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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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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

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“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.

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Living with a triple threat

years after my treatment that I’d freaked out. Like many people coming out of cancer treatment, any little ache or pain was scary and had me thinking my cancer had returned. Frantic phone calls to friends When I was diagnosed with breast canand my oncologist for reassurance were cer there wasn’t much being said about the not uncommon. kind I was unlucky enough to get, triple- Priscilla Bauer And despite the feeling I was going to negative breast cancer. “make it” I admit to writing notes to So at first I had the same reaction a friends and co-workers detailing how to TNBC survivor writing in the latest edition of Cure handle my affairs once I was no longer around, just magazine said she had, “Negative, that must be in case. good.”

Since I wasn’t able to take Herceptin, used As the article went on to state, most times getfor HER-2 positive breast cancer or Tamoxting a negative result in medical testing is usuifen, used for hormone receptor positive ally one you are hoping for. It doesn’t work breast cancer, the only thing I and other that way with TNBC, though.

TNBC patients have to prevent a reoccurMy blissful ignorance was fleeting as I rence is the sheer determination to survive. began researching just what having TNBC Today progress is being made in treating meant.

TNBC. New studies are promising and tarI quickly learned the two words you do not geted drugs are being added to convenwant to hear after the doctor says you have tional chemotherapy treatments. More breast cancer are triple negative. clinical trials for TNBC are also now availIn medical terms the triple in a TNBC diagable. nosis means tumor cells lack the expression of This January will mark 10 years since I was three proteins common to various other types of diagnosed with TNBC. I have had no reoccurbreast cancer, receptors for the hormones estrorences and I remain cancer free. gen, progesterone and a growth factor receptor My hope is other women facing a TNBC diagcalled HER-2. nosis will do as much as they can to educate themTumors in TNBC patients tend to be more aggressive selves about their disease, consider participating in a and there is a higher risk of metastasis, the cancer spreading to clinical trial and stay focused on getting and staying well. other parts of the body.

As for me I feel positively lucky every day I’ve been able to It also meant I had a higher risk for reoccurrence and some keep that triple-negative threat in check. of the conventional treatments used in preventing my cancer from coming back wouldn’t work.

Note: To learn more about triple-negative breast cancer go to I had the standard and most effective treatment used for www.tnbcfoundation.org and read more about current treatment TNBC, starting with chemotherapy to shrink my tumor, then breakthroughs for TNBC in the article “Breast Cancer Breakthrough” surgery to remove my tumor, followed by more chemother- found in the fall 2009 issue of Cure Magazine (cancer survivors and apy and radiation. Then I went home and waited. patients can get a free subscription to Cure by going to There were times during those first few months and even www.curetoday.com or call 1-800-210-CURE)

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Pet beagle victim of random shooting RURAL BALSAM LAKE - A pet beagle belonging to the Jamey and Michelle Flaherty family was shot Saturday afternoon, Oct. 16, the unknown shooter apparently taking aim from across the family’s driveway on 200th Avenue in daylight.

“Oscar” was paralyzed by what a veterinarian said looked to be a .22-caliber bullet. After determining that the dog was not in shock and was in fact, para-

Child reported to be OK after accident OSCEOLA – A small child was struck by a car at the Osceola Elementary School this morning, Wednesday, Oct. 21, at approximately 6:45 a.m. Osceola Police and EMTs responded to the scene and found the child to be breathing and conscious.

Police Chief Tim Lauridsen is the investigating officer of the incident and stated this morning that the child received minor injuries and was transported to the hospital. Lauridsen stated that the child was still at the hospital as of 10 a.m.

“From what we can tell, the child is OK. The accident is still under investigation,” he said. “No citations are being issued and the driver is not suspected of any crime.”

Lauridsen said he was unable to give the age of the child. –Tammi Milberg

lyzed, he was put to sleep.

The family had been alerted to the situation by a neighbor who called them at approximately 3 p.m., saying they saw Oscar sitting in the ditch, looking as though he could have been hit by a car.

A Polk County Sheriff’s deputy investigated the shooting, but no information from that report was available at press time.

“Oscar was a beagle that loved to run

around but he was the family pet and a good dog,” said Michelle. “Not a mean dog at all. We had never had anyone come to us to complain about him, either, which just makes us think this was a random shooting. We have three very upset children (and us) who want their dog back. We just ust think this story needs to be told so that people can watch their pets.” - Gary King

Rollover injures Luck man Jason Lindner, 26, rural Luck, was seriously injured in a one-vehicle accident Monday, Oct. 5.

Lindner was traveling eastbound on 260th Avenue in Luck. After leaving 248 feet of skid marks, Lindner’s twodoor Chevrolet Cavalier went airborne before crashing into an oak tree five feet above the ground. The car landed on its roof after ejecting Lindner, who was found several feet away from his vehicle. – Special photo

Pam Smieja to speak at Cafe Wren, Friday “Walk a Day in My Shoes” event part of October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month LUCK - Pam Smieja, inspirational speaker, educator and writer on abuse issues, will appear at Cafe Wren in Luck on Friday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 10 p.m., as part of a Walk a Day in My Shoes event, part of October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.

Smieja, who has been featured in “O” magazine and on KSTP TV news, believes that life should be treasured, not

filled with pain and fear. years of personal healing and As a former victim of domestic growth, she has turned that violence, she has reinvented herknowledge and wisdom into a self as a strong role model for powerful tool to reach into peoabuse survivors. Her personal ple’s hearts, helping them to story as a survivor is both liberatheal, inspiring them to grow, and ing and inspiring. Through her encouraging self-love and to help personal relationships and by others. sharing her story in public, she atSpecialty foods will be pretempts to make a life-changing Pam Smieja pared and offered for purchase impact on her audiences. from the Cafe Wren kitchen. PerSmieja has lectured and taught sons are encouraged to wear their fathroughout Minnesota and her views vorite funky shoes and qualify to win a have also been published in the “Friends: prize drawing.

Special Issue” in the Oprah Winfrey The event is free and open to the pubmagazine “O,” in an article entitled lic.

“How to Help a Friend.” Following

Briefly POLK COUNTY - Today (Oct. 21) marks the two-month anniversary of the disappearance of 21-year-old Rose Marie Bly of rural St. Croix Falls. There are still no solid leads in the case, according to Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore. Bly left her Wolf Creek home the evening of Aug. 21 to meet a cousin at a Cushing tavern, but never showed up there or returned home. The vehicle she was driving was discovered in a public parking lot in Grantsburg the following Wednesday.

Friends and family have stated the most disturbing aspect of Bly’s disappearance is they feel she would not have left two infant children, ages 10 and 20 months. The case was profiled in Sunday’s St. Paul Pioneer Press by writer Andy Rathbun. The story can be read by going to www.twincities.com.

••• SIREN - Tonight (Oct. 21) at 5 p.m., Judge Ken Kutz will be the main speaker at a Domestic Abuse Awareness event to be held at Crooked Lake Park. The event, sponsored by the Burnett County Coordinated Community Response Team and the family of Lynn Bean Anderson, will take place on the northeast side of the park, near the beach. There will be a brief dedication program followed by hot beverages and dessert. See next week’s Leader for coverage of the event. - with submitted information ••• TAYLORS FALLS - Concerned citizens from Stillwater to Pine City in Minnesota and from Somerset to Grantsburg in Wisconsin will gather Oct. 24 at Interstate Park to display a giant number “350” as part of the largest global day of climate action ever. The event—one of more than 2,000 rallies in more than 140 nations—is coordinated by 350.org to urge world leaders to take fast and effective action on global warming. Participants will gather at 1 p.m. near the paddleboat ticket office in Taylors Falls, walk to the river’s edge and unfurl a giant banner with the number 350 on it. Simultaneously, people in every corner of the world will be taking similar action. This is the first global campaign ever organized around a scientific data point: 350 parts per million CO2 is the safe upper limit for the atmosphere according to the latest scientific data. - with submitted information ••• NATIONWIDE - All veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to eat free at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar Restaurants this Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Applebee’s launched a pilot program last year on Veterans Day offering free entrees to military service personnel and veterans. Because the response was so overwhelmingly positive, Applebee’s is extending the invitation throughout the country this year. The offer is good for all U.S. veterans and active duty military with proof of current or former military service. Proof of service includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or wearing uniform. from Veterans Service Office ••• GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers currently are accepting nominations for the Community Quarterback Award. Funded by the Green Bay Packers and NFL Charities, the Community Quarterback Award recognizes outstanding volunteers within the state of Wisconsin. Nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate outstanding volunteers who demonstrate leadership, dedication and a commitment to bettering their communities through volunteerism. The Community Quarterback Award is for volunteers who are not compensated for their services. Twenty nominees will be selected and each will receive a $1,000 grant in the name of their nonprofit organization from the Green Bay Packers. The deadline for nomination submission is Thursday, Oct. 29. The nomination process is available online at www.packers.com/community/community _progr ams/co mmunity_quarterback.

Further information can be obtained through the Packers’ community outreach department at 920-569-7500. - from the Green Bay Packers •••

CORRECTION: Information in a photo caption last week on page 2 should have read the Fields for Kids grant awarded by the Minnesota Twins to Frederic Schools for completion of a ball field project, was in the amount of $5,000, not $500.

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Burnett County schedules first H1N1 clinic BURNETT COUNTY - Burnett County Department of Health and Human Services has scheduled their its 2009 H1N1 community clinic.

The clinic is set for Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Webster High School choir room.

There is a limited supply of the vaccine; therefore, the vaccine will only be administered to individuals in the following target group: • All people ages 6 months-24 years of age

• Household contacts and caregivers for children less than 6 months old • Persons age 25-64 years of age with chronic health conditions If you are pregnant, they recommend that you go to your health-care provider to receive your H1N1 vaccine.

Remember,they only have a limited supply and not everyone will be able to be vaccinated right away. However, they are getting shipments weekly and will continue to schedule community

clinics as they receive the vaccine.

You may also stop by the Wood River Pharmacy or may call your health-care provider to schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine. However, an administration fee will be charged.

If you have any questions, please contact your health-care provider or you may contact Burnett County Public Health at 715-349-7600. – from Burnett Co. Health Dept.

Polk announces first H1N1 vaccination clinics

POLK COUNTY - The Polk County Health Department has received its first shipment of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine and will begin to vaccinate those in the phase 1 target group this week.

Phase 1 targets include health-care workers, EMS, certified first responders and pregnant women. Other target groups and eventually all Polk County residents will have opportunities to receive the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine at clinics to be held by the health department and private providers in the upcoming weeks.

The Polk County Health Department will be conducting H1N1 vaccination clinics at all county public school districts during the month of November. Vaccines will be provided to children in grades kindergarten through 12 at these clinics. All children will need to have signed parental consent forms at the time of vaccination.

Parents will receive an informational letter and consent forms prior to the clinics.

Due to the age of preschool and early childhood children, the health department will not vaccinate them unless parents/guardians are present.

Health-care workers were among the first to receive the H1N1 vaccine in Polk County - Special photo

Therefore they are sponsoring H1N1 vaccination clinics for preschoolers only at the health department in Balsam Lake on the following dates: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2 to 6 p.m. by appointment only* Monday, Nov. 23, 3 to 7 p.m.* Wednesday, Nov. 25, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.* Friday, Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30

p.m.* *All clinics are subject to vaccine availability All vaccine will be provided free of charge. An administration fee may be billed to the client’s health insurance if there is coverage of such. Private medical providers also have the H1N1 vaccine and are taking appointments for vaccination.

Parent feels unfairly criticized in MRSA case FREDERIC – A Frederic parent is feeling unfairly criticized following what she says is a misunderstanding about her son’s recent diagnosis of community-acquired MRSA (mursa), a type of staph infection usually resistant to common antibiotics.

Michelle Wylie said others in the community have criticized her - one posting a “nasty message” on Facebook - for allowing her fourth-grader to attend school with a contagious condition. The criticism, she said, came after another elementary student was diagnosed with MRSA and some felt it was due to her son being allowed to attend school with the infection.

Wylie said her son had an infection on one of his knees and she took him to the doctor, where they checked the infection for MRSA as a precaution, and it tested positive.

But the doctor, Wylie said, told her it was OK for her son to attend school.

“I didn’t believe the doctor at first, based on what I knew from working in the medical field,” said Wylie. “I called another doctor right away and he said it was OK (to send her son to school), also.”

Wylie said she consulted a half dozen doctors in all, and based on the diagnosis, said it was OK for her son to be in public among others.

Community-acquired MRSA, she noted, can be treated with certain antibiotics and is considered less dangerous than hospital-acquired MRSA. “For my son to spread his MRSA, it would have had to be open cut to open cut, or if you took an open wound and shoved it in someone’s eye,” Wylie said.

The majority of MRSA infections occur among patients in hospitals or other health-care settings, according to the Centers for Disease Control Web site. However, it is becoming more common in the community setting.

Data from a prospective study in 2003, suggests that 12 percent of clinical MRSA infections are community-associated, but this varies by geographic region and population.

School officials sent letters home with students this week asking parents to not panic. The letter said that Polk County health officials and local doctors have consented to all students attending school without fear of contracting MRSA. The disease, the letter noted, can be prevented by simple hand washing. It also noted that “no one family” is responsible for MRSA in the community.

Wylie said she felt the misinformation about her son’s case was spreading fast in the community and getting out of hand, and ignorance about MRSA is partly to blame.

“I certainly wouldn’t have let him go to school had the doctor told me to keep him home,” she said. - Gary King

Ground broken for Dollar General store Ground was broken earlier this month in the village of Frederic for construction of a new Dollar General store. It will be located on the southwest corner of the lot that was once part of the Pioneer Square housing development and prior to that, part of the campus of the former grade school building, on Hwy. 35. Plans for the store call for an entrance and exit on Linden Street. Dollar General operates about 8,200 stores in 35 states, including one in Cumberland and 84 others throughout Wisconsin, with its headquarters located in a suburb of Nashville, Tenn. The company, according to its Web site, funds a literacy foundation that awards nearly $5 million in grants each year to 314 nonprofit organizations that promote literacy and education. - Photo by Gary King

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Media’s failings, future discussed at Luck

Technology makes two-way dialogue between Marquette University professor and Luck audience possible

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — Utilizing a webcam and a free computer program called Skype, the Luck Area Historical Museum last week hosted a real-time interactive talking session with Dr. Erik Ugland, transmitting from Milwaukee.

Ugland is an assistant professor in the College of communications at Marquette University, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in media law, ethics and policy.

He spoke on trends in media and journalism, and the concerns raised by those trends. In essence, according to Ugland, the primary concern is the media’s increasing focus and dependence upon making a profit.

The need to make a profit has always been there, said Ugland, and initially the networks utilized entertainment programming to cover the cost of presenting the news. Now, he said, news organizations and networks are increasingly bought up by large corporations that hold profit rather than news as their primary purpose.

Conflicts of interest resulting from the corporations need to make a profit mean that certain aspects of the news are “taboo.”

For example, Ugland cited an NBC story on human rights that was developed as part of coverage of China’s 2008 Olympic bid. The story didn’t air, he said, because NBC owner General Electric was concerned about its effect on revenue.

The “journalism arm” of the owner corporations, Ugland said, is treated as any other arm of the company. As part of the business, it must operate like a business and turn a profit like a business.

Journalistic success then is tied to profits and the expectations of boards and shareholders, and profit is rewarded

Skype, a free computer program, and a webcam allowed a group at the Luck Museum to discuss trends in the media with Dr. Erik Ugland. Ugland teaches media law, ethics, and policy at Marquette University. — Photo by Mary Stirrat rather than journalistic excellence.

Along with this economic shift in how journalism is viewed, said Ugland, comes an attitudinal shift.

When journalistic excellence is the priority, he said, public interest is at the forefront. On the other hand, when success in journalism is more related to profit, public interest is secondary.

Ugland provided the example of the Los Angeles riots of the 1990s, when scenes of looting and violence were broadcast across the nation. The situation led the Los Angeles Times, believing a large segment of the news and the population was being ignored, to open an office in the central area of the city.

“Journalistically,” said Ugland, “this was a huge success.” The center city office allowed the paper to provide a fuller portrait of the city.

When management in the ownership of the newspaper changed, however, it was determined that the new center city section was not profitable and it was eventually discontinued.

This is one example, said Ugland, of how editorial judgments have become secondary to the bottom line. It emphasizes only those stories that reach certain demographics, or which are sensational.

With the emphasis on profit, he continued, there is decreased emphasis on international news and investigative journalism. Both require more financial resources, and usually more of a time commitment.

Robert Woodward and Carl Bernstein, for example, spent several weeks investigating the Watergate break-in of the Nixon administration without producing a story. This kind of situation, Ug-

land pointed out, would not be considered economically feasible in today’s profit-oriented media world. Besides, he added, it would now be viewed as partisan, and media outlets are hesitant to appear aggressive.

Another harmful consequence of these shifts in philosophy, is the “proliferation” of video news releases, in which an advertisement is disguised as a news report. This provides “free news” for the media, but is an “abdication” of journalistic responsibilities, said Ugland. Contentious talk shows, arresting sound-bites, and shorter, more sensational stories are additional consequences.

Online media, Ugland feels, has great potential to regain journalistic integrity, but is too immature right now to accomplish that. He believes that the future of the printed newspaper is grim, given the cost of ink, paper, transportation and delivery, and a multitude of other costs not associated with online media.

However, he said, the local weekly paper will be around longer, focusing on the local community, with local advertisers that reach local consumers.

A strong democracy, said Ugland, cannot survive without journalistic integrity, which helps citizens make good decisions regarding self-government.

Ugland, a member of the Minnesota Bar, has published numerous articles on the media, journalism, media law, and ethics. Earlier this year he received the Franklyn S. Haiman Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Freedom of Expression from the National Communication association.

He is the son of Dick and Pat Ugland of Frederic. Dick Ugland, along with Russ Hanson of the Luck Area Historical Society, arranged the presentation at the museum, utilizing free computer software to project real-time images and voice. Dick Ugland is a founding member of the Polk Men’s Discussion Group.

“We look forward to many more of these two-way video and audio interactions with speakers,” said Ugland.

Elements of comprehensive plan adopted

TOWN OF BONE LAKE - At the last board meeting in the town of Bone Lake on Oct. 8, an ordinance was adopted to place stop signs on 280th Avenue, at the intersection with 90th Street, thus making this a four-way stop.

Also approved was an ordinance to adopt the nine elements of the compre-

hensive plan. This plan has been in the works for the past two years, as directed by state and county governments. The plan is intended to act as a guide for growth in the town for the next 10 to 20 years. The entire plan is available for viewing at the Luck Library.

Recently, a county committee has rec-

One new teacher in Frederic

FREDERIC – Christina Lehmann is the only new face added to the Frederic Schools this year. Lehmann replaces Cara Casey as the seventh- to 12th-grade school counselor.

She grew up in Eau Claire. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree for education from UWEC. She taught sixthgrade and eighth-grade reading at Springhill Middle School in Wisconsin Dells for eight years before deciding to return to school for her master’s.

Lehmann received her master’s in school counseling from UW-Stout in May of 2009.

“I really liked the team that interviewed me,” Lehmann said about deciding on Frederic. “They really made a good impression. I was really interested in middle school or high school after I did my internship in both. I was able to get both. That was a bonus for me.”

Lehmann said she loves her counseling job and she gets along with the students really well. She plans on staying around for quite a while.

“I would say this is where I’m meant

ommended that they consider a 10th element to the nine already approved.

This 10th element, dealing with sustainability of energy and other conservation proposals, will be studied by the planning commission at future meetings.

The county will soon be holding a workshop to provide information on farmland preservation. In the new state budget, The Working Lands Initiative was included, and will become effective Jan. 20, 2010. This workshop is intended to inform landowners of their development rights. It will also require updated county farmland preservation plans.

The Wisconsin Towns Association is sponsoring this meeting for interested town officers and agricultural landowners. For more information regarding the

workshop to be held in Eau Claire on Wednesday, Oct. 28, contact the Wisconsin Towns Association at 715-526-3157.

A committee has been formed to search for answers to comply with the DNR request to study a plan for possibly returning the dam in Section 34 to its natural state. Proposals are under consideration and are ongoing.

Both town board and plan commission meetings are open to the public. Meeting notices will continue to be published as in the past. The next town board meeting will be Thursday, Tuesday, Nov. 12, and the plan commission will meet Nov. 3. - Darrell Frandsen, town clerk and Dan Beal, plan commission chairman

Frederic finalizes budget and levy

Christina Lehmann is the only new face added to the Frederic Schools this year. Lehmann replaces Cara Casey as the seventh- to 12th-grade guidance counselor. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld to be,” Lehmann commented. – Brenda Sommerfeld

by Gregg Westigard FREDERIC – The Frederic School Board approved the final budget and levy for the 2009-10 school year at its monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 19.

The board also reviewed enrollment numbers and projections. Parent concerns about the new bus schedules occupied a large part of the meeting. (See separate stories.) The meeting was attended by Chuck Holicky, the only applicant for a vacant board seat.

The school levy (property tax payment) will be $3,476,279 for the coming year. That is an increase of $416,739 over last year or 15 percent. The mill rate will

be 10.82128. The district is losing some $561,000 from state and federal sources.

Besides increasing the levy, the district is using $157,000 from its fund balance or reserves to balance the budget.

District Administrator Jerry Tischer said expenses for the new year are on track. Enrollment is at the same number as last year but future projects show future declines.

The board will be holding a special meeting Nov. 4 to act on filling the vacant seat. The regular monthly meetings are held the third Monday of each month at the high school and are open to the public.

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Odds and ends on Webster Schools agenda

by Carl Heidel WEBSTER - It was a collection of odds and ends that filled the agenda for the Webster School Board when it met Monday evening. Everything from student count to communication systems was part of the mix.

District Administrator Jim Erickson reported that the official fourth Friday count of the student population at the end of September identified 734 students in the schools. He commented that this figure is almost exactly the estimated count presented at the district’s annual meeting Sept. 28, and reflects a drop of 24 students from the count at the end of the 2008-2009 school year.

Another item carrying over from the annual meeting was the certification of the 2009-2010 tax levy. The district had expected to levy a tax of 5.1 mills ($5.10 per $1,000 of property value), but after district property values had been certified, the levy was set at 5.4 mills ($5.40 per $1,000 of property value). Erickson explained that the adjustment was needed because of a $44 million drop in property valuation from 2008 to 2009.

Amid the money talk Jim Henrich, from the region’s Knights of Columbus, presented the schools with a check for $1,169.90 to pay the cost of the SMART Board purchased for the early childhood program. Henrich explained that the money came from a very successful Tootsie Roll contribution drive this year.

Over the years, the Knights have consistently used some of the income from that

$385,000 grant is first step toward new Webster library

by Sherill Summer WEBSTER - Dave Rasmussen of MSA Professional Services attended the Webster Village meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14. He had some good news for the board; the $365,000 Community Development Block Grant the library will use to start converting the former Larsen dealership building into a library was expected to be in the bank either on Friday or Monday, Oct. 16 or Oct. 19 Terry Larsen had donated his former dealership building to be used as a library, and his donation was used as a match for a $365,000 Community Development Block Grant.

The next step in the project is to apply to Petroleum Environmental Cleanup Fund that will assist in any cleanup that might be needed at the Larsen building before it becomes a library.

Some petroleum has been found in the soil indicating that there was a petroleum leak at one time.

Although the petroleum found at the site is not expected to disrupt the plans to place a library at the location, the DNR could order some cleanup before it can be used as a library.

The PECFA fund will reimburse the li-

range of $1,300 to $1,400 per year. The board approved a contract with TRZ conditional upon results of a survey of other such systems.

In other business the board: • accepted the resignations of Rachel Belisle as K-6 TAG coordinator and Scott Hoefs as junior high softball coach; • approved Erin Liljenberg as football cheerleading coach for 2009-2010; • awarded staff contracts to Grant

Nicoll (boys hockey coach), Paula Zelinski (district autism support) and Jeremiah Scheumann (junior high boys basketball coach); • approved travel of the high school volleyball team to the state tournament; • approved a revolving credit agreement with Bremer Bank; • and approved purchase of a lease agreement for two new 77-passenger buses.

Giant pumpkin contest winner Jim Henrich brought a gift of $1,169.90 to the Webster schools from the area’s Knights of Columbus. Photo by Carl Heidel drive to support the Webster schools.

In another item of business, the board considered the use of a communication system offered by TRZ Communication Services of Kent, Ohio. The system could be used for rapid dissemination of information to families of children in the schools and to the district’s staff.

Erickson explained that the system would be built on a system of telephone numbers that could be accessed within minutes with a voice message. He said that one way this system could be used would be for notification of school closings in the event of adverse weather.

Cost for the system would be in the

Marek Chiropractic in Frederic held a contest this past month.

People were asked to guess the weight of their largest pumpkin, which weighed 120 pounds. Greg Lund was the winner, his guess being just three pounds off of the correct weight. “I bought the starts at the Rose Garden without knowing that I was buying giant pumpkins,” stated Dr. Marek. “We got five dandies this year.” - Photo submitted

Money in the bank brary for any petroleum cleanup up to $200,000 after the library has paid the first $10,000 if the DNR decides that further cleanup is necessary.

There might be some advantages in transferring the property from Terry Larsen to the village before the property is entered into the PECFA fund, and the village has asked corporate council to advise them on their options.

Fair association update Doug Plath from the Central Burnett County Fair Association gave the board an update. The fair paid out $65,000 in premiums to fair winners this year.

Completed this year in time for the fair were improvements to the fairground such as a new cement walkway in the rabbit barn, a new entrance door on the blue building and a new service door in the beer gardens.

Next year’s project is a handicap access into the arena.

Plath thanked the village for all their support for the fair each year.

Other business The board renewed a six-month contract with Masterjohn Reality to list the Smith Pines property. There is no cost for the contract.

The board passed a library levy exemption resolution. This resolution is passed each year allowing the village to opt out of supporting the library through the county levy. Because the village already supports the library through the village budget, they are not required to support the library through the county levy.

The village received a donation request from the American Cancer Society and Regional Hospice Services, but the board decided to wait until the budget process is complete before acting on any donation requests.

Dave Rasmussen of MSA Professional Services answered Webster Village Board members questions about the library project. - Photo by Sherill Summer

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Grantsburg High School graduates representing the classes from 1966 to 1926 who recently attended an all-school class reunion presented a donation to the Grantsburg Dollars for Scholars group at the Oct. 2 homecoming supper.

Back row (L to R): Class members Cora Sandberg, Rodney Hanson, Dollars for Scholars Representative Cris Peterson and class member Ardell Anderson. Front row: Class members Evone Finch, Betty Hanson, Dollars for Scholars representative Faith McNally and class members Annette Hanson, Dale Hanson and Lois Anderson. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

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H E A D L I N E S

No decision yet on hiring county administrator

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — Two months ago the Polk County Board of Supervisors voted to establish a committee to look into whether the county should move toward hiring an administrative coordinator or county administrator.

A report on the committee’s findings and recommendations was to be made to the full board in December.

This month, a new resolution was on the agenda for the Oct. 21 meeting of the board, fast-tracking the process and seeking the hiring of a county administrator, who would be hired by mid-March of 2010.

Supervisor Neil Johnson submitted the new resolution, saying that he felt the process should be completed and someone hired before the April election. Comments from several supervisors indicated they felt there would likely be a large turnover on the board at that time.

Supervisor Patricia Schmidt, a member of the personnel committee which has been working on the original proposal, said that the committee will be on track to present its report in December. She said that there are a number of options to consider rather than looking only to hire a county administrator.

For example, said Schmidt, the county might consider a joint administrator and finance director, or establishing substantial funding for a part-time administrative coordinator.

Currently, county supervisors vote on a board chairman, who is also the administrative coordinator. The position of board chairman/administrative coordinator, held by Bryan Beseler, receives compensation of

$5,000 annually.

“Most people wouldn’t do what Bryan has to do for $5,000 a year,” said Schmidt.

Supervisor Ken Sample felt that the decision of whether to pursue a county administrator or an administrative coordinator should be made during the Oct. 21 meeting. Each position carries different authority.

Agreeing that this decision needs to be made, Supervisor Gerald Newville said there is another question the board must be willing to answer.

“We have to decide if this board is willing to give over the authority that would go to an administrator,” he said. “We need to realize that if we do go through what it takes to get an administrator, we had better be prepared that there will be a different role for the board.”

The new roles of the supervisors and governing committees would need to be determined, and necessary changes in policies and ordinances would need to be made.

“What’s the county board going to look like once the position of county administrator is created?” corporation counsel Jeff Fuge asked the board. “The structure of the county board and its standing committees are going to change.”

Supervisor Larry Voelker attempted to address a related issue, saying that the finance committee is responsible for budgeting. This would be a responsibility of a county administrator, should one be hired.

Voelker brought up recent issues in the budgeting process, including the $2 million mistake that led to the resignation of finance director Tonya Weinert. When

he suggested that the finance committee be “brought to accountability,” an obviously upset board Chairman Bryan Beseler called for a five-minute break. Beseler is a member of the finance committee.

When discussion resumed, Supervisor Larry Jepsen said he was concerned about “rushing into judgment” that evening.

Supervisor Keith Rediske agreed, saying, “If this is a good idea, it will still be a good idea in December.” Referring to concerns that some of the supervisors will not be on the board to see the hiring, he said, “I don’t feel it’s critical that we have to finish it.”

Supervisor Diane Stoneking was in favor of moving quickly toward hiring a county administrator. “There’s nothing more obvious to me,” she said. “We need an administrator. There’s no one in control here. We need a leader. We need an administrator, and we need to move on it quickly.

“It’s obvious to me we need a smaller board,” she continued. “We can’t come to an agreement. There are way too many people.”

By a ballot vote of 15 to 8 the board voted against the new resolution. In favor were Supervisors Bob Dueholm, Dean Johansen, Jim Edgell, Sample, Craig Moriak, Jay Luke, Stoneking and Neil Johnson.

Opposed were Joan Peterson, Schmidt, Herschel Brown, Kathryn Kienholz, Marvin Caspersen, Rediske, Brian Masters, Russell Arcand, Mick Larsen, Jepsen, Kim O’Connell, Gary Bergstrom, Voelker, Newville and Beseler.

Who’s got the power?

Tense talk about roles of president, administrator at Luck

null and void because our ordinances go against it.”

Anderson admitted that the ordinances regarding the village president and the village administrator, developed last year for the hiring of an administrator, might be in conflict in some areas, but they are not incompatible. The two positions may have some of the same powers, he said.

Responsibilities for immediate supervision fall on the president, he said, and that position has authority to ensure that specific committees meet or that specific employees carry out their duties.

The new chart was approved earlier this year by the finance committee. Committee member Gene Cooper said he hadn’t realized that it was in conflict with village ordinances, and agreed there was no real purpose for it.

“There needs to be some clarification,” said Trustee Steve Nielsen, “and maybe it’s just in a job description.

There are issues here and I think we all know what that is. We might not all have to get along, but we all have to work together.”

No action was taken on the chart, and a special meeting will be called to discuss it and the issues surrounding it.

Demydowich said he wanted the item brought back to the full board for a vote, since it failed due to a tie vote, with trustee Steve Nielsen absent.

Last week, even the vote to bring it back for discussion was split, with Nelson and Webster-Smith opposed, and trustees Demydowich, Nielsen, Lori Pardun, Cooper and Marsha Jensen in favor.

Codification of ordinances Marcia Clifford of General Code provided the board with information on codification of the village ordinances.

The process of codification involves a review of existing ordinances, identifying and dealing with redundancies and inconsistencies, to result in an updated systematized book of ordinances. The ordinance book for the village was developed in 1988 and has not been codified since, village clerk Kathy Hanson said later, although it is recommended that it be done every 10 to 12 years.

Clifford told the board that General Code would ensure that the ordinances are consistent with state statutes, and that they are complete. Her firm puts it into a workbook format, then works with the village to correct inconsistencies or other problems.

Potential new ordinances are also discussed, and

once completed the final product is presented in both book format and on the village Web site. New ordinances are incorporated into the Web version, “It’s a long process,” she said, adding that it can take between 12 and 18 months. Costs vary, but can be split between two fiscal periods.

The village set aside $3,000 in its 2009 budget for codification, with another $2,000 in the proposed 2010 budget.

If the board decides to move forward with the project, said Handt, it will go out for bid.

Other business •At the recommendation of Demydowich, the board agreed to form an ethics committee consisting of board and community members.

• The board directed the village administrator to draw up a request for proposals for a new building inspector. The current contract with Dennis Quinn expires in December 2010 and the village will obtain a release from that contract.

• The board approved closing Main Street for a Halloween parade Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. The parade is being sponsored by Edina Realty and Nails by Cathi, in conjunction with the Luck Community Club. Main Street from Hwy. 48 to 3rd Avenue by the Library will be closed from 2 to 3 p.m. that day. Cars can remain parked on Main Street but cannot travel on Main Street while it is closed.

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by Mary Stirrat LUCK — The controversial purchase of land for a business park outside of Luck is now out of the picture (see separate story) but that doesn’t mean smooth sailing for the Luck Village Board.

Instead, at the Oct. 21 meeting of the board, it was the question of whether the village president or the village administrator has more authority that created lively discussion, including a sharp exchange between a trustee and the village attorney.

Village trustee Peter Demydowich had requested that a new organizational flow chart, defeated by a tie vote at the August meeting of the board, be placed back on the agenda.

The difference between the new chart and the previous chart is that, with the new chart, the village administrator is placed between the village board and the departments/employees.

Arguing against the chart, village President Nancy Webster-Smith pointed out that it does not reflect statutory responsibilities given to the village president. She took issue with the president being categorized as one of the village board, since some of her responsibilities are different from those of the trustees.

“I answer to the village board?” she asked.

“Yes,” responded Demydowich. “You voice our opinions to the village administrator, and Kristina (Handt) follows through.”

Village attorney Bruce Anderson took issue with that view, saying that village ordinance puts the president in a position of responsibility to ensure that all village boards, officials and commissions carry out their duties. The position, according to the ordinance, is that of a CEO, and the president has the responsibility of making sure that all village ordinances and state statutes are followed.

According to Anderson, it is the president and not the administrator that makes sure that each department head and each employee is doing their job. The ordinance creating the position of village administrator states that the administrator is responsible to manage, direct, supervise and evaluate departments, services and employees, which are under the control and jurisdiction of the village president and board.

“Why do we have her?” Demydowich asked, referring to village Administrator Kristina Handt.

“Good question,” responded Anderson.

“That was inappropriate,” said Demydowich, as Handt commented, “Thanks.”

Anderson went on to say that the organizational chart was unnecessary, but Demydowich argued that it demonstrates the hierarchy in the village and allows people to see the chain of command.

“You don’t need a chart,” said Anderson. “I don’t know what the purpose of this chart is.” When he again said that it was his opinion that the chart was inappropriate, Demydowich said, “I am standing my ground on this.”

“If this gets approved,” said Trustee Jen Nelson, “it’s

From left, Luck Village President Nancy WebsterSmith, village Administrator Kristina Handt, and Trustee Steve Nielsen at the Oct. 14 meeting of the board. — Photo by Mary Stirrat

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Property purchase cancelled at Luck

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — The purchase agreement between the village of Luck and Robert Peterson for 109 acres of land east of the village has been cancelled, and earnest money paid by the village has been returned.

The Luck Village Board Wednesday evening, Oct. 14, acknowledged the cancellation agreement, signed by Peterson and village Administrator Kristina Handt, signed Oct. 2. The $1,000 in earnest money was returned Oct. 5.

Handt gave the same report at an Oct. 19 meeting of the Luck Planning Commission, after which village President Nancy Webster-Smith asked the members in attendance for their thoughts and feelings on the process. Members in attendance were Webster-Smith, Chris Petersen, John Klatt, and village Trustees Steve Nielsen and Lori Pardun,

Comments from Nielsen stressed the need for the village board and planning commission, if ever in the situation again, to have better communication and present a more united front.

He said it was evident how the residents of the township felt about the purchase of the land, but it wasn’t so clear how the residents of the village felt.

Klatt said he was “disappointed, with a capital D,” adding that the newspaper presented a biased view of the subject that damaged the efforts to buy the land. He challenged Webster-Smith to take strong leadership in bringing economic development and a business park to the village.

Klatt agreed with Nielsen, saying that village officials must be “organized, unified, speaking in step with each other.” Once a vote is taken, he said, not matter how an individual votes, each must then support the final

outcome.

The commission discussed the comprehensive plan, adopted in May and used by those opposed to the industrial park, to say that the proposed location was wrong because it went directly against the plan.

It was pointed out that the plan is nothing more than a plan, which is a flexible and changing document.

Webster-Smith, who stated that this might be a good time to foster communication and cooperation with the surrounding townships, asked when the document would be followed and when it should be considered flexible.

Comments made in response indicated that each case must be evaluated individually.

“Our responsibility is first to the village,” said Nielsen, adding that it doesn’t mean “total disregard” for what the townships want.

Frederic student count now 487, down 50 from two years ago Large student loss through open enrollment

by Gregg Westigard FREDERIC – There are now 487 students attending the Frederic Schools, according to the third Friday in September count. That number, which includes actual students from the 4-year-old kindergarten through grade 12, is the same as last year but down over 50 students from the September 2007 count of 539. The school district had 593 students in 2003.

The decline in enrollment is expected to continue as

larger upper-grade classes are replaced by smaller entering classes. Numbers provided by district Administrator Jerry Tischer project an enrollment of 439 in 2012.

The class-size average for grades 10 through 12 is 46 students. The average size for the 11 grades from 4-K through grade nine is 32 students.

Frederic is also losing a growing number of students through open enrollment. For the present year, the district had 62 students chose another district through open enrollment while 11 students chose Frederic, for a net loss of 51 students. That number is up from 45 last year and 30 students in 2003. The district loses state aid for these students and must pay tuition to the district

the students chose as their new school. That payment, budgeted at $449,795 for the coming year, was one of the biggest increases in the new budget. The tuition cost was $231,904 for the 2007-08 school year.

While enrollment drops and state aids decrease, the district can not cut expenses proportionally. The district needs to provide the same number of classes and the same size of buildings. A reduction in the number of school bus routes in response to the lower enrollment has led to criticism from some parents. (See separate story.)

Frederic enrollment drops but distances don’t

Long bus routes bring parent concerns

by Gregg Westigard FREDERIC – The Frederic School District student count has dropped over two years, but the district still spreads as far as ever.

The western edge of the district around Spirit Lake in the town of Trade Lake is over eight miles away. Indian Creek, in far off Lorain, is over 20 miles from the Frederic Schools.

School buses need to drive to these points even if there are fewer students to be picked up. As a reaction to dropping enrollment and decreasing state aid, the Frederic School District eliminated a bus route this year.

That action has drawn parent concerns.

“Our children now often have an hour and a half ride,” Tammy Zarn told the Frederic School Board Monday night, Oct. 19. “Something has to be done. The bus route times are getting beyond our normal expectations.”

Zarn and her husband, Paul, suggested that the district look at alternating the direction of the runs as an option so the average ride times are less. She said that parents would work around the schedules to make the times work.

Administrator Jerry Tischer said that the route times

were studied in detail before the routes were changed this year. He said that the total run times for the routes has stayed very close to the times when there were more routes. Tischer said that students living near the edges of the district will always have the longest rides.

He also said that while there is a cost savings by having one less driver and less miles driven, the change would

not have been made if the district had felt that the change would seriously hurt the students.

The Zarns, who live near Spirit Lake, also brought the busing issue up at the district’s annual meeting Sept.

14. Tammy Zarn is a Trade Lake native and the daughter of former school board member Carol Peterson.

Holicky only applicant for Frederic board Would replace Terry Taylor

by Gregg Westigard FREDERIC – Chuck Holicky is the only applicant for the Frederic School Board seat made vacant by the recent resignation of Terry Taylor.

Holicky lives in West Sweden on CTH W at the edge of the golf course, so close to the village that half his land is within the village limits. He was an elementary teacher at Unity for 35 years before his retirement. He has also taught at St. Mary’s College, Winona, working with teachers preparing for their master’s degrees.

Holicky and his wife, Cara, moved here from Balsam Lake in 2007. Cara is a Frederic native, the daughter of the late Duke and Mary Young. She is currently a

kindergarten teacher at Unity.

The school board will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4, to interview Holicky and act on his appointment. Holicky, if appointed, would serve until next April and would need to run for a full term in the spring election.

R I G H T: C h u c k Holicky - photo by Gregg Westigard

Frederic Fire Department training

The Frederic Fire Department completed training exercises Monday, Oct. 19. Kay Friberg, of Friberg’s Gone Green on Hwy. 35 just south of Frederic, donated three vehicles for the members of the department to practice using their extrication equipment. Fire Chief Brian Daeffler said the department does training exercises every month, with extrication practice at least once a year to keep up on changes of vehicles. Daeffler stated that his department probably has to use their Jaws of Life equipment on an average of three times a year. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Kudos to the Polk Men’s Discussion Group and the Luck Library and Museum staff for facilitating last Wednesday’s interactive discussion on newspapers. (See “Media’s failings, future discussed at Luck,” elsewhere in this issue).

First, it’s inspiring to know discussion groups exist locally, period.

Second, it’s good to see such a group with members from what today might be tagged a “technologically challenged” generation, tackle an interactive television project so assuredly - and pull it off so successfully.

Dick Ugland and Dan Beal and other members of the group hope to continue using that technology to bring the community more educational and simply interesting opportunities/presentations in the future.

This first attempt explored media failings, a topic we should all be concerned about, with a fascinating overview by Erik Ugland, Dick’s son, an assistant professor at the College of Communication at Marquette University. How many large media outlets in this country are owned by the same person/company and how does that color our news? Scary territory.

Who will we trust in the future for our news? Nationally, it will likely be a variety of sources - Internet, television, independent reporters. Hopefully there will exist conditions in which independent media can survive and build trust.

And local newspapers, which have already morphed into the forms of e-mail, Web sites with video and electronic editions, will be held the most accountable of all media, for obvious reasons. That’s a good thing.

We look forward to the next presentation by the men’s group - and congratulate them again for their successful first venture in this venue.

Top 10 isn’t always a good thing

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Where to Write

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

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

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

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

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

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

While most taxpayers may not be ready to join a tax revolt group such as the TEA Party movement, it’s clear more and more property taxpayers are sitting up and noticing a disturbing, and some would say, tiresome, trend.

Most obvious are higher local levy rates - occurring even after school boards have made some difficult cuts and legislators in Madison have accomplished deeper budget cuts than usual, something we expect as taxpayers during an economic recession of this magnitude.

The good news is that Wisconsin dropped out of the top 10 states in the nation when it comes to how much tax we pay (property and income) as a percentage of what we earn.

That’s a good sign, particularly if you live paycheck to paycheck. But we still rank 12th. Crikey.

Can we relate that to quality of life? Sure. But let’s weigh all aspects. Quality of life also relates to how much we have left in the bank at the end of the month.

And taxpayers in this state have a right to feel pessimistic about their future tax bills. This past week Gov. Jim Doyle introduced a plan to exempt from revenue limits school districts that meet specific criteria.

With our most current state budget, 336 school districts lost over $175 million in general aid, a cut of over 15 percent for many communities and 10 percent or more for 181 districts.

“While we appreciate the governor’s efforts to address the problems, the plan just doesn’t get the job done and continues the trend of shifting the responsibility for funding schools onto local property taxpayers,” said Kim Suhr, cofounder of GrassRoots of Waukesha County and a member of the board of directors of the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools. “Wholesale reform of school funding is needed now – reform that benefits both children and their communities.”

Ironically, it may not be the education aspect of taxes but the transportation aspect that may push some taxpayers over the edge. An overlooked element of Doyle’s 2009-2011 budget - passed by legislators - is beginning to show up in car insurance bills.

It was the governor’s idea to include steep increases in the auto insurance minimum coverage in the 2009-11 state budget. Minimum mandated requirements went from from $25,000 to $100,000 and increased coverage per accident went from $50,000 to $300,000. Property damage coverage increased from $10,000 to $25,000. The new law also requires that automobile insurance includes underinsured motorist coverage and mandates that every driver has auto insurance.

The Wisconsin Insurance Alliance estimates that the changes will increase auto insurance costs by at least 33 percent, which equates to a $96 to $309 annual increase per driver. This brings Wisconsin’s auto insurance rates from the third lowest in the United States to the highest.

“He (Doyle) received a big check for that one,” said one state legislator, noting that trial lawyers are very grateful to our governor.

Consumers are noticing only the first phase in the increase in their bills now.

The next phase will kick in next year.

Assembly Majority Leader Tom Nelson has been sending letters to his constituents, denying any part of the massive hikes that Wisconsin families are seeing in their auto insurance bills, according to Senate Republican Leader Scott Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald says some Democratic legislators are blaming the insurance industry.

However, as early as February, at least one insurance group - the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance - objected to Doyle’s proposal. Raising the levels, the group told the Chicago Tribune, will result in more money paid out, which in turn would raise insurance rates.Those who can barely afford insurance now will simply drop their policies, leading to more uninsured drivers, which drives up costs for those who have insurance, he said.

The proposal simply didn’t belong in the budget, said state Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, who fought the proposal. Buried in Doyle’s budget proposal and conveniently not mentioned in his budget speech, it was smuggled into law.

The good part? Well, it’s easier to fix than the school funding formula. Legislators, with public support, can amend the minimum insurance requirements and help lower insurance costs.

Being in the Top 10 isn’t always a good thing. Our legislators obviously need to be reminded of that.

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Letters t o t h e e d i t o r Wake up

I find it amazing that Rep. David Obey, Sen. Herb Kohl and state Rep. Ann Hraychuck continue to be puppets for the Democratic party and willingly take part in abusing senior citizens and lobbying for government day care and Obama health care.

Senior abuse: They supported the government cancellation of cost of living increases for Social Security to seniors for the first time since 1975. I guess they feel that the seniors are no longer productive in society and let them starve and freeze to death. They supported and voted for cap and trade legislation that will increase the average spending of the average household by $3,200-$7,000 (based on government estimates).

Again, who will be affected the most?

People on Social Security.

The H1N1 flu vaccines are targeted to be given to youth, health-care providers, pregnant women and others first. The seniors are mandated to be the last to receive it based on federal guidelines. The automotive insurance premiums being raised are, in my opinion, to pay back the Bar association and insurance companies for the massive re-election campaign contributions. That affects the elderly who can ill afford more government erosion of elderly fixed incomes. If you are retired and not eligible for Medicare, the health-insurance premiums will be taxed (based on the bill going into the Senate) which will further erode elderly income. Yet, the abovenamed politicians continue to support the programs with the hope that the elderly will die off and no longer be a burden to society . Even AARP and other organizations which are supposed to support the elderly remain silent and in some cases support the Democratic party with little consideration for the elderly.

Government day care: Barack Obama suggested that the school day be increased by three hours. This is supported by the above politicians as well as Rep. Nancy Pelosi and other extreme liberal politicians.

If the school systems went back to teaching math, reading, science and physical education the extra time would not be needed.

The current school curriculum is designed to teach children moral issues such as sex education, gay marriage, removal of all reference to a God and other issues that should be taught at home. Instead, the parents are absolved of all issues that should originate from home. The school system spends precious time teaching things like proper personal hygiene, how to dress, and provides breakfasts, lunches and snacks.

The youth need to have some parental input into these things, The current system lets the parents walk away from all of their responsibilities. If you decide to have children, you should accept all associated responsibilities (both social and economic) and not rely on the schools and television to fulfill you parental obligations.

Obama and the Democratic party continue to send trial balloons to see how the public reacts. If there is no uproar, it soon shows up in legislation.

Why do federal politicians pay $42/month for medical, dental and eye care while the rest of us pay anywhere from $400/month to over $1,500/month?

