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• Women’s Holiday Extravaganza @ Cushing • Turkey Bingo @ Taylors Falls • Holiday Extravaganza @ Crex, Grantsburg • Fire Department’s Hunters Supper @ Danbury • Deer Hunters Widows Craft/Bake Sale @ Bone Lake Lutheran Church See Coming Events and stories

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County to locate heirs of GAM donor Reversal of last month’s vote reinitiates pursuit of nursing home sale PAGE 11

Polk home health care gets another year

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Supervisors vote to fund the program into 2010 PAGE 5

Quarry proposal goes to court and hearing Iver’s Mountain issue gets more complex; another board member resigns PAGE 12

Deputy disciplined for summer motorcycle accident Fourth vehicle crash involvement leads to 90-day suspension PAGE 3

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The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., was one of the destinations for local World War II veterans during their five-day bus trip to the nation’s capitol. The group returned Friday and photos of their send-off and trip highlights can be found on the back page and at www.karolinewhite.com. - Photo courtesy Karoline White

Burnett Medical Center celebrates completion of expansion project Pages 16, 17 CURRENTS

New use for Capeside Cove property Proposed zoning change will pave way for creation of assisted living/memory care home PAGE 3

Logging accident claims life of Clam Falls man Services Thursday for Larry Moody PAGE 2

Church offers free Thanksgiving dinner Loval vet wins award for artwork Currents, Page 2

Nice timing Page 27

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Early copy. please FREDERIC/SIREN/ST. CROIX FALLS — Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for ad copy as well as news copy for next week’s edition of the Inter-County Leader is Monday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. The Leader will be printed on Tuesday, Nov. 25, a day earlier than usual. — Editor

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Logging accident claims life of Larry Moody

FREDERIC - A 54-year-old village of Clam Falls man lost his life Saturday, Nov. 15, while helping friends cut firewood for the winter season.

Larry Moody was cutting wood in the town of Clam Falls, on 80th Street, north of CTH W, when a tree fell and struck him. Authorities were notified of the accident at 12:11 p.m.

Moody was trapped under the tree. A sheriff's deputy who arrived on the scene within minutes said Moody was conscious but in obvious distress. Moody was transported by ground ambulance

Larry Moody

to a waiting air ambulance but was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to a report from the Polk County Sheriff's Department.

Moody was a seasoned logger who was always concerned with safety, according to friends and family. He was an employee of a

Mobley seeks DPI post THIENSVILLE – Dr. Van A. Mobley, associate professor of History and Economics at Concordia University Wisconsin and managing partner in DoMo Capital Management, announced this week his candidacy for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Mobley moved to the state in 1991 to attend graduate school at UWMadison. After receiving his Ph.D. from UW-Madison in 1999 he, his wife Susan, and their two sons, Pierce and Quinn (both of attend whom Wisconsin public Van Mobley schools) stayed. They live in the village of Thiensville where Nobley is serving in his second term as a village trustee.

“Wisconsinites recognize that the current economic crisis, as well as demographic trends within the state, require reforms in the way our public education institutions at all levels are financed and administered,” Mobley stated. “The people want education leaders to ensure that our precious education dollars are deployed to support quality teachers in the classroom or path breaking researchers in the laboratory. They do not want their money squandered in poorly designed construction or technological projects, or devoured by a bloated and wasteful administrative bureaucracy.”

As a first step in his campaign, Mobley has requested that he be granted an unpaid leave of absence from his sevenyear position at Concordia University Wisconsin.

“I can’t start campaigning full time until I complete this fall’s classes,” Mobley explained. “The people of Wisconsin understand about honoring commitments,” he added, “and they can rest assured that I will turn my attention to

their business on a full-time basis in the new year. In the meantime, I will fulfill my obligations to my students and be diligent in my efforts to lay the groundwork for an effective campaign organization.”

Mobley, who has been a fellow at the United States Military Academy, focuses his academic research interests upon the most appropriate ways to fund essential public services, like education and defense.

“Finding the correct taxing and spending mix is an art, not a science,” Mobley explained. “The current economic crisis will require the next superintendent to be pragmatic, as well as visionary. Right now I am the right person for this job. As Superintendent of Public Instruction I will use my experience in public and private education as both a teacher and an administrator to make sure Wisconsin’s education systems are moving in the right direction. It helps that my vision is also shaped by experience in local government and small business. We live in challenging times, but I am confident the people of Wisconsin will, as always, rise to the challenge.”

Mobley has begun laying the statewide groundwork for his campaign including the initial launch of his Web site, www.vanmobley.com. - from the Mobley campaign

Free Thanksgiving dinner

LUCK - Bone Lake Lutheran Church on CTH I east of Luck will again host its annual free Thanksgiving dinner.

The dinner will be served Thursday, Nov. 27, at noon.

Everyone is welcome.

Persons are asked to call with reservations by Monday, Nov. 24, 715-4722535. - with submitted information

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Master Sgt. Brad Zimmerman, his sons, Pvt. 1st Class Ethan and Pvt. 1st Class Joshua Zimmerman, recited the Pledge of Allegiance at the Northwest Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery near Spooner on Veterans Day. This represented the spirit of the theme Generation of Thanks For Generation of Service, as the Zimmermans have answered the call of duty. - Photo by Larry Samson

regional construction company, Tjader and Highstrom (and owner of M & M Forest Products for the last 24 years.)

He is survived by his wife, Donna, four children and several grandchildren.

Funeral services are planned for Thursday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m. at Clam Falls Lutheran Church in Clam Falls, with visitation on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 4-7 p.m. at Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic.

A complete obituary is published elsewhere in this issue of the Leader.

Scam alert BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore released information this week alerting the public to a Canadian bail money scam.

An unknown male suspect telephones an elderly victim and states, “Gramps (or grandma) I need help. I got into some trouble (or an auto accident) in Canada. I need bail money.”

The victms usually reply, “Is this (name of grandchild the caller’s voice resembles)?” The caller responds, “Yes this is (name victim provided).” The suspect caller then requests the elderly victim wire transfer him money so he can get bailed out of jail.

Victims are told to wire the “bail money” via MoneyGram to Canada.

Dollar amounts being wired are usually in $5,000 increments.

Authorities say some numbers showing up on caller ID are being investigated, but many appear to be originating from prepaid cell phones.

- with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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Community creates own stimulus package ST. CROIX FALLS - Realizing the importance of supporting locally owned businesses in improving the economic vitality of a community, the Business Improvement District of downtown St. Croix Falls, St. Croix Regional Medical Center and Good Samaritan Society, along with others, will be gifting Buy Local Bucks to spend during the holiday season. The BID will be giving $7 Buy Local Bucks to each homeowner in St. Croix Falls, and the businesses will be giving $5 Buy Local Bucks to their employees.

It’s anticipated that when Buy Local Bucks are used, shoppers will exceed the minimum purchase amount and do additional shopping and dining while downtown, bringing in many times the $7,519 in Buy Local Bucks being distributed. Buy Local Bucks will begin distribution in time for Thanksgiving and continue until the end of December, with a list of eligible downtown businesses listed on the back of the coupon.

Approximately 80 percent of each dollar coming into a local business stays in the community versus 40 percent or less at a large chain store, so the positive impact to the businesses and community in this promotion will be felt. As Steve McCormick, DDS, has said, “I realize that I probably won’t see any of the Buy Local dollars. But I understand that when the community does well, I do well.” – from SCF Buy Local Initiative

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Briefly Gas prices in Wisconsin are the lowest they’ve been in almost two years. AAA reports the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.15.

The Frederic Stop station was advertising regular unleaded for $1.99 on Monday and $1.97 on Tuesday.

AAA spokeswoman Pam Moen says that’s about a dollar less than this time last year.

She says what’s happening here reflects what’s going on across the country. Moen says she would not be surprised for us to see most prices below $2

by Thanksgiving. Moen says lower prices are due to the global economic slowdown, which is causing less demand for oil. But she doesn’t expect the drop to significantly change people’s driving habits. The average gas price in Wisconsin reached a record high of $4.11 a gallon in July. – with information from Wisconsin Public Radio ••• Our drawing for a free subscription to our e-edition continues. If you’d like to get the entire paper online and delivered to you electronically - usually before the printed version leaves our printing plant - then send an e-mail to the-leader@centurytel.net with the subject line “E-edition drawing.” And if you are already a print subscriber, you can get the e-edition at a discount price. Go to www.the-leader.net and click on “EEdition” to see a demo and/or to subscribe. It’s especially handy for students and snowbirds who want to keep up with hometown news.

••• LUCK - The benefit to save Iver’s Mountain, held this past Saturday at the Hog Wild restaurant in Luck was successful, according to organizers, with more than $800 raised. The money will go to building public support to prevent the development of a quarry operation at and around the mountain site, on CTH B in Polk County. - with submitted information ••• MADISON - The Wisconsin road condition report is supposed to be up and running this week. It allows a person call dial 511 on any cell phone in the state to get current road conditions on state and interstate highways. The 511 is supposed to work in several states including Minnesota. It is available online also at www.511wi.gov. - submitted information ••• RED RIVER - With his Kewaunee County Listening Session this week, U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold completed his 16th year of holding listening sessions in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, making good on a promise made to the people of Wisconsin during his first run for U.S. Senate in 1992. Feingold has now held 1,152 listening sessions during his U.S. Senate career. During his 16 years of touring Wisconsin, Feingold has met face-to-face with 55,470 people. The meetings are open to the public and noticed publicly beforehand. Feingold listens, takes notes and responds to each person who speaks. - from the office of Sen. Feingold ••• CORRECTIONS: In a story on a suspicious fire in Siren, published last week, the name of the street the house is on was incorrect. It is Bradley Street, not Johnson. We apologize for the error.

••• In the feature story on the tower raising in last week’s Currents section, an s was added to Joe Cremin’s last name.

We apologize for the error.

Deputy disciplined for summer motorcycle incident Fourth vehicle crash involvement leads to 90-day suspension

by Gregg Westigard POLK COUNTY – On a Friday afternoon, last July 18, Polk County Deputy Sheriff Eric Swan was on his way to assist at the scene of a traffic crash in Luck.

Traveling north on 160th Street near Loveless Lake, with emergency lights and siren activated, Swan overtook and passed a motorcycle also heading north at a point where 160th curves around Little Bass Lake.

Looking in his mirror, Swan saw that the cycle had left the road and crashed.

A review of this incident has resulted in Swan being suspended without pay for 90 days. This was Swan’s fourth discipline for involvement in vehicle crashes since December 2004. The details in this story here obtained from Polk County Employee Relations Department documents provided after an open records request.

The suspension was handed out by the Polk County Public Protection and Judicial Committee, acting as the grievance committee, at a special meeting held Oct. 14. Three members of the committee, county board Supervisors Jay Luke, Kim O’Connell and Neil Johnson, took part in the meeting that started at 1 p.m., went into closed session, and concluded some six hours later.

Swan was suspended without pay from Oct. 16 thru Jan. 13, 2009. He must complete a driving course before returning to work. And he is given notice that any future at-fault motor vehicle accident in the use of a county vehicle shall result in his dismissal.

Details of the accident Swan, in a written statement on the incident, said that he was near Range on Hwy. 8 when he heard a dispatch report of a traffic accident, with a person entrapped, at Hwy. 35 and CTH N in Luck Village. He drove west on 8 and north on 160th with his emergency lights and siren activated. Heading north on 160th, Swan caught up with a motorcycle. Swan said the cycle was traveling about 60 mph and did not yield or slow down as he approached, even though he used various modes of his siren and honked.

Swan passed the motorcycle on the curve. Completing the pass, he looked back in his rear-viewmirror and saw the cycle go down. He turned around and returned to the cycle, which was driven

by David Gunen, 55. Swan said that Gunen had multiple scrapes but refused treatment even though an EMS unit had arrived on the scene. Swan helped Gunen set up his cycle, after which both Swan and Gunen left the scene.

Gunen later required surgery, having sustained a broken right forearm and wrist and torn ligaments in his hand.

Follow and charges The sheriff’s department asked the Wisconsin State Patrol to reconstruct the incident. That study was done Aug. 7, and a report was sent to the sheriff’s office Aug. 16. Swan was placed on paid administrative leave Sept. 3..

Four charges were placed against Swan by the sheriff’s department. First, the department said Swan’s route selection while traveling from Range to Luck was not “objectively reasonable” and that failure to select a more direct route supports the charge that he failed to exercise sound judgment in an emergency situation.

Second, it said that Swan elected to overtake the motorcycle in a location that was visually restricted when he had a chance to pass the cycle on a straight stretch of road. It says that “a reasonable careful officer ….would not have acted

in the same manner.” Third, the charges state that the emergency that Swan was responding to had expired as other officers and rescue units had arrived at the Luck scene prior to the time Swan decided to overtake the motorcycle. Lastly, it is charged that while statutes permit an officer operating an emergency vehicle in an emergency situation some relief from traffic rules, it does not permit relief from laws relating to overtaking vehicles on hills, curves and no passing zones. It adds that the county has a specific policy prohibiting such passing and states that by violating that policy, Swan “demonstrated a reckless disregard for the safety of others.”

Prior discipline actions The July 18 incident that resulted in the Oct. 14 90-day suspension is Swan’s fourth discipline and corrective action.

On Dec. 17, 2004, he was found to be responsible for causing a two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 46 near Amery. That resulted in a letter of reprimand. A year later, Nov. 22, 2005, Swan was responsible for causing a two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 63 near Clear Lake. He received a one-day suspension for that incident.

The third prior incident involved a onevehicle, speed-related crash on 180th Street near Centuria. That brought him an 18-day suspension, six days of which were forgiven after he completed a special driver’s training.

Swan now has his fourth discipline and is expected to retake that driver’s training before returning to work in January.

Accident reconstruction

by Gregg Westigard POLK COUNTY – As part of the investigation leading to the discipline hearing against Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Swan, the sheriff’s department reconstructed the incident Sept. 26.

Andrea Jerrick, Polk County Employee Relations director, took part in that reconstruction as a passenger in a squad car driven by Sheriff Tim Moore that pursued Chief Deputy Sheriff Steve Moe driving a car representing the cycle in the incident. The reconstruction took place on 160th Street near Loveless Lake. All accesses to the street were blocked off during the exercise. The vehicles ran through the curved course at speeds of 40, 50 and 60 mph. The later speed is the speed Swan said he was traveling at when he overtook and passed the motorcycle.

These are some of Jerrick’s comments in a written three-page summary of the reconstruction.

At 50 mph. “No visibility of oncoming traffic until midway through pass.”

At 60 mph. “At this speed, there was no opportunity to assess oncoming traffic at any point prior to, during or after completion of the pass.”

“At 60 mph, rate of speed indicated

by Swan, I was unable to focus on upcoming obstacles, rate of speed, nor key points on interest along route. The squad swayed heavily upon entering the curve, causing me to steady myself and focus only on maintaining my position in the vehicle….It was my assertion that it would be impossible to actually pass the cycle under the conditions described by Swan….Regardless of the speed or the scenario leading up to the pass, the pass itself was conducted on a clearly unsafe stretch of road. With full knowledge that the mock scenario would be aborted at any point in which conditions became too dangerous, and that we were running on a closed course without the risk of oncoming traffic, each trial was stressful and frightening.”

New use for Capeside Cove property Zoning change will pave way for assisted living facility

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – A public hearing on a zoning change for the former Capeside Cove property on Fourth Avenue will be held before the Siren Plan Commission Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. at the village hall.

The requested change would take the property from R-1, single-family residential, to R-2, multiple-family residential. The change was requested by Tradition Management, LLC, Burnsville, Minn. The purpose for the change is to use the property as a senior citizens assisted living/memory-care home.

According to Siren Village Administrator Randy Surbaugh, Siren’s R-2 zoning includes use of the property for a rest home.

The zoning-change application was received at the Siren Village Hall Monday, Nov. 17. Notice of the public hearing will appear in this and the next issue of the Inter-County Leader.

Following the hearing, the change will be brought before the Siren Village Board at their Thursday, Dec. 4, meeting.

Purchase of the property is being made through Diversified Lands LLC, the entity that purchases property for Tradition Management LLC. Tradition Management is the provider of senior housing in Owatonna and Waterville, Minn., and West Union, Iowa.

People with questions about the project are asked to call Neal Blanchett, vice president of Tradition Management, at 952-224-8939.

The Capeside Cove property is owned by the Good Samaritan Society of Sioux Falls, S.D., which ran a skilled-care nursing facility there for many years. The property has been vacant since the closing of the nursing facility.

Casino winnings ends up in man’s sock POLK COUNTY - A 48-year-old Centuria woman woke up Saturday to find $2,200 missing from the $7,200 she had won at the Turtle Lake Casino the night before.

Ricky Charles Shepherd, 40, Centuria, faces charges of theft, operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent and disorderly conduct.

Shepherd, according to a Polk County Sheriff’s report, was with the woman at the casino and had argued with her that part of the winnings should be his because he was with her when she won the money. The two had been living together for the past month, according to the report.

Shepherd had been drinking at the casino and was allegedly abusive towards the woman when she refused to give him any of the money.

When the woman noticed the money missing she confronted Shepherd, who allegedly refused to give the money back and left in her car. She called authorities. As an officer began searching, Shepherd was being arrested by another officer for operating while intoxicated.

When taken to jail, Shepherd was searched. Officers found $2,100 in his sock and another $100 in his wallet.

Shepherd has a lengthy criminal history that includes thefts, burglary, OWI and domestic charges. - Gary King with information from Polk Co. Sheriff’s Dept.

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Fire protection fee options stalled for lack of details

by Sherill Summer WEBSTER – Very few mandates passed down to village, town, county or school boards are causing as much controversy as the public fire protection fee in the village of Webster.

It is not so much that the village has to pay the fee, or should pay the fee, but how the village will pay the fee.

The Public Service Commission requires that the PFP cover costs related to fighting fires in a municipality, including portions of wells, pumps, water towers, water mains and fire hydrants. The village must collect slightly over $40,000 for PFP fees in 2008.

Prior to 1988, all PFP fees in Wisconsin were collected through the tax levy. Since then, other options for collecting the fee became available.

With one of these options, all or part of the fee is collected on the water bill.

Over a quarter of all Wisconsin municipalities now use one of these options.

One advantage of including the PFP fee in the water bill instead of the levy is that tax exempt properties share the PFP cost. Out of Webster Village’s 594 parcels of land, 127 are tax exempt.

Webster School, the DNR station, five churches, low-income apartments, electrical substation, library and community center are examples of tax-exempt structures in the village that did not pay any PFP fees when the fee was collected in the levy.

The Webster Village Board first changed the collection method away from the levy and onto the water bill using the equivalent meter method in November of 2007.

Since the village trustees wanted to spread the fee to all parcels in the village, all were charged a PFP fee, whether the parcel had a structure on it or not. There are homes in the village that are not connected to village water and would not share the cost unless the cost was included on all non-(water) customer parcels. The majority of the 218 noncustomer parcels are empty lots,

February meeting During the meeting on Feb. 13, 2008, a motion to raise half of the fee on the levy and the other half using the equivalent meter method was defeated by a vote of 4 to 3. With the defeated vote, the collection method remained on the water bill. The board also decided to include the empty lots in the equivalent meter method.

The fee was first tacked onto the water bill in April of 2008.

Mary Klar read a letter objecting to the way the village collects its public fire protection fee, calling it unconscionable. – Photo by Sherill Summer however.

Most residents are billed $58.60 each year, or $14.65 on each quarterly water bill, but there are a few residents who have multiple lots and are charged $58.60 for each lot; often an empty lot.

Multiple lots Because some residents of the village who own multiple lots found out they would pay substantially more for PFP through the equivalent meter method than they have been when the charge was raised through the levy system, the board looked into the collection options again in a special session on Jan. 23, 2008. No action was taken in the special session, but the issue was taken up again during the regular February meeting.

Additional methods of dividing up the PFP charge among residents that would not simply charge a flat fee of $58.60 to most residents in the village include basing the collection on property value, using the square feet of improvements or using fire insurance rating criteria.

Still other methods are a hybrid of options.

Webster’s After 3 program gets high marks

by Carl Heidel WEBSTER - The Webster Schools After 3 program has drawn high marks from a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction inspector. According to Dawn Schultz, program director, the inspector approved the year-old program and gave no orders for corrective measures. Schultz’s report came at the Webster Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night.

Both Schultz and Jim Erickson, school superintendent, emphasized that it is very unusual for such a new program to receive this kind of treatment from a state inspection. Normally there will be some corrective measures suggested or mandated. The fact that there were none indicates that Webster’s program is functioning well.

Schultz explained that the After 3 program has been created to assist students with their studies by providing additional instructional time and assistance after the regular school hours. The added time enables students to work on homework in an effort to improve their scores and grades. Currently there are between 55 and 75 students in the program districtwide.

Following Schultz’s report, the report from the curriculum committee brought up another instructional item. High school Principal Tim Widiker indicated that a teachers committee in the high school has been studying the scheduling in the high school for possible revision.

A modified form of block scheduling has drawn the support of nearly all of

Petition proposed The debate over the best way to pay for the PFP fee has, if anything, escalated over time. Trustee Bill Rock has made it an issue in the Village Voice, a newsletter that he writes and distributes to village residents. He is also circulating a petition to rescind the decision to place the PFP fee on the water bill using the equivalent meter method, calling the method unjust and against state statute 196.03(1) and wrote a letter to the editor that appeared in last week’s Leader outlining his complaints.

During the November meeting held on Nov. 12, one year after the board first officially changed the collection method, village resident Mary Klar read a letter to the board calling the collection method unconscionable. She is not the first to complain about the method to the village board.

Controversy Part of the controversy surrounds the role of the village clerk in deciding what method the village should use in collecting the fee and if the clerk passed on information about the other options for the board members to consider.

Trustee Bill Rock stated in a letter to the editor that the clerk made the decision for the board prior to Oct. 26, 2007, and did not inform the board members of the other options available prior to when the village approved the change in November 2007.

Whether this is accurate has been debated.

It has been established, however, that before the special session in January 2008 and before the vote in February 2008, the board members knew about the different options, at least in the general sense.

What was not determined is how to specifically make the other options work, or even to adequately examine the options with information already on hand.

For example, how do you estimate the square feet of improvement throughout the village to come up with an estimat-

ed average bill using the square-feet-ofimprovement method? Who determines fire insurance rating? How much would it cost the village to assess taxexempt properties if the fee is collected based on property value? Would these tax-exempt institutions provide this information?

Simpler options Other options may not be as complicated. Should the village not include the 218 non-(water) customers when collecting PFP, some of the controversy may die down. Roughly speaking, that would raise the average bill to slightly over $100 per year.

Compounding this dilemma is that if the village changed methods again, the PSC would have to hold hearing and expend manpower to make the changes.

The PSC would charge the village approximately $900 to make the change.

On the other hand, if the village simply rescinds the decision it made last year, the PSC would not have to hold hearings and it would not cost the village anything. The fee would be again on the levy.

Referendum?

This raises new issues. What specific budget lines would be reduced to free up the $40,000 needed for PFP? Would the village consider a referendum to raise the levy beyond the 2-percent freeze?

In the general discussion around the issue as recently as a couple of months ago, village President Jeff Roberts told trustee Bill Rock to bring an option to the table and the board will consider it.

During the meeting this month, after Mary Klar read her letter, it was decided to schedule some sort of meeting to reconsider the collection method, and Rock, who was not in attendance at the meeting, was given the privilege of selecting a date.

Rock, however, is not willing to take the lead on this again. In an e-mail, he elaborated on his position: “I provided an option in February of this year that received some support, but was rejected by a 4-3 vote with the president casting the deciding vote. I have worked harder on this issue than any other member of the board and often feel like I am the only board member doing so. This is not an issue that can be resolved by the finance committee or the utility committee alone, but will require total involvement by all board members with consideration being given to the voice of the people as well.”

Farewell potluck held for Aschers

Dawn Schultz, director of the Webster Schools After 3 program, reported to the Webster School Board that the program had received high marks in a state inspection. Photo by Carl Heidel the instructors, and Widiker indicated that if further study warrants, he will bring a proposal for a scheduling change to the board for approval.

In other business, the board: • set substitute teacher pay at $85 per teaching day as of Jan. 1, 2009; • approved Rachel Belisle for the district’s gifted and talented coordinator position, and approved Roy Ward as senior class advisor; • and watched a video of Red Ribbon Week activities.

A farewell potluck was held at Siren United Methodist Church Wednesday, Nov. 12, for the church’s former pastor, Mike Ascher, and his wife, Candy. A similar potluck was held at Lewis United Methodist Church Friday, Nov. 7. The Aschers left Siren Monday, Nov. 17, for the Shawno area, Ascher’s hometown. He and Candy, who is also a United Methodist pastor, will be temporarily living in the parsonage of the Suring/Hickory United Methodist churches, which Pastor Candy will have as a half-time charge. The Aschers plan to build a home in Shawno next spring. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

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Polk home health gets another year of life

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — One additional year of life was breathed into the Polk County Home Health Care program last Wednesday when the county board voted 14 to 7, with one abstention, to continue funding for the program into 2010.

The 2009 county budget, approved that day, originally included a home health care budget that would allow the program to be phased out by the end of 2009.

Those funds will now be used strictly to run the program and not prepare for a phase-out.

The program’s initial budget request of $307,000 was cut $75,000 when the finance committee voted to phase it out. At that time, health department director Gretchen Sampson brought forth a revised budget that would accommodate the cut but allow the program to continue into the future.

Reasoning for the proposed elimination of the county home health care program, said finance committee Chairman Gary Bergstrom, is to free up money that will be needed by the highway department in 2010.

Last year the county borrowed $3.5 million in general obligation bonds, primarily for road maintenance, and the amount that will be left in 2010 is $950,000 short of what will be needed.

The expenses associated with highway maintenance, said Bergstrom, are annual and therefore it does not make sense to borrow or use the undesignated fund to cover it.

At this time, according to information provided by county finance director Tonya Weinert, $213,887 remains uncommitted from the $3.5 million bonding.

This includes $103,793 in interest.

Supervisor Pat Messicci suggested using this money to fund the home health care program. It was explained that the borrowed money can only be used for the capital improvements outlined in the borrowing documents, primarily highway projects. In order to be used for anything else, the funds would need to be allocated to the highway department, with an equal amount of tax levy dollars taken from the highway budget for other use.

From Messicci’s perspective, the county has already borrowed the money and is already paying interest on it, and it should be put to use.

“You’re borrowing money to a program,” Supervisor Gerald Newville argued against the idea.

“You are borrowing money for the general fund. You are using borrowed funds to accomplish current programs.”

Discussion moved to other aspects of the 2009 budget, until Newville reintroduced the home health care program by making a motion to reinstate it to continue into 2010.

Supervisor Herschel Brown spoke against the plan, saying, “As it sits right now the county doesn’t have the funds to operate home health care in 2010. We need these funds to fund state-mandated programs.”

He argued that there are other agencies that can take Polk County’s clients, adding that only 10 counties in Wisconsin operate a home care program (supervisor Larry Jepsen cited 17 counties). The “baby boomer” generation will soon be coming through the system, he said, and his own “straw poll” indicated that the younger generations are not willing to pay for a public program.

“How are our children and grandchildren going to fund these kinds of programs for us?” he asked.

Dissolving the county program will shift costs to someone else, said Brown. If there is a program equally as good as the county’s, he said, the county needs to step out.

Newville disagreed, saying, “The economic situation in Polk County does not get helped by laying people off.”

He also disagreed with Brown’s assessment that the younger generations will not be willing to help take care of the senior citizens. “I don’t think they’re going to go out and shoot people,” he said.

“I would like to keep everything, too,” said Supervisor Brian Masters, “but we have to look ahead.

We have to make the best decision of what’s best for the county. We can’t keep driving ourselves into debt.”

Objections were raised by corporation counsel Jeff Fuge when Supervisor Mick Larsen, whose wife works in the home care program, wanted to speak to the issue. Larsen pointed out that he cannot vote on the issue due to conflict of interest, but he felt he should be able to speak on behalf of the residents of

his district.

“My constituents are not being represented,” he said.

After a short consultation with Fuge, Larsen relinquished the floor to supervisor Diane Stoneking. She stated she had a list of counties providing home care services, and that there are 17, not 10, of them.

Supervisor Bob Dueholm expressed concern with the status of the agency that would have been expected to take many of the county’s clients. Northern Bridges, he noted, is not set to open until next spring. ”We talking about turning over a home care program that the county has operated for 40 years to an organization that will go into business in April of next year,” he said.

Gretchen Sampson, director of the Polk County Department of Public Health, said that there are about 16 agencies licensed to provide home care in Polk County. However, she said, most of them contract with the Polk County program. There are four “major players” who provide care in the county she said, but they pick and chose which services to offer, leaving a gap in services.

In addition, said Sampson, Northern Bridges is a managed-care organization, which will not provide services itself but will contract with other agencies, such as Polk County.

According to Brown, the other agencies do not provide the services because they do not have the clients at this time.

“There is still no money in 2010 that will be available for them,” he said. “This is a reasonable solution.

These clients will be taken care of. The state oversees these people like they do this county.”

In the end, Brown came out in the minority as the board voted 14 to 7, with Larsen abstaining, to fund the county home health program into 2010.

Voting in favor were supervisors Dueholm, Dean Johansen, Kathy Keinholz, Keith Rediske, Jim Edgell, Ken Sample, Pat Messicci, Jay Luke, Diane Stoneking, Larry Jepsen, Kim O’Connell, Neil Johnson, Gerald Newville and board Chair Bryan Beseler.

With Brown on the opposing side were Joan Peterson, Pat Schmidt, Marvin Caspersen, Brian Masters, Russ Arcand, and Gary Bergstrom.

Luck budget approved after slight reduction

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — After coming in with a proposed budget at the precise amount allowed to qualify for an incentive payment from the state, the Luck Village Board Tuesday evening voted on a $500 budget cut to create some “wiggle room.”

The final budget includes a tax levy of $512,411, down $500 from the original proposed levy of $512,911 and up $14,279 over last year’s levy. The initial taxing mill rate of $7.726, up 12 cents over last year, will see a minor drop.

Village administrator Kristina Handt came in to the Nov. 18 budget hearing with two issues to resolve before approval of the budget.

First was a $6,250 expense for fire protection services for the first quarter of 2009. The board voted last month to remove the services from the general tax levy and put it on the water bill, but this will not be in place for the first quarter of the year.

To accommodate the expense, the board voted to reduce its appropriation to the Polk County Information Center from $1,000 to $500, to reduce the budget for sealing roads by $1,000, and to take $1,500 out of the amount budgeted for a reevaluation of property in the village. The board voted to take the remaining $3,250 from savings.

The second matter was to determine if the board wanted to add “wiggle room” to the budget.

Proposed expenditures for the general fund in 2009 were 4.8 percent more than last year, the largest increase the village can have and still qualify for the 2010 expenditure restraint program payment, which will amount to about $14,000. The ERP is an incentive program designed to encourage municipalities to keep expenditures down.

“If we’re go $1 over,” said Handt, “we lose the $14,000. We have no wiggle room, and how do we feel about that?”

The board voted to decrease the tax levy by $500 by reducing the advertising and promotion budget by that amount. This puts the increase in general fund expenditures at about 4.3 percent.

Marilyn Sederlund resigns from school board

Board seeking new member; two Frederic seats up in April

by Gregg Westigard FREDERIC – Marilyn Sederlund, Frederic School Board member and board president, has resigned from her board positions due to health reasons. In a letter dated Nov. 5, Sederlund stated that that she could not fulfill the responsibilities of the board and president positions to the best of her abilities.

The school board accepted her resignation with regret at its monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 17. The board members individually expressed their thanks to her for her service to the district, wished her well in her recovery, and said they look forward to the day when she is able to again join the school board.

“A member of a school board is entrusted with one of the most important responsibilities that can be entrusted to any citizen – that of helping to direct children’s education.” With that statement, the board is now seeking someone willing to fill the vacant seat.

Interested persons should contact the district office and express their interest in serving. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and a resident of the Frederic School District.

Applications for the vacant position must be received by Wednesday, Dec. 3. The board will interview the applicant and appoint a person to board at its

Monday, Dec. 15, monthly meeting. The person appointed to replace Sederlund will serve the remainder of her term which ends in April.

Two Frederic School Board seats, the vacant position and the seat held by Shari Matz, will be up for election next April. Persons interested in running for the threeyear terms must submit a campaign registration state-

ment to the school district office between Dec. 1 and Jan. 6. If more than four persons apply for the two seats, a primary election Feb. 17 will reduce the field to four names. This registration process applies to the person the board appoints if that person wants to continue serving after April.

Indian Creek Tavern hosts Veterans Day Dinner

The Indian Creek Tavern hosted a Veterans Day dinner for the Indian Creek American Legion members and their families on Tuesday, Nov. 11. – Photo submitted

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Historical map presented to Burnett County Board

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Wednesday, Nov. 12, was a big day for old-road, historic-places hobbyist Clayton Jorgensen, Grantsburg. That was the day he presented to the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, at their monthly meeting, a map that he has long been working on.

As a part of the meeting, Jorgensen gave the board a historical review of the county, using the map as reference.

“After about 40 years of studying old roads and historic places in Burnett County as a hobby, I finally found the information needed to complete the map,” Jorgensen commented.

The map includes many of the old logging tote roads, the 1860 stage coach road, state roads from 1853, early bridges and ferries. Early sites, such as villages, logging camps, schools, churches, trading posts and stopping places are shown on the map.

A road called the Road to the Pineries from 1870 once went right across the center of the county. Its route is shown on the map, which is titled Historical Roads of Burnett County 1845-1918.

A view of the village of Grantsburg, as shown in the 1915 county plat book, is included on the map, as is a map from the early days of the present Danbury, titled Neshwatana 1854-Gordon 1855.

Don Monson, Spooner, and Jean Schaeppi, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway historian, helped Jorgensen pinpoint locations he needed for the map. Schaeppi came up with the 1980 archeology reports on the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers that helped Jorgensen find needed locations. When his map was completed, Jorgensen was

Historic Roads of Burnett County 1845-1918 is a map that brings together the result of Clayton Jorgensen’s 40-year study of old roads and historic places in Burnett County. The map is now displayed on the wall outside the land development office at the Burnett County Government Center. told to contact the staff at the Burnett County Land Information office.

County mapping specialist Tracy Horel and county surveyor Jason Towne offered different ideas for the finished map. “After hearing them, I decided to give my information to Burnett County to be used for county research and documents,” Jorgensen said.

Horel, with Jorgensen’s assistance, produced the display map showing

An 1870 road known as the Road to the Pineries once crossed Burnett County. Old logging tote roads, the 1860 stage coach road, state roads from 1853, early bridges and ferries are located on the new historic road map. – Photos by Nancy Jappe

many of the old main roads from the period 1845-1918, complete with pictures of historical sites and the historic development of the county.

The large map (4 feet by 5 feet) is on display on the wall outside the land development office at the Burnett County Government Center. A framed copy of the map will also be on display in the lobby at Farmers Independent Telephone Company in Grantsburg starting in January 2009. There are plans to perhaps move this display around to other locations in the county starting next summer.

Burnett County has all rights, includ-

Photos on the left side of the map show historical sites in Burnett County. The right side of the map records the historical development of the county. ing the copyright right, to the map.

“This makes a good item for teaching Burnett County history,” Jorgensen commented.

Credit for putting this map together belongs to Clayton Jorgensen and Burnett County mapping specialist Tracy Horel. All rights, including copyright rights, belong to Burnett County.

Frederic School District

IMMEDIATE VACANCY on the Frederic Board of Education

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Due to the resignation of a board member, the Frederic Board of Education is seeking community members to make application to serve on the Board through April 27, 2009.

The legal requirements for a board member are: (a) A citizen of the United States (b) 18 years of age or older (c) A resident of the Frederic School District Additional qualifications and qualities include being advocates for children. School boards and school board members must be uniquely qualified to be advocates for students. A member of a school board is entrusted with one of the most important responsibilities that can be assigned to any citizen - that of helping to direct children’s education.

Interested persons are asked to contact the District Office. If you have questions, please contact Superintendent Jerry Tischer, 327-5630 or any current board member: Scott Nelson, Becky Amundson, Shari Matz or Terry Taylor.

Deadline for the application to be returned to the District Office is Wednesday, December 3, 2008.

The selection of the new board member will be made following interviews with the current board.

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IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED!

County approves 2009 budget

Amendments to budget Early in the budget discussion, Beseler stipulated that no additions to the budget would be allowed without identifying where the funds would come from.

Several amendments were made, some of which were approved by the board and some of which were not.

Other business • Beseler announced the resignation of supervisor Art Gamache, representing District 22 in the south central part of the county, citing financial difficulties. The seat will be vacant until a replacement is appointed by Beseler and approved by the board.

• The board voted to approve a policy that will allow county employees to share vacation time with other employees in time of need.

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

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by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — Both the county tax levy and taxing mill rate approved with the 2009 Polk County budget last week are lower than last year, after county officials began the budget process more than $2 million in the red.

The approved budget includes a $19,611,679 tax levy, down $170,796, or 0.86 percent, from last year. The taxing mill rate is $3.97, down from $4.06, 2.26percent decrease from last year. This means that owners of property valued at $100,000 will be paying $397 in county taxes, compared with $406 last year.

However, property value in the county increased by 1.43 percent, which could offset the decrease.

In addition, $225,000 of the initial $2 million shortfall was not eliminated, and this amount will be taken from the county’s undesignated fund. There are also funds in the county’s contingency fund, reserved for a “rainy day.” The amount in this fund remained undisclosed, even to some of the county supervisors, in order to protect labor negotiations, said finance director Tonya Weinert.

Following a brief public hearing on the budget, during which only two residents commented, finance committee Chairman Gary Bergstrom provided an outline of the budget process and constraints.

To start with, he said, expenses are up, with an anticipated 2- to 13-percent increase in utilities. While it is anticipated that the sales taxes collected will be greater than last year, it doesn’t make up for the expected loss in interest revenue.

He noted that 70 percent of the county budget is personnel costs, and the finance committee decided against a general across-the-board budget cut for departments because it would leave inadequate personnel and funding to run some of the county’s programs.

Nonmandated programs, said Bergstrom, have little impact on the budget because many are funded by state and federal sources.

The exceptions to this are the home care program and some of the programs in the department of human services.

The finance committee voted to eliminate the home care program by the end of 2009, a move that was defeated, (see separate story), and to direct human services to cut $500,000 from its budget.

The human services voted to disregard the directive but did find $200,000 to help in the effort. The final 2009 budget included a $350,000 cut for the department. The reasoning, said Bergstrom, is that history shows a $350,000 savings annually through unfilled staff vacancies.

An amendment to the budget to restore the $350,000 to the human services department budget with money from the undesignated fund was defeated by a vote of 13 to nine. Voting against the amendment were supervisors Joan Peterson, Dean Johansen, Patricia Schmidt, Herschel Brown, Kathy Kienholz, Brian Masters, Russ Arcand, Mick Larsen, Kim O’Connell, Bergstrom, Neil Johnson, Gerald Newville and board Chairman Bryan Beseler.

In favor were supervisors Bob Dueholm, Marvin Caspersen, Keith Rediske, Jim Edgell, Ken Sample, Pat Messicci, Jay Luke, Diane Stoneking and Larry Jepsen.

• An amendment to move $46,000 from the contingency fund to the budget of corporation counsel to cover an error during the budgeting process was approved by voice vote.

• An amendment to add $57,550 to the Land and Water Resource Department budget, contingent upon receiving grants and contracts in that amount, was approved on a voice vote.

• An amendment to pay $2,500 of a $9,000 annual membership fee to the International Trade, Business and Economic Development Council was defeated by a vote of 10 to 12. With even the reduced membership, said Jepsen, the county would be promoted and represented at numerous functions.

• An amendment to take $17,600 from the county library budget and appropriate it to the county historical society failed on a voice vote.

• An amendment to restore $10,000 from highway funds to the county economic development corporation failed on a voice vote.

• An amendment to take $78,688 from the undesignated fund and apply it to the county tax levy failed on a voice vote. Per board policy, the undesignated fund balance must be at 20 percent of annual general fund expenditures.

There is currently $78,688 more in the fund than required.

• An amendment to eliminate the county library federation, except membership in the Indianhead Federated Library System and funding for Act 150 and Act 420 (reimbursement for non-resident use), as required by law, was withdrawn because it failed to follow statutory requirements.

The proposal, submitted by Masters, was to have the Balsam Lake Public Library take on the Books by Feet to the jail, and the Indianhead system to handle library books by mail.

According to corporation counsel Jeff Fuge, the county would need to go through a specific process if it abandons the library. The process would include a public hearing requiring a 30-day notice.

It is unknown, said Fuge, what would actually be saved by maintaining funding as required by state statutes.

Peterson said that only Pierce, Polk, and Price counties still have a county library, and Pierce is in the process of disbanding.

Masters suggested an investigation to determine the process Pierce County is using.

The 2009 budget was approved by a vote of 18 to four. Opposed were supervisors Peterson, Brown, Edgell and Johnson.

The fact that the board approved funding the home care program into 2010 (see separate story) could bode ill for the county in the future, according to Bergstrom, chairman of the finance committee.

The program had been slated for elimination by the end of 2009, freeing up its $300,000 budget for 2010. Those funds, said Bergstrom, will be needed to help cover a $950,000 projected shortfall in the highway department.

However, the board’s 14 to 7 vote to continue the home care program for at least another year means the county may be scrambling to meet its road maintenance obligations in the future.

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F O R U M Letters t o t h e e d i t o r The election is over Thank goodness! What a relief it is!

Enough negative campaign ads!

Although, it almost seems like something is missing, since it became such an unavoidable part of our lives.

Unfortunately, we were all too convincingly prevailed upon and cajoled to believe that the other guy was the worst person on Earth! How could someone so bad be running for president?

In truth, neither man is a bad person. Sen. McCain and President-elect Obama were, like it seems all national political candidates are drawn into uncomfortable situations and required to seek huge amounts of money to remain competitive, knowing that all past indiscretions and associations would be elicited and broadcast to the world.

They both went into their public battle knowing full well the consequences, which required a great deal of courage and dedication to an uncertain result; and knowing that their values and integrity would be questioned and endlessly analyzed.

Unfortunately, there always seem to be those who relish going into the gutter with slimy, despicable assaults on the character of political candidates. These cowardly individuals are not the candidates themselves.

They are the 527 groups and their allies, and generally not people in the campaigns, although the ever-present political consultants, as they are hired to do, advise the candidates of what must be done to win, and it is not always friendly and fair.

This climate of political battle becomes all the more challenging and difficult as the way-too-long campaign drags along. People with integrity and honor are drawn into negative campaigning by perceived negative campaigning of the other side. It is vehemently insisted to the candidates that they must respond in kind in order to have any chance of winning. It becomes a vicious circle.

It is a wonder that both candidates survived, and finally ended the campaign with dignity and honor, both sincerely and elegantly making their concession and victory speeches, promising bipartisanship and working for the good of the county.

It is now time for all to accept the decision of the voters, and encourage bipartisan efforts to solve the many problems facing this great nation. We must all do what we can to help rather than criticize our government, knowing that it is in the good hands of well-motivated individuals.

Ron Ylitalo, Grantsburg

Saving Iver’s Mountain My newest passion is out my front windows, two miles southeast as the crow flies. It is unique and rustic in this area. But it is on the brink of destruction right now by Mathey’s Mining and their plan to begin blasting and hauling away traprock, they had hoped as early as August of 2008. The first the people heard of this was the middle of July. Mathey’s had silently purchased way over 300 acres and had mapped out plans for blasting and hauling for the next 100 years!

