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Tensions rise in area ELCA congregations In part I, the Rev. Carl Heidel poses the question, “What’s the fuss all about?” PAGE 11

Jo Lauer gave a pantomime performance as the Little Tramp on a picnic in one of the Olio performances members of the Grantsburg High School Drama Department presented to audiences last weekend in the school’s auditorium The variety acts by students preceded the melodrama, “Dirty Works In High Places” in the school’s auditorium last weekend. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer.

Whispering Pines zoning approves Large turnout at Trade Lake meeting PAGE 5

The All-Leader football and volleyball ballots are in!

Inside this section Early copy, please BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES — Due to a change in the print schedule for the Inter-County Leader during the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for all news copy as well as ad copy for the Nov. 24 edition is Friday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. Our Frederic and St. Croix Falls offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and our Siren office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and 27. — Editor

Middle school sports pulled from WIAA

Frederic School Board also goes on record against WIAA’s proposed conference realignment PAGE 4

Hazmat call

CAT specialists from Rice Lake, Eau Claire, respond to chemical scare near Balsam Lake PAGE 3

Pam Petersen and Holly Bergstrom both live next to Iver’s Mountain.

The two women will be featured in an upcoming WCCO Television segment focusing on the effort to save the mountain by the Friends of Iver’s Mountain group of which Petersen and Bergstrom are members. The segment is set for airing on Nov. 30. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Renewing the fifigght Women hope TV segment on their group’s efforts to save Iver’s Mountain from development will help boost their cause

by Priscilla Bauer LUCK – The smell of homemade bread filled Pam Petersen’s kitchen just as the sun was setting on the warm November Sunday afternoon. Looking out Petersen’s window she watched as the

remaining light of the day cast an illuminating glow on her beloved Iver’s Mountain.

It is easy to see why Petersen and her husband Roger chose to build their home on Mountain Drive. The setting is indeed peaceful and one worth protecting. And if Petersen has anything to say about it she will keep it that way.

Most of the trees on the mountain are now bare, but to Petersen and the many people who have joined the effort to save the mountain it is no less beauti-

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November sunrise graces the tree tops to begin another day. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Luck recall election set for Dec. 22

Candidates have until Tuesday, Nov. 24, to file papers

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — The petitions and signatures to recall two Luck village trustees have been certified as valid, and a recall election has been set for Tuesday, Dec. 22.

Gene Cooper and Marsha Jensen are both facing recall, according to the petitions, because they supported the purchase of land for an industrial park and the hiring of a village administrator.

Cooper’s and Jensen’s names will automatically appear on the recall ballot, unless they inform the village clerk that they do not wish to be included. Both have indicated they will run in the recall election to finish out their terms, which end in April.

Challengers for the two seats must have their nomination papers returned to the village hall by Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 5 p.m. They must have a minimum of 20 signatures on their papers, and no more than 100 signatures.

There will be a separate ballot for each of the two seats,

said village clerk Kathy Hanson, and candidates must state whether they are running against Cooper or Jensen. The names will then be listed on the appropriate ballot.

If there are more than two candidates for either or both of the seats, said Hanson, a primary election will be necessary. In the event a primary is needed, it will be held Dec. 22, with the recall election held four weeks after, which would be Jan. 19.

The winners of the recall election will serve only until April, finishing the current terms.

Candidates wishing to serve on the board after April will need to be nominated at the January caucus in order to appear on the April ballot.

Jensen has said that, if nominated at the caucus, she will seek another term on the board. Cooper said prior to the recall, and reiterated after the petition was begun, that he is not seeking another term.

State law requires that the recall election be held on the sixth Tuesday following certification of the petitions. Certification was Nov. 13, requiring that the election be held Dec. 22.

Grantsburg fifillm star ... and “fan”

Brent Braunshweig, Grantsburg Middle School seventhgrader and aspiring movie star, is shown with his 11-monthold sister, Brittney. Brent, son of Beth and Brian Bistram and Bruce Braunshweig, plays a part in the recently released Coen Brothers movie, “A Serious Man.” After Brent saw the movie, he commented, “At the beginning I was nervous and thought ‘oh my gosh I am going to see myself in a movie’ and then when I did see myself on the screen I thought ‘what a handsome fellow.’ And even though they cut out my line, I was OK with it.” Brent can be seen briefly in a behind-thescenes feature available for viewing on the Web at www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=574525534419&ref= mf. Brent appears in a scene in which he and a man exit a station wagon after returning from a deer hunt. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Renewing/from page 1 ful. Petersen and the Friends of Iver’s Mountain group she belongs to are continuing their fight to protect that beauty, threatened by the development of a gravel mine.

Fellow Friends of Iver’s Mountain member Holly Bergstrom also has close ties to the mountain. Bergstrom’s family has land adjacent to Petersen’s and her home is just two miles down the road from the Petersens.

“I can see the mountain from my house, too,” said Bergstrom, smiling.

Petersen and Bergstrom have been in the effort to preserve Iver’s Mountain since day one back in July of 2008.

The pair is no less committed and dedicated today but admit they and other members of the group are tired and were in need of something to give them all renewed enthusiasm. They also wanted the issue to get some renewed exposure.

The much-needed boost came after WCCO reporter Liz Collin contacted Bergstrom. Collin had seen Bergstrom’s article in the July edition of the Wisconsin John Muir Sierra Club Chapter newsletter and wanted to do a segment for a Channel 4 newscast.

Both Petersen and Bergstrom agreed the WCCO segment, set to air Nov. 30, would give them and other members of their group a much-needed shot of energy.

“It is coming at a good time for us,” said Peterson.

“All of us needed a break after all the energy we put into the three fundraisers we did this summer,” added Bergstrom.

“We hope the WCCO segment will show the significance of the mountain not just for local residents but for the state and nationally, too,” said Bergstrom.

Petersen and Bergstrom, who are both featured in the segment, say they want to bring greater awareness about the potential destruction of the mountain and the segment will help in that effort as well.

“Once it is gone, it’s gone forever,” said Petersen, as she and Bergstrom stood gazing up at the mountain. “When the mine is there it can’t be taken back.”

“Right now they can’t touch a leaf,” said Bergstrom, commenting on the current status of the mountain, but our injunction runs out at midnight on Dec. 31.”

The injunction stops the Mathy Construction Company from

A view from the top of Iver’s Mountain. - Special photo doing any work or development on the 300 acres the company purchased for the purpose of mining gravel.

Bergstrom said while she expects the legal battle to continue with Mathy, she is optimistic a new town ordinance on largescale development coming up for a vote will pass. “We are pretty confident it should pass but you never know,” said Bergstrom.

Bergstrom said while the ordinance doesn’t prohibit mining it would give the township more control over development.

Petersen said the group would like Iver’s Mountain to become a protected area or a park and Mountain Drive to become a rustic road.

As Peterson and Bergstrom watched the mountain fade into the evening’s oncoming darkness their hopes for the mountain’s fture were not dimmed but were instead brightened by the belief as more people hear of the mountain’s plight its protection would bea assured.

Note: Watch in the Leader for more information on the time the WCCO segment will air.

For more information on Friends of Iver’s Mountain go to the group’s Web site: www.friendsofiversmountain.org. To read Holly Bergstrom’s July article in the John Muir Wisconsin Chapter Sierra Club newsletter go to: wisconsin.sierraclub.org.

Briefly STATEWIDE - Flags at Wisconsin National Guard armories, air bases and other facilities across the state were flown at half-staff Monday Nov. 16, in honor of Army Reserve Captain Russell Seager, Mount Pleasant, who died Nov. 5 of injuries received in the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. The National Guard will render these honors in accordance with an executive order issued by Gov. Jim Doyle. with submitted information ••• CORRECTION: The headline “Not guilty plea entered to battery charge” on last week’s article about Bradley Belisle should have read “No contest plea entered to battery charge.” The battery was in connection with the kidnapping of Jason Kenowski on April 4. The Leader apologies for the error.

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Rural Frederic man shot by police

31-year-old was armed and thought to be suicidal; injuries not life threatening

RURAL FREDERIC - A 31-year-old rural Frederic man, thought by authorities to be suicidal, was shot late Sunday evening, Nov. 15, after failing to comply with commands by police and after being observed moving a weapon in his vehicle.

Jason King was airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul from St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, after undergoing treatment for injuries to his upper torso. A news release did not specify front, back or side.

His injuries - from the single shotgun blast fired from one of three officers at the scene - were not life threatening, according to Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore. He said King was responsive and was even conversing with hospital staff on Monday, the day after the shooting.

According to a news release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, a fecalled 911 at approximately 11:25 Eligibility for vaccine expands male p.m. and said King was “being distraught and possibly suicidal.” She said this week in both counties he was driving a white Suzuki Samurai

by Gary King BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - and driving around in the town of Clam According to statistics being kept by the Falls, in possession of one or more state, the number of reported laboratory firearms. The woman said King had confirmed H1N1 cases since Aug. 30 in Burnett and Polk counties is near 100.

But most of those - 90 - have been reported in Polk while just seven have been BALSAM LAKE – A Chemical Assessreported in Burnett.

Polk County has more than twice the ment Team from Eau Claire and one from Rice Lake responded to a call early population of Burnett.

Laboratory confirmed cases represent Tuesday morning of an abandoned 30just a small fraction of the total number of gallon container possibly filled with infected persons, according to the state Di- chemicals at 1605 87th St. in rural Balvision of Public Health and 99 percent of sam Lake.

The container had been dropped off all circulating influenza viruses have been confirmed as H1N1. by someone driving a small white car.

“No H1N1 viruses in the state have been One of the first officers on the scene found to be resistant to antiviral medica- said the container gave off a strong odor tions,” a statement on the pan- which gave the officer an “instant demic.wisconsin.gov Web site states. headache,” according to Polk County Locally, both Burnett and Polk counties Sheriff Tim Moore, who said it turned have expanded eligibility for H1N1 vac- out to be anhydrous ammonia, a comcines. mon fertilizer used on area farmers, but This Thursday, eligibility for vaccines ex- also used in the production of meth. pands in both counties to include those 19 “One theory could be that someone to 64 years of age with underlying medical had it stored for meth production, it beconditions that put them at increased risk came unstable and was leaking and for complications from influenza. someone decided to dump it,” Moore This group is an addition to the subgroups currently eligible for vaccine that in- noted. “Anyone with a legitimate use clude health-care workers, pregnant for it would know how to property store women, preschool children, caregivers and and handle it.”

The Eau Claire Fire Department rehousehold members of infants less than 6 months of age, and school-age children who have a medical condition that places them at increased risk for influenza-related complications. The qualifying medical conditions include but are not limited to by Gary King BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - A asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders statement in the article about the closing (not hypertension), hematologic disorders, of the Trade River Winery, published in immunosuppression, children on long-term the Leader’s Oct. 28 issue, was misleadaspirin use, liver and kidney disorders, and ing, according to information obtained certain neurologic and muscular disorders. from the office of state Rep. Ann HrayThe Polk County Health Department will chuck.

The article noted that the effect of the be holding H1N1 vaccination clinics for individuals who fall into the priority groups. legislation on state wineries apparently These H1N1 clinics are scheduled for didn’t receive much consideration.

In fact, the issue was hotly contested.

Thursday, Nov. 19; Friday, Nov. 20; Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed legislation in Wednesday, Nov. 25; and Friday, Nov. 27.

2007 that would have put Wisconsin An appointment is required for all clinics into compliance with a Supreme Court and can be obtained by calling the health ruling by requiring all wineries in the department at 715-485-8500. All clinics are state to sell their products to wholebased on vaccine availability. salers. Doyle justified his veto by sayIn Burnett County, those who would like ing the legislation would have created to make an appointment should call 715- “stifling economic effects on the small 349-7600 ext. 1251. wineries around the state, forcing them Two community vaccine clinics have out of business.” been held in Burnett County - one at WebAnd most of the wineries are family ster and one at Grantsburg Middle School. owned, said Marge Seeger, a co-owner “We were able to vaccinate about 150 of Trade River Winery, which saw about people at each clinic that were in targeted 40 percent of its revenue generated from groups,” noted Dawn Sargent, public infor- its retail business and a larger percentmation officer for the Burnett County age from its importer/wholesale busiHealth Department. “Grantsburg Middle ness.

School did a great job at having everything The bill Doyle vetoed was crafted by set up for us, and we also had the pleasure the Wisconsin Wine and Spirit Institute, of using some of the students again.” the wholesalers lobbying group, which Another clinic was scheduled for Tues- threatened the state with a lawsuit unday of this week at Siren Schools. less it complied with a 2005 Supreme Burnett Medical Center and the St. Croix Court ruling which said state laws regulating alcohol shipments must provide Tribe are helping to sponsor the clinics. equal treatment to in-state and out-ofstate wineries. The law then allowed

Together, Burnett and Polk confirmed H1N1 cases near 100

been sending text messages to his estranged girlfriend indicating that he was going to harm himself.

At approximately 12:18 a.m. officers located the Suzuki near Lewis, on the north edge of Polk County. A Polk County deputy attempted to make verbal contact with King, but King drove away. Deputies pursued at moderate speeds and deployed a tire-deflation control device at approximately 12:23 a.m.

King continued driving even after running over the device and deflating both front tires.

King then made contact with sheriff’s dispatchers on a cell phone and said he would not comply by stopping and further stated he had two firearms with him. There were also indications in the conversation that he may be suicidal, according to the sheriff’s department statement.

At approximately 12:27 a.m., King pulled into his family’s residence on CTH I, north of CTH W in the town of Clam Falls and officers issued instructions for him to comply with commands.

After King failed to comply and officers observed movement of a weapon, a Polk County deputy fired on the vehicle and struck King.

The deputy who discharged his weapon is on paid administrative leave

pending review of the incident. The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the investigation into this shooting at the request of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigative process St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department investigators will gather the facts and present them to a shooting review panel, typically within a week. The unnamed deputy will be on administrative leave, “at least until that review is complete,” Moore said.

Under PCSD policy, a shooting review panel is made up of the sheriff or appropriate designee, a PCSD patrol supervisor (either a sergeant or lieutenant), a PCSD firearms instructor, and a minimum of three members from outside the department, such as the sheriff or deputy from another sheriff’s department.

There was no dash camera in either PCSD squad, and it was dark but well lit, Moore said.

King had no priors with the PCSD, but Moore said there was evidence that he was under the influence at the time.

Moore said King had two firearms in the Samurai at the time, both a long rifle and a shotgun. - Gary King with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

CAT teams called in to handle abandoned chemical ceived a call from Wisconsin Emergency Management at 1:17 a.m., asking them to respond to the scene. They discovered the container had about 1 gallon of an unknown liquid and had a minor leak, according to a report filed by the department’s battalion chief, Kim Nessel. The immediate area had been sealed off by Polk County Sheriff’s deputies and the Apple River Fire Department was on standby at the scene as well.

A CAT was dispatched from the Eau Claire Fire Department as well as one from the Rice Lake Fire Department to assist local first responders.

The CAT teams confirmed the product was anhydrous ammonia and the remaining product was allowed to vaporize into the atmosphere. The area was continuously monitored by hazmat team personnel and no environmental damage resulted.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident and there were no injuries.

This container, with approximately a gallon of anhydrous ammonia, was abandoned near Balsam Lake early Tuesday morning, Nov. 17. Photo from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Moore asks that anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the driver of the white car contact his department. - Gary King

Winery issue was “hotly contested” Wisconsin wineries to sell their vintages without using wholesalers, but forced out-of-state wineries to use wholesalers.

To avoid a court battle, Doyle said his administration would work with the Legislature to come up with a law that would meet the Supreme Court ruling’s criteria.

A stakeholder’s group was formed and they came up with SB 485.

It was 2007 Act 85 (Senate Bill 485)— not the budget bill—that eliminated the ability of the state’s wineries to act as their own wholesaler (meaning self-distribute). Their ability to retail their wine was left intact.

Hraychuck voted against this legislation on Feb. 28, 2008. One of the owners of the Trade River Winery contacted Hraychuck a short while later expressing opposition to SB 485. Hraychuck wrote back a letter, stating in part, “I sympathize with your concerns on the bill’s limits to small wineries like your own, which is why I voted against this bill when it came to the Assembly floor during the recent legislative session.”

Winery cooperatives SB 485 included language expanding the limitation on having common ownership interests between manufacturers, wineries, wholesalers and retailers.

“This issue was hammered out between wholesalers, the state’s winery groups, and other stakeholders over several months,” notes a statement from Hraychuck.

Allowing wineries to form winery cooperatives in order to distribute their wine was a compromise reached in the stakeholders’ group.

The organizations that were officially registered in support of SB 485 were the Tavern League, Wisconsin Beer Distributors Association and the Wisconsin Wine and Spirit Institute. Organizations registered as “monitoring” the legislation and thus neutral were: Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions, Miller Brewing Company, Wine Institute, Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives and the Wisconsin Winery Association.

Not all wineries affected the same While the Trade River Winery was forced to cease operation Nov. 1, the Chateau St. Croix Winery, six miles north of St. Croix Falls, made only minor changes to its operation, according to a recent article in the Osceola Sun. “The legislative change really didn’t change our business much, other than we can’t self-distribute wholesale anymore,” Chateau St. Croix owner Troy Chamberlin said. “So we actually go through a distributor now. We produce the wine, sell it to a wholesaler, (and) the wholesaler sells it to a liquor store or a restaurant or a grocery store.”

Wholesale distribution was only a small part of the Chateau St. Croix’s operation, on the other hand, so it was able to drop that part of the business with far less impact.

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Levy, mill rate stable at Luck

Zoning fees to increase

and development; and $83,000 for capital outlay (including streets).

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — The Luck Village Board last week approved the 2010 budget, including a tax levy increase of $8,066 over 2009.

The final levy amount is $520,477, compared with $512,411 last year, which amounts to an increase of 1.57 percent. It is $59,632 under the levy limit allowed by the state of Wisconsin.

The taxing mill rate will remain the same as last year, at $7.734 for every $1,000 in equalized value. Property within the village with an equalized value of $100,000 will pay $773 in village taxes.

Assessed valuation of property in the village increased by 1.57 percent.

Total budgeted expenditures for 2010 is expected to be $724,024, up less than one percent from last year’s $718,783.

The budget is balanced with total expected revenue of $724,024.

Among the bigger changes in expenditures are an additional $10,237 in street construction for 2010, and a decrease in general government spending of $8,700.

Within general government expenditures, the village budgeted $4,000 rather than $500 for attorney fees, but was able to eliminate $12,500 needed in 2009 for property reevaluation.

The general fund budget appropriations are broken down as follows: $175,169 for general government; $222,365 for public safety; $223,964 for public works; $250 for health and human services; $14,950 for culture, recreation and education; $4,326 for conservation

Fee increase Zoning fees in the village were increased by a unanimous vote of the board, with permits for new residential or residential additions doubling.

Additions were increased to $50, while permits for new homes was set at $100.

Commercial additions went from $30 to $50, and new commercial was increased from $60 to $100.

Conditional-use permits, currently $50, were changed to $105, and variance permits went from $75 to $125.

Items like decks, fences, garages, porches, driveways and storage buildings were all increased to $25.

Ordinances Changes to three village ordinances were tabled after the board realized that the proper procedure has not been followed to consider new ordinances or ordinance changes. According to village codes, the ordinances need to be presented to the village clerk five days prior to a meeting to be included in the village board agenda, then be referred to a committee.

The committee reviews the new or changed ordinance, and makes a recommendation to the full board for consideration at its next meeting.

Two of the changes were to increase fees, one for liquor licenses and one for cigarette licenses.

The third proposed change is to amend the village government ordinance, removing the clause that names the village president as chief executive officer. Also

to be removed is reference to the president’s responsibily to see that village ordinances and state laws are “observed and enforced,” and that all village boards, commissions and officers do their jobs.

The proposed change then includes the clause that the executive authority of the village president is shared jointly with other members of the board. Also added is the statement that the president will sign the ordinances, rules, bylaws and other formal documents approved by the board, and shall preside over meetings when he or she is present.

The final change is to include a section stating that village administrator will perform the duties as outlined in the ordinance creating the position. These duties include managing, supervising, evaluating and coordinating all village departments, officers and employees, “which are under the control and jurisdiction of the village president and board as provided by law.”

According to the ordinance, the village administrator is also responsible for recommending to the president and board “the appointment, discipline and dismissal of all department heads and subordinate employees” within the jurisdiction of the village.

Discussion at past village board meetings indicated that these duties have previously been a function of the office of village president.

In essence, the change gives more authority over day-to-day operations of the village to the administrator, and less to the village president.

According to the League of Municipalities, the position of village president is

not designated by state law as the chief executive officer. “Instead,” states a page from the league’s Web site, “a village president is declared a trustee with certain administrative responsibilities.”

An opinion by village attorney Bruce Anderson, dated Nov. 6, states that the proposed changes would potentially create conflicts with duties outlined for the president in other ordinances. He also indicated that the original ordinance regarding the village administrator was not “professionally crafted,” resulting in the need for the currently proposed amendments.

Each of these proposed changes were discussed at a special meeting of the board held Monday, Nov. 16, then referred to the finance and personnel committee as required by village code (see separate story).

Other business • Village President Nancy WebsterSmith appointed Trustee Peter Demydowich to chair the new ethics committee. She asked for volunteers to sit on the committee, and Marsha Jensen and Gene Cooper responded.

• Assessor Bob Clifton reported that the state of Wisconsin returned $394,000 less to the village for tax increment financing than the village is eligible for.

• The board voted to pursue a $5,670 grant to purchase new play equipment for Fort Luck Park. The village share is $6,664, of which $6,000 is in the 2010 budget. The type and cost of the surface required under the equipment will be investigated before ordering.

Frederic Middle School sports no longer WIAA

by Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC – One of the lengthiest discussions during the Frederic School Board meeting Monday evening was that of the middle school sports being withdrawn from WIAA membership. By the end of the discussion it was agreed upon by the entire board to remove the middle school sports from WIAA. Middle school athletic director Bob Pyke spoke to the board of the advantages of having junior high sports removed from the WIAA. During WIAA rules, no player in a sport is allowed to play in any other activity of that sport during the school year.

“The bottom line is that our athletes don’t have the chances to compete out of season like we’re seeing in area schools,” Pyke explained. “During the school year, if they resemble a school team in any way they can’t participate and gain more experience.”

Concerns were voiced that players

would be being pulled to play in tournaments and such during the regular season.

“Our seasons are still our seasons,” high school Principal Ray Draxler suggested. “I think that so our coaches need to take an oath to that we don’t mess with the school teams during the school seasons.”

Elementary Principal Kelly Steen said summer softball could be a problem to Draxler’s suggestion. Steen would like to see the softball players be allowed to play in slow-pitch tournaments along with any other sport players.

The board agreed to withdraw the middle school sports from their WIAA membership, but that they would like to see the school set their own guidelines for the sports.

WIAA football proposal High school athletic director Jeff Carley asked the board for their opinions on

Middle school athletic director Bob Pyke and high school athletic director Jeff Carley addressed the board with issues during the Monday, Nov. 16, Frederic School Board meeting.

Frederic School Board President Scott Nelson shakes hands with Chuck Holicky after Holicky’s swearing in oath to serve as the newest board member.

– Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld the WIAA football proposal of conference realignment. Most of the members of the board voted against the changes.

If the proposal goes through, Frederic would be in the Division 6 district with Boyceville, Clear Lake, Glenwood City, McDonell Central, Regis, Shell Lake and Spring Valley.

The districts are based on the high school enrollment count of ninth through 12th grade this year. Some Frederic School Board members found this to be unfair because that is not the count that will be enrolled next year when the proposal would begin.

Other concerns were Frederic would be playing private schools that are allowed to provide scholarships to athletes, that Viking fans would no longer travel to away games and that the local rivalry of teams would be demolished.

Administrator Jerry Tischer will bring

the board’s concerns to the upcoming meeting about the proposal.

New board member appointed During the November school board meeting, Chuck Holicky was appointed to his position as the newest board member. Holicky was sworn in during the meeting.

Purchase of maintenance equipment The maintenance department requested the approval to purchase a used riding floor cleaner at a cost of $2,500 for the elementary school. The opportunity to purchase the cleaner may become available, and four of the five board members agreed to the purchase if the opportunity arises.

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Whispering Pines zoning approved

Large turnout at Trade Lake meeting

by Gregg Westigard TRADE LAKE – The Trade Lake Town Board approved a zoning change for the Whispering Pines property on Spirit Lake during its board meeting Thursday, Nov. 12. The zoning issue, which would allow 18 lakeshore lots, now goes to the Burnett County Board for final approval.

The rezoning of the 171-acre church camp site will clear the way for a local investment group to develop the lakeshore property. Over three-dozen people showed up to express their views, pro and con, on the change.

Opposition to the rezoning included concerns about increased boat use on the lake, traffic on the local roads, and the loss of a special place. Supporters cited an increase in the tax base for the community. Each side had vocal advocates.

Spirit Lake resident David Dopkins said there has been less activity on the lake in recent years. He said the water clarity has improved but that could change with more boats on the water.

Donna Chell said her family’s shorefront and beach has been overrun by boaters each weekend. Others said that allowing

At least 36 residents attended the Trade Lake Town Board meeting last Thursday to voice opinions on the proposed development of the Whispering Pines camp property on Spirit Lake. - Photos by Gregg Westigard the new homes on the land would increase the traffic on the local roads, especially on weekends.

A separate concern was raised about the closing of a property set aside for a special mission of church work. Norm

Trade Lake Town Board members (L to R): Jeff Lade, Roger Hinrichs and James Melin voted unanimously in favor of the zoning change which will allow development of the 171-acre Whispering Pines property.

Peterson said the land was set aside 100 years ago, dedicated to the Lord’s work.

He called the land a consecrated place.

Peterson said several faith-based groups are interested in using the property as it is but did not have the time to raise the funds needed to match the million-dollar offering price.

Mary Falk and Eunice Early said Whispering Pines is a unique place that can never be restored once it is developed. Falk said the development will be bad for the lake and bad for the environment. Early said the lake needs to be preserved for the next generations.

There was also support for the development, including a strong endorsement from the Methodist Conference. In a letter to the county zoning commissioners, Nancy Deaner, camping and retreat ministries coordinator, said the conference approves the buyers as well as their proposed use for the property. The letter said that fewer people may use the land as homeowners than were using it as campers. The conference noted that there are possibly eight other camps in the area, “enough camps to serve the residents.”

Supporters also stated that the devel-

opers plan to offer larger lot sizes than the minimum allowed under zoning regulations. All the lakeshore lots will have a minimum width of 150 feet and many will be 500 feet deep. The developers say they expect the buyers to preserve the existing buildings in many cases or build upscale cabins and homes.

Some said that the traffic to 18 homes would be less and more spread out than the traffic caused by the arrival and departure of the 200 campers who have used the camp during the summer sessions.

“This is a good development,” said lake resident Duane Wisse. “This will not be as dense as some developments. It will limit stress on the lake. The resort on the lake is the cause of the density problem. Those are the people who use the Chell’s beach.”

Before the town board voted on recommending the zoning change, Mary Falk pointed out that the board has veto power over the issue. She said that the county zoning committee listens to the views of the towns.

After two hours of debate, the three Trade Lake supervisors held a short closed-session huddle before they moved to a vote. Roger Hinrichs made the motion to approve the zoning change, stating that time moves on and this is a good plan. Town Chair James Melin seconded the motion and Supervisor Jeff Lake, joined in the unanimous vote of approval.

Whispering Pines has been owned and operated as a Methodist church camp and retreat center for over 50 years. The Wisconsin Conference of the United Methodist Church decided that there was not enough use for the camp to keep it open. After seven years of study and discussion, the conference put the property on the market this spring.

A group of seven local investors, Peaceful Woods & Water LLC, including Michael Ehret and Kevin Fossum, made an offer for the property, which was accepted by the conference. Rezoning the wooded property and shore land will allow the group to divide the lakefront land into 18 lots and divide the woods into larger lots.

Compliments and frustration for Webster Board

by Carl Heidel WEBSTER - A meeting that began as a series of compliments ended on notes of frustration and discontent for the Webster School Board Monday evening, Nov. 16. Parent Sue Becker had good words for everyone, but what the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association was saying was anything but good.

“It’s an honor for our family to be part of this school district,” said Becker. She had high words of praise for the work of the secretarial staff, and said she felt they aren’t paid enough for the job they do.

Becker described the teaching staff as “the best.” “They treat the students with dignity, honor and respect,” she said.

She offered one suggestion for improving the district. “Be more accessible to the parents by being present at (parentteacher) conferences,” she said. Her thought was that this presence would create connections that would help parents identify the channels they need to use to find information and solve problems.

But after the compliments came the discussion of the WIAA’s proposal to realign football conferences across the state. The proposed change would create conferences in which schools would be grouped according to size.

High school principal and athletic director Tim Widiker explained that a major concern behind the move to realign is that of safety of the players.

Under the present groupings, smaller

Sue Becker, parent of a high school student, had words of praise for the Webster schools as she spoke at the district’s school board meeting Monday night. - Photo by Carl Heidel schools with smaller rosters often play schools with larger rosters and larger players.

As games are played out, this disparity poses safety problems. Players from the smaller teams must play for more total time in the games with less rest from breaks, and that creates the potential for tired players getting injured.

But while the intent may be legitimate, Widiker and the board noted a wide range of problems with the realignment.

One was the fact that the realignment would create a much larger geographic district.

Board member Mark Elliott was not happy with this since it would mean that team buses would have to travel greater distances. This would greatly increase the costs of the athletic program.

Wendy Larson, another board member, was also not pleased with the proposal, especially since this comes at a time when schools are financially challenged. With school funds as tight as they are “We will be forced to make a choice between academics and athletics,” she said.

But it wasn’t just the content of the proposed realignment that had the board members frustrated and unhappy.

It was the way in which the proposal is being processed.

“It sounds like a done deal,” said Widiker. He explained that the WIAA usually plans such major changes two years in advance, but this is something that is being rushed through with completion set for Feb. 1, 2010.

“They’re ramrodding this thing through,” said Widiker. “It’s totally out of character for the WIAA.” Board members became more dissatisfied and frustrated when they realized that most of the support for the proposed realignment is coming from the

southern and eastern parts of the state where there are more schools and they are closer together geographically. This means that the scattered and smaller schools in the northwest really have little to say in the decision-making process.

This led several of the board members to raise the possibility of withdrawing from the WIAA altogether. District Superintendent Jim Erickson noted that this would prevent Webster students from participating in regional and state competitions.

Erickson did indicate, however, that other superintendents at schools in the Lakeland Conference are also displeased with what the WIAA is doing. He said that this topic will be part of the discussion at a meeting of these superintendents in the very near future, and this discussion could lead to some form of joint action.

In other business the board: • briefly considered substitute teacher pay and noted that Webster’s pay is competitive with that of other CESA schools; • accepted the resignation of Wendy Widiker as junior high girls basketball coach; • approved Kari Roppe, third-grade teacher, as K-6 TAG coordinator; • and approved assistant volunteer coaches Allen Steiner (varsity girls hockey), and Mark Elliott (varsity basketball).

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Siren asks patience for change in water/sewer billings

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Calls from customers have been coming in to the village of Siren office regarding the change from billing for water and sewer usage every three months to monthly billings.

At its meeting Thursday, Nov. 5, the board asked the public to have patience until the billing procedure is switched over. “People will see results by Jan. 1,” village Administrator Randy Surbaugh said.

The 2010 proposed General Fund Budget was presented for consideration at this meeting, with the notation that property values in the village have gone down a little bit. Total expenditures in this proposed budget totaled $1,006,090 for 2010, compared to the projected expenditures for 2009 at $1,132,237.

The general property tax levy was estimated at $371,804, down by .63 percent over the 2009 budget. This would mean an equalized mill rate of 5.26 per $1,000 property valuation, compared to 5.42 for the 2009 budget, a drop of 2.95 percent.

Surbaugh summarized the proposed 2010 budget as follows: The budget does not raise taxes, even though the actual tax levy is slightly less for 2010 due to a small drop in the assessed value in the village. The budget charges the sewer fund a more equitable amount for use of trucks and equipment funded through the budget. The budget relies on a small amount of funds being carried over from 2009, available mostly due to the police department being under budget in 2009.

Most nonessential items and extras have been cut from the budget. The budget does not provide any new money for any of the outlay funds. This is temporary only, and is not sustainable long term. Outlay funds are used to set aside money for street projects, parks improve-

ments, building improvements, equipment and vehicles.

Some small equipment purchases are planned for 2010. These will be made by drawing down the existing outlay funds.

No major improvements will be undertaken during the year, and future projects are pushed back by about a year.

The proposed 2010 budget does not include any major street projects, but it does provide for overlay paving for two blocks of Third Avenue. This is partially funded by a state Local Roads Improvement grant.

The proposed 2010 budget cuts police spending by $10,000 by cutting the use of part-time officers. It provides the minimum amount that is reasonably adequate for short-term street maintenance.

Long-term, this level of funding is probably not adequate.

And finally, the proposed budget covers the increase in ambulance costs, and goes under the assumption that there is no increase in the fire department assessment.

A public hearing on the budget will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, starting at 1:30 p.m. The board meeting for December, normally held a week later, will also be held Dec. 3, following the public budget hearing.

Other board meetings during November include: Roads, streets and utilities – Thursday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. Buildings, grounds and parks – Thursday, Nov. 12, 2 p.m. Personnel and finance – Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2 p.m. Public safety – Thursday, Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m.

Approved during the meeting were: 1) A recommendation to do select overlays on Third Avenue from CTH B to Bacon Street and Landquist Street to Anderson Street as the 2010 Local Roads Improvement Project. 2) Accept the Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan (if possible

to do) for the village. 3) Designate Lilac Lane between Third and Fourth avenues as a no-parking zone (to keep open for school emergencies). 4) Advertise for a full-time police officer. 5) Contract with

the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Mutual Insurance (liability insurance) for 2010. 6) Contract with Dennis Quinn for UDC building inspection services.

DMV changes Siren visit day SIREN – Starting Jan. 4, 2010, the customer-service staff for the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles will visit Siren on the second Wednesday of each month rather than the first Wednesday. This means that their first 2010 visit to the village hall will be on Wednesday, Jan. 13.

The hours will remain the same, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

According to a communication from Lisa Lynch, leasing coordinator for the Department of Transportation, signage at the village hall and updating on the department’s Internet site will be changed to reflect this change.

As far as DMV visits to other locations around the area, they will be in Luck on the third Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Spooner on the first Wednesday of the odd months only from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Amery on the first Tuesday of each month from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All DMV service and phone centers will be closed on the following dates in 2010: Jan. 1, 15 and 18; Feb. 15; March 5; April 2; May 28 and 31; July 2 and 5; Sept.

3 and 6; Oct. 11; Nov. 25-26; and Dec. 2425 and 31. – information submitted

Changes to come at Siren Post Office?

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – The Leader has learned that some changes may be forthcoming at Siren Post Office. The officer in charge at Siren, Greg Schewe, confirmed the possible consolidation of the Siren and Frederic post offices, effective Jan. 3, 2010, saying that he expects to know for sure if this will happen by the end of November.

“My boss, Tracy Franseen, will come up and talk with the employees first, then will make some type of public announcement,” Schewe commented.

Schewe stressed that, if consolidation happens, the Siren Post Office will not be closed. “Customers won’t even notice the changes,” he said, explaining that the

carrier routes may be moved to Frederic, and routes restructured to make them more efficient.

“There’s a much bigger facility in Frederic, and not a lot of room in Siren for mail carriers to work,” Schewe added.

According to Schewe, consolidation is happening all over the country. His own position in Siren is in question if this consolidation should go through. He has not yet been appointed as the permanent postmaster in Siren, and still holds the position of postmaster at the Milltown Post Office while working as Siren’s OIC. There is also the possibility that the two clerks who work in Siren will be reassigned to another post office.

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by Mary Stirrat LUCK — With four out of seven members present at a special meeting called Nov. 16, the Luck Village Board voted to start the process of hiring a new village attorney.

Attorney Bruce Anderson has served as legal counsel for Luck since 1999, before which time he was involved with the village as a trustee, member of the golf commission and in other capacities.

According to discussion at the meeting, Anderson has indicated several times during the past year that he does not plan to continue in his position. In an Oct. 16 letter to village President Nancy Webster-Smith, carbon copied to each trustee and the village administrator, Anderson wrote, “As you are aware from my comments at the organizational meeting in April, I was reluctant to continue serving as village attorney. I remain reluctant.

“Independent, outside counsel is always a good idea on controversial issues which have, obviously, created dissension within the community and within the village board itself,” Anderson continued. “It is clear to me that certain of the Trustees are dissatisfied with the opinions that I have given and are intent on seeking opinions elsewhere that are more to their liking.”

Absent from the Nov. 16 meeting were Webster-Smith, and Trustees Lori Pardun and Jen Nelson. Both Webster-Smith and Pardun had contacted the village hall to say they would not be in attendance due to work-related responsibilities. Present were trustees Marsha Jensen, Gene Cooper, Peter Demydowich and Steve Nielsen, who chaired the meeting in Webster-Smith’s absence.

Webster-Smith, along with Demydowich and Cooper, called the special meeting.

As chair of the meeting, Nielsen summarized three areas in which the village currently needs legal counsel. First, he said, is sorting out the three or four village ordinances that seem to be in conflict with each other, particularly those pertaining to the roles of the village president and the village administrator.

Secondly, Nielson said, is the longoverdue codification of village ordinances, a process that involves a review of existing ordinances, identifying and dealing with redundancies and inconsistencies, to result in an updated systematized book of ordinances. It also ensures that ordinances are consistent with state statutes and that they are complete.

The third and final area is the day-today issues requiring a legal opinion that may arise.

Board members present directed village staff to seek proposals from three firms to provide the village with legal services in all three areas. The proposals will be considered at a future meeting of the board.

Nielsen emphasized that attorney Anderson has not tendered a resignation and should be kept involved in and informed of the board’s decision and the village’s legal needs.

“I think we need to err on the cautious side,” he said, “and be mindful of the people who have served here.”

The 2010 budget includes $4,000 for the village attorney, compared to $500 in 2009. While it is anticipated that the entire $500 will be used in 2009, nothing was paid to the village attorney in 2008.

Another special meeting Following procedure that has been on the books for years but long forgotten, the Luck Village Board met Monday evening, Nov. 16, to discuss three proposed ordinance changes (see separate story for details of the proposed changes).

Village code states that the changes must be turned in to the village clerk five days before a board meeting in order to be put on the meeting agenda. At that meeting the village president must refer the changes to a committee, which must make a recommendation on the proposed changes and send it back to the full board for a vote.

The three changes were on the agenda for the Nov. 11 meeting of the board, but had not been submitted to the clerk five days prior. The board was also unaware that the changes needed to be reviewed and recommended by a committee before they could be approved.

Nielsen chaired the meeting in Webster-Smith’s absence and referred all three ordinance changes to the finance and personnel committee, which met immediately after the board meeting.

With little discussion the finance and personnel committee, consisting of Cooper, Jensen and Pardun (absent), recommended that the full board approve all three ordinance changes.

At the request of Cooper and Demydowich, another special meeting of the board has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m., for final consideration of the changes.

The village president and trustees receive a flat annual rate regardless of the number of meetings they attend. Each trustee receives $1,500 per year, and the president receives $3,000.

OES fundraiser benefits seven food banks FREDERIC – Frederic OES chapter’s harvest dinner and fundraiser was very successful. The following food banks each received $166 from this benefit: Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, Rice Lake, St. Croix Falls, Spooner and Siren-Webster.

The Frederic Chapter 239, Order of the Eastern Star, sponsored a silent auction and drawings with Polk-Burnett Chapter 30915 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans contributing supplemental funds to the

silent auction. Gratitude is extended to the following merchants who donated to this project: Centuria: McKenzie Lanes, Jim’s Barbershop; Cushing: Cushing Coop, Shirley Brust – Avon; Frederic: InterCounty Leader, Mud Hut; Grantsburg: Village Floral and Gifts, Cyndie’s Hair Care; Luck: Hog Wild Restaurant, Jensen Furniture, Cardinal Shop; St. Croix Falls: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday StationStore, Larson’s Auto Centers, Martens Jewelry, MarketPlace Foods, Tangen Drugs, Wal-Mart; Webster: Cuts and Curls, Hands Down Nail Salon; Elsewhere: Grand Casino Hinckley, L’OREAL Rep. of North St. Paul and Turtle Lake Casino. Members of the OES chapter also contributed many handcrafted and purchased items for the silent auction and drawings. – submitted by Mary Norgard This handcrafted garden workbench

by Terry Fedje of Grantsburg was just one of the items on the silent auction drawing at the Frederic OES food shelf fundraiser. Fedje is a member of Frederic Eastern Star. – Photo submitted

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We b Po l l This week’s question:

Do you feel the local Lutherans who broke away from the ELCA due to matters of sexuality, are justified?

1. Yes 2. No To take part in our poll, go to www.theleader.net and scroll down to the lower left part of the screen

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F O R U M More transparency for WIAA?

Lawmaker Tony Staskunas of West Allis is on the right track.

He recently introduced legislation that would prohibit any public school district in the state from being a member of an interscholastic athletic association unless that organization agrees to be governed by Wisconsin’s open government laws.

That seems logical, and perhaps, overdue.

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association is a private organization primiarly funded through tax dollars - dues schools pay to the WIAA to promote athletic competition between high school teams. It’s been in existence for more than a century and has done an outstanding job in coordinating and facilitating athletics.

But as Staskunas points out, the WIAA offers limited options for public input or appeals as it creates conference alignments and sets policies - having a big impact on athletes and school administrators who must abide by WIAA decisions.

The WIAA, at this point, is surely feeling picked on. It recently filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Newspaper Association over the rights to photographs and webcasts of local athletes at state sporting events. The WIAA contracts with private companies for those rights and didn’t want competition from the hometown newspapers.

"It has no legal basis to enter into restrictive agreements with private businesses," Wisconsin Newspaper President Peter Fox said. "We're concerned with the WIAA's efforts to commercialize hometown high school sports for its own purposes."

That lends more credence to the legislation introduced by Rep. Staskunas.

I’m sure many local taxpayers would like more public input on issues such as conference realignment, which often finds schools with similar enrollment numbers to be in the same conference, even though the logistics - travel time, etc. can be costly.

Any private organization working that closely with public schools, on such a large scale, should be agreeing to subject itself to open meeting laws and public input.

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Where to Write

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

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

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

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

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

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

The staff for U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, aside from having a good reputation for getting things done, keeps good notes.

With the senator recently wrapping up his listening sessions for 2009 (something that every politician in the U.S. could learn from - Feingold has kept good on his promise of meeting face-to-face with people in every one of the state’s 72 counties every year since being elected - a total of 1,224 meetings), the final numbers are in.

This past year the most raised issues at the listening sessions - the top 10 were as follows: 1. Health Care – 1,005 people raised health-care related issues including the health care reform debate, dental care, Medicare, Medicaid, SeniorCare and prescription drugs.

2. Economy/Jobs – 286 people discussed the economy and jobs. This includes comments and questions raised about the auto industry bailout, the Wall Street bailout, the housing crisis and executive compensation.

3. Foreign Affairs – 256 people raised issues including Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, and other foreign policy issues.

4. Environment – 247 people discussed the environment, including protection of the Great Lakes, climate change and drilling in Alaska.

5. Stimulus Bill – 198 people raised issues related to the stimulus bill passed in February.

6. Federal Deficit/Spending – 158 people discussed issues related to the deficit, including earmarks and the line-item veto.

7. Immigration – 82 people raised issues related to immigration, including EVerify.

8. Education – 81 people raised education issues including financial aid and the No Child Left Behind law.

9. Agriculture – 81 10. Taxes/Tax Policy – 74 Our own unscientific sampling (Web poll) this week saw the number one and two issues locally are the economy and then taxes - although there were just a handful of choices to pick from. (We thank those 50 to 100 people who faithfully take time to register their vote each week - out of the estimated 500 to 600 who log in each day).

It’s interesting - and perhaps sad - to note that education ranks eighth among those attending Feingold listening session - but at the same time the issue hasn’t slipped out of the top 10. It’s obvious we’re in a survival mode at this point, needing employment and worried about health care, knowing that its expense can erode the quality of life as much as a life-threatening illness.

Feingold saw a record turnout at his listening sessions this year and it could be assumed he’ll see just as many people, if not more, at his 2010 sessions. “I learn more at these town meetings than I learn anywhere else and I am thrilled with the level of participation at this year’s listening sessions,” he said.

It’s the best, and simplest perhaps, example of democracy in action. For the complete story on various issues raised at these meetings, go to our Web site at www.the-leader.net.

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

Last week the editor’s column recounted a regular reader’s chagrin about me demeaning Al Gore. He suggested it may have been political satire – it wasn’t. I am seriously alarmed about the hysteria being created by a group of unethical boobs with a political scheme.

My only regret is that Gore isn’t a raging conservative because my opinion would not change. Algore’s political affiliation has nothing to do with my opinion of his global warming stance.

His assertion that climate change is manmade is illogical. The increase of carbon dioxide by 25 parts per million would have the same effect as flatulence in a whirlwind.

His crusade has spawned a whole mess of loony science fiction. His Michael Moorish cinema “An Inconvenient Truth” is rife with deception. The polar bears are not starving due to receding ice, invasive species will not increase unless they are transplanted, and the seas wouldn’t rise 20 feet even if the polar caps melted.

The whole ruse is simply a way of promoting cap and trade. If Gore were sincere about the effects of carbon dioxide he would have been trumpeting nuclear energy for the last 30 years.

The Nobel Committee goofed when they didn’t give the prize to Irena Sendler. They goofed again when they gave it to Algore.

Since my wife is 100-percent Norwegian, I will not give my opinion about the Nobel Committee; I’m not that dumb. (The committee is made up of five Norwegians).

Brooke Biedinger Frederic

Gracious favor I’ve read with interest your articles about the group of people centered in the Grantsburg and Siren area who are seeking to break away from their own ELCA congregations, if those congregations do not leave the ELCA. It appears that this is over the issue of the ordination of homosexual pastors (oversimplified, but concise), approved by the ELCA in August. It is certainly the right of these people to break away and to form a new congregation. I do wonder, however, if they have thought through the following issues and questions, which I now direct to them: 1. The congregations to which you now belong are basically the same congregations to which you belonged before this past August. Your neighbors and friends in these congregations hold mostly the same viewpoints as they did before August, some of which have always been at variance with your own. Why does suddenly everybody have to be of the same opinion as yourself in regard to homosexuality or the ELCA for you to feel comfortable worshipping with them?

2. You know that your present congregations are not likely to call homosexual pastors, even if permitted to do so. Each congregation does have a choice in this matter. How does the right of other congregations in other places (largely big cities) to do so interfere with your life in your own congregation?

3. If this is for you a church-dividing issue that you cannot live with, then by all means go and start another congregation that is more to your own liking, or join one already in existence. Know, however, that your present congregations did not spurn you or kick you out. We have always desired that you stay and be a part of our family, in spite of our differences.

4. Go with God’s blessings, if you must.

We wish you well. We will certainly try not to question your motives or call you unpleasant names.

We’d appreciate your returning that gracious favor.

In Christ, Pastor David Almlie Zion and Grace Lutheran churches Rural Frederic

Salute

We proudly salute our public schools, taxpayers, administrators, educators, support staff, students, parents and volunteers.

Your fine contributions enrich the fabric of our communities and ultimately the world.

WREA and PBREA Polk-Burnett Retired Educators’ Association

They all spoke out I read Silence is Golden by Kevin Louden in the Letters to the Editor.

Silence can sometimes be golden. However, there are times when speaking out is essential.

I applaud the Rev. Jody Walter and the other pastors. It is their right. No, it is their duty to speak out on an issue of such importance.

What if Noah had not built an ark?

Think of the ridicule he must have endured. Who’d ever believe such a disaster could happen? Abraham was surrounded by pagans. Yet he spoke out and obeyed God. Jesus was being harassed constantly by the “learned” men of his time and was finally killed because he kept speaking out. The early apostles and other believers? Think of the ridicule they endured for speaking out. Many were killed. The framers of the early churches must have had many against them. In history, we have a smattering of their difficulties. Yet they persevered and spoke out.

Then came the Reformation. People like Luther, Knox, Calvin, Wesley, Wycliffe, Zwingli, etc. What happened to them?

Yet, they kept speaking out and many things changed.

Christopher Columbus spoke out for eight years before he obtained ships to sail overseas that were thought to be flat. But he discovered the New World. Other explorers spoke out and helped discover the rest of the world.

Our ancestors spoke out when they came to an unsettled America. History records funerals and wakes were held for the departing to the unknown land far across the sea. Yet they came, willing to challenge the unknown by speaking out.

Our founding fathers spoke out and many lost their businesses and farms because of their daring to breaking from England. Writer Tom Paine, in his paper, Common Sense, was instrumental in the great rift. He spoke out boldly.

The signers of the Declaration of Independence were verbal in their bold step to form a new nation. People like John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman and many more.

George Washington and Martha were ridiculed for stepping forward and charting the history of an unknown office, protocol, etc. They were not afraid to speak out.

Madalyn O’Hair spoke out vehemently against God and advocated atheism and took prayer out of American schools.

Good or bad, she spoke out and accomplished her goal.

John Brown hated slavery and established the Underground Railroad.

Others followed, speaking out against slavery. Writer Harriet Beecher Stowe spoke out. Think how unpopular she must have been among slave owners.

Abraham Lincoln spoke out to end slavery. Martin Luther King Jr. continued to speak out and after years of suppression, colored races obtained freedoms never enjoyed before. Brown, Lincoln and King were killed for speaking out.

Adolph Hitler spoke out and took absolute control of Germany and other European countries.

The U.S. became embroiled in this terrible conflict when thousands of men were killed speaking out to defend freedom of speech and other freedoms we have yet today.

Franklin Roosevelt spoke out when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Not everyone supported his decision. What would have happened if he had not spoken out?

Eureka!

Driving up Rock Creek ridge at any speed pins anyone to their seat but you really get slammed going 85 miles an hour. As you make the top of the long, steep crest an incredible valley lies before you - Eureka! It could be gravity’s pressure finally releasing that takes your breath away. More likely it’s the panoramic view of rolling farmland, rocky glacial ridges and scattered forests, all bejeweled by shimmering lakes and rivers.

Whatever! Twenty-three-year-old Jason Olsen flies his Grand Am over the rise heading north, aces the curve to the west and just barely makes the serpentine back to the north. Jason’s pretty sure that this is the most beautiful valley on Earth. Running almost due north/south with a long pile of glacier debris forming the eastern edge, Eureka Valley jumps the St. Croix River and takes the waterway’s western bluffs as its occidental boundary.

“Folks from the other side of the river have different zip codes, congressmen and governors but they’re still part of our valley,” Jason’s dad, Scott, often tells him. “Rivers don’t divide people, they bring us together.”

As a young man, Scott also lost his breath countless times coming over the top of Rock Creek rise and running the two curve gauntlet into the south end of the valley. Even now, he can’t help but brag about how the highway used to be a lot more fun to drive. That was before their U.S. congressman brought home another $25 million to straighten the sharp curves and flatten the big dips. This northwest corner of Wisconsin, sharing the river with Minnesota and only a few hours drive from Canada, has one of the most powerful men in the country representing them in Washington.

“Eureka voters know you have to keep putting in the same person year after year before any of our tax dollars will come back,” Scott concedes, but he still grieves for the dozen pothole ponds that were bulldozed so that the road could meet modern specs. “I kept an eye on those ponds and their inhabitants for 20 years and then – poof – they’re gone.”