Why do they have complete 100-percent access to the best surgeons and doctors that the military budget pays for (Walter Reed

Bear shops in Hayward

HAYWARD - A 125-pound yearling black bear, which spent much of Thursday, Oct. 15, perched high in a spruce tree in downtown Hayward, drew even more attention from spectators when it ran into the MarketPlace liquor store that evening. The bear was seen first in a large spruce tree at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Second Street, next to the Tri-R Realty building. Hayward Police responded to the scene and the Department of Natural Resources was notified. Sawyer County Animal Control Officer Sherrie Shelton stood

Army Hospital)? Why do they have a physician located directly in the Senate and Congress buildings that they can access 24 hours a day, 365 days per year? All for $42/month. The politicians could care less what the constituents want. Their main concern is to tax everybody, abuse the elderly, and heap pay and benefits upon themselves.

America, wake up! We need to vote every incumbent out of office and start fresh.

Dave Wilhelmy Siren

A call for action

Attention: Grantsburg School District and Burnett County.

If you want your property-tax increase to be low, when you get your tax bill in December, this is what you need to do now.

The school property tax is the largest, followed by the county. Both boards are proposing the following: Grantsburg School’s mill rate will go from 8.60 to 9.34 or 8.6percent increase and Burnett County’s mill rate will go from 2.82 to 2.94 or a 4.47-percent increase.

The county board will meet at 9 a.m. this Thursday to discuss and/or approve this request.

What can you do? Call your or any one of the 21 county supervisors and ask them to hold the mill rate to the same as last year’s. This is your input time. The budget does not go final until November.

The school board will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, to discuss or approve this request. What can you do? Call any one or all of the seven board members and ask them to hold the mill rate to the same as last year’s. One board member has already said to do this and it was not accepted. This is your input time. The budget does not go final until a later date.

We the people need to input and now is the time.

Rich Hess Trade Lake

Our responsible senator Sen. Russ Feingold is the most fiscally responsible senator in the Senate. We too often fail to appreciate that. His entire career has involved continuing efforts to reduce government spending and eliminate it entirely when totally unwarranted. He is the taxpayer’s best friend; and for that he has received proper recognition.

He has been named the Top Senator by the National Taxpayers Union, and the top Taxpayer Guardian in the Senate by Taxpayers for Common Sense. Moreover, although a Democrat, he has been recognized by the pro-Republican Club for Growth for voting to curb wasteful spending. Feingold has a long history of working for budget discipline with senators and congressmen of both parties, including Sen. John McCain and Rep. Paul Ryan. He Joined Sen. McCain and a group of bipartisan senators in proposing legislation to crack down on unauthorized earmarks in the budgeting process.

Feingold does not only promote fiscal discipline, he lives it by not accepting pay raises. In line with his efforts for budgetary discipline he personally shows the way.

When Congress has voted to raise its pay, or when receiving an automatic cost of liv-

ing expense, Feingold has sent the extra money back to the U.S. Treasury.

We now have a huge and unsustainable federal deficit due to lack of budgetary restraint, including spending vast amounts on an unnecessary and unwise war in Iraq, which Feingold opposed from the beginning. Military spending has gone totally out of control, and Feingold has consistently voted his dissent. Furthermore, he has not endorsed uncontrolled Wall Street bailout appropriations. He, more than anyone, is truly concerned about not having taxpayers foot the bill.

Ron Ylitalo Grantsburg

Required viewing I remember back in junior high (long time ago) in English class we had required reading of a couple of books. If I recall, one of them was “A Tale of Two Cities” or “The Merchant of Venice.”

After reading one page I yawned and said to myself, “where’s the Outdoor Life mag or an Archie’s comic book?”

Times change, not always for the better.

Not that long ago I saw the movie “Gran Torino.” I’d strongly recommend that all grade schools have this movie as required viewing; yes instead of required reading let’s have some required viewing, something most kids will enjoy watching and after it’s over they should write a 200-word movie report.

Director and main character, Clint Eastwood, hit the nail on the head with his adaptation of a Polish Korean War veteran racked with racial predudice and bigotry.

On the other side, an Asian gang on the wrong side of the law, family members torn between the love they have for their family and the violence on the streets.

It’s a powerful movie that could help some youth understand that people can change for the better, on both sides.

So my question is “Why not” Lets have “Gran Torino” as required viewing in our school systems.

Phil Olson Oakdale, Minn. (formerly of Frederic)

Children in danger Until yesterday, I was a part-time bus driver for Siren. I don’t get paid enough to put up with the kids I drove last night. Bus drivers have a difficult and under-appreciated responsibility to keep our children safe. We provide transportation in extreme conditions: weather, deer, bad roads, impaired drivers, etc.

There is another danger greater than all of these perils: the children themselves.

Many are out of control. Here is what I faced while driving the middle school football team: within five minutes of boarding the bus, two kids hanging out the windows while the bus was in motion, others running up and down the aisles punching and choking each other, noise levels that nearly made my ears bleed, racial slurs against a student of color and slurs against me. Efforts by the two coaches on the bus to control their players were blatantly ignored.

Seventy-five percent of the children were misbehaving, and that is enough to make a huge impact on their safety.

My job is to transport these children

Area Ne ws at a Glance by and kept spectators at a respectful distance from the animal. Around 8 p.m.

Thursday, the bear apparently came down and headed south across Hwy. 63 and Railroad Street. It wandered through the automatic front door at MarketPlace and was captured on video as it entered the store. It went into the Liquor Depot, where a quickthinking employee drew a gate across the entrance to keep it contained in that area.

No customers were in the liquor department at the time. About 35 people were in the grocery store at the time and they were evacuated. Officers from the Hayward Po-

lice Department, Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department and Wisconsin State Patrol responded to the scene to keep people out of the store and parking lot.

The bear went into the beer cooler, climbed up on a shelf and settled down above a stock of Hamm’s Beer. An employee from nearby Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park was contacted to bring a tranquilizer gun. The bear was tranquilized and turned over to the DNR, which put it into a trap and took it away to be evalulated. MarketPlace store manager Jon LeBlanc said the bear was more curi-

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safely. I pulled the bus over three times to calm the kids down. That slowed them down for 30 seconds. These children were the most disrespectful, out-of-control group I have ever driven. They were shocked when I didn’t stop for food on the way home. This is a privilege, not a right.

Driving a large vehicle is hard under the best conditions, much less in the dark with volume levels that would prevent the driver from hearing a horn or other warning signal. We are asking for a disaster!

There have been several bus accidents in the news lately - how many had rowdy kids as contributing factors?

Other drivers have reported activities on the bus such as taking bowel movements, lighting off bottle rockets, fist fights, sexual activities and cutting seats with knives, etc.

The school’s response was to install cameras in the busses in addition to the bus monitors that regularly ride the worst routes to try to keep some order. I ask the school board to review the camera footage from last night’s trip and take action to eliminate this behavior. It is not safe.

Drivers used to write up students that misbehaved, but the Siren School administration does little or nothing to back them up, so most have quit. Parents are also to blame. I raised four children in this school district that wouldn’t dare behave like this.

Riding the bus used to be a much-appreciated privilege. We sat still and whispered to one another. The bus was always quiet and safe. Oh, for yesteryear!

Solutions? Simple: • Parents - step up and discipline your children when needed.

• Drivers – we must have the right to eject kids that make the bus ride unsafe.

Stop the bus and wait until order is restored.

• School administrators – use strict enforcement when problems occur. Back up your monitors and drivers.

• Coaches and chaperones – educate the kids on proper bus etiquette. Take an active role in maintaining control. Sit in the back of the bus.

• Kids – act responsibly and show respect to adults and fellow students.

Pat Cremin Marlene Thomsen Webster

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ous than anything. It was in the store about 75 minutes.

“The Hamm’s Bear returns,” he said, referring to the cartoon bear that appeared in TV advertisements for Hamm’s Beer. Sawyer County Record

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Northern Wisconsin adds new area code The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has recently announced that the 715 area code will begin an area code overlay beginning on Oct. 17. The 715 area code encompasses nearly half of the state of Wisconsin, stretching from the top of our state to south of Eau Claire, and expands from our district in western Wisconsin over to the eastern border near Green Bay. Since the population in northern Wisconsin has grown over the past few years, telephone services need to accommodate this increase in demand for service by adding an additional area code for new users. This is similar to what the Twin Cities experienced about 10 years ago, when multiple area codes were added to their service area.

The area code overlay is part of a threestep process to add another telephone area

Trick or treat for climate change Halloween is around the corner, and children will soon be dressing up and chanting “trick or treat,” their demand for candy backed up by the threat of a prank.

Climate-change activists, from pranksters to presidents, are doing the same. This past Monday, the activist artist group The Yes Men staged another of its hoaxes, with one member posing as an official from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, leading what appeared to be a legitimate press conference and stating the Chamber’s complete reversal on its historically adamant opposition to climate-change legislation. Meanwhile, in the Indian Ocean, the president of the Maldives held the world’s first underwater cabinet meeting, demonstrating that rising sea levels could very soon overwhelm his archipelago nation. With the Copenhagen climate conference less than 50 days away, people are stepping up the pressure.

The Yes Men stage elaborate hoaxes on global-trade organizations, multinational corporations and politicians. They satirically skewer corporate, free-trade, probusiness positions by acting as genuine, sincere spokespeople for these institutions, often offering apologies for past corporate crimes or promoting absurd products with remarkably straight faces at industry conferences. In December 2004, on the 20th anniversary of the Bhopal, India, disaster in which a Union Carbide

code (534) to the existing 715 area. The most important change is that customers will need to start dialing phone numbers with 10 digits, which means including the area code when dialing a local number instead of dialing only seven digits. HowAnn ever, you will not be Hraychuck charged for a long distance call. Phone 28th District numbers that were Assembly considered local before the change will remain local, and numbers that were long distance before will remain long distance. Also, to dial 911 customers will still dial only three digits as before.

The first step in the implementation of

the area code overlay is a permissive dialing period. As of Oct. 17, people are encouraged to start dialing local phone calls with ten digits, using the 715 area code, but calls used without an area code will still be connected. This trial period is a great time to switch life safety systems, alarms, PBXs, fax machine calling lists, speed dialers, private entry access systems, auto-dialers, and out-dialing lists on personal computers to the 10-digit system.

The permissive dialing period ends July 17, 2010, when a mandatory 10-digit procedure takes effect.

The mandatory 10-digit dialing period means that all callers must include the area code for all phone calls to local phone numbers. The call will not be completed if you do not include the area code, and you will be directed to an automated recording that will inform you to use the area code. Once this mandatory dialing period is in place, there will be a new area code introduced. New telephone lines will be given this new 534 area code beginning in

August. No current phone numbers with a 715 area code will be forced to switch to the new 534 area code.

There are many things you can do at home and at work that can help make this transition as smooth as possible. Updating printed materials such as stationery, checks, business cards and advertisements to include the area code can help with the change. It is also important to teach children their 10-digit telephone number, so they know how to call home. Encourage elderly relatives and friends to start dialing 10 digits now instead of continuing to use the 7-digit system. For more information, you can visit the PSC’s Web site at http://psc.wi.gov/ , or you can contact them by phone at 608-266-5481.

As always, if you have any additional questions regarding the area code overlay, or have other legislative concerns, please feel free to contact me toll-free at 888-5290028 or by e-mailing me at Rep.Hraychuck@legis.wisconsin.gov

plant gas leak killed thousands of people, Andrew Bichlbaum of The Yes Men appeared on BBC News posing as a representative of Dow Chemical (which bought Union Carbide), claiming Dow would finally take full responsibility for the accident.

In 2007, Yes Men Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno addressed Canada’s largest oil conference, posing as executives of ExxonMobil and the National Petroleum Council. They announced a plan to convert the corpses of the expected millions of victims of climate change into a fuel they called “Vivoleum.” They were ejected, after which Bonanno told the press: “While ExxonMobil continues to post record profits, they use their money to persuade governments to do nothing about climate change. This is a crime against humanity.”

At this week’s faux press conference in Washington, D.C., Bichlbaum read from a statement: “We at the Chamber have tried to keep climate science from interfering with business. But without a stable climate, there will be no business.” Fox Business News and other global news outlets carried the story of the Chamber’s surprise support of climate-change legislation. During the press conference, an actual U.S. Chamber of Commerce employee entered, loudly declaring the event a fraud, but exposing himself to probing questions about the Chamber’s position on climate change.

Several major corporations have quit the Chamber because of its opposition to genuine climate-change legislation, including Apple, Exelon, PG&E and Levi

Strauss & Co. The U.S. Chamber’s resistance to science-based climate policy is nothing new. Career public-relations executive James Hoggan is the author of “Climate Cover-Up: The Crusade to Deny Amy Global Warming.”

Hoggan told me, Goodman “The PR stunt wasn’t pulled off by The Yes Men; the PR stunt is basically being pulled off by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and it’s been going on for decades.” Hoggan’s book describes what he calls “a twodecade-long campaign by the energy industry in Canada and the United States, basically designed to confuse the public about climate change, and to give people the sense that there is a debate about the science of climate change.”

Oct. 24 is the global day of action organized by the group 350.org, which includes environmentalist Bill McKibben. Named after what scientists have identified as a sustainable target for carbon-dioxide concentration in the atmosphere, 350 parts per million (we are currently at 387 ppm), 350.org lists close to 4,000 events around the world on Oct. 24.

The goal is to pressure government representatives prior to their departure for the major United Nations climate summit that will be held in Copenhagen in December.

President Mohamed Nasheed of the Republic of Maldives is already taking action. Last week, he held an underwater cabinet meeting, donning scuba gear and literally meeting in 20 feet of water in the world’s lowest-lying country. They signed an “SOS from the frontline” declaration, reading, in part, “If we can’t save the Maldives today, you can’t save the rest of the world tomorrow.” He will carry the declaration to Copenhagen.

U.S. government leadership will be critical to clinching a substantive deal in Copenhagen, but the Senate has not finalized any climate legislation, which essentially ties the hands of U.S. negotiators.

Oil, gas and coal interests are spending $300,000 a day lobbying the government.

The moment of climate-change truth is upon us, and the professional deniers are up to their old tricks.

••• 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.

CenturyTel and EMBARQ launch CenturyLink brand LA CROSSE – CenturyTel and EMBARQ are officially launching the new CenturyLink brand this week throughout the company’s 33-state service area. CenturyLink began its brand advertising at the end of August, and customers will begin seeing the new name and logo on bills, buildings and vehicles beginning later this month.

While the names are changing, the way customers interact with us will mostly remain the same.

Customers from both companies will begin seeing the CenturyLink name and logo on their bills and should begin making checks payable to CenturyLink.

Building and store signs will begin

The new logo on the sign at the Frederic office. - Special photo changing to CenturyLink.

Customers visiting the centurytel.com and embarq.com Web sites will now be redirected to a centurylink.com Web site.

CenturyTel and EMBARQ employees

will begin answering the phone and using the CenturyLink name.

What’s not changing?

CenturyTel and EMBARQ customers’ email addresses will stay the same. Only new customers who sign up for broadband service will receive a CenturyLink e-mail address.

There will be no changes to customers’ phone numbers or local service.

Current customer-service contact numbers and business hours will remain the same.

For details about products and services, call CenturyLink Customer Service at 800201-4099 (residential), 800-201-4102 (business). - from CenturyLink

Local Lutherans may break from ELCA

by Wayne Anderson POLK/BURNETT COUNTIES – Approximately 80 Lutherans from five churches in Polk and Burnett counties met last Sunday to explore the idea of breaking away from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and starting a new church.

The move to separate is in response to the ELCA now ordaining openly gay and lesbian ministers in a “committed relationship.”

By a narrow vote, the ELCA voted to approve this ordination practice on Aug. 21 during its national convention in Minneapolis, Minn.

Local parishioners at the meeting belong to area Lutheran churches, which are members of the ELCA governing body.

David Dahlberg, a member of Bethany Lutheran Church of Grantsburg who attended the Sunday meeting, said this move to separate is not about gay bashing or discrimination but, “about the church moving away from Scripture.”

He also cited the effort of members and church officials who are “injecting politics into the church.” Dahlberg said he and others see a liberal “social agenda” growing in the ELCA. And this is a concern to traditional Lutherans.

Pastor Mark Richardson, of Bethesda Lutheran Church of Dresser and a representative of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ, was invited to Sunday’s meeting to discuss what the LCMC offers as an alternative governing body.

The informal group plans meetings with other synod groups, like American Association of Lutheran Churches, Association of Free Lutheran Congregations and Lutheran CORE. A second meeting is planned for next Sunday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m., at the Crex Convention Center in Grantsburg. The meeting is open to the public. For more information call 715-689-2839.

Honored

Frederic Public Library’s Chris Byerly was recently honored by the Indianhead Federated Library System for 30 years of service as a librarian. She was among 17 library staff members honored for having 20-plus years of dedicated service to their libraries. Awards were given at the 31st Annual IFLS Recognition ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 8. - Special photo

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Fall flfloocking to Fiedler Ford

Watercolor workshop is Friday

The third-annual gallery showing of the Watercolor Workshop artists will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 719 Nevada Street in St. Croix Falls. It will be open Friday, Oct. 23, from 4 – 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is open to the public. — Photo submitted Visitors to Fiedler Ford’s annual new car showing got a window seat for viewing the shiny 2010 vehicles parked outside the downtown Grantsburg dealership last Friday.

Local dealership hosts 32nd-annual car showing

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG – A parade of sorts could seen be headed east on Grantsburg’s Main Street last Friday. Throughout the day would-be car buyers were flocking to Fiedler Ford’s new car show-

John Dahlberg picked up a free gift at Fiedler Ford’s new car showing in downtown Grantsburg on Oct. 16.

ing in what has become an annual rite of fall in Grantsburg.

The Fiedlers were hosting their open house showcasing the new 2010 Ford car models, but the large crowd of people also came to enjoy the warm hospitality the Fiedler family has become known for and to visit awhile with friends and neighbors over coffee and goodies.

“It’s a social event the whole town looks forward to,” said Sonja Java. Java’s husband Ken also enjoyed catching up with the customers he’d served while working at the dealership for seven years.

Visitors literally had a window seat to the new cars parked outside as they lingered at tables in front of the dealership’s large windows.

This is the 32nd year there has been a new car showing at Fiedler Ford and the building hasn’t changed much over the years.

You won’t find a flashy showroom at Fiedler Ford but that doesn’t matter to the many return customers Fiedler has served so well over the years. In fact it only adds to the dealership’s charm and testament to its longevity.

Fiedler credits the success of his business to his loyal customers. “Repeat business is what keeps us going.”

Fiedler said customer service is number one and that he is looking ahead to the future. “Hopefully it’s getting better but slowly,” said Fiedler. “We will continue to maintain the same quality service for our customers while we keep moving forward,” said Fiedler.

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Merlin Johnson and Jerry Fiedler find a few minutes to visit during the new car showing at Fiedler Ford in Grantsburg on Friday, Oct. 16.

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Prairie Fire Children's Theatre's "The Wizard of Oz" SIREN – Join over 60 local children in a wonderful journey through the Magical Land of Oz, as they take the stage with two professional actors in the

Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Performances will be Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, 7 p.m., at the

Restorative Justice receives donation from Moose Lodge

Siren School auditorium.

Featuring original music and script by Daniel Nordquist, “The Wizard of Oz” continues Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s tradition of presenting classic tales as you’ve never seen them done before.

Based on L. Frank Baum’s classic American fairy tale, Prairie Fire’s version is set in contemporary America at the beginning, and it is from there that the tornado takes Dorothy over the rainbow to Oz. The local cast features: Jessica Morris as Dorothy, Nic Mulroy as Toto, Emily Stiemann as Auntie Em, Max Lindquist as Uncle Henry, Lucas Stiemann as the Tin Man and Brittany Horwath as the Lion. The roles of the Munchkins, flying monkeys, winkies and traders will be played by Siren students in grades two

to 12. Prairie Fire Theatre professionals Ana Hagedorn and Lindsey Gagliano will play the roles of the Wicked Witch of the West and the Scarecrow, as well as directing the production.

Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for student and free for those less than 5, and will be sold at the door.

“The Wizard of Oz” features set and costume design by Deborah Pick.

This Prairie Fire Theatre residency is being sponsored by Moms for Kids. Previous PFCT residencies in Siren have been “Beauty and the Beast,” “Tom Sawyer,” “Robin Hood,” “Aladdin” and many others.

For more information, contact Becky Strabel from Moms for Kids at 715-3492548. – submitted

Planning begins for Christmas in Siren

Lisa Johnson (L) and Brandy Horstman from Burnett County Restorative Justice Response accepted a check Oct. 14 for $1,222 from Dick Sweet, community service co-chair for the Burnett County Moose Lodge. The money came from a spaghetti dinner fundraiser and silent auction held at the Moose Lodge Saturday, Oct. 3, and will go into the RJR general budget. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

SIREN – Planning is under way now for the kickoff of the Christmas season in Siren. Festivities on opening day, Saturday, Nov. 28, include the lighting of the Christmas tree in VFW Memorial Park at the west end of Main Street, a Christmas parade and holiday caroling from Main Street to Crooked Lake Park and a brief program with the lighting of displays in Crooked Lake Park.

Participation from people all over the area is welcome. Anyone who wants to can enter their own or sponsor a parade float. They can tie in promotions at their places of business, spread the word to their patrons or place a lighted display in Crooked Lake Park. Everyone is encour-

aged to attend the Nov. 28 holiday activities.

The theme for the parade is Your Hometown Christmas. None of the entries will be judged, just enjoyed. Register floats by Tuesday, Nov. 10, by calling the Siren Chamber office at 715-349-8399 or by e-mail to chamber@visitsiren.com.

The chamber also asks people to let them know by Monday, Oct. 26, of any open house or other holiday activities that they are planning throughout the season, which runs from Nov. 28 through Dec. 25. The chamber calendar of events must be completed by this date to meet the first advertising deadline. – Information submitted

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Plan commission recommends city keeps auditorium building

Comprehensive strategy “Way Forward” approved

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – The city of St. Croix Falls has been discussing the possibilities for the Auditorium building on Main Street with Festival Theatre, the nonprofit organization leasing the building from the city for quite some time.

The city approved a $50,000 comprehensive study to be done on the building by architect Bob Claybaugh, Taylors Falls, Minn. The report from the study listed several possible scenarios for the building’s future from what some at the meeting called “the dream” to scaled-back renditions. The report also indicated the Auditorium building was architecturally sound. This indicates the integrity of the building is worth saving, rather than tearing the facility down and building new. The building was also listed on the historic register awhile back, which would place constraints on the city in demolition, but it could still be done if certain procedures were followed.

What the meeting for the city plan commission Oct. 19 was designed for was to have the commission discuss the “Way Forward” strategy and either make a decision on whether to commit to the building, and an estimated $1.85 million renovation, or to commit to a new construction with unknown costs, or commit to smaller projects rather than complete renovation, or make no commitment. The lease on the building with Festival Theatre is current for at least 10 more years; however, since the library moved from the building to its new location at the Holiday site, the theater wanted to renegotiate a lease and they are currently looking at possible uses for the library space. The theater has approached the city with their plan of making the theater more productive in the near future, booking more concert series and adding more plays and educational programs to the programming they already offer. Festival Theatre also indicated they have spent over $200,000 in building improvements over the years, not counting donated materials and donated labor to improve the building for efficiency, to continue operations, and to attract patrons.

The question now that the city is the owner and not a co-tenant of how to proceed needs to be answered. For months the theater and the city have been hashing out options about how to move forward and if they would move forward together. The theater indicated at the Sept. 21 plan commission meeting that they have a forward plan. The theater wanted to hear from the city as their landlord if

they plan on making building improvements for these plans to become reality. When the discussion of a Festival renovation came forward, the city had committed to the new library. The commitment to another city-owned building for millions of dollars was not favorable to the council at that time. The matter was put on hold.

The theater in the meantime, constructed their vision for the future. A study by Claybaugh was conducted and completed. The city needed to determine if they would proceed with the theater and make necessary improvements based on estimates, possible grant dollars and fundraising sources. A concern of city officials was that no tax dollars be applied to the endeavor of Festival Theatre’s renovation and funding efforts. The estimate of $1.85 million was provided to the city and the plan commission responded. Mayor Darrell Anderson stated that he felt if the theater could get the momentum to raise the roughly $2 million without committing any city tax dollars, he was supportive. He said that he was not so supportive when the library board came up with their plan for a new library and the costs involved. He added that he changed his mind when he saw how the momentum of that fundraising got going and that the library board was able to carry out the task. He said he would be supportive of the theater if they get the same momentum and energy, but was not in favor of tax dollars being applied.

Commissioner Warren White stated, “In 1917, people were willing to do this with some tax dollars. The recommendation is to do this and not have it be any tax dollars.

As far as I know, the plan commission has not had a vote on that matter.”

Commissioner Don Anderson stated that if the theater has the drive and sources for funding, he suggests they go for it. He also stated that the city has to be careful with tax dollars. “You have to look at what treasure we are leaving behind to our grandchildren,” Anderson said. “You also have to teach them the value of their dollars.”

The matter of tax dollars or no tax dollars was never settled at the meeting. It went back and forth among members in attendance with no final word on how to handle that issue. Another issue that came up during discussion was the estimate. Commissioner Donald Puffer asked if the estimate was high or low on the $1.85 million. The answer to that was provided by city Administrator Ed Emerson who said the numbers were as close to actual current dollars as they could be in the proposal.

Meg Luhrs, local business owner, resident and member of various city committees, stated that the study done by Claybaugh indicated the building was savable. “It has

structural integrity and is on the historic register. I think it [raising the funds and making improvements] can be done. The theater is of cultural importance to our community,” said Luhrs.

During the discussion Emerson said, “The way to succeed is to say, as a community, after 100 years, do we want to put forth the effort to save this building and preserve a treasure, and we may need some tax dollars to do so. We need the community to step forward with the energy of a five-year plan like the library,” he said.

Councilman Arnie Carlson was in attendance at the meeting. He spoke to the plan as a council liaison to Festival Theatre. He commended Emerson on his hard work for the “Way Forward” document. He suggested that smaller numbers be thrown out at people rather than a $2 million figure. Carlson suggested taking pieces of work to raise funds for at a time such as HVAC one year, an elevator next year, and so on. Carlson also suggested the city could take a second look at the Claybaugh study and separate the theater needs from the city’s needs. “The city needs to be responsible for the building as a landlord. Let the theater worry about what they are going to do and how they raise their money. Let that be their business,” Carlson said. “If there are opportunities when Festival is seeking funding and they need the city to partner to qualify, we should do it.”

Commissioner and Councilperson Debra Kravig stated, “We need to get on the same page. Now’s the time to do that and not move from that page. I would like to take a recommendation from the plan commission to the council that says we support keeping the building.”

The question then came up that by recommending keeping the building, would the city limit itself to possible scenarios regarding funding for the building in the event a new building is determined to be a better option? The commission discussed the idea of a $1.85 million renovation to a structurally sound building compared to razing and constructing new at an unknown cost, and the likelihood that grant dollars may not be awarded for new construction, basically turned the commission’s attention back toward preservation.

After a lengthy discussion, the commission passed the motion to recommend to the council to keep the auditorium building and approved the document “Way Forward” for council consideration. The council has yet to vote on or approve these recommendations.

A copy of the “Way Forward” document as presented to and approved by the plan commission Oct. 19 can be seen at the Leader’s Web site at www.the-leader.net.

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County’s 2010 budget ready for public hearing

Shortfall down to $134,000

Budget hearing, comments The public will have a chance to comment at a public hearing on the budget at the Nov. 10 Polk County’s interim fimeeting of the board of nance director, Maggie Wickre, presented the pro- supervisors. Following posed 2010 Polk County the public hearing the budget to the board of su- board will vote on pervisors. – Photo by Mary changes and eventually a final 2010 budget.

Stirrat The board meeting begins at 5 p.m., with the budget hearing at 7 p.m.

By the end of Tuesday’s meeting, Supervisor Ken Sample indicated he would be asking for an amendment to the agenda to replace funding that was cut from the human services budget.

Centuria residents Bill Alleva and Dr. David Markert, both members of the human services board, commented at the beginning of the meeting that the services of the department are mandated by the state and federal governments.

In addition, they said, cuts in county funding of the department will jeopardize state and federal reimbursements for providing the mandated services.

Other county residents asked the board to reinstate funding for the land and water resource department, noting that lake quality has been identified as a top priority of the board.

Board Chairman Bryan Beseler reminded the supervisors that all amendments to the published budget must be “levy neutral,” which means that they have no effect on the tax levy. For every dollar an amendment might add to the levy, a funding source other than the levy must be identified.

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by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — A month ago the Polk County Board of Supervisors was trying to balance a 2010 budget that had a $3 million shortfall.

A lot can happen in a month.

By the end of September, errors were found that brought the shortfall to about $1 million, and by the first week in October it was down even further, to $750,000.

Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, the board approved for publication purposes a 2010 budget that is balanced using a mere $134,719 from the undesignated fund.

Part of the reason that the proposed budget requires $134,000 rather than $750,000 from the undesignated fund is that the county’s auditor found adjustments that could be made to increase the levy cap, allowing the county to levy more taxes. The auditor also found that a portion of the debt service could be moved outside the levy cap.

These two adjustments freed up about $600,000 within the levy cap, said Supervisor Gary Bergstrom, chair of the finance committee.

Although the board can make adjustments to the budget during its Nov. 10 meeting, the proposed budget needed to be approved Tuesday night to be published in the paper.

The published budget includes the maximum tax levy allowed for the county, at $21,182,088. This is an increase of $1,033,003, or 5.13 percent, over last year.

The mill rate is at 4.47, up 9.76 percent from last year’s mill rate of 4.07. This means that property valued at $100,000 will be paying $447 in county taxes, which is $40 more than a $100,000 home would pay last year.

The nearly 10-percent jump in the mill rate, said interim finance director Maggie Wickre as she presented the proposed budget, is due in part to a decrease in property values within the county. Property values went down 4.2 percent, which translates to a loss in the tax base of nearly $208.5 million.

Polk County’s total 2010

budgeted expenditures are anticipated to be $50.86 million. Fees, grants, state and federal grants and appropriations, and other revenue sources will bring in about $29 million.

Staffing The budget process includes a review of the staffing plans and needs of each department, which are presented to the joint personnel/finance committee with recommendations made to the board.

A number of changes in the staffing plans were presented to the board for approval, some of which have no impact on the budget. The changes include elimination of positions, creation of new positions, and changes of hours.

All the recommendations but one were approved.

The personnel and finance committees recommended the elimination of the lime quarry manager, a full-time position costing about $75,000, but supervisors voted 15 to 8 to reinstate the position.

Supervisor Larry Jepsen, chairman of the lime quarry committee, asked that the position be reauthorized. It is currently being filled by an interim manager who was a highway department employee.

Saying that the goal of the lime quarry needs to be better defined, Supervisor Keith Rediske said the position should not be kept.

The goal of the quarry–whether it is to be a profit-making entity for the county or to supply ag lime to area farmers–will determine the best management style for it.

“We’re trying to run a business,” argued Jepsen, “but for some reason or other we don’t want a manager. We have an interim manager on a one-year contract, but funding runs out at year-end unless we reauthorize the position.”

Reauthorizing the position costs nothing, said Supervisor Dean Johansen, who is also a member of the lime quarry committee. If the long-term goal of the quarry does not include the need for a manager, it can be eliminated at that point. On the other hand, he said, if the position is eliminated and it is determined that one is needed, there will be no funding for it.

“We have a clear mission,” said Johansen, “which is to make money and to provide lime for the farmers.”

He added that in recent years the quarry has provided $100,000 annually to the county’s general fund.

Rediske said that some people think the county should not be in competition with private business, and that there is a question about whether the mission of the quarry is to turn a profit.

“We can always create a position,” he said.

Joining with Rediske to oppose reinstating the position were Supervisors Joan Peterson, Patricia Schmidt, Herschel Brown, Marvin Caspersen, Russell Arcand, Gary Bergstrom, and Beseler.

The changes that were approved included the establishment of two new full-time positions in the human services department. One of these positions is a social worker in family services and one is an energy assistance worker, and the cost of both is covered by reimbursements and outside funding sources.

The elimination of the position of deputy director/adult protection supervisor in the human services department was also approved. This position was vacant during 2009, and elimination will save about $100,000.

Also within the human services department, the board approved the creation of a full-time case manager in the mental health unit. The cost of $40,600 will be absorbed within current funding allocations for the department.

Increases in hours for two employees in the public health department were approved, one that increases a half-time environmental health technician from halftime to full time and one that increases a half-time program assistant to a .8 position. Neither increase has an impact on the budget.

The positions of four seasonal part-time employees in the highway department were authorized but not funded. These four heavy-equipment operators combined to make one full-time employee. Leaving the positions vacant will save about $95,000, which will be part of the highway department budget.

Another $125,000 in position vacancies in the sheriff’s department will be kept in the law enforcement budget. The number and specific type of positions are undetermined.

Other business • With little fanfare the board adopted the county’s comprehensive plan, presented by county planner Tim Anderson. “We’ve been in the process four years,” said Rediske. “This is the culmination of quite a period of time.”

• By ballot vote at the request of Beseler, a resolution to borrow $1.05 million for the purchase of six trucks for the highway department was defeated 13 to 10. The county’s capital improvement plan, argued Supervisor Jim Edgell, calls for $400,000 for vehicle replacement next year. On the other hand, said Caspersen, the highway department budget has been cut each of the past several years, causing equipment deterioration and maintenance to become big budget items.

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FALL SPORTS

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Dragons break streak during homecoming First win since 2005

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Siren 26, Winter 22

by Brenda Sommerfeld SIREN – The Siren fans had been waiting for long time for a Dragon victory.

Friday, Oct. 16, the team won their first game since August of 2005. The young, strong-willed team, under direction of their first-year coach Jason Bins, made a 26-22 conquest over Winter during their homecoming game.

“I am incredibly impressed with the effort that our kids came out with tonight,” Bins exclaimed. “We have talked about our hard work paying off and that is what happened tonight.”

At halftime Siren had a 20-8 lead. Winter came back in the third to score two touchdowns, bringing them ahead of the Dragons 22-20. With the help of the loud cheers coming from the sidelines, Siren’s Jeremy Wikstrom recovered a fumble and returned it 88 yards for a touchdown in the last seven minutes of the final quarter.

The Dragon defense held Winter from getting near their end zone in the final minutes, giving the Siren football program their first win, breaking their 42game losing streak.

“This was a huge win for our program, but after the game we talked about this being the first of many for our young team,” Bins commented. “I think that a lot of our players grew up and found their role on this team tonight.”

At quarterback Christian Hall completed two of four passes for 53 yards.

One of the passes completed resulted in a touchdown by Andrew Brown. Brown received three passes for the night for a total of 68 yards. Isaac Wegner completed Brown’s third.

Wikstrom totaled 11 carries for 51 yards and one touchdown. Wegner had nine carries for 17 yards and one touchdown. Evan Oachs rushed for 54 yards in 19 carries and Hall rushed for 17 yards

First-year coach Jason Bins is all smiles as he walks back to the sidelines after his last time-out with his team before the clock runs out.

Siren Dragon football players show their excitement after their 26-22 win over Winter on Friday, Oct. 16. Murdock Smith, Christian Hall, Andrew Brown and Elijah Hinze gathered together on the field after shaking hands with the Winter team. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld in six carries.

Defensively, Wegner led the team with 19 tackles. Eight of his 19 were solo tackles and he also forced a fumble against Winter. Oachs made eight tackles and he intercepted one of the Winter Warriors

passes. Wikstrom completed four tackles during the game.

“I asked our guys to celebrate this win, but when they hit the practice field on Monday our focus is on Bruce,” Bins said.

Evan Oachs was one of the Dragons to make the win possible on Friday.

Oachs rushed for 54 yards in 19 carries against the Winter Warriors.

••• SALISBURY, N.C., – Former Saints athlete, and Lenoir-Rhyne University junior Brenna Martens, led her team in the final golf tournament of the season with a 153 (+9) during the Patsy Rendleman Invitational.

Martens posted the third-best score Brenna Martens of the tournament.

As a team the Bears finished with a total of 672 (+96) and eighth out of 11 teams, and will resume play again next spring. – with information from www.lrbears.com ••• DULUTH, Minn., – Former Unity athlete Cole Strilzuk picked off his first pass of the season in the UM-Duluth Bulldogs football team’s 31-7 win last weekend against St. Cloud State.

The starting left corner and the Bulldogs remain undefeated in the NSIC, and 7-1 overall. – with information from www.d.umn.edu ••• BEMIDJI, Minn., – Former Frederic athlete Jake Schmidt had three solo tackles for Bemidji State in the Beavers 45-6 victory last Saturday over Minnesota-Crookston. Schmidt plays at safety and is a sophomore this season.

••• LEADER LAND – The Thursday, Oct. 22, St. Croix Falls at Unity football game will be broadcast on WLMX 104.9 FM beginning at 7 p.m.

The Baldwin-Woodville at Amery football game can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.

••• GREEN BAY– The Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns game is being broadcast Sunday, Oct. 25, beginning at noon on WXCX 105.7 FM. ••• PITTSBURGH – The Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers game can be heard on Sunday, Oct. 25, beginning at noon on WLMX 104.9 FM. ••• MADISON – The Wisconsin Badgers at Minnesota State hockey games are being broadcast on 1260 AM on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m., and the Saturday, Oct. 24, game begins at 7 p.m.

••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4:30 p.m. on Mondays to go in Extra Points. – Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete who will be playing collegiate sports in 2009 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld

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

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Eagles end Saints season with playoff win 25-16, but Prescott won the other three 25-18, 25-11 and 15-13.

The Tigers battled until the end, only falling in the fifth and final game by two points, 15-13.

Mary Johnson was out with an injury, leaving teammates to step in. Michelle Gibbs had 15 kills and nine digs. Ally Daniels made 10 kiss, four digs and two solo blocks.

Alyssa Main totaled six kills and one block assist and Kendra Spurgeon made seven kills, three digs and one assists block. Siiri Larsen assisted in 33 and freshman Amber Davis assisted in two.

Grantsburg, Luck and Siren advance to second round Unity 3, St. Croix Falls 1

by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – It’s been a series of ups and downs all season long for the Unity volleyball team, but they put it all together on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the first round of the WIAA playoffs, and knocked off the Saints on their home court to advance to the regional semifinals this Thursday.

“They’re finally coming together; they’re finally getting everything we’ve been talking about all year,” said firstyear coach Chris Lesneski. “They’re playing with intensity, they’re playing with fire, they’re reading plays better.”

The Saints won the first game 25-20, but Unity won the last three 25-18, 25-19 and 27-25.

“When we play well at times like we did tonight, is when we’re making fewer mistakes, we’re just giving up fewer points,” Lesneski said, adding that the team has peaked at just the right time.

The Eagles had as much as a fourpoint lead midway through the first game but the Saints played well and kept a one-point advantage for much of the game before pulling away with the win.

The second game was all Eagles, as they jumped out to an 11-2 lead. The Saints inched their way back to within five points near the end but could not pull the Eagles gap any closer. For the Saints it seemed that errors plagued them in the third game, not only at the net but at the serving line as well. It’s been a tough year as far as injury and illness go for the Saints, and late in the game they lost Heather Gilbert to a leg injury. Several others not on the varsity roster earlier in the season were bumped up to varsity late in the season.

The Eagles, meanwhile, carried momentum into the fourth game and although the Saints came back, leading 24-22 at one point, Cadi Harper landed two aces to tie the game and eventually get the eagles to an intense 27-25 win and a chance to move on in the playoffs.

“I give credit to them; they’re doing what they need to be doing,” Lesneski

Weyerhaeuser 3, Frederic 0 WEYERHAEUSER – The Vikings season ended with a 3-0 loss to Weyerhaeuser on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Wildcats defeated Frederic 25-18, 25-15 and 25-11.

Alli Anderson led the Vikings in kills with four and Krysta Laqua had three total against the Wildcats. Alex Lonetti made eight assists and Paola Endara two. Endara also had two serving aces, while Cori Schmidt made one. Camilla Collovati totaled 13 digs, Laqua 12, Schmidt 10 and Chrissy Chenal nine.

The Eagles volleyball team played with intensity on Tuesday night against St. Croix Falls. – Photo by Marty Seeger said about the Eagles team.

Unity will play at Hammond against the No. 3 seed St. Croix Central on Friday, Oct. 23, beginning at 7 p.m.

Luck 3, Lake Holcombe 1 LAKE HOLCOMBE – The Cardinals volleyball team grabbed a road win over Lake Holcombe in the first round of the WIAA playoffs on Tuesday night, by scores of 25-15, 26-24, 23-25 and 25-12.

Luck will now travel to Weyerhaeuser for the regional semifinal game this Friday, Oct. 23, beginning at 7 p.m. The Wildcats are a No. 2 seed and the Cardinals hold the No. 6 seed.

Morgan Denny led Luck with 13 kills and nine digs on the night. Aleah Lemieux had four kills. Hannah Karl had three aces and also had 15 assists.

Morrin hyperextended her knee during Saturday’s tournament, so she didn’t play in the first game and took it easy in the other two. Other team members stepped up.

Larissa Wilhelm made 21 assists and Cole had six. Tiffany Meyer made six digs and Morrin totaled three.

Palmquist, Thoreson and Lauren Romanowski each had one solo block against the Hilltoppers.

Wilhelm served over six that were unanswered and Nikki Ticknor totaled four aces.

Prescott 3, Webster 2 PRESCOTT – Prescott ended the Webster Tigers season, winning 3-2. Webster won the first and fourth games 25-23 and

Daphne Hubbell and the rest of the Siren Dragons are moving on to the second round of the playoffs after their win over Bayfield Tuesday night.

– File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

Siren 3, Bayfield 1 BAYFIELD – The No. 5 seeded Siren Dragons volleyball team traveled to Bayfield on Tuesday night, winning 3-1 by scores of 25-23, 25-19, 22-25 and 25-23.

The win advanced them to the regional semifinal game this Friday, Oct. 23, at Northwood, who is the No. 1 seed.

Carley Emery and Ashley Guevara led the Dragons with nine kills, and Deanna Phernetton had six kills and Abigail Mitchell had five kills. Emery and Natasha Kosloski led the team in digs with three apiece, and Sarah Howe had 21 assists. Meghan Baasch led the team in aces with five, and Emery had three.

Grantsburg 3, Glenwood City 0

Luck volleyball player Ashley Dexter bumps the ball in an earlier game this season, as Sarah Elert looks on.

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by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – The Pirates quickly tore Glenwood City from the tournament with a 3-0 win Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Grantsburg barely let the Hilltoppers score, winning the three games 25-6, 255 and 25-6.

“I think the big thing tonight was to keep focus,” Coach Morrin said.

Each member of the team got her chance on the court to help each other keep on target. Annie Palmquist completed 14 kills for the team. Emily Cole totaled seven kills, Kallie Thoreson four and Kortney Morrin and Lauren Finch each knocked in three.

Lauren Finch smacks the ball over the net against Glenwood City on Tuesday night. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Pirates take another conference title Grantsburg 3, Siren 0

by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – The Pirates took their 21st consecutive conference championship title, remaining undefeated after a 3-0 win over Siren Thursday, Oct. 15. Grantsburg won the games 25-5, 25-6 and 25-17.

Annie Palmquist and Kortney Morrin each had 10 kills against the Dragons.

Emily Cole totaled 12 assists and Larissa Wilhelm had eight. Lauren Finch served four aces and Lauren Romanowski and Tiffany Meyer each served over three.

Kallie Thoreson had four solo blocks and Palmquist and Cole had one each. Morrin, Romanowski, Cole and Wilhelm made three digs during the match.

Siren’s Carley Emery hit three kills and Meghan Baasch had two. Sarah Howe set up nine assists. Deanna Phernetton, Abigail Mitchell and Ashley Guevara had one block. Guevara also had two ace serves.

Webster 3, Clayton 0 CLAYTON – Winning three games against Clayton Thursday, Oct. 15, moved the Webster Tigers to a record of 7-3 in the West Lakeland Conference.

This record gives the Tigers a third-place finish in the conference, behind Grantsburg and their losing opponent Clayton.

Webster won the games against the Bears 25-22, 25-17 and 25-19.

Michelle Gibbs had 13 kills in the Webster victory over the Bears. Jayme Mitchell made nine kills, Mary Johnson four and Ally Daniels three. Siiri Larsen set up 20 assists. Billie Ingalls got five digs against Clayton. Kendra Spurgeon and Daniels each had four. The three Tigers to serve one ace were Gibbs, Daniels and Mitchell.

Shell Lake 3, Frederic 1 FREDERIC – The Vikings battled with the Lakers Thursday, Oct. 15. Shell Lake took the victory, winning three of the four games. Frederic won the second game 25-22, while Shell Lake won the other three 25-19, 25-19 and 25-21.

Chrissy Chenal led Frederic in kills

Pirate Carly Larson spikes the ball over the head of Carley Emery of Siren last Thursday. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld with nine, followed by Camilla Collovati with eight and Cori Schmidt with six.

Kendra Wells assisted in 10 and Paola Endara made 11 assists. Schmidt had a tremendous night serving, sending over six unanswered by the Lakers.

Schmidt also had 26 digs, Chenal and Collovati each got 13 and Krysta Laqua made 11 digs. Alli Anderson blocked two against Shell Lake. Collovati and Laqua blocked one.

St. Croix Falls 3, Unity 2

by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – The Eagles just wouldn’t go away last Thursday as the Saints pulled out a match win in five games by scores of 25-23, 27-25, 22-25,

Saints freshman Alexis Erickson gets the ball over the net against Eagle netters Sam Ince and Cadi Harper last Thursday. The Saints won a thriller 3-2. – Photo by Marty Seeger

19-25 and 15-9.

St. Croix Falls won the first game despite the Eagles keeping it close for much of the way, but in the second game Unity controlled much of the play until late in the game. The Eagles had as much as a seven-point lead before Saints freshman Natalie Sempf went to the serving line.

Sempf was consistent enough to score 12 points in a row along with five aces in the game, but couldn’t pull out the game point and the Eagles shot back. Eventually the Saints pulled out the 27-25 win, much to the excitement of coach Stacie Hoff.

“The second-game comeback was awesome,” Hoff said. “We, however fell apart again in the third and fourth games.”

Despite a loss in games three and four, Sempf again showed consistency at the serving line, scoring at least nine points

Webster’s Mary Johnson goes up for a block in a game earlier this season. – File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

Luck’s Ashley Dexter and Sarah Elert attempt a block against Turtle Lake last Thursday. – Photo by Paula Elert and four aces in the fourth game. In the fifth game it was all Saints as they jumped out to an early 5-0 lead, and eventually an 8-3 lead that the Eagles couldn’t dig out of.

Turtle Lake 3, Luck 1 LUCK – The Cardinals hosted the Lakers last Thursday but ended up losing 31 by scores of 21-25, 22-25, 25-18 and 18-25.

The team hosted the game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October as part of Dig for a Cure. Morgan Denny led Luck with 15 kills on the night, including seven digs, seven blocks and six aces. Hannah Karl led with 11 aces and had 20 assists, and Jaimee Buck had four serving aces. Aleah Lemieux led in digs with nine, and Maia Lehmann had eight digs.

Frederic’s Vanessa Neumann bumps the ball for the Vikings. – File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Third-consecutive loss a tough one for Vikings One game to go in the regular season Shell Lake 32, Frederic 28

by Marty Seeger SHELL LAKE – The Vikings suffered a tough loss to the Lakers last Friday night in what looked like a potential win for Frederic, as they led by as much as 28-12 at the half. But failures to score in the second half allowed the Lakers to inch their way back and eventually take a lead in the final seconds of the game.

“To lose it on a tipped pass in the end is tough,” said Vikings coach Ken Belanger.

