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Firefighters douse flames coming out of the roof of Siren’s smaller gymnasium, Tuesday morning, May 29. - Photo by Mackenzie Erickson

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Siren superintendent recommends ending school year early in light of damage from a fire Tuesday; meeting set for this Thursday by Gary King Leader editor SIREN - Approximately 475 students and 75 teachers and staff members were evacuated safely Tuesday morning, May 29, after a fire broke out in the small gymnasium of the Siren K-12 School. Students were initially evacuated to the Northwoods Event Center, approximately a block away, while arrangements were made for transportation to take them home. The fire apparently started in an area above a corner of the gym where an airhandling unit and motors are located. A fire alarm alerted school officials, who

immediately ordered the evacuation just before 11 a.m. The blaze spread quickly to a space between the old roof and new roof of the 1952 gymnasium which was remodeled approximately a dozen years ago when 54,000 square feet were added to the school’s K-12 complex. School administrators, school board members and staff met Wednesday morning, May 30, and Superintendent Scott Johnson recommended the school year - which was scheduled to end this Friday, June 1 - be ended early.

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This low-level aerial photo shows the damaged roof of the remodeled 1952 gymnasium of the Siren Schools complex. - Photo by Josh Johnson

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40 years of humor NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - Imagine professional wrestling on public TV, a recreational runner in the Wild West or William Shakespeare playing golf. Local author Buz Swerkstrom imagines all of those and other quirky scenarios in his new book, a 172-page collection of short fictional humor called “Born To Coast And Other Stories.” Swerkstrom, a resident of Atlas, wrote the 30 pieces included in the book over a period of more than 40 years. That helps give the collection a diversity of tone and approach found in few such collections. Several of the oldest, and shortest, stories are in the fractured language “nonsense” tradition of Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear and John Lennon. Parody and satire take center stage in other stories. “Just Like P.T. Barnum’s Blues” is a venture into surrealism, while a few stories are as realistic as wheels are round. The title story, “Born To Coast,” the book’s longest piece, features an outlaw bicycle gang on a weekend outing to a small town. Former St. Croix Falls city Administrator, and poet, Ed Emerson calls it “just a wonderful, wonderful story.” “Born To Coast And Other Stories” is Swerkstrom’s third published book. His first book, “Polk County Places: Impressions and Explorations of Polk County, Wisconsin,” has been praised for its lyrical quality and breadth of scope. His other book is “In The Time of Twelve,” a sequel to Lewis Carroll’s two “Alice in Wonderland” stories with the central character named Alison rather than Alice. “Born To Coast And Other Stories” is available at The Book Nook in Balsam Lake and the Polk County Information Center at St. Croix Falls, as well as at Amazon.com. Swerkstrom, along with local authors Russ Hanson and Ed Emerson, kicked off their sporadic “Magical Fluff Tour.” - with submitted information

MOTO kicks off new season ST. CROIX FALLS - This Friday, June 1, the award-winning Roe Family Singers kick off what is anticipated to be the best Music on the Overlook season yet. From the Twin Cities, Roe Family Singers are considered the Midwest’s No. 1 old-time bluegrass/country/gospel jug band. The band has just released a stunning new album/CD titled “The Owl and The Bat and The Bumblebee.” The release, by husband and wife songwriters Kim and Quillan Roe, outlines how their lives have changed with the arrival of their two daughters. It has 13 original and traditional songs with the Roe Family’s characteristic old-time sound. “They are one of my favorite bands,” says MOTO coordinator Woody McBride. “Their music evokes a pure bloom of the human spirit.” Music on the Overlook is held in downtown St. Croix Falls most Fridays, June through August. - with submitted information

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90-year-old jumps off deck to escape fire Alice Anderson is recuperating after “leap of faith” from 12 feet off the ground by Gary King Leader editor FREDERIC - A Hollywood stunt man has nothing on 90-yearold Alice Anderson who took a leap over the railing of her 12foot-high deck last Thursday afternoon, May 24, as flames shot from her home following a lightning strike. The home and attached garage were burned to the ground, but Anderson is on the mend and doing well, according to her daughter, Judy Anderson, of Star Prairie. Alice suffered a fractured wrist and an ankle injury along with several bruises after landing on the ground, but it could have been a lot worse, noted Judy. “She was on her deck and had the choice of jumping or burning,” Judy said. “She really had no choice. We’re just glad she wasn’t seriously hurt.” Judy said her mother was reading a newspaper when she heard a huge clap of thunder and moments later could sense the air change. She went out on her deck to look around and the influx of air to the house fueled a fire and created thick smoke. She tried more than once to go back through the house to escape, but there was too much smoke. Stairs

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Firefighters douse flames that destroyed the home of Alice Anderson last Thursday, May 24. The deck from which Anderson jumped can be seen in the photo. Firefighters responded to the blaze just before 5 p.m. on the deck had been removed years ago due to problems with bears and her bird feeders. That left one option. On the ground and injured, Alice saw that a passerby had noticed the smoke and had driven up to the house. She told the person to call 911. Frederic firefighters were on the scene within minutes, but there was little to save. They brought the flames under control. Ambulance personnel checked her over, and she’s been to the

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BURNETT COUNTY - On Sunday, May 27, at about 1:30 p.m. Jamie M. Melville, 59, Sheboygan, was northbound on Hwy. 35 in the Town of Meenon when he lost control attemping to make a left-hand turn onto CTH D. The vehicle rolled over in the north ditch of CTH D. The driver reported that the vehicle’s brakes failed, causing the accident. The driver was taken to the hospital for possible injuries. Two other passengers reported no injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene of the accident. - information from the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department ••• SIREN - This weeked is the Wisconsin free fishing weekend. There’s a contest for area kids at the Clam Lake Narrows east of Siren. Sponsored by the Siren Lions Club. The day offers free prizes in a variety of fish categories. The event begins at 9 a.m. - with submitted information. ••• FREDERIC - The Family Pathways Frederic Food Shelf is holding an open house to celebrate its new location next Wednesday, June 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. with presentations at 1:30 p.m. The food shelf is located at 1100 Wisconsin Ave. South. Refreshments will be served as the food shelf recognizes the Otto Bremer Foundation, the Frederic Bremer Bank, the Frederic Ministerial Assocation and the food shelf volunteers. - with submitted information ••• CORRECTION: Contrary to information published recently in a story about the Webster Village Board, the Central Burnett County Fair will not be held July 6, 7 and 8

Trail camera leads to criminal charges by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – A 20-year-old Somerset man was arrested for allegedly breaking into a friend’s home and stealing cash, video game equipment and more, after a series of burglaries led to the homeowners installing a trail camera, usually used for locating deer populations, to catch the perpetrator. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, Jonah Friberg was taken into custody for criminal trespass to a dwelling after he allegedly broke into a home in rural Polk County and stole several hundred dollars in cash and other items. The initial incident occurred back in February, when cash went missing. The homeowners were hit by a break-in a few weeks later, in midMarch, this time noting some video game equipment missing. The owners set up the trail cameras after that break-in, and when they were broken into in mid-May, the camera caught a vehicle license plate which came back registered to Friberg, Somerset. The victims talked with Friberg’s parents, who noted the missing items were found at their home. Friberg denied going into the home, in spite of the photographic evidence proving otherwise, although he did admit to knowing one of the victims. In a later interview, he stated he was at the residence, but did not admit to the thefts. He was charged last week with felony criminal trespass to a dwelling, and appeared before Judge Jeffery Anderson on Tuesday, May 22, where he set a $5,000 signature, with a next court appearance set for June 25.

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Polk County Library Board suggests cuts in services Thinks manager job requirements may be wrong by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer OSCEOLA – The Polk County Library may be classified wrong, some of its services should possibly be closed and qualifications for the job of the library director might have been set too high. These were some of the conclusions reached by the board of trustees of the Polk County Library Federation at a special meeting Wednesday, May 23, at the Osceola Library. The board held a long discussion and seemed to come to a verbal agreement on a number of issues but took no formal votes. The board will meet again in early June. Specifically, the board members expressed agreement that the operation is a library service instead of an actual library, and the library should not be open to the public. They spoke in favor of some of the services but said there might be other ways to provide these services. And they came to a general conclusion that the library director might not need to have a master’s degree in library science. If so, the position could be reclassified at a lower salary, reducing the county’s cost of operating the service.

Six of the seven trustees, John Bonneprise, Edna Bjorkman, Greg Bowman, Duana Bremer, Nate Duprey and Warren Nelson, were present at the meeting. Clear Lake librarian Christine LaFond was also present and made a report on the results of her investigation of the library and a way forward. The salary of library director Colleen Foxwell was a recurring topic during the meeting. “Could one of the local libraries run a library service for $30,000 to $40,000 a year?” Duprey asked. “Yes, absolutely. The library that took on the service wouldn’t pay the head $80,000 a year. Colleen is very expensive.” Bonneprise and Bremer both said that their have heard from county board members that the salary is a major issue in the county supporting the library funding. LaFond said that, from her research, she thinks that the library should never have been called a federation. She said that it is strictly a library service under state statutes. That would mean that the director position should not have been posted as it was. Under the county employment grid, a job requiring a master’s degree is set at a higher pay scale than the position might actually need. Nelson said it might be possible to rede-

fine the director position at a lower wage and still keep Foxwell as the director. While the directors felt that public access to the library on the government center campus should be closed immediately, reducing staff time, they felt that some of the other services, especially the jail books program, should continue in some form. And they spoke in support of the grant writing work that Foxwell does for the county. They thought that the delivery of books to homebound residents might be possible in ways other than by mail. “We need to define who we want to be,” Bowman said. “That will define who we hire. We need to look at our vision. We all agree that we need to look at reduced services, see what we can do and do that well.” The status and funding of the Polk County Library Federation, which provides a number of services to the 10 local libraries in the county and to some county residents, has been under review from the county board. Resolutions to phase out the library came close to passage at board meetings in December and May. The special meeting of the library board was called in response to the latest county board action on May 15 when the board voted to postpone until June taking action on the latest resolution.

Storm brings electrical outages BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - A severe storm moved through northern Polk County and southern Burnett County Sunday night, May 27, with high winds, heavy rain and intense lightning. An electric pole south of Frederic supporting two transmission lines broke during the storm, causing widespread outages. Over 5,300 Northwestern Wisconsin Electric customers lost power, beginning at about 7:30 p.m. The most affected areas were Frederic, Siren, Grantsburg and surrounding towns. Power to the Grantsburg area was restored about 9:40 p.m., and power to the Siren area was restored about 10:30 p.m.

Frederic had to wait until about 11:30 p.m. before power was restored there, although crews worked through the night and into Memorial Day to restore power to individual customers. Crews will continue to work through the week to repair damaged equipment. NWE customers can call 800-261-1200 with questions or concerns. The pole carrying transmission lines caused outages to Polk-Burnett Electric Coop customers as well. Approximately 6,500 co-op members were affected by outages. Power was restored to co-op members by 9:40 p.m. A second outage that lasted less

than 17 minutes effected 5,200 members. Steve Stroshane, operations and engineering manager from Polk-Burnett Co-op, explained that the transmission system is integrated between utilites. The problem on the NWE transmission system affected Dairyland’s transmission system from which Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op’s substations are served. Other than the large transmission outage, Polk-Burnett Co-op experienced only minor outages from the weather. - Sherill Summer with information from NWE and Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op

Unemployment rate drops in area counties Drop in rate normal for this time of the year by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - The preliminary April unemployment rates for county and cities were released last week. There were 71 out of 72 counties with lower unemployment rates in April compared to March. Dane County has the lowest unemployment rate at 4.4 percent. Menominee County has the highest unemployment rate at 15.9 percent. Iron County was the only county with an increase in April compared to March. All 12 metro areas and 31 out of 32 municipalities with at least 25,000 residents also have lower unemployment rates in April compared to March. Mount Pleasant was the exception. Unlike some months when the drop in the unemployment rate seemed more to do with a drop in the size of the labor force (the labor force counts those who were looking for work or were employed but not those who stop looking for work) than the residents employed, April’s drop in the unemployment rate was largely because more residents were employed in April than March. There were 18,200 more statewide with 2,838,100 employed in April compared to 2,819,900 in March. The size of the labor force also dropped over the same time frame by 5,700 with 3,044,000 in the labor force in April compared to 3,049,700 in March. The state’s not-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.8 percent in April compared to 7.5 percent in March. Nationally the not-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 7.7 in April compared to 8.4 percent in March. The jobs numbers have been much debated in the recall election, with both sides using different, and often conflicting, numbers. With so many different numbers cited, it is easy to question the source of the numbers. This article uses information from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development for the state and metro numbers

and the state’s Workforce and Labor Market Information System or WORKnet for numbers for Burnett, Polk and Washburn counties. To gain a perspective on the unemployment drop from March to April, data was gathered from the last several years from Burnett, Polk and Washburn counties. In Burnett County, for example, there has been a significant drop in the unemployment rate between March and April for the last five years. In most years, there is even a bigger drop in the unemployment rate between April and May. The rate continues to drop until September or October until the unemployment rate reverses course and rises throughout the winter, peaking in January, February and March. Much of the seasonal flow in the unemployment rate is adjusted for in seasonally adjusted numbers. Unfortunately, only notseasonally adjusted numbers are availible at WORKnet for the counties. For consistency’s sake, not-seasonally adjusted numbers are used throughout this reporting. In Burnett County the unemployment rate dropped from 9.6 percent in March to 8.4 percent in April. There were 83 more employed residents in April compared to March, 7,243 (April) from 7,160 (March.) There were 16 less residents in the labor force in April compared to March, 7,908 (April) from 7,924 (March.) Last year in Burnett County, unemployment dropped from 11.0 percent in March 2011 to 9.7 percent in April 2011. The unemployment rate continued to drop to 9.1 percent in May 2011 and bottomed out at 7.6 percent in October 2011. Last year there was a gain of 138 jobs from March to April, with 7,270 (March 2011) to 7,408 (April 2011.) As you can see, there were 165 more employed residents last year’s April. The labor force rose last year between March and April by 32 residents, 8,172 (March 2011) to 8,204 (April 2011). There were 296 more residents in the labor force last year’s April. Going back further, the unemployment rate dropped from 8.8 percent to 7.4 percent from March 2008 to April 2008. There were 7,170 employed residents in April 2008.

There are 73 more employed residents now than in April 2008. In Polk County, the unemployment rate dropped from 9.3 percent in March to 8.1 percent in April, but there were 215 more residents working in March compared to April, with 21,811 (March) to 21,596 (April.) As can be expected when both the number of employed and the unemployment rate drop, the number in the labor force also dropped, from 24,058 (March) to 23,497 (April), a total of 561 less in the labor force. Last year, the Polk County unemployment rate dropped from 9.9 percent in March 2011 to 8.8 percent in April 2011. The rate continued to drop to 8.2 in May 2011 and bottomed out at 7.2 in November 2011. Last year’s drop in unemployment also included job gains between March and April, 21,429 (March 2011) to 21,477 (April 2011). In Polk County, there were 119 more residents working this April than last April. The rate dropped from 6.9 percent in March 2008 to 6.0 percent April 2008. There were 22,374 employed residents in April of that year, 778 more than than now. In Washburn County, the unemployment rate dropped from 9.6 percent in March to 8.0 percent in April. There were 183 more employed residents in April compared to March, 7,039 (April) from 6,856 (March.) There were more residents in the labor force as well, 7,648 (April) from 7,584 (March.) Last year, the unemployment rate dropped from 10.5 percent to 9.4 percent from March 2011 to April 2011. The rate continued to drop to 8.6 percent in May 2011, bottoming out at 7.4 percent in October 2011. Last year there were 7,049 residents working in April 2011 compared to 6,827 in March 2011, a gain of 222. There were 10 more residents working last year’s April. In 2008, the unemployment rate dropped from 7.4 percent in March 2008 to 6.3 percent in April 2008. There were 7,258 residents working in April 2008, 219 more residents working that year’s April than this year.

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Osceola man gets jail time for domestic disturbance

Wife was holding baby during assault by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – A 22-year-old Osceola man accused of assaulting his estranged wife earlier this year while she held the couple’s 11-month-old child will serve jail time for the incident after a plea agreement on Tuesday, May 29, in Polk County Circuit Court. Ryan Waalen has been in jail for almost 100 days already for violating the terms of his probation for a previous drug-related conviction, and he will stay in jail until this fall after he avoided a trial with the agreement. According to the police report, the domestic assault incident began at around 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 21 of this year when Waalen’s estranged wife noticed him outside her apartment, demanding to be let in, claiming there was another man in the home. The couple had separated just two months earlier, but had the infant child together.

Waalen reportedly broke through the patio door, ripped her bedroom apart and then began to accuse and scream at her, waking the child. He allegedly ripped her TV from the wall and threw Ryan Waalen her computer monitor at her, narrowly missing both her and the child. He then searched the apartment for another man, and when he didn’t find anyone, began to strike the woman repeatedly while she held the infant in her arms. Waalen then told the woman that he wanted to see his son “before he went to jail,” and that he pulled the baby from her arms, while pushing and shoving her into the wall. The woman was able to get the child back, but Waalen left the apartment and later returned to the parking lot with a knife and began to damage her car by slashing her tires, ripping off the windshield wipers and kicking and denting her

vehicle, which she had just bought. He left the scene before the authorities arrived, but he did contact police several hours later, and met with them at the Osceola Police Department, where he stated that he “lost it” and then “blacked out.” He was facing six criminal charges from the incident, including criminal trespass, battery, disorderly conduct, two criminal damage to property charges and a felony charge of causing mental harm to a child. Under the plea agreement, Waalen avoided a trial by pleading guilty to the misdemeanor battery charge and one of the criminal damage to property charges, with the felony charge being dismissed and the other charges dropped but read in and used for sentencing purposes. Even with the lesser agreement, he still faced up to four years in prison with repeater enhancements on the charges that stood. Waalen must pay restitution and court costs, and two years of his sentence has been withheld, assuming he stays out of trouble, but he is serving time until September for his parole violation, and Judge Jeffery Anderson added an additional two

months to his current sentence, meaning he will be in jail until at least October. Waalen was convicted on two counts of possession and manufacturing or delivering marijuana in 2009. Polk County District Attorney Dan Steffen called his latest incident “a very serious offense,” and “classic domestic abuse.” He sought at least an additional six months in jail and pushed for a mental evaluation as part of his sentence. “I want to make sure he addresses his problems,” Steffen said. The victim did write a letter to the court noting that in spite of the violent February incident, Waalen “is not the horrible person this situation made him out to be.” She also suggested he had mental health issues that needed to be addressed. Waalen did not address the court, but his attorney, Francis Rivard, questioned the account as it was reported, and noted that he took responsibility for the incident, going to police on his own, and said that Waalen “loves his son more than anything.”

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by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – A bizarre drug deal gone bad, which led to a violent road-rage incident that began near Deer Park, escalated to stolen vehicle allegations on May 20. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, the incident may have started with a disagreement on a drug deal which, in turn, led to a woman tailgating another vehicle, trying to force them from the road, and another person throwing items out of the truck box at the victims, leading to a long, high-speed chase, and more. The alleged chasers even followed the victims to their home in Polk County, where an altercation ensued which led to a broken window. The alleged chasers even stole the victims’ truck, going so far as to back it into another vehicle during the theft. Two days later, a relative of the victim spotted the stolen vehicle in New Richmond and alerted police, who later arrested Kristen Paar, 20, Star Prairie, for the incident. Paar admitted to taking the vehicle without the owner’s permission, and blamed it on a drug deal gone bad. Paar was later charged with felony vehicle theft, as well as misdemeanor theft and disorderly conduct. She appeared before Judge Jeffery Anderson on Wednesday, May 23, where he set a $2,500 bond with a preliminary hearing set for May 31.

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2012 Memorial Day

Webster

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer WEBSTER—A light rain fell softly and sporadically during the Memorial Day service in Webster, Monday, May 28, but that wetness could do nothing to dampen the spirits of the gathered crowd. With allusion to Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, speaker Jim Erickson, superintendent of the Webster schools, pointed out that words are quickly forgotten, but actions will always be remembered. He commented that the actions of those who have served America, especially those who have given their lives for their country, will always speak of those values all hold dear. “We feel the pain of their absences,” he said. “Let us never forget.”

Jim Erickson, superintendent of the Webster schools, spoke to those gathered at the Memorial Day service in Webster, and he said simply, “Let us never forget.”

With a scattering of umbrellas to ward off the lightly falling rain, the crowd at the Webster Memorial Day service, Monday, May 28, joined in a moment of prayer led by Father Michael Tupa, pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster. Photos by Carl Heidel

LEFT: The marching band of Webster High School, under the direction of Julie Strang, played a selection of patriotic melodies.

RIGHT: Wreaths to honor fallen heroes were laid at the monuments in the memorial plaza in Webster.

Memorial service for fallen officers The St. Croix Tribe color guard stood at attention at the memorial service for fallen officers held at the Burnett County Government Center on Thursday, May 17. Burnett County has had three officers die while on duty, Paul Gramer in 1965, Richard Schinzing in 1974, and Allen Albee in 1991. The memorial service is held annually. Taps is played and a wreath is placed at the memorial outside the Burnett County police department.

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Don Taylor was the speaker at this year’s fallen officer memorial service. He spoke of coming in honor of the three officers in Burnett County who have given their all, but he also honored officers currently serving who have faced death in its many forms and continue to serve. Following the speech, Gary Jules’ song “Mad World” was played.

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2012 Memorial Day

Danbury

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer DANBURY—The crowd gathered at the Danbury cemetery for the Memorial Day service Monday, May 28 was small but reverent. Comments from leaders urged those gathered to remember and honor those who had given their all for their country, and the people gathered there were very obviously remembering and honoring. Photos by Carl Heidel

Red, white and blue carnations were carefully placed to honor not only the one grave, but all the graves of veterans who served their country faithfully.

A simple wooden cross in the Danbury cemetery seems to urge passersby to pause and remember.

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Honored guests at Siren’s Memorial Day program were World War II veterans Jim and Beatrice Wallace, Gene Olsen and Wally Nelson. Wally Nelson spoke to the community in attendance about his memories of being a Siren teenager, enlisting in the Navy and experiences in World War II. – Photo by Cora Sower

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American Legion Lund-Brown Post 132 and Legion Auxiliary, Siren, performed military honors at Lakeview Cemetery, Mudhen Lake, on Memorial Day. Shown (L to R) are Jack Hedlund, Donna Tjader, Bonnie Tjader, Ernie Lyga, Louis D’Jock, bugler Rick Kosloski and Cmdr. Chris Sower. – Photo by Cora Sower

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• Joe Heller •

Someone to love them My story is about stray cats. I’m a cat lover, and I feed them and try to protect them. It isn’t the kitties fault they’re here; if people would only get them fixed and keep them in their house then there wouldn’t be a problem. In 2011, five babies were born around here, when old enough, I was able to find good homes for four of them, and one stayed here. I named that one “Baby Kitty.” She would come up on the porch railing every morning until I fed her, and she knew right where I would take the food. Then another kitty showed up, and I named her “Pretty Kitty” and the two of them became best of friends and were together all the time. Soon Baby Kitty would let me pet her, but Pretty Kitty wasn’t so sure of people and would shy away. When I would have my cat, Precious, outside with me, Baby Kitty would play with her chain and try to be friends with her also. One night, Precious got very excited, and she was running from window to window and meowing. The next morning when my renter got home, he told me there was a kitty laying in the road; he had picked it up and laid it in the grass so other cars wouldn’t run over it. He said he thought it looked like Baby Kitty. At the time I didn’t think too much of it and left for town, however, when I got to town I had to come back because I just couldn’t get it out of my mind. Sure enough, when I got back and went to look, it was Baby Kitty. I put her in a plastic bag and went and got a bed out of the garage that she would sleep in and buried her. I put some rocks on the top of the grave with a teddy bear that was hers and a cross. Poor Pretty Kitty hasn’t been the same since, the first day she came in the garage looking for her and meowing

and she didnt eat for a couple of days, either. So no one can tell me animals don’t have feelings, after seeing Pretty Kitty I know that they do. The night Baby Kitty got run over was the night my cat was running around the house from window to window. I feel that she knew something had happened and was trying to tell me something was wrong. Like I said at the beginning, please don’t blame the stray animals for running wild and having babies, because in the end all they want is ... someone to love them. Karen Hudoba Lewis

Special gratitude The American Legion expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the Frederic High School band for playing at Memorial Day services. The inspiring patriotic music of the band is so important to the program. Gratitude is extended to all the students and to director, Patti Burns. Using your talent for the benefit of veterans, and our community, is so meaningful and so important. Special gratitude is extended to Allison Martin, a graduating senior from Frederic High School, for the wonderful work she has done in honoring veterans and our community by playing taps at memorial services for the past five years. Allison has made playing her trumpet at memorial services a priority - the Frederic American Legion is extremely grateful for her talent and her dedication to veteran programs. Your friends in the Frederic American Legion Frederic

• Area news at a glance •

• Where to write • President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Gov. Scott Walker Wisconsin State Capitol Madison, WI 53707 transition@wisconsin.gov Congressman Sean Duffy (7th District) 1208 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-225-3365 U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 715-832-8492 senator_kohl@kohl.senate.gov

Rep. Erik Severson (28th District) Room 312 North State Capitol Madison, WI 53708 608-267-2365 • 888-529-0028 FAX: 608-282-3628 rep.Severson@legis.state.wi.us Rep. Roger RIvard (75th District) State Capitol Room 307 North P.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 608-266-2519 • 888-534-0075 rep.rivard@legis.wi.gov U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson 2 Russell Courtyard Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5323

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BARRON — The administrator of the Barron County Jail has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into as-yet-unspecified charges, Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said recently. Mark Evans, a 15-year veteran with the department and administrator of the jail since 2002, is the subject of what Fitzgerald termed an ongoing investigation being conducted by himself and Chief Deputy Jason Leu. “At this time we believe the investigation involved a noncriminal act,” Fitzgerald said. — from the Barron News-Shield ••• BARRON — A decade of work came to an end May 10 for Barron native Lester Bagley when the Minnesota Legislature approved a $975 million public/private funding package to build a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings. Bagley, 52, a 1977 Barron High School graduate, is vice president of public affairs and stadium development for the team. — from the Barron News-Shield ••• NEW AUBURN — Jim Heerey’s passion for forestland is rooted in outdoor recreation. But even when he’s hunting, he has a hard time keeping his eyes and his mind off trees. “Trees fascinate me,” he said, “Any time I’m sitting in a deer stand or a duck blind, I’m looking at the trees thinking which ones to cut and which ones to keep.” Heerey’s passion, which he shares with his wife, Ann, earned them the title of Wisconsin’s Tree Farmers of the Year in 2001 from the Wisconsin Tree Farm Committee. Specifically, that passion is for sustainable forestry practices and projects, which will be demonstrated by professional foresters during a field day at the Heereys forest properties near New Auburn and in Polk County on Saturday, June 2. The field day includes tours of the Heereys 425-acre forestland in Barron County and 238-acre property in Polk County, and presentations on soils, plant disease, rapidly grown white pine, oak regeneration, deer damage control and rock fords as stream crossings. For more information, call Heerey at 715-237-3093 or visit www.witreefarm.org. — from Rice Lake Chronotype ••• RICE LAKE - A Winter native who flies for the U.S. Navy and who is now assigned to the Canadian military was at the controls of one of two F-18 fighter jets that landed Thursday evening, May 24, at Rice Lake Regional Airport. Lt. Matthew Gerber, U.S. Navy, was listed on the fuselage as the pilot of one of the fighters. He and another pilot set the two fighters down at Rice Lake while en route to an air show in Rockford, Ill. “They got here just before 9 p.m. Thursday night,” said Jerry Stites, airport manager, on Friday, May 25. “They made two low passes over the field before they landed.” The Canadian McDonnell-Douglas F-18s appear at several Midwestern air shows each year, Stites said, and they were being ferried to Rockford for a May 26-27 aerobatic show. “We see them here once or twice a year,” Stites said. Rice Lake Regional Airport’s main runway is 6,700 feet, well over a mile and even longer than that of Chicago’s Midway Airport, at 6,600 feet. “But don’t forget, the F-18 is designed for aircraft carriers,” Stites said. “They don’t need a great deal of runway for takeoffs and landings.” - Rice Lake Chronotype (chronotype.com)

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2012 Memorial Day

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A panoramic view of the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery from the hill. The rains held off, and it was a beautiful day for the program as hundreds of people came to pay their respect. The theme for the 2012 program was The Year of the Veteran; For Those Who Have Fallen, For Those Who Will Fall and For Those Who Will March On.

Spooner Area Honor Guard members posting the colors are Bill Hoyt, Dave Hanson and Cecil Scribner.

Bob Blake of Clam Falls pays his respects to a friend he will never see again. Sgt. Dan Gabielson gave his life in the name of freedom. In the nine years since, the memory of him still remains close to family and friends.

Photos by Larry Samson

The Shell Lake Veterans Honor Guard received the honor of performing the ceremonial rifle salute at the closing of the program. Shown (L to R): Ernie Cathers, Carl Krantz, Anita Dugan, Gene Harrington, James Andreas, Lisa McNeally, Clarence Nelson, Elmer Anderson, Greg Christianson, Kent Wabrowetz and David Wilson.

Anthony Howe leads the veterans in the posting of the veteran service organization flags.

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Two new members

Class receives new stove

The Siren Lionesses recently donated a new electric stove with a self-cleaning oven to the The Siren Lioness Club was honored to have two new members added at their club meeting Siren DC classroom. Shown in the picture, with the stove are (L to R): Chelsea, Elaina, Adrian, on Tuesday, May 15. Shown in the picture is Evey Weber, who sponsored Carol Titel and Jan Kristy, Tyler and Kathy Bowers. Bowers says the children are excited about the stove and are Carlson. They were installed by Lioness Charlene Hyslop. – Photos submitted looking forward to baking cookies and learning cooking skills.

