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They knew, said Kathy, life would go on as it had been; yet, it would also be completely different.

And they know they have much for which to be grateful. Their house will be repaired.

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Webster arts & crafts fair celebrates 30 years WEBSTER - The Webster Chamber of Commerce annual Arts & Crafts Extravaganza celebrates its 30th anniversary with this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show scheduled for Memorial Day Saturday, May 25. Since WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW IDLU RUJDQL]HG E\ :HEVWHU¡V *DU\ .DHIHU LQ ZLWK crafters in the gym of the old Webster High School, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become the largest annual one-day arts and crafts fair in Burnett County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had every intention of starting this as an annual event, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m YHU\ KDSS\ DQG JUDWLĂ&#x20AC;HG WR VHH KRZ WKH HYHQW KDV JURZQ WKURXJK the years,â&#x20AC;? Kaefer commented when asked how he felt about the anniversary, adding â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably the biggest business day of the year, which is a good thing for our community and our area.â&#x20AC;?

A sea of canopies waves like white caps across the grassy Webster Elementary School grounds, enticing more than a thousand visitors each year to explore the handmade and homegrown wares of more than 150 artists from all over Wisconsin and Minnesota A number of local vendors from Webster, Siren, Danbury, Frederic and the surrounding counties are regulars who offer everything from gourmet foods, textiles, wildlife photography, frames, cabin dĂŠcor, paintings, ceramics, pottery, woodworking, sculptures, and furniture to garden ornaments, FKLOGUHQ¡V WR\V MHZHOU\ Ă RUDO DUUDQJHPHQWV FORWKHV DQG PRUH Shopping at arts and crafts fairs offers everyone an opportunity not only to acquire handmade art and crafted products at reasonable prices, but also to meet the people who create them. Purchasing their work supports the â&#x20AC;&#x153;creative economy,â&#x20AC;? while the event enhances Webster and the surrounding communities attractiveness as a tourist destination. The Arts & Crafts Extravaganza runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Admission and parking are free, and the site is disabled accessible. The Burnett Youth Hockey Association will sell brats, bakery goods, coffee, water and soft drinks. - submitted from Webster Chamber of Commerce

Rhubarb Days starts summer festival circuit OSCEOLA - Expanded entertainment options and activities highlight Osceolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third-annual Rhubarb Days on June 7-8. New this year, the Johnsonville Big Taste Grill, bigtastegrill.com, billed as the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest touring grill, rolls into Osceola on Friday, June 7, at 2 p.m., to help kick off the festival with free brat meals at Hiawatha Bank. The Osceola Public Library will feature a block party at Mill Pond Park with games, face painting, bouncy house and a farmers market Friday afternoon. leading up to Osceolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Movie Under the Stars showing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Juarassic Park.â&#x20AC;? On Saturday, June 8, at 8 a.m., the day opens with a freewill offering pancake breakfast complete with rhubarb sauce at the Valley Spirits parking lot. The craft fair, book sale, rhubarb bake sale and rhubarb baking contest all take place at Mill Pond Park during the day Saturday. Also on Saturday, family entertainment options include a juggler, balloon animals, bouncy house, art tent for kids, accordion player and the Pleasant Valley Cloggers with shows at noon and 2 p.m. River Valley Brass performs at 1 p.m. on June 8 followed by a street dance at 3 p.m. with live music by Gamblinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dan and the Losing Hand. Highlighting the festival on June 8 at Mill Pond Park will be the annual Lions rubber duck race, Duckathlon, across the millpond and over the Cascade Falls, ZLWK WKH ZLQQLQJ GXFN FDVKLQJ LQ IRU WKH OXFN\ UDIĂ H WLFNHW holder. At Oakey Park, the Osceola Braves baseball team comSHWHV ERWK QLJKWV ZLWK D S P JDPH RQ )ULGD\ DQG S P game on Saturday. For more information and a complete list of events online, go to rhubarbdays.com or call Jeff at Osceola Antiques, 715-294-2886. - with submitted information

Investigation under way on cause of blaze at rural Rouillard homeÂ

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer 72:1 2) %21( /$.( ² )LUHĂ&#x20AC;JKWHUV IURP ERWK WKH /XFN DQG 0LOOWRZQ Ă&#x20AC;UH GHSDUWPHQWV ZHUH FDOOHG WR D blaze on Monday, May 13, at the site of the gruesome 2009 murder of Stephen Dahlstrom in rural Luck. The home at 895 250th Ave. is believed to still be owned by convicted murderer Wayne Rouillard, 65, who is incarcerated at a maximum-security state mental facility for the 2009 murder of his â&#x20AC;&#x153;best friend,â&#x20AC;? Stephen Dahlstrom, 61.

Rouillard is currently serving a 40-year sentence for Dahlstromâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s murder after being convicted in 2011 of second-degree intentional homicide, but also being ruled mentally incompetent for his actions. He had not lived at the home since Nov. 28, 2009 -- the night of the murder in the garage -- which is also where the Ă&#x20AC;UH RULJLQDWHG According to the Polk County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, WKH Ă&#x20AC;UH ZDV FDOOHG LQ E\ D SDVVHUE\ DW S P RQ Monday, and authorities hinted they believe the cause may be suspicious. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are involved in the investigation and have reTXHVWHG DVVLVWDQFH RI WKH VWDWH Ă&#x20AC;UH PDUVKDO Âľ VWDWHG Polk County Sheriff Peter Johnson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe that the house still belongs to (Wayne) Rouillard, although I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who is taking care of it while heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone.â&#x20AC;?

The garage was fully engulfed within moments RI WKH FDOO DQG Ă&#x20AC;UHĂ&#x20AC;JKWHUV WULHG WR NHHS WKH DGMDFHQW home from also being consumed, but smoke could be seen coming from the attic vents and windows of the home.

The garage was a total loss, and is where Rouillard admitted to killing Dahlstrom that night in 2009 after a night of drinking led to the gruesome murder.

5RXLOODUG ZDV LQLWLDOO\ FKDUJHG ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;UVW GHJUHH LQtentional homicide for the stabbing murder of Dahlstrom. In court proceedings on the murder, it was revealed that the two friends drank a large amount of YRGND EHIRUH DUJXLQJ RYHU XQVSHFLĂ&#x20AC;HG LVVXHV 5RXLOlard reportedly brutalized Dahlstrom with as many as six different instruments during the crime, including a

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He was later found guilty of second-degree intentional homicide, but claimed not to be legally responsible for his actions under a so-called NGI plea, where he can be convicted of the crime but found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, under state statutes.

After an extensive series of hearings and mental health evaluations, Polk County Circuit Court Judge Molly GaleWyrick ruled in June 2011 that Rouillard was indeed not guilty under the NGI plea. However, with his intrinsic guilt of committing the homicide, he is being held for up to 40 years in a maximum-security mental institution.

According to the state of Wisconsin, an NGI conviction is dramatically different than just serving a prison VHQWHQFH ´7KH OHJDO HIIHFW RI D Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJ RI QRW JXLOW\ by reason of mental disease or defect is that the court must commit the defendant to the custody of the Department of Health and Family Services,â&#x20AC;? the state court system reminds.

The current status of his home is unclear, although it did show up on the Multiple Listing Service as being for sale at one time. Rouillard had a number of vehicles and recreational items including a large boat and camper that have since been sold, possibly to cover his legal costs or possible restitution.

The Leader will continue to follow the investigation into the cause of the blaze and any subsequent results.

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Host Rich Kremer will be joined by Lora Klenke, vice president of international development for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and Bob Sinner, president of Sinner Bros. & Bresnahan Foods Inc. Guests will discuss the role international exports play in western Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. Klenke will talk about Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing role within international trade markets and what it means for local economies and report on recent Wisconsin delegationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trade mission to China. Sinner will share his experience as a largescale agribusiness proprietor thriving in an international market. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The West Sideâ&#x20AC;? is a call-in program focused on issues speFLĂ&#x20AC;F WR ZHVWHUQ :LVFRQVLQ /LVteners may call in with questions and comments during the program at 800-228-5615. - submitted â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ FALUN - Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun is sponsoring free bread on Mondays from 2 to 6 p.m or until gone. Everyone is welcome. Please note change of hours. - with submitted information â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘

Deputy hearing set for June 10-12 BURNETT COUNTY - A three-day hearing for two former sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputies who were terminated last August in connection with allegedly covering up a fellow deputyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in two domestic-related incidents in 2011, has been rescheduled to June 10-12 at the Burnett County Government Center in Siren.

Thad Osborne and Travis Thiex will testify before a hearing judge, along with other players in the case. The hearing, originally set to begin last week, was canceled when the selected arbitrator took a different job.

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A new opportunity for Unityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Native American community

LCO community college program offers college credit

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The boardroom at Unity School was packed for the regular board meeting Tuesday evening, May 14, with more people lined up in the hallway.

Audience members did not come to complain about anything, but rather to show support for a new educational initiative through the St. Croix Tribal Education Department and Lac Courte Oreilles Community College.

Karen Washington, education director for the St. Croix Tribe, and Kate Lechnir, director of outreach with LCO Community College, explained the opportunity available this summer to

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Two tracks are available, one for students in grades eight through 10, and one for juniors and seniors. The classes for the older grades offer college credit through a Youth Options program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re focusing on getting our youth thinking more towards college,â&#x20AC;? Washington explained to the board.

Two classes will be offered for college credit, both taught by experienced teachers well-known for their expertise, said Lechnir.

First is a three-credit introduction to higher education class which will expose juniors and seniors â&#x20AC;&#x153;to the rigors, expectations and systematic formulations for success in college.â&#x20AC;?

The second class is a four-credit Ojibwa language class, taught E\ WKUHH LQVWUXFWRUV Ă XHQW LQ WKH language.

Students participating in either or both of these classes will have the opportunity to attend an ACT/SAT preparation class, free of charge, thanks to a grant provided by LCO college.

Students in grades eight through 10 have the opportunity to enroll in a Native American science/sustainability initiative

7KH 8QLW\ 6FKRRO ERDUGURRP ZDV IXOO ZLWK PRUH SHRSOH VLWWLQJ LQ WKH KDOOZD\ WR VKRZ VXSSRUW IRU D QHZ HGXFD WLRQDO LQLWLDWLYH IRU 1DWLYH $PHULFDQV LQ WKH VFKRRO GLVWULFW z 3KRWRV E\ 0DU\ 6WLUUDW called Sustain Us. According to information provided to the board, students â&#x20AC;&#x153;will study Native American enthnobotany, solar energy and sustainable living.â&#x20AC;? They will help plant community gardens in the reservation communities and study the solar energy cells that run the indoor greenhouse at the LCO college outreach site at St. Croix. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a wonderful science exploration program,â&#x20AC;?

Lechnir said. She added that the curriculum is culturally based and taught in a traditional community setting that helps build FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQFH WKDW WKH VWXGHQWV FDQ â&#x20AC;&#x153;doâ&#x20AC;? college.

Enrollment in each course is limited to 15 to 20 students, pulling from six school districts that serve the St. Croix tribal communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitive,â&#x20AC;? said Lechnir.

Cost to the district for the introduction to higher education will be $575 per student, and the Ojibway language class will be $760. Sam Rivers, Native American coordinator at Unity, said there are three Unity students committed to the introduction to higher education class, and one to the language class. Cost to the district would be about $2,500.

The Sustain Us program is funded through grants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This looks like a great program,â&#x20AC;? said board member Dave Moore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a unique opportunity.â&#x20AC;?

The Unity School Board voted to approve participation in the program by including it in the summer school offerings. Board member Jim Beistle asked that Rivers provide the board with a report at the end of the summer on the effectiveness of the program.

6XPPHU IRRG VHUYLFH For the fourth year in a row Unity is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, providing free breakfast and lunch for several weeks during summer break. The meals are open to all children ages 18 and under whether enrolled in the Unity School District or not.

Dates when meals are offered are June 10-27, July 15-25 and Aug. 19-23. Breakfast will be

IURP ² D P DQG OXQFK IURP D P WR S P Adults can purchase a breakfast for $1.75 and a lunch for $3.25. Parents are asked to not drop their children off at the door to eat without supervision.

The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Meals are similar to those served during the regular school year, said district Administrator Brandon Robinson.

as middle school assistant softball coach, and Brady Turner as middle school assistant baseball coach.

2WKHU EXVLQHVV â&#x20AC;˘ The board held its election RI RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV DQG YRWHG WR PDNH no changes. Deb Peterson was re-elected president, Jim Beistle vice president, Kelly Bakke clerk and David Moore treasurer. â&#x20AC;˘ Following a closed session, the board voted to approve non3HUVRQQHO UHQHZDOV IRU FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG VWDII IRU Ă&#x20AC;With thanks for her 20 years nancial reasons. No details were with the school district, the DYDLODEOH SHQGLQJ QRWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ RI board accepted the resignation affected staff. of community education secâ&#x20AC;˘ The new format for sumretary Tanna Worrell. Worrell mer school, featuring projectsaid she has worked in every of- based learning, has drawn a Ă&#x20AC;FH LQ WKH GLVWULFW DQG KDV ´DQ large number of registrations, abundance of happy memories.â&#x20AC;? said Robinson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing a She resigned from Unity to ac- marked increase in the number commodate growing responsi- of students registered,â&#x20AC;? he said, bilities at another job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;particularly at the elementary The hiring of several bus driv- level.â&#x20AC;? ers and coaches was approved â&#x20AC;˘ Board member Joe Tilton by the board. Hired as bus driv- questioned the amount of travel ers were James Talmadge, Jerry expenditures, noting that Unity Wood and Greg Letsch. Matt KDV ´RQH RI WKH QLFHVW Ă HHWV RI YHLoRusso was hired as second- hicles.â&#x20AC;? Robinson assured Tilton that if a district vehicle is availshift custodian and bus driver.

Hired as coaches were Jason able, the staff is required to use Bosak as assistant high school it. He also said that travel has football coach Stefany Getty as increased due to the amount of head tennis coach, Louis Col- training that has been required letti as high school C-squad vol- for new initiatives. leyball coach, Jeff Traynor for a â&#x20AC;˘ The board approved reone-year position as high school newal of high school memberassistant football coach, Brian ship in WIAA for 2013-14 at a Collins as middle school foot- cost of $925. ball coach Brittany Thomfohrda

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Town officials workshop set NORTHWEST WISCONSIN A series of one-day workshops, which review background information and current operations for new and continuing town ofĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV LV VFKHGXOHG IRU 0D\ LQ locations around the state. The workshops are sponsored and conducted by the UW-Extension Local Government Center, the Wisconsin Towns Association and the UW Transportation Information Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Town board members, including chairpersons, town

FOHUNV DQG WUHDVXUHUV ZLOO Ă&#x20AC;QG this workshop very helpful,â&#x20AC;? explains Dan Hill, University of Wisconsin-Extension local government specialist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The workshop provides information on current procedures, requirements and resources necessary to conduct town government business.â&#x20AC;?

Dates and locations for the ZRUNVKRSV LQFOXGH Wednesday, May 29, Rice Lake at WITC, 1900 College Drive.

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Thursday, May 2, Wabeno/ Carter.

Tuesday, May 7, Deforest.

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Bay. 7KXUVGD\ 0D\ %URRNĂ&#x20AC;HOG The workshop will cover the following topics for new ofILFLDOV SRZHUV DQG GXWLHV RI WRZQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV HWKLFV DQG FRQĂ LFWV RI LQWHUHVW RSHQ PHHWLQJV law; town road funding and operations, and running effecWLYH PHHWLQJV &RQWLQXLQJ RIĂ&#x20AC;cials will learn about additional funding sources; limits on village powers; advanced topics in town road operations; civility and public discourse; and a

legislative update and other selected topics.

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by Mary Stirrat directed at the commission. She also said Leader staff writer she was served papers for a closed eviLUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The resignation of clubhouse dentiary hearing regarding the purchase manager Susan Matusiak, accusations of of tables, which she requested be held in favoritism and micromanagement at the open session. The hearing, she said, was golf course and the decision to take back canceled. Discussion at the meeting india 25-cent-per-hour raise for seasonal em- cated that four tables were ordered and ployees all made for a lively meeting of the village paid for one. The board voted the Luck Village Board last Wednesday, to accept a donation from Chuck and Pam May 8. The meeting began with Matusiak Torrance in the amount of $1,078 to cover reading a statement to the board outlining the cost of the other three. Matusiak had the reasons she was giving her two-week harsh words for Peter Demydowich, saynotice. Last September, both the golf com- ing she would â&#x20AC;&#x153;no longer take the harassmission and the village board approved ment and utter lack of supportâ&#x20AC;? from him. keeping her on through the winter at 20 â&#x20AC;&#x153;He tries to catch people doing something hours a week, to be switched back to full wrong, instead of trying to catch people time Feb. 1. Matusiak, however, told the doing something right,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ERDUG WKDW VKH ZDV QRW QRWLĂ&#x20AC;HG ´YHUEDOO\ intense disrespect, drama and stress this or in writing that 20 hours of work meant has caused me personally will not allow 20 hours of pay,â&#x20AC;? so her reduced check in me to continue my employment at the mid-November came as a shock. The next Luck Golf Course.â&#x20AC;? Demydowich deday, she said, she was required to relocate clined to comment because the issue is WR WKH YLOODJH RIĂ&#x20AC;FH ZKHUH VKH QHHGHG WZR employee related. signatures to leave the premises on golf course business. Meanwhile, she said, golf course Superintendent Kevin Klunis was Pay raise Two months ago, at its March 13 meetpromoted to full time and given the title of ing, the village board approved a 25-centdirector, a title which had been abolished per-hour pay increase for seasonal the previous year. Matusiak also told employees at the golf course, with a maxithe board that, while working out of the village hall, she needed to go to the golf mum wage at $7.50 per hour. On Wednescourse to use the credit card machine and day, May 8, a tie vote of 3-3 stopped a for other work-related things. When she motion to rescind that pay increase in submitted a request for reimbursement of light of the late start of the golf season that the 100 miles she had logged, the request has resulted in a lack of revenue. Voting ZDV UHIXVHG $W WKH )HE Ă&#x20AC;QDQFH SHU- in favor of the freeze were Trustees Bob sonnel meeting, according to the minutes, Determan, Becky Rowe and Demydothe committee voted to recommend to the wich. Opposed were Al Tomlinson, Ross village board that no mileage reimburse- Anderson and Mike Broten. Trustee Phil ment be paid for travel within the village. Warhol was absent from the meeting. A

said he was frustrated with the micromanagement of the golf course over the past 25 years. With personnel changing every two years, he said, there is a lack of stability. Just as someone begins to implement some promising changes they are gone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sickening,â&#x20AC;? Broten said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How do you suggest we make money?â&#x20AC;? asked Determan. Demydowich added that current director Klunis and clubhouse manager Matusiak were very good at their jobs, which is why they were kept on over the winter. Broten responded by saying things were going in the right direction, but now the golf course must start 6XVDQ 0DWXVLDN FOXEKRXVH PDQDJHU DW WKH over once again. He indicated that, for a /XFN *ROI &RXUVH VXEPLWWHG D WZR ZHHN QRWLFH while, the board had taken a back seat in RI UHVLJQDWLRQ 6KH FLWHG IDYRULWLVP DQG PLFUR overseeing the course but that is no lonPDQDJHPHQW DV VRPH RI WKH UHDVRQV IRU KHU ger the case. No one wants to shut the golf UHVLJQDWLRQ { 3KRWR E\ 0DU\ 6WLUUDW course down, Determan pointed out, but it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t continue to lose $30,000 to $50,000 a year when village taxpayers, most of tie vote means the motion dies. Determan whom do not golf, must pay the bill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve VDLG WKDW WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDQFH DQG SHUVRQQHO FRP- heard that before,â&#x20AC;? said Broten, to which mittee, of which he is chair, reviewed the Determan said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fact.â&#x20AC;? Determan JROI FRXUVH Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDOV DQG IRXQG ´ZH¡UH LQ invited Broten to the May 12 meeting of the hole.â&#x20AC;? The committee recommended WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDQFH DQG SHUVRQQHO FRPPLWWHH 7KH the freeze, thinking that the course is not village has advanced a total of $70,000 to likely to recover the revenue lost due to the golf course, said interim village treathe long winter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only the begin- surer Kevin Kress. At the end of the meetning,â&#x20AC;? Determan warned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going ing, Trustee Ross Anderson said that he to have to start looking at other things as may not be the right person to act as the well.â&#x20AC;? He added that spending would boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representative on the golf comonly be possible on â&#x20AC;&#x153;mission criticalâ&#x20AC;? mission. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of politicking that items. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one likes to do it,â&#x20AC;? Determan I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought told the board. He said that the 2013 golf we had a vision of what needed to be done season is starting 30 to 45 days later than out there. But maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that simple.â&#x20AC;? last year. A lively discussion between Without the debt, he said, the golf course board members took place following the would be in pretty good shape. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tie vote that resulted in the raise remain- see this coming tonight,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We ing in effect. might not hit the numbers at the end of Tomlinson pointed out that the raise the year. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our golf course.â&#x20AC;? had already been approved, but Rowe pointed out that if there is no money coming in then there is no money to pay wages. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way a business operates, she noted. Broten, clearly disturbed,

Ambulance service criticized Allen of the ambulance best around,â&#x20AC;? Anderson service said later that the said. He will be invited board of directors at its to the next meeting of the April 24 quarterly meetpublic services commitby Mary Stirrat ing opened bids and optee, which will make a Leader staff writer tions are being explored. recommendation to the LUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Northland Ambulance came She also said that mulboard. Megan Challoner, XQGHU Ă&#x20AC;UH DW WKH :HGQHVGD\ 0D\ tipurpose cabinets have the summer recreation meeting of the Luck Village Board when been purchased at a cost program coordinator a resident suggested the board reconsider that was less than $10,000. with Luck Schools, also its decision to cosign for a loan for the attended the meeting. serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bad Summer sports She noted that the T-ball decisions,â&#x20AC;? Ted Zindars told the board Both the adult menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and bantam baseball regarding both the location and cost of fast-pitch program and 7HG =LQGDUV YRLFHG KLV FRQFHUQV programs are part of the the ambulance serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new facility that the T-ball/bantam baseprogram, which has 161 DERXW WKH QHZ DPEXODQFH IDFLOLW\ will be built on Hwy. 48 heading east ball program were on students in kindergarten out of Luck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their spending needs to be the agenda for the May through eighth grade checked,â&#x20AC;? he said. Zindars provided the 8 meeting, one asking participating. Challonerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board with information on loan requests for financial assistance and one seek- questions revolved around the equipment and other sites that the ambulance service LQJ FODULĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ RQ VKDUHG UHVSRQVLELOL- used for the program. Since the summer ORRNHG DW VD\LQJ WKDW WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO ORFDWLRQ RQ ties. Ben Anderson, representing Bon ball program has long been a village proa curve and hill was not the best choice. Tonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast pitch, made the pitch for gram, she was asking whose responsibilHe also questioned $10,000 in cabinets money, saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asking for $1,500 ity it would be to store and maintain the that have been purchased with no build- WR Ă&#x20AC;[ XS RXU EDOO Ă&#x20AC;HOG ZKLFK LV ULJKW E\ equipment. She, too, was referred to the ing yet in which to install them. RaeAnn the golf course.â&#x20AC;? New foul poles, yard public services committee. markers, privacy screen and fence topper are needed, he said, as well as trap- Luck triathlon rock around the bleachers and concession The village of Luck will most likely be stand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel that by doing these needed the site of a new triathlon event in 2014, renovations, we will be able to draw more according to tourism consultant Elaine people into Luck and keep the kids play- Ogilvie and tourism commission Chair ing ball and making better choices,â&#x20AC;? An- Bob Determan. Working with Luck area derson said in a letter to the board. The Ironman athlete Eric Olson, the tourEHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV RI Ă&#x20AC;[LQJ XS WKH Ă&#x20AC;HOG JR EH\RQG ism commission is planning a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dry runâ&#x20AC;? the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast-pitch program, he said. later this year with the real event possi/XFN V QHZ YLOODJH FOHUN &LQG\ 3HWHUVRQ 7KH Ă&#x20AC;HOG LV WKH VLWH RI WKH /XFN\ 'D\V IDVW bly held in September 2014. A dry run ZLWK YLOODJH 3UHVLGHQW 3HWHU 'HP\GRZLFK DW pitch tournament, and the third- through of the running/biking/swimming event, WKH :HGQHVGD\ 0D\ PHHWLQJ RI WKH YLOODJH sixth-grade baseball and softball games. said Ogilvie, would give participants a ´7KLV Ă&#x20AC;HOG ZRXOG SUREDEO\ EH RQH RI WKH chance to check out the tentative course ERDUG { 3KRWRV E\ 0DU\ 6WLUUDW

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while giving organizers a chance to work out the bugs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have all the right ingredients to hold a good triathlon,â&#x20AC;? Ogilvie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have the trail, the lake, an experienced athlete to help. I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have a lot of support.â&#x20AC;? Discussion about the event will continue when the commission meets again Tuesday, May 21. According to Ogilvie, the group is checking area calendars to avoid, as PXFK DV SRVVLEOH FRQĂ LFW ZLWK DQ\ RWKHU event. Sponsorships will be sought and, once some of the pieces come into place, a logo will be designed.

Other business â&#x20AC;˘ The board heard a presentation from Tanya Borg regarding the establishment of a no-kill animal shelter in the area, a spay/neuter program to decrease the feral cat population and plans to increase doglicensing compliance. She asked the board to consider drafting an ordinance making Luck a no-kill community. â&#x20AC;˘ Bob Determan was appointed as chair of the tourism commission. â&#x20AC;˘ The board approved a driveway easement through village property along the north side of Butternut Avenue to a lot that extends east of the Pawn Shop. â&#x20AC;˘ Village President Peter Demydowich said that the property tax assessment against United Pioneer Home KDV EHHQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOO\ UHVFLQGHG 7KH YLOODJH is now working to get the other taxing entities such as the county, school and lake association, to rescind their portions.

UPH has made a payment in lieu of taxes to the village in the amount of $9,677.

Business is booming in Milltown Equipment, Dirks Heating and Coolby Mary Stirrat ing, St. Croix Airbrush, and Nifty Leader staff writer Thrifty. Cheese and More is moving MILLTOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In a matter of minto a downtown location, and Napa utes at the Monday, May 13, meetAuto Parts has a new home near the ing of the Milltown Village Board, ambulance service. White suggested trustees and village President LuAnn putting an ad in the local papers to White had named at least 10 busiwelcome the businesses into the vilnesses that have opened in Milltown lage, and Trustee Larry Kuske asked over the past 12 months or so. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most whether existing businesses should people are closing up and going be included. The board agreed that away,â&#x20AC;? said White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been 7ZR QHZ EXVLQHVVHV &RXQWU\VLGH &RRSHUDWLYH DQG 6WRNOH\ 7UXFN DQG (TXLSPHQW KDYH UHFHQWO\ RSHQHG DW all businesses should be included, pretty lucky.â&#x20AC;? Among those named were Countryside Co-op, Stellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, WKH LQWHUVHFWLRQ RI +Z\ DQG 6WRNOH\ 5RDG LQ 0LOOWRZQ 7KH\ DUH MXVW WZR RI DERXW EXVLQHVVHV WR UHORFDWH with special recognition given to the newcomers.

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Park rental fees increased at Frederic

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer FREDERIC â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A new fee schedule for rental of shelters at the village parks was approved by the Frederic Village Board Monday night, May 13, following a recommendation from the park board.

The park board recommended the increase, said village President William Johnson IV, to cover modest increases in the cost to have someone clean the shelters after use and to make sure that the kitchen area is cleaned to health departPHQW VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV The new fee structure calls for a $100 rental cost for the Coon Lake Park shelter with kitchen use, compared with the old fee of $50. Rental without the kitchen is

now $50, compared with $25 in the past.

Weekend-long events will be assessed a $200 damage deposit. Rental of all other shelters without kitchen facilities is $50.

Johnson also said that the park board met with Polk County environmental health sanitarian Brian Hobbs to discuss requirements for food service in the park.

Hobbs told the committee that people who rent the shelter are ultimately responsible for the food served.

Timber harvest Only one bid was received for the timber improvement harvest proposed for the east side of Coon Lake, and the park board chose to reject that offer, Johnson reported to the board.

The 61-acre parcel of timber is expected to yield more than 32,000 board feet of logs and about 225 cords of pulpwood.

DNR forester Janette Cain has been working with the park board to mark the trees and help with the bidding process.

According to Johnson, the park board felt it advisable to rebid the harvest this fall to hopefully get some price comparisons.

Other business â&#x20AC;˘ Shelter Community Action Team spokesperson Tanya Borg talked with the board about increasing dog licensing compliance and supporting a no-kill shelter to serve the area. Borg and the team have been visiting the municipalities of

the area to gain support for the shelter as well as a spay/neuter program. The presentation was for informational purposes only and the board took no action. â&#x20AC;˘ The board approved permits and licenses for Family Days June 14-16. These included permits for street closures, exemption from the open container ordiQDQFH Ă&#x20AC;UHZRUNV DQG VHOOLQJ EHHU â&#x20AC;˘ In a closed session at the end of the meeting, the board discussed an offer from a resident wanting to purchase a 10-foot wide by 75-foot long piece of vilODJH RZQHG ODQG DORQJ 7UDIĂ&#x20AC;F $YHQXH The strip of land is of no use to the village, Johnson said later, and the board approved a counteroffer to be forwarded to the resident.

Increases in water and sewer rates recommended at Milltown

Fuel tank at library site slated for removal next week

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer MILLTOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Milltownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 audit shows another year of losses for the water and sewer utilities, and at the Monday, May 13, meeting of the village board, auditor Steve Tracey of CliftonLarsonAllen recommended consideration of a rate increase.

Last year the water utility lost almost $13,000, compared with a loss of $5,300 in 2011. Much of the loss can be attributed to depreciation, said Tracey, which until in recent years did need to be included in WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO VWDWHPHQWV The village can request from the public VHUYLFH FRPPLVVLRQ D VLPSOLĂ&#x20AC;HG UDWH LQcrease of 3 percent, Tracey said, but the PSC may not agree to that. It has been 10 years since the last increase, he noted, and the utility is losing money, both of which the PSC will take into consideration.

The sewer utility ended the year with a $13,000 balance, but only because it received a $20,000 transfer from the general fund. The last increase in the sewer rate was in 2009.

The villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unassigned fund (formerly undesignated fund) took a small step backward from last year but is still much stronger than in 2010. Village ordinances state that a balance equaling 20 percent of general fund expenses will be maintained in the unassigned fund, and the village ended 2012 with about 13 percent in the fund. This is down from the 2011 year-end balance of 17 percent, but up from 4 percent in 2010.

Part of the reason for the lower unassigned balance, Tracey pointed out, is that the village advanced money to Tax Increment District 2 and to the sewer utility.

In summary Tracey told the board, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a lot of money to play with.â&#x20AC;?

/LEUDU\ UHSRUW Library director Deanna Wheeler told the board that she received a call last

week saying that the underground fuel tank and the proposed new library site will be removed next week, at the sellersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; expense.

The library is in the process of purchasing the former grocery store in Milltown, and closing will happen once the tank is removed and the site declared clean, said Wheeler. If the site is not declared clean, she said, the closing will not take place and the issue will be addressed by the seller.

The project team, which is a subcommittee of the building committee, consists of Les Sloper, Marcia Macaulay, Erling Voss, Julia Amrhien and Wheeler.

Wheeler also reported on library use during April. She said that 3,205 items were circulated, which is comparable to last April. Computer usage, at 659 sessions for the month, was up from last year but pretty consistent with 2011.

Circulation of downloadable e-books was consistent with last year, with about 50 checkouts for the month, but e-audiobooks went from under 20 for April 2011 to nearly 35 this year.

There were eight different types of pro-

grams held in April, with 141 total attendance. Year-to-date attendance at library programs is 438.

2WKHU EXVLQHVV â&#x20AC;˘ Village President LuAnn White invited the board to a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Terrie Giller, an employee of St. Croix Regional Medical Center who died in a March 15 car accident. Proceeds from the dinner, which will be held at Luck School Wednesday, May 22, from WR S P ZLOO EH XVHG IRU KHU GDXJKterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education fund. â&#x20AC;˘ Police Chief Andy Anderson told the board that the mental health ward at Cumberland closed at the end of the year and the nearest services are now in Eau Claire, which often does not have space, or Rhinelander. The cost of transportation and the time needed to transport will be increasing, he noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an expense we have to be prepared for,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a choice. That is just the price we pay.â&#x20AC;?

Live Love Laugh Thrift store opens in Luck

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kevin Duren, owner of Luckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new thrift store, looks at his business as an opportunity to serve the community while making enough to live simply.

Live Love Laugh Community Thrift Shop opened last month on Main Street, DQG ZLOO EH RSHUDWHG E\ 'XUHQ¡V Ă&#x20AC;DQFpH Jackie McManis. Duren was the owner RI &RUQHUVWRQH D QRQSURĂ&#x20AC;W WKULIW VWRUH in Grantsburg that he operated for 13 months. It became too much for him to handle, he said, so he decided to relocate to a smaller shop in Luck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here for the community,â&#x20AC;? Duren said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community is giving to us by bringing in donations, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re giving it back. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a kind of recycling.â&#x20AC;?

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He also plans to give store vouchers to the food shelf, so individuals going to Loaves and Fishes will get a discount at his store. This practice, said Duren, was the idea of friends Bob and Stacey Hilde, who own Angel Hands in Frederic.

As an on-the-road trucker for 20-plus years, said Duren, he stepped into a lot of thrift shops. He realized he had a good eye for product and for seeing what people need and like. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I decided to open a store of my own,â&#x20AC;? he said. He likes the old way of doing thrift business, where bartering was an option, and really enjoys making

people happy by keeping the prices low. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather make them happy than make a killing,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just keep things pretty cheap.â&#x20AC;?

