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Large crowd expected Sept. 18; committee to gather information for reclamation permit PAGE 15 Primary election results

Milroy, Wondra and Nissen gain spots on ballot

Pos ing po och es

Unofficial results PAGES 2, 3

Armed robbery stifled by SCF PD Two arrested PAGE 2

Camp is shut down by state

Homicide charges pending against operator PAGE 3

Danbury ambulance service to remain open Per capita costs to increase 60 percent PAGE 7

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Baxter and Sasha are two cockapoos that stole the show during the Bark in the Park held Sunday, Sept.

7, in Memorial Park in Shell Lake. Cockapoos, or spoodles, are a designer breed made from a cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle. Story in Currents section. — Photo by Larry Samson

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Historical society and high schools collaborate on history project BURNETT COUNTY - Are you a blacksmith in Burnett County?

Do you know of a blacksmith, living or dead, who worked in Burnett County?

If you are willing to share your information, contact one of these teachers in your school district: Grantsburg, Bob Martin 715-463-2531; Siren, Rick Larson 715-349-2277; Webster, Jeff Roberts 715-866-4391.

The Burnett County Historical Society and the Grantsburg, Siren and Webster high schools are collaborating on a blacksmithing history project.

The project is titled Blacksmithing in Burnett County. In May of this year, Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park Director Steve Wierschem became aware of a grant available from the History Channel for historical projects between Students from throughout Burnett County will work nonprofit organizations and school students.

Wierschem called on Jerry “JB” Becker, a former with the Burnett County Historical Society to document the local history of blacksmithing. - Photo by See Blacksmithing, page 3 John Reed

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Six hospitalized following head-on POLK COUNTY – Six persons were taken to hospitals following a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon, Sept. 7, on Hwy. 8, just west of CTH D in Range.

According to a Polk County Sheriff’s report, it appeared as if Larry Stoppelmoor, 48, Turtle Lake, driving a 1994 Ford Explorer, made a left-hand turn into a restaurant, colliding head on with a 1996 Toyota Camry operated by Ker Xiong, 30, Spring Lake Park, Minn.

Two air ambulances were dispatched to the scene. One transported Bia Xiong, 54, St. Paul, Minn., a passenger in the Camry, to a Twin Cities hospital. A second air ambulance went to Amery Hospital to provide transport.

Others passengers in the Xiong vehicle were Youa Vang, 91, and Bee Thao, 55, both of Forest Lake, Minn.

Jennifer Stoppelmoore, 47, was a passenger in the Explorer.

Called to assist with the victims and high volume of traffic on Hwy. 8 at that time were Apple River Fire Department, Amery Fire Department, Turtle Lake Fire Department, Amery Ambulance units I and II, Clear Lake Ambulance, Cumberland Ambulance, Turtle Lake Police Department, Clayton Police Department, Amery Police Department, St. Croix Tribal Police and sheriff’s department.

All traffic was detoured off of Hwy. 8 from the time of the crash until approximately 6:30 p.m.

The crash remains under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

The accident occurred at approximately 4:47 p.m. – with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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A head-on crash Sunday afternoon, Sept. 7, on Hwy. 8 in Range sent six persons to the hospital. – Photo from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Milroy wins spot on ballot WASHBURN COUNTY - Unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary election saw Nick Milroy win the right to represent the Democratic party in the November contest for District 73 Assembly representative.

Milroy defeated three Democratic opponents and will face Independent party candidate Jeffery Monaghan in November for the right to replace retiring Rep. Frank Boyle in the state Legislature.

Following are unofficial results: Douglas Burnett Washburn TOTAL

Milroy 3,158 210 228 3,596

Tripp Johnson 2,429 1,440 93 41 135 39 2,657 1,520

Meyers 64 6 6 76

There is no Republican candidate for the district that includes Douglas County and northern parts of Burnett and Washburn counties.

Robbery stifled by SCF police ST. CROIX FALLS–An armed robbery of the St. Croix Falls Subway took place at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9. Two men robbed the female employee when she was leaving the store with the night deposit bags.

The men, brothers, had worked at Subway and knew the day and time the night deposits were in transit and planned to rob the store for a few days, according to the arrest report.

According to the report, Joshua P. Fultz, 22, St. Croix Falls, and Joseph J. Fultz, 20, Centuria, were stopped by a St. Croix Falls police officer after Joshua Fultz was observed running from Subway to MarketPlace Foods, heading toward the Lamperts driveway toward a parked vehicle. Fultz was wearing clothing matching the suspect which was described by the victim of the robbery to police: dark clothes and ski mask. The suspect was also described as being armed with a hangun.

The vehicle drove from the Lamperts Lumber Yard and was pulled over by the officer. The driver and passenger were padded down for weapons. Joshua Fultz had what was believed to be a handgun in his front right pocket, which was recovered. Also recovered

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was the nightly deposit briefcase containing $3,779.75 in currency and $137.61 in checks and a deposit slip for the Subway store.

Both Joshua and Joseph Fultz were arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail.

According to the statements provided by the two individuals, they had discussed the robbery and planned on splitting the money. Joseph was to be the driver, and Joshua was to commit the robbery.

The handgun turned out to be a metal lighter shaped as a handgun. Joshua approached the female employee and said, “Give me the money, Grandma,” while using the “gun” to “scare” her, according to the report. A struggle ensued over the possession of the briefcase and at some point, Joshua struck the employee in the face, knocking her to the ground. He returned to pick up his “gun” which fell to the ground during the struggle.

Joshua Fultz was charged with robbery and battery. Joseph Fultz was charged with party to robbery and party to battery. –Tammi Milberg with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department

Rural Frederic man seriously injured in motorcycle accident

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Thia motorcycle was driven by Jeffrey Stoffels of Frederic, who was seriously injured when his motorcycle was struck from behind by a van last Wednesday, Sept. 3, on Hwy. 35. – Photo from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

POLK COUNTY – A 51-year-old Frederic man remains in a Twin Cities hospital this week after being seriously injured when the motorcycle he was driving was struck from behind by a van.

According to a report by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, Jeffrey R. Stoffels was driving a motorcycle north on Hwy. 35 last Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 3, traveling behind a school bus and another vehicle. When the school bus negotiated a right turn on to 240th Avenue, the vehicle behind it, and in front of Stoffels, began to slow. Stoffels began to slow, but a van behind him did not slow in time and struck the back of his motorcycle.

Stoffels was ejected from the motorcycle.

The driver of the van, Nathan S. Kammerud, 23, Turtle Lake, told authorities he was looking at his speedometer when the other vehicles began slowing, and when he looked up, he slammed on the brakes.

There was no official information available on Stoffels condition as of press time.

– Gary King with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Briefly MADISON - A total of 83 people died last month on Wisconsin roadways, making it the deadliest month so far this year, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.

The August death toll far exceeded the 66 deaths in August 2007 and broke a string of 10 consecutive months with a lower fatality total than the same month in the previous year, officials said. - from the DOT ••• MILLTOWN - A World War II dance will be held this Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Milltown Community Center, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., to raise funds for the veterans trip to Washington, D.C., in November. There will be raffles, door prizes, a silent auction and snacks. There is a $5 entry fee. Big Band music and Bill Java are scheduled to entertain. - with submitted information ••• DANBURY - The annual meeting of the Burnett County Historical Society will be held at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park this Saturday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m. The business agenda will include a recap of 2008 activities, a nominating committee report and election of board members. Dinner will be served following the meeting. - with submitted information ••• SIREN - The Relay for Life of Burnett County Awards Ceremony and Picnic will be held Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. at Crooked Lake Park. The Relay turns 25 years old this year. Brats will be served.

Persons are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own beverage. Guests are welcome. RSPVP by Sept. 17 to 715-259-4242.

- with submitted information ••• HAYWARD -As part of an office-consolidation effort announced last year, the Department of Revenue office in Hayward will close Friday, Sept. 26. The office is one of 20 district locations that will be consolidated through 2010. The last day for walkin taxpayer assistance at the Hayward location is Monday, Sept. 22. Revenue staff will continue to service taxpayers through its Eau Claire office at 718 W. Clairemont Ave. The phone number is 715- 836-2811. submitted ••• DRESSER - Peace Lutheran Church will again host its free clothing event on Monday, Sept. 15, from 2 to 6 p.m. Free clothing - suitable for fall and winter wear - will be available to the general public at this event. All items are clean and in good condition, having been donated by members and friends of the Peace Lutheran congregation. The public is asked to please comply with the hours of the clothing share and not arrive before 2 p.m. out of respect to the church staff and their working schedule. The event is sponsored by the church’s Social Ministries program, which is designed to reach out to area residents through a variety of public assistance services and activities. To learn more about the program and how it can help you or people you know, call the church at 715-755-2515. - with submitted information ••• DANBURY - Ruby’s Pantry held its first monthly food distribution at Danbury this past Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Danbury Town Hall. The distribution will take place at Danbury the first Saturday of every month. There are no qualifications to receive the food, but persons will be asked to fill out a short registration form once each year. People interested in volunteering must be preregistered. Please contact Linda Nelson at 715-656-3675 or Joanne Zillmer at 715-656-4398. - with submitted information ••• FREDERIC - The Frederic Elementary School has planned special activities to honor Patriot Day on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Families and community members are welcome to attend the program at 2 p.m. in the elementary gymnasium. During the program, the students will be compiling thank-you cards for our servicemen and women. They hope you can join them on this day! Dress in red, white, and blue and remember to fly your flags at home! - with submitted information

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Nissen, Wondra winners in primary

One county race on November ballot

by Gregg Westigard POLK COUNTY – Polk County Treasurer Amanda Nissen and Carole Wondra were the winners of the Democratic primary election in Polk County Tuesday.

Nissen, running for her third term as county treasurer received 1,054 votes, defeating David Moore who had 761 votes. She will now face Gerianne Christensen, the Republican candidate, on the November ballot. This will be

Carole Wondra Unopposed for Polk County Clerk

Amanda Nissen Candidate for Polk Treasurer

the only contested county office.

Wondra received 988 votes in her race for county clerk. Her opponent Lori Lundquist had 808 votes. The two were seeking to replace county clerk Cathy Albrecht who is not running for re-election. No Republican filed for the office, so Wondra will be unopposed on the November ballot.

The Democratic contests for treasurer and county clerk were the only Polk County primary races. Two incumbents, register of deeds Laurie Anderson and district attorney Daniel Steffen, both Democrats, have no opponents as they seek re-election.

State in process of revoking license of camp for disabled Wrong drug was administered, resulting in death; charges pending

by Gary King BURNETT COUNTY - State officials are taking action to revoke the license of the Trade Lake Camp for the mentally disabled near Grantsburg, the same camp where the weeklong drama of the disappearance and search for Keith Kennedy played out in June.

At issue now is the death in July of a 49-year-old visitor to the camp, Shirley Meade, who authorities believe died when the camp founder’s daughter gave her a potent drug meant for someone else.

Local authorities have prepared reckless homicide charges against Peggy Hjelseth, who has been running the camp since her father’s death.

Charges had not been filed as of Tuesday, Sept. 9.

On the morning of July 17, Hjelseth gave Meade clozapine, an anti-psychotic drug, which was too much for Meade’s body to tolerate, according to

Ayers loses round in court

Vows to fight on in dispute over speed limit sign

by Gregg Westigard CLAM FALLS – Brad Ayers lives on a dead-end gravel road, 85th Street, near Somers Lake in Clam Falls. He states that he had requested, over a “period of years,” that the Clam Falls Town Board place speed limit and warning signs on the road. In August of 2006 the town placed a 55-mph sign at the start of the street. Ayers claimed that this was an improper action for several reasons and filed a complaint against Gregory Anderson, the Clam Falls Board chairman and the other members of the town board.

The complaint was filed in District Court on March 20, 2007. After over a year of letters, hearings, and motions 81 numbered entries in the court record, the issue had its day in the court with Circuit Judge Robert Rasmussen on Monday, Sept. 8. Ayers, acting as his own attorney, presented a number of witnesses including former Polk County Highway Commissioner George Palo who has been hired by Ayers to do an evaluation of the street.

After half of a day of presentations, Rasmussen granted a motion by the town’s attorney to dismiss the case. The judge said the town board is entitled to governmental immunity under state statutes. Possible sanctions and a final settlement of the circuit court case are pending, according to court records.

Ayers, in a written statement presented to the Leader, says he is disappointed in the ruling but had anticipated it.

He says he is already arranging for an appeal of the decision and is contacting the U.S. Justice Department concerning civil rights aspects of the case.

The Leader will have more on this story next week.

Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland.

During their investigation, the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department interviewed Hjelseth, who at one point told authorities “I screwed up.”

Hjelseth said she realized her mistake within 30 minutes of giving Meade the drug but did not seek medical assistance, instead allowing Meade to “sleep it off.”

According to Roland, Meade slept most of the day and autopsy results show injuries to her head and body from a fall she suffered, likely while under the influence of the drug. Her condition deteriorated throughout the day and she was found dead by staff about 12:30 a.m., July 18. The death was reported to the sheriff’s office immediately.

Stephanie Marquis, a spokesperson for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, told the Leader this week that her department has worked closely with local authorities during the investigation and that the camp was closed voluntarily by Hjelseth.

“And we will not allow them to reopen,” Marquis said. She said her

agency is now formalizing paperwork for the revocation of the camp’s license.

The agency visited the camp in June when Keith Kennedy, an autistic man from Minnesota walked away from the camp.

A few minor violations were noted at that time, Marquis said, but none in connection with Kennedy’s disappearance. The infractions noted included the failure to provide immediate documentation of medical certifications and the failure to bind records for medications issued to patients.

“They had the medication records, they just weren’t bound,” Marquis said.

“Our agency’s primary job is to protect the health and safety of people who are there and being cared for,” Marquis noted.

She said, under law, the camp would be eligible to appeal the state’s decision to repeal its license, but if the camp were to apply for another license down the road, the agency would take into account the camp’s compliance history.

Blacksmithing/from page 1 Webster High School teacher and Chuck Awe, a BCHS member who occasionally does blacksmithing at the Forts, to drive the project. Their first task was to put together a grant proposal. Before applying for the grant, each high school was approached to validate that there would be interest in the project.

“After seeing the interest from the teachers and students, I realized that regardless of whether we received the grant, we would go forward with the project. It’s the right thing to do,“ said Wierschem.

The grant proposal ended up having three objectives. The first objective is to research, document, publish and preserve the local history of blacksmiths and blacksmithing in Burnett County.

The students will be interviewing local residents who either are or knew blacksmiths in the county. These interviews will be consolidated and printed as a historical article. The interviews will also be bound and placed in local municipal and school libraries for future reference. The second objective is to research, design, and build an historically accurate circa 1890 forge and bellows in the blacksmith shop at the Forts. “We’re treating this like a real project, not just a school exercise. The students must get design approval from BCHS before they can begin building,” stated Becker. Also under this objective, some students will be learning blacksmithing and will demonstrate the new forge and bellows at the Forts annual Memorial Day opener next year. Depending on funding, it is hoped that one or more students will be able to receive a docent fee to demonstrate blacksmithing at the Forts during the summer of 2009. The third objective is to provide positive public exposure for the schools, students and Forts by the students publishing articles in local and national publications about the processes involved in researching our county history and developing an historically accurate smithy.

There will be involvement by all three

high schools in researching the history of local blacksmiths. Siren and Webster will focus on the forge and bellows.

Grantsburg will use its new journalism program to report on the project processes. Awe and Becker are the project coordinators. Their role is to support the efficient and effective collaboration between the schools. To assure everyone is on the same page, a kickoff dinner with students, teachers, editors and historical society members will be held at the Forts during the last week in September.

On July 29, the History Channel informed the Forts that they would not be receiving the grant. According to Awe, “This is turning out to be a ‘good news, bad news’ thing. The bad news of course is that we didn’t get the grant.

The good news is that, so far, local support for the project has been so good that I’m almost glad we didn’t get the grant.”

Local businesses have agreed to provide tools and materials for the construction part of the project. Local editors from the Sentinel and Leader have agreed to print student articles documenting their historical findings about local blacksmiths, and to print student articles documenting the project process.

The Artist Blacksmith Association of North America, an international professional blacksmithing organization, has agreed to provide a free one-year membership to each school and has offered to review and potentially publish student articles in one of their quarterly publications. Last, but not least, local organizations have started providing funding for things like the project kickoff dinner, transportation costs, training materials and the docent fee.

The project is still in need of additional funding and if they haven’t approached your organization yet, they probably will in the near future. If you have questions about the project or wish to know how to provide funding, contact Chuck Awe at 715-349-5226. - submitted

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Rolloff appointed to village board

Assisted living facility proposed

by Gregg Westigard GRANTSBURG – Glenn Rolloff was appointed to a vacant seat on the Grantsburg village council Monday night, Sept. 8, during the monthly meeting of the village board. The meeting covered a wide range of issues, including a proposed assisted living facility, the deer hunting season, the watercross, expanding the campground and a revision of the water rates. The council also decided to start future meetings at 5 p.m. year-round.

Rolloff takes the trustee seat recently vacated when Dennis Dahl resigned.

He and former council member Gaylen Brown were the only residents who expressed an interest in serving when the appointment was advertised.

Rolloff, a manager at Parker Hannifin, has lived in Grantsburg since 1997. He took his seat at the meeting and will serve out a term that ends next April.

Three trustee positions and the village president will be on the ballot next spring. Besides Rolloff, who will be eligible to seek a full term, the seats of veteran council member Roger Panek and Tim Tessman will be up as well as that of village President Mark Dahlberg.

Panek has now served since 1999 and had been on the council previously.

Tessman, a former council member, was appointed to fill a vacant seat when Jeff Finch resigned. Candidates for the April election are nominated at a caucus in January.

An assisted living facility may be coming to Grantsburg. The KC Companies, a firm that operates 11 facilities in Minnesota, has expressed an interest in building on the property west of Russell Street between what would be the extensions of Harrison and Jackson. The council will hold a future informational meeting to hear the company’s proposal, and some council members expressed an interest in visiting the closest KC facility in Pine City, Minn.

The campground by Memory Lake was full again this summer and is still booked through September, but a plan to add seven more spaces has reached a snag, Panek reported. He said that the grounds are in the floodplain and the DNR has ruled that the new sites would need to be elevated to avoid the chance of a flood.

Duke Tucker reported on a successful snowmobile watercross at Memory Lake this summer. The 32nd-annual running of the event paid out over $45,000. After 30 years under the sponsorship of the Lions, the watercross was hosted by the Youth Hockey Association in 2007 and 2008. Tucker’s paid volunteers put in over 1,800 hours

planning and running the July event. A change was approved for 2009. The association and volunteers will cut and removed the weeds in Memory Lake next summer, and in return, the council will not charge a $1,500 rental fee for use of the park.

On a more immediate matter, the council set Saturday, Sept. 27, through Wednesday, Dec. 31, as the date for the village deer hunting season. Each year the council authorizes a hunting season within village limits where hunting is not ordinarily allowed, to thin the deer herd in the wooded area north of the river. Any one 16 and over can apply for a special hunting license, but applicants must pass a test before getting the permit.

Village water utility rates will be adjusted soon. The state body that oversees the operation of municipal utilities feels that the village must build up the water utility reserves. Rates for some large accounts, such as the school, which have multiple meters, may be decreased. The residential water utility bills will increase about $5 per month, from an average quarterly charge of $43 up to $59 a quarter. Water rates have not increased since 1993.

Jerry Kozak and Dave Bistram are purchasing the North County Metals buildings and will operate a welding and fabricating business there for the next few years. They received a permit

to demolish some of the building in the worst shape on the property. They told the council that for the long-term they want to clean up the property and would like to someday see the site near the river used for assisted living or residential condos.

The Rendezvous Bar will soon have a temporary patio area in back. Mike Janke asked permission to put in a temporary outdoor seating area on his property. No drinks would be sold outside, but patrons could purchase drinks inside and sit outside in a fenced patio in nice weather. The council granted permission for the patio for a trial period this fall through the end of December.

The village is starting its 2009 budget process. Committees will prepare budgets for the different departments through the end of December. Next, the personnel committee will look at staffing and wage issues. After that, in October, the finance committee will bring all the requests together and prepare a proposed 2009 village budget to bring to the residents for a hearing.

Future village board meetings will start at 5 p.m. year-round in a change approved by the council. The meetings had started at 7 p.m. during the winter.

About a dozen residents attending parts of the meeting Monday.

County considering two cleanup efforts

by Sherill Summer SIREN – Supervisors are considering two ways to clean up Burnett County.

First, the county board has formed a new ad hoc committee that is in charge of cleanup projects, and it is enlisting the help of townships to identify areas that might be hazardous to health, a danger to public safety or an eyesore.

Once such areas are identified by the townships, the committee wants to assess the magnitude of the problem and create some plans to address problem areas.

At this point, the ad hoc committee is only assessing the problems and creating plans. No county money has been set aside for cleanup, nor are the townships asked to finance the cleanup.

In a related push, the land use and information committee is looking to address abandoned and junked vehicles and appliances in the county’s land ordinance.

The committee is considering adopting regulations similar to Grantsburg’s current ordinance.

The Grantsburg ordinance considers a vehicle abandoned if it is left unattended for more than 48 hours on public roads or property or left on private property without the consent of the owner for 48 hours.

A junked vehicle or appliance is defined as incapable of propulsion or being operated safely and legally on public roads, or, in the case of an appliance, is no longer operable in the sense for which it was manufactured.

The Grantsburg ordinance does allow such vehicles or appliances if they are enclosed in a building or, in some cases, behind private fences, or unless the vehicles and appliances are connected with an authorized business operated as to not constitute a public nuisance and is in compliance with regulations.

The ordinance has provisions for the

removal of vehicles and appliances defined as junked or abandoned.

The land use and information committee has yet to finalize any language of a countywide attempt at controlling

abandoned and junked vehicles and any such ban would need to be approved by the full county board of supervisors before it would be in effect.

Webster educators attend STAR Academy

Webster gives presentation Shown are participants in the Star Academy held at River Falls High School July 29-Aug. 1. Front row (L to R): Monica Gunderson, Denean Cornell, Kendra Petrashek and Joyce Tucker. Back row: Roberta Daggy, Laurie Kriegel and Jill Olson. – Photo submitted

Food and Friends, the monthly community meal in Burnett County, was held at Siren United Methodist Church, Siren, Tuesday, Aug. 26. The meal was prepared and served by the United Methodist men. Missionary Paul Webster, shown here, gave a wonderful presentation of his work in Africa following the meal. – Photo submitted

RIVER FALLS – During summer break 171 area educators from 34 districts attended the ninth Star Academy, July 29 – Aug. 1, coordinated by Cooperative Educational Service Agency No. 11. The 2008 academy was hosted by the River Falls School District at River Falls High School and featured keynote speaker Will Richardson who addressed teachers on how technology has changed teaching and learning. He also provided an afternoon seminar on technology literacy leadership.

Other multiple-day sessions included SMARTBOARD Boot Camp, working with autism disorders, training in the Love and Logic model, developing outdoor classrooms featuring science

on the prairie, designing plans for responding to student needs with effective intervention strategies, and creating mathematics excellence through a project funded in part by the Math and Science Partnership Project.

STAR Academy is part of the Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative. WASDI helped develop a statewide series of summer academies featuring teachers as workshop presenters in 12 sites around Wisconsin. Teachers attending STAR Academy had the option of earning graduate credits with Viterbo University. – submitted

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September county board as a repeat of August meeting Old property tax issue resolved

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – The Tuesday, Sept.

16, Polk County Board meeting may seem like a replay of the August meeting.

Four resolutions from that meeting are being brought back for further action. In addition, the issue that led to an error in last year’s property tax bills may be resolved, and a controversial annual report from 2007 may finally be accepted.

Also one committee is asking that its meeting pay be removed. The monthly county board meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the government center in Balsam Lake and is open to the public.

Last month, the shoreland protection ordinance was amended to add a provi-

sion regulating “tourist rooming houses,” the short-term rental of homes and cabins. An exemption was added to the resolution concerning which properties would be covered. That exemption would be removed under a resolution of reconsideration.

The August meeting adopted a county cash-handling policy that has drawn criticism from some departments who say consideration was not given to the policy’s impact on those departments and its conflict with some state policies.

A resolution would rescind the approval of the cash-handling policy and send the proposed policy to the affected departments for more study.

The board also passed a resolution last month authorizing the placement of an advisory referendum on health care reform as part of the November election ballot. Citing the cost of such a referendum issue, a resolution has been intro-

duced that would rescind the referendum and replace it with a county board resolution supporting guaranteed health care coverage for all Wisconsin residents.

Last month, the board sent a resolution that would open the AmeryDresser Trail back to the property committee for more review. That committee has made some modifications to the agreement with the DNR and the resolution will be back for board adoption.

The proposal calls for the opening of the trail for hiking only once the DNR clears the route. It also says the county will seek funds to establish a bike trail, but adds that the county can not spend levy money on the operation, repair and maintenance of the trail.

The issue that led to the error in last year’s property tax statements should be resolved with a resolution clarifying the duties of the finance director and the

county clerk in preparing the tax bills.

And, in a last bit of old business, the board will consider accepting the Golden Age Manor’s annual report for the year 2006. That report was never circulated because it contained a letter from the GAM medical director that some supervisors objected to.

In one of the few new resolutions, Supervisor Art Gamache asks that the per diem payments for members of the renewable energy committee be removed. Gamache is a member of the advisory committee to the county board.

In addition to several other technical resolutions, the board will hear a presentation on the work of the Salvation Army in the county.

Balsam Lake looks at revising sign ordinance Special board meeting set for Sept. 17 to discuss changes

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — A special meeting of the Balsam Lake Village Board will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m., to discuss possible changes to the sign ordinance now in effect in the village.

The current ordinance prohibits businesses from erecting off-premise signs, and several trustees feel it is too restrictive.

“I think we’ve got to do something different,” said Jim Broome. Because most of the businesses in the village are service-oriented, he said, it doesn’t make sense to not allow off-premise signs.

Agreeing with Broome, trustee Jim Reed added that the businesses are putting a good amount of tax dollars into the village budget.

Saying he had no argument on either point, Geno D’Agostino asked where the village would draw limits as to size

and number of signs.

“That’s where the problem comes in,” agreed Mike Voltz. “I’m not against signs. I’m not against businesses having signs. I don’t want to see any more empty buildings in this town any more than anyone else does.”

Both Broome and Reed suggested that the signs could be restricted to informational only, with brief directions or distance to a business, but not be used for advertising purposes. Both men said they believed business owners would exercise restraint in putting up signs.

“It’s a can of worms when you’ve go one business kind of trying to outdo another,” warned Voltz, reiterating that he was not opposed to signage but wants to see a compromise.

Police Chief Sheryl Gehrman suggested that the board identify potential locations for signs around the village.

“Maybe some of the businesses can go together and put their signs all on one post,” she said.

If, after the Sept. 17 special meeting, the board decides to change the ordinance, the revisions must be reviewed by the village’s legal counsel. Once that

is done, a public hearing must be held, after which the board can vote on whether to adopt the changed ordinance.

Sewer project Following the recommendation of the village auditor and the water/sewer committee, the board voted to lend $109,984 from the general fund to the sewer department for the Indianhead Bypass project. The project expands sewer service to accommodate development occurring out CTH I and will relieve pressure on the lift station on Indianhead Drive.

The loan, which covers the entire cost of the project, will carry an interest rate of 2.75 percent and be repaid over the next five years with annual payments of $23,631. It will be assessed to the 127 property owners served by the bypass at $866 per parcel. Of the 127 parcels, 73 are located within the village, 45 are within the town of Balsam Lake-Forest Dixie Sanitary District, and nine are within the town of Balsam Lake Sanitary District No. 1.

Loaning the money to the sewer

department from the general fund, said committee chair Dave Evans, “keeps all the interest more or less in town.”

Other business • The board approved purchase of six new tires at $140 each for the one-ton water/sewer truck. Jim Duncan, assistant director of public works, said bids were obtained from the county and from Peper’s, with Peper’s coming in lower. He said the tires had already been rotated , adding, “They’re down to nothing.”

• A bid of $13,300 from Balsam’s Lakeside Landscaping and Nursery for replacement of the retaining wall at the ball field was accepted.

• The board voted to contract with SEH to assist with the reissuance process for the wastewater permit.

Duncan said the permit is up for reissuance next summer but the paperwork needs to be to the Department of Natural Resources six months prior to that. SHE is charging $3,000 to $5,000 to assist with the application.

Elementary enrollment up at Unity

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — Contradicting a trend in many school districts during recent years, enrollment at Unity Elementary School has been increasing, according to a report from elementary Principal Wayne Whitwam at the Tuesday, Sept. 9, meeting of the school board.

With the exception of first grade, the increase is across the board, from pre-K through fourth grade, with 43 more students than last year. The greatest leaps are in kindergarten, where enrollment increased from 64 students last year to 90 this year, and second grade, which increased from 62 to 81.

“That’s pretty significant,” said Whitwam. “Our program is growing.”

“It’s a great problem to have,” added district Administrator Brandon Robinson, “with 43 students more than last year. I think these are amazing growth numbers in the elementary school.”

Enrollment in the elementary school increased the prior year as well. Total enrollment for pre-K through fourth grade during the 2006-007 school year was 377, growing to 398 in 2007-08 and 441 for the current year.

Robinson credits the quality of the teaching staff at the school for the increasing numbers. “I just want to commend the commitment of our educators throughout the district,” he said.

“Everyone is really focused on seeing what we can do better.”

The board had a firsthand look at what Robinson meant, with a presentation by the five members of the prekindergarten team.

Bringing in Play-Doh, snacks, a sensory table and other props, teachers Ashley Parent, Betsy Lyga, Jodie Anderson, Beth Trudeau and Laura Ramich introduced board members to the pre-K program of the Busy Bugs.

Speaking for the group, Anderson said that Unity researched other pre-K programs before developing its own by combining two popular national curriculums. “We took the best of what they offered and put it into our own format to meet our needs,” she said.

Studies show that young children learn best through play — the manipulation of materials and hands-on experiences — which is encouraged by the play-based curriculum used at Unity.

While playing, children are gaining strength, coordination, communication skills, and much more, said Anderson.

Language development occurs throughout the day in all areas, from conversations and instructions to sign language and vocabulary words.

Demonstrating the snack-time routine, the teachers described the lessons in hygiene passed on through handwashing and using napkins, as well as manners, counting, pouring and the art

of conversation.

“Most importantly,” said Ramich, “they’re learning how to clean up.”

Other business • District Superintendent Brandon Robinson expressed thanks to Jim Dubrow and Shirley Klawitter for their donations of musical instruments to the school.

• Lisa Voisin of Robert W. Baird & Co. presented a proposal for refinancing the district’s 1999 referendum debt that could save the district an estimated $150,000. The board directed her to pursue refinancing as long as the district would see a savings of a minimum of $120,000.

• Applications have been received for

the board position left vacant with the recent resignation of Steve Glaim. “The board has decided to interview applicants at our next meeting,” said board President Debbie Peterson.

• The board voted to hire Jim Dubrow as school psychologist (80 percent), Ashley Parent as pre-K teacher, Sharon Erickson, Ron Erickson and Dorothy Bump as bus drivers, Neil Larson as middle school football coach, Andy Brown for the grant-funded after-school program coordinator and Cara Holicky as the grant-funded volunteer coordinator. Resignations were accepted from middle school boys basketball coach Craig Miles and bus driver/custodian Lisa Houx.

Frederic elementary honored FREDERIC - Frederic Elementary School has been selected as a New Wisconsin Promise School of Recognition for the second year in a row.

To be eligible for a New Wisconsin Promise School of Recognition Award, a school must: have above-average student academic performance scores on the 2007-2008 Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examinations in reading and mathematics when compared to

similar schools, be eligible for Title I, be in the top quartile of the state for free/reduced lunch percentages, and have met adequate yearly progress indicators for two or more consecutive years.

Kelly Steen, elementary principal and Shari Matz, school board treasurer, will be attending an award ceremony at the state Capitol Rotunda in Madison, on Monday, Oct. 13. – with submitted information

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Supervisors face communication needs

Projected price tag of $3.4 million comes during a challenging budget year

by Sherill Summer BURNETT COUNTY - Despite a tight budget that Burnett County Supervisors are trying to piece together for 2009 while staying within a 2-percent levy increase, they spent much of a policy and planning meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9, thinking about an ambitious project.

Chairman Phil Lindeman considers this project the biggest one county supervisors have taken on since the government building was built near Siren. “We have no choice but to go forward with the project,” he said, noting the county must make some major improvements and changes to its communications system.

Consultant Gary Therkelsen and Burnett County Emergency Management Director Bobbi Sichta, are shown just before a presentation of the results of a communication infrastructure needs study to the Burnett County supervisors, Tuesday, Sept. 9.

The recommended improvement to the communication infrastructure is estimated to cost $3.4 million. The county must complete the project before Dec. 31, 2012, to be in compliance with FAA regulations. - Photo by Sherill Summer The county was notified in 1995, that the FCC required public safety communication channels to go narrow band by Dec. 31, 2012.

Burnett County has taken small steps to change their equipment to meet the requirement since then. The two-way radios used by law enforcement, fire departments, ambulance and other public safety departments are compatible with the upcoming narrow-

Luckily it was only a mouse that was electrocuted in this example of unsafe wiring.

Since photos can be worth a thousand words, these, from the county’s communications tower in Danbury, were included in a PowerPoint presentation by communications infrastructure consultant Gary Therkelsen to the Burnett County supervisors. Some of the county’s towers were described as deplorable. The rodent infestation is clearly evident in these photos. Other photos were equally insufficient. descriptive. - Photos submitted But there was some good news during the presentation of the study results.

One tower in Barronett is in a good location and will band requirements, for example.

But, most of the towers that are needed to communi- serve the county well with few improvements.

Less encouraging is the recommendation to move cate with the radios are not ready for the narrow-band requirements, and the physical condition of many of two towers sites, rebuild three other towers, plus build two additional towers and add equipment to a prothem is described as deplorable.

More importantly, from a public-safety standpoint, posed tower in Minnesota. Additional improvement is that locations of the towers do not provide county- will also be needed in the dispatch area.

The cost for these proposed improvements is $3.4 wide coverage. To help compensate for inadequate towers, repeaters have been installed in vehicles to million, and it is estimated that it will take two years extend coverage, but this coverage is limited and com- to carry through with the upgrades.

With the deadline to comply with narrow-band munication remains nonexistent in some areas of the requirements looming, the supervisors have little time county.

Much of this is known by emergency management to adjust to the price tag. It is hoped that some grant director Bobbi Sichta, but to determine exactly how to money can be secured to offset the cost and that other fix the communication problems and at the same time agencies will want to partner with Burnett County to prepare the county for the narrow-band requirements, build the needed towers.

Once complete, the new communications system G.J. Therkelsen and Associates were hired to study the communication needs of the county and make recom- will be vastly superior to the existing systems in terms of coverage and reliability. mendations on what exactly should be done.

An oversight committee will be formed to start The study confirmed that the current system’s design, age and overall condition is poor, much of the working on the project by the end of the year. equipment is substandard and maintenance has been

Tanner Buck gets a closeup look at pro hockey

Buck family hosts eighth-annual cystic fibrosis fundraiser this Saturday

LUCK – The Minnesota 4-on-4 Professional Hockey League had a special guest at their championship game on Wednesday, July 23, at the Roseville Ice Arena.

Eight-year-old Tanner Buck from Luck and his family Ben, Julie and Kylie, celebrated his birthday among professional hockey players from all over the world. Tanner had his photo taken with many of the players and managed to get lots of autographs.

During the games, he was instructed in the use of the clock and scoreboard, which he ran for two periods. He was up close for all the action on the ice.

“As a representative of the league, it is our privilege to entertain this special young man who plays hockey while having cystic fibrosis,” said Al Girard.

“We wish Tanner well in his hockey

career in the years to come.”

This Saturday, Sept. 13, the Buck family will host its eighth-annual cystic fibrosis fundraiser. More than $90,000 has been raised with help in their fight against CF. The event starts with a walk (1 p.m. registration, walk goes from 1:30 to 3 p.m.), an auction at 3 p.m. and a booya and refreshments at 5 p.m. At 7 p.m., live music will be provided by Juizzy Blazz Shake Up. Cost is $25 per adult and $5 for kids 16 and under. T-shirts will be given to those pledging $100 or more.

The event will be held at the Tanner home. From Luck, take Hwy. 48 east five miles to CTH I, go right on I, take a right on 255th Avenue, first house after the Bone Lake Church. – with submitted information

Tanner Buck is shown with Nick Angel, who will be playing hockey in Sweden this coming season. Tanner was a guest of the Minnesota 4-on-4 Professional Hockey League, July 23. – Special photo

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Danbury ambulance service to remain open Per capita costs to increase 60 percent

by Sherill Summer BURNETT COUNTY – County board chairman Phil Lindeman described the service that North Memorial Ambulance provides in Burnet County as good.

“I haven’t heard anyone complain about the ambulance service.”

The cost for this good service will go up substantially next year for Burnett County towns and villages as the per capita charge for ambulance service will increase from $19 to nearly $32 next year, a 60-percent increase.

Burnett County’s towns and villages had the option of closing Danbury and reducing the increase to $7 next year, or a $26 per capita charge, but in a survey asking for input from the towns and villages, there was a one-vote majority (9 to 8) to keep Danbury open of the 19 survey results returned. Two other survey results were undecided.

Pat Coyne from North Memorial Ambulance explained that the sparse population spread over a large area is a contributing factor to high prices.

Another is the closing of Capeside Cove

in Siren that reduced the revenue generating transfers.

Coyne also pointed out that Medicare reimburses only half of the ambulance costs and Medicaid reimburses only 10 cents on a dollar, forcing the ambulance to rely more heavily on per capita charges from towns and townships to cover costs.

The number of volunteers available to provide service has reduced over the years, forcing North Memorial to staff the ambulances will full-time, paid staff, instead of staffing with volunteers, increasing the costs further.

Ultimately however, Coyne concludes, it is the level of service that Burnett County citizens have become accustomed to that contributes to the cost of providing service and that North Memorial always provides options between levels of service.

“In Spooner, there is one ambulance that goes on about the same number of runs as four ambulances in Burnett County. Of course, the costs are going to be higher in Burnett County.”

The most recent survey demonstrates again that Burnett County is reluctant to reduce service again, but only by a slim majority.

Obey honored as education advocate

MADISON — The Wisconsin Association of School Boards presented U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wis., with the National School Boards Association Special Recognition Award on Thursday, Sept. 4, in Wausau for his leadership in restoring key education funding in the 2008 federal budget.

“Thank you for this recognition,” said Obey after accepting the award. “As far as I’m concerned, the two most important things politicians need to do on the domestic front are to provide education to every kid in the country and to provide access to health care for every kid in the country.”

To ensure that education advocacy efforts are continued, Obey said the most important action voters can take is to elect candidates that support education funding and initiatives. “We should elect our representatives on the basis of if they are competent and have the right set of values to produces outcomes that benefit the great middle class of this country,” Obey said. “My advice is to get involved before it counts. Politics isn’t a sideline sport and neither is democracy.”

As chairman of the U.S. House of

Representative Committee on Appropriations, Obey led the fight in preserving school funding. In the last budget, Obey helped increase special education funding by $175 million even though the budget presented to him would have slashed funding by $300 million.

“Congressman Obey has made education a priority,” said WASB President Tim Sivertson. “He recognizes that this nation faces immense challenges in its promise to all students to remain competitive in the global economy.”

Recognizing the importance of preparing students for the 21st century, Obey rejected the president’s efforts to cut back on K-12 learning initiatives such as after-school programs, 21st century community learning centers and career and technical education. He has also helped restore funding to help schools with transporting children with disabilities.

“You’ve certainly benefited our district,” Chetek Superintendent Al Brown said to Obey. “If it wasn’t for you, we wouldn’t have some of the things that we have now.” - submitted

Feingold assesses GOP ticket MADISON - A Wisconsin Democrat, who’s worked closely with Republican presidential candidate John McCain, says both the Arizona Senator and his running mate, Sarah Palin, have shown signs of being political mavericks. But U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold says McCain remains unfocused on the needs of American families.

Feingold made his remarks during a recent stop in Madison. While he had nice things to say about both McCain and Palin, each compliment came with a qualification.

When Feingold was asked about Palin, he described her as “a very impressive person,” who was an exciting choice for Republicans. He followed that with, “I think we’ve got a better ticket, more qualified to lead the country.“ And when asked whether McCain and Palin are indeed mavericks, Feingold agreed that both candidates have shown that characteristic…as did Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential candidate.

“And I think that the American people are interested in having real change,” he added. “And they’re going to have a chance here to evaluate what kind of change. I mean change can go in a good direction or a bad direction. In my view, the kind of change that Senator Obama and Senator Biden are proposing actually addresses the problems of the American family.“ Feingold worked with McCain for several years on campaign finance legislation that ultimately became law. Some Democrats say McCain has moved away from that kind of bipartisanship.

Feingold disagrees.

“I don’t think he’s changed. I just think that he was always a very, very conservative man who does not focus very much on the day-to-day needs of American families. And that doesn’t mean he’s a bad guy. I think he’s a good guy. But he’s not focused on this enormous pressure that American families are feeling, and that is what the test should be for the next president.“ Wisconsin Public Radio (Shawn Johnson)

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The issue of Sarah Palin’s daughter:

Total votes: 58

My children are enrolled:

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10 votes Will cost the GOP votes 11 votes Will create votes for the GOP 33 votes Won’t affect the election 4 votes Who’s Sarah Palin?

To take part in our Web poll, go to www.the-leader.net and scroll down to the lower left hand corner of the screen

This week’s question

Did you manage to save any of your economic stimulus check?

1. Yes 2. No 3. Didn’t get one

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The essentials sometimes get lost

he summer’s gone and for many, so is the economic stimulus check the government sent to most of us over the past few months.

Did you manage to save any of it?

For those who owed money to a VA hospital or to the IRS, the check never arrived. For some, it was a lifesaver, bailing us out of situations involving transportation, rent, food, hospital bills and clothing.

And some were bailed out...literally.

“Nick,” a 28-year-old welder from Ephrata, Pa., said he used his $600 to bail himself out of prison - along with $6,900 more. He was one of several citizens who took the time to share their economic stimulus story at the Web site howispentmystimulus.com.

Here’s a few other stories that were posted on the site: From Winter, a 45-year-old writer from Canyon Lake, Texas: "I bought a Dooney and Burke handbag that I had been wanting forever. It was on sale, so I got $100 off. The rest I spent on my boyfriend's birthday. I bought him shirts, underwear, jeans and socks since he was laid off and can't afford to buy the necessities anymore. I should have paid bills and put some into savings, but that purse is so pretty."

From Alec, a 26-year-old agent from Astoria, N.Y.: "(hand against forehead, perplexed) But Mr. President, we gave you that money to improve domestic social programs, fix our broken healthcare system, rebuild our crumbling infrastructure and lower the cost of gas. Are we to assume that you can't figure out a way to effectively use this cash so you are just giving it back to us? ($599 went to my graduate loans, $1 went in to my checking account)."

From John, a 44-year-old taxi driver from Las Vegas: "My church helped me through cancer and multiple years of unemployment twice.

A survival shower, Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, seminary tuition money, and a fundraising dinner are only some of the ways they have helped me. I gave my entire stimulus check to my loving church family. Way to go, Trinity."

And Jack, a 47-year-old financial planner from Orlando: "It's your money, America. Don't be stupid, and stop looking for refunds from the IRS like some gift from the tooth fairy. It was and is your money to begin with. If you have debt, pay it down. If you are debt-free, save it. Stimulate the country by being responsible with your money and demanding the same from your government!"

According to government figures from July, retail sales showed the weakest performance in five months - leading us to believe rising prices for gas, health care and food ate up our stimulus check.

But the sampling on howispentmystimulus.com shows a good percentage of people paid for vacations and bought some stuff they always wanted to buy, but just didn’t have the money to pay for it.

Did the checks stimluate the economy? In some ways, yes - but probably not in the fashion supporters of the plan envisioned.

“Next time, let’s spend (the $100 billion) on something that lasts beyond the next election cycle,” wrote the editorialist for the Tomah Journal, outlining the need for maintaining roads and bridges - and other essential needs.

It’s obvious we all have differing thoughts on the definition of essential.

Staffers sound off

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President George Bush 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 president@whitehouse.gov

Governor Jim Doyle 115 East, State Capitol Bldg.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 7863 Madison, WI 53707 wisgov@mail.state.wi.us Congressman David Obey 7th Congressional District 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20515 or Wisconsin office: Federal Building Wausau, WI 54401 (715) 842-5606 Rep. Ann Hraychuck 28th Assembly 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. Frank Boyle 73rd Assembly District Room 221 North State Capitol P.O. Box 8952 Madison 53708 E-mail: Rep.Boyle@legis.state.wi.us

Senator Sheila Harsdorf 10th Senate District State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-7745 • (715) 2321390 Toll-free - 1-800-862-1092 sen.harsdorf@legis.state.wi.us

Rep. Mary Hubler 75th Assembly District Room 7 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952 Madison, WI 53708 or 1966 21-7/8 St. (Hawthorne Lane), Rice Lake 54868 (715) 234-7421• (608) 266-2519 rep.hubler@legis.state.wi.us

U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold SDB 40, Rm. 1 Washington, D.C. 20510 or 1600 Aspen Commons Middleton, WI 53562-4716 (608) 828-1200 senator@feingold.senate.gov

Senator Robert Jauch 25th Senate District Room 19 South State Capitol P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 E-mail: Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us

U.S. Senator Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 senator_kohl@kohl.senate.gov Congressman Ron Kind 3rd Congressional District 1713 Longwirth Office Bdg. Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-5506 888-442-8040 (toll-free) ron.kind@mail.house.gov

llyn Ferguson of the Daily Herald’s Washington Bureau filed a story this week on the Washington magazine’s survey of 1,700 Congressional staffers on how they feel about the men and women of Capitol Hill.