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The need to save this mountain is more far-reaching than the relatively few people who live within sight and sound of it. Up to this point, the mountain has been quiet except for the animal wildlife and the equally wild old stories of Laketown Township’s own “Hatfields and McCoys.” From Iver’s Mountain’s rustic gravel road, you can look and see all the way to Grantsburg. On the south side you can see the mountain and its beauty as you drive east of 200th Street on Polk CTH B. Saving Iver’s Mountain needs you!

The people have up to now held this travesty at a standstill, but your support is needed. You can begin by learning about it and supporting it now.

Saving Iver’s Mountain sponsored a benefit last Saturday evening in Luck, with a buffet supper, band, and meat raffle throughout the evening.

The purpose was to keep people informed and let Mathey’s know we are not giving up or going away, and to remind those who have become complacent and say it is a done deal that it is not!

It may seem impossible, but we have all seen the impossible become reality. Join the fight to Save Iver’s Mountain.

Doris Wilson Frederic

Trip of a lifetime On Friday evening, Nov. 14, two busloads of WWII veterans and volunteers returned home. They were escorted by the sheriff’s department and were met by scores of anxious friends and family members. After the five-day trip they may have been tired, but their smiles spoke volumes.

The first meeting with the VFW United Post 6856 and the ladies Auxiliary laid the groundwork for this undertaking. A commitment was made to make certain that the trip would happen - and that it would happen this year. Other VFW posts, auxiliaries and American Legion posts throughout Polk and Burnett counties adopted this cause.

Generous donations of time and money ensured that each WWII veteran and their spouse were able to personally visit the nation’s memorials.

More than one of the veterans used the term “trip of a lifetime.” Their other “trip of a lifetime” that was taken some 60 years ago ensured that we would be in a position to show our appreciation.

Our entire community should be proud of how it recognized the worthiness of the cause. Countless people expressed support for the idea.

From young students to local corporations, it seemed that everyone joined to back the project.

The fireworks display not only celebrated our veterans but also our community for what has been done.

Thanks to everyone who ensured that this dream would come true.

To view photos of this trip, please log onto www.karolinewhite.com.

Gina Sarrow Balsam Lake

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Spend your holiday dollars locally When consumers purchase from a locally owned business they can make a huge impact on their entire community. Every dollar spent at a Main Street business will circulate anywhere from six to 15 times in their community through wages, taxes, charitable contributions, and supplies for the business (they shop local too!).

Meanwhile, about 70 percent of a dollar spent at a chain store immediately leaves the community.

Maybe this holiday season it’s time to consider making more purchases from small businesses, which can directly benefit your community, rather than spending all your dollars at large chain stores, or online. There’s also convenience in shopping locally when you don’t have to go far to get the things you need, and you don’t have to wait for delivery either. For every online, and out of town purchase you make, you can guarantee that 100 percent of your purchase does nothing for your community.

So this season consider doing something good for yourself and your community, and buy gifts, food, and everything you need to celebrate the holidays, from your local small businesses. You’ll be amazed at what our stores have to offer in products and services! To check out what St. Croix Falls has to offer visit our new Web site at www.scfbuylocal.org Julie Hildebrand Arianne Peterson VISTA Volunteers

Better than you realize Lest what I’m about to say be misconstrued, I am not in favor of property taxes as the primary means of financing local government. Property values often have little relation to a person’s ability to pay, and that’s especially true for seniors and others on fixed incomes. We need to look at other, more equitable sources of funding while at the same time making sure that local governments function at peak efficiency and with minimal waste.

I think one of the responsibilities that comes with being elected to local office should be to work not just on cutting spending, but also on the question of how we might better fund local government.

During my tenure on the Polk County Board of Supervisors I became involved in just such an effort. Called The Wisconsin Way (www.wisconsinway.org), this organization is a coalition of the following groups: the Wisconsin Counties Association, the Wisconsin Education Association Council, the Wisconsin Realtors Association, the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association, and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities.

This unique partnership is working to find new and better ways to fund public services and lower property taxes without compromising our quality of life. I support their efforts and look forward to their recommendations.

Now to the real point of this letter.

There’s an old saying that a lie can get halfway around the world before the truth gets its boots on. That saying came to mind at last week’s county budget hearing when a citizen rose to encourage the county board to adopt a balanced budget. In emphasizing her wish to see property taxes held in check, this woman twice referred to Polk County’s membership in the “upper tier” of Wisconsin counties in terms of property tax burden.

When I called her a few days later to ask where she got her data, her answer was “that’s just what everybody tells me.” I realize that many people are under the impression that Polk County’s taxes are among the highest in the state, but guess what? They’re wrong!

The nonpartisan Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance (www.wistax.org) is a highly respected, nonpartisan source for objective information about taxes. They pub-

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lish just the sort of county-to-county comparisons that allow every taxpayer to see how his or her tax rates compare with those in other parts of the state. Looking at their table – Comparison of 2007/08 and 2006/07 Property Tax Levies for Counties, one finds that, while Polk County’s 13.5-percent rate of increase from 06/07 to 07/08 was second highest in the state, our actual tax rate, in terms of dollars assessed per thousand dollars of property valuation, was $4.06 – 48th out of all 72 counties in Wisconsin.

Menominee County had the highest rate of $8.43, followed by Clark at $7.15 and Taylor at $7.01. The next ten counties had rates between $6 and $7; then there were 17 with rates between $5 and $6 per thousand.

No matter how you crunch the numbers, there’s no way that 48th out of 72 qualifies as “upper tier.” Let’s all make sure we get our facts straight before we criticize our local elected officials. They may be doing a better job of managing your tax dollars than you realize.

Jeff Peterson Rural Luck

Born in the U.S.A.?

For those interested in our Constitution, the Constitution requires that candidates be born on U.S. soil to serve as president.

In Norton vs. Shelby County 118 U.S. 425 p. 442 it states, “An unconstitutional act is not law; it confers no rights; it imposes no duties; affords no protection; it creates no office; it is in legal contemplation, as inoperative as though it had never been passed.”

SteffanAmericanVoiceRadio.net says, “John McCain was born August 29, 1936 in the Panama Canal Zone, to two U.S. citizens. It’s a common misunderstanding that the zone was a U.S. territory - in fact, the U.S. had lease rights, but not territorial rights.“ Philip J. Berg in his court case (Berg v.

Obama) states, “Obama Was Born in Mombosa, Kenya and therefore is not a “natural born” United States citizen.

Upon investigation into the alleged birth of Obama in Honolulu, Hawaii, Obama’s birth is reported as occurring at two separate hospitals, Kapiolani Hospital and Queens Hospital. The Rainbow Edition News Letter, published by the Education Laboratory School, produced in its November 2004 edition an article from an interview with Obama and his half-sister, Maya Soetoro, in which the publication reports that Obama was born August 4, 1961 at Queens Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Four years later, in a February 2008 interview with the Hawaiian newspaper Star Bulletin, Maya Soetoro states that her half-brother, Obama, was born August 4, 1961, this time in Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children.

Through extensive investigation, learned that Obama was born in Mombasa, Kenya. Obama’s biological father was a Kenyan citizen and Obama’s mother a U.S. citizen who was not old enough to register Obama’s birth in Hawaii as a “natural born” United States citizen. The laws on the books at the time of Obama’s birth required the U.S. citizen to have resided in the Untied States for 10 years, five of which were after the age of 14.

Obama’s mother was only 18 when Obama was born in Kenya. Nationality Act of 1940, revised June 1952; United States of America v. Cervantes-Nava, 281 F.3d 501 (2002); Drozd v. I.N.S., 155 F.3d 81, 85-88 (2d Cir.1998). The birth of Obama in Kenya has been verified.

For above aforementioned reasons, Obama’s mother could have only registered Obama’s birth in the United States as a naturalized citizen. A naturalized United States citizen is not eligible to run for and/or hold the office of the presidency.

There is still the unresolved issue of Obama providing a Certification of Live

Birth to prove he is a natural-born citizen.

Not a birth certificate, but the COLB. The fact that Obama refuses to provide this document since June, 2008, says it all.

For those interested in following the progress of Pennsylvania Democrat Philip J. Berg’s case through the court system, go to www.obamacrimes.com Joe A. Everson Frederic

The education dilemma As if we were not already painfully aware of it, the presidential candidates of all parties and stripes repeatedly brought to our attention the disgraceful state of the pre-college educational system in America today. However, upon reviewing their platformed social issue agendas, one finds little more than high-sounding platitudes and few dramatic ideas for substantial change to correct the failings and inadequacies that presently exist.

The influence of the teachers unions and academic fraternities are clearly evident in the concepts for improvement put forth by the politicians – more money, more expensive buildings, smaller class sizes (requiring the hiring of more teachers), more nonteaching administration to add to the already bloated staffing alleged to be essential to the running of the schools.

The academic establishment in our country has a lobby equal to that of big oil, the health care cartel, Wall Street and the auto industry. No one has a handle on the amount of money being dumped into our educational system. The teachers have a hammerlock hold on public officials from the smallest municipalities to the highest levels of government. That influence, typically couched in lofty academic jargon and crafted to engender fear, sympathy and guilt (what about our children, the future of our country?) is insidiously intimidating and designed to shame all who would deny the perpetuation and growth of an institution that’s shown to be in unremitting crisis and controversy.

The answer is not more money, bigger and more expensive edifices of learning, or more teachers. Where else in America can you get a white collar job right out of college that pays you a year’s salary for nine month’s work? Some data says that 75 percent of elementary and secondary (grades K thru 12) schoolteachers have lucrative businesses on the side. The public at large is constantly bombarded with the stories of desperate teachers spending their own money for classroom supplies and the like – all part of the sympathy, guilt, and shame campaign. It’s psychological warfare at its best and we keep falling for it.

Academics, if you have genuine respect for your chosen mission in life, stop the transparent, self-serving, incessant whining!

The answer is to knock the academic community off its lofty faux intellectual perch and demand those in the profession, or contemplating a teaching career, join us mortals in the real world. Enough peddling so-called innovative educational concepts like no child left behind, charter schools, IQ segregated learning centers and other reinvent-the-wheel ideas that obfuscate and distract attention from the fundamental problem – the teacher that does not know how to teach, those uncommitted and the administrator that sees his role as that of a corporate executive expecting a compensation package to match.

I will deal here with the business of teaching as I’ve had some experience in that role. There are few more challenging learning environments that the cockpit of an airplane or on the military field preparing soldiers to go into combat. I’ve taught under these circumstances more times than I choose to remember. To fail in either of these situations is to probably die with your students. A true teacher figures out how to get beyond natural emotional and psychological barriers to learning and

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inspires the practical application of his message. The principle: you identify and teach to the students basic self-interests; in the foregoing, staying alive in a hostile environment.

The long-acknowledged criteria for the assimilation and use of new information is to know, understand and apply. Book learning, note memorization, the use of calculators, computer fed information and structured teaching-to-test may achieve the “know” essential. However, it does not assure the student truly understands the basis for that information or how to put it into practice – the most important “apply” element of learning criteria.

It is the responsibility of the teacher to create a learning environment that, ultimately, demands the student to mentally and practically demonstrate the application of knowledge gained.

The civilian/American educational norm today is to conclude, if the student achieves the required test standard score, it’s assumed they’ve absorbed the information. Experience has shown this does not guarantee either true understanding or the ability to apply what has been taught.

Test results often are a cosmetic for ignorance.

Some of mankind’s iconic educators, Socrates and Jesus Christ for example, didn’t need fancy classrooms or elaborate training aids. Their technique was quite simple: create insights to greater knowledge and understanding by asking questions that challenged others to think and inspired them to apply the knowledge gained from that process. History is a testament to their success.

To begin to rectify the failings of our present educational system, administrators, curriculum developers and teachers at all levels must be judged on their ability to create and implement a learning process that honors the fundamental standards of knowing, understanding and applying what is taught. If they do not have the wisdom and commitment to that task, the dedication and devotion to the teaching profession, they should look for other careers.

Bradley E. Eyers Frederic

Common good Now that the election is over, we probably will not hear much more about prolife and anti-abortion until the next election, when it will again become a litmus test to tell us how to vote.

Dr. Norman Jensen stated, “I don’t understand how some who would make all abortions illegal ardently defend the Iraq war where thousands of innocent men, women and children have been killed. Can we have it both ways?”

Pastor Dr. Merrill Olson says, “All wars kill innocent men, women and children.

On the other hand, abortion deliberately kills innocent people.” He is right, but he is ignoring the fact that the Iraq war is also deliberately promoted by our own government administration. Doesn’t he also think God will judge our country for this too?

God loves the whole world. Let us be pro-life globally. This means caring for all creation – not exploiting our resources or innocent human beings. We have this chance to put aside our bickering and work for the common good of all.

Carolyn Berkland Grantsburg

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President Obama can redeem the White House Alice Walker is the first AfricanAmerican woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. But Monday, I called her to talk about a true story. The Obamas had just visited the White House. The first African-American elected president of the United States had visited his soon-to-be residence, a house built by slaves. Walker told me: “Even when they were building it, you know, in chains or in desperation and in sadness, they were building it for him. Ancestors take a very long view of life, and they see what is coming.” The author of “The Color Purple,” who writes about slavery and redemption, went on, “This is a great victory of the spirit and for people who have had to live basically by faith.”

Many decades ago, Alice Walker had broken antimiscegenation laws in Mississippi by marrying a white man.

She is a descendent of slaves.

While Barack Obama is not – he is the son of a Kenyan man and a white Kansan woman – his wife, Michelle, is, and so, too, are their daughters, Sasha and Malia. Michelle Obama’s ancestors come from South Carolina; her grand-

father was part of the great government payrolls, such as migration north to Chicago.

‘Jerry,’ ‘Jess,’ ‘Charles,’ ‘Len,’ Melissa Harris-Lacewell, ‘Dick’, ‘Bill’ and ‘Jim’ undoubtassociate professor of politics edly were slaves leased from and African-American studtheir masters.”

Randall ies at Princeton University, Robinson, in his book “The reflected on the Obamas’ Debt,” wrote of slave labor in forthcoming move: “There the construction of the U.S. are two African-American Capitol: “The worn and pitted girls, little girl children, who stones on which the tourists are going to grow up with stood had doubtless been 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue as hauled into position by slaves, their home address. That’s an Amy for whom the most arduous of astonishing difference for our Goodman tasks were reserved. They had country. It does not mean the fired and stacked the bricks. end of racial inequality. It They had mixed the mortar. does not mean that most little black They had sawn the long timbers in hellgirls growing up with their residence ishly dangerous pits with one slave out on the South Side of Chicago or in of the pit and another in, often nearly Harlem, or Latino boys and girls grow- buried alive in sawdust.” ing up at their addresses, that the world Looking forward, Barack Obama can is all better for them. But it does mean make history in another way. The execthat there is something possible here.” utive orders he issues will set the tone Construction of the White House of his presidency and could usher in a started in 1792, with sandstone quar- new era. Human-rights groups are callried by slaves in Aquia, Va., then trans- ing for the closing of the Guantanamo ported up the Potomac River and prison camp and CIA “black sites,” hauled into place by slaves. The White where torture has been commonplace.

House Historical Association lists sevWhich brings us back to slavery. eral of the slaves on that historic con- When Frederick Douglass, the struction crew: “Tom, Peter, Ben, Harry renowned abolitionist, was young, he and Daniel, three of whom were slaves was enslaved on a plantation on owned by White House architect James Maryland’s Eastern Shore, called Hoban.” Stonecutters, or sawyers, “on Mount Misery, owned by Edward

A R E A Charges filed in stabbing

BARRON - Authorities arrested and charged a Barron man last week with aggravated battery and disorderly conduct after a stabbing incident was reported on La Salle Avenue. George Edward Haynes, 45, had his initial court appearance Nov. 5 before Judge Tim Doyle in Barron County Circuit Court.

Judge Doyle set the defendant’s cash bond at $500 with the conditions that Haynes must maintain absolute sobriety and not enter any establishments that serve alcohol. According to the criminal complaint: An officer responded to a residence on E. La Salle Avenue at approximately 7:47 p.m. Nov. 4 due to a report of a man having been stabbed in the chest. Upon arrival, the officer was told that the suspect–George Haynes–had fled on foot. About 90 minutes later, the sheriff’s department received a call about Haynes being at a woman’s home, and he was injured. An ambulance was requested. Authorities responded and found Haynes, who had a bloodied face and appeared to have an eye injury. One witness, Neisler, said he and Eyman had come to the La Salle Avenue residence at about 7:45 p.m. and within minutes Eyman and Haynes were fighting. After Eyman had Haynes pinned on a couch, Haynes got up and grabbed a knife from the sink. The defendant then allegedly started jabbing at Eyman, who tried to protect himself with a blanket. Eyman eventually grabbed the knife from Haynes, and the defendant allegedly said he would be coming back with a gun to kill Eyman and Neisler. Haynes was arrested the night of the incident and transported to jail. – Barron News-Shield

Deputy is suicide victim

ST. CROIX COUNTY - A St. Croix County sheriff’s deputy is the apparent victim of a suicide. Darren Hyland, 28, New Richmond, died Friday of a selfinflicted gunshot wound. The incident happened in Dunn County, said Sheriff Dennis Hillstead, and law officers there were handling the investigation.

Hillstead had not received the Dunn County officers final report as of Tuesday noon. Hyland, who was a member of the St. Croix County jail staff since May 2007, was on administrative leave. “He was placed on leave pending

the outcome of an investigation into alleged acts of misconduct while on duty in the jail,” the sheriff said.

Hillstead said it was the first incident of a suicide by a law enforcement officer who was currently employed that he could recall over the past 38 years. “It’s a difficult situation, both for those who worked alongside him and for the inmates. He was fairly well-liked by a number of inmates,” the sheriff said.

The sheriff said a crisis intervention team has been called in to help both inmates and members of the jail staff deal with the situation. A mental health therapist who visits the jail twice a week on a regular basis has been alerted.

Hillstead said Hyland took a psychological exam when he was hired by the county, which is a standard requirement for employment going back a number of years. “Nothing indicated any tendencies toward misconduct or suicide,” he said. Hyland was born in St. Paul, Minn., and graduated from Cumberland High School in 1999. He attended WITC in Rice Lake and graduated from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire in 2001 with an associate degree in police science. He worked as a reserve officer in Barron County and as a police officer in Cumberland, Frederic, Balsam Lake and Clear Lake before signing on with St. Croix County. Hyland is survived by his parents, Dean and Debra Hyland, Cumberland, two brothers, one sister and a number of aunts and uncles.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in Cumberland. – Hudson StarObserver

Hearing rescheduled

VILLAGE OF ROBERTS - The village of Roberts is going to have to wait a little longer before they find out about their police chief situation. Former Roberts Police Chief Ricci Prein appealed his August dismissal by the village’s Police Review Board. Oral arguments were planned for Nov. 11, but are rescheduled for Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. in the government building in Hudson.

Gordon McQuillen, Prein’s representative, complained that until Monday evening he hadn’t seen the brief filed by Catherine Munkittrick, representing the PRB. Munkittrick said she filed it with Roger Palek, another attorney in the

Covey, a notorious “slave breaker.”

There, physical and psychological torture were standard. That property, today, is owned by Donald Rumsfeld, the former secretary of defense who was one of the key architects of the U.S. military’s program of torture and detention.

With the stroke of a pen on Inauguration Day, President Obama could outlaw torture. It would be a tribute to those slaves who built his new home, the White House, a tribute to those slaves who built the U.S. Capitol Building, a tribute to those who were tortured at Mount Misery. *** Denis Moynihan contributed research to this column. *** Amy Goodman is the host of “Democracy Now!,” a daily international TV/radio news hour airing on more than 700 stations in North America. Her column’s appearance in the Leader is sponsored by the local group, The Gathering, an informal group of people of diverse ages, experience, and philosophies who meet every other week at a member’s home for silent meditation and lively discussions about peace, justice, spirituality, religion, politics, environment, global cultures and humanity.

N E W S matter. She assumed he would have forwarded it to McQuillen, she said.

Munkittrick told Judge Edward Vlack that she worried about dragging the issue out by rescheduling the oral arguments. “If we can’t get a hearing fairly quickly, I would have a problem with that,” she said. Vlack, in front of Roberts Board members, a PRB member and the village clerk, agreed to reschedule the hearing. – New Richmond News

Hunting accident fatal

ISANTI, Minn. - A 67-year-old Isanti man died on Friday, Nov. 13, following a hunting accident at his home.

According to Isanti County Chief Deputy Russ Monson, Glen Roeder had gone out to his deer stand and while climbing his foot slipped and lodged between the ladder and the tree. He fell backwards and was unable to free himself. Shortly after 4 p.m., his son, Mark Roeder, heard four shots fired. He went out to look for his father, and found him deceased between 5:30 and 6 p.m.

Roeder was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he loved the outdoors, according to his family. In other hunting-related news, an 18-year-old man was accidentally shot by his grandfather on Saturday morning, Nov. 15, in the southwest part of Isanti County.

According to Monson, when Harold Krause, 78, shot off his 12-gauge the shot ricocheted and struck his grandson, Deon Guinn, in the back of the knee. – Pine City Pioneer

Fighting hunger

HAYWARD - People concerned about preventing hunger and homelessness in Sawyer County gathered last week to discuss existing efforts to help and what more can be done. Convened by Trinke McNurlin, Sawyer County family living specialist for the University of Wisconsin-Extension, the meeting included representatives of government agencies, food shelves, churches and schools, as well as individuals. The second annual Home for the Holidays dinner and auction to benefit shelter and food distribution programs in Sawyer County will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Lumberjack Steakhouse. One of the coordinators of the event is Carol Lund, who works for Northland Counseling/Northland Community

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Services. She sees “many people who are vulnerable, who stay in or find housing that is not safe.” Besides raising money, a purpose of the upcoming benefit event is to raise awareness about poverty and homelessness, and “this year the need is greater than ever, based on what’s going on in the country,” Lund said. The event will “challenge people to use what resources they have and work together,” she said. Last year’s dinner raised about $4,500, and the sponsors are hoping to double that this year, Lund added. – Sawyer County Record

Twelve-year sentence

MADISON – A Superior man sentenced last year in Douglas County to 21/2 years for sexual assault of a child was sentenced Friday in federal court to 12 years in prison on two counts of possessing child pornography. Douglas County authorities recovered more than 2,500 still photos and 25 videos containing sexually explicit images of minors that Christopher W. Dallum, 36, kept on an computer and DVDs at his auto repair business in June 2006. District Judge Barbara Crabb said the child pornography Dallum collected was “really hard core,” including sadomasochistic depictions of children.

Some of the images were of “toddlers,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim O’Shea. Crabb rejected the 22- to 27month sentence recommended by Dallum’s attorney Reed Cornia, saying that although she agreed the 20-year maximum term was “draconian,” Dallum still represented a “danger to the community.” Dallum’s secretly videotaping a female relative who was showering, undressing and using the bathroom, Dallum’s convictions in Douglas County for third-degree sexual assault and having sex with a child 16 or older, and using methamphetamine from 2001 to 2003, warranted a lengthy sentence, said Crabb.

“I have no confidence that you know what’s appropriate and what isn’t, and I wonder if children are really safe around you,” Crabb told Dallum. – Superior Daily Telegram

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County to locate heirs of GAM donor

Reversal of last month’s vote reinitiates pursuit of nursing home sale

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — In yet another reversal of a previous vote, the Polk County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 12 voted to find the heirs of the woman who donated the land on which Golden Age Manor was built, in order to determine if they will allow the county to sell the nursing home.

Last Wednesday’s vote of 16 to 6 in favor of locating the heirs of Annie Sylvester overrides an Oct. 21 vote of 11 in favor and 12 opposed.

The vote came after extended discussion, including a closed session at the beginning of the meeting that delayed approval of the meeting agenda until more than an hour after the meeting started.

Golden Age Manor, the county-owned nursing home in Amery, has had a roller-coaster ride this year.

In January the board voted 12 to 11 to sell the home, which has a history of requiring appropriations from the county general fund, provided by tax dollars, to break even.

A lawsuit was filed to stop the sale, on the grounds that the property was conveyed to the county for the purpose of building a nursing home, and sale of the home would need two-thirds approval by the county board.

Polk County Circuit Court found the sale to be legal, but the decision was taken to the Court of Appeals, which ruled that the property was indeed donated and stopped the sale. The county then filed a petition asking the state supreme court to review the decision, which is currently pending.

A resolution submitted last month by Supervisor Bob Dueholm to withdraw the Supreme Court petition was defeated by a vote of eight in favor and 15 opposed. Also last month was the board’s 11 to 12 vote that decided against seeking the heirs for a waiver of special purpose, which meant that sale of the property could not take place.

Meanwhile, the county is open to legal action by the party that bought the home in January.

The decision just to reconsider the October vote took nearly an hour to accomplish.

A number of supervisors felt the issue should be stricken from the agenda, but Supervisor Gary Bergstrom said he had new information that should be

considered.

“I received a phone call that gave new information,” he said, adding that the board should hear the information regardless of the outcome of the vote. “This information will have a significant financial impact on the county. It’s not just a rehash.”

“I don’t think we should bring it up again,” said Dueholm. The board voted on it in October, he said, and a lot of time has been spent on it.

The board voted 17 to 5 to go into closed session, which lasted more than a half-hour. Voting against the closed session were supervisors Dueholm, Pat Messicci, Russ Arcand, Jay Luke and Diane Stoneking.

Once out of closed session, a motion by Dueholm to remove from the agenda the resolution seeking the heirs was defeated by a 17 to 5 vote. Voting to take it off the agenda were supervisors Dueholm, Messicci, Luke, Stoneking, and Ken Sample.

In order to be reconsidered at all, supervisors who had voted against the idea in October had to bring the resolution back to the table in November. Supervisor Mick Larsen motioned to do so, with a second from supervisor Marvin Caspersen. They were joined by another 13 supervisors voting in favor of reconsidering the issue, with seven opposed.

Discussion during the meeting touched on the question of whether the property can be sold if even just one heir is opposed to waiving the special purpose condition attached to it. According to corporation counsel Jeff Fuge, the county’s legal counsel, the state statute is yet to be tested.

Discussion also indicated that an attempt to contact at least some of the heirs has been made without county board sanction. This contact, said Fuge, interfered with the county’s statutory responsibilities.

A letter, signed by two as-yet unsubstantiated heirs of Sylvester, circulated among board members, stated that no waiver would be granted to allow sale of the property.

Supervisor Larry Jepsen said the correspondence indicated “a severe road block,” but felt the county should pursue the issue to the end. “They (the heirs) deserve the rest of the story before they make their decision,” Jepsen said.

Another question raised during the discussion was whether Fuge’s office or outside counsel would be used to identify and contact the heirs. The county’s insurance company is paying the bill and has agreed to assign it to outside counsel, said Fuge.

Supervisor Keith Rediske, describing the whole issue as being of a “highly charged political nature,”

agreed that it should be handled by outside counsel.

Commenting that it is “great” to say that the insurance company will handle it, supervisor Gerald Newville said, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.”

The county’s annual reimbursement from the insurance company didn’t come this year, he said, adding, “There might be a rate adjustment.”

Attorney William Thiel of Weld Riley Prenn and Ricci, the law firm already working with the county on the issue, said that the case could be settled within three to six months, at best. Fuge said that it could take a year or more in his office, given the current case load.

Sample referred back to the letter circulating from the heirs of Sylvester.

“We’ve identified two potential heirs, and we’ve identified their potential response,” said Sample. He suggested that these be “formalized” and then allow the case to proceed from there. Fuge said that it would not be in the best interest of the county to pursue only these two heirs, but that there may be others whose interests may “put this to rest.”

••• The 16 to 6 vote to locate the heirs of Annie Sylvester, who conveyed the land to Polk County for a nursing home in 1957, meets the requirement of a twothirds majority in favor of the action.

Voting in favor were supervisors Joan Peterson, Patricia Schmidt, Herschel Brown, Kathy Keinholz, Marvin Caspersen, Keith Rediske, Jim Edgell, Brian Masters, Ken Sample, Mick Larsen, Larry Jepsen, Kim O’Connell, Gary Bergstrom, Neil Johnson, Gerald Newville and board Chairman Bryan Beseler.

Opposed were supervisors Robert Dueholm, Dean Johansen, Pat Messicci, Russ Arcand, Jay Luke and Diane Stoneking.

Directly following the vote, Sample called for a reconsideration of the vote, stating that there was too much “supplemental discussion” and not enough discussion on the resolution itself. Messicci agreed, saying that only the amendments had been discussed and not the resolution on its own.

“We’ve kicked this subject around so many times,” argued Jepsen.

A motion to reconsider the vote failed on a voice vote.

In other Golden Age Manor action, a resolution to monitor and reduce operational expenses at the home for 2009 was defeated by a vote of 15 to 7.

Local activities to join thousands in Georgia calling for closure of controversial military training camp LUCK — This weekend, four local activists will join thousands from across the country at Ft. Benning, Ga., to demand a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy and the closure of the controversial U.S. Army School of the Americas.

“Despite a shocking human rights record, this school continues to operate with U.S. taxpayer money,” said John LaForge, 52, a staff member at Nukewatch. “Closing the SOA would send a strong human rights message to Latin America and the world.”

The Army school made headlines in 1996 when the Pentagon released training manuals used at the school from 1982 to 1991 that advocated torture, extortion and execution. Despite this admission and hundreds of documented human rights abuses throughout Latin America committed by soldiers trained at the school, no independent investigation into the facility has ever taken place.

Support for the SOA/WHINSEC continues to

erode. In 2007, Bolivian President Evo Morales announced that Bolivia would stop sending troops to be trained there. Bolivia is the fifth Latin American country, after Costa Rica, Argentina, Uruguay and Venezuela, to announce its withdrawal from SOA/WHINSEC, citing its graduates history of assassination, torture and abuse.

Arianne Peterson, 23, of St. Croix Falls, Emily Nyre, 27, and Aaron Eddens, 23, John LaForge both of Taylors Falls, Minn., and LaForge, who lives at Anathoth Community Farm near Luck, will leave for Georgia on Nov. 20.

In 2005, 39 people — including LaForge, Jane Hosking, also of Luck, and four other Wisconsin residents — were convicted of misdemeanor trespass at the base. All six served federal prison time for civil disobedience.

Last November, 25,000 people gathered at the gates of Ft. Benning to call for the closure of the school, the largest demonstration yet in an 18-year history of opposition to what’s been dubbed the “school of assassins.”

Nukewatch is a peace and environmental action group founded in 1979. LaForge has been on the staff since 1992. Peterson, a Luck High School salutatorian, was a Nukewatch intern in 2004. The group provides news and information about nuclear power, weapons and waste in its Nukewatch Quarterly, and conducts trainings in nonviolent action for a “world free of war, racism and human exploitation.” - from Nukewatch

Drunken fight leads to arrest of couple

POLK COUNTY - A young Dresser couple found themselves in jail after a drunken fight early Friday morning, Nov. 7.

According to a Polk County Sheriff’s report, a 25year-old male and a 22-year-old female got into a fight after getting home to their Dresser apartment at 3:30 a.m. from a bar in the St. Croix Falls area. It began with an argument about money and another man.

The woman said the man was yelling at her and she pushed him away. He then pushed and punched her with a closed fist several times, she said. She told police she couldn’t remember much because she was “still a little intoxicated.”

The man said he was questioning the woman about a male coming to their residence and that she pushed him into a coffee table and he fell into an entertain-

ment center. He said she punched him and pushed him to the ground and bit him in the chest. He said he threw a coffee cup at her and hit her. That’s when she left the residence, he said.

Both were handcuffed and taken to the Polk County Jail. Each faces one count of battery. - with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Department.

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Quarry issue goes to court and hearing Iver’s Mountain issue gets more complex

by Gregg Westigard LAKETOWN – The status of the proposed Mathy Construction Company quarry on Iver’s Mountain in Laketown has grown more complicated.

The latest actions include a stay on implementing the reclamation permit for the mine, a contesting of the issuance of that permit, and a lawsuit filed against Mathy seeking to stop the company from implementing a road agreement with the town. In addition, another member has resigned from the town board, a rally to save Iver’s Mountain drew a large crowd last Saturday, and an attorney for Mathy has written a letter to the town stating that the company may need to go to court for permission to start mining. There is no sign that a resolution is in sight.

The reclamation permit and stay The Polk County Land and Water Resources Department issued a reclamation permit to Milestone Materials, a subsidiary of Mathy, on Oct. 2. The permit sets out plans and guarantees governing how the quarry site will be restored, section by section, as mining ceases over the next decades. The reclamation permit is the only permission required to open the mine in unzoned Laketown.

Opponents of the quarry have requested a contested case hearing, a process similar to a trial, to overturn the issuance of the reclamation permit. Last Friday, Nov. 14, the Polk County Land Conservation Committee met to plan the timing of that hearing. It decided that the contested case hearing will take place Jan. 6-9 of next year. The land conservation committee members will hear the argument and act as judge in ruling on the issue.

Knowing that the contested case hearing request was coming, Land and Water Resources Director Tim Ritten issued a stay delaying the implementation of the Oct. 2 permission. Mathy appealed that stay. Ritten has asked Mathy for arguments as to why the stay should be lifted. Ritten will issue a decision Friday, Nov. 21, on whether he will lift the stay. Whatever decision Ritten makes might be appealed.

The court case Late last week, five owners of property on Mountain Drive filed a suit against Mathy in district court. That suit is asking the court to rule that a “purported agreement” between Mathy and the town board is void. The property owners, Paul Hansen, Anthony and Sandra Menke, and Roger and Pamela Petersen, claim that the

Monte Tretsven took his oath of office Tuesday night as the new Laketown supervisor. He replaces Randy Erickson, who resigned at the start of the monthly town board meeting. – Photo

by Gregg Westigard agreement signed on May 19 by the Laketown Board and Mathy is void because the town supervisors did not follow open meeting and agenda statutes when they met with Mathy.

The agreement sets out conditions for widening, paving, and improving Mountain Drive and 200th Street from the mine site west and south to CTH B. Mathy would pay for the improvements needed to upgrade the roads and allow trucks to move gravel from the quarry site.

The town board signed this developer’s agreement on May 19. At a town board meeting Aug. 1, the board adopted a resolution rescinding and nullifying that agreement.

No court dates have been set for the suit, Paul Hansen et al v. Mathy Construction Company, which has been assigned to Circuit Judge Robert Rasmussen.

Mathy’s response Mathy Construction sets out its position on the quarry and the developer’s agreement in a three-page letter from their attorney, Henry Gempeler. The letter is included in the documents for the suit against Mathy.

Mathy claims that the agreement was approved by the town board in an open meeting. It states that the company held meetings with town officials from May 19 until mid-October working out details on the agreement. The letter says that Mathy’s trust in its working

relationship was “apparently misplaced.”

It further states that Mathy has expended a substantial amount of funds and time in reliance of the agreement. This starts out with the purchase of the 387-acre property after the agreement was signed. Mathy then went on to survey and test the land, apply for the reclamation permit, and hold informational meetings to inform the public about its plans.

Mathy states that it is the town’s obligation to comply with open meetings laws and says that the town can’t now deny Mathy its right under the agreement.

It states that agreements are legally enforceable even if they were not properly noticed. Mathy says it will take action against the town for damages if the town continues in breach of the contract.

The Laketown moratorium is also rejected in the Mathy letter. The company says the town has no zoning authority and no planning agency and cannot set limits on how Mathy uses its private property. Mathy does not need consent from the town for its use of the land.

“Mathy’s long-standing policy is to be a good neighbor and responsible citizen in each community in which it does business,” the letter concludes. “To that end, though not required by law, Mathy is willing to discuss with the Town and its citizens a reasonable set of guidelines that Mathy will follow in its quarry operations. Mathy sincerely hopes that the Town will live up to its promises and take this opportunity to work with Mathy to reach a mutually beneficial outcome.

Otherwise, the Town will have put Mathy in a position where it has no choice but to defend its legal rights in court.”

Town board response The Laketown Board held its monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 18. That meeting started with the resignation of supervisor Randy Erickson, the second board member, along with Terry Mattson, to resign recently. Remaining supervisor Donald Swanson and new board Chairman Dan King appointed Monte Tretsven to the newly vacant supervisor position.

The town’s attorney, William Nickolai, noted that the issues are now in court and advised the board to sit things out and see where the issues go. He said there is no reason to talk to Mathy now. After a brief closed session, the board announced that there would be no change of actions and adjourned the meeting.

The fundraiser last Saturday Finally, last Saturday night a large crowd gathered at Hog Wild to hear good music and raise funds for the Save Iver’s Mountain effort. Jean Schermer said that over $800 was raised at the event.

City reduces mill rate for eighth year

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – For the eighth consecutive year, the city of St. Croix Falls has reduced the mill rate for taxpayers. The city staff and council recognize that the country is in an economic slowdown. City Administrator Ed Emerson explained that the city could not anticipate any commercial growth interest until potentially 2012 because of the slow economic conditions. Emerson indicated many of those commercial corporations are getting hit hard in the stock market and likely would not seek to build additional locations until such a time when the market is healthy or the area being sought is deemed capable to sustain the business.

The city is responding to the economic slowdown by reducing costs in the budgeted items. Staff agreed to a 2 percent wage increase, which helped the budget operations costs. The mill rate last year was $5.18. It was approved for this year at the Monday, Nov. 17, council meeting, following a budget hearing, at $5.13 per thousand dollars of assessed value.

Other business In other business, the city closed the gap with Pember Companies by authorizing final payment for Louisiana Street following some project performance issues with the storm sewer line in an isolated area that were corrected by the construction company. The water should now flow as it is supposed to and the project is completed to the specifications indicated in the project inspection report.

•The city council was updated on the library building. It was noted that the roofing process will begin Nov. 18, beginning with removal of the yellow band near the rooftop that was an identifier of the old Holiday Foods building. Roofing costs are $195,000.

•The council approved a beer and wine license for

Romen Anthony Restaurant Group, LLC, dba Grecco’s on the St. Croix.

•The council approved appointing Tom and Lisa Mangelson to the park and rec committee.

•The council approved members of the Wert Preserve Land Management Group for the 450 acre parcel to include: Paul Kuhlman (Deb Kravig alternate), Amy Klein, Dan Meyers, Eileen Jordahl, Mike Pritchard, Kate Hanson and Blair Klein.

•The council heard an annual report from the chamber of commerce. They requested money from the city for support, but the city suggested they make a business plan instead.

•The council will discuss the topic of fluoride in the

water at a future date. The item was on the agenda for discussion. The dental association advisory is against using fluoridated water for baby formula, reporting people are getting too much fluoride now with it being in toothpaste, soft drinks, etc. The city spends about $4,000 per year putting fluoride in the water supply.

•The next city council meeting is Monday, Dec. 15, in which the library board will present their report to the council including a dispute about the city appointing a project manager for the roof project rather than allowing the library board to hire their own project manager with the funds they are raising for the project.

Frederic class of 1948

The Frederic High School graduating Class of 1948 met Sept. 16, 2008, at Oakwood Restaurant to celebrate their 60th class reunion. Those in attendance were: Back row (L to R): William Schmidt, Marlin Larson, Joe Domagala, James Anderson, Norman Matthews, Doug Streed, Orvin Larson, Charles Jorgenson and Leo Duncan. Front row: Beverly (Fenton) Hochstetler, Arlene (Hunter) Lenz, Beulah (Formell) Nelson, Helen (Schultz) Dickinson, Irene (Fisk) Peterson. Not pictured: Lois (Mack) Rust, Carol (Nelson) Bohn, Gladys (Knechtel) Mansfield. – Photo submitted

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Pop, beer and black licorice

Not long ago I shared a pleasant conversation with a nonhunter, living in a hunting-crazed family. Her husband and daughter never missed the excitement of opening day, Marty and as we chatted for Seeger a while in a tavern on a typical Friday night, we swapped a few The wild-game recipe Bottom ideas, discussed some memorable hunting stories, and eventually mulled it all over again with another bottle of beer.

Her daughter, who had been working in Minnesota earlier in the day, had been dealing with an influx of hunters gearing up for Minnesota’s gun-deer opener.

“It drove me nuts all day thinking that all those hunters were getting out there before we get to,” she gushed. It would be another two-week wait before she got her chance to head to the woods for Wisconsin’s deer opener, which is set to open this Saturday.

Later her mom recalled some of the many nonhunting wives like her who continually poked fun of hunting and how ridiculous some people can get during the deer season.

She finally shot back one day saying, “Don’t you wish you had something in your life that could give you that much excitement?”

She admitted to not getting nearly as worked up as her family did about the yearly ritual, but was thrilled just to see how happy her family gets during the hunting season.

It’s the theme in thousands of homes across the state this week, and the signs of opening day are more noticeable

than ever as the season grows closer.

The signs can be as simple as a blaze orange hat on a vehicle’s dashboard as it passes by you on the road, or the constant thumping of rifle shots echoing the countryside from hunters sighting in their rifles at the last minute.

The opener is a special time for many, and it resonates more kindhearted memories than any other time of the year. For me, it brings back the most vivid and enjoyable memories I shared with my dad.

This will be the seventh opener without him, but the times we shared while he was alive seem clearer now than at any other time of year. For us the opener was where we spent a good portion of our quality time–just the two of us.

Several other relatives and friends were a big part of it all, but opening day, for the most part, was ours alone.

Dad was a different bird when it came to the opener. His mild, laid-back temperament turned somewhat edgy.

He’d get a little snappy at the little things, and got just plain weird during this time of year. His mood wasn’t so much negative as it was comical. He was just bent on making sure everything was running smoothly. On most eves of the opener dad grilled me with several fairly simple, yet repetitive questions.

“Do you have enough long johns, where are you going to sit in the morning, do we have enough toilet paper?”

My response; “Yes, the same place I always sit, and you’ll be the one who needs toilet paper the most.”

Satisfied that he’d asked all the right questions, he’d visit the bathroom for about the third or fourth time that evening. If he wasn’t in the bathroom (from the nervousness) he was on the phone for the better part of an hour, or outside loading the truck with items that didn’t need loading. It was a comical display of a man turning a simple set of tasks into a literal circus of emotion.

Usually he’d pack the truck full of

Wacky rack

A pair of bucks my dad harvested during the 1999 gun-deer opener. The buck on the left is the largest he'd ever taken in 30-plus years of hunting. Photo by Marty Seeger candy, particularly black licorice, which hunting season, I think we’re all in a nobody enjoyed but him. He’d load up general agreement that it’s not quite the a 12-pack of pop and a few beers for same without him. But the memories after the day’s hunt, and on almost we all shared will live on just as clearly every opener, he’d forget that subzero as if he were there with us all on opentemperatures didn’t mix well with ing day. We’ll laugh at how angry mom unopened cans of pop and beer. By used to get, the repetitious questions, morning, the back of the truck and the and yes, even poke a little fun at his frefloorboards were sticky from the sever- quent trips to the bathroom. al cans that exploded during the night.

There probably won’t be any black When opening morning finally came, licorice involved in the hunt this weekI can still see us barely squeezing into end or exploded pop or beer cans in my the truck with all our gear, along with vehicle. Mom won’t wish the hunting the lingering smell of pop, black season to be over sooner than later, and licorice and beer hanging in the air.

