingo fundraiser held at Northwoods Crossing Event Center in Siren last Sunday afternoon.

Andrea Freed posed for a photo with the Longaberger Basket she won playing Bingo.

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White-Tail Tavern hosted antique snowmobile show

This 1960 Polaris W-7 demonstates just how much snowmobiles have changed over the last 50 years. The snowmobile is owned by Tim Thour.

Four-year-old Morgyn Johnson (back) and 19-month-old Mykah (front) find the 1973 Kitty Kat snowmobile just the right size to pretend on. The Johnsons brought the snowmobile to the antique snowmobile show held at White-Tail Tavern in Webster this Saturday, Feb. 28.

Photos by Sherill Summer

This beautifully restored 1963 Polaris, owned by Steve Baar, was one of 82 entries at the antique snowmobile show held on Saturday, Feb. 28, at White-Tail Tavern.

RIGHT: Jeff Howe of Siren brought his 1972 Polaris Colt to the antique snowmobile show in Webster.

LEFT: The antique snowmobile show wasn't just about snowmobiles. Richard Adolphson of Falun wore this vintage snowmobile suit from the 1970s.

Full-moon presentation at Crex

A group of 20 people gathered outside the Crex Wildlife Education and Visitor Center for a full-moon hike lead by Crex Center Natural Resources Educator Ali Cordie. The mild evening temperatures on Feb. 28 made for a beautiful trek on the trail behind the center to watch the full “snow� moon rising.

LEFT: Mary and Kim Hinrichs listened as Ali Cordie, the natural resources educator for the Crex Wildlife Education and Visitor Center, gave a presentation on the science and folklore of full moons. After the presentation, Cordie and the group of 20 attending hiked the trail behind the center to watch the Feb. 28 full moon rising. This is the first in a full-moon series to be presented at the center each month during the full moon. - Photos by Priscilla Bauer

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The Big Read kickoff

The Big Read kickoff began in St. Croix Falls at the National Park Service Visitor Center Saturday, Feb. 27. Acclaimed Wisconsin author David Rhodes - seen speaking to the crowd from the upper right - was the first featured author for the series. Close to 100 people attended to hear Rhodes speak. His work is one of the recommended novels for the Big Read series, which culminates with a Festival Theatre community production of the Thornton Wilder classic 1938 play, “Our Town.” Wilder’s literary work is also part of the series, and the attendees at the Big Read-ception were given copies of Wilder’s work, as part of an educational grant through the National Endowment for the Arts. The NPS event also included the debut of a local photojournalism series by several local photographers, as well as details on starting book clubs, reading groups and getting involved in community theater. Future events include workshops, classroom events on literature, live theater tours for schoolkids and discussion groups. A March 14 presentation at the Festival Theatre by National Public Radio host and author Jean Feraca is one of the next events for the series.

Frederic Middle School honor band

Acclaimed Wisconsin author David Rhodes was the featured speaker at The Big Read kickoff event at the National Park Service Visitor Center in St. Croix Falls, Saturday, Feb. 27. Rhodes is seen here chatting with local writer Lisa Doerr (R). The author’s critically acclaimed novel “Driftless” was over a decade in the making, and was Rhodes’ first published work since 1977. He answered questions on everything from how he deals with the writing process to his take on electronic media and the future of writing. - Photos by Greg Marsten

On Feb. 2, Frederic Middle School band and vocal music students brought home medals from the Wisconsin Schools Music Association district solo and ensemble held at Luck. Those participating included Abbey Pickard, Class B flute solo, 2 rating; Lara Harlander, Class C flute solo, 1 rating; Zach Williamson, Class C French horn solo, 1 rating, Class C piano solo 1 rating; Claire and Elise Coddington, Class B vocal duet, 2 rating; Mark Olson, Abeni Lundeen-Brooks, Kendra Mosay, Mya Rivera, Hunter Dodds, Zach Williamson and Zane Matz, Class C percussion ensemble, 1 rating. - Photo submitted

St. Paddy's celebration coming to Festival Theatre ST. CROIX FALLS – The Sweet Colleens will be in concert at Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls in a pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m.

“There’s no doubt about it that this will be one of the highest energy concerts of the season,” says Danette Olsen, Festival’s director. “When I first heard the Sweet Colleens back in 2003, there were about 300 people jammed into Kieran’s Pub and the entire place was completely connected to the music that night. Following their first concert at Festival last spring, I literally had people stop me in the grocery store and on the street to rave about the performance.”

Led by singer-songwriter Jeremy Greenhouse, the Sweet Colleens are difficult to pigeonhole. While their playlist features a strong selection of Celtic roots music, these five multi-instrumentalists have established a trademark musical dexterity that crosses genres that include alternative country, Caribbean, country and Cajun sounds.

While the band has forged its reputation as a favorite in the Twin Cities Irish

The Sweet Colleens pub scene, the Sweet Colleens offer a wide range of musical backgrounds that have formed their musical sensibilities.

Greenhouse (vocals, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica) has recorded and performed extensively with Celtic, rock,

Cajun and country acts in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. Dave Bille (acoustic and electric guitar) is a highly soughtafter studio musician who has played with many of the Twin Cities best artists.

Pete Sandvik (accordion, guitar, vocals)

brings Cajun and rock influences and classically trained dexterity to his accordion playing with the Sweet Colleens.

Dave Bade (bass, vocals) offers rocksolid bass during the Sweet Colleens live shows, and everything from bluegrass picking guitar solos to cello on their recordings. Jeff Gram (drums, steel drum, percussion) has recorded and performed across the U.S. and Europe in rock, blues, folk, and classical ensembles.

Together, The Sweet Colleens offer a unique high-energy roots sound.

Tickets for the Sweet Colleens are on sale now with advance seating at $21 or $26 at the door. Upcoming concerts include: Brian Wicklund and The Fiddle Pals, Once Upon a River with Dan Chouinard, Randy Sabien, and Monroe Crossing.

Festival Theatre is located in historic downtown St. Croix Falls, at 210 North Washington Street. For more information, to order tickets or join the Festival Theatre mailing list, call 715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002 or go to the Web at www.festivaltheatre.org. - submitted

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SCRMC general surgeon to speak at March meeting ST. CROIX FALLS - General surgeon Dr. Claudio Nunes, will be the featured speaker at St. Croix Regional Medical Center’s next free HealthSense discussion.

Since March is Colorectal Screening Month, Nunes will begin by explaining why colorectal screening is so crucial for preventing colon cancer. Nunes will also talk about another screening available for varicose veins and a procedure for removing them called VNUS closure.

Following the program, free vein screening will be offered from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Registration and completing a simple form is required to participate in the vein screening. Program attendees can also register at the 6 p.m. event.

“We invite the public to join us on the third Thursday of every month for information on a health-related topic as our series continues,” said SCRMC’s marketing director Sandra Williams.