Our Congressman Dave Obey, the story states, “a pencil in his suit pocket and a salty remark at the ready,” is one of the House’s workhorses and among the meanest House members, clocking in at No. 2 behind Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Texas Democrat with a reputation for going through staffers at a pretty good clip.

Obey’s impatient outburts with peace activists last year, immortalized on a YouTube video, played a factor in Obey’s ranking.

"The congressman has been consistently rated among the hardest working," Obey spokesman Ellis Brachman said. "As for the meanest, I think people haven't taken the time to get to know him."

Brachman is correct.

And for some taxpayers, cranky can be good when used in the context of fighting - or even explaining - why you support or reject causes - as long as it’s not mean-spirited. Overall, the magazine’s “meanest” ranking is probably one to aspire to, when you’re talking about the best aspects of the word.

Staffers ranked our U.S. Sen.Russ Feingold as the second least-likely among senators to cuddle up to lobbyists - just behind Tom Coburn of Oklahoma - and ahead of the Republican “maverick” John McCain, who he worked with on campaign finance reform legislation.

Wisconsin’s reputation for legislators who work hard and rise above the fray lives on in both Obey and Feingold. Staffers recognize it - and obviously voters did, too.

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

Wanted: Real leader

Thinking the right way

A few weeks ago, Jan Kelton (a Democratic political leader) had a letter to the editor praising Ann Hraychuck on her accomplishments.

The more I thought about it, the more I asked myself, “What are They? What legislation has Hraychuck authored and had signed into law that helped the people of Wisconsin or the 28th District? Can anyone tell me?

As I recall, Mark Pettis had over 20 bills signed into law by governors of each party that he authored. Below are a few examples.

Seniors having the ability to use a crossbow for hunting, tougher meth laws, snowmobiling and ATV sound limits, better laws regarding farmers enrolled in crop damage from animals, limits on annoying unsolicited faxes just to name a few. Other actions by Pettis include the Amery to Dresser Trail purchase, three signal lights for three communities making roads safer, a boat landing purchase and improving a railroad crossing for safety among others.

Join me in voting for Kent Muschinske as I am sure he will be as effective in Madison as Pettis was. Kent knows what is important and will be able to get things done for us and not just try to get his picture in the papers as our current representative does.

Gratitude is extended to Herschel Brown and Russ Arcand for having the guts to propose one sensible way to cut taxes, a little. Close the county library.

Taxpayers already pay for the Indianhead Federated Library System that duplicates the services of the county library. Folks in Balsam Lake still have the village library to go to.

I know it won’t help much, but they are thinking the right way. All programs should be looked at like this!

Polk County taxpayers are very charitable, but keeping both the county library and the village library in Balsam Lake is not necessary.

I question why Keith Rediski, Patricia Schmidt and Gerald Newville keep their positions as Polk County Supervisors with weak-kneed decisions like this.

Maybe they just have a soft spot for libraries and make tough choices elsewhere? Somehow I don’t think so when I look at my grossly inflated market value on my tax statement.

Richard Hartung, Chairman Polk County Republican Party Dresser

Refreshing It was refreshing to say the least to pick up the recent Leader from Sept. 3, and there on the front page was the picture of American children on their first day of school waving to the camera, not flashing gang signs, mind you, but waving.

There was no biased political news editor comments, there was no biased political TV journalist comments, just innocent children. The photographer captured what everyone should already know, that the future of this country is for them and not self-serving individuals.

John Walkosz Grantsburg

Ron Amundson Luck

Saving for college As our students go back to school and settle into their routines, it is a perfect time to think about their future. There is no better gift that we can give our kids than higher education. Thus, during College Savings Month, I would like to remind Wisconsin citizens to focus on investing in the future of their children by saving for college.

We all know that college costs are increasing at a high rate. A child born today will end up paying three to four times more for college then a current student. Grants are declining and loans are increasing, and one in four students are forced to pay for college with credit cards.

In fact, more students drop out of college because of credit-card debt than because of bad grades.

I know it seems like saving for college is an overwhelming and daunting task due to its high cost, but I want to reassure Wisconsin families that planning to pay for college with savings is the best way to prepare for college. It is possible to take matters into your own hands and start saving when your child is any age. Most parents will be happy to see how fast any amount of savings grows over the years and how much of a dent you can truly

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Community baseball leagues were common back in the 1930s as this ad from September of 1933 illustrates. It asks the question “Can Burnett County Win Again?” The Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association, publisher of the Inter-County Leader, is celebrating its 75th year, having been established in 1933.

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Time is one of your most valuable assets in saving for college. If you start saving early enough, even a modest monthly investment can grow into a significant college fund by the time the child matriculates. For example, saving $50 a month from birth would yield about $20,000 by the time the child turns 17, assuming a 7percent return on investment.

It is simply less expensive to save for college than to borrow. When you save, your money earns interest, and when you borrow you are paying interest. Even if college is a year or two away, there are always benefits to saving over borrowing, particularly with a 529 program.

You may be aware of Wisconsin’s Section 529 college savings program, EdVest. EdVest has become one of the most desirable and cost-effective ways to save for future college expenses. In fact, the EdVest plan is the 13th largest college savings plan in the country and was recognized in the August 2007 Money Magazine as a recommended program for Wisconsin residents.

The state has created a special state tax deduction to encourage using this plan to save in advance for higher education expenses. In addition, account earnings grow tax-deferred and withdrawals for qualified higher education expenses are state and federal tax-free. For more information on EdVest, call 608-264-7899 or go to www.edvest.com.

Our quality of life in Wisconsin improves when we provide educational opportunities for our children without the weight of significant debt upon graduation. EdVest is the perfect vehicle to help save our kids from this burden. It is a lifetime investment.

Dawn Marie Sass Wisconsin state treasurer Madison

What’s wrong with nice?

My name is Kent Muschinske, and I’m running for the Wisconsin State Assembly, 28th District.

My vision for Wisconsin includes a streamlined, responsive, and efficient state government that promotes and sustains business and industry, rewards hard work, protects private property rights and civil liberties and looks out for our general well-being.

How do we make this vision a reality?

One word comes to mind, a word that has been clichéd, misused, overused, abused, distorted, and misrepresented—that word is “change.” Yes, we need change; we need to change the way our state government does business. We need to change the ‘tax and spend’ mentality that has gripped Madison in recent years. (A more accurate description would be ‘spend—then tax’!) The government must be held accountable for every cent of taxpayer (that’s you and me!) money spent. The state budget must be balanced—a process that must include controlling spending and limiting taxes. We can’t expect to attract new business, and keep established business, if we can’t develop a consistent and reliable fiscal policy.

Once we’ve established an attitude of fiscal responsibility, we must provide employers with a skilled and ready labor force. Education and training is the key, and that includes viable, efficient, and accountable public schools, private schools and home schools. All of us should have the opportunity to live, work, raise a family, and retire right here in our hometowns and communities.

Ownership has always been referred to as the American Dream. Why then are we penalized for achievement? We work hard for our money, acquire property and build wealth, buy vehicles, toys, goods and services, and we’re rewarded by a “success tax” – the government wants more and more of what we make and then wants to tell us how

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to use and spend what we have left!

What we really want is more jobs and cheaper groceries. What we really want is to make our mortgage or rent payments, heat our homes and put gas in our cars. What we really want is accessible health care and a safe and prosperous community. How do I plan to help achieve these goals? It starts with a vision, progresses with hard work and cooperation, is directed by the constitution and guided by faith, and it ends with an accountable, responsible, wellfunded and capable state government.

A friend of mine recently told me, “Kent, you’ll never get elected, you’re too nice and you make sense!” I chuckled for a minute, but then suddenly realized he was serious! What’s wrong with being nice, what’s wrong with common sense? Aren’t those good things? What about character, integrity, honesty, family values, ethics…aren’t these qualities we look for in a leader?

Doesn’t experience and hard work add up to anything anymore? Believe me, I’ve been getting plenty of advice the past few months—some good, some not. One in particular stands out—be true to yourself. I won’t change who I am just for the sake of this election. Will I listen to new ideas? Certainly. Will I change my mind on issues given new indisputable evidence and information?

Probably. But I won’t change my faith, my values, my ethics or my character, you have my word!

Can a nice guy with common sense, real-world experience, a strong work ethic and traditional family values get elected in the 28th Assembly District? If you want to see a real change in Madison, then the answer is a resounding yes! With your help and your vote, we can make that vision come true.

You can find out more about me on the World Wide Web by using your favorite search engine.

Kent Muschinske Candidate, State Assembly Dresser

Palin’s record disturbing I feel that readers of the Leader should know a few things about Sen. McCain’s running mate, Sarah Palin, before deciding on their vote.

Palin recently called the Iraq war “God’s task,” although she was quoted last year saying, “I’ve been so focused on state government, I haven’t really focused much on the war in Iraq.”

Six months ago, Palin told members of the Alaska Independence Party, a group who advocate secession from the union, to “keep up the good work.”

She advocates the teaching of “creationism” in public schools. She has not clarified whether she holds with current scientific theory.

Palin does not believe that humans contribute to global warming. In addition, she has close ties to the large oil companies. Her inauguration was reportedly sponsored by BP. She is apparently not supportive of freedom of access to information and literature in public libraries. As mayor, she asked her local librarian how she might go about banning books. News reports from the time indicate that the librarian was threatened with loss of her job for not giving “full support” to the mayor.

Palin has publicly supported the recent mass killings of wolves in Alaska, where the animals have been gunned down in scores from helicopters.

If these stances disturb any readers as much as they do me, I would urge you to

consider other candidates for the presidency and vice presidency.

P. Robert Maiden Mueller Luck More letters, next page

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Boy recovering

BARRON COUNTY - The 5-year-old boy who had crashed while driving an ATV Friday, Aug. 22, in the town of Crystal Lake is now on the mend.Christian Bastil was released from Minnesota-based North Memorial Medical Center five days after the accident. He is at home and reported to be doing well. The Barron County Sheriff’s Department has reviewed the case and determined that the incident wasn’t criminal, so no charges will be filed.

Investigators learned that the child had been with his mother when they stopped at a friend’s house near Cumberland. The boy was playing at the residence when he climbed onto a four-wheeler, started it, accelerated and collided with a tree.

Following the accident, the 5-year-old had been taken to the Cumberland hospital and later flown to North Memorial Medical Center due to his injuries. – Barron News-Shield

Wounded goose ruffles feathers

LADYSMITH - An adult Canada goose with an arrow lodged in its body last Sunday was treated and released, but not before ruffling the feathers of a few motorists in Ladysmith. It is believed the bird was shot illegally in the city and out of season at O. J. Falge Park. The wounded bird, which was creating a gawkers’ delay as it bounded on the ground along Hwy. 27, was reported to law enforcement last Sunday. Ladysmith police responded and called Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Technician Chris Cold for assistance. With the help of Officer Matt Miescke, Cold captured the goose.

The arrow was removed and the wound was treated. The bird was released the next day at an undisclosed location. The individual who shot the bird should be reminded that it is illegal to hunt geese at O.J. Falge Park, according to Cold. By using a field point (instead of a proper blunt or razor-point) the bird was subjected to unnecessary suffering. The public spectacle this incident created puts the good reputation of lawful hunters (and hunting) in jeopardy in the minds of citizens, he added. The high-quality arrow is a Cabela’s carbon with gray and yellow fletching. It can be claimed at the DNR Service Center at Ladysmith. – Ladysmith News

It’a a moral issue With the Republican Convention having both national and local media coverage, we have been left with fresh memories that included footage of the war protesters. No one wants war! No one wants to deal with an unplanned pregnancy, either!

I’m not going to address the war situation (its scope is too broad), however, I’d like to address the unplanned pregnancy issue.

Taking the lives of preborn babies has become a political football tossed between parties in each camp. It also seems to have permeated our various religious communities, some of whom come forward either for or against, and the undecided folks somewhere in between.

The deliberate act of ending a human life at any age or stage is not a political issue, but a moral issue that has managed to divide Americans. We, who at one time valued human life, are now at odds with one another. How sad!

Why do some church priests, pastors and leaders seemingly ignore this vital moral issue? Well, fellow Americans and citizens of this, our United States, there is hope. We are fortunate, and if you will, blessed, to have a wonderful crisis pregnancy center nearby.

Tri-County LifeCare Center, on the Main Street of Osceola, serves Polk, St. Croix and Burnett counties. They offer free tests, confidential lay counseling, a 24-hour hotline, a Learn to Earn mentoring program, plus recommendations and referrals. Plus, their volunteers are super!

Those of us who find it a blessing to be able to be a volunteer, find we not only enrich our lives, but the lives of our fami-

Area news at a glance

Judge threat case settled ST. CROIX COUNTY - A Boyceville man charged with threatening a St. Croix County judge has accepted a plea bargain in the case. Jeffrey E. Flettre, 40, pleaded guilty to two counts of disorderly conduct Tuesday, Aug. 26, in a plea bargain that included a 15-month diversion agreement. The misdemeanor charges were reduced from a felony count of battery or threat to a judge. Court records said on March 19, Flettre threatened to strangle Judge Eric J. Lundell and blow up the government center in a phone call to the clerk of courts office. Flettre called the office about traffic violation fines he owed and said he was upset he lost his job because his driver’s license had been suspended.

Judge Rod W. Smeltzer , who heard the case, said if Flettre complies with the requirements of the agreement the case would be dismissed. – rivertowns.net

Chase ends in convictions

RICE LAKE - Joshua I. Frank, 25, of Rice Lake, pled guilty in Barron County Circuit Court Wednesday, Sept. 3, to felony second-degree recklessly endangering safety and a noncriminal charge of operating while intoxicated. Charges of vehicle operator fleeing an officer and possession of marijuana were dismissed but will be read in at sentencing on the endangerment conviction set for Wednesday, Nov. 5. Frank was fined $740 for the OWI conviction, and his driver’s license was revoked for seven months. He was accused of leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase beginning in the town of Prairie Lake and ending in Rice Lake May 11. – Rice Lake Chronotype (chronotype.com)

Man sentenced

HAYWARD - Hayward area resident Gerald A. Crowe, 27, was sentenced Wednesday, Sept. 3, to three years in prison plus four years of supervised release after pleading no contest to a charge of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle. Crowe appeared before Judge Norman Yackel in Sawyer County Circuit Court. He was charged in connection with a car-pedestrian accident on CTH B, three-fourths mile west of the LCO Casino on Oct. 26, 2007, in which 26year-old Brandi Mae Corbine, LCO, died.

– Sawyer County Record

104th birthday

HAYWARD - On her 104th birthday on Aug. 27, Gladys Simons ate ice-cream cake and a cookie with gusto as friends and relatives joined in singing “Happy Birthday” at Care Partners Assisted Living in Hayward. Among those in attendance for the party were two of her sons, Robert and Edward Simons, and one granddaughter, Linda Gerich. When asked how it feels to be 104, she replied, “Oh I guess I like it. There’s not too many that make it to 104.” She said her dad lived to be 98. She has a sister, Bernice Rice of Manitowoc, who will be 100 years old on Nov. 7. Simmons is in good health although, “My hearing isn’t very good,” she added. “But I come by it naturally; my mother, dad and grandparents were all hard of hearing. I never have had a headache.” She likes to play cards and said that she likes living at Care Partners.

“It’s like a family; we eat all our meals together, have a good time.” Simons was born to Harvey and Anna Shue on Aug. 27, 1904, on the Shue Homestead, which was about four miles south of Hayward along Hwy. 63. She said that her mother ate so many blueberries when she was pregnant with her, “I thought I’d be a blue baby.” Her family took the horses to town once a month for supplies, stopping at Fiddler’s Creek to water the horses. At the age of 27, Gladys was married to Earl Simons. They spent their entire married life about one mile from where she was born. They raised three sons: Herbert, Robert and Edward. Her daily activities consisted of cooking, canning, baking, sewing, gardening, bookkeeping and working on the family cranberry marshes.

She looked forward to attending church weekly and the monthly Stanberry Sewing Club. Simons cared for her ailing mother, father and young son, Herbert, and later her husband. After Earl passed away, she took trips to Alaska, the Bahamas, Germany, Canada and the eastern U.S. She also spent five winters in Arizona with her sister Bernice and later took a weeklong trip to Florida in March.

– Sawyer County Record

Nearly stikes officer with ATV SUPERIOR - A South Range man accused of nearly striking a law enforcement officer with his ATV during an earlymorning chase made his initial appearance in Douglas County Court last week.

Anthony James Quade, 21, faces felony charges of second-degree reckless endangerment and attempting to flee or elude a traffic officer. According to the criminal complaint, Deputy Brad Hoyt of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department was patrolling CTH E early Tuesday morning when he observed an ATV running down the middle of the northbound lane of the highway at about 50 mph.

When Hoyt gave chase to the ATV, the driver first slowed down and pulled onto CTH Z, then gunned the engine, fishtailed the ATV and sped down 16th Street. The chase continued onto Culver Road, back to CTH E and Cutter Road until Quade jumped the berm at the end of the road leading to an ATV trail, according to the complaint. Fearing the rider would crash his ATV along the winding trail, Hoyt walked in about one-third of a mile. After he turned back, Hoyt saw lights come out of the woods along the trail. When Quade got close enough, Hoyt lit him up with his flashlight and yelled, “Stop! Police! Stop!”

The South Range man gunned his engine and charged straight at Hoyt, according to the complaint. Hoyt drew his Taser and fired at the driver. Quade veered to the side, missing Hoyt by three feet, the complaint stated. The Taser darts struck him, but he was traveling fast enough to pull the Taser cartridge free and drive away along Hwy. 53. Quade was taken into custody by other officers at the Hwy. 53 rest stop. A preliminary breath test showed he had a blood alcohol concentration of .21, according to the complaint. Quade was released on a $1,000 signature bond. A preliminary hearing was set for Wednesday, Sept. 17. If convicted, Quade faces up to 13 years and six months imprisonment and a fine of up to $35,000.

– Superior Daily News

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Letters t o t h e e d i t o r ly members as well!

Our area crisis pregnancy center has an annual fall fundraising event. Should you wish to find out more about their volunteer program, or inquire about this upcoming banquet, Sept. 21, you may reach them at 715-755-2229, or by e-mail from our Web site at: www.osceolatlc.org.

Thank you!

Ann Krisik Amery P.S. The funding for their upcoming banquet will be matched by the Turtle Lake branch of Catholic Family Life Insurance Company for up to $750.

Check’s in the mail?

Sarah Palin must have attended the Ted Stevens school of pork barrel spending.

As mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, Palin was able to obtain $27 million in federal dollars for much-needed civic improvements, to benefit its 6,700 residents.

If that be the case, then Polk County should be entitled to over $150 million in federal earmarks to divide amongst its 41,000 residents for similarly needed civic improvements! How soon can we expect the check to arrive?

Darrel Mathieu Luck

Power of youth theater The inside of an empty theater is not an overly likely destination for youth during the last precious, cloudless, school-less August days of summer. But for the past

six weeks, 14 local individuals chose Festival Theatre’s stage to begin a journey toward 17th-century Japan and the staging of “Ama and the White Crane.” It’s the story of a young girl’s courage against the dire wrong in her island village and her quest to make it right. Ancient Japan in the St. Croix Valley? A world of wrong conquered by a young girl? Unlikely, indeed.

Ama makes clear from the start of the play, “This place is not so very far from where you are…” and on Sept. 13-21, “Ama and the White Crane” will make believers out of audiences who will witness the power of youth theater. Together this cast of remarkably intelligent and talented youth has embarked on a personal, unscripted journey designed to stretch courage, confidence and commitment.

That’s theater. Not always easy or convenient, but certainly well worth the trip.

We’re so proud of this group and all they’ve accomplished. Most sincerely, we are thankful to you, parents and families, for making it possible for your child to be involved in our production of “Ama and the White Crane.”

Amy Klein, arts education director Jenni Aldridge, director Festival Theatre St. Croix Falls

One party looks to the future The Democratic and Republican conventions have shown us the realities of what each party stands for.

The Republican convention was a great show

to distract voters from the critical issues facing Americans. Their main themes were John McCain is an American hero, and we have a new face in American politics.

The American people are not as schizophrenic as the delegates at the Republican convention, who as individuals, support President Bush (an approval rating of 80 percent by the delegates), but wildly cheered McCain as he called for drastic change in Washington.

What an amazing sight to see delegates cheering for both sides at the same time! It is too early to know what Sarah Palin will bring to a thoughtful discussion of how to rescue this country from its present sad state.

Does she have something to contribute or is she just another partisan ultraconservative voice?

The delegates at the Democratic convention were not confused. They came together to support the Obama-Biden ticket because they agree on the great urgency of improving the economy, solving the health care crisis, developing a farsighted energy plan, ensuring affordable college for all, protecting individual civil rights and restoring wise and moral world leadership.

Those are the issues we should be discussing. The Obama-Biden team is clearly looking to the future. McCain is looking to the past, and is both running for and against the Republican legacy of the last eight years. He has no clear vision for the future.

Fred Kramer Town of Scott

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Getting arrested at the RNC ST. PAUL, Minn.

– the thousands of journalists Government crackdowns on and media workers who journalists are a true threat to arrive to cover the staged democracy. As the Republican events, there are serious vioNational Convention meets in lations of the basic right of St. Paul, Minn., this week, freedom of the press. Here on police are systematically tarthe streets of St. Paul, the geting journalists. I was arrestpress is free to report on the ed with my two colleagues, official proceedings of the Democracy Now! producers RNC, but not to report on the Sharif Abdel Kouddous and police violence and mass Nicole Salazar, while reporting arrests directed at those who on the first day of the RNC. I Amy have come to petition their have been wrongly charged Goodman government, to protest. with a misdemeanor. My coIt was Labor Day, and there workers, who were simply was an anti-war march, with reporting, may be charged with felony a huge turnout, with local families, sturiot. dents, veterans and people from The Democratic and Republican around the country gathered to oppose national conventions have become very the war. The protesters greatly outexpensive and protracted acts of politi- numbered the Republican delegates. cal theater, essentially four-daylong There was a positive, festive feeling, advertisements for the major presiden- coupled with a growing anxiety about tial candidates. Outside the fences, they the course that Hurricane Gustav was have become major gatherings for taking, and whether New Orleans grassroots movements – for people to would be devastated anew. Later in the come, amidst the banners, bunting, day, there was a splinter march. The flags and confetti, to express the rights police – clad in full body armor, with enumerated in the Constitution's First helmets, face shields, batons and canisAmendment: "Congress shall make no ters of pepper spray -- charged. They law respecting an establishment of reli- forced marchers, onlookers and workgion, or prohibiting the free exercise ing journalists into a nearby parking thereof; or abridging the freedom of lot, then surrounded the people and speech, or of the press, or the right of began handcuffing them. the people peaceably to assemble, and Nicole was videotaping. Her tape of to petition the Government for a her own violent arrest is chilling. Police redress of grievances." in riot gear charged her, yelling, "Get Behind all the patriotic hyperbole down on your face." You hear her that accompanies the conventions, and voice, clearly and repeatedly announc-

ing "Press! Press! Where are we supposed to go?" She was trapped between parked cars. The camera drops to the pavement amidst Nicole's screams of pain. Her face was smashed into the pavement, and she was bleeding from the nose, with the heavy officer with a boot or knee on her back. Another officer was pulling on her leg. Sharif was thrown up against the wall and kicked in the chest, and he was bleeding from his arm.

I was at the Xcel Center on the convention floor, interviewing delegates. I had just made it to the Minnesota delegation when I got a call on my cell phone with news that Sharif and Nicole were being bloody arrested, in every sense. Filmmaker Rick Rowley of Big Noise Films and I raced on foot to the scene. Out of breath, we arrived at the parking lot. I went up to the line of riot police and asked to speak to a commanding officer, saying that they had arrested accredited journalists.

Within seconds, they grabbed me, pulled me behind the police line and forcibly twisted my arms behind my back and handcuffed me, the rigid plastic cuffs digging into my wrists. I saw Sharif, his arm bloody, his credentials hanging from his neck. I repeated we were accredited journalists, whereupon a Secret Service agent came over and ripped my convention credential from my neck. I was taken to the St. Paul police garage where cages were set up for protesters. I was charged with obstruction of a peace officer.

Nicole and Sharif were taken to jail, facing riot charges.

The attack on and arrest of me and the Democracy Now! producers was not an isolated event. A video group called I-Witness Video was raided two days earlier. Another video documentary group, the Glass Bead Collective, was detained, with its computers and video cameras confiscated.

On Wednesday, I-Witness Video was again raided, forced out of its office location. When I asked St. Paul Police Chief John Harrington how reporters are to operate in this atmosphere, he suggested, "By embedding reporters in our mobile field force."

On Monday night, hours after we were arrested, after much public outcry, Nicole, Sharif and I were released.

That was our Labor Day. It's all in a day's work.

••• Amy Goodman is the host of “Democracy Now!,” a daily international TV/radio news hour airing on more than 700 stations in North America. Her column’s appearance in the Leader is sponsored by the local group, The Gathering, an informal group of people of diverse ages, experience, and philosophies who meet every other week at a member's home for silent meditation and lively discussions about peace, justice, spirituality, religion, politics, environment, global cultures and humanity. “We have a deep concern about how religious ideals affect society.

Therefore, we are also interested in politics and in causes and programs, which will benefit our community,” says a spokesperson for the group.

Every page of the Leader is now on your computer. www.the-leader.net able to suit the individual investor.

In Wisconsin, there are nearly a quarter-of-a-million accounts with assets exceeding $2 billion dollars.

These families are planning ahead where they can to invest in higher education for their children.

Higher education is a great investment.

While EdVest can be utilized by anyone,

many grandparents are looking to give gifts that will last a lifetime. EdVest is a great opportunity.

Eligibility requirements are broad and benefits are significant. In addition to being tax-free, the value of the fund does not count against state financial aid programs. The funds can be transferred to different beneficiaries, can be used for a variety of educational expenses, and are accepted by technical colleges, universities and graduate schools. There are also no income or residency requirements.

Interested parties should call 888338-3789 or visit www.edvest.com for more information. Wells Fargo administers the plan on behalf of the state.

ment is declining. And state aid is shifting from rural areas with fewer students to wealthy suburbs where the number of students is still growing.

This funding formula fails to take into account the fixed costs that all school districts have to pay regardless of how many students are in the classrooms. Costs like building maintenance, school busses, heat and power, salaries and health care don’t suddenly decrease when families move away. It costs almost as much to educate a classroom of 17 as a classroom of 20. But state aid is cut by $27,000 when three students leave the class.

As state support shrinks, the property tax burden increases. And when faced with the harsh reality of increasing the tax levy or shutting down schools, taxpayers are left with no other option than paying more.

The time to scrap this failed system is long overdue, but sadly this is just one

of the many issues that the Republicancontrolled do-nothing Assembly failed to consider last session. I co-sponsored a resolution to hold our feet to the fire and require us to fix the system by July 1, 2009, but neither my proposal nor any other bills on the subject were brought to a vote last session.

It is imperative that we work toward bipartisan solutions. Many communities in northwestern Wisconsin and other rural parts of the state are struggling. Rural towns are losing businesses, jobs and families. Our schools continue to lose students, and taxpayers are picking up more of the tab. It’s time to stop paying lip service to our problems and start fixing them.

As always, please feel free to contact me if you have questions about this topic or any legislative matter via phone at 888-529-0028 or e-mail at rep.hraychuck@legis.wi.gov.

Higher education investments: How EdVest can help On Friday, Sept. 5, I had the oppor-

tunity to host a public informational gathering on EdVest, a Wisconsin program to encourage savings and investments for higher education expenses.

This event was coordinated with Grandparents Day, whose 30th anniversary was Sept. 7. The guest at the Menomonie event was state treasurer Dawn Marie Sass. Sass provided details about how to invest and the benefits of Edvest.

EdVest was created in 1995 by the

Time for a school funding fix

School is in session, and for many families across the 28th Assembly District life is getting back to normal.

Teachers are back in the classroom, students are settling into their routines and administrators are already worrying about how to stretch their budgets as far as possible.

Sadly, school budget crunches are a reality for far too many Wisconsin school districts. And the culprit is a failed school funding system that must be addressed in the next session of the legislature.

Currently, two-thirds of all public school funding is provided by the state with the rest coming from local property taxpayers. Additionally, spending caps are placed on school district budg-

Wisconsin Legislature in an effort to encourage parents to begin saving for their children’s higher education at an early age. With bipartisan support, the program has been expanded to include grandparents, aunts and uncles and other family members. EdVest enables families to put money away for future higher education expenses and ensures that earnings and withdrawals are taxfree. Wisconsin citizens can contribute up to $3,000 per year per beneficiary in these tax-deductible accounts.

Multiple investments options are availets and those caps cannot be exceeded without a local referendum.

It all seems to make sense until you consider how the money is divvied up.

The biggest problem in the Ann current system is Hraychuck that school districts receive their funding on 28th District a per pupil basis.

Assembly When the school funding formula was developed, there were many children in school; enrollment was growing. And every year, the state sent more aid to our schools. Now, across the state, enroll-

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Mayor comments on rumors around article

Says, “Don’t believe everything you read”

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS–During the regular city of St. Croix Falls council meeting Monday, Sept. 8, Mayor Darrell Anderson addressed the council and the public regarding a news article published last week.

Anderson stated there was an article in the Osceola Sun that included information about the city, the mayor and Cedar Corps. that was incorrect. The article indicated that the city sent a letter to Cedar Corps. requesting payment

and repair to the Louisiana Street infrastructure that failed this summer.

While the city has been meeting in closed sessions regarding the issue of the failed portion of line on Louisiana Street, no action has been taken as far as sending a letter to Cedar.

“We have not mailed Cedar a letter,” he said. “They have put an offer on the table, not as an admission of guilt, but to help the city out.”

Anderson said the article made it look like the city had animosity toward Cedar Corps., and stated that was not true.

“They have been very good to work with,” he said. “I am very comfortable

working with Cedar.”

Anderson said the article also included information that he golfed with Cedar Corps. and struck a deal.

Anderson said that could not be further from the truth.

“I went golfing on my own dime, and I took three persons from St. Croix Falls with me. One of the people mentioned in the article was Don Anderson, who was not even there,” Anderson said.

Don Anderson, plan commission member, was in the council chambers in the audience. The mayor said to him jokingly, “I’m sorry Don, you would have been my fourth choice.”

Anderson said he did not golf with

Cedar. “That’s the truth in it. It was unfortunate the article came out without the facts being checked.”

Anderson apologized to Cedar Corps. in person and publicly for any embarrassment they may experience due to the incorrect information being published.

“I can’t comment on any of the other issues that were incorrectly reported, because of confidentiality, but don’t believe everything that you read.”

With that, the meeting continued with its regular order of business. See CDBG Grant Process Approved for Library for other city council meeting business.

fund, which has been a formality over the past several years.

The mill rate estimate will be .00874 for 2008-2009 or $8.74 per $1,000 property value. The mill rate for last year was .00841, so it increased slightly.

Revenue is projected to increase 2.25 percent and expenses will increase 2.30 percent.

approval of Shawn Gudmunsen as head drama coach; Holly Waterman as assistant drama coach; Cassandra DeLuca as assistant gymnastics coach; to hire an additional assistant football coach; and approve Mike Mysicka as volunteer high school football coach. The consent agenda also included approval of resignations by Scott Lindholm as middle school girls basketball coach, middle school boys basketball coach, high school assistant baseball coach and high school assistant football coach; Peggy Ryan as head drama coach and head

forensics coach; and Valerie Sabel as assistant forensics coach.

The board also was given an update on the music addition and told that everything is very close to being finished. There are a few items to come in yet including some sound panels and storage units, but the rooms are being used as of the start of the school year.

The board approved the hiring of Sheri Denver and Patti Parker as bus drivers and Michelle Harvieux as a middle school aide.

Annual meeting held at SCF schools

Mill rate up slightly

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS–The school district of St. Croix Falls held its annual voter meeting Monday, Sept. 8. The meeting consisted of a budget hearing prior to the meeting and the meeting, which allowed voters to approve the estimated budget and levy for the 2008-2009 school year.

The voters approved a tax levy of $7,260,018. The voters also set aside $30,000 to add to the capital expansion

Regular board meeting The board of education met quickly before the annual meeting. A consent agenda was approved including

Preliminary budget indicates one-half-percent increase in levy TF orders speed indicator sign

by Tammi Milberg TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The city council for Taylors Falls approved, through resolution, their adopted, proposed 2009 budget and 2008 levy at the Monday, Sept. 8, meeting.

The proposed 2008 levy is $692,800.

The debt service and other levies are up 3.55 percent. Overall, the levy in dollars is up $3,965 from last year, which is .58 percent, or just over one-half percent higher than last year.

In other business, the council approved ordering a speed indicator sign with money left over in the public protection budget. The council budgeted $27.50 per hour in their contract with the Chisago County Sheriff’s

Study begins to find primary corridor or move highway

by Tammi Milberg DRESSER–A study to determine a better route for heavy traffic in the communities of Dresser Village, city of Osceola, village of Osceola, and town of Farmington will begin shortly, following a presentation to the Dresser Village Board Monday, Sept. 8.

Marc Bowker, WisDOT, presented the board with the information. He indicated the study was prompted by the village and city of Osceola because of the high volume traffic with emphasis to truck traffic clogging up their downtown. A traffic flow study indicated Osceola’s downtown sees 10,000 vehicles on the two-lane highway each day.

Bowker indicated to the Dresser board that the traffic count on Hwy. 35 in the village are 8,600 vehicles per day.

Bowker said Osceola wanted to get the trucks out of their downtown and contacted the DOT. A study was done, but he said the costs to reroute trucks would not jusify the truck traffic being rerouted because they can’t get all the trucks out.

Another option became apparent

Department, but the county’s price came in at $23.95. Mayor Michael Buchite indicated that was great news, but that the city cannot alter their budget now and can use those excess funds budgeted for public protection purposes only. The amount is approximately $26,000, and one thing the council discussed in the past was getting a speed indicator sign to slow down traffic.

The sign is technically called a driver feedback LED sign, and it displays a vehicle’s speed as it approaches the sign, which is placed on or near the posted speed limit sign in that area.

There were two quotes provided, but the council elected to purchase a sign from 3M at a cost of $3,014, plus $50 shipping, and approved the electric work to be done by Andrie Electric at a cost of $1,995. The council authorized one sign purchase for now with the

option to review and purchase more signs if necessary at a later date. The sign will be placed on Hwy. 95 (Bench Street).

•The council also rejected the bids for the trunk water main project that was tabled last month. The bids came in over the estimate, and the city’s engineer, Steve Heth of Short Elliot Hendrickson, recommended to table it at that time to review why the bids were above budget. Following further input from Heth, the board was advised to reject all bids at this time and look at rebidding in 2009. The lowest bid was $159,338, and the estimate was $148,865.

•The council discussed a future road project in the city after requesting information in advance on roadwork from the DOT after the lack of notice they received regarding the recent Hwy. 8 construction. The indications were that

Hwy. 35 corridor moving?

when the DOT decided to include Dresser and Farmington into the Osceola picture as one community, hereafter referred to as community, to look at all areas outside of the main Hwy. 35 areas for a primary arterial corridor.

“Things we would consider are creating an alternate route, or alternate routes, and maybe even moving Hwy. 35 to a new location,” said Bowker.

“Whenever Stillwater, Minn. is done, traffic will increase on Hwy. 35 in this community more than before, and we may find a better route for all that commuter and truck traffic to go on. We don’t want to send them all into Osceola and have everything jammed up. Hwy. 8 cannot be opened into four lanes across the bridge because we can’t go through the park, so that will remain two lanes coming to the bridge. We need to look at this area as possibly a new artery between Wisconsin and Minnesota.”

The board approved a memorandum of understanding indicating they would participate in the study, provide feedback and attend meetings for the study.

“We won’t even come up with a design until we have received all the input from the community and study the findings,” he said, adding that in a

couple of months, meetings should begin for the DOT and the community.

The next step would be to get a memorandum of agreement from the community for what would be proposed or planned as a solution. No further action was taken.

In other business, developer John Fraley met with the board during a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit to construct an R2 development, Cottages at Dresser Junction, in a residential zone. No public comments were given except from Fraley who asked for a continuance on the water and sewer infrastructure.

The board acknowledged they provided him extra time at the past meeting for an extension for those portions of the developer’s agreement to be completed.

Fraley stated that banks are turning down developers because of the real estate market and he can’t get a loan. He further stated that he has invested all of the money he can and without a loan, cannot proceed.

“The board can’t approve a conditional use permit without a plan they can count on,” stated village attorney Tim Laux. “It is my recommendation to pull this from the table because the terms are uncertain.”

in October, CTH 37 will be having curbing, gutter, driveway entrances redone and the road will be milled and repaved. This will take place from city hall to the Conoco Station/Hwy. 95 intersection. The work will not require road closure or detours as the crews will be keeping one lane of traffic open and working on one lane at a time.

•The council agreed $10,000 was way over budget and that since the water main is not a pressing issue and the city can wait, that it was best to follow the recommendation of the engineer and reject all bids. The motion carried.

The council approved a cell phone package and upgrade for public works that will save the city $31 per month over the old plan. The motion carried.

Rick Flandrena, village president, stated that an option could be that Fraley comes back and approaches the board with a planned unit development when he has the financing in order, but indicated that was not up to him, but was up to the board.

Laux stated he was inclined to have the board approve the CUP until Fraley requested the terms of the developer’s agreement change. Laux then said that with terms changing and no guarantee because of financial concerns the board would get something out of the approval, they remove it from the table.

“We gave you the benefit of the doubt last time because of hardships for the infrastructure and you promised us it would be in and we didn’t even get that,” stated Bryan Beseler, board member. “I went to bat for you, too.”

Fraley said he understood and stated he thought he would have the funds from the banks by now. “I’ve come to the end of what my funds can support,” he said.

The board removed the item from the agenda, closed the public hearing, and indicated Fraley could come back with a proposal again when he was ready.

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Residents urged to apply for tree-planting reimbursement Approval to change the visitor information center given

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – The best time to plant trees is in the fall. Residents of Siren who were in the tornado area are reminded that there is a 50-percent reimbursement available for new trees that are planted, up to a maximum of $100. All you need to do is to bring in to the village hall a receipt for trees purchased. A voucher will be prepared, and reimbursement made following the regular village procedure.

At the Thursday, Sept. 4, meeting of the village board, members agreed to the change of the visitor information center operating contract to The Lodge at Crooked Lake starting Jan. 1. This will be a two-year contract, with the possibility of an extension for one additional year.

The board had trouble making this change, as the Best Western Northwoods Lodge staff have been running the visitor information center since 2001, and have been doing, to quote one of the members, “a fabulous job.” The decision to change was made on an economic basis due to the disparity in the bids from the two hotels. The bid from The Lodge at Crooked Lake came in at $16,000, to $23,600 bid by the Best

Western Northwoods Lodge.

Appreciation was expressed to the Northwoods Lodge staff. Because the visitor information center services the entire county, the final contract approval will be made by the county’s natural resources committee, after approval by the village and the natural resources committee.

The village board approved a recommendation from the personnel and finance committee to contract with General Code Corporation at a cost of $14,425 for codification of village ordinances.

The change of agent for the MJKD License (special reserve liquor license) from Keith Hobbie from the no-longerexistent Northwoods Crossing Event

Center to John Madden for Madden’s Steakhouse was approved by the board.

Approval was also given for a temporary Class B license to serve both beer and wine to Siren/Webster Rotary for their band shell donor appreciation to be held at Crooked Lake Park Saturday, Oct. 4.

September meetings of the board are as follows: Initial WPPA bargaining session – Thursday, Sept. 11, 2 p.m. Roads, streets and utilities – Tuesday, Sept. 23, Building and grounds – 10 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 25, 5:30 p.m. Public safety, Thursday, Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m.

Personnel and finance – Tuesday, Sept.

30, 9 a.m. Plan commission and board of appeals – to be set as needed.

CenturyTel foundation now taking applications

FREDERIC - CenturyTel, Inc. has announced the time line for grant applications for the CenturyTel Clarke M. Williams Charitable Foundation’s 2008 allocation.

Online applications will be accepted until Oct. 31. Applications will be reviewed during the fourth quarter and grants will be announced in the first quarter of 2009.

Interested agencies can review criteria and apply for funding by visiting the About Us section of the CenturyTel Web site located at and then clicking on the Community tab. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

The CenturyTel Clarke M. Williams Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established by CenturyTel with the fundamental belief that companies have an obligation to

improve the quality of life where they do business.

Following the example set by its founder, Clarke M. Williams, the foundation is committed to contributing to endeavors that improve the well-being of people in need throughout its communities.

The focus of the CenturyTel Clarke M. Williams Charitable Foundation is to fund programs that support family, children, safety, substance abuse prevention, disaster relief, technology and economic development in the communities CenturyTel serves. The foundation values projects that take a creative and innovative approach to fundamental community issues.

Requests for grants from the CenturyTel Clarke M. Williams Charitable Foundation must meet crite-

ria established by the foundation board, which include: • Only proposals from eligible taxexempt organizations in certain 501(c)(3) subsections as defined by the Internal Revenue Service will be considered.

• The organization must be based in a CenturyTel service area and/or serve residents of a CenturyTel service area.

• The services of the organization should not duplicate or significantly overlap the work of government agencies on the federal, state or local level.

• The organization must make records available for regular, annual independent outside audit and make the results available to potential contributors.

• The organization must comply with applicable laws regarding registration

and reporting.

• The organization’s mission (and the project the requested funds will be used for) must support one of the five focus areas identified above. The project must benefit residents of a CenturyTel service area.

CenturyTel (NYSE:CTL) is a leading provider of communications, highspeed Internet and entertainment services in small-to-mid-size cities through our broadband and fiber transport networks. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CenturyTel delivers advanced communications with a personal touch to customers in 25 states. Visit them at their Web site. - from CenturyTel

Law firm marks 125th anniversary NEW RICHMOND - Doar Drill, S.C., a full service law firm located in New Richmond, is pleased to announce its 125th anniversary this September.

Since its founding in 1883, Doar Drill has seen many of its attorneys attain prominent positions in government and law, including a governor of Wisconsin, a state senator, a state bar association president, a Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers president, and the man who directed the impeachment hearings of Richard M. Nixon on behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives.

The firm was founded in 1883 by Frank Fuller, a lifelong resident of northern Wisconsin. In 1885, Fuller persuaded W.F. McNally to form the firm of Fuller and McNally. Fuller retired the next year, and McNally continued the practice until his death in 1923.

In 1908, after completing law school, W.T. Doar Sr. joined Fuller & McNally. A short time later, the Doar name was added to the firm. Throughout the first half of the 20th century, Doar Sr. gained recognition throughout northern Wisconsin as a vigorous and diligent trial and appellate lawyer. He served as president of the Wisconsin Bar Association in 1931.

In 1933, Warren P. Knowles joined the firm. From 1935 to 1964 the firm was known as Doar & Knowles. Knowles served as a state senator, lieutenant governor and three-term governor.

During the 1940s, W.T. (Tom) Doar and John Doar, sons of W.T. Doar, Sr., became members of the firm. John Doar joined the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice in 1960. He went on to serve as special

counsel in the impeachment proceedings against Nixon. Tom Doar has been associated with the firm for over 60 years, during which time his practice has involved both general business and litigation matters.

In 1961, James A. Drill joined the firm.

Drill has been a member of the New Richmond City Council, a past president of the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, and a member of the Wisconsin Judicial Council and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

In 1971, Tom Bell joined the firm. Bell took a leave from the firm in 1974 to join the staff of attorneys assisting John Doar in the Nixon impeachment proceedings.

Thereafter, he rejoined the firm and enjoyed a vigorous litigation career until his untimely death in 1996.

Today, Doar Drill continues to serve the citizens of northern Wisconsin with the same degree of skill and professionalism that have marked the past 125 years. Currently, the firm’s partners are Matthew A. Biegert, Michael J. Brose, and Aaron A. Nelson. Biegert and Brose joined the firm in 1990 and are trial lawyers with an emphasis on personal injury law. Nelson started at Doar Drill in 1996 and practices in the field of criminal defense. Other active members of the firm include James A. Drill, Lisa M. Drill, Anne E. Schmiege, Christine A. Rasmussen and Annie E. Brose. Tom Doar and Donald J. Fast continue their practice of counsel to the firm.

The firm will be celebrating its 125thAnniversary with a party to be held on Friday, Sept. 26, at its office in New Richmond. - from Doar Drill, S.C.

CDBG Grant process approved for library

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS–Put up another tally on the fundraising board for the St. Croix Falls Public Library. The library is close to their goal for the new facility and fundraising is not over yet.

At the city council meeting Monday, Sept. 8, the council authorized through a resolution to have the library apply for

a community block development grant to help with the renovation of the old Holiday Grocery Store to become the new city library. The CDBG Grant is a Slum and Blight removal grant and has a potential funds disbursement of $340,000.