I won’t be bombarded by the same Oftentimes I’d hear my mother curse questions over and over again. One out, saying that she couldn’t wait until thing that will remain are the memothe season was officially over so every- ries, and the thrill and excitement that thing could go back to normal again. come with another opening day in the But looking back at seven seasons with- woods. out his quirky mannerisms during the

Missouri whopper Mitchell Krueger of Centuria harvested this monster 9-point buck on Sunday, Nov. 16, during the opening weekend of the Missouri rifle season. The 12-year-old Krueger has taken a nice buck in each of the past three years of hunting in Missouri, with this 150-class buck being his largest. He was hunting with his mom and dad, Rob and Janet Krueger of Centuria. Rob (also pictured) took a nice 130-class 8-pointer the day before. Photo submitted

Chris Schone, owner of Lake Magnor Store near Clayton, took this unique nontypical buck in mid-November with his bow. Photo by John Reed

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Strilzuk readies for NSIC playoff push UMD Bulldogs and former Unity athlete hope to push toward National title

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by Marty Seeger DULUTH, Minn., – The University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs football team is hoping to make their name known as they enter the NCAA Division 2 Football Championship playoffs this Saturday, Nov. 22. The Bulldogs (11-0) will be hosting Chadron State College (10-1) of Nebraska in their firstever home playoff game, and first-ever opening round bye.

The Bulldogs are the only 11-0 Division 2 team in the nation, followed closely by two other 10-0 teams, and among those on the Bulldogs roster are starting junior left corner, Cole Strilzuk.

Last year Strilzuk was sidelined for the first half of the season with a finger injury, but came back during the second half to total 32 tackles in five games.

This year Strilzuk ranks ninth in total tackles with 33, and 25 are solo tackles.

He also has three interceptions and one touchdown, and leads the team in yards after an interception. His longest is a 65yard return.

Cole Strilzuk (38) goes for tackle against a University of North Dakota player in 2007. During that year Strilzuk suffered a finger injury during the preseason that sidelined him for the first half of the year. Despite the injury, Strilzuk had 32 tackles in five games, including nine solos in a game against Minnesta State-Mankato. – Photo courtesy of UMD Athletics Chad Strilzuk

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“He puts a lot into it and really dedicates himself to be better,” said Cole’s dad, Greg, who will be traveling to Duluth along with several others to watch the game this Saturday.

Of course, with a game time at noon this Saturday, that still leaves some time to enjoy a couple of hours of the regular nine-day gun season that begins this Saturday prior to the game. Greg says much of the family will try to get in a couple of hours of hunting before driving up to Duluth for the game. That includes son Chad, who is a redshirt freshman on the Bulldog football team this year. Chad will have a good shot at trying for a starting role on the team next season.

But while much of the Strilzuk family is enjoying the opening morning of deer hunting, Cole will be heavily focused on

the game at hand. “[Our] first goal we set this year was to get a conference championship and our goal behind that was to try to make a run in the playoffs for a national championship,” Cole said in a phone interview from Duluth earlier in the week.

Cole says the team has a great group of seniors and solid group of underclassmen, and with an undefeated record its hard not to give praise to the team’s efforts on both sides of the ball.

“They (offense) put together long drives, they make big plays when they need to and defense is playing well,” Cole said.

The Bulldogs game against Chadron State should be an exciting one.

According to Cole, Chadron State has a well-balanced offense that will be going up against a solid Bulldog defense that has allowed no more than 21 points in a

game this season. The Bulldogs have won by a margin of more than 34 points per game, with their closest game coming with a 38-21 win over St. Cloud State. Cole says that was one of the teams toughest games of the season.

Confidence levels remain high for this weekend’s game.

“We feel pretty confident about it, we’ll just prepare this week and see what happens on Saturday,” Cole said.

This year Cole was one of three Bulldogs named to the second team NSIC All-North Division team. This is the first time he has ever received such an honor. If the Bulldogs win this weekend they’ll face the winner of the Grand Valley State (10-0) (Michigan) versus Ashland (Ohio) game. The Bulldogs will need a total of three wins to advance to the national championship game that will be held in Florence, Ala.

Laker season comes to an end Two turnovers hurt scoring chances during an intense defensive battle Hilbert 6, Shell Lake 0

by Larry Samson STEVENS POINT — The Shell Lake Lakers 2008 season came to an end in a

defensive battle last Saturday as they lost 6-0 to the Hilbert Wolves in Stevens Point in a WIAA Division 7 playoff game that had them poised one victory away from a trip to Madison.

This will be Hilbert’s seventh trip to state. They won the state title in 1989, 1994 and 1996. They will meet Catholic Central 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, at Camp Randall Stadium for the Division 7 state championship.

Shell Lake beat Catholic Central 35-0 in the 2004 State Championship game.

The Lakers also earned the state title in 1980 and 1991.

In Saturday’s game, Shell Lake received the opening kickoff and was unable to move the ball. Hilbert took the punt and moved the ball down field.

The Shell Lake defense was unable to stop them for what amounted to the only score of the game. The Laker defense got tough for the remainder of

••• ROCHESTER, Minn., – Former Frederic High School running back Ben Anderson has been gaining ground for the Rochester Community and Technical College football team this The season.

Yellowjackets posted a 7-2 record along with two other teams this year, but their playoff hopes were dashed by a coinflip between Central Lakes and Ben Anderson Minnesota West.

Anderson and the Yellowjackets play in the first-ever North Star Bowl this weekend in Rochester, Minn., on Saturday, Nov. 22, beginning at 10 a.m. against Lackawanna, Pa. ••• ST. CROIX FALLS – The Turtle Lake at St. Croix Falls girls basketball game can be heard on Thursday, Nov. 20, beginning at 7:30 on 104.9 FM. ••• CLEAR LAKE – The Unity at Clear Lake girls basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 25, can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 7:30 p.m.

••• AMERY – The Amery at Hayward girls basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 20, can be heard on 1260 AM. The Tuesday, Nov. 25, game with Amery at Barron can be heard on 1260 AM. Both games begin at 7:30 p.m.

••• NEW ORLEANS, La., – The Packers at Saints game is being broadcast on 105.7 FM at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24.

••• JACKSONVILLE, Fla., – The Vikings at Jaguars game can be heard on Sunday, Nov. 23, on 104.9 FM beginning at noon.

••• MADISON – Badgers basketball is being broadcast on 1260 AM on Saturday, Nov. 22, against California-Poly beginning at 2:30 p.m., and on Friday, Nov. 21 the basketball team plays Iona beginning at 7 p.m.

••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4 p.m. on Tuesdays to go in Extra Points! – Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete who will be playing collegiate sports in 2008 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld

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Bjorn Daehlie will ski 2009 Birkie Classic Race HAYWARD – Bjorn Daehlie, the most accomplished cross-country skier of all time, has announced his intent to ski the 2009 Birkie Classic. Daehlie will ski the 54 kilometer race and participate in additional American Birkebiner events as an ambassador for Multiple Sclerosis Research.

“This year, Birkie Skiers for Cures will be supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its Promise 2010 research project,” said Ned Zuelsdorff, executive director of the ABSF. “Bjorn Daehlie’s mother has suffered from MS for several years and raising needed funds for MS research is important to him.”

“We hope that Bjorn’s support and participation in the 2009 Birkie Skiers for Cures program will allow us to exceed our past fundraising efforts giving greatly needed funds to the MS Society.” said Zuelsdorff. “In the past three years Birkie Skiers for Cures programs have raised more than $84,000.”

“Dr. Ian Duncan of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a long-time Birkie skier, is one of four researchers throughout the world leading the National MS Society’s Promise 2010 project,” said Zuelsdorff. “After Ian approached the foundation, explained his research and defined the projects goals we felt the society and their efforts to find a cure were a perfect match for the Birkie Skiers for Cures fundraising campaign.”

Mulitple sclerosis is a chronic, often debilitating disease that attacks the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves.

Symptoms may range from numbness in the limbs to paralysis or loss of vision. Progress of the disease, severity and specific symptoms are very unpredictable and vary from person to person.

One of the most exciting areas targeted by Promise 2010 focuses on nervous system repair and protection, reversing the damage caused by MS. “Although current medical treatments help some MS patients, they do not repair the damage that occurs in the brain and spinal cord in chronic disease,” said Duncan.

“We are trying to devise strategies that will result in repair of areas of chronic demyelination.”

“We’re thrilled at the opportunity to

Resort, Birchwood and Spider Lake Lodge, Hayward. Additional prizes will be awarded and announced closer to the event. Participants will also receive recognition on their race bibs.

More than 7,000 skiers are expected to register for the 36th-anniversary American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet.

Another 2,500 are expected for shorter races and events. To learn more about North America’s largest and most prestigious cross country ski race, log on to http://www.birkie.com, e-mail birkie@birkie.com or call 715-634-5025.

To learn more about Joining the Movement with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the fight to cure MS, log on to http://wisMS.org. Birkie 2009 is sponsored by Subaru, Johnson Bank, Sawyer County Record and Superior Publishing, and other businesses throughout the region and country.

The 2009 Birkie Skiers for Cures campaign will be lead by world champion and Olympic record holder Bjorn Daehlie. Daehile is pictured at far right with his mother and neuroscientist, Dr. Ian Duncan. – Photo submitted partner with the Birkebeiner,” said Colleen Kalt, president and CEO of the National MS Society – Wisconsin Chapter. “In Wisconsin and Minnesota alone, more than 20,000 families are affected by multiple sclerosis. Those who participate in the Birkie Skiers for Cures program are helping enrich lives and foster independence.”

“This is a great opportunity for women and men to Join the Movement with the MS Society and to showcase her/his own commitment to health and wellness by training for and participating in this ski event,” Zuelsdorff said.

“Whether participating on a competitive or non-competitive level, participants boost their own fitness level, contribute to an important cause, and have a whole lot of fun in the process. It’s empowering and a win-win situation all the way around.”

Zuelsdorff said participating in the Birkie Skiers for Cures program is sim-

About the MS Society Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information from the brain to the body and stops people from moving. It is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system.

While the progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, advances in research and treatment are giving hope to those affected by the disease. MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t. Through groundbreaking research initiatives, programs designed to address the challenges of living with MS, and advocating for improved public policy, the society is dedicated to a world free of MS. – submitted

Benoy receives All-State honor

Lakers/continued from front the game holding the high-scoring Hilbert team to 238 yards. The Wolves went to the air twice - with zero completions.

Hilbert quarterback Luke Patterson has been a threat all season - but was held to 86 yards and sacked three times.

The Shell Lake offense took the ball from their own 3-yard line and had a impressive drive that ended on Hilbert’s 15-yard line when the reliable Jake McQuade fumbled the ball and the Wolves recovered.

Shell Lake was deprived another touchdown when Luke Gronning fumbled to end a long drive.

Shell Lake is a team that is not known for its turnovers.

Luke Gronning had 116 hard-earned yards and McQuade had 54. Shell Lake had two pass completions, a 7-yard dump off to Gronning and an 11-yard pass to tight end Tony Mikula.

Shell Lake was held to eight first downs and Hilbert to 11. A Hilbert interception ended the game with a minute left in the game.

The Shell Lake team was 12-1 for the season and placed 10 players on the Small Lakeland Conference team.

ple. Donors register for the race or ski event of their choice: the 50 kilometer Birkie Skate, 54K Subaru Birkie Classic, 23K Kortelopet or 8K Johnson Bank Prince Haakon. All are held Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 in Cable and Hayward.

Donor/skiers voluntarily collect pledges and raise funds for the National MS Society. Donations can be collected online at www.wisMS.org. or a donation form can be downloaded by visiting www.birkie.com and selecting Birkie Skiers for Cures.

Skiers raising the most money will reap the benefits: the opportunity to meet and ski with Daehlie. The participant raising the most money will also receive a free entry into the 2010 American Birkebeiner race of their choice and a free getaway weekend at Lakewoods Resort near Cable. All skiers raising pledges of $100 or more will be part of a random drawing for two similar getaways at Tagalong Golf and

About the Birkie Celebrating its 36th year, the American Birkebeiner (800-USA-BRKE; www.birkie.com), Feb. 19-21, 2009, is the largest and most prestigious crosscountry ski marathon in North America.

Spanning more than 50 kilometers from Cable to Hayward, the Birkie is part of the Worldloppet series of 15 international races, and part of the lives of citizen skiers from around the world.

St. Croix Falls senior Jenny Benoy was selected to the 2008 Wisconsin All-State Girls Golf Team. Benoy also made first team all-conference, and was the top individual at the sectional tournament, along with the rest of the sectional champion Saints this year She placed ninth at the state tournament as an individual. - Photo submitted

Luke Gronning (44) rushed for 116 yards on 25 carries in the last game of his high school career. – Photo by Larry Samson

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With the kind of trepidation shown by a swimmer who is reluctant to dive into ice-cold water, the Swami has subm i t t e d his 2008 inaugural basketball predictions.

The “I haven’t really Swami had the time to fully analyze all THE SWAMI the films and data and I might start out a little slowly, so don’t expect pinpoint accuracy this first week,” he said, while laying out his woolen red and black buffalo-plaid deer hunting clothes (He refuses to wear blaze orange). “But if by chance I do well this week, it’ll will be because of my great prognosticating acumen and not because of dumb luck,” he observed after taking a contemplative puff off his corncob pipe and blowing a smoke

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Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: Mark’s Girls 51, Chippewa Checks 47, The Gutter Busters 45, Sandbaggers 44, Spare-Us 35, Hole in the Wall 32, Hot Shots 28, Gold Rush 24.

Women’s games: Cheryl Matrious (CC) 192, Gail Linke (MG) 182, Marcy Benjamin (CC) 164.

Women’s series: Cheryl Matrious (CC) & Gail Linke (MG) 517, Lori Linke (GB) 435, Dorothy Barfknecht (HS) 428.

Men’s games: Scott Morrison (GR) 214, Larry Matrious (CC) 202, Rick Benjamin (CC) 193.

Men’s series: Scott Morrison (GR) 543, Jim Loomis (SU) 506, Rick Benjamin (CC) 492.

Team games: Chippewa Checks 847, Spare-Us 833, The Gutter Busters 808.

Team series: Chippewa Checks 2372, Gold Rush 2312, Mark’s Girls 2297.

Splits converted: 3-10: Marcy Benjamin.

2-7-9: Jamie Mier. 4-7-10: Gail Linke. 510: Dorothy Barfknecht. 5-7: Gary Barfknecht.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Thrivent Financial 52, Hacker’s Lanes 46, Miller’s Chicks 46, AnchorBank 45, Mane Attractions 42, The Bottle Shop 32, The House of Wood 31, Bye 14.

Individual games: Nancy Anderson (HL) 199, Sandy Hacker (HL) 196, Linda Giller (AB) 189.

Individual series: Sandy Hacker (HL) 536, Julie Hall (MA) 505, Nancy Anderson (HL) 500.

Team games: Hacker’s Lanes 666, Mane Attractions 659, AnchorBank 584.

Team series: Mane Attractions 1830, Hacker’s Lanes 1824, AnchorBank 1639.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: A-1 Machine 29, Larsen Auto Center 26, 4 Seasons Wood Prod. 25, Pioneer Bar 23, Cummings Lumber 20, Lewis Silo 19, Skol Bar 18, Parker 16.

Individual games: Curtis Renfroe (SB) 255, John Ellefson (A-1) 254, Don Hughes (4S) 248.

Individual series: Norm Hansen (A-1) 698, Steve Baillargeon (A-1) 659, Don Hughes 642.

Team games: A-1 Machine 1022, Lewis Silo 988, A-1 Machine 977.

Team series: A-1 Machine 2962, Lewis Silo 2813, 4 Seasons Wood Products 2776.

Thursday Early 3-Man Standings: Full Timers 34.5, Hell Raisers 35, Frontier Trails 35, Wikstrom Construction 32, Grindell Law Offices 23.5, Fab Four 22, K-Wood 20, Bye 6.

Individual games: Dave Hall (HR) 246, Lydell Larson (FT) 244, Edward Bitler (KW) 233.

Individual series: Edward Bitler (KW) 608, Lydell Larson (FT) 607, Dave Hall (HR) 599.

Team games: Hell Raisers 578, Frontier Trails 567, Fab Four 545.

Team series: Frontier Trails 1642, Hell Raisers 1609, Full timers 1555.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Ed Bitler 5x = 233.

Splits converted: 3-10: John Hickey, Don McKinney, Simon Nelson. 6-7-10: Dennis Leider.

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Siren 40, Clear Lake 36 – This might be a closer game than some are expecting.

Frederic 53, Bruce/Weyerhaeuser 41 – The Vikes hit the ground running as they aim for their thirdstraight season with 15 or more victories.

Luck 35, New Auburn 33 – The Cards open with a satisfying road win.

Clear Lake 49, Unity 29 – Once again the Eagles struggle on the offensive end.

St. Croix Falls 51, Turtle Lake 33 – Some expect the Saints to be in the conference-title chase.

St. Croix Falls 46, Chetek 38 – A rewarding W against a Heart O’ the North foe.

Frederic 47, Shell Lake 35 – The Lakers improved as last season progressed but the Vikes will earn another road victory.

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Monday Night Madness Standings: Pepie’s Gals 44, Peper Tire & Align. 40, McKenzie Lanes 40, Mishaps 34, Ole’s Country Market 34, Alleycats 32, Scottay’s Trucking 26, Bye 6.

Individual games: Tammy Beckwith 210, Barbara Benson 186, Denise Johnston 176.

Individual series: Tammy Beckwith 517, Barbara Benson 460, Denise Johnston 456.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Peper Tire & Align. 621, Ole’s Country Market 584, Pepie’s Gals 577.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Peper Tire & Align. 1729, Pepie’s Gals 1655, Ole’s Country Market 1639.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Metal Products 121.5, Sam’s Carpentry 112, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 107.5, McKenzie Lanes 107.5, Frederic Truck & Tractor 107, Edina Divas 101.5, Milltown Appl. 94, Bye 49.

Individual games: Amber Duncan 203, Toni Sloper 199, Kathy McKenzie 191.

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Thursday, Nov. 20 TBA Scrimmage at Birchwood 7:30 p.m. Siren at Clear Lake Turtle Lake at St. Croix Falls Frederic at Bruce Tuesday, Nov. 25 7:30 p.m. Chetek at St. Croix Falls Unity at Clear Lake Luck at New Auburn Frederic at Shell Lake

Score 29 27 24 24 23 21 21 19 19 18

Youth Hockey Grantsburg/Burnett Girls U-14 Saturday, Nov. 15 Superior 5, Grantsburg 2 Goals: Sam O’Brien (2) Assists: Kassie Lien

B O W L I N G Thursday Late Standings: Bazey Racing 29, Johnson Upholstery 28, Hansen Farms Inc. 25, Stotz & Company 20, Fisk Trucking 18, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 12.

Individual games: Gene Wynn Jr. 252, Gene Wynn Sr. 247, Mark Bohn 227.

Individual series: Gene Wynn Sr. 652, Mark Bohn 644, Gene Wynn Jr. 616.

Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 998, Bazey Racing 934, Johnson Upholstery 900.

Team series: Hansen Farms Inc. 2792, Bazey Racing 2660, Johnson Upholstery 2486.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: Pioneer Bar 55, Frederic Design & Promotion 54.5, Meyers Plus 37.5, Hole in the Wall 35.5, The Leader 33, Skol Bar 31.5, The Dozers 31, Junque Art 30.

Individual games: Kathy Sandberg 214, Mary Young 193, Cara Holicky 192.

Individual series: Kathy Sandberg 588, Karen Carlson 516, Missy Hernandez 512.

Team games: Skol Bar 674, Junque Art 657, Pioneer Bar 642.

Team series: Skol Bar 1968, Junque Art 1897, Pioneer Bar 1806.

Games 50 or more above average: Wanda Hinze, Paula Maslow.

Splits coverted: 5-7: Gail Linke, Lynn Johnson, Kathy Sandberg. 5-10: Melinda Linke. 4-5-7: Tammy Lindberg.

Saturday Youth (3 Games) Standings: Army of Two INC 33, ? 29, N & L’s 22.5, La La La 17.5, The Odd Balls 17.5, Pin People 14, Earth Energy 13.5, Bye 12.

Girls games: Lori Linke 161, Corissa Schmidt 148, Lori Linke 147.

Girls series: Lori Linke 440, Corissa Schmidt 431, Julia Ownes 314.

Boys games: Josh Bazey 232, Logan Hacker 222, Josh Bazey 217.

Boys series: Josh Bazey 681, Logan Hacker 592, Jordan Bazey 418.

Team games: La La La 367, ? 357 & 352.

Team series: ? 1051, La La La 1027, N & L’s 871.

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Individual series: Kathy McKenzie 507, Yvonne Snyder 495, Dana Amundson & Shirley Wilson 493.

Team games: (Handicap score) Wolf Creek Log Furniture 980.

Team series: (Handicap score) Edina Divas 2824.

Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: Lemon Heads 19, Lane Crasher 18, Kluge 14, Mom’s Boys 12, Wild Boys 11, Jim’s Flooring 10.

Women’s games: Brenda Lehmann 156, Darlene Prose 150, Linda Larson 136.

Women’s series: Darlene Prose 407, Brenda Lehmann 404, Linda Larson 366.

Men’s games: Josh Frenning 228, Jeff Lehmann 224, Glen Minick 191.

Men’s series: Jeff Lehmann 628, Glen Minick 508, Josh Frenning 492.

Team games: Lemon Heads 494.

Team series: Lemon Heads 1372.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: McKenzie Lanes 36, Steve’s Appliance 35.5, Hack’s Pub 35, Dream Lawn 31.5, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 31, Greatland Transportation 28, The Dugout 24.5, Glass Bar 18.5 Individual games: Gene Braund 279, Darren McKenzie 265, Bob Rettler 256.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie 727, Jim McKenzie 665, Donny Potting Jr. 664.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Hack’s Pub 1269, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 1218, Glass Bar 1203.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Hack’s Pub 3556, Glass Bar 3505, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 3455.

Wednesday Early Mixed Standings: Hendrick’s Motor 62, Holiday StationStores 38, Top Spot 36, Hack’s Pub 32, JJ’s Club 35 32, Lite House 32, Cutting Edge 32, Suzie Q’s 24.

Women’s games: Janice Fox 189, Justine Melin 181, Kathy Braund 177.

Women’s series: Kathy Braund 516, Janice Fox 482, Justine Melin 482.

Men’s games: Darrell Hendricks 258, Mike Welling 248, Todd Wagner 225.

Men’s series: Mike Welling 660, Darrell Hendricks 653, Merlin Fox 623.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Hendrick’s Motor 734, Holiday StationStores 708, Hack’s Pub 648.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Hendrick’s Motor 2054, Holiday StationStores 1890, Hack’s Pub 1867.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Reed’s Marina 24, Tiger Express 22, McKenzie Lanes 20, Edina Realty 18, Harvest Moon 16, Dalles Electric 16, Davy’s Construction 10, Hanjo Farms 2.

Saves: Hope Tucker (10) Sunday, Nov. 16 Andover 6, Grantsburg 0 Saves: Hope Tucker (22)

R E S U L T S Individual games: Darren McKenzie 300, Matt Campeau 289, Corey Peer 268.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie 800, Matt Campeau 710, Gene Swenson 685.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Tiger Express 1118, Reed’s Marina 1103.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Tiger Express 3155, Reed’s Marina 3154.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Bont Chiropractic 15, Hack’s Pub 14, K.C. Electrical 13, RiverBank 11, Century 21 9, Hauge Dental 7, Eagle Valley Bank 6, Cutting Edge Pro 5.

Individual games: Brenda Lehmann 200, Anita Bont 199, Lois Swenson & Louise Cole 198.

Individual series: Lois Swenson 532, Paula Foerst 531, Jen Whelan 521.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Bont Chiropractic 1002, K.C. Electrical 994, Hack’s Pub 993.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Hack’s Pub 2910, Bont Chiropractic 2879, Eagle Valley Bank 2837.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Ten Pin Titans 68.5, The InLaws 62.5, Eureka Bombers 49, Roller Coasters 48, Tiger Express 48, Happy Campers 45, Pin Busters 44, Fisk Trucking 43.

Women’s games: Dixie Welling 199, Jan Lehmann 180, Kathy Braund 168.

Women’s series: Dixie Welling 539, Kathy Braund 463, Jan Lehmann 461.

Men’s games: Jeff Lehmann 277, Rick K. Katzmark 246, Doug Fisk and Gordy Johnson 236.

Men’s series: Jeff Lehmann 692, Gene Braund 618, Tim Katzmark 609.

Team games (Handicap scores): Pin Busters 910, The In-Laws 904, Tiger Express 890.

Team series (Handicap scores): Pin Busters 2546, Roller Coasters 2531, The In-Laws 2499.

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Early Birds Standings: Black & Orange 24-16, 10th Hole 21-19, Gandy Dancer Saloon 21-19, Log Cabin Store 14-26.

Individual games: Donna Koon (B&O) 203, Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 200, Alice Henrich (B&O) 194.

Individual series: Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 490, Alice Henrich 482, Kay Casey (10th) 469.

Team games: Black & Orange 878, 10th Hole 843, Gandy Dancer Saloon 824.

Team series: Black & Orange 2609, Gandy Dancer Saloon 2431, 10th Hole 2369.

Games 50 or more above average: Donna Koon 203 (+72); Alice Henrich 194 (+72); Marcy Viebrock 200 (+56).

Monday Night Men’s Standings: Bruce’s Auto 27-9, Black & Orange 27-9, Glass & Mirror 19-17, Larry’s LP 17-19, Pope’s Construction 13-23, Vacant 5-31.

Individual games: Dean Eytcheson (BA) 231, Art Bliven (L) 213, Curt Phelps (BA) & Richard Morse (G) 199.

Individual series: Dean Eytcheson (BA) 587, Curt Phelps (BA) 558, Richard Morse (G) 539.

Team games: Bruce’s Auto 1005, Black

& Orange 963, Pope’s Construction 901.

Team series: Black & Orange 2779, Bruce’s Auto 2745, Glass & Mirror Works 2631.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Art Bliven Games 50 or more above average: Dean Eytcheson 231 (+56); Art Bliven 213 (+50).

TNT Ladies Standings: Cashco 28-16, Flower Power 25-19, Larry’s LP 23-21, Wild Bill’s 12-32.

Individual games: Jennifer Kern (L) 202, Jan Carlson (WB) 172, Cheryl Hansen (C) 165.

Individual series: Jan Carlson (WB) 469, Jennifer Kern (L) 451, Cheryl Hansen (C) 427.

Team games: Larry’s LP 869, Cashco 835, Wild Bill’s 827.

Team series: Will Bill’s 2374, Cashco 2355, Larry’s LP 2348.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Cashco 22-14, Lions 21.514.5, T & P Tree Service 20-16, Northview Drive Inn 17-19, Black & Orange 15-21, 10th Hole 12.5-23.5, Individual games: Monte Rinnman (C) 221, John Bearhart (ND) 194, Mike Zajac (C) 190.

Individual series: Monte Rinnman (C) 593, Roger Tollander (C) 507, Art Bliven (L) 502.

Team games: Black & Orange 976, Cashco 949, 10th Hole 917.

Team series: Cashco 2828, Black & Orange 2723, T & P Tree Service 2622.

Games 50 or more above average: Monte Rinnman 221 (+58).

Early Risers Standings: A+ Sanitation 29-15, Hole in the Wall 23-21, Gandy Dancer 19-25, 10th Hole 17-27.

Individual games: Marlys Ericson (GD) 168, Angel Paulzine (HITW) 167, Lylah (A+) 161.

Individual series: Angel Paulzine (HITW) 492, Lylah Nelson (A+) 451, Phyllis Myers (A+) 438.

Team games: Gandy Dancer 723, Hole in the Wall 654, A+ Sanitation 643.

Team series: Gandy Dancer 2073, Hole in the Wall 1949, A+ Sanitation 1895.

Games 50 or more above average: Marlys Ericson 168 (+63).

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Lips 26-14, Check Services 23-17, Ben Ott Construction 16-24, Pour House 15-25.

Individual games: Angie Olson (CS) 182, Dawn Sargent (CS) 181, Barb Rivard (PH) 179.

Individual series: Angie Olson (CS) 495, Jackie Churchill (L) 492, Daphne Churchill (L) 490.

Team games: Check Services 741, Lip’s 727, Pour House 692.

Team series: Lip’s 2025, Check Services 1973, Pour House 1972.

Games 50 or more above average: Barb Rivard 179 (+70); Dawn Sargent 181 (+59).

Splits converted: 4-10: Lydia Rossow x2

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Scouts hold Court of Honor

Frederic Boy Scout Troop 128 held a Court of Honor, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Shown (L to R) standing: Scoutmaster Rick Penberthy, troop trearurer Josie Penberthy, commitee chair Sylvia Chaplin, Scouts Tony Peterson, Gus Neumann, assistant Scoutmasters Roy White and Dave Peterson.

Front row: Bradley Peterson, Carl White, Jack Neumann, Tony Swanson and Greg Peterson. Not shown are Scouts Michael Runnels, Logan Burch, new Scouts Mitchell Paquette and Mark Wylie. Assistant Scoutmasters Peter Runnels and Nathaneal Smith. - Special photo

ST. CROIX FALLS - The St. Croix Valley Orchestra will be opening its 18th season with winter concerts at several locations in this area soon. The orchestra is a full chamber orchestra of about 30 players who come from the St. Croix Valley area, from Cambridge, Min., to Amery and from Marine on St. Croix, Minn., to Grantsburg. The final rehearsal, open to the public, will be at the Good Samaritan Society Assisted Living Center across from the elementary school in St. Croix Falls on Monday, Nov. 24, at 6:30 p.m. The first concert will be at the historical Methodist Church in Taylors Falls, Minn., as part of the town Lighting Festival on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 4 p.m.

Thanksgiving service at Yellow Lake BURNETT COUNTY – A Thanksgiving service will be held at

Yellow Lake Lutheran Church on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 4 p.m. - submitted

Unicyclist performed at harvest party

Feingold issues statement on auto bailout WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold issued the following statement this week on financially assisting U.S. automakers: “With millions of jobs at stake, Congress should carve out some of the Wall Street bailout funds to help U.S. automakers. I am working with members of both parties in Congress to ensure that some of the $700 billion that Congress has already approved goes to help the auto industry. If Congress can provide $700 billion to bail out Wall Street, it ought to be able to devote some of that to helping millions of Americans keep their jobs. If the U.S. auto industry collapses, that

On Monday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a shorter program open to the public at the Meadows on Fairview Assisted Living Center next to the hospital in Wyoming, Minn. The following weekend there will be concerts at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lindstrom, Minn., on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m.; at United Methodist Church in Osceola on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m.; and at United Methodist Church in North Branch, Minn., on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. With the support of some local businesses, admission is offered by donation at the concerts. For more information on the orchestra and these concerts, visit their Web site at www.scvorchestra.org. - submitted

World champion unicyclist Dustin Kelm awed a crowd of 350 at the harvest party at Alliance Church of the Valley Saturday, Oct. 31. Kelm received his first unicycle as a gift at age 10. He travels the world to compete, perform, and share his faith. Kelm, a threetime national unicycle champion, has performed across North America, in South America, Asia and Europe. — Photos by Mary Stirrat

would devastate our manufacturing base, wreck our already ailing economy, and possibly end up costing taxpayers even more in pension guarantees, unemployment benefits and other costs. But the rescue package should not be a blank check. It should include protections for taxpayers as well as requirements that the industry reform itself so that it is better prepared to produce the fuel-efficient vehicles Americans are demanding while still taking advantage of the incredible workforce that has been the backbone of the automobile industry for generations.” – from the office of Sen. Feingold

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NSTC announces holiday cheer with “Farndale Christmas Carol” RICE LAKE — The actual full title “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol” will open Friday, Dec. 5, and run through Sunday, Dec. 7, and again the following weekend Friday through Sunday Dec. 12-14. Show time is at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays with both Sundays, Dec. 7 and 14, being 2 p.m. matinees, at the Northern Star Theatre in Rice Lake.

Brought to us with support from WE Energies, get ready as the Farndale ladies get ready to mount another assault on the classic with their stage version of “A Christmas Carol.” The ladies will portray a dizzying array of character from the Dickensian favorite (and a few that aren’t!), they’ll engineer some novel audience participation while bravely contending with an intru-

One-time candidate for municipal judge faces child porn charge MADISON - A federal grand jury indicted a 37-year-old rural Osceola man last week on charge of possessing child pornography.

Jason M. Pape, who made an unsuccessful run for Osceola Municipal Court judge last spring, faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in a federal prison, according to Erik C. Peterson, U.S. Attorney for the Western Wisconsin District Court.

According to a news release from Peterson, authorities discovered three computer drives and a thumb drive in Pape’s possession, all containing images of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

According to the New Richmond News, Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore said the case was brought to the attention of the New Richmond Police Department after a child in New Richmond reported it to the school there.

Moore told the News that his office then executed a search warrant on May 15 at a rural Dresser residence in the town of Osceola which Pape shares with another individual.

Pape runs the local New Richmond Transport and Pape Taxi service, which has a contract with the city of New Richmond for transportation services. Pape recently was involved in a controversy over poor record keeping related to his publicly funded business Authorities say that the case was brought against Pape as part of the U.S. Department of Justice's nationwide Project Safe Childhood. This initiative is designed to protect children from online predators. Information about the program can be found online at www.projectsafechildhood.gov. - with information from Western Wisconsin District Court and the New Richmond News

Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting set BALSAM LAKE - The Polk County Alzheimer’s Support Group will be meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Polk County Government Center in Balsam Lake.

Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, please call Diane at 485-8413. - submitted

sive PA system, and, a Farndale first: the cast will wrap its vocal cords (and feet) around two original show-stopping songs!

Cast members for “Farndale Christmas Carol” are back (L to R): Felicity (Kathy Mitchell) playing Scrooge’s sister; Fan, Gordon (David Forcey) playing Marley; and Thelma (Bambi Forcey) playing Scrooge. Front: Mercedes (Kathryn Damaske) playing Bob Cratchit and Phoebe (Pattye Miller) playing Tiny Tim. — Photo submitted

The Farndale cast includes Pattye Miller, Bambi Forcey, Cathy Mithcell, Kathryn Damaske and David Forcey.

This show is a delight for all age groups.

Cost for each ticket is $10 to keep this event more family friendly.

Northern Star is also asking their audience members to contribute their holiday spirit and participate in a freewill offering at each performance with proceeds going towards the local Spirit of Christmas program. In addition, $1 from each paid ticket will also go towards this endeavor. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 715-736-4444.

Bob’s Bistro is open one hour before show time for light suppers, beverages and desserts.

The Northern Star Theatre Company is located in downtown Rice Lake at 104 S. Main St. Free parking across from the theater. — from NSTC

Village passes 2009 budget

by Sherill Summer WEBSTER – The Webster board of trustees approved the 2009 budget during a meeting held on Wednesday, Nov. 12. A public hearing on the budget was held before the regular meeting. The total $793,559 budget stays within the two-percent freeze. Of this amount, $388,328 will be raised through the levy, slightly less than the $398,503 raised in 2008.

The assessed value is about 3-percent less than it was during 2008.

The largest increase on the expense side was the cost of ambulance service.

On the other hand, the village will enjoy a new revenue source during 2009 with the lease from the cell tower that will go up near the water tower.

Monday, Dec. 1 will look at addressing this issue. Either ATV routes will be established and proper signs will be placed along the routes, or funds will be sought to properly sign all village streets.

ATV ordinance The village has allowed ATVs on all village streets since August of 2004, but the village doesn’t have the proper signage needed for ATV use yet, opening the village up to liability. A meeting on

Other action A building inspector contract was signed with Dennis Quinn of North Lakes Mechanical.

A base rate standardization resolution was passed with little comment.

Hagen named conservation warden for southern Washburn County SPOONER — Jon Hagen has been named conservation warden at Spooner, according to John Gozdzialski, Department of Natural Resource’s Northern Region director.

Hagen replaces Brian Knepper who was promoted to an environmental enforcement position.

Hagen will be responsible for all field conservation and environmental law enforcement activities in southern

Washburn County.

Formerly from Rice Lake, Hagen started with the department in summer of 1999 as a park ranger. In 2001, he was hired full time as a conservation warden. Following training Hagen was temporarily stationed in

Polk County and later permanently assigned to Milwaukee County and later Walworth County.

In his spare time, Hagen enjoys spending time with family and friends, hunting with his two dogs, and preparing for a new arrival to the family with his wife, Cherie. — submitted

Jon Hagen

Applicants sought for county board seat

Vacant district includes most of Alden and Black Brook

by Gregg Westigard POLK COUNTY – The Polk County Board still has a vacant seat for District 22, which includes most of the towns of Alden and Black Brook. Supervisor Art Gamache resigned from the board Nov.

7, for employment-related reasons and no one was appointed to the position at the November county board meeting.

District 22 includes Alden east of Hwy. 65 and all of Black Brook except the northeast corner of the town.

Gamache won the seat in 2006 and was re-elected last April to a second term.

County board Chair Bryan Beseler told the Leader that as of early this week there has been no name put for-

ward for the seat. Persons interested in representing the area on the county board should contact Beseler. He will make an appointment which will be submitted to the county board in December for approval. A new supervisor could take the oath of office in December and serve the remainder of the term until April 2010.

Deer a factor in rollover Daryl D. Glover, 40, Webster, lost control of his vehicle on Daniels 70 after reportedly swerving to miss a deer. The vehicle left 123 feet of skid marks before striking an embankment. The vehicle then rolled. The driver left the scene of the accident and was transported to Burnett Medical Center by a private vehicle. – Photo submitted by the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department

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Burnett County approves 2009 budget, tax levy and mill rate

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – The Burnett County 2009 budget, with its proposed tax levy of $8,272,816 and mill rate of 2.8153 based on equalized valuation of $2,938,489,000, has been approved by the county board.

During its meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12, the majority of the county board supervisors responded in the affirmative when the question of approving the budget came up. The approval did not

come on a roll-call vote, but county clerk Wanda Hinrichs estimated three as the number of supervisors who voted against approval.

As the beginning of the meeting, the county board recognized the retirement of Starr Warndahl, secretary/account clerk in the Health and Human Services Department, after 23 years of county service. The board heard presentations from Soil and Water Conservation Speech Contest winners Jacob, Lucas

Chair, Mary Falk Burnett County Comprehensive Plan Supervisor The Comprehensive Plan Committee for Burnett County recently held it’s second meeting. We had great attendance, with the majority of townships and villages being represented. It was at this last meeting that the comprehensive plan consultant handed us another piece of the jig saw puzzle in the form of a homework assignment; each committee member is to review the current draft of goals and objectives for the Burnett County Comprehensive Plan, editing and making inputs where perceived necessary.

The draft of goals and objectives portion of the Burnett County Comprehensive Plan serves to focus the planning effort and establish parameters for the county’s general direction.

The draft of goals and objectives was built from several sources, including: The 1998 Burnett County Land Use Plan The Burnett County Strategic Plan Existing county codes and ordinances

References from locally adopted comprehensive plans C o u n t y staff input Notes At the meeting on Monday, Nov from 17, we reviewed Burnett every committee County member’s input regarding the goals and objectives, and with 25 to 30 members all contributing their voices.

The primary challenge for the Burnett County Comprehensive Plan Committee will be to move forward in a concise and proactive manner without getting bogged down by minutiae, while at the same time responsibly representing the concerns of the townships and villages of Burnett County.

We are all very fortunate to have the involvement of the citizens who make up our Comprehensive Plan Committee, they are a very dynamic and thoughtful representation of Burnett County. Please include them in your prayers when you “Give Thanks” this season, they are a great bunch of people who are working very hard and selflessly for our benefit.

and Emily Stiemann.

Board actions included: 1) Approval of two revised zoning district maps. 2) Approval of a resolution to enter into a grant-funded, zero-dollar match between the county and Pictometry International Corp. for supplying aerial photography, computer hardware and related software. 3) Approval of repair to the airport roof in the amount of $11,007.73, to be borrowed on a threeyear repayment term from Bremer

Bank. 4) Approval of the contract settlement for 2008-2010 between the county and its highway department employees.

A public hearing is planned for the new sign ordinance in December, with approval of the ordinance by the county board hopefully coming in January 2009.

The next county board meeting will be held Thursday, Dec. 18, starting at 9:30 a.m.

“Voice of Democracy” speech

Burnett County VFW Post 1256 recently awarded prizes for the Voice of Democracy speech and the Patriot’s Pen essay contests. Jacob Stiemann (L) was chosen the winner of the “Voice of Democracy.”

Three places are awarded in the Patriot’s Pen contest; First place went to Lucas Stiemann (R), second place to Elizabeth Brown and third place to Lisa Moylan. All the winners are students at Siren School. Winners of the contests are awarded medals, certificates and cash prizes. Jacob and Lucas Stiemann’s entries were forwarded for entry into the district competition. – Photo submitted

4-H Week promotion

Polk County 4-H Youth Federation officers were recently elected: Emily Petzel, Brittani Hughes and Brittany Thomfohrda.

Photos submitted

4-H Week promotion took place all over the nation during the week of Oct. 6-10. Keeping It Green was this year’s theme, as illustrated by 4-H Ambassadors Amanda Kuske and Johanna Alling. For information about joining 4-H, call the extension office at 715-485-8600 to find out the club nearest your area or with your particular interest.

RIGHT: South Milltown 4-H recently elected officers for the new year: Jena Alling - reporter, Eric Kuske - treasurer, Amanda Kuske - president, Reina Cox - secretary and Johanna Alling - vice president. – Photos submitted

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Senate leaders want to increase minimum wage in organized labor. Sheridan was heavily involved in the auto workers union in Janesville just a couple of years ago. Decker has been in the legislature quite a bit longer than Sheridan, D-Janesville, but before that, he was elected he was a business manager for his bricklayer’s union.

Financial crisis doesn’t affect UW students MADISON – The decline in the value of Wisconsin’s two big college savings plans does not seem to be hurting current students. That’s according to Susan Fisher, the financial services director at UW-Madison. She says most students get federal aid – which has been holding steady. She says if there’s a problem, it will become apparent during the spring semester.

Metal thieves turn to historical plaques Brian Lukens, a detective with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, says it’s happening all over. He adds the thieves use the proceeds to buy illegal street drugs.

Lukens says a new state law went into effect this spring to better regulate sales of scrap metal and hopefully track metal thieves. Buyers are now expected to keep thorough records including the seller’s identification, license plate number and description of the items sold. Lukens says metal thieves in Wisconsin cost taxpayers, homeowners, and business owners hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. – Wisconsin Public Radio

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

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New approaches include the creation of men’s groups, where participants are forced to confront the cultural values that support demeaning women, and often justify violence against them. Thersea Kuehl, who runs men’s groups in Dane County, says the goal is to encourage men to become role models for others.

There is also a growing effort to involve college fraternities in similar groups that require them hold each other accountable for promoting a culture of violence against women. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Gil Halsted)

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STATEWIDE - The nationwide effort against domestic violence is returning to a grassroots organizing style. Patti Seeger runs the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. She says workers have become too institutionalized in their approach to helping both victims and perpetrators.

At a special conference in Madison last week, the overarching message was that it’s time to get back into neighborhoods and schools and stop family violence before it starts.

The value of Wisconsin’s Ed-vest and Tomorrow’s Scholar accounts are down about 11 percent so far this year. Financial aid offices for the Madison, Green Bay and Eau Claire campuses say they haven’t had students inquiring about their financial options any more than usual.- Wisconsin Public Radio (Laurene Mainguy)

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STATEWIDE - Scrap metal thieves have been stealing from homes, garages and businesses. Now, there are reports that they’re going after historical plaques and markers. Larry Gobel is supervisor for the Department of Public Works in Burlington.

He says in the last few weeks, old brass plaques – some older than he is – have been pried off of commemorative boulders and monuments from local parks. Gobel says they’ve checked with local scrap metal buyers to see if anyone’s sold the plaques, but so far there’s been no word.