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Resignation puts board in staff-seeking mode

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; As Grantsburg School Board President Dave Ahlquist read the names off a list of staff resignations, looks of dismay appeared on the faces of board members.

Approving the loss of three teachers and one principal in the elementary and middle school was not how the board wanted to end their Monday, May 13, meeting.

One by one, the resignations were reluctantly approved with the thanks and regrets.

When Ahlquist came to the resignation of middle school Principal Brad Jones, no board members stepped up to motion to approve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What if no one makes a motion?â&#x20AC;? joked board members as Jones sat smiling at the back of the room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave,â&#x20AC;? several other board members chimed in as Superintendent Burgin began to speak. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brad, you have been here for nine years, almost a decade, and now you are leaving with this year the middle school report card coming back from the state rating it as the highest out of 39 middle schools in CESA 11,â&#x20AC;? commented Burgin.

Jones said working at Grantsburg had been a great experience for him, his wife Sherri, who teaches kindergarten at Nelson School, and their family.

He cited his childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire to be closer to their grandparents as the reason for leaving. Jones will be returning to Forest City, Iowa, where he taught and coached for four years prior to moving to Wisconsin, taking a position as high school assistant principal and activities director. Jones cited the desire to be closer to family as the reason for leaving.

New board member Dan Ohnstad then made the motion to accept the Jones resignations but not before more joking by another board member of not accepting Sherriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resignation as a way to hold on to Brad.

Another husband and wife who teach

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Principal Billy Beesley, reporting 289 ap7ZR RWKHU SRVLWLRQV IRU D Ă&#x20AC;IWK JUDGH plications had been received for open and sixth-grade teacher, left open due to enrollment to the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online school. moves of teachers to other grade assign- The board approved 245 of the applicaments also remain open. tions with the remainder still needing work before they could be accepted. Bee,Q RWKHU ERDUG EXVLQHVV sley said the exception to the open enrollThe board heard a presentation from ment window was now closed and would eighth-grade students Alyssa Swenson reopen in July when the school could DQG +ROO\ )LHOGHU ZKR ZRQ Ă&#x20AC;UVW SODFH DW again accept new applications. the state National History Day competiThe board also approved 15 incoming tion. open enrollment applications and eight The students will attend the national outgoing students for the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brickcompetition in Washington, D.C., next and-mortar schools. week with their exhibit on the sinking of The board awarded the low bid of the Titanic. $12,416 to Menards for the replacement The board approved a contract with of cabinets in the high school family CESA 10 to develop bid specs for the re- and consumer science classroom. High placement of the heating, ventilation, and schoolPrincipal Stan Marczak said the air conditioning controls at the Grants- cabinets had seen their day and that this

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Dave Ahlquist was re-elected as board president, with Dave Dahlberg again serving as vice president. Chris Erickson declined the nomination to continue as WUHDVXUHU GXH WR D FRQĂ LFW ZLWK KHU QHZ job. Patty Bonneville will take Ericksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place as treasurer. Cindy Jensen will continue as the board clerk.

Several board members will be onstage to help hand out diplomas at the graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m.

Water utility construction to begin this month

Chlorine will be added to water during construction

3ROLFH FDU UHSDLU A police car with 91,000 miles broke down earlier this month. The village board decided to replace the motor for an estimated cost of $5,300 rather than rebuild the motor at an estimated cost of $4,500 because a new motor would have a better warranty. It is hoped that, with a fresh motor, the police department can get two or three more years out of the car.

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by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer WEBSTER - Webster Village residents should soon start seeing signs of water utility construction expected to begin May 28. The construction is expected to last about 90 days. It is not anticipated that any streets will close during construction, although lane closures are a possibility.

It is most likely residents will notice the added chlorine to the water during construction. The Webster Village Board approved the use of chlorine during construction at the May Webster Village Board meeting held Wednesday, May 8, as a precaution because there will be several breaches to the water system as water mains are replaced and water lines are looped.

to replace the current outdated system once it designs a system that will work for the village. The board also plans on purchasing new water meters.

Despite that, there was concern expressed at the meeting that some of the present and future clients do not have the Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO DELOLW\ RU WKH RXWVLGH VXSSRUW WR pay the expense of the other providers.

by Gregg Westigard The county has a sliding fee scale and Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The future of the takes everyone as a client, even if they Polk County Home Care Program may be have no resources.

That number of â&#x20AC;&#x153;charityâ&#x20AC;? clients was decided at the Tuesday, June 18, county board meeting. The Board of Health, at its one of the unanswered questions at the meeting Tuesday, May 14, approved sub- meeting. Caralynn Hodgson, the home mitting a resolution offering four options care supervisor, said there are three clifor the program. The board took no action ents now making no payments for the Tuesday backing any option but will meet VHUYLFH 6KH VDLG WKH QXPEHU Ă XFWXDWHV again on Tuesday, June 11, a week before but presented no details.

Frey said that one option might be to the county board.

The options being presented are 1) cover the cost of care for the present climake no change and continue the present ents if the Polk program closes. He said program, 2) stop the program, 3) discon- that might be less costly than continuing tinue the program but provide stipends the annual budget expense it takes to opIRU FOLHQWV ZKR QHHG Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO VXSSRUW HUDWH WKH SURJUDP $FFRUGLQJ WR Ă&#x20AC;JXUHV and 4) look at ways to restructure the pro- presented by Frey in April, the home care gram. The Board of Health might endorse program has cost the county an average of $374,000 a year over the last 10 years. one of the options at its June 11 meeting.

Much of the discussion Tuesday fo- For 2012, the program cost was $215,442. cused on home-care clients whose fi- That includes $125,430 that was budgeted nancial situation might keep them from for 2012 plus an additional $90,012 to getting care from other agencies. Several cover the loss for the year.

A common theme throughout the home care agencies in the area have said that they have the capacity to take all meeting was â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one will be left out in the clients now served by Polk County. the coldâ&#x20AC;? if Polk decides to close its proCounty Administrator Dana Frey said he gram. was told by four providers, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will pick up everyone.â&#x20AC;?

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by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer AMERY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Authorities from the St. Croix Valley Drug Task Force acted on a tip last Wednesday, May 8, that led to the arrest of Joseph Aubart, 29, Star Prairie, for possession of multiple drugs, as well as later charges of four felonies for manufacture and delivery of methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell, paraphernalia, and possession of synthetic marijuana.

Aubart was named in an undercover operation that originated at an alleged drug sale in Dresser and later led to police getting the tip to look for Aubartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicle.

The probable cause report noted that the informant believed Aubart as having a quantity of meth on his person last week, and the tip led to multiple agencies staking out locations to look for his vehicle which was supposed to be pulling a motorcycle trailer.

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Aubart has a long history of criminal and drug arrests, including a total of 14 adult arrests in Wisconsin and another half dozen in Minnesota.

He was charged with four felony counts and one misdemeanor. He made an initial appearance on the charges before Judge Jeffery Anderson on Thursday, May 9, where he set a $5,000 bond with a pending preliminary hearing.

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Appreciation to supervisors I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Polk County supervisors who voted to continue the ban barring handguns from county property. While there is always lot of noise about constitutional rights, I applaud the 12 supervisors who wisely understood that, for the good of the community, there are certain places where guns simply are not appropriate. This issue has nothing to do with hunting, or the right to keep guns at home, it is simply the realization that citizens shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be armed at all times in a civil society.

In her sour grapes letter to the editor last week (May 8), Supervisor Kris Hartung bemoans the 12 to 11 vote she says ZDV VZD\HG E\ D Ă DZHG HPSOR\HH SROO that favored keeping Polk County property gun free. She then uses an equally Ă DZHG ,QWHU &RXQW\ /HDGHU SROO IDYRULQJ repeal of the county ordinance to suggest WKH ERDUG GHFLVLRQ GLG QRW UHĂ HFW SXEOLF sentiment. Where was the random sample component in the Leader poll?

Hartung tries to prove her point by dragging out the old saw about Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms.

The Second Amendment is only a sentence long, so it shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be hard for even very slow readers to digest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.â&#x20AC;?

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deal with the well-regulated militia SDUW (VWLPDWHV VXJJHVW WKHUH DUH PRUH WKDQ PLOOLRQ Ă&#x20AC;UHDUPV LQ WKH FRXQWU\ (not including the military), we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who owns most of them, there is no chain of command in this militia; there is no recognized leadership, no universal WUDLQLQJ Ă&#x20AC;UHDUPV FKDQJH KDQGV E\ WKHIW purchase or gift and few transactions are recorded. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know which members of this militia are too young, too old, paranoid, prone to rage, drunk, high on drugs, domestic abusers, careless or just SODLQ QXWV $PHULFD LV DZDVK LQ Ă&#x20AC;UHDUPV and anyone with a few bucks can get RQH 'RHV DQ\RQH HYHU Ă XQN :LVFRQVLQ¡V concealed carry classes? Perhaps a mandatory â&#x20AC;&#x153;no shooter left behindâ&#x20AC;? paperand-pencil test would weed out who is Ă&#x20AC;W RU XQĂ&#x20AC;W IRU $PHULFD¡V ZHOO RUGHUHG militia.

A curious argument for those favoring an end to the ban was that it only applies to honest citizens - the â&#x20AC;&#x153;bad guysâ&#x20AC;? will just bring them anyway. If you carry this argument to its logical conclusion, there is no reason to have any laws; crooks will just break them anyway. Most citizens, including myself, will obey the law if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there. I will trust law enforcement to protect me, not the armed guy in the corner who packs his own gun.

Hartung, in 2012 there were about Ă&#x20AC;UHDUP GHDWKV LQ WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV DV ZHOO DV Ă&#x20AC;YH QRQIDWDO LQMXULHV IRU HYHU\ two fatalities. I see a problem that, in my opinion, wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be solved by arming our entire population. If you have an honest, workable and affordable solution to gun violence I would like to hear it, but letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keep Polk County buildings gun free and people friendly.

Chuck Adleman Luck

The good guys will be recognizable Interesting, the bigotry and hatred the lefties can â&#x20AC;&#x153;spewâ&#x20AC;? when the Constitution gets in their way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cro-Magnon supervisors?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cowboy rights to blast away at imagined threats?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brain-damaged, ethnically challenged, militarily or religiously disturbed moron.â&#x20AC;? Really? Anyone you forgot to insult there, Kelly Green?

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tice Statistics reveals that crime involving Ă&#x20AC;UHDUPV KDV IDOOHQ GUDPDWLFDOO\ RYHU WKH last 20 years, with the rate of homicides committed with guns cut in half since 1993. Could it be that more states passing conceal carry legislation has made us safer? The loonies point out that the U.S. UDQNV LQ WKH WRS Ă&#x20AC;YH FRXQWULHV LQ WKH ZRUOG in terms of gun-related crime. What they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell us is that if you take out four cities with some of the strictest gun control laws in the nation, Chicago, New Orleans, Detroit and Washington, D.C. - all run by progressive Democrats for decades WKH 8 6 JRHV IURP WKH WRS Ă&#x20AC;YH PRVW JXQ FULPH WR WKH WRS Ă&#x20AC;YH VDIHVW FRXQWULHV LQ terms of gun violence. Disarming honest citizens does not make them safer.

The mass murderers in Connecticut, Aurora and Columbine had some disturbing things in common. They were all raised in liberal/progressive/Democrat families, they all were addicted to violent video games, and they were all illegally in possession of guns prior to using them to kill innocent people.

Supervisor Schmidtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments that the police department is just across the street and there is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;planâ&#x20AC;? that will kick in when someone enters a county building with a gun is politically correct nonsense. No matter how accomplished a police force is, it is still a fact that when trouble is seconds away, the police are minutes away.

Kelly Green asks if we are all armed, what will the bad guys look like? They will be the ones charging into a government building determined to kill the people they hold responsible for terminating their parental rights. They will be the ones entering a government building determined to kill the people they hold responsible for taking away their property because they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t paid their taxes. They will be the thugs who confront a mom pushing her child in a stroller demanding money and then shoot her baby LQ WKH IDFH VPXJO\ FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQW WKDW VLQFH they are in a city with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;no gunâ&#x20AC;? policy, they are safe.

The good guys will be the people who are carefully evaluating the situation to determine if a well-placed shot might save lives.

Bob Blake Frederic

Owes apology Kris Hartung (â&#x20AC;&#x153;A denial of Second Amendment rights,â&#x20AC;? May 8) thinks people who work and do business in county buildings would be safer if handguns were allowed in those buildings. A majority of her fellow supervisors disagree and voted at a recent county board meeting to maintain a decades-old weapons ban. For that she accuses them of violating their RDWKV RI RIĂ&#x20AC;FH D VHULRXV FKDUJH LI WUXH The problem, of course, is that Hartungâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accusations are not true. One need only look at the website of the Wisconsin 'HSDUWPHQW RI -XVWLFH WR Ă&#x20AC;QG SURRI ´>*@ overnment entities and agencies may prohibit CCW if appropriate notice is given.â&#x20AC;?

(CCW stands for concealed carry weapons). Unless the supervisor believes that Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen is complicit in some alleged plot to deny Second Amendment rights to the citizens of Polk County, I suggest that Hartung owes her fellow board members an apology. There was nothing unconstitutional about their actions.

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sit on fallen logs. However, according to the Connecticut Tick Management Handbook, most people become infected around their home. Clear away brush and I would like to commend the Webster fallen leaves. Keep your grass short. Bird football team for their service to the com- feeders and wood piles attract tick-carrymunity. On Saturday, May 11, they con- ing mice so keep them far from the house. ducted their spring cleanup/fundraiser. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feed the deer or use plantings that This was the second spring that I partici- attract them. Pets can bring the ticks inpated in this program. It was a pleasure doors so use appropriate tick products meeting several athletes as they donated and perform tick checks on pets that go their time to help with various spring outdoors.

Permethrin is an insecticide; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s escleanup chores. They were polite, hardsential to personal prevention plans. It working, enthusiastic and fun.

Also, gratitiude is extended to the bonds to fabrics and, once dry, it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t coaches, Mr. Voeltz and Mr. Kroll. They transfer to the skin. Permethrin can be apdid an outstanding job of organizing this plied to clothing, sleeping bags, tents and event. They checked on the students other gear; it should not be used on the several times and made sure that all was skin. Depending on the product, it lasts two to six weeks, and through multiple going well.

This was a successful community ser- washings. Be sure to check that the repelvice learning event. Webster is fortunate lent you purchase is the correct one, as to have coaches and students who want one uses DEET and the other, Permethrin.

DEET is an older repellent, and multiple to connect with their community.

I look forward to participating in their strengths are available. Because ticks are harder to repel than other insects, use next project. concentrations of 30 percent or higher.

DEET is safe to apply to unbroken skin, Gail Schroetke wool and cotton, but can damage other Webster fabrics and materials, such as rubber. The EPA advises that DEET is safe for anyone over two months of age but Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health department recommends against The ticks are out, and have been now using DEET on children. for some time. Lyme disease, then, is just Picaridin is a newer repellent thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s around the corner. Living in an endemic as effective as DEET. Multiple strengths area as we do, we are more likely than not are available. Use concentrations of 20 WR H[SHULHQFH Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJ WLFNV RQ RXU FORWKLQJ percent. Picaridin is safe to apply to unor on ourselves. If we are not vigilant in broken skin, fabrics and materials. It is checking for these on ourselves, our chil- nontoxic and the EPA states it is safe for dren and on our pets, we could very well children of all ages. end up becoming infected. Prevention is Before closing, I need to share that at key here, and so these are a few good sug- our next Western Wisconsin Lyme Educagestions to help you with prevention. tion and Support Group meeting we will Avoid walking in overgrown grass, be hosting another guest speaker, Dr. Kelleaf litter and brush. When in the woods, ley Hagenbuch, D.C.M.H. (master herbalstick to the center of the trail, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t LVW +HU WRSLF ZLOO EH ´+HUEDO 0HGLFLQH

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Reform and refocus Wisconsin jobs agency This week brought Wisconsin more good news as we work to improve our VWDWH¡V Ă&#x20AC;QDQFHV DQG HQFRXUDJH MRE FUHation. On the state budget, new tax collection data and revenue projections now show that over $500 million in revenue growth will occur over a three-year period, indicating a growing economy. At the same time, Chief Executive Magazine again recognized Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s improved business climate by raising our stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position in their rankings to 17th in the nation, an improvement from 41st just three years ago.

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Should you have any questions, you may reach me at 715-268-2856. Others in our group who may be reached are Paula at 715-268-2035 or Bonnie at 715-268-9557.

Ann Krisik Amery Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: Ann is a member of the Western Wisconsin Lyme Education and Support Group that meets in Amery on the fourth Thursday of every month from March through October.

An open letter to county commissioners Please accept my thanks and gratitude for voting to keep in place the ordinance disallowing guns in public buildings. It is heartening to know that 12 supervisors were able to tune out the very vocal minority who seem to think no place should be gun free.

I was not at the meeting, but when I read the newspaper account and saw follow-up letters in the Inter-County Leader, May 9, I could only feel sorry for the proponents. Do they live in such fear of their fellow citizens? Their constituents? What sad lives for them. Perhaps you voted as you did because you share my belief that most of us are law-abiding folks; and you, too, know that, while evil and/or mental illness are realities worldwide, in no other LAB, the budget-writing committee took action on Thursday to ensure WEDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compliance with the auditâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations. Funding in the second year of the state budget will be withheld until the WEDC leadership reports to the committee on compliance with the audit.

Additional audit requirements were also put in place and WEDC will now be required to adopt state purchasing requirements. As a member of the committee, I supported and voted for these measures.

In addition to the budget-writing committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actions, I have authored two bipartisan bills seeking to improve the oversight and transparency of WEDC. One of the bills was included as part of the budget-writing committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action, which would ensure that an independent Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO DXGLW RI :('& LV FRPSOHWHG annually. The other bill would establish Ă&#x20AC;[HG WHUPV IRU PHPEHUV RI WKH :('& board. Board members currently serve

country do perpetrators have limitless access to guns and ammunition to carry out deadly intentions.

It is amazing to me that with the statistics regarding our national health problem, 30,000 deaths a year; with the rise of domestic terrorists who kill family members, notably women, children, innocents or complete strangers with abandon and at random; with the fact that even highly trained law enforcement and military regularly miss most targets and even hit bystanders, that community leaders would vote to repeal this sensible ordinance.

I was somewhat surprised at the names of some persons voting â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? yet not so surprised at the echo chamber nonsense RIIHUHG JXQV GRQ¡W NLOO VLJQV ZRQ¡W keep guns out ... Second Amendment (well-trained militia? Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that now called National Guard?) and the kicker for me - how many female respondents might have skewed the results. Um ... yes, and who are the main targets in domestic abuse? ,¡P Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ DFFHSWLQJ WKDW IRU VRPH QR facts will ever alter their opinions. One can only state the fact, smile, say a prayer and let it go. Maybe the best and the most that I can do as a community member is to let you know that your stand for reason is a blessing to the county. Surely, in a culture of guns, you may be harshly challenged for your honorable position.

Please keep in mind that the majority of residents in Polk County more likely reĂ HFW WKH YLHZV RI WKH QDWLRQ DV D ZKROH Reasonable restrictions are common sense and are a small measure toward the safety of all.

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Horse Lake watershed selected for national water quality initiative

BALSAM LAKE - The Horse Lake - Horse Creek watershed in Polk County is one of three watersheds in Wisconsin selected for a special National Water Quality Initiative through USDA, announced Keith Zygowicz, district conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Farmers and landowners in the Horse Lake-Horse Creek watershed, which is located in southwest Polk County (see map) may qualify for funding for conservation practices to prevent soil erosion, build soil health and improve water quality and wildlife habitat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The time line is short,â&#x20AC;? said Zygowicz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farmers should call NRCS soon to talk about their land and conservation needs.â&#x20AC;? There will be two application periods this year, with deadlines of June 21 and July 12. All applications must be in no later than July 12 in order to be considered for funding in 2013.

Three watersheds have been selected in Wisconsin.

7KH\ DUH â&#x20AC;˘ Pigeon Lake-Pigeon River in Waupaca County â&#x20AC;˘ Horse Lake-Horse Creek in Polk County â&#x20AC;˘ Big Green Lake in Green County These watersheds were selected with help from state agencies, partners and the NRCS State Technical Committee. They have strong county conservation involvement, ongoing water quality monitoring and a history of farmer participation in conservation programs.

Using nearly $1.4 million from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, NRCS will provide funding and advice to producers to install conservation practices

VXFK DV FRYHU FURSV Ă&#x20AC;OWHU VWULSV DQG QXWULHQW PDQDJHment planning in watersheds where the federal investment can make a difference to improve water quality.

Upland conservation practices will reduce soil erosion and sediment delivery from cropland. These practices include contour buffers, critical area planting, grade stabilization, grazing and grassed waterways. To restore the stream corridor itself, streambank fencing, riprap, critical area planting, in-stream structures and buffers can be used.

15&6 DFFHSWV DSSOLFDWLRQV IRU Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO DVVLVWDQFH RQ a continuous basis throughout the year. All applications must be received by either June 21 or July 12 to be considered for funding in 2013. This summer, NRCS will notify all applicants of the results and begin developing contracts with selected applicants.

Please contact Keith Zygowicz or C. Lars Olson, Balsam Lake Service Center, 941 Mallard Lane, Room 103, Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9079. Phone 715-485-3138, ext. 6.

For more information about NRCS programs, initiatives and services in Wisconsin, visit us online at wi.nrcs.usda.gov. - from USDA

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Water rate and insurance increases likely coming soon for Siren residents

Village board to go after Safe Drinking Water loan/grant

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - The Siren Village Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quest to improve the village water utility with a DNR Safe Drinking Water loan/ grant took a couple of big steps forward at the Siren Village Board meeting on Thursday, May 9. A couple of resolutions were passed and engineer plans were ordered for the seven projects on the list. The application and engineer plans are expected to cost $75,000. The village will soon apply for a CDBG grant that could pay for some of the project costs.

If all goes well, construction will begin

during the summer of 2014. If the village does not receive the expected funding, they could decide not to go ahead with the projects. The engineer plans would be good for several years if the village chooses to proceed with the improvements, piecemeal.

The projects will be paid for through the water bills. Last year the water utility operated at nearly a $10,000 loss. The stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public service commission will request that the village board raise water rates enough to cover the loss and pay for the project, although it is the village board that has the authority to set the water rate and decide how quickly any rate hike will go into effect. It is expected that the PSC will request about $51,000 more annually through the water bills.

The water bill includes both water and sewer costs, and the water portion is

smaller than the sewer portion. If the village decides to increase the water bill by 30 percent, the service charge for a typical 5/8 meter would increase by $2.16 per month and 1,000 gallons of water would cost an additional $2.97. A 60-percent increase would raise the typical service charge by about $4.32 a month, and 1,000 gallons of water would cost an additional $5.94. As of now the increase amount has not been determined.

+HDWK LQVXUDQFH LQFUHDVHV SHUFHQW The Siren board renewed the Anthem health insurance policy for another year at a 9.8-percent increase. A 10-percent increase was budgeted.

The board is expected to have several options next year when the federal exchange will be available. The board could also decide to switch to a health savings

DFFRXQW EXW WKH Ă H[LEOH VSHQGLQJ SODQ now in use by village employees cannot be used with an HSA, so they would need time to plan for a switch if the village board chooses to go this route.

)LUH 'HSDUWPHQW KDOI PDUDWKRQ Kevin Link of the Siren Fire Department told the village board of a 10K and 19-mile run the department hopes to develop as an annual fundraiser. As of now, many of the details have not been worked out, but it is hoped the run could be used as a training run for those planning on running the Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marathon in DuOXWK PLG -XQH 7KH Ă&#x20AC;UVW DQQXDO UXQ ZLOO likely take place in 2014.

Grantsburg looking at separate ambulance contract

Rod Kleiss appointed to village board

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Grantsburg Village Board is supporting talks with North Memorial Ambulance on the possibility of a separate ambulance service contract.

7KH LVVXH ZDV WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO DFWLRQ LQ D ORQJ board meeting Monday, May 13, that also saw the appointment of a new board PHPEHU WR Ă&#x20AC;OO D YDFDQF\ DQ H[WHQGHG discussion of music speakers outside village bars and the route for a soap box derby in July.

Village President Glenn Rolloff led off the ambulance discussion by requesting board support for him to discuss a possible separate contract between the village and North Memorial. Rolloff said the present funding situation is not equitable, with the ambulance service cost per household much higher in the village than in the eastern part of the county. He said that a plan was proposed to switch funding from a method based solely on population to a system based half on population and half on the number of improved properties in a town or village.

That proposal, which Rolloff said would take summer residents into consideration, was defeated at a meeting of the Burnett Towns Association April 25.

Eleven municipalities voted for no change in the contract, and nine municipalities voted for the mixed system. Rolloff said he does not want the village to accept that vote without looking for alternatives.

The alternative which Rolloff wants to discuss with North would probably include some neighboring towns, but he VDLG WKH\ KDYH QRW EHHQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOO\ FRQtacted about the idea. Anderson, Wood River, West Marshland and the Town of Grantsburg are part of the Grantsburg Fire Association which was mentioned as a possible base for a separate contract.

The village board passed a motion to con-

Ambulance planning meeting questioned 7KH QHZ *UDQWVEXUJ 9LOODJH %RDUG / WR 5 *UHJ 3HHU 'DOH 'UHVHO *OHQQ 5ROORII 5RG .OHLVV 'LDQH %DUWRQ DQG 9DO -RKQVRQ (DUO 0RVOH\ ZDV DEVHQW 3KRWR E\ *UHJJ :HVWLJDUG tinue the contract talks.

The contract between North Memorial and most of the municipalities in Burnett County for ambulance service comes up for renewal this summer. A new fouryear contract must be signed by the end of June. Under the contract, North provides ambulance service to the three village and 18 of the 21 towns. Dewey, Roosevelt and Trade Lake are served by other agencies.

2WKHU EXVLQHVV The meeting started with the appointPHQW RI 5RG .OHLVV WR WKH ERDUG WR Ă&#x20AC;OO WKH vacancy created by the recent resignation of Tasha Burlini-Olson. Kleiss and Tracy Finch had applied for the seat. Circuit Judge Ken Kutz then administered oaths to four newly elected and appointed vilODJH RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV $OO IRXU DUH VHUYLQJ QHZ positions. New Village President Rolloff is replacing Roger Panek who retired after many years of village service. New trustees are Dale Dresel, returning to the board after several previous terms, Diane Barton, elected as a write-in candidate in April, and Kleiss. Leaving the board are Panek, Burlini-Olson and Dean Josephson who did not run for re-election.

The village-sponsored open ice skating has been a growing success, Angie Bonander reported. She said 620 people skated on the indoor rink this past winter, up from 313 people two winters ago.

SCVHCF Golf Classic coming to Frederic Golf Course

FREDERIC - Now that the warmer temps offer the chance to swing a golf club again, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to think about participating in the 13th-annual SCRMC Golf Classic on Friday, June 14. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to play nine or 18 holes with friends and associates on the golf course in Frederic and to contribute to a very worthy cause â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the mission of the St. Croix Valley Health Care Foundation and the paWLHQWV DQG WKHLU IDPLOLHV ZKR EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W We have several opportunities through which you, a company or business, or someone you know can participate. There are a limited number of major sponsorships available, which means your donation and company name will receive special attention. Please note that sponsorships do not include golf fees.

Cash prizes, two hole-in-one contests sponsored by Larsen Auto and Johnson Motors, and other course games will add to your fun. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay as this tournament sells out quickly.

All proceeds from this event, organized this year solely by the SCVHC Foundation, are earmarked toward the foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission of supporting patient care

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is heartwarming to see families out on the ice and enjoying time together,â&#x20AC;? she said. Bonander said the number of hours available is OK but a Friday night session might be added next winter. The village supports the skating rink, which is used for team hockey, by buying hours of rink time for public use.

Sheila Meyer, the village treasurer, was praised during the meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheila is far beyond the basics in the job she does (with WKH YLOODJH Ă&#x20AC;QDQFHV Âľ /DUU\ 6WRW] VDLG as he presented the annual audit report. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is one of the best in the area.â&#x20AC;? And Dan Penzkover of SEH Engineering said, ´6KHLOD GRHV DOO WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO ZRUN RQ YLOlage projects and funding requests). SEH only has to do the plans.â&#x20AC;?

Much of the meeting involved what should be allowed outside at the local bars. Dennis McKenzie requested permission to have outdoor music in the space behind Dennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown Lanes and permission to set up a volleyball court.

The space is an area surrounded by buildings at the back of the bar, the designated smoking area. Part of the board discussion centered on whether the sound from the speakers and the volleyball players would carry to the home two blocks to the north.

It was pointed out that the Rendezvous Bar has had outside music speakers for a year. Two village bars now have outside sports facilities, including a volleyball court at T-Dawgs and a horseshoe pitch at Dreamerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St. Croix Grill. The issue of issuing a permit for Dennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was postponed until June to allow the board members to hear from the impacted public.

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A meeting of VRPH WRZQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV SULRU WR WKH $SULO 25 Towns Association meeting was questioned by Grantsburg Village President Glenn Rolloff at the village board meeting Monday, May 13. He claimed that the vote by Webster to support the present ambulance service payment system was the result of what he called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;closedâ&#x20AC;? meeting in Jackson.

That meeting was referred to in the minutes of a Webster special village board meeting on April 23. At that meeting, Webster Board member Tim Maloney referred to a recent meeting in Jackson where eight towns were represented.

Jackson town clerk Lorraine Radke told the Leader that an â&#x20AC;&#x153;informal meetingâ&#x20AC;? was held in mid-April. She said the meeting to discuss the ambulance contract was asked for by the Town of Scott and was held at the Jackson Town Hall because that was a more central location. Radke said the gathering was not a meeting of the town board but was posted locally as an informal meeting.

The Webster Village Board voted six to zero to stay with the present formula at its April 23 meeting.

A track for the soap box derby, a new race to be fashioned after the annual HYHQW DW &XVKLQJ ZDV Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ DSSURYHG for Pine Street. The race will be on June 8 during Big Gust Days. There was an extended discussion on whether to allow open containers of beer at the event, with permission granted to allow plastic cups and cans. Brian Sundby, organizer of the event, told the council that the planning was on â&#x20AC;&#x153;unchartered waters.â&#x20AC;?

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Storm shelters discussed by Centuria Village Board

Board gets update on 4th Street project

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer CENTURIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Centuria Village Board convened for its monthly meeting on Monday, May 13, with several items on the agenda. One of those items discussed the topic of storm shelters within the village.

Scott Petznick, who took over as pastor at New Wine Ministries Church in Centuria, was told there was a potential storm shelter at the church, and asked the board what is expected of the church. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was just kind of in the dark about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected. What was established,â&#x20AC;?

Petznick explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a public place where people can go in the event of a severe storm,â&#x20AC;? explained village President Dave Markert.

Fire Chief Tony Weinzirl explained that in the past, whenever village residents inquired about where they might be able to go in the event of a severe storm, they were directed to the church. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At that time, the lower level at your place was available. So it was publicly made known to be available to the public in the event of a severe storm, but that is a long time ago now,â&#x20AC;? Weinzirl said.

It was also stressed that the church basement is still not technically a designated storm shelter, so members of the commuQLW\ ZRXOG Ă&#x20AC;UVW QHHG WR GLVFXVV LW Ă&#x20AC;UVW ZLWK the church. Weinzirl further explained to Petznick. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If people came forward looking for options, as a village we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any structures or areas which can safely be designated as a shelter, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some issues with public entity earmarking a private property as a shelter. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a whole

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Petznick said that the shelter is rather small, and could hold roughly 25 people.

He also raised concerns that someone may not be at the church at the time of a severe storm, and doors could be locked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just leave it at, whoever shows up, shows up. If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there, if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not,â&#x20AC;? Petznick said.

6XQZD\ DGGLQJ RQ Tim Skiba, founder of Sunway, a manufacturer in Centuria that offers ergonomic office equipment, spoke to the board about adding a new building sometime this summer to their facility in the industrial park, which already encompasses up to 27,600 square feet. Skiba is requesting 7,) IXQGV IRU WKH SURMHFW DIWHU Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJ RXW how well it worked with other businesses in the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not really looking at getting money up front, I guess what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for is

kind of a tax thing,â&#x20AC;? Skiba said.

Mike LeRoux, marketing manager at Sunway, reiterated to the board that the company has been â&#x20AC;&#x153;busting at the seamsâ&#x20AC;? lately, and that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to give the company more space. Currently, the company is working at a space in St. Croix Falls, and they hope to eventually be in one building.

Markert said the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general disposition will likely be positive, but they want WR VHW XS D Ă&#x20AC;QDQFH FRPPLWWHH PHHWLQJ EHfore they move forward within the next month.

WK 6WUHHW SURMHFW David Rasmussen of MSA professional services was on hand to give an update on the 4th Street project currently going on in Centuria. The project to improve the street and street lighting got under way in early April, along with Monarch Paving and J&S General Contracting and LPD Electric.

Along with the cutting of pavement and streetlight removals, work continued with milling of the blacktop surface of 4th Street

and intersections between Polk Avenue and Hwy. 35. The project is expected to be completed near the end of June. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still on schedule with the project, even though weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had, I WKLQN Ă&#x20AC;YH GD\V WKDW FRXOGQ¡W ZRUN EHFDXVH of this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;beautifulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; weather weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having,â&#x20AC;?

Rasmussen said.

Along with some unsatisfactory weather, it was said there were some glitches in the milling work. It was said that they milled through some areas of the street that they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect to, but only because some spots had up to 10 inches of blacktop, while others had just 6 inches or even less. In speaking with engineers, Weinzirl said that it makes a difference in what kind of pavement goes on top, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a possibility that millers may need to come back. Other than that, much of the major work has been completed.

