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Unity School district voters reject proposed tax levy; special meeting this Thursday PAGE 3

Trade River Winery is closing

State legislation kills the dream of local family business PAGE 2

Suspicious suitcases

Bomb squad called into handle potentially explosive situation on Hwy. 8 PAGE 2

Oz-some: Siren students present “The Wizard of Oz” Currents Page 12

Bishop explains ELCA decisions

Issue is interpretation, not homosexuality PAGE 15

City council supports a “Way Forward”

Trade Lake inventors Currents, page 4

Remember to fall back one hour at 2 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 1, as daylight saving time ends.

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Plan for renovation of Auditorium gets approval PAGE 11

Final brief in Huggett case submitted

Case of alleged homicide now goes to appeals court; review could still be months away PAGE 5 www.the-leader.net

Sometimes detours can be tricky. This witch surely got a shock when she flew right into this electric pole at sunset. It was all just a bit of pre-Halloween fun at the Roberts residence on Hwy. 70, creating a “shocking sight” for passing motorists. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Number of H1N1 cases growing steadily Vaccine slow to arrive

by Gary King BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - The number of H1N1 flu cases locally continues to grow as most members of the public seeking a vaccine are still waiting.

Vaccine is arriving more slowly than expected, say local officials, although Polk County has scheduled its first vaccination clinic for next Wednesday, Nov. 4, (see separate story), and Burnett County held its first school-based vaccination clinic Tuesday of this week in Webster for targeted groups - infant to 4 years of age; ages 5 to 18 with a chronic health condition and household contacts and caregivers for children under 6 months.

Health care workers in both counties were offered the first vaccinations given last week.

Numbers More than 100 cases of H1N1 in Burnett and Polk counties have been reported to the state as of last week, but that number may be low, according to estimates by area health officials.

“The state lab confirmed 488 out of 488 cases (statewide) sent in last week, to be the H1N1 virus,” said Jennifer Swenson, health educator for the Polk County Health Department. “There just simply isn’t another form of influenza out there right now. The guidelines are to assume that all influenzalike illness is the H1N1 virus and to treat the patients that are

See H1N1, page 3

A report from the state’s H1N1 site, www.pandemic.wisconsin.gov, shows cases of H1N1 reported in each county as of Oct. 21, although figures are likely low, say local officials.

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Trade River Winery closes Nov. 1

State legislation kills the dream of local family business

by Roger Hilde Special to the Leader TRADE LAKE – Legislation attached to the 2008 Budget Bill signed by Gov. Doyle is forcing the Trade River Winery to discontinue operations.

The intent of the legislation was to comply with a 2005 Supreme Court ruling regulating alcohol shipments. Prior to this legislation Wisconsin treated in-and outof-state wineries differently, and this was a means to bring the state into compliance with the ruling.

Although the action accomplished the desired result, the negative effect on the 38 wineries in the state appears to have not received much consideration in the deliberations.

“Most of these wineries are family owned and provisions of the legislation make it impossible to continue some of our business,” explained Marge Seeger, one of the owners of Trade River Winery.

The sign says it all as Trade River Winery closes its doors. - Photo by Roger Hilde

“Simply stated, the legislation prohibits a winery from being a wholesale distributor and a retailer,” explained Chris Wojtowicz, another of the three owners of the winery.

Seeger, along with her husband, John, and her brother, Wojtowicz, were forced to make the choice of what part of the business they were going to retain and what would have to be discontinued.

“About 40 percent of our revenue comes from our retail business and a larger percentage from the importer/wholesale business,” explained Wojtowicz.

Add in the fact that the retail business requires more employees and hence a higher cost of operation, so the decision had to favor the wholesale business, explained Wojtowicz.

The closing of the winery means the loss of 11 local full- and part-time jobs and will have an effect on those area companies who were suppliers to Trade River Winery. The closing will also mean the loss of a beautiful drawing card for tourism in this part of northern Wisconsin.

Seven suitcases draw suspicion Bomb squad called in to handle potential explosive situation ST. CROIX FALLS - Sheriff Tim Moore and Polk County Sheriff’s officers, along with members of the St. Croix Falls Fire Department spent most of the afternoon, Monday, Oct. 26, monitoring a bomb scare situation at the SuperAmerica gas station/convenience store on Hwy. 8, and at the Wayne’s Cafe parking lot, across the highway.

Moore said seven suspicious brief/suitcases were left at SuperAmerica and in the parking area of Wayne’s Cafe. He said there were no threats involved but because of the suspicious nature of the situation, the Marathon County Bomb Squad was contacted. “Better safe than sorry,” Moore noted.

An employee at SuperAmerica had noticed three suspicious brief- /suitcases located at two locations around the exterior of the business - at least one next to the USPS mailbox, and immediately called authorities at approximately 10:25 a.m.

At 6 p.m., the bomb squad was attempting to use a robotic arm to move the cases away from the SuperAmerica building all three were empty.

A bomb squad member then suited up in protective gear and opened the remaining cases in Wayne’s Cafe parking lot.

Those cases were also empty.

The incident took over nine hours to resolve, ending at 7:30 p.m., and included the assistance of the St. Croix Falls Fire Department.

“This call was costly in terms of lost revenue to local businesses, and law enforcement and fire department personnel, as well as the anticipated costs of the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office assistance,” Moore stated. “I am confident that we took all precautions to ensure the public’s safety as our primary interest.”

Moore estimated that providing public safety that day may add up to a $4,000 expense for the county, based on the cost of three deputies and equipment from Marathon County - a three-hour drive from Polk County - and expenses related to county personnel.

Bomb squad technicians from Marathon County spend time training at least once a month locally and once every couple of months nationally in Alabama, keeping up to date with the latest technology used in disarming and removing dangerous explosives, according to wsaw.com.

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Seven suitcases were left outside the SuperAmerica store and Wayne’s Cafe sometime Monday morning. All were found to be empty. story, taken by Kirk Anderson of St. Croix Falls, go to the Leader’s Web site at www.the-leader.net. - Gary King

A wireless robot retrieves one of the suitcases placed outside the SuperAmerica store on Hwy. 8. - Special photos

Technology like this - a wireless remote controlled robot - allows the Marathon County Bomb Squad to handle safely potential explosive situations across Wisconsin. The price tag for this robot is approximately $240,000. - Special photo

Briefly POLK COUNTY - Funeral services for a seven-year employee of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department were held Monday at New Richmond. Daniel Casey, 29, Centuria, was found deceased at his residence on Oct. 21. Sheriff Tim Moore said he and members of his department attended the funeral, and all stood throughout the service among 75 to 100 others, as the church was filled to capacity. Casey’s mother gave a moving eulogy, the sheriff noted, which helped many cope with his death. Casey worked in the jail division of the sheriff’s department. A complete obituary can be found elsewhere in this issue.

••• TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. - Singers from the community at large are invited to sing in the Ecumenical Choral Vesper Service Nov. 28, at 4:30 p.m. as part of the Taylors Falls Lighting Festival. Marty Harding will direct the choir and Pat Remer will be the accompanist. There will be four rehearsal sessions held at the Taylors Falls United Methodist Church, 290 West Government Street, each Sunday in November starting the 1st through the 22nd, at 7 p.m. New singers, as well as former participants, are encouraged to come.

- submitted ••• POLK COUNTY – Operation Christmas, hosted by the Polk County Human Services Department, is calling for donations. Donated gifts will be gathered and redistributed to families in need. Gifts should be new.

Needed are toys, games, blankets, pajamas, hats, mittens, snow pants, snow boots, snowsuits and/or money. Many smaller gifts are preferred, as they help more families than one large gift does. Gifts for children 13 to 18 years old are needed; gift cards or certificates are good for these ages. Gifts should not be wrapped. To find out where your donations may be dropped off, or to request a pickup of donations, call 715-485-8863 or 715-485-8405.

Volunteers are always needed to stock shelves, wrap gifts or to help families choose gifts for their children. Distribution will be at the United VFW north of Balsam Lake and at Unity School on Hwy. 46. Gifts will be given out starting on Monday, Dec. 7, through Saturday, Dec. 19. — from the Operation Christmas committee ••• ST. CROIX FALLS - In order to promote community outreach, members of the St. Croix Falls High School Student Council will be trick-or-treating for canned goods this Halloween. The canned goods collected will be donated to the St. Croix Falls food shelf, in efforts to support those in need for the upcoming holiday season. This will be the second year the student council has participated in this activity, collecting over 500 items last year. The support they received from the community was great last year, and they’d like to extend gratitude to everyone who made a contribution. They hope to collect 1,000 items for the food shelf this year and would appreciate the continuing support. If you’d like to make a contribution please have your nonperishable food items ready for a student council member to pick up on Halloween night. - with submitted information ••• SIREN – One decision was made in open session following closed-session discussion at the Monday, Oct. 26, meeting of the Siren School Board. The board approved an additional SAGE teaching position for the remainder of this school year only. Funding for the position will come from federal SAGE dollars and not from the general fund. The purpose for the position is to meet elementary classroom needs where there is need for a slight reduction in student-teacher ratios. - submitted ••• SIREN – Last year the town of Siren got a glimpse of what the Lions Club is trying to do in the park as far as Christmas displays are concerned. They struggled for the first year, and would appreciate a lot more involvement from families, schools, churches, nonprofit organizations, business people and the chamber. The Lions will start putting up displays on Tuesday, Nov. 17. If you want to join them, they have 14 campground pedestals for power and about 24 display areas. If you are interested in helping in the park, setting up a display or need more information, contact Lion Zeke at 715-349-2030. submitted •••

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H1N1 vaccine arrives more slowly than expected Polk County to hold first vaccination clinic Nov. 4 POLK COUNTY - The Polk County Health Department plans to hold its first vaccination clinic on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 2 to 6 p.m. for preschool children (6 months – 5 years of age) and parents and caregivers of children under 6 months.

School-based clinics are also planned for the month of November depending on vaccine availability. Polk County medical centers have finished vaccinating their health care workers and are distributing their limited supply of vaccine to patients in the priority groups listed above. It is anticipated that as vaccine production continues throughout November and December, there will be adequate vaccine for any person wanting it.

Vaccine development The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that the production of H1N1 vaccine is slower than it anticipated. The vaccine development process is complex and forecasting how much vaccine will be available at a certain time is challenging. Production is still in the early stages. Vaccine amounts will vary from week to week, but millions of doses of vaccine are in the pipeline. Federal, state and local public-health authorities are working hard to get vaccine out to the public as soon as it is received.

The CDC decision to distribute limited quantities of the vaccine as soon as it was available rather than waiting to ship large quantities has created challenges and frustrations for publichealth partners, health-care providers and the general public. However, it has allowed health-care professionals to start protecting high-risk people against the H1N1 virus as soon as possible.

The CDC and FDA continue to approve lots and are not cutting corners in terms of quality-control checks. The vaccine is being manufactured in the same fashion as the seasonal influenza, deeming it safe and effective. The CDC remains optimistic it will achieve the goal of making the H1N1 vaccine available to all of those who need and want it.

Wisconsin has only received small amounts of vaccine to date. Vaccine allocated to Wisconsin has been distributed throughout the state based on population. Given this current situation, H1N1 vaccine has been prioritized for high-risk groups including healthcare workers, pregnant women, preschool children and caregivers of infants less than 6 months of age.

Please visit the Polk County Flu Web site: www.polkcountyflu.com for vaccination clinic schedules as well as the latest information on H1N1 and seasonal influenza. - from Polk County Health Department

“Our clinic went very well yesterday,” said Dawn Sargent of the Burnett County Department of Health and Social Services. “The State of Wisconsin issued some new directives on who we should vaccine due to the limited availability of the H1N1 vaccine, so we had to turn away maybe 10 to 12 people who didn’t meet the new criteria. It ran better than we expected. Everyone was

very polite and appreciative. As soon as more vaccine is received, those directives will be lifted so we should be able to vaccinate a larger target group next time.”

Sargent said Webster School District did a “fantastic job,” with some of the school’s National Honor Society students and football players helping to direct traffic.

“We had a list of great community volunteers who helped make this clinic run smoothly,” she said.

H1N1/from page 1 most likely to develop complications with antiviral medications such as Tamiflu or Relenza.”

Swenson said that she’s aware of just two or three H1N1 cases locally that required hospitalization.

“Thankfully, thus far the illness has been relatively mild, but it can cause complications in people with underlying health conditions,” Swenson said.

No budget at Unity Residents vote down tax levy; special meeting Oct. 29

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — In a highly unusual turn of events, residents in the Unity School District attending the Oct. 26 annual meeting of the district voted to not approve the tax levy to fund the 2009-10 budget.

“In my tenure here,” said school board President Deb Peterson, “This has never happened.” Another individual, who has been a district employee for 35 years, said she has never before seen voters turn down the levy.

Of the 41 eligible voters at Monday night’s meeting, 26 voted against the levy, with 15 in favor. Voting was by anonymous ballot, with district residents eligible to vote.

State statutes require each district to adopt a budget and tax levy by Nov. 1.

A special meeting of the school board has been set for Thursday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m. to look at options for an approved levy by the deadline.

The options, district Administrator Brandon Robinson said Tuesday, include adopting the same budget and tax levy, or to adjust it. School administra-

tion will be pulling together information for the board to discuss.

The tax levy that was presented, at $10,263,553, was the maximum allowed under the state revenue caps, representing a 4.74-percent increase over last year.

The total expenditures, however, are up 2.8 percent over last year.

The taxing mill rate in the proposed budget was 9.15, up from 8.31 last year.

This means that school taxes on property valued at $100,000 would be $915, compared to $831 last year.

Primarily, said Robinson, the levy increase is due to a 15-percent decrease in state funding and a 4.75-percent drop in property values. Because of this, he said, maintaining the same tax levy as last year and ignoring increases in fixed costs such as energy and transportation would still mean an increase in the tax levy.

Questions raised Several questions and concerns were raised before the call for a vote on the budget was made.

One man in the audience commented on a story in the paper relating that the Grantsburg School District planned to levy below the maximum allowed, ask-

See No Budget, page 14

Waiting on vaccine Burnett and Polk health officials are anxiously awaiting more vaccine - as are most health departments, physicians and hospitals across the nation.

Health officials nationwide have known about the rising number of H1N1 cases since early summer. Wisconsin confirmed more than 2,000 cases statewide in June and continues to be a state with more reported cases than any other state. Some health officials claim that’s because more testing is being done in Wisconsin.

The federal government had initially said 40 million doses would be available by this time, according to abcnews.com, but in reality, only one-fourth – about 11 million – of those are out. About 150 million doses will be needed to cover all Americans. The government ordered 250 million doses, with 16.5 million doses expected to be out the door this week.

“The health department and the local providers are hoping to get people vaccinated as soon as it becomes more readily available,” Swenson noted. “In the meantime, people can continue diligent hand washing, covering their coughs, and staying home when they feel ill to help stay healthy and slow the spread of the virus.”

For daily reports on the H1N1 situation locally, along with scheduling of vaccination clinics, go to the Leader Web site, www.the-leader.net - and click on the links on the lefthand side of the page.

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A large group gathered in the media center at Unity for the annual meeting.

Questions and concerns regarding the 2009-10 budget and its impact on property taxes were the focus of the meeting. – Photos by Mary Stirrat

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County health insurance premiums lowered

Pay increase recommended for managers

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – The health insurance premiums for Polk County employees will have a 5.3-percent decrease in 2010.

The decrease in premiums, 90-percent of which are paid by the county, will lower the county’s health insurance fund and contribute $250,000 to the 2010 budget. The action was taken by the personnel committee at its Oct. 22 meeting. The committee also recommended that the nonrepresented (nonunion) employees receive the same cost of living pay increase that the unionized employees are receiving. The actions were taken at the same meeting that proposed a plan for hiring an interim administrative coordinator.

Polk County operates its own health insurance plan, contracting with HealthPartners to administer the claims. The county maintains a health insurance fund to cover claims. That fund balance rose above $2 million in August 2007 and has stayed above that level since, even though there has not been a premium increase for several years.

The committee and employee relations director Andrea Jerrick reviewed the claims history for the current year before making the final decision on the 2010 premiums. Jerrick reported that claims are currently running at 86 percent of the expected level. The decrease

in premiums could lower the fund balance to $1.5 million, a level the committee felt was acceptable.

The transfer of funds from the health plan to the 2010 budget was first proposed when the county was looking at a $3 million shortfall. When the budget was reviewed, errors were found that lowered that shortfall.

“It’s a new situation now,” committee Chair Russ Arcand said. “We are not millions short. I would not decrease the premium at all.”

The committee approved the premium decrease by a voice vote. Premiums can be raised at any time if the committee feels the reserves are too low.

Nonrep pay increases Most of the 544 Polk County employees are represented by unions. That group is covered by a three-year contract that grants them a cost of living pay increase of just under 3 percent each year through 2011. (In 2010 wages will increase 1.5 percent in January and again in July for an actual increase of 2.68-percent for the year.)

About 60 employees, mostly department heads and supervisors, are not represented by unions. Their COLA pay increases are determined each year by the county board at a level recommended by the personnel committee.

With a projected budget shortfall, the 2010 proposed personnel budget included no pay increase for the nonreps. The committee took action Thursday on a resolution to give these employees the same COLA increase as the union members.

“I think the increase is fair,” committee member Herschel Brown said. “We need to pay good money for good talent. Otherwise, there is no incentive for employees to take management positions. We will not keep in the top positions.”

“Nobody else gave up anything, not the county board members, not the unions,” member Gerald Newville said. “This is a good faith thanks for the nonreps.”

Jerrick said that as the wages start bumping into their supervisors, there are less applications for nonrep jobs.

She said that the COLA increase would cost about $70,000.

There was discussion about limiting the maximum increase since the higher-paid employees receive a larger dollar amount with a percentage raise. Arcand made a motion, seconded by Brown, to limit the pay increase to a maximum of $1,500 per person. That would have put a limit on those paid more than $55,000 per year. In that group are all department heads except the Veterans Service officer. The motion was defeated by a vote of two to three, with Rediske, Newville, and Patricia Schmidt voting no.

The main motion to recommend the nonrep pay increase was then approved by a vote of three to two, with Rediske and Schmidt opposed.

The recommendation now goes to the November county board meeting as an amendment to the proposed 2010 budget.

Golden Age Manor in the black Will shift funds to county for 2010 budget

by Gregg Westigard AMERY – Golden Age Manor, Polk County’s nursing home in Amery, is profitable again so far this year, according to financial figures released at the monthly meeting of the GAM governing committee, Wednesday, Oct. 21.

The net income for the home through the end of September is $237,646. It was also reported at the meeting that a long-planned recarpeting project will start soon, that an old debt has been collected, and that GAM will transfer money to the county’s 2010 budget.

The home is showing revenues of $5.4 million through Sept. 30 and expenses of $5.1 million. The fig-

ures are almost identical to those for the same period in 2008. The only change in revenues was the inclusion of a one-time state payment of $695,842 in 2008 and the early receipt of a regular state payment of $369,594 in 2009. The state reimburses government nursing homes to cover operating losses. GAM Administrator Gary Taxdahl said he expects the year-end profit to be about $238,000. He reported that the occupancy rate for September was 91.5 percent, down from the goal of 94 percent.

GAM had a profit of $794,313 in 2008 but that includes the $695,842 payment that the home will not collect this year. The profitable years follow a number of years where operating losses needed to be covered by transfers from the county’s general fund. The last transfer to GAM, $588,832, occurred in 2007 to cover loss through 2006. GAM transferred funds to the county at the start of 2009 and is scheduled to contribute $100,000

to the county in 2010.

The home showed a loss of $103,445 in 2007, but half of that loss has just been collected after a long court action. In the fall of 2007, the county had filed a claim against the estate of Eileen Olson, claiming that assets of the nursing home resident that should have paid for her care were transferred to others. The county claimed it was owed $53,995 for that care. The case has now been settled, and the county has just received a check for $55,000 from the Olson estate.

With money ahead, Golden Age Manor is moving forward with some planned capital improvements. Taxdahl reported that carpets will be shipped in early November, and the installation will soon start. He said that replacement of the 50-year-old windows is at a standstill until information is received on stimulus money and that project will need to wait until spring and warmer weather.

ceived desire of county board members to bring some direction to county government. A resolution will be presented to the November meeting of the county board which could start the search to fill the new position.

“We need an interim administrator,” Rediske said.

“Someone to serve a limited time and get the messy changes out of the way. We should look for the right person, someone with experience and skills. That person would not be permanent and not building their own base. This could be done quickly.”

“The board should set policy and the administrator carries it out,” Newville said. “The county is a big corporation. No one is administering it. I think a great number on the board want action taken. I think things went on last month that should not have happened as they did. We need an administrator soon.”

The committee came to a consensus that the person should have the title of administrative coordinator, with duties set by the county, rather than a county adminis-

trator with powers defined by statute. The person would be experienced, an outsider, and someone who would not hold the position after the interim period.

An experienced outsider could do the difficult things and make the changes needed.

Much of the talk was about the changing role of the county board members and committees, with less emphasis on overseeing operations. Newville said the interim position would tie in with the redistricting the next board will do after the 2010 census, including the size of the next board.

The task of developing the details of the proposed interim administrative coordinator, with a set of goals, was assigned to Rediske, employee relations director Andrea Jerrick, and corporation counsel Jeff Fuge.

Personnel has been working on a county management proposal for several months.

Jerrick ended the discussion on the issue by saying “I think we are there.”

Personnel recommends interim administrator

Favors experienced, limited-term county manager

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – Wanted: an experienced manager to serve as interim Polk County administrative coordinator. Prefer a recently retired or soon to retire person with background in county government operations. Job will be limited term (one to two years).

This is the recommendation of the personnel committee after an ongoing discussion on how to bring some form of central management to Polk County. Supervisor Keith Rediske laid out the idea partway through the committee’s meeting Thursday, Oct. 22. The other four committee members, Patricia Schmidt, Herschel Brown, Gerald Newville and Russ Arcand, had been discussing a range of options. Suddenly all five were on board for an idea that could be acted on rapidly and solve a per-

Habitat receives grants

On Oct. 19, Susan Roeder and her assistant, Mary Ann Ring, from Andersen Corporation, came to the Amery Habitat home to get a tour and view the Andersen windows the corporation donated for this build.

Andersen’s also supplied windows for the new Siren Habitat home this year. Burnett and Polk counties are very fortunate to have such support for these homes and families. Both Habitat county groups are working hard to complete these houses now, as well as find new families for their 2010 builds.

Please contact the offices for more information: Burnett office: 715-349-7477; Polk office: 715-268-6589; Web site: www.wildrivershabitat.org Shown (L to R): Jerry Livingston, Carolyn Stone, John Collins, Roeder and Ring.

Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, serving Burnett and Polk counties, recently received two very special visits. Trudy Popenhagen, Xcel Energy, arrived at the Amery Habitat home in early October to present a $2,500 grant for the group. This grant will be used to cover many of the electrical components costs in the home. Present to accept this generous donation were (L to R) Sarah Feidler, Becky Sunde, Carolyn Stone, and holding the check is Popenhagen. - Special photos

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Judge mystified in sentencing gifted young athlete

Anthony DiLoreto receives 90 days in jail for helping to rob Danbury bank

by Sherill Summer SIREN - “This is a mystery!” Judge Ken Kutz told Anthony J. DiLoreto prior to sentencing the 19-year-old gifted athlete. “On paper, you shouldn’t be here.”

But the tall 19-year-old from Minnetonka, Minn., faced Kutz last Thursday, Oct. 22, to receive his sentence for a no-contest plea to charges of robbing the Bremer Bank in Danbury on Aug. 16, 2008, and a guilty plea to possessing burglary tools.

Kutz agreed that DiLoreto was not much of a risk to society during sentencing, but that any sentence had to provide a deterrent for anyone else thinking of robbing a bank.

DiLoreto’s sentence was withheld, and he was placed on the maximum probation of three years. He is to serve a 90-day jail sentence that will be served over the three summer’s of his probation. He was also ordered to 100 hours of community service in Burnett County with Restorative Justice if the victims were willing. He also had to provide a DNA sample and pay court costs.

The sentence hearing was one more opportunity for DiLoreto’s family and friends and victims of the robbery to understand why a youth, gifted with height and enough athleticism to earn a full basketball scholarship at California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, Calif., would drive Melvin Fletcher, the now 17-year-old young man who DiLoreto thought was homeless, to

A channel 9 FoxNews media truck was parked outside the Burnett County Courthouse on Thursday, Oct. 22, to tape footage of Anthony DiLoreto’s sentencing for two charges stemming from an Aug. 16, 2008, bank robbery. – Photos by Sherill Summer

Charges against Mehtala filed

by Sherill Summer SIREN - A Superior man is being charged in Burnett County after DNA evidence linked him to an unsolved sexual assault in Burnett County.

Craig A. Mehtala, 28, is also facing three second-degree sexual assault charges in Douglas County.

Formal charges were filed against Mehtala on Thursday, Oct. 22, in Burnett County. He is charged with second-degree sexual assault, felony C and agCraig A. Mehtala gravated battery, felony H. According to a police report, on July 1, 2006, a woman was assaulted in a ditch along the highway in Meenon Township.

Reportedly, the woman had left a bar after the bar closed and was walking to her cabin when a man jumped her from behind, slamming her onto the roadway hard enough to break her breastbone and finger.

The woman was then dragged to the ditch and forcibly raped.

The description of the man matches Mehtala, and he was living in Burnett County at the time.

The account of the Burnett County incident is similar to at least two of the alleged rapes in Superior as they all involve women walking alone at night.

Mehtala currently lives in Superior.

Mehtala is scheduled for an initial appearance in Burnett County on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and an arraignment in Douglas County on Monday, Nov. 2.

Anthony DiLoreto shown during his sentence hearing on Oct. 22. DiLoreto was involved in the Aug. 16, 2008, bank robbery in Danbury. His sentence was withheld and he was placed on a threeyear probation. DiLoreto was about to start California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, Calif., on a full basketball scholarship when he drove his accomplice to Danbury to rob the bank.

Instead, he has just started school at Utah State University where he is expected to play basketball.

Danbury to rob a bank, fully knowing that Fletcher had a short-barreled shotgun with him that he was planning to use during the robbery.

DiLoreto, after all, earned good grades in school, had a supportive family and the robbery occurred only a couple of weeks before he was scheduled to leave for California.

Fletcher had gun It was Fletcher who pointed the unloaded gun at the bank tellers and politely demanded money, for which he received an eight-year stayed prison sentence with a year of jail time in May. And victims of the robbery, who endured the robbery, and Glen Meier, manager of Bremer Bank, asked for a similar sentence for DeLoreto because he was just as involved in the robbery, pointing out that Fletcher likely could not have robbed the bank if DiLoreto didn’t provide the ride to Danbury, not to mention the complicit encouragement of helping Fletcher with his plans.

Meier and the victims also pointed out that shortly before the robbery, while Fletcher was already watching the bank from the tall grass, DiLoreto entered the bank, and instead of tipping off the bank tellers, he inquired about opening a student checking account.

County considers moving veterans office

by Sherill Summer SIREN - An item on the administration committee agenda brought more than a dozen veterans to the Burnett County Government Center on Monday, Oct. 26.

The agenda item was whether or not to move the veterans service office in with the aging and disability resource center.

There is some cost savings for the county if the office is moved into ADRC because the veterans affairs office can share secretary staff with ADRC. Burnett County Veterans Office staffs one county veterans service officer and a full-time secretary. The ADRC also has a secretary and combining staff would save $38,000.

Already three counties have combined the two offices, including Barron County.

The current limited-term CVSO in Burnett County, Chris Sower, strongly disagrees that any cost savings are worth the disruption of the county veterans office that brought $4.4 million in pensions and compensation into Burnett County last year. He argues that many veterans are not old or disabled and would not fit with the ADRC targeted population, and the veterans office secretary has specialized duties that are not common to the secretary staff in ADRC. The opinion of the veterans that spoke during the public hearing echoed Sower’s position that the office should stay where it is at, separate from ADRC. No action was taken on the agenda item. Instead the issue will go before the whole board at a policy planning meeting.

According to the police reports, he then went to put gas in the car at Log Cabin Store and left without paying for the gas and drove back to Minnetonka, Minn.

Fletcher, unaware that DiLoreto had started back toward home, robbed the bank as planned, although he did not force the employees into the vault and secure them with duct tape. After he left the bank, he was forced to walk toward Minnesota.

Fletcher was arrested a short time later west of Danbury.

Still trying to find DiLoreto’s motive, Kutz asked DiLoreto outright, “Why did you do it?”

After a minute to a minute-and-a-half silence, DiLoreto eventually stumbled through an answer indicating that he was trying to help a friend.

Kutz also received a somewhat vague answer after asking why he shouldn’t impose a prison sentence, again after a long silence during which the full courtroom watch DiLoreto struggle to provide an answer.

Potentially it was the testimony of a psychiatrist who interviewed DiLoreto to determine his psychiatric profile that provided the most concrete insights to DiLoreto’s actions. DiLoreto was described as ridged and simplistic, immature, naive, with the insight of a rock. He was described as getting into something that he didn’t understand and didn’t have an explanation for. He was also described as having very little memory of the day at all.

As crushing as the description was, the psychiatrist also determined that DiLoreto was unlikely to do anything like this again.

A final note. DiLoreto lost his full scholarship to Caltech as a result of his felony charges. A year later he was offered a basketball scholarship at Utah State University. The basketball coach there testified earlier in the hearing that Utah State had a reputation for giving second chances.

A news crew from channel 9 Fox News set up inside the B u r n e t t C o u n t y Courthouse for the sentence hearing of Anthony DiLoreto who was sentenced for his involvement in the Aug. 16, 2008, bank robbery.

“Christmas in a BAAG” holiday happening

The Burnett Area Arts Group is offering this winsome 3-foot-high bear, carved by chain-saw artist Bronson Fischer, to someone whose name will be drawn on Sat., Dec. 5, at BAAG’s annual Christmas in a BAAG holiday arts happening. Tickets are on sale at North Wind Arts in Siren. For info, call 715349-8448. – Photo submitted

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Area Lutherans continue to meet on ELCA decision

by Wayne M. Anderson GRANTSBURG – The number of disaffected Lutherans upset with the new policy of allowing practicing gay and lesbian pastors in their pulpits is growing larger every week.

More than 125 area Lutherans, from 10 churches, gathered again last Sunday to discuss their options.

Their first meeting on October 18 saw some 80 people from five churches. The growing group is seeking ways to separate from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America organization.

By a narrow vote last August the ELCA voted at their national convention in Minneapolis to allow the ordination of practicing gay and lesbian ministers, who are in a “committed relationship.”

The controversial change in this Lutheran practice stunned parishioners country wide and rocked local churches.

Members of local Lutheran churches, as well as churches across the country, are now meeting regularly to decide whether to separate from the ELCA organization or leave their congregations and form a new church.

“I am overwhelmed by the amount of interest,” said Terry Swenson, Grantsburg, who is a leader on the group’s steering committee seeking to start a new church.

“Everybody in here is a member of a different congregation, and they know they can’t stay within the ELCA framework,” Swenson said.

The standing-room-only crowd heard from Amery Pastor Eric Christenson, a representative of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations governing body. The group has invited several governing bodies to come and present their views and requirements for membership.

Local church members, as well as reports from other Wisconsin churches, are

The Rev. Jody Walter, of Frederic, (left) invited Brent Blomberg, of Grantsburg, and other disaffected Lutherans to commune with his church in Frederic, while Lutherans decide when to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. More than 125 people from 10 area churches met Sunday, contemplating whether to leave the ELCA. – Photo by Wayne Anderson exploring ways to divorce from the ELCA. “There’s a group of 35 ELCA pastors who are disappointed with the ELCA vote,” said Swenson. “They have scheduled a meeting in Eau Claire to plot their strategy for pulling out of the ELCA.” Some members said their dismay comes directly over the recent gay vote.

“I’m here because I don’t believe in practicing homosexuals in the pulpit,” said Gene Gronlund, of Grantsburg. “I read the passage out of Romans where it strictly condemns homosexuality. We can welcome them in our congregation, we can love them, but we don’t want them in our leadership.”

Others said the issue is also about their

personal view of Holy Scripture and traditional Lutheran teachings.

Our concern is “about the church moving away from Scripture,” said David Dahlberg, a member of Bethany Lutheran Church of Grantsburg. He said he and many are concerned with a growing liberal “social agenda.”

But this move is “not about politics,” he stressed. “It’s not about conservatives versus liberals. It’s about following the Word of God versus straying from it.”

This is a Christian, Lutheran matter and not one “about Democrats and Republicans.”

Other Lutherans, and those of different denominations, also attended the afternoon meeting to show their support.

“I just saw the (news) notice and I came on my own initiative,” said the Rev. Jody Walter, of Frederic and a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

“Basically we recognize that there is a problem,” he said. “There are a lot of people in transition. We’re open to providing what assistance we can.”

The group decided to return to their respective churches and request that their congregations formally separate from the ELCA. If that request is unsuccessful, then they will quit their church membership and join together to form a new congregation.

In the meantime, they plan to meet again next Sunday at the Crex Convention Center in Grantsburg to hear from representatives from the American Association of Lutheran Churches or Lutheran CORE. The meeting is open to the public. For more information call: 715-689-2839.

Frederic High School Classes of 1942 – 1946

The Frederic High School Classes of 1942 – 1946 met at the home of Julie and Richard Leepart in Forest Lake, Minn., on July 16. Shown back row (L to R) are Bernice Amundson Maas, 1944; Joyce Schmidt Rose, 1944; Marjorie Soderberg Friberg, 1944; Dorothy Wahlquist Hanle, 1943; Violet Taylor Linton, 1943 and Mabel Fisk Kimmes, 1944. Seated: Wilma Christianson Hancock, 1944; Willys Thomson, 1942; Frances Peterson Thomson, 1945 and Lucille Fisk Brask, 1942. – Photo submitted

Luck Lions honor member Tam Howie received the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, the highest award given to a Lions Club member, at a recent meeting of the Luck Lions. Presenting the award was District Governor Ray Stanley. The award signifies “exemplary service to his club and the community for which it serves.” Howie has been a member of the Luck Lions Club for more than 20 years.

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The Luck Lions Club welcomed Gary Erickson as a new member at a recent meeting. Welcoming Erickson to the club was Lions District Governor Ray Stanley. - Special photos

by Sherill Summer SIREN - The final brief in the case of the State vs. Kyle Lee Huggett was filed last Tuesday, Oct. 20, with the Wisconsin Appeals Court by the state.

As with the first brief filed by the state, the final brief was submitted by Assistant Attorney General James M. Freimuth.

The appeals process in the shootingdeath case has been methodical, with specific due dates to adhere to.

From here on out, however, the case is not on a stringent schedule, according to the clerk of appeals court, David Schanker. All of the court records from the circuit court in Burnett County – as well as the three briefs filed for the appeal judges – will now be forwarded to the appeals court judges, and they will look at the case when they can. However, there is no way to know how many other cases are in front of it or if they are in fact looking it over. It could be months, Schanker warned.

Apart from a couple of days of notice to the clerk of appeals court that a decision is eminent, the two parties will be notified after a decision is made and the decision will be placed online within the day.

Unless the appeals court overturns Judge James Babbitt, the second-degree intentional homicide charge against Huggett is dismissed with prejudice, meaning that Huggett cannot be charged for the shooting in criminal court again.

Comparable evidence As with the first brief filed by Freimuth, the state argues that there is comparable evidence to the two missing voice mail messages available since there was threatening text messages from Peach preserved from the night of the shooting that can be used to convey his anger toward Huggett.

Freimuth also cites precedence case that indicates that the preferred remedy when evidence is lost is to instruct the jury to consider the missing evidence.

Much of Freimuth’s final brief, as with the two before it, notes the main point of contention the court of appeals must consider is whether there should be one dueprocess test or two when deciding if there is a due process violation. Deciding if there is one or two tests might determine if the destruction of exculpatory evidence is a due process violation, even if the sheriff’s department did not demonstrate bad faith.

There are a couple of cases from around the country that deal with due process, California vs. Trombetta and Arizona vs. Youngblood. Both cases were eventually heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. A case in Wisconsin, State vs. Greenwold, later interpreted both Trombetta and Youngblood and identified two different due-process tests.

Freimuth indicated the Wisconsin Supreme Court might want to weigh in on the first brief and did it again in his final brief explaining that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has never addressed the correctness of the State vs. Greenwold that identifies two separate tests when many states interpret only one dueprocess test.

A final issue raised by Freimuth is whether or not the appeals court can consider the correctness of State vs. Greenwold.

Huggett’s defense attorney argued that the appeals court could not decide if Greenwold is correct because the issue was not brought up in the circuit court.

Timeline Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008 Kyle Huggett and his girlfriend, John Peach’s former girlfriend Amy Kerbel, and her 5-year-old son with John Peach, are at the residence they shared in rural Danbury.

For the last several days, Huggett, Kerbel and Peach had conversed with each other, mostly through text messages. The messages between Peach and Huggett were increasingly antagonistic.

An intoxicated Peach watched the Packers lose a playoff game that afternoon. He left text messages and voice mail messages on both Huggett and Kerbel’s cell phone, threatening to come to their residence to settle the ongoing dispute physically.

Huggett and Kerbel consider calling law enforcement, but do not until Peach is at the residence with at least one other person.

Kerbel calls 911 from a back bedroom while Huggett loads a handgun stored in the basement.

Peach calls from the driveway, and when there is no response, he breaks through a locked door and enters the residence where he is shot twice by Huggett.

Peach collapses in the driveway and is pronounced dead at the scene.

Peach is unarmed at the time of the shooting.

Huggett is arrested; he claims self-defense.

Kerbel tells law enforcement about the series of text messages and voice mail messages. She plays the voice mail left the Peach shortly before he arrived at the home.

Officers confiscate Kerbel’s phone. Kerbel gives the officer her pass code to retrieve the voice mail left by Peach.

Officers also confiscate Huggett’s phone.

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Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 The Burnett County Sheriff’s Department issues a subpoena to Alltel for records from Huggett and Kerbel.

Records from Peach’s phone are also subpoenaed.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 A search warrant is obtained to search for evidence stored on the phones.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Huggett is charged with second-degree intentional homicide.

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Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 Huggett’s defense attorney files a motion to dismiss charges.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 Judge James Babbitt orders Huggett, Peach and Kerbel’s cell phones be sent to the Wisconsin State Crime Lab for analysis to determine if more information could be retrieved from the phone.

Friday, May 29, 2009 Judge James Babbitt dismisses Huggett’s case after the crime lab failed to retrieve any more information from the phones.

Monday, June 29, 2009 A notice of appeal was filed in the Burnett County Circuit Court.

Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 James Freimuth submits the prosecution’s argument to the court of appeals.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 Craig Mastantuono submits the defense’s argument to the court of appeals.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 James Freimuth submits the final argument to the court of appeals.

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Four-day workweek approved SHELL LAKE – The Washburn County Veterans Service Office and Highway Department are officially down to four-day workweeks, after the county board approved the request Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Elliott Building, Shell Lake. Both offices had moved from five to four days on a trial basis, to save not only on utilities and overtime, but also to accommodate veterans who work full time or attend school, who might not have been able to access the office. - Washburn County Register Body of lost kayaker found SUPERIOR - Authorities searching for a 48-year-old Milwaukee Public Schools teacher, missing after kayaking on Lake Superior in Minnesota, said a life jacket and wallet containing the man’s identification washed ashore early Saturday afternoon. The items were found near the Split Rock Lighthouse near Two Harbors, Minn., an area where Douglas R. Winter had been kayaking on Monday, Lake County, Minn., Sheriff Carey Johnson said. On Tuesday, Winter’s orange and white kayak was found bobbing on the water about 2 p.m. along a Lake Superior beach just north of Twin Points, about an hour north of Duluth.

Winter is a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher and experienced kayaker, a friend and the school district said Saturday. He was last heard from about 8:40 p.m.

Monday when he called a friend to tell her that he was on Lake Superior about two to three miles from shore, could not see land and the waves were getting fairly large, the sheriff’s department said. - Superior Telegram Telemark membership votes to cease operation CABLE - More than 160 people from the Telemark Interval Owner’s Association, including the board of directors and the general manager/controller, along with a group of Telemark employees from the Telemark Resort and Convention Center staff, met Saturday, Oct. 17, for their annual meeting. Of paramount importance was a resolution put forth by the board that proposed that “In the absence of membership approval of a purchase agreement for the Telemark Lodge and associated property by March 1, 2010, do you support a resolution by the board of directors to cease the operation of Telemark Lodge on or before March 31, 2010?” The membership passed the resolution, even though there is ongoing interest in and potential for a sale. Gary Crandall, president of the board of directors, spoke to the members about the rising cost of doing business and the scarcity of capital to maintain the building and infrastructure, as well as the difficulty in securing low-interest financial resources, while member fee levels continue to rise. Crandall also addressed the “optimistic” side of things, citing the focused efforts to market the resort, the due diligence discussions with Telemark Partners, LLC., who are negotiating to buy the resort, and the focused board efforts on a “future (that) will present the TIOA with new challenges and opportunities.” - Sawyer County Record Man pleads guilty to police battery PIERCE COUNTY - An Ellsworth man pled guilty Monday in Pierce County Circuit Court to battery of a police officer. James E. Peterson, 75, was placed on a deferred prosecution agreement for one year. Terms of the agreement call for Peterson to follow through with recommended counseling and not commit any crimes. If he does, the charge will be dismissed. The charge stems from an incident in February in which Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy Jean Spletstoser went to visit a tenant of Peterson’s. According to the criminal complaint, the tenant was claiming Peterson stopped by the farm the tenant was living at and yelled at him about neglecting Peterson’s horses on the farm. Spletstoser, who is the sheriff’s department humane officer, looked at the horses and said in her report the barn was clean, along with all the stalls, and “there was no signs of neglect on any of the horses.” Spletstoser went to Peterson’s residence two days later to get his side of the story. When initially asked about the incident, Peterson responded with “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” After a brief interruption, she pressed Peterson further on the alleged neglect of the horses. Peterson believed there was neglect and he would be calling a veterinarian. - rivertowns.net

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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

Bartender charged BARRON - The Barron County District Attorney’s Office has filed a felony second-degree sexual assault charge against a Chetek man after he allegedly served a woman a drink and then touched her in an intimate manner. Thomas R. Holbrook, 62, made his initial court appearance Oct. 14 before Judge Jim Babbitt. A $10,000 signature bond was established with a condition that the defendant have no contact with the alleged victim. A 23-year-old woman told authorities that she had been at the VFW where the defendant was bartending when the incident occurred. She alleged that Holbrook had served her an alcoholic drink called a “dreamsickle.” Even though she had eaten dinner that evening and only consumed about a quarter of the dreamsickle, she became severely disorientated and had trouble making her way to the bathroom to vomit.