Jason pulls his black coupe off the highway and winds around one of his Grandpa Chester’s 80-acre hay fields.

What an amazing piece of work that field is! Chester is Jason’s grandfather.

Chester’s grandfather – Alex – came from Denmark and began clearing stumps out of that field after teams of Swedish and French Canadian loggers sawed down the hardwood forests and occasional grove of cathedral-sized white pines. Cutting all winter, the loggers dragged the pines over the ridge John F. Kennedy spoke out to instill more patriotism in our nation. He spoke out to bring funding to space progress to explore outer space, gaining knowledge of our universe.

Silence can be golden but we need people to speak out about important issues.

That includes religious beliefs. They shape our lives and our world.

Carolyn Lumsden Dresser

A loss We have lost two great doctors at the Frederic Clinic. They have moved on to SCRMC hospital in St. Croix Falls.

I wish to express our deepest gratitude to Drs. Kristen and David Stevens. Over the six years we have dealt with them, they have shown my wife and I what true patient/doctor relationships can be like. They not only gave us great service, but also took a personal interest in our lives and health. Many intern doctors could further their patient skills by learning the skills of these two doctors. Dr. David Stevens

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to the west and slid them down to the St. Croix River. Come spring, these pines floated off with millions of others to sawmills downstream returning more millions to East Coast investors whose capital paid the loggers wages.

Hardwoods such as the maple and elm were cut into lumber locally and used to build settlers homes and barns.

“People thought different then – very vertical,” Grandpa Chester tries to explain the world to Jason. “No one lived real long and after this life it was either up to heaven or down to you-knowwhere. Nowadays, we think horizontal.

When those loggers saw a stand of trees, cutting them was their way to fill this time on earth. Now we see something complicated reaching back thousands of years and ahead for eternity.”

With the forests gone the real work started. Axel, his sons and grandsons spent years burning, digging out and blowing up the huge stumps and root systems that were left behind. Little by little they were able to plow and seed this field and dozens more until the Olsen place stretched at least a mile in four directions.

Over the years the Olsens tried a variety of crops on the dozens of fields their work produced. Grass grows like crazy in Eureka Valley. Corn is not such a bonanza. No one expects much this far north – nothing like Iowa. Grass-fed cattle make much more sense. However, under the guise of income diversification, Chester also spent much of his lifetime planting countless oaks, maples, pines and even tamarack on whatever rocky ridge, fence line or spongy bog he could commandeer.

Jason hops out of the Grand Am and onto the John Deere 3020 waiting along the 80’s edge with a hay rake attached.

This is Jason’s favorite field. With warm September weather it is producing a bonus third crop of beautiful grass hay cut two days ago and ready to rake this morning. Nearby wooded ridges, and those across the river to the west, frame miles of green grass in every direction. Jason is thankful for all of Axel and Chester’s hard work.

Lisa Doerr lives with her husband, Ron Erickson, near Cushing, where she writes and trains Rocky Mountain gaited horses. ( www.northernlakesfarm.com) would call us at home after hours to discuss pertinent information, take time to answer questions, and ensure that we understood exactly what the subject matter was.

I wish them the very best in their new endeavors at SCRMC and hope that God guides them in their personal and professional endeavors.

Our gratitude to Drs. Kristen and David Stevens for the past six years of service to the community.

David and Reeny Wilhelmy Siren

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Letters t o t h e e d i t o r A grateful vet One year ago on the early Sunday morning of Nov. 9, a group of WWII veterans from Polk and Burnett counties, along with spouses, special caretakers, medical help in the persons of Jonn Dinnies, PAC, and Tara Foeller, RN, several wheelchairs, canes, crutches, etc., boarded two buses at the VFW of Milltown, north of Unity Schools, bound for Washington, D.C., to celebrate Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery and visit the WWII Veterans National Memorial.

This emotional roller-coaster ride was an all-expense-paid trip sponsored by and funded through the efforts of one – Ms. Gina Sarow, a kindergarten teacher at Unity Schools. She and her husband, David, conducted a two-year relentless fundraising campaign to make this trip a reality. The driving force behind her efforts was the memory of her father, also a WWII veteran, who passed away too young from a heart attack. His wish had been to see the WWII Veterans National Memorial.

The caretakers were very special people, who took off from work, paid their own way and took care of veterans or spouses who needed help getting around. I called this group the angels of mercy. They and their charges formed the wheelchair brigade. At every stop they unloaded the wheelchairs and attended to every want and need of their charge. The early sendoff from the VFW was monumental. They greeted us with coffee and donuts and a gold-embossed veteran’s cap. Gina gave everyone a warm welcome and assigned us to buses. Luggage was loaded accordingly. Soon the area was crowded with well wishers. The Unity band appeared and played several selections as we boarded and were sent on our way. Most veterans were busy choking back tears.

The trip going and coming was orchestrated so well it was like a finely tuned symphony. Every eating stop was on time.

They were expecting us and greeted us warmly. After a brief stop at Gettysburg, we arrived in D.C. On the morning of Veterans Day, our buses unloaded us as close as they could to the rotunda and Tomb of the Unknown Solder. Upon unloading, a detachment of Marines, all in dress uniform, were standing nearby. As the angels of mercy were getting their charges seated in wheelchairs for the trip down the hill and up the next to the rotunda, a Marine would step up, excuse himself and declare that he would be in charge of wheeling that particular veteran/spouse to the rotunda. What a sight, to see the wheelchair brigade all in a line being marched/wheeled, very smartly, down the hill and up the approach to the rotunda. The Marines were not satisfied just reaching the rotunda; they escorted the chairs right up to the front so they could view the tomb, the laying of the wreath

and the changing of the guard. A nice move. Thank you Marines.

The program in the rotunda was most memorable. The Navy band played, the Navy choir sang and an Army detachment paraded the flags, one for each state, into the rotunda. The speaker was Vice President Cheney. The emcee was Bo Derek. It was impressive.

After the program, a somewhat somber crew made their way slowly back to the bus. The afternoon was spent viewing the various memorials. Toward evening we made our way to the WWII Memorial. To describe this in print would take untold pages. Suffice to say, it consists of two halves, an Atlantic side and Pacific side.

The memorial, with its reflection pool, sits between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. A most impressive sight. I think most of us were standing there in awe and wonderment, unable to speak for fear of exposing a softer side. The Freedom Wall in the center has 4,000 gold stars, each star representing 100 Americans, for a total of 400,000 who gave their lives in WWII. The inscription at the entrance states why the memorial was placed between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Monument. It reads: “The ideals of Democracy were won under Washington, defended under Lincoln and preserved by the efforts of WWII.” This awesome memorial and the Arlington Cemetery will remain forever etched in the memories of all of us who experienced this.

On a lighter note, another experience that will remain with this writer was, after a drama-filled day, the caretakers organized and paid for a delightful pizza party back at the hotel. This gave all of us a chance to unwind, share feelings, visit and reminisce before heading home. A thankyou to our special group – the angels of mercy, our medical people, our guides and drivers.

The trip home was uneventful until reaching Hwy. 46. Here we were met by and given a police escort to the VFW where the auxiliary had a hot supper all prepared along with a great fireworks display. I think most were speechless and awed at this reception.

To merely say thank you to Gina and her husband, David Sarow, and all those who donated and worked to make this six-day trip possible seems so insufficient, and it is.

Many were asked to donate and they did.

To all those, a heartfelt thank you. To some others who wanted to help, they gathered and made a commitment to underwrite or guarantee the trip. The commander of the VFW of Milltown, when asked, “What if we don’t raise enough money for the trip?”

He replied, “We’ll take out a loan!” That was a commitment. A debt of gratitude is owed the VFW and its auxiliary.

I am quite certain none of us veterans would have made this trip to D.C. on our own. Somehow to do this together as a group and share in the joys and tears was

indeed something special. This trip will remain with us always as a highlight in each of our archives.

A grateful WWII veteran Dick Klatt Balsam Lake

Yes … enough is enough In response to Enough is Enough; the “America” you so proudly write about was not built on Christian values and faith in God. It was built on corruption, massacres, oppression and hypocrisy.

When Europeans arrived in this area you call “America” there were thousands of native populations residing on this soil. There were no borders and peoples traveled and lived off the land and worshipped their own higher powers.

If you meant “demoralize” values and not demortize; that is exactly what the Europeans did to the native cultures. Their families, religions and cultural values were oppressed and Christianity forced upon them. Children were taken from their families, at the age of 6, and placed in boarding schools where they were forced to speak only English, learn “American” ways and forget their languages and religions and change their appearances. Now, that is the ultimate pppression!

The country was built on “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” but for whom? You have to mean for the first immigrants (Europeans).

As for the flag and national anthem; people are once again being forced to honor a symbol of one nation under God when there are over 500 sovereign indian nations in this country. It is time to open your eyes and recognize diversity and peoples rights instead of believing all the propaganda.

(Tribal nations are part of this country and serve in armed services, but are not getting the respect they deserve). I would happily honor the flag if it were changed to “several nations” under “gods” and if there really was liberty and justice for all!

You so readily tell peoples who may be opposed to your opinion to “leave America and return to whence they came.” My only comment to this is that if your America is so bad, feel free to pack your belongings and go back to whence your people came from.

Sunshine Crowe Danbury

Dangerous days The reasons this paper continues to print letters and articles about what people think should or should not constitute appropriate Christian behavior are manifold.

First of all, while in God’s mind a command means just that, some people start

wrapping their mind around it too much (or not enough) and end up misunderstanding and/or misinterpreting Scripture but pass what they believe as truth. Related to this, some people may not be studying all the Scriptures dealing with a given subject. This is easy to do when most have been taught that much of the Bible does not need to be read. Anyhow, as it is taught, it is not relevant to the 21st-century church.

So again, different positions regarding a given topic will be presented. Next, and again related to point number one, Christianity has become too cerebral – everything is up for debate. But lastly, the letters will continue because there is a war going on while some debate evolves around inaccurate interpretation of Scripture, another type of exchange is between hearts, which ultimately want God to be God, Father, Master and Lord and hearts which ultimately want themselves to be God. These are dangerous days. It might be a good idea to check out the state of our own hearts for a while.

Alise Lequizamon Dresser

Work together I too am a satisfied Lutheran. For over 20 years the ELCA has served us well at Faith.

We have been furnished with four excellent pastors – the one who retired, the two interim pastors and now our new pastor.

I am sad that so many of our friends we love and have worked with over the years are now putting all their focus on one issue. There is room for all points of view; we have worked, and can continue to work, together.

Last Sunday when the dissidents had a sermon about feeding their anger, our text for the day, Mark 12:38-44, told of Jesus teaching his followers to, “beware of the scribes” who love to show their piety in public so they will be admired and praised.

Jesus praised the poor widow for humbly giving her whole life and living to God. Another issue mentioned in the paper is social action. The Psalm for last Sunday, Psalm 146, praises God because he keeps his promises forever. He gives justice to the oppressed, food to the hungry, sets the captive free, lifts up the bowed down, cares for the strangers and sustains the orphan and widow. This is the Gospel, the “good news.” We show our love for God’s family by being “good news” right here where we are, and together throughout the world.

The wonderful work of Lutheran World Relief and Action by Churches Together needs to continue, and we all must work together.

Carolyn Berkland Grantsburg

Area Ne ws at a Glance Fire victim identified

HAYWARD - Sawyer County officials have been advised by the Ramsey County, Minnesota, medical examiner’s office that the person who died in a car fire early Wednesday, Nov. 11, at a residence 18 miles east of Hayward on CTH B died as a result of smoke inhalation and that the death was accidental. Although positive identification of the victim had not yet been confirmed as of Thursday afternoon pending examination of dental records, the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department believes the victim to be Darwin L. Drake, 65, Hayward. Chief Deputy Tim Zeigle said the investigation revealed that Drake, who was single, lived frugally and lately had been living out of his vehicle, a 1992 Chevy Suburban. Drake owned the property where the burning vehicle was discovered at approximately 4:15 a.m., Nov. 11. Toxicology results have not been received yet, Zeigle added. - Sawyer County Record

Jury returns verdict in criminal damage case

BARRON COUNTY - A jury found William J. Lindsley, 34, Cumberland guilty of felony criminal damage to property, Friday, Nov. 13. Lindsley was accused of causing more than $45,000 worth of damage to a cell phone tower by shooting bullet holes in the antenna lines of an Alltel Communications tower in the town of Maple Plain October 2007.

Barron County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Doyle set sentencing for Tuesday, Jan. 19, and continued Lindsley’s posted $5,000 signature bond. - Rice Lake Chronotype

Kayaker took own life

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Douglas Winter, the Lake Superior kayaker whose body was found washed ashore Nov. 5 just north of Two Harbors, committed suicide, his death certificate states. The St. Louis County Medical Examiner’s Office, which performed an autopsy in Hi-

bbing, has officially declared that Winter suffered a “self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.” It also was revealed that investigators had found a handgun case in Winter’s car, along with a box of ammunition with bullets missing. Lake County Sheriff Carey Johnson said the gun information previously was kept from the public to keep speculation at bay. There was a receipt in the car showing the handgun had been purchased recently, Johnson said. Winter’s body was found in the Flood Bay area nearly three weeks after he was known to be missing. People working construction in the area noticed a body on the shore wearing only boots and gloves. Winter was last heard from about 8:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, when he called a friend. He said he was on Lake Superior, could not see land, and the waves were getting fairly large, the sheriff’s office said. Winter’s kayak was discovered Oct. 20 between Gooseberry Falls and Split Rock state parks. His unlocked car was found at a Beaver Bay re-

sort the next day, and personal items were found in the water on subsequent days in the Split Rock Creek area. - Superior Telegram

Man drowns in marina

HUDSON - Hudson police were called to the St. Croix Marina at 12:39 p.m. Friday when a body was discovered floating near a pier. Police Chief Marty Jensen said the victim was a white male about 60 or 61 years old. He declined to identify the man until notification of the next of kin in the Twin Cities but said the victim was a member of the local marina. A marina worker discovered the body during the noon hour and called police.

Jensen said the body was found in the slip next to where the Hudson Police boat is moored. St. Croix County Sheriff deputies were called in to retrieve the body and take over the investigation.

Victims of drowning in the St. Croix River come under the jurisdiction of the sheriff. - rivertowns.net

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Tensions rise in area ELCA congregations

What’s the fuss all about?

(Editor’s note: Area congregations in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are experiencing tensions as a result of decisions which the ELCA made recently with regard to matters of human sexuality. The Inter-County Leader has asked the Rev. Carl Heidel to write a series to explain the conflict. Heidel is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Falun, an ELCA congregation, and also a reporter with The Leader. In this first of four articles, Heidel explains the actual source of the tension. Succeeding articles will deal with the specific actions which the ELCA has taken, and the impact and importance of these actions).

by Carl Heidel Following the churchwide assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America this past August, long-standing tensions within the ELCA became more pronounced, and the denomination is now experiencing overt conflict.

The triggering event for all this was the assembly’s actions on a series of resolutions relating to sexuality issues, but the source of the tensions and the conflict is a set of differing views on how to read and understand the Christian Bible.

According to the Rev. Duane Pederson, bishop of the ELCA’s Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, “The real difference in the debate is how to interpret the Bible.” Several biblical scholars support Pederson’s assertion, and note that con-

flict about interpretation is the “single greatest issue” dividing Christians in North America today.

Two primary perspectives for this interpretive process have emerged over the past century and a half. Both perspectives are legitimate ways of understanding the Bible, and the persons who use these methods are committed Christians who are serious about understanding and using the Bible.

Unfortunately, in the heat of the current discussion, each side is making claims about the other that are untrue and unfair. Neither side has “abandoned the Scriptures,” and neither side is being narrow, controlling and legalistic about the Scriptures. Both sides cherish the Bible and what it says. Both are doing their very best to form their individual and corporate lives around biblical teaching.

But the differences are there, and they have brought the two perspectives to different conclusions about matters of homosexuality. So to better understand the nature of the disagreement, one must first understand the two perspectives about interpretation.

The one is a fundamentalist, conservative-evangelical approach. The roots of this approach can be traced back into the middle of the nineteenth century at the time when the influence of modern science was growing, and Charles Darwin published his theories of the evolutionary process. In reaction to that event, a literalistic process of interpretation became popular, and in the early 1900s it took on much of its present shape.

Grand opening set for Indianhead Community Action Agency WEBSTER - Indianhead Community Action Agency’s Connections will be having their grand opening on Friday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Nov. 21, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Come in and meet the staff and volunteers who have committed their time and talents to make this all possible for the people of Burnett County. There will be cookies, coffee and punch available, as well as drawings every hour for the twoday event.

ICCA Connections offers a wide variety of services for the families of Burnett County. Not only do they serve families in need, but also foster a sense of community by bringing together agencies and volunteers from all walks of life, backgrounds, ages and talents.

The thrift store has a wide variety of items for you, your family and your home. Thanks to all the wonderful donators, new items are regularly coming into the store so there is always a treasure to find.

The food pantry is available to all Burnett County residents in addition to their

local food shelves. The pantry serves an average of 200 families per month. ICAA is proud to be able to serve these families with the help of your donations.

Agency programs and services available include weatherization, Judicare applications, housing assistance, utility assistance, education assistance, as well as resource and referral services to help make the needed connections for the families of Burnett County.

Indianhead Community Action Agency also has several volunteer opportunities available. There is a need for volunteers to help in the store with sorting, displaying, decorating, cleaning, etc. Volunteers willing to take a bag of laundry on occasion are also needed.

Join them for food, fun, prizes and treasures during their grand opening or stop in anytime to see the store and pick up their newsletter for more information about services, donations, volunteering, needs and wishes. You can also contact LeAnn Mulroy at 715-866-8151 or at LeAnn.Mulroy@indianheadcaa.org. from ICAA

Grant will help fight invasive species

by Sherill Summer TRADE LAKE - The Round-Trade Lake Improvement Association received a $20,000 rapid response grant from the DNR to assist them in their fight against aquatic invasive species in the lakes. The lakes aquatic plant management plan has identified Eurasian water milfoil, curly leaf pondweed and purple loosestrife as three species to control, although the grant specifically is geared to fight Eurasian water milfoil. The grant required a 25-percent local match.

Next spring, the lakes association, with the cooperation of the land and water conservation departments in Burnett and Polk counties, and the DNR, hope to

complete treatment applications on Big and Little Trade lakes, Round and Long Trade lakes and the complete a pretreatment survey and a posttreatment survey to measure the outcome of the applications. Similar treatments and surveys are planned for 2010 - 2013. It is expected that the association will pursue additional grants to assist with the cost of treatments.

The Round-Trade Lake Improvement Association Board is considering expanding into a lake district as a way to generate more funds available for local matches and potentially move volunteers to assist with the treatment processes.

This approach to the understanding of the Bible argues that one must take the words of the Bible literally. If it says that God created the universe in a six-day period, that’s what a person must believe.

This way of interpreting also believes that commandments given in the past still hold moral force today. If the Bible condemns certain same-gender sexual behavior, then such behavior is still a sin today.

The second perspective incorporates a literal reading of the Bible with the additional knowledge derived from historical, cultural and scientific studies. This method of interpretation grew alongside the first one, in the same time period.

This approach accepts the need to take the Bible at its word, but it seeks to understand the particular historical and cultural setting in which the words were written. The story of creation, then, appears as an argument against the Babylonian stories of creation, and contains language which one must understand figuratively or metaphorically.

Furthermore, supporters of this view believe that commandments given in the past may or may not hold moral force today. This is not a new belief.

As early as the beginning of the church, the apostles were raising questions about the application of Old Testament commandments. And so as they grappled with circumcision, they asked, “Does the command to circumcise apply to us today?” They decided it did not.

Proponents of the second interpretive approach apply the question about ap-

propriateness today to commands about same-gender sexual behaviors. Citing biblical studies of the culture of the time these commands were given, those who follow this method of interpretation conclude that the commands do not fit the 21st century situation. Homosexuality and homosexual behaviors are not necessarily sins but psychosocial or genetic by-products.

As these two perspectives about reading and understanding the Bible become visible in matters of homosexuality, the differences become very apparent. At the same time a oneness in faith and understanding also becomes very apparent.

Proponents of both perspectives firmly believe that God is speaking to humanity through the words of the Bible, and both parties have resolved to be faithful to that God and the words that God speaks. Both are consciencebound to the words of God in the Christian Scriptures.

The challenge now for the ELCA is to find ways for Christians with different interpretations to live together in love for God and one another, and to live lives faithful to the Word they cherish in common.

Part Two: The actions which the ELCA has taken with regard to matters of human sexuality.

Part Three: Same-gender relationships among rostered leaders.

Part Four: The impact and importance of the ELCA actions.

Siren Fire Department receives grant for defibrillator and turnout gear

Rich Poppe (R), Clayton, the agent who handles financing of agriculture properties for AgStar Financial Services, ACA, headquartered in Mankato, Minn., presented a $2,500 check to Tom Howe, chief of the Siren Fire Department. Jack Klein (L), AgStar home mortgage specialist from North Branch, Minn., was also in Siren for the check presentation Monday, Nov. 16. In August, Klein encouraged the Siren Fire Department to apply for the money through an emergency response equipment grant provided by the AgStar Fund for Rural America. – Photo by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Two representatives of AgStar Financial Services, ACA, were in Siren Monday afternoon, Nov. 16, to present a check for $2,500 to Siren Fire Chief Tom Howe. The money will be used to purchase a new automatic defibrillator to replace a defibrillator purchased in the late 1980s and for a set of turnout gear for one of two new firefighters.

In August, AgStar Home Mortgage Specialist Jack Klein encouraged the Siren Fire Department to apply for a grant through the AgStar Fund for Rural America, the corporate giving arm of AgStar Financial Services. The yearly grant program funds grants up to $2,500 to rural volunteer fire, rescue or ambulance departments for emergency response equipment.

This year, AgStar awarded grants to 21 rural departments in their service area,

knowing that many of these departments cannot always afford new technologies to upgrade or replace old equipment. AgStar created the grant program because they proudly support the rural and agricultural communities in which they operate.

The company is part of the national Farm Credit System, and serves 69 counties in Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. In 2008, the AgStar Fund for Rural America donated over $650,000 to rural residents, organizations and communities.

Grant monies are also available to county fairs through a similar AgStar grant program. Information on applying for grants online is available on their Web site at www.agstar.com. – Nancy Jappe with information provided by AgStar

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Veterans Day 2009: Siren School

Members of the Lund-Brown American Legion Post No. 132, Siren, (L to R) Jack Hedlund, Wally Nelson, Herb Howe and Bob Lee, presented the colors during the Veterans Day program in the Siren School auditorium Wednesday, Nov. 11. — Photos by Nancy Jappe

Rick Abrahamzon (L), a noncombat Army Vietnam veteran better known at Siren School as Mr. Abe, gave the main address during the Veterans Day program, commenting that once a person has served in the military, he or she is different. “Life will never be the same,” he said. “The military has a lifelong hold.

All vets are really heroes, whether they want to (be) or not. They answered the nation’s call for help, giving sometimes reluctantly.” Peggy Moore, on behalf of Burnett County VFW Post 1256, presented awards to the school winners of the Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy competitions.

Veterans of military service in the audience were asked to stand as the school band played a number dedicated to local veterans during the Veterans Day program at Siren School. A year ago, local World War II veterans observed the day in Washington, D.C., receiving thanks from many for their service to the county.

Burnett County VFW Post 1256 Patriots Pen writing contest and Voice of Democracy speech contest winners received certificates during the Veterans Day program at Siren School. The students who entered the contests were (L to R) first row: Maddy Doty, fourth place in the Patriots Pen contest; Emily Stiemann, first-place winner in the Patriots Pen contest for both Siren School and Burnett County; and Amber Moore, third place in the Patriots Pen contest. Back row: Isaac Wegner, second place in the Voice of Democracy contest; Jacob Stiemann, first place in Voice of Democracy for both Siren School and Burnett County; and Lucas Stiemann, second place in the Patriots Pen contest. Emily and Jacob Stiemann, first-place winners for both the school and Burnett County, will go on to district competition.

Lyle Johnson, commander of Lund-Brown American Legion Post No. 132, Siren, introduced the color guard during the program commemorating Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Veterans Day 2009: NWVMC

In remembrance of those who remain missing in action from war, the Distinguished Guest is honored at a table with various symbolic items while the flags from the different military branches wave in the wind. The theme of this year’s program was They Stood for Us, Now Stand for Them.

Brask-Fossum-Janke American Legion Post 185 was the ceremonial honor guard at the Veterans Day celebration at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner held Wednesday, Nov. 11. - Photos by Kerri Harter

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Festival study presented to plan commission

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – During the planning commission meeting for St. Croix Falls on Nov. 16, a presentation was made by Bob Claybaugh who did the study on the Festival Theatre building two years ago. Claybaugh was asked to present the results of his work to the commission as informational, since the plan commission and city council both passed motions to support keeping the Auditorium building and the Way Forward document outlining a plan for moving forward on the building in the past month.

Claybaugh specializes in preservation architecture.

He stated the 1918 Auditorium building is a sound building structurally. The study indicated there was some asbestos, but not a huge amount and that it could be abated. “There is no mold, there is no airflow in the balcony area, and there is lead paint, but that can also be abated or covered,” said Claybaugh. “The main thing is we did not find any real issue to make this building an unusable building.”

Claybaugh said the location of the building was also considered. “It’s on the north end of the downtown business district and there is more residential as you head further north. It has a close proximity to the river, the only ‘gorilla in the building’ is the old movie theater building that blocks the view of this building and doesn’t fit well with the area.”

Claybaugh said that there was consideration to put the former Falls Cinema 5 building in the study, but there was not really a budget to do so and the master plan was just for the Auditorium.

Claybaugh said the exterior was looked at with problems being noted on the stucco, flashing, roof and windows boarded up with plywood, as well as a handicap access ramp at the back alley that does not allow everyone to access the house at the same location.

The interior issues were noted as HVAC, lighting, seating with better sightlines, rest rooms, ADA accessibility, dressing rooms, storage and office space.

Another topic included was the use for the library

space. The suggestions were to change it to make it flexible space for concerts, a music venue, seminars, rehearsal space or a larger lobby. Also mentioned was the balcony which serves as the office for Danette Olson, and costume storage. Claybaugh stated that the plan includes reopening some of that balcony to the house again.

Plans for an addition to the north were presented that would allow ADA access to the front of the building, additional lobby space, an elevator to the mezzanine/upper lobby and the house floor, relocation of the box office, moving the lobby forward, and stage space.

Also mentioned in the master plan were expansions of the dressing rooms, a green room, and accessibility to the house or mezzanine through an outdoor terrace to incorporate the proximity to the river.

No action was taken as the items were informational.

Festival Theatre is in the grant-writing process, one grant which will assist with fundraising strategies for the listed improvements in the master plan.

Bierman property on sheriff’s auction Dec. 2

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by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS –The Leader broke the news of a foreclosure to a $3 million 150-acre development in the city of St. Croix Falls in January. The property was known as the Bierman property located between Fireworks Forever and Menards, on Wilberg Boulevard running parallel to Hwy. 8. The development was to be

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The property is now listed on the sheriff’s auction for Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m., at the courthouse in Balsam Lake. A notice of the auction is posted at city hall and lists three parcels with the starting bidding between the three of them being over $1 million. However, there are unpaid special assessments due the county that may total nearly that amount for Wilberg Boulevard and utilities costs.

The plan commission discussed the property and upcoming auction at the Nov. 16 planning commission meeting. The commission discussion was an opportunity to rethink use of the site and facilitate planned development. The city is not interested in the property but rather how it is developed. When the proposal from

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Webster passes 2010 budget

by Sherill Summer WEBSTER - Webster Village Board members turned down the opportunity to raise the village levy by 3 percent this year.

Instead, the levy increase for 2010 will be 0.5 percent from last year.

“It was not easy because we had to come up with an additional $10,000 for public fire protection,” explained Trustee Norm Bickford at the village board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Sterling Bank executive vice president transitions to part-time role CHETEK – Sterling Bank announced that Executive Vice President Bruce Wickman is transitioning to a parttime position with the bank. Wickman, who has been with Sterling Bank since September 2003, will continue to help oversee the bank’s loan portfolio and lending activities.

“Bruce Wickman is an important part of our team,” said Sterling Bancorp, Inc. CEO Darrell Rubel. “We’re as solid financially today as we have ever been, and Bruce’s experience and dedicated approach have been integral to our success.”

Sterling Bank President Richard Boening offered similar praise for Wickman.

“Bruce is a great asset to Sterling Bank and a key contributor to our solid financial standing,” Boening said.

“We are very fortunate to have someone with his knowledge, track record and commitment to excellence working with us.”

Sterling Bank, the longest-tenured financial institution in Barron County, has served the people of Northwest Wisconsin since 1885. With branch locations in Barron, Chetek, Luck and Rice Lake, Sterling Bank is a full-service community bank that focuses on providing high-quality service to its customers and supporting initiatives and organizations that benefit local communities. – submitted

Barrett enters governor’s race MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says he’s making his second bid to become Wisconsin governor. He’ll run to replace incumbent Jim Doyle, who isn’t running for re-election. Barrett lost to Doyle in the 2002 Democratic gubernatorial primary.

At a news conference attended by some of his supporters Sunday, Nov. 15, Barrett talked about what he hopes to do differently in next year’s race.

Barrett made his campaign kickoff announcement with his family in full view of the television cameras.

The mayor says that at church Sunday, a man who identified himself as an Independent, came up to him and said he appreciated Barrett talking with his family before deciding to run for governor again. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Chuck Quirmbach, WHA D-Delafield/Milwaukee)

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Bickford did not mention the $2,200 hike in ambulance, a $600-plus increase in clothing allowance and expected increases in street lighting, also adding to the difficulty of balancing a budget. In order to balance the budget without a 3-percent levy lift, the board slashed its 2010 capital outlay.

The 0.5-percent increase will raise the levy from $388,328 in 2009 to $390,273 this year. Because the equalized value decreased in the village by $2.5 million, not counting the TIF district, a 0.84-percent decrease, the mill rate will increase from 10.92 in 2009 to 11.07 in 2010.

As an example, the estimated taxes will increase on a $100,000 home by $15 – from $1,092 in 2009 to $1,107 in 2010.

Library update Dave Rasmussen of MSA professional services explained some changes he wants to make in an amended budget for the Community Development Block Grant the library received for a new library. The initial budget to remodel the Larsen building into a library used on the CDBG application was $950,000. At this amount, the library would have to spend $1.66 for each $1 re-

ceived in the grant. It the library did not spend the entire amount, the library may have to return some of the grant money. Because the minimum local match is $1 spent for each $1 of grant money, Rasmussen would like to submit a revised budget of $720,000.

Rasmussen also wants to make sure that any money spent on site investigation and site remediating would be counted as local match so both will be added to the amended budget as qualifying expenditures for local match.

The village is considering condemning the Larsen property to reduce its liability during cleanup of the known petroleum contamination on the property, but has tabled any action until Larsen has the property assessed.

In other business • The board passed a motion to continue with North Lake Mechanical Consulting Services for uniform building inspector. The village is mandated to have a contract with someone or to provide their own building inspector.

• ATV signs are up and the village is legal. - Webster Police Chief Michael Spafford acknowledged Richard McIntyre for assisting the village with the ATV signs.

Local branches of AnchorBank acquired by RCU NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - Royal Credit Union will be acquiring 11 branches of AnchorBank in northwestern Wisconsin, nearly doubling the credit union’s presence in the area.

Already the largest financial institution in western Wisconsin, RCU will increase the number of its branch offices from 12 to 23 with the move, which still needs the approval of federal regulators. RCU also has three offices in the Twin Cities area.

The AnchorBank offices acquired by RCU include Amery, Balsam Lake, Centuria, Menomonie, Milltown, New Richmond, Osceola, River Falls, St. Croix Falls, Somerset and Star Prairie.

AnchorBank is headquartered in Madison and has 74 branch offices statewide, including those named in the agreement.

Under terms of the agreement, RCU will assume approximately $177 million in deposits and a proportionate amount in loans, real estate and other assets. RCU will purchase nine of the offices and assume the lease

Extra staff pays off for forestry department

by Sherill Summer SIREN - Burnett County added few new positions in 2009, but the Burnett County Forestry and Parks Department was one county department able to add a position this year.

The forestry department makes money each year by selling timber, and Burnett County Forest Administrator Jake Nichols was able to convince county supervisors earlier this year that help was needed in the forestry department so that it could prepare and sell the allowable acres of timber each year. The allowable acres of timber sales recently increased in Burnett County from 2,390 to 2,775 acres per year, and Nichols told the natural resource committee on Thursday, Nov. 12, that in 2009 the forestry department sold 2,762 acres of timber sales.

This year Burnett County averaged $492.09 per acre in timber sales, and Nichols told the committee that the new position helped generate $183,057 of additional revenue.

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RCU has been in expansion mode lately.

It bought land for a future branch office in New Richmond in June 2007, and land in Hudson in October 2008, then opened an office in Menomonie in March 2009. In August, RCU acquired REAL Financial Credit Union in the Twin Cities.

“We are excited by the opportunity to acquire these AnchorBank offices, which fit perfectly into our fiveyear expansion plan,” Grossklaus added. “We want to be strategic with where we expand. These are successful offices for AnchorBank and a great opportunity for RCU and our members.”

“Royal Credit Union has an outstanding legacy of service in the communities of central and western Wisconsin, and we are confident that we’re leaving these AnchorBank customers and employees in excellent hands at this distinguished hometown institution,” said AnchorBank CEO Chris Bauer.

RCU has over 120,000 members with offices in Chippewa Falls, Colby, Eau Claire, Menomonie, New Richmond, Rice Lake and Whitehall. With the addition of the AnchorBank customers, RCU should have about 140,000 members.

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Grantsburg High School performs “Dirty Works in High Places”

Ellie Corbin, Ruth Ann Pederson, Lilliana Benge Briggs and Grace Corbin sang “And the Band Played On” as the Mellotones barbershop quartet in one of the olio performances at the Grantsburg High School auditorium Sunday afternoon.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Carinna Coy was so, so sweet, Little Saccharin, a naïve young woman who says repeatedly that “she knows nothing of the world” in the Grantsburg High School drama department’s production of “Dirty Works in High Places.” This was the first time the department presented a melodrama much to the delight of the play’s director, Linda Benge, her students and the audience.

Trickster (Brent Myers) Rotten (Lily Benge Briggs) and Sly (Mac Ryan) had a few tricks under their trench coats to use in swindling people out of their money and homes.

Widow Aged (Carissa Skifstad) leads her supporters in a rally as she campaigns for mayor of the town.

Arik Ames played his master of ceremonies part perfectly.

Baby Bob and Baby Alice, portrayed by Ben Davis and Felicia Paulzine, worry about Grandma and Grandpa’s home in the Grantsburg drama department’s production of “Dirty Works in High Places” performed last weekend in the high school auditorium.

Portraying a nerdy poet, Connor Myers recited his bad verse until the show’s master of ceremonies escorted him grudgingly off the stage.

Myers and other Grantsburg High School drama students gave several olio performances before presenting the melodrama.

Sonja Colburn urged audience participation by prompting them for responses during the Grantsburg High School drama department’s melodrama “Dirty Works in High Places” performed last weekend in the school’s auditorium.

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SCF High School performs “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Dillon Peterson as Nick Bottom is turned into a creature that possesses several animal characteristics, including the head of an ass, which Titania falls in love with under the influence of “love in idleness.” This design was crafted by Oberon who had the deed carried out by Puck to make Titania think she’s in love with Bottom.

Jessica Adams as a fairy, Maddie Sullivan as a fairy, Lauren R. as a fairy, Mirielle Francis as a fairy, Ryan Jaremczuk as Oberon and Katie Burns-Penn as Titania, queen of the fairies, (above, in white) have a conversation in the woods. – Photos by Tammi Milberg

Actors Sarah Perszyk, Anthony Locken and Gabby Nuckles in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” performed by St. Croix Falls High School drama Nov. 1315.

Jessica Adams as a fairy (in background in orange), Katie Burns-Penn as Titania and Ryan Jaremczuk as Oberon are pictured arguing about the fate of a baby that Oberon wants to raise as his henchman. Titania wants to keep the baby because he is the child of Titania’s mortal friend who died, and Titania wants to raise the child for her friend.

Joe Reddy, Dillon Peterson and Taylor Ader as craftsmen, discuss writing and performing a short play for the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta.

Gabby Nuckles as Hermia and John Mikl as Lysander hide out in the woods to protect their love. As they sleep, “love in idleness,” a blossom with special powers, is put on Lysander by Puck who mistakes the sleeping couple for Demetrius and Helena. When applied to a person’s eyelids while sleeping it makes the victim fall in love with the first living thing seen upon awakening. The intent was to make Demetrius fall in love with Helena because Demetrius says he loves Hermia. The effect of Puck’s error turns Lysander’s eyes upon another, Helena, creating a whole new set of complications of which Oberon is displeased and Puck must correct.

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Sixth-annual All-Leader football team

by Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld LEADER LAND – The Frederic football team made school history this year under head coach Ken Belanger who took the Vikings to their first-ever level three football game. For that reason we chose coach Belanger as our Sixth-Annual All-Leader football team Coach of the Year.

While the All-Leader team seems to get more difficult to choose every year, it was a no-doubter as to who we chose

for our area MVP. Webster’s Dan Pope was last season’s MVP and rose to the challenge once again this season. He led the team in rushing with 1,656 yards and averaged just over 8 yards per carry. He also led the Tigers with 109 tackles, had 26 touchdowns and was the team’s kicker, punter, and kickoff and punt returer.

This year’s All-Leader team is loaded with talent and consists of at least two or more representatives from each team.

It’s unfortunate that we can’t fit all of

our choices on one page, and there’s no question that several other area athletes were just as deserving to make the list.

For those athletes that didn’t make the list this year, they’ll likely have a great shot at it again next year. Over half of the team chosen was based on seniority, but there are always a handful of others out there that step up as juniors, and they nearly make up most of the rest of the team.

The area coaches provide a lot of input to help us make the final decision,

and even then, we’re left scratching our heads as to whether or not we made the right decisions. In any case, our athletes should take pride in what they’ve accomplished this year, and there’s no question that next fall will be just as exciting. We extend gratitude to all of those athletes who put in tons of time and effort and fully appreciate all the help from the area coaches who make covering games so much easier.

Coach of the Year, offensive line and MVP

Ken Belanger Coach of the Year Frederic

Kyler Liljenberg Offensive Line Webster / Senior

Derek Buck Offensive Line Luck / Senior

Allen Lindus Offensive Line Grantsburg / Senior

Nolan Kriegel Offensive Line Webster / Senior

Bradley Thomas Offensive Line Frederic / Senior

Dan Pope Most Valuable Player Webster / Senior

Quarterback, receivers, running backs and tight end

Carson Giller Quarterback Luck / Senior

Cory Gebhard Wide Receiver St. Croix Falls / Senior

Jason Vlasnik Wide Receiver Unity / Junior

Landen Strilzuk Running Back Luck / Senior

Dustin McKinney Running Back Unity / Senior

Tony Peterson Running Back Frederic / Junior

Brady Flaherty Tight End Unity / Junior

Punter/kicker, defensive line, safety and most improved

Logan Hacker Punter / Kicker Luck / Junior

Matt Wood Defensive Line Grantsburg / Senior

Roger Steen Defensive Line Luck / Junior

Ben Shives Defensive Line Webster / Senior

Ryan Jaremczuk Defensive Line St. Croix Falls/ Junior

Trae Gehl Safety Frederic / Junior

Isaac Wegner Most Improved Player Siren / Sophomore

Rookie, linebackers, defensive backs and best bench player

Shay Johnson Rookie of the Year Siren / Freshman

Ian Anderson Linebacker Frederic / Senior

Chad French Linebacker Webster / Senior

Claire Erickson Linebacker Frederic / Senior

Jared Peper Defensive Back Unity/ Senior

Taylor Horsager Defensive Back Luck / Senior

Brent Myers Defensive End Grantsburg / Junior

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Sixth-annual All-Leader volleyball team

by Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld LEADER LAND – It was another quality year for the Grantsburg Pirates volleyball team as they stormed through the playoffs and cruised to another Division 3 state title.

Our Coach of the Year was no-brainer as Bill Morrin led his team to the Grantsburg’s second state championship in school history.

You’d think that with Grantsburg’s winning track record they’d have a lot more state ti-

tles under their belt. But it just goes to show you how difficult the competition can be at the state level, and how special it is to bring home the gold. Congratulations to the Pirates on a remarkable and dominating season.

It was also another dominating season for Grantsburg junior outside hitter Kortney Morrin, who received our MVP last season, as well as our Rookie of the Year as a freshman. It will be another exciting year ahead

for our Pirates next fall.

Several other Leader Land teams made improvements as well over the course of the season. With so many new coaches it made for a lot of adjustments, and it was clear that those adjustments worked well. Luck and Unity each improved as the year went on and Siren and Webster are on their way up.

The Saints had a tough year with injuries, and the Vikings are rebuilding, but there’s a lot to look forward to next year!

Coach of the Year, front line and MVP

Bill Morrin Coach of the Year Grantsburg

Mary Johnson Outside Hitter Webster / Junior

Annie Palmquist Outside Hitter Grantsburg / Senior

Emily Cole Setter Grantsburg / Junior

Kortney Morrin Most Valuable Player Grantsburg / Junior

Blockers, back line and Rookie of the Year

Lauren Romanowski Middle Blocker Grantsburg / Senior

Morgan Denny Middle Blocker Luck / Junior

Jamie Rohm Libero St. Croix Falls / Senior

Carley Emery Defensive Specialist Siren / Junior

Natalie Sempf Rookie of the Year St. Croix Falls / Freshman

Second team coach, front line and most improved

Alyssa Notermann Second Team Coach Luck

Crystal Donahue Outside Hitter Unity / Junior

Chrissy Chenal Outside Hitter Frederic / Senior

Larissa Wilhelm Setter Grantsburg / Senior

Siiri Larsen Most Improved Webster / Junior

Second team blockers, back line and best bench player

Sarah Petznick Middle Blocker St. Croix Falls / Junior

Kallie Thoreson Middle Blocker Grantsburg / Senior

Sarah Wald Libero Grantsburg / Senior

Aleah Lemieux Defensive Specialist Luck / Senior

Katie Gutzmer Best Bench Player Luck / Senior

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

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The Blizzard boys hockey team is ready to skate this season under new head coach Grant Nicoll. – Photo by Greg Marsten

Sharpened skates, freshly taped sticks and new coaches give the boys a fresh start

by Greg Marsten SIREN – It’s a fresh everything for the Burnett Blizzard: New head coach, new conference, new blue helmets, even. But the Blizzard are facing the new season with high hopes and renewed confidence - five schools worth of confidence and talent. Drawing players from Grantsburg, Webster, Siren, Luck and Frederic, one might think there are divisions on the ice, but that doesn’t seem to

Pine City’s loss is the Burnett Blizzard’s gain

by Greg Marsten FREDERIC – He is a new dad, with a solid career in his hometown, so why not a new title? Grant Nicoll is the new head coach of the Blizzard boys hockey squad, and it’s a role he has been working for

The New Guy Blues Yes, I’m officially “The New Guy” here at the Leader, but for many locals, I’ve been around for many moons, love me or leave me. I’ve been in local newspapers, on committees, on ballots, in some books and on the radio and even some TV. Luckily, my photo is R O C K E T nowhere to be seen on a U.S. post office wall.

But who am I, really? Well, go ahead and cue up “The Breakfast Club” movie soundtrack, and read this out loud as I pretend to leave the library in full strut after double-secret probation ...”Who am I really? I am a father, a husband, a writer, an emcee, an athlete, a jokester, a geek,

Greg Marsten

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be a concern for new head coach Grant Nicoll.

“This will be a tough task, seeing that the kids come from so many different schools,” Nicoll said. “But the team has mended together very well so far.”

The Blizzard are based in Burnett County, but have two schools participate from Polk County. They also have changed divisions this year, moving to the Two Rivers Conference, based in Minnesota.

“Overall, the conference is wide open for anyone to take. There is not a favorite to win this year,” Nicoll said, adding cryptically that he “believes we have every opportunity to win the conference this year.”

Playerwise, they are young. That could

work in their favor when it comes to enthusiasm and endurance, but experience and teamwork win games.

“We will have a lot of young skaters on the team this year,” Nicoll stated, focusing on the positive side of youth. “Our defense is probably going to be our strong point this year. We have a little more experience at our defensive positions than anywhere else this year.”

Strong defense will help with the Blizzard goal-tending battery, which is also young after graduation losses last year.

“Our two goalies are a 10th-grader and a ninth-grader,” Nicoll pointed out. “We also have a handful of ninth-graders that will be seeing a lot of varsity ice this year!”

The Blizzard squad is hoping to go

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places they’ve never been before, and it’s not just on Facebook, which they are on, by the way. (Search “Burnett Blizzard Hockey.”) They are hoping to be competitive in every game with their new coaching staff, new helmets and positive attitude.

Youth, talent and enthusiasm are a great start, and qualities that most coaches would trade for in a heartbeat.

Coach Nicoll and assistant Tony Samuelson are excited about the season and their team, but realize it all starts with them: “As coaches, we are trying to build a strong team unity,” Nicoll said. “We feel that if we are lacking anywhere this season, it will not be in effort.”

and seems to enjoy immensely.

“I went to college to become a teacher and a coach,” he said. “I’ve been coaching at many different levels and different sports the past few years.”

Born and raised in Pine City, Minn., Nicoll went to college in Be-

midji, Minn., where he concentrated on teaching and coaching. But love of your hometown can be strong, and with that, he was able to return to Pine City to teach social studies and now to raise a family. He and his wife have a 4-monthold child to fill their home and time, for those spare moments he isn’t coaching or teaching - which are likely few and far between.

Nicoll has a solid coaching connection in several sports: He has coached hockey,

football and baseball in Pine City, and also in Bagley, Minn., during his student teaching stint.

While he appreciates and participates in several sports, coaching ice hockey was his degree minor, so when the Blizzard head coaching opportunity opened up, “I jumped all over it!” he exclaimed.

Now Nicoll is hoping his Blizzard skaters can jump all over their opponents this season, which would be a perfect cap to a very good year.

a cool guy, a racer, a photographer, a singer, blah blah blah...”

Second thought, maybe I should go over some of the answers and questions from a recent game show application I filled out.

Your greatest regret?

Not being born into money. I would be a world-class philanthropist!

Ever charged with a crime?

Yes. I once stole my own car from a tow lot. Yes, I regret it to this day.

However, they were since disciplined for illegal towing practices and are no longer in business, but still owe me for an alignment!

Coach Grant Nicoll

What is your most embarrassing moment?

Unfortunately, it is likely yet to happen.

The most daring and dangerous thing you’ve ever done?

As a teen, I once wrangled down a pair of runaway horses and wagon, after the horse was spooked and people were kicked off and injured. No really, I did!

What will you do when you retire?

Yell at kids to stay off my lawn and complain about their music, driving and clothes. I will have earned that right.

If you were going to be in People magazine, what inside info would be put next to your pic?

“Greg Marsten may someday be famous enough to justify this picture!”

What are you most proud of and why?

My daughter, Camille. She is everything I wished I could be at her age and so much more. She’ll be on People magazine!

If you had Aladdin’s lamp and could make three wishes, what would you wish for? (no money or more wishes) No more infomercials. Justifiable executive salaries. Quieter school gymnasium buzzers. And just in case, finding pirate treasure in me backyard, Matey!

Any pending litigation?

None that I know of, although an unknown friend in Africa says I’ve been promised millions by a deported king who no longer has a bank account. I need to accrue more Leader vacation time to collect.

Ever been evicted?

No. Lost quite a few damage deposits along the way. Who knew carpet and drapes were so flammable?

You’ll learn lots more about me later, I’m afraid. I look forward to being a part of your lives in the future, and hope to make you laugh, think, cry and smile. But not at the same time, that would make me a Meg Ryan film.

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Campeau signs letter of intent with Mustangs

by Greg Marsten ST. CROIX FALLS – St. Croix Falls senior Marissa Campeau signed a letter of intent last week to play golf for the Southwest Minnesota State University (Marshall) Mustangs next fall.

Fresh off a return from a top-10 state golf appearance this season, where she has been in both individual play and twice as a part of the Saints team, Campeau will add her long-distance drives to the Mustangs team in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

Campeau has won first team all-conference honors three times in golf, and is also a two-time all-conference basketball player for the Saints, so far. She is consistently among the top three of Lakeland Conference scorers, and may play basketball for the Mustangs, as well.

“The (Mustangs) coaches are coming to watch her a couple of times this season,” Marissa’s father, Jay Campeau said. “They’ll see if she wants to wait until after her freshman year for golf, since so many will be red-shirted anyway.”

Campeau will be playing golf on a scholarship for the Mustangs under coach Ross Webskowski, and plans on pursuing physical therapy. She will also add her 6-foot height and steady presence in the paint to the Saints basketball squad this winter.

Extra Points

LEFT: SCF senior Marissa Campeau signed a letter of intent last week to attend Southwest Minnesota State University (Marshall) on a golf scholarship.

Campeau has been a three-time state golf participant, as well as a star basketball player for the Saints. Campeau may also play hoops for the Mustangs. Pictured left to right: Jay, Marissa and Donna Campeau. – Photos by Greg Marsten

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Unity brothers skating in Amery this season

by Marty Seeger AMERY – Unity brothers Reed and Kyle Sorensen will be making nightly trips to the Amery Ice Arena this winter for the 2009-10 Warriors hockey season.

Reed is a sophomore this season and expected to be in the net in every game after Amery’s senior tender from last year graduated.

Reed saw action in nine games last year and posted a 1-2 record, and the team finished 11-11 record.

Kyle is a freshman forward that will likely bounce back and forth between JV and varsity Reed Sorensen

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Sunday Night No Tap I Mixed Standings: Long Shots 13.5, Knaubers 13.5, Jeff’s Team 11, Late Comers 11, Chuck’s Team 10.5, Packer Backers 10, No Names 6.5, Happy Campers 4.

Women’s games: Jan Kruse (CT) 279, Lois Murphy (LS) 222, Jan Kruse (CT) 220.

Women’s series: Jan Kruse (CT) 663, Linda Richter (LS) 591, Sheila Hanson (JT) 573.

Men’s games: Don Swanson (PB) 300, Don Swanson (PB) 278, Chris Rowell (NN) 251.

Men’s series: Don Swanson (PB) 778, Chris Rowell (NN) 724, Gene Hanson (JT) 618.

Team games: Packer Backers 843, Long Shots 826, No Names 825.

Team series: Packer Backers 2369, Jeff’s Team 2357, Long Shots 2273.

Monday Youth (2 games) Standings: Lone Striker 17, Chase 12, Pin Striker 9.5, D Joel 9.5.

Boys games: Austin Bruss 193, David Lindberg 140.

Boys series: Austin Bruss 319, David Lindberg 278.

Team games: Lone Striker 193, D Joel 140 Team series: Lone Striker 319, D Joel 278.

Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Zebras 24, Bears 21.5, Vultures 20, Nite Hawks 18, Eagles 17, Swans 15.5, Cardinals 15, Badgers 13.

Women’s games: Mary Askov 186, Thelma Hendricks 168, Betty Schandorff 165.

Women’s series: Mary Askov 496, Lila Larson 448, Thelma Hendricks 424.

Men’s series: Duane Doolittle 226, Tom Johnson 197, Roger Messer and Tony Deiss 188.

Men’s games: Duane Doolittle 602, Tom Johnson 557, Roger Messer 504.

