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Deadly force not merited, says DA Kyle Huggett charged with 2nd

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Mellow meadows at Crex

degree intentional homicide in January shooting death of John Peach PAGE 3

Counseling Associates to close “Huge” community mental health need; not enough funding

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Crutchfield to be returned to Burnett County

Public notification hearing this Thursday PAGE 4

Petition for DA help Burnett County’s need for more district attorney personnel ranks highest in the state PAGE 3

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Visitors coming to the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area last weekend for the fourth-annual birding festival came to see birds like this trumpeter swan taking a swim on Phantom Lake. More photos in Currents section. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

A woman with a plan

Former Grantsburg graduate LaVonne Seemann gives $15,000 in scholarships to Grantsburg students

Pirate hurler no-hits Luck See Sports WEEKEND WATCH: • Citizen of the Year banquet @ Frederic • Clothing share @ Milltown • Polk County Clean Sweep @ St. Croix Falls • Earth Fair 2008 at Danbury (Forts Folle Avoine) • Natural Step speaker @ St. Croix Falls • Law Enforcement Memorial Service @ Siren See Coming events and stories

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG – When LaVonne Seemann graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1955, she left with a plan.

“My neighbor, Tina Anderson, told me something when I was just a young woman. She said ‘plan your work and work your plan,’” Seeman said.

She took the words to heart and made a promise to herself she would one day fulfill that plan as she embarked on her 50-year nursing career.

She recalled at just 14 years old begging for a 25cents-an-hour job as a nurse’s aide at what was then the Grantsburg Municipal Hospital.

LaVonne Seemann, a 1955 Grantsburg High School graduate, returned to her alma mater last Monday evening to award $15,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors continuing their See Woman with a plan, page 2 education in the field of medicine. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

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Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen spoke at The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at the State Capitol in Madison, Monday. Van Hollen will be in Siren Thursday, May 15, to take part in a judicial roundtable (see article at right).

Burnett County will hold its annual law enforcement memorial program on Thursday at noon at the government center. At the Madison ceremony shown above, the names of three Wisconsin law enforcement officers were added to the memorial: Prescott Police Officer Jackie Ryden – “For 33 years, Officer Ryden served the people of Prescott,” said Van Hollen. “Jackie died and lived making a difference.” Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy Frank Fabiano, Jr. – “Deputy Fabiano lived a life of service – first the Marines, and then serving the people of Kenosha County,” said Van Hollen. Chippewa County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason S. Zunker – “Deputy Zunker lives in his service and sacrifice,” said Van Hollen. “A life and tour just beginning, Deputy Zunker’s life exemplifies the promise of service and life itself. - Special photo

MADISON — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, state Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, and state Rep. Ann Hraychuck will be hosting a law enforcement and judicial roundtable on Thursday, May 15, at 1:30 p.m.

The roundtable will provide law enforcement officials from Burnett County opportunities to discuss public safety concerns and other issues of importance to the county with the attorney general. The roundtable will be held at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165. – from the office of Attorney General Van Hollen

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Woman with a plan/from page 1 “The hospital staff became my mentors,” Seemann said.

Witnessing the staff’s compassion, dedication and dependability and the loving care they gave to their patients made Seemann decide she wanted to pursue a career in the medical field.

Dr. Hartzell encouraged her to attend the Anchor School of Nursing where he had done his residency. Seemann followed his advice and also attended St. Catherine’s College in St. Paul for her academic course work.

In 1958 Seemann began her career as a registered nurse. She held positions in intensive care units and emergency room departments. Seemann was head nurse at Gillette State Hospital for children and director of nurses at Glencoe Hospital. She was also a director at various skilled nursing homes and for the past 16 years has owned and operated an assisted living home in Richfield, Minn.

Seemann, who completed her successful 50-year career in the field of nursing as planned, was now ready to complete the rest of the plan she had never forgotton since graduating from Grantsburg High School.

“I credit Grantsburg High School and my mentors at the hospital for giving me a solid foundation.”

Seemann’s plan, to work 50 years in a career she loved – nursing – would not be finished until she made the trip back to Grantsburg High School to offer nursing and medical scholarships to graduating students.

And on Tuesday evening at the Grantsburg High School Awards Ceremony, Seemann saw her long-held plan come to fruition. As she stood at the podium with her daughter, Merri-Lea Kyllo, also a registered nurse, Seemann held up a printed copy of her motto, “Plan your work and then work your plan.”

Seemann then went on to present $15,000 in scholarships to the class of 2008 students choosing to go into the medical field.

As Seemann and her daughter presented the scholarships they reminded the audience this was National Nurses Week. There could not have been a more fitting time for Seemann to present her generous gift to this community’s young people.

“I think it is remarkable that students here are going into the medical field,” she said.

And as she handed each scholarship recipient their award Seemann thanked and hugged each one for the commitment they are making to help people, telling them how much they will be needed.

“Grantsburg will always be special to me,” said Seemann.

And Seemann, a woman with a plan, now fulfilled, will always be special to Grantsburg.

LaVonne Seemann fulfilled a plan she made for herself when she graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1955. Her plan was to work as a registered nurse for 50 years and then come back and thank the Grantsburg community for her education and its support. So with help from her daughter Merri-Lea Kyllo, also a registered nurse, Seemann presented $15,000 in scholarships to Grantsburg seniors who have chosen to further their education in the medical field at the school’s awards ceremony Monday night. Photos by Priscilla Bauer

In an emotional moment during Monday night’s award ceremony, tearful Grantsburg senior Khrystyne Lindgren accepted a $5,000 scholarship from equally tearful LaVonne Seemann, a 1955 Grantsburg graduate. Seemann, who gave the generous scholarship gift as a way of saying thank you to the Grantsburg School and community for helping her become a registered nurse, was visibly moved by the students she presented scholarships to for their dedication in pursuing careers in the medical field.

Briefly It doesn’t take a math whiz to figure out that the economic stimulus check that began to arrive in mailboxes this past week will be offset to some extent by the rising cost of gas. In other words, the shorter your commute to work, the more stimulus you’ll receive. The cheapest gas in the state as of May 14 was $3.59 a gallon in River Falls - the most expensive being $4.05 in Kenosha. Locally, prices range from $3.69 to $3.79 but some prices are expected to go up later in the day.

••• This weekend marks the beginning of three consecutive weekends of public high school graduation ceremonies. The Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Ass’n, which publishes this newspaper, is proud to present $750 scholarships at eight area schools - Frederic, Siren, Grantsburg, Webster, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Unity and Shell Lake. Scholarships given out among the schools adds up to millions of dollars and our coverage of those awards will be published soon. Congratulations, graduates!

••• NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN – It is tornado season in Wisconsin and with the headlines focusing on the dramatic growth of tornadoes in other parts of the country, we here in northwestern Wisconsin can’t help but remember the F3 tornado that struck southern Burnett County seven years ago this June. Notification became a big issue back then, which brings us to a news release from the state this week.

“Every citizen should have a NOAA Weather Radio,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Johnnie Smith. “It not only alerts the public to the threat of severe weather but now other life-threatening emergencies as well.” Gov. Doyle has proclaimed May 14, 2008, as NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Day. The NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards network started in 1972 and is the sole government-operated radio system to provide direct warnings for all hazardous conditions that pose a threat to people and property. There are 33 stations that broadcast weather and hazard information to the residents of Wisconsin, and over 970 stations nationwide. More information is at www.noaa.gov. - with submitted information ••• OSCEOLA - Matt Nikolay, the regional coodinator for U.S. Senator Russ Feingold, will hold office hours Thursday, May 22, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Osceola Village Hall at 310 Chieftain Street. No appointment is necessary. Area residents are invited to meet with Feingold’s staff to discuss a problem they are having with a federal program or to express opinions before Congress. If you cannot attend the office hours you can write Feingold at 425 State St., Room 225, La Crosse, WI 54601 or call 608-782-5585. - with information from Sen. Feingold’s office ••• POLK COUNTY - On May 2, a major cyclone struck Myanmar, causing widespread damage and devastation to people in the affected area. In response, the American Red Cross has been mobilizing urgently needed relief supplies and supporting a robust international response.

World Red Cross Red Crescent Day was on May 8, and this is a reminder of the power of American Red Cross and our partners in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to help people around the world. Even before the cyclone hit, volunteers from the Myanmar Red Cross were helping people brace for its impact, and they continue to provide vital support to survivors. The Red Cross is continuing to encourage people to give through the American Red Cross International Response Fund. If you wish to donate to the IRF please call your Polk County Red Cross office at 715-485-3025. – with submitted information

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Huggett charged DA: Deadly force not merited in fatal shooting

by Gary King BURNETT COUNTY – In one of several exchanged text messages, Kyle Huggett implied to John Peach that he was going to replace Peach as the father of Peach’s son.

Authorities believe that’s one reason why Peach became upset enough to drive to Huggett’s rural Danbury residence on the night of Jan. 20 for a confrontation. One that ended up with Huggett fatally shooting Peach twice in the chest with a .38 caliber handgun, and calling it self-defense.

Huggett, 32, was charged this week with second-degree intentional homicide. If found guilty of the charge, a class B felony, Huggett could be sentenced to prison for up to 60 years.

“Given the provocation of the situation by (Huggett), the significant disparities in the physical condition of the parties, and the fact that Peach was unarmed, it did not appear that the use of deadly force was appropriate or reasonable under these circumstances,” states a criminal complaint filed by District Attorney Ken Kutz.

Peach, 29, was 5-foot, 9 inches tall, approximately 200 pounds and was on Social Security Disability as the result of injuries suffered in a work-related accident several years ago. The autopsy results showed he was suffering from heart-related issues.

Huggett is 6-feet, one-inch tall, 220 pounds, a Minneapolis firefighter and EMT and former National Guard member qualified as a marksman in the use of firearms.

Those “significant disparities” coupled with the fact that Peach was provoked and was unarmed, are the key elements of the state’s case against Huggett.

In another of his text messages, Huggett allegedly belittled Peach for being on disability.

Case details Huggett was living with his pregnant girlfriend, Amy Kerbel, the exgirlfriend of Peach and the mother of her 5-year-old son with Peach, at the time of the shooting.

Initial reports of the shooting said that Huggett and Kerbel had been drinking while watching the GiantsPackers game as text messages were being exchanged between Huggett and Peach. It was about an hour after the game ended that Peach went to the Huggett residence with two friends in tow. One friend stayed in the car while the other stood outside as Peach reportedly rammed the door of the home with his shoulder, although he knocked first, according to the criminal complaint.

The complaint states that the flurry of text messages between the two men arose out of an argument Kerbel had with Huggett and that Kerbel had asked Peach to intervene. The messages began with a phone call and then text messages that went back and forth between the men the week prior to the shooting.

The two men had met only on a couple of occasions during exchanges of the minor child and there had been no prior conflicts between them, according to the complaint.

Kerbel said that although she was currently residing with Huggett, she maintained a good relationship with Peach and would reside “off and on” with Peach “when she and the defendant (Huggett) would have arguments.”

Huggett told authorities that he and Peach began trading text messages “earlier that day” and that Peach’s messages “became more threatening.”

Huggett said that he responded to some of Peach’s text messages with “smartass” replies.

Peach had texted Huggett that he

Kyle Huggett (L) has been charged in the shooting death of John Peach (R). Huggett makes his initial court appearance today (May 14). - file photos (Peach) was thinking of coming over and Huggett later told authorities it was at that time he considered calling the St. Croix Tribal Police Department, but he didn’t. Instead he replied that he was a 230-pound veteran of the Army National Guard and that he didn’t take Peach’s threat seriously.

The shooting According to the complaint Huggett said he was in the basement when he heard the dog barking. He then went upstairs and observed a truck pulling into his driveway, at which time he went back into the basement and grabbed his gun and loaded it.

“At this point he heard Peach knocking on the door to his residence,” states the complaint. “He then went back upstairs and was waiting in the kitchen when the door flew open to the residence and Peach came inside.

The house was dark at that time, except for the TV in the living room being on, and Peach did not appear to see Huggett when he first entered.

Huggett stated that that he spoke to Peach, at which time Peach turned in his direction and took a step toward him. At this time he fired his gun at Peach twice.”

Peach then staggered out of the residence and collapsed out in the driveway. Huggett went to check on Peach and checked for a pulse while Peach was lying on the ground. The two men who accompanied Peach allegedly fled the scene after hearing the shots.

Huggett was asked if at any time he observed Peach in the possession of a weapon and he said he did not see a weapon, and that Peach’s arms were down at his sides when he entered the residence. When asked if he had called out to Peach to inform him that he was armed or fired any warning shots to try to warn Peach off, Huggett said he did not do either.

Kerbel told authorities that Peach was “pounding on the door to the residence and threatening to beat up” Huggett just prior to the shooting.

Kerbel went to the back bedroom of the home, where her son was sleeping, and called 911. The time was 9:52 p.m.

Claim of self-defense Wisconsin law only allows the use of deadly force when an individual is faced with deadly force, according to District Attorney Kutz.

Huggett has been cooperative with authorities, according to officials, and has been allowed to leave Danbury to work as a firefighter northeast of Minneapolis. He was released after posting 10 percent of a $50,000 bail the week following the shooting and agreed to conditions of no alcohol, firearms or weapons.

Court records show that Huggett, Peach and Kerbel have drunk driving convictions and Peach has a conviction for battery in 2002. Kerbel filed a domestic abuse – temporary restraining order against Peach that same year.

It took nearly four months for a charge to be filed in this case because authorities were waiting on subpoened records of text messages.

Huggett was scheduled to make an initial court appearance before Judge Michael Gableman Wednesday, May 14, at 2 p.m.

First quarter foreclosure numbers listed

by Sherill Summer BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES Foreclosures in Polk and Burnett counties accumulated at an accelerated pace during the first quarter of 2008 compared to this time last year.

Already 143 foreclosures were filed in Polk County compared to 100 last year at this time. A total of 47 foreclosures were filed in Burnett County compared to 27 last year at this time.

As a whole, foreclosures in Wisconsin have risen 70.5 percent over the past three years, from 2004 through 2007. If Polk and Burnett counties are any indication, the percentage of foreclosures will continue to rise statewide in dramatic fashion.

Still, even with the rise in foreclosures in the state, the numbers are not as high as in other states. As of April 15, one in 1,222 Wisconsin homes were in the foreclosure process in March, compared to one in 538 nationwide.

Petition started for help in DA’s office Burnett County’s need for district attorney personnel ranks highest in the state SIREN – The Burnett County Public Safety Committee is starting a petition asking the state for more help in the district attorney’s office. The committee has set a goal of trying to get an additional state-funded position in the Burnet County, and looked to Polk County for advice on how to accomplish this goal.

Last year, Polk County received just such help in their district attorney’s office, even after the state prosecutor office advised county-district attorney’s offices that no new positions would be approved throughout the state.

Chairman Gary Lundberg has since learned that Polk County worked for several years to pave the way for another district attorney in their county. One thing that they did was add signatures to a similar petition over several years, that was eventually sent to the state.

Other than the petition, Burnett County Public Safety Committee is putting pressure on state Representatives to address the need in Burnett County and filling out the paperwork officially requesting a new district attorney position.

The most recent evaluation of prosecutor needs throughout the state published in July of 2007, identified Burnett County as needing 2.79 more positions in the district attorney’s office and has only 44.8 percent of its prosecutor needs currently. This shortfall is the worst in the state. – Sherill Summer

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Crutchfield to be returned to Burnett County

by Sherill Summer MEENON TOWNSHIP – For the second time this decade, the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department has announced that Thurston Crutchfield, a level 3 predator sex offender, will be released from custody into Burnett County.

A meeting will be held on Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m. at the Meenon Town Hall. The meeting will describe in detail Crutchfield, his past offenses and special supervision conditions that will be required.

Many in Burnett County are already well informed, since Crutchfield was first released into the Siren community in April 2002. More than 150 people sat for a three-hour notification hearing when Crutchfield, then 63, and Elijah Daniels, 46, were about to be released to a Siren location. Then the people attending the hearing learned that a sex

offender is released to the Crutchfield had left the councounty where they committy without permission. He ted the crime. This law is contacted his ex-girlfriend in still in effect.

Oregon asking her to wire On June 17, 1981, money to him in Mason City, Crutchfield was in the Iowa. She subsequently conmidst of a “blackout tacted the Burnett County drunk” when he committed Probation and Parole a crime at Zeke’s Place bar Department.

The Mason west of Hertel that resulted City Police Department was in charges of rape, kidnapcontacted, and when ping and armed robbery.

Crutchfield arrived to get the Judge Harry Gunderson wired money, he was arrestsentenced him to three 20ed. year sentences, although Burnett County Sheriff’s the sentence was later Department at the time reduced to 40 years. After determined that no crimes Crutchfield 21 years, Crutchfield was were committed on his jourparoled and released to ney to Mason City, Iowa. The Siren in 2002, on indefinite extended reason Crutchfield gave for his escape supervision. was that he wanted to visit his grandOn Dec. 29, 2003, the Burnett County children.

Sheriff’s Department realized that He was returned to prison in

February of 2004.

Other details from the Leader archive about Crutchfield are as follows: He was born on March 29, 1939, in Blackwell, Okla. He has felony theft, larceny, burglary, grand larceny, rape and aggravated robbery on his record besides the Burnett County convictions.

He has escaped prison twice in Texas before his escape from Burnett County.

Sheriff Roland believes that most of his family is in Oklahoma and Texas.

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Watch out when parking for Friday night’s graduation ceremony Siren Police Department to issue tickets in no-parking areas around school

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Visitors to Siren School during graduation ceremonies Friday, May 16, should take note. If you park in a no-parking area around the school, you will be issued a $25 parking citation.

This includes the yellow-curb area on Fourth Avenue in front of the school, the south side of both Bradley and Johnson streets between Third and Fourth avenues, in front of the entrance to any alleyway and the exit from the school parking lot on CTH B and on any sidewalk.

This vehicle was parked on the south side of Bradley Street between Third and Fourth Avenue during the Siren Elementary School’s fifth- and sixthgrade music program Thursday, May 8. The area is marked by signage such as “no parking this side of the street.” From now on, tickets will be issued for anyone parking in marked no-parking areas around the school. – Photos

by Nancy Jappe

Members of the Siren Village Board’s Public Safety Committee, (L to R) Chair Joan O’Fallon, Dave Alden and Dave Doty, discussed recent ticketing for illegal parking near the school with Siren Police Chief Chris Sybers during their May 8 meeting. With notification to the public, the police department will be ticketing anyone who parks in areas where parking is prohibited.

These have been no-parking areas for years now, but citations have generally not been issued to offenders during school events. The parking issue came to light during the K-4 Spring Program Thursday afternoon, April 24, when nine $25 parking tickets were issued by Siren Police Chief Chris Sybers, who was at the program to watch his daughter and her class. In addition, three tickets for illegal parking were issued during Awards Night Thursday, May 1.

Sybers explained what happened during the K-4 program to members of the Siren Village Public Safety Committee at their meeting Thursday, May 8. On his way into the school for the program, Sybers saw vehicles parked in no-parking areas. He chose not to do anything about them. During the program, however, he received a complaint about illegal parking.

“Once I start issuing tickets, I can’t stop because it would be (called) favoritism,” Sybers explained. “I wasn’t going to do any citations until I got a complaint.”

Sybers commented that the no-parking signs have been up for all of the 12 years he has worked for the village, and before that as well. Yellow curbs and signs have been in front of the school for a long period of time, and people are taught in driver’s education classes that parking on sidewalks is not allowed.

Committee members were unhappy with Sybers’ taking the ticketing action without any prior warning being given to the offenders. Dave Alden called it “unprofessional conduct on the part of the police department,” and said that, to him, this was the biggest issue. Sybers explained that, with parking tickets, the first offense doesn’t go on a person’s driving record. However, a second offense does go on the driving record.

He explained that parking tickets have been issued in the past, and drivers have continued to park illegally.

Linda Anton attended the meeting to express her concern over the increase in the number of older persons in the Siren community, and the need to do something to help them safely attend school events, including nighttime sporting events. Committee members pointed out that there is a loading and unloading zone which can be used for persons being dropped off in front of the school door.

The committee and Sybers talked about a number of ways to deal with the illegal-parking problem, keeping in mind the need to provide safety for persons going to and from school. Their decision was to get the word out that no-parking enforcement will be done from now on. Committee members and Sybers plan to meet with school board members May 21 to discuss the problem and to work with the school on better communication.

People need to be aware of the crackdown on illegal parking and that they should allow more time when they head to the school for graduation Friday, May 16, to avoid last-minute parking errors.

Driver examiners to be in Siren only one day a month SIREN – “The Department of Motor Vehicles is cutting back its schedule, and its driver examiners will be in Siren only on the first Wednesday of each month,” Siren Village Administrator Randy Surbaugh told village board members at

their May 8 meeting.

“That is it,” Surbaugh continued, adding that there were 60 people at the examining station the day before the meeting. “It’s a major inconvenience to people,” he said.

Surbaugh went on to explain that the examiners will be going to Luck only once a month, on the third Wednesday, rather than the second and fourth Wednesdays as before. In addition, the examining crew will not be from Rice

Lake but from somewhere else in Wisconsin. – Nancy Jappe with information from the May 8 village board meeting

Bus driver cited BARRON COUNTY – A 69-year-old man was cited for failure to yield right of way after he drove a school bus into the path of another vehicle.

Lawerance A. Neve was driving the bus on 23rd Avenue when he pulled from a stop sign at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and 27th Street/CTH NN

into the path of a southbound Subaru driven by Russell T. Rich, 52.

There were six children on the bus at the time of the crash, but no injuries.

The accident, which occurred Monday, May 12, at 7:15 a.m., remains under investigation. – with information from Barron County Sheriff’s Department

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Short agenda for Polk County Board Energy savings project considered, citizen appointments made

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – The May meeting of the Polk County board Tuesday, May 20, may be a short event. There are only eight resolutions on the agenda and the only two of those that involve spending could end up saving the county more than they cost.

The resolution list starts with recognition of Older Americans Month and ends with a call to fly American-made flags. The meeting, like all county board meetings, includes a period for public comment. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the government center building

in Balsam Lake and is open to all.

The Energy Savings resolution would approve a new contract with Johnson Controls for eight projects that would lower utility and operational costs for the county. The entire project is designed in such a way that even if the county borrowed the money for the work, the first year’s savings to the county would exceed the loan repayment sum by $3,200. That savings would increase each year and is guaranteed by Johnson Control. Over a 20-year period, the county would have savings of over a million dollars on an investment of $592,000, a gain for the budget of $449,000.

The board may also authorize the buildings department to obtain bids to correct three of the most immediate health and welfare problems at the highway department complex. An inspection found that there are serious

fungal and air problems affecting the heated storage shed, the administrative offices, and the basement area where building’s air exchanger is located. The shed and the basement area have been sealed off, prohibiting any access. The bids would give the county information on the cost of solving these issues while it considers when and how to correct a long list of additional concerns.

Many of the county employees are getting actively involved in worksite wellness, looking at exercise and diet programs to improve their health and happiness. At present, 20 teams of five employees are taking part in a walking program, measuring their steps daily.

The county may now contribute up to $10,000, to be matched dollar for dollar by employee donations, to fund an exercise room and other wellness activities.

One resolution which had been proposed has been withdrawn. Supervisor

Bob Dueholm had felt that the 1.5-percent yearly salary approved last month for three elected officials, the county clerk, treasurer, and register of deeds, was too low. He drafted a resolution to increase that amount to a 2.5-percent increase for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012. His draft received little backing at the personnel and finance committees, and Dueholm decided to not send it to the full board.

New county board chair Bryan Beseler, in one of his first acts, has made appointments, subject to county board approval, to 18 bodies and committees.

The recommendations include such positions as the citizen members of the public health board and county supervisor representatives to several regional bodies. Besides all that, the supervisors will get a presentation on open meeting laws and a lesson on how to prepare resolutions.

Counseling Associates to close “Huge” community mental health need, not enough funding

by Gregg Westigard ST. CROIX FALLS – Counseling Associates of St. Croix Falls, a mental health clinic serving youth and families, will close the end of May. Cindy Klein, a co-founder and the executive director of the 14-year-old clinic, said the needs in the community are great but funding sources do not cover the expense of providing quality professional help to a large and growing population of at-risk people, including many veterans, who do not have the funds or insurance to cover their treatment costs.

Klein and Charlie Wolden, Frederic, started Counseling Associates in 1994 to help serve the unmet mental health needs of Polk and Burnett counties. The two had worked together as therapists for three years and knew that the area had some of the highest rates of stressrelated problems, such as suicide, abuse and homicide, in the state. The clinic grew from the initial office in St. Croix Falls to a high of five locations.

“We both had a dream,” Klein said.

That dream is reflected in the vision statement: “Individuals will have the ability to enhance their lives to the high-

est level of health and wholeness within a small community, ensuring a larger, healthier society.”

The specialties of the present staff of a dozen therapists, assisted by the services of a psychiatrist and a psychologist, include depression in rural people, chemical dependency, anxiety, abuse/neglect, suicide prevention and trauma. The population served includes pre-adolescents, teens, and adults.

The needs of veterans have always been a special focus of Counseling Associates. Wolden, a Vietnam veteran, had strong ties to the veterans’ community and found a large, underserved group of vets in the area. Many of the these veterans are members of the Reserve who have been sent to serve in the Middle East. Rob Lubben, Eureka, the clinic’s community outreach liaison to that group, says that they return home with many stress issues but without the support available to members of the regular military and their families.

Klein said that Counseling Associates has always reached out to everyone, including uninsured and low-income individuals and families. Their mission statement says that no one will be denied services due to inability to pay.

But there are financial problems serving the mental health needs of a community, especially a rural community.

Many area persons needing help meet

the qualifications for Medicaid/Medical Assistance. But the Federal reimbursement rates for Medicaid care do not match the costs of providing that care.

This is a special problem for Polk and Burnett Counties. Both counties are classified as rural and have a lower rate of reimbursement than urban areas. Yet area clinics must compete for qualified staff with clinics in neighboring urban areas which receive higher reimbursements and can offer higher wages.

In addition, payment from insurance companies is also decreasing, according to Klein. She said that over the past 10 years, health insurance reimbursement has decreased 25 percent as companies pay at a usual and customary rate while costs increase.

Klein says it is this combination of higher expenses which are not matched by increases in revenue that is causing Counseling Associate to close. The firm started as a privately held partnership in 1994. Wolden sold his interest to Klein in 2005 and continued as a therapist for a while before moving to Milwaukee to work with veterans. Klein continued as the sole owner of Counseling Associates and tried to reduce the operating losses.

In 14 years of operation, the firm came out ahead financially two years, broke even six years, and had four years with considerable losses, Klein says. She says

she tried various ways to change the finances including closing branch offices and investing much of her own money.

Klein started to change Counseling Associates from a privately owned practice to a nonprofit organization in late 2006. By May of 2007, the change had been made and the reorganized firm received 501-C3 tax-exempt status allowing it to apply for grants. But she said that it was too late, the debts of the old firm were large, and the new nonprofit did not have the assets it needed.

Employees lost their insurance benefits under the new organization.

Klein says Counseling Associates would need about $200,000 more income a year, in grants or subsidies, to keep going. With that not likely, the board of the new nonprofit voted to close Counseling Associates. Klein is personally responsible for the debts of the old organization.

At present, Counseling Associates has 400 clients, including 350 children and families and 50 veterans, being served by 12 therapists at offices in Barron, New Richmond, North Branch, Minn. and St. Croix Falls. Those clients are being referred to other clinics. Over the years, 8,000 clients were served.

Switchblade brings arrest POLK COUNTY - A 19-year-old Luck man faces a charge of possession of a switchblade following an incident Sunday, May 19, in the parking lot of McDonald’s in St. Croix Falls.

According to a sheriff’s deputy, Taylor James Nelson was in a vehicle of four to five males and females who were allegedly drinking alcohol. As the officer approached the vehicle, Nelson and another person began reaching under

the seats.

The officer asked for identification from all those in the vehicle but noted Nelson was the only one who did not immediately produce identification, instead continuing to reach under the seat. He then asked Nelson to step out of the car and Nelson allegedly replied “What?”

The officer then grabbed Nelson by his arm and removed him from the

vehicle and handcuffed him.

He noticed that located inside Nelson’s right front pants pocket was a springloaded knife, which was activated by a button. The knife blade was about 5 inches long.

Inside the vehicle near the area Nelson was reaching was an open bottle of alcohol.

Other occupants in the vehicle said Nelson had went to a nearby store earli-

er in the day and used an ID to purchase alcohol. A Wisconsin photo ID in the name of Logan (last name blanked out in report) was found in the vehicle.

Wisconsin is one of 24 states in which it is illegal to possess a switchblade. Gary King with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Department

!" t h S e n a t e D i s t r i c t Lock up repreat drunk drivers MADISON - On the heels of a deadly crash wherein a three-time repeat drunk driver in Oconomowoc killed a pregnant woman, her unborn baby, and her 10-year old daughter, Gov. Jim Doyle called for making a third-offense operating while intoxicated a felony.

State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf of River Falls applauded such a proposed change.

Sheila Harsdorf

Under current law, drunk driving is not a felony until the fifth conviction.

“Wisconsin drunk driving laws need to be toughened to preserve public safety,” said Harsdorf. “It was discouraging that just a few weeks ago, Wisconsin polled the highest of

any state for people that admitted to drunk driving. We need penalties that will match the seriousness of drunk driving.”

Harsdorf has supported and voted for enhanced penalties for repeat drunk drivers in the Legislature. Under the governor’s proposal, a third-offense felony would enable jail time for offenders in order to get them off the streets. Other measures could include mandatory installation of Breathalyzers on offender vehicles.

“We simply must send a strong message that drinking and driving is not acceptable and those who do so will face appropriate consequences,” said Harsdorf. “Whether it is jail time or using devices that keep those repeat offenders from driving, we must work to keep families and our neighborhoods safe.” – from the office of Sen. Harsdorf

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County faces comunication challenges, says Sichta

by Sherill Summer SIREN – Burnett County Emergency Management director Bobbi Sichta appeared at a Burnett County Supervisor policy and planning meeting at the Burnett County Government Center on Thursday, May 8.

Consistently she has warned county supervisors of the communication challenges in the years ahead for the county, and now the three new Burnett County Supervisors have received the same message.

Sichta says the big problems to the current communications system are threefold. First of all, there is not total coverage throughout the county. Officers, firefighters and other emergency providers need coverage to communicate with central dispatch, hospitals and other support agencies. There are areas in the county that have poor radio coverage or no coverage at all.

Second, much of the communications-system infrastructure is in poor condition. Sichta has even learned recently that most of the towers are in worse shape than even she thought.

Finally, The Federal Communications Commission, is forcing all county communication to use narrow ban 12.5k Hz channels. Currently the county uses a 25 kHz radio system. Although the final cutoff date for converting communications to narrowband is 2013, after 2011 it will be increasingly difficult, if not impossible, not to use narrowband, and it is the 2011 date that Sichta is trying to convert Burnett County communications by. For the last several years, Burnett County has homeland security grants to update a

Burnett County Emergency Management director Bobbi Sichta. - Photo by Sherill Summer good percentage of the radios in the county. However, only one of Burnett County’s five towers support narrowband channels.

These larger problems are on top of problems raised

in a 2005 study paid for by homeland security. The county needs a larger dispatch center, has no mobiledata capability and has no P25 equipment in the county, which is new narrowband-radio systems used in public safety communication that achieves up to four times the spectrum utilization of 25 kHz channels.

To help prepare Burnett County fix the communications problems facing the county, the emergency management office hired G.J. Therkelsen and Associates to study the county communication needs. The report is due on July 8, and is expected to recommend ways of improving law, fire and other emergency communications in the county, including the best possible structural, mechanical and electrical systems, tower and radio orientation and configuration and other pertinent design elements. The report is also to give cost estimates for implementing recommendations.

Once this study provides insights on how to correct the communication problems in the county, it will largely be up to the supervisors to find funding for the project, although Sichta is looking for grant money to offset costs. She is reluctant to give an estimated cost before the report is complete, but expects cost to be at least a million dollars, maybe much more.

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Polk County to consider 20-percent fund balance policy Would provide safety net for county

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – Polk County is considering a policy to establish a minimum fund balance of 20 percent as an operating reserve, enough to withstand economic downturns and unexpected needs and improve the county’s economic stability.

The new policy was approved by the finance committee Wednesday, May 7, and sent to the full county board with a recommendation for adoption.

Finance director Tonya Weinert told the committee that a fund balance of 20 percent is a safety net and makes a favorable impression when the county seeks bond ratings. She added that while the county has usually set this amount as a standard, it has never adopted a policy setting the fund balance.

Specifically, the county will maintain an unreserved fund balance of not less than 20 percent based on the budgeted operating expenditures, as measured on

Dec. 31 of each year.

For example, the original budgeted total expenditures as of Dec. 31, 2006, were $21,746,379. That would have required the county to maintain a minimum fund balance of $4,349,275. The county actually ended 2006 with an unreserved general fund balance of $6,170,742. That was a 28.37-percent fund balance, based on the original budget and 25.76 percent based on the adjusted final budget.

Weinert said that the actual amount on hand would vary during the year, but the county should try to maintain a target level of four months of the current year’s average monthly operating expenditures. That recommendation is part of the proposed policy, which also gives the finance committee the directive to review the limits regularly.

The new policy also states that the county cannot reduce the fund balance below 20 percent without a plan to restore the fund to the minimum.

During discussion, senior county board supervisor Mick Larsen pointed out that the county’s fund balance was often up to 27 percent in the past.

Health insurance fund gets excellent report “Zero-premium increase unprecedented”

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – “A zero-percent rate increase on health insurance premiums for two straight years is unprecedented,” John Gauper of The RiverBank told the Personnel Committee Thursday. “There are no other examples.”

Gauper was giving the committee an overview of its self-insured employee health plan and the history that led up to the present situation. That history included a series of changes in plan administrators from 2000 through 2006.

It also included a period where the county had very large losses, leading to a day in the early part of the decade when the fund ran out of money and could not pay claims. That led to a large midyear increase in premiums, both to cover the future costs and to make up the deficit.

Things changed Jan. 1, 2007, when the county switched to HealthPartners as its plan administrator. Gauper said that HealthPartners not only brought in good management, but access to an

excellent network of health-care providers. The fees for service HealthPartners has negotiated with that network lowers the cost of care.

Gauper showed the actual costs for the county for health-care services from April 1, 2007, through March 31, 2008.

The total billed charges totaled $7,531,754 for the 12 months. There were various amounts deferred to other sources with a total savings of less than $600,000. And then there was one very large savings, the provider discounts negotiated by HealthPartners. That discount totaled $2,884,678. Together with the other savings, Polk County had a total savings of 45.82 percent, reducing the original $7.5 million billed charges to a claims total of just over $4.1 million.

Those discounts, from a provider network whose service was measured by the fact that almost all employees stayed in network to get their care, were a big reason why the county’s health insurance premium cost has stayed the same since the switch to HealthPartners.

And the future for the plan? The personnel committee went into closed session at that point to discuss that future as the first step in setting a negotiating strategy for the coming bargaining on contracts for 2009 and 2010.

Seasonal load imitations removed STATEWIDE – Pursuant to Section 349.16 of the Wisconsin Statutes, seasonal weight restrictions (six tons gross load for single axle and 10 tons for tandem axle) are being removed for the following highways effective Monday, May 12: Hwy. 65 - Polk and St. Croix counties,

from the junction with CTH H in Star Prairie, north to Hwy. 8.

Hwy. 169 - Ashland and Iron Counties, from Wisconsin Central Limited railroad tracks east of Hwy. 13 north to Hwy. 2, that is for the entire length in Ashland and Iron counties. submitted

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Last week’s poll results

Total votes: 34

Do you shop more locally now, considering gas costs?

68%

23 votes

Yes

32%

11 votes

No

To take part in our Web poll, go to www.the-leader.net and scroll down to the lower left hand corner of the screen

This week’s question:

I’ll be attending a garage sale this weekend for: 1. Fun 2. Deals 3. Both fun and deals 4. I don’t care for garage sales

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The wink and the nod

e live in a culture that condones a good drink now and then.

WHere, here.

And with the proverbial wink and nod, we sometimes forget about what’s needed to keep a drinking culture in check.

A few weeks ago we praised the legislative proposal to enhance penalties for repeat drunk driving. This past week, Gov. Doyle went a step further and proposed that a third-offense DWI be classified as a felony.

Wisconsin now treats a first offense as an ordinance violation rather than a criminal offense and you won’t be classified as a felon until you’re convicted of your fifth DWI. Wink, wink. Nudge, nudge.

That’s one of the more lenient penalty systems in the U.S. today.

Last month it was reported nationwide - let’s face it - worldwide - that Wisconsin was first when it came to the percentage of adults 18 and older who had admitted to driving while under the influence of alcohol.

How do we walk the line after that news flash?

Tougher sentences alone won’t get it done, according to Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel.

Schimel was quoted by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel as saying the emphasis needs to be on prevention and treatment. Waukesha County has the state’s only alcohol treatment court - where some convicted of a third DWI attend treatment and undergo extensive monitoring in return for reduced jail time.

“Toughen the laws, but make sure treatment is available for those who can be salvaged and are serious about getting help,” noted a Journal-Sentinel opinion.

But what about those who can’t be salvaged, or rehabilitated? Do we need to shift our focus and resources to those who have no wits to regard law, let alone safety? How do you keep a repeat offender out of a vehicle long enough to protect the innocent population?

Gov. Doyle’s proposal arose out of the deaths of Oconomowoc High School vice principal Jennifer Bukosky, 39, her unborn child and her 10-year-old daughter, Courtney Bella. They were killed when an SUV slammed into the rear of their car. Mark Benson, a former surgeon, faces three counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. Authorities say he has a long history of drug and alcohol abuse, dating back to 1993. Two days before the accident he was sentenced to 75 days in a work-release jail on a third drunken driving offense. He was given until May 9 to report there, with orders not to drive in the meantime.

So the problem becomes removing an offender from his or her vehicle - or any vehicle - for a long period of time - if not forever. That requires monitoring technology that we may yet need to perfect or develop - and who pays for that?

This isn’t easy to fix - but Doyle’s proposal has energized the cause.

And the cause has gained ground through prevention efforts such as designated driver programs and alcohol and other drug prevention programs in our schools.

And we’ve transcended the political barriers more and more.

Republican Sheila Harsdorf, who has fought for tougher DWI legislation alongside fellow GOP members and Democrats, praised Democrat Jim Doyle this week for his proposal to make DWI-third offense a felony. Democrats and Republicans in Madison are getting on the same page.

That’s impressive.

At the end of the day there should be no winks and nods in the Legislature on this issue - nor among us as a “drinking culture.”

All editorials on this page by editor Gary King

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

Governor Jim Doyle 115 East, State Capitol Bldg.

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

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

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

Senator Sheila Harsdorf 10th Senate District State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-7745 • (715) 2321390 Toll-free - 1-800-862-1092 sen.harsdorf@legis.state.wi.us

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

U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold SDB 40, Rm. 1 Washington, D.C. 20510 or 1600 Aspen Commons Middleton, WI 53562-4716 (608) 828-1200 senator@feingold.senate.gov

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

As the Inter-County Leader celebrates its 75th year of providing local news, we take a look back at some of the news and other items that found their way into the newspaper in 1933, the year the Leader was born.

At left is a newspaper ad for a Frederic store called Reierson’s, featuring a pound of coffee for 19 cents, peanut butter for 10 cents a pound and railroad caps for 69 cents.

The price of gas in 1933? About 10 cents a gallon.

U.S. Senator Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 senator_kohl@kohl.senate.gov Congressman Ron Kind 3rd Congressional District 1713 Longwirth Office Bdg. Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-5506 888-442-8040 (toll-free) ron.kind@mail.house.gov

Views expressed on these pages do not necessarily represent those of the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association management or board

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Thank a teacher

Wisconsin has a long and proud tradition of supporting our children and schools.

In 1848, when Wisconsin became a state, our constitution required the state Legislature to provide for the establishment of district schools that would be free to all children between the ages of 4 and 20 years. We knew then, as we know now, that education is the foundation of our democracy. It is also clear that the success of our students and the quality of our schools rely on the skills of our caring teachers.

During Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-10, and as we approach the end of the 2007-08 school year, I hope everyone will join me in thanking our teachers.

The work of educating our children is not just a job, it is a calling. It is a calling that so many have answered, sparking excitement and love of learning in our children. Many of us had a teacher who inspired us, or guided us toward the path we would follow later in life. When we think back to our own school days, it is a special treasure to recall a teacher who had a positive impact on our lives.

Teachers throughout Wisconsin diligently serve our communities, inspiring our children to reach for the future and to dream. Every day, our teachers are asked to solve problems that would baffle most of us. Daily, they are asked to work with far fewer resources than would be expected for a task of such importance. Our teachers understand that every student is special, that all students can learn, and that all students must succeed. Teachers

know that their students’ health and wellbeing, comfort, and feelings all have an impact on their learning. Because of this, teachers regularly go beyond the lesson plans and the classroom interactions to ensure that all of their students are able to flourish.

Our teachers have a knack for finding ways to reach students who others cannot reach. Their proudest moments stem from the transformation in their students— from those who start the school year struggling, behind, uninterested or even afraid—to a community of learners who are engaged, respectful and supportive of each other, and academically improving.

Our teachers strive to create learning environments that instill responsible behavior through mutual respect, where individual differences are celebrated and team efforts are the norm, where students seek greater understanding of differing opinions, and where learning and knowledge are seen as power.

We have a shared responsibility to ensure that every child, no matter where they live in Wisconsin, receives a quality education. Our teachers, with their compassion and dedication, have a far-reaching impact on our students and our communities. Teachers shape the future by seeing the beauty in every child and lifting the hearts of our children up to their dreams. During Teacher Appreciation Week and throughout the year, please join me in thanking all of our teachers for what they do every day for the students of Wisconsin.

Elizabeth Burmaster State Superintendent Madison

Stop recycling proposal

Do we want Hwy. 35 south of Frederic to be the home of an eyesore, i.e., a recycling yard?

Kay Friberg already has two parcels of land in the village of Frederic that are eyesores (King’s Auto and Frederic Feed Mill) and now he is trying to turn the Richter property into a recycling yard. We need to stop him from creating yet another detriment to our area.

Furthermore, Polk County already has a recycling center on Hwy. 8. I realize the county recycling center does not take “junk” vehicles but they do take most everything else. Are we, the taxpayers of Polk County, ready to see junk cars and who knows what else piled up along Hwy. 35?

If we all attend the Polk County hearing on Wed., May 21, at the courthouse in Balsam Lake, hopefully this idea can be stopped right away. You are probably thinking that the property he wants to purchase for the “recycling yard” is already an eyesore. How true that is! But that is no reason to let him create another one, and hopefully Mr. Friberg can be stopped before he gets started. I am sure someone else will come along to purchase the Richter property and probably would want to turn that lovely farmland into something pleasant - not an eyesore.

The only way to stop this blight on our countryside is to be sure to attend the meeting on the 21st and let ourselves be heard. Hope to see you there.

Letters

The Leader welcomes letters to the editor. Diverse and varied opinions are welcomed. Letters are subject to being edited for length, taste and/or clarity, and we urge writers to be brief and limit their letters to 500 words or less. Writers must provide their name and give their complete address and phone number.

Content that will cause letters to be rejected include: Crude language, poor taste, disrespectful comments regarding a group’s or individual’s ethnicity, gender, religion, culture, sexual orientation or race; other incendiary language or personal attacks.

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William J. Kelly Frederic

7 5 years young : T h e h i s t o r y o f t h e L e a d e r Part 3 in a series fter six years of establishing itself as the area’s only cooperativeowned newspaper founded on the principal that “the welfare of one is the welfare of all,” the Inter-County Leader settled into its new home in Frederic.

“The Leader directors and management are not unmindful of the fine treatment that has been had at the hands of most of the business people of Centuria, and it is with regret that we move away,” said a 1939 editorial by editor Bennie Bye. The building on the west end of Main Street, which stands yet today, offered the newspaper elbow room for growth.

Nearing a circulation of 3,800, the Leader had more than doubled its outreach in its first half-dozen years, promising a voice for not only the farmers but everyone who “needs a voice.”

Separating the editorial and business end of the newspaper was important to maintain credibility among readers. Yet some space was found each week to remind folks how the Leader offered the best value for their advertising dollar.

From a Dec. 12, 1939, issue: “When Mrs. William Gehrke inserted an ad in the Leader last week that she had 100 White Rock and Giant pullets, a plane landed in the yard the next day after the paper came out, purchasing the whole flock at a good price.”

News and advertising in one article, editor Bye might have decided.

As the war years arrived the Leader offered up much of its space to news of servicemen - often tragic news - and for every local aspect of the war front. Calls for enlistment, working in the shipyards, promotion of war bonds, gas rationing and general patriotism crowded each page of the Leader.

Bye, now editor and manager, in a 1943 issue, called to task Congressman Alvin O’Konski for a column that never saw publication.

“This week we publish Congressman O’Konski’s news notes and comments,

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The building on the west end of Main Street in Frederic was the home of the Inter-County Leader beginning in 1939. It served as home for the publishing plant until the 1970s. after skipping it last week,” Bye wrote.

“His last week’s letter was such that, in our opinion, it would have been a disrupting influence on national unity in a time of war, and the Leader did not want to be a party to it.”

O’Konski wrote Bye Editor Bye and admitted his words were “a little too strong.”

“It was one of those days, Bennie, when I was investigating some of the ship building contracts and investigating the automobile situation in Washington. And I think I should have cooled off a bit before I wrote that newsletter.”

Bye wrote, “We do not wish to be a judge of what our readers should read or not read, but we do reserve the privilege of drawing the line as to what we print and become responsible for.”

Frederic became a two-newspaper town when the Leader moved into its new building in 1939. The Star, established in 1903, was edited by Harvey Olesen, who produced newsy and opinionated editorials which focused more on the hometown than did Bye’s, which favored taking Congress to task and sometimes the Polk County government

The Leader featured editorial “ads” such as the one above, and gas rationing tips during World War II (below).

scene.

The two papers would co-exist in the small town - each finding their own audiences and many times sharing them - for nearly 20 years.

Other competition came from the Polk County Ledger in Balsam Lake and the “Journal” at Grantsburg.

But as 1945 dawned, the Leader was living up to its name as the Audit Bureau of Circulation announced the paper had come just short of reaching the 5,000 circulation mark - nearly triple of the 1,700 ciruclation it reported in 1934.

Kenneth Hones, President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union made a “virgorous” speech to the cooperative’s board of directors in 1946, along with 75 stockholders - saying the WFU had not ordered a hundred dollars worth of printing outside of the Leader plant.

The war had ended. Subscriptions were up. And work had begun on a 24by 30-foot addition to the Frederic plant.

- Gary King

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An elite response This is written in response to Bruce Muehlhauser’s letter as it appeared on these pages in your May 7 issue. Bruce’s persistent personal insults deserve a few words.

A standard military adage applied to communications advises, “engage the brain before you engage the handset (microphone).” I suggest this wisdom to Muehlhauser and other local blowhards who seem intent on making public jokes of themselves with statements and characterizations about matters of which they have no background, personal experience, credentials or studied research. Their published commentaries, as so much of the noise on the Internet, are totally “off the wall” and cannot be taken seriously by any critically thinking person. As in high school, some will say and do anything to get attention or be part of a group.

Since I left home in Stillwater at age 18, the son of a blue-collar steamfitter and unpretentious part Native American mother, I’ve served, lived and worked in many places around the world. Never have I found myself, before coming to this area, in a place where some elements of the community actually boast about their academic, intellectual, social and cultural limitations. I’m becoming convinced this is one of the dwindling places in America where ignorance and discrimination are considered a social asset and where simplicity is advertised to achieve cultural acceptance. I call it six-pack mentality. So much for Muehlhauser and his loudmouth comrades.

As to my elitism, anyone who is familiar with my 73-year life history will find that characterization to be ludicrous. The only elitism I’m conscious of is the high expectations I’ve always had for myself, mentally, physically and spiritually.

Bradley E. Ayers Frederic, Clam Falls, Somers Lake

Letters t o t h e e d i t o r Chaplains

What an exceedingly sad accident that happened to the Schaaf family on April 30. As I read the account in the paper, I found an omission in those who were called to the scene.

Since 2001, the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department has had chaplains on call to respond to incidents requiring their presence. At a time of death, it can be very comforting to have the presence of a chaplain who is trained as a listener, comforter, and advocate. Arne Enslin was on call and responded to this incident as other of the volunteer chaplains have done in the past.

The sheriff’s department chaplains are volunteers who serve alongside the deputies of Burnett County as they go about their ordinary and extraordinary tasks. Chaplains provide comfort, help, counseling, ministry, and spiritual guidance to the citizens of Burnett County, and to the department personnel and their families, if they desire.

Lucy Basler Webster

Part of life I completely agree with the Chisago County Press editorial of last week that it was sad that Big Brown’s victory at the Kentucky Derby was overshadowed by Eight Bells’ accident and death. It was indeed a tragedy that the inbreeding of these magnificent thoroughbreds causes their bones to become so brittle that they cannot successfully complete a mile and a quarter race without injuring themselves.

It is indeed a tragedy when owners and breeders put the almighty dollar ahead of the well-being of an animal who has no power over their own fate. But to criticize the veterinarians for putting that poor filly out of her misery as quickly as possible, even while she lay on the track, is simply

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Yes, children were watching TV and may have been confused and shaken. The doctors, the experts – if you will – obviously believed that moving her to the paddock prior to the lethal injection would have been cruel and inhumane given the amount of pain the horse was in.

Your concluding sentence implied that the “television moguls” decided to manipulate the situation/news, and decided what was best for you and yours to see and hear. I personally contend, however, that the media were simply doing their best during an extremely sudden and indelicate moment.

It should also be noted that television viewers didn’t actually witness the lethal injection.

I am not sorry that parents may have had to conduct a “difficult and uncomfortable discussion” with their children about what had just happened during those last amazing and terrible minutes. Life can dramatically change in less than two minutes – whether it be in your life, my life, or a horse’s life – and I personally think that that change is always worth talking about.

Marilyn Mays Chisago City, Minn.

Where’s Woodsy?

Growing up here in the ‘70s, I remember how littered our roadways and waterways became. There was trash everywhere you looked. Even my father would finish up a can of Copenhagen and then look for the nearest swamp to whip it in.

As a kid, it was easy to walk the ditch and come up with an assorted six-pack of beer to drink (life was good). Remember tubing down the Apple River when the garbage outnumbered the tubers 100 to one? The trash tragedy prompted local and national campaigns at school and on TV to clean up America, similar to the emphasis on going green/global warming today. Well, has anyone looked around lately? Take a look down your side road or along the lakeshore next time you’re out boating. It’s getting pretty bad again. My wife and I picked along our road a few weeks ago, only to have it littered up again in a couple of days. The locals blame it on the city folks. The city folks blame it on the locals. The adults blame it on the kids. I don’t know who the kids blame it on, but we just wait for some public or private organization that could be doing better things to come around and pick up everyone’s garbage. So if you go out for a walk, just take a bag with you and pick up what trash you can once in a while. Talk to you family about it and please don’t be a contributor to the problem. My family returned to this area six years ago, and we should all feel fortunate to live in such a beautiful area.

Stefan Benson Webster

Why build new?

The Nature Conservancy announced last week that it has returned a bench used by John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The couple sat on the bench on April 4, 1960, when they visited the newspaper during his successful presidential run. The bench was given to The Nature Conservancy last year by the late Newell and Ann Meyer as part of a $12.5 million gift to help conserve Wisconsin’s Mukwonago River, the state’s most biologically diverse small river system. The gift includes 374 acres in Eagle, about 40 miles southeast of Milwaukee. The property will be open to the public later this year when it will be dedicated as the Newell and Ann Meyer Nature Preserve. “Newell and Ann Meyer have left an incredible legacy,” said Mary Jean Huston, director of The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin. “Their love of nature and wildlife inspired the largest gift ever received in Wisconsin for conservation.” Steve Bablitch, chair of the Conservancy, said “The value of this beautiful old bench for conservation is limited; however, it is truly a historical and cultural treasure for Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin and our nation because of its association with the Kennedys - we believe that the best place for this artifact is back at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.” Both of the Meyers worked at what was then the Milwaukee Journal. Newell started off as a tour guide before working his way up to become a vice president and serve on the newspaper’s board of directors while Ann served in the marketing department. Newell, who was known as a history buff, received the bench as a gift when he retired from the newspaper more than two decades ago. – Special photo

West Immanuel Church on Church Pine Lake voted to build a new church next to Servent Hall.

The historic 135-year-old church will be demolished.

The architectural report said “overall, the existing structure is in good shape in need of tender loving care.” (His words).

Based on the findings of the structural, environmental, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers “the existing church would be fine for remodeling and/or additions.” (Their words).

So why are we building a new church and demolishing a very important part of our history?

It reminds me of the story in the Bible of the man that built his house upon the sand.

Remember the children’s song: The foolish man built his house upon the sand and the walls came tumbling down.

The wise man built his house upon the rock and the house stood firm.

Former building committee member, Mary McElfresh Osceola

Candidate’s intro My name is Kent Muschinske and I’m running for the Wisconsin State Assembly 28th. District. As I was contemplating the decision, my friend, Dave Paulson, showed me several local newspaper articles written a few years back when he was involved in the state Assembly.

Not surprisingly, the issues were exactly the same—access to affordable health care was causing anxiety, taxes were too high and government too big, gas prices were skyrocketing, there weren’t enough jobs to go around, etc. This reveals several possibilities—there’s nothing certain but death and taxes (perhaps the two are related?), and/or the solutions we’ve tried are not working.

I believe the latter to be true and that’s why I’m running for office. My vision includes a streamlined, responsive, and efficient state government that promotes small business, rewards hard work, protects private property rights and civil liberties and looks out for our general wellbeing.