The Wisconsin AFL CIO says Decker and Sheridan bring an important point of view to the table, as state government grapples with how to fix a massive budget shortfall and repair the economy. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Shawn Johnson)

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MADISON - Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker says the first thing he plans to do next year is pass an increase to the state’s minimum wage.

Wisconsin’s minimum wage stands at $6.50 an hour.

That’s slightly lower than the federal minimum of $6.55. Decker, D-Weston, says the Senate will vote immediately next year to raise Wisconsin’s minimum wage to $7.60 an hour by next June, and index it to keep up with inflation.

Critics like Bill Smith of the Wisconsin Federation of Independent Businesses say it’s the wrong move when the economy is in trouble. But the Center on Wisconsin Strategy says there’s little evidence that the last minimum wage hike at the federal level did anything to drive away retailers in Wisconsin.

Legislative priorities in the next session may be driven by the fact that both Decker and incoming Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan have backgrounds

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Polk County sheriff’s report

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and killed a cow (owner: Marvin Church, Clear Lake). Unit 1 continued down the road until breaking down at 736 30th Avenue, approx one-half mile from the scene of the accident.

The cow died in the ditch on the south side of the road. Driver cited for failing to notify police of an accident.

Oct. 28, 7:28 p.m., Georgetown Township, 80th Street, 100’ south of 235th Avenue, JASON L. LINDNER, 25, Luck, took the curve too wide and at the speed of the vehicle the driver could not control the vehicle, resulting in the vehicle entering the ditch and rolling.

Driver stated he swerved to miss a deer. Driver showed injury to his mouth and nose area (wearing seat belt) and was transported by EMS. Oct. 29, 7:20 a.m., Garfield Township, 120th Avenue, .4 mile east of 150th Street, JOSHUA A. SWAGER, 16, Amery, was traveling westbound on 120th Avenue. A deer had come out of the north ditch. The driver pulled to the left to avoid the deer. The vehicle entered the south ditch. After entering the ditch, the vehicle continued a short distance before striking a tree. The tree stopped the vehicle. The driver struck his face on the steering wheel (wearing seat belt/no EMS).

Oct. 31, 2:10 p.m., Alden Township, CTH M/202nd Street, .35 mile north of Polk/St. Croix

Avenue, LAURA E. GRASKI, 19, Amery, was traveling southbound on CTH M. The vehicle drove to the right, off of the pavement. Driver overcorrected, causing unit 1 to spin and slide to the left. The vehicle entered the east ditch and continued to spin. The vehicle then rolled onto its roof. The driver received a minor injury/no EMS (not wearing seat belt). Driver cited for failure to notify police of an accident and inattentive driving.

Oct. 31, 10:49 a.m., Bone Lake Township, CTH I, .4 mile north of 280th Avenue, VELDA P. BITTNER, 77, Siren, was northbound on CTH I. Operator said she fell asleep or something. The vehicle crossed the centerline (southbound lane) and left the roadway.

The vehicle went up a steep bank and crashed into a power pole owned by PBEC. This pole was broken off. The vehicle then continued on and crashed into a wood post owned by Anna L. Martin, Frederic. The vehicle then hit the driveway at 2841 and came to a stop. Driver was wearing a seat belt and sustained a minor injury (no EMS).

Bittner was cited for operating left of centerline.

Nov. 1, 5:33 p.m., Balsam Lake Township, Hwy. 8, .25 mile west of 150th Street, #1—THEO L. BENSEND, 79, Barron; #2— MITCHELL D. FENSKE, 16, Amery. Unit 1 was eastbound on Hwy. 8 when unit 2 crossed

(Nov. 19) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK P.O. Box 862 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Plaintiff(s) vs.

MELINDA L. LINKE 2735 340th St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Defendant(s) Small Claims Publication Summons And Notice Case No. 08 SC 904 If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call Clerk of Court Office, 715485-9299.

Publication summons and Notice of Filing TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above.

The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims Court: Polk County Courthouse Telephone Number of Clerk of Court: 715-485-9299 Courtroom/Room Number: Ste. 300 Address: 1005 W. Main St. Address: P.O. Box 549 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Date: 11-24-08 Time: by 1:30 p.m.

If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. 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.

You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date.

You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.

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(Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HSBC BANK, USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff vs.

DARYL J. SCHWEITZER; and MELISSA SCHWEITZER, his wife, Defendants.

Case No. 07-CV-329 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE (Foreclosure of Mortgage30404) By virtue of an pursuant to a Judgment of said Circuit Court in the above-entitled action which was entered on August 15, 2007, in the amount of $103,587.21, I shall expose for sale and sell at public auction in the Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on the 26th day of November, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., the following described premises or so much thereof as may be sufficient as to raise the amount due to the plaintiff for principal, interest and costs, together with the disbursements of sale and solicitors’ fees, towit: The North 20 rods of the West 40 rods of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4), Section Twenty-one (21), Township Thirty-six (36) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, Town of Sterling, Polk County, Wisconsin. Tax Key No. 04600501-0000.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% DOWN CASH, MONEY ORDER OR CERTIFIED CHECK. BALANCE DUE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF CONFIRMATION OF SALE. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD AS IS AND SUBJECT TO ALL LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES. /s/ Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Hersh Law Offices, LLC 10555 N. Port Washington Road Mequon, WI 53092 262-241-9339 State Bar No. 1016890 Velnetske The above property is located at 2791 Evergreen Avenue, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

Hersh Law Offices, LLC, is a law firm representing a creditor in the collection of a debt owed to such creditor, and any such information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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the centerline and struck unit 1.

Unit 1 went off the road and came to rest in the ditch on the south side of the road. Driver Fenske was cited for hit and run to an occupied vehicle.

Nov. 4, 2:49 a.m., Balsam Lake Township, Hwy. 46, .4 mile north of 150th Avenue, MATTHEW P. SEFFENS, 28, Osseo, struck a deer on the roadway.

Nov. 5, 3:34 p.m., Osceola Township, 200th Street at Horse Lake Lane, MELVIN E. RASKA, 31, Osceola, struck a deer on the roadway.

Other incidents Oct. 22, LANCE TAYLOR, Minneapolis, Minn., reported his daughter’s iPod was stolen from the YMCA camp, RR Amery, sometime between Aug. 4 and Aug. 10.

Oct. 25, BRUCE W. WARNER, RR Clear Lake, reported the theft of a 2003 Honda XR50 dirt bike from his property.

Oct. 28, MICHELLE MALINOVSKY, Clam Falls Township, reported a burglary at her residence. Unknown if anything is missing at this time.

Oct. 28, a gray 1993 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, which had been reported stolen from SON AUTO in November of 2007, was recovered from a field located on the west side of 150th Street. The pickup was apparently abandoned at that location. Investigation ongoing.

Oct. 28, BRIAN M. HAAS, Amery, reported the theft of three 20’ long chains with

www.the-leader.net (Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, FSB, f/k/a S & C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Diana L. Morrison, f/k/a Diana L. Buhler, Cavalry Portfolio Services, Resurgence Financial LLC and Portfolio Recovery Associates Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S Case No. 08 CV 257 Case Code: 30304 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 27, 2008, in the amount of $74,416.41, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: Jan. 6, 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, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, (SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4), Section Nine (9), Township Thirty-six (36) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Bone Lake, Polk County, Wis., described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said forty acre parcel, thence North along the East line of said forty 300 feet, thence West at right angles 300 feet, thence South 300 feet to the South line of said forty, thence East 300 feet along the South line of said forty to the point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 903 280th Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837.

DATED this 24th day of October, 2008. /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 472163

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County

(Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, 4425 Ponce De Leon Boulevard 5th Floor Coral Gables, Florida 33134, Plaintiff, vs.

GARY W. ZEIDLER and PENNY-JO T. ZEIDLER husband and wife 2791 30th Avenue Osceola, WI 54020 JOHN and/or JANE DOE, unknown tenants, 2391 250th Avenue Cushing, WI 54006 KEVIN L. JONES and ANDREA G. JONES husband and wife 2320 Beede Lake Trail Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024 Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-694 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 Code No. 31003 Replevin FORTY-DAY SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO: GARY W. ZEIDLER and PENNY-JO T. ZEIDLER husband and wife 2791 30th Avenue Osceola, WI 54020 You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after November 19, 2008, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court Polk County Courthouse 1005 West Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to O’Dess and Associates, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is: O’Dess and Associates, S.C. 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys For Plaintiff By: M. ABIGAIL O’DESS Bar Code No. 1017869 POST OFFICE ADDRESS: 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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(Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BENEFICIAL WISCONSIN INC, AS NOMINEE OF MERS, Plaintiff, vs.

PAMELA VLASNIK, WAYNE VLASNIK, Defendants.

MILLTOWN CORPORATION, Added Defendant.

Case No. 08 CV 286 Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure in the amount of $135,392.97, entered by the court on June 6, 2008, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real estate.

A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin, bounded and described as follows: commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 6; thence North 0 deg. 31’E 1312.5 ft. to the Northwest corner of said Southwest 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 thence South 89 deg.

46’E 980.76 ft. to the Northeast corner of said Southwest 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 thence North 0 deg. 31’E 1288.2 ft. along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 to a point that is 25 ft. South of the North line of said Northeast 1/4 of Southwest 1/4, which is the point of beginning of this description; thence South 89 deg. 48’E 418 ft. parallel to the North line of said Northeast 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 thence South 0 deg. 31’W 522 ft.; thence North 89 deg. 48’W 410 ft. parallel to the North line of said Northeast 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 and to the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 thence Northerly to the point of beginning.

Tax Key No. 26-188-0.

Street Address: 1182 Sandy Hook Lane, Luck, WI 54853.

Place of Sale: Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St, Balsam Lake, WI. Date & Time of Sale: December 9, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

Terms of Sale: 1. Property is sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances, including but not limited unpaid and accrued real estate taxes, special assessments, and other governmental charges, plus interest and penalties, if any.

2. A bid deposit of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount shall be due in the form of cash, cashier’s check, or certified funds at the time of sale.

3. Successful bidder to pay the entire unpaid balance of bid within ten (10) days following confirmation of the sale by the court plus buyer to pay for buyer’s title insurance, document recording fees and Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. 4. Failure to make timely payment following confirmation of sale will result in forfeiture of bid deposit.

the parking lot when Unit 2 began backing out of her parking space and struck unit 1 near the left wheel well, causing minor damage to unit 1.

Oct. 27, 1:18 a.m., Black Brook Township, CTH F, .5 mile west of 30th Avenue, JENNIFER R. RACE, 33, Clear Lake, was traveling westbound on CTH F when the vehicle hit

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binders from his property.

Oct. 28, a John Deere zeroturn riding lawn mower was stolen from the TRI-COUNTY IMPLEMENT business located on Hwy. 8, Beaver Township.

Oct. 30, TERI J. HANSON, RR Centuria, reported vandalism had been done to her vehicle, unknown date.

Oct. 31, EMERY SMITH, Amery, reported the theft of his 2004 Dodge pickup truck from his property.

Nov. 1, CRAIG DANIELSON, RR Osceola, reported the theft of his Summit Climber bow stand from the rice beds public hunting area.

Nov. 1, there was an attempted burglary to the ST. CROIX TRANSMISSION business in St. Croix Falls Township.

Nov. 1, WANDA PICKETT, RR Amery, reported a burglary to her residence during the daytime. Coins were taken from a piggy bank.

Nov. 2, a burglary occurred at the WORK CONNECTION business located on Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls Township.

Nov. 5, KENNETH HACKETT, Frederic, reported that his PS3 tree stand, ratchet strap and eight screw-in steps were stolen from the ARVID FRIBERG property in West Sweden Township.

The InterCounty Leader: Bringing you the local news for 75 years (Nov. 5, 12, 19) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Gladys Fleming D.O.D. 8/13/2007 Notice to Interested Persons and Time Limit for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 08 PR 65 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was 12/10/1917 and date of death was 8/13/ 2007. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 105 E. Oak Street, Frederic, WI 54837.

Please take notice that: 1. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, WI, Room 500, before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, on December 1, 2008, at 9 a.m. or when scheduled thereafter.

You need not appear unless you object. The application may be granted if no objection is made.

2. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before February 8, 2009.

3. Publication of this notice shall constitute notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar October 29, 2008 Attorney David L. Grindell Grindell Law Offices, S.C. P.O. Box 585, Hertel, WI 54845 715-327-5561 472371

Frederic; Unit 2 was northbound on Hwy. 35. Unit 1 was northbound on Milltown Avenue. Unit 1 entered the intersection without yielding to Unit 2. Unit 2 swerved into the southbound lane to avoid being struck. Unit 1 struck the side of unit 2. Unit 1 driver received a citation for failure to yield right of way from a stop sign.

Nov. 11, 3:22 p.m., St. Croix Falls Twp., Hwy, 8, .75 mile east of Hwy. 35 N; #1—SIERRA MERRILL, 20, Luck; #2—PAUL J. CRUZ, 33, Amery; Units 1 and 2 were westbound on Hwy. 8. Unit 2 rear-ended unit 1.

Driver of unit 1 was cited for operating after suspension.

Driver of unit 2 was cited for inattentive driving.

Nov. 12, 6:35 a.m., Apple River Twp., 140th Avenue, .4 mile west of 70th Street, TIMOTHY G. MOORE, 50, on duty as Sheriff of Polk County, was westbound on 140th Avenue when a deer ran from the south ditch onto the roadway into the path of his squad car.

Other incidents Nov. 8, DENNIS CONNELL, RR Balsam Lake, reported the theft of his 14’ flat-bottomed boat from the shore of Balsam Lake, village of Balsam Lake, sometime during the previous evening.

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(Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24) 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 2004-R7, Plaintiff, vs.

LISA A. HOUX; and PAUL M. HOUX, her spouse, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-224 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE (Foreclosure of mortgage 30404) By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of said Circuit Court in the above-entitled action which was entered on July 11, 2008, in the amount of $124,867.89, I shall expose for sale and sell at public auction in the Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on the 13th day of January, 2009, at 10 a.m., the following described premises or so much thereof as may be sufficient as to raise the amount due to the plaintiff for principal, interest and costs, together with the disbursements of sale and solicitors’ fees, to-wit: Lot 2 Certified Survey Map No. 2043 recorded in Volume 9 Certified Survey Maps, Page 191, Document No. 543428, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 7, Township 33 North, Range 15 West, Town of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Tax Key No. 016-00148-0200 TERMS OF SALE: 10% DOWN - CASH, MONEY ORDER OR CERTIFIED CHECK. BALANCE DUE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF CONFIRMATION OF SALE. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD AS IS AND SUBJECT TO ALL LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES. /s/TIMOTHY G. MOORE, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Hersh Law Offices, LLC 10555 N. Port Washington Road Mequon, WI 53092 262-241-9339 State Bar No. 1016890 Velnetske The above property is located at 530 105th Avenue, Amery, Wisconsin.

Hersh Law offices, LLC, is a law firm representing a creditor in the collection of a debt owed to such creditor, and any such information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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(Nov. 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DAIMLER CHRYSLER FINANCIAL SERVICES AMERICAS LLC P.O. BOX 551080 JACKSONVILLE, FL 32255 Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL J. VOLD 2276 170TH ST. LUCK, WI 54853-7005 Defendant(s).

Case No. 08CV700 AMENDED SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301 Our File: 561472 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 November 26, 2008, 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, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to William C. Sturm, 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 29, 2008. /s/Julie A. Rausch RAUSCH, STURM, ISRAEL & HORNIK, S.C. ATTORNEYS IN THE PRACTICE OF DEBT COLLECTION Attorneys for Plaintiff 2448 South 102nd Street Suite 210 P.O. Box 270288 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53227 414-328-1900

Nov. 9, CHUCK BERNARDS, Amery, reported the theft of two 15’ long ladder stands from the Keith Karpenski property in rural Polk County.

Nov. 9, SCOTT DONAHUE, RR Milltown, reported that his juvenile daughter’s cell phone was stolen from her gym bag while she was attending Unity

High School.

Nov. 10, RICHARD HEINTZ, RR New Richmond, reported the theft of his Moultrie brand digital trail camera from his property.

Nov. 11, JAMES SOLUM, RR St. Croix Falls, reported his residence had been burglarized.

Subject/s damaged the front

(Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT 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-R5, Plaintiff, vs.

JONATHAN OYINLOYE and OYERONKE OYINLOYE, husband and wife and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants; and VOYAGER VILLAGE PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-206 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 September 19, 2008, in the amount of $106,732.74, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 9, 2008, 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: Burnett County Government Center, located at 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 108 in Treasure Island Addition to Voyager Village, Town of Jackson, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3501 Treasure Island, Town of Jackson.

TAX KEY NO.: 012-9725-11700 Dean Roland Sheriff of Burnett 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.

(Nov. 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Plaintiff Vs. Pamela J. Smith Unknown Spouse of Pamela J. Smith Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 08 CV 669 Honorable Robert H. Rasmussen Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Pamela J. Smith and Unknown Spouse of Pamela J. Smith You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after November 12, 2008, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court 1005 West Main St. Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9071 and to Chaz M. Rodriguez/ Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days from the date stated above, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and my also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 29th day of October, 2008 Chaz M. Rodriguez/Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1063071 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Accidents Oct. 31, 7:35 a.m., Clam Falls Twp., CTH E, .1 mile west of 95th Street, #1—CARL N. MANGELSEN, 53, Webster; #2—KATHLEEN V. CARLSON, 58, Frederic; Unit 1 was eastbound on CTH E and crashed into a deer. The deer bounced off of unit 1 and flew into unit 2, who was a pedestrian, walking her dog. Unit 2 was knocked over by the deer. (There was no contact between unit 1 and unit 2.) Unit 2 received injuries but was not medically transported.

Nov. 5, 9:24 a.m., Osceola Township, 240th Street, .4 mile north of Clark Road, ALAN A. STOBER, 20, Osceola, was southbound on 240th Street.

Operator said he swerved to miss a deer and lost control.

Unit 1 went through the strands of a barbed wire fence.

Operator also said the pedal extensions he uses contributed to the loss of control.

A passenger, CHUIENNE M. AHARTZ, 14, St. Croix Falls, received a minor injury (wearing seat belt/no EMS). Mr. STOBER and another passenger, TRACY V. ECKSTROM, 38, St. Croix Falls, were not injured.

Nov. 8, 4:40 p.m., village of Milltown, Hwy. 35 at Milltown Avenue; #1—CURTISS D. LUNDE, 79, Milltown; #2— YVONNE M. CARL, 53,

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS Polk County is accepting applications for the following positions:

Transcriptionist $13.87/hr.

Part Time 37.5 hr./pay period Deadline to apply: Nov. 21, 2008 RCNA’s - In-House Pool - All Shifts $14.00/hr. weekday/$15.00/hr. weekend Shift differential .40/p.m. shift - .50/night shift Questions call Jeanne, 715-268-7107 Deadline to apply: Open until filled JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM POLK COUNTY’S WEB SITE AT: www.co.polk.wi.us, or Polk County Dept. of Employee Relations, 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, 715-485-9176, or Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, WI, 715-268-7107. AA/EEOC **PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR GOLDEN AGE MANOR 473395 13L POSITIONS DIRECTLY TO GAM*

door to gain entrance and then vandalized the residence, damaging several household items.

(Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

JANE KEARNS, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 188 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 30, 2008, in the amount of $205,399.15, the sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 6, 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 1, Certified Survey Map No. 1847, recorded in Volume 8, of Certified Survey Maps, Page 195, as Document No. 529806, being a part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin, reserving the Easterly 33 feet of said Lot 1 for driveway easement, together with an easement for driveway purposes over and across the North 1 rod of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Township 33 North, Range 16 West. ALSO DESCRIBED AS: All that certain parcel of land situated in the County of Polk and State of Wisconsin, being known as Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1847 as recorded in the Register of Deeds Office in Volume 8 Page 195 of said maps, in the Polk County, Wisconsin, Courthouse, reserving the Easterly 33 feet of said lot 1 for driveway easement purposes for heirs and assigns.

Together with an easement for driveway purposes over and across the North 1 rod of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Township 33, Range 16 West.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 799 85th Street, Amery WI 54001 TAX KEY NO.: 032-007670100 Dated this 11th day of November 2008 /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Deborah A. Blommer State Bar #1000749 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf.

Any information obtained will be used for the purpose.

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(Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT 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 2004-R12 Plaintiff, vs.

JONATHAN OYINLOYE and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Jonathan Oyinloye; and OYERONKE OYINLOYE and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Oyeronke Oyinloye; and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-224 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 September 5, 2008, in the amount of $116,264.53, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 9, 2008, 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: Burnett County Government Center, located at 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: LOT 110, TREASURE ISLAND ADDITION TO VOYAGER VILLAGE, TOWN OF JACKSON, BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN. SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR VOYAGER VILLAGE SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN VOLUME 245 OF RECORDS AT PAGE 205 IN THE OFFICE OF THE BURNETT COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3537 TREASURE ISLAND, Town of Jackson.

TAX KEY NO.: 012-9725-11900 Dean Roland Sheriff of Burnett 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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Burnett County sheriff’s report Accidents Nov. 3: Travis D. Erickson, 19, Webster, was northbound on Lhotka Road, attempting a righthand turn onto Black Brook Road when he lost control and rolled the vehicle. No injuries were reported, but the vehicle was severely damaged. Alcohol was a factor in the accident.

Nov. 11: Elizabeth A. Michaels, 28, Grantsburg, was eastbound on Hwy. 70, behind a school bus. As the school bus slowed to a stop, another east-

bound vehicle driven by Christopher G. Olson Jr., 16, Grantsburg, didn’t notice the slowing vehicles in time to avoid hitting the Michaels vehicle.

There were no injuries reported.

Nov. 12: Thomas J. Polski, 18, Webster, was westbound on Austin Lake Road when he lost control on icy roads and hit a tree.

The driver received medical transport for an injury that was described as incapacitating.

There were no citations issued.

Nov. 13: Kody J. Luke, 16, Grantsburg, was northbound on CTH F when he tried to turn onto Town Hall Road in West Marshland Township. He lost control and roll the vehicle. The accident was reported the following day. One graduated driver violation was issued.

Other incidents Nov. 9: Michael A. Palm, Webster, reported a boat motor, chain saw and a Coleman stove taken from a garage.

The incident is under investigation.

Nov. 6: Hopkins Sand and Gravel, Webster, reported a Bobcat excavator and trailer taken from the parking lot. The incident is under investigation.

Nov. 14: Michelle L. Ford, Webster, reported a two-man tree stand taken from her property.

Nov. 14: Rocky L. Phernetton, Webster, reported the door to his residence damaged. Nothing inside appeared

to be missing. The incident is under investigation.

Nov. 14: Randy I. Phernetton, Hertel, reported a storage building owned by the St. Croix Tribe entered. Two chain saws, a cordless drill, a nailing apron and toolbox with had tools were reported missing. The incident is under investigation.

Nov. 15: William D. Hall, Danbury, reported his cabin under construction entered.

Garage bags, gloves and a tool-

box were reported missing. Left inside the cabin was a writing that were apparently written by those who entered the building.

The incident is under investigation.

Nov. 16: Michael R. Wiley, Grantsburg, reported a security gate damaged. The incident is under investigation.

Notices / Employment NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION April 7, 2009

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Village of Siren, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for village president and village trustees will begin on April 21, 2009. All terms are for two years.

Office Incumbent Village President Janet Hunter Village Trustee David Alden Village Trustee Joshua Henry Village Trustee Joan O’Fallon 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 6, 2009, and not later than January 27, 2009. 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 November 19, 2008.

Randy Surbaugh, Village Clerk 472854 13L WNAXLP

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Board will recess at 12:15 p.m. to view each site and will reconvene at 1:30 p.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At that time each applicant will inform the Board of their request.

The board may go into closed session under Wisconsin State Statutes, s.19.85(1)(a)(g), deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 1:30 P.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) CHRISTOPHER BURCH requests a variance to Article 11C, Table 1 & 11F2(a)(1) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to be closer than 75’ from the ordinary high-water mark and exceed a 750-sq.-ft. footprint with a dwelling addition. Property affected is: 743 115th St., Lot 19 Buzzetti Park, Sec 30/T33N/R16W, Town of Lincoln, Bear Trap Lake.

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF SIREN

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN

Notice is hereby given that at an election to be held in the Town of Siren on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the current incumbents for a twoyear term: OFFICE INCUMBENT Town Board Chairperson DuWayne Wiberg Town Board Supervisor Bert Lund Town Board Supervisor Philip Stiemann Town Treasurer Judy Johnson Town Clerk Mary Hunter Notice is hereby given that a Town Caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the Spring Election Ballot of the above offices will be scheduled during the month of December. The Caucus will be held on a date not sooner than the first Tuesday and not later than the last Tuesday of the month of January 2009. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Mary Hunter, Clerk Town of Siren 472893 13-14L WNAXLP

Notice is hereby given to the voters of the Town of West Sweden that at an election to be held on the first Tuesday of April, 2009, being the seventh day of the said month, the following officers are to be elected for a two-year term: • A Chairman to succeed Dennis O’Donnell • A Supervisor to succeed Scott Wilder • A Supervisor to succeed Glenn Maier • A Clerk to succeed Lori Lundquist • A Treasurer to succeed Phyllis Wilder Notice is hereby given that a town caucus will be held in January 2009, at which time town residents will have an opportunity to nominate candidates for these offices. The time and date of the caucus will be scheduled at the regular town board meeting in December of 2008.

Lori Lundquist, Clerk Town of West Sweden Dated November 19, 2008 472862 13L WNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION CITY OF ST. CROIX FALLS APRIL 7, 2009

The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold Public Hearings on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at 8 a.m. in the Government Center (2nd Floor, West Conference room), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Committee will recess at 8:30 a.m. to view site and will reconvene at 9:30 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: GREG ZIEGLER requests a Special Exception to Article 8D1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a coffee shop/restaurant. Property affected is: 1300 110th St., Lot 3, CSM #3597, Vol. 16/Pg. 110, Pt. of SE 1/4, SW 1/4, Sec. 29/T34N/R16W, Town of Apple River, Clover Lake.

TOWN OF ALDEN requests a District Change for all remaining Exclusive Agricultural (A-2) parcels to Agricultural (A-1). Property affected is: Pt. of SE 1/4 of Sec. 16 & all of Sec. 21, 28 & 33, all in town, 32 north, range 18 west.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the City of St. Croix Falls, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The terms for alderpersons begin on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. All terms are for two years unless otherwise indicated.

OFFICE INCUMBENT Alderperson (District #1) Brian Blesi Alderperson (District #2) Arnie Carlson NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2008, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, in the office of the city clerk at 710 Hwy. 35 South, St. Croix Falls, Wis. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2009.

Done in the City of St. Croix Falls, on November 20, 2008.

Bonita Leggitt, City Clerk 473093 13L WNAXLP

TOWN OF GEORGETOWN NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

CITY OF ST. CROIX FALLS - ZONING HEARING

Notice is hereby given that at an election to be held in the Town of Georgetown on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 14, 2009.

Office Incumbent Town Board chairman Ron Ogren Town Board Supervisor Andy Mangelsen Town Board Supervisor Marvin Johnson Town Treasurer Judith Maier Town Clerk Kristine Lindgren Notice is further given, that a Town 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 2008. The Caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 4, 2009, and not later than January 25, 2009. Notice of the scheduled date of the Caucus will be given at least 5 days before the Caucus.

Done in the Town of Georgetown on November 18, 2008 Kristine Lindgren, Clerk 473389 13L WNAXLP

DECEMBER 8, 2008, 7:00 P.M. PLAN COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission on Monday, December 8, 2008, at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 710 Hwy. 35 South, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, to consider rezoning the following property: Part of Outlot 137, located on west side of State Hwy. 35 south of the Skate Park This property is currently Zoned R1, Single-Family Residential; Gordon and Marion Fox are requesting that this property be rezoned as B2, Highway Commercial.

Persons wishing to appear at the hearing may do so in person or by attorney. Written statements may be filed with the City Plan Commission, 710 Hwy. 35 South, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024, until 5:00 p.m. on December 8, 2008.

Signed: Bonita Leggitt, Clerk Dated: November 19, 2008 Published: November 20, 2008 473276 13-14L November 26, 2008 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF MEENON

Notice is hereby given to the voters of the Town of Meenon that at an election to be held April 7, 2009, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed for a two-year term.

OFFICE INCUMBENT Town Board Chairperson Larry Johnson Town Board Supervisor Mary Poretti Town Board Supervisor Randy Strese Town Clerk Suzanna M. Eytcheson Town Treasurer Brenda Mulroy Notice is further given that a town caucus will be held in January 2009, at which time town residents will have the opportunity to nominate candidates for these offices. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than the first Tuesday and not later than the last Tuesday of the month of January 2009. The time and date of the caucus will be scheduled at the regular town board meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008.

WNAXLP Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk, Town of Meenon 472682 12-13L 2a

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION - April 7, 2009 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Village of Frederic, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for village president and village trustees will begin on April 21, 2009. The term for all other offices will begin on May 1, 2009. All terms are for two years unless otherwise indicated.

Incumbent Office Village President Phil Knuf Village Trustee John Boyer Village Trustee Maria Ammend Village Trustee William Johnson IV 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 6, and not later than January 27, 2009. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Done in the Village of Frederic, on November 24, 2008.

Kristi Swanson 472856 13L WNAXLP

NOTICE TOWN OF EUREKA

Notice is hereby given, that at an election to be held in the Town of Eureka, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years.

OFFICE INCUMBENT Town Board Chairman Gene Krull Town Board Supervisor Roger Johnson Town Board Supervisor José Trejo Town Clerk Edna Tonnar Town Treasurer David Anderson Notice is further given, that a Town Caucus for the nominating of candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offices will be scheduled for a date in early January. Notice of the scheduled date of Caucus will be published.

Edna Tonnar, Clerk 473023 13L WNAXLP

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF LINCOLN

Notice is hereby given to the voters of the Town of Lincoln that at an election to be held April 7, 2009, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed for a two-year term.

Office Incumbent Town Board Chairperson Christ Olson Town Board Supervisor Bryan Bjorklund Town Board Supervisor Steve Washkuhn Town Clerk Patrice Bjorklund Town Treasurer Wanda Washkuhn Notice is further given, that a town caucus will be held in January 2009, at which time town residents will have the opportunity to nominate candidates for these offices. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than the first Tuesday and not later than the last Tuesday of the month in January 2009. The time and date of the caucus will be scheduled at the regular town board meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2008.

Respectfully Submitted 473179 13L 3a WNAXLP Patrice Bjorklund, Town Clerk

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Burnett Co. criminal court Robin L. Lindblade, 43, Frederic, issue worthless check, $243.00.

Brenda L. Palmquist, 31, Grantsburg, issue worthless check, $309.00.

Mary A. Byers, 52, Frederic, issue worthless check, $286.90 restitution, $249.00.

Joseph L. Collins, 32, Frederic, obstructing an officer, $309.00.

Kayla C. Cleveland, 19, Black River Falls, possession of marijuana, $309.00.

Laurence Bearhart, 69, Webster, OWI, $1,209.00, oneyear prison sentence followed by five years of extended super-

vision, eligible for Earned Release Program, license revoked three years, no consumption of alcohol, restricted from premises where alcohol is sold, no operation of a motor vehicle without a valid license, alcohol assessment; OWI, $1,209.00, one-year prison sentence followed by five years of extended supervision, eligible for Earned Release Program, license revoked three year – concurrent to other sentence, on consumption of alcohol, restricted from premises where alcohol as sold, no operation of a motor vehicle without a valid license, alcohol assessment.

Burnett Co. civil court Capital One Bank vs.

Joshua J. Henry, Siren, $3,449.86.

Capital One Bank vs. Jann M. Holter, Shell Lake, $902.27.

Mark James Linscheid vs.

Keith Fern, Grantsburg, $589.00.

Midland Funding LLC vs.

Lori A. Trott, Webster, $2,798.98.

Johnson Lumber Co. vs.

Joel Brenizer, Grantsburg, $416.31.

Daniels Plumbing and Heating Inc. vs. Gary Kistner, Menomonie, $823.56.

Burnett Co. marriage licenses James L. DeMarre, West Marshland, and Krista A. Johnson, Clam Falls, Nov. 10.

Employment

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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION Webster School District April 7, 2009

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF BALSAM LAKE April 7, 2009

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Balsam Lake, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 14, 2009.

Office Incumbent Town Board Chairperson Brad Mabry Town Board Supervisor John Ruck Town Board Supervisor David Dumke Town Clerk Tammy Nelson Town Treasurer Audrey Ruck NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a town 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 6, 2009, and not later than January 26, 2009. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Done in the Town of Balsam Lake November 18, 2008 473246 13L 3d WNAXLP Tammy Nelson, Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CHANGE IN ZONING VILLAGE OF SIREN

Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Village of Siren, Wisconsin, that a public hearing will be held by the Plan Commission on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the Village Hall, 24049 First Avenue, Village of Siren, Wisconsin, relative to the application for rezoning of the former Capeside Cove property at 23926 Fourth Avenue, PID 07-181-2-38-1617-2 01-000-042000. The property is currently zoned R-1 Residential. The application is to rezone the property R-2 Residential, allowing use of the facility as a senior citizens assisted living/memory care home.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land located in the NE1/4, NW1/4, Section 17, Township 38 North, Range 16 West, described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter Section Corner, 17-38-16, thence south on the Quarter Section line 733 feet to the point of beginning, thence west 337.50 feet parallel to the south line of block 1, Plat of South Addition to the Village of Siren, thence south 554.30 feet parallel to the said Quarter Section line, thence east 337.64 feet parallel to and 20 feet north of the south line of the NE1/4, NW1/4, Section 17-38-16 to the quarter section line, thence north on the quarter section line 565.11 feet to the point of beginning.

All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing and be heard. Information on the proposal is available at the Village Office at 24049 First Avenue.

Randy Surbaugh Administrator/Engineer November 19 & 26, 2008 473365 13-14L WNAXLP

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the School District of Webster, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office for school board members is three years beginning on Monday, April 27, 2009.

Office Incumbents School Board Member Brenda Bentley School Board Member Chuck Macke School Board Member Scott Treichel NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no later than 5 p.m., on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, in the school district administration office, 26428 Lakeland Avenue South, Webster, Wisconsin.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

A description of the school district boundaries can be obtained from the school district office.

Done in Webster, Wisconsin, on November 1, 2008.

Scott Treichel 473279 13L WNAXLP School District Clerk

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, November 24, 2008, 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 - Jody Seck.

4. Treasurer’s report - Jody Seck.

5. Recognition of guests or delegates.

A. Student representative.

B. Paul Denny C. Booster Club/Gym Banners 6. Administrative Reports.

A. Mr. Palmer B. Mr. Nichols C. Mr. Gobler 7. New Business A. First reading of Policy #131.5 “Student Representation to the Board.”

B. Results of survey for 6th-grade participation in athletics.

C. Recommendation for a part-time Title I Paraprofessional.

D. Possible recommendation for vacant janitor position.

E. Discussion on newly formed “District Vision Committee.”

F. Set date for December meeting to host employee Christmas Tea. G. Any other business that may properly come before the board.

8. Motion to adjourn to executive session per WI Stat.

19.85(1) for discussion of contract arbitration with N.U.E. 9. Reconvene to open session.

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Notices

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION APRIL 7, 2009

State of Wisconsin Town of Oakland County of Burnett NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Oakland, the first Tuesday in April, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for offices is for two years beginning on the 2nd Tuesday in April unless otherwise indicated.

Incumbent Office Town Board Chairperson Harm Weber III Town Board Supervisor Edgar Peterson Town Board Supervisor Jack Witzany Town Clerk Deanna Krause Town Treasurer Jonatan Mosherw NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a town 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 during the month of January. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

GIVEN under my hand, done by the Town of Oakland, the 4th Tuesday of November, 2008.

Deanna J. Krause, Clerk 473187 13L 3a WNAXLP

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF MILLTOWN APRIL 7, 2009

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Milltown, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 14, 2009.

OFFICE INCUMBENT Town Board Chairperson Harlen Hegdal Town Board Supervisor Clifford Gustafson Town Board Supervisor Christopher Nelson Town Clerk Virgil Hansen Town Treasurer Mary Sue Morris NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a town 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 6, 2009, and not later than January 27, 2009. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Done in the Town of Milltown The 16th day of November, 2008 Virgil Hansen, Town Clerk 473282 13L WNAXLP

NOTICE OF STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION AND JUDICIAL ELECTION APRIL 7, 2009

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 7, 2009, the following officers are to be elected: STATE SUPERINTENDENT ONE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, for the term of four years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 5, 2009: Elizabeth Burmaster JUDICIAL OFFICERS ONE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, for the term of ten years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2009: Shirley S. Abrahamson ONE COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE, for the term of six years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2009: District III - Michael W. Hoover CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE ONE CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, for the term of six years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2009.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2008, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2009. Candidates for superintendent of public instruction and all supreme court, court of appeals and circuit court judicial offices file with the Government Accountability Board.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

Done in the County of Polk, WI This 19th day of November, 2008 Catherine L. Albrecht 473242 13L 3a,d WNAXLP Polk County Clerk

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Notices / Employment

Siren police report Nov. 11: Two Siren students were issued citations for truancy. Letters have been sent to the students and their parents advising them of the court date that has been set for this offense.

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At 10:40 a.m., Jared C. Stewart, 31, Siren, was cited for failing to stop at the stop sign on Ellis Avenue and Main Street.

At 6 p.m., a deer tag was issued to David G. Gerlich, West St. Paul, Minn., for a buck killed by Gerlich’s car on Hwy.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER

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Junior High Girls Basketball JV Boys Basketball C-Squad Girls Basketball

NOTICE OF STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION AND JUDICIAL ELECTION

Please Contact:

Tim Widiker, Athletic Director 715-866-4281, ext. 301 twidiker@webster.k12.wi.us

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SIREN

April 7, 2009

JOB VACANCY PARAPROFESSIONAL

STATE OF WISCONSIN

} } COUNTY OF BURNETT }

Spring Election NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, wards, and election districts of the County of Burnett, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, the following officers are to be elected: STATE SUPERINTENDENT ONE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, for the term of four years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 5, 2009: Elizabeth Burmaster JUDICIAL OFFICERS ONE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, for the term of ten years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2009: Shirley S. Abrahamson ONE COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE, for the term of six years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2009: District III Michael W. Hoover ONE CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, for the term of six years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2009: Burnett County Kenneth Kutz NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2008, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2009. Candidates for superintendent of public instruction and all supreme court, court of appeals and circuit court judicial offices file with the Government Accountability Board.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

DONE in the County of Burnett, this 17th day of November, 2008.

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The School District of Siren has opened a search for a part-time paraprofessional position. The responsibilities of this position will be include the supervision of students during various activities, academic tutoring, assisting the classroom teachers in preparing for lessons and other duties as assigned by the administration. The hours for this position are currently scheduled for 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

This position is first available to qualified support staff members able to fully work these hours or willing to transfer into this position from their current position.

The vacancy shall be open to the public if not filled internally within 10 days.

Qualifications for this position shall include a minimum of high school diploma, good reading, writing and math skills, strong organizational skills, ability to communicate effectively with students and staff, ability to pass a criminal background search and a positive attitude.

All candidates must meet the definition of a highly qualified paraprofessional by possessing a minimum of an associate arts degree at the time of hire, or agree to complete the necessary training upon hire to meet the minimum requirements for Wisconsin paraprofessionals. Preference may be given to candidates already holding paraprofessional certification.

Internal candidates interested in this position are asked to submit a written request to the district administrator. Others interested in this position are asked to submit a letter and resume, complete with references to: Scott Johnson, District Administrator, School District of Siren, P.O. Box 29, Siren, WI 54872.

The start date for this position will be immediate. The position will remain posted until filled.

Starting Rate of Pay: $11.22/per hour.

Posting Date: November 5, 2008.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF SIREN Notice is hereby given that on December 4, 2008, at 2:00 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 2009. The following is a summary of the proposed 2009 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 2009 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR VILLAGE OF SIREN 2008 2009 Percent Budget Budget Change REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES Revenues Taxes Property Tax Levy $368,315 374,172 1.59% Other Taxes $83,400 $81,650 Special Assessments $26,774 $25,297 Intergovernmental $244,793 $253,069 Licenses and Permits $8,935 $8,435 Fines, Forfeits & Penalties $15,000 $13,500 Public Charges for Services $7,150 $7,800 Intergovernmental Charges for Services $20,000 $20,000 Miscellaneous $19,749 $20,996 Other Financing Sources $746,965 211,757 Use of Carryover Funds $39,300 $22,503 Total Revenues and Other Sources $1,580,381 $1,039,179 -34.25%

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)

$168,960 $364,745 $814,019 $6,909 $1,100 $46,131 $37,550 $125,577 $15,390 $1,580,381

$155,623 $374,115 $169,301 $8,748 $1,600 $37,092 $38,250 $243,355 $11,095 $1,039,178

-34.25%

$633,442 $198,496 $822,484

$533,192 $330,208 $863,400

4.97%

$62,852,397

$63,851,888

1.59%

5.86

5.86

0.00%

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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

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35/70 and Elizabeth Street.

Nov. 13: Mark N. Kloster, 32, Webster, was cited for not using a seat belt, and given a verbal warning for not changing his address during a traffic stop on Hwy. 35 just south of Clear Lake Park at 2:22 p.m.

Nov. 13: At 6:30 p.m., the officer on duty took a report from Michelle R. Deering, Siren, owner of property taken from her residence. On Nov. 14, that property was retrieved, and a petty-theft charge was

(Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EAGLE VALLEY BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs.

LARRY W. KNUTSON, and PINEWOOD HOMES, LLC Defendants.

Case No. 08 CV 243 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on June 2, 2008, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 2203, recorded in Volume 10 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 127, Document No. 554824, being part of Lot 58 of the Assessor’s Plat in the Village of Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 111-00088-0100.

Street Address: 611 4th Street, Centuria, Wisconsin.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 14th day of October, 2008.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 471196 715-483-3787

issued against Margaret L. Scanlon, 34, Spooner, for removing items from a residence without permission.

Scanlon was also cited for pushing and attempting to get away from the arresting officer.

Polk Co. marriage licenses Sarie Chieko Kitaoka, village of Osceola, and Cole Grant Transue, town of Osceola, Nov. 12.

Lisa Monea Townsend, town of Apple River, and Edwin Louis Glover, town of Apple River, Nov. 13.

Maria Rosalina Lofranco Lamorin, town of Luck, and Wesley Lee Cockerham, town of Luck, Nov. 13.

Michelle LaMae Knutson, city of Lakeville, Minn., and Thomas Ray Engstrom, city of St. Croix Falls, Nov. 14.

Richel Banares Lirazan, town of Lincoln, and Robert John Mount, town of Lincoln, Nov. 14.

Polk County deaths Minnie E. Aune, died Oct. 29, 2008, 98, Amery Delbert E. Wicklund, died Oct. 31, 2008, 84, Luck Nedra A. Callahan, died Nov. 2, 2008, 93, St. Croix Falls Joyce M. Hanson, died Nov. 5, 2008, 82, Osceola Lucille M. Schulze, died Nov. 7, 2008, 84, Amery

(Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB, Plaintiff, vs.

DIANE R. ROTH Defendant.