SCRMC’s HealthSense series is held in the medical center’s hospital atrium, 235 State Street, in St. Croix Falls, located just across Dr. Claudio Nunes the river from Taylors Falls.

Nunes is a full-time general surgeon who joined St. Croix Regional Medical Center in 2007 and regularly sees patients in St. Croix Falls. He

provides a broad range of surgical procedures for adults and children, including preoperative evaluation and follow-up care, colonoscopies and VNUS closure.

In addition, those attending the program can receive free blood pressure checks and health information.

Light refreshments will be served. Preregistration is not necessary, except for the vein screening from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.

For additional information, visit www.scrmc.org or call 715-483-0579, or 800-828-3627, Ext. 2579. from SCRMC

Wisconsin Interstate Park ST. CROIX FALLS - Join naturalist Julie Fox at 10 a.m. on Thursdays through March at the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park for a story and activity chosen especially for preschoolers and their parents. Please bring clothing for outdoor play (weather permitting).

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. For more information call Fox at 715483-3747. - submitted

Auditions announced FREDERIC - Frederic auditions for Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical adaptation of “Sleeping Beauty” will be held Monday, March 8, at 3:30 p.m. at Frederic Elementary School.

The golden age of Hollywood comes to life in this over-the-top version of the classic tale. Set on a movie set in the 1930s, everything that can go wrong does!

Up to 74 local young people are needed to play the roles of Rose, Mallory, Colin, Eugene, Becki, Gwen, Julia, Anna and the rest of the Movie Stars; The Director, Assistant Director, Producer, Cameraman, Assistant Cameraman, Makeup Girl, Soundman, Dance Coach, Sheep Wrangler, Coffee Girl, Chauncy, Chancy, Chintzy, The Reporter, The Henchmen and The Sheep.

Auditions are open to Frederic area youth, grade two through 12. The audition process lasts up to two hours, and all auditioners are required to be in attendance the complete time. Rehearsals will be after school the remainder of the week, with performances scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the elementary school.

Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre professionals, Gavin Nachtigall and Ana Hagedorn, co-direct this production and will play the roles of a bumbling hypnotist and the Queen Diva of all stage mothers.

Tickets for the performance are adults $5 and children 3 to 18, $3 and are available at the door. The Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre residency is being sponsored by Frederic Community Education with financial help from Polk Burnett Operation Round-up.

For more information contact Ann Fawver at 715-3274868. - with submitted information

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LUCK – Do you wish you had some creative solutions for your closet clutter challenges? Professional organizer Susi McCune will share practical techniques to help you make a place for everything ... and then put everything in its place. Learn the magic question that will get your closet under control. Wouldn’t it be great to have an organized place for all your clothes, shoes, purses, etc.? Find out how to get it without emptying everything into a pile on the bed! Being organized can help you feel better about yourself, as well as your surroundings.

The class will be held on Thursday, March 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Luck School. Preregistration is needed

by March 1; class cost is $10. To register, contact Luck Community Ed at 715-472-2152, ext. 103. Must have 10 preregistrations to hold this class.

McCune’s organizing books and products will be available for purchase after class. - submitted

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Area FFA chapters attend state leadership conference POLK COUNTY - Officers from the Frederic, Luck, St. Croix Falls and Unity FFA chapters attended the Wisconsin Association of FFA Halftime Leadership Conference held at the Ramada Hotel in Stevens Point, Jan. 8-9.

More than 400 FFA members, advisors and state FFA officers participated. The Halftime Leadership Conference provides FFA chapter leaders from around the state the opportunity to set goals and prepare for the second half of their year of service in their local FFA chapters.

FFA members attended workshops focused on leadership and personal development, membership and chapter development, opportunities in FFA and publicity through FFA Week activities.

They learned about preparing for FFA events and getting involved in community service.

Officers attending the conference included: Terry McKinney, Summer Johnson, Carrie Bartlett, Kim Culver, Abby Culver, April Johnson and Naomi Williamson. Unity FFA advisor Jeanne Alling commented that the four FFA chapters have started to collaborate together to get members more active by participating together. “Riding nearly four hours with a car full of girls could be an experience for anyone, but this was really exciting to see all of them talk about how they can help each other with activities, how to make their chapters more active by doing things at their home schools. They really stepped

FFA officers attending the recent Halftime Conference in Stevens Point included front: Terry McKinney-Frederic FFA. Back row (L to R): Abby Culver - St. Croix Falls FFA; April Johnson - Unity FFA; Kim Culver - St. Croix Falls FFA; Summer Johnson - Luck FFA; Naomi Williamson-Unity FFA; and Carrie Bartlett - Luck FFA. - Special photo up and took on the state theme of Leading Out Loud to heart with their ideas for a better program.”

The Halftime conference has an over-25year tradition for Wisconsin FFA members to bring top leaders together to assist in

leadership development and local FFA chapter activities. This year’s leadership conference was designed and conducted by the 2009-10 Wisconsin State FFA officers. The theme of the conference was Oh The Places You Will Go.

“Halftime is one of the premier leadership conferences in our state and designed by student leaders. It allows FFA chapter leaders to develop their leadership skills, learn more about FFA activities and meet people while having fun,” said Cheryl Zimmerman, state FFA executive director.

“We are able to provide young people with an excellent experience to develop their leadership skills and get them excited about agriculture, agricultural education and the FFA so they can build their local programs.”

FFA advisors were also busy during the weekend as they attended workshops to learn more about developing classroom curriculum and getting up to date on new materials for their agricultural education programs.

The Wisconsin Association of FFA, comprised of 250 local chapters in high schools across the state, prepares nearly 18,000 students for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA activities and programs complement instruction in agriculture education by giving students practical experience in the application of agricultural skills and knowledge gained in classes.

FFA’s mission is to develop premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. - submitted

Ongoing events E V E RY M O N .

Frederic Senior Center St. Croix Falls Senior Center

• Spades, 1 p.m.

EV E RY TU E S .

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• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m

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• Amery Senior Center Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 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.

TOPS

• Good Sam, St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m.

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• Balsam Lake Aging Office Mar. 4 715-485-8599 • Frederic Senior Center Mar. 11, 9 a.m.-Noon 715-327-4155/8623

• Pokeno, 1 p.m.

• 500, 6:30 p.m.

•<Pokeno, 1 p.m.

•<Mini Flea Market, 2nd Wednesdays

•<Exercise, 10 a.m.

•<Skipbo, 11 a.m.

• 500, 6:30-10 p.m.

• Bridge, 10 a.m.-Noon

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• Noon Meal, Cards Follow

• St. Croix Falls Senior Center • Siren Senior Center Mar. 17 Mar. 8 715-483-1901 April 5, 12 715-349-7810

E V E RY F R I .