Although the Vikings maintained a 2818 lead at the start of the fourth quarter the Lakers scored twice in just over six minutes to play. Their first touchdown came with 6:04 remaining in the game on a 5-yard run, and after forcing Frederic to punt, capped off a 15-play drive with 4:12 to go in the game from their own 41yard line. With 1:14 remaining, Shell Lake connected on a tipped pass for 30 yards while the receiver was on the ground according to Belanger. Despite the Vikings defense holding the Lakers to a fourth and two, the Lakers scored

with 40 seconds to go in the game on a 7yard run. It was a tough second half for the Vikings despite such a positive start to the game.

“If we play a full game like we did in the first half I think we can play basically with most Division 7 teams in the state,” Belanger said.

With the exception of a 79-yard return in the opening kickoff by the Lakers for six points, the Vikings answered right back. Frederic scored on their opening drive in the first quarter on a 2-yard run

by Ben Ackerley. The touchdown came just one play after Tony Peterson rushed for a 43-yard gain. After the extra point kick the Vikings led 7-6. Both teams punted on their next possessions but the Lakers struck again after a 67-yard gain set up their second touchdown of the game in the second quarter with 8:18 to go. It was the Lakers final lead of the game until the final seconds, as Frederic scored 21 points in the second quarter.

The Vikings first touchdown of the second quarter came on a 40-yard run by fullback Ian Anderson with 6:56 on the clock. Just three plays later, the Vikings recovered a fumble but couldn’t convert it into points. With 2:45 still to go in the first half, the Vikings forced the Lakers to punt, but it was blocked and Peterson ran it back 50 yards for the touchdown.

Frederic's Ian Anderson breaks loose from a Shell Lake defender last Friday at Shell Lake. – Photo by Larry Samson

But the Vikings weren’t done yet defensively, as just one play later, a Shell Lake pass was picked off by Will Primm and ran back 18 yards to the Lakers 42yard line. Just seven plays later, Ackerley connected with Primm on a 10-yard touchdown pass to give the Vikings the big halftime lead. Unfortunately, the big breaks, solid offense and defense couldn’t hold on in the second half.

“We just didn’t seem to play with the same level of intensity [in the second half],” Belanger said.

For Shell Lake it was Caleb Schmidt who led the team in rushing with 224 yards on 22 carries and two touchdowns.

Frederic’s Peterson had 87 yards on 13 carries and Anderson had 83 yards on 13 carries. Ackerley had five completions for 66 yards and one touchdown. Anderson led the Vikings defensively with 10.5 tackles and Trae Gehl had nine.

Despite the loss the Vikings are eyeing their next game this Thursday, Oct. 22, at home against Birchwood/Weyerhaeuser, who has just two wins this season, against Siren and Winter. With a win the Vikings will end the regular season at 53 in the conference, and play Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the level 1 playoffs, which have yet to be determined.

Hilltoppers topple Eagles 46-12 Unity to end season at home against Saints Glenwood City 46, Unity 12

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – Glenwood City dismantled the Eagles last Friday night in nonconference action, and the Hilltoppers moved to 7-1 overall to maintain the best record in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference. They currently sit on top of their conference at 5-0 and proved why against Unity, as they jumped out to a 140 lead after the first quarter and led 33-0 at the half. The Eagles came up with an early defensive stop when a Glenwood City pass was intercepted on their first possession of the game by Luke Hilleshiem, but other than that it was all Hilltoppers in the first half.

The Eagles scored twice in the second half, with one score coming in the third quarter and another in the fourth quar-

Unity's Logan Hilleshiem, No. 7, and Alec Carlson, No. 68, work together along with another Eagle to drive back a Glenwood City opponent. – Photo by Marty Seeger

ter. Reed Sorenson scored a rushing touchdown and Brady Flaherty scored on a pass from Luke Nelson. Unity’s defense stepped up in the third quarter, not allowing any points to the Hilltoppers.

Defensively Dustin McKinney led the team in tackles with six, and Jared Peper and Jason Vlasnik each had five tackles.

Rush Hickethier had four tackles and Logan Hilleshiem, Clay Peckman, Lucas Hetfeld and Mike Johnson contributed two solo tackles apiece.

Sorenson led the Eagles in rushing with 60 yards on four carries. McKinney had 49 yards on 16 carries and Xavier Foeller had 13 yards on five carries. Nelson completed five passes on 19 attempts for 31 yards with one interception and a touchdown.

This Thursday, Oct. 22, the Eagles host St. Croix Falls in their final game of the season, beginning at 7 p.m. With a win, the Eagles can knock the Saints from a chance at the playoffs.

Grantsburg Pirates shut out Cameron Comets Clear Lake up next for Pirates Grantsburg 22, Cameron 0

by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Pirates took their third win of the season with a 22-0 shutout victory over the Cameron Comets on Friday, Oct. 16, moving their record to 3-5 this season.

Derek Bertelsen scored two touchdowns, within seconds of each other, for the Pirates during the second quarter of the game. Bertelsen ran in one of the two-point conversions, while Josh Phillipps scored the other two. Matt Wood scored Grantsburg’s final touchdown in the fourth quarter with a 2-yard run.

Bertelsen totaled 90 rushing yards in 23 carries. Kyle Johnson rushed for 153 yards in 16 attempts. Nolan Hanson made it 6 yards in two tries and Brent

Myers 2 yards in three carries. Wood’s only carry resulted in his touchdown.

Wood completed the team’s four kickoffs for a total of 130 yards. Phillipps punted once for 23 yards, Johnson returned the Comets one kickoff for 23 yards and Nolan Hanson returned a punt for 15 yards.

Devan Christensen intercepted one Cameron pass during the game. Jordan Heinecke manged 3-1/2 tackles for loss, Wood made 2-1/2 tackles for loss and Cole White and Seth Coy each made one.

Wood also made six tackles and six assists, Gavin Meyer totaled three tackles and seven assists and Heinecke had two tackles and eight assists. Damien Rasmussen and White each made one tackle.

Rasmussen totaled nine assists and White assisted in five.

Grantsburg’s Derek Bertelsen blocks for Kyle Johnson against the Cameron Comets on Friday, Oct. 16.

– Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Shoot-out in Luck sides with Warriors Dramatic win for Clear Lake in overtime Clear Lake 37, Luck 35

by Marty Seeger LUCK – The stands were packed and the streets were full at one of the most intense football games of the season in Luck last Friday. The crowd pleaser featured last-second heroics, key defensive plays, heavy hitting and explosive offense from both sides of the ball and ultimately ended with the Warriors getting a two-point conversion to win the game in overtime. Despite the Cardinal loss, the team could hold their heads high after battling it out all four quarters and nearly knocking out one of the top teams in the conference.

“This was probably one of the best high school football games in the area this year,” said Luck coach Don Kendzior. “We’ve played the top two teams in our conference right down to the wire.”

The game not only ended with an exciting finish but started out that way too, as Clear Lake got on the board early in

Luck's Landen Strilzuk punches through the Clear Lake defense on a two-point conversion to tie the game and eventually send the game into overtime.

With under a minute to go in the game and facing fourth and goal, Luck quarterback Carson Giller dove for the end zone to bring the Cards within two points. – Photos by Sue Tolan the first quarter on a 4-yard run from Brayden Wienke. With 3:29 left in the first quarter Landen Strilzuk ran one in from 10 yards out and with a two-point conversion Luck led 8-7. It didn’t take long for the Warriors to score on their next possession when Matt O’Connell connected with Cody Lien on a 10-yard pass to make it 15-8. Then with 1:29 left to play in the first quarter, Carson Giller ran back the kickoff 81 yards for the touchdown, making it 15-14 on a failed two-point attempt.

Clear Lake regained a bigger lead at the midway point of the second quarter on a run by O’Connell, and with just over six minutes to go, the Cardinals made a push to the end zone. Collin Svoboda took a nice run across midfield for a big first down and Strilzuk and Taylor Horsager banged their way inside the 30yard line. With time winding down in the first half, Luck picked up a first down inside the Warriors 15-yard line, and eventually Giller connected with Svoboda on a touchdown pass to make it 2321 Warriors. Although the Warriors tried one more time for the end zone on their

next possession, Alec Mortel intercepted an O’Connell pass to end the first half.

The Cardinal offense couldn’t go anywhere on their first possession of the third quarter, and Clear Lake maintained the ball, and the clock until they eventually scored with 5:45 remaining. Luck’s defense held on the two-point conversion attempt and kept the score at 29-21 into the fourth quarter.

The Warriors managed to control the ball for much of the first half of the fourth quarter, and eventually pushed their way to the Cardinals own 30-yard line. With 8:26 to go in the game Luck’s defense made a key stop on third and one. O’Connell picked up the first down however, and two plays later Svoboda nearly picked off a pass that may have ended up in huge touchdown, but the incomplete still forced a third down, and eventually a fourth down on the Cardinals 15-yard line. With 6:49 to go, and an incomplete pass, Luck took over on downs for one more shot at the end zone.

Strilzuk got the drive going with a huge 40-plus-yard run across midfield to the Warriors 43-yard line. Strilzuk

helped the Cards get to the Warriors 35yard line, but on second down and eight to go, a string of penalties forced the Luck back to midfield. A 10-yard holding penalty on the Cardinals forced a fourth down and 26 with 3:51 to play, but the Cards weren’t finished.

In what seemed like a final play of the game, Giller launched one through the air to Strilzuk on a 40-yard pass play, giving the Cards an easy first down and another shot at the end zone. Strilzuk rushed the ball inside the Warriors fiveyard line, and despite the Cards getting a first and goal from the three-yard line, the Warriors held enough to push the ball to a fourth-and-goal situation with 50 seconds left in the game. On the final play of the drive, Giller optioned to his left and dove for the end zone for the touchdown with 45 seconds remaining.

After a time-out, Strilzuk bowled his way to the end zone on the two-point conversion to tie the game at 29 apiece.

After another defensive stance by the Luck defense in the Warriors final attempt in regulation, the game headed into overtime.

“This says a lot about what we wanted to install in these young men this year. We’ve been down several times this year and they’ve found a way to either pull out a win or put it into overtime,” Kendzior said.

Luck won the coin toss in the overtime and on the first play from 25 yards out, Strilzuk rushed it in the end zone for the score. Clear Lake stuffed Luck’s twopoint conversion attempt, and the Warriors answered back in a big way by scoring on just two plays by O’Connell.

While the Warriors needed just one point for the win, they opted for a two-point conversion try due to an injury their kicker suffered early in the game. A pass completion for the two-point conversion worked, and the Warriors held on to the 37-35 win in overtime.

In the end, Luck had 287 yards rushing and completed three of three passes for 61 yards. Clear Lake rushed for 232 yards and passed for 153 yards. The Cardinals will play at Cameron in their final regular-season game this Thursday, Oct. 22.

Tigers undefeated in Large Lakeland Conference

Saints see Unity next Webster 33, St. Croix Falls 7

by Brenda Sommerfeld WEBSTER – The Webster Tigers defeated St. Croix Falls 33-7 on Friday, Oct. 16, in their last conference game. Defeating the Saints made Webster the only undefeated team in the Large Lakeland Conference giving them the champion title.

“A great moment Friday was watching our athletes celebrate together as a football family after they accomplished something that hasn’t been done in a very long time,” coach Jeromie Voeltz said. “We probably have to go back to the 1950s to find a Webster football team that finished undefeated in conference.”

“Our athletes have worked very hard this year to get to this point and it showed that their hard work and dedication has paid off,” Voeltz added.

The Tigers took an early lead over St. Croix Falls scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter. Chad French ran in a 7yard touchdown and Dan Dochniak returned an interception 22 yards for the second touchdown. French scored one two-point conversion for a 14-0 lead.

Webster scored once more before half-

The Webster Tigers totaled 302 rushing yards against the Saints on Friday, Oct. 16. Webster’s win against St. Croix Falls made them the only undefeated team in the Large Lakeland Conference. – Photo by Carl Heidel time with a 7-yard run by Dan Pope.

St. Croix Falls Garret Radinzel ran in a

7-yard touchdown for the Saints seconds before the ending of the half. Webster

scored two more times in the second half to take their final conference victory.

“I would like to give thanks and recognition to all members of our football family; coaches, fans, students, parents and especially all members of our football team,” Voeltz commented. “This is an accomplishment of everyone involved and something that they can all feel a part of.”

Webster’s Dan Pope rushed 186 yards in 29 carries, Chad French attempted 22 carries totaling 109 yards and Mike Bambery went 6 yards in two carries.

Defensively Dan Pope made 5-1/2 tackles and one assist. Nolan Kriegel totaled four tackles and two assists, French made 3-1/2 tackles and one assist and Ben Shives had three tackles and two assists.

Saint Auney Seifert totaled 19 yards in six carries and Radinzel made it 18 yards in six carries. Matt Vold completed three of nine passes for a total of 105 yards.

Cory Gebhard received two of the three passes for 101 yards and Ben Anderson received the other for 4 yards.

St. Croix Falls will face conference opponent Unity in Balsam Lake on Thursday, Oct. 22, while Webster plays a nonconference game against Boyceville on their home field.

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Lady Vikings and Tiger boys lead conference “Anything can happen at the sectional meet,” Huskamp commented. “Hopefully we are ready for the pressure of the big meet. Last year we were third. This year we hope to be better.”

Sectional meets start this Friday and Saturday Webster Tigers

by Brenda Sommerfeld WEBSTER – The Webster boys took their third-consecutive conference championship during the conference meet held in Webster on Thursday, Oct. 15.

Jack Taylor received first place becoming this year’s Lakeland Conference champion with a time of 16:55.

“I was asked if the Webster boys have a shot at winning state,” coach Roy Ward stated. “I believe Webster is the best team in the state of Wisconsin. I have been fortunate to be part of this great CC program in Webster.”

“I know these kids are a special group unlike any other team in the state,” Ward continued. “It is more than how fast they run. They have great athletic talent, but they also have the mindset and spirit to compliment their talent and that is what makes champions. I know that in the next two meets they will be my champs.”

Joey Erickson placed third, followed

by Bryan Krause, Zach Arnold and Alex Frey in fifth, sixth and seventh respectively.

“I have to say one of the highlights was Bryan Krause getting all-conference,” Ward commented. “The past two years something bad has kept him from achieving all-conference status. It was also nice to see Joey run well and close some of the gap on Jack.”

Devin Greene and Chaz Heinz also received all-conference awards, finishing 10th and 14th.

“Devin has been sick and I was thankful that he could run as well as he did,” Ward said. “Chaz is finally back to a pace he was a year ago. The knee surgery he had, resulting from a basketball injury, has been a challenge to recover from.

Most athletes would have not been able to do what Chaz has done in less than a year. He has worked hard to get back to this level of competition.”

Tim Sundstrom had a personal-best time of 19:35.7 for 20th, Brad Krause received 28th, Cody Isaacson had a personal-best time of 20:18.3 for 33rd, Taylor Heinz finished 38th, JT Elmgren returned from an illness to take 40th, Jim Erickson crossed the line 49th and Cortland Summer finished 72nd.

The Tiger ladies tied with Grantsburg for fourth place as a team.

“I was very pleased with the girl’s team performance,” Ward said. “We were only 13 points from second place.”

The Webster boys team received the conference championship title during the Lakland Conference cross-country meet on Thursday, Oct. 15. The Tigers will compete in Boyceville Saturday, Oct. 24. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld Webster had three girls receive all-conference recognition. Emma Kelby took second place overall. Sarah Walsh got seventh and Kally Schiller finished ninth to be in the top 16 to receive all-conference.

“Emma has been running well and has the potential to qualify for state on Saturday,” Ward commented. “She will not only have to battle the 14 other teams, but also her two teammates Sarah and Kally.”

“Sarah works hard at every practice and is determined to give it everything she has during this phase of competition,” Ward added. “I was so happy she was able to run well at the conference meet. She did well coming back from being sick.”

Shaina Pardun finished the race 39th.

Danielle Dyson, Olivia Kopecky, Annie Kelby and Ashley Robinson finished in a group 47th through 50th. Tami Petersen came in 69th and Tessa Schiller 72nd.

“Danielle Dyson made things interesting,” Ward stated. “She ran a personalbest time of 20:33, which is over two minutes faster than her previous time on that course.”

“Danielle, Olivia, Annie and Ashley are going to race the same course to decide who is going to race at sectionals,” Ward said. “These four girls are only separated by 13 seconds and have all shown that they have what it takes to be on the varsity team. I am excited for this team to see what they can do at sectionals.”

The Frederic girls team received the Lakeland Conference championship title on Thursday, Oct. 15. The Vikings will run at the Boyceville sectional on Saturday, Oct. 24, starting at 11 a.m.

Frederic Vikings WEBSTER – The Frederic girls were able to win the conference meet in Webster on Thursday, Oct. 15, even with a few ill runners. The Vikings finished the race with 69 points with Flambeau coming in second with 83 points.

Calla Karl, Sarah Knauber and Samantha Nelson each received all-conference honors, finishing in the top 16. Karl took third with a time of 16:45.3, Knauber finished fifth at 16:53.4 and Nelson 15th at 17:38.2.

The team’s other three runners, Sage Karl, Tanesha Carlson and Jade Johnson came in 20th, 26th and 31st respectively.

The girls stand a good chance at the sectional meet in Boyceville on Saturday, Oct. 24.

The Frederic boys team is going into the final meets of the season with four runners, not enough to place as a team.

Individually, Joel Anderson finished 13th, Ian Lexen 27th, Jesse Chouinard 60th and Gus Neumann 61st.

Grantsburg Pirates WEBSTER – The Grantsburg girls team and boys team both took fourth-place finish ties.

“At the conference meet we ran well,” coach Paul Huskamp stated. “All of my runners had their best times this year if not their personal best. We seem to be peaking at the right time.”

“I am so pleased with all the girls efforts,” Huskamp said. “They gave it all they had and that is what I asked of them.”

Michelle Lund and Angela Gaffney received all-conference medals. Lund finished fourth and Gaffney sixth.

“There is determination in Angela and Michelle’s eyes as they run,” Huskamp commented. “It is that determination that helps them succeed.”

Rosie LaMere finished 27th, Aimee Van Tatenhove 30th, Jessica Banks 33rd, Haley Larsen 44th, Kaelah Maslow 46th and Jordan Christopherson took 61st.

For the boys, Zach Arnold came in sixth and Daniel Biorn 12th for all-conference finishes.

“I’m very proud of the boys team, especially for Zack and Daniel,” Huskamp said. “They wated to make all-conference and they have been working hard all season to make that a reality for them.

All the rest of the team ran a great race as well. I was pleased with their times as well as their efforts.”

John Schneider finished 24th, Nick Lindgren 25th, Brendan Kutz 35th, Sean Handy 41st, Seth Ilgen 52nd, Jake Radtke 67th and Bradly Taylor took 68th.

St. Croix Falls Saints WEBSTER – The Saints cross-country teams posted sixth-place finishes for both boys and girls at the conference meet last Thursday. According to coach Jennifer Clemins, it was a night of highs and lows for much of the team, but in the end, three athletes grabbed Lakeland Conference medals including Alex Frey, Savannah Stone and Allie Holmdahl.

“I was so happy for him,” said Clemins about Frey, who secured a seventh-place finish and passed three competitors in the last half mile. “Last year, he was close, but this year was his time to shine. He ran a smart race. Alex is an ideal athlete. He is dedicated, never complains, always runs extra hills and intervals at practice because he knows in the end it’s only going to make him stronger.”

On the girls side, Stone finished 11th and Holmdahl took 12th.

“Those girls went out and both ran spectacular races,” Clemins said. “After the first mile, both were sitting around the 16th position. But as the rest of the race went on, these girls pushed each other every step of the way and moved themselves up. It was great teamwork on their behalf, and so great to watch as a spectator.”

Both girls are freshmen, and will get another shot at improving next season.

So too, will Bailey Bergmann, who is not only a state qualifier but a two-time allconference runner.

Unfortunately, Bergmann was ill for the race last Thursday.

“I’m just hoping she is healthy enough by next week to compete at our home invite and sectionals,” Clemins said.

Although Nate Gravesen ran the race of his life last Thursday according to Clemins, he just missed the all-conference spot by one place in the last 100 meters of the race.

“My heart broke for him. He deserved it so much. But being the amazing kid that he is, Nate didn’t let it get him down. He ran his personal-best race, 19:10, and was happy with his performance,” Clemins said.

The Saints and Unity/Luck teams will likely have some tough competition when they head to the Division 2 sectional at Amery on Friday, Oct. 23. The girls race starts first, at 4 p.m.

“Will we have some advancing on to the state championships?” asked Clemins. “I’d like to hope so. After reviewing results from other races online and scoping out the competition, Bailey, Savannah and Allie should be near the top 10.”

As for the boys, the competition looks awfully tough according to Clemins, but she says that the end result will ultimately center on how badly each kid wants to finish. – Marty Seeger Unity/Luck Team WEBSTER – The Eagles weren’t able to get any athletes in the top 16 for all-conference honors last Thursday in Webster, but freshman Colton Sorensen led the boys team in 22nd - place with a time of 19:47.5. Mickey Muller is another strong runner for the Unity boys, and placed 34th with a time of 20:31.4.

For the girls, it was freshman Megan Volgren who led her team with a 37thplace overall finish and a time of 20:19.9.

Jessica Raboin finished 48th overall with a time of 22:08.8. – Marty Seeger

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All-conference boys and girls cross country The top 16 boy finishers at the Lakeland Conference cross-country meet received all-conference honors. Pictured back row (L to R): Mitchell Noel, Flambeau, 16th place; Ryan Behnke, Bruce, 15th place; Chaz Heinz, Webster, 14th place; Joel Anderson, Frederic, 13th place; Daniel Biorn, Grantsburg, 12th place; Jacob Schmidt, Flambeau, 11th place; Devin Greene, Webster, 10th place and Nathaniel Behnke, Bruce, 8th place.

Front row: Alex Frey, St. Croix Falls, 7th place; Zach Arnold, Grantsburg, 6th place; Bryan Krause, Webster, 5th place; Nathan Scharenbrock, Flambeau, 4th place; Joey Erickson, Webster, 3rd place; Taylor Seeger, Cameron, 2nd place and Jack Taylor, Webster, conference champion. Missing from picture: Brandon Degner, Shell Lake, 9th place. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

The top 16 girl finishers at the Lakeland Conference cross-country meet received all-conference honors. Pictured back row (L to R): Roshelle Makinia, Flambeau, 16th place; Samantha Nelson, Frederic, 15th place; Brooke Noel, Flambeau, 14th place; Tori Winters, Flambeau, 13th place; Allie Holmdahl, St. Croix Falls, 12th place; Savannah Stone, St. Croix Falls, 11th place; Hillary Hoffman, Cameron, 10th place and Kally Schiller, Webster, 9th place. Front row: Kylee Drew, Cameron, 8th place; Sarah Walsh, Webster, 7th place; Angela Gaffney, Grantsburg, 6th place; Sarah Knauber, Frederic, 5th place; Michelle Lund, Grantsburg, 4th place; Calla Karl, Frederic, 3rd place; Emma Kelby, Webster, 2nd place and Molly Osuldsen, Bruce, conference champion.

Webster Cross-Country Lakeland Conference Meet – Thursday, Oct. 15 Place

Boys Teams

1 2 3 4T 4T 6 7 8

Webster Flambeau Cameron Bruce Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Shell Lake Unity/Luck

Boys Overall Individuals

Place Finisher 1 3 5 6 7 10 12 13 14 17 20 23

Jack Taylor Joey Erickson Bryan Krause Zach Arnold Alex Frey Devin Greene Daniel Biorn Joel Anderson Chaz Heinz Nathan Gravesen Tim Sundstrom Colton Sorensen

Time

16:55.0 17:39.4 17:53.7 18:28.0 18:28.2 18:34.1 18:49.3 18:50.2 18:51.8 19:10.0 19:35.7 19:47.5

Team

Webster Webster Webster Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Webster Grantsburg Frederic Webster St. Croix Falls Webster Unity/Luck

24 25 27 28 33 35 37 38 39 40 41 47 48 49 50 52 58 59 60 61 62 66 67 68 69 72

John Schneider Nick Lindgren Ian Lexen Brad Krause Cody Isaacson Brendan Kutz Mickey Muller Taylor Heinz Joe Thayer J.T. Elmgren Sean Handy Chris Eisen Jake Bengston Jim Erickson Christian Wolfe Seth Ilgen Tyler Bublitz Mitchell Johnston Jesse Chouinard Gus Neumann Anthony Locken Scott Bever Jake Radtke Bradly Taylor Sam Nichols Cortland Summer

19:48.5 19:50.1 19:58.2 19:59.8 20:18.3 20:29.0 20:31.4 20:32.1 20:36.5 20:37.8 20:42.6 21:30.4 21:45.6 21:46.2 22:09.9 22:12.0 23:13.3 23:41.2 23:41.8 23:53.4 24:05.2 25:19.1 26:15.4 26:16.5 27:06.8 29:24.9

Grantsburg Grantsburg Frederic Webster Webster Grantsburg Unity/Luck Webster St. Croix Falls Webster Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Webster St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Unity/Luck Unity/Luck Frederic Frederic St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Grantsburg Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Webster

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Girls Teams

1 2 3 4T 4T 6 7 8

Girls Overall Individuals

Place Finisher 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 12 15 20 24

Team

26 27 30 31 33 34 39 41 44 46 47 48 49 50 51 59 61 62 63 64 65 68 69 70 71 72

Tanesha Carlson 18:38.9 Rosie LaMere 18:47.1 Aimee Van Tatenhove 19:03.7 Jade Johnson 19:08.9 Jessica Banks 19:28.8 Kim Culver 19:30.1 Shaina Pardun 20:00.4 Megan Volgren 20:19.9 Haley Larsen 20:28.5 Kaelah Maslow 20:33.1 Danielle Dyson 20:33.4 Olivia Kopecky 20:33.6 Annie Kelby 20:41.5 Ashley Robinson 20:46.6 Ashley Bollig 20:51.9 Jessica Raboin 22:08.8 Jordan Christopherson 22:25.2 Sarah Sorber 22:51.2 Jessica Derrick 22:51.5 Carley Martin 23:13.3 Anna Luepke 23:19.1 Brittany Bublitz 23:39.8 Tami Petersen 24:29.1 Tina Lennartson 24:31.8 Alison Lennartson 24:57.6 Tessa Schiller 25:10.5

Frederic Grantsburg Grantsburg Frederic Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Webster Unity/Luck Grantsburg Grantsburg Webster Webster Webster Webster St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Grantsburg Unity/Luck St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Unity/Luck Webster Unity/Luck Unity/Luck Webster

Team

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 27 28 32 33 36 38 40 43 44 45 46

Aimee Van Tatenhove 19:14.3 Tanesha Carlson 19:26.8 Jessica Banks 19:28.2 Rosie LaMere 19:29.4 Jade Johnson 19:43.6 Ashley Bollig 19:51.6 Kaelah Maslow 19:55.3 Autumn Erickson 20:23.7 Brittany Rudolph 20:50.8 Megan Volgren 21:18.7 Haley Larsen 21:24.7 Jordan Christopherson 22:15.6 Jessica Raboin 22:20.4 Sarah Sorber 22:59.5 Jessica Derrick 23:02.7 Brittney Bublitz 23:51.1 Anna Luepke 24:03.4 Carley Martin 24:24.2 Tina Lennartson 24:47.4 Alison Lennartson 25:05.9

Grantsburg Frederic Grantsburg Grantsburg Frederic St. Croix Falls Grantsburg St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Grantsburg Grantsburg Unity/Luck Unity/Luck St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Unity/Luck St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Unity/Luck

Frederic Flambeau Bruce Grantsburg Webster St. Croix Falls Cameron Unity/Luck

Emma Kelby Calla Karl Michelle Lund Sarah Knauber Angela Gaffney Sarah Walsh Kally Schiller Savannah Stone Allie Holmdahl Samantha Nelson Sage Karl Autumn Erickson

Time

16:38.0 16:45.3 16:48.5 16:53.4 17:04.2 17:08.8 17:17.0 17:26.2 17:28.6 17:38.2 17:59.9 18:30.2

Webster Frederic Grantsburg Frederic Grantsburg Webster Webster St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Frederic Frederic St. Croix Falls

St. Croix Falls Cross-Country Invitational – Monday, Oct. 19 Place

Boys Teams

1 2 3 4 5

Cameron Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Osceola Unity/Luck

Boys Overall Individuals

Place Finisher 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 15 16 19

Steven McKinley Zach Arnold Daniel Biorn Alex Frey Joel Anderson Nathan Gravesen Colton Sorensen Nick Lindgren Mickey Muller Joe Thayer

Time

18:06.1 18:24.3 18:38.1 18:41.1 18:51.7 18:56.4 19:43.1 19:53.6 19:54.9 20:21.5

Team

Grantsburg Grantsburg Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Frederic St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Grantsburg Unity/Luck St. Croix Falls

20 25 26 27 28 32 34 35 36 38 41 42 44 46 48 49

Place

Sean Handy Jake Bengston John Schneider Chris Eisen Christian Wolfe Anthony Locken Alec Larson Seth Ilgen Jesse Chouinard Gus Neumann Tyler Bublitz Bradly Taylor Scott Bever Mitchell Johnston Sam Nichols Jordan Scherer

20:30.2 21:03.0 21:36.7 21:41.7 21:45.3 22:06.6 22:13.1 22:15.6 22:59.6 23:13.9 23:26.0 23:45.3 24:47.5 25:50.5 27:18.4 30:01.0

Grantsburg Unity/Luck Grantsburg St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Grantsburg Frederic Frederic Unity/Luck Grantsburg Unity/Luck Unity/Luck St. Croix Falls Grantsburg

Girls Teams

1 2 3 4 5 6

Frederic St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Cameron Osceola Unity/Luck

Girls Overall Individuals

Place Finisher 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 11 12

Samantha Nelson Calla Karl Sarah Knauber Michelle Lund Bailey Bergmann Angela Gaffney Savannah Stone Allie Holmdahl Sage Karl Kim Culver

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16:34.6 16:38.7 16:51.2 17:08.5 17:15.2 17:42.8 18:00.6 18:00.9 18:39.8 18:56.6

Frederic Frederic Frederic Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Grantsburg St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Frederic St. Croix Falls

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The Swami dazzled readers with a sterling 7-0 record, which raised his record to 39-7, or 83 percent. This week, he provides a sampling (some paraphrased) of some of the e-mails he’s received recently.

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The Swami replied: “I just had one of those hunches, I guess. A ‘sixth sense,’ if you will. And here’s another prediction: Siren wins at least three games in 2010.”

The Swami

Erasmus B. Dragon of Siren e-mailed: “I thought you had a THE screw loose when you picked Siren to beat Winter last week. But in the end you had the last laugh.”

SWAMI

PREDICTS

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Sunday Night No Tap I Mixed Standings: Long Shots 9, Knaubers 8.5, Late Comers 7.5, Packer Backers 7, Chuck’s Team 6.5, Jeff’s Team 5, Happy Campers 3, No Names 1.5.

Women’s games: Jan Kruse (CT) 263, Linda Richter (LS) 232, Gwen Larson (HC) 229.

Women’s series: Jan Kruse (CT) 671, Linda Richter (LS) 623, Gwen Larson (HC) 602.

Men’s series: Gene Hanson (JT) 258, Gene Hanson & Chuck Kruse (CT) 251, Len Knauber (K) 242.

Men’s games: Gene Hanson (JT) 720, Len Knauber (K) 659, Chuck Kruse (CT) 650.

Team games: Jeff’s Team 819 & 796, Late Comers 787.

Team series: Jeff’s Team 2325, Long Shots 2204, Packer Backers 2199.

Monday Youth (2 games) Standings: Lone Striker 9, Chase 9, D Joel 3, Pin Striker 3.

Boys games: Austin Bruss 120, David Lindberg 101.

Boys series: Austin Bruss 232, David Lindberg 194.

Team games: Lone Striker 120, D Joel 101.

Team series: Lone Striker 232, D Joel 194.

Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Nite Hawks 14, Vultures 13, Swans 11, Zebras 11, Bears 9, Cardinals 9, Eagles 7, Badgers 6.

Women’s games: Sharon Holt 162, Lila Larson 161, Bernice Moyer 161.

Women’s series: Lila Larson 440, Thelma Hendricks 429, Betty Schandorff 418.

Men’s series: Dale Johnson 216, Duane Doolittle 213, Alvin Tyler 188.

Men’s games: Duane Doolittle 563, Dale Johnson 514, Dennis Bohn 511.

Team games: Vultures 751, Nite Hawks 584, Swans 576.

Team series: Vultures 1964, Nite Hawks 1736, Swans 1691.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Hacker’s Lanes 26, Chicks 24, Mane Attractions 23, House of Wood 21, The Bottle Shop 19, AnchorBank 13.

Individual games: Joann Pomerleau (MA) 193, Sandy Hacker (HL) 193, Julie Hall (MA) 188.

Individual series: Sandy Hacker (HL) 545, Julie Hall (MA) 499, Susie Houston (MA) 474.

Team games: Hacker’s Lanes 645, Mane Attractions 637, House of Wood 597.

Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1880, Mane Attractions 1789, AnchorBank 1589.

Men’s Tuesday Classic Standings: Hacker’s Lanes 48, Great Northern Outdoors 46, Bottle Shop 44.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 37, Olsen & Son 30, Pioneer Bar 28.5.

Individual games: Rick Bradway (HL) 288, Ken Tonsager (HL) 268, Ed Bitler (GNO) 245.

Individual series: Rick Bradway (HL) 692, Ken Tonsager (HL) 661, Ed Bitler (GNO) 657.

Team games: Hacker’s Lanes 702, Great Northern Outdoors 627, Olsen & Son 610.

Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1912, Great Northern Outdoors 1825, Bottle Shop 1661.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Ed Bitler 6X=245; Ken Tonsager 8X=268;

Gentleman John of rural Frederic emailed: “Nice job last week. I’ve always liked how you tackle even the toughest matchups while other prognosticators don’t always have the courage to do so.”

The Swami replied: “Teddy Roosevelt once said, ‘If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.’ Like T.R., I’m not the kind who backs away from a challenge.”

Richard Hertz from Holden emailed: “You said earlier that you might predict volleyball this year but you did not. Does this mean you won’t be predicting girls basketball games this winter?”

Series 100 or more above average:

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The Swami replied: “Relax. I will be predicting both girls and boys basketball throughout the 2009-10 season.”

The Siberian Cat from parts unknown e-mailed: “You picked our games right every time except once. But boy did you ever miss that one.”

The Swami replied: “Don’t call me ‘boy.’”

This week’s games: Frederic 40, Birchwood-Weyerhaeuser 6 – The Vikes produce running clock for most of the second half.

Webster 27, Boyceville 14 – The Bulldogs surprise the champions by giving them all they can handle.

Clear Lake 38, Grantsburg 15 – The Warriors have averaged 44 points per game

B O W L I N G Tom Coen 8X=230; Rick Bradway 10X=288.

Games 50 pins or more above average: Rick Bradway 288 (+97); Ken Tonsager 268 (+80); Ed Bitler 245 (+61).

Series 100 pins or more above average: Rick Bradway 692 (+119); Ed Bitler 657 (+105); Tom Coen 643 (+103).

Split converted: 3-10: Tom Coen.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Skol Bar 16, 4 Seasons Wood Products 15, Larsen Auto Center 15, Pioneer Bar 14, A-1 Machine 13, Cummings Lumber 13, Lewis Silo 10, Bye 0.

Individual games: Gene Ackland (4S) 239 & 233, Ed Phelps (4S) 232.

Individual series: Gene Ackland (4S) 640, Brett Daeffler (4S) 622, Norm Hansen (A-1) 610.

Team games: 4 Seasons Wood Products 1087, A-1 Machine 971, 4 Seasons Wood Products 942.

Team series: 4 Seasons Wood Products 2832, A-1 Machine 2805, Cummings Lumber 2592.

Thursday Early Standings: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 51, Fab Four 45, Hell Raisers 43.5, Full Timers 43.5, Grindell Law Office 41, Frontier Trails 36, Wikstrom Construction 27, K-Wood 26.

Individual games: (Handicap scores) Gilbert Meyer (KW) 291, Simon Nelson (GLO) 256, Brian McBroom (FuT) 246.

Individual series: (Handicap scores) Gilber Meyer (KW) 742, Jason Pearson (HR) 695, Brian McBroom (FuT) 688.

Team games: (Handicap scores) KWood 766, Full Timers 782, Fab Four 668.

Team series: (Handicap scores) KWood 1994, Hell Raisers 1906, Grindell Law Offices 1882.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Gilbert Meyer 6X (236).

Games 50 pins or more above average: Gilbert Meyer 236; Simon Nelson 221.

Series 100 pins or more above average: Gilbert Meyer 577 (+148).

Splits converted: 4-7: Dave Hall.

Thursday Late Mixed Women’s games: Rita Bohn 234, Karen Carlson 172, Kelsey Bazey 172.

Women’s series: Rita Bohn 529, Karen Carlson 498, Kelsey Bazey 464.

Men’s series: Dale Frandsen 209, Eugene Wynn Jr. 204, Daryl Bazey 204.

Men’s games: Dale Frandsen 580, Eugene Wynn Jr. 575, TJ Goalen IV 549.

Team games: Rural American Bank 866, Hansen Farms Inc. 854, Fisk Trucking 835.

Team series: Rural American Bank 2481, Hansen Farms Inc. 2443, Fisk Trucking 2347.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: The Pin Heads 30, The Leader 29, Pioneer Bar 24, The Dozers 19.5, Frederic Design & Promotion 19, Meyers Plus 16.5, Junque Art 15, Hole in the Wall 15.

Individual games: Karen Carlson 245, Linda Richter 209, Val Lindahl 180.

Individual series: Karen Carlson 528, Linda Richter 522, Val Lindahl 492.

Team games: Junque Art 647, The Leader 631, The Pin Heads 622.

Team series: The Leader 1821, Junque Art 1819, The Pin Heads 1777.

Games 50 or more above average: Linda Richter; Karen Carlson.

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Splits converted: 5-10: Val Lindahl.

Saturday Youth (3 games) Standings: The Unknowns 10, ????

10, Lucky Cards 9, Favre Rules 7, L4D 6, Earth Energy 6.

Girls games: Jayme Mitchell 155, Corissa Schmidt 155 & 147.

Girls series: Corissa Schmidt 434, Jayme Mitchell 403, Andrea Aurelia 356.

Boys games: Logan Hacker 214 & 204, Bryson Clemeson 175.

Boys series: Logan Hacker 587, Christian Hall 500, A.J. Walsh Brenizer 475.

Team games: Favre Rules 616, 601 & 594.

Team series: Favre Rules 1811, The Unknowns 1672, L4D 1489.

McKenzie Lanes

Monday Night Ladies Standings: McKenzie Lanes 57, Sam’s Carpentry 49, Metal Products Co. 42.5, Edina Divas 41.5, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 40, Frederic Truck & Tractor 38.5, Miltown Appliance 38, Bogus Pumpkins 33.5.

Individual games: Kathy McKenzie 210, Cindy Castellano 207, Yvonne Snyder 181.

Individual series: Cindy Castellano 551, Kelley Hill 486, Brenda Lehmann 475.

Team games: (Handicap score) Bogus Pumpkins 859.

Team series: (Handicap score) Bogus Pumpkins 2388.

Monday Night Madness Standings: Radio Shack 21, Triple Threat 18, Pepie’s Gals 17, Alleycats 17, Balsam Lake Market 15, Mishaps 15, Scottay’s Trucking 14, McKenzie Lanes 11.

Individual games: Debbie Swanson 199, Heidi Carey 196, Denise Johnston 171.

Individual series: Debbie Swanson 578, Heidi Carey 490, Julia Delougherty 449.

Team games: (Handicap score) Mishaps 629, Radio Shack 616, Balsam Lake Market 575.

Team series: (Handicap score) Mishaps 1786, Radio Shack 1681, Balsam Lake Market 1668.

Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: Lemon Heads 46, Wild Boys 36, Jim’s Flooring 35, Mom’s Boys 33, Lane Crashers 28.5, Lamar Stars 27.5.

Women’s games: Brenda Lehmann 186, Linda Larson 154, Janice Berg 141.

Women’s series: Brenda Lehmann 454, Linda Larson 414, Janice Berg 374.

Men’s games: Shawn Springer 227, Jeff Lehmann 211, Glen Minnick 210.

Men’s series: Glen Minnick 594, Jeff Lehmann 555, Cory Crowell 547.

Team games: Wild Boys 578.

(not counting being shutout by Webster) Luck 44, Cameron 6 – The Cards have lost three of their last five but close the regular season with an easy victory.

St. Croix Falls 30, Unity 14 – This could be higher scoring but the 16-point margin (or thereabouts) will still hold true.

Bruce 50, Siren 6 – Bruce seems to be better than their 2-6 record might indicate.

Northwestern 33, Hayward 14 – The Tigers are in the midst of quite a sports run.

The Swami answers all e-mails and can be reached at predictionking@yahoo.com.

R E S U L T S Team series: Wild Boys 1475.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Steve’s Appliance 68.5, Glass Bar 67, Hack’s Pub 65.5, Nel-LoHill Farm 63.5, Centurview Park 61, Dream Lawn 58.5, McKenzie Lanes 53.5, The Dugout 42.5.

Individual games: Darren McKenzie & Greg Dick 247, Mike Hill 246, Sam Leggitt 232.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie 696, Mike Hill 653, Jeff Lehmann 609.

Team games: (Handicap score) Centuryview Park 1206.

Team series: (Handicap score) Hack’s Pub 3430.

Wednesday Early League Standings: Top Spot 22, Hendrick’s Motor 18, JJ’s Club 35 18, Lite House 18, Suzie Q’s 17, Cutting Edge 16, HolidayStationstore 11, Hack’s Pub 8.

Women’s games: Janice Fox 235, Dizie Welling 192, Justine Melin 191.

Women’s series: Janice Fox 571, Dixie Welling 528, Jeanne Kizer 472.

Men’s games: Merlin Fox 224, Darrell Hendricks 223, Ben Cox 212.

Men’s series: Gene Braund 587, Darrell Hendricks 586, Merlin Fox 573.

Team games: (Handicap score) Cutting Edge 717.

Team series: (Handicap score) Top Spot 2019.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Hanjo Farms 34, Dalles Electrical 29, Edina Realty 29, Davy’s Construction 24, McKenzie Lanes 22, Harvest Moon 20, Tiger Express 18, Reed’s Marina 16.

Individual games: Greg Dick 266, Tom Moore 252, Bob Carey 246.

Individual series: Greg Dick 705, Tom Moore 626, Bob Carey 620.

Team games: (Handicap score) Tiger Express 1014, Hanjo Farms 972.

Team series: (Handicap score) Hanjo Farms 2844, McKenzie Lanes 2805.

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

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

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

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

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

Team games: The In-Laws 973, Roller Coasters 917, Ten Pin Titans 912.

Team series: The In-Laws 2646, Pin Busters 2530, Roller Coasters 2523.

Black & Orange

Early Birds Standings: Gandy Dancer Saloon 128, Log Cabin Store 11-9, Black & Orange 9-11, 10th Hole 8-12.

Individual games: Donna Crain (B&O) 196, Alice Henrich (B&O) 184, Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 171.

Individual series: Alice Henrich (B&O) 505, Donna Koon (10th) 452, Star Christensen (GD) 449.

Team games: 10th Hole 862, Log Cabin Store 853, Gandy Dancer Saloon 824.

Team series: 10th Hole 2487, Gandy Dancer Saloon 2410, Black & Orange 2387.

Games 50 or more above average: Donna Crain 196 (+73).

Monday Night Men’s

Standings: Black & Orange 12-8, Pope’s Construction 10-10, Glass & Mirror Works 10-10, Larry’s LP 8-12.

Individual games: Arnie Pope (PC) 205, Dean Eytcheson (G&MW) 201, Ron Staples (B&O) 199.

Individual series: Art Bliven (L) 557, Larry Johnson (L) 530, Breck Eytcheson (G&MW) 516.

Team games: Glass & Mirror Works 983, Larry’s LP 971, Pope’s Construction 965.

Team series: Glass & Mirror Works 2829, Larry’s LP 2823, Pope’s Construction 2743.

Games 50 or more above average: Doug Straub 191 (+60).

Series 100 or more above average: Doug Straub 496 (+103).

TNT Standings: Flower Power 17-7, Larry’s LP 12-12, Hole in the Wall 10-14, Cashco 9-15.

Individual games: Jennifer Kern (L) 198, Audrey Pardun (HITW) 190, Julie Chalupsky (HITW) 189.

Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 559, Julie Chalupsky (HITW) 508, Audrey Pardun (HITW) 458.

Team games: Flower Power 885, Hole in the Wall 859, Larry’s LP 811.

Team series: Hole in the Wall 2523, Flower Power 2448, Larry’s LP 2395.

Games 50 or more above average: Julie Chalupsky 189 (+55).

Series 100 or more above average: Julie Chalupsky 508 (+106).

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Cashco 17-3, Lions 15-5, Northview Drive Inn 11-9, 10th Hole 1010, Black & Orange 4-16, Vacant 3-17.

Individual games: Myron Mansfield (NDI) 259, Roger Tollander (C) 218, Larry Johnson (L) 200.

Individual series: Roger Tollander (C) 585, Larry Johnson (L) 548, Breck Eytcheson (C) 537.

Team games: Northview Drive Inn 1006, Cashco 946, Lions 939.

Team series: Northview Drive Inn 2803, Cashco 2701, Lions 2678.

Games 50 or more above average: Myron Mansfield 259 (+111).

Early Risers Standings: A+ Sanitation 15-9, Hole in the Wall 12-12, 10th Hole 11-13, Gandy Dancer 10-14.

Individual games: Phyllis Myers (A+) 164, Cheryl Parkins (10th) 160, Carol Phelps (A+) 155.

Individual series: Phyllis Myers (A+) 452, Cheryl Parkins (10th) 440, Donna Crain (GD) 427.

Team games: Gandy Dancer 700, A+ Sanitation 686, Hole in the Wall 645.

Team series: Gandy Dancer 2029, A+ Sanitation 1951, Hole in the Wall 1887.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Lips 19-5, Check Services 15-9, Pour House 10-14, Webster Motel 4-20.

Individual games: Jackie Churchill (L) 179, Angie Olson (CS) 161, Nikki Cadotte (CS) & Miranda Rivard (PH) 160.

Individual series: Jackie Churchill (L) 509, Angie Olson (CS) 436, Vicki Sjoholm (CS) 419.

Team games: Lips 658, Check Services 653, Pour House 635.

Team series: Lips 1940, Check Servixes 1881, Pour House 1869.

