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by Gary King Leader editor RURAL LUCK - Gary Jorgenson can shorten his ‘bucket list’ after being one of thousands to be chosen to ride in the annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup later this month in South Dakota.

Although he hasn’t actually crossed anything off the list just yet, he and his wife, Bettie, are already picturing the scene as they prepare to head west to another roundup, this time not just as spectators.

“It’s been a dream of mine to do this for a while now,” said Jorgenson, a Luck native. “I’ve been entering the drawing for probably seven or eight years.”

Approximately 20 riders from around the world are chosen each year through a lotto held by Custer State Park, which will present its 45th event on Sunday, Sept. 26. The roundup began and is still used as a resource management program, allowing the park to brand, vaccinate, sort and control its bison population.

“They try to keep the herd between 1,400 and 1,500 head,” said Jorgenson.

“They gather them up and have an auction and sell about a thousand head.

It’s the biggest free-ranging herd in the world and they run on 70,000 acres.”

He said he’ll be among riders helping to round the bison into a staging area from where they will be stampeded for five miles, with 10,000 to 12,000 spectators watching, taking video and photos.

“It’s on YouTube,” Jorgenson noted.

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“Just type in ‘Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup.’”

Coupled with an arts festival, the roundup has been named one of the top 100 events in North America by a travel tourism group - for the second year in a row. The American Bus Association said the state-organized event “offers excellent entertainment value for both tour groups and individual travelers from around the world.”

Jorgenson says he’s been riding 40 years and that he and Bettie will be taking two horses to the event so they can do some trail riding while they’re out there. The roundup, he says, takes a “real good horse.” Has he got one?

“Oh, yeah,” he replied.

Bettie says South Dakota’s governor is a regular guest of honor at the roundup - but this year a couple from rural Wisconsin will feel honored, also.

“What a privilege and great Wild West adventure!” she noted. “Gary’s bucket list is getting shorter!”

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Don Clausen of Frederic stopped by the Leader office this week with this interesting tool engraved with the words “J.H. Donahue, Shoe Shop, Lewis, Wis.” Clausen found it while walking south of Frederic near the Baer auto salvage yard. “It was right on the side of the road,” he said. “I soaked it in WD-40 and then the rust came off and it shined up good.” One person who saw it said it may be a tool to help women button and unbutton their high-top boots back in the days when button-up boots were a fashion staple. Any guesses? E-mail us at the-leader@centurytel.net. - Photos by Marty Seeger

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Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Kelli A. Trumble presented the Polk County Information Center with a Tourism Information Center grant for $7,355 on Sept. 8 to reimburse expenses related to providing regional and statewide travel information and customer service to travelers. This grant program is open to nonprofit tourism organizations, municipalities or Native American tribes who operate a regional tourist information center, providing information on cultural, recreational and other tourism businesses. This means that you are housed in a key location for travelers to stop by, that you have trained staff, track visitors and provide information on your region and the state. Sue Mathews, director, accepted the check on behalf of the Polk County Information Center. The presentation was just one agenda item on the two-day Governor’s Tourism Conference in Polk County. The tourism committee visited Interstate Park, Chateau St. Croix Winery, Paradise Supper Club, and held their meeting at the National Park Service Headquarters by the St. Croix River on their two-day conference. Pictured (L to R) are: Bob Kazmierski, UW-Extension and tourism committee member, Mathews, director of the Polk County Information Center, William Johnson IV, Polk County Board chair and tourism committee member, Kelli Trumble, Wisconsin Tourism Secretary, Lola Roeh, general manager of Osthoff Resort and Aspira Spa and chair of the Governor’s Council on Tourism, Paul Upchurch, president and CEO of Visit Milwaukee, and Ruth Goetz, tourism council member. –Photo by Tammi Milberg

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• Briefly • BURNETT COUNTY - Recently, the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office has received complaints of a direct-mail campaign sent to area residents advising them that they are a winner in a North American and London Sweepstakes Lottery.

The recent mailing includes a cashier’s check from Chase Bank which appears to be very legitimate. The enclosed document advises the recipient that by cashing the enclosed check and sending a portion of the proceeds by wire to an agent, they are entitled to a substantial cash prize in this sweepstakes. This mailing and cashier’s check are fraudulent, and residents are advised not to cash the enclosed check and not to wire any funds.

It is important to understand that if you participate in this or any similar scheme, you are responsible for any money lost through your accounts, including overdraft/NSF charges, are at increased risk for identity theft, and are in violation of the law simply by participating, and/or by cashing the fraudulent check. Most often, these direct-mail and other similar scams originate from foreign countries, and it is exceedingly difficult for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute the fraudsters involved. Once money has been transferred via wire, (i.e., Western Union) it is impossible to get your money back. If you receive direct mail, e-mail or phone solicitation for this or any fraudulent schemes, the best practice is to simply ignore them. Never provide credit card numbers, bank account numbers or any other personally identifying information. Further information about protecting yourself from fraud can be obtained at www.ftc.gov/bcp. - from Burnett County Sheriff’s Dept.

••• OSCEOLA - Join St. Croix ArtBarn, Osceola, for the sixth-annual bluegrass festival, celebrating the 106th birthday of ArtBarn’s performance facility, Saturday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. Featured bands include a new group, The Boys n’ the Barrels, comprised of six members with influences ranging from old-time to jazz and rock; and annual favorite Tangled Roots, with some of the best bluegrass pickers in the Midwest. Food will be available before and during the festival and ArtBarn’s annual silent auction will be on display with all proceeds benefitting ArtBarn programming. ArtBarn is located at 1040 Oak Ridge Drive, next to the Osceola Middle and High Schools. For more information, visit ArtBarn’s Web site at www.stcroixartbarn.com or call 715-294-2787. - submitted ••• CORRECTION - Faith’s Lodge A photo from the Webb Lake Men’s Club published last week contained a wrong name. The correct name for the director at Faith’s Lodge is Evelyn Nyberg.

We apologize for not catching the error.

Walker, Duffy, Rivard, Johnson win Republican primaries Party tickets now complete for November elections

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BURNETT / POLK COUNTIES – Most of the action was on the Republican side of the ballot in the primary election Tuesday, Sept. 14. The predicted favorites all won their contests and will go on to the November election.

Those winners include Scott Walker for governor, Sean Duffy

for Congress in the 7th District, and Ron Johnson for U. S. Senate.

In a close race, Roger Rivard has won the Republican nomination for the 75th Assembly District seat being vacated by Mary Hubler.

The major candidates on the Democratic side of the ballot did not have serious contests and all won their races by wide margins.

That includes Tom Barrett running for governor, and Julie Lassa who is running for the 7th Congressional District seat of retiring Dave Obey. Sen. Russ Feingold and Steve Perala, seeking

Hubler’s seat, have no primary opponents.

The Republican and Democratic Party tickets for the Nov. 2 election are now complete.

The Republican and Democratic candidates (I = incumbent) U. S. Senate: Ron Johnson and Russ Feingold (I) 7th Congressional District: Sean Duffy and Julie Lassa Governor: Scott Walker and Tom Barrett Lieutenant Governor: Rebecca Kleefisch and Tom Nelson Attorney General: J. B. Van

Johnson wins Polk sheriff primary Faces Collins in November

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Pete Johnson took 57 percent of the votes in the Republican primary for Polk County sheriff Tuesday, Sept. 14, defeating Tim O’Hare.

Johnson will now face Independent Ed Collins in the general elec-

tion Nov. 2. The winner of that election will replace retiring Sheriff Tim Moore in January.

Johnson won the contest despite entering the contest after O’Hare and being outspent two to one by O’Hare. O’Hare announced his candidacy in April, challenging Moore. Johnson entered the race in June after Moore decided not to seek re-election.

As of Aug. 31, O’Hare had spent $18,292 on his campaign while Johnson had spent $7,878. Both

Johnson and O’Hare are deputies in the Polk County Sheriff’s Department.

Johnson received 2,469 votes to O’Hare’s 1,890. Johnson carried 21 of the 36 voting areas in the county. The contest generated a large voter turnout and large margins for Johnson in the northern part of the county where he lives. The village of Luck voted 136 to 19 for Johnson. He carried Laketown 124 to 24. O’Hare did not generate the turnout and

margins in his home area of Osceola to overcome that vote.

There was no Democrat in the contest, and many Democrats and Independents apparently crossed over to vote on the Republican ticket for sheriff but not for other candidates. The total Republican vote for sheriff was 4,359 while only 3,804 persons voted for governor at the top of the ticket.

Roland, Taylor win close contests Will face each other in November for Burnett sheriff

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BURNETT COUNTY – Repub-

lican Dean Roland and Democrat Frank Taylor won close primary races Tuesday, Sept. 14, to win their party’s nominations for sheriff in the Nov. 2 general election. Roland is the current Burnett County sheriff and is seeking his third term. Taylor is the St. Croix Tribal police chief.

Roland received 1,136 votes while Jeff Schinzing, Grantsburg police chief, received 1,028 votes in the Republican primary. In the Democratic primary, Taylor had 451 votes to 391 votes for Webster Police Chief Michael Spafford.

Many voters cast ballots for the

sheriff’s race and not for other candidates. In the Republican primary, 2,164 persons voted for sheriff while only 1,826 voted for governor at the top of the ballot.

Also, the Republican vote was much higher than the Democratic vote. The total Democratic vote for sheriff was 842.

Polk budget turned over to supervisors Starts with “inherited” problems

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Polk County Administrator Dana Frey has delivered a recommended 2011 county budget that “continues all existing programs as efficiently as possible and is well below the allowed state levy cap.” Frey made the comments at the meeting of the meeting of the personnel committee Friday, Sept. 10. He said that he has met his mandate as county administrator, and the next step in the budget process is up to the county supervisors.

Frey said that further changes would be policy changes, and policy action is the job of the county board. Those changes

could include adjusting the levy or changing programs. He said that he could present options if requested but added that he cannot suggest any program eliminations.

The recommended 2011 budget will be presented to the county board Sept. 21, at an afternoon working session. The governing committees have already started to look at the individual department budgets and have the option of recommending changes. Any changes after this point would be reviewed by the finance committee. The county board will approve a proposed budget at its meeting Oct. 12 and adopt a 2011 budget at its Nov. 9 meeting.

Frey said the budget is starting out in the hole, with inherited problems from the budgets of 2008, 2009 and 2010. He said that

past budgets put some issues off to the future.

“The future is now,” Frey said.

Part of the starting deficit is the result of actions the county board took last year to balance the 2010 budget. That included taking $400,000 from the fund balance and $175,000 from the health insurance premiums. Frey said that the fund balance, the county’s reserve, needs to be built up.

(County policy states that the undesignated fund balance should be 20 percent of general expenditures. The balance was 12.3 percent at the end of the year.)

The health insurance reserve also needs to be built up, Frey said. He is recommending an 8percent increase in the health insurance premium the employees pay. That would restore a 5-percent premium cut made last year and add 3 percent, the first in-

Driver airlifted after one-vehicle crash

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Hollen (I) and Scott Hassett Secretary of State: David King and Doug La Follette (I) Treasurer: Kurt Schuller and Dawn Marie Sass (I) State Senate District 25: Dane Deutsch and Bob Jauch (I) Assembly District 28: Erik Severson and Ann Hraychuck (I) Assembly District 75: Roger Rivard and Steve Perala Sheriff / Polk County: Pete Johnson and Ed Collins [Independent] Sheriff / Burnett County: Dean Roland (I) and Frank Taylor

A one-vehicle crash Sunday morning, Sept. 12, seriously injured the driver of this pickup, who was partially ejected after the vehicle left CTH D, about a third of a mile from County Line Road near Clayton. Richard A. Farias, 38, of the city of Barron, was taken to Amery Regional Medical Center and then airlifted to another hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Members of the Clayton Fire Department responded to the 2:30 a.m. call and extricated Farias from the 1991 Chevrolet pickup. No further information on Farias’ condition was known at press time, Wednesday, Sept. 15. - Photo from Polk County Sheriff’s Department

crease in health insurance premiums in several years.

Even with sustaining departments at their current levels, the county faces some increased costs for 2011. Debt service will increase $150,000 and wages will increase almost 3 percent. (Contracts give employees a 2-percent raise in January and a 1-percent raise in July). Frey said that the raise will be recommended for nonunion employees for 2011.

That group received no raise in 2010.

The department wage increases are somewhat offset by a request that each department cut 1.5 percent from its operating budget. Frey said that all departments met that goal, resulting in a $310,000 savings. He noted large savings from the Highway and Human Services Departments.

Frey said that the 2011 budget is “easy” compared to what he sees for the future. He excepts the budgets for 2012 and 2013 to be more difficult. The county is down to the minimum, he said, and further cuts will need to come from programs.

Two notable items came out during the personnel meeting.

Employee relations Director Andrea Jerrick said that 30 percent of the county employees are nearing retirement age. As the county looks at wage and benefit levels, attrition and how to set policies will be a growing issue.

Frey said the county needs to decide if it wishes to focus on hiring employees who will move on in five years or on setting compensation that will attract and retain employees.

The post of finance director has been filled on an interim basis since last September. Frey said the county may eliminate the positions of finance director and bookkeeper and create an new position of finance manager.

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Why large county boards?

Editor’s note: Following is the second and third of a five-part series compiled by the organizational committee of the Polk County Board of Supervisors to inform the public of the many aspects governing the size of county boards in Wisconsin, especially the Polk County Board.

Three town meetings on the topic will be held in October in three different areas of the county.

Members of the organizational committee are committee Chair Herschel Brown, Pat Schmidt, Wendy Rattel, Harry Johansen, Russ Arcand, Larry Jepsen and Wm. Johnson.

by Pat Schmidt District 4 supervisor POLK COUNTY – The size of county boards in Wisconsin has been a subject of discussion in recent years. Boards in Wisconsin are generally large compared to those in other states. Ranging in size from seven in Menomonie County to 38 in Marathon County, they include seven of the 10 largest boards in the nation. With some of our neighboring states having smaller boards, many Wisconsin citizens feel we should follow their example. But there are many factors that control the size of Wisconsin’s county boards: Wisconsin’s Constitution, state statutes, decisions by our courts and the choice made by each individual county board. Polk County’s board has 23 supervisors from 23 districts. Recently, the average Wisconsin

county board size dropped to 23 members as some boards have reduced their size.

In the recent past, the average board size was 25.

When Wisconsin elected to become the 30th state in our nation, the writers of the new state’s constitution debated between the forms of county government that were specified in New York and Pennsylvania’s constitutions. Pennsylvania’s Constitution provides for a commissioner form of county government. It calls for a small board elected from precincts to represent the interests of the county-at-large. The county serves as the provider of local government services. The New York constitution calls for a supervisory form of county government. Their county boards specifically represent towns and incorporated places. Further, the county provides state administrative services, while towns and municipalities serve as the provider of local government services. Both types of county government existed in the territorial counties and, for a time, in the newly formed state.

The framers of the Wisconsin Constitution required the Legislature to establish one system of town and county government, which would be as nearly uniform as practicable. The meaning of uniformity was not settled until 1870 when the courts

decided the supervisory system prevailed. Thus, each town and village in Polk County had a member on the county board. As the towns and villages incorporated, the county board grew, reaching 37 members at one point. Later court decisions provided for treating Milwaukee and Menomonie counties differently, based on their size.

After the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision of 1965, county board supervisors were and are elected from geographic districts based on population. After each decennial census, county boards are required to draw new district boundaries based on a uniform number of residents per district. State statutes also govern the maximum number of supervisors per county based on population.

Chapter 59 of the Wisconsin State Statutes contains the laws affecting county government. They specify that counties with a population of less than 500,000 but at least 100,000 shall have no more than 47 supervisors. Further, counties with a population of less than 100,000 but at least 50,000 shall have no more than 39 supervisors. Counties with a population of less than 50,000 but at least 25,000 shall have no more than 31 supervisors. The census preliminary estimated population of Polk County is 46,171, representing an increase

of nearly 5,000 people or growth of 11.7 percent. If the county continues to grow at this rate and the law remains the same, the county board can move into the next category of supervisory numbers, 39 members, following the 2020 census. A fourth category of supervisory districts mandates that counties with a population of less than 25,000 and containing more than one town shall have no more than 21 supervisors.

Polk County’s Organizational Committee has been informed that sometime in 2010 the county board must decide the number of supervisors necessary to operate effectively. The Census Bureau will provide the new census figures in April 2011 with the county deciding the preliminary redistricting plan within 60 days.

Municipalities then have another 60 days to create wards. By September of 2011, the county board must approve the final redistricting plan.

Wisconsin statutes also govern the election and term of supervisors, how vacancies are filled, compensation, mileage reimbursement and limits on compensation, plus there are many other laws that must be adhered to. The cost of the county board will be addressed in a future press release.

Cost of the county board Editor’s note: Following is the third of a five-part series compiled by the organizational committee of the Polk County Board of Supervisors to inform the public of the many aspects governing the size of county boards in Wisconsin, especially the Polk County Board. Three town meetings on the topic will be held in October in three different areas of the county.

Members of the organizational committee are committee Chair Herschel Brown, Pat Schmidt, Wendy Rattel, Harry Johansen, Russ Arcand, Larry Jepsen and Wm. Johnson.

by Pat Schmidt District 4 supervisor POLK COUNTY – Wisconsin state statutes dictate the compensation of county board members, saying that a member’s compensation is to be paid on a per diem basis and must be paid on actual board meetings attended by each supervisor. Since county boards in Wisconsin are quite large, it is easy to assume the cost of such large boards is also very high. Comparing Polk County’s board to a county board in Minnesota where the boards are quite small proves the opposite to be true.

Minnesota counties pay more for their boards than Wisconsin. Chisago County, our neighbor across the river with a population of just over 50,000 in 2008, pays

about $270,000 per year for their board, while Polk County’s average annual cost over the past 12 years is $152,000.

The average annual compensation for a Polk County supervisor is about $3,000.

Once again, comparing Polk to Chisago County, each of the latter’s five commissioners averages $50,000 per year. The difference in compensation arises from the much greater time commitment required of the Minnesota board members. In addition to their compensation, Chisago County Board members also get singlecoverage health insurance and retirement benefits. Mileage reimbursement for both boards is the same, the current federal rate of 50 cents per mile. Chisago County also provides offices for their board members.

In Wisconsin, according to the statutes, counties with a population of less than 500,000 may elect to pay members an annual salary through approval by a twothirds majority of the board. In Polk County, two board members receive a small annual salary in addition to their per diems; the county board chair receives $5,000 and the first vice chair receives $1,000.

There is no salary compensation for the second vice chair.

All board members receive a $100 per

diem for each county board meeting attended. Scheduled and attended standing committee meetings pay each member $60 whether they are a citizen member or a county supervisor. Other committees, seminars or conventions pay $40. If a county board member has more than one committee meeting in a single day, the total compensation for that day is limited to $100.

Salary and mileage reimbursement are the two largest items in the county board budget, but they are not the only costs.

