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Cell phones sent to crime lab Huggett trial pushed back as phone messages are investigated PAGE 2

Teachers to be laid off at Luck Dream leads Arctic explorer into world of books, adventure and kids CURRENTS FEATURE

G o i ng g r e e n

Action due to $350,000 shortfall PAGE 3

Anchor Bancorp announces agreement

Repayment structure with U.S. Bank amended PAGE 3

Spirit Week CURRENTS, Page 14

Silverstone Transport is closing its doors Impact on local economy spelled out by owner PAGE 3

A l so i n s i de In honor of Charlie Back page

SPORTS

• Spring elections a month away; races listed (Page 4) • One airlifted, charges pending from snowmobile accident (Page 2) • Services Friday for Marilyn Sederlund (Page 2) • Memorial fund set up for teen’s family (Page 2) • Balsam Lake police chief under fire again (Page 7) • Messicci resigns from Polk County Board (Page 12) • Man faces sexual assault charge (Page 10) • BB gun vandal shoots up cars, homes (Page 13)

Daylight saving time begins

Raygor reigns See SPORTS Inside this section

STATEWIDE — Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 8, as daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m.

This photo gives new meaning to the phrase “going green.” The outhouse is located behind the Wood River Town Hall in Alpha. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

R e surr e ct ion

by Carolyn Wedin TRADE LAKE – Anticipating daughter Monika being here Friday and Saturday nights, for the Big Read Jack London, Call of the Wild Environmental Symposium events, I was scrubbing the upstairs toilet after the downstairs one when I heard a mysterious clanking in the gloomy water.

Alas! The black and lavender holder in which I had habited my glistening winter-white Blackberry Pearl on my left wrist was flapping open onto my hand, flat and empty!

The quick shock to the modern existence I have struggled so hard to develop and maintain can hardly be exaggerated.

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Three cell phones sent to crime lab

Huggett trial pushed back

by Sherill Summer SIREN - The trial of Kyle Huggett, the 33-year-old Danbury man charged in the fatal shooting a year ago of John Peach, 29, of Grantsburg, has been delayed.

Huggett took the stand in the Burnett County Courthouse on Thursday, Feb. 26, in a pretrial motion. His defense team had asked for the charges of seconddegree intentional homicide to be dismissed because a voice mail from the victim, John Peach, left on Huggett’s phone was not listened to or preserved by the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department.

Huggett’s charges stem from an incident on Jan. 20, 2008, when Peach was shot twice and died at the scene. Huggett is claiming self defense.

Judge James Babbitt did not dismiss the charges outright, or at least yet, but he did order that three cell phones, one from Huggett, one from Huggett's girlfriend, Amy Kerbel, and one from the victim, John Peach, to be sent to the state crime lab to see if more evidence can be found on the phones.

Until the crime lab sends word on what can still be found on the phones, the jury trial that was scheduled to start Monday is delayed.

Huggett’s defense team is arguing that two threatening voice mails, one on Kerbel’s phone and one on Huggett’s phone, left by John Peach on the night of the shooting, is unique in that there is no other evidence of this type that can prove to jury that Huggett acted in self defense.

Furthermore, without this evidence Huggett can not have a fair trial.

All three cell phones were taken into custody at the night of the shooting by the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department.

Kerbel had given verbal consent to listen to the voice mail and had even given an officer the pass code to retrieve mes-

sages on the night of the shooting. At one point, she even found the message on her phone and played it so that a deputy could listen to it. That deputy only listened for short time because she had other duties that night, but did refer to the message and wrote down the pass code in her report.

Huggett also referred to a voice mail in his statement to police on the night of the shooting, but did not share the pass code to retrieve his voice mail.

Although the sheriff's department had custody of the phones, they did not try to preserve any messages until after a search warrant was secured on March 11.

That's because there would not be opportunity for the owner of the phone to revoke consent once the phone was taken from the crime scene.

Before a search warrant was sought, the cell phone companies were issued a subpoena in which they released some information, but not the voice mails.

When the sheriff department tried to find the voice mails on the phones in March, after the search warrant was issued, the voice mails were no longer available.

The district attorney and the defense team were also ordered by the judge to mention, in a written statement, what responsibility Huggett had to save the message himself because there is a possibility that he could have accessed the message remotely, even if he did not have the phone in his possession.

As of Tuesday, March 3, the sheriff’s department was waiting for the defense team to provide the pass code so that the phones could be sent to a DCI office.

Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland reported that it may take three to five months before the results of testing the phones will be back.

Defense attorney Craig Mastantuono indicated that Huggett was willing to

Charges pending in snowmobile accident; one airlifted LEWIS - A 49-year-old Osceola man was airlifted with severe injuries following a snowmobile accident which occurred Saturday evening, Feb. 28, on the Gandy Dancer Recreational Trail, about one mile south of Lewis. Wilfred “Bill” Chantelois sustained multiple compound fractures, according to a news release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department.

Allen Mielke, 41, Osceola, Westley Geyer, 31, Osceola, and Christopher K. Lundeen, 30, New Richmond, were snowmobiling with Chantelois, southbound on the trail, when the accident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Two snowmobiles had crashed and Chantelois was standing on the trail when he was struck by a snowmobile driven by another member of his party, according to an initial investigation.

“It looks at this point like speed and alcohol were definite factors,” stated DNR warden Jesse Ashton. Blood-alcohol test results won’t be known for another week or two, he said.

Mielke was placed under arrest by a DNR warden for operating a snowmobile under the influence of intoxicants. Geyer was taken to St. Croix Regional Medical

Center for treatment of his injuries. He faces charges of causing injury by intoxicated use of a snowmobile.

Lundeen was not injured and was allowed to remove his snowmobile from the scene. All other snowmobiles were towed due to extensive damage and for further examination.

According to a Caringbridge Web site, Chantelois, the owner of Bill’s Ace Hardware in Osceola, sustained extensive injuries to his lower legs, fractured ribs, a head laceration and a partially deflated lung. He also has an unknown fracture in his back, but he is able to move his lower body.

Chantelois was airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul by LifeLink helicopter, which landed at the Frederic High School. Also responding to the scene were Frederic Fire Department, Northland Ambulance (Frederic and Luck units), Life Link Ambulance, Frederic Police Department, Wisconsin DNR and Polk County Sheriff’s deputies.

The crash remains under investigation by the DNR and the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. – Gary King with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Department

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Snowmobiles driven by Bill Chantelois and Allen Mielke following the crash at the scene of the accident on the Gandy Dancer Trail south of Lewis. - Special photos

Kyle Huggett took the stand in the Burnett County Courthouse on Thursday, Feb. 26 to testify about a threatening voice mail left on his cell phone by the victim, John Peach. Photo by Sherill Summer give the pass code in the past, but was not asked. He said the pass code would be sent to the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, March 3.

Services Friday for Marilyn Sederlund FREDERIC - Funeral services will be held Friday for Marilyn Sederlund, 61, Frederic, who died Thursday, Feb. 26, following a battle with cancer.

Sederlund, a 1965 graduate of Unity High School, served as the village clerk in Frederic and was a member of the Frederic School Board.

Services will be at 2 p.m. at Pilgrim Lutheran Church with Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt officiating.

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

Memorial fund set up for teen’s family ST. CROIX FALLS– A memorial fund has been set up at Bank Mutual for the family of Zachary Foeller. Foeller passed away Feb. 18 and was a senior at St. Croix Falls High School.

Donations can be dropped off or mailed in to Bank Mutual 144 N. Washington Street, (P.O. Box 607), St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. - Submitted

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Festival of the Arts set at St. Croix Falls ST. CROIX FALLS - The fourthannual St. Croix Falls School District Festival of the Arts will be held Thursday, March 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls High School.

The festival will feature performances by the band (5-12 students) in the high school gym, the choir, with solo ensemble selections performed in the commons, and original artwork by 5-12 students on display in the commons.

In conjunction with the festival this year, the St. Croix Falls High School will be hosting an open house. All teachers will be available in their classrooms throughout the evening. with submitted information

Briefly STATEWIDE – Flags at Wisconsin National Guard armories, air bases and other facilities across the state will fly at half-staff today (March 4) in honor of U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Thompson, a Portage native who was killed in action in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Feb. 24. The Guard will render these honors in accordance with an executive order issued by Gov. Jim Doyle. - from the office of Gov. Doyle ••• BURNETT COUNTY - Everyone is welcome to join a nationwide network of volunteers trained by the National Weather Service to report significant weather.

Training will be held in Room 165 of the Burnett County Government Center on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. Skywarn volunteers become the eyes and ears of the weather service to provide better weather watch and warning to the public, but even if you just want to learn more about severe weather, you may join the training. You do not have to become a Skywarn volunteer if you attend the training. The presentation and the information is invaluable for everyone, Skywarn volunteer or not, to be prepared in case of severe weather. For more information, call the Burnett County Emergency Management Office at 349-2171 – submitted ••• LUCK - If you’ve ever enjoyed a delicious cheese and wondered how it was made, Luck Community Education is offering a class on Thursday, March 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. Mary Falk, of LoveTree Farmstead Cheese in Trade Lake, is an artisan of unique and award-winning cheese.

Falk’s enthusiasm while teaching both the scientific and artistic aspects of cheese making will empower the class with her can-do attitude. This class will provide techniques and tips of making cheese with cow’s milk, including hands-on work and plenty of time for questions and answers.

Preregistration for this class is required since space is limited. Call Amy Aguado at 472-2152 ext. 103 to register for this $18 class.

You may also log onto www.LoveTreeFarmstead.com for more details on this locally thriving business. with submitted information ••• BALSAM LAKE - The American Red Cross will hold a one-day CPR training course for nursing students, CNAs, first responders and anyone else interested. The course will be held at the Polk County Red Cross Office in Balsam Lake. Contact Terry Anderson at 715-485-3025 to register. — from American Red Cross ••• POLK COUNTY - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office intends to step up safety belt and drunken driving enforcement during the St. Patrick’s Day period from March 13-20. The increased enforcement is part of a $12,000 grant that the sheriff’s department received from the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety. “Our intensified traffic safety enforcement during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period and throughout the year will help save lives and reduce serious injuries from crashes,” says Sheriff Tim Moore. “Our goal is to increase voluntary compliance with the traffic safety laws; not to write more seat belt tickets and make more drunken driving arrests. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is committed to traffic safety enforcement because far too many lives are destroyed needlessly by drunken driving and not wearing safety belts. Any preventable traffic death or injury is one too many.” - from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office ••• Funeral services were held today (March 4) for Thelma Wang, 68, of Waubun, Minn., formerly of Frederic, who died Feb. 27. A complete obituary will appear in next week’s Leader.

••• Clarification: The article on From the Grind Up Espresso Café included in last week’s issue of the Inter-County Leader neglected to mention that the café is the newest venture of St. Croix Chippewa Enterprises. The St. Croix Tribe owns and operates 11 businesses and employs over 2,000 people in northwestern Wisconsin.

Community impact of closing business spelled out by owner Silverstone Transport will close its doors later this month, eliminating 8 to 10 jobs FREDERIC - Dave Pederson will close the doors to his trucking business, Silverstone Transport, later this month, and the economic impact on the local community adds up quickly, he noted.

Silverstone, which began in 1999, employed 8 to 10 persons at a time, all local, with an average payroll in excess of $25,000 a month, or approximately $300,000 a year.

The company purchased 10,000 gallons of fuel locally each month and spent an average of $100,000 a year with local repair firms to keep the fleet of eight trucks and 24 trailers maintained. Pederson spent an average of $80,000 a year on insurance, $15,000 went to the state of Wisconsin for license plate fees each year with $70,000 going to the federal fuel taxes and property taxes.

Pederson said he never took a paycheck during the 10-year span, putting all the money back into the business.

“The deciding factor, aside from the current economy, was the loss of a contract with Parker-Hannifan,” he said.

“I’m not mad at Parker because I know the economy is tough, and it’s trickling down, affecting everyone.”

Parker, a global company with plants in Grantsburg and Chetek locally, notified Pederson recently that their yearly contract with Silverstone would not be renewed.

“This was primarily a financial decision for Parker and is not a reflection of Silverstone’s strong record of dedicated service to Parker,” a sentence in the notification letter reads.

Pederson said without that contract and with the economy in its current state, it wouldn’t pay to keep the company going.

Pederson says he mostly feels bad due to the loss of jobs his company provided. He said he’s working to line up new jobs for his employees. – Gary King

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Anchor BanCorp announces amendment of loan agreement Anchor BanCorp MADISON Wisconsin Inc. this week announced an agreement to amend the terms of its outstanding line of credit with U.S. Bank.

Under the terms of the amendment, the company was not required to make a principal reduction on March 2. Also, the balance of the $116.3 million loan is now due by May 29, 2009.

Last week the Leader reported that AnchorBank, which is owned by Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin and has offices in Balsam Lake, Milltown and other cities across the state, didn’t have the money to make a $53 million payment to U.S. Bank by March 2, according to a statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

“This amended credit agreement with U.S. Bank provides us with additional time needed to work towards finalizing a financing strategy appropriate to the realities of today’s capital

markets,” said Doug Timmerman, chairman and CEO. “At this point we are waiting for the capital markets to warm to the financial sector, which will help position us to implement an appropriate longterm capital strategy,” added Timmerman.

Anchor BanCorp’s stock is traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol ABCW. AnchorBank fsb, the wholly owned subsidiary, has 74 fullservice offices and two loan origination only offices. All are located in Wisconsin.

For more information, contact Mark D. Timmerman, president and CEO of AnchorBank at 608-252-8784, or Douglas J. Timmerman, president, chairman and CEO of AnchorBanCorp Wisconsin, at 608-252-8782. – Gary King with information from Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin

Teachers at Luck to be laid off

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — With a projected budget shortfall of $350,000 for the 2009-10 school year, Luck School District has approved layoffs and reductions in hours that equal at least seven fulltime positions.

In the high school four full-time teachers have been reduced to 50 percent. Reductions come in the areas of math, English, social studies and technical education.

Two full-time and one half-time teachers were laid off in the elementary school, with two of the layoffs in the lower grades. The half-time position is in elementary music/band, with a 75-percent position increased to full time.

In addition, two full-time and two part-time paraprofessionals (teachers aides in the elementary and junior high were laid off.

According to district Administrator Rick Palmer, even with the reduction in elementary teachers, the district will still participate in the SAGE program for small class sizes, possibly looking at a multigrade-level class.

He also said that the board is looking

at a reduced contract of less than 12 months for the new elementary principal who will be hired to replace John Nichols, who retires June 12.

“We had to cut approximately $350,000 out of the budget for next year,” said Palmer, “and the only place to get those kinds of dollars was personnel.

“We have cut and cut everywhere else over the last eight years, and there wasn’t anyplace else left to cut. Our enrollment has declined over 90 students in the last eight years and that was the major contributor to the cuts.”

The $350,000 cut is needed in the general fund, where teaching positions are funded. Any stimulus package revenue must be run through special education and Title I, which is not part of the general fund and therefore will not help the shortfall.

“I want to emphasize that these are layoffs due to budget cuts,” Palmer said, “and are in no way a reflection on job performance of these wonderful people.

“Luck Schools are blessed to have an outstanding staff and support staff and these layoffs hurt everyone.”

Successful recovery

A 2001 Toyota Tacoma pickup belonging to Don and Janeen Sorensen of Amery went through the ice on East Balsam Lake, early Friday evening, Feb. 27. It was being operated by Janeen Sorensen. She was able to exit the vehicle without injury. Towing was provided by Lake Services Unlimited of Balsam Lake. Troy Davidsavor of AquaTrek Divers is shown in the background. The truck went through at a location known as the rock piles, just northeast of the big narrows. The vehicle hit the pressure ridge that has very little ice and is not supported by water underneath, only air. - Special photo

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Spring elections a month away

Many local contests on ballot

by Gregg Westigard BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – The spring election April 7 chooses members of every school board, every village board, and the officials of every town government.

Every resident in Polk and Burnett counties will have a chance to vote for candidates at two levels of local government.

In addition, all residents will have ballot choices for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. If the February primary was the election where few voted, this could be the election where everyone votes.

This will be a year with many contests. There are school board races in every Burnett district and six of the 10 Polk districts. Almost all of the villages have contests in both counties. Half the towns have contested races.

Many long-serving officials are retiring, and voters will be choosing new people for open positions. And while a wide array of candidates are on the ballot, there are only blank spaces for write-in candidates in three contests.

Lastly, there are three referendum issues on local ballots.

Most Polk County school boards have races; several long-serving members retire POLK COUNTY – There will be April contests in six of the 11 school districts serving Polk County. In four districts, Amery, Luck, Clayton and Cumberland, there are open seats to replace longtime school board members.

School boards have five or seven members and a third of each board is elected each year. School board members serve three-year terms.

Contested districts Unity – Three incumbents, Sheryl Holmgren, Harley Lund, and Kelly Kamish-Bakke and challenger Joe Tilton are running for two full terms and a two-year term to fill the remainder of Steve Glaim’s term. KamishBakke was appointed to that seat until the election. The top two finishers will get full term while the third place candidate will get the short term.

St. Croix Falls – Brent McCurdy and incumbents Bruce Paulsen and Mona Schmidt are running for two seats.

Osceola – A single seat is open. Mary Cotch and incumbent Rosanne Anderson were winners of the four-candidate February primary and face off in April.

Amery – Sid Bjorkman served on the Amery board from 1991 until his death in December. That seat is up in April and has not been filled. Lynn Blomstrand, Scott W. Iverson, Fritz Coulter and incumbent Darren Van Blaricom are running for two seats.

Clayton – Jerry Falls is retiring after serving since 1997. Kurt Bussewitz, Stacey L. Schradle, Jeff Lien and incumbent Marlin Klatt are running for two seats.

Clear Lake – Incumbents Tom Aasumundrud and Mark Manson face Peter Wieszorek and Mary Wienke for two seats.

No contests Frederic – Incumbents Shari Matz and Troy Engen are unopposed.

Luck – Longtime board member Jody Seck is retiring. Amy Dueholm and incumbent Daryl Bazey are running for the two seats unopposed.

Turtle Lake – Incumbents Linda

Flottum and Sally Gores are unopposed.

(Beaver and most of Johnstown are in the Turtle Lake District).

Cumberland – Jennifer Olson Hyatt and incumbent Don Horstman are running for two seats. Jim Froehlich is retiring. (Half of McKinley is in the Cumberland District).

Grantsburg – See Burnett County story. (A part of Sterling is in the Grantsburg District).

Outcalt and Jeff Merrill, are retiring.

Incumbent Dennis Becker and new candidate William Itzin are on the ballot, leaving one blank spot. Again, no one has yet registered as a write-in.

President Laurie Tarman is running unopposed for another term.

All write-in candidates must file a campaign registration statement “as soon as intent to seek elective office is known” under Wisconsin election law.

Contests in five Burnett school districts

Contests Centuria – Village President Cheryl Lehman is retiring. Two present trustees, Dave Markert and Wayne Bakke, are running for the office. Since they both had seats that were up this spring, that leaves two open positions on the council. Running for the three trustee seats are Steve Sylvester, Eric Priebe, Gene Tourville, Pete Englund, and incumbent Michael Koshatka.

Clayton – Robert Carlson, acting village president since last May, is running for the office as is Jennifer BergmannMortel. She is now a trustee whose term is up in April. If Carlson loses, he would return to his trustee seat for another year. Running for the three trustee positions are Craig Benware, Corey Berghammer and two incumbents, Dennis Heiken and Marlin Klatt.

Frederic – Incumbent President Philip Knuf and trustees William Johnson IV, Maria Ammend and John Boyer are all running for re-election. John Glockzin is also running for a trustee position.

Milltown – All incumbents are seeking re-election and all are being challenged. On the ballot for president are incumbent LuAnn White and former trustee Les Sloper. The three incumbent trustees on the ballot are Paul Brooks Jr., Sam Owens Sr. and Benjamin Wheeler.

Also running are Harley Lund, Don Michaelson and Jason McKenzie.

Osceola – The only contest is for the trustee positions where incumbents Purnal Tracy, Ken James, and Carrie O’Connell are joined on the ballot by Wally Piszczek. Village President Gary Beckmann is retiring. Kathleen Demulling is the only candidate for the office.

St. Croix Falls – Two city council seats are open. In Ward I incumbent Brian Blesi is unopposed. Former mayor Lee Uhrhammer is challenging incumbent Arnie Carlson in Wards II and III.

Many retirements BURNETT COUNTY – The five main school districts serving Burnett County all have contested elections. Incumbents are retiring in three of the districts. And one district, Siren, will have a funding referendum.

Grantsburg – Incumbents Christine Erickson and Jason Burkman are facing Patty Bonneville and Jason R. Jensen Sr. for two open seats.

Siren – Longtime board member Douglas Coyour is retiring. Running for three seats on the seven-person board are incumbents Dayton Daniels and Dave McGrane plus Molly Bentley and Burt Fudd Lund. Voters in the Siren District will also be voting on a funding referendum. A different version of the referendum was defeated in the February primary.

Webster – Two of three incumbents, Scott Treichel and Brenda Bentley, are retiring. Charles Macke is seeking another term. Also on the ballot for three seats on the seven-person board are Douglas Quenzer, Brenda Rachner, and Wendy Larson.

Shell Lake – An even bigger change is coming in Shell Lake, where both incumbents, JoAnne Olson and Brian Dosch, are retiring. Linda Nielsen, Phil Holman, and Jeri Bitney are running for the two open seats.

Spooner – Longtime incumbent Philip Markgren and first-term member Deb Shipman are seeking re-election.

Also on the ballot is Kurt Krueger.

Krueger lost his seat on the board to Shipman in 2006.

Frederic and Cumberland – See the Polk County coverage.

Write-in races in two Polk villages; contest or retirement in all eleven elections POLK COUNTY – Every village elects a village president and three of the six village trustees this year. Each of the 10 villages in Polk County has either a contest or an open seat after a retirement this spring. In two villages not enough candidates filed and there are blank spots on the ballots that must be filled by write-ins.

Besides the 10 villages, Polk County has two cities. St. Croix Falls has a council race in one ward. Amery has no city election this spring. It elects its mayor in the even-numbered years and its council for four-year terms.

The write-in races Clear Lake – Only two people filed for the council in December, incumbents Dean Tronrud and Leigh Witthoft. A third trustee, Michael Flaherty, chose not to run. As of this Monday, no one has registered as a write-in candidate for the third open seat. The village will have a new president. Incumbent Jeffrey Johnson is stepping down and former president Roger LaBlanc is running unopposed for the office.

Turtle Lake – This village also uses nominating papers rather than a caucus to get candidates and also came up short for people who want to be trustees. Two present trustees, Jeff

No contests Balsam Lake – The council will have one new member but no contest. Guy Williams is running for another term as president. Trustees Michael Voltz and Eugene D’Agostino are seeking re-election. The third open trustee seat is held

by Davis Evans, who is retiring. David Knutson is running for that seat.

Dresser – Two trustees, Bryan Beseler and Neil Gustafson, are stepping down.

Greg Andrie is running for re-election.

The new candidates are Rusty Norlander and Jim Thanig. Rick Flandrena is unopposed for another term as president.

Luck – This village also has two trustees, Jack Holdt and Marilyn Berg, who are not running again. The unopposed trustee candidates are Peter Demydowich, Jen Nelson and incumbent Steven Nielsen. Village President Richard Callister has no opponent.

Contests in two Burnett villages BURNETT COUNTY – Each of the three Burnett County villages will see changes on their councils. One village president is being challenged and one is stepping down and running for trustee.

Two villages have trustee races and the third village has a retirement.

Webster – There are races for every

office in Webster. President Jeffrey Roberts is being challenged by Tom Stusek. Three trustees, William Rock, Kelly Gunderson and Timothy Maloney, are running for re-election. Their challengers are Paul Cyms and Mary Klar.

Grantsburg – Longtime President Mark Dahlberg is retiring from the village leadership position and seeking a trustee position. Present trustee Roger Panek is running for the open president position. Incumbent trustees Glenn Rolloff and Tim Tessman are seeking new terms. Completing the ballot for the trustee positions are Dale Dresel, Earl Mosley and Dean Josephson.

Siren – The Siren ballot is very simple.

Incumbent President Janet Hunter and two trustees, Dave Alden and John Henry, are all running unopposed.

Trustee Joan O’Fallon is retiring and Tom Anderson is the only other candidate for the three trustee positions.

Contests in 11 of the 24 Polk County towns Several longtime clerks retire POLK COUNTY – Every town government has an election this year. On the ballot are the town chair and two supervisors. In addition, the offices of town clerk and treasurer are up for election in places where those offices have not been made appointed.

Polk County has 24 towns. There are contests in 11 places and referendums in two. Much of the election action this year is for the clerk position. The job, which has become much more complex in recent years according to many clerks interviewed, has been made an appointed job in eight towns. Of the remaining 16 clerks, four are retiring and two are being challenged for re-election.

Towns with contests or changes (unopposed incumbents not listed).

Apple River – Chair Daniel Carlson is being challenged by Rick Scoglio. Ken Samples is stepping down as clerk. The only candidate for the office is Tom Sykes. Samples serves on the county board and Sykes is a past county supervisor.

Balsam Lake – Tammy Nelson is retiring as clerk after holding the office for 12 years. Brian Masters is the only candidate for the job. He is also a current county board member.

Beaver – There is a referendum on making the positions of clerk and treasurer appointed. Clerk Wendy Johnson says the clerk position is not the job it used to be.

Black Brook – Present Chair Charles Barney is being challenged by Bruce Gehrman.

Clam Falls – Incumbents Guy Foltz and Robert Carlson are on the ballot with Brad Olson for the two supervisor seats. Incumbent clerk Betty Knutson is being challenged by Patty Fredericks.

Clayton – Chair Craig Moriak is retiring. Supervisor Jim Anderson is running for that office. Grant Pickard is running for the open supervisor position.

Eureka – There is a full ballot of candidates for the two supervisor seats including a write-in candidate.

Incumbents Roger Johnson and Jose Trejo were renominated at the caucus along with Kyle Swanson and a fourth candidate. After the caucus, that person chose not to seek the office. Jane Meinz placed fifth at the caucus and lost a spot on the ballot. She is running as a registered write-in for town supervisor. Edna Tonnar is retiring as clerk after 18 years in the office. Seeking that position are Michelle Tonnar and Rob Lubben.

Garfield – Marilyn Buckingham is not

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Obey holds economic teach-in at Frederic, St. Croix Falls

Students hear about economy firsthand from Congressman who plays central role in developing recovery package

FREDERIC/ST. CROIX FALLS – “People who say President Obama’s economic recovery plan is too big need to understand that the package is so large because the economic problem it’s tackling is so huge. We’re facing the greatest economic crisis since the 1930s,” Seventh District Congressman Dave Obey, D-WI, told students at Frederic and St. Croix Falls high schools last Friday during an economic teach-in.

Obey, who, as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, played a central role in developing the $800 billion economic recovery package that Congress approved, is holding economic teach-ins around his district to explain the economic crisis confronting the country and Obama’s plan to deal with it.

“We’ve had a virtual collapse and freeze-up of the financial system and the credit markets. We’ve had a collapse of the housing and auto sectors of the economy. Consumer purchasing power is collapsing. In the last four months the country has lost 2 million jobs, and we’re expected to lose another 3 to 5 million in the next year.

As Conservative economist Mark Zandi so bluntly put it: ‘the economy is shutting down,’” Obey said.

Obey traced the economic mess to unfair and ineffective government policies over the last decade. “Since 2001, as worker productivity went up, over 90 percent of the income growth in the country went to the wealthiest 10 percent of society. The remaining 90 percent of Americans have been struggling to sustain their standard of living by borrowing to pay for kids education, to pay for their houses, to pay for their cars, etc… etc…, and when they couldn’t borrow anymore, the bottom fell out. Our job now is to rebuild the economy in a way that will enable middle class families to see their income grow again,” he said.

Normally, when consumer purchas-

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Congressman Dave Obey spoke to about 30 Frederic High School seniors on Friday, Feb. 27, explaining issues about the economy and what’s been happening in Washington, D.C. – Photo by Marty Seeger ing power collapses, the government uses monetary policy – like changes in the interest rate – to try to reinflate the economy. “The problem is, we've already shot that bullet,” Obey said.

“The Federal Reserve has taken phenomenal actions to try to stabilize the situation to very moderate effect. The only bullet left is fiscal policy - a large amount of government funding to get things moving again.”

That is what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that was just approved by Congress is designed to do, Obey added. “If you look at what this bill does, it is aimed at saving or creating 3 to 4 million jobs. It provides one of the biggest middle-class tax cuts in American history. It invests $120 billion to put people to work building highways, bridges, sewer and water systems, airports, transit systems, modernizing our electrical transmission grid and bringing high-speed broadband to every part of the country, including rural America. It tries to help those who are hit the hardest by the recession by extending and expanding unemployment benefits, by helping them to keep their health coverage and helping them with the cost of keeping their kids in college. It tries to rebuild and modernize the economy to create new jobs through science and technology and by making investments that will wean us from our dependence on foreign oil. It provides $170 billion to help states and local governments avoid catastrophic tax increases that will be counterpro-

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seeking another term as supervisor.

George Stroebel is running for the open seat. Treasurer Sue Knutson is running for the vacant clerk position and Valarie Anderson is running for treasurer.

Georgetown – Justin Duncan is running against present chair Ron Ogren.

Laketown – In the wake of the Iver’s Mountain/Mathy quarry dispute, the Laketown board has faced a total turnover. Dan King, appointed chair last fall, is running for a full term. Donald Swanson, the last of the old board, is not seeking another term as supervisor. On the ballot for the two supervisor positions are incumbent Montie Tretsven who was appointed last fall, Bruce Paulsen, Matt Larson and Mathew Mattson. Clerk Patsy Gustafson is being challenged by Jackie Thompson. The voters will also be presented with an advisory referendum on whether the town should oppose the Mathy mine or work out an agreement with the company.

Luck – One race for supervisor, with Greg Marsten challenging incumbents Larry Wright and Don Langel.

McKinley – Chair Lynton Lindell is retiring. Supervisor Mark Renstrom is running for the office and Robert Wurm is running for the open supervisor position.

Milltown – Franklin McCurdy joins incumbents Clifford Gustafson and Christopher Nelson on the ballot for supervisor.

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ductive during this kind of a recession and it also helps them to avoid drastic cutbacks in education and in law enforcement so that they don't have to fire cops, teachers, prison guards and all the other people who are paid out of state budgets.”

Wisconsin could receive as much as $3.5 billion and that will save thousands and thousands of jobs. “There’s $2 billion to keep Wisconsin teachers, firefighters, policemen and others on the state payroll; there’s over $500 million to get people to work on highway and bridge projects; there’s $150 million to help weatherize Wisconsin homes; there’s an additional unemployment benefit of $100 a month for 500,000 Wisconsin workers, and extended unemployment benefits for 75,000 more; there’s money to modernize about 130 Wisconsin schools; there’s significant assistance for every local school district, that will help them avoid teacher cutbacks and significant property tax increases, there’s new tax credits to make college more affordable for 63,000 Wisconsin families; there’s more money for clean-water, sewer and dam repairs and flood-control projects; and there’s an $800 tax cut for over 2 million Wisconsin workers and their families,” Obey said.

A sign of how important the recovery effort is was the wide range of groups backing it, Obey said. “This package was supported by not only the AFLCIO, but also by the National Association of Manufacturers and the

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Osceola – Mike Wallis and Robert Wright are seeking re-election as supervisors. Also running is Eugene Lindholm.

West Sweden – Simon Nelson is challenging town Chair Dennis O’Donnell for that position. Clerk Lori Lundquist is retiring after 22 years in the office.

Andrea Lundquist is the only candidate for the job.

Incumbents are running unopposed in Alden, Bone Lake, Clear Lake, Farmington, Johnstown, Lincoln, Lorain, St. Croix Falls and Sterling.

Contests in most Burnett towns Big races in Webb Lake and Lincoln BURNETT COUNTY – The April 7 election will see contests and newfaces in 14 of the 21 Burnett towns. The biggest action is coming in Lincoln and Webb Lake where every seat on the three person town boards is being challenged. In other races, two chair and a long serving clerk are giving up their positions.

Towns with contests or changes [unopposed incumbents not listed] Lincoln – There is a full slate of candidates running against the incumbent board members. Town chair Christ Olson will face John Stafford. Joe Peterson and Julia Steiner are challeng-

ing incumbents Bryan Bjorklund and Steve Washkuhn for the two supervisor seats.

Webb Lake – The race for chair here is a re-match of the county board race last spring. Present town chair Clifford (Larry) Main again faces Harry Patneaude. The two had a virtual tie last spring in a contest that covered a larger area. The two incumbent supervisors, Pat Pockrandt and Greg Main are being challenged by John Kielkucki and David Johnson.

Anderson – Chair Steve Johnson and supervisor Tom Bean are retiring.

Jeremy Gronski is unopposed for the chair position. Anderson separates its supervisor seats instead of listing all candidates in a group for the two seats.

Greg Swenson and Tim Harmon are running for the open seat held by Bean.

Jim Ulmaniec is challenging incumbent Gerald Johnson for the second seat.

Blaine – Supervisor William (Don) Slipher is retiring. Incumbent Marty Pearson is joined on the ballot by Don Carlson and Merle Meyer in the race for the two seats.

Dewey – Joyce Jacobs, Phil Scheu and incumbent James Toll are running for the supervisor seats. Don Israel is retiring.

Grantsburg – Eric McKinley is stepping down as supervisor. Dave Doskey is the only candidate for the open seat.

Jackson – The voters have a full ballot for the two supervisor seats. Running are Tom Aver, Dan Campion, Roger

Congressman Dave Obey speaks with social studies teacher Robb Randle at St. Croix Falls High School on Friday, Feb. 27. Obey visited the Polk County area and discussed the president’s economic stimulus bill with high school economics students. –Photo by Tammi Milberg U.S. Chamber of Commerce – that shows just how widely held the belief is that this needs to be done,” he added.

Obey concluded by noting that this is just the first step. “It would be a mistake to look at this as a plan to add large amounts of new money to the economy.

Instead, it should be recognized for what it is – an emergency salvage job to fill a $3-trillion plus hole in the economy over the next 2-1/2 years in order to ease the worst aspects of this building recession. Standing alone, this package will not succeed, because it’s going to have to be accompanied by further actions to build confidence in the economy; by new actions to prevent massive home foreclosures all across the country; and probably by even further intervention in the financial markets. So we’re as close as we’ll ever see to being in the same place that Franklin Roosevelt was in the thirties – where he tried some things; some of them worked, some of them didn't, and so he moved on and tried other things. It’s going to be a rough couple of years. But with the right decisions, and the will to carry through, we can come out of this with a stronger middle class and an economy that works for everyone, not just the economic elite.” - from the office of Congressman Obey

C O U N T I E S Larson and incumbent Nancy Growe.

Gary Biron is not seeking another term.

LaFollette – Chair Robert Stage and supervisor Darwyn Brown are attempting to trade places on the board. Brown is unopposed for chair while Stage, incumbent Douglas Coyour and John Larson Jr. are running for the two supervisor spots.

Meenon – The board seats are being contested here also. Christopher Sybers is challenging the present town chair Larry Johnson. Incumbent supervisors Mary Poretti and Randy Strese are joined on the ballot by Shawn Rachner.

Rusk – Carol Johnson is running against incumbents David Olson and Robert Brede for the supervisor seats.

Clerk Ann Stellrecht is retiring after 12 years. Jennifer Christner is the only candidate for the office.

Sand Lake – Treasurer Carrie Hunter is being challenged by Lynn Blahnik.

Scott – Three persons are running for the supervisor seats, Bob Heideman plus incumbents Shirley Muller and Gary Lundberg.

Siren – There is another contested supervisor race in Siren. Jeff Howe is on the ballot with present supervisors Philip Stiemann and Bert Lund Jr. Swiss – Clerk Deborah Pohlkamp is being challenged by Judy Dykstra.

All the incumbents are running unopposed in Daniels, Oakland, Roosevelt, Trade Lake, Union, West Marshland and Wood River.

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Man allegedly runs cop off road

Earl J. Baker, 22, Grantsburg, was issued seven citations, including OWI and reckless endangerment of safety of another with a vehicle, fleeing from a police officer, criminal damage to property and was arrested on an outstanding warrant on Friday, Feb. 27, after he ran a police vehicle off the road.

Grantsburg Police Officer Joel A. Klatt, attempted to stop Baker for spinning his tires on Main Street in Grantsburg. Baker did not stop but instead fled on North Road with Officer Klatt in pursuit. After turning left on North Williams Road, Baker tried backing his vehicle into the police vehicle a couple of times. Minutes later when Baker was approaching CTH D, he turned the vehicle around and drove into the police vehicle, pushing it off the road and into the ditch. The air bags in both vehicles deployed, and the police car was disabled. Another officer arrived on scene and Baker was arrested. Klatt sustained a whiplash injury. No other injuries were reported. – Special photo

Jailhouse fight broken up POLK COUNTY - A fight involving cellmates at the Polk County Jail was broken up by jail officers but not before one of the cell mates ended up with scratches to her chest and neck and injuries to her elbow and top of her head.

Rhona Jane Taylor, 22, of Sandstone, Minn., faces a charge of battery, special circumstance, after she attacked another inmate on the afternoon of Feb. 21.

According to a Polk County Sheriff’s report, Taylor was witnessed running

toward her cell mate and knocking her to the ground. She then started striking her. Two officers responded to the fight and instructed her to stop striking the inmate, but she continued until the officers were able to intervene.

Once the women were separated, the woman who was attacked, from Loretto, Minn., said that Taylor became angry because she thought others were talking about her. - with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Department

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Habitat for Humanity® A NOTE OF THANKS

The Polk County Chapter of Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity

The Supreme Court of the State of Wisconsin appoints the members of the District 11 Committee of the Office of Lawyer Regulation. This committee investigates and reports on attorney conduct to ensure the ethical and competent practice of law by Wisconsin attorneys. I am honored to have been selected chairman of that committee.

I have successfully handled injury and death cases since 1977. Home, hospital and office appointments are available. Cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, such that if there is no recovery, there is no fee. When you, a relative or a friend, need an attorney, you should contact John Grindell at Grindell Law Offices, S.C., Box 585, Frederic, WI 54837. Telephone: 715-327-5561.

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Eric Kube 715-268-4843 ekube@amerytel.net

Marilyn Schmalz 715-483-3134 maris@lakeland.ws

Judy Weiss 715-294-2454 judyweiss@centurytel.net

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extends a hearty thank-you to the following charter contributors for their support of our Building Partner program and other donations. Their generosity will help the first Polk County Habitat for Humanity home to be built this spring. Subsequent supporters will be recognized at a future date.

Eric David Kube, Ltd. Amery Community Foundation Paperworx Wagon Landing Construction First Presbyterian Church, St. AnchorBank and Neal Baker Croix Falls Greatmats David Waterman and Family Faith Evangelical Church, RiverBank of Osceola Mike Ottosen Balsam Lake Chet Johnson Drugs John and Lois Olson Our Savior Lutheran Church, Ellie’s Ice Cream and Coffee David and Judy Weiss Amery Polaris Joel and Rebecca Sunde Mayor Harvey Stower and the Dental Arts, Amery Dave and Carolyn Stone Amery City Council Shiloh Heating and Cooling Clear Choice Printing Inquiries regarding tax deductible donations, volunteering, providing building materials or skilled labor services are welcome. For more information, please contact:

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Balsam Lake police chief under fire again

Public protection committee sets meeting to discuss incident with community club

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — Ongoing dissatisfaction with the police department in Balsam Lake, fueled by a dispute between the community club and the police department over the sale of beer at a recent event, led to some strong comments at the March 2 meeting of the Balsam Lake Village Board.

Police Chief Gehrman Sheryl was in attendance at Sheryl Gehrman the board meeting and declined to comment on the issue, but members of the community club and even the village board had no hesitation.

At the core of the controversy is the Jan. 31 drag race and fishing contest on Balsam Lake, sponsored by the community club. Beer and concessions were sold on the ice during the annual event, but apparent misinformation resulted in a disagreement over the need for a license to sell alcohol.

Discussion at the March 2 meeting indicated two issues were of concern.

For the police department there was a question whether the community club was selling beer without the proper license.

From the community club’s perspective, the police department — and Chief Gehrman in particular — is damaging the reputation of the club, its individual members and the community.

According to a write-up of the situation provided by Gehrman at the request of Chris Nelson, community club president Gehrman was told last spring by the state of Wisconsin that the village could not issue a temporary beer license for the event.

She asked an agent with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Alcohol and Tobacco whether there is any license that would cover sale of alcohol on frozen waters, and was told there isn’t. Gehrman said she passed that information on to the village president, who passed it on to the board.

After finding that beer was being sold at this year’s event, Gehrman again contacted the state of Wisconsin. This time she was told that the village could issue a permit as long as the beer was sold in a defined area of the lake within village limits.

Meanwhile, understanding that the village had no authority to issue a license, the community club contacted the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. According to Nelson, the DNR said that no license was necessary.

“We thought we followed everything the right way,” Nelson told the board Monday evening.

The event, he said, was very successful, with 40 volunteers and about 300 to 400 participants. About $2,000 was raised for the community. About two weeks later, said Nelson, he got calls asking why the community club was selling beer on the ice illegally.

“We feel like we’ve been blindsided,” he said.

“I really feel the community club will

disband over this if action is not taken.”

Several other residents and members of the community club also spoke against the actions of the police department.

Steven Biza of Sunset View said, “I’m very disappointed with how the police handled maybe some misinformation.

The questions were asked. I just think we were kind of set up.”

Dennis McQuillan said his wife, owner of Thirsty Otter, wanted to create a warm, fun, and friendly atmosphere and that the community had supported her.

“You don’t take without giving,” he said, adding that both had joined the community club to help create a fun, friendly atmosphere in Balsam Lake.

Because of the police department, however, people in other areas have a bad feeling about the village, McQuillan said.

In other communities, he said citing Luck and the Winter Carnival, the police department strongly supports the annual festival.

“Why don’t we have that here?” he asked. “I’m confused and disappointed.”

Brian Masters said that he feels like the whole thing should not be an issue.

“Every time we have an event in the community it seems we’re blindsided by something that shouldn’t even be an issue.

“If we’re going to get shot down for doing good things for commerce, it’s kind of a worthless deal.”

Caroline Rediske, owner of Sew Creative, read a statement she had written about the relationship of law enforcement to the community and its effect on Balsam Lake.

“A cooperative relationship between police officers and members of the community can strength informal social controls and increase community support for law enforcement activities,” she read. “By contrast, poor police-community relations foster resentment and alienation.”

Rediske said that the written information prepared by Gehrman was “the last straw” for her.

“The negativity is overwhelming and the amount of energy being spent on this is unbelievable,” she read. Her admiration for law enforcement in Balsam Lake has “been tested,” she said.

“It’s scary to think that folks would rather not even bother to ask the police for assistance when needed.

“I am sure that most would have nothing but respect and admiration for the local law, but only if the feeling was mutual,” Rediske concluded to applause from the audience.

The bottom line, said Nick Walton, is whether the village board wants people in Balsam Lake or if it wants people to stay away because of the police.

“We come up with ideas that bring people into town,” he said. “They’re kind of redneck deals, but . . .”

“This was a very successful event,” said Briana Geissinger of Brewski’s. “I think this just put a big black cloud over it.”

Following comments by the public, three trustees spoke on the issue. Dave Evans, who will not seek re-election when his term is up this April, said he felt the public protection committee should look at all options for law enforcement. This, he said, could include contracting with the county or with a private agency.

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Balsam Lake trustees (L to R) Jim Broome, Mike Voltz and Dave Evans at the March 2 meeting of the village board. — Photo by Mary Stirrat Sheryl,” he also said.

Comments from Mike Voltz were very different.

“I spent 54 years trying to keep my name out of police reports,” he said, adding that it was “splattered from one end to another” in the information Gehrman compiled.

“I don’t appreciate it one bit, Sheryl,” Voltz said, turning in his seat to look at the police chief. I don’t appreciate it at all. I think this was really a low blow.”

The question, said trustee Jim Broome, is why Gehrman was in her truck watching the event while off duty, taking notes.

“What was the motivation of being down there on your time off?” he asked.

“That’s one thing we’ll have to address.”

Gehrman later said she was not taking notes in her truck, and wrote the information up only at the request of Chris Nelson.

Village President Guy Williams said he received four calls of complaint about the police chief, which he turned over to the public protection committee.

Each of the four individuals, he later said, also spoke at the meeting.

Gehrman later stated that she wrote the information only at the request of Nelson and has no intention of issuing any citations. She used the standard incident report to compile her various notes but has never filed the report for further action.

The public protection committee will hold a public meeting Monday, March 9, at 6 p.m. at the fire hall. Gehrman and village attorney John Schneider will be present at the meeting.

Following the meeting of the public protection committee, the labor committee will meet to discuss the police contract. The contract expired in October.

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This week’s question When will we begin to notice the economic turnaround?

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F O R U M Letters t o t h e e d i t o r Local support?

I was so devastated to learn that our Milltown Village Market will be closing soon. I had hoped that when LuAnn and Henry bought the store and opened the doors again, the local people would really support it. That has not proven to be the case. LuAnn and Henry did so much to make the Village Market a very pleasant place to shop (smiles on the workers faces and thankyous for shopping there) and the prices were very reasonable and competitive.

There were so many positives about the store that I do not understand why more people did not shop there. Now we will all have to drive farther to buy groceries, using more time, more gas and paying higher prices.

Hats off to LuAnn and Henry for a valiant effort. Thank you so much for trying to keep a grocery store in Milltown. Those of us who shopped the Village Market will miss it!

Carol Johnson Milltown

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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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One can only wish the president and his programs well in the coming future.

One of the subjects he touched upon greatly was education and the role it will play for future generations.

While we may agree with him that having a vocational or college diploma or degree is essential and having extra degrees looks good on paper, it does not qualify a person to be a CEO or a better teacher.

Many of the recent graduates in the past years have been placed into positions because of that degree rather than experience, which as we all know, has resulted in some of the problems we are in today. While some of the blame must be taken by those of us from a older generation for not properly teaching and showing these graduates how to perform what was successfull in the past because in our haste we were of a generation of people that would rather do it ourselves rather than rely on others.

Our school systems in the future, especially in rural areas, should partner with local industries to teach those whom may want to began careers near home with vocational classes, not just merely visits to local industries but hands-on learning in our schools. This would result in savings to the school systems and allow those who cannot travel distances an opportunity to a career. Those who chose to go on to colleges will also benefit by these programs. Our future depends on wise decisions in education not on merely appointing who you know.

John Walkosz Grantsburg

Obama the Socialist?

President Obama has gone and done it now. He has actually proposed a budget, which matches his campaign rhetoric. We are not used to a politician who truly means what he says. But, it appears that the president is sincere about helping the middle class, investing in education, reforming health care, improving infrastructure and developing a sensible energy policy. His budget proposals and stimulus plan appear to this semi-informed voter to be evidence of that sincerity.

What really surprises and baffles me, however, is that the loyal opposition finds these proposals to be objectionable and Socialistic. While it’s easy to criticize the excessive spending and indebtedness of his proposals, I just don’t understand this Socialism part at all. Being older I remember a time

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when we had a Republican president who was in office during a historic expansion of the middle class who actually was in favor of very wealthy people paying a higher percentage of the income tax and who proposed, voted for and implemented the largest infrastructure program (interstate highway system) in our history. This president signed bills which helped people of modest means go to college, and, if I remember correctly, during this time health care didn’t cost an arm and a leg.

I understand why Republicans attack Obama, but I just can’t wrap myself around the idea that Dwight David Eisenhower was a Socialist.

Doug Gray St. Croix Falls

Get the facts Laketown voters - stop the rumors.

Get the facts.

Rumors are flying around the township that are not true and are detrimental to our efforts to save Iver’s Mountain. To provide you with the answers, Richard Ihrig from Lindquist and Vennum, who has put in countless hours on our behalf to save the mountain, will be on hand for a meeting to be held at the Luck Public Library on Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. Come prepared with every rumor you have heard, so that you can get the facts.

United we stand (up to large-scale mining). Divided it (the mountain) falls.

Pam Petersen Laketown

A review

Two weeks ago, Congressional Republicans were squealing about all the “pork” and voting against President Obama’s $819 billion stimulus package. Last week, Obama introduced his budget, and we learned that 40 percent of the budget “pork” came from Republicans.

Even though Obama’s stimulus package contains $247 billion in tax relief to individuals, Republicans laugh it off as only $13 a week per person.

Republican spokesperson Rush Limbaugh said Obama’s tax relief amounts to a McDonald’s Happy Meal.

Actually, Happy Meals cost $2.49.

Limbaugh, who earns $33 million annually ridiculing cripples and homeless people, probably considers a tax break of $676 chump change.

Ignoring the debt pile accumulated from 20 years of Bush and Reagan, Washington Republicans see Armageddon in Obama’s deficits.

Meanwhile, Republican governors shout halleluiah as stimulus manna rains down on their unemployment and deficit-ravaged states.

Republicans spitefully call Obama “the Anointed One.” A decade ago, Republicans wanted Reagan’s face chiseled on to Mt. Rushmore. Reagan worshippers still wait for him to ascend on Capitol Hill with his gospel of “supply-side economics.” President George Bush Sr. called Reagan’s gospel “voodoo economics.” Reagan’s voodoo tripled the national debt and took America from the world’s largest creditor nation to the largest debtor nation.

In 2007, Bush predicted budget surplus in 2012. The economic train wreck left by Bush includes the largest federal deficit and national debt in U.S. history.