The 23-year-old alleged that, after she exited the bathroom, the defendant touched her inappropriately over her jeans and also kissed her cheek without consent. She also reported that Holbrook was closing the bar and cleaned up the vomit around this time. The defendant then drove the woman home, she said. Due to several of these factors, including that she lost consciousness after consuming a small amount of a beverage, the woman accused the bartender of having possibly drugged her. - Barron County News-Shield

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Letters t o t h e e d i t o r Live with wrongdoing

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I’ve read a lot of stories that have gotten to me and I always say, “I’m going to write on this story.” Those are the ones that have outraged me, but this one (“State will pay to rebuild a killer’s face”) not only is an outrageous story but I also take it quite personal.

The state feels it to be inhumane to continue to let him go through life this way.

First off, did the victims in this story have a second chance? Will the living victims have a second chance? If you answered no, you’re correct. The killer in question at this point should be treated like a dog. When a dog has bitten a human, they are put down. The killer treated the victim like a dog. Need I say much more? Sure, the state may pay for the mental anguish that the poor child has and will be going through for the rest of her life, but she has no second chance to get her mom back!

I can think of plenty of programs out there that the state should be stepping in to help pay for, but one of them is not continuously making us, as taxpayers, a victim.

I also take this very personal for I was a victim of abuse. I begged for help, the doors got closed, and to this day the doors are closed. When will the state come in and hand me a check to eliminate my physical scars? I didn’t have a choice then and my choices are limited today. The only way I’ll be able to rebuild my life, the way it was suppose to be, is to win the lottery. Let the killer have the same chances.

To the mother of the killer, I do feel for you, but only as a mom, but no more can I understand giving candy to a child after you’ve scolded them for a deed done wrong. He should have to live with his wrongdoing.

I read Pat Cremin’s letter to the editor regarding the middle school football trip from last week. I am outraged that something like this would be allowed to be put into the paper without any sort of fact checking on the part of the paper. The last thing we need, as a school, right now is more negative press.

First of all, Pat never came to school to express any concerns about the ride, nor did he report anything to Terry Connell.

I’m not sure how he would expect that any action be taken if he does not let us know that something occurred. Secondly, I have watched the video from the bus and do not see any behavior that is out of the ordinary for middle school boys. I saw a student yell out of a window, not “hanging out the window,” as Pat indicated. When the students were asked to shut the window, they did so. There was some horseplay in the aisle while they were loading equipment, which I agree does not need to happen, but again, these are middle school boys. They stopped when they were directed to stop.

All this occurred while the bus was parked in front of the school before the team left.

I don’t see how an unsafe driving situation could be present when the bus was not moving and Pat was not actually driving.

He indicated that this occurred “while the bus was moving.” This is absolutely not true.

There were a couple of times during the ride that the students became a little loud.

It was certainly not to the point where one would expect “ears to bleed.” When asked to stop they did. At no time did I see anywhere near 75 percent of the students misbehaving in any way. I did not observe any behavior that would warrant pulling the bus over or require such a scathing letter to the editor. During this time he also did not share his concerns with the coaches on the bus or ask them to intervene. They asked the kids to quiet down a few times on their own, but not as a result of a complaint from the driver. I would think as a professional driver he would know enough to request that the adults on the bus assist him with any behavior needs, should they truly be present.

I also take issue with him bringing up such serious allegations as sexual activity, fireworks being fired from the bus, fist fights and students taking bowel movements on the bus. While I cannot speak for the bus activities before my time in Siren, I can assure you that none of these activities have taken place since I started working here. Thus this information had no business being in the letter, other than to artificially sensationalize the situation.

He also states that the administration does little or nothing with complaints from drivers. I do not believe that is true. I personally work through several bus consequence slips during any given week.

Students are given appropriate consequences for their behavior. Should the drivers not choose to submit the behavior write-ups to the office, I don’t see how we could possibly be expected to act on something. He also stated that the school installed cameras into the buses. Is that not a proactive approach to working on bus behavior? I have watched a large percentage of the camera footage from that night. I think the middle school boys were being middle school boys. I did not find anything that warranted this letter.

Once again a situation at the school has unjustifiably been blown out of proportion.

Penny Booth-Pogreba Cushing

Unwarranted shadow I read with great curiosity the letter written by Mr. Cremin with regards to the safety and behavior of students on charter bus trips to athletic events. I must say, the experiences highlighted in Mr. Cremin’s letter are a far cry from the experiences I have encountered throughout my 20-plus years of coaching and my nearly 10 years of being a bus driver. I have no doubt that students can exhibit some level of enthusiasm that many adults find unsettling, but the reality is that at no time have I ever felt that the students were jeopardizing the safety of myself or any of the coaches or athletes on the bus.

The reality is that for many of our young athletes, the trips to and from events are more memorable than the games or events attended. I know that in most cases, the conversations traveling to and from events are as rewarding and enriching to the athlete as they are for the coaches. I cherish the time with the kids to talk in an informal setting about any and all issues that they find pertinent.

I feel Mr. Cremin’s experience, and his rather broad generalizations about the behavior of kids, are very unfortunate. My job is enriched by their enthusiasm, and it is what keeps me going. I can’t imagine a trip without “The Song That Never ends,” or the laughter and excitement that is youth. I have always felt as a coach, and a driver, that I have complete control of the situation, and react appropriately when necessary.

Please, do not cast an unwarranted shadow on the students, coaches, drivers and administration of Siren Schools based on Mr. Cremin’s letter. There are many wonderful people doing a good job to provide a safe and valuable experience for our young people, and truth be known, they are a great group of people to hang out with.

Respectfully, Wayne K. Koball, Ed.S. Math and science Head boys and girls track coach Siren

Jason R. Wilhelm Middle School Principal Siren School District Siren

Good grief I’m sad that Lutherans may split over a decision to ordain gay pastors. Two reasons: First is the history of splitting of religious denominations. Good grief! The church has been doing that for centuries and the reasons often look silly in historical perspective. The sadness is seeing how much

Unsolicited advice Having no real risk factors and actually considered “low-risk” due to things such as lifestyle and being in my thirties, let’s just say that I wasn’t exactly prepared for the doctor to lay her hand across my back and inform me that I had breast cancer.

I have about a million things (give or take a hundred thousand) that I could say about this ongoing experience of having had cancer; some wonderful, some horrifying, a handful extremely painful, and a few downright funny. One thing I’ve learned is that some people feel tremendously uncomfortable around a person who has cancer. This discomfort, in turn, causes them to act strangely. Mainly, they pretend nothing out of the ordinary is happening.

Here’s a suggestion. Don’t do that.

I choose to believe that the reason that some people ignore people with cancer is that they don’t know what to do or say.

To help alleviate this, I thought I’d offer some suggestions. What to do.

Call, send a card, write a letter. Tell the person something specific that you admire or appreciate about them. (Written messages can be read and reread over the weeks and months to come.)

Offer to do a specific task, or, just do it.

Do the grocery shopping, bring over a meal, mow the lawn, weed the garden, clean the house (or hire a service to do it), do the laundry, shovel the walk, do the dishes. People with cancer might find it difficult to ask for the help they need.

And, it’s often hard to know what is intended by vague statements like, “Let me know if I can do anything.”

Listen. Allow the person to talk, cry, vent, sob. Listen without trying to offer solutions. Just be present and focus on what they’re saying.

Give the person a change of scenery, go on a walk together, invite them to your house, take them to a movie, attend a play or musical performance, take them out to lunch.

Give the gift of stress reduction.

A massage, pedicure, facial, and the like, can go a long way to release some of the stress as well as provide opportunities for the person to feel positive about their physical self. A restorative yoga or qi gong class can be relaxing experiences, too.

If the person has children, take the kids on an outing. If the person has a spouse or partner take that person out and give them a break and the chance to talk about their experience, if they want, or just to have fun.

Speaking of fun. Find ways to incorporate laughter into their lives. Reminisce on some shared hilarity, rent a funny movie, play a CD of a favorite comedian, tell a joke, share a funny story or poem.

Act as a coordinator of offers of assistance, perhaps start a Web site where people can get information and sign up to help.

Offer to help as their advocate. Do rereligious people believe in common and how much is lost when they split, including fellowship, distraction from the mission of the church and respect in the eyes of nonreligious people. Ever wonder what Jesus would say? On a day, when irritable over the silliness of his people, he might say, “Grow up, hear my words, get a clue.”

Second is the misunderstanding of human sexual orientation. For all but the dying few with hard-core prejudice or homophobia, current scientific evidence is enough to keep minds open if not convinced that sexual orientation is a biologic difference and not a lifestyle choice. The authors of a recent scientific review concluded, “no evidence supports the exclusion of homosexuals from any group.”

Ten percent of our brothers and sisters manifest this biological difference; they include loving members of our families and contributing members of our communities, some who are open, many who dare not.

Think about it. Given all the prejudice and discrimination, the idea that 30 million

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Community Voices Laura Tiede search on treatment options, help find support groups, help compile questions the doctor’s appointments. for Accompany the person to appointments.

Support them in their treatment decisions.

Keep in mind that cancer treatments can go on for months and months. The flood of support of the first few weeks can quickly become a trickle. Two, three months out can get pretty lonely. This can be a time when the person is really getting ground down and feeling exhausted physically, emotionally and spiritually. Doing something at this point will be especially appreciated.

Finally, some people seem at a loss as to what to say and/or are afraid of saying the wrong thing. A few thoughts.

Things to say, “ I know you can do this.”

“This sucks. I’m sorry that this is happening to you.” “ I (we) love you and we will be here to help you through this.”

What not to say. Don’t share that someone you know/knew had breast cancer unless they had a positive outcome. When someone tells me that their sister/mom/neighbor had breast cancer, I’m going to ask how she’s doing. To be told that she is dead is akin to a swift sucker punch to the stomach.

Don’t minimize the experience.

“Your cancer’s not as bad as my friend’s cancer.”

“We’re all going to die of something.”

“They caught it early. It’s no big deal.”

These comments are dismissive of the absolute living hell cancer patients go through.

It dismisses the surgeries, bone scans, CAT scans, MRIs, PET scans, never-ending appointments, blood tests, procedures, missed work, the sickness, the weakness, six weeks - five days a week of radiation, chemo, long term effects. It dismisses the incredible physical, emotional, and spiritual toll. It dismisses the worry of recurrence. Personally, I have been told on four different occasions that I have cancer again. All false alarms, thankfully, but follow-up appointments continue to be terrifying. So, don’t tell a cancer patient/survivor that it’s “no big deal.” It’s all a big deal.

In the end, just remember to be gentle in your words and speak from the heart.

That’ll pretty much do it.

Laura Tiede is planning to offer a mindfulness training for cancer survivors and others.

If interested, contact her via her Web site www.ltart.com Americans have chosen a homosexual lifestyle is simply not credible.

Three decades ago, a tragic event indelibly affected my attitude toward my ELCA Lutheran church. While serving on our youth committee, I came to know a new and gifted youth pastor. He was married with two young kids. His teaching from the pulpit and during committee meetings inspired my faith as no pastor before or since. People were drawn to him and his gifts. He disappeared one day. Weeks later, a rumor spread in the congregation, “He’s gay!” He could live no longer with the secret and his personal reality was incompatible with his pastoral role. He joined a more accepting community of religious scholars. Writing brings back the grief.

Norman Jensen, M.D. Professor of Medicine University of Wisconsin Madison and Siren

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Benefits of stimulus dollars are real Over the past year and a half, Americans have experienced an unprecedented period of economic instability. Thousands of Wisconsinites lost their jobs, their homes and a lifetime of savings that had been invested in the stock market. Immediate action was necessary, and as a nation, we were presented with an opportunity for investment and potential growth.

In response to this economic downturn, Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. ARRA provided billions of dollars in tax cuts and increased federal funds for transportation projects, education, health care and unemployment benefits. ARRA also administered funds for federal contracts, grants and loans.

At the state level, Wisconsin ranks second in the nation for putting federal stim-

ulus dollars to work. We immediately developed a strategy for identifying where this money was needed and could be used most effectively. In February, Assembly Democrats voted for a state stimulus bill that invested milAnn lions of dollars into Hraychuck new worker training initiatives, in addi28th District tion to the authoriof funds for Assembly zation modernization of our transportation infrastructure. This bill also included a number of important tax credits to spur economic development and encourage growth in Wisconsin’s agricultural and technological sectors.

When passing legislation of this size

and magnitude, it becomes the responsibility of the Legislature to gauge the bill’s effectiveness. This month, the Wisconsin Office of Recovery and Reinvestment released statistics that show ARRA programs have created or saved approximately 22,100 full-time jobs for Wisconsin workers.

While some ARRA programs are in full swing, others are still in the beginning stages, and there are potential programs that are still in the process of reviewing applications. A new White House report predicts that once all of these programs have been implemented, the number of jobs created or maintained with federal stimulus money should approach 70,000 in Wisconsin alone.

We have also seen a variety of companies that have either moved to or expanded their businesses in Wisconsin due to the tax credits approved by Assembly Democrats. The effects can be seen throughout the state, especially right here in our own backyard. VitalMedix, RJA

Dispersions, LLC, and Rapid Diagnostek, are three companies that have all relocated to Hudson from Minnesota. This is just another way we have created jobs and provided support for those who are currently unemployed.

If you would like to see how ARRA is benefiting Wisconsin, and in particular the 28th Assembly District, please visit the Wisconsin Office of Recovery and Reinvestment Web site at www.recovery.wisconsin.gov. Then click on the picture of Wisconsin at the bottom of the page so you can then view how the stimulus money is being used in both the state but also in Burnett, Polk and St. Croix counties.

As always, if you have any additional questions regarding this or any other state legislative matter, please feel free to contact me toll-free at 888-529-0028 or by emailing me at Rep.Hraychuck@legis.wisconsin.gov.

we could problemsolve across state lines. I had hoped that we could advance initiatives that would position our region for economic growth. It was refreshing to see bipartisanship across state lines working for the common good.

But talk must turn into action. That is why it is disheartening to hear that the

governors have been unsuccessful in working out differences in the 41-year-old income tax reciprocity agreement. It is interesting to note that The Council on State Governments is even promoting, as part of their annual conference to be held in California this November, a seminar on “How Governors Tim Pawlenty and Jim Doyle came together to develop a truly unique and out-of-the-box approach to interstate cooperation.” Again – where are the results?

While state lawmakers from both parties and both states have taken unprecedented action in calling for the governors to get back to the table and negotiate a deal, both governors have been nonre-

sponsive. So while interstate cooperation has been and is being touted, the fact remains that the governors have failed to maintain a critical agreement between the states. Tens of thousands of bordercrossers will be adversely affected by this failure.

You can visit my Web site to learn more about income tax reciprocity at www.harsdorfsenate.com. The governors need to get back to the table and make reality match their rhetoric; but I fear they now won’t do it alone. Call the governors and tell them what you think. Doyle can be reached by calling 608-266-1212 and Gov. Pawlenty can be reached by calling 651-296-3391.

ment.”

Chance was very troubled during his first tour of duty in Iraq, although he performed admirably by all accounts. At one point he was put on a suicide watch and had his ammunition taken away for a Amy week. After Iraq, Goodman Chance declined a $27,000 re-enlistment bonus and transitioned to the U.S. Army Reserves, hoping to avoid another deployment. He sought and was receiving treatment at a Veterans Affairs facility. Gregg said, “We sat down as a family, and we said, ‘President Obama is going to be elected, and President Obama will end this war, and you won’t have to go.” But then his son’s orders to deploy came again.

Current laws prevent transfer of mental-health information from active-duty military to the reserves, so Chance’s commanders did not know of his previous struggles. Last June, troubled again, he sent his parents a dire e-mail, mentioning suicide. Jannett recalled: “I spoke to Chancellor the night before he died for about four minutes. And as always, he wore a re-

ally tough exterior. ... But what he did tell me that night is that he was going to have a very long, difficult day. His conversation was quite brief. Normally he would say that he loves me, and he would say goodbye. But this time he simply hung up.”

The next morning, Gregg said, Chance “locked himself in the latrine and took his own life, with his M-4 ... our grief is deep.

The letter won’t stop [our pain] — we’ll still be hollow inside for the rest of our lives, but the acknowledgment from the president that our son gave his life in service to the causes of the United States is important to us.”

The Pentagon admits to a mounting suicide crisis in its ranks. Numbers of acknowledged suicides have steadily climbed, from fewer than 100 in 2005, by one report, to nearly 200 in 2008, with a like number among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Gregg Keesling said that when he and Jannett went to Dover Air Force Base to greet Chance’s coffin, a master sergeant encouraged him to speak out, saying: “I’m greeting a suicide body almost every day. There’s something going on.”

The Keeslings credit Maj. Gen. Mark Graham with helping them through their grief, and working to reduce the stigma of suicide within the military. One of Graham’s sons committed suicide in 2003, while studying as an Army ROTC cadet in college. His other son, also in the Army,

deployed to Iraq months later and was killed by a bomb not long thereafter. But the GI Rights Hotline, which advises active-duty soldiers on options for leaving the military, says outside psychological professionals can help suicidal soldiers obtain a medical discharge: “The military wants to know whether the patient can perform their duties without causing trouble, embarrassment or expense. His or her welfare is distinctly less important.”

The United States is engaged in two intractable, massive military occupations, with no end in sight. Obama should certainly write letters of condolence to the Keeslings and to others whose loved ones have found that the only sure way to end the living hell of war, or to escape the horror of its aftermath, is to kill themselves.

But an immediate withdrawal from the wars Obama inherited is the only way to stem the bleeding.

••• 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 800 stations in North America. She is the author of “Breaking the Sound Barrier,” recently released in paperback.

Action, not talk, needed on interstate cooperation

A month ago, when Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced that Minnesota was pulling out of income tax reciprocity with Wisconsin, there was disappointment and frustration from residents and legislators in both states. At the beginning of this year, Pawlenty and Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle held press conferences in our region talking about a new spirit of interstate cooperation that could help each state.

At the time, I applauded Doyle for his initiative and offered my full support, even outlining a number of issues where

The war condolences Obama won’t send

U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Chancellor Keesling died in Iraq June 19, 2009, from “a noncombat related incident,” according to the Pentagon. Keesling had killed himself. He was just one in what is turning out to be a record year for suicides in the U.S. military.

In August, President Barack Obama addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention, saying, “[T]here is nothing more sobering than signing a letter of condolence to the family of serviceman or woman who has given their life for our country.” To their surprise, Jannett and Gregg Keesling, Chance’s parents, won’t be getting such a letter. Obama does not write condolence letters to loved ones of those who commit suicide in the theater of combat.

Jannett told me: “Chancellor was recruited right out of high school, and this was something he was passionate about, joining the military. I wanted him to go to college, but he said that he wanted to be a soldier.” Gregg added: “We had doubts about him joining. ... When the war broke out in 2003, when many of us were trying to retreat, Chancy decided, ‘This is my duty.’ ... But once he did his first tour ... his marriage broke up during that deploy-

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Justice Gableman hears case despite refusal request MADISON - The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments last Wednesday, Oct. 21, in a criminal case without ruling on a motion that Justice Michael Gableman recuse himself.

A public defender asked for Gableman’s recusal claiming he is biased against criminal defendants.

Gableman attended the oral arguments in a case dealing with how much prison time credit a Milwaukee convict should get for the months he spent in an Illinois jail while waiting to be extradited to face felony charges in Wisconsin. Before the arguments began, Attorney Ellen Henak of the state public defenders office asked that the case not be decided until after her motion to have Gableman removed from the case was ruled on. But Justices Annette Zeigler, David Prosser, Patience Roggensack and Gableman himself said the scheduled argument should not be postponed. Gableman said, “This matter is set for oral argu-

ment and that is what I’m prepared to hear.”

The result was a 4-3 vote in favor postponing the recusal motion. But Henak is still hopeful the court will rule on removing Gableman from the case. She says comments he made during his election campaign in an ad attacking sitting Justice Louis Butler are a clear indication of his

bias. The ad accused Butler of helping free a sex offender he defended who went on to attack another victim after his release.

Henak says once one pushes to demonize defendants and criminal defense attorneys, you’re attacking the system. She adds while judicial candidates have the right to say what they want, they must be careful what they say because words have conse-

quences.

Next week the high court will take up a proposed rule on when judges must recuse themselves. But the rule focuses on the influence of financial campaign contributions in causing a judge to be biased rather than on comments they have made during the campaign. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Gil Halsted, WHA/WERN-Madison)

Lawton drops out of governor’s race STATEWIDE - The only announced Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin is no longer running for the post.

Ever since Gov. Jim Doyle announced he wouldn’t run for re-election, Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton has campaigned vigorously.

So her decision to pull out of the race early on has surprised some, like UW-La Crosse political science professor Joe Heim. He

questions why she’d leave the race if she’s the only Democratic candidate.

Lawton’s e-mail to supporters said “very personal reasons” prompted her decision to withdraw.

Mike Tate, director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, says it shouldn’t be long before another candidate steps forward. Tate expects a spirited political de-

bate in the next year. He feels strongly the Democratic candidate will beat the Republican nominee.

The leading Republican candidates who’ve announced for governor are former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann and Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker. Wisconsin Public Radio (Shamane Mills, WHA/WERN-Madison)

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City settles cost-share agreement with River Town Heights

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – The city of St. Croix Falls council passed a resolution Monday, Oct. 26, to cost share with River Town Heights Apartments, an apartment complex for seniors with low income, located in the city.

The housing facility of River Town Heights is located at Adams and Vincent streets across from St. Croix Regional Medical Center. It was SCRMC who originally set up the housing facility in 1988. The facility has to conform to HUD standards matching income and age requirements for residency.

The Good Samaritan Society took over the management responsibilities for

River Town Heights in January 2008. In so doing, the Good Samaritan Society undertook a number of improvements including compliance with HUD standards, enhanced fire monitoring and landscape improvements.

River Town Heights is tax-exempt under Chapter 70 of Wisconsin Statutes, but the city does receive in lieu of taxes payments annually totaling $2,500.

The facility requirements are residents 62 and over with income at $21,000 or less annually. There are also allowances for persons 18 or older with low income and limited mobility to qualify as residents. Wade Reddy, Good Samaritan Society, stated Monday night that they

Nobel nominee Kathy Kelly to speak The U.S. war in Afghanistan is expanding into Pakistan.

What is really happening today in Pakistan?

How does Pakistan relate to the growing U.S. military presence Afghanistan? in What are the effects on the Pakistani people of the expanding war? The public is invited to a meeting with Kathy Kelly, coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence, to hear an eyewitness account of conditions in Pakistan today.

Kelly is a longtime peace activist and three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee. She recently participated in a delegation to Pakistan whose purpose was to learn about the political and social conditions in that country and to see the effects of the expanding U.S. war.

In Pakistan she met with a broad range of organizations and individuals to learn what is really happening in their country. This event is open to the public and will be held on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m., at the Taylors Falls Community Center, 312 Government St. in Taylors Falls, Minn. This free event is sponsored by Peace In Action, a local peace group in the Chisago Lakes Area.

For more information call Delia Jurek, 651-245-4615. - Special photo

Haunted House Friday OYF host one-night event OSCEOLA – The Osceola Youth Football team, coaches and parents are hosting a haunted house for one night only, Oct. 30, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event is indoors and will take place rain, snow or shine. For a few dollars, persons can walk through a haunted house and help raise some funds for the youth football teams entering grades five and six at Osceola.

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. Live “mon-

Insight School kickoff Insight School of Wisconsin students kicked off the new school year at Puma rallies held at the Recreation Center in Clintonville and the KEVA Sports Center in Middleton on Saturday, Oct. 10. More than 80 students and family members enjoyed volleyball, rock climbing and karaoke, as well as meeting new online school friends for the first time. Here a student smiles as she reaches the top of the climbing wall at the KEVA Sports Center. - Special photos

sters” will be part of the Haunted House as well as theme rooms, special effects and strobe lighting. “Monsters” will not touch or chase persons going through the house.

Tickets are sold at the door. Prices are $5 for those 19 and up, and $3 for those 18 and under. Cookies, cider and hot chocolate will also be sold on the site.

Proceeds from admission and refreshment sales will go directly to the program.

To get out to the Gator Site, go through Osceola on Hwy. 35 until you come to CTH X; turn left and continue about three and one-half miles until you reach 230th Street. Turn left on 230th Street; go about three-quarters of a mile and the site will be on the left. –Tammi Milberg

have had to conform to those HUD standards.

He stated that they currently have six openings and have had 86 applications.

“None of those 86 were eligible, because they did not meet the requirement,” said Reddy. He said they are hoping to provide HUD with enough basis in the future to reduce the age to 55, or change the income restrictions to better match the demographics of the persons applying for housing. In the meantime, River Town asked the city to work with them to demonstrate that the city has an interest in ensuring the success of River Town Heights and is supportive of affordable senior housing in the community.

The resolution indicates the city is appreciative of the landscaping improvements and has an interest in ensuring such improvements, including retaining walls, are properly maintained. The resolution also states the city shall make payment to River Town Heights in the amount of $2,500 for each of the next two years (2010 and 2011) and forgive amount due at current with such payment ensuring that River Town Heights be held responsible for current and future improvements to the retaining wall along the public right of way as needed.

Council supports auditorium and Way Forward

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – The city council met Oct. 26 and accepted a recommendation from the plan commission last week to keep the auditorium building and to consider the plan Way Forward for the renovation of the auditorium building owned by the city and occupied by Festival Theatre.

For months the theater and the city have been discussing how to move forward, and if the forward motion would be a united one. The theater indicated at the Sept. 21 plan commission meeting they have a forward plan for the future.

The theater wanted to hear from the city, as their landlord, if they plan on making building improvements for these plans to become reality.

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 favorably.

They recommended the city keep the auditorium building and the city consider the Way Forward document that outlines fundraising and building renovation strategies. The council approved the recommendation and considered the Way Forward document, which is the first step for the city and the theater to work toward a common goal.

Ladies Night Out in SCF Nov. 5 ST. CROIX FALLS –The city of St. Croix Falls will be hosting the secondannual fall Ladies Night Out. The localized shopping and dining event starts at 4:30 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m.

The event idea was and is headed by Shari Steele of St. Croix Falls and the Croix Valley Women’s Group.

Last year’s fall Ladies Night Out event was a huge success and catered to over 200 ladies shopping the downtown St. Croix Falls. Downtown busi-

Local actors perform in Festival Theatre’s “Deathtrap” Nyla Greenberg of Trade Lake and Bill Perron of Dresser were featured last week in the Festival’s Featured Artist column. The two community actors have been performing along with the professional cast of “Deathtrap” this fall. An incorrect photo ran with the story. This is the photo of the two actors that should have been run. The Leader regrets the error.— Photo submitted

nesses participate by keeping their doors open extra hours that evening for shopping opportunities. Restaurants and taverns also participate hosting menu specials and drink specials. There are also vendors set up in the senior center for additional shopping opportunities. There was a spring Ladies Night Out serving over 100 ladies.

Ladies interested in the evening shopping experience are encouraged to attend the event. –submitted

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County board hears from Restorative Justice

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – No one from the public was on hand for the public hearing on the 2010 Burnett County budget scheduled for the county board meeting Thursday, Oct. 22. Final approval of the budget will come at the county board meeting in November. This meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnett County Government Center.

The total proposed budget for 2010 is $21,571,702, with the county, for the fifth year, meeting all the budget requirements set forth by the state, the 3-percent levy freeze for operations and the special-purpose levy equaling $201,331. The levy increased by $243,607 over last year, a 2.945-percent increase. The proposed mill rate for 2010 is 2.0411, compared to 2.8153 in 2009.

On the agenda for the Oct. 22 meeting was a presentation from Burnett County Restorative Justice, a community-based response to crime that invited those affected, victim, offender and community, to address the full impact of a crime and find ways to repair the harm that has been done.

Program Director Lisa Johnson reported that the Community Service Program sponsored by RJR has logged a value of $38,855 to the county, with a saving of 5,361 hours in 37 utilized worksites.

Burnett County Jail provided 25 refer-

Members of Burnett County 4-H, (L to R) Caylin Bowman, Jillian Schinzing, Becky Strabel (president of the 4-H leaders association), Emily Stiemann and Ally Webster, put on a presentation for the Burnett County Board of Supervisors at their Oct. 22 meeting. – Photos by Nancy Jappe rals, saving the county 164 bed days with a value of $8,034.47. Fourteen placements came from drug court, 12 from juvenile justice, six from probation and two from circuit court.

Six victim-offender conferences were held during the year, and five cases were referred to the Youth Educational Shoplifting program. Seven victim-impact panels were held, involving 96 participants. Three cases were referred to the Youth AODA Educational Program.

The latter program was new during

2009.

Johnson expressed appreciation to the county for its $20,000 support in 2009, saying that the money was put into excellent service.

Board member Gary Lundberg expressed appreciation to Johnson for her presentation. “It makes it clear what you have done, and is very helpful. The county board often doesn’t hear from organizations that are asking for help,” Lundberg said.

Jillian Schinzing, a Burnett County 4H club member, put on a presentation from the trip she made to Washington, D.C., for 4-H this past summer. Schinzing was joined by Caylin Bowman, a former 4-H member, who talked about the value of the 4-H experience in her life, and Burnett County 4-H Leaders Association President Becky Strabel. Two young members of the Wood Creek 4-H,

Lisa Johnson, program director for Burnett County Restorative Justice, reported on the saving to the county through use of RJR programs during 2009 totaling $38,855.

Emily Stiemann and Ally Webster, told the board about their experiences in 4-H. In business handled, the board: Approved a revised district zoning map requested by Jacob J. Day in the town of Rusk, approved a resolution for a variable acreage loan to be repaid through timber-sale revenue and a resolution authorizing the issuance of tax deeds for seven properties. Kay Edling was appointed as consumer representative to Health and Community Services.

In items noted during the meeting, the first citation from the junk committee was upheld by the court, and the latest timber sales came to a total of $1.3 million. “So far we are in pretty good shape,” Edgar Peterson commented.

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Quack flu remedies not unusual STATEWIDE - Con artists playing on the fears of the flu pandemic have the federal government putting out a list of 139 fraudulent products boasting cures or treatments for the H1N1 flu.

That’s not unusual. The 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic had lots of quack remedies, such as “Smok-ko” tobacco-less cigarettes. A 1918 ad calls it an influenza germ killer: “a few puffs and goodbye grippe.” The laxative Bromo Quinine claimed to stop the Spanish Flu, said to be used in “every civilized nation” back then.

UW-Oshkosh psychology professor Susan McFadden studied the 1918 pandemic in Wisconsin. She says snake oil, cocaine, heroine and alcohol were all touted as remedies. McFadden says even people who didn’t drink alcohol drank brandy if the doctor recommended it.

Historian Stephen Burg has written about the 1918 pandemic for the Wisconsin Historical Society. He says not everything was a con. Some of the so-called remedies were supported by pharmacies and folklore. Burg says Vick’s Vapo-Rub became popular at the time because it warmed the chest and people “hoped they were getting well.” He adds there were dozens of other products, or folk remedies, people turned to out of hope,

desperation or even fear.

The federal government is warning people that there is no cure for the H1N1 flu, so beware of hoax products. So far, Wisconsin Health Services reports no large-scale efforts to peddle quack medicine. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Mike Simonson)

Community ed offers yoga in Webster WEBSTER - Yoga classes sponsored

by Webster/Siren Community Ed will begin in Webster on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Webster High School library. Classes will be held each Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. under the guidance of certified yoga instructor Sandy King.

Treat yourself to everlasting mobility - restore, rejuvenate, rejoice, calm, heal, replenish and relax.

No experience is necessary. Preregistration is required. Call 715-3497070. - with submitted information

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Siren School Board finalizes deficit budget for 2010 Adopts six district goals to work on

by Nancy Jappe SIREN - At its meeting Monday, Oct. 26, members of the Siren School Board finalized the district budget for 2010, accepting a deficit final figure of $362,127.

“This reflects the board’s wishes to budget with a budget deficit and not make cuts,” explained district Administrator Scott Johnson. “We will do everything we can to make up the difference.

The intention is to spend down the fund balance if this happens.”

Board President Dayton Daniels echoed Johnson’s comment, saying that the board intends to conserve, save and see where things lie at the end of 2010.

The board approved the final levy for 2010 at $4,525,668, and the mill rate at 0.00940729.

Johnson talked about the big spike in cases of flu in the district, saying that as of 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 17 students in

Siren School District Athletic Director Ryan Karsten read questions on an anonymous survey of sports players regarding their experience with the district’s grading/eligibility policy. The matter of athletic eligibility (allowance for playing sports when grades are low) was referred to the Nov. 16 meeting of the policy, planning and curriculum committee for discussion. Staff and students are encouraged to attend the meeting which begins at 7 p.m.

Mackenzie Swenson asked the school board to consider approving a senior-class trip to Florida either in March or right after graduation, before further planning gets under way. The cost per student would be $600, and no district money is involved. The school board referred the matter to its policy, planning and curriculum committee for discussion and recommendation.

mittee appointed to help with goal No. 5 will be Wednesday, Nov. 4, starting at 5:15 p.m. in the high school media center/library. The foreign language program will the topic for this meeting.

Johnson reported that problems with posting meeting agendas and minutes on the district Web site have been corrected. If anyone has trouble accessing this information, please report that to the district office. Johnson also reported that Angie Merrill has been hired by the St. Croix Tribe as a part-time Native American tutor for grades K-12. Merrill will be sharing an office with the Native American home-school coordinator.

The meeting calendar for district committees for November is as follows: Budget and Finance – Monday, Nov. 16, 5 p.m. Personnel and Negotiations – Nov. 16, 6 p.m. Policy, Planning and Curriculum – Nov. 16, 7 p.m. Building and Grounds – Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m.

Siren School District Administrator The next meeting of the school board Scott Johnson holds a graph showing will be held Monday, Nov. 23, starting at the peak in H1N1/flu cases in recent 7:30 p.m. days. “We have definitely seen a rise,” he said, “and we are monitoring this in conjunction with the county and state as well.” There are no plans to close the school at this time. The only consideration would be if there weren’t enough teachers to teach the children that do come to class.

the high school/middle school and the same number in the elementary had called in sick.

“Some districts around the state have shut down. Most have not,” Johnson said. “We are looking at overall percentages (in conjunction with the county and state). Unless there is a real strong increase, we are not finding a real advantage in shutting down the school. If we do so, kids will be out doing things together. The problem would be if there are not enough teachers to teach when they are here.”

“Everybody needs to take personal responsibility. This is an exceptional period,” board member Dave McGrane commented.

The board approved six goals for the district to work toward, with periodic reviews to see how they are doing with them and revisits at committee levels where applicable. Those goals include: 1) Addressing concerns with truancy and discipline, with review of progress by assessing the number of violations at

the end of the year along with feedback from all parties.

2) Placing an emphasis on encouraging all members of the district and community to improve the image of the district through more positive communications.

3) Researching and analyzing the feasibility of reinstating curriculum programs that have been cut, i.e. considering how foreign language is currently offered.

4) Supporting staff in implementing a character-education program in the district.

5) Striving to improve communications and minimize tensions between staff, administration, parents and the community by offering increased opportunities for them to meet and share concerns at the lowest possible level prior to venting complaints at school board meetings.

6) Placing emphasis on reading, language arts and technology and supporting special initiatives by staff to increase student achievement in these areas.

The next meeting of the ad hoc com-

Peggy Moore, the chair of the newly formed Siren School District Ad Hoc Committee, announced the next meeting for the committee, which will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 5:15 p.m. in the media center/library. The foreign-language program, with the lack of a language teacher on staff, will be the meeting topic.

Photos by Nancy Jappe

Vision committee resurrected at Luck Hope is to let vision, not budget, direct programming

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — The Luck School District is looking to revitalize its vision committee in an effort to keep the budget focused on what the community and staff see as priorities for the school.

District Administrator Rick Palmer said at the Oct. 26 meeting of the school board that the committee met a couple of times last winter, looking at the strengths and weaknesses of the districts and budget impact of various programs.

Established late last year, the vision committee included school staff, community members, the village administrator, the school board president and another board member.

“I felt it was a good tool,” said LeRoy Buck, the school board member on the committee.

“Any dialogue with the staff and the community is a good idea,” said board member Daryl Bazey. “Anytime you’re

talking, you’re shooting around ideas.”

Palmer, in one of the first communications with committee members, said that the important questions to ask and answer are, “What do we want our students to be able to do when they leave here, and what does our school need to look like to achieve it?”

When, after a few meetings, the committee did not continue its work, Palmer urged it to reactivate.

“It is in these uncertain times that we need to clarify our vision and make certain we remain on course,” he wrote to the committee members.

The board directed Palmer to reinstate the committee, contacting original members. If some of them cannot serve, the board agreed, replacements can be sought or a smaller committee formed.

“It may not be a bad thing if we have a little smaller committee,” said Palmer.

The original list included 23 names.

Dress code Work continues on an updated dress code for the school, reported high school Principal Mark Gobler.

The code addresses four main areas, consisting of inappropriate graphics on T-shirts, revealing too much skin, pants that are below the waistline or that are tattered and torn, and the length of skirts and shorts.

A teachers’ committee and a group of student representatives is looking at the document to refine it for presentation to the school board in November.

The idea, he said, is not for the code to be focused on fads and fashions, but general enough to be adaptable to changing times. In the school newsletter, he stated that it should “respect the individuality of our students without compromising decorum and good taste.”

Alex Smith, student representative on the board, said that there has been a lot of discussion among students about the code.

“Kids aren’t too happy about it,” he said, “but there’s not much you can do.”

He was encouraged to bring specific concerns or comments to the committee.

According to Gobler, the majority of concerns center on the length of skirts and shorts, and on tops.

Other business • The board, at the request of art teacher Kyle Clemins, voted to approve the establishment of an art club. Its stated purpose will be “to promote fine art throughout the school and into the community,” and “to develop young leaders and expand student appreciation of art and its relevancy in the world.”

Fundraising for the group will be done through art sales, concession sales and community projects.

• The drama department will present “Odd Jobs” Nov. 13 – 14. Written by drama advisor Judy Wicklund, the play is about a small company that does odd jobs and gets mixed up with a couple of crazy sisters.

• The board approved the final tax levy of $3,313,648, about $27,000 less than approved at the Sept. 28 annual meeting. The decrease, said Palmer, is due to changes in open enrollment and the revenue limit. That amount, he said, is the maximum the district can levy.

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City hall closes doors on Fridays

Begins Nov. 6

by Tammi Milberg TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The city of Taylors Falls has caught on to the trend of the four-day workweek being implemented in various locations across the U.S. to cut down operating costs due to the slowing economy. The council approved closing city hall on Fridays beginning Nov. 6, to save energy expenses. The mayor and city staff reviewed the idea and it was presented to the council for approval with all parties in support of closing city hall on Fridays.

It was indicated that the result would mean a 32-hour workweek for the deputy clerk/treasurer from 40 hours, the 32 hours a week for the city clerk would remain the same, and the city zoning administrator/coordinator position would remain at 40 hours per week or four 10-hour days due to meetings with other agencies that the zoning administrator/coordinator would attend requiring 40 hours a week to meet those

obligations. The public-works employees, who do not have direct contact with the public at city hall, will also keep their 40 hours a week.

The council felt the idea was a good one to save energy and city expense. They passed the motion to close city hall on Fridays with all in favor.

Other business The city council also discussed a revision on playground equipment approval for the tot lot at Pumphouse Park. The original amount for the playground equipment approved was $7,500. That did not include installation. The total revised amount approved to include installation was $10,398.25. The dollars are in the appropriate park funds to change the approved amount so the council approved the change. In related news, the council authorized Tana Havumaki, park and rec commission chair, to submit an online grant application to the Polaris Foundation for an ADA picnic table, three benches and a concrete slab for one of the parks at a re-

quest of $4,960.

The council heard from one resident during the public forum. Dustin Swenson stated he had concerns about the alley behind his property after trying to get a permit to construct a storage shed and kennel on his property. He said he has a building there in the past, but now wants to build a new one, but it is prohibited because of the proximity to the alley. He stated that the alley is a dead end, is not maintained, and wondered if the alley could be vacated. He stated he has an option of moving the location of the shed to the side of the house, but would prefer it was in the back of the property. He also stated there is no real definition of where the alley is. The city zoning administrator/coordinator, Larry Phillips, stated the alley is defined on the zoning map. The suggestion for Swenson by the council was to approach the plan commission with his concerns as one option, because it is a zoning issue. The second option was to move the location of the shed he wants to build to the side of the house.

Electors saying no to levy hikes resulting from state budget STATEWIDE – Electors in at least 10 communities have voted down district budgets that included increased property taxes to fund public schools, delivering their own verdict on a funding system that continues to ask more of them while continuing to lay off staff, increase class sizes, and cut programs and services. School districts, forced into the situation by legislative inaction on funding reform and legislative action that actually cut aid to schools in the most recent budget, are left grappling with the results as they try to educate children.

After electors in Baraboo voted down a 17-percent mill rate hike school board members went back to the drawing board. The recommendation was to draw the shortfall down equally from the tax levy, spending cuts and using reserves. That would mean a five- to six-percent levy increase. District administrators warned that

drawing reserves down too much could reduce the district’s bond rating and limit its ability to spend in the future. Associate high school Principal Dan Halberg, warning about recommended cuts in his school’s supplies budget, said “I just want to give you a picture of what it’s going to be like to cut something that has not been increased in over 15 years.”

The situation was similar in Tigerton where district residents rejected a 10.41-percent increase in the general fund . “What they (district electors) were telling us ... this was the second year in a row for a 10-percentplus increase in the levy and with the economy like it is ... they just couldn’t take that,” said Superintendent Stu Rivard. He complimented those at the annual meeting for expressing their concerns in a civil manner and said he thought the board would come back with a lower tax levy and a plan to use some of its fund

balance.

The atmosphere was much more tense in West Bend, where about 700 voters responded with hoots and a resounding “no” to a 12.1-percent tax levy increase. Although some spoke about their fears about the effect on students, the vast majority didn’t mince words in sending the district’s proposal back to the drawing board. School board President Joe Carlson warned of dramatic service cuts, particularly in areas not covered by union contracts. The situation in West Bend did bring out the best in a lot of people who attended a meeting in support of a full range of educational opportunities, including the student body, as they rallied against further budget cuts. — Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schoolsls.

No budget/ from page 3 ing what was different about Unity that it was unable to do the same.

Each district, said Robinson, is different. Grantsburg, he noted, operates a virtual charter school and has different enrollment numbers.