Membership in Wisconsin Counties Association for 2009 was just over $10,000. Office items such as copies, telephone, computer, postage and various small items are included in the $152,000 cited above. Not included in the county board budget is the personnel cost for administrative support provided by the county clerk’s office.

Under no circumstances may county boards adjust the compensation of their members or officers during the course of those members term. The present compensation amounts were determined in 2000. Before each spring election for county board members, the sitting board is to consider compensation changes for

the upcoming board. During the past five terms the county board has elected to stay at the same rate of compensation.

The time commitment for county board members in Polk County and Chisago County should also be considered when looking at costs. The county tax levy and number of committee and other meetings are quite similar, but Polk County is dividing the responsibilities among 23 members and Chisago County among five.

However, attending meetings is only one part of the time commitment. In Wisconsin, those many hours a board member spends outside of meetings – reading, investigating, writing, talking with constituents, etc. – are not compensated with dollars. Ask a board member why they ran for this political office and you’ll hear various answers, but never for the financial compensation. There is a different compensation, however difficult it is to put into words. Serving one’s community is part of it, but it also simply gets darned interesting to be a county board supervisor.

The next article will address the effects of changing the size of the county board.

The difference a year makes New process saves $3,000

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Polk County’s recommended 2011 budget was completed last Friday, Sept. 10.

County Administrator Dana Frey, with the help of his staff, prepared the budget working directly with the department heads during August. The recommended budget is balanced and within the levy cap.

The budget is on schedule and the county has saved at least $3,000 in the

process. That savings comes from transferring the budget preparation from committees to administration. And a $2 million error in the figures last year led to delays and the resignation of the finance director.

Last year at this time, the county was still trying to prepare a balanced budget.

In prior years, before Polk County hired a county administrator, the annual budget was prepared by the finance and personnel committees, working with the finance and employee relations directors. Personnel reviewed requested department staffing plans. Finance reviewed requested budgets.

The old budget process required multiple meetings of the two committees. In August 2009, finance met nine times and personnel met five times to hear department presentations and make budget decisions, a total of 14 meetings. Since these committees ordinarily meet twice a month, that amounted to a total of 10 extra meetings at a cost of at least $3,000.

[The five supervisors on each committee get $60 a meeting resulting in a cost of $300 per meeting. That figure does not include mileage.]

Despite those multiple meetings (four days in one week in August for finance), the county went late into September

without a budget plan. The committees were debating how to solve a projected $3 million shortfall.

On Thursday, Sept. 24, employee relations Director Andrea Jerrick told the personnel committee that she had found a $2,250,000 error in the budget figures prepared by the finance department. The following Monday night, Sept. 28, the finance committee requested the resignation of finance Director Tonya Weinert.

That resignation was effective immediately, and a proposed 2010 budget was presented early in October.

School approves preliminary budget, levy

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The annual meeting for the school district of St. Croix Falls was held Sept. 13 at 8 p.m., following a budget hearing that took place at 7:30 p.m.

At the annual meeting, the board and district voters approved a consent agenda setting the school board salaries at $2,000 per member, per year; school lunch and breakfast prices for grades K-12 and adults; allowing for short-term borrowing; selling personal property of the district when no longer needed; authorizing legal proceedings and authorizing trans-

portation of students. All of these are usual and customary resolutions at the annual meeting. The remaining items were acted on individually. The first was a resolution to provide a 2010-2011 tax levy in the amount of $8,150,564. This is an estimated levy because final enrollment and state aid numbers are unknown. The school can levy up to this approved amount, but cannot exceed the amount. It is estimated based on worst-case scenario, allowing the district to financially function properly, and if the numbers come in differently, the district will lower the levy from the initial approved amount at the

annual meeting. The vote for the levy approval was taken by board members first with four members in favor and one member, Brent McCurdy, opposed. The public in attendance who are district residents were polled and voted in favor.

The second item was the Capital Projects Fund monies of $30,000 set aside to the Capital Projects Fund to finance current and future capital expenses related to buildings and sites. This has been done annually and a vote was taken the same way as for the levy with all members present voting in favor.

The school’s proposed expenditures for

2010-2011 are $12,518,325. This breaks down into $7,806,353 for instruction and student services and $4,711,972 for operations, transportation and administration expenses. Revenue to cover the proposed budget expenses will come from local sources, state sources, federal sources, and transit of aids.

The meeting adjourned following the passage of the motions. The levy and mill rate will be finalized at a future meeting, when the numbers are in from the state and the third-Friday enrollment numbers are recorded.

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“The legacy continues” United Pioneer Home granted permit for new facility

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff reporter LUCK — Last Wednesday evening, Sept. 8, the Luck Village Board granted United Pioneer Home the conditional-use permit it needs to proceed with the new skilled nursing facility it plans to build on Butternut Avenue. The board also voted to move ahead with issuing bonds to finance the project.

Both actions were made at the recommendation of the newly created Redevelopment Authority, established to allow UPH access to tax-exempt borrowing.

Neither the RDA nor the village will have any financial liability regarding the borrowing.

Luck Village President Steve Nielsen.

In addition, after holding a required public hearing, the RDA recommended that the Butternut Avenue property be designated blighted, which the board approved. The property fits the blighted definition in state statutes, said village Administrator Kristina Handt, because it includes wetlands, has a lack of utilities, and lack of access.

Last month’s decision to assess the nursing home a payment in lieu of taxes again became a topic of discussion. During discussion on the PILOT, as trustees talked about how the project would add to the village budget, UPH treasurer Dale Johnson asked what costs would be incurred.

Handt told Johnson that the main cost would be in administrative time, including her time and that of the village clerk and deputy clerk.

“Isn’t that your job?” asked village resident and Luck teacher Marty Messar from the audience.

Handt responded that economic development is part of her job, but the UPH project will not be creating jobs. In fact, she said, some may even be cut. She added that UPH is nonprofit, so the vil-

An architect’s drawing of the proposed skilled nursing facility of United Pioneer Home. — Photos by Mary Stirrat lage will not realize any increase in property taxes from the new construction.

At the start of the discussion, Handt had noted that the resolution authorizing the conditional use permit includes the requirement that UPH make an annual payment in lieu of taxes, as approved by the board in August.

The PILOT will be determined by multiplying the assessed value of the Butternut Avenue. property and skilled nursing facility by the taxing mill rate, and multiplying that number by 19 percent.

According to Handt, the PILOT on the undeveloped property would be about $56. Once fully developed, with an expected assessed value of $6 million, the PILOT will be about $8,800.

After Handt reminded the board that the approved PILOT had been included in the conditional use permit, village president Steve Nielsen pointed out that there were people who wanted to revisit the issue. At this point Dick Coen, president of the United Pioneer Home Board of Directors, spoke to the village board.

Coen reminded the board that earlier this year it had decided against assessing the nursing home with a payment in lieu of taxes. The home and its board, he indicated, were “shocked” when they found it was to be assessed after all.

“We think (the project) is a mutually beneficial thing to us and the village,” he said. Having established the RDA, he said, allows the village to access stimulus funding that the housing authority would not have access to. At the same time UPH can borrow tax-exempt dollars.

The PILOT, Coen noted, will fluctuate based on property values and the mill rate, and could amount to a substantial amount of money over the years. This money could be used to pay off the debt, he added.

“We’d be much more comfortable with a set amount that we could budget for,” Coen told the board. He added that the nursing home is covering all the costs of establishing the RDA as well as all costs associated with the project itself.

Reviewing the history of establishing a PILOT for the nursing home, Nielsen said that the board earlier this year determined not to require it. This, he added, was before the village was going to be involved in the project by needing to create the RDA. The RDA was created because it

meant that the nursing home could access taxfree bonding.

Once the village became involved through the creation of the RDA, Nielsen said, he met with Coen and UPH administrator Dan Valentine. The idea of a PILOT is not the issue for the nursing home, he said, but rather that it is “a moving tar- Dan Valentine, adminget,” and the istrator at United Pioneer home would Home. prefer a fixed amount each year.

Throughout the discussions, Nielsen said, the PILOT amount that was discussed was always around $5,000 or $6,000 per year.

Addressing the “moving target” idea, Trustee Hassan Mian asked Handt about the state-imposed cap on the tax levy, which would limit the amount of fluctuation. Handt replied that each year the state sets a 2- to 3-percent cap on the allowable revenue, indicating that this would be the maximum increase in the tax levy.

“Taxes only seem to have a way of going up,” said Nielsen, adding that decreasing property values in the village is a concern.

Coming back to the PILOT issue, Mian said, “We had a pretty substantial dis- United Pioneer Home cussion and de- board President Dick bate about this.” Coen.

Input should have been given earlier, he said. “I don’t see any point in having this discussion at

this point.”

Nielsen asked the other trustees for their opinions. Marsha Jensen said she realized the nursing home has a legitimate worry, but added that the village has its own worries.

Jensen said she felt the village might be facing the worst economic time ever. She said she didn’t want to penalize UPH, but felt the village must be realistic.

She then said that the project was adding costs to the village budget.

Trustee Bob Determan said he felt the formula approved in August was appropriate, noting that the village attorney has said it can be amended if it’s too much of a burden on UPH or if the amount is more than the village needs.

It was at this point that Dale Johnson asked about the costs that would be incurred by the village.

The vote to approve the conditional use permit was approved 6 to 1. Trustees Jensen, Determan, Mian, Phil Warhol, Peter Demydowich and John Wilcoxon voted in favor, with Nielsen opposed.

After the meeting Nielsen said he was not opposed to assessing a PILOT, but was opposed to the amount and lack of a cap. Past discussions put the amount around $6,000, he said.

“Village board,” said Valentine at the end of the meeting, “thank you very much for all your work. The legacy continues.”

Other business • The board approved beer licenses and street closures for events scheduled for Sept. 18. Luck FFA Alumni will be holding its fall classic tractor pull on Duncan Street, and Hog Wild BBQ will be hosting its barbecue cookoff on 2nd Street.

• Picnic beer licenses were approved for the Sept. 25 benefit for Bonnie Van Meter Buchli at Luck Lions Hall, for the Luck Lions 50th-anniversary celebration Oct. 2, and for Luck Lions Bingo nights Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.

• Demydowich reported that the public services committee will be moving forward with a residential rental property inspection program.

• The board voted unanimously to forgive the library’s debt of $5,750 to the village. The village found out during the audit process that it had made a payment in this amount and the library fund had not transferred funds to reimburse it.

Council approves revolving loans

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The city council for St. Croix Falls approved two revolving loans from the revolving loan fund for business improvements to Clayton Hardware and to ThVegetarian restaurant. The loans range in size from $5,000 to $30,000 with terms up to 15 years and 0 percent interest.

The Vegetarian restaurant will be located in the 109 South Washington building, formerly Cottage Flowers. The improvements from the $30,000 revolving loan will be turning the building into into a restaurant. The owner, Ashok Bedi, had a successful business in Columbia Heights and decided to move his business to St. Croix Falls.

Bedi is an experienced chef with 35 years of culinary experience. The Vegetarian restaurant menu will serve popular vegetarian meals with Asian, Italian, and East Eurpoean flavors along with South and North Indian food. Bedi will be using local produce and products from the farming community and small producers. He

is renting the lower level of the 1,850 square foot building to non-restaurant businesses. The plan submitted by Bedi for the improvements has a completion date of June 2011 included.

Improvements to the exterior including cleaning the exterior, installation of a sign and lighting, cleaning the windows, door and refinishing surfaces. Some of the improvements to the interior include ADA accessible bathroom facilities, flooring, interior woodwork, painting walls and ceilings, upper level kitchen exit and lower level kitchen storage area, and mechanical and electrical work.

Clayton Hardware is undergoing a major remodeling project. The business celebrated its 110th anniversary last year.

The improvements fro the $30,000 revolving loan to the business will be a mural on the south side of the exterior painted by local artist Gloria Adrian, Cushing, installing energy efficient windows, moving the paint to the back portion of the store as a destination paint and décor center, and moving the Radio Shack from the upstairs to the main floor level, with the

upper level becoming a home and kitchen center.

Both businesses were approved to receive the maximum amount each of $30,000.

Owner of Clayton Hardware, Mark Sabel, is utilizing local contractors for all of his renovation projects. Mayor Darrell Anderson commended him for keeping the local dollars in the local community.

As mentioned earlier, Bedi is buying his produce locally for his operations, also helping to keep dollars in the local community.

Autumn Fest request The city council heard a request to close Washington Street from Lousisana to Maryland from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept.

25, with a surprise event to happen from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. during Autumn Fest. Julie Hildebrand who helped organize the event stated that if persons want to know what the surprise is, they have to show up. She stated Autumn Fest kicks off Sept.

24 with a Community Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. sponsored by Bont Chiropractic at

the Overlook deck.

“On Saturday at the Overlook there are arts and crafts, information vendors featuring natural and sustainable products and natural resources, great food, free horse and wagon rides, and more. Information vendors include LED lighting, Geo-Thermal heating/ cooling, home funerals, used books, assisted living, and others. There will be music all day long,” Hildebrand stated to the council. “The Library Open House holding a First Anniversary celebration with tours and there is an Autumn Fest Geocache from 10 a.m. to noon.”

Hildebrand stated there is a chili cookoff contest on Sept. 26 at the overlook where local restaurants enter to win the Best Chili Award. She stated that if anyone wanted to look up events, they could go to thrivelocal.com. The council approved the request to close the portion of Main Street on Sept. 25 for Autumn Fest from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Police officers get vote of confidence from village board

by Nancy Jappe Siren staff writer SIREN – Siren Police Chief Chris Sybers and his officers attended the Sept. 9 village board meeting to see how the board responded to Sybers’ concern. “People (apparently meaning board members) are coming in and asking for reports from the officers,” Sybers said. “I am asking where the concerns are coming from. Everything (we do) is legitimate.”

Board member Tom Anderson responded that two citizens had seen the Siren officer north of Webster. Sybers was not in the office so Anderson passed on the inquiry to Village Administrator/Engineer Marty Shutt. Anderson said he was satisfied with the answer he got to his inquiry.

“My officers are not out doing things they are not supposed to do or were not required to do,” Sybers responded. He pointed out that in recent days his officers had been called out 14 times for assists to the county, to medical providers and to the St. Croix Tribe.

“If (some concern) is brought to our attention, we can’t just ignore it,” board member Dave Alden commented, adding that nobody questioned whether the officer was doing anything illegal at the time.

He pointed out that there are some people who don’t like the Siren Police Department, and that their perceptions are out there.

“The main point is that we are here to fix problems that occur,” Alden said.

“People need to know that the board has trust in its officers, even if questions are asked,” said village President Jan Hunter.

In action taken at the meeting, the board approved recommendations adopting the

Roads, Streets and Utilities – Friday, Sept.

24, 9 a.m. Plan Commission – Wednesday,

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Wells Wright, a new resident of Siren, attended the Siren Village Board meeting Thursday, Sept. 9, to request that the village blow its warning siren at noon every day.

“This is an institution and tradition in this country’s small towns,” Wright said. “The siren (should) go off at noon in Siren, Wisconsin.” – Photo by Nancy Jappe Code of Ordinances that had been reviewed by the Buildings, grounds and parks committee and by the roads, streets and utilities committee. The board also approved guidelines for draft review presented by the above committees and the staff as well as two TIF resolutions recommended by the Plan Commission.

Upcoming meetings for September include: Buildings, Grounds and Parks – Thursday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. Personnel and Finance – Wednesday, Sept. 29, 8:30 a.m.

Public Safety – Tuesday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m.

Members of the Polk Burnett Bee Association bow their heads in prayer in thanks at their annual picnic last Saturday, Sept. 11. The potluck event was held in the Amery area this year. This year’s honey yield was down in many areas due to the heavy rains, which washed away much of the nectar and pollen on the plants. Nectar and pollen are what bees use to make honey. The bee club meets every third Thursday of the month at the Balsam Lake Justice Center at 8 p.m. - Photo Wayne Anderson

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by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CENTURIA – Using several local village parks as an example, Centuria resident Jeanne Alling presented a bold proposal for the village’s park on the south side of town, south of 8th Street, that would make the current green space into a multiactivity mecca for everything from soccer to tractor pulling, a fitness trail and picnic shelter, with a skate park and playground, as well, on top of other current activities, which include a skating rink and basketball court.

Alling said the approximately sevenacre village park land could be “a good community project,” and thinks it’s very much supported by local residents, many of whom she queried over Memory Days.

“It’s a way to get youth involved, too,” she said. “It would utilize it in a way that’s good for the whole town.”

The board noted that there is a group working on a skate park project already, and said the idea seemed very supportable, but that it should go through the village park board.

Alling was hoping the plan would include a better “pulling track” for garden tractor and regular pulling events, in which she is very involved through FFA. She also hoped to include a pavilion for picnics and events for rentals, similar to Milltown’s Bering Park shelter, which she said has “stuff going on all the time.”

She even brought the blueprint of the Milltown shelter, and said the early estimates would be that it would cost between $40,000 to $50,000.

Alling said she was “looking for direction” from the board, which was not only enthused but immediately supportive of the concept, with the only objection or concern coming from possible parking issues.

“I think it’s great to have ideas come from the public,” Trustee Dave Markert said.

Trustee Gene Ludack recalled that it was a similar bravado that made the current Centuria ballpark come to fruition in the 1970s, using local volunteers to lay out the field and do the majority of the work.

“It sure got a lot of people involved,” Ludack said with a nod.

Several people noted a similar south park plan that surfaced about a decade ago and was even penned out by surveyor Carl Hetfeld, who happened to be at the meeting Monday. He said he may have the old plan somewhere on a “longforgotten computer,” and would take a look.

The board did not take any action on the plan, but recommended Alling make her pitch at the next park board meeting, which is set for Friday, Oct. 1. They also suggested getting the planning commission involved.

Other board action • The board entertained a presentation by members of the Unity Ambulance Service on their upcoming contract proposal, which is set to expire later this year.

The service has undergone a change in ownership since the last renewal, two years ago.

Josh Salzman gave an update on the last years’ activity by the service for the village, with 90 total runs, which ranks the village third in frequency among their eight contracted municipalities. Salzman also proposed the new contract be a year longer, if approved, and said the cost would go up $1 per capita annually, from $9 to $10, meaning about a $9,500 annual increase, which would be static for the life of the contract.

He said that rate compares quite favorably to all other services, which go as high

as $42 per capita for another service.

The board forwarded the proposal on to both the finance and health and sanitation committees for approval.

• It didn’t take long for board members to disagree about procedural items at Monday’s monthly meeting. It started when Trustee Ryan Davison brought up questions about whether Aug. 9 board minutes reflected board motions of approval of bill paying or finance committee recommendations.

That issue then turned into disagreements over a deep-seated, and as yet unresolved issue, of whether board Chair Wayne Bakke was just in seeking legal advice recently after the village attorney had passed away.

Several board members expressed a desire not to approve the $350 consult bill, since Bakke had sought the advice without informing the board.

