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Newly crowned Lewis royalty, Little Mr. Lewis Jacob Browning and Little Miss Lewis Ariel Hokanson enjoyed the crowd’s attention as they rode down Main Street during the annual Charles E. Lewis Days parade on Sunday, Aug. 12. This year’s celebration, held in honor of the late Bernice Abrahamzon and Mary Jane Johnson, enjoyed near-perfect weather and was said to be one of the best-attended in the celebration’s 33-year history. Jacob is the son of Nicole Browning of St. Francis, Minn., and Clint Waldhoff of Elk River, Minn., and often stays at the family cabin near Webster. Ariel is the daughter of Casey Hokanson of rural Frederic, granddaughter of Pam Hokanson and great-grandaughter of Mary Jane Johnson. More photos of Charles E. Lewis Days in Currents section. - Photo by Gary King

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Polk County Information Center celebrates two decades

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – Poised at the front door to both Polk County and the state of Wisconsin, the Polk County Information Center in St. Croix Falls remains a unique and utilized service, and now it’s almost old enough to have a beer.

The center itself was in the spotlight last week, as the building and staff hosted a 20th anniversary party that included local, state and regional dignitaries, officials and volunteers, helping to celebrate the center that has become much more than ever hoped for, while also recognizing the efforts and people it took to bring such a place to fruition.

The first stop

“I like to say we’re the natural first stop,” stated director Sue Mathews, who has been at the helm of the center since shortly after the doors first opened on Memorial Day weekend, 1993. “But really, we get calls on everything!”

Mathews has become known as a welcoming face to thousands of people over the two decades since, and it’s more than just tourists, but entrepreneurs, visitors, local

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residents, regional event planning and yes, even the state has taken note, as evidenced by the number of state tourism officials who attended the anniversary.

“Sue has a tremendous reputation across the state for Polk County,” stated Stephanie Klett, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. “She’s so well respected, and really, there is so much to offer here!”

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FREDERIC - Lindley Creek, a well-known gospel bluegrass band, will perform this Sunday, Aug. 19, at Birchwood Beach Resort’s worship service, starting at 10 a.m. The public is welcome to the service which will be followed by refreshments and fellowship. The band, made up of members of the Greer family - John and Kathie and their children, will also be playing at Skonewood Retreat Center near Cushing at 7 p.m. Sunday evening. Lindley Creek has gone from a few local gigs to booking venues in 21 states, Canada and Costa Rica. - submitted

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Local artist Barbara Young honored

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- Barbara Young of Taylors Falls, Minn., was informed this week that her oil painting “Angle Rock, Taylors Falls” has been accepted to be included in the Minnesota State Fair art exhibit. The painting is a landscape showing the sharp bend in the St. Croix River as seen from the Wisconsin side. Young has done many landscapes in the Dalles area and is also known for her portrait work. The painting will be on display in the fine arts building at the Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 23-Sept. 3. Photo submitted by Bill Young

Recent grads to showcase photos

FREDERIC - Four recent high school graduates who are pursuing careers in the arts will be exhibiting a selection of their work Friday through Sunday, Aug. 17 though 19, at the Frederic Art Center, 310 Lake Ave. South in Frederic. This Emerging Artists exhibit is free and open to the public. The open house and reception is Friday, Aug. 17, 5-8 p.m., with refreshments served. The exhibit continues Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 19, noon - 3 p.m. The featured artists are Cathryn McConnell and Orianna Tesch, both Frederic graduates who are studying at UWStout, Mackenzie Swenson, a Siren graduate who is studying at the Atelier in Minneapolis and Jordyn Siebenthal who graduated from Frederic High School this year and will be studying art education at UW-Stout in the fall. A variety of artwork will be on display including still-life paintings, oil landscapes, charcoal and ink drawings, print blocks, figure work, cast work, computerized design and animation, video production, photographs and airbrush painting. The exhibit is a part of Frederic Arts ongoing mission to promote education and awareness of the arts. The public is invited to see the work of some young talent emerging and will have an opportunity to talk with the artists during the weekend. submitted

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Three-year-old reported missing

DANBURY -A 3-year-old girl was reported missing early Tuesday evening, Aug. 14, from her Danbury home. Renna Mae Williams was last seen wearing blue denim jean shorts, a longsleeved purple shirt and no shoes.

She has green eyes, with blond hair in a partial ponytail. The girl apparently wandered away from her residence in the unincorporated village of Danbury. Law enforcement was notified just before 7 p.m. and a search began immediately, assisted by multiple K-9 search and rescue teams as well as a Minnesota State Patrol helicopter equipped with an infrared imaging system. At 2:56 a.m.

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through Danbury on Tuesday evening who may have seen Renna are asked to call the sheriff’s office at 715-349-2121. An unofficial volunteer search was tentatively set to begin at 10 a.m.

Wednesday morning at the ballpark in Danbury. A statement from the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office indicates there is an adequate number of volunteers available locally to assist, and if more are needed, a call for volunteers will be issued. Updates on this story will be posted on the Register (wcregisteronline.com) and Leader (theInter-County leader.net) Web sites. - Gary King with information from Burnett County Sheriff’s Dept.

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Workers installed a blacktop circular driveway at the new DNR Northern Region Headquarters on Hwy. 70 in Spooner on Saturday, Aug. 4. The driveway and landscaping will be some of the final touches to the facility, which features international green energy standards such as an under-the-floor air system, native construction materials of wood and quarry stone and three conference areas available for public use. The building - at an estimated cost of $5 million, funds coming from the general fund, the Segregated Conservation Fund and Segregated Environmental Fund - is home to more than 70 DNR staff members. Spooner has had a DNR presence since 1913 when the state fish hatchery was built, directly across the highway from the headquarters building. - Photo by Gary King HOW TO REACH US

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SIREN - Authorities at the Burnett County Health Department announced Monday that Crooked Lake swimming beach in Siren has reopened to the public. The beach was closed at the beginning of this month after high levels of fecal coliform bacteria were discovered. Two consecutive tests resulting in acceptable levels have occurred since the closing. - with information from Burnett Co. Health Dept.

••• POLK COUNTY - Authorities released the name Monday, Aug. 13, of a 21-year-old woman who drowned in Big Blake Lake in the Town of Georgetown on Aug. 5. Lauren Blomlie of Ramsey, Minn., was operating a personal watercraft when she had a “medical issue” and fell into the lake, according to a news release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department The Leader reported last week that the woman apparently suffered a seizure and was later found unresponsive in the water by family members after her PWC was found without her that afternoon, at around 2 p.m.

Blomlie apparently had a history of health issues. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a freshwater drowning. Milltown Fire and Northland Ambulance service responded to the scene at the lake, where they performed CPR to revive her. She was transported by ambulance to Amery Regional Medical Center, and was later transported to Regions Medical Center in St. Paul, where she died that evening. The death remains under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department It is the only drowning death in Polk County so far in 2012. - Gary King

Safe Ride golf tourney this weekend

SIREN - The Burnett County Tavern League is sponsoring its annual Safe Ride Foundation Golf Tournament this weekend, with a noon shotgun start Sunday, Aug. 19, at Siren National Golf Course.

Teams for the four-man scramble tourney are still being sought. Those interested should call Kris’ Pheasant Inn at 715349-5755.

Pheasant Inn owner Kris Peterson said proceeds from the tournament will go to sponsor the Safe Ride program, which helps provide safe rides home from taverns in Burnett County.

The program has grown into a successful project throughout the county, he noted.

The tournament offers numerous prizes including a 30.06 rifle, a 40-inch flat-screen television, $400 for first place and $200 for seventh, 14th and 21st place.

Following the tournament a ribs and broasted chicken menu will be offered at the Pheasant Inn in Siren. – submitted

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Settlement in discrimination case against Burnett County

Sheriff’s alleged actions focus of complaint; he says not all facts were presented; supervisors to discuss matter Thursday

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer SIREN – After a lengthy closed session during its Monday, Aug. 13, meeting, members of the Burnett County Administration Committee voted to accept a settlement agreement in a discrimination complaint filed against the county which has been pending for the past two years.

Former Burnett County Sheriff’s Deputy Joanna Bartosh, who resigned her position in July of 2010, filed the complaint with the Equal Rights Division in July of 2010 alleging Burnett County discriminated against her because of her gender, which is a violation of the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. Bartosh’s complaint alleged that in December of 2009, Sheriff Dean Roland grabbed her left hand and attempted to put her fingers in his mouth, something she claims he attempted again in January of 2010. Bartosh also claims he placed his hands on the collar of her uniform from behind, touched her hair and massaged her arm, making her feel uncomfortable. The alleged behavior by Roland continued through 2010. On all the occasions when the alleged touching occurred, Bartosh said she told Roland to stop.

Bartosh’s complaint goes on to say Roland’s repeated requests for her to come to his house at night and also into his office with

Tommy Thompson carries area and state

Will face Tammy Baldwin in November

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer STATEWIDE – Tommy Thompson won the Republican nomination for the open U. S. Senate seat in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 14, and will now face Democrat Tammy Baldwin in November.

The winner of that contest will replace the retiring U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl in January. Thompson took 47 percent of the vote in Polk County and 54 percent of the Burnett County vote. Mark Neumann placed second in each county, taking 37 percent of the Polk vote and 32 percent of the Burnett vote.

Eric Hovde and Jeff Fitzgerald each took less than 10 percent of the local votes.

Statewide, Thompson won with 34 percent of the vote, edging out Hovde who took 31 percent of the total. Neumann won 23 percent statewide and Fitzgerald took 12 percent.

the door shut, so he ters related to or arising could help her improve out of Bartosh’s employher job performance, ment and separation of also made her feel unemployment with Burcomfortable. nett County and all Bartosh also alleged claims for damages other she was threatened with than those expressly prodismissal by Roland on vided in the agreement.” various occasions for the way she performed her Sheriff Roland Payments Burnett County and its duties even though she insurer, Wisconsin stated she followed proCounty Mutual Insurance Corpocedures correctly.

Bartosh’s complaint states the ration, will agree to make the folalleged repeated harassment by lowing payments. WCMIC will Roland created a hostile work- pay a total of 20,000 to the law place in the Burnett County Sher- firm of Doar, Drill and Skow for iff’s Department and that she attorney’s fees and costs, and a could not continue to work under total of $30,000 will be paid to Bartosh in back wages. these conditions.

For her part, Bartosh agrees she will hold Burnett County “harmCounty denies claims In the settlement agreement, less for failure to withhold any Burnett County denied any dis- amounts from the payment and crimination occurred against Bar- agrees to be solely responsible for all taxes, withholdings and paytosh, as stated in the following: ”Whereas Burnett County de- ments arising from this paynies that it discriminated against ment.”

Bartosh also agrees to “irrevoBartosh; disputes all of Bartosh’s claims and allegations; and main- cably and unconditionally retains that all its decisions and ac- lease, acquit and forever tions with respect to Bartosh were discharge,” Burnett County (and lawful in all respects and in com- all those connected to the county) pliance with law, policies and from any and all charges, comprocedures; and Whereas, the plaints, claims, liabilities, obligaparties desire to effect a final set- tions, promises, agreements, tlement of all matters relating to actions, damages, expenses, or Bartosh’s employment and sepa- rights of any and every kind or ration from employment and nature accrued or unaccrued, have arrived at a compromise of know or unknown, which Bartosh has, claims to have, or may all such matters.”

The agreement goes on to say, have against any of the Re“Neither this agreement nor any leasees.”

The committee also voted to action by Burnett County pursuant to it shall in any way be use monies in the sheriff’s departconstrued as an admission by ment storage shed fund to pay Burnett County of any liability, the $30,000 for Bartosh’s back wrongdoing or violation of law, wages.

The settlement agreement, as regulation, contract or policy.”

Also stated in the agreement is approved by the administration that while this release pertains to, committee, will be discussed and “it is no way limited to, all mat- voted on by the full Burnett

Fall from vehicle results in death of St. Paul man

Man could face charge of homicide by intoxicated use of vehicle

BURNETT COUNTY - A 21year-old St. Paul, Minn., man died after falling onto the road from on top of a vehicle Saturday evening, Aug. 11, and the 21year-old driver of the vehicle is facing a charge of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.

According to a Burnett County Sheriff’s report, Shawn G. Swanson was riding on the exterior of the vehicle and fell onto the road on Glendenning Road in the Town of Oakland at approximately 11:31 p.m.

The driver of the vehicle, Cole T. Fohrenkamm, 21, also of St. Paul, was subsequently arrested.

The incident remains under investigation.

The accident allegedly occurred withint a few miles of the St. Croix Casino at Danbury. The St. Croix Tribe issued the following statement on Monday: “The traffic accident victim was transported by his friends to St. Croix Casino Danbury for emergency assistance. The casino

County Board at a meeting will be held at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitors Center in Grantsburg at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16.

Roland said, “A settlement was negotiated, but the true facts of the case were not heard. Due to the terms of the settlement, I can not make further comment.”

The Leader is requesting a copy of the county’s original response to the 2010 complaint.

Burnett County Administrator Candace Fitzgerald told the Leader that she will wait for the outcome of Thursday’s county board discussion and vote before commenting publicly on the matter.

Danbury man critically injured in motorcycle accident

POLK COUNTY - A 41-yearold Danbury man was critically injured Saturday, Aug. 11, when the motorcycle he was driving left the roadway and entered a wooded area.

Jason R. Casey remained in critical condition Monday, Aug. 13, in a Twin Cities hospital. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, Casey was traveling eastbound on 290th Avenue, approximately onefourth mile west of River Road on a 2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he failed to negotiate a curve. He was ejected from the motorcycle. Members of the group he was traveling with initially assisted him. He was transported from the scene of the crash by ambulance to the Cushing ball field from where he was taken by air ambulance to Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

The crash remains under investigation. - Gary King

Firefighters contain gas leak People evacuated, traffic rerouted

Cole Fohrenkamm

promptly called the proper authorities when the victim arrived and assisted his friends as much as possible until the authorities arrived. Unfortunately, the accident victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The Burnett County Medical Examiner, who was summoned to the scene, expressed thanks to casino personnel for their assistance and the compassion and caring they showed toward the victim and his friends. The St. Croix Casino Danbury staff expresses their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the victim.”- Gary King with information from Burnett County Sheriff’s Dept. and St. Croix Casino

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer WEBSTER - At about 10 p.m. on Monday night, Aug. 13, a vehicle hit a gas meter outside The Tap tavern in Webster, breaking off the meter and causing a gas leak.

We Energies was notified of the leak, but it was two hours before they were able to respond. In the meantime, traffic was diverted from Hwy. 35 near the accident and from Webster’s Main Street and Sturgeon Avenue. Both Siren and Webster Fire Departments were at the scene, and water was sprayed onto the gas leak to help contain the spread of the natural gas.

Webster Police Chief Michael Spafford praised the fire departments for their work during the gas leak. He also noted that there was the potential that the situation could have become tragic, but thankfully, he said, no one was injured.

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the info center’s and Mathews’ praises, while also noting the importance of tourism, which is one of the things that first brought the center to fruition two decades ago.

The way it played out is hard to put into one sentence, but in reality, county planner Dave Rasmussen noted the growing importance of sales taxes to the county, and combining that with an effort by the late State Rep. Harvey Stower, who was able to obtain a $250,000 state grant for a center, on top of a generous land donation by Bob Clark of the Dalles House, and and piggybacking by the city of St. Croix Falls to use a portion of the building for city offices, the unusual merging of state, city, county and local resources coalesced into the information center.

“The thought was about traffic that entered Polk County, and then left the county without stopping,” Mathews said in a later interview. “Combined with [Clark’s land donation] could you really ask for a better spot?”

The first opening

After many months of work, lobbying, grant writing and planning, the efforts of Stower, Rasmussen, Clark, county board Chair A. Stanley Anderson and others began to come together, and a tourism council was established as a parent committee, with Wayne Shirley, Clark and others, the committee was chaired by Jeanne Rochford, and they eventually hired retiring Interstate State Park director Bernie McGaver to be the first director, with Mathews as the first employee.

Things moved quickly from there, with designs, plans and construction moving ahead to premier that first grand opening on Memorial Day weekend, 1993.

“It was pretty empty in here then,” Mathews said. “No pictures, and we were lucky to have some furniture donated by a Lindstrom bank, but otherwise, we had to build it all up ourselves.”

Eventually, they began to find their focus, and promotions took off, with events flyers, displays and thousands of maps to give out, as well as information and promotion of not just events, but local businesses, lodging, restaurants, night spots, arts, activities, trails and more.

“People don’t always know who or where to call, so they usually start here,” Mathews said. “And we get them all!”

Growing into their clothes One of the notable things the center has become known for is not just how they deal with the travelers or odd questions, but with promotions, and it’s not uncommon to find Mathews or other Polk County Tourism Council members at regional sport shows, or at local festivals, concerts or events, again, all to promote the county to bring people in and have them stop somewhere in the county.

“All along, it’s really been about vision and partnerships,” stated Polk County Board Chairman William Johnson, who has

been one of the longtime advocates for the info center and a long-serving tourism council member.

Johnson praised Mathews and the center for keeping the connections open between the state and the county, and also the connections between groups such as the St. Croix Band of Chippewa, governor’s office, regional events and more.

“We’ve been lucky to host two Governor’s Fishing Openers since it opened, and we’re poised to do it again in 2014,” he said, attributing much of that to Mathews and the info center. “Again, great partnerships.”

Johnson also mentioned the growing relationship between county promotion and sales taxes, and how the connections have been made to link the county’s events, businesses and needs, beyond just tourism.

“In 1990, ‘91, ‘92, there was about $20 million spent by tourists [in Polk County],” he said. “Now, it fluctuates around $70 million, and that’s without a big city like La Crosse or Rice Lake, and it’s going up.”

Network for all things artistic With Mathews’ help, in recent years the info center has become a clearing house and promotional center for local products as diverse as games and food products to authors and the arts, with the center leading the way as a touchstone of sorts for the arts, which is one of the things Mathews is most proud of over the years.

Together with photographer Jerry Boucher, they started the EarthArts group, which has since become a unique, regionwide arts group that remains a power in local promotion of everything creative, from authors, poets, painters and sculptors to weavers, carvers and more.

“Artists in one part of the county didn’t know about artists in the other parts of the county,” Mathews said. “We started a sort of network.”

That network has included numerous arts tours, events and promotion that has turned a fledgling little club into a countywide and notably important arts distribution and event community, and has turned many eyes to Polk County as a sort of art mecca.

While the center does not sell any art, they do sell lots of local products, from shirts and hats to maple syrup, with the county getting a cut of everything sold, just like any retailer.

“We’re trying to pay our own way,” Mathews said.

The info center has also been a clearing house for promotion beyond the typical tourist, with regular contacts and connections made with Twin Cities, Chicago and Milwaukee media, as well as numerous publications, TV shows, newspapers and the like. At least two “Discover Wisconsin” TV specials have originated with the center, and the ongoing connections make Mathews and the center a regular stop or call for lots of local, regional and statewide media, on both sides of the river.

“We’ve even had our share of celebrities

Telly Award from 1997 for the Discover Wisconsin TV episode highlighting Polk County, which originated with the Information Center.

come in here,” Mathews said, noting that several governors, as well as actor Bill Murray and even Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen paid a visit in recent years. “That was a highlight, and I see he’s a leader [secretary general] with NATO now!”

Fair for the county

The info center has been under scrutiny in recent years, as changing county board members and political aspirations have collided at times, with their marks on the center. But Mathews remembers that the decision to build the center was not taken lightly, and took many people many months of work, volunteer efforts and money, and it had the rare footnote of being a unanimous decision by the entire Polk County Board.

“How often does that happen!” Mathews joked.

But part of the mission of the center all along has been to treat the entire county with the same verve and attention, and Mathews has made sure that approach is maintained.

“I really am most proud of promoting Polk County fairly, which has been our mission from the very beginning,” she said, noting that it is one of the primary differences of the center versus, say a chamber of commerce or community club. “We promote everybody!”

The center is also a place for people to stretch their legs sometimes, and try new things, and she noted that approximately 40 percent of all calls or queries are from county residents.

“We get calls all the time on things like businesses, or who to talk to or where to go or what to do, and it’s really not just

tourists,” she said. “We are an information center, not a tourist center.”

Klett mentioned that as well last week, how the center is the envy of many counties, which not only wish they had the natural resources of Polk County, but the volunteers, commitment and broad approach to promotion that the info center has become known for. “[Tourism] is a $16 billion industry in the state, and it’s grown by $1.2 billion since 2010,” Klett said. “In large part because we’ve realized the value of customer service. It’s paramount, and it’s been part of why this center is so successful ... They’ve greeted and treated over 25,000 people well over the years. That’s huge!”

The digital future The info center has also become known for unique promotion in recent years, with Mathews leading the way on utilizing digital media, from the TravelWisconsin.com updates of local offerings and events to snow reports, fall color updates and even unique brochures of the best fall color driving tours.

“That’s a very big deal in this area,” Mathews said, noting that TV mentions like “Discover Wisconsin” can bring hundreds of online queries for information or brochures, as can those fall “peak color” questions and snow calls. “It’s about what to see and what to do, and where to stay, from B & Bs to campgrounds, motels and resorts, to events and restaurants, we have to be up on pretty much everything happening in Polk County.”

Twenty years of updates, promotions, events, happenings and the like is significant, but over those two decades the center has also become a liaison of sorts for entrepreneurs and potential businesses, with some notable successes from initial queries and contacts.

“A lot of these people come here to see the flavor of the area,” Mathews said. “To test the waters, and find out who to talk with next and whether something like that might be good here.”

She pointed out that businesses ranging from the Chateau St. Croix Winery, Paradise Supper Club, Holiday Inn and numerous dozens of other restaurants and businesses have made the Polk County Info Center their first stop on the way to becoming part of Polk County’s fabric. The center will then pass those contacts or queries on to the Polk County Economic Development Council, UW-Extension or other applicable “next stop.”

“And it’s not just the big businesses,” Mathews pointed out. “It’s the bait shops, bed and breakfasts, small businesses of all kinds ... we’re the natural first stop!”

The Polk County Information Center is open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., seven days a week during the summer and into the fall.

They are located at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 8 and Hwy. 35 in St. Croix Falls and can be reached at 800-222-7655.

Dignitaries hold up a certificate of appreciation from Gov. Walker as well as a $6,900 grant award from the State Tourism Department. - Photo by Greg Marsten

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Five candidates on Wisconsin ballot

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer FREDERIC – Wisconsin voters will not be limited to choosing between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney for president in November. Three more presidential tickets will be on the ballot for voters who want more options.

They are the candidates of the Constitution Party, the Party of Socialism and Liberation and the Libertarian Party. The filing period in Wisconsin for independent presidential candidates ended Aug. 7.

Virgil Goode and Jim Clymer are the Constitution Party candidates for president and vice president. The party’s national platform says, “The goal of the Constitution Party is to restore American jurisprudence to its Bib-

lical foundations and to limit the federal government to its Constitutional boundaries.” The Constitution Party, together with the Republican and Democratic parties, are the only three parties with automatic ballot status in Wisconsin.

Gary Johnson and James Gray are the Libertarian Party ticket. The party says it is for individual responsibility and choice. It says, “Government’s only role is to help individuals defend themselves from force and fraud.” The Libertarian Party also has candidates for the Senate, Congress, and several legislative seats this November.

Gloria La Riva and Filberto Ramirez are the ballot candidates for the Party of Socialism and Liberation, which calls itself a true Marxist party. The actual candidates of the party are Peta Lindsay and Yari Osario, but both of them are under age and not eligible to be on the Wisconsin ballot.

While the Constitution Party had automatic ballot access, the Libertarians and Socialism and Liberation Party each had to collect over 2,000 signatures to get on the Wisconsin ballot. Two other parties, the Green Party and the Socialist Equality Party, tried to get their slates on the ballot but did not succeed.

That accounts for seven of at least 18 parties running presidential candidates this year. Wisconsin voters who support any of those candidates, with choices ranging from the Grassroots Party (legalize drugs) to the Prohibition Party, including the whites-only American Third Position, the Ayn Rand-based Objectivist Party, two types of Reform Party and two more Socialist parties, will have to write-in their choice.

Information on the full array of candidates and parties can be found on the Web site politics1.com. There may be just the right party out there for everyone.

thoroughly and often, failing to provide sufficient lockout procedures, failing to properly mark electrical equipment, failing to cover numerous unused openings in energized electrical panels, failing to train workers on electrical safety, de-energize electrical equipment prior to allowing maintenance and failing to provide workers with personal protective equipment while working near exposed energized parts. A serious violation occurs when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard about which the employer knew or should have known.

“Employers are responsible for establishing a safe environment and taking all necessary precautions to protect workers against amputation hazards and other known workplace dangers,” said Mark Hysell, director of OSHA’s Eau Claire Area Office. “OSHA is committed to protecting workers on the job, especially when employers fail to do so.

Parker Hannifin Corp., headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, has facilities throughout the United States and in 46 other countries. The Grantsburg plant, which manufactures fluid power valves and hose fittings, among other products, employs about 300 workers. The employer has a history of previous violations at its Mississippi, New York and Ohio operations.

The company has 15 business days from receipt of the

citations and proposed penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA’s area director or contest the citations and penalties before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. - from OSHA

Grantsburg company cited by OSHA

Parker Hannifin cited for exposing workers to amputation, electrical hazards at Wisconsin plant

GRANTSBURG - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Parker Hannifin Corp. with nine safety violations at the company’s metal fabricating plant in Grantsburg, including two repeat violations for failing to protect workers from amputation and electrical hazards by ensuring the use of machine guards on mills and conducting periodic inspections of energy control procedures. An inspection was initiated after OSHA received a complaint. Proposed penalties total $123,300.

A repeat violation exists when an employer previously has been cited for the same or a similar violation of a standard, regulation, rule or order at any other facility in federal enforcement states within the last five years. Similar violations were cited at Parker Hannifin facilities in Batesville, Miss., in May 2011 and Columbus, Ohio, in February 2010.

Seven serious safety violations involve forcing employees to work over unprotected acid vats and dip tanks, failing to inspect the ventilation system for the acid vats

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Siren Village passes sewer increase, again

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - The Siren Village Board passed a sewer increase for the second month in a row in a short meeting held on Thursday, Aug. 9. But in all reality, the sewer increase this month was to clear up confusion from the sewer increase last month.

In the July meeting, the board voted to increase the sewer rate by $4 a unit. Unfortunately, a sewer unit could mean each account or it could mean each 1,000 gallons of water. Because the July increase didn’t specify which unit would be increased by $4 per month, it was decided to start over.

In the August meeting, the July increase was rescinded, and a new motion was passed raising the sewer base rate by $4 a unit starting Oct. 1. The base rate will go from $19 per month to $23 per month. The other unit, the each 1,000 gallons of water unit, will remain at $6.40 per thousand.

The reason the village voted to increase the sewer rate remains the same. The sewer utility is currently operating at a loss amounting to about $116,000 per year. The sewer increase is not expected to completely cover the loss, but to limit the loss and to make it more manageable.

This month, board members explained that a big reason

why the sewer utility is operating at a loss is because Capeside Cove closed. The sewer system was created to handle Capeside’s large water usage, and because it was a large customer, it paid a good sum toward the sewer capacity. With Capeside closed, the sewer utility is not handling as much wastewater, naturally, but many of the costs remain the same regardless of usage.

The other business

The only other business of note, besides to routine approval of minutes and vouchers, was to approve the closing of Johnson Street from Hwys. 35 / 70 to Third Avenue on Sept. 29 for an antique / vintage snowmobile show during Harvestfest.

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Webster scores well on Safe Drinking Water application

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by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer

WEBSTER – The Webster Village Board knows it wants to make some water utility improvements and hopes to use a couple of programs to help finance the project.

One program is the DNR Safe Drinking Water grant and loan program. For months the board has been told by Dave Rasmussen of MSA that Webster is expected to score well on their Safe Drinking Water application, and at the board

meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 8, the board was told that Webster did well, ranking fifth in the state.

What this means is that $500,000 of the $1.3 million project cost qualifies for principal forgiveness under the Safe Drinking Water program – essentially a grant. The village can also finance portions of the project at 1.15 percent under the program.

There is just one catch. The DNR Safe Drinking Water program is federally funded and does not pull from the state coffers, but the state Legislature has not yet accepted the federal funds. The Legislature is expected to accept the funds in the January session.

Meanwhile, the board also approved the application for a Community Devel-

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — Along with positive comments regarding the condition of the Luck Municipal Golf Course, the village board last week was able to hear a positive report on the finances at the course.

The board met Wednesday, Aug. 8, and heard from village President Peter Demydowich that, as of July 31, the golf course checking account has a positive balance of more than $56,000. With about $10,500 due in payroll, the amount available is about $46,000. In addition, the golf course has already repaid the village $15,000 of the $35,000 it was advanced before the beginning of the golfing season.

“Right now we’re performing above budget very well,” Demydowich said.

The golf course has a $35,000 revenue note due Sept. 1, and Trustee Kristine King asked whether that would be paid off on time. Her question, and Demydowich’s comments, were related to a request from the golf course to purchase a new truckster. Initial quotes on the truckster ranged between $18,000 and $22,000.

Golf course Superintendent Kevin Clunis, who attended the meeting with clubhouse manager Susan Matusiak, said that the golf course owns two trucksters, but one “died” last year. The other has been needing repairs, which is costing money.

Clunis said that the purchase of a new truckster could be financed over the next four years, in part because payments on the beverage cart are ending.

Cart lease payments have been $279 per month for six months out of the year, while the truckster payments would be more in the neighborhood of $300 per month for

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opment Block Grant for $556,000 or 40 percent of the overall project. The CDBG requires a local match, but the Safe Drinking Water program qualifies as the local match. CDBG generally funds 25 to 40 percent of the project costs, so may not get the full 40 percent of the project cost. The village should find out if they received the CDBG by early October.

The $1.3 million price tag includes engineering, administration and construction costs, some of which is already complete.

six months a year. This means that the annual outlay will increase.

In response to King’s question regarding repayment of the $35,000 note, Demydowich again pointed out that the golf course has about $46,000, but asked Clunis if purchase of the truckster could wait.

Clunis acknowledged that, like any purchase, it can wait, but by purchasing now there will be no payments until next May. Both Trustees Bob Determan and King said they would like to wait to see what the golf course financials look like at the end of the season and after the $35,000 note is paid.

The purchase request will be put on the October agenda.

In other golf course business, the board approved the appointment of Bruce Anderson to the golf commission.

Administrator position

The resignation last month of village Administrator Kristina Handt, and the temporary hiring of former village clerk Kathy Hanson, means that some decisions need to be made regarding village staffing.

Demydowich, saying that things at the village hall are operating “just fine,” asked that the issue be referred to the finance and personnel committee for discussion and possible recommendations.

King, who is not a member of the committee, said that she would like to discuss the question. The administrator, she said, makes sure that the budget is balanced and makes the job of board members much easier.

Ross Anderson, who is a member of the finance and personnel committee, said he felt that residents of the village should have a say.

“There is a log of sentiment about the administrator (position),” he said, but King argued that members of the public do not know all the ways the administrator helps the board and the village.

There are a number of options, Anderson pointed out.

“Do we need a full-time administrator? Do we need a

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to see the progress at the park. It was expected to take a few days to complete the fence. The dog park is expected to be open by the end of the month.

In other business The village changed its closing hours ordinance for class A, off-sale licenses to reflect the change in the state law. The state law supercedes the village ordinance, so the ordinance change is a formality. Alcohol can now be sold starting at 6 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. under the old law.

Zia Louisa was given a special-event permit for a September benefit.

The Webster chamber was also given a special-event permit.

part-time administrator? Do we jump back to a clerk/treasurer?” he asked.

Emotions have been high ever since the decision was made to hire an administrator, Anderson indicated. Referring to former village President Nancy Webster-Smith, Anderson said that shortly after the hiring of the administrator a person ran and won the position on the platform of eliminating the position.

“That person was basically unable to do the job with the atmosphere that was our board at that time,” he said, asking how the village can be most efficiently run without having a power struggle.

King reiterated that her main concern is that the village has a balanced budget, but Demydowich said that the village has an auditor to handle that.

As Anderson again said that he would like to have village residents feel comfortable with whatever decision is made regarding an administrator, Determan asked, “How do you propose getting a consensus of what the public wants?”

Demydowich answered that a nonbinding referendum vote could be held, public hearings could be arranged with the finance and personnel committee and/or surveys could be mailed out to residents.

“How cost effective is mailing out surveys?” asked King. “They need to start showing up,” she added, referring to residents coming to the public meetings. People tend to avoid the meetings, she said, unless there’s a “NIMBY” situation — not in my backyard.

The issue was referred to the finance and personnel committee, which allows public comments at its meetings.

Other business

• Community club President Elaine Ogilvie asked the board to consider including the cost of the hanging flower baskets in the 2013 village budget. Total cost for the year is about $800. She also reported that the new village Web site at luckwisconsin.com is up and running, along with a Facebook page. The Winter Carnival committee is looking for help, she said.