Case No. 08 CV 227 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on May 29, 2008, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on: Thursday, December 4, 2008, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: The North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter (N1/2 SW1/4 SE1/4), Section 15, Township 33 North, Range 17 West Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 024-00286-0000 Street Address: 915 143rd Street, Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 2nd day of October, 2008.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 471194

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Twins make timely arrival

A five-generation photo was taken as Tiffany Bock held her twin babies, born on Nov. 14, at Burnett Medical Center. The twins were surrounded their great-great-grandma, Elsie Cummings; great-grandma, Susan Wilde; and grandpa, Michael Bock. Bock and her family live in Pine City, Minn., which is 15 miles from Grantsburg, across the St. Croix River. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Tea at the senior center

Jordan Christopherson shares a cup of tea with Ardell Anderson last Thursday at the Grantsburg Senior Center. Christopherson and her classmates from Grantsburg High School’s Family and Consumer Education Foods II class, which focuses on international foods, have been studying English foods and wanted to share and incorporate their learning with the community. The students prepared Earl Grey tea served with tea cakes and sandwiches for senior center visitors. The classes also presented a tea for residents of the Shady Knoll Home in Grantsburg in the afternoon. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Girl Scouts help on Election Day

RIGHT - On Election Day, Nov. 4, Girl Scouts from Siren Troop 51072 served cookies to voters at the Siren Village Hall.

Shown here are troop members/leaders Hannah Skold, Caitlynn Daniels, Danyel Visger, Juli and Laurel Kannenberg, Kiesha Roy, Maddy and Jean Doty. – Photo submitted

These identical twin girls arrived on Friday, Nov. 14, at Burnett Medical Center, just before the center’s open house celebrating the completion of center’s new expansion. Rikki weighed in at 5 lbs., 4 ounces and sister Brooke weighed 5 lbs., 15 ounces. – Special photo

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World War II veterans visit Washington, D.C. World War II veterans from Burnett and Polk counties posed for a photo in front of the White House on Wednesday, Nov. 12, one of their last sightseeing stops in Washington, D.C., before making their way back home to Wisconsin.

Fundraising activities this past year by local Legion groups and others made it possible for the vets to see the World War II Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and other sights in the nation's capitol, as well as Gettysburg Battlefield.

Unity teacher Karoline White went along on the trip and provides a chronicle on her Web site www.karolinewhite.com. Photo by Karoline White

A pair of military boots, with a note stuffed in one of them, sits as part of a tribute at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. - Photo by Karoline White

Members of VFW Post 6856, Balsam Lake, saluted the World War II veterans as they left the post for Washington, D.C., early Sunday morning, Nov. 9. The trip ended back at the VFW Post just before 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14. Photo by Nancy Jappe

Director Adam Bever and the Unity High School band were on hand at the VFW Post 6856, Balsam Lake, to play for the send-off of World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., for Veterans Day 2008. - Photo by Nancy Jappe

Ron Pagenkopf (L) and his father, Norm, were among area WWII veterans to attend the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery (photo at right) where Vice President Dick Cheney was keynote speaker. Norm Pagenkopf was in the Army in World War II, serving on a tank destroyer.

Both men are from Webster. - Photo by Karoline White

The Vietnam War Memorial. - Photo by Karoline White

More photos at www.karolinewhite.com

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News and views from the NW Wisconsin community

Pioneer memoirs

Editor’s note: Over the next several weeks, the Leader will be publishing the memoirs of Alice Dahlin Lund, whose family homesteaded in the Frederic area - a good three decades before Frederic was established as a village in 1901. It provides a glimpse into what life was like for a family immigrating to the Wisconsin wilderness. Our thanks to Ken Java of the Frederic Historical Society who arranged for the manuscript, donated by to the society by Brian Johnson, a descendant of Lund’s, to be published here.

Tender memories dedicated to my children and their families

by Alice Dahlin Lund It is now 1944. I have now lived a long time and have a great many memories.

It has really been a good life. As I think about the things that have passed, it is the better things that are remembered the best and longest.

I have a great desire to write about the early memories, thinking that it might be of some joy and even some value to children, who belong to the generations that have been so full of hurry, woe, war and hate and the ill effects of such anxiety. As I see it even the pleasures of today are hurried.

Therefore I want to write about my days of slower progress, yet exciting with a good mixture of hardship, achievement and the mere joy of living. I have seen much that many of you have not and perhaps I can give you a picture of a life in the early days that may add to what you already read about in schools.

I want to write this in my own words as if I had you all sitting closely, listening as most young children would to the things that have gone on before them.

I sit here and watch the children of this age and think back 70 years or so, for

Thirteen members of the John Johnson family were highlighted in a brief article in the Superior Evening Telegram in 1935. Lars Johnson immigrated to Polk County from Norway in 1870. Alice Dahlin Lund is an aunt to the children shown in this photo. A photo of Lund has yet to be discovered. – Photo submitted that is as far back as I am able to remember, for I am now 75 years old.

••• My parents and another family came from Sweden in 1868, settling on a homestead in a wild forest in Wisconsin in the year 1870. The closest neighbors were then about seven miles from our homestead.

My parents had four children, of which I was the youngest. The other family had one little boy. Our homesteads joined and the two families built log cabins as close together as they could to make it convenient for water, mutual aid, and the joy and comfort of close fel-

This lid from the homemade trunk that carried Lars Johnson's possessions across the ocean in 1870 is on display at the museum in Frederic. The plaque provides information on Johnson's journey. – Photo by Gary King

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lowship.

I wish I could take time to describe in an elaborate way this beautiful country that was to become our home for many years. There was a big creek running through our land. This was a big advantage to us as well as beautifying our property.

There were many Native Americans living in our neighborhood. There were all sorts of wild animals such as bears and wildcats, wolves and panthers. At night the wolves would come so close to our cabin and howl so loudly that we could not sleep. My parents then would take a torch and lantern and go out to try to scare them away. The wolves were afraid of the fire.

In the meantime, we children would sit up in bed and howl almost as loudly as the wolves for fear the wolves would kill our parents. We were lucky, for they always came back safely to us.

One night, I remember I was very worried. My parents and our neighbor went out and killed a wildcat. The next morning we all went out to look at it. I remember I was afraid even though it was dead. I ran to my mother and wrapped her skirts around me. The skirts in those days were not like the skirts of today.

Then they had to have eight to ten yards to make a dress. That is more than twice as much as is needed for a dress for a lady today.

In Sweden my mother was considered quite well-to-do. After she married my father and heard so much about America and what a wonderful country it was, she made up her mind to leave her

homeland and go to this new land with him. I do not think their journey was very pleasant for I heard they came over in a sailboat and it took them four weeks to cross the ocean.

They had friends in Marine-on-St. Croix, Minn., so they spent two years there before they came to their homestead in Polk County. They later named the locality West Sweden, a name that is still used for a township and also a small town consisting of a school, church, store, creamery, and a blacksmith shop.

How do you suppose we got there?

There were no trucks in those days, and we had no horses. This is how it was done. Each person carried as much as possible. Cows and young stock were loaded like pack mules. There were two wheelbarrows to push. The trip was really made on foot.

It was a bit difficult as the distance to our homestead was about 55 miles and the last seven miles had no road at all.

We had to wind our way through the woods the best we could. Of course, the men had been there before and had marked the trees so they could find their way to the homesteads and cabins, which they had built. We at least had a roof over our heads when we reached our destination. I think it took them three days to make the trip.

There were no beds with springs or innerspring mattresses for them to rest on when they arrived there. Oh, no! They had to fill their bed ticks with hay they cut from the meadow and put the tick down on the floor for a bed.

The cows and chickens had to be watched so the wild animals wouldn’t come and take them. My father and our friend, Anders, fixed up a saw rig so they sawed all the lumber by hand that was to be used for doors, window frames and floors. They made beds, benches and chairs. My father also made drop-leaf tables and a folding bed from this lumber.

We used it for a couch in the daytime and a bed at night. It was fixed so we put all the bedding in it during the daytime. It was real handy.

There was so much to do, for the land had to be broken up for garden and grain so we could raise wheat for flour, and corn and oats for growing stock. The first year or so enough ground was broken up with a grub axe, hoe, and spade so we could plant corn, potatoes, and other vegetables.

We could not go to the grocery store every day as we do now. The nearest trading post was thirty miles away and the only way we could get our merchandise home was to walk and wheel it on a wheelbarrow, which took three days. We not only had to bring groceries in this way but we also had to bring garden tools, hay rakes, chains, window lights, scythes, yard goods for clothing, and all kings of things.

When the young steers were big enough to put a yoke on their necks, they

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Frederic Eastern Star donates to seven community food shelves POLK-BURNETT COUNTIES – Food shelves in Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, Rice Lake, Siren-Webster, Spooner and St. Croix Falls each received $120 cash donation from Frederic Eastern Star. The money earned at their annual harvest dinner silent auction funded this project, thanks to the generosity of Polk-Burnett Chapter 30915 – Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for supplemental funding, local merchants, and the participants at their harvest dinner along with the hard work of Star members. Each year, the Frederic OES Chapter selects a major charity; last year the Haven Adult Day Care was the beneficiary of the drive.

Donations are made to other charities such as Early Head Start, Frederic Elementary School, Welcome Home Shelter Christmas Cheer in Polk, Burnett and Rice counties, to name a few.

The following businesses and individuals contributed to the silent auction: Balsam Lake – Vicki Erickson, Centuria – Baker Orchard, McKenzie Lanes, Cushing – Shirley Brust, Avon Sales, Frederic – Inter-County Leader, Fibre Functions, Larson’s Auto, Mud Hut, Grantsburg – Village Floral and Gifts, Luck – Cardinal Shop, Hog Wild, Jensen Furniture, SirenWebster – Peggy’s Fashions, St. Croix Falls – Holiday Inn Express, MarketPlace Foods, Martens Jewelry, Tangen Drugs, Wal-Mart, Hinckley – Grand Casino, Oakdale, Minn. - Pam Norgard L’Oreal

Shown (L to R): David, Chet and Eloise Anderson of the food shelf with Pat Beetcher, Worthy Matron, presenting a check from Frederic Eastern Star Chapter 239. – Photo submitted District Sales and Frederic Chapter members.

This year marks the 10th year in existence for the St. Croix Falls Food Shelf.

In the early years, Eloise and Chet Anderson, along with assistance from their

son David, ran it out of the basement of the Methodist Church. Eventually they outgrew the space and moved to the basement of the Ben Franklin store. Now located in the lower industrial park, on Pine Street just east of the American Le-

gion, they have their own building. The food shelf in St. Croix Falls serves between 130 and 140 families from St. Croix Falls and Centuria each month.

The need for assistance from the food shelf continues to increase as winter sets in and the jobless rate rises. The Andersons are very grateful to the local school district, city, organizations and individuals for their continued support. Personal hygiene items and paper products, including toilet paper, as well food items such as pastas, canned goods, crackers and macaroni & cheese are a few items on the suggestion list for donations. The Second Harvest organization serves as a resource for food items. The only charge for purchasing from Second Harvest is an average of 16 cents per pound. Cash donations allow the food shelf directors a big bang for each dollar received. Contributions can be sent to the St. Croix Food Shelf in care of the Andersons at 241 North Madison, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. In November each grocery bag contained: pasta sauce, canned vegetables, soup, mac and cheese, pasta, canned meal of ravioli and cereal.

The major hallmark of Eastern Star is Charity. For more information contact Pat Beetcher, Worthy Matron, e-mail beetcher@sirentel.net or 715-349-8021. – submitted by Mary Norgard

Free community real estate holiday open house set NEW RICHMOND —WESTconsin Credit Union’s New Richmond Office, 121 East Meridian Drive, will hold a free real estate holiday open house on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. The public is invited to meet their new real estate professionals Stephanie Monson,

real estate loan officer, and Mike Giese, WESTconsin Realty LLC, and discuss any real estate questions. Refreshments will be provided, and attendees are encouraged to enter the prize drawing.

WESTconsin Credit Union has been serving members since 1939, and mem-

bership is open to anyone who lives or works in the Wisconsin counties of Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Trempealeau or Washburn, or the Minnesota counties of Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue or Washington,

with a $5 minimum deposit in a membership savings account. Credit unions are financial institutions owned by their accountholders, and member funds are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration up to at least $250,000. - from WESTconsin Credit Union

Local veteran creates winning artwork ST. CROIX FALLS - Steven Litzkow, an Air Force veteran from St. Croix Falls, was in Riverside, Calif., recently to exhibit his award-winning artwork at the 2008 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.

He won first place in the national art competition in the transfer/engraving art kit category and his winning entry is titled “These Times Are Past.”

The creative arts festival culminates a yearlong fine arts talent competition in art, music, drama, dance and creative

writing. The program is open to all veterans who receive care at Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. The veterans invited to the festival have placed either first, second or third in their competition and were chosen this year from nearly 3,100 entries and 150 different categories.

Litzkow is one of more than 130 U.S. military veterans from across the nation invited to the event for a week of workshops and rehearsals that began Oct. 21.

The 2008 festival ended with an art exhibit and a gala variety stage show on Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Riverside Convention Center.

There, the music, drama, dance and creative writing winners took part in a stage show backed by a professional orchestra. The artists exhibited their first-place artwork in the lobby of the center immediately prior to the stage show.

After sustaining a brain injury in the military that left him unable to drive, Litzkow found a creative way to regain both his independence and his transportation by Litzkow’s winning entry “These Times Are Past.” - Special purchasing a stanphoto dardbred horse

Steve Litzkow of St. Croix Falls shows his artwork titled “These Times Are Past” after winning first place at the 2008 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, held this year in Riverside, Calif. – Special photo named Star and an Amish buggy. He used this to run errands and go to events, and also for pleasure. Ironically, his artwork was inspired by another accident, which occurred in November of 2005, when he was struck from the rear while taking the buggy home from a parade.

Star lost her life as she was struck, and Litzkow was thrown from the carriage, resulting in a second brain injury and broken bones. He received care at the VA medical facility in Minneapolis.

“It has been a very exciting and rewarding feeling to be chosen to partici-

pate in the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival,” said Litzkow. “My art has brought me to a place of restoration.

Although my accidents brought about by disabilities, winning has brought about a positive outcome to it all.”

The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival is presented by VA, the American Legion Auxiliary and Help Hospitalized Veterans. It was hosted this year by the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System.

– with submitted information

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Holidays and hunting – those are the themes for the November and December writers corner. Submit your favorite hunting and holiday stories.

Writer’s Corner

Better butter?

by Alberta Hanson Many years ago on farms, farmers separated cream from their milk and churned it into butter. Then, after adding salt, it was formed using wooden butter molds into round or rectangular shapes, sometimes with attractive designs, for eating or selling in the local grocery store.

A farmer's wife in Iowa was about to churn her pail of cream into butter when unfortunately she noticed that a mouse had drowned in the pail of cream. She quickly pulled out the mouse and, not willing to waste the cream, churned and molded it into butter, ready

PoCo Penners The PoCo Penners meet the second Friday of the month at 2 p.m. at the county boardroom in the government center in Balsam Lake. Contact Brenda Mayer at 715-485-3571 or Iris Holm 715294-3174 for more information. - submitted

to eat.

Later she had second thoughts about eating the butter, just knowing that a mouse had died in the cream.

She decided to take it to the store to try and exchange it for better butter.

After arriving at the store, she told the clerk about the mouse in the cream and her apprehension about eating the butter, even though it should still be good to eat. She then asked if the butter could be exchanged with other butter brought in for sale. The clerk happily replied, "I'd be glad to exchange it for you."

While the woman shopped, the clerk took the butter to the back room. In about 10 minutes he came back with some butter and gave it to the grateful woman.

The clerk smiled to himself as the woman left the store and quietly stated, "What she doesn't know won't hurt her."

After a couple of weeks of bragging to her neighbors about how she got rid of her butter, the farmer's

wife went back to the store for groceries. The clerk, having heard from other people in the community about the woman's bragging, told her, "I gave you back your own remolded butter two weeks ago, I hope you enjoyed it!"

November's Song

by Denis Simonsen November's song is bittersweet, Her gown has fallen 'round her feet, The rain has washed away her glow, Her jewelry sparkles in the snow.

A smile is on her weary lips, For in her tired hand she grips The seeds that ultimately bring One more season, one more spring.

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 715-3492761 for more information about the organization.

Submissions should be typed, double-spaced on one side only of 8 -1/2 x 11 white paper, leaving a minimum of 1-inch margins all around. Handwritten submissions will not be accepted. Submissions should be no more than 800 words.

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Wanted: The fastest snowblowers in town WEBSTER - The Webster Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for the fastest snowblower operators in and around the Webster area to compete in the second-annual snowblower race at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, as part of the annual Santa Day activities.

Racers interested in participating can contact Paul Cyms at Café Moonglow, or call 715-866-7332 or 715-222-2195.

Racers are encouraged to recruit their own cheering section and invite family and friends to watch. A trophy and prize will be awarded to the fastest racer.

The event is free and is sponsored by the Webster Area Chamber of Commerce. – from WACC

Win holiday cash: Tickets on sale now WEBSTER – Tickets for the Webster Area Chamber of Commerce’s 50/50 Holiday Cash Drawing are on sale now at Webster area businesses.

Fifty-fifty tickets cost just $1; the more tickets sold, the larger the pot for the winner. Proceeds from the sale are used to fund the fireworks display at the treelighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m.

The tree-lighting ceremony is part of the chamber’s annual Santa Day activities starting at 11 a.m. on Dec. 13 at the

Webster Community Center, when Santa will be on hand for photos with children as they whisper their Christmas wishes to him.

At 5 p.m., the 50/50 cash-drawing winner will be announced. The winner need not be present to win.

For additional information, call 715866-7332 or 715-222-2195 or visit www.websterwisconsin.com for a complete listing of all the Webster Santa Day activities – from WACC

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Pioneer/from page 1 were trained to work. Wagons and sleds had to be made or bought. Roads had to be built. As time went on more people moved into the neighborhood, making it easier for Father and Anders. They got help to open the roads and put up a building that served as a church, school, and town hall.

A cemetery was also dedicated. The first burial that took place there was that of a small boy that died while its parents were on the way to their homestead.

It was not long before we had a pastor for our community. At first he came to our church about every third Sunday.

Everyone went to church, it seems.

Some people walked six miles or more to attend this little log church on the hill.

Folks seemed to love getting together.

Now, don’t think that people did not take pride in their clothing or manners.

The ladies wore full skirts, over-skirts and hoop skirts. The men wore long coats with a slit in the back. My father had four different styles of coats that he wore on different occasions. He even had a white vest! The men wore white stiff shirts and used stiff paper collars.

During hot weather they caused the men a bit of grief as they wilted and wrinkled when the men perspired. Because of this they did not put the collars on at home, but would put them in their pockets until they came close to the church. Then they would stop and help each other put them on. They wore big black neckties with elastic attached to them that but-

This plaque is on display next to the trunk lid (see photo, front page) at the Frederic Historical Society’s Depot and Museum in Frederic, in their log cabin.

Shown at right is Lars Johnson. - Photo above by Gary King, photo at right submitted toned around the neck.

The ladies were used to going barefoot and found it difficult to wear shoes when they went out on special occasions.

When they went to church they would carry their shoes and stockings. While

the men were putting on their collars the ladies would dress their feet. I can see the funny side of it, but I don’t think anything seemed funny to them.

They were in earnest and came into the church sober-faced with a prayer on their

lips, heads bowed in silent prayer, holding their hats before their faces.

Of course we children went barefoot everywhere. We were taught manners and we knew our place. We never dared to whisper or make any kind of noise in church no matter how long the sermon lasted.

When I was nine years old I was expected to remember the text chosen by the pastor for the day, what he read in the Bible, and the songs that were sung.

I was expected to be able to repeat all of this when I got home. I could even remember it during the week.

When my attention was called to the sermon preached on Sunday, I could repeat it without hesitating. The Lord forgive me, I cannot do it now no matter how hard I try! Sometimes I will unconsciously drift into a dream over one sentence and miss the next one entirely.

Listening to the radio affects me in the same way.

I love to go to church and enjoy a good sermon and good music. The world would be a much better place to live if all people would attend church more. Stop and think with me now. Do you not feel a great deal better after having attended church? I am sure you agree. My dear beloved ones, try to go to church, for I know it will be helpful to you.

Yes, a church is a very necessary and a very wonderful institution.

This series will continue in Betty Fenton’s Historical Vignettes column.

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Collected by

Russ Hanson

River Road

Ramblings Cutting firewood

by Russ Hanson Every fall when the weather cools down we cut firewood. The cabin has a wood heating stove and a wood cookstove as its only heat. It takes many cords of wood to keep it heated. We have to cut wood for the spring maple syrup cooking, too. We have many woodlots on the farm with pines and oaks to maples and basswood. Each tree has its own characteristics as firewood that we have learned from history and experience.

Some years we saw lumber at our old sawmill to have slabs for kindling. We save most of them for the maple syrup cooker firebox, where the eight-foot pine slabs are great for keeping the sap boiling. Since we haven’t cut our wood in advance this year, so it will have had time to dry, we have to find some dead wood that will be usable yet this fall.

Many elms died in the last few years in the woods, especially along the old fence lines. While picking morels around them this spring; I have marked in my mind where some tall, branch-ridden ones stand with the bark fallen off, a sign they are dry enough to burn immediately.

God looks after those of us too improvident to cut our wood in advance by sending Dutch elm disease, and windstorms.

The elms are small enough so I don’t have to try to split them. American elm is almost impossible to split by hand.

The elm trees range from 10-25 years old and the biggest are already 12 inches in diameter with wide growth rings. One has a base log that I save for the sawmill.

Elms seed when they are still seedlings themselves, and don’t seem to be susceptible to Dutch elm disease until their bark roughens after they are 10 years old or more. There seems to be no end of nearby elm seedlings. A few red elms, with their pretty dark wood, mix with the white American elms. It appears that although the huge, spreading elm trees of our youth are gone, killed off twenty years ago with the first scourge of the disease, elms will be around forever in their smaller form. A very adaptable tree!

I am the only one, of my dad and brothers, who bought a German, Stihl chainsaw. The rest chose Jonseruds, made in Sweden only 70 miles from where Great Grandpa Hanson lived. We each like our brand well enough so we wouldn’t trade with each other.

I start the season with a chain sharpened professionally and file the rakers

P. H. Hanson’s gasoline-powered buzz saw rig quickly took over the business from steam engine rigs where onethird of the firewood cut went to heat the boiler. - Photo from Hanson collection down a little to get a more aggressive cut. It cuts fast and straight. Later, as I touch it up with the file, it gradually starts making the more artistic curving cuts that I am used to. I take the orange W.D. Allis to the woods with the trailer made from Grandpa’s old widow-maker wheels. That was the nickname for a commercial brush cutter made with a large whirling blade mounted parallel to the ground out in front of a motor on two wheels that had the habit of getting pinched while cutting trees and would whirl around and cut the operator’s legs off. Grandpa decided he was already short enough, and dismantled it, with the motor going to Uncle Lloyd for a garden tractor, the blade to brother Byron for a painting and the axle widened for a boat trailer, then a low, sap and wood trailer. We carry the saw, gas-oil mixture, bar oil, chainsaw wrench, ax, chain, maul and wedges with a jug of spring water.

The American elms are in a thicket of prickly ash that we cut out of the way first. The bright red berries have a sharp pleasant citrus smell that brings back memories of the more than 50 years I have been cutting wood. Dad took us four boys along to load the wood he cut into the trailer. Farmers had to do most of their woodcutting after the fall crops were harvested, usually after deer hunting season and through the winter, before the deep snow. We tied our sleds or ski tow ropes to the back of the tractor and trailer and got a thrilling ride into woods.

The elms are easy to cut; nice and dry.

A few American elms are already rotten only three-years dead, in contrast to red elms, still sound after being dead for 25 years. We always piled the brush to give as much pasture to the cows as possible.

No cows run the pasture now, but I still pile it, remembering Uncle Chan who told us kids “If you pile the brush in a tight, big pile, then next year you will have rabbits hatch out of it.” Uncle Chan was never married, so he might have

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up, so when he bought the first gas engine in the area he quickly became the most popular buzz sawyer, as he didn’t burn a third of the wood he cut! He had the local hardware keep a barrel of gas for him, as no one else used it. When he shut down his engine and refueled it, everyone went far away, worried about an explosion. Grandpa had tried filling it once while it was running and had gotten badly burned in an explosive fire.

In the 1960s, Grandpa and Dad bought a Lombard gear-drive chainsaw on halves. They found that with this oneman chain saw they could cut the trees down and into stove-wood lengths right in the woods and do it faster than cutting poles to buzz later. The era of buzz rigs and the crews of men going from house to house came to an end quickly.

Margo comes to the woods with me and helps to pick up the wood, load the trailer, haul and rank it in the woodpile.

She looks at each stick of wood as money in the bank. At our Pine Island home we burn propane and keep the temperature down to save on fuel. At the cabin we let the stoves roar and often find ourselves with the windows open when it is 20 below outside! It doesn’t get any more luxurious than that!

Twenty years ago, Jan. 15, 1987, Uncle Maurice Hanson was out cutting wood in his back lot. It had been an abnormally warm January – highs in the 30s and 40s for the first two weeks, a nice break to do some midwinter woodcutting. On the 15th, it cooled down into the 20s with zero expected overnight. Uncle Maurice went out that day into the woods, but didn’t come back in when he was expected. Myrtle found him lying on the ground as if he were sleeping. His 82year-old heart had given out while cutting wood. We woodcutters think this to be the perfect way to leave this world for the next.

I don’t suppose we will get to cut wood in the next world. I imagine hell is administered by oil executives and heaven surely has the climate of Hawaii.

POLK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Gary Kaefer, D.D.S. Family Dentistry

Webster Office

been mixed up about how the rabbits got there, but even now, I find rabbits in my brush piles the next spring. I think the biologists call this process Harogenesis— sort of like spontaneous combustion.

(My brother always wears protective shoes, glasses and chaps, having had to do this while working for the DNR. He says that with chain saws, safety is of primary importance.) I tried these, but found that the steel toes dulled the chain and the chaps wad up in the saw and take a long time to pick out. I settle for an orange helmet to match my saw and leather gloves, some yellow sponge ear plugs and a big red faded handkerchief to wipe my brow.

When I was a kid and chainsaws were rare, expensive and heavy two-man machines; most people cut their wood in pole length with a crosscut saw, trimmed them with an ax and then had the buzz saw crew come in and saw it into stovewood length. The huge whirling buzz saw blade was too dangerous to be close to until we were twelve years or older.

We could help lift the poles, but Uncle Maurice would run the saw and make sure everyone kept all of their fingers.

Grandpa or Great-Uncle George would “throw away.” They reached for the blocks of wood that came off the saw and guided their fall, arms swinging them away from the blade. No walking and not too much lifting made it the job for an older man. We kids challenged each other to split the big blocks and spent hours throwing wood through the chute through the basement window and ranking it below and feeding the huge furnace there that provided our heat and hot water. If we were short on wood and the snow was deep, we might get a load of coal to mix with the wood. A load of maple yo-yo scrap from Luck was our kindling and the source of great fun as we rescued nearly perfect yo-yos to play with.

Grandpa had a steam buzz rig in 1900 when he was a young man. It took a lot of wood to keep the steam engine heated

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Do you remember ?

Lexophiles No, it’s not a bad or suggestive word. In fact, it means lovers of words.

1. A bicycle can’t stand alone; it is two tired.

2. A will is a dead giveaway.

3. Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.

4. A backward poet writes inverse.

5. In a democracy it’s your Abrahamzon vote that counts; in feudalism, it’s your Count that votes.

6. A chicken crossing the road: poultry in motion.

7. If you don’t pay your exorcist, you can get repossessed.

8. With her marriage she got a new name and a dress.

9. Show me a piano falling down a mine shaft and I’ll show you A-flat miner.

10. When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds.

11. The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine was fully recovered.

12. A grenade fell onto a kitchen floor in France resulted in Linoleum Blownapart.

13. You are stuck with your debt if you can’t budge it.

14. Local Area Network in Australia: The LAN down under.

15. He broke into song because he couldn’t find the key.

16. A calendar’s days are numbered.

17. A lot of money is tainted: ‘Taint yours, and ‘taint mine.”

18. A boiled egg is hard to beat.

19. He had a photographic memory, which was never developed.

20. A plateau is a high form of flattery.

21. The short fortuneteller who escaped from prison: a small medium at large.

22. Those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end.

23. When you’ve seen one shopping center, you’ve seen a mall.

24. If you jump off a Paris bridge, you are in Seine.

25. When she saw her first strands of gray hair, she though she’d dye.

26. Bakers trade bread recipes on a knead-to-know basis.

27. Santa’s helpers are subordinate clauses.

28. Acupuncture: a jab well done.

Bernice

Behind the Signpost

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago 29. Marathon runners with bad shoes suffer the agony of de feet.

Here on the farm Our parking lot is full of puddles, frozen in the mornings, and filled with blue ducks. I told you earlier about the ducks going broody and bringing off hatches of little yellow fluff balls in late October. They really had to grow up in a hurry with cold weather coming.

They are locked in at night as we have wild land and wild animals close by and we don’t want the ducks to be on the menu for foxes, coyotes, raccoons or something bigger.

We are still enjoying eating our own tomatoes as the green tomatoes put into our little greenhouse slowly turned from green to red. We’ve been enjoying BLTs, even in November.

Our garden outdid itself this past summer, with a bumper crop of potatoes, beets, squash and carrots.

We froze lots of corn and string beans. We’ve been sharing the bounty, too.

Homemade soup has been on our family menu.

You Know You’re Over the Hill When …

by Herbest Kavet You find yourself squinting during candlelight dinners.

You feel like the morning after and you can swear you haven’t been anywhere.

Usually you can see fine, provided the light is good, but you no longer laugh at the idea of largeprint books.

You have trouble finding your kind of music on the radio.

Pretty much everything you own is paid for. You can finally afford lots of things that you no longer want.

You meet old friends and you tell each other “You haven’t changed a bit” (Liars!)

You see your old cereal bowl in an antique shop.

Everybody has already heard all your stories.

You’re smart enough not to take out all the garbage in one trip.

Until next week, Bernice

Hides for Fire fundraiser under way TOWN OF JACKSON - It’s deer hunting season! If you are a deer hunter and want to put your deer hides to good use, the town of Jackson Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a deer hide collection at the Jackson Fire Hall, located at the intersections of Burnett CTH A and C. Look for the blaze orange col-

lection box at the fire hall. All proceeds from the deer hides will go towards the purchase of a 6X6 UTV wildland firefighting and off-road rescue vehicle.

Please help by donating your deer hides. - with submitted information

Change in St. Croix River Visitor Center hours ST. CROIX FALLS - Effective Monday, Nov. 24, the St. Croix River Visitor Center of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. These hours will remain in effect until April 2009.

In addition, the visitor center will be closed on federal holidays – Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, Jan. 19 and Feb. 16 – through March.

The St. Croix River Visitor Center is located at 401 North Hamilton Street in St. Croix Falls. It features exhibits on the river’s natural environment, the 18minute film “The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey,”

and a bookstore.

The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a unit of the National Park System, was established by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1968; it is one of a group of eight rivers in the country which first received this recognition. For 252 miles, the St. Croix River and its tributary, the Namekagon, flow through some of the most scenic and least developed country in the Upper Midwest.

For additional information on the Riverway, please visit www.nps.gov/sacn or call 715-483-2274. - from SCNSR

Milltown Library hosts holiday author visit MILLTOWN – Welcome the holiday season with noted author and illustrator Warren Hanson at the Milltown Public Library on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m.

Hanson is the illustrator of Tom Hegg’s classic “Christmas Tea” and “Peef” books, “Reading with Dad,” “Tell Me What We Did Today,” and many others.

Hanson is an accomplished writer. The simple message of comfort in his book “The Next Place” has brought peace and hope to over 450,000 people all across the country since its release in the fall of 1997.

Other books he has written and illustrated include “Older Love,” “Beginning,” “Raising You Alone,” “Kiki’s Hats,” “Paw Prints in the Stars” and many more. And he is the author of “Grandpa has a Great Big Face,” and “Bugtown Boogie.”

Hanson is also a musician and songwriter, with CDs

entitled “Waiting for the Wind,” and “Christmas and Always.” And he now has recorded readings of some of his most popular unpublished stories and poems for children and adults.

He is a popular speaker for adult groups and elementary schools. He has spoken at reading and literacy conferences across the country, presented programs for hundreds of church groups, volunteer banquets and other gatherings, and has enlightened and delighted tens of thousands of schoolchildren.

Hanson is a native of Yankton, S. D. He now lives and works in St. Paul, Minn., and Houston, Texas.

For more information, check Hanson’s Web site at warrenhanson.com.

This event is free and open to all ages. For more information about this event, please call the library at 715-825-2313. – from the Milltown Public Library

The Polk County Board voted for a new agricultural building.-Specials at Route’s Super Market included 4 lbs. of pure lard for 63¢, pork roast at 43¢ lb., sweet potatoes at 25¢ 1-lb. can, sweet potatoes, 3 lbs. for 29¢ and Tom turkeys 39¢ lb.- Specials at the Frederic Farmers Co-op Store included cranberry sauce at 2 cans for 33¢, mincemeat at 23¢, Jell-O at 6 pkgs. for 49¢, 20-lb. box of Delicious apples at $1.79 and hen turkeys at 45¢ lb.-The grand opening of the newly remodeled Coast-to-Coast store in Frederic was held, welcoming Carl and Myrtle Wallins to Frederic.-A wedding dance was set at the Indian Creek Hall for Nov. 22 for Mr. and Mrs. Wally Nelson (Pat Rommel), with music by Pops Merrymakers.The Inter-County Leader would be out early on account of Thanksgiving.-A hunter shot a horse in Andrew Olson’s pasture, Maple Valley area. The horse died.-The Frederic American Legion would borrow money to complete building.-The state deer kill was reportedly 73,497 through Monday, but figures are not complete.-McClure’s Resort on Ham Lake, near Danbury, had new owners.-Specials at Windus Apparel at Frederic included house dresses at $1.99, children’s dresses at $1.99, scarves, hankies, etc.

40 Years Ago A headline read Fund campaign in Polk County for retarded children. (These days we use kinder, more polite language such as physically or mentally challenged children).-A lower budget was proposed for Polk County for 1969.-A dedication tea and open house was held Nov. 12 at the Frederic Library. A plaque would honor Dr. and Mrs. Arveson for their contributions to the library. The plaque with their names was sponsored by the Frederic Women’s Club.-Lakeland Furniture would soon open in Siren.The Webster School offered a course in hunter safety.Webster churches sponsored a Halloween campaign for UNICEF.-Specials at the Clover Farm Store, Frederic, included lettuce at 19¢ head, McIntosh apples at 3 lbs. for 49¢, Polish sausage at 69¢ lb. and Folger’s coffee at 3 lbs. for $1.89.-A wedding dance was held Nov. 2 at Indian Creek Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Ken Peterson.-A 25th wedding anniversary dance was held at the West Sweden Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Friberg with music by Glen Anderson.-The grand opening of Frederic Marine was held Nov. 2, at Route 1, Frederic, featuring the new showing of the SnoPrince snowmobile. Free coffee and cookies were served.-Voters supported Nixon, Knowles, Nelson; Dueholm was re-elected in a close contest.

20 Years Ago Local firefighters returned from Western fires.-Immanuel Lutheran Church at Frederic celebrated its 75th anniversary.-Obituaries included Larry Swanson, Jorgen Petersen, Dorothy Kaltenhauser, Eddie Johnson and William Schultz.-Area horsemen formed the Northland Stallion Futurity.-Joanne Nilssen temporarily took over the position of Polk County Home Economist, replacing Kathy Wiesner who resigned to raise a family.-Kathy Hicks of Frederic was the winner of a $500 lottery ticket bought at Lois’ and Jim’s Super Valu at Frederic.-Full-time and part-time RNs and LPNs were needed at the United Pioneer Home, Luck.-Growing cranberries is a Searles family tradition was a front-page Leader feature story, written by Randy Hanson.-Trapping was prohibited along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.Business of the Week was about the three generations of Swedbergs who serve in the Webster area with a funeral parlor.-Ida Peterson, 96, was honored on her birthday at the Grantsburg school.-A puff-pastry baker would be featured at the holiday fair at Siren.Dr. Susan Wickland would be joining the Grantsburg Clinic. A barbequed roast beef dinner was served at the Frederic Masonic Lodge on Oct. 23.

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Hi, everyone! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County.

Brrrr....I think winter has arrived. I have a not-so-thick coat, so I’m kind of a wuss - even though I’m a big boy. I hope all you dog owners are mindful of your pets with the impending colder weather. I’ve told you about my 15-year-old brother whose hind legs don’t work so well in the cold. He’s like the Tin Man in the “Wizard of Oz” when he was discovered in the woods; namely, stiff.

My brother didn’t come with an oil can, so he mostly likes to stay in where it is YAPpenings warm. Also, if you like to take your dog for a ride, don’t leave him in the car real long by himself if you are going to be awhile.

That’s like throwing us in the icebox!

When I walked into the shelter last weekend, I was wowed. Why? Because we have a whole lot of new puppies again, much to the chagrin of the clean-up crew (not really, they love ‘em). We had four that came in last week, and then five more arrived this week! They are doxy-mix pups, and they are something-else cute. They are right around 8 weeks old and are ready to be adopted. They are pretty rough-and-tumble, and it’s a good thing they are small or they would be busting out their play area. Then there is my little buddy, Chance.

Remember last week I told you he looked like a mini me, only without the crazy ears? He is so tiny and cute and loves to snuggle, and that makes him the first pup to get swooped into the staff’s or volunteers’ arms. I don’t know how such a wee lad came in on his own, but he sure likes to be held. He’s pretty small, and even though I like to entertain the idea he is a small Blacky, I don’t really think he will attain my size. Heck, when I was surrendered, my paperwork listed the reason as, “He is too big for town.” At first, I was was depressed about that, but now I just tell my friends it was because I accidentally kicked over the water tower whilst I was outside stomping around one day... and so I had to go. We all had a laugh, and I now I like being Lumber Dog with room to run around, twirl big sticks, chase tree rats, and otherwise do my thing. If you don’t have a dog or cat, you don’t know the kind of entertainment and companionship you are missing. If you don’t have the time, the

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room, or the heart, though, then leave it to someone who does. I see and hear too many sad tales of neglect and abuse at the shelter. It’s a warm and loving place for the dogs and cats once they arrive, but sometimes it is heartwrenching to meet the victims of people who don’t care, or worse, physically abuse their pets. I was sad for days after I heard about the fate of one little pup that couldn’t be saved, of which I’ll spare you the details. No wonder I twitch and kick around a lot in my sleep; I’m whacking all kinds of people in the head for their cruelty or indifference. My good dream? A loving home for every stray or unwanted dog and cat. That’s an impossible dream, though, because not enough people spay or neuter their pets, or ID them, and so shelters like the HSBC have to deal with the surplus. I love meeting new friends, but I’m never really content until I see them all go to their own real home.

That reminds me, I just heard the story of a cat that was reunited with its family after he went missing for 13 years! The California cat, named George, disappeared in June of 1995 and was only recently delivered to a shelter where he was scanned to see if he had a microchip. He did, his owners were contacted, and after a long passage of time, George went home. That’s pretty amazing!

Our trip to St. Croix Falls last weekend for Adoption Day was a lot of fun. If you didn’t make it there, my shelter pals have another appearance coming up soon.

Christmas at the Fort is coming up the first weekend of December at Forts Folle Avoine, south of Danbury, and we will be there. Put your mittens on your ear-scratching hands, and come and meet some of my friends. I will have more details for you in next week’s column.

I’m going to have a big day today. The kringles have arrived, and that means a lot of sorting and calling folks to let them know they’re in. Since I have such a sensitive sniffer, I have volunteered my services to help sort out all nine varieties and assist the staff. We sold a lot of kringles this year and are thankful to everyone who bought one, or two, or a hundred (that happened!). We are still in dire need of monetary donations, so if you are looking for a tax write-off before the end of the year, please consider the shelter.

Well, folks, I have to get going now. Duty calls! Stay warm, everybody, and I’ll see you here next week.

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org, 866-4096.

Siren Senior Center One of the important things to put on your agenda this coming week is the American Legion ham dinner that will be held at the senior center beginning at 5 p.m. You are guaranteed a great dinner and a chance to win some really nice raffle prizes.

Also remember the community Thanksgiving dinner that is open to everyone. There is no excuse to stay home if you haven’t been invited out or are not entertaining others. The dinner will be held from noon to 2 p.m.

All of the people in our area have been so good to us at the center that we would like to reciprocate and help out a few organizations, the Interfaith Caregivers and the Burnett County Humane Society. The Interfaith Caregivers are collecting toys for needy children and the Humane Society is in dire need of items for their animals. When you are out and about, if you could pick up an item or two for the two boxes that we have at the center for the Interfaith Caregivers Christmas Children and the Burnett County Humane Society, it would be greatly appreciated. I know things are tough for everyone, but you can always find someone who is worse off than yourselves. This is a

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chance to make youself feel good by doing something for someone else. Let’s fill these boxes to overflowing.

I know there are many seniors who are doing their bit by knitting mittens and caps for needy children and for our servicemen serving in Iraq. Two of these ladies frequent the center, Hazel Franseen and Ann Agerbeck. We’re proud of you two ladies.

We had a record turnout again this week for our 500 card game. Margaret and Vern Ulick treated the players with some delicious bars. The winners were, Sue Newberger, Sylvia Peterson, Darlene Groves, Anke Olesen and Millie Hartshorn.

Winners at Spades on Friday were, Marie Bentley, Arvid Pearson, Marjorie Nyberg, Ed Berdal and Lucille Chelmo.

Remember we have Dime-Bingo on Tuesday, 500 on Wednesday, Pool Thursday and Spades on Friday. All of these activities begin at 1 p.m. and everyone is welcome to join us.

The signup sheet is out for the December Dining at Five dinner. I am not sure of the menu but will announce that next week. Whatever it is, we know it will be good.

We still have some free Christmas cards for the taking so come and help yourself. The coffeepot is always on and we are open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily Monday through Friday. See you at the center.

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You have not been reading news from the Luck Senior Center lately because our writer has been ill. You may have heard Shirley Lund suffered a stroke some weeks ago and is now recuperating at the Pioneer Home in Luck.

She is making progress. She would love company, and would especially like to see friends at 2 p.m. coffee time at the Pioneer Home.

At the senior center, we are still trying to adjust to keeping our place running fairly smoothly without Shirley being there most days. We are still open two days a week, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Several different volunteers are acting as host/servers on Wednesdays. Jim and Jacquie Hutton have offered to be host/server every Friday. Please come in to visit on one (or all) of these days. We still have that wonderful pool table, and if you come in by yourself and like to play pool, I know there are two good pool players there every Friday, all day.

Also on Friday, if you’d like to see a movie, you are in luck (in Luck, of course). Jim and Jacquie have a collection of Disney movies which they are willing to show to anyone who asks. And one more thing you will always find on Fridays are those good sandwiches, and frequently some freshly baked goodies. Last Wednesday when we came in, Jacquie had just taken fresh cinnamon buns out of the oven.

Last Thursday, Nov. 13, several creative people met at the center to share expertise and show off their latest projects. Silpa is working on a lovely crochet cream-colored afghan. Jean had a beautiful lacy red afghan (or did she say a baby blanket – there goes my memory), which she was knitting. Marilyn was doing counted cross-stitch, which cannot be easy when you are trying to visit! Shirley brought a project which she had put away for a year and now is taking out to finish. It’s so much fun to see and admire all these unique beautiful items, and think,”I wonder if I could do that.” Of course, if you do decide to try some new hand-crafted item, there is plenty of help in this group.

We will be meeting one more time before Christmas, on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. After the new year, we will decide how often we want to meet. Everyone is welcome to join us. You need not be a member of the senior center, although we certainly welcome any new members. Did I mention, we had the tastiest treats while we were knitting, etc. Silpa brought a sweet bread, Shirley brought peanut butter cookies, and we also had the traditional fall favorite, pumpkin bars.