2WKHU ERDUG DFWLRQV â&#x20AC;˘ The board approved a request through LWV HOHFWULF FRPPLWWHH WR PDNH LWV Ă&#x20AC;UVW SD\ment for the cost of the streetlights for the 4th Street project. The board agreed to pay one-fourth of the cost at $24,557.54.

The total cost will end up being roughly $60,000 and, once that total is made, the rest will be up to the village. â&#x20AC;˘ The village board made a motion to approve a letter of commendation to Laura Roettger, a longtime Centuria Library board member, who is resigning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like the board to pass a motion commending her and authorizing me to sign the letter, commending her for her service to the village as a long-standing member of the library board,â&#x20AC;? Markert said.

Since the library board already has an extra board member, no new member will EH Ă&#x20AC;OOLQJ WKH VSRW OHIW E\ 5RHWWJHU

Deputy shortage will significantly impact lakes and trails enforcement

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer

6,5(1 ² )RUHVWU\ DQG UHFUHDWLRQ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU Ryan Bybee came to the Thursday, May 9, natural resources committee meeting to plead his case for more funding and support of the forestry and recreation program. ´:H DUH VKRUW Ă&#x20AC;YH GHSXWLHV VR , ZLOO EH on regular patrol duty for the summer,â&#x20AC;? %\EHH WROG WKH FRPPLWWHH ´7KLV LV VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;cant as we will have the least lake and trail enforcement in four years.â&#x20AC;?

Bybee asked the committee for additional funding for another limited-time employee to work eight hours, four days a week.

Bybee then introduced Ethan Purkapile, who has been hired as LTE through the summer.

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Bybee said $15,000 was budgeted for LTE snowmobile, ATV and boat patrol and about $11,000 is left for the summer season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can either hire one LTE deputy and he can work four days per week by himself, or we could hire a second LTE and the two LTEs could work together, but only for about 16 hours, each, per week for the rest of the summer.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I was still working full time as the recreation deputy, the $11,000 would be VXIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW WR FRYHU WZR SDUW WLPH /7(V IRU about 20 hours, each, per week for the rest of the summer,â&#x20AC;? explained Bybee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been removed from my fullWLPH GXWLHV DV UHFUHDWLRQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU WR Ă&#x20AC;OO D vacant patrol shift, more funding for help is needed to provide the same level of enforcement as last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Burnett County has the largest number of trails closest to the Twin Cities,â&#x20AC;? Bybee told the committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 2013 season will offer more ATV riding opportunities in Burnett County than ever before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More town roads and county roads are open to ATVs and UTVs are now here to stay. Some townships have opened all RI WKHLU WRZQ URDGV WR $79 WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F 7KH VKHULII¡V RIĂ&#x20AC;FH LV UHVSRQVLEOH IRU SDWUROOLQJ these ATV road routes and taking ATVrelated complaints,â&#x20AC;? Bybee stressed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m asking for is assistance to fund full coverage for the 2013 summer. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see us maintain the same level of safety we have provided during the last four

years. We have created an expectation Burnett County is a safe place for outdoor recreating. Families have come to recognize Burnett County as a safe place to ride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have developed a system of safe ATV trails and we had zero ATV fatalities last year. Last winter I only worked part time as the recreation deputy during the snowmobile season and the LTE recreation deputy worked part time also,â&#x20AC;? Bybee emSKDVL]HG ´%HFDXVH RI VWDIĂ&#x20AC;QJ VKRUWDJHV we provided less enforcement and during the two-month snowmobile season we had four reported snowmobile crashes, which is a record high during the last four seasons. We had a shorter than normal season with more crashes. It is possible that we had more crashes because we provided less enforcement.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;So the LTE will have no supervision by you, Ryan?â&#x20AC;? asked committee member Gene Olson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will still be supervising the current LTE, but, without more funding, he will be working without a partner. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working with our volunteer patrol to assist him but mostly he will be working from the truck, which is the least effective method of recreation patrol,â&#x20AC;? replied Bybee.

Bybee explained to the committee a buddy system is needed when patrolling trails and lakes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t send someone out there alone. It just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work.

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Bybee said the program is funded by the DNR in the form of a reimbursement program. Any county sheriff that provides ATV, boat and snowmobile patrol is eligible for this money. Boating is reimbursed at a maximum of 75 percent. ATV and snowmobile patrols are reimbursed at a maximum of 100 percent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our reimbursement percentage during the last four years has ranged from a low of 69 percent for boat to a high of 95 percent for ATV. We have always been reimbursed

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more than we spent.â&#x20AC;?

Bybee said his allocated salary of $8,000 for rec patrol duty would allow the hire RI DQRWKHU /7( ZLWK ERWK /7( UHF RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV then being able to work 36-40 hours per week. This would equate to four days of patrol coverage on the lakes and trails during the busy summer season. Bybee said any leftover funding would be applied to the snowmobile season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The request for additional funds will have to go to the administration committee,â&#x20AC;? said committee Chair Ed Peterson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the sake of the county and tourism population, then we need to take this to the administration committee and get further funding,â&#x20AC;? said Olson.

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County Conservationist Dave Ferris reported only 12-percent tillage has been done so far this year as compared to 66 percent at the same time last year with only four percent corn planted compared to 29 percent last year.

Ferris reported everything was OK on a recent inspection by the land and conservation department and the DNR of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frac sand mine.

County forest Administrator Jake Nichols reported activity with regard to timber sales has picked up.

Nichols told the committee the new DNR liaison, Bob Hauser, will start on May 20.

According to Nichols, the forestry department is seeing more and more oak wilt since the storm two years ago. Nichols said red oak is more susceptible than white oak. Nichols said care should be taken if cutting timber near affected trees as the disease is often carried from spot to spot WKURXJK Ă&#x20AC;UHZRRG ´7KH VSUHDG WKURXJK LQIHFWHG Ă&#x20AC;UHZRRG is a big issue,â&#x20AC;? said Nichols. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oak wilt is

a little scary. If it gets to areas we are cutting, such as Swiss, that could mean closing cutting. But weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not to that point yet though.â&#x20AC;?

Nichols gave an update on the pending Dogtown Creek property acquisition by the county. Nichols said the owners had been contacted to see if they had considered the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offer and he had received a reply stating the offer is still being discussed by family members. Nichols said he would continue to stay in contact with the owners in hopes of reaching a purchase agreement soon. Nichols said the property appraisal the county had done is good for one year.

As to the 500-acre land trade with the state, Nichols reported the state is waiting for federal approval and the county is ready to go ahead with the trade.

Nichols said 131,000 trees had been planted in 2-1/2 days on 150 acres.

The Siren Lions Club submitted a request to construct and donate a pavilion for the Milton E. Stellrecht County Park on Clam Lake. Nichols told the committee he recommended approving the request contingent on the need for a variance from zoning and an archeological check of the area. Committee member Olson asked who would be responsible for maintenance of the pavilion once built, to which Nichols replied the forestry department would maintain it as the department does with similar structures at county parks and recreation areas.

The committee approved the 2013-14 ATV and snowmobile trail service contracts between the county and the Turf and Tundra Trails Association (summer maintenance) and the Burnett County Snow Trails Association (winter maintenance).

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Luck Area ACS Walk/Run raises funds to fight cancer LUCK - The 18th-annual Luck Area American Cancer Society Walk/Run Saturday, May 11, raised over $30,000. The eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corporate sponsors were Luck Medical Clinic/Amery Regional Medical Center and St. Croix Valley Hardwoods Inc. Despite intermittent inclement weather, approximately 150 registered participants ZDONHG RU UDQ WKH RQH WKUHH RU Ă&#x20AC;YH PLOH route through Triangle Park where the DQJHO JDUGHQ DQG WULEXWH Ă DJV FRXOG EH seen. The paper angels were made and decorated by students at the elementary school and were available for purchase at different levels. Luck Golf Course and Sterling Bank each sponsored the $100 Hope level, and Amy Fossum and family sponsored the $250 love level. Angels were available for purchase the day RI WKH HYHQW 7ULEXWH Ă DJV ´LQ KRQRU RIÂľ or â&#x20AC;&#x153;in memory ofâ&#x20AC;? gave names of cancer victims honored through a $5 minimum donation.

Luck royalty, Randy Giller, Victoria Wood and Kalley Lunsmann, greeted those arriving at the event. The volunteers at the registration table were Katie Tolan and 11-month-old Anna, Ami Cran, Sheila Berklund, Marcy Plomski, Sue Gilhoi, Jean Giller, Ronda Madsen, Hanna 'DHIĂ HU DQG -XQHOO\Q $QGHUVRQ 'RQQD Erickson and Toby Erickson greeted and registered 18 cancer survivors and provided them with â&#x20AC;&#x153;survivorâ&#x20AC;? T-shirts. Sue Messer gave out T-shirts to other walk/ run participants. Hilda Trudeau and Barb Walstrom took team pictures. Steve Wilson provided the sound system and music throughout the morning. Meryl Walsten worked at the silent auction for the autographed Packer football.

Lynn Stoklasa arranged for food and beverages before and after the walk/run.

This included donations from Wayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Plus, Luck; River Valley Pharmacy, St. Croix Falls; and Natural Alternatives Food Co-op, Luck. Those helping Lynn were Rae Perszyk, Kim Harvey and Marilyn Berg.

Beth Cunningham coordinated the opening ceremony. Diane Geis Hapka, ACS representative, said the ACS celebrates its 100th anniversary this May and that two out of three people diagnosed with cancer today survive. In Polk County, over 950 people die each year.

Many services of ACS are provided for them including Hope Lodge which is a home away from home for cancer victims and their families. Luck is a small community that raises funds in a big way.

Marsha Jensen, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honorary chair, spoke about her battle with Stage 4 lung cancer. Gratitude was given to Sandy Bartlet for donating her ponytail to Locks of Love. Interfaith Caregivers was represented and says it pays for mileage

for volunteers to transport cancer patients to treatment through its Road to Recovery program.

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Strong turnout for Frederic ACS walk/run FREDERIC - The Frederic Area American Cancer Society Walk/Run on Saturday, May 11, had 147 registered participants and 14 teams. The total amount raised was $22,927.50 with additional money still coming in.

A very special thank-you to Honorary chair Joan Jendro and all the cancer survivors who attended the walk.

A thank-you to all the businesses that purchased Signs of Hope that were on display along the walk/run route.

The following businesses and individuals gave their help and support to the walk.

Frederic ACS Walk/Run sponsors Larsen Auto Centers, Amery Regional Medical Center and St. Croix Regional Medical Center.

A special thank-you to American Cancer Society representative Kellie Burroughs.

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SCF council weighs in on winter ATVs

Gandy Dancer Trail winter-only use concerns raised

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Recent actions at the county level to allow all-terrain vehicles on the Gandy Dancer Trail during the winter were part of an extensive discussion at the St. Croix Falls Common Council meeting on Monday, May 13.

At issue is that a portion of the trail terminus in the city, referred to as the Interlink Trail, is technically on city land, and the issue received a lukewarm reception, at best.

Polk County Board supervisor Tom Engel approached the council with information from the Polk County Property, Parks and Solid Waste committee, which is weighing the possibility to open the county portion of the former rail line to winter use by ATVs, in concert with snowmobiles.

Engel said the county is considering the move to capitalize on similar actions in Burnett County, which voted recently to allow the machines on that countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portion of the Gandy Dancer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Burnett County (voted) to allow (ATV use) on their 18 miles of the trail only when the ground is frozen,â&#x20AC;?

Engel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Interlink Trail is extremely vital.â&#x20AC;?

Engel said the committee is leaning toward using a similar criteria of opening the trail to ATVs, in other words, only when snowmobiles are allowed or when there is a solid snow base, usually a minimum of 6 inches.

Engel and the council both admitted they may need to research actual landownership issues, as the trail splits and may cross private lands for a portion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It probably needs to be researched and decided,â&#x20AC;?

Engel said.

While the item was purely for discussion, there were concerns raised, primarily about how Burnett County will decide when the â&#x20AC;&#x153;frozen groundâ&#x20AC;? criteria is met. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honestly, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure how they manage that,â&#x20AC;? Engel said, as he endorsed the snow-cover standard, instead.

Ă&#x20AC;QDO GHFLVLRQ Alderperson Randy Korb raised concerns, echoed by the council, about the Burnett frozen-ground criteria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That could change from night to night,â&#x20AC;? Korb said, with a nod. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This could stir up a hornetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nest, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m afraid.â&#x20AC;?

Alderperson Loreen Morrell agreed, and noted several concerns and issues, and said that the city has made a dedicated effort in recent years to concentrate on socalled silent sports, such as biking and hiking, and that ATV trail creation and use has not been a concern within the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to think about the total picture,â&#x20AC;? Morrell said, mentioning that there are no ATV dealers within the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a revenue issue here.â&#x20AC;?

Mayor Brian Blesi agreed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think our allegiances lie differently here. Honesty, we might feel different if we had an ATV dealer in the city limits,â&#x20AC;? Blesi said.

Engel noted the concerns, but also said that with the starting and stopping of the trail in the city, there is sure to be an economic impact.

Neither Engel nor the council were clear on the possible impact of the city not allowing the winter ATV use, but they said they would continue discussions, as no action was taken.

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There were several comments against the idea, but Engel said they seemed to ignore the winter-only use. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ATV use (on the trail) in the summer is not even a discussion point,â&#x20AC;? Engel assured.

Engel also assured that previous concerns about ATV use nullifying state and federal trail grants was no longer an issue, due to the trail being over 20 years old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Neither the state DOT or the federal highway agencies have an interest in how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s used,â&#x20AC;? Engel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it does change the maintenance grants.â&#x20AC;?

Council concerns about snowmobile and ATV use compatibility did not seem to be a problem, Engel said, and he also said his own experience of living near the snowmobile trail has alleviated his own past noise concerns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honestly, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even hear them anymore,â&#x20AC;? Engel VDLG ´7KLUW\ Ă&#x20AC;YH \HDUV DJR WKH\ ZHUH UHDOO\ QRLV\ Rarely do I hear a snowmobile running near the house anymore.â&#x20AC;?

Engel said he wanted to report the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support or concerns back to the county committee so they can weigh the entire issue before a full vote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like the (trail use) as uniform as possible (between the two counties),â&#x20AC;? Engel said, noting that they may always have â&#x20AC;&#x153;a few renegades,â&#x20AC;? regardless of the

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Blesi raised a possible concern about liability, since the land was not zoned for recreational use, and whether that may leave the city more vulnerable to recreational liability. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It could be a big deal, it could be nothing,â&#x20AC;? Blesi said.

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Community health meeting identifies key issues ideas for Burnett County

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by Citizens Against Poverty leaders Carl Heidel and Marilyn Kooiker, to review WKH VXUYH\ Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJV DQG IRFXV RQ MXVW RQH area that would be collectively decided as having the biggest impact on the community.

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actually attempt it. â&#x20AC;˘Tobacco use remains a costly problem in Burnett County, with 18.4% of adults who smoke (compared to 13% nationally). The economic burden of tobacco use cost the county over $13 million in health care and lost productivity in 2010. â&#x20AC;˘Wisconsin takes some pride in being known for its alcohol consumption, where there are twice as many bars per capita than anywhere else. The rate of binge drinking or heavy drinking among adults in Burnett County is three times the national average. In most years, the number of alcohol-related motor vehicle injuries is twice as high in Burnett County as the rest of Wisconsin. â&#x20AC;˘Burnett County far outpaces the rest of Wisconsin in accidental injuries and deaths resulting from falls, firearms, poisoning, being struck by an object or person, cuts, overexertion and environmental factors.

After reviewing all the data, the group voted on the top three issues for the county. Mental health and alcohol/drug use topped the list by far, and the group agreed to spend the remainder of the day focusing on the area of mental health. A broad vision was cast, then participants assembled into small groups to brainstorm short, medium and long-term goals

to help develop an actionable plan. Once representatives from each group shared the discussion highlights, it was clear that some themes were developing.

First of all, there is a strong need for furWKHU GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWLRQ 0HQWDO KHDOWK DV D GLVFLpline is intrinsically broad, encompassing everything from managing daily stress to diagnosing and treating disorders to suicide intervention. Secondly, there is a passion among those who work in the PHQWDO KHDOWK Ă&#x20AC;HOG WR GH VWLJPDWL]H WKH category, which would make it easier to identify people who need help. Finally, there is a critical need for more networking among workers because there is so much overlap between mental health issues and other public health issues like substance use, public safety and medical care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people left feeling really encouraged,â&#x20AC;? said Bailey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One woman told me that it was motivating just to NQRZ VKH ZDVQ¡W DORQJ LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;JKW Âľ ,Q a subsequent interview, Bailey added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The meeting exceeded our expectations in every way. The credit goes to all the members of the community that came forward to participate.â&#x20AC;?

A core group will continue to meet PRQWKO\ DW Ă&#x20AC;UVW WKHQ TXDUWHUO\ RYHU WKH next three years, to compile the input, develop a plan, and chart the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress toward improving mental health. The next meeting is scheduled for June 24. For more information, contact Alyssa Ryan at Burnett Medical Center or Michelle Bailey at the Burnett County Health Department.

Report raises concerns for Burnett County

Airport manager notes pending legislation that could affect county

by Jean Koelz Leader staff writer BURNETT COUNTYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Airport manager Jeremy Sickler, who is also the incoming president of the Wisconsin Airport Managers Association reported to the Burnett County infrastructure committee on May 8 that there are at least two evolving legislative developments to track closely.

Due to sequestration, the FAA was required to make $637 million in budget cuts. Part of the proposed solution was to

FORVH DLU WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F FRQWURO WRZHUV QDWLRQwide, including 8 in Wisconsin. Burnett County was one of four spared. While airports can still operate without a control tower, the cuts sparked protests based on safety concerns. Congress countered by approving a bill in late April that would enable the FAA to access money earmarked for airport maintenance and reSDLUV DQG XVH LW WR FRYHU VWDIĂ&#x20AC;QJ H[SHQVHV instead. In 2012, Congress had set aside $3 billion for the Airport Improvement Program and these funds were unaffected by sequestration cuts.

While the move represents a reprieve for control tower workersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even if it is just temporaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;there are many who call this move a classic case of robbing Peter to pay Paul. As Sickler put it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

gonnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; happen down the road when all the money that was supposed to pay for things like pavement and equipment is gone because it was used to pay salaries?â&#x20AC;?

Another area of concern is that the federal government will be requiring all airports to do wildlife hazard assessments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The next time we take federal money, ZH¡OO KDYH Ă&#x20AC;YH \HDUV WR FRPSOHWH DQ DVsessment,â&#x20AC;? Sickler explained. The assessment would require paying a consultant to sit at the airport for a few days to document potential hazards, assess possible liability issues, and make a recommendation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is somethingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for lack of a better way to say itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting shoved down our throats with little to no funding to pay for it,â&#x20AC;? Sickler complained. Sick-

OHU FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPHG IRU WKH FRPPLWWHH WKDW HYHQ though we live in an area heavily populated by deer, birds and other potential hazards, he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see a reason to consider the local wildlife a threat to airport operations or passenger safety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There have been no wildlife strikes that I know of and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing in the FAA database. All , FRXOG Ă&#x20AC;QG ZDV DQ ROG DUWLFOH IURP about a deer on the runway.â&#x20AC;?

In other airport news, the purchase of Hangar 22 is in process and the 10-year development plan will need to be revised in light of the highway departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming roundabout construction at the intersection of Hwys. 35 and 70.

Burnett highway budget coming up short

by Jean Koelz Leader staff writer BURNETT COUNTYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;County Highway Commissioner Bob Morehouse told members of the infrastructure committee at the May 8 meeting that he anticipates a budget shortage of $150,000 due to the long winter and late snows. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent $351,000 of $386,000 budgeted, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already ordered $130,000 in sand,â&#x20AC;? Morehouse detailed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be over no matter what.â&#x20AC;?

To offset overages, Morehouse plans to

cut back on some summer maintenance projects like chip sealing and overlays.

Morehouse was also happy to report that the cost of asphalt has come down, so heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been able to save some money on road construction projects that were bid for this summer.

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According to the U.S.D.O.T. website, it reduces paving costs, extends the paving season, improves compaction, is safer to work with, and reduces exposure to fuel emissions, fumes and odors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you lay 2,800 tons of asphalt per mile, a 20cent per ton savings can really add up,â&#x20AC;?

Morehouse said.

In other news, Morehouse reported that winter road restrictions would be lifted on Monday, May 13, and work would EHJLQ VRRQ RQ QRUWK &7+ + 6SHFLĂ&#x20AC;FDOO\ 1.5 miles of Hwy. 35 to Haus Road will be

closed for about a week to non-local trafĂ&#x20AC;F DW WKH HQG RI 0D\ RU HDUO\ -XQH $QG lastly, Mike Huberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resignation has provided an opportunity to reorganize the highway department.

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Luck sophomores recognized for outstanding scores on state tests

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sophomore class at Luck High School will have some big VKRHV WR Ă&#x20AC;OO 6FRUHV IRU WKH VWDQGDUGL]HG state tests were just released, and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10th-graders, in the words of district administrators and teachers, â&#x20AC;&#x153;did awesome.â&#x20AC;?

Not only did the 29 sophomores consistently beat the state average in every area of testing, they also scored higher than every one of the other 38 schools in CESA 11 in reading, science and social studies.

This includes every school district in Polk, Burnett, and Barron counties.

They were behind only Plum City and River Falls in language arts, and behind Plum City, River Falls, Spring Valley, Hudson and Clear Lake in math.

To recognize the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; accomplishments, the school held a special celebration assembly for grades seven through 12 this past Wednesday, May 8, complete with unique, memorable prizes for each of the sophomores.

Every one of the sophomores â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 100 percent of them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; scored advanced or SURĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW RQ WKH VRFLDO VWXGLHV WHVW VDLG Rachel Berg, counselor for grades seven through 12. The state average is 80 perFHQW DGYDQFHG SURĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW Luckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10th-graders scored 96 adYDQFHG SURĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW LQ VFLHQFH FRPSDUHG to a state average of 75 percent. Eightyeight percent were in the advanced/proĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW FDWHJRU\ IRU ODQJXDJH DUWV DQG percent for reading, compared with state averages of 72 percent and 38 percent, respectively. In math, 58 percent of Luck VRSKRPRUHV VFRUHG DGYDQFHG SURĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW The state average is 44 percent.

Of the 426 school districts in Wisconsin, Berg told the students, Luck sophomores were tied for third place for social studies. Two schools, she noted, scored 101 SHUFHQW DGYDQFHG SURĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW DQG ZHUH tied for third place at 100 percent.

Luck ranked 12 in the state in science,

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Family Missions Focus Campout set for Memorial Day Weekend BURNETT COUNTY - The Family Missions Focus Campout with Diane Brask will be held Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27, at the Wilderness, Fellowship in Frederic.

The weekend will provide a variety of opportunities for families to learn about the exciting world of missions and give them a chance to explore what it means to be a family that cares about the world.

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Eight FFA members participated at state, several gold honors were earned at state by the art club, 29 students went to state forensics, and the school offered two outstanding drama productions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a great school year,â&#x20AC;? Kendzior reminded the students. The year started â&#x20AC;&#x153;on a little bit of a downer,â&#x20AC;? he said, with Luck scoring among the lowest in the area on standardized tests. He applauded the sophomores for, this year, scoring the highest in the area and he applauded the teachers who â&#x20AC;&#x153;stepped it up to prep and encourageâ&#x20AC;? the students.

High school English teacher Judy Wicklund was one of the teachers who â&#x20AC;&#x153;stepped it upâ&#x20AC;? to prepare the sophomores for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tests. Coming in as HDUO\ DV D P VWXGHQWV GLG ZULWLQJ H[ercises and studied ways to improve their performance in what Wicklund referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;boot camp.â&#x20AC;?

They were able to look at examples of their own writing compared with higherscoring schools, they said, which helped them see where they could improve.

They also practiced proofreading their writing, which made a huge difference, they said.

Wicklund headed up gathering the prizes for the sophomores, coming up with one-of-a-kind opportunities like lunch on the roof, taking a nap in the middle of the day, spending study hall by the lake, and kicking a ball as far as possible into the lake and kayaking out to get it.

Some of the prizes allow the student to bring a friend, with teachers accompanying them when appropriate.

District Administrator Rick Palmer also congratulated both the students and teachers for stepping up to the plate after the new district report cards were delivered last year. An entirely new grading system meant lower scores for Luck and many other schools, but Palmer said he knew they were up to the challenge of improving the scores. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone did a fantastic job,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you all so much.â&#x20AC;?

Palmer acknowledged this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seniors, saying they were â&#x20AC;&#x153;the greatest bunch of leaders.â&#x20AC;? He encouraged the sophomores to reach the same standards and be role models for the younger students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Someone once observed,â&#x20AC;? said music teacher Janet Holdt, quoting William Arthur Ward, â&#x20AC;&#x153;that the enemy of best is

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by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer FREDERIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Saints girls and boys track teams came out on top at the conference championship track meet in Frederic on Tuesday, May 14. With temperatures near the 90-degree mark, it was a welcomed bit of warmth for athletes whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been waiting for this kind of weather all season long.

Teams will be preparing for the regional championship meets scheduled for Monday, May 20. In Division 2, Frederic is hosting a regional with Grantsburg, Unity and Frederic/Luck all competing.

St. Croix Falls will travel to St. Croix Central for the Division 2 regional, and Siren and Webster will be competing at Webster for the Division 3 regional.

On Tuesday at the Lakeland Conference track meet, the Saints won handily with 178.50 points, followed by Shell Lake, 151.50, Unity, 118, Frederic/Luck 75.50, Webster, 62.50, Siren, 35, Turtle Lake/Clayton, 29, Clear Lake, 23, and Grantsburg, 14.

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Moore also won the 200-meter dash with a time of 27.59 seconds, while Frederic/ Luckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rachael Poirier took third place with a 28.57.

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Maddie Ramich won the long jump for the Unity Eagles with a distance of 1507. Rachel Poirier of Frederic/Luck was second with 15-06. Sydney Geisness of St. Croix Falls was second in the triple jump with 32-05.50, and Paige Burton of Frederic/Luck took third with 30-05.25.

Emily Gross of Unity was the winner in both the shot and discus events. She had a throw of 40-05.25 in the shot, and threw 101-06 in the discus. Frederic/Luckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maddie Joy was second in the discus with 95-03.

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Kayla Bramson of Unity took third in the 4x800-meter event was won by Webster Grantsburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4x100-meter relay team event with a time of 17.64 seconds. Au- with Emma Kelby, Gabby Schiller, Pi- ZDV Ă&#x20AC;UVW RYHUDOO ZLWK 7RQ\ %ULWWRQ -DHJHU tumn Erickson of St. Croix Falls came in chamon Loha and Molly Brown earning Staevens, Connor Myers and Joe Gaffney second in the 300-meter hurdles with a D WLPH RI 6W &URL[ )DOOV ZDV VHF- Ă&#x20AC;QLVKLQJ ZLWK D WLPH RI VHFRQGV ond in the event with Madalyn Bollig, time of 51.76.

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In the long jump, Chenal of Frederic/ Luck was the winner with a distance of 20-01, while Alex Jorgenson of St. Croix Falls was second with 19-06, and Frederic/Luckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Braden took third with 18 ,Q WKH WULSOH MXPS %UDGHQ ZDV Ã&#x20AC;UVW

overall with a distance of 37-06.50, and %ULDQ *LOEHUW RI 6W &URL[ )DOOV Ã&#x20AC;QLVKHG mere inches away with 37-04.00. *UDQWVEXUJ VHQLRU $GDP 3DUNHU Ã&#x20AC;QLVKHG Ã&#x20AC;UVW SODFH RYHUDOO LQ WKH VKRW SXW with a throw of 48-02, with Oliver Raboin of Unity taking second with a throw of 47-11.25. Frederic/Luckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Armour, placed third overall with 46-01.75. Sirenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Matt /DUVRQ ZDV Ã&#x20AC;UVW SODFH LQ WKH GLVFXV ZLWK a throw of 127-07, while Parker of Grantsburg was second with 126-07, and Raboin took third with 126-06.

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Pirates softball earns another conference title Eagles sweep Saints

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer FREDERIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Grantsburg Pirates softball team earned the undisputed conference title after earning three victories against Luck/Frederic, Cameron and Turtle Lake/Clayton on Saturday, May 11. The Pirates are a No. 1 seed and UHFHLYHG D E\H IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW URXQG LQ WKH WIAA regional playoffs set for Tuesday, May 21.

The Pirates outscored their opponents on Saturday 46-3, with a 14-2 win over Turtle Lake/Clayton. The Pirates piled on 14 hits, with Macy Hanson going 3 for 4, and Wendy Roberts and Stacey McKenzie each going 2 for 3. Sam Schwieger also went 1 for 3 and scored three times with two walks. Others with at least one hit included Kassie Lien, Kate Rod, Harlei Hennessey and Jenn Schwieger.

In the Pirates 24-1 win over Luck/Frederic, the team got to a huge start, scoring UXQV LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW LQQLQJ DQG DQRWKHU in the second inning on 12 hits. The game lasted just three innings with the 15-run rule. Ann Chenal and Lexi Domagala had the only two hits in the game for L/F. In the 8-0 win against Cameron, the PiUDWHV EDWV ZHUH D ELW TXLHWHU ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;YH KLWV Kylie Pewe went 2 for 3 and scored twice, and Sam Schwieger was 1 for 2 with two walks and scored twice. Roberts, McKenzie and Lien had the other Pirate hits.

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Luck/Frederic 16, St. Croix Falls 4 ST. CROIX FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Luck/Frederic softball team hit the ball well on Friday, May 10, to pick up a win over St. Croix Falls. / ) VFRUHG UXQV LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW LQQLQJ RQ one-out doubles, including a double from Abby Otlo, who also hit a bases-loaded $ 3LUDWHV EDVH UXQQHU WULHV WR DYRLG WKH WDJ triple. The top three batters of the inning DW KRPH z 3KRWR E\ &RG\ +RIIPDQ each got to bat three times in the inning, Unity 6, St. Croix Falls 5 with Otlo reaching all three times. No ST. CROIX FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Eagles softball game stats were available at press time team picked up a sweep of the Saints on for a more complete roundup.

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Regional softball playoffs start this Thursday

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer FREDERIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It seems like only yesterGD\ DUHD VRIWEDOO WHDPV ZHUH Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ JHWWLQJ LQ WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;UVW JDPHV RI WKH VHDVRQ \HW this Thursday, May 16, softball regional playoff action begins and at least one area WHDP ZLOO EH SOD\LQJ LQ WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;QDO JDPH RI spring.

Unity or Luck/Frederic will be done for the season after this Thursday, as they will go head-to-head at Frederic beginning at 5 p.m. Unity is the No. 5 seed, while L/F is the No. 4 seed in Division 3. The winner of that game will move on to play at No.

Unity 6, Shell Lake 4 BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On Monday, May 13, the Eagles softball team got a big win over a tough Shell Lake Lakers team, with Sierra Thomfohrda pitching a solid seven innings with only two walks and six hits allowed.

Carly Ince led the Eagles, offensively, going 3 for 4 with two runs scored. Sarah Bader was also 3 for 4 in the game and Cass Hanson was 2 for 4.

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The Eagles produced 10 runs in the third inning, which proved the difference in the game, when Jorgenson led off with a double. Olivia Nelson followed with a walk and Carly Ince was hit by a pitch.

Cass Hanson then followed up with an RBI double and, with two outs, the Eagles continued to hit the ball with six more hits including doubles from Jorgenson (her second double of the inning) and Ince, who scored four runs in the game and went 3 for 5. Hanson also totaled three hits and Taylor Heathman, Sarah Bader, Gabrielle Foeller and Whitney Rock had one hit apiece.

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St. Croix Falls 15, Unity 10

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No lead was safe during a cold and nasty day for a baseball game Thursday, May 9, between the Saints and Eagles that featured high winds and temperatures hovering near 40 degrees.

Pitchers from both teams combined for well over 300 pitches and struggled to throw strikes, yet both teams seemed to hit the ball well in a back-and-forth battle that had the Saints jumping out to a 5-0 lead in the top of the second inning. Two of those runs came on a passed ball and a wild pitch, as well as a three-run homer from Trevor Cross.

The Eagles answered back with two runs in the bottom half of the inning, but the Saints tacked on another pair of runs in the top of the third to take a 7-2 lead on a two-RBI single by Jake Sommer.

Unity came right back to tie the game in the bottom half of the third inning, that started with a leadoff walk by Aaron Koshatka at the top of the order. Zac Baxter followed through with a one-out single in the inning, and the Saints struggled GHIHQVLYHO\ ZLWK WZR LQĂ&#x20AC;HOG HUURUV DQG gave up two runs on a wild pitch and another on a passed ball. Dylan Ruck would also single in the inning, and Connor Olson also hit an RBI single to get the game back to even at seven runs apiece.

In the top of the fourth inning, the Saints regained the lead, 9-7, when Cross OHG WKH LQQLQJ ZLWK DQ LQĂ&#x20AC;HOG VLQJOH DQG Andrew Erickson got on base with a douEOH &URVV VFRUHG RQ D JURXQGHU WR Ă&#x20AC;UVW

by Dylan Lynch and single by designated hitter Ben Kopp.

Unity pulled within one run in the bottom of the fourth inning on an RBI double by Sorensen, and both teams went ZLWKRXW VFRULQJ LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;IWK 8QLW\ KDG D great opportunity to score more runs in WKH Ă&#x20AC;IWK ORDGLQJ WKH EDVHV RQ FRQVHFXtive singles from Dylan Ruck and Connor Olson, followed by a bunt by Austin Petersin. A strikeout and groundout at the top of the Eagles order quickly ended the inning, however, leaving all three base runners stranded.