Burnett County circuit court Richard R. Conners, 30, Danbury, operate without license, $267.50. Jason L. Dewey, 16, Webster, operate ATV on highway, $127.50.

Eva L. Friel, 63, Webster, speeding, $175.30. James T. Hinrichs, 33, Pine City, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Rachelle C. Kirk, 41, Superior, speeding, $200.50.

Craig L. Kreidler, 61, Balsam Lake, speeding, $200.50. Mark J. Neta, 19, Spooner, pass in no-passing zone, $127.50.

Polk County deaths Alfred M. Aune, 93, Amery, died May 10, 2012. Clara M. Pivec, 86, Amery, died May 10, 2012. Lindell R. Dodge, 70, Osceola, died May 12, 2012.

Burnett County deaths Tessa M. Leffelman, 18, Town of Wood River, died May 10, 2012.

Polk County marriage licenses

Lawrence R. Einberger, 69, Webster, died May 12, 2012. Kathryn E. Lammers, 41, North Branch, Minn., died May 13, 2012. Miles J. McNally, 93, Grantsburg, died May 13, 2012.

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Polk County circuit court A-1 Commercial Cleaning, Red Wing, Minn., operate motor vehicle train w/o permit, $200.50. Richard C. Ancel, Barron, speeding, not guilty plea. Andrew W. Anderson, Bloomer, truck following too closely, not guilty plea. Connie R. Anderson, Balsam Lake, speeding, $200.50. Jodi L. Anderson, Luck, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00. Matthew R. Bader, Centuria, speeding, $175.30. Sheryl L. Baker, Taylors Falls, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Ben G. Balo, Amery, speeding, $200.50. Edward A. Barnes, Cumberland, OU, $187.90. Katherine L. Birdsill, Birchwood, speeding, $200.50. John T. Bruzek, Siren, operating motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50. Kevin D. Buck, Duluth, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Travis V. Byl, Amery, speeding, $200.50. Holly L. Case, Amery, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00; operating while suspended, $200.50. Eric W. Cornelius, New Richmond, OU, $187.90. Cephonia T. Cowans, Frederic, disorderly conduct, not guilty plea. Victorio Cruz Garrido, Clear Lake, OWI; operating w/PAC >=0.08, <0.15; operate w/o valid license; not guilty pleas. Ronda M. Dahlke, Chetek, speeding, $200.50. Tiffany E. Decker, Isanti, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Sandra K. Eby, Clayton, speeding, $175.30. Bruce R. Fillipi, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00. Bradley A. Foss, St. Croix Falls, speeding, not guilty plea. Karen L. Frazee, Balsam Lake, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00. Pamela D. Freeman-Gillen, Rhinelander, speeding, $175.30. Mark R. Gallagher, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Lisa J. Giefer, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00. Ronald G. Gullickson, Clayton, speeding, not guilty plea. Daniel W. Hanson, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Robert B. Hartzell, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $200.50; operate w/o valid license, $200.50. Bryan J. Haugerud, Osceola, nonregistration of auto, $175.30. Jennifer L. Helstad, Chetek, speeding, not guilty plea. Bruce E. Hendry, Minneapolis, Minn., fail/stop for unloading school bus, not guilty plea. Laura J. Henrichsen, Osceola, speeding, $175.30. Ronald H. Hervig, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00. Jacob S. Hobbs, Osceola, cracked/damaged vehicle windshield, $175.30; operating while revoked, $200.50; operating motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50. Julie B. Hill, Dresser, speeding, $175.30. Rebecca A. Johannsen, Rice Lake, inattentive driving, $187.90. Taylor N. Johnson, Osceola, speeding, $175.30. Becky Jo Keller, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Michael J. Koch, Centuria, speeding, $175.30. Chant E. Lablanc, Clear Lake, speeding, not guilty plea.

David C. Larson, Ruthton, Minn., possess drug paraphernalia, $269.50. Timothy L. Larson, Frederic, speeding, not guilty plea. Renee M. Lindquist, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Jason C. Lunde, Milltown, possess drug paraphernalia, $269.50; possession of THC, $269.50. Larry J. Mangelsen, River Falls, speeding, $175.30. Gregory A. Marquand, Amery, possess open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $200.50. Deanna K. Martell, Amery, OU, $187.90. Leo S. Martell, Milltown, speeding, $225.70. Andrew T. Martin, speeding, $175.30; operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50; nonregistration of auto, $175.30. Coty M. Melin, Milltown, possession of drug paraphernalia, $269.50. Aireal S. Miles, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Todd R. Mishler, Somerset, speeding, $175.30. Jared N. Morgan, Minneapolis, Minn., operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00. Travis W. Morse, Siren, disorderly conduct, not guilty plea. Patrick G. Mullan, Osceola, speeding, $200.50. Cory D. Newman, Osceola, speeding, $175.30. Joseph J. Pechmann, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $175.30. George E. Phelps III, Webster, operating while suspended, $200.50. Ronald D. Pottebaum, Roberts, speeding, $175.30. Justin D. Preble, Cushing, operate motor vehicle w/o adequate muffler, $175.30. Richard D. Radomsky, Spooner, speeding, $175.30. Travis A. Rehbein, Frederic, disorderly conduct, $235.00. James W. Richter, Turtle Lake, speeding, $200.50. Kevin M. Rieland, Balsam Lake, speeding, $175.30. Steven J. Riemenschneider, Hudson, speeding, $175.30. Shawn R. Rivard, Osceola, speeding, $175.30. RMP Mobile and Equipment LLC, Afton, Wyo., violation of special weight limits, not guilty plea. James C. Roehl, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Lola J. Royer, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle, $187.90. Christopher M. Skow, Milltown, disorderly conduct, $269.50. Nathan C. Smith, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Paula K. Spafford, Grantsburg, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00. Frederic S. Stang, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Angela M. Stanisz, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00. Paul G. Stariha, Elk River, Minn., operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00. John G. Stesniak, Clayton, OWI, not guilty plea. Margie L. Szymanski, Racine, speeding, $225.70. Jerry D. Thompson, Clear Lake, operate w/o valid license, $200.50. Donald S. Vendela, Grantsburg, disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle, $187.90. Robert J. Wanser, Luck, speeding; OWI; operating w/PAC>=0.15; not guilty pleas. James K. West, Hinckley, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Jennifer L. Williams, Luck, speeding, not guilty plea.

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(May 30, June 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. JULIE HANSEN, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 11 CV 419 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 17, 2011, in the amount of $106,141.60, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 3, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: The Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 36, Township 36 North of Range 18 West, except highway right of way described in Volume 284 Records, on Page 169, Document No. 322360, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, Laketown Township in Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1868 250th Ave., Luck, WI 54853. TAX KEY NO.: 030-00903-0000. Dated this 23rd day of May, 2012. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 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 creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1854613

(May 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 1 POLK COUNTY AMERY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 365 Griffin Street E. Amery, WI 54001 Plaintiff vs. Russell B. Pearo 766 Magnor Lake Ln., Apt. 2 Clayton, WI 54004 Defendant Case No. 12CV236 SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a Defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above, Amery Regional Medical Center, filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 20 days of receiving this Summons, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court, 1005 W. Main Street, Ste. 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to plaintiff’s attorney, John W. Jokela, 1812 Brackett Ave., Ste. 6, Eau Claire, WI 53581. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not provide a proper answer within 20 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 30th day of March, 2012. John W. Jokela SBN 1014121 1812 Brackett Ave., Ste. 6 Eau Claire, WI 54701 Tel. 715-834-9170

(May 30, June 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as servicer for U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Specialty Underwriting and Residential Finance Trust Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-BC3 Plaintiff vs. KENNETH OELKERS, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 10 CV 914 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 22, 2012, in the amount of $98,542.67, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 26, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: Lot 18, Block 8, Original Plat to City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 209 Church Avenue, Amery, WI 54001. TAX KEY NO.: 201-004330000. Dated this 26th day of April, 2012. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 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 creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1788292

(May 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., as Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. JOSEPH HOLMES, et al. Defendant(s) Case No.: 11 CV 750 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 24, 2012, in the amount of $218,769.67, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 13, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2202, recorded in Volume 10 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 126, as Document No. 554785, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, in the Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1868 93rd Ave., Dresser, WI 54009. TAX KEY NO.: 024-00837-0000. Dated this 2nd day of May, 2012. Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 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 creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1799757

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Application for Retail Class A Beer & Class A Liquor License to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors. To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: Indianhead Oil Co. Inc. d/b/a/ Holiday Stationstore #119 Petra Lane McCarthy, Agent 24096 State Road 35/70 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as a one-story concrete structure with coolers, display and main sales area. Hereby makes application for Retail Class A Beer & Class A Liquor License for the sale of fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 561654 41L WNAXLP 2013. Ann L. Peterson, Village Clerk

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Application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors. To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: Little Mexico Inc. d/b/a Galen’s Little Mexico Inc. Galen Daniels, President 23487 State Road 35 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as bar & restaurant. Hereby makes application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License for the sale of fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Ann L. Peterson 561656 41L Village Clerk WNAXLP

Application for a combination Class A Retailer’s License to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors. To the Town Board of Trade Lake, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: Trade Lake Store, LLC Daniel H. Milligan Hereby makes application for a Class A Retailer’s License to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors to be served in original containers off premises. From July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, at the place of business known as: Trade Lake Store 11980 State Road 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 Burnett County

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Application for Retail Class A Liquor License to sell intoxicating liquors. To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: The Gallery at Parkside Place, LLC, d/b/a The Gallery Gift and Floral Debra Lynn Rufsholm, President 24248 State Road 35/70 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as gift and floral shop, kitchen, office and closet. Hereby makes application for Retail Class A Liquor License for the sale of intoxicating liquors to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Ann L. Peterson Village Clerk 561648 41L WNAXLP

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE Application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors. To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: Paula J. & Chad D. Fisher d/b/a Tavern on Main Paula J. Fisher, President 7695 Main Street Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as first floor including garage of 2story building and enclosed fenced area on lots 9 & 10 of Block 1. Hereby makes application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License for the sale of fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Ann L. Peterson 561628 41L Village Clerk WNAXLP (May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CENTRAL BANK, f/k/a THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs. PAUL R. GABERT, DEFENDANT. Case No. 11 CV 460 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on December 15, 2011, in the amount of $30,294.14, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: The West 417.4 feet of the South 417.4 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4 of SW1/4), Section Nine (9), Township Thirty-four (34) North, of Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin. PIN: 044-00238-0000. ADDRESS: 21XX 160th Ave. Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 19th day of April, 2012. Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson/#1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE Application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors. To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: MJKD License LLC d/b/a Northwoods Crossing Event Center Keith D. Hobbie, Agent 23985 State Road 35 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as 23985 State Road 35. Hereby makes application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License for the sale of fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Ann L. Peterson 561650 41L Village Clerk WNAXLP

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE Application for Retail B License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages. To the Town Board of the Town of Lorain, Polk County, Wis., the undersigned: Robert C. Carlson, Agent American Legion Post 0396 3456 25th St. Frederic, Wis. Hereby makes application for Retail Class B Intoxicating Liquors and Fermented Malt Beverages License to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, at the place of business located at 3456 25th St. & 3455 25th St. Picnic permit on dates listed: Oct. 18, 2012, Nov. 10, 2012. Frederic, Wis. Susan E. Hughes, Clerk Town of Lorain Dated May 22, 2012 561675 41L

The following has applied for Renewal combination Class B beer and liquor license from July 1, 2012, thru June 30, 2013, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wis., with application now on file at the clerk’s office: Kevin M. Austad, Agent KJ’s Eureka Bar, Inc. 2396 210th Ave. St. Croix Falls, Wis. Application will be considered at the regular monthly town board meeting on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at the Eureka Town Hall. 562091 41-42L 31-32d WNAXLP

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Application for Class B Retail License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors. To the town board of the Town of Meenon, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The undersigned: Whiskey Joe’s LLC Joseph J. Bilder 6699 State Road 70 Siren, WI 54872 Hereby makes application for Class B Retail License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, at the place of business located at: 6699 State Road 70 Siren, WI 54872 Dated: May 22, 2012 Suzanna M. Eytcheson Meenon Town Clerk 561716 41L 31a WNAXLP

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Application for Class A Retailer’s License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages. To the town board of the Town of Meenon, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The undersigned: Big Mike’s Outdoor Sports Shop Michael E. Henricksen 6659 State Road 70 Siren, WI 54872 Hereby makes application for Class A Retailer’s License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, at the place of business located at: 6659 State Road 70 Siren, WI 54872 Dated: May 22, 2012 Suzanna M. Eytcheson Meenon Town Clerk 561718 41L 31a WNAXLP

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Application for Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages. To the Town Board, Town of Sterling, Polk County, Wis., the undersigned: Suzanne M. Cannefax Suzy Q’s Snowshoe Tavern LLC 2493A 240th Street Cushing, WI 54006 Polk County, Wisconsin Hereby makes application for a Retail Class B intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages license to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Dated May 30, 2012 Julie Peterson, Clerk 561956 41L Town of Sterling WNAXLP

Application for retail “Class B” license to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages to the Town Board of the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the undersigned: Charles Henry Anderson Hereby applies for a “Class B” Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor License from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Yellow Lake Golf Course 7768 Cty. Rd. U Danbury, WI 54830 Dated May 25, 2012 Deanna J. Krause, Clerk Town of Oakland

Application for retail “Class B” license to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages to the Town Board of the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the undersigned: Charles Houman Hereby applies for a “Class B” Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor License from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Houman’s Resort 29460 CCC Rd. Danbury, Wis. Dated May 25, 2012 Deanna J. Krause, Clerk Town of Oakland

Application for retail “Class B” license to the Town Board of the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the undersigned: Michael A. and Jean A. Waltzing Hereby apply for a “Class B” Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor License from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. White-Tail Wilderness Campground & Tavern

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Application for Retail Class A Beer License to sell fermented malt beverages. To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: SSG Corporation d/b/a SSG Auto Stop James W. Schreiber, Agent 24184 State Road 35/70 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as a single-story convenience store. Hereby makes application for Retail Class A Beer License for the sale of fermented malt beverages to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Ann L. Peterson 561638 41L Village Clerk WNAXLP

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Application for Retail Class A License to sell fermented wines. To the Town of Milltown, the undersigned: Jeanette Larson Autumn Wines 1385 220th Avenue Milltown, WI 54858 Hereby applies for a Retail Class A License to sell fermented wines from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Dated May 23, 2012 Virgil Hansen, Clerk Town of Milltown

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Application for retail “Class B” license to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages to the Town Board of the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the undersigned: Jeffery Allen Bump Hereby applies for a “Class B” Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor License from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Devils Lake Park Resort 27625 Log Gables Rd Webster, Wis. Dated May 25, 2012 Deanna J. Krause, Clerk Town of Oakland

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE Application for Retail Class A Beer License to sell fermented malt beverages. To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: Dolgencorp LLC d/b/a Dollar General Store #13173 Kurt Plamann, Agent 24199 State Road 35/70 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as 8,262-square-foot single-story, stand-alone building located at 24199 State Road 35/70. Hereby makes application for Retail Class A Beer License for the sale of fermented malt beverages to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Ann L. Peterson 561632 41L Village Clerk WNAXLP

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Application for Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages. To the Town of Milltown, the undersigned: Carl Holmgren, Agent United VFW Post #6856 1503 200th Avenue Milltown, WI 54858 Hereby applies for a Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Dated May 23, 2012 Virgil Hansen, Clerk Town of Milltown

Application for retail “Class A” license to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages to the Town Board of the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the undersigned: Kathy Eckstrom Hereby applies for a “Class A” Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor License from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. DBA: Oakland Store Located at 28202 Hwy. 35 Danbury, Wis. Sec. 21-40-16 Dated May 25, 2012 Deanna J. Krause, Clerk Town of Oakland

Application for retail “Class B” license to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages to the Town Board of the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the undersigned: Gandy Inc. James Ellingson, Agent Hereby applies for a “Class B” Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor License from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. DBA: Gandy Dancer Saloon 7576 County Rd. U Danbury, Wis. Dated May 25, 2012 Deanna J. Krause, Clerk Town of Oakland

Application for retail “Class B” license to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages to the Town Board of the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the undersigned: KCB Fox, LLC Agent Kevin Belland Hereby applies for a “Class B” Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor License from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. DBA: Fox Run Golf Course 27536 State Rd. 35 Webster, Wis. Dated May 25, 2012 Deanna J. Krause, Clerk Town of Oakland

Application for retail “Class B” license to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages to the Town Board of the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the undersigned: Ike Walton Lodge Now, Inc. Agent Marion Obszarny Hereby applies for a “Class B” Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor License from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Ike Walton Lodge 7861 Birch St. Danbury, Wis. Dated May 25, 2012 Deanna J. Krause, Clerk Town of Oakland

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Application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors. To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: Kris Allen Peterson d/b/a Kris’ Pheasant Inn & Sports Bar 7694 W. Main St. Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as wood and brick structure plus south patio of volleyball court. Hereby makes application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License for the sale of fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Ann L. Peterson 561640 41L Village Clerk WNAXLP

Application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors. To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: Ten Thousand Pines LLC d/b/a The Lodge at Crooked Lake Doug Rohde, President 24271 State Road 35/70 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as banquet rooms, stored in room adjacent. Hereby makes application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License for the sale of fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Ann L. Peterson 561642 41L Village Clerk WNAXLP

Application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors. To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: Huntala Corporation d/b/a Pour House Greg Hunter, President 24136 State Road 35/70 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as 24136 State Road 35/70. All buildings and framed-in area. Hereby makes application for Retail Class B Beer & Class B Liquor License for the sale of fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Ann L. Peterson 561644 41L Village Clerk WNAXLP

Application for Retail Class A Beer & Class A Liquor License to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors. To the village board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The undersigned: JPDT Liquors, Inc. d/b/a JPDT Liquors Timothy Louis D’Jock, Agent 24006 State Road 35/70 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as Jackpine Complex, Block 10 Lots 1-2-3-4. Hereby makes application for Retail Class A Beer & Class A Liquor License for the sale of fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Ann L. Peterson 561646 41L Village Clerk WNAXLP

Application for Retail Class C Wine License to sell wine by the glass or in an opened original container for consumption on premises. To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: Holly & Jacob Mangelsen Chattering Squirrel Coffee Cafe Jacob Mangelsen, President 7711 Park Street West Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as Retail Mall Building. Hereby makes application for Retail Class C Wine License for the sale of wine by the glass or in an opened original container for consumption on premises to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Ann L. Peterson 561630 41L Village Clerk WNAXLP

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Application for Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages. To the Town of Milltown, the undersigned: Linda LeMere, Agent Five Flags Golf, LLC 1855 145th Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Hereby applies for a Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Dated May 23, 2012 Virgil Hansen, Clerk Town of Milltown

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Application for Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages. To the Town of LaFollette, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The undersigned: Robert A. Hillestad Robert’s Road House 4790 State Hwy. 70 Webster, WI 54893 Hereby applies for a Class B Liquor License to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquor from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Dated: May 22, 2012 Linda Terrian, Clerk Town of LaFollette

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Application for Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages. To the Town of LaFollette, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The undersigned: Mitchell J. Coyour Coyland Creek 5400 Town Line Road Frederic, WI 54837 Hereby applies for a Class B Liquor License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Dated: May 22, 2012 Linda Terrian, Clerk Town of LaFollette

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Application for Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages. To the Town of LaFollette, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The undersigned: Janet P. Schell Misty Pines 3833 State Highway 70 Hertel, WI 54845 Hereby applies for a Class B Liquor License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Dated: May 22, 2012 Linda Terrian, Clerk Town of LaFollette

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Application for retail “Class A” license to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages to the Town Board of the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the undersigned: Beatrice Marie Erckson Hereby applies for a “Class A” Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor License from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. DBA: D&B’s Mini Mart Located at 29545 CC Road, Danbury, WI Sec. 2-40-16 Dated May 25, 2012 Deanna J. Krause, Clerk Town of Oakland

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Application for Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages. To the Town of Milltown, the undersigned: James Glasspoole, Agent Jim’s Bar & Rec, LLC 2378A State Road 35 Milltown, WI 54858 Hereby applies for a Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Dated May 23, 2012 Virgil Hansen, Clerk Town of Milltown

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Application for Retail Class A Beer License to sell fermented malt beverages. To the Village Board, Village of Siren, Burnett County, Wis. The undersigned: St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin d/b/a/ Fourwinds Market Jack Sando, Agent 24133 State Hwy. 35/70 Siren, WI 54872 With premises described as retail grocery store. Hereby makes application for Retail Class A Beer License for the sale of fermented malt beverages to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Ann L. Peterson 561634 41L Village Clerk WNAXLP

Vincent D. Nasman, 22, Frederic, operate without carrying license, $150.10. Debra J. Nerud, 50, Siren, OWI, $867.50, license revoked eight months, ignition interlock, alcohol assessment. Jordan W. Sargent, 18, Siren, criminal damage to property, $243.00. Sheldon J. Thayer, 18, Danbury, possession of switchblade knife, one-year probation, obtain GED, restitution to be determined, $243.00. Chelsea M. Thompson, 19, Webster, criminal damage to property, one-year probation, sentence withheld, restitution,

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Worth the wait The Eagles had a nice following of fans and students at Amery on Tuesday, and Stencil was pleased to see the support. “The fan support was really good. I really credit our fans,” Stencil said. Heading to state for the first time in school history has students, players and fans brimming with excitement, but Stencil and the golfers know their work isn’t finished, and they’re going to state not just happy to be there. “We expect to win. If we’re not going to go down there and win, we shouldn’t even go down there,” Stencil said. “We’re happy we got down there, but now we have a job to do.”

Unity golf team off to state for first time in school history by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer AMERY – The Unity Eagle boys golf program is turning 50 years old this spring, and it seems fitting that on their golden anniversary, the Eagles will have a shot at going for gold in their first-ever trip to the state meet as a team. With the trip to state, the Eagles grasped their firstever sectional title at the Amery Golf Course on Tuesday, May 29, during the Division 2 WIAA sectional golf tournament. They did so with a one-stroke victory over second-place Northwestern. The Eagles finished with a team score of 319, while Northwestern finished with a score of 320. “We are extremely pleased and extremely humbled, and we can’t wait to get there,” said Eagles coach Larry Stencil. When Unity’s golf team got its start in 1962, there were just three members, including Todd Voss, who has been coaching the St. Croix Falls golf team for more than 30 years. Unity has been able to get several individual golfers to state through the past 50 years, including Reed Sorensen, who led Unity on Tuesday with a second-place overall finish and score of 74. Sorensen has been to the state meet as an individual for the past two years, finishing 27th two years ago, and 13th last year. He’ll hope to break into the top 10 this weekend at University Ridge Golf

Unity senior Erik Nelson chips the ball onto the green during the sectional tournament in Amery.

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From (L to R): Jacob Engebretson, Evan Lunda, Ben Bengtson, Reed Sorensen and coach Larry Stencil and assistant coach Jennifer DeLozier display Unity’s first-ever sectional title trophy at the Amery Golf Course on Tuesday, May 29. – Photos submitted Course near Madison, but with the team attitude this time around. Evan Lunda took third overall on Tuesday with a score of 75, followed by Erik Nelson with an 82, and tied for 12th overall. Ben Bengtson came in tied for 33rd overall with a score of 88, and Jake Engebretson was 66th with a score of 97. “They played extremely well. They know the course. The wind was strong, but the wind was strong for everybody,” said Stencil. The Eagles are playing their best golf at the right time, according to Stencil, and

the team has been gradually improving as the end of the season nears. He said each golfer has been keeping their focus and adversity. Stencil said Bengtson had a solid round on the back nine but struggled through the 10th, 11th and 12th holes. He picked it up in the final six holes, however, shooting 2 over par. Nelson also put together a great performance, especially on the greens. He sunk a 20-foot putt to save par on one hole, and a 12-footer on another. “He just survived. It was great,” Stencil said.

Evan Lunda took third overall at the sectional meet, helping the Eagles to their firstever team trip to state.

Senior Reed Sorensen was the secondplace finisher overall in Amery on Tuesday, May 29.

••• CLAREMONT, Calif. – Both Zach Anderson, formerly of Frederic, and Brian Thill, of Webster, earned AllAmerican status at the NCAA Division III Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships last Friday, May 25, at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College. Competing for UWStout, Anderson made the podium with his fourth-place finish in the decathlon while topping the previous school record of 6,573 points held by Leigh Hartert since Zach Anderson 1994 when he tallied 6,740 points. Anderson earned his second All-American Award after scoring national honors at the 2012 indoor national championships in the heptathlon. Anderson is a sophomore Brian Thill and ran the hurdles in 15.38, threw the discus 117-7, the javelin 150-6, pole vaulted an event-best 14-5.25, and ran the 1,500 in 4:36.99. Competing for UW-Stevens Point, the senior Thill earned All-American status as he placed eighth in the decathlon, with 6,600 points. – Marty Seeger with submitted information ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete playing collegiate sports in 2012 who hasn’t been mentioned, send us an email or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger ••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4:30 p.m. on Mondays to go in Extra Points. – Marty Seeger

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Webster track sending eight to state

Melissa Gustavson and Joey Erickson earn titles in two events by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer COLFAX – Despite less than favorable conditions and storm delays, the Webster track team had another great showing at the Division 3 Colfax sectional on Thursday, May 24. Out of 32 competing teams, the top four finishers in each event are heading to the state track meet in La Crosse set for this weekend, Friday and Saturday, June 1-2. Both the Webster Tiger girls and boys finished fourth overall in team-point standings. The Webster Tigers will be sending eight of their athletes to the state meet, including Melissa Gustavson, who earned sectional titles in the 100- and 200-meter dash with times of 13.03 seconds, and 26.50 seconds respectively. Gustavson will also compete at state in the 4x200-meter relay team, which includes Ashley Irvine, Angel Christianson, Kelsey Sheffler and an alternate, Christina Weis. The 4x200 team also broke their previous school record with a time of 1:50.81. Irvine also competed in the 100-meter dash and missed going to state by a

Melissa Gustavson won sectional titles in both the 100- and 200-meter dash at Colfax on Thursday, May 24. – file photo by Marty Seeger

Webster’s Joey Erickson was the sectional champion in both the 1,600- and 3,200-meter run at Colfax. – file photo by Marty Seeger

Ashley Irvine missed going to state in the 100-meter dash by just three-hundredths of a second. – Photos submitted unless otherwise noted

photo-finish time of 13.35, which was just three-hundredths of a second from qualifying. In the 3,200-meter run, Kally Schiller finished just two-hundredths of a second from going to state in fifth place. It was an injury-riddled season for Schiller, but she’ll have another shot at state as a senior next season, according to coach Roy Ward. Senior Chelsea Larson was the fifth girl earning a trip to the state meet with a fourth-place finish and distance of 35 feet, 8 inches in the shot put. “Chelsea Larson continued to come up big for us. She threw the shot a foot further than in regionals to place fourth and make the trip to state,” said Ward. Other girls who came up short of a trip to state included Gabby Schiller, who had a personal best throw in the discus with a 98-4, but took fifth, 6 inches away from state.

Taylor Heinz hits his mark easily in the high jump at the Colfax sectionals. Heinz took third overall and is headed to state, as the top four finishers in each event qualify to state.

Kelsey Sheffler had a personal best in the high jump with a mark of 4-8, and seventh-place tie. “Nine girls all jumped that height and only one jumped higher, but it was misses at that height and lower heights that determined who went to state,” Ward said. Emilie Pope and Mackenzie Koelz competed in the pole vault but tied for 10th overall. “Both of them went into sectionals having jumped the height that advanced to state,” said Ward, but unfortunately, it wasn’t their day. Tami Quatmann was seventh overall in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 18.24.

Erickson earns sectional titles COLFAX – Joey Erickson earned two sectional titles in the distance events with times of 4:35.78 in the 1,600 and 10:05.40 in the 3,200-meter run. He was just ahead of Nick Zander of Chippewa Falls, who had times of 4:37.74 in the 1,600 and

10:05.86 in the 3,200-meter run. Billy Cooper and Matt Smith also competed in the 1,600-meter run and took 10th and 12th respectively. Freshman Andrew Schrooten finished ninth in the 3,200. Taylor Heinz competed in the high jump with a mark of 5-08, and third place overall. Aaron Clay is also on his way to state in the triple jump with a jump of 411.5, and fourth place. It was a personal best for Clay. Austin Bork was just short of state in the pole vault with a leap of 116. It was a personal best for Bork as well. Senior Josh Baer competed in the 300meter hurdles and took seventh with a time of 45.35. The 4x200-meter relay and 4x400 competed in heartbreaking events with the 4x200 getting disqualified for a bad handoff, according to Ward. Both had chances of going to state, as the 4x400relay team missed fourth place in under a second. The team included Cody Isaacson, Cullan Hopkins, Clay and Heinz.

Sophomore Cullan Hopkins competes in the hurdles at the Colfax sectionals on Thursday, May 24, but was unable to qualify to state, taking ninth overall.

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Pirates baseball in regional finals

Win over Cameron in opening round Grantsburg 5, Cameron 0 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Pirates baseball team came away with a win in their opening round of regional action on Tuesday, May 29, over Cameron. The Pirates had the No. 1 seed as well as a first-round bye.

With the win over Cameron, they’ll be hosting Cumberland for the regional championship beginning at 5 p.m., just as the Inter-County Leader begins to hit area newsstands Wednesday, May 30. It was a well-rounded win for the Pirates Tuesday as Nolan Hanson worked six shutout innings with five strikeouts, five walks and five hits. Jacob Glover closed the game in the top of the seventh, striking out all three batters he faced. The Pirates offense also gave them plenty of run support, scoring two runs in the first inning and another three in the third.

Bryce Ryan works to turn the double play against Cameron on Tuesday, May 29, as teammate Joe Engelhart looks on. The Pirates turned three double plays and displayed solid defense.