• Fishbowl Sportsmen’s Club At Smitty’s Saloon, Webster, 5-7 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Jed’s Laker Lounge, 5 p.m.

• Lake Country Riders At The Pour House, 5:30 p.m.

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•<Luck Senior Center, 5 p.m., • Trinity Lutheran Church, 715-472-2341 Osceola, 8:30 a.m., •<Comforts of Home, Frederic, 715-755-3123 5:30 p.m.

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•<Dining at Five Every Second Thursday, 5 p.m., 715-866-5300 •<Ruby’s, Siren, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Nancy’s Sweet Indulgences Is Closing Their Siren Store, However, They Will Still Be Doing Business From Their Grantsburg Location Located At 14897 Skog Road!

Nancy’s Country Kitchen

E V E RY F R I .

• Bingo Every Second & Fourth Friday, 1 p.m.

Webster Senior Center Food Shelf

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EV E RY SAT.

E V E RY F R I .

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• YLRA At Yellow Lake Lodge, Webster, 3-5 p.m • Siren Lions At Bobbie’s World, 4 p.m.

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CHURCH NEWS Sleigh rides at Zion Lutheran

Roots and fruits While traveling through East Texas one year, my husband and I came across a yellow pine that had fallen over the highway. It had rained so much that summer, the shallow roots of the tree apparently became too weak to keep the tree upright. That meant no more seeds for the squirrels.

Many factors enter into the production of seeds and other fruit. The strength of the root system—the foundation, if you will—is key to a tree’s fruit-bearing ability. We can apply this to our daily lives. As parents, a strong foundation of child-rearing lessons— through reading, observation, or the Perspectives experiences of our parents, grandparents, and other elders—can bring the good fruit of balanced love and discipline. Without such a foundation, we can make mistakes that might hinder emotional growth in our children.

This key applies to us spiritually, too. We cannot produce fruit (good works) for God’s kingdom without being rooted in the truth of his Word. Faith in God will make our hearts soft and pliable, like good soil, and will automatically produce good fruit.

Faith without works is dead, the Bible says. “Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” (James 2:18) But works without faith are spiritually hollow. Sometimes we forget about our roots and produce works that look good but are accomplished through ulterior motives. For some, good works are done to create a feel-good sense of accomplishment. For others, it’s to create a “look at me” feeling of self-aggrandizement.

Jesus speaks against such thinking. “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them.” (Matthew 6:1) Others do good works because it’s “the thing to do” to get ahead in this world, or out of obligation for the sake of family, church, or community.

We are to be “rooted and grounded in love …” (Ephesians 3:17) so we can comprehend the fullness of Christ’s love.

Love must be the motive for our good works.

What? Love the criminal and help him, too? Jesus says yes. “If you love those who love you, what reward have you? … Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 6:43-45) Lord, strengthen our faith—our root system—so we can bear the fruit of your love not for our own sake but to honor your commandment to love others as you love us. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at www.sallybair.com.

Sally Bair Eternal

On Saturday, Feb. 27, the members and friends of Zion Lutheran Church of Bone Lake were treated to some fun sleigh rides through the woods. Dean Johnson, his family and neighbors provided sleighs, driven by horses, and a tasty lunch. - Photo submitted

SIREN - The Webster/Siren After 5 Women’s Club will meet Monday, March 15, 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Fellowship Hall, Hwy. 35, in Siren. This dinner meeting will be $9 inclusive.

All area ladies are invited to attend.

Their theme will be “Somewhere over the Rainbow” with music provided by Jennifer Swenson, Webster. Connie O’Gara of Webster will give a “Spring Fever” feature. Special speaker will be Joanne Boche, Edina, Minn. As a tour director for AAA, Boche has traveled to more than 50 countries. This traffic consultant and world traveler will reveal the rules of the road to navigate in these stressful times.

For reservations call Jane Jeffers at 715-556-0081. If unable to attend, please cancel before the day of the meeting.

This club is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. with submitted information

EDLING FUNERAL HOME Serving our community since 1903.

Traditional & Cremation Services D a v i d E d l i ng Funeral Director Grantsburg St. Croix Falls

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E-edition - this complete issue is online now. www.the-leader.net

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

MARCH 8 - MARCH 12

MONDAY

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Chicken salad on a ciabatta bun, chips, raw veggies, dip OR Oriental salad.

Combo bar.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

LUNCH Pizza, raw veggies, dip OR chickenstrip salad.

EARLY RELEASE

BREAKFAST Rice Krispie bar.

LUNCH Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, creamed corn OR chicken-taco salad.

BREAKFAST Apple sticks.

LUNCH Grilled cheese, tomato soup, winter mix OR tuna salad.

Tastries.

BREAKFAST

FREDERIC

LUNCH BBQ pork on a bun, cheesy potatoes or sweet potatoes OR turkey salad.

GRANTSBURG

LUNCH Sloppy joe, french fries, baked beans, pineapple tidbits, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, fresh veggies, peaches, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Hot ham & cheese, bun, buttered noodles, steamed broccoli, banana, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Taco salad with fixings, rice, corn, sliced pears, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, marinara sauce, rice, sliced carrots, mandarin oranges, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/bagel.

LUNCH Baked ham, cheesy potatoes, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 712.

BREAKFAST Cereal/pancakes.

LUNCH Taco Tuesday, hard or soft shell, peas, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/donut holes.

LUNCH Build your own sub, chips, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 712.

BREAKFAST Cereal/long john.

LUNCH Hot dogs, potato smiles, baked beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hamburger, 7-12.

NO SCHOOL

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Tacos (hard/soft shell), lettuce, refried beans, warm cinnamon apple slices, corn bread. Alt.: Fajita/bacon wrap.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks, juice and milk.

LUNCH Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, lettuce salad, peas, pears.

Alt.: Ham and cheese sandwich.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Tuna sandwich, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, carrots, peaches. Alt.: Pita pocket.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon tastry, juice and milk.

LUNCH Grilled cheese sandwich and ravioli, veggies, beans, applesauce. Alt.: Orange-glazed chicken.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Cheese pizza, bread stick, corn, veggies, pineapple tidbits. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

ST. CROIX FALLS

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Chicken patty, spicy potato wedge, peas, applesauce. Alt.: Hamburger, baked potato soup.

BREAKFAST Waffles with fruit.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, tatter tots, baked beans, pineapple/orange. Alt.: Beef stew.

BREAKFAST Pretzel with cheese.

LUNCH Spaghetti, meat sauce, garlic toast, broccoli with cheese, pears. Alt.: Chicken Alfredo.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet, breakfast potato, toast.

LUNCH Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, green beans, peaches. Alt.: Ham & cheese.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon roll, yogurt cup.

LUNCH Cheese pizza, lettuce salad, steamed corn, spicy apples. Alt.: Burritos.