As Obama battles the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, he should take heart in the words of Reagan who said, “I am not worried about the deficit. It is big enough to take care of itself.”

James P. Nelson

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Increase is forever I was disappointed to read that the Siren School Board is going to try the referendum again in April. The big difference between the one that failed in February and the one in April is that the increase in spending is forever.

I also read that the Siren School is scheduled to receive an increase in funding from the recently passed stimulus bill signed by President Obama. Taxpayers are living within their means; tax recipients should do the same.

Mark Pettis Hertel

Evolution Sunday Ms. Berkland, You are correct in stating that the Bible is not a book of science. I feel compelled, however, to argue that your accuracy ends right there. The Bible does, in fact, tell us how the world was created. Chapter 1, Verse 1, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth.” After this, you come to the “Then God said” statements.

There are eight of them, spanning the remainder of the first chapter, covering the creation account.

There isn’t necessity or room for all the details, but the claim is clear. God spoke, and all things came into existence. It is my understanding that, in the original Hebrew, the context used can only mean six literal days of creation. Some will disagree; I know that I do not. This is not born of a weak mind. It comes from a strong faith, (not to mention a lot of reading) that God, the almighty and limitless creator of the universe, could have, and most certainly did just as is written in these opening verses. To believe otherwise is to attempt to put God in a finite, manmade box simply because we cannot grasp how this could be.

Evolution Sunday is the result of a number of clergy (12,000+) signing a pro-evolution letter known as the “Clergy Letter Project.” These clergy members have chosen to reject God’s word in this area, and, I believe, have shown weakness, doubt and a lack of faith that I find disturbing.

I’m not sure that this is a rock-solid foundation upon which to build a ministry.

I believe that true science shouldn’t reject creation simply because the assertion that “God did it” is offensive to some people, and we shouldn’t be afraid to

Maximizing your tax refund This year, many Wisconsinites will miss out on hundreds of dollars in tax return funds because the required forms were not completed. Have you filled out all of the necessary paperwork to maximize your return this tax season?

A new credit has become available for taxable years beginning in 2008.

Individuals who previously paid both federal and state government taxes on their Social Security benefits will no longer be taxed by the state of Wisconsin.

If you are currently receiving Social Security benefits and want to estimate what your new tax payment will be after this adjustment, a 1-ES form and instruc-

What does the stimulus mean for Wisconsin?

The federal government is on a spending spree, and the state of Wisconsin is poised to be a big beneficiary. With Wisconsin facing a $5.9 billion budget shortfall, the governor’s two-year budget proposal increases taxes by $1.5 billion while increasing total state spending by nearly 10 percent. It is estimated that the state of Wisconsin will receive over $3.7 billion in new allocations from the federal government as part of the recently passed stimulus bill.

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teach our children what God’s word says about it. Explore and examine. Do this thoroughly. As a mater of fact, scripture encourages this. See Thess. 5:21. Also, our children should most certainly continue to learn biology, chemistry, etc. Learn, examine, compare and think critically. Is this not the goal? Can’t do that without both sides.

I agree with you that there should be no conflict between Christianity and science, but there is. It is a clash of worldviews, or, the lens through which we choose to view and interpret the data set before us. This is fueled by people like Richard Dawkins and Eugene Scott (who describes herself as atheist but does not discount the value of spirituality. What?) I encourage you to look at a Web site called answersingenesis.com for a list of Christian scientists and some solid teaching about science and the world around us through the Christian lens. We all have a lot to learn.

Mike Clover Grantsburg

fund balance boosts from Bjelland Shavings, the American Legion, Trinity Lutheran and memorials for Elmer Wicklund, Jake Lysdahl and others.

And gratitude to Grantsburg Family Foods for great service and free delivery, and especially to all of our caring volunteers from the churches that faithfully staff the pantry. We are blessed by school and civic groups, businesses and individuals who work together to help their neighbors by giving food, money and time. We appreciate donations of every size, though cannot personally acknowledge all of them.

Nonperishables may be dropped off at the pantry on Mondays from 9 to 11 a.m., or left at any of our area churches. Money may be dropped off or mailed directly to Community Bank with checks to Grantsburg Food Pantry. Prepacked bags of food and a small selection of miscellaneous and frozen items are distributed each Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m.

Deb Johnson, pantry coordinator Grantsburg

Food pantry support My gratitude to the many supporters of the Grantsburg Food Pantry. Amazingly, giving has remained strong during these tough times. Unfortunately, demand has skyrocketed. We have been packing 30-40 bags of food weekly and are having a tough time keeping pace. Many first-time visitors are coming to the pantry after layoffs, in addition to plenty of retired folks unable to make ends meet.

Until further notice, we will only give one prepacked bag of food per household, regardless of family size, plus a small selection of miscellaneous food items.

Visits to the pantry are limited to twice a month to Grantsburg School District residents only, and clients are reminded to seek assistance from resources such as WIC, Feed My Sheep and Ruby’s Pantry.

We are grateful for all of the generous and creative ways that people have helped: ground venison from hunters and Lock and Load through the county’s wildlife management program, garden produce from Paul Ekblad and Joel Lieffring and others, orchard surplus from Richand Nancy Hess and Bob Hartshorn, food drives by church groups, Luther Point, Scouts, Grantsburg schools and many others. Clients have also appreciated the donation of seeds to grow their own vegetables. We recently received big tions can be acquired at the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Web site, www.revenue.wi.gov/html/taxind.html.

Another credit opportunity available that many people are not aware of is the Homestead Credit. This credit provides real property tax relief to families that need it the most.

Although the Homestead Credit is not new to Wisconsin, over half of those eligible do not apply, generally because of the long and complicated tax forms that accompany it. To solve this problem, a simplified one-page form, or “Homestead EZ,” was created and can be obtained by contacting my office.

To qualify for the Homestead Credit, you must earn less than $24,500 and have owned a home or rented an apartment or house for all of 2008. Additionally, those individuals must be at least 18 years of So, how are all these new federal stimulus dollars being spent in Wisconsin’s state budget?

Nearly $789 million is being used to displace current state expenditures for K-12 education. Wisconsin is also set to receive $1.2 billion for Medicaid programs. Another $719 million in transportation infrastructure funding is provided, of which $529 million can be used for highway projects. The governor has estimated that work on road projects will increase over 50 percent with these new funds.

There remains another $1 billion

Questions Before a referendum should be voted on, especially like the one the Siren School is proposing that increases spending limits forever, the people writing the check should have some answers.

1. What specifically is the money going to be used for?

2. How was the dollar amount derived?

3. How much of the money will be used in administration costs?

4. How does the proposed increase in spending benefit student academics?

5. If the money is to be used for nonacademic purposes, was the proposed plan bid out to find the dollar amount?

6. Will the increase in spending add to the overall baseline budget?

7. With the proposed increase in federal aid, is taking more of our local taxes necessary?

8. If the Siren School has increases in aids from other sources, can and will the referendum be rescinded?

I am sure there are more questions as it relates to increasing spending our tax dollar, but it is my opinion those that write the checks know what the check is for.

Doug Coyour Frederic

Marijuana madness

In 1980 I graduated from high school.

Later that fall, I volunteered to serve my country by joining the Marine Corps. In order to get into the Corps I was given a waiver for my drug addiction, which I had been battling for four or five years. I had smoked marijuana, and I was honest with the recruiter about it. I was given a waiver and told to “stay in the closet.”

I guess this was the first “don’t ask, don’t tell,” attempted by the military. Then in 1981, our Commander in Chief declared war.

Much to my dismay, the war Reagan declared was against Americans. The war against drugs was on.

I climbed deeper into my closet and hoped for the best. By 1983, the closet doors where ripped off their hinges by a new weapon – the urinalysis. The first six times I was tested I passed, the seventh time I did not. I had fallen off the wagon, and the military now had proof of my addiction. Instead of psychological and/or medical help, I was given a general discharge under “other than honorable” condition. My country had now turned my addiction into something other than honorable.

During the past 25 years I have worked in retail sales and, most recently, in manufacturing. In order to obtain my last job I had to submit to a pre-employment urinalysis which I passed. That was in 1996. Where I worked, there were not random tests given, in fact, only injury at work or suspicion would trigger further testing. Then in 2001, because of false accusations made against me, I was tested, again I passed. In 2009, after a three-month voluntary layoff, the company tested me a third time – I failed.

This is where the madness sets in: If I had been injured at work and failed, I would have received counseling and retained my job, because I was on a voluntary layoff, my test results got me fired. On three different occasions during my layoff, I had expressed concern to office personnel about my addiction and was advised to wait for the test results to come back. The results came back and I got fired. No help offered. My drug problem has never manifested itself in the form of civil problems. I have never been arrested for drugs or any other reason. My problems have come about only after my right to privacy and my right not to testify against myself has been forfeited. Where is the ACLU in all of this? I think if drug screening is going to be used to expose a problem, then companies should be required to address the problem instead of using it as a reason to terminate employment.

Don Hicks Luck

age, a legal resident of Wisconsin for all of 2008 and filed taxes independently.

If you are in the process of filing your taxes and would like help in doing so, there are a couple of resources available to you.

The AARP, for Ann provides Hraychuck example, Tax-Aides in a num28th District ber of locations who their time Assembly volunteer to help people with their tax forms. For more information about the program visit the AARP Web site, www.aarp.org or

contact my office to find the location nearest you.

One last resource to keep in mind is that filing your taxes online, or e-filing, can save you additional time and money.

Last year 68 percent of Wisconsin’s three million personal income returns were filed electronically. To take advantage of this convenient alternative, visit the DOR Web site, www.dor.state.wi.us. Here you can file electronically for free using their Free-File program and will receive your return a week later. If this is an option you are interested in, but do not have Internet access, go to your local library.

I urge everyone who is eligible for these tax credits to apply. If you have questions or would like to receive a form, please contact my office toll free at 888529-0028 or via e-mail at rep.hraychuck@legis.wi.gov.

for a variety of state programs, such as nearly $200 million for weatherization and energy programs and $107 million for a state revolving clean water fund.

These funds help our budget now, but do not get us out of the woods. We should be concerned that the influx of federal monies props up a state budget that is badly out-of-line with taxpayers ability to pay.

Outside of highway and building projects, the federal funds will serve as one-time monies to pay for ongoing state oper-

ating expenses. It will be impossible to maintain this level of spending when the federal funding ends without historic tax increases or staggering budget deficits.

As we face a national economic downturn, I support investments in aging infrastructure that adds jobs and does not commit the state to future commitments we cannot afford. Unfortunately, the federal government is dictating how stimulus funds will be spent by the states.

Let me know what you think about the state budget and federal stimulus dollars. I can be reached via e-mail at Sen.Harsdorf@legis.wisconsin.gov or by calling 800-826-1092.

Sheila Harsdorf 10th District

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Man faces sexual assault charge

POLK COUNTY - A 45-year-old rural Luck man faces a sexual assault charge stemming from an alleged incident that occurred at his home, Feb. 23.

Paul Eric Fjorden is accused of raping a woman at knifepoint on the afternoon of Feb. 23.

According to a criminal complaint, the alleged victim went to Fjorden’s home with her friend that day and they were sitting around the kitchen table

drinking wine when some wine spilled and the friend of the alleged victim left to change her pants. Fjorden then allegedly came up behind the alleged victim and put his arm across her chest, escorting her into a laundry room just off the kitchen where the assault allegedly occurred. Fjorden allegedly had a weapon she believed to be a knife, up against the right side of her face.

The alleged victim said the assault

lasted two minutes and that Fjorden told her “thank you,” afterwards. She responded by saying “Why?” She told authorities she left the residence, traveled to her father’s home and contacted authorities.

Fjorden was taken into custody and is scheduled to appear at a preliminary hearing March 17 in the courtroom of Judge Molly GaleWyrick.

Fjorden has a criminal history out of

Minnesota and Wisconsin including assault, obstructing, damage to property, possession of burglary tools (all Minnesota) and disorderly conduct, possession of THC, OWI, third-degree sexual assault (no prosecution), violation of restraining order (domestic abuse) and child abuse (dismissed). with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Department

I told Sarah my tale of woe, and she thought it would be less fun to tell this toilet story than her own losing her phone kayaking, much as in the tempestuous, glittering, tumbling whitewater we were soon to see in some of the films.

Maybe. Maybe not.

When we got home, I assembled the thing and gave it a try. A red light came on in the upper right corner, but nowhere no-how in the Blackberry print literature could I find any reference to that blink and what it meant, nor even to the existence of this light. So, disassembled once again, my baby lay all that night and all the next day as we reminded ourselves of the wonders and fragility of our environment, as we listened to Ann Bancroft and her amazing story of polar exploration, as we contemplated and discussed what we as maybe toomodern humans must do to keep and pass on the sustaining wonders granted us in our world.

Put together again after a Saturday climaxed with “Save Iver’s Mountain” music and drink and dance at Hog Wild, my Blackberry showed a bit more life, lighting up her screen, albeit with a dark cloud visible behind the selected icons gleaming forth. But her keys took dictation randomly and independently, recording letters at will no matter what key was pushed. So yet more drying was clearly needed, but hope sprang as I retired for the night.

March 1 was the First Sunday in Lent in Christian churches. Amy would go from her so-successful chairing of the Big Read events ending Saturday, and celebrating at Hog Wild, to serving as cantor, in Latin no less, of the liturgy at her church very early Sunday morning.

I had only to get up and dressed in time to get to our church by 11, where I was

the designated reader of the lessons of the day. Monika was packed up and ready to head back to the airport for her return to Chicago after church. I grabbed the Blackberry parts heading out the door, assembled them one last time in the car as Tony drove us to Zion.

Miracle! Light arose on the screen, icons emerged from the shadow, keys followed directions, SIMcard gave forth Monika’s number, powerful, mysterious waves traveled from Trade Lake to Chicago and back to Trade Lake, taking detours who knows where, and in the car next to ours in the church parking lot, I watched Monika pull out her Blackberry from her bag, look in amazement at the indication of where the call was coming from, and answer me.

The Old Testament lesson was from Genesis 9, the promise to Noah.

Thinking of the global warming warnings of the Environmental Symposium, and of the old Negro spiritual, “God gave Noah the rainbow sign; No more water, the fire next time,” I was tempted to put emphasis on the word “flood” when I read “I now make my covenant with you and with your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you, all birds and cattle, all the wild animals with you on the earth, all that have come out of the ark: … never again shall all living creatures be destroyed by the waters of the flood, never again shall there be a flood to lay waste the earth.”

But I didn’t. Just for a day I reveled instead, in my link with loved ones and with life over the globe, come to life again – my Blackberry, amazingly resurrected from its foiled watery grave.

Ressurection/from page 1 This item, so strange and so forbidding when new, whose innards I had entered with trembling fingers more than once when something like the SIMcard was not working, or when it refused to shut off during the music of Little House in the Prairie at the Guthrie—this appendage, this benign bump on my arm, or in my pocket before the thoughtful gift of the wrist holder from neighbor Jim, this Blackberry had become a part of me.

On this I had received a message about the death of my cousin Don in Washington state during intermission at another play in The Cities—the wonderful August Wilson “Fences” at Penumbra. On this I had at last relievedly reached my son Mario in Bangkok after he and my daughter-in-law and two grandchildren had managed to get out of Nairobi, Kenya during the election riots of the New Year of 2008. Here I had been able to check the score of the Badger men’s basketball game in the Big Ten tournament when I landed in Seattle, leading son Brendan, when he picked me up at the airport, to comment that I did not need his expert technological help after all.

I am no fool—no, I take that back—I am a fool in many ways—but there is one way in which I am not. I know that these magic avatars we take so for granted, like our fingers or toes or teeth until they quit working, stand no chance of recovery from deep water baths if they stay wet. So, quickly, still in shock and with small hope, I whipped off that back, pulled out that battery, slid out that SIMcard, wiped with my shirt sleeve each liquid spot I could see.

And then began the long wait. There was no one to tell me firmly, as this gramma had done for college student AJ

when she spilled her drink on her computer in Aix en Provence, France, last May, when she wanted to turn it on and try it, to see if it still worked: “If you turn it on now, it will not work. If you wait until tomorrow and turn it on, it might work.” So creating a stern voice in my head instead, I placed the pitiful parts of my Blackberry in the winter sun gaining spring-like strength each day through the red geraniums in the front windows. Then I moved the little pieces to the dark of the kitchen table as we headed off for the Friday night Symposium opener, the Patagonia Wild and Scenic Film Festival.

But first a flurried e-mail to Monika that our planned phone contact to meet at the films at Festival Theatre after she arrived at the airport from Chicago and picked up her rental car and drove to St. Croix Falls would have to be modified—I would have Tony’s cell phone, on which, I discovered, her latest number did not wonderfully pop up.

Flashing before my mind’s eye were all of those numbers on my soggy SIM, which might or might not be recorded anywhere else, the people I would never reach again.

Monika received my email on her Blackberry when she landed and texted (is that the verb?) her reply. I felt a whiff of expert relief at hand, for here was the Blackberry user from way before anyone else had heard of it, the finger-flying communicator par excellence. But she was not reassuring. She knew of no instance of Blackberry recovery from full immersion. And I saw the week’s future in a flash—phone calls, credit cards, waiting in the woods for FedEx to bring me a replacement in time for my next trip, to Seattle, on Friday.

At the theater, as we collected tickets,

Man convicted of arson to his establishment and mail fraud MADISON – A Hayward man was convicted of arson and mail fraud at the federal level Friday, Feb. 27.

According to the evidence introduced at a three-day jury trial last week in a Madison court, Phillip Lathrop, 39, owned and operated the former Player’s Sports Bar & Grill, which was

located just outside of Hayward off Hwy. 63. Lathrop was insured by the Capitol Indemnity Corp., effective from Aug. 17, 2002, until Aug. 17, 2003.

A fire occurred in the Player’s attic around 4 a.m. Aug. 16, 2003, and evidence pointed to arson.

The evidence presented at the trial

Fire at Dahlberg home

The Grantsburg and Siren fire departments were called to the Tim Dahlberg home on Little Wood Lake Road last Saturday when a fire started while Dahlberg was attempting to thaw frozen pipes. The structure sustained minimal damage. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

said that after Lathrop had received notice that his insurance premium would be significantly increasing, he hired another person to burn the bar down, for a payoff of $5,000 and cocaine. The instructions were to break into Player’s on Aug. 16, half an hour after closing time, and then to take the VCR tape out of the surveillance system and destroy it. The person was then instructed to break into the coin-operated video game machines and steal the money, so it appeared to be a burglary, as well. The person would then take some Tiki torches from the outdoor patio and place them in the attic above the main bar next to a box of clothing that was stored there. The person was to set the box on fire and push it next to the wall so the roof would then ignite.

The alleged arsonist testified in court that he had followed these instructions as Lathrop had given him, setting the establishment on fire at 4 a.m. that day.

According to evidence at the trial, after the fire, Lathrop instructed other individuals, along with the arsonist, to tell the police and the state fire marshal that someone, not Lathrop, had set the bar on fire. On Sept. 23, 2003, Lathrop mailed a sworn statement in proof of loss to Capitol Indemnity falsely indicating that he did not cause the fire damage to Player’s on Aug. 16. Lathrop requested in the letter that he be paid $314,519.35 in insurance proceeds.

According to the evidence, as a result of the false insurance claim from Lathrop, Capitol Indemnity paid out a total of $253,038.39 to Lathrop, mailed from the corporation’s Madison office.

The verdict that found Lathrop guilty Friday evening was issued by U.S. Attorney Erik C. Peterson, who represents the Western District of Wisconsin.

After the verdict was read, Lathrop stipulated to a criminal forfeiture money judgment for the same amount he had received from Capitol Indemnity.

Chief U.S. District Judge Barbara B. Crabb immediately remanded Lathrop into custody of the U.S. Marshal; sentencing is scheduled for Friday, May 8, at 1:20 p.m. Lathrop faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 20 years in prison on four mail fraud counts.

The alleged arsonist, David W. Maki, 34, Springbrook, has not been convicted yet. He has a plea hearing scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the Washburn County Courthouse.

The charges against Lathrop were the result of an investigation conducted by the Washburn and Sawyer counties’ sheriff’s offices and the Wisconsin Department of Justice - Division of Criminal Investigation - Arson Bureau.

The prosecution of the case has been handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel J. Graber. – submitted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, with added info. by Regan Kohler

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Dresser tables heavy truck traffic issue

by Tammi Milberg DRESSER– The village of Dresser heard input from town of Osceola residents at the March 2 village board meeting.

Comments from those residents were mildly stated concerns about the heavy truck traffic on State Street (the connecting road owned and maintained by the village between Hwy. 35 and CTH F).

The village has been in the process of determining rules for heavy truck traffic on that road because of the wear and tear it could mean to the newly redone State Street, and the cost to the village to repair and resurface the roadway if heavy truck traffic was allowed. The concerns in the past of the board were that they needed to have specific descriptions of what constituted a “heavy truck.”

On Monday night, the matter was brought back on the agenda, and the concerns were for and against the issue.

Some comments were to clarify if the board not allowing heavy truck traffic was because of Creamer Mining looking to locate a mining operation in the area of Lotus Estates in the town of Osceola.

The village board members responded that it was not because of one company, and would apply to all heavy trucks because of the village’s vested interest in preserving the road.

Other comments were for the village to pursue and not have the heavy traffic on State Street.

The board heard the citizen comments and tabled the matter until April 6. The vote to table was carried 6-1, with Brian Raddatz voting against. In related news, village clerk Jodi Gilbert was contacted

after the meeting and indicated the public safety committee will be meeting March 10, 6 p.m., to go over the issue.

Other business •The board approved the purchase of a 2009 Dodge Durango as the new police vehicle. The item is budgeted, and will be paid for out of the police vehicle fund.

•The board authorized the DOG Fire Association to apply for a 10-year, 4.5percent financing loan from the state trust fund for a new fire truck.

•The board approved spring cleanup dates of April 20 to May 8.

•Approved a $100 donation for the Dresser Neighborhood Watch’s secondannual Easter Egg Hunt. To be held Saturday, April 11.

•A picnic license to serve fermented

beverages was granted to the Lions Club for the DOG Fire annual spaghetti dinner on April 18.

•Operator’s licenses were approved for Robert Keopple, James Berg and Lora Jaecks.

•Approved the Osceola Sun as the official newspaper.

•Approved placing an ad in the Dalles Visitor for $280 with a 6 to 1 vote.

Jim Rochford Jr. voted against the motion.

•Unanimously voted against contributing to the Music in the Park in Osceola. The board consensus was to keep Dresser dollars in Dresser.

•Announced the Dresser Wide Garage Sales weekend will be April 23 to 25. Residents who wish to participate should plan their garage sales for that weekend.

Osceola man arrested for burglary

OSCEOLA – On Feb. 23, a resident of Osceola contacted the Osceola Police Department to report he believed Daniel C. Sherman, 52, of Osceola, had stolen money from his apartment. The alleged victim reported Sherman was a friend who had spent time at his apartment the day before and would have been able to see some money, $160, that he had in a glass on his computer stand.

The alleged victim said Sherman had been “down on his luck” lately. Around noon on Feb. 23, the victim left his apartment and saw Sherman on the street, and asked him if he had received his Social Security check. Sherman replied he had not. About 3 p.m., the alleged victim returned home, and noticed the money was gone.

He walked down to a local bar and found Sherman there, drinking and

paying with cash. The alleged victim then contacted the police, who found Sherman still in the bar.

Sherman consented to a search of his person, and a small amount of cash was found. Sherman said his Social Security check had come and that he had cashed it at the bank. He offered to have the police search his apartment, which they did. No cash was found, but a check to another party was found under his mat-

tress. Sherman said he didn’t know anything about the check. Later, bank personnel confirmed Sherman had been in, but said he had deposited $60 in cash, not cashed a check. Sherman was arrested, charged with burglary, and is also being held on probation. – with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Department

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Pictured are Jorgensen’s second-graders with their classroom contribution of $1621.56 before they took it to the bank. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

Food donated locally will help food shelf through program FREDERIC – The Frederic Area Food Shelf is again taking part in the Feinstein Foundation Giveaway to Fight Hunger program.

Donations received from March 1 to April 30 will be counted in the program. Donations may include cash, checks and food items. All food items will be valued at $1 per item or pound. The more received locally, the more money the food shelves will receive from the Foundation to feed the hungry.

This is the 12th year the Feinstein Foundation will divide $1 million among hunger-fighting agencies nationwide. Their past efforts have raised $760 million for agencies nationwide, according to their Web site, feinsteinfoundation.org.

“This is a good program and it helped us with our food shelf last year,” noted LaVonne Boyer, who is codirector of the Frederic Area Food Shelf with Anita Peterson. Boyer said she’s seen a dramatic increase in the use of the local food shelf over the past year.

Drop offs for Frederic are at Bremer Bank, U.S. Bank, Frederic Grocery, Frederic Library, Affordable Quality and Frederic Food Shelf.

Further information may be obtained by contacting LaVonne Boyer at 715-327-4915. – with submitted information

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Messicci resigns from Polk County Board

Beseler to appoint replacement

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – Patricia Messicci resigned from the Polk County Board last Tuesday, Feb. 17. She cited personal economic issues as the reason for her resignation. County board Chair Bryan Beseler will be making an appointment to the vacant District 12 seat.

District 12 includes all of the village and town of Clayton plus the northeast corner of Lincoln, the northwest corner of the town of Clear Lake and a very

small corner of Clear Lake Village. The village and town board heads are being asked for recommendations for the replacement. The nomination of a new supervisor will come to the county board for approval in March or April.

Messicci was elected to the board last April. She ran as a write-in candidate and defeated Duana Bremer by a vote of 147 to 127. Messicci entered the 2008 race after Bremer voted to sell Golden Age Manor. She served as a member of the human services board, the land information committee, and the economic development council board.

Lenten services set at Milltown Lutheran MILLTOWN - The Milltown Lutheran Church, at 113 Main Street, will be holding Lenten worship services on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Soup supper will be served at 6 p.m.

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District 12 changes hands many times

Third vacancy in 10 years

by Gregg Westigard CLAYTON – The coming appointment of a new supervisor for the Clayton area will be the seventh change in 10 years. The turnover started in 1998 when Alan Heyer was elected to an open seat.

Heyer resigned in 1999 and Gerald Newville was appointed to replace him. Newville was elected in 2000 and defeated by Craig Benware in 2002.

Newville defeated Benware in 2004 and was elected again in 2006. In October 2007 Newville moved from the district and Duana Bremer was appointed to replace him. Bremer was defeated by Messicci in April 2008. Messicci’s resignation creates the third vacancy.

Ribbon cutting for new Siren Public Works Department Ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Siren Public Works shop (opened for use the first week of January) was done during an open house Thursday, Feb. 26. On hand to cut the ribbon were (L to R): Public Works employee Jim Jaskolka, Siren Village Administrator Randy Surbaugh, Siren Village Board Member Dave Alden, public works director Mike Bentley and public employee Virgil Maslow. works Among others at the open house were Siren Village President Janet Hunter, village board member Luanne Swanson and Michael Voss from MSA Engineering, Marshfield, engineer in charge of the wastewater treatment project, out of which came funding for the new building.

The shop bay in the new Siren Public Works building provides space for the village-owned dump truck, back hoe, street sweeper, sewer jeter, mowing equipment and portable generators. “The shop means a lot to us,” commented public works director Mike Bentley. “It has a lot of natural light. The previous shop was very dark.”

Photos by Nancy Jappe

The new Siren Public Works Department is located at 7660 Capes Street, right next to the old maintenance shop, which will be used now for storage/off-season purposes. The 60 x 80 foot building includes space for vehicles, an office/break area and a better testing environmental area for testing water meters. “It’s nice to have a clean environment to work in,” said public works director Mike Bentley.

Siren Public Works employees, (L to R) Virgil Maslow (going on 12 years), Jim Jaskolka (almost 23 years) and public works director Mike Bentley (31 years), are happy to be in their new work space, which includes an office/break room in addition to a large storage bay for Siren-owned vehicles. The old shop was built in the early 1960s and used by Anderson Trucking Company. The village acquired the shop in the early 1970s. Now, thanks to additional money in the grant from USDA Rural Development for the wastewater treatment plant (total of $890,000 in grant, $3.4 million in loan funds) the new shop, along with a new pickup, came into village hands at no additional cost to the village.

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Chickens have a home in Balsam Lake

Additional conditions make idea more palatable to board

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — Two additional conditions to an ordinance allowing the raising of chickens in Balsam Lake have made the idea more palatable to members of the village board.

In the end, the board voted unanimously Monday night to allow raising of chickens as a conditional use in areas zoned residential-scale commercial, and then approved a conditional use permit for Jim Duncan to keep chickens at his property.

Last month the board considered the issue, looking at an amendment to the zoning code specifically dealing with property zoned residential-scale commercial. At that time, neighbor Rourk Flenniken expressed concern over what the chicken coop and pen would look like and smell like.

The amendment came back this month, with the added conditions that the chicken coop be sided and roofed in a way to match the primary residence

on the property, and that a privacy fence with a minimum height of four feet be constructed to conceal the view from adjoining off-premises structures.

Other conditions include a minimum lot size of one acre, a maximum of 25 chickens, no roosters allowed and fencing around the chickens. A maximum size for the chicken coop was also included, as well as the stipulation that the chickens must be at least 100 feet from an off-premise structure.

Serenity House Duana Bremer of the Salvation Army distributed photos and gave an update on Serenity Home, a transitional home in the former Polk County jail. The facility opened in October, she said, and was filled to its maximum of 17 residents shortly thereafter.

At this time, she said, there are three women, who share a room, and 14 males. Community members bring in dinner four times a week. “That’s been a huge help to our food budget,” she said.

In addition, said Bremer, Salvation Army in Polk County just received $70,000 to provide emergency financial assistance to families and individuals

At the request of an audience Jim member, Duncan of Balsam Lake makes a drawing of where his proposed chicken coop will be in relation to his home and garage.

Community Investment Partners is owned by Ehlers & Associates and Bankers’ Bank of Madison, Herdeman said. His brochure states that it was created to provide investment advisory and cash management services to local governments.

The firm is independent, he said, with a single goal of providing convenient, safe advice that is in the best interest of the client.

Herdeman was invited to a March 26 meeting of the finance committee for further discussion. Local banks will also be invited.

Duana Bremer of the Salvation Army gives an update on Serenity Home. – Photos by Mary Stirrat for heat, food and other necessities. She said county residents are requesting about $10,000 per month in assistance.

“I think things are going to be getting a little tougher,” she said.

Water tower Public works director Darryl Ince told the board he would like to bid the water tower project by early April, and asked for input regarding color and lettering.

Consensus was to keep the tower red, but possibly open the design to the school and community for different options.

A meeting of the water and sewer committee to make final plans for bidding the project was set for Tuesday, March 17, at 6 p.m. at the village hall.

Ideas for the design should be submitted to the village prior to that date.

Investments Ken Herdeman of Community Investment Partners appeared before the board to discuss whether his firm can help the village in managing its investments and other assets.

Other business • The annual fire department spaghetti supper is this Saturday, March 7, at the fire hall. The board approved a temporary beer license for the event.

• Applications for liquor licenses from Thirsty Otter and Brewski’s were not acted upon because no license is available at this time, said village president Guy Williams. A cigarette license was approved for Balsam Lake Market and Deli.

• The board approved a sign permit for Holiday to replace its existing sign, which has been damaged, with a digital sign. Conditions are that the sign be the same size and height as the existing one.

• Trustee Chris Sondrol reported that the community club is still interested in helping build a skate park at Pine Park.

Gathering of ideas and preliminary planning will continue.

• The board voted to hire Cedar Corporation to develop a required emergency action plan for the dam area.

Cost of the plan will be about $3,800, less $617 already paid.

• The board voted to contribute $500 to the Polk County Information Center.

• Ince reported that the boiler malfunctioned about two weeks ago. It is now operating again, he said, but the village may need to look at a new system. He and trustee Mike Voltz discussed the possibility of getting help from Focus on Energy. The issue was directed to the building committee.

Teamsters contract approved at Balsam Lake

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — The Balsam Lake Village Board Monday night approved a contract with the Teamsters Union. The contract covers the four employees in the public works department and the two employees in the office of the vil-

lage clerk.

Included in the three-year contract is a 3-percent raise for the first year, retroactive to last October. In each of the second and third year, union employees will receive a 1.5-percent pay increase every six months.

Because the new agreement includes a change in health care coverage, said Trustee Mike Voltz of the labor committee, the village will be saving about $53,000 over the three years of the contract.

Under the new contract, according to

Voltz, health care coverage will be switched from the Wisconsin Health Fund to Medica, provided privately through Jensen-Sundquist of Siren.

Homes, vehicles shot out with BB gun in Frederic BB gun used by suspects causes $5,000 to $10,000 in damage

by Marty Seeger FREDERIC – The Frederic Police Department has been busy investigating a series of crimes involving a high-powered BB/pellet-type gun within the village.

Police Chief RJ Severude says the incidents involved two to three, mid- to late teen suspects, who have been causing damage to homes and vehicles over the past month. The suspect, or suspects, who have not been identified, are accused of shooting at vehicle windows and windows of homes. One passenger van window was shot out completely, and the other window in the van was damage as well.

Severude says a very expensive double-pane picture window was badly damaged, as well as siding on other

A passenger van had one window shot out, with the other being badly damaged, from a high-powered BB/pellet-type gun. – Photos from the Frederic Police Department homes. He says the cost of damage exceeds $5,000, and could reach as much as $10,000. It doesn’t appear that any homes were broken into, but the Frederic Police have put several hours into finding out who was involved, and do not take these crimes lightly.

“We’re putting a huge amount of

A hole in an expensive picture window in the village of Frederic is shown here. It was just one of several properties damaged in the past month. emphasis on this type of behavior,” Severude said, adding that the potential of danger with the type of weaponry used can be extremely high. He said the police department is very close to a con-

clusion on the crimes committed.

“We’ve gathered suspects and forwarded all of the information to the district attorney,” Severude said.

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Move Over Law

Wisconsin law of the month

SPOONER — While working on the side of a highway during a traffic stop or to assist a motorist, State Patrol and other law enforcement officers often confront the deadly danger of being hit by fast-moving vehicles traveling within a few feet — or even inches — of where they’re standing or parked.

To help protect law enforcement officers, emergency responders, road maintenance workers, and others who work on the side of roadways, Wisconsin has a Move Over Law. The law requires drivers to shift lanes

or slow down in order to create a safety zone for a squad car, ambulance, fire truck, tow truck or highway maintenance vehicle that is stopped on the side of a road with its warning lights flashing.

Drivers have two options for creating a safety zone.

“If the road has more than one directional lane, like the Interstate, and you can switch lanes safely, you must move over to vacate the lane closest to the law enforcement or other emergency vehicle,” says Wisconsin State Patrol Captain Douglas Notbohm of the Northwest Region. “If the road has a single directional lane or you can’t safely move over, you must reduce your speed.”

Violating the Move Over Law can be expensive as well as dangerous. A citation costs $249 and three demerit points are added to your license.

Signs to remind motorists about the Move Over Law are posted on highways near main entry points to Wisconsin. They read: “State Law. Move Over Or Slow Down For Stopped Emergency Vehicles.”

“Failure of motorists to move over or slow down is one of the major reasons that motor vehicle crashes kill more law enforcement officers on duty than any other cause,” says Notbohm. “Obeying the Move Over Law will help protect motorists as well as our officers from needless deaths and injuries.” — from WDOT

18-year-old faces sexual assault charge

POLK COUNTY – An 18-year-old rural Clear Lake man faces a charge of second-degree sexual assault of a child after an alleged incident, Feb. 28, involving a 15-year-old female.

Patrick S. Suckut told authorities he knew the alleged victim was 15, but denies the incident occurred the way she stated.

According to a police report, the alleged victim said she and her friend were sitting and watching a movie with Suckut at her friend’s home, when Suckut made

unwanted sexual advances with his hand, under a blanket. Suckut claims the alleged victim grabbed his hand and placed it on her leg and he pulled it away, saying he “couldn’t do that because he could end up in jail.”

The alleged victim said it was only the second time she had met Suckut. She said after the assault she attempted to call her home to have someone pick her up. She told her friend what had happened and was eventually picked up by family members.

A search warrant was granted for collection of Suckut’s DNA and also the collection of fingernail scrapings. All items of evidence will be sent to the Wisconsin State Crime Lab for analysis.

Suckut was cooperative, according to the report. He is scheduled to appear at a preliminary hearing March 30 in the courtroom of Judge Robert Rasmussen. – with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Department

Burnett County circuit court Samantha C. Belisle, Shell Lake, operating while under influence, OAR, failure to keep vehicle under control, not guilty pleas.

Jennifer J. Benjamin, Shell Lake, OAR, not guilty plea.

John A. Bergstrom, Webster, operate w/o valid license, not guilty plea.

David J. Bina, Grasston, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Michael B. Boo, Chisago City, Minn., operate recreation veh. in unauth. area, $160.80.

Steven R. Boo, Chisago City, Minn., operate recreation veh. in unauth. area, $160.80.

James A. Buchta, Spooner, operate snowmobile-fail./comply signs, $160.00.

Daryl L. Buckentine, Norwood, Minn., operate snowmobile while intoxicated, $627.00.

Norberto Burciaga Jr., So. St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Chad D. Burmeister, Foxboro, speeding, $160.80.

Michael W. Carpenter, Shell Lake, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .08 or more, not guilty pleas.

Raymond A. Cload, Solon Springs, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Ritchard K. Cook, Webster, speeding, $160.80.

Shad C. Cook, Okaogan, Wash., operate w/o valid license, $186.00.

Nicholas M. Crawford, Grantsburg, speeding, $160.80; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Bryan S. Crepeau, Prior Lake, Minn., operate snowmobile w/o trail sticker, $186.00.

Gayle L. Crose, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Joel E. Cycenas, Siren, speeding, not guilty plea.

James S. Daniels, Webster, speeding, not guilty plea.

Gary D. Dick, Monticello, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Tod M. Dungan, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Daniel E. Durose, New Brighton, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Michael R. Endersbe, Lakeville, Minn., fail./stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Steven R. Fantorowicz, North Branch, Minn., operate snowmobile w/o trail sticker, $186.00.

Ryan J. Fell, Iowa City, Iowa, fail./stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Cheryl A. Franklin, Siren, inattentive driving, not guilty plea.

Mark T. Frojd, Farmington, Minn., speeding, $211.20.

Dave J. Gaynor, Siren, OAR, driving too fast for conditions, not guilty pleas.

Cryle L. Gill Sr., So. St. Paul, Minn., operate snowmobile while intoxicated, $627.00.

Danielle M. Gjonnes, Grantsburg, nonregistration of auto, etc., $160.80.

Brian L. Graff, Hartford, unauthorized timber theft, $375.00.

James A. Gresko, Cable, speeding, $160.80.

Beau D. Handy, Grantsburg, operating while suspended, $186.00.

Eugene D. Hanson, Forest Lake, Minn., operate snowmobile w/o trail sticker, $186.00.

Leroy A. Harmon, Grantsburg, operating while under influence, license revoked eight months, alcohol assessment, $803.00.

Matthew D. Hatfield, Sandstone, Minn., drink open intoxicants in MV, $186.00.

Brian L. Hayek, Bloomington, Minn., illegal snowmobile operation on highway, not guilty plea.

Jade C. Helene, Webster, driving too fast for conditions, $198.60.

Ronald A. Hess, New Richmond, operating while revoked, not guilty plea.

Lanny R. Hinze, Farmington, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Matthew A. Holter, Danbury, speeding, $160.80.

Kenneth G. Hopkins, Siren, fail./maintain hazard lamp wiring, cracked/damaged vehicle windshield, fail./maintain high-mounted stop lamp, fail./maintain vehicle backup lamps, front driver’s side window not operate, fail./display vehicle license plates, horn does not function, vehicle tires w/less than 2/32” tread,

fail./properly maintain stop lamps, not guilty pleas.

Kyle L. Huggett, Danbury, no tail lamp/defective tail lamp night, nonregistration of other vehicle, not guilty pleas.

Tyler D. Jacobson, Rogers, Minn., failure to notify police of accident, $249.00; driving too fast for conditions, $198.60.

Dean A. Joersz, Shakopee, Minn., construct bldg. w/o permit, not guilty plea.

Betty M. Johnson, Webster, failure to keep vehicle under control, not guilty plea.

Nicholas T. Johnson, Webster, operate unregistered snowmobile, not guilty plea.

Rene E. Johnson, Hancock, Mich., speeding, $160.80.

Aaron J. Jorgensen, Isanti, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Thomas J. Kegel, Siren, failure to keep vehicle under control, $198.60.

Jon L. Knoepke, Siren, speeding, $160.80.

Jamie L. Kolander, Webster, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas.

Kristine K. Krueger, Stacy, Minn., operate snowmobile w/o trail sticker, $186.00.

Paul D. Krueger, Bloomington, Minn., operating while under influence, operating with PAC .02 or more, not guilty pleas.

Michael K. Kurkowski Jr., Webster, water skipping, $160.80.

Sally A. Lahners, Grantsburg, speeding, not guilty plea.

Wayne E. Larrabee, Webster, fish three 3 hooks/lines/baits, $168.20.

Helmi L. Larson, Siren, fail./yield while making left turn, $160.80.

Terry A. Larson, Grantsburg, nonregistration of vehicle, $160.80.

Leif E. Lillihaugen, Los Angeles, Calif., speeding, $186.00.

Allen T. Lindus, Grantsburg, speeding, $186.00.

Kyle M. Louis, St. Croix Falls, nonregistration of auto etc., $160.80.

Burnett Co. civil court Cach LLC vs.

Steve Maxwell, Siren, $3,112.94.

Wisconsin Electric Power Company vs.

Colleen

O’Malley, Siren, $2,554.11.

Midlund Funding LLC vs.

Scott A. Thalin, no address given, $2,594.71.

Atlantic Credit and Finance Inc. vs. Beverly J. Oustigoff, Webster, $949.39.

Polk County sheriff’s report Accidents: Feb. 15, 6:03 p.m., Apple River Twp., Hwy. 8, .5 mi. E. of CTH 46, Kristopher A. Petersen, 16, Hayward, struck a deer on the roadway. He received a minor injury and

transported by EMS. He was wearing a seat belt.

Feb. 25, 5:50 a.m., Laketown Twp., CTH B, .025 mile W. of 200th Street; Eric T. Hermansen, 35, Grantsburg, was eastbound on CTH B, went

into a slide, hit the brakes. The vehicle rolled one-half time onto its roof and into the south ditch.

The vehicle came to rest on its roof.

Charles D. Maahs, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Kimberly J. Mann, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Myron L. Mansfield, Webster, operating while under influence, operating left of centerline, not guilty pleas.

Steven A. Marlow, Siren, failure to notify police of accident, $249.00.

Richard W. Martin, Sandstone, Minn., operating while revoked, not guilty plea.

Thomas R. Mayer, Shell Lake, operating while under influence, license revoked eight months, alcohol assessment, $803.00.

Michael L. McGrath, Grantsburg, operate w/o valid license, not guilty plea.

Jay T. McQuillan, St. Paul, Minn., operate recreation veh. in unauth. area, not guilty plea.

Paul F. Meade, Hayward, speeding, $160.80.

Charles J. Miller, Minneapolis, Minn., give permission/operate unreg. snowmobile, $184,50.

Tammy L. Monette, Forest Lake, Minn., operate snowmobile w/o trail sticker, $186.00.

George E. Moody, Danbury, fail./stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Nicolas J. Morseth, Webster, failure to keep vehicle under control, failure to notify police of accident, not guilty pleas.

Karrie A. Mosay-Ortega Hernandez, Balsam Lake, speeding, $211.20.

Kathryn S. Nasman, Long Beach, Calif., speeding, $160.00.

Alex R. Olson, Atwater, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Heather F. Parsons, Chicago, Ill., speeding, $186.00

Dennis D. Pauling, Savage, Minn., operating while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas.

Craig D. Pederson, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Conrad L. Rainey, Cumberland, operating while suspended, $186.00.

Richard J. Rhea, Spooner, fish > three hooks/lines/baits, $168.20.

Vince L. Rightman, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, fraud in obtaining a license times four, not guilty pleas.

Michael R. Rossow, Potsdam, N.Y., trespass to Edina Realty, not guilty plea.

Nathaniel P. Sandvig, Prescott, illegal snowmobile operation on highway, not guilty plea.

Christopher R. Schwantes, Grantsburg, speeding, $160.80.

Andrew G. Seeger, Grantsburg, approaching operator fail./dim multibeams, not guilty plea.

Kevin E. Skwarek, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Joseph D. Smith, Balsam Lake, nonregistration of auto, etc., $160.80.

Adam P. Songetay, Webster, OAR, not guilty plea.

Daniel B. Songetay, Danbury, failure to obey sign or signal, operate after rev./susp. of registration, not guilty pleas.

Lorna E. Stob, Star Prairie, operating while under influence, license revoked six months, alcohol assessment, $677.00.

Dennis H. Stoterau, Lino Lakes, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Kari L. Swanson, Grantsburg, speeding, $160.80; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Richard K. Swenson, Woodbury, Minn., operate snowmobile w/o trail sticker, $186.00.

Bruce B. Teigen, Grantsburg, speeding, $186.00; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Charles R. Thayer, Rock Springs, Wyo., speeding, $186.00.

Brian S. Tinkle, Siren, operate w/o valid license, operating while under influence, not guilty pleas.

Franklin J. Tirrel, Grantsburg, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, unsafe lane deviation, not guilty pleas.

Shawn P. Titel, Sheboygan, speeding, $160.80.

Vance Wedin Trucking Inc., Grantsburg, violate Class A Hwy. weight limits, $2,531.46.

Chad J. Vanoverbeke, Hanley Falls, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Patricia C. VanYo, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.00.

Dale H. Walde, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Jason A. Weber, West St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Patrick H. Wheeler, Andover, Minn., operate snowmobile w/o trail sticker, $186.00.

Dallas G. Widgren, Roberts, water skipping, $160.80; operate snowmobile while intoxicated, alcohol assessment, $627.00.

Randy R. Wiitala, Tofte, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Gerald D. Wright, White Bear Lake, Minn., operate snowmobile w/o trail sticker, $186.05.

Gerald J. Zien, Prior Lake, Minn., operate snowmobile w/o trail sticker, $186.05.

Burnett County warrants Tyrone S. Awonohopay, 22, Cumberland, failure to pay fines, Feb. 26.

Kayla C. Cleveland, 19, Black River Falls, failure to pay fines, Feb. 26.

Zachary R. Fiegel, 21,

Madison, failure to pay fines, Feb. 26.

Keith W. Naylor, 22, Danbury, failure to pay fines, Feb. 26.

Courtney G. Oustigoff, 22, Cumberland, failure to pay fines,

Feb. 26.

William D. Patraw, 44, Spooner, failure to pay fines, Feb. 26.

Orval V. Simon, 42, Grantsburg, warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 25.

Burnett County sheriff’s report Accidents Feb. 24: Clifford W. Maxfield, 59, Danbury, backed from a parking space on the south side of Danbury’s Main Street, across the double lines and into the parking area on the north side of the street. He then was attempting to drive into another parking spot on the south side of the road when he pulled into the path of westbound Wanda R. Sperling, 35, Danbury. No citations were issued and no injuries were reported.

Feb. 27: Bryan N. Bennett, 16, Frederic, was eastbound on Hwy. 70 in Daniels Township, slowing to make a right-hand turn when Chystal M. Brady, 28, Grantsburg, also eastbound and behind the Bennett vehicle, did not see the slowing vehicle in time to avoid an accident.

She was charge with inattentive driving. No injuries were reported.

Other incidents Feb. 20: Donald A. Christner, Savage, Minn., reported tools, boxes and a chain saw were

taken from a garage and shed.

The incident is under investigation.

Feb. 21: Ruby D. Lindquist, Grantsburg, reported that her mailbox was damaged. The incident is under investigation.

Feb. 24: Shonne T. Stoll, Webster, reported that her car was hit in a private driveway.

The driver responsible was later found and informed that she would be held responsible for the accident.

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Raygor makes his mark in Madison!

Although Raygor regarded his state championship experience as one of the greatest feeling of emotions he’s ever had, working toward his next goal of another state championship will begin soon. He’ll wrestle in the freestyle national tournament, as well as the Roman Greco wrestling in another month. All of it will help him toward achieving his goal of becoming the first two-time champion in school history. A goal which actually began when he was in fifth grade.

“When he was in fifth grade he told me that he was going to be the first twotime state champion from St. Croix,” Clark said. “It’s kind of neat that he’s said that, and now he’s got the opportunity to be able to make that happen.”

Becomes eighth Saint to reach championship status

by Marty Seeger MADISON – He’s wrestled hundreds of matches since kindergarten, and it’d be awfully tough for St. Croix Falls junior Joe Raygor to remember all of them.

But there’s one that he still remembers as a seventh-grader. It was during a summer freestyle wrestling tournament against Chesten Kesselhon, an eighthgrader out of East Troy, who not only won over Raygor in a 9-0 decision, but also knocked him out of the tournament completely.

Raygor and Kesselhon met on the mat again last Saturday in the finals match of the state tournament in front of over 12,000 spectators. Kesselhon had been the No. 1 wrestler in Division 2 for most of the year at 171 pounds, and Raygor entered the tournament undefeated at 40-0. It was Raygor’s toughest test of the year, but he pulled off a 9-2 decision to become the eighth state champion from St. Croix Falls High School.

Although Raygor wasn’t thinking much about that match in seventh grade, he used it as one of several motivations to get to his goal.

“It was almost more motivation, because he smoked me [in seventh grade],” Raygor said.

Kesselhon was not only tough as an eight-grader, but as a senior as well.