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2008 Girls Volleyball Playoff Tree - Division 3 Regionals Fri., Oct. 23

Sat., Oct. 24

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2008 Girls Volleyball Playoff Tree - Division 4 Regionals

Sectionals

Tues., Oct. 20

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Thurs., Oct. 29

Sat., Oct. 31

Sectionals

Tues., Oct. 20

Fri., Oct. 23

Sat., Oct. 24

Thurs., Oct. 29

Northwood (#1)

Grantsburg (#1)

@Northwood

@Grantsburg

Grantsburg

Glenwood City(#8)

25-6, 25-5, 25-6

Solon Springs (#8)

Webster (#5)

@Grantsburg

Siren (#5)

Prescott

@Prescott

Siren 25-23, 25-19, 22-25, 25-23

Bayfield (#4) @St. Croix Central

St. Croix Central (#3)

Shell Lake (#3)

St. Croix Central

@St. Croix Central

@Northwood

@Bayfield

23-25, 25-18, 25-11, 16-25, 15-13

Prescott (#4)

Northwood 25-13, 25-18, 25-11

@Shell Lake

@Shell Lake

Shell Lake

Spring Valley (#6)

25-15, 28-26, 25-20

South Shore (#6)

Unity (#7)

@S t. Croix Central

Lac Courte Oreilles (#7)

@St. Croix Falls

Unity

St. Croix Falls (#2)

20-25, 25-18, 25-19, 27-25

Rib Lake (#1)

25-7, 25-8, 25-5

@Clear Lake

@Phillips Phillips

@Phillips

@Rib Lake

@Winter

25-23, 14-25, 26-24, 25-21

Winter

Mercer (#6)

25-14, 25-8, 25-17

Mellen (#7)

@Prentice

@Prentice

25-14, 25-20, 25-11

Phillips (#2)

25-12, 25-17, 16-25, 25-20

Winter (#3)

Cameron

Chequamegon (#7)

Butternut

Butternut (#4) @Phillips

Cameron (#3) Ladysmith (#6)

@Rib L ake

@Butternut

Cumberland (#4) 18-25, 23-25, 25-13, 25-14, 15-8

@C ameron

25-9, 25-7, 25-15

Birchwood (#5)

Cumberland

@Cumberland

Rib Lake

Bruce (#8)

@Washburn

Hurley (#5)

@S hell Lake

@Rib Lake

Washburn

Flambeau (#8)

25-21, 25-8, 12-25, 25-4

Drummond (#2) @Cameron

@Drummond Drummond

@Drummond

Washburn (#1) @Washburn

25-15, 25-10, 25-21

Prentice 25-4, 25-5, 25-6

Prentice (#2) Clayton (#1)

PREPS

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@Clayton

Clayton

Prairie Farm (#8)

25-11, 25-10, 25-8

New Auburn (#5)

@Clayton

@Turtle Lake

NAME: Isaac Wegner SCHOOL: Siren YEAR: Sophomore COMMENTS: Isaac Wegner contributed immensely to Siren’s first win in several games. Wegner had one pass for 15 yards and nine carries for 17 yards including one touchdown on offense. On defense, Wegner made 19 tackles, eight Isaac Wegner solos and he forced one fumble against the Winter. – Brenda Sommerfeld NAME: Emma Kelby

SCHOOL: Webster YEAR: Freshman COMMENTS: Webster’s freshman runner Emma Kelby took second in the Lakeland Conference, finishing in Webster with a time of 16:38.0. “Emma has been running well and has the potential to qualify for state on Saturday at Boyceville,” coach Roy Ward commented.

– Brenda Sommerfeld

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall Grantsburg Pirates 10-0 30-1 Clayton Bears 8-2 22-7 Webster Tigers 7-3 12-10 St. Croix Falls Saints 7-3 11-14 Turtle Lake Lakers 5-5 10-14 Shell Lake Lakers 4-6 13-16 Luck Cardinals 4-6 11-10 Clear Lake Warriors 4-6 4-7 Siren Dragons 2-8 5-15 Frederic Vikings 2-8 5-15 Unity Eagles 2-8 5-17 Scores Thursday, October 15 Grantsburg 3, Siren 0 (25-5, 25-6, 25-17) Turtle Lake 3, Luck 1 (25-21, 25-22, 18-25, 25-18) St. Croix Falls 3, Unity 2 (25-23, 27-25, 22-25, 19-25, 15-9) Webster 3, Clayton 0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-19) Shell Lake 3, Frederic 1 (25-19, 25-19, 25-21) Tuesday, October 20 Grantsburg 3, Glenwood City 0 (25-6, 25-5, 25-6) Unity 3, St. Croix Falls 1 (20-25, 25-18, 25-19, 27-25) Siren 3, Bayfield 1 (25-23, 25-19, 22-25, 25-23) Luck 3, Lake Holcombe 1 (25-15, 26-24, 23-25, 25-12) Weyerhaeuser 3, Frederic 0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-11) Prescott 3, Webster 2 (23-25, 25-18, 25-11, 16-25, 15-13) Upcoming Friday, October 23 7 p.m.

Prescott at Grantsburg Unity at St. Croix Central Siren at Northwood Luck at Weyerhaeuser Saturday, October 24 TBA Regional finals

CROSS COUNTRY

Upcoming Friday, October 23 4 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Amery Unity/Luck at Amery Saturday, October 24

11 a.m.

@Turtle Lake

@Lake Holcombe

@Weyerhaeuser

Frederic (#7) @Weyerhaeuser

Small Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall Flambeau Falcons 8-0 8-0 Shell Lake Lakers 6-1 7-1 Turtle Lake Lakers 5-2 5-3 Frederic Vikings 4-3 4-4 Northwood/Solon Evergreens 4-3 4-4 Bruce Red Raiders 2-5 2-6 Birchwood/Weyerhaeuser Cats 2-5 2-6 Siren Dragons 1-6 1-7 Winter Warriors 0-7 1-7 Large Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall Webster Tigers 6-0 8-0 Clear Lake Warriors 4-1 7-1 Luck Cardinals 3-2 5-3 St. Croix Falls Saints 2-3 3-5 Grantsburg Pirates 2-3 3-5 Unity Eagles 1-4 2-6 Cameron Comets 0-5 1-7 Scores Friday, October 16 Grantsburg 22, Cameron 0 Webster 33, St. Croix Falls 7 Siren 26, Winter 22 Shell Lake 32, Frederic 28 Clear Lake 37, Luck 35 Glenwood City 46, Unity 12 Upcoming Thursday, October 22 7 p.m.

Birchwood/Weyerhaeuser at Frederic Grantsburg at Clear Lake Luck at Cameron St. Croix Falls at Unity Siren at Bruce Boyceville at Webster Tuesday, October 27 TBA Level 1 of State Playoffs

Weyerhaeuser 25-18, 25-15, 25-11

Weyerhaeuser (#2)

Emma Kelby

Luck 25-15, 26-24, 23-25, 25-12

Luck (#6)

Frederic at Boyceville Webster at Boyceville Grantsburg at Boyceville

FOOTBALL

14-25, 25-21, 25-19, 21-25, 15-13

Lake Holcombe (#3)

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD VOLLEYBALL

New Auburn

Turtle Lake (#4)

McDonell Central (#1) @McDonell Central

@McDonell Central McDonell Central

Lincoln (#8)

25-7, 25-8, 25-9

Augusta (#5)

@McDonell Central Eleva-Strum

@Eleva-Strum

25-9, 25-18, 23-25, 25-19

Eleva-Strum (#4) Owen-Withee (#3)

@Eleva-Strum

@Owen-Withee

Owen-Withee

Gilman (#6)

25-16, 25-8, 25-16

Cornell (#7)

@Fall Creek

@Eau Claire Imm. Luth.

Eau Claire Imm. Luth.

Eau Claire Imm. Luth. (#2)

25-7, 25-11, 25-12

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Moms on the Run event is Oct. 24 DRESSER – Moms on the Run will have its second event in the area on Saturday, Oct. 24, 9:15 to 11 a.m., at Peace Lutheran Church, 2355 Clark Road, in Dresser. This is a special nondenominational event for all moms with children, infants to 10 years of age.

Roxie Cardinal will speak on the subject “The Treasure of an Encouraging Word.” Moms will then choose one of three workshops to attend; i.e. The Power of Words, Helps with Discipline or scrapbooking.

Children 3 to 10 years will be grouped by age in nursery, 3- to 5-year-olds and 6- to 10-year-olds for their special time in a school-type setting led by a staff of

adults and youth. They will hear a story, play games, sing, make a craft and have refreshments.

No reservations are needed for this nondenominational event. There will be a freewill offering to help cover costs.

Please let other moms with young children know about this opportunity to get away for a morning. You are expected.

This event is sponsored by Taylors Falls Christian Women’s Club, part of Stonecroft Ministries, www.stonecroft.org. Contact momsontherunwimn@gmail.com or call Sara at 715-766-3787 or Carmen at 615-257-9458 for specific information about the day. submitted

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ATVs • BIRDING • BOATING • CAMPING • FISHING • HIKING • HUNTING • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Game calls

The call came through while I was on the phone, so I didn’t answer it. A few minutes later, another call came in – same person, and this time they left a message. It Marty was my good friend Neil Bygd, and the Seeger message was simply put, “I smoked a big buck tonight, gimme a The call.”

Bottom Normally I’d write this one off as a hoax, Line mostly because I had done it to him on more than one occasion and it was probably my turn to be the buttend of a joke. After I tried calling him back a couple of times with no answer, I figured it had to be true, and sent a text to my friend Wade Lamphere who I knew would be in the loop.

“Did Neil hit one tonight?”

Less than a minute later, Wade texted back to confirm the situation.

“Yep. He said a 10pt. He and Miller were going to look for it.”

For the rest of my Monday evening there were frenzied texts back and forth to one another about a situation Wade and I really knew nothing about. All we really knew is that it was a big 10pointer, the shot looked good, and Neil and Josh Miller were busy tracking it.

Had I answered my phone when Neil had called the first time, I may have joined in on the tracking efforts, but it was getting late and both Wade and I were 50 miles away in opposite directions from where the events were un-

The cell phone photo on the left shows a 10-point buck shot by Neil Bygd on Monday, Oct. 19. The photo on the right was taken by a trail camera in July, and is believed to be the same deer. – Photos submitted folding. It was also uncertain if they’d even recover the deer that night. Either way, it was exciting to chat about, and it made for a suspenseful evening.

Before heading off to bed that night I received a call from Neil, who explained that they were going to back out and planned to look for the buck in the morning. The decision to end the search is never easy, and a sleepless night is usually ahead, but daylight provides the ability to do a better job at tracking. For

Neil it proved to be the best thing given the situation. I too, lost a bit of sleep thinking about it that night, and I hadn’t even been there, but because of the constant connection with the cell phone, it felt as though we were helping out in their efforts.

Just after arriving at work Tuesday morning my cell phone displayed a picture of a fine 10-pointer. Neil had his buck, and I had a photo even before he and his trophy had left the woods. It

wasn’t long afterward that a host of other friends were aware of his success, all courtesy of my cell phone. The photo was eventually forwarded onto my email as well, and on to more people who shared his success as well.

In today’s world it seems like we can’t live without cell phones. I can’t remember the last time I’ve left home without one, and most of the time I’ll take it to the woods and chat via text with friends while sitting in the deer stand to pass time.

What’s wrong with this picture? One of the main reasons we hunt is to get away from it all, far from work, people, television sets and yes, cell phones. But the cell phone has added a unique dimension to hunting that can allow us to be part of something without actually being there. Trail cameras offer a similar way to stay connected to wildlife without actually being there.

It’s unfortunate, in a way, that today’s society seems to crave the need to know everything that’s going on the minute it happens. I can still remember when you actually had to be close to the phone at home in order to find out if someone got their buck, or make frequent passes by the registration stations to ogle at the success of others.

If anything, technology makes things a lot more convenient and a lot more exciting, but sometimes, we need to take a step back; leave the cell phone in the car and focus on the real reasons we hunt.

The friends can wait until after the hunt to find out if you’ve taken that buck of a lifetime. Or not. I’m still bringing my phone with on most of my hunts, for emergency purposes only, of course.

Maybe I’ll just turn it off completely, and only use it the minute after I take a trophy buck. We’ll see.

New map shows deer population estimates Shows how it helps determine season structure MADISON – An online color map that compares estimated deer populations to population goals offers a view into how population estimates are used to determine season structures.

The color-coded map of Wisconsin’s deer-management units assigns a color to a deer-management unit in one of four categories according to population estimates: more than 20 percent below population goals; within 20 percent, plus or minus, of population goals; 20 to 40 percent above goals; and more than 40 percent above goals.

Populations determine structure “Every year, following the close of hunting, biologists and population ecologists enter data from the hundreds of thousands of registration stubs collected at deer registration stations as a first step

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in determining future season rules,” said Keith Warnke, Department of Natural Resources deer and bear ecologist.

“Registrations provide a massive amount of hunter-supplied data that are a key input to our population estimations, which in turn are the basis of the next year’s hunting season structure.

Hunters can get a general idea of population trends in their unit from this map and areas that are below or close to goals. Depending on where you hunt, scouting, teaming up for drives and having a plan B will improve chances of success. As deer numbers approach healthy population goals, fewer deer may be seen in some DMUs compared to when populations were out of balance,” Warnke said.

Blue DMU Not the title of a Nashville hit, bluecolored deer-management units are those units estimated to be more than 20 percent below population goals. Accordingly, there are no (or very few) antlerless permits available for over-the-counter sales in 2009 in these units. This is intended to promote herd growth and increase deer numbers.

Most green and yellow units do have bonus antlerless deer permits available over the counter but the number of permits available has been adjusted on a unit-by-unit basis to maintain populations near goals. Units 8, 10, 11, 16, 21 and 22, which cover nearly all of Burnett and Polk counties, are shaded green on the map.

Most red units, those estimated to be more than 40 percent above goals: • Have ample numbers of bonus antlerless permits available over the counter; • Are designated as Herd Control units, meaning hunters can use the free antlerless deer tag that comes with their deer-hunting license; or • Are CWD units, in which case EAB rules continue to apply.

Bonus antlerless permits limited “Hunters can expect a season similar to 2008,” says Warnke. “Preliminary indications are that fawn production is about the same as it was last year and remains below the long-term average. Indices to fawn production were up in some areas and down in others, but on the whole very similar to last year. Winter severity was moderate and herd growth will vary with varying fawn production. Deer numbers will vary by region and even unit. Units in the far northeast are below population goals and DNR has taken steps to bring deer numbers up in those units. In others, populations remain above goal and herd-control seasons are in place for 2009.”

Accordingly, one change hunters in the northern and central forests will notice is many deer-management units will be “regular” units in 2009 after many successive seasons of herd control or earna-buck. Hunters in DMUs designated as regular units by deer managers, will find limits on the number of antlerless deer

hunters will be able to harvest. A n d , earn-a-buck, a population-management tool that requires hunters to first shoot an antlerless deer before shooting a buck, has been suspended while effective alternatives are considered everywhere except in the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone.

For more information contact Keith Warnke at 608-264-6023 or Bob Manwell at 608-264-9248. – with information from www.dnr.state.wi.us

Early October buck

Destiney Petersen, 13, Frederic, arrowed her first deer, an 8-point buck, on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

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Spitting mad front steps of the village hall, “bend his body back and then thrust it forward ... and spit a large mass of yellow mucus and spittle onto the front window of the hall.”

Then Paulson ran down the street until he was arrested by police officers. Paulson told officers he had intentionally spit on the window because he was angry, and said he had the swine flu. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, 2010 BUDGET Notice is hereby given that on November 10, 2009, at 7 p.m., at the Polk County Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, the County Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2010. The following is a summary of the proposed budget for the governmental fund types of the county. An account of the proposed budget may be inspected at the Department of Administration or via the county Web site.

2009 Proposed 2010 Percentage GENERAL FUND Budget Budget Change Expenditures: General Government $6,180,679 $5,580,025 Public Safety 6,802,800 7,225,650 Highway 3,117,731 3,036,900 Sanitation 607,325 576,225 Health and Human Services 2,775,075 2,780,950 Culture, Recreation and Education 1,077,575 1,126,300 Conservation and Development 1,461,000 1,295,850 Total Expenditures and Other Uses $22,022,185 $21,621,900 -1.8% Revenues and Other Sources: Taxes: General Property Taxes Other Taxes Intergovernmental Licenses and Permits Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties Public Charges for Services Intergovernmental Charges for Services Miscellaneous Transfer from Sales Tax Fund Transfer from Lime Fund and Golden Age Manor Fund Balance Applied/Use of Undesignated Funds Total Revenues & Fund Balance Applied

$12,908,285 431,150 2,082,975 397,325 249,800 2,625,100 98,700 719,200 2,000,000 240,000 269,650 $22,022,185

$13,332,656 466,150 1,990,825 306,500 162,000 2,421,925 109,000 398,125 2,100,000 200,000 134,719 $21,621,900

-1.8%

General Fund

Fund Balance 1/1/2010 8,737,006

Total Revenues 21,487,181

Total Expenditures 21,621,900

Fund Balance 12/31/2010 8,602,287

Property Tax Contribution 13,332,656

Golden Age Manor Special Revenue Funds Debt Service Funds Total

236,665 1,632,439 120,625 $10,726,735

7,754,175 12,768,125 4,061,957 $46,071,438

7,737,825 12,768,125 4,061,957 $46,189,807

253,015 1,632,439 120,625 $10,608,366

– 4,167,475 3,681,957 $21,182,088

County Tax Levy County Tax Rate County Equalized Value

2009 Budget $20,149,085 4.0769 $4,942,198,400

2010 Budget $21,182,088 4.4747 $4,733,746,500

Amount Change $1,033,003 0.40 $(208,451,900)

Percent Change 5.13% 9.76% -4.22%

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He says it will also help trade. Doer says 30 percent of Wisconsin’s exports go to Canada, including agriculture and manufacturing.

Doyle’s office says Wisconsin and Manitoba already generate $900 million worth of trade each year. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Shawn Johnson, WHA/WERN-Madison)

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MADISON - Leaders from Wisconsin and Manitoba, Canada, have signed an agreement pledging to work together to build each other’s economies.

Gov. Jim Doyle signed the agreement with Manitoba Premier Gary Doer Thursday, Oct. 15. Doer says it will help the countries collaborate on research in areas like renewable energy, transportation and water treatment.

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OSCEOLA – Matthew Paulson, 25, Stacy, Minn., was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct on Thursday, Oct. 15, outside the municipal building where he had just been found guilty of another incident of disorderly conduct.

After hearing the guilty verdict, Paulson left the room, walked across the hall to the exit and loudly kicked the door open. A police officer and other village employees watched him, as their attention was drawn by the noise. They allegedly saw Paulson stand on the

MADISON – Three more people were sentenced in the St. Croix tribal drug case on Tuesday, Oct. 13. U.S. District Judge James Moody sentenced the defendants for distributing crack cocaine on St. Croix tribal lands from about January 2001 through September of 2008. The sentences were as follows: Diana Martin, 44, Webster, was given nine years without parole; Margrette Cobb, 28, Cumberland, was given 13 year and four months without parole; and Andrew Sonnenberg, 26, Red Lake, Minn., was given 17-1/2 years without parole.

A total of 11 defendants have now been sentenced in this case. The others previously sentenced are: Joseph Merrill, four years; Manley Williams, eight years, four months; Christifer Sonnenberg, five years, six months; Jean Sonnenberg, 19 years, seven months; Bruce Sonnenberg, 24 years, four months; Amanda Sonnenberg, three years, 10 months; George Rainey, 14 years; and Bruce Rainey, 17 years, six months.

These arrests were made as a result of a long-term investigation conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of criminal investigation; the FBI; the St. Croix Tribal Police Department; the Rice Lake Police Department, the sheriff’s departments from Polk, Burnett and Barron counties; the Native American Drug and Gang Initiative; and the Wisconsin State Patrol. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected. The cases are being prosecuted by John Vaudreuil, assitant U.S. Attorney. — from the office of Stephen P. Sinnott, acting United States Attorney for the Western District of WisEvery page in color consin

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Other OWI arrests Nicholas Zentic, 24, Webster, was charged with OWI, first offense, on Oct. 13. Police were called to Hwy. 35 and CTH E late that day with a report of a vehicle that drove off the road into the backyard of a home. The

truck was back on the street by the time the officer arrived, but there were tracks into the ditch and back out.

As Zentic walked up out of the ditch, he nearly fell several times. Field sobriety tests were given, including a breath test, which read .21. Zentic admitted drinking two pitchers of beer. He was then arrested and taken for a blood draw and to the jail.

Finally, David Dropps, 53, Siren, was pulled over after a police officer saw his vehicle operating left of the centerline. Dropps was given field sobriety tests, including a breath test, which read .17, and arrested and charged with OWI. It was his first offense. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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POLK COUNTY – Robert Petersen, 33, Moundsview, Minn., was charged with OWI, second offense, and speeding on Sunday, Oct. 18, at about 10:30 a.m. He was clocked by a police officer moving at 84 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone while driving on Hwy. 8. He was stopped by the officer, who noticed signs of intoxication and administered field sobriety tests. The breath test read .132-percent.

Three more sentenced in St. Croix tribal drug case

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Siren police report Oct. 9: Alfredo H. Ramirez, 36, Grantsburg, was cited at 9:57 p.m. Oct. 9 for operating without a valid driver’s license.

The citation was given to Ramirez on Hwy. 35/70 and Main Street.

Oct. 10: At 5:20 p.m. Donald W. Nowicki, 51, Apple Valley, Minn., was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35/70 and Woodland Estates Road.

At 8:04 p.m., Peter R. Burton, 57, New Hope, Minn., was cited for speeding on CTH B and Fourth Avenue.

Oct. 16: Jacob P. Weaver, 17, Webster, was cited for hit and run to an unattended vehicle in the Holiday Station parking lot at 3:38 p.m. According to the report, Weaver turned a corner too sharply, striking the driver’s side tail end of a vehicle owned by John K. Lee. According to a witness, Weaver drove away without contacting Lee. Oct. 18: At 1:56 a.m., Bill J. Snyder, 21, Siren, was arrested for operating after revocation (due to a felony bond violation) and speeding on Old Hwy. 35 and Main Street.

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payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 48, Glacier Ridge, Polk County, Wisconsin; (BCI Premises #1) And Lot 2, Glacier Ridge, Polk County, Wisconsin; (BCI Premises #2) And Lot 7, Whispering Waters, A Planned Unit Development, Polk County, Wisconsin; (HBB-Amery Premises #1) Lot 8, Whispering Waters, A Planned Unit Development, Polk County, Wisconsin; (HBB-Amery Premises #2) And Lot 3, Whispering Waters, A Planned Unit Development, Polk County, Wisconsin; (HBB-Amery Premises #3) And Lot 3, Glacier Ridge, Polk County, Wisconsin; (HBB-St. Croix Falls Premises #1) And LOT 47, Glacier Ridge, Polk County, Wisconsin; (HBB-St. Croix Falls Premises #2) AND LOT 49, Glacier Ridge, Polk County, Wisconsin; (HBB-St. Croix Falls Premises #3) PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 1415 Interstate Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024; 1302 Prairie Lane, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024; 208 Greenview Lane, Amery, WI 54001; 212 Greenview Lane, Amery, WI 54001; 211 Greenview Lane, Amery, WI 54002; 1303 Prairie Lane, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024; 1414 Interstate Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024; 1416 Interstate Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our clients behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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(Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID A. ANDERSON AND LORAE C. ANDERSON, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 129 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on May 15, 2009, in the amount of $323,798.26, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wis., on: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m., TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map, recorded in Volume 20, page 224, as Document Number 690708, being located in part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 22, Township 32 North, Range 19 West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wis. PIN: 022-00729-0100.

STREET ADDRESS: 2776 10th Avenue, Osceola, WI 54020.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 28th day of September, 2009. /s/ Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

(Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK CONSUMER FINANCE, AS SERVICER FOR U.S. BANK NA, ND Plaintiff, vs.

ALYCE M. BADER-ONSTED, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 131 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 9, 2009, in the amount of $91,558.21, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 12, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The South 230 feet of the West 300 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2378 170th Street, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 040-00131-0000 and 040-00130-0100.

Dated this 21st day of September, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (170581) 496607 WNAXLP

Erik Bobzin, 29, Luck, was also charged with OWI, second offense, early on Sunday, Oct. 18. A police officer saw Bobzin’s blue truck driving on Hwy. 35, that night near 208th Street. The officer reported seeing him drive into the Super America gas station, drive by the pumps and back out of the parking lot again. The officer followed the truck and saw it cross the centerline and the fog line several times. He was stopped and given field sobriety tests, including a PBT, which read .186 percent. He was then arrested, taken for a blood test, and to the Polk County Jail. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

(October 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY Aaron Hopkins, Plaintiff, vs.

Georgia Certain, Deceased Her Heirs and Assigns and Unknown Heirs Defendants.

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No. 09 CV 259 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as a Defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within forty (40) days after the 7th day of October, 2009, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Burnett County Clerk of Court Burnett County Circuit Court 7410 County Road K, #115 Siren, WI 54872 And to David L. Grindell, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: GRINDELL LAW OFFICE, S.C. P.O. Box 585 Frederic, WI 54837 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated this 1st day of October, 2009.

David L. Grindell State Bar #1002628 Attorney for Plaintiff GRINDELL LAW OFFICES, S.C. P.O. Box 585 Frederic, WI 54837 498072 715-327-5561 WNAXLP

(Oct. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Plaintiff, vs.

RUTH M. SCHADEWALD, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 06 CV 57 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 24, 2009, in the amount of $179,104.22, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 12, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 4217, recorded in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 247, as Document No. 666504, located in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Township 35 North, Range 18 West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 22852285A 230th Street, Cushing, WI 54006 TAX KEY NO.: 020-00177-0300 Dated this 8th day of October, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County 498077 WNAXLP

(Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY The RiverBank 304 Cascade Street P.O. Box 188 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020 Plaintiff, vs.

Biermann Contracting Inc., 437 Main Street Red Wing, MN 55066 Homes by Biermann Amery, LLC 437 Main Street Red Wing, MN 55066 Homes by Biermann St. Croix Falls, LLC 437 Main Street Red Wing, MN 55066 Mark Biermann 743 Aspen Avenue Red Wing, Minnesota T. Kroll’s Inc. 15125 South Robert Trail Rosemount, MN 55068 Simon Electric Construction Co., 345 St. Croix Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Dee-Co Holdings, Inc. f/k/a Bernco Inc., 17877 179th Trail West Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 And Consolidated Lumber Co., 808 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082, Defendants.

Case No.: 09-CV-236 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 26, 2009, in the amounts of (a) $281,263.06, (b) $409,637.68, and (c) $411,467.88, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 2, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down

POLK COUNTY – Matthew Ledin, 37, Luck, was arrested and charged with OWI, second offense, on Oct. 13. A call had come in reporting a possible drunk driver on Hwy. 35. While the caller was on the line with the sheriff’s department, the caller saw the vehicle turn on Little Butternut Lake Lane and then run into a tree.

When police arrived, the driver, Ledin, was in the doorway to a residence there talking with the person who had called in the report. He was given field sobriety tests, which he was unable to successfully perform. He was then arrested, taken in for a blood draw and then to the jail.

J. Corey Wiggins, 33, Luck, was arrested and charged with OWI, second offense, late on Friday, Oct. 16. Police were sent that night to a vehicle rollover accident on 30th Street. As the officer approached the scene of the accident, he saw a truck stopped on the road near the rolled over vehicle. As the officer neared, the truck started driving south on 30th Street. The officer caught up to the truck, followed it for a short time, noting erratic driving. The officer stopped Wiggins and administered sobriety tests. Wiggins was then arrested and taken in for a blood draw and to the Polk County Jail.

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POLK COUNTY – A police officer arrested Milo Merrill, 25, Luck, in the early-morning hours of Oct. 12 and charged him with OWI, third offense, possession of marijuana, bail jumping and possession of an electronic control device.

The officer, who was northbound on CTH I that day, saw Merrill’s vehicle, coming southbound on I, cross the centerline. The officer had to swerve quickly to avoid being hit. Merrill was pulled over, said he didn’t have a driver’s license, and as he was getting out of his vehicle, said “I’m drunk, take me to jail.” He was given field sobriety tests which he performed with difficulty, nearly falling down, and and again said, “I’m done, I’m drunk, take me to jail.” A marijuana cigarette and a Taser were found in the vehicle. He was taken for a blood draw and then to the jail. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Three Luck residents charged with OWI second offense

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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. (167902)

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Burnett County deaths John R. Chamberlain, 79, Mennon, Sept. 6.

Earl P. Sigler, 86, Union Township, Sept. 1.

Burnett and Polk County marriage licenses Juli C. Montgomery, St. Paul, Minn., and Jason R. Riess, town of Farmington, Oct. 16, 2009.

Autumn N. E. Nelson, St. Croix Falls, and Timothy L. Sandmann, St. Croix Falls, Oct. 16, 2009.

(Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY The Riverbank, Plaintiff, vs.

Thor L. Jepsen, and Christine M. Jepsen, and Household Finance Corp. III, and Capital One Bank, Defendants.

Case No. 08 CV 547 SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on October 3, 2008, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m. all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SE1/4 of SW 1/4), Section 8, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Block “D,” First Addition to the Village of Milltown; thence N 00 degrees 14 minutes East, 8.0 feet on the West line of said SE 1/4 of SW 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 44 minutes East 367 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes East 32 feet which is the point of beginning; then N 00 degrees 14 minutes East, 114 feet; thence South 89 degrees 44 minutes East, 102 feet; thence South 31 degrees 50 minutes East to a point directly East of the point of beginning; thence West to the point of beginning.

PIN: 151-00244-0000.

Street Address: 212 First Avenue East, Milltown, WI 54858.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWNPAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 16th day of September, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson / #1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 496639 WNAXLP

(Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, Plaintiff, vs.

STEPHEN C. EKLUND and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Stephen C. Eklund; and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants; and GOULET COMPANIES, LLC; and MARCUS DAMIEN, Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-229 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 July 7, 2009, in the amount of $198,736.30, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 19, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot nine (9) AND OUTLOT TWO (2) of Spring Brook Meadows, SAID PLAT BEING LOCATED IN Section 23, T33N, R19W, and in Section 26, T33N, R19W. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2515 Britani Lane, Town of Osceola.

TAX KEY NO.: 042-01285-000.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

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Margarito M. Tijerina, Meenon, and Lisa A. Visger, Meenon, Oct. 16.

Theresa L. Lundquist, Luck, and Shane M. Jones, Luck, Oct. 14, 2009.

Michelle L. Glenna, Milltown, and Deat M. Tait, Milltown, Oct. 15, 2009.

Debra Reynolds, 45, Webster, operate without valid license, $186.00.

Shirley L. Barenz, 42, Grantsburg, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Gayla F. Mishler, 43, New Richmond, disorderly conduct, $309.00.

Matthew L. Coon, 23, Stanley, theft of movable property, one-year probation, sentence withheld, $589.32 restitution, $146.93; theft of movable property, one-year probation, sentence withheld, $88.00.

Violet S. Reynolds, 29, Siren, theft of movable property, oneyear probation, sentence with-

held, $1,100.00 restitution, prohibited from using or possession of illegal drugs or controlled substances unless prescribed, alcohol assessment, $198.00.

Lisa R. McKinney, 43, Luck, battery, two-year probation, sentence withheld, may be eligible fore early discharge, complete anger management program, alcohol assessment, 200.00.

Chad E. Robinson, 38, Danbury, OWI, $1,219.00, 60-day jail sentence unless completes Salvation Army Program, license revoked 24 months, alcohol assessment.

Polk County deaths

HELP WANTED

Janice Young, 75, Sept. 25, Frederic Byron F. Cooper, 75, Oct. 2, St. Croix Falls Earl E. Nelson, 67, Oct. 3, Balsam Lake Susan A. Peper, 66, Oct. 3, Centuria Nels Volgren Jr., 93, Oct. 3, Apple River Township Evelyn M. Brathall, 88, Oct. 6, Clam Falls Township Mary L. Primmer, 81, Oct. 8, Amery

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(Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

KERRY L LYSDAHL, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 29 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 9, 2009, in the amount of $109,736.42, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 19, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 4134, recorded June 26, 2003, in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 164, as Document No. 660373, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2284 190th Street, Centuria, WI 54824.

TAX KEY NO.: 02-00279-0120.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (174402) 498518 WNAXLP

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Excellent people skills a must.

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(Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN R. MCLEOD, et al Defendants Case Number: 08 CV 586 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 16, 2008, in the amount of $287,366.65, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 2, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check.

Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 4416, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 197, as Document No. 677402, located in part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Township 32 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Black Brook, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 169 100th Street, Deer Park, WI 54007.

TAX KEY NO.: 010-00731-0300.

Dated this 12th day of October, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff Of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield,WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose.

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Notices www.theleader.net (Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

JEREMY W. LARSON, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 7 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 13, 2009, in the amount of $121,270.42, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: Nov. 24, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 22, Township 32 North, Range 15 West, described as follows: Commencing at a point 40 rods East of the Southwest corner of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 28 rods; thence East parallel with the South line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, 40 rods, more or less, to the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South on said East line 28 rods to the Southeast corner of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence West on the South line to the point of beginning. Said land being in the Town of Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 231 25th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005.

TAX KEY NO.: 018-00429-0000.

Dated this 5th day of October 2009, /S/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf.

Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (173005)

(Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EVERHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

JASON P. SCHMIT and JANE DOE unknown spouse of Jason P. Schmit and MATTHEW K. KRARUP and JANE DOE unknown spouse of Matthew K. Krarup and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants; and WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION, and ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC Defendants; and CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Added Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-255 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 29, 2009, in the amount of $214,491.40, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 2, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 6 of Certified Survey Map No. 3979 recorded in Volume 18 on page 19 as Document No. 649191 being a part of Government Lot 2, Section 6, Township 32 North, Range 16 West, Town of Black Brook, Polk County, Wisconsin, together with and subject to easement for ingress and egress as shown on said Certified Survey Map. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1104 55th Avenue, Town of Black Brook.

TAX KEY NO.: 010-001500600.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

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HELP WANTED WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER

The Inter-County Leader is seeking a part-time writer/photographer to cover the local high school sports scene and other general assignment duties on a weekly basis. A passion and knowledge of all sports is a must. Ideal candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to generate feature ideas, take photos and have the ability to write clear, concise articles under deadline pressure. A knowledge or experience in copy editing, or page design using Quark Express is a plus.

Application forms may be picked up at the front desk of the Inter-County Leader office in Siren, Frederic or St. Croix Falls.

Resumes may be mailed to:

INTER-COUNTY LEADER P.O. Box 490, Frederic, WI 54837

or e-mailed to the-leader@centurytel.net.

Deadline for submitting applications is Friday, November 6.

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eric, speeding, $186.00.

Tracie L. Masuca, 38, Shell Lake, speeding, $186.00.

David W. Redick, 29, Rogers, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Victor A. Hushcha, 47, West St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Duane M. Fladten, 74, New Auburn, speeding, $160.80.

Robert Y. Golin, 42, Medina, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Annie M. Kackman, 18, Frederic, underage drinking, $249.00, alcohol assessment.

Wendy L. Sears, 20, Webster, operating with PAC greater than .08, license revoked six months, $250.00.

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William J. Brueske, 52, Champlin, Minn., unlawful control of aquatic plants, $163.25.

Vincent L. Craigmile, 21, Shoreview, Minn., reckless operation of ATV, $137.50.

Catrina R. Luna, 16, Siren, restricted license violation, $186.00; Siren, speeding, $186.00.

Matthew A. Holter, violate class A weight limits, $333.24.

Matthew R. Wood, 18, Frederic, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Robert F. Lindbom, 65, Danbury, speeding, $175.30.

Michael D. Zagrodnik, 59, Oregon, speeding, $225.70.

Joshua J. Bremer, 23, Fred-

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ment No. 311588, all located in the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, and the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West. AND, Lot 17 of Certified Survey Map #3313, Volume 15, page 141, being part of the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter: the Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West.

Tax Key #s.: 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 02-000-006000 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 01-000-006000 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 01-000-001010 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 02-000-001010 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 01-000-002000 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 01-000-004000 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 03-000-002000 Polk County Property: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map #2392, recorded in Volume 11 of Certified Survey Maps, page 99, Document No. 564643, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 22, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin, Tax Key #040-00577-0100.

All of the real estate shall first be offered for sale as one parcel. Thereafter, the real estate in each county will be offered for sale as one parcel. Thereafter, the parcels in each county will be sold individually. The highest bid will then be accepted as the sale price.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 18, 2009, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., on that day at the front entrance of the Polk County Justice Center in the foyer thereof, located in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, I will sell the above-described real estate to satisfy said judgment with interest and with costs to the highest bidder for cash.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. This is a cash sale. A certified check or bank check in the amount of 10% of the amount bid must accompany the bid with the balance due upon confirmation of the sale by the court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. The property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 29th day of Sept., 2009.

Timothy Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin

TOWN OF LAKETOWN

(Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

SAREE L. REINDAHL, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 56 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 28, 2009, in the amount of $79,378.79, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 4, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

PLACE: Front entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Part of Government Lot 3, Section 31 Township 34 North, Range 15 West described as follows: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Section 31 Township 34 North, Range 15 West, 641.25 feet South of Northwest corner of said Section 31 Township 34 North, Range 15 West, thence South 69 feet, thence East 175 feet, thence North 69 feet, thence West 175 feet to the place of the place of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1286 60th Street, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 008-00818-0000.

Dated this 11th day of September, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained with be used for that purpose. (169616)

NOTICE TOWN OF LAFOLLETTE 2010 BUDGET APPROVAL Monday, November 9, 2009, at 7 p.m.

Notice is hereby given that the Town of LaFollette will hold a budget and levy approval meeting on Monday, November 9, 2009, at 7 p.m., at the LaFollette Town Hall.

The proposed detailed budget is posted at Town Hall and is available at clerk’s home for inspection, 715-3492531.

TOWN OF LAFOLLETTE NOTICE OF REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING Monday, November 9, 2009 Following Budget Approval Meeting

Notice is hereby given the regular monthly board meeting for the Town of LaFollette will be held at the LaFollette Town Hall on Monday, November 9, 2009, immediately following the Budget Approval.

1. Verification of posting.

2. Clerk’s Minutes.

3. Treasurer’s Report.

4. Resident issues.

5. Road Items.

6. Moser Road Petition.

7. TRIP Money.

8. White Pine Cemetery.

9. Next monthly meeting Dec. 14, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.

10. Pay bills and look at correspondence.

11. Adjourn.

Linda Terrian, Clerk 498741 9L 51a

The Monthly Board Meeting Will Be Held Tues., October 27, 2009, At 7:30 p.m. At The Cushing Community Center

Agenda: Clerk’s report; treasurer’s report; open forum; update on litigation, large scale development ordinance, comprehensive plan report and possible acceptance, road report - sander, pay bills and 498644 9L adjourn.

Patsy Gustafson, Town Clerk (Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL J. CURTIS and REBECCA L. CURTIS and JEFFREY M. CURTIS and SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF MINNESOTA and DISCOVER BANK and BULL DOZIN, INC. and U.S. FOODSERVICE and RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC and STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BUREAU OF CHILD SUPPORT Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 387 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on August 11, 2009, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on: Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Part of the SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 28-37-17, lying East of the right of way of the Soo Line as now located and operated, beginning at a point which is 66 feet West of the Southwest corner of Lot 8, Park Addition to the Village of Frederic and on the South line of land sold to Ketil Stensurd, thence running West to East line of said right of way, thence South along said East side of said right of way to a point at the Northwest corner of piece of land theretofore sold to W.B. Elwell, thence East along the North line of land sold to W.B. Elwell to Northeast corner thereof, which point is 66 feet West of Southwest corner of Lot Q, Block 18, First Additon to Village of Frederic, thence North about 216 feet to beginning, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 126-00491-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 409 Traffic Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 16th day of September, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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(Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY First National Bank & Trust, Plaintiff vs.

Curtis Ventures, LLC Jeffrey M. Curtis Rebecca L. Curtis Michael James Curtis Beverly Curtis & Warren Smidt The RiverBank Schannon Mortgage, Inc. Bull Dozin, Inc., Defendants NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 08 CV 522 Classification No.: 30303 Under and by virtue of Judgment for Foreclosure in the above entitled action issued by the Court aforesaid on the 31st day of July, 2009, I am commanded to sell the following described property: Barron County Real Estate: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; the North one-half of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; all in Section 8, Township 32 North, Range 14 West (in the Town of Vance Creek), Barron County, Wisconsin. Tax key #050-0800-05-000, 050-080017-0000, 050-0800-19-000.

Washburn County: Lots 3 and 4 of Certified Survey Map #3309, Volume 15 of CSM, page 137, being part of the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter and the Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West. AND, Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map #3645, Volume 17 of CSM, page 147, a Redivision of Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 3310, Document No. 311586, and lot 9 of Certified Survey Map No. 3311, Document No. 311587, and Lots 10 and 11 of Certified Survey Map #3312, document No. 311588, all located in the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, and the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West. AND, Lot 5 of Certified Survey Map #3310, Volume 15 of CSM, page 138, being part of the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter; the Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West. AND, Lot 10 of Certified Survey Map #3645, Volume 17, page 147, a Redivision of Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map #3310, Document No. 311586, and Lot 9 of Certified Survey Map #3311, Document No. 311587, and Lots 10 and 11 of Certified Survey Map #3312, Docu-

(Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

LISA K. WOODS, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 185 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 22, 2009, in the amount of $150,000.47, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 4, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Front entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 5244, filed in Volume 23, Page 151, as Document No. 720911, located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 37 North, Range 17 West, in the Town of West Sweden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3252 140th St., Frederic, WI 54837.

TAX KEY NO.: 048-00542-0000.

Dated this 11th day of September, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained with be used for that purpose. (169644)

NOTICE

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Agenda Call to order and seek approval of the agenda - Robert Clifton.

2. Consideration of previous minutes - LeRoy Buck 3. Presentation of vouchers - Amy Dueholm.

4. Treasurer’s Report - Amy Dueholm.

5. Recognition of guests or delegates.

A. Alex Smith - Student representative.

6. Administrative Reports.

A. Mr. Palmer.

B. Mr. Gobler.

C. Mrs. Goldbach.

7. New Business A. Budget adjustments for 2009 - 10.

B. Set total tax levy at $3,312,648 for 2009 - 10.

C. Discussion of “Vision Committee.”

D. Committee Meeting Schedule.

E. Any other business that may properly come before the Board.

8. Motion to convene into executive session per WI Statute 19.85(1) for discussion of bargaining parameters for the 2009 - 11 contacts.

10. Motion to adjourn.

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In order to provide a 30-day public review period in accordance with Section 70.27 of the Wisconsin Statutes, official notice is hereby given, that the state-certified Kemah Shores Assessor’s Plat No. 1, located in the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 and Government Lot 2 of Section 34 and Government Lots 7 and 8, Section 35, Town 35 North, Range 17 West, Town of Milltown, will be on file through November 9, 2009, at the Milltown Town Clerk’s office at 2272 155th Street, Milltown, by appointment, 715-825-2494.

Virgil Hansen, Milltown Town Clerk Polk County, Wis. 497943 49-51a,d 8-10L

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(Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, FLCA 1921 Premier Drive Mankato, MN 56002 Plaintiff, vs.

TERRY L. SANDERS JR. 5258 Laipo Road Kapaa, HI 96746 Defendant.

Case No. 09CV682 Case Code: 30404 PUBLISHED SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to the above-named Defendant: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after October 21, 2009, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Clerk of Circuit Court, Polk County Courthouse, 300 Judicial Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 548100549, and to Wiley Law, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 21 S. Barstow Street, P.O. Box 629, Eau Claire, Wis. 54702-0629. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint 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 seizue of property.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2009.

WILEY LAW, S.C. James Flory Attorney for Plaintiff Wisconsin State Bar #1017421 21 S. Barstow Street P.O. Box 629 Eau Claire, WI 54702-0629 Telephone (715) 835-6171 Facsimile (715) 835-4222

Monday, October 26, 2009, 6 p.m.

Boardroom

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Case No. 09 PR 67 A petition has been filed for administration of the estate and determination of heirship of the decedent, whose date of birth was April 20, 1941, and date of death was April 3, 2008. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 1328 Deer Lake Park, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. The petition be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room Branch 1, before Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick, Judge, on November 3, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. or when scheduled thereafter.

2. Heirship will be determined on the date set for hearing on the final account.

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

3. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the court on or before January 15, 2010.

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

BY THE COURT: Molly E. GaleWyrick Circuit Judge October 7, 2009 Steven J. Swanson, Attorney P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 Bar #1003029

Notices

TOWN OF MILLTOWN PUBLIC NOTICE

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING

497475

(Oct. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN E. MALOY Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Heirship and Notice to Creditors

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Burnett County warrants

Burnett County civil court

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Capital One Bank vs. Jennifer R. Schafer, Grantsburg, $728.35.

Capital One Bank vs. James M. Jackson, Siren, $624.05.

Jonathon C. Oiyotte, 30, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, Oct. 12.

Jeffrey T. Siers, 49, Danbury, warrant - failure to appear, Oct. 13.

Terry A. Olson, 22, Grants-

burg, arrest warrant - complaint, Oct. 13.

John C. Tuset, 31, Isle, Minn., warrant - failure to appear, Oct. 15.

Johnathon B. Robertson, 17, Siren, warrant - failure to ap-

pear, Oct. 15.

Donald J. Buchholz, 25, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., warrant - failure to appear, Oct. 14.

Scott E. Nyreen, 38, Shell Lake, warrant - failure to appear, Oct. 14.

Notices The Town of Meenon will be suspending the Gopher Bounty from November 1, 2009, through January 1, 2010.

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Suzanna M. Eytcheson Meenon Town Clerk

(Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11, c/o American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc. Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN N. DUXBURY and SHARON RONNENBERG, husband and wife, and JOHN DOE and/or JANE DOE, unknown tenants, Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-109 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 28, 2009, in the amount of $106,030.72, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 1, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land located in the NW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Section 17, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Polk County, Wis., and described as follows: Beginning at a point which is 33.0 feet South and 111 feet East from the Northwest corner of said Section 17, thence East parallel to the North line of said Section 17 and distance of 54 feet, thence South parallel to the West line of said Section 17 and distance of 107.25 feet, thence West parallel to the North line of said Section 17, a distance of 54 feet, thence North parallel to the West line of said Section 17 a distance of 107.25 feet to the point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 121 Main Street, Village of Milltown.

TAX KEY NO.: 151-00323-000.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

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(Oct. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HAJOCA CORPORATION 401 South 4th Street Wausau, WI 54403-6271, Plaintiff, vs.

BRADY UTGARD and JEAN UTGARD d/b/a Utgard Plumbing & Heating 110 North Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 or 1073 35th Avenue Amery, WI 54001, Defendants.

AMENDED SUMMONS Case No. 09-CV-549 Case Code: 30301 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as Defendants: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after October 14, 2009, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must either be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Clerk of Courts, Polk County Courthouse, P.O. Box 549, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810, and to Mark R. Franklin, of Kulig, Michalak & Franklin, whose address is P.O. Box 400, Independence, WI 54747. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint 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.

Dated this 6th day of October, 2009.

KULIG, MICHALAK & FRANKLIN By: Mark R. Franklin Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 400 Independence, WI 54747 715-985-3091 State Bar. No. 1006074

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TOWN OF MEENON

(Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association N.D. Plaintiff, vs.

Mark L. Hansen and Unknown Spouse, Defendants.

Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 318 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 23rd day of June, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County, will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: October 29, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval.

Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 NW 1/4), Section Nine (9), Township Thirty-six (36) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of Laketown, Polk County, Wisconsin; thence South 38 deg. 10’ East for 450.7 feet to an iron pipe hereinafter known as the place of beginning; thence North 57 deg. 28’ East for 100 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 32 deg. 28’ East for 170 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 57 deg. 32’ West to an iron pipe; thence North 32 deg. 28’ West to the place of beginning.

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 2886 216th Avenue, Luck, WI) Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Stein & Moore, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St., Ste. W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-224-9683

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NOTICE

(Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, a Federally chartered savings bank corporation (successor by merger with S&C Bank), 25 West Main Street P.O. Box 7933 Madison, WI 53707 Plaintiff, vs.

Kost Welding & Fabricating, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation, 301 East 1st Street Centuria, WI 54824; John L. Autrey 12202 County Road 25 Wawina, MN 55736; Dale R. Perreault 38184 Kost Trail North Branch, MN 55056; and XYZ Corporation; ABC Partnership; Joe Doe and Mary Rowe, whose true names are unknown to Plaintiff, Defendants.