In the top of the sixth, with Unity already on their fourth pitcher of the evening, they were getting set to work out of a jam with Saints runners on second and third with two outs. But a bit of confusion HQVXHG ZKHQ WKH (DJOHV Ă&#x20AC;UVW EDVHPDQ picked up a ground ball and attempted a tag on Saints runner Taylor Woller, who was called safe. The play eventually led to two Saints runs, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all the Eagles allowed as they quickly ended the inning with a groundout.

With a leadoff double by Baxter and an RBI single from Mitch Egge, who eventually scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Eagles were able to get within another run to make it an 11-10 Saints lead. But the Saints hit the ball hard in the top of the seventh, with Dylan Lynch leading off with a single. With one out, the Saints loaded the bases on a walk

by Niko Neuman and single by Kyle Koshial. The Eagles would get a second out on a force-out at home, but an error and RBI single by Woller scored a run, and Cross belted a two-RBI single down the ULJKW Ă&#x20AC;HOG OLQH (ULFNVRQ DOVR SLFNHG XS DQ 5%, VLQJOH EHIRUH WKH LQQLQJ Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ HQGHG with the Saints up by 16-10.

The Eagles attempted to rally in the bottom of the seventh inning, and got two men on with nobody out to start the inning. They eventually loaded the bases with two outs, but failed to score another run.

TL/Clayton 5, Siren/Webster 4 CLAYTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Siren/Webster baseball

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Humpal said. $DURQ .RVKDWND RI 8QLW\ VOLGHV VDIHO\ WR WKLUG EDVH DJDLQVW WKH 6DLQWV is coming on strong near the end of the season and nearly picked up their second consecutive win against undefeated Turtle Lake/Clayton on Thursday, May 9. The contest went into extra innings before ultimately being decided in the 10th, but there were several positives for Siren/ Webster despite the loss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played our most complete game of the year versus a very good Turtle Lake/ Clayton team and gave them a battle. The boys are improving every time they take WKH Ă&#x20AC;HOG DQG LW¡V H[FLWLQJ WR VHH Âľ VDLG coach Jarrod Washburn.

Siren/Webster took a 4-0 lead through 2-1/2 innings with help from a two-run homer by Graham Hall, along with an RBI single from Shay Johnson.

Despite the cold and windy conditions, the Siren/Webster pitching staff battled through the weather to keep them in the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jake Sargent started on the mound for us and did a great job of keeping a good lineup off balance. Shawn Stevens followed him up on the mound and really threw the ball well. Jeff Carroll came in DQG WKUHZ WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO IRXU LQQLQJV IRU XV giving up just one unearned run. Our pitchers did a much better job of throwing strikes and trusting our defense. We still made a few mental mistakes that need cleaning up, but the improvement of the boys is very evident,â&#x20AC;? Washburn said.

Along with Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-run home run and Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one hit and an RBI, Ryan Curtis also recorded one hit and an RBI. Other Siren/Webster hitters included Alex Hopkins, Aaron Dietmeier, Josh Lemieux, Brett Richison and Dade McCarthy.

Luck/Frederic 9, Shell Lake 7 LUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Luck/Frederic hosted Shell Lake in low 40-degree temperatures on Thursday, May 9, getting the 9-7 win and staying strong throughout the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a very chilly night to play baseball but with the lack of games we decided to give it a shot. This was a tough game for everyone involved. Pitchers were having problems with foot placement due to the slick dirt on the mound; Ă&#x20AC;HOGHUV ZHUH EDWWOLQJ UDLQGURSV DQG WKH wind. This was a very gutty game for our guys, we got down early and battled back. Throughout the game, we battled

back three times,â&#x20AC;? said L/F coach Ryan Humpal.

Luck/Frederic started the night out ZLWK D Ă&#x20AC;YH UXQ Ă&#x20AC;UVW LQQLQJ '\ODQ /HPD\ and Zach Schmidt both doubled in the inning and Brodie Kunze and Trent Strapon each singled. But Shell Lake slowly chipped away at the lead and held L/F scoreless through the next three innings.

The Lakers tied the game in the top of the Ă&#x20AC;IWK EXW / ) UHVSRQGHG ZLWK D VROR KRPH run from Kyle Hunter to take a brief 6-5 lead. Shell Lake answered back, however, scoring two more runs in the top of the sixth inning to regain a 7-5 lead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the bottom of the sixth, our guys had one thing in mind and that was respond. Get the lead back and hold onto it for good. We were able to put up three runs in the sixth to push the score to 9-7 Ă&#x20AC;QDO Âľ +XPSDO VDLG It was a solid offensive afternoon for L/Fâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top of the order, with Karsten Petersen going 1 for 3 and scoring twice.

Lemay also went 1 for 3, and scored once, while Schmidt, batting third, scored twice and went 3 for 4 with a pair of RBIs. Kunze and Strapon each went 2 for 4, and Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home run helped him go 1 for 4. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our pitchers of Petersen and Kunze

Unity 15, Cameron 0 CAMERON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Eagles baseball team picked up a big shutout win over the Cameron Comets on Wednesday, May 8.

Zac Baxter, Mitch Egge and Cash Hickethier each had a pair of hits in the game, and Justin Mooney, Egge and Dylan Ruck each drove in two runs in the game. Egge also homered in the game with a two-run shot.

The winning pitcher for the Eagles was 5LOH\ &DUQHV ZKR ZHQW Ă&#x20AC;YH LQQLQJV DQG allowed six hits with seven strikeouts and six walks.

St. Croix Falls 5, Cameron 0 CAMERON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Saints picked up a shutout win over Cameron on Friday, May 10, with Noah Casterton going all seven innings while allowing just two hits with six strikeouts and six walks.

The Saints totaled seven hits and got a pair of runs in the second inning and another three in the sixth. Brennan McPherson went 2 for 3 with an RBI, and Michael Chernyaev went 2 for 4. Kyle Koshiol was credited for an RBI, as was Jacob Jacobson. Taylor Woller, Jake Sommer and Trevor Cross each had one hit in the Saints win.

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Eagle golfers win fifth-straight league title

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With another match win Tuesday, May 14, the Eagles shored up their Ă&#x20AC;IWK FRQVHFXWLYH :HVW /DNHODQG /HDJXH championship, with team scores as folORZV -DNH (QJHEUHWVRQ -RUGDQ /RZH 44, Evan Lunda 46, Ben Traynor 47, and Cole Hanson 48. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Luck Golf Course is a great challenge. Add a 20-plus-mph wind and players are going to struggle. Looking at our scorecards, every player had one hole in which there was a high number.

Blink and lose focus, you will pay. We learned a valuable lesson today. Golf can be a very humbling game at times,â&#x20AC;? said Unity coach Larry Stencil, who added that Engebretson did a great job of keeping the

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ball in play and taking advantage of good shots. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We stress â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;boringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; golf â&#x20AC;Ś drive it in the fairway, get it anywhere on the green and two putt. Take your par and move on to the next hole,â&#x20AC;? Stencil said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Very pleased with Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 44. He is learning to play to his strengths and understanding course management. What I really like about Jordan is that he does not get too high or too low. He goes about his business trying to improve each day. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard work has set us up for Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conference tournament. We are looking forward to the challenge of defending our title. There will be competition from Grantsburg and Bruce. The players love playing Turtleback Golf Course.â&#x20AC;?

Unity wins by a stroke over Pirates Conference golf meet scheduled this Thursday

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Area golfers are getting ready for the conference golf meet set for Turtleback Golf Course in Rice /DNH WKLV 7KXUVGD\ 0D\ *ROĂ&#x20AC;QJ LV scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., and if the most recent match held at St. Croix Falls on Monday, May 13, is any indication, the conference meet this Thursday should be an interesting test for Unity and Grantsburg.

On Monday at the St. Croix Valley Golf Course in St. Croix Falls, the Eagles won by just one stroke over the Pirates, with Jordan Knutson of Grantsburg leading the way overall with a score of 39. Evan Lunda came in second overall with a score of 40 to lead the Eagles, followed by teammates Jordan Lowe, who shot a 42, and Ben Traynor and Cole Hanson who each shot 43. Jake Engebretson followed with a 48. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All along, we as a team talk about developing depth. We know that Evan (Lunda) is going to be No. 1 and Jake Engebretson, No. 2, but we need two more good scores to achieve team goals,â&#x20AC;? said Eagles coach Larry Stencil. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I cannot be happier with the progress of junior Cole Hanson and sophomores Ben Traynor and Jordan Lowe. Cole and Ben played solidly and kept challenging each other. To have Jordan come in with the last group and card a 42 on that course to bring home the team victory has to give KLP D ELJ FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQFH ERRVW Âľ Grantsburg got a 42 from Jake Langevin, and a 43 from Nathaniel Krause.

Lars Thoreson shot 45 and Sean Handy, 54.

Luck/Frederic was third overall, with Brandon Fenning posting a score of 46, followed Jordan Bazey, 48, Casey Eckholm, 50, Kyle Knauber, 57, and Tanner

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6LUHQ FDPH LQ Ă&#x20AC;IWK RYHUDOO ZLWK -DNH Swenson shooting 42, Jade Merrill, 57, Neil Oustigoff, 58 and Alexi Gloodt, 65. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This team has had a target on their back all season. To go out with three new faces and win the league championship to continue the streak is truly an accomplishment. They are an extremely proud group and gaining confidence every

match,â&#x20AC;? Stencil said.

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Luck/Frederic gets win over Saints Grantsburg takes two from Eagles Tuesday Luck/Frederic 6, St. Croix Falls 3

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer 67 &52,; )$//6 ² ,W¡V WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO ZHHN of conference baseball for area teams and Luck/Frederic made the most of it against St. Croix Falls Monday, May 13. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got a great pitching performance from Brodie Kunze,â&#x20AC;? said L/F coach Ryan Humpal, adding that Kunze worked all VHYHQ LQQLQJV DOORZLQJ Ă&#x20AC;YH KLWV WKUHH UXQV DQG KDG Ă&#x20AC;YH VWULNHRXWV 'HVSLWH D SDLU RI 6DLQWV UXQV DOORZHG LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW inning, Kunze settled in and cruised the rest of the way, with the Saints getting just one baserunner to second base from that inning on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was great to see our senior pitcher take the mound in a big spot and give a great performance,â&#x20AC;? Humpal said.

The L/F offense was also clicking throughout the night, with Zach Schmidt going 3 for 3 with three RBIs. Karsten Pe/XFN )UHGHULF V =DFK 6FKPLGW ZHQW IRU tersen was 1 for 2 with an RBI, three walks and three stolen bases. Dylan LeMay was ZLWK WKUHH 5%,V DJDLQVW 6W &URL[ )DOOV RQ 0RQ GD\ 0D\ 6FKPLGW DZDLWV D IO\ EDOO IRU WKH 2 for 4 with two RBIs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is nice to see our leaders of this team ILQDO RXW RI WKH JDPH DW ILUVW EDVH start to shine when the weather is warming up. This was a big win for us, mak- competitive West Lakeland this spring,â&#x20AC;? ing sure we have a winning record in a Humpal said.

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Grantsburg 7, Unity 3 Grantsburg 5, Unity 2 GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Pirates picked up a pair of wins over the Eagles on Tuesday, 0D\ 7KH Ă&#x20AC;UVW JDPH ZHQW VL[ LQQLQJV with Brody Bonneville getting the win on the mound. It was a tie game through four innings, but Grantsburg prevailed.

The next game went a total of six innings until darkness fell. Combined stats for Grantsburg included a 4-for-7 performance for Bryce Ryan, and 3 for 5 for Lucas Willis. Jake Wald went combined 3 for 6, and Brady Thompson was 2 for 4 in the second game.

Pirate baseball splits home tournament games the game with a great play from center by Austin Handy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Austin Handy made a nice play from center to gun down the potential gamewinning run at the plate,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said.

As it turns out, the Cardinals ended up winning the game with a bit of trickery in Grantsburg 10, Somerset 0 the eighth inning.

Prescott 4, Grantsburg 3 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prescott pulled out an age-old baserunning trick to force a balk in the eighth

by Marty Seeger inning to win. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure if Coach Ryan Leader staff writer learned that one from Steve Jensen or GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Grantsburg base- Dick Peper,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. ball team split games on Saturday, May Pitching against Prescott was Lucas 11, with a win over Somerset, followed by Willis for two innings. He had two strikea 4-3 loss to Prescott, who won the state outs and allowed one hit and two runs. championship last season, and defeated Jake Wald went three innings and faced *UDQWVEXUJ LQ WKH VHFWLRQDO Ă&#x20AC;QDOV WR JHW nine batters and allowed no hits. Tristan there. %UHZHU Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG WKH JDPH ZLWK MXVW RYHU â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too bad we had a stigma about two innings with two strikeouts, four hits Prescott because we came out very tight, and one walk.

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Brandon Ryan was 2 for 4 in the win against Somerset, and Willis, Andrew Coy and Austin Thoreen each had hits.

our guys play until the last out. I would imagine this will be a game these boys remember for a long time. We had periods of rain, snow, hail and sun throughout the game.â&#x20AC;?

Luck/Frederic 13, Independence 12 Brodie Kunze led the team at the plate (OPZRRG /XFN )UHGHULF ELMWOOD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Luck/Frederic baseball going 3 for 5 and drove in four runs.

In the game against Elmwood, Dylan played a two-game tournament in ElmZRRG 6DWXUGD\ ZLQQLQJ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW JDPH LQ LeMay and Karsten Petersen pitched a solid game, allowing three hits while a wild one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was one of the more interesting striking out eight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One thing we struggled with was games I have been a part of. We jumped out to an early lead, up 8-1, taking advan- walking guys, but when it is cold out tage of some miscues on their behalf,â&#x20AC;? it is tough to always be loose. Overall we played a decent game; this was the said coach Ryan Humpal.

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Last year, the Frederic football team replaced their 10-year-old varsity jerseys, and again, YSU helped with a generous monetary gift.

YSU is made up of volunteers from the Frederic, Luck and Unity school districts.

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Their main purpose is to raise money to help support the athletic programs at Frederic, Luck and Unity. Their main fundraiser is their banquet held at Hackerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lanes each year in early November. The money raised by this group is divided evenly between the three schools and a local committee determines how the funds will be spent.

Football jerseys and jackets for sale In order to continue to raise funds for new helmets for the middle school and high school teams, the Frederic football program is conducting a sale of old football game jerseys, old football sideline jackets and game and season highlight DVDs. New varsity game jerseys were purchased in 2003 and the old game jerseys were moved down to be used by the JV team. In 2009, middle school jerseys were purchased and in 2012, new varsity jerseys were purchased. This means the varsity jerseys used up until 2002, and all of the old mesh jerseys worn prior to that

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New sideline jackets were also purchased in 2003, and now the old sideline jackets are hanging in the equipment room, unused. The plan is to sell all of the unused football jerseys and the old, unused football sideline jackets.

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DNR launches Becoming an Outdoor Family Crex Meadows can help get your family started GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Camping. Orienteering. Trapping. Sound like a fun way to spend your summer? Then bring your family for the Becoming an Outdoor Family program at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area in Grantsburg.

Your whole family will have fun learning outdoor skills including tips for wilderness survival, game calling, building shelters or reading the forested landscape.

Becoming an Outdoor Family allows you to take advantage of recreational pursuits at the wildlife area. Unplug from your day-to-day routine and go outdoors to reconnect with nature.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invites you and your spouse, children or families to a three-month workshop series. Becoming an Outdoor Family provides an unrivaled experience for all ages.

Becoming an Outdoor Family is a program designed to give families introductory experiences and instruction in various outdoor activities. Activities range from shooting sports to outdoor

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Meetings are held every other Wednesday beginning June 5 through Aug. 28 IURP WR S P %HFRPLQJ DQ 2XWGRRU Family is a free, no registration, no obligation program.

Topics and dates for 2013 include Camping, June 5; Intro into Trapping, June 19; Lost in the Woods, July 10; Waterfowl Skills Clinic, July 24; Archery/ Bowhunting, Aug. 14; and Nature Hike, Aug. 28.

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Slow spring means hungry bears Koele. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taking steps to remove any food attractants will greatly reduce the likelihood of having problems with bears,â&#x20AC;? said Koele. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Black bears normally avoid contact with people. However, bears can MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slow start has quickly learn to associate humans with further limited already stretched natural food and can become a nuisance.â&#x20AC;?

Highly habituated bears can be dangerfood sources for black bears for this time RI \HDU SURPSWLQJ VWDWH ZLOGOLIH RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV ous and may need to be euthanized. ´3UHYHQWLQJ WKH SUREOHP LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW to urge homeowners statewide to take precautions to reduce the potential for place is the best solution for both humans and bears,â&#x20AC;? said Koele. problems with bears â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the drawn-out winter, bears are hungry and looking for any available :LOGOLIH ELRORJLVWV HQFRXUDJH food sources,â&#x20AC;? said Brad Koele, wildlife UHVLGHQWV WR IROORZ WKHVH VWHSV WR DYRLG DW damage specialist for the Department of WUDFWLQJ EHDUV â&#x20AC;˘ Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t knowingly feed a bear.

Natural Resources. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In recent weeks, bear â&#x20AC;˘ Completely remove bird feeders, activity has been increasing, so it is especially important to remove attractants even during daytime hours. Bears are active during the day and may cause when natural food sources are limited.â&#x20AC;?

Bears are often attracted to bird feed- problems even if the feeders are out only ers, garbage cans, grills or other common during that time. â&#x20AC;˘ Reduce garbage odors by rinsing food attractants found in yards, according to

And the need to remove yard attractants

cans before putting them in recycling containers or garbage cans. â&#x20AC;˘ Keep meat scraps in the freezer until garbage day, and if possible, keep garbage cans in a closed building until the morning of pickup. Commercial dumpsters should be locked. â&#x20AC;˘ Keep pet food inside or inaccessible to bears even during daytime hours. â&#x20AC;˘ Keep barbeque grills and picnic tables clean. ,I D EHDU Ă&#x20AC;QGV IRRG VXFK DV ELUG IHHG or garbage near a home, it will likely return. The visits will eventually stop when food is no longer available. Bears will periodically check sites where food was once available, so it may take several days to weeks before the bear will quit visiting a site once the food source has been removed, Koele said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you encounter a bear while in the woods, stay calm and do not approach it.

Give it space, walk away and watch from a distance. Never approach a sow with

cubs,â&#x20AC;? said Koele.

The department would also like to caution that it is unlawful and unethical to shoot at bears. Each year DNR receives reports about bears that were shot with bird shot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shooting bears with bird shot is illegal, extremely inhumane and could UHVXOW LQ VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;FDQW LQMXULHV RU GHDWK IRU the bear,â&#x20AC;? said Koele. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a variety of nonlethal, humane abatement options DYDLODEOH WR UHVROYH FRQĂ LFWV ZLWK EHDUV Âľ The Department of Natural Resources partners with USDA-Wildlife Services for responding to black bear complaints.

Homeowners who are unable to resolve D FRQĂ LFW ZLWK EHDUV VKRXOG FRQWDFW WKH U.S. Department of Agriculture -Wildlife Services toll-free line at 800-433-0663 for properties in southern Wisconsin and 800-228-1368 for properties northern Wisconsin. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from the DNR

Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program available for agriculture producers MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Agriculture producers are reminded the Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program is available for crop or livestock owners who have or anticipate agricultural damage caused by white-tailed deer, elk, black bear, wild turkeys, cougar or Canada geese.

Producers experiencing problems with one or more of these species should contact the respective wildlife damage technician for their county. A list of county contacts can be found on the DNRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at dnr.wi.gov, search â&#x20AC;&#x153;WDACP county contacts.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Early detection of damage is key,â&#x20AC;? says Brad Koele, the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wildlife damage specialist who oversees the

program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The earlier damage is identiĂ&#x20AC;HG WKH HDUOLHU ZH FDQ ZRUN ZLWK SURducers to implement damage abatement methods and limit the losses.â&#x20AC;?

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In order to be eligible for program asVLVWDQFH SURGXFHUV PXVW â&#x20AC;˘ Own the crop. â&#x20AC;˘ Control hunting access on all contiguous lands of same ownership or control on which the damaged crops are located. â&#x20AC;˘ Allow public hunting access for the species causing damage.

â&#x20AC;˘ Sign an enrollment form detailing all lands suffering damage and where hunting access will be allowed. â&#x20AC;˘ Agree to be cooperative. Abusive language, behavior or threats of violence or otherwise will be considered a failure on the part of the applicant to cooperate.

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Free fun in store for weekend of June 1-2 MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free fun is on tap June 1 and 2 for everyone in Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great outdoors.

On these two days, Wisconsin residents DQG YLVLWRUV FDQ Ă&#x20AC;VK IRU IUHH KLNH RU ELNH state trails for free, and ride public ATV trails for free. On Sunday, June 2, they can enjoy free admission to state parks and forests. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great outdoors is always the ticket to fun and on June 1 and 2 it gets even better,â&#x20AC;? says Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The funâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on us.â&#x20AC;?

More information about free fun in Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outdoors is available on

DNRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. Go to dnr.wi.gov and search â&#x20AC;&#x153;free fun.â&#x20AC;?

Stepp says the free fun weekend is a great chance for people to get together with families and friends and try new outdoors activities or return to an activity they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done for a long time.

The free activities also highlight the work DNR and partners have done to provide clean water, clean air and great outdoor recreation, and how important they are to Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life and state and local economies, Stepp says.

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recreation economy generates $11.9 billion annually in consumer spending, directly supports 142,000 jobs and generates $844 million in annual state tax revenue.

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But Kathy couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sleep. At about 3 a.m. she heard what she thought was sleet bouncing off the windows. She gave Kyle â&#x20AC;&#x153;the elbowâ&#x20AC;? and when he came awake he VDZ Ă DPHV EHKLQG WKH SDQHOLQJ LQ WKH wall between the bedrooms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were alerted to it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; hearing it and seeing it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; before a smoke detector found it,â&#x20AC;? said Kyle.

7KH\ FDOOHG WKH Ă&#x20AC;UH GHSDUWPHQW DJDLQ and grabbed some clothes they had packed earlier. They took Kyleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guitar and the computers, and waited outside.

Flames were coming out of the roof vents.

7KH Ă&#x20AC;UHĂ&#x20AC;JKWHUV WROG WKH /H[HQV WKDW there was time to remove some of their belongings, so they began taking out what WKH\ FRXOG 7KH Ă&#x20AC;UHĂ&#x20AC;JKWHUV DOVR EHJDQ taking pictures off the wall and heirlooms off the shelves. Kathy said that when she tried to thank them for â&#x20AC;&#x153;going above and beyond,â&#x20AC;? they just said they consider it to be part of their job. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ 7KH FRPSDVVLRQ DQG VXSSRUW RI WKH Ă&#x20AC;UHmen, said Kathy and Kyle, was just the beginning of what they were to experiHQFH LQ WKH ZHHNV IROORZLQJ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UH â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say enough about our neighbors,â&#x20AC;? Kathy said. In the middle of the night, holding Stella wrapped in a blanket, she knocked on their door. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get much sleep, but they were just wonderful,â&#x20AC;? she said. Liz Petersen contacted Oak Forest Center, an adult Christian retreat center near Fred-

eric, where a room was made available for them. The group of quilters on retreat were touched by the Lexens story, and spontaneously made a quilt that was given to them the next day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know us,â&#x20AC;? Kathy said.

Another blessing from God, said Kathy, was that two longtime friends were at Oak Forest Center when the Lexens stayed there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen them in ages,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and it was just another sign that God was providing for us.â&#x20AC;?

Petersen also contacted the Crosswalk Community Church, knowing that the parsonage was empty. The Lexens have been staying there ever since their night at Oak Forest Center. With a one-day notice, the parsonage was given a thorough FOHDQLQJ 7KHUH ZHUH HYHQ IUHVK Ă RZHUV in the kitchen when the Lexens arrived.

Many, many people have provided help, said Kyle, and none of them wants FUHGLW IRU LW 7KH\ KDYH UHFHLYHG Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO help, meals, offers of places to stay, and gifts of clothing and household items.

They were given freezer space until they could get power running to their own freezer again. Local thrift shops have provided needed items at reduced or no cost.

The local Red Cross showed up with an emergency basket and a gift card to purchase necessities, and area churches have supported them in numerous ways.

When they saw an opportunity to move their piano from the house to the parsonage, eight men from their church, Trade Lake Baptist, along with a family friend showed up with trucks. They needed to bring it in the back door of the parsonage, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to rip up the soggy ground with trucks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rather than drive on the wet ground and tear it up,â&#x20AC;? said Kathy, â&#x20AC;&#x153;they carried it 30 yards into the house and set it down right in the living room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soothing to have it here. That was a blessing. I get to listen to Ian play. He graduates from high school this year and will be gone this summer, so I am just very happy to get to hear him now.â&#x20AC;?

Even the Frederic School District, where Ian will commence this month, took up the cause. Having been captain of the football team, Ian had helped raise funds for a different family that suffered D Ă&#x20AC;UH HDUOLHU LQ WKH VFKRRO \HDU This time he was the recipient, Ian said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of ironic I ended up getting some, too,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The coach gave it to us, and he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give me a chance to refuse.â&#x20AC;?

Kyle, through his work at Northwest Passage, often goes to the clinic in Frederic. One day, he said, he was handed an envelope containing a cash gift from the staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I asked them, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How do you feel

being the hand of God and an answer to prayer?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Kyle said. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ $V KDUG DV LW LV WR VHH Ă DPHV VKRRWLQJ from the roof of your house, Kyle and Kathy are able to look back and remember some lighter moments. ,Q WKH ZHH KRXUV WKH QLJKW RI WKH Ă&#x20AC;UH while waiting at the Petersenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Kathy FDOOHG WR .\OH WR Ă&#x20AC;QG RXW ZKDW ZDV KDSpening. Kyle and Ian had been told they still had time to grab a few more things, and Ian had made some very careful selections. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kyle told me that Ian was sitting at the picnic table. He had grabbed a two-liter bottle of root beer, some buns and the peanut butter. Here was our teenager, sitting at the picnic table at 4 a.m. making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ian was amazing,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He helped us carry stuff out, and helped us laugh as well.â&#x20AC;? +DYLQJ WZR GLIIHUHQW Ă&#x20AC;UH HSLVRGHV WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW RQH PLOG DQG WKH VHFRQG RQH PRUH serious, wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily a bad thing, said Kyle.

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The fact that all of their children were to be home the following weekend to celebrate their grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday, and having the whole family together was a joy, said Kathy. Kyleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom was turning 87 years old, and there were many times of laughter over the weekend.

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As a long-distance biker, Kyle said he understands that they have to look long term. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done long hauls,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have to play mental tricks on myself. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look at how far Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come, and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look too far ahead. What I have to do is just look at what is right ahead. The steeper the hill, the more I have to just look for the next pedal.â&#x20AC;?

Piece by piece, Advanced Restoration of Rice Lake has been cleaning and re-

storing the items from the Lexen home.

Lists are being made for the insurance documentation, as well as for items that cannot be cleaned or restored. The Lexens book collection of 1,000-plus volumes is most likely lost, they said, along with kitchen equipment, sofas and electronics left in the house.

The top of their home, from the second story to the roof, needs to be replaced.

Fortunately, the home was built so sturdily that, although charred, the 100-year oak and tamarack in the framing was still hard and strong enough to hold the structure up. ´7KH Ă&#x20AC;UH GHSDUWPHQW WKRXJKW LW ZDV D total loss, with water damage and all,â&#x20AC;? said Kyle, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but the structure of the two levels is solid.â&#x20AC;?

7KH ERWWRP Ă RRU LV EHLQJ JXWWHG DQG rebuilt because of the water damage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of work ahead of us,â&#x20AC;? said Kyle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will get through it. We will get done. God has a plan. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to look back in a year, and know some of that plan.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to mean trusting God for a long time,â&#x20AC;? added Kathy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our initial needs are being met, but long term, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how long this will take and how much work it will take.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just so thankful,â&#x20AC;? Kyle said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose anybody. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all OK, we were up and out before the smoke detector found it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope in all of this. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to talk to other people who are also going through tough times.â&#x20AC;?

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s humbling.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Northwest Passage has set up The Kyle Lexen Donation Fund at U.S. Bank in Frederic for anyone wanting to help the family.

Festival Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer company arriving soon ST. CROIX FALLS - One can feel the energy build in the historic Auditorium ZKHQ WKH DFWRUV DUULYH DQG EHJLQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO preparations for a new season of professional theater. Such is about to happen.

Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s associate artistic director, Jaclyn Johnson, has done her homework in securing outstanding talent for this summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rotating repertory season, opening with the Gershwin musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crazy for Youâ&#x20AC;? on June 20. Johnson traveled to auditions in Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa, and is very excited about the 21 actors who made it through the rigorous callback process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With all the talent that will grace our stage this year, it feels like there is truly cause to celebrate,â&#x20AC;? said Johnson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Between our amazing group of interns and apprentices, our guest artists and our community actors, this team is truly going to help make Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 24th season one to remember!â&#x20AC;?

With her powerful voice, Festival Theatre is happy to welcome Kim Braun back to the stage, and to offer her the lead role of Polly Baker in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crazy for You.â&#x20AC;? Braun played Lady Larkin in 2011â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once Upon a Mattress,â&#x20AC;? was a supporting role in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seussicalâ&#x20AC;? and also participated in Sew Good Improv that summer. She will be playing opposite another returning Festival actor, Neil Powell, in the role of Bobby Child. Powell played opposite Braun in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once Upon a Mattress,â&#x20AC;? as Sir Harry.

The two shared a dynamic chemistry on

Got Rhythm,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;They Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Take That Away From Me,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Embraceable You,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Someone to Watch Over Me.â&#x20AC;?

Opening July 6 is â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Foreignerâ&#x20AC;? by Larry Shue. In this story, pathologically shy Charlie is so desperate to evade conversation with strangers, he assumes the identity of a foreigner who speaks no English. This American classic is fueled by nonstop hilarity, lovable characters and a whole lot of language barriers, sure to stretch the artistic company in their use of dialects and comic timing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Foreignerâ&#x20AC;? also happens to be one of Fes.LP %UDXQ DQG 1HLO 3RZHOO VKRZQ KHUH LQ tivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most requested productions from |2QFH 8SRQ D 0DWWUHVV } UHWXUQ WR )HVWLYDO 7KH patrons. First produced at Festival over a decade ago, audiences will delight to see DWUH IRU WKH VHDVRQ 6SHFLDO SKRWR it remounted starring Festival staff memstage, which Festival audiences will enjoy ber Seth Kaltwasser as Charlie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seth is one of the funniest actors that I have ever seeing rekindled this summer.

The choreography for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crazy for Youâ&#x20AC;? worked with on stage,â&#x20AC;? said Jaclyn Johnis being designed by Andrew Bradford son. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He completely owns comic timing, Benson, a member of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acting but it is his incredibly earnest presence company, and the director of this springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on stage that just delights audiences and Youth and Family Theatre production of makes him a joy to work with.â&#x20AC;?

Audiences seeing â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Foreignerâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;James and the Giant Peach.â&#x20AC;? Benson has vast training in ballet and tap dance, will recognize more familiar faces in the and loves the opportunity to blend styles cast and notice some new ones. Johnson and lean into his passion for tap which will play the role of Catherine, Benson he does not often get to utilize. In addi- will play the up-to-no-good David, and tion to his work as choreographer, Ben- local Ed Moersfelder joins the evil plot son will be performing in both â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crazy for as Owen. New to Festival Theatre this Youâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Foreigner.â&#x20AC;? In â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crazy for season are Ethan Bjellend, Riley Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole You,â&#x20AC;? the cast will be singing and danc- DQG WKH G\QDPLF /\QQH 5RWKURFN Ă&#x20AC;OOLQJ ing to such classic Gershwin tunes as â&#x20AC;&#x153;I out this cast of incredibly talented comic

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Kaltwasser, actor, arts education coordinator, and eevelopment associate, has stepped into a new role by authoring the script for â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Untoward Generation!â&#x20AC;? which opens August 10. In its premiere production, this piece centers on the daily triumphs and tragedies of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20-somethings, examining the current status quo for the millennial generation through the eyes of its still coming-ofage heroes. Never lacking for grace and humor, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Untoward Generation!â&#x20AC;? offers a fresh perspective on the current labors of tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders, and provides a perfect story for Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company members to sink their teeth into as summer winds down.

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by Shawn Johnson Wisconsin Public Radio

STATEWIDE - Local government employees would not have to live in the cities they serve, under a measure passed by the Legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget committee Thursday night, May 9.

Gov. Scott Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget called for an outright end to residency requirements for local government employees, but some members of his own party pushed back. The most outspoken critic was West Bend Republican senator Glenn Grothman, who Thursday night told colleagues he was voting for the city of Milwaukee, where Grothman feared ending the residency requirement for city workers would ruin some of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nicest neighborhoods. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Milwaukee is the biggest city of the state. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most important city of the state. And some people feel we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care about it as much because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vote for people we like. Someday Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like them to vote for people we like, but to me itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still the most important city of this state.

And maybe Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m wrong today, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell you, if this doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work outright, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to be able to take it back.â&#x20AC;?

Three other Republicans joined all four Democrats on the Legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget committee in voting to take the residency provision out of the budget. But that unlikely coalition fell one vote short.

In the end, voices like Sen. Mary Lazich, R-New Berlin, won the day. Lazich said the issue was about local control. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most local control is your home and what you do within your home and where you live. And I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s any of the employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business where you live.â&#x20AC;?

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LUCK WATERWORKS

Water System Information

RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANTS

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pleased to provide you with this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our goal is, and always has been, to provide you a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.

Luck Water Utility routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State Laws. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets Federal and State requirements.

The Luck Village Board meets publicly the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Luck Vil lage Hall, 401 Main St., Luck, WI. If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact Seth Petersen at 715-472-2038.

Contaminant (units) RADIUM, (226 + 228) (pCi/I)

MCL

Contaminant (units)

MCL

MCLG Level Found

5

0

Health Information Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791) .

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their healthcare providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Envrionmental Protection Agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe drinking hotline (800-426-4791).