Joe Raygor in his finals match against Chesten Kesselhon of East Troy.

Saints wrestler Joe Raygor gets a congratulatory hug from coach Dan Clark, after his win in the finals Saturday. Assistant coach Mike Steffen is shown at far right. – Photos by Megan Carslon unless otherwise noted “He was just tough on his feet. I couldn’t take him down, and then I caught him with a head throw,” said Raygor.

After the head throw, Raygor went up 5-0, and from then on it was all about defense, and he was able to hold off Kesselhon for the state title.

“Once you got to that point you knew it was probably over because Joe doesn’t get thrown,” said coach Dan Clark, who added that Raygor has never given up any back points as a high school wrestler.

Raygor’s run to the state title officially began last Friday morning. He received a first round bye before going up against senior TJ Decker of Pewaukee, 48-7, who Raygor said was much stronger than he was. It was tied at two heading into the third period, but Raygor won the match by 8-3 decision.

His next match came Friday evening against Keegan Kite of IowaGr./Highland, who Raygor pinned in 2:05.

“It was very nice, I usually don’t pin kids,” Raygor said.

The finals match was held Saturday evening, with all three divisions wrestling at the same time on three different mats. It was an experience worth repeating, especially for Raygor who has the chance to become the first twotime state champion in St. Croix Falls High School history next season.

“I’m going to probably work twice as hard as I did last summer,” Raygor said, and added that he thinks it’s a little weird seeing the high number of great wrestlers that have come through SCF and haven’t been able to attain that goal.

One of those wrestlers is Pat Miron, who Raygor has been admiring since he was in third grade. Miron won a state championship in 1999 and earned second place as a senior for SCF. Miron went on to wrestle on scholarship to the University of Nebraska, and currently works as a youth minister in Lincoln, Neb. Raygor recently received a congratulatory message from Miron on his Facebook page.

“He was always the guy I looked up to,” Raygor said.

Dustin McKinney makes outstanding run at state Dennis McKinney ends successful career at state

by Marty Seeger MADISON – It wasn’t the way you wanted to see Dustin McKinney’s season end, but it was an awesome season for the junior 130-pounder, who finished second at the state tournament in Madison last week. McKinney entered the tournament 43-0, but fell shy of a state championship in the finals on Saturday to junior Rudy Chagoya of Tomahawk in a 6-2 decision. McKinney ended his season at 45-1.

“There were other things that I

wished we would have done in the finals, but we just kind of froze up a little bit, said coach Mark Ferguson.

It was a great start to the tournament for McKinney, who got a bye in the first round and took on Tony Werner of Port Washington Friday morning, and won in a 12-5 decision. On Friday evening, McKinney wrestled Luke Wiegman of Cuba City and won in a 9-4 decision to earn his spot in the finals against Chagoya. Although Ferguson thought McKinney didn’t show all of what he

State wrestling/ next page – Unity’s Dustin McKinney gets Luke Wiegman of Cuba City. – Photo by Megan Carslon

Bruns defeated first round MADISON – Saints senior Jake Bruns, 125 lbs., faced some pretty tough competition in the first round of the state tournament. He lost to Casey Pashouwer of Seymour by technical fall, 19-2. It was a short run at state, but Bruns had a great career with the Saints, and left a long-lasting mark on the program.

“Jake probably didn’t have his best match, but he finishes as a two-time state qualifier with 116 career wins,” said coach Dan Clark. “He’s had a very good run here and we’re proud of what he did.”

Jake Bruns had 116 career wins for the Saints. – Photo by submitted

Extra Points

••• LEADER LAND – The Indiana at Wisconsin men’s basketball game can be heard on 1260 AM on Sunday, March 8, beginning at 6 p.m. The Badger men’s hockey game versus North Dakota can be heard on Saturday, March 7, on 1260 AM beginning at 7 p.m.

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

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

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Gymnasts end season at sectionals in River Falls Pirate Michelle Lund 0.20 from state

by Brenda Sommerfeld RIVER FALLS – Both the Pirate and Saint gymnastics teams finished their season in River Falls at sectionals on Saturday, Feb. 28. Grantsburg as a team finished sixth, with a score of 116.050, and St. Croix Falls/Unity finished seventh, with a score of 111.275, out of eight teams that competed in River Falls.

“The time and place to have a good meet is at sectionals, and we were able to put behind twisted ankles, bruised knees, ripped hands and end with season highs,” Grantsburg coach Kathy Lund said. “I am very proud of the girls.

They knew what they had to do, and they all stepped up.”

Pirate Michelle Lund was closest to making the trip to state in the vaulting event. She scored her personal best with an 8.650, taking ninth place, 0.20 behind three of the top five finishers. Lund also

Team River Falls GMC Onalaska Holmen Menomonie Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Arcadia

received a personal best on the uneven bars with an 8.075 and a season best in all-around with a 32.55.

Jenna Barenz, Jessika Ilgen, Lauren Finch and Nikki Ticknor all received their season-best scores on floor during their last competition of the year. Barenz scored a 7.100, Ilgen got a 7.375, Finch received a 7.525 and Ticknor scored an 8.050.

Ilgen’s 29.375 in all-around was her personal best, and Ticknor’s all-around score of 28.100 was her season best.

The Grantsburg team was missing Emily Cole during sectional competition due to an injury during practice.

“At our last meet Emily was our top performer on the balance beam and has been a big asset to the team score every meet, so not having her compete was a big disappointment,” Lund commented.

St. Croix Falls/Unity Saints RIVER FALLS – The Saints top performer at sectionals was Katie Meyer, scoring a 28.150 in all-around, followed

River Falls Sectional Meet • Saturday, Feb. 28 Vault/Place 36.050 33.950 33.450 33.600 32.850 32.700 32.200 32.500

Bars/Place 36.300 31.725 31.875 33.050 25.025 26.300 26.200 18.150

Beam/Place 36.650 33.250 32.925 31.900 29.200 26.575 24.250 26.475

Floor/Place All Around/Place Place 37.450 146.450 1st 36.025 134.950 2nd 34.025 132.275 3rd 32.125 130.675 4th 32.00 119.075 5th 31.475 116.050 6th 28.625 111.275 7th 30.250 107.375 8th

Grantsburg Individual Scores Michelle Lund 8.650 Jessika Ilgen 8.200 Nikki Ticknor 8.050 Lauren Finch 7.800 Haley Johnson 6.700 Jenna Barenz -

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7.300 6.400 6.975 5.900 5.675

8.525 7.375 8.050 7.525 7.100

32.500 29.375 28.100 20.125 15.675 12.775

St. Croix Falls Individual Scores Katie Meyer 8.400 Ashley Johnson 8.200 Nichole McPherson 7.450 Melissa Larson 8.150 Jenna Christensen 7.450 Haley Anderson -

6.250 5.925 7.150 6.875 5.250 -

6.300 5.450 4.850 6.975 5.525

7.200 7.350 6.000 7.050 7.025

28.150 26.925 25.450 22.000 19.750 12.550

State wrestling/continued was capable of in the finals, it was a good match, and Chagoya turned out to be a solid opponent. Chagoya actually took third last year at state in a tough bracket. McKinney hadn’t wrestled him before.

“It’s difficult. Chagoya was an excellent wrestler, and you can’t sit back and not bring everything that you have against a kid like that,” Ferguson said.

It was disappointing after the loss, but Ferguson said McKinney found out what he did wrong in the match and knows what he could have done better.

It was a learning lesson that will certainly carry over into next fall, and Ferguson says they’re already getting goals prepared.

“It was a goal of his to be a state champ, and we fell short of that, and his goal for next year is way higher than that,” Ferguson said.

This year McKinney had over 200 takedowns. Unity’s record is 250, which Ferguson said is probably the fifth highest in the state. McKinney’s goal is to beat that mark, go undefeated, and become a state champion. He’d also hope to achieve the most wins in school history. Joe Mabry holds that record with 138 wins, and McKinney sits at 125 wins.

Senior Dennis McKinney holds the second-most wins in school history with a career of 133-38. He finished his season at 41-8, after making his second trip to the state tournament last weekend.

Dennis won his first match of the tournament last Thursday evening over Alex Radish of Catholic Memorial in a 4-0 decision. He lost his next two matches to Andy Mullins of Mosinee by pin, and Damien Brandes of Valders in a 5-1

Pirate Michelle Lund performs. – File photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Katie Meyer received the highest all-around score for the Saints.

by Ashley Johnson with a 26.925.

Meyer’s top event was vaulting where she scored an 8.400. Johnson and Melissa Larson also scored in the eights on vault. Johnson received an 8.200 and Larson finishing with an 8.150.

Nichole McPherson scored the highest on her team on the uneven bars with

a 7.150. Larson was the highest scored on balance beam with a 6.975 and Johnson scored a 7.350 on floor to lead the Saints.

decision.

“Dennis McKinney was a tremendous wrestler for four years here. He had over 30 wins a season every year. An unbelievable kid,” Ferguson said.

It’ll probably be a little different having just one McKinney on the mat next fall, but Ferguson says there’s a lot to look forward to for next year. He’s also happy to coach the McKinney’s through the year at Unity.

“I’m proud as ever of these two boys.

They represented Unity very well over the last three or four years. They’re good for the sport, they’re good kids, well liked and they’re gentlemen, and that makes me proud,” Ferguson said.

LEFT: Unity’s Dustin McKinney versus Tony Werner of Port Washington at the Kohl Center in Madison. – Photos by Megan Carslon

Unity’s Dennis McKinney won this match over Alex Radish of Catholic Memorial at the Kohl Center in Madison.

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Dragons scrape by Evergreens in regional final Janey Emery nails winning shots Siren 36, Northwood 32

by Brenda Sommerfeld SIREN – The Dragon girls faced Northwood in the regional final for the third consecutive year on Saturday, Feb. 28. Siren just barely got past the Evergreens, 36-32, to take the championship for their second consecutive year.

“It was easily the best game of the year for the fans to watch because it was so exciting and went back and forth in the fourth quarter and either team could have won the game,” Siren coach Ryan Karsten said. “The game had everything that makes high school basketball the best sport in the world. Drama, excitement, action, and many ups and downs.”

Siren controlled most of the first half, leading 17-8, with three minutes to go.

The Dragons weren’t able to score anymore, while Northwood put up four more closing the gap to 17-12.

“It was a tightly contested first half, as all regional final game usually are with the level of basketball that is being played,” Karsten commented.

Meghan Baasch goes up for a shot against an Evergreen. – Photo by Olivia Main

The Siren Dragon girls basketball team won a regional championship title after a 36-32 victory over Northwood in Webster on Saturday, Feb. 28. – Photo submitted Northwood outscored the Dragons in the third quarter, 14-11, leaving Siren up only by two, 28-26.

“Fouls became an issue in the second half,” Karsten said. “Carley, Ashley and Jamie all were in foul trouble in the second half.”

The teams went back and forth to take the lead, until Janey Emery hit a big 3pointer and two free throws in the last 10 seconds to win the game, 36-32.

“Janey Emery will be remembered for the way she played in this game,” Karsten commented. “She was everything that a coach could ask for. When the game was going good or bad, she was cool, calm and collective. She hit the big shot in the fourth and then

walked up to the line in the final seconds and nailed two free throws, the way a senior, four-year starter and captain should. I could not be prouder of her or happier for her.”

The Dragon defense held the Evergreens to zero points in the last 4:53 of the game.

“We contested every shot, rebounded every attempt and played with so much heart when the game was on the line,” Karsten said. “Every girl contributed to the victory, even if the box score doesn’t show it because the box score doesn’t show hustle, determination or heart.”

Siren moves on to face Flambeau in sectionals for another year on Friday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. in Spooner.

Team Northwood Siren

1 2 3 4 9 3 14 6 12 5 11 8 Individual Statistics Northwood 2s 3s FTM/A Ashlee Blegen 3 1 2/4 Deanna Scheller 3 3/6 Katie Sohn Ashley Block 1 1 1/6 Janie Murray 2 0/3 Amy Hermeier Annie Block 1 0/2 Totals 10 2 6/21 Siren Haily Mulroy Carley Emery Janey Emery Meghan Baasch Jamie Fischbach Ashley Guevara Totals

2s 1 1 2

F 32 36 F TP 3 11 1 9 1 1 6 2 4 1 4 2 13 32

3s FTM/A F TP 1/2 3 1 4 1/2 5 13 3 3/4 3 13 0/1 2 2 1 4 3 3/4 3 3 8 8/13 20 36

Dragons make it look easy over Lakers Postponement didn’t hurt game plan Siren 49, Shell Lake 28

by Marty Seeger SIREN – The Dragons glided easily into the regional championship game against Northwood with a nice win over Shell Lake Friday night. The game was initially scheduled to be played on Thursday, Feb. 26, but got moved to Friday due to snowy weather conditions.

“With the weather issue on Thursday, I was a little nervous for the game on Friday,” said Siren coach Ryan Karsten.

It certainly didn’t throw the Dragons game plan as they got out to a big lead early and didn’t look back. Despite Shell Lake striking first with two points from Annie Dunham, the Dragons went on a 19-0 run before the Lakers scored their second bucket of the first quarter with under a minute to go.

“We came out smoking, we were firing on all cylinders in the first quarter,” Karsten said.

Janey Emery led that quarter with nine points, and Carley Emery had eight. The offense didn’t stop for the Dragons as they went on to lead 31-12 at the half. Ashley Guevara led the second quarter with five points, but the Dragons stepped it up in the third and fourth quarters to seal the win. They didn’t allow the Lakers to score in the

Team Shell Lake Siren

LEFT: Janey Emery scored 13 points against Shell Lake on Friday. MIDDLE: Jamie Fischbach looks for an open teammate. FAR RIGHT: Dragon mascots do a dance for the crowd. – Photos by Marty Seeger double digits in the second half in either quarter. The last time these two teams met it was one of the closer games of the season.

“Earlier this season we went to play Shell Lake and it was a very tough game,” said Karsten. “The Lakers played very tough defense, and it turned out to be one of our closer games of the year.”

Fortunately for the Dragons, it wasn’t quite the same game as the first time

they met earlier this year, and Siren played with a well-balanced effort.

Carley Emery led the team with 15 points and Janey Emery had 13 points.

Ashley Guevara had 11 points and Meghan Baasch had seven.

“I thought all 12 of my girls played together and showed why we were 220, we played with heart, togetherness and pride,” Karsten said.

1 2 3 4 6 6 9 7 22 9 17 1 Individual Statistics Shell Lake 2s 3s FTM/A Ashley Anderson 3 5/8 Paula Burton 2 Steph Clark 3/4 Nikki Scheu 1 Sarah Jamme’ 0/4 Jennifer Cassel 2 0/2 Annie Dunham 2 0/2 Totals 10 8/20 Siren Haily Mulroy Abigail Mitchell Daphne Hubbell Jenna Wambolt Carley Emery Janey Emery Meghan Baasch Jamie Fischbach Ashley Guevara Amber Guevara Totals

2s 4 4 1 5 14

F 28 49 F TP 3 11 3 4 2 3 - 2 2 1 4 2 4 13 28

3s FTM/A F TP 3 1/4 2 1 1 2 2 1/2 3 15 1 2/2 1 13 1 2/2 2 7 2/2 2 2 1/1 2 11 1 4 9/13 18 49

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Luck 55, Unity 38

by Marty Seeger LUCK – It was a tough game for the Cardinals Tuesday night against the Eagles, but they got the win, advancing them the round two against ElevaStrum at home.

“It wasn’t real good, we got a W, we’ll count it as that,” said Luck coach Rick Giller.

The Cardinals got on board first with two from Carson Giller, but Unity’s Rush Hickethier answered with two of his own to tie it up. Luck’s defense stepped up however, as they held the Eagles to two points for the next three minutes and capitalized on a pair of buckets off steals from Giller and Harry Severson-Dickinson.

Cole Mortel drained a 3-pointer, to make it a 12-4 game, but Hickethier capitalized on three back door buckets to get the Eagles within four. With less than two minutes to go, a large crowd was quickly silenced as Luck’s Brennan Olson was fouled hard and lay hurt on the court. The foul was ruled intentional by the refs, and Severson-Dickinson went to the foul line for two as Olson got up with the help of his coach and headed to the locker room.

“Hopefully Brennan is going to be alright,” said Giller, who added that he had a sharp pain in his back. “Where is he going to be now I don’t know, he was able to get through tonight, but you could tell he was hurting, so you know it wasn’t good.”

Olson was out for the rest of the half but came back in for some time in the second half. He ended the night with five points. Despite the injury, the Cardinals came back out with a 3-pointer from Severson-Dickinson, and led 1610 after the first quarter. Cole Mortel stepped it up in the first half with 11 points, and the Cardinals stretched it to an 11-point lead at the half. In the second half, the Cardinals stretched their lead further and controlled it despite a barrage of 3-pointers from Unity.

“Tonight was a challenge enough just trying to set up and run things, you Team Unity Luck

1 2 3 4 10 7 7 14 16 12 14 13 Individual Statistics Unity 2s 3s FTM/A Sam Bengtson 1 Luke Hilleshiem 1 Brady Flaherty 1 5 0/1 Rush Hickethier 5 1 Eric Goulet Jared Mork 1 Luke Hetfeld Tyler Bublitz 1/2 Totals 8 7 1/3 Luck Harry Severson-Dickinson Cole Mortel Nick Morgan Brennan Olson Alec Mortel Carson Giller Totals

Bayfield Steve Bresette Alex Dietrich Kyle Gordon David Grooms Faron Beaulieu DJ Bressler Dickie Topping Kurtis Gordon Totals Siren Christian Hall Elijah Hinze Charlie Brown Vince Nasman Brennen Moose Andrew Brown Totals

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know we didn’t play a very good game tonight … but from here on in there’s no easy games,” Giller said.

With Olson hurt, Giller was pleased with how Severson-Dickinson, and Cole and Alec Mortel played, especially with how the Mortels controlled the boards.

“We’ve gotta come with a better game than we did tonight,” Giller said.

Eleva-Strum won the Division 4 state championship last year, but both teams moved up to Division 3 this season.

Luck hosts Eleva-Strum this Thursday, March 5, beginning at 7 p.m.

Unity ends their season with a 3-9 conference record and 4-17 overall.

Siren 62, Bayfield 47 SIREN – The Siren Dragons flew past the Bayfield Trollers in the first round of regional play, 62-47, on Tuesday, March 3.

F 38 55 F 2 4 1 3 3 1 14

TP 3 2 17 13 2 1 38

3s FTM/A F TP 3 3/5 2 18 2 3 16 1/3 - 3 1 0/2 - 5 0/1 2 4 3/4 2 9 6 7/15 9 55

1 2 3 4 13 15 15 4 13 17 12 18 Individual Statistics 2s 3s FTM/A 2 2 0/4 4 1 1/2 5 1 2 1 2 14 6 1/6

Unity’s Rush Hickethier guards Luck’s Carson Giller during their regional matchup on Tuesday, March 3. – Photo by Marty Seeger

F 47 62 F 2 3 2 4 5 4 2 22

TP 6 4 12 13 4 8 47

3s FTM/A F TP 1 - 3 1 4/7 3 13 3/6 4 25 1 0/1 1 3 2/2 1 6 2/2 3 12 3 11/18 12 62

Siren’s Elijah Hinze shoots the ball over a Bayfield player. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld Team Clear Lake Grantsburg

1 2 3 4 6 11 13 10 23 13 12 26 Individual Statistics Clear Lake 2s 3s FTM/A Matt O’Connell 1 Cody Lien 4 Sterling Marlett 6 1 0/3 Mitch Warner 1 2/2 Austin Donahue 3 Brian Friendshuh 1 3/5 Totals 16 1 5/10 Grantsburg Connar Goetz Ben Larson Tyler Myers Brent Myers Jake Ryan Jason Jensen Thane Larson Mitch Evenson Trent Bonneville Josh Phillipps Totals

2s 2 4 3 3 1 6 2 1 7 2 31

F 40 74 F TP 4 2 4 8 3 15 2 4 3 6 2 5 18 40

3s FTM/A F TP 1 1 7 3 8 1 1/1 - 10 2/2 - 8 - 2 2/3 3 14 0/1 - 4 0/2 - 2 1/2 1 15 - 4 2 6/11 8 74

Grantsburg’s Trent Bonneville goes to the basket during the Pirates game against Clear Lake. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer Team 1 2 3 4 Webster 5 5 14 8 St. Croix Central 10 19 14 8 Individual Statistics Webster 2s 3s FTM/A Bryan Krause Quentin Johnson 1 James Wethern Karl Weber 0/2 Kyle Godfrey 3 1/2 Shane Rossow 1 Dan Erickson Mitchell Elliott 1 Dan Dochniak 1 Nolan Kriegel 1 Adam Baum 4 2/3 Josh Baer 1 2/3 Totals 11 1 5/10 St. Croix Central Aaron Johnson Luke Brown Kyle Cress David Butler Brian Aldworth Cody Olson Brad Walen Totals

2s 1 2 3 2 1 3 3 15

F 32 51

“It’s a big win for us,” Siren coach Jon Ruud said. “I thought our defense was really good.”

Bayfield took a 6-2 lead in the beginning. Each team made a scoring run in order to tie it up, 13-13, by the end of the first quarter. The Dragons started the second quarter adding several points to the scoreboard to take a 28-17 lead. The Trollers hit three 3-pointers in the final 1-1/2 minutes to bring the game within two, 30-28.

Siren started the second half outscoring several in a row, but Bayfield caught up and pushed past them, 43-42, once again in the final minute. The Dragons only allowed the Trollers four points in the fourth quarter, while they were put to the free-throw line several times by Bayfield.

In the final minutes, Siren shot 8 for 15 at the line during foul bonuses.

“We played well as a team in the fourth quarter,” Ruud said. “We beat one of the best basketball teams right now.”

Bayfield beat top teams Hurley and Solon Springs in the past few weeks.

Charlie Brown led the team with 25 points against Bayfield, mostly from under the basket. Elijah Hinze scored 13 and Andrew Brown added 12.

Grantsburg 74, Clear Lake 40 GRANTSBURG – The Pirates made the first round of regionals look easy as they passed by Clear Lake, 74-40, on Tuesday.

“It was a good win and we are happy to be moving on,” coach Danny Judd said.

Grantsburg quickly took a 23-6 lead over Clear Lake after the first quarter.

The Pirate defense did not allow the Warriors to get anywhere near Grantsburg’s score. Another 26 points in the fourth quarter put the Pirates way over the top.

Trent Bonneville scored 15 points to help lead Grantsburg to their regional victory. Jason Jensen scored 14, Tyler Myers totaled 10 and both Ben Larson and Brent Myers contributed eight.

St. Croix Central will be the Pirates next match, on Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m., in the Grantsburg gym.

St. Croix Central 51, Webster 32 HAMMOND – St. Croix Central took the Webster Tigers out of the regional tournament on Tuesday, with a Panther victory of 51-32.

The Tigers scored 10 points in the first half, while the Panthers put up 10 in just the first quarter. Webster and St. Croix Central both added 22 more points in the second half. The Panthers 19 points in the second quarter was what set the teams apart.

Adam Baum scored 10 points for the Webster team. Kyle Godfrey scored seven, Josh Baer added four, Quentin Johnson contributed three and several others each made one field goal.

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Webster’s Quentin Johnson looks to pass the ball during an earlier game this year. – File photo by Carl Heidel

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Turtle Lake Lakers sink Frederic Vikings with the Saints, but the team was fighting off some illnesses that have been floating around.

“I was kind of hoping that it wouldn’t affect us but basically our shots just didn’t fall and theirs did. Early foul trouble plagued us,” Voss said.

The Cardinals stretched their lead in the third quarter and didn’t look back despite the Saints getting double digits in scoring from Ryan Larson with 14, Gus Koecher’s 11 points and Austin Whittenberger’s 10.

The Saints finish 8-4 in the conference and 13-8 overall, but have a lot to look forward to next season, as they return all but one senior, Sam Schmidt.

“We have a good core of kids coming back, and the future looks good,” Voss said. – Marty Seeger

Saints fall to Prescott Turtle Lake 37, Frederic 33

by Eugene Ruhn TURTLE LAKE – The Frederic Vikings fell to Turtle Lake, 37-33, on Tuesday in the first round of the regional tournament.

The game started with Frederic not able to get anything going on offense, shooting 4 of 23 at the half. They played good defense holding the score to 18-8.

The third quarter was the momentum shifter with Frederic closing the gap to within one point, outscoring Turtle Lake 15-6. The fourth was back and forth until the Lakers Matt Connell hit free throws to put Turtle Lake up 37-33.

Brent Crandell and Ethan Cook totaled 10 points, and Zach Anderson finished his last game with six.

Coach Ryan Lind said he’s proud of his players for their great defensive effort of the entire season.

“Nelson is one of the best defenders I’ve seen in high school basketball,” Team Frederic Turtle Lake

1 2 3 4 2 6 15 10 6 12 6 13 Individual Statistics Frederic 2s 3s FTM/A Brent Crandell 5 Trae Gehl 1 2/4 Ethan Cook 5 Zach Anderson 2 2/6 Andrew Kurkowski Ben Nelson 1 0/1 Totals 13 1 4/11 Turtle Lake Matt Connell Nate Roemhild Jordan Rush Jake Varone Mark Flanagan David Sollman Totals

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Team Prescott St. Croix Falls

Frederic’s Brent Crandell aims for a free throw in a previous game this year. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

Saint Cory Gebhard drives into the lane in an earlier game this season.

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Lind commented. “Crandell and Anderson are very good post and rebounders, and Kurkowski and Draxler are good leaders and have heart for the game.”

lead in the first quarter, and extended their lead to 12 at the half.

“Last night’s game was a very disappointing loss, but not really an upset as some think,” said Saints coach Todd Voss. “I knew right from the seeding meeting that Prescott was a good ball club, a team that was starting to gel and a much better ball club than a sixth seed.”

Voss said Prescott matched up well

Prescott 59, St. Croix Falls 47 LUCK – The Saints suffered a tough loss in the first round of regionals to Prescott, who jumped out to a 19-10

1 2 3 4 19 13 19 8 10 10 12 15 Individual Statistics Prescott 2s 3s FTM/A Tim Harris 3 2 0/1 Jake Olson 1 1 1/2 Zach Charette 3 1 4/4 Jake Hei Mason Dunning 1 Royce Duthman 1 1/3 Nate Murphy Luke Nahorniak 2 1/1 4 1/2 David Jerrick Chris Krech 4 1/1 19 4 9/14 Totals St. Croix Falls Matt Vold Sam Schmidt Cory Gebhard Zach Christenson Gus Koecher Josh Larcom Ryan Larson Kyle Christensen Austin Whittenberger Totals

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F 59 47 F 1 3 2 1 1 2 4 3 3 20

TP 12 6 13 2 3 5 9 9 59

3s FTM/A F TP 1 - 3 - 2 3 2/2 - 2 7/9 2 11 1/2 - 1 4/5 5 14 0/1 1 4 2/4 2 10 1 16/23 13 47

Unity boys win last home game of season Pirates and Saints win their final conference game Unity 44, Frederic 33

by Brenda Sommerfeld BALSAM LAKE – The Eagles finished their regular season with a home game victory, 44-33, over the Frederic Vikings on Friday, Feb. 27.

“It was good to win the last home game of the season,” coach Shaun Fisher said. “We played much better defensively and the boys had fun. It was good to see them smile.”

It was a low-scoring game with Unity taking a 5-3 lead after the first quarter.

The Eagles held the lead to end each quarter, winning their third and final conference game.

Brady Flaherty scored 11 points for the Unity team. Rush Hickethier ended Team Frederic Unity

1 2 3 4 3 12 3 15 5 13 9 17 Individual Statistics Frederic 2s 3s FTM/A Brent Crandell 1 Trae Gehl Ethan Cook 4 Zach Anderson 6 1/2 Will Primm 2 1/2 Andrew Kurkowski 1 Peter Draxler 1 Ben Nelson Claire Erickson Totals 14 1 2/4 Unity Sam Bengtson Seth McKenzie Luke Hilleshiem Brady Flaherty Rush Hickethier Jared Mork Luke Hetfeld Tyler Bublitz Totals

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the game with eight and Luke Hetfeld totaled seven.

Zach Anderson led the Vikings in points with a total of 13, Ethan Cook scored eight and Will Primm finished with five.

seven.

Grantsburg 63, Siren 40 GRANTSBURG – The Pirates sailed right on by the Dragons winning 63-40 on Friday, Feb. 27.

Siren took the lead in the first quarter 17-11 with Elijah Hinze and Christian Hall with 3-point shots, and Andrew Brown with six points. Grantsburg made up for it in the second quarter allowing the Dragons only two points while they put up 18. The game was in the Pirates favor from that point on.

Tyler Myers scored the most for the Grantsburg team with 15 points, including three outside the arc. Connar Goetz totaled 11 points and Thane Larson finished with nine.

Brown finished the night with 16 points, Hinze made nine and Charlie Brown scored eight.

St. Croix Falls 49, Webster 32 WEBSTER – The Saints passed by the Webster Tigers 49-32 in their final matchup of the season on Friday, Feb. 27.

“It was a very close game until the end,” St. Croix Falls coach Todd Voss said. “Overall a good game for the fans to watch, and I was very pleased with our play.”

Webster fell behind by two points, 9-7, after the first quarter and by six points, 24-18, by the halftime buzzer. The Saints widened their gap each quarter to win the game.

“I think with Webster’s full-court press gave us some free-throw opportuTeam St. Croix Falls Webster

1 2 3 4 9 15 8 17 7 11 5 9 Individual Statistics St. Croix Falls 2s 3s FTM/A Matt Vold 1 Sam Schmidt 2 6/7 Cory Gebhard 2 3/6 Zach Christenson 2/2 Gus Koecher 6 1 2/7 Ryan Larson 1 Kyle Christensen 1 1/2 Austin Whittenberger 3 Totals 32 3 14/24 Webster Bryan Krause Quentin Johnson James Wethern Shane Rossow Kyle Godfrey Dan Erickson Dan Dochiniak Austin Elliott Nolan Kriegel Adam Baum Totals

2s 1 1 4 1 1 1 18

F 49 32 F 1 2 1 2 6

TP 2 10 7 2 17 2 3 6 49

3s FTM/A F TP 2 1 2/2 2 7 3 - 2 3 8 2 2 1 1 3 1 1 3 1/2 - 3 2/2 4 4 9 5/6 18 32

St. Croix Falls’ Zach Christenson is guarded by Webster’s James Wethern in their game on Friday night. – Photo by Marty Seeger nities which helped us pull away at the end,” Voss commented.

St. Croix Falls made 14 of their 24 freethrow attempts off of 20 fouls called on the Tigers.

Gus Koecher scored the most points for the Saints with 17, Sam Schmidt ended with 10 and Cory Gebhard totaled seven.

Webster had Kyle Godfrey score eight points, and Bryan Krause finished with

Team Siren Grantsburg

1 2 3 4 17 2 6 15 11 18 14 20 Individual Statistics Siren 2s 3s FTM/A Christian Hall 1 Elijah Hinze 3 Luke Bollant 4/6 Charlie Brown 4 Vince Nasman Andrew Brown 8 Totals 12 4 4/6 Grantsburg Connar Goetz Ben Larson Tyler Myers Brent Myers Jason Jensen Thane Larson Mitch Evenson Trent Bonneville Josh Phillipps Totals

2s 2 4 3 2 3 1 2 1 18

F 40 63 F TP 2 3 1 9 - 4 3 8 1 1 16 8 40

3s FTM/A F TP 2 1/1 1 11 1/2 1 9 3 2 15 0/2 2 4 1/2 1 7 3 - 9 1 2 1 4 - 2 8 3/7 7 63

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Bears block Vikings from regional title

Kendra Wells led Frederic in points Clayton 57, Frederic 38

by Marty Seeger CUMBERLAND – The Frederic girls basketball team got off to a great start in the regional final game against Clayton last Saturday, but things turned the wrong way in a hurry.

Becca Anderson scored the first bucket of the day for the Vikings, and the team forced three-straight turnovers on Clayton. Things were looking good, and despite getting solid looks at the basket, shots just didn’t seem to be going in.

“We started [the] first couple of minutes really well, then we dug too big of a hole to get out of,” said Vikings coach Troy Wink.

Clayton went on a 16-0 run before the Vikings put two more points on the board with a pair of free throws from Megan Anderson. Frederic struggled more in the second quarter as juniors Dani Reindahl, Annie Grossenbacher and Clairiann Thompson combined for 27 points in the first half to give the Bears a commanding 31-9 lead.

It was a much different second half for the Vikings as they managed to outscore the Bears 12-11 in the third quarter. Becca Anderson was solid from the free-throw line in the third quarter, shooting 4 for 5, and led the Vikes with six in the quarter. Candace Buck, Kendra Wells and Megan Anderson also scored for the Vikings as they managed to outscore the Bears again in the fourth quarter.

“I felt our girls made good halftime adjustments, and played a very strong second half,” Wink said.

But the early lead by the Bears proved to be too much for a Viking comeback.

Frederic senior Megan Anderson goes up for a shot against Clayton.

Team Frederic Clayton

Kendra Wells dribbles around a Clayton defender on Saturday. Wells scored the most points for Frederic with nine. – Photos by Marty Seeger “We competed hard, just didn’t get enough shots to fall.”

Frederic shot just 24 percent from the field, and shot 8 of 17 from the foul line.

Wells led the Vikings with nine points on the day, Becca Anderson had eight, and Megan Anderson had six. Despite the tough loss the Vikings ended their season with a winning record, and made their second-straight appearance in the regional finals game. A big part of the team’s success this season and the

last two has come from a solid group of seniors.

“It was a good season for us,” Wink said. “Our seniors will be missed, they contributed a lot to our program in their four years.”

Seniors include, Becca Anderson, Megan Anderson, Candace Buck, Rhaya Larson, Ana Miller and Anna Tesch.

The Vikings posted a 6-6 conference record and 14-8 overall.

1 2 3 4 4 5 12 17 16 15 11 15 Individual Statistics Frederic 2s 3s FTM/A Samantha Nelson 1 Megan Anderson 2 2/3 Ana Miller 1 1/2 Chrissy Chenal 1 1/2 Becca Anderson 2 4/6 Kendra Wells 3 1 0/1 Jade Johnson 2 0/2 Calla Karl 0/2 Candace Buck 1 Totals 12 2 8/17 Clayton Lyndsey Lablanc Ashley Grossenbacher Shelby Reindahl Dani Reindahl Annie Grossenbacher Krystal Kohnen Brittany Bayliss Clairiann Thompson Totals

2s 3 1 1 6 5 1 6 23

F 38 57 F TP 3 2 2 6 1 4 2 3 - 8 - 9 1 4 4 3 2 16 38

3s FTM/A F TP 1/5 1 7 0/2 1 2 2/5 4 4 1 3/6 3 18 2/2 5 12 0/1 1 2 0/2 4 12 1 8/23 19 57

Vikings plow past Turtle Lake in regionals No scoring in first few minutes Frederic 51, Turtle Lake 34

by Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC –Turtle Lake traveled to Frederic during a snowstorm on Thursday, Feb. 26, only to lose to the Vikings, 51-34.

“I was very happy with our defensive effort,” coach Troy Wink said. “We played that well all night.”

Both teams played defense so well that neither Frederic nor Turtle Lake scored in the first two minutes of the game. The Lakers finally put up the first basket at 5:52.

Team Turtle Lake Frederic

1 2 3 4 10 7 8 9 7 14 11 19 Individual Statistics Turtle Lake 2s 3s FTM/A Alex Tschida 2/2 Tricia Hanson 4 2/4 Malorie Nyhus 2 Carla Lony 1/2 Krystal Hammond 0/2 Victoria Westlund 4 0/1 Sarah Yeske Ashley Lahti 3 1/2 Olivia Westlund 1 Hope Kuhl Totals 14 6/13 Frederic Samantha Nelson Megan Anderson Ana Miller Anna Tesch Chrissy Chenal Becca Anderson Kendra Wells Jade Johnson Calla Karl Candace Buck Totals

2s 1 3 1 2 2 1 1 11

F 34 51 F TP 3 2 2 10 4 4 - 1 3 5 8 1 1 7 5 2 1 25 34

3s FTM/A F TP 2 2 2/6 3 8 2/4 1 4 3/6 1 3 0/2 3 4 1 6/8 3 13 2 5/8 1 13 2/2 - 2 1 1 2 3 20/36 16 51

Vikings Candace Buck shoots the ball over a Turtle Lake player on Thursday night.

Becca Anderson scored 13 points against the Lakers. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Senior Ana Miller aims for the basket during Frederic’s regional win over the Turtle Lake Lakers.

The game stayed at 2-0 until Megan Anderson nailed one of her two free throws at 3:29. The most scoring was done in the last two minutes, Turtle Lake taking a 10-7 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Frederic stepped up the offense in the second quarter scoring twice as many points as in the first quarter. Kendra Wells scored six points including one 3pointer, Anderson made four points and Becca Anderson and Sage Karl each had

two for the Vikings to take a 21-17 lead.

Going 5 for 6 from the free-throw line helped Frederic to keep their 32-25 lead in the third quarter. Wells made two, Jade Johnson hit two and Megan Anderson had one. Becca Anderson and Wells scored the other six points with one 3-pointer apiece.

During the fourth quarter, the Vikings were put on the free-throw line multiple times.

“They started fouling us with three-

plus minutes to go, and we made 13 of 24, enough to hold on,” Wink commented.

Becca Anderson and Wells led Frederic with 13 points each. Anderson went 6 for 8 from the free-throw line, while Wells went 5 for 8. Megan Anderson scored eight points and two free throws, during the game. Anna Tesch made three of the free throws in the final quarter and Ana Miller nailed two.

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Pirates JV perfect through 20 games

Set school record for most wins in a season

by Marty Seeger GRANTSBURG – It’s tough to go undefeated in any sport, but the Grantsburg boys junior varsity team was able to do just that last Friday with their 65-41 win over Siren. The boys won all 20 of their games this season, and became the only team in school history to do so.

“Without having playoffs at the JV level, this is kind of what you play for,” said coach Nick Hallberg, who just completed his fifth year of coaching the Pirates JV team.

Hallberg said he coached three or four of the current seniors on the varsity team to an 18-2 record, and a few years prior to that, there was another team setting the 18-2 mark. Two sophomores were a big part of the team’s success this season, according to the coach, but eight freshman contributed to the team’s success this year as well, which makes the undefeated season that much more special.

Some of the games won by the Pirates this year were easy, but not all of them.

Hallberg said both Luck games were close this year and one win came in overtime against a team from Braham, Minn. The Pirates also won a game against Pine City, Minn., which came on a winning basket with just seconds remaining on the clock. In both games, Hallberg said his team was down 10 to 13 points, and came back to win.

At first, Hallberg wasn’t sure how the team would do, but he did know he had a talented group of kids who had a bright future. It wasn’t until they won

The undefeated Pirates JV team include back row (L to R): Coach Nick Hallberg, David Ohnstad, Derek Bertelsen, Nolan Hanson, Daniel Larsen and Seth Coy. Front row: Manager Connor Myers, manager Brady Thompson, Trevor Thompson, Daniel Biorn, Carl Palmquist, Nick Lindgren and Zach Arnold. – Photo submitted both games in Amery and Somerset at the beginning of the year, that Hallberg knew his kids would be able to compete with anyone.

“Once we won that one, I had a good idea of what we had,” Hallberg said about the Somerset game.

One of the things that kept the team

winning this season was its team chemistry. Hallberg said the boys get along well and play well together.

“I know they’re playing hard and the game matters to them,” said Hallberg.

Next year the sophomores will be stepping into the varsity lineup, and Hallberg expects them to jump right

into a solid role. With such a young team, who knows what they could be capable of in another two years?

Perhaps the team can envision a state championship, but for now, they can celebrate one memorable year.

Viking JV girls cruise to a perfect season Team achieved several goals

by Marty Seeger FREDERIC – Seventh-year Frederic girls JV coach Sharon Schmidt has seen some success over the years, but nothing like this year’s team. Two years ago the team was perfect heading into Christmas break, but couldn’t keep their perfect season intact. But last week, the girls defeated the Siren JV to give them 19 straight wins on the season.

The team beat Siren the first time by 11 points, but found themselves tied at seven after the first quarter. Things settled down however in the second quarter and the Vikings ended up going on a 22-2 run, eventually winning handily.

“We just needed to get through some of those nerves,” said Schmidt, who didn’t talk much about the teams perfect record until after their 18th win of the season, over Turtle Lake. Mostly, the team talked about their next opponent, and how to prepare to play them.

“Especially when you’re young, each game gets harder as you get to the end, because you’re not trying to beat your opponent, you’re trying to save this perfect season,” Schmidt said.

Before the Siren game Schmidt wrote an acronym on the board, and when she got to the letter N, she asked how many of her girls were nervous. Schmidt said they all raised their hands exuberantly, but then she asked how many of them were confident.

“They raised their hands…not quite as exuberantly as the nervous one, but they did raise their hands,” Schmidt said. She then told the girls that beating a team once takes talent, but to beat a

The Frederic girls junior varsity team includes back row (L to R): Coach Sharon Schmidt, Corissa Schmidt, Tabitha Java, Maria Miller, Tara Anderson, Frankie Knuf and coach Troy Wink. Middle row: Manager Danielle Swanson, Sage Karl, Jade Johnson, Brittany Hughes, Samantha Nelson, Lauren Domagala and manager Shawna Blanski. Front row: Manager Emily Amundson, Calla Karl, Breanna Jensen, Karry Simpson and manager Sarah Wells. – Photo by Cahill Studios, Amery team twice takes character, and since the team had both qualities, she encouraged her girls to be confident.

One of the goals of the team this year was to win every quarter, and it paid off for the girls all season long. Several

other goals were achieved throughout the season, and even if the team hadn’t had a 19-0 season, Schmidt would have been just as pleased with the results. She said there are a lot of little successes that go beyond just winning.

“I would feel just as satisfied,” Schmidt said. “I’m extremely proud of them and proud of what they learned.”

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Girls and boys basketball playoff brackets 2008-09 Division 4 Girls Basketball Playoffs

2008-09 Division 4 Boys Basketball Playoffs

Game times are at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Check www.wiaa.org for updated times.

Regionals Sectionals Tues., Feb. 24 Thurs., Feb. 26 Sat., Feb. 28 Fri., March 6 Sat., March 7

Game times are at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Check www.wiaa.org for updated times.

Regionals Sectionals Tues., March 3 Thurs., March 5 Sat., March 7 Fri., March 13 Sat., March 14

Siren (#1)

Drummond (#1)

@Siren Drummond (#8)

Siren (67-22) @Siren

South Shore (#5) @Shell Lake Shell Lake (#4)

La Courte Oreilles (#7) @Northwood Northwood (#2)

Siren (49-28)

Shell Lake (59-22) @Webster

Northwood (69-43)

South Shore (#7)

Northwood (68-23)

Mercer (#8)

Winter (#5) @Mellen Mellen (#4)

@Prentice

Rib Lake (#7) @Flambeau Flambeau (#2)

@Rib Lake Winter (#8)

Prentice (54-45)

Mercer (#5)

Mellen (60-52) @Marathon 7 p.m.

@Flambeau Flambeau (#4)

Flambeau (54-37)

1:30 p.m.

Northwood (56-49) @Northwood South Shore (72-57)

@Mellen Birchwood (#6)

Flambeau (62-44)

Glidden/Butternut (#7)

Flambeau (53-36)

@Spooner 6:30 p.m.

Rib Lake (64-19) @Rib L ake Flambeau (53-45) @Lakeland 7 p.m.

Mellen (#3)

Birchwood (60-50) @Flambeau

@Webster

Rib Lake (#1)

Prentice (75-17)

Butternut/Glidden (#3) @Butternut/Glidden Birchwood (#6)

@Solon Springs Solon Springs (#2)

@Spooner 6:30 p.m.

Prentice (#1) @Prentice

@Shell L ake Northwood (#6)

WIAA State Tournament March 19 - Semi-finals Sectional #1 vs. Sectional #2 9:05 a.m.

Siren (62-47)

Shell Lake (#3)

Solon Springs (66-32) @Northwood

Drummond (81-9) @Drummond Lac Courte Orielles (#8) @Drummond Bayfield (#5) @Siren Siren (#4)

Siren (36-32)

1:30 p.m.

Solon Springs (#3) @Solon Springs Bayfield (#6)

WIAA State Tournament March 13 - Semi-finals Sectional #1 vs. Sectional #2 10:30 a.m.

@Spooner

@Prentice Prentice (#2)

Mellen (56-33) @Prentice Prentice (58-42)

@Spooner 7 p.m.

Clayton (#1) @Clayton Prairie Farm (#8)

Clayton (#1) New Auburn (#5) @McDonell Central McDonell Central (#4)

@Clayton

@Cumberland 2 p.m.

Clayton (57-38)

@New Auburn New Auburn (#4) @Turtle Lake Frederic (#6)

Frederic (51-34)

Weyerhaeuser (#7)

Frederic (#2)

@Spooner 8 p.m.

Blair-Taylor (#1)

Lincoln (49-25) @Lincoln EC Imm. Lutheran (#8) Lincoln (45-36) @Lincoln Gilman (#5)

@Blair-Taylor Lincoln (#8)

Blair-Taylor (41-37) @Bloomer 1:30 p.m.

Lake Holcombe (#3) @Lake Holcombe Cornell (#6) Augusta (#7) @Greenwood Greenwood (#2)

Greenwood (#5) Greenwood (35-27)

Cornell (52-49) @Greenwood

New Auburn (69-66) @C umberland 2 p.m.

Greenwood (46-24)

Greenwood (42-25)

Turtle Lake (37-33) @McDonell Central

McDonell Central (90-56) @McDonell Central McDonell Central (#2)

Lincoln (#1)

@Blair-Taylor Blair-Taylor (#4)

@Clayton

Turtle Lake (#3)

Turtle Lake (85-45) @Frederic

Clayton (57-41)

Bruce (#5)

McDonell Central (55-26)

Turtle Lake (#3) @Turtle Lake Prairie Farm (#6)

Clayton (57-47)

@Lake Holcombe Lake Holcombe (#4)

Blair-Taylor (62-38) @Blair-Taylor Lake Holcombe (63-58)

@Neillsville 1 p.m.

EC Imm. Lutheran (#3) @EC Imm. Lutheran Gliman (#6)

Gilman (45-43) @Cornell

Augusta (#7) @Cornell Cornell (#2)

@Spooner 8 p.m.

Cornell (67-56)

READ LEADER SPORTS • READ LEADER SPORTS Signed-ball winners

2008-09 Division 3 Boys Basketball Playoffs Game times are at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Check www.wiaa.org for updated times.

Regionals Sectionals Tues., March 3 Thurs., March 5 Sat., March 7 Thurs., March 12 Sat., March 14 Grantsburg (#1) @Grantsburg Clear Lake (#8) Webster (#5) @St. Croix Central St. Croix Central (#4)

Grantsburg (74-40) @Grantsburg St. Croix Central (51-32)

@Amery 1:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls (#3) @St. Croix Falls Prescott (#6) Boyceville (#7) @Glenwood City Glenwood City (#2)

WIAA State Tournament March 19 - Semi-finals Sectional #1 vs. Sectional #2 9:05 a.m.

Prescott (59-47) @Glenwood City Glenwood City (51-37)

@Somerset 7 p.m.

Luck (#1) @Luck

Luck (55-38)

Unity (#8)

LEFT: Karen Olson, mother of Luck basketball player Brennan Olson, won the signed basketball and picture of the U.S. Men’s Olympic team.

The Frederic Friends of the Pool had been selling raffle tickets for both the men’s and a women’s ball for the past months during Frederic home basketball games. Winners were drawn during the basketball game on Friday, Feb. 20. RIGHT: Brenda Sommerfeld, Frederic, won the signed basketball and picture of the U.S. Women’s Olympic team. – Photos submitted

@Luck

Eleva-Strum (#5) @Osseo-Fairchild Osseo-Fairchild (#4)

Eleva-Strum (67-44) @Menomonie 3 p.m.

Regis (#3) @Regis Colfax (#6) Elk Mound (#7) @Mondovi Mondovi (#2)

Regis (72-54) @Mondovi Mondovi (51-43)

@Eau Claire North 7 p.m.

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KC Free-throw Competition

Knights of Columbus District 87 Free-throw Competition was held on Feb. 28 at Siren High School. The district includes Spooner, Balsam Lake (Unity), Webster and Frederic (Grantsburg, Luck, Siren). Winners will advance to Diocesan at Ladysmith on Saturday, March 7. LEFT: Winners are (L to R): Boys age 14: Connor Myers, Frederic; age 13: Zach Johnson, Balsam Lake; age 12: Jaryd Braden, Frederic; age 11: Aager Kovney, Frederic; and age 10: Casey Ogilvie, Frederic. RIGHT: Girls winners are: age 14: Hailey Olsen, Balsam Lake; age 13: Shawna Jorgenson, Balsam Lake; age 12: Megan Meisberger, Spooner; age 11: Alexis Frazee, Webster; and age 10 Taylor Alseth, Frederic. – Photos submitted

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: Chippewa Checks 41, Mark’s Girls 37, Hole in the Wall 35, Gold Rush 33, Hot Shots 32, Spare-Us 28, Sandbaggers 27, The Gutter Busters 19.

Women’s games: Ernie Meyer 188, Lori Linke 182, Cheryl Matrious 181.

Women’s series: Lori Linke 502, Dorothy Barfknecht 490, Ernie Meyer 489.

Men’s games: Scott Morrison 232, Rick Benjamin 200, Larry Matrious 180.

Men’s series: Scott Morrison 570, Rick Benjamin 557, Larry Matrious 490.