Grantsburg’s Kyle Roberts slides safely into second on a close play against the Comets in regional playoff action at Grantsburg on Tuesday, May 29. – Photos by Marty Seeger

“We started with plenty of offense, then cooled off in the third,” said Pirates coach Pete Johnson. Grantsburg’s two runs in the first came with the help of a leadoff walk by Bryce Ryan, followed by Joe Engelhart reaching on a fielder’s choice. Hanson then hit a double. Ryan scored in the next at bat on a grounder to short by Lucas Willis, and Biorn drove in a run with a hit to short as well. The Pirates drew three walks in the bottom of the second to load the bases when Engelhart came back up to bat and ended

up clearing the bases with a double. “Joe really clobbered that thing to clear the bases,” said Johnson. Despite the cooling of the offense in the next four innings, the Pirates defense shined through as they turned three double plays in the game to shut down any sort of momentum generated by the Comets. In total, the Pirates had six hits, with Englehart and Hanson both going 2 for 4, and Brady Thompson and Bryce Ryan producing the other two Pirate hits.

Area sees eight on to state in Division 2 St. Croix Falls, Unity and Frederic/Luck have athletes moving on by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer MEDFORD – Four area track teams competed at the Division 2 sectional meet in Medford on Friday, May 25, including St. Croix Falls, Unity and Frederic/Luck. The Saints have several boys who will be making the trip to La Crosse this Friday and Saturday, June 1-2, including jun-

ior Shane Swanson in both the 100-meter dash, where he took third overall with a time of 11.51 seconds. The Saints 4x800-meter relay team is also moving on to state with their fourthplace finish and time of 8:21.32. Team members include Henry Klein, Alex Frey, Chris Eisen and Ryan Nussbaum. Klein also competed in the 1,600-meter run but took seventh overall with a time of 4:41.04. Although the Saints girls were unable to send any team members to state, Samantha Jorgenson hit 8 feet in the pole vault, which gave her eighth place. The Unity Eagles will have two athletes representing them at the state meet in La Crosse including Colton Sorensen in the

pole vault. Sorensen took third overall with a mark of 12-03. Emily Gross is the lone girl representing the Eagles, after taking fourth in the shot put by throwing a distance of 36-06.25. Unity’s Steven Krueger narrowly missed a shot at state with a sixth-place finish in the high jump and mark of 5-10. Adam Chenal of the Frederic/Luck track team is the lone athlete heading to state. Chenal placed second in the high jump with a mark of 6-00. Chenal also placed ninth in the long jump. Frederic/Luck’s Leah Engebretson narrowly missed a shot at state with her sixth-place finish in the 1,600-meter run. She had a time of 5:27.25.

Waylon Buck also missed state in the 400-meter dash with a 10th-place finish time of 54.51 seconds. Frederic/Luck nearly sent their 4x100-meter relay team to state with a sixth-place finish time of 46.27 seconds. Teammates included Jacob LaDuke, Ian Lexen, Evan Armour and Chenal. Grantsburg track athletes also competed at the sectional meet in Medford, but won’t be sending any to state this season. Jacob Ohnstad placed eighth in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 10:13.75. Ohnstad also took 10th in the 1,600. Adam Parker placed 14th in the discus.

Siren sees four on to state track meet Siren boys sending three in discus by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer COLFAX – Siren is sending four of its athletes to the state track meet in Division 3, including sophomore Amber Moore in both the 100- and 200-meter dash. Moore took second in both events with times of 13.08 seconds in the 100 and 26.78 seconds in the 200. The Dragons are sending three boys to state in the discus throw, including Murdock Smith, Matt Larson and Will Haines. Taking second overall was Smith with a throw of 136 feet. Larson placed third with RIGHT: Siren’s John D’Jock narrowly missed a chance to go to state in the 200meter dash. – Photos submitted

a throw of 135 feet, and Haines threw a distance of 133-11. Smith and Haines also competed in the shot put, taking eighth and 11th respectively. John D’Jock also competed at the sectional in Colfax and narrowly missed going to state in the 200-meter dash with a seventh-place finish and time of 23.91 seconds. Matt Wampfler competed in the 800-meter run and took seventh overall, with a time of 2:11.22. Siren’s 4x100-meter relay team came within a breath of going to state with a time of 46.03 seconds. Glenwood City was fourth in the event with a time of 46.01 seconds. Siren’s team consisted of Adam Neurer, Reuben Mixsooke, Smith and D’Jock.

LEFT: Amber Moore of Siren is heading to state in two events, including the 100- and 200-meter dash.

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TL/Clayton shuts down Luck Frederic

Clayton’s Kyle Larson strikes out 10 in playoff win TL/Clayton 5, Luck/Frederic 0 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer CLAYTON – The Luck/Frederic baseball season ended in Clayton on Friday, May 25, during the opening round of the Division 3 regional. Turtle Lake/Clayton was backed by junior left-handed pitcher Kyle Larson, who kept Luck/Frederic off balance through seven innings, and was throwing a no-hitter heading into the top

of the fifth before Trent Strapon finally connected on a single. “This was a tough one for us, we faced a tough picther in Kyle Larson from TL/C,” said coach Ryan Humpal. Luck/Frederic had just two hits and were retired in order through four innings. Larson allowed just two hits and had 10 strikeouts with no walks. The only other hit by Luck/Frederic came off the bat of Zach Schmidt in the sixth inning, but was quickly thrown out on a fielder’s choice in the next at bat. TL/Clayton got on the board right away in the bottom of the first inning when Kyle Steffen singled in the leadoff spot, and Larson drew one-out walk. Both runners scored on an RBI single by Zach

Luck/Frederic senior Tony Aquado slides into second against Turtle Lake/Clayton during the regional playoffs on Friday, May 25 . – Photos by Marty Seeger unless otherwise noted

Dylan LeMay of Luck/Frederic looks for the ball as a Turtle Lake/Clayton base runner slides into second.

Schradle to give TL/Clayton the 2-0 lead. Along with Larson’s performance on the mound, Brodie Kunze kept Luck/ Frederic in the game allowing just the two runs through three innings. “For us, Brodie Kunze ended the season throwing the ball real well and did that again on Friday. He threw six innings only allowing five hits and two earned runs. Overall he located the fastball well and worked his way out of jams,” said Humpal. TL/Clayton put another two runs on the board in the bottom of the fourth on a double by Tanner Arnold, which proved to be plenty of run support for TL/Clayton. Luck/Frederic finished out the season 9-13 overall and third in the West Lakeland at 4-5.

Siren/Webster outfielders try to track down a fly ball during an earlier game this season. – File photo by Greg Marsten

“Overall the season went well and we finished with a 9-13 record, for the first year of the co-op things went smoothly. We look to carry over our play from the month of May and hopefully will start the 2013 playing like we finished this year,” said Humpal.

Ashland 2, Siren/Webster 1 ASHLAND – The Siren/Webster baseball team ended their season at Ashland on Friday, May 25. The one-run loss came against an Ashland team who had been on a six-game winning streak. Siren/Webster had a rough year, posting just three wins on the season, but the team is young and promising with only two seniors on the team. No game stats were available at press time from the game at Ashland.

Siren/Webster catcher Shay Johnson fights the wind to pull in a foul ball. – File photo by Greg Marsten

Eagle offense stymied by Amery Unity baseball team out in first-round playoff game Amery 5, Unity 1 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer AMERY – The Unity baseball team struggled to put up any offense against the Warriors of Amery on Friday, May 25, during the first round of regionals at Amery. The Eagles combined for 45 runs in the previous three games of the season and still had six hits against Amery, but couldn’t come up with a timely hit. The Eagles only run of the game came in the second inning when Nate Despiegelaere hit a one-out double and was brought home by Brady Turner who also doubled. With the Eagles trailing by two runs in the top of the fourth inning, they had runners in scoring position but hit into a double play to end the inning. Jacob Ruck was the starting pitcher for the Eagles. He went four innings with no strikeouts, allowed five hits, two walks and three earned runs. Zac Baxter pitched

Unity had a tough end to the season, getting beat by the Warriors in the first round of the playoffs. – Photos by John Reed the final two innings with two strikeouts, ond in the conference at 5-3. They’ll have a good portion of their roster returning for three hits, two runs and no walks. It was a difficult ending to a successful next season, however, as they graduate season for the Eagles, who finished sec- just four seniors.

Jacob Ruck gets set to pitch against Amery during the regional playoff on Friday, May 25.

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Luck/Frederic quiets the ‘Dogs

hoping they can carry that recent confidence deeper into the playoffs.

L/F girls shut out SCF in first round Luck/Frederic 9, Chetek/Weyerhaeuser 5 by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer FREDERIC – The Luck/Frederic softball squad stayed alive in the playoffs with a solid, 9-5 victory over the visiting Chetek/Weyerhaeuser Bulldogs on Tuesday, May 29, at Frederic, earning the right to advance in Division 3 playoff against fellow West Lakeland Conference rival Grantsburg later this week. L/F starter Corissa Schmidt earned the win, in spite of the Bulldogs taking an early first-inning lead and threatening the L/F lead later. She struck out nine Bulldogs and walked six in the complete game victory. The L/F squad had strong defense in the win, and used that defensive prowess several times to either stop or slow down the ‘Dogs at times when they threatened. The L/F bats also seemed to be in sync, with catcher Avery Steen knocking a double and a triple and scoring twice. She also made several solid defensive plays at the plate, including a dead duck play to end the game on an Abbie Otlo strike from left field to put the final nail in the coffin for the Bulldogs. Luck/Frederic also had clutch hitting from Lauren Domagala, who recorded two singles and a perfectly placed sacri-

A Chetek/Weyerhaeuser runner was picked off at third by Luck/Frederic’s Tessa Clemenson. – Photos by Greg Marsten fice fly in the later innings to score a run. L/F head coach Erin Hansford noted her squad’s confidence seems to help, and also praised her players offense. “We just need to keep it together for all seven innings,” she said. With the playoff win, L/F moved their record up to 9-3 overall, and earned the right to face off in the Division 3 WIAA regional final against fellow West Lakeland superpower Grantsburg on Thursday at

Morgyn McGinnity tries to beat a throw to first against the Saints.

the Pirates’ home field. Hansford and crew are planning on a new approach to the contest with the Pirates, as the wheels seemed to fall off the last time the two squads met. L/F recorded a dozen errors and too little offense to make up the difference, losing by a 22-1 drubbing. They have made several defensive adjustments since then and are

Luck/Frederic 8, St. Croix Falls 0 FREDERIC – The Luck/Frederic girls were able to hold the St. Croix Falls Saints scoreless in the first-round playoff opener at Frederic on Friday, May 25, winning by an 8-0 mark. The L/F squad scored three runs in the opening inning and kept peppering away at the Saints defense, scoring two more in the second inning and three more in the fifth for the win, giving them the right to advance, to the second round of the playoffs in Division 3 against the Chetek/Weyerhaeuser Bulldogs. Corissa Schmidt started and finished for the L/F squad, while Hayley Jaremczuk started for the Saints, and went the distance, but took the loss. Schmidt had good control and kept the Saints almost hitless. Only catcher Natalie Sempf advanced past first base, and that was on a solid triple that was the only real threat to Schmidt’s evening, other than the occasional walk or fielder’s choice. The Saints finished their season with a 3-17 overall record and 1-7 in West Lakeland Conference play. With their cooperative program, Luck/Frederic now plays in the Division 3 bracket, as the WIAA considers them a larger school with the combined program, which uses a formula to combine their school size for playoff bracketing.

Saint Alexis Erickson tracks down a deep fly ball in center field as her teammates trailed.

Saints fall to rival Osceola during baseball playoffs Osceola 4, St. Croix Falls 0 by Garth Olson Special to the Leader ST. CROIX FALLS – St. Croix Falls ran into a tough draw versus Osceola and its ace Alex Freese during the opening round of the playoffs on Friday, May 25. In a well-played game, the Saints came up short, 4-0, with Freese holding St. Croix Falls to two hits during the complete game shutout. St. Croix Falls manager Brian Jacobson stated he was proud of his team’s effort and season. “We hit the ball early but right at people,” Jacobson said. “I tip my cap to Osceola. It was a good game, minus a couple miscues, but there wasn’t a lack of effort.” Saint senior Ben Clausen also pitched terrific, scattering just five hits over seven innings. Osceola scratched the first run during the third inning after a walk, sacrifice bunt and sacrifice fly. The Chieftains added three more runs in the fifth. Saint senior Rob Heilig stroked the first hit for St. Croix Falls with a single in the fourth inning. Freshman Jacob Jacobson added another single late in the game, but Freese

The Saints ended their 2012 season at Osceola after a first-round playoff loss. maintained control, retiring the Saints in order in the top of the seventh. Following the postgame hugs and a few tears from seniors, Jacobson explained it

was a good year, despite the first-round playoff loss. “We played a challenging regular-season schedule and, after the first couple

Saint shortstop Jacob Jacobson displayed a solid glove and had one of two hits against Osceola. – Photos by Garth Olson games, we played solid baseball,” he said. Jacobson added the Saints will return 10 players to the varsity team next spring, and will be more experienced in 2013.

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Beavers test Pirates in playoff opener

Grantsburg gets out of a late-inning jam Grantsburg 3, Cumberland 1

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Pirates softball team is hosting the regional championship game this Thursday, May 31, after a close game against the Cumberland Beavers in Tuesday’s, May 22, regional semifinal. The Pirates led 3-1 heading into the top of the sixth inning, and pitcher Macy Hanson was throwing a solid game already. Through four innings, Hanson had seven strikeouts with only one hit allowed and one hit batter. But the Beavers threatened in the sixth, getting a single to lead off the inning and getting two more singles to help score the Beavers first run of the game. Cumberland drew a bases-loaded walk with one out, and Hanson recorded her eighth strikeout of the game for the second out. The inning, and Cumberland threat, finally ended as Wendy Roberts hauled in a rocket line drive to first.

Sam Schwieger attempts to get back to third base in a play where she nearly made it back safely, only to be called out. – Photos by Marty Seeger Hanson worked through a 1-2-3 inning in the seventh to end the game, and give the Pirates the win, heading into the re-

gional championship against Luck/Frederic beginning at 5 p.m. The Pirates have already played Luck/Frederic twice this season, losing the first by a score of 16-3, and winning 22-1 on May 17. Against the Beavers, the Pirates had five hits, including an RBI single from Hanson in the first inning. Hanson went 2 for 3 and drove in two runs, while Kylie Pewe went 1 for 2, and Sam Schwieger went 1 for 3 and drove in a run in the third inning. Stacey McKenzie was the other Pirate to get a hit in the game.

The Unity softball season came to an end at Northwestern on Friday, May 25.

Northwestern 10, Unity 0 MAPLE – The Unity softball team ended their season with a first-round regional loss at Northwestern on Friday, May 25. The Eagles were shut down completely as Northwestern allowed just two hits. Olivia Nelson and Shauna Jorgenson had the Eagles only hits in the game, while Northwestern produced 12. The Tigers big inning came in the bottom of the third inning when they scored eight runs, and hit a two-run homer to make the 10-run rule and end the game in five innings. Hailey Olson pitched all five innings for the Eagles, with one strikeout and two walks, while Unity struck out 10 times. Rice Lake 15, Webster/Siren 0 RICE LAKE – The Storm softball team ended their season with a loss at Rice Lake on Friday, May 25, during the first round of regionals. No game stats were available at press time. Stacey McKenzie fires a rocket to first base as pitcher Macy Hanson ducks down, and Wendy Roberts waits for the throw and eventual out against Cumberland.

RIGHT: Ashley Dietmeier of Webster/Siren makes contact with the ball during an earlier game this season.

All-American honors

Former area athletes Zach Anderson of Frederic and Brian Thill of Webster competed at the NCAA Division III Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships last Friday, May 25, at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College in Claremont, Calif. Both earned All-American honors in the decathlon with Anderson taking fourth overall and Thill finishing eighth. Both are pictured on the podium above, as well as in the photo with trophies. See this week’s Extra Points section on the front page of sports for more information. – Photos submitted

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Grantsburg team has third highest GPA in state LEFT: The Grantsburg boys basketball team was honored recently for having the third highest team grade-point average in Division 4. The Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association has recognized them for this achievement. – Photo submitted

Thunder from Down Under by Greg Parent and Terry Lehnertz St. Croix Valley Raceway ST. CROIX FALLS – What a difference a week makes. Seven days after opening to unseasonably warm weather, St. Croix Valley Raceway hurried their race program along Friday night, May 25, under threatening skies with a slight chill in the night air. The season’s second week included the first installment of the summerlong Thunder in the Valley series featuring the UMSS winged sprint cars. In honor of the recent passing of longtime sprint car fan, owner and fabricator, Davey Tabor, Friday’s contest was presented as the first-annual Davey Tabor Memorial. Monsoonlike rains during the week left the clay surface heavily saturated, challenging the track preparation crew. Considering the conditions – which included standing water in the normally dry infield – the track proved to be fast and racy. The first class to test the track in feature racing action was the Bullseye Shooting Range Future Fours. Heat race winner Kyle Dahlheimer and Damon Roberts drew the front row for their eight-car main event, and that duo would duke it out for the duration. Dahlheimer grabbed the advantage early but by lap two, Roberts had gained the upper hand. Just past halfway,

Dahlheimer again nudged out front but then had to head pit side one lap later with a crippled ride, with Roberts reclaiming the front. At the checkers, it was Roberts winning for the second week in a row in front of newcomer Oliver Swanson, Chris Rick, Hope Tucker and Chris Arnett. Next on the track were the pure stocks for their 15-lap feature paced by Jason Havel and Jake Silbernagel. After picking up a heat win earlier in the night, Silbernagel pursued Havel throughout but never was able to muster a serious challenge. Behind Havel and Silbernagel, Brandon Davis, Justin Rick, Ben Kaphing, Tony DuBois and Jon Wigchers all jockeyed for positions three on back. At the stripe, Havel won comfortably ahead of Silbernagel, Rick, Davis and DuBois. After several attempts during the past month to complete a race program, the Upper Midwest Sprintcar Series was finally able to get their second show of the season in the books. Veteran racer Brooke Tatnell drew upon his experience to navigate a heavy track and record his second UMSS win of the season in the first-annual Davey Tabor Memorial. Tatnell drove by early leader Sye Anderson on lap four and pulled away for the $1,034 victory. Commenting after the race Tatnell stated,

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD BASEBALL

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Conf. 8-0 5-3 4-5 3-5 1-8

Scores Thursday, May 24 Amery 5, Unity 1 Friday, May 25 (First round regionals) Ashland 2, Siren/Webster 1 Osceola 4, St. Croix Falls 0 Turtle Lake/Clayton 5, Luck 0 Tuesday, May 29 (Regional semifinals) Grantsburg 5, Cameron 0 Upcoming Wednesday, May 30 (Regional final) TBD Tuesday, June 5 (Sectionals) 11 a.m. TBD at Cumberland 5 p.m. TBD at Cumberland

BOYS GOLF Upcoming

Tuesday, June 5 7 a.m. Division 2 & 3 State Tournament

Overall 21-2 9-12 9-13 8-14 3-15

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

Standings

Conf. 8-0 3-2 3-2 1-5 1-7

Scores Thursday, May 24 (1st round regionals) Luck/Frederic 8, St. Croix Falls 0 Northwestern 10, Unity 0 Rice Lake 15, Webster/Siren 0 Tuesday, May 29 (Regional semifinals) Luck/Frederic 9, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 4 Grantsburg 3, Cumberland 1 Upcoming Thursday, May 31 (Regional final) 5 p.m. Luck/Frederic at Grantsburg Monday, June 4 (Sectional semifinal) 5 p.m. TBD at Grantsburg Thursday, June 7 (Sectional final) 4 p.m. TBD at Chequamegon

Overall 21-2 9-3 5-7 1-8 3-17

TRACK & FIELD

Upcoming Friday, June 1 9:30 a.m. State Track & Field Meet at UW-La Crosse Saturday, June 2 9:30 a.m. State Track & Field Meet at UW-La Crosse

Visit www.wissports.net for local high school scores & stats

“I like heavy tracks that are a bit rough. Turns one and two were pretty good, but you had to make sure you picked the right line through turns three and four. It’s an honor to win the first Tabor Memorial.” A field of 18 UMSS winged sprint cars were on hand for their first of four appearances at the St. Croix Valley Raceway this season. Ultimate sprint heat race wins went to Andy Jones, Tatnell and Jerry Richert Jr. With Jones the high-point earner following the heats, Jones redrew a six for the feature race invert. This put Kurt Davis and Sye Anderson on the front row of the scheduled 25-lap Davey Tabor Memorial feature race presented by GRP Motorsports. Jones was racing with a heavy heart, as friend and crew member Ron Fleischer had passed away earlier in the week following a short battle with cancer. Jones is dedicating the remainder of his season in memory of Fleischer. The feature race had some problems in the early going, as two reds and two yellows waved in the first four laps. The distance was reduced to 20 laps following the final red, and the race then went 16 laps nonstop to the finish. Anderson grabbed the early lead on the opening lap, but the yellow blinked on when Andy Jones slowed on lap two. A safety call by track officials to check Jones’ car kept the running order intact and the race was under green again. Tatnell moved by Davis on lap two for second. The first red flew on lap three when 2010 UMSS Champion Cody Hahn hooked a rut in turn four and tipped over. Hahn was OK, but his car was done for the night. With Anderson still in front of Tatnell, rookie driver James Broty brushed the wall on the restart and exited the track in turn one. Broty remained upright, but his sprinter had a flat tire and bent rim, sending him to the pits. Tatnell took command on lap four when the race returned to green-flag action. The final stoppage came on lap five when Austin Johnson flipped in turn three and ended up on top of the concrete wall nosed into the catch fence. Johnson was OK, but his car was badly bent and out of action. During the red flag, Andy Jones dropped out of the race while running fifth with a broken rocker arm in his engine. On the restart, Tatnell pulled away from the field during the remaining 16-lap sprint to the checkers. A late race pass in lapped traffic netted defending UMSS Champion Jerry Richert Jr. the runner-up position. When Margaret Tabor’s No. 34TW sprinter was unable to start the feature race on account of engine woes, Richert donned the 34TW top wing in honor and memory of Davey Tabor for the feature race. Sye Anderson turned in a strong effort to finish third, racing on this Memorial Day weekend in memory of Raleigh Sandberg. Chris Graf had a tremendous charge forward from his 11th starting position to ride home in fourth. Rounding out the top five was eastern

Wisconsin MSA driver Kurt Davis. Doubling their car count from two to four over the last week, the UMSS micro sprints were topped by Hayward youngster George Knudsen. Following Knudsen were last week’s winner, Tony Duran, and Ty Sampeir and Allison Berger. Knudsen also won the heat race. In the UMSS Traditional Sprints presented by Sterling Bank, reigning champion Kevin Bradwell started alongside of Johnny Parsons III on the outside of the front row. At the drop of the green, Parsons snared the point but was feeling heaving pressure from Bradwell. While the two-man battle ensued up front, Jack Clark had his hands full of Jeff Pellersels in the battle for third, all while Rick Kobs sampled myriad lines searching for speed on his march to the front. Parsons would not be denied as he held on to the point for the duration, parking his No. 12 wingless sprinter in Victory Lane, while Kobs eventually finished runner-up in front of Pellersels, Bradwell and rookie Ryan Olson. In what most fans agreed was the best contest of the night, the WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds capped the evening with a true nail-biter. Tony Schill and Mitch Weiss paced the 17-car field for the nightcap with Weiss the early leader. Schill took over the top spot on the second circuit, but fifth-starting Jason VandeKamp was charging hard and made it up to second by lap five. With the race half completed, VandeKamp had worked around Schill to take over the lead and he immediately began stretching his advantage. Meanwhile, VandeKamp’s third-row starting mate, Josh Bazey, had sliced his way from sixth to third. On lap 13, Bazey found himself in second, but staring at a sizable deficit to the strong-running VandeKamp. The Luck hot shoe immediately set out on a search for speed, and eventually found a groove to his liking – running high in turns one and two, low through turns three and four. In the waning laps, the once large advantage for VandeKamp had dwindled to nothing with two laps to go. With the end of the race quite literally in sight, Bazey made one last charge, diving under VandeKamp entering turn three. The cars made brief contact entering turn four but both drivers remained hard on the throttle. As the pair dueled the final 100 yards, it was Bazy edging by VandeKamp for the win, his first of the season. Schill came home third in front of John Remington and Gabe Kennedy. Action returns to the quarter-mile bullring with Kids’ Night this Friday, June 1, when kids can ride in the race cars! The Friday Night Live action will include all five of the raceway’s regular classes, UMSS traditional and micro sprints, pure stocks, future fours, and WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds. Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing set to commence at 7:05. More information can be found on the track’s Web site www.scvraceway.com.

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ATVs • BIRDING • BOATING • CAMPING • FISHING • HIKING • HUNTING • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

DNR making history with land acquisition Some land covers parts of Washburn, Burnett Counties MADISON – The Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday, May 17, that it is poised to make the largest recreational and forestland acquisition in state history, an easement on 67,346.8 forest acres in Douglas, Bayfield, Burnett and Washburn counties from the Lyme St. Croix Forest Company. The purchase, to be known as the Brule-St. Croix Legacy Forest, is located at the headwaters of the St. Croix and Bois-Brule rivers in the state’s northwest sands area and contains 80 small lakes and ponds, 14 miles of streams and a globally significant pine barrens habitat. About 20,000 acres of the purchase are located within the Brule River State Forest boundaries. “This purchase forever opens access to hunting, fishing, trapping, hiking, skiing, bird-watching, ATV and snowmobile trails, portions of the North Country Trail, and extensive habitat for deer, bear, wolves, woodcock, migratory songbirds and grouse,” said DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp. “At the same time, the land remains in private ownership, on the tax rolls and will be managed sustainably for forestry purposes. It’s a win-win for everybody that will help maintain the celebrated forested character of the north.” The state Natural Resources Board will review the proposed purchase at its Wednesday, May 23, meeting. If approved, the department will forward the proposal to lawmakers and to the governor for final approval. “Through new standards and prioritizing of our department Knowles-Nelson Stewardship acquisitions, we were able to make sure that we had adequate bonding authority to make a purchase of this magnitude,” said Stepp. “We thoroughly assess properties to assure we are getting a good return on investment for the public’s money. When we buy land we choose only the best of the best, like the Brule-St. Croix Forest Legacy easement.”

Shaded areas on this map show where more than 67,000 acres of land will eventually become the largest recreational and forestland acquisition in state history through the DNR. The purchase will eventually be known as the Brule-St. Croix Legacy Forest. – from the DNR According to DNR real estate director ardship Fund. Phase II, also an easement, Dick Steffes, the transaction is based on covers 22,667.71 acres at a cost of two phases. Phase I, to be reviewed at $6,007,000. Phase II is proposed as a 2014 the May 2012 Natural Resources Board transaction. DNR will apply for federal meeting, is for a working forest easement forest legacy funds and use stewardship. on 44,679.09 acres at a price of $252 per Taken together, the project would protect acre, or $11,260,000 from the state’s Stew- 67,346.8 acres as sustainable, working forestland permanently open to the public for outdoor recreation. Working forest (forest legacy) easements ensure permanent public access for recreational enjoyment while the property itself remains in private ownership, keeping property on the tax rolls, Meet at the visitor center before heading allowing sustainable timber harvest out into the field. Bring your lunch and practices and minimizing state costs with outdoor gear. the low easement versus full ownership Friday, June 8, is a Moth Capture Field cost. Study. This is a night program beginning at 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. at the Dike 6 parking lot. This is an excellent opportunity Great Northern Outdoors Bass Fishing League Standings Week 3 to see sphinx moths and large silk Co-sponsored by BLC Well Drilling in Milltown moths, and maybe even a luna! There will be two wildflower tours in Standings 9. Dockmasters, 10 lbs., 6 oz. 18. GNO, 0 lbs., 0 oz. 1. Main Dish, 25 lbs.,1 oz. 10. Milltown Dock, 9 lbs. 7 oz. 19. Ones/Roberts, 0 lbs., 0 oz. June. Saturday, June 2, will be in search 2. Long/Nelson, 24 lbs., 10 oz. 11. Mosseys, 7 lbs., 14 oz. of wild lupine. Saturday, June 23, will be 3. Hack’s Pub, 20 lbs., 14 oz. 12. Northern Bar, 7 lbs., 11 oz. Big bass/Big bag weekly winner: heading into the wetlands to find mid4. 46 Store, 20 lbs., 11 oz. 13. Brad/Cody, 7 lbs., 10 oz. Big Bass: summer wildflowers. Both tours are 5. Jim Duncan, 14 lbs., 11 oz. 14. Laqua/Allee, 7 lbs. 6 oz. Mosseys, 2 lbs., 1 oz. from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; meet at the vis6. Bon Ton, 12 lbs., 6 oz. 15. Cory/Jamie, 7 lbs. 6 oz. Big Bag: 7. Luck Sport Marine, 11 lbs., 10 oz. 16. Subway, 1 lbs., 15 oz. 46 Store, 6 lbs., 15 oz. itor center 8. Air World 11 lbs., 9 oz. 17. Dairy Queen 1 lbs., 9 oz For more information about these and other events at Crex Meadows, please call 715-463-2739, visit www.crexmeadows.org, or find them on Facebook. Friends of Crex support these and other programs and new members are welcome. – submitted

Opportunities to discover at Crex Meadows GRANTSBURG – June is the time for wildlife baby growth. Staff is also programming for youth in June. Nature’s Little Explorers is a 10-week program series for children ages 2 – 6, older siblings are welcome too. Explorers will meet on Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 beginning on June 12. Cost is $2 per child per week or a one time fee of $10 for the entire series. Explorers will discover through handson experiences and hikes. Summer Family Wildlife Adventures is a new program series. The idea is to be outside discovering nature while in it. SFWA will meet twice a month on Wednesdays. The first adventure is Wednesday, June 13, in search of butterflies. Wednesday, June 27, the group will be trying to spot baby animals. All SFWA are free and begin at 6 p.m. Other programs in June include Shakers & Movers: Karner Blue Butterfly Field Study on Thursday, June 7, and Saturday, June 9 beginning at 10 a.m.