Pam Garvey asked why, with decreased state funding, the fund balance increased over last year, and why there is suddenly a need for more money.

Information presented at the meeting showed that the fund balance increased by about $46,000.

Robinson responded that the levy has increased annually over the past several years, indicating that the need is not sudden. ”We try to keep our eye on the bottom line Deb Peterson, president as best as we can,” he of the Unity School Board of said, saying that adEducation. justments are made throughout the year to keep as close as possible to the budget.

With slight increases and decreases, the fund balance has remained relatively stable since 1999, when it was $3,945,845. At the end of the 2008-09 school year the balance was at $3,931,912. The fund balance is considered the “rainy day” fund, and is maintained at a balance to cover several months of expenditures.

Earlier in the meeting Robinson had reviewed the cuts made, including one and one-half educational assistants and a speech/language position, to get to the proposed budget. He was asked by Jim Edgell what other cuts had been made, and Robinson pointed out that the site improvement budget had been cut by $50,000 and the technology budget by $20,000. He said that instructional, supply and building supply budgets have also been adjusted. Also, he said, the district was able to use some economic stimulus funding to recoup some of the special education and Title 1 funding.

Several audience members questioned staff salaries and benefits, pointing out the seeming inconsistencies with other sectors of the public and private business

Pam Garvey, left, and Dawn Perkins tallied the ballots at the annual meeting of the Unity School District. District residents voted 26 to 15 against approving the tax levy proposed by school administration. last year,” one man summed it up.

“On or before Nov. 1,” said Peterson, “this school board has the duty to vote a levy to operate and maintain this school district.

“We’ll have to sit down as a group and see where this goes and how it plays out.”

Unity School District Administrator Brandon Robinson discussed the formula for developing the 2009-10 budget. — Photos by Mary Stirrat world.

The educational staff at Unity does a great job, said Robinson, but each year there have been cuts in teaching, support staff and administration.

Robinson later said that the conversation and discussion at the meeting were “really positve,” and that it was a good opportunity for people to share their thoughts on the budget and its impact.

He also said that the bigger issue is Wisconsin’s school finance formula. “The issues Unity is facing are not unique to Unity,” he said. Last night they came to a head.

“Hopefully Unity becomes an example for state leaders on why they need to look at school financing and spend some time fixing the problem.”

“We ain’t happy with what’s going on this year and

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School district’s financial situation described as excellent

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg Schools Superintendent Joni Burgin began her presentation by outlining the 2009-2010 school budget, describing the district’s financial situation as excellent.

Burgin made her remarks during the budget-hearing portion of the district’s annual meeting held in the high school auditorium on Monday, Oct. 26.

Burgin reported the district once again finished the fiscal year in the black.

“We are still the lowest-spending district of other area districts,” Burgin told the Grantsburg School Board and the approximately 15 district residents in attendance.

Burgin said developing the budget is a 10-month planning process with the school board getting a preliminary budget in May. Burgin said the budget then goes through several drafts before being presented at the annual meeting for approval. “This budget has been seen by the board a number of times before it gets here,” said Burgin.

Burgin then detailed the three factors the board of education uses to determine the revenue cap, the total available revenues to operate the school district for the current school year.

The first factor Burgin cited was the district’s student enrollment. At last year’s annual meeting Burgin spoke of the projection that overall enrollment would continue to decline.

Burgin said this trend is continuing, reporting Grantsburg’s September official count was 924 full-time enrollments, which was down 13 from last year.

Burgin explained the district’s summer school enrollment was also down due to the driver’s education program now being contracted to a private company.

Burgin said open enrollment is positive at 33 students coming into the district and 17 students going out.

The state bases aid to the schools on a three-year rolling average in enrollment, which “cushions” loss of enrollment and spreads it out over three years. Grantsburg’s lower enrollment qualified the district for declining enrollment aid of $119,459, which would help this year but will be taken off the revenue cap next year.

Equalization aid, the second factor Burgin described as crucial in determining operating revenues, is also tied to enrollment numbers. The amount of equalization aid the district receives is

determined by enrollment from the prior year, expenditures from the prior school year qualifying to be aided through the formula, and equalized property values within the school district as of May 2008.

Burgin said Grantsburg’s equalization aid dropped in 2009-2010 due to declining enrollment last year from September to January.

State equalization aid will be 58 percent of Fund 10 revenue. In Fund 10, the district receives 70.5 percent of all revenues from sources other than property taxes. The most revenue the district receives comes from state equalization aid with the rest coming from other local sources, open enrollment, Insight School and state categorical aid and grants.

The third factor in determining the revenue cap is local taxes. Burgin said this year the revenue would be approximately 29.5 percent of the Fund 10 balance.

Property-tax revenues to operate the school district are controlled by the state’s revenue cap limit. The district’s three-year average membership, a stateauthorized increase per student and an exemption for declining enrollment are all part of this formula.

Burgin said this year the school board made the decision to not levy for the declining-enrollment exemption. Burgin stated the revenue-cap increase this year will be minimal and the limited growth is due to the district’s declining enrollment.

The amount of the state equalization aid determines the amount of property taxes the board of education can levy for operating the school and Burgin said the state’s unhealthy economic situation has meant less money to school districts, which translates to a loss in equalization aid to the Grantsburg District.

Burgin said less equalization aid was compounded by enrollment decline and the result was a significant loss in equalization aid over the last year, amounting to $321,141 and an increase in the local tax levy.

A tax levy of $4,096,370 with a mill rate of 9.33 mills, representing a .73 increase was then presented by Burgin. The tax levy, which is the total dollar amount of school costs paid locally, increased from last year by 6.8 percent or $260,774.

Property taxes are also levied for the district’s building referendums and passed by voters. Burgin said the debt service is $1,137,318 this year, which is

$50,000 less than scheduled. The school board will be using this $50,000 of interest from the debt service to lower the tax levy.

The total valuation of the school district declined this year and is now at a decreased valuation of -1.54 percent compared to last year. This along with the equalization aid formula and declining enrollment were the factors in the increased mill rate. This will mean a tax increase $72.82 per $100,000 property value.

The formula for calculating property taxes is to multiply the mill rate by the assessed property valuation. For example a property valued at $100,000 will result in $933.15 in school taxes compared to $860.26 last year.

The towns will certify the mill rate by Nov. 6.

Burgin said the revenue per Grantsburg pupil is still lower than all surrounding school districts with the state average at $12,010 and Grantsburg at $11,733, making Grantsburg $277 per pupil below the state average.

Burgin told the group the revenue from the district’s charter school, Insight School of Wisconsin, has been a big help in meeting the budget needs. Burgin said this year the virtual school could bring upwards of $200,000 in needed revenue to the district.

“With regard to revenue we have become quite dependent on Insight,” said Burgin.

The district has also increased the fund balance for emergencies by $100,000, bringing it to $1,860,507. Burgin stated the fund balance should be at least 15-17 percent of the district budget and Grantsburg’s is at 18 percent, which meets the Department of Instruction level. An additional $243,223 was also placed in a designated fund balance for 2009-2010 projects.

When Burgin asked if there were comments on the budget from those in attendance Rich Hess asked for the floor.

“We need to be sensitive to the community,” said Hess, who was not in favor of the levy increase. Hess went on to comment on the growing number of unemployed in the area and many others who are currently in a poor financial situation.

“Our philosophy is to continue to be conservative,” said Burgin, addressing Hess’ concerns.

Burgin pointed out that the district has

done “more with less” … with some of the best success coming with the least amount of dollars. Burgin also noted the board’s decision was to under levy, choosing not “tax to the max.” Burgin then remarked several area schools had their levy voted down at their annual meeting.

Former Grantsburg Superintendent Merlin Johnson then asked to comment, saying he felt the district has done an exemplary job, providing students with an excellent education, while keeping costs down. “It’s amazing what you have done. It’s incredible,” said Johnson.

David Ahlquist then closed the budget hearing and proceeded to open the annual meeting.

Ahlquist asked for a vote from the floor to adopt the resolution setting the school tax levy for 2009-2010. The resolution passed with three no votes, one coming from school board member Jim Sundquist.

Also approved Keeping school board salaries the same at $50 per meeting per board member; and to leave other board member compensation the same, thereby set at $500 per year for president, $400 per year for the clerk, and to also authorize paying board member expenses.

Authorization for the school board to sell or dispose of school district equipment no longer needed by the school district.

Authorization for the school board to hire attorneys and pay necessary legal fees.

Authorization for the board to furnish textbooks under the conditions prescribed by the school board. Motion carried.

Board financing of transportation contracts for student transportation services.

Authorization for the board to furnish school lunches to pupils of the school district and appropriate funds for that purpose.

Authorization for the board to borrow on short-term basis to meet expenses of operation.

Setting of date of the next annual meeting for the fourth Monday, on Oct. 25, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.

The Grantsburg School Board held their regular board meeting following the annual meeting and set the school district tax levy for 2009-2010.

Issue is interpretation not homosexuality

Bishop explains ELCA decisions

GRANTSBURG - “Homosexuality is a side issue. The real difference in the debate is how to interpret the Bible,” said the Rev. Duane Pederson, Bishop of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, a regional unit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Pederson spoke to a group of just over 120 persons gathered at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg last Tuesday evening, Oct. 27. The meeting had been called for the purpose of discussing ELCA actions this past summer with regard to homosexual persons on the ELCA clergy roster.

In August the ELCA held its biennial churchwide assembly. Although the agenda was filled with items ranging from fighting malaria to youth ministry and initiatives in the study of Scripture, the focus of the media and much of the ELCA membership was on matters of human sexuality.

The assembly passed a series of resolutions relating to human sexuality. The most contentious of these was the one which committed the ELCA “to finding a way for people in ... publicly accountable, lifelong, monogamous, same-gender relationships to serve as rostered leaders of this church.”

That decision drew a wide spectrum of responses. For some this meant that the church had abandoned its reliance on the

authority of the Bible, but sons to be rostered in the others claimed that this ELCA. action was consistent The progressive posiwith biblical teaching. tion begins with the Great Working from the same Commandment which scriptural material, tradiorders one to love God tionalists and progresand their neighbor. This sives evaluated the ELCA position argues that this actions differently. law requires that “clear According to Pederson, statements” be read in how one responds to the their historical and culdecisions is largely a mattural context. How did ter of how one interprets these “clear statements” the Bible. work for the love of God As he explained, the and neighbor? Read that ELCA has gone through Following his presenta- way, they are statements Bishop Pederson that apply to specific isan eight-year formal tion, fielded questions and com- sues that faith communiprocess of examining the biblical materials as it ments from audience mem- ties faced thousands of studied human sexuality. bers. - Photo by Carl Heidel years ago, but that no “This was a very translonger apply in the parent, extensive, particichanged contexts of pative study,” he said. Many thousands today, and they do not support the excluof people were involved in it through sion of homosexual persons from rosstudy, discussion, prayer and writing, tered positions. rewriting and reviewing drafts of pro“Understand that these are (both) peoposed statements. ple who are serious about the Bible, but Two basic ways of reading and under- people who come out at different standing the Bible emerged from this places,” said Pederson. He rejected study. Pederson said that both of them claims that participants in the debate are legitimate ways of reading the Bible were homophobic or “abandoning Scripand taking it seriously. ture.”

The traditional position is that there “People who oppose the church’s acare statements in the Bible that speak tion do not hate homosexuals, and they clearly and simply about human sexual- are not bigots,” he said. “They do not ity, homosexuality in particular. These want to exclude anyone from the faith statements, combined with traditional community.” At the same time, he said, theology and long-standing practice, “People who favor this action do not reargue against allowing homosexual per- ject God’s word, are not heretics and

have not discarded the Bible.”

Pederson called for people on both sides of the issue to remain with the ELCA so that the church could continue a serious discussion of scriptural issues.

“The voices from both the right and the left are needed in this church,” he said.

When asked what would happen next and where the ELCA would go from there, Pederson said that he did not anticipate that the assembly decisions would have much impact in this synod.

“The greatest impact will come in certain (population) pockets along the east and west coasts and in metropolitan areas,” he said. “The majority will simply ... go on being the church.”

“No one will be forced to do anything,” he said. Congregations who wish to have rostered persons who are homosexual may do so, and those who wish to have only heterosexual persons also may do so.

Pederson pointed out that there is still a great deal of work to be done before the assembly actions can be fully implemented, and that no one knows what this implementation will finally look like. The process goes through numerous ELCA units and involves major constitutional issues.

“This (the debate about homosexuality) has been an incredible distraction to mission and ministry, a tremendous expenditure of time and energy,” said Pederson. “Homosexuality does not determine our salvation. We are saved by the blood of Christ.”

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Tri-County Soil Judging Contest held in Polk County BALSAM LAKE – The weather was cold and snowy for the 115 students from Burnett, Polk and Washburn County schools that gathered at the American Legion Hall at Pine Park in Balsam Lake to evaluate the land. This event, sponsored by the Land Conservation Committees of the three counties, is an annual event, with a different county hosting each year. Polk County was host this year, which marked the 35th year of the contest. Agencies involved in helping were, the Land and Water Conservation departments of Burnett, Polk and Washburn counties and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Gratitude is extended to the Polk County host farm, owned by Dave and Carolyn Peterson, for allowing their field to be dug up for the soil pits the students would judge. The students examined the soil and surrounding land, then defined texture, structure, drainage and production capabilities and land uses of several different soils. When done the students returned to the American Legion Hall for lunch and the award presentations.

Team winners First place: Unity No. 2, with 806 points, Reid Binfet, Mitchell Johnston, Mike Johnson and Jared Peper.

First-place team – Unity No. 2, (L to R) Reid Binfet, Mike Johnson, Jared Peper and not pictured Mitchell Johnston.

Students examine the different soil types and mark their score card for each pit at the Tri-County Soil Judging Contest in Balsam Lake on Thursday, Oct. 15.

Second place: Shell Lake No. 1, with 803 points, Jackie Brown, Johannah Feeney, Paige Klassa and David Smith.

Third place: Unity No. 1, with 760 points, Kalvin Zygowicz, Joe Grovum, Kellie Montpetit and Monique Slate.

Individual winners: First place: Kalvin Zygowicz, Unity No. 1, 296 points Second place: Mitchell Johnston, Unity No. 2, 281 points Third place: Paige Klassa, Shell Lake No. 1, 279 points Fourth place: Reid Binfet, Unity No. 2, 273 points

Photos submitted Fifth place: Jackie Brown, Shell Lake No. 1, 270 points Sixth place: Tom Helstern, Shell Lake No. 2, 269 points Seventh place: Jeremy Franko, Clear Lake No. 1, 268 points Eighth place: Kaina Zygowicz, Unity, 263 points — submitted

Second-place team – Shell Lake Team No. 1, Jake Brown, Johanah Feeney, Paige Klassa, David Smith, shown with Kathryn Keinholz, Polk County LCC committee member.

Students from Burnett, Polk and Washburn counties were given instructions at the practice pit before moving on to the competition pits.

Third-place team – Unity No. 1, (L to R) Kalvin Zygowicz, Joe Grovum, Kellie Montpetit and Monique Slate.

Top individual scores: First place through eighth are (L to R): Kalvin Zygowicz, Mitchell Johnston (not pictured), Paige Klassa, Reid Binfet, Jackie Brown, Tom Helstern, Jeremy Franko and Kaina Zygowicz.

Students out from flu peak at 121

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – The school board for St. Croix Falls met Oct. 27. Board president, Mona Schmidt, was absent due to illness. Coincidentally, one of the reports from the superintendent to the board was the count for students out with H1N1 for the district. The report indicated the number last week was 121.

Martin reported the numbers were 80-92 this week. Martin said he had contacted the Polk County Public Health nurse and that the numbers are not enough to close the school. Staff numbers out increased this week. Board member Brent McCurdy asked if it was difficult to find substitutes when so many staff are out sick. Martin said that with the recession a lot of people are applying to be subs, but that finding subs is never easy.

The board also heard updates from the principals. Elementary principal Jeff Benoy said that the elementary staff will be having training Wednesday on the promethean activboards and floating subs will be filling in during the day for the two-hour training sessions. Middle school principal Kathleen Willow was congratulated for being recognized by the Association of Wisconsin School Ad-

School mill rate higher than estimated ministrators as an exemplary middle school principal. WKCE testing is taking place this week. High school principal Pete Nusbaum said he and guidance counselor, Mike Wilson, gave the sophomores a pep talk before the testing began.

The board approved the purchase of a school sign to be put in next spring in front of the elementary school.

Mill rate The school board estimated the mill rate in Sept. at the annual meeting knowing that the state aid would be lower this year. That estimate was $8.97, and the district voters approved it. The real numbers have come in and the student count is up, but state aid is down. The pupil count this year is 1142 and last year was 1134. The equalized value was also estimated to be down in Sept., it actually is down 5.7 percent, according to the data collected. The mill rate increases because of equalized value. The increase in students versus the amount of state aid per student and the responsibility of the school to fill the gap is another reason listed for the mill rate increase.

The mill rate is now a $9.90 mill rate after the school board cut $300,000 last year during budgeting anticipating the equalized value and state aid reductions.

According to board member Pat Mitchell, it wasn’t enough to cut the

At the Oct. 27 regular school board meeting, middle school principal for St. Croix Falls, Kathleen Willow, received an accommodation from Glenn Martin, superintendent, on behalf of the school district congratulating her on being recognized by the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators as an exemplary middle school principal.

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budget and she was concerned about the tax payers. “I can’t vote for adding 90 cents to the taxpayers,” she said. “We have a responsibility to them and people can’t pay that. Now, we are going to ask them for more? I won’t vote for it.” She didn’t at the final vote.

It was mentioned that the county mill rate also rose 40 cents. The board talked about trying to keep the mill rate increase near that zero increase, but that it is too late this year to try and cut something. Board member Ken Stensven stated to Mitchell’s comments, “I hear you and feel the same way but what are

we going to do? What do you want to cut” “I don’t even know where to begin,” Mitchell said.

The budget has to be approved by the board according to state guidelines before Nov. 1. The board took a vote and passed it with Mitchell opposed, Schmidt absent, and McCurdy, Stensven and Max Fehrenbacher in favor. The motion carried that the levy will be $761,420.

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Vikings defense steps up against Alma-Pepin Frederic-Shell Lake showdown this Saturday

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Frederic 14, Alma-Pepin 8

by Marty Seeger FREDERIC – The Vikings are moving on to the second level of the WIAA Division 7 playoffs with their big win over Alma-Pepin Tuesday, Oct. 27. According to Vikings coach Ken Belanger, it was a game played and won from the line of scrimmage and heavy on key defensive plays. For both teams, however, the game started out a bit shaky.

“We did play good defense, and offensively we just made too many mistakes early on. We had at least six penalties,” Belanger said.

The game was scoreless in the first half and scoreless for much of the third quarter before Frederic punched one into the end zone on a one-yard run by Ben Ackerley. An Eric Christenson field goal gave the Vikings a 7-0 lead with 4:13 to go in the third quarter.

“We had a nice drive and took it down the field,” Belanger said.

The Vikings didn’t waste any time defensively as they got the ball back late in the third quarter and began putting together another successful drive. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Tony Peterson scored the second touchdown of

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Ben Ackerley helped give the Vikings a 7-0 with this quarterback keeper with 4:13 to go in the third quarter. – Photo by Kelly Schmidt

First playoff easy for Webster Glenwood City on Saturday Webster 42, Northwood 0

by Brenda Sommerfeld WEBSTER – The Tigers allowed the Northwood Evergreens a total of 52 offensive yards during the first round of playoffs Tuesday, Oct. 27. Webster themselves made 413 offensive yards, including a 33-yard touchdown pass during their 42-0 shutout against Northwood.

Dan Pope had two 19-yard-run touchdowns and Chad French one 13-yardrun touchdown in the first half. With Pope running in two two-point conversions, the Tigers led 22-0 ending the half.

Pope ran back the second-half opening kickoff for 78 yards to score. Garrett Eichman caught a 33-yard pass from Mycal Larson, getting another touchdown shortly after Pope’s. This put the Tigers up 35-0, starting a running clock.

Larson stepped in as quarterback against Boyceville last Thursday and will finish the year in the position, with James Wethern out on injury. Larson completed the one pass he attempted during the game.

Austin Bork, along with other backup players, was brought in for the second half. Bork carried the ball seven times for 68 yards. He scored a touchdown in the fourth on a 35-yard run.

Dan Dochniak led the Webster team in rushing yards with 101 yards in six carries. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld Dan Dochniak led the Tigers in rushing yards with 101 yards in six carries.

Pope carried nine times for 100 yards, French 10 times for 72 yards and Mike Bambery went 43 yards in eight carries.

With Northwood only totaling 52 offensive yards and six first downs, it is easy to say that the Tigers defense was on top of the game. Tyler Macke made two sacks, Eichman and Jake Lubich

each had one. Several Tigers tackled Evergreens in the backfield for lost yards. Eichman led the team in tackles with six, Pope had 5-1/2, Lubich 4-1/2 and Josh Baer, Bambery and Ben Shives each had three.

Webster will face Glenwood City on the Tigers field at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, in the second round of playoffs.

••• SPOKANE, Wash., – Defenseman Molly Engstrom and the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team was defeated by Canada on Friday, Oct. 16, by a score of 5-2, as part of the 10-game Quest Tour. The team will resume play on the Quest Tour on Sunday, Nov. 22, at the University of New Hampshire against Molly Engstrom the Hockey East All-Stars. From Nov. 3-7, the team will be playing in Finland as part of the Women’s Four Nations Cup. For more information on Engstrom and the Women’s National Team visit www.usahockey.com. – with information from USA Hockey ••• BEMIDJI, Minn., – Two former area athletes played opposite sidelines last weekend in a close battle between Bemidji State and UM-Duluth. Former Frederic athlete and Bemidji State safety Jake Schmidt was in on two tackles for the Beavers, and Bulldogs left-corner Cole Strilzuk recorded eight tackles in UM-Duluth’s 35-34 victory. The Bulldogs are currently ranked No. 2 in a NCAA Division 2 Super Regional 3 Poll.

••• WHITEWATER – UW-River Falls receiver, and former Grantsburg athlete Ryan Hansen caught a 28-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against UW-Whitewater last weekend, but it wasn’t enough as the Falcons fell 38-14. River Falls is still winless in the WIAC. ••• GREEN BAY– The Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay game is being broadcast Sunday, Nov. 1, beginning at 3:15 p.m., on WXCX 105.7 FM, and WLMX 104.9 FM. ••• MADISON – The Purdue Boilermakers at Wisconsin Badgers football game is being broadcast on Saturday, Oct. 31, on 1260 AM beginning at 11 a.m.

••• MADISON – The New Hampshire at Wisconsin college hockey games can be heard on 1260 AM on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at 7 p.m., both nights.

••• 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

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Grantsburg adds one more regional trophy

Thoreson had four kills. Emily Cole tallied four kills, 18 assists, one ace serve, eight digs and one solo block. Larissa Wilhelm set up 11 assists and had nine digs. Tiffany Meyer made 11 defensive digs in the regional championship.

The Pirates will once again face Washburn in the sectional semifinal game. The game will be played in Cameron on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. The winner of the game will advance to the sectional championship game to be played in Clear Lake Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m.

Next stop Cameron versus Washburn Grantsburg 3, St. Croix Central 0

by Brenda Sommerfeld HAMMOND – The first thing that you see when you walk into the Grantsburg High School are cases full of trophies acquired by Pirate teams. The volleyball team has their fair share of trophies in those cases. This year’s team is no exception as they brought Grantsburg the 16th-consecutive regional championship.

The Grantsburg Pirates volleyball team won their match against St. Croix Central Saturday, Oct. 24, in order to take home Grantsburg’s 16th-consecutive regional championship. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Kortney Morrin tips the ball over a St. Croix Central player.

The Pirates volleyball team defeated St. Croix Central at the Panther’s Hammond gym on Saturday, Oct. 24, for the regional title. Grantsburg won the match in three fairly quick games, 25-13, 25-16 and 25-8.

Although St. Croix Central was tougher competition than the Pirates have seen most of the year, it only showed a few times. The first game did not have many of the moments, with the Pirates holding the lead throughout, totaling 15 kills against the Panthers.

During the second game, St. Croix Central managed to pull ahead of Grantsburg 9-7, with errors on Pirate serves. The Panthers held the lead until Kortney Morrin’s kill for point 15. The Pirates than took a one-point lead 15-14.

Morrin, Kallie Thoreson and Annie Palmquist at the net scored for Grantsburg and held off any St. Croix Central points. Two more points were all that the Panthers managed as the Pirates finished the game, 25-16. Twenty kills were scored during the game.

Grantsburg picked up the pace in the third and finished it quickly with a 25-8 score. The Pirates scored with 13 kills.

Morrin hit almost half of the Pirates kills into the St. Croix Central court. She totaled 20 of the team’s 48 kills. She also served over three aces, had 18 digs and one solo block.

Palmquist scored with 11 kills, she had one serving ace and 14 digs. Lauren Romanowski hit over nine kills, four aces and she had four digs.

Annie Palmquist hits one of her 11 kills of the game.

Pirates only team to move to regional final The Dragons put up a good fight throughout the season with a new coach, Caryn Stanford, leading the group. The team, despite great effort, ended in the bottom of the West Lakeland Conference with a record of 2-8. Siren’s volleyball program will graduate six seniors this season, four starters for the team.

Siren, Luck and Unity seasons end Grantsburg 3, Prescott 0

by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – The Pirates were the only Leader Land team to advance in the regional semifinals on Friday, Oct. 23.

Grantsburg, on their home court, defeated their Prescott opponent in three games, 25-10, 25-6 and 25-16.

Kortney Morrin, Annie Palmquist, Lauren Romanowski, Emily Cole and Kallie Thoreson were the top five scorers for Grantsburg. Morrin totaled the most points with 12, from 10 kills and two aces. Defensively, she had 13 digs.

Palmquist scored 11 points with seven kills, two aces and two solo blocks. She had five defensive digs. Romanowski made six points on five kills and one solo block. Cole made five points against Prescott with three kills and two aces.

She also had 12 assists and eight digs.

Thoreson finished the game with five points, four kills and one solo block.

Larissa Wilhelm set up 11 assists for the team’s 52 points. She also had three serving aces. Tiffany Meyer sent two unanswered serves into Prescott territory. Finch had six defensive digs and Lauren Finch made four and totaled two kills playing in the third game.

Northwood 3, Siren 0 MINONG – Siren completed their season with a 6-16 record after a 3-0 loss to Northwood in Minong during the re-

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Grantsburg’s Saisha Goepfert hits the ball into Prescott blockers. Goepfert played in the final game of the match. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld gional semifinals Friday, Oct. 23. The Evergreens put out the Dragon’s fire 2517, 26-24 and 25-13.

Northwood had tough competition against the Dragons, who never gave up.

Siren came within points of winning the second game of the match, but eventually got outscored by the Evergreens.

Carley Emery totaled seven kills and

three digs. Ashley Guevara, Deanna Phernetton and Abigail Mitchell each had two kills. Phernetton blocked eight against Northwood, Mitchell four and Guevara and Sarah Howe two. Howe assisted in 13 points and served one ace.

Danielle Keller had three digs and Meghan Baasch two. Amber Hall scored with one serving ace.

Siren’s Danielle Keller bumps the ball in an earlier game this year. – File photo by Marty Seeger

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Sectional special for Frederic girls Vikings get first-ever girls cross-country team to state

by Marty Seeger FREDERIC – It was the Frederic girls time to shine at the cross-country sectional in Boyceville last Saturday, as they became the first-ever Frederic girls team to qualify for the state meet in Wisconsin Rapids. After several years of sending various individual girls and several talented boys teams, the Vikings were due to get a girls team to state.

“It’s a wonderful accomplishment,” said first-year coach Ian Karl, who feels pretty lucky to have such a great team to coach.

The Frederic girls cross-country team is off and running to their first-ever state appearance this Saturday in Wisconsin Rapids. Pictured (L to R): Manager Cathryn McConnell, coach Ian Karl, Calla Karl, Tanesha Carlson, Jade Johnson, Sam Nelson, Sage Karl, Sarah Knauber and volunteer assistant, Eric Olson. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Frederic’s Joel Anderson got out in front early in the sectional meet at Boyceville.

“You couldn’t ask for a better team to coach for the first year and this is just further proof that I walked into a very good team and hopefully helped them out,” Karl said.

For most of the season the Vikings have been led by Sam Nelson, who finished third overall with a time of 16:01.

Sarah Knauber had the second-best team time with a 16:13 and seventh overall.

Calla Karl finished 10th overall with a 16:36 and Sage Karl took 24th with a time of 17:37.9. Tanesha Carlson finished 35th with a time of 18:03.3 and Jade Johnson finished 52nd with a time of 19:04.9.

“They’re a humble bunch and I think

they were all real happy with their performance. They were all smiling afterwards, but they always wish better for themselves,” Karl said, adding that it was definitely one of the best perform-

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Tiger boys grab third-straight sectional title Jack Taylor becomes two-time sectional champ

by Marty Seeger BOYCEVILLE – A repeat of the previous two years took place at the Boyceville Sectional last Thursday, Oct. 22, as the Webster boys dominated the 13-team field to become sectional champs for the third-straight season.

Webster junior Jack Taylor made it look easy as he grabbed his second-straight sectional championship with a time of 16:40.2. After taking sixth-place last year at the state competition, Taylor is looking to improve drastically after training all yearlong.

“Jack has huge goals and big dreams which motivates him to train all yearround for the state meet,” said coach Roy Ward.

Sophomore Joey Erickson was just over 32 seconds behind Taylor with a time of 17:13 and came in second.

“The other competitors are lucky the race is only 5,000 meters because he runs faster every mile,” said Ward.

Veteran senior runner Bryan Krause was the third Tiger to finish in the top five overall spots with 17:26.2. According to Ward, Krause ran an awesome race.

“He is a strong senior who knows what it takes to compete at this level. He is a quiet competitor, but sure made a lot of noise at sectionals,” Ward said.

Devin Greene took 12th place overall with a time of 17:47.6, and managed to

Webster’s Jack Taylor sprints all alone to the finish line in Boyceville for his second-straight sectional championship. meet all of the goals set by Ward.

“My goals for them were brutal … the only other boy to beat the time I posted was Bryan. Devin likes to razz Chaz Hinze and eggs him on to beat him. I would love to see that happen,” Ward said.

Hinze took 32nd place overall with a time of 18:45.3, and Ward thinks Hinze will need a 17:13 to beat Greene at state,

The Webster boys cross-country team with their third-straight sectional championship trophy. The team will travel to Wisconsin Rapids this Saturday, Oct. 31. The Division 3 boys race begins at 1 p.m. – Photos by Marty Seeger which will help in the Tigers quest for a second-place team, Cedar Grove-Belback-to-back state title. The team’s sixth gium, is returning all of their athletes, and seventh runners, Tim Sundstrom and Sevastapol and the Prairie School and Brad Krause, finished 39th and 45th will be fighting for second according to respectfully, and Sundstrom ran a per- Ward. sonal best of 19:07.2.

“To repeat at state it would take unbe“I am excited to see how Brad runs at lievable races by all of our runners, and state. He has done well in the past on Chaz would have to be right with Devin. tough courses,” Ward said.

It would be the greatest upset in my Five of the seven heading to state were coaching career,” Ward said, but he’s at last year’s state meet, which could be quick to point out that just about anya bonus for the boys, but this year’s teams are again very strong. Last year’s See Webster page 21

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Grantsburg gets three to state Three Pirates make repeat trips to Rapids

by Marty Seeger BOYCEVILLE – The Pirates crosscountry team is sending three athletes to the state cross-country meet this Saturday in Wisconsin Rapids, and all three were there last year. Senior Michelle Lund is making her third appearance at state and finished with a time of 16:25 and eighth-place overall.

The awards ceremony was dramatic not only for coach Paul Huskamp but for Lund as well. After Owen-Withee’s Rachel Wells was called to accept her state-qualifying medal, it was believed that Lund hadn’t made it.

“Our hearts kind of sank, and then when they called her name … it was just like a shot of dynamite. It just ignited her, and she was so excited,” Huskamp said about Lund.

Teammate Angela Gaffney had emotional ups and downs throughout the race as well but completed a time of 16:09 and fifth overall. Gaffney had battled an ankle injury all season long and twisted it again before the two-mile mark.

“She looked like she was in a lot of pain, but she was doing so well,” Huskamp said.

In the end Gaffney fought through the pain and both she and Lund ran as well as any coach could have asked.

“When I talked to them I said, ‘you guys are going to have to have the race of your life because there’s lot of girls

Steven McKinley of Grantsburg battled Eau Claire Regis runners for position at the finish line.

Angela Gaffney of Grantsburg endured pain throughout the race last Saturday in Boyceville.

Pirate senior Michelle Lund is making her third trip to the state meet. – Photos by Marty Seeger

that are very good,’” Huskamp said, adding that they both ran personal bests and Gaffney shaved well over a minute off her time from a previous meet in Unity.

“It was an incredible improvement, but she has a ferocious desire to go and she leaves nothing on the field,” said Huskamp.

Steven McKinley battled his way through the finish line with two athletes from Eau Claire Regis, and won with a fifth-place overall finish and a time of

17:32.3, just one-tenth of a second faster than his nearest competitor. McKinley fell flat across the finish line so he could get his foot across the finish line and it worked. He is making his second trip to state on what Huskamp said was a personal best.

“Every single one of the kids that ran were at their personal bests, or ran better than their personal bests,” Huskamp said, adding he felt bad for Zach Arnold, who missed state by just two places.

Arnold is a sophomore who improved

dramatically all season, along with teammate Daniel Biorn, who is also a sophomore. As for those going to state, Huskamp belives anything can happen, and believes all have potential to do well.

“They can still do very well at state, who know what they’ll be able to do,” Huskamp said.

Sloppy sectional for Division 2 athletes Saints and Unity/Luck end seasons in Amery

by Marty Seeger AMERY – Cross-country runners were tested to the max in Amery last Friday at the WIAA Division 2 sectional meet.

Wind, mud and a wet, sloppy snowfall combined for a miserable day on an already tough Amery course.

“What a miserable night to have to run a cross-country sectional. I felt so bad for the athletes, but it is cross country and this is Wisconsin, so we just learn to deal with it,” said Saints coach Jennifer Clemins, who was a little disappointed in her team’s performances.

Junior Bailey Bergmann is no stranger to the state competition in Wisconsin Rapids and made it her freshman year, but ran into trouble when the course hit the woods with hills, rain and mud, and

Bailey Bergmann of St. Croix Falls took 16th at the sectional meet.

Saints runner Kim Culver sprints to the finish line in Amery. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Unity’s Jake Bengtson fights a slippery hill in Amery through the cold and snow.

fell back from state contention.

Bergmann was in sixth place after the first mile, but took 16th overall and finished with a time of 17:46. Others coming back next season include freshman Allie Holmdahl, who took 26th and Savannah Stone in 22nd place.

“Both had solid performances for their first sectional race, however, both girls’ times were a bit slow, probably due in part to the weather conditions,” Clemins said.

On the boys side Alex Frey and Nate Gravesen finished two minutes slower than usual due to the weather conditions, but like the girls both are coming back for another shot next season.

“Most of the athletes will be returning so we can get our goals set early and train hard in hopes to advancing some on to the state level,” Clemins said.

Only three seniors finished their cross-

country careers in Amery last week, including Christian Wolfe, Brittany Rudolph and Kim Culver. Clemins says they‘ll be missed but several kids will be back again next season to fill their spots.

Overall Clemins is pleased with how the season played out.

“We had fewer injuries than in the past and team numbers hovered around the same as last year. We had three new athletes earn all-conference honors this year compared to one in the past, with all three returning next year to repeat their performances. I am fortunate to coach hardworking, reliable athletes who truly want to be at practice and want to see improvements from race to race,” Clemins said.

Unity/Luck cross-country AMERY – The Unity/Luck cross-country team is in a transition of sorts as they’ll be adding what could be a solid freshman class next year. It was a tough day in Amery but several young faces will likely be back next year to get another shot at state. As a team the Eagle girls finished last but freshman Megan Volgren posted a time of 21:29 to lead the team. Five others rounded out the scores for the Eagles including Anna Luepke, Jessica Raboin, Sarah Sorber, Brittany Bublitz and Tina and Alison Lennartson, who will likely return again next year.

For the boys it was Colton Sorenson who led the Eagles to 13th place out of 16 teams. Sorenson finished with a time of 21:05 and 61st-place overall. One Unity boy, Tyler Bublitz, will be graduating this spring. Bublitz finished his last career cross-country race with the Eagles in 95th-place with a time of 24:55.

Alex Frey led the Saints boys with a time of 20:12.63.

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The Webster boys cross-country team takes a warm-up prior to the sectional race in Boyceville last Saturday. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Webster continued thing can happen.

“There are four teams, in my opinion, that are going to put on one heck of a race to see who ultimately gets the two spots at the awards ceremony. In my calculations, these teams are all within a few points of each other, but there are a lot of variables which make it difficult to predict the points they will score at the state meet,” Ward said.

Frederic continued themselves,” Karl said, adding that it was definitely one of the best performances of the season.

The state competition will certainly be a challenge, but Karl believes the team has a great shot at finishing near the top.

Adding up points and other loose calculations, Karl sees his team capable of finishing third, but with state anything can happen, and this bunch of girls is not unfamiliar with the pressures of the state competition. Nelson, Knauber and Calla Karl set the Division 3 state track record in the 3,200-meter relay just last year.

Karl said if the team can continue their performance and improve a little, anything is possible.

“There’s real potential for a real performance this weekend,” Karl said.

One of the other bonuses is the fact

Webster girls The Webster girls had their best race of the season at sectionals, taking fifth place overall among 15 other teams. The team’s fourth and fifth runners needed huge races and made it happen at just the right time. Shaina Pardun ran a personal best of 18:59, and Ashley Robinson was fifth on the team with a 19:59. Behind Robinson were Olivia Kopecky and Annie Kelby.

It was a tough break for freshman Emma Kelby, who was one spot shy of

Webster’s Shaina Pardun pulled out a great race for the Tigers to help the team to a fifth-place overall finish.

Webster’s Emma Kelby ran a great race last Saturday, but was shy of making state by just one spot.

making state with a time of 16:36.3. She finished 11th overall.

“I was hoping we could sneak a few girls on the trip to state,” said Ward.

Kally Schiller was second on the team and 14th overall with a time of 17:04.5, and Sarah Walsh was third on the team

with a 17:09.

“My heart breaks for senior Sarah Walsh. She has worked extremely hard and was one of the best team captains we have had in a long time,” Ward said.

Frederic’s Tanesha Carlson ran strong for the Vikings in Boyceville.

Viking senior Gus Neumann ran a personal best last week. – Photos by Marty Seeger

that all of the girls are juniors this year, so they’ll be back again next year to make another run at it.

“They’re just seasoned athletes and outstanding kids, and I really couldn’t be more proud of them as athletes and individuals. It’s just great to see,” Karl said.

First-year runners Joel Anderson and Gus Neumann participated for the Frederic boys. Freshman Ian Lexen was unable to run due to illness. Anderson is a senior this year and finished 43rd overall with a time of 19:09.09, and Neumann finished his best time of the year with a 22:52.1.

“Both of those guys are first-year runners. I’m really impressed with them,” Karl said.

Boyceville WIAA Division 3 Sectional Cross-Country Meet – Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Boys Teams

Webster McDonell Central Eau Claire Imm. Luth.

Eau Claire Regis Grantsburg Glenwood City Boyceville Colfax Cadott Stanley-Boyd Fall Creek Elmwood Spring Valley

Boys Overall Individuals

Place Finisher 1 2 4 5 12 14 18 32 39 40 43 46 58 60 70 78

Jack Taylor Joey Erickson Bryan Krause Steven McKinley Devin Greene Zack Arnold Daniel Biorn Chaz Heinz Tim Sundstrom John Schneider Joel Anderson Brad Krause Brendan Kutz Sean Handy Jake Radtke Gus Neumann

Time

16:40.2 17:13.0 17:26.2 17:32.3 17:47.6 17:57.5 18:18.5 18:45.3 19:07.2 19:08.4 19:09.9 19:19.2 20:04.6 20:08.8 21:09.7 22:52.1

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Webster Webster Webster Grantsburg Webster Grantsburg Grantsburg Webster Webster Grantsburg Frederic Webster Grantsburg Grantsburg Grantsburg Frederic

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Girls Teams

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Colfax Frederic Owen-Withee Fall Creek Webster Grantsburg McDonell Central Cadott Spring Valley Stanley-Boyd Eau Claire Regis Glenwood City

Girls Overall Individuals

Place Finisher 3

Samantha Nelson

Time

16:01.011

Team

5 7 8 10 11 14 18 24 36 44 47 53 54 66 67 68 73 78

Angela Gaffney Sarah Knauber Michelle Lund Calla Karl Emma Kelby Kally Schiller Sarah Walsh Sage Karl Tanesha Carlson Aimee Van Tatenhove Rosie LaMere Shaina Pardun Jade Johnson Ashley Robinson Kaelah Maslow Olivia Kopecky Annie Kelby Jordan Christopherson

16:09.0 16:13.0 16:25.0 16:36.0 16:36.3 17:04.5 17:09.0 17:37.9 18:03.3 18:32.0 18:46.5 18:59.0 19:04.9 19:59.3 20:08.5 20:10.2 20:48.5 21:30.0

Grantsburg Frederic Grantsburg Frederic Webster Webster Webster Frederic Frederic Grantsburg Grantsburg Webster Frederic Webster Grantsburg Webster Webster Grantsburg

Frederic

Amery WIAA Division 2 Sectional Cross-Country Meet – Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Boys Teams

Ashland Northwestern Amery Hayward St. Croix Central Osceola Rice Lake Bloomer Prescott Ladysmith St. Croix Falls Somerset Unity/Luck Baldwin/Woodville Barron Cumberland

Boys Overall Individuals

Place Finisher

41 58 61 63 66 68 77 83 84 89 95 97 98 107

Alex Frey Nathan Gravesen Colton Sorenson Joe Thayer Jake Bengtson Mickey Muller Chris Eisen Christian Wolfe Anthony Locken Alec Larsen Tyler Bublitz Mitchell Johnston Scott Bever Rashaud Kelash

Team

St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Unity/Luck St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Unity/Luck Unity/Luck Unity/Luck St. Croix Falls

Time

20:12.6 20:51.9 21:05.3 21:15.1 21:34.6 21:43.0 23:11.0 23:44.6 23:48.9 24:16.0 24:55.7 26:28.8 26:35.7 28:50.6

Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Girls Teams

Northwestern Rice Lake Amery Hayward Somerset Ashland Osceola St. Croix Falls St. Croix Central Prescott Spooner Ladysmith Unity/Luck

Girls Overall Individuals

Place Finisher 16 22 26 51 68 70 72 86 88 89 91 92 98 99

Bailey Bergmann Savannah Stone Allie Holmdahl Kim Culver Ashley Bollig Autumn Erickson Megan Volgren Anna Luepke Jessica Raboin Jessica Derrick Sarah Sorber Brittany Bublitz Tina Lennartson Alison Lennartson

Team

St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Unity/Luck Unity/Luck St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Unity/Luck Unity/Luck Unity/Luck

Time

17:46.6 18:11.6 18:21.7 19:43.5 20:58.6 21:20.4 21:28.1 23:32.2 23:39.6 23:41.8 24:03.9 24:04.5 25:34.3 26:08.6

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Lakers stun Luck in first round after the kickoff when a fumble was recovered by Shell Lake. Mackenzie Curtis scored on a three-yard touchdown run for the Lakers with 8:50 to go in the half.