Team games: Chippewa Checks 702, Gold Rush 611, Sandbaggers 601.

Team series: Chippewa Checks 1995, Hole in the Wall 1701, Gold Rush 1699.

Splits converted: 4-5: Bea Moyer. 57:Cheryl Matrious, Melinda Linke. 3-10: Rick Benjamin, Dorothy Barfknecht. 510: Jamie Mier. 4-7-10: Melinda Linke.

Sunday Night I No Tap Mixed Standings: No Names 29, Jeff’s Team 27, Happy Campers 27, Knaubers 25, Long Shots 24.5, Packer Backers 23, Chuck’s Team 18.5, Late Comers 17.

Women’s games: Kathy Underwood (JT) 255, Cindy Denn (LC) 224, Yvonne Snyder (HC) 222.

Women’s series: Yvonne Snyder (HC) 657, Kathy Underwood (JT) 620, Cindy Denn (LS) 566.

Men’s games: Jim Murphy (LS) 266, Chuck Kruze (CT) & Don Swanson (PB) 255, Len Knauber (K) 253.

Men’s series: Chuck Kruse (CT) 698, Don Swanson (PB) 677, Tom Bainbridge (LC) 662.

Team games: Happy Campers 796, Long Shots 792, Jeff’s Team 765.

Team series: Jeff’s Team 2248, Long Shots 2235, Happy Campers 2179.

Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Nite Hawks 24.5, Bears 24.5, Badgers 21, Swans 20, Cardinals 19, Eagles 18, Zebras 11.5, Bye 0.

Women’s games: Ruth Sorenson 180, Lila Larson 170, Thelma Hendricks 165.

Women’s series: Lila Larson 480, Barb Austad 442, Ruth Sorenson 440.

Men’s games: Bob Eischens 199, Roger Messer 193, Buster Heinrich 187.

Men’s series: Bob Eischens 549, Jim Morten 516, Buster Heinrich 502.

Team games: Nite Hawks 645, Bears 617, Swans 615.

Team series: Nite Hawks 1868, Bears 1763, Swans 1758.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: AnchorBank 56, House of Wood 45, Mane Attractions 42, The Bottle Shop 35.5, Hacker’s Lanes 32.5, Miller’s Chicks 31, Thrivent Financial 29, Bye 2.

Individual games: Barb Morgan (TF) 211, Rhonda Bazey (HW) 199, Kelly Schmidt (MC) 192.

Individual series: Barb Morgan (TF) 504, Rachelle Petersen (BS) 479, Rhonda Bazey (HW) 472.

Team games: Hacker’s Lanes 665, The Bottle Shop 637, Miller’s Chicks 599.

Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1805, The Bottle Shop 1763, AnchorBank 1698.

Tuesday Youth (2 games) Standings: Eliminators 11, Pin Heads 10, Strikers ‘R Us 9, IDK 6.

Boys games: Charlie Lindberg 167 & 133, Austin Bruss 126.

Boys series: Charlie Lindberg 300,

B O W L I N G Austin Bruss 231, Daniel Formanek & David Lindberg 220.

Girls games: Alaura Lemieux 59.

Girls series: Alaura Lemieux 103.

Team games: Eliminators 226, Strikers ‘R Us 225, Pin Heads 224.

Team series: Pin Heads 440, Strikers ‘R Us 421, IDK 403.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Hacker’s Lanes 222.5, Great Northern Outdoors 215.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 206, Bottle Shop 185, Olsen & Son 164, SCVH 120, Pioneer Bar 96, Reliables 91.

Individual games: Don Hughes 266, Brett Daeffler 236, Gene Ackland & Brian McBroom 224.

Individual series: Don Hughes 728, Dale Gregory 633, Brett Daeffler 628.

Team games: Yellow Lake Lodge 639, Hacker’s Lanes 639, Bottle Shop 596.

Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1826, Bottle Shop 1739, Yellow Lake Lodge 1703.

Games 50 or more above average: Nick Skow (+54).

Series 100 or more above average: Nick Skow (+102).

Tuesday Late Standings: Terminators 25, LCR 20, Red Rollers 19, Joe Blow 16, Cushing Rollers 14, Bye 0.

Individual games: Rick Hach 211, Frank Boerbon 204, Tracis Davis 187.

Individual series: Rick Hach 562, Ron Pitts 516, Travis Davis 495.

Team games: Joe Blow 509, Terminators 494, Red Rollers 468.

Team series: Joe Blow 1470, Terminators 1321, Red Rollers 1316.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: 4 Seasons Wood Products 24, Larsen Auto Center 22, , A-1 Machine 15, Lewis Silo 15, Pioneer Bar 14, Skol Bar 14, Parker 14, Cummings Lumber 10.

Individual games: Gene Ackland (4S) 254, Don Hughes (4S) 246, Dave Romanowski (PB) 242.

Individual series: Gene Ackland (4S) 657, Dave Romanowski (PB) 629, Steve Baillargeon (A-1) 627.

Team games: 4 Seasons Wood Products 1061, A-1 Machine 997, Lewis Silo 974.

Team series: 4 Seasons Wood Products 2791, A-1 Machine 2760, Lewis Silo 2749.

Thursday Early Men’s Standings: Grindell Law Offices 12, KWood 8.5, Wikstrom Construction 8, Hell Raisers 8, Frontier Trails 5, Bye 5, Fab Four 4.5, Full Timers 1.

Individual games: Ed Bitler (KW) 235, Don McKinney (FF) 232, Jason Pearson (HR) 215.

Individual series: Don McKinney (FF) 664, Ed Bitler (KW) 632, Simon Nelson (GLO) 601.

Team games: Fab Four 579, Hell Raisers 556, K-Wood & Grindell Law Offices 537.

Team series: Fab Four 1689, Hell Raisers 1596, Grindell Law Offices 1574.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Ed bitler 5x = 235.

Games 50 or more above average: Brandon Ayd (+57).

Splits converted: 2-4-10: Jim Wikstrom.

3-7-10: Laryn Larson. 4-5: Mike Sullivan.

5-6-10: Marlin Larson.

Thursday Late

Standings: Stotz & Company 23, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 19, Bazey Racing 15, Johnson Upholstery 14, Fisk Trucking 13, Hansen Farms Inc. 12.

Individual games: Ole Baillargeon 257, Aaron Arjes 248, Mark Bohn 236.

Individual series: Mark Bohn 619, Ole Baillargeon 605, Dale Frandsen 598.

Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 983, Stotz & Company 951, Bazey Racing 907.

Team series: Hansen Farms Inc. 2670, Stotz & Company 2638, Bazey Racing 2628.

McKenzie Lanes

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Frederic Truck & Tractor 68.5, McKenzie Lanes 60, Milltown Appliance 55, Sam’s Carpentry 50, Metal Products 49, Edina Divas 48, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 42.5, Bye 27.

Individual games: Helen Leggitt 204, Susan Heiderscheidt 202, Amber Duncan 201.

Individual series: Amber Duncan 533, Cindy Castellano 528, Shirley Wilson 523.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Frederic Truck & Tractor 1054.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Frederic Truck & Tractor 2939.

Monday Night Madness Standings: Mishaps 62, Ole’s Country Market 58, Scottay’s Trucking 52, McKenzie Lanes 46, Alleycats 40, Peper Tire & Alignment 39, Pepie’s Gals 33, Bye 22.

Individual games: Barbara Benson 182, Tammy Beckwith 176, Julia Delougherty 170.

Individual series: Barbara Benson 526, Julia Delougherty 479, Debra Mattson 429.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Mishaps 612, McKenzie Lanes 600, Ole’s Country Market 587.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Mishaps 1677, McKenzie Lanes 1668, Ole’s Country Market 1665.

Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: Jim’s Flooring 40, Kluge 36, Lemon Heads 36, Wild Boys 34, Lane Crashers 33, Mom’s Boys 31.

Women’s games: Brenda Lehmann 173, Linda Larson 154, Sasha Garbow 143.

Women’s series: Brenda Lehmann 499, Linda Larson 425, Sasha Garbow 408.

Men’s games: Glen Minnick 254, Jeff Lehmann 235, Cory Crowell 208.

Men’s series: Jeff Lehmann 619, Glen Minnick 617, Cory Crowell 584.

Team games: Lane Crashers 543.

Team series: Lemon Heads 1465.

R E S U L T S Tuesday Women’s Day Standings: Country Gals 124.5, B & H Builders 123, Hauge Dental 111, Custom Outfitter 101.5, Tomlinson Insurance 100, Kassel Tap 95.5, Gutter Dusters 59.5, Bye 33.

Individual games: Lena McKenzie 211, Toni Sloper 182, Shirley Wilson 181.

Individual series: Denise F. Donaghue 508, Shirley Wilson 485, Kathy Braund 479.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Country Gals 797, Custom Outfitter 780, B & H Builders 759.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Country Gals 2291, Hauge Dental 2244, B & H Builders 2191.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Hack’s Pub 13, McKenzie Lanes 13, Greatland Transportation 12.5, Steve’s Appliance 12, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 8, Dream Lawn 7.5, The Dugout 7, Glass Bar 7.

Individual games: Darren McKenzie 268, Rick Fox 259 Roy Price 258.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie and Bob Rettle 673, Greg Dick 617, Roy Price 660.

Team games: (Handicap scores) McKenzie Lanes 1218.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Hack’s Pub 3503.

Wednesday Early League Standings: Holiday StationStores 47, JJ’s Club 35 42, Suzie Q’s 42, Lite House 40, Cutting Edge 34, Hendrick’s Motor 34, Hack’s Pub 27, Top Spot 22.

Women’s games: Kathy Braund 192, Jeanne Kizer 180, Janice Fox 178.

Women’s series: Kathy Braund 559, Jeanne Kizer 477, Dixie Welling 467.

Men’s games: Mike Welling 245, Merlin Fox 221, Darrell Hendricks 218.

Men’s series: Mike Welling 673, Merlin Fox 604, Darrell Hendricks 592.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Suzie Q’s 729.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Suzie Q’s 1920.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Reed’s Marina 42, Davy’s Construction 37, Harvest Moon 34, McKenzie Lanes 34, Tiger Express 30, Hanjo Farms 30, Dalles Electric 27, Edina Realty 22.

Individual games: Dan Flaherty 279, Bob Carey 262, Mike Oryan 253.

Individual series: Brad Hacker 673, Mike Oryan 672, Dan Flaherty 665.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Dalles Electric 1049, Davy’s Construction 1039.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Davy’s Construction 2961, Dalles Electric 2943.

Saturday Night Mixed Doubles Standings: The In-Laws 64, Pin Busters 54, Happy Campers 53, Eureka Bombers 52.5, Ten Pin Titans 52.5, Tiger Express 46.5, Roller Coasters 44, Fisk Trucking 41.5.

Women’s games: Diane Fisk 188, Brenda Lehmann 179, Dianne Loney 179.

Women’s series: Diane Fisk 476, Brenda Lehmann 474, Jan Lehmann 464.

Men’s games: Jeff Lehmann 234, Gary Warner 224, Gordy Johnson 223.

Men’s series: Gordy Johnson 628, Rick K. Katzmark 573, Gene Braund 572.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Eureka Bombers 908, Tiger Express 881, Pin Busters 870.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Eureka Bombers 2508, The In-Laws 2451, Tiger Express 2441.

Black & Orange

Early Birds Standings: 10th Hole 24-16, Gandy Dancer Saloon 22-18, Black & Orange 18.5-21.5, Log Cabin Store 15.5-24.5, Individual games: Toots Ruedy (LCS) 169, Kay Casey (10th) 158, Michelle Lysdahl (10th) 150.

Individual series: Donna Koon (B & O) 418, Kay Casey (10th) 415, Toots Ruedy (LCS) 404.

Team games: 10th Hole 833, Black & Orange 809, Gandy Dancer Saloon 775.

Team series: 10th Hole 2384, Black & Orange 2357, Gandy Dancer Saloon 2259.

Games 50 or more above average: Toots Ruedy 169 (+58).

Monday Night Men’s Standings: Bruce’s Auto 25-7, Black & Orange 24-8, Larry’s LP 18-14, Pope’s Construction 13-19, Glass & Mirror Works 9-23, Vacant 7-25.

Individual games: Dean Eytcheson (BA) 212, Chris Olson (L) 201, Jack Witzany (L) 194.

Individual series: Chris Olson (L) 551, Dean Eytcheson (BA) 548, Dave Greene (B&O) 507.

Team games: Bruce’s Auto 959, Black & Orange 913, Glass & Mirror Works 864.

Team series: Black & Orange 2591, Bruce’s Auto 2579, Larry’s LP 2529.

TNT Standings: Larry’s LP 24-12, Flower Power 22-14, Cashco 18-18, Wild Bill’s 8-28.

Individual games: Jennifer Kern (L) 179, Cheryl Hansen (C) 169, Becky Reynolds (L) 168.

Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 525, Cheryl Hansen (C) 462, Mary Ellen Smith (C) 461.

Team games: Cashco 839, Larry’s LP 820, Wild Bill’s 810.

Team series: Cashco 2474, Larry’s LP 2411, Wild Bill’s 2389.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Cashco 21-11, Northview Drive Inn 21-11, Lions 15-17, 10th Hole 14-18, T&P Tree Service 13-19, Black & Orange 12-20.

Individual games: Monte Rinnman (C) 233, Larry Johnson (L) 195, Art Bliven (L) & Chuck Houman (10th) 188.

Individual series: Monte Rinnman (C) 602, Scott Smith (T&P) 509, Larry Johnson (L) 493.

Team games: Northview Drive Inn 962, Lions 938, Black & Orange 928.

Team series: Lions 2694, Cashco 2681, Black & Orange 2659.

Early Risers Standings: 10th Hole 23-13, Hole in the Wall 18-18, A+ Sanitation 16-20, Gandy Dancer 15-21.

Individual games: Lylah Nelson (A+) 169, Kay Casey (HITW) 163, Toots Ruedy (GD) 160.

Individual series: Lylah Nelson (A+) 481, Kay Casey (HITW) 476, Cris Damman (10th) & Evelyn Engebretson (HITW) 444.

Team games: Gandy Dancer 700, A+ Sanitation 683, Hole in the Wall 676.

Team series: Gandy Dancer 1982, Hole in the Wall 1970, A+ Sanitation 1955.

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Saturday, Feb. 28

Burnett 12, Superior 1

Friday, Feb. 27

Goals: Ryan Curtis (3), Noah Musial (2), Vinny Larson (2), Paige Young (2), Max Norman, Jeremy Roy, Steven Holdt.

Assists: Brian Billings (4), Brett Richison (2), Noah Musial (2), Vinny Larson, Steven Holdt, Ryan Curtis, Keisha Roy. Saves: DJ Hunter (3).

Faribault 8, Burnett 3

Goals: Brian Billings (2), Ryan Curtis.

Assists: Ryan Curtis (2), Vinny Larson.

Saves: DJ Hunter (21).

Saturday, Feb. 28

Burnett 2, West Salem 2

Goals: Ryan Curtis (2).

Assists: Brett Richison, Brian Billings.

Saves: DJ Hunter (11).

Grantsburg/Burnett 2, Chippewa Falls 1

Goals: Sam O’Brien, Ashley Dietmeier.

Assist: Sam O’Brien.

Saves: Hope Tucker (13).

Grantsburg/Burnett 6, Chippewa Falls 1

Goals: Sam O’Brien (2), Wendy Roberts (2), Paige Johnson, Ashley Dietmeier.

Assists: Wendy Roberts (4), Kassie Lien (2), Sam O’Brien, Johanna Lauer.

Saves: Hope Tucker (19).

Carter Lee had a great season with the Grantsburg Pirates Peewee hockey team with over 100 points in a season. – Photo submitted

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PREPS The St. Croix Falls Hi Flyers wrestling team completed their season with success.

They earned two team trophies for doing a great job. – Photo submitted

LEADER S P O R T S SCOREBOARD GIRLS BASKETBALL

West Lakeland Conference Standings

Team Siren Frederic

Scores

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12-0 6-6

Overall 23-0 14-8

Thursday, Feb. 26 Frederic 51, Turtle Lake 34 Friday, Feb. 27 Siren 49, Shell Lake 28 Saturday, Feb. 28 Siren 36, Northwood 32 Clayton 57, Frederic 38

Upcoming

Friday, March 6 6:30 p.m. Siren versus Flambeau at Spooner

WOMEN’S POOL LEAGUE

Final Standings Team Score Greg's Gals 112/1st place Glass Bar 94/2nd place Wise Guys 93/3rd place Blacksmith Shop 87 Suzy Q's 84 Hack's 83 JJ's I 83 JJ's II 64 Kassel Tap 56 Shafer's 54

BOYS BASKETBALL

West Lakeland Conference Standings

Team Luck Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Siren Webster Unity Frederic

Scores

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11-1 10-2 8-4 6-6 4-8 3-9 0-12

Friday, Feb. 27 Grantsburg 63, Siren 40 St. Croix Falls 49, Webster 32 Unity 44, Frederic 33 Tuesday, March 3 Siren 62, Bayfield 47 Grantsburg 74, Clear Lake 40 Luck 55, Unity 38 Turtle Lake 37, Frederic 33 St. Croix Central 51, Webster 32 Prescott 59, St. Croix Falls 47

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St. Croix Central at Grantsburg Eleva-Strum at Luck Siren at Drummond

Overall 19-1 17-3 13-7 10-10 6-13 4-16 6-14

NAME: Harry SeversonDickinson SCHOOL: Luck YEAR: Senior COMMENTS: Cardinal senior, Harry SeversonDickinson stepped up at home against Unity on Tuesday night to lead with 18 points. He hit three shots from the outside, and played solid defense to create the offense Luck needed to win. – Marty Seeger

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A 10-2 mark, marred only by a St. Croix Falls loss and a Siren victory in boys tournament action, left the backwoods genius at 131-38 for the year and kept his glowing success rate at 78 percent. “I somehow left out the Webster – St. Croix THE SWAMI Central game last week, and truth be told I would’ve had the Tigers losing by about 10 points,” the Swami said. “But being a man with an unblemished reputation for sterling ethics and fair play, I did not count this game in my victory total.”

Will this be the final week of predictions, or will there still be local teams in the hunt at the end of this week’s action? We shall see. The Swami answers all e-mails and can be reached at predictionking@yahoo.com.

The Swami

PREDICTS

WEEK

NAME: Kendra Wells SCHOOL: Frederic YEAR: Junior COMMENTS: Despite the Frederic loss to Clayton last Saturday in the regional finals, Kendra Wells was able to dish up a team-leading nine points. Wells will be back again for the Vikings to help the team make another run at grabbing a regional title. –Marty Seeger

Kendra Wells

Boys games Grantsburg 57, St. Croix Central 52 – These teams seem to run into each other every year at tourney time, and the Pirates usually find a way to win.

Glenwood City 56, Prescott 53 – ExFrederic coach Corey Morning’s team came into St. Croix Falls with a dismal record yet won handily. Can they pull a repeat upset?

Luck 55, Eleva-Strum 53 – An excruciatingly tight game might be in store for Thursday night in the Dolny gymnasium.

Mondovi 60, Eau Claire Regis 58 – The Buffaloes are the higher seed but some will still call this an upset.

Grantsburg 69, Glenwood City 56 – The Pirates know how to beat this Dunn – St Croix team as well.

Luck 57, Mondovi 49 – The Cards will face a bigger test on Thursday than they will Saturday if their opponent is Mondovi.

Girls games Flambeau 56, Siren 42 – The Falcon mystique prevails as it did last Saturday versus Prentice.

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ATVs • BIRDING • BOATING • CAMPING • FISHING • HIKING • HUNTING • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

There’s still time to hunt crows

March is transitional, frustrating and filled with anticipation. In a week’s time, the temperatures can exceed 50 degrees or more, and quickly dump a foot of snow Marty onto the ground a day later. It not only has a Seeger chance to ruin a perfectly thick layer of ice on the lake, but dash The hopes of ever getting Bottom out of a seemingly endless winter.

Line The brighter side of things, however, is that it doesn’t seem to last long, and it offers a glimpse of what’s to come. In the meantime, it’s nice to know there’s still something to do to pass the time in the wait for warmer weather.

There’s the tradition of crow hunting for some folks. I thought about going out again one afternoon as close to 100 crows harassed a flock of hen turkeys in a field. I’ve hunted crows before, but never actually came home with anything but a black feather to show for it.

Since the season is open until March 15, there’s still time.

Despite the hundreds of crows I see daily, hunting them was actually a challenge. It was even more to challenging to use a handheld crow call that didn’t really sound much like a crow at all.

A crow dive-bombs a turkey in a Polk County cornfield. – Photo by Marty Seeger My three lifeless crow decoys didn’t help much either, and the owl decoy I purchased seemed to be more apt at getting the attention of the closest redtailed hawks in the area.

The last time I hunted crows was back in my college days. The goal was to write a story for The Pointer, a college newspaper at UW-Stevens Point where I worked as an assistant outdoor editor. My vision for the story was to hunt, be successful, and somehow find a way to safely cook and eat what I had killed. Fortunately, I came home with just the feather, and a few recipes I happened to find on the Internet. The hunts themselves were thrilling, since crows seemed eager to come into the call from the instant you started calling, but hand calls are far more difficult to use because it created too much movement, and I couldn’t get the gun up in time to

shoot. I also had trouble with convincing my friends to hunt with me. For some reason, hunting crows wasn’t all that appealing to them.

Last Sunday, I met some friends for our first outdoor archery shoot of the year. Before we left, I had mentioned something about crow hunting and my buddy’s wife chimed in.

“Hey, you should come over and hunt crows like you did a couple of years ago. That was funny,” she said.

Funny indeed, I thought, seeing as how the weather was about 10 degrees at the time, and I was dressed in 15 layers of clothing. Draped over the top of those 15 layers, was an XXXL pair of snow-white sweatpants and sweatshirt for the ultimate concealment in the snow. She thought it was funny, not just because I was hunting crows, but my crow fatigues gave me a giant marsh-

mallow-man appearance. They worked great for late-season spot-and-stalk bowhunts, and I was certain it’d work on crows too.

So there I was, a 130-pound college kid wearing 125 pounds of clothing, and still managing to walk through miles of knee-deep snow. In the end, I put together an unusual tale of the excitement of crow hunting, complete with a recipe, and a photo from “The Birds,” a thrilling movie by Alfred Hitchcock, which depicted schoolchildren getting attacked by large crows.

“Who could resist hunting a bird that could potentially harm innocent schoolchildren?” I thought.

There wasn’t much of a response to the article other than from one student who was a member of P.E.T.A. She didn’t like the article, or any of the other stories I wrote for the paper for that matter, since most weeks featured stories of hunting, or fishing and a killed animal or caught fish that was sure to meet the frying pan. Sometimes I wonder what she’s doing. I’m guessing she’s still on the P.E.T.A. campaign trying now to convince others that fish are exactly like kittens.

I wouldn’t trade my crow-hunting experiences for anything. It was a great way to blast away at the time, and hone my wing shooting skills. Next time, I’ll leave the handheld crow call at home, and opt for a more electronic sound.

I’ve seen those in action, and it can drastically improve your chances at harvesting crows. But since I’ve never eaten one, it’s probably for the best. I’ll let you know if I get one.

Tree seedlings from state nurseries available for youth groups to plant MADISON – Youth organizations in Wisconsin have until March 15 to place orders for bundles of tree seedlings from state tree nurseries. The trees help young people to learn about trees and forestry while benefiting the state’s environment.

The Department of Natural Resources State Nursery Program has been producing seedlings for reforestation projects on state, county, industrial and privately owned lands for nearly a century, according to Avery Dorland, forest geneticist and nurseries specialist. The nursery program also has a long tradition of providing tree seedlings to various youth and school groups at reduced rates.

“Planting seedlings is a great way for youth to get outdoors, and ordering seedlings from state nurseries doesn’t

require any major fundraising,” Dorland said.

The seedlings can be used for a variety of purposes, such as reforestation, soil erosion preservation and wildlife habitat improvement. The seedlings are not to be used for decorative, ornamental or landscape plantings. They may be planted on private property with the permission of the property owner, or on public lands with the approval of the property manager. Foresters recommend the seedlings be planted as part of a forest management plan if one exists.

Additional information about tree planting is available on the DNR Web site.

“Youth organizations such as 4-H, Scouts, FFA chapters, environmental clubs and other school-based groups can use tree-planting activities to help foster

a greater understanding of and renewed respect for the role that trees and forests play sustaining our environment,” Dorland said. “Trees contribute to clean air and water and provide habitat to birds and other wildlife. Forests play a vital role in the state’s economy and in the quality of life we enjoy in Wisconsin.”

The seedlings grown at all three DNR nursery locations are native to Wisconsin and are evergreens as well as deciduous trees, such as oak, maple and birch.

Normally, state nursery policy requires a minimum order of 1,000 seedlings, but youth groups have the option of ordering seedlings in bundles of 25. A single bundle of three-year-old red pine seedlings will cost $6, while a single bundle of two-year-old red pine seedlings

will cost $5.43. All orders are subject to seedling availability.

Detailed ordering information is available on the state nursery program pages of the DNR Web site. While orders can be placed online or sent directly to the Griffith State Nursery at 473 Griffith Ave., Wisconsin Rapids 54494, the easiest way to place an order may be to contact Griffith State Nursery staff at 715-4243700. Organizations should consolidate their orders as much as possible (have one person place an order for a particular group) and be prepared to provide a tax-exempt number.

For more information contact Dorland at 608-264-6044. – from the DNR

DNR service centers casualties of budget crisis STATEWIDE The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will cease counter services for the public at 24 locations. The cuts come at DNR service centers around the state.

State Sen. Bob Jauch, Poplar, says that’ll mean 65 positions cut, part of an overall plan to eliminate 81 jobs in the agency.

“We’re going to begin to see across this

state a change in the kind of services we’ve become accustomed to because government simply has to cut back in order to meet our obligations.”

Jauch says they’ll ramp up the call center to handle public questions about burning permits or other regulations that counter services now handle.

DNR Secretary Matt Frank says they’ll do everything they can to avoid layoffs.

Great Northern Outdoors Archery League week 6 A League JM Electric: 30 Kill em: 25 Team C&Z: 24 Shockers: 22 Terrible Twosome: 20 TNT: 20 Off Constantly: 18 James Gang: 17 Whiz Kids: 14 Damage Inc.: 10 Breezy Tee: 8 H&H Perf: 8

B League GNO: 30 Johnson & Johnson: 28 Beauty & Beast: 26 Stupid Fox: 24 Crash: 24 Jail Bait: 22 Broken Arrow: 22 Merry Men: 20 Meyer: 16 Challenged: 10 Men in Tights: 2 Silver Slingers: 2

C League He Said: 34 Robin's Hoodz: 24 Team B: 24 B&E Ammo: 20 She Said: 16 Browning Busters: 15 Swamp Busters: 14 The Cripplers: 10 Litter Runts: 8 Animal Lovers: 5

“We’re doing this not because of failed job performance. It’s because we’re in a tough situation. We’re looking at how we’re going to do business in the future, and we decided to go in another direction. Would we have made this decision under other circumstances? Maybe not, but we think we can provide good service and we’re going to work with our people to make sure that they can land

on their feet.”

Frank says the service centers themselves will not close. DNR officers and biologists will continue to work there, but customers will not be able to buy licenses there. Instead, they’ll increase cooperation with local bait shops and gas stations that will sell licenses. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Bob Jauch)

Timberland Archery League Week 8

Bowhunters League

Traditional Bone Collectors: 422 The Woodsman: 350 R and D Web Solutions: 349 Men Stellrecht Tractor and Auto Repair: 750 Granite Electric: 740 Knoop Construction: 730 WFO: 720 Sheelan Flooring: 696 Shell Lake State Bank: 689

The Lakers: 585 Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church: 564 Big Mike’s Sports Shop: 521 Bow Dogs: 506 Sandstrom: 365 Men/Women Knoop Construction (2): 659 Wildlife Solutions: 590 Women Red Brick Café: 466 Custom Ink: 287

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Polk County circuit court

The Monthly Board Meeting Will Be Tues., March 10, 2009, At Town Of Daniels Hall At 7:30 p.m.

Agenda: Minutes of clerk & treasurer, Plan Commission Committee will report on progress of the Comprehensive Plan, budget & roads, pay bills and any other business properly brought before the Board.

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(Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

THOR L. JEPSEN, and CHRISTINE M. JEPSEN, and HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORP III, and CAPITAL ONE BANK, Defendants Case No. 08 CV 547 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on October 3, 2008, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin on: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SE1/4 of SW1/4), Section 8, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Block “D,” First Addition to the Village of Milltown; thence N 00 degrees 14 minutes East, 8.0 feet on the West line of said SE1/4 of SW1/4; thence South 89 degrees 44 minutes East 367 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes East 32 feet which is the point of beginning; thence N 00 degrees 14 minutes East, 114 feet; thence South 89 degrees 44 minutes East, 102 feet; thence South 31 degrees 50 minutes East to a point directly East of the point of beginning; thence West to the point of beginning.

PIN: 151-00244-0000 Street Address: 212 First Avenue East, Milltown, WI 54858 TERMS OF SALE: Cash DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 5th day of February, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson Bar No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 478766 WNAXLP

Agenda: Call to order, minutes to reports.

Old business updates: Life Link III subsidy rate increase issue. Flag replacement? New business: Spring road weight limits? Summer road work? No-burning notices? Town garage posting board.

Correspondence, citizen comment time, discussion items & announcements. Sign vouchers to authorize payment of bills.

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(March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM F. BOKENYI and SHERRI D. BOKENYI, husband and wife; and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants, DEFENDANTS. Case No. 08-CV-608 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 17, 2008, in the amount of $199,967.55, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 21, 2009, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Lot 32 Of First Addition To Montriol Estates.

Said Land Being In The City Of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

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

TAX KEY NO.: 281-1341-0000 Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. O’DESS & 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. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S & C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Richard J. Kellogg a/k/a Rick Kellogg, Unknown Spouse of Richard J. Kellogg a/k/a Rick Kellogg, and Cemstone Products Company, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 08 CV 379 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 29th day of September, 2008, in the amount of $100,935.86, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: April 21, 2009, 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 and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lot Nineteen (19), Twenty (20), Twenty-one (21), Twenty-two (22), Twenty-three (23) and Twenty-four (24), Block Three (3), Basil’s First Addition to the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 409 Courthouse Avenue, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorneys for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878 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.

TOWN OF EUREKA Monthly Board Meeting Thurs., March 12, 2009, 7 p.m.

Eureka Town Hall

Andrew O. Nordby, Askov, Minn., speeding, $236.40; operating while revoked, $249.00.

Roberta L. Olson, Rice Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Carol R. Patterson, Oak Grove, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Matthew D. Paulson, Osceola, speeding, $186.00.

Daniel J. Perron, Centuria, nonregistration of auto, $160.80.

Peterson Trucking of Chisago Inc., Chisago City, Minn., violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $837.86.

James R. Radke, Balsam Lake, nonregistration of auto, not guilty plea.

Randy Reed Trucking, Lewisville, Minn., violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $208.86.

Brent A. Schaubschlager, Dresser, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Matthew P. Schmidt, Bloomer, interstate record of duty status, $194.00.

Jeannette C. Schroer, Clayton, seat belt violation, not guilty plea.

Kenneth D. Simons, Isanti, Minn., speeding, $168.80.

Derik W. Skogen, Oakdale, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Rebecca A. Snider, Milltown, tavern open after hours, $173.40.

James C. Snyder, Cushing, speeding, not guilty plea.

Jade A. Taylor, Grove, Ill., speeding, $160.80.

Derek D. Teeselink, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Gail E. Torgerson, Turtle Lake, issue worthless checks, $530.00.

Mandie M. Wilson, Oakdale, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Jacob L. Zelinski, Clayton, possession of marijuana, not guilty plea.

Paul M. Allen, Hudson, operate w/PAC .10 or more, operate under influence, not guilty pleas.

Burnett Co. circuit court Peter S. Saly, 56, Minneapolis, Minn., fail to stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Ross W. Petersen, 17, Luck, fail to stop or improper stop at stop sign, $135.60.

Kimberly S. Hamann, 65, Cushing, speeding, $160.80.

Benjamin R. Stewart, 29, Siren, speeding, $185.00.

Nace A. Sutherland, 17, Grantsburg, disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle, $185.00.

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Cori B. Gustafson, 18, Shoreview, Minn., underage drinking, $249.00.

Katy L. Keller, 18, Webster, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $249.00.

Nathan Pardun, 20, Danbury, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $249.00.

Wade K. Wasvick, 38, Osceola, OWI, $665.50, alcohol assessment, license revoked six months.

Joshua T. Harmon, 22, Withee, operate without valid license, $186.00.

Arthur W. Gill, 32, Webster, operate without a valid license, $186.00.

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

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NOTICE

Paige E. Gjerstad, Somerset, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Pamela G. Guillaume, Rush City, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Dustin J. Hill, Amery, seat belt violation, speeding, not guilty pleas.

Corey J. Houdek, Osceola, operating while suspended, $186.00.

Catherine A. Hoverman, Comstock, speeding, $160.80.

Mona R. Ibrahim, Chanhassen, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Sarah J. Jensen, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Tonya B. Jensen, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Kenneth L. Davis, Loretto, Minn., violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $224.18.

Joshua D. Kirk, Clear Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Crystal M. Kuehndorf, Turtle Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Thomas L. Laboda, Luck, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, fail to stop at stop sign, not guilty pleas.

Karen E. Leis, Balsam Lake, operating while suspended, $186.00.

Gene Montagne, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Amanda B. Neely, Turtle Lake, issuance of worthless checks, $200.89.

Christopher E. Nelson, Balsam Lake, speeding, $186.00.

Bryce E. Nielsen, Balsam Lake, operating while suspended, $186.00.

too fast for conditions, not guilty pleas.

Custom Transfer Inc., Long Prairie, Minn., brake part missing/broken/disconnected, $168.80.

Jacob J. Draves, St. Croix Falls, operating while revoked, $249.00.

Emily A. Dybvig, Centuria, fail to yield right of way from stop sign, $160.80.

Nicole D. Eastman, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Harry D. Ellingworth, Centuria, operate without valid license, $186.00.

Darrin E. Erickson, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Robert L. Ferguson, Champlin, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Peter N. Forster, Balsam Lake, display unauthorized vehicle registration plate, operating while revoked, nonregistration of auto, not guilty pleas.

Sergio Garcia-Chavez, Turtle Lake, speeding, not guilty plea.

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(Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005AB5 C/O COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

COLLIN J. BETTS, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 07 CV 739 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 9, 2008, in the amount of $160,798.98, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 23, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 ), Section Three (3), Township Thirty-two (32) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the SW 1/ 4 of the NE 1/4 , Section 3-3219; thence proceeding North along the centerline of Highway 35 as now laid out and traveled a distance of 652 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said parcel, a distance of 265 feet to point of beginning; thence South parallel to the East line of said 40acre parcel, a distance of 322 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said 40-acre parcel, a distance 265 feet; thence North parallel to East line of said 40 acre parcel a distance of 322 feet; thence East to the point of beginning, Farmington Township in Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel 2: A parcel of land in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4), Section Three (3), Township Thirty-two (32) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of real estate described in Volume 202 of Deeds, page 270 in the office of the Register of Deeds for said County; thence North along the center of STH 35 at a distance of 322 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said forty, 265 feet; thence South parallel to center of said STH 35 to the North line of the land described in Volume 202 Deeds, page 270 aforesaid; thence East parallel to the South line of said forty to the place of beginning; Farmington Township in Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 559 St. Rd. 35, Osceola, WI 54020 TAX KEY NO.: 22-70-0 Dated this 26th day of February, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Deborah A. Blommer State Bar #1000749 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (143819)

Cassandra A. Bethell, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $160.80.

Darin A. Bjornson, Luck, failure to stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Patrick R. Blomberg, Milltown, operate w/o valid license, $186.00.

Kari A. Boaz, Rice Lake, speeding, $186.00.

Martin J. Brooks, Clayton, operating while suspended, $186.00.

Nicholas J. Burke, Turtle Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

James R. Cowley, Luck, nonregistration of auto, driving

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Warren L. Adams, Maplewood, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Natasha J. Anderson, Turtle Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

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The next planning committee meeting will be held Monday, March 9, 6:30 p.m.

West Sweden Town Hall Lori Lundquist, Clerk

(Feb. 18, 25, March 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, as servicer for Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff vs.

Christina Rodriguez Michael Rodriguez Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 08 CV 900 Honorable Robert H. Rasmussen Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Christina Rodriguez / Michael Rodriguez.

You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after February 18, 2009, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court 1005 West Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9071 and to Chaz M. Rodriguez / Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days from the date stated above, 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 this 3rd day of February, 2009.

Chaz M. Rodriguez / Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1063071 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (141916)

Virgil Hansen, Clerk

(March 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P., as servicer for Bank of New York as Trustee for the certificateholders CWALT, Inc. alternative loan trust 2006OC10, Mortgage Pass-through certificates, Series 2006-OC10 Plaintiff vs.

Robert Pedro Driscoll Bobbie Jo Schmidt Unknown Spouse of Bobbie Jo Schmidt Unknown Spouse of Robert Pedro Driscoll Sunset Meadows Condominiums Unit Owners Association, UA Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Intervale Mortgage Corporation Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 09 CV 79 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Sunset Meadows Condominiums Unit Owners Association, UA. You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after March 4, 2009, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes.

The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court 1005 West Main Street P.O. Box 549 Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9071 and to Chaz M. Rodriguez/ Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days from the date stated above, 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 this 17th day of February, 2009 Chaz M. Rodriguez Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1063071 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719

NOTICE

478579 16-17a,d 27-28L

Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (143203)

(Feb. 25, March 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the matter of the name change of: Travis Christopher Gaiovnik Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 09 CV 107 NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: A petition has been filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Travis Christopher Gaiovnik.

To: Travis Christopher Murphy.

IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: Molly E. GaleWyrick.

Place: Justice Center, Br. 1, 1005 W. Main St., Ste. 600, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Date: March 20, 2009.

Time: 1:45 p.m.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Inter-County Leader, a newspaper published in Frederic, Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: 715-485-9299.

BY THE COURT: Molly E. GaleWyrick Circuit Court Judge 479137 February 12, 2009 WNAXLP (Feb. 18, 25, March 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA L. VOLL Summary Assignment - Order for Hearing and Notice Case No. 09 PR11 A petition has been filed for summary assignment of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was February 18, 1947, and date of death was January 11, 2009, who died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 721 South Vincent Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

Creditors may bring an action by: 1. Filing a claim in the Polk County Circuit Court before the property is assigned.

2. Bringing a suit against the assignee(s) after the property is assigned. The right of a creditor to bring an action terminates three months after the date of publication of this order.

The property may be assigned to the creditors and persons interested on or after March 15, 2009.

THE COURT ORDERS THAT: The petition be heard and heirship be determined at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, before Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick, Court Official, on March 3, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. or when schedule thereafter.

BY THE COURT Molly E. GaleWyrick Court Official February 12, 2009 Steven J. Swanson Attorney/Petitioner 105 Washington Street South St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

TOWN OF LAFOLLETTE

The Monthly Board Meeting For The Town Of LaFollette Will Be Held At The LaFollette Town Hall, On Mon., March 9, 2009, At 7:30 p.m.

Agenda: Verification of Posting; Clerk’s Minutes; Treasurer’s Report; Resident Issues; Road Items; White Pine Cemetery, House Inspector; Pay Bills and look at correspondence.

479644 28L 18a Linda Terrian, Clerk (Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EVERHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, vs.

SHAUN A. THAYER and MORIA L. THAYER husband and wife and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE unknown tenants; and MIDLAND FUNDING LLC., and WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION; and BELINDA MAHONEY Defendants Case No. 08-CV-798 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 January 16, 2009, in the amount of $110,185.36, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 17, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION: Lot 8, Block 12, Village of Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 512 Polk Avenue, Village of Centuria.

TAX KEY NO.: 111-321-0000.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591

O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

NOTICE

The Regular Monthly Board Meeting For The Town Of McKinley Will Be Held Tues., Mar. 10, 2009, At The Town Hall At 7:30 p.m.

Agenda will be posted at the Town Hall.

Deborah Grover, 479631 28L Clerk

NOTICE Town of Luck

Board Meeting Tuesday, March 10, 7 p.m.

Town Hall Agenda: 1. Reading of minutes. 2. Treasurer’s report. 3. Review and pay bills. 4. Discuss 160th St. road project. 5. Patrolman’s report.

Any additional agenda will be posted in the Luck Town Hall and Clerk’s office.

Lloyd Nelson, Clerk 479703 28L (Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Conquest Investments, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

Levi A. Carrillo and Tamela L. Carrillo, and Lawrence G. Boos and Elizabeth J. Boos, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-643 Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on Dec. 11, 2008, in favor of Conquest Investments, LLC, in the amount of $180,045.91, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 26, 2009, 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 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 liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Foyer Area, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810.

DESCRIPTION: The North Eighty-two (82) feet of that certain parcel of land in the City of Amery, described in Volume 185 of Deeds, page 203, Document No. 276091, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 40 feet East and 10 feet North of the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4), Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, in the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin; thence East 200 feet, thence North 320 feet, thence West 200 feet; thence South 320 feet to the place of beginning.

TAX KEY NO.: 201-009640000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 337 Keller Avenue South, Amery, WI 54001.

Dated this 28th day of January, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff James M. Jorissen, Esq. Leonard, O’Brien, Spencer, Gale & Sayre, Ltd. 100 South Fifth Street Suite 2500 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 332-1030 394769

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Sweden

Full agenda posted on March 6, 2009, at the Town Hall, Town Office and Crow Bar. For the Town Board 479309 Lorraine Radke, Clerk 28L 18a

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NOTICE Town of West

Agenda items to include: Clerk’s report, treasurer’s report, road report, land development, ATV Ordinance, pay bills and adjournment.

Suzanna M. Eytcheson 479629 Meenon Town Clerk 28L 18a

Monthly Board Meeting Monday, Mar. 9, at 7 p.m.

Milltown Fire Hall

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Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff vs.

Randall G. Webber and Reena C. Webber Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No.: 08 CV 477 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 8th day of October 2008, in the amount of $152,366.23, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: April 21, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees.

Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, Wis. 54810.

DESCRIPTION: That part of the NE 1/4 of NW 1/4, Section 19, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Block 3 of Basil’s Addition to the Village of Balsam Lake; thence South 25.085 feet; thence West 65.0 feet; thence South 384.915 feet to the place of beginning; thence West 150.0 feet; thence South 100.00 feet; thence East 150.0 feet; thence North 100.0 feet to the place of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 319 Hilltop Avenue Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Timothy G. Moore, Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorneys for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2878 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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Saturday, March 7, 2009, 9 a.m. - Noon Georgetown Hall 1847 100th Street/ County Rd. H

The Next Meeting Of The Meenon Town Board Will Be Held On Mon., March 9, 2009, 7 p.m. At The Meenon Town Hall

TOWN OF MILLTOWN

The March Monthly Town Board Meeting Will Be Held On Mon., March 9, 2009, At 7 p.m., At The Town Hall

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Application for Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquors and malt beverages. To the town board, Town of Clam Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin. The undersigned: Garda Loretta Gorman Lewis Bar 3474 115th St. Lewis, Wisconsin 54837 Hereby makes application for Class B License to sell intoxicating liquors and malt beverages to be used from March 15, 2009, to June 30, 2009, at the place of business located at 3474 115th St., Lewis, Polk County, Wis-consin.

Dated February 28, 2009 Betty Knutson Town Clerk Town of Clam Falls 479627 28L 18a WNAXLP

Bone Lake Management District Commission Plan Meeting

MEETING NOTICE

NOTICE

TOWN OF JACKSON

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APPLICATION FOR LICENSE

MEETING NOTICE

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Thomas N. Sullivan, 82, Feb. 14, 2009, Centuria Irene V. Welk, 91, Feb. 14, 2009, Amery Florence E. Noyd, 96, Feb. 16, 2009, St. Croix Falls Helen M. Spindler, 98, Feb. 17, 2009, Dresser

Notices

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Notices/Employment

NOTICE TOWN OF JACKSON ELECTORS

On Monday, March 9, 2009, the candidates that will be on the April 7, 2009, town ballot for the position of Town Board Supervisor will hold a candidate forum at the Town Hall, from 6 to 7 p.m., to answer any questions you may have for them.

Candidates are: Tom Auer, Dan Campion, Roger Larson and Nancy Growe.

For more information, contact the Town Clerk 478850 27-28L 17-18a Lorraine Radke at 715-866-8412.

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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

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Part-time position available with day hours; rotating weekend mornings. Two years’ Pharmacy Tech experience preferred. Call for more information or check Web site.

Apply Directly To SCRMC: www.scrmc.org 715-483-0565 • Fax: 715-483-0508 235 State Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 An Equal Opportunity Employer

Shear Sh e a r I Image mage 2071 Glacier Drive, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

715-483-0016

Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

HELP WANTED

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Busy shop offering haircuts, color & foil, perms, etc., is looking for a stylist.

Prior experience needed.

Resume and references required.

Turn in at shop.

Ask for Shannon and/or Sherri.

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. (142597)

CAR LEASE BIDS

Polk County Health Dept. in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, is accepting car lease bids for two 2009 vehicles. Please see county Web site at www.polk.wi.us for bid specifications.

Please direct any questions to Carolyn Griffin 478828 27-28L at 715-485-8560.

FOR SALE BY SEALED BID

One 1999 Ford small diesel bus with a wheelchair lift. Seats 8 plus 1 wheelchair. Vehicle has had regular maintenance. Mileage 192,000.

Send bids to: Polk County Transportation for the Disabled and Elderly, Inc. 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 190 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Bids are due by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2009. Envelope must be clearly marked “Sealed Bid.” Questions can be called to Kari Flom at 715-485-8590.

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TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING March 11, 2009 The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. At that time the applicant will inform the Commission of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 6:00 P.M. WHEN THE COMMISSION CONVENES AT THE TOWN HALL). Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

Leonard Ayde requests a modification of the conditions to the SPECIAL EXCEPTION permit he has to operate a business in the Transitional Zone. The property address is 2148 160th Ave., St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. The property is located in the NE1/4 of section 16, parcel numbers 044-00375-0000 and 044-00376-0000.

Jim Alt, Zoning Administrator 479250 WNAXLP 27-28L

(Feb. 25, March 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Pearl Rochford AMENDED Notice to Interested Persons and Time Limit for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 09 PR 05 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was July 2, 1926, and date of death was January 2, 2009. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: Monroe Manor, 508 E. Monroe Avenue, Barron, WI 54812 (formerly city of Amery).

Please take notice that: 1. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 1034, before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, on February 20, 2009, at 9 a.m., or when scheduled thereafter. You need not appear unless you object. The application may be granted if no objection is made.

2. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before May 28, 2009.

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

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar February 18, 2009 Gerald L. Liden, Esq. Personal Representative/ Attorney Liden & Dobberfuhl, S.C. P.O. Box 137 Barron, WI 54812 715-537-5636

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Benjamin J Pliskie State Bar #1037985 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719

(Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

SHELDON B. OSBORNE Defendant.

Case Number: 08 CV 553 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on January 12, 2009, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on: Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 4856 recorded in Volume 21 of Certified Survey Maps, page 183, as Document No. 699163, located in the Southwest one-quarter of Northwest one-quarter (SW1/4 of NW1/4), Section 10, Township 36 North, Range 18 West.

PIN: 030-00249-0100 TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

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

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 19th day of February, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

TOWN OF SIREN SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT MEETING TOWN OF SIREN BOARD MEETING

The Siren Sanitary District will hold a meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall.

Immediately following the Siren Sanitary District meeting the Town of Siren Board Meeting will be held at approximately 7 p.m. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary Hunter, Clerk, at 715-349-5119.

478852 27-28L Mary Hunter, Clerk

NOTICE

Town of Lincoln

The Monthly Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall Agenda: Review minutes from last month’s Regular Meeting; monthly Treasurer’s Report; Road Maintenance Report; discussion of old business; Comprehensive Plan discussion; discussion of new business; correspondence looked over; payment of bills and any other business property brought before the town board.

Respectfully Submitted Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk 479263 28L 18a

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS Polk County is accepting applications for the following position:

Social Worker - Long-Term Support $22.00/hr.

Full time, 37.5 hr./week Deadline to apply: Open until filled Job Descriptions and Applications can be obtained from our Web site at: www.co.polk.wi.us, or Employee Relations, 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, Wis. or 715-485-9176. YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. AA/EEOC 479678 28L

PUBLIC NOTICE

The public is hereby notified the Public Housing Agency (PHA) 5-year Plan for fiscal years 2009-2014 of the Burnett County Housing Authority is available for review and inspection for a 45-day period beginning on March 6, 2009, and ending on April 20, 2009. These plans can be viewed at the office of the Burnett County Housing Authority, 7350 E. Main Street, Webster, Wisconsin 54893 during the following normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. till Noon and 12:30 p.m. through 4 p.m. excluding legal holidays.

A public hearing to receive any comments on the plans will be held April 17, 2009, between the hours of 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the community room located at Cedarwood Manor East, 7350 E. Main Street, Webster, Wisconsin.

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/s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County

(Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4) 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 Case Code: 30304 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 14, 2008, in the amount of $226,631.85, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 19, 2009, 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, Wisconsin.

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 Avenue, Cushing, WI 54006.

Dated this 14th day of January, 2009. /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

Matthew T. Girard, Meenon, and Dionne M. Johnson, Siren, Feb. 23.

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(Feb. 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WILSHIRE CREDIT CORPORATION, AS SERVICER FOR CITIBANK N.A. TRUSTEE FOR THE MLMI TRUST SERIES 2007-HE2 Plaintiff, vs.