The question of board minutes was essentially unchanged, but the Bakke legal issue remained until later in the evening, when it was addressed through a failed motion that would have forced all board members to seek required full board approval for hiring an attorney, although it was pointed out that the village already has a “hired” attorney on retainer.

• The board did pass a motion to require trustees to seek board approval for any training seminars or programs that cost over $50. That passed after a long discussion on the value of such training, and eventually was reworded to exclude employees, who must have specialized and state required training on occasion to meet eligibility standards.

• The board approved a certified survey map for the Northwestern Wisconsin Electric property purchase in the village industrial park. The CSM is now for 3.5 acres and would include an access road on village property, which they required be built to village standards, to ensure it wouldn’t need to be torn up later for park expansion.

• The village’s issue with their Web site surfaced again, with an alternate site being touted as “fabulous” by several people, outdoing the current, official village site, which is not being updated due to cost issues.

The Web committee will meet with the person volunteering their time to update the “fabulous” site to see if they would be willing to work out a deal with the village instead of using the contracted services, which would require updates by staff members, which they seemed unwilling to do.

However, there are issues with going the “fabulous” route, such as accountability, legal requirements, open records laws and whether all of the information is “official” or just the Webmaster’s opinion.

The committee will address the issues next month to hopefully resolve some of the conflicts.

• They could not agree on how to handle two major issues: health insurance and wage increases. They disagreed about the issue and were unclear as to the fiscal impact either a 1-percent or 2-percent raise would have, especially combined with their policy of covering 100 percent of health insurance costs for all six employees. A majority of the board disagreed on the idea of covering everything and giving a raise, while a compromise could not be reached that night. They decide to forward the issue back on to the committee level.

• The board approved the appointment of Will Wellbrock to the village water and sewer commission.

• They approved seeking negotiations with Shaffer Manufacturing on so-called “pay as you go” tax incentives for their industrial park tax numbers, outlining a way to the previous losses of about $6,000 after the previous tenant went bankrupt.

• They also approved the state’s estimated population figure of 948 residents, up slightly from previous numbers.

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A reminder from our political past Disappointment in the national media. It happens. More often than not these days.

These past few weeks the disappointment for many comes with the extensive coverage of a little-known minister who threatened to burn a Quran to strike a blow against Muslims. He has something like 12 parishioners. Yet he and his “project” found their way into stories posted around the world.

As the old saying goes, it may have been a slow day in the newsroom. If the national media would have passed up this news tip it would have been better for everyone, especially members of our troops serving in the Middle East who because extreme targets for religious extremists. Perhaps the content of that story outweighed its scope, but in reality, how much influence would the pastor have had if he and his dozen parishioners would have been ignored and left to their own twisted vision of justice out behind their church?

Then again, there can be value in shedding light on dark places and creating dialogue.

Enter David Broder, a political writer for the Washington Post - and Pulitzer Prize winner. He wrote a column this week – relying on his memory of a speech given 50 years ago by then presidential candidate John Kennedy.

Kennedy had accepted an invitation to appear before the Greater Houston Ministerial Association to answer the question regarding his Roman Catholic faith and whether he would be able to withstand “the hierarchy of his church to gain further funds and favors ...” should he be elected president. In other words, would the Pope be telling our president what to do?

Kennedy decided to take the issue head-on, Broder noted.

“The ministers, in their Sunday best, were seated in the ballroom of the Rice Hotel when Kennedy arrived. He made a point of walking up through the assembly by himself — one man facing whatever was about to come.

“In words that have often been quoted as defining the American tradition of religious liberty, Kennedy uttered two crisp paragraphs, beginning, ‘I believe in an America where the separation of church and state is absolute,’ and concluding ‘where religious liberty is so indivisible that an act against one church is treated as an act against all.’”

Kennedy was uncomfortable but cool. He left to applause.

“At the end,” Broder concluded, “Peter Lisagor of The Chicago Daily News turned to a knot of other reporters and said, "If the editors of this country were smart, they'd pull every reporter covering Kennedy tonight off him for the rest of the campaign. You can't have watched this and still say you're neutral. I thought he was right.”

Broder’s entire editorial can be seen online at www.twincities.com, with the keyword “Broder.”

Editorials by Gary King

Ungovernable This nation is becoming ungovernable.

The cynical Republican leadership is doing everything in its power to keep the Obama adminstration from having success in improving the economy and decreasing unemployment in the hopes that they may be returned to power. Their aim on winning would be to cut taxes further on the wealthy, increase our military might, and destroy what is left of the safety nets established by Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, yes, and even Nixon: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps and more.

For example, the only way the Senate majority leader could pass a bill to help state and local governments make Medicaid payments and to avoid laying off 140,000 teachers was to cut the Food Stamp program by $12 billion in order to avoid a Republican filibuster.

Every Republican senator and representative must march lockstep with the conservative leadership or face a challenge from their own party at the next election. Even John McCain had to move several steps to the right in his recent election bid or lose the nomination of his own party.

But why should members of the chambers of commerce and U.S. corporations wish to see the economy improve for the ordinary person and a decrease in the unemployment numbers when they have seen their profits rise by 36 percent this year, and their profits as a share of GDP near postwar records.

This nation does not need another ultraconservative senator. Keep Russ Feingold as a voice of the common people and not send another vote for the greedy CEOs and Wall Street bankers.

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Free wireless A short while ago when my wife and I went out to Western Minnesota for our 67th-year class reunion, we were privileged to be able to stay with our nephew and his wife for a couple of days. Well, I left the farm when we were married 65 years ago, so I was extremely interested in doing some catch-up on all the changes that have been made over the years in the way that technology has changed farming.

While sitting on their deck in the evening talking about GPS wireless signals guiding their tractors straight down the field and wireless cell-phone signals making worldwide communication nearly instantaneous, I looked at the evening sky and marveled at the wonder of it all. Radio waves, color TV signals, GPS, garage-door openers, military communications and hundreds of other wireless signals, most likely totaling many millions, all crossing at the same time.

Now it makes you stop and think! How come some of these millions of signals going at the speed of light, going in every direction, don’t collide, go off course or in some way don’t do what they are supports to!

Of course, the answer has to be that man has used his intellect to be able to harness and make useful a God-created process. It took men from the time of his creation until now (approx. 10,000 or 12,000 years) to realize that the way that we Christians communicate with God through prayer, can be also be used for other things. Prayer goes from us to our Lord by air, wireless, instantly, in any language – no equipment needed. What a bargain. Free wireless, and if you have any concerns about how to use your free gift, try going to church. That won’t cost you anything either.

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I think the public and community should know – There are thieves on the loose!

It was never mentioned in the paper how my sister Kathy Marlow’s house, was robbed, not once, but twice after she changed locks in late winter, this early spring in Clam Falls.

They stole everything she held dear, her entire salt and pepper collection, approximately 75 sets; marble and agate collection; antique mantel clock (horses on each side); wildlife prints, wolves and Terry Redlin; lawn mower; antique pony cart; cast-iron frying plans; old locks and

keys; toy metal guns; pedal tractor; old tricycle; jewelry and more.

She was caring for my ailing parents when this happened. Her house was locked up tight, but locks only keep honest people honest.

Please print this in case anyone would come forward with information. I’m offering $100 for any information.

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• Letters to the editor • Friend?

I agree with some of what Stan Engstrand says in his letter that appeared in the Sept. 8 issue of the Leader. Stan is right that people should get involved in town government and should learn about Mathy Construction Company’s proposal to mine basalt on Iver’s Mountain. Where I part company with Stan is over whether Iver’s Mountain should be destroyed by a basalt mine and whether our town board should have some say-so about the matter.

The more I learn about the proposed mine – the blasting, the hundreds of big trucks on small roads, the elimination of springs that feed the Trade River, the 100feet-deep pits Mathy wants to blast into the mountain, the plentiful supply of basalt at the existing Dresser mine – the more convinced I am that Mathy’s proposed mine is a bad idea.

Last year our town board took a wise and courageous step when it enacted the ordinance regulating large-scale commercial activity in Laketown. This ordinance sensibly fleshes out the objective in Laketown’s Comprehensive Plan to preserve our town’s rural character. Those of us who have followed closely the way that the WDNR and Polk County have handled this situation know that they cannot be relied upon to protect our town’s natural resources. We should be grateful we have a town board that is willing to do the right thing.

The road agreement that Mathy got the old town board to sign was no blessing. It obligated the town to maintain the new road for Mathy’s benefit. Rainstorms like the ones we had this summer would wash out Mountain Drive whether it’s asphalt or gravel, but it would be a lot more expensive to fix the washout if the road is asphalt.

Stan says we should “attend meetings with an open mind and disregard the opinions of outsiders.” How open is someone’s mind if he starts with the view that all outside opinions should be rejected? Further, Stan isn’t shooting quite straight on this one, since it is Stan and his friends who are working hand in glove with Mathy Construction Company – an outsider who doesn’t give a rip about Laketown.

Stan claims to write on behalf of the Friends of Laketown. We are all friends of Laketown. It’s disturbing that those who want to destroy a beloved landmark in Laketown would wrap themselves in the banner of friendship.

Friend and resident of Laketown, Diane Keeler Luck

Education: National, state and local Education drives innovation, which drives technology, which grows America.

From our president and secretary of education: “We need to improve our educational system.”

Why? We live in a global world and we are not competitive. In reading and math, we are ranked in the number 20s position.

In graduating from college with a twoyear degree, we went from No. 1 to No. 10. We only graduate 75 percent from our high schools. We need to change direction, now.

The chain of responsibility and accountability steps for a child’s education.

1. Child student. Effort applied, reward delayed.

2. Parent/main caregiver. Coach and supporter.

3 .Teacher. Coach, delivery agent of subject matter and supporter.

4. Teachers union. The group of no.

Main obstacle to system improvement.

5. Principal. Coach and leader of teachers and students.

6. Superintendent. Coach, leader and vision/goal-setter.

7. School board. Oversees the local educational process and accountable to all.

8. Local church. Supporter and spiritual development.

9. State Department of Public Instruction. Regulator.

10. Property taxpayers/community.

Minor funder and largest supporter.

11. State government. Major funder and regulator.

12. Federal government. Smallest funder. Regulator. No Child Left Behind/ Test every child and identify poor performing schools with corrective action. Race to the Top special funding available to states that demonstrate creative solutions to improve educational performance.

Many educational experts contend we are complacent or apathetic and no longer prize education as a nation and that is reflective by our downward trend and our rankings for the last 10 years.

Rich Hess Trade Lake

No Sympathy People who know me, know I am a hard-core football fan, and for that matter, sports fan. But this threat of a lockout by the NFL players next year really gets me!

I know I don’t know all the details, but here is my opinion anyway.

The owners want more of the collective money pie, and the players don’t think they get enough of a base salary for the rookies just coming into the league as well as wanting more of the pie for the veterans. Both of these idiots (owners and players) should spend some time with the homeless and the poverty-stricken Americans in this country to see what it’s really like to live without! It’s ridiculous that they are complaining of not having enough. I think there’s too much money on both sides of the fence in the NFL. Fine, let ‘em lockout.

I hope they lockout for a long time so they have to start selling off some of their luxury vehicles, and their multimillion dollar homes. Both the owners and the players will have a hard time getting my sympathy.

Brian Chryst St. Croix Falls

What is a school bus driver?

A bus driver is a person who smiles in the morning, smiles in the evening and eats Rolaids in between.

A bus driver gets there when nobody else can; he finds houses which don’t exist and children with no names.

They dry tears, dispel fears and find lost notebooks.

A school bus driver has eyes in the back of his head and hears every word that is said, even in sign language.

They separate the meek from the mighty, the timid from the bold and given reassuring nods to anxious “mamas” standing at the end of their lanes.

A bus driver is the epitome of patience and perfection of skills; he also has a good understanding of human nature and Mother Nature.

A bus driver leaves before daylight and returns after dark (in the wintertime) and communes with the elements. He has a grudging friendship with the glaring sun, the beating rain and driving snow. And he knows all about dust and the geological formation of gravel.

They are immune to noise.

A bus driver’s favorite words (besides “good morning” and “good night”) are “sit down.”

Their favorite color is yellow.

A bus driver’s worst apprehension involves 5-year-olds with motion sickness, especially in the winter when the windows are closed and the heater is on.

A bus driver knows all the school songs and pep cheers. His vocabulary is always up-to-date.

To be a bus driver, a person must be able to memorize the number of the bus garage and the superintendent’s number.

They can read maps.

Sometimes a bus driver gets tired, but he seldom gets mad; and always, most faithfully, he gets there.

Many people set their clocks by a bus driver’s schedule; many mothers set out for a second cup of coffee.

A bus driver sits at the helm of a 6- to 7ton machine loaded with 65 units of the most precious cargo on God’s earth – our

children.

John Sevelius Siren School Bus Driver

Keep ordinance in place To the residents of Laketown Township: A letter to the editor last week suggested that Laketown should remove our large-scale development ordinance in order to keep us “country” rather than suburban. I’m completely baffled as to how allowing totally unregulated and unzoned large-scale development is going to keep us more country. Mathy Construction targeted Laketown for a big-open pit mine - a pit one-half mile long, one-quarter mile wide, and 100 feet deep, blasted out of solid rock - because we had no zoning in the township.

I’m a lifelong resident of Laketown, grew up on a small dairy farm here, and I think it’s important that we keep every operating farm in the town going. However, last year a group from Minnesota had plans for a 3,700-cow dairy operation here, and I wouldn‘t want the manure pit for a 3,700-cow dairy put in upwind from my house. Without the ordinance in place, something like this could happen to any one of us.

The Laketown Board did a great job in putting this ordinance in place. Let’s keep it there. We have an opportunity to have a say in what Laketown will look like in the future, and I would like to see it look a lot like it does now.

Paul Petersen Luck

Positive start to new school year It’s hard to believe that we are starting a new school year already. Tips and ideas for a successful start to the school year can be found all around us. Wisconsin teachers, through their state association – the Wisconsin Educational Association Coun-

When the going gets tough …

Earlier this week I got a call from my brother’s wife letting me know he was in an ambulance on his way to the hospital. These are the kind of calls we all dread. Not knowing what was wrong, I rushed to the hospital myself. As I sat there waiting to find out how he was, I started thinking about how we, as a family, would be able to get through what lay ahead. What came to mind was the old saying, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.”

The doctors think my brother had an aneurysm. The road ahead will be difficult, but working together, we will get through this. I know that we will pull together as a family and do whatever needs to be done. It’s the way that I and my family have always approached life. And it’s the way that we in northwestern Wisconsin handle things. As a community, we have always worked together to make sure that we can weather the storms and come out stronger.

That’s what gives me the confidence that we will get past the current economic downturn. I know it has been difficult, that it will continue to be difficult, but I hold onto the knowledge that as a community, we will pull through. I am continually amazed at the way that people in our neck of the woods are willing to roll up their sleeves in times of need.

Faced with the possibility that jobs will be lost at both Polaris and UFE, the community is responding. In the past week I have been contacted by a number of people interested in taking over parts of Polaris and all of UFE’s operations. Some of these people have the resources to move ahead, others are not yet in a position to make offers. In each case, we have been working with them to explore their options. Sometimes that means trying to work directly with Polaris or the company running UFE; in other cases it means working with the

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cil, are pleased to offer a useful, commonsense source of information for both parents and teachers on how to make the upcoming school year the best ever. By visiting the WEAC Web site, weac.org and selecting the Parents and Community page you can read ideas and suggestions as well as an option to offer your own thoughts for a successful start to the school year.

More information and ideas are available in a free publication from WEAC titled Classroom Connections that can be viewed and downloaded on line or you can request copies of the magazine. This year’s articles range from dealing with bullying to how to ready your senior for life after high school. Hard copies can be obtained by contacting Anne Eagan Waukau, WEAC media specialist, at WaukauA@weac.org or calling 262-3700142.

I would also encourage you to review your school’s policies, particularly policies on discipline and use of cell phones and other electronic devices. Policies are often updated over the summer and a quick review could prevent any unintentional violations.

Having a positive start to the school year is the goal of not only parents but of teachers and educational support professionals as well. By working together we can ensure the best learning environment and positive outcomes for all Wisconsin students.

I’m looking forward to a great school year with the cooperation and support of parents, teachers, support professionals, and the communities all working together for Wisconsin’s students.

Dan Tripp, president Northwest United Educators Rice Lake

Connect to your community Inter-County Leader w w w. t h e - l e a d e r. n e t

Ann Hraychuck 28th District Assembly Department of Commerce or members of the Vision 600 economic development task force.

And it is not just people who are interested in buying those companies that have been contacting me. People from all parts of the district have been reaching out to me with their ideas for keeping those jobs in our community. No matter how far-fetched some of these ideas are, I am encouraged by the sense of optimism that I encounter almost every day.

That positive attitude will be needed in the coming months. The state is facing yet another extremely tight budget next biennium. As I mentioned in a previous column, state agencies have been told to come up with plans for a 10-percent cut for 2011-2013. This will be on top of the 6-percent cut that most agencies absorbed in the 2009-2011 budget.

These additional cuts will test our positive attitude. Compared to other states, Wisconsin has less bureaucracy left to cut. Wisconsin was seventh lowest in 2008 in the number of state employees relative to total population and 10th lowest in total state and local government employees relative to total population.

I’m confident that we will pull through whatever lies ahead. Just like my family is pulling together for a good outcome for my brother, this community will work together to get past these tough times.

Please do not hesitate to contact my office if you have questions about legislative matters. I can be reached via phone toll-free at 888-529-0028 or by email at Rep.Hraychuck@ legis.wisconsin.gov.

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Charlie Wolden receives 2010 Vietnam Veteran of the Year Award FREDERIC - Charlie Wolden of Frederic has been named the 2010 Vietnam Veteran of the Year by the Wisconsin State Council of Vietnam Veterans of America.

Wolden accepted the honor Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Milwaukee Convention Center. He was accompanied by his wife, Janet Kelton.

VVA President Richard Lindbeck presented Wolden with the award and read the following statement outlining Wolden’s life and accomplishments: “Charlie Wolden grew up in Poplar, Wisconsin. He served in the United States Marine Corps from July 1967 to June 1971, including a tour of duty in Vietnam as an infantryman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, from December, 1967 to December 1968. His unit was the third company into Hue City during the 1968 Tet Offensive and during his 28 days there, he was wounded in action for which he was awarded the Purple Heart.

“After a duty assignment at Camp Pendelton, he returned to Vietnam in December 1970 where he served as a platoon sergeant with Bravo Company of the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Division at Yankee Station in the South China Sea. “After his return from Vietnam and discharge in June 1971, Charlie attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior from 1971 to 1974. In December 1974, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and

Charlie Wolden received the 2010 Vietnam Veteran of the Year award last Saturday evening, Sept. 12, in Milwaukee. - Special photos served as a B-52 pilot, co-pilot and instructor pilot. He flew classified missions all over the world. After the Iranian Hostage Crisis, he was assigned to a rapid deployment force consisting of 15 B-52s and their pilots and crew. As a strategic projection force, they became the first to fly B-52s bombing with a close air support at 100 feet.