“We applaud the state for recognizing that Wisconsin’s natural resources are precious and should be managed in sustainable ways for the benefit of the regional economy and the environment,” said Tom Morrow, managing director, the Lyme Timber Co. “Lyme has a long history of owning and managing large forestland properties under conservation easements that provide a steady flow of wood to local mills, regular employment for forest managers and logging contractors, while allowing public recreational access.” Morrow credited The Conservation Fund for assisting with the transaction. The Lyme property provides wood products to 12 pulp, saw timber and telephone pole processing mills and other supporting industries in the region. The Wisconsin forest products industry employs 60,000 workers and provides $18 billion in economic value in wood and paper products. Wisconsin leads the nation in employment and the value of shipments in the forest products industry. “Maintaining large blocks of working forests is critical to the health of our industry,” said Butch Johnson, owner of Johnson Timber in Hayward and Flambeau River Papers in Park Falls. “We’ve seen the breakup of many of our former industrial forests in Wisconsin, and these conservation easements are invaluable public-private partnerships to meet the needs of the public and protect jobs.” The Lyme St. Croix Forest easement restricts development, requires sustainable forest practices, limits property subdivision and ensures public access as well as protecting the environmental values of the property. With the completion of the Lyme St. Croix easement, more than 200,000 acres of working forestlands have been protected through conservation easements. This preservation effort helps secure materials for the forest products industry for future generations. In 2010, tourism expenditures in this four-county area totaled $346,578,723 and supported 8,791 jobs. Statewide, tourism has more than $12 billion in economic impact each year and supports many jobs. The Forest Legacy Program, which is a strong partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, supports efforts to protect private forestland from being converted to nonforest use. The program encourages and supports acquisition of conservation easements, which are legal binding agreements that transfer a negotiated set of property rights from one party to another without removing the property from private ownership. — from WDNR

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Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar May 2, 2012

(May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY L. KIRKVOLD, BREMER BANK, NA, JOHN DOE TENANT #1, JOHN DOE TENANT #2, Defendants Case No. 12CV9 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure and sale rendered in the above-entitled action on March 28, 2012, in the amount of $101,432.33, 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 18th day of July, 2012, at 10 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Lot 65 of the plat of O.H. Steindorff and C.H. Johnson’s addition, also known as Arlington Heights addition to the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. Tax Parcel No. 2010098-0000. Property Address: 333 Arlington Blvd. N., Amery, Wisconsin. 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 29th days of May, 2012. /s/ Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Attorney Christine A. Gimber Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C. 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

(May 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., as successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. SANDRA S. GRAZZINI-RUCKI, et al. Defendant(s) Case No.: 11 CV 421 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 13, 2012, in the amount of $377,081.39, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 13, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lots 10 and 11, Plat of Idle Wild, except the West 60 feet of said Lot 11, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel 2: Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map 5073 recorded in Volume 22 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 180 as Document No. 709540, being part of Lots 11, 12 and 13, Plat of Idle Wild, Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, located in Government Lot 4, Section 3, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 707 Idlewild Drive, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. TAX KEY NO.: 106-00049-0000, 106-00051-0001. Dated this 2nd day of May, 2012. Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 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 creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1800052

(May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff vs. RYAN T. ELLER, et al. Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 11 CV 618 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 29, 2011, in the amount of $90,615.49, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 3, 2012, at 10 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: That part of the Southeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter, Section 33, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: From the Northwest corner of said Section 33; thence East 80 rods; thence South 120 rods; thence East to a point 60 feet East of the West line of Keller Avenue; thence South along the East side of said Keller Avenue 109 feet to the point of beginning of the tract to be conveyed; thence continuing South 80 feet; thence East 253.50 feet; thence North to West side of a drainage ditch; thence Northwesterly along the West side of said drainage ditch to a point due East of the point of beginning; thence West to the point of beginning, except parcel described in Volume 259 Records, page 148 Document No. 311162. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 509 Keller Avenue South, Amery, WI 54001. TAX KEY NO.: 201-01004-0000. Dated this 2nd day of April, 2012. Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 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 creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 286571

(May 30, June 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Royal Credit Union, a federal credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, as assignee of The RiverBank, a Minnesota banking corporation, P.O. Box 188 304 Cascade Street Osceola, Wisconsin 54020 Plaintiff, vs. Ashley L. Cross, a/k/a Ashley L. Abrams 463 Lookout Lane St. Croix Falls, WI 54024, Jordan A. Cross 463 Lookout Lane St. Croix Falls, WI 54024, Bank of America, National Association a/k/a Bank of America 101 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202, U.S. Bank National Association a/k/a U.S. Bank 425 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Citibank, National Association f/k/a Citibank (South Dakota), N.A. 701 East 60th Street North Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104, John Doe, Mary Roe and XYZ Corporation, Defendants. Case No. 11CV632 Case Type: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action on April 27, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DAY/DATE/TIME: Thurs., June 28, 2012, 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 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 17 OF SMITH’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF OSCEOLA ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. (For Informational Purposes Only: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 504 Seminole Avenue, Osceola, Wisconsin.) Dated this 7th day of May, 2012. Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2951 Garth G. Gavenda/#15829

CAREGIVER NEEDED

NOTICE

Elderly woman with extensive needs CNA/CMA experience Hours/pay will be negotiated at interview.

Thursday, June 14, 2012 7 p.m. at Eureka Town Hall

Agenda to be posted: 1) Eureka Town Hall 2) Eureka Town Garage 3) Eureka Clerk’s Office. Agenda may also be posted on Town Web site: www.townofeureka.org

For more information call 612-245-0845. 562080 41Lp 31ap

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in Webster area

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE

Application for Class B Retailer’s License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages. To the town board of the Town of Meenon, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The undersigned: Fishbowl United Sportsmen’s Club Richard Doering, President 25490 Highway 35 P.O. Box 318 Webster, WI 54893 Hereby makes application for Class B Retailer’s License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, at the place of business located at: 25940 State Highway 35 Webster, WI 54893 Dated: May 22, 2012 Suzanna M. Eytcheson Meenon Town Clerk 561724 41L 31a WNAXLP

Application for Class B Retail License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages and intoxicating liquors. To the town board of the Town of Meenon, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The undersigned: Yellow River Saloon & Eatery, LLC Stephen Gary Yantes 27043 State Highway 35 Webster, WI 54893 Hereby makes application for Class B Retail License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages and intoxicating liquors to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, at the place of business located at: 27043 State Highway 35 Webster, WI 54893 Dated: May 22, 2012 Suzanna M. Eytcheson Meenon Town Clerk 561726 41L 31a WNAXLP

(May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Royal Credit Union, a federal credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, WI 54703, Plaintiff, vs. Daniel M. Walker 6517 Melrose Drive North Highlands, CA 95660, Judy K. Walker f/k/a Judy K. Richards 6517 Melrose Drive North Highlands, CA 95660, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants. Case Type: 30304 Case No.: 12 CV 52 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action on April 18, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: June 21, 2012, at 10 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: Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 2136, recorded in Volume 10 of Certified Survey Maps, page 59, Document No. 551188, located in the NE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 16, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Polk County, Wis. (“Property”). (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 1597 210th Street, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.) Dated: April 25, 2012. Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2951 Garth G. Gavenda/#16011

(May 30, June 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as servicer for U.S. Bank, National Association, As Trustee for the Holders of the Specialty Underwriting and Residential Finance Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-AB1 Plaintiff vs. BRIAN ROUX, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 11 CV 620 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 21, 2011, in the amount of $118,857.63, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 26, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 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. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: Lot One (1) and Two (2) and the West Half (W 1/2) of Lot Three (3) except the South 20 Feet thereof, Block 36, City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, and, the East Half (E 1/2) of vacated Jefferson Street on the West side of the premises. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 303 East Louisiana Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. TAX KEY NO.: 281-00660-0000. Dated this 26th day of April, 2012. Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 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 creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1788197

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Case No. 12 PR 21 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 8, 1925, and date of death April 21, 2012, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2000 78th Street, Luck, WI 54853. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 10, 2012. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wis., Room 500.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH K. BROWN Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration)

Application for Class B Retail License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors. To the town board of the Town of Meenon, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The undersigned: Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1194 Sonny Tyler, President 7330 State Road 70 Webster, WI 54893 Hereby makes application for Class B Retail License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, at the place of business located at: 7330 State Road 70 Webster, WI 54893 Dated: May 22, 2012 Suzanna M. Eytcheson Meenon Town Clerk 561722 41L 31a WNAXLP

Application for Class B Retail License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors. To the town board of the Town of Meenon, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The undersigned: Midtown Tavern Richard J. Belanger 25196 State Road 35 Siren, WI 54872 Hereby makes application for Class B Retail License to sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors to be used from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, at the place of business located at: 25196 State Road 35 Siren, WI 54872 Dated: May 22, 2012 Suzanna M. Eytcheson Meenon Town Clerk 561720 41L 31a WNAXLP

The following has applied for Renewal combination Class B beer and liquor license from July 1, 2012, thru June 30, 2013, in the Town of Eureka, Polk Cty., Wis., with application now on file at the clerk’s office: Marc A. Porath The EdgeTown Tavern, Inc. 2087 State Road 35 Milltown, Wis. Application will be considered at the regular monthly town board meeting on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at the Eureka Town Hall. 562095 41-42L 31a,d WNAXLP

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(May 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

Steven J. Swanson Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 Bar No. 1003029

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TOWN OF MILLTOWN PUBLIC HEARING

The Town of Milltown will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 11, at 7 p.m. at the Milltown Fire Hall, for the purpose of a zoning change for Jerry Larsen, from ag to commercial. The Regular Monthly Meeting will follow the Public Hearing. There will be discussion on the Kemah Shores Assessor Plat #1. Virgil Hansen, Town Clerk 561906 41-42L 31-32a,d WNAXLP Town of Milltown

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Registered Nurse $25.44/hr. Public Health Home Care Limited Part Time Deadline to apply: June 6, 2012 YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete position requirements and details, please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake or Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Ct., Amery or by calling 715562131 41L 485-9176. Please, no faxed applications. AA/EEOC

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 2, 2012, 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 Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of the board about that person’s objection except at a session of the Board. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the 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 person’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 person’s estimate of the value of the land of the improvements that are the subject of the person’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 2nd day of May, 2012. 561255 40-41L WNAXLP Town of McKinley, Deborah Grover, Clerk

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE Application for retail “Class B” license to sell fermented malt beverages to the Town Board of the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wis., the undersigned: John H. and Charlaine L. O’Fallon Hereby apply for a “Class B” Fermented Malt Beverages License from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Westside Driving Range 28281 French Rd. Danbury, Wis. Dated May 25, 2012 Deanna J. Krause, Clerk Town of Oakland 561922 41L

Application for retail “Class B” license to sell fermented malt beverages to the Town Board of the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wis., the undersigned: Virginia E. King Hereby applies for a Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverages License from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Log Cabin Hollow 27925 Lone Pine Rd. Webster, Wis. Dated May 25, 2012 Deanna J. Krause, Clerk Town of Oakland

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TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN COMMISSION - NOTICE OF HEARING June 13, 2012 The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 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. Annie Yang requests to obtain a Special Exception to operate a mobile food truck in the Commercial District. The address of the proposed use is 2131 U.S. Hwy. 8, and the property is located in Section 28, T34N, R 18W. The current parcel identification number is 044-00792-0000. Jim Alt, Zoning Administrator 561905 41-42L WNAXLP

TOWN OF TRADE LAKE PAVING BIDS The Town of Trade Lake is accepting bids for the paving of Stillson Road, 20’ wide, 2” thick. This bid to include a portion of the boat landing. Contact Dwight Anderson, 715-488-2694 for a copy of the specifications and diagram for Boat Landing or any other questions. Please leave a message. Bids are due by June 14, 2012 to the Clerk’s Office or hand-delivered at the meeting. These sealed bids will be opened on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the Monthly Board Meeting at the Town Hall. Clerk’s Address: Town of Trade Lake 13361 State Road 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 560711 Deborah L. Christian, Clerk 29-30a 40-41L

CESA #11 HEAD START

Polk County Early Learning Center To be considered for an interview, applicants MUST submit an agency application along with references, letters of recommendation, transcripts and verification of degree/license.

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QUALIFICATIONS Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education required. Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a DPI teaching license preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide educational services to 3-year-olds (may include some 4- or 5-year-olds) in a classroom setting, home visits and leadership to teaching team. HOURS 40 hrs./wk., 186 days/yr. WAGE RATE Associate Degree: $11.96/hr. 4-Year Degree: $13.12/hr. DEADLINE TO APPLY Thursday, June 14, 2012, 4 p.m. INTERVIEWS IN TURTLE LAKE Monday, June 25, 2012 To obtain an application, detailed job description or for more information on other employment opportunities, please visit our Web site at www.cesa11.k12.wi.us/hs/Employment.cfm, call Head Start Central Office at 715-986-2020 or visit your local Job Service Center. Please send application and credentials to: CESA #11 Head Start Attn.: Human Resources 225 Ostermann Drive Turtle Lake, WI 54889 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Siren Sanitary District will hold their monthly Board Meeting on Thurs., June 14, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Siren Town Hall. Immediately following the Sanitary District Meeting the Town of Siren will hold their monthly Board Meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m. The agenda will be posted. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary Hunter, Clerk. Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119 561672 41-42L WNAXLP

INVITATION FOR BIDS

REPAIRS TO CHIMNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The School District of Webster is seeking bid proposals for Repairs to the Chimney at the elementary school. Bids will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Friday, June 1. Please contact Brian Sears, Director of Buildings and Grounds, for specifications at 715-866-4281 ext. 336 or bsears@webster.k12.wi.us. Bids shall be submitted to: School District of Webster, Attn.: Brian Sears, P.O. Box 9, Webster, WI 54893. 561445 40-41L 30a

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The monthly meeting of the Clam Falls Town Board will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at the town hall. The agenda will include minutes of May meeting, treasurer’s report, a vote to allow ATVs on town roads, approval of liquor licenses, approval of operator licenses, approval of cigarette licenses, report from Comprehensive Land Use Committee, Godfrey Lake Dam Emergency Action Plan, Driveway Ordinance, road report, resident issues, correspondence, pay bills and any other business to legally come before the board. Betty Knutson, Clerk For The Clam Falls Town Board 561464 41L 31a WNAXLP

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The DNR is selling a Horse Barn for salvage at Straight Lake Wildlife Area in Bone Lake Township. Everything must be removed by August 31: 150’x36’ main and 32’x32’ wing (sound structure); Includes: Galvanized steel roof, red steel siding, rusty, 2x6 T & G exterior and interior horse stall walls (Dixte Fire X) pressure treated. Contact Brett Olson at: Wisconsin DNR, 941 Mallard Lane #104, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. 262-794-2142 for info and sealed bid form. Deadline for sealed bids is June 13, 2012, by 3:30 p.m. Public bid opening will be June 14 at the DNR office in Balsam Lake, at 9 a.m. DNR reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 561486 40-41Lp WNAXLP

A public test of the Village of Frederic’s Sequoia Voting System will be held at the Village Hall, 107 Hope Rd. W., on Friday, June 1, at 8:30 a.m. Kristi Swanson, Village Clerk 562050 41L WNAXLP

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The DNR is selling a hunting shack for salvage at Straight Lake Wildlife Area in Bone Lake Township. Everything must be removed by August 31: North Section of shack: 12’x15’. Exterior is OSB chipboard. South section: 12’x12’. This shack is in good condition. Contact Brett Olson at: Wisconsin DNR, 941 Mallard Lane #104, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 262-794-2142 for info. and sealed bid form. Deadline for sealed bids is June 13, 2012, by 3:30 p.m. Public bid opening will be June 14 at the DNR Office in Balsam Lake at 9 a.m. DNR reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 561485 40-41Lp WNAXLP

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BID NOTICE The Town of Laketown is seeking sealed bids for the following road projects: 1) Overlay 180th St. from 260th Ave. south approximately 2,234’; and 265th Ave. from 180th St. west approximately 914’ west. Project #1 is a LRIP Project. 2) Paving Bullhead Lake Lane. 3) Overlay 260th Ave. from 180th St. approximately 1/4 mile west. 562067 41-42L WNAXLP 4) Chip seal 220th St. approximately 4.5 miles. Please mark and submit your bids separately. Bids must be received by June 25, 2012, and will be opened June 26. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For more information and for specifications, contact Merle Larson at 715-648-5557.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, operating under an approved Affirmative Action Plan. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

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TOWN OF LORAIN BOARD MEETING Thurs., June 14, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Lorain Town Hall

Agenda: Call meeting to order; verify publication of meeting/roll call; approve minutes of previous meeting; approve treasury report; motion to pay bills. Reports: Ambulance, Fire Dept. roads, Comprehensive Commission; North Land Municipal Ambulance Manager; review & possible action on liquor applications; additional items for future meeting; motion to adjourn. Susan E. Hughes, Clerk 562070 41L 31a

INVITATION TO BID TOWN OF TRADE LAKE, BURNETT COUNTY

The Town of Trade Lake, Burnett County, is accepting sealed bids for the paving of Church Road (appr. .54 mile) and 200 feet of the intersection with Sunrise Point 2” x 20”. Bids will be accepted until 6 p.m., on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at the Town of Trade Lake Town Hall, 11810 Town Hall Road, Frederic, WI 54837. “The bidders attention is called to the fact that this project is subject to a prevailing wage rate determination which has been issued by the State of Wisconsin and that the prevailing wage rates and hours of labor set forth in this determination shall be applicable to this project.” For further information, please contact Dwight Anderson, Highway Patrolman, by calling 715-488-2694, please leave a message. Bids will be opened and awarded on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at 6 p.m., at the Town of Trade Lake Town Hall, 11810 Town Hall Rd., Frederic, WI 54837. The Town of Trade Lake reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any parts thereof, waive any informalities in the bidding process and to accept the bid proposal or portion of a bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Town. Please mail bid to: Town of Trade Lake, 13361 State Road 48, Grantsburg, WI 54840. Deborah L. Christian, Clerk 561371 40-41L 30-31a WNAXLP Town of Trade Lake

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Notices/Employment opportunities

May 21, 2012

The following position is available in the Shell Lake School District:

Grades 5-12 Band Instructor

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This 100% F.T.E. band position will start with the 2012/2013 school year. This position will provide all 5-12 instrumental music instruction in the Shell Lake School District. D.P.I. license, consistent with teaching instrumental music is required. Jazz Band and Marching Band is also a requirement of the position. To apply: Applicants must send the following: • Letter of application • Resume • D.P.I. license • Three letters of recommendation • Copy of official transcripts Successful applicant must pass a criminal background check, drug screen and required medical exam. Start Date: August 20, 2012. Application Deadline: June 8, 2012. Submit application materials to: Mr. Don Peterson, 7-12 Principal School District of Shell Lake 271 Hwy. 63 S. Shell Lake, WI 54871 The Shell Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

Case No.: 11CV777 Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled action on January 12, 2012, 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 17th day of July, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the Judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Lot 1 of Plat of Indianhead Subdivision in the City of Amery, and part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW1/4 of NE1/4), Section 4, Township 32 North, Range 16 West, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said lot 1, Plat of Indianhead Subdivision, thence South 120th feet along the west right-of-way line of Minneapolis Avenue, thence West parallel with the South line of said Lot 1 a distance of 97 feet, thence North parallel with the West right-ofway line of said Minneapolis Avenue a distance of 120 feet to the Southwest corner of said lot 1, thence East 97 feet along the South line of said lot 1 of the point of beginning. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 916 Minneapolis Avenue, Amery, Wisconsin. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of said 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 within ten days after confirmation of sale. Dated this 16th day of May, 2012. Peter M. Johnson, Polk County Sheriff Donald R. Marjala - Lawyer Spangler, Nodolf, Bruder & Klinkhammer, LLC P.O. Box 1165 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1165 715-830-9771 Attorneys for Plaintiff Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our clients behalf and any information we obtained will be used for that purpose.

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(May 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 2 ANCHORBANK, fsb assignee of S & C Bank 25 W. Main Street Madison, WI 53703 Plaintiff vs. STEVEN R. TALMAGE 760 Paperjack Drive New Richmond, WI 54017 JERI ANN TALMAGE 760 Paperjack Drive New Richmond, WI 54017 SSN, LLP a Wisconsin limited liability partnership Steven R. Talmage - Registered Agent 1767 115th Street New Richmond, WI 54017 DOMINIC CASEY JANE DOE CASEY Tenants of the premises located at 900 Minneapolis Avenue Amery, WI 54001 JAVIER GURROLA JANE DOE GURROLA Tenants of the premises located at 902 Minneapolis Avenue Amery, WI 54001 DERRICK KOCH NATALIE KOCH Tenants of the premises located at 910 Minneapolis Avenue Amery, WI 54001 Defendants. SHANTELLE M. GEORGE DEAN M. BRUNKHORSE Tenants of the premises located at 908 Minneapolis Avenue Amery, WI 54001 CATHY L. MCCARTY JOHN DOE MCCARTY Tenants of the premises located at 914 Minneapolis Avenue Amery, WI 54001 DOROTHY A. PLATSON JOHN DOE PLATSON Tenants of the premises located at 904 Minneapolis Avenue Amery, WI 54001 WESLEY K. HALVERSON ONGUE G. ANNIBEL HALVERSON Tenants of the premises located at 906 Minneapolis Avenue Amery, WI 54001 MARY A. FLYNN Tenants of the premises located at 912 Minneapolis Avenue Amery, WI 54001 Defendants.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following applications have been received by the undersigned Village Clerk for Liquor Licenses for the ensuing year ending June 30, 2013. Merlin Nelson for Combination Class “B” Beer License and Class “B” Intoxicating Liquor License at his place of business known as LUCK-E-TAVERN & SUPPER CLUB located at 211 Main Street, Luck, Wis. Cris Moore for Combination Class “B” Beer License and Class “B” Intoxicating Liquor License at his place of business known as BON TON LLC, located at 212 Main Street, Luck, Wis. Kent W. Petersen/Ash-Whit L.L.C. for Combination Class “A” Beer License and Class “A” Intoxicating Liquor License at his place of business known as THE BOTTLE SHOP, located at 100 South Main Street, Luck, Wis. Huppert Family LLC by Benjamin Huppert for Combination Class “B” Beer License and “Class B” Liquor License at the business known as BEN’S NORTHERN BAR, 105 S. Main Street, Luck, Wis. Bob McCann and Chuck Torrance, for Class “B” Beer License at their place of business known as LUCK COUNTRY CLUB, INC., located at 1520 South Shore Drive, Luck, Wis. Chanda H. Elliott for Combination Class “A” Beer License and Class “A” Intoxicating Liquor License at her place of business known as WAYNE’S FOODS PLUS located at 151 Butternut Avenue, Luck, Wis. Edward M. and Jody K. Seck for Class “A” Beer License at their place of business known as HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE, located at Highway 35 and 48 in Luck, Wis. Jeff Hulett for Class “B” Beer License and Class “C” Wine License at his place of business known as OAKWOOD INN, located at 12 Robertson Road, Luck, Wis. David Swenson for Combination Class “B” Beer License and Class “B” Intoxicating Liquor License at their place of business known as HOG WILD BBQ & GRILL, located at 129 and 131 Main Street, Luck, Wis. Notice is further given that the Village Board, Village of Luck, will meet in session on June 13, 2012, to act on the above applications. 562121 41L Kevin Kress, Village Clerk WNAXLP

NOTICE OF RECALL ELECTION FOR PARTISAN OFFICES GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR At the Election to be held on June 5, 2012, in Polk County, Wisconsin, the following polling place locations will be used for the municipalities indicated. Polling places will open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. Voters must be registered before they may vote. You may already be registered. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, or registering, contact the municipal clerk prior to the election. All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. City of St. Croix Falls Voting at: City Hall (Located at 710 Hwy. 35 South, intersection of U.S. Hwy. 8 & Hwy. 35 S.) Bonita Leggitt, Clerk - 715-483-3929, ext. 11 Town of Alden Voting at: Alden Town Hall (Located 1 mile east of Hwy. 65 on Cty. Rd. C & CC) Judy Demulling, Clerk - 715-248-7859 Town of Apple River Voting at: Apple River Town Hall 612 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Gloria Stokes - Clerk, 715-268-9275 Town of Balsam Lake Voting at: Balsam Lake Town Hall & Shop (Located at 1494 150th Ave., intersection of 150th Ave. & 150th St.) Brian Masters, Clerk - 715-554-2091 Town of Bone Lake Voting at: Bone Lake Lutheran Church (1/2 mile S. of Hwy. 48, corner of Cty. Rd. I & 255th Ave.) Darrell Frandsen, Clerk - 715-472-8212 Town of Clam Falls Voting at: Clam Falls Town Hall (County Road I to 320th Avenue, east to 80th Street, then south 1/4 mile - hall on east side of street) Betty L. Knutson, Clerk - 715-653-4206 Town of Eureka Voting at: Eureka Town Garage 2395 210th Ave. Michelle Tonnar, Clerk - 715-646-2985 Town of Farmington Voting at: Farmington Town Hall (Located 1/4 mile west of Hwy. 35 on 30th Ave.) Debbie Swanson, Clerk - 715-294-2370 Town of Garfield Voting at: Garfield Town Hall (Next to Fire Hall, in Wanderoos) Sue Knutson, Clerk - 715-268-4857 Town of Georgetown Voting at: Town Hall (Located corner of Cty. Rds. H & I) Kristine Lindgren, Clerk - 715-857-5788 Town of Laketown Voting at: Cushing Community Center (Located at 2410 241st St., Cushing School) Patsy Gustafson, Clerk - 715-648-5569

Town of Lorain Voting at: Lorain Town Hall (Located at the intersection of 20th St. & 345th Ave., next to fire hall) Susan Hughes, Clerk - 715-653-2629 Town of Luck Voting at: Luck Town Hall (Located at St. Rd. 48, next to Luck Medical Clinic) Lloyd Nelson, Clerk - 715-472-2037 Town of McKinley Voting at: McKinley Town Hall (Located at Corner of Hwy. 48 and 15th St.) Deborah Grover, Clerk - 715-822-3864 Town of Milltown Voting at: Milltown Fire Hall (Located at 127 Eider St., on Hwy. 35 north of Milltown) Virgil Hansen, Clerk - 715-825-2494 Town of Osceola Voting at: Town Hall (516 East Ave. N, Dresser) Lorraine Rugroden, Clerk/Treas. - 715-755-3060 Town of St. Croix Falls Voting at: St. Croix Falls Town Hall (Intersection of U.S. Hwy. 8 and 200th St.) Janet Krueger, Clerk - 715-483-1851 Town of Sterling Voting at: Cushing Community Center (From Hwy. 87 turn by Holiday (Cty. Rd. N), go straight onto 241st St.) Julie Peterson, Clerk - 715-488-2735 Town of West Sweden Voting at: West Sweden Town Hall (Located in Frederic, off Hwy. 48 W., on (N.) 3rd Ave.) Andrea Lundquist, Clerk - 715-327-8650 Village of Dresser Voting at: Municipal Office (Located on the corner of Main St. and Central Ave., 2 blocks off of State Rd. 35) Jodi A. Gilbert, Clerk - 715-755-2940 Village of Frederic Voting at: Frederic Village Hall (107 Hope Road West , 1/2 block west of Hwy. 35) Kristi Swanson, Clerk - 715-327-4294 Village of Luck Voting at: Luck Village Hall (401 South Main St.) Kevin Kress, Clerk - 715-472-2221 Village of Osceola Voting at: Osceola High School Auditorium Neil J. Soltis, Clerk - 715-294-3498

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(May 23, 30, June 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Royal Credit Union, a federal credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, Plaintiff, vs. Timothy W. Rea 2867 Eagle Valley Circle Woodbury, Minnesota 55129, Linda M. Rea 2867 Eagle Valley Circle Woodbury, Minnesota 55129, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants. Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV158 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action on May 10, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DAY/DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at 10 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 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land in Government Lot 1, Section 5, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, being in Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 283 recorded in Volume 2, page 12 of said Polk County records described as follows: Beginning at the NE corner of Lot 2 of said map; thence N 32° 55’ 35” W, 121.58 feet to a corner of Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 356, recorded in Volume 2, page 85 in said county records; thence S 85° 16’ 45” W, 204.56 feet to a meander line along Bone Lake; thence Southeasterly 109.89 feet, more or less, to the North line of said Lot 2; thence with the North line of said Lot 2, N 88° 31’ 30” E 228.22 feet to the NE corner of said Lot 2; to the point of beginning. Together with all land between the described meander line and said Bone Lake. Together with a nonexclusive easement for roadway purposes over and across the East 66 feet of Lots 2, 3 and 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 283, recorded in Volume 2 of CSM, page 12, Document No. 367742, being part of Government Lot 1, Section 5, Township 35 North, Range 16 West. Together with a nonexclusive easement for roadway purposes over and across Government Lot 1, Section 5, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, over said roadway as the same is now laid out and traveled from County Trunk Highway I to said parcel of land herein conveyed. (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 2378 108th Street, Luck, Wisconsin, or 1088 239th Avenue, Luck, Wisconsin.) Dated this 21st day of May, 2012. Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2951 Garth G. Gavenda/#16090

(May 30, June 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY L. THOMPSON Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 12 PR 25 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth September 16, 1940, and date of death May 11, 2012, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 105 East Oak Street, Frederic, WI 54837. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 31, 2012. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, WI, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar May 22, 2012 Ryan M. Benson Attorney at Law BENSON LAW OFFICE, LLC P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar No.: 1036463 561658

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VILLAGE OF LUCK VOTING EQUIPMENT TESTING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public test of the electronic voting equipment to be used at the June 5, 2012, Recall Election, will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 1, 2012, at the Luck Village Hall. This test is open to the general public. Kevin Kress, Village Administrator 562051 41L WNAXLP

NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF SIREN Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Siren of Burnett County will be held on Monday, June 4, 2012, from 5 - 7 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall, 7240 South Long Lake Road. For appointments call 800-721-4157. 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 Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact or provide information to a member of the board about that person’s objection except at a session of the Board. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of 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 48hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at the estimate. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor 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 Wis. Statutes. The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, 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 person may testify by telephone. Mary Hunter, Clerk 561669 41L WNALXP Town of Siren

NOTICE TOWN OF APPLE RIVER PUBLIC TEST OF ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM TOWN HALL FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012 561744 41L 10 A.M. WNAXLP Notice is given that a public test of the Edge Voting System will be conducted at the Town Hall located at 612 U.S. Highway 8 at the date, location and time specified above.