Educational Information The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, i n some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: â&#x20AC;˘ Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. â&#x20AC;˘ Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occuring or result from urban storm-water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. â&#x20AC;˘ Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm -water runoff and residential uses. â&#x20AC;˘ Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm-water runoff and septic systems. â&#x20AC;˘ Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas productio n and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shal l provide the same protection for public health.

CHLOROMETHANE (METHYLCHLORIDE) (ppb)

Contaminant Group Inorganic Contaminants Microbiological Contaminants Radioactive Contaminants Synthetic Organic Contaminants including Pesticides and Herbicides Volatile Organic Contaminants

# Of Contaminants 16 3 3 25 20

MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS Contaminat Coliform (TCR)

MCL

MCLG

presence of coliform bacteria in >=5% of monthly samples

0

Count of Positives 2

Sample Date Violation Typical Source of Contaminant (if prior to 2012) Yes, Naturally present in the environment Ended 9/19/2012

n/a

MCL

MCLG Level Range Found

ARSENIC (ppb)

10

n/a

2

1-2

BARIUM (ppm)

2

2

.047

.027-.047

CHROMIUM (ppb)

100

100

2

2-2

COPPER (ppm)

AL = 1.3

1.3

1.3

2 of 15 results were above the action level

FLUORIDE (ppm)

4

4

.2

nd-.2

LEAD (ppb)

AL = 15

0

5.80

0 of 15 results were above the action level

NICKEL (ppb)

100

NITRATE (NO3-N) (ppm)

10

2.4000 2.30002.4000 10

.74

.70-.74

Sample Date Violation Typical Source of Contaminant (if prior to 2012) Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics NO 6/20/2011 production wastes.

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from NO 6/20/2011 metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of 6/20/2011 NO natural deposits.

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; 8/17/2011 Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood * preservatives.

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer 6/20/2011 NO and aluminum factories.

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

NO 9/12/2011

6/20/2011

NO

Nickel occurs naturally in soils, groundwater and surface waters and is often used in electroplating, stainless steel and alloy products.

NO

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.

23.00 12.00-23.00 6/20/2011 SODIUM (ppm) n/a n/a NO n/a *Systems exceeding a lead and/or copper action level must take actions to reduce lead and/or copper in the drinking water. The lead and copper values represent the 90th percentile of all compliance samples collected. If you want information on the NUMBER of sites or the actions taken to reduce these levels, please contact your water supply operator.

MCL

n/a

.19

MCLG Level Found

n/a

3/23/2009

NO

Erosion of natural deposits.

Range

.19

Sample Date Violation Typical Source of Contaminant (if prior to 2012) 9/25/2009

NO

n/a

n/a

1.20

Range

Sample Date Violation Typical Source of Contaminant (if prior to 2012)

1.20

NO

n/a

VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Contaminant MCL (units) 1,1,1TRICHLOROETHANE (ppb) 200 1,2-DICHLOROETHANE (ppb) 5

Range

Sample Date (if prior to 2012)

Violation Typical Source of Contaminant

MCLG

Level Found

200

.1

nd- .1

NO

0

.2

nd- .2

NO

Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories.

Discharge from industrial chemical factories.

HEALTH EFFECTS FOR ANY CONTAMINANTS WITH MCL VIOLATIONS Contaminant COLIFORM (TCR)

Health Effects Coliforms are bacteria which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN The Luck Water Utility chlorinated to disinfect and resampled.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Utility will be upgrading a undersized water main and looping 4 dead-end mains this summer.

DEFINITION OF TERMS Term AL MCL MCLG MFL MRDL

INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Contaminant (units)

.9 - 1.4

UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS Contaminant (units) METHYLTERTBTYLETHER (ppb)

Number of Contaminants Required to be Tested

This table displays the number of contaminants that were required to be tested in the last five years. The CCR may contain up to five yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of water quality results. If a water system tests annually, or more frequently, the results from the most recent year are shown on the CCR. If testing is done less frequently, the results shown on the CCR are from the past five years.

Sample Date Violation Typical Source of Contaminant (if prior to 2012)

UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS MCLG Level Found

Source(s) of Water Source ID Source Depth (ft.)

Status 2 Groundwater 118 Active 3 Groundwater 115 Active To obtain a summary of the source water assessment, please contact Seth Petersen at 715-472-2038.

1.4

Range

MRDLG

mrem/year NTU pCi/1 ppm ppb ppt ppq TCR TT

Definition Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Million fibers per liter.

Maximum residual disinfectant level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which the re is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

Millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body).

Nephelometric Turbidity Units.

Picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity).

Parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l).

Parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l).

Parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter.

Parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter.

Total Coliform Rule.

Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

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Notices/Employment opportunities/Garage Sales Burnett County circuit court

HELP WANTED

Part-Time & On-Call Maintenance At Both Frederic & St. Croix Falls Locations

Please apply within No phone calls

105 E. Oak St., Frederic 343 McKinny St. St. Croix Falls (May 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY PennyMac Loan Services LLC as servicer for PennyMac Corp.

Plaintiff vs.

EDWARD E. HOPP, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 517 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 19, 2012, in the amount of $83,393.59, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 11, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2.) Sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The South 85 Feet of the West 140 Feet of Lot 7, Block 3, Park Addition to the Village of Frederic.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 500 Polk Avenue N., Frederic, WI 54837.

TAX KEY NO.: 126-00298-0000.

Dated this 29th day of April, 2013.

Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2689125 583255 WNAXLP

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(May 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Plaintiff vs.

JEFFREY S. NAIMON, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 491 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 21, 2013, in the amount of $182,557.68, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 11, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2.) Sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2093 recorded in Volume 10 of Certified Survey Maps, page 16 as Document No. 547057, being located in part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 25, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1866 80th Ave., Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO.: 024-00876-0100.

Dated this 19th day of April, 2013. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Alyssa A. Johnson Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086085 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2692187 583906 WNAXLP

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NOTICE

The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the Frederic Rural Fire Association will be Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall 583352 39-40L

(May 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ROYAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs.

JOSEPH W. TELSCHOW, Defendant.

Case No. 13CV169 Money Judgment: 30301 AMENDED SUMMONS To: Joseph W. Telschow 678 115th Street Amery, WI 54001 You are hereby notified that Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within forty (40) days after May 1, 2013, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Polk County Judicial Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, and to Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C., and to Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C., Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, whose address is 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway, P.O. Box 1030, Eau Claire, Wis. 54702-1030. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated this 24th day of April, 2013.

Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C. By: Christine A. Gimber State Bar ID #: 01020223 Attorneys for Plaintiff P.O. Address: P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Patsy Gustafson Town Clerk

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2. The decedent, with date of birth November 6, 1918, and date of death March 11, 2013, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 431 South Jefferson Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate is August 19, 2013.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar May 7, 2013 Adam C. Benson, Attorney at Law Benson Law Office, LTD. P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 583451 Bar No.: 1032855 WNAXLP (May 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL DIVISION POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2004-4 Plaintiff vs.

RONALD J. DOEDEN A/K/A RON DOEDEN; TAMI K. DOEDEN; Defendants NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE Case No. 12 CV 000434 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 2, 2012, in the amount of $148,041.23, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 4, 2013, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale upon confirmation of the court.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 12 of the P lat of Indianhead Subdivision to the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO.: 201-1170-0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 304 Griffin St. E., Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St., Suite 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, is the creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE OF MEETING

TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN Notice Is Hereby Given That The Town Board Meeting Is Scheduled To Be Held On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, At 7:00pm At The Town Hall.

Agenda: 1. Call meeting to order 2. Corrections on the printed agenda 3. Clerk Report 4. Treasurer Report 5. Public input â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6. Old business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A. North Land Ambulance Inter-Community Agreement 7. Employee/Hwy. report 8. Correspondence 9. New business A. Road Inspection Report B. 305th/Benson Grinding Prices C. Quotes for brush clearing services 10. Review bills/vouchers 11. Set next meeting date 12. Move to adjourn Respectfully Submitted, 583638 39L Andrea Lundquist, Clerk

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Union Cemetery Wed., May 22 6 p.m. at Sunrise Apts.

100 Lake Ave. S., Frederic 583668 39L 29a

NOW HIRING

Early A.M. and Afternoon Waitstaff Must be mature and reliable. Apply in person.

CHISAGO HOUSE RESTAURANT Taylors Falls, MN

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GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

7650 Johnson St., Siren Newborn - 4T clothing (boys & girls); toys; crib mattress; high chair; baby jumper & other household items.

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PERENNIAL PLANT AND GARAGE SALE Sat., May 18, 8 a.m.

Siren Covenant Church

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(May 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing P.O. Box 85400 Austin, TX 78758 Plaintiff vs.

Estate of Delores E. Dodge 205 2nd Street Clear Lake, WI 54005 Unknown Tenants 205 2nd Street Clear Lake, WI 54005 Greg E. Dodge 368 40th Street Clear Lake, WI 54005 Melanie E. Dodge W4590 Swamp Road La Crosse, WI 54601 Brian E. Dodge Sr. 2200 S. 28th Street #325 Grand Forks, ND 58201 Brenda E. Mercer a/k/a Brenda Ringstad 243 East Oak Street Glenwood City, WI 54013 United States of America Internal Revenue Service 10th And Constitution Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20530 Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No: 13 CV 132 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Brenda E. Mercer a/k/a Brenda E. Ringstad.

You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after May 8, 2013, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statues, to the complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statues. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court, Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main St., Suite 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9071 and to Dustin McMahon/Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff`s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated this 23rd day of April, 2013.

Dustin McMahon/Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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HELP WANTED

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE

Universal Caregivers For 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts At Both Frederic & St. Croix Falls Locations

Please apply within No phone calls

105 E. Oak St., Frederic 343 McKinny St. St. Croix Falls (May 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHOR BANK, FSB, successor to S&C Bank; Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN H. AMOS and JOAN M. AMOS, husband and wife; Defendants.

Case No. 12-CV-643 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 7, 2012, in the amount of $210,348.79, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 11, 2013, at 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 2215, recorded in Volume 10 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 139, Document No. 555320, located in the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Section 14-34-18, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1937 Lees Avenue, Town of St. Croix Falls.

TAX KEY NO.: 044-00340-0100.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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Application for Retail Class â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages. To the Town of Daniels, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The undersigned: Backwoods Beer & Bait Roger Wood, Agent 10561 State Rd. 70 Siren, WI 54872 NW 1/4, Sec. 19, T38N, R17W Hereby applies for a Retail Class â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? License to sell Intoxicating Liquors and Fermented Malt Beverages from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014.

Dated May 13, 2013 Elizabeth Simonsen, Clerk Town of Daniels WNAXLP

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(May 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street P.O. Box 188 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Plaintiff, vs.

Peter M. Geis P.O. Box 196 513 Minnesota Avenue Centuria, Wisconsin 54824, Beth McAbee P.O. Box 196 513 Minnesota Avenue Centuria, Wisconsin 54824, Robert A. Tonnar P.O. Box 404 511 5th Street Centuria, Wisconsin 54824, Virginia C. Tonnar P.O. Box 404 511 5th Street Centuria, Wisconsin 54824, United States of America, Department of Treasury â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Internal Revenue Service, a federal government agency, 660 West Washington Avenue, Suite 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53703, Discover Bank Issuer of the Discover Card a/k/a Discover Bank, a Delaware banking corporation, 502 East Market Street Greenwood, Delaware 19950, Midland Funding LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, 8040 Excelsior Drive, Suite 400 Madison, Wisconsin 53717, Country Comfort, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company, 106 West Prospect Avenue Almena, Wisconsin 54805, Unifund CCR, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company, d/b/a Unifund CCR Partners 10625 Techwood Circle Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No.: 12CV358 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Amended Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action effective nunc pro tunc to August 24, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: May 30, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the balance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 4, BLOCK 12, VILLAGE OF CENTURIA, AND LOT 5, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 10 FEET THEREOF, BLOCK 12, VILLAGE OF CENTURIA, ALL AS ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 513 Minnesota Avenue, Centuria, Wisconsin.)

Dated: April 25, 2013.

Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI JELLUM, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2951 Garth G. Gavenda/#16138 582911 WNAXLP

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(Apr. 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Community Bank of Cameron Grantsburg - Siren 114 E. Madison Avenue Box 718 Grantsburg, WI 54840, Plaintiff, vs.

Dwight A. Anderson 2940 140th St. Frederic, WI 54837 Paula J. Anderson 2961 140th St. Frederic, WI 54837 Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Case # 12-CV-103 Case Class Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above action on the 15th day of May, 2012, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, Balsam Lake, Wis. 54810, on the 11th day of June, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. of that day, the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by said judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: The SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 3, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, Polk County, Wis., excepting therefrom a parcel of land described as follows: commencing at the Southeast corner of said forty acres, thence North 22.5 rods, thence West 35.5 rods, thence South 22.5 rods, thence East 35.5 rods to the point of beginning.

Property Address: 2961 140th St., Frederic, WI 54837 Ten percent (10%) of the successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval.

Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees.

Dated this 15th day of April, 2013.

Terms of Sale: Cash.

Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff 1005 W. Main St. Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Todd H. Anderson, #1012132 Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5365.

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

582028 WNAXLP

NOTICE

TOWN OF EUREKA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Special Town Board Meeting will start at the Eureka Town Hall on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 9 a.m., for the Annual Road Inspection for discussing and prioritizing 2013 contracted road maintenance repairs.

AGENDA POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS Town Hall; Town Garage - Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office; Wolf Creek Bar; Edgetown Tavern www.townofeureka.org 583864 39L Melody Jacobs, Clerk

(May 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MAURICE D. DUXBURY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 13 PR 33 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth July 30, 1957, and date of death April 18, 2013, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2077A 250th Ave., Luck, WI 54853.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate is August 19, 2013.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar May 10, 2013 Bo Duxbury, Personal Representative 201 2nd Ave. Milltown, WI 54858 715-501-4473 583834 WNAXLP

(May 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs.

JANET M. DONNELLY, et al.

Defendants Case No. 12 CV 404 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 15, 2012, in the amount of $119,865.87, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: June 4, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and subject to all legal liens, encumbrances, and payment of applicable transfer taxes.

PLACE: In the Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis., 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 36, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point 50 feet due West of the Northeast corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South at right angles 13.65 chains; thence West at right angles 6.15 chains; thence North at right angles 3.65 chains; thence West at right angles 1.85 chains; thence North at right angles 10 chains; thence East 8 chains to the point of beginning. Said land being in the Town of Georgetown, County of Polk and State of Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 624 190th Avenue, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

TAX KEY NO: 026-01396-0000.

Dated this 4th day of April, 2013.

Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th St., Suite #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700 Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC, is the creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on hits behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

582892 WNAXLP

TOWN OF STERLING MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING The Monthly Town Board Meeting Will Be Held May 20, 2013, At The Cushing Community Center At 7:00 p.m.

Agenda: Clerk minutes, Treasurer report, Update on town leases, Decisions on delinquent pp taxes, Citizen concerns, Approve operator licenses, Road maint. report; Set June agenda; Pay bills and Adjournment.

Julie Peterson, Clerk 583473 39L 29a

(May 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, FSB Plaintiff vs.

BRIAN L. WOLTZ, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 11 CV 215 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 11, 2012, in the amount of $45,604.79, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 11, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2.) Sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1803, recorded in Volume 8 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 151, as Document No. 526972, being part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 and part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Township 35 North, Range 18 West; TOGETHER with the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 and the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Township 35 North, Range 18 West, lying East of Certified Survey Map No. 1803, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wis. EXCEPTING therefrom that part conveyed in Warranty Deed recorded on March 2, 2010, as Document No. 768790.

Parcel 2: Easement for ingress and egress over the East 66 feet of the parcel described in Warranty Deed recorded on March 2, 2010, as Document No. 768790.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: Vacant land at 2198 220th Street, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 020-00212-0100.

Dated this 19th day of April, 2013. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2692594 583254 WNAXLP

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NOTICE

PLEASANT PRAIRIE ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, May 26, 2013

Church, Speaker Rev. Donald Ahlquist 11 a.m.

Potluck Picnic Noon Cemetery Assoc.

Meeting 1:30 p.m.

16581 County Road O Grantsburg, Wis.

583250 39Lp

HELP WANTED Paid Position As Organist And/Or Pianist At Peace Lutheran Church In Dresser, WI

This person would accompany our Sunday Worship Services every other week as scheduled. Two services (8:30 & 10:45 a.m.) September - May and one service (9:00 a.m.) in the summer months. Please send a letter of interest to Peace Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 655, Dresser, WI 54009.

582717 27-28d 38-39L Attention: Worship Ministry.

Lewis Cemetery Association dinner/meeting

Thursday, May 16, 2013 Pour House, Siren 6 p.m.

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TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS -Polk County, Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN COMMISSION - NOTICE OF HEARING May 16, 2013 The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the town hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the town hall.

RM Golf Carts Inc. requests a special exception to allow a store selling and servicing golf carts and golf cart parts in the Commercial District. The property address is 2205 U.S. Highway 8, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. The property is located in the SE1/4 of section 29, parcel number 044-00814-0000.

Jim Alt, Zoning Administrator 583133 38-39L WNAXLP

TOWN OF CLAM FALLS

TOWN OF CLAM FALLS

The Town of Clam Falls is seeking bids for pulverizing in place 5,280â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on 340th Avenue west of 115th Street.

Questions on the project can be directed to Lee at 715653-2297.

Bids are due by 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2013, and are to be addressed to: Betty Knutson, Clerk, Town of Clam Falls, 3335-90th St., Frederic, WI 54837. The outside of the envelope is to be clearly marked 115TH AVENUE PULVERIZNG BID. Bids will be opened at the regular town board meeting on June 12, 2013, 7 p.m., at the town hall. All bids are to include flagging and signage.

The Town of Clam Falls reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The Town of Clam Falls is seeking bids for double chip seal of 5,280â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on 340th Avenue west of 115th Street; 2-1/2 inches compacted. Road to be shaped and compacted prior to sealing.

Questions on the project can be directed to Lee at 715-6532297.

Bids are due by 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2013, and are to be addressed to Betty Knutson, Clerk, Town of Clam Falls, 333590th St., Frederic, WI 54837. The outside of the envelope is to be clearly marked 340TH AVENUE CHIP SEAL BID. Bids will be opened at the regular town board meeting on June 12, 2013, 7 p.m., at the town hall. All bids are to include flagging and signage.

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The Town of Clam Falls reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

TOWN OF CLAM FALLS

TOWN OF CLAM FALLS

The Town of Clam Falls is seeking bids for a 2â&#x20AC;? overlay on 65th Street north of County Road I (1,736 ft. x 22 ft.). Overlay to be milled to match existing road.

Questions on the project can be directed to Lee at 715653-2297.

Bids are due by 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2013, and are to be addressed to: Betty Knutson, Clerk, Town of Clam Falls, 3335-90th St., Frederic, WI 54837. The outside of the envelope is to be clearly marked 65TH STREET OVERLAY BID. Bids will be opened at the regular town board meeting on June 12, 2013, 7 p.m., at the town hall. All bids are to include flagging and signage.

The Town of Clam Falls is seeking bids for a 2â&#x20AC;? overlay on 115th Street south of County Road E (5,300 ft. x 22 ft.). Overlay to be milled to match existing road.

Questions on the project can be directed to Lee at 715-6532297.

Bids are due by 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2013, and are to be addressed to: Betty Knutson, Clerk, Town of Clam Falls, 3335-90th St., Frederic, WI 54837. The outside of the envelope is to be clearly marked 115TH STREET OVERLAY BID. Bids will be opened at the regular town board meeting on June 12, 2013, 7 p.m., at the town hall. All bids are to include flagging and signage.

SEEKING BIDS

SEEKING BIDS

The Town of Clam Falls reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - VILLAGE OF SIREN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Village of Siren, Wisconsin, that a public hearing will be held by the Plan Commission on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Village Hall, 24049 First Avenue, Village of Siren, Wisconsin, at the request of the Village Board on an application for a Conditional Use Permit: 7611 County Road B (PID 07-181-2-38-16-17-5 15-691011000 and 07-181-2-38-16-17-5 15-691-044000) to use a single-family dwelling as a duplex or two-family housing unit.

All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing and be heard. Information on the proposal is available at the Village Office at 24049 First Avenue.

Ann L. Peterson Village Clerk/Treasurer Week of May 15, 2013 583449 39-40L WNAXLP

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Jail/Corrections Officer $20.44/Hr. Full Time - Averages 39.73 Hrs./Week 1 Vacancy And Create Eligibility List Deadline To Apply: May 20, 2013 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete position requirements and details, please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities.

AA/EEOC Housekeeper - Part time $11.19/hr.-$13.16 after 6 mos. .6 - 45 hr./pay period + shift differential of .40 with Housekeeper/Laundry - Part time every other weekend .3 - 22.5 hr./pay period Deadline to apply: May 17, 2013 C.N.A. - Golden Age Manor $13.12/hr. + shift differential Part-time position available for .40 for pms & .50 for nocs every other weekend Night shift (10:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)

Deadline To Apply: Open until filled YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete position requirements and details, please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Golden Age Manor ONLY Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, or Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, or by calling 715-485-9176. Please, no faxed applications.

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SEEKING BIDS

SEEKING BIDS

The Town of Clam Falls reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INSURANCE Property & Casualty Insurance Agent

Trade Lake Mutual Insurance Company is seeking agents to represent our company in the areas of Grantsburg and St. Croix Falls and surrounding areas.

Qualified candidate must have a WI Property & Casualty insurance license and be located in the area served. Contract is available to a single agent or Independent Agency. Experience preferred but 583482 39-40L we will consider all responses.

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Ginger Baker, Mgr. Trade Lake Mutual Insurance Company 11733 Hwy. 48, , Frederic, WI 54837

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Applicants must be flexible and have excellent customer service skills. Positions are available at the following locations:

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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On-call position available with Burnett County in NW Wisconsin. www.burnettcounty.com for further details or 715-349-2181. Application deadline: May 24, 2013. EOE 583652 39-40L 29a,b,c

TOWN OF CLAM FALLS

SEEKING BIDS

The Town of Clam Falls is seeking bids for paving 6,940â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on 65th Street south of County Road E. Questions on the project can be directed to Lee at 715653-2297.

Bids are due by 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2013, and are to be addressed to Betty Knutson, Clerk, Town of Clam Falls, 3335-90th St., Frederic, WI 54837. The outside of the envelope is to be clearly marked 65TH STREET PAVING BID. Bids will be opened at the regular town board meeting on June 12, 2013, 7 p.m., at the town hall. All bids are to include flagging and signage.

The Town of Clam Falls reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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TOWN OF CLAM FALLS

SEEKING BIDS

The Town of Clam Falls is seeking bids for pulverizing in place 6,940â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on 65th Street south of County Road E. Questions on the project can be directed to Lee at 715653-2297.

Bids are due by 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2013, and are to be addressed to Betty Knutson, Clerk, Town of Clam Falls, 3335-90th St., Frederic, WI 54837. The outside of the envelope is to be clearly marked 65TH STREET PULVERIZNG BID. Bids will be opened at the regular town board meeting on June 12, 2013, 7 p.m., at the town hall. All bids are to include flagging and signage.

The Town of Clam Falls reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR QUOTES VILLAGE OF LUCK

Notice is hereby given that sealed quotes for the following projects will be received by the Director of Public Works until 2:00PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the Luck Municipal Building, PO Box 315, 401 Main St, Luck, WI 54853. Project includes: Mill and HMA Overlay- Approx. 9,925 sq. yds. -Various Areas in the Village of Luck Copies of the Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, Forms of Proposals and other contract documents are on file at the Municipal Building and may be obtained without charge.

Contractors should contact the Director of Public Works regarding any questions about the specifications or location of work.

Projects may not start before July 22, 2013.

The Village of Luck reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in the bids received, and to accept any bid which it deems most favorable.

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NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK FOR THE TOWN OF JACKSON

STATE OF WISCONSIN TOWN OF JACKSON BURNETT COUNTY Pursuant to Sec. 70.45, WI. Statutes, the Town of Jackson assessment roll for the year 2013 assessment will be open for examination on the 31st day of May, 2013, at the town hall, 4599 Cty. Road A, Webster, Wis., from 3 to 5 p.m.

Instructional material about the assessment, on how to file an objection and about board of review procedures under Wis. Law will be available at that time.

Notice is hereby given this 15th day of May, 2013.

For The Town Of Jackson Lorraine Radke, Clerk Board of Review will be held at the Town Hall on Friday, May 31, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SIREN VACANCY NOTICE Position: Qualifications: Duties:

Requirements: Application:

Posting Date: Desired Start Date

Educational Interpreter - K-12 - Pupil Services Wisconsin DPI Certification The School District of Siren has opened a search for an Educational Interpreter for the 2013-2014 school year. This position will require after-school and weekend interpreting for DHH student(s) in extracurricular activities.

This position will remain open until filled.

Candidates are asked to apply immediately by sending a letter and a resume stating qualifications, experience and references to: Sara Towne, Special Education Director, School District of Siren, 24022 4th Avenue, Siren, WI 54872.

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BOARD OF REVIEW State of Wisconsin Polk County Town of Georgetown

Board of Review will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Georgetown Town Hall.

In order to appear before the Board of Review you must file a written objection with the town clerk at least 48 hours before appearing before the board. The Town of Georgetown Board of Review does reserve the right to waive this option.

The board has waived the 48-hour notice for appearing before the Board of Review.

Open Book and the assessment roll will be open to public inspection with the assessor present to answer questions on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is the first stop in the process of Board of Review. If you cannot make it to this meeting you need to call the assessor and speak with him/her regarding your assessment.

Kristine Lindgren, Clerk 583285 WNAXLP 28a,d 39L Town of Georgetown

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Grantsburg School District

Job Title: H.R. Contact: Contact Phone: Job Description: Qualifications:

Requirements:

How to Apply:

Employer:

Job Address: Website: Description:

Elementary Teacher Kathleen Coppenbarger 715-463-2320 60% Elementary (K-3) Physical Education at Grantsburg Elementary School.

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction certification 530 required. Certification in Adaptive Physical Education preferred.

Must be able to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment for students. Candidate must also have knowledge of implementing Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for Physical Education.

Send letter of application, resume with email address, credentials including three letters of recommendation, transcripts and a copy of license by May 29, 2013.

Grantsburg School District Attn: Katie Coppenbarger, Principal 480 E. James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Same as the employer address. http://www.gk12.net Grantsburg School District is a PK-12 School System of 1,000 students that is located in NW Wisconsin. It is located just over an hour from the Twin Cities Metro area. Grantsburg is located on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and is the home of Crex Meadows Wildlife Center.

The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, 583455 39-40L sex, religion or handicap.

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SECRETARY Position: Unity School District is looking for an outgoing, organized individual with a love for kids to fill the position of Elementary Secretary. This is a 40 hours per week, 11month position. The secretary is responsible for, but not limited to entering data and preparing reports, filing, student registration, greeting visitors, scheduling summer school, handling correspondence for various activities and many other office tasks. The secretary works collaboratively with other district staff to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.

Requirements: Applicants with a two-year office/secretarial degree or a four-year degree are preferred. A strong working knowledge of computers and general office procedures is required. Candidates must be able to carry out instructions, demonstrate the ability to multitask in an environment with frequent interruptions and maintain confidentiality.

Candidates must exhibit excellent organization skills and strong verbal and written communication skills including proofreading and composing correspondence. It is critical that candidates have outstanding customer service skills and a strong desire to work with children and be a positive influence in their lives.

How to apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of interest, District application (available at www.unity.k12.wi.us), and 2 letters of recommendation to: Brandon W. Robinson, Superintendent Unity School District 1908 150th Street/Hwy. 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Deadline: May 17, 2013 E.O.E. - Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. 582786

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The following coaching positions are open and available for qualified individuals for the 2013-2014 school year: Varsity Cross Country Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Varsity Volleyball Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Middle School Football Middle School Boys Basketball Middle School Girls Basketball Please Send By July 1, 2013: Letter of Interest Coaching/Teaching Resume 2+ Letters of Recommendation To: Mike Amundson Athletic Director Grantsburg School District 500 East James Ave. Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840 583457 39-40L

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING Thursday, May 23, 2013 6 p.m.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN Town of Laketown Polk County The Board of Review of the Town of Laketown, Polk County, Wisconsin, will meet on May 28, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at Cushing Community Center for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the 30-day period beginning on the 2nd Monday of May, pursuant to s.70.47 (1), Wis. stats.

Due to the fact that the assessment roll is not completed at this time, it is anticipated that the Board of Review will be adjourned until a later date that will be decided at that time.

Notice is hereby given this 7th day of May, 2013.

Patsy Gustafson Town Clerk 583106 38-39L WNAXLP

INVITATION TO BID ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT TOWN OF JACKSON The Town of Jackson is seeking sealed bids for asphalt surfacing (cold mix) over existing asphalt on Whispering Pines Road from Loon Lake Dam Lane to Termination (.99 mi). Paved width shall be 18 feet and compacted blacktop surface is to be 2 inches thick. Length and width to be verified by contractor.

Surfacing work is to be coordinated with town representatives and must be completed by September 15, 2013. Bids are due on June 10, 2013, and will be opened at the monthly Town Board meeting beginning at 7 p.m. that evening. Valid certificate of insurance must be presented with bids. The Town of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids or portion thereof, to waive irregularities or informalities in any bid, and to accept any bid which will best serve its inter ests. For more information, contact Roger Larson at 715583258 39-40L 29a WNAXLP 866-7529.

Sealed bids should be sent to: Town of Jackson, 4599 County Road A, Webster WI 54893. Attn: Asphalt bid.

AGENDA 1. Call to order and seek approval of the agenda, Daryl Bazey 2. Consideration of previous minutes, LeRoy Buck 3. Presentation of vouchers, Amy Dueholm 4. Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report, Amy Dueholm 5. Recognition of Guests or Delegates A. Student Representative B. Guest Performance 6. Administrative Reports A. Mr. Palmer B. Mrs. Goldbach C. Mr. Gobler 7. Old Business A. Second reading of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grade Weighting Policy.â&#x20AC;?

8. New Business A. Recommendation for Jr. High baseball coach.

B. Retirement and resignation requests.

C. CESA 10 Environmental Health and Safety Agreement.

D. Early Childhood 66:30 agreement with Unity & Frederic.

E. Student Assurance insurance renewal.

F. Discussion of principal interview process.

G. Any other business that may properly come before the board.

9. Motion to convene into executive session per WI Stat 19.85(1) for discussion of employee issues.

10. Reconvene to open session.

11. Motion to adjourn.

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The School District of Webster is accepting bids for parking lot maintenance to include: - Crack Sealing - Seal Coating - Line Painting Work to be done summer of 2013.

All bids are to be sealed and submitted no later than 4 p.m. on May 17, 2013, to the School District of Webster, P.O. Box 9, Webster, WI 54893.

Please direct all questions, clarifications or bid specifications to Brian Sears at 715-866-4281 or bsears@webster.k12.wi.us.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any part of a bid or all bids.

The School District of Webster does not discriminate in education or employment based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sex582997 38-39L 28a WNAXLP ual orientation or disability.

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Grantsburg School District

Job Title: H.R. Contact: Contact Phone: Job Description: Qualifications:

Requirements:

How to Apply:

Employer:

Job Address: Website: Description:

Kindergarten Teacher Kathleen Coppenbarger 715-463-2320 100% FTE Kindergarten Classroom Teacher for Nelson Primary School.

Wisconsin Certification required. 70 Early Childhood (birth-age 8) or 71 Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (birth-age 11) plus 809 Early Childhood Special Education Certification.

The ideal candidate will have experience at the kindergarten level. Candidates should also have experience with differentiation, Guided Reading and Common Core State Standards. Desire to work in a team of collaborative, progressive-thinking educators focused on the development of the whole child. Candidate must have the ability to provide a safe and positive learning environment for all students. Technology literacy is also desired.

Send letter of application, resume, email address, credentials including three letters of recommendation, transcripts and a copy of license by May 24.

We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Grantsburg School District Attn: Katie Coppenbarger, Principal 475 E. James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Same as the employer address. http://www.gk12.net Grantsburg School District is a PK-12 School System of 1,000 students that is located in NW Wisconsin. It is located just over an hour from the Twin Cities Metro area. Grantsburg is located on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and is the home of Crex Meadows Wildlife Center.

The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER INVITATION TO BID DISTRICT PARKING LOTS MAINTENANCE

Grantsburg School District

Job Title: H.R. Contact: Contact Phone: Job Description: Qualifications:

Requirements:

How to Apply:

Employer:

Job Address: Website: Description:

Third-Grade Teacher Kathleen Coppenbarger 715-463-2320 100% FTE 3rd-Grade Classroom Teacher for Grantsburg Elementary School.

Appropriate Wisconsin Certification: 71 Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (birth-age 11) or equivalent.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching young children and the skills to guide them to success in their learning. Candidates should also have experience with differentiation, Common Core Standards and Guided Reading. Desire to work in a team of collaborative progressive thinking educators focused on the development of the whole child. Candidate must have the ability to provide a safe and positive learning environment for all students. Technology literacy is also desired.

Send letter of application, resume, email address, credentials including three letters of recommendation, transcripts and a copy of license by May 24.

Grantsburg School District Attn: Katie Coppenbarger, Principal 475 E. James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Same as the employer address. http://www.gk12.net Grantsburg School District is a PK-12 School System of 900 students that is located in NW Wisconsin. It is located just over an hour from the Twin Cities Metro area. Grantsburg is located on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and is the home of Crex Meadows Wildlife Center.

The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Grantsburg School District 480 E. James Avenue, Grantsburg, WI 54840

Title of Position Middle School Principal Grades 4-8 Job Category Education Administration Job Description Middle School Principal Grades 4-8. Approximately 350 students, 35 staff.

The middle school principal will inspire, lead, guide every member of the middle school instructional and support staff in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence, so that each individual student enrolled in the school will be provided with a comprehensive, meaningful and personally rewarding education.