Team games: Nite Hawks 667, Vultures 609, Bears 608.

Team series: Nite Hawks 1905, Vultures 1805, Bears 1693.

Men’s Tuesday Classic Standings: Great Northern Outdoors 79, Hacker’s Lanes 75, Bottle Shop 72.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 66, Olsen & Son 49, Pioneer Bar 48.5.

Individual games: Gene Ackland 257, Dale Gregory 245, Brett Daeffler 244.

Individual series: Gene Ackland 686, Dale Gregory 684, Brett Daeffler 664.

Team games: Pioneer Bar 653, Hacker’s Lanes 651, Bottle Shop 642.

Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1905, Yellow Lake Lodge 1864, Pioneer Bar 1844.

Games 50 pins or more above average: Gene Ackland 257 (+63), Dale Gregory 245 (+51) Series 100 pins or more above average: Gene Ackland 686 (+104); Dale Gregory 684 (+102); Scott Morrison 625 (+100).

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Skol Bar 27, 4 Seasons Wood Products 26.5, A-1 Machine 25, Pioneer Bar 23, Cummings Lumber 21, Larsen Auto Center 20.5, Lewis Silo 17, Bye 0.

Individual games: Steve Baillargeon 247, Curtis Renfroe 235, Gene Ackland 235.

Individual series: Curtis Renfroe 672, Gene Ackland 666, Ken Koehler 614.

Team games: A-1 Machine 1000, Skol Bar 992, A-1 Machine 962.

Team series: A-1 Machine 2901, 4 Seasons Wood Products 2798, Skol Bar 2772.

according to Amery assistant hockey coach Matt Humpal.

“The flexible period rules, these players will get a lot of ice time,” Humpal said, and added that he expects the team to be much improved from last year.

“We return our top three scorers and all of our defense. Tanner Trygestad was an all-state forward last season. Kyle Schultz is going to be moving from defense to forward this season. With him and Tanner on a line last year, they scored nine goals in three games.”

Humpal says the team could start up to four freshmen this season, and might lead to inexperience early, but by the end of the year the younger core could catch on and play solid by the end of the sea-

son.

“I would pick New Richmond as the conference favorite but I am hoping that we can compete for the title this year,” Humpal said.

RIGHT: Amery Warrior defenders skate toward the puck as a Blizzard athlete plays keep away in a game last year. The Warriors will be a younger team but have a good shot at making a run toward the top of the standings.

– File photo by Jeff Maanum

B O W L I N G Thursday Early Standings: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 27, Full Timers 27, K-Wood 25, Grindell Law Offices 21, Hell Raisers 18.5, Fab Four 14.5, Wikstrom Construction 13, Frontier Trails 10.

Individual games: (Handicap scores) Mark Bohn (FF) 285, Joshua Henry (FuT) 281, Tim Pederson (FF) 262.

Individual series: (Handicap scores) Tim Pederson (FF) 739, Joshua Henry (FuT) 725, Dave Grindell (GLO) 724.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Fab Four 738, Grindell Law Offices 711, Full Timers and K-Wood 693.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Fab Four 2049, K-Wood 1992, Grindell Law Offices 1989.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Ed Bitler 5X (232); Mark Bohn 276.

Games 50 pins or more above average: Brandon Ayd 194 (+51); Mark Bohn 276 (+76); Dave Grindell 234 (+54); Joshua Henry 247 (+75); Tim Pederson 221 (+57).

Series 100 pins or more above average: Brandon Ayd 542 (+113); Dave Grindell 643 (+103); Joshua Henry 623 (+107); Tim Pederson 616 (+124).

Splits converted: 4-9: Edward Bitler; 5-7: Chad Carlson.

Thursday Late Mixed Standings: Rural American Bank 24, Stotz & Company 23, Hansen Farms Inc. 21, North Wind Arts 20, Johnson Upholstery 17, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 15, Fisk Trucking 15.

Women’s games: Kelsey Bazey 192, Rita Bohn 189, Jenny Goalen 161.

Women’s series: Rita Bohn 551, Kelsey Bazey 529, Rita Frandsen 423.

Men’s series: Eugene Wynn Jr. 255, Scott Morrison 226, Jacob Anderson 223.

Men’s games: Eugene Wynn Jr. 663, Jacob Anderson 608, Scott Morrison 597.

Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 952, Rural American Bank 922, Johnson Upholstery 864.

Team series: Rural American Bank 2721, Hansen Farms Inc. 2680, Stotz & Company 2488.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: The Leader 52, The Pin Heads 42, Pioneer Bar 41, Frederic Design & Promotion 37, The Dozers 34.5, Hole in the Wall 28, Junque Art 25, Meyers Plus 20.5.

Individual games: Jen Carlson 220, Dorothy Barfknecht 209, Laur Fisk 199.

Individual series: Jen Carlson 529, Sarah Shaffer 511, Ruth Taylor 503.

Team games: Frederic Design & Promotion 590, The Leader 585, Meyers Plus 581.

Team series: The Leader 1742, Frederic Design & Promotion 1623, The Pin Heads 1591.

Games 50 or more above average: Myrna Magnuson; Laur Fisk; Jen Carlson; Dorothy Barfknecht.

Splits converted: 3-6-7-10: Pat Bresina.

Saturday Youth (3 games) Standings: ???? 19, Earth Energy 18, The Unknowns 16, L4D 16, Favre Rules 15.5, Lucky Cards 11.5.

Girls games: Julia Owens 233, Corissa Schmidt 166, Lauren Domagala 145.

Girls series: Corissa Schmidt 442, Julia Owens 441, Lauren Domagala 375.

Boys games: A.J. Walsh Brenizer 229, Christian Hall 198, Gary Ekholm 197.

Boys series: A.J. Walsh Brenizer 567, Christian Hall 550, Logan Hacker 524.

Team games: Favre Rules 646 & 619, ???? 608.

Team series: Favre Rules 1871, L4D 1629, ???? 1584.

McKenzie Lanes

Monday Night Ladies Standings: McKenzie Lanes 97.5, Sam’s Carpentry 81, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 79.5, Milltown Appliance 78, Bogus Pumpkins 76.5, Edina Divas 71.5, Metal Products Co. 68.5 Frederic Truck & Tractor 59.5.

Individual games: Jane Smith 201, Donna Petersen 186, Kathy McKenzie 186.

Individual series: Jane Smith 589, Kathy McKenzie 524, Toni Sloper 479.

Team games: (Handicap score) Milltown Appliance 819.

Team series: (Handicap score) Milltown Appliance 2363.

Monday Night Madness Standings: Scottay’s Trucking 40, Radio Shack 37, Triple Threat 36, Balsam Lake Market 33, Mishaps 33, Pepie’s Gals 31, McKenzie Lanes 23, Alleycats 23.

Individual games: Melanie Erickson 226, Debbie Swanson 171, Jessica Clausen 169.

Individual series: Jessica Clausen 482, Debbie Swanson 469, Melanie Erickson 454.

Team games: (Handicap score) Scottay’s Trucking 639, Alleycats 636, Pepie’s Gals 604.

Team series: (Handicap score) Radio Shack 1757, Pepie’s Gals 1749, Alleycats 1732.

Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: Lemon Heads 77, Lamar Stars 53.5, Mom’s Boys 52.5, Wild Boys 52.5, Jim’s Flooring 52, Lane Crashers 44.5.

Women’s games: Brenda Lehmann 171, Linda Larson 169, Darlene Prose 137.

Women’s series: Brenda Lehmann 495, Linda Larson 446, Darlene Prose 367.

Men’s games: Cory Crowell 267, Glen Minnick 214, Jeff Lehmann 202.

Men’s series: Cory Crowell 701, Jeff Lehmann 574, Glen Minnick 570.

Team games: Jim’s Flooring 567.

Team series: Jim’s Flooring 1552.

Tuesday Women’s Day Standings: Custom Outfitter 133.5, B & H Builders 102, Kassel Tap 100, Hauge Dental 97.5, Gutter Dusters 94.5, Tomlinson Insurance 92.5, Country Gals 80, Bye 48.

Individual games: Lois Swenson 211, Linda Goulet 194, Denise Donaghue 188.

Individual series: Denise Donaghue 500, Eileen Tomlinson 500, Kathy Braund 500.

Team games: (Handicap score) Custom Outfitter 819, Tomlinson Insurance 804, Hauge Dental 780.

Team series: (Handicap score) Tomlinson Insurance 2310, Custom Outfitter 2299, Kassel Tap 2257.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: McKenzie Lanes 32, Nel-LoHill Farm 28, Glass Bar 27, Centurview Park 22, Dream Lawn 21.5, Hack’s Pub 11, Steve’s Appliance 9.5, The Dugout 9.

Individual games: Rick Fox 278, Don Potting Sr. 268, Darren McKenzie 266.

Individual series: Norm Hansen 717,

R E S U L T S Darren McKenzie 689, Gene Braund 660.

Team games: (Handicap score) McKenzie Lanes 1244.

Team series: (Handicap score) McKenzie Lanes 3498.

Wednesday Early League Standings: Glass Attractions 42, Top Spot 36, Hendrick’s Motor 34, Lite House 34, Cutting Edge 34, Suzie Q’s 33, Hack’s Pub 26, Holiday StationStores 17.

Women’s games: Janice Fox 208, Debbie Korsan 182, Dixie Welling 179.

Women’s series: Debbie Korsan 471, Dixie Welling 465, Janice Fox 464.

Men’s games: Darrell Hendricks 235, Rick Katzmark 223, Gene Braund 206.

Men’s series: Darrell Hendricks 583, Rick Katzmark 574, Gene Braund 536.

Team games: (Handicap score) Hendrick’s Motor 721.

Team series: (Handicap score) Hendrick’s Motor 1988.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Tiger Express 14, Harvest Moon 12, Edina Realty 10, McKenzie Lanes 10, Hanjo Farms 8, Reed’s Marina 6, Davy’s Construction 2, Dalles Electrical 2.

Individual games: Jim McKenzie 256, Daryn Sylvester 255, Darren McKenzie 246.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie 717, Jim McKenzie 659, Daryn Sylvester 643.

Team games: (Handicap score) Reed’s Marina 1087, Tiger Express 1019.

Team series: (Handicap score) Tiger Express 2961, Reed’s Marina 2910.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Cutting Edge Pro 29, Bont Chiropractic 24, KJ’s 22.5, RiverBank 22, Eagle Valley Bank 21, Hack’s Pub 18.5, Truhlsen Chiropractic 11.5, Hauge Dental 11.5, Individual games: Paula Foerst 225, Connie Krech 200, Shannon Cox 189.

Individual series: Connie Krech 567, Shannon Cox 549, Paula Foerst 530.

Team games: Cutting Edge Pro 828, Truhlsen Chiropractic 762, Hauge Dental 757.

Team series: Cutting Edge 2294, Bont Chiropractic 2200, Truhlsen Chiropractic 2168.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Pin Busters 32.5, Fisk Trucking 29.5, The In-Laws 29, Roller Coasters 27.5, Happy Campers 24.5, Ten Pin Titans 23, Eureka Bombers 19, Tiger Express 19.

Women’s games: Kathy Braund 222, Bev Warner 189, Amber Duncan 177.

Women’s series: Kathy Braund 522, Amber Duncan 502, Jan Lehmann 445.

Men’s games: Tim Katzmark 267, Bill Berg 257, Joe Warner 225.

Men’s series: Bill Berg 622, Gene Braund 601, Joe Warner 594.

Team games: (Handicap score) The InLaws 973, Roller Coasters 917, Ten Pin Titans 912.

Team series: (Handicap score) The InLaws 2646, Pin Busters 2530, Roller Coasters 2523.

Black & Orange

Early Birds Standings: 10th Hole 22-14, Log Cabin Store 19-17, Black & Orange 17-19, Gandy Dancer Saloon 14-22.

Individual games: Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 179, Sandy Price (LCS) 178, Star Christensen (GD) 160.

Individual series: Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 477, Donna Koon (10th) 459, Star Christensen (GD) 418.

Team games: 10th Hole 923, Gandy Dancer Saloon 816, Black & Orange 813.

Team series: 10th Hole 2503, Black & Orange 2400, Gandy Dancer Saloon 2383.

Monday Night Men’s Standings: Glass & Mirror Works 21-15, Black & Orange 20-16, Larry’s LP 17-19, Pope’s Construction 14-22.

Individual games: Dean Eytcheson (G&MW) 224, Richard Morse (G&MW) 219, Larry Johnson (L) 214.

Individual series: Dean Eytcheson (G&MW) 616, Richard Morse (G&MW) 557, Vern Nottom (B&O) 500.

Team games: Glass & Mirror Works 996, Black & Orange 940, Larry’s LP 888.

Team series: Glass & Mirror Works 2873, Black & Orange 2583, Larry’s LP 2576.

Games 50 or more above average: Dean Eytcheson 224 (+57).

Series 100 or more above average: Dean Eytcheson 616 (+115).

TNT Standings: Flower Power 28-12, Larry’s LP 21-19, Cashco 18-22, Hole in the Wall 13-27.

Individual games: Jennifer Kern (L) 201, Lucy Hansen (FP) 189, Julie Chalupsky (H) 186.

Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 550, Lucy Hansen (FP) 525, Sue Eytcheson (FP) 485.

Team games: Larry’s LP 911, Hole in the Wall 870, Flower Power 853.

Team series: Hole in the Wall 2534, Larry’s LP 2511, Flower Power 2487.

Games 50 or more above average: Lucy Hansen 189 (+53).

Series 100 or more above average: Lucy Hansen 525 (+117).

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Cashco 31-5, Lions 27-9, 10th Hole 17-19, Northview Drive Inn 1719, Black & Orange 12-24, Vacant 4-32.

Individual games: Roger Tollander (C) 197, Bill Simmons (L) 192, Larry Johnson (L) 192.

Individual series: Mike Young (NDI) 527, Roger Tollander (C) 516, Chuck Anderson (10th) 515.

Team games: 10th Hole 945, Lions 924, Black & Orange 890.

Team series: 10th Hole 2758, Lions 2721, Black & Orange 2587.

Games 50 or more above average: Chuck Anderson 186 (+50).

Series 100 or more above average: Chuck Anderson 515 (+107).

Early Risers Standings: Hole in the Wall 24-16, A+ Sanitation 21-19, Gandy Dancer 20-20, 10th Hole 15-25.

Individual games: Gayle Naegeli (H) 182, Lylah Nelson (A+) 178, Carol Phelps (A+) 175.

Individual series: Lylah Nelson (A+) 466, Donna Crain (G) 464, Gayle Naegeli (H) 463.

Team games: A+ Sanitation 735, Gandy Dancer 723, Hole in the Wall 714.

Team series: Gandy Dancer 2046, Hole in the Wall 2039, A+ Sanitation 1943.

Games 50 or more above average: Gayle Naegeli 182 (+54).

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Check Services 26-14, Lip’s 26-14, Webster 15-25, Pour House 13-27.

Individual games: Angie Olson 196, Vicki Sjoholm 193, Barb Rivard 158.

Individual series: Angie Olson 507, Vicki Sjoholm 472, Daphne Churchill 432.

Team games: Check Services 702, Webster Motel 651, Pour House 644.

Team series: Check Services 2019, Pour House 1907, Webster Motel 1865.

Games 50 or more above average: Vicki Sjoholm 193 (+62).

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Gymnastics season preview Grantsburg Pirates

St. Croix Falls/Unity Team

by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – The Pirate gymnastics team did not graduate any seniors last year, but did lose two to other activities. With two added sophomores and two new freshmen, 12th-year coach Kathy Lund still has several athletes to choose from for the varsity roster.

“The team is a little bigger which is very nice,” Lund commented. “All the girls bring their own uniqueness to the team. They have fun and work hard. We have six gymnasts that work on all four events, the rest specialize in at least two events. This has the making of a strong varsity.”

Michelle Lund and Jessika Ilgen finished in the sectional meet last year with personal best scores. Lund is the team’s top all-around gymnast. Ilgen will be recovering from knee surgery to start this season but should be competing in all four events sometime after the new year.

Nikki Ticknor will once again compete all-around for Grantsburg after finishing last season with a personal best. Freshman RuthAnn Pederson will be taking one of the other all-around spots for the Pirate team this year.

“Michelle and Nikki have landed some new tumbling skills this first week of practice,” Lund said. “That normally does not happen because the time is usu-

by Brenda Sommerfeld ST. CROIX FALLS – Last year St. Croix Falls and Unity combined to form a gymnastics team. This kept the sport alive in St. Croix Falls and allowed Unity athletes to compete in the sport. With all but one gymnast returning, eight-year coach Dawn Peer is excited about the upcoming season.

“It’s the same team with more experience,” Peer said. “We did not have any individuals go on to state last year, however the girls improved throughout the season.”

Kady Meyer, Erin Mabry and Melissa Larson will be all-around athletes for the St. Croix Falls/Unity team. According to Peer, Ashley Johnson is showing strong potential on bars and vault and Jenna Christensen on floor and vault. Peer said Brooke Parks, Alexa Meyer and Nichole McPherson also have promise of competing at the varsity level.

Last season Meyer and Larson scored at the top of the St. Croix Falls/Unity team on both the vault and beam events.

Meyer was scoring in the low 8s and Larson in the upper 7s on the vault. On beam, Meyer and Larson were both scoring in the mid-7s.

“Our strength, I believe, will be our beam routine this year,” Peer commented. “We hopefully will also clean up our vaults.”

The bars and floor were tougher events for the team last year. The varsity team was scoring in the upper 6s on bars and in upper 6s and lower 7s on the floor.

The team finished last season with a team score of 112, which was a 19-point improvement from the beginning of the year.

Peer knows her team has the abilities to be successful this year, but she is unsure if injuries will have an effect on them.

“We have a lot of existing injuries right now on our team,” Peer said. “We can only be successful if the team is there and healthy enough to play.”

Peer and her team have set a goal to score a total of 128 and have three no-fall beam routines per competition.

Michelle Lund will be competing as an all-around gymnast for Grantsburg again this year.

Kady Meyer is an all-around gymnast for the St. Croix Falls/Unity team.

– File photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

ally spent on getting back in shape.”

Lund and Ticknor, along with several

of the other gymnasts, had long fall sports seasons to get and stay in shape.

Lund ran on the cross-country team and Ticknor played volleyball.

Coach Lund feels this season the team should be able to finish better than last year’s fifth-place finish in sectionals.

“The first week of practice they are already stronger than how they started out last season,” Lund commented. “The girls are coming in doing skills that they got back in February.”

The only event where Lund is unsure how her team will do is the uneven bars.

“The uneven bars seem to be our hardest event,” Lund said. “No other sport simulates the strength and timing it takes to perform the skills on this even, so at the start of every season it is the same, with ripped hands, sore muscles and just not having the strength to perform superior and high-superior skills.”

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Vold signs intent to play ball at SCSU

by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – Matt Vold has been a steady bat for the Saints baseball team since he first began as a starter in his freshman year. Vold will be another key component this spring for the St. Croix Falls baseball team as a senior, but will be carrying his talents to St. Cloud State University next fall. Vold signed recruitment papers last week at St. Croix Falls High School to play for the Huskies.

“He is very deserving of the attention, but extremely humble,” said Vold’s high school baseball coach Paul Randolph. “I met SCSU head coach Pat Dolan last spring and told him about a few of the young men at our high school who might have the ability to play Division II baseball. Dolan took the information and started to pursue Matt.”

Vold liked what SCSU had to offer according to Randolph, and has plans to enter into the field of education.

“The sky’s the limit for Matt, as he has improved over the last three years,” said Randolph. “His true strength is his bat.”

As a freshman Vold batted .333 with 10 RBIs and improved steadily his sophomore year with a .373 batting average before batting .397 as a junior with 32 RBIs, eight doubles, three triples and two home runs. He also started seven games on the mound and posted a 1.97 ERA in 39 innings with a record of 4-1. He struck out 35 batters and issued just 17 walks.

Vold spent much of his time at the shortstop position and has a lot to offer on defense as well.

“He has been a steady fielder who makes good decisions with the ball (playing savvy),” Randolph said.

On top of his success with the Saints baseball team, Vold tried out for the Wisconsin All-Stars out of Milwaukee and made the team. Randolph said Vold played in a couple of national tournaments, started, and did extremely well.

LEFT: Matt Vold signs his intent to play at SCSU as parents Kevin and Jo Vold look on in support. – Photo by Greg Marsten

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O UTDOOR S I N T E R! C O U N T Y L E A D E R

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Can the Jordan buck be topped?

A lot of things have changed in Wisconsin’s deer hunting history and it’s hard to believe that the Badger State has been regulating how we hunt deer since 1851. Yet, as we Marty approach our 158th gun deer season one Seeger thing remains unchanged, and that’s the thousands of huntThe ing stories that have Bottom contributed to the fabric of our longstanding Line tradition. With many of these stories (some, slightly exaggerated) the size of the antlers tends to be the focal point.

The size of the rack didn’t mean much to our earliest ancestors, and many people today regard the venison on their table as one of the most important aspects of the hunt. When the venison is gone however, the big buck stories remain.

One of the most legendary tales in the area involves the James Jordan buck shot in 1914 just south of Danbury. Each year, the story of how it became a world record comes up through conversation and the sheer size of the rack tends to get mentioned a lot – especially when someone takes a buck that has the potential to top it.

On Thursday, Nov. 5, Michael Gregoire of Sheboygan Falls arrowed a buck claimed by several newspapers and online media outlets to be a possible world record. Efforts to track down the person responsible for scoring the buck were unsuccessful, but the Sheboygan Press reports that the buck unofficially scored 217-5/8 inches. The final score will need to wait until the required 60 days are up, and it is yet to be determined if the buck will be recorded as a typical or nontypical.

The 12-point buck arrowed by Michael Gregoire in early November near Sheboygan Falls is believed to have a shot at beating the long-standing record held by the James Jordan Buck shot in Burnett County. The Jordan buck replica on the right can be seen at the Crex Visitors center in Grantsburg. – Photos submitted The JordanbBuck is the largest typical ever taken in Wisconsin, and held the world record until Milo Hansen shot a 12-point in 1993 scoring 213-5/8, in Saskatchewan. Each year, average hunters take huge bucks, yet the Jordan buck record remains intact. The Jordan buck is not only huge, but is nearly perfect in symmetry.

“I became official measurer in 1984, and the Jordan head was a source of pride,” says Craig Cousins of Milltown.

“I’ve held the actual antlers in my hands, and I’ve examined them.”

Cousins is an official measurer for the Boone and Crockett, and Pope and Young Club, and isn’t exactly clear if the Gregoire buck has what it takes. Jerry Lunde of St. Croix Falls is an official measurer for P and Y, and The Wisconsin Buck and Bear Club as well, and he agreed with Cousins. Both also said that it’s difficult to tell how big the rack is based on a photograph.

With so many large bucks taken each year they both also find it fascinating that the Jordan buck has managed to

hold on, but being close to perfect could be the key.

“It is so unique because it is so large, and almost perfect,” Cousins said, adding that there are just 3-2/8 deductions on the entire rack.

“When a buck gets to full maturity it’s a real common tendency for them to grow those extra points. The Jordan buck did not do that,” Cousins said.

Equally impressive is the Jordan buck’s 10 points. Several of the top world-record whitetails have 12 and 14 points, so for a 10-point buck to hold that kind of status is pretty amazing, and Cousins believes there are only two or three other 10-point framed bucks to score over 200 inches typical.

An unusual journey Although the Jordan buck was shot in 1914, the actual rack wasn’t scored until the mid-’60s. After Jordan shot his buck, he decided to get the deer mounted by a man named George Van Castle, who lived in Webster at the time. Van Castle’s wife later died and he moved across the

St. Croix River to Hinckley, Minn., which wasn’t too far away from where Jordan lived in Danbury, but because a bridge had not yet been constructed across the St. Croix River nearby, it made travel extremely difficult.

“Jordan never saw the buck again until the 1960s,” Cousins said, and explained that a distant cousin by the name of Robert Ludwig had purchased the rack at a rummage sale in nearby Sandstone, Minn. for just $3. Ludwig later scored the buck, and in the early 1970s, the Jordan buck, which was then called the Sandstone buck, was made an official world record. Yet, in an unfortunate twist, Jordan was not recognized as the person who shot the great buck until 1979. He passed away at the age of 86 just two months before being recognized as the hunter who shot the deer.

“It’s unfortunate that he passed away two months before Boone and Crockett declared him the hunter,” Cousins said, but he added that it was also fortunate that the antlers remained intact all those years, and somebody had actually kept them.

It’s also amazing that after 50 years, the Jordan buck still scored incredibly high. After the mandatory 60-day drying period, most trophy bucks today get scored right away, but it was over 50 years before the Jordan buck was scored.

“Antlers do dry out,” Cousins said.

We’ve scored them at the 60-day period and they commonly lose 1 to 2 (mostly mass) inches over 60 days. How much do they lose over 50 years?”

While the Jordan buck’s record book standing remains to be seen in the coming weeks, there’s no doubt that it takes an unbelievable rack to reach worldclass status. After the nine-day gun season, another contender for the big-buck title will likely circulate throughout the media, and personal e-mail accounts and deer hunting Web sites will buzz again with photos of trophy deer. Someday, there will be a new record typical in Wisconsin, but it probably can’t top the legendary tale of the Jordan buck.

Deer hunters, others urged to use carbon-monoxide detectors Alarms one of the best defenses against CO poisoning STATEWIDE – State health officials urge everyone to guard against carbonmonoxide poisoning as the weather turns colder and Wisconsin’s deer hunters prepare for the woods.

“During deer-hunting season, many people think about gun safety. However, they also need to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide,” said Dr. Seth

Foldy, state health officer.

“Carbon-monoxide poisoning is more common during the cold-weather months in Wisconsin as people turn to portable generators, heaters and stoves to help stay warm. Poorly functioning or unvented furnaces or home appliances can create a carbon-monoxide buildup in your home, but can also poison hunters and sportsmen in cabins, campers, tents, and hunting and fishing shacks,” Foldy said.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning fuels.

Breathing carbon monoxide displaces the oxygen in the blood, making people

sick. At high levels, carbon monoxide can kill a person in minutes. Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea and mental confusion. High levels of exposure may lead to more serious health problems, including loss of consciousness and death.

One of the best defenses against carbon-monoxide poisoning is a CO detector. CO detectors work like smoke alarms to alert you to dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide. Install CO detectors on every level of your home and near sleeping areas. Bring a batterypowered portable CO detector with you

any time you use a fuel-burning appliance away from home. Any device that burns gasoline, kerosene, wood, propane, coal, oil or charcoal should only be used in well-ventilated settings.

Foldy added that a carbon-monoxide detector’s alarm should never be ignored.

“The alarm may save your life,” he said. “If it sounds, or if anyone indoors has symptoms, get everyone out immediately and call 911 from a different location.” For more information about CO, contact your local health department or visit the department’s Web site at http://dhs.wi.gov/eh/Air/fs/CO.htm.

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Hunters asked to report suspicious activity MADISON – Wisconsin’s 600,000 deer hunters provide land managers and law enforcement officials with something no amount of survey or police work can replace, more than a million additional eyes pushing out into remote areas of the state.

In recent months, law enforcement officials have cleaned up marijuana-growing areas or drug-making operations

hidden in several remote areas on public lands across the state. Some of these illegal activities were discovered and reported by hunters.

“Hunters should be alert, and if they see something that doesn’t look right, they should leave the area the way they came in, record their observations and report the find to local law enforcement authorities,” said Randy Stark, chief con-

servation warden for the Department of Natural Resources. Some things to look for include signs of summer habitation such as huts, tents or other makeshift structures; equipment; watering jugs; chemical containers; or signs of disturbed vegetation including abnormal cuttings or clearing of small areas.

If problems are found on private land, notify local law enforcement authorities.

If hunters are on public land, “We operate a 24/7 confidential tip line for reporting suspected or observed illegal activity.

The number is easy to remember, 1-800tip-wdnr (1-800-847-9367 or cell #367),” Stark says.

“Under no circumstances should anyone put themselves in danger in a sus-

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St. Croix Casino hosts first Veterans Day ceremony TURTLE LAKE – Veterans Day, Nov. 11, was a day of remembrance at the St. Croix Casino. Approximately 75 military veterans and their families and friends gathered for the Turtle Lake casino’s first-annual Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m.

The ceremony began with the entrance of the flags of the United States, the state of Wisconsin, the St. Croix Tribe and the POW/MIA flag. Following introductory remarks by St. Croix Casino director of marketing, Aimee Juan, and casino General Manager LeRoy Buck, Buck introduced the principal speaker for the day, Francis Songetay, a St. Croix tribal veteran and tribal elder.

The Cumberland Singers performed the tribal Veterans Song. – Photos submitted

Francis Songetay brought in the St. Croix tribal flag at the beginning of the ceremony.

Francis Songetay, a St. Croix tribal veteran, was the featured speaker for the Veterans Day ceremony.

Before beginning his prepared remarks, Songetay led the audience in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

“Many Americans have lost sight of the true meaning of Veterans Day,” he began. To stress the significance of the Veterans Day observance, he recounted the history of the Veterans Day holiday.

He explained that Nov. 11 was chosen for the observance because the armistice for World War I, the “war to end all wars,”

The Turtle Lake High School band mony. occurred at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1919. A year later, President Woodrow Wilson declared Armistice Day a national holiday. The name for the holiday was changed from Armistice Day to Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 1954, by proclamation of President Eisenhower.

“Our servicemen and women are ready to serve, fight and die for their country if necessary. For that they deserve to be honored today,” Songetay said. He added that military service is an essential aspect of Native American culture. “Veterans are very honored per-

PBREA meeting held Ione Meixner of St. Croix Falls received her honorary membership status from Mary Smith with David Stephanson giving some humorous anecdotes during the recent meeting of the Polk-Burnett Retired Educators Association. - Special photo

F r a n Krause presenting honorary membership to Mary Jane Ramstrom.

coordinator, who was responsible for the planning for the Nov. 11 ceremony, read Doyle’s letter. The letter began by thanking those who have served in the armed forces. “Over 500,000 Wisconsin soldiers fought for our country. On this Veterans Day, we honor America’s men and women who have served with selfless courage,” Doyle wrote. “On behalf of the people of Wisconsin, I want to thank all played patriotic music during the cere- our veterans and service members and honor your sacrifice today, and every day. Without your service and dedicasons among Native Americans,” he said. tion, our state would not be the great “Native Americans have served proudly place it is today.” and honorably in every American war.”

Patriotic music was also a part of the Songetay then introduced all of the in- ceremony. The Turtle Lake High School dividual veterans in the audience by band, under the direction of Ryan name. A score of veterans from north- Gutsch, played “It’s a Grand Old Flag” western Wisconsin and eastern Min- and “America the Beautiful;” the nanesota were in attendance. tional anthem was sung by Judy WarmaAlso included in the program was the nen, casino publicist; the Cumberland reading of celebratory letters from Sen. Singers performed the tribal veterans Herb Kohl and Gov. Jim Doyle. Juan read song; and trumpet soloist Al Young conKohl’s letter, which began, “On this Vet- cluded the ceremony with taps. erans Day, we remember with reverence When all of the speeches were over, all and gratitude the brave men and women of the letters had been read and the last whose tremendous sacrifice protects all notes of music had died away, the solemof us. We pay special tribute to the St. nity of the occasion remained. The St. Croix tribal veterans, Polk and Barron Croix Casino’s Veterans Day ceremony County veterans, and all of the brave vet- was indeed more meaningful than the erans from the state of Wisconsin.” sum of its individual parts.

The letter continued, “There is no naIt was a time for remembrance, of grattional obligation more sacred than the itude and reflection. It was an opportudebt we owe to (our veterans). We must nity, in the words of Kohl, to “pay tribute also remember the tragedy of war and to the courageous men and women who pay special tribute to those who have have protected our nation throughout its made the ultimate sacrifice while fight- history and continue to serve with ing for our country.” honor.” - submitted Jamie Williams, casino special events

Hunters continued from page 23 pected illegal situation,” adds Stark.

“First-leave the way you came in the area and then record any easily obtainable information that you observed such as vehicle descriptions, license or registration numbers from vehicles, GPS coordinates if you have a unit with you and back-tag numbers if a person is wearing one. It is not recommended that you make contact with people who you believe are violating the law, instead report what you observed to law enforcement authorities.“ DNR works closely with local authorities to keep drugs and illegal activities

Helen Gatten of Danbury was presented her honorary pin and certificate from WREA

by Mary Jane Ramstrom of Webster during a meeting of the PBREA at Alpha.

off our state’s recreational lands to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for outdoor recreation.

“Our public lands are heavily used, and we are grateful that law-abiding citizens care enough about their public lands to be aware and report problems,” says Stark. “We want everyone to be safe and enjoy Wisconsin’s outdoors and traditions, and we want to work with the public to ensure that public lands are used for their intended purpose.”

For more information contact Bill Engfer, conservation warden, 608-266-0859.

– from www.dnr.state.wi.us

Burnett County warrants Jose M. Chavarria Jr., 18, Webster, arrest warrant - complaint, Nov. 10.

Mark A. Jereczek, 53, Danbury, failure to pay fines, Nov. 9.

Alicia A. Olson, 21, Woodbury, Minn., failure to pay fines, Nov. 10.

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Amanda M. Dupre, Danbury, speeding, , $295.00.

Kari A. Eberly, Webster, failure to yield right of way, $175.30; operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Chris J. Emerson, Haugen, speeding, $183.30.

James C. Esch, Oakdale, Minn., place/transport uncased firearm/vehicle, $203.40; place transport loaded firearm, $243.60.

Andrea E. Fiddle, Webster, operating while revoked, not guilty plea.

Aaron S. Flodin, Webster, speeding, $200.50.

Taylor J. Frane, East Bethel, Minn., unsafe lane deviation, $175.30.

Travis T. Gingras, Siren, fail./carry boat floatation devices, $162.70.

Daniel W. Goodremote II, Grantsburg, disorderly conduct w/motor vehicle, $185.00.

Dustin O. Gramer, Danbury, underage drinking-possess, alcohol assessment, attend alcohol class, $263.50.

Ryan D. Guertin, Hopkins, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Derek L. Gunderson, Webster, speeding, not guilty plea.

Alicia A. Hall, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Kelly R. Hanson, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00.

James E. Harrison, Maplewood, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Samantha L. Hart, Luck, underage drinking-possess, not guilty plea.

Ronald A. Hess, Siren, knowingly operating while revoked (cause property damage), $1,397.50; failure to yield right of way, $175.30.

Maureen A. Hines, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Perry L. Hochstetler, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jonathon M. Holmes, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Kenneth G. Hopkins, Siren, vehicle equipment violations, group 3, $175.30.

Cody M. Janes, Grantsburg,

possession of pot pipe, $150.00.

Burl G. Johnson, Danbury, speeding, $200.50.

Michael D. Keith, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00.

George E. Kern, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Larry A. Kern, Dairyland, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Terry K. Kilby, Landfall, Minn., speeding, $176.00.

Gail F. Koziski, Lakeland, Fla., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Dwight M. Kraemer, Webster, operating while suspended, not guilty plea.

Mary K. Labatt, Cushing, fail./stop at stop sign, not guilty plea.

Nathon J. lambert, Hastings, Minn., place/transport uncased firearm/vehicle, $203.40, $203.40; place/transport loaded firearm/vehicle, $243.60.

Timothy P. Lawin, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Julie C. Lee, Grantsburg, speeding, $175.30.

Kyle D. Lindus, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Shawn A. Lockhart, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Bernardette H. Lunde, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $225.70.

Timothy R. Maitrejan, Somerset, operate an unregistered ATV, $154.50.

Curtis J. Mann, Stanchfield, Minn., speeding, $174.80.

Michael J. McAbee, Grantsburg, possession of pot pipe, not guilty plea.

Warren C. McNeil, Stone Lake, operating left of centerline, $213.10.

Mickman Brothers Inc., Anoka, Minn., nonregistration of vehicle >10,000 lbs., not guilty plea.

James C. Miller, New Richmond, speeding, $175.30.

Dale E. Mishleau, Neshkoro, speeding, $175.30.

Jean F. Monn, Webster, nonregistration of auto, etc., $160.80.

Jean F. Monn, Webster, operate w/o valid license, $186.00.

Shelly A. Nault, Foxboro, speeding, $175.30.

Samantha J. Nelson, Grantsburg, speeding, $200.50.

Donald W. Nowicki, Apple Valley, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Shaji J. Pazhukkathara, Somerset, speeding, $175.30.

Shawn W. Peterson, Milltown, speeding, not guilty plea.

Jessica C. Petrangelo, Webster, underage drinking-possess, alcohol assessment, attend alcohol class, $263.50.

Robert E. Phernetton, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Christopher J. Planck, Paradis, Mich., speeding, not guilty plea.

Jason D. Plessel, Grants-

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David J. Anders, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Cassandra R. Anderson, St. Paul, Minn., underage drinkingpossess, $263.50.

Lauren L. Arnold, Rice Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Glenn R. Baier, Webster, speeding, $225.70.

Nicole E. Bearheart, Cumberland, operating while under influence; operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas.

Dolores K. Beck, Davenport, Fla., speeding, $200.50.

Kim L. Bejsang, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $299.40.

Robert R. Belisie Jr., Webster, operating while under influence; operating with PAC .08 or more; operating while revoked; driving too fast for conditions, not guilty pleas.

Erin R. Benjamin, Webster, underage drinking-possess, alcohol assessment, attend alcohol class, $263.50.

Kenneth J. Bly, Grantsburg, violate permitted uses in residential/recreation-zoned property, not guilty plea.

James P. Burton, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Peter R. Burton, New Hope, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Jeremy L. Carlson, Frederic, operating while under influence; operating while revoked; operating with PAC .02 or more, not guilty pleas.

Ronald J. Carlson, Batavia, Ill., speeding, $175.30.

Shane J. Cloutier, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Bonnie J. Conati, North Branch, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Douglas J. Coyour, Frederic, operate motor veh. w/o adequate muffler, not guilty plea.

Michael S. Curtis, Webster, underage drinking-possess, alcohol assessment, attend alcohol class, $263.50.

Kenneth F. Dalhed, Farmington, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Weylin D. Davis, Hinckley, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Richard J. Dorsey, Excelsior, Minn., operate ATV w/o valid registration, not guilty plea.

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Regina L. Polaski, Webster, failure to notify police of accident, $249.00.

Thomas J. Polski, Danbury, minor transporting intoxicants in MV, $263.50.

Michael L. Rabideaux, Hastings, Minn., speeding, $250.90.

(Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Case Type: 30404 Case No.: 09-CV-270 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE The RiverBank a Minnesota banking corporation 2183 U.S. Highway 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Plaintiff, vs.

St. Croix Floral Company, Inc. a Wisconsin corporation 1257 State Road 35 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024, Bruce E. Nelson 928 235th Street Dresser, WI 54009, Mary L. Nelson 928 235th Street Dresser, WI 54009, Distinctive Floral Co., a Minnesota corporation 4045 Hwy. 101 Plymouth, MN 55446, Bailey Nurseries Inc., a Minnesota corporation 1325 Bailey Road St. Paul, MN 55119, Hermes Floral Co. Inc., a Minnesota corporation 1450 W. Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113, Prince Corporation, a Wisconsin corporation 8351 Highway H East Marshfield, WI 54449, Gary E. Nelson 2329 Beede Lake Trail St. Croix Falls, WI 54024-7931, FPC Financial, F.S.B., a federal savings bank P.O. Box 6600 3400 NW 86th Street Des Moines, IA 50306-6660, Tilsner Carton Company, a Minnesota corporation 162 York Avenue E. St. Paul, MN 55117, Mitchell Metal Products, a Wisconsin corporation P.O. Box 207 905 S. State Street Merrill, WI 54452-0207 Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development 201 East Washington Avenue, A-300 P.O. Box 7946 Madison, WI 53707-7946, Defendants.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the aboveentitled action on June 15, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: TIME/DATE: Dec. 17, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the balance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court.

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

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot Eleven (11), Timber Ridge II, Town of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin (“Property”).

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is located in Town of Osceola, Wisconsin) Dated this 27th day of October, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2951 DCA/14163 499489 WNAXLP

(Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, Vs. CALVIN C. THOMPSON, and RACHEL E. CARDIN, and CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 371 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on June 30, 2009, in the amount of $129,345.24, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on: Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot 6, Plat of Scenic Ridge, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 024-01301-0600 Street Address: 945 187th Street, Dresser, WI 54009 Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 6th day of November, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 500302 WNAXLP (Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

KERRY L. LYSDAHL, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 29 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 9, 2009, in the amount of $109,736.42 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 29, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 4134, recorded June 26, 2003, in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 164, as Document No. 660373, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2284 190th St., Centuria, WI 54824.

TAX KEY NO.: 02-00279-0120.

Dated this 16th day of November 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf.

Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (174402)

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Siren police report Mark A. Christiansen, 42, Hinckley, Minn., was taken to Burnett County Jail at 5 p.m.

According to the report, Christiansen had punched out a window at Siren Court. He was walking along Hwy. 35 when the Siren officer on duty picked him up.

Nov. 9: The first of two beavers spotted near Subway while causing havoc was shot twice by the Siren officer on duty.

This was at 11:45 p.m.

The officer couldn’t locate a car-

Notices

Nov. 14: Jonathon C. Oiyotte, 30, Webster, was arrested for driving without a valid driver’s license. Myron L. Belisle, 61, Webster, was arrested for felony possession of a firearm.

Other incidents Nov. 12: Four mailboxes along Skog Road were damaged. The incident is under investigation.

Burnett County civil court Voyager Village vs. Allan J. Hanson, St. Paul, Minn., $2,942.73.

Voyager Village vs. Kenneth Poore, St. Paul, Minn., $894.26.

Voyager Village vs. Paul L. Swanson, Fridley, Minn., $894.26.

Diamond Collision Center vs. Megan Sartwell, Danbury, $1,925.50.

Grindell Law Offices vs.

Kenneth F. Gatten, Danbury, $290.00.

Adam C. Benson vs. Brandon L. Belisle, Webster, $3,096.50.

Jamie M. Robb, Grantsburg, operating while under influence; operating with PAC .10 or more; nonregistration of vehicle < 10,000 lbs.; improper parking/standing of vehicle, not guilty pleas.

John V. Robinson, Shafer, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

William J. Robty, Blaine, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Paul B. Rockwood, Superior, operate ATV at speed greater then 20 mpg on ATV route, $154.50.

Richard C. Rognrud, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Steven H. Rossow, Webster, speeding, $200.50.

James G. Roy, Webster, resisting arrest; operating left of centerline; operating while under influence; operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas.

Kathleen A. Sakry, Sartell, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Susan A. Seger, Grantsburg, construct bldg. w/o permit; violate permitted uses in residential/recreation zoned property, not guilty pleas.

Teresa Siddel-Sickau, Grantsburg, speeding, $225.70.

Aaron L. Simmons, Grantsburg, unsafe backing of vehicle, $160.80.

Frank G. Sippel, Hayward, speeding, not guilty plea.

Nathan E. Smithberg, Chippewa Falls, speeding, not guilty plea.

Natalie N. Snyder, Plover, operating while under influence; operating with PAC .08 or more, not guilty pleas.

Shannon L. Staples, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jerome E. Strese, Grantsburg, ATV operation on roadway, $200.50.

Aaron M. Stroot, Webster, operating while suspended, $200.50; speeding, $200.50.

Nickolas P. Tierney, Hudson, speeding; operating while suspended, not guilty pleas.

Jared D. Tober, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Chad A. Tobias, Belle Plaine, Minn., operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Marvin E. Topp, Eagle Lake, Minn., passing into oncoming traffic, not guilty plea.

Pamela J. Toshner, Gordon, speeding, $175.30.

Davin G. Tyler, Siren, operating while suspended, not guilty plea.

Jean A. Utgard, Frederic, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .08 or more; operating while revoked, not guilty pleas.

Fong Vang, Duluth, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Stacy L. Veal, Spooner, speeding, $175.30.

Nick R. Villareal, Lake Elmo, Minn., drink open intoxicants in MV, $200.50.

Ira K. Werdier, Webster, vehicle equipment violation, group 1, not guilty plea.

Clavin L. White, Apple Valley, Minn., operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Jason M. White, South St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Matthew D. Whiteside, Danbury, hunt w/o license, $231.90; hunt game birds/game/closed season, not guilty plea.

Scott A. Wilcox, Danbury, operating while under influence; operating with PAC >= .08 < .10, not guilty pleas.

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(Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, f/k/a S & C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

John W. Kowalski and Jane Doe, the unknown spouse of John W. Kowalski, and Citibank (South Dakota), Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 09 CV 183 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 9, 2009, in the amount of $45,019.54, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 16, 2009, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Judicial Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 23 Plat of Pixie Acres Mobile Home Subdivision, in the Village of Milltown, being part of the Northwest 1/4 and Southwest 1/4, Section 8-35-17. Said land being in the Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 516 Milltown Avenue North, Milltown, WI 54858.

Dated this 19th day of October, 2009. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Ronald L. Siler VAN DYK, WILLIAMSON & SILER, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 201 South Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Van Dyk, Williamson & Siler, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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(Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EVERHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

JASON P. SCHMIT and JANE DOE unknown spouse of Jason P. Schmit and MATTHEW K. KRARUP and JANE DOE unknown spouse of Matthew K. Krarup and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants; and WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION, and ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC Defendants; and CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Added Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-255 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 29, 2009, in the amount of $214,491.40, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 2, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION: Lot 6 of Certified Survey Map No. 3979 recorded in Volume 18 on page 19 as Document No. 649191 being a part of Government Lot 2, Section 6, Township 32 North, Range 16 West, Town of Black Brook, Polk County, Wisconsin, together with and subject to easement for ingress and egress as shown on said Certified Survey Map. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1104 55th Avenue, Town of Black Brook.

TAX KEY NO.: 010-001500600.

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

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

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(Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

LISA K. WOODS, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 185 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 22, 2009, in the amount of $150,000.47, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 9, 2009, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 5244, filed in Volume 23, Page 151, as Document No. 720911, located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 37 North, Range 17 West, in the Town of West Sweden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3252 140th St., Frederic, WI 54837.

TAX KEY NO.: 048-00542-0000.

Dated this 2nd day of November, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (169644)

(Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

John D. Gehrman, Unknown Spouse of John D. Gehrman, NABPCO Auto Parts, and Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 201 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 1, 2009, in the amount of $75,989.56, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows.

DATE/TIME: December 30, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lots 9 and 10, Block 5, Plat of Luck, Village of Luck, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 603 6th Street, Luck, WI. Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

(Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN R. MCLEOD, et al Defendants Case Number: 08 CV 586 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 16, 2008, in the amount of $287,366.65, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 2, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check.

Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

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

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 4416, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 197, as Document No. 677402, located in part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Township 32 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Black Brook, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 169 100th Street, Deer Park, WI 54007.

TAX KEY NO.: 010-00731-0300.

Dated this 12th day of October, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff Of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield,WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose.

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Louis J. Ramirez, South St. Paul, Minn., prohibited transport of aquatic plants, $154.50.

Joshua J. Reuter, Hastings, Minn., operating while suspended, $200.50.

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(November 11, 18, 25) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Livingston Financial, LLC as successor in interest to Elan Financial Services 1800 Fifth Street Towers 150 S. 5th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Plaintiff, vs.

Eric J. Hughes 403 Pearl St. Apt. 7 P.O. Box 402 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Defendant(s) SUMMONS Case Code: 30301 CASE NO. 09CV815 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a Defendant: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days of November 11, 2009, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Lois Hoff, Clerk of Circuit Court, 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to Messerli & Kramer, P.A., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 250, Plymouth, MN 55441. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

MESSERLI & KRAMER, P.A. Jillian N. Walker #1066378 3033 Campus Drive Suite 250 Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: (763) 548-7900 Fax: (763) 548-7922

cass, but presumed the beaver was dead. A second beaver, a different one, was shot by an offduty officer at 9:15 p.m. the following day in a culvert behind Subway. According to the report, the beaver never surfaced, and the officer believes it was dispatched.

Nov. 11: Douglas M. Beedle, Siren, called the Siren officer to his home after a basement window next to his rear deck was broken from the outside. No entry to the home was reported.

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Nov. 3: A juvenile from Siren School was referred to social services on two charges of disorderly conduct and one of battery.

Nov. 8: Dylan A. Geske, 19, Siren, was charged with speeding, violating absolute sobriety, possession of THC and drug paraphernalia after a stop by a Siren officer who was parked by Siren Auto Stop, running stationary radar. The time was 1:40 a.m.

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(Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY The RiverBank 304 Cascade Street P.O. Box 188 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020 Plaintiff, vs.

Biermann Contracting Inc., 437 Main Street Red Wing, MN 55066 Homes by Biermann Amery, LLC 437 Main Street Red Wing, MN 55066 Homes by Biermann St. Croix Falls, LLC 437 Main Street Red Wing, MN 55066 Mark Biermann 743 Aspen Avenue Red Wing, Minnesota T. Kroll’s Inc. 15125 South Robert Trail Rosemount, MN 55068 Simon Electric Construction Co., 345 St. Croix Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Dee-Co Holdings, Inc. f/k/a Bernco Inc., 17877 179th Trail West Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 And Consolidated Lumber Co., 808 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082, Defendants.

Case No.: 09-CV-236 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 26, 2009, in the amounts of (a) $281,263.06, (b) $409,637.68, and (c) $411,467.88, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 2, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

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payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 48, Glacier Ridge, Polk County, Wisconsin; (BCI Premises #1) And Lot 2, Glacier Ridge, Polk County, Wisconsin; (BCI Premises #2) And Lot 7, Whispering Waters, A Planned Unit Development, Polk County, Wisconsin; (HBB-Amery Premises #1) Lot 8, Whispering Waters, A Planned Unit Development, Polk County, Wisconsin; (HBB-Amery Premises #2) And Lot 3, Whispering Waters, A Planned Unit Development, Polk County, Wisconsin; (HBB-Amery Premises #3) And Lot 3, Glacier Ridge, Polk County, Wisconsin; (HBB-St. Croix Falls Premises #1) And LOT 47, Glacier Ridge, Polk County, Wisconsin; (HBB-St. Croix Falls Premises #2) AND LOT 49, Glacier Ridge, Polk County, Wisconsin; (HBB-St. Croix Falls Premises #3) PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 1415 Interstate Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024; 1302 Prairie Lane, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024; 208 Greenview Lane, Amery, WI 54001; 212 Greenview Lane, Amery, WI 54001; 211 Greenview Lane, Amery, WI 54002; 1303 Prairie Lane, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024; 1414 Interstate Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024; 1416 Interstate Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our clients behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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(Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CITIBANK, NA as Trustee for WaMu Series 2007-HE2 Trust, Plaintiff, vs.

JOSHUA MALEITZKE and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Joshua Maleitzke, and JOHN DOE and/or JANE DOE, UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-352 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 30, 2008, in the amount of $402,529.47, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 6, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: The Northerly 100 feet of the Southerly 200 feet of that part of Government Lot Six (6) of Section Seventeen (17), and of Government Lot Four (4) of Section Eighteen (18), both in Township Thirty-five (35) North of Range Sixteen (16) West, Polk County, Wis., laying between Bone Lake and the North and South Highway running through said Government Lot 4.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2100 Bone Lake Drive W., Town of Georgetown.

TAX KEY NO.: 026-007070000 Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS & ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

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(Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11, c/o American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc. Plaintiff, vs.