VILLAGE OF WEBSTER LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following applications have been received by the undersigned Village Clerk for Liquor Licenses for the ensuing year beginning July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2013. Merle Meyer and Marilyn Meyer at their place of business known as Emily’s Luncheon located at 26632 Lakeland Avenue North, Webster, Wisconsin, for Retailer’s Class “B” Beer License. Laurie Ament at her place of business known as Cafe Moonglow LLC located at 7243 Main Street East, Webster, Wisconsin, for Retailer’s Combination Class “B” Beer License and Class “C” Wine License. Zachary Benson at his place of business known as Fresh Start Coffee Roasters located at 7436 Main Street West, Webster, Wisconsin, for Retailer’s Combination Class “B” Beer License and Class “C” Wine License. Wayne M. King, Christa King, Chanda Elliott and Richard A. Estridge at their place of business known as Wayne’s Star of the North Inc. dba Wayne’s Foods Plus located at 26363 Lakeland Avenue South, Webster, Wisconsin, for Retailer’s Combination Class “A” Beer License and Class “A” Liquor License. Michael W. & Julie M. Remund at their place of business known as Wild Bill’s Sporting Goods and Spirits, Inc. located at 26798 Lakeland Avenue North, Webster, Wisconsin, for Combination Class “A” Beer License and Class “A” Liquor License. Edward M. and Jody Seck at their place of business known as Stop-A-Sec, Inc. dba Holiday StationStore located at 26354 Lakeland Avenue South, Webster, Wisconsin, for Combination Class “A” Beer License and Class “A” Liquor License. Paul W. Connor at his place of business known as Connor’s Service Station located at 26548 Lakeland Avenue North, Webster, Wisconsin, for Combination Class “A” Beer License and Class “A” Liquor License. Myron Mansfield at his place of business known as Budda’s Black and Orange located at 7462 Main Street West, Webster, Wisconsin, for Combination Class “B” Beer License and Class “B” Intoxicating Liquor License. Jerrold R. Rand at his place of business known as Rene & Jerry’s Bar, Inc. dba The Tap located at 7408 Main Street West, Webster, Wisconsin, for Combination Class “B” Beer License and Class “B” Intoxicating Liquor License. Jason Hansen at his place of business known as Zia Louisa located at 26708 Lakeland Avenue North, Webster, Wisconsin, for Combination Class “B” Beer License and Class “B” Intoxicating Liquor License. Notice is further given that the village board, Village of Webster, will meet in session on June 13, 2012, at 6 p.m. to act on the above applications. Patrice Bjorklund, Village Clerk/Treasurer Dated: May 23, 2012 561663 41L WNAXLP

RECALL ELECTION FOR PARTISAN OFFICE JUNE 5, 2012 LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES

The Recall Partisan Election will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in the State of Wisconsin. This notice of location and hours of polling places is published on behalf of the municipalities. Following is a list of polling place locations for Burnett County municipalities: Town of Anderson Town of Blaine Town of Daniels Town of Dewey Town of Grantsburg Town of Jackson Town of LaFollette Town of Lincoln Town of Meenon Town of Oakland Town of Roosevelt Town of Rusk

Town Hall Town Hall (Northland Comm Ctr.) Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall (Timberland Luth. Church) Town Hall

13808 Anderson Rd. 1232 E. School Rd. 9602 Daniels 70 Rd. 24433 Town Hall Rd. 23211 State Rd. 48/87 4599 County Rd. A 24184 Malone Rd. 9110 Perida Rd. 7396 Kruger Rd. 27826 Lone Pine Rd. 20805 Cty. Rd. H 25195 County Rd. H

Town of Sand Lake Town of Scott Town of Siren Town of Swiss Town of Trade Lake Town of Union Town of Webb Lake Town of West Marshland Town of Wood River Village of Grantsburg Village of Siren Village of Webster

Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Village Hall Village Hall Community Center

5364 County Rd. X 28390 County Rd. H 7240 S. Long Lake Rd. 7551 Main Street 11811 Town Hall Rd. 9015 County Rd. F 31000 Namekagon Trail 12259 County Rd. F 11610 State Rd. 70 316 S. Brad St. 24049 First Ave. N. 7421 Main St. W.

The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. All of the polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. If you have questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk: Town of Anderson Jessica King, Clerk 2773 185th St. Luck, WI 54853 715-472-4753 Town of Blaine Rita Ronnigen, Clerk 33426 North Mans Trail Minong, WI 54859 715-466-4884 Town of Daniels Liz Simonsen, Deputy Clerk 8851 Waldora Road Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2291 Town of Dewey Pamela Brown 1148 Swiss Chalet Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7111 Town of Grantsburg Romey Nelson, Clerk-Treasurer 118 E. Madison Avenue P.O. Box 642 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5600

Town of Jackson Lorraine Radke, Clerk 4742 County Rd. A Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8412 Town of LaFollette Linda Terrian, Clerk 23928 Malone Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2531 Town of Lincoln Wanda Washkuhn, Clerk 25603 Icehouse Bridge Road P.O. Box 296 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4201 Town of Meenon Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk 25863 E. Bass Lake Dr. Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4893 Town of Oakland Deanna Krause, Clerk 7426 W. Main St. P.O. Box 675 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8213

Town of Roosevelt Patricia Hayden 2997 County Road EE Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-2468 Town of Rusk Bonnie Harder, Clerk 26985 E. Benoit Lake Rd. Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-4723 Town of Sand Lake Peggy Tolbert P.O. Box 165 Webster, WI 54893 715-222-9375 Town of Scott Kim Simon, Clerk 28390 County Rd. H Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-2308 Town of Siren Mary Hunter, Clerk 23340 Soderberg Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5119

Town of Swiss Judy Dykstra, Clerk 7551 Main St. P.O. Box 157 Danbury, WI 54830 Office: 715-656-3030 Town of Trade Lake Deborah Christian, Clerk 13361 St. Rd. 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2600 Town of Union David Olson, Clerk 8347 Grover Pt. Rd. Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4129 Town of Webb Lake Gail Keup, Clerk 2363 Escape Drive Webb Lake, WI 54830 715-259-3439 Town of West Marshland Margaret A. Hess, Clerk 25161 Spaulding Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2922

Town of Wood River Dawn Luke, Clerk 11097 Crosstown Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2296 Village of Grantsburg Jennifer Zeiler, Clerk 316 S. Brad St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2405 Village of Siren Ann Peterson, Clerk/Treasurer 24049 First Ave. P.O. Box 23 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2273 Village of Webster Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk-Treasurer 7505 Main St. W. P.O. Box 25 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4211

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUS DRIVERS WANTED

Position: Unity School District is accepting applications for bus drivers. This position is for regular route drivers (morning and afternoon route). Requirements: Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with school bus endorsement required. Training and assistance to obtain license are available to interested applicants. Qualified applicants will be given first consideration. How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of interest, District application (available at www.unity.k12.wi.us), and letters of recommendation to: Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator Unity School District 1908 150th Street/Hwy. 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810-7267 Deadline: June 15, 2012 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 561517 40-42L 30-32a,d orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

ORDINANCE 12-05 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTE STATE OF WISCONSIN Town of Laketown, Polk County SECTION I - TITLE AND PURPOSE The title of this ordinance is the Town of Laketown All-Terrain Vehicle Route Ordinance. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish all-terrain vehicle routes in the town and to regulate the operation of all-terrain vehicles in the town. SECTION II - AUTHORITY The Town Board of the Town of Laketown, Polk County, Wisconsin, has the specific authority to adopt this All-Terrain Vehicle route ordinance under s.23.33 (8) (b) and (11), Wis. stats. SECTION III - ADOPTION OR ORDINANCE This ordinance adopted on proper notice with a quorum and roll call vote by a majority of the town board present and voting, provides the authority for the town to designate allterrain vehicle routes in the town and to regulate the use of those routes and all-terrain vehicles in the town, designates all-terrain vehicle routes in the town and provides for the regulation of the use of those routes and of all-terrain vehicles in the town. SECTION IV - OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES Pursuant to s.23.33 (4) (d) 4., Wis. stats., except as otherwise provided in s.23.33 (4), Wis. stats., no person may operate an all-terrain vehicle on the roadway portion of any highway in the town except on roadways that are designated as all-terrain vehicle routes by this ordinance. Operation of allterrain vehicles on a roadway in the town that is an all-terrain vehicle route is authorized only for the extreme right side of the roadway except that left turns may be made from any part of the roadway that is safe given prevailing conditions. SECTION V - DESIGNATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTES That all Town of Laketown roads shall be designated as allterrain vehicle routes, between those areas POSTED with allterrain vehicle route signs: and that the roads must be properly signed as required in accordance of Wisconsin Administrative Code: NR64.12 (7) (C) for ATV travel and are not of the designated route until such signs are in place. SECTION VI - CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTES Pursuant to s.23.33 (8) (d), Wis. stats., the following restrictions are placed on the use of the town all-terrain vehicle route designated by this resolution: A. Routes shall be marked with uniform all-terrian vehicle route signs in accordance with s. NR 64.12 (7), Wisconsin Administrative Code. No person may do any of the following in regard to signs marking town all-terrain vehicle routes: 1. Intentionally remove, damage, deface, move or obstruct any uniform all-terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standard or intentionally interfere with the effective operation of any uniform all-terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standards if the sign or standard is legally placed by the state, any municipality or any authorized individual. 2. Possess any uniform all-terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standard of the type established by the department for the warning, instruction or information of the public, unless he or she obtained the uniform all-terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standard in a lawful manner. Possession of a uniform all-terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standard creates a rebuttable presumption of illegal possession. B. Operation shall be subject to all provisions of s. 23.33, Wis. stats., which is adopted as a part of this ordinance by reference, pursuant to s.23.33 (11), Wis. stats. C. A copy of this ordinance shall be sent by the town clerk to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. D. No person shall operate an ATV in excess of thirty-five (35) miles per hour on Town Roads. All ATV operators shall ride single file. All ATV operators shall slow the vehicle to 10 mph or less when operating within 150 feet of a dwelling. SECTION VII - ENFORCEMENT This ordinance may be enforced by any law enforcement officer authorized to enforce the laws of the State of Wisconsin. SECTION VIII - PENALTIES The penalties under in s.23.33 913) (a), Wis. Stats., are adopted by reference. SECTION IX - SEVERABILITY If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable. SECTION X - EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance is effective on publication or posting. The town clerk shall properly publish this ordinance as required under s.60.80, Wis. stats. Adopted this 22nd day of May, 2012. David King Chairman Monte Tretsven Supervisor Bruce Paulsen Supervisor Attest: Patsy Gustafson Town Clerk 562065 41L WNAXLP

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Notices/Employment opportunities

Monday, June 11, 2012, 7 p.m.

The following liquor license applications will be considered at the regular board meeting to be held Monday, June 11, at 7 p.m., at the town hall located at 612 U.S. Hwy. 8, Range, Wis. *Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquors and malt beverages. Gary G. Searle and Nancy M. Searle, 2270, 71st, Luck, Wis., agent for Cricket’s Bar and Grill, 251 110th St., Amery. Rick T. Hanson and Kimberly K. Hanson, 474 U.S. Hwy. 8, Turtle Lake, agents for Duck’s Sports Bar & Grill Inc., 1255 60th St., Cty. Rd. D, Amery. David M. Germanson, 900 165th Ave., Balsam Lake, agent for DN Campground LLc, 956 165th Ave., Balsam Lake. *Retail Class A License for retail sale of malt beverages and intoxicating liquor for consumption off premises. Rick Scoglio, 1717 70th St., Balsam Lake, agent for Pap’s General Store, 1637 80th St., Balsam Lake. Attested by: Gloria Stokes, Clerk, 715-268-9275 561788 30d 41L WNAXLP

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TAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE VILLAGE OFFICE, 7505 MAIN STREET, WEBSTER, WISCONSIN, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012, AT 5:45 P.M. For the purpose of consideration of a variance permit, for property located at 26506 Sturgeon Avenue North in the Village of Webster. The property is zoned R1, Single-Family Residential District. The request is to erect a decorative fence on the north side of lot with 38-foot setback from center of street and to place fence on east side on property line. The board will hear all interested persons, or their agents or attorneys, and thereafter will make a decision on the requests. For additional information, please contact: Patrice Bjorklund, Village Clerk 7505 Main Street West Webster, WI 54893 Phone: 715-866-4211 Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact the Village Clerk at 715-866-4211, 7505 Main Street West, Webster, Wisconsin, at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request.

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NOTICE OF PARTISAN RECALL ELECTION FOR THE OFFICES OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND SAMPLE BALLOTS June 5, 2012

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF BURNETT COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a partisan recall election to be held in the several wards in Burnett County, on the 5th day of June, 2012, at which the statewide officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below. INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall give his or her name and address and sign the poll list before being permitted to vote. If an elector is not registered to vote, an elector may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence if the elector provides proof of residence. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. WHERE PAPER BALLOTS ARE USED Where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to the name of the candidate for whom he or she intends to vote. The elector may only vote once for each office. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. WHERE TOUCH SCREEN VOTING SYSTEMS ARE USED The elector shall select the candidate for whom he or she intends to vote by touching the candidate’s name or using the keypad. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote.

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. If the elector spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth or machine. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked. After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. The elector shall leave the booth, deposit the ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The elector shall discard unused partisan ballots in a locked discard box. The elector shall leave the polling place promptly. After an official Touch Screen ballot is marked, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly. An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector. The following is a sample of the official ballots:

The Following Sample Screen Ballot Screen Shot Is A Sample Ballot Of A Ballot Which Would Be Voted On The SVRS Handicapped Accessible Voting Machine Available For Use At All Polling Locations

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Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk County Government Center, Room 150 7410 County Rd. K #105 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2173

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Notices/Employment opportunities NOTICE OF PARTISAN RECALL ELECTION FOR THE OFFICES OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND SAMPLE BALLOTS June 5, 2012

OFFICE OF THE POLK COUNTY CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF POLK COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a partisan recall primary to be held in the several wards in Polk County, on the 5th day of June, 2012, at which the statewide officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, in the sample ballot below. INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place and before being permitted to vote, an elector shall give his or her name and address and sign the poll list before being permitted to vote. If an elector is not registered to vote, an elector may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence if the elector provides proof of residence. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. WHERE PAPER BALLOTS ARE USED Where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to the name of the candidate for whom he or she intends to vote. The elector may only vote once for each office. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. WHERE OPTICAL SCAN VOTING SYSTEMS ARE USED Where optical scan voting is used, the elector may fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the party of his or her choice. The elector shall then fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate for whom he or she intends to vote. The elector may only vote once for each office. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote and fill in the oval or connect the arrow on the write-in line. WHERE TOUCH SCREEN VOTING SYSTEMS ARE USED The elector shall select the candidate for whom he or she intends to vote by touching the candidate’s name or using the keypad. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. The vote should not be cast in any other manner. If the elector spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth or machine. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked. After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. The elector shall leave the booth, deposit the ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The elector shall discard unused partisan ballots in a locked discard box. The elector shall leave the polling place promptly. After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the marks do not show. After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the booth, insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the elector shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The elector shall leave the polling place promptly. After an official Touch Screen ballot is marked, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly. An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector. The following is a sample of the official ballots:

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When the rain comes ....

Flash flooding occurred in Burnett and Polk counties over Memorial Day weekend with more than 5 inches of rain falling within hours in some parts of Northwest Wisconsin. At left, Chuck Swensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yard in Alpha flooded following a torrential downpour Sunday night, May 27. Above, the fishing pier on the west side of Coon Lake in Frederic, usually high and dry, was submerged following the rain. - Photo at left by Priscilla Bauer, photo above by Becky Amundson

Ethan Alexander found the shoreline of Coon Lake in Frederic had changed dramatically after the rains this past weekend - and a fishing pier had moved to deeper water. At right, sisters Megan and Emily Amundson stand near a section of Clam Falls Drive which crumbled from the strong current of flood waters. The floodwaters just a block east of Hwy. 35 in Frederic (photo above, left) flooded the yard of Barry Berdal and made roads impassable. At left, flood waters approached the Trade Lake Store. Photos by Becky Amundson except for photo of Trade Lake Store, by Susan Ames-Lillie

The high flow of water on the St. Croix River damaged part of the St. Croix Falls Dam (photos at left) on Memorial Day. Boards in the dam broke under the pressure of gushing water and Xcel Energy, which operates the dam, says it may take a month to repair as the river level will have to come down 6 feet in order to replace the boards. Brian Franzmeier, chief operator at the hyroelectric facility, said water flow reached 40,000 cubic feet per second. Prior to the rains it was 6,500 cfs. Franzmeier said the energy output has actually dropped from 26 megawatts per hour to 21 because not as much energy can be produced when the water does not drop as great a distance. - Photos by Rob Harrison

RIGHT: Floodwater brought an even more scenic look to the Wade and Linnea Brask farm on Spirit Lake Road west of Frederic. Their flooded farm property features a creek that connects Wood Lake to Spirit Lake. - - Photo by Jolene Brask

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School fire/from page 1 It was noted the school would have been closed for the week anyway, given the damage and until an air assessment could be completed. After a count of days/hours already completed this school year, it was decided that Johnson has the authority to close the school due to a potential health/safety threat to students and staff - and still meet the minimum-hours requirement. An all-call message to students and their families will be issued. All other questions and concerns will be addressed at a meeting to be held this Thursday, May 30. (See Leader Web site for follow-up information). No one will be allowed in the building for the remainder of this week, according to Siren Police Chief Chris Sybers, who spoke to media at a press conference Tuesday afternoon, noting that he would be inspecting the building with an arson investigator on Wednesday. There were no injuries reported among occupants of the building or the firefighters who put out the blaze. “I’d have to give a huge thanks to all the

Siren Police Chief Chris Sybers answers questions from a television reporter at a news conference, Tuesday afternoon. - Photo by Jean Koelz

Firefighters from five area fire departments responded to Tuesday’s fire at the Siren K-12 school. - Photo by Sherill Summer volunteer firefighters who helped keep us safe,” noted student Mackenzie Erickson. “Let’s just say I didn’t think it was for real - we had just had a fire drill the week before, so we definitely weren’t expecting it, that’s for sure.” Fire departments from Siren, Webster, Grantsburg, St. Croix/Hertel and Frederic responded to the fire. By 2:30 p.m., firefighters had the fire extinguished and were still knocking out sections of walls and ceilings to look for any hot spots and mopping up water inside the building. Law enforcement responding to the scene included Siren Police Department, Burnett County Sheriff's Department, State Patrol and St. Croix Tribal Police Department, along with four local ambulance units - three at the school and one at the evacuation center. It was noted by school board member Dayton Daniels that the roof damaged by fire is not part of the roof scheduled for immediate repair.

IT’S ALMOST HERE!

School board members were among those watching firefighters extinguish the fire which destroyed the small gymnasium at the Siren K-12 School on Tuesday, May 29. - Photo by Michael Decorah

Flames shot from the roof of the gymnasium at Siren’s K-12 school as firefighters arrived to contain the blaze. - Photo by Mackenzie Erickson

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Lost letters from Luzon

Part II: The journey, the wait, the first days of World War II and loss of a young American life

by Gary King Leader editor FREDERIC – As 2nd Lt. Lawrence "Kermit" Lodin boarded a ship in April 1941, destined for Luzon in the Philippines, friends and family back home were reading about him in the newspaper. Despite the fact it was still a time of peace in the United States, the image of Lodin and six other young men dressed in pilot gear, having just mastered the Army Air Corps' intensive flight school in Texas, made him an instant hero. The papers also carried endless news of of the war in Europe, where Germany and England were at war. Less space was being given for news reports of the hasty buildup of American forces in the Philippines, where Lodin was headed to join the 17th Pursuit Squadron of the 24th Pursuit Group and, simply put, protect the islands from being taken over by the Japanese. Within a few days of Lodin’s graduation from flight school in Texas, a Japanese spy, Takeo Yoshikawa, arrived in Honolulu to begin studying the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, information uncovered by historians after the war. The previous year, 1940, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt had successfully run for his third term in office on the platform of keeping the U.S. out of war. Headlines in the spring of 1941 were pointing to the fact he would not be able to keep that promise for long.

Peering out from hundreds of flight school graduates, Lt. Lawrence “Kermit” Lodin (center of photo at right) chronicled his journey from his hometowns of Minneapolis and Lewis to flight school in Texas and finally, to Luzon, the northernmost island in the Philippines through letters home to his “folks.” - Special photos He continued his narratives with a simple “Dear folks” ... April 13, 1941 - "We're going through the Canal right now and it's really hot. All we do is pant and sweat. We'll be heading north again though; we have to stop at San Francisco. ... I've found some new conveniences on board. We have an elevator, a barber shop, tailor shop and probably a lot of other yet undiscovered miracles. They say that our staterooms bring as much as $1,000 for a five-day trip. A boy has just come through ringing the dinner chimes so I think my roommate and I will tear down and grab a chunk of meat or something. The heck we will. We have to dress all up and march down like kings and we have to be oh, too, too charmed with everything and everybody. It's sort of fun, though and I'm getting more used to it every day."

A month of leisure

But for Lodin, April of 1941 was a month of leisure. He was living like a prince onboard the steamship S.S. Washington, a luxury liner chartered by the U.S. government as a troop ship. Lodin and fellow pilots boarded in New York City and headed to San Francisco via the Panama Canal. From California it would be a Pacific cruise to Hawaii and then to Luzon.

The stationery of the S.S. Washington, a luxury liner chartered by the U.S. government for use as a troop ship. - Special photo

April 25, 1941 - Tomorrow we will dock in Hawaii about 6 a.m. This boat is no slow poke; we could be in there tonight, but I guess they won't let us in the harbor at night. The boat has been terribly crowded since we left Frisco and most of the 2nd Lts. including myself were forced to move one deck below into much smaller rooms with more men to a room. The captains and majors were given the better rooms. We'll all be moved back up after Hawaii, I'm sure, because there will be many getting off there."

2nd Lt. Lawrence “Kermit” Lodin, show in photo second from left, top row, made the front page of a Minneapolis newspaper upon graduating from flight training in Texas.

In the same letter, Lodin described a tour of San Francisco, including Chinatown, an Italian restaurant experience and touring a square-rigger sailing ship in the harbor, the boat used in the filming of "Mutiny on the Bounty." In Hawaii there wasn't much time to do a lot of sightseeing but there were opportunities to photograph Pearl Harbor, make a quick tour of Honolulu and spend some time on the beach. He wrote a two-page letter two days

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Pictured are senior female members of the choir singing a selection during graduation. Left to right are Tanesia Bibeau, Ally Mahler, Haley Anderson and Sarah Petznick.

Pictured are male members of the senior class singers who sang the song, “I Can Go the Distance.”

Cody Zelinski was selected as a senior class speaker to talk about “The Past.”

Nick DeConcini spoke to his classmates about “The Future.”

Senior Anthony Locken spoke about “The Present” during graduation.

Valedictorian of the St. Croix Falls High School Class of 2012, Alex Frey, receives congratulations from school board member Sheri Norgard and board President Brent McCurdy.

Photos by Tammi Milberg

Carlee Libbenga receives her diploma from Superintendent Glenn Martin.

Sasha Lundgren and Austin Foeller enter the gym on Friday, May 25, for commencement at St. Croix Falls High School.

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the attic, Joan and Harry found an old stub for some shoes they left at the repair shop 10 years Joe Roberts ago. They thought it would be funny to go to the shop and see if the shoes were still there. So they did. They handed the stub to the repairman who took it and looked in the back. He came out again and said, “They’ll be ready on Wednesday.” ••• Ben’s wife had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months. Things looked grim, but he was by her bedside every single day. One day as she slipped back into consciousness, she motioned for him to come close to her. He pulled the chair close to the bed and leaned his ear close to be able to hear her. “You know,” she whispered, her eyes filling with tears, “you have been with me through all the bad times. When I got fired, you stuck right beside me. When my business went under, there you were. When we lost the house, you were there. When my health started failing, you were still by my side. And you know what?” “What, dear?” he asked gently, smiling to himself. “I think you’re bad luck.”

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SCRMC annual salad luncheon in June 8 ST. CROIX FALLS – For 46 years, volunteer partners and staff of St. Croix Regional Medical Center have worked together to put on an annual salad luncheon fundraiser to purchase important medical equipment for direct patient use. People look forward to this big spring get-together luncheon to benefit this community hospital. The salad luncheon ... and more is Friday, June 8, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the St. Croix Falls High School. Monies earned will buy an iPro Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor for $2,000 and as many Pigg-O-Stats, at $4,359 each, as the rest of the money will purchase. A Pigg-O-Stat helps position infants for X-rays. They will be used at SCRMC Community Clinics. The luncheon features hot and cold salads, cheese, cold cuts, fruit, rolls, beverages and dessert. There is an express line for workers on their lunch hour and take-out service. The "and more" includes a bake sale featuring a big variety of home-baked items, jams and jellies. The book fair will offer discounts up to 70 percent off retail prices with a wide selection of books for children and adults. The gift shop will have a table with a fine selection of items for purchase. Tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for children ages 10 and under and are available at the door or in advance from SCRMC Gift Shop in St. Croix Falls and at all SCRMC Community Clinics, Coffee Talk, Coffee Time, Tangen Drug and from all volunteer partners. Funding is supplemented by Thrivent for Lutherans, Polk - Burnett Chapter. The luncheon also receives generous support from area businesses. It is a good thing to work together. – submitted

Underdog Everyone loves a champion.

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When you’re number one everyone knows your name. We buy banners, jerseys and sports memo- John W. Ingalls rabilia to commemorate the winner, and we sing the songs of the champion, but the truth is that we secretly root for the underdog. It’s when the perennial loser becomes the champion, that we are most happy. It’s the underdog that tugs the heartstrings and helps everyone rise to the occasion. That’s why we love “rags to riches” stories, David and Goliath, Seabiscuit, Charlie Brown and the Chicago Cubs. Some champions may be born to greatness, but I would wager that most arrive at the podium through hard work, dedication and by overcoming adversity. I believe the challenges and adversities we all face actually help us to run faster, work harder and think better. Relating to the commoner is so much easier than trying to understand royalty because it’s who we are. I know a young man who has health concerns. When toxic and expensive medications failed to manage his heart condition, he turned to more risky options. Four times he has had to undergo heart procedures before starting college. Some of his career dreams have been modified because of this, but he persists. His persistent smile and bright outlook is always an inspiration to me, and I believe to others as well. He is also a Cubs fan.

I have had a lot of jobs, but

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they have rarely involved getting my hands dirty. In college, I briefly worked in a greenhouse transplanting geraniums. It was nice in the Carrie Classon greenhouse early in the morning. I escaped the bitter cold into a warm, dark, humid environment where very little was required but repetitive motion, and I happily moved little plants into bigger pots. But all too soon I was called into the manager’s office. It had come to his attention that I was what he called “on the ball.” (I have no idea how I managed to distinguish myself planting geraniums.) I was informed that I would be receiving a 50-cent raise and put in charge of the seed machine. The seed machine was a terrible contraption located in a brightly lit, dusty room. It made an awful noise and was supposed to dispense seeds into dirtfilled flats as they quickly rolled along on a conveyer belt. The machine had a series of elaborate control settings (three is what I remember, but I have been trying hard to forget) that caused it to jiggle up and down and side to side at different speeds so that exactly one seed was deposited into each of the rows and rows of waiting flats. The trouble was, it didn’t work. I would say that I was incompetent (and clearly I was), but I had hard evidence that I was not the first to try and fail at this impossible endeavor. In a wellworn notebook were recorded all the attempts of the unfortunates who had proceded me at this infernal machine, and no two individuals had decided upon even remotely similar settings to accomplish the goal. It was utterly frustrating and as far removed from my peaceful post with the geraniums as can be imagined. I did not stay long at the greenhouse, but I never left the seed machine far behind. Most everything I have done in life since has been more like running the seed machine and less like sinking my fingers into the loamy soil of the baby geraniums.

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Lately, I’ve been working with my friend, Mary, in her gardens, doing work that would be much better accomplished by a teenaged boy. Because I exercise, I somehow thought that I was prepared for physical labor. I was wrong. My entire body hurt. I was astonished to get out of bed in the morning and discover that the bottoms of my feet were sore. My hands hurt, my back ached, my fingernails broke off at the quick. The funny thing is, I liked it. I like that I can hoist a bag of peat over my shoulder and use a pitchfork. Reasoning and persuasion serve no purpose whatsoever when planting impatiens. I enjoy getting incredibly dirty and not even attempting to keep clean. At the end of the day, the landscape is significantly altered (and generally for the better) because of my labor. Too often in my life I’ve relied exclusively upon what my mind conjures up and neglected the things that can be done only with my hands. More than once I’ve been too quick to accept a “promotion” and exchange dirty hands for a lot of intellectual frustration. I don’t pose any threat to underemployed 17-yearolds, but I feel I am pulling my weight. And somehow, in the process, I am beginning to see myself in a new light. I feel more capable. I feel I am doing something real. I am sticking my hands in the dirt and getting things done. Till next time, —Carrie Classon will perform an evening of selected columns called “Solstice Sun” on Friday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m., at Café Wren in Luck. Tickets may be purchased at Café Wren or any Inter-County Leader office. Subscribers to the Leader receive a $2 discount. Seating is limited.