• The village’s application for a safe drinking-water grant has been approved, providing $500,000 principal forgiveness for projects to upgrade the water system, said Dave Rasmussen, senior planner with MSA Professional Services. The state Legislature has not accepted the federal funding for the safe drinking water grant program, he said, but is expected to do so in January. Rasmussen said last May that the total cost for five water system projects is about $1 million. In addition to the $500,000 principal forgiveness, another $370,000 qualifies for a borrowing interest rate of 1.15 percent.

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City to have feral cat options

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New group to trap, spay/neuter felines

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – It is no secret that this region has a feral cat problem, and some areas have it worse than others as stray cats tend to create more stray cats.

They often get dumped on unsuspecting farmers or in areas where people think they will have good homes.

There is a new group attempting to do something about that problem, and the city of St. Croix Falls is one of those at the forefront of the effort.

Tanya Berg spoke before the St. Croix Falls Common Council at their Aug. 13 meeting, introducing herself and giving a brief outline of their program and goals.

Berg noted that Polk County is known for feral cats, with estimates of at least 14,000 countywide.

“There are approximately 400 to 500 in St. Croix Falls alone,” Berg said to the council, adding that the Arnell Memorial Humane Society receives hundreds of stray cats each year. The kill rate is about 66 percent.”

Berg outlined the rescue program through the Cat Town Rescue organization, where the new group is trying to reduce

the problem in both Polk and St. Croix counties, by trapping, spaying or neutering feral or wild cats, and then releasing them back to their caregivers or where they were found.

“We try to trap, neuter and return cats to the community,” Berg said, adding that they will also give certain shots and then to make sure the cat isn’t trapped again, they “tip” the left ear, literally cutting a piece off to mark the cat.

Berg said the program has a history of working elsewhere, and they encourage people to leave strays with tipped ears alone, stating that fixed cats reduce unwanted litters, as the territorial nature of the felines means they avoid areas with another cat.

“The program is working,” she said.

“They do keep the rodents down, but we’ve just got too many!”

The city is an early part of the effort, and Berg said the program is meant to be citizen led, where the group is informed of feral cats, which they will attempt to trap.

She said there are four local veterinarians assisting with the program, and they are funded, in part, courtesy of the PetSmart charities.

“Well, there are lots of them in my neighborhood,” Mayor Brian Blesi said.

The program’s contact number is 715501-8488.

In other city business: • The council approved several legal wording changes, but wants the other party to review those changes to a driveway access permit for Franklin Street. It is part of the ongoing dispute around access to private property through the cityowned, but leased, land at the Wild River Marina.

The issue has been languishing for months and it was noted in the changes that the dispute continues to cost the city time and money, both in administrative and legal fees, which they will attempt to recover with the latest changes.

• A recent refinancing of tax incremental financing bonds and general obligation bonds has apparently meant an early end to a precious agreement involving eight local businesses involving minimum tax payments, and may cost the city over $100,000 over the next two years in lost tax payments, offsetting many of the gains from the lower interest rates.

“The taxes will now reflect the value of the building and property,” stated city Administrator Joel Peck. “It’s an unanticipated consequence.”

Peck said the final monetary impact is unclear, but the council decided to have him address the issue with the refinancing firm that set up the deal.

“It was already on the bubble [for being

worth it],” stated Blesi. “This is their business, they should know this!”

The council approved the resolution, releasing the TIF district real estate tax agreements that are affected, with the hope that they can work out a deal with the financing firm that set up the deal to recoup some of the losses.

• The council approved the temporary closure of Washington Street downtown, allowing the St. Croix Falls High School to hold their homecoming parade, as in the past.

The parade will run at 2:20 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, from the Overlook Deck to State Street.

• The council approved a request for a $3,500 contribution toward the upcoming Autumnfest events, but there was discussion on making the event self-supporting in the future, in spite of the money being already part of the city budget.

• The council approved a partnership agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to construct the headworks building as part of the new wastewater treatment facility, with possible adjustments to address warranty concerns.

On that note, they also approved a design contract with MSA Engineering for the WWTP in the amount of $133,442 to assist with the project.

tlements, the purchase of new books and the need for a new bus.

Martin also thinks they need to prepare for a replacement or upgraded heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system at the high school/middle school building, noting that the systems are approximately 30 years old and are not very efficient. He also said the high school parking lot will need resurfacing.

He suggested that the positive numbers might mean the district can delay any possible maintenance bonding proposals for the near future.

“I don’t think we’ll need to do it,” he said. “But we should look ahead at possibly doing it in the next two years.”

In other board action • Martin will seek estimates on creating a “looped system” of redundancy between the main campus buildings for networks, so if one line is severed, it doesn’t shut every building off.

“Since I’ve been here we’ve talked about the looped system, between the high school/middle school, elementary school and bus garage. I think it’s time to find what it would cost,” he said.

The system does not include the Dresser Elementary School.

• The board approved having Martin and staff investigate banking options, after

they were informed that Bank Mutual is changing their fee structure and will no longer allow free transactions, as long as they maintained a certain fund balance.

The proposal would allow them the same fee structure, but if they use it, they would have a reduced interest rate on their fund balance, going from 0.25 of 1 percent down to 0.16 of 1 percent, which Martin said could end up costing the district quite a bit of lost interest, since they may have several million dollars at one time in an account.

“It’s not a big percentage, but it does add up,” he said.

Other banks have been open to taking on the district account, and the board will allow them to look into other options, before they close the current account, if they end up doing so.

•The board approved Shawn Gudmunsen as the new National Honor Society advisor.

• The athletic track is nearly completed and only needs to have six layers of latex applied in the coming weeks to be completed. Martin said there were a few issues he addressed with the contractor, and they did the repairs he requested, at no cost to the district. The final bill will be about $160,000, and it should be done by the time school starts.

However, the new surface is very vulner-

able to wheels of all kinds, from strollers to skateboards to bikes, and will be posted as such.

“We need to get the word out, no wheels on the track!” high school Principal Pete Nusbaum said.

• There was much praise for business and marketing teacher Tracie Crowley, who pursued a Department of Public Instruction grant for financial literacy programming for high school students.

The grant was approved from the state DPI, with a letter from the state superintendent, congratulating them for the innovative program.

The grant will be used in the coming year and totals $9,186, with a new emphasis on implementing financial literacy.

“Great news, and congratulations to Tracie,” board President Brent McCurdy said.

• The board approved a lease-to-own agreement with Cassie DeLuca to purchase some of the school’s gymnastics equipment, for a private venture she has started, as part of a community education program. The agreement releases the district from any issues or liability for the equipment and also allows them to buy it back under a set price, if the venture falters.

Nelson. Nelson had offered to sell the land to the village in February, but the village did not have funds available for the purchase. The Dahlbergs stepped in, bought the property from Nelson and gave it to the village. The land is now mowed down to the lakeshore and is public property.

The airport is also getting a spruce-up.

The grass runway, which has been closed, is now mowed and the gopher mounds leveled. After further work, the grass runway may be opened. In addition, the terminal building will be painted by volunteers and leaky windows may be replaced, again by volunteers. The Grantsburg airport does have a new flag, replacing a tattered one, and a new toilet seat.

Tasha Olson reported that the pool has been operating successfully all summer, and plans are being made for next year’s improvements. John Addison reported that activity at the golf course has picked up, and the course looks profitable for the year.

And Roger Panek said that the new fire station may be completed in 2013.

With that, the village board is looking at ways to make other improvements. One item on the list is the old group of buildings along the river behind the post office.

The village is looking for a way to raze the D & J Manufacturing property, which is empty, storm damaged and the possible home this summer of a bear sow and her cub. There are issues of ownership, back taxes and assessments, and contamination, but the council approved looking at all options to clear the land. Johnson said, “it’s an eyesore and a hazard.”

Also on the tear down list is the Babos property, the vacant building and overgrown lot on Pine Street next to the eye clinic. In this case, the village is talking to the owner who may raze the building himself.

There is concern that some residents may be violating the village ordinance on yard sales, conducting sales weekly and selling

more than household items. Locations near Hwy. 70 and on Nelson Street were mentioned as possible trouble spots. The village limits a household to six yard sales a year for a total of 18 days and says that the sales must be limited to that household’s items. Olson said that yard sales are not for turning around purchased merchandise.

The council will start to correct the possible problem by notifying the residents.

There is also a concern about cars parking on both sides of the narrow residential streets and blocking traffic. Mosley reported that one problem area the 200 block of West Jackson Ave., a 24-foot wide street that often has multiple vehicles parked on the property of and in front of one residence. The council will post signs on that block prohibiting parking on the north side of the street.

Bit by bit, the council is cleaning up the village and its image.

SCF School audits have good news

Early numbers seem to favor school district

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – While the final numbers are still being tallied, St. Croix Falls School District Administrator Glenn Martin said the early indication is that the stars may have aligned for the district financially this year.

“The audit is completed, but the numbers are not in yet,” Martin said. “But so far it looks good.”

He said there are a number of items that worked in favor of the district in the last year, including a large open enrollment, which he said will likely amount to between $150,000 and $200,000 in additional reimbursements. He said they also are at the receiving end of about $200,000 in federal funding. “But that is in its last year,” he said.

Other factors in their favor include a high number of retirees, combined with job consolidation.

“Add to that a warm winter for lower fuel costs, as well as bond refinancing, and it looks good for us,” he added.

However, factors offsetting some of the gains include pending teacher-contract set-

Grantsburg looks at old buildings, garage sales, airport

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Village Board meeting Monday, Aug. 13, included reports on project successes in the village and council plans to continue cleaning up the village and its image. Council members Roger Panek, Glenn Rolloff, Val Johnson, Dean Josephson, Tasha Olson and Earl Mosley were present along with Police Chief Jeff Schinzing and county board member Brent Blomberg.

One item of success is the expansion of the park land at Memory Lake. The north shore of the lake along Oak Street is now part of the park, thanks to a donation of the land by Mark and Maude Dahlberg. The large expanse of lawn had looked like part of the park but actually belonged to Kevin

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Last week’s question

This is the time of year when you may still find an attached tick, or experience the result of having had a tick bite earlier this summer. If you feel as though you are coming down with the summer flu, if you are tired and achy and have a loss of energy, you may very well be experiencing the early stages of Lyme disease. This would be the time to be seen by your doctor. Catching Lyme in the earliest stage can prevent long-term problems later on.

Lyme disease is a controversial tickborne illness about four times more common than AIDS in the U.S. Unlike AIDS, however, the controversy surrounding Lyme disease has left patients with persistent symptoms and without optimal treatment.

We are in a highly endemic area here in Northwest Wisconsin. Without accurate reporting taking place, the numbers that are truly present will then be unknown! If case studies are not undertaken, if the numbers are not there, then how does one ever hope to have research accomplished?

Commercial laboratory testing for this disease is not always accurate, the criteria for making a clinical diagnosis can be misleading.

Wisconsin state health officials have relaxed the reporting requirements for Lyme disease in order to ease the burden on backlogged health departments. The sheer numbers of these infections, and the co-infections that often are found as well, are what has brought this about. We are truly victims of this decision.

Starting this summer, our health officials are no longer required to report cases unless the patient has the characteristic bull’s-eye rash according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Unfortunately, only 20 to 60 percent will present this rash. The old system required local health departments to investigate and report all patients who tested positive for the disease, with or without the rash. Even then, many cases went unreported.

Thursday evening, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m., our Lyme Support Group will be meeting in Amery at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, just north of Hwy. 46 on CTH F. The speaker for that evening will be the founder of our group, Marina Andrews. Her topic will be, Lyme Disease, a PowerPoint presentation of what you need to know about Lyme to be your own advocate. Her talk will contain valuable information every one should have.

If you have any questions you may call Ann at 715-268-2856, Paula at 715-2682035 or Bonnie, 715-268-9557.

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A nonacademic view

Dr. Jensen is obviously in favor of the Affordable Care Act, however, he is also part of Madison academia, which probably influences his opinion.

The truth is, ACA has 2,700 pages of new rules, regulations, taxes and boards that will dramatically change the way our health care is administered.

The Congressional Budget Office projects that as many as 20 million Americans may no longer have their employer-based health coverage by 2019; others predict it could be as high as 35 million.

The Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates that Medicaid enrollment will increase from 54 million in 2010 to 85 million by 2020 pushing America closer to government-run health care.

Based on an updated CBO score, the

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ACA imposes 18 new taxes or penalties totaling over $1 trillion from 2013 to 2022 that will directly impact families including those earning below $250,000.

Updated CBO estimates show that despite spending over a trillion dollars, ObamaCare will leave 30 million Americans uninsured in 2021.

Even though Medicare faces $37 trillion in unfounded obligations, ObamaCare takes $716 billion out of Medicare to pay for non-Medicare coverage provisions according to the CBO’s latest update. There will be 15 unelected officials in charge of cutting Medicare payments for millions of seniors.

Advocates like Dr. Jensen ignore the vast majority of bad changes when they repeat only the good things like pre-existing conditions being acceptable, kids up to 26 years remaining on their parents’ health insurance and, of course, we can’t forget those priceless birth control meds with no co-pay.

The bad far outweighs the good in this bill. We need to repeal it before it costs so much it buries us.

Karen Johnson Webb Lake

Ignoring the tax issue?

Well, it finally came out why Romney has refused to release any past income tax records. How would it look to the American public when they learn that Romney has not paid any income taxes for the past 10 years. According to business week and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, it is hypothesized that, based on what is known about Romney’s income and tax situation, he has exploited the laws so much to his advantage that he has not owed any federal taxes on his millions in income. His wife claims his horse is a medical expense to help her deal with her multiple sclerosis, however, he deducted $70,000 for the horse as a business, not a medical expense.

Romney insists that tax breaks for the wealthy are good for the country and will pay for them by cutting programs for the low- and middle-class members. However, tax breaks do more to help the wealthy and social programs, not tax breaks, do more to aid the low- and middle-class members. Romney claims he has paid lots of taxes in the past 10 years. I am sure he has. He pays a great deal of property taxes on all of his mansions, sales taxes and licenses on his fleet of cars and boats, as well as sales taxes on his other luxury purchases. But then he really has no control of those taxes or rates, which are set by local and state governments.

Romney promises to create 12 million jobs. Wonderful! All he needs to do is to go to the Walton family and remind them of the millions they have received in tax breaks since Bush was elected and ask them to open more Wal-Mart stores. Service industry and other low-wage jobs are quite easy to create. The hard part is living on the income they provide. If Romney does as he has promised, to do away with child-care credits, mortgage interest, employer provided health care, education, medical expenses, and state and local taxes as credits to federal taxes, there will be nothing left to help the low and middle class with their living expenses.

So, middle class, are you going to ignore the tax issues and vote for Romney simply because of his present position on God, guns and gays?

Darrel Mathieu Luck

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Letters to the editor •

Knockout punch

I don’t know if anyone else has noticed, but the meth heads are going down in Polk County.

What I mean by going down is, they’re getting arrested. People that are selling the illegal drug methamphetamine or trafficking it to support their habit are being

busted right and left by our Polk County Sheriff’s Department. The sheriff ain’t messing around and you meth heads better get out of Dodge!

I noticed they took down (arrested) a couple of longtime suppliers that were bringing methamphetamine from the Cities. Then the PCSD raided a house in my friend’s neighborhood, just last month.

I also have been noticing a lot of meth-re-

lated arrests on the PCSD weekly booking report. I feel our sheriff is really using his resources in battling meth here in Polk County. He’s got the funds, a few new investigators, awesome patrol sergeants and highly motivated deputies. All the right commutations coming together for the knockout punch.

I realize that we can never stop the illegal drug altogether, but we can make it harder

for these meth heads to spread their disease to our young people. As a concerned citizen, I’m glad to see it. We the people can do our part by reporting it.

Thanks PCSD. Jessee Mattocks Balsam Lake

From “very excited” to predicting “disaster”

What Wisconsin says about Paul Ryan

by Shawn Johnson Wisconsin Public Radio JANESVILLE – News that Paul Ryan was chosen as Mitt Romney’s running mate had people in his hometown of Janesville abuzz Saturday morning, Aug. 11. But the strong feelings Ryan provokes elsewhere for and against his policies were also evident.

On her way into the Janesville post office, Corrine Smith had a smile on her face.

She and her husband are both big Ryan supporters, and they were thrilled when they heard the news.

“Actually, I heard about it early this morning, and I did not tell my husband; he was in the office working,” she says. “And I heard him this morning Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., speaks when he heard and let out a ‘Whoo!’ So, very excited Saturday, Aug. 11, in Norfolk, Va., after being named Mitt Romney’s about the pick.”

Smith says that’s partly vice presidential running mate. because Ryan’s a “local Photo by Win McNamee / Getty Imboy.” Her family has even ages run into Ryan and his family at Chuck E. Cheese’s. But Smith says it’s Ryan’s platform that she really likes. She says she believes in charity, but not from the government.

“That should be the position of people, humanity as a race, that we help one another, but not necessarily the position of government,” she says, “that you take what I’ve worked really hard to earn and give it to somebody else.”

Al Banner of Janesville says he has supported Ryan ever since he was first elected 14 years ago. He says he likes that Ryan’s eager to take on difficult issues.

“He talks like I talk. He feels like I feel,” Banner says. “At least that’s what he brings to us.”

For some of Romney’s sharpest critics, like Sue McKillips, the Ryan pick is troubling.

“I think it shows Mitt Romney’s true colors,” she says.

For McKillips, Ryan’s budget proposals are designed to benefit people like him, but not like her.

“If you don’t depend on your Social Security check or any other government programs, you’re going to be fine if you’re one of the wealthiest in this country,” she says. “But if you’re just one of the working stiffs like the rest of us, then beware, because I see it as a total disaster.”

Wisconsin being a swing state, there are also undecided voters like Dawn Thorn, who says Romney’s choice of Ryan does not seal the deal for her.

“He’s an impressive guy. He’s done a lot,” she says. “But I’m leery because I’m not very confident anymore in any of the candidates.”

Thorn has been unemployed for a few years now and says these are scary economic times. She says she needs to hear more from all the candidates.

“I have to hear what they have to say, I don’t want to hear a lot of talking bad about the other person. Let’s hear what you have to offer me,” she says.

Thorn says she knows it’s a lot to ask for honesty and openness in politics, but she’d like as much as she can get.

Ryan adds stark choice on health care to GOP ticket

by Julie Rovner Wisconsin Public Radio WASHINGTON, D.C. - One thing Republican Mitt Romney’s choice of Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate will certainly do is elevate issues like Medicare and Medicaid to the top of the election agenda.

As the nation gets closer to Election Day, Ryan’s addition to the GOP ticket will present the public with a dramatic choice about the role the government should play in health care.

One thing the Wisconsin congressman never does is apologize for thinking big.

“We also think we have a moral obligation to try and fix this country’s big problems before they get out of our control,” Ryan said in February on ABC’s “This Week.”

Ryan is referring, among other things, to the budget plan he wrote and helped muscle through the House — twice. His plan would cut taxes, create private accounts for Social Security and, perhaps most notably, make major changes to the Medicare and Medicaid health programs.

The Medicare changes in particular are dramatic. Starting a decade from now, seniors would get a set amount of money rather than automatic coverage. They could use that to choose from a range of health plans.

“Doing it this way harnesses the power of choice and competition,” Ryan said at a news conference last December. “Our goal here is to have the senior citizen, the beneficiary, be the nucleus of this program.”

The amount of money the senior gets, however, wouldn’t necessarily go up as fast as medical costs. Ryan and those who support his idea say that choice and competition would maintain the benefits. Others, including President Obama, aren’t so sure.

“It says instead of guaranteed health care, you will get a

Songs celebrating the quirkiness of rural and small-town life to be featured

when he wasn’t jumping in SHELL LAKE — From puddles. In high school, he rural Ontario, My Sweet Pasang in rock and blues bands, tootie is an acoustic-roots then picked up the guitar group that brings twining after listening to artists like vocal harmonies, monstrous Bruce Cockburn and Chet fingerstyle guitar, sizzling Atkins and gained an interest fiddle, percussion and abunin roots and jazz. Young’s dant charisma together in one tremendous dexterity and agperfect package. gressive approach to fingerComplete with tall tales style guitar has been and corny jokes, it’s a moddescribed as “virtuosic” by ern-day music hall show that BBC critic James Harrox, and Driftwood Magazine de“jaw dropping” by the Folk scribes as “two-parts exemplary musicianship, one-part and Acoustic Exchange. vaudeville comedy.” Sandra High on the Niagara EsSwannell has been playing carpment, surrounded by the violin her whole life. sheep and dairy farmers, My When she was 4 years old Sweet Patootie creates songs she’d attend kindergarten in that celebrate the quirkiness the morning and practice viof rural and small-town life. olin all afternoon. Her diverse They will bring their travelmusical background ranges ing road show to The Potter’s My Sweet Patootie – Photo submitted from recording with Shed in Shell Lake on Friday, Canada’s legendary Stompin’ Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. This is a Tom Connors to writing a series of musical sketches for free concert. Information can be found at thePotters string orchestra. Terry Young was one of those little kids Shed.com or by calling 715-468-4122. — submitted who liked to sing every day walking home from school

voucher,” Obama said in a speech last spring in which he blasted Ryan’s budget plan. “If that voucher isn’t worth enough to buy the insurance that’s available in the open marketplace, well tough luck, you’re on your own.”

On Medicaid, Ryan’s proposal would give states far more flexibility to decide how and who to cover, but also less money to do it with. In an appearance on “PBS News Hour,” Ryan said that what they’re trying to do is couple Medicaid reforms with reforms in other programs such as food stamps, housing assistance, education and job training.

“We are trying to couple these things by sending them back to the states in block grants so the states can combine these dollars and reform the tattered social safety net,” he said.

Analysts, however, say the cuts would be so large, about a one-third reduction over 10 years, states would have no choice other than to cut benefits or drop people from the rolls.

Obama has said that this could put some elderly and poor people at risk.

At least one thing that’s clear about Ryan’s vision for health care compared to Obama’s is that they’re different. No one will mistake one for the other, says Aaron Carroll, a pediatrician and professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine who blogs on health economics. He says this campaign should give voters a clear choice.

“I think what Ryan puts forward is a vision of much less government involvement in things like Medicare and Medicaid, especially from the federal level,” Carroll says.

What’s less clear, however, Carroll says, is whether the nation really is ready to have what Ryan likes to refer to as an “adult conversation” about how to control entitlement spending.

“We probably can, but not in politics,” he says. “Because in politics, of course, people want to win, and you win by scaring people into thinking [about] what the other side will do.”

In 2010, Republicans tried to scare seniors about Obama’s health law and Medicare. This time around, it will be the Democrats who will try to turn the tables.

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Gazebo financing, pedestrian safety discussed

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer MILLTOWN — Unity School’s secondannual homecoming parade will be held in Milltown this year, in keeping with a decision to rotate it among the three communities in the school district. Last year, the parade was in Balsam Lake, and next year it is set to be held in Centuria.

Unity High School Principal Jason Cress and football coach Dave Anderson met with the Milltown Village Board at its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, Aug. 13, to discuss parade plans.

The parade will be Friday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m., with the homecoming game against Frederic at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Friday is an early release from school day, and the entire student body, Pre-K through grade 12, will be bused to Milltown. The 1,100-plus students will be arranged by grade level on one side of the street to watch the parade. Parents, community members and anyone else interested will watch from the other.

The marching band will perform and class floats, student organization floats and floats carrying local royalty will be included in the parade. Any community groups wanting to have an entry in the parade are welcome and can contact village President LuAnn White to be registered.

On Wednesday of homecoming week, a group will be coming to Milltown to decorate for homecoming, which will include painting the windows of any business interested and willing, said Anderson.

The board discussed several safety concerns with Cress and Anderson, and were assured that no high school students would be driving floats. Buses will drop students off along the parade route where they will be stationed, and then pick them up afterward. The village president, senior advisors and homecoming committee will determine a route for the parade.

Pedestrian safety The board discussed ongoing problems with vehicles not stopping for pedestrians in the crosswalks.

ing for an agreement similar to that between the club and the village when the concession stand was constructed, said Trustee Linda Martinson. This means that the village will loan the club about $12,000 to cover the remaining costs.

In discussing options, Voss said that the community club should be able to repay the loan in three years, with an annual payment of $4,000. The board voted to approve this plan, with the condition that a maintenance agreement be developed.

Bruce and Kelly St. Croix-Bush recently moved their business, Wizard Custom Studio/St. Croix Airbrush, from Centuria to Milltown. Wanting to own their own building, the couple purchased the former Motorola building near the community center, most recently used as a flooring store. They do restoration work on old cars and bikes, and a wide variety of airbrushing.

— Photo by Mary Stirrat

“You have to start ticketing,” said Trustee Erling Voss. “That’s all.”

White agreed, indicating she will look into municipal citations. “That could be our only recourse,” she said.

Several years ago the village purchased and put up signs indicating that vehicles must stop for pedestrians, but the signs have not only been ineffective — they have been destroyed.

“We had those signs,” said White, “but they can only be run over so many times.”

“They got destroyed,” said public works director Rick Fisher, “and it’s a lot of money.”

The problem is of major concern on Hwy. 35, noted Trustee Bob Jones, where cars are going at a greater rate of speed and it’s even more difficult to cross.

The village has contacted the state several times to request a flashing light and more signage, said White, but the request has been refused. “We’ve been denied every time,” she said.

Further discussion on a solution will be held at the September meeting.

Gazebo The community club’s new gazebo for Bering Park in Milltown has been ordered and should arrive in four to six weeks, the Milltown Village Board was told at the Monday evening meeting.

On the agenda for the meeting was financing for the gazebo, with the community club asking that the village provide a loan for part of the cost. The village board, with all members in attendance, voted to provide the loan on the condition it be repaid in three years. The board is also requesting that an agreement for maintaining the gazebo be developed between the community club and the village.

Cost of the gazebo kit, ordered from an Amish company, is $12,660. The cement pad for the structure will be about $4,000.

There will also be costs associated with permits and inspections, as well as getting electrical service to the gazebo.

The community club has already made a down payment of $6,333, and was hop-

Other business • Pete Peterson spoke to the board about a nearby resident in Pixie Acres who has what appears to Peterson to be a car repair business at his home, in violation of village ordinance. As many as 10 cars are sometimes parked at the place, and often left on the road for days at a time, said Peterson. Voss said the police department is looking into it.

• The board approved a Silver Award project of the Unity Girl Scouts, to paint messages by the storm drains encouraging people to help protect the water.

• The board approved a $300 contribution to the 10th-annual Kids Night Out Block Party, for kids ages 0-14. The party will be held Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the community center from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

• Bids from Monarch Paving were accepted for work on Elizabeth and Elenora streets. Both came in under budget. The bid for Elizabeth Street was $23,567 and the bid for Elenora was $12,383.

• A request from the public works department to rebuild three hydrants this fall was approved. Each rebuild will be between $1,500 and $1,800, compared with $2,400 plus installation to buy new.

Some of the hydrants date back to 1926, said Fisher.

• Library director Deanna Wheeler reported that the summer has been a busy time at the library. Programs have been well-attended, and circulation in July increased 19 percent over July 2011. Individual computer sessions, not including laptops, iPad or WiFi use, showed a 9-percent increase over June, and a 45-percent increase over July 2012.

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by Jackie Thorwick Special to the Leader CENTURIA - Some women are handy with tools, but that may be the exception, rather than the rule.

If there’s a guy around who grew up running tools, chances are when the tool gets used, he’ll be the one running it. That wasn’t the case this Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Habitat build in Centuria, where an all-women build day was held. On that day, men were asked to step aside and let the women do the work of building a home, which they did, running saws, drills, and hammers with energy and style and lots of laughter.

“I didn’t know much about building a house,” said volunteer Gail Kovacs. “But I learned a lot today. We got so much done, and it looked great!” The group of 10 women sided almost the entire home in the day.

Marilyn Kooiker was another volunteer at the build. Her daughter, Jessica Janes, has been selected as the partner family for a home to be built in Grantsburg starting this fall. “It was great to work with the

An all-women build day was held at the Habitat build in Centuria on Saturday, Aug. 11. – Photos by Jackie Thorwick

other women, they were so enthused and cooperative. We were a good team and there was lots of laughter.”

Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring the home, providing over $56,000 toward expenses. Matt Bobick, Thrivent representative based in Luck, supported the group by bringing a

Denise Van Vleet, future Habitat homeowner, cut out notches in the siding being put on her home. Van Vleet has already personally logged 225 hours of sweat equity working on her home.

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Energy Fair returns, slimmed down

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by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS — The Polk County Energy Fair makes a return visit this Saturday at the Polk County Fairgrounds in St. Croix Falls, and while the event has continued to blossom as the awareness of energy continues to grow, it is now a single day, instead of all weekend-long.

“We decided to make it a one-day event, with Saturday always being the big day in the past,” stated event organizer Jeff Peterson, “But we’re also adding lots of new things.”

Included in the new lineup is music, with both the Rex Cactus trio, [3-6 p.m.] and the Cattail String Band, [11 a.m. - 2 p.m.] who are fresh from a notable appearance at the Polk County Fair in recent weeks.

But the event continues to be known for its sustainable energy focus, with numerous workshops, vendors, skills demonstrations and kid’s activities, with Peterson excited about several new additions and skill-building demonstrations, noting that they are not only trying to bring the cutting edge to light, but are trying to go back in time, on occasion.

“We’re trying to keep some of those old skills alive, as well,” he said.

And those old-school skills are starting to be realized for their worth, from spin-

ning wool into yarn to growing mushrooms, stained glass making, edible herbs and medicines, beekeeping, organic fruit production, canning, window quilts, and much more, all of which will have people on hand to accompany their displays.

“It’s a noncommercial venue,” Peterson added. “No sales will happen. There’s no pressure.”

He also mentioned that while there are plenty of cool, high-tech systems on display, from wind and solar energy to geothermal systems, the event has also been known for its homegrown approach to energy savings, which continues to grow.

He noted demonstrations on all of the mentioned activities, with the addition of workshops on alternative energy vehicles, small wind systems, low budget energy improvements and sustainable food systems from the Northwest regional Food Network.

“We’ll also have lots of healthy food on hand, as well as the traditional ‘fair-type’ food! We’ve got some of each,” he said.

Another marker of the events’ growing impact is that the Midwest Renewable Energy Association of Custer - the so-called “parent event” of the Polk Fair will even have a display and booth at the Saturday event.

“We modeled ourselves after them, so I think it’s kind of an honor that they would

Solar energy systems continue to be one of the most affordable and reliable energy systems for private residences, with several examples to be displayed at the Polk County Energy Fair, set for this Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Polk County Fairgrounds in St. Croix Falls. - Photo submitted

come to our event,” he said.

Alternate energy vehicles have taken off in the last few years, and the fair promises to have the latest, cutting edge examples on hand for review, from the all-electric Nissan Leaf to the hybrid Chevrolet Volt and others. There will also be discussions and workshops on how realistic it is to have alternate energy vehicles, as Jukka Kukkonen, from PlugInConnect will talk directly about the here and now, and the future of the breed, even driving to the event in an all-electric Nissan.

“He’ll make it here and give real-world advice,” Peterson joked.

This year’s energy fair is dedicated to co-founder Darryl Kittleson, who passed away in recent months, but was a solid supporter of the event, as well as the need to make energy solutions part of the public debate, that it’s not as simple as just drilling for more oil.

“Without him it wouldn’t have ever happened,” Peterson said with a nod.

The Polk County Energy Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Polk County Fairgrounds in St. Croix Falls. There is an admission fee and food will be served, with approximately three dozen vendors on-site, ongoing demonstrations and displays across the grounds, as well as kids’ activities.

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Medicaid patients can make it too big a revenue source to ignore. But what doctors get paid for Medicaid patients is lower than Medicare. Patients do get turned away. Peterson says this doesn’t have to happen. ”Having some payment source is better than none. You know, accepting Medicaid versus paying a collection agency, sending out letters and ultimately writing it off as bad debt costs a lot more money than the poor reimbursement rates they claim for Medicaid. So they can help themselves by doing a better job up front of identifying payment and coverage for families.“ Wisconsin is still considering whether or not to expand Medicaid coverage as part of health-care reform.

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If you live in Wisconsin and you’re on Medicaid, you’re more likely to find a doctor who will treat you than in many other states. A report in the journal Health Affairs shows 93 percent of Wisconsin physicians accept Medicaid payment from new patients. Nationally, that figure averages only 69 percent. Sen. Ron Johnson says this study underscores concerns he has about what he calls ObamaCare, “It’s not going to work well. If you want a very succinct description of what’s wrong with the health care law, it will increase demand for services while it decreases the supply of doctors.”