“After Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was assassinated, Charlie was part of the mission in which six B-52s flew nonstop,

round trip from Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota to bomb an airfield in the Egyptian-Libyan area as a show of force to the Egyptian military. For his actions during that mission, he received the Air Medal.

“After being medically retired in 1988 from the Air Force, Charlie attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior during which time he completed a counseling internship at the Duluth Vet Center and graduated in 1990 with a master’s degree

in counseling.

“After working for a year as a juvenile social worker in Polk County, Charlie started a mental health clinic providing service support to vet centers and the department of corrections. His contracts included one with the St. Paul Vet Center covering services for veterans in eight Wisconsin counties from 1993 to 2006.

“From 2006-2008, Charlie served as the Milwaukee Vet Center team leader and since 2008 has been the Duluth Vet Center team leader. During his time as a vet center team leader, in addition to his regular duties, he had lead responsibility for the setup, hiring of staff and opening of the vet centers in Escanaba, Mich. and Green Bay, as well as the La Crosse Vet Center, scheduled to open later this year.

“Over the years, Charlie has served as the president and a member of the Frederic Village Board. An avid sportsman, hunter and conservationist, he is a member of the National Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever.

“Charlie Wolden has lived a life of service to his community, the State of Wisconsin and the United states of America. In the process, he has come to epitomize Vietnam Veterans of America’s founding principle, ‘Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another.’

“That is why Charlie Wolden is being honored tonight as Wisconsin VVA’s 2010 Vietnam Veteran of the Year.”

Grantsburg School Board approves education jobs funding staffing plan

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg School Board voted to approve a two-year education jobs funding staffing plan at their Sept. 13 board meeting.

The school district will receive $194,083 to hire more staff under a federal initiative as part of the federal government’s Education Jobs Fund program.

The Education Jobs Fund program is a one-time federal program that provides $10 billion nationally in assistance to states, to save or create education jobs for the 2010-2011 school year.

Jobs funded under this program include those that provide educational and related services for early childhood, elementary and secondary education, as well as other employees such as librarians, coaches, interpreters, custodians, food service, and principals – not districtwide positions or for contracted services.

Funds will be distributed to schools on a per-pupil basis and can be spent through September 2012.

The United States Education Department estimates the fund will save as many as 160,000 educators who might have otherwise lost their jobs.

On Thursday, Aug. 19, Gov. Doyle signed Wisconsin’s application to receive its nearly $180 million share of the $10 billion Education Jobs Fund. The dollars will

be distributed to local school districts using the state’s general equalization aid formula in order to distribute dollars to as many districts as possible.

Superintendent Joni Burgin said that by using a combination of remaining ARRA special education funds, which must be spent this year, Education Jobs Funding and Fund 10 the budget team created a two-year staffing plan.

The Grantsburg School Board directed the district’s budget team to create a twoyear plan to stretch the funding over the allowable period to maximize the impact on student learning.

The budget team recommended adding several staffing positions and improvements over a two-year period.

Superintendent Joni Burgin said the main goal of Grantsburg’s plan is to assist each school building to meet their student achievement goals in reading and math.

“The primary focus will be to provide intervention teachers and instructional assistants to help students that are not proficient to become proficient,” Burgin explained.

Burgin went on to say the new staff would identify where students have gaps and deficits in their learning and will work with them directly to fill these learning gaps. “Hopefully it will be a long-term learning investment for each student receiving services and will benefit them

throughout their K-12 education. All students will gain from this plan,” said Burgin.

When asked by the board as to what will happen when the two-year funding runs out Burgin had this to say, “We know that the funds are temporary and that it will create a funding cliff when they expire. Our goal is to accomplish as much student learning growth as we can for as long as we can.”

Burgin then commented on the great local staff available to fill the positions.

“We are excited this funding will provide more local people with jobs.”

In other board business: The district’s principals reported the school year was off to a great start with high school Principal Stan Marczak remarking, “Every day last week I had a student tell me how glad they were to be back at school.”

Insight School of Wisconsin Principal Billy Beesley reported enrollment at ISW was at just over 600 students for the 20102011 school year with an additional 40plus part-time students from Grantsburg and other districts also enrolled in the virtual school.

Suzie Retzer, the district’s School-ToWork transition coordinator, told the board this year’s transitional initiatives will be “bigger and better than ever be-

fore” saying each grade level will have a specific transition activity. “Our big splash this year will be our in-house career day,” said Retzer.

Retzer said the district would continue to partner with WITC-Rice Lake and local community resources for job shadowing, career days, and the popular Women and Men of Tomorrow program.

Retzer went on to tell the board the district’s partnership with Pine Technical College in Pine City, Minn., will continue, allowing the school to offer externships in welding, machine operations and engineering. Pine Tech has also included the district in a $5-million health careers grant allowing GHS students externships in those careers as well.

Kathy Josephson, the district’s afterschool program coordinator, reported 150 students were enrolled in the after-school classes. Josephson said an additional half hour had been added to the after-school schedule so working parents would not have to leave work early to pick up their children, noting no bus service is provided for students enrolled in the afterschool program.

The board voted to approve an agreement with Luck and Barron school districts allowing students from those districts to enroll in ISW.

Amery couple arrested for drugs and firearms AMERY – Police arrested an Amery man and woman on Sept. 9 after finding drugs and a number of weapons while searching their home. Matthew Savoy, 28, and Courtney Thompson, 23 have both received felony charges of possession of methamphetamine, theft of movable property-special facts; possession of short-

barreled shotguns, and possession of a firearm silencer. There were also misdemeanor charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana.

Police went to the home at 260 Broadway St. with a search warrant for a stolen motorcycle. While searching the home for

that, police found drug paraphernalia and expanded their search. Found were three sawed-off shotguns, one Ducks Unlimited shotgun which had been reported stolen, several hypodermic needles, and a pink plastic box containing several items of contraband, including 23 grams of meth; a black hollowed-out tube threaded at one

end which is believed to be a silencer for a firearm; a small container of what looked like marijuana and a one-hitter pipe. Both parties haved been booked. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

OWI arrests POLK COUNTY - Thomas Sanford, 45, Frederic, was arrested and charged with OWI, second offense, on Sep. 8 at about 7:15 p.m. after apparently walking away from an accident. Someone notified the police that a car had gone in a ditch on 270th Avenue near 240th Street in Cushing, and that a man was walking away from the vehicle. The officer found Sandford walking on 240th, and saw him fall.

Sanford denied driving the vehicle but agreed to go back to it with the officer to check it out. The vehicle was still warm,

and Sanford’s key started it. He appeared quited intoxicated. Field sobriety tests were given, including a Breathalyzer, which registered .22, and he was arrested.

Ryan Larsin, 37, Stacy, Minn., was arrested and charged with OWI, second offense, and operating with a prohibited alcohol content on Sept. 10. He was stopped for speeding at about 67 mph on Hwy. 46. He appeared intoxicated but refused to take field sobriety tests and was arrested. A blood sample was taken at the hospital which registered .10.

Jeremiah Johnson, 29, Balsam Lake, was arrested and charged with OWI, second offense, on Sept. 9, just before midnight. A police officer clocked him going 73 mph on Hwy. 8 near 170th Street, followed him and saw him crossing the centerline and fog line. The officer pulled him over and administered field sobriety tests and was arrested.

Joshua Williams, 25, Balsam Lake, was arrested and charged with OWI, first offense, and operating with prohited blood alcohol content, on Sept. 13. He was

stopped after he rapidly drove up behind a moving police car with his brights on, tailgating it until the officer pulled over and allowed him to pass. He was seen driving left of the centerline and was stopped. Field sobriety tests were given, including a Breathalyzer, which registered .234, after which he was arrested. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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City passes motion giving conditions for RiverBank property

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The city council met Sept. 13 and set forth conditions regarding the RiverBank-acquired property, formerly Biermann property on Hwy. 8 that was purchased out of foreclosure by The RiverBank. City Administrator Ed Emerson updated everyone on the issue before discussion took place among the council on how to proceed.

Emerson’s update indicated approximately one month ago RiverBank contracted to have the commercially zoned lands along Hwy. 8 clear-cut. This action was undertaken on advisement of Brian Zeller, Greystone Realty, the realtor of the lands, who is contracted through The RiverBank. Approximately 20 acres have been cut at the recommendation of Zeller in order to make the property site marketable to developers.

The city inventoried the trees and determined the property contained mature oak trees ranging up to 70 to 80 years old based on counting rings. In addition, lands that have been clear-cut are delineated wetlands that were protected under a developer’s agreement with the city of St. Croix Falls. These lands and the trees therein, were to be preserved as a condition of the preliminary plat approval back in 2004, Emerson continued.

The RiverBank claims they received approximately $5,000 for removal of the trees and were not aware of this provision.

An application to cut trees was made to Polk County rather than the city of St.

Croix Falls where it should have gone.

The county mistakenly forwarded the information to the town of St. Croix Falls, rather than the city of St. Croix Falls. This resulted in The RiverBank and Greystone Realty assuming there was no comment and they could proceed with tree cutting on the property.

It was noted at Monday’s meeting by several council members that no tree removal should have occurred without proper site plan approval regardless of the lack of response The RiverBank assumed they had from the city. A cease and desist order was issued by Emerson until the city council could formally resolve the issue.

“I’m looking for accountability,” said councilman Debra Kravig. “We have property damage that cannot be undone.

The clear-cutting next to the delineated wetland is too steep to build anything on and should not have been cut that close. It affects the groundwater filtration that we drink and that goes to the river.”

Kravig stated she felt it was unfortunate the city has not heard from one person from RiverBank for accountability and that since The RiverBank has been in the community for a long time and the city will be partnering with them for a long time, dwelling on the issue is not productive. She did reiterate her disappointment that the bank went ahead with the clearcutting without hearing from the city or contacting them when they did not get a response.

“What Greystone is proposing for that

area is not realistic,” Kravig continued.

“Maybe we can work with them to determine a development that is realistic and at least make something positive happen out of this mistake.” She requested that the city add a condition that the 50 acres be sent to the plan commission for realistic uses for the property and zone the property so the land use makes sense.

“I think The RiverBank had an opportunity to comply with the developer’s agreement,” said Brian Blesi, councilman. “I think there should be no more tree cutting and restoration of the areas that have been clear cut at a minimum and I don’t think that is unreasonable.”

Mayor Darrell Anderson weighed in on the discussion saying he contacted several persons from the DNR and that after looking at the site, they determined there is nothing they could do to fine RiverBank.

He stated the DNR told him it was directly up to the city to fine any violations of ordinances or agreements. He further said the county did not err sending the information to the town of St. Croix Falls, but that the town assumed the city was passing the information to them, rather than taking it and relaying it to the city.

Zeller had a chance to address the explanation given by Emerson and the council comments. He stated, “We have no plans to continue logging at this point.

There may be a plan in the future that we would want to cut more trees and we would work with you. The developer’s agreement with Biermann was not signed and not recorded. That was not our fault.

We have no objection working with you on the cease and desist of cutting. All of our equipment was pulled out and moved to another location.”

“I think having the plan commission relooking at this may benefit the city, the developer and owner in the long run,” said Emerson.

“I could work with you forwarding the information about what type of calls we get coming in for interest in the property,” Zeller replied. “My job is to show it to everybody and see what the interest is in the property, not to try and predict what’s able to go in. So, maybe sharing the information with you on the calls we get is a solution. We’re trying.”

The council put together several conditions and unanimously approved them as a motion. The motion included the following items: 1. RiverBank is to accept provisions of the developer’s agreement and the agreement shall be registered incorporating the new change of ownership. 2. RiverBank shall have the wetland delineation markers restored. 3. The wetlands on the property shall be deed protected at RiverBank’s expense. 4. There shall be no further cutting of trees on-site and such cutting shall only be allowed after the traditional site plan approval process. 5. The wetland areas shall be restored by RiverBank. 6. RiverBank shall clear the area of debris after a walk through the site with the city administrator so wetland areas can be agreed to.

Second storm siren in Balsam Lake on hold Web site consultant criticized

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff reporter BALSAM LAKE — Storm coverage in Balsam Lake has never been all it should be, but this might not be the time to try to do anything about it, the village board agreed Monday night, Sept. 13.

The issue came up last month after a storm wrought heavy damage throughout the village. Although it was not classified as a severe thunderstorm warning or a tornado warning, which are the two types of storms for which the siren is activated, it led to discussion regarding siren coverage.

There is currently one siren in the village, located on the water tower by the village hall. Residents on the north side of the village, particularly at the trailer courts, often do not hear it when it is activated.

The board last month directed public works director Darryl Ince to look into the cost of another siren, and Ince made his report back to the board Monday.

There are two potential sites for another siren, Ince reported, both of which would greatly add to the coverage but would still not reach everyone. The cost, however, caused the board to balk at the purchase.

With installation, according to Ince, the siren would cost about $17,000.

“It’s a lot of money,” said Trustee Jeff Reed, who said he does not hear the siren at his place either.

Reed’s main concern was that the $17,000 has not been budgeted. “I understand the safety side of it,” he said. Now that the cost is known, he said, the board can budget for it.

The board discussed how the siren is activated, indicating that when either a severe thunderstorm warning or a tornado warning has been issued, the county sheriff’s department notifies the police or fire department. The police or fire department then activates the siren.

With audience member Carl Holmgren joining the discussion, the board talked about whether the sheriff’s department could just activate the siren. The sheriff’s communication center is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Holmgren pointed out.

The down side of this, according to the discussion, is that the sheriff’s department has never had this responsibility, and new equipment would be needed to make it work.

At the end of the discussion, the board agreed to discuss the issue with the cur-

from the service between September 2009 and August 2010, at 113. He reported that the number of EMTs is staying stable at about 25.

The village is at the end of its two-year contract cycle, said Salzman, and the service is requesting a $1 per capita increase over the last contract, bringing the per-resident cost to $10.

The board approved the new contract at $10 per village resident.

Balsam Lake Public Works Director Darryl Ince, standing, discusses storm siren options with the village board. With Ince from left are village President Guy Williams, and Trustees Caroline Rediske, Mike Voltz and Dave Knutson. – Photos by Mary Stirrat rent sheriff, then with the individual elected to that position in November.

Web site Jolene Jones of JJ Web Services came under the gun, with members of the village Web site committee expressing dissatisfaction with her work.

Reed, a member of the committee, said that $1,500 has been paid for Web services, but the committee is not satisfied and wants to look elsewhere for help.

The problem is possibly not all on Jones’ side, however, as she pointed out to the board that she has sent information to the committee to review but has not received a response. She said that much of her time has been spent developing the information for the industrial park, which she sent to the committee Aug. 12, but she has not gotten any comments.

Steve Biza, also a member of the committee, said that there is general dissatisfaction regarding the looks of the site, saying that it is not professional. He said there have also been problems with broken links and grammatical errors.

Biza said he had e-mailed some of the errors to Jones back in April, but the mistakes were never corrected. He said he received a response from her saying it would be addressed, but Jones said she had no such e-mails from him and had not e-mailed back.

According to Reed, the committee felt that the connection with Community Hotline, Jones’ Web network of community events, gets in the way of the village Web site, with jumping between the two sites.

He said the committee recommended putting the work back out for bid, with Jones free to bid, but Jones asked why she should put a bid in when the committee didn’t think her work was professional enough.

Jones said she felt she was not getting the needed feedback, nor the needed direction, to provide the village with what they want.

Reed then said he would like to hold a meeting of the committee with Jones, to discuss the desired content and look, then ask Jones to submit a bid. Based on that, he said, the committee can decide if it wants to seek other bids.

Unity Area Ambulance Carol Pool, Linette Erickson and Josh Salzman of Unity Area Ambulance spoke to the board about the upcoming contract between the village and ambulance service.

Pool told the board that she sold the service a year and a half ago, then introduced Erickson, who is base supervisor, and Salzman, service manager.

Salzman told the board that Balsam Lake had the highest number of responses

Other business • The board gave final approval of a subdivision creating outlots on Idlewild Street. No structures will be allowed on the outlots.

• Sheriff’s candidate Ed Collins introduced himself to the board and gave an overview of his goals as sheriff, if elected.

• The board voted to purchase a fullpage advertisement in the county’s tourism guide for $1,095. Last year 25,000 copies of the guide were published, said Al Hanley of Associated Publishers, who produced the book. They came out in March, and only 4,000 remain.

• The board approved a recommendation from the streets committee to allow John Boynton purchase village land along Idlewild, with the village purchasing land from Ray and Laura McKenzie, to correct errors in the location of the right of way.

The action will cost the village nothing that is not covered by Boynton’s purchase.

Linette Erickson and Josh Salzman of Unity Area Ambulance met with the Balsam Lake Village Board to discuss the contract for ambulance services.

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Early Unity budgets remain unclear

Contract vote approved; energy projects come to fruition

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Uncertainty over several critical numbers means the upcoming budgetary process may be murkier than usual for the Unity School District.

District Administrator Brandon Robinson gave the school board a ballpark of possible upcoming accounting figures, but admitted that some of the variables still need to be finalized, such as the socalled “third Friday count,” or final enrollment numbers, which are set to be finalized for funding and state allocations this coming Friday, Sept. 17.

“If we were going to ballpark it, I would say we’re going to be at or slightly lower than our enrollment last year,” he said.

“The second one is the equalized valuation of property ... in the school district.”

The third, and final variable has to do with certifiable school aid, which they won’t know until mid-October.

“The Department of Public Instruction is crunching those numbers now,” he said, noting that the estimated reduction in local equalized property values is still yet to be determined and will have a moderate effect on the final budget, since it is expected that the values will be reduced, but by how much is still up in the air.

All three numbers will have a direct effect on the final levy rates, mill rates and hence, districtwide taxation. Both Robinson and board Chair Debbie Ince Peterson said the state is warning of a general, 6percent-plus countywide decrease, although that number may be much less in the Unity district, which has a number of lake and vacation properties that may have offset some of the nonlakeshore property, according to board member Dave Moore.

“That has been the pattern lately,”

Moore said, and Robinson agreed, with the committee figuring about a 2.5-percent reduction of equalized property value, but that is a guess for now.

Some of the preliminary numbers were brought forth at a previous meeting, and Robinson said the finance committee has played out “several scenarios on the upcoming budget, using many possible numbers,” as well as an assumed reduction in state aid, just to be prepared on the scope and effect that will have on the 2010-2011 budget.

The early calculation has the district absorbing approximately a 13-percent reduction in state aid - or almost $300,000 which would mean a total reduction of state aid amounting to approximately 48 percent since 2006. However, the district is expected to receive the same amount of aid to high-poverty districts, which amounted to just over $130,00 for last year, and will stay the same.

“So it really comes down to when their values go down, everybody else has to make up the difference,” Moore said, with Robinson noting that with the aid reductions, the status quo cannot be made up “without some changes.”

Robinson will also bring forth all those numbers and formulas at the October meeting, and at the finance committee meeting they will establish the working budget they must publish prior to the annual meeting.