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Case No. 09-CV-109 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 28, 2009, in the amount of $106,030.72, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 1, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land located in the NW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Section 17, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Polk County, Wis., and described as follows: Beginning at a point which is 33.0 feet South and 111 feet East from the Northwest corner of said Section 17, thence East parallel to the North line of said Section 17 and distance of 54 feet, thence South parallel to the West line of said Section 17 and distance of 107.25 feet, thence West parallel to the North line of said Section 17, a distance of 54 feet, thence North parallel to the West line of said Section 17 a distance of 107.25 feet to the point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 121 Main Street, Village of Milltown.

TAX KEY NO.: 151-00323-000.

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

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

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(Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

TESSA M. AUNE and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Tessa M. Aune and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-717 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 14, 2009, in the amount of $143,156.44, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 6, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4 NE1/4), Section Eighteen (18), Township Thirty-five (35) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 18, Township 35 North, Range 17 West; thence South 486.50 feet; thence West 448 Feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of parcel to be described; thence South 150 feet; thence West 115 Feet; thence North 150 Feet; thence East 115 Feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 210 3rd Avenue, Village of Milltown.

TAX KEY NO.: 151-003730000 Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS & ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

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Monthly rent of $775 includes lawn care, garbage 494453 service and snow removal.

(Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation Plaintiff, Vs. MICHAEL J. CURTIS; LINDA K. KOUBEK; BULL DOZEN, INC.; SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF MINNESOTA; DISCOVER BANK; U.S. FOODSERVICE, INC.; WISCONSIN BUREAU OF CHILD SUPPORT, Defendants.

Case No.: 09-CV-416 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 24, 2009, in the amount of $487,746.99, the sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 16, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

DESCRIPTION: LOT ONE (1) OF CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP NO. 4015, RECORDED IN VOLUME 18 OF CERTIFIED SURVEY MAPS ON PAGE 45, AS DOCUMENT NO. 652361, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4 OF NOW 1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-EIGHT (28), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-FOUR (34) NORTH, RANGE SIXTEEN (16) WEST, TOWN OF APPLE RIVER, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1361 100th Street, Amery, WI 54001 MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. 499236 WNAXLP

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Bernice L. King, 96, St. Croix Falls, died Oct. 26, 2009.

Hilda I. Peterson, 100, FredDeo D. Anderson, 75, Grantseric, died Oct. 28, 2009. burg, Nov. 10.

Doris VanPelt, 87, Luck, died Morris Blomgren, 82, Daniels, Oct. 29, 2009.

Township, Nov. 1.

Mary J. Smith, 82, Amery, died Oct. 30, 2009.

Katherine Sorensen, 87, Alden Township, died Oct. 30, 2009.

Edmund E. Ellis, 76, Amery, died Nov. 2, 2009.

Harriet S. Hanson, 87, Beaver Township, died Nov. 2, 2009.

John M. Steffen, 78, Osceola, died Nov. 2, 2009.

Dorothy J. Heilig, 91, St. Croix Falls, died Nov. 4, 2009.

Larry R. Norlund, 55, GeorgeAll real estate advertising in this town Township, died Nov. 4, 2009. newspaper is subject to the Fair Dorothy L. Stindle, 93, Amery, Housing Act which makes it illegal died Nov. 5, 2009. to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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COACHING OPPORTUNITY

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

Middle School Girls Basketball Coach

Send letter of application, resume and credentials to: Bob Pyke, Athletic Director, Frederic School District, 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 54837. Telephone 715-327-4223. Deadline for application is December 4, 2009.

500549 13-14L 3-4a The Frederic School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION - VILLAGE OF LUCK APRIL 6, 2010 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Village of Luck, on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for village trustees will begin on April 20, 2010. All terms are for two years unless otherwise indicated.

A Trustee, for the term of two years to succeed Marsha Jensen A Trustee, for the term of two years to succeed Lori Pardun A Trustee, for the term of two years to succeed Gene Cooper NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, THAT a Village Caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offices will be scheduled during the month of December. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 5, 2010, and not later than January 26, 2010. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Done in the Village of Luck on November 12, 2009 Kathy Hanson, Clerk, WCMC, CMTW 500447 13L WNAXLP

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(Nov. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY First Resolution Investment Corp. Assignee of U.S. Bank N.A. 4190 LOUGHEED HWY. STE 401 VANCOUVER BC, V5C 6A8 Plaintiff, vs.

DEANA M. CRAN 997 41ST AVE. AMERY, WI 54001 Defendant(s) Case No. 09CV715 AMENDED SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301 Our File: 720134 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to each person named above as Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after 11/6/2009 you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes.

The answer must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is 1005 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 300, BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810-4410 and to Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is shown below. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated: October 8, 2009 /s/ Brandon E. Bowlin RAUSCH, STURM, ISRAEL, ENERSON & HORNIK LLC ATTORNEYS IN THE PRACTICE OF DEBT COLLECTION 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd. Suite 300 Brookfield, WI 53005 Toll-free: 888-302-4011 499367

(Nov. 11, 18, 25) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bremer Bank, National Association, 605 Second Street East, Menomonie, WI 54751-0010 Plaintiff, vs.

Northwest Homes of Wisconsin, Inc. 300 Harriman Avenue North Amery, WI 54001, and Polk County 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Defendants.

SUMMONS Case No. 09CV749 Code No. 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO EACH PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff, Bremer Bank, National Association, named above, has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

The Complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within (20) (45) days of receiving this summons, you must respond with a written Answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirement of the statute. The Answer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 549, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to Attorney Adam C. Benson, whose mailing address is P.O. Box 370, Siren, WI 54872. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within (20) (45) days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money and other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 25th day of September, 2009.

Adam C. Benson State Bar Number 1032855 Attorney for Plaintiff 24161 Highway 35 North P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 Phone: (715) 349-5215 Facsimile: (715) 349-7511

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(Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WESTconsin Credit Union 444 South Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751, Plaintiff, vs.

BARRY J. THORUD 733 100th Street Amery, WI 54001, Defendant Case No. 08 CV 752 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Code: 30404 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on December 19, 2008, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Courthouse in the City of Balsam Lake, in said Polk County, on January 14, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 2459, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, in Volume 11 of Certified Survey Maps, page 167, Document No. 568323, located in Government Lot 2, Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin.

The above property is located at 733 100th Street, Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

5. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of property.

Dated at Menomonie, Wisconsin, this 6th day of November, 2009.

Tim Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin SCHOFIELD, HIGLEY & MAYER, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menomonie, WI 54751 715-235-3939 500174 WNAXLP

LIBRARY CLERK

If you love libraries and enjoy people, consider part-time work as a library clerk in a friendly, busy library.

Responsibilities include circulation desk and general library work. Position is for 9 flexible hours per week, usually afternoons and some Saturdays. High school diploma or equivalent, library experience a plus. Please contact Frederic Public Library, 715-327-4979 or fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us for an application, which will be accepted until position is filled.

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VILLAGE OF SIREN FULL-TIME PATROL OFFICER The Village of Siren is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time vacancy.

Salary: Dependent on qualifications.

Qualifications: U.S. Citizen, Wis. driver’s license with good driving record; Wis. Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification; ability to possess a firearm; no felony convictions or domestic abuse convictions; good verbal and written communication skills; ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.

Apply: All applications must be received by Dec. 2.

Please fill out the WI DJLE300 form/all applicable certification documentation. Submit to Christopher P. Sybers, Chief of Police, P.O. Box 23, Siren, WI 54872.

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(Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, AS SERVICER FOR U.S. BANK NA, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF AEGIS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4 Plaintiff, Vs FRANK DEMYDOWICH, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 80 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 2, 2009, in the amount of $175,286.77 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: Jan. 6, 2010, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.

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

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Part of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 28, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 4869 filed in Volume 21, Page 196, as Document No. 699681 (Parcel No. 146-481).

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 303 1st Street North, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 146004810000.

Dated this 11th day of November 2009 /S/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County J. T. Lovett State Bar #1019525 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf.

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(Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

CRAIG D. KNUTSON and JENNIFER J. KNUTSON, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 279 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on May 14, 2009, in the amount of $131,821.92, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on: Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Outlot Seventy-nine (79) of Assessor’s Plat of the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel 2: Including a Perpetual Easement for ingress and egress over and across that parcel of land commencing at the Southwest corner of Outlot 80 of said Assessor’s Plat, which point shall be the point of beginning, thence North a distance of 300 feet to the point where said Alley-way intersects Louisiana Street; thence West along said Louisiana Street, a distance of 20 feet; thence South a distance of 300 feet, thence East 20 feet to the point of beginning, in the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 281-01073-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 131 N. Madison Street, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 29th day of October, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

(Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, vs.

PAM KOOSMANN, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND, WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 09 CV 145 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 21, 2009, in the amount of $192,847.09, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 8, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 OF CSM 20-163, MAP NO. 4611, A PART OF THE SW 1/4 -SW 1/4, SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST (IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MCKINLEY), POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. TAX KEY NO: 038-00537-0100 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2602 10th Street, Cumberland, WI 54829 Gunar J. Blumberg State Bar #1028987 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe Street Suite 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - VILLAGE OF SIREN 24049 - 1st Avenue North, Siren, WI 54872 December 3, 2009, 4:30 p.m.

The Village of Siren is holding a Public Hearing regarding the Village’s CDBG Public Facilities grant program. The public is invited to review the program performance and to express citizen views. The Agenda for the Public Hearing is as follows: 1. Review of program performance. 2. Citizens views on the program. 3. Other CDBG issues.

Residents of the Village of Siren are encouraged to attend, especially residents with low-to-moderate incomes.

Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids or services. To request this service, contact the Clerk’s Office at 715-349-2273.

Randy Surbaugh, Administrator/Engineer 500345 13L WNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold Public Hearings on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. in the Government Center (1st floor, County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wis. The Committee will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., immediately recess to view sites and will reconvene at 10:30 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wis., to consider the following and other agenda items: 500592 13-14L 3a,d WNAXLP S & S TREE SPECIALIST, INC., requests a Special Exception from Article 8D4 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a retail/wholesale business to sell wood mulches, bird feeders, birdhouses, birdseed, etc. Property affected is: 2063 275th Ave./County Rd. B, Lot 2, CSM #5097, Vol 23/Pg 4, Pt of SW1/4, NW1/4 & pt of SE1/4, NW14, Sec 15/T36N/R18W. Town of Laketown, pond/Trade River (class 3+2).

NOTICE OF RECALL ELECTION - VILLAGE OF LUCK DECEMBER 22, 2009

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE Village of Luck, on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed, whose term will be expiring April 20, 2010.

Office Incumbent Village Trustee Marsha Jensen Village Trustee Gene Cooper NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is Tuesday, November 17, 2009, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5 p.m., on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, in the office of the village clerk.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, and the Recall election will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

Done in the Village of Luck on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Kathy Hanson, Village Clerk 500607 13L WNAXLP

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Notices/Employment FREDERIC BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting Monday, October 19, 2009

The President, Mr. Nelson, called the regular meeting of the Frederic School District Board of Education to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2009, in the 7 - 12 School, Room 107.

Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Engen and Mr. Nelson.

Administration present: Mr. Draxler and Mr. Tischer.

The following persons were also present for this meeting: Paul and Tammy Zarn, Chuck Holicky and members of the press.

Motion Amundson/Engen that this meeting was properly noticed. Motion carried 3 - 0.

Motion Engen/Amundson to approve the 9-21-09 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried 3 - 0.

Motion Amundson/Engen to approve the 8-17-09 closed session minutes. Motion carried 3 - 0.

The invoices for September 2009 were presented as follows: Regular invoices (#7746-7802 & #37983-38051)...$381,966.52 Payroll account.......................................................$173,610.01 Motion Amundson/Nelson to authorize and confirm the money payments of the invoices presented. Motion carried 3 - 0.

Mr. Engen presented receipts for September 2009, totaling $585,576.53.

Mr. Tischer reviewed the 2009 - 2010 budget.

The administration presented building and district reports.

Mrs. Steen and Mrs. Matz are in Madison to accept the WI Promise Schools of Recognition Award for the elementary school. This is the third consecutive year for this achievement. Reports were submitted and presented by food service and buildings and grounds.

A revised 2009 - 2010 budget was presented and discussed.

Motion Amundson/Engen to approve the revised budget in the amount of $5,919,233. Motion carried 3 - 0.

Motion Engen/Amundson to approve a contract with Ethan Bergstrom for a .425 FTE paraprofessional in the special education program. Motion carried 3 - 0.

Motion Amundson/Engen to approve the hire of Steve Nelson for substitute bus driving. Motion carried 3 - 0.

Motion Engen/Amundson to approve policy revisions for Food Service Director, Building Cook, Cook and Dishwasher.

Motion carried 3 - 0.

Motion Amundson/Engen to approve a new position description for Aide/Bus Driver. Motion carried 3 - 0.

Motion Engen/Amundson to approve policy revisions for elementary Principal, 7 - 12 School Principal, 7 - 12 Building Secretary and 4K - 6 Building Secretary. Motion carried 3 - 0.

Motion Engen/Amundson to approve a contract with CESA #10 for environmental services in the amount of $1,841.67.

Motion carried 3 - 0.

Motion Engen/Amundson to approve a resolution for shortterm borrowing from Bremer Bank in the amount of $1,162,967. Motion carried 3 - 0.

Motion Engen/Amundson to approve substitute teacher pay as follows: $85 for a full day; and $50 for a half day. Motion carried 3 - 0.

Motion Amundson/Engen to certify the 2009 tax levy in the amount of $3,476,279 and revised levy rate of .01082128.

Motion carried 3 - 0.

Mr. Nelson announced to members of the Board that they should consider adjourning to closed session for the purpose of negotiations and personnel matters. Mr. Nelson informed the Board that the closed session would be proper and is authorized by s. 19.85 (1)(c)(i) of the WI Statutes.

Motion Amundson/Engen to adjourn to closed session.

Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the motion carried 3 - 0. Time: 9:09 p.m.

The regular meeting reconvened at 9:34 p.m.

Motion Amundson/Engen to adjourn. Motion carried 3 - 0.

Time: 9:35 p.m.

Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

FREDERIC BOARD OF EDUCATION Special Meeting Wednesday, November 4, 2009

The President, Mr. Nelson, called a special meeting of the Frederic School District Board of Education to order at 5:35 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, in the 7 - 12 School, Room 107.

Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mrs. Matz and Mr. Nelson.

Administration present: Mr. Tischer.

Charles Holicky was also present for this meeting.

The Board interviewed Mr. Holicky to fill the open position on the Board of Education. Mr. Holicky expressed his interest in being a member of the Board and discussed the attributes he could provide if appointed.

Motion Matz/Amundson to adjourn. Motion carried 3 - 0.

Time: 6:10 p.m.

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Gary D. Bearhart Jr., 31, Danbury, OWI, $1,231.00, 60day jail sentence, Huber release granted, license revoked 24 months, alcohol assessment.

Eric T. Flam, 30, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Tammy S. Starck, 44, Siren, battery, one-year probation, sentence withheld, ordered to attend counseling and follow all recommendations and treatment made, $88.00.

(Nov. 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, v.

Barbara A. Geissinger and Unknown Spouse of Barbara A. Geissinger, Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 09 CV 245 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 1st day of June, 2009, in the amount of $735,533.94, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: December 30, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS:10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 54, and that part of the Lot 56 of the plat of Park Addition to the Village of Balsam Lake consisting of a strip of land of uniform width of 50 feet South of and adjacent to the North boundary line of said Lot 56, and extending from the water’s edge of Balsam Lake, being the East boundary line of said Lot 56, thence West to the boundary of said Lot 56, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 901 Park Drive, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

Douglas J. Coyour, 50, Frederic, speeding, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Matthew R. Wood, 18, Frederic, speeding, $225.70.

(Nov. 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY RURAL AMERICAN BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

RICHARD A. HUTTON, Defendant.

Case No. 08 CV 783 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on December 29, 2008, in the amount of $53,882.62, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin on: Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit plaintiff.

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Part of the E1/2 of NE1/4, Section 26-36-17, described as follows: Beginning at a point which is South 50 feet and West 416 feet from the Northeast corner of the NE1/4 of NE1/4, Section 26-36-17, thence South 416 feet; thence West 208 feet; thence South 1,040 feet; thence East 624 feet to the East line of SE1/4 of NE1/4, Section 26-36-17; thence South to the Southeast corner thereof; thence West to the Southwest corner thereof; thence North to a point which is South 456 feet from the Northwest corner of NE1/4 of NE1/4, Section 26-36-17; thence East 416 feet; thence North 208 feet; thence East 208 feet; thence North 208 feet; thence East to the point of beginning.

PIN: 036-00600-0100 & 03600610-0000.

Town of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

STREET ADDRESS: 1312 State Road 48, Luck, WI 54853.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 29th day of October, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION FREDERIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

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apply for expunction, alcohol assessment, $100.00.

Arthur Simons, no date of birth given, Hinckley, Minn., issue worthless check, $173.00.

Billy J. Garbow, 30, Danbury, criminal damage to property, one-year probation, sentence withheld, $88.00.

Magan M. Martinson, 23, Webster, battery, $309.00.

Rachel D. Tober, 17, St. Croix Falls, OWI, $916.00, five-day jail sentence, license revoked one year.

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Carol L. Gallagher, 60, Siren, speeding, $175.30.

Zackory K. Blume, 16, St. Croix Falls, operate without headgear - ATV, $137.50.

Daniel G. Feller, 63, Burnsville, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Troy A. Larson, 24, Cloquet, Minn., disorderly conduct, $330.50.

Sasha L. Garbow, 19, Siren, disorderly conduct, one-year probation, sentence withheld, no abusive contact with victim, may

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the Frederic School District that a school board election will be held April 6, 2010, to fill the following three board positions: • Three-year Term: Two positions due to expiring terms of Scott Nelson and Rebecca Amundson.

• One-year Term: One position due to the resignation of Terry Taylor. Charles Holicky is currently appointed.

By Wisconsin Statute 120.02(3)3 - The three-year terms will be filled by the candidates receiving the two highest vote totals; and the one-year term will be filled by the candidate with the third-highest vote total.

An elector desiring to be a candidate for a position on the school board must file a declaration of candidacy and campaign registration statement at the Frederic School District office located at 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 54837, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., on Monday through Friday, mailed to the address above, or filed personally with the school district clerk, Rebecca Amundson, or school district election clerk, Dianne Utley, prior to 5 p.m., January 5, 2010.

Dated this 18th day of November 2009.

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION VILLAGE OF SIREN April 6, 2010

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Village of Siren, on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for village trustees will begin on April 20, 2010. All terms are for two years.

Office Incumbent Village Trustee David Doty Sr. Village Trustee Rudy Mothes Village Trustee Luanne Swanson NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Village caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offies will be scheduled during the month of December. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 7, 2010, and not later than January 26, 2010. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Done in the Village of Siren, on Nov. 18, 2009.

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NOTICE TOWN OF LAKETOWN PROPOSED BUDGET 2010 The budget meeting for 2010 for the Town of Laketown will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at the Cushing Community Center. Regular monthly meeting will follow the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Details of the budget may be reviewed by calling the clerk for an appointment, 715-648-5569.

2009 2010 % Budget Proposed Change REVENUES Local Levy/Taxes $ 282,257 $ 289,417 0.025367 Intergovernmental Revenues $ 172,349 $ 166,359 -0.03476 Public Charges for Services $ 135 $ 135 0 Miscellaneous Revenue $ 1,365 $ 2,000 0.465201 TOTAL REVENUES $ 456,106 $ 457,911 0.003957 EXPENDITURES General Government $ 59,900 $ 70,000 0.168614 Public Safety $ 72,880 $ 73,621 0.010167 Public Works $ 270,242 $ 260,378 -0.0365 Health and Human Services $ 4,000 $ 4,500 0.125 Capital Outlay $ 49,084 $ 49,412 0.006682 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 456,106 $ 457,911 0.003957 Patsy Gustafson Town Clerk 500139 12-13L WNAXLP

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION

Ss. 120.106(6)(b) Ss. 10.01(2)(a) Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the Luck School District that a school board election will be held April 6, 2010, to fill the following board positions: Two at large, 3-year position.

Incumbents LeRoy Buck Robert Clifton An elector desiring to be a candidate for a position on the school board must file a “Sworn Declaration of Candidacy” at the Luck School District office located at 810 7th St. South, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., on Monday through Friday, mailed to the address noted above, or filed personally with School District Clerk, LeRoy Buck, prior to 5 p.m., January 5, 2010.

Notice is further given, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.

Dated this 6th day of November, 2009.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, November 23, 2009, 6 p.m.

Boardroom

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

2. Consideration of previous minutes - LeRoy Buck 3. Presentation of vouchers - Amy Dueholm.

4. Treasurer’s Report - Amy Dueholm.

5. Recognition of guests or delegates.

A. Tom Wesle - Agricultural Program B. Alex Smith - Student representative.

6. Administrative Reports.

A. Mr. Palmer.

B. Mr. Gobler.

C. Mrs. Goldbach.

7. New Business A. Request for C-Team coach for boys basketball.

B. Discussion of Assembly Bill 520.

C. Discussion of WIAA football realignment proposal.

D. Approval of volunteer coach for wrestling.

E. Dress code proposal.

F. Consideration to renew girls golf cooperative with Unity.

G. Set date for December meeting and employee tea.

H. Request village for handicap parking by school.

I. Any other business that may properly come before the Board.

8. Motion to convene into executive session per WI Statute 19.85(1) for discussion of bargaining with employees.

9. Motion to adjourn.

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Notices / Employment INVITATION FOR BIDS ON TIMBER STUMPAGE POLK COUNTY FOREST

Sealed bids will be accepted by the Polk County Property, Forestry and Recreational committee for timber stumpage on the Polk County Forest. This bid offering includes 8 tracts with a combined acreage of 428 acres and the following estimated volumes: 5,200 cords OAK 1,700 cords ASPEN 1,400 cords JACK PINE 360 cords MIXED HARDWOOD 71 MBF RED OAK 18 MBF MIXED HARDWOOD Specific information may be obtained by writing to the Polk County Forest Administrator at: 100 Polk County Plaza Suite 40, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 or calling 715-485-9265.

The bids will be opened at 1 p.m., Dec. 7, 2009, at the Polk County Government Center, Balsam Lake, Wis. 500084 12-13L WNAXLP

RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY INSTRUCTOR Part Time WITC Ashland

Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for a part-time Renewable Electricity Instructor at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Ashland Campus. The successful candidate will teach the courses for a Renewable Electricity Certificate, to include both Photovoltaic and Wind Energy systems. Experience in both is not required, but preferred.

Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree* within science, engineering or technology and a minimum 2,000 hours direct experience with Renewable Energy. *Seven (7) years’ occupational experience with education or training for the occupation specified is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

Deadline to apply: Dec. 7, 2009 WISCONSIN For a complete list of qualifications INDIANHEAD and to apply, visit our Web site at TECHNICAL witc.edu/jobs/employ. TTY 888-261COLLEGE 8578.

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WITC is an equal opportunity/access/employer and educator.

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL, COUNTY EXECUTIVE & COUNTY SUPERVISOR ELECTION APRIL 6, 2010

STATE OF WISCONSIN } } POLK COUNTY }

SPRING ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, wards and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, the following officers are to be elected:

COUNTY SUPERVISORS

A COUNTY SUPERVISOR for each county supervisory district (if required), for a term of two years, to succeed the present incumbents listed, whose terms will expire on April 19, 2010: 1. Bob Dueholm 13. Russell Arcand 2. Joan K. Peterson 14. Michael Larsen 3. Dean K. Johansen 15. Jay Luke 4. Patricia Schmidt 16. Diane Stoneking 5. Herschel Brown 17. Bryan Beseler 6. Kathryn Kienholz 18. Larry Jepsen 7. Marvin Caspersen 19. Kim O’Connell 8. Keith Rediske 20. Gary Bergstrom 9. James Edgell 21. Neil L. Johnson 10. Brian R. Masters 22. Larry Voelker 11. Ken Sample 23. Gerald Newville 12. Craig Moriak Information concerning county supervisory district boundaries may be obtained from: Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-485-9226

MUNICIPAL JUDGE

A MUNICIPAL JUDGE, serving more than one municipality, for a term of two years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on April 30, 2010: Village of Dresser, Village of Osceola, Town of Osceola and Town of Farmington Incumbent: John Harvieux Information concerning multijurisdictional municipal judge district boundaries may be obtained from: Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-485-9226 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is Tuesday, December 1, 2009, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Judicial officer candidates file with the Government Accountability Board.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.

DONE in the Village of Balsam Lake This 3rd day of November, 2009 500034 13L 3a,d Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk WNAXLP

NOTICE FOR THE TOWN OF APPLE RIVER NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING, SPECIAL TOWN MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF APPLE RIVER, POLK COUNTY Notice is hereby given, that on Monday, November 30, 2009, at 7 p.m., at the Town Hall of the Town of Apple River, a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2010 Budget for the Town of Apple River, Polk County, will be held. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the office of the town clerk by appointment. The following is a summary of the proposed 2010 budget: 500512 13L WNAXLP 2010 PROPOSED BUDGET 2009 2010 Revenue: Levy $195,755 $196,134 Transportation Aid $99,299 $101,270 Shared Revenue $17,745 $15,150 Fire Protection Dues $3,600 $3,600 MFL/PF $750 $600 License Fees $2,500 $2,500 Interest $1,500 $400 Comp. Plan Grant $2,750 Total Revenue $323,899 $319,654 Expenses: General Govt. $59,059 $58,618 Public Safety $69,688 $66,551 Public Works $193,552 $192,885 Health & Human Res. $1,600 $1,600 Total Expenses: $323,899 $319,654

April L. Knutson, Centuria, and Jose M. Vargas, Osceola, issued Nov. 8, 2009.

Brittany A. Christensen, Milltown, and Steven D. Kolve, St. Croix Falls, issued Nov. 12, 2009.

Amber M. Rivard, Dresser, and Andrew B. Rudy, Dresser, issued Nov. 13, 2009.

Mary M. S. Maurillo, Quezon City, Phillippines, and Richard J. Burrows, Farmington, issued Nov. 13, 2009.

NOTICE

TOWN OF LAKETOWN

The monthly board meeting will be held Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cushing Community Center.

Agenda: Call meeting to order; clerk’s report; treasurer’s report; open forum; large scale commercial activity ordinance; assessor contract; road report; equipment inventory; pay bills & adjourn.

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HELP WANTED PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR Sheet-Fed 11x17 2 color & 14x20 4 color Also work with paper cutters and various other bindery equipment.

Must be able to work without direct supervision and maintain good quality and work flow.

3 - 5 days a week.

Benefits include: Vacation, holidays, family/sick leave, 401(K) and profit sharing.

No phone calls!

Apply in person or send resume to:

INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 490 • Frederic, WI 54837

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF SIREN Notice is hereby given that on December 3, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. at the Village Hall in Siren, Wisconsin, the Village Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed General Fund budget for 2010. The following is a summary of the proposed 2010 budget for the governmental fund types of the Village. A detailed account of the proposed budget may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer SUMMARY OF 2010 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR VILLAGE OF SIREN 2009 2010 Percent Budget Budget Change REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES Revenues Taxes Property Tax Levy $374,172 $371,804 -0.63% Other Taxes $81,650 $82,700 Special Assessments $25,297 $4,597 Intergovernmental $253,069 $260,889 Licenses and Permits $8,435 $8,030 Fines, Forfeits & Penalties $13,500 $11,000 Public Charges for Services $7,800 $8,050 Intergovernmental Charges for Services $20,000 $31,000 Miscellaneous $20,996 $19,069 Other Financing Sources $211,757 $183,588 Use of Carryover Funds $22,528 $27,200 Total Revenues and Other Sources $1,039,204 $1,007,927 -3.01% EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES: Expenditures General Government Public Safety Transportation Facilities Sanitation Health and Human Services Culture, Recreation and Education Conservation and Development Debt Service Additions to Fund Balance Total Expenditures and Other Uses FUND BALANCE December 31 Reserved/Designated Undesignated/Working Capital Total Fund Balance 12/31 Village Assessed Valuation (Reduced by TID Valuation) Village Mill Rate (Taxes per $1,000 As. Value)

$155,648 $374,115 $169,301 $8,748 $1,600 $37,092 $38,250 $243,355 $11,095 $1,039,203

$157,531 $369,918 $153,490 $9,686 $1,600 $33,078 $30,100 $246,091 $6,434 $1,007,927

-3.01%

$584,589 $222,086 $806,675

$516,771 $198,428 $715,199

-11.34%

$63,851,888

$63,447,846

-0.63%

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5.86

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(Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Case Type: 30404 Case No.: 09-CV-270 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE The RiverBank a Minnesota banking corporation 2183 U.S. Highway 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Plaintiff, vs.

St. Croix Floral Company, Inc. a Wisconsin corporation 1257 State Road 35 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024, Bruce E. Nelson 928 235th Street Dresser, WI 54009, Mary L. Nelson 928 235th Street Dresser, WI 54009, Distinctive Floral Co., a Minnesota corporation 4045 Hwy. 101 Plymouth, MN 55446, Bailey Nurseries Inc., a Minnesota corporation 1325 Bailey Road St. Paul, MN 55119, Hermes Floral Co. Inc., a Minnesota corporation 1450 W. Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113, Prince Corporation, a Wisconsin corporation 8351 Highway H East Marshfield, WI 54449, Gary E. Nelson 2329 Beede Lake Trail St. Croix Falls, WI 54024-7931, FPC Financial, F.S.B., a federal savings bank P.O. Box 6600 3400 NW 86th Street Des Moines, IA 50306-6660, Tilsner Carton Company, a Minnesota corporation 162 York Avenue E. St. Paul, MN 55117, Mitchell Metal Products, a Wisconsin corporation P.O. Box 207 905 S. State Street Merrill, WI 54452-0207 Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development 201 East Washington Avenue, A-300 P.O. Box 7946 Madison, WI 53707-7946, Defendants.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the aboveentitled action on June 15, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: TIME/DATE: Dec. 17, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the balance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court.

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

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 6, 7, 8 & 9 of Certified Survey Map No. 3497, recorded in Volume 16 of Certified Survey Maps, page 10, Document No. 619940 (a division of Lot 5 of Certified Survey Map No. 2843), located in part of the Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of SE 1/4), Section Five (5), Township Thirty-five (35) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin (“Property”).

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is located in Town of Milltown, Wisconsin) Dated this 27th day of October, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wis.

Polk marriage licenses

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Luck High School presents “Odd Jobs”

Wally (Matt Pennington) offers the free fudge dip to an intimidated customer (Jan Rozumalski) at The Whole Cow. — Photo by Judy Wicklund

Libby Tonkin (Katie Gutzmer) has an intense conversation with Mrs. Bunbun.

Photos by Lori Nelson except where noted

Employees (Hannah Karl, Jordan Bazey, Matt Pennington and Mary Maiden Mueller) of The Chocolate Cow restaurant break from a “herd huddle” midway through the workday.

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Officer Tito (Kyle James) tries to break up wrestling sisters Peg (Sarah Elert) and Libby (Katie Gutzmer). — Photo by Judy Wicklund

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Currents N

‘Follow the Leader’

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News and views from the NW Wisconsin community

T he closi ng of Whi sper ing Pi nes Ca mp

by Nancy Jappe SPIRIT LAKE, FREDERIC – “This property, having been consecrated and named Whispering Pines Camp of the United Methodist Church, together with the buildings and land on which it stands and all objects remaining in it, we now deconsecrate and release for any honorable use. We declare that it is no longer the place of meeting of United Methodist campers,” stated Steve Polster, assistant to Wisconsin Bishop Linda Lee, in a celebration at the camp Saturday afternoon, Nov. 14.

A group of people gathered for the official closing of the camp that day. Included, in addition to Polster, were Steve Zekoff, director of camping and retreat

Pastor Freddie Kirk, St. Luke United Methodist Church, Frederic, and Pastor Mark Gilbert were in charge of the deconsecration program held at Whispering Pines Camp on Spirit Lake Saturday, Nov. 14. The camp is no longer the meeting place for United Methodist campers, per a decision made by the Wisconsin United Methodist Annual Conference in June. – Photos by Nancy Jappe This sign and others along the road directed people to Whispering Pines Camp, a camp site on Spirit Lake, Frederic, that has been owned by the Wisconsin United Methodist Conference since January 1953. The property is now for sale, per decision of annual conference delegates this past June.

ministries for the Wisconsin Conference from 1979-1989; Nancy Deaner, the current Conference camping and retreat ministries director; and former camp directors Fred Brancel and Web Macomber.

The gathering was organized by Circuit 2 of the Wisconsin Conference under the direction of circuit leader Pastor Freddie Kirk, and Pastor Mark Gilbert, who said that he first felt the touch of

The dining hall in amongst the pine trees planted by Roy Bohn, Frederic, in the mid-1950s, was the site for the celebration of service for Whispering Pines Camp Saturday, Nov. 14. The building and grounds were open until 3 p.m. that day, then were permanently closed as a site for camp ministry.

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God at Whispering Pines Camp, leading to his call to ministry.

“The camp will remain open until 3 p.m. if you would like to walk the grounds one more time and say your personal goodbyes to a camp that has served us well,” those who were there were told.

The decision to close the camp was made by delegates to the Wisconsin United Methodist Annual Conference

The majestic pines on the Whispering Pines property were hand-planted

by Frederic resident Roy Bohn and the Rev. Hanley. According to Hazel Bohn, Hanley held the pine pots while Bohn did the planting, during the mid-1950s. Bohn also donated all the seedlings.

See Whispering Pines, page 2

Steve Zekoff (L), the director of Wisconsin Camping and Retreat Ministries from 1979-1989, and Steve Polster, assistant to Wisconsin United Methodist Bishop Linda Lee, were among those on hand for the closing celebration of the 56-year-old Whispering Pines Camp on Spirit Lake, Frederic.

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Whispering Pines/from page 1 meeting in Appleton in June of this year.

At that time, many people spoke in favor of the camp and the camp at Byron, which was also closed.

“It is sad to see a chapter like this close in the life of camping for the Wisconsin United Methodist Church,” Polster commented. “This is the opportunity to see new chapters open as we find new ways to reinvest our resources (in our) United Methodist connection in Wisconsin.”

Polster’s daughter, along with a cousin from Virginia, came to horse camp at Whispering Pines. “It was an experience she won’t forget,” he said.

Whispering Pines Camp on Spirit Lake was dedicated into service June 24, 1956.

“It was on Jan. 13, 1953, that the camp site committee, meeting in La Crosse, recommended the purchase of Whispering Pines Camp,” Kirk said as she related some of the history of the camp. She mentioned the Pennies for Pines collections that brought in $24,000 by May 20, 1953. That campaign turned into Pennies for Pontoons as equipment for lake use was the focus.

“Many churches participated in putting up cabins and making them workable for camping,” Kirk said, adding that in the past 56 years, there have been at least 10 resident camp caretakers. For the first 25 years, these people were responsible only for maintenance at the camp. In the later years, their responsibility expanded to director-manager, or the “all-around go-to person.”

“Eighty-five percent of pastors said they met God for the first time in a camping situation,” Kirk commented. “In 56 years, a lot of people were touched by what this camp has done for them. They

Glen Warnke, Hudson, head of the Wisconsin United Methodist Men, pointed to all the pinecones on the Whispering Pines property, cones from pines that were hand-planted by Roy Bohn, Frederic, in the mid-1950s.

Warnke gathered several bags of cones to take to Pine Lake Camp in central Wisconsin with the hope that pines from Whispering Pines will someday grow there. were touched by God in ways only he can do in the wilderness experience.”

Mention was made of the many couples who met, became engaged and were married through their experience at camp. Elissa Hinze, a camp counselor from Australia, was on hand with her two young children. Elissa met her husband, Jason, director of the Alternative

Lori and Web Macomber provided music for Saturday’s last celebration at Whispering Pines Camp on Spirit Lake. Web Macomber was one of the former resident directors of the camp.

Learning Center in Siren, during one of her summers at Whispering Pines. For a number of years, camp counselors were recruited from faraway places like Australia and Russia.

Fred Brancel, director with his late

wife, Joyce, for many years, was the first director-manager of a camp in Wisconsin. Brancel is now 83 years old. He brought memorabilia from the years at camp from the bedroom he now shares with wife Mary Ann. “This is a sad day,” Brancel said. “If I had my way, my aunt Milly would still devote part of her bequest to this property for spiritual enrichment.”

“When bad things happened, God was here to help us get through those things.

I saw God everywhere,” said former director Web Macomber.

“In the ‘50s we invited God here, and he came in,” Macomber continued. “We can say, hope and pray that God doesn’t leave.”

The closing prayer for the service expressed appreciation for the many ministries carried on at the camp, along with a blessing for the persons who have worshipped in this space and will now be worshipping in other camps.

Glen Warnke, president of the Wisconsin United Methodist Men, asked that as they left, people would pick up pinecones from the property for him. He intends to take several bags of cones to Pine Lake Camp, one of the two remaining Wisconsin United Methodist camps, in the hope that the sap from the pines will lead to pines from Whispering Pines growing at Pine Lake in the future – in remembrance of the past 56 years.

Long time Whispering Pines resident director Fred Brancel wore a cap and shirt that he associated with cross-country skiing at Whispering Pines Camp.

Brancel, his late wife, Joyce, and members of their family created the first ski trails at the camp.

Unity middle school students attend Shell Lake Arts honor band

The seven Unity Middle School students that attended the Shell Lake Arts Center honor band on Thursday, Nov. 12, were front row (L to R): Tess Anderson, Olivia Coen, Danielle Marer, Matt Kahl and Neil Kline. Back row: Madeline Ramich and Brian Locke. The students spent the day rehearsing with band students from 27 other schools and then performed a concert for the public at the end of the day. The students were chosen for their musical abilities and willingness to work hard. – Photo submitted

Habitat dedication Saturday SIREN/AMERY - Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the dedication of the newest Habitat home in Siren this Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. Everyone is invited to join in the joyous occasion of the completion of another home built for, and with, a family in need of a decent home. The dedication will be held at the home in Siren at 7630 Tower Road. If weather is inclement, the dedication will be held at the Siren Covenant Church, just a few blocks away, at 7686 Lofty Pines Drive.

Habitat’s first home in Polk County is complete also.

The dedication is set for Saturday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. at the home at 410 Minneapolis, Amery. Refreshments and more program will follow at the Lien Elementary School cafeteria. All friends of Habitat are welcome to attend both events.

Grants received Two grants were given to WRHFH recently. Representatives from Edina Realty in Siren presented a $1,000 grant to Jim Dale of Habitat. This was their second donation to Habitat this fall. Also, Christine Erickson, branch manager of U.S. Bank in Grantsburg, presented a $2,000 check to Marian Nelson, Grantsburg real estate agent and board member of Habitat. Habitat extends gratitude to both of these generous organizations for their support. Two more families in the neighborhoods will be in decent homes this year because of donations such as these, as well as a lot of hard work by Habitat’s families and volunteers.

Bluegrass Christmas concert and fundraiser Monroe Crossing and the Alzen Family will be performing bluegrass gospel Christmas concerts as a benefit.

There will be two concerts on Dec. 19, one at 3 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. The concerts will be held in the Amery High School auditorium at 543 Minneapolis Ave. This event is hosted by the Polk-Burnett Chapter of Thrivent and profits will be divided between Habitat for Humanity and the Polk and Burnett County food shelves. Tickets are $15 plus a food-shelf item and are advanced reserve seating.

For tickets or more information call 715-268-7864. - from WRHFH

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I was not in a good mood yesterday.

“My, my!” he replied, “We are crabby today aren’t we?”

First of all, my finances are a mess. I got We went to the party and things iman insufficient funds fee charged to me by proved.

My bread was popular and Jason’s my bank. I had an automatic deduction atsophisticated friends appeared not to notice tempted before a deposit cleared. I am cutmy piggy eyes, or else were too polite to ting things too close, mistakes happen mention them. I had some sort of pink cockwhen I cut things too close. I haven’t had a tail and discovered it is very difficult to be bank charge for insufficient funds in well crabby while drinking a pink cocktail out of over a decade. It was not a good feeling. a martini glass lined with sugar. When I got Then, in an apparently unrelated bit of home I took a long walk with my dog Milo misfortune, I seemed to be developing an and discussed deteriorating finances and allergy. I have to assume it is an allergy. The separating tire treads.

Milo is unconcerned. only symptom is that my eyes swell up He thinks we should walk everywhere anyovernight and I wake up looking very way. much like a pig. I called the creditor whose Letters from This morning when I got up, my eyes payment had been stopped and the cuswere somewhat reduced in size. I went tomer-service person was not friendly. She downstairs to let Milo out of the porch and implied that I was lucky they were not saw my friend Judy had been by. Judy going to close my account. She scolded me. watches my cat Lucy when I travel. She keeps me up Now I felt like a sad, broke pig. to date on what is happening in town and I occasionI was invited to a party that evening. My exally bake her a loaf of bread. Sitting on the hood of brother-in-law, Jason, was having an open house. I my truck was a bag of fall vegetables—squash and wanted to congratulate him on his new home and potatoes—dinner for tonight and at least two more bring him a loaf of freshly baked walnut and raisin bread, but I didn’t especially want to do it looking nights. I was suddenly ashamed of my crabbiness.

I have friends who invite me over, serve lovely like a pig. I decided against bringing a nice bottle of wine along because I was now such an impoverished pink cocktails and never comment on my piggy appig. I got a late start, as I tried to apply some makeup pearance. I have friends who care about my separatto disguise my porcine eyes. I looked a bit less like a ing treads and my lack of any visible means of common barnyard pig and more like a high-class pig livelihood. I have friends who bring me fresh vegetables and leave them on my truck. I have friends I can recovering from a surgical eye tuck.

I called my friend Andy to tell him I was on my complain to, friends who will listen and still be my way, and to warn him that I was in a foul mood. friends.

I am one lucky pig.

When I pulled up to his house, the first words out of his mouth were that my tires were worn out and I Till next time, had tread separation. I let him have it. “I am not buy– Carrie ing new tires!” I said in an unnecessarily loud voice.

Carrie Classon

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Cookbook proceeds will help fifigght meth ST. CROIX FALLS - Members of Moms and Dads Against Meth, Inc., a local group dedicated to eradicating methamphetamine, and Butterfly House, a sober living facility for women in St. Croix Falls, have put their best recipes and encouraging words into a unique cookbook.

Butterfly House Cookbook, Good Food and Wise

Words, Nourishment for the Body, Mind and Spirit” is a collection of recipes ranging from A Recipe for Monarch Butterflies to Pastor Steve’s Salvation Pizza.

Scattered among the recipes are words of inspiration such as “Once we accept ourselves unconditionally, no matter where we are will feel like home.” Whether one is an experienced cook or a microwave gourmet, this

cookbook is a fun read and helpful guide.

The book will be available for a $10 donation at the Butterfly House booth at the upcoming Holiday Market (Nov. 21) at WITC in New Richmond. Books may also be ordered by e-mail at butterflyhousescf@yahoo.com, or by phone at 715-483-2993 or 715-417-1216. - submitted

Blaze Orange Days at St. Croix Casino Nov. 23 - 25 TURTLE LAKE – Hunters, take a break from chasing that elusive buck and save big bucks on meals at the St. Croix Casino Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 23-25.

Just wear blaze orange or camouflage clothing to the

Winter is a-coming

by Myrna Adam Butternuts, black walnuts and acorns have fallen to the ground, becoming food for squirrels and deer. Some of the nuts buried by squirrels will become trees of the future.

Now that fall has arrived, most of the oak leaves have turned brown. The red oaks hang onto their leaves like a child hanging onto his favorite blanket. In the spring the oaks finally give up their mahogany-colored leaves to make way for the new budding leaves.

During the fall Jack Frost paints the leaves of the maple trees into kaleidoscopic colors of orange, red and yellow.

They are especially vivid against the bright-blue autumn sky. As the days shorten the leaves produce less chloro-

Northwest Regional Writers The Northwest Regional Writers meet at 1 p.m. the second Friday of the month either in Frederic or Grantsburg. Call Mary Jacobson at 715-349-2761 for more information about the organization.

Turtle Lake casino and you’ll receive a 20-percent discount on a meal at either of the casino’s restaurants or at its snack bar. This offer is valid once per day during the promotional period. Valid TLC Club card and valid

Writer’s Corner phyll, unmasking the yellow color in the leaves, especially in the leaves of the shimmering poplar and quaking aspen as the leaves flutter in the wind.

During the fall we see birds gathering by the dozen on overhead electrical wires, bonding together in groups in order to fly to a warmer climate. Geese are flying in a V formation. The flapping of the lead goose’s wings create uplift for the birds that follow. When the lead goose tires, another takes its place. The group often stops to eat a meal in a farmer’s cornfield and spend the night near a body of water.

All of these wonders of nature tell us that winter is a-coming.

Christmas story submissions Please submit any Christmas stories by Dec. 7.

ID required. – submitted

Salute to a tree stand

by Nina Borup Malmen

God bless that rustic tree stand With all its dusty nooks, The leaky roof and crooked steps Please, don’t condemn its looks.

Kings may live in castles high The captain has his vessel, My brother-in-law has his tree stand Among the limbs sedately nestled.

Cathedrals have their stained-glass windows And steeples rising up to heaven, This tree stand has its cracks and holes It’s strictly country livin’.

The floor is made of sturdy boards No plush thick carpet to be seen, No paisley print upon the walls No paint of pink or blue or green.

The view does not survey the Nile Nor overlook the Salton Seas, Small animals in nearby bushes lurk, Whatever might they be?

And so you ask – “A tree stand?”

“Pray tell what is the reason?”

During the last week in November Comes deer hunting season.

Some folks hunt from pickup trucks Some tread the frozen ground, Up in the rustic tree stand My brother-in-law can be found.

So my friend, if you should stroll Among the oaks and mighty pine, Keep your eyes on lofty heights And that tree stand you will find.

PoCo Penners The PoCo Penners meet the second Friday of the month at 2 p.m. in the Conference room, next to the restroom, in the Justice Center in Balsam Lake. Contact Brenda Mayer at 715485-3571 or Iris Holm 715-294-3174 for more information.

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 feature, please contact us at the-leader@centurytel.net or call 715-327-4236. - Editor

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Collected by

Russ Hanson

River Road

Ramblings Steam boiler explosions

by Stanley Selin Steam engines were in common use in time past, and provided powerful and reliable belt power. They required only wood and water, and a little lubrication, which kept operating costs low. Steam engines were used extensively for sawing lumber and threshing grain, and to supply power to any machine having a belt pulley. Even after the large gasoline and kerosene-powered tractors began to appear around the time of World War I, steam power remained in use for a long time. Gas tractors gradually came to be preferred, mainly for convenience.

Steam-powered engines required the constant attention of an operator or engineer. Another reason was safety. Unlike a steam engine, there was no danger of an explosion in a gas engine.

Although steam-engine explosions were fairly rare, when they did occur, they made a lasting impression and were remembered for a long time.

Before the state required steam boilers to be pressure tested, most explosions were probably caused by not maintaining an adequate water level, rather than by any inherent structural weakness in

This photo was taken by Milton Jensen of Grantsburg right after the explosion on the Ole Paulson farm. It shows the end of the boiler blown out, and the firebox blown away. the boiler. If the water level was allowed to drop below the top of the firebox (called the crown sheet), the results could be disastrous. The exposed crown sheet soon became white-hot, and when the injector was eventually turned on to add water, it suddenly hit the hot metal, resulting in instant steam pressure of explosive force. The following account was printed in the Burnett County Sentinel, Grantsburg, on June 12, 1913. In this report, it suggests that the cause of this explosion was undetermined, and may never be known. The accident occurred while shredding corn at the Ole Paulson farm located along the presentday South Williams Road southeast of Grantsburg:

Boiler explosion deals death to one man Engine that was operating Joseph Green’s corn shredder gives way – Two others injured A boiler explosion on the farm of Olaf Paulson, Route 3, Grantsburg, last Monday morning at about 9 o’clock, cost Richard Green, the engineer, his life. The rig is owned by Joseph Green of Falun. His brother Richard was working at the open firebox door when the explosion occurred. He was thrown 115 feet from the engine and was badly scalded about the head and face, his jaw

The Joe and Richard Green threshing outfit in its heyday. The engine was a 14-horsepower return-flue Minneapolis Compound. This scene is from the photo collection of Gilmar Johnson of Frederic.

Columnist on the mend

was broken in two places. His cheekbone and leg were broken. He was unconscious when found and remained so until he died 26 hours later. Doctors were summoned from the village but it was impossible to save his life. Joseph Green says that he was near the engine a few minutes before the explosion and noted that the water glass was about half full along with about 90 pounds of steam pressure. Just what caused the accident will never be known, but it is thought that the inner wall of the boiler first gave way to pressure and that the hot water rushing out into the fire grates caused the boiler walls to give way.

Both ends of the boiler were blown out, and the firebox door landed 100 feet away. Smaller pieces of iron were found up to 300 feet from the engine. Two other men feeding corn into the shredder received lesser injuries.

Alvin Peterson escaped with a badly bruised back, and the son of Paul Wagenius sustained two broken ribs. District Attorney Clive J. Strang and Sheriff Gust A. Olson were out to the scene of the accident and determined that no inquest was necessary. There was no evidence of willful negligence.

Tuesday afternoon the remains of the unfortunate man were brought to the undertaking room of Anderson & Gudmanson in the village and were prepared for burial. Yesterday the funeral was held at the Falun Lutheran Church.

Our most sincere sympathy goes out to the sorrowing relatives.

Grantsburg marching band to take part in City of the North parade Concerts, activities planned

The Christmas season is upon us. The music department will soon be having its annual cookie walk; this will be on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the senior center in town as well as Grantsburg Family Foods from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come see them for all of your holiday treats!

The middle school Christmas concert will take place on Monday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m., and the annual Christmas concerts for the high school bands and choirs, deemed the Holiday Indulgence, will be at Crex Convention Center Saturday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 20, at 3 p.m. Please call the music office to reserve your ticks as space is limited. - with submitted information

GRANTSBURG/DULUTH, Minn. On Friday, Nov. 20, the Grantsburg High School Marching Band will be traveling up to Duluth for the annual Christmas City of the North parade.

The parade starts at 6:15 p.m. and will be broadcast on NBC 6 and Range 11 out of Duluth. The parade will also be streamed live online at www.northlandsnewscenter.com/.

Band members will be up at the Grantsburg Family Foods bagging groceries for all of your Thanksgiving meals Russ Hanson, local writer and creator of the River Road Ramblings column, Tuesday, Nov. 24 and Wednesday, Nov. is recovering from a broken leg. According to his wife, Margo: “On Thursday 25, from 4-8 p.m. both days. morning, Russ and a couple of friends were fixing the roof on the sawmill and Russ was on the 5-foot ladder and fell off around 11 a.m. 911 was called and they took him to St. Croix Falls for X-rays and said that he needed surgery.

Sign up for e-mails of Russ said he would want to have surgery at Rochester, so they took him to St. Mary’s in Rochester. He broke it in three places and had to have pins put in for breaking local news and updates now and maybe next week have a couple of plates put in. No weight on that leg for three to four months. He should be coming home next week sometime.” Special photo

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Words I never want to hear Your test came back positive.

Your bank account is overdrawn.

Your chimney is shot.

The subscription to the Leader expired.

You snagged your new sweater.

Coffee and tea stain your teeth.

We have a little problem here.

Your car isn’t worth fixing.

You missed your appointment.

The potato bugs are back.

You made a big mistake in the Lewis news.

Sorry, but I ran over your dog.

The trip is cancelled.

It’s going to be a dry summer.

Your house is on fire.