Notice of Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property in a Foreclosure by Action Case No. 08 CV 543 Case Code: 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at 10 a.m., on November 18, 2009, at the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, and pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Judgment of the Circuit Court of Polk County, Wisconsin, entered in the above captioned action on May 8, 2009, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wis., will sell the real property described in said Order and Judgment, to wit: Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 2940 recorded in Volume 13 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 194 as Document No. 592702 being part of Outlot Eight-Eight (88) of the Assessor’s Plat to the Village of Centuria and part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4), Section Twelve (12) Township Thirty-Four (34) North of Range Eighteen (18) West, in Polk County, Wis. Parcel ID No.: 111-00361-0100.

Address: Not assigned.

(Hereinafter the “Real Property”) together with all the estates and rights in and to said Real Property and all buildings, structures, improvements, easements, appurtenances, fixtures, and rents related to said Real Property, as one parcel, for cash, to the highest bidder, all in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 846 and the provisions of law relating to the sale of real estate in foreclosure.

As set forth in said Order for Judgment and Judgment, the proceeds of the sale shall be applied first to pay Plaintiff’s usual and customary costs and expenses of said sale and second to pay, in whole or in part, the Court’s judgment against Kost Welding & Fabricating, Inc., John L. Autrey and Dale R. Perreault, jointly and severally, in the amount of $289,915.26 plus interest at the rate of $56.35 per diem from and after April 8, 2009 through the date of sale. The overage, if any, shall be paid to the Court to abide by the further order of the Court with respect thereto.

Dated this 23 day of September, 2009.

TIMOTHY G. MOORE Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. BRIGGS AND MORGAN, P.A. Joseph D. Roach Wis. License No. 1039463 2200 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 977-8400 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

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(Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. 2700 Sanders Road Prospect Heights, Illinois 60070 Plaintiff, vs.

JASON C. MORK and SHANNON D. MORK, husband and wife, 2489 91st Avenue Osceola, WI 54020; and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as nominee for Intervale Mortgage Corporation, c/o Electronic Data Systems Corporation 3300 SW 34th Avenue Suite 101 Ocala, FL 33474, Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-697 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 FORTY-DAY SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO: JASON C. MORK 315 South Avenue #2 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 October 22, 2009, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to O’Dess and Associates, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is: O’Dess and Associates, S.C. 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

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

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

Bowman, Ashland, $1,239.50.

The RiverBank vs. Gerald S. Lamson, Siren, $3,143.71.

Johnson Lumber Company vs. Matthew Covey, Webster, $3,325.80.

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Capital One Bank vs. Travis Gerving, Siren, $1,032.99.

Adam C. Benson vs.

Kristina Osborne, Hartford, $2,343.84.

Capital One Bank vs. Cody J. Coleman, Grantsburg, $1,474.70.

Capital One Bank vs. Tessa M. Randall, Siren, $1,339.65.

Thomas J. Kraker vs. Gregory D. Belland Jr., Grantsburg, $2,121.50.

James A. McCain vs. Lorna

(Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, vs.

PAM KOOSMANN, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND, WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 09 CV 145 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 21, 2009, in the amount of $192,847.09, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 8, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 OF CSM 20-163, MAP NO. 4611, A PART OF THE SW 1/4 -SW 1/4, SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST (IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MCKINLEY), POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. TAX KEY NO: 038-00537-0100 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2602 10th Street, Cumberland, WI 54829 Gunar J. Blumberg State Bar #1028987 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe Street Suite 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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ATTENTION CLAM FALLS TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS

Beginning October 6, 2009, a Comprehensive Land Use Plan “draft” will be available for your review and input. This draft will be available as a paper or CD version for 30 days or until November 7, 2009.

To obtain a copy in either form, contact: Brad Olson at 715-327-4616 Perry Karl at 715-653-4247 This plan will be available also on the following dates: October 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2009, at 7 p.m., at the Clam Falls Town Hall. Written comments may be submitted on these dates or sent to: The Comprehensive Planning Committee c/o Perry Karl 3503 100th St. Frederic, WI 54837 A public meeting will be held Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10 a.m. to noon, for discussion of the Comprehensive Plan draft. Concerns, questions and comments will be addressed on this date by committee members. Input is encouraged.

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Notices Golden Age Manor Is Recruiting To Contract With A Registered Beautician To Work In Our Beauty Shop 3 (Three) Days A Week.

Please contact Gary Taxdahl, Administrator, for details, at Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Court, Amery 54001 or call 715-268-7107. 498403 9-10L

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CHILD SUPPORT PROJECT ASSISTANT BURNETT COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY

Burnett County is seeking applicants for a limited-term-contract Child Support Project Position – approximate duration, contingent on available funding, thru September 30, 2010. This position performs a variety of administrative and legal secretarial duties of wide and varying scope under the direct supervision of the Child Support Administrator.

Graduation from High School or GED equivalent required. Must also have previous experience working in an office setting with up-to-date equipment. Past experience working in child support enforcement or legal setting preferred.

Salary: $15 per hour plus prorated sick leave and vacation benefits.

For further information and application material contact the Burnett County Administration/Human Resources Office, Burnett County Government Center – Room #190, 7410 County Road K, #116, Siren, WI 54872 (www.burnettcounty.com or mthalacker@burnettcounty.org, Phone: 715/ 349-2181, Fax: 715/349-2180). Applications accepted until 4:30 P.M., Friday, October 23, 2009.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NORTHLAND MUNICIPAL AMBULANCE SERVICE QUARTERLY MEETING Wed., Oct. 28 - 7 p.m.

At the Frederic Fire Dept.

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE - (K-5) MUSIC TEACHER

Unity School District announces the opening of a long-term substitute teaching position in Middle and High School Choir, grades 6-12, music teacher for six weeks beginning in approximately mid-November.

Qualifications Necessary: Wisconsin certification, prefer candidates with knowledge of current music theory and practices, Wisconsin state standards in the area of fine arts, positive classroom management skills with secondary groups of students, differentiated learning strategies and utilization of technology as it relates to music. Individual will be responsible for keeping accurate records and must have the ability to prepare students for public performances and direct high school choir in one public concert.

Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of application, resume, district employment application and three (3) letters of references to: BRANDON ROBINSON, DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1908 150TH ST./HWY. 46 NORTH P.O. BOX 307 BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810 (Applications may be picked up in the District office or obtained from the District Web site at www.unity.k12.wi.us) Deadline for application: Mon., October 26, 2009.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING TOWN OF JACKSON, BURNETT COUNTY

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Special Project Coordinator (2009 H1N1 Influenza A Local Response)

Notice is hereby given, that on Monday, November 9, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., at the Town of Jackson hall, a public hearing on the 2010 proposed budget for the town of Jackson, Burnett County, will be held. The 2010 proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the clerk’s office from 2 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Phone 715-866-8404.

For the Town Board, Lorraine Radke, Clerk

PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN ELECTORS MEETING TOWN OF JACKSON, BURNETT COUNTY

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING Boys 9th-Grade Basketball Coaching Position Beginning November 2009, ending March 2010 Qualifications Necessary: Ability to work with young athletes, knowledge of teaching basketball skills and techniques.

Qualified, interested persons should apply by submitting District application, resume and letters of recommendation to: Brandon Robinson, District Administrator Unity School District 1908 150th St./Hwy. 46 North P.O. Box 307 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Deadline for application: October 26, 2009 498068 8-9L EOE

NORTHWEST COUNSELING & GUIDANCE CLINIC

Community Support Programs provide comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation and support services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. We are seeking a

COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

A Master’s Degree in related field with 3,000 hours of supervised post-degree clinical experience with persons who have chronic mental illness. Greater than 2 years of experience with the chronically mentally ill and experience with dually diagnosed population is preferred. Please e-mail/fax/mail Cover Letter & resume to: Iris Ostenson, P.O. Box 409, Rice Lake, WI 54868, 715-434-1027 (fax) or 498310 50-51a-e 9-10L iris@nwpass NWCGC is an EOE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER INVITIATION TO BID AUTOMOBILES

Burnett County is seeking applicants for a limited-term Public Health Nurse Project Position - approximate duration, contingent on available funding, through July 30, 2010. Work week is variable between Monday and Friday.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from a nursing program accredited by the National Professional Nursing Education Accrediting Organization (may consider diploma or associate degree applicants.) Recent experience in public health nursing desirable. Must have current license to practice nursing in Wisconsin, a valid driver’s license and a vehicle for business use.

Salary: $22.59 per hour plus prorated fringe benefits.

For further information and application material contact the Burnett County Administration/Human Resources Office, Burnett County Government Center – Room #190, 7410 County Road K, #116, Siren, WI 54872 (www.burnettcounty.com or mthalacker@burnettcounty.org, Phone: 715349-2181, Fax: 715-349-2180). Applications accepted until 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2009.

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Notice is hereby given, that on Monday, November 9, 2009, immediately following completion of the public hearing on the proposed 2010 budget, which begins at 6:30 p.m., a special meeting of the electors called pursuant to Section 60.12(1) of Wis. Statutes by the town board for the following purposes will be held: 1. To approve total highway expenditures for 2010 pursuant to Section 82.03 of Wis. Statutes.

2. To approve the 2009 town levy to be collected in 2010 pursuant to Section 60.10 (1)(A) of Wis. Statutes.

Notice is hereby given, that on Monday, November 9, 2009, immediately following the completion of the special town electors meeting, the town board will meet to adopt the 2010 proposed budget for the town of Jackson.

For the Town Board, Lorraine Radke, Clerk Dated this 21st day of October, 2009.

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The Webster School District is soliciting bids for: 1. Ford Focus SE or Chevy Malibu LT 2009 model, auto. trans., cruise control, 4 doors.

2. Full-Size Passenger Van 2006 or newer, auto. trans., cruise control, 7 to 10 passengers.

Please quote the net price per vehicle (including delivery, title and license cost).

Bids shall be delivered to the following no later than October 30, 2009.

Brian Sears School District of Webster P.O. Box 9 Webster, WI 54893 bsears@webster.k12.wi.us 715-866-4281, ext. 336 The School District reserves the right to accept or reject any, or all bids, and to waive any defect in form. The School District also retains the right to evaluate the quality of the automobile to make an award to that supplier whenever, in the Board’s opinion, the car represents the best 498216 8-9L value to the District, regardless of price.

NOTICE TOWN OF SAND LAKE

PROPERTY AVAILABLE FOR BID

PRIVATE DRIVE SNOWPLOWING IN THE TOWN OF SAND LAKE

Vacant land located at: Sec. 34, Town 37N, Range 15W, in the Town of Lorain.

Approx. 2.970 Acres, PT SE SW Desc. V245/290 AKA Lot 2 Assessor’s Plat of Sec. 34.

This property has not been surveyed.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE FOR BID

Burnett County

The rates for 2009/2010 are: $150 for drives up to 660 feet; $200 for drives 660 to 1,320 feet; $250 for drives 1,320 feet and over.

Driveways must meet the following requirements to be accepted for plowing in the 2009/2010 season: 1. Driveways must have a 30-foot-wide minimum entrance and be 20 feet wide, minimum, throughout.

2. Drive must be clear to 20 feet wide and 14 feet high and clear of all rocks, ruts, stumps and debris.

3. Ample room is required to turn around equipment.

4. No plowing will be done unless the ground is frozen.

Private driveway plowing will only be done after all mail and school-bus routes and town roads are open.

5. The Town, Town Board and Town employees will not be liable for damage done to personal property left in or adjacent to the plow area including mailboxes, markers, ornaments, trees, plantings, structures, etc.

6. If a drive is found not to be in compliance, it will not be plowed.

In order for your driveway to be accepted for plowing for the 2009/2010 season, payment must be received no later than November 20, 2009.

To accept these conditions, please mail payment to: Town of Sand Lake Carrie Hunter, Treasurer 25576 Dongola Road 498553 9L Webster, WI 54893

Appraisal Notes: Subject parcel is located 11 miles east of the Village of Frederic. No survey was conducted to accurately determine the boundaries of the subject. Normal utility easements assumed. (Utilities listed on appraisal are assumed.) No environmental warranties made. No other adverse conditions noted. Addresses are for mapping purposes only. A copy of this information and the appraisal is available at the Polk County Treasurer’s Office Web site: www.co.polk.wi.us/treasury/land-sales.asp Parcel ID #034-00670-0000.

Property Sold As Is to Highest Bidder Minimum Bid is $14,900.

(Minimum bid includes all costs accrued by county.)

Appraised value of property is $14,900. Appraisal completed on August 24, 2009, by a licensed appraiser.

Bids must be received by noon, on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at: Polk County Buildings Department, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 10, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Vacant land located at: Sec. 09, Town 34N, Range 15W, in the Town of Beaver.

Approx. 10.00 Acres, N 330’ SE SE. This property has not been surveyed.

Appraisal Notes: Subject parcel is located 4 miles northwest of the Village of Turtle Lake. No survey was conducted to accurately determine the boundaries of the subject. Normal utility easements assumed. (Utilities listed on appraisal are assumed). No environmental warranties made. No other adverse conditions noted. Addresses are for mapping purposes only. A copy of this information and the appraisal is available at the Polk County Treasurer’s Office Web site: www.co.polk.wi.us/treasury/land-sales.asp Parcel ID #008-00186-0000.

Property Sold As Is to Highest Bidder.

Minimum Bid is $30,000.

(Minimum bid includes all costs accrued by county.)

Appraised Value of Property is $30,000. Appraisal completed on August 24, 2009, by a licensed appraiser.

Bids must be received by noon, on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at: Polk County Buildings Department, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 10, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Bids will be opened at the November meeting of the Property, Forestry, & Recreational Committee, currently scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2009, at 2 p.m., at the Polk County Government Ctr.

Bids will be opened at the November meeting of the Property, Forestry, & Recreational Committee, currently scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2009, at 2 p.m., at the Polk County Government Ctr.

Questions may be addressed to: Polk County Treasurer’s 497726 7-9L 49-51a,d Office, 715-485-9255.

Questions may be addressed to: Polk County Treasurer’s Office, 715-485-9255.

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A real gem

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG - When you think of a gem, words like precious, very valuable and cherished come to mind. A gem is often a keepsake passed on through generations.

People and places are often referred to as gems as in “She’s a real gem” or “It was a gem of a place.”

Anyone making a visit to the Crex Meadows Wildlife Refuge located north of Grantsburg will see the term “gem” fits these thousands of acres of wetlands perfectly.

Crex Meadows is truly a very valuable place, one to be cherished and preserved for generations to come.

On Oct. 4, in a ceremony held during the Crex Wildlife Festival, representatives from the Wisconsin Wetlands Asso-

ciation made it official. Crex Meadows and Rice Lake, along with nine other wetlands, were designated as Wetland Gem sites.

“Crex Meadows is one of the Midwest’s premier wildlife viewing areas because of the tremendous habitat it provides for wildlife and birds, particularly waterfowl. We hope its designation as a Wetland Gem only enhances Crex’s reputation as a place worth visiting,” said Becky Abel, WWA executive director, as she made the presentation.

So what exactly qualifies an area to become a wetland gem? According to the WWA fact sheet on Wisconsin’s Wetland Gems a wetland gem is a high-quality habitat representing wetland “riches” including marshes, swamps, bogs, fens and more.

A scene near Biden Meadow in Crex Meadows Wildlife Area near Grantsburg.

- Photo by Kim Dauer, Natural Resources Educator, DNR

David Clausen of the Natural Resources Board (center) presented Pete Engman, DNR property supervisor for Crex Meadows and Rice Lake, with the Wetland Gem Designation certificate as Wisconsin Wetlands Association Executive Director Becky Abel looked on. Crex Meadows and Rice Lake is one of 100 Wetland places designated in Wisconsin as a Wetland Gem. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer For many years wetlands were not looked on as having any value. “Historically, wetlands were not recognized and valued as natural treasures, but were instead generally considered wastelands and obstacles to progress,” said Abel.

“The fact that so many of our wetlands have been destroyed only heightens the value of the high-quality wetland treasures that remain.”

Wetlands are now being given the credit they deserve. The WWA calls them critically important to Wisconsin’s biodiversity and says wetlands also provide communities with valuable functions and services as well as recreational and educational opportunities.

The WWA list of 100 Wetland Gems includes 93 sites selected for their ecological value.

The sites are located around the state and include examples of all the different wetland community types.

Abel said Wisconsin is lucky to be home to thousands of acres of wetlands.

“We hope these Wetland Gems will help the people of Wisconsin get to know the wonderful diversity and extraordinary beauty of these natural communities,” said Abel.

Crex Meadows may also be headed for an even higher distinction. Abel and the WWA staff hope to raise Crex’s designa-

tion to an international level.

“Crex Meadows boasts a long list of recognitions and designations honoring its importance to the state and region,” said Abel.

“My organization is working with the staff and volunteers at Crex Meadows to add to this list of accolades by nominating Crex for designation as a Wetland of International Importance under the international Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

“We hope this designation will bring further ecotourism and associated economic development to Burnett County,” added Abel.

According to Abel, letters of support make a big impact on the people making the designations and she urged the public and local and state officials to get behind the effort.

For more information on the Wisconsin Wetland Gem program and the importance of preserving wetlands visit www.wisconsinwetlands.org. For more information on Crex Meadows go to www.crexmeadows.org and to visit the Crex Wildlife Area and the Crex Wildlife Education and Visitor Center located on Crex Avenue just north of Grantsburg just follow the geese painted on the streets throughout Grantsburg’s downtown to get there.

Friends and family show support for Dave Covey GRANTSBURG - Friends and family gathered Saturday night, Oct. 17, to show their support for Dave Covey at a benefit held for him at the Grantsburg American Legion Hall.

Covey has suffered for some time with a serious heart condition and was on the list for a heart/lung transplant at Mayo Clinic, but doctors determined he would not be able to survive the surgery. Covey is now undergoing alternative and sometimes-experimental treatments, which means he needs to make frequent trips to Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

Covey was really looking forward to coming to the benefit to personally thank everyone for their support and was very disappointed when he came down with the flu and couldn’t attend.

So Dave’s wife, Carmen, and other friends all brought their cameras and snapped lots of photos for him.

Dave sent a letter which was displayed at the door explaining why he wasn’t able to be there to personally thank everyone. - Priscilla Bauer

Dave Covey’s sister and brother-in-law, Joanne and Howie Pahl, greeted people coming out to support Dave at a benefit held for him at the Grantsburg Legion Hall last Saturday night.

Former Wood River Nursery co-workers and friends Marilyn Huskamp, Jean Lee, Jenni Pacyga and Cilla Bauer smile for a photo for Dave Covey at the benefit held for him at the Grantsburg American Legion Hall on Oct. 17. Covey was ill and was not able to attend the evening, so Covey’s friends made sure lots of photos of those attending were taken to show him how many people came out to support him. — Photos submitted

Betty Anderson and Roberta and Ed Bitler were some of the many friends who came to the benefit. Over 250 people came out to support Covey, who suffers from a severe heart condition and needs to make frequent trips to the Mayo Clinic for treatments.

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by Nancy Jappe SIREN – “Julie and Julia” has been an immensely popular movie in recent days, especially for those who enjoy the culinary arts. Holly Mangelsen, owner of Acorn Pantry, Siren, a store that features quality kitchenware, saw the movie with her valued employee, Kim Jewell.

Jewell even saw the movie a second time.

Their dream – to walk the streets of Paris as Julia Child walked them during her lifetime, stopping in the shops she did, visiting the place where she lived.

That dream came true for them between Oct. 4 and 15 during a 10-1/2-day trip to London and Paris.

“We were able to see and do almost all of the things that we have dreamed of seeing and doing,” Mangelsen said. “We had the time of our lives, and feel very blessed to have had all of the support we had back home from my staff at the Acorn Pantry to our husbands, family and friends who helped care for our children. I will be putting together an album of our adventures for the store soon.”

A first for both The trip was a first for both Mangelsen and Jewell. They came back reassured that they were carrying the same highend items in their shop that shops everywhere they went were carrying. They saw epicurean cutting boards made in Duluth, Minn., an item they carry at the Acorn Pantry, and were able to point out that their shop is only a relatively short distance from Duluth.

One of their goals was to have high tea at the famous Harrod’s Department Store in London. They wanted to try Boeuf Bourguignon, a recipe made famous by Julia Child and featured in the movie. They got to do that in Paris one night. They wanted to stop in kitchen shops and talk with the people who worked there. They wanted to see bread and pastry shops, and were able to do so.

You’d think they would be complaining about the number of pounds gained from all that eating. In truth, they lost weight during the trip because of all the walking, walking that allowed them to see so much in such a short time.

The trip starts in London The dream trip started in London after a flight into the country that ended at Heathrow Airport. The first five days were spent in and around London, in the rain. They missed seeing the band at Buckingham Palace because it was too wet to have brass instruments outside.

They did see the horses, though.

An exhibit on King Henry VIII at the Tower of London took up all their time there, with so many interesting artifacts to be seen.

The two women had their high tea at Harrod’s Department Store, reveling in

the goodies offered on the three-tier tea tray – sandwiches with the bread crusts removed on one layer, clotted cream with strawberry jam on one and mini cakes on the top level. Tea poured through a strainer.

A side trip took them into the nearby Cotswolds, with a visit to the Roman baths, the prehistoric monuments at Stonehenge and time in Stratford-UponAvon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.

They went to the town of Birbury, and had lunch at the Swan Hotel, a scenic place with a stream flowing in front and swans swimming by on the stream. The visit to their favorite experiences of the trip.

Kim Jewell and Holly Mangelsen enjoy nutella crepes as they tour Paris as they followed in the footsteps of famed cook and author, Julia Child. - Photos submitted

Going on the chunnel to Paris When it came time to leave for Paris, the two women took what is called a chunnel, a train that travels through a tunnel underneath the English Channel to get to Paris. Dressed as they usually do for working in the shop in Siren, jeans and comfortable clothing, Mangelsen and Jewell found a haute-couture (high fashion) Parisian scene, with people dressed “to the nines,” wearing black jackets and high boots with heels. About 80-90 percent of them had a cigarette in their hands.

In Paris, the two found life as it was pictured in the Julia Child movie. There were no supermarkets, and people were seen on the streets with wrapperless bread and baguettes under their arms.

E Delhillerin, a shop featuring kitchen and catering tools and products, is one of the places where Mangelsen and Jewell knew Julia Child and another favorite cook, Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa from the Food Network, shopped. The two were truly blown away by the condition of that shop, feeling that they had stepped back into the 1920s and that nothing had changed since then.

The shop had wooden shelves that were covered with items that were still enclosed in white butcher paper. They had to ask the clerks to take the paper off

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LEFT: Kim Jewell looks out from inside the famous Poilane Bakery in Paris, where Julia Child was photographed (above) checking out the bakery’s wood-fired oven in the 1970s when she returned to Paris to film a TV show.

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Knives and sharp items were hanging out in easy reach, something they are so cautious about back home, making sure that sharp items are always under glass.

“It was fun to be in the same place where Child and Garten shopped,” Mangelsen commented, adding that the store had almost anything you would need and store workers didn’t seem to mind when you asked to see something.

A highlight of the visit to France was having the chance to tour the Le Creuset foundry in Fresnoy-Le-Grand.

Le Creuset products are among the highend items that are sold at Acorn Pantry.

Eating a three-course meal, with chicken in wine sauce as the entrée and dessert served in a cocotte dish, came at the start of the tour. The women saw a display of all the items the tiny factory has made from 1925 until now. They watched production, going from raw material to finished product. Only one machine is in use in the foundry, used for pouring cast iron. Everything else is done by hand. “That was a truly amazing thing to see,” Mangelsen said.

Neither of the women speak French.

They relied on four French phrases – Bon Jour (Good Morning). Merci (Thank You). Parlez-vous Anglaise? (Do you speak English?) S’il vous plait? (Please).

The visit to France included stops at the Eiffel Tower, a boat trip on the River Seine, a trip to the Palace of Versailles (Jewell was disappointed that the portrait gallery at Versailles was closed. A distant relative of hers, a French marshall, is pictured there.), and the wellknown sites of Paris.

They walked around Montmartre (the artistic center of Paris) and visited the

In her book “My Life in France,” Julia Child writes that she first viewed the “unmistakable silhouette” of the Eiffel Tower at dusk, outlined with blinking red lights. “Paris!” she wrote. Kim Jewell is shown in front of the landmark.

Cathedral of Sacred Coeur, climbing up the narrow steps to look out over the city of Paris. They walked around the Louvre Art Museum, saw the tunnel where Princess Diana’s accident occurred and the Ritz Hotel where she was before the accident.

This photo shows some of the treats that were available in Paris.

“They were too good to eat – almost,” Holly Mangelsen said.

The reason behind the trip “The whole reason behind this trip was Kim’s and my love for travel and seeing these amazing places we have only heard and read about. We have many customers throughout the year who visit the Acorn Pantry,” Mangelsen said. “As soon as we hear their accent, we have to ask, ‘Where are you from?

Tell us what it is like. What do you recommend we do if we visit there?’ Kim

Kim Jewell with her dream AGA stove. She is wondering how she could get it in her suitcase or carry-on.

Holly Mangelsen (L) and Kim Jewell are shown here during their high-tea experience at Harrod’s Department Store in London. The three-tiered tea tray contained fancy sandwiches (without crusts), clotted cream with strawberry jam and mini cakes. – Photos submitted and I always have said, ‘Oh, that is on our list of places to visit.’”

Back home In addition to all kinds of memories, Mangelsen brought home perfume and scarves; Jewell chose some caramels, English mints in tins, French soap and lavender in addition to a French scarf and her prized English butter dish.

Mangelsen had to hunt for the gift her 8year-old daughter, Hannah, asked for.

“I want you to bring me a French (beret) and a painter palette. That is what all the people wear around there,” Hannah said. “We had to search for that,” Mangelsen commented, adding that she and Jewell joked about not easily finding them. “If all these people wear paint palettes, where are they?” they asked. Finally they found what they were looking for, in an old familyowned art store.

The big differences Jewell noted were the need to pay to use the bathroom,

bathrooms on the streets of Paris and keeping track of the different kinds of money. Both women were grateful for the signs on the streets of London, reminding them that traffic was going in the opposite direction from what they were used to.

Mangelsen and Jewell were impressed with the amount of history they learned, seeing all the artwork and all the food they went out of their way to sample.

They came back with the knowledge that the cooking supplies they carry in the store in Siren are the same items that are offered in England and France. They didn’t find the same close comfortable connection that they have with customers in their local store in shops in the bigger cities they visited.

What’s next on the horizon for Mangelsen and Jewell? The answer to that is that they want to figure out what they liked best about this trip and, when they go the next time, take their husbands along.

At the Le Creuset Foundry. “They fed us a wonderful meal when we got there before we toured the foundry,” noted Holly Mangelsen.

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Siren boys basketball team doing fall cleanup SIREN – The Siren boys basketball team will be completing fall cleanup tasks around the community of Siren on Saturday, Oct. 24, as a form of fundraiser. The team will be available to anyone who is unable or needs help completing cleanup projects such as raking of leaves, cleaning windows or gutters, dock removal and other similar odd jobs.

The funds that are raised for this project do not come from the people for whom the team will complete these services, but from people who sponsor the players in doing these tasks.

If you know of anyone who needs assistance, need help yourself or would like to sponsor the community service day, you may contact head boys basketball coach Jon Ruud at 715-419-0202 or 715-349-8413. – Brenda Sommerfeld

CPR review classes offered by the American Red Cross BALSAM LAKE – The American Red Cross is offering the following classes.

Adult/AED CPR Review on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 5:30-8 p.m.; First Aid Review on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Infant/Child Review on Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:30-8 p.m.

These classes will be held at the Polk County Red Cross Office located in Balsam Lake. Preregistration is requested. To register call Terry Anderson at 715-485-3025 or register online at www.scvarc.org. Classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. - submitted

Milo is learning lessons in spontaneity

rum is required. “You must be back in town to stay,” the jeweler says, “if you have a and flexibility. dog.”

His first two days with me were spent on Milo and I walk to the state park and then my sister’s driveway at the yard sale. Milo trails within the park. I find there are walk immediately ascertained that he was a trails I have never taken in this park, many Driveway Dog and lived with the driveway only a mile from my house. I stop and marpack. After the yard sale, we went camping vel at the beautiful vistas overlooking the with my family in the north woods. Milo valley that I somehow never took the time was no longer part of the driveway pack; he to see before now. Milo smells things of was now a Camping Dog. Things change great interest under a nearby tree. fast. A dog needs to be adaptable.

Last night, after dinner, the house seemed Finally, we returned home. Milo kept very quiet. I went out to the porch and close tabs on me, as he wasn’t sure how woke Milo. “Let’s go!” I said. I put on the long he would be a Farmhouse Dog. Now leash and we walked down the dark street. we’ve been here a week and he is beginning We entered the woods. The path was faint from Letters to relax. It looks as though this farmhouse in the dark and the night was getting cool. gig will hold for a while.

Then I saw the fireflies. All around us, My veterinarian told me that Border colunder the trees, beside the path, deep in the lies require a lot of walking. “Keep him woods, moving and sparkling, flickering busy,” I was instructed. So I am walking Milo. near us and high in the branches of the dark woods.

Milo and I walk downtown to the newspaper ofMilo’s wet nose touched the back of my leg and I fice to pick up the local paper. Milo loves the jute said, “Good boy.” floor mat in front of the counter and loses himself in I am walking Milo. A dog needs to be walked, to the pleasure of scratching his back on the rough surexperience things on foot, rather than always from a face. car window.

A dog needs to see the seasons change We walk to the hardware store to buy a new phone close up, to be introduced to the community, to meet charger. The cord of my phone charger was neatly the people who own the shops, say hello to new clipped in two by Milo’s sharp puppy teeth. The other customer in the store has a similar problem. We neighbors and take time to talk with forgotten commiserate over the disemboweled remains of his friends. I am walking Milo. I am walking to all the remote control and speculate as to whether he should places I should have walked years ago, when I last also buy batteries. The old ones are either somewhere lived in this place, when it seemed I was always a little too busy or a little too tired. in the house or… somewhere in the dog.

Now I’m walking Milo, I’m stepping out the door We walk to the jewelers to see if my watch is reand into the world with a leash in my hand. paired. It isn’t, but the jeweler fixes my sunglasses while we talk. Milo is well behaved surrounded by Till next time, the glass cases, seeming to sense that a certain deco– Carrie

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Festival Theatre to host Halloween event for adults ST. CROIX FALLS – Guided tours of the Haunted Historic Auditorium will take place on Friday evening, Oct. 30, in celebration of Halloween. The event, Stage Fright, is being organized by volunteers to raise funds for the theater.

Throughout the building, actors will reveal ghost stories associated with the life and times in the historic building.

Used during World War I as a Red Cross bandage-wrapping station as well as a makeshift hospital during the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918-19, one haunted

scene will reveal what has happened to the spirits of those who worked or were cared for in the auditorium. Other building uses that have been captured by the writing and directing team of Ed Moersfelder and Bill Perron include: basketball and the sewing factory days on the street level, political debates, the silent-movie era with the Pepper family, the first play ever performed at the historic building, and of course, the years of library services.

Tour guides will usher small groups on

their journeys from 7 to 9 p.m. and a party area invites wine and beer tasting as well as scrumptious hors d’oeuvres.

Fortune-tellers and other activities take place on the first floor. The party will continue from 9 p.m. to midnight with music, cash bar and costume contest.

Organized by Beth Hartman, Cindy Weber, Debra Points, Kim Murphy and a huge cast of other volunteers, Stage Fright is designed to be a combination of chills and fun, all in the name of raising money to support Festival Theater’s pro-

grams and services. Entry fee is $15 and includes the tour, wine and beer tasting, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. Advance purchase of tickets and reserving tour times are encouraged and can be done by phone during box office hours at 715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002. Check the Web site at www.festivaltheatre.org where tickets are available to order online. - submitted

Big Read photojournalism and oral history projects open for submissions ST. CROIX FALLS – Two exciting community projects held in conjunction with the Big Read are now open to youth, amateurs and professionals. The St. Croix River Valley Big Read program will feature Thornton Wilder’s literature of “Our Town” and “The Bridge of San Luis Rey” during February 2010. The photos and oral histories gathered through these projects, featuring the St. Croix River Valley, will feature the St. Croix River Valley in events, displays and presentations during the Big Read program.

The Capture Our Town Photojournal-

Kids in a candy store

by Joyce Thompson When our boys were ages 9, 5 and 4, we purchased a Ma and Pa grocery store. We carried the usual things that now would be found in a quick-stop store. Our boys, being normal children, would beg for goodies every day.

While some sweets were all right, they never seemed to be satisfied with what

Northwest Regional Writers The Northwest Regional Writers meet at 1 p.m. the second Friday of the month either in Frederic or Grantsburg. Call Mary Jacobson at 715-349-2761 for more information about the organization.

ism Project aims to capture images from the more than 80 municipalities, townships and unincorporated hamlets that exist across the Big Read area of Polk and Burnett, and Chisago, Minn. counties.

All area youth, amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit such digital images as bridges, Main streets, cemeteries, gathering spaces, churches, mailboxes or places of work and industry. Photos must be taken starting June 23 to Dec. 31, and will contribute to the Capture Our Town Photojournalism Exhibit event, which

Writer’s Corner we felt was enough. It became a daily event to have to set limits for treats.

After this went on for several months, I thought I would solve the problem, so, one day, I told the boys they could eat anything that was in the store. That included such items as Ho Hos, Twinkies, Banana Flips and any of the other bakery goods, including cookies, cakes and pies. There also were many kinds of candy bars, along with a bucket full of penny candy, a freezer with ice cream and several other frozen

will open at the Big Read kickoff event on Feb. 27, 2010. Digital slideshows of submissions will be distributed for viewing at local libraries, schools and historical society museums.

The Your Town, A Living History Project is designed to gather stories through conversations with senior citizens, about things that occurred in the St. Croix Valley in the past. All historians – youth and community members – throughout Polk, Burnett and Chisago counties are invited to record (video or audio) or transcribe pieces. These actreats. My thinking was that they would eat so much they would get sick, and I would have taught them a lesson.

You can imagine the look of joy on their little faces upon hearing this news.

Each of them immediately headed for his favorite kind of treat. I didn’t see one thing taken that would be called healthy. This continued for the entire afternoon, and the sweet supply was fast becoming depleted.

I kept checking to see if anyone was looking at least a little bit ill. It would seem that they would at least slow down on the number of things being taken. The one change made was the soda choices changed from orange, grape and lemonade to 7-Up. By then several hours had passed, and food was still being eaten, maybe not as fast, but

counts will be used to create Readers Theatre pieces that will be performed at the Life of the Village Big Read event at Festival Theatre on March 14, 2010.

For project guidelines and registration, visit www.festivaltheatre.org or contact Amy Klein, at 715-483-3387 or groups@festivaltheatre.org.

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.

- submitted no one was ready to quit yet.

That is the boys were not ready to quit, but mother was. I could not stand to see them eat another piece of candy or any other kind of junk food.

In the end, it was I who learned the lesson. It was apparent that my boys were able to eat any amount of sweets, without getting sick, and they are sure to point that out to me, even to this day.

PoCo Penners The PoCo Penners meet the second Friday of the month at 2 p.m. in the Conference room, next to the restroom, in the Justice Center in Balsam Lake. Contact Brenda Mayer at 715485-3571 or Iris Holm 715-294-3174 for more information. - submitted

Submissions should be typed, double-spaced on one side only of 8 -1/2 x 11 white paper, leaving a minimum of 1-inch margins all around. Handwritten submissions will not be accepted. Submissions should be no more than 800 words.

Submissions may be delivered to The Leader’s offices in Frederic or Siren, mailed to Box 490, Frederic, WI 54837 or e-mailed to the-leader@centurytel.net. We prefer e-mailed copy.

If hand-delivered or mailed, please write "Writers’ Corner" somewhere on the front of the envelope. If e-mailed, please use "Writers’ Corner" as the subject and include the submission as body text of the e-mail. No attachments, please. Your submission to Writers’ Corner grants The Leader one-time rights to publish the item in the weekly newspaper. The author retains the copyright and all future publication rights. The Leader may edit submissions for grammar and punctuation, clarity and length. If you have any questions about this feature, please contact us at the-leader@centurytel.net or call 715-327-4236. - Editor

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River Road

by Russ Hanson A couple of weekends ago, my greatniece Karra and great-nephew Andrew Hanson went deer hunting for the very first time under the new Wisconsin rules that set aside one weekend for 10- to 15year-old hunters.

They both had just finished hunter safety training. Although their hunt was successful, it pointed up a serious problem with the hunter safety program that teaches kids how to hunt.

They used their uncle Colby’s nice deer hunting stand on our rye fields along the Old River Road. This area is the edge of the farming areas to the east and the sand barrens woods to the left.

The woods are a bedroom community for deer who commute nightly to the corn, beans and alfalfa fields on the east side of the River Road, returning each dawn to the oak and jack pine woods and prairie remnants on the west.

They had wonderful luck! Andrew shot a nice 8-point in the morning and Karra a slightly larger 9-point in the evening. My brother Marvin, their grandpa, said “they did everything right—good accurate shots, carefully placed and safely done. The hunter safety classes had them prepared for harvesting a deer.”

Harvesting a deer is the euphemism perpetrated by the DNR and sportsmen’s clubs for shooting or killing a deer. It is like saying a person “went to eternal rest” when you meant he died.

To me it brings up an image of running a huge combine driving through the meadows scooping up deer with a big front reel and spewing out packaged meat and mounted horns on the backside. To “set the harvest” each year the DNR and sportsmen convene death panels to argue the numbers.

Marvin is an old-time hunter and butchers his own deer and did his grandchildren’s too. “They charge $70$80 for skinning and cutting up a deer that in the end might only have 40 lbs of meat. And they keep the hide too!” He can skin and process a deer in just a few hours including running it through his big motorized hamburger grinder. “I know I get my own deer back. At the meat markets they probably mix ones that hung out so long they are rotten with yours!”

Well, Everett and I drove over to look at the two deer shot by the first two hunters in the sixth generation of the family to hunt deer in Wisconsin. GreatGrandpa Hanson, who came here from Sweden, was thrilled to find that he was allowed to hunt deer – that they didn’t all belong to the king or nobles in America. He borrowed his brother-in-law’s Civil War Spencer repeater carbine for his first hunt in the 1870s. Deer herds were increasing rapidly after loggers opened up the great white pine forests and left conditions that favored deer. By the time Dad was a kid in the 1920s, they had mostly disappeared from overhunting.

Andrew and Karra were helping Grandpa Marvin and their dad, Brandon, unload the deer onto the butchering table, having registered it at Stop-a-Sec in Cushing, when Ev and I got there. “It is a little too warm to keep them more than a day before we cut them up,” said Marvin. They each had a very nice young buck; 1.5 years estimated Ev, looking at size, condition and teeth.

“Andrew, tell us about shooting your first deer,” I encouraged him.

“He came out of the woods onto the edge of the field. I took one shot and he fell down and died, “said Andrew shyly looking at his feet.

Russ Hanson

Ramblings Eleven-year-old Karra Hanson shot a 9-point buck along the Old St. Croix River Road during the October youth hunt. She is the sixth generation of Hansons to successfully hunt deer in Wisconsin. – Photos by Marvin Hanson Uncle Everett and I waited for him to continue. “Where did you hit him?” I prompted to get him to going. “Neck,” he replied. And that was it. No more story, no more details; the whole story as far as he was concerned. Everett and I were shocked.

“Didn’t they teach you in hunter’training that the most important part about shooting a deer is the story! My gosh, you gotta do better than that to be a Hanson! You know, a year from now the meat will be all gone; the rack of horns will be gathering dust on the wall, and all that will be left is your story.”

It suddenly occurred to us that the hunter training folks who harvest deer with rubber gloves and ear protectors and put on a medical mask to gut them out might also have sanitized the “Hunting Story” out of the process too!

Long after Parkinson’s disease had robbed my dad of his ability to hunt, he still participated by telling the stories of hunts of his own and his dad and grandpa and uncles, some more than a century old. If you haven’t learned how to tell a good story, by golly, you might as well go to a hunting preserve where they lead an elk out of the pen, place a pail of feed in front of him and take off the rope and let you harvest him.

I don’t blame the hunter safety people totally. My brother Marvin, is sadly lacking in imagination too; sort of a stick-to-the-facts kind of guy; not able to tell a story with texture, flavor, color, embellishment, etc. You know that kind of guy; he likes a perfectly mowed lawn, nails and screws sorted as to size and stored all facing the same direction, and the packages of meat in the freezer all labeled as to type, date, with photos of the individual deer on the wrapping paper.

Now, Everett and I learned from experts. We first watch our Hanson greatuncles sit around the parlor at Grandpa’s and crack wise. Grandpa got too old to hunt but continued telling stories over the Thanksgiving dinner.

They knew how to tell stories and passed along ones they heard from their dad too. They knew that good stories grew a little each year as tidbits from other stories got merged into one.

My dad and his five brothers continued the tradition; Uncles Maurice, Lloyd, Chauncey, Glenn, Erv, Ralph and Alvin, all could spin an engrossing story of a particular hunt (successful or unsuccessful made little difference in the quality of the story).

Anyway, Everett and I have our work cut out for us. There are already 15 members of the Hanson sixth generation aged .5 to 14, all sorely in need of storytelling training. With hunter safety people abdicating this primary function, I guess it is up to us to take over.

I have made an outline for telling a decent deer hunting story. Most of the points are necessary and should be ex-

Twelve-year-old Andrew Hanson shot an 8-point buck on his greatgrandpa’s old farm along Wolf Creek on the River Road. Although he and his sister were successful in getting a deer, they need much work in learning how to tell a good deer hunting story. panded where possible.

1. Selecting the gun 2. Choosing the hunt site 3. The preparations 4. The stealthy walk to the stand 5. The weather 6. The anticipation and false alarms and the adverse conditions 7. I see the deer 8. Shooting the deer 9. The death scene 10. The drag 11. Statements of false modesty or a moral I include my own first kill story as an example. It is very much abbreviated so that it will fit into this column. The story told aloud is what my neighbor George calls a two-beer tale.

Back in ’59, when I was 12, I bought my first deer-hunting license. I had tagged along with Dad and older brother Marvin at times the two previous years and was ready to try it myself.

The starting gun for all of us Hansons of my generation was Grandpa’s old 38-40 Winchester, fondly nicknamed “the pumpkin slinger.” It shot a small rim fire shell that looked like a bloated 22 short. It threw a big chunk of lead a short distance before dropping precipitously. It held 15 shells and had a smooth well-worn lever action. You could lay down a pattern of lead that, with luck, a deer might stumble into.

1959 was one of those years where the Conservation Department was trying to let the deer herd grow a little. Back in the ‘50s, deer were rare in NW Wisconsin. Every piece of land was heavily pastured by farmers and deer were hunted heavily and never seemed to get any surplus at all. Shooting a deer (bucks only, then) was a true achievement requiring a lot of luck and skill.

That year, the season north of Hwy. 70 was nine days but only from Thanksgiving on around Cushing. Dad decided we would hunt the first day in the Kohler Peet Swamps north of Grantsburg where there was public land.

Saturday dawned bitterly cold with wind and 22 below on the farm. We helped Dad milk the cows early and were finished well before first light. We had long underwear that we wore all winter and rubber buckle boots to wear over our lace-up leather shoes. We put on two pairs of underwear; two pairs of wool socks, mittens with liners, our wool dull-red caps and a thin red coat over our heaviest old coat.

This was before the days of blaze orange, so we were red only from the waist up. Dad took some matches, “We will start a fire if we get too cold.”

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We got out of the green ’51 Chev along the road somewhere in woods north of Grantsburg just as dawn was breaking. Cars lined the road. We uncased our guns, walked, the snow squeaking cold, into the woods. We finally found a knoll that seemed to be away from other hunters.

Two hours into the hunt, it was light; we hadn’t seen anything, but my toes had long ago abandoned communication with the rest of me. It was really cold! “Get a some dry twigs and birch bark and let’s start a fire,” Dad finally said. In a few minutes, we had a small fire going; a few minutes later a nice one. Of course, it takes just as long to unthaw your toes as it did to freeze them due to the layers that the heat needs to go through.

Thirty minutes later as we huddled around the fire, a couple of shots rang out nearby. “If a buck comes through, we will have to drop him here or the next hunter will surely get him,” Dad counseled as we brought our guns up to alert.

Four deer came trotting up through the woods from the direction of the shots. “The front one is a buck,” whispered Dad, giving us the OK to open fire. I think we each shot the first shot simultaneously. The big buck continued forward through brush still 100 yards away. I shot six more times, Marvin three, and Dad once. The buck fell, but started to get up, so I pumped a couple more shots into him in the head area.

We rushed down and found him dead; a very nice 12-point buck. We looked and there were holes in his neck, head; front leg, back leg, hoof and a few miscellaneous nicks. “Well ventilated” joked Dad. The deer had a bunch of smaller prongs around the base of the big horns that we decided made him an 18-pointer.

We drug him up near the fire and Dad showed us how to gut him out (Andrew says you “field dress” a deer nowadays). “We need to tag him,” said Dad, “I think we all shot him, so whose tag should we use? I don’t want to use mine so I can keep on hunting.” Marvin agreed with Dad, and so they turned to me. “You used the most lead!

It can be your first deer.”

Years later, we sat around on the porch room where the mounted horns hung at home and each remembered and told the story of the “Big Deer from Grantsburg.” Each of us had our own version of the story. We can spend at least 10 minutes remembering how cold it was; another 10 minutes on how terrible the gun was; 10 minutes trying to place where the Kohler Peet Swamp was; and end up arguing whether the heater in the '51 Chev was any good.

“You know, nowadays they tell you not to eat venison because of the splinters of lead that might be in it. They say it messes up your brain and lowers your IQ. I bet that Grantsburg buck was full of lead,” said Everett, staring at the big old set of horns on the wall at Mom’s place last week. “Maybe that explains why we put those horns on the bicycle in place of the handlebars the next summer, and why we didn’t realize how dangerous it was to drive around with your belly five inches from 18 wicked deer prongs,” he added.

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Happy Girlfriends Day! Good times are even better when they’re shared.

A good long talk can cure almost anything. Letters are good, too.

Everyone needs someone with whom to share her secrets.

Listening is just as important as talking.

Abrahamzon God did not intend for us to all be rich, beautiful or great, but he does intend for us to be friends.

We need an annual Girlfriends Day. If you get this message more than once, you are blessed with friends.

I consider it such a blessing to have found a friend like you.

Happy Girlfriends Day!

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(Note: I don’t know if an official Girlfriends Day appears on any official calendar but such a day is hard to pin down to one particular day. I have several local friends I contact each day to see how they are and what their plans are for the day.)

“Girl talk” is important to women friends. Men don’t understand this attribute in their wives or girlfriends but it’s a basic need. It starts in elementary school and lasts a lifetime.

Recently I’ve received long distance phone calls from Madison from a friend who lived in Sheboygan when I did. Her husband recently died and she is reaching out to long-ago friends, when we were newlywed friends in our 20s. She has a cell phone and we have long conversations and we are back to letter writing.

In a same situation, a one-time friend from my hometown is phoning me from Seattle. She doesn’t write letters but whenever I write, she responds with a long, long phone call.

These two long-ago friends are Lucille and Ottilie.

Lucille prefers to be called Lucy now but old habits die hard.

What do we talk about after a 60-year absence in each other’s lives? We reminisce about our early years and the good times we shared. We are all widows now and we discuss that. We share our lives today, where we live, our present interests. Where we were once just beginning our married lives, today we know that we are at the other end of the spectrum.

You know that saying that new friends are silver but old friends are golden, and it’s easy to pick up old-time threads and pick up where we left off.

Sometimes, early friendships are put on hold, set aside in busy lives. But sometimes they come back to life when least expected.

We have shared experiences that are uniquely ours and no one else’s.

Remembering Harvey Stower It seems we have known Harvey forever and now he is gone. Whatever others have remembered about him, I have remembered, too.