I support open disclosure of health care cost and quality information and oppose new taxes that increase health care costs.

Creating jobs and growing the economy while conserving our natural resources is a top priority. I support common sense limits on government spending, a balanced state budget using generally accepted accounting principles, and reasonable property taxes that will allow working families to keep more of what they earn.

I believe our government should be a facilitator and not an administrator. By bringing together successful entrepreneurs, civic-minded community leaders, and motivated citizens, we can adopt successful solutions, implement practical ideas, and establish sound economic and social principles. When our children assume their position as leaders in the future, it is my hope that they won’t need to redress these same issues that we have before us today.

I’m looking forward to visiting with you during the upcoming weeks and months.

Kent Muschinske Candidate, 28th, Assembly District Dresser

Click it Each year in Wisconsin, approximately 700 to 800 people are killed in traffic crashes. These numbers are more than a statistic. They mask human tragedy.

Because traffic crashes are the leading killer of young people from ages 4 to 34, there are far too many funerals for children and teenagers. The tragedy is that we all know that many of these deaths could have been prevented. To reduce deaths and serious injuries from traffic crashes, there is no solution that is more effective than getting more people to wear their safety belts every time they drive or ride in a vehicle.

But sadly, too many people are ejected from vehicles in rollover crashes as if they were shot out of a cannon because they didn’t buckle up. People also are tossed around viciously inside vehicles during a crash because they were unbuckled. In Wisconsin, about three out of four vehicle occupants use safety belts, which is an alltime high for our state. But we still have a tremendous amount of work to do.

Wisconsin is still well behind the national average of 82 percent for safety belt use.

Every 1 percent point increase in safety belt use in Wisconsin saves an estimated six lives per year.

To increase safety belt use, law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin will mobilize for the Click It or Ticket campaign from May 19 to June 1.

The Click It or Ticket message is clear-if you’re stopped by an officer and aren’t wearing a safety belt, you will get a ticket.

Everyone should take this message seriously.

Frank Busalacchi, Secretary Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation Madison

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&' t h A s s e m b l y D i s t r i c t A voice to small businesses in Wisconsin Small businesses are the heart and soul of Wisconsin’s economy, with an estimated total of 447,200 in operation just last year. And although they play a significant role within our state, they unfairly bear a disproportionate share of the regulatory burden which costs them approximately 45 percent more than larger businesses.

Many small business owners do not realize that there is an opportunity for their voice to be heard at the state level.

The Small Business Regulatory Review

Board was started to create a forum for owners to tell the state which rules and regulations are unnecessary or have a negative economic impact.

The SBRRB is composed of actual small business owners in addition to Ann and legislaHraychuck agency tive representatives, who are dedicated to establishing an environment that is friendlier to small

businesses than the current situation at hand. The SBRRB takes the issues that they have heard and communicates these concerns about existing rules or regulations to the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules. Their suggestions optimally aim to minimize the burdens that these small businesses face.

Currently, a small business is defined as being independently owned and operated, with 25 or less full-time employees and annual sales of less than $5,000,000. If you meet this criteria and have a question or concern pertaining to a rule that is negatively affecting your business, or a fellow

business owner, and would like to have these opinions voiced to the SBRRB, please contact the Small Business Ombudsman at COMBDOmbudsman@wisconsin.gov or by phone at 608-267-0297.

United, small businesses and state agencies have the potential to alleviate some of these negative impacts. Your input can make a difference!

As always, please feel free to contact me if you have questions about this topic or any legislative matter via e-mail at phone at 1-888-529-0028 or rep.hraychuck@legis.wi.gov

Area Ne ws at a Glance Fatal crash on Hwy. 8 CHISAGO CITY, Minn. - The investigation is continuing into Friday night’s fiery crash on Hwy. 8 in Chisago City that killed two people. The crash claimed the life of a truck driver from Arizona and an 18-year-old Chisago Lakes High School senior from Shafer. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash happened at 7:41 p.m. just east of James Avenue on Hwy. 8 when a westbound 1992 GMC Jimmy driven by James E. Selden II of Shafer crossed over the centerline and collided head-on with a 2001 International car transport semi driven by Joseph H. Puckett, 49, of Phoenix, Ariz., that was eastbound on Hwy. 8 hauling two cars. Both vehicles exploded in flames upon impact. Both drivers died at the scene. – Forest Lake Times Firefighter remembered PINE CITY, Minn. Pine City residents paid their respects to Jeremy Jylka last week as they lined the streets to view the funeral procession of fire trucks and firefighters. By order of the governor, flags flew at half staff for Jylka, who died while on duty last Tuesday. Jylka, 34, was a passenger in a Pine City fire truck responding to a grass fire between Hinckley and Pine City the morning of April 29, when he became unconscious. He received treatment from his fellow firefighters, but died shortly after admittance to Kanabec Hospital in Mora. The cause of death is yet unknown pending the Ramsey County Coroner’s report. After the morning funeral service at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Association color guard assisted in a full-honors funeral service, including the fireman’s prayer, bagpipes, a procession of trucks and other traditions. “It’s a great loss for his family, as well as the fire department,” said Pine City Fire Chief Tom Miller. Jylka had served on the Pine City Fire Department since May 1, 2007. Born in Two Harbors, he graduated from Staples High School in 1993 and served two years in the U.S. Navy. He worked for Product Fabricators in Pine City. He is survived by his wife, Kelly, and a 4-year-old daughter, Anika.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeremy, his family and the emergency personnel who worked with him,” said Pine City Administrator Don Howard. The city of Pine City has established a memorial fund. Contributions may be sent to the Jeremy L. Jylka Memorial Fund, c/o Horizon Bank, 600 Hillside Ave. SW, Pine City, MN 55063. – Pine City Pioneer Former teacher sentenced BARRON - Although a prison sentence awaits her if she fails probation, a former speech therapist for the Barron Area School District has been ordered to serve a year in the county jail instead for burning down her family’s home. Jane M. Dettmering, most recently residing in Phillips, was sentenced Thursday in Barron County Circuit Court to serve one year in jail as a condition of her 15-year probationary term. A sentence of five years in prison with 15 years of extended supervision was also imposed, but Judge James Babler stayed the prison compo-

nent so long as the defendant abides by the terms of her probation. Firefighters had arrived at the David and Jane Dettmering residence on CTH. T in the afternoon of June 6, 2006. The structure was fully engulfed and was later determined to be a total loss. Investigators, however, discovered that the fire had two points of origin - one in the basement and one in the master bedroom. Dettmering’s conduct had drawn suspicion in connection with the house fire. She told authorities that she had returned to the residence that afternoon after realizing that she forgot her check card there, and she saw smoke coming from an upstairs window upon arrival. Dettmering then took her children to a babysitter and came back to remove personal items from the home before going to a neighbor’s house to have the blaze reported. Special agents looking into the Dettmerings’ credit and financial records found that there was a “sizable” mortgage on the home and at least $70,000 in student loan debt. It was also revealed that Dettmering’s contract with the Barron Area School District was not renewed, leaving her unemployed, approximately a week prior to the fire. At Thursday’s sentencing, Charles Klasen of American Family Insurance testified on behalf of the state. The insurance company’s attorney said that the act of arson in this case had effectively stolen about $115,000 from them, and there was little hope of recovering those losses. “I show respect for the jury’s decision to find me guilty, even though I disagree with that verdict, and I will show respect for whatever decision you make today,” the 39year-old defendant said to the judge. “As you consider my sentence, I would ask that you please contemplate the needs of my family, the students and the others in the community I serve.” Judge Babler told Dettmering, “It would make a mockery of the whole justice system if I gave you straight probation, and I hope you didn’t come today thinking you were going to get straight probation.” Babler, instead, went with the state’s recommended sentence with a caveat - he stayed the prison sentence and imposed a year in jail.

Restitution was ordered, and Dettmering must maintain suitable employment. She was granted work release, accordingly. – Barron News-Shield No smoking in foster homes ST. CROIX COUNTY - All foster homes in St. Croix County were required to be smoke-free by May 1. The county instituted the smoke-free policy for county foster homes after surveying foster parents and getting impatient for the state to pick up the issue. There was strong support from foster families around the county to implement the no smoking policy, according to John Bretzel, alternate care coordinator for Family and Children’s Services of St. Croix County. “After surveying the families,” Bretzel explained, “it really became a nonissue, since so many were behind it and many were already keeping their homes smoke-free.” There is a bill at the state level to ban smoking in all foster homes, but it has been tied up in the legislative process far too long, according St. Croix County officials. Director of Health

and Human Services Fred Johnson said that although the state Department of Health and Family Services is in the process of updating the foster parent licensing codes to include a smoke-free environment, they weren’t moving fast enough. “We did not feel that we (St. Croix County) could wait what is expected to be a lengthy period of time and moved forward with our policy,” Johnson explained. – rivertowns.net Agents find a niche HUDSON - Realty agents Cindy Otten and Laurie Larsen are making the best of a bad situation. With dozens of repossessed homes on the market because of the mortgage meltdown, Otten and Larsen have found a niche in selling them.

“A home buyer should absolutely be looking right now,” says Otten. “They should find some very nice deals on the market.”

According to Otten, a Century 21 agent based in Hudson, there are 20 to 25 repossessed homes currently for sale within the Hudson School District. The River Falls area has 10 to 15 on the market, and other surrounding communities - Roberts, Hammond, Somerset and New Richmond - have similar numbers of them. Otten works with Larsen, a River Falls Century 21 agent hired to list repossessed, bankowned homes. “Things are really heating up, especially in the foreclosure market.

That’s what’s really selling,” Otten says.

She and Larsen are advertising a Repo Bus Tour that they hope to guide soon. The idea - which Otten borrowed from real estate agents in California - is to load up a bus of prospective buyers on a Saturday and take them around to some of the most attractive repossessed homes in the area for a walk-through. People can sign up for the tour at www.therepobustour.com. The site also has links to Otten’s and Larsen’s Web pages, home listings and contact information. The pair says repossessed homes are available in a variety of price ranges, styles and conditions. They include single-family dwellings, twin homes and town houses. – rivertowns.net Reckless endangerment charged RICE LAKE - A felony reckless endangerment charge has been filed against a father who was driving drunk at more than twice the legal limit and fleeing an officer with his unrestrained 3-year-old boy in the car. Brandon N. Vandaalen, 25, of 124 W. Messenger St., Rice Lake, is scheduled to appear in Barron County Circuit Court on Friday, May 2, on a felony charge of second-degree reckless endangerment. He is also charged with misdemeanor charges of operating while intoxicated-second offense, with a child in the vehicle and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration-second offense, with a child in the vehicle. The criminal complaint stated that a Cumberland Police Department officer spotted a car moving 39 mph in a 25 mph zone on March 16. The officer activated his emergency lights and siren and tried to stop the driver, later identified as Vandaalen, who did not stop. They entered a 45 mph zone, and Vandaalen increased his speed to about 90 mph, the complaint stated.

The officer continued to pursue the car on

Hwy. 48 and, just east of Eighth Street, Vandaalen allegedly jerked to the side of the road, hit a mailbox and came to a stop.

The officer then saw the head of a small child pop up, stated the complaint. When the officer approached the car, he saw that the child was unrestrained and standing on the back seat of the car. There was no child restraint car seat in the vehicle. A bottle of vodka was allegedly on the floor behind the driver’s seat. Vandaalen failed field sobriety tests, the complaint stated.

A preliminary breath test registered .229, nearly three times the legal limit of 0.08 percent. A subsequent blood test read .204. – Rice Lake Chronotype Body of missing woman found HAYWARD - The human remains found by two trout fishermen in the Flambeau River State Forest southeast of Winter on Saturday, May 10, have been confirmed to be those of Jean A. Viken, the 38-year-old mother of four children who had been missing from the Medford area since Jan. 29 this year. Taylor County Sheriff Bruce Daniels said his department was notified at noon May 10 by the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department of the discovery of the remains that morning. Clothing found at the scene was consistent with that have suspected to be worn by Viken when she went missing on Jan. 29. On Feb. 6, Viken’s Chevrolet van was found by a trapper, parked at Federal Forest Road 163 at Lake Road in a remote portion of Ashland County just north of the Sawyer County line, northeast of Loretta-Draper. There was no sign of Viken in the area. On May 10, Taylor County detectives responded to an area approximately 10 miles north and 2.5 miles east of Hawkins, where they met with Sawyer County authorities. The Wisconsin State Crime Lab, Wisconsin DNR and Wisconsin State Patrol also responded to process and record the scene. Ultimately the human remains were recovered and turned over to Taylor County for transport to University Hospital in Madison for forensic postmortem analysis. Sheriff Daniels said that forensic medical specialists confirmed that the remains recovered on May 10 were, in fact, those of Viken. Analysis also indicated that the probable cause of death was by gunshot wound. Crime scene specialists discovered and collected numerous items of forensic value, both at the scene in Sawyer County and during the autopsy. Forensic analysis of those items is taking place at this time, Daniels said.

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Department along with numerous other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies “continue to aggressively investigate this matter,” Daniels said. – Sawyer County Record

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Board spends time discussing Underdahl development project

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – For much of its meeting Thursday, May 8, the Siren Village Board discussed Paul Underdahl’s three-year-long development project on South Shore Drive. Included in the discussion were two parts of the project that have already been done, without village permission, because Underdahl didn’t know he had to have that permission.

One part of the project called for issuance of a conditional-use permit that would allow conversion of the existing three-family dwelling at 7666 South Shore Drive into a four-plex, with the basement unit divided into two apartments. This division has already occurred, and the village board granted the permit with the provision that the number of occupants in the dwelling be limited to seven.

The second request for a conditionaluse permit would allow conversion of one dwelling at 7662 South Shore Drive into a two-unit dwelling. This conversion has already been done, using the main floor and the lower level with a walk-out entrance. The village board granted the permit with the stipulation that the number of occupants in this dwelling be limited to five. The board was split on this motion, with four members voting in favor, three against.

Underdahl also got permission for a conditional-use permit to construct a two-family dwelling on an existing lot at 7662 South Shore Drive. Underdahl could put up a one-family dwelling on the lot without a permit. A conditionaluse permit is necessary for a two-family dwelling.

Acceptance of the developer’s agree-

Members of the Siren Village Board, (L to R) Joan O’Fallon, Dave Alden and Rudy Mothes, discussed issues involving Paul Underdahl’s development project on South Shore Drive during their May 8 meeting. – Photo by Nancy Jappe ment between Underdahl and the vil- within the next three years for the house lage was another agenda item. After and/or new business that is outside the discussion, that agreement was village. 2) Adopted a shoreland ordiapproved with the stipulation that nance that puts all permanent strucUnderdahl’s part of putting a road into tures at a 75-foot setback from the ordithe property, along with water and nary high water line and provided for sewer service, be done before a building this ordinance to be included in the vilpermit would be issued, and that the lage’s ordinance book. 3) Awarded the agreement would be null and void if the bid for the new wastewater treatment work is not done by next June 1. Two of facility to Staab Construction Corp., the board members, Josh Henry and Marshfield, for a total bid of $3,453,928.

Luanne Swanson, voted against accept- This includes paving the back lot of the ance of the agreement. utility building with 3-1/2 inches of Other action by the board: At the asphalt on a 12-inch gravel base. This May 8 meeting, the village board: 1) expenditure will be covered by a grant Accepted a recommendation to allow from USDA Rural Development.

Dave Bertuliet and Siren Motor Sports Madsen-Johnson Corporation was the to connect to village sewer and water only other bidder on the project.

Other action included: 4) Setting the fee for use of the band shell at Crooked Lake Park at no charge for school-sponsored events and $20 per use by small groups. For use by large groups of 200 or more people, organizers need to apply for and get permission from the village board’s buildings, grounds and parks committee. An added fee could be charged as determined by that committee. 5) Approval of contracting with MSA for amending TIF 2 to included upgrading of the Four Winds Market property, not all of which is in an existing TIF; adding the Capeside Cove property to a TIF at some point; and development on the west side of Hwy. 35. 6) Close Main Street from Hwy. 35 to First Avenue June 28 for the street dance, with cleanup to be done by the organizers the next day. 7) For the personnel committee to review and approve (up to 12 percent) health insurance changes for village employees. If more than 12 percent, the matter will be brought up to the full board in a meeting to be scheduled before June 1.

Meeting dates The buildings, grounds and parks committee will meet Wednesday, May 14, at 4:30 p.m. The personnel and finance committee will meet Thursday, May 15, at 2 p.m. The roads, streets and utilities committee will meet Thursday, May 22, at 2 p.m. Board of Review has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, starting at 2 p.m. Meetings of the Plan Commission and Board of Appeals will be set later, if needed.

Sheriff’s department again under budget Approximately 100 less jail bookings than last year

by Sherill Summer SIREN – Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland presented his annual report to the public safety committee during its May meeting.

The sheriff’s department is under budget for the year and has been under budget four out of the last five years.

Sheriff Roland credits Jail Captain Terry Nesvold for doing an outstanding job of keeping Burnett County jail costs down. This year the jail portion of the sheriff’s department budget was $201,954 under budget and $137,818 less than last year. The savings in the jail helped offset the sheriff’s office

budget that was $39,578 over their portion of the budget. Combined, the jail and sheriff’s office were $162,367 under the $2,437,056 total budget.

Throughout 2007, 5,575 calls for service generated 2,329 police reports and 1,183 jail bookings. Although 1,183 jail bookings might seem like a lot, it is 99 less than last year and 217 less than three years ago. Also, the overall number of jail-bed days continues to drop.

There were 231 this year, which is 166 less than last year and an astounding 750 less than two years ago. The out-ofcounty jail costs also continue to drop.

This year’s cost of $269,000 is $131,660 less than last year.

An increase in community service

hours performed by inmates has also cut cost in the jail. 7,054 hours by 28 different inmates saved the jail 293 bed days.

This year the Burnett County Law Enforcement Citizen Auxiliary was formed to assist in department with preventative programs. The citizen auxiliary is an official nonprofit organization and is writing grants for equipment.

Challenges highlighted in the annual report for 2008 were keeping within a tight budget, develop a commercialvehicle-enforcement program, work around radio-communication problems and attempt to build a storage shed.

Siren Police Department receives plaque Joan O’Fallon, chair of the Siren Village Board’s Public Safety Committee, held a plaque presented to the Siren Police Department from the National Guard.

The plaque was given in recognition of the Siren Police Department being the employer of a National Guard member, Officer Bill Shafer, and recognizing the department for its support of National Guard activities. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

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Church raises issue of eyesore on adjoining property

by Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC – A letter from Pastor Freddie Kirk of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church was placed in the minutes of the Frederic Village Board meeting held on Monday, May 12.

The letter complained of what was described as an “eyesore” on the property just west of the church.

“We do our best to keep our lawn mowed and the trees and bushes trimmed,” the letter stated. “The truth is that we want to make our area a pleasant place to be and a calming place to worship our God. However, we are experiencing an encroachment on our serenity in the form of a junk yard in our backyard.”

After reading the letter, the trustees and visitors of the board meeting had a long discussion of this property that is located at the corner of Linden Street and Peake Avenue.

Administrator Dave Wondra started off the discussion by addressing a question in the letter asking what the property was zoned. He stated it is set as Zone B1.

Two individuals own the property that was discussed. These individuals gave Kay Friberg permission to place equipment on the property.

Wondra addressed the board with recommendations he had in order to take action on what he called “this issue.” He first asked that the letter from the church be entered into the minutes officially, he then asked the board to seek a group of people to review the ordinances and rewrite them and lastly he asked the board give him the authority to write a letter to the owners of the property requesting removal of the equipment coming from the entire board.

Wondra explained that the nuisance ordinance does not cover this entirely.

What is covered is that you may not

Removal of the equipment behind St. Luke’s United Methodist Church was the subject of a big discussion during the Frederic Village Board meeting on Monday, May 12. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld have unregistered vehicles parked in your yard, and so police chief RJ Severude is looking into which vehicles are and are not registered.

“As police chief I have been directed and under the guidance of the board, they have given good direction on how to follow through with this,” Severude stated. “I’m taking progressionary steps as directed by them to make sure we stop this type of activity and that this matter is resolved.”

“I think we’re kind of getting a reputation around the state with, even though they’re not in the village, as having a junk yard on the north end of town and a junk yard on the south end of town and now we’re filling in between the two,” stated President Phil Knuf. “Myself and the rest of the board certainly don’t favor it and we’ll do everything we possibly can to get this straightened out.”

“Quite frankly I’m sick and tired of seeing him get away with this,” trustee Kerry Brendel commented. “It creates

an issue of safety. I think it puts the village at risk for letting this continue. I’m appalled at whoever owns that land for allowing for that to happen. I would strongly recommend that we do whatever we need to with as much urgency, force and direction as we can to get this resolved because enough is enough.”

Concerns were voiced by residents of the village of Frederic also.

“A realtor said it’s lowering our property value by a lot.”

“My opinion is that one individual shouldn’t have the ability to just randomly park these items wherever he wants and not have any consequences regarding that.”

“I’ve been a safety professional for 25 years, and as I look down there, the Gandy Dancer runs literally within feet of where these vehicles are parked. I was a kid and I tell you if I was riding by on a bicycle and saw a fire truck, I’d be climbing on it. I don’t see a significant, per se an environmental risk but I certainly see a safety hazard involved in

this.”

“I’ve taken 13 phone calls on the parked vehicles and miscellaneous items on the said property,” Severude agreed. “I’ve also had seven discussions with seven kids down there, that as you say, have been on the fire trucks, climbing in the backs of the semis and all over the cars. It is an issue.”

Wondra said both Friberg and the owners were approached verbally and the response was that more stuff was moved in.

By the end of the discussion, the board made two motions. One to put the letter from the church in the minutes and the other gave Wondra the authority to write a letter, with legal guidance, to the owners of the property and request removal.

The Leader contacted Friberg for comment but he declined to respond at this time.

There will also be a public hearing to change the village nuisance ordinance.

Web site scams Packer fans STATEWIDE - An online ticket broker from Minnesota has agreed to shut down his Web site and to stop selling Packers tickets unless he actually has possession of them. The action comes after an investigation by state’s consumer protection officials found the seller had violated fair trade practices.

Esther Miller and 16 of her friends and family members thought it would be fun to attend what would they thought would be Brett Favre’s last game at Lambeau Field. She bought

$2,600 worth of tickets at a Web site called Lambeautickets.com. She waited until early December, then became suspicious when the tickets never showed up, worrying she might have been scammed.

She was right. The operator of the Web site, Ben Huettl, recently settled a complaint with the state Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. The agency found he sold and accepted payment for tickets, then as the Packers won more games through

the season, he reneged on deals made a few months earlier. Esther Miller got an e-mail from him on Christmas night saying that her credit card was a fraudulent risk and canceling her order.

Miller’s story had a happy ending when another broker found 16 tickets to replace the ones she was scammed out of. However, she had to threaten a lawsuit against Lambeautickets.com before her money was refunded.

DATCP got 20 complaints about Huettl’s site, each of them for several

tickets. It’s something the Packers are familiar with. Mark Wagner is the director of ticket sales for the team. He says they probably got 15-20 calls this year from people who got legitimately ripped off, which he considers a lot.

No criminal charges were filed against Ben Huettl, but consumer protection officials say they may be if he is ever caught fraudulently selling sports tickets again. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Patty Murray)

Animal-based diseases tracked on Internet STATEWIDE - There’s a new online map for tracking wildlife diseases that threaten animals and people.

Diseases such as West Nile virus, chronic wasting disease, avian flu and others are now often in the news. A Web site developed by the University of

Wisconsin-Madison and the U.S. Geological Survey aims to track reports of the disease outbreaks around the world.

Project leader and veterinarian Josh Dien says many people want to know when emerging diseases become more

widespread. He says it allows for taking proactive action to limit any unfortunate events. Dein says he hopes both health care professionals and the general public use the online map.

Dein says both USGS staff and UWMadison students help compile the map

by gathering news from more than 20 online sources.

The map can be accessed at: http://wildlifedisease.nbii.gov Wisconsin Public Radio (Chuck Quirmbach)

Hubler anticipates passage of Great Lakes Compact RICE LAKE — The Great Lake Compact certainly should pass this spring, Rep. Mary Hubler, D-Rice Lake, said Friday, May 9.

In fact, Hubler was so certain that the Great Lakes Compact would pass weeks ago that she wrote in her recent newsletter that the compact was already passed.

“I wanted to include the compact in my newsletter and passage is virtually guaranteed,’’ Hubler said. “I expected the Legislature to convene to ratify the compact long ago. It hasn’t, because of the ongoing argument over the budget.’’

Hubler put her newsletter into production with the compact story already written in the belief that the Legislature would act before the publication hit mailboxes.

“Gov. Doyle, the Senate Democrats and Assembly Republicans have reached a compromise that ensures passage,’’ Hubler said. “I believed it would pass by now. I chose to move ahead on the newsletter because I wanted to beat the postage increase on May 12 and save some dollars. Maybe putting it in a newsletter will speed passage by putting more pressure on my colleagues.’’

Hubler believes that the Great Lakes Compact won’t be taken up until the budget is fixed, and so far no budget proposal seems to have enough support to pass.

“Wisconsin needs to act to protect the Great Lakes from diversions of water by dry states out west or even dry foreign countries that want our water,’’ Hubler said. “The Great Lakes constitute 90 percent of the fresh water in our country and 20 percent of the world’s water.

The compact is an agreement by the Great Lakes states and Canada to protect that resource.

“I want to sit down and vote for the

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compact now,’’ Hubler said. “The compact is even more important for the long-term health of our state and region than resolving our present budget crisis.’’

Those who did not receive a newsletter and would like to read it may find it on the Internet at www.legis.state.wi.us/assembly/asm7 5/news/Newsletter.htm under Hubler Newsletter Spring 2008.

“Unless my legislative colleagues are completely confused about what our priorities should be, the compact will pass before summer arrives,’’ Hubler said. — from the office of Rep. Hubler

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Police officer and hospital thanked

by Regan Kohler SHELL LAKE — Susan Kelley has a world of gratitude for the law enforcement and medical workers in Shell Lake, after they helped save her son's life one night.

April 18, around 10:30 p.m., Kelley said she had put her 6year-old twins to bed. About two hours later, one of them, Ruel, raced down the stairs at full speed into the living room, where his mother was sitting.

"He sailed into my arms," she said.

Kelley said he had had a fever that went up to 103 degrees, and she saw him turn blue, rolling his eyes back into his head. Ruel experienced three grand mal seizures that night, which cause the victim to go into convulsions and their muscles to contract.

Kelley said Ruel was not breathing, and she couldn't hear his heartbeat. While she administered CPR, her mother, Maryann Smith, called 911.

Kelley said her son has Asperger syndrome, an autistic disorder, which means people can't always tell when they are ill.

Smith said that the seizures made Ruel's strength incredible.

When she tried to help hold him, "He kicked me clear across the room," she said.

administer CPR, stabilizing the child. The ambulance then arrived to take him to the Indianhead Medical Center.

Kelley and Smith said everyone at the hospital was incredible. The doctors and nurses were able to get Ruel into a calm state, and he was able to speak again.

Wilson even gave Ruel a stuffed tiger, which he named Cubby.

Kelley said they later found out Ruel had had a febrile seizure, which they were told occurs when a fever goes up extremely quickly. Ruel's fever was brought on by a sore throat, she added. He was placed on antibiotics and had to rest for a week due to the internal stress

the seizures caused, Smith said.

Kelley said everyone — the hospital, EMTs and Wilson — went beyond the call of duty, and she felt they need to be recognized for all they do, since they may not get thanked enough.

"I just wanted to say thank you," Kelley said. "I just feel so much better that they're here."

"They went beyond the call of duty," added Smith.

Kelley said that Wilson especially, being right there from the start, made things easier.

"He kept us grounded," Smith said.

"He's a hero to me," Kelley said.

TiTW to be featured on public radio Ruel Kelley, age 6. — Photo submitted She added that in all her years as a parent, she'd never been so scared.

Shell Lake Police Officer Dave Wilson arrived at the house on Sixth Street in Shell Lake immediately, Kelley said. He is an emergency medical technician as well, Smith added, so he was able to take Ruel's vital signs and

SHELL LAKE — Theatre in the Woods will be featured on Wisconsin Public Radio (88.3 FM) this Thursday, May 15.

Spectrum West covers the arts and artists of northwestern Wisconsin weekly on a program which airs beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursdays.

This week, Carolyn Burnett will be interviewed on the subject of Theatre in the Woods' production of the Samuel Beckett

comedy, "Happy Days." "I think we were chosen to be featured because ‘Happy Days’ is an unusual choice for a community theatre," offered Burnett. "This challenging play falls within the genre of theatre of the absurd.

But isn't life often absurd?" added Burnett. For more information or reservations for the play, call TITW at 468-4387. — from TiTW

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OMC Healthy Heart 5K run/walk winners OSCEOLA - Joel Ailts of Deer Park finished first overall for men at the Healthy Heart 5K Run/Walk Saturday.

Kathy Pearson of St. Croix Falls came in first overall for women.

The second-annual 5K hosted by Osceola Medical Center, drew some 150 runners and walkers, down some from last year due to a cool, wet spring. The event took participants through the neighborhoods of Osceola. Proceeds will go toward purchasing the region's first digital mammography unit at OMC. The unit will be installed in the OMC's new facility when it opens this fall.

Men's Results Joel Ailts, Deer Park, overall and 3039, 18:19.36 Alex Freese, under 15, 21:35.22 Travis Jansen, Luck, 20-29, 21:48.45 Steven Edling, Osceola, 40-49, 20:20.72 Mike Colaizy, Osceola, 50-59, 19:35.82 Dave Demulling, Osceola, 60-69, 23:34.47 Jim Jordahl, Center City, Minn., 70+, 36:18.14 Women's Results Kathy Pearson, St. Croix Falls, overall

Lauren Smith of Osceola, left, and Danny Wahlstrom of Dresser won new bicycles during the Kids Run portion of the Healthy Heart 5K Run/Walk Saturday at Osceola High School. The prizes, bikes, footballs and more, were sponsored by the RiverBank and Bill's Ace Hardware. The Kids Run and 5K were hosted by Osceola Medical Center. –Photos submitted and 30-39, 23:13.70 Lisa Wondra, St. Croix Falls, 40-49, Alexus McKenxie, Osceola, under 15, 24:14.78 31:36.88 Lena Rothman, 50-59, 25:43.13 Megan Dreckman, Shafer, Minn., 20Sue Jensen, Luck, 60-69, 34:54.35. 29, 26:10.03 submitted

Kathy Pearson of St. Croix Falls took first overall for women in the Healthy Heart 5K Run/Walk. Despite overnight rain, the race was rain free.

Proceeds will go towards purchasing a digital mammography unit for Osceola Medical Center. The unit will be installed in OMC's new facility when it opens this fall.

Rolling Thunder send-off next Wednesday MILLTOWN - The local chapter of Rolling Thunder, Inc. will be departing for Washington, D.C., next Wednesday, May 21, and a send-off ceremony will be held at the VFW United Post 6856 in Milltown, beginning at 9 a.m.

Incoming Commander Carl Holmgren will welcome the crowd, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the playing of the national anthem by the Unity High School Band, under the

direction of Adam Bever.

Jim Carlson, President of Chapter 2 of Rolling Thunder, will say a few words as the riders get on their motorcycles for a blessing of the bikes by Pastor Maggie Isaackson, of North Valley Lutheran Church.

The local chapter members will take part in the organization’s 21st-anniversary demonstration in support of POW/MIA and veterans’ issues. The

annual event, held over Memorial Day weekend, will be especially meaningful this year in light of the recovery of the remains of Iraq War POW Staff Sgt. Keith “Matt” Maupin (U.S. Army) in late March.

Events in Washington, D.C., will include a candlelight vigil at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, a wreath-laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial, a Saluting Our Troops

program at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and a gathering at the Pentagon parking lots, followed by the traditional protest motorcade ride through the city of Washington, ending at the Lincoln Memorial. - Gary King with submitted information

Moratorium on signs until new ordiance is passed

by Sherill Summer SIREN – The proposed sign ordinance that the Burnett County Zoning and Land Use Committee is reviewing received support amongst Burnett County Supervisors at the policy and planning meeting held at the government center on Thursday, May 8. The ordinance will be similar to the ordinance passed in Burnett County in 2000, except that it will have a provision for variance or other form of appeal process.

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals

ruled that the Burnett County sign ordinance passed in 2000 was unconstitutional because that it did not have a provision for variance or other form of appeal process.

In addition to the first Burnett County sign ordinance, the zoning and land use committee is looking at a St. Croix County sign ordinance that addresses issues the Burnett County has yet to consider, and it has been decided to let the law firm that wrote the St. Croix County ordinance draft the Burnett County ordinance.

The idea of a six-month moratorium on new signs until the sign ordinance is in place also was approved during the policy and planning meeting.

No action is ever taken during the

policy and planning meeting, but it was decided to vote on the moratorium on new signs during the regular May meeting to be held Thursday, May 15.

Page, Millroy to speak to Burnett Dems SIREN - Allison Page, candidate for the 10th Wisconsin District Senate seat and Nick Millroy, candidate for the District 73 State Assembly seat, will be speaking at the Burnett County Democratic meeting Tuesday, May

20, at 7 p.m. at the Burnett County Government Center in Room 165. The public is invited. - submitted by Fred Kramer

Wisconsin Farmer’s Union supports current version of farm bill MADISON - The head of a large farmers advocacy group says she’s “pretty pleased” with the current version of the Farm Bill, and hopes Congress passes it in spite of a veto threat by the White House.

It’s been a long journey for this latest draft of the Farm Bill. The 2002 version expired last September, but Congress has passed three extensions on it while delegates, farmers groups and others

have hashed out a new one.

The House Agriculture Committee has now released a Farm Bill that delights Sue Beitlich, President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union. She says there are a lot of priorities that the group’s farmers have asked for like a permanent disaster assistance program and country-of-origin labeling. She also says the bill addresses some archaic language banning the interstate shipment

of state-inspected meat, which said that if animals were slaughtered in a stateinspected plant they couldn’t be shipped across state lines.

Beitlich says there are still some issues to be addressed, such as funding levels for those programs, but she says there has been lots of work and compromise on this bill, and she hopes the president leaves it alone. She says her group is hopeful that they can get Congress to

pass it with a veto-proof margin, because President Bush has threatened a veto.

The Bush administration has reportedly criticized the latest draft of the Farm Bill as being too generous to wellto-do growers, including letting couples with up to $1.5 million in farm income qualify for crop subsidies. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Brian Bull)

Midwestern judicial campaigns cost more WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new review of judicial elections nationwide finds that the most expensive races are concentrated in Great Lakes states like Wisconsin.

Twenty-two states use contested elections to choose state Supreme Court justices, and when one looks at a map of where the money gets spent, it’s focused heavily on Midwest states.

Over the last decade, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio in particular have hosted some of the most expensive campaigns.

Bert Brandenberg is with the Washington, D.C.-based Justice at Stake Campaign, which authored the report.

He says it’s tough to say why judicial campaigns are expensive in this part of the country and not as much elsewhere.

He says they do know that generally these races are becoming “slugging wars” between trial attorneys and labor unions on the one hand and usually business groups on the other, and he says there just seems to be an extra amount of that in the Great Lakes states.

However, he says he doesn’t have a “magic political answer” as to why.

Over the course of a decade, other states spent more on judicial races than Wisconsin, but Brandenberg says that’s because Wisconsin didn’t get its first taste of an expensive high court election until the 2007 contest between Justice Annette Ziegler and Linda Clifford. He says Wisconsin is “coming up fast” in terms of being what he calls “a national poster child” for what’s going wrong in many judicial elections around the

country.

In this past Supreme Court race between Justice Louis Butler and Justice-elect Michael Gableman, the candidates and outside interest groups are estimated to have spent more than $4 million combined on TV ads. The single most expensive state Supreme Court race happened in Illinois four years ago when the candidates raised a combined $9 million. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Shawn Johnson)

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St. Croix Falls tables State Street bids

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS-The city of St. Croix Falls tabled accepting a bid on the State Street project/library plaza and parking lot project Monday night pending further negotiation with the bidder, A1 Excavating. The bid had some questions from the city engineer with respect to cost.

Charlie Jones, Cedar Corp, said that the lighting and retaining wall seemed high and the plaza seemed high. He said the water, sewer and street was reasonable and the bid overall was not out of line.

Jones felt the city should meet with the bidder and have a conversation to better understand what their pricing is on those items that seemed high. The recommendation was that since it was the only bid received, to table it and meet with A1 to have negotiations on the bid.

In other business, the council approved supporting a sponsorship of $500 for the St. Croix Regional Medical Center Golf Classic, awarded $5,000 as an annual dispersement to the St. Croix

Falls Chamber of Commerce who, with interested Wannigan Committee members, will begin planning the 50th Wannigan Days Celebration May 21, at 7 p.m. at city hall.

The council also supported city tourism coordinator and VISTA positions. The city tourism committee is looking at a quarter-time marketing director for contract to coordinate the city's tourism promotional activities.

The position would be 12 hours a week with a maximum pay of $7,000 a year or $840 a month. This person would work with the group tour opportunities subcommittee and help setting up tour bus visits to St. Croix Falls, work with the buy fresh, buy local organizations, work with lodging establishments and encourage cooperative marketing campaigns and approaches where possible.

The council gave their committee updates at the meeting as well. Arnie Carlson said the wastewater treatment plant updated facilities plan has to be approved by the DNR. This should be done by June 30. Carlson said the next step is in designing the thing, which

likely won't begin until October. He added that construction is expected to begin in 2010 and completion is anticipated for November 2011, if everything continues on its proposed schedule. The wastewater treatment upgrade will have a capacity to handle a population of 3,500.

Carlson also said the Festival Theatre committee is looking at a facilities plan.

He said the city needs to think about what they want to do with the space once the library moves out. He stated that the city owns the building and it is a public building. Carlson suggested the council discuss the future of the library whether they want to continue owning the building and leasing it or sell it at some point.

The library committee was represented by councilwoman Debra Kravig. She stated she is very impressed with the fundraising efforts in this hard economic time. She mentioned the $50,000 matching grant from Bremer and that people should be encouraged to contribute while the matching grant is active to help the city and take advan-

tage of the match. She also added that if anyone wants to contribute $750,000 as a gift to the library they will be given naming rights. After a few snickers of disbelief, Kravig stated, “I'm not kidding. I'm very serious. If anyone knows someone who may be able to contribute this much, they can have the library named after them and it would be a huge financial relief for the library.”

The council also heard a report during public comments on the farmer's market. The plan for this year is to have the market Thursdays from 3 to 6:30 p.m. with opportunities for nonprofits to set up and sell along with the farmer's market vendors. Eight vendors have expressed interest so far with more expected. The farmer's market, Buy Fresh Buy Local, is set to begin the third week of June. The reason for a later start is to have more produce available for a larger selection. Part of the market may be located on the Overlook Deck with some sidewalk spaces as well in that area.

SCF schools approve purchases, positions

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS-The school board for St. Croix Falls met May 13, with board president Ken Stensven absent due to illness.

The board was scheduled to elect officers from the April election, but due to Stensven's absence, the board decided to elect officers at the next regular board meeting.

In other business, the board did approve several purchases including a new fire alarm system for the middle

and high school buildings at a cost of $16,275. The board also approved a boiler purchase for $41,688. The bigger boiler will be sufficient to heat the middle and high school buildings and new music addition. It will replace three smaller boilers located in the middle school.

The board committees met prior to the regular meeting and toured the existing band and choir areas, which will be remodeled if the new music addition is built. No action was taken, it

was just an informational tour.

The board also approved a budgeted item, a 75-passenger school bus for the fleet at cost of $61,000. The bus is used and is one year old. The school district budgets for a bus purchase each year and retires an older bus to keep the fleet updated.

The board approved the addition of two new elementary teachers. Due to the SAGE program, classroom ratios need to be 15 students to one teacher.

Now that the elementary building has

enough classroom space, and staff have evaluated the enrollment count for the fall of '08, they require an additional first-grade teacher and an additional second-grade teacher.

The board also approved hiring a teacher and a half-time teacher for the 4year-old kindergarten program which begins in the fall of '08. Numbers for the 4-year-old kindergarten program indicate that a teacher and an aide is needed in addition to the staff already lined up for the program.

School Daze presented by fourth grade

Osceola fourth-graders performed the musical “School Daze.” Students here are getting tests handed out from the teacher as part of the musical plot.

One of the songs by Osceola fourth-graders in the musical “School Daze” was “Walk Don't Run” (in the hallway). The musical performance was May 13. Photos by Tammi Milberg

Mark Ogren Benefit this Sunday OSCEOLA-A benefit for Mark Ogren, Osceola, will be held this Sunday, May 18, at the Osceola Intermediate School from 2 to 6 p.m.

Ogren contracted Guillian-Barre Syndrome, a severe disease that attacks the nervous system, in March. This disease leaves its victims with extreme weakness and paralysis. Mark is unable

to walk on his own at this time and requires plasma transfusions to increase strength to his immune system. He is monitored regularly to keep his body functioning normally.

He is hopeful for a full recovery, but it takes up to a full year, as there is no quick cure. He is a self-employed carpenter and will not be able to work until

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he regains his strength. He is facing months of rehabilitation.

He and his wife, Charlene, have two children, Mitch, 10, and Madison, 7.

Charlene is employed by, and the children attend, Osceola Schools.

The benefit includes a cookout, live music, carnival games, a moonwalk, freewill donation, raffles and silent auc-

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tion. Persons unable to attend who wish to donate can send their donation to The RiverBank c/o Mark Ogren Benefit Fund, 304 Cascade Street, Osceola, WI 54020.

All proceeds will go toward medical bills. -Tammi Milberg with submitted information

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Heritage District moves ahead with opt out for four

by Tammi Milberg TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. - The city of Taylors Falls heard public comment May 12 after tabling the resolution to create a Heritage Preservation District on Angel Hill at the April 28 council meeting.

A public hearing was held and letters came in after the public hearing.

According to Mayor Michael Buchite, he wanted to be fair and courteous to the residents and consider the letters submitted before taking any action on the issue.

Time was allowed for speaking to the council May 12. Public forum cards were pulled and each person expressed their feelings on the issue.

Susan Heaven and Fred Bechtold, residents on Angel Hill, both spoke individually about the issue. Heaven said that one of the reasons they chose to move to Taylors Falls was because of the way the city preserved the small town character. She said they wanted to add on to their home because they are artists and need a studio. They had some issues with zoning, and their pocketbook. Heaven said that she looked at the proposed resolution and it does not have strict restrictions in place and that she had no problem with it. She said a historic district adds market value to a home and that she was in favor of the resolution.

Bechtold said he thought the plan was a good plan with the intent to preserve small town historic character. He quoted from the city's comprehensive plan,

“To safeguard the heritage of Taylors Falls by designating the sites and districts that reflect significant components of the community's cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history.”

Bechtold continued, “We believed the city intends to preserve character of the community and that was our selling point to move to Taylors Falls. I think you have created that, now it's time to move on it.”

Resident Joe Stein who lives in the rural countryside of Taylors Falls, said the comp plan also includes language that says the city will find new ways to encourage preservation. “Creating districts is not a new way to encourage preservation,” he said. “The problem is for the people who don't know about this. How many uniformed people are there? How many residents think the HPC is there to advise them on their construction plans? Why is this on a rush? Is Angel Hill going somewhere?

It's not too late to take a step back. It's a great thing for those who want it, but not for everyone.”

Gina Bonin, Angel Hill resident, said she moved from a historic district in the Twin Cities to Taylors Falls. She stated that the experience she had with the historic district in the cities was great and it improved the neighborhood. She stated she was in favor of the district in Taylors Falls.

The public comments portion closed and the council had time to deliberate as the resolution was on the evening's

Post-secondary guest speakers visit St. Croix Falls HighSchool

agenda. Councilman John Tangen removed himself from the meeting as a resident of Angel Hill and sat in the audience during the council discussion.

One issue was addressed by zoning administrator/coordinator Larry Phillips before the council moved ahead on the issue. Joe Stein raised a question about point of order in a letter. Stein's concern was the plan commission did not make a recommendation for the Heritage Preservation Ordinance.

Phillips explained that the plan commission reviewed and commented on the resolution, but were not required to make a recommendation and there was no point of order issue.

Once that was discussed, mayor Buchite explained a few things about the process and the council had their turn to speak to the issue.

Councilperson Zara Kinnunen, liaison to the HPC, said that she did not vote to recommend the resolution to the council. “I could not do that in good conscience because I have within me a deep ethical sense that people have individual property owner's rights. I am not in favor of forcing people. My recommendation is to approve Angel Hill as a historic district except those property owners who choose to opt out. My decision is not made lightly and not

without looking at all the information.”

Vice-mayor Ross Rivard said he agreed with Kinnunen. “Language is the HPC agreement was that no one would be forced to do anything,” he said. “If people don't want to be part of it, they shouldn't have to.”

Councilman Larry Julik-Heine stated Taylors Falls is a small town and he's lived there for 11 years. “The best thing to do is a compromise. Those who want to be in can be in. Those who don't don't have to be.”

A motion was made to designate a portion of Angel Hill as a Heritage Preservation District with the exception of four parcels from property owners who do not want to be included. The motion carried with all in favor except Tangen, who was not part of the council discussion or decision.

The council tabled how to spend the money from the Xcel mitigation funds after finding a difficulty in determining how to spend the funds and how to get bids or pricing for certain projects. The city has $150,000 to be used to beautify the river valley area in their city as part of an agreement with Xcel Energy for the Chisago Project, a powerline upgrade, through the river valley.

Grant to help build regional economy LA CROSSE - A new grant will fund efforts to build a regional economy in Wisconsin, southeastern western Minnesota and northeastern Iowa. The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $250,000 to help the tri-state area define what’s best for the region’s workforce.

Beth Sullivan is director of planning and marketing for Workforce Connections in La Crosse. She says the grant will really help find out which industries are strong and what each of

them needs. She says they know that health care and manufacturing are two strong industries in the region. The work may also focus on the region’s organic farming industry.

The area of study stretches from La Crosse to Austin, Minn. and Dubuque, Iowa. Sullivan says last summer’s flooding and problems with home foreclosures helped secure the grant. – Wisconsin Public Radio (John Davis)

High school seeks race-neutral mascot

Air Force recruiter speaking to students.

ST. CROIX FALLS – On Wednesday, May 7, the sophomore and junior classes at St. Croix Falls High School spent the afternoon learning about post-secondary options from a variety of university and technical college representatives and military recruiters. A spokesperson from UW-Stout, UWRiver Falls, Wisconsin Indianhead

Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Century College, The Art Institutes, Wisconsin Army National Guard, and the Air Force were present at the high school to share with the students what life after high school is all about and to inform them of the wide variety of options they have. – submitted from SCF High School

WISCONSIN RAPIDS - This week, people in Wisconsin Rapids are voting on a new team mascot for a local high school. It’s the latest development in an effort to eradicate Native American imagery from schools across the state.

For years, Lincoln High School’s team, the Red Raiders, had a picture of an Indian on their sportswear and murals. But critics said it demeaned Native Americans, and the school stopped using the image in the 1990s. In January, the school board opted to drop the word “red” from the moniker, saying it also referred to Indians. But several local activists argued that “red” could be used without the native connotations, and organized petition drives that eventually swayed the board to keep the old name. Now, the Red Raiders are ready for a new identity, as either a bull,

fox, wolf, or hawk, depending on which one gets the most votes.

Among those cheering on the vote, is Barb Munson. She’s an Oneida tribal member who chairs the Indian Mascot and Logo Taskforce for the Wisconsin Indian Education Association. She says it’s imperative that students no longer be participants in this kind of activity, and she thinks it’s really important that they learn that it’s really not appropriate to have race-based stereotypes in the public schools.

Munson says since 1991, 32 school districts in Wisconsin have dropped or changed their mascot names. She says there’s still 38 other districts to go.

Meanwhile, backers of Indian mascots say they honor native people and can promote interest in other cultures. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Brian Bull)

Fire at Trollhaugen

UW-Stout representative speaking to students. – Photos submitted

DRESSER-Around 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning a fire was spotted near the south west corner of the Trollhaugen Ski Shop by Jim Rochford Jr. Firefighters were called and responded shortly thereafter. The firefighters from the Dresser, Osceola, Garfield fire dept and the Village of Osceola fire dept arrived to the scene. The fire was out less than an hour after they were called in.

Firefighters stayed to help out until 1010:30am. Structural damage to the building is as of yet unknown.

Consumable damage includes storage by owners JR and Jeanne Rochford, and backup Trollhaugen storage in the loft of the ski shop. The retail equipment in the Ski Shop had a good amount of smoke damage. There was also water damage in the Ski Shop and Ticket Office from fighting the fire. The owners and employees of Trollhaugen would like to thank the DOG fire department and Osceola fire department for their service. -from Trollhaugen

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Best Western Northwoods Lodge celebrates 10 years of business Everyone invited to join in on the celebration on May 19-26 SIREN – Ten years ago this Memorial Day Weekend, Keith and Mary-Jo Hobbie opened the doors of the Best Western Northwoods Lodge for business. Since its opening in 1998, the Northwoods Lodge has served as a funfilled destination and home away from home for countless business travelers, event planners and families.

About the Best Western Northwoods Lodge The Best Western Northwoods Lodge has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, both locally and internationally. Being recognized for service and cleanliness, the Best Western Northwoods Lodge can accommodate all types of travelers with its 40 guestrooms. Spacious guestrooms offer amenities such as free high-speed Internet access, remote-controlled TV with cable and premium movie channels, air conditioning, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, in-room hair dyers, as well as bathrooms that feature combinations shower/bathtub equipped with massaging shower heads and curved curtain rods for a unique showering experience. Other hotel features include a 24-hour gift shop, complimentary lobby computer equipped with high-speed Internet access and printing capabilities, deluxe complimentary continental breakfast, indoor pool, whirlpool spa, sauna and guest laundry facilities. Conveniently located at the intersection of Hwys. 70/35 and CTH B, the Best Western Northwoods Lodge is minutes away from area casinos, lakes, recreational trails, golf courses, shops, restaurants and other area attractions.

The Best Western Northwoods Lodge supports many school and community events and initiatives, and belongs to the Siren Area Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin Innkeepers’ Association, AAA Motor Club, and the Association of Bridal Consultants. The motel’s original owners, the Hobbies, along with their son, Marc Hobbie and daughterin-law, Lisa Hobbie (Brendel), still operate the motel today. General manager, Lisa Hobbie, also serves Best Western International as a District 3 Governor, is the Wisconsin Co-Op Secretary, and she recently received the designation of Certified Hospitality Administrator through the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute.

About the 10-Year Birthday Celebration In appreciation of the ongoing support of the local community, the Best Western Northwoods Lodge has planned numerous events and activities to help mark the 10-year birthday celebration.

Monday, May 19 Free Open Swim from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 20 $29 room rates for locals (must call in with a major credit card to book room) Wednesday, May 21 Free Gift Frenzy from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

As supplies last, people who come in from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and sign up for the Gold Crown Club International, Race Fan Speed Rewards, or Harley Davidson Ride Rewards, will receive a free gift. Their name will also go into a huge drawing on Memorial Day. Thursday, May 22 $39 room rates for locals Friday, May 23

Receive 25 percent off on of a BW Northwoods Lodge gift certificate or 10 percent off of the purchase of a Best Western Travel Card.

Saturday, May 24 Bonus Point Madness – Receive 500 Gold Crown Club, Speed Reward or Ride Reward Bonus Points for your stay.

Sunday, May 25 Business owner Appreciation and Northwoods Lodge Employee Reunion.

All area business owners, Siren Chamber of Commerce members and past Northwoods Lodge employees are invited to attend. Call 715-349-7800 to reserve your spot for this night of dinner, drinks, music and more.

During the Business Appreciation Event/Employee Reunion, the Best Western Northwoods Lodge will give special recognition to three employees that have been with the motel since its opening – Diane Richison, Dennis Hoffa (Jacques Deseve), and Lisa Hobbie

(Brendel). Other special awards and recognition will also be given.

Monday, May 26 Memorial Day Backyard BBQ and Family Day outdoor activities, free mini doughnuts, hot dogs, pop and etc., scavenger hunt, face painting, game, indoor activities, coloring contest, free swimming, cookies, coffee, milk and tours. submitted

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Pirates on top in West Lakeland

Kevin Johnson throws no-hitter in win over Luck Monday

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Grantsburg 9, Luck 0

by Marty Seeger GRANTSBURG – The Pirates haven’t been putting up a lot of hits this season, but with the way Kevin Johnson hurled the ball Monday night, they didn’t need a pile of hits. Key defensive plays by both the infield and outfield played a major role in the game between the only two unbeaten teams in the conference.

In the end, Grantsburg won out.

While Johnson threw his share of pitches in the game, he was able to record seven strikeouts in the seven inning no-hitter. The Cardinals picked pitches carefully and Johnson walked 10, but coach Pete Johnson knows what his ace is capable of, and felt comfort-

Pirate second baseman Austin Eskola gets some air time on a high throw to second from the catcher.

Kevin Johnson no-hit Luck in a battle of the unbeatens in the West Lakeland Conference. The Pirates stand alone at the top of the conference for now. Also pictured is shortstop Trent Bonneville. - Photos by Marty Seeger able with leaving him in to finish it out.

Luck couldn’t seem to get any hits but “You know I kind of did let him go a couple of times had chances to score long, he threw a lot of pitches, and usu- some runs. The team walked bases ally you try to take care of the arms,” loaded in the second and fourth coach Johnson said. But he also said that innings, but Grantsburg was able to get his pitcher throws a lot of pitches in out of every jam Luck had them into.