Shell Lake’s defense would step up again before the first half came to an end, and a 3-yard run by Kraetke gave the Lakers a 23-8 lead at halftime. Derek Buck recovered a fumble for Luck just before the half, but with under a minute to go the half ended with Shell Lake leading by 15 points.

A missed field goal attempt after a long drive by Shell Lake had the game still 23-8 with 5:28 remaining in the third quarter. Luck spent the rest of the third quarter pounding their way across midfield, and eventually scored on a Horsager run with 8:32 left in the game. A failed two-point attempt kept the score at 23-14, and a 15-yard touchdown by Shell Lake’s Curtis with 4:23 to go eventually sealed the win for the Lakers.

Luck ended their season with a 3-2 conference record and 5-4 overall.

Shell Lake gains momentum early Shell Lake 29, Luck 14

by Marty Seeger SHELL LAKE – The Cardinals capitalized early against Shell Lake in the first round of Tuesday night’s Division 7 playoff game. Luck turned the opening kickoff into a turnover when an imperfect kick by Roger Steen was fumbled by Shell Lake.

The Cardinals quickly made due with the turnover just a couple of plays later when Carson Giller scored on a 20-yard touchdown run. A two-point-conversion run by Taylor Horsager gave Luck the 80 lead, and complete control of the first quarter. But Shell Lake came around quickly and forced Luck to punt on the Cardinals next possession. The Lakers quickly scored on their next possession on a 5-yard touchdown run by Mitch Kraetke early in the second quarter, and tied the game at eight with a successful two-point-conversion attempt.

Luck had possession for a short time

Football/continued the game for the Vikings on an 11-yard run, and the extra point gave Frederic a 14-0 lead. Then, the Lakers quickly responded.

“They came back and threw a bomb,” Belanger said.

Alma-Pepin completed a 59-yard pass play from their own 18-yard line, and

Volleyball/continued Weyerhaeuser 3, Luck 0 WEYERHAEUSER – The Luck volleyball season came to a halt at the hands of the Weyerhaeuser Wildacats in the second round of the WIAA playoffs last Friday, Oct. 23, by scores of 18-25, 22-25 and 16-25.

“We played pretty well against Weyerhaeuser,” said Luck coach Alyssa Notermann, who competed her first season as the Cardinals head coach. “The team was excited to make it to the second round of playoffs. We have a lot of good things to build off of next year.”

The team finished 4-6 in the conference and 11-11 overall, and will be getting back most of their starters. Seniors this year included Katie Gutzmer, Samantha Fenning, Alecia Ouellette and Aleah Lemieux.

The Cardinals dive in for an attempt to block a Shell Lake extra point. – Photo by Sue Tolan eventually scored on a 13-yard fourthdown pass to the end zone with 10:31 to go in the game.

On the Vikings next possession they managed to get to the 50-yard line but were forced to punt. They got the ball back on an interception, and got two first downs before coughing up the football to the Lakers, who recovered the ball on the 29-yard line. Alma-Pepin got one first down to the 15-yard line before the

Vikings forced a pair of incomplete passes and had three huge defensive sacks to turn the ball over on downs.

“We had a couple of big defensive plays,” Belanger said, adding big credits to the entire defensive line, as well as the offensive line in the entire second half which opened holes for Ackerley, Peterson and Ian Anderson. The Vikes had 210 yards rushing and held the Lakers to 44 yards rushing, with the longest being

a 15-yard run.

“It was a big win on the road,” Belanger said.

Now the attention will turn to rival Shell Lake this Saturday. The Vikings host the game in Frederic beginning at 1 p.m.

“The kids are so excited that we’ve got Shell Lake at home. I don’t think we’ll have a lot of problem with motivation,” Belanger said.

Junior Morgan Denny led the Cardinals once again with 16 kills, one ace, four digs and five solo blocks. Hannah Karl had one ace, three digs and 10 assists. Lemieux led the team in digs with nine, Sarah Elert had six and Maia Lehmann had five digs and three kills.

Lemieux had three kills as well. – Marty Seeger

10.59 points per set.

“While those numbers grew increasingly closer together over the season it provides a good explanation as to why we struggled picking up victories,” Lesneski said.

The Eagles pulled off a nice first-round playoff win over the Saints and finished

off the season with a conference record of 2-8 and overall 5-18 record.

“I am very proud of the athletes this year and we are hoping to build on our successes from this year and be able to get more victories and advance further in the playoffs,” Lesneski said. – Marty Seeger

St. Croix Central 3, Unity 1 HAMMOND – The Eagles season came to an end at the hands of St. Croix Central in the second round of the WIAA Division 3 volleyball playoffs last Friday, Oct. 23, by scores of 25-15, 22-25, 25-18 and 25-14.

It was a bit of a rough start for the Eagles this season but they slowly turned things around by eliminating errors. According to first-year coach Chris Lesneski the team gave opponents an average of 13.24 points per set and earned only

Unity’s Brooke Gillespie and Crystal Donahue go up for a block in a previous game this season. – File photo by Marty Seeger

Luck’s Alecia Ouellette and Ashley Dexter attempt a block against a Weyerhaeuser hit during Friday night’s regional game. – Photo by Lori Nelson

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Eagles end Saints playoff chances

Eagles end season on high note Unity 20, St. Croix Falls 13

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – The Saints and Eagles ended the football season with records of 3-6, as Unity knocked St. Croix Falls from a playoff spot with a win last Thursday.

“It was a great win to end the season with. Knowing that we were playing a big rival like St. Croix helped to keep everyone motivated this past week,” said Eagles coach Dave Anderson.

Unity scored early on their first drive of the game when Dustin McKinney broke out on a 50-yard run with over eight minutes to go in the first quarter to give the Eagles a 6-0 lead. Penalties hurt the Saints in their opening drive and Unity took over with good field position after the punt.

The Eagles couldn’t get much done after the punt and the Saints took over with two minutes remaining in the first quarter. A solid run by Jake Rademacher and a 29-yard catch by Cory Gebhard from quarterback Matt Vold put the Saints to the Eagles 20-yard line with under a minute to go in the quarter.

Auney Seifert got the ball inside the 10yard line and the Saints eventually scored on a Vold keeper with 8:45 to go in the second quarter.

The Saints held the Eagles on their next

Eagle defenders Jared Peper and Brady Flaherty tackle Saints runner Jake Rademacher, No. 28, as Saints tackle Ryan Jaremczuk, No. 71 looks on. – Photo

by Marty Seeger possession with a key sack by Rademacher. A solid punt return by Gebhard and a Ben Anderson gain across midfield put the Saints into Eagle territory with under three minutes to go in the first half, and a 27-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Campbell gave the Saints a 13-6 lead with 3:06 to go in the first half.

The Eagles came through, however, before halftime, starting from their own 32-yard line and taking the ball to midfield on a McKinney run. Moments later

Luke Nelson connected with Jason Vlasnik on a touchdown pass, and with the extra-point kick the Eagles tied the game at halftime 13-13. It was a solid first half for the Eagles, who faced several games this season with too many penalties and costly turnovers. On Thursday night, the Eagles had just two penalties and zero turnovers.

“All season long we have been working on correcting our mistakes, it is very nice to finish our last game with only two penalties and no turnovers,” Ander-

son said. “That will be something that we can build on for next year.”

Key defensive stops played out much of the third quarter, including a big fourth-and-one stop by the Saints. The Eagles recovered one fumble late in the third quarter but the game was still tied heading into the fourth quarter. The Saints punted on their first possession of the fourth quarter but stopped the Eagles cold on a fourth and two to take over on downs. St. Croix Falls held possession of the ball and even picked up a first down with 6:37 remaining in the game. The Eagles however, came up with a key defensive stop on a fourth and one to take over on their own 46-yard line. An 8-yard catch by Brady Flaherty eventually moved the chains and with 2:04 remaining in the game Nelson connected with Flaherty on a 36-yard touchdown pass.

The touchdown sealed the win for the Eagles after a tough season.

“This was a hard season, because our record does not indicate how well the team played. We were one or two plays away from winning a number of games this year. We will definitely miss the seniors that we will be losing. They are a great bunch of leaders,” Anderson said.

McKinney led the Eagles with 134 yards on 19 carries, and Nelson completed eight of 17 passes for 98 yards.

Mike Johnson had five tackles on defense, while Logan Hilleshiem and Lucas Hetfeld had three tackles each. Alec Carlson led the team in assisted tackles with six.

Vikings bury Birchwood/Weyerhaeuser

Fumbles don’t stand in way of win Frederic 28, Birchwood/Weyerhaeuser 0

by Marty Seeger FREDERIC – The Vikings ended their regular season with a win over Birchwood/Weyerhaeuser last Thursday night, tying for third along with Turtle Lake with a record of 5-3 in the conference.

Frederic scored seven points in each quarter and the defense stepped up considerably to keep Birchwood off the scoreboard. The defense forced four turnovers on downs, four punts, two interceptions and forced four fumbles. Offensively the Vikings had their own troubles with fumbles, as they lost the ball seven times. Those fumbles alone didn’t keep the Vikings from scoring as they punched it through the end zone

late in the first quarter on a 13-yard run

by Tony Peterson.

Despite their third fumble of the game at the start of second quarter the Vikings quickly recovered when Waylon Buck intercepted a Birchwood/Weyerhaeuser pass and ran it back 50 yards to the end zone. The Vikings recovered a fumble late in the second quarter but quickly lost the ball on an interception. The Wildcats managed to get near the Vikings 34-yard line before the half, but Frederic held on a fourth down and 10 and had taken a 14-0 lead at the half.

It didn’t take long for the Vikings to get on the board at the start of the second half, as Ben Ackerley returned the opening kickoff 31 yards. Ian Anderson broke out on a 6-yard run on the first play of the drive and then opened the field on a 45-yard touchdown run. With a 21-0 lead the Vikings defense went to work as Birchwood held possession of the ball until midway through the third quarter.

The Vikings kept the Wildcats in their

Frederic’s Trae Gehl catches a pass.

He had three receptions for 48 yards Thursday. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

own territory before forcing a punt, and gained possession with 6:35 remaining in the third quarter. Neither team moved the ball much as the third quarter ended, but the Vikings scored another touchdown in their first drive of the fourth quarter when Peterson caused a fumble that Adam Chenal picked up and ran 8 yards to near midfield. Ackerley took the ball into Wildcats territory on a 26-yard run and Anderson scored on the Vikings next play on a 12-yard run with 9:50 still remaining in the fourth quarter.

In total Frederic had 183 yards rushing with Anderson getting the bulk of the yardage with 77 yards on six carries.

Ackerley held the ball for 47 yards on 10 carries and completed six of 10 passes for 122 yards with two interceptions. Peterson had eight carries for 39 yards.

On defense the Vikes were led by Chenal with 13 tackles. Anderson and Peterson each had seven tackles, and Buck and Trae Gehl had five tackles apiece.

Loss to Clear Lake completes Grantsburg season Key injuries wear on team Clear Lake 45, Grantsburg 6

by Brenda Sommerfeld CLEAR LAKE – Grantsburg faced their final conference opponent, Clear Lake, Thursday, Oct. 22, as the Pirates final game of the season. The Warriors defeated the Pirates 45-6 in Clear Lake.

“It was a very difficult game, as they are a very good team and we had many key injuries,” coach Keith Lehne said.

“We played hard but faced a superior team.”

Four starting offensive players were unable to play in the game. Two corner players, the fullback and wingback were out the entire game. During the game a

starting linebacker and the team’s left tackle were injured and taken out of the game.

One defensive end, an outside linebacker, two defensive tackles, the right tackle and the backup fullback played the game with sustained injuries.

Without leading rusher fullback Derek Bertelsen playing others had to step up on offense. Kyle Johnson led the team with a total of 74 yards in 15 carries.

Johnson scored the Pirates only touchdown on a 33-yard run. He also had the team’s only punt return for two yards and returned four kickoffs for 76 yards.

Matt Wood went 55 yards in 14 carries, quarterback Brent Myers carried five times for 18 yards. Cody Benedict made it seven yards in four carries. Benedict had two kickoff returns for 33 yards.

Brent Myers completed three of seven passes for 56 yards. Receiver Trevor

Thompson had two catches for 22 yards and Josh Phillipps had one for 34 yards.

Phillipps punted four times for the Pirates, totaling 125 yards.

“Although the last game did not turn out well for us, I thought our team improved throughout the year,” Lehne commented. “The underclassmen now will need to commit to the weight room in the off-season in order for this team to return to the playoffs next season.”

The Pirates end the 2009-10 season with a 2-4 conference record and a 3-6 overall record.

LEFT: Pirate quarterback Brent Myers goes back for a pass in an earlier game of the year. He completed three passes for a total of 56 yards against Clear Lake Thursday night. – File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Boyceville takes perfect season from Webster Uncharacteristic mistakes made Boyceville 26, Webster 14

by Brenda Sommerfeld WEBSTER – The celebrating over an undefeated season has come to a halt in Webster with a 26-14 loss to the Boyceville Bulldogs Thursday, Oct. 22.

The Tigers still record a first-place finish and undefeated record in the Large Lakeland Conference; they just didn’t remain undefeated for their regular season.

“You have to tip your hat to the Boyceville players and coaches,” coach Jeromie Voeltz said. “They played a very tough, physical game. They came out intense and ready to play and we didn’t match that intensity.”

Boyceville scored their first touchdown with one minute left in the first quarter. The touchdown came after the Bulldogs fumbled a punt, making the punter run. The punter got a first down for the team, keeping possession of the ball.

Webster’s Dan Dochniak scored one of the Tigers touchdown minutes into the second quarter on a 49-yard run. The

Webster’s fullback Chad French, with the help of several teammates, pushes his way through Boyceville defense to gain yards for the Tigers. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld Bulldogs crossed into the end zone twice in the second quarter and once more in the fourth, while Webster only scored once more. Dan Pope ran in an 81-yard

kick return in the last three minutes of the fourth quarter. Pope also ran in the two-point conversion for Webster’s 14 points.

“I thought we played poorly for most of the game,” Voeltz stated. “We made some key uncharacteristic mistakes that we haven’t really made throughout the course of the season. We had some bright spots in all phases of the game, but wasn’t enough to come out with the victory Thursday night.”

Webster totaled 250 offensive yards.

Pope rushed for 105 of the yards in 16 carries, Chad French 96 yards in 20 carries and Dochniak 49 yards in two carries. James Wethern attempted one pass, which resulted in a Boyceville interception.

Tiger Shane Rossow returned three kickoffs for a total of 29 yards, Pope one for 81 yards and Dochniak one for 19 yards.

Defensively, French made 12-1/2 tackles, one assist and three tackles for loss.

Pope made 10-1/2 tackles and three assists and Jake Lubich eight tackles and three tackles for loss. Nolan Kriegel and Garrett Eichman each made four tackles and two assists.

“A loss never feels good, but many times there are a lot of positives you can take out of a loss,” Voeltz commented.

“We can take some of those mistakes we made during the game and try to correct them for the upcoming games.”

Cards end regular season with win test offensively as Luck led just 8-0 at the half. According to Luck coach Don Kendzior, the Comets have been struggling with the flu during the past four weeks, but seemed to be playing much better.

“They gave us an early test with the score at halftime being 8-0. We as a coaching staff made some adjustments and scored two more times in the second half. Our defense played well by shutting out Cameron,” Kendzior said.

Finish 4-2 in the conference Luck 21, Cameron 0

by Marty Seeger LUCK – The Cardinals finished out the regular season with a win over Cameron last Thursday night, ending the regular season at 4-2 in the conference and 6-3 heading into the playoffs. Luck kept their running game going with a total of 343 yards rushing, and no stats through the air. The defense managed to shut out the Comets in scoring by allowing just 127 yards rushing and 122 yards passing.

But Cameron put the Cardinals to the

LEFT: A group of Luck Cardinals defensive players take down a Cameron runner during Luck’s final game of the regular season Thursday, Oct. 22.

– Photo by Sue Tolan

Dragons end season with win over New Auburn Bruce keeps Siren from scoring Siren 46, New Auburn 18

by Brenda Sommerfeld NEW AUBURN – The Siren Dragons were allowed to play a 10th game because they did not make the playoffs. The Dragons traveled to New Auburn for this game and were able to show their abilities with a 46-18 win Tuesday, Oct. 27.

“As a team we talked about ending our season on a positive note and that is what we did tonight,” coach Jason Bins stated.

Siren had only 14 players able to play against the New Auburn Trojans. Those 14 each found their place on the field and contributed in the team’s biggest win in several years.

The 46 points came from touchdowns

by Elijah Hinze passing to Andrew Brown, three ran in by Isaac Wegner, one ran in by Evan Oachs and one run by Jeremy Wikstrom.

Hinze and Wegner each completed three of four pass attempts. Wegner totaled 35 passing yards and Hinze 28

yards.

Wegner rushed for 187 yards in his 13 carries, Oachs totaled 109 yards in 20 carries and Wikstrom 57 yards in nine carries.

“With only 14 players suited, I was worried about them getting fatigued, but they hung in there and played a very good game,” Bins commented.

Defensively, Hunter Wikstrom, William Haines and Andrew Brown each recovered a New Auburn fumble. Wikstrom forced the Trojans to fumble one.

He also had one sack and six tackles.

Haines made two sacks and five tackles.

Wegner completed one sack and seven tackles and Brown totaled six tackles.

The Siren team ended their season with a 2-8 overall record. Returning all but one senior graduating, there will be a lot of experience coming back next year for the small team.

“I am very proud of how these kids have performed this year,” Bins stated.

“With almost all of them coming back, we are really hoping for great things in the years to come.”

Bruce 55, Siren 0 BRUCE – Coming off a much-needed win against Winter last week, Siren faced

LEFT: Siren’s defense gets set in a previous game this year.

The Dragons finished their season with a big win over New Auburn Tuesday night.

– File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld their last Small Lakeland Conference opponent, the Bruce Red Raiders, Thursday, Oct. 22. Bruce totaled three wins for the season with a 55-0 shutout against the Dragons Thursday.

“When a very small team loses players due to illness and injury, it makes it very tough to compete with a very good team like Bruce,” coach Jason Bins stated.

“Most of our guys never left the field, but they kept on fighting until the end.”

Siren’s quarterback Christian Hall

completed five of eight passes for a total of 128 yards. Isaac Wegner made two catches for 36 yards, Evan Oachs had one catch for 44 yards and Andrew Brown received one pass for 40 yards.

Oachs rushed the ball 15 yards in 17 carries and Jeremy Wikstrom made it 12 yards in six carries.

Defensively Brown nailed six tackles, two sacks and made one fumble recovery.

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Saturday, Oct. 31

Friday, Nov. 6 or

Friday, Nov. 13 or

Saturday, Nov. 7

Saturday, Nov. 14

Flambeau (#1)

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2009 Football Playoffs - Division 7 Tuesday, Oct. 27

Saturday, Oct. 31

Friday, Nov. 6 or

Friday, Nov. 13 or

Saturday, Nov. 7

Saturday, Nov. 14

Plum City (#1)

Record: 8-0, 9-0

Record: 7-0, 9-0 Flambeau

@Flambeau

@Ellsworth

34-6

Boyceville Record: 3-3, 5-4

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@Flambeau (TBA)

Thorp

Plum City 35-24

@Chippewa Falls (1 p.m.)

McDonell Central

Record: 7-2, 7-2

Record: 5-2, 7-2 Hurley

@Hurley

@Elmwood

32-6

Hurley (#4)

Elmwood (#4)

Record: 6-1, 8-1

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Glenwood City (#3)

Record: 5-2, 7-2

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Record: 5-2, 6-3

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@Pepin

22-8

Clear Lake Record: 5-1, 8-1

42-13

Pepin/Alma (#3)

Record: 5-1, 7-2 @Glenwood City

McDonell Central

Frederic 14-8

Frederic Record: 5-3, 5-4

@Webster (4 p.m.)

Record: 4-2, 6-3

Record: 5-3, 5-4 @Webster Webster (#2)

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@Shell Lake

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Shell Lake (#2)

A R E A Monday Youth (2 games) Standings: Lone Striker 12, Chase 9, Pin Striker 6, D Joel 3.

Boys games: Austin Bruss 167, David Lindberg 117.

Boys series: Austin Bruss 319, David Lindberg 212.

Team games: Lone Striker 167 & 152.

Team series: Lone Striker 319, D Joel 212.

Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Nite Hawks 15, Zebras 15, Swans 14, Vultures 13, Bears 12, Eagles 10, Cardinals 10, Badgers 7.

Women’s games: Lila Larson 158, Bernice Moyer 155, Betty Schandorff 155.

Women’s series: Lila Larson 442, Joan Funne 421, Bernice Moyer 419.

Men’s series: Roger Messer 234, Dennis Bohn 209, Tom Johnson 187.

Men’s games: Roger Messer 535, Duane Doolittle 529, Tom Johnson & Tony Deiss 492.

Team games: Nite Hawks 646, Vultures 605, Swans 602.

Team series: Vultures 1797, Nite Hawks 1776, Bears 1686.

Men’s Tuesday Classic Standings: Great Northern Outdoors 55, Bottle Shop 53.5, Hacker’s Lanes 52, Yellow Lake Lodge 41, Olsen & Son 36, Pioneer Bar 35.5.

Individual games: Maynard Stevens 279, Ron Skow 248, Scooter Morrison 245.

Individual series: Maynard Stevens 663, Ron Skow 660, Brett Daeffler 643.

Team games: Bottle Shop 704, Great Northern Outdoors 673, Hacker’s Lanes 624.

Team series: Bottle Shop 1815, Great Northern Outdoors 1813, Hacker’s Lanes 1668.

Games 50 pins or more above average: Maynard Stevens 279 (+103); Scooter Morrison 245 (+74); Ron Skow 248 (+55).

Series 100 pins or more above average: Maynard Stevens 663 (+135); Scooter Morrison 617 (+104).

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Larsen Auto Center 19, Skol Bar 18, 4 Seasons Wood Products 17, Pioneer Bar 16, A-1 Machine 15, Cummings Lumber 15, Lewis Silo 12, Bye 0.

Individual games: Chuck Kruse (CL) 256, Steve Baillargeon (A-1) 235, Chris Rowell (PB) 229.

Individual series: Brett Daeffler (4S) 680, Norm Hansen (A-1) 626, Chris Rowell (PB) 615.

Team games: 4 Seasons Wood Products 1025, A-1 Machine 987, 4 Seasons Wood Products 979.

Team series: 4 Seasons Wood Products 2903, A-1 Machine 2839, Pioneer Bar 2629.

Thursday Early Standings: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 58.5, Fab Four 56, Hell Raisers 51.5, Full Timers 47.5, Grindell Law Office 46, Frontier Trails 41.5, K-Wood 34, Wikstrom Construction 29.

Individual games: (Handicap scores) Blake Douglas (GLO) 261, Don McKinney (FF) 258, Dave Hall (HR) 255.

Shell Lake 29-14

Record: 7-1, 8-1

Record: 6-0, 8-1

Hacker’s Lanes

@Frederic (1 p.m.)

Luck

Northwood/Solon Springs

B O W L I N G Individual series: (Handicap scores) Blake Douglas (GLO) 742, Dave Hall (HR) 695, Leonard Knauber (FT) 686.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Fab Four 678, Hell Raisers 671, Grindell Law Offices 667.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Hell Raisers 1957, Grindell Law Offices 1955, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 1938.

Games 50 pins or more above average: Blake Douglass 224 (+130); Don McKinney 237 (+51); Dave Hall 213 (+50).

Series 100 pins or more above average: Blake Douglas 634 (+130); Dave Hall 590 (+101).

Splits converted: 3-10: Laryn Larson, Leonard Knauber. 3-8: Mike Sullivan. 410: Simon Nelson. 5-7: Laryn Larson.

Thursday Late Mixed Standings: North Wind Arts 15, Rural American Bank 15, Hansen Farms Inc. 15, Stotz & Company 12, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 11, Johnson Upholstery 11, Fisk Trucking 11.

Women’s games: Kelsey Bazey 183 Rhonda Bazey 182, Rita Frandsen 171.

Women’s series: Kelsey Bazey 491, Rhonda Bazey 481, Rita Frandsen 454.

Men’s series: Eugen Wynn Jr. 227, Richard Coen 222, Jacob Anderson 214.

Men’s games: Eugene Wynn Jr. 620, Jacob Anderson 567, Daryl Bazey 550.

Team games: Rural American Bank 877, Hansen Farms Inc. 874, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 795.

Team series: Rural American Bank 2545, Hansen Farms Inc. 2502, Stotz & Company 2311.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: The Leader 36, The Pin Heads 30, Pioneer Bar 26, Frederic Design & Promotion 26, The Dozers 24.5, Hole in the Wall 20, Junque Art 17, Meyers Plus 16.5.

Individual games: Terri Pearson 194, Cindy Denn 191, Dorothy Barfknecht 188.

Individual series: Paula Denn 495, Dorothy Barfknecht 482, Cindy Denn 478.

Team games: The Leader 653, The Pin Heads 593, Hole in the Wall 572.

Team series: The Leader 1828, Hole in the Wall 1605, Frederic Design & Promotion 1598.

Games 50 or more above average: Terri Pearson.

Splits converted: 5-10: Carrie Lindahl; Kim Owens. 8-10: Toni Harvieux.

Saturday Youth (3 games) Standings: The Unknowns 12, ???? 12, Earth Energy 10, Lucky Cards 10, Favre Rules 8, L4D 8.

Girls games: Corissa Schmidt 187 & 159, Lauren Domagala 134.

Girls series: Corissa Schmidt 505, Lauren Domagala 366, Andrea Aurelia 341.

Boys games: Charlie Lindberg 221, Bryson Clemenson 208, A.J. Walsh Brenizer 191.

Boys series: Logan Hacker 548, A.J. Walsh Brenizer 497, Christian Hall 484.

Team games: The Unknows 615, Favre Rules 589 & 556.

Team series: Favre Rules 1684, The Unknowns 1654, L4D 1526.

McKenzie Lanes

Monday Night Ladies Standings: McKenzie Lanes 61.5, Sam’s Carpentry 60, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 52.5, Edina Divas 51.5, Metal Products Co. 46.5, Bogus Pumpkins 46.5, Frederic Truck & Tractor 45.5, Miltown Appliance 44.

Individual games: Helen Leggitt 208, Kathy McKenzie 195, Barb Wilson 189.

Individual series: Helen Leggitt 593, Cindy Castellano 515, Erlene Johnson 512.

Team games: (Handicap score) Sam’s Carpentry 864.

Team series: (Handicap score) Sam’s Carpentry 2404.

Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: Lemon Heads 54, Jim’s Flooring 43, Wild Boys 42, Mom’s Boys 39, Lane Crashers 36.5, Lamar Stars 33.5.

Women’s games: Brenda Lehmann 212, Janice Berg 181, Linda Larson 148.

Women’s series: Brenda Lehmann 494, Janice Berg 470, Linda Larson 400.

Men’s games: Jeff Lehmann 243, Tim Lehner 223, Zach Gurtner 220.

Men’s series: Jeff Lehmann 702, Glen Minnick 588, Tim Lehner 553.

Team games: Lemon Heads 558.

Team series: Lemon Heads 1523.

Tuesday Women’s Day Standings: Custom Outfitter 95.5, B & H Builders 82.5, Hauge Dental 70.5, Kassel Tap 67.5, Gutter Dusters 65.5, Tomlonson Insurance 63.5, Country Gals 63, Bye 36.

Individual games: Toni Sloper 190, Lila Larson 188, Erlene Johnson 184.

Individual series: Toni Sloper 498, Kelley Hill 493, Audrey Ruck 490.

Team games: (Handicap score) Gutter Dusters 842, Hauge Dental 820, Custom Outfitter 798.

Team series: (Handicap score) Hauge Dental 2322, Gutter Dusters 2310, Custom Outfitter 2279.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Glass Bar 83, Steve’s Appliance 77.5, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 76.5, Hack’s Pub 69.5, Centurview Park 68, McKenzie Lanes 66.5, Dream Lawn 65.5, The Dugout 53.5.

Individual games: Donny Potting Jr. 257, Craig Willert 256, Darren McKenzie 245.

Individual series: Craig Willert 746, Donny Potting Jr. 666, Norm Hansen 656.

Team games: (Handicap score) Steve’s Appliance 1209.

Team series: (Handicap score) Glass Bar 3538.

R E S U L T S Wednesday Early League Standings: Top Spot 28, JJ’s Club 35 24, Suzie Q’s 23, Hendrick’s Motor 20, Lite House 20, Cutting Edge 16, Hack’s Pub 16, Holiday Stationstore 13.

Women’s games: Janice Fox 187, Dixie Welling 182, Kathy Braund 172.

Women’s series: Janice Fox 508, Kathy Braund 495, Dixie Welling 479.

Men’s games: Gene Braund, Merlin Fox & Dan Ruck 234.

Men’s series: Merlin Fox 638, Gene Braund 632, Dan Ruck 630.

Team games: (Handicap score) Lite House 707.

Team series: (Handicap score) Top Spot 1983.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Hanjo Farms 38, Dalles Electrical 37, Edina Realty 37, McKenzie Lanes 26, Harvest Moon 26, Davy’s Construction 24, Tiger Express 20, Reed’s Marina 16.

Individual games: Dan Flaherty 257, Rich Swenson 246, Darren McKenzie 242.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie 706, Dan Flaherty 652, Rich Swenson 646.

Team games: (Handicap score) Dalles Electrical 1081, Tiger Express 1040.

Team series: (Handicap score) Dalles Electrical 3009, Harvest Moon 2911.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Truhlsen Chiropractic 110, Hack’s Pub 101.5, Hauge Dental 92, Cutting Edge Pro 90, RiverBank 90, KJ’s 88.5, Eagle Valley Bank 78.5, Bont Chiropractic 63.5.

Individual games: Jen Whelan 202, Lois Swenson 198, Shannon Cox 197.

Individual series: Shannon Cox 513, Jen Whelan 507, Denise Donaghue 505.

Team games: Hack’s Pub 819, Hauge Dental 791, Truhlsen Chiropractic 721.

Team series: Hauge Dental 2246, Hack’s Pub 2217, RiverBank 2067.

Black & Orange

Early Birds Standings: Log Cabin Store 15-9, 10th Hole 12-12, Gandy Dancer Saloon 12-12, Black & Orange 9-15.

Individual games: Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 188, Rita Tesch (10th) 181, Donna Koon (10th) & Michelle Lysdahl (10th) 172.

Individual series: Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 482, Michelle Lysdahl (10th) 453, Donna Koon (10th) 449.

Team games: 10th Hole 894, Log Cabin Store & Gandy Dancer Saloon 817.

Team series: 10th Hole 2512, Log Cabin Store 2392, Gandy Dancer Saloon 2356.

Monday Night Men’s Standings: Black & Orange 15-9, Larry’s LP 12-12, Glass & Mirror Works 11-13, Pope’s Construction 10-14.

Individual games: Ron Staples (B&O) 254, Breck Eytcheson (G&MW) 216, Ron Pitts (B&O) 211.

Individual series: Ron Pitts 546, Art Bliven 543, Ron Staples 508.

Team games: Black & Orange 964, Larry’s LP 934, Glass & Mirror Works 910.

Team series: Black & Orange 2761, Larry’s LP 2666, Glass & Mirror Works 2662.

Games 50 or more above average: Ron Staples 254 (+96); Ron Pitts 211 (+73).

Series 100 or more above average: Ron Pitts 546 (+132).

Splits converted: 4-7-10: Mark Holmstrom.

TNT Standings: Flower Power 21-7, Larry’s LP 13-15, Cashco 12-16, Hole in the Wall 10-18.

Individual games: Jennifer Kern (L) 193, Carol Phelps (FP) 191, Mary Ellen Smith (C) 179.

Individual series: Mary Ellen Smith (C) 505, Jennifer Kern (L) 494, Mary Reese (FP) 460.

Team games: Cashco 885, Flower Power 876, Larry’s LP 857.

Team series: Flower Power 2515, Cashco 2468, Larry’s LP 2430.

Games 50 or more above average: Carol Phelps 191 (+60).

Splits converted: 4-7-10: Becky Reynolds.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Cashco 21-3, Lions 16-8, Northview Drive Inn 14-10, 10th Hole 1212, Black & Orange 6-18, Vacant 3-21.

Individual games: Bill Simmons (L) 221, Gerry Vogel (10th) 194, Larry Johnson (L) 193.

Individual series: Bill Simmons (L) 561, Mike Zajac (C) 534, Larry Johnson 526.

Team games: Northview Drive Inn 985, Lions 936, 10th Hole 899.

Team series: Northview Drive Inn 2687, Lions 2675, Cashco 2627.

Games 50 or more above average: Bill Simmons 221 (+59); Jake Lamb 192 (+63).

Early Risers Standings: A+ Sanitation 17-11, Hole in the Wall 15-13, 10th Hole 13-15, Gandy Dancer 11-17.

Individual games: Lucy Hansen (HITW) 183, Carol Phelps (A+) 174, Marlys Ericson (GD) 170.

Individual series: Lucy Hansen (HITW) 522, Evelyn Engebretson (HITW) 440, Marlys Ericson (GD) 434.

Team games: Hole in the Wall 688, A+ Sanitation 671, 10th Hole 668.

Team series: Hole in the Wall 1994, 10th Hole 1970, Gandy Dancer 1961.

Games 50 or more above average: Lucy Hansen 183 (+54).

Series 100 or more above average: Lucy Hansen 522 (+135).

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Lips 20-8, Check Services 18-10, Pour House 10-18, Webster Motel 8-20.

Individual games: Angie Olson 174, Daphne Churchill 170, Sherry Cadotte 166.

Individual series: Angie Olson 492, Vicki Sjoholm 416, Tooter Barnes 405.

Team games: Webster Motel 686, Check Services 672, Lips 649.

Team series: Webster Motel 1996, Check Services 1957, Lips 1875.

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Burnett Youth Hockey registration still open BURNETT COUNTY – The Burnett Youth Hockey Association is still registering skaters for the 2009-10 hockey season. New skaters must pay a registration fee of $40 to USA Hockey in order to play. There is no cost for LTS (ages 4-6).

New families and LTS families must sell 10 calendars for the association. Calendars sell for $20 each. The association provides equipment at no charge for new players.

Players may register by coming to the Lodge Center Arena in Siren on Monday, Nov. 2, between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. For questions, contact Rebecca at 715-3274836, or leave a message at the Lodge Center arena at 715-349-7465.

The hockey association is also announcing its schedule of open skate dates for the months of October and November, with a cost of $3 per skater. The dates and times are as follows: Friday,

Playoff enthusiasm

Oct. 30, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Squirts in charge). Saturday, Nov. 7, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (PeeWees in charge). Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (U14 bantams in

charge). Sunday, Nov. 15, from 2-4 p.m.

(LTS and Mites in charge), and Saturday, Nov. 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Squirts in charge). – submitted

2009 Girls Volleyball Playoff Tree - Division 3 Regionals Tues., Oct. 20

Sectionals Fri., Oct. 23

Sat., Oct. 24

@Grantsburg

Grantsburg

Glenwood City(#8)

25-6, 25-5, 25-6

Webster (#5)

@Grantsburg

Prescott (#4)

Grantsburg 25-10, 25-6, 25-16

Prescott 23-25, 25-18, 25-11, 16-25, 15-13

@St. Croix Central

St. Croix Central (#3) @St. Croix Central

St. Croix Central

Spring Valley (#6)

25-15, 28-26, 25-20

Unity (#7)

@St. Croix C entral

@St. Croix Falls

Unity

St. Croix Falls (#2)

20-25, 25-18, 25-19, 27-25

@Washburn Flambeau (#8) Hurley (#5) @Cumberland

@Cameron Washburn 25-7, 25-8, 25-5

Washburn

@Washburn

25-11, 25-12, 25-12

Cumberland

@Phillips

Cameron (#3) Ladysmith (#6)

@Mellen

@Phillips

Phillips

VOLLEYBALL

WOMEN’S POOL LEAGUE Team Luck-E Glass Bar Suzy Q's Wise Guys VFW Hack's JJ's Blacksmith Shop Kassel Tap Hog Wild

Score 19 18 17 15 14 13 11 10 10 5

CROSS COUNTRY

Upcoming Saturday, October 31 11 a.m.

Webster at Wisconsin Rapids State Meet Frederic at Wisconsin Rapids State Meet Grantsburg at Wisconsin Rapids State Meet

FOOTBALL

Small Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Flambeau Falcons 8-0 Shell Lake Lakers 7-1 Turtle Lake Lakers 5-3 Frederic Vikings 5-3 Northwood/Solon Evergreens 5-3 Bruce Red Raiders 3-5 Birchwood/Weyerhaeuser Cats 2-6 Siren Dragons 1-7 Winter Warriors 0-8 Large Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Webster Tigers 6-0 Clear Lake Warriors 5-1 Luck Cardinals 4-2 St. Croix Falls Saints 2-4 Grantsburg Pirates 2-4 Unity Eagles 2-4 Cameron Comets 0-6 Scores Thursday, October 22 Frederic 28, Birchwood/Weyerhaeuser 0 Luck 21, Cameron 0 Unity 20, St. Croix Falls 13 Clear Lake 45, Grantsburg 6 Bruce 55, Siren 0 Boyceville 26, Webster 14 Tuesday, October 27 Webster 42, Northwood/Solon Springs 0 Frederic 14, Pepin/Alma 8 Shell Lake 29, Luck 14 Siren 46, New Auburn 18 Upcoming Saturday, October 31 1 p.m.

Shell Lake at Frederic 4 p.m.

Glenwood City at Webster

Overall 10-0 9-1 6-4 5-5 5-5 3-6 2-7 2-8 1-8 Overall 9-1 8-2 6-4 3-6 3-6 3-6 1-8

@Clear Lake

Phillips 25-23, 25-17, 18-25, 25-14

25-14, 25-20, 25-11

PREPS

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall Grantsburg Pirates 10-0 32-1 Clayton Bears 8-2 24-7 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 14-17 Luck Cardinals 4-6 11-11 Clear Lake Warriors 4-6 4-7 Siren Dragons 2-8 6-16 Frederic Vikings 2-8 5-15 Unity Eagles 2-8 5-18 Scores Friday, October 23 Grantsburg 3, Prescott 0 (25-10, 25-6, 25-16) St. Croix Central 3, Unity 1 (25-15, 22-25, 25-18, 25-14) Northwood 3, Siren 0 (25-17, 26-24, 25-13) Weyerhaeuser 3, Luck 0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-16) Saturday, October 24 Grantsburg 3, St. Croix Central 0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-12) Upcoming Thursday, October 29 7 p.m.

Grantsburg vs. Washburn at Cameron Saturday, October 31 7 p.m.

Sectional Final

Washburn 25-15, 25-17, 25-21

Cameron 25-23, 14-25, 26-24, 25-21

Chequamegon (#7) Phillips (#2)

25-14, 25-16, 25-12

25-15, 22-25, 25-18, 25-14

Cumberland (#4) 18-25, 23-25, 25-13, 25-14, 15-8

@Cameron

Grantsburg

St. Croix Central

Washburn (#1)

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD

Sat., Oct. 31

Grantsburg (#1)

@Prescott

There was no shortage of enthusiasm for the Frederic Vikings football team after their 14-8 victory over Alma-Pepin on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the level 1 playoff game. Frederic will play rival Shell Lake this Saturday, Oct. 31, at home beginning at 1 p.m. – Photo by Kelly Schmidt

Thurs., Oct. 29

OF THE

WEEK

NAME: Jack Taylor SCHOOL: Webster YEAR: Junior COMMENTS: Perhaps with no surprise, Jack Taylor earned his secondstraight sectional title last weekend in Boyceville with a time of 16:40.2. Taylor has a fierce work ethic, and will put his hard work to the test along with teamJack Taylor mates at the state meet in Wisconsin Rapids. – Marty Seeger NAME: Kortney Morrin

SCHOOL: Grantsburg YEAR: Junior COMMENTS: Grantsburg is lucky to have Kortney Morrin as a part of their volleyball team. Morrin totaled 20 kills, three aces, 18 digs and one solo block for a total of 24 points against the St. Croix Central Panthers to help the Pirates win their 16th-consecutive regional championship. – Brenda Sommerfeld

Surprises by Unity and Boyceville caused The Prediction King to limp home with a 5-2 record last week, which dropped his football season record to a still-very-respectable 44-9 or The 83 percent. This Swami week’s playoff slate is sparse, so THE SWAMI the Swami decided to add a professional game for good measure.

“I’m a huge Packer fan, so I decided to predict Sunday’s Packer-Viking clash. However, that will be what I call an ‘optional pick’ in that I will not count it on my annual percentage unless I pick it correctly,” he said in shameless cop-out fashion. “And hopefully there will still be an area high school team alive so I can predict again next week. Go, go!” he added while fashioning a pumpkin, gourd and corn stalk Halloween-themed decoration to place next to his mailbox.

Saturday’s playoff games:

PREDICTS

Kortney Morrin

Flambeau 28, Hurley 14 – The Midgets are tough but the Falcons are better.

Webster 20, Glenwood City 19 – This has to be considered an upset considering how Dunn-St Croix foe Boyceville handled Webster earlier.

Somerset 32, Bloomer 24 – This will be a dandy, but Somerset always seems to peak at playoff time.

Osceola 30, Hayward-LCO 20 – Osceola blows past the Hurriceagles.

Shell Lake 28, Frederic 13 – No one believes in hexes and jinxes anymore, but you have to wonder when it comes to this matchup.