The resolution was passed following a public hearing and closing the public

hearing. The city’s match has already been met.

The council also looked at the annual park and rec. report, and it was noted that playground equipment for White Pine Park has yet to be set up. The committee was waiting on the inmate crew from New Richmond to determine if the group could do the work, but the equip-

ment has been in city possession for a year. The council agreed to moved forward and have public works put it into their schedule, when they are caught up.

The council convened into closed session, following the regular meeting, for discussion with legal counsel for the Louisiana Street Project issue.

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Regions Hospital Emergency Center was busier than normal during the Republican National Convention. The hospital’s ER averaged more than 212 patient visits from Saturday, Aug. 30 – Thursday, Sept. 4. The highest day was on Tuesday, Sept. 2, when 234 patients were treated. Typically, during this time of year, the ER treats about 180 patients a day.

Regions treated 37 patients who identified themselves as being in St. Paul because of the convention. Most were treated in the ER for minor injuries and released. Four of the 37 required additional care and were admitted. The most RNC-related patients treated at Regions in one day was 19 on Monday.

The hospital also operated the Healthcare Center inside the Xcel. The all-volunteer staff, which included

HealthPartners and Regions physicians, physician assistants and nurses, staffed the six-bed unit. From Sept. 1-4, 195 patients requested medical assistance at the center; 48 patients required evaluation and treatment; and seven were transported to area hospitals.

“St. Paul hospitals worked together to ensure we were prepared to care for the community and the additional population associated with the event,” said

Rick Huston, director of emergency preparedness, Regions Hospital. “The experienced law enforcement teams helped to ensure the safety of community members and visitors to St. Paul, which resulted in the relatively few injuries we saw that were related to the convention.” - from Regions Hospital

Regions Hospital ER treats more than 200 patients a day during RNC

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Luck Scout plans Eagle Scout project Village approves moratorium on outdoor furnaces

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — Bikers, hikers and snowmobilers on the Gandy Dancer Trail will have a new rest stop before the snow flies this winter, if things go as planned for Luck Boy Scout Roger Steen.

Steen appeared before the Luck Village Board at its Wednesday, Sept. 3, meeting to outline his proposed Eagle Scout project and seek the board’s blessing. By the time the board had finished its discussion of the project, Steen had secured a $500 commitment to help offset the estimated $2,500 cost.

The rest stop, measuring 20 feet by 14 feet, 8 feet high, and resting on a concrete slab, will be located near the Luck Fire Hall, on the west side of the Gandy Dancer Trail by Hwy. 48. It will be similar to the pavilion built several years ago near the Luck Golf Course, Steen told the board, and plans for accommodating car and trailer parking are still being worked out.

“It will be used pretty much year-round,” he said.

The county is excited about the possibility of a rest stop in Luck, he added.

“I’m still at the stage of getting the materials,” Steen said. Estimated cost for lumber is around $1,900, plus

anniversary celebration fund.

“If there’s money in that fund,” suggested village President Rich Callister, “let’s use it for this.”

With trustee Lori Pardun absent from the meeting, the board voted unanimously to contribute $500 from the celebration fund to the rest stop project. Board members also suggested that Steen contact the local snowmobile club and the Luck Community Club for additional help.

Steen will present his project Oct. 3 to the district board of the Boy Scouts. After that he can begin work on the structure, which he hopes to have completed sometime this fall.

Luck Boy Scout Roger Steen makes his Eagle Scout project proposal to the Luck Village Board.— Photo by Mary Stirrat

about $500 for cement. He asked the board to consider financial support for the project as well as recommendations of any other organizations that might be interested in helping.

“I appreciate you listening to my project,” he said as he concluded his presentation.

“I think it’s a good idea,” trustee Jack Holdt responded.

“We need it,” added trustee Gene Cooper. “That’s RICE LAKE - Rehearsals for the Red Cedar for sure.”

Village clerk Kathy Hanson mentioned that the vilSymphony’s 2008 fall concert begin on Sunday, Sept.

14, at UW-BC Fine Arts Building - Rice Lake. The Red lage still has some funds remaining in the its 100th Cedar Symphony will present its Silver Season: Celebrating 25 Years of Making Music, on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m., at the UW - BC Fine Arts Theatre. The concert will be guest conducted by Anastasia Traicoff, joined by Robert Baca, music professor at UW - Eau Claire, featured as trumpet soloist on the “Carmen WEBSTER – Father Frank Sutman, O.P., a Fantasy for Trumpet.” Other orchestral works to be Dominican preacher from St. Stephen Priory, Dover, performed include: “Fanfare for the Common Man,” a Mass., will be conducting a Parish Renewal Program “Tribute to John Williams,” “Moldau,” and Rodeo’s at the Webster area Catholic churches from Sunday, “Hoedown.” Area string students will be performing in Sept. 21, until Wednesday, Sept. 24. The renewal, entithe concert and during intermission as well. Any string tled “It Isn’t Who I Am, but Whose I am! - Our Gospel player who is interested in rehearsing and performing Pure and Simple,” is designed to awaken faith and with the orchestra may contact Patty Smith at 715-234- address such contemporary questions as: 9755 for further details. Limited openings on percus• What can I build my life on when the bottom falls sion, brass and woodwinds may be available as well. - out of my world? with submitted information • Why bother with religion and prayer when God doesn’t seem to listen or care anyway?

• And where can I go when I look at myself in the mirror and see only the question and the craziness of my life?

At 10 a.m. each day, Monday through Wednesday,

Rehearsals for Red Cedar Symphony’s fall concert to begin

Outdoor heating devices With little discussion, the board voted to accept the recommendation of the streets committee that a moratorium be placed on the installation of outdoor furnaces.

Committee chairman Jack Holdt said the moratorium will be in place until an ordinance can be developed to regulate the use of outdoor furnaces.

“We felt it needed to be investigated a little more,” he said.

Other business • The board voted to opt out of the county library tax levy, an option because Luck has its own library.

• Kristina Handt, the first administrator for the village of Luck, will be on the job Monday, Sept. 15.

• Paul Houx was hired as a part-time police officer, with officer Nick Nelson being deployed to Iraq with the National Guard.

• The Big Butternut Lake Management Association will be expanding the east boat landing about 12 feet, said trustee and lake management liaison Gene Cooper. The association will cover the estimated $5,000 needed for the expansion.

Parish Renewal Program set in Webster

Sons of Norway to present program about Finland

Sjoland Lodge 5-635, Sons of Norway, will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Amery. A program about Finland will be presnted by Martha Lurvey and Becky Sunde. - submitted

there will be a Parish Mission Mass, with preaching at Sacred Hearts Church in the town of Scott on the corner of CTH A and H. The evening sessions will begin at 7 p.m. at St. John’s at 26455 Musky Avenue South, Webster. Those sessions will include a brief prayer service, the talk, and a time for questions and answers, concluding at about 8:30 p.m.

Sutman is a former infantry officer, missioner in Africa and Russia and prison chaplain who likes to keep it real as he helps people to get back to the basics of prayer. Attendees are encouraged to attend as many sessions as they can.

Call the Parish office at 715-866-7321 for more information. — submitted

Poster contest winners from Polk County will be going on to the state contest POLK COUNTY – The Polk County Land and Water Resources Department held its 2008 Conservation Poster Contest on May 13. The theme this year was Water is Life. The first-place posters were sent on to the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association regional contest competition, which was held on Aug. 15 in Menomonie. This competition included the counties of Buffalo, Barron, Chippewa,

Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix.

Congratulations to Casey Anderson from Amery school who placed first in the primary division and Whitney Peterson from Luck school who placed first in the middle division. Both posters will now be forwarded on to the state poster contest in November in Stevens Point. – submitted

Webster Library receives Lions donation The Friends of the Burnett Community Library was able to add to their funds after a spaghetti supper was held at the Loyal Order of Moose Burnet County Lodge on Saturday, Aug. 16.

The money will be used on projects to support the library in Webster. Shown (L to R) with the check for $511 is Bonnie Niemi, Mary Poretti, Dick Sweet and Gerry Vogel.

– Photo by Sherill Summer

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Polk County no closer to solving budget issues Joint meeting brings few results, leaves large gap, human service rejects cuts as IT reduces staff

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – Polk County is still trying to find all the pieces of a $2.4 million gap between revenues and expenses as it develops a budget for 2009. This past week brought some gains in filling that gap but more loses. The latest developments came at a joint meeting of the finance and personnel committees and at meetings of the highway and human services committees.

The joint committee meeting took place Thursday, Sept. 4. Nine of the 10 members of the two committees, all except Russ Arcand, were present. The meeting started with the statement that the committees still needed to find $456,000 in cuts or funds. That figure did not include the responses by some committees rejecting prior recommendations. Just two of those responses, from human services and public protection, would add some $583,000 to the need.

The joint meeting started at 4 p.m. By 6 p.m., the only new idea expressed was consideration of it going to a 10hour/four-day workweek where possible. An attempt to adjourn was defeated on a split vote, and Bryan Beseler walked out of the meeting. After anoth-

er half hour of talk and calls for the departments and governing committees to come up with ideas, the meeting finally ended.

“We have accomplished nothing,” supervisor Mick Larsen said.

What has been done The human services department was asked to cut its budget by $500,000. The governing board for that department met Tuesday, Aug. 26, and rejected any cuts. The committee, by a unanimous vote, passed a motion supporting its original budget which asked for no increase in funds. Committee members cited the department’s statutory responsibilities of providing services to at-risk persons in the county.

The highway department, faced with

the same request to cut $500,000 from its budget, did make the cuts by scaling back on some of its 2009 road projects and postponing some proposed equipment replacements. The highway committee approved the cuts and postponements at its meeting Sept. 4.

Information technology, the county’s computer support department, also made a cut. IT department head Todd Demers told the finance and personnel committees that his staff can not keep up with the preventive security issues that need to be accomplished. He asked that his staff be cut by one person and the money saved be spent on new protective technology. The committees approved his request on Sept. 4, and within a week, one of his technicians had been laid off.

Large crowd expected for Iver’s Mountain session at Unity

Committee to gather information for reclamation permit

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – The next step in the process of opening a proposed quarry on Iver’s Mountain will take place Thursday, Sept. 18, at Unity School north of Balsam Lake. The land conservation committee of the county board will hold a public informational meeting at 6 p.m. that night to gather more information on the mining reclamation

permit application submitted by Mathy Construction. The committee and the staff of the land and water resources department will be listening to information presented by Mathy and the public as it prepares to act on granting the permit.

Any new nonmetallic mine in the county must have an approved plan outlining how the land will be restored once the mining ceases. The owner of the mine must also deposit money that will cover the cost of that reclamation.

The land and water department is in charge of issuing reclamation permits.

The meeting on the Sept. 18, will

allow interested persons to make comments relating to the permit issuance.

Persons who wish to present information will sign in and will be called to talk in the order they signed up. Persons can also present written information for the department to consider. The meeting will start with a presentation by Mathy on their plans for the site.

The department and committee will review any new issues raised and will take action on the permit application at a later date that has not yet been set.

Other developments Mathy Construction held an informa-

tional session in Cushing last Thursday, Sept. 4. Tables were set up with details about different aspects of the quarry and its operations. Mathy officials were available to answer questions and explain the project. The session lasted some two hours.

Meanwhile, on Aug. 28, the Laketown Town Board adopted a moratorium on new, large-scale development in the town until a comprehensive plan is completed. The affect of that moratorium on the proposed quarry is not yet known.

Petition to ride recreational vehicles on streets brought to board

by Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC – Ray Thompson presented a petition to the Frederic Village Board, on behalf of younger members of the community, during the meeting on Monday, Sept. 8. The petition asked for the ability to ride ATVs, golf carts and other recreational vehicles on designated streets in the village. It had over 130 signatures of residents in the village of Frederic who supported the idea.

“As a member of the Frederic community, we find that there is a need to save money and find different means of

transportation with the raising price of gas,” Thompson said. “I think that there are a lot of people that are elderly that could take a golf cart rather than a car downtown.”

Thompson said the 15- to 17-year-olds who asked him to present it understand that the village would get to decide which streets, the speed limit and any other decisions about the ordinance.

“My suggestion would be that you even put a small, $10 license that would have to go on the vehicle in order to be inside the limits of Frederic,”

Thompson stated to the board.

Police Chief RJ Severude took the petition and said he would pass it on to the public safety committee and bring back any suggestions back to the village board.

Board takes cemetery responsibility The responsibility of the Maple Grove Cemetery was taken over by the village board during the meeting Monday night.

Village Administrator Dave Wondra recommended that the board accept the

request of cemetery committee chair John Glockzin. The board will now form a committee who will take care of the cemetery and present a budget to the trustees once a year. The cemetery has enough money for now, with $55,000 in CDs. The money in the CDs can not be touched until Dec. 31, leaving the village to pay for costs until the money can be replaced.

“At least initially, we can’t look into the future of course, there’ll be no financial burden on the taxpayers to do this,” Wondra said.

New SL teachers The school district of Shell Lake has nine new teachers this year.

Shown are back row (L to R): Natasha Kildow, elementary guidance counselor; Kristine Sterns, sixth grade; Keri Jensen, AODA grant cordinator and Community Ed coordinator; Andrea Wonda, 4K; and Tiffany Schroeder, first grade. Front: Jill Mickelson, gifted and talented program; Carrie Miller, kindergarten; Carrie Herman, reading specialist; and Ashley LaValley, kindergarten. — Photo by Larry Samson

Traffic safety for point-reduction class set

RICE LAKE - WITC Rice Lake continuing education will offer a traffic safety for point reduction class.

This class is designed for persons concerned about safe, defensive driving as well as those persons in need of point reduction. Upon successful completion of this course, a person can have a threepoint reduction in any point total accu-

mulated against his/her Wisconsin driving record, if they have not used this option in the past three years.

Preregistration is required. For more information, call WITC Rice Lake at 715234-7082, ext. 5257. - from WITC

Man struck by vehicle in town

SPOONER – An elderly man was struck by a vehicle along Hwy. 63 and Elm Street, Spooner, on Thursday, Sept.

4, around 12:25 p.m.

Jack B. Allen, 81, Spooner, was walking east from a restaurant along Hwy. 63, also known as North River Road, and stepped onto the highway, where he was struck by a vehicle driven by Kenneth W. Scherer II, 32, Beaver Brook, who was driving south. The Spooner Police Department report said Scherer

told the officers responding he had been driving slowly and that Allen wasn’t walking, but rather standing in the road.

The report said there was no marked crosswalk where Allen was attempting to cross.

A witness said Allen didn’t seem to look before crossing the highway.

The report said Allen sustained injuries. Scherer had moderate damage to the front of his vehicle. – with info. from the Spooner Police Department

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Local youth to perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” LUCK – Auditions for the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” were held on Monday, Sept. 8, in the Luck School.

Seventy-gour youth ages 7 through 17 gathered in the gymnasium after school to take part in the week-long evening rehearsals. Two performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12 and 13, at 7:30 pm at Luck School. Tickets for the performances are $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens and students, and will be available at the door.

Both Luck and local home-schooled students will play the roles of Buck, Luck, Yuck-Yuck and the rest of the groundlings; Titania, Oberon, Pease Blossom, Cobweb, Moth, Mustardseed

and the rest of the sprites; Quince, Flute, Starveling, Snout, Snug and the Understudies of the acting troupe, the Duke, Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, Helena and the rest of the noblemen and noblewomen. Professional actors from Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s staff, Kurt Anderson and Chris Rosser, are directing the production and play the roles of the mischievous sprite, Puck, and the colorful Nick Bottom.

This weeklong Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre residency is being sponsored by Luck Community Education and a grant from Polk-Burnett Operation Round-Up. For more information, please contact Amy Aguado at 472-2152 ext. 103. - submitted Director Kurt Anderson begins to direct some of the sprites in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” From left, Kim Demydowich, Isabelle Jensen, Micaela Eliason-Kurkowski, Brooklyn Peterson and Autumn Hansen follow the director’s lead. – Photos submitted

The audition process for Prairie Fire shows is fun for everyone! Hailey Directors Chris Rosser and Kurt Anderson explain character roles to Hailey Foeller, Tim Wortman, Jenni Holdt and Elie Lewis while additional cast mem- Foeller takes her turn in front of the group to help determine which role she will play in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12 bers listen and learn. and 13.

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Lady Dragons sneak by Luck Cardinals Serving errors hurt both teams

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Siren 3, Luck 2

by Brenda Sommerfeld LUCK – The first game went by quickly during the Siren Luck volleyball matchup on Tuesday, Sept. 9, as Siren won, 25-9. The next four games were much more lengthy as both teams battled hard for every point. The Cardinals won the second game, 25-22, and the third, 29-27. The final two were taken by Siren, 28-26 and 15-13.

Both teams rallied back and forth hard, but each team had many serving errors giving up points to their opponent.

The third, fourth and fifth games were tight until the end. One team would have the lead, then the other would take over. This continued until Luck finally scored two above Siren in the third game, with a penalty on the Dragons for touching the net and a kill sent into Siren territory by Morgan Denny.

Siren got two points above Luck in the fourth game with a hit by Siren’s Janey Emery and Luck sending the next one out of bounds.

Luck scored Siren’s final point in the last game with another out-of-bounds hit, right after Siren blocked a hit for point No. 14.

Siren’s Janey Emery had 11 kills, four

Janey Emery blocks a kill from Morgan Denny of Luck as Jessica Tills (10) provides backup. - Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld blocks and two assists. Carley Emery one serving ace and two blocks took turns with Sarah Howe, setting. throughout the two-hour match.

Emery had 11 assists, not to mention Brittney Danielson was one of the otheight kills. Howe assisted with eight ers getting to the net for the Cardinals, points and had two digs. Ashley with seven kills. Danielson also had two Guevara was a power at the net for the aces and one dig. Ali Lehmann assisted Dragons, with nine kills and five blocks with 13 points as the team’s setter and against Luck. Megan Baasch and Amber had seven digs. Krystal Stage also had Guevara each had three kills. Baasch seven digs. Aleah Lemieux had five kills also had three digs. and Alecia Ouellette and Melissa Luck’s Denny had 10 kills, three digs, Jenssen each had four.

Benoy sets nine-hole record Saints team grabs first in front of Baldwin-Woodville

by Marty Seeger ELLSWORTH – The St. Croix Falls golf team snapped their string of second-place finishes by winning at the Ellsworth match on Monday, Sept. 8.

The girls totaled a 185 beating second place Baldwin-Woodville by eight strokes. Jenny Benoy and Marissa Campeau led the team, and Benoy tied for medalist with an even par 36 and Campeau shot a 39, which was good for third place.

Tess Hedrick’s 53, Courtney Rasmussen’s 57 and Taylor Stowell’s 58 rounded Jenny Benoy out the team scoring.

Benoy’s 36 set the nine-hole school record, by one stroke, which was previously held by Benoy, Campeau and Brenna Martens. The team travels to Clifton Hollow Golf Course and the New Richmond Links towards the end of the week. - with submited information Luck/Unity improving steadily ELLSWORTH – The Luck/Unity girls continue to make strides in getting better, which started back in on Aug. 26 in Amery. Lindsey Stapel shot a 59 in Amery and turned it around in St. Croix

The Saints golfers from (L to R): Tess Hedrick, Cortney Rasmussen, Marisa Campeau, Jenny Benoy and Taylor Stowell. - Photo submitted Falls on Aug. 28 with a 54. A “big improvement,” according to coach Ron Steen. Senior Johanna Alling and Emily Stelling dropped their scores as well.

“The Girls are improving from every match,” Steen said.

At St. Croix Falls Stapel led with the 54, Alling shot 59, Stelling had a 64 and Jenelle Larsen finished with a 108.

On Monday, Sept. 8, the team traveled to Ellsworth where Alling (58), Stapel (55) and Stelling (62) reached goals with their scores.

Their attitudes are very positive on and off the golf courses,” Steen said, and added that Larsen shot her firstever par of her life on hole No. 9. She ended the afternoon with a 104. - Marty Luck//Unity's Emily Stelling practicices chipping from the sand trap. Leader file photo

••• DULUTH, Minn., – Former Unity athletes Cole and Chad Strilzuk are busy with roles on the 17th nationally ranked University of MinnesotaDuluth football team this season.

Chad is a red-shirt freshman and senior Cole is a starting left cornerback. Cole recently returned an interception for a 65-yard touchdown against Missouri Western State University in a UMD 47-18 win. It was his second interception this year. The Bulldogs are making their home debut against Southwest Minnesota State University Thursday, Sept, 11, which will be televised nationally by CBS College Sports Network. - Marty Seeger ••• EAU CLAIRE – Former Webster athlete Kathryn Krause is busy running cross country on the UW-River Falls women's team this season. The Falcon women placed first, second third and fifth at the UW-Eau Claire Hokum Karen race last Friday.

Krause finished first with a time of 55:08. The race features two-person teams, with each person running three laps of 2,180-meters.

Former Webster athlete, Aimee Rinnman, who runs cross-country for the No. 3 ranked UW-Eau Claire team, finished ninth at the event.

Krause and Rinnman were teammates on the Webster cross country team.

••• FREDERIC – On Friday, Sept. 12, the Frederic at Siren football game can be heard at 7 p.m. on 105.7 FM. The Sept. 12 Unity at St. Croix Falls football game can be heard on 104.9 FM at 7 p.m. The Amery at BaldwinWoodville game is on 1260 AM at 7 p.m.

••• FRESNO, Calif. – The Badgers at Fresno State football game is on 1260 AM beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 13.

••• DETROIT, Mich. – The Packers at Detroit Lions game can be heard Sept. 14 at noon on 105.7 FM. ••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Indianapolis Colts at Vikings game can be heard on 104.9 FM at noon on Sept. 14.

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

SPORTS RESULTS DEADLINES: WEDNESDAY - MONDAY: 1 p.m. the following business day. TUESDAY: 10 p.m. Missed deadlines mean no coverage that week!

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Grantsburg and St. Croix Falls win Tuesday matches Morrin dominated at the net for Grantsburg with 14 kills and on the floor with six digs. Annie Palmquist stepped up for her team also with six kills and four digs. Lauren Romanowski had four solo blocks and two assisted blocks. Emily Cole set up nine points for the Pirates, had two kills, four digs and two ace serves. – Brenda Sommerfeld

Webster falls to Clear Lake St. Croix Falls 3, Turtle Lake 0

by Marty Seeger TURTLE LAKE – The Saints remained undefeated in the conference standing with a win over Turtle Lake on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 25-15, 25-21 and 25-20.

Amanda Larson led the team with 17 kills and Brittany Petznick added 14.

Gabby Nuckles had 25 of the teams 28 assists and Alex Confer led the team in digs with 18. Emily Scheuermann and Jamie Rohm each had 10 digs on the night. Sarah Petznick had five blocks.

Carissa Libbenga and Alicia Chelberg each had three blocks.

Grantsburg 3, Shell Lake 0 GRANTSBURG – Shell Lake visited the Grantsburg Pirates on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Pirates remain undefeated after they won the competition against the Lakers in three games, 25-13, 25-14 and 25-20.

Throughout the night, Kortney

Clear Lake 3, Webster 1 CLEAR LAKE – The Webster Tigers lost their first match on Tuesday against Clear Lake. Clear Lake won the first two games, 25-15 and 25-19. Webster won the third, 25-15, but the Lakers were able to pull off another win, 25-23, during the fourth.

Loreto Stange had 13 kills and three digs for the Tigers. Michelle Gibbs knocked six kills into Laker territory, had two serving aces, two digs and two blocks. Kara Gall completed five kills and two digs. Kendra Spurgeon killed three and got three digs.

The Pirate volleyball fans dress their part for every game. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

Vikings take down Lakers in Shell Lake Frederic 3, Shell Lake 1

by Brenda Sommerfeld SHELL LAKE – The Frederic Vikings were Shell Lake’s home opener on Thursday, Sept. 4. Frederic took the win in four games. Frederic won the first, 2519, Shell Lake won the second, 25-19, but Frederic defeated the Lakers in the last two, 25-23 and 25-22.

Maria Miller led Frederic in kills with eight. Miller also had two digs and one assist. Chrissy Chenal had five kills, one serving ace and 14 digs. Kendra Wells also had 14 digs and three kills. Ana Miller had 14 assists and Becca Anderson had six assists.

RIGHT: Shell Lake tries to block a Frederic hit during their game Thursday, Sept. 4. – Photo by Larry Samson

Flambeau sinks Vikings ship Frederic starts slow, finishes stronger Flambeau 33, Frederic 20

by Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC – The Flambeau Falcons came out strong against the Vikings on Friday, Sept. 5, winning 33-20.

Right away in the first quarter, Flambeau’s Levi Felske ran 62 yards to score six points. Four minutes later, Felske got through the Frederic defense to run 56 yards for another touchdown.

The Falcons scored a third time in the first quarter, with two completed extrapoint kicks, giving them a big lead, 20-0.

The Vikings Tony Peterson scored with a 5-yard run in the second. With Adrianna Otte completing the extra point kick and Flambeau scoring a fourth touchdown, Frederic went into the half down by 20.

Frederic quarterback David Harlander completed a 15-yard pass to Andrew Kurkowski who made it across the goal line in the third. Peterson’s 1yard run and Otte’s kick, during the fourth quarter, closed the score gap to

27-20, giving the Vikings a fighting chance with eight minutes to go.

Flambeau, however, had different plans, as they completed a 39-yard pass for the final touchdown of the night.

Harlander rushed for 77 of the Vikings 116 total yards in six attempts.

Kurkowski and Ackerley both made some nice catches. Kurkowski had received four for 52 yards, and Ackerley had one for 60. Peterson totaled 100 yards in three kickoff returns.

Ian Anderson was the powerhouse defensive player for the Vikings. He had 13 solo tackles and 14 assists throughout the game. Trae Gehl had 9-1/2 singlehanded tackles and assisted in nine.

LEFT: Tony Peterson runs down field for the Vikings during their loss to Flambeau on Friday night.

Peterson scored one of Frederic’s touchdowns during the game. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Cardinals cash in on Cornell

Comets come to town this Friday in first conference game Luck 27, Cornell 6

by Marty Seeger CORNELL – The Cardinals took their second win of the season last Friday over Cornell, by applying a solid defensive strategy.

“Our defense played really well,” said coach Josh Hetfeld. And the offense reacted. Luck held the Chiefs to just 35 yards on 23 carries, and set momentum early by scoring on the opening drive.

Nick Morgan scored on a 14-yard counterrun with six minutes to go in the first quarter, and Carson Giller scored in the second quarter on a 20-yard option to give the Cardinals 13-0 lead. But Cornell did move the ball some through the air, when with five seconds remaining in the first half, the Chiefs completed a 40-yard Hail Mary. After a failed run attempt by the Chiefs, the game remained at 13-6 in favor of Luck.

According to Hetfeld, Luck might have got on the board with another touchdown. As Brandon Gutzmer ran for the end zone, Cornell prevented the touchdown by knocking the ball out of his hands, thus recovering the ball in the process.

Cornell ended the game having completed 10 of 23 passes for 122 yards, but Luck’s defense didn’t let them budge for the entire second half.

Luck's Roger Steen boots an extra point through the uprights.

Quarterback Carson Giller attempts to avoid a tackle against Cornell. Photos by Sue Tolan Giller scored again in the third quarter with a 6-yard run and James Longhenry scored the final touchdown of the game for Luck on a 19-yard catch.

Hetfeld said Adam Anderson and

Roger Steen each had quality defensive games, with Longhenry picking up a sack as well as one tackle for a loss.

Anderson also recorded one sack. The Cardinals lost two fumbles during the

game, Gutzmer ran for 109 yards on 14 carries. Giller ran for 94 yards on 12 carries and Landon Strilzuk padded 52 yards on 10 carries. In all the Cards racked up 306 yards on the ground and 339 yards of total offense.

Luck will host Cameron at home this Friday, Sept. 12, for their first home game and conference game of the season. Cameron is coming off a 52-0 loss to Shell Lake, and a 50-6 loss to Chetek in their first games of the season. Luck is 2-0 in nonconference play.

Webster plows through Clayton Tigers take two, get ready for Glenwood City Webster 66, Clayton 8

by Brenda Sommerfeld CLAYTON – The Webster Tigers are starting their season with a bang as they plowed right through the Clayton defense in a 66-8 win on Friday, Sept. 5.

“I think that the athletes this year have brought a more cohesive unit,” coach Jeromie Voeltz said. “They are playing very well together and are playing very hard together.”

The first quarter was Zach Quigley’s, with three touchdowns, totaling 25 yards. Quigley also pushed in three two-point conversions, separating the teams 24-0. Quigley completed 61 rushing yards in 11 attempts.

Webster accomplished three more touchdowns in the second quarter, by three different players. Chad French had a 9-yard run, Kyle Godfrey ran 89 yards to score and Dan Pope powered in a 1-yard TD. French ended up with 24 rushing yards in two attempts, Godfrey ran for 133 yards in four tries and Pope completed 128 yards with his 14 attempts.

The Tigers scored three more touchdowns in the second half, while Clayton only managed one in the third quarter.

Jake Mosher, Quigley and Austin Bork each scored one of the final three touchdowns for Webster. Mosher carried for a 9-yard run, Quigley scored with a 77yard kickoff return and Bork ran a 26yard touchdown during the fourth quarter.

“I think our overall football team is doing a great job preparing during the week and doing a great job passing the test and throwing their log on the fire,” stated Voeltz.

The Tigers defensive team had Pope with four solo and four assisted tackles.

Nolan Kriegel made six unassisted tackles, Mosher had four solo and one sack and Phillip Preston made four solo and assisted in one.

Webster will play Glenwood City at

home on Friday, Sept. 12.

“Our kids are gearing up for another game and getting ready to give all they have against Glenwood City,” Voeltz said. “I expect a great coached football team that has had a lot of success and tradition to come in and play their hearts out. I am confident that we will also be ready to play on Friday night.”

Grantsburg falls close to Cumberland Bertelsen is scoring machine Cumberland 26, Grantsburg 22

by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – The Pirates ended their game against the Cumberland Beavers within reach, losing 26-22, on Friday, Sept. 5.

Grantsburg started out the first quarter with Derek Bertelsen running 19 yards to take the lead. Cumberland came back with two touchdowns before the end of the first. The Beavers scored again with one minute in the first half, giving them the lead of 19-6. The Pirates scored once in both the third and fourth quarters and made the two-point conversion both times, but it wasn’t enough, as Cumberland scored in the

fourth.

Bertelsen scored all three of the Pirates touchdowns. He rushed 110 yards in his 15 attempts down the field.

The third touchdown Bertelsen scored was with a 35-yard pass from Trent Bonneville. Bonneville completed half of his passes for a total of 141 yards for the night.

Bonneville was also a leading tackler with nine solo and two assists. David Larsen made four solo tackles and five assists, Brent Myers had five solo and four assists and Thane Larson took down seven alone and assisted in three.

Tony Folk was Grantsburg’s other runner, rushing 66 yards in his 11 tries.

Meyers brothers Tyler and Brent go after Nathan Weltzin of Cumberland. - Photo by Scott Hoffman

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Saints “D” steps up over Lake Holcombe Chieftains threaten in final seconds, Saints hold on St. Croix Falls 13, Lake Holcombe 6

by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – The Chieftains of Lake Holcombe have a good shot at the South Lakeland winning Conference, although they suffered their first loss of the season to Flambeau, 28-14, and their most recent loss to St. Croix Falls 13-6.

The Saints, are looking to make their way to the top of their conference in the Large Lakeland, and proved last Friday that they’ll be a tough team to reckon with, as they gear up for their homecoming game against Unity this Friday, Sept. 12.

“I look forward to getting into conference play and expect our team to compete from week to week,” said coach Rod Sempf, who was impressed with how tough the game turned out to be.

“That was one of the most physical football games I have coached. Lake Holcombe is expected to compete for, if not win, their conference and showed why on Friday night,” he said.

The Saints didn’t get their chance on offense until 1:46 remained in the first quarter, and quickly turned it over on downs at the start of the second quarter.

With four minutes to go before the half, Lake Holcombe’s Tucker Allard scored the first touchdown of the game on a short running play from the 3-yard line.

Saints sophomore Nick Johnson took over on the next Saints possession, breaking out on a 21 and 28-yard runs.

Despite a holding penalty that created a first-and-22, Matt Vold connected to Johnson for a 20-plus-yard touchdown pass.

“Nick Johnson had a couple of key plays that kept us in the game offensively, and the entire defense played their heart out in the fourth quarter,” Sempf said.

Nick Johnson breaks free on a run against Lake Holcomb. - Photos by Marty Seeger St. Croix Falls held a 7-6 lead at halftime, and scored again in the third with the help of a 35-yard touchdown run from Johnson.

Lake Holcombe moved the ball in the fourth quarter, but the Saints defense stepped up when it was needed the most. Derek O’Brien intercepted a pass from the Chieftains with 6:44 to go in the fourth quarter, but the Saints were eventually forced to punt.

St. Croix Falls defense stepped up again, but as Lake Holcombe went back to punt on fourth-and-six, the Saints were penalized for roughing the punter.

With 50 seconds remaining in the game, Lake Holcombe was again forced into a fourth-down situation by the Saints defense. But a pass interference call gave the Chieftains another shot at the end zone. On the next play Lake Holcombe connected on a 16-yard pass play to get them to the Saints 8-yard line. With under 25 seconds to go, Lake Holcombe was called for illegal procedure and threw an incomplete pass to the end zone. Then, on a fumbled snap, Josh Yunker made a heads-up dash for the ball to seal the win for the Saints.

“I was very proud of the way the team

A pass interference call late in the fourth quarter gave Lake Holcomb another shot at the end zone, but the Saints held on. fought through adversity and kept competing until the final whistle,” Sempf said.

Johnson ended with 117 yards on 14 carries and defensively Zach Foeller had four solo tackles, 13 assists and one sack. Joe Raygor had six tackles and 10 assists and Ryan Larson had two tackles, six assists and one sack.

Bulldogs devour Eagles 40-0 Unity readies for St. Croix Falls this Friday Chetek 40, Unity 0

by Marty Seeger CHETEK – Chetek went 6-1 in the Heart O’ The North Conference last season, and with a good portion of their kids back again this year, they’ve proven to be a dominant team once again. The Bulldogs won easily over the Eagles in nonconference action last Friday, Sept. 5, but Eagles coach Dave Anderson is confident that playing tough teams like Spooner and Chetek can only strengthen their chances in the Large Lakeland Conference.

“Chetek was a very physical, senior-dominated team, Anderson said. Some of our younger players learned how important the weight room can be to a football team. The Chetek players do a lot of lifting during the off season and it shows in the way they

play.”

Unity didn’t get much done through the air as Luke Nelson, Brady Flaherty and Logan Hilleshiem combined for a total 20 yards passing. Dustin McKinney rushed for 59 yards on 14 carries, and Eric Goulet had 34 yards on eight carries.

McKinney led with five tackles and four assists, and Goulet had four tackles and four assists. Although the Eagles weren’t able to punch any points across the goal line, coach Anderson felt they were able to come out of the game with a couple of positives.

“Our special teams are really starting to look good, and I think they will help us win some games as the season goes on,” said Anderson. “These last two nonconference games have helped prepare us for conference play.”

Dustin McKinney will try to pick up some ground against the Saints this Friday. - File photo

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Northwood rolls over Siren Turnovers hurt Dragons Northwood 51, Siren 7

by Brenda Sommerfeld NORTHWOOD – Siren lost to Northwood, 51-7, on Friday, Sept. 5.

The one touchdown Siren scored was with a 9-yard

pass from Christian Hall to Jeremy Wikstrom, keeping them from being shut out. Hall also made the extra point.

“We played better, had some blown assignments and had too many turnovers,” coach Brian Webster said.

The Dragons had seven fumbles during the game and only recovered two of them. With fumbles and one interception, Siren struggled with turnovers.

Damian Hubbell had 24 rushing yards and Wikstrom finished with 15. Hall completed half of his passes for 70 yards and ran for 110 yards in the six kickoff returns he took.

Collin Tewalt had 6–1/2 solo tackles and one assist.

Hall and Hubbell each had four solo and Mike Hunter completed three single-handedly.

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Saints come together against Unity Morgan Denny led with five kills, Brittney Danielson had three and Aleah Lemieux contributed two.

The Cardinals struggled at the net with 12 errors, but managed to get points from six serving aces.

Ashley Overby led in digs with four and the team had a total of 17.

Eliminate errors in first conference win St. Croix Falls 3, Unity 1

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – The Saints and Eagles brought a packed crowd for the first conference volleyball match of the season for both teams, Thursday, Sept.

4, with St. Croix grabbing momentum right from the start.

“You gotta love the crowd, they did a great job for us,” said coach Scott Petznick after the game.

The Saints commanded the first two games from the start, by scores of 25-11, 25-6. Eliminating mistakes and errors played a big role in the Saints first two wins. It wasn’t until the third game that Unity got back into the swing of it, defeating the Saints 25-19. Petznick said the team made more errors in the third game, but brought the game back to the way they started in the first two matchups, by defeating the Eagles handily, 25-12, in the fourth game.

Unity’s Marisa Hacker hits one over as St. Croix Falls Sarah Petznick goes up to try and block it. – Photos by Marty Seeger “I think it was a team effort,” Petznick said. With this team, there isn’t just one standout, everyone’s got to work together, everyone’s got a job to do and they did it.”

Besides eliminating errors, St. Croix Falls finished the evening with a total of 45 kills. Amanda Larson led with 13 kills, Carissa Libbenga added 12 and Brittany Petznick had 10. Gabby Nuckles had 16 assists, Alex Confer led with 10 digs and Libbenga led in blocks with nine. Sara and Brittany Petznick each had four blocks.

“It was nice to see them come out and play like they did tonight,” coach Petznick said.

Cardinal Rachel Virkus No. 25, sets the ball for a spike by Morgan Denny while Melissa Jenssen goes up and acts as a decoy. – Photo by Lori Nelson

Turtle Lake 3, Luck 1 TURTLE LAKE – The Cardinals volleyball team opened up with a game win, 25-17, over Turtle Lake on Thursday, Sept. 4, but the Lakers took the final three, 25-7, 25-11 and 25-10.

Pine City tournament PINE CITY, Minn., – The Luck volleyball team played a tournament at Pine City on Saturday, Sept. 6, but came home without a win. The Cards played two games against each team, with their first two coming against Zimmerman.

They lost both 25-12 and 25-9. Morgan Denny had the team’s only kill in that game.

Barnum took the next two matches over Luck by scores of 25-13 and 25-15.

Rachel Virkus, Denny and Ali Lehmann each recorded kills, with Danielson leading with three and Aleah Lemieux contributing two.

The Cards lost their following two games to Hinckley-Finlayson 25-9, 2516. The team totaled seven kills and six digs in the losses and had four serving aces.

St. Croix Falls Abby Culver bumps the ball during their match against Unity on Thursday.

Grantsburg setting their tone Palmquist contributed 27 kills, Ingrid Ames had 16 kills and Lauren Romanowski had 15. In total the team had 114 kills.

Ames led the team in digs, with 28, Morrin had 25, Palmquist contributed 16 digs and Emily Cole had 15. Cole was the top setter on the day and led the team in assists with 52, while Larissa Wilhelm had 21. – Marty Seeger

Dragons fight hard in third game Grantsburg 3, Siren 1

by Brenda Sommerfeld SIREN – Grantsburg traveled to Siren for their first conference volleyball match on Thursday, Sept. 4. The Pirates showed up ready to play and brought down the Dragons in three, 25-6, 25-8 and 25-18.

“It sets the tone,” Grantsburg coach Bill Morrin said about the start of his team’s conference season.

Grantsburg flew right through the first two games with ease. Lauren Romanowski was blocking, Kortney Morrin was spiking, and everyone was contributing.

During the third game, both the Pirates and the Dragons were trying different things with their lineup. Change was in Siren’s favor as they stayed close to Grantsburg through most of the game, until the Pirates took it home, 2518.

Grantsburg is undefeated in Ashland ASHLAND – The Pirates strolled through the Ashland tourney on Saturday, Sept. 13, winning all six of their matches, consisting of two games to 25 points. In the first round, the

The Grantsburg Pirates cheer after their first conference win against Siren on Thursday, Sept. 4. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld Pirates defeated Hurley, 25-10, 25-13 and then played Hayward, where they took it to three games.

Grantsburg won the first game 25-12, but Hayward took the second, 25-22.

The Pirates took the final game and the match by a score of 15-10.

Grantsburg won their final four matches against Bayfield 25-11, 25-9; Park Falls, 25-9, 25-12; Ashland, 25-18, 25-16; and Washburn, 25-22, 25-22.

Grantsburg outscored its opponents 313-194, with Kortney Morrin dominating the kill category with 43 kills. Annie

Siren’s Ashley Guevara goes up against Grantsburg players at the net.

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Another shutout by the Unity/Luck tennis team Team is 3-0 in conference

by Brenda Sommerfeld BALSAM LAKE – All seven matches were won by the varsity Unity/Luck tennis team on their home court, Tuesday, Sept. 9, against Amery.

No. 1 singles player Stephanie Kothlow is 9-0 overall and 3-0 in the Middle Border Conference after beating Amery’s Ashley Novak, 6-0 and 6-1.

Every other singles player and doubles team has lost one or more match overall, but No. 2 singles player Lexie Kothlow, No. 3 singles player Christine Franzel, and No. 3 doubles Maddie Anderson and Katie Petzel are undefeated in conference with records of 3-0.

Kothlow beat her Amery opponent, 6-4 and 6-2, Franzel won her Amery match, 6-0 and 6-1, and Anderson and Petzel defeated Amery’s Olivia Krueger and Ashley Mork 6-0 and 6-3.

No. 4 singles Alex Davison completed her match against Amery player, Laura Satterlund, winning 6-2 and 6-0. No. 1 doubles team Alesa Paulsen and Elizabeth Ebensperger finished their match defeating their opponents 6-1 and 6-2. No. 2 doubles team Katherine Ebensperger and Jessi Kutina also won their match against the Amery No. 2 doubles team. Katherine Ebensperger and Kutina lost their first set 6-3 but won the next two 7-5 and 6-4.

The Unity/Luck team will next move

No. 2 doubles team Katherine Ebensperger and Jessi Kutina won their match against Amery on Tuesday, but were not able to defeat Baldwin. – Photo by Marty Seeger on to compete with Durand on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Unity/Luck takes over Baldwin court BALDWIN – The Unity/Luck tennis team beat Baldwin 6-1 during the match on Thursday, Sept. 4.

No. 1 singles player Stephanie

Kothlow and No. 3 singles player Christine Franzel both shut out their Baldwin opponents, 6-0 and 6-0. No. 2 singles player Lexie Kothlow won her match, 6-2 and 6-4. No. 4 singles player Alex Davison took her match, 6-1 and 62.

No. 1 doubles Alesa Paulsen and

Elizabeth Ebensperger defeated their Baldwin opponents 6-4 and 6-1. No. 3 doubles Maddie Anderson and Katie Petzel won their match 6-0 and 6-2. The No. 2 doubles team kept it close, but was defeated, 7-5 and 6-3.

Webster boys continue to dominate field Unity came in 10th place with a time of 20:16.4 The St. Croix Falls team place second despite not having a teammate finish in the top 10. The Unity team placed third.

Lady Saints take first

by Sherill Summer WEBSTER – The Webster boys crosscountry team continued to dominate the field at an invitational hosted by Webster on Tuesday, Sept. 9. As with the last two invitationals, Webster boys swept the first seven spots and took eight of the first nine. The team easily took home the first-place trophy.

Coach Roy Ward commented that he couldn’t be happier. However, they are not letting the success of the team go to their head because the next meet at Rice Lake Tuesday, Sept. 16, should provide some good competition, as they are running against teams they have not met yet this year.

Ward went on to say that competition among the Webster boys is keeping things interesting.

For example, Quentin Johnson took second place with a time of 18:25.1, and Joey Erickson took third with a time of 18:31.9 on Tuesday. It is the top finish for both this year.

Jack Taylor, a sophomore, took first place for the third time this year with a time of 17:42.1.

Brandon Degner from Shell Lake came in eighth place with a time of 19:45.0, and Dennis McKinney from

Girls results The Shell Lake cross-country team returned to Webster for the first time in a couple of years, and coach Sara Bradley was pleased with the results.

Senior Paula Burton from Shell Lake took first place for the girls with a time of 17:58.6, her best time this year and her first, first-place medal in high school cross country.

Bailey Bergman of St. Croix Falls placed second with a time of 18:06.7 and Kayce Rachner from Webster placed third with a time of 18:37.4.

Overall as a team, St. Croix Falls took the first-place trophy, capturing six of the top 10 positions.

Webster, the only other complete team, placed second, capturing three of the top ten positions.