December in preparation for the spring The Pirates created three key double season, so there was no doubt he could plays in the first, third and sixth inning make it through the entire game. to help the cause, which had coach In the first inning, the Pirates put five Johnson happy with the efforts of his runs on the board without any hits and team. drew five walks. Luck made a pair of “That’s kind of the story of our seaerrors in the inning including an over- son; we’ve got to make the plays and thrown ball after a hit to short by Jamie hang on, so I was pretty pleased defenRobb. sively,” Johnson said.

“Any time you can get that lead in the Austin Eskola reached base on an first inning, that’s huge,” Johnson said. error in the early goings of the third The Pirates continued to put ducks on inning, and catcher Ben Larson doubled the pond in the second inning when, to bring his teammate home for a 7-0 with two outs, Dylan Marone singled, Grantsburg lead. Bonneville scored in as did Johnson. Trent Bonneville was hit the fourth inning after getting on board by a pitch and the bases were juiced at with a leadoff single, and scored Larson that point. Thane Larson walked in the on a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning for only run of the inning before Luck the Pirates final run of the game. Larson ended the inning. had two doubles on the night, as Grantsburg only added five team hits in the game.

The Pirates face St. Croix Falls this Thursday at St. Croix Falls, and both Luck and Grantsburg will meet again next Tuesday, May 20, for a makeup game that will take place in Luck.

Luck's closest chance at a run came in the fifth inning on a passed ball, but Kevin Johnson caught a quick throw from Ben Larson to tag out the runner stealing for home.

Luck first baseman Brett Holdt attempts to make a scoop on the ball.

••• EMPORIA, Kan. – Winona State's only run of the game came on a solo home run from former Grantsburg standout Mollie Bjelland last Saturday in the NCAA north Div. 2 Central Region North Championship game last Saturday.

Emporia State University Kansas defeated the Warriors 9-1. As a freshman, Bjelland made the All-tournament team with two other Warriors, and Mollie Bjelland the team finished 3-2 in the tournament. Bjelland batted .327 with 50 hits, a team-leading eight homers, 39 RBIs. She also led the team in doubles with 13 on the season. - Marty Seeger ••• LEADER LAND – On May 15 the Frederic at Unity baseball game can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 5 p.m. On May 16 the St. Croix Central at Amery game can be heard at 5 p.m. on 1260 AM. The St. Croix Falls at Cumberland baseball game is being broadcast on 104.9 FM on May 17 at noon. The May 17 game between Prairie Farm and Cumberland can be heard at 2:30 p.m. on 104.9 FM. The Frederic at Cumberland game on May 19 is being broadcast on 1260 AM beginning at 4:30 p.m. The New Richmond at Amery game can be heard on May 20 at 5 p.m. on 1260 AM. ••• MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Brewers games featured on WXCE 1260 can be heard on the following dates: The May 15 game versus the Dodgers at Brewers begins at noon.

The May 16, 17 and 18 games at Boston begin at 6 p.m., 3 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. respectively. The Brewers at Pittsburg series on May 20 and 21 begin at 6 p.m. both nights.

••• MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Twins games featured on WLMX 104.9 FM can be heard on the following dates: The May 15 game versus Toronto at Minnesota begins at noon. The Twins at Colorado series on May 16, 17 and 18 start at 8, 7 and 1 p.m. respecrtively. The May 19, 20 and 21 Twins at Texas series begins at 7 p.m. all three nights.

••• 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 2008 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld

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Webster boys dominate conference held at Unity

Frederic’s Zach Anderson was surrounded by Unity athletes as he won the 110-meter hurdles during the conference track meet held in Unity on Tuesday, May 13. Anderson also won the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 43.82. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Nick Morgan of Luck placed second in the 100-meter dash and third in the 200-meter dash during the conference meet in Unity.

Lakeland Conference Meet (5-13-08) Unity High School Boys Team Results Place Team Points 1st Webster 187.0 2nd Frederic 152.0 3rd Unity 83.0 4th Clear Lake 64.0 5th Grantsburg 48.0 6th Luck 42.0 7th St. Croix Falls 39.0 8th Shell Lake 36.0 9th Turtle Lake/Clayton 30.0 10th Siren 19.0 Top Eight Individual Results (only area finishers) 100-Meter dash - 1.Jules Zappa, W, 11.47; 2. Nick Morgan, L, 11.73; 3. Damian Hubbell, S, 11.97; 5.

Dustin McKinney, U, 12.00; 6. Matt Alden, F, 12.08; 7. Allastant Nuckles, SCF, 12.10; 8. Chad Strilzuk, U, 12.15.

200-Meter dash - 1. Brian Thill, W, 23.33; 2.

Lukas Olson, G, 23.38; 3. Nick Morgan, L, 23.86; 4. Tyler Calabria, F, 24.27; 7. Travis Gauovnik, SCF, 24.67.

400-Meter dash - 2. Chaz Heinz, W, 51.76; 3.

Brian Thill, W, 51.84; 4. Nick Morgan, L, 52.46; 5.

Quentin Johnson, W, 53.21; 7. Chad Strilzuk, U, 55.10.

800-Meter run - 1. River Karl, F, 2.03.28; 2. Ben Anderson, F, 2.05.86; 3. Shawn Pavlik, G, 2.06.41; 4. Brian Gibbs, W, 2.08.58; 5. Asa Olson, W, 2.09.91; 6. Bryan Krause, W, 2.11.83; 7. Tim Reed, U, 2.15.66.

1600-Meter run - 1. River Karl, F, 4.36.53; 2. Peter Walsh, W, 4.37.30; 3. Ben Anderson, F, 4.41.5; 4.

Jack Taylor, W, 4.47.63; 5. Shawn Pavlik, G, 4.50.3; 6. Nick Krinke, W, 4.50.99; 7. Tim Reed, U, 5.07.02.

3200-Meter run - 1. Peter Walsh, W, 9.48.56; 2.

Jack Taylor, W, 10.22.11; 3. River Karl, F, 10.39.12; 4. Nick Krinke, W, 10.45.28; 5. Ben Nelson, F, 11.02.66; 6. Steve Olson, U, 11.08.56; 8. Jeff Holmes, L, 12.42.95.

110-Meter hurdles - 1. Zach Anderson, F, 16.30; 2. Dan Livingston, U, 16.59; 3. Lance Peper, U, 17.16; 4. Nolan Kriegel, W, 17.70; 5. Cody Turnquist, U, 17.91; 6. Ryan Brickle, W, 18.38; 8.

Geulan, SCF, 18.70.

300-Meter hurdles - 1. Zach Anderson, F, 43.82; 2. Ryan Brickle, W, 44.22; 3. Kyle Swenson, F, 44.48; 4. Joe Carpenter, SCF, 46.08; 5. Dan Livingston, U, 46.43; 6. Tony Peterson, F, 46.56.

4X100-Meter relay - 1. Frederic, 46.45 (Matt Alden, Peter Carlson, Tyler Calabria, Perry Anderson); 2. St. Croix Falls, 46.74 (Allastant Nuckles, Tom Colombo, Nick Johnson, Chase Walters); 4. Webster, 47.31 (Dan Pope, Trevor Fontaine, Jules Zappa, Mitch Huser); 5. Unity, 48.71 (Michael Johnson, James Slate, Dustin McKinney, Tyler Christensen); 6. Siren, 50.24 (Jace Carter, Travis Freese, Collin Tewalt,

Luck’s Wally Rich received sixth place in the pole vault event, making it over 8 ft., 7 in.

Damian Hubbell); 7. Luck, 52.26 (AJ WalshBrenizer, Wally Rich, Curtis Donald, Adam Anderson).

4X200-Meter relay - 3. Webster, 1.37.93 (Dan Pope, Ben Estell, Mitch Huser, Kyle Godfrey); 4.

Unity, 1.43.37 (Michael Johnson, James Slate, Dustin McKinney, Brandon Mooney); 6. St. Croix Falls, 1.45.10 (Brandyn Rudolph, Ryan Jaremczuk, Travis Gauovnik, Justin Ahlstrand); 7. Siren, 1.54.67 (Collin Tewalt, Damian Hubbell, Nate Larson, Cody Maslow).

4X400-Meter relay - 1. Webster, 3.31.84 (Chaz Heinz, Brian Gibbs, Quentin Johnson, Brian Thill); 2. Grantsburg, 3.42.03 (Tony Larson, Jason Jensen, Lukas Olson, Brandon Mogel); 5.

Frederic, 3.53.17 (Perry Anderson, Matt Alden, Pat Eaton, Sam Halverson); 6. Siren, 4.00.68 (Tom Chosa, Travis Freese, Collin Tewalt, Jeremy Wikstrom); 8. Unity, 4.03.28 (Dan Livingston, Tyler Christensen, Joe Swanson, Rush Hickethier).

4X800-Meter relay - 1. Webster, 8.45.14 (Bryan Krause, Brian Gibbs, Asa Olson, Peter Walsh); 2.

Frederic, 8.51.62 (Ben Nelson, Kyle Swenson, Ben Anderson, Sam Halverson); 4. Unity, 9.40.21 (Zach Edgell, Mitch Galle, Steve Olson, Tim Reed); 5. St. Croix Falls, 9.59.20 (Shaw Amundson, Justin Ahlstrand, Kodi Drinken, Garrett Radzinel); 8. Siren, 11.06.97 (Jacob Steimann, Nate Larson, Coty Reh, Cody Maslow) High jump - 1. Shawn Pavlik, G, 5-10; 2. Zach Anderson, F, 5-08; 4. Brian Thill, W, 5-06; 6. Tony Larson, G, 5-04; 7. Perry Anderson, F, 5-03; 8.

Cody Turnquist, U, 5-02.5.

Pole vault - 1. Peter Carlson, F, 13-00; 3. AJ Holmquist, W, 10-06; 4. Tony Larson, G, 9-00; 5.

AJ Walsh-Brenizer, L, 8-11; 6. Wally Rich, L, 8-07; 7. Dylan Hendricks, U, 8-06; 8. Simon Grange, SCF, 8-00; 8. Zac Rintoul, SCF, 8-00.

Long jump - 1. Chad Strilzuk, U, 19-01.25; 2.

Landen Strilzuk, L, 18-08.5; 3. Tyler Calabria, F, 17-11.75; 4. Allastant Nuckles, SCF, 17-11.5; 5.

Kyle Godfrey, W, 17-08.5; 6. Tyler Bibeau, U, 1707.5; 8. Rush Hickethier, U, 17-03.25.

Triple jump - 2. Zach Anderson, F, 39-06; 3.

Lance Peper, U, 38-07.5; 4. Landen Strilzuk, L, 38-04; 5. Jason Jensen, G, 38-01; 6. Dan Livingston, U, 37-07.25; 7. Brian Gibbs, W, 36-01.

Shot put - 1. Josh Johnson, W, 48-04.25; 2. David Lund, SCF, 43-11; 4. Cody Gruel, F, 42-03; 6. Jules Zappa, W, 41-08.75; 7. Joe Swanson, U, 41-02.

Discus - 1. Josh Johnson, W, 152-03; 2. Cody Gruel, F, 135-03; 3. Josh Payson, W, 132-04; 4.

Jordan Lubich, W, 125-08; 5. Joe Swanson, U, 119-08; 6. Travis Freese, S, 117-03; 8. Aaron Engstrand, S, 113-03.

David Lund of St. Croix Falls threw the shot put 43 ft., 11 in. to receive second during the conference meet.

Chisago Invitational (5-9-08) Boys Team Results Place Team Points 1st North Branch 263.0 2nd Frederic 199.5 3rd Chisago Lakes 111.0 4th Columbia Heights 90.5 5th Grantsburg 14.0 Individual Results (Top area finishers) 100-Meter dash - 1. Matt Alden, F, 11.93; 7. Perry Anderson, F, 12.55; 11. Robert Kirk, F, 13.76; 12.

Chase Holmstra, F, 13.89.

200-Meter dash - 1. Tyler Calabria, F, 23.88; 10.

Chase Heimstra, F, 29.03.

400-Meter dash - 3. River Karl, F, 55.32; 7. Ben Nelson, F, 1.01.99.

800-Meter run - 1. River Karl, F, 2.04.86; 3. Sam Halverson, F, 2.17.99; 6. Joel Anderson, F, 2.21.44.

1600-Meter run - 1. River Karl, F, 4.39.89; 2. Ben Anderson, F, 4.40.02; 3. Shawn Pavlik, G, 4.40.94; 6. Ben Nelson, F, 5.14.42.

3200-Meter run - 3. Josiah Lund, F, 12.24.33.

110-Meter hurdles - 2. Zach Anderson, F, 16.73; 5. Tony Peterson, F, 19.38.

300-Meter hurdles - 1. Zach Anderson, F, 44.21; 2. Kyle Swenson, F, 44.93 4X100-Meter relay - 1. Frederic, 47.05 (Matt Alden, Peter Carlson, Tyler Calabria, Perry Anderson).

4X200-Meter relay - 4. Frederic, 1.49.55 (Claire Erickson, Tony Peterson, Robert Kirk, Tyler Calabria).

4X400-Meter relay - 3. Frederic, 3.53 (Perry Anderson, Sam Halverson, Pat Eaton, Matt Alden).

4X800-Meter relay - 3. Frederic, 8.50.93 (Ben Anderson, Ben Nelson, Kyle Swenson, Joel Anderson).

1600 Sprint Medley - 2. Frederic, 4.17.75 (Chase Heimstra, Greg Puetz, Claire Erickson, Pat Eaton).

High jump - 2. Shawn Pavlik, G, 5-10; 3. Zach Anderson, F, 5-08; 5. Perry Anderson, 5-06; 8.

Kyle Swenson, 5-02; 10. Robert Kirk, F, 5-00.

Pole vault - 1. Peter Carlson, F, 13-06; 8. Gus Neumann, F, 9-00; 9. Matt Alden, F, 8-06.

Long jump - 3. Tyler Calabria, F, 18-01; 8. Tony Peterson, F, 16-04.25.

Triple jump - 2. Zach Anderson, F, 37-03.5; 4.

Claire Erickson, F, 35-10; 5. Kyle Swenson, F, 3507.

Shot put - 4. Cody Gruel, F, 40-03.25; 7. John Chelmo, F, 36-00.5; 11. Dustin Gabrielson, F, 3407.25; 12. Claire Erickson, F, 33-00.25.

Discus - 1. Cody Gruel, F, 131-01.5; 10. Dustin Gabrielson, F, 83-06.5; 11. Joel Anderson, F, 8106.5.

Webster’s Kyle Godfrey placed fifth in the long jump, going a total of 17 ft., 8-1/2 in at the conference meet.

Turtle Lake Invitational (5-9-08) Boys Team Results Place Team Points 1st Unity 75.0 2nd Turtle Lake/Clayton 69.0 3rd Luck 63.0 4th Prairie Farm 14.0 Individual Results (Top area finishers) 100-Meter dash - 1.Nick Morgan, L, 11.59; 4.

Dustin McKinney, U, 12.16.

200-Meter dash - 1. Nick Morgan, L, 24.04; 4.

James Slate, U, 25.61.

400-Meter dash - 1. Landen Strilzuk, L, 57.19; 2.

Rush Hickethier, U, 58.51; 3. Joe Swanson, U, 59.11.

800-Meter run - 4. Zach Edgell, U, 2.37.40.

3200-Meter run - 1. Steve Olsen, U, 11.45.35; 2.

Jeff Holmes, L, 12.25.21; 3. Mickey Muller, U, 12.35.38; 4. AJ Walsh, L, 12.47.97.

110-Meter hurdles - 2. Mitch Galle, U, 20.89.

300-Meter hurdles - 2. Tyler Christensen, U, 51.32; 3. Mitch Galle, U, 52.34.

4X200-Meter relay - 1. Unity, 1.43.17; 2. Luck, 1.47.31.

4X400-Meter relay - 1. Unity, 4.41.48.

4X800-Meter relay - 2. Unity, 10.01.41.

Long jump - 1. Landen Strilzuk, L, 18-1.5; 4.

Tyler Bibeau, 17-4; 5.

Triple jump - 1. Landen Strilzuk, L, 36-8; 3.

Luke Hillesheim, U, 33-7.

Shot put - 2. Joe Swanson, U, 39-3.5; 4. James Longhenry, L, 38-3.75.

Discus - 1. Joe Swanson, U, 126-6; 2. James Longhenry, L, 120-4; 4. Adam Anderson, 93-0; 5.

Josh Eaton, 86-3.

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Frederic girls team wins conference meet

Frederic’s Sage Karl (RIGHT) took first place in the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash to help the Frederic team win the conference meet held at Unity Tuesday, May 13. Candace Buck (LEFT) received third in the 100-meter dash. – Photos by Marty Seeger unless otherwise noted

Frederic’s Kelly Wondra took first place in the triple jump and fourth in the long jump at the conference meet.

Luck’s Morgan Denny placed third in the 110-meter hurdles on the Unity track on Tuesday, May 13.

Lakeland Conference Meet (5-13-08) Unity High School Girls Team Results Place Team Points 1st Frederic 172.5 2nd Clear Lake 112.0 3rd Unity 90.5 4th Webster 72.0 5th Siren 57.0 6th Grantsburg 55.0 7th Shell Lake 52.5 8th Turtle Lake/Clayton 41.5 9th Luck 16.0 10th St. Croix Falls 3.0 Top Eight Individual Results (only area finishers) 100-Meter dash - 1. Sage Karl, F, 13.37; 3.

Candace Buck, F, 13.92; 4. Haley St. Amand, U, 14.09; 5. Bryana Petersin, U, 14.22.

200-Meter dash - 1. Sage Karl, F, 27.87; 2.

Samantha Ince, U, 28.58; 5. Megan Finch, G, 29.31; 6. Kendra Spurgeon, W, 29.56; 7. Bryana Petersin, U, 30.47.

400-Meter dash - 1. Calla Karl, F, 1.04.12; 2.

Brianna Schmid, U, 1.05.14; 6. Debbie Faught, W, 1.09.47; 7. Alyssa Main, W, 1.10.77.

800-Meter run - 1. Sarah Howe, S, 2.30.43; 2.

Kathryn Krause, W, 2.32.25; 3. Calla Karl, F, 2.37.46; 4. Lisa Muller, U, 2.42.84; 5. Megan Anderson, F, 2.45.91; 6. Erica Wilson, L, 2.49.91; 7. Kayce Rachner, W, 2.51.04.

1600-Meter run - 1. Sarah Howe, S, 5.42.67; 2.

Samantha Nelson, F, 5.54.48; 3. Megan Anderson, F, 6.02.45; 4. Angela Gaffney, G, 6.06.19; 5. Sarah Knauber, F, 6.07.73; 7. Aimee Rinnman, W, 6.11.33; 8. Taylor Larson, U, 6.15.38.

3200-Meter run - 1. Sarah Howe, S, 12.33.53; 2.

Samantha Nelson, F, 12.38.52; 3. Angela Gaffney, G, 13.28.35; 5. Aimee Rinnman, W, 13.47.01; 6.

Jennifer McMeekin, U, 15.01.83; 7. Torah Pope, W, 15.26.55; 8. Meghan Smith, SCF, 15.38.47.

110-Meter hurdles - 3. Morgan Denny, L, 18.6; 4.

Beth Rice, U, 18.87; 6. Alexandra Puetz, F, 19.46; 7. Jade Johnson, F, 20.20.

300-Meter hurdles - 2. Beth Baer, W, 55.16; 4.

Alexandra Puetz, F, 56.82; 5. Jade Johnson, F, 56.89; 6. Beth Rice, U, 57.49; 7. Steph Kothlow, U, 58.47.

Shaina Pardun of Webster went to a height of 7 ft. 7 in. to take second in the pole vaulting event. – Photo by Larry Samson 4X100-Meter relay - 1. Frederic, 53.32 (Candace Buck, Kelly Wondra, Sage Karl, Jade Johnson); 4.

Unity, 59.18 (Cadi Harper, Tina Edgell, Charity Moore, Haley St. Amand); 5. Webster, 1.00.95 (Danielle Stanton, Shadiyah Knutson, Billie Ingalls, Shannon Conroy).

4X200-Meter relay - 2. Frederic, 1.59.78 (Amanda Blok, Allison Anderson, Kelly Wondra, Tanesha Carlson); 3. Unity, 1.59.83 (Samantha Ince, Tina Edgell, Bryana Petersin, Haley St. Amand); 6.

Webster, 2.09.91 (Rachel Salas, Shadiyah Knutson, Rachel Larson, Kendra Spurgeon).

4X400-Meter relay - 1. Unity, 4.30.32 (Samantha Ince, Brianna Schmid, Lisa Muller, Raya McKenzie); 3. Webster, 4.37.95 (Debbie Faught, Kathryn Krause, Alyssa Main, Shaina Pardun); 4.

Frederic, 4.38.68 (Amanda Blok, Allison Anderson, Alexandra Puetz, Rebecca Anderson).

4X800-Meter relay - 1. Frederic, 10.34.52 (Calla Karl, Sarah Knauber, Megan Anderson, Samantha Nelson); 2. Unity, 10.44.23 (Taylor Larson, Brianna Schmid, Lisa Muller, Katherine Ebensperger); 3. Webster, 11.09.47 (Kayce Rachner, Kathryn Krause, Debbie Faught, Aimee Rinnman) High jump - 1. Megan Finch, G, 5-00; 2. Kortney Morrin, G, 4-10; 3. Amanda Blok, F, 4-08; 5. Beth Baer, W, 4-05; 7. Steph Kothlow, U, 4-03.

Pole vault - 2. Shaina Pardun, W, 7-07; 3.

Kortney Morrin, G, 7-06; 4. Becca Anderson, F, 700; 6. Brittany Brenier, U, 6-07; 7. Paige Marek, SCF, 6-06.

Long jump - 4. Kelly Wondra, F, 13-11.75; 5.

Kendra Spurgeon, W, 13-11.5; 7. Candace Buck, F, 13-11; 8. Kristin Sexton, S, 13-07.5.

Triple jump - 1. Kelly Wondra, F, 32-02.25; 3.

Candace Buck, F, 30-08; 4. Jade Johnson, F, 3007.5; 6. Cadi Harper, U, 28-01.5; 7. Beth Baer, W, 27-04; 8. Hayla Bader, U, 27-00.25.

Shot put - 1. Allison Anderson, F, 30-01; 2. Laura Skifstad, G, 29-05.5; 3. Carissa Skifstad, G, 2801.5; 4. Kendra Jones, S, 28-00.75; 5. Brittney Danielson, L, 27-11.75; 6. Daphne Hubbell, S, 2708.75; 8. Samantha Hill, U, 27-04.

Discus - 1. Kendra Jones, S, 98-11; 2. Daphne Hubbell, S, 83-05; 3. Amanda Kuske, U, 79-06; 4.

Anna Tesch, F, 76-08; 6. Briana Stage, L, 73-01; 7.

Laura Skifstad, G, 72-07; 8. Kendra Spurgeon, W, 71-08.

Siren’s Daphne Hubbell took second place with her discus throwing skills. Teammate Kendra Jones took first place ahead of her.

Chisago Invitational (5-9-08) Girls Team Results Place Team Points 1st North Branch 283.5 2nd Chisago Lakes 150.5 3rd Frederic 144.0 4th Columbia Heights 67.0 5th Grantsburg 17.0 Individual Results (Top area finishers) 100-Meter dash - 1. Sage Karl, F, 13.37; 4.

Candace Buck, F, 14.09.

200-Meter dash - 2. Sage Karl, F, 27.3.

400-Meter dash - 2. Calla Karl, F, 1.04.07.

800-Meter run - 3. Calla Karl, F, 2.36.58.

1600-Meter run - 7. Angela Gaffney, G, 6.16.81.

3200-Meter run - 1. Samantha Nelson, F, 12.25.45.

110-Meter hurdles - 5. Alex Puetz, F, 19.16; 8.

Jade Johnson, F, 20.31; 11. Karry Simpson, F, 20.49 300-Meter hurdles - 6. Alex Puetz, F, 56.91; 9.

Karry Simpson, F, 1.00.67.

4X100-Meter relay - 2. Frederic, 54.25 (Candace Buck, Tanesha Carlson, Kelly Wondra, Sage Karl).

4X200-Meter relay - 3. Frederic, 2.00.81 (Kendra Wells, Tanesha Carlson, Amanda Blok, Allison Anderson).

4X400-Meter relay - 3. Frederic, 4.47.98 (Kendra Wells, Annie Kachman, Amanda Blok, Allison Anderson).

4X800-Meter relay - 2. Frederic, 10.41.93 (Calla Karl, Megan Anderson, Sarah Knauber, Samantha Nelson).

1600 Sprint Medley - 3. Frederic, 5.36.22 (Kelly Wondra, Tanesha Carlson, Annie Kachman, Kendra Wells).

High jump - 1. Megan Finch, G, 4-10; 4.

Kortney Morrin, G, 4-08; 5. Amanda Blok, F, 408; 8. Calla Karl, F, 4-06.

Pole vault - 8. Becca Anderson, F, 7-00; 9.

Samantha Nelson, F, 6-06.

Long jump - 1. Candace Buck, F, 14-08; 4. Jade Johnson, F, 14-01; 9. Tanesha Carlson, F, 12-11.5; 10. Kelly Wondra, F, 12-11.

Triple jump - 3. Jade Johnson, F, 29-11.5; 5.

Candace Buck, F, 29-05.5.

Shot put - 4. Alex Puetz, F, 29-08.75; 5. Allison Anderson, 28-10.5; 9. Anna Tesch, F, 25-08; 13.

Cathryn McConnell, F, 22-09.

Discus - 3. Anna Tesch, F, 78-03.5; 4. Cathryn McConnell, F, 77-11; 5. Allison Anderson, F, 7704.

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Frederic, Siren-Webster go undefeated in tournament two walks in the game.

Regional tournament begins this Thursday Frederic 5, Braham 4

by Marty Seeger SIREN – The Vikings played two solid games against Braham and Lakeland last Saturday, May 10, at a tournament held in Siren. The tournament featured six teams, with some gearing up for the regional tournament that begins this Thursday. The Div. 4 Vikings will battle Winter-Lac Courte Oreilles in the first round Thursday, May 15, at Frederic beginning at 5 p.m.

“It was a great competition for practice, I think we have a good chance this year in the playoffs,” said Frederic coach Erin Hansford.

Both Braham and Lakeland are Div. 2 teams, which made the victories that much more exciting, according to Hansford.

In the first game against Braham the Vikings got on the board early with a triple from Melanie Chenal, followed by a sacrifice bunt from Erin Schmidt.

Although the Vikings bats fell silent for the next three innings, Chrissy Chenal pitched five solid shutout innings allowing just two hits.

Frederic made it a 3-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning when Chrissy Chenal and Vanessa Neumann each hit RBI doubles.

Then in the bottom of the sixth inning, Braham tied the game with three hits including two singles and a triple. The Vikings countered the inning in the top of the seventh with a Melanie Chenal single followed by a Schmidt single. Chrissy Chenal reached first on a fielder’s choice and runners advanced to second and third on a passed ball and existing error. Neumann sealed the Vikings’ victory with a two-RBI double.

It proved to be the insurance runs the Vikings needed as Braham nabbed a run in the bottom of the seventh.

“It was so exciting for the girls and they played so well…they are finally getting it together,” Hansdford said, adding that the shortened season has made it difficult for many teams to get in a groove due to the weather.

Frederic 4, Lakeland 3 The Vikings sealed a second win of the tournament in another close game against Lakeland. Erin Schmidt gave up just two hits and three runs in the game in four innings before Chrissy Chenal came in as the closer, allowing no hits and no runs.

Frederic scored three runs in the sec-

Siren-Webster’s Shannon Steiner catches a fly ball at shortstop during the tournament on Saturday, May 10.

– Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld ond inning, with Alex Lonetti getting a getting a single while moving herself and Vanessa Neumann into scoring position off a pair of Lakeland errors.

Neumann reached base earlier after getting hit by a pitch. The Vikings capitalized on three Lakeland errors in the inning altogether.

Lakeland tied the game in top of the fourth inning on a pair of Frederic errors and a single by Lakeland’s Erin Schafer. But the Vikings bounced back again in the bottom of the inning with the help of a sacrifice fly from Terri McKinney. That sacrifice proved the difference in the game for the Vikings, along with great pitching.

Siren-Webster 5, Ashland 4 The Siren-Webster girls played tough against Ashland on Saturday, May 10, during the tournament held at the Siren Ballpark.

A single from Ellie Isaacson, a walk from Ashley Guevara and an error off a Chelsey Bereiter hit helped bring home at least one run for Siren-Webster in the second inning. Nikki Steiner hit a fielder’s choice to score Guevara.

Shannon Steiner singled and Jamie

Frederic’s Chrissy Chenal nails a ball during a game. – Photo by Marty Seeger Kopecky picked up an RBI single in the third inning, but Ashland ended up tying the game in the third off three hits.

Siren-Webster came right back in the fourth inning and retook the lead with a double from Meghan Baasch and an RBI triple from Rose Kopecky.

Ashland scored again in the sixth inning, but Siren-Webster grabbed the tournament win. Michelle Gibbs pitched the entire game for SirenWebster giving up 13 hits, four runs and struck out three.

Siren-Webster 4, Mora 1 Siren-Webster got off to a great start in the second game of the Siren tournament last weekend against Mora.

Megan Baasch and Sam Hogle drew walks in their first two at bats. Rose Kopecky also drew a walk in the first inning before Ashley Guevara hit a twoout RIBI single. Michelle Gibbs also singled for an RBI giving Siren-Webster a 2-0 lead. Hogle singled in the second inning, and Shannon Steiner drove in a run as did Jamie Kopecky on a single.

Gibbs pitched six complete innings giving up only two hits and one run with two strikeouts. She also had just

Coach raises concern SIREN – Frederic softball coach Erin Hansford raised concern about how the tournament in Siren was handled on Saturday, May 10. Both the Frederic and Siren-Webster teams went undefeated in the tournament, and Siren-Webster was handed the first-place trophy with Frederic taking second place.

In a letter written by Hansford to the Inter-County Leader she called it an “Unusually organized tournament.”

She commented further: “The teams on the east field never competed against any teams on the west field. When I went to claim our first-place plaque, Mike Murphy (organizer of the tournament) informed me we would receive second place behind Siren-Webster because they gave up less runs than us. How is that possible to compare scores when we didn’t even play the same teams? How do I explain to my team that they didn’t lose but they still get second place? There should have been a championship game. We should have gotten to play Siren-Webster for first,” Hansford stated.

It was also noted by Hansford that Frederic, Braham and Lakeland played games on the west baseball field at the Siren Ballpark, and Siren-Webster, Ashland and Mora played on the east softball field. On the west baseball field a pitching mound is present, along with a deep backstop and it was ruled that nobody could steal home. The east softball diamond was a regulation field.

According to Murphy, it was stated in the regulations before the tournament began that places of teams would be decided by the amount of total runs allowed after both games were completed. Since Frederic allowed seven runs and Siren-Webster allowed five, the first-place plaque was handed to the Siren-Webster softball team. Hansford understood the rules prior to the tournament, but says that rule only happens when you’re playing the same teams.

There was also a tie for third place that was decided by the least amount of runs allowed.

“The purpose of this tournament is to give outside competition,” Murphy explained in a phone conversation. He said that both teams tied for first but because of the guidelines, that was how the end was decided.

“Both teams played very well, and the conference looked very good…to me, that’s the positive,” he said.

Grantsburg knocks out 24 hits at hosted tournament Grantsburg 10, Cumberland 0 Grantsburg 6, Osceola 1

by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – Twenty-four was the number of hits the Grantsburg Pirate softball team nailed during the tournament they hosted on Saturday, May 10.

Cumberland was their first victim, losing 10-0.

Every inning Grantsburg was on the defensive side, Cumberland was taken out one, two, three. Nine were strikeouts by Michelle Lund.

The Pirates, on the offensive side, nailed 13 hits and had five walks, scoring 10 runs. Lund went 3-3 with two RBIs. Melissa Burton went 2-3 with three RBIs and Ingrid Ames went 1-2 with two RBIs. The second game against Osceola was

close to the same story, with a 6-1 victory for Grantsburg.

Osceola got four hits to score their one run, while the Pirates knocked out 11 hits. There were no walks on either team.

Lund went 3-4 with two RBIs. Annie Palmquist hit 2-2 bringing in one run and Heather Davison swung 1-1 bringing in one.

These games gave Grantsburg two more wins to add to their undefeated record.

LEFT: Grantsburg’s Michelle Lund collides with Osceola’s first baseman during the tournament on Saturday, May 10. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Baseball teams packing in tournament games the inning. Ball led the team with three hits and four RBIs. The Saints scored seven more runs in the second inning for the commanding lead.

“We are starting to play better at the right time of the year,” Randolph said.

St. Croix Falls 8, Amery 3

by Marty Seeger AMERY – The Saints played to two games last weekend in a tournament in Amery, winning their first over Amery and second over Unity; although, their game versus Unity was shortened due to the St. Croix Falls prom.

Against Amery it was Cory Gebhard and Gus Koecher who led with three hits apiece in four at bats. Koecher led the team in RBIs with three. Matt Vold and Will Ball each had a pair of hits and Ball had two RBIs on the day.

“We thought our pitchers did a good job of managing the game and minimizing the damage,” said Saints coach Paul Randolph.

Josh Larcom, Vold and Sam Schmidt each took to the mound with Larcom throwing most of the game in five innings. He faced 22 batters and had

Unity 7, Cameron 3 AMERY – Unity had a total of eight hits in a win over the Cameron Comets last Saturday during the Amery tournament. Eric Goulet, Dennis McKinney and Ryan Flaherty led the team with two hits apiece and Aaron Schmidt picked up the victory on the mound pitching four innigs with one strikeout and allowing four hits and one walk.

Luke Nelson pitched three innings with three strikeouts and gave up just three hits.

Unity fell 2-0 in the third inning but scored twice in the fourth with hits from Justin Bader and Brady Flaherty.

Cameron scored one run in the fifth, yet Unity held and scored three times in the fifth inning and twice in the sixth to seal the win.

Eau Claire Emmanuel 10, Frederic 1 SHELL LAKE – The Vikings played two games on Saturday, May 10, in Shell Lake, including one against Eau Claire Emmanuel. The Vikings scored just one run in the loss, which came in the second inning off a single from Ethan Cook. Kanan Hackett had the team’s only other hit in the game, which came in the first inning.

St. Croix Falls’ Matt Vold pitched against Unity. – Photo by Marty Seeger one strikeout and allowed three hits and three runs. Vold and Schmidt allowed no hits. The Saints were tied with Amery at two runs until the fifth inning when they scored five runs on three hits. Gebhard Vold and Ball all recorded hits in the inning to help the Saints surge ahead.

“Over the last week and a half, our hitting has come around like we thought it would,” Randolph said.

Unity outfield makes a grab during a previous game this season. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

St. Croix Falls 12, Unity 7 AMERY – The Saints and Eagles played to just four innings due to the St. Croix Falls prom, but both teams opened up the game in the first inning by putting runs on the board. Ryan Flaherty led the Eagles first hit of the game with an RBI single, and Cory Tunheim singled as well for an RBI. Ben

Frederic’s Kanan Hackett attempts a catch at center field. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

Hendricks also had a single in the game and led the team with two hits. The Saints answered.

“We were impressed by the way our players reacted with Ben [down] 4-0 in the top half of the first by coming with five runs in the bottom [of the inning],” said Saints coach Paul Randolph.

The Saints scored four runs of their own in the first inning with a lead-off double from Ben Anderson. Then with one out, Matt Vold, Gus Koecher, Jake Larcom, Will Ball, Trygve Chinander and Sam Schmidt all recorded singles in

Flambeau 15, Frederic 9 SHELL LAKE – Frederic had nine hits against Flambeau in their second game of the tournament in Shell Lake, but the team couldn’t keep the Flambeau offense from answering back. Flambeau scored six runs in the first inning and stayed just ahead of the Vikings, who had a solid second and third inning scoring six runs.

Ethan Cook doubled in the second to help the cause and, in the third, the Vikings only had one hit, yet managed to score four more runs. Andrew Kurkowski and Ben Ackerley led the Vikings with two hits, as well as Cook.

Luke Nelson chases a ball while playing in the outfield for the Unity team.

– Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Conference golf coming up Thursday, May 15

Mitchell Elliott of Webster golfed a 49 during the Frederic Invitational on Monday, May 12. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Frederic’s Dave Harlander swipes one on hole No. 10 at the Frederic Golf Course.

Luck’s Dylan Fultz scored a 40 during the Frederic Invitational, tying him with two others for top score.

Ben Clasen is one of the two golfers who competes for the Siren team.

Kevin Niedenfuer is the other golfer for the Siren team.

2008 Golf All-Conference Points Standing School Points (As of 5-13-08) Team Points Luck 63 St. Croix Falls 51 Grantsburg 48 Webster 36 Unity 27 Frederic 19 Siren 0 Standing Individual Points Name Points School Kody Erickson 232 Luck Noah Thatcher 222 Luck Travis Close 220 Luck Blake Yunker 196 St. Croix Falls Carson Giller 162 Luck Brad Berner 162 Grantsburg Kyle Christensen 158 St. Croix Falls Josh Yunker 132 St. Croix Falls Derek Sando 128 Grantsburg Connar Goetz 128 Grantsburg Dylan Fultz 122 Luck Tony LaMere 114 Grantsburg John Mikl 90 St. Croix Falls Sam Bengston 42 Unity Christian McCabe 40 Luck Mitchell Elliott 40 Webster Karl Weber 32 Webster Jacob Wilhelm 30 Grantsburg Jake Bengston 30 Unity Nate Nelson 16 Luck Dan Erickson 12 Webster Tony Fok 12 Grantsburg Alec Clemons 10 Webster David Harlander 8 Frederic Scott Stromberg 4 Webster Dan Roach 2 St. Croix Falls Alex Carlson 2 Unity Taylor Sempf 2 St. Croix Falls Tyler Hall 2 Unity

St. Croix Falls’ Josh Yunker lines up his shot durint the Frederic Invitational.

Grantsburg Golf Invite (5-13-08) Siren National Golf Course Team Scores (12 schools) Place Team Score 1st Luck 164 2nd St. Croix Falls 170 3rd Grantsburg 176 4th Webster 201 5th Unity 206 6th Frederic 226 7th Siren (one golfer) 52 20 Top Individual Scores Name Score School Travis Close 37 Luck Blake Yunker 40 St. Croix Falls Kyle Christensen 41 St. Croix Falls Carson Giller 42 Luck Dylan Fultz 42 Luck Connar Goetz 43 Grantsburg Kody Erickson 43 Luck Josh Yunker 43 St. Croix Falls Sam Bengston 43 Unity Tony LaMere 44 Grantsburg Tony Folk 44 Grantsburg Noah Thatcher 44 Luck Brad Berner 45 Grantsburg Derek Sando 45 Grantsburg John Mikl 46 St. Croix Falls Karl Weber 48 Webster Jake Bengston 49 Unity Mitchell Elliott 51 Webster Scott Stromberg 51 Webster Dan Erickson 51 Webster

Frederic Golf Invite (5-12-08) Frederic Golf Course Team Scores (12 schools) Place Team Score 1st Luck 164 2nd St. Croix Falls 165 3rd Grantsburg 174 4th Webster 189 5th Unity 200 6th Frederic 215 7th Siren (two golfers) 129 21 Top Individual Scores Name Score School Dylan Fultz 40 Luck Josh Yunker 40 St. Croix Falls Blake Yunker 40 St. Croix Falls Travis Close 41 Luck Noah Thatcher 41 Luck Brad Berner 42 Grantsburg Kody Erickson 42 Luck John Mikl 42 St. Croix Falls Connar Goetz 42 Grantsburg Kyle Christensen 43 St. Croix Falls Tony LaMere 44 Grantsburg Karl Weber 44 Webster Derek Sando 46 Grantsburg Jake Bengston 47 Unity Scott Stromberg 47 Webster Jacob Wilhelm 48 Grantsburg Tyler Hall 49 Unity Mitchell Elliott 49 Webster Alex Clemmons 49 Webster Ryan Larson 50 Frederic Sam Bengston 50 Unity

Alec Carlson of Unity chips the ball during his shot on the the No. 10 hole of Frederic’s course during the Invitational on Monday, May 12.

Siren Golf Invite (5-7-08) Siren National Area Team Scores (12 schools) Place Team Score 3rd Grantsburg 342 7th Webster 383 12th Siren INC Area Individual Scores Name Score School Derek Sando 83 Grantsburg Connar Goetz 85 Grantsburg Tony LaMere 87 Grantsburg Brad Berner 87 Grantsburg Dan Erickson 93 Webster Alex Clemmons 95 Webster Scott Stromberg 96 Webster Mitchell Elliott 99 Webster Jacob Wilhelm 100 Grantsburg Karl Weber 106 Webster Ben Clasen 117 Siren Kevin Niedenfuer 138 Siren

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Cardinals escape Saints pressure Unity takes Siren-Webster in seventh inning Luck 10, St. Croix Falls 9

by Marty Seeger LUCK – The Cardinals hosted a hungry Saints team last Thursday evening and escaped what might have been their first loss of the season.

“We competed at a high level throughout the game,” said Saints coach Paul Randolph.

The Saints capitalized on a pair of Luck errors at the top of the order in the first inning. With two on and one out Gus Koecher singled, while Jake Larcom drove the next run in on a fielder’s choice.

Cody Richert homered in Luck’s first at bat to cut the Saints lead to one, but a Trygve Chinander single helped set up a score with a Cory Gebhard double.

“Our bats definitely came alive after a lot of hard work over the last couple of practices,” Randolph said.

The fourth inning helped St. Croix Falls catch a more healthy lead as they piled on five hits for five runs.

Chinander led off with a single and Ben Anderson followed with a single.

Gebhard and Matt Vold doubled, and Larcom singled.

But the Cardinal bats soared in the bottom of the third inning and Casey Hatten, Richert and Jordan Gross who each hit doubles, helped drive in four runs.

With a one-point lead heading into the sixth inning, the game eventually came down to just one hit. With two on and one out, Luck’s Jordan Gross hit a deep shot to left center for the three-run homer that put the Cardinals up by two runs.

The Saints had a final opportunity in the seventh when, with two outs, Ben Anderson singled and eventually stole second base. Gebhard followed with a single of his own and Anderson beat the

Luck’s Harlan Opitz escapes a tag at homeplate from St. Croix Falls catcher Jake Larcom. – Photo by Marty Seeger throw to home to bring the Saints to within one. But the final out came as a strikeout, and Luck held on to another key victory.

“Our team kept their poise and had an opportunity to [win] the game with a man on second and two outs…Unfortunately we were unable to come with another run,” Randolph said.

Grantsburg 17, Frederic 7 LUCK – After two innings the Vikings held a 4-1 stretch over the surging Pirates. Kanan Hackett and Nolan Neumann singled in the first inning with Neumann picking up the RBI. Then in the second inning, with one out, Trae Gehl homered for the Vikings, which sparked three more hits from the Vikings offense.

Ethan Cook doubled, and Matt Norsten and Andrew Kurkowski singled. The Pirate bats, however, came alive in the third inning. With just one

hit the Pirates capitalized on walks and managed to score six runs.

Unity 8, Siren-Webster 7

by Brenda Sommerfeld WEBSTER – Siren-Webster kept the lead throughout their game against Unity on Thursday, May 8. The final inning was where the Eagles swooped in and took it 8-7.

“Great game to play and coach,” Unity coach Matt Humpal explained.

“It was probably the most fun I have had coaching all year. We played many young players throughout the game with some seniors on their class trip and other circumstances. Six players saw their first varsity action.”

“Tough to swallow this one down,” Siren-Webster coach Greg Sears said.

“Not saying we deserved to win because we had our chances and played poorly in the field and walked a lot of guys, but it’s a tough loss when your 112.”

Grantsburg’s Jake Ryan makes the catch at third base during the tournament on Saturday, May 12.– Photo

by Brenda Sommerfeld Siren-Webster scored four in the first inning with Adam Daniels bringing in first batter, Christian Hall, and Shane Rossow hitting a three-run homerun.

He brought in Daniels, Jordan Potvin and himself. It was Rossow’s first high school homerun as a sophomore.

Unity answered back in the top of the second scoring three runs. Dennis McKinney brought in Seth McKenzie with a sacrifice hit and Ryan Flaherty got Jason Vlasnik and Luke Nelson home with a double.

The two teams battled back and forth getting a run every once and awhile, starting out the seventh inning SirenWebster up by one, 7-6.

“Bases loaded and the ump calls Jesse Hinze for a balk for going to his mouth while on the rubber,” Sears explained.

“The problem with this is Jesse wasn’t even on yet. Run scores from third ties it at seven. Next pitch is wild, goes to the fence and Unity takes the lead 8-7, we go one, two, three in the bottom and lose again.”

Luck 7, Cumberland 4 CUMBERLAND – The Cards baseball team traveled to Cumberland on Friday, May 9, with Colin Svoboda pitching a complete game, only giving up one earned run and having seven strikeouts. Mitchell Klatt led the charge with one hit and three RBIs.

Frederic’s Bryan Meyer throws in the ball from right field. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

Unity’s Cory Tunheim comes across home plate during their game against Siren-Webster on Thursday. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

Luck’s Jeff Gackle slides home. – Photo by Marty Seeger

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Grantsburg softball snags 200th win Grantsburg 2, St. Croix Falls 0

by Brenda Sommerfeld ST. CROIX FALLS – The Grantsburg Pirate softball team scored their 200th win during their 2-0 victory over St. Croix Falls on Thursday, May 8.

Grantsburg scored their two runs during the fourth inning. Michelle Lund made it home after an error at third base and Ingrid Ames was brought in by a hit from Heather Davison.

There were only two innings that St. Croix Falls wasn’t taken out one, two, three. Three hits were accomplished by the team during these two innings.

Abby Swenson, Amanda Larson and Megan Yunker were the players to manage hits off of the Grantsburg pitchers.

Davison started out the game pitching for the Pirates and Lund took over in the fifth inning.

On the hitting side, Annie Palmquist went 1-1 after being subbed in for Davison. Davison went 1-2, and Ames went 1-1 and was walked once. Lund and Michelle Davidsavor both went 1-3.

Luck 5, Siren-Webster 2 SIREN – The Luck Cardinals conquered the Siren-Webster softball game, 5-2, on Thursday, May 8.

“Melissa Jenssen pitched very well tonight especially when we needed,” Luck coach Aimie Jorgenson said.

Jenssen had eight strikeouts during the seven innings she pitched for the Cardinals. She gave up five walks and five hits, but her and her team only allowed two runs.

Luck started with the lead after the

St. Croix Falls’ Kim Culver goes for the ball. – Photo by Marty Seeger brought in two, going 3-4 and Shannon Steiner batted in one runner.

Frederic 7, Unity 3

Grantsburg’s Michelle Davidsavor tosses in a hit to center field. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld first inning, bringing in two runs. Taryn Pilz brought in Britta Giller and Aalyssa Holdt got Ali Lehmann home.

It got tied in the third when SirenWebster brought Shannon Stoner and Jamie Kopecky in to score two runs.

The last two innings were when Luck

secured the win with three more total runs. Giller brought Jenssen home in the sixth inning. Pilz got Jessica Antonson in, and Jenssen brought in Pilz.

“I feel really good about the game overall,” said Jorgenson. “I believe these girls still have more to give and show as a softball team than we’ve seen so far.”

Northwood 16, Siren-Webster 8 SIREN – The Siren-Webster softball team started it out strong but ended up losing to Northwood, 16-8, right after the Luck game on Thursday, May 8.

Siren-Webster scored four runs in the first and one in the third to keep the lead 5-4 until the sixth inning.

Northwood had a major inning, scoring eight runs and then four more in the seventh.

Three more was all Siren-Webster managed in the last four innings, keeping Northwood out of their reach.

Jamie Kopecky had three RBIs during the game, while Meghann Baasch

Luck’s Ali Lehmann reaches for a catch against Siren-Webster. – Photo

by Brenda Sommerfeld

Siren-Webster’s Rose Kopecky played center field during the Luck game. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – The Eagles gave it a good shot against the Vikings last Friday, May 10, but fell just short as errors seemed to have a hold at the start of the game.

“They don’t give up, they just had too many errors early on in the first inning,” said coach Craig Miles. “The first inning hurt us, we had a passed ball, and a girl made it to first on a strikeout.”

The Eagles were also without all of their seniors due to a senior class trip, and without starting senior pitcher Kendra Nelson, who will be out for the season due to back problems. Nelson started most of the Eagles’ games last season and pitched many games this season. Miles said Nelson was a good location pitcher and had a great changeup.

Frederic had 10 hits in the game against Eagle pitcher Cailin Turner, while Erin Schmidt pitched another solid game, allowing just two hits. The Vikings retired three consecutive batters in the first three innings, while Schmidt struck out four. She had a total of 13 in the game.

Turner had two of Unity’s three hits in the game, and Brooke Gillespie hit a leadoff single in the sixth inning to help start the Unity three-run inning.

Lisa Chelmo, Melanie Chenal and Krysta Laqua led the Vikings in hits with two apiece.

Frederic’s Michelle Owens slides safely into third base against Unity. – Photo by Marty Seeger

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Saints edge Eagles for another conference win SCF prepares for the Pirates this Thursday St. Croix Falls 7, Unity 3

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – Monday, May 12, was a good day for the Saints as they completed a key conference win over the Eagles.

“Our pitcher really had a fantastic game,” said Saints coach Paul Randolph. You can tell that he’s a senior.”

Trygve Chinander pitched all seven innings for the Saints with nine strikeouts and one walk. He faced 31 batters.

He held the Eagles to two scoreless innings before Cory Tunheim homered in the third inning. But the Saints scored four in the first inning and held a lead from the beginning. Matt Vold had three hits for the Saints and three RBIs. “Our team did a fine job of getting the lead early…holding it and then extending it,” said Randolph.

Ryan Flaherty, Aaron Schmidt and Derek Jorgenson led the Eagles with two hits apiece, with Jorgenson leading the team in RBIs with two, but it wasn’t enough to hold down the Saints.

“St. Croix played very well,” said Unity coach Matt Humpal. “I think this is the first game I have ever been involved in a game where neither team had an error. St. Croix used the momentum they gained on Saturday in Amery to help gain the victory tonight."

The Saints will host the undefeated Pirates Thursday, May, 15 in a West Lakeland Conference matchup. Frederic will play at Unity Thursday, and then Unity will travel to Frederic to play Friday, May, 16.

Siren-Webster 11, Frederic 0 FREDERIC – Siren-Webster had their second victory of the season. It was once again over Frederic, winning 11-0 in five innings on Monday, May 12

Unity's Dennis McKinney in an earlier game this season.

Saints batter Will Ball avoids a close pitch in an earlier game against Luck. Ball has been doing well in the hitting department this season. Against Unity Monday, Ball went 3 for 3 and had 3 RBIs. - Photo

by Marty Seeger “We did a nice job hitting the ball and running the bases tonight,” SirenWebster coach Greg Sears said. “Its nice to get a win. We have dropped a lot of close games this year. Hopefully we can continue off this one.”

Siren-Webster managed nine hits, with Cameron Hughes making three and Adam Daniels going 2-4.

Frederic got a few on base, but never

Luck rallies over Saints

Siren-Webster's Christian Hall and Jordan Potvin in their game against Frederic Monday. - Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld managed to bring anyone home, while Daniels pitched to them. Daniels had three strikeouts and walked only one during the night.

Ethan Cook pitched for Frederic, striking out five and walking eight. – Brenda Sommerfeld Siren-Webster's Blake Hall goes after a grounder against Frederic Monday.

2008 Division 4 Girls Softball Playoffs The highest seeded team will host through t he region al fi fin nal game, unless their fi fie eld is unavailable or unplayable. If t he lower seed’s fi fie eld is playable t hey will host. If the lower seed’s fi fie eld is also u nplayable an alternate site can be used if agreeable to both t eams. Games should n ot be postponed if a playable fi fie eld is available.

Regionals Thurs., May 15

Sectionals Tues., May 20

Thurs., May 22

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Luck's Ali Lehmann and Briana Stage go after the ball in an earlier game this season. - File photo by Marty Seeger Luck 10, St. Croix Falls 1

by Marty Seeger The Cardinals rallied in the top of the sixth inning on Monday, May 12, in St. Croix Falls for a conference win. Both teams scored in the first inning with Britta Giller leading off with a double

for Luck. Ali Lehmann hit a sacrifice to bring in the run and Taryn Pilz also singled in the inning.

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Special Olympians compete in Eau Claire

Polk County Special Olympics jumper Leon Helgeson took sixth place in the running long jump. Polk County competed with many northern Special Olympics teams at the Wisconsin Indianhead Area meet Saturday, May 10, at Eau Claire North High School. The state meet is June 5-7 in Stevens Point.

Polk County Special Olympics athlete Jason Bossany took first place in one of the events at the Eau Claire meet Saturday afternoon. – Photos by Regan Kohler

Jarvis Warwas runs the 200-meter dash.

Jim Blodgett runs the 200-meter dash.

Luck’s Hatten throws one-hit shut-out Tuesday night Softball teams play through the rain Luck 7, Birchwood 0

by Marty Seeger BIRCHWOOD – Casey Hatten threw a one-hitter against Birchwood on Tuesday, May 13, at Birchwood. Hatten had a no-hitter going with two outs and two strikes in the seventh inning before giving up a hit, according to coach Wayne Dickinson.

Jamison Gross led the Cardinals with a hit and three RBIs. Dickinson said the Cardinals left 12 men on base for the third consecutive game in a row.

Siren-Webster 12, St. Croix Falls 4 ST. CROIX FALLS – The SirenWebster girls took their second win over the Saints this season on Tuesday, May 13. Jamie Kopecky led Siren-Webster with five hits, while Shannon Steiner and Michelle Gibbs had three hits apiece and Steiner had a team-leading five RBIs. The Saints had four hits in the game with Kelsey Douglass-White leading with two. Amanda Larson pitched seven innings with four strikeouts. She walked three and gave up 18 hits.