Qualifications Excellent human relations and communication skills.

Ability to collaborate with staff, parents, administration, Board and students.

Curricumlum, instruction, evaluation, technology integration and assessment skills.

Ability to develop a professional learning community.

Ability to innovate and develop programs.

A commitment to high professional standards and ethics.

Requirements Proper certification and license as required by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

Three to five years of successful teaching experience.

Prior successful administrative experience preferred.

How to Apply Send resume, transcripts, letters of reference and credentials to: Dr. Joni Burgin, Superintendent Grantsburg Middle School 480 East James Avenue Grantsburg, WI 54840 Job Posting Expiration May 24, 2013 Desired Start Date July 1, 2013 The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE VILLAGE OF SIREN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Village of Siren, Burnett County, shall hold its first meeting on the 4th day of June, 2013, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Siren Village Hall.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about that personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under sub. (3) (a), that person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sub. (6m) and if so which member will be removed and the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method; unless the person supplies to the assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under §73.03(2a), that the assessor requests. The municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under §19.35(1).

The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability.

Anyone wishing to file an objection must contact the Village Clerk to complete and submit the required objection form supplied by the Village, prior to appearing before the Board of Review. Objections will be scheduled to be heard in the order in which they are received by the Village Clerk.

Respectfully Submitted, Village of Siren 583262 39L WNAXLP Ann L. Peterson, Clerk

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POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI County Boardroom Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Regular Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Open Session Call to Order Evidence of Proper Notice Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Time of Reflection - Supvr. Kienholz Consent Agenda * Consideration of noticed agenda for May 21, 2013, meeting; * Consideration/corrections to the published minutes of the April 30, 2013, meeting 7. Public Comments - 3 minutes per person- not to exceed 30 minutes total 8. Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report, Wm. Johnson 9. Time for Committee Q&A (if any) 10. Financial Report, Maggie Wickre 11. Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report, Dana Frey 12. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Laurie Anderson Register of Deeds 13. Proposed Resolutions and Ordinances A. Resolution 18 -13, Resolution to Grant a Zoning District Change and to Amend Zoning District Map for the Town of Laketown B. Resolution No. 19-13, Resolution to Confirm Designation for Persons Authorized to Request coverage Under Legal Loss Prevention Services Endorsement of Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation Liability Policies C. Resolution No. 20-13, Resolution to Amend 2013 Budget - Authorization of Designation, Carryover, Transfer and Reappropriation of Specified Funds from 2012 to 2013 D. Resolution No. 21-13, Resolution to Authorize Sale and Transfer of Certain Lands Along Clayton-Clear Lake Trail to Lake Magnor Properties, LLC 14. Supervisors Reports 583593 39L WNAXLP 15. Adjourn This meeting is open to the public according to Wisconsin State Statute 19.83. Persons with disabilities wishing to attend and/or participate are asked to notify the County Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office (715-485-9226) at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time so all reasonable accommodations can be made.

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NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF JACKSON

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Jackson, Burnett County, WI, will be held on May 31, 2013, at the Town Hall, 4599 County Road A, Webster, WI, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact or provide information to a member of the Board of Review about the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection except at a session of the Board of Review.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board of Review or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection of appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board member, and if so, which member will be removed and the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board of Review, the person shall specify, in writing, the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a valuation, if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method, unless the person supplies the assessor all of the information about income and expenses as specified in the manual under Sec. 73.03 (2a) that the assessor requests. The municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Sec. 19.35 (1) of WI Statutes.

The Board of Review shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone.

For The Town Of Jackson 583256 39L WNAXLP Lorraine Radke, Clerk Notice is hereby given this 15th day of May, 2013.

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NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK AND BOARD OF REVIEW TOWN OF McKINLEY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Open Book for the Town of McKinley will be held at the McKinley Town Hall, Hwy. 48 and 15th St., on Saturday, June 1, 2013, from 9 to 11 a.m., and that the Board of Review will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for the purpose of reviewing and examining the assessment roll of real and personal property in said Town and all sworn statements and valuations of real and personal property therein, and/or correcting all errors in said roll, whether in description of property or otherwise, and to perform such other duties imposed by law.

Taxpayers may appear at this meeting and examine the assessment roll, sworn statement and valuations.

No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of the board about that personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under WI Stat. Sub (3)(a), that a person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under WI Stat. Sub (6m) and if so which member will be removed and the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimate of the value of the land of the improvements that are the subject of the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation, if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method of evaluation; unless the person supplies to the assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under WI Stat. 73.03(2a), that the assessor requests. The municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s.19.35(1).

Dated this 11th day of May, 2013.

Town of McKinley, Deborah Grover, Clerk 583599 39L WNAXLP

ST. CROIX CASINO DANBURY JOB POSTINGS In-House Job Postings For May 2, 2013

Anyone employed at a nongaming facility must fill out an application and meet the criteria and job requirements of the desired position. If hired, you will be required to attend orientation. St. Croix Casino Danbury is a drug & alcohol-free workplace.

DINING ROOM 2 PART-TIME HOSTS Native American preference. Must be dependable. Must have great guest service. Knowledge of Micros, trainable.

Must be able to be on feet long periods of time. Must be able to work nights, weekends & holidays.

Contact Kelly Benjamin, ext. 2581.

EVS 2 FULL-TIME JANITORS Native American preference. Must be dependable. Must be able to take directives. Must be able to keep the casino areas cleaned that are assigned to you. Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work nights, weekends & holidays. 2nd & 3rd shift.

Contact Gary Bearhart, ext. 2565.

KITCHEN 1 PART-TIME LINE COOK Native American preference. Must be dependable. Must be able to work nights, weekends & holidays. Must have some knowledge of the kitchen area and deli. Must have great guest service. 2nd shift.

2 Part-Time Deli Positions Contact Linda Jorgensen, ext. 2583.

TABLE GAMES 4 PART-TIME DEALERS Native American preference. Must have some knowledge.

Must be able to work nights, weekends & holidays. Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to train within the department.

Contact Miki Geisler, ext. 2665.

CAGE/SWEEPS 1 PART-TIME SWEEPS & 1 FULL-TIME CASHIER Native American preference. Must be able to work nights, weekends & holidays. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to pass a math test.

Contact Brenda Staples, ext. 2550.

MUST GET GENERAL MANAGERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S APPROVAL

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Polk County Land Information Department is accepting applications for Board of Adjustment members. To apply, please submit a letter of interest to: Polk County Land Information Department, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 130, Balsam Lake, WI 54810; by May 31, 2013. Any questions, contact: Gary Spanel, Polk County Zoning Administrator: 715-4859248.

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Notices/Employment opportunities

0$< ,17(5 &2817< /($'(5 1(:6 6(&7,21 $ 3$*( NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 174.11(2)(b) and (4), the Polk County Board of Supervisors disallows the dog claim of CheyeAnn Michael.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall constitute a Notice of Disallowance, and that a certified copy of the same shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, upon Claimant, CheyeAnn Michael.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 893.80(1g), no action or claim may be brought against Polk County or its officers, boards, committees, agents or employees after six months from the date of service of said notice.

Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: Dog Fund.

Date Finance Committee Advised: N/A. Finance Committee Recommendation: N/A. Effective date: Upon Passage.

Date Submitted to County Board: April 30, 2013.

Submitted by the Agriculture and Extension Education Committee: Dean Johansen, Dale Wood, Larry Jepsen, William Johnson and Herschel Brown.

Reviewed and recommended by Dana Frey, County Administrator Reviewed, approved as to form and recommended by: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

At its regular business meeting on April 30, 2013, the Polk County Board of Supervisors adopted the above-entitled resolution, Resolution 06-13: Resolution To Disallow Section 174.11 Dog Claim of CheyeAnn Michael, by unanimous vote vote.

William Johnson IV, County Board Chairperson.

Attest: Carole Wondra, Polk County Clerk.

Res. 06-13 - Chairman Johnson called to the floor Resolution 06-13, Resolution To Disallow Section 174.11 Dog Claim Of CheyeAnn Michael. Motion (D. Johansen/Jepsen) to approve said resolution. Motion by (Jepsen/Brown) to amend Resolution 06-13 to conform with the recommendation of the Property Committee made during its meeting on April 5, 2013, as contained in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Resolution 06-13 (amended): Resolution To Disallow Section 174.11 Dog Claim Of CheyeAnn Michael.â&#x20AC;? Motion to amend resolution 06-13 carried by unanimous voice vote. Motion to adopt resolution 06-13, as amended, carried by unanimous voice vote. Resolution adopted.

MINUTES OF THE

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 30, 2013 - 6 p.m.

Chairman Johnson called the regular April 30, 2013, meeting of the Polk County Board of Supervisors to order at 6:00 p.m. Chairman Johnson recognized Maggie Wickre, filling in for the County Clerk, for purposes of receiving evidence of proper notice. The Board was informed that notice of the agenda was properly posted in three public buildings, published in the county paper and posted on the county website the week of April 22, 2013. Chairman Johnson recognized Corporation Counsel Jeffrey Fuge for purposes of receiving legal opinion with respect to sufficiency of notice. The County Board received the verbal opinion of Corporation Counsel that the advance written notice posted and published as described by Ms. Wickre satisfied the applicable provisions of Wisconsin Open Meetings Law and the applicable procedural provisions of the Polk County Board Rules of Order. Chairman Johnson recognized Maggie Wickre for purposes of taking roll call. Roll call was taken with 23 members present.

Chairman Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Supvr. Harry Johansen led the County Board in a time of reflection.

Chairman Johnson called for a motion to approve the consent agenda as published. Motion (Kienholz/Jepsen) to approve the consent agenda, as published. Chairman Johnson called for voice vote. Motion to approve consent agenda, carried by unanimous voice vote.

Time was given for public comments.

Chairman Johnson presented the Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report. Time was given for committee questions and answers by the board members.

Administrator Frey presented the Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report

RESOLUTION 15-13

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATION OF LAND FROM JANET AHLGREN TO THE HONORABLE SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF POLK:

RESOLUTION 16-13

AUTHORIZE 2013 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WHEREAS, the improvements of the County Trunk Highway System are of great importance to the residents of Polk County; and WHEREAS, the County has a responsibility to keep and maintain the County Trunk Highway system in repair; and WHEREAS, the Polk County Highway Committee has approved projects for FY 2013; and WHEREAS, the Highway Committee and the County Board has approved a budget to effect measured improvement on the projects approved by the Highway Committee for FY 2013; and WHEREAS, the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purchasing policy requires the County Board to take action and approve any and all public works projects over $150,000.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors authorizes the Highway Department to proceed on the following projects: CTH G1 - Chip Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80,460.00 CTH A3 - Ultra Thin Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .336,060.00 CTH A2 - Wedge and Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .687,515.00 CTH W4 - Thin Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380,100.00 CTH 13 - Balsam Lake Box Culvert . . . . . . . . . . . .130,865.00 CTH W1 - Prep Work for 2014 Overlay . . . . . . . . .124,000.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event the approved project costs exceed the estimated project cost, the Board authorizes the department to eliminate projects to meet budget constraints.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, those projects eliminated may be moved to future funding years.

Funding amount: $1,739,000.00.

Funding source: 2013 Highway Budget.

Effective date: Upon Passage.

Date Submitted to County Board: April 16, 2013.

Submitted at the request of the Polk County Highway Committee: Marvin Caspersen.

Reviewed and recommended by Dana Frey, County Administrator Reviewed, approved as to form and recommended by: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

At its regular business meeting on April 30, 2013, the Polk County Board of Supervisors adopted the above-entitled resolution, Resolution 16-13: Resolution To Authorize 2013 Highway Construction Projects, by unanimous vote vote.

William Johnson IV, County Board Chairperson.

Attest: Carole Wondra, Polk County Clerk.

Res. 16-13 - Chairman Johnson called to the floor Resolution 16-13, Resolution To Authorize 2013 Highway Construction Projects. Motion (Caspersen/Moriak) to approve said resolution. Chairman called for a vote on motion to adopt Resolution 16-13, Resolution To Authorize 2013 Highway Construction Projects, motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Resolution adopted.

Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, Janet Ahlgren has made the request to donate to Polk County approximately 180 acres of land located in the Town of Balsam Lake to Polk County to be known as the Ahlgren Wildlife Preserve; and WHEREAS, the donation is conditioned upon the restriction that said lands be used for the public purposes of nonmotorized recreation, forestry and education; and WHEREAS, in the event that Polk County is unable to fulfill said condition it is the intent of Janet Ahlgren that the title to the property revert back to her and that title be conveyed to the West Wisconsin Land Trust as provided by estate planning documents of Janet Ahlgren; and WHEREAS, the Polk County Parks, Forestry and Recreation Committee has recommended that the County accept the donation of the above-referenced 180 acres and that the County manage said lands for nonmotorized recreational, forestry and educational purposes; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the County to accept the donation of Janet Ahlgren and manage said lands for public uses of nonmotorized recreation, forestry and education.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 59.52(6)(a), the Polk County Board of Supervisors does, on behalf of Polk County, accept the donation of 180 acres of land in the Town of Balsam Lake from Janet Ahlgren.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that consistent with Article XI, Section 3a of the Wisconsin Constitution and Wisconsin Statute Section 66.1025, in the event that a condition or conditions of the donation becomes impossible or impracticable, the Polk County Board of Supervisors may by resolution upon twothirds vote of its members elect to grant the land back to the donor, Janet Ahlgren, or West Wisconsin Land Trust, as her designated heir, or, alternatively, accept from Janet Ahlgren or her heirs, a grant relieving Polk County from such condition or conditions, as appropriate.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors directs and authorizes that the appropriate county officials and officers to prepare and to execute any and all documents associated with the donation and conveyance of said lands from Janet Ahlgren to Polk County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors designates said lands as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ahlgren Wildlife Preserve and Recreational Area,â&#x20AC;? which shall be managed by the Polk County Parks Department for nonmotorized recreational, forestry and educational purposes.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board Supervisors directs that the Polk County Parks Department update the Polk Outdoor Recreation Plan to include provision for the nonmotorized recreational, forestry and educational use of the Wildlife Preserve and Recreation Area.

Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A. Effective date: Upon Passage.

Date Submitted to County Board: April 30, 2013.

Submitted by the Polk County Parks, Forestry and Recreation Committee: Larry Jepsen, Harry Johansen, Thomas Engel, Warren Nelson and William Johnson.

Reviewed and recommended by Dana Frey, County Administrator.

Reviewed, approved as to form and recommended by: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

At its regular business meeting on April 30, 2013, the Polk County Board of Supervisors adopted the above-entitled resolution, Resolution 15-13: Resolution To Accept Donation Of Land From Janet Ahlgren, by a simple majority vote of 15 in favor and 8 against.

William Johnson IV, County Board Chairperson.

Attest: Carole Wondra, Polk County Clerk.

Res. 15-13 - Chairman Johnson called to the floor Resolution 15-13, Resolution To Accept Donation Of Land From Janet Ahlgren. Motion (Luke/D. Johansen) to approve said resolution. Chairman called for a vote on motion to adopt Resolution 15-13, To Accept Donation Of Land From Janet Ahlgren, motion carried in a roll call vote of 15 Yes/8 No. (Voting Yes: Supvrs. Jepsen, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, Arcand, Cockroft, D. Johansen, H. Johansen, Keinholz, Caspersen, Engel, Edgell, Moriak, Luke, Nelson, Stroebel and Chairman Johnson. Voting No: Supvrs. Magnafici, Kremer-Hartung, Bergstrom, Johnson, Brown, Schmidt, Masters and Scoglio.) Resolution adopted.

RESOLUTION 17-13

RESOLUTION 06-13

(AMENDED) RESOLUTION TO DISALLOW SECTION 174.11 DOG CLAIM OF CHEYEANN MICHAEL TO THE HONORABLE SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF THE: COUNTY POLK: Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, CheyeAnn Michael has filed an Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Claim for Damages by Dogs to Animals and Affidavit of Owner; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 174.11(1), the Agriculture and Extension Education Committee, after reviewing said claim and considering the Affidavit of Owner and the Affidavit of the Investigative Committee, recommends that the Polk County Board of Supervisors disallow the claim of CheyeAnn Michael on the basis that said claimant failed to pay the dog licenses for the assessable dogs which she owns.

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ORDINANCE TO REPEAL RESOLUTION 71-82; ORDINANCE PROHIBITING POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS TO THE HONORABLE SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF THE: COUNTY POLK: Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, in adopting Resolution 71-82, the Polk County Board of Supervisors ordained to prohibit the possession of handguns in public buildings located in Polk County; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conceal and Carry Law and the prohibition of handguns provided by the above-referenced ordinance creates Polk County Government buildings are designated â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gun-Free Zones;â&#x20AC;? and WHEREAS, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gun-Free Zoneâ&#x20AC;? designation violates the Constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens, workers and visitors; and WHEREAS, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gun-Free Zonesâ&#x20AC;? nationally seem to have become magnets for â&#x20AC;&#x153;workplace violence;â&#x20AC;? and WHEREAS, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gun-Free Zonesâ&#x20AC;? in Wisconsin carry certain liability risks with such labeling; and WHEREAS, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gun-Free Zonesâ&#x20AC;? actually decrease the safety, actual or perceived, of anyone within such facilities; and WHEREAS, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gun-Free Zonesâ&#x20AC;? do not contribute to workplace safety; and WHEREAS, time has proven that law-abiding citizens with Conceal and Carry permits, do not pose any threat to other law-abiding citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Polk County Board of Supervisors ordains, as follows: 1. Resolution 71-82 shall be repealed.

2. Pursuant to and except as provided by the Conceal and Carry Law of Wisconsin, 2011 Wisconsin Act 35, and as may be amended from time to time, no person shall possess a firearm and/or weapon in the Polk County Justice Center.

3. All entrances to Polk County Justice Center shall prominently be posted with signage that gives notice of the prohibition as required under relevant state law.

Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A. Finance Committee Recommendation: Not required.

Effective date: Upon Passage and Publication.

Date Submitted to County Board: March 19, 2013.

Sponsored and submitted by: Rick Scoglio.

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High School: Fencing: Varsity Baseball Field, to include all backstops, dugouts

and foul lines.

Please direct all questions, clarifications or bid specifications to Brian Sears at 715-866-4281 or mail to: bsears@webster.k12.wi.us.

All bids are to be sealed and submitted no later than 4 p.m. on May 17 to the School District of Webster, P.O. Box 9, Webster, WI 54893.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any part of a bid or all bids.

The School District of Webster does not discriminate in education or employment based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or disability.

582999 38-39L 28a WNAXLP (May 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CITIZENS COMMUNITY FEDERAL, Plaintiff, vs.

DONNA M. MORTIMER, BLAINE M. MORTIMER, Defendants.

Case No. 12CV583 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE

By virtue of a judgment of fore closure and sale rendered in the above-entitled action on January 11, 2013, in the amount of $266,376.14, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Courthouse in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on the 16th day of July, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: A parcel of land located in the SW1/4 of the SW1/4, Section 7, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, described as follows: Commencing at a point 21 chains 66 links East and 37-1/2 links North of corner common to Sections 7 and 18, 12 and 13, Township 32 North, Ranges 17 and 18; thence North 198 feet to iron post (var 4 deg 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; East) for a place of beginning; thence continuing North 594 feet; thence West 440 feet (var 1 degree 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; East; thence South 792 feet; thence East 220 feet to iron post; thence North 198 feet to iron post; thence East 220 feet to iron post and the place of beginning.

EXCEPTING that portion of property lying within Lot 5 of Certified Survey Map No. 5234 recorded in Volume 23 of Certified Survey Maps page 141, as Document #720304, AND A parcel of land in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point 21 chains 66 links East and 37-1/2 links North of the corner common to Sections 7, 18, 12 and 13, Township 32 North, Ranges 17 and 18, West; thence North 198 feet to an iron post (variation 4 degrees 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; East), thence West 220 feet to an iron post (variation 1 degree 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; East) thence South 198 feet to an iron post, thence East 220 feet to an iron post and point of beginning.

AND The SW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 7, Township 32 North, Range 17 West EXCEPTING the following four parcels; 1. A parcel of land located in the SW1/4 of the SW1/4, Section 7, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, described as follows: Commencing at a point 21 chains 66 links East and 37-1/2 links North of corner common to Sections 7 and 18, 12 and 13, Township 32 North, Ranges 17 and 18; thence North 198 feet to iron post (var 4 deg 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; East) for a place of beginning; thence continuing North 594 feet; thence West 440 feet (var 1 degree 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; East; thence South 792 feet; thence East 220 feet to iron post; thence North 198 feet to iron post; thence East 220 feet to iron post and the place of beginning.

2. The portion of property lying within Lot 5 of Certified Survey Map No. 5234 recorded in Volume 23 of Certified Survey Maps page 141, as Document #720304.

3. A parcel of land in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point 21 chains 66 links East and 37-1/2 links North of the corner common to Sections 7, 18, 12 and 13, Township 32 North, Ranges 17 and 18, West; thence North 198 feet to an iron post (variation 4 degrees 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; East), thence West 220 feet to an iron post (variation 1 degree 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; East) thence south 198 feet to an iron post, thence East 220 feet to an iron post and point of beginning.

4. The NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 7, Township 32 North, Range 17 West.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1773 40th Avenue, Osceola, Wis. TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check upon confirmation of sale.

Dated this 15th day of May, 2013. /s/Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Attorney Christine A. Gimber WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff This is an attempt to collect a debt. A ny information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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INVITATION TO BID CHIP SEALING PROJECTS TOWN OF JACKSON

PROPANE BRANCH MANAGER

Management position open in NW WI area.

Person will be responsible for sales, customer service, installing gas service and delivering propane to customers. Qualified candidates must have a working knowledge of D.O.T. safety requirements, supervisory experience, the ability to pass D.O.T. pre-employment physical, drug screening & possess a clean driving record.

Class B with tanker & HazMat Endorsements preferred. Full benefit package available.

Send resume to sandrac@lakesgasco.com or:

The Town of Jackson is seeking sealed bids for chip seal resurfacing of approximately 1.1 miles total, average width 18 feet. Viking Circle from Shore Road to Shore Road (.32 mi.), Bass Lake Circle from Shore Road to Shore Road (.05 mi.), Shore/Viking Circle Nook (.02 mi.) and Pope Road from County Rd. A to termination (.5 mi.). Some sections may require double chip seal (to be determined by contractor at time of inspection). Type of aggregate for chip seal to be determined by contractor at time of inspection. Aggregate to be applied evenly and rolled into emulsified asphalt, with excess rock to be broomed from coated surface. Required crack sealing and surface sweeping to be performed by others prior to application of chip seal coating. Contractor to verify road width and length. Resurfacing work is to be coordinated with town representatives and must be completed by September 15, 2013. Bids are due and will be opened on June 10, 2013, 7 p.m. at the Jackson Town Hall during monthly town meeting. Valid certificate of insurance must be presented with bids. The Town of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids or portion thereof. For more information, contact Roger Larson 715-866-7529.

583260 39-40L 29a WNAXLP Sealed bids should be sent to Town of Jackson, 4599 County Road A, Webster WI 54893. Attn: Chip seal bid.

LAKES GAS CO. www.lakesgasco.com Attn.: Human Resources 655 S. Lake St. Forest Lake, MN 55025 800-516-1787; Fax: 651-379-3286

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER INVITATION TO BID

NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK

TOWN OF STERLING POLK COUNTY NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK

TOWN OF BALSAM LAKE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Open Book for the Town of Balsam Lake will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Town Shop.

Pursuant to s.70.45, Wis. Stats., the assessment roll for the 2013 assessment year will be open for examination at the following time: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Cushing Community Center.

NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW

TOWN OF STERLING NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW

TOWN OF BALSAM LAKE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Town of Sterling of Polk County shall hold its first meeting on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cushing Community Center.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: - No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property.

- After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of the Board about the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection except at a session of the Board.

- No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

- When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at the estimate.

- No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Sec. 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Section 19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes.

- The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone.

Respectfully submitted, 583475 39L Town of Sterling - Julie Peterson, Clerk

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Town of Balsam Lake of Polk County shall hold its first meeting on the 20th day of May, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Town Shop.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Sec 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests.

The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone.

Respectfully submitted, Town of Balsam Lake Brian Masters, Clerk Notice: The monthly meeting for the Town of Balsam Lake will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Town Shop. Agenda will be printed closer to the meeting.

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Reviewed and not recommended by Dana Frey, County Administrator Reviewed and approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

County board action: Ballot Vote: Failed to pass. 11 Yes/12 No. At its regular business meeting on April 30, 2013, after due and proper notice have been provided, the Polk County Board of Supervisors enacted the above ordinance, Ordinance ___-13, Ordinance To Repeal Resolution 71-82: Ordinance Prohibiting Possession Of Handguns In Public Buildings, by a vote of ______ in favor and ______ againt.

William Johnson IV, County Board Chairperson.

Attest: Carole Wondra, Polk County Clerk.

Gun Ordinance That Failed: Chairman Johnson called to the floor Ordinance 17-13, Ordinance To Repeal Resolution 71-82; Ordinance Prohibiting Possession Of Handguns In Public Buildings. Motion (Brown/Masters) to adopt said resolution. Chairman called for a vote on motion to adopt Ordinance 17-13, to Repeal Resolution 71-82 Prohibiting Possession Of Handguns In Public Buildings, motion failed by ballot vote, 11 Yes/12 No. Voting Yes: Supvrs. Magnafici, Arcand, Masters, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, Engel, Bergstrom, Brown, Cockroft, Kremer-Hartung, Edgell and Scoglio. Voting No: Supvrs. H. Johansen, Kienholz, Moriak, Caspersen, N. Johnson, Nelson, Jepsen, Luke, Stroebel, Schmidt, D. Johansen and Chairman Johnson.

Supervisors reports were given.

Motion (Brown/Scoglio) to adjourn. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Chairman Johnson declared meeting adjourned 7:30 p.m.

STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF POLK

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I, Carole T. Wondra, County Clerk for Polk County, do hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the County Board Proceedings of the Polk County Board of Supervisors Session held on April 30, 2013.

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by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Beatles 1970 release of ´$EEH\ 5RDGÂľ ZDV QRW RQO\ WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;QDO recording as a group, but has since become known as one of the true iconic albums in modern music history.

Every song on the album has become a standard of rock music, exhibiting the eclectic styles of the Beatles and their individual voices, playing style and writing. From George Harrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timeless â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here Comes the Sun,â&#x20AC;? to Ringo Starrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playful â&#x20AC;&#x153;Octopusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Garden,â&#x20AC;? the album used lyrical and recording techniques that have since become standards in all of music, from Moog synthesizers to backward recording, airy harmonies and even drum mixing that spanned multiple stereo tracks.

But the true genius of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abbey Roadâ&#x20AC;? lies in John Lennon and Paul McCartneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing collaborations that ranged from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come Togetherâ&#x20AC;? to the 16-minute album climax medley that featured the whimsical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mean Mr. Mustard,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polythene Pam,â&#x20AC;? Golden Slumbersâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carry That Weight,â&#x20AC;? culminating in the cerebral â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Endâ&#x20AC;? as a capstone of sorts RI WKH /LYHUSRRO EDQG¡V Ă&#x20AC;QDOLW\ The album has become a standard for photo ops, as well, as the famous â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abbey Roadâ&#x20AC;? cover photo is among the most imitated photos in all of Europe.

While recorded over 45 years ago, local

Twin Cities famous for music and sound recording.

The Jonny James ... group will feature a lineup of players that includes multiple brass players, as well as strings, a cellist, vocalists and more to recreate â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abby Road, â&#x20AC;&#x153; note for note. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been something like this in Northwest Wisconsin in years,â&#x20AC;?

Moore said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With this kind of variety and talent, you might not get the chance again.â&#x20AC;?

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Ironically, the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very begin- way, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be an amazing night.â&#x20AC;?

The Beatlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abby Roadâ&#x20AC;? event at â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full instrumentation,â&#x20AC;? Bon Ton ning goes back almost 50 years ago, owner Cris Moore said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Horns, back- tracing directly back to the Beatles, as the Bon Ton Saloon in Luck starts at ground vocals, synthesizers, the whole co-founder Jack McNally credited the S P WKLV )ULGD\ 0D\ DQG UXQV works. Note for note!â&#x20AC;? %HDWOHV ´5XEEHU 6RXOÂľ ZLWK KLV Ă&#x20AC;UVW SDV- straight through the album, with other The collaboration is the kickoff of the sion for guitar, leading him to meet up Beatles music to follow as the night proBon Tonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Music Series, and with guitarist and teacher Doug Smith, gresses. There is no cover charge and the promises to be a unique fundraiser, with which would later become the namesake event is a fundraiser for the onefundbosno cover charge and just a freewill of- duo of the college beginnings. That col- ton org.

For a preview of the show, go to www. fering, with a percentage of the saloonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laboration has since grown into a worldyoutube.com/watch?v=LswMqQtyb14.

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Many helping, many helped

by Jackie Thorwick Special to the Leader BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - Many of the 73 AmeriCorps members who showed up in Burnett County last Sunday night, May 12, didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to expect of their home-for-a-week.

Eric Kube, executive director of Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, was at the meeting in Talladega, Ala., last year when the 400 AmeriCorps members learned to ZKLFK RI WKH Ă&#x20AC;YH %XLOG D 7KRQ GHVWLQDtions theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been assigned. ´:KHQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW JURXS KHDUG WKH\ ZHUH going to Seattle, a big cheer went up.

Same thing for the group going to Washington, D.C.,â&#x20AC;? said Kube, laughing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But when they announced the group going St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, it was dead silence. Then you saw everyone pulling out their phones to look up where it was.â&#x20AC;?

But come they did â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from New York, Los Angeles and many places between.

And once here, they got to work.

They worked on three new home builds, in Webster, Frederic and Luck; they reroofed four homes, one each in Grantsburg, Siren, Frederic and Milltown; and they installed new windows and siding on a big old home in Cushing. Two other teams power-washed and painted several homes in Centuria, several in Luck and in Siren.

The impact of these energetic, highspirited young volunteers will be felt for a long time in this community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bet we got at least two monthsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of work done in one week,â&#x20AC;? said Kube, shaking his head. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best thing is that we were able to help several families we probably wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have gotten to do.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible the nonvisible effects of their work are even more important.

More than one homeowner shed a tear as they talked about what it meant to have their home worked on during the Builda-Thon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always remember to count our blessings,â&#x20AC;? said Jared Moe, future homeowner of the Frederic home at the Build-a-Thon closing ceremony Friday evening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t one of those days, because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking at a hundred of them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all of you.â&#x20AC;?

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pervisors for the Build-a-Thon. These included Mark Brooks, Wild Bill Faughn, Dan Gunderson, John Gyllen, Jerry Heckman, Kevin Jolly, Al Kruger, Bob Robinson, Dave Sarow and David Weiss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With only one paid construction manager, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no way we could have done this without these guys,â&#x20AC;? said Kube. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a huge job, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so grateful for their help â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the many other volunteers who helped in other ways.â&#x20AC;?

Work is continuing on several fronts and those who would like to help complete the projects are encouraged to contact Habitat. Workdays will be Saturdays and Mondays in Frederic and Thursdays and Fridays in Webster for the time being.

The Luck build will ramp up when those near completion, and a new home build will start in Amery later this summer.

Youth, church or civic groups are needed to help with home painting projects as well. Contact WRHFH volunteer coordinator Jackie Thorwick at 715-483-2700 to sign up for a day. More photos on page 2.

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Locals and visitors alike were both challenged and cheered by the Build-aThon.

Kristian Jones, one of the visiting AmeriCorps members, wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever been so exhausted in the course of my service or felt so amazed by what can be accomplished by a small group of driven people. My knees are scuffed, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all covered in mud and sweat by the end of the day, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy to do it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a labor of love.â&#x20AC;? Her article and others about the Wild Rivers Build-a-Thon may be read at habitat.org/ americorps/BAT/2013.

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The Wisconsin ATV Association and local clubs are offering special guided trail rides and friendly assistance to Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH JXHVWV During this weekend, ATV/UTV owners can ride free in Wisconsin. You do not need to have your machine registered in Wisconsin. Nonresident ATV/UTV owners do not need to have a trail pass on these days. Riders will meet at Fishbowl Bar at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1. From there, they will ride to the Webb Lake area, then on to Hillside.

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Bike Polk and Burnett County state trails free June 1 and 2 Celebrating National Trail Day 2013 POLK/BURNETT COUNTIES - Recognizing National Trail Day, Polk and Burnett counties will not require state trail passes for bike riders on the Stower Seven Lakes and the Gandy Dancer state recreational trails June 1 and 2.

Both trails normally require a Wisconsin state trail pass for bike riders 16 years of age and older. The passes are good on all state trails.

The Stower Seven Lakes Trail, the newest Wisconsin state recreation trail, opened in 2010 and offers a very scenic 14-mile ride from the trailhead in Amery to just outside of Dresser, passing next to Nye and Wanderoos. Take a look at amerywisconsin.org.

The Gandy Dancer State Trail has been operating for 17 years and offers a longer 47-mile route from its trailhead at the Polk County Information Center in St. Croix Falls to Danbury. Four villages and unincorporated Lewis are located on the trail in Polk County, and they are all less than six miles apart. Siren and Webster are on the trail leading north to Danbury in Burnett County.

The Gandy Dancer Trail follows the Soo Line railroad corridor that founded and served the small towns in Polk County. In Frederic, the 1901 Soo Line Depot was refurbished and serves as a rest stop for the trail as well as the museum of the Frederic Area Historical Society. The Frederic Depot is the last remaining depot of this rail line and is open weekends from Memorial Day through leaf season in October.

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We are camping in northern New Mexico where, according to the signs in the state park, dinosaurs left their tracks. We Carrie Classon pulled in late â&#x20AC;&#x201C; too late to see our own tracks, never mind the dinosaursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Our tent was perched atop a sandstone rise, surrounded by soft-colored boulders, overlooking a beautiful little manmade lake in the middle of the desert.