Congratulations to the Bridge

by Tristan Kingbird, WHS Freshman Special to the Leader

WEBSTER – On Monday, May 14, the Bridge was honored with the recognition of first place for General Excellence Award from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. The award was given to the Bridge for solid news coverage and nice newspaper design elements. Miss Rank, the Bridge advisor, is very proud of her students for this accomplishment, which required much hard work, time and effort to get to. The Bridge students were also very happy at the news of their 2012 achievement. The Bridge extends gratitude to the other students of WHS, the staff, the administration and the entire Webster community for their support toward the Shown (L to R): Kendel Mitchell, Mark Packard, Tristan Kingbird, Hannah local school and community newspaper. Horwath, Miss Rank, Ashly Sanford, Stefanie Wambolt, Nathan Puttbrese and Support allowed this level of recognition to Andrew Morse. Missing from the picture are several current and previous be reached by the hardworking students of Bridge staff members. – Photo by Charlie Mahlen the Bridge. Each year The Bridge enters the WNA Better Newspa- The Bridge enters the general excellence category. In 2010 per Contest to recognize student achievements in high the Bridge received honorable mention from the WNA. school newspapering. There are several different cate- The Bridge received third place in 2011. This year the gories that the Bridge can enter, from editorial writing, Bridge received first place for general excellence. Conpictures or designing ads to general excellence. Each year gratulations to the Bridge and their staff. I know of a young woman who struggled academically and worked long and hard to simply accomplish her dreams of attending college. She attended the college of her choice and MD flourished in the new environment. Inspiring and encouraging to others, she continues to make the world around her a better place to live. We root for the underdog not just because of overwhelming odds or impossible circumstances, but because the underdog actually has the heart and attitude of a winner. The person with a winning attitude will live a life that reflects that attitude and this inspires others as well. Gary Brookins, cartoonist of the “Pluggers,” captures that very attitude as he reveals the simple ways in which each of us deal with our day-today existence. There is a difference between a loser and an underdog. Losers are primarily losers in attitude, and their accomplishments in life are commensurate with these attitudes. Constantly complaining, always negative, looking for signs of doom and gloom in every bit of news that they hear. It is hard to rise above a situation when the person seems to delight in affliction and disaster. Pain and suffering becomes the focus of existence and the reason why the loser wants everyone to rally to their side. Contrast that with the underdog. Pain and suffering becomes a source of inspiration to help them accom-

plish their goals. Affliction and hardship is nothing more than a speed bump on the road of life rather than the focus and purpose of their living. Frustrations and difficulties lead to innovation and discoveries thorough hard work and determination. I am an underdog. Actually unless you are the queen of Great Britain or someone of similar royal descent, you are an underdog as well. Academically I struggled in school. My parents would send out send out Christmas cards proudly announcing my progress. “Johnny says second grade gets easier every year.” When I finally reached graduation day, I was listed in the half that made the top half possible. When I was accepted into medical school, I worried that someone would find out my true identity. For the entire first year, I kept my mouth shut and didn’t ask questions because if they knew how stupid I really was they would surely evict me from my position in the class. It was somewhere along the path of progress that I began to realize I didn’t have to be perfect in order to contribute to the common good. If only the most beautiful songbirds offered their song to us, the forest would be very quiet. This spring as we celebrate academic achievement with our various high school and postsecondary graduates, rejoice and honor excellence. Those who have reached the highest honors in their classes deserve the attention and respect that comes with hard work and dedication. However, realize that there is only one top dog and the rest of us are underdogs. It is the underdog that will be the champion of tomorrow.

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Genealogists prepare for county fair POLK COUNTY – The Polk County Genealogical society reminds you to get your Polk County Fair entries in by Monday, June 11. You can pick up a fair booklet at local banks in the county. The genealogical society, for the second year, is sponsoring eight genealogy entries under the antiques department, 19M, in open division. Detailed information can be found at r o o t s w e b . a n c e s t r y. c o m / ~wipolk/ Lot 198, a family history book, is meant

to be an original genealogical history of a local family done in the past five years and not previously submitted. Although this could be a family scrapbook, the judges are looking for genealogical aspects, along with things like a table of contents and index, and details of family births, deaths, marriages etc. There were several great entries last year. Lot 199 is a family history on a disk, flash drive or other computer readable media. Lots 200 and 201 are pedigree chart and descendant chart. These are

Avoid summer bummers: Summer safety tips STATEWIDE – Summer is in full swing and Americans are outside and on the move. To keep food poisoning, heat exhaustion and other summer woes from spoiling the fun, follow some basic safety tips to avoid illness and injury that could even become life-threatening. “One out of every six Americans contracts a food-borne illness each year,” says Donna Wood, practice leader of clinical operations at Quorum Health Resources. “Most cases are mild, with symptoms lasting a day or two. However, some 128,000 people are hospitalized and 3,000 die annually from consuming contaminated food or beverages. Very young children, people with compromised immune systems and those older than 50 are most at risk.” Barbeques and picnics are an open invitation for uninvited visitors – bacteria and other pathogens that can grow rapidly and cause sickness. The nonprofit Partnership for Food Safety Education offers these tips to avoid those nasty bugs: • After handling raw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. • Refrigerate food while it is marinating. • Do not use uncooked marinade as a sauce for cooked food. • Use a food thermometer to ensure grilled meat, fish and chicken are cooked to a safe internal temperature. • Do not serve cooked food on the same plate used for uncooked food. It’s important to make sure food that’s been left out of refrigeration too long is not eaten. The guidelines for keeping eggs, salads, meats and other perishable food safe are simple – it’s all about time and temperature. Discard any food that has been left out more than two hours if the temperature has been 90 degrees or less. However, you should pitch uneaten items after just one hour out of the refrigerator if the temperature has climbed above 90 degrees during that time. When transporting perishable food to your favorite summer spot, stow it out of the sun in coolers packed with ice or frozen gel packs. Pack drinks or snacks that you want to get to frequently in a separate cooler to avoid exposing the other food to warm outside air when the lid is lifted. Meat, fish and poultry can be packed frozen. It will thaw on the road and stay colder longer. Remember that a full cooler keeps food safer than one that is partially filled. Use ice or gel packs to take up any open space. And in the kitchen, keep raw meat, poultry and seafood separate from other foods to avoid contamination. For more information, visit the Partnership for Food Safety Education Web site at

w w w. f i g h t b a c . o r g / s a f e - f o o d - h a n dling/safety-in-all-seasons. When we’re not packing food into the cooler for a picnic, we’re firing up the grill in the backyard. A national poll by the Hearth, Patio Barbeque Association found that 70 percent of Americans prefer grilling out at home as opposed to eating out because it saves money and is more relaxing. Yet preparing this much-loved cuisine can be risky business. Some 18,000 people went to emergency rooms in 2011 as the result of grilling accidents, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. At least six people died from their injuries. Many grillers suffered from severe burns after squirting too much or the wrong type of fuel to start their fires. To avoid accidents, make sure the grill is cleaned of grease and in good working order. Check the hose and tank on gas grills to ensure they are in good shape and are properly attached to prevent any leakage. Heat and humidity also are unavoidable elements that impact our outdoor summer time. Hydration is key when the temperature is soaring. When temperatures are high, the American Red Cross advises people to drink fluids periodically regardless of thirst, wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothes and take frequent breaks by stepping inside every so often. Never leave children or pets in a closed hot car – they can die. Check in on people who are alone and use a buddy system when exercising or working outside to ensure the heat doesn’t deal an unnoticed, fatal blow. Be alert for these signs of heat stress: • Heat cramps signaled by muscle pain or spasms, usually in the legs or abdomen, that indicate the body is struggling from loss of fluids and electrolytes. • Heat exhaustion signaled by cool, moist, pale or flushed skin, heavy sweating, headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness or extreme fatigue. • Heat stroke signaled by hot, red skin that may be dry or moist, a change in consciousness, vomiting and high body temperature. “Heat stroke can be life-threatening. Call for emergency assistance immediately. Move the person to a cooler place and apply cloth-wrapped ice, cold packs or wet towels to the wrists, ankles, groin, neck and armpits,” says Dr. Ken GaleWyrick, medical director of Amery Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Care Services. “As with heat exhaustion, remove or loosen tight clothing, lightly fan the person and slowly offer small amounts of water.” This article provided courtesy of Amery Regional Medical Center and Quorum Health Resources.

what most people think of as family trees. Pedigree means your ancestors going back in time, i.e. you, Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma …, and descendant means going forward in time, i.e. GreatGrandpa, Grandpa, Dad and you. Lot 202, a family group sheet, is a special type form used by genealogists to document a family. Normally it contains factual information about a couple and their children. Lots 203 and 204 are Century Farm and Century Family certificates, that a Polk

County farm has been in one family for 100 years and that a family has been in Polk County for 100 years. The first is administered through the Wisconsin State Historical Society and the second through the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society. The Polk County Genealogical Society will be at the fair every day hosting the Red School House. Stop in to visit and learn more about searching for your roots. Mondays 1-3 p.m., at the Luck Museum, the society has volunteers available to help you too and to answer questions

St. Croix Casino Danbury to celebrate grand reopening June 4-10 DANBURY – The grand opening of St. Croix Casino Danbury in July 2010 was a major media event complete with large crowds and long lines. In June, the Danbury casino is celebrating its first two years in business with a party everyone can enjoy. It’s hosting a grand reopening June 4-10 with a week of drawings, dining specials and entertainment. Grand reopening promotions include drawings for an Arctic Cat ATV on Monday, June 4, an Alumacraft boat with motor and trailer on Wednesday, June 6, and a Ford F-150 Northland Edition truck on Saturday, June 9. Plus guests can win their share of $15,000 in cash on Friday, June 8. Three outdoor concerts are on tap for the grand reopening week. Popular country band Confederate Railroad appears at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, and on Friday, June 8, Freebird’s tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Eliminator’s tribute to ZZ Top are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. respectively. Tickets for both the June 7 and June 8 concerts will be sold at the gate starting at 5 p.m. Headlining the grand reopening entertainment lineup is the perennially popular Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Tickets for their Saturday, June 9, show are on sale through

casino marketing at 800-238-8946. Gates open at 4 p.m. with an opening act at 5 p.m., and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band show at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs for all of the grand reopening concerts. Food specials are also on the grand reopening menu. From June 4-10, the casino’s East Winds Dining Room is offering a breakfast, chicken and ribs special and a steak and lobster special. Kids 12 and younger can enjoy free lunch and dinner in the North Winds Buffet. And the South Winds Deli is featuring hot dogs and pizza burgers. The casino is even hosting a special grand reopening golf tournament at Voyager Village Golf Club in Danbury on Saturday, June 9. A three-person modified scramble, the tournament begins at 8 a.m. The tournament registration fee includes carts, greens fees, a box lunch, free shuttle service to and from the casino and a 6 p.m. BBQ awards dinner at the casino. Winners will be paid to ninth place. Registration is limited, so call Voyager Village 715-2593382 as soon as possible for reservations. For more information on St. Croix Casino Danbury’s grand reopening celebration, call Shannon Petersen at 800-2388946. - submitted

Webster NHS cleans up

Students in Webster’s National Honor Society recently cleaned up a section of Hwy. 35, just north of Sirenm as a part of the state’s Adopt-A-Highway program. The Adopt-A-Highway project is just one of the many service projects that the Webster High School National Honor Society participates in each year. – Photo submitted

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Canoe Heritage Museum starts season with show by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer SPOONER - The beauty of wood was on display in Spooner last Saturday, May 26. The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum opened its season with a canoe and wooden boat show. Front Street was full of finely crafted boats old and new. Enthusiasts brought in their personal boats of all sorts, a birch-bark canoe, a boat made at the old boat works in Shell Lake, wooden canoes constructed from wood strips, restored sailing boats. Inside the museum, the new exhibits were on display while in the adjoining shop, a half dozen canoes were in various stages of construction or restoration. The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum is both a musuem dedicated to the beauty of canoes and a A birch-bark canoe (right) was one of the many boats on display at the Heritage Day workshop where the craft of build- gathering in Spooner. – Photos by Gregg Westigard ing boats is carried on. The core of the museum is a collection of some 30 classic canoes. The museum, on Front Street in Spooner near the old depot, is open Wednesdays through Sundays, through Labor Day and on Saturdays through October.

This canoe was built in 1947 at the boat works in Shell Lake.

A classic canoe with sail is on exhibit at the museum.

Do you remember? Compiled by Sue Renno

50 Years Ago The Memorial Day program at Maple Grove Cemetery, Frederic, was rained out, with the school band marching half way from the grade school to the cemetery before the downpour sent parade participants to waiting cars and school buses. The color guard and firing squad did carry out their part of the program.–Jackie Wirth, Siren, was engaged to marry Stanley Miller, Grantsburg.–The pastor of Siren Gospel Tabernacle, the Rev. C.R. Liddle, would be leaving to pastor a church in Ripon.–Harvey Stower, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pharis Stower, former Frederic residents, was chosen the 1962 honor athlete at Amery High School.–”One Hundred and One Dalmations” was playing at the D’Lux Theatre, Luck; and “The Horizontal Lieutenant,” starring Paula Prentiss and Jim Hutton, was playing at the Auditorium Theatre in St. Croix Falls.–Jolly Stan, the Concertina King, and his orchestra were playing for the dance at the Grantsburg Fairhouse Pavilion.–The 10 children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Richter were baptized at Zion Lutheran Church of Trade Lake. Their mother was also baptized and received into membership that day, April 29, 1962.–Mr. and Mrs. C. John (Helga) Benson, Atlas, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.–The Polk County June - Dairy Month Committee would be handing out silver dollars to waitresses who suggested dairy foods to their customers.

40 Years Ago The Frederic Farm Lockers had several hundred visitors as Mr. and Mrs. Milton Daeffler celebrated 10 years in business by serving free lunches and holding a drawing for a quarter of beef and a pork loin.–One of the oldest trees at Seven Pines, near Lewis, was struck by lightning. The tree was estimated to be 250 years old and had bark ripped off but the trunk wasn’t split, so John Tuynman, Luck, was called in to repair the damage.–The Community Chorus, under the direction of Richard Balkus, would present a concert at the Centuria School on June 3.–More than 50 employees of the St. Croix Falls Memorial Hospital were on strike, as the hospital and the union negotiated over a union shop agreement to require all employees to become union members.–Rosanna and Rita Ronningen and Nancy Orgeman, all of Frederic, and Jill Severson, Cushing, were among 50 students honored at an appreciation dinner for their involvement in a service project tutoring Indian children at the Maple Plain Reservation near Cumberland.–Frederic Junior High students planned and presented a surprise party for retiring English teacher Lavinia Leigh and social studies teacher Michael Milligan who was leaving to attend law school.

20 Years Ago

A display of a wilderness camp site, a tribute to Sigurd Olson, is set up at the museum.

A restored wooden sailing boat was on display at the Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner on Saturday, May 26.

20th-annual Coins for Cans Drive at St. Croix Casinos June 4 - 9 NORTHWEST WISCONSIN – Food pantries in northwestern Wisconsin will receive needed help early this summer, thanks to an ongoing program of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin. The three St. Croix Casinos, St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake, St. Croix Casino Danbury and St. Croix Casino Hertel Express, will host the tribe’s 20th-annual Coins for Cans food drive from 8 p.m., Monday, June 4 through 4 p.m., Saturday, June 9. Casino guests donating at least two nonperishable food items, paper products or personal hygiene items at the St. Croix Casinos will receive $5 in Turtle Bucks slot play. Guests may receive one $5 incentive at each casino each day of the drive. A valid players club card is required. No government-issued food items or commodities will be accepted. Although the drive is called Coins for Cans, guests are

encouraged to contribute dry foods as well. “Canned goods are always a welcome donation,” said Neil Oustigoff, St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake general manager, “but food pantries have just as great a need for items like noodles, pasta dinners, cereal, pancake mix, peanut butter, paper products and personal hygiene items.” Oustigoff added that casino personnel will distribute the food collected during the drive to food pantries in Barron, Burnett, Polk, St. Croix, Sawyer and Washburn counties during the week of June 11. Since 1993, 370,000 pounds of food have been collected and distributed through the Coins for Cans program. For more information on the Coins for Cans drive, call Judy Warmanen at 715-986-4777 or 800-846-8946, or email her at stcroix@stcroixcasino.com. - submitted

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Greetings neighbors, hope everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day weekend with friends and loved ones, both human and four-footed. To our service men, women and service dogs we thank you for all that you have done and still do for our country; words cannot express the immense gratitude and respect we have for you. So what’s happening at the shelter? Well, it has been busy but I think we’re finally starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel with all the adoptions and five more going home next week. Thank you to those that noticed Pippy in my article and for applying to adopt him. Also going home is Maggie, Nala, Gucci, Brie and Swoosh – isn’t that awesome! On the downside, no applications have come in for any of the kitties we have, even though we’ve had them at half off the regular adoption fee. There are some great cats that would love to leave the shelter and get settled into a new home so in order to help facilitate that, we have decided to try another incentive for those 55 and over. The shelter will waive the entire adoption fee on selected cats providing the preadoption application is completed and approved. The selected cats would be the adult cats such as Moto, Minnie and others. Please contact the shelter if you are interested and help us find homes for these poor things! Two new stray dogs have come in, a very nice neutered yellow Lab cross we’ve decided to call Copper. He looks like he’s been well cared for and actually I don’t think he’s missed too many meals.

715-349-2964 As I have told you before, bear country has been busy and so it continues. Tuesday morning found our usual present on the ground in the bird yard with everything either tipped or just scattered about. They didn’t get my feeder, that is, until Wednesday. I had just sat down at noon to watch my usual soap on the TV. Our little dog, usually on guard at the patio door, was sleeping in her bed. I heard a noise and took off to the window. We had a visitor. The feeder was on the ground and there was a mess all over. Mr. or Mrs. Sneaky bear was nowhere in sight. We also have a fly-by-nighter who combs the neighborhood. Have you noticed how lush and green things have gotten since our overabundance of rain? It is nice, however, to have our burning bans off once again. The ponds and lakes are almost back to normal. I guess Mother Nature noticed, but she can shut off now.

Happy Tails Await Arnell Humane Society of Polk County Bobber is a 2-year-old neutered male with a short black-and-white coat. You may have heard of the news phenom of a cat at a Milwaukee animal shelter with 26 toes. Well, our Bobber has extra toes on every foot for extreme four-wheel drive. He doesn’t like to brag about his appendages. Instead Bobber quietly soaks up any and all attention that comes his way. He especially loves a good ear rubbing after a hearty breakfast. He knows he is something special and carries himself with an air of notoriety. Bobber is sure the other cats at the shelter are jealous of him and prefers to relax on a perch without them around to pester him. Bobber is looking for a quiet home where he can be admired as the celebrity he is. Hope everyone enjoyed a nice long weekend to kick off the summer of garage sale madness. If it

Shelter

YAPpenings Sadie Also we have a young, unneutered hound called Kevin; he’s good-looking and also appears to be well cared for, a tricolored dog. If either sounds familiar to you, they are in safeCajun keeping at the shelter. We have two of our adorable puppies still waiting for their forever home. Four-month-old Mr. March is a Lab mix and I can tell you he is a real little character with a big personality. Loves to play and loves to be fussed over. This smart little guy is the last of his litter of five and definitely would be a welcome addition to a family – even a great companion for a small child to grow up with and become best buddies! Cajun is a 6-month-old retriever mix and is the sweetest boy with a very gentle, loving disposition. Cajun is also a special-needs puppy as we think he

Siren news Little Doctor Lake seems to once again be hosting some trumpeter swans. Maybe they will take to nesting there and we can once again watch little cygnets grow over the summer. It’s a treat, as I’ve not seen them there for several years. Saturday found us headed to Duluth for the annual Memorial trip to the cemetery, flowers in hand. After finishing up there, we headed to Perkins on the top of the hill for lunch with my brother Bob Martin. Over dinner, we caught up on over-the-winter happenings. Coming up on Sunday, June 10, is the secondannual Don Seitzberg Golf Scramble at the Siren National Golf Course. The scramble will start at noon with a shotgun start. For more info or to sign up, call coach Voeltz at 715-866-8270 Ext. 177. It’s coming, a day made just for kids. The annual kids free fishing contest on Sunday, June 3, at the got you thinking about what to do with that extra fishing rod or knickknack cluttering up your basement, we have just the opportunity for you. The Arnell Fundraiser Garage Sale will be Saturday, June 9. Bobber All items donated and sold will help to support the animals at Arnell. Donate your “I never even used it” or “I just don’t have room for it anymore” items at the shelter during business hours, noon to 5 p.m., or by appointment, Monday through Friday until Wednesday June 6. With your help, this could be our best sale yet. Visit the adoptable animals at our shelter or online. Spread the word, the dogs and cats are waiting. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery, 715268-7387 or online at arnellhumane.org.

Dewey - LaFollette Glenda Scanlon is home from the hospital after having hip replacement surgery. She would appreciate prayers for a complete and speedy recovery. Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Sandy and Bernie Redding Wednesday morning. That evening, they called on Sue and Roger Mroszak. Wednesday afternoon visitors of Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Claude McCarty, Jean Marion and Doris and Steve Schmidt. Donna Hines is home again after having surgery in Duluth, Minn. She is wished a blessed recuperation and recovery time. Roger and Sue Mroszak went to Harris, Minn., Thursday for a get-together with several other couples. They enjoyed a time of visiting and playing cards. Sue and Roger stayed overnight with Roger and Karen Route and returned home Friday. Randy, Tara, Henry and Josephine Mangelsen visited Karen and Hank Mangelsen Saturday afternoon. Weekend guests of Nina and Lawrence Hines were Chad, Jenny, Aubrey and Ashley Harrison. Folks visiting Donna and Gerry Hines at various times over the weekend were Brian, Jane, Jenny,

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Justin and Bryton Hines; Barry, Josh and Olivia Hines and Josh’s friend Mark and Sue Hines; Dianne and Edgar Rodriguez and family; Nick and Esther Mangelsen; and Alex Brustad. Hank and Karen Mangelsen were supper guests at the home of Jake and Holly Mangelsen Sunday. Randy and Tara Mangelsen and family and April and Dave Close and family were there also. Overnight guests of Lida Nordquist Sunday were Joleen and Richard Funk. A large number of people came to Hertel Lakeview Cemetery Monday morning for the military ceremony and program. All those in attendance appreciated the Burnett County VFW Post 1256 for their service of remembrance and honor. A number of relatives gathered at the home of Lawrence and Nina Hines Monday for a potluck meal to commemorate Memorial Day. Roger and Sue Mroszak visited Gladys and Marv Knoop Monday afternoon. Clam River Tuesday Club will meet June 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Sue Mroszak.

is almost completely blind. This doesn’t stop him from playing and investigating with Mr. March as he follows right along with him. He also follows your voice without any probMr. March lems and just because he has a vision problem doesn’t mean he is handicapped. Don’t forget our wine and cheese fundraiser on June 16, at Clover Meadow Winery from noon to 5 p.m. It will be a fun and relaxing day and best of all, proceeds go toward helping my friends at the shelter. The first rule in successful dog training is to be smarter than the dog; which is why some breeds are easier to train than others. – Unknown Have a great week everyone. Licks and tailwags! The Humane Society of Burnett County is saving lives, one at a time; www.hsburnettcty.org, 715866-4096, license No. 267335-DS. We’re on Facebook too, why don’t you like us there!

Bev Beckmark Clam Lake wayside park north of Siren on Hwy. 70. This is free for kids 2 to 17, no license needed. This event is sponsored by the Siren Lions and the Lake Country Riders. Registration is at 8 a.m., fishing starts at 9 a.m. until noon. For those of you who enjoy or have played in a band, there will be a July Fourth band and players are needed. Come to the Siren School on June 4, from 7-8:30 p.m. and sign up. For more info call 715349-2277 or 715-349-2688. Your musical talents are needed to make this the best Fourth of July band ever. The Siren Methodist Church will be getting a new full-time pastor the first of July. New Pastor Gilbert White and his wife Sharon will be the full-time pastor for the four Methodist churches in the area. Pastor Tom Cook will take on the task of half-time pastor. Congratulations to elementary student Austyn Morse, middle schooler Logan Allen and high schooler Joe Phernetton for being chosen Siren School’s students of the week. What a great bunch of young men. You will go far.

Frederic Senior Center Dave Peterson

We had some more nice rain, now warm weather should make the corn grow. The winners for Spades were Willis Williams, Margret Ulick, Holly Stonesifer and Arvid Pearson. The winners for 500 were Rich Hustad, Del Hansen, Dave Peterson and Phyllis Peterson. The nine-bid winner was Lorraine Hansen. We now have some beautiful flowers planted in our flower boxes. Stop in and take a look at them. Remember that we play Spades at 1 p.m. on Mondays, 500 at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pokeno at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday and Bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The monthly meeting is this Friday at 1 p.m. Hope to see you at the center.

Engagement

Howe/Freese Jeff and Karen Howe, of Siren, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Howe to Travis Freese, son of Ronald and Kathy Freese, of Webster. Lauren graduated summa cum laude from Hamline University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history and business administration and is currently pursuing a doctorate in art history from the University of Iowa. Travis graduated from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics and economics. The couple will reside in Iowa City, Iowa, following their upcoming wedding in July. – Photo submitted

Academic news ST. CLOUD, Minn. - St. Cloud State University has announced the names of 1,439 students whose academic achievement placed them on the spring semester dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Balsam Lake Kristen Norlund, College of Liberal Arts, mass communications; Grantsburg Tiffany Meyer, School of Health and Human Services, nursing. - submitted

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Fran Krause

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Harmony HCE held their meeting Tuesday at the Adeline Ingalls home. Brad Krause’s graduation party was held Sunday. Fran Krause was there, along with her sister-in-law Janey Arndt and son Steve and wife from Ellsworth, along with may other relatives and friends. Tom and Vikki O’Brien visited Jack and LaVonne O’Brien on Saturday. Teresa Childers, Mike O’Brien, Bob, Mary and Kelly Herman, Tom and Becky O’Brien and Ben O‘Brien, Ashley and Jackson had a picnic at the Jack and LaVonne O’Brien home on Sunday. On Tuesday, LaVonne went to Minneapolis and picked up cousin Virginia and they went to take flowers to graves of relatives after lunch. I am sure everyone has had enough rain. Now we need sunshine for the gardens.

St. Croix Senior Center Marian Edler

It’s Memorial Day. A time to honor our veterans and remember what they did for our country. But rain, rain and more rain. Tuesday we held our exercise session. A new member, Susan, joined us. Welcome. Then we played Skip-Bo. In the afternoon, games were played. Don Anderson, Donna Schlosser, Steve VanHousten and Doug Ohotto were the winners in Dominos. Russ Adams, Bill McGrorty and Mary Hen-

nessy were the winning team in Hand and Foot. The winners in 500 were Pete Schlosser, Norma Lundgren and Rich Husted. Thursday, we had the exercise session. In the afternoon, Cribbage was played. In the evening, 500 was played. The winners were Chuck Magnison, Ray Nelson and Don Anderson. See you at the center. Stop in for coffee.

Birth announcement Born at St. Croix Falls Medical Center:

A boy, Kristopher Dean Ritchey, born May 18, 2012, to Stephen and Julia Ritchey, Siren. Kristopher weighed 6 lbs. 6 oz. ••• A boy, Christian Alexander Renfroe, born May 17, 2012, to Jennifer and Curtis Renfroe, Luck. Christian weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz.

A boy, Isaiah Mark Hopkins, born May 18, 2012, to Jonathan and Jual Hopkins, Frederic. Isaiah weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz. ••• A girl, Khloe Amanda Prokop, born May 14, 2012, to Cindy and Nathan Prokop, Dresser. Khloe weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. •••

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Grand opening for Tammi's Wildlife Rescue and Wellness Center this Friday

FREDERIC - Tammi’s Wildlife Rescue and Wellness Center will have the grand opening of their veterinary clinic this Friday, June 1. Known in Frederic as “the pink house,” the clinic is located just south of Frederic at 1502 300th Ave., right across from Larsen Auto Center. The new nonprofit animal clinic is the collaboration of Tamara Larson and Suzanne Johnson, DVM. Larson, who is a retired Polk County deputy sheriff, has been rehabilitating wild animals in the area since 2006. Johnson has been a veterinarian for 20 years. Johnson has a special interest in education and affordable pet health care. As of January 2012, Larson and Johnson decided to combine their interests and start a not-for-profit veterinary service. “The pink house” will serve two purposes: first, the business will be available for care six days a week to provide routine health care for the area’s pets; second, any sick, injured and orphaned wildlife will be examined and treated at the new facility. Rehabilitation facilities are also set up at the Larson farmstead.

At this point, domestic animals with advanced illness or injury will be referred to one of the veterinary hospitals in the area. Sterilization and minor surgeries at reduced pricing will be performed at the clinic. “The pink house” will officially open at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 1. Larson and Johnson are looking forward to welcoming the public to stop in, ask questions, and check out the facility. A Coggins clinic will be held on Saturday, June 2. This is specifically geared toward 4-H and fair participants, but anyone interested can call the clinic at 715-327-4774 to be scheduled for an appointment. Vaccinations and farrier service will also be available that day. Check out the Web site at tammiswildliferescue.com for contact information and business hours. - submitted

Tammi’s Wildlife Rescue and Wellness Center will have the grand opening of their veterinary clinic this Friday, June 1. - Photo submitted

First-graders field trip

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The Frederic first-grade students took a walking field trip to the Frederic Public Library. The staff at the library provided the students with a tour of the facility, completed a project that taught the students about braille, discussed how to get a library card and read many captivating stories to the students. The Frederic first-grade staff and students extend gratitude to the librarians for this fun and educational experience. – Photos submitted

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Lost letters/from page 1 At Iba, the barracks were becoming crowded, with 21 new pilots joining the 12 existing pilots - all jammed into one room, according to Lodin's July 4 letter home. "We sleep on old Army cots and I could write a book on the discomfort of the darn things," he wrote.

after arriving in the Philippines, part of which reads: May 10, 1941 - I arrived here May 9 and was really given a royal welcome. A boarding party came out to meet us and give us our instructions. We were each assigned to another officer who acts as our host. We live with him and he gives us all the help he can until we can find a place of our own. We were taken to the Army/Navy Club immediately upon landing and were all treated royally. We were put through a receiving line a mile long and I had to shake hands to a fare-thee-well. Everyone was given all the drinks they could hold. So far, I like everything fine. Everything is cheap, it's not too hot - yet, and we're going to fly Monday. I've been assigned to the 17th Pursuit Squadron and it looks like fun. I really don't care whether it's pursuit or bombardment. I'll have more fun here but I could have gotten a better job in bombardment ... when you get this letter please send my address to the Frederic Star so they will know where my papers go. I have a subscription, you know. You write me, too, but don't send them by air mail - that's too expensive."