I remember him most as a Methodist minister and an excellent speaker. In the last several years I have written many notes of encouragement as he had some almost devastating challenges in his life, personal and family. To get the measure of a person, see how he handles health issues, losses and sorrows. He was a completely trustworthy friend.

Several times he was one of our speakers at local writer conferences. He was very good at expressing himself, his views and convictions.

What many people do not realize is that he had the gift of writing poetry. Sometimes in Christmas letters, with annual reviews.

Sometimes on scraps of paper which he hoped someday to gather and put together.

You know how we are, waiting for the perfect time to realize a future plan. But daily life makes so many demands on our time that we put off future plans until retirement or a better opportunity.

When Harvey had a second heart attack, he was in the right place for immediate professional help. If there is any comfort in that, it’s as if the good Lord figured Harvey had fought the good fight and been brave long enough. He was not alone.

Harvey had many friends and admirers. He set a good example for all of us.

My husband died in early October, and my father died in late October, in different years, of course. At both graveside rites, the American flag, folded ceremoniously in a triangle, was handed to me on behalf of a grateful nation.

October is heartbreakingly beautiful. What a going away party, with all the reds and yellows of the trees.

Better to go out with celebration rather than a whimper and a sigh.

My father was a patient in a hospital in our hometown of Oconomowoc, having routine tests. He told his roommate, “I don’t feel very well.”

“Do you want me to ring for a nurse?”

“Yes.” She came right away but my father was gone.

He had worried about dying alone in our house in the country, but when his time came, it didn’t happen that way, because of the Lord in his mercy.

We are ever reminded that we are mortal and here a comparatively a short time.

We are grateful for all those who have been part of our lives.

Until next week, Bernice

Education doesn't only happen on weekdays

by Christina Lehmann FREDERIC - Saturday isn’t a day that students usually choose to go to school, but on Oct. 17, 19 of Frederic’s juniors and seniors did exactly that. These students took part in an ACT test practice session.

The morning began with Christina Lehmann, Frederic’s 7 - 12 school counselor, welcoming the students and introducing Vikki Driving Hawk of Great Lakes Higher Education. Driving Hawk shared information about the ACT and SAT college admission tests, test taking tips and test prep information. She also provided students with a folder of resources about college planning and finances.

Practice ACT tests, provided by the ACT company, were administered by Lehmann and Robert Pyke, a Frederic English teacher. The students experienced what the actual test day will be like (along with a nu-

Blood drive successful MILLTOWN - On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 55 prospective donors came out on a blustery day to give blood at the Red Cross blood drive in Milltown.

A total of 48 pints were received from that group.

Three of the donors were first-timers, Alisha Nutter, Bruce Christensen and Sandy Christensen. Two longtime donors were awarded mutiple-gallon pins, 10-gallon to Mary Ann Sloper and 17-gallon to Sallie Tinkham. These five, along with many volunteers and sponsors, helped to make this a very successful community project.

The sponsors include the American Legion, AnchorBank, Milltown Baptist Church, Milltown Community Club, Milltown Lutheran Church and the VFW. The next blood drive in Milltown will be Tuesday May, 25, 2010. - with submitted information

trition break), but they scored the tests themselves to determine their strengths and weaknesses and their possible scores. Lehmann gave them information about additional free test prep resources and suggestions of further preparation.

Some student comments about the experience were: “Everything ran smoothly and there was not much time wasted.” -Justin Pyke “Good snacks!”

“Good experience.” -Tony Peterson and Calla Karl “Everything went well.” -Sage Karl “It was helpful, I think, to be able to have an idea of how the test environment would be like.” -Dan Halverson “Food ... mmm ... chocolate milk ... delicious.” Ashley Bergeron Education does not only happen on weekdays.

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50 Years Ago Adam’s Café in Webster was open under new management, Oct. 17, with open house, serving free coffee, cookies and donuts. Betty Staples was in charge.-Les’s Store, south of Siren, had specials on 100 lbs. Russet potatoes at $1.98 and Wis. red potatoes at 100 lbs. for $1.69.-Whitie’s Used Cars in Siren included a 1954 Pontiac hardtop, a 1954 Pontiac four dr., and a 1955 Ford Victoria.-Mrs. Edwin Anderson wrote news for Trade Lake-Four Corners.-Helen Love wrote news from Webb Lake.-Mrs. Clarence Kringle wrote for the community of Webster.-Marvin’s Shoe Shop, Frederic, advertised children’s shoes at $3.98.-Specials at the Frederic Clover Farm Store included Pillsbury flour at 50 lbs. for $3.39, lard at two lbs. for 27¢ and Jell-O at two pkgs. for 29¢.-The Frederic Community Motors, Inc., invited customers to see the new Plymouth at the Oct. 16 open house when free refreshments were served from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.-Specials at Route’s Super Market included a two lb. jar of grape jam at 35¢, two lbs. Hills Bros. coffee at $1.29, two lbs. bacon at 79¢, grapefruit at 10 for 49¢.-Open house was held at Dair’s TV, Siren.-Robert Marion, who wounded himself while cleaning his gun, died at Grantsburg.

40 Years Ago The annual village budget for Frederic was approved with no objection from citizens.-The Frederic Rural Fire Association set tax levy at $6,710.-The Frederic area clergymen formed a new organization.- The Indianhead Dairy was leased to Bella Cheese Corp.-The Mental Health Association would elect officers on Nov. 6.-World War I vets would meet Nov. 22 at the Legion Hall, Frederic.-The Frederic High School newspaper won a citation for “The Golden Nugget,” one of the four in Wisconsin cited for excellence.-A chairman, Mrs. James Montgomery, named Mrs. Wm. Pullin, Luck; Mrs. Herman Pope, Milltown; Mrs. Harold Swenson, Lorain Township; to head fund drive for mentally impaired.-The halfway mark was reached in the 1969 United Fund.-Open house would be held in Frederic’s new elementary building on Friday, Nov. 14.Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included Swansdown angel food cake mix at 37¢, Swedish potato sausage at 59¢ lb., Jeno’s plain pizza at 33¢, bread at four loaves for $1, sugar at 10 lbs. for 98¢, buttercup squash and rutabages at 10¢ each.-Specials at the Frederic Co-op Store included grapefruit at 10 for 79¢, bananas at two lbs. for 25¢, beef, chicken, turkey or Salisbury steak Banquet dinners at 37¢.-Jack’s Carpet Shoppe in Balsam Lake would be open Sundays.

20 Years Ago Shoreline Sports Services, north of Siren, grew by diversification.-A bean feed raised funds for lake improvement with more than 700 guests at the Grantsburg Fair building. Funds were for Round, Trade and Spirit lakes.-The Extension Homemakers Holiday Fair committee wanted exhibitors and demonstrators at the Siren High School Oct. 28.Josephine Trulson’s crocheted afghan was named Best of Show at the Danbury County Fair in September.-The American Legion conference was coming to Siren.-The children of Leroy and Jan Christensen held an open house for their parents’ 25th wedding anniversary on Sept. 16 at their home.-Area oak trees were under attack with heat and drought. The actual culprit was also the two-lined chestnut borer.The local board supported the Frederic hospital and its borrowing of $50,000.-A 50-bed nursing home in Frederic was also part of the contract.-A Polk County Tourism Guide was in the making.-Possible bridge repair, CTH N were topics of the highway committee.-A school sharing issue will go to referendum.-The 1989-1991 state budge was $22.5 billion, up 12 percent.-A new school in Frederic was urged as a magnet to the community.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Webster Senior Center

866-4334 As I write this column on Sunday afternoon the sun is shining and it is a wonderful Indian summer day. Many men, and some of the women too, throughout our adjoining states, have their eyes glued to their television sets.

I only watch it occasionally when the Packers and Vikings play each other, and must admit that I am not one of the avid fans. I was at one time, but over the years my interest has waned and I have other preferences for my time.

I have a correction to make as it was brought to my attention that Joan Berg’s address is 814 Pennsylvania Ave., Apartment 1, York, PA 17404, which I surely know. But, there was a typo in an earlier column that listed the house number wrong. I still hope that former friends will write and send her cards as she misses her Webster people.

Nicky was very appreciative to have Gladys Beers help her on Monday to peel apples for the apple crisp dessert she made for Tuesday’s evening meal. Forty-two diners enjoyed the turkey Dining at Five dinner.

Tammy Green came as sub cook to assist Nicky and Janice in the kitchen. Nicky also prepared meals for 33 home-delivered-meal clients, with most of them receiving two meals because none are delivered on Wednesdays any more, so you can see that Nicky is a very busy lady at our nutrition site. Lily Gleason, Margel Ruck, Theresa Gloege and Gladys Beers did a fine job of helping serve the diners their meal. Winners of the door prizes of homemade baked goodies were Ed Smythe,

Bernie Boelter and Georgie Koalska. Harold Peterson, Gene Johnson, Earl Boelter and Bruce Behrens stayed around afterwards to play several games of pool while Theresa Gloege, Margel Ruck, Gladys Beers, Bernie Boelter and I played a couple of games of cards.

The nutrition site was closed on Wednesday but 12 ladies came to play dime Bingo and had a great time. Refreshments were furnished by Mary Heier.

Burnett County Benefit Specialist Connie Crosby was at the center on Thursday morning helping people with energy assistance applications. Twenty hungry diners came in to eat Nicky’s boiled dinner at lunchtime.

I don’t have a report on the Thursday evening pool or card players as I attended the Webster Lioness Club monthly dinner meeting at the community center. Lioness Susan Hanninen was recognized at that meeting for being a 20-year member. Carol Larson RN, who has been employed by the Burnett County Health and Human Services for 16 years, and is also the health supervisor and county health officer, was a special guest at the dinner meeting and gave a report on both seasonal and H1N1 influenza and who is at risk, and also when the H1N1 vaccine will be available for the public. Plans were finalized for the Lioness Halloween party; the decision made to decorate the Christmas tree on Nov. 4, at the community center, in preparation for Santa Day; and the decision made to pass out American Diabetes Association “Could

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You Be at Risk for Diabetes?” literature on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Effie Wester and Edna Schroeder at the U.S. Bank, Webster, and Judi Reese and Mary Lou Peterfeso to be at Wayne’s Foods Plus, Webster.

Margel Ruck accompanied her daughter Cheryl and Dave Smith, and grandchildren Logan and McKenna of Baldwin, to the Grand Casino buffet in Hinckley, Minn., on Saturday evening to celebrate Logan’s 13th birthday.

Happy birthday, Logan, you are now officially a teenager! Earlier in the day, Logan went with his grandma, mom and sister to an apple orchard north of Frederic, where they picked lots of apples. On their way home, they had the misfortune to see the mini Australian sheep dog owned by Al, of Big Al’s Discount Store that is located in the former Rendezvous building, hit by a car on Hwy. 35 in front of Wayne’s Store. However, it was fortunate that they were in the right place at the right time as they assisted Al by taking his dog to the Pet Vet while Al took the time to close up his store. Cheryl is an animal lover and couldn’t help but step in to help one of God’s creatures in need.

Don’t forget, Red Hatters, the next Ravishing Rubies Red Hat Society luncheon will be at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Yellow Lake Lodge, so mark your calendars.

Gratitude is extended to Peggy Lawless and Effie Wester for their candy donations.

Our prayers and get-well wishes continue to go out to Maurice Peterson, Pauline

Hagen, Fred Bies and to Lavonne Boyer who is recovering from a broken shoulder.

In a recent poll aired lately it was indicated that the most disliked phrase of all time is “whatever.” Some people take it to mean, “who cares – end of subject.” I guess that I disagree with that meaning, because I am guilty of saying “whatever” a lot, and that is not the meaning that I attach to it. My meaning is “whatever will be, will be.” Nothing more, nothing less! Often though, many people feel that no one cares about their problems, that others are too wrapped up in their own concerns. One thing we can be certain of is that God cares, and that he cared so much for us that he didn’t spare his Son. Instead, he sent Jesus Christ to earth, giving up the glory of heaven to suffer the pain of human life and the torture of the cross, because he did care. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.”-John 3:16. And he still cares for us, every day. He knows our joys, sorrows, and burdens. As we read his word daily, we find comfort, strength, encouragement and hope. His loving-kindness and his daily blessings all show that he cares for us. “He knows our burdens and our crosses, those things that hurt, our trials and losses; He cares for every soul that cries, God wipes the tears from weeping eyes.” – Brandt. God tells us to burden him with what burdens us.

See you at the center.

Birth announcements Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

A girl, Nakailah Lebrelen Larson, born Oct. 8, 2009, to Dustin Larson and Jessamine Osborne, Balsam Lake. Nakailah weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A boy, Cole Reid Hohlfeld, born Oct. 8, 2009, to Netta and Luke Hohlfeld, Luck. Cole weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz.

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A girl, Parker Jo Doornink, born Oct. 11, 2009, to Chad and Jennifer Doornink, Grantsburg. Parker weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz. Her grandparents are Darryl and Elna Doornink, Grantsburg, and Dennis and Gail Johnson, Webster.

••• A girl, Kenzey Lynn Rothe, born Oct. 12, 2009, to Tara and Jared Rothe, Almelund, Minn. Kenzey weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz.

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A girl, Haylee Marie Beverlin, born Oct. 13, 2009, to Angela Sargent and Jesse Beverlin, Frederic. Haylee weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A girl, Natalie Renee Novak, born Oct. 15, 2009, to Sheila and Frank Novak, Turtle Lake.

Natalie weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz.

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Jack and Jeri Witzany spent the weekend at Big Lake, Minn., with their daughter Patty and Mike Kringen.

Twelve teams participated in the Large Lakeland Conference cross-county meet held Thursday at the Yellow Lake Golf Course.

The Webster boys team earned first place.

Congratulations to the Webster football and cross-county teams who are the Large Lakeland Conference Champions in both sports

A girl, Tattianna Renee Simmons, born Oct. 13, 2009, to Niki Stevens and Aaron Sim-

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On Thursday, LaVonne O’Brien, Amy Kopecky and Fran Krause attended the Northern District HCE meeting at Spooner.

Bob O’Brien visited Jack and LaVonne Saturday.

Mark and Deanna Krause spent the weekend in Madison.

They attended the homecoming Badger Iowa football game on Saturday. They met

their cousins Steve and Tom Arndt after the game.

Orange 4-H Club members attended the county achievement at Siren High School Saturday evening.

On Sunday, Fran Krause attended the 40th wedding anniversary open house for Miles and Marge Peterson at Dan and Karla’s farm home.

Academic news Ashley A. Heine will be inducted into the Beta Rho Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Chippewa Valley Technical College on Oct. 21. Heine, majoring in health-related professions, is the daughter of Greg and Kaye Heine of Frederic. Established in 1918 by two-year college presidents, Phi Theta Kappa is the oldest and most prestigious honor society serving two-year colleges around the world.

The society serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming.

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Amos Tijerina will be the best man and Noah Tijerina; Luis, Manuel, Steven Chavarria; Jerimiah Ziemer and Ashton Heier will be groomsmen.

Flower girls will be Elaina Tijerina and Ally Morse, ring bearer will be Rylee Mehtala and ushers will be Travis and Austyn Morse.

Reception will be at Jed’s Laker Lounge in Siren.

The bride’s parents are Greg and Julie Visger of Spooner.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Lewis The benefit given for Jesse Nelson-Ford went very well Saturday at the Frederic High School with a spaghetti supper, silent auction, etc. The results were gratifying. Jesse has been diagnosed with lupus and has undergone many tests. Wishing her good results in her outlook and condition. She grew up in the Lewis area, went to local schools and is one of our own young people.

The committee that planned the benefit should be complimented on the food preparation, the arrangement for place and accommodations, silent auction, etc. People who donated items for the silent auction were very generous. Items included a homemade quilt, a handcrafted chest, pictures, china, baskets of useful products, etc.

The writers conference held at the ag building (sheep station) in Spooner drew writers

from Siren, Webster, Lewis, Frederic, Birchwood, Spooner, Cumberland, Grantsburg, etc. Most of them were signed up to read from their original works. Music was provided by a woman who played the guitar and harpsichord, providing old-time numbers. The noon meal was catered by Nick’s in Spooner. Narrator/emcee was Mary Olson of Shell Lake.

Pieces were judged by listeners there and monetary prizes presented. Present from the NW Regional Writers were Mary Jacobsen, Pat Solomonson, Don Miller, Michael Vieth and Bernice Abrahamzon. Poco Penners were represented by Carolyn Lumsden and Royce Anderson. Good to see Katy King there, Diane Dryden and Mary Ellen Ryall.

Writers shared stories that touched the heart, a writer who researched the history of the Morgan horse, others with health issues

and challenges.

One writer shared her experience of taking the perfect picture in an M&M's contest. She had her little son pose as a fisherman with an open bag of M&M's beside him. She received word that her picture was among the finalists out of thousands of entries. Her husband had encouraged her to enter, saying, “Well, somebody has to win!”

You know what? He was right! And it was his wife who won first prize, $10,000. We felt her excitement as she described when a special agent delivered it to her door.

In the voting process, Saturday’s winners included Mary Jacobsen and Mike Vieth from the local writers club. Congratulations to them.

From time to time, writers enjoy getting together to receive and give encouragement to

Siren Senior Center Twenty-eight was the magic number this week: we had 28 for Dime Bingo, 28 for 500 and 28 for Spades. Nice turnouts for all of these events. But we only had three for Cribbage on Wednesday morning. Someone made the suggestion that we have Cribbage on Thursday morning, which is fine and I explained the reason we have it on Wednesdays is because Don and Fran Oltman are kind enough to come and host the center and Don likes to keep his mind working and he enjoys playing Cribbage. Therefore, I am suggesting that we have Cribbage on both Wednesday and Thursday mornings and that way the people that can’t make it on Wednesday could come out on Thursday. Also Barb Morrill from down around Lewis stopped in at the center last Wednesday afternoon and wanted to know if there are any Bridge players in the area, as she and her husband like to play and they have been driving all the way to Minong on Wednesdays to enjoy the game. I know for a fact that we have quite a few Bridge players in the area but they usually get together at their homes. She wanted Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. It’s that time of year when I never know what I will see when I step outside in the morning. Last week it was snow; today I thought there was a giant celebration going on. It looked like there was confetti being strewn all over my yard, and I thought, “Hooray! A parade!” I bolted out the door, and it turned out that little popple leaves were swirling down off the treetops with the help of the wind, but I liked my parade idea better. I grabbed my favorite giant stick and marched all over, twirling it around. Birds were dancing on the grass, my brother played his built-in tuba, and we had ourselves some great fun while we waited for our mom to get ready to take us for a walk. I don’t know what we were celebrating, exactly. Leaves. Or maybe just that we were happy to be dogs.

I met a couple of other happy puppies at the shelter over the weekend, too. Mel is a stray, but he doesn’t seem to let that fact get him down - he’s optimistic. He is a Doberman, only with longer, floppy ears, and he is a cheerful boy. He’s only about a year old, but he’s pretty big. They say at the shelter that Mel is “85 pounds of love.” That’s true.

Heck, he will even smile at you if you ask him - no foolin’! Jonas is also a stray, and he is a black Lab. He actually didn’t seem so happy when I first met him - he looked forlorn and did not greet me at the play yard fence at first. It didn’t take long for me to realize why; Jonas smelled bad. Really bad!

He got an instant bath at the shelter when he arrived, but it didn’t seem to help much, so he was airing out outside. (Between you and me, I think he was self-conscious.) I asked my mom what was wrong with him, and she said he had been sprayed by a skunk. Now I’ve never had any dealings with any skunks, so she had to explain them to me. Hmmm, small and black with a white stripe, and the power to make you cry. Got

me to see if any or all of you would like to get together at the center on Thursday morning, stay for lunch and continue on into the afternoon. Our facility has room to accommodate both Bridge and Cribbage players and I don’t think the Bridge players would bother our pool players on Thursday afternoon.

All suggestions are welcome, just call the center and we can all put our heads together so everyone can enjoy their favorite activities.

Winners at 500 this week were, Shirley Doriott, Dean Elkin, Anke Olesen and Marie Van Guilder. Spade winners were, Ralph Groves, Tony Rutter, Arvid Pearson, Gerry Vogel and Darleen Groves. Marie Bentley, Inez Pearson and Candace Doriott provided treats for the card players. Our gratitude is extended to you ladies.

It’s a little early to mention, but the Siren Senior Center will again be hosting the annual Thanksgiving dinner that is furnished by the churches in the area, so if you haven’t anyone to dine with that day put it on your calendar. Times and details will be announced in the near future. The American Legion ham it. We went back inside the shelter to meet the rest of the newcomers, and I was immediately taken aback: “A skunk in a kennel!” I thought.

But I was mistaken. It wasn’t a skunk, but a black-Lab-mix pup. He was black with a white stripe, but it was pointed out to me the stripe was on his chest, not his back, and that he was a dog, and that no one ever, ever put a YAPpenings would skunk in a kennel. He also probably would never make you cry. Duke is his name, and he is a sweet, sweet pup. He’s about 8 months old, and there’s nothing skunky about him. He adores attention and loves it when you stroke his face and ears. Little Duke is a surrender. His littermates all found new homes, but no one claimed him, and that’s how he wound up with my shelter pals. I hope somebody takes him home with them real soon. The last newcomer is Max. Max is also a surrender, and he is a poodle.

He is the color of caramel and is 2 years old.

He was dancing around in his kennel on two legs when I met him. I guess he was having his own personal parade.

I did my own little dance when I heard that Elvis finally went home. He’s such a nice dog who waited so patiently for someone, that it just tickles my hide to know that he’s got a new, loving home. Wiskers also found herself a new family. I will miss her tearing around the office, but she’s left plenty of her feline friends behind who also need homes. Lastly, Ty “The Fly” went home, too. Boy, he wasn’t around here very long at all! I wish all my friends got adopted so quickly.

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place to meet. Coffeepot is on early.

Wednesday the Pokeno group enjoyed their time together.

Thursday 500 cards at 6:30 p.m. with the following winners: Bill Ihrig in first place, Tim Abrahamzon in second place, Bob Holm in third place and Nina Vold in fourth place.

Friday Pokeno group and cards. Refreshments enjoyed.

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dinner will be held at the Crooked Lake Event Center this year, as they are able to accommodate the large crowds that come out for this and this will be held on the first Monday after the deer hunting opener which is Monday, Nov. 23.

The Dining at Five dinner will be held on Nov. 5, the sign-up sheet is out so call 715349-2845 or 715-349-7810 and make your reservations. Also a chance to get your name drawn for the door prize which hasn’t been confided to me as to what it is, but I know it is always good.

Remember the center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nutrition dinners are served Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Dime Bingo is played on Tuesday, Cribbage on Wednesday morning and hopefully Thursday morning, 500 Wednesday afternoon and Spade cards on Friday afternoon.

If you have any questions or suggestions call the center at 715-349-7810. Everyone is welcome to come and join us.

Our Adoption Day event at Tractor Suppy last Saturday was a little quieter than some of our past events. The Violet and Linus Show was the highlight, as these two kittens played together nearly the whole time and kept folks entertained. The staff told me that if someone wanted to adopt these two kitties together, they would waive the adoption fee for one of them. That’s a good deal you get two little furballs for the price of one!

Well, I’ve only got one item on the shelter wish list this week, and it’s something I’ve asked for a few times lately: hard toys. If you know what a Kong toy is, that’s the sort of toy I’m talking about. They’re a great item for a dog that likes to chew. I have one at home, and lots of times I just hold it in my mouth and exercise my jaws on it while I think about all kinds of stuff. It relaxes me and keeps me from getting writer’s block.

Could you perhaps send a few of those my pals’ way?

As a final reminder, you’ve only got about a week left if you want to order any Kringles.

They’re $8 apiece, they’re big, and they come in a variety of flavors. If you like pastry, you’ll like these, and you’d be helping the shelter with your purchase. (I think there are no calories in them if you eat them for a good cause.) Call the shelter if you’d like to order some before time runs out. Delivery will be between Nov. 11 and 14.

I’m about to run out - outside, that is.

Some days it’s difficult for me to sit still when there is so much to see and do outdoors, and now I just looked out the window. There are robins galore out there bouncing around and saying, “C’mon, Blacky! Come out and play!”

Gotta go, everybody, but I’ll see you here next week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096.

Frederic Senior Center Monday, Oct. 12, Spades was played with the following winners: Roger Greenley in first place, Carmen Marek in second place, Norma Nelson in third place and Liz Ruhn in fourth place.

Tuesday Whist and cards were enjoyed.

Coffee time is always a welcome time.

Morning coffee group and pool players keep the center an enjoyable early-morning

Bernice Abrahamzon

Ardyce Knauber

Saturday noon buffet, cards and games to follow. We really enjoyed the fall boiled dinner. Those vegetables are so good.

What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul. Come in to our center and enjoy time with friends and you will see the above practice work.

Happy Halloween!

fellow writers.

Saturday night at the Siren School, Sheila Staples and Rick Abrahamzon received recognition from Burnett County 4-H Leaders Association and UW-Extension for their help and encouragement as 2009 Friends of 4-H. In recent years they have judged 4-H window displays in local communities and also offered help in other areas too. Sheila and Rick received individual certificates in document frames recognizing their help. They both appreciate the honor.

It was UMW Sunday on Oct. 18, with the Lewis church ladies presenting the entire service. (The UMW is the equivalent of the one-time ladies aid or one-time Women’s Society of Christian Services.) The ladies sang, put on a short skit, reviewed activities, prayed and invited all women in the church to join.

Sylvia, current president, was emcee.

It was also Mission Sunday, with the added collection earmarked for children and the Halloween party at Frederic.

Coffee and goodies were shared after the service.

We have enjoyed several days of reprieve from the rain. Do you have your storm windows on? Are your gardens bundled up for the winter? Do you have enough hay to see you through the long winter? Time to fill the silo?

Members of the Frederic Scrabble Club met at noon on Monday with a farewell potluck for a Scrabble player who is soon moving with her family to the Dakotas. Wishing her happiness and good experiences in her new location. Hope she finds new Scrabble players to challenger her. Hope she remembers our special language of qi, ra, mu, nu, ai, ex, etc. Sometimes we use longer words!

Sheila Staples and Bernice Abrahamzon enjoyed a Sunday afternoon ride to Indian Creek Orchard and also Smith’s Orchard.

Last Sunday they went to Apple Hill Orchard toward West Sweden. They enjoyed the scenery, the warm sun, tasting hot cider, donuts, etc. Indian Creek Orchard will be open weekends through October, and other orchards through the first two weeks in November (weather cooperating). Some visitors prefer to pick their own to experience the fall activity. Read the ads to keep up to date.

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You would think that with the weather Mother Nature has been throwing at us lately, the bears would start thinking about finding a good place for their long winter snooze. Not so out at bear country anyway. There has been at least one sneaking in during the night looking for a free meal. Bird feeders are always taken in at night but I suppose some seeds are dropped on the ground. With not finding enough they usually do a little mischief by turning over the tubs meant to hold water for the deer and knocking off salt blocks from the stumps. Now I’m not looking forward to the cold and snow of winter but it will be nice to be able to leave feeders out and not have to worry.

The Siren Methodist Church ladies held their monthly meeting on Oct. 7, and after the meeting and lunch they filled 106 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas.

Congratulations to Niles and Marge Peterson on their 40th anniversary. They celebrated the occasion with a party Sunday at the home of their son, Donny, and wife, Karla.

Many more years of wedded bliss to you both.

Sympathy to the family of Joe Cycenas, who passed away Sept. 29.

Sympathy to the family of William Shires, who passed away Oct. 7.

Ruby’s Pantry will be holding their October distribution of food this Thursday, Oct. 22, north of Siren on Hwy. 35, at 5 p.m. Come earlier for sign-up. You must bring your own containers to carry your food.

Congratulations to elementary student Mollie Anderson, middle-schooler Ethan Java and high-schooler Daphne Hubbell for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week.

Hurray! The Siren football boys won their game against Winter Friday night. These boys have struggled all season and come homecoming night they got the prize. Congratulations to the Siren Homecoming Queen Sarah Howe and King Christian Hall. Back in the day, losing a football game you were heartbroken, but to lose your homecoming game, that was just devastating. Great going, guys.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER

At 11 weeks, Redford is a handsome, mitted gray tabby kitten. He likes to wrestle with kitchen table legs and pounce on carpet fringe, but we don’t hold it against him. As they say, it’s only a stage. Enjoy the show while it lasts because Redford also has a sensitive side. Like his namesake, he cares about the environment and enjoys a quiet moment of reflection on the couch, followed by a cat nap. Redford is the kitten to watch. He is destined to become an icon, a kitten with a mission: to find a home where self-expression is encouraged and rewarded.

A large number of cats and kittens continue to hang out in the cat-adoption room. They are all waiting their turn to be chosen. Skip and Sammy are buff

Arnell Humane Society Happy Tails

Await

tabby brothers.

They are quick with a joke and a compliment on your outfit.

They have timing.

Adopt them as a pair and double the fun. Kaluha is an adorable fekitten male with long white hair that shapes her face like a $200 haircut. She is too cute.

Rachel is our tiniest kitten. She has a short, light gray tabby coat, mittens and a face to steal your heart. Rachel is too sweet. Kittens are “coming out of the woodwork” these days. These kittens and more are waiting for their forever home.

Nikki Nyquist and Josh Lynum were animal lovers. Their family and friends lost them in a terrible car accident that also took the life of their beloved dog.

The Rangewood Memorial Poker Run is a tribute to Nyquist and Lynum and a fundraising event with all proceeds donated to Arnell Humane Society.

Friends and family have created and organized this fundraiser in loving memory of Nikki and Josh.

In its fourth year, the fundraising Rangewood Poker Run will provide food and prizes to “runners” collecting stamps from bars in Balsam Lake, Amery, Clear Lake, Range, Turtle Lake, Clayton, Almena and Comstock. Instruction sheets will be available at the participating bars in each town. It all starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, and ends with prizes at 6 p.m. Because Nikki and Josh liked to have fun, the Rangewood Run asks you to join in, meet some friends, have some fun and help the animals.

Arnell Animal Shelter, 185 Griffin St. E., Amery 715-268-7387 or visit online: arnellhumane.org.

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468-2940 Mary Dunn, Lida Nordquist, Marlene Swearingen, Nina Hines, Lorri McQuade, Ruth Rydberg and Karen Mangelsen were Tuesday guests of Donna Hines. They enjoyed an afternoon of visiting and playing cards.

Several people from the area attended the German dinner at Faith Lutheran Church in Spooner Wednesday evening.

Maxine and Les Lindquist visited Hank and Karen Mangelsen Friday evening.

Colin and Chad Harrison were weekend

guests of Lawrence and Nina Hines.

Lloyd and Becky Anderson visited Karen and Hank Mangelsen Saturday morning.

Roger Mroszak stopped by also. Later Becky and Lloyd called on Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen.

Brian, Jane and Bryton Hines, and Mark Hines and Edgar were weekend visitors of Gerry and Donna Hines.

Sue and Roger Mroszak went to Cottage Grove, Minn., Sunday and visited their daughter and family, Dan, Lisa, Amanda,

Karen Mangelsen Blake and Carli Pederson. They also visited at the home of Sue’s sister, Kari Doroff, in Afton, Minn., since their niece, Kari Rose, was home on leave from Iraq.

Donna and Gerry Hines went to the surprise birthday party for Sonny (Art) Erickson Sunday afternoon in Timberland. It was in honor of his 70th birthday.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen were supper guests of Gene and Carlotta Romsos of Long Lake Sunday.

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Grantsburg Wednesday morning preschoolers prepare for Halloween. – Photo submitted

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Fran Levings 320-242-3933 With a multitude of beautiful fall colors lining the roads of the little townships of Arna and New Dosey, life continues at its nice pace for our residents.

Volunteer firefighters Don Mishler, Ed Carlin, Paul and Dave Fornengo, Dave Drake and Mel Elliot joined Chief Mike McCullen, Patrice Winfield, Glen Williamson and Paul Raymond for a water training session at Crooked Creek last week.

Vicki Elliott has really been enjoying the online course she is taking via the Colorado Technical University. She is beginning the study work for a two-year degree in accounting. This entire university is all online, complete virtual school.

Dave Fornengo is in the middle of the “fall rush” with harvesting, canning and winterizing their little farm. He, like most of us, was caught off guard with that early snowfall.

Jan and Ed Proffit entertained afternoon coffee guests when longtime friends Ted and Shirley Hanson came over from Grasston last week. Ed worked for the Hansons right after he graduated from high school and they have remained friends ever since then.

It was two pleasant events in one day for Beverly and Ed Carlin recently when they first celebrated the second-birthday party for grandson Ben, son of Bill and Amanda, then went to Askov for the 50th wedding anniversary party for Ardis and Al Jensen.

Darlene Merimonti and Clara Lilly went all the way to Walgreen’s in Superior for the seasonal flu shot last week. While up north, they shopped and ate out.

Darlene wants to extend another huge “thank-you” to Gene Wickham for rescuing her when her car broke down on S. Markville Road awhile back. She really appreciates the way the neighbors help neighbors in times of need out here.

Helen Allen had the company of son, Jeff, and granddaughter, Emma, last weekend.

It was off to the Twin Cities last weekend for Patty Koehler to help her son-in-law, Rick, do some painting on his rental property. Patty’s daughter, Alyssa, is pregnant and so had to avoid the painting job.

On the homefront, Dave and I had a wonderful time once again at the annual barn dance held at the home of Stephanie Lee and Tom Doherty last weekend. This annual potluck meal and dance is held each year in memory of their daughter, Lilly, who passed away at age 2, a few years ago. The Dohertys live in Finlayson.

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Burnett Community Library Get your trick-or-treat bags at the library – We ordered a whole bunch of special trickor-treat bags for the children. Please drop in and pick them up.

I ran across an interesting thing the other day – that this is National Information Literacy Awareness Month and a proclamation by the president of the United States. Here are a few excerpts: “I call upon the people of the United States to recognize the important role information plays in our daily lives and appreciate the need for a greater understanding of its impact.”

“Every day, we are inundated with vast amounts of information … Rather than merely possessing data, we must also learn the skills necessary to acquire, collate and evaluate information for any situation. This new type of literacy also requires competency with communication technologies, including computers and mobile devices that can help in our dayto-day decision-making. National Information Literacy Awareness Month highlights the need for all Americans to be adept in the skills necessary to effectively navigate the Information Age.” “An informed and educated citizenry is essential to the functioning of our modern democratic society, and I encourage educational and community institutions across the country to help Americans find and evaluate the infor-

mation they seek, in all its forms.”

New juvenile books

• “The Spirit of Christmas,” by Nancy Tillman • “The Truly Terrible Horrible Sweater that Grandma Knit,” by Debbie Macomber • “Big Bear Hug,” by Nicholas Oldland •“Imogene’s Last Stand,” by Candace Fleming

New adult fiction books

•“Lonestar Homecoming,” by Colleen Coble • “13 ?,” by Nevada Barr • “A Separate Country,” by Robert Hicks • “Rough Country,” by John Sandford • “There Goes the Bride,” by M.C. Beaton • “Plum Pudding Murder,” by Joanne Fluke • “The Professional,” by Robert B. Parker • “Evidence,” by Jonathan Kellerman • “The Perfect Christmas,” by Debbie Macomber • “Lakeshore Christmas,” by Susan Wiggs

New adult nonfiction books

• “Why Our Health Matters,” by Andrew Weil • “Dancing in the Dark,” by Morris Dickstein • “Home Doctor,” by Michael Peters, M.D. • “The Becoming of the Driftless Rivers National Park,” by Bryan J. Stanley

• “The Murder of King Tut,” by James Patterson •“BH&G Christmas Cooking from the Heart”

New DVD

• “Hannah Montana The Movie”

Several topics were discussed at the Friends of the Library meeting on Thursday morning. At the spaghetti dinner at the Moose Lodge last month $725 was raised and the accompanying silent auction raised $1,200.

They will be donating money to the Big Read – this year’s author is Thorton Wilder, and we will be reading his play “Our Town” and his novel “The Bridge of San Luis Rey.” The Friends will be having their December book sale on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Plans are being made for issuing a cookbook next spring based on the wild rice cookbook which was sold a few years ago.

The theme for the April 2010 Author’s Luncheon is Bloom Where You’re Planted.

“The Book Thief,” by Markus Zusak is the selection for the October Book Club meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m.

We need toddlers for our Wednesday preschool story hours that meet at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday morning with Charlotte.

The week of Oct. 18-24 is Teen Read Week. Let us know what your favorite authors and books are.

Oct. 19-25 is National Friends of Libraries week, a good time for us to show our appreciation of all that our group does for the library and for the community.

I went to a Community Listening Session last Wednesday in Siren, sponsored by the Otto Bremer Foundation. It was an interactive discussion on identifying community needs and opportunities that lie ahead for Burnett County and surrounding areas. Since I am new to the community, it was a very enlightening experience for me. I was impressed by all the community organizations that were represented there. I would like to put links to and information about these different agencies on our new Web page so it would be convenient for the community to locate their services.

Please visit our new Web page at http://webster.wislib.org. Let us know how you like it – let us know if you have any suggestions to improve the look, too.

Hours

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 715-866-7697.

Web site http://webster.wislib.org. Online catalog http://merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search.

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“Heat the hoose” and then some …

At long last, I was able to sneak up on one of those Forts Folle Avoine doings and not be noticed. At least I don’t think anyone saw me. Anyway, a couple of Saturday evenings back they were putting on that Beaver Club dinner/celebration and, having penned a few items about it beforehand, I was curious to see what all the fuss was about. Given that the festivities didn’t start ‘til just after sunset, and given that’s when us gnomes are waking up, it worked out perfectly.

Now, I’ve seen a few celebrations in my 300-plus years in these parts, but this one was pure frolic, all the way through. It was, to use an old Scottish phrase, a time to “heat the hoose” with music, food, gaiety, stories, poetry, songs, costumed fur traders, even some known to have died a long ways back.

John Sayer I recognized – as pompous as he was when he was here in 1803-04. Then there was William McGillivray, one-time chief partner in the North West Company, and a crusty old bean by name of Aeneas Cameron. Turns out that, while French Canadian voyageurs did the canoe paddling, many Highlander Scots were prominent in the trade’s business class. I guess that accounts for the fellow I saw called the bagpiper. Now my pal Kosa was with me, and this was

how he described the bagpipe player when we were tryFolle ing to tell our gnome buddies Avoine about him later Chronicles that night: “There was this fellow Woodswhimsy dressed like a the gnome woman, in a skirt of funny color. He had whiskers growing from his belt and fancy leggings. He carried a black swan which had many legs with ribbons tied to them. The swan’s body he put under his arm upside down, then he put its head in his mouth and bit it. At the same time he pinched its neck with his fingers and squeezed the body under his arm until it made a terrible screeching noise.” Gnomes have an instrument known as the panpipes – more melodious than what we heard of these bagpipes.

The event was to commemorate actual gatherings that took place in Montreal from 1785-1827, when that Canadian city was the capital of the worldwide fur trade. According to Jacques Deseve, who hangs out at the site in hopes of finding his old hat: “Our goal was

to bring the celebratory side of the fur trade to life. We dug up old descriptions of these gala dinners from a variety of writers and others who happened to be in Montreal when they took place. Then we researched the types of foods served, the music, the ambience of Old Montreal, and sought to re-create a part of one of those evenings, with valuable input from several people who participate in historical re-enactments. We wanted something that would offer our visitors not just a good time, but something apropos to the fur trade, an added element not available, for instance, via tours of the site. A sort of dinner theater, if you will, drawing attention to how even the isolated wintering posts of Forts Folle Avoine were tied to the international fur trade, how even those in Montreal were affected by what transpired here.” And, he might have added, hosting a Beaver Club now and again is a terrific way to heat the hoose.

Signed, Woodswhimsy Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park’s daily tours will resume next spring. Meanwhile, several special events are set for the winter months, including the annual Christmas at the Fort observance in early December.

Details will appear here soon.

Festival’s Featured Artist Nyla Greenberg and Bill Perron ST. CROIX FALLS – Two community actors have stepped into the limelight at Festival Theatre, joining the professional cast of “Deathtrap.” Nyla Greenberg of Trade Lake and Bill Perron of Dresser represent the outside world keeping a watch over strange happenings at the estate of Sidney and Myra Bruhl.

Greenburg’s love of theater really comes from her deep love of literature, especially the richness of words. As a very committed Festival Theatre volunteer in the area of scenic artistry and set construction, her theater arts background came to the attention of Executive Director Danette Olsen when the two of them were painting together one day. “We always appreciated Nyla’s amazing sense of humor and word play, but I had no idea how much stage time and backstage work she had accumulated over the years – including many

The swine flu scare here now is a reminder of the deadly flu pandemic that struck a century ago, when millions of people died. Here, so many fell ill that the newly built village auditorium – meant to be a vaudeville show house – was pressed into service to accommodate their cots, and people died within a day of showing symptoms.

The News from Nevers, which was the column printed in the St. Croix Valley Standard from correspondents at Nevers Dam, 12 miles upriver from here, reported in the 1890 Standard newspaper: “We have got it, and got it bad. La Grippe has caught hold of us in great shape…” La Grippe was sort of a pretentious name for “the grippe,” better known nowadays as influenza. That may be due to confusion concerning the origin of the sickness. It was at first widely known as Spanish flu after the

Bill Perron and Nyla Greenberg in Festival Theatre’s “Deathtrap.” – Photo submitted years working with Playhouse 46. I urged her to join in the spring audition process alongside the professionals auditioning and she shined.”

This is Perron’s second mainstage Spanish-American war when so many recruits fell ill.

••• Who was Joe Arnal? His name came up in a caption printed in the Rosemarie St. Croix Tales and Trails history Vezina book, with a photo of a “wannigan pulled to the west bank of the St. Croix River above Nevers Dam, about 1916.” He Sponsored by was apparently the St. Croix among a crew Falls Historical picking deadheads Society –sunken logs

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production at Festival Theatre, appearing first in “Arsenic and Old Lace” during the 2008 season. At that time he reported that he’d “been involved with a lot of theater over the years and did work professionally, but that was over thirty years ago.” Perron has really enjoyed his experiences at Festival Theater and appreciates the level of preparedness that goes into the production process: “Not just the actors, everyone from the costume designer and stage manager to all the actors. Joe Wiener has been just an excellent director with ‘Deathtrap.’ It’s really rewarding to work at this level.”

Some directors are quite nervous about mixing community-based actors with working professionals. With an intense rehearsal schedule that requires being available nearly 12 hours each day for 10 days, preparing for productions at Festival Theatre can be quite grueling. From the beginning, Festival Theatre’s executive director was confident that the talent is out there to blend community actors with professionals.

“I meet people every month who have

had excellent experiences on the stage and some who have worked extensively in college settings or even professionally. While we have some very strong community theaters in our region – such as Northern Lakes Center for the Arts in Amery, the ArtBarn in Osceola, Masquer’s in Forest Lake, and the amazing Theatre in the Woods in Shell Lake – there are folks who would like to experience the pace and pressure that comes with a professional director and the full compliment of paid designers.

Call them crazy, but I guess they want to test their chops!”

Though it is not unprecedented, this is the first time that 40 percent of the actors are community-based. In 2008, the cast of “Arsenic and Old Lace” included three supporting roles and four cameo roles. In 2007, four actors shared duties for two small supporting roles for “Barefoot in the Park,” and in 2006 one adult joined community youth for supporting roles in “Hans Brinker.”

Public performances of “Deathtrap” are under way, with shows through Oct. 25.

–from the river. We never learned more about him, but recently had a call from Eugene Arnal, who is researching the history of his grandfather and greatgrandfather.

We hope that anyone knowing more about Mr. Arnal will give us a call, at 715-483-3046.

••• A friend who now lives in Florida sent me a funny story, which may or may not be true. It starts out with a foreword that says “if you’ve ever worked for a boss who reacts before getting the facts and thinking things through, you will love this!”

Arcelor-Mittal Steel, feeling it was time for a shake-up, hired a new CEO. The new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers.

On a tour of the facilities, the CEO noticed a guy leaning against a wall. The

room was full of workers and he wanted to let them know that he meant business. He asked the guy, “How much money do you make a week?”

A little surprised, the young man looked at him and said, “I make $400 a week. Why?” The CEO said, “Wait right here.” He walked back to his office, came back in two minutes, and handed the guy $1,600 in cash and said, “Here’s four weeks’ pay. Now GET OUT and don’t come back.”

Feeling pretty good about himself, the CEO looked around the room and asked, “Does anyone want to tell me what that goofball did here?”

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LIBRARY NEWS Read Beyond Reality @ your library during Teen Read Week POLK COUNTY - Area teens will be reading for the fun of it as Polk County public libraries celebrate Teen Read Week™ next week. They join thousands of other libraries across the country who are encouraging teens to celebrate this year’s theme, Read Beyond Reality @ your library®. Teen Read Week is the national adolescent literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association. This year’s theme encourages teens to read a wide variety of materials that are out of this world, just for the fun of it.

“Today’s teens seem to have less and less free time, and there are increasingly

more activities for them to take part in during what little leisure time they have,” said John Thompson, Indianhead Federated Library System director. “That is why it’s important to encourage teens to set aside some time to read.”

Studies show a regular reading habit increases reading proficiency, and Osceola Public Library Director Nathan DePrey, agrees. “One of the most important ways teens acquire the habit is by watching adults they respect.”

Being around adults who are avid readers can counteract the latest statistics from The Nation’s Report Card

Amery Public Library “Generosity: An Enhancement,” by Richard Powers Author of “The Echo Maker” and other novels, Richard Powers’ new novel, “Generosity: An Enhancement,” has just won the National Book Award.

Russel Stone, by chance, ends up teaching creative writing at a college.

There he encounters a young Allgerian woman who is named Thassadit Amzwar, which she says means “generosity.” This girl’s amazing boundless happiness entrances Russell, who suffers from melancholy. How can someone who has escaped a war-torn country and lost most of her relatives be so happy?

She seems at all times filled with luminous joy.

What is going on with this young woman? A noted genetic scientist feels she might have a happiness gene, something inborn which keeps her on an even keel. How could they capture that gene and make it available to the world?

Things escalate and soon Thassadit is an international celebrity with no life of her own. Powers is a skilled writer who makes the reader stop to reread eloquent passages. “Generosity: An Enhancement” is a great read; don’t miss it.

Library notes Story time with Elaine will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings.

Everyone is welcome for songs and stories. Story time is a good place to meet other parents of young children. Stop in and check it out; no preregistration necessary.

On display On display in the display case at the li-

brary is a collection of carved wooden birds lent by Bob Meyer. Check those birds that are flying through this time of the year.

Clubs and read groups Otaku Club meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m. for high school students and older who love manga and anime.

Teens Read book group meets on Monday, Oct. 26, to discuss “Another Fine Myth and Myth Conceptions” at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. If you have finished your copy of the book bring it in to the library so that others can read it.

Friends of the Library book group meets on Monday, Nov. 16, to discuss “Don’t Let’s Go To the Dogs Tonight,” Alexandra Fuller. This memior of growing up in Rhodesia will capture your heart. The group meets at 2:30 p.m. at the library. Pick up a book and join us.

If you are doing your fall cleaning, remember that the Amery Area Public Library will accept books, magazines, CDs, tapes, videos and DVDs to use for the next book sale.

The Amery Area Public Library has wireless access, so if you are passing through with your laptop you can stop in and get online. We also have six public access computers with printing capability.

Library hours Monday 10 a.m. to 6 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.

Centuria Public Library Cricut classes to be held at Centuria The Centuria Public Library is happy to announce that they will be providing classes on using the Cricut Expression cutting machine. This fantastic machine can be used to make delightful scrapbooking pages, greeting cards, posters and many other creative activities using a variety of papers. If you are an avid scrapbooker, like to make special projects out of paper, or just want to learn something new, these classes are just for you. Two classes will be held, each of them designed for beginners who would like to learn how to use the machine.