Bernice

Abrahamzon

Behind the Signpost

Words I will welcome You are in good health.

You won a prize in a poetry contest.

“I can fix that!” (car mechanic).

You don’t have to fix supper tonight.

We’re going out to eat (Hurrah).

I enjoyed reading your books.

We’ll replace it at no charge.

You did a very good job.

You need no further treatment.

You don’t have to file income tax anymore.

A chaplain’s message It is holy and wholesome thought to pause and remember our deceased veterans.

We forget these things too soon – That other people died to keep us free – That American ideals created freedom for everyone – That our children cannot live by bread alone – That a nation can be no stronger than its faith – That our future can be no greater than our vision – That the quality of our daily work is a measure of our character.

We forget these things too soon, yet who will remember if we forget?

- Veterans Home, King, Wis.

child, Kara. I also read it in one of the cookbooks published by Arleth Lexon Erickson.

Then last week it was quoted by Pauline Lawrence in her Dewey Country column published in the Washburn County Register, Shell Lake. It is slightly different. A writer can add what he or she wants.

Pauline’s version is this: “Dear Lord, so far today I’m doing okay. I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or self-indulgent.

I have not complained, cursed or eaten any chocolate.

I have charged nothing on my credit card. But I am getting out of bed in a minute, and I will need your help, Lord.”

There are days when we should consider staying in bed.

Forget me not Forget me not When you’re lost in thought As you make it through your day.

Forget me not I am one who fought And was scarred along the way.

Forget me not For the freedom bought With the lives one can’t repay.

Forget me not When your child is taught To remember yesterday.

Forget me not When the day is hot And you bend your knees to pray.

Forget me not Yes, I heard the shot But I did not run away.

Forget me not I’m a patriot And I need your help today.

Remember our disabled American veterans, Until next week, Bernice

Another version Sometimes great minds hit on the same subject at the same time.

Last week I quoted a prayer quoted by my god-

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" opens at Festival Theatre Thanksgiving weekend ST. CROIX FALLS - Believe worst children in the history of it or not, the worst kids in the the world, and how their experihistory of the world have an ence in the church pageant proimportant part in the 2009 vides a window of understanding holiday show at St. Croix for others. The Herdman kids Festival Theatre in downsteal, burn down buildings, tertown St. Croix Falls. rorize the neighborhood – in fact, “The Best Christmas Pagthe only place their classmates eant Ever” opens on Thanksand fellow townspeople feel safe giving weekend with both from them is at church. That is, Saturday and Sunday peruntil the Herdmans discover that formances, followed by four free snacks are offered at Sunday more weekends before it School. The ruffians decide to incloses Dec. 27. vade the church and take over its Starring Jamie Hultgren of Christmas pageant. Soon the Minneapolis, Minn., as The Angel of the Lord makes an uproari- congregation is running for cover.

Grace Bradley, “The Best ous appearance in “The Best Christmas Not knowing the biblical story, Christmas Pageant Ever” is a Pageant Ever,” on stage at Festival Theatre the Herdman clan puts a unique testament to the power of the Nov. 28 to Dec. 27. - Special photo spin on the nativity, calling the true Christmas spirit. Festiwise men a bunch of dirty spies, val Theatre couldn t resist the for instance. Along the way, of opportunity to produce this play during a time when course, a lesson or two is learned. It’s these very antics so many people are wrestling with notions of what is that draw people to the show and offer a conclusion most important as people enter the holiday season. that offers a deeply meaningful tribute to Christmas. ”My favorite thing about this script,” says director The play is derived from a hugely popular young Scott Dixon, “is the message of how sometimes we’re adult novel by Barbara Robinson, who has also seen so motivated to celebrate and honor Christmas that we her story made into a television movie. make it something we put on a high shelf and only The play is sponsored by Amery Regional Medical handle with white gloves. I think if you do that, then Center. The production team includes Rod Sietsema Christmas doesn’t live in your heart. You can talk the (technical director), Amy Klein (charge artist), Justin talk, but you won’t walk the walk. To me, that’s the Swanson (costume design), Marilyn Mays (props maspoint of the play. ” ter), Cassandra Peterson-Holec (stage manager) and The hilarious story is told through the Bradley fam- Gina Bonin (assistant stage manager). ily’s perspective, specifically through their children, Tickets for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” which Charlie and Beth. When their mother, Grace, accepts runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 27, are $13.50 for youth and the responsibility of organizing the church Christmas $26 for adults. Group discounts and Flex Passes are pageant, her effort becomes the talk of the town as available for this production. In addition to 19 perword gets out that the Herdman kids have comman- formances for the general public, there are seven school deered the best parts. The role of Charlie is played by matinees for public, private and homeschool groups.

Jasper Herman of Taylors Falls, Minn., and Stephan For additional information see the theatre’s Web site at Rice of Milltown, while the role of Beth is played by festivaltheatre.org or call 715-483-3387. – submitted Haley Dikkers of Luck and Delia Labatt of Cushing.

Ultimately, the play is the story of the Herdmans, the

Do you remember ?

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included fryers at 29¢/lb., bacon at 2 lbs. for 65¢, grapefruit at 10 for 49¢, celery at 19¢/stalk, coffee at 2 lbs. for $1.19.–Glockzin’s Restaurant, Frederic, advertised home-baked pies every day.–The dedication of Bethany Lutheran Church, Siren, was held on a Sunday afternoon, on Nov. 8, 1959.–Ed Baldwin, well-known Danbury man, died.–Open house at Dair’s T.V., Siren, was well attended on Nov. 8.–Danbury Telephone Exchange was under new management on Nov. 1.–The Midtown Tavern between Siren and Webster was sold by Mr. and Mrs. Victor Knutson to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Shutt of Webster.–Ted R. Hunter retired as Webster Standard agent.–An Organ Club meeting was held at the Sky-Lite Club, Balsam Lake, on Nov. 9.–Enoch Wassberg passed away at the age of 69 years.–The November special at Carlson Hardware, Frederic, was a one-cup flour sifter for 49¢.–The annual meeting of the Barron Sales Pavillion was held Nov. 10 with a program, speakers and lunch.–The fall session of the Polk County Board adjourned after a record acceptance of a budget for $752,568.74 as the last order of business.–The Conversation Department listed registration stations for deer.–Skeleton crews would keep businesses going during deer season.

40 Years Ago Correction: The Frederic School accepted the gift of the Franseen Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $10,000 given by pioneer residents of the Frederic community.–St. Nicholas Fantasy was held over one week due to weather. Featured were homemade lefse with roast beef on Saturday, Dec. 13, at St. John’s Church, Webster.–Looking ahead, a one-day sale was set at Milltown Cooperative Services with Christmas specials in blankets, glassware, blenders, chip and dip set, etc.–Farmers State Bank was featuring mobile home loans at low, low rates.–Lawson Greenhouse at Frederic had poinsettias, azaleas, Christmas cherry and mums from $2.50 and up.–The film “Battle of Britain” was playing at the Auditorium Theatre, SCF.–Playing at the Frederic Theatre was the film “The Magnificent Seven.”–Winter driving conditions added to traffic toll.–West Sweden taxpayers faced a 20-percent hike.–Robert Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nelson, Frederic, earned a physics research honor scholarship.–The Lewis Silo announced it would be closed Dec. 20 – Jan. 9.–The Frederic choir and band offered a Sunday Christmas concert.–Polk Democrats elected officers for year.–The tax rise in Frederic would be $4.46 on $1,000 evaluation.–Specials at the Frederic Co-op Store included tom turkeys at 39¢/lb., naval oranges at 10 for 99¢, lettuce at 19¢/head, coffee at $1.93 for 3 lbs., bacon at 79¢/lb. and sweet-cream butter at 69¢/lb.

20 Years Ago

Craig Benware was appointed new Polk County Sheriff.–Frederic homecoming king and queen included Joe Domingu and Shanda Tschumperlin.–New postmaster at Frederic was John Baskerville.–Polk County ranked 60th out of 72 in spending for law enforcement.–Former Sweet Adelines planned holiday singouts.–Winter photos were needed for Luck brochure.–The question was asked, “Do nursing home residents need insurance?”-Esther Schallenberger gave a message on prayer at the Lewis church and it was later printed in this newspaper.–A funny headline emerged, “County should consider composting board chairmen.”–It was suggested that people should decide property-tax issue in Farm Bureau matters.–Ruth Falk of rural Luck was the great-granddaughter of a man who perished in the sinking of the Central America steamship in 1857.–Harlan and Irene Oberg were enjoying a second career at the age of 69 years. They embroidered items of cothing and household items.–Obituaries included John Dahl, Suzette Anderson, the Rev. C. Champlin, Lawn Davis, Miller Jensen, Pauline Rasmussen, Ruth Carlson and John O. Olson.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER

Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. I guess there’s no denying it, winter’s on its way. This morning, my swimming hole was iced over, and there were no surly swans floating around. You won’t see me tiptoeing around on a frozen block of ice, unless it’s covered with snow. I’m not too surefooted on ice, or linoleum for that matter. When I first moved in to my new home, I did the splits in the kitchen enough times that my mom had to go out and buy some carpet runners so I wouldn’t keep falling down. I’ve got long legs, and they weren’t meant to shoot out sideways from my body. Speaking of long legs, did you see on the news the tallest dog in the world? He’s a white Great Dane, and he lives in California. He is 42 inches tall and 170 pounds. That’s big! I bet if he slipped and fell in his kitchen, it would set off alarm bells at the earthquake monitoring station.

That’s out West. Back here in Burnett County, I’ve got my own furry pals to tell you about. In the newcomer department there’s Casey. Casey is a chessy mix who was surrendered to the shelter because his owners could no longer care for him. He’s very handsome! Joel is a black Lab mix who was found on Fish Lake Road near Grantsburg.

He’s a younger dog, around a year old. I mentioned last week that Henrietta and her pups are back, so I finally got to see the little ones. Boy, I thought Henrietta was a cutie pie - and then I saw her puppies.

Goodness, they’re adorable! They are only

320-242-3933 Since there is a lot of interest in deer-season activities out here in the little townships of Arna and New Dosey, let’s take a look at some results of the first weekend of hunting.

This report only covers Nov. 7 and 8.

Al Wolf’s son-in-law, Cary Carstenson, Hastings, Minn., shot an eight-point buck. Tim Drake, Anoka, Minn., and his daughters, Alex and Elizabeth, each got a deer. Tim is the son of Sandi and Dave Drake.

Ed Carlin and sons, Jim, Bob and John, also each shot a buck. Add Denny Coveau to the buck list, while Clint Coveau brought down a spike.

5 weeks old, so they’re too little to go off to new homes yet, but if you meet one and fall in love, you can still fill out an application.

The bulldog pups are still with us, too - all eight of them. Four of them have adoptions pending, so that leaves four that are awaiting new families.

They are growing fast, and at around 10 weeks old, they are becoming solid YAPpenings little tanks! As you can imagine, the shelter is pretty crowded right now with both youngsters and adults of all kinds. There are two of my friends that have been there awhile, and I wonder why. Sampson is a collie/Lab mix and is close to 2 years old. He’s a beautiful dog who loves everyone, loves to play, and thoroghly enjoys acting like a goof.

Buddy is a young German shepherd mix who is a bundle of energy himself, but he knows some commands and keeps his kennel tidy. He’s curious about everything and enjoys being with people. He’s a good-looking fella too. His coloring and eyes are real standouts! There are dogs, cats, puppies and kittens - and there were even some fish that found themselves a new bowl to swim in! The shelter’s a busy place, for certain, and I’m glad they are there to care for my

Blacky Shelter

friends.

I am also grateful for all the generous donations that have been coming to the shelter lately. Folks have been wonderful in bringing in stuff we need, and making sure we don’t run short of anything. The only thing on my wish list, in fact, is cat litter.

Me? I think doing your business in a box is kind of silly, but then again I am a 130-pound dog, not a dainty, lightweight cat.

I may as well be an indoor cat in the coming days. The gun deer season begins this weekend, and I’ll be under tight security when I’m here at home. I don’t mind so much, but my brother gets a little nutty when he’s gotta stay in alll day. He’s been quiet about it this week because he’s been busy working on what he thinks was his birthday present. Someone chucked a bag of deer bones alongside the road by our house, and he’s certain it was meant for him. He said there was a bald eagle sitting on top of it when he discovered it, so it must have been delivered by the post office. I told him I didn’t think they operated like that, but he’s not listening.

I have to say so long now for this week.

Mom says it’s time for me to go outside for a while because I’m being weird and licking the couch.

Geez, I was only thinking about bones ...

Be safe in the woods, everybody, and I’ll see you here next week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096.

Cloverton-Markville Pete Ellwein’s brother Roger, and a friend hunting with them, each got a buck.

John Fornengo and Don Eddy each hunt alone and both reported that they had seen some deer, but nothing they wanted to shoot.

Jack Regenold, St. Paul, Minn., who owns land east of Dave Baker, said their group didn’t even see any deer, although their airfield is usually overrun with them.

Dave Fornengo got both a buck and a doe, while his uncle Paul Fornengo got only a buck, as did weekender John Gislason.

All of the hunters of the Mishler family were unsuccessful the first weekend, but perhaps

that has changed by now.

Agnes Sexton reported that a friend of her nephew, Shawn Kieper, shot both a doe and a buck.

As of Nov. 11, the Hay Creek Outpost had registered 215 deer.

In other news, the Drake children came up the weekend of Nov. 1 to provide a nice celebration for mom, Sandi, who turned 70 on that day. The kids did all of the cooking. The entire family was able to attend except Josh and Alex, who are away at college. Happy birthday Sandi.

Todd Elliott is now working weekdays in

Siren Senior Center It’s hard to believe that November only has a few more days and the Christmas holidays will be here. Before you start decorating for December we have a few things to do for this month. Remember the American Legion ham dinner that will be held on Nov. 23, at Yourchuck’s Event Center and the annual community Thanksgiving dinner that will be served at the Siren Senior Center. The Thanksgiving dinner will be served from noon to 2 p.m., and anyone who doesn’t have plans to dine with your family or friends are welcome at the center. Tickets for the ham dinner may be purchased from any American Legion member or at the door. I believe we will start serving at 5 p.m.

We are still trying to launch our Cribbage

349-2964 Another not-so-bad week as far as the weather goes. It’s not going to be so good for the annual Wisconsin’s number one holiday though – deer season. I learned early on in my marriage, 50 years ago to be exact, that everything except breathing stops when deer season arrives. Let’s hope this year’s hunt can be a safe one for all who participate and all hunters are lucky enough to capture the prize. Seems like the deer population, in our area of bear country at least, isn’t what it used to be.

Those of you who usually pick up food at

games on Wednesday and Thursday but the response has been really slow. We know you players are out there so venture over to the center and join in the fun. The Bridge games haven’t had too much response either, but we keep hearing rumors that there are some interested players and you have to get together and have your games here. We play Dime Bingo on Tuesday afternoon, 500 Wednesday afternoon and Spades on Friday afternoon. So that leaves Wednesday and Thursday mornings for the other activities.

Gratitude is extended to Nona Severson and an anonymous party that donated dishtowels and thanks to all of you we now have a good supply. Three bags of fabric were also donated to the center and I believe they will

be made into dog blankets for the animal shelters across the country. We have a policy; anything that is donated that we aren’t able to use or sell is passed along to other organizations that we know can make good use of them.

We also want to express gratitude to Fran and Don Oltman for their donation of coffee and Cora D’Jong and Inez Pearson for treats for our card players.

Winners at 500 this week were Darleen Groves, Flo Antiel, Rich Husted, Arvid Pearson and Dorothy Cronquist. Spades winners were Dorothy Cronquist, Sue Newberger, Darleen Groves, Flo Antiel and Arvid Pearson. Kind of sounds like a broken record, doesn’t it? There must be something that the

Siren Ruby’s Pantry, their food distribution will be this Thursday, Nov. 19, from 1:30 p.m. for sign-up and pickup at 2 p.m. This takes place north of Siren on Hwy. 35. Bring your own boxes for your food.

Don’t forget, if you have made knit or crocheted items for the Siren Lioness/U.S. Bank mitten tree in the lobby of the bank, the tree is up, so bring your item into the bank.

Helping Hands for Kids has a box at the Bremer Bank lobby just north of Siren on Hwy. 35 for drop-offs through Dec. 11. They welcome nonperishable food items, books,

hats and mittens. There are a lot of needy children in our area.

Sympathy to the family of Ronald R. Christianson who passed away Nov. 4.

Those of you who attend the annual community Thanksgiving dinner at the Siren Senior Center, mark your calendars, the meal starts at noon and goes through 2 p.m. The dinner is put on by the Siren, Webster and Danbury communities. The meal is free to all so come and enjoy. If you wish a delivered meal, call the center at 715-349-7810 or stop in and pick up a slip to put your name on the

St. Croix Valley Senior Center Our news this week will be rather brief as my fractured wrist will not allow me to use two hands for typing, so I will use the hunt and peck system with one hand.

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, there were 29 in for 500 cards. Top winners were Phil, Ray, Leone, Don and Dick and Marion tied. Ray also won the nine bid. Nine players were at

the Domino table and winners were George, Janice and Ione.

On Wednesday we had our monthly potluck and followed up with our regular meeting. Joel Erickson of Forest Lake, Minn., was our speaker, talking on senior mobility issues and equipment that may be used.

Ron Edlund discussed new items that he

purchased for our Wii game. Come in and try them out sometime. Marian Edler had a display of some new exercise equipment that she has purchased. Come check it out with the exercise group on any Tuesday or Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. Anyone is welcome to join this lively group.

Thursday evening cards had 20 partici-

News from the Service SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian A. Wyman has deployed overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq.

Wyman, a production controller with 11 years of military service, is normally assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing at Truax Field, Madison.

He is the son of Allen J. Wyman of Luck and stepson of Greg J. Enzenroth of Nekoosa. His wife, Shawna, is the daughter of Art and Mary Baumann of Tucson, Ariz.

Wyman graduated in 1997 from Mount Horeb High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2008 from Concordia University, Madison.- submitted

Fran Levings Brooklyn Park, Minn., for American Bright Works. While down there, he is sharing an apartment with son Dave, 23. His wife, Vicki, son Clint and employees Pam Ellwein and Peggy Coveau, are running the show at the Hay Creek Outpost these days.

My husband, Dave Baker, has never hunted, but always enjoys visiting with the hunters who stop to visit. John Nelson, Kingsdale weekender, stopped in for a nice chat one afternoon and the Regenold hunters did also. Marlene Mishler and I attended a meeting of the Seven County Senior Federation on Thursday.

Barb Munger rest of us are doing wrong or we’re not as experienced as our regular winners, but the rest of us still have fun.

The Dining at Five dinner will be coming up shortly, on Dec. 3, and the sign-up sheet is out so be sure to make your reservation either by phone or stop in. CeCe is planning a pork dinner for the month of December and by that time the center should be decorated for the holidays.

The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekly. We have a nice selection of books to borrow and return and our craft room is receiving some very nice donations to sell. Stop in for a cup of coffee and visit.

Bev Beckmark list to be delivered.

The Burnett County VFW on Main Street in Siren will be holding their annual spaghetti dinner this Friday, Nov. 20, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Adults just $7, kids 5 to 12 $4 and kids under 5 are free. There will also be a raffle, door prizes, silent auction and a bake sale starting at 2:30 p.m.

Congratulations to elementary student Jeremy Liljenberg and high-schooler Traci Williamson for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week.

Carol Van Buskirk pants. Top players included Betty Wilson, Ray Nelson, Elroy Petzel and Arliss Rosen.

In all my travels in the last month, between doctor’s offices and hospitals, I have noticed many homes with their Christmas decorations out already.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Meisha is an 8year-old red Labrador retriever.

She is a gal with spunk and heart.

Her previous caretaker wasn’t home enough for all the love Meisha had to give and sent her to the shelter to find a new home. In her youth, Meisha was a party girl.

She wanted to go everywhere and do everything.

She still has the enthusiasm, but enjoys home life, her family and a run in the field to scare up a grouse or two. Meisha has been a friend to an indoor cat and she likes chil-

nels and a training room. Without the isolation kennels, stray dogs with unknown medical histories were kenneled with the healthy adoptable dogs. This arrangement put the healthy dogs at risk.

The addition to the existing building will provide these much-needed kennels and allow Arnell Humane Society to better meet the needs of the stray dogs in our care. The training room will be used to help shelter dogs gain social skills and to offer dog obedience classes to the public.

The construction so far has been funded by a large anonymous donation and monies Arnell has saved over the years.

As construction goes, small additions to the original plan add up: a wall here to protect the outdoor kennels from weather, a door there for easier access, a thicker blanket of

Arnell Humane Society Happy Tails

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dren. In fact, she hasn’t met a human she didn’t like, big or small. Meisha is a mature family dog looking for her new family.

Over the summer, the shelter has been under new construction of isolation dog ken-

Lewis Members of the NW Regional Writers met last Friday at 1 p.m. in the community room, Sunrise Apartments, Frederic, with a good turnout and lively discussion. The December Christmas party will be noon dinner at the Asian restaurant in Grantsburg where they have gone several times before. Watch for the date.

The Good Cheer Club met last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Lee (Carol) Mangelsen.

On Friday, Carol and Lee Mangelsen and LaVerne Leep went to Somerset to the home of Jenny and Kryst Mitbrod to celebrate the fifth birthday of Emmy. Other family members were also there to enjoy supper together and visiting.

The Lewis UMW met last Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.

They had a nice ceremony of gathering their year’s collection of money and designating special memorial gifts, etc. Sylvia Scheizel was hostess. Alice Ford invited the group to

Bernice Abrahamzon

her house for an afternoon Christmas get-together in December. Watch for the date.

Colds and coughs are making the rounds and overstaying their welcome.

It was Mission Sunday on Nov. 15 at the Lewis church with the collection earmarked for the Operation Christmas. Boxes are now in place for new gift items for adults and children of all ages, especially teenagers. Items will be transported to Balsam Lake close to Dec. 1. You are invited to contribute.

Diane Dryden wrote a feature article on Brad Alden and his band in last week’s Washburn County Register published in Shell Lake.

Alice Ford and Bernice Abrahamzon had short stories accepted for an anthology to be published in January 2010 at Victoria, B.C. Rick Abrahamzon was the Veterans Day speaker at the Siren School last Wednesday.

His grandfather was in the U. S. Army, his father a Marine Corps aviator and Rick was in the U. S. Army.

Morning coffee time is growing with more coffee drinkers and conversations starting the day out right.

Wednesday and Friday Poker is played and this group enjoys being together and card players join them for afternoon coffee time.

Thursday 500 cards at 6:30 p.m., with the following winners: Donald Antiel in first place,

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Arnie Borchert in second place, Arvid Pearson in third place and David Peterson in fourth place.

Saturday noon buffet had a good number joining together for cards, games and afternoon coffee time.

Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it with use.

Birth announcements Randal and Deborah Erickson, Cambridge, Minn., are proud to announce the birth of their son, Bjorn Richard Erickson, on Nov. 4, 2009. Bjorn weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz., and was 19 inches long.

Bjorn has one sibling, Gunnar.

Grandparents are Paul and Gretchen Sanders, Cambridge, and Dick and Ione Erickson, Grantsburg.

Great-grandparent is Hazel Sanders, Cambridge, Minn.

••• Born at Amery Regional Medical Center: A girl, Emersyn Anne White, born Oct. 23, 2009, to Anne and Edward White, Amery.

468-2940 Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Gerry and Donna Hines Tuesday morning to help Gerry celebrate his birthday.

Mary Dunn, Marlene Swearingen, Lorri McQuade, Ruth Rydberg, Karen Mangelsen, Donna Hines and Lida Nordquist were Tuesady afternoon guests of Nina Hines. They enjoyed a time of visiting and playing cards.

Dean and Lorraine Kendall came to visit Lawrence and Nina Hines Wednesday and stayed overnight.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen were supper guests of Gerry and Donna Hines Wednesday.

Dale Cronkhite called on Hank and Karen Mangelsen Thursday.

Donna and Gerry Hines were supper guests of Don and Lida Nordquist Thursday.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited there later.

Colin, Chad and Aubrey Harrison were weekend guests of Nina and Lawrence Hines.

Donna and Gerry Hines went to Vadnais Heights, Minn., Friday and stayed overnight at the home of their daughter, Brenda Sweet.

On Saturday, Gerry’s family gathered there to celebrate his birthday. Donna and Gerry stayed overnight Saturday with their son,

Emersyn weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A boy, Marshall Capone Hutton, born Oct. 24, 2009, to Tiffany Hostetler and Adam Hutton, Amery. Marshall weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A girl, Haydyn Louise Sempf, born Oct. 29, 2009, to Tonia Kurschinski and Andy Sempf, Prairie Farm. Haydyn weighed 7 lbs., 14.5 oz.

••• A girl, Brooke Elizabeth Norlund, born Nov. 2, 2009, to Alissa and Travis Norlund, Amery.

Brooke weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

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A girl, Chloe Pagie Path, born Nov. 4, 2009, to Karen Larson and John Path, Clear Lake. Chloe weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A son, Calvin Bradley Kurtzhals, born Nov. 10, 2009, to Yvonne and Matthew Kurtzhals, Amery. Calvin weighed 9 lbs., 4 oz.

••• A boy, Sullivan Eldridge Michaelson, born Nov. 10, 2009, to Corinne Eldridge and Tim Michaelson, Centuria. Sullivan weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz.

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Dewey - LaFollette Brian Hines and his family, and then returned home Sunday.

Weekend guests of Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Larry, Celie and Baxter Mangelsen. Saturday visitors were Jake, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen and Sunday visitors were April, Dave, Patty and Mandy Close.

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This year’s apple crop was surprisingly good in spite of the drought, but as a neighbor man said, “You can eat just so many apple pies.”

Most farms have a few apple trees and without spraying or special treatment, the trees produced apples without blemish. No hard rains, high destructive winds or hail, the fruit had dry but good growing conditions.

The cornfield between the LeRoy Jones and Abrahamzon farm has been chopped and blown into the silo. No place left for the deer to hide or eat.

The week of Thanksgiving, the Frederic Food Shelf will not be open on the Thursday holiday. It will be open Monday that week, usual hours.

Sheila Staples and Rick Abrahamzon went to Hutchinson, Minn., on Saturday to attend a pigeon show. It’s held in a heated building on the fairgrounds there.

Frederic Senior Center 500 Spades was played at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, with the following winners: Eleanor Bonneville in first place, Shirley Sandquist in second place, Margaret Vlick in third place and Willie Williams in fourth place.

Tuesday Whist or cards were played.

Our pool players are enjoying the new pool table covering.

insulation over the entire building to lower escalating heating bills. These small additions gobbled up the funds we were planning to use to purchase the kennel dividing walls and gates. Our building has a new addition, but the walls and gates, costing $8,000, that make it a kennel, are on hold until funding can be found.

Hoverman Construction did a fantastic job on the addition and we are thankful for all of their hard work and dedication to the project.

Anyone wishing to see the isolation and training rooms should come for a visit. We will be happy to show off our new digs. Donations to our cause will be gratefully appreciated.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin St. E, Amery, 715-268-7387 or online: arnellhumane.org. Hours: Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Karen Mangelsen Lida and Don Nordquist visited Marlene and Bruce Swearingen Saturday evening and they enjoyed a time of playing cards.

Sue Ackerman visited her parents, Jack and Kay Krentz, over the weekend.

Swanson/Stridde Hansi Swanson, St. Croix Falls, and Ryan Stridde, Milwaukee, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding on June 26, 2010, at the Chateau St. Croix Winery and Vineyard in St. Croix Falls.

Hansi is the daughter of Bob and Debra Swanson of St. Croix Falls, and Ryan is the son of Mike and Sherry Stridde of Milwaukee.

The bride-to-be has a degree in elementary education from UW-River Falls and is employed at the St. Croix Falls District.

The groom-to-be has a degree in physical education from UW-River Falls and substitute teaches and works part time for NFL Films. – Photo submitted

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Mark and Deanna Krause spent the weekend in Madison and attended the Badger Michigan game. Mark’s sister Karen and Jerry Hentz from Sturgeon Bay joined them.

Fran Krause attended the Sarah Circle meeting at Bethany Lutheran Church on Wednesday. She also attended the Polk Burnett retired educators meeting at Calvary Covenant Church in Alpha last week. Mary Jane Ramstrom and Helen Gatten were honored.

Jack and LaVonne O’Brien met Teresa and Dave Childers in Forest Lake, Minn., on Sunday for dinner to celebrate Teresa’s birthday.

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The First No L? In all my years around the fringes of humanity, I reckoned I’d reached the point where nothing could surprise me.

As a 322-year-old gnome, I’ve seen lots of twists and turns, even here in the Yellow River country. I’ve seen Indians, fur traders, missionaries and pioneers pass through, observed towns grow, railroads built/railroads dismantled, even lived to see modern people trying to recreate the past via historic presentations at what’s called Forts Folle Avoine. But lately I’ve run into a new curiosity – No L season.

Just the other night I heard a person wishing someone else a “happy No L.” Then I heard someone hum a tune including words about a “First No L.” No L, I thought – perhaps there’s some conspiracy afoot to remove the letter L from the alphabet? Or? Maybe that’s how those suspicious elves came into being. Perhaps their real purpose, other than hammering out trinkets for Santa Claus, is to prevent No L from happening? Now, you must understand that we gnomes can hardly stand the thought of elves amongst us – or trolls or goblins, come to think of it.

But elves are the worst. Doing good

Folle Avoine Chronicles Woodswhimsy the gnome

deeds for humans is fine, but they should go about it in gnome fashion – behind the scenes, not always needing attention. But now perhaps I understand a tad better. Maybe elves, given their name, will figure out a way to avoid the catastrophe of a No L existence.

And elves have certainly been busy around Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, readying the historic site’s visitors center and grounds for its annual Christmas at the Fort observance. The event, set for the weekend of Dec. 4-6 is built around a theme of Santa’s Workshop, and will feature: • an Elves’ (groan) store with all items priced between 50 cents and two bucks.

• a silent auction featuring a wide and intriguing assortment of donated items.

• Christmas trees decorated by area Lions Clubs, which will be available for purchase via raffle tickets for sale at the event.

• palate pleasers ranging from chili and wild rice soup (available in the visitors center) to hot dogs and popcorn (outside), plus assorted beverages.

• musical performances all weekend in the visitors center featuring a variety of groups and individuals presenting holiday as well as other musical genres.

• horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides.

• dogsled rides (snow permitting).

• storytelling by Angelique from the site’s interpretive crew.

• ongoing demonstrations of old-time blacksmithing.

• an expanded and unique selection of items in the site’s gift shop.

• children’s face-painting, tree decorations, and letter-writing to Santa (perhaps kids can request that L be left in the language, so sentences like this can continue to make sense?).

• Mr. and Mrs. Santa greeting folks old and young in the restored Karlsborg School building.

Also this year the site will be joining with the Helping Hands program to

Kinship of Polk County Highlighted friendship POLK COUNTY – In March of 2008, Tom and Angela Anderson of Osceola handed in an application to become mentors for a local child. Their own three children were grown and out of the house and they felt that they had time to share. Two months later, they were introduced to Derek, an active 12year-old who was eager to be mentored and thrilled about the idea of having his very own “special friends.” He was looking for a chance to get out of the house and do things. With Tom’s varied interests and hobbies, it seemed like a great fit. A year and a half later, these three have forged a special friendship and an incredibly close bond that will likely last a lifetime.

Since May of 2008, Derek has experienced many firsts with Tom, most of which have brought him out of his bedroom (playing video games) and into the great outdoors. The two have spent time together fishing, hunting a variety of critters - squirrel, pheasant and deer, walking the woods, snowshoeing, pulling logs, shooting hoops, bowling,

Tom and Angela Anderson of Osceola agree that Derek, the Kinship kid, has filled a big void in their own lives. Every week he brings his enthusiasm into their home and is a willing partner for whatever is planned. – Photo submitted visiting the fitness center and most impressively, making dinner for Angela!

When asked to share about their most memorable times together, a variety of memories surfaced … a Twins/Brewers game the three went to, an exhilarating few minutes riding the ripcord at Valleyfair (Derek is certain that Tom was the only one screaming), and finding two deer sheds last winter while snow-

shoeing. However, given all of their activity, much of their time together happens in the comfort of the Anderson’s home, simply playing games and sharing life with each other. They really find enjoyment just being together.

Derek is now 14 years old and says he is happier because of his time in Kinship. For those who know Derek, he is rarely quiet but when asked how he

provide toys for children, ages infant-16.

The public is welcome to participate by bringing an unwrapped toy costing less than $10 to the Christmas at the Fort event anytime throughout the weekend.

I’ve heard that this annual event is a hit with family groups looking for a Christmas frolic. Who knows, it may even stave off the arrival of the threatened No L season; or at least help the elves now that they have a purpose in life. Then again, when pronouncing Folle Avoine (an old French term for wild rice), the two ll’s are silent, so properly said, it sounds like Forts fou of wan, so who needs a No L day—the French already thought of it!

Christmas at the Fort will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday (10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday/Saturday; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday), Dec. 4, 5 and 6. Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is located on CTH U, three miles west of Hwy. 35 northwest of Webster in Burnett County’s Yellow Lakes area.

Signed, Woodswhimsy

would describe his experience with the Andersons, he paused in thought and then simply said, “I’m speechless.” He went on to say that being mentored has been the “greatest experience” and motioning to Tom and Angela said, “They are half my family.” Then in typical Derek fashion, his hands began to fly as he began sharing another story while the Andersons looked on with big smiles. There is no doubt that this young man keeps them both on their toes and creates many opportunities for laughter.

The Andersons agree that Derek has filled a big void in their own lives.

Every week he brings his enthusiasm into their home and is a willing partner for whatever is planned. While they found it intimidating to open their lives to an unknown 12-year-old boy, they now share how rewarding the experience has been. As Tom puts it, Derek is a “breath of fresh air.”

He is always enthusiastic and doesn’t hide his affection for them.

To learn more about Kinship of Polk County and how to get involved, please visit www.polkkinship.org or call 715268-7980. - submitted

Festival’s Featured Artist Featured Artist – Scott Dixon ST. CROIX FALLS – “I was going to be hanged for murder,” recalls Scott Dixon of his last experience at Festival Theatre. “I wore a harness under my costume that another actor was supposed to clip the rope to so that I didn’t actually strangle. One night he had a little trouble finding the clip, and I’m thinking that there’s no way I’m saying the cue line for the trap door until I’m hooked in! So I’m up there with a noose around my neck, taking dramatic pause after dramatic pause, and stalling for this other guy. It felt like forever, but I did finally hear a ‘click’ and then we were all good.”

That was back in 2000. A season at Festival Theatre was one of Dixon’s first acting jobs after graduating with his MFA from Wayne State University in Detroit. He appeared on stage in five shows that year, including “Hedda Gabler,” “The Woman in Black” and “Lovers and Executioners” (where he had his adventure with the safety har-

Scott Dixon ness). Now, nearly 10 years later, he’s come back in a different “role.” This time he’s the director for Barbara Robinson’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” opening Saturday, Nov. 28.

“My favorite thing about this script,” he says, “is the message of how sometimes we’re so motivated to celebrate and honor Christmas that we make it something we put on a high shelf and

only handle with white gloves. I think if you do that, then Christmas doesn’t live in your heart. You can talk the talk, but you won’t walk the walk. To me, that’s the point of the play.”

After his year at Festival, Dixon made his way down to Lanesboro, Minn., to take a job with Commonweal Theatre, but that contract turned out to be a lot longer than intended. What was originally a job for 10 weeks, is now nearly 10 years and counting. He is currently a member of Commonweal’s resident company, serving artistically as an actor, director and playwright and also administratively as the theater’s IT manager, development officer and staff writer. “Everyone wears many hats,” he explains. “We operate on an artist-administrator model, so everyone working for the company is responsible for the public-performance work as well as the daily business of running a theater.”

Dixon has been in over two dozen productions at Commonweal - some of his favorites include “The Wild Duck,” “An Enemy of the People,” “Measure for Measure,” “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “Wait Until Dark” and “The Mys-

tery of Irma Vep.” Last year, he directed the world premiere production of “Ice Maidens” by Stan Peal and this fall, watched Commonweal produce his own full-length play, “A Midnight Dreary,” about the life and work of Edgar Allan Poe. Taking a trip back to St. Croix Falls has induced a bit of nostalgia. “I’ve worked in big cities and small rural towns, and learned that theater will be anywhere people are willing to have their imaginations stretched,” Dixon says. “That’s not something everyone can do, so when a theater takes root somewhere it’s always a great testament to the spirit of the community. I’m glad to be able to come back and make another small contribution to the Festival tradition.”

Dixon’s been hard at work for nearly two months, working with the design team and preparing for rehearsals, which began with the youth cast on Nov. 2, and moved into high gear on Nov. 16, with all adults. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” opens on Nov. 28, and runs for five weekends through Dec. 27. - submitted

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Nobel Prize nominee speaks in Taylors Falls TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. - Despite the draw of the Vikings/Packers game and the World Series, about 50 people came to the Taylors Falls Community Center on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 1, to hear Kathy Kelly speak about her humanitarian work in the Middle East, most recently in Pakistan.

Kelly has been nominated three times for her longstanding work for peace and justice and is currently traveling across the country sharing her eyewitness accounts of the consequences of current U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly in Pakistan.

Sponsored by Peace in Action, a local peace group, Kelly shared powerful and poignant stories of the death and destruction to civilians, including women and children, caused by the current policy of launching unmanned, armed drone airplanes on targets in Pakistan as part of the U.S. policy of “War on Terror/Overseas Contingency Operations.”

Kelly is co-founder of Voices for Creative Nonviolence, a Chicago-based peace organization which is working to change these “failed policies” and establish “a new path and vision for creating peace and justice.” She encouraged people to take action and to lobby their congressmen locally and in Washington,

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Curves of Webster shares the giving spirit this Thanksgiving Local women’s fitness center hosts turkey drive

WEBSTER - Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Traditionally, this is a time to collectively give thanks. And most celebrate this holiday by gathering for a meal with family and friends. The traditional meals vary from turkey and wild rice dressing in the northern U.S. and Canada to turkey and corn-bread Nobel Prize nominee Kathy Kelly dressing in the south. Different tradispoke about her humanitarian work tions, with one commonality – turkey. in the Middle East, most recently in But not everyone will have a turkey.

Pakistan, during an appearance at the And the Curves of Webster wants to help Taylors Falls Community Center, Nov. by hosting a Give a Gobble event Nov. 18 1. - Special photo and 19. During this event, the Webster Curves will waive the initial service fee D.C., in these weeks leading up to the for any new member who brings in eione-year anniversary of Obama’s admin- ther a turkey or a $30 contribution, all to istration and the next round of war funding.

For more information contact Voices for Creative Nonviolence, Peaceable Assembly campaign pac@vcnc.org. For the Twin Cities Campaign contact Marie Braun at 612-522-1861 or in the Chisago RURAL LUCK - The congregation of area contact Peace in Action, Delia Jurek Bone Lake Lutheran Church would like 651-245-4615. - from Peace in Action to invite the public to join them for a deer hunters widow craft and bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be served featuring BBQs, chili, hot dogs, cider, cocoa, pie, rolls and coffee.

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Curves owner Janet Swenson says, “We chose this organization because they do an excellent job of serving Burnett County and we have partnered with them every year during our annual Curves Food Drive. Our goal is to donate 20 turkeys and I think we can do it.”

The Give a Gobble event will be a time for long-term members and new members alike to have fun, get to know each other and help the community simultaneously. The festivities will include games and prize opportunities.

Swenson also says, “Give a Gobble is just a great way for us to get into the giving spirit and to also help those in need at the same time.”

To participate in the Webster Curves Give a Gobble, contact Janet Swenson at 715-866-8018 or swensonjmk@yahoo.com. - submitted

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LIBRARY NEWS Amery Public Library “Her Fearful Symmetry,” by Audrey Niffenegger Twins are a fascinating subject and often used in literature. Audrey Niffenegger gives us two sets of twins in her new novel, mirror-image twins. Elspeth and Edie, the first generation of twins, have been estranged for years. When Elspeth dies she leaves her flat in London and her fortune to Edie’s twin daughters Julia and Valentina with the stipulation that they live in the flat for a year and not allow their parents, Edie and Jack, to enter the apartment.

In the apartment building also live Robert, Elspeth’s elusive lover, and Martin and Marijke, a couple whose marriage is crumbling as Marijke tries to deal with her husband’s obsessive-compulsive problems. Next to the apartments is Highgate Cemetery where such notables as Christina Rossetti, Karl Marx and George Eliot are buried.

Audrey Niffennegger’s book “The Time Traveler’s Wife” made the book group circuits but her new novel has a more Henry Jamesian “The Turn of the Screw” twist.

“Her Fearful Symmetry,” once begun, is quite mesmerizing.

Library notes Story time will be held at 10:30 a.m. on

Wednesday mornings at the Amery Area Public Library. Everyone is welcome for songs and stories.

Friends of the Library still have book bags and T-shirts for sale at the library and the fundraising Committee is still selling Ameryopoly games for $25 to benefit the library debt repayment.

Clubs and reading groups Friends of the Library book group will meet on Dec. 14, to discuss “The Christmas Train,” by David Baldacci. They meet at 2:30 p.m. so pick up a book at the circulation desk and join them.

The Teens Read book group will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, to discuss “King Solomon’s Mines,” by H. Rider Hagard. Pick up a copy at the desk and join us if you are over 13.

Otaku Club meets every Tuesday for teens who love manga and anime. If you are in high school or older you may stop in and check this group out. They meet at 5 p.m.

Library hours Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Frederic Public Library Last call for New Moon tickets The Friends of the Pool is hosting a private screening of “New Moon,” the second film in the wildly popular Twilight” series, for women only on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10:00 a.m., at Timbers Theatre, Siren, to raise funds for the new outdoor pool in Frederic. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance at the Frederic Library before Nov. 20. For more information, call 715-327-4979.

Food for Fines Month We’re midway through the November food-for-fines drive at the library, and more than 400 grocery items have already been donated to the Frederic food shelf.

For every food item you bring to the library during November, we’ll deduct $1 off your fines (this does not apply to replacement charges). Let’s fill the food pantry shelves during this busy holiday season.

Mark your calendars now Santa Claus will be coming to town and

will visit the library Saturday, Dec. 12.

Mark the date, and bring the kids and your camera for photo ops. Watch this column for more information.

School Thanksgiving vacation movies Frederic school is out Nov. 25 – Nov. 27, and the library has scheduled family movies on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The Wednesday movie will be “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs,” and the Friday movie will be “Up.” Make plans to attend movie time at the library during Thanksgiving week.

Hours and information Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak St. West.

715-327-4979, e-mail fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Regular open hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Story time is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers and their caregivers.

St. Croix Falls Public Library Yes! The library is open in the new location. Stop in and check it out! 230 South Washington St. Community meeting room is available for your organization. Contact the library for details.

Friends of the Library meeting this Thursday, Nov. 19, at 4:30 p.m. in the community meeting room.

The St. Croix Falls Public Library is hosting a live birds of prey program on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., in the community room of the new library. After a short introduction to the sport of falconry, Randy Stoeger, a falconer from Neenah, will acquaint participants with his hunting companion Mira, a Harris hawk.

Children and parents will then take a short walk with Stoeger on a trail across from the library, watching Mira fly from tree to tree before she returns to her master’s glove. This program is free and open to children 3 years and older. Participants may have their photos taken with Mira for a small fee.

Book club Next book club meeting will be Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 3:30 p.m. at the library in St. Croix Falls. December’s book is “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” by Stieg Larsson; translated from Swedish by Reg Keeland.

Morning coffee and poetry Poet LaMoine MacLaughlin will read

from his book “A Scent of Lilac” beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19. Coffee and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library at 9:30 a.m.

It’s double your donation!

Our second $100,000 challenge grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation started in April. The library has one year to raise $50,000 and the foundation will match that figure. The mission of the Otto Bremer Foundation is to assist people in achieving full economic, civic and social participation in and for the betterment of their communities. Bremer Challenge Balance as of Nov. 3, is $46,734; we have $3,266 to go.

Story hour Listen to stories, create art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Hours, contact Holiday hours: Closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26, 27 and 28. Christmas: Closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 24, 25 and 26. New Years: Closing early Thursday, Dec. 31, 2 p.m., and closed Friday and Saturday, Jan. 1 and 2. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 715-483-1777. E-mail: scflibrary@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Online: www.stcroixfallslibrary.org. Check out the library Web site and explore the links – Go to www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Balsam Lake Public Library Balsam Lake Public Library is a member of MORE, which means your library card can be used at any MORE library. MORE Web site (www.more.lib.wi.us) now offers over 1.5 million items available for checkout including books, audio books, music and movies. Check it out.

Story time Every Wednesday at 11 a.m., stories, crafts and snacks, all ages welcome to join the group.

New books for December “Trial by Fire” by J.A. Jance, “U Is for Undertow” by Sue Grafton, “Deeper than Dead” by Tami Hoag, “Texas Chase” by Sandra Brown, “Wolf at Twilight: An Indian Elder’s Journey Through a Land of Ghosts and Shadows” by Kent Nerburn.

Book club “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson. The Herdmans are absolutely and without question the worst

kids “in the entire history of the world.”

They are guilty of every unmentionable childhood crime and have thought of more than a few original ones. When they take over the church Christmas pageant (although none of them has ever attended church, much less heard the Christmas story before), the first Christmas becomes new and real in some pretty surprising ways. Never mind that the publishers call this a children’s story. It isn’t.

Book club meets Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m., here at the library; everyone welcome. Please bring a Christmas treat to share.

Hours Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake.

Hours are Monday 10 a.m. –8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Web site www.balsamlakepubliclibrary.org.

Student library volunteers Olivia Tuynman and Samantha Penberthy have made posters to promote the collection site at the Frederic Library, and they are holding some of the more than 400 items that have already been donated to the local food shelf during the November Food for Fines promotion. More information on this project is available by contacting the library. – Photo submitted

Milltown Public Library The Friends of the Milltown Public Library are gathering on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m., for their annual potluck meeting. Bring a dish and share in the discussion about how the Friends can support the library’s programming and collections.

Everyone welcome.

Poet LaMoine MacLaughlin will visit the Milltown Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. Join us for a reading of his latest published works and some light refreshments. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the reading.

Stop in for story time. Preschooler and an accompanying adult are invited to partake in a half hour of themed stories, small craft and fun every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Stop by to pick up a menu of this month’s storytime themes.

Hone your basic computer knowledge, learn how to create your own seasonal letter to friends and family, develop an updated resume, or learn how to create an e-mail account. Basic computer classes will

be available every Wednesday at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Space is limited, so sign up in advance for one of these one-hour time slots. Contact the Milltown Public Library at 715-825-2313.

The Milltown Public Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will be open on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Have a safe and fun holiday.

Contact the Milltown Public Library at 715-825-2313.

Enjoy a cup of fresh-brewed coffee and our fast wireless Internet every day. w w w. m i l l t o w n p u b l i c l i b r a r y. o r g , 715-825-2313.

Regular library hours Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; and Sunday closed.

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Appreciation Award recipient

Our Siren Office Will Be Closed On Thursday, Nov. 26, & Friday, Nov. 27.

Ronald Wilson of Balsam Lake, president of the Polk-Burnett Beekeepers, has been awarded the Appreciation Award by the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association, at the conference held in Eau Claire on Saturday, Nov. 7. Wilson has been involved with beekeeping since 1973, has been the president of the PolkBurnett Beekeepers for the past 15 years, has helped 4-H, FFA youth, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and has spoken at many local meetings. Wilson has helped many people interested in beekeeping learn more about it. – Photo by Mary Seeger

We reopen for business as usual on Monday, Nov. 30

Have A Happy & Safe Thanksgiving Day.

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Recently the children, parents and staff from the ICAA Mina Copeland Head Start took a field trip to the Northwoods Bakery in Siren. The children looked at all of the baked goods and were able to decorate their own cupcake. For more information on Head Start please call 715-866-4867. – Photo submitted

Middle school honors band concert

Shell Lake Arts Center presented the 2009 Middle School Honors Band Concert on Thursday, Nov. 12. The top musicians from 28 schools attended. Four talented students from Luck Middle School were members of the advanced band, directed by Dr. Phil Ostrander, UW-Eau Claire. The band members included: Abbie Otlo on flute, Samantha Gore on French horn, Darian Ogilvie on trumpet and Jillian Klatt on percussion. Their band director is Jennifer Gilhoi.

Luck’s Middle School Honors Band participants were (L to R): Darian Ogilvie, Jillian Klatt, Abbie Otlo and Samantha Gore. – Photo submitted

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It's a doubleheader – Santa Days is coming to Luck Library and Museum LUCK – Come and celebrate Christmas at the Luck Library. Saturday, Dec. 5, Santa will be visiting the Luck Library from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Get a free professional photograph of your child with Santa with the donation of a new toy or $5 for Polk County Operation Christmas from Julie Buck of JB Studios. The library will be holding craft demonstrations with the new cricut machine at 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Come and craft with them. They will be making Christmas cards, Christmas ornaments, beaded ornaments, origami and Christmas banners. Call or visit the library for a complete listing of projects and times. The library children’s area will be hosting a variety of readers all day.

Cozy down into a beanbag and experience the fun of hearing your favorite read aloud. Don’t miss the opportunity to cultivate your creative spirit with the gingerbread house contest. Craft your special structure, create your business façade, advertise your business in gingerbread or just come up with something creative

and fun. Gingerbread houses will be displayed and judged at the library on Dec. 5. For a complete list of rules and an entry form, visit the Luck Library. Come for the Christmas treats and stay for the activities.

There will be something for everyone - prize drawings held every hour, library wish tree and check out the new Web site and blog. If you are looking for that certain something to get you in the holiday mood, stop in at the Luck Library during Santa Days for a cup of holiday cheer.

The Luck Historical Society Museum will be having two special holiday displays for Santa Days. Ted Anderson has graciously consented to loaning his model trains to the museum. This fabulous 8-foot by 16-foot display features a beautiful Christmas train and a modern monorail circling through farm settings, village settings and even an antique ski slide. What a wonderful blend of nostalgia and contemporary. While the train will certainly grab your attention, the antique toy dis-

Make-It and Take-It Cookie Day ST. CROIX FALLS – The Make-It and Take-It Cookie Day will be held Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. – noon, at the First Presbyterian Church in St. Croix Falls. Too busy to make cookies and treats for Christmas? They’re inviting parents of young children to come for a day of fun and frivolity while preparing treats to take home, at no cost to you.

Bring the kids and they’ll entertain them with storytelling, puppet shows, crafts and other activities while you decorate homemade cookies and prepare no-bake

goodies. You’ll leave with buckets of treats for the family, and hopefully, satisfied and contented children.

This event is free and is their way of spreading the Christmas spirit.

The First Presbyterian Church is located in the pines at 719 Nevada St. in St. Croix Falls. If you have any questions, please call 715-483-3550.

Bring your friends and come join them for some holiday cheer. - submitted

Frederic Food Shelf will be open FREDERIC – The Frederic Area Food Shelf will be open Thursday, Nov. 19, 2 – 6 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 23, 2 – 6 p.m. This is a change of hours. The food shelf will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day. They serve the Frederic School District. - submitted

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VFW receives flflaag flfloown in Baghdad

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — Fireworks lit the sky at the end of the seventh-annual Veterans Day program at VFW United Post 6856 last Wednesday. The event drew a large crowd to honor America’s veterans.

Deputy Joe Vierkandt of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, a veteran of the war in Iraq, was the guest speaker for the evening. His grandfather, a World War II veteran, was his role model, said Vierkandt, adding, “I wanted to follow in his footsteps.”