In Wisconsin, one in five residents is on Medicaid. Public interest attorney Bobby Peterson from the health advocacy group ABC for Health says the sheer number of

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Gem & mineral show

From polished gem globes to fossils to a suitcase full of agates, the annual gem and mineral show in Frederic offered a variety for rock hounds and others during its two-day show, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 4 and 5, at the Frederic High School. It was the Indianhead Gem and Mineral Club’s 45th show. Tailgating sellers of agate and rough rock (photo at left) were among the vendors to offer their work for sale and display their collections.

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National Night Out

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Brooke, of Siren, at the balloon pop, one of several games for kids on Tuesday’s National Night Out. BELOW: A Salvation Army kettle big enough to bounce in!

Five-year-old Emma and 3-year-old Lucy, of Siren, with a couple of fish won at Burnett County’s National Night Out held on Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Photos by Sherill Summer

Tuesday night, Aug. 7, was National Night Out, an event to promote police and community partnership and to prevent crime. The event nationally is in its 29th year.

Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland was at Siren’s Crooked Lake Park for the Burnett County version of the event.

McGruff the Crime Dog made an appearance at the National Night Out event held in Siren. To the left of the crime dog is St. Croix Tribal Chief Frank Taylor, and on the right is Doris Birch.

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Chef Jorge Sanchez brings creative cuisine to Nuthouse Deli

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer SIREN –Growing up, Jorge Sanchez remembers fondly being in the the kitchen watching his mother and grandmother create meals for the family.

“My mother and grandmother were great cooks,” recalled Sanchez. “I always helped with the shopping at the local market.”

Sanchez, who grew up in France and Spain, explained how shopping at European markets is done more often than in the United States. “We would go to the market several times a week and whatever foods were available at the market that day determined what dinner would be.”

At the age of 15, Sanchez’s interest in cooking took a turn that would prepare him for a career as a chef when he entered a French cooking school for two years to learn the art of cooking fine cuisine.

After working in the family business in France, an invitation by family friends brought Sanchez and his mother to the United States in 1986 where he has continued to hone his craft, working as a chef for over 30 years in restaurants in California and Las Vegas, Nev., and most recently in Superior before coming to Siren and his new gig serving dinners at the Nuthouse Deli.

Sanchez’s list of the ingredients as to what makes a good chef includes having a good palate and the willingness to take risks and experiment. But what Sanchez says really makes a great chef is a respect for your profession.

Sanchez said some Americans think of a restaurant job as just that, a job, something you might do while in college, but only temporary. But for Sanchez, owning and cooking in a restaurant is a career, a profession.

Guests arriving early for one of Chef Jorge Sanchez’s Friday evening dinners watched as he cut fresh tuna, overnighted from Hawaii, for the tuna sashimi with cucumber salad appetizer. “One of the things we love about Jorge is his approachability. The customers love to watch him because he’s relaxed and having fun,” commented Nuthouse owner Jean Koelz. “He is highly skilled and very experienced, so he makes it look effortless. Photos by Priscilla Bauer

“If you love it and respect the work you do in a restaurant as a profession, everything comes together,” smiled Sanchez.

And what Sanchez loves is to create simple food that tastes good with the freshest of ingredients.

Guests arriving early for one of Chef Sanchez’s Friday evening dinners might find him cutting fresh tuna, overnighted from Hawaii, for the tuna sashimi with cucumber salad appetizer.

Other fresh seafood, meat and vegetarian appetizers and entrees on the dinner menu all keep with Sanchez’s belief in serving dishes with fresh, natural ingredients, like the cold cucumber soup with curried chicken or the linguini a la Greque tossed with fresh tomato, oregano and feta cheese.

Every Friday night, diners can expect to find tempting menu choices presenting them with a difficult decision - which new dish to try.

Nuthouse owners Peter and Jean Koelz said the decision to invite Sanchez to prepare dinners at the deli was an easy one.

“Our customers have been asking us to branch out into dinners and cooking classes,” owner Peter Koelz said, “but between our regular hours and five farmers markets a week, we were already stretched pretty thin. Having Chef Jorge and his wife, Barb, working with us enables us to develop new opportunities with the same level of value and quality that people have come to expect.”

“That’s really important,” said Peter’s wife Jean, going on to comment on how well the pairing of the two couples has worked since offering the Friday dinners.

“We couldn’t do this with just anybody.

The four of us have the same work ethic, the same commitment to excellence, and the same passion for serving people.

As soon as we met them, we just connected. What can I say? They just get it.”

So while Sanchez sees a love of his craft as the main component in his success, for

the Koelzes, having Sanchez in the Nuthouse kitchen has obviously been just the added ingredient they were looking for to complete their own dining-experience recipe for their customers.

“One of the things we love about Jorge is his approachability, the customers love to watch him because he’s relaxed and having fun,” commented Jean. “He is highly skilled and very experienced, so he makes it look effortless. He doesn’t get caught up in fads and has no need to be pretentious.

His cooking speaks for itself.”

Though the two couples have only been working together for a few weeks and really haven’t had time to advertise, the Friday night dinners, served from 5:30 to 9 p.m., have been booked solid with some reservations even being made several weeks out.

Dinner guests are offered a choice of appetizers, entrees, side dishes and desserts.

Sanchez’s Sunday brunches featuring creative breakfast dishes have also been well-attended, and monthly cooking classes scheduled through the end of the year are already filling up, too.

Classes will be kept small and informal using everyday ingredients. Participants will savor watching Sanchez’s technique as well as having a meal.

Classes scheduled are September, walleye; October, soups; November, breads, taught by Peter Koelz; and December, sauces.

“We’re already talking about adding more dinners and more classes,” added the Koelzes, “but we’ll need to juggle them in between holiday parties that are being scheduled.”

Watching Sanchez taking such care to put the finishing touches on a plate of panseared Tazman salmon with basil and sundried tomato risotto, one can see the love for what he does, garnishing this and every dish he prepares.

Watching Chef Sanchez taking such care to put the finishing touches on a serving of the cold cucumber soup with curried chicken, the love for what he does could been seen, garnishing this and every dish he prepares.

Every Friday night, diners like Bill and Pam Yorkson of Webster, find tempting menu choices

by Chef Jorge Sanchez, presenting them with a difficult decision - which new dish to try.

Star of the show - and the main character of Mr. Korb’s book - “Blinky - The One-Eyed Tree Frog.”

Kids were captivated by Randy “The Frog Guy” Korb and his amphibian companions. Larsen Family Library invited them to Crooked Lake Park on Saturday, Aug.11. Korb and company taught children about the amphibians of Wisconsin. – Photos submitted

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Hit a hole-in-one, win a car

Danbury man wins car during fundraiser at Frederic Golf Course

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer FREDERIC – The Frederic Golf Course has been hosting the Northwest Passage Foundation’s annual golf tournament fundraiser for the past 11 years now, and this year’s event on Friday, Aug. 10, was another huge success, with up to 136 golfers playing 18 holes for a good cause.

From the beginning, Larsen Auto has been helping out to sponsor the tournament, and has done many other fundraisers like it over the years, but this fundraiser was different. This year, someone went home with a 2013 Chevy Malibu valued at around $25,000 according Larsen Auto General Manager Phil Nehring.

“This was the first car that we’ve ever given away, that someone has won on a hole-in-one,” said Nehring.

Several years ago, Nehring said Larsen Auto gave away a Yamaha UTV to a woman who hit a hole-in-one during a different tournament fundraising event,

Jeff Raschke (center) of Danbury got the keys to a 2013 Chevy Malibu from Larsen Auto Center after shooting a hole-in-one at the Frederic Golf Course during the Northwest Passage Foundation golf fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 10. He is accepting the keys from Terry Larsen, owner of Larsen Auto Center. Mark Elliott (far left) is also pictured representing the Northwest Passage Foundation. – Photos submitted

but winning the car turned out to be about as rare as, well ... a hole-in-one.

Jamie Olson (right) of Frederic shot a hole-in-one on the 128-yard hole No. 15 at the Frederic Golf Course, and came home with a set of new Calloway irons. Also pictured is Phil Nehring, general manager at Larsen Auto.

In order to win the car, a person had to hit a hole-in-one on hole No. 18, a 179yard par 3, and the winning shot and car went to Jeff Raschke of Danbury. But Raschke wasn’t the only big winner during the tournament. Jamie Olson of Frederic was golfing the 128-yard hole No. 15 when he hit a second hole-in-one of the tournament. While the prize for hole 15 wasn’t a brand-new car, Olson did walk away with a new set of Calloway irons.

“It’s awesome, two people in one tournament, what are the odds of that?”

Nehring said.

Frederic Golf Course manager Joan Spencer said it was exciting to be able to host a tournament where two golfers shot holes-in-one on the same day.

“That’s only our second one on hole 18, since we went to an 18-hole course,” Spencer said.

And while that is relatively rare in its own right, she remarked that it wasn’t the only hole-in-one this week in Frederic.

Just three days earlier, Dennis Kruger shot a hole-in-one during the weekly men’s league on hole No. 9, which was a 147yard shot. So not only were there three holes-in-one in just four days, all of them came on a different hole.

Spencer says they look forward to hosting next year’s 12th-annual Northwest Passage Foundation golf fundraiser and Larsen Auto is happy to help the local organization.

“It’s a local organization and we’ve done the hole-in-one for several years, and we just think it’s a good organization to help out the youth,” said Nehring.

Extra Points

••• OSCEOLA – The Osceola Braves baseball team defeated Spooner 1-0 on Friday, Aug. 10, in a dramatic game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth with two outs. They defeated La Crescent Sunday, Aug. 12, by the same 1-0 score to advance to the Wisconsin Baseball Association state finals tournament. The Braves play at 10 a.m. versus the Menomonie Eagles in Osseo this coming Saturday, Aug. 18, in the quarterfinals. Every Braves game played during the state finals this weekend in Osseo will be broadcast on 104.9 FM For the full bracket go to wisconsinbaseball.org. – submitted ••• LEADER LAND – On Thursday, Aug. 16, the Green Bay Packers preseason game versus the Cleveland Browns can be heard on WXCX 105.7 FM beginning at 7 p.m. The Friday, Aug. 17, Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings game can be heard on WLMX 104.9 FM starting at 7 p.m.

••• 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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by Terry Lehnertz St. Croix Valley Raceway CENTURIA – In 1971, after watching the No. 1 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the No. 2 ranked Oklahoma Sooners in a college football game, sports writer Dave Kindred wrote, “They can quit playing now,they have played the perfect game.” Fans in attendance at St. Croix Valley Raceway’s Thunder in the Valley special on Friday might think the same thing after witnessing two traditional sprint car heavyweights duel for The Valley’s double checkers. Did Rob Caho Jr. and Johnny Parsons III run the perfect race? The weather was certainly perfect for it, with moderate temperatures and low humidity leading to ideal racing conditions through the evening.

For the second consecutive week, broad smiles were the order of the night for fans at The Valley. In the fourth of six features run on the evening, the Sterling Bank UMSS traditional sprints brought their 10car field to Rick Kobs’ green flag. The first of the feature’s 20 laps was led by pole starter Denny Stordahl, followed by Caho, Parsons, outside pole starter Jack Clark and Kevin Bradwell. On lap two, Caho took over at the front, and a lap later, Parsons worked around Stordahl into second.

From there, the duel was on. Caho settled into his comfort zone, running high off the cushion at full throttle. Parsons, essentially even with Caho, finessed a low-middle groove, smoothing his way through the turns. After Caho led for two laps, Parson led for two laps, before yielding again to Caho. For the entire 20-lap distance, that was the routine – Caho would lead, then Parsons, usually changing multiple times per lap. Through traffic, through the race’s lone caution, nothing would disturb the lead duo in their epic battle for the win. Further back, Bradwell worked his way past Clark and Stordahl to crack the top three. For his efforts, he got the best seat in the house to possibly the best race of the season. All eyes tracked the highlow contest between Caho and Parsons.

At the midway point, it was Caho’s turn to lead and he looked as though he might make it three wins in a row, but with just four to go, Parsons found just enough extra speed to will his No. 12 sprinter back to the point. At the final checkers, Parsons held one of the largest leads of the race, which was still less than the length of his car. The win marked the sixth of the summer for Parsons, a series high, while Caho finished an eyelash later in second in front of Bradwell, Stordahl and Clark.

In the headlining UMSS winged sprint feature, Leigh Thomas and Sye Anderson paced the field with fourth-starting Jason Tostenson quickly bolting to the front.

Thomas hung in second, followed by Anderson, Jerry Richert Jr. and Scott Broty.

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The win for Johnny Parsons III, No. 12, marked his sixth win of the summer at the St. Croix Valley Raceway on Friday, Aug. 10. – Photos by Vince Peterson

Dylan Roberts took the checkered flag in the future fours feature.

advantage to a few hundred feet. Unfortunately for Tostenson, he would only make it halfway to the end. As Anna Kouba started drifting her car toward the turn-one track exit, Tostenson simultaneously attempted to lap her on the outside, resulting in disaster. The faster-traveling Tostenson clipped Kouba’s right rear, sending him flying above the concrete retaining wall.

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fered multiple fractures and his momentum carried him several hundred feet into the pit area while Kouba coasted to a stop just beyond the track exit. While both drivers were all right, neither car would be able to continue, meaning the secondrunning Richert would inherit the lead.

After the restart, Richert would cruise the last 10 laps without a serious challenge to pick up his first UMSS win of the summer, padding his championship points lead.

P O R T S Scott Broty, Anderson, Jennifer Eriksen and James Broty rounded out the top five.

In WISSOTA Midwest modified competition, 16 cars checked in for a shot at the extra $200-to-win posted by Mastell Brothers Trailer Service, making for a $450 winner’s prize. Kevin Marlett and Tyler English brought the thundering herd to green, and Marlett showed the fast way in the early going. Points leader Josh Bazey took over for lap number three, but he was just as quickly overtaken by Ryan Viltz. The Chetek hot shoe, a frequent visitor to the St. Croix Valley bullring, expertly guided his No. 3 Shaw by Buzzy modified to the top spot and never looked back. Behind Viltz, a trio of SCVR feature winners, Bazey, Justin Oestreich and Jason VandeKamp, would battle for position with Mike Truscott and Ryan Johnson. On this night, Viltz had his hot rod set up just right for the quarter-mile in gaining his first win at The Valley in a number of years. Behind Viltz, Bazey, Oestreich, VandeKamp and Truscott completed the top five.

The pure stocks started off feature racing on Friday, and with eight-time winner Jason Havel redrawing the front row, little was in doubt for this one. Pole starter Mason McEvers hung tough in second for the majority of the way until a late-race spin cost him several positions. Behind Havel and McEvers, Brandon Davis, Ben Kaphing, Tony DuBois and Kyle Finnegan were all jockeying for position. At the final checkers, it was Havel claiming his ninth straight in front of Davis, DuBois, Jake Silbernagel and Jon Wigchers.

After the pure stocks, the UMSS micro sprints hit the quarter mile for their feature. A total of seven cars checked in for the ever-growing class, but unfortunately Greg Gunderson’s micro experienced difficulties during hot laps and he was unable to compete. That left what was still an all-time high of six cars going after the unique St. Croix Valley Raceway red-andwhite checkered flag. Newcomers bracketed the field, with Colin Hastings starting on the pole and Colton Brown starting sixth of six. Although it was his first time at the track, Brown proved to be a quick study. After winning the heat race from the sixth spot, he went from sixth to first again in the feature – in the space of one lap. Tony Duran gave chase early before Ty Sampair took up the task of chasing Brown for the middle laps. For the last third of the race, it was Allison Berger who tried, again in vain, to reel in Brown.

At the double checkers it was Brown scoring the impressive debut clean-sweep win over Berger, Sampair, Duran, Bryan Patrick and Hastings.

From the “it’s about time” department, the future four feature, presented by North Branch Bull’s-eye Shooting Range, was a duel of teammates. Damon Roberts,

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Shockers go undefeated in latest tourney

The Polk-Burnett Shockers 12U youth baseball team won the Hallie Youth Baseball tournament Aug. 5. They came in first out of 16 teams with a 6-0 record. – Photo submitted

Colton Brown with the checkered flag in the UMSS micro sprints feature.

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New sheriff in Pirate town Grantsburg High School football fans are in a downright tizzy in anticipation of the 2012 gridiron season under first-year head football coach Adam Hale. Word on the street indicates that the Pirate offense will be emTHE SPORTS ploying a daring, wide-open and swashbuckling style of play, the likes of which has seldom, if ever, been seen in Leader Land. Will the newlook Pirates rack up 400 yards per game in total offense and average 30 points per game? We soon shall see!

John Ryan

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The eve of destruction It seems like only yesterday, but it was actually the late 1990s, when Grantsburg’s Jim “Grizz” Johnson was a star on the defensive unit for GHS football coach Keith Lehne’s Pirates, destroying overmatched opponents with his quick-

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ness and power. Last weekend Johnson displayed that old power in a different form, finishing fifth in a high-profile, highly competitive demolition derby down in Le Sueur, Minn. Johnson and his pit crew are hopeful his good luck will continue this coming weekend at the Grantsburg fair demolition derby.

Not a draft dodger 2012 Grantsburg High School all-conference infielder Joe Engelhart saw his season extended even further when he was drafted by the Cumberland Islanders town ball team after the local favorite G’burg Honkers fell from playoff contention. Unfortunately, Engelhart and his Islanders went 1-1 in their playoff bid at Rib Lake last weekend.

Old-timers will remember Joe’s pa, Greg Engelhart, who was a Frederic multisport icon back in the 1970s.

Local bird hunters exuding optimism Totally unofficial brood surveys conducted by local hunters and bird-watchers indicate an exceptionally high rate of survival for Leader Land’s grouse, pheasant and wild turkey fledglings. There was some concern that heavy spring rains at an inopportune time could hinder brood success but that appears not to be the case. Turkey poult

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numbers seem to dwarf last year’s and spotters are reporting fully fledged broods of nine to 12 young grouse. Could we be on the threshold of a bird-hunting bonanza this autumn?

Miller Park honorees have Frederic connection The Milwaukee Brewers annually honor the WIAA state baseball champions in an on-field ceremony at Miller Park. Last Tuesday, Aug. 7, it was the Prescott Cardinals turn under the spotlight as 17 players and four coaches strode onto the field to be recognized by an appreciative throng that numbered 41,000 on that particular evening. Prescott’s head coach is none other than 1983 Frederic graduate Jeff Ryan, who played under legendary FHS skipper Steve Jensen.

Incidentally, Ryan is part of a group of UW-Eau Claire baseball alumni and boosters who are working hard to restore the sport to UWEC. After high school, Ryan had a successful college career at UWEC. Where are the ‘shrooms?

Area mushroom hunters have been disappointed in a dismal harvest so far this summer. Chanterelles were sparse and, as if to add insult to injury, usu-

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Wolf gathering Information garnered from the Internet indicates that over 10,000 would-be wolf hunters have applied for the 2000 or so permits which will be available to Wisconsin sportsmen this coming fall. The gray wolf, aka timber wolf, season is scheduled to run from Oct. 15 to Feb. 21, 2013.

Swami returns It’s official! Leader Land’s prediction king will be back on these pages next week, prognosticating a full slate of area football games. He expects to match or exceed his 85-percent success rate compiled during the 2011 football season, although he admits that the eight-man season will be uncharted waters and could cause some problems.

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Horseshoe league crowns champs, runner-up

Runner-up finishers in the Close Doesn’t Count Horseshoe League included Toni Sloper, Stan Fox and Barb Austad. It concluded the team play for Wednesday evenings. Beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 15, members of the league will begin a second season of individual handicapped play. The Close Doesn’t Count Club also started a new league on Monday mornings.

They extend gratitude to the Centuria Parks for what they called “excellent maintenance of our courts.”

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FALUN CHURCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Standings (tournament champs*) Team Overall Siren Assembly 9-1 Calvary Covenant* 8-2 Webster Baptist 6-4 Falun Churches 6-4 Faith Lutheran 5-5 Frederic Free 5-5 Trade Lake Baptist 4-6 New Hope Lutheran 4-6 W.Sweden/Zion Lutheran 3-7 Siren Covenant/Bethany 3-7 Trade River Free 2-8 Scores Thursday, August 9 W.Sweden/Zion Lutheran 22, Siren Covenant/Bethany 11 New Hope Lutheran 17, Trade River Free 7 Siren Assembly 25, W. Sweden/Zion 0 Friday, August 10 Faith Lutheran 11, Frederic Free 9 Calvalry Covenant 7, New Hope Lutheran 6 Falun Churches 9, Trade Lake Baptist 8 Saturday, August 10 Frederic Free 19, W.Sweden/Zion Lutheran 14 New Hope Lutheran 8, Trade Lake Baptist 6 Falun Churches 6, Frederic Free 5 Siren Assembly 11, New Hope Lutheran 6 Faith Lutheran 12, Siren Assembly 9 Calvalry Covenant 19, Falun Churches 12 Siren Assembly 9, Falun Churches 2 Calvalry Covenant 13, Faith Lutheran 1 Siren Assembly 22, Faith Lutheran 0 Calvary Covenant 16, Siren Assembly 7

SIREN MEN’S SLOW-PITCH LEAGUE

Standings Team Bon Ton Edina Realty Chell Well Pour House St. Croix Sundown True Quality Auto Body Wayne’s Lake Lena

Overall 12-2 11-3 10-4 10-4 6-7 4-10 4-11 3-11 3-11

Scores Wednesday, August 8 Pour House 17, Wayne’s 8 Edina Realty 17, Chell Well 16 Bon Ton 25, True Quality Auto Body 3 St. Croix 17, Lake Lena 14

SIREN WOMEN’S SLOW-PITCH LEAGUE

Standings Team Overall Beehive 12-1 Coyland Creek 10-3 Smith Family Eye Care 9-3 Kris’ Pheasant Inn 6-7 Top Spot Tavern 5-4 Trap Rock 3-1 Big Butz BBQ 3-10 Maurer Construction 2-10 Best Western 2-11 Scores Monday, August 13 Big Butz BBQ 21, Maurer Construction 3 Kris’ Pheasant Inn 29, Best Western 9 Best Western 13, Big Butz BBQ 12 Beehive 22, Top Spot Tavern 6 Coyland Creek 18, Smith Family Eye Care 14 Smith Family Eye Care 23, Kris’ Pheasant Inn 17

SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE

McKenzie Lanes Thursday Night Mixed (08/09/12) Standings: Don’s Boys 70, Boyd’s Outdoor Sports 63, Denny’s Downtown Lanes 53.5, MMOO 50.5, Try Hards 47.5, McKenzie Lanes 47.5, Cutting Edge Pro 39, B S’ ers 37. Men’s games: Gene Braund 279, Roger Tollander 268, Mark Turner 267. Men’s series: Ed Bitler 702, Chris Olson 693, Gene Ackland 652. Women’s games: Toni Sloper 224, Kelly Oryan 202 & 181. Women’s series: Toni Sloper 560, Kelly Oryan 546, Kathy McKenzie 499.

The Close Doesn’t Count League champions were announced recently. The champions included Gloria Smith, Jimmy Harder and Cindy Castellano. It took a series of four games to decide league champion, against the eventual runner-up. It was a true championship, because after 12 games each team had six wins. The tie was broken with a fifth round of 40 shoe games.

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Racing continued

the winner of three SCVR features already, started on the pole to the inside of the other half of Team Rollover, Dylan Roberts. At the drop of the green, it was the Roberts show out front, with Damon leading Dylan, followed by a jumbled mix of Chris Rick, Kyle Dahlheimer, two-time feature winner Oliver Swanson, Nicki DuBois and Hope Tucker. With three laps to go, Dylan finally saw the opening he needed and darted to the point relegating Damon to runner-up. It would stay that way to the end, with Dylan Roberts nabbing his first win of the season over Damon Roberts, Dahlheimer, DuBois and Swanson.

Sprint cars, both micro and traditional, will have the night off on Friday, Aug. 17, with the addition of several additional activities taking their place. Clay “Wildman” Gallagher will complete a pair of stunts, including a car jump through a camper. There will also be mechanics races, powder puff races, and the return of the ever-popular trailer races as part of The Valley’s Back-to-School Crash-tastic Smash-o-rama, along with the regular classes of future fours, pure stocks and WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds. The following week is the Ron Fleischer memorial/Thunder in the Valley No. 5 on Aug. 24. And anticipation continues to build for The Bullring Blast, the first-ever appearance of late models at the facility on Aug. 31. Additional details for these or any other future events at St. Croix Valley

Raceway can be found on the track’s Facebook page or Web site, scvraceway.com.

Race summary: WISSOTA Midwest modifieds feature: Ryan Viltz, Josh Bazey, Justin Oestreich, Jason VandeKamp, Mike Truscott, Kevin Marlett, Ryan Johnson, Mitch Weiss, Corey Fogelson, Tyler English, Doug Toepper, Elizabeth Toepper, Tony Schill, Mike Halvorsen, Jason Bonngard and Vince Corbin. UMSS traditional sprints feature: Johnny Parsons III, Rob Caho Jr., Kevin Bradwell, Denny Stordahl, Jack Clark, Lucas Milz, Jeff Pellersels, Mike Huesmann, Adam Taubert and Tom Porter. UMSS winged sprints feature: Jerry Richert Jr., Scott Broty, Sye Anderson, Jennifer Eriksen, James Broty, Leigh Thomas, Chad Patterson, Jason Tostenson and Anna Kouba. UMSS micro sprints feature: Colton Brown, Allison Berger, Ty Sampair, Tony Duran, Bryan Patrick and Colin Hastings. Pure stocks feature: Jason Havel, Brandon Davis, Tony DuBois, Jake Silbernagel, Jon Wigchers, Brian Erickson, Mason McEvers, Kyle Finnegan, Ben Kaphing, John Armstrong, Mike Olson and Kyle Dahlheimer. Future fours feature: Dylan Roberts, Damon Roberts, Kyle Dahlheimer, Nicki DuBois, Oliver Swanson, Chris Rick and Hope Tucker.

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

Whitetails of Wisconsin picnic hosts large crowd

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer COOMER – A long line of people waited in anticipation at Clam River Whitetails deer farm near Coomer on Saturday, Aug. 11, for a chance to see some of the biggest whitetails in the world, during the Whitetails of Wisconsin summer picnic. Some waited up to 40 minutes for a tour of the farm, but afterward, could only shake their heads in amazement at the sight of a deer they won’t likely ever see in the wild.

“That was unbelievable,” said Wade Lamphere, who made the trek from Durand and brought his brother-in-law along out of curiosity, and to see some really huge bucks.

According to farm manager Greg Listle, more than 500 people attended the picnic including a rough estimate of 200 other deer farmers across the state. There were also people from 10 different states, as well as over 400 who stuck around for the free grilled chicken dinner and corn on the cob.

“We had a really good time and I think everybody truly enjoyed it. We had all good feedback from the public, so it was a worthwhile event for us,” Listle said.

Farm owner and former major league pitcher and Webster graduate Jarrod Washburn and wife Kerrie hosted the event for the first time in the farm’s his-

Just one of several breeder bucks hidden in the shade at Clam River Whitetails near Coomer.

Clam River Whitetails deer farm near Coomer hosted over 500 people during the Whitetails of Wisconsin picnic on Saturday, Aug. 11. – Photos by Marty Seeger

tory. The event is held annually at a different location of the state each year. It is a chance for the state’s deer farmers to showcase their herd and perhaps generate more business opportunities, but to also give the general public a chance to see and learn what deer farming is all about. It was also a chance to help dispel some of the myths surrounding chronic wasting disease, which some feel originated from deer farms or came to Wisconsin because of deer farms. However, there has never been a link showing that CWD has spread from these farms and into the wild herd.

The most recent deer found in the Shell Lake area was said to have genetics matching those of the wild deer herd from the north, and not those in surrounding deer farms, or deer in southwest Wisconsin where the outbreak began near Mount Horeb.

Few people in attendance discussed CWD, but rather, were more interested in looking at the roughly 300 deer at the farm, and the ones with huge antlers.

“The general public, just going by 2year-olds there, put most of them in awe,” said Listle.

While Listle said it wasn’t likely they’ll be hosting another WOW picnic it’s possible they could host another open house in

the future. Since so many people showed up for the picnic, Listle said they weren’t quite set up to handle so many groups of people, and the tours went faster than what they’d hoped. However, many from the local community asked if they could come back at a later date to take another tour.

“Absolutely,” Listle said.

To schedule a tour, contact Listle at 715216-2037, or to learn more about the deer farming industry, visit whitetailsofwisconsin.com.

These bucks pictured above and below are just 2-1/2 years old and already have antlers that won’t likely be seen anywhere in the wild.

A huge buck takes a cool drink of water on a hot summer day.

Coyour grabs first in sporting clays competition

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LE SUEUR, Minn. – From July 16-22 the Caribou Gun Club in Le Sueur, Minn., was home to the U.S. Open Sporting Clays Championship, with some of the premier sporting clay shooters of the world in attendance. Siren’s Mitch Coyour, owner of the Coyland Creek sporting clay and game preserve near Siren, also competed along with Siren’s Keith Kaiser.

Both shooters had strong performances at the event. Coyour took first place among 127 shooters in Class AA competition. There are seven different classes according to shooting levels with the masters class being the most elite, followed by AA, A, B, C, D and E. Overall, there were close to 700 other shooters who were placed into a specific class of shooting based on a points system.

Those points are earned only by shooting at registered events throughout the year, and placing at or near the top is a must.

Registered events are held throughout the country including Coyland Creek, where they host the Kruger Classic.

Although getting into the master class of shooting is extremely difficult, Coyour was among elite company hitting 170 of the 200 clay targets over the course of three days of shooting, while using his Browning Cynergy .12-gauge shotgun.

That score was better than 200 of the other

competitors in the master class, which included 267 shooters overall. The top shooter overall was Brad Kidd with a 187.

In Class A, Kaiser placed third overall, completing a round of solid competition to represent Northwest Wisconsin well.

Coyour recently competed at the state competition in early August and will shoot at regional in September, but didn’t finish as strong at the most recent state event as he did in the U.S. Open according to wife Kelsey Coyour. Kelsey says they hope to host the state competition at Coyland Creek in the next few years if they meet the criteria to do so. The event would need to host between 300 and 600 shooters, and meet other criteria such as location to main cities or towns and accommodations it might be able to provide.

“We have to meet a criteria to get it, but in the future as we grow, we can get it,”

Kelsey said.

Coyland Creek will find out if they will be able to host a state event in mid-September, but the event wouldn’t be until 2015.

Meanwhile, the Coyours continue to be busy hosting various other events such as weddings, shotgun leagues and just about any other event including the sporting clays experience that Mitch experienced at the U.S. Open. They currently have two 50-target courses, and there are seven stations on each course along with two throwers that mimic what you might find in a real hunting situation. Using the standard clay target, or “midi” and “mini” targets, the throwers can make it feel as though you’re aiming at a quail, pheasant, duck or even a rabbit running straight across the ground. Visit coylandcreek.com for more information.

Great Northern Outdoors Bass Fishing League Standings Week 13 Co-sponsored by BLC Well Drilling in Milltown

Mitch Coyour of Siren took first place at one of the premier shooting competitions in the nation recently. – Photo submitted

Standings 1. Main Dish, 92 lbs., 13 oz.

2. Long/Nelson, 90 lbs., 6 oz.

3. 46 Store, 88 lbs., 13 oz.

4. Luck Sport Marine, 83 lbs., 2 oz.

5. Bon Ton, 82 lbs., 13 oz.

6. Milltown Dock, 77 lbs., 8 oz.

7. Laqua/Allee, 66 lbs., 10 oz.

8. Northern Bar, 66 lbs., 8 oz.

9. Air World, 63 lbs., 0 oz.

10. Brad/Cody, 56 lbs., 5 oz.

11. Jim Duncan, 55 lbs., 10 oz.

12. Subway, 53 lbs., 12 oz.

13. Dairy Queen, 53 lbs., 6 oz.

14. Hack’s Pub, 46 lbs., 10 oz.

15. GNO, 46 lbs., 7 oz.

16. Ones/Roberts, 43 lbs., 0 oz.

17. Dockmasters, 42 lbs., 13 oz.

18. Mosseys, 38 lbs., 11 oz.

19. Cory/Jamie, 33 lbs., 5 oz.

Big bass/Big bag weekly winner: Big Bass: Main Dish, 3 lbs., 10 oz.

Big Bag: 46 Store, 9 lbs., 0 oz.

County’s administration committee tackles proposed 2013 budgets

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by Priscilla Bauer, Leader staff writer SIREN – As football season begins so, too, does the long and arduous task of building the county budget.

County department heads have been working on their budgets for months and presented their prosposals to the Burnett County Administration Committee, who began tackling the budgets during their Monday, Aug. 13, meeting.

“This is just a first step in the process,” commented Chair Don Taylor as budget proposals were passed to members, who then attempted to make some forward progress as the sheets of numbers piled up in front of them.

The board reviewed proposed budgets from the administration/human resources, county clerk, county treasurer, register of deeds and information technology departments.