LEFT: The St. Croix Falls girls captured six of the top 10 positions during the Webster cross-country invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Saints took home the first-place trophy. – Photo by Jennifer Clemins

Webster Cross-Country Invitational - Tuesday, Sept. 9 Place

Boys Teams

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Webster St. Croix Falls Unity

Boys Overall Individuals Place Finisher 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Jack Taylor Quentin Johnson Joey Erickson Bryan Krause Nick Krinkie Chaz Heinz Devin Greene Brandon Degner J T. Elmgren Dennis McKinney

Time

17:42.1 18:25.1 18:31.9 18:35.4 18:45.0 19:14.8 19:36.5 19:45.0 19:51.3 20:16.4

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Tim Sundstrom Brad Krause Alex Frey Nathan Gravesen Adam Rinnman Mickey Muller Rashaud Kelash Ben Anderson Taylor Heinz Steven Krueger Paul Mueller Alec Larson Jim Erickson Kyle Christensen Tim Lusk Trevor Fontaine Cody Isaacson Ben Butenhoff

20:37.5 20:42.1 21:09.2 21:15.6 21:37.8 21:51.5 22:07.1 22:09.9 22:10.6 22:24.6 22:39.2 22:43.9 22:48.3 22:50.3 22:59.9 23:02.0 23:31.6 23:37.0

Webster Webster St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Webster Unity St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Webster Unity Unity Unity Webster St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Webster Webster Shell Lake

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Tyler Bublitz Connor Nelson Christian Wolfe Mitchell Johnston Alex Anderson Chris Eisen Brady Peterson Matthew Rude

Place 1 2

23:49.6 24:34.5 24:54.3 26:02.3 26:02.5 27:05.3 29:02.9 29:37.8

Unity St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Unity St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Unity St. Croix Falls

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St. Croix Falls Webster

Girls Overall Individuals Place Finisher

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Paula Burton

Team 17:58.6

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Bailey Bergmann Kayce Rachner Shaina Pardun Kim Culver Meghan Smith Rose Kopecky Kelsey Willow Ashley Bollig Tashina Martinson Brittany Bess Abbie Granzin Olivia Kopecky Jessica Raboin Brittany Bublitz Pare Seephung Carley Martin

18:06.7 18:37.4 19:08.1 19:53.5 20:28.2 20:42.3 21:20.1 21:24.9 22:13.3 22:26.5 22:27.9 23:04.6 23:34.9 27:11.2 27:42.8 28:34.4

St. Croix Falls Webster Webster St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Webster St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Shell Lake Webster Unity Unity Webster St. Croix Falls

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Shaina Pardun (L) and Jack Taylor (R) are two of the many Webster runners that Jim Muus goes to watch compete at every meet. Pardun placed fourth, and Taylor first during the meet hosted by Webster on Tuesday, Sept.

9.– Photos by Sherill Summer

LEADER S P O R T S SCOREBOARD SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL

Siren Ballpark Women’s League

Team Chell Trucking/The Beehive Skol Bar Smith Family Eye Care Coyland Creek Wizards Mauer Construction H Town Girls

Overall 12-1 10-4 8-6 8-6 6-7 2-11 2-12

Scores

Monday, Sept. 8 Skol Bar 10, Wizards 8 H Town Girls 15, Smith Family Eye Care 0 Coyland Creek 28, Chell Trucking 21 Overall 16-1 13-4 10-6 10-7 10-7 8-9 8-9 7-9 2-15 0-17

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FOOTBALL

Team St. Croix Falls Clear Lake Webster Luck Grantsburg Unity Cameron

Conf.

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Overall 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 0-2 0-2 0-2

Team Shell Lake Flambeau Turtle Lake Northwood/Solon Springs Frederic Bruce Weyerhaeuser/Birchwood Winter Siren

Conf.

1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-1 0-1 0-1 0-2

Overall 2-0 2-0 2-0 1-1 1-1 1-1 0-1 0-1 0-2

Small Lakeland Conference

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Friday, Sept. 5 Webster 66, Clayton 8 Luck 27, Cornell 6 St. Croix Falls 13, Lake Holcombe 6 Flambeau 33, Frederic 20 Cumberland 26, Grantsburg 22 Chetek 40, Unity 0 Northwood 52, Siren 7

Upcoming

Friday, Sept. 12 7 p.m.

Frederic at Siren Clear Lake at Grantsburg Unity at St. Croix Falls Cameron at Luck Glenwood City at Webster

Scores

Conf.

2-0 2-0 1-0 1-1 1-1 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-0

Upcoming

Wednesday, Sept. 3 Fur, Fins & Feathers 23, Hole in the Wall 15 Church League Team 25, Gjonnes Construction 9 Sundown 17, Pour House 1 7 Pour House 2 29, Century 21 18 Chell Well 30, Da Crew 12

Large Lakeland Conference

Team Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Frederic Siren Turtle Lake Clear Lake Webster Unity Luck Shell Lake Clayton

Overall 4-0 2-0 2-1 1-3 1-1 1-0 3-1 2-2 0-5 0-2 0-0

Thursday, Sept. 4 Frederic 3, Shell Lake 1 (25-19, 19-25, 25-23, 25-22) St. Croix Falls 3, Unity 1 (25-11, 25-6, 19-25, 25-12) Turtle Lake 3, Luck 1 (17-25, 25-7, 25-11, 25-10) Grantsburg 3, Siren 0 (25-6, 25-8, 25-18) Tuesday, Sept. 9 St. Croix Falls 3, Turtle Lake 0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-20) Siren 3, Luck 2 (25-9, 22-25, 27-29, 28-26, 15-13) Clear Lake 3, Webster 1 (25-15, 25-19, 15-25, 25-23) Grantsburg 3, Shell Lake 0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-20)

Siren Ballpark Men’s League

Team Sundown Chell Well Pour House 1 Hole in the Wall Church League Team Century 21 Fur, Fins & Feathers Pour House 2 Gjonnes Construction Da Crew

VOLLEYBALL

West Lakeland Conference

Thursday, Sept. 11 7:30 p.m. Webster at Frederic Siren at St. Croix Falls Clear Lake at Unity Luck at Shell Lake Saturday, Sept. 12 10 a.m.

Frederic at Grantsburg Webster at Grantsburg Siren at Chetek Tuesday, Sept. 16 7:30 p.m. Frederic at Unity St. Croix Falls at Shell Lake Grantsburg at Webster Siren at Clayton

CROSS COUNTRY Upcoming

Thursday, Sept. 11 4:30 p.m. Frederic at Cameron St. Croix Falls at Cameron Luck/Unity at Cameron Grantsburg at Cameron Saturday, Sept. 13 10 a.m.

Frederic at Glenwood City Grantsburg at Glenwood City Tuesday, Sept. 16 4:15 p.m. Frederic at Rice Lake St. Croix Falls at Rice Lake Luck/Unity at Rice Lake Grantsburg at Rice Lake Webster at Rice Lake

TENNIS

Upcoming

Thursday, Sept. 11 4:15 p.m. Unity/Luck at Durand Tuesday, Sept. 16 4:15 p.m. Bloomer at Unity

GIRLS GOLF Upcoming

Thursday, Sept. 11 4 p.m.

Luck/Unity at New Richmond St. Croix Falls at New Richmond Monday, Sept. 15 9 a.m.

St. Croix Falls at Luck

Last year’s Webster cross-country coach Jim Muus suffered a stroke at the end of June this year.

He is recovering and has been present at every cross-country meet cheering on his team. Muus hopes to return to teaching and coaching soon. – Photo by Julia Summer

PREPS

by Marty Seeger ELLSWORTH – The Luck/Unity golf team played to average scores on Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Ellsworth, finishing one stroke ahead of the last-place Prescott team. Jenelle Larson made some key improvements by breaking a score of 90 for the very first time.

“All of them are working very hard to improve,” said coach Ron Steen.

Meanwhile the St. Croix Falls Golfers finished second behind BaldwinWoodville, who had 186 strokes to the Saints 189. Jenny Benoy tied with Jessica Williams of New Richmond with a 41. Marissa Campeau shot a 42.

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NAME: Zach Quigley SCHOOL: Webster YEAR: Senior COMMENTS: Tiger Senior Zach Quigley scored four of Webster’s touchdowns during their game against the Clayton Bears on Friday, Sept. 5.

He had a total of 61 rushing yards and 77 kickoff return yards. Quigley had Zach Quigley one solo tackle, one assisted tackle and one sack. – Brenda Sommerfeld

NAME: Amanda Larson SCHOOL: St. Croix Falls YEAR: Senior COMMENTS: Senior Amanda Larson was the Saints leading attacker at the net with 17 kills against Turtle Lake on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Larson also had seven digs for the St. Croix Falls team.

They took the three games against Turtle Lake 25-15, 25-21 and 25-20.

–Brenda Sommerfeld

The Swami’s legions of loyal readers were disappointed when his weekly offering failed to appear in last week’s Leader. It turns out that he had misread the schedule and The erroneously Swami included a Sept.

12 matchup in THE SWAMI his list of Sept. 5 predictions. As a result, the able, but caut i o u s , Leader sports department opted to withhold the entire column in an effort to make the Swami appear less inept than he usually appears.

“But I cannot tell a lie,” the Swami said last Saturday morning. “I was 42 in the correct matchups which I did submit, missing only on the Grantsburg and Frederic games,” So that means our hippie hero stands at 10-3 after two weeks for a respectable success rate of 77 percent.

For years, the Swami has been known as the “Father of Prognosticating” in this region and now with the above “ I cannot tell a lie” declaration, he has taken on the persona of another great American icon. “Believe me, I’m flattered when people compare me to George

Washington,” he added, while plucking four geese which he proudly claimed to have bagged with one shot. (A pot shot? Come on, Swami, where’s the sportsmanship in that?

George Washington would’ve scared them up and made them fly.)

PREDICTS

Amanda Larson

This week’s games: Frederic 50, Siren 6 – The Vikes decide that 50 is enough.

Grantsburg 30, Clear Lake 16 – This week the Pirates will jump off to a good start and snag win No. 1.

Luck 28, Cameron 0 – The Comets have been outscored 102-6 in their two games, and the Cards will add to their misery.

St. Croix Falls 24, Unity 6 – Saints players should relax and fully enjoy this week’s homecoming activities, because this will be an easy win. No doubt the dance will be really fun after their record becomes 3-0.

Glenwood City 26, Webster 14 – This could be a good game. It’s been a couple of years since the Tigers started 2-0 and the rejuvenated Black ‘n Orange think they can make it three straight.

New Richmond 22, Osceola 20 – This will be an exciting football game.

Lake Linden, Mich., 32, Washburn 12 – The Castle Guards drop to 1-2 on the season, all versus Wolverine foes.

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

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Tigers ready to turn the tables Senior football players for Glenwood City have been involved in compiling a 23-8 overall record and a 2007 conference championship during their three years in uniform while their coun- THE SPORTS terparts in Webster have been 3-23 during the same time frame. But both teams will come into Friday’s clash at Webster with 2-0 marks and with the fired-up Tigers having a legitimate shot at pulling off what many might consider an upset.

Expect the black and orange running back tandem of Zach Quigley and Dan Pope to give the Hilltopper defense fits and for coach Jeromie Voeltz’s charges to greet Unity next Friday with a sterling 3-0 record. (The Swami says otherwise elsewhere on these pages, but he doesn’t know what he’s talking about).

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Hoop coach exits; Heads back to school.

Frederic’s boys basketball coach Ben Nelson has resigned his position at FHS in order to return to college to complete a master’s degree.

Nelson, of course, was a star Viking athlete back in the 1990s and if my information is accurate, the only FHS alumni boys cager to man the top spot on the Frederic bench. The highlight of Nelson’s relatively brief head coaching career was his team’s 14-9 record and regional final appearance back in 2005 led by the Twin Towers of Brian Clausen and Ben Chenal.

The rumor mill has been abuzz in bars, cafes, craft shops, and farmers markets ever since Nelson made his announcement, with names like Brock Brunberg, Duane Wisse, Ray Draxler and Dennis Anderson being thrown around by pundits and speculators who are wondering who will succeed Nelson.

Incidentally, Nelson’s advanced degree will be in sport and exercise psychology. (And how does that make you feel?)

Nice Start for Broadway Brett The jury is still out on Aaron Rodgers who was unspectacular but quite serviceable in Our Pack’s opening night win over the

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small game hunters, but bird hunters are reminded that they must pass on woodcock and pheasant until later dates. And of course archers will take to the woods in pursuit of the plentiful white-tailed deer. Get your hands on a copy of the Wisconsin hunting regulations if you don’t already have one.

Objects in the Rearview Mirror May be Closer than they Appear The Milwaukee Brewers have picked a bad time for a swoon, going 2-7 on this crucial September homestand heading into Wednesday’s matinee. Next is a 10game road swing, including a fourgame series versus the Phillies, who are nipping at the Brewers’ heels.

Expect the Crew to be barely clinging to their wild card hopes upon their return.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins are back to within one game of the high-powered White Sox, and they, too, have a make or break roadtrip on the near horizon.

Champ Goes Down for the Final Count It’s hard for most hunters to keep a stiff upper lip when they hear of the death of a cherished hunting dog. Last night a longtime hunting partner and a member of our South pheasant hunting Dakota entourage sent out a sad e-mail report stating that his 15-year-old springer spaniel, Champ, died in his sleep this week in a doghouse somewhere near Colfax. The demise of an old hunting dog never fails to bring a tear to the eye of the average bird hunter and when said death occurs on the threshhold of a new hunting season with the melancholy days of autumn descending upon us, its an even tougher pill to swallow.

The Happy Hunting Grounds of Wisconsin Saturday marks the beginning of the favorite time of year for many a Badger State outdoorsman. Turkey, grouse, squirrel and rabbit become fair game for properly licensed

Next week–Trivia returns.

John Ryan may be reached at jmr202@yahoo.com

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Second-annual Osceola Duathlon set OSCEOLA – The second-annual Osceola Duathlon is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 28, starting at 8:30 a.m. at Oakey Park in downtown Osceola. Held in conjunction with the event is the 5K run/walk, starting at approximately 9 a.m. The kids duathlon will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 9 a.m.

Athletes and spectators can take in several aspects of Wisconsin’s beauty,

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: Gold Rush 7, Chippewa Checks 5, Mark’s Girls 5, Spare-Us 5, Hole in the Wall 2, The Gutter Busters 2, Sandbaggers 2, Hot Shots 0.

Women’s games: Audrey Pardun (HITW) 193, Gail LInke ( Mark’s Girls) 175, Edla Meyer (Sandbaggers) & Dorothy Barfknecht (Hot Shots) 153.

Women’s series: Audrey Pardun (HITW) Gail Linke (Mark’s Girls) 504, Edla Meyer (Sandbaggers) 438.

Men’s games: Rick Benjamin (Chippewa Checks) 216, Don Hughes (The Gutter Busters) 214, Scott Morrison (Gold Rush) .

Men’s series: Scott Morrison (Gold Rush) 589, Don Hughes (The Gutter Busters) 555, Rick Benjamin (Chippewa Checks) 548.

Team games: The Gutter Busters 811, Sandbaggers 804, Spare-Us 800.

Team series: Chippewa Checks 2315, Hole in the Wall 2302, Gold Rush 2300.

Five strikes in a row: Don Hughes (5).

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Hacker’s Lanes 7, Miller’s Chicks 5, The Bottle Shop 5, House of Wood 5, Mane Attractions 2, AnchorBank 2, Thrivent Financial 2, Bye 0.

Individual games: Ramona Renfroe (MC) 213, Linda Giller (AB) 187, Kathy Java (HL) 184.

Individual series: Ramona Renfroe (MC) 575, Sandy Hacker (HL) 499, Linda Giller (AB) 480.

Team games: Mane Attractions 617, Hacker’s Lanes 603, Miller’s Chicks 586.

from the St. Croix River in Polk County to the quaint downtown neighborhoods, while enjoying the fall temperatures this weekend has to offer.

The Osceola Duathlon has very achievable distances for beginning athletes; a 3-mile run, 22-mile bike, and a 1mile run. Local community members, businesses and corporations are encouraged to participate individually or as a

two- or three-person relay team. Great prizes for age-group winners and relay teams. All participants receive a shirt, goody bag, food and fun after the event. Proceeds go to benefit the local YMCAs in the St. Croix Valley.

Register now and get the earlybird discount. Current fees are $45 for individual, $75 for a relay, $20 dollars for the 5K Run/Walk and $15 for the kids’

B O W L I N G Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1758, Miller’s Chicks 1677, The Bottle Shop 1642.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Olsen & Son 11.5, Great Northern Outdoors 10, SCVH 10, Bottle Shop 9, Hacker’s Lanes 4, Yellow Lake Lodge 3, Reliables 3, Pioneer Bar 1.5.

Individual games: Ed Bitler 261, Maynard Stevens 246, Don Hughes 236.

Individual series: Ed Bitler 660, Ron Skow 630, Brett Daeffler 625.

Team games: Great Northern Outdoors 636, Bottle Shop 597, Yellow Lake Lodge 592.

Team series: Great Northern Outdoors 1815, Bottle Shop 1708, Yellow Lake Lodge 1701.

Thursday Late Men’s Standings: Bazey Racing 3, Johnson Upholstery 3, Hansen Farms Inc. 2, Stotz & Company 2, Fisk Trucking 1, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 1.

Individual games: Gene Wynn Jr. 289, Ole Baillargeon 202, Doug Johnson & Dale Frandsen 201.

Individual series: Gene Wynn Jr. 650, Dick Coen 557, Doug Johnson 547.

Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 908, Fisk Trucking 845, Bazey Racing 838.

Team series: Hansen Farms Inc. 2477, Bazey Racing 2421, Stotz & Company 2291.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: The Leader 5, Pioneer Bar 5, Skol Bar 4.5, Frederic Design & Promotion 4.5, Hole in the Wall 2.5, Meyers Plus 2.5, Sirens 2, Junque Art 2.

Individual games: Karen Carlson 196, Gail Linke 192, Cindy Denn 190.

R E S U L T S McKenzie Lanes

Individual series: Karen Carlson 530, Gail Linke 523, Cindy Denn 476.

Team games: Junque Art 650, Meyers Plus 636, The Leader 624.

Team series: The Leader 1781, Meyers Plus 1741, Skol Bar 1649.

Splits converted: 5-7: Cindy Denn, Ruth Taylor.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Dead Eyes 5, CC Lupinos 5, GDB 5, Generation III 4, Skowl 3, Lakers 2, Handicaps 2, Schmidt House 2.

Women’s games: Jenn Renfroe (GE) 207, Kathy Java (LA) 200, Sue Wettergren (DE) 188.

Women’s series: Deb Ingram 517, Kathy Java 500, Jenn Renfroe 497.

Men’s games: Maynard Stevens (GE) 245, Terry Ingram (SK) 236, Eugene Ruhn (HA) 210.

Men’s series: Maynard Stevens 595, Eugene Ruhn 559, Terry Ingram 554.

Team games: Generation III 722 & 703, Skowl 698.

Team series: Generation III 2091, Skowl 2038, Lakers 1845.

duathlon.

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Tuesday Women’s Day Standings: Custom Outfitter 17, Gutter Dusters 10, Tomlinson Insurance 9, Kassel Tap 9, Hauge Dental 8, Country Gals 8, B & H Builders 7, Bye 0.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Greatland Trans. 13, Steve’s Appliance 12, McKenzie Lanes 12, The Dugout 11, Hack’s Pub 9, Glass Bar 8, Dream Lawn 7, Nel-LoHill Farm 7.

Individual games: Jim McKenzie 290, Norm Hansen 246, Jeff Lehmann & Rick Fox 236.

Individual series: Jim McKenzie 696, Norm Hansen 672, Bob Rettler 658.

Team games: (Handicap scores) McKenzie Lanes 1223, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 1171, The Dugout 1167.

Team series: (Handicap scores) McKenzie Lanes 3346, Glass Bar 3328, The Dugout 3319.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Harvest Moon 12, Edina Realty 12, Reed’s Marina 12, Davy’s Construction 8, McKenzie Lanes 6, Tiger Express 6, Hanjo Farms 4, Dalles Electricians 4.

Individual games: Scott Davison 269, Tim Katzmark 266, Bob Rettler 247.

Individual series: Carl Hetfeld 675, Dennis Kindem 672, Bob Rettler 668.

Team games: Harvest Moon 1071, Davy’s Construction 1057.

Team series: Harvest Moon 3109, McKenzie Lanes 2933.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Hauge Dental 12, Cutting Edge Pro Shop 11.5, Bont Chiropractic 10.5, Century 21 10, Hack’s Pub 10, Eagle Valley Bank 9.5, K.C. Electrical

8.5, RiverBank 8.

Individual games: Rene Strayer 213, Dawn Larson 208, Holly Gutzmer 195.

Individual series: Norma Hauge 532, Dawn Larson 521, Denise Donaghue 501.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Hack’s Pub 991, RiverBank 982, Cutting Edge Pro Shop 964.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Hauge Dental 2801, Cutting Edge Pro Shop 2783, RiverBank & Bont Chiropractic 2774.

Black & Orange

TNT Ladies Standings: Flower Power 3-1, Wild Bill’s 2-2. Cashco 2-2, Larry’s LP 1-3.

Individual games: Jennifer Kern (L) 172, Jan Carlson (WB) 169, Robin Willard (WB) 168.

Individual series: Sue Eytcheson (FP) 466, Robin Willard (WB) 449, Jennifer Kern (L) 443.

Team games: Cashco 882, Flower Power 837, Wild Bill’s 818.

Team series: Wild Bill’s 2415, Flower Power 2394, Cashco 2382.

Early Risers Standings: A+ Sanitation 3-1, Gandy 2-2, Hole in the Wall 2-2, 10th Hole 13.

Individual games: Lylah Nelson (A+) 167, Donna Crain (G) 161, Toots Ruedy (G) 153.

Individual series: Donna Crain (G) 439, Lylah Nelson (A+) 427, Toots Ruedy (G) 425.

Team games: A+ Sanitation 701, Gandy 692, 10th Hole 669.

Team series: Gandy 1910, Hole in the Wall 1907, A+ Sanitation 1898.

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Sturgeon still thriving in Yellow Lake for a harvest fishery, it takes a lot of effort, and there’s a lot of chance for missing the mark.”

For that reason, Peterson and some of his angling buddies helped the DNR by getting in on some of the tagging efforts.

“We’ve probably tagged more fish than the DNR has, “Peterson said with a grin. “We tagged a lot of fish for a lot of years.”

Damman said the tags Peterson used over the years, still turn up from time to time.

Catch-and-release ethic still strong despite rise in harvested fish

by Marty Seeger DANBURY – Everett Peterson has seen his share of sturgeon come out of Yellow Lake over the years. On Sept. 6, 1979, he landed a state-record breaker that weighed 135-1/2 pounds, but just 20 days later, John Procai of Danbury shattered that record. His fish weighed 170-pounds, 10-ounces, measured 79 inches and had a 39-inch girth. The record has stood for the past 29 years.

“We talked that guy into setting that one loose,” said Peterson as he looked out on Yellow Lake from a pontoonsized houseboat last Saturday.

Peterson said he and a few others eventually did convince Procai to release the huge sturgeon, and after it was tagged by the DNR it was released back into Yellow Lake.

In the company of five other anglers, Peterson was enjoying another opening day of the hook-and-line sturgeon season, which was shortened to 24 days this season. It was 29 years ago to the day since he landed his record sturgeon, back on Sept. 6, 1979.

Peterson has been fishing the hookand-line sturgeon season since about 1977, which was the same year the state’s third-largest hook-and-line sturgeon was caught. Lowell Ingalls of Webster landed a sturgeon weighing 116 pounds, but that fish was caught in the St. Croix River.

Since the late ‘70s Peterson has tried to keep a catch-and-release mentality on Yellow Lake, while at the same time

Everett Peterson of Danbury looks out on Yellow Lake as he waits for a biting sturgeon. Peterson is one of the early advocates of the catchand-release ethic that makes Yellow Lake unique.

Several sturgeon were caught on the opener last weekend, including this one held by Misty Rood, that measured just over 31 inches. A sample of bone was taken off its pectoral fin to determine age, but fisheries biologist Larry Damman estimated it to be about 5-7 years old. - Photos by Marty Seeger passing it on to other anglers—which has benefited the sturgeon, the anglers who pursue them, and fisheries biologists who try to manage them.

The fossil-like fish looks like something straight out of a book of dinosaurs, and can live to be well over 100 years old. Females don’t typically reach maturity until they’re 25-30 years old, and once they finally reach maturity, they’ll spawn once every four to six years from that point on.

The respect for a fish that endures as long as the sturgeon does, and the sheer sport of catching such a giant freshwater fish, is what keeps Peterson and others coming back to Yellow Lake year after year. It’s one of the things that makes the Yellow Lake fishery so unique.

“This is the only sturgeon fishery in the state where people fish catch and release. Everything else [across the state] is harvest oriented,” said fisheries biologist Larry Damman.

As anglers sat anchored in boats across the lake, patiently waiting for a bite, Damman and LTD Misty Rood conducted creel surveys throughout the afternoon, which is a follow-up of surveys that began in the 1980s when the DNR began issuing harvest tags.

Last year, Damman, Rood and other biologists were out on the lake trying to tag untagged fish, particularly the smallest ones because they are more difficult to tag during the spring spawning seasons, and because they could potentially provide information for 100-plus

years. Although larger fish are easier to find and tag during the spawning season, the best way to tag smaller sturgeon is through angling. Many of the fish tagged in the ‘80s, still turn up in surveys done today.

This year, biologists are doing less tagging, and focusing more on population estimates, which are primarily based on the percentage of tagged and untagged fish caught by anglers. But the surveys aren’t always easy, and it takes a lot of time and money just to manage the sturgeon, while still trying to balance the quality of the fishery.

“It’s just too hard to catch ‘em and be at the right place at the right time [to tag the fish],” Damman said. He went on.

“It’s really difficult to manage sturgeon

The fishing pressure builds Relatively few of the legal sized (60inch) sturgeon are kept, but a nearrecord harvest of 15 fish over 60 inches was taken out of Yellow Lake last year.

Damman says that while the Yellow Lake fishery is doing very well, there’s still some uncertainty if harvest pressure gets to be too high.

“If it doesn’t get any higher than that, yeah, I think the fishery can sustain that; but that’s based on a lot of biological assumptions that you hope are true,” he said.

Part of the reason for considering harvest pressures on fish is that seasons have become more stringent in the southern areas of the state, such as the Lake Winnebago system. Anglers from the Fox River Valley, and even in parts of Illinois, come from areas where spearing is the most common tradition, especially on Lake Winnebago. With such a harvest-minded tradition in those parts of the state, and zero bag limits being set, there has been some increase in the number of sturgeon harvested and registered over the past several years in Yellow Lake. Last Saturday, at least two of the 33 anglers questioned in the creel survey were from the Lake Winnebago area, with many others coming from Minnesota. Most anglers had no interest in keeping the fish, and were out for tradition and fun.

“We just do it for the sport of it,” said one angler in a boat registered in Minnesota. “Just to catch something over 100 pounds, you know, it pretty great.”

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When a sturgeon is caught, it is measured, weighed, fixed with a dangler tag on the dorsal fin, and injected with a tiny chip called a passive integrated transponder (inset photo). The PIT has a bar code that can be scanned in case the dangler tag falls off.

Bass size limit removed on Half Moon Lake POLK COUNTY – Effective Sept. 3, and until further notice, the 14-inch minimum length limit for bass on Half Moon Lake near Milltown, has been removed and anglers are encouraged to harvest small bass. The daily bag limit

will remain at five bass in total.

A recent fish survey documented that bass growth rates and size structure were poor compared to earlier surveys, reflecting fierce competition for available food, according to DNR fisheries

manager Health Benike.

To improve the fishery, anglers are encouraged to harvest small bass in the 8-to 14-inch range, which are abundant at this time. If anglers harvest smaller bass, bass growth rates and size struc-

ture are expected to improve over time by reducing competition for the available forage base. - submitted by the DNR

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At least 50 wood duck and bluebird houses were built during the Polk County Outdoor Experience Day held at the South Fork Sporting Club on Saturday, Sept.

6. According to Brian Randall (pictured) over 4,000 houses have been built by youth and other Polk County residents for the benefit of wildlife in the county, with the help of the Polk County Sportsmen’s Club. over the last 15-20 years.

Trap shooting was just one of the several activities for women and youth on Saturday.

Others included BB-gun and rifle shooting, trapping demonstrations, free food, T-shirts and outdoor cooking, just to name a few.

Carolyn Peterson explained all about the wild turkey to youth and adults alike, throughout the outdoor experience day.

Reis Covey of Cushing let an arrow fly at a standing bear, with a little instruction from Sherri Peterson.

Sturgeon/ from page 25 Damman said that about 99-percent of the anglers share those sentiments, but not long ago there was a 3- to 4-year time period where the only fish harvested and registered were by someone who lived over 100 miles away.

“I’d hate to see the season shut off, that’s what I’m worried about,” Peterson said. If they keep taking ‘em that’s what’s going to happen.”

Damman and Rood share similar thoughts and concern for the sturgeon, and advocate catch and release, not just for asthetic reasons and respect for the fish, but for scientific reasons, cost, and the difficulty in the overall management of the fish.

Shilo Covey (R) and Sadie Rau, (middle) both of Grantsburg, got some instruction from Scott Hansen of the Polk County Sportsmen’s Club on shed antlers and how to find them. Kids were also able to go out on an actual shed antler hunt in the nearby woods. - Photos by Marty Seeger

Biologists will no doubt be anxious to see what harvest levels will be at the end of this season, which closes Tuesday, Sept. 30. Until then, anglers such as Peterson will still be out as long as there’s a hook-and-line season, and the possibility of another potential state record.

Anglers do not need to buy a harvest tag if they plan to catch and release only.

But if they do intend on keeping the fish, they must purchase a $20 resident tag, or $50 tag for nonresidents.

Revenues from the tags go directly to projects for the improvement of sturgeon populations, habitat and research.

Kids were able to see a live jake turkey, during the outdoor experience, and hear it call back to them as they tried out their turkey calling skills.

Rob Smith (L) gave some instruction and information to Adam Elder of Clam Falls on the different types of traditional muzzleloaders. Inset: Elder takes a shot at one of the targets, with a plume of smoke filling the air.

Sturgeon getters on the Peterson boat had a great day of fishing for sturgeon on Yellow Lake. They managed to boat one smaller sized fish, but were hopeful the bite would pick up. - Photo by Marty Seeger

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Polk County sheriff’s report Accidents Aug. 28, 3:41 p.m., St. Croix Falls Twp., Hwy. 8, .10 mile east of Sunset View Drive; #1— DARREN T. WIRTZ, 36, Clayton; #2—AUTUMN L. SONNENBERG, 17, Cumberland; Unit 2 was traveling westbound on Hwy. 8 when she crossed into the eastbound lane and side-swiped unit 1, which was traveling eastbound. Unit 2 then fled the scene of the accident. A witness behind unit 1 was able to get the license plate of unit 2.

Wirtz sustained serious injuries (wearing seat belt) and was transported by EMS. Driver Sonnenberg was cited for operating without a driver’s license and causing injury.

Aug. 30, 5:30 p.m., Centuria (village), Hwy. 35 at 6th Street; #1—JEFFERY P. ROEMER, 23, Woodbury, Minn.; #2—TREVOR L. BAYER, 22, New Richmond; Unit 1 was pulling a boat and trailer southbound on Hwy. 35.

Unit 1 slowed for a vehicle in front. Unit 2 slowed behind unit

1. Unit 2 rolled into the boat trailer of unit 1, causing the boat motor to break away from the prop, landing on the hood of unit 2. Unit 2 driver was cited for inattentive driving.

Aug. 31, 11:30 p.m., Garfield Twp., 85th Avenue, 100’ east of 170th Street, JESSE T. JUDKINS, 16, Dresser, was slightly over the left side of the road while negotiating a curve. The subject overcorrected and lost control of his vehicle, which hit a tree and started on fire. Driver was wearing a seat belt, injured slightly/no EMS. Sept.

1, 8:33 p.m., Georgetown Twp., 160th Street/CTH I, .30 mile south of 175th Avenue, KATHRINE L. PEPER, 16, Balsam Lake, was traveling southbound on 160th St., pulling a gravity box full of wheat. Unit 1 attempted to turn into a driveway at 1675 160th Street, but the weight of the gravity box pulled the truck around, causing the gravity box to hit and break a power pole.

The gravity box did then tip over and spill most of the wheat.

Sept. 1, 11:30 a.m., Osceola Twp., YMCA, 933 248th Street; #1—LAURA N. NICK, 23, St. Croix Falls; #2—Legally Parked Vehicle owned by DENISE C. TOMLINSON, Dresser; Unit 1 was backing out of a stall at the YMCA parking lot. Unit 2 was legally parked, facing west. As unit 1 was backing, she struck unit 2. Both vehicles sustained only minor damage.

Sept. 2, 1:05 p.m., Alden Twp., CTH M/202nd Street at house # 13; #1—NICHOLAS D. FOX, 17, Osceola; #2—DAYNA E. DIAMOND-REED, 16, New Richmond; Unit 2 was southbound on CTH M, slowing to turn right into a driveway. Unit 1 was following behind, observed the brake lights of unit 1 but no signal and slammed on the brakes, rear-ending unit 2.

Driver of unit 1 stated he had been behind unit 2 for at least one-half mile. Driver of unit 2 stated her blinker does not

always work when activated.

Driver of unit 1 cited for following too closely because he was aware unit 2 was ahead of him and saw brake lights. Faulty signal should not have played a role in the collision. Driver of unit 1 cited for following too closely.

Other Incidents Aug. 23, JASON ADAMS, Milltown, reported the theft of his 1997 Ford Explorer from his residence.

Aug. 24, COLLEEN McMAUS, St. Croix Falls, reported a burglary to her cabin.

Taken were metal gas cans, an electric hedge trimmer, shovels, heldheld trimmer, 1950 Sea King 25 h.p. motor and a Craftsman push mower.

Aug. 25, a Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative employee reported that a large amount of copper wiring was stolen from an abandoned property in the rural St. Croix Falls area.

Aug. 27, ROGER NAGEL,

RR Cushing, reported a burglary to his residence. Cash was taken.

Aug. 28, a burglary occurred to the PAP’s GENERAL STORE. Taken were cigarettes, liquor, beer and food products.

Aug. 28, AMY EIBS, RR, Balsam Lake, reported a burglary to her cabin located in Sterling Township. Taken were bottled water, liquor, refrigerator drawers, towels, a window fan and pillowcases.

Aug. 28, DAVID ENGSTROM, St. Croix Falls, reported the theft of his 2000 Dodge Dakota truck from his property. The truck was later returned the next day.

Aug. 31, CAROL RETANA, RR Clayton, reported her 1995 Oldsmobile 88 Royale had been stolen from Central Auto Body and later recovered from a ditch on CTH J. Sept. 3, RONALD and JILL DILLMAN, St. Croix Falls, reported a burglary to their home. At this time, nothing is

noted to be missing.

Sept. 3, MANDI THOMPSON, Roberts, reported that a battery charger, CD, car stereo/CD player, jewelry box, TV and antenna and an Apex DVD player were stolen from a property located in rural St. Croix Falls.

Sept. 4, JASON BATES, RR Dresser, reported a burglary to his home. Cash was stolen.

Sept.

5, a fifth-wheel camper/trailer owned by RAY and MOLLY SCHNEIDER of rural Elmwood, was vandalized (spray-painted) while it was parked at the DN Campground, rural Balsam Lake.

Sept. 5, a white El Camino vehicle was stolen from DAVID ENGSTROM, RR St. Croix Falls.

Sept. 7, a vehicle driven by CINDY HOLDEN (Grantsburg) was vandalized (driver’s side window broken out/spray-painted) while it was parked on the main street of Cushing.

disorderly conduct.

Sept. 3, Curtis R. Clippard, 28, Shafer, Minn., warrant on failure to appear.

Sept. 4, Mitchell D. Vezina, 56, St. Croix Falls, possession of firearm while intoxicated, second-degree recklessly endangerment and obstructing an officer.

Sept. 4, Brice S. Moltzer, 18, Centuria, probation hold.

Sept. 4, Jimmy L. Waite, 43, Barronett, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.

Sept. 5, Christopher W. Fultz, 34, Dresser, disorderly conduct.

Polk County arrest report Aug. 29, Jonathan M. Merrill, 17, Luck, disorderly conduct.

Aug. 29, Mason L. Hutter, 28, Ellsworth, probation hold.

Aug. 29, Mark D. Laquier, 41, Minneapolis, Minn., failure to pay.

Aug. 30, Mandy J. Elton, 32, Centuria, operating a motor vehicle with intoxicated.

Aug. 30, Mike R. Causin, 43, Andover, Minn., disorderly conduct.

Aug. 30, David L. Risvold, 28, Lindstrom, Minn., disorderly conduct and obstructing and officer.

Aug. 30, Christopher J. Garrick, 28, Amery, warrant on failure to appear, battery, damage to property, bail jumping and robbery w/use of force.

Aug. 30, Bertram A. Parker, 48, Amery, failure to pay.

Aug. 30, James W. Milliman, 38, St. Croix Falls, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and possess THC. Aug. 31, Jeremy A. Beth, 28, Minneapolis, Minn., operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

Aug. 31, Mathew J.

Delander, 54, Roberts, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

Aug. 31, Kyle J. Melin, 18, Luck, probation hold.

Aug. 31, Joshua J. Pierre, 21, Rice Lake, failure to pay and probation hold.

Aug. 31, Michael D. Keith, 25, Siren, warrant on failure to appear.

Aug. 31, Linden J. Boyd, 19, Dresser, disorderly conduct.

Aug. 31, Jason D. Bottolfson, 28, Amery, failure to pay.

Aug. 31, John B. Bartz, 48, Red Wing, Minn., OWI boating, operate under influence of intoxicant.

Aug. 31, Juan J. Ruesga, 28, Eau Claire, operate while revoked.

Sept. 1, Lauren J. Peterson, 22, Luck, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

Sept. 1, Kevin A. Reindahl, 43, Clear Lake, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

Sept. 1, Richard D. Motley, 46, Luck, receive stolen property.

Sept. 1, Lawrence G.

Sorensen, 43, Amery, failure to pay.

Sept. 1, Eric W. Larson, 16, Amery, substantial battery/aggravated/intend bodily harm.

Sept. 1, Edward Y. Celaya Perez, 28, New Richmond, operating motor vehicle while intoxicated.

Sept. 2, Kimberlee D. White, 44, Egan, Minn., disorderly conduct and damage property.

Sept. 2, Jordan A. Johnson, 20, Milltown, failure to pay.

Sept. 2, Timothy A. Lehner, 17, Centuria, damage property.

Sept.

2, Michael J. McCollough, 23, Siren, out-ofcounty lodger.

Sept.

2, Sundance Johnson, 25, Spooner, out-ofcounty lodger.

Sept. 2, Sean A. Smallwood, 23, Grantsburg, out-of-county

lodger.

Sept. 2, Charles F. Sprick, 37, Grantsburg, out-of-county lodger.

Sept. 2, Beau C. Facchinni, 30, Amery, failure to pay.

Sept. 2, Pamela B. Larson, 48, Osceola, probation hold.

Sept. 2, Arlen J. Degidio, 20, Amery, warrant on failure to appear.

Sept. 3, Jason P. Steffen, 31, St. Croix Falls, bail jumping.

Sept. 3, Travis D. Coen, 29, Luck, probation hold.

Sept. 3, Ryan G. Clover, 21, Harris, Minn., probation hold, bail jumping – 2 counts, fail to report to county jail.

Sept. 3, Blake B. Frenning, 18, St. Croix Falls, possess THC and possess drug paraphernalia.

Sept. 3, Dushun U. Duvall, 30, Luck, probation hold and

Polk County deaths June H. Frandsen, 91, Aug. 3, 2008, Amery Isabel B. Johnson, 89, Aug. 10, 2008, Black Brook

Michelle A. Mikl, 44, Aug. 22, 2008, Balsam Lake Helen B. Hinds, 91, Aug. 27, 2008, Amery

Webster municipal court Eben F. Bildeau, Siren, open intoxicant, $109.00.

Adam M. Evans, Webster, OAS, $109.00; absolute sobriety, $298.00; underage drinking, $172.00.

Leslie G. Steinman, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $83.80.

Aaron M. Stroot, Webster, open intoxicant, $109.00; underage drinking, $203.50.

Nicholas J. Bremer, Webster, theft, $243.50, warrant issued.

Erye J. DeMarre, Webster, disturbing the peace, $109.00, warrant issued.

Matthew Matrious, Danbury, possess THC, $172.00, warrant issued.

Jeffrey J. Olson, Webster, nonregistration, $83.80, warrant issued.

John P. Polski, Danbury, damage to property, $298.00, warrant issued.

John Shabaiash, Webster, theft-rental property, $714.21, warrant issued.

Ernest S. Swanson, Webster, garbage, $109.00, warrant issued.

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Burnett County circuit court Deana L. Adolphson, Grantsburg, speeding, $160.80; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Tim R. Ainley, Grantsburg, possession of illegal sized fish, not guilty plea.

Amanda R. Alberg, Webster, speeding, $186.00.

Jon E. Alfhoff, Roberts, operating while suspended, $186.00.

Brittney J. Anderson, Mound, Minn., underage drinking, possess-17-20, $249.00.

Douglas D. Anderson, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Thomas N. Anderson, Duluth, Minn., speeding, $160.00.

William J. Anderson, Danbury, speeding, passing in no-passing zone, not guilty pleas.

Gail M. Asper, Cumberland, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas.

Susan K. Aubart, River Falls, speeding, $160.80.

Lynn S. Bachman, Eden Prairie, Minn., speeding, operating while suspended, not guilty pleas.

John K. Backus, Somerset, speeding, $161.00.

Michael G. Ballinger, Hastings, Minn., speeding, $211.20.

Matthew C. Batulis, Farmington, Minn., operate w/o valid license, $186.00.

Angela R. Beckman, Hayward, speeding, $186.00.

Louis F. Belisle, Webster, OAR due to OWI/PAC, nonregistration of auto, etc., not guilty pleas.

Leah J. Benjamin, Webster, operating while suspended, operate lg. veh. after rev./susp. of regis., not guilty pleas.

Bradley M. Berner, Grantsburg, underage drinking, possess-17-20, attend alcohol class, $249.00.

Tadeusz C. Bieganowski, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Mary L. Bilkasley, Hayward, hitchhiking on roadway, $135.60.

Patricia A. Blake, Naples, Fla., speeding, $186.00.

Patarick J. Blanda, St. Paul, Minn., fish with unattended lines, $168.20.

Kyle R. Boege, Chisago City, Minn., underage drinking, possess-17-20, not guilty plea.

Dustin J. Breitner, Mound, Minn., underage drinking, possess-17-20, $249.00.

Adam M. Broten, Luck, fail./stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Gaylen T. Brown, Grantsburg, speeding, not guilty plea.

Christopher R. Browne, Montgomery, Ill., speeding, license suspended 15 days, $280.50.

Travis D. Buck, Webster, possess open intoxicants in MV, passenger, $186.00.

Ericka Burger, Danbury, delinquent dog license, $113.00.

James P. Bystrzycki, Maple Grove, Minn., operate boat w/o valid cert. number, $186.00.

Jaclyn K. Carey, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Michael R. Carey, Grantsburg, imp. animal shelter strength-aft. abate, not guilty plea.

Mark S. Carman, Oak Forest, Ill., speeding, license suspended 15 days, $236.40.

Trevor L. Chase, Minnetrista, Minn., underage drinking, possess-17-20, $249.00, twice; disorderly conduct, $185.00.

Jacob J. Chell, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Pamela L. Chesbrough, Pine City, Minn., open burning, $185.00.

Shawn M. Chute, Grantsburg, underage drinking, possess-17-20, not guilty plea.

James D. Cleary, Brooklyn Park, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

David M. Conrow, Siren, towing w/improper safety chains, not guilty plea.

Peggy M. Constantine, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Valentine T. Coppo, Wayzata, Minn., speeding,

$160.80.

John R. Costanzo, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

William H. Cousins, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Stephanie A. Crandall, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $211.20.

Heather L. Culver, Webster, speeding, $160.80.

Michael L. Dahberg, Grantsburg, speeding, $186.00.

James M. Damian, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Nicholas A. Daniels, Brooklyn Park, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Lucas A. Davis, Siren, speeding, $186.00.

Fredericka L. Decoteau, Siren, fail./stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Thomas A. Dennis, Prior Lake, Minn., underage drinking, possess-17-20, $249.00.

Thomas H. Desjardins, Egeland, N.D., operating while under influence, operating with PAC .08 or more, driving too fast for conditions, not guilty pleas.

Jacob D. Didier, Webster, speeding, $160.80.

Lina Dietmeier, Danbury, delinquent dog license, not guilty plea.

Jeffrey J. Doehling, Rosemount, Minn., operating while under influence, inattentive driving, operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas.

Stephen C. Doody, Leesburg, Fla., speeding, $186.00.

Patricia J. Dsouza, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Jon E. EggenBerger, Plymouth, Minn., fish w/o license, NR, $192.20.

Robert G. Evans, Grantsburg, speeding, $160.80.

Richard Feeney, Shell Lake, delinquent dog license, $138.00 3 times.

Jenna S. Fickbohm, Grantsburg, speeding, not guilty plea.

Jordin D. Filas, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Richard A. Firkus, Woodburg, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Gregory M. Fisk, North Branch, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Joseph R. Fjerstad, Minneapolis, Minn., underage drinking, possess-17-20, $249.00; Disorderly conduct, $185.00.

James J. Flannery, Edina, Minn., operating boat towing skier w/o observer, $160.80.

Jamie L. Florin, Cottage Grove, Minn., jet ski – violate slow-no-wake requirement, $173.40.

Neale I. Flynn, Mexico, Mo., speeding, $211.20.

Nadine J. Ford, Webster, underage drinking, possess-1720, attend alcohol class, $249.00.