One more reason to come in to see us. Jacquie Hutton, with the help of her new daughter-in-law, Maricel, has been keeping our bulletin board looking rather cute these last few weeks. You need to see the snowman.

We had our monthly board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12. We counted ballots for our board member election.

We have two new board members: Eva Hansen and Vangie Schadow. Harry Jensen will be going off the board and Shirley Lund has resigned. Kathy Mueller and Bob Kruetzian were re-elected. The next board meeting will be Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 1 p.m. Any members of the senior center are welcome to attend.

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. We will have our center open on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, but will be closed on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. I (Kathy) will be there on Wednesday, come in and see me.

You will probably get the same kind of treats on Wednesday as my family will be getting on Thursday.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, there will be a birthday party at the center for Dorwayne Paulsen. Please set this date aside and help make this a memorable day for Dorwayne.

Senior center members will be having their Christmas party this year at the Oakwood Inn on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. I did write “members,” but actually anyone is welcome to attend our get-together. If you are interested in attending, please sign up at the senior center. The folks at the Oakwood will need to know how many will be coming.

We will simply order off the menu.

Remember, we do have foot care by Trudy every second Wednesday of the month. Call the center 715-4728285 to make an appointment, or you can call me at 715-472-2474.

Our center is available for rental for social activities. Our rates are very reasonable. Keep this in mind for your next event when you need more space than you have in your home. You can talk to any server/hostess or call me at home 715-472-2474.

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653-4281 It was Mission Sunday at the Lewis church on Nov. 16, so a second collection was accepted. Everyone in the congregation was aware of the accident in the woods that took the life of Larry Moody. Here in the country, news of the tragedy spread fast and everyone felt concerned. Sympathy is extended to the family.

Assisting Pastor Tom with the Sunday service were Alice Ford, Karen Johnson reading Scripture, plus four ushers.

The choir sang a special number. Coffee, apple cider and a variety of cookies were served after the service by Dennis and Carol Bohn.

The November mission project is for Operation Christmas. Boxes are also in place for new gifts for children, teenagers and families, unwrapped, so they can be easily identified for girls or boys, men or women. Your contributions are appreciated. They will be taken to the distribution center the first week in December. (Early!)

Eight members of the Northwest Regional Writers met Friday in the community room of Sunrise Apts. in Frederic.

Present were Mary Jacobsen, Kathy Krantz, Sandy Spores, Bob MacKean, Denis Simonsen, Don Miller and Buddy, Bernice Abrahamzon and Doris Hanson. Election of officers was held with Denis elected president, Bob MacKean as vice president and Bernice as secretarytreasurer. Mary Jacobsen was thanked for her term as

Frederic Senior Center

by Ardyce Knauber

Spades was played Monday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. with the following winners: Jim Bly in first place, Norma Nelson in second place, Carmen Marek in third place and Eleanor Bonneville in fourth place.

Tuesday Whist is played.

Wednesday, Pokeno was played and other card games.

This is a happy group together and always enjoys refreshment time and visiting.

Thursday 500 cards was played at 6:30 p.m., with the following winners: Hazel Hoffman in first place, Jim Bly in second place, Arnie Borchert in third place and Marlyce Borchert in fourth place.

Saturday we enjoyed our annual dinner at Hacker’s. The meal was great and Linda and Sandy treated us like royalty.

We had a good time back up at the center with card games and 3:30 p.m. coffee time with a lovely lunch. We seniors enjoy getting dressed up and having dinner together without the work.

The morning coffee sippers and pool players have a happy time together.

Thanksgiving the center will be closed.

Friday, the 28, the nutrition center will be closed and we will have soup and sandwiches at the center at noon. We have a food shelf box out at the center, and our members contribute to the worthy cause.

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The next meeting will be at the former Jade Garden, Grantsburg. It has new owners, who have adopted the new name of Cam Rahn Bay. The meeting will be on the second Friday in December, Dec. 12, at 11:30 a.m. Bring a Christmas memory, if desired, to share with the group.

Happy to report that Mary Jane Johnson was in church on Sunday, following two surgeries on the same knee. She is well on her way to a good healing now. Alice Ford was feeling much better after a bit of a session at Mayo Clinic, Rochester.

“Happy Birthday” was sung to Cindy Brendel.

Slips are out for members and friends to sign up to bring something for the Thanksgiving dinner served free at Siren.

Fred and Mary Ann Brancel were in the area on Sunday, attending church services at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Eunice and Gene Early enjoyed Sunday dinner at the Pour House, Siren, along with Bernice Abrahamzon.

They availed themselves of a private dining room so they could discuss Whispering Pines Camp and its future.

Olivia is a 4-month-old, diluted calico kitten. That means she is white with gray and cream-colored markings across her back and head. She has the same markings as a white, orange and black calico, only diluted.

We like to call this soft calico because there is nothing diluted about Olivia. She is a kitten with pizzazz and personality. Some might say she is all calico; sassy and sweet rolled into one.

Olivia has been at our shelter since she was a small kitten. She is now a young adult, filling out in all the right places and filling time in our cat playroom until the adopter of her dreams comes along. The cat adoption room is essentially a kitten playroom right now. Most of the kennels are filled with kittens awaiting adoption dates. Make a play date with our kittens and take one home to continue the fun.

When we describe a dog, we often use the breed it most resembles to explain its features. This is easy because dog breeds are so different and distinct that an image is easily understood by saying your dog has a bassett body and Labrador head. Cats are not so easy.

To be sure, there are different breeds of cats, but they are all approximately the same size and shape. A breed of cat can be distinguished by coat color, pattern, length of coat and texture, body type and head shape. In everyday life, a cat is usually described by their coat length and color or markings.

The most common cat is the tabby; in fact all cats carry the tabby gene. This is the cat often called the tiger cat, because it has stripes similar to the tiger. But all tabby cats are not alike. There are four basic tabby patterns.

The mackerel tabby has dark stripes and spots that radiate downward from the middle of the cat’s back like a fish skeleton. A classic tabby has a swirling circle pattern on the sides of his body. The stripes of the classic tabby are usually thicker than the mackerel. The spotted tabby wears broken stripes that appear as spots and the ticked tabby has very faint tabby stripes that make it appear to be a solid heathery-colored cat. On top of the pattern, a tabby is usually described by his color; orange, brown, gray and buff.

Nina and Lawrence Hines visited their great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Ashley and Joshua, at the home of their daughter, Sue Harrison, in Richfield, Minn., Monday.

Donna Hines visited Marlene and Bruce Swearingen Tuesday. Karen and Hank Mangelsen called on them Wednesday.

Kay Krentz and Dixie Andrea were lunch guests of Lida Nordquist Wednesday.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen had supper with Jake and Holly Mangelsen and family Thursday.

Beverly Brunclik treated Judy Albee to supper out at Becky’s Friday evening.

Colin, Chad and Chris Harrison were weekend guests of Lawrence and Nina Hines.

Judy Albee and Don Schleiss went to Shafer, Minn., Saturday, and visited Rod Coyour and Robert Einweek at their home. Bonnie Ackland was there also.

Don and Lida Nordquist were lunch guests of Donna and Gerry Hines Sunday. Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Gerry and Donna in the evening.

A number of people attended a party for Shirley and Dick Quinton Sunday afternoon in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary. It was held at Terraceview Living Cneter in Shell Lake.

Duane and Kathy Albee visited Judy Albee Sunday afternoon. Beverly Brunclik and Don Schleiss were evening visitors there.

Then there is the tortoiseshell family of coat color. A tortie, or tortoiseshell, is black and orange all mixed together. These cats are always female because the gene that determines black or orange color is carried only by the X chromosome. Females have two X chromosomes and so can have both black and orange hair. A tortie can be diluted, or grey and cream mixed together. A calico is essentially a tortoiseshell with patches of white. The classic calico has white on the tummy and a mixture of black and orange on her back and head. A torbie is a combination of tortie and tabby. They have the stripes of both colors and sometimes patches of white.

Variations on that theme are the bicolor cat. As the name implies, bicolor cats are usually one- to two-thirds white with patches of color on their heads and bodies. A van is mostly white with patches of color on their heads and tails. A cat that is mitted has white feet. A tuxedo cat has a large amount of white over it’s chest, and a locket is a small spot of white at the throat of an otherwise colored cat.

Not to be left out is the pointed cat, or what is commonly referred to as the Siamese cat, with a cream body and various colors on her face, ears, feet and tail. Also a distinguishing feature is the many-toed, or polydactyl, cats with extra toes. A cat is a cat until you start to really pay attention to the varieties of coat color, patterns, textures and body types. So-called purebred cats were created by purposefully selecting and refining traits found in the feline gene pool for hundreds of years. Versions of these various coats of cats can be viewed and adopted at Arnell Humane Society, 715 268-7387 or online at arnellhumane.org.

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Steve Ward popped in to say, “Hi” and as long as he was there, said table grace.

The Brancels had several other appointments in the area, and eventually plan to go to South America for a few weeks. They are very involved people.

Here on the farm, the silo is full to overflowing and capped off, and picking corn is now on the agenda.

The Lewis UMW met Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m., at the church, and each member gave her collection of thanks money to the basket, and all the money was put together and donated to the state UMW project in a meaningful ceremony.

Do you realize how Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching?

Mike and Candy Ascher of Siren will be moving downstate to the Shawano area, and new owners will be moving into the Ascher house on the lake, Siren. Wishing them good health and good experiences in their new location where Candy will serve two churches. They have relatives down there, too, including Mike’s mother.

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866-4334 It’s here and I have to finally admit to myself that Wisconsin’s winter weather has arrived. But wind and snow and freezing drizzle didn’t keep our hale and hearty seniors from enjoying a turkey dinner with all the trimmings at the senior center on Tuesday evening. Afterwards Bruce Behrens, Harold Peterson and Earl Boelter stayed for a few games of pool while Bernie Boelter, Theresa Gloege, Margel Ruck and Gladys Beers played cards.

The bad weather didn’t keep our Legionnares and Legion Auxiliary and family members from attending the Veterans Day roast beef dinner at the Webster Community Center. Some said that it was the best they had ever eaten and kudos go to the Auxiliary members who catered the meal.

Former State Commander Bob Thomas and his wife, June, were there and Bob gave a fine presentation. Auxiliary President June Larson awarded membership pins to Pauline Haugen for 30 years, Alyce Foote for 45 years, and Judy Rother accepted a five-year pin for her granddaughter, McKenzie Frazee, for her years as a junior auxiliary member. President June

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also gave an accounting of the accomplishments of the auxiliary during the past year, and Rebecca Smallwood gave a report on her attendance at Wisconsin’s Badger Girl State. Helen Graveson won the blue and white sunbonnet quilt made by Mercelia Studeman that was raffled by the auxiliary; and Jan Olson, Millie Hopkins and Gene Dopkins were winners of door prizes made and donated by Legion Commander Chuck Lehman. The evening concluded with heart-touching taps played by Rebecca Smallwood, who is a state-certified taps player.

Gladys Beers and Peggy Lawless visited Ruth Zack, Nancy Chipman and Dorothy Majesterik on Friday and enjoyed eating lunch with them at the Hayward Nursing Home where the ladies reside.

Fourteen ladies played dime Bingo on Wednesday afternoon. It was nice to have three ladies from the Siren area join the group – Opal Johnson, Bea Talmadge and Frances McBroom. Everyone had a good time and they enjoyed the variety of pies furnished by Peggy Lawless.

Our Thursday evening card players, con-

sisting of Nancy O’Brien, Bernie Boelter, Jane Wardean and Gladys Beers, were happy to have Janice Lind joint them. I know that Dave Wardean, Pat O’Brien, Gene Johnson and Earl Boelter played pool Thursday evening but I can’t remember who the fifth player was. I wasn’t there and it didn’t get written down in my notebook. I really appreciate it when people write things down for me when I’m not available. If anyone has an item they would like to appear in this column, you can also call me at 715-866-4334 and leave a message on the answering machine if I’m not at home, and I will return the call.

Don’t forget that a free turkey dinner will be held on Thanksgiving Day at the Siren Senior Citizens Center, commencing at noon. If you are living alone and wish to spend the time with others, feel free to join in. Also, if you are homebound and would like to have a meal delivered to you, you can call Lou Jappe at 715-349-5168. People from the Siren, Webster and Danbury areas are invited to attend.

Our get-well wishes and prayers con-

Amery Senior Center

by Kari Fladwood, director

We were saddened to hear of the loss of Oscar Plihal, who was a member of the senior center for many years. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

It’s that time of year already – time for our 21st-annual bazaar and bake sale. We always have it right before Thanksgiving, which is a perfect time to get some baked goods for Thanksgiving dinner – if they last that long. I know I always end up going home with so many items, and it’s so hard to choose what to get. Our big event starts at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs until 2 p.m. We also have a full house of vendors and crafters, each with many gift ideas and items that you just can’t live without!

We will also be serving a variety of refreshments from the kitchen, including barbeques, brats, cheesecake, fresh sweet rolls, cookies and more! We appreciate your support and hope you will stop by and visit us! If you are a member of the center, we hope you will please bring your donation of baked goods for the sale on Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or Saturday from 8 to 8:30 a.m.

There is also have a quilt made by the Tuesday Strippers Quilt Group that we are raffling off. It is currently hanging down at Bremer Bank. Tickets are only $1. The drawing will be held at our annual Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 11. You do not need to be present to win! In these tough economic times, it is very difficult for everyone, but nonprofits are especially suffering.

A simple thing like buying a ticket or becoming a member for only $12/year adds up more than you know, so we encourage you to please help support the center in any way that you can.

Don’t forget the Memories singing group will be in Amery on Thursday, Dec. 4. The senior center will be providing a meal as we always do in conjunction with this event.

We will be serving Swedish meatballs and all the good things that go along with it from 4 to 7 p.m. that day. The cost is still only $7 for a full meal and this is open to the public!

We are now taking items for our annual rummage sale, which will be held in the spring. Please make sure everything is in working order and that things are relatively clean. We do not accept clothing, shoes, old-style TVs or computers with an operating system older than Windows ME. We will be taking things all winterlong.

Effective immediately, there will be no more taxi service from the Amery Senior Center. The car, which is owned and maintained by the city of Amery, needs repairs costing four times what the car is worth.

With that said, it compromises the safety of the drivers and passengers. Should a new vehicle become available, we will resume taxi service as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Bev Kjeseth was first in Monday Bridge, with Bea Gilbertson in second. Paul Hartung won first place at the weekly pool tournament, with Val Hansen in second, Carl Johnson in third and Art Butler, fourth. Carl Johnson won first place in the bowling tournament with a score of 557, with Paul Seidel in second and Ed O’Neill third.

Everyone is welcome to play in the pool and bowling tournaments – the cost is $2, with money going back out in prizes.

Madeline Mickelson was first in Wednesday Bridge, with Shirley Staebler, second, Priscilla Peterson, third, and Paula Schmid, fourth.

One more reminder: The Amery Senior Center will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27 and 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. I know that I am very thankful for the many blessings God has given me.

God bless you all.

St. Croix Valley Senior Center Last week’s Tuesday Dominoes winners were Ione Meixner in first place, Janice Mevissen in second place and Don Anderson in third place. The 500 card winners were: Marian Davison in first place, Roger Greenly in second place, Ray Nelson in third place and Rich Hustad in fourth place. Thursday night 500 card winners were Arlis Rosen in first place, Lloyd Knutson in second place, Bonnie Hauger in third place, Elroy Petzel in fourth place and Larry Hauger in fifth place.

Monday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m., a genealogy

meeting will be held. Everyone is invited.

The senior center will be closed on Thursday, the 27th, and Friday the 28th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Stop by the senior center for a monthly calendar of events, or a cup of coffee and a treat. Come and join the fellowship and fun. The senior center is available for private rentals for a very reasonable fee and community events. Call 715-483-3466 for more information.

Mary Klar tinue for Myrtle Kisselburg, Margaret Cox, Nels Koerper, and Jeremy and Antone Gronski.

I wrote last week about counting our blessings and as I thought about it afterwards, I realized that we add to our problems when we fail to count our blessings.

We should have thankfulness ingrained in our hearts so that while our minds are still intact, we are developing the habit of saying thanks to God. We have little control over what we may forget in our later years, but today we can remember to say thanks and bless God’s name. A thankful person enjoys a blessing twice – when it’s received, and when it’s remembered. “Give me a spirit of thankfulness, Lord, for numberless blessings given, blessings that daily come to me, like dewdrops falling from heaven.” – Dawe. Every believer, when coming into our Lord’s presence in prayer, should begin with thanksgiving and praise. “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.” – Psalm 100:4.

See you at the center!

Orange Written for last week

Visitors at John and Reeny Neinstadts over the weekend were daughter, Sandy, and four children.

Fran Krause and Amy Kopecky attended the 4-H leaders banquet at the government center Sunday evening, Nov. 9. Guests for dinner Monday night at Fran Krause’s were the Mark Krause family and

Kent and Nancy Krause. They celebrated Kent’s birthday.

Mallory Peterson spent the weekend home from college at her parents’, the Brad Petersons.

Tim O’Brien visited Jack and LaVonne O’Brien on Saturday.

News from the Service COLUMBIA, S.C. – Army Reserve Pvt. Brittany A. Christensen has graduated from basic military training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C., to be a member of the Army National Guard or Reserve split-option program. The program allows students between their junior and senior year of high school to attend national guard or reserve weekend drills while still in school and pursue a military career specialty after they graduate from high school.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and more.

She is the daughter of Tracy Christensen of Lake Geneva and Jaraldine Livingston of Luck.

Christensen is a student at St. Croix Falls High School. - submitted ••• LAWTON, Okla. – Army Reserve Pvt. Benjamin R. Panek has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.

Panek is the son of Roger Panek and Victoria Panek, both of Luck. The private is a 2008 graduate of Luck High School.

- submitted

Births Zachary Yates of Eau Claire proudly announces the birth of his new brother, Jacob Mark. He was born on Sept. 28, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire and weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz, and was 19-3/4 inches long.

Jacob’s parents are Matthew and Trisha Yates. Grandparents are Karen Jorgensen and the late Mark A. Jorgensen of Eau Claire, Debi and Loren Buttke of Cadott and Rodney Yates Sr. of Amarillo, Texas.

Great-grandparents are Irene Jorgensen of Frederic and Charlene and David Yates of Amarillo, Texas.

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Born at Burnett Medical Center:

A boy, Darren James Chute, born Nov. 11, 2008, to Amber Chute, Grantsburg.

Darren weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz. and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents include James Chute and Diana Chute of Grantsburg, great-grandparents are Virginia Chute of Grantsburg and Albert DuBois of Spooner.

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Frederic 1919 Hagberg Store has narrow escape from the blaze – A fire having been discovered in the C.C. Sunberg residence.

Mrs. Sundberg had gotten up and started the fire in an oil stove and was then called to the store to wait on someone. Men who happened along on their way to work discovered the fire and attempted to enter the building from the front, but were forced back by the blaze.

The Hagberg store was saved, but Mr. and Mrs. Sundberg’s home burned to the ground. Mr. Sundberg had something like a $1,000 worth of stock foods and medicines and this was a total loss.

He carried but a small amount of insurance on his household goods and none on the medicines. Mr. Hagberg carried some insurance on his stock and household goods. The loss on the stock will be much larger than expected, as goods such as shoes have become mismated and the boxes lost or torn in the handling. To replace the goods back in the store will be an immense job.

A new well for the village will involve raising $5,000 for the drilling of the well.

An advertisement in the paper reads: Wrigley’s, 5¢ a package before the war, 5¢ a package during the was and 5¢ a package now! The flavor lasts, so does the price – Wrigley’s Spearmint, Wrigley’s Juicyfruit and Wrigley’s Doublemint Gum. Former policeman dies. Harry Gifford dies at his home with typhoid fever.

Harvest Moon supper held at the M.E. church. Adults 35¢, children 25¢ - pork roast, mashed potatoes, mashed rutabags, cabbage salad, apple pie, rolls and coffee.

War dynamite for farmers to be used for land-clearing puposes. The dynamite sold for 8¢ a pound in 100-pound lots, TNT allotted to Upper Wisconsin.

A good potato year for the potato growers of Wisconsin. Approximately 20,750 car loads of potatoes will be shipped from Wisconsin stations this year. Frederic Produce Company, owner B.J. Beckman of Frederic, located where the Good Old Drive Inn is now in Frederic. Customers were to bring in their hides, furs, fur pelts, wool, tallow, veal, eggs, cream, turkeys, etc. He sold flour feed, grain, poultry and all kinds of farm produce. The Community Fair was held in Frederic at the Rex Theatre building – it had an appearance of a small state fair. The walls were occupied with booths of the local businessmen who had some very well-prepared displays of their wares, the school exhibits had their space on the east side of the building. The farm produce held its prominence and well it should, for there were some very excellent samples of what can be raised on the soil of this community. Afternoon speaking and motion pictures were part of the program.

Fred McFarland who owns an auto tire repair shop, which is located in the basement of the Pedersen Garage, is installing the latest in technology and expects to have a modern plant. No need to take your automobile out of town, when it can be fixed in the village. The Jenny Lind phonographs were introduced in Frederic by J.W. Binford, Frederic.

Red Cross proclamation, membership drive opens, 20 million adults joined the Red Cross during the war, prompted by a patriotic desire to render service to their country and to

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Photo of Hagbergs Store, which was located where the new post office is today, 1927. – Special photo the cause for which the United States was engaged in war. To finance these operations, to conclude work which was begun during the war, and to carry out some comparatively inexpensive constructive plans for assisting peoples in eastern Europe to develop their own welfare organizations, the American Red Cross requires, in addition to membership fees, a sum of money small in comparison with the gifts poured into its treasury by our generous people during the war.

Ed Walquist and Clarence Miller formed a partnership and opened a café in the Mullen building. They will serve short-order lunches, serve meals, handle a good grade of bakery stuffs and handle other goods pertaining to their business.

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A second lumberyard, purchased by W.J. Bruce of Minneapolis, Minn., bought the lots south of the harness shop from Mrs. Norine and will put in a lumber and fuel yard.

The first Red Cross Christmas Seals Girl was introduced, her name was Beverly Hayes.

The Star Garage of Frederic introduced the new Overland car that sold for $845.

Odd Fellows celebrate. Entertainment for boys home from the war this evening. A banquet will be served at the Elite Café. Those who were honored were: Nels Wicklund, George Carney, Edwin Fox, Vivian Chell, Tracy Page, R. Arveson and C.C. Neidig. – from Betty Fenton, director of public relations, Frederic Area Historical Society

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS St. Croix Falls Public Library Gratitude is extended to all who made the spaghetti dinner and silent auction a success.

The next meeting of the Friends of the Library is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4 at noon in the library. Come early and stay late to join us for coffee and goodies. We will be serving hot coffee and delicious home-baked goods throughout the day. We also hope to have homebaked goods for sale on that day. If you feel you want to donate for the coffee time or bake sale please feel free to do so. See you then!

One in a hundred Win a gift certificate for a traditional rug-braiding class at In the Wool. This one day class will teach you how to make a traditional braided rug from wool fabric. Class includes instruction, braiding clamp, lacer, lacing thread, wool for a 2’x3’ oval rug or a 3’x 3’ round rug, a $195 value. Tickets are $1 at the library. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Buy a ticket for yourself or a friend – it’s worth a chance.

Book club In November, it is back to St. Paul and the Fitzgerald Theater for guest author Wally Lamb. November’s book will be “The Hour I First Believed” by Wally Lamb ”Talking Volumes” returns to the Fitzgerald Theater on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. Host Kerri Miller talks to Wally Lamb about his first novel in 10 years, “The Hour I First Believed.” Lamb’s two

previous novels, “She’s Come Undone” and “I Know This Much is True,” topped the fiction chart of the New York Times.

Lamb has led a writing workshop at a Connecticut women’s prison for the past eight years, and his work with those inmates influenced the plot of his eagerly anticipated new book. The protagonist of the new novel grew up on a farm next to a women’s prison that’s intertwined with his family’s history. ”Talking Volumes” is a partnership of Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune in collaboration with The Loft Literary Center.

All tickets are $20. Minnesota Public Radio Members receive a discount.

Technology Free wireless is available at the library.

Also, visit the library website www.stcroixfallslibrary.org to get information on the building project, programs at the library and much, much more.

Story Hour Listen to stories, create great art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Hours\contact The library is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Closed on Sundays.

Phone: 71-483-1777. E- mail: scfliOnline: brary@ifls.lib.wi.us. www.stcroixfallslibrary.org

Milltown Public Library Author visit Welcome the holiday season with noted author and illustrator Warren Hanson at the Milltown Public Library on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. Hanson is the illustrator of the beloved “Peef” books, and the classic “A Cup of Christmas Tea.” He is the author of many books, notably “The Next Place” and “Older Love.” Hanson will discuss the craft of writing and illustrating, as well as sign copies of his books. This event is free and open to all ages. Refreshments will be served.

Friends of the Library Take your love of the Milltown Library to the next level by joining the Friends of the Milltown Public Library.

Learn more about this new group at their next meeting, open to the public, on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. This group can use as much or as very little of your time and talents as you care to give. A friends group will benefit the library by assisting with fundraisers, advising the director on library programs, and making the library eligible for more grants. Please call the library at 715-8252313 if you are interested in the Friends of the Milltown Public Library.

Gamers Club Play with the new Wii until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. This is only open to high school and middle school teenagers who have a library card with under $10 in fines.

time every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. yearround. Story times are free and are designed for children under 6 and their caregivers. Each story time lasts 30 to 45 minutes and includes time to browse and check out books.

Perk up We now proudly offer Wren Blend coffee at the Milltown Library all day, every day we’re open! This organic, fair trade coffee tastes fantastic. Meet with friends in our coffee lounge which now has extra seating, or surf the Web on your laptop while watching the hustle and bustle of Milltown’s Main Street. Our goal is to make your library the living room of the community – please check out and support this newest effort!

Rescheduled Event Terry Fisk, the co-author of “Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Locations,” has rescheduled his presentation at the Milltown Public Library. Please join us on Saturday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m., for this hair-raising event.

Thanksgiving The library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 27.

Hours The library hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sunday closed.

Story hour Milltown Public Library offers story

Balsam Lake Public Library

Frederic Public Library Thanksgiving activities at the library There will be no story time on Wednesday, Nov. 26, but story time will resume Dec. 3. The library will be closed on Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. To celebrate school vacation, board games will be available for everyone to play on Wednesday and Friday, and kids' movies will be shown on the big screen at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday. Challenge your friends to a game of Yahtzee or Pictureka or Clue, and be sure to stay for the movies.

Looking for online kids Thanksgiving activities?

Check out the Web site for http://www.amazingmoms.com easy-to-make crafts, activities, and games – start some new traditions and create a memorable Thanksgiving holiday with your family!

Book groups will meet Nov. 20 The Thursday morning book group will meet Thursday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. to talk about "Cry, the Beloved Country,"

by Alan Paton, the highly acclaimed novel about Zulu pastor Stephen Kumalo and his son Absalom, set in the troubled and changing South Africa of the 1940s. The evening book group will meet Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. to discuss "Out Stealing Horses," by Per Petterson. Norwegian novelist Petterson tells the story of an aging widower who moves to an isolated house in eastern Norway, seeking a life of solitude, but it is not to be.

Copies of the books are available at the library, and new members are always welcome.

Are you knitting or crocheting for Operation Warm and Toasty?

Operation Warm and Toasty is a secondary project of the Cookie Brigade, an area nonprofit organization that sends homemade cookies to our servicemen and women. There is an immediate need for knitted or crocheted hats for our wounded personnel who are being flown on Medivac flights from Iraq to Germany. If you would like to help by using your knitting or crocheting talents, or would like to contribute yarn for this worthwhile project, stop by the library for more information. The library is also a drop site for the completed hats.

Mark your calendars for activities Help us celebrate Christmas in downtown Frederic by making plans to visit Santa Claus and the Frederic Royalty at the library on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Come one and all to tell Santa what you want for Christmas, and don't forget to bring your cameras.

Wireless Internet access available The library offers free wireless Internet access for those who bring in their laptops, and the fresh, hot coffee is free, too.

Stop in to learn what libraries are all about, and what we can do for you.

Hours and information Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak Street 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.

Amery Public Library “The Brass Verdict,” by Michael Connelly Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch series is one of the best in American mystery fiction. His new novel brings back a character from an earlier novel, Mickey Haller, a defense attorney first introduced in “The Lincoln Lawyer.” Mickey had fallen on hard times while recovering from a gunshot wound but after two years he is back in the courtroom.

When Mickey’s colleague, Jerry Vincent, is murdered Mickey inherits his caseload that includes a sensational Hollywood murder case. Walter Elliot is accused of murdering his wife and her lover after finding them in bed together.

Mickey has to scramble to get ready for a trial but Elliot seems unconcerned and sure of the outcome.

Harry is the homicide detective on Jerry’s murder so he and Mickey cross paths. Harry will do whatever he can to crack the case revealing information Mickey has not known. Danger mounts and the two men must work as a team if they want to survive.

What a winning entry this novel is in Connelly’s body of work. The book is riveting from the get go and has a stunning ending. Curl up with this one and shut out the world.

Library notes Story time will be held every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Stop in and check out the new story time room which is awesome! Gratitude is extended to the Amery Women’s Club for the beautiful Wild About Books Carpet, the kids love it. Everyone is welcome for songs and

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stories.

As I write this we still have books on the floor but more shelves are coming soon. If you want to buy us a stack, they cost $720. The furniture has arrived for around the fireplace thanks to the Friends of the Library. Remember that we are now at 225 Scholl Ct. in the West Campus of the Amery Regional Medical Center where the clinic used to be. Our book drop is still not operational so please bring back the books when the library is open.

Otaku Club meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m. for teens and older who love gaming, manga and anime films.

The Teens Read Book Group meets on Monday, Nov. 24, to discuss “Ender’s Game,” by Orson Scott Card a classic science fiction novel from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Join us if you are a teen. Pick up a book at the circulation desk and join us for book talk and a snack.

Remember if you are doing your Christmas shopping early that we have Ameryopoly games on sale at the library that benefit the library move. We also have Friends of the Library book bags for $7 and Amery Area Public Library: The Next Chapter T-shirts for sale for $15.

Gratitude is extended to everyone who helped us get settled in our new home.

You are fabulous!

Library hours Hours will be 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. Closed on Thanksgiving Day.

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS Balsam Lake Public Library December is less than three weeks away. We have books for holiday decorating, menu planning, Christmas cookies and going green at Christmas. For the younger crowd we have books on “Gorgeous Gifts” for kids to make using recycled materials, “Christmas Fairy Things to Make and Do” and “Christmas Presents Kids Can Make.”

Food for fines All through the month of November we will be accepting food items in exchange for fines. Food items will be given to Loaves and Fishes in Luck. Donations welcomed.

Hobby group Please join our hobby and craft group.

We will meet every other Monday night at 6:30 p.m. Call 715-485-3215 for more info.

Story time Please join us for story time at 11

a.m. every Wednesday here at the library. All ages are welcome to join us for stories, crafts, music and snacks.

New books for November Here is a list of a few new books. “Salvation in Death,” by J.D. Robb, “Divine Justice,” by David Baldacci, “Cross Country,” by James Patterson, “Dewey the Small Town Library Cat,” by Vicky Myron, “Irish Country Christmas,” by Patrick Taylor and “Your Heart Belongs to Me,” by Dean Koontz.

Hours Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main Street, 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

Polk County Library Federation The following is the conclusion from the document produced by NorthStar Economics, Inc Madison. The purpose of the study was to put a value on public libraries, and how they contribute to the economy in which we live, work and play.

This several page document is entitled The Economic Contribution of Wisconsin Public Libraries and the Web site is www.northstareconomics.com/index.ht ml The conclusion states the following: “Public library use has increased as libraries continue to provide a broad range of services and adapt to changing technology and the needs and expectations of their clientele. Despite facing a wide range of challenges, from a need for funding and physical space to an erroneous public perception of declining library use, public libraries continue to make a valuable economics contribution to the State of Wisconsin. Public libraries are a significant driver of Wisconsin’s economy, contributing more

than three-quarter of a billion dollars to the state economy on an annual basis, and returning a benefit of over $4 to taxpayers for each dollar spent, both of which are in fact conservative estimates.

“Public libraries benefit their communities in many other ways beyond those, which are quantified in this report. As noted consistently by focus groups participants all over Wisconsin, library users all over the state value their public libraries as community gathering places, as a resource for promoting reading and literacy, as a resource for small businesses, and a place where technology and information is available to everyone, regardless of income level.“ The director is Colleen Gifford, assistant director/youth services is Molly Kessler and the library clerk is Stephanie Fansler. Please call the Polk County Library Federation for more information, 715-485-8680.

The Polk County Library Federation is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Centuria Public Library Osceola Public Library Special holiday story time/Light Up Osceola Before meeting the jolly elf at the Light Up Osceola lighting event, come to the library on Thursday, Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m., for a cup of cocoa and some heart-warming holiday tales.

Family story time Story time is held on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Toddlers through second-graders and an accompanying adult are invited to join Tiffany every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning for a themed half hour of fun, songs and stories.

Book discussion “A Christ Memory,” by Truman Capote will be discussed on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m. “A Christmas Memory” is the classic memoir of Truman Capote’s childhood in rural Alabama.

Until he was 10 years old, Capote lived

with distant relatives. This book is an autobiographical story of those years and his frank and fond memories of one of his cousins, Miss Sook Faulk. Pick up a copy and join in the discussion.

Preschool story time Preschool story time is Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers and an accompanying caretaker are welcome to join director Nate on Thursday mornings for a half hour of stories, fun and songs.

Hours, contact Our hours are Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The library will be closed due to turkey consumption, Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. – Have a safe holiday. Our phone number is 715-294-2310, and our Web address is www.osceolapubliclibrary.org.

Luck Public Library Luck Library Knitting Club has a new name. We are officially called Stuff With String. This name change was made to encourage all string crafts. If you needlepoint, crochet, knit, tat, or embroider, come to the Luck Library Wednesdays from 3 – 5 p.m. We will be working on our holiday craft projects. Come and get some good ideas. We will have experts there to help and answer questions and we will have beginners there to make the experts look good. Come and join us for a relaxing time.

Food for Fines Food for fines has started at the Luck Public Library. Bring in one canned item or nonperishable food item for the food shelf and reduce your overdue fine $1.

Food for Fines applies only to overdue fines, fines for replacement costs cannot be covered by this program. This is a great way to help the food shelf and start the new year with no fines. We will be running this program throughout the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.

Story time Preschool story hour is held every Wednesday from 10 – 11 a.m. Join us for

an exciting hour of stories, games, fingerplays, puppets, activities and LOTS of wiggling and jumping.

Adventure Camp November Boys Adventure Camp meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 24, from 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. We will be playing games, solving riddles and of course, eating junk food. All boys aged 5-12 welcome. No need to preregister. Bring your best riddles to share.

We need you Do you have an idea for an exciting library program? Let us know. We are always looking for new programming ideas.

Luck Library is taking a survey concerning their open hours. If you would like to see different hours, please stop in and take the survey. We need your input.

Hours Monday 1-5 p.m., Tuesday 1-8 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 1-8 p.m., Friday 1-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-noon.

New services at the Centuria Public Library Recently, the Centuria Public Library has had the equipment necessary to offer wireless Internet services to the public installed. If you own your own laptop and wish to log onto the Internet, you can do it right from the library. No library card is needed.

In addition to the free wireless Internet access, the Centuria Public Library has been given through the support of the Unity Lions Club, a CCTV reader machine, which enlarges print for individuals with vision problems. This machine is available to be used by anyone that requires the magnification of print free of charge and without the use of a library card. Gratitude is extended to the Unity Lions Club for providing this reader machine to the Centuria Public Library.

New books The Centuria Public Library is continuing to add to its collection new books of popular interest. Recently an interesting series of books for children were added discussing different environmental issues. They are as follows: “Why Should I Care About Nature?”

“Why Should I Recycle Garbage?”

“Why Shouldn’t I Drop Litter?”

“Why Should I Turn Off the Tap?” “Why Should I Switch Off the Light?”

“Why Should I Walk More Often?”

In addition to these informational books, many new picture storybooks have been added. Come in and check out all of the new arrivals.

Regular library hours Monday: Noon - 5 p.m.; Tuesday: noon - 7 p.m.; Wednesday: noon - 5 p.m.; Thursday: noon - 7 p.m.; Friday: closed; and Saturday: 10 a.m. - noon.

Dresser Public Library Library hours Monday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday noon–5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–noon and 1–7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Three Internet computers You must physically present a MORE library card to library staff and library fines must be under $10 to use a computer. We are experiencing sporadic difficulty with our public access computers. Please be patient as we try and determine the problem and alleviate it.

Great news! We are now wireless!

Log onto the “Public Library” icon on your laptop’s desktop to access the Internet.

New books Adults“Cross Country,” by James Patterson, “The Collected Short Stories of Louis L’Amour, Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,”

by Louie L’Amour, “Divine Justice,” by David Baldacci, “Killing Ground,“ by Jack Higgins, “The Decadent Duke,” by Virginia Henley, “Deadly Harvest,” by Heather Graham and “Being Elizabeth,”

by Barbara Taylor Bradford. Young adults: “No Girls Allowed,” by Susan Hughes. Junior fiction: “The Sign of the Sinister Sorcerer,” by Brad Strickland and “Pteradodon: The Giant of the Sky,” a graphic novel by David West. Easy readers and picture books: “Too Many

Toys, by David Shannon and “Santa Duck,” by David Milgrim. Plus dozens of other Christmas books on display!

Coming up Story time for lap-sitters and preschoolers: Thursday, Nov. 20, at 1011 a.m. Join us for stories, crafts, fingerplays and treats as we continue to learn about farm animals. Story time will take a break for the Christmas holiday. There will be no story times Dec. 11, 18, 25 or Jan. 1.

Crochet class for beginners is held each Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. New members of all ages are welcome!

Book club will meet Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 1 p.m. to discuss “The Great Gatsby”

by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Copies of the book and readers guide are available at the library. New members are welcome.

Cell phone policy: The Dresser Library Board of Trustees adopted a cell phone usage policy on Oct. 27, 2008. Cell phone use is prohibited in the library.

Please set your cell phone to vibrate rather than ring, then step outside to conduct your conversation.

Contact us: 715-755-2944 telephone and fax number, e-mail us at dresserpl@ifls.lib.wi.us, or visit our Web site, www.dresserpubliclibrary.org, which has information about story time, days closed, reference links, library policy and community information.

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The unpacking I am admittedly, not the most organized person in the world, I know what to do, but don’t do it. Good thing there are great hardware stores in the area, plus, the knowledge available, not only practical advice…but…well, early on my trips up north to bring stuff to my camper, I stopped at one store and was looking at the corkboard - thinking I might get a name and phone for a carpenter, plumber - stuff I can’t do. The owner suggested people he was familiar with and would recommend. His recommendations have been the most professional, hardest workers I have ever seen.

My carpenter was building my pump house, noticed I had pvc pipe laid out to hard plumb my water line. Then I was going to wrap the 40’ run with heat tape, then foam pipe tubing. He gave me a bid and hand dug the trench from the pump house to the water entry some 40’ away. Did I say by hand? Oh, yeah, it was raining…not sprinkles…but windshield-wiper-on-high rain.

Boxes everywhere, some full, some flattened…where to put it all? When my house in the suburbs sells, I will have my carpenter build a garage right away. But until then (maybe all winter), I will be storing stuff in the truck and bringing stuff back to my storage units.

Of course, opening a box and finding stuff is like a holiday event. “Oh, that’s where that was” will be heard frequently. I just have a problem throwing stuff away because I know (there’s a law somewhere) I will need it in a week or so.

Fast food We were in a hurry, so Judy suggested that we use the drive through.

There were at least four cars ahead of us, so I insisted that I would go in and order “to go;” it would be faster.

I told Violet (everyone had name tags) I wanted a number three with curly fries and diet Cola and a number six with coffee, to go.

After a bunch of key strokes, Violet repeated the order to me. “That was one number two with potato salad and milk and one number five with a vanilla milk shake to go.” I said “No, I want a number three with fries and a coke and a number six with milk.” She entered the order and repeated it to me.

“That’s two number threes with cold slaw and water to go.”

“No.” At this point Mable (I think she was a

Wanting an item and finding it creates the chore for the day. I packed some teriyaki sauce (comes in a square plastic bottle…just a bit hot)…it is … somewhere…don’t know…I remember packing it early Steve on so it is probably in the regular storFlattem age unit (as opposed to the eBay New to storage unit). the County Hope I can find it before it freezes…love the stuff…used it all the time, then couldn’t find it, so I ordered a case from the manufacturer. I will definitely use it before it goes bad…just I don’t have room for the other five bottles I like short hair and I have a full beard. Early on when I decided to move, I packed my hair cutting kit (evidently thought my hair would stop growing). Realizing I couldn’t find the box, I bought another hair cutting set, used it a few times, then packed it…but my beard kept growing…so I began getting my hair cut every three to four weeks, and got the beard trimmed also.

In the cities, that goes for about $22 with tip. Guess I’ll be finding out soon what it costs up here in the northwoods of Burnett County. I don’t like the way the beard feels now…too long…granted it is nice for saving snacks for later, but, if I forget, it messes up the pillow, or the dawg chews on my beard. senior associate) stepped forward and adroitly cancelled my order.

She said “May I help you?” I said “Why don’t you wait on these folks behind me, I think my wife changed her mind.”

I got back in the truck and said “They are really busy, why don’t you drive through; if Violet is at the window, keep going.”

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Columnist note: The names are fictitious; well actually they’re not, but they don’t have anything to do with this story.

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Myth No. 1: The modern recycling movement is a product of a false crisis in landfill space created by the media and environmentalists.

Fact: Concentrating on landfill space misses the point. The greatest environmental benefits of recycling occur in reducing natural resource damage and pollution that arise when extracting virgin raw materials and manufacturing new products.

Myth No. 2: Landfills are innocuous (harmless).

Fact: Landfills can be major sources of water and air pollution.

Myth No. 3: Landfill space is cheap and abundant.

Fact: Landfill space is a commodity, priced according to supply and demand. The majority of the growth of recycling in the United States has occurred in populated regions where landfills are expensive relative to the U.S. average.

Myth No. 4: Recycling should pay for itself.

Fact: We do not expect landfills or incinerators to pay for themselves, nor should we expect this of recycling. The real issue is how recycling costs adds to the system over the long term compared to those of alternative methods of waste management. Taking an accounting snapshot of recycling costs early in the life of existing programs is misleading, because of substantial efficiencies being gained as these programs innovate and mature. Current experience shows well-run community recycling programs can be cost-competitive with disposal options, as are the vast majority of commercial recycling programs.

Myth No. 5: There are no markets for recyclable materials.

Fact: Recycling is not just an alternative to traditional solid waste disposal; it is the foundation for large, robust manufacturing industries in the United States which use recyclable materials.

These businesses are an important part of our economy and provide the market foundation for the entire recycling process. As with all commodities, prices fluctuate over time.

Myth No. 6: Recycling doesn’t save trees because we are growing at least as

many trees as we cut specifically to make paper.

Fact: Recycling reduces the pressure to turn natural forests into tree farms, creating substantial environmental and economic benefits.

This effect is even more pronounced when paper recycling is viewed on a global level.

Myth No. 7: Stringent U.S. regulations ensure the environmental harms of manufacturing and using products are incorporated into their prices.

Fact: Many of the costs which arise from environmental impacts of virgin materials extraction, manufacturing, consumption and disposal are not included in prices paid when products are bought and sold.

Myth No. 8: Misguided laws and regulations compel manufacturers to make costly changes in their packaging and products.