“There’s a lot going on and a lot to be accomplished,” said county Administrator Candace Fitzgerald, addressing the committee on the budget building process.

“We only have so many people and so much time, and this is going to be a busy year for us. Politics aside, I’ll let you take care of that, I’m just going to take care of administration.”

Fitzgerald then offered the committee members a chance to have input in building the board’s budget by handing each member a work sheet to assist them in creating their 2013 budget.

Fitzgerald told the committee the county would need to contract out for creating a pay plan for general employees.

“There has been some devastation after Act 10,” commented Fitzgerald.

Act 10, also known as the Wisconsin Budget Repair Bill, was proposed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker, and passed by the Wisconsin Legislature to address the projected $3.6 billion budget deficit. The legislation impacted collective bargaining,

“This is just a first step in the process,” commented Burnett County Administration Committee Chair Don Taylor as proposed budgets were passed out to be reviewed by committee members at the Monday, Aug. 13, meeting. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

compensation, retirement, health insurance and sick leave of public sector employees.

The bill was passed into law and became effective as of June 29, 2011.

“Has the state given any leadership?” committee member Miller asked Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald’s response to Miller’s question was no but that counties are working with each other, and the consultants hired by some have been looking at private sector pay/benefit packages and making comparisons.

“What if we take a look at three of our largest employers to see what their systems are. We might be able to adopt one,” suggested Miller.

“We are operating in good faith with our employees,” noted committee member Jerry Pardun.

“If you don’t have a structured system, it will just stay in a chaotic state,” added Miller.

Register of deeds Jeanine Chell proposed replacing the county’s 15-year-old deed recording system at a cost of $121,500 spread over five years.

“This is a big deal,” remarked committee

member Gary Lundberg.

Fitzgerald told members this was not the only department operating under an old system, which no longer functions well anymore.

In other the committee business

Several tax deed parcels were reviewed by the committee. County clerk Wanda Hinrichs told the committee she and several of her staff had gone out to look at two of the properties, one of which could be cleaned up and sold, but not at the current assessed value. Hinrichs reported the other property was so filled with garbage she believed it couldn’t be cleaned up.

“I’ve cleaned up a lot of houses, but I wouldn’t touch this one, not even with rubber gloves,” said Hinrichs, her face showing the disgust at what she’d witnessed at the residence.

Hinrichs said the property itself was beautiful, but the expense to clean up the home would be high.

Several committee members felt if the property was reclaimed, and they sold it, the cleanup expenses could be recouped through property taxes.

Hinrichs said she would check into the costs of cleaning up the property and report back to the committee.

The village of Grantsburg has expressed interest in another property set to go to the county as of Saturday, Aug. 18. The village has paid $17,000 plus legal fees for the demolition of the old warehouse located on the Plemel property and would like to talk with the committee as to obtaining the lot.

“I think we should talk with the village,” said the committee chairperson, Don Taylor. “According to the statutes, the county can give the village first choice to buy it back.”

When Hinrichs reported the back taxes were $5,000, committee member Lundberg suggested the village could pick up that amount.

“That’s a negotiable point,” replied committee Vice Chair Ed Peterson. “We’ll try to work on them, and if we can’t, then we’ll sell it.”

Encroachments on county land are continuing problem

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer SIREN – “There’s been a series of encroachments on county land,” county forest and parks Administrator Jake Nichols told the Natural Resources Committee at their Thursday, Aug. 9, meeting.

Nichols reported he has been working with the owners of an encroachment at Lake 26. Nichols said this is not a new dwelling and has been owned by the same family for a long time.

“The family would eventually like to replace the existing cabin, and instead of purchasing a rectangle around the plot, would like to get a variance so they could build closer to the property line,” Nichols told the committee.

Nichols explained in cases such as these the county usually sells just enough county land for a legal setback, but that the committee didn’t have the authority to grant a variance. “The owners would have to apply for a variance through the land use committee.”

While Nichols and the several committee members didn’t see a problem with the idea of a variance, the county’s zoning administrator, Jim Flannigan, didn’t share their view.

Flannigan explained variances are granted depending on hardship. “There has to be a reasonable burden. I don’t think not wanting to cut trees constitutes a hardship. Variances tend not to be granted.”

Committee Chair Ed Peterson asked the owners if it would help to have another 30 days to talk with other family members as to future plans for the property.

Nichols reported on another property, labeled as the West Myrick Lake encroachment. Rather than moving a fence from county-owned lands, the owner is proposing trading the area around the fence for lakeshore property.

“This is a unique situation,” remarked Peterson of the proposal. “It would be easier to have her move the fence but a trade would be the cleanest way to do it.”

“It’s interesting someone would give up lakeshore, so they don’t have to move a fence,” added Nichols. “She’d have to hire a surveyor, get a map made and go through the withdrawal process. I think the

Kornmann presented potential campground/RV park sites to the natural resources committee at their Thursday, Aug. 9, meeting. - Photo

by Priscilla Bauer

state would support it.”

In another property matter, Nichols presented a proposal to the county to purchase a 200-acre parcel of land in the Town of Webb Lake.

Burnett County owns all the property around the parcel being offered with the exception of an 80-acre piece on the south side.

The property is unique in that the Dogtown Creek trout stream and its headwaters run through it. The creek is one of the few trout streams located in northern Burnett County.

“The property is pretty special because of the Dogtown Springs and the Class I trout stream and its headwaters,” said Nichols.

“There is potential for funding to purchase the property through the KnowlesNelson Stewardship grant for 50 percent of this project and possibly federal grants because of the property’s close proximity to the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers which are part of the National Scenic Riverway,” Nichols explained. “There is also mature timber which would be potential revenue.”

Nichols asked the committee members if they wanted him to move ahead and have the land appraised at a cost of approximately $2,500.

“If the county decides not to purchase the land, then we’re out the $2,500, but the money for the appraisal would come from state-aided funds and not the general fund.”

“The property is quite unique,” said Pe-

terson. “I see value in it for the people of Burnett County. I’m looking at preserving this land for the future and not just for potential revenue.”

Nichols said while he hasn’t received an asking price from the owners, they have sent a letter stating they don’t want to see the land developed. “I think the owners want to preserve their father’s legacy, and in order to do so, they have said they would consider accepting less than the property’s value.

The committee gave Nichols the goahead to have an assessment done and talk with the owners to get their asking price for the property.

In other committee business

Nichols reported county timber sales were slowing but will be picking up in the fall.

Forestry and recreation officer Bybee reported it’s been busy time on the water.

Bybee said the boat was also displayed at the Burnett County Airport Fly-In and the Citizens Night Out at Crooked Lake Park.

Bybee also reported ATV ridership is up.

“There are lots of people out there on the trails.”

Bybee said Burnett County got all the money asked for in the recent DNR audit.

Burnett County Extension Educator Mike Kornmann gave the committee a report on possible campground/RV park sites for the county.

“Why is the committee having this discussion. It’s about economic development.

It’s about bringing outside money into our community for added value,” Kornmann explained.

After giving the board a brief history of the county’s economic development, Kornmann posed these questions to the committee. “What is going to be developed for the future? Where, as a committee, do you want me to go with this?”

Kornmann presented potential campground/RV park sites, one on Burnett County land south of Siren and the other at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park.

“Obviously the Fort site is best, but where does the Fort board stand with this?” asked committee member Gene Olson.

“The Fort board is not necessarily thrilled with this proposal,” replied Kornmann.

I see a campground/ RV park as part of the Fort’s plan not separate from it. It is county land, and the county should have a vision for its land, too.

“If we can think of this campground project as beyond just a campground, can campground visitors add revenue for the historical society and bring business to local businesses?”

Peterson noted he thinks there has been some confusion that a campground would also include an ATV park.

“The campground and the ATV park are two separate projects,” clarified Kornmann.

Unity board checks out summer projects

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by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — It’s already mid-August, and school is just around the corner. At Unity, summer work projects are wrapping up, and the school board on Tuesday night, Aug. 14, was given a tour to see some of the things that have been accomplished.

District Administrator Brandon Robinson led the tour, taking board members from the bus garage to various classrooms to the greenhouse and track and to the elementary office. Paint has been applied and floors cleaned throughout the building, bringing a fresher and more appealing look to the school.

The agenda was light for the regular monthly school board meeting that followed the tour, when the 2012-13 elementary student handbook was approved and the bread bid was awarded to Earth Grains/Sara Lee.

Welcome back

Several events are on the schedule to prepare students, parents and teachers for the start of school.

Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 4, but families have a chance to get a jump start, according to Robinson, by attending an open house Thursday, Aug. 30. Elementary students will have the opportunity to find lockers and classrooms, meet teachers and sit in on 15-minute informational sessions that will be held throughout the evening.

the iPad 1:1 initiative. Sessions will be held at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., and students and their parents are required to attend one or the other, unless they have already completed this requirement.

The Unity homecoming parade is Friday, Sept. 21, in Milltown, with the community homecoming picnic and game Saturday, Sept. 22.

Other business

Unity principals (L to R) are Elizabeth Jorgensen in the middle school, Zach Fugate in the elementary school, and Jason Cress in the high school.

Middle school students will be able to pick up their open house schedules and other information in the middle school office, and high schoolers will receive their schedules in the mail prior to the open house.

In addition, all students in grades six through 12 are required to attend, with a parent, an information session on

• The board approved the hiring of elementary Principal Zach Fugate, high school physical education teacher Jason Bosak, part-time high school English teacher Kate Peck, first-grade teacher Darcy Thompson, third-grade teacher Kathy Kepulis, fourth-grade teacher Mike Mackey, and bus drivers Henry Auge, Ed Spiess and Melissa Wendt.

• The board accepted resignations from elementary teacher Ashley Ellevold, school nurse Kirsten Wagner, custodians Doug Bengston and Steve Mullin, bus driver Mike Cherrier and educational assistant Donna Mabry.

• Elementary school enrollment projects were included in the administrator’s report, showing 71 students for prekindergarten, 62 students for kindergarten, 72 in first grade, 84 in second grade, 72 in third grade and 85 in fourth grade. Unless these numbers change, there will be four sections of pre-K, kindergarten and fourth grade, and five sections of first, second and third grade.

Landscaping and new paint have spruced up the main entrance to the school.

Unity school board members Dave Moore, right, and Jim Beistle, center, take a look at the new seating in the upper level of the auditorium with district Administrator Brandon Robinson. Seating on the floor level will be retractable with the push of a button, and will be installed during the first week of school.

Within the next two weeks, said school Administrator Brandon Robinson, these televisions in the ITV lab will be replaced with flat-panel screens that are much more energy efficient.

The carpet in the room will also be replaced.

Photos by Mary Stirrat

Members of the Unity School Board listen while Administrator Brandon Robinson, at door, explains some of the work that has been done and is yet to be done on the exterior of the elementary school.

Money from the food service account enabled the school to purchase several new tables in both the elementary and the high school cafeterias. In the elementary school, district Administrator Brandon Robinson demonstrates how some of the tables can be split in two and turned into benches.

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Water runoff created a problem at the bleacher seating by the track, but this summer’s projects included building retaining walls and drainage beds. Irrigation of the fields, said district Administrator Brandon Robinson, is done via a well on the school property rather than through the village water system.

Photos by Mary Stirrat

School board member Jim Beistle looks at one of the new tables in the high school cafeteria. This table and one in the elementary cafeteria sport the Unity logo.

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A new sanctuary retreat

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Grammy-winning Twin Cities singer opens new B&B in Luck

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – His voice has the steady timbre of a honed professional, with a six-octave range that really may be illegal in some cultures.

But baritone Aaron Keith Stewart’s pedigree is both proven and on the rise, earning three Grammy Awards as a singer with the Twin Cities-based Sounds of Blackness, on top of numerous other awards and nominations that would test even the strongest Ikea shelving system, Stewart has decided to branch out into a new effort, and it happens to be right in our backyard.

The multiple-award-winning performer has started a unique lodging option on the shores of Little Butternut Lake, just outside of Luck. Called the Butternut Bed & Breakfast, Stewart has teamed up with noted chef Steve Fiero to create a lodging and culinary experience that might make the guests want to sing.

“I’d thought of doing it for years and decided to make the big leap,” Stewart said with a pearly grin from the kitchen table of the converted four-bedroom lake home on Little Butternut Lane. “And the Aaron Stewart relaxes on the deck of the Butternut Bed & Breakfast overlooking Little Butsunsets are amazing!” ternut Lake. - Photos by Greg Marsten Stewart’s grin is well-earned. The Butternut B&B is nestled among some of the culinary magic, as well. said, noting that he will also be available most extraordinary lake views around, enFiero gets excited when he discusses the for special meals beyond breakfast. gulfed in the warm heartbeat of frogs, menu and food philosophy of the Butter“Generally, we want people to try the birds and crickets, the lily pads off the nut B&B, which he said, “will embody local businesses,” Stewart said. “We’ll dock make every evening seem postcard- healthy, chemical-free, well-balanced nu- steer them to the local attractions, also.” worthy and are likely to create some ex- trition.”

Stewart’s venture will also be a revolvtraordinary portraits.

While that may seem intriguing, Fiero’s ing art studio of sorts, featuring pieces for Describing it as “a magic place,” he first voice rises as he describes a typical Butter- sale from the local Earth Arts group and became interested in the location a decade nut B&B breakfast menu, where guests will also partner with local businesses and ago, when it was just a typical, tiny cabin. can expect items ranging from butternut events to give guests a flavor of the area He assisted the previous owner with a de- squash pancakes to banana/butterscotch beyond the pure shores of Little Butternut sign plans to expand and enhance the yogurt with pecans, unique baked Lake. cabin and make the structure fit the ex- muffins and other delicacies each morn, to “We’ll be open year-round and hope to traordinary harmony of the five private his noteworthy “egg-in-the-nest,” which have activities in the winter, also,” from acres of woods and several hundred feet is made entirely from local produce, and hiking, biking and more in the warm of pristine lakeshore. even includes homemade enchilada months to snowshoes, cross-country skiSanctuary describes the spot well, and sauce. ing and the like in the cold times, the locait ‘s only getting better.

“Locally grown and produced foods tion lends itself to lots of options.

Although Stewart has a limited back- will be our priority,” Fiero said, adding He has already developed walking ground in lodging, he has traveled exten- that the menu will change with the sea- trails through the five-acre expanse, with sively in the music business, and with sons and that he can accommodate special more to come by this fall. He has commisFiero as a partner of sorts in the venture, dietary needs, as well. sioned with Endeavors Greenhouses for the experience promises to offer some “I’m excited to make it special,” Fiero landscaping, is in the planning stages of a large gardens on-site and is still learning about the wide array of local attractions, from Straight Lake State Park to the Ice Age Trail, Gandy Dancer bike and snowmobile trail and more.

“There’s a lot going on around here!”

Stewart said, noting that he calls it “a country retreat on five acres of private woods ... perfect for relaxation, reflection and meditation.”

It lives up to the moniker, and they have already had a few “test guests” in recent months, and with Stewarts’ Sounds of Blackness media and entertainment connections, the guest list includes numerous local media moguls, elected officials and others. He also has committed 5 percent of all proceeds to local charities. “[My background] does give you cer-

The master bath in the Eagle Suite.

tain ties to the community I wouldn’t have otherwise,” Stewart admitted shyly, noting that the musical industry is often tied to all types of artistic endeavors.

“We’ve been doing some test runs!”

Fiero echoed that sentiment, noting that the Butternut fits right into the artists’ lifestyle. “[Aaron’s] an artist, a musical artist, and I think the whole artistic crowd will love it here,” Fiero said. “It’s a real retreat.”

The Butternut will feature three rooms for rent, with the master Eagle Suite as the premier spot, with private bath, hot tub and second-floor patio that rivals local birds of prey for a view of the lake. The other two offerings, the Loon and Black Bear rooms, are on the main level, but equally charming. Amenities include central air, woodstove and free Wi-Fi. All three rooms offer full lodge access, with a relaxing boathouse patio for those evening sunsets over the water, as well as breakfast, afternoon teas and the option of having Fiero cook other meals, as well.

On-site massage therapy is also available.

The Butternut B&B is opening their doors to the public this Saturday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with refreshments, tours and live music from singer and songwriter Matthew J. Griswold. The event is free and open to the public.

“I am so excited about this, I really can’t wait to get it all going!” Stewart said with a smile, again, in that oughta-be-illegal baritone.

The Butternut Bed & Breakfast is located at 1627 Little Butternut Lane, just southwest of Luck off Hwy. 35. Questions, directions and reservations can be made at 651-675-9994, aaronkeithstewart@yahoo.com or on Facebook at Butternut B & B.

Aaron Stewart poses with an ages-old copy of a playbill featuring his late relative’s Texasarea quartet called The Silver Voice Quartette.

He comes by his music naturally.

Aaron Stewart (left) and sous chef Steve Fiero pause for a moment on the dock on Little Butternut with the Butternut B&B behind them.

Polk & Burnett County deaths

Polk County

LaDon W. Peterson Sr., 80, Osceola, died July 22, 2012.

Charles W. Spreiter, 80, Centuria, died July 22, 2012.

Gladys M. Christensen, 93, St. Croix Falls, died July 26, 2012.

Dorothy E. Cornwall, 86, Amery, died July 27, 2012.

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Elsie M. Wood, 92, Amery, died July 28, 2012.

Beverly A. Niemann, 72, Town of Beaver, died July 29, 2012.

Marlowe F. Pedersen, 82, Town of Eureka, died July 29, 2012.

Bertha Ander, 101, Amery, died July 30, 2012.

Tod A. Sarne, 35, Centuria, died July 31, 2012.

Anthony J. Ploszay, 87, Town of Lincoln, died Aug. 1, 2012.

Jonathan M. Hawkins, 33, Town of Laketown, died Aug. 3, 2012.

Lowell J. Nelson, 75, Town of Vance Creek, died Aug. 5,

societies and individuals in Wisconsin are taking the DNR to court. The plaintiffs say the DNR rules don’t follow a state law passed this spring that limits use of dogs during the wolf hunt to tracking or trailing wolves. Plaintiffs attorney Carl Sinderbrand says it’s quite possible the dogs may try to kill or be killed by wolves. Sinderbrand says the DNR should have put in safeguards to keep wolves and dogs apart.

Additionally, Sinderbrand also says the DNR should also require that the wolf-tracking dogs be kept on leads or leashes, and require hunter training that limits wolf-dog interaction.

Several wolf experts in

Wisconsin are supporting people have now applied the lawsuit. A DNR to kill wolves this fall. spokesperson says the agency is disappointed (Aug. 1, 8, 15) with news of the legal acSTATE OF WISCONSIN tion, but declined addiCIRCUIT COURT tional comment until POLK COUNTY seeing specifics of the lawRoyal Credit Union, suit. The DNR says 8,000 a federal credit union,

2012.

Burnett County

Dell R. Ruedy, 71, Town of Oakland, died July 20, 2012.

Hyacinth H. Finney, 84, Town of Scott, died Aug. 2, 2012.

Lawsuit aims to alter wolf hunt

by Chuck Quirmbach Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - A new lawsuit aims to block the use of dogs during wolf hunting this fall, until changes are made in state rules.

The DNR recently approved rules for the state’s first modern-era wolf hunting and trapping season, scheduled to begin in October. But several humane

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Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV397 PUBLICATION SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO ROBIN J. SCHUL F/K/A ROBIN J. CARLSON: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Plaintiff, Royal Credit Union, a federal credit union, has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

WITHIN forty (40) days after August 1, 2012, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Polk County Clerk of Court, Polk County Justice Center, whose address is 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810, and to Plaintiff’s attorneys, Anastasi & Associates, P.A., whose address is 14985 60th Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

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Saturday, August 18, 8 a.m. to noon Adult & kids clothing; books; small appliances; ice-fishing gear; household items; seasonal decorations; and more.

Most items will be by freewill donation.

WEBB LAKE COMMUNITY CLUB RUMMAGE SALE Town Hall Corner of the new 77 & Namekagon Trail

SECOND-ANNUAL GARAGE SALE EXPO

Friday & Saturday, August 24 & 25

Saturday, August 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

American Legion, Balsam Lake

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2 blks. off of Main St. behind post office, next to park.

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Brand-name men’s, women’s, boys clothing; octagon fish aquarium & square aquarium; TV; portable dishwasher; 8-person hot tub; treadmill; 3-in-1 a.c./heater; much misc.

ALL DAY SATURDAY * 1/2-Price Sale * $3 Per Bag of Clothing

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NOTICES

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Freddie Mac Securities REMIC Trust 2005S001 Plaintiff vs.

TIMOTHY C. CICCARELLI, et al.

Defendants Case No. 11 CV 135 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 19, 2011, in the amount of $336,774.05, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: September 6, 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, encumbrances and payment of applicable transfer taxes.

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

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 22, as shown on the Plat of First Addition to Lori’s Lotus Lake Landing, filed in the Register of Deeds Office for Polk County, Wisconsin, in Envelope 30B, as Document No. 554519 and located in part of Government Lot 4, Section 21, and parts of Government Lot 2 and the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 22, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Town of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 847 207th Street, Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO: 042-01315-2200.

Dated this 31st day of July, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th Street, Ste. #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700 Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 567089 WNAXLP

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Individuals interested in being placed on a call list for substitute employees are encouraged to submit a completed district application form as soon as possible. Sub lists will be created for the following positions: • Custodians • Secretaries • Paraprofessionals • Teachers • Food Service • Bus Drivers Individuals interested in applying may obtain a copy of the application form in the District Office or on the district Web site at: 567318 52-1L www.siren.k12.wi.us

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Part-time position available with Burnett County in N.W. Wisconsin. www.burnettcounty.com for further details or 715-349567007 2181. Application deadline Aug. 17, 2012. EOE. 51-52L, 41a,b,c

by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 24, 2012, in the amount of $226,917.72, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 28, 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 4, Block 1, Eagle Ridge, located in the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29 and the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, in the Town of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 744 220th Street, Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 042-01317-0400.

Dated this 3rd day of June, 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. 1951192 566129 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on May 2, 2012, in the amount of $169,907.61, and an Order Amending Judgment of Foreclosure entered on June 26, 2012, 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: Tuesday, August 28, 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 to 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 Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (SE1/4 of NE1/4), Section 24, Township 34 North, Range 15 West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 008-00632-0000.

Street Address: 19 145th Ave., Turtle Lake, WI 54889, Town of Beaver, Polk Co., WI. Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 11th day of July, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson Bar No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 566132 WNAXLP

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NOTICE OF MEETING TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN

Notice Is Hereby Given That The Town Board Meeting Is Scheduled To Be Held On August 21, 2012, At 6:30 p.m., At The Town Hall.

Agenda: 1. Call meeting to order 2. Clerk Report 3. Treasurer Report 4. Corrections on the printed agenda 5. Public Input A. ATV use on roads B. Brad Olson f/Clam Falls re: 120th St. Compensation for work done.

6. Old Business A. 175th St. gravel road repair 7. Employee/Hwy. Report A. Shouldering plan and contractors 8. Correspondence 9. New business A. Road Financing Options B. Tree Trimming/Cutting 10. Review bills/vouchers 11. Set next meeting date 12. Move to adjourn Respectfully Submitted, Andrea Lundquist, Clerk

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(Aug. 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

BALSAM LAKE - The Balsam Lake Police Department is putting out a schedule of Police Athletics League events.

These are outdoor activities, and as such, they could be canceled due to weather.

Thursday, Aug. 16 - Pine Park, 6 to 8 p.m. At 6 p.m., there will be a ride with Officer Steven Clayton for (Aug. 1, 8, 15) (Aug. 1, 8, 15) younger kids around town; at 7 p.m., there will be a longer STATE OF WISCONSIN STATE OF WISCONSIN ride for more experienced youth and adult riders with CIRCUIT COURT CIRCUIT COURT Clayton.

POLK COUNTY POLK COUNTY Monday, Aug. 20 - Balsam Lake Police Department, 6 to Bank of America, N.A., as FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST, 8 p.m. – Bike safety class starting at 6 p.m., with Clayton. successor by merger to BAC Plaintiff, Thursday, Aug. 23 - Pine Park, 6 to 8 p.m. - Disc golf.

Home Loans Servicing, L.P. vs.

They will have some free equipment to use if you and Plaintiff BRADLEY P. PETERSON and your kids don’t have any. vs.

AMY S. PETERSON, “After this, we will see what we get and what CARLEEN K. SCHUMAN, et al dates/times work for interDefendant(s) and CITIFINANCIAL, INC., ested participants,” noted Case No: 11 CV 611 Defendants.

(Aug. 1, 8, 15) Police Chief Tom Thompson.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 12 CV 175 STATE OF WISCONSIN - submitted PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that

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(Aug. 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHOR BANK, FSB, successor to S&C Bank; Plaintiff, vs.

REVOCABLE TRUST OF KEVIN L. MCCUNE AND AMY J. MCCUNE, DATED JUNE 1, 2009, c/o Kevin L. McCune and Amy J. McCune, trustees; Defendants.

Case No. 12-CV-339 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 12, 2012, in the amount of $113,313.70, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: September 11, 2012, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 3822 recorded in Vol. 17 of C.S.M., Pg. 85, as Doc. No. 637998, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 NE 1/4) and the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 NE 1/4), Section Six (6), Township Thirty Five (35) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2380 175th Street, Town of Milltown.

TAX KEY NO.: 040-00149-0000.

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

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CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITES CORP., CSAB MORTGAGE-BACKED TRUST 2006-4, CSAB MORTGAGEBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4 Plaintiff vs.

RICHARD M. LEROUX; TERI NORD; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST STATE MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Defendants

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 11 CV 475 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 3, 2012, in the amount of $222,575.46, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 30, 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.

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

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

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Part of the Northeast OneQuarter (1/4) of the Southeast One-Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-Three (23), in Township Thirty-Three (33), North, Range Eighteen (18) West, in the Town of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4; thence South 400 feet along the section line to the point of beginning; thence West 408 feet parallel to the North 40 line; thence South 216 feet parallel with the East section line; thence East 408 feet parallel with the North 40 line; thence North 216 feet on the East section line to the point of beginning. Excepting therefrom the lands conveyed on Warranty Deed recorded on November 18, 2009, as Document No. 766039.

TAX KEY NO.: 042-00517-0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 839 190th St., Dresser, Wisconsin 54009.

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

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

Ralph W. Pullmann, a/k/a/ Ralph W. Pullman, 13020 East 47th Avenue Circle Denver, Colorado 80239, Adventure Investments Osceola, LLC, 1627 North 34th Street, Suite 1 Superior, Wisconsin 54880, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants.

Case No. 12CV370 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 July 17, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: August 30, 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: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN MILL LOT B (SOMETIMES WRITTEN SIMPLE LOT B), BEING A PART OF THE SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 28-33-16, CITY OF AMERY, MORE PARTICULARILY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF BIRCH STREET, 337 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 6, ORIGINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF AMERY, THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 6, 150 FEET, THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH BIRCH STREET, 75 FEET THENCE NORTH PARALELL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 6, 150 FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH BIRCH STREET 75 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 128 Birch Street East, Amery, Wisconsin) Dated this 30th day of July, 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/#16218 567027 WNAXLP

Frog knowledge

AUGUST 15, 2012 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 25

Star of the show - and the main character of Mr. Korb’s book - “Blinky - The One-Eyed Tree Frog.”

Kids were captivated by Randy “The Frog Guy” Korb and his amphibian companions. Larsen Family Library invited them to Crooked Lake Park on Saturday, Aug.11. Korb and company taught children about the amphibians of Wisconsin. – Photos submitted

And counting ... how many tree frogs can this girl’s arm hold?

RIGHT: Examining a yellow-spotted salamander for signs of thirst.

LEFT: Kids are encouraged to interact with the amphibious critters.

ABOVE: James Lourney and an American bullfrog.

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TOWN OF CLAM FALLS POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN ORDINANCE NUMBER 1-2012 (AMENDED) ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE/UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTE

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NOTICE OF HEARING

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, WI. The Board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view the sites and will reconvene at 11 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, WI. At that time, the applicant will inform the Board of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 11 A.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) KEVIN LINDUS requests a Special Exception to Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to establisha tourist rooming house. Property affected is: 2006 Baker Rd., Lot 8, Oak Park, Section 22/T35N/R16W, Town of Georgetown, Big Blake Lake (class 1).

MICHAEL THIELEN requests a variance to Article 11C, Table 1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build a deck less than 100’ from the ordinary high-water mark. Property affected is: 2591 64th St., Lot 13, CSM #1585, Sec. 25/T36N/R16W, 566975 51-52L 41a,d Town of Bone Lake, Lamont Lake (class 3).

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TOWN OF STERLING MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING The Monthly Town Board Meeting Will Be Held August 20, 2012, At The Cushing Community Center At 7:00 p.m.

Agenda: Clerk minutes, Treasurer report, Update on town leases, Discuss/ decide beaver control, Citizen concerns, Discuss township ATV trails, Approve operator licenses, Decisions on seal coating/crack sealing for 2012, Road maint. report, Set Sept. agenda, Pay bills and Adjournment.

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Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI County Boardroom Tuesday, August 21, 2012 Regular Business Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Open Session

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Call to Order Evidence of Proper Notice Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Time of Reflection - Supvr. Jared Cockroft Consent Agenda * Consideration of noticed agenda for August 21, 2012, meeting; * Consideration/corrections to the published minutes of the June 19, 2012, meeting; * Receipt of Proposed Ordinance to Establish Fees for Unfunded Services Required by the Child Support Program Contract and Set Public Hearing on Same for September 18, 2012, Regular Business Meeting.

7. Public Comments - 3 minutes per person - not to exceed 30 minutes total 8. Chairman’s Report, Wm. Johnson 9. Confirmation of Chairman’s Appointment of Supvr. Craig Moriak to the newly Formed CDBG Consortium as Polk County’s Representative 10. Time for Committee Q&A (if any) 11. Finance Report, Maggie Wickre 12. Administrator’s Report, Dana Frey 13. Receipt of 2011 Polk County Departments Annual Reports 14. Confirmation of Administrator’s Appointments: Debra Peters - to Polk County Housing Authority (5-yr. term, 7/1/12 - 2017) David Muller & Gary Dado - to Renewable Energy (2-yr. term, 7/1/12 – 2014) Harlen Hegdal - to Golden Age Manor Board (2-yr. term, 7/1/12 - 2014) Marlin Baillargeon - to River County Resource Conservation & Dev. (RC & D - 2-yr. term, 7/1/12 - 2014) Midterm Redistricting Committee (term to expire November 15, 2012) 15. Proposed Resolutions and Ordinances A. Resolution No.________ Resolution to Approve Expansion of the Big Blake Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District B. Resolution No.________ Resolution to Adopt Master Fee Schedule for Inclusion in the 2013 Budget Proposal 16. Supervisors Reports 567310 52L 42a,d 17. Adjourn WNAXLP This meeting is open to the public according to Wisconsin State Statute 19.83. Persons with disabilities wishing to attend and/or participate are asked to notify the County Clerk’s office (715-485-9226) at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time so all reasonable accommodations can be made.

TOWN OF EUREKA OPEN BOOK

Aug. 23, 2012, 4-6 p.m.

Eureka Town Hall Assessor Prochnow will be available to discuss the evaluations of your properties and answer any questions you may have about them.

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POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Town Board of the Town of Clam Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION I – PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance is to establish all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle routes in the town and to regulate the operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles within the town.

SECTION II – AUTHORITY The Town Board of the Town of Clam Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, has the specific authority to adopt this all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle route ordinance under Wisconsin Statutes 23.33(8)(b) and (11).

SECTION III – ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The Town Board of the Town of Clam Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, by 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 and utility terrain vehicle routes in the town and to regulate the use of those routes and all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles in the town.

SECTION IV – OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLES Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 23.33(4)(d)4, except as otherwise provided in Wisconsin Statutes 23.33(4), no person may operate an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle on the roadway portion of any road in the town except on roadways that are designated as all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle routes by this ordinance. Operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles on a roadway in the town that is an all-terrain vehicle and utility 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 AND UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTES All properly signed and posted roads in the Town of Clam.

SECTION VI – CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE AND UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTES Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 23.33(8)(d), the following restrictions are placed on the use of the town all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle routes designated by this resolution: A. Routes shall be marked with uniform all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle route signs (supplied with private funding) 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 and utility terrain vehicle routes: 1. Intentionally remove, damage, deface, move or obstruct any uniform all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standard or intentionally interfere with the effective operation of any uniform all-terrain vehicle and utility 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 and utility terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standard of the type established by the department for the warning, instruction of information of the public, unless he or she obtained the uniform all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standard in a lawful manner. Possession of a uniform all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standard creates a rebuttable presumption of illegal possession.

B. Operation shall be subject to all provisions of Wisconsin Statutes 23.33, which is adopted as a part of this ordinance by reference, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 23.33.

C. A copy of this ordinance shall be sent by the town clerk to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

D. No person shall operate any all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle within the Town of Clam Falls at a speed in excess of thirty-five (35) miles per hour.