Vierkandt joined the National Guard after graduating from high school, then was one of 36 handpicked out of 600 to join a scout platoon.

The events of Sept. 11, 2001, he said, spurred him to pursue a tour in Iraq. His time there, said Vierkandt, left him with both good memories and some he would like to forget.

However, Vierkandt told an audience of fellow veterans, their family members and members of the community, he doesn’t feel his experience can be compared with those of a World War I, World War II or Vietnam veteran.

Thanking the vets who went before him, “paving the way,” Vierkandt said, “Today is a reminder of the millions of Americans who have fought for our freedom.”

Lieutenant Cindy Selle, on reserve after finishing her second tour of Iraq as a Navy Seal Sept. 2, gave thanks to God, her family and her friends for their support. Selle is a member of VFW United Post 6856, and she shared a poem titled, “Heroes Die for Me,” by Jamie Burns.

Selle presented VFW United Post 6856 with a flag that was flown in Iraq July 4, 2009, in honor of the post. With the flag is a citation stating that it was flown over Joint Task Force, Baghdad, Iraq, and that it represents “the honor, courage and commitment of the men and women of the Joint Task Force during OperationgIraqi Freedom.”

The certificate is signed by the Seal commanders, and was accepted by Carl Holmgren, current post commander.

Veterans, said master of ceremonies Bill Alleva, are “ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary things.”

Stating that his father was a World War II veteran, and his father-in-law was a Korean War veteran, Alleva said, “it is vital that we, as grateful citizens and as a people, take responsibility for preserving the histories of our patriots and our nation’s struggles to remain free.

“Each of us can help in our unique way to teach, share, celebrate and nurture the legacy of America’s veterans,” he said.

Of “prominent concern,” Alleva said, is “that proper and sufficient care is given to those veterans that bore the burden of preserving everything we cherish as a nation.” Our sense of gratitude, he said, should extend to veterans “when

Former Unity High School Principal Bill Alleva was master of ceremonies at the seventh-annual Veterans Day program at VFW United Post 6856. they are down,” and should “help point the way to a new life when they return home, and carry them when they are weary.”

The many, he said, have benefited from the sacrifices of the few, and it is citizens’ responsibility to care for and tend to the veterans.

“It is a responsibility that we are obligated to fulfill,” he said. “It is one that honor demands of us.

“To do anything less would only serve to dishonor and diminish our standing as the greatest nation on earth.”

Heroes Die for Me

Navy Seal Lt. Cindy Selle presented the VFW post with a flag that had been flown over Baghdad, Iraq, this past Independence Day. Cmdr. Carl Holmgren accepted the case containing the plaque and the certificate from the Navy Seals. – Photos by Mary Stirrat They find their way to the graveyards, And to all of you still living, You are a special kind of person.

To anyone who has ever served this country, And to those serving today Thank you.

As I watch life from atop my flagpole, As I think of all you’ve done, My feelings become too powerful for words And all I can say is thank you.

by Jamie Burns I am the flag I look down upon this land called America.

I have been here since this great nation was formed, I have seen each battle fought I have seen the heroes die for me, for my country.

Thank you all those of you Who have kept me flying in the breeze Keeping this country united as one.

Thank you those of you who have sacrificed your lives, Giving up all that I may still fly, Watching over the citizens of this nation.

Thank you all those of you who have ever fought, I am ever grateful for you.

You risked everything; you faced death each day, Faced fear, faced many terrible things.

And because of you, my thank yous ring out, Filling the sky, echoing from the hills

VFW United Post 6856 ended its Veterans Day program with fireworks.

Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Joe Vierkandt, an Iraq veteran, was the guest speaker for the evening.

Members of Girl Scout Troop 50743 presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance at the VFW United Post 6856 Veterans Day program last week.

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Veterans Day 2009: Unity

Joe Vierkandt, Polk County patrol deputy and firearms instructor, gave the Veterans Day address during the Unity program.

Vierkandt talked about how he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather who served in World War II. At age 18, this Amery graduate joined the Army National Guard and was deployed to Iraq. Vierkandt told how he saw a country trying to rebuild and attempt democracy, how he saw the ultimate sacrifice for country of close friends.

Finally, he thanked the veterans who went before him and told them their efforts will not be forgotten.

Ray Dumire, Balsam Lake, was among local veterans attending the Veterans Day program at Unity. – Photos by Mary Stirrat The Unity Veterans Day program Jason included Cress, high school principal as emcee; Joe Vierkandt, guest speaker; and guests Kayla Skow and Sheriff Tim Moore.

The Ellis Hagler Legion Post 254 posted the colors at Unity’s Veterans Day program.

Veterans Day 2009: Frederic

Frederic American Legion Post No. 229 commander Dean Daniels introduced speakers and songs during the program.

The Frederic American Legion Post No. 229 hosted the Veterans Day program held at the Frederic High School on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

All veterans and their families were invited to attend the Veterans Day program. — Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Pastor Maggie Isaacson was the featured speaker during the program held in Frederic.

Isaacson is the pastor of North Valley Lutheran Church. She spoke of her first time meeting a uniformed solider. She sang part of the song “Ballad of the Green Berets,” and she asked everyone that when they see a soldier to please say thank you.

Veterans Day projects prepared by students were on display.

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Veterans Day 2009: Grantsburg Schools High School

Grantsburg veteran Mike Martin was the featured speaker at the Grantsburg Veterans Day program held at the Grantsburg High School on Nov. 11. Martin spoke on the importance of Veterans Day and asked that veterans be honored and thanked not only on Veterans Day but every day of the year.

Grantsburg Middle School Principal Brad Jones, former second lieutenant in the Army National Guard, stands in a moment of reflection during the Veterans Day program at the Grantsburg High School on Nov. 11.

Members of Grantsburg’s Brask-Fossum-Janke American Legion Post 18 firing squad stand in silence and respect for veterans during the Nov. 11 Veterans Day program at Grantsburg High School.

Members of the Brask-Fossum-Janke American Legion Post 185 firing squad gave a set of volleys in honor of veterans during the Veterans Day program at the Grantsburg High School on Nov. 11.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Nelson Primary School

Middle School Veterans Lyman Lang, Jim Halvorson and Roger Hess signed autographs for Grantsburg Middle School students after making presentations in their classrooms during a Veterans Day visit to the school on Nov. 11.

GRANTSBURG – Veterans Day observance at Nelson Primary School was marked with patriotic songs and visits from Gayle Janson representing the American Legion Auxiliary, “Uncle Sam” and Brad Jones, veteran and kindergarten parent. — Priscilla Bauer RIGHT - Uncle Sam and Gayle Janson pose with Miriam Newby’s kindergarten class.

LEFT - Army Airborne veteran Mike Martin and former Marine Mike Henderson, were two of the veterans who spoke to Grantsburg Middle School students in their classrooms on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

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Veterans Day 2009: Webster

Breeanna Watral read Siiri Larsen’s Trevor Fontaine read Jesse essay on Veterans Day. – Photos subJanssen’s essay on Veteran’s Day. mitted American Legion Otis Taylor Post 96 was honored during the high school Veterans Day program.

Pam Peterson and Mary Conroy read the poem “The Ragged Old Flag” by Johnny Cash. Jordan Mitchell and Trent Gustafson, Cub Scouts, held the flag.

The auxillary led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Veterans Day 2009: St. Croix Falls Members of the St. Croix Falls American Legion Post 143 posted and retired the colors during the Veterans Day program.

The guest speaker for the St. Croix Sadie Woller, seventh-grade St. Falls Veterans Day program on Wednesday, Nov. 11, was Ray Chap- Croix Falls student, read her essay linski. Chaplinski is a veteran of reflecting on Veterans Day during World War II and the Korean War. – the program.

Photos by Tammi Milberg LEFT: The St. Croix Falls High School Band played “An American Salute,” by Michael Sweeney.

RIGHT: St. Croix Falls Singing Saints performed a music selection called “Homeland,”

by Randal Stroope.

Photos by Tammi Milberg

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Mike Lynch's Lighting Festival Star Watch Party is Sunday, Nov. 29 TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. - With the theme Sharing Simple Pleasures Under the Stars, the concluding event of Taylors Falls Lighting Festival will be a starwatch party on Sunday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m., at the Taylors Falls Elementary School, 648 West St. The Lighting Festival has made this a free event with the hope that families will come and enjoy. A flashlight and lawn chair will be helpful for the outside viewing. You are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item for the local food shelves.

Lynch invites everyone to “come out and make the stars your old friends!

Catch the wonderful and amazing family-friendly celestial show in the skies over Taylors Falls – St. Croix Falls.”

The evening will start inside the school cafeteria for a brief orientation and then if the weather permits, outside on the north school playground to get to know the constellations like The Big Bear, Cassiopeia, the Queen, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse and many of the great stories about how they made it up in the heavens. Attendees will use

Mike Lynch, WCCO Radio meteorologist, is shown here with kids and “Big Daddy” telescope. Come to the free stargazing party, Sunday, Nov. 29, for your own simple pleasure under the stars. - Special photo

Lynch’s large reflecting telescopes, including a giant 20” reflector, one of the biggest mobile telescopes in the upper Midwest, for close-up views of the planet Jupiter, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and other wonders in the skies.

He’ll also bring a brand-new state-of-theart camera-telescope system for detailed views of the more distant universe.

You’ll get a great handout package with user-friendly star maps and constellation charts, Web sites, a telescope-buying guide and more.

Lynch, meteorologist at WCCO Radio, has been teaching astronomy classes for over 38 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and many other newspapers across the U.S. He is the author of the books, “Mike Lynch’s Minnesota Star Watch” and “Wisconsin Starwatch,” which will be available for purchase at a discount. Your universe is waiting!

Festival schedule handouts with a map showing event locations are available at TF stores, at www.fallschamber.org or find it on Facebook. - submitted

Ladies Auxiliary donates to schools The Burnett County VFW Ladies Auxiliary donated school supplies to local elementary schools. Shown are auxiliary members Barb McAulley, Judee Rother, Arlene Main, Jean Bickford and Diane Lindahl and Webster elementary student Dominick Breeden.

The Burnett County VFW Ladies Auxiliary members are shown here with Mrs. Bakkums’ fifth-grade class after receiving the school supplies donated by the auxiliary. – Photos submitted

The Grantsburg school social worker Theresa Sichau is shown receiving the donated school supplies from some of the Burnett County Ladies Auxiliary members.

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Two historic houses open for the Lighting Festival in Taylors Falls TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – Taylors Falls Lighting Festival theme, Simple Pleasures Under the Stars, will be incorporated in the holiday decorating at the 1855 Folsom House Museum and the 1859 Dr. William Young house.

Professional decorators and civic organizations have each chosen a room of the Folsom House to trim in Victorian style, in keeping with the period of the house.

Because the theme is different each year, the trimmings are never the same. During this holiday time, there are no formal tours. It’s like coming to a party as you walk through at your own pace seeing how eight rooms of the house have been enhanced. This house is open Nov. 27, 1 - 9 p.m., Nov. 28, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Nov. 29, 1-7 p.m. The following weekend, Dec. 4, 5 and 6, the hours

are 1 – 5 p.m. The admission fee is $3 for adults, $1 for children 6 – 12. It is a fundraiser for the Taylors Falls Historical Society.

Prearranged group tours of the Folsom House by appointment are welcome Nov. 27 through Dec. 6, by calling 651-465-3125. On Dec. 5, A Taste of Good Samaritan at the Folsom House will happen between 1 and 5 p.m. The charge for this event is $10 for the taste and tour, $3 for the tour only.

The private home open for Christmas tours this year is celebrating its 150th birthday. The 1859 Greek Revival house with “gingerbread” trimming at the roofline has been owned by just three families; the Holmans, Hobbs and the Youngs. Dr. Bill and Barbara Young graciously invite you to enjoy the nine decorated

rooms, see the model train in their stairwell, view the paintings and have a freshly baked cookie. The Young house will be open only two days during the Lighting Festival: Friday, Nov. 27, 1 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children 6 – 12 years. It is a fundraiser to cover Lighting Festival expenses.

Each house will accept nonperishable food items for the local food shelves. Complimentary festival schedules with map indicating the location of each event of the three festival days are available from Taylors Falls stores, at www.fallschamber.org and can be found on Facebook. - submitted

Family practice physician Amy Ludwikowski joins SCRMC medical staff ST. CROIX FALLS – Dr. Amy Ludwikowski is SCRMC’s newest medical staff member. She completed her rural medical education program in Illinois in 1999 and her family medicine residency program in 2002 at the University of Wisconsin. She will begin seeing patients at the St. Croix Falls clinic on Dec. 1.

Ludwikowski was drawn to family medicine for a number of reasons. “I like the variety of people I can care for and being able to address the problems they face,” she explained. “Family medicine truly takes into consideration all aspects of a person’s well-being, and it can remind us that we are more than just a collection of organs. While family medicine can be difficult at

times, I also very much appreciate the challenges it presents.”

Ludwikowski noted that she’s always “loved” obstetrics, and made a point of noting that the high level of OB care at SCRMC was one of the primary reasons she chose to join its medical staff. “I quickly recognized that this medical center has a strong group of family physicians who not only enjoy delivering babies,” she noted, “but also perform C-sections, have low C-section rates, and safely provide vaginal births after C-sections.” She also pointed out that there are an ever-shrinking number of hospitals that offer this service. “For it to be available in a community of 2,400 is amazing,” she said.

“The medical center has a history of being quite progressive, and this seemed evident in the physicians I have met.”

Areas of special interest for Ludwikowski, who is also proficient in Spanish, include women’s health, obstetrics, mental health, opioid dependence treatment, and adult/pediatric sexual assault treatment and counseling.

She is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford, Ill., completed that university’s rural medical education program, and concluded her family medicine residency program at the University of Wisconsin. - submitted

Renovation begins on ARMC's fifittness center pool Interim changes to be expected AMERY - Amery Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that the board of directors has approved the renovation of the fitness center pool. In order to be in compliance with the Virginia Graham-Baker Act and Wisconsin state code, renovations to the pool are required. These changes will allow the pool to be used by both rehab patients and fitness center members for exercise.

Michael Karuschak Jr., CEO, stated, “The input and feedback we received from our patients and fitness center members was valuable in helping make the decision to move forward. We asked the community for their opinions and their response was overwhelmingly positive in support of keeping the pool.”

The renovations will disrupt some services at the fitness center during the estimated 8- to 12-week construction process. “We understand the construction process will inconvenience many of our customers, so

Jeff Nasman, director of ARMC Rehabilitation Services, beside the fitness center pool which is scheduled for renovation starting the week of Nov. 16. - Special photo their support and patience during this time is very much appreciated,” added Karuschak.

Starting the week of Nov. 16, there will be no access to the locker rooms for the duration of the project. The fitness center will remain open during normal business hours and after hours to those who have purchased a fob. The normal classes, as well as the gym equipment, will still be available during the renovation.

The medical center will incur a significant cost - both in terms of financing the project (projected at $227,000) and interruption of business at the fitness center during the renovations. “We feel the long-term benefits of providing a pool for our community outweigh the costs associated with this project, as do many of our patients and members,” stated Jeff Nasman, director of Rehabilitation Services.

The fitness center, a division of Amery Regional Medical Center, is located at 220 North Keller Ave. in Amery. For more information, call 715-268-1001 or visit www.amerymedicalcenter.org. - from ARMC

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BREAKFAST Bagel and cream cheese.

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Unity Middle School Honor Roll Honor roll Fifth grade

Courtney Allison, George Bibeau, Evan Countryman, Nathan Cousins, Austin Donahue, Samantha Ferguson, Jessica Grams, Katy Hamilton, Logan Jensen, RaeAnna Johnston, Anna Larsen, Langdon O’Geay, Orrianna Paulzine-Heffron, Riley Peltz-Whipple, Zachary Rau, Kathryn Sarber, Patric Tillery, Courtney Valleskey and Sydney Volgren.

Sixth grade

Roen Aronson, Logan Bader, Leann Claude, Heather Eames, Gabrielle Foeller, Cole Garvey, Nathan Heimstead, Ryhley Mattison, Karlie Moening, Emma Moore, Brett Nelson, Erik Peterson, Matthew Peterson, Breanna Prouty, Whitney Rock, Raelin Sorensen, Wyatt Stenberg, Freyja Van Der Paardt, Matthew Volgren and Elijah Vos Benkowski.

Seventh grade

Mikayla Allison, Tevin Anderson, William Anderson, Briana Colbert, Joshua Grams, Ashlee Hoffman, Tatum Kline, Jordan Lowe, Eryn Mares, Olivia Nelson, Nicole Paulzine, Hope Peterson, Dylan Ruck, Josh Stage and Ben Traynor.

Eighth grade

Therese Anderson, Kayla Bramsen, Morgan Camper, Riley Carnes, Olivia Coen, Courtney Galle, Rebecca Garvey, Emily Gross, Caleb Hacker, Cash Hickethier, Carly Ince, Zachary Johnson, Alex Juleen, Neil Kline, Mitchell Krueger, Lillian Lenk, Ella Luepke, Danielle Mares, Sophie Peterson, Oliver Raboin, Madeline Ramich, Jade Rau, Valerie Schultz, Sierra Thomfohrda, Desiree Walton and Dakota Ward.

Honorable mention Fifth grade

Seventh grade

Alyssa Aronson, Dakota Baxter, Kiera Bever, Alex Binfet, Ashley Bloom, Kendra Bramsen, Dakota Bratland, Mitchell Camper, Timothy Cash, Andrew Hoehne, James Janusch, Kathrine Mattocks, Amanda Mattson, Joshua Moe-Bergeron, Dylan Nyholm, Anna Schultz, Dylan Stenberg, Tehya Studie.

Tanner Amrhien, Sabrina Bratland, James Butala, Breana Collins, Shallena Davison, Hunter Fjorden, Brandon Jensen, Beth Johnson, Destinie Kobs, Kali Langer, Brian Locke, Paige Lundsmann, Charles Moore, Leslie Peterson, Desiree Rohlf, Evan Schlechter, Spencer Schultz, Bailey Soper, James Toland, Danielle Tonnar and James Vander Wyst.

Sixth grade

Danielle Ahlm, Velincya Andrade, Joshua Dahlberg, Jarett Davison, Joel Dix, Stephanie Draves, Joshua Gorne, Allison Gross, Olivia Jensen, Derek Johnson, Brandon Koethe, Alexandra Kreft, Shelby Krueger-Murphy, Walter Lenk, Markus Linski, Shanna Lowe, Morocca Mishler, Mitchell Morse, Kyle Paulson, Erika Priebe, Marcus Qualle, Markell Ramich, Santiago Sanchez, Alex Schlechter, Phillip Sorensen and Kyler Turner.

Eighth grade

Alex Burton, Nicole Bystrom, Morgan Camper, Cassandra Hanson, Madisen Hewitt, Carly Holin, Damian Johnson, Raegan Johnson, Reese Johnston, Matthew Kahl, Angela Larson, Star Maxwell, Jamie Moe, Kennedy Olson, Tucker Olson, Josephine Owen, Kelly Radke, Juan Sanchez, Coleman Thill and Hunter Ward.

Unity High School Honor Roll Honor roll Freshmen

Alisha Aronson, Justin Aronson, Sarah Bader, Emily Bethke, Elaine Butala, Kourtney Collins, Anna Ebensperger, Taylor Heathman, Kasey Heimstead, Morgan Hoehne, Janet Hunter, Kayla Johnson, Kelsy Johnson, Shauna Jorgenson, Mercedes Kobs, Aaron Koshatka, Brittany Kruse, Anna Luepke, Evan Lunda, Dawn Michaelson, Justin Mooney, Shay Nelson, Hailey Olson, Marissa Paulzine, Morgan Peterson, Jacob Ruck, Sarah Sarber, Kyle Sorensen, Ethan St. Amand, Zakary Turner, Megan Volgren, Benjamin Zahler and Kaina Zygowicz.

Sophomore

Jade Baerg, Benjamin Bengtson, Brittney Bublitz, Kevin Bystrom, Jenna Christensen, Paige Gurtner, Ashley Johnson, Etta Johnston, Alec Larson, Connor MacKinnon, Kait-

lyn MacKinnon, Kristy Mikl, Amanda Minke, Emily Petzel, Michelle Rindal, Brittany Thomfohrda, Elizabeth Thuerkoff, Brady Turner, Jennifer Vlasnik and Amanda Vondrasek.

Juniors

Hayla Bader, Elizabeth Bethke, Beau Davison, Nathan Dorrance, Katherine Ebensperger, Brady Flaherty, Alicia GlennaRindal, Marisa Hacker, Dylan Hendricks, Rush Hickethier, April Johnson, Kayla Johnson, Josephine Kalenda, Jessica Kutina, Erin Mabry, Sofia Malutta, Dale Michaelson, Brandon Mooney, Julia Moore, Mickey Muller, Lucas Nelson, Alisha Nutter, Bryana Petersin, Jessica Raboin, Haley St. Amand, Emily Stelling, Lindsey Voss and Naomi Williamson.

Seniors

Madeline Anderson, Amanda Bestland, Amanda Brunotte, Tyler Bublitz, Alexandra

Davison, Brooke Gillespie, Joseph Grovum, Steven Gustafson, Cadi Harper, Logan Hilleshiem, Luke Hilleshiem, Derek Jorgenson, Laura Krueger, David Lindquist, Dustin McKinney, Jacob Monahan, Jared Mork, Kristen Norlund, Brittany Petznick, Kelsey Radke, Fabian Schuller, Monique Slate, Grace Thuerkoff and Ty Traynor.

Honorable mention Freshman

Billie Bracht, Mitchell Egge, Katie Jensen, Megan Jones, Michael Jones, Anthony Kreft, Elizabeth Krizak, Jonathan Larsen, Andrew Lieske-Daniels, Elijah Marek and Brandon McKenzie.

Sophomore

Reide Bibeau, Nathan Despiegelaere, Xavier Foeller, Mollie Hanson, Kyle Kletschka, Steven Krueger, Autumn Peter-

son, Matthew Schultz and Jonathan Struck.

Juniors

Douglas Bengtson, Jacob Bengtson, Reid Binfet, Tyler Brooks, Derek Campbell, Samuel Foight, Nicholas Hoag, Kaitlyn Johnson, Alexis Jones, Amber Koethe, Brandi Larson, Denise McKenzie, Justin McKenzie, Hannah McMeekin, Kari Owens, Nicole Slate, Brandon Stencil, Jason Vlasnik, Erin Williams and Kathryn Zahler.

Seniors

Joy Albrecht, Alec Carlson, Zacharia Cherry, Joshua Eaton, Timothy Hallin, Clinton Holin, Samantha Ince, Jessica Larson, Tayler Matteson, Kellie Montpetit, Kaylynn Olson, Jared Peper, Matthew Picton, Rodrigo Quiroga, Jacob Thomfohrda, Andrew Walker, Jihang Wang and Kalvin Zygowicz.

Siren High School Honor Roll A honor roll Seventh grade

Haylee Doriott, Zoe Emery, Shyanne Ford, Bryce Highstrom, Emily Howe, Breylin Johnson, Harriet Koball, Denna Kurtz-Moody, Mercedes Moody and Sophie Vasatka.

Eighth grade

Mackenzie Brown, Austin Bruss, John D’Jock, Courtney Fischer, Carly Good, Amber Moore, Lucas Stiemann, Jessica Strabel and Whitney Yambrick.

Freshmen

Raven Emery, Mackenzie Erickson, Matthew Larson, Joshua Lemieux, Cassandra Mercer, Jacob Swenson and Hunter Wikstrom.

Sophomores

Luke Bollant, Rachel Gloodt, Christina

Luna, Jessica Lysdahl and Isaac Wegner.

Juniors

Tadd Oachs, Elizabeth Otto and Stephanie Taylor.

Seniors

Jamie Fischbach, Nicholas Hanson, Zachary Howard, Sarah Howe and Mackenzie Swenson.

B honor roll Seventh grade

Casey-Jean Brown, Jeffrey Carroll, Brandon Cobb, John Dalsveen, Reid Halverson, Hannah Horwath, Travis Krenzke, Nathan Martin, Raymond Merrill Jr., Kristy Nyman, Kody Pettis, Alexis Piepho, Whitney Plaster, Jacob Reh, Sydni Schultz and Stefani Wambolt.

Eighth grade

Vincent Barr, Corey Baurer, Laura Carlson, Jared Emery, Sydney Erickson, Ethan Java, Michelle Potempa, Mackenzie Smith, Jade Taylor and Vladimir Zirngibl.

Freshmen

Elizabeth Brown, Michael Conrow, Brittany Coulter, Shay Johnson, James Keller, Kyaisha Kettula, Alexander Utz, Rueben Mixsooke Jr., Kelli Pluff, Samuel Vasatka and Mathew Wampfler.

Sophomores

John Aguilera, Heather Bearheart, Andrew Brown, Amber Hall, Leo Hanson, Elijah Hinze, Kaylene Johnson, Katie Kelly-Schaefer, Tricia Kopecky, Qi Xin Annie Li, Ian Fox Martin, Abigail Mitchell, Adam Neurer, Evan Oachs, Leanne Pigman, Taylor Renberg, Jocelyn Rudd, Murdock Smith and Alan Strabel.

Juniors

Ashley Bjornstad, Carley Emery, Brittani Hopkins, Danielle Keller, Nathaniel Larson, Catrina Luna, Bradley Maslow, Jessica Morris, Kelsi Pluff, Coty Reh, Kristen Sexton, Jacob Stiemann, Joshua Tills, David Tomberlin, Michael Wampfler and Jeremy Wikstrom.

Seniors

Tatyana Abasheva, Jeffrey Alden, Meghan Baasch, Breanna Barr, Cora Bauer, Jessica Bauer, Alexandrea Bertch, Gabriella Mendez Botta, Ashley Eggleston, Jason Friel, Ilya Goubev, Christian Hall, Brittany Horwath, Jenna Jarrell, Alaina Java, Kendra Jones, Eric Keith, Staci Kopecky, Natasha Kosloski, Dillon Lysdahl, Vada Moody, Tyrone Moose, Clifford Old Chief, Deanna Phernetton, Samantha Will and Traci Williamson.

Frederic High School Honor Roll Abeni Lundeen Brooks, Zane Matz, David Lindberg, Peter Chenal, Mya Rivera, Mark Olson, Zachary Williamson, Benjamin Richter, Olivia Schauls, Brooke Claeys, Tristan Sheldon, Kendra Mosay, Gregory Peterson, Isabelle Burton, Anna Hochstetler, Kimber Utgard, Makayla Arthurs, Bradley Erickson, Jami Siebenthal, Lara Harlander and Hanna Daeffler.

Eighth grade

Abigail Pickard, Claire Coddington, Lexi Domagala, Benjamin Kurkowski, Rachel Thomas, Rachael Poirier, Elise Coddington, Tylyn O’Brien, Alyssa Backlin, Zachary Kuechenmeister, Destiney Wetzel-Peterson, Jack Tricker-King, Carly Gustafson, Abigail Brightbill, Sawyer Tietz, Haley Coulter, Jazalyn Anthony and Brandi Bahr.

Freshmen

Charles Lindberg, McKenna Rognrud, Emily Wells, Vince Nelson, Natalie Phernetton, McKenna Cook, Ian Lexen, Paige Burton, Matthew Elrod, Lisa Moylan, Kendra Mossey, Larissa Houtari, Adam Chenal, Daniel Larson, Kayla Golden, Kendra Sheldon, Julia Owens, Gino Lonetti and Kourtni Douglas.

Sophomores

April Halverson, Seneca Lundeen Brooks, Erik Stoner, Christopher Hopp, Lauren Domagala, Megan Amundson, Corissa Schmidt, Leah Engebretson, Kali Otte, Alexandra Lundblade, Nicholas Rognrud, Nicole Coulter, Sara Underwood, Michelle Jensen, Andrea Aurelia, Jordyn Siebenthal, Allison martin, Autumn Schmidt, Maria Miller, Ray Kurkowski, Alexander Miller, Danielle Swanson, Breanna Jensen, Bradley Knauber, Brittani Hughes, Michael Tesch, Christopher Maslowski, Dayton Rivera, Waylon Buck, Kristina Marcyan, Brandy Gravelle, Bryce Williamson and Jamie Taft.

Juniors

Isabel Lexen, Sarah Knauber, Samantha Nelson, Josiah Lund, Daniel Halverson, Allison Anderson, Tanesha Carlson, Calla Karl, Waranyoo Saengthaweep, Anthony Peterson, Ashley Bergeron, Jade Johnson, Sage Karl, Joseph Draxler, Krysta Laqua, Vanessa Neumann, Kayla Nelson, Alixandra Peterson, Jesse Chouinard, Jon Sederlund, Ben Ackerley, John Chelmo, Mary-Frances Knuf, Zachary Tietz, Tara Anderson, Amanda Blok, Jimmy Richter, Kyle Hedlund, Jesse Sanchez, Trae Gehl, Ryan Phernetton, Allison Gustafson and Karry Simpson.

Seniors

Kendra Wells, Joel Anderson, William Primm, Haley Kurkowski, Amanda Runnels, Adam Hardenbergh, Amber Boyle-Carlson, Cody Hallanger, Alexsandra Lonetti, Terri McKinney, Ethan Cook, Michael Elrod, Joshua Sventek, Bradley Thomas, Nicole Root, Justin Pyke, Christine Chenal, Dana LaBoda, Marissa Nelson, Gregory Puetz, Joel

Knauber, Mariah Gravelle, Cathryn McConnell, Camilla Collovati, Zachary Petersen, Bailey Roberts, Danielle Peterson, Thomas Gravelle, Abby Lindahl, Thomas Thompson, Sadie Kettula, Claire Erickson, Chad Chenal and Ian Anderson.

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Woodland Wesleyan: A charming country church with a big heart

by Nancy Jappe DAIRYLAND – Pastor Andrea Wittwer, better known as Pastor Andi, is eager to contact people in the corridor from Webster to Moose Junction to Webb Lake to tell them about the church she now pastors. Information on Woodland Wesleyan Church can be found on the Internet through the Web site at www.woodlandwesleyan.org. Wittwer calls it “a charming country church with a big heart.”

The church, built in 1953, is located at 33921 Hwy. 35. For information via email, contact Wittwer at woodlandwesleyan@live.com.

According to their Web site, Woodland Wesleyan Church is an evangelical, protestant Bible-based congregation.

Their ministries emphasize practical Bible teaching, uplifting worship and special programs that seek to meet a variety of life’s needs. The goal is to help others gain insight and provide Bible education to help them establish a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

The Sunday schedule includes Bible study at 10 a.m. followed by a worship service beginning at 11 a.m. Pastor’s family Bible study is held Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Prayer and praise time is on Saturdays starting at 7 p.m.

“I will be preparing a free breakfast once a month at the church for the general public starting in December,” Wit-

The church, built in 1953, is located at 33921 Hwy. 35. For information via email, contact Wittwer at woodlandwesleyan@live.com. – Photo taken off the Web site twer said in a recent e-mail communication. A trial run for that free breakfast will be done Sunday, Nov. 22, with serving, according to the Web site, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wittwer has promised to be

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Plans for 2010 are already under way.

The film “Fireproof” will be shown in January. There will be a Valentine Sweethearts Dinner at the Dairyland Community Center in February, and a repeat showing of “Fireproof” in March.

“We are starting a fundraising program to help with missions, food shelf and community awareness issues. I am so excited,” Wittwer commented.

Wittwer is trained in Christian counseling and premarital counseling. She is willing to assist folks who are in dark times when death has impacted their lives. “The Wesleyans believe that everyone is entitled to have these occasions handled with deep respect and kindness,” she said, adding, “I think that the delightful wooded surroundings of the church makes it a lovely place for a wedding any time of the year.”

“Our Web site is constantly changing and updating. I invite you to stop in,” Wittwer said, hoping that folks will not only visit the Web site but that those who may not already have a connection with a Christian church will stop in person to see what this church can offer them.

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CHURCH NEWS Let's start listening

An article in Guideposts magazine states that Nov. 27 is designated as National Day of Listening.

The article talks about the importance of listening to our elders who have a wealth of stories to share, stories we must pass down to future generations so they will not be forgotten.

I remember how my mom, in her later years, repeated stories about her parents and her childhood experiences. At the time I grew tired of hearing her stories and I tuned her Perspectives out every chance I could get. But eventually I understood the value of her repeated renditions. If she’d told the stories only once, I doubt I would have remembered them.

Now I find myself repeating my own stories to my children and grandchildren. They too may tire of the retelling, but if I have my way, they’ll listen well so they’ll remember them.

Just as a child is reminded over and over to remember—and obey—certain rules, we should remember and obey God’s rules. In fact, he told the Israelites to “teach (his laws) diligently to your children…talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.

You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and … you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” (Deuteronomy 6:6-9) The writer of Proverbs 3:3 also tells us to remember God’s law and his attributes of mercy and truth.

“Write them on the tablet of your heart,” he says.

Remembering someone’s words requires keen listening. In today’s busy world we must contend with the noise of traffic, television and trivial talk. Or we catch ourselves tuning out and interrupting someone else’s important words. Or we allow our own self-centered or jumbled thoughts to get in the way.

Listening takes practice. It requires concentration and freedom from distractions. I’m as guilty as anyone of filling my space with unnecessary noise. Listening to God, whether by meditating on his Word or simply being still before him, requires time and aloneness, commodities often lacking in our lives.

If you aren’t used to listening to God, or find it hard to do so, why not start on Nov. 27 as the beginning of a daily, rewarding habit? God blesses those who seek him.

Lord, help us remove distractions and discordant noise from our lives so we can hear your voice more clearly. Keep our minds clear of the trivial words of others and our own thoughts. In Jesus’ name, amen.

(Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com).

Sally Bair Eternal

Whose Church is it?

church, would it not be proper to say it is “Christ’s church?” Who would suggest othThe Bible tells us that Jesus clearly promerwise? By the same token it is proper to ised, “Upon this rock I will build my church” speak of those congregations that are made (Matt 16:18b). I am interested right here in up of the saved as “the churches of Christ” three simple, but important words.

(Rom. 16:16). Where, then, is the authority The “I” suggests the builder. In Matthew [either by example, inference, or command] 28:18 Jesus declared, “All authority has been for any designation like we see on church given to Me in heaven and on earth. Any relibuildings across this land and throughout gious institution designed, organized and the world? built by someone other than Jesus is false Dear reader, will you take just a moment, and exists without divine authority. pick up your Bible, and search its pages? Is The word “CHURCH” translates the there just ONE reference in the Holy Book Greek word ’eklesia,’ and means the “called that contains the name of that religious orout.” Those who make up the church are the ganization to which you have entrusted saved and redeemed, added to the church Preacher’s your eternal soul? Why not pick up your upon obedience (Acts 2:41 Then those who Yellow Pages, turn to the section on gladly received his word were baptized; and that “churches,” and put a scripture by every day about three thousand souls were added to name that you can find in the New Testathem. Acts 2:47 …And the Lord added to the church daily ment. You may find yourself asking the same questhose who were being saved.) The church is also referred tion I have asked: “Whose church is it, anyway?” to as the body of Christ (Colossians 1:18,24). Only If readers have questions you would like answered those who are IN CHRIST are part of that body, the in this weekly column or simply wish to know more church. (Romans 12:5 so we, being many, are one body in about the Church of Christ, we would like to invite Christ, and individually members of one another. Romans you to call 715-866-7157, visit our Web site 6:3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized (www.burnettcountycofc.com) or stop by the church into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?) building at 7425 W. Birch St., in Webster. Sunday Bible The most impressive word among the three is the class begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30 word “MY.” The church belongs to Jesus. He a.m. We also meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Ofplanned it, purchased it with His blood (Acts 20:28), fice hours are Tuesdays through Fridays 9 a.m. - noon. and will save it in that final day (…He is the Savior of the Body. Ephesians 5:23). If it is the case that it is HIS

Garret Derouin

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News from the Pews at Pilgrim Lutheran Church

FREDERIC – Worship this past Sunday, the 24th Sunday after Pentecost, was a contemporary jazz worship service.

The rafters were a-movin’ and a-shakin’ with special trumpet music by Bob Hallquist who resides in Roseville, Minn.

His opening song was the ever-popular “Just A Closer Walk With Thee,” followed by many dearly beloved hymns throughout worship.

On Saturday morning the women of the church sponsored an ethnic holiday baking demonstration for all women of the church to come and learn, The women of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Frederic, sponsored an ethnic bakhands on, how to make ing demonstration on Saturday, Nov. 14. The instructors were (L to R): Kathryn those traditional but speJones, Carol Thompson, Jan Berg, Helga Taube, Eileen Wikstrom and Karen MILLTOWN – Milltown Lutheran Church will be hav- cial Christmas goodies. Swanberg. – Photo submitted ing a Thanksgiving service on Wednesday evening, Nov. Kathryn Jones and Carol Thompson were in charge of making those delicate helped people make the Russian/Mexican/German 25, at 7 p.m. - submitted rosettes, and instructed guests on how to make them. teacakes. Eileen Wikstrom was in charge of gumdrop Jan Berg, the resident lefse maker, complete with her cookies, which was an old family recipe that she made very own lefse chef’s hat, taught everyone how to role when her children were growing up. Karen Swanberg out the thin, thin, lefse as well as baking them on the was in charge of making krumkake using her mother’s lefse griddle complete with the long-handled wooden original recipe. All the participants ate a lot of goodies lefse turner. Helga Taube, in her special German apron, and washed them down with the traditional egg coffee or hot apple cider. Egg coffee has long been a tradition of Lutheran church gatherings of Scandinavian-Americans in the Midwest. Egg coffee is light, clear brew with absolutely no bitterness or acidity. A good time was had by all, young and old alike! It was agreed to have this event again next year.

On Sunday afternoon, Nov. 22, the youth group will go bowling at McKenzie Lanes in Centuria. They will bowl several games and have pizza afterward and all students are encouraged to bring a friend to this fun event.

The congregation is putting together bags of food for a Thanksgiving meal complete with all the trimmings that will be given to the local food shelf. Also, members are signing up to ring the bells for the Salvation Army at the Frederic Grocery Store on Wednesday, Nov. 25, throughout the day. On Sunday mornings, throughout the month of November, change will be collected as a “Noisy Offering” that will go to Operation Christmas which is hosted by the Polk County Human Services Department.

Pilgrim invites everyone to join them for Sunday morning worship services at 10 a.m. Sunday school Pastor Victor St. George (center) welcomed new members to the Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg starts at 9 a.m. and all children from pre-K through on Sunday, Nov. 15. “We are excited to welcome our new members. We are very glad you are here,” said sixth grade are welcome to come. For more informaSt. George as he introduced the new members to the congregation at a special breakfast held in their tion about the church or any of the up-and-coming honor. New members, back row (L to R): Joel Prazak, Dalton Johnson, Karen St. George and Michelle events, call the church office at 715-327-8012 or go to and Scott Erickson. Front row: Bonnie Prazak, Heidi Johnson, Jean Rozeske and Nicki Peterson. New their Web site www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org. - submembers not pictured: Becki, Alexis and Abigail Kammeyer. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer mitted

Thanksgiving service

Faith Lutheran welcomed new members

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OBITUARIES Ruby Irene (Halverson) Johnson Ruby Irene (Halverson) Johnson, 90, Frederic, formerly of Grantsburg, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.

She was born Nov. 16, 1918, to Casper and Tensie (Segelstrom) Halverson in Grantsburg. She was baptized March 23, 1919, in the Lutheran faith at the Wood River Congregational Church.

She attended school at Branstad Midway and Lincoln, graduating in 1933 from eighth grade. Her mother passed away on Dec. 23, 1932, so she had to be home to help her father raise the siblings. At the age of 16, she went to the Twin Cities to seek a job doing housework.

On Oct. 8, 1938, she married Robert L. Johnson – to this union two children were born, Carla and Robert W. They were married 11 years, when he passed away leaving her to raise the two children.

She loved music and baking goodies. She was a helpful and caring person. She had many jobs in her lifetime. During WW II she worked at the Arsenal in New Brighton, Minn.

After that she worked as housekeeper and nanny for the two most prominent families in the Twin Cities (at that time) in the early 1960s, namely Louis Paper of Paper Calmenson of St. Paul and John Cowels of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Later, she took work helping elderly folks in their homes five years before retiring.

In 1982, she moved to the Golden Oaks Apartments.

In the early 1980s, she did some traveling, including a trip to Alaska, several countries in Europe, plus some of the United States. She lived at the Golden Oaks Apartments for 27 years.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son; brother; sister; granddaughter and nephew.

She is survived by her daughter, Carla Chell; sister, Bernice (Edward) Melquist; sister-in-law, Dorothy Schutte; daughter-in-law, Eileen Johnson; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic on Friday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. Time for visiting with the family will begin at 9 a.m. The Rev. Andy McDaniel will be officiating. Music will be provided by organist Linda Pederson and soloists Alma Karels and Louise Klawitter. Honorary pallbearers are grandchildren Dennis Chell, Carol Davis, Cathy Jones, Rob Johnson, Cheryl Miller and Carmen Green. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg.

The Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic was entrusted with arrangements.

Kaleen E. Grewell

Michael John Krentz Koelsch

Kaleen E. Grewell, 66, Grand Junction, Colo., formerly of Frederic, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at the Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, Colo., with her family at her side.

Kay was born in Pasadena, Calif., to Betty and Dillie (Dick) Hoover on April 3, 1943. The family moved to Frederic in 1955, and she graduated from Frederic High School in 1961. Following graduation, she moved to Minneapolis, Minn., where she studied at the University of Minnesota. She married Clive James (Zeb) Grewell in Frederic on Sept. 26, 1970. They moved to Okoboji, Iowa, where they had their children, Greg and Jodi. They eventually moved to Grand Junction, Colo., in 1985.

Her most recent employment was in advertising at Bresnan Communications. She retired and enjoyed many trips with her husband, which was one of her greatest joys. She loved to entertain with fancy dinners and was a member of the Elks Lodge 575 where she volunteered at Bingo every Friday. She loved animals, especially horses, dogs and cats, and was an avid reader. Kay loved life, a glass was never half empty – it was always half full. She fought a brave battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Clive, of Grand Junction, Colo.; her children, Gregory Grewell of Steamboat Springs, Colo. and Jodi Grewell of Denver, Colo.; a grandson, Michael James; three sisters, Lauretta Hoover of Menomonie, Shirley (Bill) Olinger of Luck and Kristi (Al) Beshire of Stevens Point; sister-inlaw, Alice (Jim) Stewart of Grand Junction.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, followed by a celebration of her life at the Elks Club.

Michael John Krentz Koelsch, Joliet, Ill., formerly of Frederic, died Oct. 24, 2009, at his home. He was 41 years old.

Michael, the only child of Sharron Koelsch (Larrabee) and George Krentz, was born on April 18, 1968. He spent his earlier years living in Frederic. He attended the Archbishop Brady High School, where he graduated in 1986, and went on to study at Intermont Equestrian College in Bristol, Va. He followed up his year in Virginia with a six-month period studying horse jumping under Olympic gold-medalist Joan Curtin. In exchange for his room, board and riding lessons, Michael maintained Curtin’s stables and groomed her horses.

After that, he worked as a riding instructor at Iowa Stables in Iowa City, where he also participated in competitive show jumping.

After spending many years in equestrian study, Michael shifted his career focus, moving to St. Paul, Minn., to study cosmetology at the Horst Institute. He interned at Horst for two years before moving out to San Francisco to work at Bella Capelli’s. From there, he moved to the Gold Coast in Chicago, where he worked as a master cosmetologist at Buzz Salon for six years.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, George.

He is survived by his mother, Sharron; aunts, uncles, cousins, many other close friends; and his two shar-pei dogs, Gracie and ATN. A memorial service was held at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Siren on Saturday, Nov. 14, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. The interment was at the Lakeview Cemetery in Hertel.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Siren, was entrusted with arrangements.

Allen W. Johnson Allen W. Johnson, 89, Osceola, died peacefully on Nov. 13, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Society Home in St. Croix Falls.

Allen was born on Jan. 4, 1920, to Julia and William Johnson Sr., in Dresser Junction.

Allen was an honorably discharged member of the U.S. Army with service in the African and Italian campaigns. Allen married Elaine on Feb. 10, 1946. Two sons, Brad and Bruce, were born to that union.

Allen was a 40-year employee of H. G. Stocker and Son, Plumbing and Heating of Osceola and also Evenson Plumbing and Heating of Hudson and Trollhaugen Ski Area.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elaine; parents, William and Julia; infant sister, Edna; sisters, Bernice and Sadie; and infant granddaughter Erin Elizabeth.

He is survived by his sons, Bradley (Linda) of Mukwonago and Bruce (Linda) of Osceola; two grandsons, Ryan (Jessica) and Adam (Mary); one great-granddaughter; three step grandchildren; nine step-greatgrandchildren; sister Gladys (Arnold) Otto of Osceola; and brother, William Jr. of Dresser.

Visitation was Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Grandstand Funeral Home in Dresser and funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m., at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser, (visitation one hour prior to service).

Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, (or organization of your choice) in lieu of flowers.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

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OBITUARIES

Marion R. Fritz

Crystal Ann (Dahlquist) Bentley

Carl Volgren

Marion R. Fritz, 90, resident of Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Amery, previously of Eureka Center and St. Cloud, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.

She is survived by her sons, Lyle (Jennifer) Jensen, George (Velva) Jensen; six grandchildren; many greatgrandchildren; brother, Sherman Jensen; sisters, Anna Bloomquist and Dorothy Carlson.

Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Milltown on Friday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m.; visitation will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until the service begins.

The Rev. Marlon Mielke will be officiating. Music will be provided by Joy Mielke (organist), Daniel Mielke (soloist), Jared and James Mielke (duet).

Interment will be at New Home Cemetery in Eureka Township.

The Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic was entrusted with arrangements.

Crystal Ann (Dahlquist) Bentley, St. Croix Falls, died peacefully Nov. 13, 2009, at Fairview Hospital in Wyoming, Minn., with her family at her side. She was 67 years old.

Crystal and her twin sister, Carole, were born on Dec. 12, 1941, to Bertil and Henrietta Dahlquist in Chicago, Ill. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and remained a strong Christian woman all her life.

She spent her childhood in Euclid, Ohio, and her teen years in Simi Valley, Calif. She graduated from Van Nuys High School in Van Nuys, Calif., in 1959. She worked as an office worker at several positions. She met Fred Bentley in Van Nuys and they married on July 14, 1962. They had three children, Carla Lynn, Ronald Joseph and Sharon Ann. They relocated to St. Croix Falls in 1980. Crystal took a position at the Hazelden Foundation as a transcriptionist. She attended the College of St. Catherine and became a phlebotomist. She went to work at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, but developed arthritis in her feet. She then took a position as a medical transcriptionist and worked there until she retired.

She became ill in October 2009 and was diagnosed with metastatic cancer in November 2009.

She enjoyed her life and love of birds, flowers and pets.

She was preceded in death by her parents; motherand father-in-law; two brothers-in-law, Terry Hansford and Eugene Heichel; one niece, Mary Christine; several cousins, aunts and uncles.

She leaves to celebrate her life, her husband, Fred Bently; daughters, Carla (Rich) Schrom and Sharon (Gary) Owen; son, Ron (Angie) Bentley; five grandchildren, Richard and Ryan Schrom, Michael and Josephine Owen and Devin Stenglein; four sisters, Kiff (Chuck) Wherry of Henderson, Nev., Yvonette Hansford of St. Croix Falls, Carole Heichel of Osceola and Diane (John) Stanley of Harvey, La.; one brother, Ron Brown of Grandview; and her two pets, Minnie and Tiki.

Services were held at the St. Croix Valley Funeral Home on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Nanette Hagen Hinck officiated. Burial was at Kahbakong Cemetery in Taylors Falls, Minn. She was laid to rest next to her mother.

The St. Croix Valley Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Carl Volgren, 95, Balsam Lake, died Nov. 14, 2009.

He was born on Dec. 20, 1913, in Balsam Lake Township to Nels Sr. and Maria Volgren.

He attended Goose Lake School starting at the age of 7. He did not have much interest in a formal education, but he learned how to read and write and was good in arithmetic. He quit school when he was 14, but demonstrated time and again that he was wise beyond a formal education. He worked at home cutting wood and ice and worked for area farmers as well.

He started a long tradition of trapping, hunting and fishing. He spent several summers working in Montana during the Depression. When World War II broke out, he volunteered to serve his country. He enlisted and served four years in the Army-Air Force first in Washington state and then in England.

After the war, he returned home and farmed for a period of time before purchasing his own farm on East Goose Lake in Apple River Township in rural Balsam Lake. On Dec. 20, 1952, he married Kathryn Cline Erickson who was widowed with four children. They built a house on Carl’s farm. To this union four children were born. He was a successful farmer but was better known for his generosity as he was always willing to help a neighbor often at the expense of his own farm work.

Kathryn died in 1982. Carl continued to live in their home where the coffeepot was always ready, banana bread made for company and cookies made for when the great-grandkids would stop in. He loved working in his garden, going fishing and hunting and his dogs.

Carl is survived by his children, Steven (Cheryl) Volgren of Balsam Lake, Merry (Pat) Cahill of Amery, Michael (Michell) Volgren, of Cottage Grove, Minn., Karen (Andy) Rohrbach of Apple Valley, Minn., Edward (Sue) Erickson of North Saint Paul, Minn., Susan (Dareld) Lundgren of Amery, Donald (Nancy) Erickson of Oakdale, Minn., Marge (David) Steingraber of Oregon, Wis.; 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.

Carl is preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn; parents, Nels Sr. and Maria Volgren; brothers, Robert Walgren, Harold (Doc) Volgren, Nels Volgren Jr. and Johannes Nillson, (Sweden); sisters, Juliet Peterson, Betty Lundmark, Karin Anderson and Anna Fasteson (Sweden); and grandson, Parrish.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at East Balsam Baptist Church in rural Balsam Lake with Pastor David Sollitt and Wayne Johnson officiating.

Soloist was Arlen Peterson. Organist was Sue Lundgren. Military honors were provided by the Balsam Lake VFW. Interment of cremains was at the Balsam Lake Cemetery.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Service was entrusted with arrangements.

Vincent Cornelius Menke Vincent C. Menke, St. Croix Falls, died Nov. 11, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Society in St. Croix Falls. He was 91 years old.

Vincent was born on a 160-acre farm on Feb. 7, 1918, in Adrian, Nobles County, Minn. He was the oldest of five children born to Herman Joseph Menke and Josephine Metz.

On Aug. 5, 1938, Vince married Eldora Vividell Nelson, in Foley, Minn.

His occupation as a construction worker took the family to many places throughout the western part of the United States. In 1955, they settled in White Bear Lake, Minn. Upon retiring in 1980, they returned to Wolf Creek.

After Eldora’s death in the summer of 1991, Vincent married Maria Dorothy Hach, on Dec. 12, 1992.

He is survived by his children, Janet (Patrick) Lee of Lindstrom, Minn., James R. (Doris) Menke of San Antonio, Texas and Joan (Larry) Anderson of Cushing; grandchildren, Patrick Lee Jr., David Menke, Jean (Justin) Robinson and Jeff (Dessy) Anderson and Kim Anderson; three great-grandchildren, Jack and Oliver Robinson and Andre Anderson; and one brother, Herman Menke of St. Croix Falls.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eldora; and second wife, Maria; brothers, Arthur and James Menke; and a sister, Agnes Pulliam.