I wanted to get in earlier, but things took longer than I expected, as they always do. I dithered and changed my mind about how much I should get accomplished before leaving. I worried about things I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to worry about and, in the end, I was setting up my tent in the dark and sipping a glass of wine just as the stars came out. I let Milo run off leash as we were the only ones in the park â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just us and the dinosaurs. It was too late for me to track dinosaurs, VR , VDW DQG OLVWHQHG WR WKH PDQ\ XQLGHQWLĂ&#x20AC;HG VRXQGV of splashing and squawking and rustling around the lakeshore. None of them sounded dinosaur-sized.

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Observe Memorial Day by donating blood through the American Red Cross FREDERIC - The Frederic Lioness Club and the American Red Cross encourage Americans to observe Memorial Day, a day to honor those who died serving our country, by donating blood in Frederic at the Frederic Area Blood Drive.

For more than 50 years, the Red Cross has been an innovator and a leader in transfusion medicine and research. Started as a relief effort to provide lifesaving plasma and blood for soldiers during World War II, the Red Cross Blood Services has grown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; collecting and distributing nearly half of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood supply.

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10 years my wife has been asking for chickens. I have always agreed with her and I would am not a great fan of television bring home a frozen chicken other than NFL football and from the store. More recently she â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duck Dynasty.â&#x20AC;? I have enjoyed has been more vocal and clariâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Downton Abbeyâ&#x20AC;? this past winter John W. Ingalls, MD Ă&#x20AC;HG KHU GHVLUHV 6KH ZDQWHG OLYH and sometimes when walking on chickens in the backyard. Finally a treadmill I watch â&#x20AC;&#x153;Diners, DriveI agreed to make her eternal wishes come true. We ins and Divesâ&#x20AC;? although this doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t promote healthy had a small, unused garden shed full of some junk and eating habits. Lately, my viewing habits have been her reasoning was simple. This could be relocated bea bit more limited usually to one channel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chicken hind our pole barn converted to a small chicken coop.

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million years was outside my ability to imagine.

In the morning, Milo and I walked around the boardwalk, looking at these platter-sized footprints. The signs pointed out the different types of dinosaurs and the direction they were going. One sign pointed out a set of tracks where the dinosaur had hesitated, hopping from one foot to the other and back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can you imagine why it might have done that?â&#x20AC;? the sign asked, but offered no suggestions.

In another place, a dinosaur steadied herself (for some reason I am sure it was a female) with her tail.

The sign pointed out that this was highly unusual, as dinosaurs usually held their tails â&#x20AC;&#x153;several feet in the air.â&#x20AC;?

I was suddenly very glad I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a dinosaur. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can you imagine why she might have done that?â&#x20AC;? asks a voice a hundred million years later about that moment on the beach when I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know which way to turn, when I started to do one thing and then stopped, and then realized I wanted to do it after all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She usually keeps her tail several feet in the air â&#x20AC;&#x201C; except when she slips,â&#x20AC;? says this altogether-tooobservant observer from the unimaginable future.

I looked at all these blunders and missteps recorded for, if not eternity, as near to it as I could imagine and thought of all the times I had stumbled in the mud. I wanted to step back in time, just a hundred million years or so, and reassure these dinosaurs as they slipped and dithered and got their tails muddy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK,â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;no one will ever know.â&#x20AC;?

Till next time, â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Carrie

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One day our granddaughters were visiting and, despite the nice weather which seems to be exceedingly rare this spring, they wanted to watch television.

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We brought kitchen scraps to the pen and also tossed cracked corn on the ground to watch them scratch and peck. We opened and closed the chicken door, tossed around some bedding straw and picked up the eggs. By the end of the afternoon, they requested that I build a bench so they could sit and watch â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chicken TV.â&#x20AC;?

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I hate to label myself a â&#x20AC;&#x153;country girl.â&#x20AC;?

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to go. Do you know where your keys are? â&#x20AC;&#x153;All our life, so far as it has form, is a mass of habits.â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201C; William James, 1892.

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Another person in our house (who shall remain nameless) did not use the bowl in this manner - did not, in fact, use anything in this manner as it related to keys - and as a result would sometimes spend a frustrated minute or two (or more) searching for said keys before leaving the house.

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Recently, I spent a weekend at home for Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. It had been a while since my last visit home, so the quietness of a small town hit me like a crashing wave. I could sit in my house and not hear a single car, semi, or bus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just complete silence mixed with a few chirps of spring peepers or birds. But this weekend made me realize exactly how small town I really was.

I came home to a new chicken coop at my house. A dozen black hens, one mangy looking rooster with no tail and one eye, and a handful of fresh farm eggs. This was built next to our small patch of woods, next to the small log cabin my dad had built by hand. Later that night, my family and I decided to Aside from the general argument for or against hooks versus bowls for holding keys, I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fairly obChris Wondra vious that this type of system for keeping track of things works. I would also highly recommend it for items like wallets, purses and cell phones.

The power is in the routine. Put something in the same place every time for long enough and it becomes a habit. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even think about it anymore. In fact, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even consciously know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing it. The program just runs in the background, leaving your mind free to work on more important things (like milk and bread inventory, or solving the problem of how to pick up two different kids from two different locations at the same time), and magically your keys end up right where

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As the evening progressed, it was apparent we knew at least 60 percent of the people in the restaurant, including my own aunt and uncle who walked in. We knew the owner, the waitress, stories about the man sitting alone at the bar, the older couple sitting next to us, and had at least some small connection with everyone who was from around the area. With each person we knew that walked in the door, we raised our beer in salute, said hi, and my dad slipped in at least one or two lame jokes.

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When we arrived, we sat down by the VLGH RI WKH Ă&#x20AC;HOG DQG WKH ZLQG ZDV EOXVtering. In a matter of 20 minutes, we had been handed a few blankets, a pair of gloves and a handful of conversations all by people who knew us. On Sunday in church, everyone had heard about

my engagement either through family, my niece spreading it around her kindergarten class, or through Facebook and I received many congratulations.

After that weekend it made me realize the importance of small towns. I spent most of my life running from the life of a small town because I had felt choked or held down by so many barriers and so little opportunities. I ran away from my small town to go to New Zealand for a year, only to be put in an even smaller town. But my experiences of living in the Cities have made me realize the incredible impact community has on a person. I can walk the streets in the Cities, enter a handful of restaurants or stores, go to even my own universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baseball games and nobody would know me personally or say hi or stay to chat for a few minutes. Though I love the convenience and opportunities the cities have to offer, nothing will ever take away the newly emerged love I have for small towns. In this last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case of city versus country, counWU\ KDV Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ ZRQ

they should be â&#x20AC;&#x201C; despite the fact that you have no recollection of putting them there.

We may chuckle at the thought of habits like these because they seem so ... brainless.

But in fact, it is the development of just this type of automatic programing that allows our brains to do so many amazing higherorder things. Without mindless habits, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have to think to remember where we put our keys (or shoes or homework) all the time. And that takes energy.

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What really becomes interesting, however, is when we begin to consider how much of our lives weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve given over to the autopilot. In his book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business,â&#x20AC;? Charles Duhigg cites research done by Duke University that found, â&#x20AC;&#x153; More than 40 percent of the ac-

tions that people perform each day werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actual decisions, but habits.â&#x20AC;?

And although where we put our keys may mean relatively little, over time, the habits we create around what we eat and read, how we spend our free time and money, how often we exercise, to what media we watch and listen, what we say to our kids each night, and how we organize our thoughts and respond to emotional cues plays an enormous role in our longterm health and wellness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; physically, emoWLRQDOO\ DQG Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDOO\ ,QGHHG DV TXRWHG above, our life is a mass of habits.

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Founder of WeTeachWeLearn.org, Chris Wondra is just another Wisconsin public schoolteacher. Find We Teach We Learn on Facebook and Twitter for daily tips on getting the most out of your brain. Email Chris at mrwondra@weteachwelearn.org.

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by Wayne Anderson Special to the Leader OSCEOLA - The growing popularity of local beekeeping got a little larger with 12-year-old George Erickson.

Little George, of Osceola, joined many new beekeepers throughout Northwest Wisconsin this year by building a Ă&#x20AC;QH DSLDU\ DQG EX\LQJ EHHV WZR VWDQGDUG SDFNages) in expectation of producing Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gift to people everywhere: honey.

Chris Lyman of Amery, and vice president of the Balsam Lake bee club, mentored and labored the all-day project with creative architecture and back pain. But in the end, kind Lyman and young George put another lakeside bee yard on the map. All the neighbors with Ă RZHUV DQG IUXLW WUHHV ZLOO JUHDWO\ EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W IURP WKLV new bee addition.

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National Park Service to conduct prescribed burns ST. CROIX FALLS - The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct three prescribed burns in the riverway corridor in the spring of 2013. These burns may take place May 15 - 22, depending on weather conditions. The National Park Service is conducting these SUHVFULEHG Ă&#x20AC;UHV WR LPSURYH SUDLULH DQG VDYDQQD KDELWDW along the St. Croix River.

The areas to be burned are: â&#x20AC;˘ Sterling and Sunrise prairies, 18 and 15 acres, respectively, on the St. Croix River, either side of Sunrise Landing in Polk County. Sites are west of Wolf Creek and across the river from Wild River State Park. These sites are being restored to oak savanna and tall-grass prairie. â&#x20AC;˘ St. Croix River Visitor Center native plant area, one acre located in St. Croix Falls. The site must be burned periodically to maintain and rejuvenate the prairie species. â&#x20AC;˘ Arcola Prairie, 28 acres in Washington County, Minn., adjacent to the St. Croix River and east of Arcola

Trail. This site is just south of the historic Soo Line High Bridge and has undergone several years of prairie restoration.

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50 Years Ago Frederic High School would have a pop concert followed by a dance on May 18, with the Music Masters playing for the dance, which would go till midnight.

The band, madrigal and boys glee club numbers included â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Curtainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Going Up,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Grand Night IRU 6LQJLQJ Âľ ´+DPERRJLH Âľ ´5LIĂ&#x20AC;Q WKH %OXHV Âľ DQG â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Down Yet.â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201C;May 25 would be Poppy Day in Frederic.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Norman Pokorny and Gene Nelson of the state Conservation Department set nets in Bone Lake to catch muskies and â&#x20AC;&#x153;milkâ&#x20AC;? their roe. Results proved there were â&#x20AC;&#x153;record breakersâ&#x20AC;? in the lake, the WZR ELJJHVW Ă&#x20AC;VK FDXJKW EHLQJ DQG SRXQGV ²7KH grand opening of the Milltown Speedway was rained out, sending around 100 die-hard fans home, but they would try another grand opening on Friday, May 17.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The marriage of Judy Marek and Wayne Turnquist, April 6, was announced.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Frederic High School valedictorian was Victoria Asper, and co-salutatorians were Pamela Petersen and Pamela Moore.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Winners of the Woodman speech contest were Bruce Wallin, eighth grade, Frederic, and Jill Hanson, seventh grade, Lewis.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle ShutWOHZRUWK RI WKH )DOXQ DUHD ZDV GHVWUR\HG E\ Ă&#x20AC;UH 7KH parents were in Frederic with their daughter who was in the hospital. Their other two children, ages 9 and 11, were home and ran a mile to the neighbors for help when they noticed smoke.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Community support was raised to ensure a swim program for Burnett County.

Lessons would be offered at Spirit Lake, taught by Elaine DeBrock and Vera Wicklund.

40 years ago Roxan Lidel won the Betty Crocker Homemaker of the Year Award for Siren High School.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The engagement of Dianne Kopplin and Paul Connor was announced.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mr. and Mrs. Ed Almquist, of Siren, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Don Orgeman Jr. was named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list at the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Winners of WKH )UHGHULF 3RSS\ 3RVWHU FRQWHVW ZHUH Ă&#x20AC;UVW 'RQQD Matz, second, Sara Knuf and third, Gayle Svoboda in WKH Ă&#x20AC;IWK DQG VL[WK JUDGH FRPSHWLWLRQ DQG Ă&#x20AC;UVW .DUHQ Marek, second, Junellyn Lundquist and third, Valerie Schaar for the seventh- and eighth-graders.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Two teenagers from Osceola, Dale and Alice Rasmussen, were killed in a car accident which occurred on Hwy. 8 while they were on their way to a dental appointment.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sirenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s valedictorian was Diane Osman, and the salutatorian was Lynn Daniels.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The movie playing at St. Croix Falls was â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Getaway,â&#x20AC;? starring Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Graduates from UW-Eau Claire included Kathy Melin, Grantsburg, and Dale Johnson, Frederic.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Prom king and queen for Webster were Gary Doriott and Cindy Johnson.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;People were still keeping the young exchange students from Wales entertained and feeling welcomed. The excursion picWXUHG LQ WKH /HDGHU ZDV D Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ WULS WR WKH MXQFWLRQ of Cowan Creek and the Trade River, in the Town of Sterling.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Unity Eagles won the River Falls Invitational small school track meet.

20 years ago The Jose Cole Circus was in Luck on May 7 and a picture was featured in this paper of their elephant, waiting patiently on the Luck Elementary School playground for its turn to perform.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Two young people ZHUH FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPHG DW WKH /HZLV 0HPRULDO 8QLWHG 0HWKodist Church on April 25, David Chell and Joy Scanlon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The children from Pilgrim Lutheran in Frederic would perform a play, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cool in the Furnace,â&#x20AC;?at Grace Lutheran, West Sweden, on May 16.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Music awards presented at Frederic High School went to Melissa Wyss, the John Philip Sousa Award, Troy Hackett, the Semper Fidelis Award and the National School Choral Award, and Beth Lundquist and Brenda Hinrichs, Musicianship awards.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Webster High School seniors Adrian Arbuckle and Miki Budge were chosen to receive Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Awards.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;At Siren High School, Sara Blahauvietz won the John Philip Sousa Award and Dale Peterson won the National Choral Award.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Both the Siren boys and girls track teams became conference champs when they won the Lakeland Conference meet at Rice Lake.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Webster High School valedictorian and salutatorian were Marie Zimmer and Heather Ince.

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Contact the library for more information on the summer reading activities and be sure to check us out at our website or on Facebook. )DPLO\ 'D\V ERRN DQG EDNH VDOH SODQV If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re cleaning shelves and closets, please consider donating your gently used books, music and movies to the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Family Days bake/book sale which will be held June 14-15. The sale is sponsored by the )ULHQGV DQG SURĂ&#x20AC;WV JR WR OLEUDU\ VHUYLFHV DQG SURMHFWV Your donations are welcome anytime up to the day of the sale.

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The following summary was taken from the back cover: â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was a successful ad sales rep living and working in Manhattan. He was a homeless, 11-year-old panhandler on the street. He asked for spare change; she kept walking. But then something stopped her in her tracks, and she turned around and went back. And she continued to go back, again and again. They met up nearly every week for years and built an unexpected, life-changing friendship that has today spanned almost three decades.â&#x20AC;? Copies are available at the library and we welcome new members.

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&KHVV FOXE The chess club will meet Monday, May 20, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. )2/ ERRN FOXE The Friends of the Library book club will meet on Wednesday, May 29 at 3 p.m., at the library to discuss local author, Deb Trantonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Fossil Island.â&#x20AC;? Tranton will be on hand for the discussion.

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)UHH WXWRULQJ Free tutoring for all levels K-12 is available on Afterschool Wednesdays. Brittany is a licensed teacher with a strong background in upper-level science, biology and chemistry. She loves a wide range of subjects and is enthusiastic to work with all ages in many topics from math to language to the sciences. Preregistration for tutoring is required. Call 715-483-1777 or email czrostlik@ stcroixfallslibrary.org. $IWHU VFKRRO :HGQHVGD\V Computers, clubs, friends, fun. Kids age 8-plus are invited to meet friends, get homework help and hang out at the library every Wednesday, Sept.-June. Take bus No. 9 down to the library on Wednesday afternoons with a note from your parent or guardian.

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&KHFN RXW WKH ZHEVLWH It has up-to-date information on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening at the library and other useful library tools you can use at home, stcroixfallslibrary.org. Look for us on Facebook.

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mer reading program is a fun way to include reading and related activities into summer family fun. It helps children maintain and improve reading skills and have fun with friends throughout the summer. Registrations forms and a schedule of events are available the library.

Plan to join us for a summer full of fun reading.

3XEOLF XVH FRPSXWHUV The library has computers available for the public to use. The library has free access to the internet and Wi-FI available to folks that have their own laptops and wish to connect to the Internet with them.

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6WRU\ WLPH HYHU\ :HGQHVGD\ PRUQLQJ We offer story time for preschoolers and their caregivers each Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. with books and music and activities. Come and be part of the energy. )UHH ZLUHOHVV DW WKH OLEUDU\ If you have a laptop with a wireless card, bring it to the library to use the free wireless Internet access. Cozy chairs and hot coffee are waiting for you. +RZ WR NQRZ ZKDW ZH NQRZ Find us on Facebook at Frederic Public Library. The Web site is fredericlibrary.org. Email us at library@fredericlibrary.org. Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak St. W., 715-327-4979. Library hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Story time for preschoolers is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

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Battle a librarian, if you dare! .LFNRII SDUW\ IRU \RXWK VXPPHU UHDGLQJ SURJUDP Come in on Friday, May 31, from 1 to 5 p.m., to register. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re kicking off the summer reading program with sidewalk chalk, games and treats. Come in to register and start reading your way to cool prizes.

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Designed for toddlers and preschool-age youth. &UHDWH DQG &RQQHFW This program is held every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and is an all-ages art and social night. A great night for the whole family to choose stories together, to exercise creative energies and to maybe even hear a story or two.

-RLQ WKH )ULHQGV RI WKH 0LOOWRZQ 3XEOLF /LEUDU\ The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. Anyone can be a member and can help in many ways. %XLOGLQJ SURMHFW LQIRUPDWLRQ Stay up to date with information on our website - go to the building projects link in the lower right-hand corner.

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Besides the myriad of books in all genres and reading levels, the library also has oodles of movies, books on audio and even e-books and e-audiobooks.

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Director Greg Heine is looking for community choir members who would like to be a part of the performance. Those interested should be at the school at 6 p.m. to rehearse. Music will be provided.

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BURNETT & POLK COUNTY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Six-Week Group â&#x20AC;˘ June 4 - July 9 Tuesdays 10-11:30 a.m.

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Student talent shines at This Is Why We Sing Concert

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Why do audiences keep coming back to the Grantsburg music departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s This is Why We Sing concerts? To see the talented student musical performances, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why.

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The audience enjoyed performances of popular and show tunes from many different eras, featuring composers from Lerner and Loewe to the Beatles to Avril Lavigne.

The fourth- through sixth-grade afterschool choir, seventh- and eighth-grade choir, ladies swing choir, high school choir, The Travelers, the vocal jazz ensemble, Swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sisters and musical theater state soloists were featured during the concert.

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Weathering the Adventure Triathlon

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Endurance was the word of the day for entrants in the Saturday, May 11, Adventure Triathlon.

The athletes quickly learned not only would they face a test of endurance in the competitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three grueling, continuous sporting disciplines, they also would face whatever nature decided to throw at them at each turn of the race.

The crisp, sunny morning at race start soon turned cloudy with the cool breeze becoming a stiff, cold wind.

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mile ride were greeted by cheering teammates and supporters at the St. Croix River as wind-driven hail pelted down as they headed to waiting kayaks.

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by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Food, comedy, tea, more food and even some live drama were on the menu on at a high tea at the United Pioneer Home in Luck on Monday, May 6, as the Rowdy Red Hat Mamas of the international Red Hat Society converged on the nursing home to spread cheer and do a little celebrating.

The RRHM chapter of the Red Hat Society is celebrating a double whammy of anniversaries, as the chapter turns a decade old, as the society itself celebrates 15 years of good food, fun, fellowship, friendship, frivolity, kindness, mentoring, living large and being of service to oth-

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ers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about nurturing that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;little girl inside all of us,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? declared RRHM Queen Linda Glenn, who led the high tea and program at the nursing home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we could have a chapter here at the home!â&#x20AC;?

The Red Hatters have become a hard-to-deny force of celebration and continue to enjoy life, food, travel and their communities, as often as time allows.

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Learning much at lunch

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The tables were set for a group of inquisitive teens and their knowledgeable dining companions.

Each year Grantsburg High School junior classmen are given the opportunity to talk careers with professional men in the community during the Men of Tomorrow lunch.

The students were paired at tables with their would-be mentors to learn about

careers of interest to them from the men living those jobs every day.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luncheon, held on Wednesday, May 1, at the Crex Convention Center, featured Joseph Huftel, vice president of instructional technology at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College - Rice Lake campus.

Huftel told the young men to choose a career they would enjoy while advising them on the importance of learning to write and speak well.

Huftel also warned the students to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Understand your past counts. Learn from your mistakes and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t repeat them.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never too late to start networking,â&#x20AC;? said Huftel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seek wisdom and understanding from previous generations.â&#x20AC;?

Huftel also spoke to the need to keep up with technological advances, urging them to embrace technology.

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years, and invested in as he sought training. He said there is no doubt they could continue to grow and expand, but Chenal joked that he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just too lazy to make it happen!â&#x20AC;?

Beaudryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Joe Lindberg also discussed the operation and praised Chenalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership and vision, while also giving some of the technical details of the manufacturing and local impact.

Event emcee Dr. Brad Harlander also presented the award for Frederic Volunteer(s) of the Year to Barbara and Glen Meier, who were honored with multiple and numerous accolades for their work in a variety of volunteer programs.

Speakers noted Barb Meierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in the county aging and meals programs as the Frederic Senior Dining Site manager, as well as the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement with 4-H, FFA and numerous volunteering efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were lives changed because of their work,â&#x20AC;? stated Kevin Christenson, who noted the duoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in offering local children farm opportunities they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have otherwise, as involvement in the Quality Meats Program, where those kids offered up their prized livestock for auction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have picked anyone better,â&#x20AC;? he added.

Bremer Bank President Dan Draxler noted Glennâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trusted involvement in the local agricultural community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Glenn is) incredibly connected in the farm community,â&#x20AC;? Draxler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the reason heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been so successful for us.â&#x20AC;?

Harlander also noted Glennâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time

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The Meiers were brief as they explained their volunteering; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love volunteering. I love my kids and I love my community,â&#x20AC;?

Barb Meier said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really about making a stronger community,â&#x20AC;? Glenn Meier said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that simple.â&#x20AC;?

The Citizen(s) of the Year Award went to Tom and Joan Funne, who endured several speakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; joking tales of the duoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s years in Frederic athletics, with former neighbors, players and coaches both praising, thanking and ribbing the couple.

Coach Funneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s banner years as statebound basketball coach remain a strong Frederic historical feat. His leadership and overwhelming defensive style meant there were plenty of squad stories in letters, as well as tales of him adding multiple players to the opposing practice team to prepare his players for anything.

The coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement and commitment extended to the community, golf course, and Lions and Lioness clubs, and neighbors noted how the Funnes helped their players outside the arenas of athletics or school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They took us under their wing (when

new in town),â&#x20AC;? stated former assistant coach Bob Berquist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found that the people who make a difference in your life arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the ones with the best credentials, or who win awards. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the people who make a difference in your life.â&#x20AC;?

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OBITUARIES/CHURCH NEWS Helen Caroline Kratzer

Phyllis Hendricks Phyllis Hendricks, age 76, a lifelong resident of Stone Lake, died on Monday, May 13, 2013, at her daughter Nancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Phyllis was born at home on Dawn Road, just outside Stone Lake, Wis., to parents George and Cora Mikula. After attending Spooner High School, she was united in marriage to Harvey A. Hendricks on Dec. 24, 1954, at the Hendricks home where she would live the rest of her life. After their marriage, the couple farmed their newly renamed Bar H Ranch until 1962, when they opened Bar H Implement on their ranch, at which she worked until last fall when her declining health forced her to stay home. For many years, Phyllis and Harvey would spend winters at their home LQ 6XPPHUĂ&#x20AC;HOG )OD UHWXUQLQJ HYHU\ VSULQJ 3K\OOLV attended the Stone Lake Wesleyan Church, and loved mowing lawn, gardening and canning.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Mary Kay (Cliff) Cooper of Delta, Colo., Roy Allen (Laura) Hendricks of Springbrook, Nancy Ann (Eugene) Slayton of Stone Lake, Marie Ann (Steven) Mickelson of Stone Lake, foster daughter Sandra Miller of Sparta; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Gail (Delma) Mikula of Bloomer; sister, Freda Walter of Stone Lake; sister-inlaw, Grace Mikula of Stone Lake; brother-in-law, Alvin Holman of Shell Lake; special friend, Don Stolp of Eau Claire; and many other extended family.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey A. Hendricks; daughter, Kathy Mae Hendricks; parents, George and Cora Mikula; brother, George Earl Mikula; sisters, June Holman, Joyce Anderson; brothers-in-law, John Anderson and Keith Walter.

Funeral services for Phyllis Hendricks will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. at the Stone Lake WesOH\DQ &KXUFK ZLWK 3DVWRU 7LPRWK\ <RXQJ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ Music will be provided by organist Carol Sheehan and soloist John Boone. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Dahl Funeral Home in Spooner and also from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church on Saturday. Interment will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery next to her husband Harvey. Casket bearers will be Jim Mikula, Tim Mikula, Karl Paffel, Gary Walters, Jon Walters and John Zoellick. Online condolences may be left at dahlfh.com.

Kathleen Ann Leonhardi Kathleen Ann Leonhardi, 58, Danbury, died May 10, 2013, after a year battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Leonhardi; children, Chuck, Joseph and Sarah Hadro; mother, Gladys; sisters, Connie, Suzie, Mary, Judy and Amy; and brother, John.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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We would like to thank the staff at the Continuing Care Center for the care given to our Mom/Grandma while she was a resident these past eighteen months.

Thank you to Dr. Novick, Dr. Vitale, Dr. Radivojevic, The Burnett Medical nurses and ER staff for attending to our Mom/Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medical and comfort needs during her illness.

We would like to thank Faith Lutheran Church of Grantsburg for Pearlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service and for the lunch following. We would like to thank all those who gave memorials, flowers and cards. Pearlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family was very comforted by everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prayers, thoughts, hugs and kind words.

We greatly appreciate all of you caring for us during this very sad and difficult time.

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On May 9, 2013, Helen Caroline Kratzer â&#x20AC;&#x153;passed over into glory land.â&#x20AC;? She loved playing the organ/piano and so, many hymns have been going through our minds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, how she loved Jesusâ&#x20AC;? with all her heart and soul. Recalling hymns even became part of her everyday update on Facebook.

Helen Caroline Gust was born July 1, 1935, on the family dairy farm in Stratford. She was the ninth of 10 children of Otto and Johanna Gust.

Helen married Alvin Frederick Kratzer on Dec. 27, 1956.

They had three children, Paul Alvin, Verne Michael and Wendy Jo. Helen earned her bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which helped fuel her unending love for teaching.

Helen knew â&#x20AC;&#x153;when the roll was called up yonder,â&#x20AC;? she would see the face of her beloved husband, Alvin Frederick Kratzer, who went on before her in August 2004.

As mom, Helen taught her children to â&#x20AC;&#x153;have a little talk with Jesusâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;lean on his everlasting arms.â&#x20AC;? As a mom-in-law, Helen reminded us that God is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty.â&#x20AC;? As grandma, Helen would remind them to â&#x20AC;&#x153;trust and obey, for thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no other way.â&#x20AC;? As great-grandma, Helen wanted them to know â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jesus loves you, this I know.â&#x20AC;? As a sister, Helen knew they would all someday â&#x20AC;&#x153;gather at the river, where bright angel feet have trod.â&#x20AC;? As Aunt Helen, she had many â&#x20AC;&#x153;precious memoriesâ&#x20AC;? with her nieces and nephews.

To anyone who she met in person or became close friends with through being a Facebook gamer buddy, Helen wanted them to know that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jesus, name above all names, beautiful Savior, glorious Lord,â&#x20AC;? was a part of her life in every way.

Being a teacher was an important part of Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life.

If she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to school with you in Stratford, she had your children in her kindergarten class and even your grandchildren. Although Helen retired from teaching in 1990, her work was never over. Upon retirement, Helen taught at a New Tribes Mission school in Colombia, South America. Helen also worked in the AWANA Clubs, at her local church in Stratford, in Webster, and even in Texas where she spent some winters, as a Sparky leader, where she loved listening to little ones recite memory verses. Everyone who knew her was blessed by her lessons, as she continued to teach until the day she died.

Many lessons were learned through the teaching of Helen Kratzer, from the names of the myriad of birds that she sighted and in her personal collection in the freezer, along with great words to use in Scrabble and later in Words With Friends.

Helen enjoyed every part of deer season while living on Pike Lake in northern Wisconsin.

Helen died with grace and trusted her heavenly father through her endurance with pancreatic cancer.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Johanna Gust; siblings and their spouses, John and Goldie Stick, Edward and Gertrude Gust, Otto â&#x20AC;&#x153;Redâ&#x20AC;?

Gust Jr. and Peg; and her brothers-in-law, Fritz Engel and Paul Acheeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; and her great-grandbaby, Vladimir Nathaniel White.

Helen is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Ruth Kratzer of Federal Way, Wash.; son, Verne Kratzer of Eau Claire; daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Roy Witherspoon of Eau Claire; grandchildren, Joshua and Nicole Delaney, Brandon and Becky Kratzer, Katrina Kratzer, Britta Kratzer, Jeremiah Kratzer, Caleb Kratzer and Wade Kratzer; great-grandchildren, Kennedy Delaney, Braxtin Kratzer, Landon Delaney and Lexi Delaney; siblings and spouses, Marge and Larry Toelle, Bill and Irene Gust, Joyce Engel, Phyllis and Gordy Knutson, Edie Acheeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Wally and Pat Gust.

Special words of thanks copied from Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to Wendy and Roy who held it altogether since early October and I praise them highly. The glue is all the prayers and encouragement by all whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve faithfully prayed, called; written, etc. love.â&#x20AC;? Special words from Helen, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strength ... comfort ... healing ... friendship ... these are my thoughts for you all.â&#x20AC;?

A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 11, at First Baptist Church, Webster, with Pastor Tim Quinn RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ 0XVLF ZDV SURYLGHG E\ -XOLH 0DFNH ,QWHUment was at the Viola Lake Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster.

Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.

FRP ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV +HOHQ ZRXOG ORYH IRU \RX WR GRnate to the care of Treyden John Kurtzweil, a 10-monthold born to a young couple from Stratford, Wis., who was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia on Sept. 5, 2012. Helen had followed his story since day one on Facebook, even asking how Treyden was when she could no longer get on the computer. Treyden is the JUDQGVRQ RI RQH RI :HQG\¡V Ă&#x20AC;UVW FKLOGKRRG IULHQGV DQG has family ties with Brandon and Becky Kratzer and Josh and Nicole Delaney. The address for The Treyden Kurtzweil Medical Fund Stratford State Bank, c/oTreyden Kurtzweil 307 N. Weber Ave., Stratford, WI 54484.

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UMC VBS schedule Area United Methodist churches to hold VBS BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Save the date for the following area United Methodist churches vacation Bible school dates. Siren United Methodist will hold their VBS Sunday, June 16, through Tuesday, June 18; Lewis, Wednesday, June 19, through Friday, June 21; Danbury, Sunday, June 23, through Tuesday, June 25; and Webster, Wednesday, June 26, through Friday, June 28. All times are 5:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:30 p.m. Registrations will be Wednesday, June 5, from 5-7 p.m. at each church. For questions or more information, please contact Mary Yambrick at 715-349-5660, Cherie Fischer at 715-349-7853 or Pastor Gil White at 715-416-2977. - submitted

Summer fun offered at Peace Lutheran DRESSER - Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser is offering three different opportunities this summer for children and youth entering grades kindergarten through ninth grade.

Children entering grades kindergarten through third grade are invited to HayDay: Growing in Friendship with Jesus! vacation Bible school on Wednesday afternoons from noon until 4:30 p.m. on June 12, June 19 and June 26. Cost is $15 and includes lunch, fun with Luther Point staff and all activities.

Children entering fourth through sixth grade are inYLWHG WR 6XPPHU 6SODVK DQ DIWHUQRRQ SURJUDP Ă&#x20AC;OOHG with Bible learning, fun projects and an opportunity to OHDUQ D OLIHWLPH VNLOO JHRFDFKHLQJ DUWV FRRNLQJ Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ or photography). Summer Splash will meet on Wednesday afternoons from noon until 4:30 p.m. on June 12, June 19 and June 26. Cost is $24 and includes lunch, fun with Luther Point staff and all activities.

Youth entering seventh through ninth grade are invited to Summer Stretch, an all-day event with community service projects in the morning and fun, fellowship activities in the afternoon. Summer Stretch will meet Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m., beginning July 11 through Aug. 1. Cost is $90 and includes all events, Valley Fair tickets, lunches, snacks, transportation and T-shirts.

Registration forms for vacation Bible school, Summer Splash or Summer Stretch can be found online at SOFGUHVVHU RUJ RU FDOO WKH FKXUFK RIĂ&#x20AC;FH DW Registrations and deposits are due Friday, May 24. - from Peace Lutheran Church

Webster/Siren area After 5 dinner meeting set WEBSTER - The Webster/Siren After 5 will be having a dinner meeting on Monday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church in Webster. The special feature will be a presentation by Joyce Highstrom, Siren, about how important food shelves are for local communities. Ladies are encouraged to bring food item(s) that will be donated to Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry Food Shelf. Jodie Sellers, Lakeville, Minn., will sing and speak.

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Thank you to everyone for the cards, flowers, gifts, memorials and especially for helping us celebrate Curtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life.