July 25 - "You know what I'd like for my birthday? A couple of nice apple pies. I think if you send them telegraph they'll get here before they spoil." Boats delivering mail were becoming "scarcer and scarcer," Lodin wrote in July.

“Our first glimpse of Luzon,” Lodin wrote beneath this photo he took from the deck of the S.S. Washington. Below, the barracks at Iba Field, as taken by Lodin.

He added in a P.S. that it seemed funny to sign his name "Kermit" as no one called him that anymore. "A lot call me Larry and some Lawrence, but never Kermit," he wrote.

As work continued to expand the barracks at Nichols Field, Lodin was given permission to move into a house off base, which cost about $12.50 a month when split with three other pilots. "The house has all the dishes, beds, stoves, icebox we need and even a combination radio-phonograph,” he wrote. May 13, 1941 - "I haven't heard from home in a long time but once the flow starts I don't want any intermissions. Once a week is a bare minimum. And there had better be some on the way now ... I haven't flown as yet. I've been over reading the tech orders on how to fly the planes. We can't have anyone going up showing us how to fly these planes because they're only single seaters. The P-35 is the best we've got here but we're getting P-40s later. I can hardly wait to get going in those things. The planes carry four guns, two fifty-caliber in the wings and two thirty-caliber in the nose and all or any combination of the four can be fired." Lodin would soon log flying hours out of Nichols Field and experienced a few close calls in the air. June 1, 1941 - We've been very busy over here. We're getting in more flying than any bunch that has come over, especially the 17th. We're already flying formation with the P-35. I guess we've each got about 30 hours and that's a lot of time in two weeks. Yesterday we went off in formation but as soon as we got out a little ways we were disbanded into a searching mission. We received news that Lt. Connely had been forced to land in a rice patch someplace. I never did get to see the plane but it wasn't too badly wrecked. I guess Connely had a broken nose, so he got off easily. I was a little worried myself because on the take-off I was told by mechanics I had only an hour's gas supply and when I had been out an hour and a half and still no sign of the plane and no word to return I began to watch my fuel pressure too much to be of any possible assistance in finding the wreck. When finally I heard the plane was found I returned in the most direct route and with a view for any possible landing fields I might use. The rest of the boys were in the same predicament. We've all learned to respect the rate of descent of the P-35 when the propellor quits twirling. A couple of the boys from the 3rd

"In the past two weeks I've received twenty letters only. I've got to do better than that. What we need is a letter writing campaign. Let's everyone write to L.K.L. I seem to have difficulty in finding things to say tonight or any night for that matter. I'm not the type to write letters anyhow and it's only with a great effort that I can get anything intelligible from this pen of mine."

The “best squadron on the islands”

had a mid-air brush several days ago and are in plenty hot water. In the first place they were dogfighting when not authorized - of course we all do it, but we all aren't caught. In the second place, they were over restricted ground. One of the men bailed out and the other had his wing torn when the propellor caught it. He got the plane back, though." June 11, 1941 - "We have a Sunday morning alarm clock over here consisting of a 100-piece band which starts off with the crescendo every Sunday morning at 4:30 and continues throughout the day to prevent us from returning to bed. The first shock of it is what gets you - like an 80-story building crumpling beside you. After two Sundays of it I'm used to it though so I'll wake up before I get blasted out." June 23, 1941 - "We've moving the entire squadron, lock, stock and barrel, to a little jungle town called Iba. It's about 100 miles north of here. We'll be living under the same conditions as we were at Kelly. All of us together, I mean. I'm kind of for it, though, because it's cool up there and I like the rough life it will mean. We're going to hunt wild boar and some other animals they have ..." Lodin moved into barracks at Iba Field "the new hovel," as he described it in his next letter. He also told of his experience as a passenger in a B-10 bomber. July 3, 1941 - "I flew a P-35 up here and then rode back in a B-10 to Nichols Field and got a P-26. That was my first ride in a B-10 and it wasn't too exciting. Sort of like riding a trac-

Lodin took this photograph of Philippine natives listening to the radio in his car. At right, a map showing the location of the U.S. airfields on the island of Luzon, Philippines.

tor after riding in a new car. Anyway I sat in the bottom and couldn't see anything, not until the bombay doors fell open anyway. I had to sit and hold them shut by hand for the rest of the trip. I got stuck in the mud with my P-26 on the way home, or on the way to start to here rather. What got me was that a guy came out with a tractor but nothing to tow with - that was after I had sat there for fifteen minutes. The other four P-26s with whom I was to fly formation, circled twice and left me. I had to come back flying on the wing of a B-10."

Also in October, Lodin wrote home about buzzing the officer barracks of one squadron, payback after they had done the same to his squadron, and then told of encountering three P-40s at 2,500 feet and engaging them, along with fellow squadron members, in a dogfight. He gave a blowby-blow account of the encounter and noted that the planes he and other squadron members were flying - the P-35s, weren't as fast as the P-40s but that the 17th "is the best squadron on the islands and we proved it to them that morning. We stayed and fought them for an hour and half more and whipped them thoroughly. Their only defense was into the clouds." He signed off by saying his squadron would be moving to Clark Field on Oct. 8. "We'll be getting new planes then. I don't like leaving Iba but I want the planes ... I'm well. Love, Kermit." In his next letter, Lodin notes that lastminute changes meant the 17th PS was headed back to Nichols Field, but they wouldn't know until a few days before-

See Lost letters, page 9

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Lost letters/from previous page hand. He also wondered if his birthday greeting reached Mary Johnson in Lewis. October 11, 1941 - "I hope Grandma got her telegram on her birthday. I sent it from here at about 10:30 at night. The operator had to dig through a musty bunch of papers and things for about twenty minutes before he even believed there is a Wisconsin.” Only a handful of letters from Lodin were yet to be written and mailed. They told of his gunnery practice, his hunting trips, the prickly heat and the formations his squadron would fly for high-ranking Philippine officials. He would be sending Christmas presents soon, along with his photo album. One of his fellow pilots and hunting companions from Minnesota, Bill Hennon, he noted, was involved in an accident in which a newly transferred cadet hit the throttle too hard and ran into the back of Hennon's plane, cutting off the tail section. Hennon bailed out and other pilots watched as he landed safely just before his plane and tail section hit the earth separately. "Incidentally," Lodin wrote, "I made two pesos on it for I was eating supper when one of our pilots popped out with ‘I'll bet anyone here 2-1 he hasn't his rip cord handle.’ He had it." Hennon, he noted in an Oct. 22 letter, was stocking their barracks with books. "I don't know what he'll do with them all when we move," Lodin wrote. "His passion for reading good books surpasses my own for good music."

Final letter

"This is the last letter I received," is written across the top of the stationery with the Nichols Field emblem at the top of the page. Lodin's mother, Minnie, had shaky handwriting when she wrote those words, possibly decades after she received it. The letter was started Nov. 26 and finished Nov. 28, offering the usual stories of activities, including a note about buying a luncheon set and knitting bag for his grandmother, Mary, both items made by a tribe of Igorots that live in the hills around Baquis. He notes that his squadron will move to another airfield soon, but that it's all on the "QT." In the final few paragraphs, under "November 26, 1941," he writes: "Lt. Manfield was killed yesterday morning. He was on an early morning mission from four to six o'clock and I guess it got monotonous and he lit a cigarette and pfft - no more anything. That seems to be the general opinion of everyone anyway. It's the first man killed in the 17th for several years. I hope he doesn't start any bad luck stretch. Everything is OK with me. Greet all. Love, Kermit."

The attack

The news of the attack on Pearl Harbor reached U.S. forces in the Philippine Islands less than half an hour after it occurred - approximately 2:30 a.m. Dec. 8 Luzon time, which corresponded to 8 a.m., Dec. 7, in Hawaii. The Far Eastern Air Force had approximately nine hours before the Japanese bombers would reach the Philippines - as it was presumed they would by some U.S. military officials. Still, the Japanese caught U.S. bombers and pursuits sitting on the ground at Luzon. Gen. Douglas MacArthur was leading

P-40s, still in their packing crates at Nichols Field. Lodin wrote that he couldn’t wait to fly one. Lodin photographed the plane of a fellow pilot who attempted to land on a flooded airfield in Luzon. The plane did a belly flop and flipped upside down. The pilot survived. Members of the 17th Pursuit Squadron rushed to the aid of the pilot and helped turn the plane upright. the troops in the Philippines at the time and his actions in the hours after learning about Pearl Harbor have been retold by some historians in a light less than favorable to the general’s legacy. Author William Manchester, perhaps best known for his novel, "Death of a President," about the day President John Kennedy was assassinated, wrote a mostly favorable biography of MacArthur but conceded that the general may have "froze" after getting the news from Pearl Harbor losing his leadership abilities when it counted most, not unlike other famous military leaders as Napoleon and Stonewall Jackson. Gen. Lewis Brereton, after hearing about Pearl Harbor, drove to see MacArthur to request permission to carry out the planned bombing of Japanese bases on Formosa. The general's aide turned him away, saying MacArthur was in conference. When Brereton returned again and again, pressing to see MacArthur, he was told the general had decided the U.S. should "not make the first overt act." A year later, the president of the Philippines would reportedly tell Maj. Gen. Dwight Eisenhower " ... MacArthur was convinced for some strange reason that the Philippines would remain neutral and would not be attacked by the Japanese." Whether or not the attack on Formosa would have made a difference in the outcome of the Japanese attack has been debated by historians for decades. But for the men waiting by their planes for the Japanese to arrive, there was some frustration in learning that the standard rule of not firing unless fired upon remained in force. By breakfast, the news of Pearl Harbor had reached all ranks, and, according to military historian Michael Gough, the men had for so long accepted the fact that war with Japan might come that the event itself was an anticlimax. “There was no cheering and no demonstration, but a grim, thoughtful silence,” Gough wrote.

Final chapter

Lodin's actions in the day following the attack on Pearl Harbor and ensuing attack on the air bases at Luzon remain a mystery, but it could be argued that he piloted his plane at least once during the first two days of World War II - to scout out and/or engage approaching Japanese fighters. Government records outline a few incidents involving the 17th Pursuit Squadron during that time – one was the engagement of nearly 100 enemy aircraft over Manila Bay with 10 P-40s and another in which the 17th PS attacked a Japanese landing force

at sea. It's unclear whether Lodin was a part of either mission. In the chaos that ensued amidst the attacks, records were either poorly written or lost along with any witnesses. According to Walter Dumaux Edmonds, author of "They Fought With What They Had, the Story of the Army Air Forces in the Southwest Pacific, 1941-42," Lodin was part of a four-plane mission sometime between 2:30 and 4:30 a.m. on Dec. 10 which would end up being his final assignment. A Major Grover made a phone call from Clark Field to Del Carmen Field stating he had just learned of an approaching "hostile formation" and ordered the 17th on what author Edmonds described as "an impossible mission" which required taking off in blackout conditions, coupled with extraordinary dust conditions. Four planes, led by Lt. William J. Feallock, lined up to take off - each one having to wait up to five minutes for the plume of dust from the previous takeoff - which engulfed the entire length of the runway - to settle before proceeding. The dust was 6 inches deep, according to one report. The first three pilots made it into the air successfully. Lodin, perhaps taking off too soon in a blinding dust cloud, crashed into another plane and lost his life in the ensuing fiery wreckage. The other three planes circled Manila, and, as might have been expected from earlier failures at night interception, found nothing. "On their return to Del Carmen they (the other three pilots) were lucky to get in safely, for the lights along the landing strip had been narrowed to slits (to prevent enemy sighting) so fine that the pilots had to come right down on the treetops before they could see them at all," Edmonds wrote. Later that day, the Japanese would bomb and strafe Del Carmen Field, leaving the base in shambles and destroying about half the remaining P-35s and P-40s. "Three days after the war's start, the Japanese had eliminated U.S. air power from the Philippines at the trifling cost of a few aircraft and their crews," wrote Gough.

A funeral at Lewis

Lodin's death - among the first few thousand American deaths in World War II of more than 400,000 who would die over the next five years - was the epitome of irony given his skill for flying and longing for aerial combat. A funeral service would be held the next spring at the Lewis church where Lt. Lodin was known simply as "Kermit" by friends and family. It was "largely attended," ac-

Photos taken by Lodin during his time in the Philippines show a growing interest in the art of photography.

cording to a front page article in the Frederic Star with the local American Legion assisting. Family members were overwhelmed with sorrow and pride at the same time. They had only been told that another plane had crossed into Lodin's path upon takeoff and given the circumstances of those anxious hours in Luzon and despite the report by Edmonds' book - that account cannot be discounted. The other two members of the trio of boys who would make airplanes out of sticks during those long summers in Lewis, cousin Scott Johnson and friend Roy Pearson, would go on to join the U.S. Air Force as the need for military manpower grew with the war escalating, Johnson going on to reach the rank of lieutenant colonel, copiloting B-17 bombing missions over Germany, being shot down on more than one occasion, and years later flying rescue helicopters in Vietnam. Lodin's other Johnson cousins and adopted siblings would also enter the military, Bob serving in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. New Mexico in the Pacific and Barry joining the U.S. Army several years later, stationed in Japan. Hennon survived the attacks on Luzon and would go on to become "Minnesota's flying ace," shooting down enemy planes in the Pacific Theatre but later losing his life, possibly in a weather-related accident, leaving a young widow in the Twin Cities.

Condolences

Among the condolences arriving at the home of Lodin's parents in Minneapolis in the spring of 1942 was a letter from the University of Minnesota President W.C. Coffee who noted that he made a statement at the commencement ceremony of the Class of 1942 which included a listing of the students who died in service to their country, followed by a singing of “Kiplings Recessional.” Kermit's name was among the eight students listed. A faculty member, Marjorie H. Thurston, also took the time to send a letter, noting that she had heard Lodin’s name announced at commencement and felt she knew him well, as he was a student in her English class for two quarters. "I liked his modest, unassuming manners, his common-sense viewpoint and his quiet sense of humor," she wrote. She included some of Lodin's college writings. The newspaper clippings, letters, cards and photographs included a photo of a young Kermit, perhaps during one of those Lewis summers when he and his cousins and friends found sticks for making model airplanes. In a letter to his mother, dated Nov. 10, 1983, renowned author and WWII researcher William H. Bartsch wrote words of thanks for providing information on her son. Bartsch was doing research on the 17th Squadron and had located the sister of Kermit's commanding officer, Buzz Wagner. He noted that he had learned Kermit's name was on the Tablet of the Missing in Manila and that no grave site was indicated on records he found through the Battle Monuments Commission in Washington, D.C. "It is very likely therefore that his grave at Del Carmen couldn't be located; perhaps the marker was taken away," he wrote. "Thus I would think that Kermit still rests in peace at Del Carmen."

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LIBRARY NEWS

Dodge Hunger at Unity

St. Croix Falls Public Library June 9 is summer reading kickoff

Summer reading kickoff, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., featuring local kid-friendly organizations, activities, tie-dyeing and a bouncy castle.

Little yoga is back

Free yoga for children and families with instructor Julie Karsky is held Wednesdays, June 6, and June 20 at 11:15 a.m. Preregistration required. Friends of the Library meeting in the library. Join the group Saturday, June 2, at 9 a.m.

Plant Watchers, with your host, botanist/ecologist Barb Delany

School’s Out is SCFPL’s after-school program for kids age 8-plus. Meet friends, get homework help and hang out at the library on Wednesdays during the school year from 3:30 till 5 p.m. Take bus No. 9 down to the library on Wednesday afternoons (with a note from your parent or guardian). Contact Cole, czrostlik@stcroixfallslibrary.org, for more info and to sign up for updates.

Community meeting room is available for your organization

Reserve the meeting room with our online form at www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

First Monday of each month at 6-7:45 p.m. Information about native plants and native habitats, lively observations and protecting biodiversity. Program includes outdoor hike from the library at 7 p.m. Dates: June 4, July 2, Aug. 6 and Sept. 3.

Story hour

Individual help for basic computer questions

It has up-to-date information on what’s happening at the library and other useful library tools you can use at home, www.stcroixfallslibrary.org. Look for us on Facebook.

Lego Club is on the first and third Saturdays through June

Technology

Mondays from 1-3 p.m. Bring your own laptop, or check out a library laptop or workstation. Call ahead to ensure availability.

Listen to stories, create art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

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It will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Legos provided. Please leave all personal Legos and toys at home. All ages, with a parent.

Free wireless and eight public computers are available at the library. Plus, six laptops are available for use in the library, but you must have a valid MORE library card in good standing.

Play Wii at the library

Hours

Inquire at the circulation desk. A friend of the library donated a brand-new Wii. Used games and accessory donations in good condition are welcome.

Dodge Hunger was recently held at Unity for the first time. It was a dodge ball tournament open to the public to participate with a registration and admission fee of canned food items. The organizing group was the introduction to agriscience class, where students learn how to organize an activity and learn leadership opportunities. Assisting with Dodge Hunger were Jamie Moe, Etta Johnson, Harland Lofgren, the emcee, Cullen Madison, Jordan Paro, organizer, and Alex Burton.

The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 715483-1777. E-mail: scflibrary@stcroixfallslibrary.org Online: www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

School’s out!

The Unity teachers even had a team in Dodge Hunger. Team participants included Brian Collins, Carol Kline, Jessica Eisenmann, Arial Humpal, Steffany Getty and Mark Ferguson. – Photos by Jeanne Alling

Milltown Public Library Pajama story time with Cole

Story time is held in the evenings at the library. Jump into your pajamas, grab a guardian – you’ll need them for a ride anyway – and join us for a half hour of fun, stories and a small craft every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. Pack in some fun before your day is done.

Computer basics

Open lab for beginners is available on Mondays at 1 and 2 p.m. Sign up for an hour-long session at the circulation desk or call 715-825-2313.

Upcoming events Youth Summer Reading Program kickoff party

Friday, June 1, from 1-4 p.m., the fun begins at the library. Come in to register for the reading program. Sidewalk chalk, snacks and games will be available.

Milltown’s outdoor movie

Bring your own blanket, bug spray and enjoy a free family-friendly movie under the night sky. The first film of the summer will be shown Friday, June 1,

The Ospreys were the winning team at Unity’s firstever Dodge Hunger dodge ball tournament. Team members included front row (L to R): Aaron Cousins, Cash Hickethier and Mitch Egge. Back row: Jacob Ruck, Kyle Sorensen, Evan Lunda and Brady Turner.

at dusk at the Milltown Community Center/River’s Park. More details at the library or on the library Web site.

Join the Friends of the Milltown Public Library

The next Friends meeting will be held on Thursday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. Anyone can be a member and can help in many ways.

Did you know?

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. Check out our upcoming programming and wares anytime at www.milltownpubliclibrary.org or stop in and browse the collections. You can also find the Milltown Public Library on Facebook.

Hours and information

Phone: 715-825-2313, open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m-7 p.m, Friday 10 a.m-5 p.m, and Saturday 10 a.m-2 p.m. E-mail milltownpl@milltownpubliclibrary.org. Fresh coffee and fast Wi-Fi are served every day.

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2012 Memorial Day

Frederic

Frederic honors wartime heroes FREDERIC — American Legion Post 249 of the Frederic area honored fallen wartime heroes with rifle salutes and color guard at six locations Monday morning. Joining the color guard was Allison Martin of the Frederic Class of 2012, who played taps at Union, Zion Lutheran and Mission cemeteries in Trade Lake, at Coon Lake in Frederic, Zion Lutheran at Bone Lake and Maple Grove Cemetery in Frederic. A Memorial Day program was held at Maple Grove Cemetery, with the Frederic High School band, under the direction of Patti Burns, performong “Salute to

Freedom” and “This is My Country.” Dean Daniels, commander of American Legion Post 259, placed a wreath on the veterans memorial as the speaker. Scheduled guest speaker Steve DuBois of Balsam Lake, an officer of Wisconsin State American Legion, was unable to attend the program due to hospitalization. Instead, Daniels used the time to recite “In Flanders Fields,” a poem written by Lt. Col. John McCrae in May 1915, during the Second Battle of Ypres of World War I. Daniels also read a piece written by a woman whose father was killed in South Korea in 1951, six months before the writer was born. — Mary Stirrat

The Frederic High School band, under the direction of Patti Burns, played patriotic songs. – Photos by Mary Stirrat unless otherwise noted

Allison Martin, a 2012 Frederic graduate, played taps at the conclusion of the Memorial Day service. This year marks the 150th anniversary of taps.

Dean Daniels, commander of American Legion Post 259, stands in front of the veterans memorial to address the crowd at Maple Grove Cemetery.

American flags mark the graves of those who have served in the United States armed forces.

Lyman Lang, retired from the United States Army, listens as taps is played. Lang, a member of Grantsburg American Legion Post 185, is a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

Dean Daniels, commander, and Jeff Butler of the Frederic American Legion prepared grave sites of Frederic-area veterans at Frederic’s Maple Grove cemetery. - Photos by Jerry Tischer

Grave sites of Frederic-area veterans were marked with flags to prepare for Memorial Day by Gary Schauls, Dean Dainels, Angie and Aaron Young, Becky Tischer and Jeff Butler. Front row: Courtney and Katelyn Young. Not pictured are Kath Martin, Bruce Potter and Sam Pewaush. The Legion is grateful for the assistance from these volunteers.

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2012 Memorial Day

At right, Wayne Hancock, Jeff Pfannes and Roger Northquest read aloud the roll call of the deceased during the Memorial Day service held at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery, where more than 160 known veterans are buried.

Durand Blanding was on hand for the playing of taps at the end of the Memorial Day service held at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery.

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Boy Scouts of America Pack 160 performed several patriotic theme songs during the Memorial Day services held at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery on Monday, May 28. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Photos by Marty Seeger

Past state Cmdr. Jim Chapman spoke to several in attendance at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery on Monday, May 28, on the importance of Memorial Day, as well as the history of Memorial Day. Roger Northquest (back) provided the invocation.

American Legion Post 143 was on hand during the Memorial Day services held at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery on Monday, May 28, to present the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colors and do a rifle salute.

Boys Scouts salute the American flag during the playing of the national anthem at St. Croix Falls Cemetery in St. Croix Falls.

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2012 Memorial Day

This small table occupies a place of dignity and honor. It is set for one, symbolizing the fact that members of our armed forces are missing from our ranks. They are referred to as POWs and MIAs. We call them comrades. They are unable to be with their loved ones and families, so we join together to pay humble tribute to them and to bear witness to their continued absence. The table is small, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner, alone against his or her suppressors. The tablecloth is white, symbolic of the purity of their intentions to respond to their country’s call to arms. The single rose in the vase signifies the blood they may have shed in sacrifice to ensure the freedom of our beloved United States of America. This rose also reminds us of the family and friends of the missing comrades who keep faith, while awaiting their return. The red ribbon on the vase represents the red ribbons worn on the lapels of the thousands who demand, with unyielding determination, a proper account of our comrades who are not among us. A slice of lemon on the plate reminds us of their bitter fate. The salt sprinkled on the plate reminds us of the countless fallen tears of families as they wait. The glass is inverted, they cannot toast with us at this time. The chair is empty. They are not here. The candle is reminiscent of the light of hope, which lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home, away from their captors, to open arms of a grateful nation. The American flag reminds us that many of them may never return — and have paid the supreme sacrifice to ensure our freedom.

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Indian Creek American Legion Post 396 members attended the annual Memorial Day dinner held in Indian Creek. Casey Jerry accompanied the group by playing trumpet. The meal was provided by the Indian Creek Auxiliary members. - Photos submitted

2012 Memorial Day

Luck

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – The Luck School Memorial Day service on Monday, May 28, included a unique musical opening by Tanner Nielsen and Laurie Jorgenson, who played a duet on the vibraphone of several military theme songs and patriotic numbers. The event also included speeches and poems by Badger Girls and Boys State representatives Hannah Karl and Alex Richey, as well as a heartfelt and moving keynote address by the Rev. Neal Weltzin of Trinity and Georgetown Lutheran churches. The event drew the highest attendance in recent years, so much so that extra seating had to be set up.

Laurie Jorgenson and Tanner Nielsen played a medley of patriotic numbers on vibraphone to open the Luck Memorial Day service Monday, May 28. The Luck School band also played several patriotic-themed songs.

Badger State representatives Alex Richey (left) and Hannah Karl gave special Memorial Day addresses for the program.

The Rev. Neal Weltzin of Trinity and Georgetown Lutheran churches gave the keynote address, focusing on the stories of the soldiers behind the Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington, D.C. Boy Scouts Brandon Hostrup (left) and Derek Hendrickson presented the colors to start and end the program.

Girl Scouts Katie Mattson (left) and Rhiannon Zwieg assembled poppies in honor of the local fallen, as the commemorative honor roll of local heroes scrolled behind them.

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2012 Memorial Day

Grantsburg

The Grantsburg Legion color and honor guards led the Memorial Day parade in Grantsburg. A large crowd of those wanting to show their respect for the men and women who served and died in service of our country stood in silent respect as the flags of freedom passed by.

Poppy Princess Jordan Java placed a wreath at the veterans memorial in Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg during Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial Day service.

A Grantsburg band member played taps in rememberance of servicemen and women who Retired Marine Corps Master Sgt. Mike Henderson was the died at sea during the Memorial Day service at keynote speaker at the Grantsburg Memorial Day Service held at Memory Lake Monday. Riverside Cemetery. RIGHT: Dressed in his Civil War re-enactment attire, veteran and Legion member Jim Halverson stood in silence before Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial Day Service in Grantsburg.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

RIGHT: Veterans Charles Wright and Duke Tucker got ready to take up arms for honor guard duties before the Memorial Day parade in Grantsburg Monday. Grantsburg Legion Auxiliary Chaplin Gail Janson said a prayer before the ceremony at the Oak Street Bridge saluting those who died at sea.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Chase Jensen has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Todd and Lisa Jensen. Chase loves everything to do with technology and works very hard in school. He loves going golfing with his dad, playing with friends and always has a smile on his face.

Sarah Backlin has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Lisa and Frank Backlin. Sarah is involved in volleyball, basketball, track and bell choir. She enjoys reading books, riding bike and drawing. Sarah is a good student and is conscientious, honest and kind. Her greatest influence in her life is her sister. Her future plans are to attend college to become a veterinarian.

Lisa Moylan has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Jessica Allen and Mark Moylan. Lisa is involved in being a peer tutor and will be in dance next year. She enjoys going for walks, hanging out with her sister and boyfriend and shopping. Lisa is always helping others, has an excellent work ethic, is determined and organized. Her greatest influence in her life is her mom.

Bruce Lindau has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in third grade and the son of Thomas and Debra Lindau. Bruce is a quiet, respectful student who has a good sense of humor and is kind to others. He loves challenges and is very mature and articulate. Math is his best subject and his favorite book is “The Revolutionary War.”

LUCK

Collin Vanek has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. Collin is a great reader. He loves to read books about animals and their habitats. He loves playing math games and counting money. Collin is a friend to his classmates. We are sad to have to say good-bye to Collin as he and his family are moving to Texas.

Joel Rauchbauer has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Bob and Arlene Rauchbauer. Joel is involved in drumline, pep band, youth group, marching band and band. Joel and his brother have a mowing business in the summer. He enjoys hanging out with friends, skateboarding, fishing, drumming and spending time with family. His greatest influence in his life is his mother.

ST. CROIX FALLS

Parker Steen has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Ron and Kelly Steen. Parker is involved in football, baseball and wrestling. He mows lawns in the summer. He enjoys golfing, weight lifting, fishing, hunting, tubing and spending time with friends. Parker gets along with others, has a positive attitude and gets his work done on time.

Travis Muller has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a sophomore and the son of Kiersten Johnson and Steven Muller. Travis is involved in NHS, FCCLA, forensics, band, drama club, art club, quiz bowl, yearbook staff, solo ensemble, football and basketball. He enjoys collecting J.R.R. Tolkien books. Travis is a great student with a great work ethic. He is friendly and is always the first to volunteer a helping hand.

Aiden Miller has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in kindergarten and the son of Ginny Miller and has a twin brother named Devin. At school, Aiden loves to play at recess with his friends. His favorite thing to do at home is watching movies in his new house. He would like to be a pilot when he grows up. Aiden is a creative and friendly student.

Julisa Swader has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Jared and Kristina Swader. She has a two sisters, a brother, two fish, two dogs, two guinea pigs and two ferrets. She is involved in track and looking forward to cheerleading and dance next year. Her favorite subject is math. Julisa has extended herself this semester to help another student to be successful.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Trevor Stanford has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Caryn and Travis Stanford. Outside of school, Trevor is active in soccer, football, basketball, piano and Boy Scouts. He constantly challenges himself to achieve to the highest level possible, producing quality work. He shows he knows the true meaning of friendship every day. When help is needed, Trevor is the first one to volunteer.

Tyler Peterson has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Kevin and Julie Peterson. Tyler is always a very respectful and hardworking student. He comes to class prepared to work and completes all his work on time. His favorite class is art. He enjoys reading, particularly realistic fiction, fantasy and informational books. Tyler loves baseball and is active in his church.