Robert J. Frederick, Superior, seat belt violation, $10.00.

John R. Freese, dba Whispering Pines Landscape & Design, Webster, vehicle equipment violations, group 3, not guilty plea.

Jonathan W. Fritsche, Centerville, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Tyler J. Gage, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Todd A. Gandrud, Elk River, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Katlyn J. Garlie, Elk Mound, inattentive driving, $173.40.

Thomas P. Garske, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $160.80.

Michael J. Geiger, Grantsburg, deposit or discharge solid waste on public or private property, <10 gals., $186.00.

Jeffrey G. Gerhardson, Siren, speeding, $160.80.

Thomas E. Gladis, White Bear Lake, Minn., speeding, $160.80; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Natalie J. Goldfein, Chicago, Ill., failure to yield right-of-way, $160.80.

Daniel W. Goodremote, Siren, fail./stop at stop sign, $160.80; speeding, $211.20.

Robert D. Gore, Luck, speeding, $160.80.

Bradley J. Goulet, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Matthew A. Grade, Hartford, speeding, $187.00.

Arthur I. Hakseth, Siren, fail./yield uncontrolled T intersection, $160.80.

Laura M. Hale, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Robert J. Hall, Owatonna, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Michael A. Hamann, Cordova, Tenn., operating while under influence, license revoked 6 mo., alcohol assessment, $793.00, driving too fast for conditions, $198.60.

Daniel T. Hartnett, St. Paul, Minn., passing in no-passing zone, $198.60.

William P. Henderson, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Jonathon B. Hermandez, Prior Lake, Minn., underage drinking, possess17-20, $249.00.

Chad C. Hexum, Vadnais Heights, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Julie B. Hill, Frederic, fail./stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Scott W. Hislop, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., speeding, operating while under influence, operating with PAC>= .08<.10, not guilty pleas.

Philip Hoefs, Danbury, delinquent dog license, not guilty plea.

Thomas W. Hoffman, Shoreview, Minn., fish w/o license, NR, $192.20.

Jayne E. Hollen, Dellwood, Minn., speeding, $211.20.

Gregory E. Hollon, Grantsburg, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas.

Max S. Holmes, Wayzata, Minn., underage drinking, possess-17-20, $249.00.

Jonathan Q. Holter, Vadnais Heights, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Larry D. Holter, Danbury, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .08 or more, OAR due to OWI/PAC, operating left of centerline, not guilty pleas.

Gary J. Huck, Eden Prairie, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Jon G. Isker, Grantsburg, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .08 or more, OAR due to OWI/PAC, not guilty pleas.

Chet M. Jacobson, Weyerhaeuser, vehicle equipment violations, group 2, $194.00.

Emily L. Jahr, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Daniel S. Jensen, Albertville, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Carl M. Johnson, Stone Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Dallas M. Johnson, Grantsburg, operating left of centerline, $198.60.

Joseph A. Jones Jr., Cass Lake, Minn, operating w/o valid license, $186.00.

Williams J. Jones, Kenosha, speeding, $160.80.

Janice Carlson-Joshua, Edina, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Kit J. Keegan, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $211.20.

Dominick W. Keezer, Aitkin, Minn., underage drinking, not guilty plea.

Charles T. Keith, Siren, junk ordinance, not guilty plea.

Nathan J. Kersting, Webster, operating while under influence, speeding, operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas.

Daniel T. King, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

James E. Kirchner, Arkansaw, nonregistration of other vehicle, $249.00.

Garret S. Klande, Blaine, Minn., speeding, $211.20.

Gregory J. Kleindl, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $168.80.

Charles L. Klemz, Chicago, Ill., speeding, $160.80.

Kasey D. Knudson, Webster, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, operate w/o valid license, possess open intoxicants in MV, inattentive driving, not guilty pleas.

Shawn M. Koehnen, Prior

Lake, Minn., fail./obey traffic officer signal/order, not guilty plea.

Judy A. Kohel, Brooklyn Park, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Steven A. Krelitz, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

William R. Kroupa, West Allis, speeding, $160.80.

Jesse S. Kuck, Ellsworth, nonregistration of auto, etc., alter veh. registration plate/sticker, operate motorcycle w/o valid license, not guilty pleas.

Kenneth C. Kutz, Minnetrista, Minn., underage drinking, possess-17-20, $249.00.

Muriel Olshansky Lachter, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Paul W. Laidlaw Jr., St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Chad E. Laman, Columbus, Ohio, speeding, $160.80.

Anthony M. Lamere, Grantsburg, underage drinking, possess-17-20, not guilty plea.

Michael D. Lane, Duluth, speeding, $194.00.

Micaela R. Larsen, Cumberland, OAR due to OWI/PAC, not guilty plea.

Alexander K. Laughlin, Lakeville, Minn., passing in nopassing zone, $198.60.

Rodney A. Lawrence, Shell Lake, inattentive driving, $173.40.

Steven R. Leafgren, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Jennifer J. Lee, Siren, nonregistration of auto, etc., not guilty plea.

Ryan D. Lemon, Grantsburg, underage drinking, possess-1720, attend alcohol class, $249.00.

Michelle A. Liford, Martinsville, Ind., speeding, $160.80.

James E. Lindell, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Maranda B. Lombardo, Clayton, speeding, $186.00.

Vincent D. Louwagie, Shoreview, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Frank E. Lowry, Prior Lake, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Steven M. Lozier, Grantsburg, operating while suspended, $186.00.

Richard H. Magnuson, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Jeffery J. Maher, Centerville, Minn., fail./obey traffic officer signal/order, $160.80.

Jessica E. Maldonado, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Matthew B. Marinello, Apple Valley, Minn., speeding, $211.20.

Dustin P. Maroushek, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Ashley R. Matrious, Danbury, underage drinking, possess-17-20, attend alcohol class, $249.00.

Michael D. Matzke, Madison Lake, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Theresa R. Mencel, Superior, speeding, $186.00.

Alisa R. Miller, Webster, inattentive driving, not guilty plea.

Laura L. Miller, Madison, speeding, $160.80.

Robert H. Miller, Skokie, Ill., speeding, $160.80.

Sandra J. Mills, Hayward, speeding, $160.80.

Michael R. Minogue, Shoreview, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Megan L. Moran, Hinckley, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Cheryl M. Mulcare, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Greg W. Nelson, Grantsburg, disorderly conduct, not guilty plea.

Elvera A. Neuman, Clearwater, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

David L. Nies, Rogers, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Elizabeth Marx Nimmo, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Travis A. Nordstrom, Webster, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, improper parking/standing of vehicle, not

guilty pleas.

David M. Noren, Mountlake Terrace, Wash., speeding, $186.00.

Tamara J. O’Brien, Waseca, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Jeffrey J. Olson, Frederic, speeding, $211.20.

Scott R. Oppenheimer, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $168.00.

Pamela S. Owens, Grantsburg, operating while under influence, improper parking/standing of vehicle, operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas.

Larae M. Painter, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $211.20.

Susan M. Patterson, Cottage Grove, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Brian M. Pautz, Elk Mound, fish w/o license, R, $188.20.

Eric. A. Pavicek, Siren, speeding, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .08 or more, not guilty pleas.

John H. Peake, Spooner, unsafe lane deviation, $160.80.

Kathryn A. Peil, Centerville, Minn., failure to notify police of accident, $249.00.

Darin Peterson, Barronett, delinquent dog license, $138.00; delinquent dog license, $138.00.

Gene H. Peterson, White Bear Lake, speeding, $160.80.

Kendra L. Petrashek, Shell Lake, speeding, $160.80.

Jason R. Pink, Roberts, speeding, $160.80.

Courtney M. Pirila, Alexandria, Minn., operate w/o valid license, $186.00.

Michael J. Preissing, Grantsburg, unsafe lane deviation, $160.80.

Marlys M. Ptacek, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Curt M. Rand, Webster, fail./stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Jeanne M. Reis, Siren, fail to follow indicated turn, $160.80.

Jessy M. Rex, disorderly conduct, twice, not guilty pleas.

Anthonoy E. Reynolds, Siren, theft of movies, not guilty plea.

Jellisa A. Reynolds, Shell Lake, OAR due to OWI/PAC, not guilty plea.

Sarah E. Ricci, Webster, dog causing notice w/o notice, $186.00; dog running at large, $154.50.

Michelle T. Ritzman, N. St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Shari A. Robbins, Phoenix, Ariz., speeding, $211.20.

Billie J. Rosauer, Webster, failure to notify police of accident, $249.00.

Anthony P. Sarracco, Cambridge, Minn., underage drinking, possess-17-20, $249.00.

Lawrence V. Schaefer, Roseville, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Rodney R. Schauer, Plano, Texas, speeding, $160.80.

Andrew R. Schliesske, Mesa, Ariz., speeding, license suspended 15 days, $280.50.

Denise D. Schoepke, Rogers, Minn., fail./stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Dianna L. Schroeder, Grantsburg, operate w/o valid license, not guilty plea.

Wayne D. Schultz, Siren, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .08 or more, not guilty pleas.

Todd R. Scott, Lino Lakes, Minn., operating while under influence, operating with PAC .08 or more, not guilty pleas.

Jerry Seaman, Danbury, delinquent dog license, $138.00.

Jeffrey T. Seeger, St. Paul, Minn., fail./stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Christopher H. Severance, Webb Lake, operating while under influence, operating while revoked, operating with PAC .08 or more; possess open intoxi-

cants in MV, not guilty pleas.

Jeremy B. Shaw, Cumberland, shoot bow/crossbow from hwy., hunt deer/bear after hrs., hunt within 50 feet of road’s center, not guilty pleas.

Nathan E. Smith, Maplewood, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Zachary D. Smith, Grand Marais, Minn., underage drinking, possess-17-20, $249.00.

Ted P. Sperling, Danbury, speeding, not guilty plea.

Ronald R. Stambek, Chippewa Falls, speeding, $160.80.

Statewide Surfacing & Construction Inc., Springbrook, vehicle equipment violations,group 2, $194.00.

Gene T. Stauffer, Moreno Valley, Calif., speeding, not guilty plea.

Hedieei J. Stensland, Stillwater, Minn., fish w/o license, NR, $192.20.

Zachary R. Stensland, Stillwater, fish w/o license, NR, $192.20.

James P. Sternquist, West St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Steven W. St. Martin, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Richard L. Streng, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Michael J. Strom, Grantsburg, failure to keep vehicle under control, failure to notify police of accident, operating left of centerline, not guilty pleas.

Alissa A. Sundberg, Duluth, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Jennifer L. Swain, Lino Lakes, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Nicholas G. Sweere, Bloomington, Minn., speeding, $211.20.

Donald G. Syring, Grantsburg, fail./stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Chad G. Taylor, Highland, Mich., speeding, not guilty plea.

Jill M. Taylor, Fridley, Minn., operating boat towing skier w/o observer, $160.80.

Thomas S. Teichmiller, Minocqua, speeding, $160.80.

John D. Thoennes, New Richmond, fish w/o license, R, $188.20.

Lori A. Thom, Minneapolis, Minn., fraud in obtaining a license, three times, not guilty pleas.

William R. Toppson, Mahtomedi, Minn., fish w/o license, NR, $192.20.

Marcus J. Tullemans, Eden Prairie, Minn., operate boat w/o valid cert. number, $186.00.

John L. Villella, Spooner, speeding, not guilty plea.

James R. Walker, Oak Park, Calif., speeding, $186.00.

Margaret S. Walker, Prescott, speeding, $160.80.

Cheryl J. Wall, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Sean R. Walters, Superior, operating while suspended, not guilty plea.

Douglas P. Wegener, Cable, fail./stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Jacquelyn M. Weiler, Blaine, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Daniel J. Wencel, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., underage drinking, possess-17-20, $249.00.

Nathan T. Whitty, St. Paul, Minn., fish w/o license, NR, $192.20.

Nathaniel E. Wolfe, Webster, speeding, $211.20.

John A. Works, St. Louis, Mo., speeding, $160.80.

Richard A. Wylie, Webb Lake, operating while suspended, not guilty plea.

Ross A. Wylie, Webb Lake, permit unauthorized person to drive, $186.00.

Jules J. Zappa, Webster, fail/stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Renee D. Zierden, Elk River, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Burnett Co. civil court Siren Children’s Center vs. Jon Knoepke, Siren, $1,537.00.

Siren Children’s Center vs. Melody Hills, Danbury, $822.00.

Siren Children’s Center vs. Erin Dahlberg-Fowler, Luck, $257.00.

Capital One Bank vs. Rose M. Burnham, Grantsburg, $722.00.

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Siren police report Aug. 28: Two Siren men, Bob Lee and Galen Daniels, reported thefts of 5-6-gallon gas tanks. Lee’s theft was from his pontoon docked on Clear Lake; Daniels’ from Little Mexico.

The Siren officer investigated a complaint at 7:50 p.m. that a Chrysler parked in David Ritchey’s drive in Siren had been chewed on by an animal, leaving teeth and scratch marks.

Damage had previously been done to neighbor Jill Tinman’s van. It was first thought the damage had been done by a bear, but that was later changed to a canine.

At 11 p.m., the Siren officer provided assist to the Webster officer in looking for several intoxicated juveniles.

A 21-year-old man was transported to Siren, but no charges were made for his being with the

juveniles.

Aug. 29: A minor two-vehicle accident took place at 1:20 p.m.

A vehicle driven by Shelley J. Ahrens, 42, Hudson, was rearended on Hwy. 35 by a vehicle driven by Lucille M. Chelmo, 88, Siren. The bike rack on Ahrens’ vehicle was scratched.

Aug. 30: Daryl D. Sheldon Jr., 36, Lewis, was charged with disorderly conduct and battery following a fight outside the Pour House. The Siren officer was called to the scene at 2:16 a.m. The victim of the fight was hit in the right eye, but refused ambulance transport.

At 1:30 p.m., Calvin Peterson, Webster, reported that he had found the green Ford truck that had been stolen from a garage on his farm. The vehicle was found on Old 35 by the west side of Main Street.

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Sept. 3: Grace J. Haines, 66, Siren, was cited for speeding at noon on Ellis Avenue and Main Street.

Sept. 4: Andrew Olsen, 37, Spooner, was cited for speeding on Hwy. 70 and Hanson Avenue at 6:28 p.m.

Sept. 7: William P. Deeg, 54, Apple Valley, Minn., was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35/70 and South Shore Drive at 4:10 p.m.

Sept. 8: A letter was written to Ryan Larson, Siren, regarding games not returned to Siren Auto Stop. Larson has until Sept. 19 to return the games, or he will be charged with theft.

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Notices Burnett County sheriff’s report Accidents Aug. 31: Laura E. Saied, Rochester, Minn., was on Hwy.70, waiting to turn onto Sand Lake Road, when a vehicle rear-ended her. Reportedly, the person in the driver’s seat, Derek J. Gratz, Viroqua, was lighting a cigarette and the passenger, Anthony O. Hendrickson, Soldiers Grove, was steering the vehicle at the time of the accident. There were no reported injuries and minor damage reported to both vehicles. Gratz received a citation for reckless driving and Hendrickson received a citation

for operating while suspended.

Arrests Aug. 23: Wesley J. Bearhart, 44, Webster, was arrested for operating while suspended.

Aug. 28: Terry A. Neuman, 50, Grantsburg, was arrested for possession of THC, and Orval V. Simon, 42, Grantsburg, was arrested for operating while revoked and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop.

Aug. 29: Terrence B. Rogers, 39, Webster, was arrested on a Burnett County warrant.

Aug. 30: LeRoy Gusman, 29, Chisago City, Minn., was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct following a fight outside of a Grantsburg bar.

Aug. 31: Michael D. Keith, 25, Siren, was arrested on a Polk County warrant.

Other incidents Sept. 4: Scott E. O’Brien, Siren, reported his wallet taken out of his parked vehicle. The wallet was later found thrown into his driveway, but the money was taken from it before it was returned. The incident is under investigation.

Burnett County warrants Joseph C. Hubbell, 38, Siren, arrest warrant – complaint, Sept. 2.

Ryan G. Clover, 21, Harris, Minn., warrant – failure to appear, Sept. 3.

Brandon C. Hugger, 34, Chisago, Minn., warrant – failure to appear, Sept. 3.

Curtis L. Martin, 48, Sandstone, Minn., warrant – failure to appear, Sept. 3.

Joshua J. Reuter, no DOB given, Frederic, warrant – failure to appear, Sept. 4.

Windy D. Salmon, 48, Shell Lake, warrant – failure to appear, Sept. 3.

Glen P. Taylor, 31, Grantsburg, warrant – failure to appear, Sept. 3.

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Notices / Employment Burnett Co. marriage licenses Travis C. Vogland, Jackson, and Erin M. Budge, Jackson, Sept. 3.

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Burnett County criminal court Kaun Nelson, 56, Luck, mandatory seat belt violation, $160.80.

George E. Phelps III, 38, Webster, fail to yield to a stop

for emergency vehicle, $312.00; speeding, $160.80.

Nora L. Helf, 23, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Nathan J. Kersting, 71, Webster, OWI, $665.50, license revoked six months, alcohol assessment.

Kristina F. Alwine, 26, Shell

Lake, issue worthless check, $309.00.

Sherman O. Hess, 27, Minong, issue worthless check, $249.00.

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Polk Co. marriage licenses Cherie Ann Brown, Ham Lake, Minn., and Jon Leslie Everson, Bone Lake, Sept. 2.

Amy Marie Wichelmann, Garfield, and Joshua Allen Flug, Garfield, Sept. 3.

Laura Beth Elmer, Clayton, and Michael Edward Martin, Blackbrook, Sept. 4.

Alyssa Mary McNeal, St. Paul, Minn., and Joshua Jonathan Hague, St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 5.

Tarah Lynn Liljeberg, Frederic, and Jason James Pearson, Frederic, Sept. 5.

Carleigh Renelle Nelson, Edina, Minn., and Kyle Thomas Sawyer, Edina, Minn., Sept. 5.

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Burnett County deaths Elizabeth J. Feurig, 94, Oakland, Aug. 21.

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Saturday marks grand opening for Luck’s new library Local author Julie (Henriksen) Bowe to be guest speaker

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — Seven years of planning and another of construction culminate this Saturday, Sept. 13, in the grand opening of the new Luck Public Library. Located on Main Street, in what is undoubtedly Luck’s most impressive public building, the library will be open this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Music and refreshments will be provided throughout the celebration.

A dedication program featuring children’s author and Luck High School graduate Julie (Henriksen) Bowe will be held at 2 p.m. Bowie, daughter of Kris and Doris Henriksen, Luck, is the writer of the Ida May stories, “My Last Best Friend” and “My New Best Friend.” Her books will be available for purchase and signing at the grand opening.

Also available will be limited edition Duncan Yo-Yos designed and built specifically for the library opening event. Only 250 yo-yos are being manufactured, each with a picture of the library/museum building on it. They will be sold for $10 each on a first-come, first-served basis.

The adjacent Luck Area Historical Museum, which opened this past summer, will also be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 715-472-2030 for more information.

Upcoming library events Luck Library director Jill Glover has

Duncan Yo-Yo Company, which had its headquarters in Luck during the 1940s and 1950s, has produced 250 of these limited-edition yo-yos for the grand opening celebration of the Luck Public Library.

The grand opening of the Luck Public Library on Main Street will be Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. put together a full slate of activities at the new building for the week following the grand opening.

• Monday afternoon, Sept. 15, from 3:30 to 4:30, boys ages 4to 10 are invited to Boys Adventure Camp, followed from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Wii love our teens Wii party for youths age 13 and over.

• Tuesday, Sept. 16, preteens from

ages 9 to 12 are invited to a Wii love our pre-teens Wii party from 4 to 6 p.m.

• Preschool story hour will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m.

That afternoon, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., girls ages 4 to 10 are invited to an American Girl tea party. From 6 to 8 p.m., the library will host a PG-13 movie night, with the showing of “What Happens in Vegas.”

• Thursday morning, Sept. 18, the library is hosting a Play and Learn Birth to 5 group (registration required). Later that day, from 4 to 6 p.m., the G-rated movie, “The Little Mermaid: The Beginning” will be shown.

• Coming in the next several weeks is: the Monday, Sept. 29, meeting of the book club to discuss “Last of Her Kind”

by Singrid Nunez; and the Saturday, Oct. 4, harvest dinner at the fire hall.

• On Saturday, Oct. 18, the library will host a live concert with world-class classical guitarist and Carnegie Hall performer Peter Fletcher.

Library on the go...

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — Saturday was moving day for the Luck Public Library, as volunteers wheeled and carried materials from the old building on Second Avenue to the new facility on Main Street.

The library has been closed since Friday, Sept. 5, and will reopen this Saturday, Sept. 13, with a celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (See separate story.)

Many of the final construction bills for the building were approved for payment at the Wednesday, Sept. 3, meeting of the Luck Village Board. Approved were bills totaling $25,475 for final payment to Clarke Construction, Maxwell Heating, Luck Plumbing, and A.A. Hanson Electric.

The project went well, said Tam Howie, who headed up the

library/museum committee. From the contractors point of view, he said, everyone worked together well and the results are good.

“It turned out super,” he told the board. “It’s a super place.”

He added that the building will have wireless Internet connection, a service that has been added since the initial plans were made.

Nearly two-thirds of the pledges toward the $1 million project (including a $250,000 endowment fund to cover operational expenses) have already come in, with the remaining amount pledged over the next five years.

Proceeds from the sale of the old library building will also go to cover the cost of construction. However, no bids have been received to date.

In the meanwhile, the village will be voting next month on a construction

Luck Library Board member Marty Messar and a young volunteer roll a cartload of books up Main Street from the former Luck Public Library so that they can be placed on the shelves in the new library building. - special photos

loan of an estimated $150,000 maximum that will be paid off as pledges come in.

First conceived in 2001 but put on hold after the Sept. 11 tragedy, the building project has garnered heavy public involvement since it was reintroduced in early 2005. Volunteers from the area, along with local organizations and businesses, have helped make it possible.

Recently, Howie indicated, the Luck School safety patrol indicated it would contribute a second donation of $500 toward the project.

During the Wednesday, Sept. 3, meeting, the board voted to rescind payment of a bill from Jensen Furniture in excess of $7,000 because the business was donating the materials.

“The donations of people, time, money and energy is fantastic,” Howie said.

Project manager Cory Scheidler of Cedar Corporation agreed with Howie’s assessment. “A lot of people put their heart into that building,” he said. “You can tell by looking at it.”

In the last minutes before doors closed to the public for the last time, Samatha Gore 12, Luck, uses a computer at the old Luck Public Library.

The new library on Main Street will open Saturday, Sept. 13. With Samantha is library assistant Colleen Allen.

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Mazda Miata owners from Minnesota stopped for a lunch break at Frederic last Friday. - Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

The Miata Club of Minnesota takes several group drives throughout the driving season, but their two larger rally trips take place the first weekend in May and the weekend after Labor Day. This year for their trip after Labor Day, the club stopped in Frederic for lunch on their way to Ashland, on Friday, Sept. 5. They chose Frederic as their stopping point from information they gathered at the Polk County Information Center. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

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St. Croix Falls Homecoming Court was named this week. The Saints take on the Unity Eagles this Friday, Sept. 12, and two of these people will be crowned king and queen at halftime. Pictured front row (L to R): Alex Confer, Jennifer Benoy, Tashina Martinson, Jessica Rohm and Sharanda Whittaker. Back row: Zach Zelinski, Zach Foeller, Derek O’Brien, Sam Schmidt and Josh Yunker. The photo was taken on dress-up day (called Halloween Day). A homecoming parade will be downtown on Friday at 2:20 p.m.

– Photo by Tammi Milberg

Miata owners stopped at the Polk County Information Center in St. Croix Falls before heading north to Frederic and Ashland last Friday. - Photo by Tammi Milberg

Many of the cars had personalized license plates that said something about the drivers and their cars. Summer fun is a good way to describe the club. There were 40 cars making the trip from Forest Lake, Minn., to Ashland to stay for the weekend. - Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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News and views from the Northwest Wisconsin community

H is w o r k te ll s a st o r y

by Tammi Milberg CENTURIA–It all started when he was a teenager. Loren Peper, Centuria, was known for tinkering on cars and always fixing things. His brain was always working overtime, according to his family, so it was ironic that he was diagnosed with brain cancer a couple of years ago.

Peper fought a courageous battle with the disease. He was given a short window of time from doctors, and beat those odds by leaps and bounds. He passed away March 30, 2008, but his work over the years continues to tell his story.

Pictured are Loren Peper’s children and one of his grandchildren at the display at the July 11 – 13 Centuria Memory Days antique tractor pull. Peper won several trophies from the event and restored many antique tractors in his lifetime.

Pictured are (L to R): Dan Peper, Angie Hoverman, Adam Peper and Adam’s son Jake Peper. – Photo courtesy of Don Rovney Peper built this outdoor train track in his yard about 10 years ago. His granddaughter, Jasmine Hoverman, is pictured sitting on it.

During the Centuria Memory Days annual antique tractor pull, a display of refurbished antique tractors was placed on the lawn across from the tractor pull.

Don Rovney, a Milltown man, who had several tractors refurbished by Peper, organized this display. This display was in memory of Peper, recognizing his many years of work in the area on antique tractors.

For those who aren’t familiar with Peper, he was a tractor-remodel expert, doing projects for many local farmers and tractor enthusiasts, as well as for himself, as a hobby. He would take an antique tractor and make it look new, yet

old. He worked on tractors for John Bengtson, Darryl Klawitter, John Park, his older brother, Chuck Peper, and many others.

“He did mechanical work for farmers in the area,” said Dan Peper, his oldest son. “He started with redoing cars, then went to tractors and then got into trains about 10 years ago or more.”

Peper was a farmer most of his life and had a dairy farm operation in Centuria.

His children and wife, Ella, said he didn’t care much for milking, and eventually he sold the cows. His occupation became more involved with tractor repair and remodeling.

When Peper was a young boy, his father bought a Massey 44. It was sold at some point. Then, years later, as an adult,

See Peper, page 2 Photos by Tammi Milberg Peper is pictured in his hot rod, which he built out of a damaged car. He removed the top of the car, made modifications and did the painting and decals by hand.

One of the tractors that was restored by Loren Peper for Don Rovney of Milltown. This was the “before” condition of the tractor.

This is the finished product of the restoration on Rovney’s tractor, done by Peper.

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Peper/from page 1

Loren Peper is pictured atop a Massey-Harris 44 Special. It is just one of the tractors Peper refurbished and is shown in the condition before restoration took place. This is a different tractor from the Massey 44 also pictured in this feature.

Peper tracked the original tractor down in Frederic. He bought it back, and fixed it up like he remembered it when his dad bought it.

“He was self-taught and was always monkeying with something. He could fix anything,” said his daughter, Angie Hoverman.

Peper’s grandfather was a blacksmith and he spent a lot of time watching him work. He made his own bicycle when he was a kid, from items he found at the local junkyard. “Times were tough and the only way for him to get a bike was to

Peper as a young boy at Christmas; he was already fascinated with cars and trains.

make one,” said Dan. “The biggest thing about him was what he did with what he had. He made homemade tools and would rather fix or make something than buy it.”

It wasn’t that Peper was cheap. He was resourceful. He enjoyed finding out how things worked and working with his hands.

Peper’s youngest son, Adam, said that his dad was always working on something and when people came over, he would invite them in to have a cup of coffee. The three kids said he loved to sit at the kitchen table and visit with people over a cup of coffee, and joked about how many Folgers cans he went through over the years.

Angie remembers being a young girl when her dad fixed up a car in his own way and made it into a hot rod. He worked on many tractors, and then he got into trains. He built a track for an outdoor train in his yard. He built his own model train station and did his own landscaping and buildings for his model train set.

“He got his first train when he was 12, at Christmastime,” said Adam. “He sold it to a guy in high school. Then later, he bought it back.”

Peper was a man who was always working on something and his family swears he could fix anything. He had a real love for mechanics. There were many photo albums of Peper’s work, and many pictures to choose from, and unfortunately, space is limited. This article is short to allow more room for the photos that really show Peper’s work and life’s ambitions more eloquently than words can.

Peper on his dad, John Peper’s, lap. His older brother, Chuck, is to the left in the photo. This is the original Massey 44 that Peper relocated in Frederic as an adult and restored.

This is a portion of the collectibles Peper owned. While he fixed real tractors, he enjoyed collecting the toy versions also.

Photos by Tammi Milberg

This is part of the model train set Peper built, putting many hours of work and creativity into it.

This is the “after” photo of the Massey 44 that Peper bought and restored.

It was a tractor that had been owned by his father when Loren was just a young boy, which he bought and restored to the mint-condition tractor pictured here.

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Stein new superintendent at St. Croix National Scenic Riverway ST. CROIX FALLS – Christopher (Chris) Stein has been selected as the new superintendent for St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls.

Currently the chief of interpretation and education at Yosemite National Park, Calif., he will begin the new assignment Oct. 19. Stein replaces Tom Bradley, who is now superintendent at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis.

In announcing the appointment, Ernest Quintana, regional director of the National Park Service Midwest Region, stated, “Chris’ strong background in developing partnerships with the private sector, local, regional, and national groups, and other federal agencies, as well as foreign governments, will serve him very well in this new assignment.

We look forward to welcoming him as a part of our Midwest management team.”

A 28-year veteran of federal service, Stein began his career first as a seasonal park ranger at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in New York, then at Fire Island National Seashore, also in New York. His first permanent position came in 1981, as a park ranger at Minute Man National Historical Park in Massachusetts. Stein became supervisory park ranger and public affairs officer at Boston National Historical Park, also in Massachusetts, in 1984 before returning to New York as chief ranger at Gateway National Recreation Area. In 1991, a return to Massachusetts as chief ranger and public affairs officer at Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor

preceded a move by Stein to the position of superintendent at the National Park of Americ a n Samoa.

Stein returned to the continental U.S. Christopher Stein to serve as chief of resource education at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tenn., before he assumed his current position in 2002.

During his tenure at Yosemite, Stein has had acting assignments as administrative officer at Yosemite and as superintendent at Nez Perce National Historical Park, Idaho. A detail opportunity to serve as coordinator of a Children in Nature initiative brought him to Washington, D.C., for four months early in 2008.

Prior to his federal service, Stein held seasonal and permanent park ranger positions in three state park areas in Utah – Dead Horse Point State Park, Bear Lake State Recreation Area and Goblin Valley State Reserve.

Stein said of his new assignment, “I am thrilled to be given this great opportunity at such an important American river system. It can be said that the whole way we view rivers made a tremendous shift

in 1968 when the U.S. Congress passed the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and established St. Croix National Scenic Riverway as one of the first river systems protected by the act. This is truly an honor to be given one of the leadership positions at such a special place. I am eagerly looking forward to meeting and working with park staff, volunteers, partners, and community members to help protect the nationally significant natural, cultural and recreational resources of the riverway. I look forward to getting back into a canoe again, and my wife, Meryl, is eagerly looking forward to kayaking.”

Stein, a Uniondale, Long Island, N.Y., native, graduated from Utah State University as valedictorian, with a bachelor of science degree in park management.

His wife, Meryl Rose, is an NPS ecologist at Yosemite. The Steins have three grown sons — Jeremy, 30; Matthew, 27; and Gregory, 25 – and two grandsons, and, in the next couple of months, will welcome a little girl from China into their lives.

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway includes the Namekagon and St. Croix rivers and flows 252 miles through some of the most undeveloped country in the Upper Midwest.

The states of Minnesota and Wisconsin manage the lower 25 miles of the St. Croix River to its confluence with the Mississippi River. The 92,735-acre park was authorized Oct. 2, 1968. - from the National Park Service

Take the loop NORTHWEST WISCONSIN Enjoy the Third-Annual River Road - Hwy. 87 Ramble, a celebration of the oldest road in Northwest Wisconsin. Saturday, Sept. 27, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Sterling-Eureka-Laketown Historical Society is sponsoring this “do it yourself” day trip. Along the approximately 30-mile loop, tour historical sites, view vintage autos, farm machinery and photographs. Select fresh local produce and baked goods. There will be numerous garage sales too. Take time to enjoy music, food and drink, and of course, the beautiful scenery and fall colors of the St. Croix River Valley.

When you get to Cushing, make a stop at the community center and visit the historical society Memory Room, and pick up a copy of the latest publication, “Cushing, Wisconsin History,” collected by Russ Hanson, the River Rambler.

Take in the activities at Autumn Fest (in St. Croix Falls) and head north on the trail that lead to the white pine logging areas in the 1840s, and was used by early settlers and shopkeepers as they headed north to establish their farms and businesses.

Maps and event lists will be available at the Polk County Information Center, Festival Theatre and sites along the way. For additional information - call Marcie at 715-648-5505 or 800-222-7655 or send an e-mail to selhsinfo@centurytel.net - submitted

Pedals and Forks: Café Moon Glow, Webster

by John Preissing.

WEBSTER – Is it possible that all cafes on the main streets of America are alike, nice but the same? Do they then really reflect their community or just what all communities expect from their local café? Pretty heavy thoughts, but since I am still not able to ride because of my broken elbow, it leaves me with more time to think.

If a criticism can be made that rural towns all have the same café, then Webster’s Moon Glow refutes the charge.

From the menu and service to the décor, it is quite favorably unique. The pleasurable meal was matched by the pleasant ride one recent Sunday morning.

Our lineup included regulars Carl, “the Hammer” Lindgren, Tim Wick and Jack Samuelson as riders and me, for just the meal. For one of the few times, Jeff Evenson was not with us. There are some nice clear routes to Webster and back to Grantsburg. The group rode out on CTH D, leaving Grantsburg by way of Pine Street and Benson Avenue. Once reaching CTH D, the group traveled all the way to the outskirts of Siren, before turning north on Old Hwy. 35.

A quite acceptable alternative is to take the Gandy Dancer Trail instead of Old 35. It is quite scenic, but be sure to buy a

Carl “the Hammer” Lindgren; Jack Samuelson, and Tim Wick, outside of the Moon Glow in downtown Webster. – Photos by John Preissing trail pass.

CTH D has a number of curving sections, which provide nice breaks from the monotony of a straight route. It is also seasoned with two nice hills to test the mettle of the rider. The first is a long ascent as one approaches the CTH N intersection. Be careful not to take N; follow D to the north and left. The second rise is to the highest point in Burnett

Carl “the Hammer” Lindgren, Tim Wick and Jack Samuelson at the Moon Glow in downtown Webster.

County, Carlsberg Hill. According to Elaine Olson, a longtime neighbor of the hill, it was named after a similar location in Sweden. She remembers the hill when it was a hill. “Back then people would ski and sled down the hill the winter and it was beautiful and green and full of tress in the summer,” said Olson. She added, that up until the middle of the last century, a school and post office were part of the area, just to the east. Today, Carlsberg Hill still provides scenic vistas to all corners of the county, but this is contrasted by the working gravel pit, which is on-site.

But, getting back to the route, one follows Old 35 until reaching Fairgrounds Road and turning east into town. One wrinkle in this route is that a short section had been recently seal coated and the pea gravel was evident. After an enjoyable 23-mile ride, it was time for our breakfast.

The Moon Glow is named after the coowner, Laurie Ament, who according to her daughter, Layla Frey, “was a hippy from the ‘60s in a small redneck town who was called Moon Glow by all.” The ambience is unique, with a variety of local photos, taken by Moon Glow adorning the walls. Her partner, Paul

“Tex” Cyms, was responsible for the extensive remodeling that the restaurant underwent from its days as the TRACKS. But, on to the food, more unique experiences awaited the group.

Tim chose the Denver Taters special.

This included a Denver-style omelet inside potato skins. He pronounced it delicious and one of a kind. Jack opted for fried eggs and country fries, saying “it’s hard to screw up fried eggs, and they didn’t.” Carl went for two eggs over easy and pancakes. “The eggs were just the way a person likes them,” according to the Hammer. Finally, I continued with my pattern of going with biscuits and gravy when possible, with two eggs over easy. They were great, with large pieces of sausage and nice creamy gravy.

The service was fast and probably needed to be. With seating at just over 40, the diner filled quickly on this Sunday morning. It was in stark contrast to the quiet, serene Main Street on an early Sunday morning. With the meal done, it was time to leave this most unique downtown café. Rather than return by the exact same route, the pedalers roughly paralleled CTH D, taking N. Bass Lake Road, Moline Road, and Black Brook Road west until meeting up with Ice House Bridge Road and turning south, reaching D again which goes north–south and east–west at different times.

The remainder of the ride would have been uneventful but for two experiences.

First, the group saw a coyote, not all that common. Second, Carl suffered his first flat of the day. It was the only thing that slowed him down. All riders made it safely back to Grantsburg along CTH D for the most part.

Because of the tasty meal and unique dining experience, the group rated the Café Moon Glow four of out five forks on quality and five out of five stars for being a special place. Although summer is rapidly drawing to a close, a few more weekend excursions await the group.

Remember, all are invited. We will see you on the road!

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The Yankee Robinson Shows

by Stanley Selin The Yankee Robinson Shows and Circus came to Grantsburg on Aug. 6, 1909, according to a news item in the Burnett County Sentinel. This was a big event in this area, and it was well advertised.

It drew large crowds from surrounding communities such as Trade Lake, Falun, Wood River and elsewhere. The first trainload of animals, elephants and material arrived at 6 a.m. One hour later the second train arrived containing all of the circus apparatus. The tents were erected by 9 in the morning so early visitors could take advantage of the morning shows and other attractions which followed the big circus. The circus posters advertised three rings and two elevated stages, with a double herd of elephants. The largest elephant, Tom Tom, was advertised as being 11 feet tall. The posters told of the the biggest lions in captivity, a herd of sacred cows and camels, 30 Salome Dancers of Egypt and 50 clowns headed by Big Yulivan.

Collected by

Russ Hanson

River Road

Ramblings

A crowd gathered in front of the main entrance to the Yankee Robinson Shows. - Photo courtesy of Doris Hanson An item in the Sentinel stated: “When a big wagon with the Yankee

Circus wagons and workers entering the area near the Grantsburg Fairgrounds. - Photo courtesy of Doris Hanson

Robinson Shows gets stuck in the mud and 20 to 40 horses cannot budge it, six of the elephants, Tom Tom, Dutch, Queen, Mary, Little Tom and Bolivar get around it. If the wagon does not move with these elephants, there is no use attempting anything else. So far, these elephants have never failed to move a wagon that has been stuck in the mud.”

Another source of excitement was the expected appearance of an airship at this event. A paragraph appears in the Sentinel with the heading Airship is Coming. It reads: “You have been reading for a year about airships and aeroplanes. You have read where Wilbur Wright has sold the aeroplane rights to the armies of France, Germany and Russia. The airship is now a certainty and practicable, so sooner or later some upto-date circus will carry one for the season and demonstrate it to the public.

Yankee Robinson Shows, at an enormous expense, has secured the identical ship that made circus history by flying around the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It will

A full-page advertisement for Yankee Robinson Shows appeared in the Burnett County Sentinel several weeks before the event. Notice the “monster airship” shown circling the Eiffel Tower. exhibit this machine and its workings before the people who congregate here on this day. This will be one of the greatest sights you have ever witnessed in your life and it may be years before you see one equally as great.”

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Home again, home again Thomas Wolfe says, “you can’t go home again.” He’s wrong about that. You can go home again…but it’s not easy.

I hadn’t been home for 10 years, and that was when my father died, and we cleared the house where he had lived for 42 years. I had grownup there, Abrahamzon returned home summers during my college years, and made occasional visits accompanied first by my brand-new husband and eventually by my three children.

For a long time I had maintained my own home in northern Wisconsin, although I always recalled my childhood home with affection. And now, like a festering sore, homesickness was driving me back to reminisce and taste again the delights of remembered paths.

As my husband and I approach the area, our eyes try to take in everything at once. But where is Charlie Hartwell’s barn? Why, I remember attending an old-fashioned barn dance there when it was first built. Where is the silo? Where is the cornfield? The latter is all grown up to scrub trees, not big enough to be called a woods, yet thick enough to block the progress of any plow.

And then we are near the driveway leading to my home, and it looks different. The land, yes, the land is the same, but the woven wire fence fronting the old orchard is gone. Gone, too, are the shagbark hickory trees, which had been very generous with their yield of nuts fall after fall.

Some of my old friends in the orchard are gone too.

I’d known about the Whitney crab near the gate. Of course, there is no need for a gate when there is no fence. I’d known, too, about the Russet apple tree, uprooted in a storm long ago.

The twin pear trees are still there, taller now, laden with small, hard pears. My father always picked them and spread them on newspapers on the floor in a darkened room to ripen.

The house…my house…looks the same, gleaming with a fresh white coat of paint on its familiar drop siding. But wait, there is something strange about it.

It looks bare, stranded in the middle of the green lawn. All the spirea bushes, all the lilacs, all the mock orange bushes which had softened its foundation are ripped out, revealing the tilt of the two front porches without the close comfort of green foliage. Gone, too, are the screens on the porch. I used to sleep there in summer, not moving inside until late October’s temperatures dropped.

And where is my oak tree, the one with the long limb stretching toward the east? Cut down, a victim of its own advanced years. I remember the swing there, how I swung as a child, all my children, too, delighting to go oh, so high.

Gone, too, is the sheltering elm by the back steps, without even a stump to tell where it was. My father measured his life by that tree, always believing when that old elm went, he, too, would be gone.

I knock on the door and introduce myself, explaining how my father was caretaker and gardener there all those years. He was responsible for two estates, as well as the part called “the farm.” I ask, “Do you mind if I walk around?” Permission is granted and I continue my journey of discovery.

A brand-new stable has replaced the barn, which burned down several years ago. It is a fine, impressive building with 10 horse stalls, horse-head hitch-

Bernice

Behind the Signpost

ing posts lined up outside and a horse weathervane at the very top of the long roofline. There is no hayloft. Gone is the pleasure of lying back in the fragrant, loose hay, taking refuge in my secret place. It was there I read “Girl of the Limberlost,” “Freckles” and all the Nancy Drew mysteries. Munching an apple from the orchard, I was only vaguely conscious of the gentle hum of a bee near the loft door and the spider spinning a web in the corner.

The fire had also destroyed other connected buildings, the garage, the oat bin, feed room and several units of the long, low poultry house.

Perhaps the biggest shock is the disappearance of the three greenhouses with their familiar benches filled with flowers and the baskets of hanging orchids. Lawn now covers the spot where they once stood. The potting shed is still there, but the clay pots, the flats where my father always transplanted seedlings, the bins of sifted soil are gone, disappeared as if into thin air.

Common sense tells me that it is no longer practical to operate greenhouses to raise flowers for the pleasure of a few family members. It is far too expensive in this day and age. Yet, I remember when my father put fresh flowers on the interurban in the morning and they arrived in Milwaukee within the hour.

The garden, too, has shrunk, as hired help has been difficult to find. I look in vain for the rows of currant bushes, both red and white ones, the rows of raspberries and strawberries, the mint bed, the prickly gooseberries. My mouth waters at the memory.

I look for the familiar and reach out to pick some Concord grapes, popping them into my mouth. The white grape vine is gone, and roses no longer outline the border. In the lane I find the last of the sky-blue chicory flowers and pick them. I can hear my father saying, “Well, if you’re so crazy about them, why don’t you take some up north with you? They’d love you for starting that weed up there!”

What did I really expect to find? Did I expect to find a little girl in a plaid mackinaw, stooping to pick up hickory nuts along the road, taking them home to a mother who could bake the best hickory nut cakes in the world? Did I expect to find this same little girl rollerskating down the long walks in the poultry house and into the greenhouse, carefully stepping over the water hoses curled up on the sidewalk? Did I expect to find my father sitting in his favorite wicker chair on the front lawn or washing freshly-picked vegetables at the faucet near the toolshed?

Did I expect to find a sameness…and discover instead…a difference? I try to superimpose the new images over the old images in my mind, try to absorb the new stables, the empty sky where trees once stood, lawn covering the missing greenhouses. It’s a short, one-sided battle. The old images have been firmly entrenched in my mind, reinforced through years of remembering, unaltered, unchanged. New impressions gained in an hour’s walk cannot replace those already firmly planted in my mind.

My husband and I get back into our car and drive away to go home again, this time way up north, but I cannot resist a backward glance.

You can go home again…but it will break your heart.

(Written in early 1980s) Until next week, Bernice

Serving women Veterans in Wisconsin STATEWIDE – In each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, the County Veterans Service Officer and his or her staff work to assist all veterans in finding out about and applying for veterans benefits. This includes women veterans who are equally eligible for federal and state veterans benefits, programs and services, including federal VA health care, federal and state veterans education programs including the Wisconsin GI Bill, federal and state veterans home and other loan programs, employment assistance, long-term care in the Wisconsin Veterans Homes at King and Union Grove, military funeral honors and burial in veterans cemeteries and more.

WDVA’s women veterans Web site (www.WisVets.com/womenvets) provides information and resources specifically for women veterans, including links to health clinics for women veterans and other important resources, frequently asked questions, registration for a women veterans e-mail update list and veterans service organizations particularly oriented towards women veterans.

From Sept. 26-28, WDVA will host Home, Work, and

School, the second-annual State of Wisconsin Women Veterans Conference, to be held at the Wisconsin Military Academy at Fort McCoy. The conference will provide information for and about women veterans, including federal and state veterans’ benefits and services, employment, education, health, post-service reintegration, and other presentations, workshops and static displays.