E. All all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle operators shall ride single file.

F All all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle operators shall slow the vehicle to ten (10) miles per hour or less when operating within 150 feet of a dwelling or 100 feet of pedestrians.

G. All all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle operators must have a valid driver’s license to operate on any all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle route.

H. All all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle operators shall yield the right of way to other vehicular traffic and pedestrians.

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 Wisconsin Statute 23.33(13)(a), 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, and shall remain in effect for one year (365 days) from the effective date and is renewable by a resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Clam Falls any time prior to the one-year anniversary of the effective date. If no resolution or ordinance, amendment by the Town Board of the Town of Clam Falls renews this ordinance, it shall expire one year from the effective date.

The town clerk shall properly publish this ordinance as required under Wisconsin Statute 60.80.

Adopted this 8th day of August, 2012. s/s Gregory S. Anderson, Chairman s/s Robert Carlson, Supervisor s/s Brad Olson, Supervisor s/s Betty Knutson, Clerk

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(Aug. 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007HE6, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE6 Plaintiff vs.

TYRONE A. SHAFER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TYRONE A. SHAFER; ANCHORBANK; BADGER LIQUOR; Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 11 CV 534 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 3, 2012, in the amount of $162,824.05, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: September 6, 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.

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

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

Property description: Parcel 1: Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 356 Recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 85 as Document No. 375846 in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Polk County, Wisconsin, being included in Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 283 Recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 12 as Document No. 367742, all being located in Government Lot 1 of Section Five (5), Township ThirtyFive (35) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel 2: Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Map No. 356 Recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 85 as Document No. 375846, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, together with a Nonexclusive EaseMent 50 Feet in Width Contiguous to the North Boundary Line of that Parcel Recorded in Volume 366 on Page 168 as Document No. 358868, being part of Government Lot 1 of Section Five (5), Township ThirtyFive (35) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, together with an Easement Over and Across Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 283, Recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 12, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, for lake access; all in Government Lot 1 of Section 5, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, Polk County, Wis. TAX KEY NO.: 026-00087-0000 / 026-00088-0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1080 240th Ave., Luck, WI 54853.

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

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DRESSER – The 2012 MS MuckRuckus took place at Trollhaugen in Dresser on Saturday, Aug. 11. Formerly known as the Mud Run, this year they had over 2,000 participants, either solo or as a team, all of whom negotiated and tried to run either the 10K or 5K event through mud, muck, obstacles, water and a combination of them all, with the goal to raise awareness and funds to fight multiple sclerosis.

It was a filthy day and highly successful, as more than $500,000 was raised for the cause. It also seemed to fulfill many of those lost childhood mud puddle urges.

Crossing the finish line is something well-earned and worth celebrating.

Fashion has no limits at the ruckus.

People swimming in pools of mud is a good thing, as this woman proved during the MS MuckRuckus held at Trollhaugen Saturday, Aug. 11.

Sliding down an obstacle is usually the best approach.

Lots of team members hold hands for support as they take the great leaps into unknown waters.

Climbing the mud hill is not an easy task.

The crowd stayed clean as they watched and cheered their teams at the 2012 MS MuckRuckus at Trollhaugen Saturday, Aug. 11.

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SCANDIA, Minn. - Frederic Junior Girl Scout Troop 53168 recently participated in the Outdoor Extravaganza weekend at Girl Scout Camp Lakamaga near Scandia, Minn. The weekend was packed full of activities including kayaking, swimming, geocaching and a team-building adventure course. Kayaking was the favorite event despite the windy conditions creating rough water and some tipped kayaks.

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RIGHT: Using her GPS to guide her, Karlie Alexander directs fellow Girl Scouts to find a hidden box during the geocaching activity.

LEFT: Kaitlin Bartlett moves through a series of rope swings on the low ropes adventure course.

Low ropes is a team-building exercise where participants work together to navigate through obstacles.

Members of Frederic Junior Girl Scout Troop 53168 took part in the Outdoor Extravaganza.

Back row: Shannan Erickson, Maddy Schumacher, Elaine Lahti, Hanna Songas and Megan Williamson. Front row: Kaitlin Bartlett, Karlie Alexander, Lexy Doyle, Katie Peterson and Mariah Coen. – Photos submitted

RIGHT: Katie Peterson pilots her kayak thorough the choppy waters of Big Marine Lake.

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Local couple spends 20 years in Papua New Guinea translating the Bible

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — Growing up on a farm outside Balsam Lake, it probably never occurred to Carol Jean (Michaelson) Gallagher that she would raise her own children halfway around the world. But that’s what happened.

Gallagher is the daughter of David and Joan Michaelson and a 1981 graduate of Unity High School. She and her husband, Steve, left the United States in 1992 to work as Bible translators in Papua New Guinea. They took with them their 4month-old daughter, Erin. A son, Adam, was born to them about three years after they left here.

Both children were raised in Papua New Guinea, the eastern half of an island located just north of Australia. This fall, Erin will be a junior at Bethel University in the Twin Cities, and Adam has just been accepted as a freshman at Princeton University.

So 2012 has been a big year for the Gallaghers. It marks the beginning of “empty nesting,” with both children now in college.

It marks 20 years of living in the village of Bambak, on a Pacific island just east of the Papua New Guinea mainland, and at Ukarumpa, on the mainland itself.

But possibly most importantly, this is the year that the people of Bambak were finally able to have copies of the Bible in their own language.

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The Bariai translation of the Bible was dedicated just a month ago, July 8. For the first time, Bariai-speaking people are able to read the Scriptures in their own language.

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The 1,500 people who speak the Bariai language make most of the things they need, including their homes, from materials found in the rain forest. In this photo, a woman named Florence is weaving a basket.

Carol Jean and Steve Gallagher with a copy of the New Testament, Genesis and Exodus translated into the Bariai language. Carol Jean, daughter of David and Joan Michaelson of Balsam Lake, is a 1981 graduate of Unity High School. She and Steve have spent the last 20 years in Papua New Guinea as Bible translators. — Photo by Mary Stirrat The Gallaghers met in 1988, while attending Summer Institute of Linguistics at Grand Forks, N.D., taking training to become Wycliffe Bible translators. In high school and college, each had become convinced that they were to help get the Bible into the hands of people who have not ever had a copy in their own language.

The Bible is God’s Word, the Gallaghers say, and he uses his Spirit to make it understandable to each person’s heart. By having the Bible in their own language, people can know who God is and how he wants them to live.

The Gallaghers married in 1989, and soon began the process of developing their partnership base of churches and individuals that would support them financially and with prayer.

In 1992 they were ready to head to their mission field. They had indicated preference for either Papua New Guinea or Cameroon, on the west-central coast of Africa, and Wycliffe chose to send them to Papua New Guinea.

“It’s a really rugged and wild area,” said Steve. “There are no roads in our area.”

Papua New Guinea is about the size of California, with approximately 7 million people speaking more than 800 different languages. The Gallaghers were sent to the Bariai-speaking people who live on New Britain, a small island just east of the mainland.

The Bariai people consist of about 1,500 people, living in eight villages spread along the northwest coast of New Britain.

It takes about four or five hours to walk the entire distance from one end to the other.

“We lived in their community,” said Steve. “They built us a house. They patiently taught us their language.”

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laghers in the traditional thatch style. Half of the roof was corrugated metal, and Gallagher gathered rainwater that ran off it to use for household purposes. She washed clothes in the river, upstream from where people bathed but downstream from where drinking water was gathered.

Homes last only about three to five years because of termites and the weather, said Steve, and community members all help to rebuild as needed. They know where to find each of the materials needed

for building, and they work together to gather it and then to put up a new house.

Since the Gallaghers arrived, however, the people have found that they prefer nails to vines for holding their homes together.

In 1996, when the Gallaghers were in need of a new home, they built a woodframe house complete with solar panels.

The panels charge car batteries that are used to operate a computer, fan and lights.

Although having electricity in their home has made their work more efficient, there are some things that probably won’t change for decades. The only way to get to any of the other villages in the language group, said Gallagher, is either by footpath or ocean travel. There are no roads, so

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The dedication of the first Bible printed in the Bariai language was held July 8, the culmination of 20 years of translation work by the Gallagher family. From left are Carol Jean, Erin, Adam and Steve. – Photos submitted unless otherwise noted

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there are no cars. Dugout canoes are made by hand.

“They have some huge trees they transform into dugouts,” she said. “They are made from a single tree and can hold up to 40 adults.

“The environment is so beautiful and pristine. The sunsets are just gorgeous.”

Their son, Adam, would often paddle a boat to a nearby island to play and watch the sunset, she said. “This is one of the safest places in the country. It’s so inaccessible, and everyone recognizes anyone who walks through the village.”

Although closed for the past two years because it is overgrown, a small airfield was cut into the rain forest during World War II and often used to get in and out of the area. When the Gallaghers first moved there, some of the old-timers told them stories about the fierce battles fought in that part of the Pacific, when the Bariai fled to caves where they hid for up to two years before the war was over.

The remoteness of the area has disadvantages. The family receives medical advice and care at the clinic at Ukarumpa, the base for the Summer Institute of Linguistics in Papua New Guinea. The clinic is not as well-equipped as one might wish, and the family has evacuation insurance to transport them to an Australian hospital if the need ever arose.

Fortunately, it was never needed.

••• The Bariai language had never before been written down, and when the Gallaghers arrived they spent months working with a core group of local residents to master the phonetics. They then had to come up with a system with which to write the sounds, meanwhile helping the villagers learn to read.

Half the Bariai-speaking population, said Steve, are graduates of sixth grade.

The school near their village of Bambak had one chalkboard, for use by the teacher

Three Bariai-speaking men spent countless hours with Steve Gallagher to help translate the Bible into their own language. With Steve at his computer are Peter, Mondo and John.

only. The Gallaghers were able to bring in small slates for each student, along with paper and pencils.

Colorful traditional costumes are worn during special celebrations and ceremonies. This scene is from an Independence Day celebration. – Photos submitted “There was a desperate need for literacy in their own language,” he said.

The Gallaghers worked with the local Bariai teachers to produce curriculum for preschoolers. They developed picture books and basic readers telling the Bariai stories as well as Bible stories, and there are now more than 60 Bariai titles in print.

They also encouraged writing, using workshops and contests to help people tell their stories in their own language.

By 1997, the Gallaghers were familiar enough with the language and the people to begin translating the Bible. Working cooperatively with the local Catholic church, they formed a translation committee of three men. Peter, Mondo and John spent a year helping the Gallaghers translate the Gospel of Mark, which was then published.

Since finishing that translation, said Steve, they have realized how “rough” it was, so they took some time to completely revise it. They also completed the rest of the New Testament, and the books of Genesis and Exodus from the Old Testament.

The New Testament, they said, tells what Jesus has done to make a way for people to be with God. Genesis tells how we were created and why we need Jesus.

Translating the Bible is a lengthy process with many steps, said Steve. He spent hour upon hour with Peter, Mondo and John, studying the meaning of each word, phrase and sentence. A rough draft is written, then revised — usually more than once.

The rough draft is “field tested,” when people from the village read it and explain what it means, so that the Gallaghers can find out if the intended meaning is coming through.

Lastly, a consultant is brought in to give final approval.

Meanwhile, the group recently began developing audio versions of the translated Bible for those who have sight or

reading problems. In addition, the Gallaghers produced a Bariai language audio for the film "Jesus."

Much of the final work was done at their mission center at Ukarumpa, a two-hour flight from Bambak.

••• Published copies of the Bible were brought to the Bariai-speaking people Sunday, July 8, amidst much celebration and fanfare. The Scriptures were brought to the island by boat, accompanied by men and women in traditional ceremonial costumes singing traditional songs.

The Bariai used white sand from a neighboring island to write a message in the dark sand of their own beach, thanking God for bringing his Word to them.

The sand was also used to make a path through the village and to the next, where the church is located.

During a dedication service at the church the next day, Steve, the priest and other leaders read from the Bible and encouraged the people to read it for themselves. Both printed and audio versions were made available to the Bariai speakers.

In the two weeks following the dedication, a Bible course was held to help read and study God’s Word. Between 40 and 50

Children in the village of Bambak, Papua New Guinea, gather around a hand-crank Saber, similar to an MP3 player, to listen to Scripture. The Saber is produced by Global Recordings Network to bring the audio Bible to areas without electricity.

people attended regularly.

“It was a highlight of the last 20 years,” said Gallagher, “to watch people dig into scripture to see God as a loving father, wanting a relationship with us, then seeing how he bridges the gap between our sinfulness and his holiness.”

••• The Gallaghers are in the United States until January, visiting friends, family, and churches in the Balsam Lake area and in New Jersey, where Steve was born and raised.

Back in Papua New Guinea they plan to complete the audio translations of the New Testament, help build literacy among the Bariai people and encourage the reading of the Scriptures. They are thinking that in a few years they will move a little to the east, to work among the 8,000 or so people who speak Kove. Kove is related to Bariai, said Steve, with about 70 percent of its words the same as Bariai. Starting with the Bariai text all on computer, he said, the same books of the Bible could be translated in five to seven years.

Then another group of people will, for the first time, be able to read the Bible in their own language.

Men from the local community brought the newly published Bariai Bible to the village by canoe. The dedication celebration lasted the whole weekend.

The village of Bambak, where the Gallaghers did much of their translating work, is on the north side of the island of New Britain. It is one of eight villages where people speak the Bariai language.

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group of friends went deer hunting and decided to pair off in twos for the day. That evening Joe Roberts one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of an 8-point buck.

“Where’s Edward?” the other hunters asked.

Ed’s hunting partner, Brian, replied, “Edward had a stroke of some kind. He’s a couple of miles back up the trail.”

The other hunters gasped and one guy asked, “You left Edward lying out there and carried the deer back?”

“It was a tough call,” nodded the hunter. “But I figured that nobody would steal Edward.”

Fifth-annual Knitting and Crochet Extravaganza set

FREDERIC – The fifth-annual Knitting and Crochet Extravaganza will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Frederic High School. Note the new location this year.

There will be displays, demonstrations, vendors, and plenty of knitting and crochet time.

Shelley Staeven, owner of Shelley’s Yarns & Fiber Shoppe in Taylors Falls, Minn., will be sharing about the two-week mission trip she, her husband and son took to Northern Poland where they worked at a youth camp.

Staeven volunteered to teach knitting, crochet and drop spindle to teens.

The Knitwits will introduce the group to different types of handwork including hardanger, tatting, hucking and knitting. The Knitwits are a patchwork of fiber artists from Burnett County who enjoy traditional, nontraditional and endangered types of handwork.

A style show of knitted and crocheted items is being added this year. Guests are also invited to bring a knitted or crocheted item to display for the day.

Vendors include Fibre Functions of Luck, Yellow Dog Knitting of Eau Claire, Shelley’s Yarns & Fiber Shoppe of Taylors Falls, Mrs. I’s Yarn Parlor of Osceola, Northwind Book & Fiber of Spooner, Brush with Wildlife Gallery of Dallas, Blue Hills Alpaca of Bruce, Avalon of Frederic, Cambridge Fiber Fair of Cambridge, Minn., Drummond Farm Alpacas & Woolens of Afton, Minn., Customized Massage by Cindy of St. Croix Falls and Mud Hut Gifts and Crafts of Frederic and local spinners will have wool yarn available.

Preregistration is required. A $20 registration fee includes a catered lunch and door prizes. E-mail knittingextravaganza@live.com or contact Konnie at 715-653-2619 or Lisa at 715-653-2510 by Saturday, Sept. 1, to register. Late registrations are $25 and will be considered based on available space.

This event is sponsored by Frederic Community Education and Frederic-area knitters. - submitted

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hen traveling in foreign countries we try to get a real flavor for each country we visit and sampling the local foods is a great place John W. Ingalls to start. Some food items may surprise you so don’t arrive with preconceived ideas.

Americans have a way of labeling certain foods often from their country of origin but if you visit these countries, you may be disappointed. Italian dressing is unheard of in Italy, French dressing is scorned by the French, Canadian bacon doesn’t exist north of the border and Danish pastry is a bit different than what is served here. When traveling in Thailand we were offered American fried rice. Naturally we had never heard of such a thing so we investigated. American fried rice is simply fried rice with cut up hot dogs. Apparently Thai’s have a good understanding of the American diet.

On a recent voyage to the Scandinavian countries we enjoyed visiting the local restaurants to try their offerings. First of all we found out that Norwegians love the restaurant “TGIFridays” which is an export from the US. We found many such eating establishments on our ventures through the cities. McDonalds also seems to exist in every country around the world. Since these were clearly exports from our own country we avoided them and went to the local locations.

Dining out in Norway is not significantly different than here except you need to learn to say “Uff Da!” Not because it has anything to do with dining out, but

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ucy knows what's happening.

My cat, Lucy, has traveled with me around the world. She has traversed oceans and continents. She loves to travel— or perhaps it is just that she does not Carrie Classon want to be left behind.

While my dog Milo remains blissfully oblivious, Lucy has assumed a position on top of the pile of clothes I plan to take with me. If there were a suitcase present, she would have crawled inside. Lucy is no longer young and sleeps most of the day. Since she can't stay awake to keep an eye on me, she sleeps on top of my clothes to make it impossible for me to sneak off without her knowing. Her patience is admirable. While I remove window screens, sweep, vacuum, and finish cleaning out the last food in the refrigerator, she remains fixed to her post for the duration of the packing.

I am preparing to drive across the country to start graduate school. The plan is to cram everything I need into my small pick-up truck, load Milo and Lucy in the front seat, and drive south, then west, then south again across the desert until I reach my destination. I was concerned that the small pick-up would not hold all I needed so I started packing early, making piles of what I would bring with me.

The longer I packed, the less I found was needed.

As I imagined my new life, I realized I didn't need many books, or shoes, or clothes. Instead of packing I found myself making donations to the thrift store. I didn't need all the papers or folders or files that seemed to take up so much space and instead made several trips to the recycling center.

I looked at the large, unfilled space in my truck and wondered what was missing.

home

I moved back from Africa to my little farmhouse three years ago this month. When I moved back, my life was all about finding the kitchen knives and wondering how I would fill the emptiness in a new life. Now I am leaving again.

I am leaving without a single kitchen knife and my life is full.

Instead of needing more luggage, I found I needed more time with the people who have filled my life in the past three years. Instead of packing, I found myself making phone calls to people I had not spoken to in too long. I had lunch with a group of friends one day and dinner with my family on another. I spent a whole night talking with five wonderful women friends and I spent a lot of time with Daniel, some of it difficult, as we wrestled with what our lives would look like while he was still here and I was far away.

Now, as I eat the last of what little remains in the refrigerator (who says you can't make a lunch of raspberries, pinto beans and olives?) I am overcome with love and gratitude and the pain of leave-taking. All that remains now is to put Lucy and Milo and Milo's onearmed teddy bear into the truck.

In a few minutes I will put my coffee cup and my purse in the cab, unplug my computer, take one last look around the house, grab my keys and leave. Lucy is watching me closely with big dark eyes. Milo is sleeping. (He still does not know.)

My truck is empty but my heart is full from leave-taking. I have closed up the tailgate. Nothing is missing, I have everything I need.

Till next time, — Carrie

Siren Chamber seeks nominations

SIREN - The Siren Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking nominations for their 2012 Citizen of the Year and ‘Business of the Year’ awards. The Citizen of the Year is recognized for their continued significant service to the community and must be a Siren resident. In 2011, this award was presented to Karen Howe. The Business of the Year is recognized for their significant support of the Siren community over the past year and must be a Siren Chamber of Commerce member. Adventures Restaurant was the recipient of the 2011 award.

These awards will be presented at the Siren Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at Coyland Creek. The event is open to the public. It will begin at 5 p.m.

with a social hour and Art Show sponsored by Burnett Area Arts Group, followed by a dinner at 6 p.m. and presentation of awards at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up for the event by contacting the Siren Chamber at 715-349-8399 or chamber@visitsiren.com. There is a charge for the dinner.

Please forward nominations, along with comments in support of the candidate, to the Siren Chamber office no later than Friday, Aug. 31. Nominations may be dropped off at the Siren Chamber office in the Siren Village Hall, mailed to P.O. Box 57, Siren, WI 54872, faxed to 715-349-2830, phoned to 715-349-8399, or e-mailed to chamber@visitsiren.com from the Siren Chamber of Commerce

POLK COUNTY - This August is a blue moon month.

Wednesday, Aug. 1, the moon was full and on Friday, Aug. 31, it will again be full.

The second full moon in one month is called a blue moon, and a blue moon happens only once in every three to four years.

The local Ice Age Trail chapter, together with Luck Community Education, will make it a special occasion with a relaxed summer-evening walk on the Pine Lake section.

The 1-1/2-mile walk will start at 7:30 p.m. on the prairie, then through the woods by daylight and circling back past a marsh and over the blooming prairie just in time to walk into the rising moon.

Back at the parking area, there will be refreshments and snacks to munch while taking in the sounds of the night and gazing at the moon.

Other events planned for this fall on the Ice Age Trail are a workday on Saturday, Sept. 8, another full moon hike on Saturday, Sept. 29, and the annual fall hike with a cookout

on Oct. 13.

The IAT is a National Scenic Trail, a thousand-mile footpath along the edges of the last glaciers. There are two new trail sections to be explored in Polk County. Both were constructed by the Indianhead IAT volunteers this year where the trail needed to be rerouted. One location is from Round Lake Road to the Straight River, west of Luck. The second is a larger work in progress going from CTH E, west to 30th Street. A parking area has been constructed at the trail entrance on E. Both trails now are clearly signed and have already been enjoyed by many hikers.

To participate in the Aug. 31 blue moon walk follow the yellow IAT event signs. Exit Hwy. 48 onto 260th Avenue, continue on 70th Street to the parking area. Dean Dversdal is the contact person for all events and other trail matters. You can reach him at 715-472-2248. -submitted by IAT Indianhead Chapter, Marie-Anne Westigard

A blue moon family hike

rather it helps you to prepare for the cost. Thankfully everything was priced in Kroner so you don’t really feel the impact until you get home. I could work out the conversion in my head but MD this required two credit cards and a calculator. I chose simply to enjoy the food and the setting and pay for it with the play money in my wallet. A sampling of prices would be as follows. Hamburger $150 NOK (Norwegian Kroner); Coke $25NOK; Shrimp dinner $180 NOK; and for you beer drinkers out there imported beer (Budweiser) $65 NOK. Since it was all monopoly money anyway it didn’t really phase us until we did the math. Six to one is the conversion so that simple cheeseburger and fries was slightly more than twenty bucks. Throw in a beverage and lunch for two was a typical $60-70 ticket. Uff Da. One item on the menu that intrigued me was whale. I haven’t seen it offered anywhere here in northern Wisconsin so at a seaside outdoor restaurant in Norway, I tried it. I was curious as to what type of whale it was but no one was sure. Obviously with beef there are different qualities of cattle such as Black Angus or Hereford or even old Holstein but apparently whales aren’t categorized that way. Likewise cattle offer differing cuts varying in quality and price. You could order a New York strip or a porterhouse or fillet mignon but not so with whales. I ordered the whale steak because when in Norway do as the Norwegians do. Actually I didn’t see anyone else in Norway eating the whale so maybe I should have stayed with TGIFridays.

Since I was investigating the local flavors, my beloved wife decided to indulge herself in the locally caught Norwegian lobster. Our tall blonde server assured us that these were fine choices, however she quickly returned to our table, inquiring about the size of the lobster required. Norwegian lobsters differ from their North American counterparts because they are priced by the gram and weighed out with gold nuggets to counterbalance the scale. I checked my supply of monopoly money and she decided a modest sized one would do just fine.

The meal was great in many ways. Unique and tasty we enjoyed it all. The lobster was served chilled with different types of sauces blended with mayonnaise that offered a distinct difference from the usual hot steaming lobster dripping with butter. The whale steak was far different than expected. I anticipated something greasy but it was very lean and deep red and was cooked medium rare to avoid toughness according to our server. I sliced of a corner and was surprise by the tenderness. The flavor however was vastly different than any land animal I had eaten, and I have tried many. I suspect it may have been similar to an old goat who had dined on garbage for years and was left to age in a warm place. I thoughtfully chewed for a minute before swallowing.

“Well ... How is it?” she asked from across the table.

Rather than answering I simply smiled and offered her a slice. In a nice restaurant it is hard to gag politely but she did it. The cost for our local flavors was rounded out to $1100 NOK. We had a whale of a time.

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I’m not laughing with you, I’m laughing at you

I am a klutz. My family and my close

friends will be the first to tell you that I am far from graceful. If you are a klutz like me, then the first two lessons you have to learn are these: You don’t have time to be embarrassed, and learn to laugh at yourself.

When I was in New Zealand, I had to take a fitness class for school. It was the first week of school and we had to go into the weight room and work out for about half an hour and then we were going to do something together as a class. I chose to go on the treadmill for a warm-up, and I was jogging away thinking how awesome of an American I must look, when out of nowhere my feet suddenly decided to take a trip.

I fell off the treadmill and flew into the wall behind me, and instantly looked around at my classmates trying so hard to stifle their laughs. Running into the locker room before anyone could say anything, I locked myself in a bathroom stall until someone came in

Trash or treasure?

Antiques appraisal ... and then there’s the chicken coming soon to Folle Avoine

“This is appraisal as theater,” says Mark Moran about his Saturday, Sept. 1, 1-4 p.m., program at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. While some might expect an afternoon billed as an antique appraisal event to be, well, as dry as dust, Moran prefers his own description: “Expect humor, anecdotes, tall tales and just a lot of fun.” Aha—dollops of fun served up along with the history—now that sounds more like it.

Easily swallowed, and we might learn something along the way. Or, in modern parlance, just say, “Cool!”

Just to make sure on the fun front, there’ll be a feast known as a chicken barbecue available as well. Chicken, taters, beans, and beverages will all be on tap. Speaking of tapping, guests will be treated to a genuine antique, Chuck Anderson, who will bring a supply of music with him (polkas are rumored to be in the mix).

Following a brief stint in college (“I hated it,” he recalls), Moran’s journey into the world of antiques was one of love at first sight. As he explains, “In 1973, at the age of 20, I walked into an antique shop for the first time, and knew that was where I belonged.” Albeit he found another career in newspapering to pay the bills, but meanwhile found himself more and more at home in the antique business. It’s a journey he

The ride of a lifetime

Once, there was a loving mother who wanted nothing but the best for her young daughter. She did everything she could and spared no expense. She was caring, nurturing and encouraging. She sought out environments in which Cindy would thrive and avoided situations that might not work out so well.

One day, this loving mother decided it would be fun to explore an amusement park with Cindy. It was a beautiful day.

There would be popcorn, and games, and rides and best of all, they would be together – making a memory.

When they got there, it was everything she’d hoped. There were acres of fascinating things to do and see. But the most exciting and mysterious thing in the whole place was the roller coaster.

Cindy was absolutely captivated by it.

And why wouldn’t she be? It was huge! She’d been watching it for miles even before they’d arrived. Like the skeleton of a great dinosaur, its track spanned the entire park. Everywhere, you could hear it coming or going.

While Cindy threw balls, the cars clacked overhead. While Cindy raced to keep up with a melting ice-cream cone,

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chocolates Abby Ingalls

and asked if I had a good trip, and if I would be back next fall.

Another very graceful moment happened last year. I was just leaving my college’s dining center and I stopped to wait for a few friends. I was putting on my jacket, not looking where my flailing hands were going until I felt my arm knock something over. Turning quickly, I saw a mortified girl with a freshly soda-soaked shirt who had happened to be walking past me at that exact moment. All I could do was say sorry about a million times until she just walked away muttering something under her breath.

But my real shining moment was when I was 16 with a fresh driver’s license which I was very eager to use.

Driving about 2 feet out of my driveway I slowed down so I could reach for my

water bottle which was rolling around freely on the floor of the passenger’s side. It was difficult to reach, so it took a little longer to get, and when I finally looked up I was plowing over my mailbox and hitting a small tree behind it.

I froze and panicked. I shut the car off, jumped out, and ran for the house.

“Mom! Mom! Dad is going to kill me!

Dad is going to kill me!” I ran into the house screaming.

“What happened!?” she yelled back.

I tried justifying hitting my own mailbox in my own driveway with as best of an excuse as I could. The car was so bad that we couldn’t even back it out. So all I could do was wait for my dad to get home so he could pull it out with his truck.

I waited. I waited for what felt like hours. I precried so that I didn’t have to cry when I was getting the scolding of a lifetime from my father. I even precried to the precry just to make sure I didn’t have any tears left so I could take it like a woman. The anticipation in waiting for my death sentence was the longest few hours of my teenage life.

I heard the door open. The muffled

Folle Avoine Chronicles Woodswhimsy the gnome

easily traces: “In the 1970s I became a collector of antiques. In the 1980s, a dealer in antiques. In the 1990s, I started writing books about antiques and have 27 titles to my credit. Along the way I’ve met hundreds of great folks in the trade and learned from them as well.”

Moran, besides being an antiques expert, is an engaging and informative character. While of course his expertise can involve dollar values, he’s also very good at knowing the history behind the history of items from a multitude of eras. Even those without items they want evaluated will find his program engaging and, horror of horrors, they might learn a few tidbits about the material side of our cultural heritage.

Moran loves responding to a crowd’s curiosity. As he puts it, his approach “can’t be just history, facts and values, it has to be a fun presentation, and I always leave them wanting more. The question I love to hear at the end of each program is, ‘When are you coming back?’”

Moran fondly recalled some of his

We teach, we learn

the cars plunged and people screamed. The ground shook as a tunnel beneath Chris Wondra her swallowed them up. And always people were pointing and nudging and daring each other to ride it.

Finally, Cindy asked, “Mommy? Can we go on the roller coaster?”

She was young, but not too young. She was small, but not too small. She had seen younger and smaller children on the ride.

“Are you sure?” asked her mother. “It looks pretty scary.”

Cindy was sure. She was absolutely sure. She couldn’t be more sure. So they bought their tickets. They got in line.

The operator buckled them in and they started to climb. And Cindy got scared.

Her mother tried to calm her. Held her hand. Told her it was fun. Cindy

Mark Moran will share his antiques expertise at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1. A chicken barbecue will also take place during those hours. – Photo submitted

whined. She pleaded. She cried. She screamed. No. This was anything but fun. This was the opposite of fun.

Cindy’s mother knew there was no real danger. Of this she was sure. Absolutely sure. Couldn’t be more sure.

They were perfectly safe – but how to convince Cindy? To see her child so afraid, so inconsolable, was almost unbearable. All she wanted now was to get back on solid ground, sweep Cindy up in her arms, and save her from this pain.

“It’s OK, Cindy,” she said. “I’m here.

It’s just fun. Are you sure you want to get off?”

Cindy was sure. She was absolutely sure. She couldn’t be more sure. But the highest peak was just ahead. So Cindy’s mother did what she thought was right.

She waved. She yelled. She screamed. In order to stop the fear she had to stop the ride. Still, the climb began: above the games, above the buildings, above the treetops. The view was spectacular.

Cindy and her mother didn’t notice.

“Stop! Please stop!” they screamed, waving their arms, feeding a gripping fear. Finally they reached the top, and a confused operator stopped the ride.

“I’m sorry,” he said after climbing up.

“I can’t let you off here. It’s too dangerous.” Of this he was sure. Absolutely

conversation of my parents downstairs didn’t sound pretty. I wiped my tears and waited for that fatal knock on my bedroom door. “Abby, it’s OK, I’m not going to kill you,” my dad said softly.

Uh oh, where is this going, I thought, something worse – I’ll be grounded for life instead.

“It just goes to show that accidents happen, and you have to be careful next time,” he continued.

“Annnnd?” I was waiting for it. What would it be? No phone privileges? No car privileges? Oh no, he’s going to make sure I don’t date anybody until I’m at least 30!!

“And I’m just glad that you’re OK.” I allowed myself to breathe. “You’re glad I’m OK?” I asked skeptically. “OK … am I on ‘Candid Camera’? Ashton Kutcher, it’s you isn’t it!? I’m on ‘Punked’!” Turns out my dad wasn’t kidding. And it turns out, I found out a lot about a father’s love for his daughter that day – and also how to laugh at myself, but only until the damages were paid and I wasn’t the laughingstock of the school. programs with anecdotes. For instance, he explains how,“A woman bought a house in 1945, and the previous owners had left an old table lamp. She took good care of it for almost 70 years, and brought it to one of my programs. Turns out it was a Tiffany acorn lamp, circa 1910, worth about $8,000.” Another time, “A couple brought a pair of cloisonne (enameled metalwork) elephants into a program. They had been inherited from an uncle. They later sold at auction for just over $12,000." Finally, on a house call after an appraisal event, “A woman showed me a pair of bookends inherited from an aunt, who got them in the 1930s. They were bronze, marble and ivory images of storks. The last pair of these that sold at auction in 2008 brought $15,000.”