Fact: The asserted influence of legislation on the character of production processes, products and packaging is grossly overstated. The vast majority of environmental improvements manufacturers have made in products and packaging are cost-cutting measures or voluntary responses to customer demand.

Myth No. 9: Recycling is nearing its maximum potential.

Fact: There remains enormous room for growth in recycling – even for the most-recycled materials. Composting also holds strong potential, and we’re just getting started on waste reduction, the most important step of all.

Myth No. 10: Recycling is a time-consuming burden on the American public.

Fact: Convenient, well-designed recycling programs allow Americans to take action in their daily lives to reduce the environmental impact of the products they consume. Informing citizens of the costs of their own consumption and disposal activities through pay as you throw user fees makes economic and environmental sense – but only if viable recycling and composting programs are in place.

If you have questions regarding recycling in Burnett and Washburn counties please call Jen at 715-635-2197, or e-mail her at jbarton@nwrpc.com, or check out our Web site at www.nwrpc.com.

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Beginning farmer course still has openings FREDERIC — There are still openings to attend the Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers course offered locally at the Frederic Village Hall. You can enroll for individual classes at $15 each or take the entire course. You can also take the course online at your convenience.

The course began on Nov. 13 and is offered by the University of Wisconsin Farm and Industry Short Course. Class sessions are held on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., except for Tuesday, Nov. 25. Additional discussion and questions following each session are encouraged.

Delivery will be done through interactive PowerPoint and audio. The course applies to both grassbased and conventional farming. An important aspect is business planning.

Since the course began in 1995, 250 students have enrolled and a third of them have gone on to start their own farms.

This is the remaining course schedule: Nov. 20: Farm election, grazing system layout, stray voltage, infrastructure considerations; Nov. 25 (Tues.); Realistic goals for starting a farm business; Dec. 4 – Feeding the dairy cow on pasture; Dec. 11 – Pasture-based production and mar-

keting strategies; Dec. 18: Goat and sheep dairying; Jan. 22: Beginning farmer loans, DATCP Farm Center services, budgets and record keeping; Jan. 29: Successful business start-ups model, farm-driven market strategies; Feb. 5: Farm business start-ups, lessons learned; Feb. 12: Emerging markets, biomass energy markets, organic and grass-based markets; Feb. 19: Principles of organic dairying, herd health; Feb. 26: Low-cost milking parlors, dairy and livestock wintering strategies; Mar. 5: Farm environmental stewardship, Coon Valley Conservation District, managed grazing; Mar. 12: Bringing it all together, perspectives on farm business start-ups; Mar. 26: Presentation of farm business plans (optional).

To register or obtain information, contact Otto Wiegand at UWEX Spooner at 715-635-3506, Ryan Sterry at UWEX Balsam Lake, 715-485-8600, Dick Cates at 608-265-6437, or Jennifer Taylor at 608265-7914. The course is a collaborative effort between the UW-Center for Integrated Agricultural Studies, UW Cooperative Extension, CALS, DATCP, the Technical Colleges and GrassWorks. — from UW-Extension

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Travel reimbursement increases for eligible veterans

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Tuesday that eligible veterans will see an increase in the mileage reimbursement they receive for travel to VA facilities for medical care.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake announced recently that he will use his authority to raise the mileage reimbursement from the 28.5 cents per mile to 41.5 cents per mile for all eligible veterans.

Congress, which mandates such increases, recently provided funding to VA to increase the reimbursement rate, which goes into effect on Nov.17. Service

WHEDA ready to launch revisions MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, known as WHEDA, announced this week that it will be implementing revisions to its Credit Relief Outreach Program for the upcoming year. Effective Jan. 1, 2009, CROP, a WHEDA financing resource for farmers that provides guarantees on agricultural production loans, will be increasing the maximum allowable loan amount from $60,000 to $100,000 in response to rising input costs incurred by Wisconsin farmers.

The loan increase will allow borrowers to obtain more funds and at a lower interest rate than they might otherwise qualify for. In addition to this revision, WHEDA is also modifying the CROP guarantee fee structure, underwriting guidelines and forbearance agreement procedures in order to streamline the application process.

WHEDA is also extending its Small Business Guarantee program, which guarantees up to 80 percent or $200,000

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Jeff Broitman fall tour with the National Theatre for Children, where he worked as the tour coordinator for and performed in “Mad About Money,” he spent this past summer in Maine (Mt. Desert Island) with the Acadia Repertory Theatre. There he landed three roles: Victor Velasco in “Barefoot in the Park,” Junior in “The Ice Fishing Play,” and the lead in Agatha Christie’s “Verdict.”

Broitman has a host of special skills and training that add to his performance versatility. He is a musician (flute and tenor saxophone) and loves physical comedy (adept at juggling, dancing, and stage combat).

A teacher of performance as well, Broitman instructs improvisational theater at Sabes JCC in St. Louis Park, Minn. and has taught at The Actors’ Institute in New York City.

Broitman is hard at work with the cast of “A Christmas Story,” which opens Saturday, Nov. 29, and runs for five weekends (including Thursdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.) through Dec. 28. submitted

on small business loans, to farm operations as well. That guarantee can include loans on fixed assets, permanent working capital or inventory.

CROP lender training sessions are being offered by WHEDA throughout the state to help sort through program changes and serve as a refresher for lenders on program procedures. The training sessions started in late October and finish in December.

Interested participants must register for the training sessions online at www.wheda.com/conference/edsemin ar.

WHEDA is an independent state authority that works with lenders to provide low-cost financing for housing and small business development in Wisconsin. For more information about WHEDA’s agriculture financing programs, call 800-334-6873 or visit WHEDA’s Web site www.wheda.com. from WHEDA

connected veterans, veterans receiving VA pensions, and veterans with low incomes are eligible for the reimbursement.

While increasing the payment, the current deductible amounts applied to certain mileage reimbursements will remain frozen at $7.77 for a one-way trip, $15.54 for a roundtrip, and capped at a maximum of $46.62 per calendar month. On Jan. 9, 2009, these deductibles will decrease to $3 for a one-way trip, $6 for a roundtrip, with a maximum of $16 per calendar month. Deductibles can be waived if they cause a financial hardship to the veteran. - from DAV

BURNETT COUNTY - If you need gifts for your children for Christmas you can get a Wish List for Christmas for Kids by calling 715-866-4970 or 715349-2117. Be sure and leave a message with your name, address and phone number. The wish list will be sent to you. Only one wish list per family.

For those wishing to donate, call the same numbers and they will give you instructions about where to deliver gifts or you may send monetary gifts to Interfaith Caregivers, P.O. Box 676, Webster, 54893. Please remember, they need donations! - from Interfaith Caregivers

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Fresh off a tour with the National Theatre for Children, Jeff Broitman returned home to the Twin Cities on Saturday, Nov. 15, with less than 24 hours to spare in reporting for duty at St. Croix Festival Theatre for the role of Ralph in “A Christmas Story.”

In the film version of “A Christmas Story,” we never see Ralph Parker as an adult; we only hear his voice, which was the voice of the author, Jean Shepherd. The adaptation, written by Philip Grecian, places Ralph as both adult and child on stage together, offering a rich look at childhood memories.

“I am looking forward to performing in the stage version of one of my favorite films,” said Broitman. “I remember going to the movies with my parents to see ‘A Christmas Story’ and delighting in its humor.”

Broitman grew up in Chicago and first starting acting while in junior high school. He has been passionate about acting ever since and attended the prestigious Goodman Conservatory of Drama at DePaul University where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting and was the recipient of the Stanley Talent Scholarship.

An extremely busy actor on stage and in film, Broitman cited some of his favorite recent roles: Aufidius in Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus” with Flaneur Productions; John in David Mamet’s “Oleanna” with the Workhouse Theatre Company; and Colonel Brandon in “Sense and Sensibility” with the Cromulent Shakespeare Company. He has also participated in two Minnesota Fringe Festivals as well as having conceived, directed and performed two one-man shows, – “Wallflower” and “Sunday School.”

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Seniors reminded to take advantage of new drug plans STATEWIDE - More than a dozen organizations from across Wisconsin have once again come together to urge Wisconsinites covered by the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit to take advantage of the open enrollment period that begins on Saturday, Nov. 15 and runs through the end of the year.

“With all the new plan and benefit options available, Wisconsin patients have the ability to tailor their benefits to meet their medical and financial needs,” said Jim Hoegemeier of The ARC Wisconsin. “We are encouraging all of our members to go to www.medicare.com or call 800-MEDICARE as soon as possible to find the benefit that fits their needs.”

There are 53 different Medicare prescription drug benefit plans available in Wisconsin. Plans contain a variety of co-pays and coverage depending on location and medications covered. Patients can compare plans using the People Change; Plans Change enhanced prescription-drug plan finder if they haven’t done so already.

In addition, many low-income seniors may be able to receive additional help paying for their prescription drugs. To determine eligibility for this benefit, patients can call the Social Security Administration at 800-7721213 or visit their local Social Security office.

“There is help available to seniors who need it,” ex-

plained Peter Bakken from the Wisconsin Council of Churches. “We hope the open enrollment period will give these folks the opportunity to connect with all the assistance available to them under the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit.”

The Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit boasts a more than 80-percent patient satisfaction rating and now is offering more plans than ever before. Plan details and options are available at www.medicare.gov or by calling 800-MEDICARE. Patients can enroll in new plans now through Dec. 31. - from Medicare Rx Acess Network

Grantsburg Public Library Drawing When you’re in the library be sure enter to win the game Pictureka. Parker Brothers donated the game in recognition National Reading Week. Winner will be notified Monday, Dec. 1.

Chapter books for young readers “Nancy Drew and the Glee Club,” “Dragon Slayer’s Academy,” “Fairy Realm,” and “High School Musical,” inspired by the Disney Channel movie.

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“Into the Woods”

The cast of “Into The Woods” poses for a group photo. The play was held in the St. Croix Falls auditorium in the new elementary school over the weekend.

Bridgette Bayle is Jack’s mother and Jace Marek is Jack from “Jack and the Beanstalk.”

Alicha Greenlee is Cinderella, Ben Anderson is the baker, and Anthony Locken is the steward.

Mirielle Francis is Red Riding Hood, Brandi Swenson is Little Red Riding Hood’s mom, and Dillon Peterson is the wolf.

Dillon Peterson is Cinderella’s Prince, and Zack Nelson is Rapunzel’s Prince.

Photos courtesy St. Croix Falls yearbook staff.

Pastries for Parents

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG - Grantsburg Middle School parents were invited to come and celebrate National Book Week with their children on Friday, Nov. 14, at the Grantsburg Middle School.

At a special Pastries for Parents event, parents enjoyed a morning pastry with their child and had a chance to hear their child read. Each student was also able to select a new book, which added to the event for everyone.

Sally Craven, district reading specialist, said various grants she has obtained made the event and book giveaway possible. One of the Grantsburg School Board’s goals is to strengthen parentschool connections. The Pastries for Parents event was just one of many the fourth-graders will be having for their parents this year.

Genna Erickson and her dad, Eric, enjoy reading together at the Pastries for Parents event held at the Grantsburg Middle School on Friday, Nov. 14. - Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Niki Olson and son Austin found a quiet place in Austin’s classroom to share a scary story. Grantsburg fourth-grade classes enjoyed having parents and friends come and read with them last week during a special Pastries for Parents event at the Grantsburg Middle School.

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Burnett Medical Center celebrates milestone with expansion project completion

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG – Burnett Medical Center has come a long way since 1930 when the original hospital building was completed and the first patient walked through its doors.

Major building projects from 1970 through the present have continued to bring improved health services to Burnett County.

On Sunday, Nov. 16, BMC held an open house celebration for the center’s latest milestone, the completion of its master facility plan which included the

Grantsburg Chamber of Commerce President Ronda Tabor presented a plant to Burnett Medical Center CEO Gordy Lewis at the center’s Nov. 16 open house as center board Chairman John Sauerberg gets ready to cut the ribbon, officially opening the facility’s new expansion. Looking on are chamber representatives Bill Hunt, Duke Tucker and Greg Peer.

John Sauerberg, chairman of the Burnett Medical Center Board of Directors, opened the program at the center’s open house by declaring the event a celebration of hometown health care. Sauerberg said this was not only a dedication of the center’s new expansion but was a dedication to the people. “We want to be your health care provider,” Sauerberg told the large group attending the Nov. 16 open house.

integration of the local clinic with the hospital, the construction of a new emergency room and the relocation and expansion of other internal departments.

In his remarks to open house visitors, BMC CEO Gordy Lewis spoke of the center’s bright future while taking time to reflect on BMC’s past.

Calling it “our bedrock,” Lewis recognized the BMC board thanking present and past members for their leadership, years of service, vision and commitment to the community.

Speaking of the newly completed expansion, Lewis commented, “It is wonderful to have this new brick and mortar

and I am sure everyone realizes, as I do, the real foundation of any organization, any community, are the people that make up that organization and community and it is upon that foundation we build.”

Lewis told the audience BMC is working hard every day to provide the community with quality care that is comprehensive, complete and convenient.

“We focus on being your provider of choice as the Heart of Hometown Healthcare,” he said.

Lewis said he was proud and thankful for BMC’s staff.

Andrew Lewis, son of Burnett Medical Center CEO Gordy Lewis, greeted those coming to the medical center’s open house with a big grin. Andrew took his greeting job very seriously; making sure everyone attending received a program.

“Team BMC steps up every day to answer the higher calling of health care.

These professionals give of their time, talent and treasure and are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of those we have the privilege to touch every day whether during a visit to our emergency room or clinic, or care at the bedside or within our resident’s home in the Continuing Care Center.”

“We have a deep bench on our health care team with talented and highly

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Brent Blomberg, Merlin Johnson, Bill Hunt and Stan Peer along with many other community members attended Burnett Medical Center’s open house on Sunday, Nov. 16.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Burnett Medical Center Board Chair John Sauerberg and CEO Gordy Lewis cut the ribbon at BMC’s open house celebrating the completion of the center’s expansion project.

Mary Poretti, talked with Burnett Medical Center CEO Gordy Lewis at the center’s Nov. 16 Sunday afternoon open house.

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BMC, from page 16

Festival Theatre prepares for holiday play

skilled professionals who collaborate with visiting specialists to provide hometown care,” Lewis said of BMC’s services, calling it “a vibrant health care tapestry.”

Lewis cited a nationally based patient satisfaction survey (with a 1,700 hospital database), which ranked BMC in the 91st percentile of all hospitals for overall satisfaction.

Lewis thanked visitors for helping BMC celebrate this milestone and asked them to share their impressions of the new facilities with friends and neighbors.

Tim Sessions of BWBR Architects spoke about Burnett Medical Center’s vision. Sessions said architects get their vision from the staff. “I have to give a lot of credit to the BMC staff.

You should be very proud of this organization and where they are going to take this facility.”

Burnett Medical Center CEO Gordy Lewis welcomed guests to the center’s open house held Sunday, Nov. 16 in the center’s newly expanded facility. “The center has great people, a rich history a bright future,” said Lewis, who went on to praise the medical center board and staff. Lewis said he was, “Most thankful for Team BMC. We have a team assembled and ready to give you quality care. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in the people we have the privilege to service.”

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

ST. CROIX FALLS - The old Vaudeville house in downtown St. Croix Falls is in transition as the theatre company prepares for the final play in the 2008 season – “A Christmas Story,” by Jean Shepherd which was adapted for the stage by Philip Grecian. Youth actors have been cast and are in preliminary rehearsal mode while technical director, Rod Sietsema, is making room for the Indiana home of Ralphie Parker’s family.

“Having just come off record-setting audiences for ‘Arsenic and Old Lace,’ we’re expecting a lot of excitement at the theater for “A Christmas Story,” which opens Nov. 29,” 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.”

“A Christmas Story” is sponsored

by St. Croix Regional Medical Center and stars Jeff Broitman as Ralph Parker who looks back upon a very memorable holiday season in his boyhood home of Hohman, Indiana.

Playing young Ralphie Parker are Dio Aluni of St. Croix Falls and John Dikkers of Luck. Ralphie’s parents are played by Joe Wiener and Leigha Horton.

Tickets are on sale now for “A Christmas Story,” which runs Saturday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 28, at Festival Theatre in downtown St. Croix Falls. Single tickets for adults are $25 or $12.50 for youth. Group discounts and Flex Passes are available

for this production. In addition to 18 performances for the general public, there are six school matinees for public, private, and homeschool groups.

For additional information see the theatre’s Web site at festivaltheatre.org or call 715-483-3387. - from Festival Theatre

The major prize arrived at Festival Theatre last week and Joe Wiener helped unpack the famous Leg Lamp. - Photo submitted

Nelson kindergarteners enjoy building with blocks

Burnett Medical Center Health Information manager Tamra White gave tours of BMC’s new facilities to those attending the center’s Nov. 16 open house.

Janelle Smestad, occupational therapist at Burnett Medical Center, showed open house visitors the center’s new therapy area. The Nov. 16 celebration at the medical center invited the community to come and see the newly completed expansion.

Kindergarten boys and girls like to use blocks of various colors, sizes, and shapes to build towers, castles, houses, barns, trucks, and other original creations. Anthony Simmons, a student in Janice Teigen’s kindergarten class at Nelson School, built a tall tower, carefully adding each block to see how tall he could make it before it crashed. The expressions on his face show how he first studied what he was doing, then anticipated what might happen, and finally smiled as he watched it fall, ready to rebuild even taller. – Photos submitted

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“The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” GRANTSBURG - The cast of “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” was “right on target” with their performance Saturday night. The play, filled with funny lines and antics “aimed” to give the audience lots of laughs, really “hit the mark.” The spoof of the classic tale of Robin Hood was presented by the Grantsburg High School drama department at the Grantsburg High School auditorium, the weekend of Nov. 14-16. - Priscilla Bauer

Tyler Myers as the heroic Robin Hood declares his love for the lovely Lady Marian played by Lydia Benge Briggs in the Grantsburg High School drama department’s production of “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood.” – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

The Sheriff of Nottingham (Mitch Evenson) and Prince John (Nathan McConnell) give a wicked laugh as they conspire against Robin Hood.

Watching the very evil duo’s plotting for power provided lots of entertaining moments for the audience of “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” presented by Grantsburg High School drama students Saturday evening.

Robin Hood (Tyler Myers) takes serious aim with his trusty bow and arrow as he practices for an archery competition to win the hand of his true love, Lady Marian. Tyler Myer hit a bull’s-eye with his portrayal of the good-hearted Robin in “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood.”

Jennifer Lisiecki had the audience in stitches with her hilarious portrayal of Lady Marian’s lady-in-waiting during the Saturday evening performance of “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood.”

The Sheriff of Nottingham (Mitch Evenson) seemed confused by an odd looking bride as the disguised Robin Hood (Tyler Myers) sneaked a smile.

Myers’ clumsy attempt to fool the sheriff by donning bridal attire drew roars of laughter from the audience attending the Grantsburg High drama department’s humorous presentation of “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” Saturday evening.

Tyler Myers laments his predicament, imprisonment in the Dungeon of Demise by the Sheriff of Nottingham.

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Arlene Growt and Bill Beetcher, Landmark Masonic Lodge. – Photo submitted FREDERIC – Arlene Growt presented this hand-crocheted emblem of the Masonic Fraternity in memory of her husband Ray Growt, to the Landmark Masonic Lodge. He was active in the Masonic Fraternity for over 48 years.

Oyster stew was a specialty Ray enjoyed

making; members of his Lodge always looked forward to this annual treat.

Crocheting is one of Growt’s hobbies; she made this hanging as a gift for Ray. It truly was a labor of love. Growt is a member of the Frederic Eastern Star Chapter. - submitted

SNOWS partner with Wayne’s Foods Plus to donate to Frederic Food Shelf

The Snow Neighbors of West Sweden snowmobile club partnered with Wayne’s Foods Plus in order to donate 10 Thanksgiving dinners, for 10 different families, to the Frederic Food Shelf. Wayne’s Foods gave the SNOWS a turkey at no charge and took an additional 10 percent off of the rest of their total purchase for the food shelf. Pictured at the food shelf with one of the dinners (L to R): Vonnie Anderson, SNOWS member, LaVonne Boyer, food shelf worker and Doreen Coen, SNOWS member. The SNOWS club maintains 35plus miles of trails north of Frederic and east of Hwy. 35. This year the SNOWS will be adding a new trail from the Skol Haus of West Sweden to the Trade Lake Store. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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OMC hosts gift shop grand opening OSCEOLA – Years of planning by the hospital’s auxiliary became a reality with the opening of Prairie Gifts in the Osceola Medical Center. Now the gift shop is celebrating with its grand opening Nov. 21.

“The Partners of OMC worked hard for many years to get this gift shop,” says Sara Cutts, guest services manager who oversees the gift shop. “This was brought about because they pursued their goal to get it here.”

The gift shop opened soon after the new medical center opened in September, and saw immediate success, Cutts said.

“It was amazing to see the turnout of people who came through our doors even just to say ‘hi,’” she said. “It’s exciting to have people say how great it is to have a gift shop at the hospital.”

The store is positioned to be one of the integral components for Partners fundraising, Cutts said. Proceeds of all sales will be used to benefit the causes the Partners have traditionally supported within the hospital, including medical and equipment needs. The vol-

unteer group also raises funds through its upcoming holiday Love Lights memorial celebration and annual muffin breakfast.

Prairie Gifts offers items typically found in hospital gift shops, such as snacks, beverages, greeting cards, baby gifts, home décor items, seasonal items, stuffed animals, bath and body items and mylar balloons. They also have contracted with Wildwood Flowers in Osceola to provide fresh flower arrangements, as well.

Prairie Gifts is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The one-day open house is Friday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Our volunteers are very excited about this gift shop. This has been a long time in the works for them, and to see their vision becoming a reality is especially rewarding,” says Cutts. – submitted

Bonnie Radcliff, (L), Sara Cutts and Darlene Gieser spent time getting the Osceola Medical Center’s new gift shop ready for its open house. Prairie Gifts, created through the efforts of Partners of OMC, will celebrate its opening Friday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds of all sales through the gift shop will be used by Partners to provide funds for medical and equipment needs. – Photo submitted

Treat your family to these Lighting Festival performances TALORS FALLS, Minn. – The Taylors Falls Lighting Festival will have two performances at the 1861 Methodist Church, 290 W. Government Street next to the 1855 Folsom House Museum, that children and adults alike will enjoy. On Saturday, Nov. 29, the hour-long presentation of “A Christmas Quilt” starts at 1 p.m. Festival Theatre actors Danette Olsen, Jim Walker and Marilyn Mays stitch together a quilt of stories and poems about the holiday season. They’ll make you think, laugh, cry and just be delighted. Admission is $2 for adults, 12 years and younger are free.

Sunday, Nov. 30, the winter concert performed by the St. Croix Valley Orchestra begins at 4 p.m. Children like to sit up close so they can see how the instruments are played and can hear the individual sounds as they blend together with the rest of the orchestra. Conductor Randolff Elliot sets the tone for each selection as he tells a little about the piece to be played. The acoustics and the quaintness of the church lend themselves to this wonderful treat. A freewill offering will be taken for the orchestra’s ongoing expenses.

No reservations are necessary for either performance. Just plan ahead, come and

The Taylors Falls Lighting Festival will have two performances at the 1861 Methodist Church, 290 W. Government Street next to the 1855 Folsom House Museum, that children and adults alike will enjoy. On Saturday, Nov. 29, the hour-long presentation of “A Christmas Quilt” starts at 1 p.m. Festival Theatre actors Danette Olsen, Jim Walker and Marilyn Mays stitch together a quilt of stories and poems about the holiday season. – Photo submitted be surprised.

The Lighting Festival takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28 – 30.

The complete festival schedule can be

found by visiting www.taylorsfallschamber.org. - submitted

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The event will begin with registration followed by a noon meal. It will also include a year-end financial report and the election of delegates to represent the county.

Accelerated Genetics personnel will update members on cooperative activities, including the latest information in the exciting world of Genomics, active sire lineup and future plans for cooperative success.

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Northwest United Educators celebrate American Education Week NORTHWEST WISCONSIN – Nov. 16-22 is American Education Week, an occasion that emphasizes the importance of teamwork and investments in public schools.

The National Education Association’s 87th-annual American Education Week spotlights the importance of providing every child in America with a quality public education from kindergarten through college, and the need for everyone to do his or her part in making public schools great.

NEA’s annual tagline, Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility, reflects the association’s calling upon America to provide students with quality public schools so that they can grow, prosper and

achieve in the 21st century.

“The public schools we have today are the product of the investments, ingenuity and commitments of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents,” remarked Steve Perala, president of Northwest United Educators, at a recent meeting. “Every great school is the result of successful teamwork that included students, educators, nurses, teaching assistants, secretaries, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, parents, and communities who all work together for a brighter future for all students.”

“I encourage everyone to celebrate public schools,” Perala said. “This is an opportune time to thank the parents and the community members who have been

our partners in education.

“I believe great schools benefit everyone, we know that it takes all of our working together to maintain Wisconsin’s tradition for strong public schools,” Perala said.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the communities represented by Northwest United Educators for your continued support, and to invite you to visit our schools so that you can see firsthand why the teamwork is essential to making sure that your communities’ schools remain great,” Perala said. from NEA

HollyDay set in St. Croix Falls ST. CROIX FALLS - In conjunction with Taylors Falls 24th-annual Lighting Festival, St. Croix Falls is welcoming visitors to their downtown for HollyDay in St. Croix Falls, Saturday, Nov. 29, from noon to 3 p.m.

Santa will be visiting with children at the senior center, downtown carolers will be out and about and businesses will have their doors open.

And that’s just the beginning of a month full of events in St. Croix Falls. The new eclectic restaurant in downtown, Grecco’s on the St. Croix, has weekly specials and cooking classes. A day to look forward to is Dec. 10, and their Italian wine dinner. Also right on Main Street, The Buzz Coffee and Dessert Shop, has many activities going on before the holidays. Friday, Nov. 28, is open Mike night at The Buzz, where local musicians will be highlighted, in a family friendly atmosphere, on their stage. Dec. 6, is their Toys for Tots concert/toy raiser. Just bring a new, unwrapped toy to the concert and receive a free Holiday CD featuring various Twin Cities artists performing original and traditional Christmas music. Then meet Santa at The Buzz on Dec. 13, and enjoy an evening of caroling by the fireside on Sunday, Dec. 21.

Festival Theatre opens their final professional theater production of 2008 on Saturday, Nov. 29, with “A Christmas Story.” It is a must-see for all families visiting town. Performances run most Thursdays at 2 and 7:30

p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Dec. 28. There are also a series of special events at Festival Theatre this month. It’s Date Night with the Village Pizzeria and “A Christmas Story” on Friday, Dec. 5, Ann Reed and Dan Chouinard in concert on Saturday, Dec. 6, a special Red Hat Matinee performance of “A Christmas Story” on Sunday, Dec. 14, and Monroe Crossing in concert on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Up on the hill, be sure to stop at the MarketPlace parking lot for your Christmas tree from the St. Croix Falls Lions Club. Then head over to the new Toy-riffic Video Games store in the Wal-Mart parking lot. They’re offering a holiday special through Christmas for their shoppers; buy one preowned DVD and get one free, or buy one DVD box set and get one at 50-percent off. See store for details.

Be sure to check out all the business in St. Croix Falls during the month of December. Downtown shops accommodate shoppers by staying open later throughout the month. For more information on local businesses visit www.scf.com. And for more information on the Taylors Falls Lighting Festival, visit www.taylorsfallschamber.org. - from St. Croix Falls Chamber of Commerce

St. Croix Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic opens ST. CROIX FALLS – Dr. Joy K. Zasadny is proud to announce the opening of St Croix Chiropractic and Wellness.

The clinic is located in the Century 21 Building at the intersection of Washington Street and Hwy. 8. In addition to traditional chiropractic care, other services offered at the clinic include nutritional assessment, and exercise and rehabilitation care.

Zasadny was born in Rochester, N.Y. Her family moved to Plymouth, Minn., when she was a small child. She graduated from Wayzata High School in

1997. She began her undergraduate work in Dubuque, Iowa, and Melbourne, Fa., finishing her Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science at Milligan College in Johnson City, Tenn. She graduated from Northwestern Health Science University in 2007 as a Doctor of Chiropractic.

She has worked for the Hennepin County Park System as a park service officer and lifeguard. She became very involved with the youth ministries at her family’s church which lead her to work as a canoe guide at Adventurous Christians, a resident camp on the Gunflint

Trail. She also served as student staff for Young Life in Brevard County, Fla. for two years while in college. She served as a national ski patrol member at Wolf Laurel in North Carolina and is in the process of renewing her ski patrol certification at Wild Mountain.

She is looking forward to involving her patients “in all the healthy activities this beautiful area has to offer.”

Zasadny notes she is excited and grateful to begin serving the St. Croix Falls area. New patients of all ages are welcomed and may call any time for an appointment: 715-483-9991. – submitted

Soaring with Scott

Scott Walby built this two-seater Challenger II in nine months. The motor is a Rotax 503, with a maximum speed of about 85 mph. The plane can reach a maximum height of 10,000 ft. Walby recently took his mother, Betty Fenton, flying near Bloomer. They flew above the Chippewa River and Jim Falls. – Photos submitted

LEFT: Betty Fenton and her son, Captain Scott Walby, of the Eau Claire Fire Department. Walby has been a fireman for 25 years.

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Haylee Doriott wins fifirrst place in Lions/Lioness Peace Poster Contest

Haylee Doriott won first place in the Siren Lions/Lioness Peace Poster Contest.

Participants of the Lions Peace Poster Contest participants from (L to R): Jessica Strabel, Sydney Erickson, Dave Smith K-12 art teacher at Siren holding the winning poster by Haylee Doriott, Whitney Plaster, Sophie Vasatka and Harriet Koball. – Photos submitted ple district and international rounds of competition. One grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners will be selected. The grand-prize winner includes a cash award of $2,500 plus a trip for the winner and two family members to New York City for the awards ceremony at Lions Day with the United Nations.

The 23 merit award winners will each receive a certificate and a cash reward of $500.

“Our club is cheering for Doriott as her poster advances in the competition, and we hope that her vision will ultimately be shared with others around the world,” said a spokesperson for the Siren Lions/Lioness clubs.

Locally, Doriott and five other students have been honored for their participation in the contest. Harriet Koball was awarded a honorable mention for second place. - submitted

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Webster fifirrst-quarter honor roll A Honor Roll Grade 5 Samantha Culver, Cassidy Formanek, Nicole Moretter, Nicole Hursh, Annika Hendrickson, Daniel Okes, Grant Preston and Connor Raschke.

Grade 6 William Cooper, Marissa Elmblad, Zachary Koelz, Madison Main, Katrina Matrious-Staples, Brett Richison, Carrie Rosenthal, Ryan Curtis, Nathanael Gatten, Ellora Schaaf, Ashley Davis, Alyssia Benjamin, Dade McCarthy, Mallory Daniels, Alec Gustafson and Julia Saraceno.

Grade 7 Harley Berthiaume, Brian Billings, Amysue Grieff, Mikayal Hatfield, Evon Maxwell, Kristine Watral, Paige Young, Lance Preston, Sydney Stellrecht, Jess Petersen, Steven Stoll, Aaron Dietmeier, Ashley Dietmeier, Alex Spafford, Aleah Heinz, Erik Larson, Jack Ralph, Roxanne Songetay, Cabrina Hopkins, Sarah Thielke, Robert Cook, Megan Hophan, Cullan Hopkins, Abby Houston, Michael Johnson, Ashley Starks, Janie Waltzing, Marissa Elliott and Alexandria Holmstrom.

Grade 8 Danielle Formanek, Samantha Perius, Amber Davis, Nikkita Emberson, Chelsey McIntyre, Brenna Nutt, Brianna

Phernetton, Gabriella Schiller, Cailea Dochniak, Jacob Hunter, Charles Mahlen, Kaleiah Schiller, Danielle Curtis, Alyxandria Hatfield, Emma Kelby, Matthew Smith, Cassandra Heller, Tessa Schiller, Brooke Bird, Darren Deal, Tianna Stewart, Amber Friel, Lori Benjamin, Cheyenne Matrious, Felicity Bell and Jacob Sargent.

Grade 9 Matthew Hophan, Olivia Kopecky, Andrey Mulliner, Brittany Maxwell, MacKenzie Koelz, Chelsea Larson and Mary Arnold.

Grade 10 Michael Billings, Shaina Pardun, Devin Greene, Mason Kriegel, Siiri Larsen, Connor Pierce, Breeana Watral, Michelle Gibbs, Greg McIntyre, Kayce Rachner, Jenna Anderson, Billie Ingalls, Samantha Kopecky, Jayme Mitchell, Bryana Andren, Tiffani Demarre, Alyssa Main, Chiara Colalelli, Kayla Duclon and Elise Windbiel.

Grade 11 Nick Doriott, Nolan Kriegel, Allison Leef, Bryan Krause, Phillip Preston, Chaz Heinz, Nicholas Koelz, Sarah Walsh, Bethany Nutt, Thitiwan “Pare” Seephueng, Benjamin Shives, Loreto Stange, Daniel Pope, Judson Mosher, Amanda Dupre, Violet Wilkie, Nichole Steiner and Kendra Spurgeon.

Grade 12 Kelsey Tretsven, Rose Kopecky, Brittany Flatten, Olivia Main, Catie Mahlen, Niels Van Vliet, Ashley Matrious, Eric Plath, Donald Holmes, Rebecca Smallwood, Ryan Clemmons, Dakota Gardner, Charles Bentley, Mitchell Elliott, Ashley Clay and Scott Stromberg.

B Honor Roll Grade 5 Tate Fohrenkamm, Alec Ralph, Toni Petersen, Kaela Lundeen, Jonathan Rein, Max Norman, Alabama Matrious and Keyaire Guernsey.

Grade 6 Alexandria Spears, Raelyn Tretsven, Brandon Johnson, Sean Martinez, Nicholas Robinson, Summer Bjork, Ciarra Lechman, Emilie Pope, Kelly Waltzing, Andrew Schrooten, Kendel Mitchell, Kenna Gall, Madeline Snow, Kimberly Thielman, Jessie Yezek, Megan Tyson, Casey Ritchey, Daniel Formanek, Alexis Frazee, Richard Bell and Taylor Elmblad.

Grade 7 William Arnold III, Logan Rutledge, Lindsay Schilling, Julio Calixto Rosas, Tamera Quatmann, Devon Rondou, Emma Robinson, Cybil Mulroy and Cassandra Kilgore.

Grade 8 Victoria Pope, Rebecca Saraceno, Carl Rachner, Cortland Summer, Deserae Thayer, Savana Arcand and Bobbi Davis.

Grade 9 Tatyana Pope, Kimberly Reed, Benjamin Leef, Joshua Baer, Miranda Burger, Alyce Deblase, Tanya Johnson, Shauna Rein, Felicia Paulzine, Sarah Nyberg, Matthew Elmgren, Melissa Gustavson, Joseph Erickson, Carenna Berrisford, Katlyn Payson, Austin Bork, Leslea Wiggins and Bradley Krause.

Grade 10 Christine Stoll, Austin Elliott, Nicholas Smith, Annie Kelby, Paige Lamson, Emily Roppe, James Wethern and Jack Taylor.

Grade 11 Trevor Fontaine, Karl Weber, Joseph Cook, Andrew Larson, Kevin Packard, Ashley Robinson-Madsen, Samuel Hope, James Erickson, Rachel Larson and James Heidenreich.

Grade 12 Nicholas Krinkie, Travis Moser, Rebecca Schrooten, Cassandra Anderson, Ryan Estridge, Travis Hughes, Zach Quigley and Jordan Werdier.

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BREAKFAST BREAKFAST 7-12 scones, K-6 breakfast bites, Uncrustable, cereal, juice, milk. cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH LUNCH Nachos, assorted toppings, cooked Pizza, raw veggies, cottage cheese carrots OR buffalo chicken salad.

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LUNCH Taco salad, tortilla chips, corn, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with juice and milk.

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BREAKFAST Mini pancakes, juice and milk.

LUNCH Pizza, veg., fruit. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

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BREAKFAST Pancakes and sausage.

LUNCH Chicken patty, potato wedges, green beans, mixed fruit. Alt.: Beef stew, bread stick.

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LUNCH Hot turkey sandwich w/gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, pumpkin bars. Alt.: Broccoli cheese soup, ham croissant.

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BREAKFAST Cook’s choice.

LUNCH Chili and garlic toast, juice bar.

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LUNCH Turkey dinner w/potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberries and cookie.

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CHURCH NEWS Thanking God in all things

Eternity!

Thanksgiving Day is a reminder for us to thank God for all his mercies and goodness. For some, the day becomes an opportunity to be thankful for a full meal and a relaxing time to watch a favorite football team on TV. For others, it is a day to express thanks for jobs, nature, family, health and bountiful provision. Still others reflect on the freedoms we enjoy in America. I’m especially thankful for living in America, where I can Perspectives have these columns published without restraint in secular newspapers.

Every day should be Thanksgiving Day. In fact, the Bible tells us to be thankful in all things and at all times. Does “in all things” mean in sickness, in the loss of a house to fire, at the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or a failed marriage? Could we be so thankful in such circumstances?

We have easy lives today compared to times past.

And we have Christ and easy access to corporate worship and fellowship with other believers. Those blessings alone are reason to give thanks always.

And when we give thanks in the hard times, God honors our thankfulness.

Paul, the apostle, is a great example of someone being thankful in all things. For years, he suffered beatings, shipwrecks, stoning, unpopularity, jail time and much more. Yet he tells us he learned to be content in all things. He and his helper even sang praises to God in jail one night, even after they were severely beaten.

Paul wrote these words: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! For his mercy endures forever.” (Psalm 107:1) “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Be thankful to him, and bless his name.” (Psalm 100:4) “…be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ…” (Ephesians 5:1820) Lord, we thank you for the life you have given us and for your presence in every circumstance that comes our way.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

(Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com)

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“Even from eternity I am He, And there is none who can deliver out of My hand; I act and who can reverse it?” Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel… (Isaiah 43:13-14) Eternity! Men have attempted to capture the essence of eternity, but their attempts are weak at best, and completely inadequate.

Here is how one person sought to describe eternity: “If you can imagine an ant marching around a steel globe the size of this planet. How long would it take that ant to wear a path one inch deep in that steel globe? How Preacher’s long would it take to wear a path one foot deep? Ten feet deep? The time it takes is only an inkling of eternity.” Even that illustration measures activity related to time.

In eternity, there is no time. How can we even begin to grasp the concept of eternity? If we could but capture its essence, it would be but for a fleeting moment, for we are quickly drawn back to the temporal; the here and now. But will you, for just a moment, imagine yourself standing before the judgment bar of God, as you hear the sentence pronounced, Depart, I never knew you (Matthew 7:23). Now try to imagine that you find yourself, like the rich man who refused to give unto Lazarus the things for which that beggar lacked, opening your eyes in torments. And so begins the punishment that you must now endure forever, time without end. If your punishment were to be for a million years, you might bear it, for after that first year you would know you have only nine-hundredninety-nine-thousand-nine-hundred-ninety-nine years to go. There would be a ray of hope that someday, though far, far removed, you would eventually be released from that torment. But my friend, in hell there is NO hope; NO release to be expected; NO cessation of the punishment that you will receive for your disobedience to God. Oh what despair! No longer will that television program have any importance. How you did in the stock market will be com-

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pletely insignificant. The closing balance of your bank account will seem so little, regardless of the dollar figure the bottom line might show. Those things that we placed so much importance on in this life will seem so trivial, so completely unimportant.

When Sir William Russel was sentenced to die, someone recorded that along the way to the scaffold he handed his watch to a friend and said, “Will you kindly take my timepiece and keep it? I have no use for it. I am now dealing with eternity.” When the time comes for us to enter eternity there are a lot of things we will no longer have any need of. One second after my heart beats its last beat, and I breath my last breath, I will realize that much of what I valued in this life will pale in comparison to what I will value in the life to come. One drop of water was of great value to the rich man; but alas he could not obtain it. And while he fared sumptuously every day while living upon the earth, he was a pauper the other side of death. Let us keep our priorities straight in this life, and when it comes time to depart the walks of this earth, may each one of us calmly and victoriously cast off those things that we cannot take with us, with the glorious expectation that we shall embrace that which is of lasting value when once we cross over the Jordan river into that eternal abode that awaits those who are faithful in this life. The question we must entertain now is, “Am I ready for Eternity?”

“Then He will answer them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’ “These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.“ (Matthew 25:45-46) “FOR THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE TOWARD THE RIGHTEOUS, AND HIS EARS ATTEND TO THEIR PRAYER, BUT THE FACE OF THE LORD IS AGAINST THOSE WHO DO EVIL.” (1Peter 3:12) Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He (Jesus) is righteous.” (1John 3:7) If readers have questions you would like answered in this weekly column or simply wish to know more about the Church of Christ, we would like to invite you to call 715-866-7157, visit our Web site at www.burnettcountycofc.com or stop by the church building at 7425 W. Birch St. in Webster. Sunday Bible class begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. We also meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Office hours are Tuesdays through Fridays 9 a.m. - noon.

Peace Lutheran sponsors meaningful Christmas giving DRESSER - Animals will take over Peace Lutheran Church in November and December.

The church is offering an opportunity to purchase animals like pigs, chickens, and goats as an alternative to commercial gifts. The sponsored animals help hungry families in the United States and around the world through Heifer International. Heifer International is a nonprofit organization rooted in the Christian tradition aimed at working for the dignity and well-being of all people. In exchange for your gift of money, you receive gift cards to give to family and friends for the holidays.

The public is invited to join the church in the challenge of raising $5,000 for the Gift Ark. The Gift Ark provides 15 pairs of animals to change lives. You may

share in this project by giving an animal or shares of an animal as Christmas presents. The gift will help families start on a journey to fulfill a seemingly impossible dream - to secure food and a source of dependable income.

This is an opportunity to do shopping without going to the mall and to help hungry people in the United States and around the world. In the words of Gandhi: “There are people in the world so hungry that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread.”

The project is sponsored by the Social Ministry and the Education Ministry of Peace Lutheran Church.

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OBITUARIES Joseph A. Stolarcyzk Joseph A. Stolarczyk, 72, of Marshfield, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Joseph was born on July 18, 1936, in Ashland, to Frank and Frances (Vaillancourt) Stolarczyk. He grew up in Mason and graduated from Drummond High School. He was united in marriage to Clairellen (Clairy) Pfeffer on Aug. 24, 1957, in Sanborn, and they celebrated over 50 years of marriage. Joe was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 1799, of Marshfield. He was also a past member of the Jaycees. Joe managed Consolidated Gas Station from 1958 until 1970. He worked at Consolidated Badger/AMPI as a licensed cheese maker/intake operator until his retirement.

In his younger years Joe was an avid baseball, basketball and softball player both in high school and as a young adult. He loved children, as was shown in raising seven of his own, as well as his many years of volunteer work. He was a Boy Scout Master through Sacred Heart School as well as a basketball coach for many years. He also coached Little League Baseball for his sons and many other fortunate youth who were blessed enough to learn the game from him. He loved all these kids like they

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were his own. He made every child feel special and worthy of any task he taught. Joe was a friend, mentor and loved by all.

He raised his family to love the Lord, be respectful, considerate and to have a servant’s heart, which is a true reflection of himself.