Optional NFL Prediction: Minnesota 34, Green Bay 21 – A score similar to the teams first meeting. Like Lynn Dickey once did, Aaron Rodgers will pile up nice numbers for my Pack, but his release is too slow and he’ll get sacked too much. Ol’ Number 4 (Brett Favre) does it again, but for the wrong team.

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

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

ATVs • BIRDING • BOATING • CAMPING • FISHING • HIKING • HUNTING • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Deer carcass tag tip sheet available

MADISON – There are some important deer carcass tagging changes in 2009 that hunters will want to pay attention to, according to Department of Natural resources wildlife biologists and wardens.

Hunters can print out a handy color tip sheet on tagging their deer from the DNR Web site or request a copy from a DNR service center. Information on carcass tags is also available in the 2009 Wisconsin deer hunting regulations pamphlet or by calling the DNR Call Center at 888-936-7463.

Gun deer hunters After a number of years of herd control and earn-a-buck rules in the north, many northern deer management units are regular units in 2009. To shoot an antlerless deer in regular units, gun deer hunters must purchase a unit-specific ($12 for residents and $20 for nonresidents) antlerless deer tag. Some regular units will not have any unit-specific antlerless tags available in 2009; some have already sold out; and others are expected to sell out. Hunters are urged to check early and to be sure they understand the rules and have the right tags

for their unit.

The Antlerless Deer Carcass Tag that is included with a gun deer hunting license is valid only in designated herd control and CWD (EAB) units.

As in the past, there is an unlimited number of $2 antlerless deer tags available for herd control units for hunters wishing to harvest additional deer for personal use or for donation to the venison donation program.

Licensed gun and archery hunters, hunting in CWD units may pick up free CWD Deer Carcass Tags at all DNR Service Centers, and select DNR licensing locations and registration stations throughout the CWD Management Zone.

Archery deer hunters Archery hunters receive two antlerless carcass tags with their license. The Archery Antlerless Carcass Tag is good for any unit statewide during an open archery season. If this tag is used, archery hunters in regular units may also purchase the $12 unit-specific antlerless tags if there are any available for the unit they will be hunting in. The Antlerless Deer Carcass Tag, which is identical to

the tag received by gun license buyers, is good only in herd control and CWD (EAB) units.

Youth hunt success

Buck stickers Some hunters received a yellow Buck Authorization Sticker after registering an antlerless deer in an earn-a-buck or CWD unit in 2008. If the sticker was not used in 2008 to validate a buck harvest tag, it is still valid for the 2009 deer-hunting season but only in a CWD Management Zone unit where earn-a-buck hunting rules are still in effect for 2009.

After the 2009 hunting season, the yellow sticker will be invalid. If an antlerless deer is harvested and registered within a CWD Management Unit during any 2009 hunting season, the hunter must request a 2009-2010 Earn-a-Buck, Buck Authorization sticker at the deer registration station. Buck Authorization stickers will not be mailed to hunters as they have for certain situations in the past.

For more information contact Keith Warnke at 608-264-6023 or Bob Manwell at 608-264-9248.

– from www.dnr.state.wi.us

Nicole Dittbrenner took this buck during the two-day youth hunt Oct. 10-11. – Photo submitted

Special hunt for hunters with disabilities Lynn Kruger shot this doe while hunting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, along with help from guide Steve Jacobs.

Gene Moe of Spooner took a nice doe and is pictured next to a Ranger donated by the Polaris Company to be used during the disability deer hunt for hunters and guides to gain access to donated land.

Dennis Niday of Rockford, Ill., is shown here with a nice 9-pointer. Also pictured are (L to R): Dick Niday, Peter Ward and Kyle Ward. Close to 3,000 acres of land were donated for the hunt this year, which included about 24 participants RIGHT: Charles who harvested 18 deer in total.

Jensen was guided

by Kyle Anderson when he took this – Photos submitted doe.

Randy Goglin took this nice 9pointer during the Oct. 3-11 disability deer hunt, with the help of Rodney Brust poses with a guides Al Briese, Dave Hraychuck 6-pointer he took with help and landowner Ed Dittbrenner. from guide Steve Jacobs.

Jan Pries of Amery harvested a pair of does during the disability deer hunt, with help from guide Scott Hansen.

Burdett Mueller of St. Croix Falls harvested this buck during the special hunt for hunters with disabilities in early October.

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Cumberland cattle producer found guilty in premises registration case MADISON – A Polk County farmer has been found guilty of violating Wisconsin’s livestock premises registration law, and ordered to pay nearly $400.

Patrick Monchilovich, 39, Cumberland, is the first person to be convicted of violating the law, which took effect in November 2005. He has 60 days to appeal the judge’s decision.

The premises registration law requires that any property where livestock is held must be registered in a central database and assigned a number. The registration lists what species are on the premises.

When there is a disease outbreak, state animal health

officials can look at the database to find susceptible animals for testing and/or provide information to the owners of the animals about the disease. The law is intended to speed up the process of finding potentially exposed animals when there is a disease outbreak. A speedier response protects animal and public health, limits losses to individual producers and reduces economic damage to the state as a whole.

According to documents filed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Monchilovich was first contacted by telephone in April 2008 to inform him that he needed to register his

premises, on which he was keeping cattle. He declined.

An animal health inspector visited him later that month, and he still refused to register. In May 2008, he refused delivery of a certified warning letter, which was then hand-delivered to him during a final visit by the inspector and a compliance officer in June 2008.

Charges were filed in Polk County Circuit Court by District Attorney Daniel Steffen on Feb. 26, and Monchilovich pleaded not guilty on March 17. The case came to trial on Oct. 21, when he was found guilty by Judge Molly GaleWyrick and ordered to pay a $200 civil forfeiture and about $190 in court costs. - from DATCP

Polk County circuit court Jonathan M. Aalto, Amery, operate motor veh. w/o adequate muffler, $175.30.

Heather J. Adams, Baldwin, speeding, $175.30.

Travis J. Adams, Danbury, vehicle tires w/less that 2/32 in tread, $175.30.

Chas M. Ajer, Downing, fail./stop at stop sign, not guilty plea.

Raymond W. Allen, White Bear Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Cory D. Anderson, Lindstrom, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00; speeding, $175.30.

Darin E. Anderson, Clear Lake, nonregistration of vehicle <= 10,000 lbs, $175.30.

Lisa M. Anderson, Balsam Lake, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas.

Dylan P. Annis, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00; speeding, $225.70.

Lester W. Arlt, St. Cloud, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Dani M. Backes, Frederic, place/transport loaded firearm/vehicle, not guilty plea.

Brandon Baker, White Bear Lake, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Nicole M. Becker, Turtle Lake, speeding, $225.70.

Luis M. Benitez, Turtle Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Rene I. Benitez, Turtle Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

JJ Bertrang. Eau Claire, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Nermin Besirovic, Fort Wayne, Ind., interstate record of duty status, $263.50.

Anita M. Bont, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Joshua R. Bosma, Isanti, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Mark E. Brink, Eden Prairie, Minn., hunt w/o license, $206.70.

Tyler S. Brown, Rochester, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Zachery F. Burks, Houston, Texas, age, waiver of physical disqualitication, $175.30.

Russel L. Cadry, St. Croix Falls, county disorderly conduct, not guilty plea.

Shirley C. Chartrand, River Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Daniyel V. Chereshnevskiy, Blaine, Minn., obstructing officer, not guilty plea.

John N. Christakos, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Derek J. Christenson, New Richmond, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Kathleen M. Cross, St. Croix Falls, knowlingly operating while revoked (cause property damage), $263.50.

Richard P. Daly, Burnsville, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

John H. Davis, Bloomer, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Whitney L. Davis, Barron, speeding, $175.30.

Bradley S. Delage, Brooklyn Center, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Christopher E. Dick, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Patrick G. Doty, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Corinne G. Eldridge, Centuria, fail./yield right of way form stop sign, not guilty plea.

Theodore J. Elliot, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $183.30.

Christopher E. Engleman, Ellsworth, ATV operating w/o headgear, $135.60 John A. Everson, Deer Park, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Robert J. Fontaine, Sturgeon Lake, Minn., speeding, $233.70; passing in no-passing zone, $221.10.

Jacqueline L. Garcia, Waukegan, Ill., speeding, $175.30.

Christopher R. Gates, Amery, speeding, not guilty plea.

Cooper D. Gehman, Rice Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Jason A. Golly, Decorah, Iowa, speeding, $175.30.

Joseph F. Grehrman, Rice Lake, speeding, not guilty plea.

Erin E. Grogan, Fort Collins, Colo., speeding, not guilty plea.

Bernardo Gutierrez, Osceola, knowingly operating while revoked (cause property damages), $249.00.

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Darla D. Harper, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Mary E. Hannon, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, not guiltly plea.

James R. Helseth, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Nicholas B. Hester, Eureka, speeding, $200.50.

Donald C. Hoffman, speeding, $175.30.

Keven A. Hougdahl, Milltown, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Donald R. Huizenga, Anoka, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Penny K. Iwaszko, Amery, fail./stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Victoria R. Jacobs, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Matthew G. Jelinek, Minneapolis,Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Sara M. Jensen, Grantsburg, speeding, $276.10.

Bryan S. Johnson, Florissant, Mo., speeding, $175.30.

Joshua R. Johnson, Hudson, speeding, not guilty plea.

Scott E. Johnson, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Trent C. Johnson, Star Prairie, speeding, not guilty plea.

Larry Jorgensen, Center City, Minn., violate class A Hwy. weight limits, $351.38.

Lamont L. Kelley, Deer Park, speeding, $200.50.

Larry E. King II, Baraboo, fed. reg./safety, general, $200.50; vehicle equip. violations, group 3, $175.30.

Derrick M. Koch, Turtle Lake, display unauth. veh. registration plate, $238.30; operating while suspended, $200.50; seat belt violation, $10.00; speeding, $200.50.

Bradly P. Kopecky, Lino Lakes, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Benjamin L. Kressel, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Corinne K. Kubal, Excelsior, Minn., underage person operating PWC towing water skier w/o spotter, $187.90.

Duane L. Kurtz, Barron, speeding, $200.50.

Yevgeniy V. Kuznetsov, Prior Lake, Minn., disorderly conduct, $263.50.

Alisa K. Lang, Frederic, waterfowl gun capable/more than 3 shells, $182.70.

La Verne Sloper Trucking, Centuria, violate class A Hwy. weight limits, $651.26.

David B. LeFevre, St. Louis Park, Minn., hunt w/o license, $206.70.

Lalainia J. Lewandowski, Ramsey, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Brad D. Lipets, Minneapolis,

Minn., speeding, $250.90.

Rebecca A. Lundberg, Wayzata, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Sara E. MacKay, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

William E. Maier, River Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Kevin J. McDermont, Minneaplis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Gloria J. Miller, Spooner, speeding, $175.30.

Joseph V. Miller, Oakdale, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Jody D. Moody, Webster, harvest reporting requirements, $182.70.

William A. Mordick, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Daniel R. Morris, Waukesha, Interstate record of duty status, $263.50.

Jenna R. Mosay, St. Croix Falls, county disorderly conduct, $375.00.

Nikolay A. Mustyatsa, Brooklyn Park, Minn., operate after rev./susp. of registration, $175.30.

Mark A. Neidermire, Osceola, operate motor veh. w/o adequate muffler, not guilty plea.

Stephen D. Neidermire, Osceola, operate motor veh. w/o adequate muffler, not guilty plea.

Scott A. Newman, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00, twice.

Christopher Q. Olson, Cumberland, speeding, $200.50.

Frederick A. Olson, Hager City, speeding, $225.70.

Megan E. Olson, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

John B. Pankonin, Osceola, operate motor veh. w/o adequate muffler, not guilty plea.

Dustin W. Peck, Coon Rapids, Minn., operate while revoked, $263.50.

Cole L. Pederson, Centuria, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Brandon L. Peetz, Clayton, speeding, $175.30.

Lauren V. Perry, Hopkins, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Benjamin C. Peterson, Osceola, speeding, $175.30.

Sean M. Phelan, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Martin F. Plocher, Hudson, speeding, $200.50.

Justin P. Pogones, Zimmerman, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Joshua D. Posey, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Thomas O. Powers, Hugo, Minn., fish w/o license, $192.20.

Rick Lake Glass and Door Co. Inc., Rice Lake, vehicle equipment violations group 3, $175.30.

David C. Robinson, Luck, ATV operation on highways, $200.50.

Gail E. Roessel, Anoka,

Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Anthony D. Rositzki, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Cody A. Rowell, Frederic, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Troy B. Schafer, Lake City, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Dallas Schauls, Frederic, building w/o land-use permit, $438.00.

Brittany L. Schirmeister, Osceola, speeding, $175.30.

Steven L. Schloegel, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Paul R. Smith, Minneapolis, Minn., illegally jump/dive into St. Croix River, $150.10.

Michael E. Soshnik, Minnetrista, Minn., operate jet ski from sunset to sunrise, $175.30.

Linda M. Spreiter, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Lynnea F. Sprester, Amery, dog at large, $100.00.

Kevin M. Steffen, Osceola, operate while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas.

Kyle A. Swanson, St. Croix Falls, nonregistration of vehicle 10,000 lbs., $263.50, twice.

Denise M. Thieman, Hugo, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Ardis F. Thompson, Cold Springs, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Felicia M. Toftness, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

John M. Tomlinson, Vadnais Heights, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Steven R. Tooley, New Brighton, Minn., fish w/o license, $137.50.

Ben J. Tourville, St. Croix Falls, fail./carry boat floatation devices, $162.70.

Peter A. Trevino, Plainfield, speeding, $200.50.

T & T Transport, Danbury, violate class A hwy. weight limits twice, $200.50, $310.30.

Abraham K. Vang, St. Paul, Minn., take/attempt/take more than daily limit, $277.60.

Matthew G. Videen, Amery, fish w/o license, $202.70.

Tyler D. Voght, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Bruce R. Voss, Balsam Lake, fail./maintain restraining devices, $175.30.

John T. Wanner, Wayzata, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Charles M. Wegener, Isle, Minn., nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Piotr Wegier, Balsam Lake, operating tourist house w/o permit, $438.00.

Charles J. Weinholzer, Winneconne, speeding, $175.30.

Herschel W. Yates, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Rolland C. Yunker, Centuria, place, use or hunt over illegal bait for bear, $343.50.

Aaron E. Ziegler, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $250.90; operate w/o valid license, $200.50; unsafe lane deviation, $175.30.

Steven N. Zimer, Arden Hills, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Daniel Pulles, Bloomington, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

John M. Albracht, Mukwonago, speeding, $175.30.

Dennis K. Anderson, Centuria, nonregistration, $175.30.

Paul J. Appel, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Chad M. Asher, Elk Mound, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Susan L. Avery, Burlington, speeding, not guilty plea.

Lucas R. Balfany, Coon Rapids, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

William S. Cawthon, Suwanee, Ga., interstate record of duty status, $263.50.

Diane E. Clem, Almena, obstructing an officer, $249.00.

Kathryn N. DeBoer, Clear Lake, speeding, $250.90.

Steven G. Denn, Milltown, disorderly conduct, not guilty plea.

Eric L. Dunsmoor, Centuria, violation of child safety restraint requirements, $150.10; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Tracy A. Filkins, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Ryan R. Flett, Ellsworth, speeding, $175.30.

Ashley S. Forehand, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

Greg O. Foss, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kayla A. Gall, Chisago City, Minn., nonregistration of auto, $175.30.

Fred A. Goetz, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Hansen Motor Sports Excavating Llc., Colby, contract motor carrier violations, vehicle equipment violations, violate Class A hwy. weight limits, not guilty pleas.

Stephanie J. Heinbuch, Emerald, speeding, not guilty plea.

Mark J. Hess, Somerset, speeding, $200.50.

Dustin J. Hill, Amery, operating while suspended, not guilty plea.

Tony A. Johnson, Dresser, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Steve A. Joles, Eau Claire, vehicle equipment violation, $175.30.

Ronny L. Kirk, Superior, speeding, $175.30.

Robert C. Kisler, Hudson, speeding, $250.90.

Alexis S. Kothlon, Balsam Lake, speeding, not guilty plea.

Towns create committee to examine ambulance issue

by Sherill Summer SIREN - The Burnett County Towns Association met at the government center on Thursday, Oct. 22.

Even though it has been decided that the Danbury ambulance station will remain open during 2010, the ambulance issue was still on the agenda. Already the towns are planning for beyond 2010 when it is expected that a request for price will be sought from various ambulance providers, including the current provider, North Memorial Ambulance.

But before the towns and county can get to the anticipated negotiations, a fact-finding committee was organized to potentially create a survey to find out what Burnett County towns and villages want for an ambulance service, describe what they think they have now and indicate how much they are willing to pay for am-

bulance service in the future.

Also to be decided is what role the county will play in future negotiations.

Three townships will leave the countywide ambulance coalition in 2010, resulting in another $3.10 hike per capita for towns and villages that remain, up to $35.20 per capita.

The cost of ambulance service rose dramatically two years ago when the price jumped from approximately $19 in 2008 to $32.10 in 2009. Around the same time, towns and villages were given level-of service options.

In the ensuing two years, ambulance service has been a much discussed issue, often focusing on service desired and the cost of that service.

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Polk County warrants

Burnett County sheriff’s report Accidents Oct. 17: Nathan R. Scottum, 29, was westbound on Hwy. 70 in Meenon Township, pulling a trailer, when an eastbound vehicle driven by Frane J. Taylor, 16, East Bethel, Minn., entered the westbound lane, reportedly because the driver fell asleep.

Scottum attempted to avoid the accident by driving onto the shoulder, but Taylor hit the rear end and the trailer.

Taylor reported a possible injury and was transported to the hospital. No other injuries were reported.

No citations were issued.

Oct. 17: Scott A. Wilcox, 25, Danbury, was southbound on CTH FF in Union Township when he failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of CTH U and CTH FF, reportedly because the brakes were not working. Driver was issued two citations and arrested for OWI. No injuries were reported.

Oct. 18: William M. Raich, 40, Trego, was eastbound on Hwy. 77 in Swiss Township when he lost control of the vehicle on a straightaway. The vehicle hit a sign post and overturned several times. Although the driver has what was described as an inca-

pacitating injury, he was able to climb from the vehicle.

Three citations were issued.

Alcohol was a possible factor in the accident.

Arrests and citations Oct. 20: Beau D. Handy, 22, Grantsburg, was arrested in Polk County on a Burnett County warrant.

Oct. 20: Diana M. Darwin, 48, Hertel, was arrested for a probation violation.

Oct. 21: Theresa E. Kegel, 34, Siren, was arrested for a probation violation.

Siren police report Oct. 19: Morgan M. Wistad, 22, Spooner, was cited for speeding at 5:44 p.m. on Hwy. 70 at Railroad Avenue.

Oct. 20: A student at Siren School was cited for truancy.

Sheri L. Gatten, 36, Amery, was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35 at Clear Lake Street at 6:13 p.m.

Oct. 21: A student at Siren

School was cited for truancy.

Oct. 23: A runaway female from Northwest Passage, Frederic, was found in Siren. She was returned to Frederic.

Oct. 24: At 3:18 a.m., Amy L. Riemenschneider, 32, St. Croix Falls, was cited for operating while intoxicated, operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration of .10 percent or higher, op-

erating with an open intoxicant in the vehicle, operating without headlights, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Riemenschneider was picked up in the Pheasant Inn parking lot.

At 8:51 p.m., Janine J. Cowle, 34, Webster, was picked up at the Pour House for violation of a bond.

Burnett County warrants Daniel J. Ellefson, 23, Pine City, Minn., failure to pay fines, Oct. 23.

Mia Graves, Siren, warrant failure to appear, Oct. 20.

Crystal F. Hamilton, 28, Siren, failure to pay fines, Oct. 23.

Pamela A. Mares, 46, Rice Lake, failure to pay fines, Oct. 23.

James R. Nacotee, 29, Webster, failure to pay fines, Oct. 23.

Regina L. Polaski, 23, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, Oct. 22.

William C. Wicks, 27, Siren, failure to pay fines, Oct. 23.

Polk County marriages Terri Jo Froehlich, town of Garfield, and Luke D. Matyska, town of Garfield, Oct. 19, 2009.

Kaye M. Larson, village of Clayton, and Paul R. DeTar, city of Amery, Oct. 21, 2009.

Cindy M. Swenson, town of Lincoln, and Mark E. Sievers, city of Hastings, Minn., Oct. 22, 2009.

Kris T. Wick, town of Johnstown, and Nathan C. Reeve, town of Lincoln, Oct. 23, 2009.

Connie A. Petersen, Amery, and Jesus M. Gallegos Vaza, town of Somerset, Oct. 23, 2009.

Polk County deaths Donald W. Amlee, 82, Luck, died Oct. 3, 2009.

Edward Holeton, 78, St. Croix Falls, died Oct. 7, 2009.

Lauirtz P. Jensen, 91, Luck, died Oct. 9, 2009.

Arnold O. Anderson, 85, Dresser, died Oct. 10, 2009.

Sharon L. Jackson, 68, St. Croix Falls, died Oct. 11, 2009.

Florence M. Clausen, 86, Amery, died Oct. 12, 2009.

Dorothea C. Dietrich, 94, Amery, died Oct. 12, 2009.

Gary R. Mariette, 51, Clear Lake, died Oct. 12, 2009.

Marshall E. Paulson, 89, Amery, died Oct. 13, 2009.

Terry A. Schmid, 52, Balsam Lake, died Oct. 14, 2009.

Judith R. Wolfe, 69, Luck, died Oct. 15, 2009.

Burnett County deaths William E. Shires, 60, Grantsburg Village, Oct. 8.

Rachel D. Klein, Amery, theft, $289.55; underage drinking, $232.00.

Igor P. Klepnev, St. Louis Park, Minn., operate without valid driver’s license, $171.00; illegal person drive, $263.00.

Jeffrey J. Klink, St. Paul, Minn., DOC, $263.00.

Ernest K. Klucas, Siren, OAS, $229.00.

Robert T. Knebel, Andover, Minn., worthless check, $381.10.

Garrett W. Kniep, Star Prairie, OWI, $678.00.

Bradley Knutson, Prairie Farm, worthless check, $329.77.

Clint W. Knutson, St. Paul, Minn., fail to notify police of accident, $269.00.

Jonathan E. Kobow, Stacy, Minn., operate without valid driver’s license, $206.00.

Raymond A. Koch, Balsam Lake, OWI, body only.

Shane H. Koch, St. Croix Falls, operate without valid driver’s license, $167.50.

Randall G. Kogler, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $134.00.

Randall G. Kogler, Somerset, speeding, $171.00.

Molly A. Kollmann, North Branch, Minn., obtain prescription by fraud, body only.

Jennifer Konaby, McGregor, Minn., worthless check, 2 counts, $167.61.

Deanna M. Kopp, Eagan, Minn., worthless check, $688.93.

Bryan J. Kornberg, Crystal Lake, Minn., speeding, $181.20.

Kim A. Kortsch, Hammond, worthless check, $284.21.

Kimberly A. Kortsch, River Falls, theft, 2 counts, body only.

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Franklin T. Kosciolek, Apple Valley, Minn., OWI, $239.00.

Kristofer S. Kowalski, St. Croix Falls, OAS, $161.50; speeding, $210.70; OWI, $1,018.00; open intoxicants, $250.00; operate without valid driver’s license, $188.00; speeding, $163.20; possession of marijuana, $248.00.

Michael A. Kowalzek, Coon Rapids, Minn., underage drinking, $269.00.

Bill A. Kraus, St. Paul, Minn., enter closed area, $89.00.

Benjamin E. Krause, Carbondale, Colo., worthless check, $313.00.

Jeremiah M. Kraushaar, Star Prairie, operate without stoplights, $145.80; speeding, $158.20; OWI, body only.

Sean S. Krentz, Eagan, Minn., DOC, $122.00.

Shane M. Kristainson, Isanti, Minn., forgery, body only.

Jason A. Kristensen, Fridley, Minn., litter, $134.00.

Michael D. Kroll, St. Paul, Minn., OAS, $171.00.

Frank C. Kruszyna, Elkhorn, speeding, $176.20.

Danielle M. Kuettel, Duluth, Minn., speeding, $176.20.

Mark J. Kunatz, Wonder Lake, Ill., DOC, $245.00.

Michelle L. Kunefke, St. Croix Falls, DOC, $269.00.

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POLK COUNTY OPERATION CHRISTMAS Mon., Dec. 7 through Sat., Dec. 19, 2009

Location: Downstairs of the United VFW, north of Balsam Lake and the Unity School on Hwy. 46 We will be taking calls starting Sun., Nov. 1, 2009, to sign up for donations. Please call 715-485-8863.

Please call Polk Co. Human Services Dept. at: 715-485-8863 or 715-485-8405 for information regarding donation drop-off.

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Dresser, OWI, OAS, $362.50.

Brian R. Kurschner, Minneapolis, Minn., DOC, $268.00.

Thomas H. Kurtz, Luck, OWI, $2,702.00.

Kim Kvitek, Forest Lake, Minn., worthless check, $296.31.

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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

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(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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Lee R. Kennedy, St. Paul, Minn., OAR, $241.80; absolute soberity, $241.80.

Donna Kent, Needham, Minn., speeding, $254.70.

Thomas J. Keppert, Cadott, OAR, $269.00.

Matthew J. Kern, Frederic, OAS, operate without driver’s license, nonregistration, $488.20.

Samuel J. Khalea, Coon Rapids, Minn., enter closed area, $135.90.

Muhumed A. Khalif, Fairbault, Minn., worthless check, $500.46.

Vong Khang, Minneapolis, Minn., illegal take fish, body only.

David M. Kieffer, Stillwater, Minn., operate without stickers, $206.00.

Brandon R. Kielas, St. Paul, Minn., OAS, $291.00.

Lloyd G. Killebrew, Minneapolis, Minn., battery, body only.

Brian C. Kirby, Minneapolis, Minn., operate without valid driver’s license, $206.00.

Nicholas J. Kirby, Minneapolis, Minn., cliff jumping, $146.20.

Andrew J. Kirk, St. Paul, Minn., OAS, $291.00.

Melissa A. Kirkevold, Amery, worthless check, $845.00.

Leon C. Kist, Frederic, operate without valid driver’s license, $206.00.

Amanda R. Kittleson, Taylors Falls, Minn., worthless check, $695.70.

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Aaron M. Kamin, Menomonie, speeding, $180.80; operate without valid driver’s license, $206.00.

Jesse P. Kammerud, Chisago City, Minn., DOC, body only.

Pegi Kamolz, Danville, Ill., worthless check, $276.92.

Lisa M. Kangas, Lindstrom, Minn., worthless check, $281.90.

Matthew A. Karsky, Clinton, Minn., worthless check, $324.00.

Mitchell J. Kassera, River Falls, worthless check, $279.12.

Joshua J. Kaufer, Centuria, battery, body only.

Kelly J. Kellerman, Union, Neb., operate w/o driver’s license, $201.00.

Jeremy D. Kellum, North Branch, Minn., jet ski violation, $101.00.

Richard R. Kellum, Taylors Falls, Minn., worthless check, $279.00.

Christopher R. Kelly, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $256.40.

Terri Kelton, St. Paul, Minn., worthless check, $296.04.

Kevin W. Kemerling, Cumberland, OWI, $1,224.00; theft, $234.50.

William D. Kemp, Baldwin, worthless check, $372.31.

Peggy Kempinski, Somonack, Ill., worthless check, $657.92.

Jeffrey W. Kennedy, St. Croix Beach, Minn., worthless check, $134.00.

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BALSAM LAKE – Polk County holds an active warrant(s) as of Oct. 8 for the people listed below. The Polk County Clerk of Circuit Courts Office and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office began an intensive concentration on all warrants Aug. 12.

If you wish to avoid arrest, there are several options: Appear at the clerk of circuit court office during normal business hours - 8:30 a.m. to 4:25 p.m. - to pay the warrant.

Please bring cash or cashier’s check; voluntarily surrender yourself at the Polk County Jail; or appear at the Polk County Circuit Court at 1 p.m., Monday through Friday - except holidays.

If you have any information as to the location of any of the persons listed, and you wish to remain anonymous, call the Polk County Sheriff’s tip line at 715485-8348.

William J. Kaehler, Balsam Lake, OWI, $263.00.

Andrew J. Kaiser, Center City, Minn., worthless check, $453.00.

James D. Kaiser, Mesa, Ariz., fish without license, $175.80.

Todd S. Kalland, Centuria, worthless check, $308.00; worthless check, $252.00.

Travis P. Kalland, Eau Claire, worthless check, 2 counts, $477.87; escape, $420.77.

Joshua K. Kallberg, River Falls, worthless check, $260.58.

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Notices

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PEARCE Wireless, your local Verizon Premium Retailer, will be conducting open interviews for sales positions. These positions will be in our new Grantsburg store located at 441 State Highway 70. The interviews will be conducted on Thursday, October 29, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the store. Apply in person or send resumes prior to open interviews to: PC Doctors Attn.: HR 203A W. Upham St., Marshfield, WI 54449 or via e-mail to hr@pcdrs.net 498908 Visit us at www.pearcewireless.com 51ap 10Lp

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING TOWN OF SIREN, BURNETT COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 8 p.m., at the Siren Town hall, a public hearing on the 2010 proposed budget for the Town of Siren, Burnett County, will be held. The 2010 proposed budget in detail is available for inspection by calling Mary Hunter, Clerk, at 715-349-5119.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN ELECTORS MEETING TOWN OF SIREN, BURNETT COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 12, 2009, immediately following the completion of the public hearing on the proposed 2010 budget, which begins at 8 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: To approve the total 2010 highway expenditures ($290,945) pursuant to sec. 81.01(3) of Wis. Statutes provide machinery implement, material and equipment needed to construct and repair said highways and bridges.

To authorize the Town of Siren to spend a sum over the annual limit of $10,000 for machinery implements, material and equipment needed to construct and repair highways and bridges.

To adopt the 2009 town tax levy ($339,819) to be collected in 2010 pursuant to section 60.10(1)(A) of Wis. Statutes.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TOWN OF SIREN, BURNETT COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, immediately following the completion of the Special Town Electors Meeting, the Town Board will hold a Special Board Meeting to adopt the 2010 proposed budget for the Town of Siren.

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Cody A. Rowell, 19, Frederic, operate ATV without valid safety certificate, $162.70; operate ATV away from summer-use ATV trail, $154.50.

Pamela K. Smith, 44, Danbury, operating while suspended, $200.50.

(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

Sergei A. Yefremov, 22, Prior Lake, Minn., retail theft, $263.50.

Sergey V. Naumchik, 21, Rosemount, Minn., underage drinking, $263.50.

Jade C. Helene, 26, Webster, OWI, $691.50, license revoked six months, alcohol assessment.

Cody J. Coleman, 21, Grantsburg, issue worthless check, $309.00.

TOWN OF SIREN SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING TOWN OF SIREN BOARD MEETING

The Siren Sanitary District meeting will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall.

Immediately following the Sanitary District Meeting the Town of Siren will hold a Board meeting at approximately 7 p.m. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary Hunter, Clerk.

Mary Hunter, Clerk 499145 10-11L 715-349-5119

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 6:45 p.m., at the Town of Siren Town Hall, the commissioners of the Town of Siren Sanitary District No. 1 will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2010. A detailed account of the 2010 proposed budget is on file with the Town Clerk and can be obtained by contacting Mary Hunter at 715349-5119.

Mary Hunter, Clerk 499146 10-11L WNAXLP

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

TOWN OF MILLTOWN PUBLIC NOTICE

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

COACHING OPPORTUNITY

The Frederic School District is accepting applications for the following coaching position:

Middle School Girls Basketball Coach

Send letter of application, resume and credentials to: Bob Pyke, Athletic Director, Frederic School District, 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 54837. Telephone 715-327-4223. Deadline for applications is November 10, 2009.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

There will be a PUBLIC HEARING to review the draft application for the 2010 SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR COUNTIES (S.85.21) Wisconsin Statutes.

Time and Place: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 12, Room 162-163, Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Rd. K, Siren, WI. Copies of the draft are available at the Aging Unit Office, Burnett County Dept. of Health & Human Services, Room 180, Burnett County 499132 10L Government Center.

If unable to attend the hearing, written comments may be sent to the above address. Comments should be received by Wednesday, Nov. 11.

TOWN OF EUREKA PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 7 p.m., at the Eureka Town Hall, a public hearing on the proposed 2010 budget for the Town of Eureka, Polk County, will be held. The detailed budget proposal is posted and also available for inspection at the clerk’s home office by appointment.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 12, 2009, immediately following completion of the public hearing, a special town meeting of the electors, called by the town board pursuant to s. 60.12(1)(c), Wis. Statutes will be held for the following purpose: 1. To approve the total 2010 highway expenditures pursuant to s. 82.03(2).

2. To adopt the 2009 town tax levy to be paid in 2010 pursuant to s. 60.10(1)(a).

MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING

The Town Board meeting will immediately follow the other two meetings. Agenda will be posted.

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Shane M. Netzel, 26, Danbury, issue worthless check, $309.00.

Davin G. Tyler, 44, Siren, operate without valid license, $186.00.

Michael J. Andresen, Webster, 24, obstructing an officer, $309.00.

Sandra D. Ferguson, Spooner, 47, OWI, $677.00, licenser revoked six months, alcohol assessment.

Ethan J. Hansing, 32, St. Paul, Minn., fail to stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Tanya J. Kissell, 25, Hugo, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Annie M. Kackman, 18, Frederic, obstructing an officer, $309.00.

Lon M. Scheele, 58, Luck, operating with PAC greater than .08, license revoked six months, $250.00.

Tyler W. Larson, 22, resisting or failing to stop, one-year probation, sentence withheld, may apply for expunction, attend selfhelp program, $88.00.

William A. Fish, 47, Webster, OWI, $1,030.00, 20-day jail sentence, Huber release granted, license revoked 14 months, alcohol assessment.

(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)

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(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

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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

Burnett Co. criminal court

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NOTICE

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Town of Trade Lake Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 7 p.m.

Trade Lake Town Hall Agenda: Draft Vision Statement Large Facility Mgmt.

Short/Long-term Goals Everyone is welcome to attend.

Deborah Christian, Clerk www.tradelakewi.com

(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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(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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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. (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. 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. 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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(Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, f/k/a S & C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Lawrence D. Land, Defendant.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 08 CV 392 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 14, 2009, in the amount of $117,155.41, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 16, 2009, 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down, in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Judicial Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: That part of Government Lot 1, Section 22-33-15, described as follows: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map recorded in Volume 8 of Certified Survey Maps, page 185, Document No. 528946, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 260 85th St., Clayton, WI 54004.

Dated this 19th day of October, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Ronald L. Siler VAN DYK, WILLIAMSON & SILER, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 201 South Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Van Dyk, Williamson & Siler, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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OPEN BOOK

The Open Book for the Town of Daniels will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009, from 1 to 5 p.m. and then on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Daniels Town Hall. The Assessor will be available at that time to hear any and all complaints from the taxpayers.

Instructional material about the assessment, on how to file an objection, and the Board of Review procedures under Wisconsin law will be available at that time.

Notice is hereby given this 26th day of October, 2009, by Ellen M. Ellis, Clerk 499202 10L WNAXLP

JOB OPPORTUNITY FULL-TIME ELEMENTARY SAGE TEACHER SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Title:

Elementary Teacher Education - K - 12 Job Description: The School District of Siren is accepting applications for a temporary, full-time elementary SAGE teacher who is willing to team teach in grades K - 3. This will be a split assignment that requires the teacher to travel between classrooms and assist the other classroom teachers as needed. The position is only guaranteed for the remainder of the 2009 - 10 school year.

Qualifications: All applicants will be expected to possess Wisconsin certification in grades K - 3.

Candidates with a 316 Reading certification may be given special consideration.

Requirements: This positions shall remain open until filled.

How to Apply: Send a letter, resume, copy of license, transcripts and references to: Scott Johnson, District Administrator, School District of Siren, 24022 4th Ave., No., Siren, WI 54872 Desired State Date: 11/02/09 H. R. Contact: Scott Johnson Contact Title: District Administrator The Siren School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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

Hwy. 8 St. Croix Falls

715-483-0016

Ask for Sherrie or Shannon.

(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.

(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

VILLAGE OF LUCK

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES The Village of Luck is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for building inspection services, including but not limited to plan review, residential inspections and occasional meeting attendance when requested.

Proposals will be accepted at the Village Hall, 401 Main St., Luck, WI 54853 until 4 p.m. on December 1, 2009. Copies of the RFP specifications are on file at the Village Administrator’s Office and may be obtained without charge.

The Village of Luck reserves the right severally or together to reject any and all submittals, waive any irregularities, reissue all or part of this Request for Posposal and not award any contract, all at their discretion and without penalty.

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TOWN OF BLAINE BUDGET HEARING

The Town of Blaine will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 7 p.m., at the Northland Community Center. The proposed budget will be posted at the Northland Community Center, Town Recycle/ Dump area, Hillside Inn, the town Web site and the clerk’s home for inspection by calling 715-244-3910.

TOWN OF BLAINE - BURNETT COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that a special town meeting of the Town of Blaine, Burnett County, Wis., will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, immediately following the completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed budget which begins at 7 p.m., at the Northland Community Center, a special town meeting of the electors called pursuant to Sec. 60-12 (1)(a) of Wis. Statutes by the town board for the following purpose.

• To approve the 2009 town tax levy to be paid in 2009 pursuant to Section 60.10 (1)(a) of Wis. Statutues.

• To approve the total highway expenditures for 2010 pursuant to Section 82.03 of Wis. Statutues.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 10, 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 Blaine.

Dated this 26th day of October, 2009.

By Dori Willett, Clerk 499144 10L WNAXLP The regular monthly board meeting will follow.

NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF DANIELS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Town of Daniels of Burnett County, shall hold its first meeting on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Daniels Town Hall.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of the assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48hour notice requirement and files a written objection that the person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board of Review, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at the estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor of the Objector using the income method of valuation; unless the person supplies the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the Assessor’s manual under Sec. 73.03(2a) of Wis. Statutes, that the Assessor requests. The Town of Daniels has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exemptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right if inspection and copying under Section 19.35 (1) of Wis. Statutes.

The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone.

Respectfully submitted, Town of Daniels Ellen M. Ellis, Clerk 499200 10L WNAXLP

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE

Application for retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquors and malt beverages.

To the town board, Town of Clam Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

The undersigned: Kathryn A. & Donald F. Kronschnable Shooters Sports Bar-N-Grill LLC 20633 East River Road Grantsburg, WI 54840 Hereby makes application for Class B license to sell intoxicating liquors and malt beverages to be used from Nov. 12, 2009, to June 30, 2010, at the place of business located at 1161 Main Avenue, Lewis, Polk County, WI. Premises described as bar area, basement, cooler, apartments, restaurant & kitchen.

Dated October 24, 2009 Betty Knutson, Town Clerk Town of Clam Falls

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(Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD H. HOLETON Summary Assignment - Order for Hearing and Notice Case No. 09 PR 69 A petition has been filed for summary assignment of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was November 5, 1930, and date of death was October 7, 2009, who died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 705 North Hamilton Street, Unit 3, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

Creditors may bring an action by: 1. Filing a claim in the Polk County Circuit Court before the property is assigned.

2. Bringing a suit against the assignee(s) after the property is assigned. The right of a creditor to bring an action terminates three months after the date of publication of this order.

The property may be assigned to the creditors and persons interested on or after January 4, 2010.

THE COURT ORDERS THAT: The petition be heard and heirship be determined at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500, before Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick, Court Official, on December 1, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. or when scheduled thereafter.

BY THE COURT Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick Court Official October 22, 2009 Steven J. Swanson Attorney/Petitioner 105 Washington Street South St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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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

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Notices

HELP WANTED

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(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

(Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation Plaintiff, Vs. MICHAEL J. CURTIS; LINDA K. KOUBEK; BULL DOZEN, INC.; SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF MINNESOTA; DISCOVER BANK; U.S. FOODSERVICE, INC.; WISCONSIN BUREAU OF CHILD SUPPORT, Defendants.

Case No.: 09-CV-416 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 24, 2009, in the amount of $487,746.99, the sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 16, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

DESCRIPTION: LOT ONE (1) OF CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP NO. 4015, RECORDED IN VOLUME 18 OF CERTIFIED SURVEY MAPS ON PAGE 45, AS DOCUMENT NO. 652361, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4 OF NOW 1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-EIGHT (28), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-FOUR (34) NORTH, RANGE SIXTEEN (16) WEST, TOWN OF APPLE RIVER, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1361 100th Street, Amery, WI 54001 MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. 499236 WNAXLP

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TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, 5:30 p.m.

Frederic 7 - 12 School, Room 107

1. Call to order 2. Opening ceremonies A. Approve agenda B. Welcoming remarks 3. Frederic School District candidate interview 4. Adjourn

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HELP WANTED WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER 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.

(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

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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.

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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Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at 6 p.m., at the West Sweden Town Hall, a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2010 will be held. The proposed budget in detail is available from the town clerk.

The following is a summary of the proposed budget for 2010.

2010 2009 Proposed % of Budget Budget Change General Government 41,751 41,951 2.94 Public Safety 39,133 42,171 7.76 Public Works 138,733 155,535 12.11 Health & Human Services 1,400 1,400 0.00 Culture, Recreation & Education 1,200 1,330 10.83 Conservation & Development 11,600 0.00 -100 Capital Outlay 48,724 33,345 -31.56 Other Financing Uses 1,000 1,000 0.00 Total All Expenses 282,541 276,732 Taxes - Town Intergovernmental Revenues Licenses & Permits Public Charges for Services Intergovt. Charges for Serv.

Miscellaneous Revenues Total All Revenues

120,000 154,241 1,600 2,500 3,500 700 282,541

120,000 152,032 1,600 2,500 0.00 600 276,732

0.00 -1.43 0.00 0.00 -100 -14.29

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

Notice is hereby given that immediately following the budget hearing a special meeting of the electors called pursuant to Sec. 60.12 (1)(c) of Wis. Stats. for the following purposes will be held.

1. To adopt the total 2010 highway expenditures pursuant to Sec. 81.01 (3) of Wis. Stats.

2. To adopt the 2009 town tax levy to be paid in 2010 pursuant to Sec. 60.10 (1)(a) of Wis. Stats.

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NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED BRIDGE PERMIT

Bruce Warzala, 8860 Stone Brooke Trail, St. Paul, MN 55125 has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for an after the fact permit to retain and maintain an existing bridge for access to a small private island.