“Even if our levy rate stays the same as last year, the mill rate will increase - simple because the equalized values have gone down,” stated board member Jim Beistle, who noted the state aid reductions, as well.

The numbers will be finalized by next month, prior to the annual meeting, once the variables and enrollment numbers are finalized over the next three weeks.

“We’ll have to see what happens,” Robinson said with a shrug.

Other board action: • Special education teacher Carol Kline

gave a presentation on an innovative program now under way called Read 180, which is a comprehensive reading and spelling program using interactive computer software, private instruction and closely monitored progress in several areas.

Kline currently has 15 special education students in the program, and she sang its praises, so far, as did high school Principal Jason Cress.

“We’re hoping to utilize it even more next year, even beyond special education,” Cress said.

The Read 180 program goal is to help students with several areas of reading comprehension and spelling prowess, with real-time updates on student progress.

“There’s still a lot to learn about the reports and the lists,” Kline said, noting that she has more specialized training coming, now that she has a working knowledge of the system. “And we’ve really just scratched the surface.”

The board seemed quite enthused about the program and its early potential. Kline also relayed some major one-to-one advances she has seen already in some students over last year, in part due to the program. She also took the board through a short primer similar to what the students go through.

• Prior to the regular meeting, the board worked in closed session, finalizing the 2010-2012 certified staff bargaining agreement. Details will be released later, but Peterson noted the cooperation of the negotiation teams, and said the final numbers were “inline with many comparables that are within the area,” and said the agreement includes an employee premium health insurance contribution component.

The board approved the contract unanimously.

• The extensive upgrades to the campus efficiency is on track, Robinson said, noting that the district has received $1.1 million in so-called Qualified Zone Academy

Bonds at zero-percent interest, money earmarked to assist in the renovation of the district’s heating and cooling infrastructure systems, payable over the next 10 years.

He also updated the board on the included community pool upgrades, which are about half done. They include a new, more efficient filtration system, replacing a “scary system” from before. The upgrades also include a more efficient heating system and automatic pool cover.

Other upgrades include pending replacement of boilers and reconditioning of 88 district heat pumps. The upgrades are expected to easily offset the QZAB loan amounts through improved efficiency.

• Robinson reminded everyone of the upcoming 10th-annual Unity Community Picnic, set for Saturday, Sept. 25, for homecoming. It will include a Punt, Pass and Kick contest for 8- to 15-year-olds, a wellness walk, free picnic lunch, old-fashioned kids games and an afternoon football game versus Cameron, culminating in the student dance that evening.

• Robinson and other staff noted an expansion of the Rachel’s Challenge program, meant to eradicate violence, prejudice and bullying and involving the entire community. The open, communitywide presentation will take place on the evening of Monday, Sept. 20, from 6:30 7:30 p.m., with everyone encouraged to attend. Overall class presentations will be earlier in the day.

The program has grown immensely in popularity and builds on the life of Rachel Scott, a high school student who was the first person killed in the Columbine school massacre in Colorado in 1999. Scott became known for her six diaries, which outlined her compassion, kindness and ideas to bring people together. The program will also be presented - sans the Columbine details - to sixth-grade and younger students that day.

Several other school districts are scheduled to host similar Rachel’s Challenge presentations in the weeks to follow.

Frederic Village Board denies Players Billiards beer license

by Brenda Martin Leader staff writer FREDERIC – After an extensive discussion during the village board meeting on Monday, Sept. 13, the Frederic trustees denied the application for a class “B” beer license for Players Billiards, LLC, owners Daniel and Maya Thompson.

The Thompsons applied for the license as individuals previously, but changing to an LLC business, the state required them to reapply with an appointed agent, and they chose Judith A. Johnson. Police Chief RJ Severude did a background check on Johnson and advised the board that he found no reason, at this time, for her not to be their licensed agent, being they had the required Wisconsin sellers permit.

Trustee Kerry Brendel asked Johnson why some of the questions went unanswered on the application. Johnson responded that she is currently on disability and that her previous employer is deceased, that is why there were blanks in the employer section. According to Johnson, her DUI conviction in 2002 was left off because she was unsure of the date and figured Severude would enter it in the correct spot.

“We know nothing about this business,” Brendel commented. “It’s changed since the last time. I would like to see what happens with the conditional use permit before the beer license is approved.”

The conditional use permit for the building to be a pool hall was issued in April and will expire in May 2011.

President Phil Knuf suggested the board allow the class “B” beer license for one year, and if it doesn’t work out then it could be revoked. William Johnson IV made a motion to approve, and Knuf seconded it, but it was denied when all other five trustees - Maria Ammend, Kerry Brendel, Brad Harlander, Jamie Worthington and John Boyer - voted nay.

Polk County Sheriff candidate Tim O’Hare spoke with the Frederic Village Board on his plans if elected. – Photos by Brenda Martin Brad Harlander brought up the same issue he had with the license when they first applied. “There is a fairness issue,” Harlander said. He asked what crowd they were leaning toward, the under 21 or mostly 21 and over like the taverns al-

Kaya Route’s paintings are being displayed in the Frederic Village Hall.

ready in town.

“I never envisioned this as a youth center at any point,” Daniel Thompson said.

“We have 12 leagues waiting to come in.

Leagues are going to make or break us.”

Harlander said his concern was that the taverns had to pay a significant amount of money, later stated as $10,000, for their liquor and beer license.

“Having 12 pool tables separates us from a bar,” Maya Thompson replied.

Severude spoke of concerns he has heard from citizens.

“Some feel you are skirting around the cost of a liquor license, some wonder why you will serve alcohol if people under 21 are allowed and some are worried about having issues having minors in the establishment.”

“We won’t serve alcohol to anyone under 21, even when they are with their parents,” Maya said.

Johnson’s daughter was present for the meeting and commented, “When we were under 21, we used to travel to the Cities to shoot pool. This is something I know I would like to have around for me and for my young guy here some day,” she said holding her baby.

Other buisness • North Land Ambulance agreement was approved. No one from the ambulance was present but the contract was standard according to Village Administrator Dave Wondra.

• Polk County sheriff candidate Tim O’Hare spoke with the village board on request from Severude. O’Hare explained his plans if elected sheriff.

• St. Croix Regional Medical Center will be on the October meeting agenda to speak of plans for the old feed mill lot.

• An artist will be featured in the village hall by the Frederic Arts Board periodically.

• Poetry reading is being held at the Frederic Arts building Friday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m., and the first open stage night will be Saturday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

• The Coon Lake study has found the bottom to be acidic, stopping aquatic plant growth. The aeration has changed the fish life. More studies will continue.

• Suspects have been questioned in the missing golf carts incident, according to Severude. The police department is compiling info and will be forwarding it to the district attorney by the end of the month.

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“Happy and the River” on stage this weekend ST. CROIX FALLS - When author David Rhodes was asked by the city of St. Croix Falls to write a play to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, it would have been natural to assume that the play would be about Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day’s founder and resident of Clear Lake, just 20 miles down the road from St. Croix Falls. But when the community members met with Rhodes to discuss this new play, something very different evolved.

“From the very first meeting, when David asked our assembled group, ‘What is this play about? Who is the hero?’ I knew this was going to be a different kind of project,” Carrie Classon, the show’s project director explained. “The answer he got was not, ‘It’s a play about Gaylord Nelson.’ Instead, our community members said, ‘It’s a play about the St. Croix River,’ ‘It’s a play about Wisconsin’s history of conservation,’ and ‘It’s a play about this place and what it means to us.’ David listened and took notes. Then he came back with something brilliant.”

The “something brilliant” is “Happy and the River,” which will open at Festival Theatre and show for two performances only on Friday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 19, at 4 p.m. The play will then go on tour in Wisconsin, ending in Madison where it will perform as the final event in the Wisconsin Humanities Council’s Book Festival at the Overture Center. The production is also sponsored, in part, by the Wisconsin Arts Board and the Jacob Leinenkugal Brewing Company.

Steve O’Toole directs, his first time back to Festival’s stage since his 1991 performance in “The Lion in Winter.”

Other Festival veterans include James L. Walker, Marilyn Mays, Carrie Classon, and youth actors Oliva Peer and Jasper Herman.

The playwright, Rhodes, is the author of “Driftless.”

The Chicago Tribune described the 2008 novel as “the best work of fiction to come out of the Midwest in many years,” and said that “it re-creates the human condition

Gaylord Nelson overlooking the St. Croix River circa 1968.

– Photo submitted as a condition of Wisconsin life.”

In “Happy and the River,” Rhodes has once again made the personal universal, as he follows the course of one fictional, but very familiar, family operating a small general store on the St. Croix River in Wisconsin. The audience goes with them through the tumultuous times from the early trappers and traders, to a day in April in 1970 when Gaylord Nelson simply announced the first Earth Day and the world took notice.

Between these two points in history were the decimation of the native population, the logging of the virgin

white pine forests, the near extinction of the beaver for pelts, the world’s largest log jam, the suffragette movement, and Wisconsin statehood. In addition to Gaylord “Happy” Nelson, Walter Mondale, John Muir and dozens of others populate the stage to tell the story of our changing attitude toward the natural world and our relationship within it.

But Rhodes does not simply allow the story to be told from the perspective of the humans inhabiting the tale.

A spokesperson for nature flows throughout the narrative—the St. Croix River herself. She recalls the 3 billion years that have transpired since the first life forms appeared. Her funny, affectionate, exasperated and infuriated commentary on the “latest newcomers to the watershed” move the action of the play and provide an even broader perspective for the changes that are transforming the landscape. She inspires Nelson’s efforts to create the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (1968) which made the St. Croix River among the first rivers to be managed by the National Park Service, creating a new template for conservation efforts in the United States.

“The ultimate test of man’s conscience” Nelson said, “may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.” Rhodes’ new script, “Happy and the River,” gives voice to some of those generations who proceded us in the long march to creating a more sustainable relationship with the natural world. The play serves as a reminder that the decisions we make today can have lasting repercussions for generations to come.

Tickets are $16.50 for adults and $9.50 for youth, available through the box office by phone, e-mail, or online orders.

Festival Theatre is located in historic downtown St. Croix Falls, at 210 North Washington St. For more information, to order tickets or join the Festival Theatre mailing list, call 715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002 or go to the Web at www.festivaltheatre.org. – submitted

Rachel’s Challenge to visit SCF schools in October

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – At the regular school board meeting for St. Croix Falls, Sept. 13, the board received an update that the traveling group Rachel’s Challenge, a nationwide school outreach program for the prevention of teen violence, based on the life and writings of Rachel Joy Scott, will be visiting the middle and high school Oct. 8. A parent presentation by the group will also be held that evening at 7 p.m. at the school. Scott was the first victim of the Columbine High School shootings in 1999.

At the time of her death, the 17-year-old Columbine High School junior was an aspiring writer and actress, having had the leading role in a student-written play. Described as a devout Christian by her mother, she was active as a youth group leader at Orchard Road Christian Center church near Littleton and was said to be known for her friendliness and compassionate nature. Scott left behind six diaries and several essays about her belief in God and how she wanted to change the world through small acts of kindness. Shortly before her death, she wrote an essay for school stating, “I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion then it will start a chain reaction of the same.”

In other business, the board heard updates from the building principals. At the middle school, Principal Kathy Willow stated the enrollment to date is 310 compared to 315 last year’s student count. At the elementary, Principal Jeff Benoy stated that Promethean boards have been installed in Dresser and staff are having training on the boards this week. Benoy stated that parent meetings have been scheduled for Oct. 12, Dec. 17, Jan. 25 and April 7, with a variety of activities planned for each meeting. At the high school, Principal Pete Nusbaum stated the high school received an NEA grant on learning and leadership which will be used for best-practices teaching

Roni Schuler is welcomed to the school board by Superintendent Glenn Martin.

Schuler was appointed to the board following the resignation of Troy DeSmet to carry out the term. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

with staff teams meeting weekly.

The next regular board meeting is Sept. 28. The following board meeting on Oct. 12 will be held at the elementary with teachers demonstrating the Promethean boards from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the regular meeting to begin immediately afterward.

The board went into closed session for several person-

nel issues. In open session, the board approved Patricia Lindahl as bus driver, FMLA leave for an employee, hiring Heather Wimer as kindergarten teacher, hiring Kay Hansen as three-hour food service member, and approving Melissa Germain as the assistant SOS and assistant drama coach.

Minar’s Master CFI renewed OSCEOLA – Master Instructors LLC takes great pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Lynnwood K. Minar, the chief flight instructor for Osceola AeroSport and resident of Dresser. Recently, Woody’s accreditation as a Master Certificated Flight Instructor was renewed by Master Instructors LLC, the international accrediting authority for Master Instructor designations as well as the FAA-approved Master Instructor Program. He first earned this national professional accreditation in 2006, has held it continuously since then, and is one of only 67 worldwide to earn the credential three times.

To help put these achievements in their proper perspective, there are approximately 93,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than 700 of those aviation educators have achieved that distinction thus far. The last 15 national Flight Instructors of the Year were Master CFIs while Minar is one of only 16 Wisconsin teachers of flight to earn this prestigious Master title.

The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA. Candidates must demon-

strate an ongoing commitment to excellence, professional growth, and service to the aviation community, and must pass a rigorous evaluation by a peer board of review. Designees are recognized as outstanding aviation educators for not only their excellence in teaching, but for their engagement in the continuous process of learning – both their own, and their students.

The designation must be renewed biennially and significantly surpasses the FAA requirements for renewal of the candidate’s flight instructor certificate.

Questions regarding the Master Instructor Program may be directed to 303-485-8136 or MasterInstrs@aol.com To learn more about the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators, visit http://www.SafePilots.org/ For more inforLynnwood K. Minar, a three-time Master and a SAFE member, recently mation about the program and to locate other renewed his Master CFI accreditation. Minar is the chief flight instructor Master Instructors, please visit the “Find a Maswith Osceola AeroSport at Osceola’s Simenstad Municipal Airport. He also ter Instructor” section of works as a pilot for Custom Fire Apparatus and is a FAASTeam represenwww.MasterInstructors.org. – submitted tative for the FAA’s Minneapolis FSDO area. – Photo submitted

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Twin Cities Mud Run held

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer DRESSER – The Twin Cities Mud Run was held at Trollhaugen Saturday, Sept. 11. The event raises money for the Minnesota MS Chapter. The event is a 10K race (6.2 miles) and can be run by teams or individuals. Bont Chiropractic of St. Croix Falls and Grantsburg entered three five-person teams in the event. There were 1,514 runners and 360 teams participating overall with the goal to raise money for MS.

Persons who race in teams have to finish within five seconds of each other. The competition is brutal. The first two miles of the course is a mud run where runners are required to wear ankle-high boots or higher and pants.

The remainder of the 10K, 4.2 miles, is a military-style obstacle course. Craig Lien, director of community relations for Bont Chiropractic, stated Bont Chiropractic participated in the competitive division. The event also had a recreational division. The three teams for Bont Chiropractic were the Good, Bad and Ugly. The Good team was

headed up by Natalie Doornink, personal trainer; the Bad team was led by Lien, and the Ugly team was led by Doc. Steven Bont.

“I see what people with this disease have to do every day just to get out of bed and thought, the least I can do is a 10K to help raise money to help,” said Lien.

This was the first year the business participated in the Mud Run event.

Days of Glory! conference starts Sept. 23 SIREN/WEBSTER - Great Commission Ministries and Siren Assembly of God Church are happy to announce the Days of Glory! Conference – 2010. The conference will be held starting Thursday evening, Sept. 23, through Thursday evening, Sept. 30, every day at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The conference will help participants learn how to dwell and live in God’s glorious presence. “The glory of the Lord shall cover the earth as the waters cover the

sea.” Hab.2:14 Thursday through Saturday meetings will be held at the Bohlen farm, and Sunday through Wednesday sessions will be at the Siren Assembly of God Church. The farm is located at 9473 CTH D, halfway between Falun and Webster. The Siren Assembly of God church is on Hwy. 35 just south of Siren.

Noon meals are to be potluck with cheese, bread, fruit,

Local pastor takes position with district The Rev. Mark Richardson will be stepping down as pastor of Bethesda Lutheran Church of Dresser at the end of September and beginning a new job as the service coordinator of the Augustana District of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ. Richardson has served as Bethesda’s pastor since December of 2004. As the fastest-growing Lutheran denomination in the United States, LCMC has doubled in size over the last year. The Augustana District is a new subdivision of LCMC, emphasizing classic Lutheran theology, and providing various services to congregations, including lending assistance to congregations calling pastors, enforcing ministry standards among its pastors, developing education curricula and worship resources, and embarking on world missions. The Augustana District currently has congregations from eastern Wisconsin into the Dakotas and is headquartered in Hutchinson, Minn. Richardson’s responsibilities include conveying the mission of the district to pastors and churches, coordinating publicity, and expediting communication between the district’s six boards and the district council. He and his wife, Julie, will continue to live in the area.

- Photo submitted

garden veggies, coffee and juice.

Hosts are being sought for out-of-town overnight guests. For more information, contact Karen Bohlen at 715-866-4060, or cell 715-497-6799. A celebration of Bohlen’s 70th birthday will be held at the Bohlen Barn on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 6 p.m. — submitted

High blood-alcohol concentration leads to arrest of two men in Siren SIREN – On Thursday, Sept. 2, around 2:13 p.m., the Siren officer on duty was dispatched to the intersection of Third Avenue and Lofty Pines Drive to check out a report of two men who were allegedly smoking marijuana. It turns out that the men were rolling their own cigarettes, and mention of the word marijuana was not part of the police report of that officer visit.

The two men, 41-year-old Timothy D. Mike of Siren, and 52-year-old Bryon K. Nickence of Springbrook, were sitting on the ground, an open large bottle of vodka between them. According to the report,

there was other evidence that the men had been doing some big-time drinking.

When he was first given a breath test, Mike blew a .44, over four times higher than the legal alcohol limit of .08 percent.

On his second test later at Burnett County Jail, he blew a .51. From the jail, Mike was taken to Burnett Medical Center and, from there, to another facility for treatment.

The report indicated that Nickence blew a .18, twice the legal limit for alcohol consumption. He was picked up on a parole violation and taken to Burnett County Jail.

– from the Siren Police Department report of the incident

Frederic OES donates supplies

Scam alert

by Nancy Jappe Leader staff writer BURNETT COUNTY – An alert message is being sent out to local businesses to watch out for a company that claims to be the producer of the Burnett County Guide publication.

According to information supplied to the Leader, this company, Premier Advertising Products, has been telling businesses that, in addition to being the producers of the guide, they were representing the Burnett County Sentinel for their Fall Resorter and the Danbury/Webb Lake Visitors Guide that is published by Burnett County.

A statement from Todd Beckmann, Sentinel News Editor, released on the Sentinel Web site, denies any association with this company and states that the Resorter has already been published.