UNITY

BREAKFAST Lumberjacks.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets and rice.

Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

WEBSTER

LUNCH Beef stew, salad, bread stick, pears.

Pancakes.

BREAKFAST

Early risers.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Spaghetti, green beans and bread sticks.

LUNCH Pork chop or salisbury steak, potatoes and gravy, juice bars.

LUNCH Cook’s choice OR pancakes, sausage, hash browns, mandarin oranges.

LUNCH Polish sausage, bun, sauerkraut, baked beans OR Swedish meatballs, rice, green beans, peaches.

BREAKFAST Belgian waffles w/toppings.

LUNCH Cook’s choice.

EARLY RELEASE LUNCH Chicken patty, cheese slice, bun, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOL IN-SERVICE DAY

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OBITUARIES/CHURCH NEWS Annette Talbert

World Day of Prayer service set at Siren

For an appointment, call

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Annette Talbert, 72, Shell Lake, died March 1, 2010, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on Oct. 26, 1937, to Elmer and Irene (Frey) Glessing in Sarona.

Annette was a 1954 graduate of Shell Lake High School. She was united in marriage to William Talbert on Dec. 7, 1955. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and remained faithful to Jehovah God, making his name and purpose known until the last moments of her life. This love learned through Jesus Christ’s example touched the hearts of many, which can be seen by the numerous amount of friends in her life.

Annette loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She loved music, whether it was playing the piano, dancing or singing. This love went with her whether it was time spent gardening or hiking around waterfalls. She always found enjoyment in the creative works of our heavenly Father. The importance of keeping the love of God and her family close were foremost in her life.

Annette was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Glessing; and sister, Doreen (Glessing) Drost.

She is survived by her husband, William Talbert; children, Gerald (Darla) Talbert, William (Mary Christner) Talbert, Elmer (Pam Pomykala) Talbert, Kathleen (David) Mercer, Ronald (Kathleen) Talbert, Duane (Mary) Talbert, Tabitha (Steve) Soltis; mother, Irene Glessing; 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Darrel (Patricia) Glessing, Richard Glessing, Donald (Barbara) Glessing; brother-in-law, Harvey (Sue) Drost; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2 p.m., at the Spooner Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. There will be a time of gathering 30 minutes prior to the service. Shawn Hestad will be officiating.

Immediately following the service there will be a time of fellowship held at the Shell Lake Community Center.

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the recovery efforts for earthquake victims in Haiti.

World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year, and who, in many countries, have a continuing relationship in prayer and service. It is a movement initiated and carried out by women in more than 170 countries and regions. This year people from the nation of Cameroon developed the theme. - submitted

Milltown Lutheran Church presents "Treasures of the Heart" MILLTOWN – Michelle Rayburn will be a guest speaker at the Milltown Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 13, during their annual women’s retreat. The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. with coffee and will end after lunch. Contact Sandy at 715-825-3596 for reservations. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Rayburn is a speaker, freeMichelle Rayburn lance writer and musician with a passion for helping people connect the dots between faith, creativity and everyday life. She writes a monthly column for Wisconsin Christian News called Habits for Quality Living

Cremation Society Of Northwest Wisconsin “Affordable Options For Every Family” Now Serving: Burnett, Polk, Washburn & Surrounding Counties

and her writing has appeared in Christian Communicator, Focus on the Family, Indeed, The Heartbeat of the Home and some online publications.

Drawing on her ministry experience, her creative hobbies and her previous work as a registered nurse, she helps others discover the joy of finding God in everyday life. In “Treasures of the Heart,” Rayburn will demonstrate some of her favorite shabby chic and trash to treasure decorating ideas and she’ll also talk about how life’s greatest disappointments and circumstances we’d rather discard can be precious treasures from God. – with submitted information

THANK YOU

The family of Kenneth Hanson would like to extend their gratitude to those people who gave their support and sympathy after his passing.

We would especially like to thank Pastors Dorothy Sandahl, Pastor Charles Arndt and Shawn Gudmanson for their touching contributions to the memorial service; the staffs at the Good Samaritan Center and SCRMC for their care and compassion during his final days, and to Edling Funeral Home for taking care of the arrangements, and last, but not least, the lunch served by the women of the church.

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Four Siren churches – Siren Assembly of God, Siren Covenant, Bethany Lutheran and Siren Methodist, sponsor the local service. Ladies from the churches plan and participate in the service. The public is invited.

This year Gail Ward will deliver the message, based on the theme. A freewill offering will be taken to help

God saw that she was getting tired and a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around her and whispered, “Come with me.”

With tearful eyes, we watched her suffer, and saw her fade away.

Although we loved her dearly, we could not make her stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands to rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Sadly Missed By Her Family

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THANK YOU

Our family would like to express our utmost appreciation to our family and friends for their unbelievable acts of kindness during this terrible time, the loss of our dad, Gary.

The amazing support you have shown will always be in our hearts. Your love for us and Gary has given us strength to cope.

To our longtime part of the family, Father John Lapensky, to Sue Prochaska for her unconditional friendship. To all our family and friends for the beautiful flowers, generous food, money and shoulders to cry on. To Ballard-Sunder Funeral Homes’ Charlie and Jeannie, your job is not easy, you are at the top of our list. Jeannie, God has blessed you with an awesome gift to ease the pain of a family consumed in sorrow. You will be rewarded Jeannie, you are on God’s list of the Best of Best!

Thanks to all of you and one last hug to you from Gary!

Carolyn, Shannon, Nick Stage & Family

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere thanks to all our family, friends, neighbors and the staff at the nursing home in Luck, for their acts of love, support, concern and sympathy shown us during the loss of our mother, Helen Bengtson. We also want to thank those who gave flowers and memorial donations in her memory; we truly appreciate all these kindnesses.

Our special thanks to Pastor David Almlie for his many visits to mother, for his kindheartedness and prayers for our entire family, and for his compassionate memorial service.

We want to thank Sandy Lundquist, whose piano accompaniment was so beautiful, and our thanks to Laryn Larson for joining Lynda in singing “Halsa Dem Dar Hemma.” Also our special thanks to Don Carlson.

The ladies of WELCA prepared such a delicious lunch for everyone after the service, to them our heartfelt thanks.

To everyone whose life Mother touched, we will be forever grateful.

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We would like to express our sincere thank-you to everyone who made the celebration of Gary Stage’s life a wonderful one.

Thanks to Kevin & Juka for all their support and love.

Thanks to all the friends who came with support with gifts & food.

Thanks to the guys who came and played music for him.

In the words of Gary, “Why you do this for me?”

Simple, we loved you ...

Rest high on that mountain, Cowboy!