Visitors wishing to bring items for his appraisal and expert commentary need to preregister the items with the Fort by calling 715-866-8890. There is a charge per item, and there are some items Moran cannot appraise. A list of items that can/cannot be appraised is available by visiting theforts.org on the Internet.

Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park’s tours of a reconstructed fur trading post and Indian village are held Wednesday through Sunday. The park also includes a museum, gift shop and a history library (library open Wednesdays only).

The park is located on CTH U, three miles west of the Hwy. 35/CTH U intersection in Burnett County’s Yellow Lakes area.

Signed, Woodswhimsy

sure. Couldn’t be more sure. So he pushed the cars on. Now everyone screamed.

When it was over, and they were all screamed out, Cindy stepped onto the platform and toward the exit ramp. Her tears had dried, but she had a wild look in her eyes.

“Are you all right?” the operator asked.

“Yes!” said Cindy. “Wow, yes!”

Her mother wasn’t so sure.

Parenting is a wild ride. Still, understanding the metaphor doesn’t make watching our kids struggle any easier.

Often, however, relieving them a moment’s unhappiness deprives them of the exciting results of their own choices.

Protecting them is one thing. But when we rush in too quickly, we also deprive our children of a chance to develop the skills and emotional control they’ll need to navigate the inevitably challenging and often difficult demands along the most amazing ride of all - life.

Founder of WeTeachWeLearn.org, Chris Wondra is just another Wisconsin public schoolteacher. Find We Teach We Learn on Facebook and Twitter for daily tips on getting the most out of your brain. E-mail Chris at: mrwondra@weteachwelearn.org.

Amery Regional Medical Center recognized for marketing excellence

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AMERY - Honored for excellence in advertising in the 2012 Aster Awards, Amery Regional Medical Center received two silver and one bronze recognitions in this year’s competition. ARMC was named a national winner for the following: • Silver award – internal publication, Shed It • Silver award – Web site advertisement, ENT - Ears, Nose, Throat • Bronze award – newsletter series, Health Happenings The Aster Awards, one of the largest national competitions of its kind, is hosted by Marketing Healthcare Today Magazine and Creative Images Inc. This elite program recognized outstanding health-care professionals for excellence in their advertising/marketing efforts for the calendar year 2011.

The 2012 Aster Awards received nearly 3,000 entries from across the United States as well as Canada and South America. Participant’s entries competed against similar-sized organizations in their category.

Awards were issued for entries that received top marks from judges placing them in the top 16 percent of the nation for advertising excellence. The medical center placed in the top 12 percent of the nation. Judging criteria included creativity, layout and design, functionality, message effectiveness, production quality and overall

appeal.

“Although our nation has been challenged economically, the talent of health-care marketing professionals seems to be at an all-time high. The 2012 Aster Awards program contained some of the best advertising arguably in the world. The judges expectations were again surpassed,” said Melinda Lucas, Aster Awards Program coordinator.

All winners are posted on the Aster Awards Web site, AsterAwards.com, as well as published in Marketing Healthcare Today, a national health-care marketing magazine.

Winners were also announced in the 29th-annual Healthcare Advertising Awards, sponsored by Healthcare Marketing Report, the leading publication covering all aspects of health-care marketing, advertising and strategic business development. Nearly 4,000 entries were received in this year’s competition, making the awards the largest health-care advertising awards competition.

A national panel of judges was engaged in reviewing all entries based on creativity, quality, message effectiveness, consumer appeal, graphic design and overall impact. The judges recognized Amery Regional Medical Center with a silver award for Shed It, a comprehensive weight-loss guide. - from ARMC

ST. CROIX FALLS – Start your Labor Day weekend with a Candlelight Walk around Lake of the Dalles beginning at 7:30 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 31. Walk at your own pace around the scenic shore of the lake guided by candlelight underfoot and a full moon overhead. Start your walk in the river bottoms picnic area near the fishing pier. There will be a campfire and free s’more fixings (while they last) provided by the Friends of Interstate Park.

Sound like fun? It is. Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your sweetheart. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy Lake of the Dalles in a whole new light.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. The program is free, however, a Wisconsin state park sticker is required to enter the park. Daily passes are $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents. For more information about the program call Fox or Walker at 715-483-3747. - submitted

Candlelight Walk at Wisconsin Interstate

New officers for Webster Lioness Club

The Webster Lionesses held an installation of new officers June 21 at Ike Walton Lodge. Shown are board members Theresa Gloege, Effie Wester and Mary Heier, treasurer Billie Graveson, Tail Twister Jean McLaughlin, President Vickie Bauer, Past President/Secretary Louise Coston and Installation Officer Marilyn Lemieux. The Lioness Club is an organization that works for the community. If you’re in the Webster area and would like to attend a meeting, please call 715-866-4510 or 715-866-8643.

The club meets at the Webster Community Center every third Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. - Photo submitted

In honor of her aunt

EQIP informational meeting Sept. 5

SPOONER — The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a USDA agency that works with private lands.

NRCS offers a volunteer conservation program known as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program that works with cropland, pastureland and forestland. The EQIP program offers cost sharing for addressing resource concerns such as soil erosion, improving fish and wildlife habitat, protecting rivers and streams and improving pastureland.

On Wednesday, Sept. 5, the Burnett-Washburn Local Work Group will be meeting at 9 a.m. at the Spooner USDA Service Center, Spooner. The meeting will include discussing priority resource concerns, the EQIP area and local funding pools, the ranking process/questions and eligible practice list, payment caps, for the upcoming 2013 EQIP sign-up.

A detailed agenda will be posted at the Spooner Service Center.

For more information, contact District Conservationist Tom Fredrickson, 800 N. Front St., Room 102, Spooner, WI 54801; phone 715-635-8228, Ext. 3; or e-mail@ tom.fredrickson@wi.usda.gov. — from NRCS

Sarah Carlson, from Dresser, recently cut her hair and donated it to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, which is a cancer organization committed to offering free wigs to cancer patients. Carlson had been growing her hair for four years in order to donate it in her aunt’s memory, Cheryl Schmitz, of New Richmond, who lost her battle with cancer. - Photo submitted

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Do you remember?

Compiled by Sue Renno

50 Years Ago

Six Frederic girls won first prize in the Youth-ORama Show at the Polk County Fair. They were Julie Johnson, Carol Jarvis, Judy Sederlund, Charlotte Jensen, Linda Hansen and Clarice Mortenson. They were directed and accompanied by Mrs. Emory Giles.–Clarence Jacobson, 71, Cumberland, was killed when his riding lawn mower rolled over on a steep embankment and crushed him.–Gerald Wallen, music instructor at Siren High School, completed a five-day course in Battle Creek, Mich., on monitoring radioactive fallout, part of a national civil defense effort.–There were over 1,200 registrations for prizes at the Ray’s Firestone grand opening, and Nels Jorgonsen won a pair of tires, Charles Nimerosky won some lawn furniture, Millie Wilder won a thermos set, Doris Lundstrom won a table-tennis set, Steve Glockzin won a tetherball set, and Michael Erickson won a wagon.–Grantsburg School Principal A.T. Nelson died unexpectedly, at the age of 60, while at a school board meeting.–The Rev. Reynold Tange announced he would leave Luck and St. Peter’s Lutheran churches after seven years as their pastor, to accept a call to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Canby, Minn.–”Big Red,” a Walt Disney film, was playing at the Frederic Theatre, and the Auditorium Theatre, St. Croix Falls, was showing “That Touch of Mink,” starring Cary Grant, Doris Day, Gig Young and Audrey Meadows.

40 Years Ago

The engagements of Belva Jean Larson to Leonard Moline and Mary Jo Gustafson to Larry Price were announced.–”Lady and the Tramp” was playing at the D’Lux Theatre in Luck.–Brian Harlander and Kathleen Hill were married. Also, Jane Beecroft and Brock Gibson were married July 8, and Susan Schiebel and Elmer Eliason were wed June 3.–Boy Scouts who traveled to the Philmont Scout Ranch and Explorer Base outside of Cimarron, N.M., for 12 days of camping, backpacking and much more included several local youths, including Chris Jensen, Frederic; David Byrne and Curt Isaksen, Amery; and Mike Rupp, Jeff Petersen and Rob Cobb, St. Croix Falls.–Jerilyn Schauls, Luck, a sophomore at UW-Superior, was awarded the Lakehead Pipeline Scholarship.–Buzz Callaway would be taking over operation of the barber shop that had been operated by Henry Bille since 1920 in Frederic.–A carnival to raise funds for muscular dystrophy was organized

by Tim Greaner and Todd Abrahamzon, held on the Lewis Methodist Church lawn, and raised $17.76. It included a variety of games and a fortune-teller.–Nine courses were being offered at the Polk County Center Building in Balsam Lake through the UW-Extension.

They were being presented over the Extension’s Educational Telephone Network.

20 Years Ago

Polk County saw a 7.5-percent population increase from 1980 to 1990, and a report said 10 percent of the county’s workforce commuted to a job in Minnesota.

The average age of a Polk County citizen was 34.6 years, and the county’s largest manufacturing employer was UFE Inc.–The 13th-annual Lewis Days was celebrated, and Little Mr. Lewis was Patrick Adolphson, with his sister, Lindsey Adolphson, was chosen Little Miss Lewis. Rex Cactus entertained and Lavonne and James Engelhart sold mini donuts.–The Frederic classes of 1981, 1982 and 1983 held a combined reunion and had a large turnout.–Bob Appelholm, who had taught at Unity for 20 years, returned to Unity as administrator after being elementary principal at Prairie Farm for two years.–An open house was held for retiring Frederic School Superintendent Wally Koel.–Democratic presidential nominee Bill Clinton was campaigning in Wisconsin, and while visiting Chippewa Falls, he was given a Wisconsin Cow Pie, which was a chocolate candy. “This is a real learning experience,” stated Clinton. “If I came home from the state of Wisconsin and said I ate a cow pie, they’d say, “The presidency’s not worth that, Bill.’”–Former Minnesota Viking Carl Eller addressed a full gym of student-athletes and their parents about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER

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Hey everyone, how’s it going? Things are going great here with lots of squirrel activity providing lots of entertainment. I think they’re all busy knocking acorns off the trees as they seem to be everywhere so we’re getting lots of chasing in.

So here it is Monday morning and I just remembered I hadn’t done my article yet. Apparently, Sunday just snuck by on me so now I’m playing catch-up. Mom was going to do housework but she has to do this for me first, although secretly I think she’d rather be doing this than cleaning. Eli has been mucking in the pond at the front of the house and gets his legs hosed off at least once a day which he hates. You’d think he’d learn but no, off for another adventure with Maya.

Things are slowing down a little at the shelter which is good in some ways, but the downside is that adoptions have slowed down at the moment and we are full to the brim with dogs, mostly which have come in as strays and haven’t been reclaimed by their owners. Sadly, the beautiful Jasmine’s adoption fell through as did Leon’s and they, like all the others, would dearly love to have a family of their own to love and to be loved.

Leon is a hilarious 1-year-old wirehaired griffon mix and a very big boy; he is also our Leon second-longest-

Happy Tails Await

Arnell Humane Society of Polk County Connor is a 4-month-old striped grey tabby with a white chest and mittens. He and his brother Cole came to the shelter as strays earlier this summer and have grown up before our eyes. They are now lean and lanky young lads with winning personalities and attitude; playful, active, loving and handsome. These two kittens are neutered and want to become your next best buds. Connor and Cole are our last two-for-one pair of kittens left. Adoption is the best option.

Our volunteer dog walker Ed brought in an article with a photo from the Pioneer Press, of a man and his dog floating in Lake Superior. It told the story of John Unger and his dog Schoep. John

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No bears made their appearance in bear country last week. Guess they must be finding some berries, such as they are this year, heard a lot of them have dried up. We usually have few sightings toward the end of August.

Tree rats are once again busy at their job of gathering acorns. The white oaks this year have huge acorns. Bear country’s tree rats are spending most of their time in the uppermost branches, snipping the acorns off. Several times they have let one go and it has landed on my head while I’m busy working in the gardens. Let me tell you, they really smart, even leaving a bump or two.

Swans are now down to just four adults spending their time on Little Doctor Lake. It’s amazing how long they can keep their heads under water as they

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term resident with Fred being the first. Leon loves to play ball and will play for hours if you let him.

He’s the only dog I’ve met that can have two tennis balls in his mouth and waits for you to throw the third. Leon is very attentive and just an all-around great guy!

Poor Fred, somebody has to fall in love with that guy as he is awesome and we’d like nothing better than for him to find his forever home. I know I talk about him a lot, but this 5-year-old guy deserves the best and it’s beyond me why no one has noticed how really great he is.

Please folks, there has to be someone Fred out there that will recognize a truly good dog when they see one. Besides, how can you ignore that smile on his face!

I might as well make it three for three and tell you about Max who is an awesome young fellow, although he doesn’t much like have his picture gives 19-year-old Schoep a therapeutic swim in the lake.

Schoep rests his head on John’s shoulder and falls to sleep while the cool lake waters soothe his aching joints.

The story went viral on Facebook and was a story worth repeating in the Sunday Pioneer Press with a full-page Connor article. If you haven’t read the story or heard of it, do yourself a favor and find it. It conveys the wonder and essence of the human-animal bonding friendship. Schoep was adopted from the Ozaukee Humane Society in Wisconsin. His story and life with John will make you remember what is important in life. As one reader put it, “Dogs are such a special part of our life. This

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taken! Max is not a very big dog, about medium size, and while not large in stature he has a large heart and loving personality. I promise you won’t be disappointed Max with this guy!

I’m sorry if I’m repeating myself, but I’m going to keep pushing our third-annual Walk for the Animals on Saturday, Sept. 29. We’re meeting at 1 p.m. at Veterans Park in Siren so hope to see you there as it will be a lot of fun. Also, part of the day includes a Wee Waggers Race as well as a lookalike contest. It’s always a lot of fun for both humans and my four-footed friends! All the information can be found on our Web site, including sponsorship and entry forms, just click on the fancy banner that says Animal Walk. Hopefully we’ll see you there.

“Every dog should have a man of his own. There is nothing like a well-behaved person around the house to spread the dog’s blanket for him, or bring him his supper when he comes home man-tired at night.“ – Corey Ford Have a great week everyone. Licks and tail wags!

The Humane Society of Burnett County is saving lives, one at a time; hsburnettcty.org, 715-8664096, license No. 267335-DS. We’re on Facebook too, why don’t you like us there.

is the most amazing story I have read in a long time.”

Our autumn fundraising dog walk for Arnell Humane Society is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29.

Participants will collect pledges from friends, neighbors and co-workers to support the animals at the shelter and enjoy a day with the dogs at Soo Line Park in Amery. Walkers will take in the fall colors from the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail that begins at the park. A professional pet photographer will be available to capture you and your special friend in all your glory. Raffle tickets to the Packers-Viking game at Lambeau Field will also be available. A good time to be had by all. Pick up a registration form at the shelter. Start collecting those pledges now!

Arnell Memorial Humane Society is at 185 Griffin St. East in Amery, phone 715-268-7387, or online at arnellhumane.org.

Bev Beckmark

feed on the aquatic plants on the bottom of the lake.

Does anyone have an abundance of tomatoes on their plants this year? Here in bear country it seems the tomato plants grew well; however, for some reason they forgot to put on more than just a couple of tomatoes per plant. Guess this will be the third year for no tomatoes. The rest of the garden is fine except the eggplants, they flower but no eggplants appear, the flower just drops off.

Sympathy to the family of Thomas Kegel who passed away Aug. 5.

There’s a very special lady in the Town of Daniels down on Kolander Road who is having a birthday on Saturday, Aug. 18. So if you know Emma, stop in and wish her a happy birthday and have a piece of cake with her.

I talked to my friend Naomi Glover the other day and she said she has so many hummingbirds coming to her feeders this past two weeks that she makes a gallon at a time to keep them in nectar.

Maybe they are filling up before they start heading south. Early departures of birds could mean we just might see an early winter.

The Biggs family is holding their annual family reunion on Sunday, Aug. 19, at the Siren Crooked Lake park starting at noon.

For those of you who enjoy ATVs, there will be a party for ATVs at the Siren Crooked Lake park on Saturday, Aug. 25, starting at noon. Lots of free food and prizes. This is put on by the Turf and Tundra ATV Club. For more info call 715-349-5798. All ATV riders are welcome.

bring home a crafted make-and-take snake of your own. Meet Copper the fox snake and Bintu the ball python as well. Fun for the entire family.

Pace of a River: Kayaking 101, 6:30 p.m., near the beach at Lake O’ the Dalles. Hear why the St. Croix is such a special place to explore and where the best kayaking spots are. Learn about the different types of kayaks, modern gear, basic paddle strokes, and what to pack for a non-motorized adventure. Take a kayak out for quick spin to find out which boats and paddles you enjoy the most.

Monday, Aug. 20

Meet Gizmo the Greek Tortoise, noon to 3 p.m., at the Ice Age Center. Drop by and see Gizmo at the front desk in the gift shop and visit with the naturalist about some fascinating facts and features of these ancient creatures.

Nature story time, 10 a.m., join the naturalist for a story and activity chosen especially for young children and their parents. Check at the park office for the program location within the park.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. For more information call Julie Fox or Barb Walker at 715-4833747.

Wisconsin Interstate Park

Naturalist programs at Wisconsin Interstate Park

Friday, Aug. 17

Hike to Horizon Rock, 3 p.m., at the Horizon Rock Trail sign across from the Pothole Trail. A short hike to the stone shelter at Horizon Rock – appropriately named because of the incredible view.

Saturday, Aug. 18

The Secrets of Eagle Peak, 10 a.m., at the Eagle Peak Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp. Hike up the trail to learn the secrets of the peak and see a beautiful view of the St. Croix River Valley.

Molten Lava and Melted Ice, 1 p.m., at the Pothole Trail sign. Join the naturalist for a relaxing hike around the Pothole Trail and learn about the Gee Whiz Geology of Interstate Park.

Family Fun: Snakes! 4 p.m., at the Ice Age Center. Learn some fascinating facts about snakes and

Sunday, Aug. 19

Spirits of Echo Canyon, 2 p.m., at the Summit Rock Trail sign. Hear some of the fascinating history of the native peoples of the St. Croix River Valley and see a nature-made rock face along the trail.

Tuesday, Aug. 21

The Beaver: Nature’s Engineer, 10 a.m., at the Camp Interstate Shelter across from the South Campground entrance. Learn about the home, habits and the amazing adaptations of the beaver.

Thursday, Aug. 23

Frederic Senior Center Dave Peterson

Our weather has finally cooled off and we even got a little rain.

The winners for Spades were Inez Pearson, Joyce Thompson, Arvid Pearson and Liz Ruhn.

The 9-bid was won by Ellis Erickson and Larry Anderson.

The winners for 500 were Tim Abrahamzon, Marlyce Borchert, Dellories Potter and Rich Hustad. The 9-bid was won by Del Hansen and Bill Ihrig.

Remember that we play Spades Monday at 1 p.m., 500 Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Pokeno at 1 p.m.

Wednesday and Friday and Dime Bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

We have had some new pool players enjoying our new pool table. Come give it a try.

Enjoy the cool weather as fall is right around the corner. Hope to see you at the center.

Siren Senior Center Nona Severson

We had a good turnout for our Burnett County senior picnic. It was so nice to have the picnic at the center rather than at the park. I believe there were people from all four senior centers. This gave everyone a chance to meet some new people.

Gratitude is extended to Paul and Grace Sexton for their donation of books and video tapes. We have set up the tapes so they can be borrowed and brought back for others to use. This system has worked well with the books.

Did you know that our center is available to rent? It makes a great place to have meetings, family gatherings and think about the holiday parties coming up.

Remember to sign up for our evening meal on Sept.

6. We will be honoring all the volunteers at that time.

This will be our first evening meal since we did not have them during the summer.

The 500 winners were Marlyce Borchert, Karen Steffen, Nona Severson, Steve Wenthe and Dean Elkin. Spade winners were Arne Borchert, Duane Bentley, Nona Severson, Gerry Vogel and Susie Hughes.

Enjoy our nice days – won’t be too long before we will be thinking it is cold.

I hope we have a nice long fall as that is my favorite season.

Farmers market will be here on Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.

See you at the center.

Dewey LaFollette Karen Mangelsen

Nina and Lawrence Hines and Lida Nordquist came home Monday after spending several days in the Twin Cities. Bunny Johnson came with them and spent the week with Lida. During the week, Lida and Bunny visited Roy Nordquist, Fanny England and Gerry and Donna Hines. Bunny’s daughter, Kim, came on Saturday and took Bunny home.

Weekend guests of Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Larry, Celie and Baxter Mangelsen. Other visitors on Saturday were April, Dave, Patty and Mandy Close and Jake, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen.

On Friday, Lida Nordquist and Bunny Johnson joined Joleen and Richard Funk and Jim, Jan, Caleb and Hannah Schott for lunch in Siren.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen went to the 5 O’clock Club Saturday to attend Karen’s 50-year class reunion.

Karen graduated from Cumberland High School.

Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen visited Carl and Cheryl Mangelsen at their campsite on Spirit Lake Saturday evening.

Lida Nordquist spent the Sunday with Joleen and Richard Funk.

Barry, Sue, Alex, Josh and Olivia Hines visited Donna and Gerry Hines Sunday.

The McCarty picnic will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, at Crooked Lake Park in Siren. Relatives and friends are invited to come. The potluck meal will start at noon.

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Engagement

Birth announcements

Born at Burnett Medical Center: A girl, Mariah Misty Burtyk, born Aug. 11, 2012, to Charles and Vanessa Burtyk, Webster. Mariah weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz.

Siblings are Alexa Smith, McKenzie Petchi and Dylan Burtyk.

Grandparents are Katherine Smith and Chuck Burtyk.

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Marriages

Sommer/Christian

Wade and Wendy Sommer, St. Croix Falls, announce the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Elizabeth Sommer, to Eryk Antwayne Christian, son of Eric and Erica Christian and Marry Moore of Detroit, Mich.

The couple met at their alma mater, University of Detroit Mercy, in Detroit, Mich.

The future bride received master’s degrees in architecture and in intelligence analysis from the University of Detroit Mercy. Her fiance received a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a master’s degree in intelligence analysis at the University of Detroit Mercy. Both are pursuing careers with the federal government.

A September 2012 wedding is planned at the Panola Valley Gardens in Lindstrom, Minn. – submitted

St. Croix Valley Senior Center Marian Edler

Another week gone. As usual, Tuesday was our busiest day starting with our exercise session. In the afternoon, games were played. Don Benson, Marian Davison, Ray Nelson and Larry Anderson were the winners in 500. Bill McGrorty and Rita Boyle were the winning team in Hand and Foot. Dominos were also played.

Wednesday, we celebrated the August birthdays with cake and ice cream. It was an afternoon of visiting.

Thursday, we held our exercise session. At 4:30 p.m., Cribbage was played. In the evening, 500 was played with Elroy Petzel, Shirley Sims and Joan Arnold as winners.

Friday morning Bridge was played.

Come and join us for one of these games. Bingo will be coming back in September. Be sure to watch for the date. Our schedule is available at the senior center.

Polk County marriages Arthita N. Harvey, St. Croix Falls, and Scott F. Shanahan, St. Croix Falls, issued Aug. 6, 2012.

Janessa M. Kloss, Apple River, Ill., and Troy W. Pafford, Apple River, Ill., issued Aug. 9, 2012.

Kaitlin A. Evans, West Des Moines, Iowa, and Gregory M. Lagan, Des Moines, Iowa, issued Aug. 9, 2012.

Sara J. Holte, Town of Alden, and Loyd L. Pilgrim, Town of Lincoln, issued Aug. 11, 2012.

Borderline news Bob Brewster

Mary and Ron Mosser want everyone in the community to know they are invited to their annual Hayride Potluck on Sept.

22. Meet at their summer home, 73510 Rutabaga Road at 1 p.m.The ride around Cloverton and Markville takes a couple of hours and food will be served after that.

Several members of the Seven-County Senior Federation from this part of Pine County attended the annual potluck indoor picnic held in Hinckley last week.

Mary and Frank Schaaf, Rosie and Jim Yakel, Patrice Winfield, Cheryl Wickham, Marlene Mishler, Mary Mosser, Evelyn Johnson, Darlene Merimonti, Fran Levings and Jeanne and Gordon Larson agree that it was a very enjoyable event.

The theme was “the church ladies have fun” and the costumes were great! Darlene Merimonti and Marlene Mishler were each door prize winners. A special part of the day was the presentation of the first-annual Senior Volunteer of the Year to Arla Budd from Askov, Minn. She certainly deserved it.

Reminder: the Markville reunion pot luck is this Saturday the 18th, at noon at the town hall.

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Fran Krause

Orange

LaVonne O'Brien

On Saturday, Reeny Neinstadt and Sharon Proffit drove to Sandstone, Minn., for Quarry Days and to visit with some of their high school classmates.

Lamar Johnson and sons Mitchell and Blake stayed with the Neinstadts Saturday and Sunday and did some work to their cabin in Frederic.

Jack and Jeri Witzany spent Monday and Tuesday with the Kringens in Big Lake, Minn.

The Gandy Dancer Days at Webster last weekend was a success.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Tom Ammend who passed away last week in Spooner. The funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist

church in Spooner with interment at the veterans cemetery in Spooner.

The Mark Krause family had their annual trip to the Boundary Waters Tuesday through Sunday. The fishing wasn’t the best, but the scenery and weather were great.

Fran Krause attended the Sarah Circle on Wednesday afternoon. On Friday, she was a guest at Jamie Kopecky and William Pohlmann’s wedding at Bethany Lutheran Church.

On Sunday morning, seven Lutheran churches worshiped together at Luther Point Bible Camp. A potluck meal followed the service.

The Luck Book Club meets at the library the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The August book selection is “The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread”

by Don Robertsen. A reader named Tara gave this book five stars and wrote this review on Amazon.com. “I was introduced to this book when the greatest teacher of my school career to date read aloud to the class ‘The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread’. Morris Bird the eye-eye-eye and his heroic actions brought tears to my eyes. Sandra, the legless man, the poor burnt lady and NOSMIRC KAERTS added to the fun of the book. It was such an amazing book that whenever our teacher announced that it was time to read, everyone’s face brightened and eyes lit up. Each day, it became more intense as the journey started, continued, and then finally, the explosion hit. The description had everyone either wide-eyed or teary. The dialogue and the humor thrown in here or there added to the warmness of the book. And the determination of Morris Bird III was so realistic that each member of the class felt the way Morris felt. As it is out of print, ‘The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread’ is hard to get

your hands on. But it made it all the more fun to hear.

If you are looking for a funny, dramatic, descriptive and overall unbelievably well-written book, ‘The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread’ is the book for you.” I felt the same way as I buzzed through this book. Half “Little Rascals,” half “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” (if “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” were set in the 1940s), this great read should be a classic.

The library has several copies available and it is a fast read. If you pick up a copy today, you will definitely have time to finish it in time for the discussion on Monday, Aug. 20. Everyone is welcome.

Library story hour begins Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This loosely structured, multiage story hour will focus on games, social skills, activities and books. A perfect time for parents and caregivers to get their kids together for playtime and stories at the library. No registration is required.

Luck Public Library

Hours

Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Sunday, Ancestry.com tutorial only from noon – 4 p.m., library is closed to checkouts and browsers.

Grantsburg Public Library

Children’s book sale

The library is holding a children’s book sale during August to raise money for children’s programming at the library. Book lovers and bargain shoppers can sift through hundreds of books during the sale.

Read for pizza

Do you have a child that could use an extra nudge to read during the summer months? The library has partnered with Grantsburg Holiday Stationstore to offer children who read 20 minutes a day, for seven days, a coupon for a free personalsize pizza. To participate, pick up reading incentive slips at the Grantsburg Library.

New books in August

• “Bridesmaid” by Beverly Lewis • “Casual Vacancy” by J.K. Rowling • “Delusion in Death” by J.D. Robb • “Fallen Masters” by John Edwards • “Father Night” by Eric Lustbader • “Other Woman” by Hank Ryan • “Robert Parker’s Fool Me Twice” by Michael Brandman • “Severe Clear” by Stuart Woods • “Standing in Another Man’s Grave” by Ian Rankin

• “Taming the Wind” by Tracie Peterson • “Those We Love Most” by Lee Woodruff • “Wanted Man” by Lee Child • “Winter of the World” by Ken Follet • “Zoo” by James Patterson

Web site

The library has a newly updated Web site. Visit the site to find out about upcoming library programs, view new book lists and search for your favorite titles in the library catalog.

Facebook

Find out about the latest library happenings on the library’s Facebook site, facebook.com/GrantsburgLibrary. Utilize the site to give feedback on the library, view images of events or support the library by becoming a friend.

Library hours and information

Monday noon – 6 p.m.; Tuesday noon – 6 p.m.; Wednesday 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursday noon – 6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The contact information for the library is 715-463-2244; Web site is grantsburg.wislib.org, and now you can follow the library on Facebook.

Frederic Class of 2002

The Frederic High School Class of 2002 had their 10-year class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 11, at Denny’s Downtown Lanes in Grantsburg. Shown (L to R) front row: Sarah (Johnson) McCarty, Andrea (Didlo) Felmer, Jenna (Madsen) Foltz and Tadd Ryan. Second row: Andrea (Friberg) Lundberg, Ruth Olsen, Danielle (Root) Holloman, Jeanine Moody, Krista Clay, Angela McKenzie, Emily Carlson, Carrie Lindahl and Roscoe Sopiwnik. Back row: Wylie Wood, Brant Beecroft, Brandon Owens, Jonie Erickson, Scott Meyer, Sarah (Route) Larson and Rachel Larsen. Not pictured: Kristina (Asper) Dugger, Aimee Chenal, Crystal Meier, Josh Stokes and Holly Anderson. - Photo submitted

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Larsen Family Public Library

Jef and Edwin Janssen enjoyed having their picture taken with Paul Re(Audrey vere Mulliner) at the Larsen Family Public Library on Aug. 1.

The kids summer reading program investigated the midnight ride of Paul Revere to determine fact from fiction. – Photo submitted Friends of the Library We would like to extend gratitude to the Bethany Lutheran Church for their generous donation of books for our used book sale. And, of course, to all of you who have freely donated books to our sales.

Clayton Jorgensen The library also extends gratitude to Clayton and Jim Springett for displaying their pictures and maps of Burnett County’s historic major river crossings and for the presentation given on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 11, during Gandy Dancer Days.

Scholastic Book fair sale We are also grateful for to Lori Ingalls, Olivia Main and Laure Siebrasse for organizing the Scholastic Book fair held on Saturday during Gandy Dancer Days. Credits earned by sales result in book donations to the library by the Scholastic Co.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center The St. Croix Regional Medical Center will be hosting Steady As You Go Exercise and Balance Class at our library starting Sept. 11 through Nov. 13, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 -2 p.m., and 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. This is an exercise program geared for older adults to improve strength and balance and to encourage activity. Call physical rehabilitation to register, 715-866-4330.

A taste of Italy There will be a spaghetti dinner and raffle on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Moose Lodge, 7330 Hwy. 70. The event is sponsored by Moose Lodge 1194 and Friends of the Library. The proceeds will go to the library. Tickets may be purchased at the Larsen Family Public Library or from any Friends of the Library member.

Flower lovers We are looking for plants that like full sun and perennials that can be transplanted to the library garden. We are moving the hosta plants to a shady area and will need to fill in with flowers that like lots of sunshine. Do you have full-sun-loving perennials that you would like to donate? If so, we would be glad to come and dig them up or arrange a time to pick them up. If you have some flowers that are best divided in the spring, we can schedule a time next spring to pick up the flowers. Types of flowers could be coneflower, black-eyed Susan, sedum delight, moss phlox, dianthus, daylilies, yarrow, false sunflowers, perennial daisies, bulbs that can stay over winter, etc. Thank you for making our library garden special. Please contact Pat at 715-5664077 if you can donate flowers or let Patti know at the library.

United Way Gratitude is extended to the United Way of St. Croix Valley and those at Nexen Group in Webster who donated through this agency to our library’s building fund. The United Way has asked us to help them by encouraging more businesses to join Nexen in conducting a United Way campaign. The executive director will be happy to meet with any business owner - let us know if you are interested.

Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew We have had patrons looking for Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books on our shelves. We have a few, but could use some more titles. Rather than purchase these books, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to donate some to our library?

Summer reading Wednesday, Aug. 8, was the last day of summer reading programming. We had 19 children and seven adults. Gratitude is extended to Annette Starkite and her daughter, Audrey Mulliner, for a tremendous job.

Preschool story time Come join the group every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. for several stories, treats and lots of fun.

Men’s book club If you are interested in joining this newly formed

group, please contact the library at 715-866-7697.

Everyone is welcome.

Book club On Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m., the book club will discuss Laura Hillenbrand’s book “Unbroken.”

“On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared, Lt. Louis Zamperini. Captured by the Japanese and driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve and humor.”