Nancy Herman, owner of Yellow River Advertising and Design, the firm that has been producing the Burnett County Guide since 1999, sent a letter dated Sept. 8 to Jerry Johnson, facility director for Premier Map Company at their office in Davenport, Iowa, and to the attention of the chief executive officer and director of company relations at the headquarters in Texas.

“I demand that you and your salespeople cease and desist making the claim of producing the Burnett County Guide and map and using these publications as a sales tool to solicit funds for false products,” Herman stated in the letter. The letter ended with Herman’s statement that, if this does not stop immediately, she would be forced to take legal action against Johnson and his company.

Herman went on to state that her first and foremost concern is that the busi-

nesses in Burnett County do not become a victim of this company.

A look on the Internet under the company’s name shows that a number of other communities have been involved in this type of solicitation.

One of the letters on this Web site is from the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce in the state of Wyoming. Their information is dated Jan. 4 of this year.

The information states that the Campbell County Chamber was notified that Premier Map Company was contacting local businesses, representing themselves as the printer of chamber maps and attempting to sell advertising space. The chamber issued a statement saying that Premier Map Company is not affiliated with the chamber, and they urged businesses to refrain from providing any personal information, such as the last four digits of a Social Security number or a mother’s maiden name, to Premier Map Company.

This is only one of the letters that appear on the Premier Map Company scam Web site.

It was also stated on the Web information that according to the Better Business Bureau in Arlington, Texas, location of the corporate headquarters, the company had received approximately 210 complaints of fraudulent business practices in three years. The Web information lists 30 other names under which the company operates.

“In general, they are a very relentless company,” Herman commented. “Buyer beware. Their business tactics are very unethical. While they do produce some things, they are not producing the Burnett County Guide.”

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Frederic Eastern Star representatives delivered Tools for Learning school supplies donated to the elementary school. This is an annual community service of the Frederic OES Chapter members. Pictured (L to R): Rhoda Jensen, elementary school secretary, LaVerna Petersen and Lowell McFetridge of Frederic OES and Principal Kelly Steen; not shown is Marla McFetridge. Photo by Mary Norgard

Taylors Falls annexes Shafer lands Tax rate under 8 percent

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The city council for Taylors Falls passed a resolution to annex land from Shafer Township at the Sept. 13 council meeting. The reason for annexation is to secure land for future expansion of the municipal wastewater treatment facility located north of the annexed property, and to secure land for a future business campus.

The property is 32.23 acres and will be utilized for the following 1. Xcel Energy substation, 2. City wastewater ponding area, and 3. Potential business park. Sixty percent of the land is already bordered by the city limits of Taylors Falls.

The Shafer Town Board approved the

annexation. The council resolution to annex the property carried.

In other business, the council discussed the preliminary budget for 2011 and levy for 2010 collected in 2011. The budget overall is down about $40,000. The reduction is credited to staff working on cuts, the decision not to replace the deputyclerk treasurer position, and closing city offices on Fridays. The 2011 budget is proposed for $658,402. The levy is proposed at $581,251. The levy results in a tax-rate reduction. Last year, the tax rate was 8.4 percent. This year, the tax-rate percentage is 7.8.

The council approved a training request for public works superintendent Mike Kriz to attend the annual fall expo in St. Cloud, Minn., Oct. 6 at a cost of $25.

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by Brenda Martin Leader staff writer GLENWOOD CITY – The Pirate boys cross-country team took second at the Glenwood City meet they competed in on Saturday, Sept. 11, with five finishers in the top 10. This followed their meet win at Cameron on Thursday, Sept. 9, where they had five runners finish in the top 12.

“The boys were second at Glenwood City, but with slower times as it is a true cross-country course,” coach Paul Huskamp said. “There was a mix-up at the beginning of the race since we were under the impression that the girls were to run first according to the information we received.”

Grantsburg’s boys team was walking the course when it was announced the boys would start in 10 minutes. Huskamp got the officials to agree to wait until his team could make it the 2-1/2 miles back to the starting line and a few minutes to stretch.

“Obviously the boys team was not mentally prepared nor were they properly stretched out,” Huskamp said. “In the end, we were only four places behind Glenwood City.”

Jacob Ohnstad, Zack Arnold and Daniel Biorn took fourth, fifth and sixth place, respectively. Kyle Roberts and Steven McKinley took eighth and ninth. Nick Lindgren, Erland Olson, Sean Handy and Bradley Taylor followed in 18th, 21st, 28th and 32nd, respectively.

The win at Cameron marked the Pirates second win of the season, where local teams of St. Croix Falls and Grantsburg also competed.

Extra Points

The Grantsburg boys cross country team has had a great week of competition under coach Paul Huskamp. – File photos by Marty Seeger “They continue to show solid pack running with Steven, Zack, Jacob and Daniel coming in 3, 4, 5, 9 and Kyle Roberts coming in close behind at 12th and Nick Lindgren coming in at 18th,” Huskamp said of the Pirates. “Our key to success this year will be a team effort and not relying on any individuals to help us win.”

Erland Olson finished 26th, Sean Handy 36th and Bradly Taylor 50th as the other runners competing for Grantsburg.

St. Croix Falls took third at Cameron.

Alex Frey finished second with a time of 18:24.3. Rashaud Kelash took sixth, Nathan Gravesen 10th, Brendon Gearhart 23rd, Chris Eisen 24th, Joe Thayer 27th, Rob Foss 49th, Cody Leach 56th and Sam Nichols 60th.

Frederic had one male runner, Ben Saengthaweep, at the Cameron meet. He took 47th.

Girl teams compete at Cameron CAMERON – The Viking girls crosscountry team took second behind Spooner at the Cameron meet, followed by St. Croix Falls at fourth and Grantsburg at sixth.

Frederic’s top runner was Samantha Nelson, finishing second overall but first for team points with a time of 21 minutes.

Sarah Knauber followed in fifth, Calla Karl ninth, Leah Ingebretson 13th, Tanesha Carlson 16th, Sage Karl 19th, Katie Simpson 28th, Jade Johnson 35th and Abby Brightbill 39th.

St. Croix Falls runners were: Allie Holmdahl, 12th; Savannah Stone, 15th; Autumn Erickson, 26th; Ashley Bollig, 32nd; Carley Martin, 57th and Jessica Derrick, 59th.

Grantsburg’s Angela Gaffney finished seventh, followed by teammates Rosie LaMere at 30th, Kaelah Maslow at 42nd, Jordan Christopherson at 48th and Jaden Cook at 50th.

“This was the first time the girls ran a 5K in competition,” coach Paul Huskamp said. “They were all a little nervous about it at first but did just fine. It was harder for them to know how to pace themselves but this was a good hard practice if nothing else.”

The Pirate girls also competed at Glenwood City on Saturday, Sept. 11. Gaffney took second with a 18:01.34, LaMere 11th, Maslow 14th and Cook 22nd.

“The girls did not have a full team at this meet,” Huskamp stated.

Sam Nelson has been finishing strong this season.

Sarah Knauber of Frederic is running in the top 10 in races this season, along with teammate Sam Nelson.

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••• MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota State University-Moorhead has a new volleyball player this season with former Grantsburg athlete, Annie Palmquist, who saw action in at least one game last weekend during the Dragon Classic held in Moorhead.

Palmquist is one of 16 players to make the roster this year. The Dragons won the Annie Palmquist final match of the tournament 3-1, against Minot State, N.D. Their next contest will be at home against Minnesota Crookston. – Marty Seeger with information from www.msumdragons.com ••• DES MOINES, Iowa. – Former Saints athlete Ryan Larson is getting his first taste of college football at Drake University. Larson is listed as a defensive tackle, who is majoring in biology and chemistry. The Bulldogs are coming off of their first win of the season last Saturday, Sept. 11, by a 28-14 victory over Missouri S & T. – Marty Seeger with information from www.godrakebulldogs.com ••• LEADER LAND – The Northwood/Solon Springs at Luck football game is being broadcast on 104.9 FM on Sept. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. The Amery at Ellsworth football game on Sept. 17 can be heard at 7 p.m., on 1260 AM. ••• MILWAUKEE – Brewers baseball can be heard on 1260 AM on the following dates and times. The Brewers at Giants games on Sept. 17, 18 and 19, begin at 9:15 p.m., 8 p.m. and 3 p.m., respectively. The Reds at Brewers games on Sept. 20, 21 and 22 begin at 7 p.m., each night.

••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Twins baseball can be heard on 104.9 FM on the following dates and times. The Twins at White Sox game on Sept. 16, begins at 7 p.m. The A’s at Twins game on Sept. 18, begins at noon. The Indians at Twins games on Sept. 20, 21 and 22 begin at 7 p.m. each night.

••• GREEN BAY – The Bills at Packers football game is being broadcast on 105.7 FM on Sept. 19, beginning at noon.

••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Sept. 19 Dolphins at Vikings game begins at noon and can be heard on 104.9 FM. ••• MADISON. – The Sept. 18 Arizona State at Badgers college football game can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 2:30 p.m.

••• 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 ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete who will be playing collegiate sports in 2010 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger

SPORTS RESULTS DEADLINES: WEDNESDAY - MONDAY: 1 p.m. the following business day. TUESDAY: 7 a.m. on Wednesday. Missed deadlines mean no coverage that week!

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Webster bites back in Luck Tuesday Tough battle ends in favor of Clear Lake over Siren Webster 3, Luck 2

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LUCK – It was a gutsy performance by the Webster Tigers volleyball team on Tuesday, Sept. 14, as they defeated Luck on their home court in five games, 17-25, 25-22, 19-25, 27-25 and 15-2.

After Luck briskly took the first game win by a score of 25-17, the Cardinals maintained a six-point lead in the second game, until the Tigers inched their way back. Luck had the lead for much of that second game, but Webster managed to tie the game at 15 and eventually grab a 22-18 lead. Luck managed to get to within one point near the end with Webster leading 22-21, but the Tigers took the win in game two.

Luck came out firing in game three, starting out with a defensive dig, followed by a kill by Tessa Clemenson. A big block

by Taylor Joy and Ashley Dexter quickly helped Luck jump out to a 10-5. At one point, the Cards led 19-9, and despite a small comeback by the Tigers, the Cards pulled out the 25-19 win.

Game four was a scrappy affair that featured Webster clinging to a one- to fourpoint lead throughout much of the game, until near the end, when Webster pulled out a nailbiter to take it to game five. The Tigers shined in game five, stifling the Cards and nearly shutting them out with a 15-2 win.

The Tigers were led in kills by Michelle Gibbs, who had 15, and Mary Johnson had eight. Billie Ingalls led with 10 digs, Ally Daniels had six, and Gibbs and Johnson each had five. Daniels also had two blocks and three kills. Nikki Emberson also had three kills. Johnson and Gibbs had five, and four aces, respectively.

The Cardinals had a solid night of hitting, featuring Morgan Denny with 10 kills, eight digs and five blocks. Bella Nel-

Autumn Schmidt on the serve. – Photo by Becky Amundson

Webster’s Amber Davis goes for a kill over Luck’s Morgan Denny (No. 5) and Taylor Joy (No. 9) during Tuesday’s game. – Photo by Marty Seeger son also had 10 kills, 14 digs and five aces.

Ashley Dexter finished with eight kills, five digs and four blocks. Camille Marsten had four kills and four blocks. Maia Lehmann had 15 digs and three aces, and Jaimee Buck had seven digs. Hannah Karl was assists leader with 15, along with 11 digs. Clemenson also had 11 assists.

Turtle Lake 3, Frederic 0 FREDERIC – It was a tough night for the Vikings volleyball team Tuesday, Sept.

14, as they fell in three games against Turtle Lake 25-14, 25-16 and 25-9.

Corissa Schmidt had three kills on the night and led the team in digs with 13.

Krysta Laqua had two kills, and Emily Wells and Autumn Schmidt had the teams only two aces on the night. Laqua, Maria

Unity’s Shauna Jorgenson hits the ball during Tuesday’s game against Grantsburg. – Photo by Greg Marsten

Miller, Autumn Schmidt, Isabel Lexen and Lauren Domagala each had five digs.

The Vikings will be traveling to Clear Lake for their next conference game, Thursday, Sept. 16, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Clear Lake 3, Siren 2 SIREN – Spectators got their money’s worth of volleyball while watching the Siren Dragons play the Clear Lake Warriors on Tuesday, Sept. 14. The two teams battled all five games, Clear Lake prevailing in the end.

The Warriors took the first game 25-22.

Siren retaliated winning with the same score 25-22 in game two. Déjà vu happened in the third and fourth games, Clear Lake winning 25-12, followed by Siren’s victory of 25-12. Clear Lake finished the match with a 15-9 win over the Dragons in the fifth and final game.

Carley Emery’s 16 kills provided several of Siren’s points. Elizabeth Brown totaled eight kills during the game, Abigail Mitchell and Ashley Guevara each seven, Amber Hall two and Danielle Keller one.

Kyaisha Kettula was the Dragon’s main setter with 20 assists, while Emery had four, Guevara three, Mitchell two and Brown one. Mitchell had the only aces, sending two into Clear Lake territory.

Diggers were Emery with five, Kettula with four and Daphne Hubbell with three.

Emery made seven saves for the team,

Siren’s Daphne Hubbell goes for a hit past Clear Lake. – Photo by Brenda Martin Kettula and Hubbell three and Mitchell one.

Siren faces Unity at Siren on Thursday, Sept. 16, for their next match. – Brenda Martin, Leader staff writer

Grantsburg 3, Unity 0 BALSAM LAKE – The Grantsburg girls remained undefeated on the season after a steady victory over a vastly improved Unity Eagles squad Tuesday, Sept. 14.

The Pirates did trail at times and were tested several times by the solid net play of some young Eagles, specifically Hailey Olson, who gave fans quite a few highlights, in spite of the loss.

See Tuesday volleyball/page 22

Grantsburg’s Carly Larson (No. 2) bumps the ball as teammate Tiffany Meyer (No. 3) looks on. – Photo by Greg Marsten

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Unity comes together late against Frederic Eagle improvements coming in small steps Unity 3, Frederic 1

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The Eagles volleyball team picked up a match-win against Frederic on Thursday, Sept. 9, (24-26, 2515, 25-13 and 25-17).

“Things are starting to click into place here a little bit, and we’re still trying to get our athletes to just go after that killer instinct,” Eagles coach Chris Lesneski said after the game.

That killer instinct seemed void in the first game of the evening as the Eagles led by as much as four points early, but the Vikings wouldn’t go away quietly. The lead went back and forth throughout the entire game until a well-placed tip by Frederic Maria Miller finally ended it.

In game two the Eagles started out a bit slow again, clinging to one- and two-point leads, until stretching things out a bit midway through the game. They led by as much as 16-10 at one point, but the Vikings brought it back to a 17-15 game.

They would be the only points the Vikings would get, however, as the Eagles ran away with the 25-15 game win.

“We’re making a lot of improvements.

At the beginning of the year we weren’t passing the ball well at all. Our passing has really started to come around, which makes a big difference on how you’re going to run your offense,” Lesneski said.

The Eagles came out firing in the third game, catching Frederic off guard and grabbing an early 9-2 lead. They managed to hold onto a 7-point lead for much of the third game, and carried that momentum into the fourth, leading by as much as 1910. Frederic made a slight comeback near the end, getting as close as five points with the score 22-17, but the Eagles held on.

For the Eagles it was Hailey Olson leading with 11 kills, followed by Marisa Hacker with nine, Sarah Bader, seven; Crystal Donahue, six and Shauna Jorgenson, five. Jorgenson led with 19 digs, while Donahue and Maddie Ramich had 13 apiece, Bryana Petersin, 11; Hayla

The Eagles were victorious against the Vikings last Thursday, Sept. 9, after a bit of a slow start. – Photo by Marty Seeger Bader, eight; Sarah Bader one. Hayla Bader also led the team in serving aces with eight, and Donahue had four.

The Vikings were led in kills by Corissa Schmidt with six, and Maria Miller had three. Emily Wells had five serving aces, and Schmidt led in digs with 12. Krysta Laqua had nine digs and Miller, Autumn Schmidt and Lauren Domagala each had five digs.

St. Croix Falls 3, Shell Lake 0 SHELL LAKE – St. Croix Falls dominated their match at Shell Lake on Thursday, Sept. 9, by scores of 25-11, 25-12 and 25-12.

“We played awesome last night,” said Saints coach Staci Hoff after the game.

“We had everyone on the same page for once. We were talking and communicating on the floor, everyone was flying around. We were where we were supposed to be in coverage.”

Sarah Petznick led the Saints with 11 kills, two blocks, one dig and seven serving aces, while Sydney Geisness had six kills, four digs and one ace. Alicia Chel-

berg ended with five kills, five digs and two aces. Natalie Sempf finished with two blocks and one ace, Alexis Erickson and one block and Matti Gerlach had a pair of kills. Heather Gilbert had 14 assist, three aces and a dig.

“I just hope that we can continue to go up from here. This is by far the best we have played all season. I am very proud of my girls for stepping up last night after our loss to Osceola on Tuesday night,” said Hoff.

Clayton 3, Siren 0 CLAYTON – The Clayton Bears showed their strength against Siren on Thursday, Sept. 9 with a match win in three games 25-15, 25-13 and 25-12. Clayton senior Krystal Kohnen led the Bears with 12 kills on the night, while Brittany Bayliss had eight, and McKenzie Kanipes finished with six kills. The Bears played great defense with Kaitie Anderson leading with 15, Kohnen had 13, Bayliss with 12 and Taylor Frisle had 11 digs.

St. Croix Falls Alexis Erickson jumps up high for a kill. – Photo by Larry Samson

Pirates beat Tigers after a Webster rally Grantsburg 3, Webster 1

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer WEBSTER – The Webster Tigers reveled in a single game win against the state champs on Thursday, Sept. 9, at home, giving them the highlight of the season, probably, while Pirate fans insisted it was against their JV squad.

Regardless of the one loss, Grantsburg dominated for the bulk of the evening, and rallied at times like the team they have been all year: dominating and forcing their opponents into errors.

The Pirates marched to a fast lead in the first match, and the Tigers never recovered. Steady serving killed the Tigers, but a few rare Grantsburg errors kept the Tigers in the contest, briefly, before a 25-9 victory.

The Tigers were in better sync for the second game, while Kortney Morrin’s serves did a number on the Webster defense, they also struggled with some of the their second shots, and the Pirates marched ahead by over a dozen. The Tigers regained their composure slightly, recovering to an 11-point deficit before losing, 25-14.

Lauren Finch (left) and MacKenzie Ryan dive for the same ball against the Tigers. – Photos

by Greg Marsten

The Webster Tigers celebrated a rare win over Grantsburg last Thursday. However, the Pirates ended up winning the contest, 3-1.

The third game is where the Tigers shined. They quickly got ahead and then trailed as they made a few errors. But the Tigers clicked on all eight cylinders for a rally and took the lead. Then it became a contest, as the lead changes were suddenly making it anyone’s game.

Webster used that energy to get ahead and stay there, holding on for a 25-23 win.

Yes, Morrin was pulled just as she was about to serve, but the Tiger fans erupted and almost began making “I’m going to

Disney World” commercials.