Your beloved family & friends “Yo, Yo” 506238 28Lp 18a,dp

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OBITUARIES William “Bill” F. Pratt

Jeanette Ramstrom

Donald Erwin Sievert

William “Bill” F. Pratt, 84, Centuria, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Society Home in St. Croix Falls, surrounded by his family.

Bill was born Sept. 13, 1925, in Withrow, Minn., to Frank and Rose Marie (Proulx) Pratt.

Bill leaves to celebrate his memory his wife, Palma of Centuria; children, Judy (Richard) Gilbert, of Columbia, Tenn., Tim (Dori) Pratt of Centuria, Marvin (Jody) Pratt of St. Croix Falls, and Rodney (Terri) Pratt of Stillwater, Minn.; grandchildren, Kimberly Pratt, Danielle Griffen, Lynn Brown, Logan Gilbert, Karen Gilbert, Joshua Pratt, Eric Pratt and Cassie Pratt; four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Rose Marie Pratt; grandson, Michael Brinkman; many sisters and brothers.

Funeral service will be held at the Holy Trinity United Methodist Church in rural Centuria, on Thursday, March 4, at 11 a.m. Pastor Paul Foulke will officiate the service. Dorene Hendrickson and Pam Garvey will provide the music.

Visitation will be at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria on Wednesday, March 3, from 4 – 7 p.m., and again at the church on Thursday one hour prior to the service.

William will be laid to rest at the Balsam Lake Cemetery. Casket bearers will be his grandchildren, Kimberly Pratt, Joshua Pratt, Logan Gilbert, Karen Gilbert, Eric Pratt and Cassie Pratt.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. To express online condolences, please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Jeanette Marion Ramstrom, 86, died peacefully Feb. 25, 2010, at the Presbyterian Homes in Oak Park Heights, Minn.

She was born Oct. 19, 1924, in rural Luck to Frederick and Nettie Ditlefsen and was one of 10 children. Attending local schools, Jeanette went on to obtain her master’s degree in education from the University of Wisconsin - Superior. She began teaching in a oneroom school and spent most of her long elementary teaching career in the St. Croix Falls School District and was recognized in 1998 in the “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” as a distinguished educator.

Jeanette retired from teaching in 1988 but continued to enjoy volunteer work in her church and community until she began to have health problems five years ago.

Jeanette married Ellsworth Ramstrom in 1945, and they lived in the Cushing area for most of their married life. Together they had two children, Brian of Battle Creek, Mich., and Brenda of Woodbury, Minn.

She was baptized, confirmed and married in North Valley Lutheran Church. Jeanette and Ellsworth joined First Lutheran in Cushing early in their marriage and made it their home church.

Jeanette loved her faith, family and teaching. She treasured being part of her congregation, always had time to stay in touch with family and friends, and relished being able to help children master new skills and was delighted by them when they “got it.”

Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Lillian, Lester, Violet, Lloyd, Walter, Mabel and Russell; and husband, Ellsworth.

She is survived by Brian and Brenda (Jorge) Llambes; grandson, Christopher; granddaughter, Michelle and family; brother Johnny; sister Betty; special in-laws and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 6, at 11 a.m., at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cushing. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday evening, March 5, at Edling Funeral Home in St. Croix Falls. Memorials preferred to First Lutheran.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Donald Erwin Sievert, 90, from Hudson, and formerly of South St. Paul, Minn., died Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at The Gathering, a Lakeview Hospice Home in Stillwater, Minn.

Donald was born Dec. 12, 1919, in Wanderoos to John and Lulu (Petersen) Sievert. His family moved to Centuria, where he graduated from high school in 1938. He was married to Miranda “Pat” Jensen on May 26, 1942, and their union was blessed with two daughters, LuAnn and Terri.

During WWII, Don helped build more than 22,000 B25 Bombers and thousands of P-51 Mustangs while living in California. After the war, Don and Pat moved back to Wisconsin to try their hand at farming. In 1950 Don returned to his love of planes, and he worked for Northwest Airlines for more than 31 years before retiring in 1981. During his career at NWA, he also worked part time for Wipline, building pontoon floats for small planes.

Don enjoyed many things in life: their lake home, helping his children and grandchildren, gardening and visiting with his family and his friends.

Don leaves to celebrate his memory daughters, Luann Hendrix of South St. Paul, Minn., and Terri (Jeff) Pomeroy of Hudson; grandchildren, Suzanne St. James, Mira Hendrix, Julie (Jeff) Pratsch and John Pomeroy; nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lulu (Petersen) Sievert; his wife, Miranda “Pat” Sievert; siblings, Henrietta (Alton) Anderson, Howard (Eleanor) Sievert and Laura (Harry) Beck; in-laws, Lois (George) Lamson and Ray (Pat) Jensen; three nephews; one great-nephew; sons-in-law, David Swenson and Ken Hendrix.

The funeral service was held at the Bethesda Lutheran Church in Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Wednesday, March 3, with Pastor Terry I. Nordheim officiating.

Casket bearers were John Pomeroy, Jeff Pratsch, James Ackelson, James Jensen, Shawn Aherns and Paul Beck.

Donald was laid to rest next to his wife, Miranda “Pat” Sievert, at the Milltown Cemetery following the funeral service.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements. To express online condolences to the family, please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Lorna Doone Schallenberger Lorna Doone Schallenberger, 87, resident of Sophie’s Manor in Centuria, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010.

Lorna was born on Feb. 6, 1923, in Meadowlands Township, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Norman and Russell; and parents, Howard and Dorthea.

She is survived by her son, Floyd (Karen) Engelking; grandson, Floyd Engelking Jr.; great-grandchildren, Noel and Mason Engelking; sister, Donna Mae Robbinson; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck on Friday, Feb. 26, with Barb Kass presiding.

Musicians included Caroline Lenselink, Mike Miles and Barb Kass. Burial immediately followed the service at Maple Grove Cemetery in Frederic. All guests were invited to a lunch at the senior center in Luck.

As information is updated it can be found on the following Web site: www.rowefh.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck were entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Paul Richard Moe

Paul Richard Moe, 60, Clear Lake, died peacefully at his home early Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 2010.

He was born Jan. 14, 1950, in Rice Lake, the son Elroy and Helen (Jones) Moe. He grew up in the Rice Lake area and attended school there. Paul was a craftsman and woodworker who lived and worked most of his life in the Twin Cities area. He had been employed for the past couple of years at the Clear Lake Community Center in Clear Lake.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Elroy Moe; sister, Abbie and infant sister, Ruth.