For more information targeted to women veterans, including the conference agenda and registration materials, see the WDVA Women Veterans Web page at www.WisVets.com/womenvets or contact WDVA's Women Veterans Coordinator Gundel Metz, a retired veteran of the U.S. Army who represents the department on issues pertaining to women veterans, at 608266-1312. To talk with a local CVSO about women veterans issues, contact the Polk County CVSO, at 715485-9243.

For more information on WDVA programs and services visit www.WisVets.com or call toll-free 1-800-WISVETS (800-947-8387). - submitted

Do you remember ?

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago Readers were urged to vote Democratic for Elroy Spangenberg for Polk County Clerk on Sept. 9, 1958.Dresses were on sale, 2 for 1 plus $1 at Windus Apparel, Frederic.-Range Feed Mill ads urged farmers to get your snow fence now to use as temporary silos.-Walt Disney’s “Peter Pan” was playing at the D’Lux Theatre, Luck.-“High School Hellcats” was playing at the Frederic Theatre.-“The Fly” was playing at the Auditorium Theatre, SCF.-A wedding dance was held at the Indian Creek Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Ted Butzler (Laura Grover) on Sept. 6.-Amery’s Fall Festival was set for Sept. 6.-A community party would be held to honor Dr. R.G. Arveson on his 50th anniversary in Frederic.-Heavy rains brought welcome rain to area.-A minor fire happened at Rommel’s Bar in Lewis.-A smorgasbord supper was set for Sept. 24 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Frederic.Specials at Route’s Supermarket, Frederic, included stewing hens at 39¢ lb., beef liver at 49¢ lb., sliced bacon at 59¢ lb., and book matches at 15¢ each.-Hagberg’s Federated, Frederic, had a sale on brassieres at 50¢ each.-Clam Falls Lutheran Church would celebrate its 75th anniversary on Sept. 21.-Obituaries included Katherine Phelps, Dell Maffit, Oscar Johnson and Anna Benson.-The movie “Andy Hardy Come Home” was playing at the Frederic Theatre.

40 Years Ago Specials at the Frederic Co-op Supermarket included chuck roast at 47¢ lb., peanut butter at 89¢ for 2-1/2-lb. jar., Hi Ho crackers at 39¢ lb. box, Colorado Alberta peaches at $2.89/crate and Banquet meat pies at 6 for $1.-Roy Nordquist sold personal property at auction, Sept. 8, of the late Hulde and Victor Nordquist, one block west of Moe’s Bait Shop, Siren.A dance was held at the Indian Creek Hall on Sept. 7 with music by the 4 Aces.-Luck graduate, Linda Norling, planned to attend a Canadian Bible Institute at Three Hills, Alberta.-Vandals entered a vacant farmhouse belonging to Gene Thompson in Alden Township, with many bullet holes in the building and furnishings.-A Grantsburg soldier, Sgt. Duane Strom, was wounded in Vietnam.-Specials at the Frederic Clover Farm Store included Crisco, 3-lb. can at 79¢, 20 lbs. potatoes at 59¢, bananas at 10¢ lb., and fig bars at 2 lbs. for 39¢.-Black Brook Dam is a gift of NSP to Polk County.-The United Methodist Church in Lewis planned a rummage sale.-The Inter-County Leader was short on paper and short on space for some news.-A wedding dance was set for Sept. 14 at the West Sweden Hall for Mr. and Mrs. David Riesen (Jean Schinkel), with music by Glen Anderson.-Central Supply Co. gave notice it had moved to a new location on Hwy. 35 (across from Ray’s Firestone, Frederic).

20 Years Ago The Milltown Class of 1938 held a 50th reunion at the Milltown Community Center.-Levy increase was projected at 12 percent for Siren Schools.-Public radio held weekly Senate forum.-Officers of the Friends of Harvey Stower were Bob Dueholm, Mel Madsen, Debbie Rosen and Clayton Jorgensen.-Highway rights of way were off limits for political signs.-The Lake Improvement Association, Inc. held its annual bean feed and dance on Aug. 6 at the fairgrounds pavilion, Grantsburg.-The Burnett County Airport was rededicated at the air show, which was attended by hundreds of viewers.-Nighttime golf could be the wave of the future.-Dr. Rolf Bjornson, a family physician joined Ramsey Clinic, Frederic.-Pam Ruck of Centuria was crowned Fairest of the Fair.-Polk County backed bill to cut property taxes.-Congressman Dave Obey praised committee action on dairy prices.-Luck’s cable company tower was approved.Obituaries included Virgil Glander, Walter Frazee, Leah Rand and Mervin Reed.-Also, Elmer Grund and Esther Sanderson.-Polk real estate transfers were listed in the newspaper.-Corner Cupboard Deli, Frederic, wanted help for cook and waitress positions.The 60th wedding anniversary of Roy and Hazel Bohn was celebrated Aug. 7 with an open house.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Hi, everybody! Blacky here, from Humane Society of Burnett County. Boy, you can sure tell that summer is on its way out, can’t you? The nights are chilly, and my oldest brother is a little slow to get on his feet in the morning. He told me that, except for potty breaks and walks, he’s staying inside all winter, which elderly dogs should do. If you haven’t already, now’s the time to get your dog’s house some fresh stuffing and make it cozy for when he has to be outside this winter. Colder days are not far YAPpenings off.

Six of my friends managed to find their way to a bigger shelter in the city to look for a new home there. Our Waggin’ Wagon still needs repairs, however. The bill could be upwards of $1,000 to fix it, I heard, so I’m turning to you folks for help.

We need our wheels, and any donations you make to get it rolling properly again would be greatly appreciated. Remember, your donations are tax deductible, too, whether they’re money or supplies. Speaking of supplies, that reminds me; we could use some bleach and also some canned dog food at the shelter. The shelter folks fool a lot of unsuspecting dogs by putting their meds inside a hunk of dog food, you know.

That, and deworming powder goes down a whole lot easier when it’s mixed in with some moist stuff. I don’t know where all these stray dogs are getting them, but a lot of my friends here are jam-packed with worms when they arrive. Worms are gross! And they’re no good for a dog.

I’ve got one new arrival to tell you about this week.

Cherry is a Vizsla mix, we think, and she was picked up in the Alpha area by Hwy. 70 and CTH M. She is a young adult and is very friendly and laid-back. Do you know someone who might have lost her? If no one has claimed her by the time you read this, she will

Blacky

Shelter

be available for adoption. I’m happy to say, also, that three of my pals have gone home to be with their new families last week: the two pups, Tiff and Dorito, and black Lab, Roxy. They were pretty excited, and so were their new families. I wish every dog and cat in the world could find a new home, but until people learn to spay or neuter their pets, I’m afraid that is impossible. There are just too many animals and not enough homes. I wish I could make more people understand that and be responsible pet owners. I can’t go around whacking people in the head with sticks until they get it; there’s not enough Blacky to go around to accomplish that task! Instead, I will just keep reminding folks and asking you to tell people, too. Visit a shelter sometime; you might get an education.

The kennel manager asked if I would send out a request: is there anyone out there who might be interested in fostering or housing large animals? Not large like me, but larger - like livestock large. Hooves, not paws. If so, would you give Lucas a call at the shelter? The number is at the tail of my column.

Once again, the shelter has kicked off its kringle fundraiser. The staff is selling Racine kringles for a donation of $8. They’re big - 22 ounces - and they come in a bunch of flavors: almond, raspberry, cheesecake, apple cinnamon, pecan, turtle, cherry cheesecake, chocolate eclair and chocolate chip. Your order and money has to be in by Tuesday, Oct. 28, and delivery will be between Tuesday and Friday, Nov. 11 and 14. You can have one for Thanksgiving, one for Christmas, and another to snack on while you’re sitting up in your tree stand! Well, maybe not that, or you might have to give it up to a visiting bear.

Anyway, they are very, very good and you’d be helping the shelter critters at the same time if you purchased one or two.

Well, that’s about all I have for you for now. Take care, everyone, and I’ll see you here next week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096.

Siren

349-2964

Brrr! How did you all enjoy most of last week’s early temps? I got up to let the dog out on Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. and I almost died, checked the thermometer and it read 45 degrees, boy that’s an eye-opener. Old Mother Nature sure is giving us a warning of what she has in store for us and it’s not too far away. Take a look at the gold finches; they are almost all sporting their winter coats of brown. Those that still have yellow coats on are a drab yellowish brown. The deer are also changing clothes. The beautiful reddish brown they had all summer is now getting to be a darker brownish gray. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we are in for a good old-fashioned winter with lots of snow and colder than normal. Better get out the long johns as you just might need them sooner than you think.

It’s here! This is the week of the Siren Methodist Church Annual Scandinavian Smorgasbord from 4 to 7 p.m.

Come and enjoy some of the great ethnic foods of many of your relatives. These were common in the old country.

Don’t forget, Daniels residents, the town board meeting was changed to Tuesday, Sept. 16, because of the elec-

Bev Beckmark

A girl, Autumn Grace Harmon, born Aug. 20, 2008, to Stephanie and Curtis Harmon, Grantsburg. Autumn weighed 5 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A boy, Ian Ellis Richter, born Aug. 20, 2008, to Angela Richter, Frederic. Ian weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A boy, Caleb John Rombach, born Aug. 23, 2008, to Robert and Renae Rombach, Grantsburg. Caleb weighed 10 lbs., 10 oz.

••• A boy, Chase True Stream, born Aug. 26, 2008, to Andrea and Darrin Stream, Harris, Minn. Chase weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz.

••• A boy, Tyler Joseph Moline, born Aug. 26, 2008, to Anthony Moline and Heather Palmer, St. Croix Falls. Tyler weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A boy, Jacoby Allen Mielke, born Aug. 28, 2008, to Greg

Wickman/Vazquez April Wickman and Luis Vazquez both of Ellendale, N.D., wish to announce their upcoming wedding on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at the New Life Assembly Church in Ellendale, N.D., at 6 p.m.

April is a 2002 graduate of Siren High School and a 2008 college graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration, management and finance. She is presently employed at Trinity Bible College as the administrative manager in the food services department.

Luis will graduate in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration.

The couple will reside in Ellendale, N.D. – submitted

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tions. The regular time of 7:30 p.m. still stands.

Sympathy to the family of Lee O. West who passed away Aug. 25.

There was a good-sized group for the September Siren Methodist Church Woman’s group on Wed., Sept. 3. After the regular meeting, talk turned to finalizing the smorgasbord plans.

Don’t forget to keep your eyes on the local papers. The harvest suppers are in full swing now. There are a lot of great cooks in the area, so stop in at a few and enjoy some great eating. These are great meals at a reasonable price and no cooking or cleanup.

The Democratic Bean and Brat Feed on Thursday, Sept. 4, at Crooked Lake Park brought out a good-sized crowd, even thought the temps called for sweatshirts and jackets.

The Kinship of Burnett County will be holding a spaghetti dinner/raffle on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Burnett County Moose Lodge on Hwy. 70, toward Spooner.

Birth announcements Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

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and Dawn Mielke, St. Croix Falls. Jacoby weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A girl, Emily Kristeven Mailand, born Aug. 30, 2008, to James and Sherina Mailand, Centuria. Emily weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A boy, Blake Nicholas Brannan, born Sept. 1, 2008, to Alexis Lowry and Christopher Brannan, Milltown.

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Born at Burnett Medical Center:

A boy, Gustaf John Wedin, born Sept. 8, 2008, to Daryl and Cheryl Wedin, Grantsburg. Gustaf weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. and was 19-3/4 inches long. He joins sister Kiersten.

Grandparents are Janice and the late Myron Marek, Grantsburg and Marcella and the late Larry Wedin, Grantsburg.

Great-grandparents are Bernice and Edward Melquist, Grantsburg and Carmen and the late George Marek, Grantsburg.

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Nelson/Peterson Emily Nelson, Fridley, Minn., and Bryan Peterson, St. Francis, Minn., wish to announce their engagement.

Parents of the couple are Kristine Pugh, New Brighton, Minn., and Ted and Becki Nelson, Maple Grove, Minn., and Warren and Joan Peterson of Frederic.

Emily is a graduate of North Park University, Chicago, Ill., and is pursuing a master’s degree in reading instruction at St. Thomas University. She is presently teaching language arts at Coon Rapids Middle School.

Bryan is a graduate of UW-Platteville, and earned his master’s degree in mechanical engineering at Johns Hopkins University. He is presently employed as product development engineer at Federal Cartridge Company.

The couple will be united in marriage in October in Roseville Covenant Church. – submitted

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Lewis

The weather did not cooperate on Sunday for the Lewis church picnic, but to coin to phrase, “A good time was had by all.” Phil and Sylvia Schaetzel have a big house and there was a big bunch of people there with big appetites and a big amount of food.

And as they say, all’s well that ends well. Also, the woods were beautiful.

A socializing potluck was enjoyed at Whispering Pines Camp late Saturday afternoon.

The 50th wedding anniversary of Marie and Bob Nelson will be celebrated this Saturday, from 1 – 4 p.m., at the Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church. Congratulations to them and wishing them many more happy years. Family members are planning the event, so the Bob Nelsons are in for some surprises. The food will be brought in and the UMW has been asked to serve it.

It was Communion Sunday on Sept. 7 at the Lewis Church. LaVonne Boyer and Sylvia Schaetzel helped Pastor Tom with the service, plus communion stewards, JoAnn Gibbs and Marie Nelson. Ushers were Linda Baxter and

Budge/Vogland Erin Budge and Travis Vogland, along with their parents, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Erin is a 2002 graduate of Webster High School and a 2006 graduate of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn.

Travis is a 1998 graduate of Unity High School.

A Sept. 13 wedding is planned.– submitted

Luck Senior Citizens Center I’m back! Yep, I’m back, finally. Aug. 1 I suffered a brain bleed and was flown by helicopter from Cumberland to North Memorial Hospital. I spent two weeks there, then I recuperated at my daughter Robin’s in Hudson. I have been on my own in my own home since Sept. 1, my birthday. It really feels great to be at home. There, that’s enough about me.

Now news from the senior center: Things haven’t been going too well at the center, but we are a hardy bunch, and we will survive. We have new hours and days. They are: Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Volunteers on Wednesdays, Jacquie Hutton on Fridays.

I am no longer working for Experience Works, so I will not be there three days a week anymore. I will volunteer when necessary.

Trudy, the foot lady, has agreed to be at the center the second Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Please call the center to make reservations, 715-4728285 or you may call me at 715-472-2803.

Remember, the center is available to rent for birthday, anniversary parties, etc. Please call me to make reservations or for more info, 715-472-2803.

With winter soon upon us, most of our volunteers go south, so we will be needing some help, with working and food. Call me if you would like to help us out. I think I have rambled on long enough.

Thanks again for your prayers and cards, cares and concerns, I am back.

Remember, when you are given limes, rearrange the letters and you will get a smile.

Bernice Abrahamzon

Cindy Brendel. Phil Schaetzel sang a solo.

No coffee was served after the Sunday service on account of the noon picnic.

The Lewis UMW will meet at 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday at the Lewis church.

Bible study and choir practice are scheduled as usual this week.

The NW Regional Writers will meet this Friday at 1 p.m. in the community room, Sunrise Apts., Frederic. Assignment: Write on traveling together. Welcome to all writers and wannabes.

The Indianhead Gem and Mineral Club met Monday night, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Luck Senior Center. Program: Silent auction. Potluck lunch.

The Scrabble Club is back on schedule now that the holiday is over. Every Monday at 1 p.m., with coffee and treat midway of the afternoon.

The Thursday morning book club at the Frederic Public Library is reading “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and will meet to discuss the book later this month.

Frederic Senior Center Monday, Sept. 1, Labor Day, we had potluck dinner and Spades was played at 1 p.m. with the following winners: first place, Lloyd Nelson; second place, Shirley Sandquist; third place, Hazel Hoffman.

We enjoyed our holiday get-together with a buffet dinner and refreshments in the afternoon.

Tuesday Whist was played. Coffee time and visiting was enjoyed.

Wednesday Pokeno was enjoyed with fellowship, refreshments and visiting together.

Thursday 500 was played, with the following winners:

first place, Ruth Johnson; second place, Carmen Marek; third place, Hazel Hoffman; fourth place, Arvid Pearson.

Friday the Pokeno players always enjoy being together.

Saturday we had sandwiches, salad and dessert available at noon. Coon Lake Park was the public event of the day with two fundraisers: Save the Pool and Brody Meisner to help with medical expenses. The day was successful.

The morning coffee time is a good way to start the day and all are welcome to join us.

Have a wonderful week.

Cloverton-Markville As summer winds down, everyone is busy out here in the little townships of Arna and New Dosey.

Lucy Downing and her two children came down from Duluth, Minn., to spend four days with her mom, Maria Starowoitow, recently. In addition to having a nice visit with Maria, they cleaned out a lot of old machinery from the farmyard and had it hauled off. Daughter Tania from Pine City, Minn., was part of the endeavor also.

A highlight of the trip was taking Maria to visit the Cloverton Cemetery. She was especially touched to see the grave of Emma Fornengo. Maria had not been able to attend Emma’s funeral and needed to say a final goodbye.

After a dental appointment in Pine City last week, Darlene Merimonti and her daughter, Donna, enjoyed lunch at the Grand Casino buffet.

With the help of daughter Heidi and granddaughter Danielle from Hastings, Minn., Al Wolf was able to finish extracting his honey. He then fed and medicated his bees in getting them ready for winter.

Al volunteered to be in charge of the wind meter New Dosey Township has installed on the top of our fire hall and is busily keeping a record of daily wind rates.

Askov Rutabaga Days were thoroughly enjoyed by Beverly and Ed Carlin. Shortly after that, son Jim and his wife Kay and their two sons, came from Zimmerman, Minn., for an overnight camping event in the Carlin yard.

Don Wickham, the youngest son of Cheryl and Gene came from Watertown, Minn., to spend Labor Day weekend with his folks. He and Gene and a couple of weekenders went four-wheeling.

Marlene and Don Mishler also had company for Labor Day weekend when son Jason, his wife Sally, and their children came to camp on the land they purchased from Lydia Mishler’s estate on Hay Creek Road. Jason and his family live in East Bethel, Minn. They all enjoyed deepfried turkey at the little campsite.

The next day, son Brian, his wife Robin and son Thomas, stopped to visit on their way back from seeing their daughter, Samantha, in Michigan.

Melvin Elliott reports that he is pretty much done with baling hay and now is busy hauling it in. He had 100 tons of hay all baled and on the ground. His wife, Eleanor, has been canning pickles and applesauce.

It was off to Brainerd, Minn., on Tuesday, Aug. 26, for Jan Streiff to help her good friend, Jeannette Hohmann,

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celebrate her 90th birthday.

Patty Koehler and Bob Brewster took to the road also.

Their trip included an overnight stay with daughter Alissa and her husband, Rick, then the four of them spent a day at the Minnesota State Fair. Patty particularly enjoyed the sheep-shearing event at the fair.

Deloris Schirmer was thrilled to watch a very young bald eagle grooming its chest hair up on a broken branch in her yard the other day.

Clint Elliott started his junior year at East Central High School last week. We hope he has a great year.

On the homefront, I also have been canning applesauce. We shopped in Superior one day and had lunch at the home of good friend Cynthia Martz.

Small-business counseling offered Sept. 22 POLK COUNTY – Free individual business counseling will be held in Balsam Lake on Monday, Sept.

22, offering specialized assistance to small-business managers as well as to those interested in starting new businesses.

The Polk County UW-Extension Office along with business specialists representing the Small Business Development Center will be providing the consultations. Anyone who would like to discuss plans for starting or expanding a business or who has problems in any area of business development or management will be able to take advantage of professional counsel. The individual appointments of up to 1-1/2 hours will be scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Polk County Government Center building in Balsam Lake on a first-come first-served basis. To register for a business counseling session contact Bob Kazmierski at the Polk County Extension Office at 715-485-8608 or by e-mail at bob.kazmierski@ces.uwex.edu by Friday, Sept. 19.

The consultations are held on an individual, confidential basis. There is no fee for registration and materials. – submitted

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866-4334 Our center and nutrition site was closed on Monday due to the Labor Day holiday. The Otis Taylor Post 96 American Legion Auxiliary met for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at the Webster Community Center. Danielle Stanton and Rachel Larson gave a report on the highlights of their trip to Figi, Sydney, Australia, and New Zealand.

They said that the week spent in Figi was the best, and that it rained almost every day they were in Sydney. In New Zealand they went up in the Sky Tower, which was the tallest building there, and they also saw a large bust of a woman carved in Opal, which they showed pictures of.

The auxiliary discussed plans for a Chili Feed on Oct. 17 that will be a fundraiser for money to go to WHS scholarships to graduating seniors; and the Nov. 11 Veterans Day dinner that the Legionnaires want them to cater. The beautiful sunbonnet queen-size quilt that Mercelia Studeman made and Dolores Lien put the backing on was shown to the members, and tickets will be made to sell, with the drawing to be at the Nov.11 dinner.

Eleven ladies played dime Bingo on Wednesday and enjoyed the refreshments furnished by Millie Hopkins.

She made a dessert bar with a new recipe and it was eaten up in a very short time.

Our friend, Harlan Pygman, joined us for the soup and sandwich meal on Thursday. He has been eating at the Siren center because it is closer to his home, so it was good to see him again.

Thursday evening pool players were Rod and Millie Hopkins, Ken Hayes, Harold Peterson, Chuck Lehman, Pat O’Brien, Dave Wardean and Earl Boelter. Gladys Beers, Carol Berglind, Theresa Gloege, Jane Wardean, Donna Lehman, Nancy O’Brien, Bernie Boelter and I played cards. We had a regular smorgasbord of treats and a generous dose of fun and laughter.

There was a good group of diners for Deb’s chicken and dumplings meal on Friday, and I was there too because it is one of my favorite meals. Deb was very thankful for the extra volunteer work Lily Gleason and Gladys Packer did for her in the kitchen this week.

Gratitude is extended to Judy Baker, Don and Shirley Doriott, and Wes and Norma Mauerer for their donation of tomatoes. It is wonderful to have all the fruits and vegetables that are donated because it cuts down on the cost for operating the nutrition program.

Our get-well wishes and prayers continue go to Lois Taylor; Pastor Richard Schrieber; Antone and Jeremy Gronski; Berenice Quernemoen; and Candyce Hansen who is now a resident of BMC Continuing Care Center, Grantsburg. Our thoughts and prayers also go out to the family of Grace Ruck in her recent passing at the Good Samaritan Home in St. Croix Falls.

As we hear of the damages and lives lost in recent hurricanes, we look at the size of challenges and have the temptation to resign ourselves to doing nothing: “Look at

Mary Klar the disaster that the hurricanes have left behind. Look at the evil that exists in the world. Look at the number of people who haven’t heard the Gospel. Look at the mess I’ve made of my life.” What are our few dollars, small faith, and simple prayers in the face of such needs? When faced with feeding a crowd of many thousands of people, the disciples of Jesus found only the lunch of a small boy. Of course, in the hands of God, the amount is not the issue.

As happened that day, blessing what the boy had and putting it to work, what God blesses and uses makes a contribution that exceeds expectations. The sweetest taste you will ever have is offering what is in your hand to God and watching Him multiply it and make a difference. God is more anxious to bestow His blessings on us that we are to receive them. “Then He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass. And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitudes.” – Matthew 14:19. “Not yesterday’s load we are called on to bear, nor the morrow’s uncertain and shadowy care; Why should we look forward or back with dismay? Our needs, as our mercies, are but for the day.” – Flint. See you at the center!

Amery Senior Center

by Susan Shachtman, assistant director

The leaves have started turning, the kids are back to school, and I even had to turn my heat on several mornings to take the chill out of the air! I guess fall is here (although not on the calendar) and there are lots of fun events coming to the senior center.

On Sept. 11, the Amery Public Library will present Fashions of the ‘20s at Centennial Hall. This takes place at 12:30 p.m. and lunch will be available. This event is open to the public.

In conjunction with fall festival, the senior center will be serving Pancakes Under the Tent on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon. This takes place in Michael Park and we will be serving sausage, juice, milk, coffee, and all-youcan-eat pancakes. The cost is $2.50 for children under 10 and $5 for adults.

It’s hard to believe but our second-annual Oktoberfest

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is less than a month away! This event will run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. We will have German foods, a beer garden and lots of entertainment. Mr. Morgan will provide music from noon – 4 p.m. and Jim Armstrong from 5-9 p.m. The Lake Country Cloggers will perform from 4-5 p.m. and the Lions Club leader dog will be here throughout the day. You will not want to miss this!

Clogging classes will begin again on Friday, Sept. 19.

Sheryl Keller will be instructing a beginners adult class from 10 - 10:30 a.m., a class for dancers previously enrolled from 10:30 – 11 a.m., and a tiny tots class from 1111:30 a.m. Contact community education if you are interested in enrolling.

We are pleased to announce that the AARP Drivers Safety classes will be held at Centennial Hall on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 13 and 14, from 1-5 p.m. The cost is $10 per person and you can call 715-268-6605 to enroll.

Dewey - LaFollette

Visitors of Donna and Gerry Hines Monday were Inez and Arvid Pearson and Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen.

Jan, Jim, Caleb and Hannah Schott visited Don and Lida Nordquist Monday. They also called on Hank and Karen Mangelsen.

Judy Albee and Don Schleiss were Monday night visitors of Beverly Brunclik.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen called on Dick Quinton Tuesday afternoon. Other visitors during the week were Sue and Roger Mroszak and Joyce and Jake Jacobs.

Sympathy is extended to Donna, Gerry, Nina and Lawrence Hines due to the death of Gerry and Lawrence’s aunt, Elaine Ignatovich. They all went to her funeral Wednesday in the Twin Cities.

Clam River Tuesday Club met Sept. 3 at Lakeland Manor. A potluck lunch was enjoyed before the meeting.

Special guest was Mavis Viltz. A discussion at the meeting was about the fundraiser at Indian Creek on Saturday, Oct. 11. It will feature a dance, silent auction and regular auction. A light lunch will be served and there will be door prizes. Next meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Beth Crosby.

Kay Krentz, Donna Hines, Karen Mangelsen and Sandy Herzinger were guests of Lida Nordquist Friday afternoon.

Karen Mangelsen

Hank, Karen, Larry, Caleb and Baxter Mangelsen were Friday night visitors and Saturday visitors of Jake and Holly Mangelsen family. Randy and Tara Mangelsen were up there for the weekend, and April and Dave Close and family came over to visit also.

Roger and Sue Mroszak went to Forest Lake, Minn., Saturday and were overnight guests of Bob and Mary Anderson. Other friends were there too and they all enjoyed time of visiting and playing cards.

Don Schleiss and Judy Albee attended the wedding Saturday of Mitch Coyour and Kelsie Bakken. It was held at Coyland Creek.

Chris Harrison and Jim Buzicky were overnight guests of Nina and Lawrence Hines Saturday.

Lida and Don Nordquist went to Osceola Sunday to visit Joleen and Richard Funk and family. Jan, Caleb and Hannah Schott were there too.

Judy Albee and Don Schleiss were supper guests of Gerald and Pat Bahrke Sunday.

There will be a memorial service for Reta Bakker at Lakeview United Methodist Church Saturday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m.

Conference offered for nonprofit staff, volunteers NEW RICHMOND - A conference for nonprofit staff and volunteers is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in New Richmond. The conference will focus on the practical aspects of nonprofit management, motivating staff and future planning for successful overall operations.

This conference was designed to support local nonprofits both adapt and thrive in a changing environment. As a practical, skills-building conference, the event will feature workshops on an array of topics

from marketing to inspiring volunteers . The conference will appeal to both staff and volunteer leaders.

The conference costs $50 which includes lunch. For scholarships or registration materials, please contact Maltee McMahon at Bremer mmcmahon@bremer.com or 715-231-7957. Also a preconference grant writing workshop day is set for Wednesday, Sept. 17, at UWStout in Menomonie, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This is open to anyone interested, whether youre new to grant writing or not. For details, please contact McMahonat Bremer. - with submitted information

Congratulations to last week’s Wii bowling tournament winners - Jerry Fisher in first place, Milt Johnson in second, and Carl Johnson in third. If you want to have some fun and don’t want to lift a heavy bowling ball - come to the center on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. The cost is $2 per person with prize money going to the top winners.

Congratulations to Art Butler who won first place in this week’s pool tournament! Mary Fisher came in second, Carl Johnson came in third and Paul Seidel placed fourth.

The winners in the Wednesday Bridge group were Madeline Mickelson in first, Sandy Thorn in second, Margaret Deitz in third, Jim Thorn in fourth and Bev Vetter in fifth place.

Have a wonderful and safe week.

Orange Fran Krause

LaVonne O’Brien

Kent and Nancy Krause held their annual party over Labor Day weekend.

Dean and Mary Jo Peterson spent the weekend at their cabin and attended Kent’s party.

Teresa and Dave Childers spent Labor Day weekend at their camper. They, along with Mike and Tylyn O’Brien, Tim and Vikki O’Brien, Tom, Becky and Ben O’Brien, Pat and Nancy O’Brien and Anita, Kathleen and Shawn O’Brien, attended a picnic at Jack and LaVonne O’Briens’.

Harmony HCE held their annual picnic for the residents of Cedarwood Manor last Tuesday.

Last Wednesday, Nancy Krause took Fran Krause to the 60th class reunion from Ellsworth at the West Wind in River Falls.

Mark, Dee, Bryan and Brad Krause attended the Twins game on Saturday.

Reeny Neinstadt spent the week with her grandchildren in Cadott.

Brian Stone from Texas visited the Brad Peterson, Maxine Stone, Iola Rachner and Doris Schauers last week.

Saturday evening, Maxine Stone was a guest of Charles and Elaine Scott for a Danish dinner.

Wednesday, Ethel Daniels, Elaine Scott and Maxine Stone went to a tea at Ellen Hartshorn’s in Danbury.

Mallory Peterson spent the weekend at home.

Coming events: annual Orange Cemetery meeting on Friday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m., at the Orange Community Center; annual Orange potluck picnic and meeting Sunday, Sept. 21, at noon, at the center. Everyone welcome.

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Interstate Park news Unraveling the mysteries of edible mushrooms ST. CROIX FALLS – If you are interested in wild mushrooms then this is for you—a workshop all about identifying edible wild mushrooms presented by an experienced, self-educated mushroom hunter. Join Leslie Jo Meyerhoff at 2 – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park to learn all about our local wild mushrooms. The workshop will be repeated at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Meyerhoff has lived in Polk County nearly 20 years and has been successfully harvesting wild edible mushrooms for the last 10 years. She has eaten close to 70 different kinds of mushrooms—many which are easily identifiable.

Learn about where and when to go foraging for mushrooms, and what to bring along. Learn to identify what

you’ve found and how to prepare and preserve your harvest. Put your fears aside, separate fact from fiction, and join Meyerhoff as she demystifies those curious culinary collectibles!

Preregistration is required; call Interstate Park at 715-483-3747 to register.

The workshop is co-sponsored by the Friends of Interstate Park, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting a greater appreciation of the human and natural history of Interstate Park by enhancing the park’s interpretive program. A $5 per participant fee, payable to the Friends of Interstate Park, will be collected at the workshop.

Please bring pen and paper and a mushroom guidebook if you have one.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls on Hwy. 35, just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. A Wisconsin State Park sticker is required to enter the park; daily passes are $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents. For more information call Walker or Fox at 715-4833747. – submitted

St. Croix Valley Senior Center The Tuesday, Aug. 26, Domino winners were: Martha Lundstrom in first place, Deloris Benson in second place and Jean McIntyre in third place. Sept. 2 Domino winners were: Janice Mevissen in first place, Rose Erickson in second place and Martha Lundstrom in third place.

Our birthday folks for September are: Birdie Johnson, Elaine Edlund, Phil Mevissen, Judy Qualle, Lisa Brown, Mike Qualle, Elnora Plasrewe and Howard Vezina.

Happy birthday to all of you, with wishes of many more.

We will be helping the Good Sam Health Center make cards for get-well, birthday, etc., at 11 a.m., on the second Thursday of the month.

The fourth Thursday of the month we will be having a guest speaker on various health problems. This month the focus is on diabetes.

On Sunday, Aug. 31, We had a dinner

and card party. Ron and Elaine Edlund did the cooking, great job!

Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 26, card winners were: Laurice Lambert in first place, Don Benson in second place, Ruth Flostrand in third place, Muriel Randclin in fourth place and Bernice Olson in fifth place. Thursday evening 500 winners were: Ray Nelson in first place, Phil Mevissen in second place, Elaine Edlund in third place and Elroy Petzel in fourth place.

Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 2, winners were: Pete Schlosser in first place, Ron Flostrand in second place, Jeanne Thomfohrda in third place, Ruth Flostrand in fourth place and John Brown in fifth place.

Thursday evening, Sept. 4, winners were: Mary Lou Lund in first place, Shirley Sims in second place, Ray Nelson in third place and Bob Norlander in fourth place.

Have a great week!

Devils Lake Association flotilla

It has been a roller coaster ride for stray dog intake at the shelter.

After a number of dogs were adopted, our kennels were nearly empty, with only four available-foradoption dogs. We made the mistake of commenting on this situation out loud and just like the Midwest weather forecast, it changed.

While the beagles and beagle mix were reclaimed, there was no shortage of stray dogs who came to stay. Our kennels are now nearly full with black Lab, German shorthair, Border collie, pit bull and more black Lab mixes; back to business as usual.

The “adoptable” cat room remains full. Even with our kitten-season sale and a number of cats finding forever homes, the cat kennels are full of happy, meowing faces looking for a family near you. Visiting adopters will be greeted by cats of many colors. Britney, Clark and Casper are shorthair kittens with variations on the black-and-white theme. Hopper and Ted are mitted males; Hopper in brown tabby, Ted is sporting the popular buff tabby coat and Quincy is your classic dark-gray tabby kitten with a sparkle in his eye. Splenda, our all-white female kitten is still looking for a home, playful as ever.

In the mellow-and-wise adult cat category, Flint is a shorthair, polydactyl (extra toes), blue-gray neutered male and Snuggles is a gorgeous longhair brown tabby with large round eyes and a snuggly personality. Emmett is a playful, orange tabby neutered male with mittens and Cyrus is a longhair Siamese mix. All of our cats are healthy and ready to go home as soon as possible. The adoption of a shelter animal is a great way to support your local animal shelter.

Arnell Humane Society Happy Tails

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They say that great minds think alike. That was certainly the case last week at Arnell Humane Society, when Terra Jansma and Whitney Rock donated their birthday presents to the shelter. Terra, who turned 14 on Sept.

7, asked her friends to replace the usual teenage-girl presents with donations for the animals. Whitney, who is a fifth-grader at Unity School in Balsam Lake, asked for and received Shelter Wish List donations instead of birthday presents from 24 members of her family. Both girls touched our hearts with their generous giving spirits. The items on our wish list are supplies in demand in our efforts to care for the animals on a daily basis – bleach, dog biscuits, paper towels and more. A big thank-you to Terra and Whitney. Pictured above, Terra Jansma and (below) Whitney Rock.

Bloodmobile in Webster WEBSTER – On Tuesday, Aug. 26, an American Red Cross blood drive was held in Webster.

It didn’t quite make its goal of 95, according to coordinator Susan Hanninen.

There were 88 registered donors, three deferred and one incomplete.

Sixty-five whole blood and 23 double

red cell were collected. The double reds being the highest on record collected at Webster.

The Webster Lioness Club, organizers of the Bloodmobile, expressed gratitude to all donors, Webster Lions Club and Wayne’s Foods Plus for supplying the canteen. – submitted

CRA plans events in October POLK COUNTY - The Community Referral Agency will hold a candlelight vigil in remembrance of domestic violence victims on Monday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Bering Park in Milltown and Crooked Lake Park in Siren.

A tree will be planted in honor of a victim who lost their life to domestic violence at both locations.

It will also host a Make a Difference

Saturday afternoon, Aug. 16, 17 pontoons were tied together on Devils Lake for the Devils Lake Association’s first summer flotila.

Food and fun was had by all.

The gatherings brought together neighbors and friends, while supporting their fundraising meat raffle.

– Photos submitted

Challenge 2008 on Friday, Oct. 17, p.m., at the Milltown Community Center with wine and cheese at 5:30 p.m., keynote speakers at 7 p.m., a live and silent auction at 7:30 p.m. and live music at 8:30 p.m.

Cost is $20 per person and there is limited seating. For additional information or to purchase tickets please call 715-8524414. - with submitted information

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS Luck Public Library Moving day Grand opening will be Saturday, Sept.

13, at 2 p.m.: Grand opening, guest speaker will be local children’s author Julie Bowie. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Limited edition Duncan yo-yos with the new Luck Library on them will be available for purchase at the grand opening as well.

Grand opening week Monday, Sept. 15, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Boys Adventure Camp at the library, ages 4-10. Wii love our teens. Wii party for ages 13 and up from 6 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 16, Wii love our preteens, Wii party for ages 9-12, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 10 to 11 a.m., preschool story hour; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

American Girl’s Tea Party, girls ages 4 to 10; 6 to 8 p.m., PG-13 movie night. We will be showing a new-release movie at the library for all children of appropriate ages.

Thursday, Sept. 18, 9:30 to 11 a.m., play and learn birth to 5 group. Parents and children social interaction and educational opportunity. Register ahead, space is limited. Family Resource Center of St. Croix Valley, 715-684-4440; 4 to 6 p.m., P/PG movie night.

Friday, Sept. 19, 6 to 8 p.m., Bingo for everyone night – kids, adults, seniors.

Everyone welcome. Fifty cents a card.

Other events Monday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m., book club meets to discuss “Last of Her Kind,” by Singrid Nunez.

Saturday, Oct. 18, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Carnegie Hall performer Peter Fletcher will treat us to a sparkling evening of world-class classical guitar.

Hours Monday 1-5 p.m., Tuesday 1-8 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 18 p.m., Friday 1-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-noon.

St. Croix Falls Public Library September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, so stop by your library and get the smartest card of all – your library card. You can get access to books, the Internet, DVDs, homework help and more.

It’s all at your library. If you already have a library card, be sure to bring it with you when you visit the library.

During the month of September you will receive $1 off your fines when have your card at check out. If you have no fines, we will donate $1 to our building fund when you have your card at the ready!

If you’ve lost your card we will issue a replacement card for free.

Gratitude is extended to the American Legion 143 and the Legion Auxiliary for their donations to the Library Building Fund.

Fundraising events! Mark your calendars!

Sept. 27: Autumn Fest book and bake sale on the Overlook Deck, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join the festivities in downtown St. Croix Falls: Food, music, art and information.

Sept. 27: Harvest Dance and Hog Wild BBQ at the old fire hall, 4 – 8 p.m. Hog Wild BBQ dinner 4 – 7 p.m., pie walk, 5 p.m., square dancing 6 – 8 p.m. Tickets available at the library and Eagle Valley Bank.

Oct. 5: St. Croix River Valley House Tour at the SCF Public Library 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tour six of the most interesting homes in the area. Tickets available at the library in advance and on Oct. 5.

Nov. 1: Haunted Forest: Trail Of Ghouls at the Interstate Park, 5 – 9 p.m.

Come scare yourself silly with this frightful fundraising event for the St. Croix Falls Public Library and the Friends of Interstate Park. Junior frights will take place from 5-6 p.m., with regular event hours for adults and

older children taking place from 6-9 p.m. The event will take place rain or glow of the moon.

One in a hundred – Win a bagful of Aveda products donated by Menagerie Salon of St. Croix Falls! Buy a ticket for a dollar. Only 100 tickets will be sold.

Chances of winning are great. We hope to sell out each month, raising $100 for the new library! Thank you to Menagerie for their generous donation.

Book club current book: “Founding Mothers,” by Cokie Roberts The book club will be going to downtown St. Paul for dinner and “Talking Volumes,” at the Fitzgerald Theater. Minnesota Public Radio presents Cokie Roberts at the Fitzgerald Theater on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m.

Friends of the Library The Friends of the Library will meet Wednesday, Sept. 24, noon, in the library.

Join us.

Technology Free wireless is available at the library.

Also, visit the library Web site www.stcroixfallslibrary.org, to get information on the building project, programs at the library and much, much more!

Story hour Listen to stories, create great art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Hours, contact The library is open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. every day, except Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Closed on Sunday. 715-483-1777.

Check out the library Web site and explore the links – go to www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Centuria Public Library Regular library hours Monday: Noon - 5 p.m.; Tuesday: noon - 7 p.m.; Wednesday: noon - 5 p.m.;

Thursday: noon - 7 p.m.; Friday: closed; and Saturday: 10 a.m. - noon.

Osceola Public Library

Milltown Public Library Upcoming events Mark your calendars for the following events. More information will be available soon. “Pumpkin Town” author Katie Mcky will visit the library and give a rousing live rendition of her fabulous children’s book on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m.

Chad Lewis, author of the book “The Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Locations” will visit the library on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.

Parenting discussion group The Milltown Library hosts a weekly parenting discussion circle. Each week, this group’s discussions will relate to a different chapter from the book “Parenting for Peace and Justice,” by James and Kathleen McGinnis (1990). This secular discussion circle is free and open to all parents; free, on-site child care will be provided (although the baby sitters may appreciate a small tip). The discussion circle will meet every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., through Sept. 30. Parents are encouraged to attend as many of the meetings as possible, but not required to attend every week; likewise, reading the book is encouraged but not required.

Copies of the book will be available at

the Milltown Public Library.

Gamers club Play with the new Wii until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. This is only open to high school and middle school teenagers who have a library card with under $10 in fines.

We are wireless Bring your laptops to the Milltown Public Library and enjoy our free, fast wireless Internet access. No library card necessary.

Story hour Milltown Public Library offers story time every Tuesday at 10 a.m. yearround. Story times are free and are designed for children under 6 and their caregivers. Each story time lasts 30 to 45 minutes and includes time to browse and check out books.

Hours Library hours are Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed Sunday.

Frederic Public Library September is Fines Amnesty Month at Frederic Library For each item you donate to the Frederic food shelf during September, we’ll deduct $1, for a total up to $10, from your library fines (this does not apply to replacement charges). You can pay down your existing fines, but it also means that it’s time to dig under the bed, look behind the couch, and check the hall closet for long-lost items. Bring in your overdue materials, along with your food shelf items, and we’ll bargain. We’ll be happy to see our overdue items again, and you’ll feel good about helping out someone in need.

Please join us for story time Sept. 17 Story time will begin again Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 10:30 a.m. with an hour of stories and activities. The theme for September will be Back to School. We have a great year planned, and we welcome all preschool children and their caregivers.

Book groups to meet Sept. 18 The Thursday morning reading group and the evening book group are reading “The Great Gatsby,” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the book groups will meet together at the library on Thursday, Sept.

18, at 10 a.m. to discuss the novel.

Copies are available at the circulation desk, and new members are always welcome.

Free wireless access available Free wireless Internet access is available for patrons who bring in their laptops installed with wireless cards - no more waiting to use the public access computers.

Hours and information Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak Street West.

715-327-4979, e-mail fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Regular hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Dresser Public Library

Dresser Public Library is located at 117 S. Central Ave., Dresser, WI 54009

Three Internet computers You must physically present a MORE library card to library staff and library fines must be under $10 to use a computer.

mer break, on Thursday, Sept. 11, from 1-3 p.m. We will be reading Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness.” A novella written in 1902, this is the story of Marlow, the captain of a steamboat in the Congo, far from the safety of civilization. Here he hears rumors of a white man who operates a trading post deep in the wilderness, and there are suggestions the man is seriously ill. After numerous delays, Marlow reaches the man’s station, only to be shocked at how the dying man has been consumed by his inner capacity for savageness.

Coming up Story time for lap-sitters and preschoolers will resume Thursday, Sept. 11, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Crochet class for beginners is held each Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. New members of all ages are welcome!

Book club will resume, after our sum-

Contact the library at 715-755-2944, which is our telephone and fax number or e-mail us at www.dresserpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Our Web site, www.dresserpubliclibrary.org, has information about story times, days closed, reference links, library policy and community information.

Library hours Monday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday noon–5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–noon and 1–7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Frederic Public Library

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS Polk County Library Federation Young readers visiting their local library. Check it out, be sure to get your library card during National Library Sign-up Month. Do you have a library Card? – Photo submitted

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month September is Library Card Sign-up month, a time when the American Library Association and libraries across the country remind parents that a library card is the most important school supply of all. Does your child have one in his/her back-to-school supplies?

The observance was launched in 1987 to meet the challenge of the then Secretary of Education William J. Bennet who said, “Let’s have a national campaign…every child should obtain a library card- and use it.”

Since then, thousands of public and school libraries join each fall in a national effort to ensure every child does just that.

Library cards are free to those living in the library’s service area. In most cases, borrowing privileges are granted on the spot. Some libraries may require some form of identification, proof of residency or signature of a guardian.

Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children.

Studies show that children who are read to in the home and know how to use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifelong learning.

If you don’t have a library card; stop in and get the smartest card available: The library card. Your MORE library card is good at 42 different libraries in the 10-county area. Check the library pages on a weekly basis to see what’s new at your library!

Brown Bag Library Lectures at Polk County Library Federation Banned book discussion to be held Tuesday, Sept. 30, noon to 1 p.m. at the Polk County Library. “Throughout history, tyrants, totalitarian states, church institutions and democratic governments alike have banned books that challenged their assumptions or questioned their authority. Even today, attempts by school boards, local

governments and religious fanatics continue to restrict our freedom to read.”