Michelle Gibbs pitched seven innings for Siren-Webster. She struck out three, walked five and gave up no earned runs.

Birchwood 15, Luck 7 BIRCHWOOD – The Cardinals softball team traveled to Birchwood Tuesday, May 13, and lost in five innings. The Cardinals did manage a comeback in the third inning scoring five times on six hits. Britta Giller doubled, Ali Lehmann, Jessica Antonson, Taryn Pilz, Aalyssa Holdt each singled in the inning. Melissa Jenssen doubled in the inning as well, but the Cards came up short.

Sirri Larsen plays third base for the Siren-Webster team.– Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld Luck’s Casey Hatten nearly threw a no hitter against Birchwood on Tuesday, May, 13. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Luck’s Krystal Stage smiles after making a catch at second base. – Photo

by Brenda Sommerfeld

St. Croix Falls Kelsey DouglassWhite runs through home plate. – Photo by Marty Seeger

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Successful turkey getters in Webster area

Cullen Hopkins bagged a 23 pound tom recently. - Photos courtesy of Wild Bills

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Wes Hedrick shows off the gobbler he harvested recently.

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NAME: Kevin Johnson SCHOOL: Grantsburg YEAR: Senior COMMENTS: Kevin Johnson pulled out a nohitter for the Pirates in one of their biggest games of the season so far. Backed behind some quality defense, Johnson worked his way through seven innings while striking out Kevin Johnson seven Luck batters in the process. With the win, the Pirates grab the best record in the West Lakeland Conference– Marty Seeger

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NAME: Sarah Howe SCHOOL: Siren YEAR: Sophomore COMMENTS: The Dragons sophomore completely dominated the conference track meet on Tuesday night by taking first place honors in the 800, 1600 and 3200meter events. Howe finSarah Howe ished six seconds ahead of the competition in the 800, eight seconds ahead in the 1600 and eight seconds ahead in the 3200. – Marty Seeger

TBA

Conf.

9-0 7-1 5-4 3-6 2-9 0-8

Overall 10-0 13-1 7-7 5-7 2-9 0-11

Scores Thursday, May 8 Grantsburg 17, Frederic 7 Unity 8, Siren-Webster 7 Luck 10, St. Croix Falls 9 Friday, May 9 Luck 7, Cumberland 4 Saturday, May 10 (Tournament Games) Eau Claire Emmanuel 10, Frederic 1 Flambeau 15, Frederic 9 Grantsburg Tournament (no stats) Siren/Webster at Spooner (no stats) Grantsburg 9, Luck 0 Luck 7, Birchwood 0 St. Croix Falls 12, Unity 7 Unity 7, Cameron 3 Monday, May 12 Siren/Webster 11, Frederic 0 Grantsburg 9, Luck 0 St. Croix Falls 7, Unity 3 Tuesday, May 13 Luck 7, Birchwood 0

Coming up

Thursday, May 15 5 p.m.

Frederic at Unity Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls Luck at Webster Friday, May 16 5 p.m.

Unity at Frederic 5:30 p.m. Cameron at Luck Saturday, May 17 TBA St. Croix Falls at Cumberland Monday, May 19 5 p.m.

Luck at Shell Lake Frederic at Cumberland Tuesday, May 20 5 p.m.

Bruce at St. Croix Falls 7:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Rush City

GOLF

Coming up Thursday, May 15 9:30 a.m. Conference meet at Rice Lake Tuesday, May 20

Regionals Thurs., May 15

Tues., May 20

TRACK & FIELD Coming up

Monday, May 19 3:30 p.m. Regional Meets Unity at Amery St. Croix Falls at Amery Grantsburg at Hayward Frederic at Webster Luck at Webster Siren at Webster

* All games are at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted Rice Lake (#1) Siren-Webster (#5)

WIAA State Tournament June 6 - Semi-finals Sectional #1 vs. Sectional #3 approx. 8 p.m.

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2008 Division 3 Girls Softball Playoffs

West Lakeland Conference Standings Conf.

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Team Grantsburg Frederic Luck Siren-Webster Unity St. Croix Falls

Sectionals Thurs., May 29

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West Lakeland Conference Standings Team Grantsburg Luck St. Croix Falls Unity Siren-Webster Frederic

2008 Division 2 Girls Softball Playoffs The highest seeded team will host through t he region al fi fin nal game, unless their fi fie eld is un available or unplayable. If t he lower seed’s fi fie eld is playable t hey will host . If the lower seed’s fi fie eld is also u nplayable an alternate site can be used if agreeable to both t eams. Games should n ot be post poned if a playable fi fie eld is available.

Hayward (#7)

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Eric Plath, 17, of Webster, shot his first turkey last week. A 21-pounder with an 8 3/4-inch beard and 1 inch spurs. It was his first year with a turkey license. - Photo submitted

Overall 14-0 11-3 5-8 6-9 3-9 1-8

Thursday, May 8 Grantsburg 2, St. Croix Falls 0 Luck 5, Siren-Webster 2 Northwood 16, Siren-Webster 8 Friday, May 9 Frederic 7, Unity 3 Saturday, May 10 Luck 12, Hayward 4 Spring Valley 5, Luck 1 Frederic 5, Braham 4 Frederic 4, Lakeland 3 Siren-Webster 5, Ashland 4 Siren-Webster 4, Mora 1 Grantsburg 10, Cumberland 0 Grantsburg 6, Osceola 1 Tuesday, May 13 Siren-Webster 11, St. Croix Falls 4 Birchwood 16, Luck 7

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Thursday, May 15 4:30 p.m. Siren-Webster at Barron 5 p.m.

Unity at Glenwood City St. Croix Falls at Boyceville Luck at Birchwood Winter-Lac Courte Tuesday, May 20 5 p.m.

Unity or Glenwood City at Grantsburg

The high est seeded team will host t hrough th e regional fi fin n al game, unless t heir fi fie eld is unavailable or unplayable. If the lower seed’s fi fie eld is playable they will host. If the lower seed’s fi fie eld is also unplayable an alternate site can be used if agreeable t o both teams. Games should not be postpon ed if a playable fi fie eld is available.

Regionals Thurs., May 15

Sectionals Tues., May 20

Thurs., May 22

Thurs., May 29

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Luck resident appearing on Sportsman Channel and finally on “Cook What You Catch.”

Paula Elert goes after steelhead on Superior’s North Shore

by Marty Seeger LUCK – Paula Elert of Luck has spent much of her life at the center of the outdoor sporting world. Prior to marrying husband Todd Elert three years ago and moving to Luck, she grew up on the Mississippi River in the suburbs of Brooklyn Park, Minn., learning to fish and loving the outdoors. In order to combat her passion for the outdoor sports, and its costs, Paula began working for Burger Brothers sporting goods at the age of 18. She worked there on and off for about 11 years.

“When I worked for them I made a lot of friends, and all my guide buddies that are fly fisherman,” says Elert. The connections she made working for Burger Brothers eventually led to her landing a guest appearance on a new television program on the Sportsman Channel called “Cook What You Catch.”

Along with host Randy Meier, former anchor for KSTP-TV in the Twin Cities, as well as a host former host on MSNBC, Elert was asked to participate in a new battle-of-the-sexes show that begins in the field and ends in the kitchen. The premise of the show on the Sportsman Channel Web site, asks; “Will a female challenger step up to the plate to keep up with him as he tackles the monster fish, the creepy crawly, and even frightening prey?”

It’s no surprise to know that Elert was certainly qualified to play a part as a guest on the new program. Elert was eventually connected to Gander Mountain through the Burger Brothers chain, and Jay Anderson’s Outdoor Expeditions, where she worked as a hunting and fishing travel broker.

Through JAOE she traveled multiple times to Canada and Alaska as well as Belize and Mexico. Through Gander Mountain’s Outdoor Expeditions she’s been to Argentina, Costa Rica and all over North America.

Her position as a travel broker afforded her many opportunities to go on hunting and fishing excursions she wouldn’t have otherwise been able to do. But after moving to the Luck area, Elert was forced to commute back and forth each day between Luck and Twin Cities.

“I have the coolest job in the world, but this is crazy, I can’t deal with this,” Elert told herself about the decision to eventually end her job with Outdoor Expeditions, where she worked from 2005-07.

In the end she decided to give up the dream job due to travel costs to and from work, and long hours; but it was mostly to spend more time with family

Host of “Cook What You Catch” Randy Meier and Paula Elert of Luck during the filming of one of the episodes featuring fishing steelhead on the north shore of Lake Superior. - Photo by Davin Brandt

The rivers on the north shore were swelled with fast-moving, muddy water during the filming of “Cook What You Catch.” Pictured are (L to R): Host Randy Meier, guide Davin Brandt and cameraman Aaron Goodyear. - Photo by Paula Elert called minnesotasteelheader.com, a Web in Luck.

Elert didn’t give up on the career she site devoted to Minnesota steelhead loved altogether though. Currently she enthusiasts.

“I called Davin and just kind of reconworks for a private air charter in New Richmond as a trip coordinator and nected, and started talking about fly with charter sales. As a part-time job, fishing,” explained Elert.

A couple of weeks after speaking Elert works with Bruce Rowe and Tony Peterson of Outdoor Connections out of together over the phone, Brandt called Frederic selling hunting and fishing Elert saying he’d been asked to be on a new program on the Sportsman trips.

Channel. The only kicker was that they needed a woman for one of the guests to Connection to an old friend Elert’s eventual connection to being challenge Meier on the show. Elert fit asked on “Cook What You Catch” hap- the part perfectly.

“Davin knew I was used to that, or at pened when she was looking for a new logo and other print materials for the air least comfortable in front of the camcharter she works for out of New era,” Elert said.

Richmond. An old fly fishing friend by Elert has worked on “Minnesota the name of Davin Brandt just hap- Bound” (KARE 11) “Back roads with pened to work in the sign and print Ron (Schara) and Raven” (ESPN) business. Brandt is also an avid steel- Gander Mountain’s “We Live Outdoors head angler and director of a Web site (Outdoor Channel), “Shotgun Journal”

The fishing begins The fishing segment of the show didn’t take long, but Elert and Brandt went pre-fishing prior to the actual taping of the show to see where the steelhead were in the rivers on the Superior’s North Shore.

“It had rained two inches a couple of days before we got up there,” Elert recalled, which made for some fastmoving, muddy water. Both Brandt and Elert knew the fishing would be tough, but Brandt did manage to land a Kamloop, which is known as a “hatchery strain” trout, according to the steelheader Web site. The actual taping of the show took place on April 23, but no fish were caught during the taping of the show.

“We only fished for about four hours, so no wonder we didn’t catch any fish,” Elert said.

Elert says that fishing with host Randy Meier was a pleasure, and she mentioned that he is quite proficient in the outdoors. His favorite thing to do is hunt with a bow. About six episodes have been aired since its beginnings, and some episodes have, or will feature many different outdoor themes, including boar hunts, hunting down rattlesnakes or even trapping beaver.

“He does kind of off-the-beaten-path things,” Elert explained.

One of the interesting aspects of the show is, of course, cooking what you bring home from the field. Elert’s episode was unique in that they didn’t catch any fish, but since steelhead cannot be kept, and must be released, they were forced to buy fresh trout from a local market.

A taping of the cooking segment of the show took place on April 25. A meal of fresh rainbow trout was eventually prepared by Chef Theo, who has a fulltime gig cooking for the show, according to Elert. The menu was bacon, potato and apple-wrapped trout. Elert exclaimed that it was very delicious.

Declared winner?

To decide the winner of the challenge of the battle-of-the-sexes show, host Meier and Elert wagered an ice-cream cone to the one who caught the first fish.

Although no fish were eventually caught it was declared that Meier was the winner, and Elert presented him with the cone at the end of the show.

“But, in all actuality, the bet was whoever caught the first fish had to buy the other a cone, and neither one of us caught a fish,” Elert said. “So I think I was duped.”

You can see Elert on “Cook What You Catch” during the week of May 19, beginnig Monday at 5 a.m., Wednesday at 5 p.m. Friday at 3 a.m. and Saturday at 7 a.m. Or you can visit the Web site at www.cookwhatyoucatch.com

Wisconsin DNR Boater Safety class BALSAM LAKE – A Wisconsin DNR Boater Safety Class will be held in Balsam Lake on Friday, May 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to noon and Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m. to noon at the Balsam Lake Fire Hall. The fee for the class is $10.

All youth, 12 years of age or turning 12 years of age by Sept. 1, 2008, are encouraged to attend. A parent must attend Friday, May 16, for registration, signing of permission slips and payment of registration fee. Parents are encouraged to attend the class with

their children.

New Wisconsin state law states that any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1989, and at least 16 years of age, is to have a boating safety education certificate to operate a motorboat (including PWC) on Wisconsin waterways.

If you have any questions, please call the Balsam Lake Police Department at 715-485-3544.

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Two men arrested in tavern confrontation POLK COUNTY - Two men were arrested - one cooperating with authorities and the other uncooperative to the point he had to be handcuffed to an ambulance gurney - following a confrontation at a Polk County tavern.

Brett L. Kilmer, 39, of Milltown, was discovered by a sheriff’s deputy lying unconscious in front of the tavern but soon regained consciousness and asked what happened. A witness told the offi-

cer that Daniel James Illi, 35, Milltown, had hit Kilmer once and then walked away. Illi was interviewed by the officer and said Kilmer had been arguing with a female inside the tavern and the female had asked Illi to help her with Kilmer. The two men began to argue and then walked outside the tavern. Illi said Kilmer took off his jacket and put his fists up in the air and asked him to strike him. Illi punched Kilmer in the

face “causing him to fall on the back of his head.”

According to the officer’s report, Kilmer’s eyes were glazed and there was a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his mouth as he spoke.

The officer placed Illi in handcuffs and another officer transported him to the jail while the first officer followed the ambulance transporting Kilmer to the hospital. The officer wrote that the

ambulance had to stop twice due to Kilmer’s uncooperative behavior. The second time the ambulance was stopped, handcuffs were placed on Kilmer’s wrist and gurney. He was medically cleared at the hospital and then taken to the Polk County Jail.

Illi’s behavior was listed as “very cooperative.” - Gary King with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Department

Trial begins in death of 11-year-old girl WAUSAU - Two Wausau-area parents charged with reckless homicide in the death of their daughter will stay out of jail as they prepare for a trial that could go all the way to the Supreme Court. The case involves issues of religious freedom and the safety of children.

Security was tight in the Marathon County Courthouse, as Dale and Leilani Neumann made their first appearance in connection with the death of their 11-

year-old daughter, Madeline Kara. The two sat stoically as Judge Vincent Howard asked them if they understood the proceedings.

The couple was charged with seconddegree reckless homicide, punishable by 25 years in prison. The Neumanns’ defense attorney, Gene Linehan, said the two were facing a long trial that could make judicial history. He says there are legal issues that presumably could go all the way to the Supreme Court before

trial. The issues involve church and state, and whether the family had a legal right to pray for their critically-ill daughter instead of taking her to the doctor.

The Neumanns are free on combined $450,000 signature and property bonds.

Prosecutor Lamont Jacobson said the two are not considered a flight risk. He told the court that the Neumanns did cooperate with the police during the investigation.

The Neumanns’ three surviving children will also be returned home, under a plan that District Attorney Jill Falstad said would ensure their safety. She says the Department of Social Services will conduct visits to monitor the safety plan and the well-being of the children.

Judge Howard imposed a gag order on both sets of attorneys and those close to the case because of intense media attention. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Glen Moberg)

Facebook works with Attorneys General to stop Internet predators STATEWIDE - A major social networking Web site is teaming up with the nation’s top law enforcement officials in combating Internet predators.

Facebook will be working with attorneys general from all 50 states and the District of Columbia in safeguarding its users. Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says the agreement shows

that cooperation can benefit everyone more than suing first and asking questions later. He says if the attorneys general had sued Facebook or MySpace as has been the case in the past, they’d be in the position of litigating and spending taxpayer dollars as opposed to actually arriving at solutions.

Facebook already tracks users’ ages.

Now, it will warn children before they give out personal information to an unknown adult they meet online. The company has also agreed to more aggressively remove inappropriate content and work with fellow social networking Web site MySpace to better protect minors.

Van Hollen says Internet predators

targeting children for sexual reasons is a major problem in Wisconsin and nationwide. He says over 15,000 Internet addresses in Wisconsin are known to provide child pornography. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Jesse Boyett-Anderson)

Polk County Sheriff’s report Accidents April 16, 6:14 a.m. Clear Lake Twp., Hwy. 63, .4 mile north of CTH A/10th Avenue, SCOTT KOHL, 46, Barron, struck a deer on the roadway.

April 19, 4:32 p.m. Osceola Twp. CTH F/100th Avenue, .3 mile west of 180th Street, DAVID J. ANDERSON, 49, Osceola, was eastbound on CTH F when he drove off the road on the south side of CTH F. The operator then attempted to drive back onto the road.

Operator overcorrected and his vehicle overturned multiple times. The vehicle came to rest on its roof on the north side of CTH F. Driver sustained serious injuries and was transported by EMS (no seat belt worn/cited for OMVWI and inattentive driving).

April 19, 10:13 a.m. St. Croix Falls Twp., Hwy. 8, 100’ east of Hwy. 35 north; #1—RICHARD C. BRADLEY, 58, Spooner; #2—ROGER L. HEGNA, 71, Andover, Minn.; Unit 1 and unit 2 were eastbound on Hwy. 8.

Unit 2 pulled out from behind and attempted to pass unit 1.

Unit 2 was unable to pass unit 1 without hitting unit 1. A witness stated that it appears as if unit 2 was going over the speed limit when he passed and it also appeared that unit 1 sped up to stop unit 2 from passing him.

April 19, 7:43 p.m. Eureka Twp. 220th Avenue, .2 mile

west of 223rd Street, JENNIFER M. SWITZER, 39, Luck, was eastbound on 220th Avenue in the wrong lane of travel as her vehicle crested a hill. A noncontact vehicle was eastbound in its own lane of travel. Driver of unit 1 swerved to miss the noncontact vehicle and lost control. When she corrected, her vehicle rolled into the south ditch, coming to rest on its roof. Driver cited for operating without a valid driver’s license.

April 19, 7:50 p.m. Lincoln Twp., Super Stop gas station parking lot at 849 Hwy. 46; #1— NATHAN M. WOOD, 18, Amery; #2—Legally Parked Vehicle owned by MICHAEL E. JENDERNY, 27, RR Balsam Lake; Unit 1 was southbound on Hwy. 46. Unit 1 pulled into the parking lot of the Super Stop gas station and struck unit 2, which was legally parked at the gas pump. When unit 1 struck unit 2, unit 2 was pushed into the owner of unit 2, MICHAEL JENDERNY, who was thrown into the gas pump (slightly injured/no EMS). A passenger in unit 2, JENNIFER L. JENDERNY, 24, Balsam Lake, received a minor injury/no EMS. Driver of unit 1 was cited for inattentive driving.

April 20, 1:53 a.m. Clear Lake Twp. 40th Avenue at Hwy. 63; PHILLIP R. AUCHAMPACH, 32, Cumberland, was traveling northbound on Hwy.

63. The vehicle turned eastbound onto 40th Ave. Vehicle turned/slid into a driveway and rolled into the ditch. Driver cited for OMVWI and operating after revocation.

April 21, 4:42 a.m.

Farmington Twp., 30th Avenue, 20’ west of 270th Street, ZACHARY D. ROSSOW, 21, Osceola, was traveling northbound on 270th Street. Unit 1 went straight of the “T” intersection at 30th Ave. After entering the ditch, the front of the vehicle struck the opposite side embankment, causing damage to the front passenger side. Unit 1 continued and struck a gate leading into a field driveway.

The driver left the scene of the crash. The accident was reported by a passerby.

April 21, 4:55 p.m.

Farmington Twp., CTH X, .1 mile west of CTH M; #1—CHAD A. BILDERBACK, 44, Osceola; #2—ROBERT A. HALLER, 52, Star Prairie; Unit 1 was backing and clipped unit 2 on the tailgate. Unit 2 was parked legally.

Minor damage to the tailgate, no damage to unit 1.

April 21, 7:15 p.m., Garfield Twp., CTH C at 105th Avenue, COURTNEY C. COLLINS, 22, River Falls, was northbound on CTH C and drifted off the road at the intersection of 105th Avenue, overcorrected, lost control, going into the ditch. The

Siren police report May 1: An accident in the parking lot of the Holiday Station at 12:35 p.m. involved vehicles driven by Velma Lynch, 85, Luck, and Steven Douglas Boyd, 63, Siren. Boyd was driving a 1915 Ford Model T, Lynch a conventional vehicle.

May 6: Paula K. Holmquist, 47, St. Croix Falls, was cited for speeding at 2:13 a.m. on Hwy. 35 at Clear Lake Street.

At 9:55 p.m., Cassandra J. Gramer, 21, Danbury, was cited for possession with intent to deliver a prescription medication at a Siren residence.

May 7: Steven G. Mielke,

56, Danbury, was cited for speeding at 5:57 p.m. on Hwy. 35/70 and South Shore Drive.

May 8: A letter was sent to Kara Woller, Webster, regarding the return on an overdue DVD, “The Mist”, from Lightning Video. Woller has until May 16 to return the DVD, or she will be charged with theft.

May 10: Erica L. Peach, 27, Webster, was cited for speeding at 9:48 a.m. on Hwy. 70 by the fire station.

At 10:05 a.m., the officer on duty inspected damage to a vehicle owned by Andrew J. Lupo, desk clerk at the Best

Western Northwoods Lodge.

Scratches were found on the hood, trunk and entire perimeter of the vehicle made by a key or other sharp object.

May 11.

Shawn M. Songetay, 35, Siren, was taken to Burnett County Jail at 7:05 p.m. on charges of: 1) Operating while intoxicated (first offense) with an enhancer because two young children were in the vehicle.

2) Nonregistration of a motor vehicle. 3) Having a prohibited alcohol concentration of .10 or higher.

vehicle rolled over, coming to rest on its wheels on the north side of CTH C. Driver was injured (wearing seat belt/attended by EMS). Driver cited for OMVWI. April 22, 8:46 p.m., Osceola Twp., CTH M, .5 mile east of 218th Street, CAROL M. SCHILTGEN, 51, Amery, struck a deer on the roadway.

April 27, 3:45 a.m., Alden Twp., 40th Avenue, 1.1 mile west of Hwy. 65, JESSE J. STEWART, 22, Osceola, was traveling westbound on 40th Avenue from Hwy 65. Driver lost control of vehicle, which spun around and rolled over and came to rest on the passenger side of the vehicle. Driver stated he might have fallen asleep or passed out. Driver received a minor injury (no seat belt worn/no EMS) and cited for OMVWI. April 27, 10:32 a.m. Black Brook Twp., Hwy. 46 at 20th Avenue; #1—MATTHEW D. HERBERT, 21, Minneapolis, Minn.; #2—MATTHEW J. NOVAK, 18, Amery; Unit 1 was southbound on Hwy. 46. Unit 2 was westbound on 20th Avenue.

Unit 2 continued westbound, traveling across Hwy. 46. Unit 1

struck unit 2. Unit 1 came to rest on 20th Avenue. Unit 2 traveled into the south ditch before coming to rest. Driver of unit 2 cited for failure to yield right of way. Unit 1 driver sustained a minor injury (wearing seat belt/attended by EMS).

May 2, 11:03 a.m. Beaver Twp., CTH D/60th Street, 300’ south of Hwy. 8, JEREMIAH L. BRODIE, 27, New Richmond, was traveling southbound on CTH D/60th Street from the Straight 8 parking lot. The driver was accelerating rapidly to “show off.” The blacktop was wet and the rear tires began to spin. The driver lost control.

The vehicle began to spin. The vehicle traveled left of center and into a yard (Renae L. Levine, Amery). After leaving the roadway, unit 1 tripped and rolled, coming to rest on the driver’s side, facing north. The driver was later taken into custody for OMVWI. May 3, 6:30 p.m., Clam Falls Twp., 90th Street, 1/8 mile north of CTH I, DAVID R. TOFTNESS, 58, Amery, states that he swerved to miss a deer and lost control and entered the ditch.

Subject was towing a small trailer with an ATV on it. The ATV

came off during the accident and hit the back of the vehicle.

May 7, 2 a.m. Laketown Twp., 220th Street .1 mile north of 275th Avenue, PETER J. METZDORF, 52, Luck, was traveling northbound on 220th Street. Unit 1 entered the ditch to the right as the driver indicated. He swerved to miss a deer.

After entering the ditch, the unit struck several downed, small trees and stumps, causing damage to the entire passenger side of the vehicle. Driver indicated he slept in his vehicle after the crash and did not notify the police. Driver cited for failure to notify police of an accident.

May 7, 6:42 p.m., Lincoln Twp., Hwy. 46, .5 mile south of Vijobi Trail, #1—HEATHER C. MUNSON, 25, Almena; #2— DARREN T. WIRTZ, 36, Clayton; Unit 1 was southbound on Hwy. 46. Driver stated she missed her turn and pulled to the shoulder of the road to brake and do a U-turn. Driver did not see unit 2, also southbound behind unit 1. Unit 2 pulled out in front of unit 2, which had the legal right of way. Driver of unit 1 cited for unsafe/improper turn.

Burnett County sheriff’s report Accidents Village of Grantsburg, May 4: Steven W. Labatt, 16, Cushing, was at the corner of Wood Street and Hwy. 70 when he pulled from a stop sign into the path of Monte C. Dybvig, 51, Cambridge, Minn., who was unable to avoid the accident.

No injuries were reported, but the Dybvig vehicle was towed.

Town of Jackson, May 9: Laverne L. Nack, 63, Webster, was eastbound on Mallard Lake Road when he crossed the centerline and hit an oncoming vehicle driven by Sharmin M. Carlson, 39, Webster. Carlson reported an injury and an occupant in her vehicle, Rodney Staples, 41, Webster, was possibly injured. Nack was issued

one citation. Both vehicles were moderately damaged.

Arrests Town of Union, May 5: Patrick A. Bigboy, 43, Danbury and Roxanne R. Bigboy, 33, Danbury, were arrested on Ashland County warrants.

Town of Lincoln, May 9: Stephen J. Stevens, 48, Siren, was arrested for battery.

Town of Union, May 9: Ron E. Sicard, 73, Webster, was arrested for domestic battery.

Town of Anderson, May 10: Leonard J. Chute, 40, Grantsburg, was arrested for domestic battery.

Other incidents Town of Dewey, May 6: Gary Crosby, Shell Lake, reported a seed-storage hopper taken from

a six-row planter. The hopper was found further down the driveway. The incident is under investigation.

Town of Grantsburg, May 7: Berdella V. Hall, North Branch, Minn., reported items taken from a shed without permission. A snow blower, antique bow saw, silver hand drill, two hammers and two hand saws were reported missing. The incident is under investigation.

Town of La Follette, May 10: A field inspector reported a service door to a garage and a shed door open on a foreclosed property. It is unknown if anything is missing. The incident is under investigation.

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Burnett Co. marriage license David N. Efram, North Branch, Minn., and Julie M. Stratton, North Branch, Minn., May 7.

Burnett County warrants Bryan C. Thalin, 21, Danbury, arrest warrant – complaint, May 5.

Shelly A. McDade, 33, Minneapolis, Minn., arrest warrant – complaint, May 6.

Burnett County deaths Elvin A. Hinze, 71, Siren

Village, April 26.

Hazel A. Chelmo, Meenon, May 6.

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Burnett County criminal court Kelly R. Hanson, 39, Danbury, possession of methamphetamine, 18-month prison sentence followed by two years of extended supervision, eligible for Challenge Incarceration and earned

release program, provide DNA sample, $363.00.

Clint S. Mosay, 22, Webster, 15-year prison sentence followed by 15 years of extended supervision, not eligible for Challenge Incarceration and

Burnett Co. civil court Voyager Village P.O.A. Inc. vs.

Kenneth F. Gatten, Danbury, $1,539.80.

Voyager Village P.O.A. Inc. vs. Richard R. Dahlstrom, Frederic, $1,574.40.

Voyager Village P.O.A. Inc. vs. John W. Garden, Hudson, $1,767.15.

Capital One Bank vs. Jillian L. Livingston, Grantsburg, $1,397.16

earned release program, chemical treatment during extended supervision if no completion of chemical threatment during confinement, maintain absolute sobriety, provide DNA sample,

order creation of trust fund for victim’s daughters in an amount yet to be determined, $786.92 restitution, $347.00.

James E. Johnson, 48, Frederic, operate without valid license, $224.00.

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UW prof proposes higher alcohol tax STATEWIDE - Health and policy experts say Wisconsin could reduce overconsumption of alcohol by raising the liquor tax and making it less available.

Data on Wisconsin’s drinking habits show beer is the most popular choice and that availability of alcohol in general is high. Paul Moberg with the UW-Madison’s Population Health Institute says on average, there is a liquor license for every 336 people in Wisconsin. Iron County has the most bars and liquor stores per capita and Waukesha County, the fewest.

The tax on alcohol hasn’t changed in 39 years. It’s still about six cents a gallon.

Moberg thinks it should be higher. He says this would be one policy avenue to generate revenue and impact at least adolescent drinking.

State legislative efforts to increase the liquor tax have always fizzled. Instead, lawmakers have chosen to beef up penalties for repeat

drunk drivers. However, Moberg says data shows 92 percent of drunk drivers in fatal accidents have never been arrested for OWI. A recent federal study showed more than a quarter of Wisconsin motorists admit to drinking and driving in the past year, and the state has been among the leaders in binge drinking. Richard Brown directs the Wisconsin Initiative to Promote Healthy Lifestyles. He says questionnaires to gauge consumption habits are accurate.

He says while some ask why somebody would respond that way, they find that many people in the state are proud to say, for example, that they had a six pack while watching the game.

Brown says primary care doctors can help spot problem drinkers or those at risk.

However, alcohol assessment has generally taken a back seat to screening for conditions like high blood pressure, cholesterol and obesity. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Shamane Mills)

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Best nest

Inhaling Spring

Alexis McCracken and Makenna Anderson prove you are never too young to stop and smell the flowers. — Photo by Larry Samson

Heart of the North Rodeo queen chosen The 2008 Heart of the North Rodeo queen is Lynzie Jo Tomesh. She was crowned by 2007 Rodeo princess Cassie Mueller.

Some of her first memories as a young girl are of Spooner the Rodeo and wanting to be the rodeo queen. — Photo by Larry Samson

A tree in rural Milltown serves as home to a large eagle’s nest, attracting second glances from motorists. - Photos by Gary King

Hook, line and senator

Wal-Mart referendum proposed

by Regan Kohler SPOONER – The recent news of WalMart continuing its plans to build a store in Spooner, after months of speculation the company had backed out, brought concerned citizens to the Spooner City Council meeting Tuesday, May 6, in city hall.

During public comment, Larry Colby, Spooner, spoke first. He said that, in light of a developer’s agreement possibly being passed by the city soon, that he had some concerns a WalMart might not bring in the revenue expected, among other things. Colby said he wanted the city to make the best deal possible, and had found a developer’s agreement between the city of Monona and Wal-Mart, when a store went into the town, that outlines conditions fully for the developer’s responsibilities. Colby said this agreement was a good example of what the city should follow when working with Wal-Mart. There were detailed conditions for the traffic impact, storm water control, municipal services, charitable activity and elderly transit contribution. Colby gave the council copies of the agreement and asked they make sure they get the right information from Wal-Mart.

Incidentally, Wal-Mart’s public affairs representative Lisa Nelson was on the Monona City Council from 1998-2006.

Dave Schmitz, Spooner, said a recent article quoted Nelson as saying the company would only be paying for what it originally agreed upon in the infrastructure. Schmitz wondered exactly how much was agreed upon, as nobody seemed to know, and asked the

council to get it straight from WalMart.

Steve Carlson, Trego, said he’d heard the final plat for the site may be passed this month. He asked that the council slow the process down and make sure the developer’s agreement is clear. He said Rice Lake’s city administrator told him the city wished they had done more research when the Wal-Mart Supercenter was built and the smaller store remained empty at a $200,000 liability. Carlson said people may be expecting benefits that would not come with a Spooner Wal-Mart, as well.

“Do not end this thing the way it began,” Carlson said.

Carlson reminded the city of the open meeting violation lawsuit that was filed against Washburn County after the Wal-Mart land sale was made.

He said the city has the opportunity to investigate the project fully, and suggested holding an advisory referendum to see how many citizens wanted Wal-Mart in town. Carlson said he had felt a nonbinding referendum like this would have been best two years ago, when Wal-Mart first announced it was coming. By doing this, the city could gauge how everyone voting feels, and if it was on the November election ballot, if anyone had changed their minds about it in two years’ time.

Carlson said he heard this issue has caused the biggest divide in Spooner, and holding the referendum could bring the city together again.

Don Posh, Casey, said pressure would temporarily be off the council if the matter went to referendum, with democracy taking care of the rest.

Sen. Sheila Harsdorf received the “Largest Bass Caught” award during the recent 2008 Governor’s Fishing Opener on Lake Wapogasset near Amery. Shown are Harsdorf and her guide, Gene LaMere of Amery. - special photo

There’s still pie Forget gas – who wants pie? This sign in Spooner was lit up last Thursday evening but had no gas prices listed, according to Becky Strabel, who snapped this photo.

She said she was back in Spooner on Saturday and the prices still weren’t advertised. “Instead of prices being too low to advertise – they must be too high to advertise,” she noted. But they still had pie. – Photo by Becky Strabel

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A good day

Friends and family of Chuck Pardun knew he wanted to experience the thrill of a motorcycle ride again, as he struggles with advanced cancer. On Sunday, May 4, they organized a ride from Pardun’s home in rural Frederic to east of Siren and back. Pardun rode with his brother and wrote to friends and family a week later that “I think the smile is just now wearing off.” Pardun said he always liked riding motorcycle at the back of the group because he liked the sound of the bikes echoing off the trees. During the May 4 ride a surprise “blow by” was performed in the middle of the event. “That was awesome and the best part of the whole ride,” Pardun said. The ride was organized by Bruce Elmer of Danbury and Joe Hunter of Siren. The group paused for this photo at the midway point, Bobbie’s World on Hwy. 70 near Hertel. Pardun and his partner, Arlene Murtaugh, are shown standing in the front (directly down from sign).Special photo

Trouble making your house payments?

Catholic Charities offers help in the form of counseling, mediation SUPERIOR – Sherry MacGragor is a housing counselor at Catholic Charities Bureau in Superior, the only HUD approved counselor in 16 area counties.

It is her job to help people who are having a hard time making house payments, and the advice at the top of her list is to contact the lender right away if late making a mortgage payment. Nine out of 10 times the lender will work out something with the homeowner.

For those who cannot work out something with the lender, Catholic Charities can step in and act as a mediator between the lender and homeowner. There are many different agreements that can be pursued between the homeowner and the lender with a mediator.

One thing that MacGregor does not advise is simply letting the house go, since housing is a basic necessity.

As can be expected, MacGregor has been busy during the recent housing crisis. Not

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everyone contacts her early in the foreclosure process, but even if a sheriff’s sale is in the near future, she says counseling can still assist clients. However, MacGregor does advise packing belongings and moving before the sheriff’s sale, since all belongings remaining in the house after the sale will go with the property.

Complicating matters is the fact that lending standards are getting stricter than they were in the past, and credit scores must be very good to secure new credit.

Even so, MacGregor says that those with poor a credit history can improve their credit rating, and is one more reason to seek the help of a financial counselor, if experiencing financial problems. - Sherill Summer

Services set for Allen Foltz Allen Foltz died early Wednesday morning, May 14 at the Frederic Nursing Home. He was 81 years old.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 17, 2 p.m., at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Frederic, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m.

Man arrested for OWI, 8th, OAR, 2nd POLK COUNTY - A 45-year-old St. Croix Falls man was arrested Friday evening in the village of Luck and charged with operating while intoxicated, eighth offense, and operating after revocation, second offense.

William Donald Oliveira was driving away from the Luck-E Tavern when he was stopped by a sheriff’s deputy who had been alerted to Oliveira’s drinking, which was in violation of his probation. The officer detected an odor of alcohol and Oliveira admitted consuming beer at the tavern, according to the police report. A

PBT registered a reading of .09. A license check indicated Oliveira was on probation for OWI, fifth offense.

Oliveira has five convictions in Minnesota for OWI stemming from arrests in 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994 and 1996. He also has two OWI convictions in Wisconsin stemming from arrests in 2002 and 2004.

He also has a conviction for operating after revocation in Wisconsin from a charge in 2007. - Gary King with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Department

Spring and Summer birds have returned, bringing welcome color, as can be seen in this Rose-breasted Grosbeak. — Photo by John Reed

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SCF native sets sights on summer Olympics Megan Kalmoe competing for summer Olympics in rowing

by Marty Seeger PRINCETON N.J. – Rowing must have been imprinted on Olympic hopeful Molly Kalmoe as a newborn. At least that’s what the Kalmoe family teases her about on occasion. Kalmoe’s mom, Mary Martin, recalls the first moments of her daughter ’s life at Riverside Hospital in Minneapolis just after she was born.

“She and I had a corner room overlooking the river, and I remember holding her up to the window to Megan Kalmoe watch the rowers on the river when we were there.” Martin stated.

Interestingly, it wasn’t until Megan’s sophomore year of college at the University of Washington that she even picked up a pair of oars.

“I had never rowed before,” Kalmoe said.

A 2001 graduate of St. Croix Falls, Kalmoe was a year-round athlete throughout her entire high school career playing basketball, softball and cross country. She played on a basketball team that made it to the regional finals and a softball team that was a dominant force in the conference. Then as a freshman at the university of Washington Kalmoe was encouraged to give rowing a try as a walk-on.

“The program at the University of Washington really encourages walk-on athletes, just because a lot of kids that come to the school are a lot like me,” Kalmoe said. She explained that she and many others that attend school there aren’t good enough to compete in a Div. 1 program in the sports they might have enjoyed in high school. However, that competitive drive still lingers, and the desire to stay active drives athletes to find a new competitive niche. Kalmoe soon found her niche in rowing.

Soon Kalmoe found herself as one of the top rowers on the team at the University of Washington, which is regarded among some of the top schools in the nation for rowing. Kalmoe says other respected universities in rowing include the University of California Berkeley, Brown, The University of Virginia, Radcliffe College and Princeton. As a freshman, Kalmoe made the top novice eight, rowing in the number three seat, (the seat number you occupy in the shell) and as a sophomore made the JV three seat.

In her next two seasons, Kalmoe rowed on the varsity three and four seats, was a captain of the team her senior year, and made collegiate All-American. Her performances in college soon drew attention to Kalmoe’s rowing ability, and it eventually led to a training invite with the na-

Megan Kalmoe (L) and Ellen Tomek of the U.S. compete in the Women´s Double Sculls event during day three of the FISA Rowing World Cup at the Ruderregattastrecke on May 10 in Oberschleissheim, Germany. – Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts tional team. Kalmoe said getting to that level can either be a simple process, or a long road.

“I kind of took the fast track,” Kalmoe said.

During her junior year in college, her coach suggested that she try a national team development camp, which is similar to an Under-23 team.

“It’s a development camp for athletes that are all usually still in college but not quite to the elite level,” Kalmoe explained.

In 2005 she competed in Amsterdam, and the team won a gold medal.

“Because of my performance there, the senior national team coach invited me to come and train with the senior team after I graduated,” Kalmoe said.

In the summer of 2006, Kalmoe took advantage of the invitation to train at the U.S Rowing National Training Center in Princeton, N.J. She’s been training there ever since, and in the process of competing for a spot at the Summer Olympic games in Beijing China this summer.

“It’s great having an Olympic hopeful in the family,” says Megan’s mom, Mary.

“Megan is very passionate, goal oriented and focused.” Mary and husband Dean Kalmoe have tried to make it to at least two events each year while Megan was on the West Coast.

Kalmoe has a rigorous training schedule that is held two or three times per day, six days a week.

“It’s hard to have a really regular schedule,” said Kalmoe.

While training full time, Kalmoe had been working at Princeton University as a tutor in the writing center, helping undergrad and graduate students with essay writing. (She majored in English and Latin at the University of Washington). She’s also worked at a small cafe’ in Princeton. But both jobs have been put on hold so Kalmoe can pursue her goal

of making it to Beijing this summer. In order to help with the funding of everyday life, Kalmoe said she’s been awarded funding from the U.S. Olympic committee so she can focus her efforts solely on the rigorous Olympic training.

The road to Beijing has begun Kalmoe has been competing on a 2,000-meter straight course in what is known as the double scull events, along with partner and roommate Ellen Tomek of Flint, Mich. (Scullers are athletes that row with two oars. Athletes with just one oar are sweep rowers. The double scull event has two athletes per boat.)

On April 27, Kalmoe and Tomek raced in the U. S. Rowing National Selection Regatta in Princeton, N.J., taking first place in the women’s double sculls event. They finished with a four-second lead over the second-place boat.

“Were really excited about our performance,” Kalmoe said. “It was the best we could do and it was awesome that we were able to come out with a victory there.”

Kalmoe and Tomek’s impressive victory led them to represent the U.S. in the women’s double skulls event at the FISA World Cup I competition in Munich on

May 8-11. They took seventh place overall. On May 8 they placed second behind the first-place China, who was the favorite to win. Their finish put them into the semifinals the following Saturday.

According to Kalmoe’s mom, Mary, it was a difficult race.

“The weather conditions were poor during Saturday’s semifinals, with up to 30-mile-an-hour headwinds, and very choppy water at the 1972 Olympic course. They started their semifinal race strong, but caught two “crabs” (a term that describes losing control of an oar to the water) during the second 1,000 meters, and were not able to recover and slipped into a fourth-place finish. Megan described the conditions during that race as the worst she had ever competed in, and said rowing the very narrow Munich course on Saturday was like rowing in a bathtub, with very turbulent waters.”

On Sunday during the B race, conditions improved and Kalmoe and Tomek won an easy victory.

Beyond Munich Kalmoe and Tomek have currently moved to Breisach, Germany, where the will be training for the rest of the month of May. They will then head to Lucerne, Switzerland, to compete in the Women’s Double Scull event for the FISA World Cup II regatta May 30-June 1. In a phone interview before Kalmoe left for Germany, she told the Leader that Munich is a stepping-stone to Lucerne, and the more important Regatta. Kalmoe and Tomek will need to place in the top four in Lucerne in order to advance further.

“I’m really excited, its my first senior national team experience, which is really really cool that it happened to come in the Olympic year,” Kalmoe said.

If it doesn’t work out in Lucerne, Kalmoe and Tomek will be back in the United States to race for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. More information about their progress can be found on www.worldrowing.com

Kalmoe at an Olympic training center in Chula Vista, Calif. in 2007. – Photo

by Dean Kalmoe

This photo shows Kalmoe at the World Championships in Amsterdam in 2005, where Kalmoe's team won a gold medal. – Photo submitted

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Crex Meadows Birding Festival

Bruce Bacon, DNR wildlife biologist from Mercer, demonstrated bird banding to visitors at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitors Center last weekend. Bacon, who has been banding since 1976, is one of 50 master banders in Wisconsin and one of 2,000 banders nationwide.

Friends of the Crex volunteers Lyman Lang and Barbara Sweet and Friends of the Crex Membership Coordinator Kim Dauer greet Crex Meadows Birding Festival visitors at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitors Center last Sunday. The two-day birding festival included bus and walking tours of the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area as well as programs by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wildlife specialists.

Christian W. Cold, Wisconsin DNR and Bureau of Wildlife Management wildlife technician and educator, showed visitors a great-horned owl. Cold, who is based in Ladysmith, serves as a mobile, nonformal educator traveling extensively throughout Wisconsin offering programs on wildlife and related topics of natural history to schools and adult audiences. Cold presented his program at the Crex Wildlife Education and Visitors Center last Sunday as part of the center’s birding festival weekend activities. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Visitors coming to the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area last weekend for the fourth-annual birding festival came to see birds like this trumpeter swan taking a swim on Phantom Lake.

Birding festival visitors take a walking tour behind the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitors Center Sunday afternoon while other birders took a bus tour around the wildlife area.

Nancy Brown receives St. Croix Stewardship Award STILLWATER, Minn. – The St. Croix River Association has presented its 2008 St. Croix Watershed Stewardship Award to Nancy Brown of Stillwater for spearheading the creation of Martell’s Landing Education Center near Somerset.

The award is given annually to a person, organization or community in the St. Croix Valley region to recognize significant contributions to river stewardship.

Brown was nominated and endorsed for the award by many people in Wisconsin and Minnesota for organizing the effort that led to the preservation of “a historic environmental gem” at the confluence of the Apple and St. Croix Rivers.

Martell’s Landing was purchased from Lester and Yvonne Martell who wished to have their historic 1850s homestead farm maintained as a legacy for future generations. Brown, with the help of family and friends, donated and raised the money to fulfill that dream, and to make it available to the public in a strategic area adjacent to federal and state lands along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.

As executive director of the Martell’s Landing Education Center, Brown has led the purchase, preservation and pro-

Nancy Brown of Stillwater, Minn., (C) receives the 2008 St. Croix Watershed Stewardship Award for her leadership in establishing the Martell’s Landing Education Center at the confluence of the Apple and St. Croix rivers near Somerset. Presenting the award at the May 7 meeting of the St. Croix River Association is the group’s vice president, Dan Willius of Scandia, Minn., (R).

Brown was nominated for the award by Rita Lawson of Somerset (L). – Photo submitted motion of the site. She has brought in many groups for retreats, meetings, classes and field trips. Educational pro-

grams encourage students to identify the diverse landscape, explore the undeveloped river shoreline, and experience the

historic values of Native Americans and early settlers in the area.

The SCRA sponsors many other river stewardship activities in which the public is encouraged to participate. The next event is the ninth-annual river clean-up days on July 12 and 13. Anyone wishing to volunteer should check the association’s Web site at stcroixriverassociation.org for a list of contact persons in several sections of the lower St. Croix valley regarding the locations and times of clean-up launching and disposal sites.

Membership in the SCRA is open to anyone interested in the protection and enjoyment of the St. Croix River. The group’s mission statement reads, “All united to save for our children the uses and beauties of our river and valley.”

For program, volunteer and membership information respond to the Web site or contact Judy Olson, Secretary at 715-3869264. – submitted

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Babes in Black

by Jody Pearson If you've ever been to the beach, you've probably seen the fat ladies in their one-piece bathing suits congregating by the seashore playing with their grandchildren. Well, I'm one of them. How well, though, I remember being a tall, blonde surfer girl riding the big waves and baking myself to a crisp in the sun, lathered in baby oil mixed with iodine.

When I was in high school, 1963-1965, my friends and I could not wait until summer vacation when we could spend every day at the beach. I grew up in southern California and lived a quick 15-minute drive to the ocean. Me driving, of course.

Every morning was the same routine. Get up at 9:30, eat breakfast which consisted of a glass of milk and whatever was left over from the previous night's dessert. Cake was my favorite, but pie, cobbler, or pudding would make me just as happy. My eating habits have not changed, thus the black one-piece bathing suit. Then on to my beauty routine–brush my hair, wash my face, and brush my teeth. Make-up would interfere with getting a tan so there was none of that.

Today, the routine is much the same, brush my hair, wash my face, but the make-up is "age-defying" to cover all those wonderful brown spots I have from sun tanning. So far I still brush my teeth versus taking them in and out!

Off to the beach I'd go in my hip-hugger bathing suit, with my beach bag filled with towels, baby oil,

PoCo Penners The PoCo Penners meet the second Friday of the month at 2 p.m. at the county boardroom in the government center in Balsam Lake. Contact Brenda Mayer at 715-485-3571 or Iris Holm 715284-3174 for more information. - submitted

Writer’s Corner hairbrush, a small bottle of peroxide (I didn't say I was a natural blonde), and a tube of my favorite lipstick, "root beer frost."

I'd hop in my red 1964 Rambler convertible and down the road I'd go. It was not cool to ride with the top down. Only the "jarheads" would ride with the top down, and they usually drove 1940 Ford convertibles.

"Jarheads" were Marines from El Toro Marine Base and, no matter how cute they were, you didn't date them.

I'd get to the beach and meet up with my friends.

We'd lay our towels down in the sand at 17th Street in Newport Beach. All the streets were perpendicular to the beach and dead ended where the sand began.

Each street had its' own clique of kids. Fifteenth Street was "owned" by the sorority and fraternity kids. Sixteenth Street was mostly surfers and band musicians.

Bev Bivens of the "We Five" group, "The Righteous Brothers," Diane Keaton, and "The Chantays" hung out there. The Chantays were fantastic; you may remember their one and only hit, "Pipeline."

They were even on Ed Sullivan. The "We Five" were also a one-hit wonder with their recording "I went to the corner" (just to ease my mind).

Seventeenth Street belonged to me and my friends, a strange combination of folk singers, artists, and athletic types with college boyfriends. We were more interested in water sports and getting a tan than primping and posing.

We did, however, do our share of people watching.

Much of it included the goings-on of the "babes in black" as we called them. They would frolic in the

shallow surf, bobbing around and occasionally getting knocked over by a wave they weren't expecting.

They'd sit in their beach chairs which no surfer girl would ever think of doing, donning their widebrimmed hats and big sunglasses. They would lather on bottles of sunblock and spread white titanium dioxide on their noses. It was people watching at its best. My friends and I would really get a kick out of them, and we'd discuss at great lengths how we would never ever be caught dead looking like that at the beach.

A few years ago I went to my high school reunion where I met up with some of my old friends. We planned a day at the beach. Our group plodded through the taut, toned, and tanned bodies lying on the sand in their thongs. We plopped down in our beach chairs and began lathering on sunblock. We thought we looked so stylish in our floppy brimmed hats and dark glasses.

I don't recall the exact moment but I think it was after we'd all settled down from our creaming. We looked over at the teenage girls lying nearby. They were looking at us and whispering in a familiar way.

We all looked at each other and then looked back at the girls. Our mouths dropped open at the same time and we realized they were us, and we'd become the babes in black of 40 years ago. How could life be filled with such cruel irony?

Northwest Regional Writers The Northwest Regional Writers meet at 1 p.m. the second Friday of the month either in Frederic or Grantsburg. Each month we have a topic to write about and read to the group. The following writing was read at the last meeting. Call Mary Jacobson at 715-349-2761 for more information about the organization.

Submissions should be typed, double-spaced on one side only of 8 -1/2 x 11 white paper, leaving a minimum of 1-inch margins all around. Handwritten submissions will not be accepted. Submissions should be no more than 800 words.

Submissions may be delivered to The Leader’s offices in Frederic or Siren, mailed to Box 490, Frederic, WI 54837 or e-mailed to the-leader@centurytel.net. We prefer e-mailed copy.

If hand-delivered or mailed, please write "Writers’ Corner" somewhere on the front of the envelope. If e-mailed, please use "Writers’ Corner" as the subject and include the submission as body text of the e-mail. No attachments, please. Your submission to Writers’ Corner grants The Leader one-time rights to publish the item in the weekly newspaper. The author retains the copyright and all future publication rights. The Leader may edit submissions for grammar and punctuation, clarity and length. If you have any questions about this new feature, please contact us at the-leader@centurytel.net or call 715-327-4236. - Editor

Webster Craft show set for Saturday Memorial Day weekend WEBSTER – More than 120 artists and crafters will showcase their work at the 25th-annual Webster Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Extravaganza Saturday, May 24, 9 a.m. to 4 pm. at the Webster Elementary School in Webster.

Vendors will sell everything handmade and homegrown from gourmet foods, textiles, photography, frames, cabin décor, paintings, woodworking, sculptures and furniture to garden ornaments, children’s toys, jewelry, rugs, woodworking and clothing.

The extravaganza is the largest outdoor craft show in Burnett County, attracting big crowds. “Come early and buy what you want when you see it.”

That’s the advice of Tim Gerber, organizer of the event sponsored by the Webster Chamber of Commerce since 1989.

This year, 25 percent of the vendors are new to the show – all are from Wisconsin or Minnesota. There are 10 local artists and crafters from Webster, Siren, Frederic and Grantsburg, including Norb Behringer (wood carving), Jim McKeown (wildlife photography, James Springett (watercolors), Colette Robin-

son (slate oil lamps), and Richard Bierman (Yah Butz BBQ). Applicants are screened to ensure their products are original handwork and not factory mass produced.

The Burnett Youth Hockey Association will sell brats, hot dogs, coffee, baked goods and soft drinks. The money raised from food sales and booth fees supports youth hockey and makes up the major portion of the Webster Chamber of Commerce’s annual operating budget. More than that, it puts the village of Webster on the map. According to Gerber, the economic impact on the community is substantial. “It is the busiest time of the year in Webster for many of our retailers.”

Savvy return customers show up right at 9 a.m. “Vendors sell their wares quickly and some actually do run out, so if you come late or hesitate, the treasure you want might be gone,” says Gerber.

There is ample free parking. The grounds are handicapped accessible.

Please, no dogs (except guide/companion dogs). For additional information, call 715-349-7499. - submitted

Library features local photographer GRANTSBURG - The Grantsburg Public Library is once again featuring the talents of photographer/artist Walt Fluegel.

Fluegel is a retired biology professor from the University of Minnesota - Duluth, and lives in Grantsburg with his wife, Maxine. He is also an amateur photographer who likes to experiment with image-making using a camera and computer.

He has titled his recent photo display “A Triangular Affair” because it was inspired by the repeating triangles in a kaleidoscope.