He is survived by his mother, Helen Moe of Clear Lake; brothers and sisters, Judy (Dick) Lammers of Clear Lake, Tony (Carol) Moe of Fond du Lac, Ellis “Bud”(Jodi) Moe of Barron, Joan (Lyle) Sandberg of Eau Claire, James Moe of Centuria, Jesse (Glory) Moe of Waller, Texas, Michael (Tammie) Moe of Fond du Lac, Steven (Lu) Moe of Clear Lake, Carey (Charlotte) Moe of New Richmond, Robert (Terri) Moe of Clear Lake, Jonathon (Amy) Moe of Plymouth, Minn.; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Funeral Services were held on Friday, Feb. 26, at the Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake, with Pastor Ellis Moe officiating. Music was provided

by James Moe, Joan Sandberg and Angelina Anderson.

Honorary casket bearers were Jospeh Moe and Rick Virginia Bille, 87, Luck, died Feb. 26, 2010, at the Lammers.

Casket bearers were Aric Moe, Joshua Moe, Justin United Pioneer Home in Luck.

Moe, Seely Moe, Zachary Moe and Peter Wiseman. InShe was born in Comer, Ga., on terment will be at the Wayside Cemetery in Barron.

March 3, 1922, to John Henry and Scheuermann - Hammer Funeral Home and CremaIda Patton. She was married to tion Services of Clear Lake was entrusted with arrangeVernon Bille in Kanapolis, N.C., on ments.

Feb. 22, 1945. They moved to Luck in 1946; they purchased a farm and lived there until they retired.

She is survived by their two sons, Byron of St. Croix Falls and Baynard of Luck; sister-in-law, Clara Diede of Marshfield; brother-in-law, Paul (Joyce) Bille of Luck; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held March 2, at the Rowe FuPolk County’s Only Crematory neral Home in Luck with Pastor Norman Belland officiCremations Done Locally ating. Burial services will be held in the spring at the www.wicremationcenter.com Luck Village Cemetery.

Visit Our Web Site For Information And As information is updated it can be found on the following Web sites: www.rowefh.com and www.wicreOnline Preplanning mationcenter.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

For Assistance, Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest WisCall Bruce Rowe, Ray Rowe or Bruce Everts consin Cremation Center in Milltown have been en715-825-5550 Or 715-566-1556 trusted with arrangements.

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Vernon Lindquist Vernon Lindquist, 88, of Superior, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior.

Vernon was born Dec. 3, 1921, in Webster, to Carl and Mabel (Bergman) Lindquist. He married Joyce Arndt on June 7, 1947.

He was a Webster High School graduate and veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Navy. When in the Webster area, he worked at the Riverside Civilian Conservation Corps camp, farmed and drove truck for Burnett County. He then moved to Superior where he worked at the Farmers Union/Harvest States Grain Elevator for 24 years.

Vernon retired to his lake home in 1983. He enjoyed the lake, being outdoors, nature, traveling the U.S. by car and bus, gardening, crossword puzzles and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He especially enjoyed the many visits and fun times he had with his granddaughter, Kristen.

Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Eugene and Maynard; and a son-in-law, Terry Lynch.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce of Superior; daughter, Maureen Lynch of Pepin; son, Wayne (Diane) and grandsons, Kyle, Timothy and Nathan of Lisle, Ill.; son, Kevin (Joella) and granddaughter, Kristen of Superior; and a brother, John (Pat) of Superior.

A private family service will be at Downs Funeral Home, corner of 19th Street and Ogden Avenue. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by the combined Thomas F. Stein VFW Post No. 1091 and the Richard I. Bong American Legion Post No. 435.

The Downs Funeral Home, Superior, was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS While some might think ADHD is overdiagnosed, it is real

18 months. In other words, time did not heal their wounds.

That's the real meaning of divorce. It is certainly what I think about, with righteous indignation, when I see infidelity and marital deceit portrayed on television as some kind of exciting game for two.

The bottom line is that you are right to consider the welfare of your children in deciding whether or not to seek a divorce.

As empty as the marital relationship continues to be for you, it is likely, from what I know of your circumstances, that your kids will fare better if you choose to stick it out.

••• QUESTION: My children are still in elementary school, and I want to avoid adolescent rebellion in the future if I can. What can you tell me to help me get ready for this scary time?

DR. DOBSON: I can understand why you look toward the adolescent years with some apprehension.

This is a tough time to raise kids. Many youngsters sail right through that period with no unusual stresses and problems, but others get caught in a pattern of rebellion that disrupts families and scares their moms and dads to death. I've spent several decades trying to understand that phenomenon and how to prevent it. The encouraging thing is that the most rebellious teens usually grow up to be responsible and stable adults who can't remember why they were so angry in earlier days.

I once devoted a radio program to a panel of for-

QUESTION: I've heard that ADHD is controversial and that it may not even exist. You obviously disagree and believe that ADHD does exist.

DR. DOBSON: Yes, I disagree, although the disorder has become faddish and tends to be overdiagnosed. But when a child actually has this problem, I assure you that his or her parents and teachers don't have to be convinced.

••• QUESTION: My marriage to my husband has been a very unsatisfying thing for me. I would divorce him if it were not for my concern for our three children. What does the research say about the impact of divorce on kids?

DR. DOBSON: It's now known that emotional development in children is directly related to the presence of warm, nurturing, sustained and continuous interaction with both parents. Anything that interferes with the vital relationship with either mother or father can have lasting consequences for the child.

One landmark study revealed that 90 percent of children from divorced homes suffered from an acute sense of shock when the separation occurred, including profound grieving and irrational fears. Fifty percent reported feeling rejected and abandoned, and indeed, half of the fathers never came to see their children three years after the divorce. One-third of the boys and girls feared abandonment by the remaining parent, and 66 percent experienced yearning for the absent parent with an intensity that researchers described as overwhelming. Most significant, 37 percent of the children were even more unhappy and dissatisfied five years after the divorce than they had been at

Dr. James

Dobson Focus on the Family

merly rebellious teens that included three successful ministers, Rev. Raul Ries, Pastor Mike MacIntosh, and Rev. Franklin Graham, son of Dr. Billy and Ruth Graham. Each of them had been a difficult adolescent who gave his parents fits. With the exception of Raul, who had been abused at home, the other two couldn't recall what motivated their misbehavior or why they didn't just go along and get along. That is often the way with adolescence. It's like a tornado that drops unexpectedly out of a dark sky, tyrannizes a family, shakes up the community, and then blows on by. Then the sun comes out and spreads its warmth again.

Even though the teen years can be challenging, they're also filled with excitement and growth. Rather than fearing that experience, therefore, I think you ought to anticipate it as a dynamic time when your kids transition from childhood to full-fledged adulthood.

••• 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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Luck and St. Peter’s Lutheran Churches

World Day of Prayer 2010 FREDERIC – Women, men and children in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 5. The women of Cameroon have written the service around the theme “Let everything that has breath praise God.” They invite everyone to “Africa in miniature,” a country rich in diversity, where climate and culture are widely varied, but where people are bound together by a love for music, family and

faith. The worship service emphasizes the importance that the people of Cameroon place on music and celebration in their praise to God. This year’s service will be held on Friday, March 5, at 2 p.m., at St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Frederic.