Interment was at the Wolf Creek Cemetery and was preceded by a memorial service on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Methodist Church of Wolf Creek. The Rev. Mike Weaver officiated at the service.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Arlene Evelyn Peterson Arlene E. Peterson, 67, St. Croix Falls, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at St. Jospeh’s Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Services were held at the United Methodist Church in St. Croix Falls, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at 10 a.m. Pastor Micheal Weaver officiated the service.

Arlene was laid to rest next to her husband, Kenneth, at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery following the funeral service at the church. Casket bearers were relatives of Arlene.

To express online condolences to the family, please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Shirley Mae Cook Shirley Mae Cook, 55, formerly a resident of Centuria, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at the Country Club Care Center in Warrensburg, Mo. Shirley Mae Cook (Bronstad) was born June 13, 1954, in Rice Lake. She was the daughter of LeRoy and Dorothy Bronstad.

She enjoyed gardening, listening to music, being outdoors, playing games on the computer and spending time with her her grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her son, Jason Bearden; daughter, Michelle Cianciaruli (Karshbaum); two grandchildren, Trent and Adriana.

She was preceded in death by her father, LeRoy Bronstad.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria at a later date.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

William J. Miller William J. Miller, 71, Grantsburg, formerly of New Brighton, Minn., died.

William was a member of Teamsers Local 120, and he retired in 1995 from Roadway.

He is survived by his wife, Ranelle (Rae); and daughter, Kelly.

There will be an open house gathering of family and friends at the Miller residence on Sunday, Nov. 22, from noon – 6 p.m.

The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS

Home schooling may be the right choice for your kids QUESTION: Don’t you think home schooling might negatively impact the socialization process? I don’t want my children growing up to be misfits.

DR. DOBSON: This is the question home-schooling parents hear most often from curious (or critical) friends, relatives and neighbors. “Socialization” is a vague, dark cloud hanging over their heads. What if teaching at home somehow isolates the kids and turns them into oddballs? For you and all those parents who see this issue as the great danger of home education, I would respectfully disagree – for these reasons.

First, to remove a child from the classroom is not necessarily to confine him or her to the house! And once beyond the schoolyard gate, the options are practically unlimited! Home-school support groups are surfacing in community after community across the country. Some are highly organized and offer field trips, teaching co-ops, tutoring services, social activities and various other assistances and resources.

There are home-schooling athletic leagues and orchestras and other activities. Even if you’re operating completely on your own, there are outings to museums and parks, visits to farms, factories, hospitals, and seats of local government, days with Dad at the office, trips to Grandma’s house, extracurricular activities like sports and music, church youth groups, service organizations and special-interest clubs. There are friends to be invited over and relatives to visit and parties to attend.

The list is limitless. Even a trip with Mom to the market can provide youngsters with invaluable exposure to the lives and daily tasks of real adults in the

real world. While they’re there, a multitude of lessons can be learned about math (pricing, fractions, pints versus gallons, addition, subtraction, etc.), reading labels and other academic subjects. And without the strictures of schedule and formal curricula, it can all be considered part of the educational process. That’s what I’d call socialization at its best! To accuse home-schoolers of creating strange little people in solitary confinement is nonsense.

The great advantage of home schooling, in fact, is the protection it provides to vulnerable children from the wrong kind of socialization. When children interact in large groups, the strongest and most aggressive kids quickly intimidate the weak and vulnerable. I am absolutely convinced that bad things happen to immature and “different” boys and girls when they are thrown into the highly competitive world of other children. When this occurs in nursery school or in kindergarten, they learn to fear their peers. There stands this knobby-legged little girl who doesn’t have a clue about life or how to cope with things that scare her. It’s sink or swim, kid. Go for it!

It is easy to see why such children tend to become more peer dependent because of the jostling they get at too early an age. Research shows that if these tender little boys and girls can be kept at home for a few more years and shielded from the impact of social pressure, they tend to be more confident, more independent, and often emerge as leaders three or four years later.

Dr. James

Dobson Focus on the Family

If acquainting them with ridicule, rejection, physical threats and the rigors of the pecking order is necessary to socialize our children, I’d recommend that we keep them unsocialized for a little longer.

••• QUESTION: How can parents preserve their own peace of mind and maintain harmony during car trips and family holidays?

DR. DOBSON: Sometimes it helps to redefine the boundaries at the beginning of your time together. Let the children know exactly what you’re doing and what’s expected of them. If they still misbehave, respond with good, loving discipline right from the start.

No parent wants to be an ogre on vacation, but it helps to show a little firmness at the outset that can make the rest of the time together fun for the entire family.

••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman emeritus of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80995 (www.focusonthefamily.org).

Questions and answers are excerpted from “Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House. COPYRIGHT 2009 JAMES DOBSON INC., DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSAL UCLICK, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; 816-581-7500

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Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed

ALPHA

CUSHING

BASS LAKE LUMBER

CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY

• Complete Line of Building Supplies & Lumber • Cabot’s Stains Grantsburg, Wis. 715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP

1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Clif Gipp, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 • 715-689-2467

Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

WILD RIVER FLAGS

By Willits Jerry & Pat Willits, Owners We sell flags, banners, wind socks, pennants, flag poles & accessories.

Installations Available 2815 285th Ave. • Sterling Township 715-488-2729

Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

Churches 5/09

FREDERIC

Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service - Cold Weather Starts

Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days • 715-866-8364 Eves.

SIREN OLSEN & SON

Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road. Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 483-1357 and 755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Pastor Matt Faarem Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Pastor John Clasen; Pastoral Serv. 349-5280 Sun. Schl. 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Mark Richardson, 715-755-2562 Pastor Mike Winick 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Praise Serv. 8:15 a.m.; Heart Song Serv., Adult Ed & Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Trad. Serv. 10:45 a.m.

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; 472-8153, Office/Kit. - 472-2535 Sun. Schl. & Adult Bible Study 9 a.m.; Fellowship 10 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during school year; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 648-5323 or 648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:15 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

METHODIST

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Rev. Jody Walter, Interim, Phone 327-8608; Church Phone 866-7191 Sun. Wors. - 9:15 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Lori Peper Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Sunday Wor. - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Wor. - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK

1614 CTH, North Luck Office Ph.472-2605; Dial-A-Devotion 472-2345 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod)

140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 857-5580, Parsonage 822-3001, TR Office - 822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Rev. Jody Walter, Interim Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 7:45 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

Hwy. 70 East, 689-2271 Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School (ages 4 thru 12th grade), Fellowship, Adult Bible Class at 9:15 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun Schl. 9:15 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 8 &10 a.m.; Sat. 7 p.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

Pastor David Almlie, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults - 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

ST. ANNE PARISH

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10:45 a.m., Wed. 5:45 p.m. (SeptMay), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) Sat. 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 1

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sun. School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 327-4436 Early Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

CATHOLIC

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 857-5580, Parsonage - 822-3001, TR Office - 822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:45 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10:30 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

Pastor Gary Tonn Praise Time 8 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:20 a.m.

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastor Ray Reinholtzen, Douglas Olson and Roger Kampstra Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

Phone 327-4340, 327-8384, 327-8090 Pastor David Almlie Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Fellowship 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 646-2357 Mel Rau, Pastor Sunday Worship & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:40 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

METHODIST

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 9:30 a.m. Sun. Schl.; 10:40 a.m. Worship Serv..

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father Daniel Bodin 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Wed. 5 p.m. (Summer), Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

404 Wis. Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat., 3:30 p.m. or by appt.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-294-2243 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m.

Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morn. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Minister Garret Derouin, 866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Morn. Wor. 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl.-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor Sunday Worship: 9 - 10:15 a.m. & 10:30 11:45 a.m.; Childrens church ages 3-4 Sun. Schl. for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. Schl. for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center Nursery available

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Roger Inouye Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Wor. 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. Schl. for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8:15 a.m., Thurs. 11:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHED.

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sun. 8:30 a.m.

Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

“The Cure for the Common Church” 722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. Schl. 10:45 a.m.

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN Fr. Robert McMeekin, pastor hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Lori Ward, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Reverend R.A. Luebke Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are”

Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Pastor Timothy Barnes Sat. 7 p.m. prayer; Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Asst. Pastor Ken Janes Sun. School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Emily Amundson has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of Doug and Becky Amundson. Emily has shown outstanding effort in phy ed. Her favorite unit is football. In her free time, Emily enjoys playing catch and badminton with her older sister. She also enjoys cheering on her favorite football team the Minnesota Vikings.

Mark Olson has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Bruce and Lisa Olson. Mark is very conscientious, respectful and is a good listener and leader. He is involved in band, choir, bell choir, football, basketball, track and baseball.

Mark enjoys hunting and fishing.

He plans on going to college in the future. The greatest influence in his life is his dad.

Kendra Wells has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Joel and Kalen Wells. Kendra is a hard worker, a great role model and a class leader. She is class president, vice president of student council, treasurer of FFA, and is involved in AODA, show choir, choir, bell choir, basketball, volleyball and track. Kendra enjoys food, working on the farm, traveling, baking, reading, exercising and sports.

Carolyn Peterson has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week.

She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Debra and Scott Peterson. Carolyn’s positive attitude is contagious. She sees the bright side of things and helps her classmates. Carolyn takes pride in her work and her favorite class is math. Her favorite school activity is the science fair. Carolyn is also active in volleyball.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Brianna Thompson has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of Brian and Cindy Thompson. Brianna is very helpful and full of energy. She is always smiling and ready for class.

Brianna is especially helpful to other students. She is involved with Girl Scouts, basketball and softball. Brianna participates in community service. She enjoys reading and playing with her dogs in her spare time.

Clayton Dehmer has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Mark and Cassie Dehmer. Clayton brings a willingness to learn and dedication to excellence to the comart class.

These puter characteristics have given him the opportunity to excel at a rapid pace and culture an artistic skill.

Clayton enjoys reading, playing games and helping his parents.

Taylar Anderson as been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the granddaughter of Robin and Nila Anderson. Taylar uses her class time very effectively, helps others and always has a great attitude. She values education and makes the most from opportunities. She is involved in FCCLA, Siren Assembly youth group and volleyball. Taylar enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with family. She plans to attend Luther College and major in history.

Torihatta Wendorf has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Traci and Scott Wendorf. Tori wants to learn and enjoys reading, math, science, social studies and phy ed. She enjoys swimming and playing board games and card games with her parents. She collects rocks (agates). Tori is a quiet girl and has a pretty smile.

Treven Gearhart has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Rick and Shawna Gearhart.

Treven is involved in Boy Scouts and enjoys playing piano, whittling on a stick, hanging out with his cousins and having airsoft wars with friends. His favorite subject is social studies. Treven is a fun student who sets a good example for others. He is respectful and has a great attitude.

Matt Rude has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. He is a sophomore and the son of John and Sheri Rude. Matt has one sister, Sarah.

He enjoys reading, skiing, soccer, wake-boarding, building and painting. Matt is involved in drama and choir.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Zach Doriott has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade. Zach tries hard at everything he does, even when it’s challenging. He is a good friend to his classmates. Zach likes to help anyone, especially his teacher. He is always smiling and happy. Zach enjoys playing basketball, hunting and fishing.

Lucas Henneman has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. He is a sophomore and the son of John and LaRita Henneman. Lucas has the ability to synthesize new knowledge and his ability to ask insightful questions is really impressive. Lucas is willing to share what he knows, treats others with respect and has a great attitude. He is involved in history club and splitting wood and enjoys hunting, history and knife making.

Mackenzie Erickson has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Tina and Raymond Erickson.

Mackenzie is very hardworking and strives for excellence. She has a great sense of humor and is very outgoing. Mackenzie is involved in youth group and volleyball. She enjoys doodling, being outside, shooting hoops and listening to music.She plans to attend college in state.

Kaytlyn Anderson has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week.

She is in first grade and the daughter of Lee Anderson, Amy Pitreski and Brandie Anderson.

Kaytlyn is a hard worker in class and always does a great job. Her favorite class is gym. She loves to play with her sisters when she is not in school.

Julia Saraceno has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Deborah and John Saraceno. Julia is very responsible about getting her work done and in on time. She uses her class work time wisely.

Julia is a very talented writer. She is very kind and concerned about others. Julia has a good sense of humor and is very respectful and attentive in class.

Darren Deal has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Lisa Schutta. Darren received straight A’s this term and is a very enthusiastic learner who always does his best. He is helpful and very friendly to both students and staff. Darren is involved in band. He enjoys music. In the future he plans on entering a program at NASA or National Weather Service.

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Logan Hendrickson has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Bill and Tanya Hendrickson.

Logan is a very well-behaved, social young man. He is enthusiastic about learning and doing what is right.

RaeAnna Johnston has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Brian and Denise Johnston. RaeAnna is a positive and active learner.

She is always involved in class and works well with everyone.

RaeAnna is a great example for her fellow classmates and is quick to help others. She works hard on her assignments and sees the world in a positive way.

Kyle Sorensen has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Scott and Jacqueline Sorensen. Kyle enjoys football, hockey, baseball, hunting and fishing.

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NOVEMBER THURSDAY/19 Frederic

• Food shelf open, 2-6 p.m.

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• Lioness meeting at Sunrise Apartments Community Room, 7 p.m.

Luck

Coming events

• Luck American Legion and Auxiliary meeting at the Luck Village Hall, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY/25 Frederic

Siren

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• TOPS weekly meeting at Comforts of Home, 5:30 p.m.

• Cribbage & Bridge at the senior center, 911:30 a.m.

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70, 1:30 sign-in, 2 p.m. distribution.

• Thanksgiving Fun Night at the Family Resource Center, 6-7 p.m., 715-349-2922.

Osceola

• TOPS weekly meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church, 8:30 a.m., 715-755-3123, 715-2943987.

St. Croix Falls

Siren

• Exercise 10-11 a.m.; Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon, general meeting, potluck 12:30 p.m. with 500 cards and Dominos to follow, and 500 cards 6:30-10 p.m.

• Diabetes Night Out at the medical center, 5:30-8 p.m., 715-483-3221.

• Cribbage at the senior center, 9-11:30 a.m.

• Ruby’s Food Shelf open, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise 10-11 a.m. and Skip-Bo 11 a.m.noon at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

FRI. & SAT./20 & 21

THURSDAY/26

Cushing

Frederic

• Holiday Christmas Expo, at Cushing Community Center. Fri. 3-8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Food shelf closed.

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

Webster

Cushing

• Julie Crabtree – Pfannes Studio Holiday Show at 2459 220th St., CTH Z, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 715-648-5779.

FRIDAY/20 Falun

• Annual Hunters Stew Supper at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Hwy. 70, 5 to 7 p.m.

Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise 10-11 a.m.; Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon and Bridge, 10 a.m.-noon, and Bingo 1-3 p.m. at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

• SCF & MarketPlace RiverBanks will hold bake sales, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. All proceeds to go to Operation Christmas.

Siren

• Burnett County VFW 1256 spaghetti dinner, raffle & silent auction at 7664 East Main St., 47:30 p.m.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Turkey Bingo at the community center, 6 p.m.

Luck

• Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner, noon. Call 715-472-2535 for reservations by Nov. 23.

Frost is here, but no snow yet, thanks to a warm streak of weather Mother Nature kindly bestowed on the area. High temps were reached the upper 50s and low temperatures hovering in the low 40s. November has been, thus far, the mildest month of the fall season in northwestern Wisconsin. - Photo by Gary King

Dresser

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Frederic

• Chili supper at the Wolf Creek United Methodist church, 4-8 p.m., 715-648-5328.

• Holiday bazaar and bake sale at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Holiday bazaar at St. Dominic Church, 8 a.m.noon; Santa at 10 a.m. to noon.

• Noon buffet and cards or Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Luck

• Craft sale at Jenell’s Main Dish, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-472-2378.

• Parties at Nails By Cathi, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-472-2333.

• Deer hunters widows craft/bake sale and raffle at Bone Lake Lutheran Church, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch will be served.

Milltown

• Holiday Expo at Hair’s The Thing, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-825-3194.

Siren

SATURDAY/21

• Dedication of Habitat for Humanity home at 7630 Tower Rd., or at Covenant Church if inclement weather, 1 p.m.

• Fire and rescue departments annual hunters supper at the town hall, 4 p.m. start.

Spooner

Danbury

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise 10-11 a.m.; Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon and 500 Cards and Dominos 12:30-4 p.m. at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

Webster

Milltown

FRI.-SUN./20-22

Siren

• Burnett County Republican Party meets in Room 162 in the Government Center, 7 p.m.

• Cards for Troops. Come and create holiday cards to send to troops, 4 - 6 p.m. at the high school cafetorium. 715-566-2756.

• Fourth-grade concert at Unity school auditorium, 2:30 p.m.

• Friends of the Library annual potluck meeting, at 6:30 p.m.

• Indianhead Community Action Agency’s Connections grand opening, Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-866-8151.

Luck

• TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly meet at senior citizen center, 5:30 p.m., 715-472-2341.

• Holiday craft show at the Legion building,

St. Croix Falls

MONDAY/23 Amery

• Polk County Genealogy Society to meet at the senior center.

Frederic

• Spades at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Food shelf open, 2-6 p.m.

Siren

• Ruby’s Food Shelf open, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• American Legion ham dinner at the Crooked Lake Event Center, 4:30-8 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise 10-11 a.m. and Skip-Bo 11 a.m.noon at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

TUESDAY/24 Frederic

• Food shelf closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Siren

• Ruby’s Food Shelf closed.

• Cribbage at the senior center, 9-11:30 a.m.

• Community Thanksgiving dinner at the senior center, noon-2 p.m., 715-866-4878.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise 10-11 a.m.; Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon and 500 Cards 6:30-10 p.m. at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

FRI.-SUN./27-29 Cushing

• Julie Crabtree – Pfannes Studio Holiday Show at 2459 220th St., CTH Z, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 715-648-5779.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Lighting Festival.

• Christmas at Folsom House, 1 to 7 p.m.

FRIDAY/27 Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Lewis

• Elk chili feed benefit at South Fork Sporting Club, 4-8 p.m., 715-653-2592.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise 10-11 a.m.; Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon and Bridge 10 a.m.-noon at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Holiday at the Depot Art and Craft Sale, community center, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Festival Theatre prepares for holiday play ST. CROIX FALLS – The old vaudeville house in downtown St. Croix Falls is in transition as the theater company prepares for the final play in the 2009 season – “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson. Youth actors have been cast and are in preliminary-rehearsal mode while the production team prepares the stage for full rehearsals to begin next week. Scott Dixon, who performed at Festival Theatre during the 2000 Theatre Series, is directing the show during a very short hiatus from Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Minn.

“Having enjoyed record-setting audiences for ‘A Christmas Story’ last season, we’re expecting a lot of excitement at the theater for ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,’ which opens Nov. 28,” says Danette Olsen, Festival’s executive director. “The combination of a hilarious story and a great cast of area youth will surely appeal to our audience.”

The holiday show is sponsored by Amery Regional Medical Center and tells the Christmas story through the experience of the Herdman kids, six of the most inventively awful children on the planet. When young Charlie Bradley lets it slip that Sunday school is a place where free snacks can be had, the Herdmans show up – en masse – managing to

The youth cast of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at Festival Theatre. – Photo submitted commandeer more than cookies and fruit drink. Playing Charlie are Stephen Rice of Milltown and Jasper Herman of Taylors Falls. Charlie’s parents are

played by Jamie Hultgren and Shawn Boyd.

A total of 28 Central St. Croix Valley youth are participating in “The Best

Christmas Pageant Ever,” in which all youth roles have been double-cast to accommodate nearly 30 performances during the holidays. The Herdman kids are played by Anja Erickson and Maggie Kjeer (Gladys), Cyrus Aluni and Palo Deconcini (Leroy), Solomon Falls and Beckett Grice (Ollie), Logan Roush and Hunter Teasley (Ralph), Dio Aluni and John Dikkers (Claude), and Treana Mayer and Emma Wondra (Imogene).

The remainder of the youth cast are: Haley Dikkers, Alaina Driscoll, Jenna Driscoll, Parker Grice, Hannah Hazzard, Kasey Heimstead, Will Kjeer, Katie Kopp, Delia Labatt, Olivia Peer, Sarah Rude, Emma Schreck, Samantha White and Nora Wondra.

Tickets are on sale now for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” which runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 27, at Festival Theatre in downtown St. Croix Falls. Single tickets for adults are $26 or $13.50 for youth. Group discounts and Flex Passes are available for this production. In addition to 19 performances for the general public, there are seven school matinees for public, private and home-school groups. For additional information see the theater’s Web site at festivaltheatre.org or call 715-483-3387. - submitted

NOVEMBER 18, 2009 SECTION C

I N T E R! C O U N T Y

HUNTING GUIDE Serving Northwest Wisconsin

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Photo by John Reed

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F irear m s afet y in you r ho me ••• Hu nt ing remi nd ers ••• Hunters timetable ••• Gam e cal ls ••• A si mp le r a p pr o a ch t o arch ery •••

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Spec ial hun t f or h un ters wit h di sabil it ies ••• Fulfifillling a lifelong dream ••• Tree stands are popular with Wisconsin hunters ••• Pr op e r li ce n se s , permi t s n eeded f or deer hu nt in g •••

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Dear Wisconsin hunter, As an avid deer hunter, this is the time of year I live for. Before you head out this fall, I hope you’ll take time to read this quick update and refamilarize yourself with hunting regulations.

Overall, the statewide deer population is closer to goal than it has been in several years. However, deer populations vary around the state. In the northwest deer populations are near goal and antlerless permits are widely available. In the northeast some populations are well below goal, and we are working to increase them by limiting antlerless deer harvest. Throughout most farmland units deer populations are well-above goal, and herd control seasons are in place.

Two important changes to notice for the 2009 season: 1) Earn-A-Buck rules are not in place this year, except for units within the CWD Management Zone.

2) The baiting and feeding ban has expanded to include Wood and Marathon counties. There are now 28 counties where baiting and feeding are prohibited. Although a two-gallon limit is allowed in the rest of the state, please consider that these practices have negative impacts on the health of the deer herd, and can reduce deer movement, which reduces the chances for hunters to see deer.

Thanks to all hunters who provided samples for disease testing in 2008. Samples from the northern

region revealed no signs of bovine tuberculosis or CWD there. CWD is still persistent in southern Wisconsin and infection rates appear to be increasing in some areas. Our objective is to minimize the impacts of CWD and preserve our strong hunting heritage.

Seeing deer is an important part of hunting and your observations are valuable to us. Typically, 40 – 50 percent of Wisconsin deer hunters harvest a deer.

Harvest success is improved by in-depth knowledge of deer behavior, a commitment to scouting, unique skills and patience, but a lot of luck is always involved. Whether or not you harvest deer, I hope that you enjoy the experience. Please let us know how your hunting experiences were in 2009.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to supporting Wisconsin’s rich hunting tradition and managing for a robust, sustainable deer population. A healthy herd in balance with its environment is the best insurance for the future of the whitetail and those who depend on it for hunting, recreation and maintaining family traditions.

Thanks to all deer hunters for their efforts and contributions in passing on the hunting tradition.

Have a safe and enjoyable hunt in 2009. Good luck!

Jason Fleener Assistant big-game biologist

Burnett and Polk counties deer registration stations BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – Deer registration stations for 2009 in Burnett and Polk counties are: Burnett County A&H A & H Country Market, open daily 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Dairyland Cozy Corner Inn, Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Danbury The Log Cabin, Sunday - Thursday 6 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Hertel Hwy. 70 Liquor, daily 10 - a.m. - 8 p.m.

Crex Meadows DNR Station, open Saturday, Sunday and Monday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Holiday, daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Siren Big Mike’s Sport Shop, Sunday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Backwoods Beer & Bait, Monday – Sunday - 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. No registration opening weekend.

Trade Lake Trade Lake Valley Store, opening weekend 5:30 a.m.

- 9 p.m.; all days following 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Webb Lake The Main Store, daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Webster Connor’s Marathon Service Station, daily 7 a.m. - 7 p.m..

Polk County Amery Lucky’s Sport Shop, daily 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., open Thanksgiving.

Balsam Lake Pap’s General Store, daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Thanksgiving 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Clayton Lake Magnor Store, daily 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thanksgiving 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cushing Stop-a-Sec, daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Thanksgiving 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

East Farmington Petro-Plus, daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Thanksgiving 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Frederic Great Northern Outdoors, Monday - Saturday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Thanksgiving 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Hunters speak out on DNR deer-hunting proposal sons, it is expected that more deer will be seen moving around, and more can be harvested. while hunters have the satisfaction of seeing them. Additionally, Zeckmeister said that there would then be fewer conflicts with the winter tourism and bad weather, while providing more days for firearm hunters.

Hearings were being held from Oct. 14 through Nov. 3. The DNR will make a recommendation based on this proposal to the natural resources board, and will request that the final decision be adopted in December. If this proposal is approved, Zeckmeister said, it will be effective in April, “for the 2010 deer season.”

If the 16-day season proposal is opposed, Zeckmeister said, “We will simply revert back to our traditional season structure.”

Joe Weiss, Spooner, was the first to speak that night during the hearing. On behalf of the Conservation Congress, Weiss said that the congress felt this proposal was a little too aggressive and didn’t meet acceptance from the public, so an ad hoc committee was formed to develop an alternative. The three-year alternative proposal recommends no changes to deer management units that are at or below goal, except for an archery season that would remain open during the nine-day gun season. In DMUs that can’t get within 20 percent of their goals during a regular season and with antlerless permits, the congress’s proposal recommends the following: • A 16-day firearm deer season beginning the Saturday before Thanksgiving • A continuous archery season from the Saturday nearest Sept. 15 through Jan. 31, with bow hunters required to wear blaze orange during firearm and muzzleloader deer seasons. Archery season would be closed the Friday before the 16-day gun season

Many opposed to longer season

by Regan Kohler SPOONER – Hunters spoke out both in favor of and against a 16-day hunting season at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources hearing Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Spooner High School.

Earlier this year, the DNR and legislators heard input from the public at various hearings around the state, about deer herd management, and comments were taken back to the capitol for consideration.

The DNR then appointed a special 11member committee “to look at different alternatives to the current season structure,” DNR regional wildlife program manager Mike Zeckmeister said Wednesday night. Zeckmeister said that the committee’s studies included the Earn-A-Buck program, which was suspended indefinitely, after a vote by the natural resources board earlier this year.

The DNR reviewed a proposal from the committee for alternatives for the 2010 deer season, which can be found on the DNR Web site at www.dnr.state.wi.us.

Zeckmeister said that the majority of the special committee was in favor of an earlier season opener, and that this is the main aspect of the proposal.

“The length and timing of the gun hunt is key,” he said.

Zeckmeister said that Michigan and Minnesota both have had 16-day seasons – Michigan for around 85 years and Minnesota for nearly 40.

Zeckmeister said that the harvest figures seemed to show that there was a higher antlerless deer harvest in the early gun opener seasons, and during the rut, which occurs in the week in between the bow and gun hunting sea-

• A two-day youth gun deer hunt on the second weekend in October • A seven-day muzzleloader season beginning the Monday immediately following the 16-day firearm season • A four-day, antlerless-only December gun season beginning the Thursday immediately following the seven-day muzzleloader season. Anyone with valid antlerless deer carcass tags would be eligible.

• A 10-day firearm holiday hunt, for bucks and does, in herd-control units south of Hwy. 64, beginning on Dec. 26 and continuing for 10 consecutive days.

Anyone with valid carcass tags or an appropriate license would be eligible.

Weiss said that there is an overabundance of deer, as the kill number keeps increasing.

“Let’s face it … the numbers don’t lie when it comes to the kill tags each year,” Weiss said.

He said that many feel it is important to keep the current firearm season opener where it is, and that the youth should have their own separate weekend.

Wally Trudeau, Amery, commented on loss of racks in Minnesota, and said that moving the season ahead one week will “put 600,000 guns on our bucks,” and that they probably won’t be able to withstand the pressure.

Reggie Carlton, Spooner, said that the DNR shouldn’t fix what isn’t broken, and to the observation that breeding would be affected, he said, “That’s bogus.”

Richard Anderson, Spooner, said that bow hunters are not in favor of hunting with crossbows, but some might have early opportunities to harvest. He said it would be great to keep the youth hunt at two days, and to maybe lead with a four-day antlerless hunt. He said to factor in the number of predators killing deer as well as automobiles. No matter what happens with the hearings,

Anderson said, sportsmen need to stick together.

“It’s very important to keep that in mind,” he said.

David Johnson, Frederic, a hunter for 43 years, said that the kill count is obviously high, and that he knows of Minnesota hunters who say Wisconsin has the best system. He commented on predators and the amount of deer he had seen.

Josh Smith, Spooner, a bow hunter, said that his family couldn’t take more time off of work and school with 16 days.

“It’s a bad idea,” he said.

Jim Becker, Webster, a longtime deer hunter, thanked the committee for its time and effort. He said that he appreciated the observations and wisdom of the comments Wednesday night, and that some things aren’t always easy to see. He said he was in favor of trying a 16-day season, as it seemed that many felt just seeing deer was more important than shooting them.

“I think we’ll have a better chance of seeing the deer that are already there,” Becker said.

Hunters’ behavior has changed, he said, and he has read articles that say hunters are more likely to sit in a stand nowadays than walk, since they are told this is the best way. When he was younger, walking was more common, so more deer were disturbed, and were seen more often, Becker said. He asked that people think more about the longterm changes.

Dave Hraychuck, Balsam Lake, a Conservation Congress member, said he wanted to let people know they have a voice, and talked about some of the things the Wildlife Federation supported and didn’t support.

“You still have time,” he told the hunters.

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• Only allowed to serve as a mentor for one hunter at a time if the hunter is

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Rules that apply to both the hunter and the mentor

• Only one firearm, bow or crossbow (if eligible for a crossbow permit) can be possessed jointly between the hunter and the mentor. – from the DNR Web site

Field dressing a deer in easy steps STATEWIDE – The following are 10 easy steps to field dress a deer, according to an outdoor editor of the St. Paul Pioneer Press: • Lay animal on its back, head uphill.

• Pinch animal’s belly skin with thumb and index finger. Lift skin and insert knife, sharp side up. While holding belly skin up with two fingers, work knife forward to brisket. Here you have a choice. Stop at brisket or continue cutting to throat, breaking brisket with your heavy-duty knife as you go. If you must drag the deer a long distance, you might opt to keep chest cavity closed and clean.

• Skin out penis and urinary tract, working back toward anus, careful not to cut organs.

• Laying penis and urinary tract to side, move to rear of animal and insert knife alongside anus completely circling it until loose. (If a friend is helping, have him hold rear legs up and apart).

• Cut muscle between rear legs,

down to “H” bone, which connects rear legs at bottom, for easier disposal of entrails. If you don’t have proper equipment, splitting of H-bone isn’t necessary.

• Moving forward again, cut and skin out diaphragm, which is the taut skin separating chest from abdomen.

• Then, with one arm, reach deep into chest cavity toward throat and cut esophagus as far up throat as possible.

Grab and pull esophagus downward, toward abdomen. Upper entrails will follow.

• Turning animal to one side, continue pulling. Intestines will follow. If Hbone has been broken, rectum will pull out with intestines. If H-bone has not been broken, rectum must be pulled forward toward intestines before disposal.

• Retrieve heart and liver, if desired.

• Deer has now been field dressed.

Turn it over to allow blood to drain.

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Baiting and feeding frequently asked questions What exactly is considered bait?

Bait is any material that is placed or used to attract wild animals, including scent materials, salt, minerals, grains, etc. Water is not considered bait.

What is considered a scent material?

Scent is any material, except animal parts or byproducts, used to attract wild animals solely by its odor.

Are there any restrictions on scent material?

The following rules apply statewide: • Up to 2 ounces of scent (liquid or solid) may be placed or used in any manner (on the ground, scrapes, branches, etc.)

• Any scent material over 2 ounces must not be accessible to deer and must be removed daily at the end of hunting hours for deer.

• Honey and solid animal parts or animal byproducts may not be used as scent.

In areas where deer baiting is not allowed, what can I use to attract deer closer to my stand if I can't use bait?

Use of the following are legal statewide: • Decoys • Scents • Naturally occurring material (such as acorns), deposited by natural vegetation, that is not collected and relocated in any manner.

• Crops planted and left standing as wildlife food plots.

• Material deposited solely as a result of normal agricultural or gardening practices and not collected and relocated for hunting or other purposes.

Can I still place out salt or mineral blocks or similar material?

In counties where baiting and feeding of deer is prohibited, no. These materials are considered bait and are not legal.

In the remainder of the state, you may only place these materials during the open seasons for deer hunting, and may not exceed the 2-gallon limit per bait site per 40 acres.

Can I use an automatic, mechanical or gravity feeder to bait or feed deer?

No. It is not legal to use these types of feeders for baiting deer for hunting or for feeding wild deer for viewing purposes.

Does the 2 gallons per 40 acres also apply to public land?

Yes. If a hunter wants to place more than 2 gallons of bait, or more than one bait site on any public hunting land, then the hunter will need to make sure that each bait site does not exceed 2 gallons and they do not place more than 2 gallons for each 40 acres of public land that is contiguous, and that each site is more than 100 yards from any other bait site placed by them or another.

What if my neighbor has a bait site on his property that is less than 100 yards from my stand where I want to place a bait site?

The 100-yard rule does not apply to bait sites that are located on an adjacent property which has a different owner.

Where you place your bait site on your land is not affected or restricted by where a neighbor places their bait site, on their land.

If there are four members in my hunting party, can we each place 2 gallons of bait?

Yes, but each bait site must be at least 100 yards apart and the hunters may not

hunt within 100 yards of more than one site (or 2 gallons of bait) at a time. So, if more than one hunter will be placing a bait site on the same property, the hunters may not hunt from any location that allows them to use more than 2 gallons or be within 100 yards of more than one bait site. Hunting halfway between two bait sites located less than 200 yards apart is not legal. Keeping all bait sites at least 200 yards apart will eliminate the risk of violating the hunting within 100 yards of more than one bait site restriction.

I have more than one stand on my 40 acres. Can I maintain a bait site at each location for myself, or for other hunters?

Provided all of the bait sites combined do not contain more than 2 gallons total, yes; however, no one, including family members, may place out another hunter's bait and their own if the total they place out is more than 2 gallons.

Can I hunt over someone else's bait site? Can someone else hunt over my bait site?

Yes. If it is a legally placed bait site, there is no restriction on how many hunters use that one bait site. This applies to both public and private lands.

Placing a bait site out on public lands does not reserve that area for the exclusive use of the hunter who places the bait.

If I own or hunt on a 50-acre or larger parcel, how many bait sites can I have?

Only 2 gallons may be placed by each hunter on any property less than 80 acres in size. Each hunter may place up to 2 gallons of bait for each property under the same ownership regardless of the size of the property. If the property is larger than 80 acres, then each hunter

Deer harvest expected to be smaller in 2009

MADISON – Wisconsin wildlife biologists anticipate the statewide deer harvest will be lower than last year.

“There are a number of factors coming together in 2009 that will most likely lead to a lower total deer harvest,” said Keith Warnke, big-game ecologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. “There are fewer herd control units and no Earn-A-Buck requirement except in the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone, below-average fawn production in the past two years, a reduced number of antlerless permits in northern Wisconsin due to lower deer populations in that region and a delayed corn harvest.

All these will contribute to a lower antlerless deer harvest and a lower total harvest.”

Herd control and Earn-A-Buck hunts encourage or require the harvest of antlerless deer and without their broad application, the antlerless harvest and therefore the total harvest are almost certain to drop, say wildlife managers.

“Hunters told us they wished to return to a more historically traditional hunt,” said Warnke. “They will see that traditional hunt in many deer management units in the north and central forest where deer populations are at or close to a healthy goal, and where there will be no Earn-A-Buck and few or no antlerless permits issued. Herd control and Earn-A-Buck are accomplishing what they were intended to do, bringing deer numbers down to healthy pop-

ulation goals in parts of the state.”

A byproduct of the 2009 season structure may be an increase in the proportion of bucks harvested in some units.

Biologists note that local populations are the most important factor to the hunters and that can vary widely.

Scouting, patterning and lining up alternative hunting spots could make the difference.

“As every year, hunters will need to do their homework and scouting and find areas deer are using,” said Warnke.

“Hunters who spend time getting prepared are most likely to be in the ranks of successful hunters. Annually, fewer than 40 percent of hunters bag a deer.

“But deer hunting is a whole lot more than just killing a deer,” Warnke added.

“For most deer hunters, it’s about spending time with family and friends getting outside in the autumn air, observing wildlife and enjoying the various traditions associated with the deer season. Some hunters will bag a deer and some won’t. It’s always been that way.”

Summer deer observations and expected field conditions Deer populations are lower in a number of areas across the state compared to past seasons and fawn production for 2009, while improved from 2008, is still below the long-term average, according to biologists. Gun hunters will not be able to harvest antlerless deer in 2009 in 13 northeastern management units. In

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addition, the number of antlerless deer permits has been tightly controlled in most of the north and central forest.

These adjustments are meant to grow the herd where populations are below goal and maintain close-to-goal populations in others.

Agricultural observers across the state are reporting that wet fall weather has slowed the corn harvest in many areas and it now appears likely that large acreages of corn will still be standing when the gun deer season opens.

Standing corn provides outstanding cover for deer.

DNR recreational safety wardens emphasize the importance of being absolutely certain of your target and what is beyond it and planning every deer drive carefully. Before getting a drive underway be sure every member of the drive understands the plan, and sticks to the plan. – from the WDNR Web site

may place an additional 2 gallons of bait for each additional full 40 acres of contiguous land under the same ownership if the bait sites are at least 100 yards away from any other bait site.

Note: 1. Hunters that only plan to place one bait site for hunting purposes do not need to worry about how many acres they own or have permission to hunt on.

2. Hunters that plan to place more than one bait site for hunting purposes will need to be familiar with the location and boundaries of the property they will be hunting and baiting.

If I only hunt deer during the firearm season and do not bow hunt, when can I start baiting for deer?

Placement of bait for deer hunting can be done during any open season for deer hunting and the day before the season opens. So, the day before the archery deer season opens is the first day you may begin to place out bait for deer, and all baiting for deer must stop when all the deer seasons have closed for that area.

What is the penalty for illegal placement or use of bait material?

A bond amount for a citation issued for illegal bait or baiting is currently set at $530. The maximum penalty which can be imposed by the court is $2,138 and loss of all hunting, trapping and fishing privileges for up to three years.

The penalty for the illegal feeding of wildlife is $329.

For more information, including graphics of legal baiting and feeding activities, go to: http://dnr.wi.gov/ org/land/wildlife/baifchtm. - from the DNR Web site

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Tammy Ingalls of Webster shot this nice 11-point buck with her bow on Saturday, Oct 3. Her husband, Dr. John Ingalls, is pretty proud and a little bit jealous. – Photo submitted

Reporting a hunting incident MADISON – A reportable hunting incident is any incident, while hunting or trapping, in which a person is injured or killed by gunfire, bow and arrow or crossbow.

Wisconsin law requires a person who, while hunting any wild animal or bird, discharges a firearm or arrow, and injures or kills another person, to do the following: 1. Provide his/her name and address to the other person, 2. Render assistance to the other per-

son, 3. Obtain immediate medical or hospital care, and 4. Report the accident without delay to law enforcement officials.

5. In addition, every person involved in a hunting accident must render a written report to the DNR within 10 days.

Failure to comply with the above requirements is punishable by a penalty up to $5,000 or imprisonment not more than one year, or both. – from the DNR Web site

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What's new in 2009 STATEWIDE – There will be no EarnA-Buck requirements in management units outside the CWD management zone. The only units that have Earn-ABuck regulations in 2009 are units inside the CWD managements units.

• Whole deer carcass movement from the CWD management zone to elsewhere in the state is restricted. The import of whole cervid carcasses (deer, elk and moose) into Wisconsin from

areas within states or provinces that have CWD is also restricted.

• A new law which creates a hunting mentorship program for novice hunters has been passed and took effect Sept. 1, 2009. Under the new law, a novice hunter must be at least 10 years old, possess the appropriate hunting license, permits and tags and must hunt with a mentor who is 18 years of age or older.

The novice hunter need not first com-

plete hunter education to obtain a hunting license or hunt, but may only hunt within arm's reach of a mentor. The mentor must have a current valid hunting approval and must have completed a hunter education course if born on or after Jan. 1, 1973. The fee for hunting approvals issued to youth ages 10 and 11 will be reduced. Visit the DNR Web site or call 888-936-7463 for more information.

• Baiting and feeding is prohibited in Wood and Marathon counties.

• Four-day antlerless only deer hunts – There will be a Dec. 10 – 13 antlerless only hunt for all units statewide (including those units north of Hwy. 8) except state park units and nonquota units. – from the DNR Web site

Northern forest gun deer season hunting outlook SPOONER - With another late opening date for this year’s nine-day deer gun season northern deer hunters are again being advised to prepare for changing weather conditions. And like last year, rutting behavior will likely be over by opening weekend.

Hunting success will be influenced by weather conditions, which change quickly in late November, and how deer respond to the acorn drop. Of late, the area has seen more rain and snow than in past years.

There was an excellent acorn crop throughout much of the northern forest this year and deer will be seeking these areas to put on fat for the winter. DNR’s strategy going into the 2009 season will be to rebuild the herd in areas where we saw a decline in the deer populations. In other areas, we believe we can provide adequate pressure on the herd with a bucks plus quota season to keep the units closer to healthy overwinter goals.

A deer herd going into winter closer to goals and in balance with available food is critical to survive the winter

since no one can predict the type of winter that may be in store for us.

The 2007-08 winter was hard on deer and it was followed with a long, delayed spring which reduced the numbers of fawns born and likely affected fawn survival. These two factors resulted in direct mortality and reduced recruitment going into the 2008 season.

The 2008-09 winter was much kinder to the northern deer herd compared to the one in 2007-08. This past year we had a moderate winter and a more normal spring that increased recruitment over 2007-08, but fawn production is still below the long-term average.

As was predicted, the 2007-08 winter was one of many factors that reduced the buck kill during the 2008 gun deer season. We will be seeing the impact of the 2007-08 winter and spring for several years because there will be a missing or reduced age class of deer. This year there will be fewer yearling bucks, next year fewer 2-1/2-year-old bucks, and the year after that, fewer 3-1/2-year-old bucks, etc.

Of the 45 deer management units that primarily comprise the Northern Region, only two will be in herd control

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Firearm safety in your home STATEWIDE – Every time you pick up a firearm, you pick up a responsibility. Safe storage of your firearms is also your responsibility.

The rules of home firearms safety are few in number and easy to follow. It is extremely important that these rules be strictly obeyed. Equally important is the development of the proper attitude toward firearms. An attitude of respect and seriousness should always be encouraged and maintained when dealing with guns. In the beginning, this may require a conscious effort, but as time passes it becomes automatic and safety becomes instinctive.

• Unload all firearms before taking them into the home. Simple reason dictates that firearms should be loaded only when in the field or on the range.

At all others times, during travel and especially in the home, they should be kept unloaded.

• Never handle or show guns without first carefully checking to be sure they are unloaded. Open the action and keep it open until the gun is again ready for storage. Never assume that a firearm is unloaded, ever if it was checked only a few minutes earlier. And don’t trust the safety to compensate for unsafe gun handling – Like all mechanical devices, safeties can malfunction, and in any case, they are only intended to supplement human care and intelligence.

Among experienced gun handlers there is a kind of ritual that is repeated whenever a firearm is shown or examined. The person picking up the gun opens the action and checks to make sure it is not loaded. When the gun is handed over to the second person, he goes through the entire procedure again. This is not an insult to the original handler. In fact, most shooting veterans take it as a sign of gun-savvy and

competence, because there is just no way to be overcautious about firearms safety.

• Long arms, such as rifles and shotguns, should be stowed securely in racks or cabinets, preferably locked.

Handguns should be stored in a locked cabinet or drawer. Locked storage is particular important if there are children in the home. Standing a shotgun in the closet corner or keeping a pistol in the desk does not do the job. If the proper storage facilities are not available, trigger locks should be purchased. Different types are available for use on all kinds of guns, including revolvers and pistols, and they prevent even a fully loaded gun from being fired.

On the practical side, guns should be stored in a reasonably dry environment but away from exposure to heat. Dampness causes rust and heat can bake the wood of stocks and grips to the point of

cracking or splitting.

• All ammunition should be kept under lock and in a location separate from firearms for complete safety.

Again, this is especially important if there are children in the home. An extra measure of safety can be had by storing ammunition in another room or on a different floor level. The objective is to create a situation in which conscious effort is required to bring firearms and ammunition together. Obviously the keys to all storage areas must be kept away from children.

• When handling firearms, always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Avoid horseplay at all times – guns are not toys and they must be handled with respect. Common sense must be used in choosing the safest direction to point the muzzle. “Down” is not always the safest direction and neither is “up.”

– from the DNR Web site

Blaze orange requirements STATEWIDE – In any area of the state where a firearm deer season is open (including the regular nine-day hunt, muzzleloader season, December fourday antlerless only hunts and CWD hunts), no person may hunt any game, except waterfowl, unless at least 50 percent of the person’s outer clothing above the waist is colored blaze orange.

A hat, if worn, must be at least 50 percent blaze orange. Faded or stained blaze orange clothing is unsafe and may not meet law requirements. Camo-blaze that is 50 percent blaze orange is legal, but is not as visible as solid blaze clothing. One-hundred-percent solid blaze orange is recommended. Note: Blaze orange requirements do not apply to those hunters participating in legal night hunting (i.e. raccoon) from onehalf hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.

All ground blinds used on DNR-controlled lands (does not include MFL or FCL lands) during any gun deer season must display at least 144 square inches of solid blaze orange material visible from all directions around the blind.

Also, all unoccupied ground blinds on DNR lands must have the owner’s customer ID number and name and

address attached in a manner that is visible and legible near the entrance to the blind. Exception: blinds which are being used for waterfowl hunting do not need to display the blaze orange.

Ground blind frequently asked questions

Can I just hang a 12-inch by 12-inch blaze orange flag on the top of my blind? No, because not all 144 square inches of the 12-inch by 12-inch blaze orange flag or piece of material will be visible in all directions, 360 degrees around the blind at all times.

Can I attach multiple small pieces of blaze orange on the outside of my blind if the total square inches is equal to 144 square inches? No, multiple small pieces of blaze orange are not legal because the requirement is that when looking at the blind from any direction there must be at least one solid patch (i.e. one piece) of blaze orange visible which is at least 144 square inches in size.

Can I just wrap a 144-inch-long piece of blaze orange flagging tape that is 1 inch wide around my blind? No, because while a narrow strip of blaze orange may be 144 square inches, if it is

wrapping around the blind and only 25 percent of the material is visible from each side, the minimum requirement is not met.

Can I use camo-blaze-orange pattern? No, camo blaze orange does not

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Wildlife Violator Compact STATEWIDE – The State of Wisconsin is a participating member of the Wildlife Violator Compact. The Wildlife Violator Compact is an agreement between participating states that prohibits a person whose hunting, fishing or trapping privileges are suspended in a participating state from obtaining licenses or permits, or participating in those activities in all participating states.

• If your hunting, trapping or fishing privileges are suspended or revoked for a fish- or wildlife-related violation by any of the member states after April 15, 2008, you may not engage in those activities in Wisconsin or purchase any license, permit or tag that authorizes those activities in Wisconsin during the period of the revo-

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• If a person is cited for a wildlife violation in this state and fails to pay or appear in court, Wisconsin will revoke all that person’s hunting, fishing and trapping privileges and will communicate that information to that person’s home state and other participating states. The participating states included: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. – from the DNR Web site

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Deer gun season hunting reminders SPOONER — The following reminders will help ensure all hunters and nonhunters have a safe and enjoyable 2009 deer gun season: Carcass disposal: Hunters should plan ahead about where they will dispose of deer carcasses. Disposal of animal carcasses on state or other public lands is littering and subject to fines.

Hunters should dispose of deer carcasses either far off-road on private lands (with landowner permission) or through their local garbage disposal company.

Shooting/hunting on roads can be a deadly practice: Deer hunters are reminded that shooting from public roads or roadsides is an unsafe practice – and it’s illegal.

“Vehicles, people, homes and other buildings concentrate near roads making an accident more likely to happen from a rifle shot,” said Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Safety Specialist Chris Wunrow.

Knowing your target and what is beyond is more critical when a road is nearby, the safety specialist said. To be legal, hunters must be at least 50 feet from the center of the roadway.

A public road is any road shown on an official Department of Transportation county highway map. Maps showing county highways may be obtained at DOT offices. Another important aspect of hunting concerns the ethical pursuit of game. Unless the hunter is physically handicapped and unable to

get into the field, hunting is an activity that must be done in the woods, marshes and fields. Road hunters and road hunting leads to trespass and safety problems and reflects poorly on the majority of hunters who hunt ethically and responsibly.

Timber theft: Each year public and private landowners discover the loss of firewood or Christmas trees after the deer gun season. County and federal property owners provide permits to cut firewood and Christmas trees. The permits cost only a few dollars and can be picked up at most county forest administrator offices and forest service stations. Written permission to remove timber for firewood or Christmas trees should be obtained from the private

landowner. Timber theft carries a hefty fine.

Hunting from moving vehicles: Hunting from any moving vehicle is against the law, unsafe, and is an unethical way to hunt. “Each year,” said Wunrow “conservation wardens cite hunters for having uncased and loaded guns on allterrain vehicle, snowmobile or fourwheeled-drive truck.” He added that bouncing down a trail or woods road with a loaded gun is an accident waiting to happen. Play it safe and maintain the integrity of the sport by unloading and casing any firearm before a vehicle is under way. — from WDNR

Top 10 most asked gun deer season questions SPOONER – Wisconsin’s deer gun hunt is one of the most exciting times of the year for many residents, but it is important for everyone to follow the rules and regulations for gun deer season so that everyone stays safe in the woods. Here are some answers to the 10 more frequently asked questions: 1. Can I tag an antlerless deer with the herd control tag I received with my deer hunting license? The Herd Control/ CWD tag received with your license is valid only in herd control or CWD deer management units. Most units in the north this year are not herd control units but instead are regular units. Hunters who want to harvest an antlerless deer in a regular unit must purchase a bonus tag. Keep in mind that not all units have bonus tags and others have only a limited number available.

2. Can I hunt the day before deer season? No! Hunting is not allowed on the Friday preceding the gun deer season, except for waterfowl hunting. A landowner and the family members may sight in firearms on the Friday

before the nine-day deer gun season on their private property. This law does not allow them to hunt, but only to sight in firearms. Firearms may also be sighted in at an established range during this period.

3. Can I take my child hunting without a gun or license? Yes. He or she can tag along to observe the hunt. We recommend anyone in the woods wear blaze orange.

4. What handguns are legal for deer hunting? Deer may be hunted with handguns loaded with center-fire cartridges of .22 caliber or larger that have a minimum barrel length of 5-1/2 inches measured from the muzzle to the firing pin with the action closed.

5. What are the casing requirements for firearms? The rule is as follows: “Enclosed in a carrying case” for firearms means completely contained in a gun case expressly made for that purpose which is fully enclosed by being zipped, snapped, buckled, tied or otherwise fastened, with no portion of the firearm exposed. No person may place,

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6. Can someone else transport my deer after it’s legally tagged and registered? Yes. Any person may transport a lawfully taken deer if it is properly tagged and registered, whether they possess a hunting license or not.

7. Once I have killed a deer, can I continue to hunt? Any member of a group gun deer hunting party may kill a deer for another member of the party with a firearm if both of the following conditions exist: • At the time and place of the kill, the person who kills the deer is in contact with the person for whom the deer is killed. Contact means visual or voice contact without the aid of any mechanical or electronic amplifying device other than a hearing aid.