The classes are Monday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 14, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $15, which covers the cost of all supplies. Be sure and call the Centuria Public Library at 715-646-2630 to register.

Attention: All scrapbookers The Centuria Public Library has available for public use a Provo Cricut Expression cutting machine along with many cartridges to use to create interesting, exciting scrapbook pages. Come in and see what we have to offer for your creative projects. There are 21 cartridges in the library for you to check out and use in the library on our machine. Bring your own supplies and have a great time documenting many important memories and milestones of loved ones and friends.

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.

http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard, which indicate that in homes across America the number of different types of reading materials has decreased, and a smaller percentage of 17-year-olds saw adults reading in their homes.

Parents of teens are encouraged to celebrate Teen Read Week at home, as well as at their public library. Polk County public libraries offer these ideas: • Visit the public library with your teen to attend a program or to check out books.

• Set aside time each night for the family to read.

• Give books or magazine subscriptions to your teen as a gift or reward.

• Share your favorite book with your teen.

• Surf the Web with your teen to learn about new books or authors. A good place to start is YALSA’s book lists page.

• Join a book discussion group at the school or public library.

Each Polk County public library offers unique programs for teens. Stop by to see what exciting things are happening during Teen Read Week. - submitted

Frederic Public Library October story time theme is forests Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to story time on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., for an hour of books and activities. The theme in October is forests, and we invite everyone to enjoy the fun.

Book group choices for November The Thursday morning book group will meet Nov. 19, at 10 a.m., to discuss “Life of Pi,” by Yann Martel. The novel takes place after the tragic sinking of a cargo ship in the Pacific, when one solitary lifeboat remains, carrying a hyena, a zebra, a female orangutan, a Bengal tiger,and a 16-year-old Indian boy named Pi. The evening book group will meet Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m., to talk about “Behind the Scenes at the Museum,” by Kate Atkinson, the story of Ruby Lennox who begins narrating her own life at the moment of her conception and takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of the 20th century. Copies of the books are available at the library, and new readers are always welcome to join us for lively conversation about books.

New Moon is rising!

The posters are up around town, and all the Stephenie Meyer fans know that “New Moon,” the second in the series of “Twilight” films, will open in theaters nationwide Nov. 20. The Friends of the Pool is hosting a special event to raise funds for the new outdoor pool in Fred-

eric, with a private screening of “New Moon” for women only on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m., at Timbers Theatre, Siren. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will go on sale at the Frederic Library Monday, Oct. 26. The cost is $15, and only 150 tickets will be sold for this one-of-a-kind event for all adult women fans of Edward and/or Jacob. For more information, call 715-327-4979.

November is Food for Fines Month at Frederic Library For each usable item you bring in for the Frederic food shelf during November, we’ll deduct $1 off your local fines (this does not apply to replacement charges).

You can pay down your existing fines, but it also means that it’s time to dig under the bed, look behind the couch and check the hall closet for long overdue materials. Bring in your overdue materials, along with your grocery items, and we’ll bargain. We’ll be happy to see our overdue items again, and you’ll feel good about helping out someone in need.

Hours and information Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak St. West.

715-327-4979, e-mail fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Regular hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Story time is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Balsam Lake Public Library Story time The summer reading program is over and school has started, so be sure to bring the preschoolers to our story time, every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Stories, crafts and snacks, all ages welcome.

Face painting Paint your own face or a friend’s face using our washable face paints. Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the library: Get your Halloween face on!

Teen Read Week Oct. 19 - 24 is Teen Read Week. Balsam Lake Library is giving away four snowtubing day passes at Wild Mountain.

Pick up your reading log at the library during this week. More details at the library. Top four readers will win the passes.

New books for October “True Blue,” by David Baldacci, “Southern Lights,” by Danielle Steel, “Pursuit of Honor: A Thriller,” by Vince Flynn, “Moon River and Me,” by Andy Williams, “Christmas List,” by Richard Paul Evans, “Professiona,l” by Robert Parker, “Nine Dragons,” by Michael Connelly and “Raw Food Lifestyle,” by

Ruthann Russo.

Book club “Never Change,” by Elizabeth Berg is a beautifully drawn portrait of a lonely woman who expects nothing special to come into her life. However, life being what it is, things can turn on a dime and often do. She finds a beautiful life offered up to her though only for a short time.

Elizabeth Berg has a gift for exploring the human mind and heart and showing us through fiction that we all have choices in our daily lives to make them beautiful and successful or common, ordinary and miserable. An exceptional read. Book club meets Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m., here at the library. Everyone welcome.

Hours Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake.

Hours are Monday 10 a.m. –8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.

– 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

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Polk-Burnett awards $9,500 to local programs through Operation Round-Up® CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-Up awarded $9,500 to 19 community organizations at its fall 2009 quarterly meeting. Grant recipients are: 1. Polk County Adult Development Center, $500, to expand Summer Place Greenhouse, creating meaningful work for adults with disabilities while generating additional revenue 2. Community Referral Agency, $500, to provide shelter and advocacy services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault 3. Frederic Dance Team, $500, to help purchase a CD player, dance costumes, shoes and props for the new dance team 4. The Heart of David, Inc., $500, to help purchase brochures and goggles that demonstrate the feeling of drug and alcohol impairment for students 5. Polk County Historical Society, $500, to install a handicap ramp and rest room at Lanesdale School 6. Jackson Volunteer Fire Department, $500, to purchase traffic-safety items and a helicopter landing kit 7. Polk County Aging Programs, $500, to reimburse mileage for volunteer drivers who deliver meals 8. Northwoods Homeless Shelter, $500, to purchase gas cards, phone cards and car repairs to help individuals search for housing and jobs 9. Grantsburg High School Boys Golf Team, $500, to help purchase golf balls, bags, tournament entry fees and rain gear 10. Osceola Police Department, $500, to help purchase a refurbished, portable automated defibrillator 11. Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County, $500, to recruit and train volunteers who help adults living with disabilities maintain their independence

12. Friends of Polk County Libraries, $500, to help fund a technical support position to assist the public with job searches, school work, taxes, online applications and research, in addition to setting up library networks, Web sites and equipment 13. Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, $500, to help purchase an enclosed trailer to haul tools to building sites 14. Luck Little League Boosters, $500, to help purchase bleachers for the baseball field 15. Centuria Police Department, $500, to purchase a taser and cartridges, a nonlethal weapon that reduces risks to officers and suspects in place of deadly force 16. Polk County Tourism Council, $500, to improve the Polk County promotional Web site 17. Western Wisconsin Lyme Action Group, $500, to help cover costs of providing Lyme disease information to the public, including print materials, films and a possible Web site 18. Sunshine Service Dogs, Inc., $500, to help pay for vet, dog food and demonstration expenses 19. Burnett Youth Hockey Association, $500, to help pay for new energy-efficient lighting at arena Funding for Operation Round-Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett who volunteer to round their monthly electric bill up to the next even dollar amount.

The monies are combined and grants are awarded quarterly to organizations that improve the local quality of life.

The next application deadline is Dec. 1. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant or co-op members who’d like to round their bill up in support of Operation Round-Up may call 800-421-0283 or visit www.PolkBurnett.com. – from PBEC

Fall concert this Monday FREDERIC - The annual Frederic Schools fall concert will be held this Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m., at the performance center at the 6-12 school. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Music instructor Greg Heine says the concert will feature the middle school and high school choirs, including show choirs, and will offer music from Broadway to jazz to contemporary and gospel.

Admission is free to the public. - with submitted information

Sierra Club group to meet HUDSON - The next meeting of The Sierra Club’s St. Croix Valley Interstate Group is on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in the community room on the second floor of the Hudson Municipal Building, (above the library) 911 4th St., Hudson.

This meeting will feature a short program on an effort by the Sierra Club to declare millions of acres of Utah wilderness a protected area similar to the Boundary Waters area of northern Minnesota. For those who have not had an opportunity to visit Utah, this area is another rare natural treasure like our St. Croix Valley, which is worthy of additional protections against continuing development pressure.

After the program there will be a brief business meeting focusing on programs and conservation issues. The group’s meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month and are open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend. For more information, contact Carol Hardin at 715-386-7032 or cchardin8@gmail.com. - submitted

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Jenny Stewart, Rob Lillehaug and athletes from the Burnett Youth Hockey Association accepted a $500 grant check from Polk-Burnett Electric General Manager Bill Schmidt and Operation Round-Up Board President Vicki Tollander Monday night. The Operation Round-Up grant from Polk-Burnett will help the hockey association install energy-efficient lights at the Siren arena, which opened for the season this week. The arena is home to Blizzard hockey, a coop team with kids from Webster, Siren, Grantsburg, Frederic and Luck. - Special photo

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Thursday, Dec. 3, in the university’s health and wellness center.

Last year, more than 2,000 people attended Winterfest, which is the university’s holiday celebration for the community. This free public event offers fun indoor and outdoor events for the entire family.

Crafters interested in purchasing a table to sell their handiwork can contact Debbie Seguin at 715-394-8244 or e-mail dseguin@uwsuper.edu. - from UW-Superior

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Tailgating with the Troops Hundreds of families streamed into Madison’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum Sunday, Oct. 18, for a first-of-its-kind tailgating party. Football fans both in Wisconsin – and stationed overseas in Iraq – caught the Packers-Lions game together, through a simulcast satellite uplink. Green and gold Packers wear met mottled gray and tan combat fatigues, through large TV monitors that showed Wisconsin residents on one side of “the pond,” and members of the 32nd Infantry Battallion on the other. If the soldiers looked a bit bleary-eyed, it was because of the eight-hour time difference which had them staying up past 11 p.m. locally in Iraq. Sarah Green of Madison has a husband, Nathaniel, in Iraq. She and her daughter, Alison, 8, hope to see him back in February. Green says events like these help with the wait. She says it makes the time go by faster. During the Packers-Lions game, troops were able to do live “shout outs” to their Wisconsin families and friends. There was even a surprise marriage proposal.

Brian Hoag organized Tailgating with the Troops. He says its great technology allowed such intimate rapport between soldiers and home. He notes such an event wouldn’t have been possible three years ago. Hoag says many of the soldiers are in their second, third or fourth deployment, so they’ve been away from their familes for several years. It didn’t hurt that the Packers shut out the Lions, 26-0. But Hoag says the main thing was to give troops in Iraq a good time with their loved ones, as they begin the final months of their deployment. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Brian Bull)

chids, which bloomed for no reason other than they are confused by the weather too, were 6 feet about around.

The Angel’s Trumpet (I know the real name, but could never spell it) is about 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide and we have three.

If Blodgett someone came in the front door they would have thought we lived in a jungle. The orchids are back at the greenhouse being separated because they were outgrowing their pots and the trumpets have dropped all of their leaves and we now have sticks in our entryway. Can’t decide if they are dormant or if we got them in too late. If nothing else, sticks are a conversation piece. I tried to save the mint, begonias, and geraniums, but it looks doubtful. I think it was just too late. It got pretty cold, pretty fast and we were just not ready. My fault. I never believe the weatherman. I just wait till the next day gets here and there is the weather.

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Toys have to be in by no later than the 14th of December. I know this is early, but if we get too rushed we begin growling at each other and lose the spirit of the holiday. I was just kidding about that, but you know me, I panic.

Of course toys and cash donations can come any time. There is still room in our bedroom and the family room has only furniture and the TV in it. As for money, the bank always has room for more and our account needs a lot more to make this work. Have I been direct enough? Did I get my point across? I guarantee you will hear it again and again. Donate! Donate! Donate, that is the word for today and every day till every child on our list has gifts.

Congratulate us. We are going to be grandparents again. Our daughter Lori is due in June and that will bring our number to 10 grandchildren. I always hoped for an even dozen, but I have run out of children who can have more babies. On to great-grandchildren. I can hardly wait.

I’m way over my space and time.

Must close for now. Stay warm, stay healthy and enjoy what is left of the fall colors.

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philosophy is … what will happen will happen. Not very realistic, but always interesting. Now, here comes the exception. Christmas for Kids. I have to think ahead and prepare for that, which brings me back to my living room and my dining room. They are full of toys.

I’m not sure if I told you or not but we wanted to give each child a stocking this year. Now, that was not realistic.

Stockings are hard to make. I’m not able to sew, so they are even harder for me … like impossible. We decided on drawstring bags. Not too big, just enough to hold little toys and rattles for babies and maybe mittens, a toothbrush and toothpaste and matchbox car. Girls stuff for girls and boys stuff for boys, all age appropriate. I have some angel ladies making bags and we hope to have enough for Christmas. My house is full of little toys, etc. Boxes piled high and wide. Can’t wait to start stuffing the bags, but then we will have boxes full of stuffed bags. Can’t decide which is more efficient. Stuff them now, or stuff them at the fire hall. I certainly hope Denny asked Norm Bickford and the fire department if we could use the fire hall again. Doing this out of our house is impossible. Besides, I can now get one car and the van in my garage and, so help me, that is going to stay that way. My poor van is not going to suffer the winter outside again.

Back to Christmas for Kids (can’t stop me now, I am on a roll). The wish lists will be in the Government Center on Nov. 1. They must be postmarked by Dec. 11 or some kids will be left out. I

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Of course CiCi saw it too and took after it before I could stop her. It is the strangest thing. When she is on a mission and I call to her she suddenly goes deaf. She would not stop even though I was screaming my fool head off.

Thank heaven I think the screaming scared the badger and it did not turn on CiCi. I stood there transfixed, unable to move, thinking my dog was that critter’s lunch. Screaming was all I could do. It must have worked, the badger ran off into the woods. Of course it is ignoring us for now, it is afraid of the screaming woman at this house.

I remember when we got here 17 years ago the autumns were much brighter and it was as if the leaves turned all at the same time. All of the leaves seemed to fall at the same time and my grandkids and I used to take rakes and run though the leaves and clear paths to make rooms for our make-believe house. Now, it is so different. One of our maples turned and it was almost six days later when another did. Mother Nature is fooling with us.

I think she is fooling with a lot of things.

We have three robins that are still around.

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Siren Homecoming Pep Fest • 2009

The Siren High School band marched during the students' parade through town on Friday, Oct. 16. The parade marked the students' end to Spirit Week Friday afternoon, leading up to the homecoming football game that evening.

Mr. Koball and Mr. Sarah Howe was crowned Siren 2009 Homecoming Queen and Christian Hall Ruud believed the crowned homecoming king. – Photo submitted was football team would win and showed it by getting their Mohawk cuts before the team even played their game.

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Main Street businesses were represented riding on one of the fire trucks during the homecoming parade.

Each high school class designed a float for the parade. “Beating the Warriors is like taking candy from a baby,” declared one of the floats.

“You can’t escape the sirens,” claimed another float in Friday’s parade.

Several students and teachers agreed to get Mohawk haircuts if the football team defeated Winter during their game Friday evening. Many had enough faith in the team to cut their hair prior to the game.

Elementary students were brought to the gym floor for their Spirit Day clothing. In order to get their prizes Monday, each student threw a football pass to a player on the football team.

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Working together to make a difference Kim Hilleshiem uses her engraving business to help orphans in the Kenyan slums

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — Every once in a while, in Americans' comfortable homes and lives, they get a small glimpse of the extreme need some people in the world face every day.

That happened about a year ago to Kim Hilleshiem when she and her family were having dinner in their home with Charlie O’Keefe, a missionary and founder of International Adventure Center. O’Keefe was sharing about his most recent mission in Kenya, Africa, where he came across a woman who was raising 15 children who had been orphaned

by AIDs or violence.

“They live in the slum,” Hilleshiem said, “and their food source is the dump.

They pick through the garbage, salvaging anything that isn’t rotten, so they can eat.”

Their home is a tiny shack, with no running water or electricity.

After O’Keefe mentioned that he would like to find a mission team to go to Kenya to help the family, Hilleshiem’s daughter, Courtney, immediately took an interest in the idea. Courtney, a 2006 Unity High School graduate, and her mom have already been on two shortterm mission trips. One was to the New Orleans area following Hurricane Katrina, and one was to the poverty-stricken area of Reynosa, Mexico.

Mother and daughter began praying about how God might want to use them to help this woman and her orphaned children in Kenya.

“For several months,” said Hilleshiem, “the vision of this family kept coming to mind. Then, as I was driving home from work not too long ago, it came to my mind again. But this time it was different.

“The Lord put it on my heart, ‘Kim, these are my babies. If they were your babies and you were gone from this earth, would you want someone to come and rescue them? Would you want someone to come and help them?’”

She immediately started weeping.

Hilleshiem knew that, yes, she would want someone to care for her three children if she and her husband were no longer here.

“Through my tears I said, ‘Of course, Lord. Of course I would. I will go. We will go. But you will have to provide a way. You will have to lead the way.’”

Having already found that God does answer prayer, and that he does lead and provide a way, Hilleshiem said she waited for his answer.

Kim Hilleshiem plans to be “the hands and feet of Jesus” as she and her team go to Kenya to help a woman raising 15 orphans. The opportunity, she said, is an answer to prayer. — Photos by Mary Stirrat unless otherwise noted Not too long after, the answer came. It came early in the morning, long before she usually wakes. And it also came as an answer to another prayer she has had.

Hilleshiem and her husband operate K & S Laser Engraving, a part-time laser engraving business, out of their cozy home on Half Moon Lake. They engrave wood, glass, plastic, metal and leather for individuals, organizations and businesses. People familiar with the donor tree at St. Croix Regional Medical Center or the donor leaves at Frederic Public Library have seen their work.

For several years, said Hilleshiem, she had been praying for a way to use their business ultimately for God’s glory.

“It was like God just put the whole idea in my head,” she said. “He orchestrated the whole plan. Pans for a Purpose. Engraved baking pans with a greater purpose than just cooking.”

Pans for a Purpose, said Hilleshiem, will hold $5 from each pan sold to send a team to help this family of 15 orphans and their adopted mom in Kenya.

“It truly was the Lord answering my prayer about what we could do,” she said.

The mission of Pans for a Purpose, according to its Web site, is “to be the hands and feet of Jesus to a family and possibly a community in Kenya.”

The idea is to do a project, or more than one project, that will help sustain the family and the surrounding slum community. After talking with O’Keefe, said Hilleshiem, one way to provide for this family is to tap into the city water source so they have access to running water in their home. The project would include a cement platform, a water tank and line, and the water connection.

Children dig through the rubbish at the dump to find edible food and other day-to-day necessities. — Photo submitted

Kim Hilleshien and her team plan to help get water for drinking and cooking from a pipe like this one for the 15 orphan children and their adopted mom.

The water source for people living in the slum area is sometimes two or more miles away from their home. — Photo submitted Estimated cost for the project is $1,000, which also includes several months of the $10 per Fifteen children lay in this small hut in a Kenyan slum. — Photo submitted

month water bill. At that point, said Hilleshiem, her family would be willing to sponsor the family and continue to pay the water bill. Overseas partnership is something the family has a passion for, and they already work with World Vision and Compassion International.

Another potential project is to improve the family’s housing situation and provide some cooking supplies such as rice and flour.

“All of these details will be an answer to prayer,” said Hilleshiem, “as we continue to seek the Lord’s direction as the process unfolds.”

Supplies for the projects will be purchased locally, and the team will look to the Kenyan family to assist in any way they can, in order to build ownership and provide education. Hilleshiem said she would also like to do some type of project to benefit other families living in the slum community, adding again that she continues to seek the Lord for direction.

Referring to the old adage, “If you give a person a fish he eats for a day; if you teach a person how to fish, he eats for a lifetime,” she said, “My prayer is that we’ll be able to teach them to fish. Whatever we do for them, when we leave, they’ll be able to continue.

“So, in essence, they can eat for a life-

time.”

This lifetime of food, according to Hilleshiem, will go on into eternity.

“After having met some of their needs,” she said, “the door will be open to share the hope of Jesus Christ and his promise of a great eternal life. That will be, like any mission trip, the true goal.”

If not for God, said Hilleshiem, the project would be overwhelming. The estimated cost for each team member is

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Each Pans for a Purpose cover is personalized and engraved with wording and a design chosen by the purchaser. There are more than 40 designs to choose from.

The image begins to emerge as the pan lid is engraved. Kim uses Nordic Ware, a high-quality bakeware.

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Ninth-annual Buck-a-rama fundraiser

Kim Hilleshiem at the computer in the office of K & S Engraving, designing a lid for a Pans for a Purpose order. The design is then transmitted to a laser engraver, where it it transferred onto the lid.

Continued, from previous page $3,500, including travel, living expenses and the money needed to accomplish projects.

That means that if 15 team members go, about $52,500 needs to be raised.

That’s 10,500 pans at $5 each.

“This is truly walking by faith,” she said. “God hasn’t yet brought the whole team together, so it may be smaller, but a team of 15 means well over 10,000 pans.

“But I know and believe that with God nothing is impossible.”

Information on cost, colors and designs for the pans can be found on the mission’s Web site at www.pansforapurpose.com, where they can also be ordered. There are two styles available, either a 9- x 11-inch pan with a colored metal engraved cover, or a 13- x 18-inch jellyroll pan with an engraved plastic cover. Each cover is personalized and engraved with a design and wording of your choice. There are more than 40 designs to choose from. Cost is $26.50 per pan, plus shipping and handling if you cannot arrange to pick the pan up locally.

The pans make great gifts for weddings, Christmas or other occasions, said Hilleshiem, and those who don’t have any need for one can chose to contribute $5 or any other amount to the project.

All contributions are tax deductible through O’Keefe’s ministry, International Adventure Center, and IAC will issue an appropriate receipt at the end of the year. Those ordering from the Pans for a Purpose Web site can follow the instructions located on the site.

Each person who buys a pan will receive a certificate, like the numbered print of an artist, stating where their purchase fits into the bigger vision. The

number will also be within the engraving on each pan, making it even more “one of a kind.”

Hilleshiem said she hopes to be able to take the team to Kenya sometime next summer, adding that it will all be in God’s timing.

“It could be the following year,” she said, “but obviously the sooner the better.”

As the team comes together and plans become finalized, she will be adding the information to her Web site.

Once the team leaves, photos and a journal of the mission trip will be available through O’Keefe’s International Adventure Center newsletter, which can be found through the Pans For a Purpose Web site.

Everyone will be able to follow along on the adventure, she said, meeting the people, watching the progress and seeing God’s hand at work.

All around the world, Hilleshiem pointed out, people are in need of very basic things like food, water and shelter.

As indicated by the Pans for a Purpose motto, “working together to make a difference in this world,” positive changes can be made when each person is willing to contribute just a little.

“My prayer now is, ‘Lord, break my heart for what breaks yours,’” said Hilleshiem. “I truly know that my heart then will be in the right place.”

“These 15 orphans are living in a slum in Kenya, without clean water and scavenging the dump for food.

“I believe they break the heart of God. It also breaks mine.”

She hopes it will break yours a little, too, so you might be encouraged to work together with Pans for a Purpose to make a difference in this world.

Tables and this pyramid of prizes were given away during the Lorain Volunteer Fire Department’s ninth-annual Buck-a-rama fundraiser held Thursday, Oct. 15. The event is private and each person who attended the year prior is invited for the next year before anyone else has the chance to attend. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Members of the fire department called out winning numbers during Thursday’s fundraiser. The event lasted for several hours.

Brooke Mott and Lynn Root pose with one of the items they won.

Mott and Root were two of the 130 people present at the event Thursday evening. Each of the participants was fed dinner before the winnings began.

Dresser kindergartens visited by fifirrefifigghters

Walls of a typical home in this slum area of Kenya are made of cow dung, which is also a source of fuel. This woman is fixing a meal in the kitchen area.

— Photo submitted

The Dresser-Osceola-Garfield Fire Department presented a fire safety talk to the Dresser School kindergarten classes. The children were able to see the firefighters special clothing and even got a tour of one of the fire trucks. – Photo submitted

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Enlarging for the Harvest Alliance Church of the Valley breaks ground for new facility ST. CROIX FALLS — Alliance Church of the Valley in St. Croix Falls held a groundbreaking ceremony Sunday for a $1.6 million building project. In his address to congregation members gathered for the ceremony, senior Pastor Bob Morton pointed out how the church, since its beginnings in the 1920s, has given generously to bring the gospel to people in the local area and around the world.

“We are in a long line of people who followed God and chose to see him work,” said Morton. The current congregation, he said, is carrying on the long-standing tradition of stepping out in faith “for the glory of God, that his name would be held high in the St. Croix Valley.”

The buildBob Morton, senior pastor at Al- ing project includes the liance Church of the Valley. extensive remodeling of the church’s Faith Center, which until this year was used for Sunday school, midweek youth programming and as the home of Valley Christian School. The school has relocated to the Baptist church in Taylors Falls. — Mary Stirrat

Susie’s retired

The smiling face of Susie Lenz (L) will no longer shine at CenturyTel’s office in Frederic. She retired after nearly four decades of helping her customers with their communication needs. It was exactly “37 years and five months, but who’s counting,” she said with her familiar laugh. Her retirement party was held last Friday, Oct. 16, where she began, in Frederic. In 1971 she was hired, as a junior in high school. Working in a communications business was “better than picking strawberries,” she said. Her daughter-in-law, Nicole Lenz (R) baked two cakes and lots of cookies for the farewell. Susie said her goal every day was to help the public; her customers were always number one. She takes that attitude to her next adventure. – Photo by Wayne Anderson

Prayer and songs of worship were part of the Oct. 16 groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.6 million building project at Alliance Church of the Valley. A growing congregation and a desire to reach unchurched people in the St. Croix Valley led to the Enlarging for the Harvest building program.

Staff, board, ministry directors and other church leaders wielded shovels to turn over the first dirt for Alliance Church of the Valley’s building project. The Faith Center, located in the back of the photo, will be remodeled to house a sanctuary, classrooms, nursery and offices. — Photos by Mary Stirrat

Alternative Learning Center in Burnett County

Students at the Alternative Learning Center in Burnett County lent their artistic talents to decorating windows of downtown businesses for Siren High School’s homecoming week. “The students did great work,” noted Jennie at Siren Telephone. “Their community service was much appreciated. Students taking part in the project were Dillon Mattson (leader), Hailey Nadeau, Mike McAbee, April Matrious and Kassie Martin. - Special photos

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Fluorescent bulb recycling Do you own any compact fluorescent light bulbs or CFLs? They are spiralshaped bulbs and very energy efficient.

However, did you also know they contain a small amount of mercury — up to five milligrams per bulb — and should be handled with extreme care and recycled when their useful life is over?

Fluorescent lamps and high intensity discharge lamps, including mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium and metal halide lamps all contain mercury and must be recycled. Even though new technology has reduced the amount of mercury in some fluorescent and highpressure sodium lamps, these lamps still have to be recycled to keep mercury from being released into the environment. Mercury is a potent nerve toxin, and once released into the air, the mercury falls back into our lakes and rivers

in rain or snow and contaminates our water, increasing the risk of exposure to humans and wildlife that eat the contaminated fish.

As previously mentioned, compact fluorescent bulbs do contain small amounts of mercury. The mercury poses no threat while in the bulb, but if you break one be careful not to inhale the mercury — immediately use a wet rag to clean it up and put all of the pieces into a plastic bag (including the rag). The best solution for disposal is to take spent CFLs to one of five full-service recycling sites located throughout the two-county region, which will then be sent to facilities capable of treating,

Jen Barton Earth Notes

recovering or recycling them. The charge to recycle is 40 cents per bulb and can be done at Spooner, Minong, Grantsburg, A&H and Oakland recycling sites. Please call Jen for details at 715-635-2197. Although CFLs have these special handling and disposal issues, the large energy savings of CFL bulbs compared to incandescents is of greater overall environmental benefit.

It may be a long, long time until these new bulbs burn out, but when they do please remember that they must be recycled at one of the recycling sites. Recycling Control Commission charges 40 cents to recycle a CFL. Again, they contain vaporous mercury and should be handled with care as to not break them and release this mercury into the air.

CFLs do not emit mercury when they are intact, in use, properly stored, handled and/or installed.

According to the EPA, if every home in the United States replaced just one incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY

STAR-qualified bulb, we would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes and prevent greenhouse-gas emissions — which contribute to global warming — equivalent to those of more than 800,000 cars annually. According to a report done for Focus on Energy, as of the end of 2007, almost one-third of Wisconsin households have made at least one CFL purchase through the program since its inception. Since 2001, Wisconsin residents have purchased nearly 8 million ENERGY STAR-qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs, resulting in energy-cost savings of more than $28 million and electricity savings of 304,733,583 kWh-enough to power 30,596 homes for a year (www.focusonenergy.com). If you have any questions about recycling please call or e-mail Jen at 715-635-2197, jbarton@nwrpc.com.

Webb Lake Community Club gives back

The Webb Lake Community Club has two very large rummage sales a year, one the weekend before Memorial Day and one the weekend before Labor Day. They accept donations for these sales every Tuesday, all-year round, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Because of the generous donations, the club is able to give back to the community. The Webb Lake Community Club was very generous this past week. First, a donation of $1,000 was given to the CRA program (photo at left).

The money will be used for Christmas gifts for the needy. This organization is always in need, not just now with Christmas approaching. Barb Doherty is shown presenting a check to Sharon Knowler for CRA. And secondly, the club donated $2,400 to the Norwesco RACES group (photo at right). This is a group who volunteer their own radio equipment and time to assist county, state and federal agencies during emergencies. The money will allow them to install antennas on a new county tower. Val Goldner is shown presenting a check to Ed Jacobson, Jim Fischer and Lee McMahon from the Norwesco group. - Special photos

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Frederic Community Education Drama in the north woods. The Big Read will be doing the plays of Wisconsin-born Thornton Wilder, particularly “Our Town.” Began Mondays, Oct. 19 – Nov. 23, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Instructor, Dr. Carolyn Wedin. WITC: #64693 #42-808-401, Fee: $10.

Write right now! Join this supportive group of writers. Reading materials, assignments and activities tailored to the group and individual goals. Tuesdays, Oct. 20 – Nov. 24, 4 – 6 p.m. Instructor: Carolyn Wedin. Fee: $10/$4 age 62+.

Green cleaning. Information on chemicals commonly found in household cleaners and associated risks and natural alternatives for a variety of cleaning needs. Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Anne Ness, RN, HN-BC. WITC: #65034 or #65035 #60-308-601.

Fee: $10.25 plus a modest material fee - TBA. Yoga. Yoga focuses on developing balance, flexibility and strength for body, mind and spirit through mindful movement, breathing and meditation. Tuesdays, ongoing six-week sessions, two times, 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. Instructor: Sandy King. WITC: #64939 or #64940 #42-807402. Fee: $19.21/$4 age 62+.

Introduction to home funerals. Education to help families choose after-death care for their loved ones. With DVD “A Family Undertaking.” Thursday, Nov. 12, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Lucy Basler. WITC: #64708 #42-305-420. Fee: $9.07/$4 ages 62+.

Knitting: learn to knit. Bring a pair of No. 9 knitting needles and

two skeins of worsted-weight yarn to class. Instruction book $5. Mondays, Oct. 19 – Nov. 9, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Konnie Didlo. WITC: #64699 #42-815-408. Fee: $24.28/$4 ages 62+.

Baby-sitting clinic. Skills and knowledge needed to provide safe child care for infants and small children. Tuesdays, Nov. 3 - 17, 3:155:15 p.m. Instructor: Ann Fawver. WITC: #64976 #47-307-495. Fee: $19.21 (manual and snack will be provided).

Wood carving. Thursdays, Oct. 15 - 29, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Ann Fawver. WITC: #64702 #42-815-408. Fee: $29.35/$4 age 62+.

Beginning thread sculpture. Tuesdays, Oct. 20 and 27, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Lorraine Lunzer. WITC: #64697 #42-815-408. Fee: $19.21/$4 age 62+ and $8 material fee to instructor.

Computer: Excel spreadsheets. From blank forms to timesheets, grade books, portfolio calculators, inventory valuations. Mondays Oct. 26 – Nov. 9, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Mark Buley. WITC: #64706 #47103-402. Fee: $19.21/$4 age 62+.

Cooking fall foods with Chop and Chat. Monday, Nov. 2, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructors: Barb Kass and Mike Miles. WITC: #65035 #60-308601 Fee: $10.25, with a nominal fee for ingredients to be collected at class.

Knitted heirloom Christmas stockings. The sock is knit on No. 8 circular needles. Call for material list. This class is for those with some knitting experience. Tuesdays, Nov. 3 - 17, 6 – 8 p.m. Instruc-

tor: Barb Kass. WITC: #64943 #42-815-408. Fee: $19.21 /$4 age 62+.

Yoga for the 55+ body. Learn and practice yoga poses, postures, breathing techniques and relaxation skills that are designed for the bodies 55 years and up. Saturday, Nov. 7, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with lunch break. Instructor is Julie Karsky. WITC #64705 #42-807-402.

Fee: $19.21/$4 age 62+.

Thread sculpture - Create a bowl or vase entirely of thread. $8 material fee to instructor.

Tuesdays, Nov. 10 and 17, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Lorraine Lunzer.

WITC: #64698 #42-815-408.

Responsible beverage service. Monday, Nov. 16, 6 – 10 p.m. Instructor: Michael Kastens. WITC: #64115 #47-311-400 Fee: $22/$11.86 age 62+.

Driver’s Education. Classroom course for students 15 years plus.

Fall 2009 course begins Tuesday, Nov. 3 and continues through Dec. 3. (No class Thanksgiving week). Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 6 – 8 p.m. and Wednesday 5 – 7 p.m.

Adult Basic Education: Earn your HSED (high school equivalency diploma). Contact Kessea Karl at Frederic High School or call community education 715-327-4868.

Frederic Community Education, call 715-327-4868.

Unity Community Education To register and for more information for any Unity Community Education class, contact 715-825-2101, ext. 1560 or e-mail tworrell@unity.k12.wi.us.

Ongoing classes Scuba Diving Instruction. Northland Equipment and Diving provides instruction and certification through Unity Community Education. Call for details.

Red Cross Swim Lessons. Lessons are offered at Unity twice per year – mid-July for two full weeks, and Saturdays for six weeks during the winter months, usually starting in January. Classes available: Infants – for ages 6 months to 3 years, parent or guardian gets in the water with child. Preschoolers – age 3-5. Red Cross levels 1-6 – for students ages 5 and up. Class dates and times, when established, will be placed on the school’s Web page, local newspapers and in the Eagles Nest newsletter.

Basic Education for Adults. Classes held at Polk County Job Center in Balsam Lake: Tuesdays - 1-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays - 1-4

p.m., Thursdays - 12:30-3 p.m. Cost: Free, please register by calling Polk County Job Center at 715-485-3115. Instructor: Becky Peterson. Brush up on the basic skills that you need to continue your education or to enter the workforce with confidence: reading, English, grammar, science, social studies and math. These classes are also for those preparing to earn their GED/HSED and are self-paced with instructor assistance. You can enroll any time.

Self Defense. WITC #42-504-416.Tuesdays, Oct. 20 to Nov. 24, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at the Milltown Karate Studio. Cost: $19.21 payable to WITC ($4 for seniors age 62+) Instructor: Ben Wheeler.

Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Pendant. WITC #42-815-408, #67079. Tuesdays, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: $19.21 payable to WITC, plus $30 material fee payable to instructor on first night of class. A great idea for gift-giving! Instructor: Mimi Frawley It’s Your Money, Honey! Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $30 registration fee to Community Ed, plus $12 material fee payable to instructor at class. Instructor: Susi McCune

Meet Your New Best Friend – How to choose and care for the perfect dog or cat for your family. Thursdays, Oct. 29 to Nov. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per individual or $15 per family, payable to Community Ed. Instructor: Beth Nadeau Weight Loss Challenge. WITC #42-807-408. Mondays, Nov. 9 to Jan. 25, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Milltown Karate Studio. Cost: $34.42 payable to WITC ($4 for seniors age 62+) plus $20 opt-in fee for the challenge paid to instructor on first night of class. There will be a payout to the top three weight-loss winners. (not required to participate in class). Instructor: Christina Atkinson.

Cardio Kickboxing. WITC #42-807-408. Mondays, Nov. 9 – Dec. 14, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 13 to Dec. 18, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

These sessions will be at the Milltown Karate Studio. Sign up for 6 or 12 classes, come on either Mondays and/or Fridays! Cost: $19.21 for 6 sessions, $34.42 for 12 sessions. Instructor: Christina Atkinson.

Siren/Webster Community Education Mosaic Glass Pendant Lamps. WITC #64941, Cat. #42-815-408, Thursdays, Oct. 15 and Oct. 22, 6 – 9 p.m., Webster High School. Instructor: Peggy Ingles. Fee: $19.21/$4 Sr. Materials fee: $20 paid to instructor.

Digital Cameras for Beginners. WITC #64471, Cat. #42-103-460, Thursdays, Oct. 22 to Nov. 12, 6 – 8 p.m., Siren High School. Instructor: Philip Ruffolo. Fee: $24.28/$4 Sr. MS Word. WITC #64470, Cat. #47-103-438, Tuesdays, Oct. 27 to Nov. 17, 6 – 8 p.m., Siren High School. Instuctor: Renae Peterson.

Fee: $24.28/$ Sr. Preregistration required for all classes. To register call WITC: 800243-9482, ext. 4221 or ComEd: 715-349-7070.

Luck Community Education Luck Community Education has a variety of exciting classes lined up. Below are some upcoming classes; visit the Luck School Web site at www.lucksd.k12.wi.us or call 715-472-2152 ext. 103 to learn more.

Baby-sitting clinic. New rescheduled dates. Thursdays and Tues-

day, Oct. 22, 27 and 29, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Course fee: $19.21. Instructor: Barb Kass.

Beginning quilting. Thursday, Oct. 22, 29 and Nov. 5, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Course fee: $24.28/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Lorraine Lunzer.

Faux finish painting and trompe l’oiel. Tuesdays, Nov. 10 and

17, 6 – 8 p.m. Course fee: $14.14/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Christine Seaton.

Preregistration is necessary for all classes. How to register for Luck Community Education classes: Contact Amy Aguado at 715-4722152 ext. 103, or e-mail amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us.

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

OCTOBER 26 - OCTOBER 30

MONDAY

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Meatball sub, chips, raw veggies, dip OR buffalo chicken salad.

BREAKFAST Breakfast bites.

LUNCH Taco max snax, winter mix veg. OR beef taco salad.

LUNCH Pepperoni pocket, raw veggies, dip, lettuce salad OR Oriental salad.

BREAKFAST Omelet and sausage.

LUNCH Cheeseburger, fries OR chicken-strip salad.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, marinara sauce, baked rice, steamed broccoli, sliced pears.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, garden peas, mandarin oranges, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Chicken fajitas, baked rice, sliced carrots, ice-cream bar, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Chili, bread stick, lettuce salad, corn, bananas, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Chicken burger, chicken noodle soup/crackers, celery sticks & mini carrots, applesauce, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/bagel.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, corn bread, baked beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hamburger, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/egg muffin.

LUNCH Lasagna, garlic bread, winter mix, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/long john.

LUNCH Build your own sub, chips, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 712.

BREAKFAST Cereal/waffles.

LUNCH Taco salad, tortilla chips, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Chicken patty on a bun, french fries, creamed corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hamburger, 7-12.

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Tacos, lettuce, beans, rice, cinnamon roll, assorted fruit. Alt.: Chicken-tender wrap.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza, juice and milk.

LUNCH Lasagna, bread, lettuce salad, peas, peaches. Alt.: Turkey & cheese sandwich.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Tuna sandwich, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, peas, carrots, pears. Alt.: Pita pocket.

BREAKFAST Waffle, juice and milk.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, oven potatoes, beans, veggies, applesauce. Alt.: BBQ ribber.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Vampire in a coffin, gremlin goo, tombstones, ghost milk.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

ST. CROIX FALLS

BREAKFAST Strawberry cinnamon bakes.

LUNCH Brat on a bun, french fries, baked beans, pineapple. Alt.: Beef stroganoff.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet, potatoes & toast.

LUNCH Hot ham & cheese, macaroni salad, green beans, strawberries. Alt.: Gyros.

BREAKFAST Pancakes & sausage.

LUNCH Lasagna, lettuce salad, garlic toast, carrots, pears. Alt.: Sub sandwich.

BREAKFAST Blueberry muffin & yogurt cup.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, tater tots, peas, spicy apple slices. Alt.: Hot dog.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Grilled cheese, tomato soup, veggies & dip, peaches. Alt.: Burrito.

BREAKFAST Yogurt parfaits.

LUNCH Choice of: Egg rolls or chicken enchilada, cheese veg. & rice.

BREAKFAST Breakfast bites.

LUNCH Spaghetti, green beans and bread sticks.

BREAKFAST

UNITY

BREAKFAST Lumberjacks.

LUNCH Meatball subs and curly fries.

BREAKFAST Jelly donuts.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs and parsley potatoes.

WEBSTER

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, carrots, fruit cocktail.

LUNCH Polish sausage, bun, sauerkraut, baked beans OR beef Stroganoff over noodles, corn, pineapple.

LUNCH Burrito, salad, salsa, Mexican corn OR sloppy joes, tater tots, green beans, applesauce.

FREDERIC GRANTSBURG Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

WEDNESDAY Long john.

BREAKFAST

THURSDAY

Pancakes.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, cottage cheese and chips.

LUNCH Chicken gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, cranberries, mandarin oranges.

FRIDAY Hot pocket.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Halloween: Chicken nuggets, tritaters, treat OR tuna salad.

LUNCH Breaded turtle eggs, dragon scales, assorted body parts with dip, frozen blood, tootie fruitie.

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Burnett County 4-H achievement night SIREN – The 4-H clubs of Burnett County held their annual achievement night on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Siren High School Auditorium.

After a welcome by 4-H Leaders Association President Becky Strabel and UWExtension youth development educator Mary Pardee, the following recognitions were given: Community Service Award: Wood River Beavers 4-H Club Friend of 4-H: Sheila Staples and Rick Abrahamzon Volunteer of the Year: Amy Kopecky Best record book: Jordan Webster, Emily Stiemann, Mathew Wampfler, Jillian Schinzing Best overall record book: Mathew Wampfler Outstanding Cloverbuds: Brady Kosloski, McCoy Maslow, Christian Stewart, James Glover, Brandon Bray, Cassandra Maslow, Jordan Webster, Ricky Stahl 4-H scholarship ($150): Kathryn Krause Best of garden tour: Jessica Glover Special Junior Award: Mark Olson, county demonstration; Cassidy Quimby, beef; Lane Johnson, completing Cloverbuds; Austin Otis, beef; Arik Hochstetler, budding poultry expert; Richard Stahl, Cloverbud Achiever; Brendon Bray, Cloverbud; AmySue Greiff, science 1; Derek Highstrom, community service; Daniel Rognrud, woodworking; Mandy Close, best waitress; Alexi Gloodt, gardening; Max Lindquist, beef; Jessica Strabel, posters; Synclare Stubbe, idea person; Kerik Stubbe, great project work.

Window display: First place, Wood Creek Jolly H’s; second place, Two Rivers; third place, Wood River Beavers

Rachel Gloodt of the Wood Creek 4-H Club presented her memoirs from her July trip to Citizen Washington Focus in Washington, D.C., a trip sponsored by the 4-H Leaders Association. – UW-Extension, Burnett County.

(L to R): Jillian Schinzing, Emily Stiemann, Mathew Wampfler and Jordan Webster were honored for their outstanding 4-H record books that they kept over the year. Wampfler also won in the Overall Best Record Book category.

– Photos submitted (2008); first place, Wood River Beavers, Wood Creek; second place, Jolly H’s; third place-Orange (2009).

Jr. Leader Assn. members: Jaden Cook, Kaylynn Anderson, Jared Anderson, Rachel Gloodt, Cody Isaacson, Sam Kopecky, Rose Kopecky, Olivia Kopecky, Alan Strabel, Jessica Strabel, Jillian Schinzing, Jacob Stiemann, Lucas Stiemann, Michael Wampfler and Mathew Wampfler.

Foods award: Jillian Schinzing.

Outstanding member: Abby Kosloski,

Patty Close, Lucas Stiemann, Mathew Wampfler, Jared Anderson and Jillian Schinzing.

Leadership: Allie Webster, Emily Stiemann, Lucas Stiemann, Mathew Wampfler, Jacob Stiemann, Jillian Schinzing, Michael Wampfler and Kaylynn Anderson.

Achievement: Jared Anderson, Jillian Schinzing, Michael Wampfler, Chelsey Nichols State Youth Conference: Olivia Kopecky, Cody Isaacson, Rose Kopecky,

Jared Anderson (2009); Lucas Stiemann and Mathew Wampfler, (2010).

Citizen Washington Focus: Jillian Schinzing and Rachel Gloodt (2009); Michael Wampfler and Jared Anderson (2010).

National 4-H Congress: Kelley Wampfler (2008); Jacob Stiemann (2009); Jillian Schinzing (2010).

Alumni award: Melinda Linke, Jamie Kopecky and Kelley Wampfler.

Key award: Kaylynn Anderson and Jacob Stiemann.

Members of all clubs were provided a certificate in recognition of all of the 4-H events they have participated in over the past year. Those who achieved in their chosen projects also received a year pin.

For more information on 4-H in Burnett County, contact Mary Pardee at the UWExtension office at 715-349-2151 or mary.pardee@ces.uwex.edu. - submitted

Accepting 4-H awards for outstanding leadership are (L to R): Michael Wampfler, Jillian Schinzing, Jacob Stiemann, Allie Webster, Mathew Wampfler, Emily Stiemann, Lucas Stiemann and Kaylynn Anderson.

Christian Stewart of the Jolly H’s 4-H Club is proud of his Outstanding Cloverbud Award. Cloverbuds are 4-H'ers in grades K-2.

Mild honey harvest reported by local beekeepers

by Wayne Anderson BALSAM LAKE – Area beekeepers reported a mild honey harvest this year, due to the early drought. Several members said their harvest was down by nearly 40 percent.

Members of the Polk-Burnett Beekeepers Association met last Thursday in Balsam Lake at the government center. It was their last meeting for 2009.

Bees make honey from the pollen and nectar gathered from flowering plants. A lack of rain affects the output of pollen and nectar in plants. Despite reports of strong populations in bee colonies this year, the early drought prevented a good harvest.

Colony collapse disorder was also discussed. CCD is the mysterious disease affecting bees across the nation and in some other countries around the world.

There is no case of CCD reported in Wisconsin.

The cold winters are always a concern for cold-climate beekeepers. A few members decided to try using Russian bees in their apiaries next year. This breed of bee

is used in cold weather and is a good honey producer. Russian bees are twice as resistant to varroa mites, a parasite that plagues bee colonies.

Presently, scientists recognize seven different species of honeybees (genus Apis). But there are more than 20,000 different species of bees, like wasps, hornets and yellow jackets.

The Polk-Burnett Beekeeper’s Association will resume meeting in February 2010. For more information on bee-keeping call 715-327-5525.

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Jonathan Maslow of Grantsburg jots down the buzz on bees from fellow Polk-Burnett bee club member Christina Wilson, Balsam Lake, at the last club meeting for 2009. - Photo by Wayne Anderson

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Haunted house in Farmington Oct. 30 Proceeds benefit Osceola Youth Football OSCEOLA – The Osceola Youth Football program for fifth- and sixth-grade boys has successfully completed another season of football. The team, coaches and parents are hosting a haunted house for one night only to have fun, and hopefully raise some funds for equipment updates to continue the success of the program for the future youth teams.

New FSA director Evie Moore has been chosen as the new county executive director of the Farm Service Agency serving Burnett and Washburn counties.