His pictures resemble a kaleidoscope by taking an original photo or original art, dividing it into many triangles using a computer and then assembling the triangles in a circle. The pictures are creative and beautiful and Fluegel hopes everyone who sees them will “have fun and enjoy the show.” - submitted

Webster Arts and Crafts fair-goers look over handmade rugs/frames/birdhouses, offered by some of the 120 vendors at Burnett County’s largest annual craft show. – Photo submitted by Harriet Rice

Mixed Sampler Quilt Guild unveils raffle SIREN – Mixed Sampler Quilt Guild of Siren unveiled their annual raffle quilt at their May 10, meeting. The drawing will take place on Oct. 12, at 3 p.m., at the Siren High School during the guild’s 20th-annual quilt show, Autumn Splendor. The quilt show is Oct. 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Raffle tickets for this wonderful queen-size quilt and two other prizes are available from guild members, as well as some local business such as Siren Dental Clinic in Siren and Christmas Valley Quilting Co. in Luck. - submitted

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River Road Ramblings

collected by Russ Hanson

Local events

by Russ Hanson Maple syrup season for us was somewhat below average in quantity, but the syrup is excellent quality. We have been expanding our operation each year a little, and this season has encouraged us to try a little more next year. Margo’s back held out pretty good, and our son Scott took some time off to help us out for the first time in many years. We are busy cutting wood for next season. We hope to run the sawmill for a while this summer and get some slab wood too.

We put out another 15 apple trees this spring and more grapes, raspberries and strawberries trying to rebuild the old orchard on the home farm. Mom told us all winter, “No garden this year,” but when it started to warm up she had us till all of her large garden and put a 6foot fence around it to keep the deer out.

She says “No exhibits at the county fair” after 50 years of showing fruits and vegetables, but I think she is wavering on that too! She is pretty spry for 86 and those blue ribbons are pretty nice, especially with a few grand champions mixed in.

There is a busy schedule of local history events coming this summer to our area. Here are a few to keep in mind.

The next meeting of the Sterling Eureka and Laketown History Society is Thursday evening at 7 p.m., May 15. It will be a business meeting planning the cemetery walks, our display for the Sterling Picnic, the River Road Ramble (coming Sept. 27), the Cushing Tigers third-annual Reunion (Saturday afternoon Labor Day weekend at Cushing Community Center) and other events

Arndt T. Johnson of Cushing, was the first Polk County soldier who died in battle in World War I. He will be featured at the Cushing Cemetery Walk this Memorial Day morning at 8 a.m. - Photo from “Polk County in the Great War.”

This large stone has tumbled over in the Cushing cemetery. It reads: In memory of Arndt T. Johnson World War I Vet. Born July 17, 1891. Killed in action July 19, 1918. Buried on the battlefield in France. Company D, 58th Infantry, 2nd Division. He died just two days after his 27th birthday. – Photo

by Russ Hanson this year. We have a lot of fun at these meetings!

The Polk County Genealogy Society is meeting Monday evening May 19, at 7 p.m. at Rocky Waters restaurant on the north side of Osceola where we will learn how to use the Internet service, Ancestry.com, to search family roots and to build family trees and keep our genealogical records online. Free and open to the public.

The Polk County Genealogical society will share some new space in the Polk County Museum in Balsam Lake from the elevator project undertaken by the Polk County Historical Society. It will be great to have an elevator and some extra space! The genealogical society plans to be in the museum Monday afternoons from Memorial Day to Labor Day to help people search their family roots in Polk County. We are looking for an I-MAC keyboard and mouse to go with our donated computer. Indexing the Polk County cemeteries is the big, ongoing project.

The next meeting of the Luck Area Historical Society is May 20, 7 p.m. to discuss the exhibits in the new museum, scheduled to open in mid-July. If you have items, photos, books, documents, artifacts, etc that have significance to Luck area history, you should contact Alan Tomlinson or Edwin Pedersen of Luck. The museum exhibits depend on your donations. Operation Roundup of the Polk Burnett Electric Company recently awarded $1,000 to help with the purchase of a computer for record keeping, digitizing photos and documents etc. Thank you to the Polk Burnett Electric Co-op members who round their bills up to the next dollar providing small grants to local nonprofits!

On May 26, Memorial Day, the Sterling Eureka and Laketown Historical Society will have a cemetery walk at the Cushing Cemetery at 8 a.m. We will walk through the cemetery and stop at

some of the graves for a brief history of the person or family. This is open to the public and free. It will be coordinated with the Legion coming to honor the veterans buried in the cemetery and their program at 9 a.m. Come for an early-morning visit to the cemetery to honor your relatives and to share your stories of your own family. After this service, join everyone at the Wolf Creek Cemetery.

On Memorial Day at 11 p.m. at the Wolf Creek Cemetery (River Road at Wolf Creek), there will be an old-fashioned Decoration Day program followed by lunch (donations accepted) in the nearby Methodist Church, the old Wolf Creek School. After lunch, Russ Hanson, the infamous River Road Rambler, and other SELHS members will lead a cemetery walk through the old cemetery. The Memorial Day program at Wolf Creek has been held each year for well over 100 years.

Sunday, July 22, is the 70th Sterling Picnic (formerly called the Sterling Old Settlers Picnic) at the Cushing Community Center at noon with a potluck lunch. Come and visit your neighbors, friends and share lunch. There will be a short program, recognition of those 70 and older and married 50 years or more and many historical displays. SELHS will have pictures from the history of Cushing and other old-time crafts and activities. Since Sterling Township at one time covered all of northern Polk County, and all of Burnett County, you all are welcome to come if you are in the neighborhood on Sunday.

SELHS hopes to have the new book “History of Cushing, WI” volume one back from the printers and for sale at the picnic.

I am coordinating the Little Red School House at the Polk County Fair this year. We have had exhibits from each of the local history societies in the area for the past two years and would like to continue with that tradition. We

have lots of space in and around the school for demonstrations, crafts, etc, so please contact me if you have something that you would like to show to the fair-goers. I can be reached at 715-4882776 or riverroadrambler@gmail.com.

We are interested in historical, school and cultural exhibits from the area.

The Indian Head Rock and Mineral Society is planning its July show in Frederic. Vernon Peterson, one of the founding members is having another June sale of his extensive collection of rocks, minerals and antiques. One of our members is opening a new rock shop in northern Burnett County. I am helping Vernon put together a book on his life by typing up his stories and getting it ready for printing. Vernon passed me an article for this column on his hobo days, riding the rails out West in the Depression looking for work. Look for it in a few weeks.

I am working on two books: Part 2 of the “History of the Trade River Valley” with Stanley Selin and Trade Lake, Atlas, Trade River... area folks the primary contributors and Part 2 of the “History of Cushing, WI.” If you would like to be famous, just contribute your story or local history information or pictures. If you help us, we will give you a free copy of the book when it comes out as well as list you as one of the authors.

These books are only as good as the information you provide. All the profit has gone to the Sterling Eureka and Laketown Historical Society who risks their money on printing costs. It costs around $4,000 to print the books. The books from 2006 and 2007 sold out, making a small profit for SELHS. SELHS has a goal to collect and preserve local history. My own part of this effort is to collect the stories, pictures and documents and turn them into books.

Arndt T. Johnson: First Polk Soldier Killed in Battle in World War I At the Memorial Day Cemetery walk in Cushing, I have chosen Arndt T. Johnson to research and present. He was the first soldier to die in battle in World War I, July 19, 1918, in France.

He grew up in Cushing and went off to war. He is buried in France with a prominent stone marker in the Cushing cemetery. His father, William Johnson, built the store that later became the north tavern (and burned in 1964). His mother was Anna who came from Norway; his sisters, Mrs. Harry Saville and Theresa Gullickson; his brothers Sidney, Stanley and Willie. The Cushing American Legion Post is named after him. If you have any information on him or his family, please share it with me so we can remember him on Memorial Day. Hope to see you at one of the many events in our neighborhood this year.

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Loon Watch 1990

by Glendora Hauger My husband, Jay, is a member of the Loon Watch program, which is part of the Sigurd Olson Environmental Inst., Northland College, Ashland.

The Loon Watch program in Wisconsin and Minnesota is composed of 600 loon rangers Bernice throughout these states. Contributions of time and funds by Abrahamzon these, and other individuals, have resulted in greater protection for loons and their aquatic habitats in the northwoods.

Jay has been monitoring activities of the common loon on Crooked Lake, Burnett County, for several years. By reporting on loon activities on Crooked Lake, and by other loon rangers reporting on the thousands of other lakes in Wisconsin and Minnesota, the Sigurd Olson Institute has been able to establish scientifically accurate citizen participation loon surveys in the two states.

The goals of Loon Watch are to promote the appreciation and preservation of common loons in their habitats by educating people about loons and their special needs and by involving lake residents in monitoring and protection activities.

Jay was recently asked to take part in a survey of loon activities on randomly selected lakes – he was assigned four area lakes. By way of a telephone call from Terry Daulton Dunn of Loon Watch, he was informed of a survey taking place in July, and soon information arrived indicating he was to find people on Bass Lake, Gaslyn Lake, Peacock Lake and Johnson Lake who could provide information of the loons on each particular lake.

He set up his schedule and started out with Bass Lake. Do you know how many Bass Lakes there are in this county? Many, many! Luckily, he had been provided with the section, township and a small map had been thoughtfully provided. He considered how to meet people who would be interested in such a survey; stores, bars, resorts and door-to-door seemed logical contact points where he might find such folks.

Consulting our county map, we found our Bass Lake west of Oakland Store; starting from Siren, he was to turn left on U, to FF, turn right. He did this, saw the lake, and came to the end of a road. There was a home with a yard full of bird feeders and flowers, surely the abode of bird watchers. Going up to the door and explaining his errand, the man said, “Come in, come in.” He met the lady of the house, and sitting in the living room with the window overlooking Bass Lake, they had a good conversation. After explaining the survey form and other materials he left with them, Jay departed, saying, “I’ll see you on July 19 at Forts Folle Avoine for the loon talk.”

“We’ll be there,” the couple replied.

When Jay returned home, he said, “I really lucked out on the first survey. I found some very interested people. Now on to Gaslyn Lake.”

I took out the map to see where Gaslyn Lake was.

After all, if the Bass Lake safari was such a success, I surely wanted to go along to Gaslyn. It was such a beautiful day as we went west on Hwy. 70 to H, turned north and followed the map to Gaslyn.

We drove around Gaslyn a ways and found almost no homes on the lake. “Ah, wilderness!” I though, as it seemed to be almost solid trees. There, indeed, was a pair of loons with three or fours chicks in tow. We drove back to the first home we had seen. It seemed to be off the backwater of Gaslyn.

We walked into the yard to find the lady of the house in the garage, with a big garage sale going on.

She stated that, because her home was a ways off the water, she was not in a position to observe the loons.

She suggested we go up to Stafford Raod, a distance of four blacks or so, turn left, second house which we did. She had pointed us to a good location, for here

BEHIND THE

SIGNPOST

was a home with a beautiful yard full of bird and animal feeders and flower gardens, with a good vantage point overlooking the lake.

The man of the house readily agreed to do the survey and return the form in the envelope provided. He did say that, although he enjoyed the calls of the loons, he never paid them much attention. Who knows, maybe we have made loon watchers out of this man and his wife!

We decided to make our next trip on a rainy Saturday. By 2 p.m., the rain had stoped, so away we went.

This time we were off to Peacock Lake, and the only things we knew about Peacock Lake were where it was located and that it was a mere 14 acres.

From Siren, we took CTH B east to CTH H, turned right to FF, then west to Timberland Road, where we turned left. Instead of the terrain being heavily wooded, once we had left Siren we were in prosperous farmland, with most farms appearing to be dairy in nature. We did not have to go more than a couple of miles on Timberland Road, and the map indicated that Peacock Lake was on the east side, our left. There were no signs to indicate where the lake was, so we went too far. Stopping at a farm to ask directions, we found a family of six cleaning 69 chickens for the freezer.

We were told too go back about one mile and we would see the road. Sure enough, there was the road, a barely discernible grassy trail, with a chain across the entrance. We had asked the people at the farm if they thought there were any loons on Peacock. One of the girls had replied that years ago she had heard them calling, but had not heard that sound or seen any loons for quite some time. They told us there was one cabin on Peacock Lake, which was seldom used.

Although we did not have access to this tiny Lake Peacock, we concluded from the report of another home in the area that there were no loons there.

The last survey form was destined for Johnson Lake. Going through Danbury on Hwy. 35, we picked up Hwy. 77 going east toward Minong. Johnson Road is approximately seven miles from Hwy. 35, turning right and going about a half mile we could see Johnson Lake through the trees.

We stopped at a home with a large barnlike building near it. Walking toward the house we were hailed by a man, and after we had explained our mission he asked us into the large building to talk. Turns out that this man, his wife and a neighbor couple are heavily into arts and crafts. We were in a thoroughly equipped wood workshop. These four people had a business in their retirement years making everything from totem poles to yard figurines.

These people, living on Johnson Lake year-round, told how especially exciting spring was, when four or five pairs of loons would arrive and territorial fights would ensue so that the only one pair remained.

In retrospect: Isn’t the magic of the loons strange and mysterious? We here on Crooked Lake in Siren have ducks of all kinds, blue herons, even eagles on occasion. But none of those species can thrill us or stop us dead in our tracks quite the way the common loons do. And to hear their wailing cry and yodeling across the water makes me feel that I am the luckiest person in the world to be sharing the wilderness with them.

(Note: Adapted by the essay in the Writer’s Club book “Abundant Harvest.” We can identify with loons here in northern Wisconsin. There is nothing common about them. They are unique.)

Until next week, Bernice

Eighth annual St. Croix Falls Art and Craft Fair set ST. CROIX FALLS —The St. Croix Falls Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its eighth annual Art and Craft Fair for Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The outdoor event will take place this year at the Overlook Deck and the Gaylord Nelson Parkway areas.

Each year many talented artists and crafters participate in the chamber-organized event. Only vendors offering high quality, handcrafted items are accepted for

inclusion in the art and craft fair. Artisans wishing only to demonstrate an art form are invited to participate at no charge. A variety of food vendors are also an annual feature of the event.

For further information or to obtain a registration form, please contact Shelley Staeven at the St. Croix Falls Chamber of Commerce: 715-483-3580, or e-mail: info@scfwi.com. - submitted

Do you remember ?

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago Baler twine at Frederic Feed and Flour was $7.15 per bale.-Plans were for flying saucers to drop prizes in Siren as a tourist promotion.-Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included cut wax or green beans at 10¢ can, Spry at 89¢ for a 3-lb. tin, carrots at 2 bundles for 19¢ and pork roast at 49¢ lb.- Open house was planned at the Dallas House, SCF, on June 6-7.-A wedding dance was set for Saturday, June 7, given by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pinney (Mary Lou Chapman) at the Indian Creek Hall.-The Bloodmobile was coming to Polk County June 16-19.-Nelson for Governor Club was formed in Polk County.-Over 600 attended annual meeting of REA at Centuria.Special flour prices at Frederic Farmers Co-op Exchange were 50-lb. Occident at $3.39, 25 lbs Occident at $1.75 and 50 lbs. Pillsbury at $3.39.- Father’s Day specials at Hagberg’s Federated Store, Frederic, would include wash and wear shirts at $5, putter pants at $1.99, straw hats at $1.99 and men’s swim trunks at 99¢.-Chester Fremont, Frederic, had a large ad for insurance.-Jolly Stan and his 10-piece orchestra would be at the Dunham Ballroom June 14.-Unity District voters decided to retain Jorgenson site.

40 Years Ago Specials at the Clover Farm Store, Frederic, were Gaines Meal (for dogs) at $2.79 for a 25-lb. bag, corn flakes at 2 18-oz. pkgs. at 79¢.-Top Ten Frederic High School class of 1968 were Jill Hansen, valedictorian; Diane Martin, salutatorian; Leroy Anderson, Donna Sederlund, Deborah Dversdall, Richard Panek, Leota Hackett, Betty Gustafson, Paul Annett and Larry Hedlund.-Carol Freeberg, Lewis, graduated with honors from Wisconsin State University-Superior.Laurie Fischer was a 1968 graduate from Ripon College.-Karl’s Tavern, Siren, was for sale.-Frederic grads were planning for June 9 commencement program.-The Cushing Baseball Club announced Fan Appreciation Day on Sunday, June 2, 1968, at 2:15 p.m., in Cushing Ballpark.-The movie “Bonnie and Clyde” was playing at the Auditorium Theatre, SCF.Frederic golfers won the Luck Regional.-A Memorial Day weekend dinner was being served at Yellow Lake Lodge, Thursday, May 30.-The June special at Our Own Hardware, Carlson Hardware, Frederic, was teakettles at $1.89.-Grand opening of the Frederic Café was set for May 31, with apple or pumpkin pie at 15¢ plus hamburger and French fries at 50¢.

20 Years Ago Obituaries included Agnes Ulick, Fred Jorgenson, Ida Brask, Sylvia Johnson, Kenneth Petersen, Olga Brabec, Ceone Benzer.-Wendy Anderson, granddaughter of Charlie Anderson of Frederic, was married to Dino Fabbri of Italy in a royal palace in Morocco in March.-John Glockzin, Frederic fire chief, had a “No Burning” notice in the Leader newspaper.The Frederic FHA received honors at state conference.-Jennifer Wisse, Frederic, received a $5,000 scholarship at Drake University for the 1988-89 year.Timberland Hills possible site of Nordic Combined National Championship.-David Pauls, Assemblyman and William Berndt said the Legislature’s property tax relief is a farce.-Frederic forensic students who rated high at Madison on April 22 were Heather Schmidt, Jennifer Wisse, both received the gold awards with a perfect score of 25; Kelly Grindell and Kate Sjodin with bronze awards; Dori Moek and Jeanene Gackle all-state award (silver).-Many grass fires due to dry conditions.-Forts Folle Avoine had the benefit of money when Burnett County received $388,000 grant for the trading post site.-Retiring grade school administrator, William Plath was honored at Dairyland picnic.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Hi, everyone! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. A big sigh, as I said goodbye to a lot of my longtime friends at the shelter once again. The place was getting too full, and some of my pals had been there for a long time, so the Waggin’ Wagon took them to Golden Valley to a cool Blacky shelter that-a-way. They have a better chance of being adopted down there, but it is always hard for me to say so long to my friends. Before YAPpenings they left, I had a long walk with Thunder and Vance, as they were my two favorite guys. I’ll miss them a lot. I don’t understand why they weren’t snapped up - they’re great dogs! And, I also don’t see why they can’t come and live with me. Dog food magically comes through the door, and sometimes spills out onto the grass when me or one of my brothers gets underfoot. The best, though, is a to-go box with leftovers. They’re flimsy, and you can catch your master or mistress off guard as they get out their vehicle and, voila!

SHELTER

Dinner is served on a bed of grass. (I’m off my diet as I’ve walked off my extra butt.) Gee, I hope Cesar Millan doesn’t read my column, or I’ll be getting a behavioral lesson on TV! Anyway, I’m just kidding. My manners are impeccable, mostly.

Even though a lot of my buddies went on to the big city, there are more of my associates that have moved in to take their place. I saw five kittens and their mama the other day. They’re little, and cute, and there is also another kitten who came in on his own. He’s not of the same litter (box) so he has his own apartment in the cat condos. For dogs, there are new ones big and small.

They were so new that they didn’t have name tags yet, so I can’t refer to them by name. And, they weren’t talking.

There’s a young shih tzu that was surrendered, and also a senior Maltese that was found in the Danbury area.

They’re so little they are living in the cat apartments. Ha! I did a double take when I saw them in there. At first I thought, “Boy, what weird-looking cats!”

We’ve still got the springer duo, Woody and Appelonia, Kodiak, the dog with the built-in boots, plus a brown Lab mix, and Brady, a dog that looks just like my pal, Toby. I

apologize for not having a lot of details on the new arrivals, but if you look at our Web site, I’m sure all the pertinent information is now available. Life is pretty hectic at the shelter right now. I know that the staff could use some help, as summer brings more chores and they are a little shorthanded. If you have some extra time to commit, and would like to be amongst us wonderful creatures, you should contact the shelter.

I can’t operate a garden hose, or a shovel, so I’m busy printing off flyers for our upcoming fundraiser at the end of the month. Wine and cheese and musical talent. It’s all at Trade Lake Winery on Saturday, May 31, from 4 to 8 p.m.. Fifteen bucks will get you in the door for an afternoon of tapping your toes, sampling cheese and sipping wine with your pinky in the air. You humans are funny.

Me? I’m going to hang out and practice twirling large sticks in the air. I haven’t whacked anyone in the shins, or the head for that matter, since last summer. I’m overdue. Take care, everyone, and I’ll see you here next week.

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org 866-4096.

Siren

349-2964 Soon kids will be out of school, that means they will be out and about enjoying summer fun and just doing things kids do. So drivers be extra careful as your drive. Remember, they don’t always watch when they are crossing from one street to the next. Let’s make sure this is a safe and happy summer for everyone.

Take time this Saturday, May 17, to enjoy a great Swedish breakfast at the Siren Methodist Church, put on by the Methodist Men’s Group. So come on in from 8 to 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Tickets in advance are $8.50 and at the door $9. Watch for signs directing you to the church.

During the Swedish breakfast at Siren Methodist, the ladies group will hold a Scandinavian bake sale with lots of great home-baked goods, so stop in and take some home for your family to enjoy.

Oops! I forgot to mention that the Grandmas Group got together in April at the home of Erna Luecks. A great time was had by all except for Naomi Glover who was at home recuperating from back surgery.

The Bloodmobile will be in Siren on Tuesday, May 20, at the Siren Covenant Church from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for those of you who donate blood.

Sympathy to the family of Charles Bennett who passed away May 3.

The Burnett Community Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the community library in Webster. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Congratulations to elementary student Stefani Wambolt, middle school student Elizabeth Brown and high school student Jennifer Mitchell for being chosen Siren School’s

Birth announcements Born at Burnett Medical Center: A girl, Dixie Lynn Buck, born May 6, 2008, to Derek and Kallie Buck, Hinckley, Minn. Dixie weighed 8 lbs., 11 oz. and was 20 inches long. Sibling is Derek Ervin Buck Jr. Grandparents are Jack and Tammy Klar, Hinckley, Colin Holingworth, Pine City, Minn. and Craig and Lori Buck, Pine City.

••• A boy, Adam Nicholas Handy, born May 6, 2008, to Brian and Rebecca Handy, Grantsburg. Adam weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz. and was 21 inches long. Siblings are Kelsey, Ashley, Austin and Sean. Grandparents are Myron Belknap, Grantsburg, Peggy Belknap, Clayton, Orvin Handy Sr., Grantsburg and Roberta Handy, Grantsburg. Great-grandparents are Lenora Belknap, Grantsburg and Helen Swickard, Minneapolis, Minn.

••• A boy, Ethan Hunter Anderson, born May 8, 2008, to Sara and Jeremiah Anderson, Grantsburg. Ethan weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz. and was 21-1/2 inches long. Siblings are Sophia Michelle Anderson. Grandparents are Randy and Linda Ernst, Grantsburg; Cindy Halls, Eau Claire; Peter Anderson, Grantsburg and RoxAnn Fischer, Rush City, Minn. Great-grandparents are Pat and Jake Ernst, Grantsburg; Betty Halls, River Falls; Lillian Anderson, Brainerd; Patricia Wares, River Falls and Elvina and Ed Masurka, Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Born at Amery Regional Medical Center: A boy, Dalton Jerome Bender, born April 24, 2008, to Adair Flug, Turtle Lake. Dalton weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A son, Waylon Jeffery Cole, born April 26, 2008, to Heather and Richard Cole, Dresser. Waylon weighed 9 lbs.

••• A boy, Grant Harold Anderson, born April 28, 2008, to Summer and Ryan Anderson, Amery Lake. Grant weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A boy, Cael Sebastian Peter Gago, born May 2, 2008, to Lara Stauner and Joshua Gago, Rice Lake. Cael weighed 5 lbs., 14 oz.

••• A girl, Laurel Grace Craker, born May 2, 2008, to Karen and Joel Craker, Luck. Laurel weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz.

••• A girl, Emily Rose Christine Howlett, born May 6, 2008, to Kerri Nielsen and Michael Howlett, Luck. Emily weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz.

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Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center: A boy, Chase Aaron Hougdahl McKenzie, born April 27, 2008, to Sarah McKenzie and Aaron Hougdahl, Milltown.

Chase weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A girl, Madelyn Julieann Bruns, born April 28, 2008, to Jacob Bruns and Kaitlin Asp, St. Croix Falls. Madelyn weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz.

••• A girl, Arianna Lynn Burt, born April 29, 2008, to Amber Larsin and Jared Burt, St. Croix Falls. Arianna weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A girl, Olivia Nicole Berquam, born April 30, 2008, to Bobbi Jo Wickman and Jeffrey Berquam, Osceola. Olivia weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A girl, Cloie Mary Ann Peterson, born May 2, 2008, to Hannah and Joseph Peterson, Osceola. Cloie weighed 5 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A girl, Ashley Marie Siefert, born May 4, 2008, to Mark and Amanda Siefert, Amery. Ashley weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A girl, Kendra Marie Wright, born May 4, 2008, to Dwayne and Tania Wright, Osceola. Kendra weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz.

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Frederic Senior Center Ardyce Knauber

Monday spades was played with the following winners: Carmen Marek in first place, Shirley Sandquist in second place and Willis Williams in third place.

Tuesday whist was enjoyed and the card game of your choice.

Wednesday pokeno was played with the same group enjoying their games and refreshments.

Thursday 500 cards was played at 6:30 p.m., with the following winners: Donald Weik in first place, Tim Abrahamzon in second place, Inez Pearson in third place and Dave Peterson in fourth place.

Friday the pokeno group enjoyed their game.

Shirley Sandquist, Hazel Hoffman and Ardyce Knauber attended the senior leader meeting at the Luck Senior Center.

Saturday food, fellowship and games were enjoyed with a buffet dinner and coffee hour.

Our members do not have to be lonely with the choice of activities at our center. The morning coffee group is a good way to start the day and our pool players have a good time together.

Wishing you a happy week!

Bev Beckmark student of the week.

Bacculaureate services for this year’s Siren seniors will be held on Wednesday, May 14, at the school at 7 p.m.

Graduation will be held Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m., at the school. Good luck to all the grads. Follow your dreams, they will take you far.

I hope every mother had a great day last Sunday. Every day should be Mother’s Day.

Dewey - LaFollette 468-2940

Karen Mangelsen

Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Sue and Roger Mroszak Monday evening.

Clam River Tuesday club met May 7 at the home of Kris Fjelstad. The next meeting will be June 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Dixie Andrea.

Marlene Swearingen, Iona Plath, Pat Bahrke and Sharon Kessler were at the home of Judy Albee Friday.

They prepared much of the food for the Mother’s Tea at their church.

Donna and Gerry Hines went to the Twin Cities Friday.

They visited Brenda Sweet and family and Brian Hines and family to celebrate Mother’s Day. Gerry and Donna returned home Saturday.

A number of ladies from this area attended the Mother’s Tea at Faith Lutheran Church in Spooner Saturday.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Nick and Esther Mangelsen and Linda, Doug, Nick and Al Brustad in Siren Saturday evening.

Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen were Saturday evening visitors of Mike and Nancy Longhenry.

Nina and Lawrence Hines and Lida and Don Nordquist attended the 90th birthday party for Harry and Dorothy Anderson, and the 50th wedding anniversary open house for Milton and MaryLou Daffler in Frederic Saturday.

Don and Lida Nordquist were guests at the home of Joleen and Richard Funk and family Sunday. Jan and Jim Schott and family were there also. They celebrated Mother’s Day and Lida and Don’s 45th wedding anniversary.

Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen went to the party Sunday to celebrate the first birthday of Michael Williamson.

He is the son of Robb and Andrea Williamson and the grandson of Donnie and Melba Denotter.

Beverly Brunclik visited Judy Albee Sunday evening.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen were supper guests of Jake and Holly Mangelsen and family Sunday. April and Dave Close and family were there also, and Mother’s Day was celebrated.

The Memorial Day service at Hertel Lakeview Cemetery will be held Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m. sharp. All are welcome.

Happy Corners Mardel Barnette Shawn Barnette had a dentist appointment in Roberts on Monday afternoon.

At bingo in Turtle Lake, we had dessert and coffee on Tuesday afternoon.

Mardel Barnette and Shawn visited at the Gene Doster home on Friday evening.

Joann Catlin has been in the hospital, but is home now and get-well wishes go out to her.

Mardel Barnette and Shawn and Vicki Mortenson attended Shirley Wohlles reviewal on Wednesday evening.

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653-4281 Sunday was a triple treat at the Lewis church as Mother’s Day was celebrated. Each mother received a little brimmed hat refrigerator ornament to stick on the door.

Hope you had an empty spot to put it on. School children are ushering all through May. Some mothers brought their Mother’s Day flowers to grace the altar. Appreciation to the children and their teachers.

It was also a treat when the men’s choir sang to the mothers in church.

The whole choir also sang.

Congratulations to Kaylene Johnson, who was confirmed. As we went through the confirmation vows, it was a way each of us could renew our own vows taken so long ago.

Welcome back to snowbirds Bob and Marie Nelson.

They are legal residents of Florida, but we consider them ours. Another snowbird, Ackland is also home in Wisconsin.

Kaylene and her parents treated the congregation to a huge sheet cake after the service. Kaylene’s photograph was on the cover of the confirmation program. A good day all around.

Mary Jane Johnson is now recuperating at home from knee-replacement surgery at the Amery Hospital.

The Northwest Regional Writers met Friday at Sunrise Apts. Present were president, Mary Jacobsen, Boyd Sutton, Doris Hanson, Denis Simonsen, Kathy Krantz, Sandy Spores, Bob Mackean, Bernice Abrahamzon, Alice Ford, Russ Hanson, Don Miller and Tom Cook. Boyd Sutton, plus Mary and Ed Jacobsen had just gone to La Cross for the state one-day conference of the Wisconsin Regional Writers’ Association. Wisconsin is very fortunate to have a state writers organization.

We are very proud of the writers in the Webster School who have achieved success on the National level.

The morning book club will open Thursday, May? At 10 a.m., to discuss the book “Montana 1948.”

This is the week that the Lewis UMW meets on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Assisting Pastor Tom with Sunday’s service were Sylvia Schaetzel, LouAnn Gackle, Carl Warndahl, LaVonne Boyer and others. LouAnn also gave the children’s message with cutout hearts to illustrate certain point.

In our gardens the rhubarb will soon be big enough to put into a pie or sauce, and the lilac bushes are leafing out. Chives are also back.

Has anyone found any hepaticas yet? Also called mayflowers. When this writer was growing up, it was a ritual or rite of spring when my best friend, Marjoria, would telephone me, (yes, we had telephones in those days!), and say, “Neicie, the mayflowers are out in Markham woods, and I’d say, “I’ll be right up!” We picked a bunch of the pale lavender, almost purple, and white blossoms.

Very fragrant, and take them home to our mothers. Mar-

Bernice Abrahamzon

jorie passed away in 1984, but I always remember her when the mayflowers bloom. Her grave is in Nashotah House Cemetery. Her husband was a priest in the Episcopal Church. They had four children, with one of them deceased and one daughter who writes to me and sends me pictures of her daughter. How Marjorie would have loved that little girl, but she died before Sarah was born. Here’s to mayflowers and memories and best friends. When I was a child, I had dozens of best friends, but they are dwindling to a precious few.

Meanwhile the goldfinches, the swallows and cardinals are back.

Sheila Staples and Rick Abrahamzon attended a bird swap in Stillwater on Saturday. We already have about 25 parakeets, but Rick thought we needed a new pair. A different color! You should hear the racket when anyone is

trying to talk on the telephone! No wonder the person on the line asks, “Oh, do you have birds?” (I don’t know how they decide that!)

LaVerne Leep, JoAnn Gibbs and LaVonne Boyer from the Lewis church participated in the cancer walk on Saturday, representing the Good Cheer Club, the Frederic Lioness and in memory of good friends who had cancer.

LaVern’s granddaughter, Jenny, of Somerset and little Emmy Midbrod of Somerset joined LaVerne on Saturday to take part in the Cancer Walk.

LaVerne, Jenny and Emmy later visited at the home of Carol and Les Mangelsen.

The Lewis Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, May 14, at the Pour House.

Everyone has been notified.

Happy, happy Spring!

Essie is a 7-year-old blue heelerborder collie mix, spayed female.

She is an enthusiastic gal with get-upand-go who enjoys a soft-cushioned sofa as her most desirable resting spot. Essie came to the shelter as a stray on March 28. She has been at the shelter for seven weeks and still maintains a girlish, happy outlook.

Arnell She knows the right person will hapHumane pen along, and she is going to be ready when they show up. As a Society slightly older pet, Essie offers many rewards as a companion for a young family. She would make an excellent family pet. She adores all attention and will gladly share a twin bed with a young child. Essie has plenty of energy to keep up with the kids in the yard or take an overweight adult for a walk.

She could stand to lose a few pounds herself, and she believes in the buddy system in weight reduction. Essie is one of those great older dogs that will steal your heart with her loving spirit.

Puppies and kittens are adorable, but like their human counterparts, these babies require an extensive commitment of time and energy from their guardians. For many Americans, busy schedules and work commitments prevent them from being able to provide the kind of roundthe-clock care a younger pet requires. Mature dogs fit much better into a busy lifestyle. They don’t need as much exercise and stimulation as the younger puppy does. Typically, older dogs are already housebroken and have passed the destructive chewing phase.

At the shelter we hear over and over again from people wanting to adopt a puppy or kitten, “I want a pet to grow up with my kids.” They hold their 3-month-old child in their arms as the rambunctious puppy thrashes and

nips at the child in puppy fashion. They are cute, but oh the problems that can arise.

The truth is that forming a strong connection with a pet has little to do with the animal’s age at the time of adoption. As a general rule, if a child is under 6 years of age, it’s best to adopt a dog that is over 2 years old. Puppies require a lot of time, patience, training and supervision that a parent is already giving to their small child. Puppies have sharp teeth and claws which inadvertently injure small children and will scare them when this unwanted rough play takes place. In turn, children are likely to be too rough with young animals and the puppy suffers as well. When the pup returns the rough play it is learning a dangerous lesson; that it is OK to tackle and chew on the child.

Adult dogs require less time and attention once they’ve adjusted to a family and household routine. It’s hard to determine what kind of characteristics a puppy will have until the pup is an adult. In contrast, it’s much easier for adopters to get a sense of a mature animal’s qualities including size, temperament and personality. Older dogs are instant companions, ready for hiking, car trips and sleeping quietly through the night. Adopting an older dog is a great way to add a loving companion to your home and accept the rewards of showing compassion to the shelter dog that is overlooked. Essie is one such dog; looking for a home to strut her stuff and reward you with kisses.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery, 715 2687387 or visit our adoptable pets online: arnellhumane.org

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Academic news MANKATO – Lisa Chelmo has been named recipient of a $1,000 Maverick Scholarship from Minnesota State University, Mankato, for the 2008-2009 academic school year.

Chelmo is the daughter of Johnny and Cheryl Chelmo of Frederic. – submitted

BURNETT COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS Burnett Community Library Award: Burnett Community Library has been awarded We the People Bookshelf Collection from National Endowment for the Humanities. Webster is one of 3,000 libraries across the country selected by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association to receive free hardcover editions of 17 classic books from the We the People Bookshelf.

The theme of this year’s bookshelf is Created Equal.

The award is part of the NEH’s We the People initiative, which supports projects that strengthen the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture. Plans are in the making to include the community in putting on at least one skit relating to the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial. Any teachers, civic groups or historical society members may reach Maxine Peterson at 715-866-7697 to discuss possible programming. This is to be considered a community effort to bring about awareness through skits or plays, young readers book clubs for ages ranging from K-3 to grade 12, broken up this way: K-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12.

Volunteers will be needed to help with the reading groups. The different programs need to take place between May of 2008 and April of 2009. State and local

representatives should be invited to the programs.

Check it out: Two books that are not new, but a wonderful read that will pull at one’s heartstrings, are written by Kim Meeder, and the subjects within each book are: 1. Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch 2. Problem youth, services for Oregon 3. Horses – therapeutic use 4. Animal rescue, Oregon Books on order: “Brisingr” (sound recording book CD) by Christopher Paolini and also the book in print of the same title. Watch for this book on CD, as it won’t be out until September.

“The Forbidden” by Beverly Lewis “The Front” by Patricia Cornwell “Glimpses of Heaven” by Trudy Harris, RN “Sundays at Tiffany’s” by James Patterson “The Hollow” by Nora Roberts “Odd Hours” by Dean Koontz “Phantom Prey” by John Sandford “Winter Study” by Nevada Barr

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER 866-4334 Mert Kisselburg, Theresa Gloege, Jane Wardean, Margel Ruck, Mary Klar and Gladys Beers enjoyed eating dinner on Monday evening at the Loose Change Café to celebrate Gladys’ belated April birthday. Our “golden girls” use any excuse we can get to go out and eat, even if it’s belated, we’ll get it in! Joan Velander was also enjoying her dinner there after returning home from wintering in New Mexico. Happy Birthday Joanie!

Fourteen ladies from the Runaway Rubies Red Hat Society met for lunch on Tuesday at White Tails and had a great time. Their next luncheon will be on Tuesday, June 3, at the Yellow River Saloon and Eatery, north of Webster.

I was among those that took the opportunity to have my feet taken care of at the Feet First foot clinic at the center on Tuesday. My feet felt so good, it was worth every penny of the $20 fee. The next foot clinic date is Tuesday, June 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. and the signup sheet is on the center’s bulletin board.

A number of people took advantage of the free hearing testing at Burnett Community Library on Wednesday morning. In the afternoon, 15 ladies played dime bingo at the center and enjoyed the refreshments furnished by Donna Lehman and Edna Schroeder.

The 2008 Burnett County Aging Programs Volunteer Recognition dinner was combined with the monthly Dining at Five evening meal on Thursday evening at our

Webster Senior Center center with 36 people enjoying the delicious meal prepared by our site manager/cook Deb Korhonen. Lily Gleason was presented with a gift and certificate from Aging Director Lois Taylor in recognition of her 780 volunteer hours for the nutrition program in 2007. Others receiving awards for volunteer hours were Gladys Beers 54, Bruce Behren 44, Judy Behren 33-3/4, Eldora Brown 11, Eugene Johnson 34, Myrtle Kisselburg 52-1/2, Mary Klar 20, Thelma Klugow 21-1/4, Theresa Gloege 32-1/4, Gladys Packer 127-1/2, Harold Peterson 52-1/2, Margel Ruck 41-1/2, Joyce Smith 11-1/4, Mercelia Studeman 85-3/4, Dave Wardean 16-1/4, Jane Wardean 15-1/2 and eight others 221/2. The total for all four sites of Webster, Siren, Grantsburg and A&H were 2,386.5 hours with 19,738 total meals served. In the Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Medical Assistance Transportation program, Gene Johnson won top award with 9,661 miles driven for a total of 445 volunteer hours; Greg and Linda Peterson combined 7,952 miles with 245 hours, and Barbara Geske 5,878 miles and 248 hours.

The grand totals were 235,507 miles driven and 8,668 volunteer hours. Burnett County Aging Unit Benefit Specialist Connie Crosby assisted Lois in presenting the awards. Gladys Beers was recognized as “Angel of the Year” for all her volunteer work that goes “above and beyond.” Door prize winners of flowering plant baskets were Theresa Gloege, Gary Peterson, De-

Cloverton-Markville On a happy note in the little townships of Arna and New Dosey, over 80 people attended the 85th birthday party for Maynard Monson May 4, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Markville. The celebration was hosted by all of his children. Cake, ice cream and lots of hors d’oeuvres made up the refreshments for all who came to visit with each other and honor our good friend.

Happy birthday to this quiet, gentle and interesting man.

On a sad note, longtime Cloverton resident Monte Ferguson passed away on May 7, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Sauk Rapids. Monte’s cancer had returned and he had requested all life support be removed. He died peacefully in his sleep. Monte will be remembered as a brusque, yet friendly, generous man. He and his wife, Fran, who passed away in November, had lived here for 37 years.

We will miss him.

A reminder here of four community events that are coming up: Markville Cemetery cleanup is May 17; Volunteer Fire Department annual breakfast at Duxbury Town Hall on May 25 beginning at 7 a.m.. and over at 1 p.m.; Kingsdale Reunion at the cabin of John and Barb Nelson on June 1 and lastly, Cloverton Reunion on June 14. The two reunions will each begin at noon and are potluck affairs. Çlara Lilly had her 6-month checkup following cataract surgery in Forest Lake, Minn., last week. Pam Ellwein drove her down there.

Beverly and Ed Carlin enjoyed a weekend visit from sons Bob and Jim, and his wife, Bonnie, awhile back.

The Carlins attended the Family Pathways Volunteer Dinner in Isanti. In fact, Bev won one of the bouquet of flowers door prizes.

Marlene Mishler and Fran Levings attended the monthly meeting of the Seven County Senior Federation on May 8. After the meeting, they shopped at the One More Time Thrift Store, then had lunch at the Subway in Hinckley.

Dons’s son, Brian, and his wife, Robin, along with son Tom, went all the way up to Marquette, Mich., for the nursing pin ceremony for their daughter Samantha. On the way home, they stopped for a nice visit with Don and Marlene.

On Friday, May 9, a birthday party for great-granddaughter, Brooke, was held at Emma Fornego’s home. Everyone came with gifts and food for the sixth birthday

party.

There have been a ton of activites keeping Jan Streiff busy lately. She took her friend Di Long to the airport so she could fly home to Alaska. Her longtime friend, Nancy Bateman, and her husband, Dave Gray, came up from Dallas to present the annual Bateman scholarship at the U of M, then they drove up to the Banning Café to meet Jan for lunch.

Lastly, Jan spent a couple of days in Brainerd visiting her 90-year-old friend Jeannette Hohman. While there, Jan did a lot of electronic repair work for her. They had lunch one day at a Famous Dave’s restaurant.

Darlene Merimonte has moved back to Markville. She moved to Pine City to be closer to her children after Pete died last summer, but is now back with us.

Former Cloverton resident Helen Feldt was hospitalized briefly recently with a bout of dehydration. She is back at her care center in Sandstone now.

Mary and Frank Schaaf attended the funeral for his great-grandniece, Leah Schaaf, who died in a tragic accident in Webster at the age of two. Before the funeral, they visited with Frank’s sister, Louise Torrez.

Mary had a doctor’s appointment in Duluth on Thursday, and the next day they were shopping Sandstone and stopped at the nursing home to visit with Mabel Burson. It happened that Mabel was involved in lunch, so Schaafs didn’t stay, but plan to get in to see her again.

My husband Dave Baker and I joined Patty Koehler and Bob Brewster for a trip to the Tweed Museum in Duluth to see an art show by Dave Lynas on Friday. Dave Lynas was the New Dosey town clerk back in the 1980s. His show was excellent. We stopped for dinner at the Pickwick on the way home.

Dave has wrapped up a successful maple syrup season with 6-1/2 gallons for his effort this year.

Finally, on a return trip from Askov one day, we saw an American Bittern, one of those shoreland birds, walking across Rutabage Road to a wetland on the other side. It was fascinating and beautiful. I had never heard of that bird, let alone seen one. Bob Brewster says he has them on his little wetland.

Appreciate the wildlife, wherever you are.

lores Farr, Gene Johnson, JoAnn Rachner, Linda Peterson, Harold Larson and Judy Behrens. Our thanks go to Lois, Connie and Debbie for a great party. A big thankyou to all the volunteers who help make the nutrition and transportation programs such a success!

After clean up, Mert, Gladys, Theresa, Jane Wardean, Mary and Carol Berglind played cards and Harold, Dave, Gene and Ken Hayes played pool. Of course, after eating such a sumptuous meal, there was no need for of the usual Thursday night snacking.

On Friday, I drove Margel Ruck to the Amery Medical Center where she received medical treatment, and then in the afternoon I drove to BMC Continuing Care where I made arrangements for my brother, Stanley Smith, to be admitted. On Saturday, I picked him up at Willow Ridge Care Facility and moved him to the Grantsburg facility where he will be closer to family and friends. On Saturday evening, the children of my late husband Elden, Debra Poenix of Deer River, Minn., Tony Klar and son Joseph of Moose Lake, Minn., Joyce Klar and son Cory Hamer of Shell Lake, and Heather Stahl and children Ricky and Gaby of Webster treated me to dinner at the Pour House, Siren.

Harold and Maxine Peterson enjoyed dinner at the Loose Change Café, Danbury, to celebrate Mother’s Day with Maxine’s mother, Dorothy Jones of St. Paul.

Judy Baker spent several days in Grantsburg this week with son Jeremy Gronski and family after Jeremy underwent tests in the St. Croix Hospital, and who will soon be a patient at Mayo Clinic for a bone marrow transplant.

We are sorry to hear that Wayne and Peggy Thompson have sold their home in the village on the corner of Perch and East Main Street, but we also welcome Ann Agerbeck to the village as she has purchased Thompson’s home and will be moving in the near future.

Dudley Dingman took a few days off from dining at the center to do some fishing with his brother. We hope you caught some big ones!

American Legion Auxiliary President June Larson has announced that the American Legion Otis Taylor Post 96 – Webster, will have their Memorial Day ceremony at the Oak Grove Cemetery north of Webster on Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m. with the auxiliary serving their annual roast beef dinner with all the trimmings at 11:30 a.m. at the Webster Community Center.

The price is $6 for adults, $3 children age 6-12, and age 5 and under are free. They hope to have great weather, and a good

Mary Klar crowd at both the cemetery and the dinner.

I received a phone call from Kay (Campbell) Glenn of Arlington, Texas, (class of 1958) this week and had a nice chat with her. She told me that the Webster “All School Reunion” will be held on Thursday, July 17, at Ike Walton Lodge on Big Yellow Lake. The social hour is from 11 a.m. to noon with dinner following promptly at noon. Make your dinner reservations by July 16, by calling the lodge at 866-7101.

For further information you may call June Larson at 866-4678.

Special thanks to Dave Wardean for loaning the center a beautiful Canada goose mural that was painted and framed by his son, Mark of Frederic, with thanks to the Webster High School art class for painting in the background sky and clouds.

Our get-well wishes and prayers go to Sam Williamson, Candice Hansen, Adelaide Johnson recovering from a broken hip, Jan Cutler, Sue Becker, Barb Lemire, Antone and Jeremy Gronski, and Don Carlson who is now a resident at the Spooner Nursing Home. Our sympathy and prayers also go out to the families of Albert Doriott, Hazel Chelmo and Loren Babcock in their recent passing. And also to Jill Hanson and her family in the recent loss of Jill’s mother.

Charles Dickens once said that “The virtues of mothers are visited on their children.” Many people have been richly blessed by what they learned at their mother’s knee. Susannah Wesley, mother of Charles and John Wesley, spent one hour of each day praying for her 17 children. She also took each child aside for a full hour every week to discuss spiritual matters with him or her. Here are a few rules she followed in training her children: “Subdue self-will in a child and work together with God. Teach him to pray as soon as he can speak. Give him nothing he cries for and only what is good for him if he asks for it politely. To prevent lying, punish no fault that is freely confessed, but never allow a rebellious, sinful act to go unchecked. Commend and reward good behavior. Strictly observe all promises you have made to your child.” Let us honor our godly mothers today, not only with words of praise for them but with lives that reflect the impact of their holy influence. “Of all the earthly things God gives, there’s one above all others: It is the precious, priceless gift, of loving Christian mothers.” – Anon. “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” Proverbs 31:28. See you at the center!

St. Croix Valley Senior Center The Tuesday afternoon domino winners were Ione Meixner in first place, Martha Lundstrom in second place and Donna Schlosser in third place. 500 card winners were: Pete Schlosser in first place, Muriel Randelin in second place, Artis Brown in third place, Genie Olson in fourth place and Irene Campbell in fifth place.

I’m hoping all you mother’s had a wonderful day!

Compassion We all have bad days. Everything goes wrong. We snap at the people we love. We often wish someone would see what we are going through and lend a hand. That is what compassioin is all about. Compassion helps us recognize suffering and then urges us to do something about it. Live by the Golden Rule. Offer to help someone with an unpleasant task. Donate clothes you and your children no longer wear to a local shelter. Volunteer at a food pantry or homeless shelter. Talk to your children

about the suffering in the world and what can be done to help. Ask people how they are doing and really listen to the answer.

How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.

Our garage sale is June 27 and 28. We are accepting items. So if you have items you no longer use or want, would be happy to get them. Just give Joyce a call at 4833466.

Thursday evening 500 card winners were: JoAnn Gehrman in first place, Lloyd Knutson in second place and Cliff Qualle in third place.

On Saturday afternoon, there was a birthday party for Harriet Peterson who celebrated her 90th birthday at the senior center. Happy birthday, Harriet.

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WWII veterans trip to Washington, D.C. set BALSAM LAKE – On Saturday, May 10, Unity High School staff, coordinated

by Sue Duerkop, (also known as Volunteer Garage Sale Experts, Inc.) held a garage sale at United VFW 6856. The garage sale was a fundraiser for the World War II Veterans to Washington D.C. trip on Nov. 9. Donations were collected the week prior and the Unity staff sorted, arranged, and sold just about everything there was, raising $1,295!

While the garage sale got into full swing, the ladies auxiliary held a 500 Card Party upstairs. Thirty-six players filled nine tables and when all was said and done, the card party-goers, through admission fee of $5 and other donations from the day, raised an additional $300 for the WWII trip. It was a very successful day.

Other events on the docket for raising money for this trip include the following: July 6 – Balsam Lake Freedom Festival 5K Run/Walk; July 12 – Lions Club Horse Apple Toss at Centuria Memory Days; July 19 – Pig roast at the VFW;

Aug. 31 – Spaghetti dinner and raffle at the VFW; quilt raffle coming soon; and Sept. 13 – a World War II Veterans Dance at the Milltown Community Center with door prizes and silent auction, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.

The spaghetti dinner will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. with the raffle drawing following at 8 p.m. The grand prize is a new 2006 Yamaha Blaster ATV with twoplace trailer; other prizes include a Flexsteel recliner chair, Weber gas grill, Savage 270 rifle with scope, Remington 870 12-gauge pump shotgun; Savage 64 22 rifle with scope and a 6-piece patio set. Tickets are available at the VFW and at other area establishments.

The World War II veterans and their spouses/partners will be departing from the VFW on Nov. 9 by coach bus to Washington D.C. to see the World War II Memorial. This project was founded by Gina Sarow in memory of her father, also a World War II veteran, and sponsored by the VFW United Post 6856, Milltown.

Unity High School teachers Mike Morris and Sue Duerkop present a check to VFW Auxiliary President Pat Kastens and incoming Commander Carl Holmgren, for $1,295, proceeds from the May 10 garage sale. Next to Commander Holmgren is Marlene Nielsen and Lauryl Flatten who participated in the 500 Card Party the same day, raising an additional $300 for the World War II Veterans to Washington D. C. trip. – Photo submitted Local American Legions (Centuria, Milltown, Balsam Lake and St. Croix Falls) are also pitching in with fundraising

events toward this project, as well as members of the Polk County Tavern League. - submitted

Did you know?

1. More than 4.5 million patients need blood transfusions each year in the U.S. and Canada. This could be you, or someone you love!

2. 43,000 pints: amount of donated blood used each day in the U.S. and Canada.

3. Someone needs blood every two seconds.

4. Only 37 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood – less than 10 percent do annually. Please help us change this equation.

5. About one in seven people entering a hospital need blood.

6. One pint of blood can save up to three lives.

7. Healthy adults who are at least 17 years old, and at least 110 pounds may donate about a pint of blood—the most common form of donation—every 56 days, or every two months. Females receive 53 percent of blood transfusions; males receive 47 percent.

8. 94 percent of blood donors are registered voters.

9. Four main red blood cell types: A, B,

AB and O. Each can be positive or negative for the RH factor. AB is the universal recipient; O negative is the universal donor of red blood cells.

10. Dr. Karl Landsteiner first identified the major human blood groups – A, B, AB and O – in 1901.

11. One unit of blood can be separated into several components: red blood cells, plasma, platelets and cryoprecipitate.

12. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s organs and tissues.

13. Red blood cells live about 120 days in the circulatory system.

All blood types are needed for a stable blood supply, but we put a call out especially to Type O donors. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Donors must be at least 17 years old, 16 in Wisconsin with a signed consent from and must weigh at least 110 pounds.

The Red Cross will be at the Siren Covenant Church Tuesday, May 20, from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Please come and give the gift of life. - submitted

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS Milltown Public Library Summer Reading Program Catch the reading buzz at the Milltown Public Library this summer, starting May 30. Kids 18 and under can win awesome prizes by registering for the summer reading program. The more you read, the more you can win. Every Friday we’ll give away valuable gift certificates to local businesses, and at the end of the summer we’ll hold a grandprize drawing for an iPod and other exciting prizes to be announced later. Also, every participant who turns in 10 reading record sheets will get a cool T-shirt.

That’s not all! We also have a terrific lineup of events at the library this summer. The fun kicks off May 30, starting at 4 p.m. Beekeeper Paul Ekblad will talk about his favorite insects (and provide some tasty treats) at 4:30 p.m. Fantastic face painter Dottie Zens will decorate Summer Reading program participants also. May 30 is the first day to sign up for the program; signup sheets will be available all summer long as well.

Throughout the summer we’ll have bug experts, magicians, storytellers, and the funniest puppet show you’ve ever seen. Stop by for a schedule of events!

Gamers Club The new Gamers Club at the Milltown Public Library is the coolest way to spend Thursdays after school. Take the bus to the library, or get a ride from your parents, and play with the new Wii until 7 p.m. This is only open to high school and middle school teenagers who have a library card with under $10 in fines.

Find out how you can get community

service credit for playing video games!

Find out how reading and writing can get you more access to the Wii! For more information, call Matt at 715825-2313 or e-mail milltownpl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Book club Calling all bibliophiles, rabid readers, and literary looky-loos! No book assignments and no boring discussions! The next gathering of the Milltown Book Club will be Monday, July 7, at 7 p.m.