JASON P MAKI, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 432 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 17, 2008, in the amount of $143,564.71, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 2, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 11, Plat of Del Mar Addition, Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 504 Delmar Avenue, Osceola, WI 54020 TAX KEY NO.: 165-008110000 Dated this 10th day of February 2009

Burnett Co. marriage license

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(Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NEVADA C/O SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

JANINE K. WENDT, et al Defendants Case Number: 07 CV 817 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 13, 2008, in the amount of $166,620.69 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 14, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/ 4 of Section 4, Township 33 North, Range 15 West, in the Town of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1152 40th Street, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 016-000760000.

Dated this 12th day of February 2009. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Deborah A. Blommer State Bar #1000749 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose.

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(March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN R. MCLEOD, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 586 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 16, 2008, in the amount of $287,366.65, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 23, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check.

Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

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 St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 4416, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 197, as Document No. 677402, located in part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Township 32 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Black Brook, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 169 100th Street, Deer Park, WI 54007 TAX KEY NO.: 010-00731-0300 Dated this 23rd day of February, 2009 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 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. (144010)

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Thursday, March 12, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Lorain Town Hall, 252 345th Ave., Cty. Rd. E. Agenda: Call meeting to order; roll call/verification of meeting notice; approve the minutes of the last meeting; approve the treasury report; motion to pay the bills; motion to reduce the number of election workers; reports: road, fire dept., ambulance, cemetery; Comprehensive Plan Commission; additional meeting items for future agendas; motion to adjourn; adjournment.

479463 28L Susan Hughes, Clerk

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES SUPERVISOR BURNETT COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT Full Time

Burnett County is seeking applicants for the position of Health & Human Services Supervisor. This position is responsible for the direct supervision, administrative direction and professional development of assigned County Social Work Staff in the Children and Families Unit.

Requirements include a minimum of three years’ experience in providing Social Services plus graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Counseling or a field relevant to this position.

Master’s Degree in Social Work and administrative/supervisory experience preferred.

Salary Range: Currently $54,160 - $59,466 annually plus excellent fringe benefits.

For further information and application material contact the Burnett County Administration/Human Resources Office, Burnett County Government Center Room #190, 7410 County Road K, #116, Siren, WI 54872 (www.burnettcounty.com or mthalacker@burnettcounty.org Phone: 715/349-2181, Fax: 715/349-2180).

Applications accepted until 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2009.

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LUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FRIDAY, MARCH 27

Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2009, are eligible to enter kindergarten this fall for the 2009-2010 school year. To register your child, please call the Luck School, 472-2153, extension 108, by Thursday, March 19. Kindergarten registration is scheduled for Friday, March 27. Parents need to call the school to register their child and receive a specific appointment time. After registering, additional information will be sent to you through the mail.

4-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN

Luck School District children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2009, are eligible to enroll in our 4K Cardinal Program (4-year-old Kindergarten), housed at the Polk County Early Learning Center in Balsam Lake. This is a half-day, four-days-a-week program with busing provided to and from the Learning Center. Please call the Luck School, 472-2153, extension 108, for more information on registering your child.

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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 4 months of age and revaccinated within one year after the initial vaccination. Older vaccinated dogs must be revaccinated when the certificate expires or within 3 years of the previous vaccination.

All dogs 5 months of age or older require a license. The minimum license fee for neutered males or spayed females is $3, upon presentation of evidence attesting to the same and $8 for the unneutered male or unspayed female dog.

Multiple dog licenses are $35 for the first 12 dogs and $3 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 nor more than $100. Dog licenses can be obtained from your local Treasurer.

Polk County Board Sincerely, Carole T. Wondra 479260 28L 18a,d WNAXLP County Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VILLAGE OF FREDERIC

The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold public hearings on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. in the Government Center (1st Floor, County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Committee will recess at 10:15 a.m. to view sites and will reconvene at 1:00 p.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: BILL & ROXANNE STOCK request a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House. Property affected is: 2136 70th St., Lot 12, Plat of Bemocatonk, Sec. 14/T35N/R16W, Town of Georgetown, Big Round Lake.

DAVID & GALE PAULSEN request a Special Exception from Article 8D1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning ordinance to operate a Transient Lodge. Property affected is: 2927 170th St., Parcel “A”, Pt. of NE1/4, SE1/4, Sec. 6/T36N/R17W, Town of Luck, Pond.

CHRIS DuBOSE requests a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House. Property affected is: 1232 Leeland Ln., E 75’ of W 100’ of Lot 2, S of town rd., Lee’s Subd., V411/85, Sec. 1/T34N/ R17W, Town of Balsam Lake, Balsam Lake. 479459 28-29L 18a,d WNAXLP

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings at 12:00 p.m.. on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The board will recess at 12:15 p.m. to view the sites and will reconvene at 2 p.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At that time, the applicant may be asked to inform the Board of their request. The Board may go into closed session under Wisconsin State Statutes, s.19.85(1)(a)(g), deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 2 P.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) TROY & ERICA LEE request an Appeal of Administrative Decision for the denial of a Special Exception Permit by the Land Information Committee on December 17, 2008. Property affected is: 134 206th St. & 10th Ave., pt. of Govt. Lot 3, Sec. 27/T32N/ R18W, Town of Alden, Horse Creek.

JIM KUCHENMEISTER requests an Appeal of Administrative Decision for the denial of a Special Exception Permit by the Land Information Committee on February 18, 2009, and a variance to Article 12A1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to remove vegetation greater than 30’ wide within the 35’ buffer area. Property affected is: 1444 20th Ave., W 10 acres of the SW 1/4, NE 1/4 and the W 10 acres of the NW 1/4, SE 1/4, Sec. 27/T32N/R17W, Town of Alden, South Fish Lake.

479594 28-29L 18a,d WNAXLP (Feb. 18, 25, March 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA 7610 West Washington Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46231 Plaintiff, vs.

STEPHEN J. NEIL and JANE DOE unknown spouse if Stephen J. Neil 221 73rd Avenue Osceola, WI 54020 JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE unknown tenants 221 73rd Avenue Osceola, WI 54020 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., c/o Electronic Data Systems Corporation 3300 SW 34th Avenue, Ste. 101 Ocala, FL 33474 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, c/o Department of Justice, Room B-103 (Service of Process), 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20530-001, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, c/o U.S. Attorney, Western District of Wisconsin, 660 West Washington Avenue, Suite 303, Madison, WI 53701, and STATE OF WISCONSIN, c/o Attorney General, Fred Risser Center, 6th Floor, 17 West Main Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53702 Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-833 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 FORTY-DAY SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO: STEPHEN J. NEIL and JANE DOE unknown spouse of Stephen J. Neil 221 73rd Avenue Osceola, WI 54020

You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after February 18, 2009, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court Polk County Courthouse 1005 West Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to O’Dess and Associates, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is: O’Dess and Associates, S.C. 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the 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.

O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: M. ABIGAIL O’DESS Bar Code No. 1017869 POST OFFICE ADDRESS: 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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NOTICE - TOWN OF LORAIN BOARD MEETING

Monthly Board Meeting Monday, March 9, 2009 At 7 p.m.

Kristi Swanson 479268 Deputy Clerk 28L

NOTICE

The March meeting of the Village Board of Siren will be held Thurs., March 5, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Village Hall.

Agenda posted.

Ann Peterson 479270 Clerk-Treasurer 28L

WEBSTER FOUR-YEAR-OLD AND FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009

The Webster School District’s Four-Year-Old and Five-Year-Old Kindergarten Round-Up will be held at the Webster Elementary School on Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27.

All parents in the district having a child who will be four years of age or five years of age on or before September 1, 2009, and have not yet attended the Webster Schools are urged to contact the school for an appointment. The children will be given an opportunity to meet the teachers and staff.

The sessions will be on an appointment basis only.

An informational letter with the time schedules will be sent to each participant. Sessions will last approximately one hour and will be staggered to accommodate 7-8 children at a time.

Please call the Webster Elementary School office to register your child by March 19, 2009, at 715-866479180 27-29L 8210 or 715-866-8211.

(Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

HERMAN HULSEY and SANDRA HULSEY husband and wife and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE unknown tenants; and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-763 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 16, 2008, in the amount of $234,708.10, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 18, 2009, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation 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: Parcel I:Part of Lot 1, Block 2, Plat of Big Lake Beach, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at an iron stake on the dam on the inlet adjoining the Plat of Big Lake Beach; thence West by Southwesterly at an angle of 74° with the West line of Section 1, Township 32 North, Range 18 West, to a point which is 65 feet Northeast of the County Trunk Highway, said distance being measured along said line, this being the point of beginning; thence along said line 65 feet to the East line of the right of way of said County Trunk Highway; thence along the Easterly line of said County Trunk Highway approximately 185 feet to 1-1/2 inch pipe stake marked “W.B.”; thence in a North-

easterly direction parallel to the said line running from said dam to a point 65 feet Northeast of the right of way of said County Trunk Highway measured along said line; thence in a Northwesterly direction to the place of beginning. Parcel II: A part of Block 2, Plat of Big Lake Beach, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 1, Township 32 North, Range 18 West; thence South 00° 00’ 00” East along the West line of Section 1, 840.71 feet; thence North 89° 17’ 28” East 296.69 feet to an iron pin on the East right of way of County Highway K, being the point of beginning; thence North 23° 12’ 12” West along said right of way 37.71 feet to an iron pin; thence North 73° 06’ 00” East 65.00 feet to an iron pin; thence South 23° 12’ 12” East 57.33 feet to an iron pin; thence South 89° 17’ 28” West 69.93 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel III: A part of Block 2, Plat of Big Lake Beach, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as: Beginning at the intersection of Line 6 of Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1398 recorded in Volume 6 at page 214 as Document No. 481273 and the East line of County Trunk Highway “K”; thence South 23° 12’ 12” East 25.5 feet more or less to the Northwest corner of that certain parcel described in Volume 239 at page 303; thence East along the North line of said parcel to the lakeshore of Big Lake; thence Northwesterly along said lakeshore to the intersection of Line 7 and the East line of Outlot 1; thence South 71° 15’ 00” West 25.56 feet more or less to the point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1891 60th Avenue, Town of Alden.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-020230000 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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Notices/Employment

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM - TOWN OF LAKETOWN APRIL 7, 2009

Employment Opportunity

Notice is hereby given that at an election to be held in the Town of Laketown on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, the following advisory question will be submitted to a vote of the people: Vote for one: Do you favor continuing legally and financially to halt Mathy Construction’s proposed mining operation in the Town of Laketown?

Or Do you favor coming to a mutual agreement with Mathy Construction and the Town of Laketown?

A copy of the entire text of the resolution directing the submission of the question can be obtained from the office of the town clerk.

Done in the Town of Laketown, March 3, 2009.

Patsy Gustafson, Town Clerk 479720 28L WNAXLP

J o b D e s c r i p t i o n : Entry-level part-time position (Approx. 32 hours per week). Duties include, assisting customers, answering multiline phone system, working on computers and misc. office duties.

R e q u i r e m e n t s : Good communication and customer service skills. General computer knowledge and skills, cash handling experience helpful, organized, able to complete multiple tasks and deal with deadline pressures while remaining positive.

Application deadline March 13, 2009

Send Resume to or apply in person at:

Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association Att: Human Resources PO Box 490 • 303 N. Wisconsin Ave. Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-4236

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J o b T i t l e : Sales Associate/Customer Service Specialist.

VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Spring Election April 7, 2009

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 2, 2009.

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 6, 2009.

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 7, 2009.

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 Dawn Luke, Clerk Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk 13361 St. Rd. 48 11097 Crosstown Rd. 25863 E. Bass Lake. Dr. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Grantsburg, WI 54840 Webster, WI 54893 715-488-2600 715-689-2296 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 Ann Stellrecht, Clerk 25304 County Rd. H Spooner, WI 54801 715-468-2329

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 Deborah Pohlkamp, Clerk 7551 Main St. P.O. Box 157 Danbury, WI 54830 715-656-4493

Town of Union David Olson, Clerk 8637 Grover Point Rd. Danbury, WI 54830 715-866-4129 Town of Webb Lake Gail Keup, Clerk 2363 Escape Drive Webb Lake, WI 54830 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 Bridgett Getts, Deputy Clerk 7505 Main St. W. P.O. Box 25 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4211 479615 28L WNAXLP

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PREKINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION/SCREENING/ORIENTATION AT SIREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Siren Elementary School will hold Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Registration/Screening/Orientation on Friday, March 20, 2009.

The Kindergarten registration and screening is intended for children who will enter Kindergarten in the fall of 2009. Children eligible for kindergarten placement must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2009. For a registration/screening/orientation appointment time, please call 349-2278 prior to March 19.

Prekindergarten registration is for children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2009. Please call 349-2278 for a registration/screening/orientation appointment time.

The Wisconsin immunization law requires a booster dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, an additional Polio vaccine and 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine for children ages 4 - 6 years previous to entering kindergarten. Immunization records and a copy of the birth certificate should be brought to your appointment. If parents have questions about immunization, contact your family physician or county health office.

If your child has attended the prekindergarten program or early childhood at Siren school, he/ she will not need to be screened for kindergarten. He/she will need only to be registered for kindergarten. If your child has not attended either program here at Siren, please let us know when you call for your appointed time. We will need to screen your child during that time.

If you have a question regarding screening or any educational concerns about your child, please contact the Siren Elementary School at 349-2278.

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NOTICE TO ABSENTEE VOTERS SPRING ELECTION APRIL 7, 2009 A spring election will be held in the State of Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. 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 Ken Sample, Clerk 1139 134th Ave. Amery, WI 54001 715-268-4701

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 Tammy J. Nelson, Clerk 1274 140th Ave. Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-268-6426

Town of Lorain Susan E. Hughes, Clerk Alex Till, Deputy Clerk 175 305th Ave. 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 Edna Tonnar, Clerk 2057 190th Ave. Centuria, WI 54824 715-646-2171 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 Lori Lundquist, Clerk 3477 150th St. Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-8740 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 Lorrain Rugroden, Clerk/Treas.

P.O. Box 216 Dresser, WI 54009 715-755-3060 The deadline for making application to vote absentee by mail is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2009.

The deadline for voting an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is 5 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2009.

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 7, 2009.

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Former Frederic triplets spend week at leadership conference in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For one week, Feb. 28 March 5, three former Frederic residents are being treated to a VIP look at historic Washington, D.C. MaryJane, Grant and Karl Pederson, 12-year-old triplet children of Dave and Jane Pederson, are attending the Junior National Young Leaders Conference sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council founded in Washington, D.C., in 1985.

The triplets attended Frederic Elementary School from kindergarten through fourth grade. Their family moved to Arizona in 2008.

Dave Pederson was born and raised in Frederic. He and Jane built the Elk Farm on CTH 48 and County Line Road in about 1992. They still own a home in Frederic, to which they will return for the summer.

Dave has owned and operated Silverstone Transport for the past 10 years. Jane works for a computer company based in Burnsville, Minn.

The JrNYLC is open to outstanding students in middle school grades 6 to 8. Each of the Pedersons were nominated for this honor by a teacher from their school, the Copper Ridge Middle School, in Scottsdale, Ariz. The sixth-grade social studies teacher, Kurt Frederick, has the three Pedersons in class at different times.

“Your teacher – recognized you as an outstanding individual who has achieved academic excellence and possesses strong leadership potential,” the nomination letter to each of them read.

“When you accept your nomination to become a Junior National Scholar, you will join a select group of middle school students from around the country for the educational experience of a lifetime,” the letter went on to say. “You will take part in an event that will help shape your future and introduce you to American leadership and history as you have never experienced it before.”

In company with their father, the three Pedersons traveled to our nation’s capital. During their attendance at the JrNYLC, the children are staying at the National 4-H Conference Center.

The Pederson triplets from Scottsdale, Ariz., (L to R) Grant, Karl and MaryJane, are shown outside the National 4-H Conference Center in Washington, D.C. The three are staying at the center from Feb. 28 - March 5 while they attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference.

(L to R) Karl, MaryJane and Grant Pederson, triplets formerly from Frederic, are in Washington, D.C., this week to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference. They were nominated for this honor by their sixth-grade social studies teacher at Copper Ridge Middle School, Scottsdale, Ariz. - Special photos As part of the conference, they are visiting the city’s museums and monuments, traveling to historic Harpers Ferry, W. Va., and attending a sleepover at the

Maryland Science Center. They are being given an opportunity to meet and learn from various leaders and hear stories of high-achievers from the past.

“I think the kids are mature, well-behaved and respectful. They are all excelling academically,” Jane Pederson commented in answer about why they were selected for the honor in an e-mail from the Leader.

The JrNYLC curriculum was developed by Dr. Marguerite Regan, a former high school teacher who holds a doctorate in political science from Purdue University. Each session of the conference helps students get the confidence and leadership skills they will use for the rest of their lives. While looking at the examples of historical leaders, they are gaining a better understanding of what it takes to be a leader.

Insight School farewell

The Cat in the Hat visits Frederic

Insight School of Wisconsin Executive Director Jeff Bush and Principal Billy Beesley stand next to a wall bearing the school’s mission statement during an open house held in Bush’s honor on Feb. 24 in Grantsburg. As noted in a Leader article last week, Bush has accepted a position as executive director of the Insight School of Washington in Seattle and will assume his new duties beginning this month. The Insight School of Wisconsin is a full-time, online, diploma-granting public school, which serves students in grades 9-12. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Grantsburg School District - with which ISWI has a partnership - govern the charter school.

Beesley said Bush played a vital role in last year’s struggle to keep virtual schools open, referring to the adoption of Wisconsin’s Virtual School Law, Act 222 by the Wisconsin Legislature. “Jeff steered it for the school. He not only helped save our school but all virtual schools.” Beesley said it’s difficult to lose someone who led such an important effort for the school. Grantsburg Schools Superintendent Joni Burgin recalled when she hired Bush as the district’s high school principal. “When I hired Jeff out of a small school district in Iowa, I knew that he would do a good job for us. His references stated that he was a hard worker and that proved to be true.” She said Bush served three years as the high school principal at Grantsburg and was a part of the development of the online charter school. “He took what he learned from GHS and expanded on it as he created our new charter school (Insight) from scratch,” Burgin noted. “We now have over 1,400 open enrollment applications from around the state of Wisconsin wanting to attend ISWI. Insight is looking at an enrollment of 800 to 900 students this fall, according to Beesley. Bush said it was sad to leave friends, but they plan to come back and visit. “We’ve really enjoyed a fantastic time in Grantsburg school system.” – Photo by Priscilla Bauer

The Cat in the Hat (aka Maria Ammend) made a surprise visit to Frederic Elementary School at lunchtime to serve birthday cake to all of the students.

While he was there, some of his friends like Thing 1 and Thing 2, Bartholemew Cubbins and the Grinch showed up also. Students dressed up as their favorite Dr. Seuss character, for one of the many activities the school had going on for Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on Monday, March 2. - Special photo

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A whole lot of cookies

Volunteers from various Girl Scout troops across Polk County met at Ole’s Country Market in Balsam Lake Thursday morning to load up on several different orders of Girl Scout cookies. A group from the Osceola area used a horse trailer to pack up over 300 cartons, which will be distributed throughout Polk County this week. Each carton contains 12 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, and over 2,500 cartons were delivered. Thin Mints were the most popular cookie delivered to Polk County last Thursday. According to the truck driver, Thin Mints are also the heaviest, due to the sugar content in the cookie. Photo by Marty Seeger

A memorial plaque honoring Charles Tollander was presented to Burnett Medical Center, by his widow, Eunice Tollander (center), on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Burnett Medical Center, and was accepted by Gordy Lewis, C.E.O., and Lois Carlson, D.O.N. The plaque will be placed on the wall in BMC’s Emergency Room in recognition of Eunice’s recent donation to BMC that was used to purchase the TV in their emergency room. Lewis stated, “We are most grateful and so fortunate to have great supporters in our community like Eunice. Her donation to the hospital helps make this great place better, and the television will be appreciated by patients, families and loved ones.” – Photo submitted

John Friedell, former publisher of the Register, dies at age 83 SHELL LAKE - John Friedell, former publisher of the W a s h b u r n County Register, died Feb. 27 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minn.

Friedell worked for the Evening Times in Monroe, and the Journal Times in Racine, until he and his wife, Bernadette, John Friedell purchased the

Washburn Register in Shell Lake in 1980. They retired in 1989. He belonged to the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the Shell Lake Library Board and the Terraceview Living Center Foundation Board. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church and served on the church council. John was an avid Badger and Packer fan.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 5, at Salem Lutheran Church, Shell Lake, with the Rev. Arvid Sundet officiating.

A complete obituary and a feature story on Friedell’s life and career can be found at www.wcregister.com.

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While Birkie skiers were just going to sleep on Friday, Feb. 20, a very different Birkebeiner started more than 5,000 miles away. Chaplain Kenath Harris (shown above, left) and Sgt. John Kurtz, Minnesota Army National Guardsman, skied their event on roller skis on a stretch of pavement at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Harris, a veteran of four Birkebeiners and one Kortelopet and former Williams College skier from St. Paul, Minn., and Kurtz, a former competitor in international and national biathlon events and skier of three Kortelopets from St. Louis Park, Minn., serve together as members of the 834th Aviation Support Battalion providing resources for helicopter operations. “I decided to do the Birkie in Iraq after seeing the 2007 Iraqi Birkie display at the 2008 Birkie Expo,” said Harris. “I met Kurtz on deployment and learned he was also a member of the Army National Guard biathlon program and recruited him as a skiing partner.” In 2007, Major Paul Peterson, a top100 Birkie veteran and Cottage Grove, Minn., science teacher, and Staff Sgt. Bill Snellman, a former Jr. National Biathlon team member and chemical engineer at Cargill, who served together as members of the 134th Brigade Support Battalion at Tallil Air Base outside An Nasiriyah, Iraq, completed the first Birkie in Iraq. Harris and Kurtz could not pass up the opportunity to follow the example of Peterson and Snellman and complete the Birkie in Iraq on roller skis. They contacted the American Birkebeiner to work out all of the details. – Special photo

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by Nancy Jappe ST. CROIX FALLS – The dream of 10year-old Ann Bancroft, fostered by her mother and developed through reading about the travels of historic adventurers, was to go to the top of the world with dogs.

Bancroft, along with five male teammates, realized that dream when they stood at the North Pole (at least the spot where scientists calculate the North Pole to be) on May 1, 1986.

Bancroft traveled with seven men, 49 dogs and dog sleds for 56 days on the trip to the North Pole as part of the Will Steger International North Pole Expedition. Two of the men on the team ended up not being able to make it all the way to the top. She was the only woman on the team.

“It wasn’t the way I had dreamed it,” Bancroft said, “but it was a life-changing experience anyway.”

The trip started March 8, 1986. The temperature was at least minus 75 degrees Fahrenheit, which is as far down as thermometers will read. It was the start of the spring season, when the sun begins to warm things up. When they got to the North Pole, the outside temperature was only minus 30 degrees.

“The Arctic Ocean shifts and changes all the time,” Bancroft said. “It is constantly alive and moving. Currents pull the ocean apart or crack. This can happen beneath or above you. It can happen under the tent as you are sleeping. It is a weird place to live and work on for such a period of time.”

She wrote in her journal: “We are standing in such a wonderful place where longitudes and latitudes come together. We felt cold, hungry, aches, a sense of hardship, yet I felt more connection in this narrow place with all people who have those conditions, with nobody else out there but us.”

The team on this trip would eat about 7,000 calories a day. It was not unusual to see someone sitting down to eat a whole pat of butter, for the extra calories they needed.

Bancroft holds the honor of being the first woman to get to the North Pole, the first woman to cross the ice to both poles, the first American woman to go across Greenland and one of the first two women to cross the entire continent of Antarctica.

The dream begins “People ask me, ‘How did you begin?’” Bancroft said as she started her talk at St. Croix Falls Elementary School Saturday, Feb. 28. Bancroft was the keynote speaker in a two-day environmental symposium sponsored by Festival Theatre and in connection with the Big Read, a National Endowment for the Arts initiative to restore reading to the center of American culture.

“I began with books when I was a kid,” Bancroft answered the question, “books that fueled my imagination, like

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Bancroft’s latest Arctic trek called off because of cold and frostbite

The members of the Will Steger International North Pole Expedition are shown in this slide as they stand at the North Pole in 1986. Ann Bancroft, shown front center, was the only woman on the team along with seven men and 49 dogs. – Photos by Nancy Jappe

Ann Bancroft, a 1995 inductee into the National Women’s Hall of Fame, is the first woman in history to stand at the North and South poles, having crossed the ice by foot and ski to get there. Bancroft lives in Scandia, Minn., and was the keynote speaker at the Environmental Symposium in St. Croix Falls Saturday, Feb. 28.

Frogman Randy Korb, St. Croix Falls, brought a whole slew of different frog families to show to children during the Environmental Symposium at St. Croix Falls Elementary School Saturday, Feb. 28. Adventurer/explorer Randy Korb held out a big bullfrog Ann Bancroft, a teacher by profession, for children to see during the Environ- can be seen watching with interest in mental Symposium in St. Croix Falls the back left of the photo as the chilthis past weekend. dren observe the frogs.

by Nancy Jappe ST. CROIX FALLS – During her talk at St. Croix Falls Elementary School Saturday, Feb. 28, adventurer/explorer Ann Bancroft briefly mentioned the latest trip she and fellow adventurer/explorer Liv Arnesen had planned to the Arctic and the North Pole. The purpose of the trip was to see what was happening in that area because of global warming.

The two women were going to pull sleds that were put together more like canoes, being floatable and waterproof.

They planned to swim across the open areas they knew had developed in the polar ice, wearing suits designed for swimming and pulling their canoes across by ropes. The rest of the trip would be by ski, pulling the sleds.

They set up curriculum and contacts whereby 8 million schoolchildren would be following the trip, using three or four curricula that had been translated into other languages.

That trip, started on Ward Hunt Island in Canada in early 2007, was called off after seven days. Arnesen suffered frostbite in three of her toes, and the temperature outside got down to more than 100 degrees below zero at times.

An Associated Press article by Patrick Condon dated March 12, 2007, stated that the temperature inside the women’s tent got to 58 degrees below zero one night.

The trip was set up to go for 530 miles across the frozen Arctic Ocean from Ward Hunt Island to the Geographic North Pole. It was expected to take two months. The trip would be unsupported, meaning that no materials or supplies would have been dropped to them along the way.

They were to have been resupplied at the North Pole. From there, they were to ski toward the Tara, a ship for scientists, deliberately frozen into the Arctic Ice and drifting with the currents. Problems could have developed because Bancroft and Arnesen would not know how and where the Tara would have drifted. If they had reached the ship at the time of the yearly change of crew and scientists in May, they would have had the chance to get more definite information.

They had hoped to provide students with voice messages about the condition of the ice and pictures of the evidence of global warming.

Anne Atwood, director of sponsorship for yourexpedition.com, was quoted, again in Condon’s AP article, as saying that there was some irony that the trip to call attention to global warming had to be called off, in part, because of extremely cold temperatures. “But one of the things we see with global warming is unpredictability,” Atwood said.

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Bancroft/from page 1 the Jack London book (“Call of the Wild,” the first book in the Big Read program). Bancroft went on to explain that she wasn’t a great academic, and that her mother kept her in school by fueling her sense of adventure through the reading of books. “Curiosity brings you to the pages of books. You can go anywhere from there,” Bancroft said.

“I’m now 53,” she later commented. “I am still a student, still hungry for learning. The first place I go is to books.”

When Bancroft was a young girl, her parents moved to East Africa, something that was frowned on by people at the time, who felt it was too risky for a family with four young children. Her dad quit his job as a social worker and went to Africa to volunteer for three years in the latter part of the 1960s. His daughter understood that her parents were taking a risk. “There is a big wide world out there, and I wanted a piece of it,” she said.

Bancroft grew up to become an elementary physical education teacher, and her love for teaching children has been a driving force throughout the activities of her later life. Her trips to distant places have been planned so as to take classrooms along with her, to provide students and teachers with curriculum ahead of time and contact via Web site transmission and satellite phone along the way.

Over 250,000 schoolchildren followed her trip across Greenland in 1990. More than three million children followed the trip across the continent of Antarctica.

During one of the trips, Bancroft resorted to cutting her toothbrush in half to save on weight, but took along a quilt made by school students as a reminder that she wasn’t alone on the journey.

Four women, including Bancroft, reached the South Pole Jan. 14, 1993, after skiing 660 miles in 67 days.

Fellow school teacher/adventurer Liv Arnesen read about Bancroft’s trip to the South Pole in People magazine from her home in Norway. She contacted Bancroft, who helped to plan Arnesen’s unsupported solo trip across the same ground in 1994. That trip took Arnesen

One of the delights in traveling to faraway and unusual places is the opportunity to photograph wonders of nature, as Ann Bancroft did upon seeing these king penguins. – Photos

by Nancy Jappe

Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen (L) are shown in this slide standing at McMurdo Bay in Antarctica, ready to board the Sir Hubert Wilkins, the rescue boat sent to pick them up after their successful trek across the continent of Antarctica.

50 days to go 745 miles.

The trip across Antarctica During the presentation in St. Croix Falls, Bancroft showed slides of the trip she and Arnesen took across the continent of Antarctica in 2000/2001.

Getting ready for the trip took three years. Bancroft asked Arnesen to go on the trip, taking 3 million schoolchildren from all over the world along by Internet. Arnesen, a former history teacher, bought into this, spending time on Bancroft’s farm in Scandia, Minn. The two adventurers trained by pulling tires by ropes attached to their bodies up the bluffs on the property. “Guests,” said Bancroft, “pull a tractor tire.”

The trip to Antarctica was made on foot, pulling 250-pound sleds, and on skis, holding onto sails of various sizes, depending on the wind conditions. The trek took the two women 97 days and they went a distance of 2,300 miles, the longest ski expedition ever taken by women.

This was in the Antarctic summer, starting in November 2000 and ending in

Ann Bancroft, from the United States, and Liv Arnesen, from Norway (photo below) were the first two women to cross the entire landmass of the continent of Artarctica. (See map, left). They are shown in this slide standing at the South Pole, the second time these women had reached that milestone.

February 2001. The temperatures stayed around minus 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

The sun was out for 24 hours a day.

Dogs aren’t allowed on the continent of Antarctica because of the very fragile conditions there. According to Bancroft, the continent is the size of the United States and Mexico combined. It is covered with ice and tremendous mountain ranges, with the land going from sea level to 11,000 feet. There is nothing to see, in any direction you look. “No 7Elevens in sight,” Bancroft quipped.

She and Arnesen were dropped off by plane at the Wolves Tooth in the Norwegian section of Antarctica. The plane didn’t even shut off its engine; it dropped the two women and their supplies, then was in the air again. The air was so clear that mountains appearing close by were actually three days travel away.

Their food consisted of a lot of oatmeal (with cooking oil added for more calories), which neither of the women particularly liked, chocolate and high-calorie dinners. The dinners came in a sack to which they added hot water. These dinners provided about 4,000 calories.

When the dinners ran out, it was back to oatmeal and chocolate.

Bancroft and Arnesen could go between 20 and 70 miles a day when the wind was blowing. Unfortunately, the time they picked for the trip was during the calmest summer ever recorded.

When the wind wasn’t blowing, they were able to trek as little as seven or eight miles a day.

During the day, they traveled by compass, catching up with their position at night through the use of the Global Positioning System. With the outside conditions such as they were, with snow sometimes hiding even their feet from view, it was easy to get off course. “We didn’t want to take one extra step,” Bancroft said.

Their trek across the Shackleton Glacier, a trek never done before, so no maps were available, took an especially long time. “Because safety takes so long,” Bancroft explained.

The lack of wind shortened their trip after they had reached the Ross Ice Shelf, a floating ice mass at the edge of the continent. At that point they had actually crossed the continent itself, becoming the first women to cross the Antarctic land mass.

When they reached the Ross Ice Shelf, they still had 489 miles to go to reach McMurdo Bay at the edge of the American section, where a boat was waiting to pick them up. They had only 10 days to get there. With the lack of wind plaguing all the way, they made the difficult decision to end the trip there. They were pushing

the end of summer, and conditions were deteriorating fast for safe departure on the boat.

The trials and tribulations of this trip are described in “No Horizon Is So Far,” a book Bancroft and Arnesen wrote in 2003, with the help of writer Cheryl Dahle. Chapter titles include “Hell,” “Send Rescue” (a mistake, with rescue narrowly averted), “Underway, Overwhelmed,” “Beyond Endurance,” and the last chapter, “A Narrow Escape.”

Overcoming the odds Ann Bancroft has lived through a time when women weren’t given credit for being able to do a lot of things. People would look at her small size and the fact that she is a woman, then say, “You couldn’t – you shouldn’t.” She said that her size is actually a plus on such adventures, comparing herself to a 250-pound man, who requires more food and whose size gives him the tendency to sweat, thus losing precious body heat.

During one of the times talking with schoolchildren about her treks, Bancroft was struck with the realization, what she called her epiphany, that she could be a teacher outside of the walls of the schoolroom.

The goals for the trip – uniting 3 million kids with the power of fulfilling their dreams, crossing the continent of Antarctica safely and staying friends with Arnesen after being together in strange, adverse situations for many days – were all realized.

Ann Bancroft’s journeys, by dog sled, foot, ski and ski-sail, started with the dream of a young girl. Those journeys would turn into the realization of dreams for countless other children all over the world.

The biggest reason for the expedition across Antarctica was to touch the lives of children. That reason/purpose kept Bancroft and Arnesen going throughout the difficult days and conditions on the long, hard trek.

A story in “No Horizon Is So Far” tells about a young boy named Logan. Logan found support in his own young struggles by following the success of the Antarctic trek. “That’s in essence what we wanted to have happen. And so we were drawing strength from these little fifth-graders who really, in my mind, were telling us that we had achieved the purpose of our journey,” Bancroft said.

That journey followed a dream, and made dreams happen. That’s the life that Ann Bancroft has led. Her goal is to encourage young people to read, and to keep exploring, with her life as the example that obstacles can be met and conquered. She wouldn’t have it any other way.

Ann Bancroft (R), carrying with her a supply of adult and children’s copies of her book “No Horizon Is So Far,” arrived and was welcomed at St. Croix Falls Elementary School Saturday, Feb. 28.

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Multiage cast prepared for “The Wizard of Oz” ST. CROIX FALLS - Rehearsals reached the halfway mark this week at Festival Theatre where a multiage cast is preparing for the next Youth & Family Theatre production. “The Wizard of Oz”opens Friday, March 27 with a two-weekend run for the general public. The show is part of Festival’s new arts education initiative and includes five morning matinees open to schools and homeschool families starting March 24.

Directing a show with this age range might seem to be a huge challenge, but director Marilyn Mays says that “the greatest challenges don’t have anything to do with their ages (aside from teenagers and hormones and not wanting to look silly, etc.). Rather, it has to do with their previous experience and comfort levels. It would be terribly easy to turn to one of the young actors that I’ve worked with before and ask them to perform a task, knowing full well that they could do it easily and quickly, versus turning to someone new to the performing experience and asking them to do the same. It takes a great deal more time, energy and patience, but watching them accomplish something they didn’t think they could do ten minutes ago is priceless!”

The roles of Dorothy and Toto have been double cast with Mikayla Johnson of North Branch, Minn. and Ashley Johnson of Forest Lake, Minn., playing Dorothy, while two St. Croix Falls students, Anja Erickson and Anna Klein will play the role of Toto.

“These four girls range in age from six to ten. We also have teenagers and adults in the cast, so it’s really a rich experience for the actors and production team,” said Danette Olsen, executive director at Festival.

There are five teenagers in the cast, including a new resident of the valley, Treana Mayer, in the role of the Good Witch of the North. Adults include Janey Raven of Dresser, Amanda Schulze of Milltown, and Jeremy Richter of St. Croix Falls.

“Jeremy is playing the Lion,” said Amy Klein, Festival’s education director, “and along with Palo Deconcini of St. Croix Falls as the Tin Woodsman and Jasper Herman of Taylors Falls as the Scarecrow, we have quite a trio to accompany Dorothy on her journey!”

A mixed-age cast has built-in benefits, such as role modeling. In fact, while it’s usually the case that adult

The cast of “The Wizard of Oz,” which will open March 27 at the Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls.

Front row (L to R): Anja Erickson - Toto, Ashley Johnson - Dorothy, Mikayla Johnson - Dorothy, and Anna Klein - Toto. Middle row: Janey Raven West Witch, Treana Mayer - North Witch, and Amanda Schulze - South Witch. Back row: Palo Deconcini - Tin Woodsman, Jeremy Richter - Lion, and Jasper Herman - Scarecrow. – Special photo

Hello everyone. I started with a story When we have the money, we can build a and then decided that this month I had wheel chair ramp or possibly find wood for better do some business. I hate doing people to heat their homes. The key word here business, I would much rather tell a story is “possibly.” This depends completely on or carry on like I usually do. Still, busiavailability. ness it is ... Darn.

What we do not do: This is my annual report on what we do We cannot dispense medicine, help people and do not do. Please read this as it may with bathing or dressing changes. We are not correct any misconceptions. After ChristCNAs, and our liability insurance does not mas for Kids, it seems that people’s percover this service. (I’m a mother, but as far as I ception of what Interfaith is all about know that does not apply or make me capable seems to fade. of doing that for others.)

Here is what we do: We do not clean garages or prepare people to Blodgett move.

We help people in their homes: cleanIn some cases if we have the manpower ing, paying bills and organizing paperwe will load a trailer and move furniture from work, reading, visiting, making sure one local home to storage or another home. things are where they are wanted and not We will give away donated furniture when where they can’t be found. My house we have it, although we will not be able to look needs someone to arrange things, but I for specific pieces. We will give away clothing never get to it. if we have it available.

We help people to appointments, grocery stores, Our mission statement is: banks, haircuts and beauty shop appointments. We We will help anyone when we can, and if we can’t travel to doctors appointments south to Rice Lake and we will try to find someone who is able to help. Here on rare occasions, Eau Claire. North to Superior and the key word is “try.”

Duluth, west to Pine City and St. Croix Falls and east We do not have a thrift store or food shelf. We do to Spooner and Shell Lake. Sorry, but we can’t go however donate things we can not use to Indianhead much farther because if I am driving I am sure to get Community Action Agency. lost.

We do answer calls as soon as possible. If a call is We can make small home repairs, if we happen to not answered in a day, we ask that you please call have someone available who is capable of doing the back because the call may be lost due to another comrepair. We have trouble finding volunteers who do ing in at the same time. plumbing, appliance repair, etc. Heck, I have trouble Christmas for Kids is an Interfaith Caregivers profinding professionals who do those things, but then gram and includes only the citizens of Burnett Interfaith can’t afford professionals.

County, as do our other services.

We shovel snow from walks but do not shovel We do try to refer people to services we cannot prodriveways. We will do yard work such as raking, but vide. We do not give legal or medical advice. I tend we can only do the raking around the house. We do to mother people and often tell them to get themnot have power equipment, but with your permission selves to a doctor pronto. I’m the mother of five and I don’t know any better than to tell someone to take we can use yours.

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and young adult cast members model attentiveness, discipline and meeting deadlines, the younger cast members most often model fearlessness as it relates to taking risks and looking silly.

The Youth & Family Theatre project is only in its second year of existence at Festival Theatre. As a key piece of Festival’s arts education program, the staff holds some very high ideals for learning. For instance, when asked what she most hopes the youth learn from this experience, Marilyn Mays didn’t hesitate to say, “First and foremost, that it’s OK to make mistakes and that admitting that you were wrong is not only totally acceptable it is encouraged. Often, adults and/or parents want to be perfect role models for kids and in striving to become that image, forget that we all make mistakes.

I say to them all the time, ‘Who told you to stand over there – that was a terrible idea! Me? Well, my idea was a terrible idea! Let’s try standing over here instead.’

The kids are let off the hook – it isn’t their fault that there was a problem — and they get to watch an adult admit that it’s OK to goof up. Also, I hope they have fun and want to participate in the theater again. I hope their problem-solving skills grow and their self-confidence and self-worth flourishes.”

Public performances of “The Wizard of Oz” begin Friday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m., and run through April 5.

Single tickets are $12.50 for adults and $7.50 for youth.

A limited number of matinees are available to school groups for field trips and reward days. A curriculum resource packet has been developed by the arts education department at Festival Theatre – the focus is character education. To learn more about opportunities for school groups, call Amy Klein at 715-483-3387 or check the Web site listed below.

Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls, at 210 North Washington Street. To reach Festival Theatre by phone, call 715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002.

You may also send an e-mail to boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org or check the Web site at www.festivaltheatre.org. - from Festival Theatre

care of themselves.

We do utilize the services of Northwest Passage and Restorative Justice when they are available. (And thank God for both of them) We do not ask for donations but certainly appreciate them when they are offered. If a task is expensive, we do hope someone will offer to donate toward the project. We give receipts for tax purposes. We are so appreciative of any contribution made to our organization. Private donations and grants are what we operate on. We do not operate with the help of county, state or federal funds. With few operational expenses, almost all of the contributions go back to the people of Burnett County. If I ever forget to thank someone for a contribution, I can only chalk it up to my slow, overwhelmed mind. My brain is so busy sometimes I can change thoughts in a single sentence. Forgive my forgetting and do not think we don’t appreciate every single thing we are given.

I do write a column in the Leader twice a month and in the Sentinel once a month. I appreciate any input. I love to hear other’s stories and do appreciate an occasional “Thank you” or “I loved your column.”

Every writer loves to know their work is being read.

We do appreciate volunteers who, although may not be kept busy all of the time, will be there when we need them. As for recipients ... we don’t know who needs our help if you don’t call. We don’t solicit, or go door to door to find who needs us. We do acknowledge and investigate referrals.

There it is in a nutshell ... a large one, but a nutshell.

I hope I have not forgotten anything. Anyone with questions may call 715-866-4970 or 715-733-0422.

See you soon, Barbara Blodgett Director of Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County icburnettcounty@centurytel.net

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"Polk County Places" book reviews

by Russ Hanson I (Russ) recently picked up a copy of Buz Swerkstrom’s new book “Polk County Places; Impressions and Explorations of Polk County, Wisconsin.” It has nine sections - Parks, Preserves, Communities, Roads, Trails, The St. Croix River, The Arts, Artistic Impressions, and Here and There. I recommend it highly!

I found it well written, interesting and well worth the price. Swerkstrom tells us what is in our own backyard, often in the words of local experts. He gives a gently educational look at the natural and cultural treasures in Polk County. I think my favorite parts were his own reflections on bicycling local roads. His appreciation of nature makes me want to brave the ticks, mosquitoes and deerflies and get out there and hike, bike, canoe and tour areas that are in our neighborhood. Buy one before he sells out!

You can pick up “Polk County Places” for $18 at the Leader office in Frederic, $19.95 at the Festival Theater in St. Croix Falls or mail order it for $20 (includes tax and shipping) from Buz Swerkstrom, 2126 295th Avenue R, Luck, WI 54853. Or you can stop by Buz’s house at Atlas and get an autographed copy directly from him for $18. It would make an excellent gift! This attractive paperback book was printed at the Inter-County Leader—one of many books they have printed by local authors and have for sale at their Frederic office. The Luck Museum will have the books for sale when they open for the season in April for $18. One of the plans for the museum this summer is to sell local books.

Buz will be reading from and autographing his book on March 14, at 11 a.m., at the Clear Lake Public Library.

Refreshments will be served.

I asked a few of my neighbors and some of those who regularly express their opinions to review the book. I changed their names so they could express their opinions freely. Remember, readers, this is an entertainment column.

Jens Lars (Ole) Jensen, a farmer east of Cushing: I really enjoyed the book and recommend it if you are new to Polk County or if you have lived here all of your life. I especially like his stories and pictures about barns. He asks why farmers sprinkle the roads with manure, something that annoys him as he bicycles the neighborhood. Maybe it is to slow down the cars that roar past our tractors; to remind everybody we are still here. Seeing the world from the top of a tractor is not so different from the seat of a bicycle.

Windflower Morningstar (potterartist-vegetarian who left the Twin Cities seven years ago to begin a natural life in Polk County. She works as an accountant for Big Banks Inc. from home to support her artistic side): Buz writes love poems; paeans to rural beauty. His sonnets are of wonder for nature.

Clearly an old soul bicycling through the universe; stopping for spiritual refreshment on his way to a Nirvana of his own making. He can share raspberry tea and tofu with me anytime.

The Rev. Jerry, minister of local Bible Church: I read Mr. Swerkstrom’s book and found some serious problems. The first 24 pages are unproven theories provided by glacial scientists projecting their Godless evolutionary theories that the earth is greater than 6200 years old that Polk County is a gift from the ancient glaciers rather than created as is by God. My advice is that until Swerkstrom comes out with the Christian version, skip the first 24 pages (or if you have young children, rip them out).

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Maple syrupers will be tapping their trees in the next few weeks. Here we see some syrupers from 100 years ago with their big kettle over the fire, held by a long balance pole. Johnny Malone and George Schmidt from Maple Grove Township, Barron County, neighbors of Russ’ grandpa, have moved their operation to the woods for the spring season. – Photo submitted marker the rest can be made suitable for home-schoolers. Swerkstrom should add a section on Intelligent Design to be fair and balanced. It will not go in our church library!

Dr. Bob, longtime Polk County family doctor: Good read! Wonder if he realizes that Polk County has two very high quality medical facilities - at St Croix Falls and Amery. Suppose with all that biking, canoeing and hiking he is healthy. He should remember to have a yearly checkup and watch for the symptoms of Lyme disease. I will order a book for my waiting room.

Mrs. S, grade school teacher at the Alabama (Laketown) rural school in the 1950s: James was a good student at the Alabama school - never got in trouble.

He was quiet and did his work. He went there for six years before going to Luck.

He liked reading and had his nose in a book too often. I never liked his nickname, Buz or Buzzy. It seemed out of place for such a thoughtful, introspective child. I thought his book was succinctly written; clear, with good sentence structure, grammar, punctuation and spelling; and an excellent choice of words, especially the adjectives. A few of the words, i.e. scrim, were likely to confuse the reader.

Ms. Park Naturalist (transferred from Prairie Dog National Wilderness Area to Polk County in 1994): Swerkstrom interviews knowledgeable local experts to tell the story of Polk County Places.

Many experts are from the government agencies who manage the parks, like me. Most of us are transplanted to Polk County from other places. I think we are more appreciative of the local area than are most of the residents - especially the long-term residents. Buz is an exception. He is receptive to our superior knowledge and appreciation of the beauty found in Polk County.

I am disappointed about his use of exact quotations of what people actually said in the interviews. In some case, like the local Jack Pine Savage talking about the Sand Barrens, it seems natural to use his colorful but colloquial language.

However, it is inexcusable to have highly educated park service folks speaking other than in complete, grammatical sentences.

The book is both a guide and an exploration - a field guide to Polk County.

For someone who has lived his whole life in Polk County, Buz’s appreciation for Polk County’s natural and cultural treasures is refreshing and unique.

Mrs. Flossie ____son, fifth-generation Atlas resident: Mr. Swerkstrom lives in

Atlas, the town his great-grandfather created by building a store and providing land for the co-op creamery. He is a quiet neighbor, rarely seen by the rest of his neighbors except in passing when he rides his bicycle in the summer. He lives in the old Swerkstrom house on the lake. He mows his lawn, shovels his driveway and pays his taxes. He was always a little shy - I really think he could go a year and not talk to anyone and never notice. I think a strong wife and a few kids would have straightened him out. However, I liked his book. It is quite insightful and certainly shows he is a thoughtful observer of the natural world around him. Stop in and say hi to your neighbors.

Mr. Polk County Board member: Mr. Swerkstrom writes for the Osceola Sun newspaper. He does features, opinions and covers local government. His news reporting is clear, concise and shows a good understanding of issues. However, he also writes his opinions in the Sun editorial columns. There he is always attacking the county board and trying to make us look foolish.

I think he is a Green, probably a liberal, and maybe even a Communist. In his book, “Polk County Places,” he avoids most controversy, but he swallows, hook, line and sinker, the environmentalist’s biased opinions. I read it over a few weeks, one or two stories each evening. It is a book that will be popular with our summer population, tourists, liberals, tree huggers and their ilk. Buy it at the Polk County Information Center, Hwys. 8 and 35, so they can make some money and get off of county’s back for funding.

Mr. Reclusive Lake Resident: Swerkstrom captures the essence of why I moved to the backwoods. The scenic beauty, the wildlife, and the quiet of the rural areas. I think he missed an opportunity to expose the small-minded local government officials, the ignorant backwoods residents and businessmen who disturb our peace with development, logging, roads etc. He is welcome to ride his bicycle down my back road any time he wants as long as he stays under 45 miles per hour and doesn’t stop in to visit me.

Mr. Local Historian: Although Mr. Swerkstrom gives an excellent natural history of Polk County, he is a little thin on the history of Native Americans and early settlers. One cannot truly appreciate the beauty of nature without understanding the accompanying human history. That said, I highly recommend

the book!

Buz (James) Swerkstrom is the fourth generation of the Swerkstrom family to live on the family homestead at Atlas, on the north shore of Long Trade Lake.

Part of the Swerkstrom house was built in the 1870s, as a four-room log house, with two rooms downstairs and two upstairs. The newer half of the house was constructed circa 1906-1907.

Both his great-grandfather, Lars Erik Swerkstrom, who emigrated from Sweden, and his grandfather, Alfred Swerkstrom, operated a general store at Atlas, near the home.

