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• School garage sale @ Balsam Lake • “The Wizard of Oz” @ Siren • Watercolor workshop gallery @ SCFalls • Harvest supper @ Grantsburg • Fall bazaar and bake sale @ Frederic • Humane society benefit run @ Amery • Coat and food share @ Webster • October brunch @ West Sweden See Coming Events, stories inside
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Who’s got the power? Tense talk about roles of president, administrator at Luck PAGE 6
In the footsteps of Julia Child CURRENTS FEATURE
Working together to make a difference Currents, page 14
First H1N1 vaccinations Health departments in both Burnett and Polk counties schedule first H1N1 clinics PAGE 3
Auditorium worth saving, commission tells city
Comprehensive strategy “Way Forward” approved PAGE 13
2010 budget ready for public hearing A real gem Page 31
Polk’s shortfall down to $134,000 PAGE 14
Local Lutherans may break from ELCA 80 members of five churches in Burnett and Polk counties feel church is “moving away from Scripture” PAGE 10
Siren’s streak ends
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First step for Webster’s new library PAGE 5
“Lucy,” a new work by local artist Ann Fawver, was on display at Cafe Wren in Luck as part of the Earth Arts exhibit. - Photo by Gregg Westigard
New images from familiar artists Imagination soars at Earth Arts Salon A review by Gregg Westigard LUCK – A kaleidoscope allows us to see familiar things in a new ways. Spurred by the kaleidoscope theme of this year’s Earth Arts Fall Festival at Café Wren this past weekend, many familiar area artists tried new mediums to share their visions. As a result, the artists found a new voice, and the viewers experienced a new message from them. The show was a kaleidoscope of color and form, a burst of creativity. Jon Michael Route of Frederic has long worked in metal vessels. His wall piece of horizons, reminiscent of a George Morrison seascape, was stunning. The potter Dave Stone created two kaleidoscopes that let visitors view the room and themselves in a new way. Earl Duckett, the nature photographer, presented a wonderful collage with an eagle eye in the center looking back at the viewers. Cynthia Rintala DeMar’s suspended kaleidoscope allowed folks to enter a new world of mirrors and see ourselves in a new way. They were all entering a new form of expression. Earth Arts opened this second fall salon with a reception Friday, Oct. 16. Many of the 50-plus artists and artisans from the upper St. Croix Valley were present to share their visions with guests as all enjoyed food and wine. Unfortunately, the show runs only one weekend and the works are now disbursed. Maybe next year the show might run longer, allowing more residents to a chance to discover some of the fine art in the local area.
A curving bookcase created by artisan Mark Buley. - Photo by Gregg Westigard Earth Arts also sponsors a spring tour of artists studios and local galleries. More on Earth Arts, including profiles of the many artists, can be found at earthartswi.org. More photos on back page
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