Moore previously worked as the director in two counties in southern Minnesota and brings more than 25 years of experience with USDA. Moore has worked in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota with agriculture, so she has worked with diversity in farming. Moore replaces Kathy Brihn who became the director of the Rusk/Sawyer FSA County office. The FSA office is located at 800 North Front St. in Spooner. The Farm Service Agency administers various commodity, conservation and lending programs created through Congress acting through the United States Department of Agriculture. - Special photo

The site of the haunted house is the old Air Force base in Farmington, also known as the Gator Site. There is a ball field with lights and a building on the site, located on 230th Street. The haunted house will be indoors so it will take place rain or shine.

The use of the building was donated, so proceeds from admission and refreshment sales will go directly to the program. The haunted house will be held on the Friday before Halloween, Oct. 30. It will be open to the public from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door, $5 for those 19 and up, and $3 for those 18 and under. Refreshments will be sold on the site.

This is a first-ever event with the idea coming from one of the volunteer coaches, Tim Germain. Germain said that early in the season, he and other coaches surveyed the parents of the players to see if they wanted to raise funds rather than paying a little more for their student to participate in the program. This year, there were

over 60 youth who participated in the fifth- and sixthgrade football program. It is not school affiliated because school-sanctioned athletics begin at the seventh-grade level. Osceola Youth Football gives kids a chance to experience playing football and learning the fundamentals before they join the middle school team.

To get out to the Gator Site, go through Osceola on Hwy. 35 until you come to CTH X; turn left and continue about 3-1/2 miles until you reach 230th Street.

Turn left on 230th Street; about three-quarters of a mile and the site will be on the left.

Live “monsters” will be part of the haunted house as well as theme rooms, special effects and strobe lighting.

“Monsters” will not touch or chase people going through the house. Whether you are coming out to support the program or just have a fun night out before Halloween, the youth football team, coaches and parents welcome you. –Tammi Milberg

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CHURCH NEWS Gold coins Gold coins drift down from the aspen trees, glittering in the sunlight. They become great pots of gold. Just as I start to enjoy the beauty, it’s time to rake them into piles and dump them into the compost heap where they morph into a soggy, rotting mass.

It’s not only the beautiful aspen leaves that are destroyed each fall.

Even the gold in the earth doesn’t last. Ask any collector of gold coins.

Their value fluctuates, becoming undependable. Even the golden calf Perspectives that the Israelites made was destroyed. That doesn’t stop many of us from trying to amass a fortune in gold, or something else of dubious value.

But what could be more valuable than gold? Here’s an example. When Peter and John encountered a lame beggar in the temple after Pentecost, they told him, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” (Acts 4:6) Besides healing such as this man received, most of us probably count the love and acceptance of family worth far more than gold. And friendships. Happiness. Health. Even these valuable possessions can falter and fade into a compost heap.

By far the most valuable possession is our relationship to Christ. “… you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold … but with the precious blood of Christ ….” (1 Peter 1:18) When we accept that truth, choosing to make him our own, we realize the true value of acceptance into his family.

I try not to think about the aspen leaves’ final breath of life. I enjoy watching the coin-shaped leaves fall.

They remind me of heaven. We’re told in the Bible that heaven is lined with streets of gold. Real gold. Indestructible gold.

Through faith, we know without doubt that some day we will walk the streets of gold in his eternal kingdom. And meanwhile, we can enjoy our earthly journey knowing he will guide, sustain, comfort, encourage, and empower us each day as we seek him through his Word and prayer.

Lord, we can only imagine the beauty of your heavenly home—more beautiful than the aspen leaves, more fulfilling than the most sumptuous meal or the most loving family— because you are heaven’s all-satisfying center. Help us during the tough times to not forget your promise. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Sally Bair Eternal

Merlyn Leroy Alden Merlyn Leroy Alden, 65, died at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital on Oct. 15, 2009.

Merlyn was born in Frederic, to Mervin and Evelyn Alden. After graduating from Anoka Senior High in 1962, Merle enlisted in the United States Marine Corp.

After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marine Corp, Merle went to and finished his electrical training from Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Minn. In 1970 Merle decided that it was time to go north to Alaska.

Merle was a lifelong member of the IBEW; during the ‘70s Merle found a home in Fairbanks, Alaska, and became a member of Local 1547. He took dispatches to many construction sites around northern Alaska and worked maintenance at Clear Air Force Station until he retired Dec. 31, 1999, at 11:59 p.m. Merle said one millennium was enough.

Merlyn will be missed by friends. Merlyn always had a joke to tell, generally not just one; he always had a new Ole and Lena joke to tell. The family would like to personally extend gratitude to everyone who was able to visit and call him during his hospital stay. Gratitude is extended to IBEW Local 1547 for all of the help and support they gave during his stay in the hospital.

Merle was preceded in death by his father, Mervin Alden; brother, Darryl D. Alden; and nephew, Brian Burmester.

Merlyn is survived by his mother, Evelyn Alden of Bowling Green, Ky.; sisters, Gayle Burmester of Germany, Susan Martinez, Bowling Green, Ky.; nephews, Kevin and Kai Burmester of Germany, Darryl L. Alden of Bowling Green, Ky.; nieces, Juliane Selent of Germany and Annett Barnes, Oak Harbor, Wash.

Visitation will be held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic, Friday, Oct. 23, 5 to 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Frederic, on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m., with visitation at the church one hour prior to service, beginning at 10 a.m.

For his many friends in Fairbanks, Alaska there will be a memorial service at the American Legion Post No. 57 on Nov. 1, at 4 p.m.

Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic was entrusted with arrangements.

"His Power To Us Ward"

SOLUTELY! Listen to the writer of Hebrews: “God, having of old time spoken unto the fathers in the prophets by divers portions and in divers manners, hath at the end of these days spoken unto us in his Son” (Heb. 1:1-2). Paul, Have you ever given serious considerathrough inspiration, informs us that the tion to the words of Paul in Ephesians 1:15Gospel is “the power of God unto salvation” 23? I don’t just mean, have you read them, (Rom. 1:16-17). Wisdom and understanding because I know most of us have probably come from that same source. You are not read the passage many times over. But, have going to get some “vision in the night,” nor you ever meditated on that rather lengthy will you hear some “small still voice.” God sentence which has been given by inspiracalls us through the Gospel (2 Thess. 2:14), tion of the Holy Spirit? Let me select some and He instructs us, leads us, guides us, words out of that passage and elaborate on strengthens us, and builds us up through them: “For this cause I also ... cease not to give Preacher’s that word, and that word alone. Paul said the Gospel, the word of God, is THE power. thanks ... and make mention of you in my Not “a” power, or “some” power, but “the prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus power.” Hence, all that I need to attain salChrist ... may give unto you a spirit of wisvation, live a godly life in Christ, and ultidom and revelation in the knowledge of him; having mately win the crown of eternal life is in that little the eyes of your heart enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches volume of 66 books that most of us possess. Every of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, and what single word, sentence, chapter and book is dynamite the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who (that is actually the word translated “power” - the word dunamos) available to every single man, believe.”

I know I left out some words, not to hide the truth, woman and child, to attain unto a godly and profbut to draw attention to this statement “exceeding itable life. Unfortunately, too many neglect that greatness of his power to us-ward who believe.” What power, never reading it or studying it. Others read it power are you talking about Paul? Answer: That only occasionally. Only those who read and study it which is “according to the working of his might ... which regularly and consistently can ever hope to access he wrought in Christ when he raised him from the dead, that power that will enlighten our hearts unto salvaand made him to sit at his right hand.” I wonder if we tion. As one has pointed out, the Bible....

Gives light to those in darkness, And help to have realized the truth of that passage. There is power available to us. It is greater than the electricity those in need; Gives comfort to those in sorrow And generated by the water that flows over Niagara Falls. blessing to those who heed. It is the Christian’s comIt surpasses the power of manmade explosives (in- pass His staff, his sword and guide; And from all cluding the atom bomb). Now consider this “power” foes along his path Here he may safely hide. O! Soul awake, and on it stand Give heed to each command; to us-ward.

First is that same power that raised Jesus from the That I may have an entrance in To that celestial land. dead. And what was that power? Very simply, it was (by Tom Wacaster) If readers have questions you would like answered the spoken word of God Almighty. That is all it took.

Since Jesus is Divine, the power which he demon- in this weekly column or simply wish to know more strated when he walked upon the earth is the same about the Church of Christ, we would like to invite power. Jesus simply said, “Lazarus, come forth,” and you to call 715-866-7157, visit our Web site it was so. No side show; no smoke and mirrors; no (www.burnettcountycofc.com) or stop by the church external power source; no waiving of the hands; no building at 7425 W. Birch St., in Webster. Sunday Bible chemical drugs applied; simply the spoken word. So class begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. We also meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Ofit is with God. He simply spoke, and it was so.

Second, that same power is available to us today. fice hours are Tuesdays through Fridays 9 a.m. - noon.

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News from the Pews at Pilgrim Lutheran FREDERIC – This past Sunday was the 20th Sunday after Pentecost and it was also the monthly contemporary worship service. The entryway of the church was decorated with corn shocks and various pumpkins, squashes and gourds that greeted people as they came to worship. The praise band had plenty of room to perform as one of the pews in the choir loft, near the pulpit, was moved to the back of the church. With the pew in the narthex more people will be able to sit down and enjoy Sunday morning coffee and fellowship afterward.

On Saturday the children’s coat giveaway was a huge success. There will be a lot of young children in the community that will have warm winter clothing thanks to everyone that donated to the event.

Trick or Treat for the Frederic Food Pantry – On Sunday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m., the youth from sixth to 12th grade will go out into the community to collect food for the local food shelf. The youth will meet at the church at 5:45 p.m., and everyone is encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes. As the students go out into the community to collect the food, please leave your outside light on so they will know to stop and pick up your food or you can leave your bag of groceries on the step and the students will pick them up. The food shelf is always in need of food to share with others within the community.

After the food has been collected, the students will go back to the church for games, refreshments and the judging of costumes.

Next Sunday is confirmation Sunday and there will be four students being confirmed – Alex Miller, Kendra Mossey, Jack Neumann and Natalie Phernetton.

Pilgrim invites everyone to join them for Sunday morning worship services at 10 a.m. Sunday school starts at 9 a.m., and all children from pre-k through sixth grade are welcome to come. For more information about the church or any of the up-and-coming events, call the church office at 715-327-8012 or go to their Web site www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org. - submitted

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OBITUARIES

Florence Marion Clausen Florence Marion Clausen, 86, died on Oct. 12, 2009, at the Golden Age Manor in Amery.

Florence was born in Winona, Minn., on Jan. 18, 1923, to Adolph and Emma Koshatka. At the age of 7, her family settled near Balsam Lake, where Florence attended school, and she later moved to Centuria. On March 9, 1945 Florence married Arlie Clausen, and four children were born. They made their home in Milltown, where Arlie and Florence owned and operated Clausen TV and Radio for many years.

Florence was active in the Milltown Women’s Club, Commercial Club and served as a Sunday schoolteacher at Milltown Lutheran Church. Florence also worked at the United Pioneer Nursing Home in Luck, for a number of years.

After their retirement, Florence and Arlie enjoyed spending winters in Harlingen, Texas. Following Arlie’s death in 1988, Florence moved to Harlingen. In recent years, she was a resident of Golden Age Manor and Anita’s Garden in Port Washington.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; four brothers; and great-granddaughter, Leah Clausen.

Florence is survived by her children, Linda (Mark) Lesar of Port Washington, Mary (Mike) Betz, La Crosse, Laura Behling, and Dave (Sue) Clausen, Amery; seven grandchildren, Andrew Clausen, Matthew Clausen, Thane Nelson, Nicholas Theisen, Lukus Theisen, Lee Behling and Margaret Behling; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Amery on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, 11 a.m., with Pastor Keith Ruehlow officiating. Pallbearers for the service were Florence’s grandchildren. Interment was at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Milltown.

Memorials are preferred to Golden Age Manor.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery were entrusted with the arrangements.

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John Andrew Okerstrom, Webster, died Oct. 10, 2009.

He was 77 years old.

John was born on Jan. 22, 1932, to Roy and Ellen (Olson) Okerstrom in Ashland. At the young age of 5, he lost his mother in a car accident. His father remarried two years later to Bernice Brastad, who he adored and loved. John attended elementary and high school in Bayfield, where his parents operated the original Bayfield Inn on Lake Superior. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Wisconsin State College - Superior in 1954 and also completed Air Force ROTC. His first job after college was teaching history and coaching basketball at Bayfield High School prior to serving in the United States Air Force. John earned his pilot’s wings as a jet pilot and while in the service he met Sharon, his wife of 52 years. Soon after his honorable discharge and marriage on Dec. 8, 1957, he and Sharon moved back to Bayfield, where they managed the Bayfield Inn and John began his hotel management career. It was also then that they started their family that would ultimately grow to five children - Jon, Thomas (Sue), David (Vicki), Ellen (Tom Nelson) and Norman (Kim). John and Sharon, with kids in tow, moved from northern Wisconsin to the Twin Cities where he was employed at the Curtis Hotel. He progressively moved up to manage the Hopkins House, Hopkins House - Golden Valley and Breezy Point Resort in Brainerd, Minn., which, at the time, were all under one ownership.

Their next move came when John was offered the position of vice president of the Sheraton in Madison.

Two years later, John was offered the opportunity to build, from the ground up, a new hotel and to serve as the general manager of the Sheraton Northwest located in Brooklyn Park, Minn. He received many awards including Manager of the Year for all Sheraton franchises.

Although he enjoyed this recognition, he was quick to point out that his leadership team and every employee could take credit for these accomplishments. John served on many civic and community organizations in both the Twin Cities and in Webster. He loved the outdoors and cheering his kids and grandkids on with their numerous activities.

After retiring in 1995, John and Sharon moved to their lake cabin on Johnson Lake where he cherished times watching his kids, grandkids and friends celebrating life on the lake.

John was preceded in death by his father Roy, mothers Ellen and Bernie, and an infant sister, Christine. He is survived by his wife Sharon, his five children, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, his brother, R. Theodore (Shirley) Okerstrom of Traverse City, Mich.; special cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He is also survived by nine canine friends whom he also adored.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 17, at Yellow Lake Lutheran Church with Pastor Doug Olson officiating. Music was provided by organist Annette Arnold and soloists, Pat Taylor and John’s niece, Susan Cole. Interment followed at the Oakland Cemetery in Oakland Township. Casket bearers were his grandsons, Andy Okerstrom, Teddy Okerstrom, T.J. Okerstrom and Tyler Nelson, and friends, Marty Proops and Sunny Munson. Military honors were provided by the Wisconsin State Honor Guard Team of Spooner.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at www.swedbergtaylor.com.

Faye M. (Hovda) Espeseth, 91, Prairie Farm, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at the Pioneer Nursing Home in Prairie Farm.

Faye Marie Espeseth was born on April 19, 1918, in Vance Creek Township, Barron County, the daughter of Glen and Laura (Gale) Hovda. She was baptized at the Reeve Church, grew up in the Vance Creek area and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1935.

Faye attended the State Teachers College at Steven’s Point and began teaching at the Breen Country School at Prairie Farm in 1937. On March 21, 1940, she was married to Bennie L. Espeseth in Stillwater, Minn.

Faye put her teaching career on hold to help Bennie farm and to raise their five children, Donald, Richard, Ann Marie, Mae and Robert.

In 1960, Faye began teaching again in Prairie Farm and worked as the elementary school principal there.

Also during this time, she attended college and received a Bachelor of Science degree from River Falls.

She then moved to South St. Paul, Minn., and taught school at Inver Grove Heights, while at the same time attending the University of Minnesota, where she received a master's degree. Faye continued to work and teach until her retirement. She returned to Prairie Farm and was an active member of the Reeve Evangelical Free Church. In her spare time, Faye enjoyed reading, gardening and entertaining. She loved being around people, socializing with friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Espeseth; parents, Laura (Gale) and Glen Hovda; son, Robert Ben Espeseth; great-grandsons, Jackson Ben Espeseth and Elijah Gale; three sisters, Doris (Thomas) Blahoski, Phyllis (Fred) Olson and Beatrice (Vernon) Saterly.

She is survived by sons and daughters, Donald (Eleanor) Espeseth of Huntley, Ill., Richard (Cathy) Espeseth of South St. Paul, Minn., Ann Marie Gale of New Richmond and Mae Irene (Gary) Osterbauer of New Richmond; daughter-in-law, Bonnie (Kahl) Krahenbuhl; grandchildren, Eric (Marla) Espeseth, Bethany Espeseth, Michael (Michelle) Espeseth, Nicole (David) Croft, James (Liesa) Espeseth, Emily Osterbauer, Sean Gale, Brian (Jessica) Gale and Matthew Owczarek; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgranddaughter; stepmother, Florence Hovda; stepsisters, Janet (Mike) Day and Kay (Marlin) Bergerson; sisters, Verva (Richard) Brohmer and Lilias (Clyde) Winegar; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was at the Reeve Evangelical Free Church at Reeve, on Monday, Oct. 19. Clergy was the Rev. Todd Groat. Organist was Nancy Bergmann with Becky Hedstrom as the soloist. Casket bearers were Eric Espeseth, James Espeseth, Michael Espeseth, Matthew Owczarek, Sean Gale and Brian Gale.

Interment was at the Reeve Cemetery in Reeve.

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Donald Ernest McLeod, 90, St. Croix Falls, died on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at United Hospital, St. Paul, Minn., surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Centuria. The family will greet visitors at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home, Centuria, on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m., and on Friday, Oct. 23, at the church for one hour prior to the service.

Donald will be laid to rest at the Balsam Lake Cemetery following the funeral service. A luncheon will be served at the church following the cemetery service and the family wishes to invite their guests for the meal and fellowship.

A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of this newspaper.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Judith R. Wolfe, “Judie,” 69, Luck/Milltown, died at Frederic Nursing and Rehab in Frederic, after a short battle with cancer, on Oct. 15, 2009.

Judie was born Dec. 22, 1939, in Menomonie, to Raymond and Edna Kamish. She married Delmar Wolfe in 1959 and they moved to Beloit for his employment at General Motors. Judie spent more than 25 years as a waitress and bartender in the Greater Beloit area where she met many people and made wonderful friends.

Del died in 1992 and in 1999, she, her daughter Missy and grandson Zachary moved to Milltown. Here Judie enjoyed “God’s Country” and met and made many more dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Kamish; sister, Virginia Kamish; daughter, Lynda Burbey and grandson, Zachary Wolfe.

She is survived by her mother, Edna Brieley, Menomonie; brother, David (Elizabeth) Kamish, Michigan; son, David (Janan) Wolfe, Indiana; daughter, Melissa (Danny) Horky, Luck; grandsons, Curtis and Colten; granddaughters, Caylissa and Jenna; nieces, nephews and many, many friends.

Judie’s final resting place will be in spring 2010 at Haustrup Cemetery with her darling grandson, Zach.

Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown was entrusted with arrangements.

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OBITUARIES Terry Allen Schmid

Gary R. Mariette

Roger S. Knudson

Terry Allen Schmid, 52, of rural Centuria, Balsam Lake Township, died at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009.

Terry was born April 29, 1957. He graduated from Kimball High School in 1975. He then worked as a mechanic for about four years before he became an overthe-road truck driver. Terry worked for other trucking companies but had 20 years in at Transport America as an owner/operator. He enjoyed working in his shop on anything and everything mechanical. He also enjoyed watching TV shows by the seasons. Western, action and comedy were his favorite types of movies to watch. He occasionally hunted with his children and always enjoyed any time he spent with his grandchildren being Papa Terry.

Terry married Cindy Donnay on Aug. 29, 1977, and they enjoyed 32 years together. They made their home on their 60-acre farm outside of Centuria for the past 18 years.

Terry leaves to celebrate his memory, his parents, Jack and Jackie Schmid of Centuria; his wife, Cindy Schmid of Centuria; children, Shannon (Josh) Kelch of Luck, Jake (Missy) Schmid of Cottage Grove, Minn., Nicole Schmid of Centuria, Rachael Schmid of Centuria and Brianna Schmid of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany; grandchildren, Alexis, Alayna and Amelia Kelch, Kiera Schmid and Klyer Woltz; brothers, John (Pat) Schmid, Jim (Karen) Schmid, Scott (Candi) Schmid and Mike (Lizz) Schmid; nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Irene Carlson; and a sister in infancy.

Funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 19, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake.

Deacon Dick Peterson officiated the service. Audrey Ruck and Pam Garvey provided the music.

Terry was laid to rest at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Milltown Township following the funeral service. Casket bearers were John Schmid, Jim Schmid, Scott Schmid, Mike Schmid, Tom Donnay and Nick Johnson. Dale Tischer was an honorary casket bearer.

To express online condolences please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Gary R. Mariette, 51, Clear Lake, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Gary Roger Mariette was born on Dec. 12, 1957, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of Roger and Delores (Nelson) Mariette. He grew up in Minneapolis, Minn., was baptized at the Roslyn Park Wesleyan Methodist Church and graduated from Columbia Heights High School in 1976. In 1980, Gary moved to the state of Washington, where he worked as a silk screener and over the years played drums in several bands, including Fusion, Bust N Loose and Ambush. He later moved to Oregon, back to Minneapolis and eventually found himself working in Amery. It was there that he met Laurie Meiser in March of 1986 and on Oct. 7, 1989, they were married at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake. Together they raised their daughter, Renee.

Gary had been employed at Sanmina (Hartzell’s) in Turtle Lake for the past 18 years, working as a supervisor there. In his spare time, he enjoyed trout fishing, teaching and playing music, and rooting for the Green Bay Packers. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. In the past few years, Gary and Laurie were fortunate to take a cruise to the Bahamas and a recent trip to Barkers Island in Superior and they celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary.

He is preceded in death by his father, Roger Mariette, and sister, Debra Mariette.

He is survived by his wife, Laurie Mariette of Clear Lake; daughter, Renee (Brent Ducommun) Mariette of Rice Lake; grandchildren, Ayden, Alyssa and Trinity Ducommun; mother, Delores Mariette of Minneapolis; sister and brother, Doreen Lockwood of Minneapolis and Randy (Stacy) Mariette of North Branch, Minn.

Memorial service was at the Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake, on Friday, Oct. 16, with Pastor Shannon Mattison officiating.

The Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home, Clear Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

Roger S. Knudson, 71, Danbury, died Oct. 16, 2009.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. (visitation from 10 - 11 a.m.) at the Yellow Lake Lutheran Church in Webster.

A full obituary will follow in an upcoming edition.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Ralph A. “Curly” Moskal, 69, Clayton, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at the home of his niece in Big Lake, Minn., due to complications from exposure to Agent Orange that he encountered during his tour in the Vietnam War. Ralph Andrew Moskal was born on Aug. 14, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of George and Anna (Fayo) Moskal. He was baptized at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in Minneapolis and grew up in St. Anthony.

After Ralph graduated from Fridley High School in 1959, he found employment as a janitor for the school district of Fridley.

In 1963, he was drafted into the U.S. Army infantry and served for a short time in Vietnam. After he was honorably discharged from the military in 1965, Ralph returned to his job for the Fridley School District and he worked there until he retired after 32 years. On Oct. 31, 1974, Ralph was married to Marlene Haugland and together they made their home in Zimmerman, Minn.

In 2000, he moved to Clayton and was an active member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church there. In his spare time, Ralph enjoyed coin collecting and wildlife paintings. He loved trapping and taking trips to Duluth and the North Shore. Ralph was also a knowledgeable historian and movie buff. He was an active member of the Clear Lake VFW. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Moskal; sister, Doris Johnson; wife, Marlene Haugland; sister-in-law, Phyllis Mosakl and brother-inlaw, Richard Lykke.

He is survived by his siblings, Dorothy Lykke of Taylors Falls, Minn., and George M. Moskal of Prairie Farm; brother-in-law, Elmer Johnson of Fridley, Minn.; many nieces and nephews; stepchildren, Shari Kraljic, Debbie Gunion and Rick Haugland; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Clayton, Monday, Oct. 19, at 10:30 a.m. with celebrant Fr. Christopher Wojcik. Music was provided by the Holy Trinity choir with soloist Kari Moskal.

Casket bearers were Andy G. Moskal, Brian Erickson, Andy J. Moskal, Adam Nicpon, Josh Moskal, Craig Stenberg, Nathan Moskal and Andrew Johnson.

Interment was at the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley in Little Falls, Minn.

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home, Clear Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

Thomas R. Brown, 91, died suddenly on Friday, Oct. 16, in his home.

Tom was born April 16, 1918, in Mason City, Iowa. The family moved to St. Croix Falls in the 1920s and farmed.

A WWII veteran, Tom proudly served in the 101st Airborne Division in Bastogne. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star, and his unit received the only Presidential Unit Citation ever given.

He married Norma Patterson in 1945 and they had four daughters, Diana, Bonnie, Beth and JoAnne.

Tom was the transportation supervisor of the St. Croix Falls School District from 1968 to 1983, being responsible for routes, drivers and mechanics. After retiring, he loved spending time outdoors, cutting wood, hunting, fishing and cleaning up old cemeteries. He and his friends built the Old Settlers Chapel in Sterling Township, which was very dear to him.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Norma, in 2001.

He is survived by daughters, Diana (Ken) Whyte, Bonnie Markun, Beth (Gary) Zeug and JoAnne (Jeff) Lokken; grandchildren, Michael (Patty) Markun, Casey (Carlton) Schumacher, Eric (Sarah) Whyte, David (Barb) Whyte, Nicole (Jeremy) Cleveland, Nadine (Mike) Selbitschka, Jazten, Jettzen, Jorion and Jaeli Vu Lokken; and five great-grandchildren.

Services were held at the Edling Funeral Home, Tuesday, Oct. 20, with the Rev. Arndt officiating. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Old Settlers Cemetery, Town of Sterling.

The Edling Funeral Home of Grantsburg was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Evald (Bob) Emil Gjerning Evald (Bob) Emil Gjerning, Frederic, died Oct. 13, 2009, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck. Bob courageously battled Parkinson’s disease the last 11 years of his life.

Bob was born April 1, 1924, to Peder and Kristine Gjerning in Luck. Bob was the sixth child to be born in a family of nine siblings.

Bob was baptized and confirmed in the West Denmark Lutheran Church. For three years he walked a couple of miles to his confirmation classes, which were taught in Danish.

Bob loved school and played the drums in the band.

During the Depression and the beginning of WWII, Bob began his career as a farmer, when he worked on a farm in Luck to help support his family.

Bob met the love of his life, Sylvia Skow, at St. Peters Lutheran Church. They were married on Oct. 17, 1948.

Bob continued his work with various farms throughout the Midwest during his first years of marriage and then in 1952, Sylvia and Bob purchased the farm in Frederic and began to raise their family.

Bob was a man of great faith and integrity. He was a combination of tenderness and strength. Bob loved working the land, being a dedicated farmer, spending time with his family and enjoying Sylvia’s good cooking, walking in the woods and observing the wildlife.

He was an avid conversationalist and gifted carpenter.

He was passionate about the Green Bay Packers, John Deere, singing and good polka music.

Bob was a leader in the community and church and served on the Inter-County Leader Board of Directors, the Burnett Dairy Board, the Frederic Farmers Co-op and West Sweden Township. Bob worked as a custodian at the Trade Lake School and drove bus for many years with the Frederic School District. He also volunteered as a driver for Polk County Aging after he retired from farming.

Bob is survived by his children, Ronald (Corinne) Gjerning of Altoona, Duane Gjerning of Rice Lake, Myrna (Don) Anderson of Luck and Carma Gjerning of Minneapolis, Minn.; seven grandchildren, JoAnne (Joe) Korpi, Bethany (Trapper) Niccum, Travis (Angela) Gjerning, Shawna (Philip) Poling, Vanessa (Aaron) Ross, Jodie Anderson, Jason Anderson; 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by sister, Elin Dunlap of Harris, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sylvia; nephew, Ross Gjerning; brothers and sisters, Fritz, Woodrow, Arnie, Edna Peterson, Harold and Herdis Bach.

Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 16, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Frederic with Pastor Catherine Burnette officiating. Pallbearers were Jason Anderson, Harlan Bach, Travis Gjerning, Bruce Larson, Gary Larson and Douglas Ramich. Interment followed the service at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Luck.

The Rowe Funeral Home, Frederic, was entrusted with arrangements.

William Earl Shires William Earl Shires, 60, Siren, died on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at his home.

William was born on Oct. 7, 1949, at San Bernardino, Calif., to Richard and Bonnie Shires. He enjoyed his nightlife and Harley-Davidson. He enjoyed camping, hunting, riding dirt bikes, and he and his boys built several hot rods together.

William was a mechanic in Arizona for over 36 years.

He moved to Siren two years ago to be closer to his sons and grandchildren.

William is preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie; and an infant brother.

William is survived by his children, William, Richard, Chad and Hank Shires; sisters, Debbie Legan and Becky Shires; grandchildren, Sarah, Mackenzie and Ayden.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 19, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Siren, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes of Siren was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS

Leaving money to children can do more harm than good

sion makers. Some of them will lose their motivation to be responsible and will experiment with various addictive behaviors – from gambling to alcoholism.

There are exceptions to these negative consequences, of course, and some people do handle wealth and power gracefully. But it is a difficult assignment at best and one that requires the greatest maturity and self-control.

The question to ask is whether or not leaving large amounts of money to offspring is worth the risk it imposes on those you love.

You must decide if you want to remove from your children the challenges that helped you succeed the obligation to work hard, live frugally, save, build and produce by the sweat of your brow. Do you feel right about replacing that need for discipline and industry with a ready-made empire that can be mishandled or squandered?

Please understand that I know this view is unconventional. One of the reasons people work so hard is so their children won’t have to. They love their kids immeasurably and want to make things easier for them. Further, they’ve invested a lifetime in the development of a business and the accumulation of wealth.

Are they now going to sell it and walk away? That’s an unpleasant prospect for any parent.

I can’t make that decision for others, of course. My obligation is simply to present the issue as I see it. And

Q: My wife and I are approaching our retirement years, and we have been very blessed financially. We own several large businesses and will have a sizable estate to pass on to our three children. How do you feel about leaving large amounts of money to the next generation, and is there a right and wrong way to do it?

DR. DOBSON: My views on that subject may not be what you want to hear, but I can only tell you what I’ve observed and what I firmly believe. In a word, I’m convinced that it is very dangerous to give large amounts of money to kids who haven’t earned it. A sociological study published some time ago called Rich Kids validated the concerns I have observed. The authors of that study concluded that large trust funds are usually destructive to those who inherit them. The case studies they cited were convincing.

Human history also confirms the dangerous influence of money. Men and women have lusted for it, killed for it, died for it and gone to hell for it. Money has come between the best of friends and brought down the proud and mighty. And alas, it has torn millions of marriages limb from limb!

It’s also been my observation that nothing will divide siblings more quickly than money. Giving them a large inheritance increases the probability of tension and disharmony within a family. Your sons and daughters will fight over control of your businesses, and they’ll resent those who are designated as deci-

in my experience, the inheritance of wealth is threatening to family relationships, self-discipline, spiritual commitment and responsible living. It should be done only with great care, years of preparation and much prayer.

••• Q: Is it harder for a man or for a woman to recover from an affair by a spouse?

DR. DOBSON: I have not observed any appreciable difference between the sexes at the time of disclosure.

Both husbands and wives suffer incalculable anguish when a mate is unfaithful. Men do seem to have a cultural advantage after the crisis is over, however. Their work is often a better diversion, and their economic consequences are less severe. They also find it easier to find someone new, as a rule. But no one wins in illicit affairs of the heart.

••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman emeritus of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80995 (www.focusonthefamily.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House. COPYRIGHT 2009 JAMES DOBSON INC. DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSAL UCLICK, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; 816581-7500.

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Martin Luther to speak at Oktoberfest services WEST SWEDEN – Reformation Sunday will be celebrated this Sunday, Oct. 25, at Grace Lutheran Church of West Sweden. Special guest speaker will be Martin Luther (via Ken Wicklund). The church will be cele-

brating with a polka service beginning at 9:15 a.m. followed by a brunch served from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Proceeds of the freewill offering will go to missionaries Allan and Marie Krahn in Brazil.

A polka service will also be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Trade Lake, at 11 a.m. All are welcome. - 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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Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475 110 Oak Street Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4208 Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 Not Open On Saturday Duane Lindh

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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.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 483-1357 and 755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Pastor Matt Faarem Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.

Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Pastor John Clasen; Pastoral Serv. 349-5280 Sun. Schl. 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Mark Richardson, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sunday Contemp. Serv. 8:15 a.m.; Heart Song (Gospel) Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Trad. Serv. 10:45 a.m.;

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; 472-8153, Office/Kit. - 472-2535 Sun. Schl. & Adult Bible Study 9 a.m.; Fellowship 10 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during school year; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl 648-5323 or 648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:15 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 646-2357 Mel Rau, Pastor Sunday Worship & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

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

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 9:30 a.m. Sun. Schl.; 10:40 a.m. Worship Serv..

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

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

Rev. Jody Walter, Interim, Phone 327-8608; Church Phone 866-7191 Sun. Wors. - 9:15 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

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.

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Wor. - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK

1614 CTH, North Luck Office Ph.472-2605; Dial-A-Devotion 472-2345 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod)

140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sun. School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 327-4436 Early Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School (ages 4 thru 12th grade), Fellowship, Adult Bible Class at 9:15 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Fellowship 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun Schl. 9:15 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastor Ray Reinholtzen, Douglas Olson and Roger Kampstra Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:45 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

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

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

PRESBYTERIAN

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults - 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Hwy. 70 East, 689-2271 Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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 Rev. Jody Walter, Interim Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 7:45 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

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.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Sunday Wor. - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

ST. ANNE PARISH

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

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Lori Peper Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

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

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 8 &10 a.m.; Sat. 7 p.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

METHODIST

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

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

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

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

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.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHED. Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sun. 8:30 a.m.

Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

404 Wis. Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat., 3:30 p.m. or by appt.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-294-2243 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m.

Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morn. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Minister Garret Derouin, 866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Morn. Wor. 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl.-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor Sunday Worship: 9 - 10:15 a.m. & 10:30 11:45 a.m.; Childrens church ages 3-4 Sun. Schl. for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. Schl. for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center Nursery available

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Wor. 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA

“The Cure for the Common Church” 722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. Schl. 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. Schl. for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Kevin Millen Associate Pastor Jim Carmon Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN Fr. Robert McMeekin, pastor hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Lori Ward, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Reverend R.A. Luebke Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are”

Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Pastor Timothy Barnes Sat. 7 p.m. prayer; Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Asst. Pastor Ken Janes Sun. School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Brock Phernetton has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Rob and Lisa Phernetton. Brock is a great student and is very involved in the music program. He plays trumpet in the fifth-grade band and is a member of the fifth-grade handbell choir. When asked what his favorite subject is Brock replied, “All subjects!” In his free time Brock likes to ride bike and go swimming.

Peter Chenal has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Dave and Brenda Chenal. Peter is quiet, but always prepared. He is very conscientious and respectful of others and has a good work ethic. Peter is involved in football, track and basketball. He enjoys skiing, swimming, riding ATVs and dirt bikes. Peter would like to play college football and become a doctor.

Alexandra Lundblade has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Robin and Shawn Lundblade.

Alexandra is extremely cooperative with a pleasant personality.

She is personable, conscientious and has an excellent work ethic.

Alexandra is involved in softball and volleyball. She enjoys music, friends and family. Alexandra’s future plans include attending UMD for a degree in the medical field.

Isabelle Aragonez has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Jamie and Jarrod Campbell. Isabelle is new to Grantsburg and has been a great addition to our classroom and school. She is a great leader, student and friend.

Isabelle works very hard and helps others. She enjoys writing, reading, gym and meeting new friends.

Her hobbies are reading, helping her mom cook and shopping.

Jes Pedersen has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Paul and Karen Pedersen. Jes is a good student who is very polite, helps others, shows good leadership, follows rules and sets a good example.

He plays the fiddle and is in band, cross country, basketball, soccer and baseball. He enjoys skiing, playing board games, making things, going on trips, reading, biking and family activities.

Alysha Dalbec as been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the granddaughter of Delano and Cecilia Swenson. Alysha is a good student, very polite, willing to help others and will ask for help if needed. She is involved in FCCLA, student council, volleyball and softball. Alysha enjoys sleeping and watching TV. The person she most admires is her sister-inlaw.

Joshua French has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Corey and Bobbi French. Joshua has three older siblings: Samantha, Cody and Casey. He likes going to the library because he really enjoys reading a variety of books. He also likes the challenge of taking math tests.

Joshua likes fishing, identifying rocks, riding his bike and playing with the family’s Labs. Joshua works hard in school and is polite.

Brendon Gearhart has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Rick and Shawna Gearhart. His pets include a leopard gecko, dog, cat, chickens, geese and sheep.

Brendon is involved in Boy Scouts, football and soccer. He enjoys collecting stamps, old coins and seeing his extended family. Brandon’s favorite subject is math and he is an excellent math student.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Alexa Buskirk has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. This is Alexa’s first year in the Siren School District.

She is an awesome addition to the third-grade class. Alexa is kind, respectful and a responsible young lady. She works hard at her school work, and is always willing to help the teacher or other students. Alexa plays flag football and basketball.

She has made many friends.

Lea Chute has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Lisa and Ralph Britton. Lea always goes the extra mile and exceeds expectations. She can always be counted on. Lea baby-sits and is involved in Girl Scouts, choir, swing choir, FCCLA, FBLA and history club. She enjoys horseback riding and playing sports with her siblings. Lea plans on attending college for something in the media field.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Morgan Pfaff has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Lori and Jeff Pfaff. Morgan is well liked by her peers and teachers. She is involved in gymnastics, volleyball, softball and basketball. Morgan also enjoys reading, fishing, dance and church.

Whitney Oachs has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Chris and Sandi Oachs. Whitney is hardworking, talented, focused and creative. She has a positive attitude and is fun to direct in both drama class and choir. Whitney also enjoys history and science classes. She is active in volleyball and volunteers to photograph students for this column.

Harriet Koball has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of Wayne and Kathie Koball. Harriet has a positive attitude and has made a great start in middle school.

Her favorite color is lime green, her favorite subjects are math and science and her favorite number is seven. Her current plans for her future include going to college to become a pediatrician or a teacher.

Cassandra Mercer has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of David and Kathleen Mercer. Cassie is a dedicated student who always does her best with a cheerful attitude. She loves to write poetry and traveled to New York this past summer as a silver-medal winner in the Scholastic Writing Contest.

Cassie enjoys music, books and plays piano and clarinet.

Kennadi Walker has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Dustin Walker and Heather and Scott Goucher. Kennadi is a thoughtful and hardworking student. She is very eager to learn new things. Kennadi is a great addition to our classroom. Her favorite subject is science. She enjoys drawing, playing soccer and playing with her many pets.

Roxanne Songetay has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Shannon Martin and Eugene Songetay. Roxanne always gets her work in on time and is very helpful and generous to her classmates. She has a bubbly, up-beat, and positive attitude. Roxanne is involved in volleyball and basketball. She enjoys shopping, hunting and baby-sitting.

Laura Melzer has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Dean and Chris Phernetton. Laura is a German exchange student. She is friendly to both students and staff and can teach us a lot about her culture. She is involved in church group and volleyball. Laura enjoys music – plays piano, sports, hanging out with friends and watching music. Her future plans are to go to an American college.

UNITY

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Chloe McCalla as been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in second grade and the daughter of Chris and Kim McCalla. Chloe is a hard worker and always has a positive, caring attitude. She is an extremely strong student in all academic areas. Chloe is always eager to help others.

Mitchell Krueger has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Robert and Janet Krueger. Mitchell is a pleasure to have in class and works very hard. He is a great student and has a positive influence on his classmates. Mitchell is very kind.

Dennis McKinney has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. He is the son of Dan and Heide McKinney. Dennis enjoys hunting and mudding with four-wheelers in his free time. He also enjoys sports.

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OCTOBER

THURS.-SUN./22-25 St. Croix Falls

• “Deathtrap” at Festival Theatre. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

THURSDAY/22

Coming events

Balsam Lake

• Red Cross infant/child class at the Red Cross office, 5:30-9:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

TUESDAY/27 Balsam Lake

• Polk County Historical Society will meet at the Justice Center, 7 p.m. Board meeting at 5:45 p.m.

Hudson

• St. Croix Valley Interstate Group of the Sierra Club will meet at the municipal building, 7 p.m., 715-386-7032, cchardin8@gmail. com.

Luck

• T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly meet at senior citizen center, 5:30 p.m., 715-472-2341.

Frederic

Siren

• 500 card night at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• Food and Friends Community Dinner at Siren United Metholidst Church in Siren, 5 p.m.

• Burnett County Republican Party will meet in Room 162 in the Government Center, 7 p.m.

Luck

• Luck Area Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., topic, buttons. 715-472-4378.

Siren

St. Croix Falls

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Distribution starts at 5 p.m.

• Exercise 10-11 a.m.; Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon and 500 Cards and Dominos 12:30 p.m. at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

St. Croix Falls

Webster

• Exercise 10-11 a.m.; Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon and 500 Cards 6:30 p.m. at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

• Ravishing Rubies Red Hat Society lunch at Yellow Lake Lodge.

• Humane Society of Burnett County meeting and potluck dinner at the Webster Fire Hall, 6 p.m., 715-866-4096.

FRI. & SAT./23 & 24 Amery

WED./SAT./28-31

• Congregational Church rummage sale. Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-noon.

Grantsburg

Balsam Lake

• Unity School garage sale, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Osceola

• “Escanaba in da Moonlight,” hunting comedy at the ArtBarn, 7:30 p.m., 715-294-2787, www.stcroixartbarn.com.

Siren

• Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre “The Wizard of Oz,” at the school, 7 p.m., 715-349-2548.

FRI. - SUN./23 - 25 St. Croix Falls

• Watercolor workshop gallery showing at First Presbyterian Church. Fri. 4-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

FRIDAY/23 Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Grantsburg

• Harvest supper at the Central United Methodist Church, 4-7 p.m.

Siren

An October sunset creates a red glow among the clouds over Polk County - Photo by John Reed

SATURDAY/24

SUNDAY/25

• “Exploring Bible Stories Together” meeting at Calvary Covenant Church, 6-7:30 p.m.

• Order of Eastern Star’s harvest dinner at the Masonic Lodge, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

• PIlgrim Lutheran youth trick-or-treat for the food pantry, 6-8 p.m., 715-327-8012.

Alpha

Dresser

• Moms on the Run event at Peace Lutheran Church, 9:15-11 a.m., 715-766-3787.

Frederic

• Buffet at noon, cards, Bingo or Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• LWML fall bazaar and bake sale at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Polk/Barron counties

Milltown

• Confirmation at Milltown Lutheran Church, 1 p.m., 715-825-2453.

Turtle Lake

• Spades at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Frederic School fall concert at the 6-12 school, 7 p.m.

Webster

• Webster Share coat and food share at St. John’s Catholic Church, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-8664191.

Spooner

• Free community supper at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 4-6 p.m.

West Sweden

MONDAY/26

• Indoor craft show & flea market at St. Ann Center, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-986-4977.

Milltown

• Unity Eagle Booster Club meeting at the Unity Elementary School Conference Room, 6:30 p.m.

• Small-business counseling at the government center, 715-485-8600.

Spooner

St. Croix Falls

Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

THURSDAY/29

• Octoberfest brunch at Grace Lutheran Church, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Americans for Prosperity at Northwest Sports Complex, 7-8 p.m., 715-566-2464.

WEDNESDAY/28

Range

• Fall harvest dinner, crafts & bake sale at Elim Lutheran Church, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Rangewood Memorial Poker Run to benefit humane society, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 715-2687387, arnellhumane.org.

• Chicken dinner at Covenant church, 5-6:30 p.m., and apple pie/bake sale, 1-7 p.m. 715349-5601.

• Bridge 10 a.m. at the senior center, 715-4831901.

Frederic

• Haunted Pavilion at the Grantsburg Fair House. Wed. & Thurs. 6:30-8 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Frederic

Osceola

• Polk County Genealogical Society meeting at the library, 7 p.m.

Balsam Lake Frederic

• 500 card night at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise 10-11 a.m.; Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon and 500 Cards 6:30 p.m. at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

FRIDAY/30 Balsam Lake

• “Murder, Mayhem & Marshmallow Salad” at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, 6 p.m., 715-485-3363.

"Deathtrap" cast earns "thriller" status ST. CROIX FALLS – When it opened on Broadway in 1978, critics expected a big hit and that’s exactly what happened.

“Deathtrap” still holds the record for longest run in the comic-thriller category with over 1,800 performances. The Festival Theatre cast has now performed the show for two weekends and they have two to go. Audiences are raving about the production.

“It’s difficult to talk about this play without ruining the plot!” Executive Director Danette Olsen is eager for folks to know that the show is very funny, quite harrowing in places, extraordinarily well written and superbly performed, but she’s committed to keep the surprises to herself. In fact, she’s sticking with the company line: “Deathtrap” tells the story of Sidney Bruhl, a once-successful playwright whose last several productions have flopped at the box office.

When Bruhl receives a script for a stage thriller, he tells his wife, Myra, that the script is brilliant. Sidney then concocts a murder plot whereby he will offer to help the novice playwright rewrite the script, but will instead kill him and pass the play off as his own. Needless to say, the plan quickly spirals out of control.

Playing the lead role of Sidney Bruhl is Rod Kleiss, Grantsburg. Kleiss has mastered the Herculean task of making his audiences wonder if he’s simply a writer with an overactive imagination or a psychopath. Kleiss prowls the world of Sidney Bruhl sometimes as gregarious host and at other times with a menace that

The psychic Helga Ten Dorp with the Bruhls, in “Deathtrap.”

Sidney and Myra Bruhl, played by Rod Kleiss and Jaclyn Johnson. – Photo submitted

leaves the audience with the willies. He’s especially effective in shifting from charm to harm.

Putting in her third performance on the Festival Theatre stage is Jaclyn Johnson, Minneapolis, who plays the frail, “frowning” wife, Myra Bruhl. Capturing the essence of what it must be like to question the motives of one’s spouse is clearly a forte for Johnson, who speaks volumes with her facial expressions alone. Jeff Broitman, Minneapolis, is so adept at playing an overly enthusiastic young writer that one audience member admitted to thinking that in the first act, Broitman was a weak actor, but a short while later those tables turned. In the

role of family attorney Porter Milgrim, is Bill Perron, Dresser. Though his role is relatively small, Perron’s character must deliver pivotal plot changes and some comic relief. In this, his second production with Festival Theatre, Perron proves a mastery of timing and innuendo.

Practically stealing the show, however, is Nyla Greenberg, who plays the delightful character of Helga Ten Dorp.

Helga is a well-known psychic and neighbor to the Bruhls. So renowned in her work that she is about to appear on the Merv Griffin television show, Helga’s appearances at the Bruhl estate add multiple layers of intrigue, mayhem and even more comic relief. Greenberg has

created a character of eccentric yet authentic depth, with spot-on characteristics and dialect. Audiences will be eager to see Greenberg on stage again at Festival.

Mary Martin’s costumes, especially her choices with Helga Ten Dorp, with a backdrop of a former stable turned writing studio designed by Rod Sietsema, make for a rich New England setting. Yet this play simply would not flow without the superb direction of Joe Wiener, in this, his Festival Theatre directing debut.

Wiener also contributed sound design and worked closely with the fight choreographer and all stage weaponry. Props and set dressing were, once again, masterfully prepared by Marilyn Mays.

Due to the stage combat which feels quite violent at times, the play may be inappropriate for elementary-aged youth.

“Deathtrap” runs through Oct. 25, with shows on Thursdays through Sundays. Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday evening shows are at 7:30 p.m. “Deathtrap” is Flex Pass eligible for those who are (or become) subscribers to Festival Theatre, otherwise tickets for the play are $26 for adults and $13.50 for youth (appropriate for secondary students). Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls, at 210 North Washington St. To reach Festival Theatre by phone, call 715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002. Check the Web site at www.festivaltheatre.org where tickets are available to order online. – submitted