The project is located in Section 4, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

The Department has determined that the application is complete and is currently evaluating the applicant’s proposal. The Department must consider factual information about the following legal standards in deciding whether to issue, modify or deny the approval or permit to the applicant: • Whether navigation is materially obstructed, including commercial, recreational, active and passive forms of navigation • Whether there is detriment to the public interest, including fish and wildlife or their habitat, natural scenic beauty or water quality • Whether the flood flow capacity of a stream is materially reduced The Department will follow the steps below to reach its final decision on the application: 1. Review the plans and information provided by the applicant.

2. Review the information from public comments.

3. Review the information presented at a public informational hearing if one is requested.

4. Review the information found in natural resource inventories and plans, maps or data collected by the Department or others using commonly accepted methods.

5. Determine whether the proposed project or activity complies with s. 1.11, Stats (the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act), and ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code.

The Department has made a tentative determination that it will issue a permit for this proposal.

If you would like to know more about this project or would like to see the application and plans, contact Dan Harrington at the Spooner DNR Headquarters, 810 West Maple Street, Spooner, WI 54801, phone number 715-635-4097.

Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Any member of the public may submit written comments to the address above by U.S. mail. Comments should include the docket number or applicant name. If no public informational hearing is held on this application, comments must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the date of publication of this notice. If a public informational hearing is held, comments must be postmarked no later than 10 days following the date on which the hearing is completed.

If notice of a public informational hearing is not included in this notice of complete application, no public informational hearing will be held unless the Department receives a request for hearing. If no hearing is requested, the Department may issue its decision without a hearing.

Any person may request a public informational hearing by writing to the address above by U.S. mail postmarked no later than 30 days following publication of this notice. A request for hearing must include the docket number or applicant name and specify the issues that the party desires to be addressed at the informational hearing. Because the Department must base its decision to issue or deny the permit or approval on whether the project or activity meets the legal standards listed above, the issues raised should relate to those standards.

The final decision may be appealed as indicated in the decision document.

Docket Number IP-NO-2009-49-05378 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES For the Secretary Dan Harrington, Water Management Specialist 499110 10Lp WNAXLP Date: August 14, 2009

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Special Project Coordinator (2009 H1N1 Influenza A Local Response)

PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 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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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-

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING 2010

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Notices

NOTICE OF HEARING

Follow the Leader.

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view the site and will reconvene at 10 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At that time the applicant will inform the Board of their request. The Board may go into closed session under Wisconsin State Statutes, s.19.85(1)(a)+(g), deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 10 A.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) TOM SCHMIDT requests a variance from Article 11F2(c)(1) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build an addition which will be off to the side of the existing dwelling. Property affected is: 1846 80th Av, Pt of the NW1/4, NE1/4, Sec 25/T33N/R18W, Town of Garfield, 499185 10-11L 52a,d Duck Lake (class 3).

NOTICE TOWN OF MILLTOWN

Monthly Board Meeting Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m.

Milltown Fire Hall Virgil Hansen, Clerk 499088 10-11L 52-1a,d

ATTENTION CLAM FALLS TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS

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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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF LUCK, WISCONSIN 2010 BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that on November 11, 2009, at 7 p.m., at the Municipal Office, Luck, the Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2010. The following is a summary of the proposed budget, a detailed account of the proposed budget may be inspected at the Village Office.

2009 2010 % GENERAL FUND Budget Budget Change Expenditures: General Government $183,895 $175,169 Public Safety 218,821 222,365 Public Works 221,919 223,964 Health and Human Services 250 250 Culture, Recreation and Education 15,635 14,950 Conservation and Development 5,500 4,326 Capital Outlay 72,763 83,000 Total Expenditures and Other Uses $718,783 $724,024 0.73% Revenues and Other Sources: Taxes: General Property Taxes Other Taxes Special Assessments Intergovernmental Licenses and Permits Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties Public Charges for Services Miscellaneous Total Revenues

Village Tax Levy Village Tax Rate per $1,000 Value Vllage Assessed Value Without TID

Estimated Fund Balance 1/1/2010 $279,000

$381,075 27,258 2,492 285,684 6,930 4,200 1,600 14,785 $724,024

0.73%

Total Revenues $724,024

Total Expenditures $724,024

Estimated Fund Balance 12/31/2010 $279,000

Property Tax Contribution $381,075

8,830 19,988 60,762

57,996 10,000 10,000

57,996 -

8,830 29,988 70,762

57,996 10,000 10,000

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156,197

156,197

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61,406

(10,313) 17,581 $375,848

7,000 2,412 $967,629

825 825 $939,867

(4,138) 19,158 $403,610

$520,477

2009 Budget $512,411 7.734 $66,250,720

2010 Budget $520,477 7.734 $67,293,536

Amount Change $8,066 0.000 $1,042,816

Percent Change 1.57% 0.00% 1.57%

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Combines General Funds Village General Fund Special Revenue Funds: Library Police Squad Purchase Machinery Purchase Debt Service Fund: General Long-Term Debt Capital Projects Funds: Tax Incremental District #2 Tax Incremental District #3 Total

$354,667 27,236 2,349 296,900 5,175 7,450 2,000 23,006 $718,783

(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.

(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

(Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, f/k/a S & C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

John W. Kowalski and Jane Doe, the unknown spouse of John W. Kowalski, and Citibank (South Dakota), Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 09 CV 183 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 9, 2009, in the amount of $45,019.54, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 16, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down, in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Judicial Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 23 Plat of Pixie Acres Mobile Home Subdivision, in the Village of Milltown, being part of the Northwest 1/4 and Southwest 1/4, Section 8-35-17. Said land being in the Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 516 Milltown Avenue North, Milltown, WI 54858.

Dated this 19th day of October, 2009. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Ronald L. Siler VAN DYK, WILLIAMSON & SILER, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 201 South Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Van Dyk, Williamson & Siler, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETINGS FOR THE TOWN OF MILLTOWN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009, at 7 p.m., at the Milltown Fire Hall, a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2010 will be held. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the Clerk’s office.

The following is a summary of the proposed budget for 2010: 2009 2010 % BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE REVENUE Property Tax Levy 403,272 437,303 + 7.8 State Revenue 148,267 147,313 - .7 Town Services 18,000 18,000 Loans 28,507 28,507 TOTAL REVENUE 598,046 631,123 + 5.2 EXPENDITURES Public Safety Loan Payments Salaries Construction Public Works Assessing TOTAL EXPENDITURES

73,445 59,244 119,808 207,049 126,500 12,000 598,046

73,410 81,176 124,808 220,229 119,500 12,000 631,123

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETINGS:

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that immediately following the budget hearing a special meeting of the electors called pursuant to Sec. 60.12(1)(c) of Wis. Stats. for the following purposes will be held: 1. To approve the total 2010 highway expenditures pursuant to Sec. 81.01(3) of Wis. stats.

2. To adopt the 2009 Town Tax Levy to be paid in 2010 pursuant to Sec. 60.10(1) (a) of Wis. Stats.

3. To approve the purchase of land by the Town Shop.

The regular monthly board meeting will follow the special meeting.

Dated this 26th day of October, 2009.

Virgil Hansen, Town Clerk - Town of Milltown 499171 10-11L 52-1a,d WNAXLP

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City council tours new SCF library

Virginia Bunker, library board, talks about the resource desk. The countertop is made of recycled materials and the art in the background employs a burned-copper technique, by a local artist who donated the art to the library.

Pictured are some of the stacks of books, tapes and periodicals as well as a computer station

Paul Kuhlman, council, and Carole Martens, library board, stand in a reading area complete with cozy chairs and a fireplace during the library tour.

Sarah Adams, director of the St. Croix Falls Public Library, explains the audio and visual equipment in the ceiling of the community room in the city’s new library building on Main Street. The city council held their council meeting in the room at the new library and took a tour of the completed project, Oct. 26.

Paul Kuhlman, council member, explains the children’s area of the library as a place for kids to read and explore. The structure he is pointing to simulates a geological pothole which kids can climb inside.

Photos by Tammi Milberg

Taylors Falls town ornament is a star TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – Taylors Falls Lighting Festival’s 2009 limited-edition ornament is available for purchase from Barb’s Family Hair Care, Coffee Talk, General Store, Non Necessities of Life, Rocky River Bakery, Taylors Falls Family Chiropractic and She Shop starting the first week in November. It will also be sold at the Wassail Party Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 28, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. They sell for $8 with profits helping to pay festival expenses. There are 250 ornaments and this is number 25 in the series. The She Shop will also carry ornaments from the past several years.

The Lighting Festival emphasis will be “Sharing Simple Pleasures Under the Stars.” The various events will accept nonperishable food items to be given to the area food shelves. submitted

Taylors Falls, Minn.’s, 25th Lighting Festival ornament was designed and made by Lynn Eve Skoog. It is a whimsical wire star to go with the festival theme of stars. Ornaments will go on sale in Taylors Falls stores the first week in November. — Photo submitted

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A photographer’s challenge

The sandhill cranes at Crex Meadows will soon be making their migration south as the days get shorter and colder. The 30,000 acres of Crex Meadows near Grantsburg is the home of 7,000 cranes.

Photos by Larry Samson Jim Springett, Webster, checks the setting on his camera as he participates in a Northern Lights Camera Club photo shoot in the early morning at Crex Meadows. Shooting in the early-morning light makes for a challenge even for the advanced photographers. The camera club is a great way for beginners to learn while having fun. The camera club meets every third Monday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Spooner.

LEFT: Silhouetted against the morning sky, the sandhill cranes at Crex Meadows are making the daily flight between the wild-rice beds and their nesting area.

United Way working hard to make a difference locally POLK COUNTY – The United Way of Polk County is working hard to help people know that theirs is a local organization that distributes the funds raised to local programs serving Polk County.

In an effort to do so, this year’s annual fundraising brochure contains pictures of local people - “folks we all may recognize or even know,” said Carleen Matosky, regional director of the United Way of Polk County.

Just inside the front cover of this year’s brochure is Sheri Soderquist. Soderquist is the branch manager of AnchorBank in Osceola and her picture was taken by the creek on the south end of Osceola. This is AnchorBank’s second year of running

a workplace campaign. Each for running Money Smart AnchorBank branch in Polk classes in the community. Last County has a representative spring AnchorBank sponsored from the United Way of Polk seven free classes in various County come into the office communities around Polk and talk to employees about County to help people learn initiatives in the community how to handle their money betand take any questions that ter. Each class was taught by a the employees may have. Anmember of the Family Means chorBank also goes a step furstaff, Bemi Johnson, whose ther to encourage employees family is originally from Burto give by offering a drawing Sheri Soderquist nett County. Family Means is for a free computer for all embased in Stillwater, Minn., and ployees who donate. provides credit counseling and financial AnchorBank went even further last education. year in supporting the United Way by As a small way of recognizing corpogiving them a corporate gift specifically rate campaigns and donations, the

United Way of Polk County puts a thank-you ad in local newspapers listing the companies who help support them.

Each year they hope that the list of workplace campaigns will increase. “It‘s actually a great benefit to employees,” said Matosky.

Any companies interested in having a workplace campaign are encouraged to contact the local United Way office in Centuria at info@unitedwaypolkcounty.org or by calling 715-553-0707. To learn more about the United Way of Polk County visit their Web site at www.unitedwaypolkcounty.org. - submitted

St. Croix Valley joins Global Day of Climate Change One of more than 5,000 simultaneous events worldwide TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – People from up and down the St. Croix Valley gathered on Saturday, Oct. 24, to have their picture taken as part of the largest day of climate change activism ever.

Participants joined more than 5,000 communities in over 180 countries as part of a global day of action coordinated by 350.org to urge world leaders to take bold and immediate steps to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions.

“There’s no doubt that people from throughout the St. Croix Valley are concerned about climate change,” said event organizer Mary Vollrath of Osceola. “It’s time to turn up the heat on our legislators to enact some meaningful carbon-reduction goals, and to do so quickly.”

Around the world – from capital cities to the melting slopes of Mount Everest, even under water on dying coral reefs – people held rallies aimed at focusing attention on the number 350 because scientists have insisted in recent years that 350 parts per million is the most carbon dioxide we can safely have in the atmosphere. The current CO2 concentration is

390 parts per million.

“That’s why glaciers and sea ice are melting, drought is spreading and flooding is on the increase,” said Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org and author 20 years ago of the first major book on climate change. “And it’s why we need a huge worldwide movement to give us the momentum to make real political change. Our leaders have heard from major corporations and big polluters for a long time—today, finally, they heard from citizens and scientists.”

These global actions come six weeks before the world’s nations convene in Copenhagen for the United Nations Climate Change Conference to draw up a new climate treaty. Eighty-nine countries have already endorsed the 350 target, as have the chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Rajendra Pachauri; the world’s foremost climate economist, Sir Nicholas Stern; and Nobel Prize winner Al Gore.

Images of the events from around the world, including the rally in Taylors Falls, were featured on giant video screens in Times Square in New York as part of a 350 countdown, and are accessible at 350.org as part of an online photo stream. Visual documentation from the Day of Action was also delivered to the United Nations. - submitted

People from the St. Croix River Valley gathered last Saturday at Taylors Falls, Minn., to take part in the largest day of climate change activism ever. Special photo

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News and views from the NW Wisconsin community

Kid n ey f a i lu r e c h a n ge s l i fe f or Fr e de r ic w om a n A transplant could bring promise of healthier days

by Nancy Jappe FREDERIC – “I had a wonderful life until age 40,” Angie Chelmo commented as she talked about the health changes she has had to endure since her 40th birthday. The latest of these developments includes the need for undergoing kidney transplant to replace kidneys that have basically shut down.

At the current time, Chelmo is functioning without dialysis. A plastic tube has been inserted into one of her arms to make dialysis possible, when it becomes necessary. She has had three failed surgeries to insert a dialysis line into one of her veins. Insertion of the plastic tube is a last-ditch effort.

“I don’t know how or if this is going to be successful,” she said. “Otherwise, I have to cough up a kidney fast.”

Chelmo’s potassium level is at 6.6.

With a level that is over 5.5, her heart could stop at any time. “I’m living on borrowed time,” she said.

You’d think that someone who is living on borrowed time would be down in spirits.

Added to her own health problems, Chelmo’s husband of 24 years, Gordie, woke up one morning and said, “I can’t see. It is dark.” After several surgeries, Gordie regained his sight for a little while. Now he is totally blind, and has lost one eye completely. The two compensate for this sightlessness in many different ways, such as using salt and pepper shakers that are of different sizes so Gordie can sense the difference.

“Gordie and I feel that everything good comes from God,” Chelmo explained in answering the question of how they keep up a good attitude. “No matter what comes in the package, it is only for the benefit of people.” The Chelmos feel that they, or someone close to them, is supposed to learn something from the things that are happening or that the health problems they are experiencing are a test of their faith. They know that for all the bad times, there will be good times, even if there is pain.

“We like to do things for people. Our family and friends are hoping that I get a (kidney) transplant. In my opinion, it’s a win-win situation,” she went on to say.

The Chelmos are going to a Nov. 10 informational meeting at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn., where a transplant would take place once a donor has been selected. At that time they will get information on what to tell potential kidney donors.

Friends and family, including two of Chelmo’s high school friends from Ellsworth where she grew up, want to find out if one of their kidneys would work.

Chelmo’s blood type is A positive. A

Angie Chelmo is shown here with David McConnell, Frederic, during one of the laps of Midway Stadium during the Oct. 10 National Kidney Foundation Walk, a fundraiser for kidney failure research. Chelmo was the second-highest individual fundraiser, bringing in $2,700 to go toward kidney research.

Even if you are in pain, it doesn’t mean you have to be one.

– Angie Chelmo

donor would have to be of that blood type. They can’t be chronic smokers or diabetics. Being in good health is more important than the age of the donor.

Donors will be put through psychiatric evaluation to make sure, as Chelmo put it, they won’t later ask for the kidney back.

Taking part in the walk This past spring Chelmo got hold of a pamphlet describing the National Kidney Foundation Walk at Midway Stadium in St. Paul, Minn., home of the St. Paul Saints, set for Saturday, Oct. 10.

Chelmo and her family have made the cancer walk every year for many years.

What could be better that doing a walk for the National Kidney Foundation, to go toward research which could help get her life back on an even keel again?

“Kidney walk – I’m doing it,” she said.

“If I don’t benefit, it will help somebody.”

A fundraiser held at Siren United Methodist Church, along with donations from family and friends, brought in $2,700. This put Chelmo in second place

in the highest-individual-donation category at the walk.

About 500 people were on hand for the walk, with 21 of them there because of Angie Chelmo. She boasts of having had representatives from two countries of the world, Denmark because of exchange student Eric Christianson who lives with David and Cat McConnell in Frederic, and Africa because of a man named Lane who lives with the Yambrick family in Siren.

The walk lasted from 9 a.m. to noon.

The outdoor temperature was 26 degrees, with a wind chill of zero. The recommended time was eight laps around the outside track of the stadium. The McConnells, along with Mary Yambrick, took turns pushing Chelmo in her wheelchair. Despite these physical challenges, her reaction to the event was, “It was really incredible.”

History of the kidney failure About three years ago, Chelmo found out that she had chronic kidney failure.

A few days after Christmas that year, her kidneys shut down completely. She ended up in St. Croix hospital, then was taken down to Regions Hospital in the Cities. She doesn’t remember anything about this.

A catheter was put in, and Chelmo was on dialysis every other day until the middle of March. “Sometimes kidneys come back after dialysis. Mine came back to function at about 18 percent,” she

This photo was taken of Angie Chelmo, Frederic, during an interview at the Inter-County Leader office Wednesday, Oct. 21. For the past three years, Chelmo has been dealing with kidney failure, and the hope for a kidney transplant brings a chance for a brighter future. related.

As mentioned before, at the current time, she is not on dialysis, but there is no for-sure access if dialysis should be needed. That brings kidney transplant to the forefront.

Chelmo compares going through dialysis to being much like taking chemotherapy. The patient is put in a chair for the 2-1/2- to 3-hour process, but they are tied down because of unsteadiness when the blood is pumped through the body. “It is very cold. From 98.6 degrees, your blood drops to room temperature,” she explained.

Having felt the cold led Chelmo to make a quilt that she could take along to dialysis. “Small blankets don’t cut it,” she said. She and her friend, Gail Ward, made another quilt for a dialysis patient.

The Piece Makers quilting group which meets at Siren United Methodist Church got involved in making small quilts, between them about 28 quilts so far. The quilts are divided up between St. Croix Falls and the dialysis unit in the Twin Cities.

“There’s a camaraderie (during dialysis). Everybody is in the same boat,” Chelmo continued. “Everyone gets a TV to watch. The staff are right there for you, and they give emotional support.”

One tube going into the body takes blood out. The blood then goes into a plastic filter that takes out all the toxins in the blood. Then it goes back through tubing into the body.

“It cycles many times over your run,” Chelmo said. “It’s not any different than

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Frederic peacock has a home for the winter

by Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC – If you live near 310th Avenue on the west side of the village of Frederic you may have seen a male peacock visit your yard. This peacock showed up in the area last year and spent last winter in Barb and Dennis Blazies’ shed.

“My husband made him a box up in the rafters and that’s where he sleeps,” Barb Blazies stated. “I would just like people to know that he does have a place to go home for the winter.”

Barb explained that the peacock, who they call Pretty Boy, had just showed up and would come into the shed while they were working in there and he has now gotten to the point that he trusts them. Pretty Boy allows the Blazies to get close to him, but he still likes his personal space and will not allow them to touch him.

“I did try touching him one time on the neck when he was eating and he grabbed my finger,” Barb said. “That was too close for him.”

The Blazies’ shed is not the only place he visits. Barb said he likes to wander and visit with their neighbors, especially pet-owning neighbors. He spends time with the Blazies’ dog and cat. He and the cat enjoy eating together, while he’s more of an observer of the dog.

“He likes dogs,” Barb commented.

“He will go over and sit on the neighbor’s garage and watch the dogs play.”

Dogs are not the only thing that inter-

est the bird. He also likes people, TV and vehicles.

“A pickup we’ve got, that’s his truck.

Whenever that goes out, he gets mad,” Barb said.

“He also likes people,” Barb added.

“He’s very inquisitive. He likes looking in windows and watching TV through the window and stuff like that.”

Even though he leaves to visit his other friends of the neighborhood, he responds to the Blazies calling for him.

“Wherever he is, if we holler Pretty Boy, here he comes,” Barb explained.

After hearing all about the peacock, women Barb works with wanted to see pictures, but Barb did not have a camera.

So, one of her co-workers sent home a camera with Barb so they could see this Pretty Boy. It turned out that he really enjoyed his photo shoot.

“I tried to get pictures and he wouldn’t fan,” Barb commented. “Finally, I got a couple of pictures and man was he just a

A male peacock has been living in the Frederic area. Barb and Dennis Blazies had the peacock they refer to as Pretty Boy living in their shed over last winter. After Barb took a few pictures, she discovered he really enjoyed his photo shoot. – Photos submitted ham after that. He was just fanning all the time.”

Recipe for Success ST. CROIX FALLS - Recipe For Success (Be The Best You Can Be) was the theme of the Wisconsin Hospital Association Volunteer Partners state convention held in Stevens Point the first week in October. The meetings and workshops held during the convention were designed to help all attendees to be the best that they can be, so they could go back to their respective medical centers to offer the best service to their communities.

The SCRMC Volunteer Partners were pleased again to receive the Honors Points Award for the second-consecutive year. Carolyn Ward, president, was there to receive this award, and invites you to visit their gift shop to check it out.

If you find that you have a few hours and are looking for a rewarding experience (and a little fun), please call Gebhard at 715-

483-0331 and talk to her about membership options. They would love to have you. – submitted

Dressed in their pink SCRMC salad luncheon aprons, and pink glitter hats (for breast cancer awareness month), Mickey Gebhard, volunteer manager; Kathy Lucken, treasurer; Carolyn Ward, president and Jackie Hillman, gift shop manager, participated in the “parade of aprons,” which introduced the many hospitals and medical centers at the Partners Award banquet held in Stevens Point in October. – Photo submitted

Chelmo/from page 1 a fuel filter in a car that catches bits of grit and stuff.”

The possibility of dying is never far out of Chelmo’s mind. She has planned her funeral service to make sure that the music and Scripture are ones that she would like. She has started giving things away – earthly things that don’t mean so much anymore.

Her two adopted sons, John (a junior at Frederic High School) and Sonny (in eighth grade), have had to grow up fast in light of both hers and Gordie’s health concerns. “I’m making sure (of everything), especially where the boys will go if something happens,” Chelmo said.

Chelmo, an admitted computer guru, has set up a Web page which can be accessed at www.kidney.org under Walker – Angela Chelmo, Wisconsin. Details are included here on why she took the kidney walk and about the background of her condition. There’s also a blog for people to read and respond to.

“I have no fear of dying, but I’m a little afraid of suffering,” Chelmo commented. “I will (either) get a transplant and be well or go to heaven and be with all those I love. There is no way for me to lose.”

Angie Chelmo is shown during dialysis, a process that she said makes a person cold and extremely tired at the end. To help dialysis patients deal with the cold, Chelmo and her church friends are making quilts to provide muchneeded warmth.

Chelmo is urging people to consider organ donation, and get a sticker saying such to put on their driver’s license. “It’s not painful after you are dead,” she said.

Making no-longer-needed organs available would make a big difference to people like Chelmo, whose life could be extended through receiving a donated kidney.

Angie Chelmo’s beloved older brother, Joe, died in February at the age of 57. He had promised to donate one of his own kidneys to the sister everyone in the family called Little Joe. The two were often seen together, although there was 15 years difference in their ages, and they both loved old cars, any kind of old car.

One of Joe’s kidneys (Chelmo compared a kidney to being the size of a computer mouse) was cremated, and the cremains were put into a little brass urn pendant that Chelmo wears around her neck. She’s only taken it off three times, before her three surgeries.

The first time she wore the urn pendant to dialysis, she showed it to her nephrologist. On that day, her dialysis level was stable.

“I really think he was taking care of me,” Chelmo commented.

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Diabetes Alert Day, Nov. 4 WEBSTER — Diabetes is an epidemic in the United States, the world and your community. Have you done the free diabetics test?

The Webster Lioness Club is setting up another project to educate and encourage those at risk to consult their health-care provider. In the privacy of your home answer 10 short questions. Pick up a brochure at Wayne’s Foods Plus, Webster or U.S. Bank, Webster, Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Lions and Lioness serve by reaching, touching and improving lives of people with diabetes and promoting awareness to people at risk. Join the Lions, Lioness Cub in your area. Contact person is Marlene Kufalk, 715-6353786. — from Webster Lioness Club

Frederic's Halloween party and dance this Saturday FREDERIC – Don’t forget the Halloween party and dance at the elementary school Saturday night, Oct. 31.

The party is for preschool through grade six from 5 to 8 p.m., and the dance is for students grades seven through 12, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Donations may still be dropped off at the school and volunteers can still call Linda at 715-327-8142.

A large variety of items has already been donated for the silent auction but more would be appreciated as this will be a fundraiser to support the event.

This night at the school is a safe, fun and family-friendly event. See you there. – submitted

I remember the first time someone asked

one Halloween, when we got a foot of snow, I went trick-or-treating in my black and me what I wanted to be when I grew up. snow boots with the snow sticking to the It was my first year in Sunday school. Up hem of my white bed sheet costume. till then, I had been in the church nursery I was always on the lookout for ghosts. I while my parents sang in choir. Sunday knew for sure there was one in the closet of school was different. You sat at a table and my bedroom. It was a farmer ghost. I don’t were asked questions in Sunday school. It know how a farmer ghost ended up in my was serious business. closet, but I wanted him to stay in there and I spent a lot of time in church and learned not come wandering out while I was trying all the secret ways to get from one place to to sleep. I made sure my parents closed my another. One door led to the basement closet door when they tucked me into bed where there was a stage with dark velvet for the night. curtains. One door led upstairs to the altar.

In Mexico they celebrate the Day of the One led all the way up to the choir loft Dead, and many people believe their dewhere my parents sang. One door went ceased family members come back to visit nowhere at all, but was filled with the pipes Letters from for the day. There are picnics in the cemeterfrom the organ. I never understood how the ies and a festive day of celebration with the organ pipes ended up in a closet. ancestors.

“What do you want to be when you grow I have a hard time imagining my relatives up, Carrie?” my Sunday school teacher coming back from the dead to attend a picnic. My asked me. This was important stuff, this Sunday and uncles would need some sort of projgrandpas school.

I knew from what my mother and father had told ect in the cemetery to keep them busy. My grandmas me that I could be anything I wanted to be. It was the and aunts would want to bring a casserole, or at least late 1960s and girls could do anything. They could a pan of bars. I think it might be kind of embarrassbe teachers like my mother, or work in a bank like ing for everyone. I suspect Mexican ancestors aren’t my grandma. Girls could be firefighters, I was told, as easily embarrassed as my Scandinavian ancestors although I wasn’t really sure what a firefighter was. would be.

“Why do you want to be a ghost?” my teacher It was a big decision, and I hadn’t expected that I asked. would have to know by the first week of Sunday I remember being suddenly shy. I wasn’t thinking school. of Halloween. I wanted to be a ghost when I grew up “I want to be a ghost,” I told my teacher.

Maybe my teacher thought I was already planning and I remember why.

If I were a ghost, I figured I would have nothing to for Halloween. I never wanted to be a princess or a fairy. I wanted to be a witch, or an ogre, or a hobo. (I be afraid of. This still makes a lot of sense to me.

Till next time, don’t think kids dress up as hobos anymore, there – Carrie were a lot of hobos when I was little.) I was a ghost

Carrie Classon

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Backyard burning and your health POLK COUNTY – The Polk County Board of Health and the Polk County Health Department urge residents to learn more about the important issue of backyard burning and ask residents to consider alternatives to burning, such as chipping, composting, curbside waste pickup and recycling.

Until a few decades ago, burning garbage in the backyard was much less dangerous to your health. People may say, “We’ve been doing it for generations, so what’s the big deal now?” Fifty years ago, most household garbage contained only untreated paper, wood and glass. Today’s garbage contains paper, plastics and other types of packaging waste that release a hazardous mixture of carcinogens and other toxins (such as lead, mercury and arsenic) when burned. Even seemingly harmless items, like paper, mail, packaging and cardboard boxes used for frozen pizzas and vegetables can give off toxic emissions.

According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, exposure to garbage-burning smoke can increase the risk of heart disease, cause rashes, nausea

Worst table in the joint

by Carolyn Lumsden Needing to purchase some special welding rod, we had to drive to Hudson to purchase it.

While we were there, I told Gary I’d like to go to the Target store and look around. He agreed. After spending time there, we stopped at Fleet Farm for some other supplies we needed.

It was a hot, rather humid day and the forenoon had passed quickly. It was nearing 1 p.m. and we were hungry.

“Where do you want to eat?” I asked Gary.

“I don’t care,” Gary answered back.

“Do you want fast food or should we go in someplace and sit down?”

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and headaches in addition to being an irritant that affects people with sensitive respiratory systems. But the health concerns go well beyond those who are directly exposed, to those indirectly exposed to these toxic chemicals through their food. Dioxin, a known, potent human carcinogen and endocrine disrupter, is the main concern. Dioxin exposure is especially harmful for children, pregnant women and the elderly. It can have significant impacts on human immune, developmental and reproductive systems.

Because burn barrels are more common in the rural, agricultural areas of the state, there is particular concern about high levels of dioxin settling on crops and in the streams and lakes, eventually winding up in the food people eat. Dioxins produced by backyard burning are deposited on plants, which in turn are eaten by animals. When people eat meat and dairy products, the dioxin is also absorbed. Over 90 percent of all human dioxin uptake comes from meat and dairy consumption. The United States Environmental Protection Agency estimates that one burn barrel (from an aver-

Writer’s Corner Gary opted for the latter.

“There’s a Denny’s by Menards,” I said.

“OK,” he said, “Let’s go there.”

As we approached the restaurant, we saw the parking area was quite full but we did find a space, locked the van and walked inside.

As I walked into the waiting area, the small of cigarette smoke hit me.

Immediately a woman asked, “Two?” I nodded in the affirmative and then asked, “Is the smoke this strong all over?”

“No, that is the smoking area,” she said, gesturing to my right. “Nonsmoking is over there.”

“Does it smell smoky, too?” I pursued.

She shook her head meaning no. She quickly led us toward a booth in the nonsmoking area.

I don’t fare well in booths because I

age family of four) can produce as much or more dioxin as a full-scale municipal waste incinerator burning 200 tons per day.

Burning garbage in burn barrels or fire pits creates low-temperature fires (less that 2,200 degrees F), which receive very little oxygen and produce a lot of smoke.

Under these conditions, a variety of toxic substances are produced and then released directly into the air without being treated or filtered.

The arguments for reduced backyard burning are clear: 1) burning causes the largest remaining source of dioxin, a potent carcinogen, as well as other health and environmental risks; 2) an estimated 20 million Americans still burn their garbage on-site; 3) proximity to animal feed and food crops creates a serious risk to our food supply; 4) backyard burning contributes immensely to wildfires each year.

For more information, please contact Brian Hobbs, Polk County Health Department, 715-485-8532. - submitted

don’t scoot in and out like I used to.

And sometimes leg space is limited.

“Could we sit at a table?”

I’d seen an empty table off to my left with four chairs when we were heading toward the booth area.

Glancing at me, I could tell she was a bit annoyed. But she hurried back the way we’d come and gestured for us to sit down at a table with two chairs.

Above the table, hanging from the ceiling with wires, was a triangular sign that read, “Worst Table in the Joint. Sit here and get 50% off your meal.”

I laughed and sat down. Gary sat down opposite me.

Another woman hurried to our table and asked what we wanted to drink.

Gary told her he wanted hot tea and I told her a glass of milk.

“Why is this the worst table?” I questioned.

She smiled and said, “It’s in the traffic area…”but hastened to add, “But you get 50 percent off your meal.”

I laughed and Gary smiled.

Another gal, younger than the first two, came with menus.

I ordered the breakfast menu of two pieces of French toast, two pieces of bacon, two pieces of sausage and

scrambled eggs. Gary ordered the three-egg ham and cheese omelet that came with hash browns and toast.

As we ate, people began leaving.

Some smiled at us, others stared.

We had the full view of the busy area where servers picked up the prepared food for customers. But being the busy time was over, we didn’t have a lot of "people" traffic.

When the bill came, on it was “Worst table discount.” Our bill came to only $9.59 for the both of us.

Leaving a $2 tip, we went to the register to pay for the meals.

We were both stuffed with our goodtasting half-priced meals at the “Worst Table in the Joint.”

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Trade Lake inventors

Collected by

by Stanley Selin There were three Trade Lake inventors who applied for and received patents on novel devices. Photos of the three inventors are shown below, together with copies of the formal drawings of their inventions. To get approval for an invention, a long process was required. The inventor started by submitting a sketch and a description of the proposed invention to a patent attorney. The attorney did a preliminary evaluation of the device to help determine its uniqueness and usefulness. If it was decided that the invention had merit, a formal drawing would be made, based on the sketch, along with an appropriate legal description. The attorney would then submit these papers to the United States Patent Office along with a request for approval, which took several months, or more. Although patents were obtained on all the inventions described below, no evidence is available to indicate that any of these devices became very profitable for the inventors.

A. Walter Melin (18931964) was born in Trade Lake Township, but moved to California when he was 30 years old. He invented a modification in which the valves in a gasoline engine would operate directly off the crankshaft, thus eliminating the need for a camshaft.

Russ Hanson

River Road

Ramblings

Hardy Lindblad (1903-1988) was born near the Trade Lake Township border. He invented a drill chuck whereby a drill rod could be inserted and released without the use of wrenches or chuck keys. He was a machinist by trade.

A 1916 drawing of Walter Melin’s patented crankshaft invention.

Erhard Lindblad (1876-1954) was born in Sweden, and came to Trade Lake Township when he was 9 years old. He invented a pump to be used in a creamery, which he claimed could move 40 gallons of cream a minute. He was a butter maker by trade.

A 1931 drawing of Hardy Lindblad’s patented drill chuck invention. – Photos and drawings submitted

A 1908 drawing of Erhard Lindblad’s patented cream pump mechanism.

Stage Fright offers haunted tours ST. CROIX FALLS - Guided tours of the Haunted Historic Auditorium in downtown St. Croix Falls will take place on Friday evening, Oct. 30, in celebration of Halloween. The fundraising event, Stage Fright, is a combination tour with live actors and social event featuring a wine and beer tasting, music and classic horror films.

Tour guides will usher small groups on their journeys from 7 to 9 p.m. and a party area invites wine and beer tasting (Chateau St. Croix, Saratoga, New Glarus and Viking Brewery) as well as hors d’ouevres (Grecco’s, Indian Creek and Tangled Up in Blue). Fortune-tellers, games of chance 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, Ed Moersfelder, Bill Perron 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 Theatre’s programs and services. Entry fee is $15 and includes the tour, wine and beer tasting, hors d’ouevres and entertainment. A cash bar and games of chance are available as well.

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 888887-6002.

Check the Web site at www.festivaltheatre.org where tickets are available to order online. - submitted

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Happy Halloween 2009

and Andy, clowns, hoboes or bums or rabbits or Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater any Halloween.

This Wednesday we’ll be carving pumpkins same as always. It’s traditional. My sons especially like the lopsided pumpkins, the elongated ones, the ones with a stem that resembles a nose.

With a kitchen full of kids, it’s Abrahamzon sheer bedlam and I love it.

I recall only one Halloween party when I was in high school. We went to a friend’s house, sat in a circle in a darkened room and listened to a gristly story of a poor old man who was murdered. The narrator had us remembering him with such ghostly phrases as “There are his teeth” and they rattled together as we passed them from hand to hand. (We guessed they were kernels of corn.)

“These are his bones.” Dry bones, dry bones, old bones, rescued from a long-dead cow found in a nearby pasture.

Two peeled grapes were his eyes! Oh, too real!

An old theatrical wig was the poor man’s hair. A surgical glove filled with icy-cold water was his hand. Wet and clammy.

It was easy to imagine as we passed these items from one to the other.

A wet sponge was his brain. Here, take it!

That was excitement enough for us.

We wore costumes. I went to the party as a gypsy.

I don’t think anyone wears such a conglomeration of clothes and claims to be a gypsy these days. It would probably be considered an ethnic insult.

Afterwards, we washed our hands and made homemade taffy, laying it on a marble slab, working it, pulling and folding it back on itself, afraid to scratch an itchy nose, least we get all stuck up! Our friend’s father was an expert at making taffy, so it actually turned out just fine.

We not only bobbed for apples but tried to bite into an apple suspended on a string hanging from the ceiling. Those apples kept swinging away from us unless we could get a friend to brace the apple against.

Pretty tame Halloween wasn’t it? I don’t know many spooky movies aside from Don Knots in “Mr. Chicken and the Haunted House.”

One of my sons recently said, “it’s too bad adults took over Halloween. It’s fine to dress in costume and go to a dance or masquerade, but I don’t know about going trick-or-treating and knocking on doors shouting ‘whiskey or beer.’” Thank goodness it’s not widely done.

If you really want a spooky experience I wish you could walk on a country road past a slough on a dark night. We had such a slough where I grew up, and we didn’t call it a bog or marsh or swamp, it was a slough, and on a dark night there were lights glowing there. I thought they were will-o’-the-wisps, but when I ran all the way home from a neighbor’s house, to reach my own home, I’d slam the door and try to catch my breath.

My father laughed and said that was just peat burning in the swamp, perhaps from long-ago fires, never completely out, and going nowhere with swamp water all over.

Still, it made my heart pound!

If given a choice, I’ll pick the little Raggedy Ann

Bernice

Behind the Signpost

Golden Fall On Sunday I walked out in our front yard to check on the twin yellow maples my husband once planted.

I asked my sons, “When did Ken plant those trees?” and they said, “Thirty or 40 years ago.”

We moved to Lewis to spend a summer but stayed a lifetime.

I watched the leaves float down. The front yard is a golden carpet with leaves falling on the graves of Dolly and Sammy. Those two dogs grew up together, but Dolly was a springer and Sammy a beagle. Dolly didn’t play fair. She raced with Sammy but cheated by pulling his tail and slowing him down. He couldn’t return the favor.

It’s hard to believe our driveway once ran in front of our house but was too dangerous, so it was relocated to the back. Sounds confusing and it is, but that’s the reason no one ever comes to the front door.

The front sidewalk leads to nothing except the picket fence and the old buckeye tree planted years ago by the Chapmans.

Pleasant surprise Writers are paid in many ways. Last week a faithful reader dropped off a copy of writings of a former family member who was also a columnist. She thought I would enjoy them and she was right. I am already reading the collection.

I won’t allow myself the luxury of dipping into the book nilly-willy but started at the beginning and am reading it from beginning to end.

It came from someone comparatively new to the area, along with complimentary words, and I appreciate the gift. One of life’s pleasant surprises. No address so I’ll try to slip a thank-you here, past those vigilant proofreaders.

Even the index sounds intriguing, with titles of columns including They’re still pickin’ rocks, Hour lutefisk turned the tables and Those half-dollar days down on the farm.

At present I am reading three books, not simultaneously but one at a time, including my new gift book.

Life is not fair But God is good!

The above quote is on an envelope from the Crystal Cathedral in California. I have heard the same statement elsewhere, but I question it.

Human reasoning is not always accurate about what is fair as we are judging from limited view. It does seem, however, that some families have more than their share of troubles.

I have no argument with the last half of the statement.

God is good to us, perhaps in ways that we only half recognize.

Consider the gift of friendship, love, a beautiful fall day and unexpected kindness. The list goes on and on.

Until next week, Bernice

Luck businesses handing out candy before parade LUCK – On Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. the Main Street businesses of Luck will be handing out candy. Businesses such as Scott Mellon of Edina Realty, Nails by Cathi & Tanning, Bottle Shop, Luck Pharmacy, Jensen Furniture, Hog Wild Barbeque, Bri Bri Computer, Rural American Bank, Salon St. Amand and Northern are participating.

Other businesses kids may stop by to receive treats from are Luck-Do It Best Hardware, Bon Ton Saloon, Jenell’s Main Dish, Natural Alternative, Luck Library and Museum, New York Life, Luck-E Tavern Supper Club, The Scoop and Laundry Basket, Rick’s Barber

Shop, Insurance Service Agency and Luck Shoe and Saddlery. Candy from Luck Medical Clinic, Insurance Service Agency and Dr. Todd Elert Chiropractic will be given at Nails by Cathi.

All kids in costumes are welcome to participate in a Halloween kids parade starting at Jensen’s Furniture and the Bottle Shop on Main Street beginning at 2 p.m.

Lineup is at 1:45 p.m. and the parade will begin at 2 p.m.

For more information call Nails by Cathi & Tanning or Scott Mellon Edina Realty at 715-472-8252. - with submitted information

Halloween Family Fun Day this Saturday ST. CROIX FALLS - The downtown businesses of St. Croix Falls are sponsoring a Halloween Family Fun Day with carnival-style games with candy prizes.

There will also be costume contests with prizes, pumpkin carvings, balloon art and more.

The events will be held at Indian Creek Orchard Winery and Grille’s outdoor patio this Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2 to 5 p.m.

This is a celebration geared toward children - infants

through elementary school - and their families.

The businesses of downtown St. Croix Falls plan for this to be a great alternative for the little ones to enjoy Halloween in a family-friendly setting.

If you wish to help out with a donation or have a question, please contact Brad at Indian Creek Orchard Winery and Grille at 715-483-2829. - with submitted information

Do you remember ?

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago Listed at the MilLuck Veterinary Clinic were Dr. J. B. Wilson, Milltown, and Dr. K. Rasmussen, Luck.The movie “The Wonderful Country,” starring Robert Mitchum and Julie London, was playing at the Frederic Theatre.-The film “Al Capone” was playing at the Auditorium Theatre, St. Croix Falls, starring Rod Steiger.-The film “This Earth is Mine” was playing at the D’Lux Theatre, Luck, starring Rock Hudson and Jean Simmons.-Gov. Gaylord Nelson planned to ask for a hike in basic tax rate.The robberies at West Sweden Hall were solved.Frederic Homecoming royalty included Sharon Djonnes and Jay DesJardins.-The Frederic Chamber of Commerce planned to sponsor the Halloween party.-States farm products prices were mostly below last years.-Farm census questionnaires were being mailed.-Sanitary pickup service was coming to Frederic.-Minnesota game poachers paid $912 in fines to Burnett County.-Special at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included bananas at 2 lbs. for 29¢, tomato soup at three cans for 29¢, chocolate chips at 39¢ for 12-oz bag, fryers at 29¢ lb. and apricots in heavy syrup at two cans for 43¢.-Liming rates may be adjusted per grade.-Turtle Lake defeated Siren 32–6.-Excessive speed caused an early-morning crash.-Farmers were told to pellet-feed lambs for early market.