The Milltown Book Club is a forum for everyone to talk about the books they love and hate, recommend books, and share their passion for reading. At our July meeting, we’ll spend some time talking about books that involve water.

Refreshments will be provided.

Story hour Milltown Public Library offers story time every Tuesday at 10 a.m. yearround. Story times are free and are designed for children under 6 and their caregivers. Each story time lasts 30 to 45 minutes and includes time to browse and check out books.

Hours Library hours are Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed The library will be closed Monday, May 26, in honor of Memorial Day.

St. Croix Falls Public Library Calling all Vegetable Gardeners Share the Bounty: a hunger prevention project Share the Bounty is a way for gardeners to share their extra produce with families in need. Seeds are available at the library.

Plan now for summer reading events! Catch the Reading Bug! Our Adult Summer Reading Club will kick off soon! Pollinate your mind Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check out all the new material in the MORE system and grow with some fun summer reads!

Catch the Reading Bug – summer reading programming begins Tuesday, July 1, 3 p.m. – next one on Thursday, July 10, 6 p.m. – after that, every Wednesday evening, 6 p.m. through Aug. 13.

The Friends of the Library will also be holding book sales this summer – Saturday, June 14 and Wannigan Days, July 18 and 19. We are accepting donations of gently used newer titles for these sales.

Saturday Talk About the Book Club The book club will meet on Saturday, May 17, at 9:30 a.m., at the Buzz. The current selection is “The World Without Us,” by Alan Weisman. A study of what would happen to Earth if the human presence was removed examines our legacy for the planet, from the objects that would vanish without human intervention to those that would become long-lasting remnants of humankind.

Friends of the Library Wednesday, May 28, noon meeting in the library. Check out the library Web site and explore the links – Go to www.stcroixfallslibrary.org Story hour Listen to stories, create great art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Hours, contact The library is open from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. every day except Saturday, 10 a.m.

– 1 p.m. Closed on Sundays. 715-4831777.

Centuria Public Library Regular library hours 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.

Osceola Public Library

Frederic Public Library Catch the Reading Bug We’re excited about the summer reading theme, and the children’s room has been transformed into a lush backyard with overgrown grass, a lawnmower, a spider web, flowers and lots of bugs!

Mark your calendars for these special free Saturday events for the whole family: June 7, at 1 p.m., The Bug Show, a hands-on program that includes live cockroaches, millipedes, tarantulas and scorpions, brought to you by Bruce the Bug Guy; July 26, at 1 p.m., the Bassmeister will entertain us with Fishing for Laughs, a program that includes ventriloquism, puppets, balloon animals and fishing techniques; and August 23, at 1 p.m., nationally known juggler Jason Huneke will delight us with his comedy and manipulation routines. Registration for summer reading begins June 2 and the program continues throughout the summer.

Community stitchers give to charity The Knitters Give Big project which debuted in April is continuing its efforts throughout the summer as part of the Warm Up America project, and people are invited to come in to knit and crochet anytime the library is open. The library continues to accept handmade caps, mittens, scarves, sweaters or slippers for distribution to charity. For more information, pick up a brochure at the library or contact Frederic Community Education at 327-4868.

apart by scandal. The evening book group also meets May 15, at 7 p.m. to talk about “Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression,” by Mildred Armstrong Kalish, a memoir listed as one of the 10 Best Books of 2007 by the New York Times Book Review. The book groups meet all summer, so why not join us for some cool refreshments and stimulating conversation? You can join the groups any time.

We are accepting book sale items If you’re cleaning shelves and closets, please consider donating your gently used books, music and movies to the library’s annual Family Days bake/book sale which will be held this year June 20 - 21. Profits go to special library projects, and we welcome your donations any time up to the day of the sale.

Hours and information Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak Street West.

715-327-4979, email fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Regular open hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

What lives in the desert?

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to story time Wednesday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m., when we will share stories and activities all about the desert.

The book groups meet all summer The Thursday morning reading group meets May 15, at 10 a.m. to discuss “Montana 1948,” by Larry Watson, a novel about a middle-class family torn

Tylyn O’Brien begins to paint a grass border around the edges of the children’s room as decoration for the summer reading program, Catch the Reading Bug. – Photo submitted

Balsam Lake Public Library Did you know the total economic contribution of Wisconsin public libraries to the Wisconsin economy is $753,699,545.

The return on investment in library services is $4.06 for each dollar of taxpayer investment.

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.

Book club Meets Wednesday, May 21, at 3 p.m.

“Waiting for White Horses” by Nathan Jorgenson is our selection. “Waiting for White Horses,” set in the tall pines of northern Minnesota’s spectacular lake country, is a story of trusted friendship, loss, and redemption, love and rediscovery.

New books “Phantom Prey” by John Sandford, “Comfort Food” by Kate Jacobs, who also wrote “Friday Night Knitting Club.” ”Plague of Doves” by Louise Erdich, “Hollywood Crows” by Joseph Wambaugh, “Secrets” by Jude Deveraux, “Skeletons at the Feast” by Christopher Bohjalian, “Front” by Patricia Cornwell, “Twenty Wishes” by Debbie

Frederic Public Library

Macomber. “Odd Hours” by Dean Koontz. Nonfiction “Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Meth Addiction” by David Sheff, “Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch and “Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life” by Sophie Uliano.

Love to read Are you looking for other people who share the same obsession? Join a teen book club for sixth grade and up. So far the club has read “Book of a Thousand Days,” “Animal Farm” and the Maximum Ride series. Meet at the Balsam Lake Library (under the water tower).

Ride the activity bus right to our door.

Book sale Balsam Lake Library annual book sale will be Saturday, July 5, during Freedom Fest Days. The library will gratefully take donations of books, videos and DVDs until July 3.

Balsam Lake Public Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake. Hours are Monday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us Web site www.balsamlakepubliclibrary.org.

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS Amery Public Library “The Dark Tide,” by Andrew Gross After the Twin Towers fell in New York City, big explosions terrify the inhabitants of large cities. When an explosion rips through Grand Central Station in New York City, Karen Friedman’s husband, Charles, a successful financial manager disappears along with many others. Months later Karen receives cryptic messages alluding to the fact that her husband had stolen money that needed to be returned. Andrew Gross has written a thriller that takes off like a sprinter and never stops to take a breath.

Veteran thriller readers will figure out where this one is heading, but it is a heck of a ride.

Library Notes: Story time will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. Everyone is welcome for songs and stories.

Remember to mark your calendars for June 9, which is the beginning of Summer Reading at the Amery Public Library. This year’s theme is Catch the Reading Bug. Stop in on that day or any other throughout the summer to sign up. Brochures will be available soon.

Friends of the Library book group meets on Monday, May 19, to discuss “The Land Remembers,” by Ben Logan.

They meet at 7 p.m. for book talk. Pick up a book at the circulation desk if you want to join us.

Otaku Club meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m. for teens and older who love manga and anime. Stop in and check out the selection of manga and other graphic novels.

Teens Read Book Group meets on Monday, May 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to discuss “The Book Thief,” by Marcus Zusak. This powerful Holocaust novel will be one you can’t forget. Note we are meeting a week early because of Memorial Day, so get reading.

Next week we will be having a book signing by local Amery High School graduate Loretta Nacey. Now Laurie Otis, her book “The Amarantha Stories” has recently been published. Stop in to hear Otis speak about her book and writing and pick a copy to be autographed. The event will be Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. Refreshments will be served.

Hours: Monday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 .m. 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Clear Lake Public Library Wednesdays, May 14 and 28: Knitting and crocheting class beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the library meeting room.

Thursday, May 15: Discussion of the book “The Devil’s Highway.” The discussion will be led by Professor Renee Gralewicz in the the Clear Lake Area Commnunity Center Dining Room beginning at 7 p.m.

Monday, May 19: Showing of the movie “I am Legend” (Rated PG-13).

Under 13 are welcome if we have parental permission.

Saturday, May 24: Planting of the Clear Lake Area Community Garden; “Between Fences” closes.

June 27: Annual Friends of the Library Book and Plant Sale.

Thursday, June 12, 10 a.m. - Discover the Senses.

Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, June 19, 10 a.m. - Explore the Universe.

Wednesday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. - Underwater Adventure.

Thursday, June 26, 11 a.m. at the Clear Lake Elementary School - In Capable Hands Juggling Duo. Regular library hours Monday: Noon - 7 p.m.; Tuesday noon - 6 p.m.; Wednesday 3 - 9 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Friday: noon - 5 p.m.; and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

We can be reached by phone at 715-2632802 or by e-mail at clearlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Luck Public Library Preschool story hour is coming to a close. Wednesday, May 28, will be our last program for the summer. We will resume the program again in the fall.

Beginning in June, the library will begin the Summer Reading Program. The theme this year will be Catch The Reading Bug. Hope to see you there.

Knitting circle at the Luck Library is held every Wednesday at 4 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. Come join in - sit, knit and relax.

Computers For Seniors is held every Tuesday from 11 a.m. – noon. This is a

no-stress opportunity to private time with a computer, a bunch of other seniors and an instructor. Stop by. You may just get hooked.

Luck Book Club meets Monday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Luck School. Go in the north doors. We will be discussing “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte.

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. to noon.

Dresser Public Library Dresser Public Library is located at 117 S. Central Ave., Dresser, WI 54009.

The Dresser Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting Jan. 28, at 6 p.m., at the library.

grams and more. All 11 libraries are here to help families stretch their income and at the same time provide educational, recreational and cultural materials for you. Come on in and check us out.

Library hours Monday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday noon5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–noon and 1–7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

New books New books are arriving weekly for all ages. Stop in and spend some time browsing for these new books as well as old favorites.

Coming up Lapsitter and preschool story times meet each Thursday from 11:30 – 11:30 a.m. Join us May 15 for spring stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts and more. This will be our last story time until summer reading begins on June 10. Sign-up sheets are available at the library to register your child for this “buggy” series of programs!

Free: This wonderful word describes, with few exceptions, the services provided by the 11 libraries in Polk County.

Free library cards, free reference materials, free books and magazines, free audioboks, free DVDs and videos, free Internet service, free story times, adult programming, summer reading pro-

Contact the library at 715-755-2944 which is our telephone and fax number or e-mail us at www.dresserpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Our Web site, www.dresserpubliclibrary.org has information about story times, days closed, reference links, library policy and community information.

Polk County Library Federation Brown bag library lectures at the Polk County Library Federation Please call to reserve your space for either of these lectures. There will be a $5 charge for each gardening program.

May 28, noon – 2 p.m., Ultimate Culinary Herbs. Ultimate Gardens, Valrea Loresch will present this informational lecture on herbs. Did you know that herbs can be sorted into four classifications? Learn what the basic uses of

herbs are as we join Loresch in a light lunch made special for the occasion.

For further information, contact the library at 715-485-8680. The director is Colleen Gifford, assistant director/youth services is Molly Kessler, and the library clerk is Stephanie Fansler.

The Polk County Library Federation is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

June Summer Reading Schedule Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. and

Osceola Public Library American Girl tea party!

The Osceola Public Library is having another tea party on Saturday, May 17, 1 p.m. Tea, finger sandwiches, crafts and fun will be served up to the first 15 young ladies (5 years and up) to register for this event. There is a small fee of $2.50 due at time of registry. Participants are encouraged to dress for tea and to bring along their favorite American Girl or other doll. Hope to see you there!

C’mon, be a pal. Friends meeting Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 21, 5 p.m. The Friends of the Osceola Public Library will be having one of four yearly meetings in May. Pop in and see what you can do to contribute to this service-based group. The Friends support the library by contributing funds and manpower to collections and programming that the library otherwise would not be able to afford.

Book Discussion “White Noise,” by Don DeLillo will be the book discussed on Tuesday, May 27, 6 p.m. Chairman of the department of Hitler studies at a Midwestern college, Jack Gladney is accidentally exposed to a cloud of noxious chemicals, part of a world of the future that is doomed because of misused technology, artificial products and foods and overpopulation. Pick up a copy of the novel at the circulation desk. New participants always welcomed!

Hours, contact Our hours are Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our phone number is 715-294-2310, and our Web address is www.osceolapubliclibrary.org.

Pat Schmidt, county board supervisor representing District 4 stands next to the newly organized resource library. This library is housed on the second floor of the government center. It will provide reference materials for supervisors, press and the public, and provide a quiet place to read and conduct research. Schmidt is working together with department heads, and the Polk County Library Federation in compiling documents that will help citizens know their way around the county. – Photo submitted

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Relay For Life - Where the money goes, programs and service BURNETT COUNTY – You hear the doctor say, “You have cancer.” Those three words are always meant for someone else, certainly not you! You are stunned asking yourself, “What do I do now?”

No one has to face cancer alone, because the American Cancer Society will be there every step of the way. Times like this can be eased by calling on Burnett County’s cancer patient navigator, Peg Banks. Patient navigators are professional staff who provide free, confidential information, resources and support to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. They offer a link to programs and services that reduce barriers to treatment and improve the quality of life for cancer patients.

Banks is a warm, caring person who will listen and is sensitive to the issues people may be facing at this difficult time and will connect them to programs and services provided by the American Cancer Society. “There are so many wonderful people that I’ve worked with through the years that are all unique in their own way. Their laughs and smiles, tears and fears, thank yous and hugs are all special to me,” says Banks.

Relay for Life of Burnett County con-

tributes funds to keep this valuable and important program available to people who are facing cancer. People wonder what Relay gives back to them and Peg goes on to explain, “I love this question!!

I remind people that a program does not have to be physically located in your county to be something you have access to or to be something that directly impacts patients and their families.

“There are ACS patient services such as Hope Lodge for those traveling great distances for their treatment. Patient navigators help to identify transportation options. There are wigs and head coverings. Also available are breast prostheses and bras available to cancer patients who are experiencing financial hardship. The At Home program assists with basic durable medical equipment for uninsured or underinsured patients.

Children with cancer can go with their families to Hozohni Weekend where families have the opportunity to support each other. There are also ACS youth scholarships available for cancer survivors getting ready to attend college or technical school.”

There are many other programs that are made available to everyone that are provided by the American Cancer Soci-

ety, a few are: 1. Cancer Survivors Network which was created by and for cancer survivors and their families for the purpose of sharing their cancer-related experiences and supporting each other. This program is easily accessed by contacting www.cancer.org or www.acscsn.org.

2. Look Good….Feel Better is a free service that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to boost selfimage during chemo and radiation treatments. Many cancer centers offer this program or one can obtain free selfhelp material from Banks or by calling 800-ACS-2345.

3. Reach to Recovery, breast cancer survivors provide one-on-one support and information to help individuals cope with cancer. This successful program has been operating for over 30 years.

4. TLC is a magazine and catalog that combines helpful articles and products for women dealing with effects of cancer.

To request a copy of TLC call 800-8504445 or www.tlccatalog.org.

Please feel free to contact Banks for more information about these and other programs that are available. Because of HIPAA regulations, the navigator can not call patients, so please remember

that Banks is always happy to assist in any way possible. Call 800-ACS-2345 and ask to speak with the Burnett County Navigator. Visit www.cancer.org or call the local ACS office at 877-4239122.

Banks recognizes the importance of Relay in making these programs possible. “Relay for Life has been a wonderfully powerful tool to create awareness in communities. The money raised allows us to keep making a difference whether it is through patient services or the research, education and advocacy that your American Cancer Society supports.

“We appreciate the Relay teams but also the local businesses that have helped make the 2008 Burnett County Relay possible: Webster H.S. Business Club, Bremer Bank, Burnett Dairy CoOp, Clam River Whitetails, Burnett County Sentinel, Burnett Medical Center, DR Tech, Inc., Red Rock Radio, Nexen Group, Inc., Northwestern Wisconsin Electric, Sam’s Motor Express, Siren Camper Sales and Siren Lions Club.

For more information please contact Schary Shouse at schary.shouse@cancer.org or 715-259-4242. – submitted

Nexen donates to hospice WEBSTER - Employees of Nexen Group, Inc., of Webster donated to Regional Hospice through their Employee United Way Campaign.

Nexen Group, which manufactures industrial brakes and clutches, has about 100 employees in Webster. For over 10

years, the Nexen employees have successfully raised money for local charities through United Way St. Croix. Each year the employees vote on which local charities to support. This year Regional Hospice of Spooner/Grantsburg was the lucky recipient.

Luck Area Historical Society to meet LUCK - At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, the Luck Area Historical Society will meet in the rear conference room at the Danish Brotherhood Hall.

The society will continue planning for the first historical exhibits to be on display when the museum opens this July.

It is still searching for pictures and artifacts relating to our area’s past. Of special interest are old pictures of east and west Luck. There seem to be few pictures available of that time when Luck

moved from the Butternut Lake site to its present location.

If readers have any old photos, post cards, etc. you would care to share, they would be most appreciated. These can be scanned so original can be retained.

Luck scenes from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s are welcome, too.

Come and help plan for the opening of the new museum. Everyone is always welcome. – from the Luck Area Historical Society

“Regional Hospice relies on donations for about 20 percent of our income,” says Karen Kaufman, Regional Hospice Community Outreach Coordinator. “We are very grateful to Nexen employees and owner Hutch Schilling for their generous support.” Regional Hospice serves the

needs of terminally ill patients and their families in Washburn, Burnett, and parts of Polk counties. – with submitted information

ArtBarn seeks art faiir exhibitors OSCOLEA – St. Croix ArtBarn, Osceola, is seeking exhibitors for the third-annual ArtBarn Fine ArtFair and Savor the Valley, Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. To enter the juried event, interested artists are asked to complete the registration form found on ArtBarn’s Web site, www.stcroixartbarn.com and send it to St. Croix ArtBarn Fine ArtFair, c/o Peg Medcraft, PO Box 37, Osceola, WI 54020.

Artists are required to submit four jpegs of artwork via e-mail or a Web site where

representative work can be viewed.

Deadline is June 1. Only the original artwork of individual artists is acceptable.

Proceeds from ArtFair support ArtBarn, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, and its programming. For more information, call 715294-2787.

ArtBarn is located at 1040 Oak Ridge Drive, one block east of the Hwy. 35 next to the Osceola middle and high schools.

- submitted

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Frederic 1918 War demands – Saving of sugar, saving of fuel, use of other grains with wheat, no waste. Grape Nuts answers every demand. It’s an economical, nourishing and delicious food, a builder and maintainer of vigor and health. Try it.

There’s a reason. (This is an advertisement for Grape Nuts.)

The Frederic High School graduates in 1918 were as follows: Margaret Lind, Emaly Nelson, Olga Hansen, Ruth John-

John Fenton, left at Camp Grant, Illinois. 1918. – Photo submitted

son, Annette Gillespie, Ester Clipp, Mary Soderberg, Gene Carney, Neily Sund, Ethel Carlson, Carl Clipp and Grace Hildreth.

All babies under 6 years to be measured and weighted, Baby Betty Welfare in FredFenton eric andWeek surrounding The Council of HISTORICAL country.

Defense is asking, VIGNETTES through its child welfare department, that all children under 6 should be weighed and measured and any child found to be delicate will be supplied with a record which will guide the parents in care of nourishment, and if necessary, that a doctor should be consulted, that its life can be saved. The records show that 45 children died unnecessarily in Polk County last year.

The Red Cross has arranged rooms at the high school, June 4 and 5. Save your little ones and help win the war. The Red Cross will serve a 10-cent lunch.

Rules were set during wartime for selling flour and sugar, eggs and wheat.

Cheese and butter factories had to obtain a certificate from State Food administrator for a license. Cutworms caused much damage in gardens and fields in unusual numbers all over Wisconsin.

Poison bran mash is the best treatment or white arsenic is the cheapest poison to add to the mash. Largest quota from county left last Tuesday morning, left for the various camps for training. The boys from this community were Edwin Lind, Willam Deaffler, Vivan Chell, Hugo

Soderberg, Eddie Erickson, Bert Olsen and Oscar Carlson of Frederic; Martin Hansen, John Schroeder, Warren Smith, Roy Risberg, William Rose, Chas. VanPelt of Clam Falls and Harry Lundmark of McKinley. Men to qualify for any of the men listed called to service must have at least a common school education. 1918 registratns may be voluntarily inducted. The calls afford excellent opportunities for boys who have some aptitude for mechanics and anyone wishing to enlist in any of them must report to the board at once. Drastic order cuts in sugar – retailers, bakers, canners, eating houses and candy makers affected. Stringent measures for sugar distribution were suggested by Hoover because of the serious decrease in the sugar supply. Fiber packages to save tin, fancy food products commonly put up in tins are packed in fiber containers.

Jams and syrups which do not ferment, milk, cottage and curd cheeses, crackers, etc. can be successfully sent in fiber containers made fireproof through chemical processes. This discovery will prove valuable as the scarcity of tin is troubling canners. Salvation Army money to be raised by ice-cream social at Clam Falls, at the Association Hall. Dr. Crawford of Frederic will give a short talk.

The community says “come to our little town for a good time.”

Old Tavern razed, built in 1740. Twice had George Washington as a guest. The tavern was located near the entrance to the barns of Boston elevated railway.

The place was known as the Dorothy Coolidge tavern. Mrs. Coolidge was noted for the excellence of her johnnycake, and it is recorded that Washington

partook of some and high praised the cake and its maker.

All men from 18 to 45 years of age must register. Those who cannot, may do so before by going to the town or village clerk of this precinct, but not after.

All men entering the corps will be considered in active service, such men will received the pay of private soldiers ($30 per month), and will be uniformed, armed, equipped, housed and fed at government expense. Letters from the soldiers: July 31, 1918, France: My dear mother, father and kids: I guess I shall write you a few lines to let you know I am still getting away with three big meals a day, so think I am alright. I ate 14 pieces of bread this morning. I sure am making up for lost time –and there sure was some lost. Instead of going 14 days on one piece of bread, it’s just the other way now. I am going to write all I can now as I have lots of time and my arm is coming along fine. They use a fellow darn rough here, but if they cause you to get hurt, they sure take good care of you. We sure gave them h___. The huns had their hands stuck up in the air so high that I guess it will take them two weeks to get them down. The town I’m in is called St. Nazaire. I can hear the old boat coming in now. But you can’t imagine how glad I’ll be when I can see the old Statue of Liberty, but it is impossible to think of that now. Well, folks, I must close now, wishing you the best of luck.

From your loving son, Jim. – from Betty Fenton, director of public relations, Frederic Area Historical Society

Register for Pioneer School TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – Children finishing kindergarten through eighthgrade are invited to be students in a oneroom school. The sessions are held in the 1852 Town House School located across the street from the Memorial Community Center in Taylors Falls.

It is Minnesota’s oldest existing public school building. Three three-day sessions are scheduled during June and July.

Session 1 is June 24, 25, 26; Session 2 is July 8, 9, 10; Session Three is July 15, 16, 17. Each session is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The school days begin promptly at 10 a.m. and finish at 2:30 p.m. Parents must provide transportation.

Children love this unique experience doing things the “old way” using the theme of Pioneer Life, like making butter with a churn and washing clothes

using a washboard. They’re encouraged to come dressed as pioneer children and bring their lunch in an old school bucket or sack. The small classes give the children lots of one-on-one time with other aged children and adults. Favorite activities include old-fashioned games and crafts. Children are asked to bring crayons, scissors and pencil. Parents are invited to assist one or more days of the session.

Each session is limited to 24 students.

Registration is taken on a first-come basis. The cost is $30 per child per session. For a registration form, call 715483-3012 with your name, mailing address and telephone number. The public is invited to observe the daily sessions. The Pioneer School is sponsored by the Taylors Falls Historical Society. submitted

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Plumb is not a fruit Wow! This is going to make someone mad.

I drove by the new walkway on the south end of Coon Lake the other day. I thought, am I lost; is this Crooked Lake? I had to stop halfway to adjust my glasses. I wasn’t sure whether it was the progressive lenses or a mirage off the water that made the steel posts skewed every which way.

I was going to walk on it but with my anxiety problem, I decided I could just wade from point A to B. Rather than straighten the posts, it would be cheaper to drape camouflage over the walkway so we can’t see it.

This new footbridge is going to screw up my fishing from shore. I wish they would have built it straight out into the lake and called it a dock.

Brooke Biedinger

IRREGULAR columnist

Public meeting to discuss Straight Lake master plan LUCK – The Department of Natural Resources will conduct an open house style meeting to discuss the next steps in the development of the master plan for Straight Lake.

The public information/listening session will be held Wednesday, June 11, from 6-8 p.m. at the DBS building in Luck.

Property manager, Paul Kooiker, said the primary objective of the meeting is to share with the public and receive comments on a draft vision statement, a set of draft property goals and a range of three possible management alternatives for the property. A draft project boundary for the property will also be presented for comment. These remarks will considered by DNR as the draft master plan is developed and presented for public review and comment later this year.

“There will be no formal presentation, instead participants may arrive anytime between 6-8 p.m. They will have the opportunity to personally discuss the elements of the Vision, Goals and management alternatives with DNR staff

at various stations in the meeting room,” Kooiker said. He added that an additional discussion station would be available to explain and receive comments on a proposed larger project boundary.

Additional information will be available after May 28. The master plan’s Web site: http://www.dnr.wi.gov/master_planning/. Click on the Straight Lake link in the left-hand column.

Those who are unable to attend the meeting may submit comments via the Web site. Copies of the Straight Lake Master Plan-Vision, Goals and Alternatives Information Packet will be available after May 28, at the Balsam Lake DNR office, 941 Mallard Lane, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Written comments may be submitted by mail until June 18, to Paul Kooiker at WDNR, P.O. Box 367, Grantsburg WI 54840-0367, by FAX at 715-463-5806 or by e-mail at: paul.kooiker@wi.gov.

The DBS building is at 300 First Street and is disabled accessible. - submitted

Big Hugs Day Care and Preschool receive a special visit Big Hugs Day Care and Preschool in St. Croix Falls got a special visit from Centuria Fire Department Chief Tony Weinzirl and members of the fire department on May 12.

The department demonstrated what fire equipment does, what a uniform looks like and let the kids take a look at a fire truck as well as giving some tips on fire safety. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

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This Saturday, Earth Fair at the Fort

Have you ever experienced the Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park? The park is located three miles west of Hwy. 35 between Danbury and Webster on CTH U and will be the venue for Earth Fair 2008. Earth Fair will run from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. this Saturday, May 17, and is a free family event, please call Jen Barton for more information at 715-635-2197.

The Fort is located on 80-wooded acres along the Yellow River near Danbury. The park is a living history site where reconstructed fur trade posts occupy the actual sites where they were once operated from 1802 to 1805, along-

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side an authentic woodland Indian village. The Yellow River trading posts were rediscovered in 1969 by Harris and Francis Palmer and Gene and Lafayette Connor. Information in the journal of George Nelson, the XY Company clerk, eventually led researchers to the site.

The site is unique for several reasons: the

exact site of the wintering posts was found, the posts were undisturbed for nearly 200 years, giving archeologists a pure site to investigate and, that the two competing companies were in the same location. The Wisconsin State Historical Society conducted archeological studies during the 1970s and 1980s. The charred remains provided the evidence needed to reconstruct the wintering posts exactly as they were over 200 years ago.

Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park opened to the public in 1989. During the summer, tours of the historical site and a representation of a woodland Indian village are led by traditionally dressed interpreters. The log visitor center was originally the Snowbank Lodge in Ely, Minn. Inside the visitor center is a gift

shop featuring books, crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs with a fur trade and Native American theme.

The park includes a 5,000-sq.-ft. log visitor center, a museum and gift shop, the Palmer House Research Library, an outdoor amphitheater, the 1887 Karlsborg Schoolhouse, and summer hiking trails, as well as scenic cross-country ski trails in the winter months.

The visitor center houses two exhibits this year. The Folle Avoine Fur Trade Exhibit will provide an introduction to the historic site. Archeology displays, maps and fur trade artifacts will paint a picture of life along the Yellow River 200 years ago. The visitor center and museum are open May 24 through Aug. 31.

Click it or Ticket safety belt enforcement May 19 through June 1 WEBSTER – Webster police will team up with hundreds of law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin for the Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization from May 19 through June 1. This year’s Click It or Ticket likely will be the largest coordinated law enforcement mobilization ever in Wisconsin, according to Chief Michael Spafford.

“During Click It or Ticket, our officers will be patrolling in greater numbers, including nighttime hours, when safetybelt use declines,” said Spafford. “Our goal during the mobilization is not to write more tickets, but to save lives and

reduce injuries through voluntary compliance with Wisconsin’s mandatory safety belt law. However, if you are stopped by an officer, and are not buckled up, you will get a ticket whether you’re driving or just a passenger. We won’t accept excuses, and you won’t get a warning or a second chance.”

Click It or Ticket combines intensified safety-belt enforcement with a public awareness campaign, funded by the federal government.

Previous Click It or Ticket mobilizations have helped increase the safety-belt use rate in Wisconsin to an all-time high

of 75 percent. But Wisconsin still has a long way to go to achieve the 82-percent national average for safety-belt use and to match neighboring states, such as Michigan with 93 percent, Illinois with 90 percent, Iowa with 89 percent and Minnesota with 87 percent.

Every 1-percent increase in safety-belt use in Wisconsin saves six lives per year, according to Wisconsin State Patrol Bureau of Transportation Safety estimates.

“All too often at a crash scene, law enforcement officers see critically injured adults and children taken to a hospital, or even more tragically, dead bodies

taken to the morgue because they were not buckled up. Consistent safety-belt use is the single-most effective protection against being ejected from a vehicle or thrown around violently inside it during a crash. That’s why we’re so serious about safety-belt enforcement,” said Spafford. “No matter what you drive or where you’re going, you are required by law to buckle up every time you get behind the wheel or ride in a vehicle. But if you ignore the law and common sense, we’ll be ready to provide you with a very convincing reminder.” – submitted

70th Sterling Settlers picnic set CUSHING – Plan to attend the 70th Sterling Settlers picnic on Sunday, June 22. The time is noon for a potluck lunch.

The place is Cushing Community Center. Turn off Hwy. 87 at the Stop-A-Sec station corner and follow signs to old Cushing Grade School.

Bring a dish to share, everything else will be furnished, a freewill offering is appreciated. A short program, led by chairperson Shirley Christianson, will

follow lunch.

Speaker is Pastor Amy Hessel, interim pastor at Cushing and Laketown Lutheran churches. Hessel is relatively new to the area and will share some of her experiences and observations of the area.

Kirsten Hanson will be providing the music.

There will be door prizes and recognition of the oldest, youngest, married the

longest and coming from a distance.

There will be lots of photos and historical articles on display and lots of interesting history to look at. There are maps of Sterling Township, with suggested touring walks or drives with historic places clearly marked.

New residents to the area are encouraged to attend. The picnic is held each year on the Sunday following Father’s Day. It started way back in 1939, held at

Cowan Creek, near the Old Settler’s Cemetery. Then it was moved to the old town hall on the corner of River Road and Evergreen Avenue until it was decided that indoor plumbing would be a big help. The last few years it has been held at the old Cushing school, now the community center.

Questions? Contact Pat Willits, 715488-2729 or Ione Muehlhauser, 715-4882320. – submitted

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Carbon credit meetings to be held May 28 - 30 SPOONER — UW-Extension is hosting Deb Raemisch of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation who will be giving five presentations in late May on carbon credit contract details and opportunities in Northwest Wisconsin. Carbon credit contracts could provide new money for owners of grassland, no-till and certain woodlot acres under new programs being introduced around Wisconsin by organizations such as Iowa

Farm Bureau and National Farmers Union.

In early May, carbon credits were being traded on the Chicago Climate Exchange for $6 per metric ton of carbon dioxide sequestered in topsoil and plant matter.

Grass hay growers and graziers are being rewarded for sequestering carbon in their topsoil at the rate of one CC per year per acre, while no-till crop producers can earn 0.4 CC for their tillage practices which also con-

serve soil organic matter. Sequestering carbon in the soil is one of the most effective ways of countering the effects of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels. Plants like grasses and trees capture carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and are reversing the effects of carbon emissions. There are also carbon credit programs available for managed forestlands and for manure bio-digesters and manure storage covers.

The meetings last two hours and are free of charge.

The meeting schedule is as follows: Wednesday, May 28, 6-8 p.m., Polk County Government Center, Balsam Lake, located north of town on the corner of Hwy. 46 and CTH I; Thursday, May 29, 1-3 p.m., Crex Meadows Visitors Center Auditorium, Grantsburg, 102 E. Crex Ave. on the north side of town, follow the flying geese painted on the streets; Thursday, May 29, 6-8 p.m., Ag Research Station, Spooner W6646 Hwy. 70, just onehalf-mile west of Hwy. 53 or one-half-mile east of Hwy 63.; Friday, May 30, 9-11 a.m., Veterans Community Center, Hayward, 10534 S. Main St, one block north of CTH B on Hwy. 63, near the visitors center; Friday, May 30, 1-3 p.m., Ashland Research Station, 68760 State Farm Rd. on the south side of Hwy. 2, east of the junction of Hwy. 63, about one-half-mile west of the Great Lakes Visitors Center or about two miles west of the city of Ashland.

For more information, contact UW-Extension Agents Otto or Kevin at Spooner, 715-635-3506, 800-528-1914, Ryan at Balsam Lake 715-485-8600, or Jason at Ashland/Bayfield, 715-682-8393. — from U-W Extension

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Luck Area ACS run/walk raises $26,000 LUCK - The 13th-annual American Cancer Society Run/Walk on Saturday May 10, raised over $26,000.

Donna Erickson coordinated the opening ceremony.

She thanked the Inter-County Leader for supplies, Dan Johnson for the sound system, Wayne’s Foods Plus – Luck, Wal-Mart, Bernick Companies, and Ruby’s Pantry for food and beverages. Honorary chairpersons, Janise and Dale Skow, spoke about their cancers and the importance of routine checkups. Janise crocheted a queen-size bedspread for a raffle and Jan Rapp’s name was drawn. Michele Shufelt, ACS representative, told how the monies from run/walks like this are used.

Marcia Anderson read the names of cancer victims and survivors on the Tribute Flags.

Janise and Dale cut the ribbon and lead the way, along with a Luck fire truck, for 230 registered participants. Bob Kreutzian was available to give aid and water to any walkers or runners that needed it. Dogs on leaches, children in wagons and strollers, on bicycles, and walkers and runners made an impressive picture as they went along the tribute flag-lined one, three or five mile route.

Cheryl Langness and Joan Chaffee greeted 20 cancer survivors and their names were put on the survivor tree. Balloons were available for those that wanted them. Thanks to the Dollar Store – Evergreen Plaza, Luck for inflating them. Hilda Trudeau and Barb Walstrom took pictures of the teams. Carol Park-Coen and Sue Messer gave out T-shirts to those raising $60 or more. Jaime Anderson and Jean Tucker tabulated staticis.

Honorary chairpersons, Janise and Dale Skow, spoke about their cancers and the importance of routine checkups. - Photos by Sandra King

Margie Nelson was first-place individual fundraiser, bringing in $2,250. Shelia Berklund was in secondplace with $1,000 and Janise Skow was third with $775.

They had their choice of prizes from two one-night stay and dinner for two, St. Croix Casino-Turtle Lake, $50 gift certificate at Van Meter’s Meats, Luck and $50 gift

Michele Shufelt, ACS representative, (photo at left) told how the monies from run/walks like this are used. Marcia Anderson (photo at right) read the names of cancer victims and survivors on the Tribute Flags.

Dogs with pull LEFT - Kristen Kennedy and her Harlequin Great Dane named Bogart were part of the Northern Wisconsin K-9 Obedience Club’s Dog Pull held in the parking lot of the Country Store in Spooner on Saturday, May 10. Bogart’s best pull was 3,860 pounds on a cart and loves the attention he gets pulling.

RIGHT - Jesse Shaddrick and her Bull Terrier named Rain competed for the first time in the dog pull in Spooner. She had to borrow a harness so Rain could compete in the novice class.

certificate to Calderwood Lodge on Bone Lake. Other top individual money raisers are Dorothy Mattson $740, Chuck Langness - $565, Marilyn Hedberg - $510, Bob Dueholm - $395, Hilda Trudeau - $392, Jill Cook $300, John Bazey - $270, Marie Bazey - $240.

For the sixth year in a row, the top team fundraiser was Luck Lutheran Church with $4,442 and keeper of the traveling trophy. They were followed by Laketown Lutheran - $2,264, Rural American Bank - $1,915, House of Wood - $1,590, Polk Burnett Power - $1,368, Snociables (in memory of Cliff Trudeau) - $982, Erickson Family - $950, Ackerly Family - $872, Bone Lake Lutheran $730, Luck Medical Clinic - $558. Other participating teams include Stevens Crew, Bone Lake Beavers, St. Croix Valley Hardwoods, Kunze Clan and Friends and Lakeland Communications.

Foot A Buck brought in $772 (thank you Northern Bar -$134) and Tribute Flags $160.

The volunteers at the registration tables were Barb Dueholm, Jean Giller, Grace Jenson (Luck Royality – First Princess), Jane Sampe, Lyn Stocklasa, Kathy Huntington, Dorothy Roberts, Rhonda Bazey, Carol Giller, Ami Cram and Katie Tolan.

This year’s sponsors were St. Croix Valley Hardwoods, Inc., Luck Medical Clinic/ARMC and Larsen Auto Centers. Without the generous support of our community, the American Cancer Society could not fight this disease as effectively as it does. It is dedicated to a future where cancer no longer touches the ones we love. - submitted

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Frederic Finish Line Run/Walk FREDERIC – The Frederic American Cancer Society Run/Walk on Saturday, May 10, had 241 registered participants and 20 teams. The total amount raised this year was $19,737.36, a little down from the $21,476 from 2007.

The honorary chairs were Gene and Eunice Early for the 2008 event. There were many other cancer survivors who attended the walk.

Larsen Auto Centers and Amery Regional Medical Center are the sponsors of the Frederic ACS Run/Walk.

The American Cancer Society representatives at this year’s event were Schary Shouse and Amanda Gallagher.

The Rose Garden provided the corsages for the cancer survivors. Food was provided by Frederic Grocery, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Polk and Burnett County Dairy Promotion and Sylvia Hansen.

Printing, advertising and publicity have all come from the Inter-County Leader; radio station Mix 104.9, and Jeanette Harder has done computer work to support the event.

Participating teams and their totals: Hansen Family and Friends $2,892, Georgetown Lutheran Church $1,945, Hacker’s Lanes $1,822, Frederic Schools $1,158, Pilgrim Lutheran Church $1,103, St. Luke’s Saints $933, Good Cheer Club $855, Ackerly Drywall $810, Ash Street Girls $801, Team Matz $525, Centurytel $500, Skol Bar $497, Amery Regional Medical Center $495, Schmidt Family $415, Dot Buecksler Family $355, Frederic Lioness $215, Harlander/Tesch Dental Office $190, Beaudry Company $160, Puetz Family 110, Frederic Evangelical Free Church $85.

Preregistered individual walkers with no teams raised $437, and the walk-ins raised $180.

The top individual fundraisers were: Jim Prodger $882, JoAnn Gibbs $805, Phil Knuf $575, Sylvia Hansen $530, Shari Matz $525, Nancy Hardenbergh $505, Ron Hansen $488, Gerri Prodger $420, Elvira Schmidt $340, and Teresa Jensen $330.

The signs of hope raised $2,190, athletic shoes raised $640, the quilt raffle raised $563, and tribute flags raised $180.

Cora Dversdall sold and lettered the tribute flags, Mary Ellen Ruh sold quilt raffle tickets, and Sandy Hickey, Marlene Dahlberg and Amanda Gallagher did the final count of money. The Frederic schools provided

Honorary co-chairs Gene and Eunice Early cut the ribbon to start the Frederic Finish Line Run/Walk on Saturday, May 10.

the place for registration and the PA system, having Pat Anderson set it up before registration, while Jim Schommer set up the area in the school for registration.

The Frederic Village crew put up the signs for the run/walk.

Pilgrim Lutheran Church provided a meeting room for the committee. Rebecca Harlander put information on the Frederic Village sign. Ben Kustelski and JoAnn Gibbs put up and took down all of the signs of hope and route signs. Joyce Spafford provided the Look good, Feel better display.

Betty and Bob MacKean donated the raffle quilt, which was won by Carmen Sutton of Siren. Sutton had purchased the ticket at Curves.

The ambulance staff present was Cherrise Miller, Will

Bartlett, Debbie Fredericks and Andy Taylor. Police officer Tim Emrick provided intersection patrol and escorted the money to the bank. – submitted

Amanda Gallagher, representing the American Cancer Society, spoke to participants before the run/walk started.

Honorary chair Eunice Early drew the winner of the raffled quilt from a basket.

Elvira Schmidt and Eunice Early announced Carmen Sutton as the winner of the quilt. Sutton bought the winning ticket at Curves.

Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

The group of walkers started down the parking lot of the Frederic Elementary School before choosing the 2-mile, 3-mile or 5-mile route on the run/walk.

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Frederic Fine Art Festival

Ben Anderson and Amy Soppeland were awarded the National School Choral Award from their choir instructor Greg Heine during the Fine Arts Festival held on Thursday, May 8. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

The senior members of the show choir all received an Outstanding Show Choir Award this year. Pictured back row (L to R): Instructor Greg Heine and Ashley Heine. Front row: Ben Anderson, Sam Halverson, Savanna Pearson, Amy Soppeland and Holly Stoner.

The Frederic High School band performed four different selections during the Fine Arts Festival.

A $200 check was given to Pat Anderson for the Apple for the Teacher award during the Frederic High School concert. Frederic piano teachers and members of the Wisconsin Federation of Music Clubs Carol Everson, Jill Lund and Maria Potvin nominated Anderson for the award. The money will be used to enhance music education in Anderson’s classroom.

There are two different groups of high school bell choirs that performed at the concert in Frederic.

Besides music, there was art on display at the concert held at the Frederic High School for parents and friends to look that was made by the students.

SCF Prom 2008

2008 St. Croix Falls Prom Royalty are pictured (L to R): Zach Zelinski, Kaitlin Asp, Derek O’Brien, Amanda Larson, King Leif Chinander, Queen Carissa Libbenga, Josh Yunker, Kate Wright, Sam Schmidt and Paige Marek. Front row: Jr. Royalty Josey Wilson and Hope Anderson.

LEFT: St. Croix Falls students held their junior prom at The Tac in Amery on May 10. Pictured are Prom King Leif Chinander and Queen Carissa Libbenga dancing after the coronation. – Photos submitted

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Powwow held at Siren school

Anyone who wanted to could join the dancing during the powwow at Siren School Friday, May 9.

Raining Thunder from Cumberland, the drum group from the Maple Plain Reservation, were on hand in the Siren School big gym to lead dancers during the powwow.

Veteran Rick Abrahamzon, the man students call Mr. Abe, was led onto the dance floor to be honored for his military service during the annual powwow at Siren School.

This is only one of the many colorful dancers who showed their skills during last week’s powwow at Siren School. — Photos by Nancy Jappe

Luck High School Spring Concert

Luck's Music Scholarship and award-winners were: Tanya Holm – band/choir scholarship, Gina Armour – John Philip Sousa Band Award; Wally Rich – Louis Armstrong Jazz Band Award and a band/choir scholarship, Lacy Sellent – band/choir scholarship, Kayla Bubendorf – National Choralier Award. – Photos submitted

During Luck High School's Spring Concert, Ashley Valentine performs the musical theater selection, "Broadway Baby" which she had performed in the State Solo and Ensemble Competition.

During Luck High School's Spring Concert, front (L to R) Brittany Douglas, Eryn Tabor, Kelly Stokes, (middle) Lacy Sellent, (back) Andrew Wortman, Ryan Flodin, Ben Panek, and the rest of the choir sing "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord."

Megan Panek and Jake Monahan accompany the choir on "Shut de Do" during the Luck High School Spring Concert.

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Home School Days Science Fair held

by Ariel Karge FREDERIC – Come join us every Friday (of the school year) at the church of Wood River Christian Fellowship.

Local home-schoolers meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the church for fun and activities! All ages can participate and everyone is welcome to come enjoy

Ashley Moody, age 12, received a first-place trophy for her beautiful exhibit which displayed various forms of crystals. Ashley’s exhibit was thorough as well as being filled with life and color.

She grew the crystals herself and she filled an entire pamphlet with research to explain her display.

– Photos submitted

Mikhaila Lampert, age 11, received a secondplace award for her extensive exhibit on the digestive system of the horse. Being a horse owner herself, she was able to fill her exhibit with plenty of facts and examples. The judges enjoyed probing her with questions and testing the depth of her knowledge.

crafts, science projects, snacks and games!

The group would love to see new faces at next year’s Home School Days Science Fair. On April 18, the group had their first-annual Science Fair and they made some great memories as they enjoyed a little healthy competition amongst friends.

These are just a few of the kids and teens that participated in the festivities and the group would like to extend gratitude to everyone who came –whether to

Tristin Kp, age 3, received the Great Effort Award for her exciting and creative bubble blowing exhibit. She was thrilled to demonstrate the different sizes of bubbles that you can make and was pleased to have the judges; Daniel Fischer, Joe Lener and Dan Slaikeu, participate in the lively fun. compete, judge, or watch and they welcome you to come join them next year!

Any questions about their Friday activities or the science fair can be directed to Tracy Andrewson at 3498857 or jntfce@sirentel.net.

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Wood River Garden Store open house Wood River Garden Store owner Dean Faulhaber checks one of the many tables of beautiful blooming flowers before the store’s annual open house held last weekend at the store’s Hwy. 70 location just east of Grantsburg.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer Trevor, Amy and Elizabeth Stanford came from Siren to help their parents pick out pots of geraniums at the Wood River Garden Store.

Denny Thill of Port Wing, Wis., takes a rest by the new fountain after wandering through Wood River Garden Store’s greenhouses.

Owners and staff, located on Hwy. 70 between Grantsburg and Alpha, welcomed visitors to their annual spring open house last Saturday and Sunday.

Three generations of gardeners enjoyed shopping together at Wood River Garden Store’s spring open house last weekend. Pat Carey (right), daughter Tammy Lindquist (left) and granddaughter Brandie Lindquist (middle) stop and discuss what they might be planting this spring.

The parking lot filled quickly Sunday as gardeners galore came to the Wood River Garden Store’s annual open house. The sunny day brought those eager to start planting out to see what was growing in the garden center’s greenhouses.

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Festival Theatre presents...

ST. CROIX FALLS – St. Croix Festival Theatre is busy preparing for the start of their 19th Theatre Series. Not many rural areas across the country can lay claim being home to a professional theatre, and Festival has been performing in downtown St. Croix Falls every season since 1996.

Currently, the theatre’s performance venue is the historic Auditorium which is on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. Having been a singlescreen movie theatre from 1918 through 1985, it is likely that more people from more walks of life and from both sides of the St. Croix River have experienced a movie, play or concert in the one-time Vaudeville theatre than any other venue in Northwest Wisconsin.

Festival Theatre will open the 2008 Theatre Series on June 19 with a production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” which is sponsored by The RiverBank. This famous Broadway musical features six actors accompanied by live music. Directed by Marilyn Mays, with choreography by Doug Dally and music direction by Stephanie Schmidt, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is the 112th production staged by Festival Theatre since being founded as a summer stock theatre in 1990.

Over the course of the next weeks, the Inter-County Leader is featuring an exclusive look at each of the “Charlie Brown” performers who will call Polk County home during the month of June.

First up is Jennifer Aldridge: Jennifer Aldridge will be performing the role of Patty in Festival Theatre’s production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” from June 19 to the 29.

Aldridge is hardly a stranger to the show, having performed the role of Lucy VanPelt while in college at UWEau Claire. She is excited to be in the show, once again, tackling a new role.

Aside from Charlie Brown, some of her

Jennifer Aldridge other favorite shows performance credits include: “The Taffetas,” “I Ought to be in Pictures,” and “Noises Off.” Aldridge played the role of Little Red in the Chippewa Theatre Guild’s production of “Into the Woods” and she has performed in eight shows at Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre.

Aldridge lives in Eau Claire (her hometown) where she graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in theatre. Since then she has been working in various Minnesota and Wisconsin dinner theatres, directing an improvisation class for children and high school students, and touring classic fairy tales to day care centers and local schools.

This dynamic actor/dancer/singer is also a whiz-bang at fencing, stage combat, clowning, teaching kids, and arts and crafts.

Aldridge will be staying with a host family in St. Croix Falls during the production process and will serve as a teaching artist in Festival’s Creativity Camp.

Learn more about Festival Theatre on the Web at www.festivaltheatre.org or by calling 715-483-3387. – from Festival Theatre

Rotary club receives check

Siren/Webster Rotary Club members Mike Kornmann (L) and DuWayne Wiberg (R) accepted a check for $1,650 from Virg Senescall Friday, May 9, at the Pour House, Siren. The money, which will be used for finishing the band shell at Crooked Lake Park, was raised during the recent Expo 2008 through the sale of framed sports/movie memorabilia provided by Senescall. Any money up to $3,000 raised by the Rotary Club through the end of May will be matched by Bremer Bank. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

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Frederic Depot/Museum opens May 24 FREDERIC – The Frederic Area Historical Society starts its 12th year of bringing the history of Frederic to life at the Frederic Depot/Museum Saturday, May 24.

The Frederic Depot is the last of its kind on what was once the major pipeline of commerce in this area through more than half of the last century.

When the Soo Line abandoned the rail through Frederic in 1989, the village acquired the depot and restored it with transportation enhancement grants from the federal government, with the intent of having a rest stop on the Gandy Dancer Trail and a museum of local history.

In addition to the area history archived in the depot, the original Frederic Library building, a log cabin from the late 1800s and a Soo Line caboose are featured and open for tours.

The Depot/museum is open to the public from Memorial Day weekend through the leaf season in the fall.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Check out the museum pictures at www.fredericwi.com.

State trail passes are available at the depot. – submitted

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Attitudes Dance Academy presents year-end recital Students at the Attitudes Dance Academy taught by Andrea Fox presented their year-end recital in the Siren School auditorium Friday and Saturday nights, May 9 and 10. A total of 78 students participated in the recital. The theme for the recital ws “Dancing Together.” Ballet and tap dancing were featured, with each group doing their own set of numbers. Dads, including one grandpa, got into the act, whirling their daughters/granddaughter around the stage. Fox and her father, Andy, were a part of this special dad/daughter act.

Dads and daughters on stage for a dance recital – unbelievable. One grandpa, the man in the center, agreed to dance with his granddaughter during the Attitudes Dance Academy recital May 9 and 10 at Siren School.

One of the young dancers spotted someone she knew, blowing a kiss in their direction.

Attitudes Dance Academy director Andrea Fox showed her skills as she with danced her father, Andy, during the recital at Siren School May 9 and 10.

One of the numbers these young dancers performed was to the tune of “Monkey’s Uncle.” – Photos by Nancy Jappe

A trip to Madison

Names of persons on the photo from left to right: Tiffani Moyer, Grace Corbin, Jordan Buggert, Lily Benge Briggs, Stacey McKenzie and Grachia Solie. – Photo submitted GRANTSBURG – A group of seventhgrade girls from Grantsburg Middle School went to Madison on May 2, for Project Citizen. Project Citizen is a statewide social studies program where students identify a problem of public concern, evaluate alternative solutions and promote what they think is the best solution. This group of girls focused on plastic bag pollution. Tiffani Moyer, Stacey McKenzie, Grace Corbin, Lily

Benge Briggs and Jordan Buggert presented their portfolio at the state capital.

They finished in the highest ranking among 18 other competitors. “We had a blast down in Madison,” stated Tiffani.

This group marks the eighth year that Grachia Solie has taken a group of seventh-grade students to the statewide competition. – by Tiffani Moyer

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Grantsburg Elementary Spanish Immersion Guatemala program GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg Elementary Spanish Immersion first- through third-grade students presented their Guatemala program to parents and family last week. Each group of students gave reports and showed items they made

which depicted an aspect of the Guatemalan culture, history or region.

After the program, the class and guests all enjoyed a taste of Guatemala, sampling some authentic Guatemalan dishes prepared by parents of the students.

Casey Burkhardt, Juana Olson, and Maria Oachs studied music and dance of Guatemala. They made costumes to wear and performed a traditional Guatemalan dance. — Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Dakota Keller, Landon Bush, Blake Jensen and Camilo Guelle hold kites they each made after studying the kites Guatemalans make for the Day of the Dead celebration.

Students (back) Jenna McNally, Rachel Glover, (front) Will Hansen and Ella Lindau studied natural disasters of the region and made model volcanoes.

Dakota Keller, Blake Jensen, Camilo Guelle and (front) Landon Bush made a sample of a giant kite from Guatemala.

Wondra donates to Locks of Love

OMC sponsors car seat safety day

Kelly Wondra, senior at Frederic High School, gave 12 inches of her hair to Locks of Love, cut by Kris Pyke at Avalon, Frederic. – Photo submitted

Osceola’s Jason Tinney checks his new son’s car seat during a car seat safety inspection day, May 7, at the Osceola Fire Department. The safety check is sponsored by Osceola Medical Center’s Emergency Department.

Volunteers from OMC, Osceola Ambulance, Amery Area EMS, and J. Rutzen & Associates were on hand to perform the inspections. The annual check provides information on car seat safety and offers inspections of car seats and their use. – Photo submitted

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Valedictorian announced at Grantsburg High School GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg High School is pleased to announce Khrystyne Lindgren as the valedictorian for 2008. Lindgren has the distinction of having a 4.0 cumulative grade-point average all four years of her high school career.

This year Grantsburg High School had four students with a GPA of 4.0 This is the first time this has happened. Alyssa Ryan, Emily Prazak and Maarja Anderson also have GPAs of 4.0. The valedictorian policy was used to award this honor to Lindgren.

Valedictorian policy from the handbook reads: The Grantsburg School District recognizes the top achieving academic student with the honor of being designated as the valedictorian. The valedictorian is the student with the highest numerical/ cumulative GPA in the class who has met all graduation requirements as specified in the student handbook. The second ranking student will be designated as the salutatorian. Any courses which were retaken for a higher grade will not count for purposes of being recognized as the valedic-

torian or salutatorian.