• The person for whom the deer is killed possesses a current, unused deer carcass tag that is authorized for use on the deer killed. The person killing the deer may not leave the deer unattended until after it is tagged.

8. Can I hunt small game during the deer season? Yes, if the season is open, and with the exception of waterfowl hunting, if 50 percent of the person’s outer clothing above the waist is blaze orange.

9. Can I use a light to shine wild animals? Persons may not use, or possess with intent to use, a light for shining any wild animal while hunting or in possession of a firearm, bow and arrow or crossbow. Further, between Sept. 15 and Dec. 31, during the hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., you may not use any light for shining wild animals.

10. What do I do if I lose my hunter education certificate? Wisconsin law requires that anyone born after Jan. 1, 1973, must have successfully completed a hunter education course before he or she purchases any hunting license. This certificate must be presented when a license is purchased. If lost, a duplicate can be obtained by going in person or applying through the mail to a Department of Natural Resources license sales office. The current fee is $2.75.

For answers to additional questions, consult the Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations pamphlet – available at businesses where licenses are sold, county clerk offices, and all Department of Natural Resources offices. – from the WDNR

Good luck, hunters!

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Watch your clocks!

• Times listed are one-half hour before sunrise to 20 minutes after sunset.

• Firearm hunting prohibited on Nov. 20.

• Calculating hunting hours: Determine your location in either the Northern or Southern Area and add the minutes shown in the zone in which you are hunting to the opening and closing times listed in the

Northern Area Hunting Hours table.

• Night hunting: Coyote, fox, raccoon or unprotected species may be hunted without hunting hour restrictions except: 1. During the bow deer season when hunting hours listed in the the regulation book apply to bow hunting all species.

2. During the regular gun deer season from Nov. 21 - Nov. 29 in nonmetro units when normal hunting hours apply to hunting all species.

• Caution: Consult your migratory bird regulations pamphlet for migratory bird hunting hours including woodcock, crows, doves, snipe and rails.

Chart (R) is the 2009 northern hunting hours for Zone A.

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Planning your fall hunting trip also means having your gear in proper working order. Firearms should be cleaned and closely inspected for any signs of mechanical wear that could result in a problem in the field.

Firearms aren't the only items that need to be checked well in advance of a hunting trip. Clothing and other equipment should also be inspected for signs of wear and tear. Anything that might cause you to compromise safety should be repaired, discarded or replaced.

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K - Keep your finger out of the trigger guard until ready to shoot.

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Game calls The call came through while I was on the phone, so I didn’t answer it.

A few minutes later, another call came in – same person, and this time they left a message. It was my good friend Neil Bygd, and the message was simply put, “I smoked a big buck tonight, gimme a call.”

Marty Normally I’d write this one off as a hoax, mostly because I had done it Seeger to him on more than one occasion and it was probably my turn to be the butt-end of a joke. After I tried The calling him back a couple of times Bottom with no answer, I figured it had to be true, and sent a text to my friend Line Wade Lamphere who I knew would be in the loop.

“Did Neil hit one tonight?”

Less than a minute later, Wade texted back to confirm the situation.

“Yep. He said a 10pt. He and Miller were going to look for it.”

For the rest of my Monday evening there were frenzied texts back and forth to one another about a situation Wade and I really knew nothing about. All we really knew is that it was a big 10-pointer, the shot looked good, and Neil and Josh Miller were busy tracking it.

Had I answered my phone when Neil had called the first time, I may have joined in on the tracking efforts, but it was getting late and both Wade and I were 50 miles away in opposite directions from where the events were unfolding. It was also uncertain if they’d even recover the deer that night. Either way, it was exciting to chat about, and it made for a suspenseful evening.

Before heading off to bed that night I received a call from Neil, who explained that they were going to back out and planned to look for the buck in the morning. The decision to end the search is never easy, and a sleepless night is usually ahead, but daylight provides the ability to do a better job at tracking. For Neil it proved to be the best thing given the situation.

I too, lost a bit of sleep thinking about it that night, and I hadn’t even been there, but because of the constant connection with the cell phone, it felt as though we were helping out in their efforts.

Just after arriving at work Tuesday morning my cell phone displayed a picture of a fine 10-pointer. Neil

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The cell phone photo on the left shows a 10-point buck shot by Neil Bygd on Monday, Oct. 19. The photo on the right was taken by a trail camera in July, and is believed to be the same deer. – Photos submitted had his buck, and I had a photo even before he and his trophy had left the woods. It wasn’t long afterward that a host of other friends were aware of his success, all courtesy of my cell phone. The photo was eventually forwarded onto my e-mail as well, and on to more people who shared his success as well.

In today’s world it seems like we can’t live without cell phones. I can’t remember the last time I’ve left home without one, and most of the time I’ll take it to the woods and chat via text with friends while sitting in the deer stand to pass time.

What’s wrong with this picture? One of the main reasons we hunt is to get away from it all, far from work, people, television sets and yes, cell phones. But the cell phone has added a unique dimension to hunting that can allow us to be part of something without actually being there. Trail cameras offer a similar way to stay connected to wildlife without actually being

there.

It’s unfortunate, in a way, that today’s society seems to crave the need to know everything that’s going on the minute it happens. I can still remember when you actually had to be close to the phone at home in order to find out if someone got their buck, or make frequent passes by the registration stations to ogle at the success of others.

If anything, technology makes things a lot more convenient and a lot more exciting, but sometimes, we need to take a step back; leave the cell phone in the car and focus on the real reasons we hunt. The friends can wait until after the hunt to find out if you’ve taken that buck of a lifetime. Or not. I’m still bringing my phone with on most of my hunts, for emergency purposes only, of course. Maybe I’ll just turn it off completely, and only use it the minute after I take a trophy buck. We’ll see.

Ask fifirrst and say thanks STATEWIDE – Wisconsin landowners appreciate those people who ask permission to hunt and say thanks afterward. This builds important landowner-hunter trust. Remember, entering private lands without permission is illegal and creates a negative image for all hunters. – from the DNR Web site

Gino Lonetti arrowed this 9-point buck Sunday, Nov. 8, with an 18-inch inside spread. Lonetti is a freshman at Frederic High School. – Photo submitted

Finding public land open to hunting STATEWIDE – The DNR Web site provides detailed maps showing public lands in your area.

Go to dnr.wi.gov and click on the hunting link.

On the left side of the screen under “Hunting Opportunities” click on “Wildlife Recreation Lands” to find a state wildlife area near you that is open to hunting. – from the DNR Web site

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A simpler approach to archery Luck resident Steve Kelch finds solace making his own bows

by Marty Seeger LUCK – Technological advances in archery in the past 20 years have dramatically changed the way people think, shoot and hunt. At one time, an arrow flying at 150 fps was considered fast, but in today’s world of archery, bows can exceed well over 300 fps.

Wooden arrow shafts were once the only option but have since been replaced by aluminum arrows and more recently, carbon arrows have taken the place of aluminum. The evolutionary list of archery advancements could go on and on, but it’s not uncommon to find those still taking a simpler and more traditional approach to archery.

Steve Kelch of Luck grew up shooting recurve and straight fiberglass bows. He can still remember the ones he’d purchased at the Holiday stores in the early ‘60s, and remembers the first Bear recurve he bought in 1971 from what was then the Indianhead Sport Shop in Cumberland.

It was in the 1980s when Kelch picked up the compound craze, and he continued to use one until 1997 before realiz-

A bow by the name of “Thumbs up” was given to the daughter of Steve Kelch, because the tips of the bow resembled someone giving a thumbs up. The inset photo shows the tip, or nock, which was made from an antler.

My dragging mother-in-law Persistence paid off last week in my quest for a buck – and the persistence of my mother-in-law’s desire to help drag my deer from the woods paid off as well. It was Marty quite a day, and it all happened a little too Seeger fast, as it usually does.

This particular outing occurred Nov. 4, The and like any other Bottom Wednesday, it was crunch time here at Line the Inter-County Leader. On a normal day, after locking in seven or eight hours I’m usually free to go by noon, and I try to use these evenings as a means to get out and hunt or fish, and the wife usually expects me not to be home for dinner.

With the rut nearly in full force, and the recent daylight saving time changes, I nearly sprinted out the door and drove home to pack my things and drive the 40 miles to where I hunt.

It was a perfectly mild evening and

Luck resident Steve Kelch takes aim at a target in his backyard with a longbow he crafted out of Osage orange, a tree native to the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. – Photos by Marty Seeger ing that shooting a compound just wasn’t for him anymore.

“I guess I kind of got discouraged with how technical it was getting. They were getting shorter and shorter and it was getting harder to shoot them with fingers,” Kelch said. He admits that it took him a little while to get back into shooting form with a recurve, especially without sights, but he soon began to enjoy shooting them again.

In 2000, he attended a Luck community-education program taught by a local bow maker by the name of Tony Jenson, who has taught the class for several years. Each year, the class meets for about three hours each week in a nineweek period, and from that Kelch made his first longbow out of hickory. He set the goal to harvest a deer with his homemade longbow, and since then Kelch has taken several nice deer, including a large 10-pointer in 2002 with a recurve.

“It’s been fun,” Kelch said from his small woodworking shop east of Luck.

“I’ve had several that didn’t work out, too, and broke a few, but it’s a learning process, and you keep trying. Once you make a mistake, you know not to do that again.”

For several years Kelch has worked at St. Croix Valley Hardwoods in Luck, where he currently operates the dry kilns, but hasn’t done a lot of woodworking with his job. He has made some furniture pieces however at home, which is why he originally built his woodworking shop. These days it seems that making longbows has taken up much of the priorities in the shop at

his residence, and since 2000 he’s made around 20 bows out of several different types of wood including hickory, ash, Osage orange and other materials such as bamboo just to name a few. He says that roughly 50 hours of work goes into each one from start to finish.

“It was more work than I thought it was going to be, and a little more time,” Kelch admits, but he enjoys it as a hobby, and enjoys constructing bows for friends and family. Although his handcrafted work is professionally done, and his bows shoot exceptionally well, he’s sold just one, and another was made specifically for a church auction.

His sister-in-law ended up drawing the lucky ticket for that particular bow, meaning all have remained in the family except one.

From the start Kelch was really only interested in being able to take a deer with a homemade longbow, but his interests have changed slightly. He’s currently working on making all of his equipment from scratch, right down to the finger tab, arrows and even broadheads. He’ll use sinew from a deer to tie everything together, and the fletching on his arrows are made from the feathers of a wild turkey he harvested last spring.

“I’m going to try and make some blades this year, and cut my own nocks, and complete my goal as far as everything being made by myself,” Kelch said.

Last summer, Kelch enjoyed a trip to Anchorage, Alaska, to visit his sister and stumbled across a unique find by chance. Much of his knowledge on bow

on the drive there, I spotted a small buck in the field looking for does. With three hours left of daylight, and bucks in the fields, I had a good feeling about what the afternoon would bring. Usually I’ll swing into the in-laws’ before heading out, and seeing my mother-inlaw Joyce’s Jeep in the driveway I stopped to say hi.

“Hello, anybody home?” I yelled, nearly stopping in midsentence seeing her napping on the couch. It seemed a little early for her to be home from work, but I remembered that she can get terrible migraine headaches (not from me) and slowly backed out of the house and headed for the woods.

It was nearly 2:30 p.m. by the time I finally got settled into my tree stand, and it wasn’t much past 3 p.m., when I spotted movement across a CRP field.

One glance in the binoculars sent my heart fluttering and I started to shake.

The buck was wider than anything I’d ever seen before, and he was heading straight toward my tree. I eased my bow off the hanger and tried not to look at his antlers and he made it to just under 30 yards and turned. In a second the arrow was released, and in 10 minutes I could see that I had my buck. A flurry of text messages were sent in the next half hour, and knowing I’d need help with the deer I headed back to the

in-laws to make some calls.

Joyce was busy stoking a fire when I got there and instantly wanted to help.

She knew the father-in-law wouldn’t be home anytime soon and that I didn’t really have anyone ready to help so early in the afternoon. She threw her name out there several times during my phone calling process to find help, but I casually declined, knowing that she was indeed home with a migraine.

She insisted that she felt better, but I insisted that I’d never live it down if the father-in-law or their daughter found out I’d asked her for help while she suffered a migraine. Sometimes stories get twisted around on that side of the family as I’ve come to find out, or simply blown out of proportion.

“I’ve done this before you know,” she exclaimed, and I finally caved. The next thing I knew we were grabbing rope, cameras, gutting gloves and a knife. I had a feeling we’d be in the woods for a long time that evening.

After barking orders about how to take the best possible photo, gutting the deer, and trying to convince Joyce that we didn’t need any rope, (mostly because neither of us knew how to tie a good knot) it was time for the dreaded drag back to the truck. Fortunately, before we could get more than 30 yards with the deer, my friend Willy had

making has come from his class in 2000 and books such as The “Traditional Bowyer’s Bible.” One article in particular mentioned the use of whalebone, or baleen, as something used in the bowmaking process. The whalebone is a plate found in the mouth of a whale that enables it to feed and filter food. It was an interesting find for Kelch, who already has it lined on the backing of a bow, which could increase its speed and durability. On one of his outings in Alaska Kelch said he just happened to come across an Eskimo who had been selling it along the street.

“The only way I could could take it out of the state was to buy it from an Eskimo,” Kelch said, adding otherwise that it’s illegal to transport items like that from the state.

Kelch is well on his way to reaching his final goal, and says he’ll continue to make bows for as long as people in his family want them. He encourages others to get started on their own bow, and those who are interested will get an opportunity to do so later this winter.

According to Jenson, who has been teaching the class for several years, the Luck Community Education will be running another class which begins on the first Thursday in February from 6-9 p.m. The class runs for about nine weeks. More information on the class can be found in future articles in the Inter-County Leader.

A 10-point buck adorns the wall at the home of Steve Kelch. He took the buck in 2002 with a recurve.

With a little help from the motherin-law, this buck was eventually hauled out of the woods last week without a problem. – Photo by Joyce Hill responded to my phone call and came to help drag the deer. Had he not shown up to help, Joyce and I might still be out there. Perhaps we learned a little something about what we aren’t good at, and can learn from it all. In the end I applaud our effort, and admire her persistence to help.

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Special hunt for hunters with disabilities Lynn Kruger shot this doe while hunting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, along with from help guide Steve Jacobs.

Gene Moe of Spooner took a nice doe and is pictured next to a Ranger donated by the Polaris Company to be used during the disability deer hunt for hunters and guides to gain access to donated land.

Dennis Niday of Rockford, Ill., is shown here with a nice 9-pointer. Also pictured are (L to R): Dick Niday, Peter Ward and Kyle Ward. Close to 3,000 acres of land were donated for the hunt this year, which included about 24 RIGHT: Charles participants who harvested 18 deer in total.

Jensen was guided

by Kyle Anderson when he took this – Photos submitted doe.

Randy Goglin took this nice 9pointer during the Oct. 3-11 disability deer hunt, with the help of Rodney Brust poses with guides Al Briese, Dave Hraychuck a 6-pointer he took with help and landowner Ed Dittbrenner. from guide Steve Jacobs.

Jan Pries of Amery harvested a pair of does during the disability deer hunt, with help from guide Scott Hansen.

Youth see success through cold and snow In over three years of working with the Inter-County Leader I’ve never encountered so many bright and smiling faces in such a short period of time. Several hunters Marty are featured this week on the outdoor pages Seeger from the Oct. 10-11 youth gun hunt that took place recently, The and from the looks on Bottom their faces you can definitely see that the Line season was another huge success. No doubt several thousand other youth hunters across the state were successful as well, which says a lot about the special youth hunting program that got its start back in 2000. It’s also nice to see some familiar faces from last year’s youth hunt, which shows our youth have a desire to give hunting another try.

The youth hunt not only seems to be growing but has become somewhat of a new tradition celebrated by many families across the state, and for good reason. Not only are the conditions right for deer movement but the odds of bagging a first deer are pretty high. There’s limited pressure from other hunters, and the deer tend to be in natural patterns as opposed to what you might find in the regular nine-day gun hunt.

One of the many reasons for offering

Emily Amundson (L) took this 6-point buck that weighed 156 pounds, and Megan Amundson took these two does within 20 minutes during the youth hunt Oct. 10-11. – Photos submitted the early youth hunts is to give youth a chance to hunt in a more controlled setting, and this year was the first in which 10- and 11-year-olds were able to hunt alongside a mentor. Perhaps not as many took part in this year’s hunt, but by next season the numbers will certainly grow as the success of others slowly catches on. One comment in particular caught my attention over the weekend when a proud parent was talking about the success of their daughter, who had harvested her first deer. The young girl noted that several of her friends admired her success and thought that they too might want to give the youth hunt a try someday. The

statement says a lot about the popularity of hunting, given the fact that her friends are the type that might not otherwise give hunting a try. Given the right connections, however, they too might make hunting a part of their lives.

One of the main components of the youth hunt is to give them a great experience so that they’ll want to continue to hunt year after year. Those that tagged their first deer over the weekend will hopefully come back for another year, and maybe they’ll even pass a similar tradition to their own kids someday. Each hunt holds its own special memory, but that first deer of

Burdett Mueller of St. Croix Falls harvested this buck during the special hunt for hunters with disabilities in early October.

your life is something you won‘t soon forget, and I have yet to find a person who doesn’t remember every detail of their first deer with a bow or gun.

Another reason for offering early youth hunts, is that the weather conditions are usually much better than they are in mid-November. This can make hunting a little more pleasurable for some, but those who were out on both Saturday and Sunday might have found that the snowy conditions resembled weather you might see on opening day of the regular nine-day gun-hunting season. That still didn’t seem to deter very many people from hitting the woods, and that says a lot about the parents, mentors, those simply willing to volunteer their time to do their part in sharing not only their land but also their love of the outdoors.

Something you may not get from seeing the photos are the comments from the parents, grandparents or other relatives that want others to share in their success by sending in the photos. From a couple of simple sentences littered with exclamation points and praise, you can nearly feel their excitement, and I’m sure their proud smiles must be jumping out just as much as the smile on the hunters in the photo when they forward them on. It’s a part of the experience that speaks volumes about who’s involved and why we hunt.

Bringing families together through the act of hunting is something special, and hopefully all youth that hunted last weekend felt just a little more connected to their families, friends or mentors who took them out into the woods. I hope they’ll continue to share those experiences with their families and friends for the rest of their lives.

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Fulfilling a lifelong dream Local man takes dream to upper reaches of British Columbia

by Marty Seeger FREDERIC – Rich Peterson of Lewis had been picturing the rug of a large, Alaskan mountain goat on the wall at his uncle’s home since the early 1960s.

When he first laid eyes on the large, snow-white hide, he started dreaming of someday going on a hunt similar to what his uncle experienced, and in late October of this year, he finally fulfilled that dream on an adventure in the mountains of British Columbia, with a little help from his wife, Renee.

“Before I turned 50 my wife said ‘you better get in gear, you’ve been talking about it your whole life,’” Peterson said.

After over a year of research, planning and getting in shape, Peterson was on his way. He took a 1,600-mile scenic drive through much of Montana and crossed into British Columbia before arriving in the small village of Radium Hot Springs, which can be found on a map about 150 miles southwest of Calgary.

Peterson booked the hunt through Kootenay Outfitters, and despite an excellent mountain goat population in the 900 square miles operated by outfitter John Parker, only three goat tags are actually awarded to the outfitter’s zone each year. For Peterson, his seven-day hunt was actually pushed back one week because the outfitter had another moose and goat hunter still in camp.

Unfortunately, by the first day of his hunt on Oct. 23, mountain goats were in migration and heading to the parks where hunting is not permitted, and heavy snow was blanketing the higher elevations. It seemed from the start that one of the most challenging hunts in the world, on some of the most unforgiving terrain, just got much more difficult.

The weather in Radium Hot Springs was about 34 degrees at night, and 50 degrees by day. In the mountains, however, the weather was about 8 degrees at night and in the low 20s by day.

Peterson and the 22-year-old guide, Haymish McDonald, took a long journey by horseback to a second camp separate from the outfitters base camp,

The first-ever wolf taken by a hunter at Kootenay Outfitters in British Columbia was shot by Rich Peterson in late October.

Rich Peterson of Lewis had an adventurous hunt in pursuit of mountain goats in British Columbia and completed a lifelong dream in the process. – Photos courtesy of Rich Peterson

Rich Peterson stands near just one of several majestic scenes in the heart of the Kootenay Mountains. which had the appeal similar to that of an old ice shanty. On their way into camp on the first day, Peterson noticed something a little different about the landscape.

“I had seen two black spots and I knew it wasn’t bears,” he said.

Scampering away from an old slashing where loggers had been were at least two wolves Peterson could spot, and with a wolf tag in his pocket, he decided to go after one. After watching the wolves for a brief moment, one of them paused for a second at about 250 yards, and he became the first-ever hunter to harvest a wolf while hunting with the outfitter. Peterson said there’s an overabundance of wolves in the area and several of the Canadian residents he spoke to had complaints.

“They shoot them like we shoot coyotes around here,” Peterson said.

Peterson and McDonald arrived in camp the first night with bare necessities – a couple of packages of frozen meat and various other freeze-dried items. The stove wasn’t working right and blew wood smoke into the shack rather than out.

“It was pretty rough that first night,”

Venison barbecue 1 (16 ounces) bottle of Italian-style salad dressing 4 (1/2 pound) venison steaks

Marinate the venison meat over night in the Italian dressing. Flip over at least one time during the marinade.

Cook meat on the grill over medium-high heat. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until done to your taste.

Peterson remarked, but once the two got settled into camp, the hunt was on.

Efforts pay off Peterson and McDonald spent the first 5-1/2 days of a seven-day hunt without a single sighting of a mountain goat. They spent the majority of the time on horseback glassing the mountainsides, braving the elements, soaking in the breathtaking scenery and navigating the treacherous terrain.

“At times, it felt as though humans shouldn’t even be there,” Peterson said, and spoke of one day where they came to a ledge looking for tracks and spent time glassing the mountains.

“The last part of the ledge was shale slide with snow and ice on it, and I was like, ‘I got a toehold but if I slip, it could be bad news,’” Peterson explained.

Finally, on the afternoon of the fifth day of the hunt Peterson was the first to spot a goat.

“I was glassing up behind where we were looking, and I had seen this sandcolored spot that was big as the head of

Rich Peterson’s 22-year-old guide, Haymish McDonald, with a full pack frame. a pin with 50-power binoculars,” he said.

The hunters watched from a distance until dark, and because of the breeding season they noticed the billy (male) also had company with a nannie (female) and its kid. The next morning, Peterson and McDonald woke at 5 a.m. and climbed three hours in the dark to get where they spotted the mountain goats the evening before.

“We couldn’t see where they had bedded, so we came partway down the mountain and crossed underneath them,” Peterson said.

As they maneuvered their way around the mountain, Peterson said they decided to take a break and heat some water for soup. Before they could, the mountain goat they had seen the evening before popped out of the brush at around 100 yards away. Peterson had to back up and adjust his body to make an awkward shot around a tree before firing a round from his Pre-‘64 Winchester Model 70 .300. Although the mountain goat took one step and was gone, Peterson had made a solid shot.

After the shot, Peterson said his “long-legged mountain kid” climbed to the top of an ice-filled cliff to ensure the animal had expired, and after a quick second shot, the mountain goat fell hundreds of feet before finally coming to a rest at the base of a cliff. The fall broke one of its horns in the process. According to Peterson’s taxidermist, about 65 percent of the mountain goats shot suffer a similar fate after a lethal shot.

Peterson’s trophy was aged at 7 years old, and was large bodied at around 350 pounds. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime hunt, but Peterson says he already has his eyes on a possible Alaskan Dall sheep hunt in the future. Although the hunt can be quite spendy, he takes it as something anyone can do if they just plan, and find time to do it, especially if they love it.

“You got those excuses where you can’t afford it, or you can’t take time from work or something stupid or this and that … you just gotta go, otherwise you’re not going to,” Peterson said.

CWD deer testing results by county STATEWIDE – Listed are CWD test results from local counties where deer tissue samples have been collected. It includes data released through Nov. 5, 2009.

Burnett: 1,001 deer sampled, 1,001 deer analyzed; Douglas: 938 deer sampled, 938 deer analyzed;

Polk: 885 deer sampled, 885 deer analyzed; St. Croix: 475 deer sampled, 474 deer analyzed; Washburn: 1,123 deer sampled, 1,123 deer analyzed.

None of the deer analyzed tested positive for CWD. – from the DNR Web site

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Volunteers needed to help monitor wolf population in the state Wolf tracking training sessions and ecology courses set MADISON - People interested in volunteering to help locate and count gray wolves and other forest carnivores in the coming year can learn how at a series of upcoming training sessions.

In Wisconsin wolves are a protected wild animal under state law, and due to court action on July 1, are

Tree stands are very popular with Wisconsin’s hunters STATEWIDE – Tree stands are very popular with Wisconsin hunters — especially those who hunt with archery equipment. Stands help hunters see (or “sight”) game and decrease the chance their scent will spook prey.

Tree stands can, however, be an accident waiting to happen if they’re used carelessly or incorrectly.

“One out of three hunters will fall from a tree stand sometime during his or her hunting lifetime,” says Tim Lawhern, hunter education administrator for the Department of Natural Resources .

Falls can be prevented. Follow these precautions to avoid accidents.

Check your stand

again an endangered species under federal law.

Volunteer trackers are assigned survey blocks in forest portions of northern and central Wisconsin, and are asked to conduct three or more surveys in their assigned block each winter. Information they gather can be compiled with that of other volunteers to aid Department of Natural Resources biologists in evaluating wolf populations.

Wolf and Carnivore Tracker Training sessions remaining are: • Dec. 5, Babcock, Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center, one mile north of Hwy. 173 along CTH X. • Dec. 5-6, Grantsburg, Crex Meadow Visitor Center, along CTH D, one mile north of Grantsburg.

• Dec. 12, Tomahawk, Treehaven UW-Stevens Point Field Station on Pickerel Creek Road off CTH A. Training sessions will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Applicants should register as soon as possible because space is limited. Please try to register at least two weeks before each session. There is a small fee for the classes. The training at Crex Meadows near Grantsburg on Dec. 5-6 will be by world-renowned tracker, Dr. James Halfpenny. Cost of the workshop has yet to be determined.

Details about the volunteer tracking program and the wolf ecology and tracking training sessions are available on the Department of Natural Resources Web site.

In late winter 2009 DNR biologists counted between 626 and 662 wolves in the state, including 599 or more outside Indian reservations. As of early fall, 62 wolves were being radio tracked by Wisconsin DNR pilots.

Normally about one-third of the state packs are monitored by radio-telemetry, the remaining packs are monitored by DNR and volunteer trackers.

In 2009, 174 volunteer trackers surveyed 88,200square-mile survey blocks covering 8,062 miles of snow-covered roads and trails. Volunteers averaged 4.2 surveys per block, covering 91.6 miles, conducting 15 hours of tracking per block and detected more than 367 different wolves.

Most importantly and every time… tell someone when you’ll be home and (exactly) where you’ll be.

Plan ahead. Some mishaps occur when hunters are hurrying to set up their stands on opening morning.

Select a tree – one large enough to support your weight — before the season begins.

Check permanent tree stands every year before hunting from them.

Replace any worn or weak lumber that could break.

Inspect portable stands for loose nuts and bolts each time the stand is used.

Read, understand and follow the factory recomSTATEWIDE – Persons born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, mended practices and procedures when installing must present their Wisconsin Hunter Education cercommercial stands. tificate (or proof of a hunter safety course recognized by the department from another state, province or country), previous year’s Wisconsin hunting license, Use a safety harness Use either a safety belt or harness every time you or proof of successful completion of basic training in leave the ground to hunt or inspect your tree stand.

Make sure you use a short tether …the tether should be shorter than the platform you’re standing on.

Know what you should do if you slip while using a safety device. For example, have access to a cell phone (and in service), be within shouting range of a partner, STATEWIDE – A parent or guardian (at least 18 and/or have an escape plan. years of age) must accompany hunters 12 and 13 years of age. Accompanied means within sight and voiceOther tips contact without the aid of any mechanical or electronAlways, use a haul line to raise and lower your hunting equipment.

Keep firearms unloaded and arrows in a covered quiver.

Stay awake. If you find yourself becoming drowsy, its time to climb down/go home.

While we’ve used the term tree stands to talk about these safety principles, they also apply to any time you hunt off the ground. – from the DNR Web site

“With the continued spread of the state wolf population and reduced funding for surveys, the volunteer carnivore tracking program is critical for us to obtain accurate counts of the state wolf population,” said Adrian Wydeven, DNR mammal ecologist who coordinates the state wolf program. “These surveys will continue to be important for long-term conservation of wolves and other forest carnivores in Wisconsin.”

Volunteers are also helpful in other ways, Wydeven said. Last fall, several volunteers conducted hunter outreach in the field and made contacts with deer hunters across several northern counties. During the spring volunteers helped with wolf trapping, radio collaring, donations of radio collars, and howl surveys as well as staffing educational booths at sport shows and other events.

Volunteers are also strongly encouraged to take a wolf ecology course if they have not done so already, and biologists recommend taking the ecology course before signing up for track training workshops. Wolf ecology courses will be offered next year on the following dates at the locations listed.

• Jan. 23-24, Babcock - Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center, Babcock, $75 (includes two meals and dorm lodging).

Contact Dick Thiel at Richard.Thiel@wisconsin.gov • Jan. 30-31, Fall Creek - Beaver Creek Reserve, cost $70 contact the Beaver Creek Reserve at bcr@beavercreekreserve.org • Jan. 30-31, Tomahawk - Treehaven, cost $105-$140 (includes meals; optional lodging), contact Treehaven at treehaven@uwsp.edu • Feb. 20-21, Babcock - Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center, cost $75 (includes two meals and dorm lodging), contact Dick Thiel at Richard.Thiel@wisconsin.gov • Feb. 27-28, Tomahawk - Treehaven, cost $105-$140 (includes meals; optional lodging), contact Treehaven at treehaven@uwsp.edu For more information contact Adrian Wydeven, 715762-1363. – from the DNR Web site

Hunter education requirements the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard to purchase any hunting license. A certificate of successful completion of a bow hunter education course can be used to purchase an archery license. Contact your local DNR office for course information or visit our Web site at dnr.wi.gov. – from the DNR Web site

Adult supervison required ic amplifying device (other than a hearing aid).

Persons under the age of 12 may not possess a firearm or hunt unless participating in a DNR learn-to hunt event or hunter education course. - from the DNR

Precautions for eating deer harvested with lead ammunition

Venison stew 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 pounds venison stew meat 3 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon salt 3 cups water 7 small potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 pound carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup water In a skillet, deeply brown the meat in oil. Add onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, oregano, salt and water. Simmer covered for 1-1/2 or 2 hours or until meat is tender.

Add potatoes and carrots; cook until tender.

Combine flour and water. Stir into the stew.

Remove bay leaf before serving.

STATEWIDE – Deer harvested with lead bullets have been shown to have tiny lead particles or fragments remaining in the processed meat. These are often too small to be seen and can disperse far from the wound channel. Although lead in venison does not rival lead paint in older homes as a health risk for the public, the risk is not low enough to ignore. Children under 6 years and pregnant women are at the greatest risk from lead exposure. The amount of lead found in a small percentage of venison samples suggests that long-term effects of lead consumption could occur in people who regularly eat venison shot with lead ammunition. However, there is currently no known evidence linking human consumption of venison to lead poisoning.

These suggestions can reduce exposure to lead in venison:

• Consider alternative expanding nonlead ammunition such as copper or other high weight-retention bullets, such as bonded bullets.

• Practice marksmanship and hunting skills to get closer, making cleaner, lethal shots away from major muscle areas. Aim for the neck or the head, or the vitals behind the shoulder. Don’t shoot at running deer.

• Avoid consuming internal organs, as they can contain extra lead from heart-lung shots.

• Remind your meat processor, or if you process your own venison, do not use deer with excessive shot damage. Always trim a generous distance away from the wound channel and discard any meat that is bruised, discolored or contains hair, dirt, bone fragments or grass. – from the DNR Web site

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Deer carcass tag tip sheet available MADISON – There are some important deer carcass tagging changes in 2009 that hunters will want to pay attention to, according to Department of Natural resources wildlife biologists and wardens.

Hunters can print out a handy color tip sheet on tagging their deer from the DNR Web site or request a copy from a DNR service center. Information on carcass tags is also available in the 2009 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations pamphlet or by calling the DNR Call Center at 888-936-7463.

Gun deer hunters

After a number of years of herd control and Earn-A-Buck rules in the north, many northern deer management units are regular units in 2009. To shoot an antlerless deer in regular units, gun deer hunters must purchase a unit-spe-

cific ($12 for residents and $20 for nonresidents) antlerless deer tag. Some regular units will not have any unit-specific antlerless tags available in 2009; some have already sold out; and others are expected to sell out. Hunters are urged to check early and to be sure they understand the rules and have the right tags for their unit.

The antlerless deer carcass tag that is included with a gun deer hunting license is valid only in herd control and CWD (EAB) units.

As in the past, there is an unlimited number of $2 antlerless deer tags available for herd control units for hunters wishing to harvest additional deer for personal use or for donation to the venison donation program.

Licensed gun and archery hunters, hunting in CWD units may pick up free CWD deer carcass tags at all DNR Ser-

vice Centers, and select DNR licensing locations and registration stations throughout the CWD Management Zone.

Archery deer hunters

Archery hunters receive two antlerless carcass tags with their license. The archery antlerless carcass tag is good for any unit statewide during an open archery season. If this tag is used, archery hunters in regular units may also purchase the $12 unit-specific antlerless tags if there are any available for the unit they will be hunting in. The antlerless deer carcass tag, which is identical to the tag received by gun license buyers, is good only in herd control and CWD (EAB) units.

Buck stickers

authorization sticker after registering an antlerless deer in an Earn-A-Buck or CWD unit in 2008. If the sticker was not used in 2008 to validate a buck harvest tag, it is still valid for the 2009 deer hunting season but only in a CWD Management Zone unit where Earn-ABuck hunting rules are still in effect for 2009. After the 2009 hunting season, the yellow sticker will be invalid. If an antlerless deer is harvested and registered within a CWD management unit during any 2009 hunting season, the hunter must request a 2009-2010 Earna-Buck, Buck Authorization sticker at the deer registration station. Buck authorization stickers will not be mailed to hunters as they have for certain situations in the past. – from the WDNR

Some hunters received a yellow buck

Safe handling of deer STATEWIDE – Chronic wasting disease has been known to occur in deer and elk in western states for decades. In spite of ongoing surveillance for similar disease snydromes in humans, there has never been an instance of people contracting a CWD-related disease from

butchering or eating venison.

Experts suggest simple precautions that hunters field dressing deer and processors should take when handling deer in ares where CWD is found.

Proper licenses, permit needed for deer hunting SPOONER - “Hunters must have a valid Wisconsin deer hunting license and backtag in their possession to legally take a deer,” says Dave Zebro, Northern Region conservation warden supervisor. “If the license or backtag are lost, the hunter must either quit hunting or obtain a duplicate backtag/license.”

Also, Zebro reminds that all hunters must validate the deer carcass tag immediately upon killing and before field dressing or moving the deer.

Hunters can save time and money by keeping track of their deer hunting backtag/license, antlerless deer carcass tags and hunter safety certificates. If the required permits are lost, duplicates can be obtained at any of 1,400 Automated License Issuance System vendors.

Duplicate hunter safety certificates are available at any license vendor.

Duplicate licenses can be obtained from any vendor. Duplicate deer backtag/licenses sell for $15. Duplicate hunter safety certificates cost $2.75.

One of the most common ways to lose a tag is because of a broken or improper back tag carrier. In preparing for the upcoming hunt, hunters should check

the condition of the carrier. The tag should fit snugly and the clip should be in working condition. Zebro said it is also poor policy to store other license pieces in the back tag carrier.

Hunter safety certificates are important documents. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, is required to furnish proof of passing a state-sponsored hunter safety course when purchasing a hunting license. A hunter safety certificate from another state will be honored and must be presented when purchasing a hunting license. Many other states also require the certificate for anyone purchasing a license.

For more information contact any of the following: Dave Zebro, Northern Region Conservation Warden, 715-635-4093 Jim Bishop, NOR Public Affairs Manager, 715-635-4242 Rhinelander Front Line Staff, Rhinelander Service Center, 715-3658900 Spooner Front Line Staff, Spooner Service Center, 715-635-2101. – from the DNR Web site

Wisconsin deer donation 2009 STATEWIDE – In 2008, hunters donated 6,267 deer to food pantries, which provided 340,000 pounds of ground venison to needy families across the state. Hunters, you can once again help feed needy people throughout Wisconsin this fall by taking four simple steps: 1. Field dress the deer and register it at a Wisconsin DNR registration station prior to donating the deer.

2. Call first! Contact one of the participating processors before dropping the deer off to verify the processor has space to accept your deer.

3. Drop deer off at a participating processor by Jan. 5, 2010. Donate the entire deer to receive the processing for

free (head and or/antlers may be removed for mounting).

4. When dropping your deer off at a processor, please sign the simple log sheet indicating your desire to donate the deer.

The 2009 deer donation program will begin accepting deer after Aug. 1.

Hunters may make voluntary donations to help pay for the costs of deer processing when they buy their hunting license.

Please check the DNR Web site: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildife/damage /donation/mainindex/htm for updates on participating processors.

Thank you for your interest and good luck hunting! – from the WDRN Web site

General precautions • Do not eat the eyes, brain, spinal cord, spleen, tonsils or lymph nodes of any deer.

• Do not eat any part of a deer that appears sick.

• If your deer is sampled for CWD testing, wait for test results before eating meat.

Hunters • Wear rubber or latex gloves when field dressing carcasses.

• Bone out the meat from your animal.

• Remove all internal organs.

• Minimize the handing of brain, spinal cord, spleen and lymph nodes (lumps of tissue next to organs or in fat).

• Do not use household knives or

utensils.

• Use equipment dedicated to field dressing only.

• Clean knives and equipment of residue and sanitize with household bleach. Use a solution of equal parts chlorine bleach and water. Wipe down countertops and let them dry. Soak items like knives one hour. When through, dilute the solution further and dump it down a drain.

• Request that your animal be processed individually and not combined with meat from other animals.

• Avoid use of saws. Do not cut through spine or skull except to remove the head. Use a knife designated only for this purpose. – from Wisconsin DNR

What has not changed …

STATEWIDE – Please remember the following for youth hunting: The minimum hunting age for hunting without having to comply with the new hunting mentorship program rules is still age 12, and the hunter must first complete a hunter education course if born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, or have completed basic training with the U.S. armed forces.

A youth age 12 or 13 who has completed hunting education does not have to hunt within arms reach of an adult, but still must be “accompanied.”

“Accompanied,” for the purpose of 12and 13-year-olds who have completed hunter education, still means being within both visual and voice contact at all times while hunting. The adult does not have to be a licensed hunter or hunter education graduate to accompa-

ny 12- and 13-year-old hunter education graduates.

Any adult, age 18 or older, may accompany a person age 12 or 13 who has completed hunting education certification, as long as it is with the parent or guardians approval.

Anyone age 14 or older who has completed hunter education does not need to be accompanied by an adult.

Anyone born before Jan. 1, 1973, still does not need hunter education to purchase a hunting license, and does not need to hunt with a mentor.

Passing hunter education before age 12 does not allow the youth to hunt under the visual-and-voice-contact-only provisions in the law for persons age 12 and 13, or to be able to have a second firearm or bow when hunting. – from the DNR Web site

Venison scallopini 1 egg 1/3 cup light cream 1 cup fine bread crumbs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1-1/2 pounds boneless venison roast salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for dredging 1/4 cup butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry sherry or marsala wine 1/2 cup venison broth, beef broth or water Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Stir together the eggs and cream and set aside. Combine the bread crumbs,

Parmesan and minced parsley in a large bowl; set aside.

Slice venison roast into serving-size portions, 3/8 inch thick. Pound with a meat mallet to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Season to taste with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip the venison into the egg, then press into the bread crumbs.

Melt butter in an oven-safe frying pan with lid. Cook garlic until fragrant, then add the breaded venison and cook on both sides until browned. Pour in sherry and venison broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, then transfer to the oven and bake until the venison is tender, about 45 minutes.

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Wanted: More time My shadow kept me company on my walk back to the vehicle the first Sunday evening in November.. Shooting hours had already passed but the brilliant glow from the moon made it relaMarty tively easy to see Seeger without a headlamp.

I glanced over my shoulder to see a nearThe ly full white globe Bottom crest just over the treetops to the east. I Line paused for a moment to enjoy the scene, and reflect on the day like the moonlight reflected off the orange leaves that still clung lazily on the hardwoods. The wind was nearly nonexistent, and the woods surrounding me seemed almost lifeless, yet the day that came before it was full of energy, and a good sign of what was to come in the week ahead.

The weekend had officially began the previous Saturday morning, and the weather was cold, damp and another shell of snow covered much of the landscape. Climbing into my stand that morning, I noticed a hard crust of snow had formed overnight on the platform.

I spent the next half hour getting rid of the ice with my warm hands so my feet wouldn’t slip when I settled in for the morning sit. By the time I had finished, it was already pinching gray light from the east.

It was nearly three hours before I saw my first deer. It appeared to have eight points – a shooter, you might say, and was hot on the trail of a doe. He got as close as close as 40 yards before letting out a long deep grunt that startled the doe, and sent her in the wrong direction over the ridge. It all took place in a few minutes, and the morning came to an abrupt end, as I knew it would.

Work duties were calling in the afternoon, and I would need to wait until the following morning to hunt again.

The following morning, Sunday was warmer, and it made for a comfortable sit in the tree stand. It wasn’t long before the first buck of the morning appeared. He was cruising effortlessly across a CRP field and I could already see antlers from 200 yards away. I let out a soft grunt and instantly the buck froze. I cupped the call in my hand and let out two more soft calls and he quickly headed straight for my tree at a fast trot. I grabbed my bow off its hook and attached my release to the string of the bow. The buck was wide, a perfect 10point, and at 60 yards I was already at full draw with my bow. He was closing fast, from 30 to 20, and 10 yards – and his body posture suggested he wanted a fight. His fur was bristled out and a thick brown line traced the back of his neck and followed the length of his spine.

I followed him with ease at full draw until he paused for split second just two feet from my tree only to continue straight away from my stand with just a marginal shot opportunity. I tried nearly every call in the pouch to bring him back and all my attempts failed.

He casually walked off as if nothing

had happened, and I spent the rest of my Sunday morning trying to figure out how one of the largest bucks of my life could get too close for a shot! Later that morning I’d see two other bucks, but nothing that would come as close to as big as the 10-pointer earlier that morning.

It was difficult to go back to the same spot early Sunday afternoon, knowing that seeing the same buck might not happen. As it turned out, I didn’t see that buck again that day, but the 8pointer that I had seen Saturday morning was still with the same doe, and only 15 minutes into Sunday afternoon’s hunt, the buck was coming my way to within 40 yards. This time, I had a much better view of the buck, and realized that he was not an 8-point but in fact a much larger 10-pointer. He looked even more impressive than the one I had just feet from my tree that morning.

My heart seemed to boil from my chest as he appeared to come closer. He stood broadside for a few minutes at under 40 yards as I prepared for a possible shot, but too much brush kept me from releasing the arrow. Eventually, the buck corralled the doe back to the top of the ridge, and for three hours that evening, I watched, helpless, as the buck stayed 175 yards away, silhouetted against the ridgeline. As last light slowly squeezed away, the 10-point trophy buck followed his doe out of sight, and I left the woods wondering when I’d be back to try again.

The whitetail rut is in full swing now, and like years past, I find myself at a desk in front of the computer, wishing I was out there. Calls come in daily now

Rut ready. A small 8-pointer was caught in the open south of Luck, looking for does. – Photo by Marty Seeger from friends exclaiming that bucks are moving everywhere, and the only comfort I can muster is the fact that they’re also trenched in work. It’s doubtful that two of the largest bucks I’ve ever seen while hunting will be where I left them the next time I get an opportunity to go back to the woods. But anything can happen, experiences like the ones above are the reasons we continue to go back to the woods, time and time again.

Venison donation program enters 10th year MADISON – This year marks the 10th anniversary of Wisconsin’s venison donation program. In 10 years the program distributed over 3.1-million pounds of ground venison from nearly 70,000 deer donated by hunters, processed by participating meat processors and distributed by volunteers to state food pantries.

“Wisconsin’s venison donation program is an important effort that provides high-quality food to Wisconsin families in need,” Department of Natural Resources Secretary Matt Frank said.

“This program has been very popular. I encourage hunters to continue this charitable effort by bagging a deer for food

pantries.”

Wisconsin’s venison donation program is a partnership between local charitable organizations, counties, the Department of Natural Resources, meat processors and hunters. This effort has provided high-quality protein to thousands of families over the years. In addition to donating deer to the program, since 2002 hunters have chipped in an additional $123,000 to the pantry program on top of the fee they pay for deerharvest permits.

A list of participating meat processors, available on the DNR Web site and searchable by county, is growing daily.

Rules of the program are simple.

Hunters harvest, tag, field dress and register a deer same as they always have. After registration the hunter can drop off the carcass at a participating processor. There is no cost to the hunter other than transporting the carcass.

Hunters are advised to call ahead to a processor to check on business hours and if the processor currently has space to accept the carcass.

Hunting Down Hunger New this year is a program run by the Green Bay Packers called Hunting Down Hunger. Anyone who has been to a Packer game or watched the Pack on TV is familiar with the “sea of orange”

and camouflage in the stands. Now hunters can wear their favorite team’s logo and their favorite fall colors by purchasing a baseball cap in orange or orange camo or a stocking hat in orange, all with the Packer logo. Five dollars from every hat purchase will be donated to hunger relief in Wisconsin.

“Through the combination of two traditional Wisconsin pastimes, the Packers and hunting, we’re hopeful fans will take aim at hunger in this very unique way,” said Packers president/CEO Mark Murphy.

For more information contact Laurie Fike at 608-267-7974 or Bob Manwell at 608-264-9248. – from the DNR

New map shows deer population estimates Shows how it helps determine season structure MADISON – An online color map that compares estimated deer populations to population goals offers a view into how population estimates are used to determine season structures.

The color-coded map of Wisconsin’s deer-management units assigns a color to a deer-management unit in one of four categories according to population estimates: more than 20 percent below population goals; within 20 percent, plus or minus, of population goals; 20 to 40 percent above goals; and more than 40 percent above goals.

Populations determine structure “Every year, following the close of hunting, biologists and population ecologists enter data from the hundreds of thousands of registration stubs collected at deer registration stations as a first step in determining future season rules,” said Keith Warnke, Department

of Natural Resources deer and bear ecologist.

“Registrations provide a massive amount of hunter-supplied data that are a key input to our population estimations, which in turn are the basis of the next year’s hunting season structure.

Hunters can get a general idea of population trends in their unit from this map and areas that are below or close to goals. Depending on where you hunt, scouting, teaming up for drives and having a plan B will improve chances of success. As deer numbers approach healthy population goals, fewer deer may be seen in some DMUs compared to when populations were out of balance,” Warnke said.

Blue DMU Not the title of a Nashville hit, bluecolored deer-management units are those units estimated to be more than 20 percent below population goals.

Accordingly, there are no (or very few) antlerless permits available for overthe-counter sales in 2009 in these units.

This is intended to promote herd growth and increase deer numbers.

Most green and yellow units do have

bonus antlerless deer permits available over the counter but the number of permits available has been adjusted on a unit-by-unit basis to maintain populations near goals. Units 8, 10, 11, 16, 21 and 22, which cover nearly all of Burnett and Polk counties, are shaded green on the map.

Most red units, those estimated to be more than 40 percent above goals: • Have ample numbers of bonus antlerless permits available over the counter; • Are designated as herd control units, meaning hunters can use the free antlerless deer tag that comes with their deer-hunting license; or • Are CWD units, in which case EAB rules continue to apply.

Bonus antlerless permits limited “Hunters can expect a season similar to 2008,” says Warnke. “Preliminary indications are that fawn production is about the same as it was last year and remains below the long-term average.

Indices to fawn production were up in some areas and down in others, but on the whole very similar to last year. Winter severity was moderate and herd

growth will vary with varying fawn production. Deer numbers will vary by region and even unit. Units in the far northeast are below population goals and DNR has taken steps to bring deer numbers up in those units. In others, populations remain above goal and herd-control seasons are in place for 2009.”

Accordingly, one change hunters in the northern and central forests will notice is many deer-management units will be “regular” units in 2009 after many successive seasons of herd control or Earn-A-Buck. Hunters in DMUs designated as regular units by deer managers, will find limits on the number of antlerless deer hunters will be able to harvest.And, Earn-A-Buck, a population-management tool that requires hunters to first shoot an antlerless deer before shooting a buck, has been suspended while effective alternatives are considered everywhere except in the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone.

For more information contact Keith Warnke at 608-264-6023 or Bob Manwell at 608-264-9248. – with information from www.dnr.state.wi.us

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Hunters Code of Ethics

Early returns on deer stubs and hunter self-survey indicate hunters are "seeing deer" stubs entered and much hunting still to come, officials emphasize that these numbers will almost certainly change.

The early tally of successful hunters shows 31,470 trips reported and 95,229 hours hunted; 92,029 deer were seen for an average sighting of one deer per hour hunted and 2-1/2 to three deer seen per trip. Overall weather ratings were reported as six on a 10-point scale with one being worst and 10 best.

Hunters filing voluntary hunter observation reports logged 3,430 trips 12,904 hours hunted and 1-1/2 to two deer seen per trip. Information on the Wisconsin Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey is available on the DNR Web site. – from the DNR Web site

W Whiskey hiskey JJoe’s oe’s

1. Respect landowners

• Always know where you are hunting and gain permission before entering private lands. Know how to use a map, compass or GPS unit when needed.

• Be courteous, follow the landowner’s rules and treat their property with respect.

2. Respect other hunters

• Don’t interfere or disrupt the hunt of another. Treat other hunters in a manner that you would expect to be treated.

3. Respect nonhunters

• Understand that not everyone supports hunting. While everyone is entitled to their own view, positive hunting behavior will not turn someone who is neutral into someone that is opposed.

4. Respect wildlife and other natural resources

• Follow all hunting laws and report violations observed to your local warden.

• Assist or support landowners and the DNR with wildlife habitat projects. – from the DNR Web site

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The data come from a preliminary count of deer registration stubs and new Department of Natural Resources online hunter observation reports through Oct. 28.

“Every successful hunter must fill out a Deer Harvest Information stub when they register their kill,” said Keith Warnke, DNR big game ecologist. “This year, there are blanks on the stub asking whether or not the deer was killed on public or private land, the number of deer seen on the day of the kill, the numbers of hours hunted on the day of the kill and weather conditions.”

With only a portion of registration

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Too often when hunters are around their vehicles at the start or end of the hunting day, their firearms remain loaded. Away from the excitement of the hunt, hunters begin to relax their safe gun handling practices and often forget about muzzle control. Sometimes they unintentionally point their firearms at just about everything in the area including their hunting companions.

The same can be said during a lunch break when hunters come back to their vehicles and discuss the hunt over lunch. Many times, hunters firearms remain loaded, lying on the ground or leaning against a tree or vehicle.

Hunters do this because they “were going right back out” and “you never know what might run by.”

An agreed-upon safety plan means that all guns are unloaded in and around vehicles. – from the DNR Web site

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