40 Years Ago

A public meeting on land development was set for Nov. 15 at Webster Hall.-Gerald Friberg, 17, received a 4-H award as a Burnett County member.-The Siren Chamber of Commerce would hear nursing home plans.-Trollhaugen had a preseason sale of equipment and clothing with up to 50 percent discounts.School calendar changes were sought by Frederic teachers group.-A special hunters stew supper was set for Nov. 21 at the Lewis Methodist Church.-Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included ham at 69¢ lb., fresh cranberries at 29¢ lb., yams at 2 lbs. for 29¢, Swansdown cake mixes at 27¢ each, bacon at 59¢ lb. and Jell-O at 10¢ a package.-Specials at the Frederic Co-op Store included Louisiana yams at 10¢ lb., turkeys at 39¢ lb., Delicious or Winesap apples at 3 lbs. for 69¢.-Jensen Furniture, Luck, held open house with every day a browsing day.-Nursing home builders were going to meet with Siren Chamber of Commerce.-An ad for Wisconsin Fresh Milk said, “Give up! Our cows have you surrounded.”-Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Co. ad said, “Thanksgiving is more than a turkey dinner.”Oak Grove, Webster, scheduled a cheese makers ball for Nov. 20 with free Swiss cheese. Music would be

by Jackie Gleason.-“The Learning Tree” was playing at the Auditorium Theatre in St. Croix Falls.

20 Years Ago

Marguerite Johnson, Time magazine editor, came home to visit her mother, Helga Johnson of Bone Lake, on her 90th birthday. Marguerite was a 1951 graduate from Luck High School.-Obituaries included Phil Dickey.-The Luck Village Board approved funding for hospital emergency room at the Frederic Hospital.-Steve Anderson was pictured last week holding a 1-1/2-pound tomato; was pictured this week holding a 2-pound tomato grown by him in the Frederic nursing home garden.-Polk County board members voted to hire a sanitarian to inspect facilities in Polk County.-A man died from mushroom poisoning from a mushroom in Burnett County.-Using permanent tree stands on county land is illegal.-A Burnett County man was arrested for alleged cocaine sale.-The Danbury County Fair was a success again this year.-An article focused on Cris Peterson, Grantsburg, as parent, farmer and writer.-Cozy Kitchen, Grantsburg, completed a successful first year.-Life Link III would base at Burnett General Hospital, Grantsburg.-Frederic Clinic had a new physician, Dr. John Murly.-Polk County population was up 10 percent from 1980.-The first school levy increase in three years took place in Luck.-Cragwood property was sold for $1.25 million.-Obituaries included Dena Pederson, Virginia Semple, William Nelson, Alexander Frazer, Donald Janish and Martin Moser.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER

866-4334 Our diners were treated to a homemade meat and cheese pizza on Monday and Nicky has indicated she would be willing to serve it again once a month. It was fantastic and if you like pizza, you will love hers. Watch the menu for it to appear again. After the meal we had our monthly senior meeting. With the completion of our center’s improvement projects, the final documents have been sent to the Otto Bremer Foundation. We also have received our raffle license and tickets are in the process of being made to raffle off numerous donated items. Our current fundraiser is a 270 Mossberg deer rifle with a Bushnell adjustable scope with 3 to 8 power that is being raffled on a gun board at Zia Louisa Restaurant.

We are very appreciative of having Dave and Jane Wardean change the center’s burned out outdoor security light bulbs on Tuesday afternoon.

Only eight ladies played dime Bingo on Wednesday afternoon, but they all had a great time and enjoyed the refreshments furnished by Mary Martin.

The regular group of pool and card players were at the center again on Thursday evening and in addition to having lots of fun and laughter, they all enjoyed the assortment of goodies furnished by the ladies.

Amongst the rain showers on Friday, my

320-242-3933 Written for last week Activities have been continuing as usual out here in the little townships of Arna and New Dosey.

Ruth and Gary Ament, along with Annette and Don Carlson and Shirley and Don Flaa from the town of Blaine, went on a camping trip recently that took them to La Crosse, then on to the House on the Rock down by Spring Green.

Marge and Al Wolf had a three-day getaway awhile back that had them at a cabin on the Eagles Nest Chain of Lakes by Ely. They were accompanied by a childhood friend of Al’s, Art and Naomi DeRoux from South St. Paul, Minn. Al reports that there were still two loons left on the lake. The friends played card golf, visited and ate both in the cabin and out at some nice restaurants.

Since Jerry is committed to two sessions of physical therapy each week, the Blokzyls have been pretty much staying home. His son, Mike, and a friend came up last weekend to do some bow hunting. The turkeys still make a daily visit to the Blokzyl yard.

Doug and Sharon (Nolan) Panek had Marlene and Don Mishler and Phil and Helen Nolan to their home on Spirit Lake for barbequed ribs last weekend. After the meal, Doug took the group for a ride in his 1939 Ford.

Marlene said that was a lot of fun!

Webster Senior Center daughter, Barb, and Rod Preddy and my namesake granddaughter, Mary Jane, came to Webster to do some minor repairs on her home here and then came afterwards to have a spaghetti dinner with Bud and me. They left in the evening amid snow showers for their home in Menomonie. We made a trip to Rice Lake in the morning and found that it had snowed almost three inches between Spooner and Rice Lake, but at least it was all melted from the sunshine by the time we drove home later in the day. I love having my family around and would like to pull them all in and keep them close to me. Maybe to live in a huge house with a wing for each family, like they did centuries ago. I don’t know what my sons-in-law would think about it though!

Don’t forget that Friday is liver-lovers day, and if you don’t like liver, you can ask for a substitute. We are also having a Halloween party at the center on Friday at lunchtime and you are invited to come in costume if you so desire, and if not, just please come. Nicky is also serving birthday cake for those having October birthdays. I know that Millie Hopkins and Judy Behrens have October birthdays, and also Elizabeth Johnson of North Branch, Minn., who is celebrating her 94th birthday on Oct. 29. Elizabeth is formerly of Siren and her uncle used to own the old Spur Store on CTH D. Happy birthday, ladies!

Also, parents of children age infants to eighth grade, please note that the Webster Lioness Club’s annual Halloween party at the community center is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday. I understand that there will be no party at the Fort this year, so bring them into the center where it is warm and safe and keep them off of the streets.

Special gratitude is extended to Delores Lien for her donation of apples; and to Harold Hokanson who brought in a carrot cake he had made himself. I hear that it was delicious, Harold!

Our prayers and get-well wishes continue to go out to Maurice Peterson, Dale Queen, Bob Gleason, Harold Hills, Maxine Peterson’s son Mike Ungar, Donna Dorriot’s mother Betty Prinz of Lake Nebagamon, and Marlene Halonie who is recovering from a stroke and is a patient in St. Mary’s Hospital, Duluth, Minn. Our sympathy and prayers also go out to the family of Roger Knudson in his recent passing.

With all the rain we have had this fall we don’t have to be afraid of forest fires happening in our area. Not too long ago, many acres were burned and homes were lost by another large forest fire in California.

Also, in October, 1991, a firestorm destroyed 2,500 homes in the vicinity of Oakland.

When the devastated owners returned and

Cloverton-Markville On Thursday, the Mishlers joined Sandi and Dave Drake, Jo and Ted Masters and Bonnie and Steve Holter for burgers at the Fish Bowl. While there, a woman named Arlene who had worked with the Mishlers back in Anoka and now lives in Danbury came over to visit.

Knowing that frost was on the way, Deloris Schirmer rushed down the road to son Don’s place, grabbed his green tomatoes, took them home, wrapped each one individually in black-and-white newspaper, then put them in a plastic bucket placed in a cool corner to ripen. She had done this years ago and the tomatoes ripened beautifully, so she is trying it again.

Cheryl Wickham and four longtime friends spent three days at the Edgewater Inn in Duluth, Minn. They enjoyed the water park, shopped at the Fitger’s Mall, ate at Grandma’s Saloon & Restaurant, played cards and enjoyed each other’s company.

On the home front, I spent three days in Ashland last week, baby-sitting my granddaughter, Faith, so her mom could do a substitute teaching stint. My husband, Dave, spent a day in the pottery studio of Marty Pearson where they talked about art and many other things.

Oct. 24 is shaping up to be a big day in the area. The Hay Creek Outpost is having a pig

roast in honor of its fifth year of being open and to show appreciation to all of their customers.

The annual Wilma Fest party is also taking place on Oct. 24. This is a potluck event with lots of chances to win prizes.

And so it goes, wherever you are.

Written for this week A few chilly, rainy days have caused a lot of us out here in the townships of Arna and New Dosey to turn on the heat and snuggle inside where it is cozy. But not everyone.

Mary and Frank Schaaf had some lab work done for Mary in Duluth last week and while up north, they enjoyed lunch at Julie’s Café in Superior.

Marge and Al Wolf joined about 75 other family members and friends in South St. Paul recently for the 95th-birthday celebration for her aunt, Jo Dorma. Still living in her own home, Auntie Jo has company over every Sunday and does some of the cooking herself.

The Wolfs did some dog-sitting in Hastings awhile ago while daughter Heidi and her family took a six-day trip to Florida.

Pam Ellwien and Clara Lilly shopped at the Farm & Fleet store in Forest Lake, Minn., last week for jeans and winter boots for Clara.

Clara’s son Mike, great-grandson Travis and

Siren Senior Center I have to share with you the interesting trip that I took this past week with Nona Severson. We joined the community education trip down to the “Titanic” exhibition that is being shown at the Science Museum in St. Paul.

This was such an interesting experience that I highly recommend that if you get a chance be sure to make the trip as it will only be shown until Jan. 1. We not only had the opportunity to see the actual discovery of the sunken vessel in the Omnitheater but also the actual artifacts that were on the ship when it sank. When you go into the exhibition, you receive a replica of the original boarding pass that was given to one of the passengers that sailed on that fateful journey. I had the pass for a Mrs. John Chapman (Sarah Lawry) whose husband was from Spokane, Wash.

Sarah and her husband, John, were on a belated honeymoon.

Apparently John had immigrated to America and had settled in Spokane and went back to England to marry his childhood sweetheart and bring her back home with him. They were traveling to Fitzburn, to join Sarah’s brother, William, who was living and working as a carpenter. Well to make a long story short, while the passengers were preparing to go in the lifeboats, Sarah, upon discovering that they wouldn’t allow any men, only the women and children, to evacuate first, said, “If John can’t go, I won’t either.” Sarah’s body was never found, but John’s body was recovered and was buried in Halifax, Canada. The archives noted that he was discovered with a ladies handbag. Makes you kind of wonder, doesn’t it? Did John decide at the last minute that he would take charge of the money, or

was Sarah hanging onto the bag and he grabbed it as they went under? Something that we will never know. Nona’s person was widowed twice and was traveling to Houghton, Mich., with her three children. She had sold all of her belongings in order to make this trip. Her oldest was a 19-year-old boy whom they would not let go in the lifeboat with his mother and was one of the passengers lost. The rest of the family was rescued and she lived to be 70 years old, passing away in 1933.

So if you have a chance, try and make this exhibition.

Our senior meeting was held on Tuesday with birthday cake served afterward. The plans for the Thanksgiving dinner are progressing and other than that I think it was just the usual business.

Get-well and thinking-of-you wishes to Betty Marlow, who fell and broke her hip. I haven’t found out yet where she is recuperating, if anyone has that information please

let us know so we can share it with all of her friends from the center.

Our gratitude to Hazel Franseen for apples and green peppers, Abby Brand for the bag of books and Ruby’s Pantry for two boxes of bread.

Our snowbirds are slowly emigrating to the south, we wish all of you a safe journey and hopefully will see you all brown and healthy next spring. Keep us hardier people in mind and drop us a line when you have time.

Dining at Five will be served on Thursday, Nov. 5, next week. If you haven’t called in or signed up now is the time to do it. CeCe is serving meat loaf, baked potato with sour cream, her salad bar, vegetable and cherry cheesecake for dessert.

Winners at 500 cards this week were Flo Antiel, Sue Newberger, Tony Rutter, Muriel Todd and Neil Olsen. We had 33 players and gratitude is extended to D’Ann Becker for the brownies. Spade winners were Anke Olesen, Flo Antiel, Marie Bentley and Nona Severson.

Orange How fast the month of October is going! Almost unbelievable! Such a colorful month that I could use all exclamation marks!

Sheila Staples and Rick Abrahamzon went to Hutchinson, Minn., on Saturday for a poultry show.

Alice and Charles Ford served all kinds of goodies Sunday morning after church services.

Sympathy is extended to Ruby and Hugo

Kettula in the death of a daughter last week.

She underwent surgery earlier. A memorial service is being planned.

The sumac was not as brilliant this year as in other falls, but the yellow maples are dazzling. And the wild grapes are outdoing themselves.

The church newsletter is in the works so watch for it.

The monthly church board meeting will be

Mary Martin sifted through the black debris, they found that all their possessions had been reduced to soot. But one man and his daughter discovered a tiny porcelain rabbit.

They marveled that so fragile an object had survived intact. Other victims of that catastrophe also found pottery and porcelain items that had somehow defied the all-consuming firestorm. The Sunday after the disaster, a local minister carried to his pulpit an unbroken vase, which was the only thing recovered from his home. He asked his congregation, “Do you know why this is still here and my house is gone?” He answered his own question by saying, “Because this had passed through the fire once before.” Can the fiery trials of life actually prove to be a blessing?

They may be very painful, but if by God’s grace we endure them, our faith can emerge from the blazing furnace purer and stronger than it was before. “Some through the waters, some through the flood, some through the fire, but all through the blood; Some through great trials, but God gives a song, in the night season, and all the day long.” – Young. “He knows the way that I take, when he has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.” – Job 23:10.

See you at the center.

Fran Levings grandson-in-law Neil met them for fried chicken.

Remember the report that Deloris Schirmer had individually wrapped some tomatoes in newspaper so they would ripen? Upon checking with her this week, I learned that about one-half dozen of them had ripened nicely.

The rest had been hit by frost so they didn’t make it.

It was a cold, cold day up in Superior last week when Deloris took her Jeep up to be serviced.

Peg and Clint Coveau had house guests last weekend when her sister Mary Lee Szymoniak and husband, Roger, came up from Eau Claire so that Roger could get his deer stand set up.

The wonderful crafts and bake sale held annually by the Zion Lutheran Church will be held this year on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Northland Community Center. Doors open at 10 a.m.

My husband, Dave Baker, and I had lunch at the Upper Deck in Superior on Friday with our brother-in-law, Steve Naymaster, of Fridley, Minn. It would have been the 59th birthday of my sister who passed away last November and is buried in the family plot in Superior.

Get your flu shot wherever you are.

Barb Munger Marie Van Gilder and Sharon Link treated these players. Remember we play Dime Bingo on Tuesday afternoon, Cribbage on Wednesday morning and 500 cards Wednesday afternoon, Cribbage on Thursday morning and Spades on Friday afternoon.

Everyone is welcome. We are still looking for interested Bridge players. So if you are interested please give us a call, the center is available on Thursday morning and Thursday afternoon for you.

Our gratitude to the ladies from Lilac Grove who have faithfully been making greeting cards for the center. We have a good supply and the price is right. We are still accepting donations for the humane society and Fran and Don Oltman made their usual run with the latest box collected for them this week.

Our doors are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday; stop in and join the regulars for coffee and a treat. Stay warm and healthy.

Bernice Abrahamzon held this Wednesday at the Lewis Church at 7 p.m., preceded by a fellowship supper at 6 p.m. Welcome.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER girls and four boys. I think whoever named them was watching cartoons before they came to work that day. Rutroh! The pups names are George, Jane, Judy, Elroy, Astro, Rosey, Cosmo and Starla. A new hound has joined the ranks as well. His name is YAPpenings Hex. Heyyyy, wasn’t that the name of a Scooby Doo episode - “What The Hex Going On?” What is going on? The shelter is starting to sound like TV Land. Anyway, Hex is a cute little guy who is white with a couple of large black spots on his midsection and a tricolored head.

I’ve learned a little more about Jonas, too. If you remember, he was the unfortunate fellow who got blasted by a skunk before he came to the shelter. I’m sure he smells a lot better this week, and, skunks excluded, it turns out that he is a smart guy! He knows the commands sit, lie down, stay, come, and he

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The Siren Lioness held their October Halloween meeting and party last Tuesday, Oct. 20. Many of the members dressed for the occasion and a prize was given for the best costume. Marilyn Lemieux walked off with first prize with her costume of roadkill. Kathy Goode and Miriam Smith provided the lunch.

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Naomi’s daughter, Cheryl Wheeler, joined them for the potluck lunch. The rest of the afternoon was spent catching up on summer happenings of everyone and resuming their variety of crafts.

Get-well wishes to two of Siren’s seniors, Betty Marlow, who broke her hip, and Dick Macki, who was taken to the Grantsburg hospital by ambulance. Both happened last week.

Saturday afternoon Alayna Zuech of Eau Claire, visited her grandparents, Art and Bev Beckmark. She is staying in the area to help her aunt Arlyie Elsing recover from surgery.

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Leapin’ tree rats in a brush pile! The cloud in the contagion ward must be lifting - my mom is up and putting her shoes on to walk me! I’m so excited I think I’m about to jump up and down so I’d better go outside and wait before I break stuff.

I hope all of you are feeling well with all of the nasty bugs going around. If you’re sick, here’s something that made my mom chuckle, and maybe you will too.

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Marvel Merriam spent Thursday through Saturday with the Freeborns at River Falls.

They visited their daughter Kalie at Rochester where she works at Mayo and St. Mary’s hospitals.

The Freeborns returned with Marvel on Saturday to spend the day.

Pat and Nancy O’Brien attended a nephew’s wedding in the Cities on Saturday.

On Saturday, Jack and Jeri Witzany visited her sister Jeannie Potter at Apple Valley.

They spent Sunday with son Mike at Champlin. They were dinner guests of Chris and Melody Witzany.

LaVonne O’Brien attended the Prairie Fire play, “The Wizard of Oz” at Siren Friday night.

Her granddaughter, Rylee, was a Munchkin in the play. On Saturday LaVonne drove to the Cities to celebrate a cousin’s 90th birthday.

Natalie Flagstad attended a medical seminar at Chicago Saturday through Tuesday.

Bud Flagstad, Brianna and Brendon had supper with John and Reeney Sunday.

The Orange 4-H club had a 4-H promotion Friday afternoon followed by a meeting later that evening at Webster Elementary.

The Webster cross-country team competed at the sectionals at Boyceville on Saturday.

They won first place, entitling them to go to state next week. Bryan and Brad Krause are on the team. The Krause family watched the meet.

Naomi Glover and Fran Krause attended the Apple River Conference WELCA meeting at Fristad Lutheran Church in Centuria on Saturday morning. They drove to Stevens Point in the afternoon and met Mark and Deanna Krause there. They enjoyed the play “Oklahoma” at the Community Theatre that evening in which Allyson Krause had the lead of Laurey in the play. They returned home Sunday afternoon.

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Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. Or, Dullsville, as it has been at my house the last week. I’ve had no trips to the shelter, no walks, and no one to play with except for my brother, so I am a little short on news and stories for you this time around. My mom’s been sick the last few days, so my social life has come to a screeching halt. I’ve been outside practicing my stick-twirling skills, and my brother has caught a couple of subterranian monsters that have been burrowing up our yard, but that is about it. It’s been b-o-r-i-n-g. I can’t even come close to napping as much as Mom has lately, and I’m a dog! She sounds like a monster when she’s sleeping, is grumpy when she’s awake, and I am beginning to wonder if there’s enough tissue in the universe for her nose. Once I thought I saw her eyeing my cool HSBC kerchief that I always wear, but it’s still safely tied around my neck. Don’t mess with my accessories!

Thankfully, I still have access to my magic box, and I was delighted to hear that even more puppies arrived at the shelter last week - eight of them! These are bulldog puppies, and there are four

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Rudy is a 3month-old, blackand-tan coonhound pup. If the size of his feet are an indication of anything, he will be enormous.

Combine his size with handsome black and caramel tan markings on a glossy coat and the sad hound-dog eyes and you have a pet for life. Rudy is large and gangly in young puppy fashion, with enthusiasm to be harnessed and loved. He enjoys any and all attention. Rudy is a happy puppy in need of TLC in a new home.

In April of this year, a Commercial Dog Breeder Licensure Bill was presented to the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate. It is a much-needed and overdue bill in Wisconsin. Assembly Bill 250/Senate Bill 208 would require persons who sell dogs or operate animal shelters to be licensed by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Anyone selling 25 or more dogs

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per year would be licensed and inspected in order to maintain that license.

Wisconsin is one of a handful of states in the U.S. that does not have a bill regulating dog breeders. As a result, abusive puppy mills have flourished in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Humane Officer with DATCP, Yvonne Bellay said, “Breeders are actually relocating to Wisconsin to take advantage of the state’s reputation as a regulation-free zone. Wisconsin is a desirable destination for those not willing to be regulated.”

Earlier this summer, 322 dogs were rescued from severe neglect in Cazenovia. The dogs suffered from malnutrition, matted hair, open sores and skin infections in the small cages where they were kept. The defendant is awaiting trial on 11 misdemeanor charges and five counts of unlawful disposal of ani-

mal carcasses. The humane society caring for the seized dogs, including 88 dogs the shelter is required to hold as evidence for trial, has spent over $100,000 on their care.

Such situations could be avoided if Wisconsin regulated dog breeders.

“Wisconsin law provides for violations of animal cruelty, but the threshold is so high that even the worst offenders often come away with little more than a slap on the wrist,” said bill co-author state Rep. Jeff Smith, D-Eau Claire.

The AB-250/SB-208 Licensure Bill will allow reputable breeders and kennels to continue to offer healthy animals and will rein in the offenders who profit from abusive care of dogs in puppy mills in Wisconsin. “This is not meant to be punitive, it’s meant to be preventative,” said Smith.

The Assembly Bill AB-250 was scheduled for vote on Tuesday, Oct. 27. For further information please go to www.nowisconsinpuppymills.com There you will find updated reports on the bill’s progress and a link that will allow you to send a letter of support to your representative.

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468-2940 Jack and Kay Krentz went to Oregon, Wis., Monday to visit their daughter and family, Lisa, John and Johnny Unertl. They returned home Thursday.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Sue and Roger Mroszak Tuesday evening.

Lawrence and Nina Hines went to Milaca, Minn., Wednesday and stayed overnight with friends, Lorraine and Dean Kendall. They came home Thursday.

Lida Nordquist and Karen Mangelsen visited Betty Searles Wednesday afternoon.

Joleen, Richard and Randi Funk were overnight guests of Don and Lida Nordquist Friday.

Overnight visitors of Donna and Gerry Hines Friday were Brenda, Tim, Bryce and Jessica Sweet.

Several from this area attended the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre production of “The Wizard of Oz” Friday night at the Siren School auditorium. Kristen Sexton, daughter of Jerry and Rose Sexton, played the wizard and Mandy Close, granddaughter of Hank and Karen Mangelsen, was one of the winkies.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited at the home of Jake and Holly Mangelsen Friday after seeing “The Wizard of Oz.” Randy and Tara Mangelsen were there also. On Satur-

Karen Mangelsen day, Tara was the guest of honor at a baby shower at Holly and Jake’s home. Over 35 relatives were there for the festivities. The shower was given by Holly, April Close, Jane Hines and Lorri McQuade.

Nancy and Steve Hagen visited Nina and Lawrence Hines Saturday.

Overnight guests of Lida and Don Nordquist Saturday were Jan, Caleb and Hannah Schott.

Kay Krentz’s cousins, Louise Erickson and her friend, Clayown Husmoen, from Blair, visited at the Krentz home Sunday and stayed overnight.

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.

Adult book club The November selection: “The Story of Edgar Sawtelle,” by David Wroblewski.

Please call the library at 715-866-7697 to reserve your copy. The book club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m.

We had two toddlers for our Wednesday preschool story hour last Wednesday. We’d love to have more – we meet at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday morning with Charlotte on the lower level.

New juvenile books • “One True Bear,” by Ted Dewan • “Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles: The Nixies Song,” by Tony Diterlizzi • “Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles: A Giant Problem,” by Tony Diterlizzi • “The Random House Book of Bible Stories,” by Mary Pope Osborne • “Celebrate Thanksgiving,” by Deborah Heiligman • “Horrid Henry,” by Francesca Simon • “The Berenstain Bears’ Class Trip,” by Ian and Mike Berenstain • “Fancy Nancy: The Dazzling Book Report,” by Jane O’Connor • “Fancy Nancy: The Show Must Go On,”

by Jane O’Connor • “Library Lion,” by Michelle Knudsen • “Corn Aplenty,” by Dana Meachen Rau New adult fiction books • “Matt Jensen: The Last Mountain Man,”

by William W. Johnstone • “Matt Jensen: Deadly Trail,” by William W. Johnstone • “Matt Jensen: Purgatory,” by William W. Johnstone • “Julie and Julia,” by Julie Powell • “The Bridge of San Luis Rey,” by Thornton Wilder (One of The Big Read books) • “An Echo in the Bone,” by Diana Gabaldon • “Nine Dragons,” by Michael Connelly • “Pursuit of Honor,” by Vince Flynn • “Twisted Tree,” by Ken Meyers • “Spartan Gold,” by Clive Cusslar • “Southern Light,” by Danielle Steel New adult nonfiction books • “The Good Soldiers,” by David Finkel • “Friends Made, Moments Shared, Memories for Life,” by William LeMieux • “The Job-Hunter’s Survival Guide,” by Richard N. Bolles • “Where Men Win Glory,” by Jon Krakauer • “Backyard Guide to the Night Sky,” by National Geographic • “Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters,” by Capt. Chesley Sullenberger

• “Diabetic Living: Holiday Cooking Vol. II,”

by Better Homes & Gardens • “Have a Little Faith,” by Mitch Albom • “The Love Revolution,” by Joyce Meyer • “How to Raise the Perfect Dog,” by Cesar Millan We are still working hard toward the Nexen Group, Inc. challenge grant goal – they will match up to $50,000 of donations toward the new library facility that are collected before Dec. 31 of this year.

There are two selections this year for The Big Read. They are both by Thornton Wilder, one a play, “Our Town,” and the other a novel, “The Bridge of San Luis Rey.” There will be some special events based on these “reads” in February and March. We will let you know when the free books are delivered (the Friends of the Library is donating $200 to The Big Read.)

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. 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. Online catalog http://merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search.

Frederic Senior Center Spades was played on Monday, Oct. 19, with the following winners: Liz Ruhn in first place, Sonja Java in second place, Hazel Hoffman in third place and Deloris Potter and Eleanor Bonneville in fourth place.

Tuesday Whist, cards and coffee time were enjoyed.

Morning coffee group and pool players keep the center active in the morning.

Wednesday Pokeno group is always good to see.

Coffee time, refreshment time is enjoyed together with whoever is at the center.

Thursday 500 cards played at 6:30 p.m. with the following winners: Marlyce Borchert in first place, Arvid Pearson in second place, Inez Pearson in third place and Donald Weik in fourth place.

Friday Pokeno group and cards. Refreshments at coffee time.

Saturday noon buffet, cards or Bingo to follow. Executive board meeting Friday, Oct. 30,

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Next Saturday, we are celebrating Halloween. We will have a noon buffet and we will have music at 11:15 a.m.

Come and enjoy this special time with us.

Our Halloween wish is: May we be safe May we be happy May we be healthy May we live with ease.

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News from the Service SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Timothy J. Roberts graduated from the Army ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as Operation Warrior Forge, at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course.

Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard or Reserve. The cadet is a student at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

He is the son of James K. and Danette L. Roberts, Dresser. Roberts is a 2002 graduate of Osceola High School.

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Carol VanBuskirk, our news reporter, fell and broke her upper left arm. The bone broke through the other side of her arm. After surgery in Stillwater, Minn., she has been transferred to Osceola for therapy. We all wish her a speedy recovery.

On Saturday, Oct. 10, we held a music fest and silent auction. A chicken-alfredo dinner was served. It was a fun day for all. Several groups of musicians performed throughout the day. We extend gratitude to all the businesses and members who donated items for our silent auction. Your generosity is truly appreciated.

The Thursday, Oct. 8, 500-card winners were: Elroy Petzel, Phil Mevissen, Don Benson and Grace Howitz. The Tuesday, Oct. 13, 500-card winners were: Bonnie Kohrt and Phil Mevissen (tied), Ray Nelson, Marian Davison and Pat Jensen.

Tuesday and Thursday mornings the center has exercising from 10 to 11 a.m. Skip-Bo is played from 11 a.m. to noon. You do not have to be a member to come down and join us.

The center is open to all community members.

On the first and third Friday, Bingo is played from 1 to 3 p.m. for $2. Every Friday is Bridge from 10 a.m. to noon. They are always looking for more Bridge players. They will teach new players, so come and learn a new skill.

The second Wednesday of each month is a birthday party. Games are played with cake and ice cream served at 12:30 p.m. The building is available for rentals for birthdays, anniversaries or any party, meeting or conference. Wi-Fi and PowerPoint are also available.

Birth announcements Born at Burnett Medical Center:

A girl, Morrissa Paige Bearhart, born Oct. 24, 2009, to Tammy Gillis and Morris Bearhart, Siren. Morrissa weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz.

Grandparents are Richard and Caroline Morse, Siren, and Rose Benjamin, Sandstone, Minn.

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SCRMC Employee of the Month St. Croix Regional Medical Center congratulates Laura McKenzie, who has been chosen employee of the month for November 2009. McKenzie is the appointment scheduling manager at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. – Photo submitted

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Unity students part of Tri-State Honors Band Katherine Ebensperger (baritone sax); Maddie Anderson (trombone); Nathan Dorrance (trumpet); and Tim Hallin (alto sax), all members of the Unity High School band, were among more than 130 students from 22 schools in the state to take part in the Tri-State Honors Bands Festival, Thursday, Oct. 15. The musicians spent the day on the UW-Superior campus taking part in rehearsals and master classes. That evening they presented a public concert featuring the Black Concert Band and the Gold Concert Band. “Honor Band Festival attracts many of our region’s best young musicians,” said Dr. Pamela Bowen Bustos, director of bands for UW-Superior’s music department. “The students enjoy having an opportunity to work with other musicians from our area and to get a sample of what a good university music program can offer them.”

Wisconsin high schools sending students to the Tri-State Honor Bands Festival were Ashland, Bayfield, Chetek, Frederic, Hayward, Mellen, Minong, Solon Springs and Superior. Participating Minnesota schools were Barnum, Carlton, Cloquet, Duluth Central, Duluth Denfeld, Duluth East, Esko, Hermantown, International Falls, The Marshall School in Duluth, Moose Lake, Two Harbors and Wrenshall. Participating from Michigan was Ironwood. - Special photo

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Frederic 1922 The founder of Frederic Of the many factors that have contributed to the marvelous advance and development of northern Wisconsin, none are more important than the splendid men who have given their hearts and talents to its upbuilding.

Those fine pioneers who came to hew the path for progress through our with forests woodsman’s ax passed on long ago. Then came the younger element who saw as they hewed, that the soil itself bore richer promise than did the forests. The reclamation of the cutover tracts was to them a dream with a sure realization. Of this latter group, none was more wholeheartedly confident of northern Wisconsin’s possibilities than Will J. Starr, whose untimely death occurred at Eau Claire, Dec. 13, 1921.

Born in Wisconsin in 1861, Starr was

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William J. Starr (1861-1921) one of northern Wisconsin’s biggest men, and he devoted the largest part of his life and extraordinary abilities to the development of northern Wisconsin’s resources.

Starr was born a lumberman. He knew northern Wisconsin forests from A to Z. He inherited from his father, William J. Starr, of Ripon, large pineland holdings, but all of his hardwood properties in Clark, Polk and Dunn counties, and at one time they aggregated some 50,000 acres, were acquired by Starr himself, bought by himself and he stayed with these lands during those bad years in the 1890s, when many were

letting their lands go for taxes. Like other lumbermen, Starr cut his timber, sawing some at his own mill at Weston, and some at the Frederic mill, in which he was associated with others. But the great value of Starr’s influence on northern Wisconsin was felt in the vision and foresight that made him realize the potential value in the soil itself, after it had been denuded of its lumber.

The town of Frederic, in Polk County, is a sufficient monument for any man.

Starr went right out into the middle of the woods and made Frederic. He platted it himself. It was his foresight that saw that the town was needed at this particular point. It was running, and now that agriculture has taken the place of logging, the town of Frederic has become a better town than before. Frederic has traveled far in its 20 years from nothing, it has grown to a population of 600 to 700, and the county about is practically all settled and developed; it has two banks with pretty close to $1 million deposits, and the town is now building a $100,000 high school. Starr always took a most vital interest in the activities of this town, and contributed largely to its development. It was through his enterprise and influence that the Soo Line was built from Dresser Junction to Frederic. This line, which has since been extended to Superior, has proved an enormous factor in the development of this territory.

Starr also was instrumental in having the Omaha Line extended from Spring

Valley to Weston, in Dunn County, a distance of 16 miles. The only farms that Starr personally developed were the two in Dunn County; the small one at Weston and the Weston Heights Farm, a stock farm of some 1,200 acres, where Herefords were specialized. On this farm, about 300 acres are at present under cultivation with around 700 acres in pasture. A couple of miles away, is the Weston Orchard Company, consisting of something like 160 acres in apples and five acres set out to cherries. The orchard of which Starr was the prime mover and principal owner, is particularly valuable to this region in that the culture of apples as an industry suitable to this climate has been approached and carried on in a scientific manner.

Of Starr’s personality and character, we hesitate to speak. There is so much that might be said, “we stand in pause,” lest what we most should say, we most neglect. William J. Starr’s life, closed, there went out from the world, a mind finely polished and stored with knowledge to an unusual degree; a heart so capable of friendship that throughout his career, it might almost be said he never lost a friend; a gentleman so cultivated and fitted by nature to appreciate the best that he was equally at home in the woodsman’s shack and in the millionaire’s club, he received something from each, and always had something to offer that was worthy of acceptance. – From Betty Fenton, director of public relations, Frederic Area Historical Society.

Frederic receives Wisconsin Promise School of Recognition honor FREDERIC – State Superintendent Tony Evers praised Frederic Elementary School for being among 138 schools in the state that received Wisconsin Promise School of Recognition honors for the 2009-10 school year during a special Oct. 20 ceremony at the state capitol in Madison.

Evers welcomed Shari Matz, Frederic School Board vice president, and Kelly K. Steen, Frederic Elementary School principal, to the recognition event. To be recognized, schools must be among those with the highest poverty rates in the state, have met adequate yearly progress goals under federal education law for the past two years, and have student achievement on state mathematic and reading assessments that is higher than schools with similar poverty levels and grade configurations.

“Partnerships among teachers, par-

ents, administrators, school staff members and the community contribute to the academic success of students in schools that receive this honor,“ Evers said. Parent Carey Lilehaug said, “ My son is a second-grader at Frederic Elementary. Our family has been thrilled with the staff, the education and the attention to each child’s individuality at this school.

At Frederic, our son’s education goes far beyond simply learning academic facts and skills; he is inspired to be a seeker of knowledge. The school staff also works very hard to keep families engaged in the education of our children, which benefits not only my son and his classmates, but our entire community.”

This is the third year in a row that Frederic Elementary has received this award.

- with information from Frederic Schools

Osceola TOPS to mark 40th anniversary OSCEOLA - The Osceola chapter of TOPS was chartered on Nov. 1, 1969, and has met every week since that time.

There have been many success stories in Chapter 514, including one current member who has maintained her goal for over 26 years. The Take Off Pounds Sensibly group meets each Wednesday morning at the Trinity Lutheran Church with weighin from 7 to 8:30 a.m. followed by a meeting from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

You don’t have to wait until the new year to make a change. Fall can be the perfect time of the year to make a resolution or renew an old one. Whether it’s January or November, it helps to have a plan that includes TOPS. TOPS is a non-

profit, noncommercial weight loss support and wellness education organization. As a member you will learn about nutrition, portion control, food planning, exercise and more. The weekly meetings, weigh-ins, group feedback and support will help you achieve your goals.

Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. As a special way of celebrating their anniversary, if you join the Osceola chapter during the month of November they will waive the monthly chapter dues until January. For more information you can contact Marian at 715-755-3123, Deb at 715-294-3987 or Mary at 715-294-3626 or visit tops.org. submitted

IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED!

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

I have successfully handled injury and death cases since 1977. Home, hospital and office appointments are available. Cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, such that if there is no recovery, there is no fee. When you, a relative or a friend, need an attorney, you should contact John Grindell at Grindell Law Offices, S.C., Box 585, Frederic, WI 54837. Telephone: 715-327-5561.

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State Superintendent Tony Evers (center) presents the Wisconsin Promise School of Recognition award to Frederic school board member Shari Matz (L) and Frederic Elementary Principal Kelly Steen (R). - Special photo

Dynamite Alfred Nobel was a Swedish industrialist and chemist who invented dynamite.

Following is his final will: The whole of my remaining realizable estate shall be dealt with in the following way: The capital shall be invested by my executors in safe securities and shall constitute a fund, the interest on which shall be annually distributed in the form of prizes to those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind. The said interest shall be divided into five equal parts, which shall be apportioned as follows: one part to the person who shall have made the most important discovery or invention within the field of physics; one part to the person who shall have made the most important chemical discovery or improvement; one part to the person who shall have made the most important discovery within the domain of physiology or medicine; one part to the person who shall have produced in the field of literature the most outstanding work of an idealistic tendency; and one part to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity among nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the

holding and promotion of peace congresses.

The prizes for physics and chemistry shall be awarded by the Swedish Academy of Sciences; that for physiological or medical works

by Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm; that for literature by the Academy in Stockholm; and that for champions of peace by a committee of five persons to be elected by the Norwegian Storting. It is my expressed wish that in awarding the prizes no consideration whatever shall be given to the nationality of the candidates, so that the most worthy shall receive the prize, whether he be Scandinavian or not. – Alfred Nobel Al Gore won this prize in 2006, for fiction literature.

The irony is that if Gore’s brain were dynamite; he wouldn’t have enough to blow his nose.

My e-mail address is biedingerb@wildblue.net.

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Frederic Fall Choral Concert • 2009

Joel Knauber played “Up to the Mountain” on the bass guitar accompanying Isabelle Lexen on the piano. Choir instructor Greg Heine thanked Knauber, Lexen and Haley Kurkowski, who also plays the piano, for being a big help to him and the choir.

The middle school choir presented three selections in the concert Monday. Five selections from “Kids on Broadway” were combined into one of the selections.

The other two songs by the middle school were “It Don’t Mean a Thing” and “Route 66.”

The show choir was short on singers with members out sick, but the show must go on. The show choir completed three numbers, “I’ve Got the Music in Me,” “Superstar” and “Put on your Sunday Clothes” for the audience Monday night.

Haley Kurkowski sang a solo during the high school performance of “Up to the Mountain.”

Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

The Frederic High School choir performed during the fall choral concert held in the high school auditorium Monday, Oct. 26. The high school sang “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat” for their first selection with William Primm as a soloist. The choir completed four other selections during the concert.

Farewell to the markets

by Colleen Draxler BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - The last farmers markets of the season will be held this Saturday, Oct. 31, at Siren and Frederic.

The farmers and growers are wrapping up this summer’s work by cleaning and tilling their fields. Rainy weather has hampered their efforts in the fields these past weeks. Where was all this rain in July? Leftover produce will be chomped up by area sheep, pigs and deer. Bulbs have been dug, sorted and stored away in a cool spot. It’s almost time to relax from all those outside chores and start planning next year’s crops. When will those seed catalogs start arriving in the mail?

Pumpkins of all sizes, a great selection of squash, Indian corn, homemade baked goods, honey, apples, potatoes, onions and, a favorite, brussels sprouts, are the special attractions at the markets this weekend. The sweet, yet tart Honeycrisp apple is the most popular seller at the markets and local orchards.

Brighten a rainy day by serving up this tasty upside-down dessert. Use Honeycrisp or your favorite apple in this recipe.

It looks pretty and tastes great with a sprinkle of cranberries and pecans on top.

Caramel Apple Cake 6 tablespoons butter 4 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons milk

This basket of Honeycrisp apples may entice you to stir up a delicious cake or pie or crisp or to eat them one crunchy bite at a time. - Special photos 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1/3 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoons salt 3/4 cup cornmeal 1 cup hot water 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 10inch ovenproof skillet melt two tablespoons of butter. Add apples. Cook and stir for 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from skillet. In same skillet, combine 4 tablespoons of butter and brown

Farmers market vendors extend their gratitude to all who supported them at the markets this summer and fall. They look forward to seeing you again next summer. sugar. Cook and stir to boiling. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Sprinkle with pecans and cranberries. Arrange apple slices on top.

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a smaller bowl, combine cornmeal, water and 1/4 cup butter.

Stir in eggs and vanilla. Stir into flour

mixture just until combined. Pour over apples.

Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert; serve warm. This recipe was a prizewinner in a recent Better Homes and Gardens article.

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"The Wizard of Oz" presented at Siren

The Cowardly Lion, played by Brittany Horwath, in this year’s Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre production. Moms For Kids sponsors PFT every year at Siren.

Dorothy, played by Jessica Morris, meets the Scarecrow, played by Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre director Lindsey Gagliano.

Glinda, the good witch, played by Christina Luna, hands over the silver slippers to Dorothy as the officials of Munchkinland look on.

Toto was played by Nicholas Mulroy. Children in the Siren School District in grades two through 12 were eligible to participate in the play.

The Wizard of Oz’s traders count up his money as Dorothy and friends wait while trying to enter Oz.

Photos by Becky Strabel

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Victims and survivors of domestic violence are honored

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Inclement weather couldn’t hold back the group of people who gathered at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the southeast corner of Crooked Lake Park near the beach. With a tent providing some protection from the elements and hot beverages close at hand, the group paid tribute to Burnett County victims and survivors of domestic violence.

The daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren of Cynthia Wahlen, a Grantsburg woman affected by domestic violence, were there in person. A letter from Kevin Anderson, son of domesticviolence survivor Lynn Bean Anderson, was read by Anderson’s close friend, Burnett County Victim/Witness Coordinator Darlene Treague.

“Lynn was taken from us suddenly and unexpectedly last July 2008 by a heart attack. She would have turned 63 yesterday, and I know she’s looking down on us right now smiling that she can be a part of something so meaningful in her life,” son Kevin wrote. “There were so many times when she didn’t think she could go on, but she did, and she made it through everything. Lynn’s message to all of you would be to keep the faith, use whatever support system you have and never give up on your quest for love and happiness.”