According to a newspaper obituary, Lars Erik Swerkstrom was one of the earliest settlers of Laketown township, arriving here in 1870. That source says he at first managed his store in partnership with August Nelson before becoming the sole proprietor and later taking Alfred into the business. He was very active in church affairs, helping to build up the Zion Lutheran Church at Four Corners. He donated the first lamps and lighting fixtures to the church, which he joined in 1873. He also organized the first Sunday school at Atlas, and acted as teacher himself for several years.

Alfred died at the youthful age of 48 in 1931. His widow, Hilma, tried to keep the store going after his death, but Alfred’s death and people’s increased mobility, with automobiles becoming commonplace, spelled the store’s demise.

••• We tap the maples in the middle of March. Each year spring is different.

Syrupers hope for a long drawn-out spring with lots of variation in temperature and late snows to keep the season open long. So if summer comes late this year, it should make you happy to know we maple producers are pleased!

March 14 is the First WI Tapping at Dave Richter’s just north off Hwy. B near Luck. Stop for breakfast and watch as Alice in Dairyland and Miss Maple Syrup tap a tree. Dave has recently put in a fully automated maple syrup pipeline system. Instead of all of the work of putting out pails and collecting it - he flips a switch and sap is sucked from the trees into the evaporator, cooked, filtered and bottled while he sits in his recliner watching TV. It is almost as good as I have it with Margo doing the work while I manage the sugarbush!

I was visiting with Vernon Peterson of Siren last week. He tells me that in June he is planning an auction to sell his antique collections. That includes the huge logging collection that almost was the foundation of a new museum in Siren. He has lots of antique collections including Watkins, tools, ice-block cutting, and of course, Indian artifacts. He plans to have some rock sales at other times during the summer. He and Gwen will have been married 70 years on March 14. Gwen is recovering from a fall and is receiving care at Grantsburg. Vernon was our Watkins man back when I was a lad on the farm at Cushing.

Do you remember who all came to your house to sell?

I remember Watkins, Raleigh, Fuller Brush, Avon, gas man, all sorts of insurance people, vacuum cleaner, and the gypsies. We four boys were quite a lot to handle.

Mom often tried to get the gypsies to kidnap one or more of us, but they were a little too particular.

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Recycling pretty cards

It’s hard for me to throw Christmas cards away but recently, I found a way to recycle them. I cut off the pretty front of the cards, especially landscapes, deer or birds or flowers. Even an inspirational thought works fine. All that nice white space on the other side of the card. It can be put to Abrahamzon good use.

I write short-short stories on the back of the picture, put five or six cards in an envelope and mail them to friends. I do not number them, so friends have to piece them together in the right order. Consider yourself fortunate if you receive a pack.

I pick up card No. 1 and write: This month our morning book club members at the Frederic library are reading Pearl Buck’s book, “The Good Earth.” I read it years ago but have forgotten some of the details. This time it’s a large print edition, the size of a dictionary or encyclopedia.

Card No. 2: A friend recently gave me a plate of big, round, soft molasses cookies. She calls them “Boy Cookies” but adults like them too. They remind me of the Archway ones I used to buy in grocery stores, about $2.98 for a pkg. of 12. Then they turned into a pkg. of nine, and now they seem to have disappeared completely. So I bless my friend for the gift. Now to worm the recipe out of her.

Card No. 3: Years ago a good friend, Jule Zinn, said “Happy anniversary,” to Peg Orgeman and she replied, “You don’t celebrate anniversaries once your husband is gone.” I thought about it, but it’s natural to remember when that date comes. Ken and I were married in a Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon, March 4, 1945, during the war. He was based at Bunker Hill Air Base in Peru, Indiana, and we didn’t know how long he’d be based there. He’d already been at Duluth, Minn., Hollywood, Fla., and Olathe, Kan. After struggling with spelling Abrahamzon, Oconomowoc and my maiden name, the telegrapher told Ken, “Why don’t you marry the girl? It would

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be cheaper.” (Than sending telegrams all the time.)

Card No. 4: Ken was fortunate to find an apartment in Peru, Ind. Many residents had converted their homes into living quarters for those in the service.

Ken was a U.S. Marine flyer attached to a Navy wing and taught British and French cadets how to fly.

The day before our wedding he and a student flyer had to set their plane down in a cornfield. Friends knew Ken planned to catch a train that afternoon so they wagged their wings as they flew over. I can picture it!

Card No. 5: Lately I’ve received telephone calls with the message, “If you want to speak Spanish, press 1.” Sometimes I’m tempted to see if I understand it, but I had trouble in my Spanish class at Macalester College, St. Paul, Minn., as I had studied Latin for two years and French for two years at a college in Milwaukee. So my Spanish teacher, Senor Mouselite would say, “Non, non, not en casa (nasal en) En casa, senora.”

For our final class we went to a restaurant in downtown St. Paul and had to order in Spanish.

Card No. 6: My first pack of note cards went to my bridesmaids who still live in Milwaukee. We’ve been writing letters to each other since 1940. They are twins, Dorothy Aphrodite Syriopoulos and Theresa Syriopoulos. For some reason Theresa has no middle name. Their father was a baker in a Greek bakery.

All I wrote on the final card was Hi, Terry and Dot. Are you still wondering where to pile all the snow?

They replied, “Those cards! What a good idea.

How did you think of that? We think we’ll do the same.”

Until next week, Bernice P.S. Yes, I know cards can be cut up into gift tags to put on packages. They can also be donated to special places for craft items. And yes, they can be discarded if you have a strong mindset.

Author John Koblas coming to the Luck Library LUCK – On April 26, 1932, the nude body of A. W. Dunlap, second husband of Kate “Ma” Barker, was found on the shores of Lake Fremstad, near Webster.

It was stripped of clothing and an examination of the body disclosed that Dunlap had been shot three times at short range. A blood-stained woman’s glove was discovered not far from the body.

Join author, John Koblas at the Luck Library as he takes us into the fast lane across Wisconsin, Minnesota and elsewhere with the Barker-Karpis gang. View slides of the bullet-riddled car of Bonnie and Clyde, and shots of John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and other public enemies.

John Koblas, author of over 500 short stories, articles and poems published worldwide, will be appearing at the Luck Library, Saturday, March 21, at 2 p.m.

John Koblas is one of the most dynamic, interesting and prolific writers in the outlaw genre and is the foremost authority on the James-Younger Gang’s exploits in Minnesota. He also has extensively researched the Ma Barker gang and its exploits in Polk and Burnett counties in Wisconsin.

Among his other biographical works are six books on the lives of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sinclair Lewis.

He was chosen by the Postmaster General to present the Sinclair Lewis stamp at its First Day of Issue cere-

mony and has been a featured guest on national television shows including “Good Morning America” and “CBS Sunday Morning.”

John Koblas has appeared throughout the country giving speeches to o u t l a w / l a w m e n John Koblas groups, civic clubs and library associations. He was the 2001 recipient of the Charlie Pitts award and is an honorary member of the James-Younger Gang in Northfield. He is also a member of both the national James-Younger Gang and the National Outlaw and Lawman Association.

Summer Conservation Camp scholarships offered BURNETT COUNTY – As spring approaches and Burnett County residents dream of summer breezes, students and parents alike are eagerly planning their summer agendas. Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Camp offers the perfect opportunity for students to combine career development with fun!

The Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association will be holding their 31st-annual Conservation Camp this year June 16 – 19, and the association is encouraging youth from all 72 counties to attend and learn more about natural resource conservation.

Students will investigate a variety of natural resources including wildlife, soils, forest, lakes and streams, and learn how those resources are managed by professionals. Students can also gain some handson experience in the field and find ways that they can use their talents to help protect our natural resources.

Conservation Camp also offers a unique opportunity

to meet friends from around the state and enjoy hiking, swimming and canoeing.

The Burnett County Natural Resources Committee is sponsoring two WLWCA camp scholarships for Burnett County high school youths (entering ninth – 11th grades in fall, 2009). Scholarships include registration, meals and lodging for four days.

Applications to attend Conservation Camp are available at the Burnett County Land and Water Conservation Department located in the Burnett County Government Center. Deadline for application is Monday, June 1.

To find out more about this program and other environmental educational opportunities in the county contact Dave Ferris or Ann Lane at the Burnett County Land and Water Conservation Department, 7410 CTH K, Siren, WI 54872 or call 715-349-2186. - submitted

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Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago Nielsen Motor Company, Luck, advertised OK used cars, including 1958 Chevrolet Impala, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1953 Pontiac 4-door and 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe.-Warren’s, Siren advertised Hoover vacuum cleaners at $59.95.-Route’s Super Market, Frederic, had perch fillets at 33¢ lb., cheddar cheese at 59¢ lb., bacon at 2 lbs. for 98¢ and grapefruit at 10 for 49¢.

(Don’t you wish you were shopping then?).-First Bank of Grantsburg had farm loans available.-Floyd Goodremote, 23, died as the result of a car accident.The Burnett County Easter Seal drive was under way.Additional obituaries included Harry Grosjean, William Waudby, Anna Fredericks, Robert Zweier, Rhoda Carpenter and Clara Christianson.-Burnett County Youth for Christ had a monthly rally on Feb. 28, at the Grantsburg Baptist Church.-Frederic Feed and Flour had a new Noculized alfalfa seed.-Coffee and fresh doughnuts were served Feb. 27 and 28 at the Clover Farm Store, Frederic.-C.J. Hesson Co., Inc., had used cars for sale at Luck, including a 1956 Ford Country Sedan, 1955 Plymouth station wagon and 1956 Ford-a-Matic.-The movie “Apache Territory” was playing at the D’Lux Theatre, Luck, starring Rory Calhoun.

40 Years Ago

Indian Creek students would go to Frederic in next school term.-Measures were under way to prevent forest fires this spring.-Les’s Store, South Siren, reduced cost of winter clothing with snow pants 3-6 at $3.88, tots mittens at 29¢, also 10 lbs. of potatoes at 39¢ and large eggs at 59¢.-Specials at the Frederic Co-op Super Market included Jell-O at 10 pkgs. for $1, cake mixes at 4 for $1, frosting mix at 4 for $1 and pork & beans at 9 cans for $1.-The Siren Chamber of Commerce welcomed Shell Lake doctors with a dinner meeting at the Fish Bowl Inn at Siren. The doctors included Dr. and Mrs. V.D. Moen and Dr. and Mrs. D.J. Welter.-A new pastor was installed on a Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church at Grantsburg and Bethany Lutheran at Branstad. His name was Pastor Myron Carlson.-Food stamps brought more buying power in three counties.The 1969 Indian Head Vacation Guide was now available.-Enrollment went up at Po-Co-Te-Co in second semester, Frederic.-The special of the month at Carlson Hardware Our Own Hardware, Frederic, was a donut maker at 89¢.-Arvid Pearson had a March 3 meeting on liquid fertilizer, Weed and Feed program, at the Frederic Grade School cafeteria.-Maki Implement had a bargain roundup on Feb. 28, at Grantsburg, including 105, 125 Cub Cadet tractors at a hydrostatic open house.

20 Years Ago

The Frederic Ambulance recorded 177 runs in 1988.No challengers were nominated at Meenon caucus.School forest use was considered at Siren.-Burnett County was seeking resort construction funding.-Jackson Fire Department got a new pumper.-A fire early Sunday morning destroyed a barn and 66 cows on the Richard Laurence farm about 16 miles east of Siren in the town of Dewey. A haymow full of hay was also lost. Five area fire departments fought the fire.-Mrs. Everett Pardun wrote Danbury news. Mrs. Rudolf Mothes did Siren and Mrs. Fred Nelson did Voila Lake.-Laketown Lutheran Church would celebrate its 110th anniversary in 1989.-Frank Panek of Frederic caught a nice 4-lb., 7-oz. bass on Spirit Lake.- Richard and Eileen Perry, Webster, owners of Perry’s Supper Club, were named Oustanding Restauranteurs of the Year. (Oh, those wonderful Friday night fish fries!).The Olson Brothers donated a home to the Grantsburg Historical Society.-A consultant suggested a 60-bed nursing home in Frederic.-In an Eye-to-eye feature, Cassie Dahlberg was highlighted as a little girl playing house and starting kindergarten.-Larry Moody, Frederic, was injured in a logging accident. He suffered a broken leg.-Candidates for queen at the Luck Winter Carnival were Renette Ann Stevens, Melissa Hendricks, Wendy Coen, Anna Marie Netys, Debbie Berg, Paula Marek and Dana Lynn Johnson.-It was written “Oatmeal lowers cholesterol.”

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866-4334 Margel Ruck and I went to Stillwater on Monday as we both had eye appointments with the same doctor who did our cataract surgeries. Before our appointments we enjoyed a delicious lunch at our favorite restaurant, Joseph’s, up on Hwy. 36. We were surprised to meet Paul and Lil Anderson who were also there for the good food and an eye appointment.

Before returning home we managed to do some shopping and of course made the day complete with a slice of Joseph’s famous pie and coffee. Why not? Their pie and coffee is better than medicine.

Thirteen ladies from the Ravishing Rubies Red Hat Society met for lunch on Tuesday at the Yellow River Saloon and Eatery. We were happy to have Marty Janey back with us so we could sing our Red Hat song as she has the CD player and the music. It was also great to have Marlene Kufalk join us again as it has been five months since we’ve enjoyed her company because she has been laid up with ill health. Marty was beaming with pride and joy as she announced that she and Mike are the grandparents of their first grandson, Jude, who was born on Feb. 21, at the Spooner Hospital to their daughter Cady. They have three granddaughters, but were overjoyed to have a new baby boy join the family. Amusing jokes and stories were told by Mert Kissburg, Jeanine Bickford and Queen Mother Mary Klar. Marie Van Guilder won the door prize. My thought for the day was “I’m pushing 70, that’s enough exercise for me.” The next Red Hat luncheon will be held on Tuesday, March 31, and Mary Poretti will be making the arrangements and getting the information to me.

Helen and Jim Gatten, Maurice Peterson, David Smith, Margel Ruck and Opal Johnson were seniors from our area that attended the Super Adult luncheon and program on Tuesday at the Clover Community Church east of Hinckley, Minn.

Twenty-eight congregate diners enjoyed the meal on Wednesday and we were happy to have Wes and Norma Maurer, Ed and Della Smythe, Elden and Bess Arneson and Lynn Kern join us again. Afterwards, we had three tables of fun-loving ladies playing Dime Bingo and everyone enjoyed the refreshments furnished by Edna Schroeder.

The nutrition site was closed on Thursday and it was a good day to stay home because of the snowstorm and chilling winds. None of the ladies wanted to go out in the cold for evening cards and I don’t blame them as it was cozier to stay home where it was warm and dry. Only Dave Wardean and Harold Peterson were hardy enough to brave the weather for evening pool.

We had very good attendance at Nicky’s roast turkey dinner on Friday. Birthday cake was served for dessert and those honored for their February birthdays were Harold Peterson, Bruce Behrens, Mary Klar and Peggy Lawless. They each had a birthday candle on their cake slice and everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to them.

Afterwards, AARP tax representatives Dave Edaburn, Stan Peer, Bruce Benedict, Dan Brown, Mary Poretti and Bob Maki came and assisted quite a few seniors with their taxes. We were very thankful for the bars that Nicky made to serve with coffee for the seniors coming in.

The next AARP Tax-Aide assistance day is scheduled at Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County.

Oh goodness, when is all this cold weather nonsense going to end? I want to get out and play and dig holes all over the yard! I’m about ready to train my ears to flop in the opposite direction, just for something to do. Stupid winter. Did March come in like a lion, or a lamb? I’m not sure. I think it came in as a tomcat, at my house anyway. I saw a great big one sneaking across the driveway last Sunday. My mom chuckled and said her grandpa used to refer to tomcats as ball bearing mousetraps. I didn’t get it.

What I did get, though, is a letter YAPpenings from Chopper’s new family! I was hoping they’d write and let me know how Chopper was doing in his new home, and he is doing great. They also sent me some pictures, and it looks like ol’ Chop’s got kids to play with and everything! I like kids, too, until they blow air in my face. They can pull my ears, yank on my tail, tease me endlessly with a stick, or ride me like a pony - and I don’t mind. I can hang my head out the window of a moving car all day long, but the second someone blows in my face, I get disgruntled. I don’t know why, maybe it’s those onions you eat. Blech! So, if you ever meet me in person, please keep a lid on any notions you might have about blowing in my face, or I just might have to knock you down and step on you.

To you pet owners and small-children owners alike: dogs like me are patient and love children, but please remember we can only stand so much poking, prodding and other various forms of torment before we get annoyed. Then we get blamed for being a “bad dog!” when we decide we’ve had enough. It’s your job to make sure the kids behave and treat us right. And, just in case you’re wondering, no, I am not in trouble for anything I did. Not this week, anyway. I’m just telling you on behalf of my friends who can’t tell you themselves. It’s my duty!

Things remain reasonably quiet at the shelter. Oh, we are still getting in new dogs, but the pace is not as hectic as say, when we get in a big litter of pups or a bunch of dogs all at once. I went to play with my friends the other day and was a little disappointed. It seems that the shelter got a grant from the Petsmart folks to spay/neuter the shelter dogs. Don’t get me wrong! I’m grateful that we got the assistance and that my friends will probably live longer and be better dogs, but my timing was all off. I showed up right after most of them got out of surgery and didn’t feel like riproaring around outside. They were all groggy and kind of sore, and not much fun that day. So, I’m letting them rest

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our center on Friday, March 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. The menu sowing seeds that will produce a harvest of misery in themfor that day is baked chicken with dumplings, mixed vegeta- selves and in others.

Those who love God and care for others are sowing seeds bles, fruit dessert and milk. Call 715-866-5300 to make a that, in time, will yield a harvest of joy. C. S. Lewis said “Every reservation.

New Burnett Community Library Director/Librarian Patti time you make a choice you are turning the central part of Meyer was honored at a reception on Saturday afternoon at you, the part of you that chooses, into something a little differthe library, and everyone had a chance to welcome Patti and ent from what it was before.” We can choose to submit our her husband, George, to the community. George loves to ice wills to God each day, asking him to give us strength to live for fish and I know he would enjoy being invited to join some of him and for others. As he works in us, we will grow in grace our seniors that I know are great ice fishermen. Give him a and in kindness. Which way are you growing? “Surer than autumn’s harvests are harvests of thoughts and deed; like call, guys!

The Western Wisconsin Lyme Action Group is inviting peo- those that our hands have planted, the yield will be like the ple to attend an award-winning film, “Under Our Skin: The Un- seed.” – Harris. See you at the center! told Story of Lyme Disease,” on Wednesday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m., at Burnett Community Library. Questions and answers following the film, and refreshments will be served. Plan on attending this eye-opening film that investigates Lyme disease, an emerging epidemic larger than AIDS. Each year thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, told that their Karen Mangelsen 468-2940 symptoms are “all in their head.” Following the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of our Sympathy is extended to the family of Isabel Shinler, who health care system and its ability to cope with a silent terror passed away recently. She was 94. “under our skin.” You can RSVP at 715-866-7697, but it isn’t Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Nettie and Duane Otis absolutely necessary.

Tuesday evening.

Our next Dining at Five evening meal will be at 5 p.m. on Judy Albee and Beth Crosby visited Greg and Judy Leonard Tuesday, March 10, and Nicky is serving roast beef with and Chuck and Dixie Andrea Tuesday evening. mashed potatoes and gravy, salad bar, rolls, pumpkin dessert, Donna and Gerry Hines were supper guests of Don and Lois milk, and coffee. The reservation sheet is out and you can Sass Wednesday. stop in to sign up or call 715-866-5300. It sounds too deliHank and Karen Mangelsen were lunch guests of Holly, cious to miss out on so sign up now while it is fresh in your Jake, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen Saturday. Other family mind. You can call anytime 24/7 and leave a message on the members and friends were there also. They all helped Grace answering machine at the center. celebrate her third birthday.

Special thanks go to Nicky Quernemoen for baking bars for Visitors of Gerry and Donna Hines during this past week our tax preparers and seniors; Lily Gleason for donating cook- have been Nick and Esther Mangelsen, Karen and Hank Manies; and Chanda Elliott of Wayne’s Foods for donating cook- gelsen, Ann Srachta, Barry, Josh and Olivia Hines, Mark and ies to our seniors for Thursday night pool and cards.

Sue Hines and family, Kay and Jack Krentz and Dixie Andrea.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Marlene Kufalk for her Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen visited at the home of continued healing; Thelma Klugow who fell recently; and Iva Ronda’s brother, Mike Longhenry, Saturday afternoon. That Leef who is residing at the Luck Pioneer Nursing Home. Our evening, Hank and Karen Mangelsen called on Ronda and prayers also go out to Gail Nordquist and family in the recent Maynard. death of her sister, Lois Temple of Barron; and to the families Garry and Beth Crosby and Don Schleiss were supper of Isabel Shinler and Lt. Col. Robert Thompson in their recent guests of Judy Albee Sunday. passing.

There will be a benefit for Kyle Vanderhoof on Saturday, Some people grow old gracefully, while others become ill- March 14, at the Shell Lake Community Center. The spaghetti tempered and grouchy and no one wants to spend much time feed will go from noon to 6 p.m. There will also be a silent aucaround them. It’s very important to know which way we are tion, raffles and a bake sale. There is an account at the Shell growing because as every moment passes, we’re all growing Lake State Bank for anyone wishing to make a donation to older. People don’t get irritable and short-tempered merely help with Kyle’s medical expenses. because they’re getting older. Aging doesn’t have to make us cranky and hypercritical. It’s probably more likely that we’ve become what we’ve been becoming all along. The Bible tells us in Galatians 6:7-8 “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit The last week of February at the senior center was a busy reap life everlasting.” Those who think only of themselves are one.

Monday, a large group of genealogy people gathered with Jenell Anderson of the Polk County Register in Probate office, up and heal, and then we can resume frolicking in the play yard. who spoke on wills and probate matters.

I have good news in the adoption department. Big boy Ten people came on Tuesday morning for a one-hour sesSamuel has someone interested in him; the same goes for sion of exercise classes, which was followed by Skipbo cards.

Bosco, Cooper, Miss Molly and Lola. Wow! If they go A total of 27 people joined in for 500 cards. Winners included home, it will be like a vacuum in the shelter. Not really, Jack Lund, Ray Nelson, Don Benson, Marian Davison and though. I do have some newcomers to tell you about. I didArtis Brown. Domino winners were George Meixner, Ione n’t even get a chance last week to tell you about Lola, and White and Deloris Benson. she just may be about ready to move out with a new family!

Wednesday was a quieter day, but on Thursday morning, She’s a young black Lab mix with a bag of tricks and, get Steve Edling of Osceola joined the exercise group. He was exthis, she actually likes going to the vet! Go figure. Next tremely impressed with the exercise routines and stamina that there’s Faith. Faith was picked up in the village of Grantsthese members show. burg, and she is guessed to be a black Lab/setter mix, or Around noon, the weather suddenly became very dark and perhaps a flat-coat retriever. Faith is young, probably only the snow started falling. Although it looked rather pretty at first, a year old. She knows how to fetch and sit, and she plays within three hours the wind picked up and it was decided to well with other dogs. I know that is true; I saw her and Lola cancel the 500 cards for the evening. playing in the snow last week together, and they were covOn Friday morning, the Bridge group filled two tables, and in ered with snow and frozen slobber. Mmmm. George is a the afternoon there were some members and friends in to play chocolate Lab mix who was picked up in Anderson TownSkipbo. ship, near County Line Road. He is believed to be 1-1/2 to Other news shared this past week included Cliff Qualle cel2 years old. Cocoa is a surrender who was delivered to the ebrating his 85th birthday. Artis and John Brown welcomed shelter because his owner was moving and couldn’t bring their first great-grandson. him along. That’s too bad. Cocoa is a springer spaniel with Whether or not March comes in like a lamb or a lion, several freckles dotting the top of his nose. He’s 1-1/2 years old, is members will enjoy March birthdays. They are Marge Beyl, OK around kids, knows a few different commands, and is Irene Campbell and Donna Lunde. playful and friendly. Oh, and he likes cats, too. If you conSome other events at the center this coming month include: sider adopting Cocoa, maybe you should think about adoptMarch 6 – U Care insurance meeting at 9 a.m.; March 18 – ing a cat to go along with him. A package deal! All the cats AARP Tax Aide at the center from 9 a.m. to noon; March 19 – here at the shelter are pretty nice cats.

St. Pat’s Day party at 5:30 p.m. with Ron and Elaine Edlund as Before I go, I have one more thing I’d like to ask of you hosts, with 500 cards and Dominoes to follow. generous folks that give to the shelter. We just love that Until next week, think spring, stay warm and happy. you bring the dogs treats, and the dogs love it even more!

They love them so much, though, that they get too excited over rawhides, and then choke on them. Just ask Doogie, who got one stuck in his throat last week. Regular crunchy treats are good, and so are pig ears, but unless someone watches my pals while they eat them, rawhides are off limWEBSTER – Elizabeth R. Mosher of Webster was named its. I don’t want to see any of my friends turn blue and tip to the dean’s list at Logan College of Chiropractic at the end over - that would be bad! I also know the big, heavy rolled of the college’s winter trimester. rawhides will make a human say “Ow!” if you drop one on George T. White, Ed.D., academic dean at Logan, antheir foot - also not good. nounced the names of students to the college’s most recent Remember, you still have time to buy tickets to our andean’s list. To qualify, a student must achieve at least a 3.5 nual spring raffle. You could win an overnight stay or other grade-point average for the trimester. cool prizes. For details, contact the shelter. Or, you can At Logan College of Chiropractic, Mosher is expected to contact me, too, at shelterblacky@gmail.com and I’ll tell you what’s up for grabs (and whatever else is on my mind). complete a curriculum encompassing basic and clinical (diI’d better go. My computer’s modem is being mo-dumb, agnostic) sciences, chiropractic science, research and paso I had best send my column before things go haywire tient care. To receive the doctor of chiropractic degree, a again and I can’t send you the news. Maybe I need to blow student must complete 10 trimesters (the equivalent of five in its face ... or get a stick. In any case, take care, everyone, two-semester academic years) of study. Most Logan stuand I’ll see you here next week! dents are enrolled almost year-round, completing three HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. trimesters per calendar year. - submitted www.hsburnettcty.org 715-866-4096.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Frederic Senior Center

by Ardyce Knauber

Monday, Feb. 23, Spades was played with the following winners: Ellis Erickson in first place, Lorna Erickson in second place, Shirley Sandquist in third place and Violet Luke in fourth place.

Tuesday Whist and other cards were played.

Wednesday Pokeno was enjoyed.

Thursday night 500 cards was cancelled, due to the stormy weather.

Friday the Pokeno group was out and enjoyed their time together.

Saturday was food and fellowship, with a boiled dinner buffet. Card games after dinner with an afternoon coffee refreshment time.

Our monthly meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6. All members are urged to attend.

Next Saturday is potluck and birthdays of the month will be celebrated with the following birthdays: Marlyce McKinney, Joyce McKinney, Norma Nelson, Roger Sullivan and Marlyce Borchert.

Daylight saving time comes into effect Sunday, March 8.

Spring means spring ahead one hour.

Our morning coffee group and pool players enjoy being at the center.

The best advice I have, As years begin to mount.

Do not count your years, Just try to make them count.

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Bev Beckmark

It doesn’t look like Old Man Winter is going to loosen his hold on our area any too soon. At least not after his blast last Thursday, he just might be here for a while. I don’t think he will be letting Mother Nature and Spring to our area without a good fight this year.

World Day of Prayer is this Friday, March 6. The Siren Covenant Church is the host church in the Siren area this year.

There will be coffee and treats at 9:15 a.m., with worship service at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Congratulations to elementary student Bobby Bearheart, middle-schooler Courtney Fisher and high-schooler Kevin Niedenfuer for being chosen Siren schools students of the week.

If you are or want to be a blood donor, mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 18. There will be a blood drive at the Burnett County Moose Lodge from 1 to 6 p.m. For more info or to set up your appointment, call Gerry at 715-866-4878.

Don’t forget, people, daylight saving time comes early this year; so don’t forget to set your clocks one hour ahead this Sunday morning, March 8.

As you know, the month of March is here and so some info about the month. Did you know March is noodle month, peanut month, frozen food month, sauce month, soft pretzel month and soy foods month? Also, according to many of the bird books, March is the month when the bluebird comes back to our area. This year they might have to pack some woolen underwear. Robins have been seen in the Twin Cities area, has anyone seen them in our area?

There will be a 4-year-old-kindergarten and a regular kindergarten registration held on Friday, March 20, at the Siren Elementary School. Your children must live in the Siren School District and must be the ages of 4 or 5 respectively, by Sept.

1. You can call for an appointment for your child at 715-3492278.

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Jack and Jeri Witzany spent the weekend at Big Lake, Minn., with Patty and Mike Kringen and family. They visited Chris and Melody Witzany at Grantsburg on their way home.

Sandy and Brittany Johnson, Cadott, spent the weekend with John and Reeny Neinstadt.

The Orange 4-H club met at Webster Elemenary School for a meeting on Friday night.

Jack and Lavonne O’Brien had a belated Christmas lunch on Tuesday at Forest Lake, Minn., with Anita, Kathleen, Sharon, Georgie, Jane and Marlin O’Brien.

Marvel Merriam and other Gravesen relatives watched her great-grandson Nathan Gravesen play on the St. Croix Falls J.V. basketball team at Webster Friday night.

Pam Peterson attended the Longaberger Basket Bingo for the cancer fund on Sunday. Allyson Krause spent the weekend at home, from her studies at UW-Stevens Point.

Mark and Deanna Krause entertained Naomi and Cheryl Glover, her fiance Rob and Fran Krause Saturday night to celebrate Brad’s 15 birthday.

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Sympathy is extended to the family of Marilyn Sederlund, who passed away last Thursday at Hayward. Her service will be held Friday, March 6, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Frederic.

Another jam session will be held this coming Saturday night from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church, according to Brad Alden. Come and listen to good inspirational music, instrumental and vocal. Friendly and informal.

The church newsletters arrived in the mail on Saturday (March issue). If not received, contact the church office at the Siren UM Church.

Two beautiful German shepherdmix dogs came to the shelter as strays and are now available for adoption.

They appear to be brother and sister, both about one year old, with incredibly dense, wiry coats. Sam and Selma, as we have named them, are friendly and like attention. Unfortunately, neither one has received much attention in the training department. So while they like human attention, they are in need of proper dog-to-human training. In other words, they need to learn how to walk on leash without pulling and other such important dog manners.

These lessons should be easy for them to learn and they will make excellent pets for anyone wanting a large dog and not afraid to ask them to behave.

More and more, pets are being treated like members of the family. While this human-animal bond is an enrichment for any household, pets should continue to be treated as and enjoyed as the animals they are.

As pets become a member of the family, we try to incorporate them into our lives as such and sometimes we go too f a r .

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human motivation, characteristics and behavior to inanimate objects and animals. When we treat our pets as if they were human, we are undermining the very special nature of that bond.

American pets are getting naughtier by the minute. The popularity of animal behaviorist/training TV shows, prescription medications to control our pets’ behavior, and the $43.4 billion pet retail industry are all indications of a pet-loving society run amok. It is important to enjoy our pets for what they are. By anthropomorphizing our pets, we assume they think like us and have human motivations. The truth is they don’t think like us, and have their own assumptions about our behavior. As the human, we need to accept them as a dog or a cat with their own understanding of life with a fam-

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The Northwest Regional Writers will meet on Friday, March 13, at 1 p.m., at Sunrise Apts., Frederic. Write on Friday the 13th as assignment.

Pastor Tom spoke on Noah at Sunday’s church service at Lewis. The choir sang a special number. Special treats were served by the Jones family of Lewis.

The combined Siren – Lewis Lenten service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Siren UM church with a meal at 6 p.m. Welcome.

Belated happy 80th birthday to Mark McClay last Saturday when friends gathered at Shooters Bar to celebrate the occasion.

ily of humans. The human family becomes their pack or pride and in their mind, certain rules apply to this arrangement for survival.

To live in a family, dogs need rules, boundaries and limitations. When dogs live with humans, the humans become the dog’s pack. For this relationship to succeed, the human must be perceived as the pack leader.

To a dog, constant affection, gifts and accommodations without rules and boundaries go against a dog’s natural instinct. They understand this behavior as an invitation to take over the role of leader since the human obviously isn’t one.

And when that happens, all kinds of mayhem ensues.

The anthropomorphic owner can’t understand why Fido is misbehaving; “I give him everything!” Without an understanding of a dog’s unique emotional makeup and relying on our understanding of human emotions, we are sending inappropriate messages to our pets. For example, by hugging and talking in “baby talk” to a frightened dog, the dog actually sees you as being weaker than himself. Being surrounded by a weaker being, the original fear intensifies. A dog pack leader should ignore the frightening event and send the message that this is no big deal. In this instance, the pack leader gives confidence to their pet by explaining in actions, the response that is desired.

A dog that understands its position within the pack as a follower is a calm, submissive, happy pet. They aren’t leading themselves into trouble by ripping up the sofa or eating off of the counters. They are following rules that allow the human household to run smoothly, without misunderstood scolding and punishment. By being the leader, the pet owner is allowing their pet the luxury of relaxing in the follower role and also attaining a happy balance in the rewarding relationship between themselves and their pet.

Misbehaving family pets are surrendered to the shelter every day. It’s usually not the pet’s fault, but instead the pet owners who couldn’t bring themselves to treat their dog like a dog. And then there are those humans who treat their pet like a sub-being, but that is a whole other can of worms.

Enjoy the animal in your pet. It will make you human.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery 715 268-7387 or online: arnellhumane.org.

Siren Senior Center Dining at Five will be this Thursday, March 5, so if you are planning on attending call 715-349-2845 or 715-349-7810 to make your reservation.

I have a request from the card gals who claim that a pair of paper-trimming scissors is missing from their card inventory.

If anyone has seen them, please return them to the craft room. This pair of scissors goes way back to when we first started making cards so naturally they are a favorite. We have purchased two new pair, but they just don’t cut as well as our old faithful pair. Every once in a while items come up missing at the center so just a note that unless we have it marked free for the taking, things are being used by someone and if in doubt ask if it is for sale or free for the taking.

Thanks to Corrine Root we have a new item in our craft shop. Abby Brand asked her if she could make a corn bag, which is comparable to a heating pad, which a person can use for pain relief instead of an electric heating pad. Her request was granted and Corrine has made a few extras that are for sale in the craft shop, so stop in and have a look. All you have to do is pop them in a microwave oven for a few minutes and you have a cheap “green” heating pad.

Birthdays for the month of March are: Myrna Thomas, Ann Smith, Don Oltman and Helmi Larson. We will be celebrating with them after the monthly senior meeting on March 17, with our usual birthday cake. Our senior meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. every third Tuesday of the month. There is no charge to be a member of our center and we encourage all seniors who are interested to come and sit in at our meetings.

The Feet First ladies will be here on Monday, March 16.

You can make your reservation by calling the center. Appointments are from 9 a.m. to noon.

We had very good turnouts for our Dime Bingo and cards this week. The weather was nice and 24 people showed up on Tuesday and Wednesday to play Bingo and 500 and Spades.

Everyone is welcome to come and join us on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and participate in these activities. All of the action begins at 1 p.m.

Keep in mind that we have our donation box for the Burnett County Humane Society. Another box was delivered last week to them and they are so appreciative of our efforts. I noticed Mel and Marge Nielsen dropping a bag of puppy food in the box the other day, so we have a start for the next delivery. Thanks to all of you who are donating.

Volunteer month is coming up and I think it is time to thank our regular volunteers who keep the center running smoothly.

Keep in mind that we have no salaried people so everything is voluntary. First, Abby and Don Brand, who faithfully come and open the center daily. Ed and Della Smythe, who take charge on Tuesday, Marge Nyberg and Millie Hartshorn, who

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hold the fort down on Wednesday and Friday afternoons and Lou Jappe and his fellow pool players, who are in charge on Thursday afternoon. Gerry Vogel faithfully empties and carries out all of the garbage from the main dining room. Marge Nyberg, our pop lady, purchases and fills the refrigerator with pop daily and all the proceeds go to the center. Millie Hartshorn, who we have officially named the manager of our craft shop, keeps everything in order in the shop and marks prices on all donations. All of our regulars who come out and work at our fund raising activities. Last but not least, Lou Jappe, Ralph Severson, Ed Smyth, Don Brand and Don Oltman, who do the majority of the repairs, lawn care and allaround maintenance. Our center wouldn’t be as successful as it is without you. If I have missed anyone, I am sorry, but we want you to know that we appreciate you!

We would like to extend our sympathy to the families of Ralph Selvig and Isabelle Schindler who passed away last week. Both were regulars at our center. Ralph has spent the last few years at Middle River so we have missed his presence, but Isabelle graced our card tables every Wednesday and was a sharp 500-card player.

Winners at 500 last week were Clara Palomaki, Carl Link, Ed Berdal and Ella Gonnsen. Spade winners were, Elle Gonnsen, Myrna Thomas, Clara Palomaki, Dick Klepetka and Inez Pearson.

The pool table is available in the mornings for anyone who wants to come and play and the coffeepot is always on for all who want to come out and share the local happenings. Congregate dining is served Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Call 715-349-2845 for reservations. Hope to see you at the center.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Cloverton-Markville It is with sadness that the people of the little townships of Arna and New Dosey met the news of the death of Beverly Vink. Bev and her husband, Joe, were the owners and proprietors of the Duxbury Store. This little place, due to the dedication of Bev and Joe in maintaining it as a 1940s-style general store, gas station and café, became one of Minnesota’s treasures, and Bev was a treasure to all of us.

Smiling and friendly as she took our orders and cooked our meals wearing her apron over her jeans and shirts, she was beloved by all. Our hearts go out to Joe, Gary and all of her family.

Vice President Ruth Ament chaired the February meeting of the East Pine County Wanderers last week. Patrice Winfield presented a draft of a sign for the club that she had designed and it was approved for printing. Dave Baker presented an update of the progress of the Minnesota Health Plan. Ruth and Gary Ament brought the birthday cake and door prize. The prize, a ceramic ther-

mometer, was won by Marlene Mishler. New members to the club were Marge and Allen Wolf. February birthdays were Don Mishler, Gary Ament, Rosie Yaekel and Marge Wolf.

Marlene and Don Mishler joined Sharon and Doug Panek from Frederic at Tobie’s Restaurant recently to celebrate Don and Sharon’s birthdays. Sharon had made a fleece throw and two pillows for Don. After the meal, the four of them had some fun at the Grand Casino.

Deloris Schirmer dropped her tax materials off in Askov the other day, then ventured on to Chris’ Food Center to stock up on food.

On the homefront, Dave and I attended the memorial service at the Northland Community Center for Greg Coffin who died recently of lung cancer. Greg and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Dairyland on Kingsdale Road. It was a sad event. Greg was in his 50s. Our thoughts are with his family.

Count your blessings wherever you are.

Interstate Park news Nature story time at the park 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 Julie at 715-483-3747.

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Birth announcements Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

A boy, Sterling Melvin Graf, born Jan. 2, 2009, to Melissa Ash and Dustin Graf, Turtle Lake. Sterling weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz.

••• A boy, Wyatt James Langness, born Feb. 10, 2009, to Jessie and Jeff Langness, Amery. Wyatt weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A boy, Peyton John Wuellner, born Feb. 10, 2009, to Bob and Michelle Wuellner, St. Croix Falls. Peyton weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A girl, Piper Elizabeth Chenal, born Feb. 11, 2009, to Brian and Jessica Chenal, Shafer, Minn. Piper weighed 5 lbs., 3 oz.

••• A boy, Darren Glen Vadner, born Feb. 14, 2009, to Jessi Wetley and Daniel Vadner, Milltown. Darren weighed 5 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A girl, Samantha Kay Miron, born Feb. 16, 2009, to Amy and Jake Miron, Dresser.

Samantha weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A girl, Marrissa LeeAnn Nadeau, born Feb. 17, 2009, to Jessica Kiggins and Corey Nadeau, Siren. Marrissa weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz.

••• A girl, Peyton Catherine Marie Smallwood, born Feb. 17, 2009, to Jennifer Tober and Sean Smallwood, Grantsburg. Peyton weighed 5 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A girl, Harmony Elizabeth Merrill, born Feb. 20, 2009, to Angela Lowe and Milo Merrill Jr., Luck. Harmony weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz.

••• A girl, Madisyn Chase Lindstrom, born Feb. 23, 2009, to Trevor and Katie Lindstrom, St. Croix Falls. Madisyn weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A girl, Addison Leigh Blechinger, born Feb. 23, 2009, to Gina and Dan Blechinger, Frederic. Addison weighed 6 lbs., 10 oz.

••• A boy, Preston William Hammes, born Feb. 24, 2009, to Nicole Simon, Grantsburg, and Anthony Hammes, Lino Lakes, Minn.

Preston weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A boy, John Thomas Bruzek IV, born Feb. 24, 2009, to Jessica and John Bruzek III, Frederic. John weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz.

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Born at Burnett Medical Center:

A boy, Reese Allen Peterson, born March 1, 2009, to Jessica and Darren Peterson, Frederic. Reese weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz. and was 21-1/2 inches long. His sister is Isabella.

Grandparents are Rick and Kelly Trickor of Luck and Sandra Reimenschieder of Roseville, Minn. Great-grandparents are Lois and Baldy Baldwin of Luck.

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Polk-Burnett Retired Educators Association meeting FREDERIC – The Polk-Burnett Retired Educators Association will hold their Thursday, March 12, meeting at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Frederic. All retired educators, administrators and support personnel are cordially invited to attend. The Frederic swing choir,

under the direction of Greg Heine, will provide the entertainment following the noon meal. Please make reservations with your contact person by Monday, March 9. Marie Weinzierl and Dorothy Mattson, 715-648-5395, are in charge of the arrangements. - submitted

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Pictured (L to R): Logan Hacker, Melissa Jenssen, Gena Pearson, Morgan Denny, Stacie Buck, Krystal Stage, Karissa Giller and Shane Buchholz. Missing: Jeff Holmes and Justin Virkus. – Photo submitted LUCK – Ten students made it into the Keyboarding Hall of Fame at Luck High School during the first semester.

Throughout the semester, Mrs. Hunter’s information processing students take one-minute timings, twice a week. Students who have an average of 60 words per minute or higher make it into the hall of fame. New students are: Jeff Holmes, 99 w.p.m.; Shane Buchholz, 97 w.p.m.; Stacie Buck, 96 w.p.m.; Logan Hacker, 79 w.p.m.; Justin Virkus, 73 w.p.m.; Gena Pearson, 69 w.p.m.; Morgan Denny, 68 w.p.m.; Krystal Stage, 66 w.p.m.; Karissa Giller, 61 w.p.m. and Melissa Jenssen, 60 w.p.m. They join these current hall of famers: Gina Armour, 107 w.p.m.; Derek Bergman, 101 w.p.m.; Raya Madison, 96 w.p.m.; Cody Richert, 94 w.p.m.; Amanda Hansen, 92 w.p.m.; Mitch Klatt, 91 w.p.m.; Nick Morgan, 91 w.p.m.; Jordyn McGinnity,

86 w.p.m.; Brooke Olson, 85 w.p.m.; Heather Emerson, 85 w.p.m.; Maddie Corredato, 84 w.p.m.; Roy Palmer, 84 w.p.m.; Casey Hatten, 81 w.p.m.; Nate Armour, 80 w.p.m.; Micah Miles, 80 w.p.m.; Brennan Olson, 80 w.p.m.; Brianna Rooney, 80 w.p.m.; Nick Lang, 79 w.p.m.; Briana Stage, 79 w.p.m.; Cassae Foerst, 76 w.p.m.; Harlan Opitz, 76 w.p.m.; Brittany Douglas, 73 w.p.m.; Abby Richert, 71 w.p.m.; MyKayla Naughton, 69 w.p.m.; Megan Hacker, 68 w.p.m.; Chelsea Rasmussen, 68 w.p.m.; Meghan Bailey, 65 w.p.m.; Amanda Meyer, 65 w.p.m.; Ashley Opitz, 65 w.p.m. and Evan Armour, 64 w.p.m. (Achieved in 7th grade keyboarding): Brittney Kunze, 64 w.p.m.; Kasey Johnson, 64 w.p.m.; Mary MaidenMueller, 64 w.p.m.; Ashley Gubrud, 61 w.p.m; Paula Neumann, 61 w.p.m. and Ashley Schebo, 60 w.p.m. - submitted

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Pioneer Memoirs This is the sixth installment of a publication of memoirs written in 1947 by Frederic pioneer Alice Dahlin Lund. Editor

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by Alice Dahlin Lund It is not good for man to live alone. Two of our friends found that out. They were two very fine and honest men. They each bought a farm, but found it hard to do both the farm work and housework too.

Since there were no girls in our community, they decided to advertise for girls. In a short time they had a reply to their advertisement, and they started to correspond with them. The girls liked their letters and decided to come up and look things over. One of the young men lived only a mile from our place.

One day father went up to see him about something. He had been washing clothes and had an axe lying on the stove heating. Father asked what he was doing with the axe. “Oh,” he replied, “I have no flat iron, so I thought I could iron my shirt with an axe. If I could just get the cuffs and collar ironed, I could wear my coat so that the rest would not show. Father told him to bundle up his clothes and he would take them home and have his wife do them up extra nice.

Eric got his shirts and they were starched and ironed beautifully. He told father the girls were coming on the next stage, which was the following week.

The girls came and they also married them.

The homes that these girls moved into were simple log cabins consisting of one room, but they never complained. They went to work on the farm and worked just as hard as their husbands. They cleared and burned brush piles and helped grub stumps and cut and stacked hay and grain. In a few years they built new houses and barns, as their herds grew larger they needed more room, and as the years rolled by their family increased and two new homes were built also.

Shortly after they were married, we had a big community picnic. I think it was the Fourth of July. The men got together the day before the picnic and cleared a picnic ground and put up tables and seats.

The big day came and men, women and children gathered from all around, bringing large baskets of food. The newlyweds were there too. Of course, everybody was glad to meet the new brides.

My father was speaker for the day. We children had to sit very quietly during father’s speech and the singing, but we did not listen to the speech very much. Our little minds were too busy thinking about all of the good food we were going to have to eat.

This was the first picnic in this community, so it seemed to be a big affair. After this we got together more often. We had Sunday school picnics, get-together parties as well as ladies aids and camp meetings.

In the spring we used to go together and shear the sheep. We came in the morning and spent all day.

Those who had many sheep had to invite more ladies, for they usually did all of that work. The lady who gave the party had her hands full doing the cooking. We served lunch consisting of coffee, lump sugar and sweet rusks and cookies or something similar. At noon we served lunch again. We even had our supper before we left in the evening. Children were allowed to go to those parties too, and it was fun for all, old and young. The work was completed and they had a good visit.

After all the sheep in the neighborhood were sheared, then came the soapmaking. Most of the ladies did their work alone. At home my mother made the soap, with the help of our closest neighbor lady, who would come over. They would work together and divide the soap. My father made a soapcooking rig. He made a big barrel out of a hollow log.

This was for the ashes, which were used in making the lye for the soap. He then made a large trough for

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the lye. One end was made solid for the barrel to stand on and grooves were made in that so the lye could run down into the trough. First we placed twigs in the bottom of the barrel, putting straw on the twigs. We filled the barrel with nice wood ashes, adding water from time to time until we had as much lye as we needed. When the lye was strong enough to float an egg or a potato, it was ready for making soap. So they hung up a large kettle over the fire and put Vignettes iron the lye in it with tallow or other fats that they had saved during the winter. When the soap started to thicken, the kettle had to be watched very closely or it would boil over. When the soap had been cooked enough, it was stirred over and over again. It was beaten until it became white. The more it was beaten, the more white the soap became. It was then put in kegs, crocks or whatever utensil they had and was then put away in the cellar or the granary.

Well, during the summer each one was busy with her own work. The women helped with the outdoor work, gardening, haying and all sorts of chores. They did anything they could to help. They even grubbed stumps.

The farmers did not have enough milk cows of their own to make a supply of cheese for their families so they would all get together, bringing their fresh milk to one home and spend the day there making cheese, visiting, eating and all in all having a good time talking over many things. Another day they would gather in the same manner at another home, rotating until all had a nice supply of good cheese. These gatherings were far from dull, for old and young feasted and had a very jolly time. They usually made the cheese for the pastor and his family and would always make them as big and nice as they could.

They brought their milk in milk cans or other large containers. The milk, with rennet added to it, was heated until a soft, gummy cheese appeared at the top of each vessel. A clean, soft, white cloth was placed inside of some forms that had holes in the bottom. This soft, gummy cheese would then be poured inside of the cloth and the whey would run out of these holes. It required a lot of hard pressing by hand.

It was really a big job. The cheese would then be put away in a clean place with a heavy plate or other weight and left to age. Some added a certain seed to flavor some of the cheese, and others made a sandy cheese out of the whey that had a sweet, burnt taste.

Let me tell you about rennet. It is now bought in tablets or powder form, but it might interest you to know that the rennet is really the inner membrane of a calf’s stomach, and is used in coagulating milk. The pioneers made their own rennet. I remember well when my mother made it. It required a lot of work.

Right after the birth, a calf was placed in a clean pen.

My mother washed this pen every day and the calf was fed only fresh clean milk. Just before butchering they would give it a gallon of fresh milk and that would curdle in his stomach. Just how it was done, I do not know, but his stomach was removed, and it and the contents were preserved in a cloth bag which was hung up to dry. All this might seem funny to the present age, but I think you will find that rennet is still important to making cheese.

Father tanned hides from animals for shoes, boots and harnesses. The sheepskin was used for vests and robes. Every family had one or more of these robes.

The winters were cold, and the robes had many uses.

– With information submitted by Brian Johnson’s family.

– From Betty Fenton, director of public relations, Frederic Area Historical Society.