Bring an item for the local food shelf. The church is handicapped accessible.

Invite your friends, family and communities of faith

to join the women of the Cameroon in prayer and song to support women’s ecumenical ministries toward justice, peace, healing and wholeness. The annual offering will support the work of World Day of Prayer USA and help meet the needs of families who are victims of poverty, violence and human trafficking. - submitted

Church listings sponsored by the following area businesses: BREMER BANK, N.A. Full-Service Banking Member FDIC Frederic - Danbury - Siren

DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC. Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering & Processing Phone 715-327-4456

INTER-COUNTY CO-OP PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers Office Supplies Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE Hwys. 35 & 48 Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO. “Your Electric Servant” Serving Polk & Burnett Counties “Use Energy Wisely”

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475

MEDICINE SHOPPE 110 Oak Street Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4208 Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 Not Open On Saturday Duane Lindh

HAULING • Gravel • Sand • Rock • Top Soil • Trackhoe 715-472-2717 Mobile 715-491-1861 1065 290th Ave. Frederic, Wis.

LUCK VAN METER’S MEATS Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making • Ham and Bacon Cured and Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

WEBSTER CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES Complete Lumber & Building Supplies Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

ALPHA BASS LAKE LUMBER

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP

• Complete Line of Building Supplies & Lumber • Cabot’s Stains Grantsburg, Wis. 715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766

1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Clif Gipp, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 • 715-689-2467

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

CUSHING

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed

CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

Churches 12/09

FREDERIC

Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service - Cold Weather Starts Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days • 715-866-8364 Eves.

SIREN OLSEN & SON Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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Church Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC 609 Benson Road. Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 715-483-1357 and 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. Schl. 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws 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.

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; 715-472-8153, Office/Kit. - 715-472-2535 Sun. Schl. & Adult Bible Study 9 a.m.; Fellowship 10 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS) Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC) Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN 5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:15 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.

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.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10:30 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

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.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

METHODIST

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

Emory Johnson, Interim Pastor at Siren High School Auditorium Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

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.

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

METHODIST

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

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.

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

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

Nursery and children church

(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

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

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

EVANGELICAL

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)

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.

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

290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

BAPTIST

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

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

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

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

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

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. 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.

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

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

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

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

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor 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

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship Service - 11 a.m.

510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Lori Ward, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

FAITH COMMUNITY

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

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Roger Inouye Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

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.

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Reverend R.A. Luebke Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are” Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. - Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY 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

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 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.

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.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

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.

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

309 5th Street, 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE 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

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

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

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.

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 WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA

GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN 1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Asst. Pastor Ken Janes Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship 10 a.m.

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Students of the Week FREDERIC

Bailey Hufstedler has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Tammy Ysker and Chad Hufstedler. Bailey is a model student who strives to do well academically. Her hobbies include band, drawing and reading.

She is considering a nursing career. During the Olympic unit, Bailey was awarded gold medals in women’s luge and Wii downhill skiing in our school activities.

GRANTSBURG

Haley Coulter has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Tammy Baxter and Harley Coulter. Haley is a conscientious student who is a hard worker, has a good sense of humor and works well with peers.

She is involved in basketball and volunteers at the humane society.

Haley enjoys going to the movies and spending time with friends.

She plans to go to college and study photography.

Vanessa Neumann has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Raelynn and Wally Neumann. Vanessa has an extremely positive outlook, a pleasant and outgoing personality and has a good work ethic. She is involved in NHS, volleyball, basketball, softball and volunteers at Ruby’s Pantry.

Vanessa enjoys hanging out with friends. She would like to be the first female president of the U.S.

Jackson Gerber has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Ted and Kelly Gerber. Jackson is noted as a hard worker who is kind and respectful to other students. His favorite class is language arts and he loves to read. Jackson is also interested in baseball, basketball, weightlifting and playing piano.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Tiffany Brown has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Herschel and Mary Brown. Tiffany loves indoor and outdoor activities. She takes school very seriously. Tiffany is a good role model to follow and she is a very caring student.

Paul Byl has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Mike and Joyce Byl. Paul is considerate, conscientious and always trying to do his best.

He gets along great with his peers and teachers. Paul helps on the farm, doing fieldwork and is involved in football, 4-H and is in Jr. Holstein Association. He enjoys showing cattle, hunting, fishing and farming.

Kyle James has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week.

He is a junior and the son of Mark and Pat James. Kyle is a highachieving student who always seems to have a positive outlook on things. He is involved in football, baseball, golden-glove boxing, track, student council and is the Badger Boy rep. and art club treasurer. Kyle enjoys drawing, painting, playing guitar and piano and writing and recording music. His future plans are to attend an art or media school for graphic design or visual arts.

Lizzy McCarty has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Pam and Wayne. Lizzy is very polite and an enjoyable girl to be with. Reading and math are her favorite subjects.

Lizzy likes meeting new people, being outside running and riding bike. She collects rocks, especially those containing crystals. Lizzy is thinking about being a masseuse or tattooist some day. She would also like to work with animals.

Alyson Frey has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Robert and Shirley Frey. Alyson is involved in drama and soccer and enjoys drawing, ice-skating and being outside. Her favorite subject is social studies. Alyson is a very hard worker and is a good friend to all. Her bubbly personality is contagious. Alyson enjoys being with her friends and being in drama.

Natalie Sempf has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Rod Sempf and Carin Vernon. Natalie likes to play sports, be with friends and family, traveling and listening to music. She is involved in volleyball, basketball, softball and SOS.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Samantha Kosloski has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of Ron and Wendy Kosloski. Samantha is a hard worker and is polite and conscientious. She asks questions when she doesn’t understand. Samantha’s favorite subject is math, and she would like to be a math teacher when she grows up. Her favorite color is purple, and she likes to play outside when she’s at home. The person she admires most is Grandma Scheryl.

Jordan Buggert has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of William Buggert and Carina Walpole. Jordan has a friendly personality and a super work ethic that she has demonstrated in the classroom.

She is involved in confirmation and works part time at T-Dawgs. Jordan enjoys snowmobiling and going to the movies. She would like to go to college for massage therapy and open a spa.

Congrats!

Abby Widiker has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Tim and Mindy Widiker. Abby enjoys reading and has done well learning multiplication this year. She takes pride in her work and makes sure her assignments are done neatly.

Abby enjoys volleyball and is the manager for the volleyball team.

She is always kind and helpful.

Abby would like to be a real estate agent like her aunt.

Essie Mackyol has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Candie Rixman and Lonnie Mackyol. Essie is pleasant to have in class. She has a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. Essie participates in 4-H showing horses, chickens, vegetables and flowers. She enjoys horseback riding, hunting, snowmobiling, leather working, wood burning, drawing, writing and spending time with her grandparents.