Adult fiction books • “The Last Good Man” by A.J Kazinski • “Killer Crullers” by Jessica Beck • “Agent Garbo” by Stephan Talty • “Big Sky Country” by Linda Lael Miller • “Black List” by Brad Thor • “Criminal” by Karin Slaughter • “Friends Forever” by Danielle Steel • “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn • “Judgment Call” by J.A. Jance • “Murder on the Half Shelf” by Lorna Barrett • “Nightmare” by Lars Kopler • “Red Velvet Revenge” by Jenn McKinlay • “Sumura’s Garden” by Gail Tsukiyama • “Shine, Shine, Shine” by Lydia Netzer • “Sandcastle Girls” by Christopher Bohjalian • “Summer Nights” by Susan Mallery • “Where We Belong” by Emily Giffin • “Whispers in the Wind” by Lauraine Snelling • “3rd Gate” by Lincoln Child • “Big Sky Mountain” by Linda Lael Miller • “Odd Apocalypse” by Dean Koontz • “Return to Wake Robin” by Marnie O. Mamminga • “Summer Long” by Susan Mallery • “Peril in Paperback” by Kate Carlisle • “Sweet Talk” by Julie Garwood • “Off the Grid” by P.J. Tracy

Adult nonfiction books • “Agent Garbo” by Stephan Talty • “Midnight in Peking” by Paul French • “A Gift from the Sea” by Anne Lindbergh • “Reading Women: A Book Club Guide for Women’s Nonfiction” by Nanci Milone Hill • “Wedding Book” by Mindy Weiss • “Eat Your Roses, Pansies, Lavender & 49 Other Delicious Edible Flowers” by Denise Schriber • “Why Nations Fail” by Acemoglu Daron • “The Johns Hopkins White Papers” volumes one and two • “Dreamland: Adventures in the Science of Sleep” by David K. Randall Young adult books • “Hide and Seek” by Sara Shepard • “Nevermore: the Final Maximum Ride Adventure” by James Patterson

Children’s books • “Dragonbreath” by Ursula Vernon • “Alex’s Challenge” by Melissa J. Morgan • “Rocket Writes a Book” by Tad Hills • “Hide and Seek” by Il Sung Na • “Home in the Cave” by Janet Halfmann • “You Are My Wonders” by Mary Ann Cusimano • “Pluto Visits Earth” by Steve Metzger

DVD • “The Magic School Bus: the Complete Series” (eight DVDs) Audio books • “Close Your Eyes” by Iris Johansen • “I, Michael Bennett” by James Patterson

Hours and information Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information contact the library at 715-866-7697, Web site: webster.wislib.org. Online catalog: merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search.

Festival’s featured artists - Erika Hakmiller and Lynn Bixler

ST. CROIX FALLS – Festival Theatre’s featured artists for the week are actors Erika Hakmiller and Lynn Bixler. Both performed in “Man of La Mancha,” “HONK!” “Sew Good Improv” and “A Class(less) Reunion” in St. Croix Falls this summer. Both are strong singers, actors and teaching artists, and had a chance to use all those skills, plus many more over the summer while participating in the internship and apprentice program at Festival Theatre.

Hakmiller grew up in Cumberland, Maine, and then Fairhope, Ala. An entertainer from a young age, her earliest perf o r m a n c e activities were singing in her school choir. As a youth she also performed at the Children’s Theatre of Maine.

Followng her flair for performing into high school and then college, Hakmiller has had a variety of schooling over the past Erika Hakmiller three years before finding her way to Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa where she is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Art in musical theater. Prior to landing in Iowa, Hakmiller studied acting at Adelphi University, New York, and playwriting at Playwrights Horizon and Marymount Manhattan College, New York.

It was just this past year that Hakmiller moved from New York City to Des Moines, Iowa. In her first semester at Drake University she was cast as Rhonda and Gayle in a student-directed production of “Almost, Maine.” Being a musical theater student, Hakmiller was drawn to the music in “Man of La Mancha,” and “HONK!” “I am incredibly excited I got the chance to sing such fun and crazy songs with all of my new friends,” she commented.

Having enjoyed her multiple roles in “HONK!” and her prisoner and innkeeper roles in “Man of La Mancha,” Hakmiller just might count several of her summer roles as some new favorites.

Prior to her summer in St. Croix Falls, she cited Miss Hannigan in “Annie, Jr.” and Nerissa in “The Merchant of Venice” as two favorite roles from her past.

While her first passion is musical theater, Hakmiller also has a deep connection to Shakespeare. She spent some time prior to moving to Iowa studying the Bard at The School of Cinema and Performing Arts and Roger Manix Studio, both in New York City. She also hopes she has an opportunity to work on a Shakespeare production soon.

Being in theater often yields interesting experiences and stories. When Hakmiller was asked to share one from her developing career, she recalled an occasion in her youth. When she was 10, she was cast in an original production titled “Lion Hunting on Munjoy Hill,” which told the story of immigrants moving to Maine in the early 1900s and facing racism in Portland. Hakmiller played a miscellaneous bully. “After a bit of family research, I discovered that generations ago, a relative on my mom’s side of the family was a part of an Irish gang during that time,” explained Hakmiller.

“He went by the name of ‘Scrapper.’

When I told my director, she incorporated the research into the show and I became Scrapper. It was great to not only be able to portray a relative onstage but to influence an original production.”

“Erika is an actor who makes things look and feel simple,” said Danette Olsen, executive director at Festival. “She calmly approaches scene work, and each show has a focused attitude, all while making it seem so natural, which is a challenge with the roles we put her in.

When the innkeeper dubs Quixote ‘Knight of the Woeful Countenance,’ I am always so happy to be in the audience watching Erika’s transition from busy, cautious Innkeeper to an enthusiastic supporter.” When not focusing in at the theater or doing homework, Hakmiller enjoys antiquing. She also collects teapots and other tea accessories. “I love tea tasting and have a pretty crazy collection of flavors,” described Hakmiller.

Another new actor in Festival’s internship and apprenticeship program is the recently graduated Lynn Bixler.

Bixler grew up in Brooklyn Park, Minn. Her earliest performance was as a 3-year-old “dancer,” bopping around the stage and attempting an occasional plié while music was playing and parents took pictures.

Bixler finished Lynn Bixler her studies at UM-Morris in June, and received degrees in English and theater arts. Aside from finishing up school and planning her next steps, this last year found Bixler busy acting as Reno in “Anything Goes,” and directing a production of “Medea” at UM-Morris.

Coming to Festival Theatre had Bixler excited to meet and become a part of the theater’s community. A people person, she was eager to meet everyone and to work with the cast and crew, and get to know the community they were working in.

Bixler has played a number of memorable roles, but a few favorites from the past have been Reno in “Anything Goes,” Margaux in “Art,” Antigone in “Antigone,” and Titania in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” This summer she performed as Antonia in “Man of La Mancha,” and Ida in “HONK!” She also participates and performs in improv and the original devised theater piece, “A Class(less) Reunion.”

An exciting story from Bixler’s theater life found her stranded in costume. “On the way to a Fringe Festival performance, I got a flat tire in the middle of a highway in the middle of Minneapolis,” recounted Bixler. “It was my first flat, so I had no idea what to do, and I couldn’t have done anything anyway because I was in costume! Everything turned out fine, but I always wondered what other drivers thought when they saw me there, although, it could have been even more interesting. I could have been wearing my second costume: a full, poofy princess dress.”

Also working as a teaching artist with Festival this summer, Bixler’s ultimate goal is to go into theater education. “I feel that theater has so much to offer children. In the fall, I am really excited to be going to India to teach theater classes through a program called Artists Striving to End Poverty,” said Bixler. “She is a great performer, and a strong teacher.

She leads by a very focused example, and ignites strong work ethic in cast mates and youth,” said Jaclyn Johnson, associate artistic director. “Her focused attention and can-do attitude has been an incredible addition to our casts and company this summer.” Olsen added, “Lynn is so focused in rehearsal and performance, she is just one of those performers that is as equally a joy to work with as she is to watch. Plus, the purity of her singing voice always brings tingles!”

Bixler and Hakmiller can both be seen onstage in “Man of La Mancha,” through Saturday, Aug. 18. Improv shows close on the 17th, and ticketing information can be found by contacting the box office at 715-483-3387 or at festivaltheatre.org.

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WHS Class of 1962

The Webster High School Class of 1962 celebrated their 50th class reunion at the Pour House in Siren on July 20. Eighteen classmates, plus spouses, attended. Five decades of reuniting and old times were discussed. Scott Campbell was the class chairperson for the event. Terry Kringle spent hours locating classmates addresses and provided an updated class roster. The highlight of the afternoon was viewing Terry’s film of the 1962 class picnic at Meenon Park and the class graduation ceremony. Steve and Bonnie Holter were instrumental in reserving the Pour House and contacting classmates. Alice and Chuck Hersant provided table decorations. Class members shown (kneeling, L to R): Mary (Danielson) Rubenzer and LaVerne Nack. Steve Holter, Judy (Armstrong) Hollenack, Alice (Radke) Hersant and Ruth Ann (Nowak) Peterson. Standing: Nels Koerper, Fern (Hughes) Gomulak, Kathy (Snelson) Skjeveland, Judy (Gomulak) Hopkins, Frances Ann (O’Brien) Gates, Valerie (Bremer) Knipfer, Terry Kringle, Pete Harmon, Scott Campbell, Carol (Long) Harmon, Wesley Steeg and Gary Garbe. - Photo submitted

State Patrol Law Of The Month

Intersection crashes can be prevented by obeying traffic signals

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SPOONER — Crashes at intersections cause approximately 20 percent of all traffic deaths nationwide each year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

“Whether traveling on rural roads or city streets, drivers must be cautious and focused at intersections to prevent crashes,” says Capt. Jeff Frenette of the Wisconsin State Patrol Northwest Region. “There are many complex movements at intersections with vehicles entering, crossing and exiting at different points. If drivers disregard the traffic controls by failing to stop completely at a red light or stop sign, they endanger themselves and others. Crashes at intersections cause many deaths and serious injuries because vehicles often are hit in the side where there is less protection for drivers and passengers.”

Failing to obey a red light, stop sign or other traffic control device at an intersection is not only dangerous, it’s expensive.

A violation for failing to stop completely for a traffic signal, sign or marking costs $175.30 with three demerit points assessed on the driver’s record, according to state law. Committing a second offense within a year costs $213.10 with another three points.

“The key to preventing intersection crashes is quite simple,” says Frenette. “Drivers must keep an alert eye on traffic moving into, through and out of the intersection. They also must obey all traffic signals and signs.

Drivers should make it a habit to stop completely on red and not race through a yellow light to beat a red light. At a yellow light, drivers must stop unless they’re so close to the intersection that they can’t stop safely. Traffic engineering has improved the safety of intersections, so now it’s up to drivers do their part.”

— from WSP

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Frederic royalty

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Frederic royalty made one of their final summer appearances at the annual Charles E. Lewis Days parade last Sunday, Aug. 12. Shown are Miss Frederic Kendra Mossey, First Princess Christa White, Second Princess Larissa Houtari, Little Miss Laura Hill and Little Princesses Kendall Lilehaug and Grace Nelson. - Photo by Ruby Peterson

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Rain Or Shine

Jeff Leonard (L) hands Diamond Collision owner Mike Sperry a check for $150. The money will be donated to the Webster Fire Department. Leonard is a paintless dent repair specialist who set up a booth at the Gandy Dancer Days car show in Webster. He gave demonstrations of his technique and even repaired a few dents on vehicles. Those who had dents repaired Saturday made a donation to the fire department in lieu of a repair bill. It was a winning situation for the fire department and the customer. Leonard’s only compensation, he said, was satisfaction of giving to a cause. - photo submitted

Carnival & Rib Fest

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Webb Lake

It took him a few throws, but this young man finally hit the bulleye, sending Greg Main (photo at right) into the cold water at the annual Carnival and Rib Fest, sponsored by the Webb Lake Area Men’s Club and The Main Store. The festivities Saturday, Aug. 11, included children, teen and adult games at the fire hall, including pony rides, bumper cars, tours of the Webb Lake Fire Department and more.

Photos by Gary King

LEFT: Charlie Burns, owner of Charlies Lumberjack in Webb Lake, served up ribs at the annual carnival and rib fest in Webb Lake on Saturday, Aug. 11. The fest featured Webb Lake restaurants and offered a serving of ribs for a special rib fest price.

ABOVE: Tours of the Webb Lake Fire Department’s trucks and fire hall as part of the activities last Saturday.

- Photos by Gary King

Pony rides, bumper cars, dunk tank, balloon darts and more are part of the annual Carnival and Rib Fest at Webb Lake. The celebration drew hundreds to the fire hall last Saturday, Aug. 11.

Charles E. Lewis Days 2012

Grand Marshal LaVonne Smith brought her smile and candy to this year’s Charles E. Lewis Days parade, Sunday, Aug. 11.

Joe, a big golden Lab, rode in the cab of one of the Alden Excavating trucks, driven by Pat Alden.

Lewis

Members of American Legion Post 396 of Indian Creek led the 33rd-annual Charles E. Lewis Days parade, Sunday afternoon, Aug. 11.

Finding just the perfect spot from which to watch the Charles E. Lewis Days parade with her grandmother was this young girl (photo at left). At right, the tractor Bill Skow built was a popular entry in Sunday’s parade.

Photos by Gary King

The annual Charles E. Lewis Days parade on Sunday, Aug. 12, was a perfect opportunity for a family gathering at the home of Mark and Lorraine McClay, whose home is located right on Main Street. Those in the photo (not necessarily in order) include Charlie and David Lindberg and their parents, Joe and Tammy, Judy Mravik, Lorraine McClay, Ruth Lenz, Amy Lenz and her fiance Scott, Craig Lenz and Mark McClay.

Charles E. Lewis Days 2012

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The trout fish pond remains a popular attraction of Charles E. Lewis Days. Kennedy Alseth (photo at left) got serious as she attempted to catch one of the two dozen trout swimming in the manmade pond. The pond is sponsored by Boy Scout Pack 128 of Frederic, which uses the proceeds for its activities throughout the year.

Larry Peterson of rural Frederic, Sue Morgan of Luck and Bruce Paulson of Clam Falls performed at the gospel tent at Charles E. Lewis days. Other performers included the Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church band and Glory Train, a well-known area gospel band.

Photos by Gary King

Waiting for the parade to start, and the candy to be tossed, was an exercise in patience for this young parade-goer.

Sometimes you can make your own parade, and this minibike saw a few miles put on it throughout the streets of Lewis during Charles E. Lewis Days this past weekend, Aug. 11 and 12.

LEFT: Dale Johnson, aka Frederic’s police chief, did his part to promote Tammi’s Wildlife Rescue and Wellness Center Inc. of Frederic Johnson’s wife, Sue, is a veterinarian at the center.

Vehicles on display for Lewis Days

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Tractors - some well over a half-century old and still running - were on display at Charles E. Lewis Days in Lewis on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11 and 12.

LEFT: A young man couldn’t resist trying out the driver’s seat of a 1942 Farmall owned by Randy and Robin Peterson of Lewis. The original owner of the tractor was Robin’s grandfather, Carl Hula of Irving, Mich.

BELOW: One of the Ford tractors on display featured this emblem signifying it was a Golden Jubilee Model - 1953 - a special edition produced by Ford during its 50th year.

RIGHT: A classic International Harvester dubbed “Marty.”

Dozens of classic and antique tractors were on display as part of Charles E. Lewis Days.

Photos by Gary King

Jerry Lehmberg of Frederic displayed his 1947 Ford coupe at the Northwest Wisconsin Car Club’s car show on Saturday, Aug. 11.

BELOW: At first glance this 1972 Suzuki LJ20 looked like a jeep, but smaller. Melissa McLain of Frederic showed the vehicle.

Scott McLain’s 1948 Federal Motor truck drew second glances at the Northwest Wisconsin Car Club’s fourth-annual car show held Aug. 11 at the Sundown Saloon on Hwy. 35 in Lewis as part of the 33rd-annual Charles E. Lewis Days. The truck sports a custom paint job on the gas tank (photo below). Dozens of classic autos and trucks, including an orange 1950s Chevy (right), were on display at the show.

Luck food pantry is on the move

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Volunteers from across the community help relocate Loaves and Fishes

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — We’ve all heard the saying that it takes a village to raise a child, but Vivian Brahmer knows it also takes a village to build a food shelf.

Brahmer is the coordinator of Loaves and Fishes, an interfaith food pantry that has been in Luck for 13 years. Those years were spent in partnership with Luck Mutual Insurance, which provided space in the back of its building for the food shelf.

“Luck Mutual has graciously helped us with our mission to feed the community,” said Brahmer. But the insurance company is now in the fortunate position of needing to expand, she said, and Loaves and Fishes is moving on to a new partnership.

“We found a new home in the old DBS Hall, now owned by the Luck Lions Club,” she said. Members of the Lions

Karen Johnson, a regular volunteer at Loaves and Fishes.

Members of Luck Lions Club and Knights of Columbus worked together on the ramp and railing into the new Loaves and Fishes food pantry, located at the Lions Hall on First Street.

From left are volunteers Bill Perron and Sam Adrian, Luck Lion Jerry Spies and Mike Bauer of the Knights of Columbus. – Photos submitted unless otherwise noted

Club, volunteers from Loaves and Fishes, and people representing a number of different organizations have banded together to make the changes needed at the Luck Lions Hall to accommodate the food shelf.

“The back room was open to anyone who rented the hall,” Brahmer said. “We had to construct a wall in the back room because all of our food would be there.”

Sherman Lillie, a volunteer with the ambulance service, Salvation Army, Red Cross and other organizations, supervised the work project. Along with Brent Hostrup of Luck and Jim Meyer of Frederic Lions, he put up the dividing wall.

“They constructed the wall,” said Brahmer, “and then Mike Bauer with the Knights of Columbus of Balsam Lake got

a bunch of guys together. They drywalled and mudded the wall.” Sam Adrian, Bill Perron and Jerry Webber were among those that helped.

While waiting for the mudding to dry, members of the Luck Lions Club and Knights of Columbus constructed a ramp and railing at the public entrance to the food pantry, located on the south side of the building. Randy from Luck Lumber brought the materials over using a forklift.

Loaves and Fishes volunteers helped Lillie prime and paint the entire back wall, including the new wall. Two of these volunteers, Karen Johnson and Clarence LaTourneau, are from Laketown Lutheran.

Brahmer, who also helped paint, is a member at St. Peter’s Lutheran.

“It really was a group effort,” she said.

Clients are already being informed that the move will take place at the end of August. Much of the food will be moved to

Clarence LaTourneau took some time to help paint in the back room where Loaves and Fishes Interfaith Food Pantry will soon be located. LaTourneau’s wife volunteers at the food pantry.

the new location on Wednesday, Aug. 29, using Anne and Dean Yourchuck’s trailer.

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl of Laketown Lutheran and First Lutheran of Cushing plans to round up some student help.

After the Thursday, Aug. 30, food-shelf distribution from the Luck Mutual building, the remainder of the food will be moved to the new location. Judy and Ole Randall of Bone Lake Lutheran will be helping with this final move.

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 4, Loaves and Fishes will be providing food out of the Luck Lions building.

“We were sorry to leave Luck Mutual because they’ve been so good to us,” Brahmer said, “but I think this is going to be a good fit.”

Loaves and Fishes serves the people in the Luck and Unity school districts. It is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Vo l u n t e e r s Mike Bauer of the Knights of Columbus and Sam Adrian.

Vivian Brahmer, coordinator for Loaves and Fishes food pantry, helps with the priming and painting. “This was a group effort,” she said. “It takes a village!”

From left, Jerry Webber and Mike Bauer, both of the Knights of Columbus, and Sherman Lillie work on the new wall in the Luck Lions Hall.

The entrance to the new Loaves and Fishes is located on the south side of the Luck Lions Hall, by Fort Luck Park. — Photo by Mary Stirrat

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Shopko holds grand opening in Spooner

Shopko held their grand opening for their Spooner Hometown Store on Thursday, Aug. 9. People came early to take advantage of the sales and to be part of the grand-opening ceremony. — Photos by Larry Samson

Taylor and Nicholas Eiche took advantage of the back-to-school specials at the Shopko grand opening to load up on schools supplies. With only three weeks left before the starting of school, their summer vacation from school is coming to an end.

The Shopko Hometown Foundation donated $2,500 to the Spooner High School. Accepting the check is assistant high school Principal Julie Stephens, and student council members Tori Boss and Mariah Schultz. Store manager Terri Van Guilder presented the check on behalf of Shopko Hometown.

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Spooner Chamber of Commerce President Jamie Morales (L) and Spooner Mayor Gary Cuskey pose with Shopko store manager Terri Van Guilder (C).

Gandy Dancer Days bike winner Keena, 11, from Bemidji, Minn., was one of the lucky bike winners at the annual Gandy Dancer Days celebration in Webster this past weekend, Aug. 11 and 12..

Keena was visiting grandparents in the Webster area. See more photos of the Gandy Dancer Days celebration elsewhere in this issue. Photo by Sherill Summer

CHURCH NEWS

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Baptism at Siren Methodist

Church youth take part in mission project

WEBSTER/A & H - The youth of Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, located at A&H, in Webster, spent months raising money to go on mission trips. They held pancake breakfasts, sold calendars, note cards, notepaper and wreaths. They finally reached their goal. This enabled 10 children, along with chaperones, to go on two different mission trips.

Five children between 10 and 12 went to Minneapolis. They stayed at a church in Golden Valley, Minn. Their projects included working at Feed My Starving Children, doing yard work for an elderly couple and picking up trash at Como Park.

Five young adults ages 13 and older went to Fort Collins, Colo. They stayed at Christ Center Community Church. Their projects included working with developmentally disabled children and adults,

working at a care center, cleaning and doing yard work for an elderly couple, working at a horse therapy ranch, and yard work and cleaning at government housing and several other community projects in the area.

These 10 young people and youth from other churches across the USA truly made a difference in many people’s lives this summer with their commitment to mission work.

If you would like to be a part of the youth program at Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, please call 715-635-7791; Sunday school for ages 4 - 12 or confirmation starts Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. The Wednesday after-school program starts on Sept. 19.

The school buses from both Webster and Spooner schools deliver the children to the church. All are welcome. - submitted

On Sunday, Aug. 12, the Siren Methodist Church celebrated the baptism of Daniel Girard with parents, Matt and Dionne Girard. The community of faith came together to witness and welcome Daniel with open arms into the body of Christ, family of God. The congregation covenanted with Daniel to support him with love throughout his life. Pastor Tom Cook is shown performing the baptism. - Photo submitted

Piece Makers present quilts to Blodgetts

ABOVE & BELOW: Ten youth from Lakeside Community Lutheran Church took part in mission projects recently, under the guidance of chaperones. - Photos submitted

On Sunday, Aug. 5, the Piece Makers group at Siren United Methodist Church presented quilts they have made to Denny and Barb Blodgett of Interfaith Caregivers. The quilts will be given as gifts through Christmas for Kids and also when requested they are given to parents of newborn babies. Shown (L to R): Denny and Barb Blodgett, Shirley Bloom, Darlene Jackson, Rose Nelson, Carol Titel and Jan Carlson. - Photo submitted

Eternal

perspectives Sally Bair

Things that surround

One of the most beautiful spots in North America is the area near Hyder, Alaska. As my husband, grandsons and I approached the town in our motor home one summer, we found ourselves completely surrounded by majestic, snowcapped mountains. We drove up one of those mountains along a steep, narrow, rocky road that brought on a few white knuckles, and a wheezing cough from our vehicle. But it was worth the effort. We viewed an endless

panorama of mountain peaks across the narrow valley. We also had a glimpse of several abandoned gold mines, evidenced by their weathered shacks along and below the edge of the road. And the trip upward brought us closer and closer to a huge glacier on the next mountain. What a sight!

There was one thing wrong with that unforgettable place, however. Almost everything seemed to be in shadow. Among all those mountains there was simply not enough room for the sun to cast its rays except at midday when it shone straight overhead. For a brief time then, some of the shadows retreated. I can imagine how dark the winter days are there, when the sun strides across the sky at such a low angle that direct light cannot reach most places. One would have to climb a mountain in order to see the shine of the sun.

Isn’t that how it is with us, sometimes – when the shadows of life keep us in the dark? There is a song

of worship that goes, “When the things that surround become shadows in the light of you … I worship you.” We all face mountains in our lives – illness and pain, death and divorce, rejection and unmet needs. Those mountains seem insurmountable. Others are deceptively positive – riches, popularity, recognition … but they can impede our spiritual growth.

The light of God’s love can shrink our mountains into a tiny puddle of shadow at our feet. Jesus said that if we have even a little faith, we can move mountains. All it takes is a small leap of faith, and then we will reach his light. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13) Lord, give us the strength to remove the mountains from our lives that are preventing us from making spiritual headway and from worshiping you with our whole heart and soul. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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OBITUARIES

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Donald A. Johnson

Donald A. Johnson, 90, resident of Frederic and Trade Lake, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2012.

Donald was born Feb. 21, 1922, to Enoch and Arvida Johnson the Town of Trade Lake. At 2-1/2 years old he moved to the Bass Lake Community. He attended Bass Lake School and graduated from Grantsburg High School.

Donald was united in marriage to Clarice Rhom in Minneapolis on June 10, 1949. To this union two children were born, Daniel and John. They raised two foster children, Phillip Johnson and Cyndee Johnson-LaForge. They made their home in the Bass Lake Community where they farmed.

He was a member of the Trade Lake Baptist Church and was active in the church work. He was on the town board of Trade Lake for 18 years.

On March 26, 1993, he married Elvira Graves.

Donald is survived by three sons, Daniel Johnson of Florida, John Johnson and wife Candy and Phillip Johnson and wife Debbie, both of rural Grantsburg; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two stepsons, Dennis (Keiko) Graves of Luck, Michael (Patricia) Graves of Frederic; stepdaughter, Sandra Chouinard of Grantsburg; stepgrandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; sister, Catherine Odell and husband John; two sisters-in-law, ElRose Johnson of Grantsburg and Elaine Palmer of Michigan; numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Clarice Johnson; second wife, Elvira Johnson; daughter, Cyndee LaForge; brother, Paul Johnson; granddaughter, Katrina Johnson; and stepson, Patrick Graves.

Funeral services were held at the Trade Lake Baptist Church on Friday, Aug. 10, with the Rev. Merrill Olson officiating. Music was provided by organist Kathy Lexen and soloist Penny Bistrom. Visitation was held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic on Thursday, Aug. 9.

Donald was laid to rest at Union Cemetery following the service. Pallbearers assisting were Jim Johnson, Andy LaForge, Scott Johnson, Chris Johnson, Brent Johnson and Zach Graves.

Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com. Please continue to check this Web site for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475.

Rowe Funeral Home, Frederic, was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Vernon Rohde

Vernon H. Rohde, 83, Spooner, passed away on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at the Spooner Health System.

Vernon Herman Rohde was born Jan. 1, 1929, in the Town of Maple Plain, Barron County, the son of Herman and Dagny (Jensen) Rohde. He was born at home on the farm, and his grandmother acted as the midwife. He was raised and attended school in Shell Lake before going to work for his family on the farm. Vern took a job at Lamperts in Shell Lake for a short time before following his Uncle Henry out east to Pennsylvania where they worked on pipelines. Vern moved to Virginia, Minn., where he went to work in the taconite mines where he learned how to operate heavy machinery. On Oct. 11, 1958, Vernon was joined in marriage to Carol Elizabeth Chase at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Spooner. Vernon went to work for a boat factory in Shell Lake before taking a position with Indianhead Floral Shop as a grower. His gift of gardening served him well in this new role. In 1983, Vernon began as a custodian for the Spooner School System and kept this position until his retirement in 1994. While Vernon was working full-time jobs in the Shell Lake and Spooner areas, he would also work as a Wards and Sears delivery person.

Vernon was an avid fisherman and enjoyed taking the children and grandchildren fishing. After retirement he was a meticulous gardener and groundskeeper around the house. He enjoyed bowling, dancing and playing cards with family and friends. He was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Spooner.

Vernon is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol; one daughter, Jeannett (Dennis) Love of Rockland; two granddaughters, Kali Ellen and Krista Jean Love; one brother, Erling (Elinor) Rohde of Rice Lake; three sisters, Mildred Wilder-Erickson of Frederic; Beverly (James) Cuskey of San Antonio, Texas, Joyce Sutherland of Waukesha; one aunt, Gladys Fischer of Lewis; many nieces and nephews; and “adopted” daughter, Tammy Ostermann of Spooner, and her children.

Vernon was preceded in death by his parents and one son, David Rohde.

A memorial service celebrating Vernon’s life was held Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Dahl Funeral Home in Spooner with Father Bob Rodgers officiating.

Online condolences may be left at dahlfh.com.

Ralph Lumley

Ralph Lumley, 87, Spooner, passed away on Sunday, Aug.12, 2012, at the Benedictine Living Community, Spooner. Ralph Morgan Lumley was born on Feb. 19, 1925, to Henry and Margaret Lumley in Gadsden, Ala. When he was still young, the family moved up to Chattanooga, Tenn.

Ralph enlisted into the Marines and served our country during World War II. He was a member of the Fourth Marine Division and hit the beach of Iwo Jima on his 20th birthday. In total, he served the Marines for nine years and was awarded a Purple Heart. After WWII, Ralph returned to Chattanooga, married and had his first son, Cecil. He also helped raise four stepchildren, Ruby, Kenny, Virginia and Billie Jo. The family eventually moved to Chicago, Ill., where Ralph worked as a mechanic. Years later, Ralph would fall in love with the north woods of Wisconsin and move to the Spooner area.

He also met Kay Durand, and they would marry and have a son, Rob. Kay passed away in 2002. Ralph enjoyed traveling, the outdoors and visiting with his friends and family.

Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Kay; brothers, Robert and Cecil; and his stepchild, Kenny. He is survived by his sons, Cecil (Mary) and Rob (Molly); three stepchildren Ruby, Virginia and Billie Jo; sister Jean; grandchildren, Jennifer (Patrick) and Jonathan; greatgrandchild, Jack; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, with Pastor Jack Starr officiating. Interment was at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner. Pallbearers were Wally Stellrecht, Wes Stellrecht, Bob “Jim” Single, Matt Meyer, Al Moore and Paul Schall. Online condolences can be made at scalzo-taylor.com.

The family appreciates all the Spooner Nursing Home and the Veterans Affairs Administration did for Ralph.

Gladys L. (Harmon) Richter

Gladys L. (Harmon) Richter, 83, Frederic, passed away at the family farm Aug. 12, 2012.

Gladys was born on Jan. 17, 1929, the fourth child of Clem and Sarah Harmon who owned a milking shorthorn dairy farm east of Grantsburg on CTH D. Gladys graduated from Grantsburg High School and then met and married Richard Richter in 1947 when he returned from the Navy after WWII. They then bought a dairy farm in West Sweden where they raised five children and farmed for 60-plus years.

Gladys was actively involved in all aspects of dairy farming, but milking her cows, raising her calves and driving her favorite “turtle” tractor to rake hay was at the top of her list.

Gladys raised a huge vegetable garden each year along with her children and grandchildren. She also kept several flower gardens. She experimented with bees growing several species of fruit trees and harvesting large crops of delicious strawberries and raspberries. She also painted wildlife, flowers and worked on carpentry projects for the family.

Gladys also enjoyed hunting deer, elk and moose, always looking forward to the hunting seasons in the fall and traveling west and north with family to hunt the “big” game.

Gladys also kept her hunting skills up to date in the offseasons by keeping the fence lines clear of predators that were threatening her poultry population.

Gladys and Richard celebrated their 50th anniversary with family, friends and neighbors, both being semiretired from the dairy farm, but still raising beef cattle.

They enjoyed spending time together and with family, still traveling to Colorado to hunt until Richard passed in 2001.

Gladys continued living at the farm, enjoying her flowers and birds and spending time and traveling with family, friends and neighbors until she completed the passing of the family farmlands onto her grandsons.

Gladys is survived by her son, Jerry (Linda) Richter; and daughters, Judy Chouinard, Janet Hughes, Joan (Tony) Hochstetler and Jill (Don) Murphy; grandsons, Jason Richter, Joe (Beth) Chouinard, Scott Chouinard, Jamie Hughes, Shannon (Michelle) Ladehoff, Joshua (Bridget) Ladehoff, Perry and Anthony (Angie) Hochstetler and Dan (Daria) Murphy; granddaughters, Heidi (Rick) Stevens, Samantha (Chad) Ottem, Jackie (Joe) Coen, Angie Greiner and Jennie Murphy; also 12 great-granddaughters, five great-grandsons, two greatgreat-granddaughters, one great-great-grandson along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard, brothers Curtis and Leroy, sister Edith Oberg and a granddaughter, Cheri Hughes.

All family, friends and neighbors are invited to a celebration of Gladys’ life. This celebration will be held at Coon Lake Park in Frederic, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Family is requesting no memorial gifts, please.