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS Amery Public Library Library notes

The Big Library Book and Debt Retirement Garage Sale will be held by the Friends of the Library and the fundraising committee on March 6 and 7, during library hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the 6th and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 7th. Stop in and check out the bargains on household items, books, CDs, DVDs and videos.

Thank you to all the Friends of the Library who helped build shelves for the sale, Marv Nevala, Rick Nevala, Gene Johnson, Herb Booe, Herb Buck and Jim Ruehmann.

Thanks to the city crew who built the tables and the hanging rack, to all the Friends who organized the sale, and to everyone who worked and donated.

Story time this week will be done by Lora Van Blaricom with special guests Claire Scriba and Gilly, her therapy dog, while Elaine is in Florida.

Friends of the Library book group meets on Monday, March 16, at 7 p.m., to discuss “The

Persian Pickle Club,” by Sandra Dallas. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk and join us for exciting book talk.

Otaku Club meets on Tuesdays at 5 p.m., for teens and older who love manga, anime and gaming. Stop in and check it out if you are a teen.

Teens Read book group meets on Monday, March 30, to discuss, “Born to Rock,” by Gordon Korman. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk and join us from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for snack and book talk.

Mark your calendars for the Amery’s Got Talent show on Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m.

Come to the high school auditorium to be amazed at the local talent exhibited there to benefit the library expansion.

Teen Tech Week – March 9 through March 13

Calling all teen techies – this is your week at the library. We will have three computers reserved for teen use during Teen Tech Week between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday and from 4 – 5 p.m. on Friday. Or bring your laptop and explore online gaming, podcasting, and Facebook and other social networking sites.

Experiment with SpliceMusic.com and Audacity to record, remix and produce your own digital music. It’s real, it’s free, it’s fun! Bring your friends and hang out with other teen techies. Share ideas, strategies and interests. It’s a great time to be a kid at the library.

Beading with Wilma is a free program for all who are interested in learning the techniques of beading. Are you working on a 4-H project? Want some ideas for creative gifts and jewelry? Or are you just one of those people who are interested in everything?

Join our monthly beading class with Wilma Gray at the Luck Library. Every third Thursday, we will be beading from 3 – 4 p.m. We hope to see you March 19, at 3 p.m. at the library. Bring in your projects. Share your ideas. Meet great people. See you at the library

Library hours

Reschedule

Outlaws and gangsters

Hours are Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Balsam Lake Public Library Story time

Story time is at 11 a.m. every Wednesday here at the library. All ages are welcome to join us for stories, crafts, music and snacks.

Going green

Do you have extra canvas bags? Please bring your extras to the library –we will use them instead of plastic. Recycle and reuse, every little bit helps.

Food shelf

We are now a food donation drop-off site for Loaves and Fishes food shelf, which serves Luck and Unity school districts. Each bag of food that goes to a family needs to have canned meat, canned fruit, peanut butter, a can of juice, box or bag of cereal, toilet paper and soap.

Book club

Our selection for March is “Nineteen Minutes,” by Jodi Picoult. Best-seller Picoult, "My Sister’s Keeper,” takes on another contemporary, hot-button issue in her brilliantly told new

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thriller about a high school shooting. Peter Houghton, an alienated teen who has been bullied for years by the popular crowd, brings weapons to his high school in Sterling, N.H., one day and opens fire, killing 10 people.

Flashbacks reveal how bullying caused Peter to retreat into a world of violent computer games. Alex Cormier, the judge assigned to Peter’s case, tries to maintain her objectivity as she struggles to understand her daughter, Josie, one of the surviving witnesses of the shooting. The author’s insights into her characters’ deep-seated emotions brings this ripped-from-the-headlines read chillingly alive. Book club meets at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18.

Hours

Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake. Hours are Monday 10 a.m. -8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.

– 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Web site at www.balsamlakepubliclibrary.org.

Polk County Library Federation Dr. Seuss (aka Theodor Geisel) celebrates his birthday March 2. He would have been 105 years old. Children old and young remember such stories as “Green Eggs and Ham,” “The Cat in the Hat” and “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.”

He published over 60 books; characterized by imaginative characters, rhyme and frequent use of trisyllabic meter. - From Wikpedia, the free encyclopedia Check it out @ the library!

The director of the Polk County Library Federation is Colleen Gifford, assistant and the assistant librarian/ clerk is Tina Riley. Please call the Polk County Library Federation for more information, 715-4858680. The Polk County Library Federation is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Due to our unscheduled blizzard last Thursday, we had to cancel our program with local author Kathleen Melin. We have rescheduled Kathleen for Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. The media browse will begin at 6:30 p.m. Media Browse is a display of the many different types of educational materials, kits and publications our patrons can receive through the MORE system. We will show you how to order them and in what ways they can help you supplement your curriculum, day care program or other educational program you may want to present.

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Beading with Wilma

Author John Koblas will be speaking at Luck Library Saturday, March 21, at 2 p.m., about the great gangsters of the 1930s and their lives in Polk and Burnett counties. This engaging speaker and prolific author will bring history to life. Be sure to mark your calendars for this high-interest event.

Hours

Monday 1-5 p.m., Tuesday 1-8 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 1-8 p.m., Friday 1-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.noon.

Frederic Public Library Wednesday story time

Story time for preschoolers and their caregivers is on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The March theme is zoos, so be sure to bring your best wild-animal voices!

Book groups to meet

The Thursday morning book group will meet March 19, at 10 a.m., to talk about “The Good Earth,” by Pearl Buck, the classic novel of a Chinese peasant farmer who grows rich and brings on tragedy as he betrays his family and neglects the earth he had worshipped. The evening book group will meet March 19, at 7 p.m., to discuss Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451,” an American classic on censorship and book burning.

Copies of both titles are available at the library, and new members are always welcome.

We all need Friends

The Friends of the Frederic Library is an organization that values the public library as a vital community resource, and supports the

library through fundraising, sponsorship, and advocacy efforts. The group meets four times each year, and works at a variety of library events. If you love public libraries, consider becoming a Friend.

For more information, please contact the library.

Food shelf depends on us

Please bring an item or two for the local food shelf when you visit the library – your donations will make you feel good and will help those in need.

Free wireless access at the library

If you have a laptop with a wireless card, bring it to the library to use the free wireless Internet access. Cozy chairs and hot coffee are waiting for you.

Hours and information

Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak Street West.

715-327-4979, e-mail fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Regular hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Polk County Library Hours Osceola Public Library Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our phone number is 715-294-2310, and our Web address is www.osceolapubliclibrary.org.

St. Croix Falls Public Library Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, except Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed on Sunday. 715-483-1777. E-mail: scflibrary@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Online: www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Centuria Public Library Monday: Noon - 5 p.m.; Tuesday: noon - 7 p.m.; Wednesday: noon - 5 p.m.; Thursday: noon - 7 p.m.; Friday: closed; and Saturday: 10 a.m. - noon.

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We will also be showcasing educational Web sites and online learning games for all ages.

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Dresser Public Library Monday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday noon–5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–noon and 1–7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Milltown Public Library The library hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.

– 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sunday closed.

Clear Lake Public Library Monday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Wednesday: 2 - 8 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. We can be reached by phone at 715-263-2802 or by e-mail at clearlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

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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 post-St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m.

Led by singer-songwriter Jeremey 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 pub scene, the Sweet Colleens offer a wide range of musical backgrounds that have formed their musical sensibilities.

Jeremy Greenhouse - vocals, guitar, fiddle, mandolin and 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 sought-after studio musician who has played with many of the Twin Cities best artists. Pete Sandvik - accordion, guitar and vocals, brings Cajun and rock influences and classically trained dexterity to his accordion playing with the Sweet Colleens. Dave Bade - bass, and vocals, offers rock-solid bass during the Sweet Colleens live shows, and every-

sical ensembles. Together, The Sweet Colleens offer a unique, high-energy, roots sound.

“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.”

Tickets for the Sweet Colleens are on sale now with advance seating at $20 or $25 at the door. The concert is Flex Pass eligible for subscribers, who are urged to use their discount dining cards at participating restaurants.

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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Saturday, M $14… “Bee “We love Curves,” said members of the Gandy Dancer Team, winners of this mashed potat year’s Community Wellness Challenge. They explained that the challenge was $12… “Gri a lot of work and effort, but the end result was worth it. The end result for soup the or salad EVERY FRID Gandy Dancer Team was 10.75 inches and 48.25 pounds lost and a trophy $12… GRE gained. Shown with the trophy are (L to R): Curves owner Janet Swenson, Toots Ruedy, Karen Steffen, Sue Johnson and Susan Steffen. Not shownsauce is - served Reser Pam Wagner. Swenson congratulated the Curve 1 team, which was a close Wednesdays second, with 9.5 inches and 33 pounds lost. That team consists of Teressa Thursdays W 2/26 will be C Gramer, Marge Swedberg, Kathy Freese, Carol Doriott and Linda Peterson. fe Even with the Community Wellness Challenge over for this year, there isSaturdays still plenty going on at Curves. A food drive ends March 28. This year’s goal is 2,009 pounds of food. Curves is also sponsoring free monthly weight management classes. Both evening and day classes are available and interested participants may start at any session and attend as many as they have time for. The classes are open to the public. For more information, call Curves in Webster at 715-866-8018. - Photo by Sherill Summer

Visit The Orchard This Fall 6,000+ Trees - Orchard Trail - Gazebos - Bakery Horse Carriage Rides - Pick Your Own Apples - Lots Of Fun!

INDIAN CREEK ORCHARD

Winery & Grille Orchard Location (120 N. Washington, St. Croix Falls)

(download a map: www.honeycrisp.net)

Saturday ALL DAY (3/7) APPLE TREES - ORDER NOW! $5 Elk Burger (1/3 lb.)

Weather-hardy rootstocks are in short supply this year, order your $6 Kabob (steak/chicken/shrimp) trees now! Availability is limited, order ASAP $6 Greek or Caesar Salad Honeycrisp.......$22 Haralson..............$20 Saturday: (5 - 9 p.m.)

Zestar...............$22 Snow Sweet.........$22 (new U of M) $12 Baby-back Rib’s Special Sweet 16...........$20 Honey Gold.........$22 $12 Shrimp/Scallop Pasta McIntosh..........$20 Crab....................$18 Cortland..........$18 $1 Off bottle beer or glass of wine Cherry..............$20 Pear......................$20 Others Available (37 different wines by the glass) Highbush Potted Blueberry Plants.........$10 Sunday ALL DAY!! $5 Burger (1/3-lb. beef) Buy 12 Trees: $2 DISCOUNT Per Tree $4 Elk or Louie’s Meats Bratwurst Buy 24 Trees: $3 DISCOUNT Per Tree $5 House Salad Buy 36+ Trees: $4 DISCOUNT Per Tree $2 Apple Salsa & Chips $1 Off bottle beer or glass of wine We partnered with another orchard and grew these weather-hardy $2 Off any bottle of Wis. Wine trees, they are mostly on cold climate BUD 9 rootstock.

RECESSION PROOF YOURSELF: PLANT YOUR OWN APPLES. Apple Tree Orders must be at least 50% prepaid (Master/Visa/Discover/Amer. Express/Check/Cash) Orchard pickup dates: 4/17, 4/18, 5/1, 5/2, 5/8, 5/9. In St. Croix Falls (at the Winery & Grille) on: 5/14/5/15, 5/16 Order Trees at: 715-491-6978 Our Orchard Mobile Number 479723 28L 18a-e Orchard: 715-653-2689 - Winery & Grille: 715-483-2829 - www.honeycrisp.net - Fax: 715-822-8258

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Family fifittness classes offered through Luck Community Education LUCK – See and feel the benefits of aerobics. Two no-cost sessions will be offered through Luck Community Education on Tuesday, March 10, and Thursday, March 12, from 7 - 8 p.m., at the Luck School. WITC instructor Anne Schaffer will lead the group through exercises to improve in all elements of fitness including flexibility, muscular strength and cardiovascular.

Bring as many family members as possible; youngsters, teens and adults who exercise together all benefit. All levels of experience are welcome to participate.

If you enjoy these free classes, a six-week class will begin in mid-March.

Water aerobics is another way to get back into shape with WITC instructor Stephanie Robinson. The Luck Country Inn pool is a great place for a small group to benefit from a cardio workout without the high impact of regular aerobics. The resistance of the water gives a good all-over workout, while strengthening various muscle groups. The buoyancy of the water means less

stress on your body, and no swimming skills are required. The next six-week session will be March 10 – April 16 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Choose either the 4-5 p.m. or 5-6 p.m. class. The course fee is $33.12 and only $4 for people age 62 and up.

Yoga for Youth is a fun way to connect and keep in shape with your kids! Children and caregivers will learn basic concepts such as breathing and posture used in yoga. This class will involve both kids and adults while learning child-appropriate poses such as cat, dog, flower and shark. WITC instructor Kristin Boland has learned with her own children the benefits of yoga, and is qualified to share her knowledge with other parents and caregivers.

The six-week class will begin on Wednesday, March 18, from 1 – 1:45 p.m., at the Luck Library. Recommended ages for youth is from 18 months to 5 years.

Parents/caregivers must also attend. Participation is encouraged, but not required. The course fee is $13.71.

Contact Luck Community Education about any of the classes above at 472-2152 ext. 103. Preregistration is required. – from Luck Community Education

Water aerobics instructor Stephanie Robinson and students work muscles using foam barbells in the Luck Country Inn pool.

Children and parents practice the “mountain” yoga pose with instructor Kristin Boland (R) during the Yoga for Youth class offered through Luck Community Education. – Photos submitted

Spring Elderhostel program set at Trees for Tomorrow EAGLE RIVER – Spring is a magical time of rebirth in the north woods. During a seven-day Elderhostel program, called Northwoods Birding by Trail and Canoe, participants will be looking for many different species of birds both by land and canoeing the many waterways in the area. Laura Erickson, voice of the National Public Radio program, “For the Birds,” will be there to share her knowledge and love of our avian friends, along with the knowledgeable staff of Trees For Tomorrow.

Designed for the beginning/intermediate birder, this workshop provides skills allowing identification of warblers, raptors, waterfowl and many other species

that call the north woods home. “One highlight of the participants experience is going in the field to hear evening-active birds such as owls, whippoorwills and nighthawks,” Walters explains. Of course, looking through a spotting scope to see colorful birds up close is equally exciting for others!

Those in the area wishing to commute can attend this program or you may choose to stay in the housing available on-site. All equipment is provided, although participants are encouraged to bring their own pair of binoculars. For additional details on the program, facilities, or registration procedures, please contact Troy Walters at Trees For Tomorrow:

troy@treesfortomorrow.com or 715-479-6456, ext. 232.

Elderhostel programs are extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. Trees For Tomorrow currently offers eight active outdoor programs for those interested in exploring the Northwoods of Wisconsin.

To register or receive an Elderhostel catalog, call 877426-8056 or visit www.elderhostel.org.

If you need any further information or assistance, please contact Troy Walters at Trees For Tomorrow, 715479-6456 or troy@treesfortomorrow.com. There is also more information on their Web site at www.treesfortomorrow.com. - submitted

Round-robin pulpit exchange begins BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - The United Methodist Pastors of Circuit 02 are doing a round-robin pulpit exchange on Wednesdays in the two-county area. The series will feature the “I AM” sayings of Jesus.

It begins this week on Wednesday, March 4, with the following schedule:

• Pastor Freddie Kirk will be at Siren UMC at 7 p.m.

- “I AM the Resurrection and the Life.”

• The Rev. Tom Cook will be at Webster UMC at 6:30 p.m. - “I AM the Door.”

• Pastor Cindy Glocke will be at St. Croix Falls UMC at 7 p.m. - “I AM the Bread of Life” • Pastor Mike Weaver will be at Holy Trinity UMC at

6:30 p.m. – “I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life.”

• Pastor Paul Foulke will be at Atlas UMC at 7 p.m. “I AM the Light of the World.”

• The Rev. Carolyn Saunders will be at Frederic St. Luke’s UMC at 5:45 p.m. - “I AM the Vine.”

The public is invited to attend the presentations. – with submitted information

Luck Library and Museum to receive state award LUCK — The Luck Library and Museum building project has been selected by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to receive a Standing Up for Rural Schools, Libraries, and Communities award.

The award will be presented to a delegation from Luck at a ceremony in Madison on Monday, March 23.

A reception will be held at the Concourse Hotel, with the award presentation in the state Capitol rotunda.

The Standing Up for Rural Schools, Libraries, and Communities award recognizes collaborative efforts between and among schools, libraries and communities.

The award was established in 2005, when eight schools

and communities were recognized for exemplary programs.

A letter from the Wisconsin DPI seeking nominations for the award states, “Wisconsin’s rural areas are alive, healthy and vibrant. While resources are limited, there

are no limits to the enthusiasm, drive and energy that characterize rural areas all across Wisconsin.” — Mary Stirrat with information from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

NARFE to meet DRESSER - The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold a dinner meeting at noon on Thursday, March 12, at the Village Pizzeria in Dresser.

All federal and retired federal employees are welcome. Reservations may be made by calling 294-3185 by noon on Monday, March 9. - submitted

Private pesticide applicator training to be held SPOONER — The Spooner Area UW-Extension Office will conduct a private pesticide applicator training session on Tuesday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spooner Ag Research Station.

People who participate in a training session and successfully complete an evaluation will be certified as private pesticide applicators by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Certification allows applicators to purchase and use restricted-use chemicals such as atrazine, alachlor and others. Certified applicators are also allowed to spray

up to 500 acres each year for hire without having to be a licensed commercial applicator.

The training fee is $30 per private applicator. This amount covers training materials and certification for five years, with no additional fees incurred during the certification period.

Registration for the March 10 session will begin at 9 a.m. with the training/testing session beginning promptly at 9:30 a.m. Materials for the general farming category can be picked up at area county UW-Extension Offices and at the Spooner Ag Research Station.

For private applicators specializing in fruit crops, greenhouses or nurseries, training materials and registration must be purchased through the Private Pesticide Applicators office in Madison.

For those who can’t come to the session, but are interested in becoming certified, individual testing opportunities are also available.

The fee for either certification method is the same. For more information about the private pesticide applicator training call Kevin Schoessow or Otto Wiegand at 635-3506 or 800528-1914. — from UW-Extension

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Wormy and Squirmy

by Wayne M. Anderson “So this is what New Caledonia looks like,” said Wormy, looking at a map at the port’s information center. “It looks like a long cigar.”

The island of New Caledonia does indeed look like a cigar. It is long and skinny, measuring 250 miles long and 32 miles wide. But New Caledonia is no little shrimp. It is the third-largest island in the South Pacific. Australia and New Zealand are No. 1 and No. 2.

“Hey Wormy,” said Squirmy sliding up to his traveling buddy. “Whatcha doing?”

“I’m looking at a world map. And I found New Caledonia. But now I’m trying to find Old Caledonia. Where do you think it is?”

New Caledonia was spotted by the famous English explorer, Captain Cook, in 1774. He thought the area looked like a place in Scotland, which was called Caledonia. So he named the island New Caledonia.

The English and French fought over New Caledonia for years. Finally the French won and took over the island in 1853. Today this French territory is nicknamed “France in the Pacific.”

“Hey Wormy,” said Squirmy, reading some information on the map. “There’s something weird about this place.”

“Don’t tell me it’s another volcano ready to blow its top,” Wormy squeaked, getting ready to run for it.

“No, that’s the strange part. The places we’ve visited so far, Hawaii and Vanuatu, were made from volcanoes.

But New Caledonia is something new.

It’s no volcano,” Squirmy said, puzzled.

Geologists say that New Caledonia was once a part of Australia, and then the “cigar” broke off about 80 million years ago and drifted to its present location. One clue is, New Caledonia has lots of nickel ore on it just like Australia.

Volcanoes don’t have the mineral nickel in them.

“Wow! It says here that Wisconsin played a part in making New Caledonia,” Wormy said with amazement.

“Wisconsin? Really,” shot back Squirmy in disbelief. “I didn’t know the Badger State was involved in making

New Caledonia.”

Actually it was the Wisconsin glaciation period, about 115,000 years ago, that helped form New Caledonia. During this time huge Wayne M. glaciers sucked up thousands of Anderson miles of sea water, dropping The the level of the Anderson ocean by some 490 feet. During Report this “dry” time people left Australia and moved to New Caledonia.

“This is all so interesting,” said Squirmy, reading the free information.

“And I see here in New Caledonia they have lots of cool stuff on it too.”

“Oh, like what? Clue me in, Mr. World Information,” Wormy said looking intently at the facts and figures with a slight smile.

“They have sandalwood,” Squirmy informed his friend.

“Sandalwood? You mean they make sandals out of wood?” Wormy asked.

“No, no, no, Wormy, you got your sandalwood facts on the wrong foot,” Squirmy said chuckling.

Besides the mineral nickel, the rare and expensive tree called sandalwood grows wild on New Caledonia. Its roots are squeezed for the oil to make perfume and incense. When British traders found sandalwood on New Caledonia in 1840, they went bananas! For now they had something to trade with the Chinese, who enjoyed burning sandalwood incense in their temples. The English traded sandalwood for tea. The English love to drink tea.

“Hey, Squirmy, let’s get going and go see New Caledonia,” Wormy said anxiously. “It’s a wonderfully sunny day. So let’s hit the beach!”

“Now you’re talking,” Squirmy affirmed. “We can even go swimming with some of the kids. I read there are some 50,000 kids living around here.”

“Great! Squirmy. On the map I also saw a neat island called Ile de Pins,

Building sand castles in a secluded cave area is always fun.

The traditional Nyungar fire dance is a dangerous and exciting event. – Photos: Wayne Anderson. Illustrations: Jake Ryan, Kaylynn Anderson, John Schneider. where there are tall pine trees just like in Wisconsin. And we can snorkel and swim with all these weird, colorful fish.

One fish looked like a sailboat.”

“OK, Wormy. But I better warn you now,” Squirmy cautioned. “You might get embarrassed when we get to the beach.”

“Me, get embarrassed? What for?”

Wormy asked.

“Some French women on the beach don’t wear the top part of their swimsuit while swimming or relaxing on the beach,” Squirmy revealed.

“What! They go topless,” Wormy yelled, swallowed hard and blushed.

“It’s true. And it’s definitely a different dress code than back home,” Squirmy explained. “But we’re out here to see new things and keep an open mind—even if we wink at things, once in a while.”

Things to remember: New Caledonia is shaped like a cigar.

The island is not made from a volcano, but a broken piece of Australia.

Expensive sandalwood grows wild here.

French women wear their swimsuits

different here than in Wisconsin.

You can e-mail Wormy and Squirmy anytime at: wormyandsquirmy@gmail.com

A handsome schoolboy enjoys the day at the park in Noumea, capital of New Caledonia.

Two children swim in the quiet island waters of Ile de Pins, New Caledonia.

Polk County Badgers awarding scholarships, now accepting '09 applications POLK COUNTY - The Wisconsin Alumni Association’s Polk County Chapter announced that it is accepting applications for the 2009 chapter scholarship.

Polk students who will be sophomores and juniors at UW-Madison in the 2009-2010 academic year are invited to apply. One scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore, and one will be awarded to a junior. The scholarship amount may vary each year, but awards range from $800 to over $1,000.

“These scholarships will assist students in complet-

ing their education at UW-Madison, and we hope that it will encourage high school students in Polk County to attend the university,” said chapter founders and Amery natives, Peter Eng and Kimber Liedl. “These scholarships are a way for the UW alumni in Polk County to give back to the students in our communities.”

The application deadline for the 2009-2010 academic year scholarships is March 27. Scholarships will be awarded to the recipients at the chapter’s May Third

Founder’s Day dinner at Paradise Landing, and the money will be applied towards fall 2009 tuition. Eligible students should contact Pat Cwayna with any additional questions at: Pat Cwayna, Attention: WAA Polk County Chapter, P.O. Box 444, Amery, WI 54001.

For more details about the Polk County Chapter of the Wisconsin Alumni Association or the scholarship, please visit the chapter’s Web site http://www.uwalumni.com/polkcounty. - submitted

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Luck students celebrate Spirit Week 2009

King candidates Mitchell Larson and Glenn Mishler congratulate 2009 King Freeze Tim Kowalik shortly after he was crowned.

LUCK – Recently, the students and faculty of Luck High School were busy with a variety of activities while celebrating Spirit Week 2009. Although the rainy weather on Tuesday caused the cancellation of the traditional outdoor activities, it did not limit the spirit and enthusiasm displayed throughout the week.

Sophomore Adrian Riedman plays the guitar and sings two songs during the talent competition.

Senior James Longhenry keeps four hula hoops spinning for 15 seconds during the obstacle course.

History teacher Matt Dunlap samples’the ingredients after being pied.

The sophomores work together to win the tug-of-war competition.

Luck Elementary concert During the fourth grade’s presentation of “Readin’, ‘Ritin’, and Rockin’ ” in Luck Elementary School’s Midwinter Concert, Morgan Pfaff and Autumn Hermansen perform in the choir-rehearsal scene.

Students in grades three and four of Luck’s Elementary School presented two minimusicals during their Midwinter Concert. The concert, which was originally scheduled for Thursday evening and was postponed until Friday afternoon, Feb. 27, featured the third grade’s presentation of “E – I – E – I Ooops” and the fourth grade’s presentation of “Readin’, ‘Ritin’, and Rockin’.”

During the third grade’s presentation of “E – I – E – I - Ooops,” Mr. and Mrs. Farmer in the Dell, Jeret Hibbs and Heather Lane, sing about their animals. – Photos by Lori Nelson

The entire fourth grade sings about lunchtime during the fourth grade’s presentation of “Readin’, ‘Ritin’, and Rockin’ ” in Luck Elementary School’s MidWinter Concert.

The lost sheep finally find Bo Peep during the third grade’s presentation of “E – I – E – I Ooops” at the Luck Elementary School’s Midwinter Concert, Friday afternoon, Feb. 27.

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Festival Concert 2009

The Grantsburg Schools Music Department presented Festival Concert 2009 on Sunday at the high school auditorium, featuring musical performances by the junior and senior high school bands and choirs, the bell choir and the show choirs. The show was under the direction of Angela Bram (handbells), Andrew Schulz (instrumental), Linda Benge (vocal) and choreographer Renee Anderson.

Photos by Carl Heidel

Cherissa Vollendorf danced and sang “Everything Old is New Again,” by Peter Allen and Carole Bayer Sager, arranged by Billingsly, during the Grantsburg Schools Festival Concert on Sunday, March 1. The song was performed by the high school ladies swing choir.

Kelcy Meyer, Justine Diffee and Devon Trantanella were among members of the handbell choir performing at Sunday’s Festival Concert at Grantsburg High School.

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Basket Bingo fundraiser best ever

by Priscilla Bauer SIREN - When Sandy Eng first told me she was going to organize a Bingo event I looked for the nearest door. I had no intention of playing Bingo. While I have friends who love to play, I found sitting still for all those games drove me crazy.

And to top it off, I wasn’t any good at watching my cards, not to mention the fact other players yelled at me for constantly talking while the numbers were being called.

No, I was no Bingo queen and had no desire to become one. But then Sandy explained to me this was no ordinary Bingo event, but a fundraiser for cancer.

I said I would gladly help as long as I didn’t actually have to play.

Eng and the Pink Ladies Relay for Life team organized the first Hope for A Cure basket Bingo event four years ago with Longaberger baskets given out as the Bingo prizes. The Longaberger Company has been involved in the fight against breast cancer since 1995 when the

Event organizer Sandy Eng looks over the prizes of Longaberger baskets before the Hope for A Cure Basket Bingo cancer fundraiser held Sunday, March 1, at the Northwoods Event Center in Siren.

The Hope for a Cure Basket Bingo cancer fundraiser at the Northwoods Event Center Sunday had the biggest attendance in the event’s four-year history. “There were 165 people at the event. The grand total for all income was $7,263.65 compared to last’s year income of $3,000. The Bingo raised $5,265.”

The rest of the money raised came from the generous donations from businesses and individuals said Eng. company launched its Horizon of Hope campaign, which with its home consultants and the American Cancer Society to date has raised over $13 million for cancer research.

People really loved the event, and Eng and the group decided to make it an annual fundraiser. Each year the event has grown. Last Sunday’s basket Bingo was the biggest ever with the most attendance and most funds raised.

Eng said she was overwhelmed by the response. “This was the best year ever,” said Eng of the event held at the Northwoods Event Center. “There were 165 people at the event. The grand total for all income was $7,263.65 compared to last’s year income of $3,000. The Bingo Sunday raised $5,265.” The rest of the money raised came from the generous donations from businesses and individuals said Eng. The Pink Ladies Relay for Life team and the Burnett County Sentinel are sponsors for the Hope For A Cure Basket Bingo event, and all proceeds raised from the fundraiser are donated to the Burnett County Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.

So did I play some Bingo last Sunday?

Well, I think you either love to play Bingo or you don’t. As for me, I enjoyed just watching, watching everyone else having great fun playing and especially for such a great cause.

John Boyle checks a card to see if it has a good Bingo. Boyle came all the way from Oshkosh to volunteer at Sunday’s basket Bingo event.

Barry Norenberg, son of event organizer Sandy Eng, has been the basket Bingo event’s official Bingo caller ever year since the event started four years ago.

Olivia Brock helps Eleanor Bonneville watch to see if numbers called are on her great-grandmother’s Bingo cards. Bonneville is the mother of one of the event’s organizers, Sandy Eng, and Olivia is Eng’s granddaughter.

Celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday GRANTSBURG - Grantsburg pre-K through thirdgrade students celebrated Dr. Seuss’ 105th birthday on Monday, March 2. The students enjoyed classroom visits from the Cat in the Hat and special guest readers.

Students wore red and white for the birthday fun which also included special activities, games and birthday treats.

LEFT: The Cat in the Hat pops in for a visit with Mrs. Newby’s Nelson kindergarten class.

Bridget Nevin was a guest reader in the Nelson kindergarten rooms on Monday, March 2, for the school’s celebration of Dr. Seuss’ 105th birthday.

Nelson kindergartener Talen Hess’Hollon snuggles up with the Cat in the Hat and a favorite Dr. Seuss book. – Special photos

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Masonic Lodge offificcers installed

CESA announces spelling bee results

More than 65 friends and relatives attended the recent installation of Landmark Masonic Lodge officers and awards ceremony. The officers were installed by MWBro. John Wilke, Grand Master, Installing Master; WBro. Scott Paulson, deputy District Two, Installing Marshal; WBro. Harold Christianson, District Two lecturer, installing chaplain; WBro. Frank Struble, JGS, junior warden; WBro. Arby Humphrey, deputy District One, senior warden. The 2009 officers for Landmark Masonic Lodge are WBro. William Beetcher, PM, SGS, Master; Bro. Scott Mellon, senior warden; Bro. Peter Johnson, junior warden; WBro. David Randall, PM, treasurer; Bro. Neal Chapman, secretary; Bro. Gregory Heine, chaplain; WBro. Dean Daniels, PM, senior deacon and trustee; WBro. Thomas Auer, PM, junior deacon; Bro. Theodore Sandstrom, senior steward; Bro. Craig Swanson, junior steward; Bro. Lowell McFetridge, Tyler. Also shown is WBro. Bill Foote, PM and recipient of a longevity certificate and pin for 55 years of service. After the installation, a lunch was provided by the Frederic Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. - Photo submitted

Scholarships for Master Logger Certifificcation available for a limited time STATEWIDE — Achieve the premier credential in the logging profession — the Master Logger Certification — through a scholarship from Northwest Wisconsin’s Workforce Investment Board. Due to special grant funding from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, the board can sponsor a limited number of logging contractors.

Master Logger Certification, a performance-based program, formally recognizes those loggers who have attained the highest performance standards. They have the utmost level of training and experience and demonstrate an unending commitment to sound forest stewardship. It is the highest form of professional recognition for the logging sector in the state.

Battery Recycling for Households I often get the question, “What do I do with alkaline batteries?” Proven cost-effective and e n v i ro n m e n t a l l y safe recycling processes are not yet universally available for alkaline batteries.

Today’s standard household batteries – the AAs, AAAs, C’s, D’s, and 9 volts that you pick up at the supermarket or drugstore – have been re-engineered so that the components in them are of low toxicity, making them safe to dispose of with your normal trash – (as long as your garbage goes to a modern sanitary landfill). However, one-shot batteries are a waste in many applications.

Even if they’re not hugely toxic, billions of them sitting in landfills isn’t a good thing, and battery consumption just seems to keep going up. Consider this: If you’re using more than a dozen or so disposable batteries per year, you can probably save a lot of money by going to rechargeable. Currently, the best bet is the nickel metal hydride battery – a rechargeable with no toxic heavy metals. These store more electricity, outlast other rechargeables and cost about the same.

There is one warning regarding tossing dead household alkaline batteries in the trash though. If you’re rooting around in a closet, drawer, or storage bin and happen upon old batteries that might have been manufactured prior to 1997 – that is, prior to passage of the Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act of 1996, which began the phase-out of mercury-based household batteries – then they likely contain mercury, should be considered toxic waste, and should be recycled, just save them in

Jen Barton Earth Notes

To obtain the Master Logger Certification, operators meet or exceed strict performance standards, covering seven key responsibilities: Water quality and soil protection; compliance with government regulations; compliances with acceptable silviculture and utilization standards; participation in an ongoing training regimen; implementation of aesthetic management techniques; adherence to a site-specific management plan in agreement with the landowner; and utilization of sound business principles.

Your logging firm may already meet the criteria of the MLC, but you have no way of officially documenting the quality of your logging and business practices. With this certification, you have all the necessary evidence to show that you a plastic bag for the cleansweep collections. Burning batteries is no better, and maybe worse: if they are incinerated/burned, the toxins are released into the atmosphere, and the ash becomes contaminated and thus harder to dispose of safely. Incineration is the major cause of environmental mercury contamination.

Other types of batteries collected at the cleansweep collections, as well as recycling site locations throughout the twocounty service region include zinc carbon, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, lithium ion, lithium, mercury, silver, and lead acid. The button batteries used in cameras, calculators and hearing aids can contain mercuric oxide, silver oxide, or lithium — all of which are toxic and should be recycled properly. Vehicle batteries are accepted free of charge at a number of recycling sites throughout the two-county region, call Jen for locations at 715-635-2197.

There is one program I found that does accept alkaline batteries for recycling; they are called Battery Solutions Inc. This program was designed to help individuals recycle the alkaline batteries they have accumulated from household products.

Go to http://www.batteryrecycling.com to download the step-by-step household battery recycling instructions. For $24, they will send you a container that holds approximately one year’s worth of batteries for an average household, approximately 12 pounds. The iRecycle Kit is a complete battery and handheld electronics recycling kit for households and small business. The kit includes an approved collection box, prepaid shipping and prepaid recycling — everything you need to begin recycling today. For more information on Battery Solutions, please call 800852-8127.

If you’re not sure about the toxic content of your worn-out batteries and can’t recycle them, dispose of them as hazardous waste. Given the energy waste and risk of pollution most batteries represent, however, you may want to take a hard look at your battery needs and see how many you can live without.

perform your job to the highest possible timber harvesting standards. However, many very capable firms cannot afford this process because gathering the evidence for certification requires costly site visits by outside logging experts. Now, you may qualify for a scholarship. If so, it will cover the cost of your application and certification.

The number of scholarships is very limited; apply by March 15. Timber harvesting firms that primarily operate in Northwest Wisconsin will be given preference. For more information and an application form, contact 888-780-4237. For more information on the Master Logger Certification program, visit: http://www.timberpa.com/certification .html. — submitted

TURTLE LAKE – On Wednesday, Feb. 18, 37 young spellers faced off at the CESA No. 11 Regional Badger Spelling Bees that were held at Turtle Lake and Woodville. Listed below are the names and school districts of the young spellers who participated in this year’s CESA No. 11 Bee at Turtle Lake.

District - Student Amery - Mackenzie Amundsen Barron - Nick Prill Cameron - Bethany Daigle Chetek - Carmella DeSerto Clayton - Samantha Fall Cumberland - Micah Weltzin Frederic - Charlie Lindberg Osceola - Jack Rector Prairie Farm - M.S.-Alice Goodlaxon Prairie Farm Elem. - Ian Larson Rice Lake - Allison Gargulak Shell Lake - Seth Olson Spooner - Steven Powers Turtle Lake - Rien Groskopf Unity - Danielle Mares Seth Olson, Shell Lake, took the championship award at Turtle Lake and Nick Prill – Barron took second place. In third place was Rien Groskopf – Turtle Lake. The final two words were “pomegranate” and “eccentric.” - submitted

Burnett Community Library Tax forms are available on the lower level.

Preschool story time is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Craft group is held every Thursday at 10 a.m. Bring your favorite craft to work on.

Adult book club is held the fourth Thursday of every month at 10 a.m.

New books for ages pre-K

“Miss Suzy,” by Miriam Young “Pickle-Chiffon Pie,” by Jolly Roger Bradfield “The Duchess Bakes a Cake,” by Virginia Kahl “Mr. Bear-Squash-You-All-Flat,” by Morrell Gipson “Mr. Pine’s Purple House,” by Leonard Kessler (These books were donated in memory of Jeannette Watral) The Friends of the Burnett Community Li-

brary have prepared gift bags for the newborns at the Burnett Medical Center, which include a bib, a little book and other types of information. The intent is to encourage parents to read to their children. It is never too early to begin this type of activity and to develop a lifelong love of reading in your home.

Tuesday at 10 a.m., the Burnett Community Library book club met on the lower level to discuss “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan,”

by Lisa See. Next month, Tuesday, March 24, the book group will discuss “Beneath a Marble Sky,” by John Shors. If you are interested in attending the book discussions, please contact the library at 715-866-7697 for further details.

Hours

Monday through Thursday open from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Locks of Love donation

On Jan. 3, Madison Hora, 4, had 14 inches of her hair cut at the Nouveau Salon Spa in Siren and donated 12 inches of it to Locks Of Love. – Photos submitted

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"Beauty and the Beast" audition slated GRANTSBURG – Auditions for Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical production of “Beauty and the Beast” will be held on Monday, March 16, at 3:30 to 5 p.m., at the high school auditorium in Grantsburg.

Up to 75 local children and adults, if applicable, are needed to play the roles of Beauty, her sisters and brothers, the

gypsies, the gargoyles, the madrigals, the roses, the servants and the prince.

Auditions are open to anyone age 7 through 95. The auditions process lasts up to two hours, and all auditioners are required to be in attendance the complete time.

Rehearsals will be held from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. throughout the remainder of

the week, with performances scheduled for Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m., at Grantsburg High School.

Two professional actor/directors from PFCT’s staff will direct the production and play the roles of Serafina, the queen of the gypsies and the beast.

Tickets for the performances are $4 for

adults, $2 for children, and are available at the door.

This weeklong Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre residency is being sponsored by Grantsburg Community Education. For more information contact Grantsburg Community Ed. at 715-463-5156, ext. 160.

– submitted

Auditions scheduled FREDERIC - Auditions for Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre original musical production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 16, at Frederic’s elementary school.

A total of 70 Frederic-area children are needed to play the roles of Buck, Luck, Yuck-Yuck, and the rest of the Groundlings; Titania, Oberon, Pease Blosson, Cobweb, Moth, Mustardseed, and the rest of the Sprites; Quince, Flute, Starveling, Snout, Snug, and the under-

studies of the acting troupe; The Duke, Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, Helena, and the rest of the noblemen and noblewomen.

Auditions are open to anyone in the Frederic School District, grades 2 to 12.

The audition process lasts two hours and all those who audition are required to be in attendance the complete time.

No preparation is necessary to audition.

Rehearsals will be held from 3:35 to 8 p.m. the remainder of the week. Performances are scheduled for Friday and

Saturday, March 20 and 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the elementary school gym. Tickets will be available at the door: $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-18. This weeklong Prairie Fire residency is sponsored by Frederic Community Education

with the help of a grant from Polk Burnett Operation Round-up. For more information contact Ann Fawver at 327-4868. – from Frederic Community Ed

Burnett County’s Diabetes Alert Day WEBSTER – On Tuesday, March 24, local Webster Lions and Lioness clubs will join hundreds of Wisconsin clubs who will be reaching out to the public to promote awareness of the high risk of adults and children who already are prediabetic. The increase alone is an estimated 1.06 million adults 20 years and

above.

Volunteers will have information and the diabetes risk test. Eyes and limbs are precious. The test is free, and you can do this at home. See the volunteers at Webster Wayne’s Foods Plus and U.S. Bank, for Alert Day, Tuesday, March 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both sites. – submitted by Mar-

American Legion presents check

Amery American Legion Adjutant Walt Boerum and Vice Commander Dave Mathews presented a check to Kari Flom of Polk County Aging Programs. The check offsets expenses for transportation of area veterans to V.A. hospitals.

Over 200 trips were given last year. – Photo submitted

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Grantsburg second-graders present Presidents on Parade program

Mrs. Johnson held the microphone while Luke Anderson gave the report he wrote on President Zachary Taylor. The Grantsburg Elementary second-graders drew and wrote reports on the 44 presidents, then presented them to parents and family during a special Presidents Day program on Friday, Feb. 20.

Ashley Bistram anxiously stands ready to give her report on President James Madison during the Presidents on Parade program Mrs. Johnson’s secondgrade class presented on Feb. 20.

Second-graders MacKinzie Crandell and Gracie Gerber greeted guests attending Mrs. Johnson’s class’ Presidents Day program at the Grantsburg Elementary School on Feb. 20.

Grantsburg Elementary secondgrader Valerie Kuhn looks a little nervous waiting to present her reports on Presidents Pierce and Coolidge. Each student in Mrs. Johnson’s class had to draw and write reports on several presidents for the Presidents on Parade program the class presented for their families.

Grantsburg second-grader Evan Cordell read his report on President William McKinley with enthusiasm at the Presidents on Parade program Mrs. Johnson’s class had fun giving for parents and family on Feb. 20. Evan and his classmates learned about our presidents by drawing pictures and writing reports for each.

Polk County youth meet Gov. Jim Doyle POLK COUNTY – Four youth from the Polk County FACT movement traveled to Bloomer on Friday, Feb. 20, to listen to Gov. Doyle’s press conference at A-1 Excavating. The youth met Doyle after listening to the press conference, which outlined highlights from his budget proposal recently released on Feb. 17.

FACT stands for Fighting Against Corporate Tobacco and is a youth-driven movement seeking to empower youth to make informed choices about tobacco.

In speaking to the youth from FACT, Doyle thanked them for their efforts in educating their peers about the dangers of secondhand smoke and tobacco use.

“Your efforts help keep young people

from ever starting to use tobacco in the first place,” he said. “I’ve always issued the challenge for someone to find me one 26- or 27-year-old adult who, after researching all the effects of tobacco on the body, would then make the conscious decision to start smoking. It doesn’t happen that way; the tobacco companies get the young people, and once they start, they’re hooked.”

In the coming months, the Polk County FACT group will be joining 31 other active FACT groups across the state to spread the word about the dangers of secondhand smoke and the importance of maintaining tobacco prevention programs for youth in the state. - submitted

St. Croix Falls forensics

The SCF Middle School forensics team, under the direction of coach Terry Benoy, had another successful season as they competed against Ellsworth, Amery, Osceola, Unity and Turtle Lake. They hosted a Level One meet at St. Croix Falls, and team members all earned A ratings. They then traveled to Unity where they performed well and received all blue and one red rating.

Forensics students that participated were: front row (L to R): Marrisa Chamernick, Jaelyn Barkla, Kamille Flandrena, Emily Kessler and Taylor Moen. Back row: Kyle Chapman, Savannah Stone, Brittani Krych, Rachael Castorena and Maggie Singerhouse. - Photo submitted

The youth are (L to R): Mariah Willert, Amery High School, Inga Alexson, Amery Middle School, Kathryn Ebensperger, Unity High School, with Gov. Doyle, and Hillary Porter, Amery High School. – Photo submitted

Battle of the Books

Seventh- and eighth-grade students in Mrs. Benoy’s Battle of the Books class from St. Croix Falls Middle School have been reading voraciously since last August from a list of 20 books. In February, they competed against each other to form the champion team, which competed in the state battle on Feb. 26. Results of the state competition are pending. Pictured (L to R) are Nick Holmes, Maggie Singerhouse, Kody Murphy and Morgan Heichel. – Photo submitted

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To register and for more information for any Unity Community Education class, contact 715-825-2101, ext. 1560 or e-mail tworrell@unity.k12.wi.us.

Ongoing classes Scuba Diving Instruction. Northland Equipment and Diving provides instruction and certification through Unity Community Education.

Call for details.

Water Aerobics. WITC catalog 42-807-412.

Six-week sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning March 31 (class #24918) or May 12 (class #24919), 5 – 5:45 p.m. Cost: $33.12 ($4 seniors 62+). Please write check to WITC. Yoga. Wednesdays, 6 – 6:45 p.m. $36 for 6 weeks, registration fee to community education. Instructor: Ardis Miller.

Underwater Hockey. Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., started March 3, join anytime, meet in observation room by pool. Open to students in grades 7-12.

Hot Shots Gymnastics. Saturdays, March 7

Unity Community Education

through May 9 (skip April 11 and May 2). Ages 10 and older 9 a.m. Ages 8/9 at 10 a.m. Ages 6/7 at 11 a.m. Ages 3 – 5 at noon. Cost: $49 per student. Family discount available if you enroll 3 or more children from the same family. Registration deadline, Thursday, March 5, at noon. Instructor: Sonja Jensen.

Chair Seat Weaving Workshop. WITC course #60-304-600, class #25400. Prerequisite: Intro to Chair Seat Weaving, offered at Unity or Luck. Tuesdays, March 10 to 31, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $32 payable to WITC. Material fee depending upon project. Instructor: Andrea Hildebrandt.

DNR Hunter Safety Certification Classes.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 10 to April 7, (skip April 2), 7 – 9:30 p.m. Cost: $10 payable to community education.

QiGong Level One. Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please bring a bag lunch and wear comfy clothes. Cost: $85 registration fee to community education. Instructor: Denise Gunderson.

Dream-Talk: Decoding symbols and messages in your dreams. WITC #42-560-403, class #28851. Mondays, March 23 and 30, 6 – 8 p.m. Cost: $13.71 registration fee to WITC. $5 material fee paid to instructor on first night of class. Instructor: Tanna Worrell.

Responsible Beverage Service. WITC course #47-311-400, class #24328. Monday, March 30, 6 – 10 p.m. Cost: $20 ($10.29 for seniors age 62+) payable to WITC, Instructor: Michael Kastens.

Feng Shui for Gardeners. Thursday, April 2, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $16 registration fee to community education. Instructor: LaRae Fjellman.

Horse Riding Group Lessons at JJ Arena. #60-091-615. Tuesdays, April 7 to May 26, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m. ages 16 and under (Class #28531), 6 – 7:30 p.m. – ages 17 and older (Class #28532). Cost: $46.27, prepaid registration, payable to WITC, and prepaid horse/arena rental fee of $125 payable to JJ Arena. All fees collected by Unity Community

Luck Community Education

Luck Community Education has a variety of exciting classes lined up. Below are some upcoming classes; visit the Luck School Web site at www.lucksd.k12.wi.us or call 715-4722152 ext. 103 to learn more.

Beginning Digital Cameras. Thursdays and Mondays, March 5, 9, 12 and 16, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $23.41/$4 ages 62+.

Apple Blossom Quilt. Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fee: $18.56/$4 ages 62+.

Chop and Chat: Greek Foods. Monday, March 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $9.60/$9.60 ages 62+.

Beginning Thread Painting. Tuesday, March 17, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $13.71/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Lorraine Lunzer.

Acrylic Painting. Thursdays, March 26, April 2 and 9, 6 – 8 p.m. Fee: $18.56/ $4 ages 62+.

Making Cheese 101. Thursday, March 26, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Mary Falk.

Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be performed March 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m., at the Frederic Elementary School. Tickets are $5 adults, $3 children (ages 3 – 18). Auditions will be held Monday, March 16, 3:35 – 6 p.m., in the elementary school gym for Frederic area children, grades 2 – 12.

Yoga. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Fee: $18.56/$4 age 62+ for six-week course. Call the office for information. Instructor: Sandy King.

Beginning Clogging. Mondays, 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. Fee: $45/6 weeks. Instructor: Sheryl

Keller – 651-500-3214.

Knit Felted Wood Clogs and Scuffs. WITC #25651, #42-815-408. Monday, Feb. 23, March 9 and 16, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Konnie Didlo. Fee: $18.56/$4 age 62+.

Delicate Beaded Chain. WITC #25665, #42815-408. Thursday, March 12, 6 – 8 p.m. $3 material fee to instructor. Fee: $8.85/$4 seniors 62+. Instructor: Wilma Gray.

Computers: Beginner. WITC #65595, #42103-470. Thursday, March 19, April 2 and 16, 5 – 7 p.m. Instructor: Melinda Sorensen. Fee: $23.41/$4 seniors 62+.

Quilting: Appliqué Table Topper. WITC

Yoga for youth. Wednesdays, March 18 – April 22, 1 – 1:45 p.m. at the Luck Public Library. Fee: $13.71/$4 each child in the same family.

Water Aerobics. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 10 – April 23, 4 - 5 p.m. or 5 - 6 p.m. at the Luck Country Inn. Course fee: $33.12/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Stephanie Robinson.

Aerobics. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. Call for new class dates. Fee: $33.12/$4

Frederic Community Education

#25611, #42-304-435. Thursday, March 12 – 26. Instructor: Bev Getschel. Fee: $28.26/$4 seniors 62+.

Dream-Talk: Decoding symbols and messages in your dreams. WITC #25391, #42560-403. Thursday, March 12 and 19, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Tanna Worrel. Fee: $13.71/$4 seniors 62+.