Joe is survived by his wife, Clairy; children, Terrie (Rick) Kitchner of Stratford, JoAnn Regele of Marshfield, Joe Stolarczyk of Mosinee, Mary Beth Pilz of Luck, Connie (David) Cox of Windermere, Fla. and David Stolarczyk of Marshfield; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one brother, Fritz (Bonnie) Stolarczyk of Mason; four sisters, Helen Albert of Eagle River, Marge (Paul) Hill of Highbridge, Jean Wickman of Mason and Rose Stuerr of Eden Prairie, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Janet Lee; son-in-law, Bob Pilz; two brothers, Frank and Tony Stolarczyk; and one sister, Janet Prince.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 17, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield, with the Rev. Peter Manickam. He was buried in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, with his grandsons, Shawn and Alex Kitchner, Nic Regele, Tyler and Travis Pilz, Landon, Logan and Dustin Cox serving as the pallbearers.

The Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Leone Alden of Frederic died Nov. 13, 2008, at the Frederic Care Center. She was 88 years old.

Leone was born April 13, 1920, at Frederic, the fourth of six children born to Victor and Cecelia Streed. She graduated from Frederic High School in 1937. As she wrote in her own words, “I think probably I am the only one of our class whose address has been Frederic my entire life.” She married the love of her life, Raymond Alden on Dec. 18, 1937, and together they built the farm on which they lived until she moved to town. She was an active member of the Good Cheer Club, St. Luke Methodist’s Women’s Group and the Women of the Moose. She also volunteered at the Frederic Library and Frederic Care Center.

She enjoyed an active life on the farm, watching wildlife, baking, knitting, crocheting, puzzles, “hitting the casino,” card playing, and reading. Leone was known for her good home cooking and hospitality.

She is survived by daughter, Judy and husband, Ray Domagala, of Clam Falls; son, Leon (Kathy) Alden of Amery; and daughter, Bonnie (Dan) Mattson of Marshfield; grandchildren, Robin (Greg) Severson, Scott Domagala, Brad (Paula)

Domagala, Patrick (Jenny) Alden, Deborah (Lawrence) Alden-Abrahamson, Jamie Minnick, Greg Alden, Lisa (Sam) Corgard, Sean (Nichole) Alden, Nicole (Brian) Kohls, Sara (M. Bubba) Mattson-Blume; great-grandchildren, Lindsey and Brady Severson, Lauren and Lexi Domagala, Sydney and Tessa Stephanie Domagala, (Danny) Hunter, Matthew Alden, Gabriel Minnick, Adam and Rachael Connolly, Rebecca and Mitchell Alden, Alisa and Orion Corgard, Ava, Mia, and Ethan Alden, Nathan and Timothy Kohls; sisters, Kathleen Alden and Myrtle (Floyd) Melander; brother, Douglas Streed; sistersin-law, Gwen Alden and Evelyn Alden; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; her parents; her sisters, Evelyn and Janet; and her granddaughter-in-law, Kelly Domagala.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 17, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Frederic, visitation were the Rowe Funeral Home. Interment was at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Frederic.

The Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic was entrusted with arrangements.

Larry Dale Moody Larry Dale Moody of Clam Falls, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, in a tragic logging accident. He was 54.

Larry was born April 11, 1954, to Donald and Lois (Sederlund) Moody in Siren.

He and his family moved to Alaska, where they resided until Larry was 5 years old.

Then moved to Clam Falls where they lived on the farm for many years. They moved to Bloomer and owned a restaurant, rooming house and hotel for two years.

They then moved back to the farm in Clam Falls for a few more years. His parents then purchased a farm in Milltown.

Larry’s grandma, Dene, had the Drive Inn in Milltown, where Larry met his future wife. Larry married Donna Jensen on March 9, 1974. Larry and Donna lived in Milltown for two years, then settled in the Clam Falls area where they reside today.

Larry worked burying cable for Tjader & Highstrom Company for the last 16 years but his passion was logging.

Larry owned/operated M&M Forest Products for about 25 years. His children were “tortured” every day by having to take little trips to, “look at trees.”

Larry’s love for his wife and family was obvious. In his leisure time, Larry loved hunting and fishing. Larry spent three decades hunting with his best friend, John Krehbiel. He enjoyed time spent with his family and friends playing cards, darts, pool, horseshoes and had fun helping his sons with their snowmobile watercross. If you knew Larry, you have been teased, hugged or

harassed by him. As a longtime member of Clam Falls Lutheran Church, he served on the church council and cemetery board for many years. He took pleasure in working and spent countless hours helping others.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; sons, Jason Moody of Lewis, Jody (Heidi) Moody of Siren; daughters, Jessica Bowen of Chetek, Jeanine Moody of Lewis; grandchildren, Timothy Moody, Denna Kurtz, Mercedes and Brady Moody, Tyler Molamphy, Gabriella and Isabella Bowen, Thomas, Mariah and Brandy Gravelle; parents, Donald and Lois Moody; brother, Rodney (Jacklyn) Moody; and many extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Darcel LoE Moody.

Funeral services are planned for Thursday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m. at Clam Falls Lutheran Church in Clam Falls, with visitation on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 4-7 p.m. at Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic.

Pallbearers will be Keith Schmidt, Paul Malinovsky, Rick Cook, Ed Peterson (Smiley), Mitch Larsen, Jack Giller, Eddie Rivers and Mike Radke. Honorary pallbearers were Scott Olson and Robert Erickson.

Burial will take place at Clam Falls Cemetery immediately following the service.

The Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic was entrusted with arrangements.

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Phyllis J. Wilson Phyllis J. Wilson, 86, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at Comforts of Home in St. Croix Falls, surrounded by her family.

Phyllis was born to Milo and Genevieve (Pickle) Jacobson in Luck, on June 3, 1922. She attended St. Croix Falls Schools and graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1939. She furthered her education in the secretarial field.

Phyllis married James Burnett Wilson Jr. in St. Croix Falls, on June 18, 1943. While Jim was in Vet School, Phyllis worked as a secretary in the Michigan State Capitol for upper-level personnel. After finishing school, Phyllis and Jim moved back to Milltown to start a veterinary practice that they owned and operated for 60 years. During this time, they raised three children: Dan, Patricia and Tom (Dugan). While living in Milltown, Phyllis was a member of the Milltown Lutheran Church, was active in the community and had many hobbies and interests. In 2005, they moved to St. Croix Falls and Phyllis became a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she was a deacon. She was also part of the Good Samaritan’s Auxiliary.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 62 years and sister, Doris Voltz.

Phyllis is survived by sons, Dan (Shirley) and Tom “Dugan” (Jeanine); daughter, Pat Hauge; seven grandchildren, Sandi (Larry) Hecht, Gaye (Jim) Hall, Tom (Carla) Hauge, Johnnie (Robin) Wilson, Mike (Stephanie) Wilson, Katy (Sly) Saccoman and Kelly (Troy) Lessman; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Mavis Riegel of Stillwater, Minn., and brother, Jack Jacobson of MacGregor, Minn.

Visitation was held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls. Services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, St. Croix Falls.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls was entrusted with the arrangements.

Donna Wimer Donna Wimer, 72, a resident of Danbury, died Nov. 16, 2008.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.

Burial followed at Danbury Cemetery.

A full obituary will be published in an upcoming edition of the paper.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

I N M E M O RY OF

SPC JUSTIN ROSS FA I R C H I L D A year has gone by oh so very fast, we still can’t believe you’re gone. You are so thought of every single day by family and friends, you were truly a wonderful young man to have in our lives. You were a treasure to have as a son, friend, a husband, grandson.

Until we meet again in the heavenly sky, we will continue to carry on your MEMORY. L o v e y o u r M o t h e r, L a u r a ; s i s t e r, L i n d s ay ; b r o t h e r, D a k o t a ; w i f e , K a t h e r i n e a n d a l l y o u r f a m i l y a n d f r i e n d s.

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OBITUARIES Lucille M. Schulze

Janet L. Emerson

Lucille M. Schulze, age 84 of Clear Lake, died on Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home Center in Amery, where she had been a resident for the past three years.

Lucille Mae Schulze was born on April 3, 1924, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Vern and Mae (Hedberg) Carlson. She grew up and attended school in Western Wisconsin, graduating from Pepin High School in 1942. Lucille attended teachers college in Superior, received her certificate, and began teaching kindergarten in 1945 at Clear Lake. She was married to Kenneth L. Schulze on July 22, 1946, at East Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Amery. Together they operated a dairy farm in Black Brook Township and raised two daughters, Ann and Lois. She attended summer school at River Falls to obtain her degree in elementary education, which she eventually finished at the UW-Superior. Lucille taught kindergarten in Plum City a short time before teaching in Glenwood City for many years. Lucille enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, and baking and was active member at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. In 1988, Lucille and Kenneth moved to the village of Clear Lake, right next door to the church. She kept busy in the Clear Lake community, helping with the Knotty Pine 4-H, the Clear Lake Museum Chronicle and transporting the elderly.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; daughter, Ann Nelson; parents, Vern and Mae Carlson; brother, Donald Carlson; in-laws, Albert and Esther Schulze and Gladys and Tryn DeCraciun.

She is survived by her daughter, Lois (Michael) Tervo of Hudson; son-in-law, Gregory A. Nelson of Osceola; grandchildren, Darron (Melanie) Nelson, Kyle Nelson, Lanae Nelson, Nathan (Lori) Tervo, Shannon (Jason Weiss) Tervo, Stacy (Bryan) Foster, Alissa Tervo and Jason Tervo; four great-granchildren; brother and sister, Leona Breitung and Lew (Jackie) Carlson; sisterin-law, Evelyn Carlson; relatives, family and friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 13, at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, with Pastor Bryan S. Anderson officiating. Organist was Marsha Scheuermann. The eulogy was read by Lanae Nelson.

Casket bearers were Bryan Foster, Stacy Foster, Darron Nelson, Kyle Nelson, Alissa Tervo, Jason Tervo, Nathan Tervo and Shannon Tervo. Interment was at Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake.

The Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home, Amery, was entrusted with arrangements.

Janet L. Emerson, age 62 of Barron, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008.

Janet Louise Emerson was born on Feb. 13, 1946, in Amery, the daughter of Orval and Emily (Strohbeen) Emerson. She was baptized on May 15, 1946, at the Zoar Evangelical Lutheran Church in Emerald and attended Liberty School in rural Clear Lake. Janet was confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Clear Lake on March 26, 1961. She later went on to St. Colleta’s School in Jefferson, where she received training as an assistant nurse’s aide. Janet lived a short time in New Richmond before moving to Barron. There she worked at the Barron Nursing Home for 13 years. During her time at the nursing home, she made many friends and became especially close to Joan Skolaski and Joe Nelson.

Following this, Janet lived in foster homes in Barron with John and Gussie Hughes and with Clyde and Eleanor Rhodes. Both of these caring families were instrumental in preparing Janet for independent living.

She later moved into an apartment at Woodland Manor in Barron with her friend and roommate, Joan. Janet enjoyed embroidery work, crafts and painting ceramics. She loved to travel on group tours and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Janet especially loved spending time with her family and friends, who were very important to her.

Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Orval and Emily Emerson; sister, Ora Emerson; and brother, Lawrence Emerson.

She is survived by brothers and sisters, Eugene (Jackie) Emerson of Fridley, Minn., LaMoyne (Renne) Emerson of Clear Lake, Delmar (Ann) Emerson of Stillwater, Minn., Oveila Emerson of Neenah; sister-inlaw, Nila Rae Emerson of Clear Lake; special friends, Joan Skolaski and Joe Nelson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 17, at the Grace Lutheran Church, Clear Lake. Pastor Ellery Groth and Pastor Jeffrey Seelow officiated. Judy Weber was the organist.

Casket bearers were Jay Emerson, Shannon Emerson, Jon Emerson, Daniel Smith, Patrick Emerson, LaMoyne Emerson Jr. and Robert Gehrman.

Interment was at East Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Alden Township.

The Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home, Clear Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Garfield Ernst Feske

Wilfred G. Wahl, 91, Cumberland, died Nov. 11, 2008, at Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake. He was born Nov. 2, 1917, in Lorain Township, to Max and Lillian (Glassel) Wahl. Wilfred spent most of his life on the family farm.

He was married in Pipe Lake, on June 23, 1979, to Esther (Spangberg) Worre who preceded him in death on June 2, 1988. Wilfred was also preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Olive and brothers Leonard, Max Jr. and Ronald.

He is survived by stepdaughter Arlene (Dean) Genson, Stone Lake; five grandchildren; brothers Alvin (Ollie) Wahl, Walla Walla, Wash., and Henry Wahl, Cushing, Minn.; stepsister June (Stanley) Wickman, Shell Lake; sisters-in-law Lenore Wahl, White Bear Lake, Minn., Beatrice Wahl, Barron, and Sueno Kobayaski, San Jose, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Nov. 14 at Christ Lutheran Church, Pipe Lake, with the Rev. Steve Miller officiating. Burial was in McKinley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Arnie Peer, Doug Rouzer, Daniel Johnson, Larry Verby, Norman Levy, Doug Potvin and Steve Farr.

The Skinner Funeral Home, Cumberland, was entrusted with arrangements.

Garfield Ernst Feske, Osceola, died at home on Nov. 15, 2008, after two years of declining health. He was 103 years old.

He was born Oct. 30, 1905, the seventh of nine children to Fred and Anna (Rosenow) Feske in East Farmington. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in East Farmington. His was the first class to be confirmed in English having much of his early catechism and church services in German. He attended Oak Lawn School and attended Osceola High School for a while staying in Osceola during the week and returning home on weekends until he became needed at home to help with the family.

Garfield cared for his parents and the farm for much of his adult life. He met Betty Mabry when she lived at the Feske home while teaching at Oak Lawn School.

They were united in marriage several years later on June 8, 1949, at Zion. Through the years, he participated on church council, school boards and farm cooperative association boards. He semi-retired in 1979 and took up woodworking as a hobby.

When he and Betty moved to Oak Ridge Drive in 1988, he continued this hobby using cherry and walnut wood from trees at the family farm.

Before age and declining health interfered, he and Betty were able to do some traveling in the United States enjoying time with relatives around the country.

He had the joy of celebrating his 100th birthday with hundreds of family and friends in attendance.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Anna; brothers, George and Carl (Laura); sisters, Emma (George) Kolberg, Wilma (Elmer) Larson, Mathilda (Henry) Arndt, Elsie, Lula (Arnold) Erickson and Lenora (Harold) Paulson.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Janet, Susan, Jeffrey, Jonathan (Kim) and David (Tammie); grandchildren, Kari , Eric, Jennifer, Samuel, Emma, Jacob Duer, Maleah and Shaylee; great-granddaughter, Alexa; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Zion Lutheran Church in Farmington with the Rev. C.G. Sengbusch, officiating. Interment was at the Oak Grove Cemetery.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

A SINCERE THANK-YOU

You have shared your stories, supplied hugs, sent flowers, gave memorials and joined us for a Celebration of Life service.

A special thanks to vocalists Karl Wicklund, Marci Wicklund and Gene Gronlund, and pianist Fran McBroom.

Thank you to Pastor Carl Heidel for officiating, Trinity Lutheran Church for the lunch and Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home for the arrangements.

The care and support from everyone is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, The Family of Delbert Wicklund

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Glenn R. Nelson Glenn Richard Nelson, 58, of Grantsburg, died suddenly Nov. 12, 2008, at Red Wing Care Center in Red Wing, Minn.

Glenn was born the second of three children to Harry and Helen Nelson on June 5, 1950, in Portland, Ore. raise in the Trade Lake area, Harry moved with his family to Grantsburg upon his retirement in 1964.

Glenn graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1964, receiving a letter jacket as manager of the football team, which he kept until his death.

Glenn worked in Grantsburg at Northern Manufacturing from 1976 until his health forced him to retire early in 2000.

Glenn loved Grantsburg, and more importantly, the people in it.

One of Glenn’s proudest achievements was not something he did, but rater something he didn’t do. A recovering alcoholic, Glenn entered treatment in 1986, never to have another drink, treasuring the AA medals he received in commemoration of his years of sobriety.

Glenn never forgot the date of an anniversary or a birthday, and the calls from him on these days, which were once a foregone conclusion, will be missed by all on these occasions.

He is survived by his sisters, Anona of Eau Claire, Nancy (Craig) Lundeen of Grantsburg; nephews, Martin Lundeen and Craig Lundeen Jr.; half-brother, Ralph (Martha) Nelson of Carlsbad, Calif., half-sister, Jean Anslow; sister-in-law, Ellen Nelson of Portland, Ore., and many nieces and nephews.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; halfbrothers, Leroy and Donald Nelson; half-sister, Joyce Nelson and niece, Jacki.

A memorial service will be held Friday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m., at Grace Baptist Church, Grantsburg.

The Edling Funeral Home in Grantsburg and Mahn Funeral Home in Red Wing, Minn., were entrusted with the arrangements.

William Bassett William (Wild Bill) H. Bassett Jr., 74, Trego died Nov. 10, 2008 at his home.

Bill was born on July 15, 1934, in Spooner to William and Sophia (Maday) Bassett. Bill was a veteran of the Cold War, serving in France. Bill worked as a truck driver for many years before starting Shady Pines RV in Spooner.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Chester Bassett.

Bill is survived by his sweetheart of many years, Shirley Thompson; daughters Brigitte (Craig) Hanson, Shell Lake, and Carol (Dave) Swanson, Minong; sisters Delores (Don) Christner and Pat (Hank) Johnson; brothers Leroy “Butch” (Jan) Bassett and Roger (Sandy) Bassett; sister-in-law Marie Bassett; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were Nov. 14 at Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home with Pastor Benjamin Kidder officiating. Interment followed at Northern Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemetery. Casket bearers were Jimmy Johnson, William Hanson, Barry Bassett, Barry Stewart, Kent Bassett, Jon Johnson and Don Taylor.

Military honors were accorded by the Spooner State Honor Guard.

The Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Lawrence W. Silbernagel

Loren Wayne Kammerud

Lawrence W. Silbernagel of Osceola died Tuesday, Nov. 11, at his home of complications from nonHodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 78.

Lawrence was born March 4, 1930, at Erskine, Minn., to William and Ann Silbernagel. On July 23, 1955, he married Betty Mae Boeser in Minneapolis, Minn. He worked as a truck driver for Century Motor Freight for 33 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. He enjoyed working in his garage, cutting wood and spending time with his grandchildren.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ann; and brother, Dan. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty; sons, Steve (Kristen) and Mark (Franca); daughters, Kim Flynn and Lisa Ratke; grandchildren, Rita, Anthony, Jacob, Derek Silbernagel, Jamie, Jessica and Joe Ratke; brothers, Bill, Fred and Ray; sisters, Luverne Penner and Mary Ann Burns; numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Osceola by Fr. Shaji J. Pazhukkathara. Music was provided by Mike and Peggy Olson.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

Loren Wayne Kammerud, 73, died Nov. 12, 2008, at Gables (Maple Manor), New Richmond, where he had been receiving loving and quality care for the past five years.

Loren was born July 18, 1935, to Henry and Alice in rural Polk County. Loren was baptized into the Christian faith at West Immanuel Lutheran Church and was a lifelong member. Loren was born developmentally disabled; his parents were told he would not live to his teenage years. He was fortunate to be born to parents who knew it was their responsibility to care for him, and they did that with love all of their lives. When both parents were gone, Loren was again fortunate enough to be able to move into another loving situation with his sister, Jean. Jean cared for Loren until his health worsened and he went to live at Maple Manor.

Although he had limitations, there were many things Loren could do: he could ride a bike, shovel snow, rake leaves and cut lawn. Loren’s philosophy was that it wasn’t the results that were important, it was all about the means to get there. Loren was well-known and loved in the Horse Creek area.

Loren was preceded in death by his parents; nieces, Kim Kammerud and Sheree Kammerud; greatnephew, David Becker and special friend, Jerry Kulzer; brothers-in-law, Milton Johnson, Landon Watson, Austin Hage, Darrell Millard and John Brunberg.

He is survived by sisters, Vivian Brunberg, Jean Watson and Judy Millard; brothers, Paul (Carol) and Pete (Diane) Kamerud; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; great-great-nieces and nephews; and godmother, Helen Dempster.

Services were at West Immanuel Lutheran Church, Osceola, on Saturday, Nov. 15, with Pastor Rexford Brandt officiating. Special music by Kayla Kammerud, Burt Kulzer and Diane Kammerud.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Floyd Magnus Swenson North Pole resident Floyd Magnus Swenson, 85, died on Nov. 8, 2008, at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.

Floyd M. Swenson was born in Grantsburg, on June 12, 1923. Floyd served in the Army during WWII. He and his friend, Willy Lundburg, had a milk run in Grantsburg, when they decided to go north to Alaska.

They left their families in 1951, and started trucking with Mitchell Truck and Tractor, which later became GYM Co. Once established, Floyd moved his family to Fairbanks. He was a Teamster until he retired.

After retirement, Floyd and his wife, Jen, helped his son Larry get Swenson Trucking and Excavating started by co-signing on his first two trucks. He and his son built 9-Mile Mini Storage. He oversaw that business until the day he died.

Floyd was a king regent for the North Pole Chamber of Commerce. He was a man of few words, but anyone that knew him well, knew he loved auctions, going to and having garage sales, cutting wood with his buddy, Woody, playing pranks on friends and driving around to all of his coffee stops to chat with friends.

Then he met his special friend, Jacqueline Huff, whom he loved traveling with. She was his love and caregiver until the end.

Floyd was preceded in death by his first wife, Jen; his second wife, Shirley; son, Larry Swenson; grandson, Shad Swenson; sister, Francis; and brothers, Erving, Kenneth, Russell and Donny.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James and Linda Swenson of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho; granddaughters, Crested Swenson of Eugene, Ore., Carrie Evans of Hayden, Idaho, Michelle Dickson, of Anchorage, Alaska, and Nichole Nickols of Auburn, Wash.; great-grandsons, Tyler Evans of Hayden, Idaho, Andrew Kozak of Anchorage, Alaska and William Nickols of Auburn; great-granddaughter, Rachel Evans, both of Hayden; and daughter-in-law, Sydni Swenson of North Pole, Alaska.

A memorial service was held on Monday, Nov. 17, at Chapel of Chimes.

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Edith E. Wiersma Edith E. Wiersma, age 90, formerly of Frederic, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at the Deerfield Gables Care Center in New Richmond.

Edith was born Aug. 6, 1918, to Charles and Minnie Taylor in West Sweden Township. Throughout her life she enjoyed quilting, baking, cards and gardening.

She is survived by her children, Beverly Shogren, Byron Brenizer, Eugene (Thera) Wiersma, Richard (Josie) Wiersma, Marilyn (Mike Divino) Wiersma and Esther Longseth; 17 grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren; sister, Mildred (Karl) Hillman; nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial services were held at Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, with the Rev. Mike Briggs officiating.

The Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic, was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

THANK YOU

The family of Nick Karels would like to extend a most sincere thank-you to everyone who has touched our hearts with prayers, visits, cards, memorials, foods, flowers and hugs.

Thank you to Pastor Art Bruning, Sheila Odegard and our friends at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg for assisting us in conducting the memorial service and providing whatever we needed. Thanks also for the delicious luncheon served.

A thank-you, also, to Linda Odegard, Linda Pederson, Joe Lener and Milton Johnson for the inspiring music and to Will Hayne for reading the eulogy.

Thank you to Edling Funeral Home for making the arrangements and giving care and support during this difficult time. And a special thank-you to Spooner Regional Hospice, North Ambulance and Burnett Medical Center for their compassionate care and concern.

All of your support in expressing your sorrow and comforting us is deeply appreciated and will not be forgotten.

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CHURCH NEWS Adoption is a blessing to be celebrated

blanket, etc. Tell him that his adoption was one of the happiest days of your life, and how you raced to the telephone to call all your friends and family members to share the fantastic news.

(Again, I’m assuming that these details are true.) This is the point: The child’s interpretation of the adoptive event is almost totally dependent on the manner in which it is conveyed during the early years. Most certainly, one does not want to approach the subject sadly, admitting reluctantly that a dark and troublesome secret must now be confessed.

Fourth, when the foundation has been laid and the issue is defused, then forget it. Don’t constantly remind the child of his uniqueness to the point of foolishness. Mention the matter when it is appropriate, but don’t reveal anxiety or tension by constantly throwing adoption in the child’s face. Youngsters are amazingly perceptive at “reading” these thinly disguised attitudes.

I believe it is possible, by following these common sense suggestions, to raise an adopted child without psychological trauma or personal insult.

••• Q: My 14-year-old boy is flighty, mischievous, irresponsible and lazy. If I don’t watch him very carefully, he’ll find ways to get into trouble – not really bad stuff, just stupid kid behavior. But I’m afraid I could lose him right at this time. What can I do to

Q: How would you go about telling a child he or she is adopted, and when should that disclosure occur?

DR. DOBSON: First, begin talking to your toddlers about their adoption before they can understand the meaning of the words. That way there will never be a moment when disclosure is necessary. To learn of adoption from a neighbor or other family member can be an awful shock to an individual. Don’t risk the devastation of a later discovery by failing to take the sting out of the issue in babyhood.

Second, celebrate two birthdays with equal gusto each year: the anniversary of her birth, and the anniversary of the day she became your daughter. That is a handy mechanism by which the fact of adoption can be introduced. It also provides a way to equalize the status of siblings. Biological children have a psychological advantage, which they sometimes lord over their adopted brother or sister. That one-upmanship is neutralized somewhat when the adopted child gets a second birthday.

Third, present the adoptive event as a tremendous blessing (as implied above) that brought great excitement to the household. Tell about how badly you and your wife wanted a baby to hold even though it looked like you wouldn’t get to raise another boy or girl. Then describe how the news came that “you had arrived,” and how the whole family celebrated and cheered. Let your child know your delight when you first saw him lying in a crib, and how cute he looked in his blue

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keep him on track?

Dr. Dobson: It is most important to keep your rambunctious youngster moving. If you let him get bored, he’ll find destructive ways to use unstructured and unsupervised time. My advice is to get him involved in the very best church youth program you can find. If your local congregation only has four bored kids in its junior high department and seven sleepy high schoolers, I would consider changing churches.

I know doing that could be disruptive to the rest of your family, but it might help save your volatile kid.

This can be done not only through church activities but also by involvement with athletics, music, horses or other animals, and part-time jobs. The hope is that one of those options will grab his fancy at some point, and his boundless energy will be channeled into something constructive. Until then, you must keep that energetic kid’s scrawny legs churning!

••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995(www.family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.

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New pastor arrives EUREKA – Eureka Baptist Church has recently called Pastor Gary Merchant as their new pastor, beginning Nov. 9. Merchant and his wife, Diane, reside in Eureka Township and have three adult children, one of which

resides in the area. The church is planning on having a special Thanksgiving service Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 7:30 p.m., with a pie social following. They will have a candlelight Christmas service Sunday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m.

The general public is invited. Eureka Baptist Church is located off of Hwy. 87 and 210th Avenue, in Eureka Center. Call Merchant for any further information at 715-646-9396. – submitted

Church listings sponsored by the following area businesses: BREMER BANK, N.A. Full-Service Banking Member FDIC Frederic - Danbury - Siren

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Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE Hwys. 35 & 48 Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

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HAULING

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FREDERIC

Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

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Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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Church Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road. Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastors Julie Brenden & Nanette Hagen Hinck Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E.; Mark E. Hall, Pastor Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9 a.m. Prayer & Praise Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m. Worship Service

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 483-1357 and 755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, 715-640-1450 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday Service at 10 a.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 Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Mark Richardson & Pastor Rob Lubben 1947 110th Ave., Dresser, 715-755-2562 Sun. Contemp. Wor. 8:15 a.m.; Folk & Gospel Wor., Adult Ed & Sun. Schl. 9:30; Trad. Wor. 10:45 a.m.

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws

Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; 472-8153, Office/Kit. - 472-2535 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m.; Fellowship 10 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during school year; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Larry Juergenson - 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 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Arthur Bruning, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastors Julie Brenden & Nanette Hagen Hinck; 648-5323 or 648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:15 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Pastor John Siedschlag, Phone 866-5406; Church Phone 866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m; Sun. Wors. - 9:30 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 11:00 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 E-mail: peace@centurytel.net Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Bob Sinclair Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:40 a.m.; Confirmation Wed. 6 p.m.; HS Youth Wed. 6 p.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 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.

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791Roger Pittman, Pastor Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 10 a.m.

Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - GRANTSBURG Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 Sat.: 4:30 p.m. St. Dominic; Sun.: 8:30 a.m. Immaculate Conception; 10:30 a.m. St. Dominic Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

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

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Pastor John Siedschlag Home 715-866-5405; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

ASSEMBLY

Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Pastor Bruce Stunkard Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sun. School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 327-4436 Sun. Worship - 10 a.m.; Child care available during service 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

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Worship - 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship after service.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastor Ray Reinholtzen, Douglas Olson and Roger Kampstra Services begin at 9:30 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Larry Juergensen - 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

Pastor Scott Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

Pastor Gary Tonn Praise Time 8 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:20 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 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

Pastor Larry Hendry Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 11 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m.

Sun. or by appt.

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

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

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls Phone - 715-472-2258 Bible Study - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m.

WESLEYAN WOODLAND WESLEYAN

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

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Pastor Marty Nolet Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

Hwy. 70 East, 689-2271 Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School (ages 4 thru 12th grade), Fellowship, Adult Bible Class at 9:15 a.m.

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

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

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

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

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.

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

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.

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

EVANGELICAL

140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod)

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.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

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.

1614 CTH, North Luck; Mark E. Hall, Pastor Office Phone 472-2605 Dial-A-Devotion 472-2345 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults - 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Phone 327-4340, 327-8384, 327-8090 Pastor David Almlie Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHED.

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Wor. - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod)

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 646-2357 Mel Rau, Pastor Sunday Worship & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:40 a.m.

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

PRESBYTERIAN

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Alan J. Hagstrom, 715-294-3195 Adult Class - 9 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Wor. 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. School 9:15 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 857-5580, Parsonage - 822-3001, TR Office - 822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

PRESBYTERIAN

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8:15 a.m., Thurs. 11:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 Mtg. @ Osceola Elementary School Sun. Service - 9:45 a.m.

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

EVANGELICAL

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl.-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Gary Merchant, 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 Sun.: 8:15 a.m. Adult Sun. Schl.; 8:30 a.m.

Sun. Schl. for Pre-K to Sr. High; 10 a.m.

Morning Worship.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Wor. 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - OSCEOLA

Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-2572 Brodie Schock, Youth & Outreach 722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Doc_Haralson@Centurytel.net Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. Schl. 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

Loc. across from elemen. schl. on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. Schl. for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Kevin Millen Associate Pastor Jim Carmon Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Jack Martiny 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Morn. Wor. 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

523 1st St., Clayton 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN Fr. Robert McMeekin, pastor 715-220-5111/hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Lori Ward, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COM\MUNITY

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Reverend R.A. Luebke Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.

Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are” Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

MERCY FELLOWSHIP

26390 Lakeland Ave., Webster (Hwy. 35 across from Wayne’s Foods & DNR) Pastor Doug Quenzer, 715-866-7006 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Sun. Schl. 8:45 a.m.; Adult Class 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Asst. Pastor Ken Janes Sun. School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Baylee Kelton has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Peggy Kelton. Baylee’s hobbies include playing soccer and reading. Her favorite subject in school is math, and she is very good at it. Baylee is a very hard worker in school, and comes every day ready to learn. Baylee enjoys spending her free time with her uncles.

Charlie Lindberg has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Joe and Tammy Lindberg. Charlie is an honor student who is extremely conscientious and thorough. He has an excellent work ethic, is a classroom leader on projects and participates well. Charlie is involved in playing trumpet in band and playing basketball. He enjoys playing bass guitar and reading.

Corrie Pearce has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Rebecca and Dan Pearce. Corrie is a strong academic student. She has good work habits, helps others and likes helping teachers with organizing things. Corrie works at Jonzy Market in Balsam Lake. She enjoys riding horse, four-wheeling and being outside. She plans to go to college in the medical field.

Mackenna Johnson has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Nina and John Northquist and Jason and Doni Jo Johnson.

Mackenna works hard each day and has shown great improvement in reading and math. She is a good role model. Mackenna likes math and reading. She enjoys playing hockey and basketball, riding horse and playing on the computer.

Geoffrey Maiden Mueller has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Spike and Mary Maiden Mueller.

Geoffrey has a positive and pleasant attitude in class. He is in band, River Falls Orchestra, soccer and Boy Scouts. Geoffrey enjoys reading, playing video games, riding bike, watching TV, playing outside and camping.

Blake Rust has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Tom and Kiersten Johnson.

Blake shows dedication and discipline in his art class. He strives to achieve his own personal goals. Blake works part time at the Luck Library. He enjoys biking, hunting, fishing and fourwheeling. Blake plans to work for the DNR in the future.

Beau Blesi has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in third grade and the son of Brian and Susan Blesi. Phy ed is Beau’s favorite subject in school. He also enjoys art, because he likes to draw and do different projects.

Beau enjoys skating and playing video games. He has a collection of seashells and stuffed animals.

He might be a banker when he is older because he is responsible with his money. Beau is very polite.

Mackenzie Erickson has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Ray and Tina Erickson. Mackenzie’s attitude has been both mature and positive this school year. Her favorite color is blue and favorite subjects are science and P.E. Mackenzie admires her grandmother because she is very helpful to her.

Danielle Peterson has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week.

She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Lynette Mellum and Mark Peterson. She has two sisters, three horses, 12 cats and two dogs. Danielle enjoys knitting/crocheting and riding horse.

She is active in Girl Scouts and knitting club. Her favorite subject is math. Dani is a wonderful student who works hard and is extremely organized.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Breck Mangen has been chosen Siren Elementary School's student of the week. He is in first grade. Breck is always on time for class and eager to learn. He participates in class discussions and is willing to help out any student that needs help. Outside of school, he enjoys playing with his friends and spending time with his family. He is a pleasure to have in class.

Mitchell Frommader has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Amy and Bruce Frommader. Mitchell is a genuinely nice kid that gets along with his classmates and teachers. All assignments are done well and with a high degree of effort. Mitchell works at Family Foods. He enjoys hunting, fishing, skateboarding, wakeboarding, snowmobiling and being outside. He plans to continue his education at tech school or college.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Kelsey Harvey has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in kindergarten and the daughter of Jake and Patti Harvey. Kelsey enjoys the writing center and reading books at free play. She always has a smile on her face. Kelsey is helpful to friends and always willing to share. She is polite and kind to everyone she meets.

Claire Palmquist has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Greg and Kathy Palmquist.

Claire loves art class and is active in Girl Scouts. She was nominated because she has such a positive attitude and is always willing to help the teacher and other students.

Stephanie Taylor has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of Greg and Normita Taylor.

Stephanie is a very hard worker.

She carries a 3.9 GPA. Stephanie plays volleyball, is very artistic and loves to draw. She is always courteous and always has a smile.

Stephanie plans on attending college after high school.

Coleton Peterson has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is the son of Virginia Daniels and Joseph Peterson. Coleton enjoys music class, phy ed, art and reading. He has very good classroom manners and is a friend to all. Outside of school, he likes to play football and ride four-wheelers.

Kenna Gall has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Kari Budge.

Kenna is a pleasant student who is polite, hardworking, funny and cooperative. Her favorite subject is math. Kenna is involved in band and plays the flute. Kenna likes to play volleyball and read.

Her pets at home include two dogs, two cats and a fish. She wants to become a pastry chef.

UNITY

Ellie Miller has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in first grade and the daughter of Grant and Tobie Miller. Ellie truly is a wonderful role model to the other students. She is a great friend to others and is very respectful to adults. Ellie is a really nice girl.

Josh Stage has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Kelly and Robin Stage. Josh is a good, respectful student and he has a great attitude. He has great concern for his academics. Josh enjoys class and wants to do well. He puts forth great effort and is kind. He always has a smile and lots of energy.

Casey Matrious has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Kelly Benjamin. Casey is very dedicated to her projects. She stays on task and has a great attitude. Casey is very courteous and helpful in the classroom. She is involved in volleyball and basketball. Casey enjoys sewing and going to movies with friends. Her future plans include college.

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NOVEMBER THURSDAY/20 Amery

• Stamping and scrapbooking at the senior center, 9:30 a.m., 715-268-6605, www.ameryasc.org.

• Amery Visually Impaired meeting at the senior center, 1:30 p.m., 715-268-6605, www.ameryasc.org.

Balsam Lake

• Red Cross infant/child CPR class at the Red Cross office, 5:30-9:30 p.m., 715-485-3025 or www.scvarc.org.

Frederic

• 500 Cards Night at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• Frederic Lioness Club to meet at 5:30 p.m. at Sunrise Apartments for supper and meeting, 7 p.m.

Luck

• American Legion & Auxiliary #255 meetings at Luck Village Hall, 7 p.m.

• Luck Area Historical Society meets at the museum, 1 p.m.

Siren

• American Legion Post 132 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Siren Village Hall.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.; Skipbo, 11 a.m.-noon; blood pressure, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Genealogy meeting & potluck, 12:30 p.m.; 500 cards, 6:30 p.m., at the senior center.

• Diabetics Night Out Program at the medical center, 5-7:30 p.m., 800-828-3627, 715-4830248.

FRI. & SAT./21 & 22 Cushing

• 5th-annual Women’s Holiday Extravaganza at the community center. Fri. 3-8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 715-483-2610.

Coming events

Operation Christmas and the Mitten Tree have begun.

Shown is the tree on display at Bremer Bank in downtown Frederic waiting for donated gifts. Those who have been busy knitting and crocheting items for the tree may now bring them to the bank. Warm items such as sweaters, scarves, hats, mittens and gloves are needed and can be handmade or bought. There is yarn at the bank that one can pick up and take home to make their specialty item or items for the tree. They can also put under the tree childrens gifts as well as adult’s gifts, all unwrapped items. Time is getting short so please drop off your items soon as the gifts will be delivered to Balsam Lake on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Times are tough for everyone, but always remember those who have less or nothing. ‘Tis the season for giving. - Photo/text from the Frederic Lioness Club

Webster

WEDNESDAY/26 Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

THURSDAY/27 Frederic

• No cards. Thanksgiving.

Luck

• Thanksgiving Day dinner at Bone Lake Lutheran Church, noon. Call 715-472-2535 for reservations no later than Nov. 24.

St. Croix Falls

• Senior center closed for Thanksgiving.

Siren

• Annual community Thanksgiving dinner at senior center, noon-2 p.m., 715-866-4878.

FRI.-SUN./28-30 Cushing

• Bratach Sith Studio show at the home of Julie Crabtree Pfannes, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 715648-5779.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• 24th-annual Lighting Festival. downtown, www.taylorsfallschamber.org.

Balsam Lake

Cumberland

FRI. - SUN./21 - 23 • Bratach Sith Studio show at the home of Julie Crabtree Pfannes, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 715648-5779.

• Fire department’s 13th-annual hunters supper at the town hall, 4 p.m.-?.

• Holiday craft party preparation for kids, at Luther Park Camping & Retreat Center, noon-4 p.m., 715-656-7244, retreats@lutherpark.com.

FRIDAY/21 Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Annual bake sale at the RiverBank, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. All proceeds to Polk County Operation Christmas.

• Bridge, 10-noon; Bingo, 1 p.m., at the senior center.

Siren

• VFW Post 1256 annual spaghetti dinner, 47:30 p.m. Silent auction & bake sale starting at 2 p.m.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Turkey Bingo by the Lions Club at the community center, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY/22 Amery

• 21st-annual bazaar and bake sale at senior center, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-268-6605.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.; Skipbo, 11 a.m.-noon; 500 cards & Dominos 12:30 p.m., at the senior center.

FRIDAY/28 • ETC art expo and sale at the Fine Arts Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cushing

Luck

• Take off pounds sensibly, at senior center, 5:30 p.m., 715-472-2341.

• Ravishing Rubies Red Hat luncheon at Ike Walton’s Lodge in Danbury, noon.

New Richmond

• The SPACE presents “Escanaba in da Moonlight,” 7 p.m., 715-246-3180.

Balsam Lake

• Polk County Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at the government center, 1-3 p.m., 715483-8413.

Danbury

Dresser

• Bethesda Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar & Lunch Too! 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Frederic

• Food & fellowship at the senior center at noon. Games after dinner.

Grantsburg

• Holiday Extravaganza at Crex Conventions, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-463-6888.

Luck

• 17th-annual deer hunters widows craft/ bake sale & raffle drawing at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Spooner

• 17th-annual holiday craft show in the Legion building, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Bake sale, crafts/collectibles at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-noon.

SUNDAY/23 Frederic

• Open gym at the high school, basketball, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call Ryan Lind at school 715-327-4223.

MONDAY/24

St. Croix Falls

• Senior center closed for Thanksgiving.

SATURDAY/29 Frederic

Amery

Frederic

• 29th-annual Christmas Art and Craft Show at United Methodist Church, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

• German Club meeting at senior center, 1 p.m., 715-268-6605.

• Support group for people with bipolar disorder and depression at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m. Call 715-327-4436 for more info.

• Spades played at the senior center, 1 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Genealogy meeting, 7 p.m., at the senior center.

Siren

• American Legion annual ham dinner at the senior center, 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY/25

Webster

• Habitat for Humanity will meet at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-4843 or 715-485-3928.

• St. John’s/Our Lady annual holiday bazaar at St. John’s Catholic Church, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-866-7321.

Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Food & fellowship at the senior center at noon. Games after dinner.

St. Croix Falls

• Chili supper at Wolf Creek United Methodist Church, 4-8 p.m., 715-648-5328.

• Flu Shot Friday Kids Clinic at the Health Department, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-485-8500.

Amery

Spooner

St. Croix Falls

• “A Christmas Story” opens at Festival Theatre, and runs for five weeks, 715-483-3387, www.festivaltheatre.org.

SUNDAY/30 Frederic

• Open gym at the high school, basketball, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call Ryan Lind at school 715-327-4223.

Luck

• Chili and fixin’s benefit for Bill Ennis at the DBS Hall, 2-7 p.m., 715-327-5600.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• St. Croix Valley Orchestra Concert at the Methodist Church, 4 p.m., www.scvorchestraorg.

Two houses will be open for the lighting festival in Taylors Falls TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The festival theme, Taylors Falls – The Place to Come for over 150 Years, will be played out in the decorating at the 1855 Folsom House Museum, as professional decorators show how people have come to the Christmas card village over these many years. Try making a list and you’ll be surprised – car, steamboat, train, walking, canoeing, etc. Because the theme is different each year, the trimmings and decorations 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 Friday, Nov. 28, 1 – 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 30, and Friday through Sunday, Dec. 5 – 7, from 1 – 7 p.m. Prearranged group tours are welcome Friday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 7, at the group’s convenience by calling 651-465-3125.

The private home open for Christmas

Celebrate Minnesota’s sesquicentennial as you go through the 1855 W.H.C. Folsom House, now a museum owned by the Minnesota Historical Society as one of their 25 sites open to the public. Folsom served on Minnesota’s 1857 Constitutional Writing Committee. It and a private Christmas House will be trimmed for the holidays and open for guests during Taylors Falls Lighting Festival, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 28, 29 and 30. – Photo submitted

tours this year is a newly built house.

Brian and Sandra Berg graciously are allowing us to see their lovely Prairie Style home, reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs. It has unique features and the view from the living room windows is spectacular as you look out to the lovely rocks so familiar to the Taylors Falls. You’ll love it! The private home is open two days only: Friday, Nov. 28, 1 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Each house has an admission charge.

The Folsom House is a fundraiser for the Taylors Falls Historical Society. The private home admissions help pay for the festival. Adults are $3 each, Children 612, $1 each. The complimentary festival schedule gives you the detailed information and directions for the three-day event. Pick one up at the downtown shops and restaurants.

Visit www.taylorsfallschamber.org or call 651465-6315 for additional information. submitted