Burnett County Circuit Court Judge Ken Kutz, with 28 years in law enforcement, spoke of the evolution of domes-

Burnett County Victim Witness Coordinator Darlene Treague talked about her friend, Lynn Bean Anderson, a fellow Government Center employee and a survivor of domestic abuse, shown in the photo Treague is holding. A bench for Crooked Lake Park, Siren, which is now stored until spring, was dedicated to the memory of Anderson and all victims and survivors of domestic violence in Burnett County.

The family of Cynthia Wahlen, (L to R): William (B.J.), daughter Toni, Austin, Alexis and Thia (short for Cynthia) Von Doehren from Milltown, are shown beside the tree planted in Wahlen’s memory on the southeast side of Crooked Lake Park, Siren, near the beach. Wahlen, a woman who suffered from domestic abuse, died in Grantsburg in 1991. She has two sisters in the area, Ryan Hennessey, Grantsburg, and Leigh Wahlen, Luck. – Photos by Nancy Jappe

(L to R) Burnett County Circuit Court Judge Ken Kutz, probation and parole Officer Rudy Ritger and District Attorney William Norine talked together before the Oct. 21 event in honor of the county’s victims and survivors of domestic abuse. Hot beverages were the order of the day (note the cup in Kutz’s hand) because of the weather, but the event was held with a tent providing some protection from the elements.

This bench, which was stained for protection by Jack Elliott, Webster, was donated through monies provided by Lynn Bean Anderson and the Burnett County Community Coordinated Response Team in memory of all victims and survivors of domestic violence in Burnett County.

tic-violence awareness, pointing out that many families think that domestic violence can be handled within the family.

“We can’t let it go on that way,” the judge commented. “The cycle doesn’t change without outside intervention.”

Kutz referred to the changes in the law regarding prosecution, plea agreements and the way the legal system and society look at domestic violence. “(Events) like this remind you of what is going on, and how important it is to do something about these situations,” he said. “Don’t turn your back on (these) situations. Otherwise nothing will hap-

pen to change (them).”

Burnett County District Attorney William Norine commented that the law has given us a lot of tools to use with domestic-violence situations. “There is a zero-tolerance policy for domestic abuse crimes, with aggressive charges and treatment. (Domestic violence) is not a family dispute; it is a crime,” he said.

The words of Lynn Bean Anderson were stressed in regard to anyone who is dealing with domestic abuse: Keep the faith. Use support systems. Never give up.

A new bench for Crooked Lake Park, Siren, was dedicated Wednesday, Oct. 21, to the memory of Lynn Bean Anderson, a former Burnett County Government Center employee and a survivor of domestic violence. Renee Nanez, director of the Community Referral Agency office in Siren, welcomed those who came to the dedication ceremony on behalf of the Burnett County Community Coordinated Response Team, sponsors of the event, which honored the county’s domestic violence victims and survivors.

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The halls are alive with the sound of music

by Carl Heidel WEBSTER - Band and choral music filled the cafetorium and connecting halls at the Webster Schools annual fall concert last Monday night, Oct. 26. James Muus directed the seventh- and eighth-grade choir and the senior high choir, and Julie Strang put the seventh- and eighthgrade band through its paces.

There was the fun music of Oscar and Hammerstein’s “Sound of Music,” and some moving music from Michael Jackson. Altogether it was a good blend, and the large audience of families and friends responded with enthusiasm.

All photos by Carl Heidel The flutes in the seventh- and eighth-grade band added a light note to the music.

The seventh- and eighth-grade choir sang “Rain Dance” with enthusiasm at the Webster Schools fall concert Monday, Oct. 26.

Senior high choir members were attentive to director James Muus.

Clarinet players in the seventh- and eighth-grade band focused on their music.

Jud Mosher enjoyed his solo in “I’m Yours.”

Songs of the Heroes patriotic concert

Members of the Grantsburg Legion color guard sat in silent reflection as the Grantsburg High School band performed a A huge American flag was the backdrop for the Grantsburg High School choir’s performance salute to the armed forces during the music department’s anduring the Songs of the Heroes concert last Sunday in the high school auditorium. nual patriotic concert on Oct. 25 in the school’s auditorium.

Grantsburg band director Andrew Schulz invited the audience to join in singing the chorus as the band played the “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” at the Songs of the Heroes concert last Sunday in the school’s auditorium.

Dianna Olson readied their handbells as the Grantsburg High School Handbell choir performed “Yankee Doodle” during the music department’s annual patriotic concert on Oct. 25 in the Grantsburg High School auditoLauren Romanowski and Lauren Finch showed shiny red ap- rium. ples, their props for the song “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” performed by the Grantsburg High School ladies swing choir during the Songs of the Heroes concert presented at the high school auditorium on Oct. 25.

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Digging up memories It took several tries for Frederic village crew staff to find the plastic bucket that held memorabilia buried by Frederic Nursing Home staff and residents in 1987. In the photo that appeared in the Inter-County Leader at the time the bucket was buried in 1987 were residents George Harr, Ralph Huser and Henrietta Nelson and staff members Bonnie Zbleski, Catha Foltz and Nancy Jappe. - Special Leader photo Frederic village crew member Chris Bartlett brought up a white bucket that has been buried on the lake side of the old Frederic Nursing Home building on Oak Street since May 1987.

The bucket had been buried during National Nursing Home Week that year, with the thought it would be dug up in 2025.

Inside was a list of nursing home employees in 1987 and musty copies of the May 6, 1987, Inter-County Leader and the St. Paul Pioneer Press for May 12, 1987. - Special Leader photo

A white plastic bucket buried during National Nursing Home Week, May 10-16, 1987, was dug up near the former Frederic Nursing Home location on Oak Street in Frederic Monday, Oct. 26. On hand when the bucket was opened were (L to R), front: Frederic Nursing Home employees Catha Foltz and Abbie Larsen. Back: Frederic Nursing Home employees Bonnie Zbleski and Ruth Ann Thiel; the building/clinic’s current owner, Dr. Andrew Mayo; and nursing home employees Jean Bickford and Nancy Jappe. The bucket was to have been opened in 2025; however, because the former staff knew that none of them would be alive at that time, the buried bucket was dug up now.

Garden Club arbor

Members of the Syren Area Garden Club were on hand Thursday, Oct. 22, for the placement of the new garden arbor made by Jack Elliott and Allan Waldorf.

Shown at the Memorial Garden on the west end of Main Street, Siren, that day were (L to R): Waldorf, club secretary Joan Jendro, club President Carla Phillips and Elliott. The cost for the arbor was paid from the proceeds of this year’s very successful tour of area gardens. “(The Memorial Garden) is for people to come and enjoy. Take time in your life,” Jendro commented. – Photo

by Nancy Jappe

St. Croix Casino to offer Sunday brunch buffet TURTLE LAKE – If you’re looking for an elegant Sunday brunch at a reasonable price, the St. Croix Casino has you covered. Starting Sunday, Nov. 1, the casino’s TLC Buffet will be serving a special Sunday brunch.

Choose from an array of breakfast items—eggs Benedict, eggs and omelets cooked to order, fresh fruit and pas-

tries—and dinner entrees including carved sirloin, snow crab and shrimp along with a full salad bar. And the price is right: $6.99 for all you can eat.

The hours for the Sunday brunch buffet at Turtle Lake are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday. - submitted

Girl Scout Troop visits Village Floral

Girl Scout Troop No. 53253 from Grantsburg (first-graders) visited the Village Floral flower shop on Tuesday, Oct. 20, as part of this year’s flower garden focus journey. The flower shop donated plants and pots to the girls and helped them plant them in the greenhouse. The girls will take the plants home and care for them, track their progress and report back to the troop leader.

Shown in front of the shop (L to R) are: Max Dauer (honorary troop mascot), Dillyn Hennessey, Jadyn Watt, Kailey Bergstrom, Tyler Java, Mackenzie Harmon, Anna Lehne, Amy Harmon, Ruth Paquette, Allie Peterson, Adeline Dauer, Adrianne Covey, Hailey Peterson and Destany Neumann. The troop is very appreciative of Village Floral and their staff for making the visit fun and memorable! - photos from Kim Dauer, assistant troop leader

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Milltown Class of 1954 The Milltown Class of 1954 held a reunion recently. Those in attendance were (L to R) back row: Donald Shern, Gary Buck, Edwin Elkins, George Johnston, Ed Prodger, Jim Christiansen, Walter Stevermer and Leroy Brown.

Front row: Azalea (Eder) Wright, Nadene (Yourchuck) Vanderhoof, Ole Randall, Phyllis (Larsen) Beaulieu and Corinne (Johnson) Glaubitz. – Photo submitted

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LUNCH Roast beef on bun, cheesy potatoes, fresh fruit OR beef taco salad.

LUNCH Tacos, assorted toppings, peas OR Oriental salad.

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LUNCH Turkey stacker with cheese, green beans, chips OR chicken taco salad.

LUNCH Italian dunkers, baked rice, steamed broccoli, mixed fruit, apples, oranges, bread basket.

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BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

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Caring councils: How the students of St. Croix Falls are reaching out

by Miri Francis ST. CROIX FALLS – Two high school girls come through the heavy glass door and quickly shut out the cold. As they take off their coats and remove their scarves, these two high school juniors take a good look at the room they have just entered. Half a dozen rickety silver shelves are weighed down with canned goods and bags of dry foods. They stand in neat rows taking up most of the otherwise beige space. Across the room, a tall desk stands in front of Lori Daman who bears an appreciative smile.

“We’re from St. Croix Falls High School and we’re here to give you a check,” says student council advisor Suzanne Imhoff.

St. Croix Falls High School has a reputation for successful fundraisers. “The key is community outreach,” quotes junior Rebecca Wampfler. If going out into the community is what the students are doing, then they are definitely doing something right. Every year, high school students organize seven to 10 projects that benefit the larger St. Croix Falls community. Of these projects, the student council is responsible for about five. For instance, last year the student council raised over $400 worth of funds for Operation Christmas. As a motivation for donations, council members played irritating Christmas music repeatedly each day until students contributed sufficient funds to meet set goals. States junior Maggie Wimberley, “Our fundraisers are always really fun, you just have to go out and ask.”

The student council is made up of 46 students from grades 9-12 who are all extensively involved in their activities.

Lori Daman receives the check from juniors Heather Gilbert and public relations officer Miri Francis. – Photo submitted “It’s reassuring to see that so many underclassmen have gotten so involved,” quotes senior Megan Yunker, also the student council president. “The freshmen and sophomores have really stepped up and the coming years will be just as successful.”

The student council’s most recent project was homecoming. Throughout the week, in addition to the plethora of student activities and grade competitions, the students collected cans for the St. Croix Falls food shelf located on Hwy. 8.

Over the course of the week, the high school collected an astounding 684 pounds of crushed cans. Council mem-

bers then took the cans to Anderson’s Recycling and turned those cans into cash.

The total came to $287.28, all to be donated to the food shelf. Each pound yielded $0.42, as it was for charity, a much-appreciated donation by Anderson’s Recycling.

Overall, the experience was a good one. This reporter recalls wading across the school’s main entrance with her skirt hem two inches deep in stale beer and old pop as students crush cans at an alarming speed. “We need to get them all in on time,” explains junior Daniel Nelson. “We want to win homecoming.”

In the end, the seniors won the drive,

Local Habitat groups merge Offices will move to Luck CENTURIA - Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity and the Polk County chapter voted recently to join forces and become one group.

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the two groups held a special meeting at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church in Centuria to consider the question, and the groups voted to become one. This year the Polk County Chapter of WRHFH had formed.

They are now nearly done building the

first Habitat home in Amery along with their partner family. WRHFH, with its partner family, is also nearing completion on its home in Siren, its 17th home.

Members of the two boards felt the group would be stronger if they joined forces as one board and one organization serving Polk and Burnett counties.

A more central office location was needed, and an office in Luck has been selected. The new office is next to Tomlinson Insurance on Main Street in Luck.

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The class went on to win homecoming at the end of the week.

This coming November the council will look to benefit the food shelf once more with a Thanksgiving food drive.

Last year, the drive was the most successful ever, yielding over 8,000 items.

Students will be collecting nonperishable food items the week of Nov. 17 – 20.

There are many places here in town that take care of the community, but the Family Pathways Food Shelf is always looking for donations, especially with the holidays fast approaching. Donations are always welcome and are always put to good use.

Besides providing food to those in need, the food shelf also provides senior services, youth programs and access to a connecting thrift store. Lori Daman and her staff are wonderful advocates for those in need of basic life services, such as housing, health, and employment. It has been a pleasure for the student council to help in any way possible.

Juniors Heather Gilbert and public relations officer Miri Francis were the ones to hand over the check. “This will benefit the community in a really positive way,” states Gilbert. Francis follows up with, “And that was the goal.”

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CHURCH NEWS An Allegory Young Miss Maple looked around her. She saw others begin to change color. The poplars, the beechnuts and hickories, the other maples, even the sumac shrubs exhibited an array of hues. Leaves of red, orange, gold, rust, brown, and variegated greens mixed with yellow met Miss Maple’s startled eyes.

They’re having such fun, she thought as she watched the wind swirling their gorgeous, gaudy leaves. Round and round they twirled like ballerinas on a string. Perspectives Could she become as flamboyant as her friends? She wondered. Better yet, could she be the most brilliantly colored tree in the forest?

Miss Maple contemplated the matter. Should she?

Could she? Yes, she would change her appearance.

She would become Queen of the Forest. Everyone would look up to her.

Not long after, she looked down and discovered her leaves brightening. Just like she had hoped. No longer was she the drab green she’d been all summer.

Her whole being was surrounded by robust, eye-popping hues of red and orange. She felt her leaves dance to the seductive breezes—twirling, spinning dizzily until they fell at her feet.

Before she knew it, Miss Maple saw that she stood knee deep in blood-red leaves. Without realizing it had happened, she had lost her clothes—her modest covering.

Now naked, exposed to the harsh, winter winds and the unrelenting cold, she huddled in embarrassment and shame. Her eyes could not look at the other trees around her. Downcast, she focused only on the brilliant, red stains beneath her.

By spring she was desperate. To whom should she turn for help? She sought her Maker. Mercifully, he touched Miss Maple’s naked body, clothing it in a soft raiment of green. As the wind rustled through her new leaves, she sang a song of thanks to her Maker.

She no longer desired to be Queen of the Forest but Servant of her King. “…Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and … put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4:22-24) Lord, you know when we focus only on our own self-importance rather than on the things of your kingdom. You know when we choose the seductive, deceptively bright lights of the world over you. We come desperate for your forgiveness. Redeem us with your everlasting love, in the name of Jesus Christ, your only Son, who died and rose for our sins. Amen.

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Spirit; “These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy A few weeks ago I presented an article Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, about the unscriptural acceptance of women He will teach you all things, and bring to your pastors and preachers. Afterward, I received remembrance all things that I said to you. (John a voice mail in regard to the article. The caller 14:25-26) These Words have been written stated, “Who are YOU to limit who can serve down for us today in the Bible; All Scripture the word of God?” I thought it was a very is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable good question, and I felt it needed an anfor doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instrucswer. tion in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every First: “Who are you?” I am just like everygood work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) … contend one else in this world. A person made in the earnestly for the faith which was once for all deimage of God (Genesis 1:26), one who is imlivered to the saints. (Jude 1:3) Now I plead with perfect and sinful (for all have sinned and fall you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23), one who needs the power of salvation that is Preacher’s Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be found in the Gospel (Romans 1:16), and one perfectly joined together in the same mind and in who needs the cleansing made available the same judgment. (1 Corinthians 1:10) God through the blood of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:17-19). As far as my chosen vocation, I am simply a has thoroughly equipped us with His Word that has been once for all delivered in the form of the Bible, God’s inpreacher of God’s Word (Romans 10:14). spired and inerrant Word.

Second: “Who are you to limit who can serve the So, why are women not authorized to be pastors or word of God?” In regard to limiting anything in relipreachers within Christ’s church? Because the Bible gious matters, I have no more authority than any other man or woman in this world. I believe the questioner says so: Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. overlooked the whole point of the article. It was not a And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority matter of me limiting anything. The article simply over a man, but to be in silence. For Adam was formed first, pointed out the limits set by Jesus Christ Himself. In then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman Matthew 28:18, Jesus says: All authority has been given being deceived, fell into transgression. Nevertheless she will to Me in heaven and on earth. Christ, and Christ ONLY be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and has the authority to “limit” or “authorize” the type of holiness, with self-control. (1 Timothy 2:11-15; 1 Corinthiservice HE desires in His church (My church … ans 14:34-35) Why? Because God’s Word, the Bible, Matthew 16:18). The only way we have of knowing says so! The Bible authorizes women to participate in what “has” or “has not” been authorized is through many vital roles in the Lord’s church and in the famHis Word. Jesus said: He who rejects Me, and does not re- ily, but we must be very careful not to authorize things ceive My words, has that which judges him— the word that God does not authorize.

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Faith Lutheran WELCA, Balsam Lake, was host to the annual arts and craft bazaar, Saturday, Oct. 17.

More than 30 vendors were present to showcase their products. The WELCA group also held a bake sale, lunch and raffle. The winner of the quilt made

by Lilah Robinson and quilted by Betty Bertrum was Sharon Wolske. Other raffle winners were: Christmas tree skirt: Joyce Olson, flower basket: Charlotte Stanley, quilt basket: Karen Filla, scrapbook basket: Joyce Wagner, hand-embroidered dishtowel basket: Hazel Lodermeier, candle basket: Tom Jones, kitchen basket No. 1: Ellen Luskowski, and kitchen basket No. 2: Judy Maier. - Photo submitted

Young and old members of Bethany Lutheran Church of Grantsburg hopped on a hay wagon for their annual fall ride. This year they traveled over hill and dale from the church to the Christian farm on CTH O, where hot food, hot drinks and room-temperature chips awaited the damp group. For more church information call 715-463-5746. – Photo by Wayne Anderson

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OBITUARIES Roger S. Knudson

Ina Ella Koch

Kay E. Kettula

Roger S. Knudson, 71, a resident of Danbury, died Oct. 16, 2009, at his home.

Roger was born on June 14, 1938, in Mankato, Minn., to Millard and Anna Knudson. Roger and Marge were united in marriage on April 26, 1969, in Lakeville, Minn. Roger served 40 years with the Minnesota Air National Guard, retiring as chief master sergeant of the 133rd Airlift Wing. Roger was an active member of Yellow Lake Lutheran Church. He most recently served as the church council president. His hobbies included traveling, reading and building his log cabin.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his loving wife, Marge; children Dawn Knudson, Cynthia (Bill) Henderson, Eric (Vicky) Knudson, Dawn (Brent) Peterson; grandchildren, Sarah, James, Angela, Jake, Jacob, Connor and Lauren; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Maxx and Brody; brothers, Noel (Beryl) Knudson and Bruce (Patricia) Knudson; nephews, Derek and Chad; brother-in-law, Andrew Phillips; and sister-in-law, Pat Loeding; along with other relatives and many friends.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Yellow Lake Lutheran Church with Pastor Ray Reinholtzen officiating. Music was provided by Annette Arnold. Military honors were accorded by the United States Air Force Guard.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements. Memorials are preferred to Yellow Lake Lutheran Church, Webster.

Online condolences can be made at www.swedbergtaylor.com

Ina Ella Koch, 96, formerly of Balsam Lake, died Oct. 18, 2009.

Ina was born Jan. 16, 1913, in Madelia, Minn. She married Lester Koch on June 1, 1931, in Balsam Lake.

Ina and Lester moved many places and had eight children.

Ina enjoyed making quilts for family and friends. She loved to garden and do canning, baking and cooking.

She is survived by daughters, Eleanor (Blair) Dollery of New Richmond and Carlene (Stephen) Christensen of Cushing; sons, Oliver (Mary) Koch of Leavenworth, Kan., Lester Jr. (Shirley) Koch of McLouth, Kan., Ernest (Karen) Koch of McLouth, Kan., Donald (Jackie) Koch of Leavenworth, Kan., and Harold (Cheryl) Koch of Shoreview, Minn.; 40 grandchildren, 82 great-grandchildren and 56 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Springer of Osceola; brothers, Ernest Davison of St. Croix Falls and Everett Davison of South Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester; daughter, Shirley Donbrock; and three grandchildren, Rockie, Tim and Barbara.

Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 23, at Edling Funeral Home in St. Croix Falls. Interment followed at Kahbakong Cemetery in Taylors Falls, Minn.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Kay E. Kettula, 46, a resident of Danbury, died Oct. 20, 2009.

Memorial service will be Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m., (visitation from 1 – 2 p.m.) at Lewis United Methodist Church, Lewis.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Daniel John Casey, 29, died at his home in Centuria, on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009.

Dan was born on April 12, 1980, on his parents' anniversary in New Richmond. He grew up on the family dairy farm east of New Richmond with his loving parents, Richard and Patricia Casey; two older brothers, Miles and Bryan Casey; and his younger sister, Maureen. Dan went to St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from New Richmond High School in 1998.

Throughout his life, Dan was involved in various activities including 4-H, FFA, choir, drama, football, basketball and wrestling. He went on to college at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural marketing in 2002. While at UW-River Falls, Dan was an active member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity.

On May 31, 2008, Dan married Cara Brungardt at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Glenwood City.

Dan worked as a sergeant for the Polk County Sheriff’s Department Jail. His hobbies included fishing, ice fishing, boating, hunting, watching the Packers (he loved the Packers) and most of all, spending time with friends and family.

Dan is loved by many and is fondly remembered for his winning smile paired with a great sense of humor and often a little sarcasm. Dan was a caring husband, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend who was always ready to lend a helping hand.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Cara (Brungardt) Casey; parents, Richard and Patricia (Dean) Casey; siblings, Miles Casey, Bryan (Erica) Casey and Maureen Casey (Aaron Cochran, future brother-in-law); grandmother, Alice Casey; nieces Emily and Camryn Casey; and many other loving relatives.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Miles Casey, John “Jack” Dean and Elaine Dean; aunt, Michelle “Shelly” Casey; a dear friend, Matthew Erickson; his Border collie, Socks.

Mass and Christian burial were held Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at St. Patrick’s Church in New Richmond (Erin Praire). Father Jim Brinkman presided over the Mass with the burial in the parish cemetery.

Pallbearers were Matthew Gust, Timothy Demulling, Josh Schweitzer, Gene Jurisch, Scott Nargis and Al Jorgenson.

The Cullen Crea Funeral Home, New Richmond, was entrusted with arrangements.

Paul S. Johnson Paul S. Johnson, 76, a resident of Danbury, died Oct. 26, 2009.

Services are pending at this time. A full obituary will be published in a future edition.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Kenneth Grant, 98, Hudson, formerly of Balsam Lake, died Oct. 18, 2009, in Hudson.

Kenneth is survived by his son, Gary (Joni) Grant and his daughter, Marsha (Mick) Oskey; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Edling Funeral Home in St. Croix Falls. Interment followed the service at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Sandy L. Morrison-Christianson Sandy L. Morrison-Christianson, 55, died in her sleep on Oct. 11, 2009, while living in Ocala, Fla. Sandy was born on June 18, 1954, in St. Paul, Minn.

As an early teenager, Sandy and her siblings moved in with their grandparents, Ray and Ester Gustafson of Centuria. She attended Unity School. She and her son, Mickey, moved to Florida in 1980.

Sandy had been fighting cancer for many years. She will always be remembered for her enjoyment of life, a wonderful heart, a great spirit and most of all for her unconditional devotion to her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Miles Christianson; her mother, Delores Morrison; and her grandparents, Raymond and Ester Gustafson; and brother, Miles Christianson.

Sandy is survived by her son, Mickey Christianson of Ocala, Fla.; sister, Linda Lloyd of Milwaukee, Ore.; brother, Steven (Judy) Parker of Frederic; sister, Patricia Klein of Chetek; and brother, James Morrison of Osceola; along with many nieces and nephews as well as many friends.

A memorial fund for her cremation and shipping her remains back to Wisconsin so that she can be buried by her mother in Farmington is being set up, and any contributions would be greatly appreciated and can be mailed to: Patricia Klein, 1012 13th St., Apt. 11, Chetek, WI 54728.

Donald E. (Smokey) McLeod, 90, of St. Croix Falls, died Oct. 18, 2009, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Don was the eldest child of Ernest and Lydia (George) McLeod, born Feb. 28, 1919, in Centuria.

Don McLeod graduated from Centuria High School in 1938. He was drafted into the Army in 1942 and served in Africa, Italy, France and Germany. On Dec. 15, 1945, he married his hometown sweetheart, Lazette Peper. Their son, George, was born in 1947.

Don loved his family and his dogs, traveling around the world, gardening and photography. He was endlessly tinkering and repairing items in his own home and for others. He was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Centuria. He worked 33 years for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Don leaves to celebrate his memory, his wife of 63 years, Lazette; his son, George (Lynne) McLeod of Fall Creek; granddaughters, Jennifer (Chad) Amundson of White Bear Lake, Minn., and Ashley McLeod of Hibbing; great-granddaughter, Melissa Amundson; and a great-grandson, due in February 2010; sisters, Lauryl Flatten of Balsam Lake, Cathryn Jensen of Centuria, Joan (Merle) Wulf of Centuria and Jane (Tom) Larsen of Menomonie; many loving family members and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Oct. 23, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Centuria, with Pastor Eugene DeVries officiating and music provided by Terry Hoepner and Cheryl Peper.

Don was laid to rest at the Balsam Lake Cemetery with full military honors. Casket bearers were Chad Amundson, Bill Peper, Mark Minar, John Nielsen, Mike Dau and Mick Maier.

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CHURCH NEWS

Holding your child back a grade may not improve development QUESTION: Is retention in the same grade ever advisable for a child who is not a late bloomer? How about the slow learner?

DR. DOBSON: There are some students who can profit from a second year at the same grade level and many who will not. The best guideline is this: Retain only the child for whom something will be different next year. A youngster who is sick for seven months in an academic year might profit from another runthrough when he or she is healthy. And as I've indicated, a late-developing child should be held back in kindergarten (or the first grade at the latest) to place him or her with youngsters of comparable development. For the slow learner, however – the child who has below-average ability – a second journey through the same grade will not help. If he was failing the fourth grade in June, he will continue to fail the fourth grade in September. The findings from research on this issue are crystal clear.

It is not often realized that the curricular content of each grade level is very similar to the year before and the year after. There is considerable redundancy in the concepts taught; the students in each grade are taken a little further, but much of the time is spent in review.

The arithmetical methods of addition and subtraction, for example, are taught in the primary years, but considerable work is done on these tasks in the sixth grade, too. Nouns and verbs are taught repeatedly for several years.

Thus, the most unjustifiable reason for retention is to

give the slow learner another year of exposure to easier concepts. He will not do better the second time around! Nor is there much magic in summer school. Some parents hope that a six-week program in July and August will accomplish what was impossible in the 10 months between September and June. They are often disappointed.

••• QUESTION: I hear so much about children who have ADHD. Can you describe this problem for me and tell me how I might recognize it in my son?

DR. DOBSON: The term ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which is an inherited neurological syndrome that affects approximately 5 percent of children in the United States. It refers to individuals who are easily distracted, have a low tolerance for boredom or frustration, and tend to be impulsive and flighty.

Children with ADHD have a pattern of behavior that sets them up for failure in school and conflict with their parents. They have difficulty finishing tasks, remembering details, focusing on a book or assignment, or even remaining seated for more than a few minutes.

Some appear to be driven from within as they race wildly from one thing to another. They are often very bright and creative, yet they're seen as lazy, disruptive and terribly disorganized. ADHD children often suffer from low self-esteem because they have been berated as goof-offs and anarchists who refuse to follow the

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rules. They sometimes have few friends because they can drive everyone crazy – even those their own age.

As for how you can recognize such a child in your home, it is unwise for a parent to attempt to do so.

There are many other problems, both psychological and physical, that can cause similar symptoms. Disorders of the thyroid, for example, can make a child hyperactive or sluggish; depression and anxiety can cause the distractibility associated with ADHD. Therefore, you must have assistance from a physician, a child developmentalist or a psychologist who can confirm the diagnosis.

If you see in your child the symptoms I've described, I urge you to have him or her seen professionally. Again, you should not try to diagnose your child!

The sooner you can get that youngster in to see a person who specializes in this disorder, the better.

••• 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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INTER-COUNTY CO-OP PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers Office Supplies

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

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Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

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Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

MEDICINE SHOPPE

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475 110 Oak Street Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4208 Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 Not Open On Saturday Duane Lindh

HAULING

• Gravel • Sand • Rock • Top Soil • Trackhoe 715-472-2717 Mobile 715-491-1861 1065 290th Ave. Frederic, Wis.

LUCK VAN METER’S MEATS

Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making • Ham and Bacon Cured and Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed

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CUSHING

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By Willits Jerry & Pat Willits, Owners We sell flags, banners, wind socks, pennants, flag poles & accessories.

Installations Available 2815 285th Ave. • Sterling Township 715-488-2729

1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Clif Gipp, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 • 715-689-2467

Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service - Cold Weather Starts

Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days • 715-866-8364 Eves.

SIREN OLSEN & SON

Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

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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 Sun. Contemp. Serv. 8:15 a.m.; Heart Song (Gospel) Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Trad. Serv. 10:45 a.m.;

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

METHODIST

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.; 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)

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Lori Peper Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Sunday Wor. - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Wor. - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK

1614 CTH, North Luck Office Ph.472-2605; Dial-A-Devotion 472-2345 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod)

140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

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

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

CHRIST LUTHERAN

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

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

Rev. Jody Walter, Interim Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 7:45 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

Hwy. 70 East, 689-2271 Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School (ages 4 thru 12th grade), Fellowship, Adult Bible Class at 9:15 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 8 &10 a.m.; Sat. 7 p.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

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)

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

Pastor David Almlie, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults - 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

ST. ANNE PARISH

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10:45 a.m., Wed. 5:45 p.m. (SeptMay), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) Sat. 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 1

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sun. School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 327-4436 Early Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

CATHOLIC

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10:30 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:45 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

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.

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

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Gary Tonn Praise Time 8 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:20 a.m.

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 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

METHODIST

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 9:30 a.m. Sun. Schl.; 10:40 a.m. Worship Serv..

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father Daniel Bodin 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Wed. 5 p.m. (Summer), Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

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

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Hannah Schmidt has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of Troy and Becky Schmidt. Hannah is in the second grade. Her favorite parts of school are music and computer lab. Hannah is a caring and responsible classmate. Her favorite things to do at home are playing with her brothers and watching the Disney Channel.

Abigail Brightbill has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Rob and Lisa Phernetton. She has been on the honor roll, gets all her work done and is actively involved in class activities. She is a high-energy individual who helps energize the class. She is involved in bell choir, band, volleyball, basketball and track.

Joy Dunlap has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Diedre Good.

She is a hard worker and does her best. She is very personable, friendly and outgoing and an excellent team player. Hobbies include cooking and listening to music.

Jillian Seeger has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in second grade and the daughter of Nick and Missy Seeger. She is very polite and helpful. She enjoys art and music and also likes to read.

Tanner Neilson has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Steve and Joelle Nielson. He is a great kid with a positive attitude towards his academics as well as working well with his peers. His pleasant demeanor is appreciated and his willingness to try something new or challenging makes him successful in school. He is in the chess club and involved in basketball and soccer.

Eryn Tabor as been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week.

She is a senior and the daughter of Bobbie Bantz and Daniel Bantz.

She is a hardworking, respectful and friendly student. She is involved in FCCLA, choir, advanced art and works at Evolution Carpet Care. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, walking and dancing.

Ella Waterworth has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in kindergarten and is the daugther of Nathan and Leanne Waterworth of St. Croix Falls. In school, Ella enjoys playing in gym class and at recess with her friends. At home, she plays with her two brothers and loves to cook with her mom. Ella is an enthusiastic and friendly student.

Kristin Petherbridge has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Mike and Julie Petherbridge.

She has a sister, Cassie, and brothers, Dan, David, John and Joe. She is involved in basketball and enjoys reading, swimming, drawing and riding horse. Her favorite subject is math because it makes you think. She loves animals and likes the middle school because there are no stoplights at lunch.

Ryan Johnson has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. He is in ninth grade. Ryan enjoys sports, fixing cars and traveling. He is involved in football, wrestling and band.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Rylee O'Brien has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. Rylee is in second grade and is the daughter of Bob and Heather O'Brien. She is a very responsible student and works hard in class to do her best at all times.

Her friends appreciate how helpful and kind she is. Her favorite classes are reading and physical education. Outside of school, Rylee likes to play T-ball, mini-golf and dance.

Lindsey Fallstrom has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Jeff and Penny Fallstrom. She is great with her dedication to the community. She is involved in student council, FCCLA, Link group and is working at Dale's and Helen's Closet. Hobbies include sports, doing community service, music and pets.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Hunter Sanford has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. Hunter is a busy firstgrade boy who loves to read. He enjoys different activities that help him learn to spell words. He also loves to play math games. He is the son of Caroline Sanford and Jason and Melanie Sanford. He has a happy personality and likes to laugh. Hunter is always considerate and helpful to his teacher and classmates.

Hallie Jensen has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daugther of Arlen and Linnet Jensen. Hallie is up to any challenge and is very helpful in the classroom. She's kind to her classmates and works hard to be a successful student. Hallie's favorite class in school is math and she participates in many after-school activities including Jam crew, fast-pitch, volleyball, gymnastics and swimming.

Steven Chavarria has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and is the son of Ruth and Jose Chavarria Sr. He is off to a great start this school year. He enjoys science class particularly and is doing well in all his classes. He likes to play sports and when he is not doing that he enjoys video games and talking to his friends.

Hans Dahlberg has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Sheila and Tim Dahlberg. Hans is a very gifted musician. He is a member of both band and choir.

He plays percussion in the band and is not only a leader within his section, but for the whole band.

His interests outside of school include skateboarding. After graduation, Hans would like to pursue a career in the music field.

Sydney Pavlicek has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in second grade and the daughter of Joseph and Kristen Pavlicek. She is a very hard worker and always willing to help out her classmates.

She likes to play on the computer and read in her spare time. She loves spaghetti. When she grows up she wants to be a teacher like Ms. Hallanger.

Emma Robinson has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Mike and Mary Robinson. Emma is a good reader, writer and student.

She has worked hard over the last two years to improve her study skills. Emma is a friendly student who can be very helpful. She is a fun student to have in the classroom. Hobbies include drawing and writing.

Callan Brown has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Shawn and Kelly Brown.

She is a model student that completes her work efficiently and on time. She is very bright and does not mind challenging schoolwork. She is involved in church group and enjoys swimming and shopping.

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Jordan Merrill-Meissner has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in third grade and the son of Angela and Chris Lakner. Jordan shows good interest in all areas of learning. His academic performance and positive attitude makes him an exemplary student. He has awesome leadership skills and is a friend to all.

Jordan really likes to sing.

Leann Claude has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. Leann is the sixthgrade daughter of Larry and Susan Claude. She is an excellent student and a pleasure to have in class. She is very involvd in her education and has a smile on her face every day. She works very hard and cares about school. She loves to participate and works well with others.

Lexie Kathlow has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Brad and Kathy Kothlow. She is an active member of the tennis team. She plans to continue her education next year at UW-River Falls.

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OCTOBER

WED./SAT./28-31 Grantsburg

• Haunted Pavilion at the Grantsburg Fair House. Wed. & Thurs. 6:30-8 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

THURSDAY/29

Coming events

Balsam Lake

• Small-business counseling at the government center, 715-485-8600.

Frederic

WED. & THURS./4 & 5 Siren

• Cribbage & Bridge at the senior center, 911:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY/4 Balsam Lake

• First aid review at the Red Cross office, 5:307:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc. org.

• H1N1 vaccination clinic at the health department, for preschoolers only, 2-6 p.m., www.polkcountyflu.com.

Frederic

• 500 card night at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• Lioness Club will have a Bingo Halloween party at the Golden Oaks Apartments for the residents, 6 p.m. Lioness meeting to follow.

• Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• TOPS weekly meeting at Comforts of Home, 5:30 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.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise 10-11 a.m. and Skip-Bo 11 a.m.noon at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

• Good Samaritan Society - St. Croix Valley Auxiliary meeting in the Community Room at the center, 1:30 p.m.

FRI. & SAT./30 & 31 Luck

• FFA haunted maze & house at the school parking lot, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 715-491-9146.

Webster

FRIDAY/30

• Diabetes Alert Day/info at Wayne’s Foods Plus & U.S. Bank, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-6353786.

• “Murder, Mayhem & Marshmallow Salad” at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, 6 p.m., 715-485-3363.

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Balsam Lake

Balsam Lake

• Infant/child review at the Red Cross office, 5:30-8 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

Farmington

• Haunted House at Gator Site on 230th Street, to benefit Osceola Youth Football, 7-11 p.m.

Luck

• Benefit for Cindy Johnson at Bone Lake Lutheran Church, 5-8 p.m., 715-472-4119, 715472-2273.

St. Croix Falls

• Bridge 10 a.m. at the senior center, 715-4831901.

• Stage Fright Halloween fundraiser at Auditorium Theatre, 7 p.m.-midnight, 715-483-3387, www.festivaltheatre.org.

Webster

• Halloween/birthday party at the senior center at lunchtime.

SATURDAY/31 Frederic

• Music at 11:15 a.m., Buffet at noon, cards, Bingo or Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Halloween party & dance at the elementary school. Preschool-6th grade 5-8 p.m.; seventh thru 12th grade 8:30 p.m.-midnight, 715-3278142.

Lewis

• EIO SNO-RIDERS swap meet and booya at Sundown Saloon, 10 a.m. 715-653-2277.

Luck

• Halloween kids parade. Lineup begins at Jensen’s Furniture/Bottle Shop at 1:45 p.m. Parade at 2 p.m., 715-472-8252.

Rice Lake

• Coin show at Cedar Mall, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Halloween Family Fun Day at Indian Creek Winery and Grille’s outdoor patio, 2-5 p.m., 715483-2829.

Frederic

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

A single, cold raindrop prepares to fall from a branch during another wet and dreary fall weekend. October has been one of the most unseasonably cold months the area has experienced in years. - Photo by Gary King

Webster

• Halloween party at the community center, 4:30-7 p.m.

NOVEMBER

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise 10-11 a.m. and Skip-Bo 11 a.m.noon at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

TUESDAY/3 Amery

Grantsburg

• Lutefisk/meatball dinner at the American Legion Hall, 4 p.m.-gone, 715-431-0365.

Siren

• Dining at Five dinner at the senior center, 5 p.m., 715-349-7810.

• Marine Corps League meeting at Little Mex, 1900 or 7 p.m., 715-327-4882.

• “Christmas in a BAAG” holiday arts event, 715-349-8448.

Spooner

SUNDAY/1

• Swedish Club meets at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., www.foreverswedish.org.

• United Methodist Church turkey dinner, 4:30-7 p.m.

• Georgetown Lutheran Church fall dinner, noon-2 p.m.

Balsam Lake

• Exercise 10-11 a.m.; Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon and 500 Cards 6:30-10 p.m. at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

• Ladies Night Out downtown, 4:30-8 p.m.

Balsam Lake Dresser

• VFW Post #4186, and the Ladies Auxiliary All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at the VFW Hall, 8 a.m.-noon.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Hear peace activist Kathy Kelly speak on conditions in Pakistan at the community center, 5 p.m., 651-245-4615.

MONDAY/2 Balsam Lake

• Indianhead Barbershop Chorus Guest Night for all male singers at the old courthouse, 7:30 p.m., 715-268-7875.

Frederic

• Spades at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Siren

• Burnett Area Arts Group meeting at North Wind Arts & Gallery, 5-7 p.m., 715-349-8448.

• Adult/AED CPR review at the Red Cross office, 5:30-8 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc. org.

• Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County volunteer orientation, 1-3 p.m., 715-485-9500.

Clam Falls

• Coffee hour at the Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.

Frederic

• Historical Society monthly meeting at Sunrise Apartment Conference Room, 6:30 p.m., 715-327-4892.

Luck

• TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly meet at senior citizen center, 5:30 p.m., 715-472-2341.

• Luck Teachers Memorial Pancake Supper in the school cafeteria, 4-7:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise 10-11 a.m.; Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon and 500 Cards and Dominos 12:30-4 p.m. at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

St. Croix Falls

FRIDAY/6 Amery

• Swiss steak dinner at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4:30-7 p.m., 715-268-7283.

Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 12:30 p.m. due to monthly meeting.

• Monthly meeting at the senior center, 1:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise 10-11 a.m.; Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon, Bridge 10 a.m.-noon, and Bingo 1-3 p.m. at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

SATURDAY/7 Balsam Lake

• 37th-annual HCE Christmas Fair at Unity High School, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-948-2323.

Sidewalk Café to swing Festival Theatre ST. CROIX FALLS - Sidewalk Café, a trio of internationally recognized string jazz artists, will take the stage at Festival Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 7. Tickets are on sale now for this 7:30 p.m. concert which is part of Festival’s 2009 Music Series.

Hailing from Minneapolis-St. Paul, Sidewalk Café plays the music popularized by guitarist Django Reinhart and legendary jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli of the Hot Club of France in 1930s Paris. This swinging, happy music is a favorite of all ages and is making a major comeback, championed particularly by young Lindy enthusiasts and the burgeoning dance community.

The three members of Sidewalk Café include Prairie Home Companion veteran Gary Schulte, one of this country’s top jazz violinists; jazz guitar virtuoso and composer Reynold Philipsek, a favorite of jazz great Pat Martino; and upright bassist Jeff Brueske, who is in great demand playing with Gypsy jazz groups as well as modern jazz, fusion and swing ensembles in the Twin Cities.

Sidewalk Café keeps listeners on the edge of their chairs with no two performances alike. Always taking chances, the

Sidewalk Café is Jeff Brueske on standup bass, Gary Schulte on violin and Reynold Philipsek on guitar. - Special photo group plumbs the depths with consummate improvisational skills in a swinging way that makes audiences young

and old unable to sit still. Of their frequent performances at Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis, curator Jeremy Walker

says: “Sidewalk Café is a hard-swinging group that plays with bravado and passion that transcends the genre and captures its fundamental appeal and excitement.”

“This trio will be a blast,” says Festival’s director, Danette Olsen. “They have the performance energy to match an extremely high level of instrumental precision, which will make the concert really fun and engaging for all types of audience members. This is exactly what our music series is all about: presenting artists who are exceptional and completely love performing in the intimacy of our space.”

At Festival Theatre, seating starts at just five feet from the stage and even the back row is only 70 feet from the musicians.

Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Sidewalk Café concert are $21 and the concert is eligible for those who hold or wish to purchase Flex Passes (discounted seat packages).

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