The fourth game quickly ended the party, as the Grantsburg squad got back into high gear and rallied ahead by a dozen, fending off the Tigers with a 25-8 final, giving them the contest, 3-1.

Those few minutes of pure energy may have worn the Webster girls out, and they certainly showed they’re among the better squads in the area, but it remains to be seen if anyone can match the girls in purple, who once again looked solid.

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Grantsburg boys come back in OT against Eagles Grantsburg 27, Unity 21

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – In a well-matched, solid game that let nobody leave early, the Grantsburg Pirates were able to come from behind, tie and then eventually beat the Unity Eagles Friday in overtime, 2721, at Unity on a last-moment pass in the flats from Daniel Larsen to Kyle Johnson, giving the Pirates their first win of the season.

The game was almost all Unity’s in the first half, with a 5-yard swing pass from Unity’s Luke Nelson to Jason Vlasnik at 5:12 in the first quarter, capping off a solid Eagle drive. Nelson then ran in the twopoint conversion to make it 8-0, Eagles.

Unity scored again a short while later on another Nelson pass, this time to Rush Hickethier from 37 yards out. The extra point was blocked but the Eagles were riding high as the second quarter rolled.

Grantsburg had their moments in the first half, especially when Connor Myers returned a kick 37 yards, but the Pirates came up flat for a spell, responding on defense at 1:07 with a Brent Myers interception at their 44-yard line. That led to a very impressive 36-yard Derek Bertelson run for a score and a two-point conversion, making it a 14-8 game that was suddenly anybody’s to take charge of.

The Eagles recovered a Pirate fumble later in the quarter, which led to another solid Unity drive and was capped with their last score of the night: a 1-yard push from Reed Sorenson with a good extra point, making it 21-8 at the half.

Grantsburg’s offense came to life in the second half, and it wasn’t just Derek Bertelson, who had a career game upon returning from an injury that kept him of the previous games.

Bertelson scampered 30 yards downfield ahead of the Eagles defense at 10:37 in the third quarter. The extra point made it a 21-15 contest, with nobody about to

Far left: Unity's Luke Nelson (No. 9) tosses a pass to wide receiver Jason Vlasnik (No. 82) in the flat. Middle left: Vlasnik catches the ball and heads downfield as Pirate linebacker Gavin Meyer (No. 64) sets his sights on Vlasnik. Middle right: Vlasnik heads upfield as reinforcements arrive, in the form of defensive back Connor Myers (No. 31). Far right: Myers and Meyer combine to bring Vlasnik down a short while later. – Photos by Greg Marsten leave ROK Stadium.

Bertelson scored his hat trick in the final quarter on a 15-yard run, tying the score at 21-21. But the extra point was blocked, forcing the game into a new dimension as the rain started to fall.

Both squads then exchanged interceptions, leaving them both high and dry as the final minutes ticked away in the rainy evening.

Unity won the coin flip and drew first chance at a win in the overtime, but came up short on their last pass attempt, giving the Pirates a last shot an an upset.

After running the ball so successfully all night, the Pirates used their final play of the extra time to try a pass from Larsen to to Kyle Johnson, who reached high and pulled it in, just as he was getting pummeled by the Eagles. He hung on for the touchdown, and the Pirates had their critical victory, 27-12.

That last-chance touchdown pass completion capped a good comeback for the Pirates, who had been winless up to that moment. The return of Bertelson also gave them a dimension they had lacked earlier,

Grantsburg's Derek Bertelson kept the Unity Eagles on their toes Friday, racking up big yards. and his impressive 144-yard evening on The game was everything it could have 18 carries was the difference-maker, in been, giving both sides a shot at victory as many ways. Unity played a fine game, the overtime slid away. and with their offensive weapons clicking, Grantsburg travels to Colfax on Friday, they are no slouch against anyone. while the Eagles have the unenviable task of taking on Flambeau.

Dragons win first of season Siren 44, Washburn 0

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer SIREN – The Siren Dragons were able to punch a hole in the Washburn Castle Guards Friday, Sept. 10, at home, winning their first contest of the season - and the first ever for head coach Bill Hoefler.

The Siren boys were clicking like a remote control with a new battery, running the ball with aplomb.

Evan Oachs racked up 142 yards of prime Siren real estate, with two touchdowns on 13 carries.

Isaac Wegner added to the housing crisis with 130 yards of his own on the ground, on a dozen carries. Wegner also

had a pair of TDs, one on the ground and one by air. Jeremy Wickstrom added to the Dragon numbers with 53 ground yards on eight carries. He also was in the doubleTD club for his new coach.

Elijah Hinze was nearly perfect on his passing, with a 5 for 6 night for 73 yards and a touchdown to Wegner.

Also on the receiving end for Hinze was Andrew Brown, who hauled in three passes for 29 yards.

In total, the reinvigorated Dragons managed 431 yards of total offense, all the while keeping the Castle Guards in check the whole way, never giving up a score.

The Siren boys also had 10 tackles for losses and forced three Washburn fumbles, which really impressed the new

Dragon junior Isaac Wegner looks for an opening to run against the Warriors. The Dragons won easily, 44-0.

Siren junior, Evan Oachs glides toward the end zone during the Dragons rout of Winter last Friday. – Photos by Amber Hall

coach.

“Defensively we did a great job pursuing into the backfield,” Hoefler said. “We also did a great job stripping the ball from the ball carriers.”

Hoefler also credited Murdock Smith for a nice interception, “That helped turn the game around.”

The Dragon defense held the Washburn

boys to just 117 total yards on the night, making for a long bus ride home. Siren hosts the powerhouse Shell Lake Lakers on Friday, Sept. 17, which could prove to be a real test of their defensive prowess.

But getting that winless monkey off their back will go a long way toward giving the Lakers a contest.

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Saints come up short against Clear Lake Warrior QB puts Saints defense to the test Clear Lake 44, St. Croix Falls 36

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – An impressive display of offense highlighted Clear Lake’s win over the Saints in what was the Large Lakeland Conference opener for both teams Friday, Sept. 10.

The Warriors got on the board early, when after the Saints opening kickoff, quarterback Matt O’ Connell took the ball 60 yards to the end zone on their first play from scrimmage.

“O’ Connell is just a very good football player, and there’s good players around him and when you combine those two things … they just make big plays,” said Saints coach Rod Sempf.

It was a difficult start for the Saints, punting the ball away on their first possession of the game, and giving Clear

Saints quarterback Taylor Sempf dives into the end zone on a two-point conversion late in the first quarter against Clear Lake. The points came after a 70-yard touchdown run by Alex Bertram, which helped tie the game at 14. – Photos by Marty Seeger Lake an eventual 14-0 lead when Sterling Marlett took the ball 70 yards to the end zone on a punt return.

Saints junior Cody Zelinski makes his way toward the Saints sideline as a Clear Lake defender attempts the tackle.

But the Saints didn’t give up and responded quickly when Nick Johnson scored their first touchdown of the game on a 69-yard dash with 9:04 still to go in the first quarter.

The Saints were able to hold the Warriors on the following possession, and with 6:31 remaining in the first quarter, Alex Bertram scored on a 70-yard run, and with the two-point conversion it was an entirely new football game tied at 14.

“Our guys kept battling back, and I was proud of that aspect,” Sempf said, but added that he was still disappointed, knowing they had a chance to win the game against a respectable team like Clear Lake.

The back-and-forth battle continued in the first quarter, however, as O’ Connell ran it 60 yards to the Saints 9-yard line, and the Warriors punched it through the end zone on a 9-yard pass on the following play. At the end of the first quarter Clear Lake held a 22-14 lead.

“We broke several responsibilities defending the running game,” Sempf said.

The score remained 22-14 at the half with both teams coming up with solid defense. At one point the Saints were able to start from the Warriors 32-yard line, but went three and out, unable to capitalize on

the good field position.

The Saints would get the ball back at the start of the second half, and mirrored what Clear Lake did to them on their opening drive in the first quarter. Auney Seifert took the ball to the house on a 62yard touchdown run on the Saints first play from scrimmage, and with the twopoint conversion the Saints tied the game at 22 apiece, but the tie didn’t last long.

Clear Lake took nearly five minutes off the clock on their next possession but moved the ball well before O’Connell connected with Marlett on a 30-yard touchdown pass and give them a 30-22 lead.

St. Croix Falls responded again, starting from their own 15-yard line across midfield and into Warriors territory. Things were looking good for the Saints, but a fumble gave possession back to Clear Lake, who capitalized on the field position and scored on a run by Marlett to give the Warriors a 38-22 lead.

“Turnovers always play a role, but it wasn’t a deciding factor in the game,” Sempf said.

The Saints continued to battle into the fourth quarter, getting to within 10 points with a two-yard touchdown run by Bertram with 11:08 to go in the game. But the Warriors responded again when O’ Connell put the Warriors back on top with a 2-yard run to make it 44-28 Clear Lake.

With time running out, the Saints eventually scored again on a gutsy drive, that ended with a 22-yard touchdown run by Bertram. With 1:49 to go in the game, and the Saints trailing by eight points, they attempted a well-placed onside kick, but were unsuccessful in the attempt and Clear Lake kept St. Croix Falls from any opportunity to tie the game. Despite the loss, the Saints feel confident that they’re still in the running for a conference title.

“Obviously I look forward to getting everyone back and healthy in a couple of weeks. That’s going to be an upside for us on both sides of the ball,” Sempf said.

Bertram finished with 168 yards on 15 carries, and Seifert had 122 yards on 18 carries. O’ Connell finished with 226 yards on 21 carries. The Saints defense held Clear Lake to 77 yards passing on eight completions, and 340 yards of total offense. The Saints finished with 377 yards of total offense.

Frederic fights through Winter with ease Balanced attack leads Vikes into next game at Bruce Frederic 66, Winter 6

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer FREDERIC – The Winter Warriors have been beaten by a combined score of 166-6 in their previous three games this season,

with their latest shellacking coming at the hands of the Vikings last Friday, Sept. 10, in Frederic.

The Vikings scored 33 points in the first quarter and tacked on another 27 points in the second quarter to round out a comfortable 60-0 lead at the half.

Tony Peterson and Waylon Buck carried the ball three times apiece and gathered 83 and 82 yards respectively with two touchdowns apiece. Adam Chenal and Ben Ackerley both recorded touchdowns as well. Highlights of the game included

Sophomore Garrett Wendelboe (No. 25) catches a punt return and fakes a handoff to freshman Ben Kurkowski (No. 85). – Photos by Becky Amundson

The Vikings Robert Kirk intercepts the ball and returns it for a touchdown.

Ackerley’s 75-yard punt return in the first quarter, an interception return for an 18yard touchdown by Robert Kirk, and another punt return for a touchdown by Ackerley on a 54-yard run. Peterson had 33- and 29-yard touchdown runs, and Chenal also had a touchdown run of 24 yards. Buck’s two touchdowns were scored on 51- and 28-yard runs.

Gino Lonetti led the Vikings with nine tackles, five solo, and Chenal also had five

solo tackles. Blain Clemons had four solo tackles, and Chris Hopp, Brad Peterson, Trae Gehl and Michael Tesch had two solo tackles apiece.

The Vikings will travel to Bruce this Friday, Sept. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. The Chieftains pummeled Birchwood 50-0 in their first game of the season, but lost to Shell Lake 47-0 and Northwood/Solon Springs 36-26 in their previous two games.

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Luck downed by Lakers 39-12 Cardinals shut down

by Shell Lake defense Shell Lake 39, Luck 12

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SHELL LAKE – One of the more highly anticipated games of the early football season turned into a one-sided affair on Friday, Sept. 10, as Shell Lake dominated Luck with a 39-12 victory.

Shell Lake quarterback, Tom Helstern thrashed the Cardinals with 178 yards on 13 carries and three touchdowns, while the Lakers defense held Luck to just two field goals and a touchdown. Helstern also completed three of six passes for 95 yards.

It was the Cardinals who got on the board first after a long drive had them settling for a field goal, booted through the uprights by Roger Steen from 29 yards out. Lakers junior running back, Jesse Gronning responded quickly, however, as he broke free on a 61-yard touchdown run.

The Cardinals managed to move the ball on their next possession on another long drive into Lakers territory, but again had to settle for a field goal, this time a 28yard boot by Steen, making it a 6-6 game.

But in the second quarter it was all Lakers, as Helstern scored twice, once on a 21yard run and a 1-yard run to help give them an 18-6 lead at the half.

The Lakers scored once more in the third quarter on a 6-yard run by Gronning to help make it a 26-6 game, and touchdowns by Helstern on a 65-yard run, and a Mitch Kraetke 3-yard touchdown run helped seal a nice win for Shell Lake.

Late in the fourth quarter, Ben Kufalk connected with Landen Strilzuk for a 25-

yard touchdown pass, but it was too late for the Cardinals.

On offense, Luck had 216 yards rushing and 104 passing yards, while giving up 331 yards to the Shell Lake ground game, and 77 yards through the air. The Cardinals will have another test this week when they host Northwood/Solon Springs beginning at 7 p.m.

Ben Kufalk looks for an opening against Shell Lake. – Photos by Larry Samson

Pirates win tournament in Ashland Siren wins two at Chetek tourney

by Brenda Martin Leader staff writer ASHLAND – The Grantsburg Pirates played at the Ashland tournament Saturday, Sept. 11, where they won five out of the five matches they played. They defeated the Spooner Rails 2-0, the Washburn Castle Guards 2-1, Hurley 2-0, the Ashland Dockers 2-0 and the Washburn Castle Guards for the final game 2-0.

Spooner was a quick and painless win with a score of 25-4 in the first game and 25-8 in the second. Washburn took the first game of Grantsburg’s second match, 25-20, but the Pirates responded with two wins, 25-8 and 15-13. Hurley was no match, Grantsburg winning 25-12 and 255. Ashland followed suit with Spooner and Hurley, the Pirates winning 25-8, 2510. Washburn was tough competition in the final game; however Grantsburg still came out on top 25-22 and 25-23.

Kortney Morrin, Carly Larson, Emily Cole, Lauren Finch, Tiffany Meyer, RuthAnn Pedersen and Gab Witzany played in all 11 games of the five matches.

Kylie Pewe contributed in 10, Nikki Ticknor in five, Mac Ryan and Sam Schwieger each in two and Macy Hanson in one.

Morrin led the team offensively with 63 total kills during the tournament, followed

by Finch with 14, Larson with 12, Cole with nine, Witzany with five, Pedersen and Ticknor with four and Hanson with one. Assists were made by Cole with 64, Larson 12, Pewe five and Witzany four.

Serving aces were made by Larson leading with 13, Cole 11, Meyer 10, Pewe seven, Morrin six, Finch three and Ryan one.

Defensively, Morrin was on top of the stats with 48 digs. Meyer totaled 36 digs, Larson 24, Cole 21, Witzany 15, Finch 13, Pewe 7, Pedersen 3 and Ticknor and Ryan one. Solo blocks were made by Morrin with four, Larson, Cole and Pedersen with two and Finch, Witzany and Schwieger with one.

Siren at Chetek The Siren Dragons volleyball team won two of their four matches they played at the Chetek tournament on Saturday, Sept.

11, tying for second place overall. Colfax defeated the Dragons 3-0 in the first match, Siren won 3-0 against Cornell and 3-0 against New Auburn, but lost to Chetek 3-0 in the fourth match.

Colfax won 25-17, 25-21 and 25-19, the Dragons defeated Cornell 25-22, 25-14 and 25-14, Siren got past New Auburn 2516, 25-17 and 28-26, and the closest match was Siren’s final against Chetek eventually falling 26-24, 25-17 and 27-25.

Carley Emery led the team in kills, digs, assists, saves and aces during the tournament. Emery totaled 31 kills, 29 assists, 14 saves and 18 aces. She also had three blocks, where Ashley Guevara dominated for the team with 12. Guevara also had 19 kills, nine assists, two saves and four aces.

Others offensive stats were Daphne Hubbell with 16 kills, Amber Hall 11, Brittany Coulter and Liz Brown 10 and Heather Bearheart nine. Bearheart assisted with 23, Hall seven and Coulter and Hubbell with two. Aces made by Bearheart with 13, Hubbell eight, Coulter six, Danielle Keller five and Hall one.

Defensively, Keller had seven digs, Hubbell four and Coulter two. Hubbell made seven saves, Coulter six and Brown and Bearheart three.

Cole Mortel hauls in an interception against the Lakers last Friday.

Luck's Landen Strilzuk gets wrapped up by Shell Lake's MacKenzie Curtis last Friday, Sept. 10, in Shell Lake.

Flambeau holds Tigers at bay Flambeau 21, Webster 12

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer FLAMBEAU – The Flambeau Falcons were able to keep the Webster boys in check as the clock wound down in Flambeau Friday, Sept. 10, assuring a 21-12 victory over the reinvigorated Tigers.

Tiger back Mason Kriegel drew first blood, scoring on a 4-yard run. But the two-point conversion failed, making it 60 Tigers.

Flambeau scored the next two times in succession, first on a 21-yard pass with an extra point, and then in the second quarter on a 36-yard toss to Jason Stamper.

Both scores had successful points after, making it 14-6, Falcons.

The contest went into the second half as a toss-up, with the Falcons again drawing blood, this time on an 11-yard toss to Greg Mitchell with a successful kick, for the Falcon’s final score of the night.

Webster did not give up. They converted a good drive into an 11-yard James Wethern reverse pass from Dan Dochniak to get back in striking distance. A failed two-pointer made it tough to recover, and the Falcons held on to the lead until the end. Webster is getting back in the groove, it seems.

The Tigers had a solid ground game, with Austin Bork grabbing 86 yards on eight carries, and Kriegel adding 61 yards to the cause on 22 carries up the middle.

Webster’s passing was semi-effective,a swell. Wethern went 5 of 8 for just 30 yards, but made it count with the one TD strike, he also had a pick in the loss.

Webster held their own against a very

solid Flambeau squad, and next takes on Clear Lake on the road Friday, Sept. 17, where they can be promised a contest form the unpredictable and undefeated Warriors.

Austin Bork carries the ball in an earlier game this season. – File photo by Marty Seeger

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by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – Saints golfers continued to improve on their golf scores with a successful finish at home at the St. Croix Valley Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 9.

Tess Hedrick led the charge with a 44, which included two birdies. She placed second overall behind Osceola’s Casey Danielson, who continued to dominate the competition by shooting a 33.

Saints senior, Brittany Buss also had a great evening of golf, shooting a 45 with two birdies. She took third overall, and teammate McKayla Swanson shot her personal best with a score of 50, and placed in the top 10 with an eighth-place finish.

The Luck/Unity golfers continued to

improve their games as well, placing sixth overall as a team among nine teams that competed. Avery Steen tied with teammate Lindsey Stapel with a score of 53, and Emily Stelling was close to her teammates with a 54.

“The team’s score is going lower in every match,” said Luck/Unity coach Ron Steen. “Lindsey and Emily had low scores for our team. It was nice to see their scores that low.”