“100 Banned Books” - Join us as we will discuss the history of banned books, and discuss one of the top-10 banned books of 2007.

Join us this fall for one or all of the following offerings at the Polk County Library Federation, 400 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, 715-485-8680.

Thursday, Sept. 18: Bulb Basics Join Master Gardener and Polk County Library Federation Director Colleen Gifford as she presents this popular fall gardening extravaganza. Topics include planting fall bulbs, types of bulbs and storing tender bulbs over the winter.

October (date to be announced) True Colors® is a simple model of personality identification for people of all ages that improves communication through recognition of a person’s true character. Utilizing the colors of orange, green, blue and gold to differentiate four basic personality types, True Colors becomes an uncomplicated language for every individual to convey complex ideas very simply.

Join Maltee McMann, True Colors coach, as she leads us through exercises to learn what our color is. $10 fee for materials, 10 participants needed!

Tuesday, Nov. 4 Putting Your Garden to Bed. Join Master Gardener Georgian Rosen as she shows us techniques to ensure our gardens are protected and prepared for the winter weather.

The director is Colleen Gifford, assistant director/youth services is Molly Kessler and the library clerk is Stephanie Fansler. Please call the Polk County Library Federation for more information, 715-485-8680.

The Polk County Library Federation is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Clear Lake Public Library Story times Beginning in September we will have our regular story times on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. and Thursday mornings at 10 and 11 a.m.

Monday movie madness This month we will be showing “Nim’s Island” (rated PG) on Monday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m.

Free knitting/crochet lessons Four times each month we will be offering free lessons on how to knot or cro-

chet. We provide all the materials needed for your first project. Join us from 5-6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8 and 22 or Wednesday, Sept. 10 and 24.

Regular library hours Monday: Noon - 7 p.m.; Tuesday: noon - 6 p.m.; Wednesday: 3 - 9 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Friday: noon 5 p.m.; and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. We can be reached by phone at 715263-2802 or by e-mail at clearlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Amery Public Library Lots of excitement is building at the Amery Public Library as we start our kickoff to the Big Read.

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and bring the transformative power of literature into the lives of its citizens.

The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment.

On Saturday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m., there will be a keynote presentation by David Page on the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Everyone is welcome to listen to this scholar talk about the life of the author of “The Great Gatsby,” our Big Read book for this year.

The Friends of the Library book group will be discussing “The Great Gatsby” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15. If you have picked up a copy of the book come and join this discussion at the library.

On Saturday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m., at the Amery Public Library, John Koblas, author of “A Guide to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s St. Paul,” will be doing a multimedia presentation . Everyone is welcome.

If you are interested in attending a bus trip to St. Paul, Minn., on Saturday, Oct. 4, to tour F. Scott Fitzgerald sites on a tour led by Fitzgerald scholar David Page, come to the Amery Public Library and sign up. The cost is $20 and lunch will be at the University Club; the cost of lunch is not included. For more information call the library at 715-268-9340.

Otaku Club meets on Tuesdays at 5 p.m., for teens and older who love anime and manga. Teens Read book group meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, to discuss “The Great Gatsby,”

by F. Scott Fitzgerald for the Big Read.

Pick up a copy at the circulation desk and join us if you are a teen.

Story time for little ones will be held on Wednesdays, at 10:30 a.m. Gratitude is extended to Lora Van Blaricom for filling in while Elaine is in Alaska. Everyone is welcome for songs and stories.

Library hours Regular hours are Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Osceola Public Library Summer reading T-shirts ready We had a fantastic summer reading program in Osceola! There were oodles of prizes and programs throughout the summer, and now the well-deserved Tshirts for all of our participants are here!

Stop in the library to pick yours!

Gratitude extended The record-breaking summer reading program was only possible with the generous donations of local businesses.

Their support helps the young people in our community. We would like to express our gratitude to all of the businesses that helped.

ECO Book Discussion Group Discussion of “Prodigal Summer,” by Barbara Kingsolver, will be Thursday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m. Three stories of love are woven together within a larger tapestry of lives inhabiting the forested mountains and struggling small farms of southern Appalachia: a wildlife biologist and a young hunter, a bookish city girl turned farmer’s wife and a pair of feuding, elderly neighbors. At the heart of these entwined narratives is a den of coyotes that have recently migrated into

the region. Join the first installment of the Eco Book Discussion Group. The group will meet every other month.

Book discussion Discussion of “Great Gatsby,” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, will be Tuesday, Sept.

23, 6 p.m. at the library. After attending a lavish but ostentatious party at his neighbor’s estate, Nick Carraway slowly becomes Jim Gatsby’s one true friend. Though life for his circle of friends during the summer of 1922 is bustling with energy and excitement, Nick is disheartened by the emptiness that seems to surround him.

Preschool story time Preschoolers and an accompanying adult are invited to join in the fun and stories every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Hours, contact Our hours are Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Our phone number is 715-294-2310, and our Web address is www.osceolapubliclibrary.org.

Balsam Lake Public Library Hobby group Learn to knit or crochet the basic stitches and how to read and follow patterns, or refresh your skills. Bring a pair of No. 8 needles and a ball of yarn. We also have extra yarn and needles at the library. We will meet Monday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m., at the library. All ages are welcome.

Free wireless Internet access – (Wi-Fi) Bring in your own laptop and find out what you need to know to connect.

Story time Please join us for story time at 11 a.m. every Wednesday here at the library. All ages are welcome to join us for stories, crafts, music and snacks.

New books for September “Lucky One,” by Nicholas Sparks, “Heat Lightning,” by John Sandford, “Hot Mahogany,” by Stuart Woods, “Other Queen,” by Gregory Philippa, “Keepsake,” by Tess Gerritsen, “Red Knife,” by Wm. Kent Krueger, “Book of Lies,” by Brad Meltzer. Nonfiction:

“Power of Giving,” by Azim Jamal, “Mistaken Identity,” Don and Susie Van Ryn and Newell, Colleen and Whitney Cerak.

Book Club September’s selection is “Infidel,” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. “Infidel” is a profound, authentic, and inspiring memoir that lays bare the essential struggles between religion, faith and freedom that define our turbulent times. It is a brave and urgent call for awakening, and a confident portrayal of one woman’s extraordinary evolution. The book club meets Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Hours Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main Street, Balsam Lake.

Hours are Monday 10 a.m. -8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.

– 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Web site: www.balsamlakepubliclibrary.org

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Kabuki kids on stage in September ST. CROIX FALLS – Six weeks of rehearsals and workshops, including a survey course on Kabuki theater techniques, culminate on Saturday, Sept. 13, with the opening performance of “Ama and The White Crane” at Festival Theatre. Fourteen youth representing eight communities in the St. Croix River Valley make up the cast of this youth and family theater production, which has just six performances for the general public at Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls before it closes on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Set in 17th-Century Japan, “Ama and The White Crane” is an adventure that celebrates strong family values in an imaginative and expert blend of mime, movement, music and comedy. The adventures of Ama and her hand-puppet companion, White Crane, unfold as they journey to the legendary Center of the Universe. A bombastic but good-hearted samurai and his servant befriend Ama as she seeks to save her village from a powerful demon, whose disguises create suspense and humor. The demon is inevitably overcome by the ingenuity of young Ama. Most cast members have had the opportunity to play dual roles to extend their drama education experience. Playing the role of Ama are McKenzie Fortier of Osceola and Emma Wondra of St. Croix Falls. Professional actor, Josh Busick plays Sukeroku, the cowardly samurai, and his sidekick Jiro is played by Jasper Herman of Taylors Falls, Minn., and Kasey Heimstead of Balsam Lake.

Other cast members who play various

Cast Photo front row (L to R): Jasper Herman, Henry Klein, McKenzie Fortier, Emma Wondra and Noah Neault. Middle row: Grace Kessler, Samantha White, Solomon Falls and Dio Aluni. Standing: Hannah Peltier, Cyrus Aluni, guest artist Josh Busick, Emily Kessler, Kasey Heimstead and Kally Hinz.

– Photo submitted

demons, villagers, props-persons, and musicians are Cyrus Aluni, Dio Aluni, Emily Kessler, Grace Kessler and Henry Klein from St. Croix Falls; Solomon Falls and Hannah Peltier from Dresser; Kally Hinz from Star Prairie; Noah Neault from Centuria; and Samantha White from Amery.

With funding support from Polk-Burnett Operation Round-Up, Wal-Mart, and private donations, Festival’s Youth and Family Theatre program offers the-

ater arts training within the process of producing a play. The preprofessional training includes production coordination by the arts education director, inclusion of a professional director, and hiring at least one teaching artist to perform alongside the community cast and teach workshops throughout the rehearsal period.

Public performances of “Ama and The White Crane” begin Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. with a total of six shows

through Sept. 21.

Single tickets are $12.50 for adults and $7.50 for youth.

This production is especially suited to young children (age 3 & up) and their families. Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls, at 210 North Washington Street. To reach Festival Theatre by phone, call 715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002. Check the Web site at www.festivaltheatre.org where tickets are available to order online. - submitted

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Bark in the park a woofing success SHELL LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Memorial Park in Shell Lake was filled with wagging tails and the sound of excited barks on Sunday, Sept. 7. The doggy get-together was a celebration of Responsible Dog Ownership Day and a fun day out with their dogs for dog owners. The event was hosted by Northwestern Wisconsin K9Club.

Keryl and Gabe from Centuria, Therese and Miestro from Shell Lake, Piper and Gypsy from Rice Lake, Lisa and Bibbi from Barron, Kiersten and BC from Trego and Nancy and Britt from Cumberland, all passed their Canine Good Citizen Tests.

Brynn and Cheyenne Nowaczyk of Trego won the kids coloring contest. The girls also participated in the CGC test by running and yelling and trying to distract the dogs. They did a great job as did the dogs, who stoically ignored them.

Approximately 40 dogs stopped by during the day to participate in the games and contests. Bobbing for hot dogs and the stuff animal pile seemed to be the favorites with the dogs, and the agility course a favorite with the owners.

The kibble on a spoon race had two teams of nine dogs each racing against each other. The handler had to hold a

spoon of kibble in the same hand as the leash and run the course with their dog without dropping any kibble. Most handlers had to stop several times and pick up the dropped kibble before the dog ate it.

There were several contests and about 20 dogs competing for best singer, tail wagging, longest ears, biggest/smallest, best trick, dog owner look-alike, cutest and best bark. The judging was done by representatives from Arnell Humane Society and Washburn Area Humane Society.

Demonstrations were given by Marsha Hart of Hart of the North Training Center, Jennifer Claypool and Desiree from United K-9 Search and Rescue, Nancy Thompson from Paws of Love Dog Therapy group, Piper Larson with her hunting dog and Deputy Harrington and K-9 Office Vador.

Keep checking the club Web site at www.nwk9c.org for future events.

Planned so far are a hunting dog seminar with several trainers in March and the Dog Expo in May. You may call Ann at 715-349-8377 for more information. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from Northwestern Wisconsin K-9 Club

Desta Hall of Spooner puts her 2-year-old Harley through his paces at the obstacle course.

Jesse Stouffer of Shell Lake is the Teddy, a poodle, was the crowd- proud owner of this Pomeranian papleaser at the dog show. pillon named Teddy Teddy Pom Pom.

Photos by Larry Samson

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Both Burnett and Washburn counties had good turnouts at the recent hazardous waste/medications collections, with Spooner closing out the collection season this past weekend. One hundred and forty households took advantage of the opportunity to safely dispose of medications this past Saturday in Spooner, with 129 of those households also bringing in hazardous waste; while

Siren had 77 households participating.

“Both counties had good attendance at the collection events this year,” says Rick Schneider, solid waste/recycling manager for Burnett and Washburn counties. Schneider goes on to say, “Staff is currently researching other funding sources for the collection of medications so it can be offered again in coming years.” The collection of med-

ications this year was made possible through a grant provided by NW Regional Planning Commission and Rural Development Administration, a United States Department of Agriculture Unit.

As a reminder, if you come across hazardous waste during the fall and months, winter please hang onto it until next June.

Mid-June there are four events in the region. They are: Webster, Grantsburg, Minong and Shell Lake. Siren’s collection event is always mid-August, and Spooner’s event is always the first Saturday in September. Please watch newspapers for more details as collection events come closer. If you have questions regarding hazardous or solid waste and recycling in the two-county region, please contact Rick or Jen at 715635-2197 or on the Web at www.nwrpc.com.

Jen Barton Earth Notes

Patty Fritz, director of pharmacy at Burnett Medical Center, and Detective Julie Mead of the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department oversee the medication collection. — Photos submitted

Medications collected at the event.

Hazardous waste collected at the event.

Every photo is in color in our e-edition.

Check it out @ www.theleader.net

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A fresh Alternative in bar and grill country

by Brian DeVore LUCK – Sometimes it seems like the owner of Café Wren has a better idea of what’s going on in John Adams’ vegetable plots than he does.

“I think she has spies in the garden,” Adams joked on a recent August afternoon while checking on his produce operation near Luck, in western Wisconsin’s Polk County. “She knows when my stuff is ripening. She knows her stuff about food and promoting local food.”

The “she” Adams is talking about is Stephanie Lundeen, who is working diligently to create an oasis of fresh, local sustenance in the land of bar-and-grill food. She’s doing that by teaming up with operations like Adams’ The Good Luck Farm and promoting the idea that fresh, local food is key to sustainable economic development, a healthy landscape and community building – even in a rural area far from the glitzy restaurants of the Twin Cities and other metropolitan areas.

“I think there is a real connection between a healthy community and keeping our money in the local economy by supporting local farmers,” said Lundeen as she took a break in the wake of a recent Friday lunch rush.

That’s why when she started the Wren in a restaurant remodeled from a former bait shop/residence on the edge of Luck in 2003, Lundeen knew she wanted to operate a business that not only served good food, but was good for the community, supported the arts and featured local music. Café Wren hosts performances by local musicians and open mike events. It also showcases the work of local artists, as well as hosts two major art sales annually. The café also uses solar panels to provide hot water and part of the old bait shop has been made into a community meeting space.

But it’s the food that serves as the café’s community bonding agent. Besides Adams’ operation, Lundeen also buys produce from Burning River Farm near Frederic. The Wren gets ground beef from Smokey Meadows Farm in rural Luck. Besides carrying Fair Trade coffee and locally produced wine and beer, the café procures ingredients such as eggs from the Natural Alternative Food Co-op in Luck.

During the height of the growing season, as much as 40 to 50 percent of the Wren’s menu is made up of food grown within 10 to 12 miles of the café – a stark contrast to the 1,200 to 1,500 miles food travels on average to get to people’s plates in the Midwest.

Lundeen calls or e-mails farmers on a weekly basis to see what they have available and to let them know what she needs. The farmers then deliver food on a regular basis, sometimes the same day it was harvested.

“Creating that long-term relationship

Stephanie Lundeen is the owner of Café Wren in Luck. Lundeen makes most of her food purchases from local farmers throughout the area. – Photo by Brian DeVore with the farmers is key,” Lundeen said.

“It’s very easy to work with the farmers here. You just make the connection, have a conversation about your needs, and then put it into motion.”

All of that knowledge, communication and partnering is paying off. Café Wren’s food and artsy atmosphere has a growing reputation amongst people traveling up Hwy. 35 to their lake cabins. They stop for coffee, a meal or a snack, pumping a significant amount of money into the local economy. During the winter, it’s the local residents who make up the bulk of the Wren’s clientele. Lundeen said customers from both near and far seem to appreciate the fact that there is an alternative to bar food or a sandwich picked up at a convenience store.

The farmers and Lundeen say there are plenty of opportunities for other partnerships between producers and restaurant owners, no matter the size of the community. Mike Noreen of Burning River said that the key is for farmers to communicate to restaurateurs why they have a superior product, and then to be prepared to deliver it on a consistent basis.

“You have to be persistent and be willing to prove your stuff is better than what they are going to get from the distributor,” he said. “You can’t just show up one day and say, ‘I have a bunch of cauliflower.’ Restaurants plan their menus two weeks out.”

Lundeen feels strongly that in order to create a local food-friendly environment, an eatery must promote the region’s farmers even when it doesn’t benefit the restaurant directly. Any promotion of

Café Wren has many choices of beverages to have alone or with a meal. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld unless otherwise noted

local farmers helps local residents begin to see these producers as critical parts of the community, she said.

That’s a main reason Café Wren is participating in Dine Fresh, Dine Local, a one-day culinary celebration of good, local food that will be held Thursday, Sept. 11, in 17 Minnesota and Wisconsin eateries in the St. Croix River Valley.

“Dine Fresh, Dine Local is a great opportunity for restaurateurs like Lundeen

John Adams is one of the local vegetable growers who Café Wren buys products from. – Photo by Brian DeVore to highlight the quality food they source from local growers,” said Dana Jackson, who coordinates the local chapter of the national nonprofit Buy Fresh, Buy Local initiative. “It also highlights how diners, communities and the landscape can benefit when eateries partner with local growers.”

For more information on Dine Fresh, Dine Local, including a list of participating restaurants, see www.dinefreshdinelocal.com.

Local farmer Mike Noreen (left) and his intern, Adrienne Logsdon, not only sell vegetables to Café Wren but they also eat there. Noreen and Logsdon stopped in to have lunch at the restaurant on Monday, Sept. 8.

Café Wren is a restaurant and coffee shop in Luck. They will be participating in Dine Fresh, Dine Local on Thursday, Sept. 11. It is a celebration of good, local food. The event highlights food that is produced by local growers.

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Julie Bowe’s second book is published LUCK – Luck graduate Julie Bowe has had her second children’s book published by Harcourt Trade Publishers.

Bowe grew up in Luck, the daughter of Kris and Doris Henriksen, with three older siblings. She first started freelance curriculum writing back in the early ‘90s when her daughter was a baby. A few years later after her son was born, she began submitting children’s stories for publication.

Bowe’s first book, “My Last Best Friend,” was published in March of 2007.

“In 1997, I wrote a much shorter and different version of the story that would eventually become “My Last Best Friend,” Bowe explained. “I received lots of positive feedback from editors regarding that earlier version, and so I kept revising and expanding it.”

Bowe started working with a literary agent on “My Last Best Friend” in 2002 and was offered a contract by Harcourt Trade Publishers in 2004. For three more years, Bowe and Harcourt worked together revising and fine-tuning the book before it was ready for publication.

“My New Best Friend” is the sequel to her first publication “My Last Best Friend” and Bowe’s second published book.

“We’re thrilled to be publishing Julie’s sequel to the first book and feel she has a great career ahead of her as a children’s book author,” Sarah Shealy, associate director of publicity for Harcout said. “The feelings of her character, Ida May, ring so true – it’s like Julie has channeled her fourth-grade self to create her!”

“My Last Best Friend” was the story of fourth-grader Ida May. Ida May was determined not to make a new best friend, despite the best efforts of the new girl in

“My New Best Friend” is Julie Bowe’s recently published children’s book. “My New Best Friend” is a sequel to “My Last Best Friend” featuring fourthgrader Ida May as the main character.

– Photo courtesy of Harcourt Trade Publishers

Julie Bowe, formerly of Luck, has just published her second children’s book. – Photo from www.juliebowe.com the class. In “My New Best Friend” Ida May’s story continues. She and her new best friend, Stacey Merriweather, discover a magical mermaid night-light and their wishes seem to be coming true.

“I’m very happy to have had the opportunity to write a sequel to “My Last Best Friend,” Bowe said. “I love the characters from the first book, and so it was a real pleasure to create a new story for them. It’s also very satisfying to hear from kids who have read and loved both books. That makes all the work totally worthwhile.”

Bowe had started working on the se-

quel while her first book was in the works, getting the second one printed faster. She says she is also working on a third book in the Ida May series, which is tentatively scheduled for release in 2010.

Bowe will be speaking at the Luck Library dedication this weekend and there

will be a book launch party at the L.E. Philips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. – Brenda Sommerfeld with information from Julie Bowe and Harcourt Trade Publishers

Brody Measner benefit Baked items were sold on behalf of Brody Measner.

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Besides the Friends of the Pool fundraiser, activities were held to raise money for Brody Measner’s medical bills at Coon Lake Park on Saturday, Sept.

6. Measner had brain surgery to remove a tumor in July.

A dunk tank was part of the Measner benefit.

Frederic football coach Ken Belanger took his turn getting wet for the cause.

Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Friends of the Pool make a splash fundraiser The Friends of the Pool had a tent, where they sold T-shirts and visited with people, talking about their organization and how they plan to build a new pool.

Many prizes were available to win from the raffle. One was a 9.25-lb. crunch candy bar. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld unless otherwise noted

Tamara Larson holds a pig for kids to pet.

Larson brought many different animals as part of a petting zoo.

Frederic Lion member Steve Tesch and many other volunteers donated their time at the Lions food stand throughout the day for the Friends of the Pool fundraiser held at Coon Lake Park on Saturday, Sept.

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RIGHT: Bingo was played in the park during the Friends of the Pool fundraiser held at the Coon Lake Park on Saturday, Sept. 6.

LEFT: The Frederic Royalty spent their Saturday selling raffle tickets for the Friends of the Pool fundraiser.

The Friends of the Pool crew and Frederic Royalty spent from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Coon Lake Park supervising the fundraiser. Many people came and went through the day, participating in the various events.

Children spent much of their time bouncing to keep themselves busy.

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Grand opening at Siren’s new fitness center

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Siren’s newest business, AnyTime Fitness on the east side of Hwy. 35/70 north of the village, opened June 20, but held off on having its grand opening until this past weekend. Saturday, Sept. 6, was the big day for owners Larry and Dori (Mork) Garske.

The fitness center was open to visitors all day, rather than the usual 8 a.m. to noon Saturday staffed hours. Speakers on fitness subjects were scheduled throughout the day. Prize drawings were held. Paramedics from North Ambulance were on hand to check blood pressures.

So far, over 100 people have become members, and have been given their own key fob that allows them to enter the building for workouts anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Security cameras monitor who goes in and out.

The monitors can tell if more than one Grand opening was held Saturday, Sept. 6, at AnyTime Fitness Center on person comes into the building at a time. Hwy. 35/70 north of Siren, with a purple Captain Running Man on hand to call The building is staffed Mondays attention to the building. Access to the center is available to members 24 hours through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 a day, seven days a week. There are staffed times as well. p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon. Other Orientations are held before and after a According to owner Dori, there are altimes can be set up by appointment. person makes the decision to join. most 1,000 other AnyTime Fitness Centers in the country. Membership allows a person access to any of the other centers.

“My big reason to be here is because we are only given one body. A lot of us realize that we need to start taking care of it,” Garske said. “A body is not like a car; you can’t get another one. For the price of one monthly car payment, you can have access to this, 24/7, for a year.”

“Besides, I like it,” she added.

Her husband, Larry, commented that he has been looking for something to do

A welcome to the community/ribbon cutting was held at AnyTime Fitness Center, Siren, Saturday, Sept. 6. Cutting the ceremonial ribbon were (L to R): trainers Ernie Hill and Kim Campion, owners Larry and Dori Garske and Siren Area Chamber of Commerce members Karen Howe and Amanda Shafer.

Members of AnyTime Fitness Center are given a key fob that is swiped over the lock to allow them access any time of day or night. The building has a monitored security system in place. No personal lockers are provided, but a shower is available. when he retires three years from now.

“After retiring, you can’t sit around and do nothing,” he said. “For years, I have been looking around for what Siren doesn’t have, and decided Siren needs a fitness center. Fitness is getting bigger and bigger. Siren doesn’t have it. We needed to offer one.”

The Garskes set up a building that is designed to be an extension of someone’s home, a place where no one is intimidated, where people can work on their own time to meet their personal fitness goals. Two trainers are a part of the center – Ernie Hill from Shell Lake and Kim Campion from Danbury.

“Come in and check out our prices,” Dori Garske said. “A year’s membership is less than $500, less than a car payment for most people.”

“We are only given one body,” AnyTime Fitness owner Dori Garske commented. “A body is not like a car. You can’t get another one.” Knowing that Siren didn’t offer a fitness center, Garske and her husband, Larry, decided to provide one.

A wide variety of exercise equipment is now available for use 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at AnyTime Fitness Center, a new Siren business owned

by Larry and Dori Garske. Two trainers are available, in addition to the Garskes, to help people meet their personal fitness goals. - Photos by Nancy Jappe

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Saddle Up for St. Jude Children’s Research Local ride is Sept. 27 FREDERIC – A Saddle Up® for St. Jude event will be gearing up on Saturday, Sept. 27, starting at 10 a.m. at Frontier Trails Stables in Frederic. The event will raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, the premier center for the research and treatment of childhood cancer and other deadly diseases.

“St. Jude is the leader in the fight against catastrophic childhood diseases such as leukemia, brain tumors and sickle cell disease,” said Chris Cardin, coordinator of the event. “Through events like this Saddle Up for St. Jude, Frederic will be supporting the St. Jude mission of finding cures and saving children from across the country and around the world.”

This volunteer-based horseback trail-riding event will feature a trail ride and lunch. The trail ride will start at Frontier Trails Stables on Whispering Pines Macy is one of the many patients of St. Jude ChilRoad. The day’s trail ride will begin at 10 a.m. and end dren’s Research Hospital who has benefited from approximately 5 p.m. Riders are asked to collect dona- fundraisers such as Saddle Up events. – Photos tions from sponsors based on every mile they ride or a courtesy of St. Jude flat donation. This event is open to the public. Participants are encouraged to bring their family and friends.

For more information or to participate, contact Wendy Larson at 715-327-8572.

Through programs like Saddle Up for St. Jude, the idea of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas to raise funds for the hospital through community-based events, is able to continue.

For information on how to host your own Saddle Up for St. Jude event, call 800-567-0675 or visit www.stjude.org/saddleup.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supA trail ride will be held at Frontier Trails Stables in ported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization, Frederic on Saturday, Sept. 27 to help raise money through events such as Saddle Up for St. Jude. For for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in more information, please visit www.stjude.org. – subMemphis, Tenn. mitted

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Historical society hosts hot-dish competition FREDERIC—Things were really cooking at the third-annual hot-dish competition.

The tasty fundraiser was put on by the Frederic

Historical Society and enjoyed by some 60 diners.

This year, 10 creative and flavorful dishes were entered. The judges sampled (and resampled) the entries to make absolutely certain no taste went unjudged.

The 2008 winners were Betty Fenton, first and second place for her scalloped potato and ham dish and calico bean dish. Eileen Wikstrom took third place with her hearty bean bake dish.

The three full judges this year were: radio personality Greg Marsten, newspaper magnet Byron Higgin and Frederic icon Ken Java.

Judge Ken Java awards Betty Fenton and Eileen Wikstrom their prize money.

Miss Frederic Candace Buck supports Sen. Sheila Harsdorf in this year’s state Senate race. Buck plays football for Frederic High School as a guard and linebacker. - Photos by Wayne Anderson

New SL administration

Shell Lake School District will have a clean sweep in the administration of the school with Mike Werner, elementary principal; Brian Nord, superintendent; and Donald Peterson high school principal, all new to the district. — Photo by Larry Samson

Unwanted medication disposal offered free of charge POLK COUNTY - Do you have unwanted medicine in your home? Help protect your family, community and the environment by properly disposing of them.

On Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, Polk County Recycling Center is offering a free medicine disposal opportunity. The collection will take place at the recycling center located two miles east of St. Croix Falls on Hwy. 8. This is a free event for environmentally safe disposal of all medications.

What to bring to the site: Expired or unwanted prescriptions and medicine; Vitamins and herbals; · Veterinary medications; Over-thecounter medicines; Personal care products, such as medicated ointments, lotions and shampoos.

Do not bring sharps, syringes or other medical waste.

What to do: This is an opportunity to clean out your medicine cabinets and bring all unwanted medications, including pet medications, to the event for proper disposal.

What will happen: There will be a police officer present to supervise the collection. All medicine will be sent to a hazardous waste facility for secure incineration. No medicine will be reused or resold.

What about personal information on bottle labels? Please use a black marker

to cross off your name. Be sure to leave the name of the medication visible.

Why should I care?

The three main hazards to improperly disposing of medications are: • Contamination of water resources: Wastewater treatment plants and septic systems are not designed to remove all medicines from wastewater. Drugs can end up going through the plants and directly in our lakes, rivers and drinking water. Various levels of antibiotics, antidepressants, birth control hormones and other drugs have been detected in waterways across the United States. Medications found in waterways can lead to reproductive and developmental problems for fish and other aquatic wildlife.

• Accidental childhood poisoning: Medications often looks like candy and children are curious about them.

• Substance abuse: Children, teens and adults are abusing some prescription and over-the-counter drugs to get high.

You have the opportunity to safely dispose of your unwanted prescription medications at no cost. Spread the word to your friends and family. This is an important new program that will help to protect your health, your children’s and grandchildren’s health, our community and the environment. For more information, call Polk County Recycling Center at 715-483-1088 or 715-485-9294. - from Polk County Recycling Center

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The author of a recently published novel that involves a foster family in St. Croix Falls called to ask if it would be possible to arrange a book signing here.

Jean Hebert, of Chippewa Falls, says that the two young sisters of her book, when 5 and 7 years of age, had been placed in foster care in St. Croix Falls to escape an abusive home in Cornell, and, in 1940, survived a fire in their foster home.

Trying to check on the fire story, I found that the SCF Fire Department has no records going back to the 1940s, so we don’t have the names of the foster parents (which Hebert says she is hesitant to reveal because of privacy concerns) but she tells us that the St. Croix Falls years were the first happy time of the girls lives. We’ll have to read the book to get the full story…

A book signing is scheduled, with a chance to talk with author Jean Hebert, at the Baker Building on Thursday, Sept.

25, 1 to 3 p.m.

••• A video produced for the St. Croix Falls Historical Society that features hundreds of years of our community history in just 12 minutes, is now available for viewing at the Baker Building by appointment. The DVD features archive photographs of the historical society, with a voice-over script based on information provided by society Presi-

dent Durand Blanding.

The video includes the era of Native American habitation and European explorers, white settlement, the steamboat era, the Rosemarie lumbering days and up to the con- Vezina struction of the hydropower dam in 1906-1907, when the “wild river” was harnessed.

For more inforSponsored by mation on how to the St. Croix view the video, please call the soci- Falls Historical Society ety/chamber of commerce headquarters at 715483-3580.

••• A tragedy that occurred on the St. Croix River some 75 or more years ago came to mind when Louise Wilmer moved to Dresser from Minneapolis.

She says it has been a family tale, that Irene Aaby, a cousin of Wilmer’s father, Albert Aaby, drowned in the river while the family was picnicking here. “I was always curious to know more of the story, and now that I live here, I decided

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As we prepare to observe the sesquicentennial of our community, this is a peek back to the centennial celebration – the three costumed ladies are (L to R): Mildred Johnson, Lucille McKenney and Hope Mineau. – Photo submitted to try to find out more,” Wilmer says.

She wondered if there was anything in the local newspaper about the drowning of the girl, Irene Aaby, but without a

specific date it would be nearly impossible to look it up. We referred her to the office of the Polk County clerk, where she is taking her search for the date.

Your local Red Cross chapter needs your support September, National Preparedness Month BALSAM LAKE – American is closely watching hurricanes, Ike and Josephine.

American Red Cross’s unique national system allows it to ensure lifesaving blood is available at a moment’s notice when and where it is needed. With the potential for more hurricanes over the next few weeks, it will be the blood already on the shelves that helps in times of emergencies.

Blood donations needed It’s back-to-school time for most kids this month, which also means high school blood drives ramp back up. Up to 20 percent of the blood donated to the

Red Cross comes from high school and college/university blood drives. Sixteenyear-olds are now eligible to donate blood with written parent/guardian consent.

Eligible donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment to donate during September, National Preparedness Month. As always, blood and platelet donation appointments, and eligibility questions, can be accommodated by calling 800-GIVE-LIFE or online at givebloodgivelife.org.

Hurricane financial donations needed American Red Cross St. Croix Valley Chapter national disaster response volunteers are already on the scene in the

southern U.S. states devastated by the hurricanes. National Red Cross leadership teams have been sent to Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. St. Croix Valley Chapter volunteers are in action in Louisiana and Virginia with more leaving within the next 24 hours to Florida and the Carolinas.

“Hurricane Ike is of great concern. Already a Category 3, it is expected to strengthen over the next few days. The hurricane’s most damaging winds and rain are on the northeast side of the eye.

If Ike continues his current track, Florida will receive the most damaging winds.

Some Red Cross national disaster relief workers for Gustav already transferred to the Florida and the southeastern coastal states while chapters within those

affected states are moving their relief folks as needed” said Anne McNamara, emergency services director.

The National Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund will be depleted quickly without the strong support of communities throughout the nation. Communities across the nation, especially corporations, are asked to work with your local chapter by donating to the national relief fund. St. Croix Valley residents may do so by making an online earmarked donation at www.scvarc.org or by sending a check made out to National Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and mailing it to American Red Cross, St. Croix Valley Chapter, PO Box 322, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. – submitted

Burnett County VFW presents supplies to local schools The Burnett County VFW Post 1256 Ladies Auxiliary presented supplies to the Webster, Grantsburg and Siren schools on Thursday, Sept. 4.

Auxiliary members presenting the supplies are: Arlene Main, Barb McAuley, Jean Bickford, Diane Lindahl and Mabel Buhler.

Accepting the donated supplies for Webster was Martha Anderson (L).

Accepting the donated supplieS for Grantsburg was Sherry Ryan, elementary school secretary (L). – Photos submitted

RIGHT: Accepting the donated supplies for Siren was Mrs. Bakkum’s fifth-grade class.

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To bee or not to bee

Harvest Festival held Snookie Meier picked out a Hubbard squash from a wagon of fresh produce at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church’s Harvest Festival held Sunday afternoon, Sept. 7, in Grantsburg. The daylong event included the annual Harvest Festival barbecued chicken and ham dinner, a polka Mass, children’s activities, a fresh produce sale and karaoke entertainment.

The Polk-Burnett County Bee Association held its annual picnic in Osceola last Saturday, Sept. 6. Richard Kretzschmar (center) gave a demonstration on fogging bees with mineral oil, a technique used to combat Varroa mites, a pest which can reek havoc in a beehive. For more information on beekeeping call: 715-327-5525. – Photo by Wayne Anderson

SCRMC Employee of the Month announced St. Croix Regional Medical Center congratulates Mary Christian who has been chosen employee of the month for September 2008. Christian is the cashier in the business office. - submitted

Rylee Hoffman took to the mike for some songs at the harvest festival at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church last Sunday. Karaoke entertainment was all part of a fun afternoon at the church’s annual fall event.

Donation to library building fund

The American Legion Post and Auxiliary donated money to the new St. Croix Falls Library building fund in the amount of $250 each on Monday morning, Sept. 8. Pictured (L to R) are: Don Hoag, Legion Post 143 Commander, Sarah Adams, librarian, and Mary Chapin, Auxiliary president. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

Farmers market vouchers available POLK COUNTY - There is still a limited number of vouchers for the senior farmers market.

Interested seniors in Polk County aged 60 or older - are asked to come to the aging department at the government center in Balsam lake and sign up to receive $25 in vouchers. Deadling is Tues-

day, Sept. 30.

Income requirements to participate in the program: participants must make less than $19,240 a year for a one-person household and less than $25,900 a year for two person-household. - from Polk County Aging Department

Tom Hinrichs tended the barbecued chicken being grilled over an open pit for last Sunday’s harvest festival dinner held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Grantsburg.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

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Three residents recognized during Knights of Columbus awards banquet

by Marv Merle, Faithful Navigator, Fourth Degree Assembly No. 1691 BARONETTE – On July 22, the Msgr.

Peter F. Meyer Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly No. 1691, Cumberland, had their First-Annual Assembly, Community and Patriotic Awards Banquet at Bistro 63 in Baronette.

Honored guests included: Fr. Leonard Fraher, Fr. Eugene Hornung, Fr. Ronald Leura, Fr. Dave Lussen, Fr. John Spanjers, Fr. Michael Tupa, Deacon Ron Novotny, Pat and Stacey Taylor, Louis and Barbara Muench.

The Assembly No. 1691 Award was presented to Arnie Stoberl in recognition of outstanding service and dedication as assembly commander.

Patriotic awards were presented to 31 Sir Knights for their past military service to our country.

Community awards were presented to Pat and Stacey Taylor of Taylor Funeral Homes, Webster, Siren and Spooner; and to Louis and Barbara Muench of Louie’s Finer Meats of Cumberland in grateful recognition and appreciation for their contribution to the community and Knights of Columbus Assembly No. 1691.

The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic lay organization.

It was founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in 1882 in New Haven, Conn.

The Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus was established Feb. 22, 1900, on the principle of patriotism, love for and devotion to one’s country.

To become a member of the Knights of Columbus, you must be 18 years old and a practicing Catholic. A member goes through three degrees in the local counThe Patriotic Award given this year by the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly No. 1691 went to 31 including members, Willis McLain (L), Grantsburg and Jim Ebner, Cameron. – Photos submitted

Sir Knight Fran Capra (center) from the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly No. 1691 presented a community award to Louis Muench Jr. (L) and Louis Muench from Louie’s Finer Meats, Cumberland, during their First-Annual Community and Patriotic Awards Banquet in Baronette, July 22. cil. The highest a Knight can go is to the fourth assembly, which in this area is headquartered at the Catholic church in Cumberland.

Members of the Fourth Degree have earned the title of Sir Knight. They meet

bimonthly, and provide the honor corps (color guard) to local councils.

The Fourth Degree Assembly area goes from Cameron and Turtle Lake to north of Spooner and down to Rice Lake.

Close to 150 members are involved.

Marv Merle, Faithful Navigator for the Fourth Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus No. 1691, presented this year’s Assembly Award to Arnie Stoberl, Turtle Lake.

Pat and Stacey Taylor from Taylor Funeral Homes, Webster, Siren and Spooner, were recipients of a Community Award presented to them by Marv Merle (L), Faithful Navigator of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly No. 1691, in Baronette on July 22.

SCRMC joins Wisconsin hospitals effort to prevent care errors ST. CROIX FALLS – Many hospitals in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and other states, use color-coded alerts as a way of quickly identifying important information about patients. Wristbands, stickers, and placards are commonly used to identify allergy warnings, risk of falling, or do-not-resuscitate orders, for example.

Until now, however, there has not been a standard that offers direction to hospitals as to what color identifies which alert. St. Croix Regional Medical Center has joined in an effort by Wisconsin and more than a dozen other states that are standardizing their approach to hospital color-coded alerts.

“Many health professionals work in multiple health-care settings, so they must memorize multiple, and sometimes conflicting, color-coded alert systems,” explained Kari Peer, RN, SCRMC’s Medical Surgical/ICU director.

The move to standardize color-coded alerts was fueled by reports of serious medical errors being narrowly averted.

Last year, for example, a Wisconsin patient was being treated for a serious heart condition. Later, he was transported to a Madison hospital for advanced care. Upon arrival, a nurse commented on his “DNR” wristband.

The patient and his wife were horrified to learn that the patient name band used for identification in his first hospital was the same blue color as the wristband the Madison hospital used to identify patients with a “Do Not Resuscitate” wish. Fortunately, the misinterpretation was immediately clarified and no care was withheld.

“We have movement of both patients and some of our health care providers in more than one setting and across state lines,” Peer said. “Standardizing how we alert these professionals to patient conditions just makes good sense.”

Minnesota and Wisconsin have already standardized to the same set of colors, and the Wisconsin Hospital Association, which initiated this standardization move, hopes to see a national color standard for these alerts. - submitted

Girl Scouts learn to scuba dive

On Saturday, Sept. 6, the Ambassador Webster Girl Scouts from Troop 50190 went scuba diving at Going Under Dive Center in Maple Grove, Minn. The girls spent two hours in the water and had a lot of fun. Shown are Cora Bauer, Jessica Bauer, Vickie Bauer and the instructor Sheri Morris. – Photo submitted

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Frederic Community Education Knitting Extravaganza. Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Frederic Elementary School. Fee: $15. Preregistration is required. Contact Konnie 715-653-2619 or Lisa 715653-2510.

The Natural Step Study Circle. Tuesdays, Oct. 7 – Nov. 25, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Fee: $15 to purchase book and study guide.

Knitting for all levels. WITC #65091/ #42-815-408. Mondays, Oct. 6 – 27, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Konnie Didlo. Fee: $23.41/$4 Sr. Tribal Gypsy Dance. WITC: #60-807-630. Mondays, Oct. 6 – 27, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $26.40. Instructor: Jennn Ramautar.

Responsible Beverage Service. WITC #63870/ #47-311400. Monday, Oct. 13, 6 – 10 p.m. Fee: $20.

Thread Painting-Finishing Your Embroidery. WITC #65093/ #42-815-408. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Julie Crabtree. Fee: $13.71/$4 Sr. Thread Painting – Machine Embroidery. A Winter Scene.

WITC #65094/ #42-805-408. Thursdays, Oct. 16 – 30. Instructor: Julie Crabtree. Fee: $28.26/$4 Sr. Babysitting Clinic. WITC #65157/ #42-307-495. Tuesdays, Oct. 14 – Nov. 4, 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. Instructor: Barb Kass.

Fee: $18.56.

Knitted Christmas Stocking. WITC #65092/ #42-815-408.

Tuesdays, Oct. 14 – 28, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Barb Kass. Fee: $18.56.

Write Right Now! WITC #65084/ #42-801-402. Tuesdays, Oct. 21 – Nov. 25, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Fee: $33.12/$4 Sr.

Unity Community Education To register and for more information for any Unity Community Education class, contact 715-825-2101, ext. 1560 or email tworrell@unity.k12.wi.us.

Ongoing classes Scuba Diving Instruction. Northland Equipment and Diving provides instruction and certification through Unity Community Education. Call for details.

Water Aerobics. WITC Cat. #42-807-412. Six weeks, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16 (Class #63741) and Tuesday, Oct. 28 (Class #63742). Tuesdays and Thursday, 5 to 5:45 p.m.

Fee: $33.12, $4 seniors 62+. Please write check to WITC. Fall 2008 Beginning Computer Skills, WITC Course #42-105-449, class #64968. Mondays, Sept. 8 – 29, 5 – 8 p.m. Cost: $33.12, payable to WTIC ($4 for seniors 62+). Instructor: Anthony Rucci.

Hunter Safety. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 9 to Oct. 2, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Cost $10 payable to DNR, will be collected the first night of class.

Yoga. Wednesdays, began Sept. 10, 6 – 6:45 p.m. $36 for 6 weeks, registration fee to Comm. Ed. Instructor: Ardis Miller.

The Art and Science of Food Preservation. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9 and 10, noon to 5 p.m. Cost: $22 registration fee to Community Ed. Please register at least one week

prior to class. $27 material fee, pay to instructors on the first day of class. Instructors: Jolene Lindner and Lisa Johnson.

The Natural Step Study Circle. Thursdays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 30, 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $15 to purchase book and study guide. Instructor: Jeff Peterson.

Watercolor with Pen and Ink, WITC Course #42-815408. Class #61569. Thursdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost $22.41 payable to WITC ($4 for seniors age 62+). $10 Material fee to instructor on first night of class. Instructor, Barb Knowles.

Working the Room - How to Move People to Action through Audience-Centered Speaking. Mondays, Sept. 15Oct. 27 (skip Oct. 13), 6-8 p.m. Cost $33.12 payable to WITC ($4 for seniors 62+). You will need to purchase the book “Working the Room” by Nick Morgan. Instructor: Jim Renno.

Personal Safety ~ Self Defense, WITC Catalog #42-504416. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 5-8 p.m. Cost: $13.71 payable to WITC ($4 for seniors aged 62+). Instructor: Kristen Strohbusch.

Animal Expedition. WITC Catalog #60-091-610. Class #65195. Tuesdays, Sept. 30 – Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Cost: $30.85 per adult/child team, payable to WITC. Instructor: Jennifer Dueholm. Class to be held at the Balsam Lake Public Library community room.

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Education Dog Obedience Classes. Thursdays, Sept. 4 – Oct. 16, session 1, 6 – 6:45 p.m.; session 2, 7 – 7:45 p.m. Fee: $35 for either session 1 or 2. Instructor: Shelly Karl. Class size limited to 10.

Digital Cameras - Intermediate. WITC Class #64996, Catalog #42-103-460. Mondays, Sept. 8 – 29, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Fee: $23.41/$4 Sr. Instructor: Michael Chalgren. Class size limited to 12.

Want more camera classes? Take the 4-session Digital Camera/Scanner class offered Mondays, Oct. 6 – 27.

Computer: Designing with Microsoft Word. WITC Class #65192, Catalog #47-103-438. Thursdays, Sept. 11 – 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Fee: $18.56/$4 Sr. Instructor: Christine Seaton.

Class size limited to 12.

Want more computer classes? Sign up for the Intro to PhotoShop LE class Thursdays, Oct. 2 – 23, or Christmas Card Design class Thursdays, Nov. 6 – 20.

Survival Spanish for Travel. WITC Class #65193, Catalog #42-802-405. Mondays, Sept. 15 – Nov. 3, 6 – 8 p.m. Fee: $42.82/$4 Sr. Instructor: Dean Johansen. Class must have a minimum of 10 participants.

Baby-Sitting Clinic. WITC Class #64392, Catalog #47307-495. Tuesdays, Sept. 16 – Oct. 7, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Fee: $23.41. Instructor: Barb Kass.

Financial Management: First-Time Home Buyers. Tuesdays, Sept. 16 and 23, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $10. Instructors: Fred Memmer and Al Nelson.