Rudy Melin

Rudy Melin, 92, died at his home in the Town of Trade Lake, Burnett County, on Aug. 10, 2012.

Frederick Rudolph “Rudy” Melin was born Nov. 27, 1919, on the family farm in the Town of Laketown, Polk County. He was the sixth of 10 children born to Gust and Adelia (Peterson ) Melin. He grew up on the family farm and attended Alabama grade school through eighth grade and the Frederic High School for two years.

Rudy was united in marriage to Virginia Ballard on May 14, 1959, in Frederic. They lived their life on the family farm where they raised their two children, Karrie and David.

Rudy enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He grew up working with his family on the farm and spending time with their extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. As he grew older, he and his siblings liked to dance and socialize at the local gathering spots.

After he was married, he enjoyed his family life and spent his time attending his children’s activities. He served as a 4-H softball coach and helped with the building of the softball field in Atlas. He also served on the Atlas United Methodist Church council. In his later years, he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He attended all of their programs, plays, concerts, county fair activities and sporting events as long as he was able. He especially enjoyed their softball and football games.

Rudy enjoyed being a farmer and living his life on the farm. He continued to drive tractor and help out with the fieldwork until he was 88.

Rudy is survived by his wife, Virginia; daughter, Karrie Melin Swenson and husband Steve; son, David and wife Julie; four grandchildren, Nate Melin, Hannah Melin, Abby Swanson and husband Kyle, and Erik Swenson; sister, Mildred Lundgren and husband John; brother, Charles and wife Dorothy; nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Alice Gustafson, Eunice Asper, Ethel Anderson, Myrtle Cooper and Irene Anderson; brothers, Harold Melin and Wilbur Melin.

Memorial services were held at the Atlas United Methodist Church in Atlas on Wednesday, Aug. 15 with the Rev. Carolyn Saunders officiating. Musicians were pianist Ronda Haley and soloist Pete Peterson.

Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com or wicremationcenter.com. Please continue to check these Web sites for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Rose A. Churchill

Rose A. (Taylor) Churchill, 69, a resident of the Town of LaFollette, passed away on Aug. 6, 2012, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minn., after a sudden illness.

Rose was born Jan. 22, 1943, to Tresa (Taylor) Villebrun and George Morrow Sr. in Hayward.

Rose earned a degree in liberal arts and Native American studies from the LCO College. Rose also made the dean’s list at Mt. Scenario College in Ladysmith. Rose enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and rummaging. Her most joyful times were spent with her grandchildren.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents; son Francis Gene “Beeb” Reynolds Jr., sisters Darlene and Carol Morrow.

Rose is survived by her son Robert Reynolds; adopted son, Derek Churchill; her daughters, Debra and Selena Reynolds; grandchildren, Natasha, Brent, Sean, Raymond, Shaleah, Nathaniel, Makayla, Jimmy and Rachel; great-grandchildren, Crystal, Dominick, Ailah, Nevaeh, Jaidon, Kadynce and Miley; and those she loved as her own, Michelle, Damien, Jacory and Rylan; brothers, George and Bill; sister, Luann; Marion and Wanda, who were like sisters; along with nieces, nephews, other family and friends that will miss her deeply. Rest in peace Mom, we love you.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at the Hertel Tribal Center with Lewis Taylor officiating. Interment was held at the Sand Lake Cemetery. Casket bearers were George Reynolds Jr., Christopher Breeden, Elmer “J” Emery Jr., Travis Buck, Gary Stoner and Mark Stoner. Honorary casket bearers were Sonny Tyler, Dan Good, Braton “Buzz” Churchill, Justin Decorah, Preston Decorah, Johnny Bearheart, Jordan “JD” Decorah, Leonard “Babe” Butler, Myron Belisle, Duane Emery and Buck Zehner. Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com

OBITUARIES

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Thomas “Tom” Kegel

Thomas “Tom” Kegel, 61, Siren, passed away on Aug. 5, 2012, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn.

Tom was born on April 11, 1951, to Maurice and Ruth Kegel in Milwaukee. He was raised in Milwaukee and worked for the city of Milwaukee for many years before moving to Siren in 1993 where he worked at the Hole in the Wall Casino until retiring.

On July 9, 1969, he was united in marriage with Rosalind Taylor in Milwaukee. Tom enjoyed being outside watching nature and reading his books, but most of all he loved to spend time with his family.

Tom is preceded in death by his wife, Rosalind TaylorKegel; parents; grandson, Lamar Alloway; brother, David Kegel; and sister, Virginia “Ginny” Mayek.

He is survived by his children, Cassandra (Bill) Alloway, Michael Kegel, Theresa Kegel, Taylor Kegel and Ross Kegel; grandchildren, Destinee, Courtney, Catrina, Christina, Christian, Nathan, Austin, Bailey, Dylan, Noah, Marcus, Jaslin and Nyomi; great-grandchildren, Aviyanah, Amiracle and Alvin; brothers, Michael (Val) Kegel and John (Pat) Kegel; sisters, Patricia (Dennis) Blundon and Ruth (Darryl) Gregory; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, Aug. 9, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Bartlett Everson Sr., Bartlett Everson Jr. and Gary LeMieux. Online condolences can be made at swedbergtaylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Ernest Carpenter

Ernest “Cap” Carpenter, 88, a lifelong resident of Danbury, died on Aug. 11, 2012, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minn.

Cap was born on Dec. 7, 1923, in Danbury, to parents Ernest and Mary (Revor) Carpenter. He attended school in Danbury and in 1941 served in the CCC Camp until he went to Backus, Minn., to work for Otto Harmon in the wood industry. He met his wife, Leona Beggs, there and they were married on Aug. 20, 1944. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 until 1946. After being honorably discharged they moved to Danbury where six children were born to them, Nancy, Michael, Janice, Jeanne, Joanne and Patti. He was employed by M.G. Astleford Construction for 17 years and the Burnett County Highway Department for 20 years as a heavy-equipment operator.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman and also a lifetime member of the Sportsmen’s Club, NRA and the Danbury United Methodist Church, serving wherever and whenever needed. Cap had a passion for woodworking which led him to build 15 cedar-strip canoes over the years. He and Leona also finished wild rice for many people in the community for several years. He also served on the Town of Swiss Town Board.

He is survived by his children, son Mike (Michelle) of Princeton, Idaho; daughters, Nancy Strong of Barron, Jeanne Payer of Danbury and Patti Carpenter of Danbury; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Leona; daughters, Jo Carpenter and Jan Ganglehoff.

A memorial service for Ernest “Cap” Carpenter will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Danbury United Methodist Church with Pastors Gil White and Tom Cook officiating. Music will be provided by organist Diane Gravesen and the combined choir of the Danbury and Webster United Methodist churches. Visitation will be at the Church on Thursday from 10 – 11 a.m.

To sign an online guest book, please visit dahlfh.com

Randel (Randy) Manthie

Randel (Randy) Manthie, 62, Grantsburg, died Aug. 10, 2012. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 at 1 p.m., at the Grace Baptist Church, Grantsburg.

A full obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

In Loving Memory of Roy D. Radke Jennie C. Radke

Marjorie Ann Pursel (Larson), a resident of Danbury, died peacefully early Sunday morning, July 29, 2012. Her daughter Kathleen and grand-dog, Attie, were with her.

A memorial service for Marjorie will be held with her family and friends on Saturday morning, Aug. 18, 2012, at her home on Tanda Lake.

Marjorie was born in Bloomfield Neb., on Aug. 21, 1930, to Rose Agnes Larson (Levy) and Melvin Gustav Larson. Marjorie grew up and lived in Wausa, Neb., and attended Wausa public schools. After graduating from Wausa High School in 1948, Marjorie attended two years at Wayne State Teachers College, then returned to Knox County and taught in three one-room rural schoolhouses.

Even though Marjorie loved teaching, when a friend from Wausa suggested the big city life in California would be an exciting change from teaching school, Marjorie moved to San Francisco, a city that she loved. She lived and worked downtown and enjoyed each day commuting on foot to her job as an executive secretary for the president of an advertising agency. It was in the San Francisco Bay at a dance in the USN Enlisted Men’s Club at Treasure Island, that she met a handsome young sailor, Harry H. Pursel Jr. Marjorie often said Harry was the best dancer she ever met. They were married a year later, on Dec. 11, 1955, in San Francisco.

Marjorie used her secretarial skills to support her and Harry, as he completed his degree at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. The couple lived near the ocean in the town of Avila Beach, which Marjorie loved. Harry’s career took them to Baltimore, Phoenix and Seattle, where their daughter, Kathleen, was born. The family settled for many years in Ridgecrest, Calif., where Marjorie was a homemaker, mother, and teacher’s aide. They moved to Colorado Springs, Colo., and Morgan Hill and Alameda, Calif., before retiring to the north woods near Danbury, where they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends.

Marjorie loved music, often playing the piano at her Wausa home while her mother, brother and sister sang hymns, and then later at her home in California, helping Kathleen learn to play. Marjorie also loved animals and had many pets, dogs, cats, guinea pigs and ducks, while her daughter was home, and her beloved Kuna and Crawford once she and Harry moved to Wisconsin. She especially loved nature and watching the geese, ducks, loons and songbirds, not the bear, from her easy chair through the family-room window.

Marjorie is survived by her husband, Harry, and their dog, Crawford, Danbury; her daughter, Kathleen, husband, Dale, and grand-dog Attie, Alameda Calif.; her brother, Merle, and wife, Virginia, Yankton, S.D.; sister, Karen, and husband, Jim, Oakland City, Ind.; three nephews, Brad Larson, and Steve and Barry Parker; two nieces, Julie Mudry and Jill Larson; four great-nephews and two great-nieces.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lincoln Township Library Foundation, PO Box 2, Wausa, Nebraska 68786-0002.

Aimee L. Elwell

Aimee Leola Ellis Elwell, 38, Williston, S.C., entered into eternal rest Aug. 3. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Aug. 8, at Dyches Funeral Home Chapel in Barnwell, S.C., with the Rev. Dan White and Rev. Floyd Dukes officiating. Burial followed at the Williston Cemetery.

Born in Spartanburg, S.C., Ms. Elwell was the daughter of Randall Ellis from Siren, currently living in Thailand, and the late Betsilee Youmans. She was a schoolteacher at Dorothy Hines Elementary School in Augusta, Ga. Aimee will always be remembered for her warm smiles and her gift to make people happy. She was always quick to forgive others, demonstrating her Christianity. She is survived by her son, Chance Elwell of North Augusta; her father, Randall Ellis; a half brother, Michael Ellis of Hudson; grandmother, June Youmans of Williston; Chance’s grandparents, Rudy and Jean Elwell of North Augusta, Ga.; grandparents, JL and Sara Doolittle of Modoc, S.C.; Godparents, Donna and Tim Tjader of Siren; honorary surrogate parents, Ron and Lois DeHaan, Grand Rapids, Mich.; aunts, uncles, friends and students. She is preceded in death by her mother, Betsilee Youmans, and her uncle, Neill Youmans. In honor of Aimee, please do a kind deed for someone who is hurting.

Tom Ammend

Tom Ammend, 82, Spooner, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Care Partners Assisted Living.

Thomas Boyd Ammend was born Sept. 14, 1929, in Minneapolis, Minn., to parents Archie and Mildred (Henault) Ammend. After school, Tom served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an MP from 1947-1949 and received an honorable discharge. On Jan. 20, 1951, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Roberts in Minneapolis, Minn. Upon graduating from the Minneapolis School of Business, Tom worked as a salesman of commercial windows and doors which later led to the creation of his own company, Ammend Glass Inc. in St. Paul, Minn. The couple lived and raised their four children in New Brighton, Minn. After Tom’s retirement, they moved to their home on Long Lake, near Stone Lake.

Tom and Marge moved to Spooner in 2005, a few years after Tom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Tom enjoyed laughing with family and friends, and had a diverse range of hobbies including duck hunting, fishing and boating. In later years, he especially enjoyed golf and bowling and he held a lifelong love of music and dancing. He will be remembered as a very kind person, a genuine listener, and was a man of honor and integrity. He enjoyed people and people enjoyed him.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents and brother Richard.

Tom is survived by his wife, Marge, Spooner; children, Steve (Cherie) Ammend, Webster, Bill (Jayne) Ammend, Iron River, Nancy (Kent) Krause, Webster, Dave (Maria) Ammend, Frederic; grandchildren, Christy Ammend, Stephanie (Cory) Swingen, Andrea (Eddie) Erkmanis, Brett Ammend, Joshua (Sabrina) Ammend, Andy (Krista) Everson, Leslie (Jimmy) Leaf, Maddie Ammend; greatgrandchildren, Oliver Swingen, Nora Swingen, Isaiah Ammend; and sister, Barbara (Gerald) Johnson of St. Paul, Minn.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m., at the Spooner United Methodist Church with Pastor Jack Starr officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, at the church from 10-11 a.m. Interment will occur at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery near Spooner with military honors accorded. To leave online condolences, please visit dahlfh.com.

The Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

Elvin Montano

Elvin Earl Montano, 61, Milltown, passed away Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at his home.

Elvin was born Aug. 18, 1950, in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Harry E. and Elaine Moyer Jr. Elvin graduated from Colorado Springs High School.

Soon after graduation, he joined the Army in 1969 and was discharged in 1973 as a Spc.4 helicopter gunner, North Korea. He worked for Smith’s Trucking out of Silom Springs, Ark. He then began working for the city of Silom Springs. He later moved to Palisade, Colo., where he worked for the city of Palisade. Due to poor health, he retired in 2000.

Elvin leaves to celebrate his memory his dad, Alfred Montano from Fruita, Colo.; his mom, Elverna Moyer of Milltown; son, Kristopher Montano of Colorado Spring, Colo.; daughters, Elaina (Jeff) Brown of Shelton, Wash., and Mellisa Mitchel of Shelton, Wash.; brothers, Robert (Carol) Moyer of Clear Lake, Rocky (Jenny) Mountain of Menomonie, Scott (Shiela) Moyer of Forest Lake, Minn.; sisters, Sharon Dunnington of Fruita, Colo., Alfreda (Buddy) Benson of Gallup, N.M., Joyce Moyer of Spooner, Candace (Steve) Neisinger of Snohomish, Wash., and Melody (Alan) Springer of Milltown.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Harry “Duke” Moyer Jr.; mom, Elaine Montano; brothers, Eugene Montano and Duke Richard Moyer.

Private services for Elvin’s family will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16.

Burial will be at Memorial Gardens in Grand Junction, Colo., at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com or wicremationcenter.com. Refer to these Web sites for an updated obituary or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Jan. 13, 1908 - Aug. 10, 1991

Greatly missed by George Radke & family • Margaret Asp & family

389 State Road 70 Grantsburg, WI

715-463-2994

567097 52L

It’s been some time since they passed away, Still we miss them most every day.

On earth they done their best.

With two good parents we were blessed.

567303 52Lp

Feb. 4, 1906 - July 14, 1976

Marjorie Ann Pursel

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Grandparents shouldn’t detract from kids parenting style

Q: I don’t like the way my son and his wife are raising their kids. I don’t want to interfere, but shouldn’t I have a say in what’s good for my own grandchildren?

Juli: There is an excellent chance that your son and daughter-in-law know that you have some concerns about how they’re raising your grandkids. Young parents harbor a lot of doubts of their own and quickly pick up the vibe when a close friend or relative disapproves of their parenting. Your son and his wife are likely to be more defensive and withdrawn from you the more they pick up on your concerns.

Whether or not you realize it, you potentially have a fair amount of influence in their parenting. They may even welcome your perspective and opinion, but only if they first feel safe with you.

Influence is a tricky thing. When you overreach with it, you lose it. A lot of parents and in-laws are too forceful with their opinions and unsolicited advice.

This causes a young couple to distance themselves in order to ward off potential criticism.

Jim Daly

Focus on the Family

Juli Slattery

Your greatest influence is your presence with your son, his wife and children. Even if you never mention your concerns or offer advice, the way you carry yourself, show unconditional love and how you model your character will leave a tremendous impression.

My encouragement to you is to build a trusting relationship, particularly with your daughter-in-law. Find ways that you can genuinely compliment her as a wife and mother, remembering that motherhood can, at times, be an exhausting marathon. Show her that you care about her as a person, and as difficult as it may be, let go of your concerns for now.

The day will come when she is desperate for a word of advice or wisdom. She’s far more likely to seek you out if you have built a trusting relationship than if she feels threatened by your disapproval.

••• Q: My family recently joined a

church. My elderly father has no use for religion, and he’s trying to convince my kids that they’re wasting their time.

Should I prevent them from seeing their grandpa?

Jim: We’d advise that you set firm boundaries with your father and make it clear that it’s your right and responsibility to oversee your children’s spiritual growth. He doesn’t have to like the fact that they’re attending church with you, but he needs to respect your decision.

At the same time, I can empathize with your desire to maintain a good relationship with him, especially for the sake of your kids. Growing up, I didn’t have any grandparents. There’s evidence my mom and dad may have been part of the witness protection program (no joke!), and so extended family was nonexistent. I would have loved nothing more than to have someone to call “Grandma” and “Grandpa.” With that in mind, it would be tragic if you and your kids were to become estranged from your dad over this issue.

The challenge, then, is to arrive at a point of compromise. Make it clear to your dad that you love and respect him, and that you want your kids to be able to spend quality time with their grandpa.

But also make it clear that you need to

make your own choices as a parent, and that if he has concerns about your family’s spiritual path, he should take them up with you, not the kids.

It won’t be easy, but with honesty, open communication and respect from both parties, there’s no reason your kids can’t continue to have a fun and healthy relationship with their grandpa.

••• 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.

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Danish settlers, New Home Cemetery topic of Aug. 23 meeting

LUCK — The Luck Historical Society and the Polk County Genealogical Society are teaming up to hold a joint meeting Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Luck Museum.

Shaila Anderson Johnson, a lifelong resident of Polk County with a special interest in the Danish settlers of the Town of Eureka, will be the featured speaker.

Johnson’s family has been researching the families who are buried in the New Home Cemetery located in the Trap Rock area. They have built a kiosk in the cemetery containing a guide to the cemetery and family information on those buried there.

The society welcomes those who have connections to this area or the cemetery to

share their histories with them that night.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

Admission is free and everyone is invited.

The Luck Museum is now planning a fall exhibit on early immigration to the area. They would like to focus on the few things new immigrants brought with them for their new life in America. If you have an old immigrant trunk you are willing to loan or donate to the historical society, please call the museum at 715-472-2030 between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, or leave a message anytime. — submitted

LEFT: The New Home Cemetery is located in the Trap Rock area of Eureka. — Photo 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

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.

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

BASS LAKE LUMBER

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

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

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

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

ALPHA

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 Churches 1/12

FREDERIC

SIREN 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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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

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes.

Elder: Cliff Bjork, 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

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

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

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

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

Pastor Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser 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

877 190th Ave., CTH G, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-416-3086, 715-327-8384 Pastor Theresa Riewestahl Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter - 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

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

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

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

LUCK LUTHERAN

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

Mon. Wor. 6:30 p.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

METHODIST

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

METHODIST

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

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

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)

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

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

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

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod)

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

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

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-8223001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

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

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

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

Sr. Pastor Gil White; Assoc. Pastor Thomas Cook 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Sr. Pastor Gil White; Assoc. Pastor Thomas Cook 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

Sr. Pastor Gil White; Assoc. Pastor Thomas Cook Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

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.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Sr. Pastor Gil White; Assoc. Pastor Thomas Cook Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

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 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra, Myron Carlson and Danny Wheeler Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (LCMC)

5 miles E. of Frederic on W, 2 miles south on I; Church: 715-472-8660 Pastor Mike Fisk, 715-417-0692 Sunday 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 Worship 8 & 10 a.m.; Thursday Worship 7 p.m.

Communion - 1st & Last Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

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

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

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

COVENANT

COVENANT

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

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.

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)

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.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Rev. William Brenna 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-2243 Masses: Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

Nursery and children church

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL

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 Morn. Wor. 10 a.m.; Sun. 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

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

www.eastbalsam.org Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:30 a.m.

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

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Rev. William Brenna, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Sunday 8:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father Frank Wampach 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Sat. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8 a.m., Thurs. 9:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.

ST. ANNE PARISH

Rev. Andy Anderson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.

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

BAPTIST

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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.

Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Father Frank Wampach, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. 1816 108th St., CTH I Pastor Gabe Brennan, 715-857-5411 EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sun. School - 10 a.m.; Wor. Service - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; 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

715-689-2125 or 715-689-2156 Brian Krause, Lead Pastor Steve Ward, Assoc. Pastor of Visitation Tim Lindau, Youth Director Sun. School (all ages) 9:30 a.m.; Church Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Wor. 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago City, MN, 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

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

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

2390 CTH A, 1/8 mi. east of A&H intersection Pastor Tryg Wistad, 715-635-9222 crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY

Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; 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

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastor Scott Petznick Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

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

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

Church Phone 715-866-4111 Pastor Tim Quinn Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m (Nursery provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

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

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WOR. GROUP ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP

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

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Senior Pastors Paul and Sonja Hanson Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH

“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.

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After 5 dinner meeting set

WEBSTER - All women of the area are invited to the August Webster/Siren Area After 5 dinner meeting which will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, Webster, on Monday, Aug. 20, at 6:30 p.m.

There will be special music provided by Joyce Highstrom, Siren. Linda Stai from Buffalo, Minn., will be the special speaker and will also bring a special feature on the topic of storytelling through drama and the written word. Stai has been a feature writer for a newspaper and a member of

the Covenant Players drama group. This mother of three and grandmother of two enjoys swimming and hiking. Please join them for this evening of Christian fellowship and inspiration. Make your reservation by calling Jane at 715-566-0081. Cost is $10 inclusive.

After 5 is a nondenominational Christian Women’s Fellowship group that meets on the third Monday of each month April through November. It is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. - submitted

Car club scholarships

CUSHING CUSHING FUN FUN DAYS DAYS && LABOR LABOR DAY DAY MEN’S MEN’S FAST-PITCH FAST-PITCH TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT CUSHING CUSHING FUN FUN DAYS: DAYS: Sat. Sat. && Sun., Sun., Aug. Aug. 1818 && 19, 19, 2012 2012

SATURDAY EVENTS FIREMEN’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST at the Cushing Community Center.

8 to 11 a.m.........AUTO/TRUCK & TRACTOR SHOW at the Community Center site.

7 to 11 a.m.........

(Anything goes - racecars, derby cars, etc.)

8 a.m. to Noon..HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMORY ROOMS (2nd flr. of Community Center) will be open for viewing. Info on the 2012 River Road Ramble event will be available.

FARMERS - FLEA MARKET in parking lot of Community Center.

8 a.m. to 2 p.m.. First Lutheran Church, Cushing GARAGE

SALE

10 a.m................MEDALLION HUNT BEGINS - Clues given out at Community Park concessions building - NOT ballpark. Limited to ages 16 and under.

Noon..................KIDDIE PARADE - Lineup begins at fire hall at 11:30 a.m.

1 p.m. ................KIDS GAMES Including: Sawdust Money Pile, Turtle Races, Duck Pond, Lollie Tree, Water Balloon & Egg Toss, Sack Races, Moonwalk and Cake Walk for all ages. *NO FROG JUMPING* 5 p.m..................ADULT SOAPBOX DERBY RACES - Registration from 1 to 4 p.m. on Main Street. Cash only for entry fees. Races start at 5 p.m.

STREET DANCE ON MAIN STREET - Music by CJ the DJ! *Will follow the completion of the Derby Races. IDs required.

The Northwestern Wisconsin Car Club has been awarding two scholarships of $200 each twice a year (spring and autumn) to support the Safe Start Driver’s Education Program. The award winners this fall were Taylor Olsen and Rosie French. Applicants submit an essay responding to three questions. A committee of car club members review the essays and make a selection based on specific criteria. The NWCC sponsored its fourth Charles E. Lewis Days Car Show this past weekend as part of that community’s annual celebration. - Photo submitted

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SUNDAY EVENTS DAIRYLAND DONKEY BASEBALL at Al Peer Memorial Ballpark.

2 p.m...................

*Sponsored by the Unity FFA Alumni.* For more info., call Karyn at 715-491-3803.

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COME JOIN US FOR ALL THE FUN & GAMES!!

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AUSTIN LAKE GREENHOUSE & FLOWER SHOP

Family Eye Clinic

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304 1st St. So., Luck, Wis.

Hours: Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Phone (715) 472-2121 Eye health exams, glaucoma checks, foreign body removal, full line of street wear, safety and sport wear, contact lenses

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341 Keller Ave. N. • Amery, Wis.

Phone 715-268-2020 Daily: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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“Distinctive Funeral Service”

Hwy. 35 & “FF,” Webster Flowers Phoned Anywhere

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715-472-2502

NEW YORK LIFE

Call 715-866-7261

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Saturday, August 18

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Music - Food - Fun - Door Prizes! Fun For The Whole Family!

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715-472-8107 office 800-500-2936 toll-free 22854A N1-07

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INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION • Frederic, 715-327-4236 • Shell Lake, 715-468-2314 • Siren, 715-349-2560 • St. Croix Falls 715-483-9008

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Gandy Dancer Days 2012

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Artist Jimmy Springett demonstrates oil painting in front of the Café Moonglow in Webster. Springett had several paintings hung inside the café , including a painting won by Laurie Rock. All the proceeds from that painting, over $300, were donated to the new Webster Dog Park that is expected to be open by the end of the month.

Judy the Clown graced the craft fair during Gandy Dancer Days in Webster, but she was not there just to have fun, she had a benefit booth set up. All the proceeds from her booth were to go to the Lions Club.

Four-year-old Mathew of Webster hangs out at the Webster Gandy Dancer Days on Saturday, Aug. 11

Photos by Sherill Summer

Danbury

Three-year-old Vivian of St. Louis Park, Minn., finds something interesting in the sawdust pile on Saturday, Aug. 11. The sawdust pile and more were all part of Gandy Dancer Days in Webster.

Four-year-old Jamison of Webster points out exactly what he likes about the 1962 Corvette.

Grandfather Jeff Christianson of Frederic helps Jamison get the perfect view.

Part of the annual bike rodeo teaches youngsters bike safety, giving them a course to practice keeping the bike under control. Elizabeth, 8, of Clear Lake, Minn., had both the bike safety and control down pat.

This year’s bike rodeo had 35 bikes and $300 worth of door prizes for rodeo participants to win. As good as that is, the bikes and other stuff were not this year’s grand prize, which was a Wii and a RAVE raft.

Coming events

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities noon-1 p.m., 715-472-2535.

AUGUST

Milltown

THURS.-FRI./16-17

• The Compassionate Friends Chapter of the Northwoods meets at Milltown Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715553-1152, compassionatefriends.org.

Frederic

Rice Lake

• Art Medley on display at Bremer Bank.

THURSDAY/16

• Take control of diabetes workshop at the free clinic, 5 p.m., 715-736-FREE.

Balsam Lake

Spooner

• Autism support group at the government center, 7 p.m.

• Ride w/an officer at Pine Park. Younger children 6 p.m., older 7-8 p.m.

• Twilight tour at display and teaching garden - Ag. station, 4 p.m., 715-635-3506.

• Public information meeting on CWD at the high school, Dr. Bryan Richards, 7 p.m.

Frederic

Webster

• Remnants of the Rain Forest at the library, 2 p.m., 715327-4979.

• USBC Bowling Assoc. meeting at Hacker’s Lanes, 7:30 p.m.

• Burnett County Democrats meeting at Whitetail Wilderness Resort. Dinner 6 p.m., meeting 7-9 p.m.

THURS.-SAT./23-25

Siren

Danbury

• Music in the Park, Rex Cactus & Gregg Lane, at Crooked Lake, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• Wonderland Snowmobile Club garage sale at their building south of Fishbowl Bar, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• “Man of La Mancha” at Festival Theatre, 2 & 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

• Diabetes support group at the medical center, 6-8 p.m., 715-483-0431.

FRI. & SAT./17 & 18 Cushing

• Fun Days softball tourney.

Cumberland

• Youth hockey truck pull Fri., tractor pull Sat. on 8th Ave. Registration 5 p.m., start 7 p.m.

Grantsburg

• Rummage sale at Central United Methodist Church. Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-noon.

FRI.-SUN./17-19 Frederic

• Emerging Artists exhibit at arts center. Fri. 5-8 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-3 p.m., fredericarts.org, 715327-4743.

FRIDAY/17 Cushing

• Round Lake School potluck reunion at Walsten’s home on 220th, noon, 715-648-5774.

St. Croix Falls

• Music on the Overlook Deck, Country Music Night, 6:30 p.m., musicontheoverlook.com.

SAT.-SUN./18 & 19 Cushing

• Cushing Fun Days, Sat. breakfast, games, flea market, soapbox derby; Sun. donkey basketball, 2 p.m.

Grantsburg

• Trapper education workshop at Crex, Sat., 8:30 a.m.5 p.m., Sun., 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-463-2896.

SATURDAY/18 Amery

• Wheels & Deals, car show, art fair & farmers market at the pavilion, 9 a.m.-noon.

THURS.-SUN./23-26 Cumberland

Birds on a wire enjoy another cloudless summer day near Frederic. - Photo submitted

Centuria

• Unity Class of 1972 reunion at McKenzie Lanes, 6 p.m.

Cushing

• Garage sale at First Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Grantsburg

• Central United Methodist Church pie & ice-cream social, 12:30-3 p.m.

Luck

Danbury

• Lions golf tourney. RSVP by Wed., Aug. 15 to 715-4728034.

Dresser

• Tavern League golf tourney at Siren National. Noon shotgun start, 715-349-5755.

Frederic

• “Voice of the Prairie” at Festival Theatre, 2 p.m., 715483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

• Polka Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 10 a.m.

• Oktoberfest, music, dancers, food, beer, 1-9 p.m., 715244-3403.

• Feed My Starving Children corn feed and BBQs fundraiser at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 4-7 p.m.

• Benefit for Abby Huttner at Augie’s, 1-5 p.m.

• Art and crafts fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., by the depot, 715-6532338.

• Ambulance chicken dinner, 11 a.m. by the pavilion.

• Pie & ice-cream social at the depot, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Jackson

• Fire department pancake breakfast at the fire hall, 8 a.m.-noon.; info & safety trailer, 10 a.m.-noon.

Siren

• Webster Library spaghetti dinner & raffle fundraiser at the Moose Lodge, 5-7 p.m., 715-866-7697.

• Tangled Web (rock) band at Crooked Lake Park band shell, 4:30-7 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• “Man of La Mancha” at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

• Polk County Energy Fair at the fairgrounds, 10 a.m.7 p.m., polkcountyenergyfair.com.

SUNDAY/19 Cushing

• Music by Lindley Creek at Skonewood Christian Retreat Center, 6:30 p.m.

• Rutabaga Festival, games, food, car show Sat., parade Sun., cumberland-wisconsin.com.

THURSDAY/23 Amery

• Lyme disease education and support at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-2856, 715-268-2035.

Balsam Lake

• Disc golf w/an officer at Pine Park, 6-8 p.m.

Centuria

Siren

• Adult grief support group meeting at Holy Trinity Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-483-3363.

St. Croix Falls

• Historical society’s garden tea at Forts Folle Avoine, theforts.org, 1 p.m., RSVP at 715-866-8890.

MONDAY/20

• Polk County Genealogy Society meeting at the museum, 1-4 p.m.

Balsam Lake

• Polk County free legal clinic at the justice center, 715684-4545.

• Bike safety class at the police department, 6-8 p.m.

Osceola

• Christian Women’s Connection luncheon at The Arc, 11 a.m. RSVP to 715-857-5573.

Webster

• Webster/Siren Area After 5 dinner meeting at Grace United Methodist Church, 6:30 p.m. RSVP 715-566-0081.

• Wonderland Scramble Golf Tourney at Yellow Lake Golf Course. 2 p.m. tee-off, 715-866-7107.

TUESDAY/21 Clam Falls

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

Luck

• Ruby’s Pantry at Home & Away Ministries. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. $15 cash donation appreciated. Distribution

Danbury Luck

Siren

• Burnett County Citizen Patrol meeting at the government center, jury room, 7 p.m.

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Open 1:30 p.m. Distribution 2 p.m., $15 donation.

• Music in the Park, Bill Bittner Memorial Dixieland Band, at Crooked Lake, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• “Voice of the Prairie” at Festival Theatre. 2 & 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

Webster

• Workshop at the library, Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers Midstage, pt. 2, 1-3 p.m., 800-272-3900, alz.org/gwwi.

FRI. & SAT./24 & 25 Webb Lake

• Community club rummage sale at the town hall, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

ONGOING Every Day

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

30 ‘3 coupe

This 1930 Chevy coupe was one of the many entries at the car show in Webster on Saturday, Aug. 11. The car looks much as it did 82 years ago, although bright yellow paint was not a stock color then. - Photo by Sherill Summer

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 old courthouse, 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

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

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.