Mail Merge. Tuesday, March 24, 6 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Tanna Worrel. Fee: $9.60.

Cooking with Chop and Chat. Greek Food, WITC #25618, $60-308-601, Tuesday, March 17, 6 – 8 p.m.; German Food, WITC #25619, #60-308-601. Come hungry! Monday, March

Education. Instructor: Julie Jones.

Mike Lynch Starwatch Party. WITC course #42-806-410, class #24055. Thursday, April 16, 8 – 10 p.m. Cost: $12 payable to WITC. Kayak Paddling and Safety. Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. – noon. Cost: $25 payable to community education, plus kayak rental fee if needed, price to be determined. Instructor: Ian Karl.

Painting Sampler, Especially for Seniors! #42-815-408, class #29311. Wednesdays, April 22 to May 27, 10 a.m. – noon. Cost: $33.12/$4 seniors, payable to WITC. A small material fee will be collected each week.

Designing a Radiant Solar System for Domestic Water and Space Heating. April class information coming soon!

Ballroom Dance for Beginners: EastCoast Swing and Rhumba/Chacha. Fridays, June 15, 12, 19 and 26, 6 – 7 p.m.

Cost: $35 per couple, registration fee to community education. Instructor: Rosi Carlson.

ages 62+.

How to register for Luck Community Education classes: Contact Amy Aguado at 715472-2152 ext.

103, or e-mail amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us. You may also call and register for WITC courses at 800-2439482 ext. 4221 or log on to www.witc.edu.

Classes are also listed on the Luck School Web site: www.lucksd.k12.wi.us.

30, 6 – 8 p.m.; Grilling, Tuesday, April 14, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructors: Barb Kass and Mike Miles.

Fee: $9.60 plus $15 for ingredients.

Exploration Station. Toddler play group, ages 1 – 4. Free – every Wednesday evening, open 4 – 6 p.m., in the Preschool Room 159, Frederic Elementary School. Call Erin Hansford at 715-327-45221, ext. 159 or 715-529-0913.

For more information on any class or to register for Frederic Community Education classes call Ann Fawver 715-327-4868 or email fawvera@frederic.k12.wi.us.

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CHURCH NEWS Why me, Lord?

Author Corrie ten Boom shared how, as a young woman, she complained about all the fleas in the WWII concentration camp where she and her sister, Betsy, were confined. Conversely, Betsy saw the fleas as a blessing because they prevented the wardens from coming in to search their room. That meant they had more freedom to read their Bible. It took Corrie years to learn how to look beyond her difficulties to God’s resulting blessings.

Difficulties tend to bring out the best in us, or the worst. Time after time, the Israelites complained dur- Perspectives ing their trek through the wilderness.

They missed their grapes and figs and pomegranates, their melons and cucumbers and sweet onions. They wanted to go back to Egypt, even though they had been slaves there.

The Israelites displayed such childish tantrums that God became angry enough to send a plague and, at one time, even bring death to some. But their “Why poor me?” and “If only …” attitude didn’t stop. Even after God had delivered them out of tight spots, they complained. They also became intensely jealous of Moses and Aaron’s leadership, yet ran to them for help. In every case, Moses and Aaron fell to their faces before God in repentance on behalf of the stubborn, murmuring people. The Israelites should have been the ones on their faces in repentance for their complaining instead of blaming others for their dilemmas.

The self-made trials of the Israelites are such a good picture of many professed Christian believers today.

How many of us, when we face difficulties, run to our church leaders or friends who have “an in with God” for help or prayer, yet refuse to accept the counsel offered?

How many of us blame others, including God, for our troubles? “If only…” and “Why me?” should never come up in our vocabulary.

We can learn a lesson from the Israelites. We can be thankful for what we have instead of craving the “good stuff” of the world. We can look through our problems to the blessings beyond—like Betsy ten Boom did in the concentration camp—instead of complaining. And like Moses and Aaron, we can search our hearts, repent when necessary, and then obey God’s holy will.

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” (James 1:2) Lord, help us to see through our trials to the blessings beyond. In Jesus’ name, amen.

(Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com)

Sally Bair Eternal

"Fireproof" - free movie event FREDERIC - The Frederic Free Church invites you and your family to a free showing of the movie “Fireproof,” created by the producers of “Facing the Giants” and “Flywheel.”

In “Fireproof,” Kirk Cameron (TV’s “Growing Pains” star) plays the role of Caleb Holt, a heroic fire captain who values dedication and service to others above all else. But the most important partnership in his life, his marriage, is about to go up in smoke. This gripping story follows one man’s desire to transform his life and overhaul his marriage through the healing power of faith as he learns to fully embrace the fireman’s code: Never Leave Your Partner Behind.

“Fireproof” will be shown on Friday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Frederic Free Church, 505 Old CTH W, Frederic. Free popcorn and child care will be provided. For more information call 715-327-8767 or go to www.fredericefc.org. - submitted

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH TO HOLD CHURCH FUNDRAISER & BUSINESS EXPO

Zion Lutheran Church, east of Luck, is holding their first Fundraiser/Business Expo at the church on Saturday, March 14.

The CORRECTED time of the event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Local consultants from The Pampered Chef®, Arbonne International®, Close to My Heart®, Aihu® and Scentsy® will take part and have their latest for you to check out, as well as other artists of woodwork, knitting, crochet, jewelry, maple syrup, old books and more. Church members and friends will have quilts, crafts, baked goods, white elephant gifts, some antiques and kids crafts for sale, as well as a kids “fishing pond” with prizes. Youth group to sell food and beverages.

The event will be located East of Luck on 48, North on Cty. Rd. I, take right on 280th (997 - 280th Avenue).

479736 28L 18a All are invited to come join in the fun. Elevator provided for those in need. “In All Things, Give God the Glory!

The Word Working in You

First Thessalonians speaks of the eternal truth that it is the “word” that works in us in order to develop Christian character and lead us to eternal life.

Paul reminded those brethren, and us, that the word is “not the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God” (1 Thess. 2:13). The inspired penman then added these most significant words: “which also effectively works in you who believe.” The KJV renders it this way: “Which effectually worketh also in you that believe.”

Strong’s concordance tells us that the Greek word translated “worketh” means “to be active, efficient, effectual.” Vine says the root word “denotes active, powerful in action.” The same word appears in Hebrews 4:12 where it is said the word of God is “active“ (ASV) and “powerful“ (KJV). The verb form of this word means to “be operative.” Perhaps you can see in our transliterated spelling of this Greek word our English word “energy.” There are some otherwise good Bible students who have concluded that the Bible is perfect “informationally,” but that its power is limited to providing “facts.” Consequently, it takes some direct operation of the Holy Spirit upon the heart to give the child of God certain spiritual virtues, such as strength, wisdom, et. al. Now let us ask a question. If it is the case that the words of the Bible are perfect only “informationally,” and that it takes the Holy Spirit operating directly upon the spirit of man to give him strength, then what is it that is “effectually working” to provide that Christian trait? It is, according to that doctrine, the Holy Spirit. But watch carefully. Paul said it is the “word“ that “energizes” us. It is the word that “worketh also in you that believe.” That “word” stirs our thinking, challenges our will, and motivates us to action.

This is not difficult to see when we consider the power of words in general. The printed page wields great power to effect change in the lives of men. How often have we been reminded that the “pen is mightier than the sword”? While the words of men are limited when it comes to spiritual reformation, it is the word of God that is “powerful” enough to change the spiritual man and guide him to that heavenly realm above. Elsewhere Paul told Timothy that “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, Preacher’s and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). If it is the case that the word of God makes us complete, then wherein is the need for some additional “working” upon the heart of man? Seeing that the word of God works in them that believe, the question that remains is, “What will you do with that word?” (Adapted from Tom Wacaster) If readers have questions you would like answered in this weekly column or simply wish to know more about the Church of Christ, we would like to invite you to call 715-866-7157, visit our Web site at www.burnettcountycofc.com or stop by the church building at 7425 W. Birch St. in Webster. Sunday Bible class begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. We also meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Office hours are Tuesdays through Fridays, 9 a.m. noon.

Garret Derouin The Pen

St. Dominic and Immaculate Conception parishes begin Lenten programs FREDERIC – The beginning of the season of Lent was celebrated at the parish cluster with Ash Wednesday services on Feb. 25. During the services, ashes were applied to the forehead of each attendee reminding the parishioners that we are dust and unto dust we will return, and as a sign of repentance and reflection. The parishioners were asked to remember the need for fasting, prayer and alms-giving during this holy season.

As is the usual practice at each of the parishes, soup and sandwiches are provided by the Council of Catholic Women prior to the scheduled Wednesday services.

For the remaining weeks of Lent, the following schedule will be followed: At St. Dominic Parish, Wednesday evening during Lent will feature soup and sandwiches at 5 p.m., followed by Mass at 6 p.m.

A 10:30 a.m. Mass will be provided on Monday and Thursday mornings. Friday evening services will include Stations of the Cross and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, beginning at 7 p.m.

At Immaculate Conception Parish, Wednesday evening during Lent will feature soup and sandwiches at 5 p.m., followed by Stations of the Cross and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Friday evenings dur-

ing Lent, a Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m.

The Saturday and Sunday Mass schedules will remain at the usual times for each parish. At St. Dominic – Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

At Immaculate Conception – Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

Special liturgical services will be held during Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday on April 5.

At the Masses during Lent, the homily will be based on Mark’s account of the events of Holy Week. The Scripture study groups, and individual parishioners, are studying the book, “The Last Week,” by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan. One of the reasons the authors chose the Gospel of Mark is that he alone went out of his way to chronicle Jesus’ last week on a day-by-day basis. Moreover, Mark alone details times of day in his writing. Events can be followed day by day, and eventually hour by hour. Their work offers insight into the political and spiritual dynamics during that time.

For those who wish to stop in and pray during the day, St. Dominic Church in Frederic will be open during regular office hours Monday thru Friday.

Please call the parish office as 715-327-8119 if you have any question about times or other information about the services. - submitted

"Fireproof" showing at Webster Baptist, March 13 WEBSTER - First Baptist Church of Webster invites the public to see the movie, “Fireproof,” showing at their church on Friday, March 13, at 7 p.m.

This is the action-packed, heartwarming story of Caleb Holt who lives by the adage: “Never leave your partner behind,” while at work, inside burning buildings. At home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. His job is to rescue others. Now

Holt is ready to face his toughest job ever ... rescuing his wife’s heart.

“Fireproof” is the number one inspirational movie of the year. The movie will be followed by refreshments and good fellowship. Nursery and childcare will be provided. For more information call First Baptist at 8664111. - submitted

Zion Lutheran Church to hold church fundraiser and business expo LUCK – Zion Lutheran Church, east of Luck, is holding their first fundraiser/business expo at the church on Saturday, March 14. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local Consultants from The Pampered Chef®, Arbonne International®, Close to My Heart®, Aihu® and Scentsy® will help Zion for the day to help raise funds by donating items to sell chances on. They will have tables set up with their items, as well as other local artists of woodwork, knit-

ting, jewelry, maple syrup, old books and more.

Church members and friends will have quilts, crafts, baked goods, white elephant gifts and kids crafts for sale, as well as a kids “fishing pond” with prizes. The youth group will sell food and beverages.

The Zion Lutheran Church is located east of Luck on Hwy. 48, north on CTH I, then right at 997 280th.

All are invited to come join in the fun . - submitted

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OBITUARIES Shirley L. Petersen, 75, of Minneapolis, Minn., formerly of Brooklyn Park, Minn., died Feb. 26, 2009, in Minneapolis.

She was born Sept. 4, 1933.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; parents, Roy and Alvena Degen.

She is survived by her children, Roy, Howard, Paul, Janal (Stacy Kelly) Petersen; grandchildren, Brent, Nicole, Eric, Neil, Joseph, Cassie, Naomi and Wyatt; greatgrandchild, Kaiden; and sister, Janet (Jim) Thorpe.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service and one hour following the service at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, West 50th St. and Hwy. 100, Edina, Minn.

The Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, Edina, was entrusted with arrangements.

Doris Charlotte Marek Doris Charlotte Marek, 90, died on Feb. 23, 2009.

Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Falun, on Saturday, Feb. 28, with the Rev. Carl Heidel presiding. The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

A full obituary will be published in an upcoming edition of the Leader.

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Marilyn Adelaide Bengtson Sederlund, 61, of Frederic, and formerly of Shoshone, Idaho, died Feb. 26, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Marilyn was born to Alden and Naomi Bengtson on July 1, 1947, in Milltown, where she grew up with a houseful of brothers and sisters who were her very best friends.

Marilyn graduated from Milltown High School in 1965, and then graduated from the Polk County Teachers College. Later in her life, she continued her education by graduating from the College of Southern Idaho’s paralegal program.

She married Gary Sederlund on Jan. 21, 1967, and moved to Lewis. After a couple years of marriage, they moved, and raised two of their three children on their farm east of Lewis below Rocky Ridge Hill, until a fire destroyed their barn in 1981. The farm was a place of many happy memories, including roast beef dinners on Sundays, plowing fields, milking cows, raising pets, including “pet rocks,” and lots of laughter with friends and family. After the fire, the journey began, and the Sederlunds moved to Southern Idaho, where their third child, Mari, was born in 1982. Marilyn taught kindergarten at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jerome, and then after receiving her second degree she worked at the Twin Falls Police Department and later for Lisa Barini-Garcia, attorney at law. She loved her work in the legal field. After returning to Wisconsin in 1999, Marilyn went to work as the city clerk for the village of Frederic. She served on the Frederic School Board and Clam Falls Lutheran Church’s board of education because she firmly believed that children are our future and wanted to mentor in any way she could.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Gary; children, Jeri (Brian) Ahrens of Jerome, Idaho, Jon of Frederic and Mari (Rob) Riese of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; grandchildren, Jonathan, Matthew, Christina (Nina) and Scout; brothers and sisters, Kathie (Wayne) Boniface, Denise (Kevin) Robbins, Kim (Dan) BengtsonMinnick, Albert (Sue) Bengtson, Joel (Elizabeth) Bengtson and David (Sue) Bengtson.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Joyce Dau. A celebration of her life will be held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Frederic on Friday, March 6, 2 p.m., with Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt officiating. In honor of Marilyn’s life, her children ask that everyone do a random act of kindness in honor of her, because that is how she lived her life every day.

Delaine Jeanette Johnson Glunz, 74, of Amery, died at Amery Regional Medical Center on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009.

Delaine was born on Nov. 12, 1934, in West Sweden to Bennie and Vivian Johnson. She attended grade school in West Sweden, Freya and Eureka Center, and then graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1952.

Following high school, Delaine worked as an operator at Honeywell in Minneapolis, Minn.

After dating for 10 or so odd years, Delaine took Robert (Bob) Glunz to be her husband, whom she was married to for almost 52 years until Bob’s passing. The couple raised three children together: Greg, Gary, and Geri. In April of 1961, Bob and Delaine purchased a farm about one mile west of Balsam Lake, after living in Centuria since their wedding. The family ran a dairy operation while residing on the farm, not selling it until 1978. When they sold the farm, they decided to keep 16 acres and build a new home here. In October of 1982, after seeing their children off on their own, Bob and Delaine moved to Edina, Minn., where they managed and ran maintenance for an apartment complex. After 16 years, the two retired in 1998 and moved back closer to family in Amery.

In her retirement, Delaine worked part time for Amery Regional Medical Center until unable to do so.

Delaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert; her parents, Bennie and Vivian; and her brother, Darrell.

Left to celebrate her memory are her two sons, Greg (Shelby) and Gary (Maureen); daughter, Geri Webber (Scott); along with nine grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter.

She is survived by two brothers, Dennis and Delroy.

The funeral service for Delaine was held on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Fristad Lutheran Church in Centuria.

Delaine was laid to rest next to her husband Robert at St. John’s Cemetery in rural Centuria following the funeral service, Kolstad Family Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

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Shirley Mae Clark, 71, of Amery, died Feb. 26, 2009, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center, Prescott Valley, Ariz.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 9, 11 a.m., at the Apple River Community Church in rural Amery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 8, at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and one hour prior to services, at the church.

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OBITUARIES Ralph C. Selvig Ralph C. Selvig, age 87, died Feb. 24, 2009, at Middle River Health Center in Hawthorne.

Ralph was born on Sept. 18, 1921, in Siren to Oscar and Carrie Selvig. Ralph was a lifetime resident of Siren until his poor health moved him to Middle River Health Center in August 2005.

Ralph farmed for many years, and then was employed at North States Industries in Siren until his retirement. Ralph married Lorraine Nyberg and was a devoted husband until her passing on April 25, 2002.

Ralph was a gentle man, always lending a helping hand. He spent many hours mowing lawns. He enjoyed visiting with his friends at the Siren Senior Center daily and always appreciated the good food. His time at Middle River Health Center provided him with a wonderful caring family, and he was so grateful for this special care.

Ralph was a member of the Siren United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lorraine; brothers, Lloyd Selvig, Irvine Selvig and Raymond Selvig; and sister, Margaret Manning.

Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 27, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren, chapel with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Music was provided by Fran McBroom. Interment followed at Siren Lakeview Cemetery. Casket bearers were Wayne Johnson, Matthew Talmadge, Glen Talmadge, Larry Tewalt, John Tewalt, Kevin Renberg and Jeff Tewalt.

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

Marie C. Shobak Marie Catherine Shobak, 80, Balsam Lake, died Feb. 20, 2009, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck.

Marie was born on June 20, 1928, in Clinton County, Ill., to Frank and Mary (Buchter) Kircher.

Marie was well-known for her cooking and baking and her writing of poetry as well as writing a history of her family.

In her family history, she expressed her deep value of her family she grew up in, the family she raised with her husband as well as her extended family of which there are many.

She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in July of 1938 and remained as an active member of the congregation right up until the time of her death.

She moved with her family to Minnesota in 1945 and was married to George in 1946. They raised their own family on the North Shore of Lake Superior, where she cooked for dinner parties and weddings. After her children were grown, Marie moved to Duluth, Minn., with her husband, where she managed a Nutrition World store until she retired.

They moved to Centuria in 1992 to be closer to family and most recently resided in Balsam Lake. She was very close to all her children and grandchildren as well as her many nieces and nephews and will be dearly missed by all her family and friends as a truly unique and special person.

Marie is survived by her daughter, Rebecca (Roger) Linski of Centuria; son, Timothy (Marla) Shobak of Bar Nunn, Wyo.; grandchildren, Monty, Rosalie, Coralie, Annette, Renee, Lana, Jeannine, Myra, Jamin, Aaron, Matthew and Elaine; great-grandchildren, Logan, Rachel, Noah, Markus, Grace, Brook, Lia, David and Alexander; and other relatives and friends.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Kircher; husband, George Shobak; daughter, Rachel; sister, Bertha; brothers, Leo, Edwin, Maynard, Edgar, Frank and one brother in infancy.

Funeral service for Marie was held Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Kingdom Hall in Milltown.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with arrangements.

Gregory Carlton Coffin Jr. Gregory Carlton Coffin Jr., 57, Dairyland, died Feb. 18, 2009, after a struggle with cancer, surrounded by his family and friends in the hospice care at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, Minn.

He is survived by his wife, Grace Elizabeth Tatge Turner Coffin; sons, Stanley Aaron Coffin and Christopher James Coffin; mother, Nancy S. Coffin; brother, Geoffrey Coffin; and sisters, Cynthia (Bindy) Coffin and Emily Coffin Gaffney.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Old School in Dairyland.

LaVerne H. Loescher

Virgil C. Jensen

LaVerne H. Loescher of Osceola died Sunday, March 1, at her home at the age of 71.

LaVerne was born March 13, 1937, in Buffalo, Minn., to August and Matilda Vergin. On Feb. 9, 1955, she married John Loescher at Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church in Big Lake, Minn. She owned and operated the Pepper Mill Bakery and Restaurant in Osceola from 1982 to 1986. She then was librarian of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran School in Farmington and then the Salem Evangelical Lutheran School in Stillwater. She enjoyed counted cross-stitch, crocheting, bird-watching and her family.

LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mildred, Marian and Irene.

She is survived by her husband, John; sons, Michael (Laura) of Star Prairie and Timothy (Lonni) of Osceola; daughters, Patricia Atkinson of Pueblo, Colo., and Theresa (Jack) Rydeen of St. Croix Falls; 11 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; sister, Janet Baumann of Walters, Minn.; and brother, Donald (MaryAnn) Vergin of Motley, Minn.

Celebration of LaVerne’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 14942 62nd Avenue in Stillwater, Minn. Private interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials suggested to Salem Lutheran School Library or the donor’s choice.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

Virgil Charles Jensen, 88, St. Croix Falls, died Feb. 19, 2009, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Virgil was born on July 6, 1920, in Redwood Falls, Minn., to Carl and Hulda Jensen. He attended and graduated Cloverdale High School.

He entered the United States Army on Aug. 24, 1942, and was honorably discharged on Dec. 4, 1945. He dedicated a total of three years, three months and 25 days to the United States Army. He received a Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, two Bronze Battle Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, four Overseas Service Bars, one Service Stripe and a Good Conduct Medal. Virgil served overseas for two years, five months and 10 days.

He was married to Mary Jane Laursen. He and Mary Jane owned and operated several floral industries over the years which included St. Peter Greenhouse in St. Peter, Minn., Ferndale Nursery, Askov, Minn., Osceola Floral in Osceola, also they owned and operated the Anchor Inn in Siren and the Cozy Kitchen in Centuria.

Virgil lived a full life.

Virgil’s lifelong enjoyment was attending the reunions to visit with his buddies in the 88th Signal Battalion Special. Virgil was active in the local VFW, American Legion and the Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club.

Virgil leaves to celebrate his memory, his wife, Mary Jane of St. Croix Falls; son, David (Jan) Jensen of Blaine, Minn.; grandson, Mark Jensen of Blaine, Minn.; sister, Vernelda Morhe of Little Falls, Minn., and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria.

Virgil will be laid to rest at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Spooner, following the funeral.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with arrangements.

LaSarah D. “Sally” Steffen LaSarah D. “Sally” Steffen of Osceola died suddenly on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Osceola Medical Center at the age of 74.

Sally was born Sept. 6, 1934, at Wabasha, Minn., to George and Lois Kamph. On June 28, 1954, she married John “Jack” Steffen. Sally put God first in her life, then her family and then her many, many friends. She was an avid wrestling fan, rarely missing her grandchildren’s activities. She also volunteered for 20 plus years at the Osceola Nursing Home.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lois Kamph; three children, Sally Ann, Dale Paul and Sherman Steffen; brothers, Stanley and Bill; sisters, Evelyn, Eileen, Myrna and Margaret.

She is survived by her husband, Jack; children, Bob (Cathy), John (Gail), Donald (Betty), Jim (Patti), Sam (Sally) and Lois (Bruce) Spry; grandchildren, Sherman, Mark, Colleen, Kayla, Ashley, Rachel, LaSarah, Maria, Peter, Elizabeth, Annie, Fred, Joe, Kevin, Maddie, Macie, Alex, Eli, Megan, Dylan, Sadie, Derek and Dalton; great-grandson, Riley; many other family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Thomas Thompson at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Monday, March 2. Interment was in the St. Mary Cemetery in Farmington.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

Robert L. Thompson Robert L. Thompson, 93, retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel from Siren, died Feb. 25, 2009.

He was born Sept. 28, 1915, in St. Paul, Minn., the only child of Arthur and Esther Thompson.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy (nee Bergstrom); sons, Robert Jr. (Carolyn) and Richard; granddaughters, Sarah, Kathryn and Jill.

Bob was employed by St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. before joining the Army Air Corps in 1941 and training as a pilot. He flew numerous combat missions over Europe in World War II, including the DDay invasion. He remained in the Air Force after World War II and served in the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam. After retiring from the Air Force in 1967, he completed his bachelor’s degree at the Universary of Omaha and later a master’s degree at Lynchburg College. He taught at E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Va., for eight years.

After 23 years in Lynchburg, Bob and Dorothy made their lakefront vacation home in Siren their permanent, year-round home beginning in 1992. Bob was for many years a top amateur golfer.

While in college at the Universary of Minnesota, Bob was a member of the 1937-38 Gophers Varsity Hockey Team.

Funeral service was held Tuesday, March 3, at the Roselawn Cemetery Chapel in Roseville, Minn. Interment was at the Roselawn Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Disabled American Veterans or Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, Inc., P.O. Box 1398, Brookneal, VA 24528, www.patrickhenry.org.

The Holcomb-Henry-Boom Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Isabelle Annette Shinler Isabelle Annette Shinler, 94, of Sand Lake Township, died Feb. 25, 2009, at the Indianhead Medical Center.

Isabelle was born March 17, 1914, in Brazil, Iowa, to Albert and Ruth Myers. In April of 1915, she moved with her parents, grandparents and siblings by train to Webster and settled in the town of Sand Lake. She was raised with two sisters and three brothers, attending Sand Lake School through the eighth grade. She graduated from Webster High School in 1932, where she had participated in junior class play, Girls Athletic Association and the annual staff. She was a homemaker and made the best fried chicken and fruit pies. She later worked seasonally at Stokley’s Cannery in Frederic and at Searles cranberry marsh in LaFollette.

She married Wilbur Clayton Shinler on Nov. 19, 1941, in Pine City, Minn. Their entire married life was spent on their farm in Sand Lake Township. To this union three children were born, Patricia, Wilbur Jr. and Susan.

Isabelle loved to dance. She and Wilbur kicked up their heels many a Saturday night after chores were done. Isabelle enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and they with her.

She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, knitting slippers for her family, embroidering, traveling and trying new things like riding a jet-ski when she was in her 90s.

Isabelle is survived by her daughters, Patricia (Jerry) Tjader and Susan (Dick Jr.) Shutt, both of Webster; grandchildren, Tracy Tjader (Steve) Benson of Brainerd, Minn., Kent (Jennifer) Tjader of Fridley, Minn., Angela (John) Lewis of River Falls and Chris (Annie) Shutt of Webster; great-grandchildren, Katie and Nicole Benson, Andrew, Eric and Daniel Tjader, Melanie and Mallory Lewis and Clayton Shutt; sistersin-law, Marcella Zemple of Willmar, Minn. and Hazel Myers of Webster; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur; infant son, Wilbur Jr.; brothers, George, Eugene and Andrew; sisters, Beryl Reineccius and Marjorie Christianson; her parents; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Allen Shinler and Sylvia Okerlund.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 2, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor David Guertin officiating. Music was provided by Fran McBroom and Rose Brown. Honorary pallbearers were her grandchildren.

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

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Church Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road. Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastors Julie Brenden & Nanette Hagen Hinck Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E.; Mark E. Hall, Pastor Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9 a.m. Prayer & Praise Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m. Worship Service

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 483-1357 and 755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

NEW WINE MINISTRIES - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, 715-220-5920 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Saturday 6 p.m., 24/7 Service

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Pastor Matt Faarem Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.

Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Pastor John Clasen; Pastoral Serv. 349-5280 Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Mark Richardson & Pastor Rob Lubben 1947 110th Ave., Dresser, 715-755-2562 Sun. Contemp. Wor. 8:15 a.m.; Folk & Gospel Wor., Adult Ed & Sun. Schl. 9:30; Trad. Wor. 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; 472-8153, Office/Kit. - 472-2535 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m.; Fellowship 10 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during school year; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Arthur Bruning, 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

Pastors Julie Brenden & Nanette Hagen Hinck; 648-5323 or 648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:15 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Pastor John Siedschlag, Phone 866-5406; Church Phone 866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m; Sun. Wors. - 10 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 E-mail: peace@centurytel.net Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Bob Sinclair Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:40 a.m.; Confirmation Wed. 6 p.m.; HS Youth Wed. 6 p.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.; Sun. School - 9 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791Roger Pittman, Pastor Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 10 a.m.

Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - GRANTSBURG Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

1614 CTH, North Luck; Mark E. Hall, Pastor Office Phone 472-2605 Dial-A-Devotion 472-2345 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod)

140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

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

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Pastor John Siedschlag Home 715-866-5405; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastor Ray Reinholtzen, Douglas Olson and Roger Kampstra Services begin at 9:30 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Pastor Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10:45 a.m., Wed. 5:45 p.m. (SeptMay), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) Sat. 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 1

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

ASSEMBLY

Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Pastor Bruce Stunkard Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sun. School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 Mtg. @ Osceola Elementary School Sun. Service - 9:45 a.m.

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

EVANGELICAL

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morn. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 327-4436 Early Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

Pastor Scott Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

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

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl.-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Interim Pastor, 715-483-9464 Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

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.

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor Sun.: 8:15 a.m. Adult Sun. Schl.; 8:30 a.m.

Sun. Schl. for Pre-K to Sr. High; 10 a.m.

Morning Worship.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

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.

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Wor. 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

“The Cure for the Common Church” 722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. Schl. 10:45 a.m.

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Wed. 5 p.m. (Summer), Fri. 9 a.m.

(Sept.-May). Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

Pastor David Almlie, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m.

Sun. or by appt.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

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

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN

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.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Pastor Marty Nolet Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Worship - 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship after service.

ST. ANNE PARISH

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 Sat.: 4:30 p.m. St. Dominic; Sun.: 8:30 a.m. Immaculate Conception; 10:30 a.m. St. Dominic Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

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.

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Hwy. 70 East, 689-2271 Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

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.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHED.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

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. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Phone 327-4340, 327-8384, 327-8090 Pastor David Almlie Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Wor. - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod)

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Wor. 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. School 9:15 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

PRESBYTERIAN

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Alan J. Hagstrom, 715-294-3195 Adult Class - 9 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 646-2357 Mel Rau, Pastor Sunday Worship & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:40 a.m.

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 857-5580, Parsonage - 822-3001, TR Office - 822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

PRESBYTERIAN

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.

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

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.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Kevin Millen Associate Pastor Jim Carmon Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Jack Martiny 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 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 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Morn. Wor. 10:30 a.m.

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

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN Fr. Robert McMeekin, pastor 715-220-5111/hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

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

FAITH COM\MUNITY

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.

MERCY FELLOWSHIP

26390 Lakeland Ave., Webster (Hwy. 35 across from Wayne’s Foods & DNR) Pastor Doug Quenzer, 715-866-7006 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Sun. Schl. 8:45 a.m.; Adult Class 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 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 Sun. School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

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CHURCH NEWS Moving back home brings new, yet familiar, challenges QUESTION: I went away to college and then came home to live again. I’ll admit there is tension between my parents and me, but we’d be OK if they would just accept me as a full-fledged adult. Why can’t they see that I’m grown and let me live my own life?

DR. DOBSON: Leaving home and then coming back is called “the elastic nest,” and as you’re finding, it can be very difficult. You’ve been on your own – you’ve made your decisions and controlled your own life.

You’ve changed dramatically during your time away, but you returned to find that your parents have not.

They are just like you left them. They want to tell you how to run your life – what to eat, what to wear, which friends to cultivate, etc. It is a formula for combat.

I understand your situation because I’ve been through it. My parents handled me wisely in my lateteen years, and it was rare for them to stumble into common parental mistakes. That is, however, exactly what happened when I was 19 years old. We had been a very close-knit family, and it was difficult for my mother to shift gears when I graduated from high school.

During that summer, I traveled 1,500 miles from home and entered a college in California. I will never forget the exhilarating feeling of freedom that swept

over me that fall. It was not that I wanted to do anything evil or forbidden. It was simply that I felt accountable for my own life and did not have to explain my actions to anyone. It was like a fresh, cool breeze on a spring morning.

Young adults who have not been properly prepared for that moment sometimes go berserk, but I remained rather sane. I did, however, quickly become addicted to freedom and was not about to give it up.

The following summer I came home to visit my folks. Immediately, I found myself in conflict with my mom. She was not intentionally insulting. She simply responded as she had done a year earlier when I was still in high school. But by then, I had journeyed down the road toward independence.

She was asking me what time I would be coming in at night and urging me to drive the car safely and advising me about what I ate. No offense was intended. My mother had just failed to notice that I had changed, and she needed to get with the new program.

Finally, there was a flurry of words between us, and I left the house in a huff. A friend came by to pick me up, and I talked about my feelings as we rode in the car. “Darn it, Bill!” I said. “I don’t need a mother any-

Dr. James

Dobson Focus on the Family

more.”

Then a wave of guilt swept over me. It was as though I had said, “I don’t love my mother anymore.”

I meant no such thing. What I was feeling was a desire to be friends with my parents instead of accepting their authority over me. Freedom was granted very quickly thereafter.

I hope you will be a bit more patient with your parents than I was with mine. I was only 19 years old, and I wanted it all. I should have given them another year to adjust. Your mom and dad will also change their thinking if you give them a little time. They’ll accept you as an adult much quicker if you’ll get out on your own and establish an independent life for yourself.

••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80995 (www.family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.

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World Day of Prayer service to be held March 6 SIREN – A World Day of Prayer service will be held at the Siren Covenant Church on Friday, March 6. A time of gathering for refreshments will be at 9:15 a.m. and the service will start at 10 a.m.

World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of many faith traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year on the

first Friday in March. Each year a different country serves as the writer of the World Day of Prayer worship service. For 2009, the WDP Committee of Papua, New Guinea, developed the theme, “In Christ, there are many members, yet one body.”

Women from Assembly of God, Bethany Lutheran, Siren Covenant and United Methodist will participate

in the program. Kay Nelson will give a message about her missionary experiences. The offering collected will be given locally to the Community HELP Fund. Please join them for this worship experience and time of prayer for people of the world. - submitted

Webster/Siren After 5 dinner meeting set WEBSTER - The Webster/Siren Area Christian Women’s Club After 5 invites all women to attend a dinner meeting on Monday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church located on Hwy. 35 in Webster.

With the theme Pamper Yourself, there will be a spe-

cial feature by Tenille Kamish from Luck. Sara Renner from Minneapolis will provide music and also be the special speaker. Renner is a professional singer with interests in reading, tennis, Latin dancing and her two cats. Join them as they hear how she found wholeness and freedom in the midst of, and in spite of, painful

childhood memories.

Tickets will be sold at the door for $9, but reservations are needed - please call Jane at 715-566-0081 or Carol at 349-7006. After 5 is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

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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

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC. Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SIREN

CUSHING

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CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY

Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

ALPHA BASS LAKE LUMBER

• Complete Line of Building Supplies & Lumber • Cabot’s Stains Grantsburg, Wis. 715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP 1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis.

Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

WILD RIVER FLAGS

By Willits Jerry & Pat Willits, Owners We sell flags, banners, wind socks, pennants, flag poles & accessories.

Installations Available 2815 285th Ave. • Sterling Township 715-488-2729

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME

Churches 2/09

FREDERIC

Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service Cold Weather Starts Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days 715-866-8364 Eves.

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home Webster, Wisconsin

“Distinctive Funeral Service”

Robert L. Nelson New York Life Insurance Company Box 313 Luck, Wis. 54853 Phone

715-472-2502

NEW YORK LIFE

Daily: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Monday, March 23, 2009

5:30 p.m. Social Hour • 7 p.m. Program

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SHOWS AND SHOW TIMES March 6 - March 12

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WATCHMEN

(R) Fri.: 5:00, 8:00; Sat. - Sun.: 2:00, 5:00, 8:00; Mon. - Thur.: 7:00 Fri.: 5:20, 7:20, 9:20; Sat. - Sun.: 2:20, 5:20, 7:20, 9:20; Mon. - Thur.: 5:20, 7:20

REVOLUTIONARY ROAD (R) Fri.: 4:55, 7:10, 9:30; Sat. - Sun. 2:25, 4:55, 7:10, 9:30; Mon. - Thur.: 4:55, 7:10

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC (PG)

Fri.: 5:05, 7:05, 9:05; Sat. - Sun.: 2:05, 5:05, 7:05, 9:05; Mon. - Thur.: 5:05, 7:05

HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU (PG-13)

Fri.: 4:30, 7:00, 9:25; Sat. - Sun. 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:25; Mon. - Thur.: 4:30, 7:00

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LUCK YOUTH WRESTLERS WRESTLING TOURNAMENT Saturday, March 7, 2009 Luck School, Luck, Wis. PRESCHOOL - 8TH GRADE

Registration $10 • Weigh-Ins, 8-9 a.m.

All Divisions - 4-person Brackets Admission Fee - $2 Trophies For All Places Team Trophies - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Places Wrestling starts at approximately 10:30 a.m.

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Mon. - Thurs.: 5:05 & 7:30 p.m.

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Rated PG-13, 111 Minutes.

Fri. - Sun.: 9:00 p.m.; Mon. - Thurs.: 7:30 p.m.

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

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Fri. - Sun.: 1:00, 3:30, 6:00 & 8:30 p.m.

Mon. - Thurs.: 5:05 & 7:30 p.m.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

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Adam Dreier has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Sarah Lemeiux and David Dreier. Adam is friendly and works hard to do his personal best. In class he takes his time on his school work.

Adam is helpful in the classroom and works well with his classmates. Adam’s favorite things to do are ride 3-wheelers and dirt bikes. His favorite subject in school is math.

Rachel Thomas has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Scott and Elaine Thomas.

Rachel is a very good worker, gets along with peers and staff, is assertive and supportive of school and sets a positive example. She is involved in volleyball and basketball. Rachel enjoys sports and horses.

Nick Rognrud has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Kim Rognrud.

Nick is extremely cooperative, very respectful, polite, never complains, works hard and takes things seriously. He is involved in basketball. Nick enjoys guitar. He plans to attend college in the future. The greatest influence in his life is his brother.

Joseph Ohnstad has been choGrantsburg Elementary sen School’s student of the week. He is in third grade and the son of Daniel and Marie Ohnstad. Joseph is a great all-around student. He is an eager learner and helper. Joseph is highly motivated to always give his best every day at school. He has a positive, caring attitude. Joseph loves math, gym and recess. He enjoys spending time with family, reading and collecting stickers.

Adam Anderson has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Mark and Lisa Anderson.

Adam received a gold card in the CIA program. He always has a smile on his face, works hard and is fun to have in the classroom.

Adam is involved in basketball, football, track, is on the newspaper staff and works at Paradise Landing. He enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. He plans to attend college.

Logan Hamack has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Pat and Lisa Hamack. Logan is a kind, considerate, attentive and hardworking student. He has a positive attitude and always asks questions when he doesn’t understand something. Logan is involved with football, basketball, baseball and track. He enjoys sports and listening to music.

Sam Dreger has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is the son of Kurt and Terri Dreger and has one younger brother, Matty.

Sam’s favorite part of school is lunch and library time. He enjoys checking out books. Sam likes spending time with his brother, sliding and playing in the snow.

He also likes reading, riding bikes and playing with the family’s dogs. Sam gets along well with other students.

Jacob Swenson has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. He is a fantastic student. His sense of humor serves him well. Jake works hard to achieve his grades. He involves himself in a number of activities to keep him busy.

Allison Didier has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a senior who has been accepted at UW-SP for the fall of 2009. Allison is an amazing student who leads by example. She is well-respected by her peers and the staff. Allison consistently performs at the top of her class with a quiet determination.

Carter Doriott has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade and the son of Dale and Cheryl Doriott. Carter is a very hard worker and puts a lot of pride and effort into his work.

His favorite subject is math.

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Grant Preston has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Melissa and Scott Preston. Grant does great academically. He is a hard worker who puts his care and effort into school.

Grant is always smiling, is caring, respectful and has a positive attitude. He is involved in basketball, Boy Scouts and church. Grant enjoys trucks, snowmobiling, outdoor activities and Boy Scouts.

Sharon Zabel has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Cindy and Mitch Varner.

Sharon puts 100 percent into her school work plus donates time in the music department. Sharon is friendly, always smiling and nice to others.

She is involved in church youth group, basketball and track. Sharon enjoys drawing, playing saxophone and trumpet, cross stitch, sewing, riding bike and reading. College for nursing or psychology is her future plan.

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Taylor Woller has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Desiree and John Woller. Taylor has two sisters, Sadie and Sarah. His hobbies are snowmobiling and snowboarding. He loves to play football and baseball. In middle school Taylor enjoys social studies, having more choices for food and more freedom about class choice. Taylor is an outstanding, energetic student.

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Josiah Wegner has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Dave and Janis Wegner. Josiah is a great student who finds the balance between the social and educational aspects of school. Josiah is polite and conscientious. He is one of the managers for the high school basketball team. Josiah has a bright future ahead of him.

Aimee Van Tatenhove has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Jean and Kris Van Tatenhove. Aimee is a great peer mentor, an innovator in everything she does and is willing to put in the hard work to move projects to completion. She is involved in cross country, soccer, National Honor Society and works at Wild River Outfitters. Aimee enjoys reading, traveling, computer games, Scuba diving and art.

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Agostino Banda has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade and the son of Ebanjelina Banda. Agostino is a responsible citizen and is always helpful and kind to others. He is developing into a great reader and math problem solver.

Agostino is a wonderful artist and would like to be one when he grows up.

Tyler Peterson has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Julie and Kevin Peterson. Tyler has a great personality, he works hard and is friendly to everyone. His favorite class is art. Tyler likes making things, like clay bowls. He is also active at his church in an organization called the All Stars. He says it is very fun.

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Vallerie Revord has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in second grade and the daughter of Nicole and John Revord. Vall has worked very hard to become one of the top readers in her class. She is a bubbly, happy young girl. Vallerie is nice to all her classmates and is very helpful and respectful to the adults in her life.

Phillip Sorensen has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Scott and Jackie Sorensen. Phillip works hard to have his assignments handed in on time. He is very helpful with the younger students. Phillip is a serious and accurate student. He explains his ideas well and participates every day.

Jade Baerg has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Jerry and Rachel Baerg. Jade is willing to help others. She is involved in soccer, bowling, baby-sitting and church.

Jade enjoys horseback riding, soccer and music. Her future plans include college and perhaps the Army. The greatest influence in her life are her parents.

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MARCH

“The Big Sink,” Frederic. Guess when Fred the Fish will sink into Coon Lake. Info, call Nancy Buley at 715-327-4743.

THURSDAY/5 Amery

• March birthday party at the senior center, 11:45 a.m. Free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon. 12:30, presentation on the upcoming Australia/New Zealand trip, 715-268-6605.

Coming events

• Exercise at the senior center, 10-11 a.m.

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• 4th-annual Festival of the Arts at the high school, 5-8 p.m.

• Red Cross infant/child class. Call to register, 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• American Legion Ellis F. Hagler Post #278 birthday party & program at the hall. Potluck at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Brad Foss.

FRIDAY/13 Amery

Frederic

• Hubcaps, art exhibit opens through April 30, at The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, 715268-6811.

• 500 card night at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

Luck

Frederic

• Tax aides at the senior center, 715-268-7884.

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Meeting of the Northwest Regional Writers, at Sunrise Apartments, Community Room, 1 p.m. Assignment: Write on subject of Friday the 13th.

Siren

• Sheep Management WisLine teleconference at the Extension office, 7:30-9 p.m., 715635-3508, 800-528-1914.

St. Croix Falls

Milltown

• Exercise at the senior center, 10-11 a.m.

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• Teen Tech Week Open House at the library, 6-9 p.m., 715-825-2313.

FRI. & SAT./6 & 7

St. Croix Falls

• Bridge at the senior center, 10 a.m.

Amery

Webster

• Debt Reduction Book/Garage Sale at the library, Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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• “WhoDunit ... and to Whom?” at Unity High School. Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m.,Sun. 2 p.m.

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Danbury

Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 12:30 p.m., center monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m.

Luck

• Sue Orfield performs to benefit Lamar at Cafe Wren, 8-11 p.m.

Siren

• World Day of Prayer service at Siren Covenant Church. Time of gathering at 9:30 a.m., service at 10 a.m.

St. Croix Falls

• U-Care at the senior center, 9 a.m.

• Bridge at the senior center, 10 a.m.

• Bingo at the senior center, 1 p.m.

SATURDAY/7 Amery

• Ruby’s Pantry at Danbury maintenance shop, 10-11:30 a.m. $15 donation.

Frederic

• The Frederic Arts Board Chili Cook-off above the clinic, 5:30-7 p.m. chili tasting, 7-9 p.m. music, Cynthia Rintala 715-554-0590 or Nancy Buley 715-327-4743.

• Noon potluck and March birthdays celebrated at the senior center. Cards & bingo after.

Frederic

• St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the senior center, with music at 11:30 a.m. and buffet at noon. Cards and games in afternoon.

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• Wisconsin’s annual First Tree Tapping at David Richter’s Sugar Bush off of CTH B, 10 a.m., www.wismaple.org.

• Zion Lutheran Church’s spring expo and fundraiser, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Jam Session at the Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m.

• Ice Age Trail, Indianhead Chapter bonfire & snacks before skiing, meet at the parking area on 270th Ave.,10 a.m., 715-472-2248.

New Richmond

• Northwestern Wisconsin K-9 Club sponsored hunting dog seminar at Tractor Supply, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 715-349-8377.

Dairyland

• Frederic American Cancer Society Run/Walk committee meeting in the Upper Fireside Room at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 5:30 p.m.

Dairyland

• Cozy Corner Trails, Inc. will meet at Cozy Corner Inn, 9:30 a.m.

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly #WI 261 meets at the senior citizens center at 5:30 p.m., 715-4722341.

• T.O.P.S. open house at the senior center at 6 p.m., 715-472-2341.

Balsam Lake

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Frederic

SATURDAY/14

• St. Patrick’s Day corned beef dinner at the American Legion Hall, 3-7 p.m., 715-431-0365 or 715-689-2816.

• Spring Boutique at the senior center, 9 a.m.3 p.m.

• Women’s Expo 2009 at the R & D Events Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-268-7185.

• Unity High School Class of 1964 45-year reunion planning meeting at McKenzie Lanes at 4 p.m., 715-485-3946.

TUESDAY/10

• Tax assistance for seniors and people with low incomes at the senior center, 1-4 p.m., 715-866-5300.

• “Fireproof” showing at First Baptist Church, 7 p.m., 715-866-4111.

Luck

• Hootenanny! Audience sing-along folk songs from the 1960s, 7:30 p.m., at The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, 715-268-6811.

• 10th-annual Balsam Lake Fire Department Spaghetti Dinner at the fire dept., 4-7 p.m.

• Infant/Child CPR review classes at the Red Cross Office, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

Rice Lake

• Film “Under Our Skin: The Untold Story of Lyme Disease,” at WITC, www.underourskin.com, 6:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

Balsam Lake

FRI.-SUN./6-8

Frederic

• Tax aides at the senior center, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 715-327-4155.

• 500 card night at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• Polk-Burnett Retired Educators Association meeting at St. Dominic’s, noon meal, 715648-5395.

St. Croix Falls

MONDAY/9 Amery

• DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids meet at Apple River Community Church at 7 p.m., 715-268-2176, 715-268-8360.

Frederic

• Spades at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Cozy Corner Snowmobile-ATV Club Annual Booya at Cozy Corner Inn, noon-3 p.m., 715244-3041.

• Growing for Local Markets Workshop Series, first of four. 6:30-9 p.m. Register by Mar. 6. 715-635-3506, www.barron.uwc.edu/ce.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise at the senior center, 10-11 a.m.

• 500 cards and Dominos at the senior center, 12:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY/11 Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Siren

• Wednesday Art Night at North Wind Arts, 4:30-7 p.m. Call 715-349-8448 for more info.

THURSDAY/12 Dresser

• NARFE meets at the Village Pizzeria, noon, 715-294-3185.

Luck

Milltown

• 500 card party at the United VFW Post 6856, 2 p.m.

Siren

• NorWesCo Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting at the Burnett County Government Center, Room 165, 9 a.m., SKYWARN Training meeting at 10 a.m., 715-416-1015.

• Mixed Sampler Quilt Guild meeting at the senior center, 9 a.m., questions, call Betty at 715-472-4117.

Spooner

• Annual NW Wisconsin Gaziers Network Conference at the Cornerstone Church, 8:30 a.m., 715-485-8600, 715-268-8778.

Claudia Schmidt and Kevin Kling to play the Quam SHELL LAKE — We say historic, they say histeric! While Claudia Schmidt, wonder woman of inventive, dynamic vocal range from moodful musings to roller coaster rides of scat rhymes and rhythms has played to capacity audiences in Theatre in the Woods’ Quam Theater several times, Friday, March 6, will be the masterful storyteller Kevin Kling’s first time in the venue. “To have these two incredible entertainers on stage together,” says sponsoring TITW president Carolyn Burnett, “is, in today’s jargon, ‘to die for.’”

A Michigan native, Schmidt is a touring professional who has visited Europe as well as North America and has performed in settings as intimate as the Quam Theater in Shell Lake, and as vast as a festival stage in front of 25,000 listeners. Kling, a native of Osseo, Minn., a nationally recognized artist in the fields of playwriting and acting, as well as storytelling has been heard on National Public Radio and seen on the Guthrie stage in Minneapolis.

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audience on a wonderful journey into the improvisatory potential of stories and songs. Calling their show The Terminal Wonder Dialogue, the twosome show their enchantment with the strengths and fragilities of our species.

These two are masters of their craft, and the stage is their natural habitat.

Be ready Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m., for an emotional ride, which will have you holding your sides from laughter and perhaps wiping a tear from your eye as well.

The Erika Quam Memorial Theater is located at 605 1st Street, Shell Lake. Admission is an affordable $13 for this magical duo. Reservations may be made at 715-468-4387.

Theatre in the Woods, Ltd. is a nonprofit community theater serving greater Washburn County and surrounding communities since 1990. TITW is a member of the Wisconsin Arts Board and the Wisconsin Association of Community Theaters and is open without barrier to all interested parties. — from TitW

Claudia Schmidt and Kevin Kling will be at the Quam Theater in Shell Lake Friday, March 6. Reservations may be made at 715-468-4387. — Photo submitted