Gardening: Bonsai Tree. WITC Class #65194, Catalog #42-001-405. Thursday, Sept. 18 – 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Fee: $13.71/$4 Sr. Instructor: Gary Ganje.

Gardening: Composting Basics and Winterizing. Thursday, Sept. 18, 6 – 8 p.m. Fee: $10. Instructors: Linda Leef and Susan Armstrong, Master Gardeners.

Genealogy. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6 – 8 p.m. Fee: $10. Instructor: Kathy Clark.

Felted Cap. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $18.

Instructor: Audrey Anderson.

How to register for Luck Community Education classes: Contact Amy Aguado at 715-472-2152 ext. 103, or e-mail amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us. You may also call and register for WITC courses at 1-800-243-9482 ext. 4221 or log onto www.witc.edu. Many more classes are listed on the Luck School Web site: www.lucksd.k12.wi.us.

We b s t e r / S i r e n C o m m u n i t y E d u c a t i o n Computer Housekeeping. WITC #42-103-455/ID#64943.

Four Thursdays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 2, 6 – 9 p.m. at Siren School.

Fee: $23.41/$4 Sr. Instructor: Philip Ruffolo.

Computers for Absolute Beginners. WITC #42-103470/ID#65003. Three Mondays, Sept. 15 to Sept. 29, 6 – 8:30 p.m. at Siren School. Fee: $23.41/$4 Sr. Instructor: Sharon Huff.

Basic Sewing. WITC #42-301-422/ID#65165. Six Mondays, Sept. 15 to Oct. 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Siren School.

Fee: $33.12/$4 Sr. Instructor: Kathryn Jones.

Tie-Dye Fun. WITC #42-815-408/ID#65086. Monday and

Tuesday, Sept. 15 and 16, 6 – 8 p.m. at Northwind Arts. Fee: $13.71/$4 Sr. Instructor: Jenny Goalen.

Family Directed Home Funerals. Thursday, Sept. 18, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Siren School. Fee: Free. Instructor: Lucy Basler.

Qi Gong for Seniors. WITC #42-807-414/ID#65689. Six Mondays, Sept. 22 to Oct. 27, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Siren School. Fee: $4. Instructor: Janice Metelak.

Tile and Glass Painting. WITC #42-815-408/ID#65087.

Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 22 and 23, 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Northwind Arts. Fee: $13.71/$4 Sr. Instructor: Jenny Goalen.

Qi Gong Intermediate. WITC #42-807-414/ID#65690.

Eight Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 23 to Nov. 13, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Siren School. Fee: $42.82/$4 Sr. Prerequisite: Must have completed the Beginning Qi or Qi Gong for seniors last semester. Instructor: Janice Metelak.

Square Dancing. Four Tuesdays, Sept. 23 – Oct. 14, 6 – 7 p.m. at Siren School. Fee: $20/$10 Sr. Instructor: Ike Jones.

Preregistration is required on most classes. For WITC classes, mail registration form to WITC or call WITC 1-800243-9482 ext. 4221, or for all other classes call the community education office at 715-349-7070.

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

LOCATION

Menu

SEPTEMBER 15 - SEPTEMBER 19

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

FREDERIC

BREAKFAST Yogurt, Rice Krispie bar, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Mr. Rib, waffle fries OR buffalo chicken salad.

BREAKFAST Oatmeal to go, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, corn OR beef taco salad.

BREAKFAST K-6 mini muffins, 7-12 scones (NEW), cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Sloppy joes, potato salad, fresh fruit OR tuna salad.

BREAKFAST Long john, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, chips, raw veggies, dip OR turkey salad.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Italian dunkers, green beans OR chicken strip salad.

GRANTSBURG

LUNCH Nachos, cheese sauce, rice, steamed broccoli, pineapple tidbits.

LUNCH Sub sandwich with fixings, pasta salad, peas, mixed fruit.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, rice, green beans, pear sauce.

LUNCH Taco salad with fixings, refried beans, whole-kernel corn, peach sauce.

LUNCH Rib ticker, oven potatoes, sliced carrots, applesauce.

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/yogurt.

LUNCH Mozzarella pizza dippers, dipping sauce, winter mix, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/donut.

LUNCH Nacho supreme, tortilla chips, peas & carrots, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/pancakes.

LUNCH Chicken patty on a bun, tater tots, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hamburger, 712.

BREAKFAST Cereal/egg muffin.

LUNCH Baked potato bar, ham/cheese/sour cream, broccoli with cheese, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, all.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Barbecues, french fries, green beans, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hot dog, 712.

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with peanut butter, juice and milk.

LUNCH Chicken patty, tritater, coleslaw, steamed green beans, pineapple tidbits, grapes. Alt.: Turkey/ham/cheese wrap.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, tiny pretzel, shredded lettuce, peas & carrots, diced peaches. Alt.: Ham dinner.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with peanut butter, juice and milk.

LUNCH Tater tot hotdish, Tostitos, lettuce, steamed corn, sliced pears. Alt.: Mexican potatoes.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza, juice and milk.

LUNCH “Lunch Brunch” French toast sticks, cheese omelet, sausage, baked beans, veggies, applesauce, banana.

Alt.: Stromboli.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with peanut butter, juice and milk.

LUNCH Cheese quesadilla, lettuce salad, refried beans, Spanish rice, fruit cocktail. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Brat, french fries, corn, peaches.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon roll, fresh fruit.

LUNCH Hot ham & cheese, macaroni salad, green beans, applesauce.

BREAKFAST Omelet, 1 slice of toast.

LUNCH Lasagna, lettuce salad, garlic toast, carrots, pears.

BREAKFAST 2 pancakes, 2 sausage links.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, peas, spicy apple slices.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

Belgian waffle with fruit topping.

LUNCH Cheese dogs w/toppings, Grilled cheese, tomato soup,baked vegchips, cinnamon applesauce baked gies & dip, strawberries. beans. Alt.: Veggie beef barley, turkey sandwich.

UNITY

BREAKFAST Oatmeal and toast.

LUNCH Meatball subs and tater tots.

BREAKFAST Breakfast bites.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs and baked beans.

BREAKFAST Mini pancakes.

LUNCH Baked potato bar with ham and broccoli, ice cream.

BREAKFAST Belgian waffles with toppings.

LUNCH Spaghetti, green beans and bread sticks.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Grilled chicken, sub and au gratin potatoes.

WEBSTER

LUNCH Spaghetti, salad, bread sticks, pears, fruit cocktail.

LUNCH Baked chicken, potato, carrots OR beef noodle soup with veggies, PBJ, applesauce, pineapple.

LUNCH Italian dunkers, garlic bread, salad OR cheeseburger, bun, sliced potatoes, carrots, pears, mixed fruit.

Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUNCH LUNCH Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, Hot dog, bun, baked beans, fresh veggreen beans, mandarin oranges, gies, fresh fruit. peaches.

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CHURCH NEWS

Wednesday outing for Pilgrim Lutheran Women

Shown (L to R): Clarice Lindahl, Helga Taube, Marlene Dahlberg, Kay Thorsbakken, Eileen Wikstrom, Dorthea Jensen, June Fossum, Jan Berg, Sandy Turk, Julie Martin, Betty Schmietendorf, LaVerna Petersen, Sylvia Hansen and Joan Funne. Not pictured were Karen Swanberg and LaVonne Engelhart who were working behind the scenes. – Photo submitted FREDERIC – Fourteen excited women met at the church to carpool to their destination of a tour of Sweet Meadow Flower Farm in Lewis. The owner, Joan Jendro, demonstrated how to grow and make arrangements with the beautiful flowers she grows in her

well-manicured gardens.

You can see Jendro’s talents at the farmers market in Frederic on Saturday mornings. Women from Bethany Lutheran in Siren were invited to join the tour, and they too had a good time. An outing is not an outing unless

Webster/Siren After 5 dinner meeting set SIREN – The Webster/Siren Area Christian Women’s Club After 5 invites all women to attend a dinner meeting on Monday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Homestead Café located on Main Street in Danbury.

The special feature will be presented by Peggy Strabel, who will be showing fall fashions from Peggy’s Fashion Rack, Siren. Joyce Highstrom of Siren will pro-

Your local Red Cross at work ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross has been busy deploying disaster volunteers to various regions. The chapter is proud of their dedicated volunteers, who respond to everything from family house fires and tornadoes to those who deploy for national disasters. The National Red Cross has deployed about 800 staff to the Gulf States to prepare for Hurricane Ike and are refilling their warehouses to be ready with supplies. They are working with local, state, and federal officials to move workers, equipment and supplies for Ike. The Red Cross system of moving people and materials allows great flexibility to preposition supplies in a short period of time over a wide area. These 10 St. Croix Valley Chapter volunteers are out in the fields and there are more in the wings who can leave later this week: Baton Rouge, La.: Jean Appert – bulk distribution; Garratt Alessandroni – client casework supervisor.

Orlando, Fla.: Gayle Knutson – mass care team leader; Alan Park – mass care; Crystal Ruff – mass care; Ann Coady – mass care; Nancy Briske – mass care; Gary Briske – mass care.

Ashburn, La. call center: Sue Palmer – Assisting clients over the phone who are looking for assistance with food and shelter.

Tim Palmer - Assisting clients over the phone who are looking for assistance with food and shelter.

Red Cross estimates it will spend between $40-$70 million on their Gulf Coast relief effort alone. They need your support to help people impacted by the hurricanes of 2008 and other disasters across the country by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. To donate please contact your local American Red Cross office at 715-485-3025. - submitted

vide special music. The special speaker for the evening will be Becky McDonough who lives in Eau Claire with her husband and three children ages 8 to 15. She oversees accounting and finance for a medical center. McDonough is a five-time cancer survivor. For years, she has fought to control her life and those around her, only to realize the toll it had taken, not only on her relationships, but also on her health. Please join them as she shares “Confessions of A Control Freak” and her journey toward “letting go.”

Tickets will be sold at the door for $10, but reservations are needed - please call Jan at 866-8106 or Carol at 349-7006. After 5 is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. – submitted

you have lunch with a bunch of women who have a lot to say to one another. A picnic lunch was provided by the Pilgrim ladies complete with dessert. There were no ants at this picnic! The group agreed that they would highly recommend touring this farm. It’s always sad when fun times have to end, and this was no exception, so back home they went with their fond memories of the day. - submitted

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CHURCH NEWS Skinning peaches requires much heat

Know the Bible

I canned some Georgia peaches the other day, the first time in years. I read the directions carefully, preparing each item. I placed all the equipment on the counter in the order in which it would be used, washed the jars and lids, and prepared the canner and syrup. Then I plunged some peaches into hot water to loosen the skins. But I didn’t keep them in long enough and the peaches proved rather difficult to peel. Perspectives With the next batch, I allowed the peaches to remain a full minute before transferring them to cold water to cool. By that time, the skins had loosened so much, they slid off easily.

The key to success, I discovered, was in having the water hot enough and immersing the peaches long enough. Not only did the skins come off easily, but the peaches became soft and pliable—easy to cut and place in the jars.

We could apply this heat experience to God’s Word.

God appeared to Moses—and to some of the prophets—in the form of a burning fire. When they appeared close enough to his fire, they fell down in repentant awe and fear. In the New Testament, God’s power were as tongues of flame in the Upper Room at Pentecost. There again, God’s fire brought holy fear and repentance, resulting in salvation for 3,000 people.

When God’s holiness becomes evident to us—as we spend time in prayer and meditation with him— it reveals our sin and unholiness so much that we are compelled to repent. In past revivals, people fell down and cried out for God’s mercy as his holy “fire” came upon them. We may experience his holy fire while in church or even in the privacy of our home.

No matter how or where or when, the condition of our heart then becomes bare and apparent to us and God’s fire causes our sins to slide off. Such peeling of self, such burning up of unholiness makes us soft and pliable to God’s will. At such times, he can do his greatest work in us.

Like skinning peaches, the heat of his presence and the immersion in his glory allows him to accomplish his purpose for our lives.

“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire.” (Hebrews 12:29) Lord, we don’t want to approach your glory and holiness casually. Help us to be in reverent awe of you today as we serve you. In Jesus’ name, amen.

(Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com or http://bairbonesblog.blogspot.com)

Sally Bair Eternal

Warren Allen Hanson Warren Allen Hanson died Sept. 1, 2008, in Amery.

He was 88 years old.

Warren was born in Woodville, the son of Oscar and Ann Hanson on July 3, 1920.

He attended elementary school and graduated from Woodville High School in 1938. He attended UW-River Falls for two years and majored in agriculture. On Sept.

5, 1940, he was united in marriage to Audrey Nelson at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodville, where he had been baptized and confirmed. They moved to Frederic, where he lived for most of the rest of his life.

Warren farmed for many years, had a maple syrup business and a heavy equipment business. He cleared land, built roads and built lakes. He bought and sold land, both in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Warren also farmed in Minnesota for many years.

The northeast half of Straight Lake Park was originally owned by Warren and Audrey from the 1940s to 1973.

Warren enjoyed dancing, hunting and investing.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kent; grandson, Jason Furlong; sister, Laverne and former wife, Audrey.

He is survived by son, Doug (Joyce) Hanson of Frederic; daughters, Sharon Weiser of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Jill (Kevin) Furlong of Stillwater, Minn.; five grandchildren, Tanya Hanson, Kari Vernon, Kessea Weiser Fjelstad and Megan and Ryan Furlong; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Baardson; sister-inlaw, Shirley Anderson; two nieces and five nephews.

Since we live in a time when false doctrine is permeating throughout the religious world, it pays to know the Bible. Jesus defeated Satan through the word and so can each of us. “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 1:15). This requires study on our part. “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of Preacher’s truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). You will never regret the time you spend reading, studying, learning, and comprehending God’s word. One may listen to Beethoven or Bach, read Shakespeare or Shelley, gaze upon the artwork of Michelangelo or Monet and be impressed. Yet there will never be a symphony that can ring forth a sweeter melody than the Bible. There will never be literature published that can equal what has been authored by the Spirit of God. More beautiful than paintings of the masters are the pages of the Holy Scriptures.

Furthermore, God’s word will not be destroyed.

Hobbes, Voltaire, Rousseau, and Hume were intellecual giants, but they could not destroy the Bible.

William Jennings Bryan, statesman and presidential candidate, was correct when he stated, “The Bible could not have lived because it has been more bitterly attacked than any other book ever written.” How did it survive? Bryan concluded, “It is the product of divine inspiration.”

Why would anyone reject the Bible? When one is bitter, critical, and mean, his heart can melt when he studies 1 Corinthians 13. When one is anxious and worried, he should hear Jesus’ words in Matthew 6.

When contemplating the death of a loved one, there is comfort in Psalm 23.

Garret Derouin The Pen

One must have the right attitude toward the Bible and accept what God says about any subject. False doctrine makes inroads into the Lord’s church because those who call themselves disciples, students of Christ, become lethargic and lazy with regard to studying the Bible. When we do not know what God says on a matter or understand what is or is not authorized in matters of religion, the door is open for Satan. What should we do?

FIRST, study for the approval of God. Since Christianity is a taught religion (Titus 2:11-12), it is necessary to know the Book. However, study is hard work.

Do our children usually enjoy their homework? No. Parents push their children to study for the sake of the children. What is true with regard to secular education is even more important spiritually. God says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6).

God will not bless or reward those who refuse to study His word.

SECOND, study for the assurance it brings ourselves. It is embarrassing when someone asks you a basic biblical question and you do not know the answer. Someone well-trained in the Scriptures cannot always be by your side. In fact, you may not always have access to the Bible or a ready reference booklet.

Therefore, store God’s word in your mind. “Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:11).

THIRD, study to apply the truth. The text says, “rightly dividing the word of truth.” Learn the difference between the Old and New testaments. In every passage ask yourself, “Who is speaking?” and “To whom is one speaking?” This will help you when combating religious error. (by Barry M. Grider, Editor of The Gospel Journal) If readers have questions or simply wish to know more about the Church of Christ, we would like to invite them to call 715-866-7157 or stop by the church building at 7425 W. Birch St. in Webster. Sunday Bible class begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. We also meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Office hours are Tuesdays through Fridays, 9 a.m. noon.

OBITUARIES Don Wedin

Donald Wedin, Sequim, Wash., died Aug. 17, 2008, at his home. He was 90 years old.

Don was born Dec. 9, 1917 on Round Lake in Trade Lake Township, Burnett County, of Selma Walsten Wedin and David Wedin. He was the youngest of five children: (Bada) Viola, Myrtle, Doris, Odsler and Donald; all of his siblings preceded him in death.

Don was very active right up to his death. In June of this year, he drove his motor home, with his invention (patent applied for) – a roll-down winter protective canvas–on the top, to the inventors’ gathering in Redwood Falls, Minn., and from there detached his car, drove to Northwest Wisconsin to visit friends and relatives, back to Redwood Falls to reattach his car, and then drove his motor home back to Sequim.

Don’s mother died when Don was a small child, of complications from the 1918-1919 world pandemic of influenza. His father, David, sold the farm and bought a home in Frederic where his sister, Viola, and husband, Clarence Erickson, could help raise Don. He graduated from Frederic High School. This was the deep Depression of 1933, and the family survived by raising and selling turkeys.

After high school, Don was a part of the Civilian Conservation Corps, and then enlisted in the armed services. As a Navy Ensign, he flew blimps over the Oregon coast to find possible enemy subs.

After World War II, Don moved in with Viola and Clarence again, where they had moved to Whitewater; there he attended the State Teachers College. He went then to the University of California at Berkeley to complete an advanced degree in biology.

In June, 1954, Don married Mary Buckler in Madison, where Mary was working on her master’s degree in home economics at the University of Wisconsin. For a time, they moved to Mound, Minn., to raise mink, and then to Tomah, where Don worked at the veterans hospital, and Mary as home agent for the University of Wisconsin Extension in Monroe County. Don sang in the church choir, and Mary was active with the women in the Methodist church and the American Association of University Women.

They bought land near Oakdale and fixed up two houses. Soon they bought adjacent land and lived on the higher property, while they continued with their careers and did a lot of traveling. They also bought, raised

and sold steers.

Upon retiring, Don and Mary sold the three houses and land and moved across the road into a house they had designed themselves. They both loved that area of Wisconsin, with rolling hills and woods. They were politically active, especially in the campaign of Ross Perot in 1992.

After tiring of Wisconsin’s severe winters, they decided to move in October 2003 to Sequim, Wash., on the Olympic Peninsula, where two of Mary’s nephews lived. They had visited several areas of the United States with their motor home, but were taken with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and its mild winters.

Unfortunately, Mary’s health deteriorated and she died of a stroke in May 2004. A lovely service was held in Tomah and again at the gravesite at Union Cemetery.

Don chose to stay in Sequim, where he had met many interesting retirees. He joined two or three discussion groups and, as an excellent writer, continued writing letters to the editor. He held very strong views about the world’s problems and wasn’t afraid to air them.

Don has left his estate to the Methodist Church Foundation to be administered from Sequim.

On Sept. 6, 2008, a small group of close relatives gathered for interment of Don’s ashes beside those of his dear wife, Mary, at Union Cemetery in Trade Lake Township. On Saturday, Sept. 27, 4 p.m., there will be a gathering of those others who would like to celebrate Don’s life at Union Cemetery. From Frederic, go west on Hwy. 48, six miles to CTH Z, at Four Corners, take CTH Z south 1-1/2 miles to West Gabrielson Road, turn west (right) and go on-fourth mile to Cemetery Road, turn left to Union.

Awana begins Sept. 17 at Webster Baptist WEBSTER – Boys and girls ages 3 to grade six are invited to Awana, which begins Wednesday, Sept. 17.

This fun-filled program includes spirited games, handbook time, songs and inspirational stories meets from 6:30 - 8 p.m. each Wednesday evening. Interested parents may call the church at 866-4111 for more information. - submitted

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Anne Lorraine Greinke Anne Lorraine Greinke, 89, Las Vegas, Nev., died Aug. 16, 2008. She was born Dec. 21, 1918, to Othylia (Gardin) and Harold Garmoe in Minneapolis, Minn.

While she was in the fourth grade, the Garmoe family moved to Chicago, Ill. After graduating from Carl Schurz High School in 1936, she attended classes to further her education in psychology, English, grammar and to improve her shorthand skills. She worked as a receptionist and secretary.

On Sept. 18, 1940, Edward F. Greinke Jr. and Lorraine were married in Chicago, Ill. They enjoyed dancing, horseback riding and ice skating. They lived in Texas, Colorado and California while Ed was serving in the U.S. Air Corps. After Ed’s military discharge, they returned to Chicago. Fishing and farming called them to move to Lewis.

Lorraine was involved with Cub Scouts as a den mother, youth leader at the Lewis United Methodist Church, Homemakers and United Methodist Women.

She loved sewing, playing cards and baking. She eventually worked at the Inter-County Leader filling in when employees were on vacation. A highlight of her life was ice-skating on a homemade pond with the Freeberg families and the Hansons. Lorraine and Ed enjoyed trips to Jamaica, Antigua, Puerto Rico, Tonga and spent retirement winters in Kona, Hawaii.

She is survived by children, Edward F. (LouAnn) Greinke III of Siren and Bondalin (Richard) Alger of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren, Robie Greinke, Samantha Greinke, Harmony (Bryce) Wittmayer and Nate (Katie) Panek; “Hanai” grandchildren, Chris and Jamie Olson, Roberta (Kyle) Miller, Kathy (Marty) Niles and Paul (Sheila) Alger; great-grandchildren, Zachary and Ethan Panek, Park and Brooklynn Wittmayer; “Hanai” great-grandchildren, Maggie Olson, Hannah and Ben Miller, Jessica and Marty Jay Niles, Nichole and Jason Rhodes; sister, Marlys Murray; other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward F. Greinke Jr.; brothers, Robert and Donald; and granddaughter, Tricia Rae Greinke. Private services are being held.

Grace B. Ruck Grace B. Ruck, 97, of resident of the St. Croix Falls Good Samaritan Home and formerly of Balsam Lake, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at the St. Croix Falls Good Samaritan Home.

Grace was born on April 2, 1911, in Worthing, S.D., to parents Edna M. (Homer) and Fred W. Fosha. Grace was raised and attended school in Balsam Lake.

She married Leonard “Pete” Ruck on July 19, 1930, in Center City, Minn. The couple settled on a farm near Balsam Lake where she and her husband raised their family. Grace also enjoyed working for local families as a housekeeper. Grace played a major part in raising her grandchildren and was a excellent caregiver to her family and friends.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Jean, Carol, Lynda, Nancy, Sharon, Steven,Cindy, Leonard, Debbie, Charolette, Lynn,Tammy, Brenda and Cheryl; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Robert Baier; two sisters-in-law, Irene Fosha and Dorothy Helig; daughters-in-law, Geraldine Blank and Margel Ruck; neices, nephews, cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leonard “Pete” in 1956; sons, Leroy and Fred Ruck; daughter, Helen Baier; grandsons, Ronald and Jeffery; great-grandson, Joshua Baier; great-granddaughter, Kaylie Baier; sister, Edna; and brothers, Fred, Louis and Robert Fosha.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Holy Trinity United Methodist Church in rural Balsam Lake. Pastor Paul Foulke officiated and Alice Schneider provided the music. Grace was laid to rest next to her husband, Leonard, at the Balsam Lake Cemetery. Casket bearers were Mike Asher, Steven Baier, Sherm Boucher, Ford Friday, Chuck Lehman, and Leonard Ruck. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with arrangements.

OBITUARIES Charles E. Pardun

Duane Bearheart

Charles “Chuck” E. Pardun, 50, a resident of Frederic, died peacefully at home on Sept. 1, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving mate, Arlene, by his side and his nurse cat, Banjo, at his feet.

Chuck was born Nov. 30, 1957, in Frederic, to Stanley and Geraldine Pardun. He was raised in Blaine, Minn., and attended Spring Lake Park High School.

He enlisted in the United States Navy in April 1976 and received an honorable discharge in October 1977.

He moved to the Burnett County area before settling in Polk County, where he worked for Colonial Craft and the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. At the present time, he was employed at the Inter-County Leader in Frederic and worked on-call night availability, at Hazelden.

He will be fondly remembered for his radiant smile and wonderful sense of humor. He had a compassionate, playful and giving spirit that touched the lives of many children and people of all ages. He was very proud of his children and an inspiration to his grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He enjoyed taking trips, playing games, music, movies, bonfires, motorcycles and hanging out with his family and friends. Chuck also enjoyed working in his yard, which he affectionately named “Sewell’s Park.”

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his beloved mate, Arlene Murtaugh; children, Don (Sonya) Murtaugh, Amber (Shad) Pardun, Dannen and Tia Kroschel; grandchildren, Andrew, Allie, Austin Breanna, Chase and Danaelle; siblings, Lonnie (Patricia) Pardun, Catherine (Paul) Babbage and Christine (Stephen) Chell; stepfather, John Cullen; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, with Pastor Freddie Kirk officiating. Music was provided by Dave and Cynthia Demar, Jay Stackhouse and Dave Peloquin (Siren United Methodist Men’s Chorus.) Interment was at the Danbury Cemetery in Swiss Township, Burnett County.

Honorary casketbearer was Mitch Harrington.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements. More information can be found at www.caringbridge.org/visit/Chuck Pardun.

Duane D. Bearheart, 39, Rice Lake died Sept. 3, 2008, at his home.

He was born Dec. 22, 1968, in Cumberland, to Sammy and Beverly (Sutton) Bearheart. His mother preceded him in death on April 23, 2006.

He is survived by his father, Sammy Bearheart, Webster; brothers Brian Bearheart, Webster, and Robert Bearheart, Webster; sisters Penny Bearheart, Cumberland, and Samantha (Larry) Larson Jr., Cumberland; nieces and nephews, Joshua, Jared, Thomas, Trey, Robert Jr, Brianna, Erin, Brian Jr., Shane and Daryl; aunts and uncles, Delores and Ralph Pewaush and Jim Bearheart.

Funeral services were held Sept. 8 at Skinner Funeral Home, Cumberland, with the Rev. Virgil Amundson officiating. Burial was in Maple Plain Reservation Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Bearheart, Brandon Bearheart, Andrew Ladd, Lawrence Bildeau, Tony Pewaush and Paul Armstrong. Honorary pallbearers were Brian Bearheart and Robert Bearheart.

The Skinner Funeral Home, Cumberland, was entrusted with arrangements.

Fairel Dean Randell Fairel Dean Randell, 75, Milltown, died Sept. 4, 2008, at the V.A. Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

Fairel was born on Nov. 21, 1933, in Okalahoma to Mary (Wilson) and Herman Randell.

As a young man, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served two years of duty from 1955- 1957. After his discharge, he returned to live and work in Oklahoma. In 1992, he and his wife, Elsie, moved to Milltown where they made their home and together managed the Milltown Laundromat for many years.

Fairel is survived by his daughters, Melissa Gibson of Webster and Donna Silva of Pearland, Texas; grandchildren, Chris Lipe, Amy Tendrup, Darcey Halvorson, Trey Everett, Mallary Everett, Jami Silva and Julie Everet; great-grandchildren, Katie Tendrup, Autumn Tendrup, Kevin Halvorson, Mitchell Halvorson, Lucas Halvorson and Jesse Lipe; sister, Betty Foster; nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elsie; six brothers and sisters.

Private family funeral services have been concluded.

Fairel will be laid to rest next to his wife, Elsie, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minn.

Helen B. Hinds Helen B. Hinds, age 91, of Amery, died on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at Willow Ridge Health Care Center, where she had been a resident for the past year.

Helen was born in Clear Lake on June 29, 1917, the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude (Dresser) Holmes.

She grew up in the Clear Lake area and was baptized and confirmed at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. After she graduated from Glenwood City High School, Helen attended the UW-River Falls where she received a Bachelor of Science degree. She began teaching in rural Polk County schools in 1936. On June 16, 1937, Helen was married to Dale F. Christison. She lived much of her life in Polk County, except for some short periods living in Ladysmith, Michigan, and Texas while she followed her husband in his employment with Stokley-VanCamp Canning Company.

After Dale’s death in 1956, Helen continued to teach and was left to raised her two children, John and Candace. She was later married to William R. Hinds in February of 1970. In addition to many rural schools, Helen taught in the Osceola and Unity School systems until her retirement. During her 41 years of teaching, Helen served on the WEA State Board and traveled many times to Madison to benefit education and educators in Wisconsin. She was also an active member of the Polk County and Wisconsin Democrat Party. This was highlighted by seeing her former schoolmate and dear friend, the Honorable Gaylord Nelson elected as Wisconsin’s governor and later senator. Helen was also an avid traveler and camper. She traveled nearly every summer across the United States and made it to nearly all the states but Alaska. Helen also loved to keep in touch with her friends, family, and many former students which she considered her lifeline and what she lived for.

The past few years, Helen has lived in Frederic, Balsam Lake, Luck, and at Riverbend Assisted Living in Amery. She was a lifetime member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Clear Lake and would like memorials to be dedicated there.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, Dale Christison and William Hinds; her parents; grandson, John D. Ritter; brother, Eugene Holmes and his wife, Ruth.

She is survived by son, John Christison of Bend, Ore.; daughter, Candace (Gary) VanLysal of Mosinee; grandson, Scott (Cheri) Ritter of Eau Claire; greatgrandchildren, Ingrid and Greta Ritter; nieces, other family, friends and collegues.

A memorial service was held Friday, Sept. 5, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Clear Lake. Fr. Robert Lyga was the officiant and music was provided by Christine LaFond. Interment was at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

The Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home, Clear Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

Glenn L. Peters Glenn L. Peters, rural Luck, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at his home. He was 64 years old.

Glenn was born May 16, 1944, to Lillian (Elkins) and Otis Peters, in Frederic. He grew up on a farm in rural Luck and graduated from Luck High School in 1963.

After graduation, Glenn worked for Jerome Foods in Barron as a foreman. Glenn married Patricia Brau on Dec. 18, 1965, at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church. In 1966, Glenn entered the U.S. Army and served two years, mainly in Germany. After returning from the service, he worked for both Durex and 3M companies.

In 1970, he then began work for the Polk County Highway Department where he remained 28 years until he

retired due to health issues.

Glenn lived in the rural Luck area all his life. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and raising and showing chickens at the Polk County Fair.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ted Peters; nephew, Gary Jepsen; and niece, Susan Schilling.

He is survived by his wife, Pat, of 42-1/2 years; three daughters, Audrey (Steve) Yeager of Barron, Melissa (Troy) Moe of Wilson and Jennifer (Chris) Kohler of Rice Lake; seven grandchildren, Mariah and Kyle Yeager, Kaytlyn, Alex and Evan Moe, Kaspar and Karma

Kohler; brother, Raymond (Helga) Peters; sisters, Eleanor (Fred) Jepsen, Mary (Bill) Schilling and Shelby (Norm) Hanson; sister-in-law, Lucy (Elwood) Steele; brothers-in-law, Bill (Claudia) Brau, Maynard (Barb) Brau; along with many nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

Funeral services were held at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church in Luck on Thursday, Sept. 4, with the Rev. Mary Ann Bowman officiating.

The Rowe Funeral Home of Luck was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS Kids must be mature students to become responsible adults Q: You’ve said that schools need to have enough structure and discipline to require certain behavior from children whether or not they have a natural interest in the subject being taught. Then you must favor a very structured, teacher-led program, where student behavior is rather tightly controlled. Why? DR. DOBSON: One of the purposes of education is to prepare a young person for later life. To survive as an adult in this society, one needs to know how to work, how to get there on time, how to get along with others, how to stay with a task until completed, and, yes, how to submit to authority. In short, it takes a good measure of self-discipline and control to cope with the demands of modern living.

Maybe one of the greatest gifts a loving teacher can contribute to an immature child, therefore, is to help her learn to sit when she feels like running, to raise her hand when she feels like talking, to be polite to her neighbor, to stand in line without smacking the kid in front and to do English when she feels like doing soccer. I would also like to see our schools readopt reasonable dress codes, eliminating suggestive clothing, T-shirts with profanity or those promoting heavymetal bands, etc. Guidelines concerning good grooming and cleanliness should also be enforced.

I know! I know! These notions are so alien to us now that we can hardly imagine such a thing. But the benefits would be apparent immediately. Admittedly, hairstyles and matters of momentary fashion are of no particular significance, but adherence to a standard is

an important element of discipline. The military has understood that for 5,000 years!

If one examines the secret behind a championship football team, a magnificent orchestra, or a successful business, the principal ingredient is invariably discipline. Preparation for this disciplinary lifestyle should begin in childhood.

That’s why I think it’s a mistake to require nothing of children -- to place no demands on their behavior – to allow them to giggle, fight, talk and play in the classroom. We all need to adhere to reasonable rules, and school is a good place to get acquainted with how that is done.

••• Q: What would you do if you had an elementary school child in a chaotic classroom with a disorganized teacher?

DR. DOBSON: I would do everything I could to get my child reassigned to a different classroom. Some very bad habits and attitudes can develop in 10 months, with an incompetent teacher.

••• Q: My former girlfriend and I were absolutely certain we were in love because we were crazy about each other from the moment we met. We were together every day and all our friends thought we would get married. But the relationship cooled off very quickly and now we can hardly stand each other. I don’t even like to be around her. What do you

Dr. James

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think happened to us?

DR. DOBSON: Not knowing either of you, it is difficult to say for sure. But I can tell you that the way your relationship began had something to do with the way it ended. A love affair is usually doomed when it begins with great intensity. It almost always burns itself out in time. You may recall an old song that described a love affair that was “too hot not to cool down.” That’s the way it often works.

In a manner of speaking, you and your girlfriend ran your race together as though it were a 100-yard dash.

It should have been approached like a marathon.

That’s why you exhausted yourselves before your journey together ever got started. If a love relationship is to go the distance, there needs to be a comfortable pacing that keeps the two parties from consuming each other. That will give the bond a chance to form– and allow “the glue to dry.”

••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995, www.family.org. Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.

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feature will be gift bags by Ann Henzlick, the music will be by Judith Mickelson. The speaker will be Becky McDonough with “Confessions of a Control Freak.” The cost is $8 inclusive and reservations/cancellations are

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For reservations/cancellations please call Carrie 651257-4741 or Velda 715-857-5573. - submitted

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Gr a nt sb ur g 2 4- H our F it nes s Cent e r gr a n d open ing RIGHT: Young and old were anxious to try all the new equipment during the Grantsburg 24-Hour Fitness Center’s open house Saturday, Sept. 6. Five year-old Christian Swanson had a great time showing everyone how good he was at lifting weights.

Richie Peterkin looked delighted to be on a treadmill at the new Grantsburg 24-Hour Fitness Center last Saturday.

Peterkin, who lives in Grantsburg but works in the Twin Cities, said it’s great having a fitness center in Grantsburg as now he won’t have to travel to a St. Croix Falls gym for a place to work out.

Natalie Doornink liked trying out all the new equipment at the Grantsburg 24-Hour Fitness Center open house last Saturday. Shon Hartman, representative for Second Wind Exercise Equipment, whose company supplied and helped set up the center’s equipment, was available to show visitors how all the machines worked.

Dr. Bont talks with John Hunt and sister-in-law Liel Hunt at last Saturday’s Grantsburg 24-Hour Fitness Center open house. Bont said quite a few seniors have signed up for membership. “That’s exciting,” said Bont, adding that when asked about the senior rate he got right on it. “I hadn’t thought of a senior rate until it was mentioned to me so I figured one out right away and now we have a senior rate.”

Janyl Friese watches as Kerri Harter demonstrates one of the stations on the PACE exercise circuit. Harter was on hand to answer questions about the PACE exercise program at an open house held Saturday at the new Grantsburg 24-Hour Fitness Center.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

The view from the Grantsburg 24-Hour Fitness Center second level showed all the new equipment available for members wanting to get and stay fit. Dr. Bont, owner of the center, and his staff held an open house at the center last Saturday.

Bont, who said he has been working day and night for the past several weeks getting the center ready to open, was overwhelmed by the response to the new facility. “Wow, this is above and beyond expectations,” said Bont. “We’ve signed up more people in the first week than we ever thought we would.” Bont, who will also have his chiropractic office in the center, has plans for some exciting new programs and services at the center.

Lucy Jewell, manager of the new Grantsburg 24-Hour Fitness Center explains equipment features, including controls for the flat-screen televisions installed for viewing while exercising, to a perspective member.

PACE instructor Kelli Harter greeted Pat Carey during the Grantsburg 24-Hour Fitness Center open house last Saturday.

Carey was interested in learning more about how the PACE hydraulic exercise circuit worked.

PACE moved from its downtown Grantsburg location last week to become part of the expanded programs and services the new fitness center will offer members.

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SEPTEMBER

THURS. - SUN/11 - 14 Amery

• Fall Festival www.amery.wisconsin.org. Sun., Pancakes under the Tent, 8 a.m.-noon and Lake Country Cloggers, 11 a.m.

THURSDAY/11

Coming events

Grantsburg

• Sundae Sunday at Central United Methodist Church. Enjoy sundaes and get acquainted with their new pastor, Carolyn Saunders, 2-4 p.m.

Rice Lake

• Rehearsals for the Red Cedar Symphony’s fall concert begin, 715-234-9755.

Shafer, Minn.

• Bloom Family Settler Singers perform at Gustafson’s Tomtegarden Barn, 2 p.m.

Amery

• Stamping & scrapbooking at the senior center, 9:30 a.m.; Fashions of the ‘20s with lunch available, 12:30 p.m., 715-268-6605.

MON. & TUES./15 & 16 Amery

• Blood drive at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, noon-6 p.m., 715-485-3025.

Cumberland

• Talk with a Doc at the hospital, 6-7 p.m.

Tummy tuck, abdominoplasty or scar managment.

MONDAY/15 Balsam Lake

Frederic

• Polk County Master Gardener meeting at old county courthouse, 6:45 p.m., 715-268-6130 or 715-268-8786.

• Presentation on basic food safety and home food preservation, at old county courthouse, 7:30 p.m., 715-268-6130 or 715-2688786.

Luck

• American Legion & Auxiliary meets at the hall, 7 p.m. Please note day change!

• Patriot Day observance at the elementary gym, 2 p.m.

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• Support group for people with bipolar disorder and depression at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m. Call 715-327-4436 for more info.

Centuria

• National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1581, dinner meeting at Hog Wild Restaurant, noon, 715-327-8658.

• Dine Fresh, Dine Local event at Café Wren, www.dinefreshdinelocal.com.

Danbury

• Webster/Siren Area Christian Woman’s Club After 5 meeting at Homestead Café, 6:30 p.m., 715-866-8106, 715-349-7006.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.; Skipbo, 11 a.m.-noon; 500 cards, 6:30 p.m. at the senior center.

• Dine Fresh, Dine Local event at several area restaurants, www.dinefreshdinelocal.com.

Siren

• Ruby’s Pantry food distribution at Siren Covenant Church, 4 p.m.

FRI. & SAT./12 & 13 Amery

• AHS Class of 1958 50-year reunion. Fri., Shoreview Supper Club at 5:30 p.m.; Sat., Amery Golf Course, 5:30 p.m., 715-698-4985.

Luck

• Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 7:30 p.m., 715472-2152 ext. 103.

FRI. - SUN./12 - 14 Burnett County

• Antique car tour, bottineau@sirentel.net.

715-349-8886 or

FRIDAY/12

Dresser

The Best Western Northwoods Lodge in Siren will again be tour headquarters for the Gandy Dancer Antique Car Tour, set for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 12-14. The schedule of the tour has been released. The tour Friday includes stops at the Siren Senior Community Center, 8 to 9 a.m.; Wolf Creek Bar, St. Croix Falls, 10:30 a.m.; Chateau St. Croix Winery Tour, 11 a.m.; McKenzie Lanes, 12:30 p.m. for lunch; and the Frederic Train Depot. On Saturday, stops include Mallard Lake Family Resort, 10:30 a.m.; Voyager Village Golf Course, 11:30 a.m. lunch; Log Cabin Store/Hole In The Wall Casino, Danbury, Crooked Lake Park in Siren, 5 p.m. On Sunday, the tour will stop at Forts Folle Avoine near Danbury for an 11 a.m. brunch. - with submitted information

Boyceville

• Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser Wilderness Walk at the Ben & Julie Buck residence, 1 p.m.

• Lutheran church harvest supper, 3-7 p.m.

Clam Falls

• Fundraiser to support WWII vets trip to Washington, D.C., at the community center, 6:30-9:30 p.m., music by Bill Java.

Cushing

Radisson

• Thunder in the Pines Tractor Pull at the fire department pulling track, 1 p.m., 715-308-0633, 715-643-3919.

Milltown

• Free clothing event at Peace Lutheran Church, 2-6 p.m., 715-755-2515.

• Neighborhood Watch meeting at the community hall, 7 p.m., 715-755-3913.

Frederic

• Spades played at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Luck

• Danish Brotherhood Society meeting at noon at the DBS Hall. Note time change.

Potluck dinner. Guest speaker will be Mark Soli from Lifeline.

Rice Lake

• Wisconsin Education Fair at UW-Barron County gym, approx. 100 postsecondary institutions represented, 9-11 a.m., 715-234-8024.

St. Croix Falls

• Christian Women meet, 11 a.m. at the senior center.

TUESDAY/16 Amery

Amery

• Spaghetti dinner, benefit for Tony Hach, at the community center, 5-9 p.m. DJ until midnight.

• Grazers pasture walk at Jim & Jessica Spiner’s Elm Creek Farm, 10 a.m.-noon, 715268-8778 or 715-485-8600.

• Stamping & scrapbooking at the senior center, 6 p.m.

Cumberland

Dairyland

St. Croix Falls

• Coffee hour, 9 a.m., at the Lutheran church.

• Bingo at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Truck pull at Dale’s Twin Pines, 7 p.m., 715822-2554.

Frederic

• Pokeno played at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Northwest Regional Writers meet in the community room, Sunrise Apts. Assignment: write on traveling together.

St. Croix Falls

• Bridge, 11 a.m. at the senior center.

Siren

• Dairyland Volunteer Fire Dept. & First Responders annual chicken feed at Cozy Corner Inn, noon ‘til gone, 715-244-3041.

Danbury

• 28th-annual Webster Lions Musky Madness Tournament on Yellow Lake, 715-8664788.

• Burnett County Historical Society annual meeting at Forts Folle Avoine Historical park, 5 p.m., 715-866-8890.

Frederic

Osceola

• Knitting Extravaganza at the high school, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-653-2619 or 715-653-2510 for info & to register.

• Food & fellowship at the senior center, noon.

Games after dinner.

SATURDAY/13

• Free youth waterfowl workshop at Crex Meadow’s Visitor Center, 1-4 p.m., 715-4632897.

• Scandinavian Smorgasbord at the Methodist church, 4-7 p.m., 715-349-2514.

SAT. & SUN./13 & 14 • “Ole and Lena’s Wedding” at ArtBarn, 6:30 p.m., 715-294-2787.

Amery

• Polk County Democratic Annual Picnic at North Park, 1-5 p.m.

Grantsburg

Luck

• Grand opening of the Luck Public Library & Museum, open house, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ceremony at 2 p.m.

• All Church Giveaway at River Valley Christian Church, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., 715-483-5378.

• Draft horse pull at Wolfe Creek Bar, weightin 8-9 a.m., 715-483-9255.

• “Ama and the White Crane” opens at Festival Theatre, running through Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387 or www.festivaltheatre.org.

Siren

• Siren Fire & Rescue Golf Tournament at Siren National, 10 a.m., 715-349-7612 or 715349-8000.

• Kinship Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at the Moose Lodge No. 1194, 4-7:30 p.m.

Trade Lake

• Resident drop-off day for old appliances & scrap metal at township building on Pine Lake Road, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-488-2600.

SUNDAY/14 Cushing

• Polka worship service at First Lutheran Church, 9 a.m., 715-648-5323.

Clam Falls Frederic

• Ruby’s Pantry at elementary bus garage, 5 p.m.

Luck

• Frederic Class of 1948 reunion at Oakwood Restaurant, 11 a.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.; Skipbo, 11 a.m.-noon; 500 cards & Dominos, 12:30 p.m. at the senior center.

• Polk County United Aging Group meeting, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Community Room of Fair Oaks Apartments.

Siren

• Lioness Club monthly meeting at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

Turtle Lake

• Old Bats in Red Hats annual luncheon at St. Croix Casino, benefit for Amery Public Library, 12:30-4 p.m., 715-268-6578.

Vallee de Croix Chorus to celebrate silver anniversary The Vallee de Croix Chorus will celebrate its silver anniversary of harmonizing the world during their celebration concert, Sweet Memories, 25 years of Harmony. The celebration concert will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m. in the King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1583 Radio Drive, Woodbury, Minn. Join them for the concert and then stay for refreshments. Appearing with the Vallee de Croix Chorus will be Espresso, two-time Region 6 Quartet Champions, and the K.A.M.(L). quartet, a young women’s quartet from Osceola High School who received a superior rating in their appearance in the state music festival.

Performers from the area are Kim Grossmann, Balsam Lake; Diane Merchant, Centuria; Gwen Larson, Cushing and Wanda Brown, Jackie Hillman, Carolyn Ward and Kathy Lucken from St. Croix Falls. Tickets are $12, or $10 for groups of 20 plus. You can call 651-436-3553 or 715977-0936 to order your tickets. For more chorus information please visit their Web site at www.valleedecroix.org. - submitted