In the event of a GPA tie, the following hierarchal structure will determine the top academic student.

1. The highest number of advanced placement classes on the student’s transcript.

2. The total number of credits.

3. The student’s ACT score. The first level to consider was the number of credits each student had accumulated during Khrystyne Lindgren their high school careers.

Lindgren is very involved in the school and in the community, setting a positive example for others.

Within the school community, Lindgren is in the band, a manager of the volleyball, basketball and track teams all four years, a member of our student Link group, a member of the Grantsburg National Honor Society, has been a mentor for the incoming freshman, and for the past three years she has been a summer school teacher, assistant with kindergardners. One of Lindgren’s greatest strengths is her willingness to help others. Outside of school, Lindgren is active in her church by singing in the church choir and being a Sunday school teacher.

In addition to her extra-curricular activities, Lindgren loves to learn new and exciting things and be with her friends.

Lindgren will be attending the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. this fall. She will be going into the premed program, and her plan is to become a pediatrician.

On Sunday May 18, at 2 p.m., Lindgren will deliver the welcome speech at the graduation ceremony. - submitted

Organic dairy and beef pasture walk set EXELAND – The Pri-Ru-Ta RC&D Council and the Northwest Wisconsin Graziers Network are co-hosting a dairy pasture walk at the Steve and Ann Kormann Farm, 1950 CTH C, Exeland, in Sawyer County. Topics will include sustainable farming systems, crossbreeding, out-wintering, low-cost milking parlors, dairy and beef grazing, and organic dairy production.

Steve and Ann have been certified organic dairy farmers for four years. They have a herd of 50 crossbred dairy cows including Jersey and Normande breeding, plus an additional 30 young stock. The Kormann’s have been implementing management-intensive rotational grazing since 1994. They also have been out-

wintering their cattle for several years. The Kormann’s calve third-fourths of their dairy herd in spring.

They built a low-cost, swing-8 milking parlor in 2004.

Son Nate rotates his 20 crossbred Angus cows behind the dairy herd and through some of the rougher pastures.

To reach the farm from Exeland, located just east of the junction of Hwys. 48 and 40, follow CTH C about eight miles west, cross Hwy. 48, and then go north 1.5 miles to the farm on the right side. You can also follow Hwy. 48 from Exeland west about seven miles until you reach CTH C going north. From Rice Lake, go about 30 miles east on Hwy. 48 to CTH C, and then go north.

From Spooner, take Hwy. 70 east about 30 miles and go south on CTH C. From Hayward, take Hwy. 27 south to Hwy. 70, go east to CTH C, and then south. Watch for pasture walk signs.

For more information contact Otto Wiegand or Kevin Schoessow at UWEX-Spooner 715-635-3506, Bob Brandt at Pri-Ru-Ta RC&D 715-748-2008, Lynn Johnson at NW Graziers Network 715-268-8778, Tim Jergenson at UWEX-Barron 715-537-6250, Ryan Sterry at UWEXPolk 715-485-8600, or Aliesha Crowe at UWEX-Rusk 715-532-2151. - submitted

Osceola students help raise money for hunger

Over 700 Osceola district students helped raise awareness and money for hunger May 7 by holding the Empty Bowls event. For a suggested fee of $10, guests chose a handmade bowl to use and to keep as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world, and were served a meal. Pictured are some of the handmade bowls, students helping with the event. All proceeds benefit Osceola Open Cupboard and Heifer International. – Photos by Tammi Milberg

Luck students win battery recycling contest

The students of Nancy Beduhn’s third-grade class at Luck won the battery recycling contest during Earth Day Celebrations for the Polk County Recycling Contest April 10. The 13 students collected 142 pounds of batteries, almost twice the amount of the second-place team. The class received the first Tin Man Award from the Land and Water Resources Department and had an ice-cream party last Thursday to welcome Mr. Tin Man to the classroom. In all, students from 12 classes and four school districts collected 545 pounds of dry cell batteries for recycling.

– Photo by Gregg Westigard

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Nelson Primary Kindergarteners visit Grantsburg Elementary School

Kindergarten students from Nelson Primary School spent the morning touring Grantsburg Elementary School on May 1. The trip was designed to get the students acquainted with the school they will be attending in the fall. Kindergarteners and Little Pirates in the 4-year-old Pre-K program attend Nelson Primary then go to the elementary school when they enter first grade. Exploring the playground at the elementary school was great fun for Nelson kindergarteners Justen Peltier and Hannah Smestad. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

A group of first-graders read with Nelson Primary kindergarteners during their tour of Grantsburg Elementary. The kindergarteners were invited to come for a visit and check out the classrooms and other spaces they will be using when they start school at the elementary school in the fall.

Kindergartners from Nelson Primary started their tour of Grantsburg Elementary School in the school office where they met the school secretary Sherry Ryan. First-grade teacher, Julie Lee conducted part of the morning tour for the students who will come to the elementary school as first-graders in the fall.

Nelson kindergartner Ellie Duncan is thrilled to see big sister Maddie on Ellie’s visit to the Grantsburg Elementary School.

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

MAY 19 - MAY 23

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, raw veggies OR chicken salad.

BREAKFAST Hot pocket, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Tacos with toppings, corn OR turkey salad.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon roll, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, baked beans, pretzels OR ham salad.

BREAKFAST Uncrustable, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, tritaters, red Jell-O OR buffalo chicken salad.

BREAKFAST Omelet & sausage, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Hot ham and cheese sandwich, chips, raw veggies OR tuna salad.

GRANTSBURG

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, oven potatoes, whole-kernel corn, peach sauce.

LUNCH P.B. & jelly sandwich, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, Pudding Pop.

LUNCH Breakfast for Lunch: Cheese omelet, hash browns, juice, applesauce.

LUNCH Spaghetti, meat sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic toast, green beans, fresh fruit.

LUNCH Hamburger with fixings, oven potatoes, peas, pear sauce.

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Cereal/long john.

LUNCH Cardinal burger, corn chips, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/omelet.

LUNCH Sausage or cheese pizza, juice, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Nachos supreme, tortilla chips, peas and carrots, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with peanut butter, juice and milk.

LUNCH Grilled cheese sandwich and ravioli, steamed broccoli, veggies, peaches.

Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza, juice and milk.

LUNCH Turkey and cheese, tiny pretzel, baby carrots, peas, applesauce. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with peanut butter, juice and milk.

LUNCH Spaghetti hotdish, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, corn, mixed fruit. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon tastry, juice and milk.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, yogurt, veg. beans, carrots, pears. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with peanut butter, juice and milk.

LUNCH Taco - hard or soft shell, shredded lettuce, refried beans, peaches. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

ST. CROIX FALLS

BREAKFAST Scrambled eggs w/cheese & toast.

LUNCH Chicken patty on a bun, potato wedges, corn, applesauce. Alt.: Baked potato soup, bread stick and garden salad.

BREAKFAST Belgian waffle sticks w/apple topping.

LUNCH Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes w/gravy, green beans, peaches.

Alt.: Broccoli cheese soup, ham sandwich.

BREAKFAST Cereal bars and juice.

LUNCH Baked potato bar, toppings, peas, mandarin oranges. Alt.: Chicken noodle soup, turkey sandwich.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Cheeseburger, french fries, veggies & dip, carrots, spicy apple slices.

Alt.: Chili and cornbread muffin.

BREAKFAST Omelet and breakfast potatoes.

Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Italian salad, baked winter Cheesedunkers, dogs lettuce w/toppings, blend, pears. Alt.:applesauce Beef stew, baked bread chips, cinnamon stick and garden salad. beans.

Alt.: Veggie beef barley, turkey sandwich.

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Omelets/ham.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, chips and cottage cheese.

BREAKFAST Breakfast bites.

LUNCH Chicken a la king, potatoes or biscuit and peas.

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Oatmeal and toast.

LUNCH Chicken patty & broccoli/cauliflower/ cheese.

LUNCH Polish sausage, bun, baked beans, sauerkraut OR hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, pears, applesauce.

LUNCH Cook’s choice OR chicken nuggets, potatoes, green beans, mandarin oranges, pineapple.

FREDERIC

Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

Pancakes.

UNITY

LUNCH Pizza and corn.

WEBSTER

LUNCH Corn dog, potatoes, peaches, banana.

carrots,

Cereal.

Chef’s choice.

LUNCH

Cereal.

LUNCH Quesadillas, rice, winter mix, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken nuggets.

Muffins.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs & parsley potatoes.

LUNCH LUNCH Hot dog, bun, french fries, baked Pizza chicken quesadilla, chips, salsa, fresh veggies, fresh fruit. (Elem.: beans, ice cream.

Hamburger, bun).

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OBITUARIES Charles J. Bennett

Victor Oliver “Ole” Anderson

Marion I. Flatum

Charles J. Bennett, 70, a resident of Siren, died May 3, 2008, at Frederic Nursing and Rehab Center.

Charles was born Oct. 19, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Robert and Florence Bennett. Charles married Janice Beck on July 12, 1958, in Norwood, Iowa.

Charles was involved in the Northeast Sportsman Club, the Eagle Club in Minneapolis and the Moose Lodge in Siren. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, especially poker.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; a brother and sister.

Charles is survived by his wife; children, Michelle (Bruce) Snyder of Spring Lake Park, Minn., Michael (Patty Kay) Bennett of Maple Grove, Minn., Patrick (Lora) Bennett of St. Joseph, Minn; grandchildren; Nicholas, Jeremy, Daniel and Adam; great-grandchildren, Mikala, Aubree; sisters, Sandra Stanley of Blaine, Minn and Carla (Michael) Cardinal of Afton, Minn., along with other relatives and friends.

Memorial services were held Wednesday, May 7, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren Chapel, with Pastor Larry Beck officiating.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Siren was entrusted with the arrangements.

Victor Oliver “Ole” Anderson, Osceola died May 5, 2008, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. He was 88 years old.

Victor was born Aug. 29, 1919, to Victor F. and Hilder Anderson at their home in Franconia Township, Minn.

He attended the country school near Shafer through the eighth grade. He continued to work on the family farm until his late teens. He than gave in to his adventurous spirit and moved to Winnemucca, Nev., to work in the Getchell Gold Mine.

World War II was escalating, and Victor decided it was his duty to help his country. On Jan. 8, 1941, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and became part of the 115th Anti-Aircraft Artillery, serving bravely in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was discharged Aug. 16, 1945. When he returned home he became employed by Alexander Construction.

As a young man he loved to dance and often went to Withrow Ballroom in Withrow, Minn. It was one of these excursions that he met Vera Mae Schmidt. They were married on May 19, 1946, at Zion Lutheran Church in East Farmington. The couple had two children. They returned to Vera’s hometown of Osceola and Vic took a job as a mechanic at Roy Gruenewald’s Allis Chalmers dealership until 1954. He was then employed by the Osceola Public Schools as a bus driver and mechanic. After 37 years, he retired as the director of transportation.

Vic also had repaired lawn mowers and small engines in his home shop. In the early 1960s he helped organize the Polk County Civil Defense. He became a deputy for the county and worked as a dance hall inspector, police officer, assistant chief and twice as acting chief of police for Osceola. He was constable for Farmington Township.

Vic enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved taking FFA boys on their annual fishing trips.

Vic was preceded in death by his parents; wife and special daughter, Elaine.

He is survived by his son, Victor H.; grandson Victor A (Jodi); brother, Glenn (Gloria); sisters, Doris, Lucile (Sim), June (Bill) and Eveie (George); great-grandchildren Hannah and Colton; step-great-grandchildren, Bailey, Amber and Dakota; nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral services were held on May 9, at Zion Lutheran Church in East Farmington, with Pastor Sengbusch officiating. Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Jim LaRue, Dave Demulling, Ron Olson, Arland Getschel, Greg Nelson, Vernon Langenback. Honorary pallbearers were Earl Kask and Blair Dollery.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home of Osceola was entrusted with arrangements.

Marion I. Flatum, 90, of Taylors Falls, Minn., died May 2, 2008, unexpectedly.

Marion was born on March 25, 1928, in Rush City, Minn., to Fred and Gladys Strelow. She was united in marriage to Leonard Flatum on Nov. 6, 1948, in Rush City, Minn. Marion was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Marion was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Melvina; brother, Marvin and son, Michael.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Daniel) Goulet; son, David (Sandy); grandchildren; greatgrandchildren; sister, Agnes Lee and brother, Franklin Strelow.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 9, 2008, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Taylors Falls, Minn. Interment was in Kahbakong Cemetery in Taylors Falls.

The Edling Funeral Home of St. Croix Falls was entrusted with arrangements.

Hazel Agnes Chelmo Hazel A. Chelmo, 90, a resident of Webster, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Spooner.

Hazel was born Jan. 10, 1918, in Siren, to Claus and Grace Johnson. Hazel married Edwin R. Chelmo on June 12, 1938, in Pine City, Minn.

Hazel was a teacher for two years in a one-room schoolhouse before marrying Ed. She was a farmer’s wife. After raising her family she got her degree and taught in Minong, retiring in 1983. Hazel was also a 4H leader and state president of Wisconsin Homemakers. Hazel enjoyed participating in the Retired Teachers Association.

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Joan Kay Stiles; infant grandson, brother, Cecil G. Johnson and sister, Mildred Johnson.

She is survived by daughter, Gail Ann (Bob) Briggs of Towanda, Ill.; son, Daniel E. (Pap) Chelmo of Wautoma; sister, Wilda (Bob) Lindquist of Boulder, Colo.; brother, Louis Merlin (Marilyn) Johnson of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; grandchildren, David Briggs, Sarah Martin, Jonathon Stiles, Colin Stiles, Annette Roskam and Alan Chelmo; nine great-grandchidlren and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 10, at Grace United Methodist Church, with Pastor Cindy Glocke officiating. Music was provided by Inez Buboltz. Interment followed at the Lutheran Cemetery in Meenon Township, Burnett County. Casket bearers were David Briggs, Terry Martin, Jonathon Stiles, Colin Stiles, Lee Roskam and Alan Chelmo. Honorary casket bearers were Robert Briggs and Palmer Stiles. Memorials preferred to the family.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster was entrusted with the arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS Luck Lutheran celebrated Pentecost

Sue Gilhoi receiving a gift from the cross of a red carnation from Kris McCormack. – Photo submitted

LUCK – Luck Lutheran celebrated Pentecost using the traditional Liturgical color red and created a cross of red carnations. Each member of the congregation was then presented a flower to celebrate each of the significant meanings of this Sunday’s Pentecost ... the gift of the Holy Spirit, the baptism of our Christian faith, and Mother’s Day.

The celebration of mothers everywhere was also reflected in the realization that God’s very life, breath and energy lives in, with and among us. Those who are Christians experience this life through Jesus because they see the Spirit so fully manifest in him. Special music was presented by the children of Luck Lutheran and Janet Holdt. - submitted

Confirmation at Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church

Lucille M. Wahl

Kaylene Johnson, daughter of Calvin and Karen Johnson of rural Frederic, was confirmed on Sunday, May 11, at Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church.

Pastor Joy Cook was in charge of the confirmation service.

Standing with Kaylene were her parents, lay leader Carl Warndahl and several members of the congregation. Congratulations were extended to Kaylene Johnson, the newest member of the Lewis church.

Harold Loren Babcock Harold Loren Babcock, 91, a resident of Danbury, died Saturday, May 3, 2008, at his residence. Harold was born Nov. 28, 1916, in Webster, to Herman and Olga Babcock. Harold graduated from Cloverton High School.

Harold was a World War II veteran, and a prisoner of war. Harold married Nancy Garbe on May 28, 1964, in Dubuque, Iowa. Harold worked for the Pine County Highway Department for over 27 years, retiring in 1981. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and fly fishing.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; son, Harold Jr.; brother, Jack; and sisters, Esther (Mike) and Opal (Nikki).

He is survived by his wife; son, Curtis D. (Linda) Babcock of Danbury; brother, Melvin (Irene) Babcock of Stanchfield, Minn.; sister, Roselyn (Leonard) Haas of Spooner; sister-in-law, Lois Babcock of Sandstone, Minn.; grandchildren, Charisse, Haley, Nycole and Curtis Jr. (CJ).

Memorial services were held Friday, May 9, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, with Pastor Cindy Glocke officiating.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster was entrusted with the arrangements.

Lucille M. Wahl, Cumberland, died at the Cumberland Extended Care Unit on May 5, 2008. She was 83 years old.

Lucille was born Nov. 13, 1924, in Anker Hospital of Ramsey County, St. Paul, Minn., to Amelia Bertha (Haas) and Walter Frederick Dieckman. Lucille was raised and grew up east of Cumberland near Hwy. 48.

She attended Emerson Grade School and graduated from Cumberland High School. She worked for a short time at the Twin Cities Arsenal Plant. Lucille met John Wahl at the local, old dances. After dating, they were married in Cumberland at the German Lutheran Church on Sept. 30, 1944.

John and Lucille took over the Wahl home farm, where Lucille was a homemaker raising chickens, a garden, cooking, baking and canning in a very small farmhouse kitchen. She was an amazing cook bringing out the best in many recipes for small family meals and large threshing crews in the neighborhood. She took pride in baking fruit pies and sponge and angel food cakes for special occasions, most always baked from scratch. Lucille helped milk cows when John started working at Stella Cheese in Cumberland. She also worked for a time at Stokely Canning Co. and Jerome Foods in Barron.

Lucille was a member of the Clam Falls Lutheran Church where she was active as a Sunday school teacher, member of the Ladies Aid where she was a Bible study leader, and worked on various committees helping with many church activities over the years. She enjoyed socializing with people at church, in the neighborhood and with extended family. Lucille was an avid reader of the Bible and inspirational books. She shared the love of gardening and nature with her husband, John.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Cynthia; husband John; sisters Marie Hanson and Alberta Loverude; and stepbrother Roy Dieckman.

Lucille is survived by her children, son Gregory (Mary Jane) Wahl, Joliet, Ill., formerly of Rice Lake, daughter Sylvia (Rodney) Chaplin, Frederic; grandchildren Joshua Chaplin and Damian Wahl; and sisters Dorothy Johnson, Spring Park, Minn., and Mercedes (Roy) Wickstrom, Cumberland.

Funeral services were held May 8 at Clam Falls Lutheran Church with the Rev. Larry Juergensen officiating. Burial was in McKinley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Hanson, Betty Hanson, Kevin Wickstrom, Barry Wickstrom, Larry Loverude, Linda LoverudeEdwards and Ernest Johnson.

The Skinner Funeral Home, Cumberland, was entrusted with arrangements.

OBITUARIES Richard “Dick” LaVerne Van Gundy Richard “Dick” LaVerne Van Gundy, Luck, died at Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minn., May 5, 2008, following open-heart surgery. He was 59 years old.

Richard was born Feb. 1, 1949, in St. Paul, Minn., the son of LaVerne H. Van Gundy and Iona (Jensen) Van Gundy. He was baptized and confirmed at the Milltown Lutheran Church. He attended Milltown School and graduated from Unity High School in 1967. During his high school years, he was very active in sports, especially wrestling and gymnastics. He helped on the family farm until graduation.

Dick married Charlaine “Cheri” Rusk and they moved to Coon Rapids, Minn., where he became employed at the Land O’ Lakes Research Farm. Later they moved to Luck and he worked at the Arrow Building Center in Milltown. In 1973 he became self-employed in general contracting. He was a jack-of-all-trades in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanics. He built and worked on many of the buildings in the area.

For several years, his son, Rick, worked with him on the construction team. Dick continued in this line of work until Nov. 22, 2006, when he was severely injured in an automobile accident. Many surgeries and hospital confinements followed until his death.

Dick was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed fishing and made several fishing trips to Canada with family and friends. He liked to hunt, watch and study birds and do gardening. For many years he belonged to horseshoe and pool teams. Special times were spent with Cheri, the children and grandchildren.

Dick was preceded in death by his grandparents, Abraham and Ethel Van Gundy, Louis and Stella Jensen; father, LaVerne Van Gundy; and brothers, Duane and Donald.

He is survived by Cheri, his wife of 41 years; daughter, Paula Tonnar and companion Ronn Voss; son, Rick (Cara) Van Gundy; grandchildren, Harley, Tanis and Isabelle Van Gundy; brother, Darrel of Seattle, Wash.; sister, Kimberly Chinander of St. Paul, Minn.; mother, Iona Van Gundy of Luck; mother-in-law, Dorothy Rusk Larsen of Centuria; six godchildren; many other relatives, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Milltown Lutheran Church on May 13, with Pastor Danny Wheeler officiating. Music was provided by Mike and Cheryl Peper.

Organist was Cheryl Peper. Honorary pallbearers were Timothy Rusk, Jason Kruse, Thomas Rusk, Travis Hansen, Anthony Rusk and Donald Van Gundy Jr. Burial was in the Milltown Cemetery.

The Rowe Funeral Home of Luck was entrusted with arrangements.

Irene Elizabeth Richter Irene Elizbeth Richter, 36, of St. Croix Falls, died Jan. 12, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Croix Falls.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 17, at 3 p.m., at the Luck Senior Center in Luck. Pastor Charles Arndt will officiate the service.

She is survived by her parents, Leslie and Gloria Richter; and brother, Leslie (Marcy) Richter Jr. The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Donald Joseph Bensing Donald Joseph Bensing, 80, a resident of Siren, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Grantsburg.

Donald was born March 9, 1928, to Joseph and Irma (Kurtze) Bensing in Wisconsin.

Donald grew up on the Bensing farm in New Berlin, which is now the location of Eisenhower High School.

He was one of 32 grandchildren of George Bensing, and one of two sons of Joseph Bensing. Donald was a development engineer with Allis Chalmers in Milwaukee, for over 20 years.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Marwen (Mickey).

He is survived by his stepchildren, Deb (Stefan) Benson of Webster, Vicky (Randy) Phelps of Menominee, Mich., and Kathy (Eric) Nimmer of Waterford; brother, Jerry (Jenny) Bensing of New Brighton, Minn.; grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Bensing Scholarship Fund.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at 10 a.m., with one-hour prior visitation at Holy Apostle Church, 16000 W. National Avenue, New Berlin, 262-786-7330. Burial will be following the memorial service at the church cemetery.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster was entrusted with the arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS How muscular is our faith?

our primary objective: eternal life. The writer of Hebrews said that we need to leave behind the lifestyles and sins that hamper our efforts If life is a journey toward the eternal, it to follow Jesus (Hebrews 12:1-2). If my life is sometimes seems a long journey indeed. a journey into eternity, let me continue to take Many become jaded, discouraged, tired, dethe faithful steps. Let me keep perspective and feated. This pilgrimage presents constant allow nothing—sin, heartache, sorrow, comchallenges to the child of God, and yet like placency, neglect, nothing—to keep me from Paul we know that God’s grace is sufficient reaching toward the prize in Christ. to carry us through the bumps and rough While I continue my journey, may I reGarret member spots we encounter (2 Corinthians. 12:9). that others about me are heading to In his letter to the Philippian brethren, Derouin the same goal. This journey to the resurrection the apostle wrote about his past, and the from the dead should be made by every man, great benefits of life he enjoyed by virtue of woman and child who draws a breath of life.

THE his familial legacy (Philippians 3:3-7). AlTogether we form a corps, a community of bethough he was considered blessed in the PREACHER’S lievers who share the same aspirations, the eyes of his world, he said those things were same ultimate desires. “Let us therefore, as worth nothing compared to winning Christ. many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in anyIt was because of his abiding confidence in thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal God, and his fellowship with the Savior, even this unto you. Nevertheless, whereto we have that Paul looked forward to the day when he should already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind be resurrected from the dead and reach the ultimate the same thing” (Philippians 3:15-16). Paul’s descripprize in Christ Jesus. However, in order to reach the tion is reminiscent of military troops who head for the end, the apostle had to press on diligently and finish same destination with each member in step with the his pilgrimage faithfully. others. Why should they not be? They train with the “Not as though I had already attained, either were al- same standard, recognize the same objective, etc. How ready perfect: but I press on, if that I may layhold on that is the church any different? We have the same guide, for which also I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus” (Philip- serve the same Father, seek the same goal. We should pians 3:12). He knew that he had not yet reached his press on and help those about us to step forward also. goal, and that every day was one more step toward a What is your desire for life? Will you press on, leaning reunion with Christ. He was not yet perfect, and cer- on the grace and strength of God to overcome all obtainly inhabited a less than perfect world, but he did stacles? Will you remain unsatisfied until you see the not lose sight of his ultimate goal. shores of glory? (Written by Rick Brumback) “Brethren, I count not myself yet to have laid hold: but If readers have questions or simply wish to know this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are be- more about the Church of Christ, we would like to inhind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, vite them to call 715-866-7157 or stop by the church I press toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of building at 7425 W. Birch St. in Webster. Sunday Bible God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13-14). Sometimes class begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30 we need to clear our vision, forget so many burdens a.m. We also meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Ofthat we lay on ourselves, or that we let the world lay fice hours are Tuesdays through Fridays, 9 a.m. on us. Perhaps we need to think about returning to noon. the simple life, simple in that we are able to leave so many impediments behind and focus more clearly on

Pressing on

The first day out in the perennial gardens and yard, I spend hours bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying to clean out the beds, add soil or fertilizer, dig and pull weeds, Sally Bair and clean up trash. My muscles complain mightily for a few days.

It always takes time, energy, and some pain to get my muscles back PERSPECTIVES in shape. But after a few days of hard work, they begin to gain strength and toughness and I feel better. In fact, I experience a tiredness that actually feels good.

No matter how active I try to be in the winter, my muscles lose a lot of their strength and toughness. If I were to do absolutely nothing, they’d be in a sorry state of atrophy. From that state, it would take gigantic measures and doubtless much pain to get them in shape again.

Some have said that faith is like a muscle that must be used to remain vibrant. It’s a good analogy, I believe. If we don’t use the faith God has given us— truly believing what he says is true—of what use is it for his kingdom?

Abraham is a good example of unwavering faith.

Although Abraham and Sarah were many years past the age of bearing children, God promised that he would give them more children and descendents than there were grains of sand. “And not being weak in faith he…did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith…being fully convinced of what God had promised.” (Romans 4:19) The Bible says that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. As we immerse ourselves in the Word, reading the accounts of past saints, and as we apply it to our lives, our faith will strengthen. Jesus said that whatever we ask when we pray, if we believe we will receive it, we will have it— that is, what we need, not necessarily what we want.

Sometimes it takes a lot of bending (humbly facing trials) and stooping (to help those in need), lifting (our hands in earnest, heart-felt prayer) and carrying (the burdens of others) before we see the results of our efforts. But if we persevere, our faith muscles will gain strength and toughness. It’s worth a try.

Lord, keep us from apathy that weakens our faith. Give us the will and strength to step out in faith, believing that through you we can do all things. In Jesus’ name, amen.

(Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com)

ETERNAL

Church to host breakfast/brunch SIREN - The Siren United Methodist Men are sponsoring a breakfast/brunch at the church on Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.

Traditional Swedish foods will be served, thus the meal is called a Frukost. The prices that were in last Saturday’s Advertiser were incorrect. Advance tickets are $7 and price at the door is $7.50. Price for children under 10 years old is $3.50 and toddlers are free. Come join us for lots of good food and fellowship. You may call 715349-5168 for advance tickets. – with submitted information

PEN

Siren Covenant honors graduates Siren Covenant Church honored the Class of 2008 graduates from their church on Sunday, May 4, with special recognition and a gift. The graduates were also the guests of honor during the coffee hour following worship. They are (L to R): Adam Daniels, Courtney Daniels, Jessie Fung and Kyle Malm Siren, RaeAnn Harmon and Joe Vendela - Grantsburg. (Not pictured, Joe Vendela). – Photo submitted

Bethany celebrates Mother's Day with music

Ladies morning retreat at Frederic Evangelical Free Church FREDERIC – Please join the women of the Frederic Evangelical Free Church on Friday, May 16, for our ladies morning retreat. Sheila Beecroft will share the story of 5month-old Brody’s life; how God had led their family into a deeper level of faith in the midst of a difficult situation and how their family is able to testify of the Lord’s graciousness and his faithfulness to his Word as he continues to heal Brody.

The retreat time is from 9:15 – 11:15 a.m., refreshments are served, and child care is provided. Frederic Evangelical Free Church is located on Old CTH W and Churchwood Lane in Frederic. Please call 715-327-8767 for more information. - submitted

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SIREN – The combined adult and Sunday school choirs at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren performed “This Little Light of Mine” for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11. Bethany’s congregation also recognized Pentecost and the birth of the Christian church this week. Special guests shared an announcement about the August 16 Ignite concert at the Crooked Lake bandshell. The day’s Gospel was John 20:19-23. All are welcome at Bethany. Sunday worship services are held at 8 and 10:30 a.m., with Sunday school at 9 a.m. A midweek fellowship is held Wednesday, with supper at 5:45 p.m., and activities and worship for all ages. For more information, call 715-349-5280. – from Bethany Lutheran Church, Siren

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CHURCH NEWS Mother is baffled by her sons’ boisterous personalities Q: Help! I’m a mother of two sons, and I feel as if I’ve been thrust into a strange new world. Are boys always so rough? Sometimes the noise level in our house is more than I can take! Is this normal?

DR. DOBSON: I’ve got both good and bad news for you - it is normal, so you’d better get used to it and learn to cope! One of my colleagues, Dr. Tim Irwin, once shared his observation that women who have not grown up with brothers are often shocked by the sheer physicality of boys - by the sights and sounds and smells they generate. Some, like you, admit they are completely clueless in knowing how to deal with them. One obvious suggestion is to help boys release their excess energy by getting them involved in activities where fighting, laughing, running, tumbling and yelling are acceptable. Soccer, karate, Little League and football are a few possibilities. Moms also need to keep boys little minds and hands busy. It’s in their best interest to do so. My father once said about our energetic toddler, “if you let that kid get bored, you deserve what he’s going to do to you.” Shirley’s stepfather, who has a South Dakota accent, once said - after babysitting our kids for a week: “Oh, der good kids. You just gotta keep lem out in da open.” Good advice.

••• Q: My teen daughter, Cynthia, and I have incredible fights sometimes. No one has ever gotten to me in quite the way she can. We actually yell at each other when these battles are going on. How unusual is that kind of conflict between mothers and daughters?

And is there hope for us?

DR. DOBSON: Unfortunately, it is very common. Many psychologists have described a “thing” which occurs between some mothers and teenage daughters. Even though they love each other, the friction between them can generate a lot of heat. It probably results from a phe- Dr. James nomenon that has been called “two Dobson women in the kitchen” - a kind of natural competitiveness that occurs between females in the family. It can also be caused by a mother’s inability to cope with an extremely difficult and antagonistic kid. Whatever the source, it can make life unpleasant for several years. I know women who would give their lives for their daughters, yet they say with fire in their eyes, “I don’t even like her very much right now.” That appears to be what you and your teenager are experiencing at this time.

Is there hope for a better relationship in years to come? Yes, I believe you will overcome it. Getting Cynthia through adolescence and into adulthood will change everything. I wouldn’t be surprised if she didn’t become one of your best friends down the road. So, take heart. A better day is coming.

••• Q: What can we do in the meantime? How can I deal with this wildcat who lives under my roof?

DR. DOBSON: Before I answer, tell me what your husband’s relationship with Cynthia is.

•••

FOCUS ON THE

FAMILY

Q: It’s very good. She doesn’t pull the same stuff on him that she does with me. What are you getting at?

DR. DOBSON: He may hold the key to the tension in your home. Fathers can play a valuable role as peacemakers and mediators at a time like this. They can help you ventilate anger and find acceptable compromises where they are appropriate. Cynthia may listen to her dad. When teenagers are greatly irritated with one parent, they will sometimes seek to draw closer to the other. It’s like a nation at war that seeks supportive allies. If fathers are favored in that way, they can calm the troubled waters and keep two women from killing each other. Without this masculine influence, routine skirmishes can turn into World War III. ••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 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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Taylors Falls Christian Women’s Club to meet ST. CROIX FALLS – Flowers and Fairytales is the theme for the Monday, May 19, lunch meeting of the Taylors Falls Christian Women. The group will meet at the St. Croix Falls Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. The spe-

cial feature will be the St. Croix Floral with “A Twist on Old Favorites.” The music will be by Lois Barott, and the speaker will be Brenda Hansen with “A Fractured Fairy Tale.”

The cost is $8 inclusive. Reservations and/or cancellations are very important, and can be had by calling Carrie at 651-257-4741 or Velda at 715-857-5573. – submitted

Webster/Siren After 5 dinner meeting set WEBSTER – The Webster/Siren Area After 5 cordially invites all ladies to a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, May 19, taking place in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church of Webster.

Judy Rubertus of Siren will present the special fea-

ture “Window Dressings 101,” and Twila Quenzer of Webster will provide the music. Brenda Hansen will come from Clintonville to give her talk entitled “Fractured Fairy Tale.” Brenda is a former director of a pregnancy center and is a freelance writer and author.

To make a reservation, please call Jan at 866-8106 or Carol at 349-7006. Cost for the evening is $9 inclusive.

After 5 is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. - submitted

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Students of the Week WEBSTER

GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Isabella Moen has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of Charlie and Shelly Moen. Isabella is a sweet girl and a good friend to all of her classmates. She is a great helper and a hard worker. Her favorite time of the day is play time when she loves to play in the class’ house area.

Brad Knauber has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Leonard and Wendy Knauber. Brad is an honor roll student who is creative, has a good sense of humor, a positive attitude and enjoys working in groups. Brad is involved in church, handbells, choir, band, piano and basketball. He enjoys juggling and playing the piano.

Austin Boykin has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Cynthia Boykin. Austin is an excellent school citizen with a great sense of humor and is well liked by students and staff. Austin is involved in choir, National Honor Society, show choir, drama club, football and golf. He enjoys guitar and drawing. Austin plans to attend Oklahoma State University for business/sports management.

Tyler Peterson has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in third grade and the son of Julie and Kevin Peterson. Tyler is a hardworking student who tries his best all the time. He is very polite, kind and always is willing to help his classmates. Tyler enjoys recess, reading aloud, multiplication, art, music, gym and seeing his friends. He likes playing tag, kickball and basketball.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Parker Steen has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Ron and Kelly Steen. Parker loves sports, both playing and supporting school teams. He loves animals, especially his new dog, Molly.

Parker is a kind-hearted student who always tries his best with school work and is also willing to help his fellow classmates.

Logan Potvin has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Beth and Dan Potvin. Logan is hardworking, her own person and respects teachers and classmates. She is involved in band and choir. In her spare time, she enjoys sitting in trees, singing and reading.

Cherissa Vollendorf has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of David and Valerie Vollendorf. Cherissa has excellent work ethic. She has a very friendly and warm personality that makes her a joy to be around. She does an excellent job of balancing school work, extracurricular activities, church activities and time with her family. Cherissa enjoys dancing, singing, drama and movies.

Hannah Melin has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Dave and Julie Melin.

Hannah is involved in many activities. She is very helpful and reliable when asked to complete a task. She is involved in softball, FFA, 4-H and Jr. Holstein Association. Hannah enjoys playing softball, shopping and listening to music. She plans on attend UWRiver Falls for something in dairy or agriculture.

Annalise Parks has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in second grade and the daughter of Jeff and Wendy Parks. She has one brother, Kullan, who is in kindergarten. Science is her favortite subject because she likes to do experiments. Annalise enjoys drawing and likes art class.

She enjoys waterskiing and camping in summer and downhill skiing in winter, plus traveling.

Alyssa Eisen has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Gene and Wendy Eisen. She is a very conscientious student who is well liked by her classmates.

Alyssa enjoys riding dirt bike, reading, traveling, computer time and running around the track. Her favorite subjects are science and tech and computer because they are fun.

UNITY

Congratulations students on a job well done!

Austin Donahue has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in third grade and the son of Scott and Heather Donahue. Austin has awesome leadership skills, excellent work habits, wonderful behavior and is helpful to others. He is an inspiration to his classmates and all other students.

Randy Juleen has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of John and Melissa Juleen. Randy has a good attitude and a great work ethic. He works very hard and his teachers appreciate the good effort.

Jake Davison has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Scott and Shari Davison of Centuria. Jake participates in drama and Upward Bound. He enjoys fishing and hunting in his spare time and plans to attend college after high school for either drama or law enforcement.

Math Masters of Minnesota competition GRANTSBURG – Math Masters of Minnesota began as a fifth-grade math competition program in 1989, with teams from 44 schools taking part. In 1995 the competition was expanded to include sixth-graders and this year there are approximately 4,000 fifth- and sixthgraders registered to compete. Schools are encouraged to involve as many of their fifth-and sixth-grade students as possible in the use of the Math Masters packet of challenge preparation materials. A team selection test is provided to assist coaches in choosing students to represent their school.

Teams from private, as well as public schools may compete in Math Masters.

The support of companies and foundations for this math competition is essential. Contributing corporations include

Shown in no particular order are Richard Schneider, Christopher Parker, Nathan Swenson, Laura Drohman and Alyssa Taylor from Grantsburg Middle school who participated in the regional math Masters competition May 3. – Photo submitted

The Hormel Foundation as well as other individual and business contributors.

The 18 teams consisted of a total of 87 fifth-grade students from schools such as New Richmond, Durand, Barron, St. Croix Central and Cumberland, among others.

The Grantsburg fifth-graders earned many awards in both the individual and team rounds, including a second-place finish overall. Following are the indivdual awards given to the students from Grantsburg: Fact Drill Round: Nathan Swenson, 14th place; Richard Schneider, 12th place and Christopher Parker, 3rd place.

Team Round: First place, New Richmond East; second place, Grantsburg and third place, St. Croix Central in Hammond. – submitted

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MAY

THURSDAY/15 Amery

• Poker, 1 p.m., at the senior center.

• Adult/Infant/Child CPR Certification at ARMC, 6-8:30 p.m., 715-268-8000.

Dresser

Coming events

Dresser

Frederic

Frederic • Pray and Walk, gather at Zion Lutheran Church, 8:30 a.m., 715-472-2062.

• Whist played at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Ruby’s Pantry distribution at the school bus garage, 5 p.m. No income limits. Questions call 715-327-4143.

Luck • American Legion & Auxiliary #255 meeting at the village hall, 7 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

Osceloa

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.; Skipbo, 11 a.m.-noon; blood pressures, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; general meeting & potluck 12:30 p.m. and 500 cards, 6:30 p.m., at the senior center.

• The Natural Step speaker series at the National Park Visitor Center, 5:30-7 p.m.

• Polk County United Aging Group meeting at the Community Room of The Royal Oaks Apartments, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Attorney Steve Swanson will be the speaker.

St. Croix Falls

Siren

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.; Skipbo 11 a.m.-noon, 500 cards & dominos, 12:30 p.m., at the senior center.

• Burnett County Law Enforcement Memorial Service at the Burnett County Government Center, noon, 715-349-2121.

• Lund/Brown American Legion Post 132 meets at the village office building, 7 p.m.

Siren

Webster A badger pauses while making new digs for himself. - Photo by John Reed

Milltown

Grantsburg • Birds of Crex birding tour celebrating Natural Resource Foundation Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 715-463-2739.

Webb Lake

FRIDAY/16

Milltown • Clothing Share sponsored by the Lutheran church, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Frederic

St. Croix Falls

• Ladies Morning Retreat at the Frederic Evangelical Free Church, 9:15-11:15 a.m., 715-3278767.

• Pokeno played at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Frederic Citizen of the Year Banquet at Hacker’s Lanes, 6 p.m.

• Bird walk at Interstate Park, 7-9 a.m., 715483-3747.

St. Croix Falls • Bingo, 1 p.m., at the senior center.

SATURDAY/17 Danbury

• Earth Fair 2008 at Forts Folle Avoine, 10 a.m.3 p.m., 715-635-2197.

Dresser • Bethesda Lutheran Church’s 9th-annual yard and garden sale at the church, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Frederic • Communitywide garage sale, 715-327-4271.

• Food, fellowship & games at the senior center, noon.

Kiss If you’re lonely and there’s no one to kiss, whatcha gonna do?

This duck has the solution. Kiss your reflection in the water. Photo by Carl Heidel

• Red Cross blood drive at Siren Covenant Church, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• Lioness Club monthly meeting at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY/21 Balsam Lake

• South Milltown 4-H Fundraiser garage/bake sale at Schwartz residence, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Community Club rummage sale at the community hall, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Clam Falls

• TotTime, a fun-filled hour of Bible story, music, craft & snack for preschoolers, toddlers & adults held at Peace Lutheran Church, 9:3010:30 a.m., 715-755-2515.

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• Support group for people with bipolar disorder and depression at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m. Call 715-327-4436 for more info.

FRI. & SAT./16 & 17

Balsam Lake • Polk County Republican Party meeting in the West Conference Room of the government center building, 2:30 p.m.

• American Red Cross CPR adult classes at the Polk County Red Cross Office, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

• Coffee hour at the Lutheran church, 9 a.m.

• VFW Post #4186 & Auxlilary Spaghetti Dinner at the hall, 4:30-7 p.m.

• Burnett County Cancer Survivor Dinner at Grace United Methodist Church, 5:30 p.m., 715463-5725.

at First Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.

Siren

Star Prairie • Lions Club Consignment Auction, 11 a.m., 715-648-5275.

MON. & TUES/19 & 20 St. Croix Falls

• Polk County Ag & Household Clean Sweep at the recycling center. Mon. 1-4 p.m., Tues. 9 a.m.-noon, 715-483-1088, 715-485-9294.

MONDAY/19 Amery

• Swedish Furkost Breakfast/Lunch at the United Methodist Church, 8-11 a.m.

• Drop-off day for Lioness annual yard sale at the Lions building, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-3492400.

• Bingo, 6:30 p.m., at the senior center.

• North Country Master Gardeners plant sale at the ag research station, 8 a.m.

• D.B.S. meeting at the hall, 5:30 p.m. Potluck, meeting & fellowship.

Spooner

Trade Lake • Lake Improvement Assoc. meeting at the town hall, 9 a.m.

SUNDAY/18 New Richmond

• Immaculate Conception Catholic Church’s Our Lady of May Fest, beginning at 8 a.m., addition info at www.ic-church.com.

St. Croix Falls • Sunday Breakfast at the American Legion Post 143, serving 8 a.m.-noon.

Frederic • Spade cards at the senior center, 1:30 p.m.

Luck Osceola • Polk County Genealogical Society meets at Rocky Waters Restaurant, 7 p.m., 715-294-3447.

St. Croix Falls • Art group, 9:30 a.m.-noon; knitting & crocheting, 1-3 p.m. at the senior center.

TUESDAY/20 Amery

• Stamping & scrapbooking, 6 p.m., at the senior center.

• Sjoland Lodge 5-635, Sons of Norway meet

• American Red Cross CPR infant/child classes at the Polk County Red Cross Office, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Frederic • Pokeno played at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Siren • The Burnett County Council of the American Legion will meet at the village office building beginning at 5:30 p.m., 715-349-5051.

THURSDAY/22 Amery

• Hand/foot cards, 12:30 p.m., at the senior center.

Balsam Lake

• American Red Cross First Aid classes at the Polk County Red Cross Office, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Frederic • 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• Support group for people with bipolar disorder and depression at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m. Call 715-327-4436 for more info.

Luck • CPR/AED Awareness class at the Luck School, 6-8:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • Exercise, 10-11 a.m.; Skipbo, 11 a.m.-noon; crafts, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 500 cards, 6:30 p.m., at the senior center.

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Graduation Issue

Inter-County Leader

Our local schools Congratulations on a fine achievement

Class of 2008!

Webster High School

Frederic High School

Grantsburg High School

Unity High School

St. Croix Falls High School

Siren High School

Luck High School

Inter-County Leader graduation issue • 2008

Inter-County Leader

Matthew Alden

Parents: Patrick and Jennifer Alden Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Austin Boykin

Parents: Cynthia Boykin and Jay Boykin Plans after graduation: Attend Oklahoma State University for business management and sports management.

Alexandria J. Delosier

Parents: Andrew Delosier and Sallie Bachmann Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout for psychology.

Dustin Gabrielson

Parent: Peggy Gabrielson Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stevens Point for general resource management with emphasis on wildlife law enforcement.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - Page 3

Frederic Class of 2008

Benjamin G. Anderson

Parents: Gregory Anderson and Leah Anderson Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for dairy science.

Latasha Campbell

Parents: Robert and Jennifer Campbell Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for early childhood education.

Knowl Douglas

Parents: Kevin and Tina Douglas Plans after graduation: Attend WITC for auto maintenance technician.

Danielle Gadbois

Parent: Dawn Demamas Plans after graduation: Attend St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn., for a registered nurse.

Benjamin R. Anderson

Caitlin Anderson

Parents: Bonnie Chenal Parents: Dean and Terry and Ken Chenal Plans after graduation: Anderson Plans after graduation: Attend a technical colRochester lege for nursing.

Attend Community School and Technical College for criminal justice.

Peter Carlson

Parents: Bruce and Molly Carlson Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for land use planning.

Russell Fjorden

Parents: Sue and Mike Radke Plans after graduation: Start roofing with brother-in-law.

Haris Ghazi

Parents: LeAnn and Eugene Richter Plans after graduation: Attend medical college back in India.

Lisa Chelmo

Parents: Cheryl and Johnny Chelmo Plans after graduation: Attend Mankato State University for dental hygiene.

Kenneth Fowler

Lucas Anderson

Parents: Rick Anderson and Cara and Chuck Holicky Plans after graduation: Attend college.

Melanie Chenal

Parents: David and Nancy Chenal Plans after graduation: Attend the University of North Dakota for preoptometry.

Sean Fox

Perry Anderson

Parents: David Anderson and Sue Olson Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Air Force and then attend college for electrical engineering.

Arthur Coen

Parents: Dale and Jean Coen Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Alyssa Fuller

Parents: Ken and Mimi Fowler Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Parents: Ray Buggert and Carole Fox Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Air Force for engineering.

Parents: Victoria Britton and Terry Britton and Kevin Fuller and Tammy Fuller Plans after graduation: Attend Art Institute of Sacramento, Calif., for graphic design.

Trevor Giller

Heidbjort Gudmundsdottir

Kanan Hackett

Parents: Susan Tietz and Wayne Giller Plans after graduation: Attend school for mechanics or small engine repair.

Parents: Kenny and Kris Hackett Parents: Kim Daeffler Plans after graduation: and Bryce Daeffler Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Superior.

Finish college in Iceland.

Inter-County Leader graduation issue • 2008

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Graduation Issue

Inter-County Leader

Frederic Class of 2008

Samuel Halverson

Parents: Barbara Grill and Wesley Halverson Plans after graduation: Attend Brown College in Minnesota for game design/software engineering.

Kendra Letch

Parent: Ivy Letch Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Rice Lake for accounting.

Savanna Pearson

Ashley Heine

Megan Neumann

Parents: Al and Sue Neumann Plans after graduation: Attend the College of St. Scholastica for premedicine.

Juan Polanco

Parents: Lonny and Terri Pearson Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Superior for music education.

Parents: Barry and Merry Berdal Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Cody Rowell

Chandra SchellHeimstra

Parents: Dale and Laura Rowell Plans after graduation: Attend WITC for small engine and auto mechanic.

Steven Hulteen

Parents: Gregory and Parent: Teri Hulteen Kaye Heine Plans after graduation: Plans after graduation: Attend WITC. Attend Chippewa Technical College for medical diagnostic sonography.

Parents: Laurel Heimstra and Pat Heimstra Plans after graduation: Attend Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising for project management and design.

Nolan Neumann

Parents: Wallace Neumann and RaeLynn Johnson Plans after graduation: Attend St. Cloud for aviation.

Alexandra Puetz

Parents: Elisabeth Franzen and Stephen Puetz Plans after graduation: Attend college for electrical engineering.

Erin Schmidt

Parents: Brad and Kelly Schmidt Plans after graduation: Attend College of St. Scholastica for physical therapy.

Christi Jensen

Parents: Dale and Amy Jensen Plans after graduation: Attend WITC for nursing.

Jeremy Olson

Parents: Brad and Vicky Olson Plans after graduation: Take over running the family farm.

Aftin Purcell

Parents: Wallyce Purcell and Dan Schneider Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Chippewa Valley Tech for nursing.

Amy Soppeland

Parents: Michael and Mimi Soppeland Plans after graduation: Attend College at Moorhead for music/education.

River Karl

Parents: Perry and Kessia Karl Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Madison.

Jessica Owens

Parents: Roger and Kim Owens Plans after graduation: Attend Carthage College for education.

Laura Richter

Parents: Eugene and Leanne Richter Plans after gradation: Undecided.

Nathan Stackhouse

Parents: Jay Stackhouse and Brenda Johnson Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Barron and then transfer to Madison for music.

David Leggitt

Parents: Steve Leggitt and Jan Leggitt Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Army Reserve for mechanics and possibly attend school.

Michelle Owens

Parents: Walter and Joyce Owens Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for dairy science.

Amanda Robinson

Parents: Diane Robinson and Brad Robinson Plans after graduation: Enlist in the U.S. Air Force.

Holly Stoner

Parents: Steve and Terri Stoner Plans after graduation: Attend Augsburg College for secondary education.

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Frederic Class of 2008

Alicia Strenke

Parents: Ardell and Shelly Strenke Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Ethan Surbaugh

Parents: Kris and Gary Surbaugh Plans after graduation: Attend North Dakota University for commercial aviation.

Kyle Swenson

Parents: Rick and Patty Swenson Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Twin Cities for architecture.

Roy White

Parents: Richard and Josie Penberthy Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for automotive maintenance technician.

Dustin Taylor

Parents: Terry and Jane Taylor Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Suthasinee Tilokruangchai

Parents: Dr. Steve and Brenda Tesch Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Kelly Wondra

Parents: Jay and Patty Wondra Plans after graduation: UW-Stevens Attend Point for physical therapy.

Christopher Waddel

Parents: Art and Kristin Martin Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Pui Yu Yim

Parents: Steve and Tamara Larson Plans after graduation: Attend college for economics.

Frederic’s Top Ten

Class Motto: "Either we will find a way, or we will make one."

Class Colors: Navy Blue and Silver Class Flower: Orchid

Megan Neumann

Megan Neumann Kyle Swenson Amy Soppeland Holly Stoner Melanie Chenal River Karl Lisa Chelmo Erin Schmidt Alexandria Delosier Ashley Heine

Kyle Swenson

CONGRATULATIONS FREDERIC GRADUATES FROM THESE BUSINESSES:

Affordable Quality Anderson Construction Avalon Bass Lake Lumber Bernick Companies Bremer Bank Burnett Dairy Co-op Burnett Medical Center Carquest of Frederic

Chell Trucking Countryside Inn Daeffler Quality Meats Daeffler Trucking Drs. Harlander & Tesch Ed’s Auto Body Fiedler Ford Four District AODA Partnership Four Seasons Wood Products Frederic Area Sanitation Frederic Grocery Frederic Nursing & Rehabilitation Community Frederic Country Club Frederic Fuel Company Frederic Holiday Frederic Stop Frederic Wash House

Frontier Trails Riding Stables Great Northern Outdoors Grindell Law Offices Hair Designs Hole in the Wall Casino Indianhead Credit Union Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association Dale A. Johnson, CPA Lakeland Communications Gene Johnson Construction Larsen Auto Centers Linda’s Family Child Care Luck Medical Clinic A division of Amery Regional Medical Center

Marek Chiropractic Office MarketPlace Foods Masonry Builders

North Land Ambulance #975 Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company Pioneer Bar Polk-Burnett Ray’s Firestone Rowe Funeral Home Rural American Bank - Luck Skol Bar State Farm Insurance Corey Arnold St. Croix Valley Business Clinic Sterling Bank The Medicine Shoppe The Rose Garden Timbers Theatres U.S. Bank Wal-Mart Supercenter Wayne’s Foods Plus

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Grantsburg Class of 2008

Kassia Alderton

Zena and Parents: William Boettner Plans after graduation: Work/attend college for elementary education.

Megan Branstad

Parents: Peter and Kayleen Branstad Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout for apparel design and development.

Zachary Corbin

Kayla Alderton

Parents: Zena and William Boettner Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-New Richmond for early childhood education.

Allison Briggs

Parents: George and Laurie Briggs Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for business.

Michael Corty

Parents: Craig and Kimberly Corbin Plans after graduation: Attend California Lutheran University for multimedia.

Parents: Roger and Jane Corty Plans after graduation: Continuing school, undecided where.

Travis Erickson

Charles Falk

Parent: Virginia Erickson Parents: Dave and Mary Plans after graduation: Falk Attend college.

Plans after graduation: Attend college for acting.

Ethan Ames

Parents: Brian and Arlu Ames Plans after graduation: Enlist in the National Guard.

Dana Burnham

Parents: Jeff Burnham and Rose Burnham Plans after graduation: Attend Century College for interior design.

Adam Dahl

Parents: Rodney and Janet Dahl Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout for engineering.

Alysia Fehrman

Parents: Lilly and Bill Erickson and Mike Malone Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout.

Jennifer Anderson

Parents: Bryan and Debbie Anderson Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Eau Claire for nursing.

Melissa Burton

Maarja Anderson

Parents: Todd and Renee Anderson Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Madison for communications.

Sasha Chell

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Ausha Arnold

Parents: Corey and Shellmarie Arnold Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth.

Shawn Chute

Parents: Samuel and Correna Burton Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout for early childhood education.

Parents: Dennis and Jeanine Chell Plans after graduation: Attend Concordia University of Wisconsin for business.

Parents: Lisa and Ralph Britton Plans after graduation: Attend college for video programmer/computer technician.

Nathan Dahlberg

Michelle Davidsavor

Amanda Durand

Parents: Dan Dahlberg and Torry Dahlberg Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth.

Hannah Finch

Parents: Jeff and Tracey Finch Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Oshkosh for psychology.