Mike Thielke has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Jeff and Patty Thielke. Mike gets his work done, keeps himself busy and is a hard worker with a pleasant and quiet personality. He enjoys fishing, swimming and going for walks. Mike plans to attend a 4-year college to become a psychologist.

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Travis Eames has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Tony Eames and Megan Glenn. Travis has a wonderful attitude and always displays exemplary behavior. He is a hard worker and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Travis enjoys playing football, martial arts and collecting rocks.

Amanda Mattson has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Curt Mattson and Jacqueline Ridener.

Amanda is kind, helpful and is concerned about getting her work done on time and doing it correctly. She asks questions and completes her work at a high level of efficiency. Amanda is respectful to others.

Amanda Koethe has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Richard Koethe and Michelle Moore. She loves to read, sing, play sports and eat raspberry cheesecake. Amanda is planning to continue her education, but uncertain if it should be in animal/equine science or vocal performance. She has a wonderful attitude.

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MARCH

THURSDAY/4 Siren

• Marine Corps League meeting at Little Mexico, 7 p.m., 715-327-4882.

FRI. & SAT./5 & 6

Coming events Ongoing events, see page 16

St. Croix Falls • Benefit for Susie Raygor Jasperson at the Dalles House, 2 p.m., 715-483-0016/3246.

SUNDAY/7 Cushing

• Polk County Junior Holsteins Dairy Banquet Fundraiser at the community center, 1 p.m., 715-4839797.

Amery

Siren

• Friends of the Library garage and book sale. Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Luncheon benefit for Mary Yambrick at the Lodge on Crooked Lake, noon-3 p.m., 715-349-5382.

FRI.-SUN./5-7 Milltown

MONDAY/8

• “Dracula: A Vampire Play” at the Unity High School Auditorium. Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m; Sun. 2 p.m.

• Hunters education class at South Fork Sporting Club starts, 6:30 p.m., 715-653-2544.

Frederic

FRIDAY/5

TUESDAY/9

Balsam Lake

Centuria

• Small-business counseling at the government center, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 715-485-8608.

• Memory Days meeting at the village hall, 6 p.m.

Dresser

Frederic

• Chronic Illness/Disability Support Group will meet at Peace Lutheran Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-755-2515.

• World Day of Prayer at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 2 p.m.

Siren

Luck

• Fire-wise landscaping and plants at the government center, Room 162/163, 1 p.m., 903-836-2952, 715-3492151.

• Community Supported Agriculture event at Café Wren. 5-8 p.m., www.cafewren.com.

WEDNESDAY/10

Siren • World Day of Prayer Service at Siren Assembly of God, 10 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

• Fish fry at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715-349-5923.

Frederic

• Good Cheer Club will meet at Carol Mangelsen’s home, 2 p.m.

SATURDAY/6

THURSDAY/11

Amery

• Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents “Hootenanny,” 7:30 p.m., 715-268-6811.

Danbury • Ruby’s Pantry at the town hall, $15 donation. Doors open 9:30 a.m., disbribution 10-11:30 a.m.

Frederic • Prom Dress Exchange & Expo at the high school, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-825-3194, 715-327-8049.

Lewis • Bluegrass/country gospel jam at Lewis Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m.

Amery

Sometimes Mother Nature can turn mundane scenery, such as a simple sidewalk, into a work of art. The freezing and thawing of snow created this masterpiece. - Special photo

Luck • Ice-fishing contest on Big Butternut, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Youth Wrestling Tournament at the school.

Register/weigh-in 8-9 a.m. Start 10:30 a.m., 715-6482681, 715-220, 8170.

• Benefit for Ava Hutton at Wilkins, 3-9 p.m., 715-5531401/1402.

Pine City, Minn.

• Workshop on aquatic invasive species, for all educators, at the Marshland Center. Must preregister.

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 320-629-2148.

• NARFE meets at Cricket’s, noon, 715-269-8618.

Siren • Dining at Five at the senior center, 715-349-2845. Date change.

FRI. & SAT./12 & 13 Frederic

• “Sleeping Beauty” at the elementary school, 7:30 p.m., 715-327-4868.

Comfort Hat Challenge for the Cure kickoff March 1 ST. CROIX FALLS - The idea was hatched over a year ago when Shelley Staeven opened the doors of her new yarn shop in St. Croix Falls, Ewenique Boutique Yarns & Stitchery. But, it would take a year to prepare what would become the Comfort Hat Challenge for the Cure!—a handmade-hat competition to raise funds for the Polk County Relay for Life.

The competition, which kicks off March 1, offers five hat categories, with three prizes to be awarded in each. All hats entered into the challenge will be auctioned at the Polk County Relay for Life event on Friday evening, June 25. Hats judged to be the best in each category will be auctioned live by a professional auctioneer during the Relay for Life event. Winners will be determined by the highest selling prices during the live auction. Hats not offered in the live auction will be available by silent auction that same evening.

All auction proceeds will be donated to the Polk County Relay for Life.

“While I love hats,” says Staeven “the

event is actually in honor of my grandmother whose name was ‘Comfort.’ She was the most influential person in my life and cancer took her away from me when I was in my early teens. It is my privilege to organize and name the event in honor of her.”

Comfort Hat Challenge information and an entry form can be picked up at Ewenique Boutique Yarns & Stitchery at 236 N. Washington St. in St. Croix Falls.

Or, it can be downloaded from the Web at: www.eweyarns.com, under “Classes & Events.” - submitted

Some of the volunteers involved in the Comfort Hat Challenge for the Cure are (L to R) back row: Sandy Williams, Terri Schaefer, Loreen Morrell and Joyce Nelson. Front row: Danette Olson and Shelley Staeven. - Photo submitted

Bellamy Brothers at the St. Croix Casino March 21 TURTLE LAKE – Legendary country duo the Bellamy Brothers will present two dinner shows at the St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake on Sunday, March 21.

Show times are noon and 5 p.m.

The Bellamy Brothers have delighted audiences for 25 years, beginning with the release of their crossover hit "Let Your Love Flow” in 1976. “Let Your Love Flow” quickly became a No. 1 single on the United States pop charts, as well as in more than a dozen countries worldwide. In 1979, the Bellamy Brothers found success in country music as well, when “If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me”

was released. It landed the Bellamys their first country music No. 1.

That was only the beginning. All told the Bellamys have amassed 20 No. 1 singles and 50 hits on the country charts including the rollicking "Redneck Girl," the serious ballad "Santa Fe," and the social commentary pieces, "Old Hippie" and "Kids of the Baby Boom.” They have also released more than 50 albums, including a gospel album in 2007 and an anthology of their greatest hits in 2009.

Tickets for the Bellamy Brothers dinner shows are $25 and are on sale through St. Croix Casino marketing at 800-846-8946.

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