Kodie Anderson has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Jeremy Anderson and Kathi-Jo Maneva. Kodie is very successful academically, displays a very positive, can-do attitude and is a positive influence on her peers. Kodie’s favorite color is purple, favorite animal is Perry the Platypus and her favorite number is 13. In her free time, Kodie enjoys playing guitar. At this point in her life, Kodie plans to enroll in college and pursue a career in the music industry.

Hattie Koball has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Kathy and Wayne Koball. Hattie has outstanding classroom demeanor and leadership skills in the classroom. Hattie is involved in dance, volleyball, track, hanging out with friends and tanning. Hattie also has an extensive collection of butterflies.

Joshua Smith has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in the Tiny Tiger class and the son of Tami and Cameron Smith. Joshua always has a bright smile on his face and loves playing with his friends at free play time and outside. His favorite color is green and he likes to read books. When Joshua grows up, he wants to be a policeman.

Kyle Matrious has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Christina Bearhart and Karl Matrious Sr. Kyle has a sense of humor which can always lighten up any mood. He is involved in the Native American Club and football. He enjoys playing his game system and hanging out with his brothers.

Melissa Gustavson has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Deb and Matt Pawlak. Melissa is kind, compassionate, driven and an excellent role model for others. She is a natural leader and is mature beyond her years. She is involved in student council, track, cross country and the St. Jude Foundation. She enjoys shopping, working at Fresh Start Coffee Shop and running.

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Carter Hanson has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Kelly Mitchell and Matt Hanson. Carter is a great kid and always participates in class and turns in his work on time. He is positive and friendly and works very hard. He is pleasant and willing to help out.

Elaine Butala has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Becky and Joe Butala. Elaine is on the dance team at school and enjoys hanging out with friends. Elaine works at The Honey House. She was also voted prom queen amongst her peers this year. Elaine lives in Centuria.

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Fort Folle Avoine opens for 2012 season

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer DANBURY– No amount of rain could put a damper on the official opening of Forts Folle Avoine, Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27. Cloud-filled gray skies were offset by the colors of the Burnett County Historical Society’s annual plant sale, and docents welcomed visitors into the dry places in the Palmer Historical Library, the Karlsborg Schoolhouse and the

Danbury

Fort museum and gift shop. The Fort now resumes its regular schedule of events under the sponsorship of the BCHS. The annual gourmet dinner Wednesday, June 15, will be followed by a special photography instruction session June 17, and then the annual celebration of Yellow River Echoes with a pancake breakfast June 2224. For more information on the Forts and its events check out the Web site at www.theforts.org.

The tent sheltering the plants was a blaze of color with flowers and plants of all varieties Saturday, and Sunday, May 26-27.

With all these plants, sometimes it’s difficult to make a choice.

With arms already filled with plants, a visitor to the official opening of Forts Folle Avoine for 2012 stops to consider making one more purchase.

Local lumberjack helps hobbyists retrieve weather balloon

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LEWIS – It was as normal as any other day for Geno Cummings on the morning of Tuesday, May 22, when he received a call from the village of Frederic, asking if he had time to help a couple of men who had a weather balloon stuck in a tree near Lewis. Cummings is a professional lumberjack who performs all across the country in logrolling, chain-saw carving and axe throwing, and of course, pole climbing. The weather balloon was over 50 feet in a tree, and Cummings was the perfect man for the job. “At first I thought, ‘yeah whatever,’” said Cummings, but he soon learned the two men were for real, and grabbed his hooks and headed for a piece of property near Lewis. The two men were Kerry Rosenhagen

and Ryan Johnson from a group out of the Twin Cities called BHALDI, also known as balloon-based high-altitude digital imaging. The group works with high school students and other groups to send cameras to space and back, using plastic foam coolers attached to a helium-filled weather balloon. This is the seventh launch by the group, who was working along with Cub Scout Pack 270 out of Rosemount, Minn., for this particular launch. “This is about as far as we’ve had them go. And usually they fly like east and south more than they go northeast,” said Rosenhagen. When a balloon is launched, Rosenhagen and Johnson explained, the balloon is about six feet in diameter, and eventually climbs to 95,000 feet, taking still photos and video along its path to space,

Geno Cummings (center) holds a weather balloon he helped retrieve from 50 feet up in a tree on Tuesday, May 22. Kerry Rosenhagen, (left) and Ryan Johnson launched the weather balloon from Lakeville, Minn., and it ended up landing in Lewis. Rosenhagen and Johnson are part of a group called balloon-based high altitude digital imaging. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Just one of hundreds of still photos that was captured by a weather balloon, that eventually landed near Lewis.

taking some breathtaking photos and capturing atmospheric data, barometric pressure and temperature inside and outside of the plastic foam cooler. They also have an accelerometer to see how fast it’s moving and shaking around. As the balloon rises farther into the atmosphere and the air pressure decreases, it expands to a size of about 36 to 40 feet in diameter and pops. It then falls back to Earth with the aid of a parachute. A GPS tracking device is also on board, so they can track its every move, and eventually its whereabouts. In this case, 50 feet up in a tree near Lewis. “When we get two points from the same spots, we know it’s landed,” Johnson said.

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In the seven launches the group has done, none have been lost, and they’ll continue to plan more in the future. The group started as a school project, but it turned out to be so much fun, they decided to do more. The BHALDI team is also interested in doing other science and engineering projects in the future in hopes to expand. They have a Web site up along with past missions and images at www.bhaldi.org, as well as a Facebook page. “We just do it for schools and kids, and it’s just fun,” said Rosenhagen.

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Amery Senior Center • Wii golf, 9 a.m. Frederic Senior Center • Spades, 1 p.m. Luck Senior Center Siren Senior Center 715-349-7810

St. Croix Falls Senior Center

EVERY THURS.

EVERY FRI.

EVERY SAT.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-6605 • Pokeno, 1 p.m.

• 500, 6:30 p.m.

• Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Dime Bingo, 1 p.m. • Monthly Senior Meeting, 3rd Tues.

• Cribbage, a.m. • 500 Cards, 1 p.m.,

• Dining at 5, Every 1st Thursday, no meal in April

• Spades, 1 p.m.,

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m. • Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500, 6:30-10 p.m.

• Bridge, 10 a.m.-Noon • Bingo, 1st & 3rd Friday, 1-3 p.m.

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m. • Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500 Cards & Dominoes, 12:30-4 p.m.

Webster Senior Center

• AA Meeting, 7 p.m.

• Senior Monthly Meeting, 3rd Tues.

• Dime Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

• Cards & Pool, 7 p.m.

Food Shelf

• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • SCF, 1-4 p.m., 715-483-2920

• Frederic, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-327-4425 • SCF, 9 a.m.-Noon

• SCF, Noon-6 p.m. • Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Frederic, 2-6 p.m. • SCF, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Siren VFW Aux., 2nd Wed., the hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Frederic Legion Aux. 249 Every 3rd Thurs., Golden Oaks, 7 p.m.

• Pokeno, 1 p.m.

• Bingo, 1 p.m.

715-866-5300

VFW Aux./Legion Aux.

TOPS

EVERY MON.

• Good Sam, St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m., 715-483-3666

EVERY TUES. • Webster Lioness At Last Call, 6 p.m.

Meat Raffles/Bingo

EVERY WED.

• Webster Chamber At The Tap, 5:30 p.m.

EVERY TUES.

EVERY MON.

• First Baptist Church, Webster, 9:30 a.m., 715-349-2332

EVERY THURS. • Cushing Legion At Suzy Q’s, 6:30 p.m. • Siren Lions At Midtown Tavern, 5 p.m.

EVERY THURS.

EVERY TUES.

• Luck Senior Center, 5:30 p.m., 715-472-2341 • Balsam Lake Municipal Building, 3:45 p.m., 715-485-3002

EVERY FRI. • Fishbowl Sportsmen’s Club At Sweeny’s Bar, 5 p.m. • Snowciables At Thirsty Otter, 6 p.m. • Grantsburg Legion, 6:30 p.m. • Humane Society, Yellow River Saloon, 5 p.m. • Hockey Assoc., Dreamers, 6:30 p.m. • BYHA At Zia Louisa, 6 p.m. • BYHA at Frederic Golf Course, 5:30 p.m.

EVERY FRI.

Farmers Markets CLIP & SAVE

EVERY TUES.

• Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola, 8:30 a.m., 715-755-3123

EVERY FRI. • Siren Lions At Jed’s Laker Lounge, 5 p.m. • Lake Country Riders At The Pour House, 5:30 p.m. • Webster Lions At Gandy Dancer Saloon, 4:30 p.m. • S.N.O.W.S., Skol Bar, Frederic, 5:30 p.m.

EVERY FRI. • Eureka Farmers Market, 2:30-6:30 p.m.

• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

EVERY WED.

• Comforts of Home, Frederic, 5:30 p.m., 715-327-8063

• Frederic, 9 a.m.-Noon

EVERY THURS.

• Overeaters Anonymous, Amery Senior Center, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-6605

EVERY SAT.

EVERY SUN.

• YLRA At Yellow Lake Lodge, Webster, 3-5 p.m. • Siren Moose At Robert’s Road House, 4 p.m. • Wild About Education At Wild Waters, Danbury, 5 p.m. • Siren Lions At Whiskey Joe’s, 3 p.m.

• Wonderland At Yellow Lake Golf Course, 4 p.m. • VFW Meat Bingo At Lewis Hideaway, 3:30 p.m.

EVERY SAT.

EVERY SUN.

• Siren Senior Center, 1-3 p.m.

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CHURCH NEWS

Eternal

Perspectives

Baptism at Bethany Lutheran in Siren

Sally Bair

Delivery I sent a request by mail but the envelope came back to me with the note, “Not Deliverable.” I know I addressed it correctly, so why the return? Had the business folded? Moved with no forwarding address? Had I received wrong information about the address? Should I try again, knowing I might lose the price of another stamp and envelope? Have you ever sent a prayer to God and it came back unanswered? Such a disappointment can bring puzzlement, doubt, even unbelief and anger. I think of those of us who have lost a loved one – especially a young child – through sudden death. It doesn’t seem fair, does it? We don’t know God’s reasons for allowing such tragedies. We live in an imperfect world. Perhaps we raise our selfish expectations too high for our own good, or believe that God will fulfill all our desires and answer all our prayers. Countless stories are told by people who have been maimed, grieved or imprisoned and thanked God for the experience because it brought them immeasurable blessing. They testify that when they finally handed God their fears, anger, frustrations, and hopelessness, he delivered on his promise of peace and joy and restoration. Others make known their unforgiveness over a wrong, perhaps perceived, perhaps not. Only when at last they reach the point of releasing their hold of unforgiveness to God do they find emotional and spiritual freedom. God doesn’t answer our prayers when we keep unforgiveness in our hearts. “If you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matthew 6:15) Sometimes we offer our worries and concerns to God with an open hand, say amen, but immediately close our hand in the act of retrieving those worries and concerns. God is faithful. He can be trusted to take those worries and concerns and turn them into blessings. Our part is to trust that he will do as he promises through the power of the Holy Spirit and faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross. When we mail a letter, we put it out of our minds, trusting that it will be delivered as addressed. When we send a letter-prayer to God, we can release it from our mind, knowing he will answer it. “Ask and it will be given to you ….” (Luke 11:9) Lord, we thank you for the gift of prayer. As we send our needs and desires to you through prayer, help us remember that we can trust that you will answer our prayers according to your perfect will. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Tanner Lee Hanson, son of Staci Kopecky and Nicholas Hanson, was baptized on Sunday, May 27, at Bethany Lutheran in Siren. Tanner’s sponsors are Caleb Kopecky and Stephanie Ford. – Photo submitted

Bethesda Lutheran Church celebrates with 10 graduating members

Senior Matt Rude is shown receiving his quilt from Darlene Ethan Anderson is receiving his quilt from Lavonne Anderson. – Photos submitted Getchel. DRESSER – Bethesda Lutheran Church, Dresser, celebrated May 20 Sunday services with 10 member students that would be graduating from local high schools. Bethesda quilters that work under the church heading, Willing Workers made quilts for each graduate. Other graduates not pictured above were Haley Anderson, Audrey Davis, Serena Ford, Cally Johnson, Nate Kahl, Logan Lange, Heather Larsen and Storm Oltman.

Bethesda will be doing Feed My Starving Children Polk County Mobile Pack, April 5 and 6, 2013. Gratitude is extended to everyone that attended their garden sale Saturday, May 19, which is just one of several events to help finance this project. If you would like to know more about how you can financially support this program please call the Bethesda Church. – submitted

OBITUARIES

Still time to donate to ACS walk/run LUCK - The planning committee of the Luck Area American Cancer Society Walk/Run would like to extend gratitude to all of the volunteers and teams that did such great job raising funds to fight cancer on Saturday, May 12. Over $28,000 was raised by approximately 175 people. They are only $825 away from their goal. If any team or organization has outstanding funds for the Luck Walk/Run, please send them to: Michele Gullickson Moore, Midwest Division, American Cancer Society, 1645 87th Ave., Dresser, WI 54009. - submitted

Garon “Gary” R. Sage

Lyle B. Finch

Garon “Gary” R. Sage, 53, Town of Sand Lake, died May 27, 2012. Funeral service will be Saturday, June 2, at 11 a.m., with visitation 10-11 a.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Visitation will also be Friday, June 1, from 5-7 p.m., at the Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.scalzo-taylor.com. A full obituary will be published at a later date. The Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

Lyle B. Finch, 82, Grantsburg, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. He was born in Burnett County on May 21, 1930, to Lewis and Sara (Clover) Finch. He married Evone (Jensen) on April 2, 1955, in St. Paul, Minn. Lyle was a medic for the Army in the Korean War. He was a guide on the St. Croix River, worked for Harry Anderson (Skelly Oil) and worked for Northwestern Electric from 1957 until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, camping, singing and playing his guitar, woodworking and was always willing to lend a helping hand to family, neighbors and friends. He is survived by his wife, Evone; daughters, Barbara Ginter of Grantsburg and Linda (Kim) Huntley of Hugo, Minn.; son, Scott (Janet) Finch of Grantsburg; sisters, Dorothy (Bud) Dahlberg of Grantsburg and Patricia (Jake) Ernst of Grantsburg; brother, Dennis (Julie) Finch of Minong; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; many in-laws, cousins, nephews, nieces and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Sarah Finch; brothers, Laurence Finch, Donald Finch and Darrel Finch; sister, Lois (Finch) Wilcox; son, Glen Finch; and grandson, Jeremiah Finch. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 26, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg, with interment at Riverside Cemetery with military honors. The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS Keep kids occupied during summer break Q: As much as I love having my kids home for the summer, I also dread it. I feel like I'm constantly trying to juggle work and what the kids need. It's chaos most of the time. How can I actually enjoy having them home? Juli: As a working mom with three boys, I understand your dilemma. I love having the kids home from school, but I also face the constant challenge of how to channel their tremendous energy in constructive ways. Here are a few tips I've learned over the years: • Everyone does better with a schedule. Part of the fun of the summer is not having schedules dictate life, but a freefor-all leads to chaos. Implement a loose schedule to keep the summer manageable. This should include the times that everyone wakes up and goes to bed, time to get chores done and even "quiet time" for everyone to rest. • Keep your kids busy doing productive things. Every child, even at 3 years old, should have chores. Be ready to reply to the complaint "I'm bored" with a list of jobs to complete, crafts to do, books to read or other options that your chil-

Jim Daly

Focus on the Family

Juli Slattery

dren can tackle on their own. And, by the way, there's nothing wrong with them being bored once in a while. • Make sure you have time just to focus on your kids this summer. Compartmentalize your work to certain hours or days of the week, so you can have free time to do fun things like play with squirt guns, go to the zoo and camp in the backyard. • Put off things that can wait until the kids go back to school. Having lunch with a friend, volunteering at church and painting your bedroom can all wait. The summer flies by, and it is a critical time to connect with your kids. You will never regret making that your first priority. ••• Q: Based on a recommendation from friends, we recently watched an animated "children's movie" that turned out to be quite scary. Now our preschooler is fearful at bedtime and won't go to sleep alone. How can we help

him? Jim: If you haven't already done so, start by sitting down with your son and giving him a chance to discuss the film openly. Don't make light of his fears or dismiss his feelings as silly or immature. Then, reinforce the idea that the movie was only a story, just like the imaginary tales in his picture books. You might also practice some coping techniques with him, like deep breathing exercises or visualizing a happy place. It's definitely not a good idea for you to sleep in your son's room or to let him sleep in your bed. That will only reinforce the behavior you're trying to extinguish. Instead, find some other way to make him feel secure, such as turning on a nightlight or allowing him to take a special stuffed animal to bed. Your experience also raises the larger question of which movies are appropriate for your son. Just because the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rates a movie G or PG doesn't mean it won't contain themes, language and other elements that are inappropriate for preschoolers. And while your friends were likely well-intentioned in recommending this particular film, it's clear that what may have seemed harmless to their kids left your own son terrorized.

To avoid this experience next time, visit Focus on the Family's Plugged In website (www.pluggedin.com). It contains indepth reviews of the latest theatrical releases as well as past DVD releases, and will help you make wise and discerning decisions about media choices. ••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, cohost of Focus on the Family, 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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Zion Lutheran Church Bone Lake

New members at Luck Lutheran LUCK – Luck Lutheran Church, Luck, is offering a Monday evening contemporary worship opportunity this summer, June through August. This will be an informal evening worship opportunity beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Monday evening worship, to be held in the fellowship hall, is an especially good opportunity for those who are away for the weekend or unable to be present for Sunday morning worship. Summer Sunday services are held at 9 a.m. The public is welcome. - submitted

New members were received at both services at Luck Lutheran Church in Luck on Sunday, May 20. Joining at the 8 a.m. service were Aaron, Jeni, Tasian and Chandler Arjes, and Kent, Whitney and Ashlyn Petersen.

Joining at the Sunday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. service at Luck Lutheran Church were Gary and Zoe Zuckweiler, Eric Dueholm, Cindy Peterson and David and Marilyn Almlie. – Photos submitted

Church listings sponsored by the following area businesses: BREMER BANK, N.A. Full-Service Banking Member FDIC Frederic - Danbury - Siren

DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC. Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering & Processing Phone 715-327-4456

INTER-COUNTY CO-OP PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers Office Supplies

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE Hwys. 35 & 48 Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.

“Your Electric Servant” Serving Polk & Burnett Counties “Use Energy Wisely”

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475

Duane Lindh

HAULING

• Gravel • Sand • Rock • Top Soil • Trackhoe 715-472-2717 Mobile 715-491-1861 1065 290th Ave. Frederic, Wis.

ALPHA BASS LAKE LUMBER • Complete Line of Building Supplies & Lumber • Cabot’s Stains Grantsburg, Wis. 715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP

1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Dan Dowling, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 715-689-2467

WEBSTER

LUCK

CUSHING

CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES

VAN METER’S MEATS

CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY

Complete Lumber & Building Supplies

Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed

Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making • Ham & Bacon Cured & Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

Feed Mill - Grain Dept. Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

WILD RIVER FLAGS Jerry & Pat Willits 2815 285th Ave. Sterling Township St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-488-2729

Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

SIREN

Churches 1/12

FREDERIC

OLSEN & SON

Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

D & L FINANCIAL SERVICES 10022 Elbow Lake Road Siren, Wis. 54872 715-689-2539

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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Church Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m. ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY

1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

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.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Nanette Hagen-Hinck 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship (begins May 27)

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 www.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 “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.; Wed. Wor. 6:30 p.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10:30 a.m. Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays www.facebook/OurRedeemerWebster

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Melissa Carmack Sun. Wor. 9 a.m., Wed. Wor. 7 p.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Worship - 10:.30 a.m. Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. Worship - 8:30 a.m,; Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Pastor Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sunday Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Traditional Service 10 a.m.; Outdoor Serv. 6/24, 7/29 & 8/26, 10 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, 8:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 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. www.christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630; 715-327-4461 www.clamfalls-zion-aalcparish.net Worship 10:15 a.m.; Sunday School 9 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

Pastor Victor St. George, 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 Traditional Worship - 8:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship - 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 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. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

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

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LCMC

1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; E-mail: leslie56@centurytel.net

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

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 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, 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; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Communion - 1st Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS ) Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Worship Serv. 10:30 a.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

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

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)

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Pastor Tammy Clausen 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 Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

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. Thomas E. Thompson, 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-2243 Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m. Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m. Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m. Nursery and children church

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m. Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Pastor Tammy Clausen Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

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

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Ralph Thompson - 715-472-8424; 510 Foster Ave. E.; Office 715-472-2605; www.lucklutheran.org (June- Aug.) Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m. Mon. Wor. 6:30 p.m.

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Theresa Riewestahl 715-327-8384, 715-416-3086 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

LUCK LUTHERAN

METHODIST

(Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Pastor Bill Schroeder Sat. Worship 7 p.m.; Sun. Worship 9 a.m.

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

METHODIST

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available) 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 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

Pastor Dan Pearson Sunday School 8:45 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m. CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father 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 - 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 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

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 Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services Sat. Worship - 6 p.m., Luck Senior Center

HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Pastor Dave Williams 933 248th St., Osceola Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School Sept.-May 8:45 a.m. Children’s Church & Nursery provided

TRADE RIVER EVAN. 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. Pastor Gabe Brennan, 715-857-5411

www.eastbalsam.org Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:15 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.

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 Merrill Olson, Interim Pastor 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

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

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

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 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 Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago City, MN, www.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

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

NONDENOMINATIONAL

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m. 131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org; E-mail: 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

Pastor Steve Ward Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m. Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 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.

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.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 Sunday Wor. 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.

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 FRIENDS WOR. GROUP

715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

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.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHEDULE

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 “The Cure for the Common Church”

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday, 10 a.m. in the St. Croix Falls Library community room.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m. Immaculate Conception: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

ST. ANNE PARISH

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

“Faith on Purpose” (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-483-2911 Pastor’s res./office Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m. Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

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 Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH

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Unity graduation

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LEFT: 2012 These Unity graduates smiled as they strode out of the auditorium.

RIGHT: Senior Unity choir members were in the front row for their last performance.

Unity 2012 co-valedictorians Brittany Thomfohrda (left) and Emily PetGraduate Brady Turner had a big smile zel smile for their last group photos. as the ceremony progressed.

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Retiring teacher Dennis Anderson gave the Unity commencement address Friday, May 25.

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Coming events

MAY

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities Luck

• Music by Intenstive Care in Triangle Park, 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY/31

WEDNESDAY/6

Grantsburg

Amery

• Parkinson’s support group at Burnett Medical Center, 2 p.m.

• Early-stage Alzheimer’s support group at the senior center, 10 a.m., 715-268-6605.

St. Croix Falls

Frederic

• RSVP deadline for Sat., June 16, Neil McKenzie Youth Fishing Derby on Deer Lake, 715-646-2060.

• Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.1 p.m.

THURS.-SAT./ MAY 31-JUNE 2

THURS.-SAT./7-9 Dairyland

• Support Our Troops rummage sale at Cozy Corner Inn, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Valley Christian School’s thrift sale at Baptist Church gym. Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-noon.

THURSDAY/7 Grantsburg

JUNE

• Karner blue butterfly field trip at Crex Education Center, 10 a.m., 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org.

FRI. & SAT./1 & 2

Siren

Amery

• Northwoods Flyers EEA Club meets at the Burnett County Government Center, Rm. 165, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY/1

• Interstate Park land management meeting at the Ice Age Visitor Center, 6-7 p.m., 715-483-3747.

• Youth Hockey Assoc. garage sale at ice arena. Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

Milltown

FRI.-SUN./8-10

• Outdoor movie at community center/River’s Park, 7 p.m., 715-825-2313.

SAT. & SUN./2 & 3 Grantsburg

• Big Gust Days: Run/walk Sat. Pancake breakfast at the fire hall, Sat. 7-11 a.m.

Polk County

• No passes needed for bicyclists on the Gandy Dancer or Stower Seven Lakes Trails.

SATURDAY/2

Osceola

• Friends of the Library used book sale at the library, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Siren

• Drop-off day for Lions and Lioness yard sale donations, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-349-2400.

St. Croix Falls

Amery

• Amery Trail Days fundraiser for U of M research, 715268-7864. • Bike ride and nature walk on Stower Seven Lakes Trail, amerywisconsin.org, 715--268-2453. • Bingo, 2-6 p.m. and taco dinner, 3-7 p.m., at the ambulance station.

Balsam Lake

• Chicken feed at the fire hall, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. • Family pizza and movie night at East Balsam Baptist Church, 5 p.m.

Danbury

• Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $15 donation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.

Grantsburg

• Feed My Sheep at Grace Church in Grantsburg. Doors open 8 a.m., distribution 9 a.m., 715-463-5699. • Wildflower tour at Crex Education Center, 10 a.m.12:30 p.m., 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org.

Milltown

The dam at Atlas was overflowing with flood water following torrential rains on Sunday, May 27. - Photo courtesy Susan Ames-Lillie

• Clothing share at Milltown Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.noon, 715-825-2453.

• City of Trails races, starting 8:30 a.m. See www.cityoftrails5K.com, 715-557-0197. • Buckthorn/honeysuckle removal in Riegel Park. Meet at high school at 8:45 a.m., velaski5@aol.com. • Friends of the Library meeting, 9 a.m., 715-483-1777. • Trail of Myths dedication at Wert Family Preserve, 11:30 a.m.

Wolf Creek

• Saddle Up For The Forest fundraiser for Gov. Knowles State Forest at Wolf Creek Bar, 715-483-9255, www.governorknowles.org.

SUN.-WED./3-6 Dairyland

• Support Our Troops rummage sale donation drop-off at Cozy Corner Inn, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Danbury

• RSVP deadline for June 15 dinner at the Fort, 715-8668890, www.theforts.org.

Siren

• Kids fishing contest at Clam Lake Wayside Park. Registration 8 a.m. Fish 9 a.m.-noon.

St. Croix Falls

• Storyhill concert at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715483-3387, www.festivaltheatre.org.

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• Compassionate Friends, Tri-County Chapter, grief support in death of a child, at First Lutheran, 7 p.m., 715263-2739.

Luck

• Meeting of the Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society at the senior citizen center, 7 p.m.

Siren

Balsam Lake Cushing

• Music by King’s Countrymen at Skonewood Christian Retreat Center, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY/8 Balsam Lake

• Poco Penners meeting in the library building, 2 p.m., 715-483-9738.

Grantsburg

• Moth capture field study north of Crex on CTH F near boat launch, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., crexmeadows.org, 715-4632739.

St. Croix Falls

• SCRMC salad luncheon at the high school, 11 a.m.1 p.m.

SAT. & SUN./9 & 10 St. Croix Falls

• Fete Des Fleurs, art fair and festival at Chateau St. Croix Winery, 715-483-2556, www.chateaustcroix.com.

SATURDAY/9 Amery

• Rehearsals for community band begin at the school for July Fourth concert. Players needed. 7-8:30 p.m., 715-349-2277, Ext. 239 or 715-349-2658.

• Ruby’s Pantry at Congregational Church. Doors open 8:30 a.m. Dist. 9 a.m., $15 donation, 715-268-7390. • Garage sale fundraiser at Arnell Humane Society, 715268-7387.

TUESDAY/5

• Art & craft sale, bake sale & lunch at Our Lady of the Lakes Church, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

SUNDAY/3 • Interfaith’s I Care Concert at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 7 p.m., 715-485-9500.

• Slow-pitch Milk Tournament at Melgren Field, 715-8252494.

Amery

• Cardiac support group at the medical center, 1 p.m., 715-268-0291.

Clam Falls

• Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

Sixth-annual Support the Troops Ride and Fundraiser May 26-27 LEFT: This was the beginning of the Support the Troops Memorial Ride and Fundraiser on Saturday, May 26, where the riders traveled to Superior. On Sunday, members of the group headed to the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner for the Memorial Day services to honor veterans. RIGHT: Pictured are Darren Langanki, owner of Cozy Corners Inn in Dairyland, and Steve Allen, founder of the Support the Troops Ride and Fundraiser, father of U.S. Marine Sgt. Chad M. Allen who was killed in action on Feb. 28, 2007. All proceeds from the fundraiser were donated to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, Minnesota Memorial Riders honoring the Midwest and Dairyland Outdoor Veterans Retreat.

Balsam Lake Cumberland

• Celebration of Arts & Crafts at Tourist Park, 9 a.m.4 p.m.

Grantsburg

• Crex Meadows Nature Photography Club meets at Crex, 10 a.m.-noon, 715-463-2739.

ONGOING Every Day

AA &/or AlAnon, Polk & Burnett counties, 715-931-8262 for time/location. Amery, 715-268-8431.

Divorce care support group at Apple River Community Church, 715-268-8360, 715-268-2176.

Every Monday

Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Balsam Lake Government Center, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202. Baby and Me class - Amery Medical Center, 1-2 p.m. Grief Share support group at Centennial Hall, Amery, 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360. Moms In Touch International, First Baptist, Amery, 2 - 3 p.m., 715-268-5408, www.momsintouch.com

Partners of Veterans women’s support group, Counseling Associates, Siren, 1-2:30 p.m., 715-349-8575. Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Every Tuesday

The Jimi Hendrix version of the national anthem was played on electric guitar.

Bingo - Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren, 6 p.m. Survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault support group, Polk Co., 800-261-7233, 6-7:30 p.m. Anger management group at Amery Regional Medical Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 715-268-4094.

Every Wednesday

Women of Hope, cancer support group, at SCRMC, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 715-483-0431. Free playtime with your toddler at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church,10-11:30 a.m., 715-557-0630.

Every Thursday

The group of motorcyclists that participated in the Support the Troops Ride on Saturday, May 26, are shown.

Photos by Sue Lemonds

Breastfeeding support group at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, 2-3:30 p.m., 715-483-0431.

Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Every Saturday

AA meets at the West Denmark Lutheran Church, rural Luck, 9 - 10 a.m.