Parents: Tony and Dawn Parents: Mitch and Okyo Durand Plans after graduation: Davidsavor UW-Stevens Plans after graduation: Attend Point.

Attend college.

William Gonzalez

Parents: Wilma and Dave Volkmann Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Marines or Coast Guard.

Madison Graves

Parents: Richard and Diane Graves Plans after graduation: Attend Bethel University for journalism.

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Robert Hansen

Parents: Sue and Jim Wessels Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for journalism.

Saif Imam

Parents: Sharif and Yasmin Imam and Roger and LuAnn Wood Plans after graduation: Attend IBA/Shulich for BBA/CPA.

Sean Kutz

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Grantsburg Class of 2008

RaeAnn Harmon

Parents: Virginia Harmon and the late Joe Harmon Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for massage therapy/ nursing.

Stephanie Jensen

Parents: Jason and Wanda Jensen Plans after graduation: Attend UW-La Crosse for psychology.

Anthony LaMere

Parents: Ken and Pat Kutz Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Oshkosh.

Parents: Tony and Sue LaMere Plans after graduation: Work and attend college.

Melissa Luedtke

Cody Marek

Parents: Wayne and Sharon Luedtke Plans after graduation: Attend college for cosmetology.

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Parents: Gary and Jeanne Marek Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-New Richmond for agri power and equipment repair technician.

Alyssa Hintz

Parents: Todd and Priscilla Hintz Plans after graduation: Attend Arizona School of Massage for massage therapy.

Kevin Johnson

Parents: Karl and Sharon Johnson Plans after graduation: Attend UW-La Crosse for business or education.

Nicholas Larsen

Marielle Hoag

Parent: Sandra Peterson Plans after graduation: Attend St. Catherine’s for women’s studies/ sociology.

Vanessa Kleiss

Parents: Rod and Georgianne Kleiss Plans after graduation: Attend college for biology and French.

Ashley Larson

Parents: Rick and Lois Larsen Plans after graduation: Work and attend UWRiver Falls.

Parents: Mike Larson and Elisa Efterfield Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for business.

Alison McKinley

Alexander Merrifield

Parents: Tim and Beth McKinley Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stevens Point for predental.

Parents: Larry and Cindy Merrifield Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Marines.

Carson Holmquist

Parents: Brenda Holmquist and Tom and Sue Holmquist Plans after graduation: Work.

Brittany Kozak

Kirsten Ilgen

Parents: Brett and Sharon Ilgen Plans after graduation: Attend Winona State University for nursing.

Chandra Krout

Parents: Jerry Kozak and Tami Lindquist Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for nursing.

Parents: Julie Anderson and Rod Krout Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth for premed.

Dominic Leibel

Khrystyne

Parents: Andrea Garbe Lindgren and Tom Leibel Parents: Carl and Sharon Plans after graduation: Lindgren Traveling.

Plans after graduation: Attend St. ScholasticaDuluth for premed.

Derik Meyer

Parents: Greg and Christi Meyer Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-New Richmond for agri power and equipment repair technician.

Brandon Mogel

Parents: Keith and Brenda Mogel Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for psychology.

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Grantsburg Class of 2008

Crystal Morris

Parents: Roger and Janette Morris Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-New Richmond for teachers assistant.

Amanda Peterson

Priscilla Morris

Parents: Timothy Morris and Anita Garza Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Navy, for registered nurse.

Katty Peterson

Alex Nelson

Parents: Anthony and Kerri Nelson Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-New Richmond for automated packaging technician.

Emily Prazak

Parents: Lynette Wesenberg and Bryan Peterson Plans after graduation: Attend Minneapolis Business College for graphic design.

Parents: Mike and Tracy Peterson Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth for business.

Parents: Joel and Bonnie Prazak Plans after graduation: Attend Macalester College.

Alyssa Ryan

Alan Schwartzbauer

Zebedee Shadis

Parents: Mitch and Sherry Ryan Plans after graduation: Attend UW-La Crosse.

Donald Syring

Parents: Donald and Julie Syring Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-New Richmond for small engines.

Parents: Dan and Janet Parents: Joe and Linda Shadis Plans after graduation: Schwartzbauer WITCPlans after graduation: Attend Cambridge for generals.

Work.

Jessica Teich

Parents: Shellie Johnson and Scott and Kristi Teich Plans after graduation: Attend Century College for dental.

Joseph Vendela

Parents: Don and Tracie Vendela Plans after graduation: Attend Oak Hill Christian-Bemidji for park ranger.

LaShawn Nohrenberg

Parents: Virgil and Dee Nohrenberg Plans after graduation: Attend Vermillion Community College for watershed management.

Michael Preissing

Parents: John and Peggy Preissing Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stevens Point for art.

Laura Skifstad

Parents: Glen and Terri Skifstad Plans after graduation: Attend Le Cordon Bleu for baking/pastry arts.

William Walker

Parents: Kristine Goepfert and Jason Blomberg Plans after graduation: College/work.

Lukas Olson

Parents: Skip and Ann Olson Plans after graduation: Attend St. ScholasticaDuluth.

Rebecca Radtke

Parents: Chris and Leslie Radtke Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth for premed.

Nicole Staples

Parent: Lori Aronson Plans after graduation: Attend Pine Technical College for nurses aide.

Kristi Weaver

Parents: David and Cary Weaver Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Shawn Pavlik

Parents: Ronda Taber and Dan Pavlik Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Marines.

Jeanne Reis

Parents: Paul and Melissa Reis Plans after graduation: Attend Northwestern Technical College for early childhood education.

Jesse Swanson

Parents: Steve Swanson and Dianna Bosak Plans after graduation: Attend ATS for heavy equipment operator.

Jonathan Wieser

Parents: Joe Wieser and the late Shari Sargent Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Duluth.

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Grantsburg Class of 2008 Jacob Wilhelm

Parents: Ron and Nancy Wilhelm Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Air Force.

Simone Workman

Parents: Mike and Sheila Workman Plans after graduation: Attend International Christian University for biology/veterinary med and Japanese.

Jared Yerke

Parents: Vickie and David Johnson and Jeff Anderson Plans after graduation: Attend Minneapolis Business College for computers.

Grantsburg's Honor Students Class Motto: "We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust our sails."

Class Colors: Black and Purple Class Flower: White Daisy with

Khrystyne Lindgren

Purple Statice

Jennifer Anderson Maarja Anderson Ausha Arnold Megan Branstad Melissa Burton Adam Dahl Michelle Davidsavor Madison Graves Kevin Johnson Vanessa Kleiss Ashley Larson Khrystyne Lindgren Alison McKinley LaShawn Nohrenberg Katty Peterson Emily Prazak Rebecca Radtke Alyssa Ryan Laura Skifstad

CONGRATULATIONS GRANTSBURG GRADUATES FROM THESE BUSINESSES: Bass Lake Lumber Bernick Companies Bont Chiropractic Burnett Dairy Co-op Burnett Medical Center Countryside Inn Daeffler Quality Meats Daeffler Trucking Ed’s Auto Body Farmers Independent

Telephone Co. Fiedler Ford Four District AODA Partnership Gary Nelson Insurance Agency Hole In The Wall Casino Holiday StationStores Grantsburg Indianhead Credit Union

Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association Larsen Auto Centers MarketPlace Foods Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company Polk-Burnett State Farm Insurance Corey Arnold Timbers Theatres

U.S. Bank Wal-Mart Supercenter Wild River Sport Cycle

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Luck Class of 2008

Chelsie Anderson

Parents: Ross and Gwen Anderson Plans after graduation: Attend Pine Technical College in Pine City, Minn. for L.D. education.

Darcy Brenholt

Parents: Deb Brenholt and Dale Brenholt Plans after graduation: Attend school for massage therapy.

Justin Eley

Jessica Antonson

Parent: Amy Holdt and Rick Antonson Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth, maybe for predentistry.

Kayla Bubendorf

Parents: Ross and Gwen Anderson Plans after graduation: Attend Century College for graphic design.

Kody Erickson

Parents: Tina Hermanson and Joe Schallenberger Plans after graduation: Attend WITC.

Parents: Linda and Jim Svoboda Plans after graduation: Attend Arizona Golf Academy.

Jordan Gross

Megan Hacker

Parents: Bill and Vicki Gross Plans after graduation: Attend Mesabi Range for construction.

Parents: Brian and Sheri Hacker Plans after graduation: Attend Aveda Institute in Minneapolis for cosmetology.

Virginia Armour

Parents: Richard and Therese Armour Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Madison and then the School of Pharmacy.

Laura Byl

Parents: Mike and Joyce Byl Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for elementary education.

Melissa Erickson

Parents: Tom and Debbie Erickson Plans after graduation: Attend UW - Barron County for generals and then study photography.

Russel Harr

Parents: Donna and Lee Harr Plans after graduation: Attend Wyotech for motorcycle mechanics.

Steven Ball

Parents: Ted Ball and Kris Ball Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Shuqing Chen

Host parents: Lori and Brent Hostrup Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Ryan Flodin

Parents: Darrell and Diana Flodin Plans after graduation: Attend Le Cordon Bleu.

Casey Hatten

Parents: Scott and Melanie Hatten Plans after graduation: Attend college for graphic design or film school.

Brian Benson

Parents: Scott and Sheila Benson Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-New Richmond.

Travis Close

Parents: Tom and Tammy Close Plans after graduation: Attend UND for sales engineering.

Britta Giller

Parents: Jim and Carol Giller Plans after graduation: Attend Argosy University for vet tech.

Aalyssa Holdt

Parents: Jeff Holdt and Sherri York Plans after graduation: Attend Minneapolis Business College for office administration.

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Iner BorchardtJeppesen

Parents: Joy Borchardt and Mark Jeppesen Plans after graduation: Attend college for food science.

Brianna Dietmeier

Parents: Pat and Juanita Dietmeier Plans after graduation: Attend WITC - New Richmond for early childhood education.

Hannah Goneau

Parents: Brant and Kathy Goneau Plans after graduation: Attend Century College in White Bear Lake, Minn. for journalism.

Brett Holdt

Parents: Lisa Nick and Jack Holdt Plans after graduation: Attend school for electricity.

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Tanya Holm

Parents: Ken and Bev Bystrom Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for speech pathology.

Josie Kurkowski

Parents: Stephanie Kurkowski and Patrick Kurkowski Plans after graduation: Attend McNally Smith College of Music for musical performance.

Sarah Olson

Parents: Jeff and Martha Olson Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Tyler Petersen

Parents: Ron and Beth Petersen Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stevens Point.

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Luck Class of 2008

Derek Holzknecht

Cassandra Johnson

Parent: Jill Holzknecht Parents: Curt and Nancy Plans after graduation: Johnson Enlist in the Army.

Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Barron County for generals, then a bigger school.

Karen Lund

Host parents: Maggie and Paul Peterson Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Harlan Opitz

Parents: Al and Kristene Opitz Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Mason Potvin

Parents: Don and Beth Potvin Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Madison for legal studies.

Jordyn McGinnity

Parents: Renae McGinnity and Shawn McGinnity Plans after graduation: Atttend Viterbo University for secondary English education.

Tyler Otlo

Parents: Gary and Judy Otlo Plans after graduation: Attend Minneapolis Business College for graphic design.

Chelsea Rasmussen

Parents: Dave and Lori Rasmussen Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Twin Cities for biology.

Kelly Johnson

Parents: Lyle and Darlene Johnson Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for ag business or ag education.

Kyle Melin

Parent: Tammy Clark Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-New Richmond for welding.

Benjamin Panek

Parents: Roger and Vicki Panek Plans after graduation: Enlisted as a Army Reserve Medic with the 379th Engineer Battalion in Eau Claire and then attend UW-Eau Claire for criminal justice.

Walter Rich IV

Parents: Wally and Connie Rich Plans after graduation: Attend the University of Minnesota and major in ecology, evolution and behavior.

Ryan Johnson

Parents: Robin Mattson and Mark Johnson Plans after graduation: Attend Lakeshore Technical College for dairy herd management.

Brent Moore

Parents: Cris and Melanie Moore Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake.

Mathew Petersen

Parents: Scott and Nicole Spencer Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for automotive technician.

Cody Richert

Parents: Patty and Jim Richert Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout for business management.

Mitchell Klatt

Parents: John and Pam Klatt Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Eau Claire for business or medical studies.

Nathan Nelson

Parents: Michael and Rochelle Nelson Plans after graduation: Attend San Diego Golf Academy in Phoenix, Ariz., for an associate’s degree in golf course management.

Sarah Petersen

Parents: Maggie and Paul Petersen Plans after graduation: Attend Aveda Institute for cosmetology.

Ashley Schebo

Parents: Les and Joanne Schebo Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Barron County for two years’ and then transfer to a four-year university for elementary education.

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Luck Class of 2008

Franziska Schmidt

Lacy Sellent

Host parents: Peter and Christal Demydowich Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Parents: Rick and JoAnn Sellent Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Barron County, and then transfer to Northland College in Ashland for environmental science.

Blaine Stevens

Samantha Talmadge

Parent: Rian Stevens Plans after graduation: Work for two years and then attend Wyotech for diesel mechanics.

Parents: Dave and Deb Talmadge Plans after graduation: Attend The Wisconsin College of Cosmetology in Green Bay.

Amber Sipper

Parents: Robert and Laurie Robinson Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Luis Villanueva

Host parents: Alex and Tammy Villanueva Plans after graduation: Travel to Puero Rico and visit my family and then enlist in the Navy or Army.

Nicholas Skow

Emily Smith

Parents: Mike Smith and Nancy Webster-Smith Plans after graduation: Attend Mankato to become an RN.

Parents: Jeff and Joni Stage Plans after graduation: Attend WITC- Superior for business.

Cole Wickstrom

Samantha Wilkinson

Erica Wilson

Parents: Kevin and Diane Wickstrom Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for automotive technician.

Parents: Tim Wilson and Parents: Larry and Linda Wendy Delesha Plans after graduation: Glenn Plans after graduation: Attend Augsburg CollAttend college for dairy ege and pursue a career in the medical field. herd management.

Luck's Honor Students

Class Motto: "You have brains

in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." – Dr. Seuss Joshua ZappaBehrens

Parents: Kristi and Todd Bjorlin Plans after graduation: Enlisted in the U.S. Air Force for tactical aircraft maintenance apprentice.

Briana Stage

Parents: Michael and Michelle Skow Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake or New Richmond for welding or criminal justice.

Gina Armour

Class Colors: Red, White & Black Class Flower: Lily Ashley Schebo

Laura Byl Melissa Erickson Megan Hacker Tanya Holm Kelly Johnson Mitchell Klatt Jordyn McGinnity Ben Panek Sarah Petersen Tyler Petersen Mason Potvin Chelsea Rasmussen Walter Rich Lacy Sellent Emily Smith Briana Stage Samantha Talmadge

CONGRATULATIONS LUCK GRADUATES FROM THESE BUSINESSES: Bernick Companies Cardinal Shop Community Insurance Daeffler Quality Meats Daeffler Trucking Dugout Bar & Grill Fiedler Ford Flowers Forever Flying Pie Pizza Hog Wild BBQ & Grill Holiday StationStores Indianhead Credit Union Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association

Dale A. Johnson, CPA Lakeland Communications Lakeview Nails Larsen Auto Centers Luck Golf Course Luck Lumber Luck Medical Clinic - A Division of Amery Regional Medical Center

Luck Saddlery & Outfitters MarketPlace Foods Maxwell Heating & Air Conditioning Nails by Cathi & Tanning North Land Ambulance #974

Northside Auto & Equipment Sales, Inc. Oakwood Inn Parts Plus of Luck Pawn Gallery Peper Tire & Alignment Polk-Burnett Rowe Funeral Home Rural American Bank, Luck Scott Mellon/Edina Realty Superior Siding Sterling Bank Timbers Theatres The Scoop

U.S. Bank Van Meter’s Meats View Hair Studio Wal-Mart Supercenter Wayne’s Foods Plus

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St. Croix Falls Class of 2008

Rebecca Alden

Parents: Jeanne Alden and Gregory Alden Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for equine science.

Sasha Bryant

Parents: Wendy Bryant and Michael Bryant Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Barron for psychology.

Alexander Daniel

Tobias Andra

Parents: Greg and Teresa Veldhouse Plans after graduation: Attend Anna-Freud Schule/Lufthansa Hamburg for commercial aviation pilot.

Trygve Chinander

Parents: Chris and Claire Chinander Plans after graduation: Attend UW-La Crosse for sports science and medicine.

Farrah DeSmet

Parents: Chris and Nancy Daniel Plans after graduation: Attend Chippewa Valley Tech. College for criminal justice.

Parents: Troy and Lisa DeSmet Plans after graduation: Attend UW - Stevens Point for music.

Kimberly Dudek

Francis Fossum

Parents: Troy and Lisa DeSmet Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Parents: Barbara Fossum and Jeffery Fossum Plans after graduation: Attend a barber school.

Heather Asp

Parents: Dennis and Mary Asp Plans after graduation: Attend WITC for nursing.

Samantha Clausen

Parents: Ben and Michelle Clausen Plans after graduation: Attend Ozark Technical Community College for business.

Paige Dillman

Parents: Ron and Jill Dillman Plans after graduation: Attend Winona State University for nursing.

Blake Frenning

Parents: Kelly and Linda Larson Plans after graduation: Attend Minneapolis Business College.

Bailey Bernitt

Parents: Shane and Brenda Bernitt Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for marketing.

Jeanna Colombo

Parents: Lynn Museus and Steve Colombo Plans after graduation: Attend Argesy University for veterinary technology.

Alicia Dorsey

Parents: Tami Dorsey and Michael Dorsey Plans after graduation: UM-College of Liberal Arts.

Erica Frokjer

Parents: Alan and Virginia Frokjer Plans after graduation: Attend University of Minnesota for prelaw.

Melinda Beyer

Parents: William and Marsha Beyer Plans after graduation: Attend Lawrence University.

Mitch Culver

Erinn Bloomer

Parents: Heidi Bloomer and Larry Bloomer Plans after graduation: Attend University of St. Thomas for prelaw.

Anthony Dagestad

Parents: Janet Mabry and Kenneth Culver Plans after graduation: Attend WITC - New Richmond for automated packaging system technician.

Parent: Julie Gray Plans after graduation: Attend college for computer programming, engineering and graphic design.

Melissa Doty

Kelsey Douglass-

Parent: Jeanne Doty and White Guardian: DeAnne Doty Parents: Tom and Denise Plans after graduation: Douglass-White Attend WITC. Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Madison for premed.

Michaela Frokjer

Parents: Dean and Kelly Frokjer Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth for graphic design.

Kayla Gall

Parents: Larry and Lisa Rohm Plans after graduation: Attend Century College for interior design.

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St. Croix Falls Class of 2008

Steven Gebhard

Parents: Daniel and Michelle Gebhard Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Superior.

Jameson Hoffman

Parents: Richard and Gloria Vollmer Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for architectural drafting and design.

Kyle Kammerud

Danielle Hamann

Parents: Clarence and Karla Hamilton Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Jonathan Huttner

Justin Johnson

Parents: Christopher and Parent: Eric Huttner Plans after graduation: Clarissa Johnson Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Undecided.

Dustin Kieckhoefer

Parents: Pat Spengler and Jeff Kammerud Plans after graduation: Attend Art Institutes International of Minnesota for art and animation.

Parents: Robert and Colleen Kieckhoefer Plans after graduation: Attend WITC - New Richmond for automated packaging systems technician.

Jacob Larcom

Breanna Larson

Parents: Jeff and Julie Larcom Plans after graduation: Attend Winona State University for elementary education/nursing.

Chase Hamilton

Parents: Rob and Kim Hamann Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout for psychology.

Parents: Bart and Dawn Larson Plans after graduation: Attend College of St. Scholastica-Duluth for psychology.

Michael Kingery

Parents: Jerry and Rhonda Kingery Plans after graduation: Attend college for fine arts.

Daniel Larson

Parents: Jeffrey and Jody Larson Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Army Reserve.

Riley Hawkins

Parents: Richard and Patricia Katzmark Plans after graduation: Attend Century College.

Terena Johnson

Enya Hinck

Parents: Thomas and Nanette Hinck Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Twin Cities for stage arts.

Mitchel Judkins

Chelsi Hoag

Parents: Larry and Sandi Hoag Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth.

Gregory Kadrmas

Parents: Keith and Cheryl Johnson Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Parents: Michelle Bengtson and Eric Judkins Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Parents: Laurie Warndahl and Greg Kadrmas Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout for biology or psychology.

Ashley Knutson

Steven Kolve

Leah Konecny

Parents: Erik and Alicia Knutson Plans after graduation: Attend WITC - New Richmond for early childhood education.

Melinda Linke

Parents: Gail Linke and Robert Linke Plans after graduation: Attend Globe University for vet tech program.

Rudolph Parents: Sandra Kolve Parents: Konecny and Sandy and Stanley Cherry Plans after graduation: Mattson Attend Fox Valley for Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Superior for mechanic. psychology.

David Lund

Parents: Heather Gaylord and Kevin Lund Plans after graduation: Attend UW-La Crosse for athletic training/ physical therapy.

Kysaundra Luttinen

Parents: Cindy Luttinen and Darin Luttinen Plans after graduation: Attend Minneapolis Business College for graphic design.

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St. Croix Falls Class of 2008

Jared Martin

Parent: Sheryl Villa Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Joshua Newell

Parents: Robert and Beth Newell Plans after graduation: Attend Dunwoody for mechanics.

Matthew Peterson

Parents: Mark Peterson and Patti Donahue Plans after graduation: Attend Minneapolis Business College for travel and hospitalities.

Nicole Roy

Karissa Mewes

Shoshanna Mike

Parents: Daniel and Andrea Mewes Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth for elementary education/ early childhood studies.

Parents: Steven Mike and Susan Mike Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Kallyn Norlander

Christopher

Travis Pomeroy

Alexandra Radinzel

Parents: Todd and Nuckles Kathleen Norlander Parents: Sherry Petznick Plans after graduation: and Scott Petznick Undecided.

Plans after graduation: Attend North Central Univeristy for youth ministry/worship leading.

Parents: Brad and Jenny Parent: Debra Pomeroy Plans after graduation: Radinzel Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Undecided.

Jodi Sandgren

Parent: Deborah Roy Parents: Richard and Plans after graduation: Traci Sandgren Undecided.

Plans after graduation: Attend WITC - New Richmond for early childhood development.

Matthew Schardin

Jacob Miller

Parents: Leonard and Claudine Ayde Plans after graduation: Attend WITC for welding.

William Olson

Parents: Robert and Susan Olson Plans after graduation: Attend WITC for computer technician.

Justin Rikkola

Parents: Scott and Heidi Rikkola Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Jeffery Schuler

Parents: Scott Schuler Parent: Carol Bloom Plans after graduation: and Monica Schuler Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Attend UW-Stout.

Kelli Nellessen

Parents: Ronald and Jolene Nellessen Plans after graduation: Attend WITC for massage.

Skyler Peper

Parents: Dawn Field and Brian Peper Plans after graduation: Attend Century for radiologic technology.

Daniel Roach Parents: David and Debra Roach Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Madison for political science/law studies.

David Siqueiros

Parents: Bradley and Barbara Siqueiros Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Twin Cities for astrophysics.

Ashley Nelson

Parents: William and LuAnn Nelson Plans after graduation: Attend Pine City Technicial College for LPN.

James Peterson

Parents: Eric and Elizabeth Peterson Plans after graduation: Attend UW - Barron County.

Rufino Rodriguez

Parent: Dana Marek Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for biochemisty and microbiology.

William Springer

Parents: Jon and Bonnie Springer Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Madison for biochemistry.

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St. Croix Falls Class of 2008

Sarina Stage

Parents: Richard and Darlene Stage Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-New Richmond.

Steve Tucker

Parents: Ann Tucker and Allen Tucker Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Green Bay.

Sarah Stanze

Parents: Ann Moryn and Kurt Stanze Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Jordyn Vanderwerf

Parents: Mark and Cindy Vanderwerf Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth for premed.

Erika Stone

Parent: Shawn Murphy Plans after graduation: Attend Winona State University.

Emily Wallin

Parents: Katy Wallin and David Wallin Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Alyson Sullivan

Parents: John and Angela Sullivan Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout for psychology.

Chase Walters

Parent: Peggy Walters Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Madison for engineering.

Cory Thompson

Parent: Debbie Thompson Plans after graduation: Attend Century.

Kaelie Ward

Marissa Williamson

Parents: Darien Williamson and Liz Williamson Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth.

Miranda Wilson

Parents: Karen Dillon and Scott Wilson Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Enya Hinck Chelsi Hoag Mitchel Judkins Breanna Larson David Lund

Parents: Gina Nygren and Tim Wedekind Plans after graduation: Attend CVTC- Eau Claire for criminal justice.

Melinda Beyer

Jacob Yunker

Parents: Joel and Maureen Yunker Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Air Force.

St. Croix Falls Honor Students Melinda Beyer Erinn Bloomer Alicia Dorsey Kelsey DouglassWhite

Ryan Wedekind

Parents: Michael and Julie Ward Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth for musical theater.

Kelsey Douglass-White

Amanda Trombley

Parents: Gordon and Barbara Trombley Plans after graduation: Attend Winona State University.

Class Motto: Never give up - never back down.

Class Colors: Blue and White Class Flower: White Rose

Daniel Roach Steve Tucker Jordyn Vanderwerf Chase Walters Marissa Williamson

CONGRATULATIONS ST. CROIX FALLS GRADUATES FROM THESE BUSINESSES: Anderson Furniture Bank Mutual BARBer Shop Barb’s Family Hair Care Baribeau Implement Bernick Companies Bont Chiropractic Chateau St. Croix Winery City of St. Croix Falls Clyton's Hardware Dalles Auto Sales David Moris Century 21, SCF Eagle Valley Bank Edina Realty Edling Funeral Home F & A Dairy

Fiedler Ford Greatland Transportation Service Greene Implement Indianhead Credit Union Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association Kassel Tap Kent's Perennials and Wild Bird Store Kurtz Angus Farm - JSC Innovations LCC Lampert's Larsen Auto Centers Luck Medical Clinic - A division of Amery Regional Medical Center

MarketPlace Foods Majestic Falls Martens' Jewelry McCormack Dental Office Polk-Burnett Rural American Bank - Luck Sand Country Party St. Croix Falls Eye Associates St. Croix Family Dentistry St. Croix Outdoors St. Croix Tavern Steven Swanson AAL Tangen Pharmacy Tires Plus U.S. Bank

Uncle Donuts Village Pizzeria, Dresser Wayne's Cafe Wild River Flags Wal-Mart Supercenter

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Cory Abbott

Parents: Scott and Tina Abbott Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Jace Carter

Parent: Toni Carter Plans after graduation: Attend Riverland in Aston, Minn., for computer technology.

Courtney Daniels

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Siren Class of 2008

Alysha Alden

Parents: Paul and Kelly Martin and Jeff Alden Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls.

Jake Chell

Parents: Dawn Jewell and Jeff Chell Plans after graduation: Ride my bicycle.

Elizabeth Daniels

Parents: Dayton and Nancy Daniels Plans after graduation: Attend Augsburg College for music therapy.

Parents: Lee and Julie Daniels Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls.

Ryan Friel

Jessie Fung

Parents: Steve and Donna Friel Plans after graduation: Attend trade school for construction, or do something with music or poetry.

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Parents: Cheung Yuen Ying and Fung Kwok Sing Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Eau Claire, then transfer to UWMinnesota for mathematics.

Thaddeus Baasch

Parents: Jackie Baasch and Gregg Baasch Plans after graduation: Attend UW - Stevens Point.

Tom Chosa

Parents: Carmen LaForte and Aaron Griffen Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Oregon.

Jordan Decorah

Parents: Jennifer Bearheart and Michael Decorah Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Blake Hall

Parents: Dave and Julie Hall Plans after graduation: Attend CVTC in their transfer program, then to UW-Green Bay.

Larissa Bartheidel

Parents: Peggy Simon and Jim Smith Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for business.

Amanda Coen

Parents: Tracey and Joe Coen Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Grant Downard

Parents: Roni and Lori Heller Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Melissa Horwath

Parents: Jonna Nesgoda and Alan Horwath Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Christine Berglind

Sydney Berneth-

Parents: Darell Berglind Doran and Hyang Berglind Parents: John and Kelly Plans after graduation: Doran Attend tech school.

Plans after graduation: Attend Hamline University.

Michael Covey

Parent: Rose Mulroy Plans after graduation: Attend WITC for welding.

Renee Fischbach

Adam Daniels

Parents: David and Pam Daniels Plans after graduation: Attend UW - Stevens Point for business administration.

Travis Freese

Parents: Vicki and Bruce Fischbach Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Parents: Ron and Kathy Freese Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls.

Tim Jewell

Taylor LaPointe

Parents: Kim and Daryl Parent: Rana LaPointe Plans after graduation: Jewell Plans after graduation: Attend culinary school.

Attend technical college for drafting/design.

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Siren Class of 2008

Kyle Malm

Amanda McIntire

Parents: Laurie and Jeff Parent: T.J. McIntire Gerhardson and Jen and Plans after graduation: Jeff Krumrie Undecided.

Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for business.

Jordan Potvin

Parents: Michelle and Glenn Lysdahl Plans after graduation: Attend Western Technical College in La Crosse.

Lynette Renberg

Parents: Kevin and Michelle Renberg Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth for premedicine.

Jennifer Mitchell

Parents: John and Rose Howe and Greg and Tara Mitchell Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Madison for actuarial science.

Jessica Sanders

Parents: Pete and Sue Weideman (deceased) Plans after graduation: Attend Indianhead Home Health Care Services to become an inhome nurse.

Marcus Morris

Parents: Brad and Wendi Morris Plans after graduation: Attend Ripon College for video production/journalism.

Bill Scanlon

Parents: Debra Fields and Bill Scanlon Plans after graduation: Start a band, then possibly attend Ridge Water Technical College to become a music teacher.

Britteny Muus

Charisse Phernetton

Parents: James and Therese Muus Plans after graduation: Attend Scholastica in Duluth for educational media and technology.

Parents: Kim and Scott Phernetton Plans after graduation: Attend Art Institute of Seattle for audio production.

Kelley Wampfler

Parents: Debbie and Warren Wampfler Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Platteville for criminology/forensic investigation.

Class Motto: "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different." - Coco Chanel

Courtney Daniels

Class Flower: White Rose Class Colors: Emerald Green and

Siren Honor Students

Midnight Black

Britteny Muus

Elizabeth Daniels Jennifer Mitchell

CONGRATULATIONS SIREN GRADUATES FROM THESE BUSINESSES: Adventures - A Sport Pub and Cafe Bernick Companies Bremer Bank Burnett Dairy Co-op Burnett Medical Center Cashco Building Supplies Daniels Plumbing and Heating Daeffler Quality Meats Daeffler Trucking Ed’s Auto Body Fiedler Ford Fishbowl Insurance

Agency Four District AODA Partnership Fourwinds Market Hole In The Wall Casino Indianhead Credit Union Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association Jenneman’s Hardware Hank Kris’ Pheasant Inn Larsen Auto Centers Lee’s Sports Little Turtle Hertel Express Madden’s Steakhouse

MarketPlace Foods Moms for Kids Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company Olsen & Son Drug, Siren Polk-Burnett Pour House Russ’ Old Fashioned Meats Siren Dairy Queen Siren Telephone Company Sterling Bank T.J.’s Marine The Shops at the Lodge Timbers Theatres

U.S. Bank Wal-Mart Supercenter

Wayne’s Foods Plus Yourchuck’s True Value

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Unity Class of 2008

Justin Anderson

Justin Bader

Parents: Tom and Mary Anderson Plans after graduation: Attend WITC for architectural design.

Parents: Jeff and Melissa Bader Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Eau Claire for business management.

Jenielle Deiss

Hannah Ditlefsen

Parents: Al and Rosemary Deiss Plans after graduation: Attend tech school and work.

Ryan Flaherty

Parents: Dan Flaherty and Angie Nelson Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Superior for business.

Parents: David and Lisa Ditlefsen Plans after graduation: Attend Century College and then transfer to University of Minnesota.

Sophie Florer

Parents: Maxine and Steve Florer Plans after graduation: Taking online courses to become a freight broker.

Angela Berthold

Parents: Mary BertholdJohnson and Bob Johnson Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Eau Claire for environmental science or music - voice.

Keila Dunsmoor

Parents: Eric and Debra Dunsmoor and Lori Hansen Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Eau Claire for child psychology.

Cassandra Fox

Briana Bielmeier

Mike and Parents: Colleen Bielmeier Plans after graduation: Attend UW-La Crosse for optometry.

Dan Duxbury

Parents: John Duxbury and Sharon Ronnenberg Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Kayla Fuller

Parents: Tom and Angie Fox Plans after graduation: Attend Century College for nursing associate’s degree.

Parents: Sandi Fuller and Scott Lessard Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth for teaching social studies.

Emily Hoehne

Kari Holland

Josh Bjornson

Parents: Darin and Tania Bjornson Plans after graduation: Attend WITC for generals and then ITT Tech for something with drumming and sound.

Christina Edgell

Parents: Steve and Karen Edgell Plans after graduation: Attend WITC - New Richmond.

Sasha Garbow

Parents: Patricia Villebrun and Rick Garbow Plans after graduation: Work and maybe attend college to become a chef.

Cory Crowell

Parents: Chad Crowell and Darren and Lana McKenzie Plans after graduation: Work full time and then attend school in the fall.

Jacob Farah

Parents: Michelle and Mitch Farah Plans after graduation: Work.

Colton Gordon

Parents: Amber and Randy Gordon Plans after graduation: Attend Stout after taking a year off.

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Alex Greenwold

Parents: Rose Meyer and Jim Greenwold Plans after graduation: Work and attend a technical college in the area.

Benjamin Hendricks

Parents: Darrell Hendricks and Christi Hendricks Plans after graduation: Attend Stout for a packaging engineering degree.

Parent: Charlie Hoehne Parent: Glenda Holland Plans after graduation: Plans after graduation: Attend Viterbo Univer- Become a CNA. sity in La Crosse for pharmacology.

David Hraychuck

Parents: Dave and Ann Hraychuck and Shelly Scarlett Plans after graduation: Attend Vermillion Community College for a degree in science.

Ashley Hutton

Parents: Amy Williamson and Jeff Hutton Plans after graduation: Attend Winona State University for accounting.

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Unity Class of 2008

Annie Jepsen

Parents: Roy and Lorna Jepsen Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for occupational therapy assistant.

Amanda Lefler

Parents: Douglas and Noreen Lefler Plans after graduation: Attend UW - Barron County for art and design.

Danielle Martin

Parents: Gordon Martin and Wendy Sattre Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Charity Moore

Parents: David and Michelle Moore Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Eau Claire.

Rylee Johnson

Parents: Terry Johnson and Jarilyn Johnson Plans after graduation: Attend a four-year college for a degree in history.

Ethan Lehman

Patrick Jones

Parent: Kathy McKenzie Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for psychology.

Andrea Leis

Parents: Brenda and Jeff Lehman Plans after graduation: Attend school to be a chef.

Parents: Karen and Tom Leis Plans after graduation: Attend college.

Mitchell Mattson

Kimberlie May

Parents: Mary and Parent: Wade Mattson Plans after graduation: Rodney May Plans after graduation: Attend college.

Undecided.

James Moore

Parents: David and Michelle Moore Plans after graduation: Attend a technical college.

Sharla Moore

Parents: Greg and Heather Moore Plans after graduation: Attend Century College for business management.

Ky Larson

Parents: Jim Larson and Dodie Larson Plans after graduation: Attend a tech school for construction or auto mechanics.

Charles Leveen

Parents: Scott Leveen and Roxanne Bording Plans after graduation: Work during the summer, already attending at WITC in the wood tech program.

Amelia McKinney

Parents: Danny and Heidi McKinney Plans after graduation: Work and volunteer at Unity’s Early Childhood classes.

Danielle Morgan

Parents: Tina Ploss and Dan Morgan Plans after graduation: Attend Century College for generals and radiology.

Taylor Larson

Parents: Jeff and Kari Larson Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Madison for premed.

Dan Livingston

Parents: Jerald and Pam Livingston Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for dairy herdsmanship and A.I. technician.

Jennifer McMeekin

Parents: Robert and Julie McMeekin Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout for apparel design and development with a minor in history.

Ridge Mosay

Parent: Deloris Mosay Plans after graduation: Attend University of Phoenix for real estate.

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Tiffany Larson

Parents: Mike and Janis Larson Plans after graduation: Attend Century College for medical assisting.

Brian Mabry

Parents: Mark and Donna Mabry Plans after graduation: Attend school for heavy equipment operator and maintenance at Staples, Minn.

Judi Minke

Parents: Rex and Judy Minke Plans after graduation: Work.

Jennifer Mueller

Parents: Richard and Darlene Mueller Plans after graduation: Attend WITC for a CAN certificate and then attend WITC for medical administration specialist.

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Unity Class of 2008

Lisa Muller

Parents: Bruce and Karen Muller Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls and eventually go to dentistry school.

Katie Radke

Parents: Jim and Kris Radke Plans after graduation: Attend Minn. School of Cosmetology and then for massage therapy.

Marissa Mulvehill

Parents: Todd Mulvehill and Teri Hanson Plans after graduation: Attend CNA at Century College and then continue education to become a registered nurse.

Alex Rakotz

Parents: Cheryl McKellar and Paul McKellar Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Air Force.

Kendra Nelson

Parents: Chris and Kelly Nelson Plans after graduation: Attend Winona State University for elementary education.

Dustin Rakotz

Parent: Cheryl McKellar Plans after graduation: Attend WITC for business.

Todd Nutter

Parents: Mike and Kim Nutter Plans after graduation: Attend Chippewa Valley Technical College for firefighter and paramedic.

Tim Reed

Parents: Dean and Sue Reed Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout for engineering degree.

Alex Peper

Parents: Dan and Carrie Peper Plans after graduation: Attend college for dietetics and become a nutritionist.

Brianna Schmid

Parents: Terry and Cindy Schmid Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Air Force.

Lance Peper

Parents: Greg and Tara Foeller and Brad Peper Plans after graduation: Attend WITC - New Richmond for ag mechanic and crop farming.

Aaron Schmidt

Parents: Jami Schmidt and Terry Larsin Plans after graduation: Attend college in Sheboygon for biology.

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Ethan Schmidt

Micah Simon

Parents: Ed and Joanne Schmidt Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for mechanical design technology.

Parents: Kathy Foeller and Vernon Simon Plans after graduation: Attend college.

Andrea Thompson

Brittany Toland

Parents: Jo Thompson and Vern Lowe Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout for graphic design.

Parents: Roy and Sherrie Toland Plans after graduation: Attend WITC for early childhood education.

Amber Springer

Parents: Melody and Alan Springer Plans after graduation: Attend Rochester Community Technical College for veterinary technician.

Cory Tunheim

Parents: Tracy and Kim Tunheim Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout for architecture or engineering.

Elliot St. Amand

Parents: Tom and Mardi St. Amand Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for EMT basic and then become a paramedic.

Cody Turnquist

Parent: Joyce Turnquist Plans after graduation: Attend Vermillion Community College for law enforcement.

Leah Stratmoen

Parents: Pamela and Phillippe Stratmoen Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Amy VanDeBrake

Parents: Melody and Edward VanDeBrake Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for agriculture education.

Chad Strilzuk

Parents: Greg and Brenda Strilzuk Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth for business.

Brittany Vollrath

Parents: Jeff and Jody Vollrath Plans after graduation: Attend Century College for interior design.

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Unity Class of 2008

Bryn Vollrath

Parents: Jeff and Jody Vollrath Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Eric Wester

Parents: Rick Wester and Lisa Baillargeon Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout for generals and then UWEau Claire for criminal justice.

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Chelssy Wytaske

Parents: Peggy Gunderson and Mark Wytaske Plans after graduation: Attend Winona State for social work.

Unity's Honor Students

Class Motto:

What lies behind us ad what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

Angela Berthold

Class Flower: Gerbera Daisy Class Colors: Red, white and blue Taylor Larson

Angela Berthold Taylor Larson Charity Moore Kendra Nelson Hannah Ditlefsen Kayla Fuller Kimberlie May Briana Bielmeier Tim Reed Ethan Schmidt Sharla Moore Eric Wester Justin Bader Ashley Hutton Danielle Morgan Lisa Muller Ryan Flaherty Emily Hoehne Benjamin Hendricks

CONGRATULATIONS UNITY GRADUATES FROM THESE BUSINESSES: Balsam Lake Hardware Bernick Companies Community Insurance Dale A. Johnson, CPA Fiedler Ford Hair’s The Thing Tanning & Nails

Holiday StationStoreBalsam Lake Indianhead Credit Union

Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association Jeff’s Small Engine Lakeland Communications Larsen Auto Centers Luck Medical Clinic A Division of Amery Regional Medical Center

Luck Saddlery & Outfitters MarketPlace Foods

Milltown Appliance & Heating Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company Polk-Burnett Reed’s Sunnyside Marina Rural American Bank Sterling Bank Steve’s Appliance Plus Tire Experts

Wal-Mart Supercenter U.S. Bank

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Webster Class of 2008 No Photo Available

Amanda Alberg

Barbie Antill

Elizabeth Baer

Parents: Laura Alberg and Terry Sheffler Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Superior.

Parents: Paula Antill and Charles Antill Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for accounting.

Parents: Tammy and Karl Baer Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Eau Claire for nursing.

Jesse Bentley

Chelsey Bereiter

Shannon Conroy

Parents: Tony Bentley and Darcy Bentley Plans after graduation: Attend AIT for the Army and then attend tech school for diesel mechanic.

Elise Eichman

Parents: Floyd and Lisa Eichman Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Parents: Andy and Parents: Dorinda and Clare Conroy Cheryl Bereiter Plans after graduation: Plans after graduation: Attend Oshkosh Univer- Attend UW-Eau Claire for neuroscience. sity.

Dale Emberson

Parents: Larry and Barbara Emberson Plans after graduation: Work.

Melissa Erickson

Parents: Sherry Feldhacker and Dave Erickson Plans after graduation: Attend Gogebic in Ironwood, Mich., for nursing.

Mathew Bambery

Parent: Kim and Barry Zubrod and Dan Bambery and Cindy Peterson Plans after graduation: Work.

Alyssa Damewood

Parents: Lori Trott and Paul Berg Plans after graduation: Attend Art Institutes International of Minnesota for interior design.

Deborah Faught

Parents: Gary and Karen Faught Plans after graduation: Attend Lake Superior College for radio/television broadcasting.

Hannah Belland

Parent: Amy Belland Plans after graduation: Attend Rice Lake Technical College for business management.

Rachel Davis

Parents: Kyle Davis and Patti Davis Plans after graduation: Attend college for nursing.

William Fish

Parents: Paula Hoefs and Bill Fish Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth.

Lance Benjamin

Parent: Tracy Taylor Plans after graduation: Work in construction on the casino in Danbury.

Kelly Joy Dupre

Parents: Allen and Diane Kleidon Plans after graduation: Attend college for sign language interpreter.

Leighann Flatten

Parents: Fred and Georgeann Flatten Plans after graduation: Attend Bemidji State University for nursing.

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Colleen Foote

Parents: Mark Foote and Judy Foote Plans after graduation: Attend Luther College for sports medicine.

Brandon Fornengo

Parents: Tim Fornengo and Heather Fornengo Plans after graduation: Attend UW-La Crosse.

Chase Fornengo

Parents: Tony and Sheila Fornengo Plans after graduation: Work on the family farm.

Ashley Garrity

Parents: Kristina Osborne and Mike Wynzeen Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout to become a special needs teacher.

Dylan Geske

Parents: Mark Geske and Lisa Daniels Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Brian Gibbs

Parents: Kevin and Ritsue Gibbs Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stevens Point for prepharmacy and basketball.

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Webster Class of 2008

Dustin Gramer

Gary and Parents: Wendy Gramer Plans after graduation: Working on road maintenance.

Cameron Hughes

Parents: Tim and Julie Hughes Plans after graduation: Attend technical college and play junior hockey.

Kathryn Krause

Parents: Mark and Deanna Krause Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for horticulture.

Ashley Hanson

Robert Hendry

Parents: Leroy and Parent: Cindy Seaman Candy Hanson Plans after graduation: Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Attend WITC for early childhood education.

Leah Janssen

Jamison Johnson

Samantha Hogle

Parent: Kim Hogle Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Superior for psychology.

Joshua Johnson

Parents: William and Maria Janssen Plans after graduation: Attend WITC-La Crosse for massage therapy.

Parent: Margaret Johnson Plans after graduation: Attend WITC for massage therapy.

Parents: Larry and Monica Johnson Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Morris.

Mathew Krear

Michael

Justin Larson

Parent: John Larson Parents: Mary Krear and Kurkowski Jr. Jerry Krear Parents: Mike Plans after graduation: Plans after graduation: Kurkowski Sr. and Work at the casino.

Work.

Lorraine Quatmann Plans after graduation: Attend Chippewa Valley Tech for electrical linesman.

Andrew Holmquist

Parents: Steve and Kitty Holmquist Plans after graduation: Attend Bethel College.

Tessa Johnson

Parents: Gordon and Barbara Johnson Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Cathrine Loso

Parents: Troy and Terri Picton Plans after graduation: Undecided.

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Bryan Holmstrom

Parents: Scott and Penny Holmstrom Plans after graduation: Work.

Jamie Kopecky

Parents: James and Amy Kopecky Plans after graduation: Attend UM-Duluth for music education.

Jordan Lubich

Parents: Theresa Lubich and Scott Lubich Plans after graduation: Body guard of Holy Spittaz.

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Alex Main

Parents: Greg and Sue Main Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Eau Claire.

Cody Mattison

Parents: Mike and LuAnn Mattison Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stevens Point for wildlife ecology/DNR.

Anthony Mensen

Parent: Teresa Haak Plans after graduation: Attend Bemidji State University for exercise science and physical therapy.

Jamie Mitchell

Parent: Charles Mitchell and Tracy Madson Plans after graduation: Work/college.

Anthony Nowling

Parents: Doug and Melanie Nowling Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Stout.

Asa Olson

Parents: David and Susan Olson Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Madison for English.

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Webster Class of 2008

Johnathon Packard

Joshua Payson

Parents: Jerry and Julie Packard Plans after graduation: Work.

Parents: Anthony and Jodi Payson Plans after graduation: Enlist in the U.S. Army for military police, then attend Bemidji State University for criminal justice.

Ronald Ritchey

Brandie Sjoholm

Parents: David Ritchey Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Matthew Strese

Parents: Randy and Lynn Strese Plans after graduation: Attend Chippewa Valley Technical College for electrical power distribution.

Nicholas Wolfe

Parents: Steven and Teresa Wolfe Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Parents: Victoria Sjoholm and Robert Sjoholm Plans after graduation: Attend Indian River College in Fort Pierce, Fla., for social work.

Cody Studeman

Parents: Marvin Studeman and Roxanne Studeman Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Army.

Jules Zappa

Parents: Herbert and Barb McNeely Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Navy and try out for the SEALS.

Jared Phernetton

Parents: Tracy Phernetton and the late Russ Phernetton Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Miranda Spafford

Rhonda Parents: Spafford and Bob Spafford Plans after graduation: Undecided.

Amanda Taylor

Parents: Joe Taylor and Kelly Tank Plans after graduation: Attend Lake Superior College for respiratory care practitioner.

Avery Pierce

Parents: Thomas and Brenda Pierce Plans after graduation: Attend UW-River Falls for preveterinary medicine.

Andrew Staples

Parents: Richard Staples and Barb Preddy Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Army – military police.

Brian Thill

Parents: Dan and Linda Thill Plans after graduation: Track and basketball, wildlife management and sports medicine.

Brian Prelgo

Parents: Lori Prelgo and Eric Garvey Plans after graduation: Enlist in the Army National Guard/college.

Danielle Staples

Parents: Teresa Packard and Richard Johnson Plans after graduation: Attend Chippewa Valley Tech for drug and alcohol counselor.

Peter Walsh

Parents: Joseph and Rebecca Walsh Plans after graduation: Ministry.

Aimee Rinnman

Parents: Kris and Monte Rinnman Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Eau Claire for journalism.

Shannon Steiner

Parents: Allen and Julie Steiner Plans after graduation: Attend UW-Superior.

Katie Waltzing

Parents: Mike and Jean Waltzing Plans after graduation: Attend college.

Class Colors: Black and Orange Class Flower: Gerbera Daisy

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Webster Class of 2008 Webster Top Ten Brian Gibbs

Brian Gibbs Aimee Rinnman Elizabeth aer Jamie Kopecky Anthony Mensen

Asa Olson Nick Wolfe Leighann Flatten Shannon Conroy Cody Mattison

Aimee Rinnman

CONGRATULATIONS WEBSTER GRADUATES FROM THESE BUSINESSES: Ace Hardware of Webster Adventures - A Sporting Pub and Cafe Austin Lake Greenhouse Benton A-1 Septic Bernick Companies Bremer Bank Burnett Medical Center Burnett Dairy Co-op Cashco Building Supplies CopyCat Hearth & Home Crow Bar Danbury Hardware & Building Center Dividend Lumber Ed’s Auto Body Fiedler Ford Fishbowl Insurance

OUR

Agency Four District AODA Partnership Four Star Sports Gandy Dancer Saloon Gary and Rhonda Erickson Auctioneers Hole In The Wall Casino Holiday StationStores Hopkins Sand and Gravel Ike Walton Lodge Indianhead Credit Union Ingalls Family Medicine Clinic Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association Kris’ Pheasant Inn

2008

Larsen Auto Centers Little Turtle Hertel Express MarketPlace Foods Mangelsen’s Satellite Nexen Group, Inc. Northwest Interiors Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company Polk-Burnett Pour House Timbers Theatres TJ’s Marine The Main Store The Tap U.S. Bank Voyager Village Country Club

Wal-Mart Supercenter Wayne’s Foods Plus Webster Chiropractic Clinic Yellow Lake Golf Course Yellow Lake Lodge Yellow River Pharmacy Yellow River Saloon

GRADUATES, A CLASS ACT

We’re so proud of you, graduates, for passing the test and getting the job done. You’ve shown that you can set a goal and go for it! Now you’re moving on to bigger challenges and better opportunities. We wish you the best of luck as you pursue your dreams, wherever they may take you.

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Congratulations graduates you’ve made us proud!

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Leader INTER-COUNTY

Serving Northwest Wisconsin

Graduation Issue

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE in honor of

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE

Sun., May 25, 4 - 8 p.m.

Blake Hall

Dustin Taylor

Dean & Terry Andersons 3371 150th St. Frederic, Wis.

for

Sunday, May 25

Saturday, May 24

Rick & Patty Swenson 406 E. Birch St. Frederic, Wis.

Our Home 3230 140th St. Frederic

1 - 6 p.m.

456059 38Lp

456060 38Lp

4 - 8 p.m.

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

456052 38Lp

Kyle Swenson

in honor of

Sunday, May 18

at

OPEN HOUSE

Siren Senior Center

for

JESSICA OWENS

OPEN HOUSE GRADUATION PARTY

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE

Knowl Douglas

412 350th Ave. Frederic, Wis.

3485 117th St. Frederic

456058 38Lp

In Honor Of

Lisa Chelmo Mon., May 26

At Lisa’s Home 21965 Spirit Lake Rd. Frederic 456315 38Lp

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE For

Roy K. White

Sat., May 24, 2 - 6 p.m.

At

Penberthy & White 3281 50th St./Cty. O Frederic 456222 38Lp

Heine Residence 501 Benson Rd. Frederic, Wis.

OPEN HOUSE for

Ben G. Anderson Sun., May 25, 2008 4 - 8 p.m.

at his home 3139 80th St. Frederic

OPEN HOUSE

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE

Holly Stoner

Samantha Wilkinson

for

Honoring

Sunday, May 25 4 - 10 p.m.

Lonny & Terri Pearson 456192 38Lp

456193 38Lp

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE 2 - 6 p.m.

2 p.m. - ?

Noon - 4 p.m.

1-3 p.m. at the home of 3460 115th St. Frederic, WI

Everyone Welcome!

Kenny & Kris Hackett

Sat., June 28, 2008

Saturday, May 24

Saturday, May 24,

Saturday, May 31, 2 - ? p.m.

318 355th Ave. Frederic, WI

honoring SAVANNA PEARSON

Ashley Heine 4 p.m. - ?

Michelle Owens

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

Sun., May 25, 2008

in honor of

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE

At Our Home At 511 Wis. Ave. N. Frederic, WI

for

Ben R. Anderson

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE

Ardell & Shelley Strenke

456056 38Lp

456053 38Lp

1 to 4 p.m.

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE For

CORY ABBOTT

Saturday, May 17, 2 - 5 p.m.

At Our Home: 7107 Burnikel Road Siren

Class Of 2008

967 - 353rd Ave. Frederic, Wis. Please join us!

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE Honoring

Jessica Antonson Sat., June 7 4 to 8 p.m.

456347 38Lp

456097 38Lp

Frederic, Wis.

Will Be Held

456050 38Lp

at

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

In Honor Of

Kanan Hackett’s Graduation From Frederic High School Sun., May, 25, 4-? p.m.

At Coon Lake Park In Frederic

456199 38Lp

38Lp

Sat., June 7,1 - 5 p.m.

456051 38L

11564 W. Round Lk. Rd. (W. of Frederic 6 mi. on 48 - left on Z, 1/2 mi. to W. Rnd. Lk. Rd. - go to end on right fork.) 456054

In Honor Of

Alicia Strenke

456057 38Lp

Soppeland Home

Saturday, May 24

for

OPEN HOUSE

455372 38Lp

Allie DeLosier

Sat., May 24, 1 - 4 p.m.

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE

456055 38-39Lp

at

for

At the home of Amy & Jack Holdt 230 N. Lake St., Luck

Sat., May 31, 1 - 5 p.m.

at the home of Linda & Larry Glenn 936 - 250th Ave. Luck, WI 54853 Please join us to celebrate!

456061 38Lp

Amy Soppeland

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

Inter-County Leader

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE in honor of

LUCAS ANDERSON Saturday, May 31, 2 - 8 p.m. at the

Holicky’s 1425 300th Ave. Frederic, WI

456196 38Lp 28a,dp

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