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Thank you for all your support, prayers, love, hugs, cards, phone calls, food etc. in the loss of Debra J. Lysdahl (daughter & daughterin-law). Please keep Kevinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family in your prayers.

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Wayne Gordon Redman

Violet Marie Thompson

Doris Ellen Nelson was born in Page, N.D., on April 7, 1919, to Arthur and Ora Coen. She was the youngest and last surviving sibling of nine children.

The family moved to Luck when she was 7 years old.

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After graduation from high school, she trained and worked as a hairdresser. She married Maxwell Nelson on May 18, 1946, after he returned from Europe where he served in the Army during World War II. Doris enjoyed all kinds of music and taught herself to play piano. She also played the ukulele and the organ, and sang in quartets, trios and church choirs over the years. She loved the Lord and served in many church activities. She was also a member of the hospital auxiliary in Osceola. She loved to crochet and knit. She made countless numbers of baby hats and afghans for charitable organizations, as well as hand-sewn baby quilts.

She loved gardening and was well-known for her EHDXWLIXO Ă RZHU EHGV 'RULV ZDV DOVR IDPRXV IRU KHU four-mile walks that continued well into her 80s.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Maxwell, on Sept. 26, 2001.

She is survived by her son, Linden Nelson (Mary) of 0DUVKĂ&#x20AC;HOG GDXJKWHU 0RQLFD :ROWHU 'DQLHO RI 2VFHROD granddaughter Jennifer Wintle (James) of Alexandria, Va.; grandson, Lindy Nelson (Michelle) of Philadelphia, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17, 10 a.m., at Hope Evangelical Free Church in Osceola. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be with husband Maxwell at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Grandstrand Funeral Home of Osceola was entrusted with arrangements.

Violet Marie Thompson, 95, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg.

She was born at home on the farm in the Bass Lake Community near Grantsburg on Sept. 20, 1917, to Amanda (Moan) and Martin Thompson. She was baptized Dec. 2, 1917, DQG FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPHG -XQH DW %HWKany Lutheran Church where she was a lifelong member. Violet attended Bass Lake School. She helped her folks on the farm, did domestic work, worked at Stokelyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and worked Saturdays as a cleaning custodian in the Frederic Schools for 30 years.

Violet enjoyed baking and embroidery. She was active in church, circle and quilting. These DFWLYLWLHV EHFDPH PRUH GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW DIWHU VKH GHYHORSHG PDFular degeneration in 1996.

Violet was preceded in death by her parents, Amanda (Moan) and Martin Thompson; brother, Stanley; sisters, Mabel Streed, Myrtle Streed and Hazel Larson; nephew, Steven Larson; and grand-nephew, Eric Munson.

She is survived by her sisters, Muriel Petersen and Fern Thompson; nieces, Janice (Keith) Olsen, Marilyn (Jay) Meador and Linda (John) Munson; nephews, Jerry (Carol) Streed, Tom (Andrea) Streed and Larry (Liz) Petersen; many grand- and great-grandnieces and nephews.

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by Larry Petersen and John Munson, and the organist was Linda Dahl. Interment took place at Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg following the service. Pallbearers assisting were Jerry Streed, Tom Streed, Larry Petersen, John Munson, Bryce Anderson and Ross Olsen.

Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com. Please continue to check this website for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475.

James â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimâ&#x20AC;? Childs, 80, passed away peacefully surRowe Funeral Home of Frederic has been entrusted rounded by family on May 2, 2013, at the VA Medical with funeral arrangements.

Center, Minneapolis, Minn.

Jim was born on June 5, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth Newman and Arnold Childs and also his stepfather, Monroe Shirley M. Kellogg (nee Smith) of Columbia Heights, Peterson, grandparents, aunts and uncles. He spent his Minn., passed away Feb. 3, 2013, at the age of 82. She was youth in Webster, as his parents owned and operated preceded in death by husband, John Kellogg; and son, several resorts, including The Log Cabin Inn on Dev- Donald Kellogg; parents, Warren and Leah Smith; and ils Lake, now the Herzl Camp. He attended Webster three brothers, Lyle, Grover and Gordon Smith. She is Schools where he excelled in athletics playing football, survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. A gravebaseball and basketball. After serving in the Navy during side service will be held at the Lorain Cemetery in Clam the Korean War, he pursued his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Falls on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. degrees in education, and upon teaching a few years in Osseo, he spent the remainder of his career as a school administrator in Little Falls and Hopkins, Minn., retiring in 1992. He attended the University of Sussex in Brighton, England, one summer as well as participating in an Patricia A. Anderson, 67, Danbury, died May 10, 2013. administrator swap in Denmark. As much as Jim was Patricia was born in Dover, Del., on Sept. 11, 1945, to Wilan outdoorsman, he was also a conservationist. He was liam and Margaret Timmons. elected to the state of Wisconsin Conservation Congress She is survived by her son, Jerry (Chris) Tiller; sister, and served for many years during his retirement. He was Connie (Chuck) Houman; grandchildren, Ashley and a member of the Migratory Committee which assisted Nick; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and the DNA in determining the waterfowl seasons and bag friends. limits.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Jim married Kay D. Forest on March 30, 1963. He A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June is survived by his wife, Kay D.; sons, James and John 22, 2013, at 1 p.m., at Houmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Arrangements were (Kasey) Childs; grandchildren, Hunter, Dylan, Connor entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home. and Taylor; along with daughter-in-law, brothers-inOnline condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com laws, sisters-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

He was passionate about the love of his life, Kay D., KLV VRQV JUDQGFKLOGUHQ RXU FRXQWU\ KLV FKRVHQ Ă&#x20AC;HOG RI HGXFDWLRQ KXQWLQJ DQG Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ DV ZHOO DV WKH 0LQEsther Prokop, 87, of St. Croix Falls, passed away on nesota Vikings and chocolate malts. He will be missed so very much and will be remembered for his great zest Monday, May 13, 2013 at the St. Croix Good Samaritan for life. A Celebration of Life Memorial Tribute took Center in St. Croix Falls.

The funeral service for Esther will be on Monday, May place on Wednesday, May 15, at Lakeside Community 20, at 11 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Croix Lutheran Church, Webster. Private interment will occur at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Falls.

Visitation for Esther will be held on Sunday, May 19, Spooner.

Arrangements entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral from 4 to 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church and again Home, Webster. Online condolences can be offered at on Monday one hour prior to the service at the church.

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Wayne Gordon Redman, 79, of Onalaska, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born Oct. 14, 1933, to Gordon and Jessie (Van der Hoek) Redman. He married Arla Jean Stannard Aug. 20, 1955, in Sparta.

Wayne enjoyed playing and watching baseball, including the Brewers and the La Crosse Loggers. He also enjoyed the Green Bay Packers and the UW Badgers, but mostly, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

After working many years in accountant and controller positions for manufacturing companies in Sparta and Luck, Wayne opened his own bookkeeping and tax practice in Frederic in the early 1980s. His practice grew to over 400 clients who became another family to him Wayne is survived by his wife, Arla Jean; daughters, Theresa (Charles) Goodman and Linda (John) Sullivan; son, Stephen (Laura) Redman; grandchildren, Katie, Nate, Abbi, Matthew, Adam, Alex, Quinn, Casey, Kylee, Hailee, Henry and Sam; great-grandchildren, Charley Jean, Delia, Pearce, Josie, Wyatt and Dylon; sister, Carol Schultz; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family would like to thank the care providers of the Gundersen Health System, especially the staff on 4 Center and in the hospice area, Dr. Michael Henry and the gastroenterology staff, Dr. Erik Gundersen, Pastor Jason Stanton and Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz. Also, thank you to the family, friends and volunteers for their care and support.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 17, at 11 a.m., at First Lutheran Church, 410 Main St., Onalaska.

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Kathleen Ann Leonhardi Kathleen Ann Leonhardi, 58, Danbury, died May 10, 2013, after a year battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Leonhardi; children, Chuck, Joseph and Sarah Hadro; mother, Gladys; sisters, Connie, Suzie, Mary, Judy and Amy; and brother, John.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Gerald E. (Jerry) Nelson Gerald E. (Jerry) Nelson, 81, a longtime resident of Siren, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2013, at Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center and under the care of Regional Hospice.

Jerry was born Aug. 14, 1931, in Kloten, N. D., to Carl and Beatrice Nelson.

Jerry was united in marriage to Loretta (Johnson) of Grey Eagle, Minn., on Oct. 8, 1952, in St. Cloud, Minn.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1952 and was deployed to Korea from 1953 to 1954. Shortly after returning, they moved to Grand Rapids, Minn., where he discovered his SDVVLRQ IRU Ă \LQJ DQG EHFDPH D SLORW FURS GXVWLQJ FKDUter, seaplane, instructor, etc). In 1964, he and his family moved to Siren where he was employed as a pilot inspecting power lines for Burnett County Flying Service.

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Jerry is survived by his wife, Loretta, of nearly 61 years; three children, Christine, Tim (Margo Melting-Nelson) and Tom; precious grandsons, Joshua and Lucas; sister, Jane Baker; brothers, Robert and Edward (Buzz); many relatives and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and daughter-in-law, Kris (Tenley) Nelson.

A funeral service will be held Friday, May 17, at 11 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment, with military honors, to follow at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16, at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com. Memorials preferred in lieu of Ă RZHUV

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CHURCH NEWS to make sure the windows remained clear so ships could see the light shining through them. Back then, the lights were fueled by whale oil or other kinds of oil.

The burning oil caused a buildup of soot and smudge on the glass prisms of the light and on the windows surrounding the lantern room. Later, kerosene was usedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a much cleaner fuel, but not so clean as to disband the daily chore of cleaning the glass.

All keepers had to adhere to a manual demanding that absolutely nothing should hinder them from cleaning the windows. In case of illness, accident, or even death, a keeperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife or assistant must assume that duty.

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Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distance may be more damaging to son than he realizes Q: My father didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t offer me much in the way of affection or emotional support, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m implementing this same style of fathering with my boy. Though I realize this approach might be softened, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m convinced it will ultimately make him tough and spur him on to achieve more than he otherwise would. What do you think?

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communicate genuine love for your son and validate his manhood by encouraging him to follow his natural bent and develop his own unique God-given talents. If heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a born musician, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t force him to play football. Or if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather turn a wrench than crack a book, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect him to become a Rhodes Scholar.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all well and good to talk about the importance of being strong and learning to overcome obstacles. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d suggest that life is capable of giving your son all the adversity he needs without any help from you. Your role is to get on his team and help him face the opposition with FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQFH ,QVWHDG RI DGGLQJ WR WKH SUHVsure, stand beside him as an encourager, comforter, cheerleader and friend. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Q: My friend and her husband are divorcing, and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s asked my husband to provide counseling and advice. I think she should be getting support from another woman, but he feels he should help

â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.â&#x20AC;?

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veranceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to remove the smudges. Nothing should keep us from being the bright light God requires of us, a light that will draw others to him. With a pure heart, we need to show love constantly, doing good while praising and thanking God even in the midst of adversity. When we take our lighthousekeeping job seriously, we will be blessed with Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s peace and joy.

Lord, forgive us when we forget to ask you to clean up the smudges of our spiritual light.

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her. What do you think?

Dr. Greg Smalley, executive director of marriage and family formation: Your question reminds me of a story I read DERXW D JURXS RI 1HZ <RUN Ă&#x20AC;UHĂ&#x20AC;JKWHUV who had been charged with caring for WKH ZLGRZV RI IDOOHQ Ă&#x20AC;UHĂ&#x20AC;JKWHUV IROORZing the 9/11 tragedy. Sadly, although they had accepted the assignment with honorable intentions, within two years up to a dozen had left their wives and families for the women they were asked to help support.

The point: Even if your husband is gifted with unusual wisdom, and even if your friend genuinely values his opinion, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still vital to maintain proper boundaries in marriage. To put it more bluntly, you and your husband need to protect your own relationship. As we see it, the kind of help your friend needs requires a level of intimacy and trust that simply isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appropriate between a woman and a man who isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t her spouse. A mature, wise and caring woman would be in a far stronger position to relate to all that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiencing at this moment. If she really wants his input, invite her to come over and talk with the two of you sometime.

One last thought before closing. As a man of integrity and good sense, your husband needs to realize that he earned this good reputation by setting reason-

able boundaries. If he wants to hold on to it, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to have to maintain those boundaries and keep those fences in good repair. Our advice to both of you is to get on the same team and do everything you can to prevent this from driving a wedge between you. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Focus on the Familyâ&#x20AC;? radio program, and a husband and father of two.

Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, co-host of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Focus on the Family,â&#x20AC;? author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com. Copyright 2012 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995.

International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Distributed by Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106; 816-581-7500. This feature may not be reproduced or distributed electronically, in print or otherwise, without written permission of Focus on the Family.

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC 605 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Senior Pastor Gary Russell Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Meeting in homes.

Elder: Cliff Bjork, 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH 1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS) Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Pastor Paul Peterson, Cell # 715-566-3758 Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. Worship - 8:30 a.m,; Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sun. Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.; Education Hr. 9:40 a.m.; Traditional Service 10:45 a.m.; BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; Office - 715-472-2535 Pastor - 715-472-8153, 9 a.m. Adult Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS) Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. christlutheranpipelake.com CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC) Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt, 218-371-1335 715-327-4461 Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion 1st Sun. FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG Mark Hendrickson, Interim Pastor, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Trad. Wor. - 8:30 a.m.; Cont. Wor. - 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, cushingparish.org 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Worship & Holy Communion - 9 a.m.; GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA 877 190th Ave., CTH G, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun. of each month GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN Phone 715-327-4340, 715-416-3086, 715-327-8384, Pastor Theresa Riewestahl Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter - 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791; Pastor Bill Schroeder (June-Aug.) Sun. Worship 9 a.m. w/communion (Sept.-May) Sun. Worship 10 a.m. w/communion; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, cushingparish.org Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN Pastor Ralph Thompson - 715-472-8424; 510 Foster Ave. E.; Office 715-472-2605; lucklutheran.org (Sept.-May) Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN Pastors Mel Rau & Maggie Isaacson 113 W. Main St.. W., 715-825-2453 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 newhopelutheranchurch.org 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gâ&#x20AC;?

Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER Pastor Jody Walter Church Phone 715-327-8608 Sun. Wor. - 8:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays facebook/OurRedeemerWebster PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA) 2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Andrea Fluegel Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Paul Peterson 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN (Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sunday Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LUTHERAN - LCMC 1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; Email: leslie56@centurytel.net SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA 10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-8223001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA 300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sun. Wor. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Summer, 9 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

Fellowship 11 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sept. 16, 2012 - June 2, 2013 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Communion first & third Sunday of the month YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN 1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra, Myron Carlson and Danny Wheeler Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (LCMC) 5 miles E. of Frederic on W, 2 miles south on I; Church: 715-472-8660 Pastor Mike Fisk, 715-417-0692 Sunday Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS ) Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sunday Wor. 8 & 10 a.m.; Thursday Wor. 7 p.m.

Communion - 1st & Last Sunday ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE Pastor Theresa Riewestahl 715-327-8384, 715-416-3086 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sunday School - Adults - 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST 7520 Water St., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER 26503 Muskey Ave., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor, Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m., Sun. Worship - 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST htslumc@gmail.com 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST 3482 115th St., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST osceolawiumc.org; oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Kathy Huneywell Sunday Early Risers Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Serv. - 10 a.m.; Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC 100 Linden Street, Frederic Pastor â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freddieâ&#x20AC;? Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Serv. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST 24025 1st Ave. So., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Wor. - 10:15 a.m.

(Nursery available) TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome SIREN COVENANT Pastor Ken Sohriakoff 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE Pastor Dan Pearson Sunday School 8:45 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. William Brenna, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Sunday 8:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH Pastor - Father Frank Wampach 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Sat. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES Balsam Lake Rev. John A. Drummy; Pastor - 715-405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8 a.m., Thurs. 9:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC Fr. Louis Reddy, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG Fr. Louis Reddy, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.

ST. ANNE PARISH Rev. Andy Anderson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Pastor Father Frank Wampach, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10 a.m., Wed. 5:30 p.m. (Sept.-May), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 North Keller Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 10:30 a.m.

Mass Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC Rev. William Brenna 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-2243 Masses: Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA) Pastor Bruce Tanner, 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery, 715-268-2176 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Morning Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th St., Osceola Pastor Dave Williams Morn. Wor. 10 a.m.; Sun. Schl. Sept.-May 8:45 a.m.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church & Nursery provided TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL FREE Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. 1816 108th St., CTH I Pastor Gabe Brennan, 715-857-5411 eastbalsam.org Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:30 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sun. School - 10 a.m.; Wor. Service - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY 131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; fbcamery.org; Email: churchoffice@fbcamery.org Reg. office hours: Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Associate Pastor Sun. Serv.: 9 a.m.; All ages Sun. Schl. 10:30 11:30 a.m.; Nursery available FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN 715-689-2125 or 715-689-2156 Brian Krause, Lead Pastor Steve Ward, Assoc. Pastor of Visitation Sun. School (all ages) 9:30 a.m.; Church Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Assoc. Pastor Dan Mielke Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER Church Phone 715-866-4111 Pastor Tim Quinn Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m (Nursery provided) GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cure for the Common Churchâ&#x20AC;?

722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG 716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST Pastor David Prince 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET 231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER 1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Wor. 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago City, MN; holyx.net Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY 7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Adult Bible Serv. 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2390 CTH A, 1/8 mi. east of A&H intersection Pastor Tryg Wistad, 715-635-9222 crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church: K to 6th Grade NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY 201 Hwy. 35, Dresser (formerly The Boulevard) Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982; Office 715-417-0945 Sunday Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Nursery available.

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastor Scott Petznick Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

NORTHERN PINES QUAKER MEETING 715-866-5016 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CENTER 2600 65th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-5645 Chaplain Alan Hagstrom alan.hagstrom@myomc.org MyOmc.org/specialtyserv 1chapel.php Monthly 10-min. chapel service Thurs. 11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday, 10 a.m. in the St. Croix Falls Library community room.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN 1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Senior Pastors Paul and Sonja Hanson Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

Worship and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

ST. PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COMMUNITY CHURCH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Faith on Purposeâ&#x20AC;? (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-553-1800, Pastor Rick VanGundy Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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was an excellent â&#x20AC;&#x153;being thereâ&#x20AC;? experience for the Frederic students and a lot of fun.

On the way home from the play, the group stopped at Franconia Sculpture Park in Taylors Falls, Minn., for lunch and explored the sculptures.

This was all made possible with funds from PolkBurnett Operation Round-Up and the work of the Frederic Elementary PTO. Thanks to everyone that helped make this possible.

To conclude the unit of study, the Frederic Elementary students will be parading in Frederic on Thursday, May 16, to showcase all they have learned. The parade will start at 1:30 p.m. from the elementary school, down Lake Street south to the fountain, west on Oak Street (Main) with a stop in front of Comforts of Home, then continue on Oak with a stop at the depot. Come out and see the parade. - from Frederic Elementary School

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BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Chicken patty, smile fries, raw veggies, dip OR buffalo chicken salad.

BREAKFAST

Combo bar.

WEDNESDAY Tastries.

BREAKFAST

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST Breakfast burrito.

LUNCH Ravioli, bread stick, winter mix OR Oriental salad.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, broccoli, dip, baked beans OR chicken-strip salad.

Pancakes.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Italian dunkers, marinara sauce, green beans OR turkey salad.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, dipper sauce, mixed veggies OR beef taco salad.

LUNCH Whole-grain cheese fries, marinara sauce, salad, sliced carrots, mixed fruit.

LUNCH Turkey stacker, pasta salad, fresh veggies, dip ice-cream bar, mandarin oranges.

LUNCH Taco salad with fixings, whole-grain baked rice, black beans, refried beans, pineapple tidbits.

LUNCH Roasted chicken, waffle fries, corn, bread basket, fresh strawberries.

LUNCH Chicken burger with fixings, chips fresh veggies, dip, applesauce.

LUCK

BREAKFAST Yogurt, cheese stick.

LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Baked ham OR PBJ Uncrustable, au gratin potatoes, steamed carrots, salad greens, applesauce, melon.

BREAKFAST Biscuits and gravy.

LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Nacho supreme, tortilla chips OR yogurt, bread stick, pinto beans, salad greens, mandarin oranges, apples.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Build your own sub OR PBJ Uncrustable, chips, steamed corn, salad greens, fresh veggies, pear sauce, banana.

BREAKFAST Yogurt parfait.

LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Chicken nuggets OR ham/cheese on a bun, rice blend, steamed broccoli, salad blend, pineapple tidbits, watermelon.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

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BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Chicken, rice, corn, salad, assorted veggies, pears, kiwi & oranges. Alt.: Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

BREAKFAST English muffin with peanut butter, juice and milk.

LUNCH Hamburger on a whole-grain bun, oven potatoes, veggies, lettuce, beans, tropical fruit, apples. Alt.: Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Lunch Brunch: French toast, cheese omelet, sausage, beans, veggies, applesauce, strawberries.

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BREAKFAST Biscuit and gravy, juice and milk.

LUNCH Lasagna, garlic bread, garden salad, peas, peaches, banana. Alt.: Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Mini corn dog, nachos, broccoli, veggies, cinnamon apple slices. Alt.: Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

BREAKFAST Breakfast cookie.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, macaroni & cheese, peas, apple slices. Alt.: Pizza burger.

BREAKFAST Scrambled egg, sausage and toast.

LUNCH Pepperoni pizza, lettuce salad, carrots, peaches. Alt.: BBQ beef on a bun.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Tacos, hard & soft shells, fixings, corn, pineapple, cinnamon rolls.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks.

LUNCH Hot ham and cheese, french fries, baked beans, applesauce. Alt.: Chicken patty.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon rolls, fruit cup.

LUNCH Chicken patty, steamed rice, green beans, pears. Alt.: Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pocket.

LUNCH Hamburger, bun OR PBJ, tater tots, veggies, fruit and milk.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs or PBJ, baked beans, veggies, fruit and milk.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH BBQs and hash browns, veggies, fruit and milk.

BREAKFAST Bagels and cream cheese.

LUNCH Pizza calzones, corn, veggies, fruit and milk.

BREAKFAST Scrambled eggs, sausage and toast.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, rice, veggies, fruit and milk.

LUNCH Salad bar OR country breakfast, strawberries, bananas, fresh fruit.

LUNCH Salad bar OR hamburger hotdish, salad, bread stick, pears, fresh fruit.

LUNCH Salad bar OR cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice OR hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, mandarin oranges, fresh fruit.

LUNCH Full salad bar OR sub sandwich, lettuce, tomato, Sun Chips, pineapple, fresh fruit.

LUNCH Corn dog, salad, broccoli, carrots, Shape-Up, fresh fruit.

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Webster High School spring pop concert full of surprises

by Jean Koelz Leader staff writer :(%67(5Âł&RORUIXO RXWĂ&#x20AC;WV KLJK HQergy songs, â&#x20AC;&#x153;celebrityâ&#x20AC;? guests, and tearful goodbyes marked Webster High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spring concert, an event that is always a little more casual and a lot more fun than other concerts during the school year.

Audience members sit at tables and are served popcorn and punch while students wear brightly colored clothes and wacky accessories in place of the traditional band uniforms or choir robes. Students take a more active role in music selection, too, which makes for a good mix of Top 40 and classic hits. And to keep the mood light, a good bit of theater is thrown in, including skits and slide shows. In between numbers, choir director Jim Muus and band director Julie Strang acknowledge student achievements, say goodbye to departing seniors and dispense awards. Traditionally, the show ends with a misty-eyed student gesture of appreciation for their directors.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert was Friday, May 10. The Webster choir performed Colbie Caillatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brighter than the Sun,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Only Hopeâ&#x20AC;? from the movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Walk to Remember,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jar of Hearts,â&#x20AC;? and an ambitious version of Funâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some Nights,â&#x20AC;? featuring multiple solos. Prior to the last number, Muus announced his retirement to the audience and took the opportunity to thank a number of people (see separate article), then had the choir perform â&#x20AC;&#x153;For Goodâ&#x20AC;? from the Broadway musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wickedâ&#x20AC;? as a way to express his feelings about his experience at Webster.

Band members channeled celebrities including Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel

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and the Blues Brothers to help announce the jazz bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tenth Avenue Freeze-Outâ&#x20AC;? and the high school bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of Joelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Lifeâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Only the Good Die Young,â&#x20AC;? along with a medley of Leiber and Stoller hits, and a Blues Brothers revue. Director Strang awarded band letters and presented senior Matt Smith with the Outstanding Band Student Award. Senior and valedictorian Darren Deal was unable to participate in the concert due to an injury, which was a double disappointment because the band was to perform one of his original compositions and Deal was also given the John Phillip Sousa Award. The Sousa Award recognizes superior musicianship, dependability, loyalty and cooperation.

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Webster choir director Jim Muus retires after 33 years

by Jean Koelz Leader staff writer WEBSTERâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Choir director and crosscountry coach Jim Muus announced his retirement at the annual spring concert on Friday, May 10. Muus thanked a number of people including long-time accompanist Julie Macke, former band director Dan Zimmer and Zimmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Mary (who still do quite a bit of volunteer work for the music department), band director Julie Strang, all the teachers and administrative staff, Muusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wife Terese and two daughters, the parents and the students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so thankful that I got to work with such great people,â&#x20AC;? Muus said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;people I call my friends.â&#x20AC;? He expressed his gratitude to parents, especially for all the care that was shown to him after his stroke a few years back.

Some of those people came up to honor Muus. Zimmer worked with Muus for 23 years, and he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was never a problem between us. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of anyone better to work with.â&#x20AC;? Macke honored Muus for his work with the band as well as the many contributions heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made to the community, including his work with the community choir at Christmas time, his performances with the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quartet Harmonic Balance, and his many years

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In a prepared farewell message, Muus said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just try every year to make a difference in the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives and give them an experience that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look back on and be thankful for.â&#x20AC;? He said the best way to express his feelings about his experience at Webster was for the choir to perform the song â&#x20AC;&#x153;For Good.â&#x20AC;? He asked audience members to listen carefully to the words, and said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been changed for good by being here.â&#x20AC;?

The lyrics include this message, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It well may be that we will never meet again in this lifetime. So let me say before we part, so much of me is made from what I learned from you. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be with me like a handprint on my heart.â&#x20AC;? The standing ovation was the audienceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way of saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The feeling is mutual, Jim.â&#x20AC;?

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Happenings in the Upper StĆ Croix Valley communities

Coming events MAY

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Free health talk at the medical center, topic: Are my feelings normal? 5:30-6:30 p.m., scrmc.org, 800-8283627. â&#x20AC;˘ Seminar on arthritis at the senior center, noon, 715483-1901.

THURSDAY/Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x2DC; Balsam Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Autism support group at the government center, 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Polk-Burnett Bee Association meeting at the justice center, 7 p.m., 715-327-5525.

Webster

St. Croix Falls

â&#x20AC;˘ Burnett County Democrats meeting at Whitetail Wilderness Resort. Dinner 6 p.m., meeting 7-9 p.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ Diabetes support group at the medical center, 6-8 p.m., 715-483-0431.

WEDNESDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x201D; Centuria

Webster

â&#x20AC;˘ Community blood drive at Fristad Lutheran Church, noon-6 p.m., 715-646-2361.

â&#x20AC;˘ Second Harvest food distribution at Connections, noon-5 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Author Carolyn Wedin at the library, 7 p.m., 715-8667697. â&#x20AC;˘ 5th- to 8th-grade concert, 7 p.m.

Grantsburg â&#x20AC;˘ Hazardous waste collection at the fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-noon, 715-635-2197.

FRIĆ & SATĆ /Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x2122; & Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x161;

Webster â&#x20AC;˘ Consider the Conversation at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church, 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Hazardous waste collection at the fairgrounds, 2:30-4:30 p.m., 715-635-2197.

Centuria â&#x20AC;˘ Thrift sale at Holy Trinity Methodist Church on CTH I, Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-noon.

Milltown

THURSĆ & FRIĆ /Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2022; & Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2013;

â&#x20AC;˘ 4-H fundraiser sale at 1842 170th St., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Frederic

Webb Lake

â&#x20AC;˘ Blood drives at St. Luke Methodist Church. Thurs. 17 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-327-8951/8972.

â&#x20AC;˘ Community Club rummage sale and Sat. lunch at the town hall, 8:30 a.m.-?.

FRIDAY/Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x2122; Balsam Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Rescheduled: Pre-K & kindergarten registration at Unity. RSVP at 715-825-2101 ext. 3500.

Siren â&#x20AC;˘ Graduation at the high school, 7 p.m.

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SATĆ & SUNĆ /Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x161; & Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x203A; Grantsburg â&#x20AC;˘ Wildlife experience weekend: Sat. 5 p.m. talk & tour; Sun. 4-7 a.m. & 7-10 a.m. tours at Crex, 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org.

SATURDAY/Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x161; Balsam Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Youth .22 shoot DW WKH ULĂ H UDQJH D P 5873, 715-554-0878.

Centuria â&#x20AC;˘ RSVP for Neil McKenzie Youth Fishing Derby on Deer Lake, Sat., June 9, 715-646-2060.

Dresser â&#x20AC;˘ Yard & garden sale at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ /HJLRQ¡V Ă DJ UHWLUHPHQW FHUHPRQ\ located approximately .2 miles north of Frederic on Hwy. 35. Â&#x2021; 3ODFHPHQW RI Ă DJV RQ 9HWHUDQV JUDYHVLWHV Assist the American Legion at 9 a.m. at the Maple Grove Cemetery.

â&#x20AC;˘ Bird walk at Interstate Park, 7-9 p.m., 715-483-3747.

Trade Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Round/Trade Lake Improvement Association monthly meeting at the Trade Lake Town Hall, 9 a.m.

Turtle Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Spring market day in Village Park, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 715986-4239.

Webster â&#x20AC;˘ Graduation at the high school, 2 p.m.

SUNDAY/Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x203A; Amery â&#x20AC;˘ .LP .MHVHWK EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-268-2792/6502.

Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ Baccalaureate service at the high school performance center, 7 p.m.

Grantsburg

Grantsburg

â&#x20AC;˘ Graduation at the high school, 2 p.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ %XWWHUĂ \ WUHN ZLWK 'HDQ +DQVRQ at Crex, 9 a.m.midafternoon, hanse112@umn.edu.

â&#x20AC;˘ Graduation at the high school, 1 p.m.

Milltown â&#x20AC;˘ Jefferson - LaFollette - Dueholm Dinner at the community center, 5:30 p.m., 715-557-1127.

Siren â&#x20AC;˘ Syren Lilacfest, communitywide sales, breakfast and farmers market, 715-349-8399, 800-788-3164. â&#x20AC;˘ Siren Covenant Church plant & garage sale, 8 a.m.

Spooner â&#x20AC;˘ Master gardeners plant sale at the Ag Research Station, 8 a.m., wimastergardener.org.

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Vendors for Veterans Fundraiser & Shopping Expo at the Legion, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-825-4352.

Luck St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why Mid and Post Tribulation Rapture Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Happen,â&#x20AC;? at the library, 6:30-8 p.m., Paul Van Noy, www.candlelightfellowship.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Breakfast at Legion Post 143, 8 a.m.-noon.

MONDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2019; Centuria â&#x20AC;˘ American Legion Adolph Timm Post 346 meets at 6:30 p.m.

Falun â&#x20AC;˘ Bread distribution at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3-6 p.m.

Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ UW - Superior Chamber Strings & Percussion Ensemble concert at the high school, 7 p.m., 715-327-4223.

Luck â&#x20AC;˘ Polk County Genealogy Society basic class at the museum, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Webster â&#x20AC;˘ Webster/Siren After 5 Meeting at First Baptist Church, 6:30 p.m. RSVP at 715-259-7416.

TUESDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x201C; Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Sjoland Lodge 5-635, Sons of Norway will meet at First Lutheran Church, 6:30 p.m. Note time change.

THURSDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2022; Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Lyme disease support group meeting at Our Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-2856

ONGOING Every Day AA &/or AlAnon, Polk & Burnett counties, 715-931-8262 for time/location. Amery, 715-268-8431, meetings.intheroomscom.

Every Monday Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Balsam Lake old courthouse, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

Baby and Me class - Amery Medical Center, 1-2 p.m.

Moms in Prayer, First Baptist, Amery, 1:30-2:30 p.m., 715-268-5408.

Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Open Topic support group, 6:30 p.m. Call for location, 800-261-7233, Polk County.

Christian 12-Step Recovery group at Faith Lutheran Church, Balsam Lake, 7-8 p.m., 715-566-4215.

Every Tuesday

Clam Falls

Bingo - Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren, 6 p.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

Danbury â&#x20AC;˘ Dairyland Outdoor Veterans Retreat meeting at Fishbowl, 7 p.m.

Frederic

â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday Chat monthly session at the senior center for caregivers. Topic: dementia, 12:30-2 p.m., 877-485-2372, adrcnwwi.org.

Grantsburg

â&#x20AC;˘ Stonecroft Christian Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting at the senior center, 9 a.m., 715-689-2988 for reservations.

Luck â&#x20AC;˘ Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry at Home & Away Ministries. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. $15 cash donation appreciated. Distribution noon-1 p.m., 715-472-2535.

Milltown â&#x20AC;˘ The Compassionate Friends Chapter of the Northwoods meets at Milltown Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715553-1152, compassionatefriends.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Community blood drive at the Milltown Lutheran Church, 12:30-6:30 p.m., 715-472-2445.

Sexual assault support group, Polk County, 800-2617233 for location, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Domestic violence and sexual assault support group, 5:15 p.m. Call for location, 800-261-7233, Burnett County.

Every Wednesday Free playtime with your toddler at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church,10-11:30 a.m., 715-557-0630.

Every Thursday

The Latch breastfeeding support group at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 715-483-0576.

Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10-11:30 a.m.

Every Friday Domestic violence support group, 10-11 a.m. Call for location, 800-261-7233, Polk County.

Every Saturday AA meets at the West Denmark Lutheran Church, rural Luck, 9 - 10 a.m.

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