Karissa Giller and Megan Moore both shot scores of 69.

“Avery didn’t have a very good day, but she knows what she needs to work on.

She has to work on her short game,” Steen said, adding that Giller and Moore were happy with their scores, but know they may have been able to shave five to eight strokes off their game.

Both teams head to Bristol Ridge Golf Course in Somerset this Thursday, Sept.

16, beginning at 9 a.m.

Luck/Unity golfer Megan Moore has been providing her team with solid scores this season, and she's improving steadily.

Osceola sophomore, Lindsey Danielson was last year's Division 2 state champion, and this year she's well on her way to becoming one of the premier girls golfers in the state. She shot a 33 at the St. Croix Valley Golf Course last week.

Steen shoots personal best in Prescott

St. Croix Falls golfer McKayla Swanson shot a personal best score of 50 at the St. Croix Valley Golf Course.– Photos by Marty Seeger

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer PRESCOTT – The Luck/Unity golf team had another great outing in Prescott on Tuesday, Sept. 14, which featured sophomore Avery Steen’s personal record of a 39. As a team, the Cardinals shot a score of 224, and came in sixth overall.

“Prescott’s course is tough to play, and a few holes are very tight because of out-ofbounds on both sides,” said coach Ron Steen.

Avery Steen Karissa Giller shot

her personal best score at Luck on Monday, Sept. 13, with a 56, and followed that with a 69 in Prescott. Lindsey Stapel shot a 56 in Prescott, and Emily Stelling shot a 61. Megan Moore finished with 68.

Steen says the girls still need to work on their short game and are having too many chips and putts, but things continue to improve.

“All of the girls are having fun and learning more about the game of golf,” Steen said.

The St. Croix Falls golfers played in Prescott on Tuesday as well, with just Tess Hedrick and Brittany Buss participating.

Hedrick led with a 46, and Buss shot a 53.

Eagles finish out with a high note in tennis 3, 5-7 and 6-1, and Anna Ebensperger played an outstanding round.

“Anna Ebensperger played one of her best games today against a very tough opponent and I was extremely proud of her growth,” Trudeau said. “Julie Franzel has won her second three-set match in a row, and has proven her mental toughness. She has figured out how to come back when down while dominating at the net.”

Unity/Luck takes two after falling in Mondovi Mondovi 4, Unity/Luck 3

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Unity/Luck tennis team continued to pack in the matches last week starting in Mondovi. It was definitely a group effort, but the Eagles closest match of the season came up short as they fell 4-3.

“Today was a tough loss for UnityLuck,” said coach Beth Trudeau. “Our No. 1 and No. 2 singles showed up ready to win and played great matches by always having the last shot in.

No. 1 singles player Anna Ebensperger took both of her games 6-4, 6-4, and Julie Franzel took her win in a close battle 4-6, 6-2, 6-1.

The No. 1 doubles team came through together with their 36th career win as well, with 6-2, 6-3 games.

“Unfortunately some of our teams couldn’t pull out the win, but they still put up a good fight,” Trudeau said.

Unity/Luck junior Julie Franzel has been improving steadily since the season began. – Photo

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Unity/Luck 5, Barron 2 BALSAM LAKE – On the following Monday, Sept. 13, Unity/Luck plowed through Barron with a solid 5-2 match win.

All three doubles teams brought together wins on their home court including No. 1 doubles Kutina and Ebensperger.

April Johnson and Kayla Johnson won both of their games and Emily Petzel and

Sierra Thomfohrda were victorious.

“Unity had a great match against Barron today,” said Trudeau.

No. 3 singles player, Franzel, defeated Olivia Stephens in a close set of games 6-

Unity/Luck 6, Ellsworth 1 BALSAM LAKE – It was a solid afternoon on Tuesday, Sept. 14, for the Unity/Luck singles players, who each took wins over their opponents from Ellsworth. Anna Ebensperger, Elisabeth Thuerkoff, Julie Franzel and Katherine Zahler each won both games to help give the Eagles a solid victory, which pushes them to 2-2 in the conference.

“All four singles girls took home a win tonight, showing their desire to move forward in conference standings,” Trudeau said, adding. “Katherine Zahler is growing as a singles player after moving from playing doubles this year. She stepped up to a challenging match today, used her strong forehand groundstrokes and focused on keeping the ball in play.”

Despite a bit of a rocky start, the Eagles No. 1 doubles team held on to victory with 7-5, 6-0 wins. April Johnson, and Kayla Johnson also won their games at the No. 2 doubles spot.

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Tuesday volleyball/continued The Pirates won the first game, 25-17, but the score shows an Eagle team that can play hard when the need rises.

While the Pirates dominated the second game with a fast 25-11 victory, the Eagles were up for a good portion of the final game. They had good defense up front from several Eagles, and the Pirates net work was also quite impressive, as usual.

Both teams gave each other a workout in the final contest, and Unity head coach Chris Lesneski noted the stigma of playing the state champs.

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Lesneski said the Pirates forced his squad into a lot of the mistakes that made it hard to come back from, as the Pirates won in three games, 17-25, 11-25 and 16-25.

“Nobody can survive against a team like that making the number of mistakes we did,” he said.

Grantsburg plays Luck for the first time this year on Thursday, Sept. 16, on the road, while the Eagles travel to Siren for what could also be a very close contest.

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It is becoming apparent that the teams of the giant West Lakeland Conference are beginning to be much better matched this season. The contests continue to be close and even surprisingly tight, and not just against the Pirates. There is beginning to be true parity from within, which can only make for truly good volleyball, and even better squads as they continue to challenge each other.

The Pirates were led by Kortney Morrin with 11 kills, and the Pirates totaled 25 on the night. Emily Cole was the assist leader with 13. Tiffany Meyer led the team in digs with 10, as the Pirates totaled 33 digs overall. – Greg Marsten, Leader staff writer

Teeing off on diabetes

Men’s summer slow-pitch softball league comes to an end

ABOVE: The Sundowners were crowned champion of the 2010 summer men’s softball league. Pictured back row (L to R): Jordan Gross, Ben Anderson, Adam Broten, Brad Schmidt, Todd Schmidt, Trae Gehl and Bradley Schmidt. Front:, Jameson Gross, Larry Johnson, Zach Schmidt, Troy Schmidt and Bruce Schmidt. Not pictured, Ethan Hayes, Wes Wegner, Adam Daniels, Logan Hacker and Thomas Meadows.

BELOW: The Pour House men’s softball team finished in a tie for second place during summer league. Pictured back row, ( L to R): Greg Hunter, Kent Thill, Mitch Coyour, Joe Crandell, Ryan Karsten and Scott Knuff. Front row: Claire Erickson, Andy Douglas, Mark Helene, Brad Reinhart and Chris Engstrom. – Photos submitted

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Mane Attractions 7, NoName Bowlers 5, The Bottle Shop 4.5, Hacker’s Lanes 2.5, House of Wood 2, Bye 0.

Women’s games: Barb Morgan (NNB) 159, Julie Hall (MA) 158, Robin Lindvall (BS) and Rhonda Bazey (HW) 156.

Women’s series: Barb Morgan (NNB) 440, Kimberly Bruss (HL) 435, Julie Hall (MA) 428.

Team games: The Bottle Shop 552, Mane Attractions 547, House of Wood 534.

Team series: The Bottle Shop 1587, Mane Attractions 1529, House of Wood 1485.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Skol Bar 3, A-1 Machine 3, Cummings Lumber 2.5, Pioneer Bar 1.5, Lewis Silo 1, Larsen Auto 1.

Individual games: Mike Renfroe (SB) 279, Dave Romanowski (PB) 266, Don Swanson (CL) 247.

Individual series: Mike Renfroe (SB) 663, Dave Romanowski (PB) 576, Don Swanson (CL) 572.

Team games: Pioneer Bar 990, Skol Bar 954, Cummings Lumber 932.

Team series: Skol Bar 2678, Lewis Silo 2639, Pioneer Bar 2556 Thursday Early Standings: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 8.5, Frontier Trails 8.5, Red Iron Studios, 8, Grindell Law Offices 7, Hell Raisers 6,

ABOVE: Century 21 tied for second place during the summer men’s softball league at the Siren Ballpark. Pictured back row (L to R): Ron Dorn, Greg Widiker, Cameron Hughes, Tim Widiker and Chad Carlson. Front: Matt D., Allen Steiner, Seth Pearson, Andy Smith and Craig Dorn. Not pictured: John Jacob and Jovin Kroll.

BELOW: The Pheasant Inn slow-pitch softball team finished in a three-way tie along with the Pour House and Century 21 at the end of the summer season. Pictured back row (L to R): Josh Staples, Dow Benjamin, Conrad St. John, Brennan Moose and Jeremy Littlepipe. Front: Joe Oustigoff, Kyle Gjonnes, Tristan Oustigoff, Ricky Garbow and Len Chute.

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Fab Four 5, Full Timers, 4.5, Wikstrom Construction 4.5.

Individual games: Brett Daeffler (FT) 246, Jason Pearson (HR) 241, Nick Skow (DQM) and Dave Hall (HR) 234.

Individual series: Mike Skow (DQM) and Laryn Larson (FT) 625, Blake Douglas (GLO) and Mark Bohn (FF) 624.

Team games: Frontier Trails 682, Wikstrom Construction 673 and Red Iron Studios 661.

Team series: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 1860, Frontier Trails 1853, Red Iron Studios 1851.

Splits converted: 3-10: Ed Bitler; 4-5: Mark Bohn.

Thursday Late Mixed Standings: Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 3, Stotz & Companiy 2-2, Johnson Upholstery 2, Hansen Farms Inc. 2, Fisk Trucking 2.

Women’s games: Rita Frandsen 154, Heather Wynn 132.

Women’s series: Rita Fransdsen 389, Heather Wynn 380.

Men’s series: Dale Frandsen 245, Dale Peterson 208, Daryl Bazey 197.

Men’s games: Dale Frandsen 589, Oliver Baillargeon 541, Dale Peterson 529.

Team games: Stotz & Company 893, Hansen Farms Inc. 787, Johnson Upholstery 753.

Team series: Stoltz & Company 2462, Hansen Farms Inc. 2317, Johnson Upholstery 2120.

McKenzie Lanes

Tuesday Women’s Standings: Hauge Dental 12.5, LC’s Gals 11, Kassel Tap 11, Custom Outfitter 8.5, Country Gals 8.5, Cutting Edge Pro 6, Gutter Dusters 6, Tomlinson Insurance 4.5.

Individual games: Jan Kruse 205, Toni Sloper 201, Denise Donaghue 191.

Individual series: Denise Donaghue 529, Jan Kruse 521, Judy Sturgul 494.

Team games: (Handicap score) Custom Outfitter 827, Gutter Dusters 763, Hange Dental and Kassel Tap 762.

Team series: (Handicap score) LC’s Gals 2225, Custom Outfitter 2223, Hauge Dental 2219.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: The Dugout 15, McKenzie Lanes 13, Centurview Park 12.5, Nel-LoHill Farm 11.5, Steve’s Appliance 8.5, Dream Lawn 7.5, The Cobbler Shop 7, Hack’s Pub 5.

The St. Croix Casino & Hotel’s annual Turtle Cup charitable golf outing is a long straight drive down the fairway in the fight against diabetes. This year’s Turtle Cup, the 16th annual, was held at the Cumberland Golf Club on Friday, Sept. 10. Twenty teams enjoyed a perfect day of golf. During the post-Turtle Cup dinner, held at the St. Croix Casino, casino director of marketing, Aimee Juan, thanked Turtle Cup participants for coming out for the event. She explained that diabetes strikes Native Americans at twice the national average; 16.5 percent of Native Americans 20 years of age or older are diabetics.

“I lost an uncle to complications from diabetes a number of years ago, so I know firsthand how diabetes can affect families,” she said. “The annual Turtle Cup is one of the ways we can all join together to fight this deadly disease.”

Juan, at right in photo above, presented the $5,000 Turtle Cup donation to Susan Klimek of the American Diabetes Association’s Minnesota Affiliate. Klimek also presented a plaque to the casino in recognition of its ongoing support of ADA through the Turtle Cup. The Turtle Cup is an invitation-only event. St. Croix Casino & Hotel vendors are invited to golf, sponsor a hole, donate prizes for the golf outing’s fund-raising raffle or underwrite costs for the dinner. Over its 16-year history, the Turtle Cup has raised $80,000 for the ADA. - Photo submitted

R E S U LT S Individual games: Darren McKenzie 267, Jim McKenzie 254, Sam Leggitt 248.

Individual series: Jim McKenzie 678, Darren McKenzie 652, Craig Willert 615.

Team games: (Handicap score) McKenzie Lanes 1187.

Team series: (Handicap score) Centurview Park 3318.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Harvest Moon 6, Dalles Electrical 6, Tiger Express 4, McKenzie Lanes 4, Reed’s Marina 4, Hanjo Farms 4, Davy’s Construction 2, Edina Realty 2.

Individual games: Darren McKenzie 267, Carl Hetfeld 246, John Gerhardt and Gene Braund 236.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie 683, Gene Braund 656, Carl Hetfeld 636.

Team games: (Handicap score) McKenzie Lanes 1041, Tiger Express 1012.

Team series: (Handicap score) Tiger Express 2970, McKenzie Lanes 2950.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Cutting Edge Pro 12, Bont Chiropractic 12, Hack’s Pub 11, RiverBank 10, Truhlsen Chiropractic 9, Eagle Valley Bank 8, KJ’s 8, Hauge Dental 7.

Individual games: Penny Kammerud 203, Holly Gutzmer 200, Kathy McKenzie 191.

Individual series: Holly Gutzmer 530, Denise Donaghue 515, Kathy McKenzie 497.

Team games: Eagle Valley Bank 819, Cutting Edge Pro 787, Truhlsen Chiropractic 742.

Team series: Cutting Edge Pro 2218, Eagle Valley Bank 2108, Hack’s Pub 2017.

Black & Orange

TNT Standings: Cashco 3-1, Black & Orange 2-2, Flower Power 2-2, Larry’s LP 1-3.

Individual games: Audrey Pardun (B&O) 207, Sue Eytcheson (FP) 176, Cheryl Scallon (C) 170.

Individual series: Audrey Pardun (B&O) 514, Sue Eytcheson (FP) 493, Cheryl Scallon (C) 462.

Team games: Black & Orange 884, Larry’s LP 849, Cashco 830.

Team series: Cashco 2427, Larry’s LP 2418, Black & Orange 2406.

Early Risers Standings: A+ Sanitation 3-1, Gandy Dancer 3-1, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 1-3, 10th Hole 1-3.

Individual games: Jan Carlson (GNHD) 214, Carol Phelps (A+) 175, Phyllis Myers (A+) 174.

Individual series: Jan Carlson (GNHD) 456, Phyllis Myers (A+) 442, Donna Crain (GD) 436.

Team games: A+ Sanitation 695, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Desigin 691, 10th Hole 688.

Team series: A+ Sanitation 1940, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 1900, Gandy Dancer 1891.

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Cross country/continued Grantsburg boys on top at Rice Lake RICE LAKE – The Rice Lake crosscountry invitational draws some of the best competition in Northwest Wisconsin, and features races among both small and larger school districts. The Pirate boys cross-country team made the best of their journey to Rice Lake, Tuesday, Sept. 14, with a nice first-place finish, over Webster, who placed second among 17 of the smaller schools. St. Croix Falls and Unity/Luck also competed, bringing home 10th and 12th respectively as a team.

Zach Arnold led the Pirates to first place with a time of 17:32.4, and an eighth-place overall finish. Daniel Biorn followed him with a time 18:11.5, and following Biorn was Jacob Ohnstad, 18:19.4; Steven McKinley, 18:26.6; Kyle Roberts, 18:31; Brendan Kutz, 18:33 and Nick Lindgren, 20:09.1.

The Tiger boys were led by Jack Taylor, who finished in second place Jack Taylor overall with a time of 16:01.7. Brett Johnson of St. Croix Central was the first-place winner with a time of 15:56.2.

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Viking girls take second at Rice Lake RICE LAKE – The Viking girls crosscountry team placed second overall at the Rice Lake Invite Tuesday, Sept. 14, with Sam Nelson and Sarah Knauber taking the second- and third-place spots overall.

Nelson finished with a time of 15:41.2, and Knauber had a time of 16:11.2. Rounding out the Vikings times were Calla Karl, 17:14.4; Leah Ingebretson, 18:09; Sage Karl, 18:10.4; Tanesha Carlson, 18:37.5 and Jade Allie Holmdahl Johnson, 19:34.

The Saints crosscountry team placed ninth overall out of 13 teams, with Allie Holmdahl in the lead with a time of 18:01.

She placed 25th in the overall standings. The Grantsburg Pirates girls took 12the overall, with Angela Gaffney Angela Gaffney placing sixth overall with a time of 16:28.6. Emily Bethke of Unity came in as the team leader with a time of 19:11.5, and in 51st place. Complete results of the Rice Lake Invitational can be found at www.itiming.com. – Emily Bethke Marty Seeger

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD VOLLEYBALL

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Unity Eagles 2-0 4-5 St. Croix Falls Saints 2-0 5-7 Turtle Lake Lakers 2-0 7-5 Grantsburg Pirates 1-0 8-0 1-0 5-2 Webster Tigers Luck Cardinals 1-0 5-7 1-1 9-5 Clear Lake Warriors Clayton Bears 1-1 8-2 Shell Lake Lakers 0-2 1-10 Frederic Vikings 0-3 2-4 Siren Dragons 0-3 3-5 Scores Thursday, September 9 Grantsburg 3, Webster 1 St. Croix Falls 3, Shell Lake 0 Clayton 3, Siren 0 Unity 3, Frederic 1 Saturday, September 11 Grantsburg 2, Washburn 1 Grantsburg 2, Spooner 0 Grantsburg 2, Hurley 0 Grantsburg 2, Ashland 0 Grantsburg 2, Washburn 0 Colfax 3, Siren 0 Siren 3, Cornell 0 Siren 3, New Auburn 0 Chetek 3, Siren 0 Tuesday, September 14 Clear Lake 3, Siren 2 Webster 3, Luck 2 Grantsburg 3, Unity 0 Turtle Lake 3, Frederic 0 Upcoming Thursday, September 16 7:30 p.m. Shell Lake at Webster Clayton at St. Croix Falls Grantsburg at Luck Unity at Siren Frederic at Clear Lake Saturday, September 18 9 a.m.

Unity at Osceola Tourney St. Croix Falls at Osceola Tourney Frederic at Grantsburg Tourney Webster at Grantsburg Tourney Tuesday, September 21 7:30 p.m. Luck at Clayton Webster at Siren Clear Lake at Grantsburg Frederic at St. Croix Falls Thursday, September 23 7 p.m.

Unity at Webster 7:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Clayton Siren at Turtle Lake St. Croix Falls at Clear Lake Luck at Frederic

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Upcoming Thursday, September 16 9 a.m.

St. Croix Falls at Bristol Ridge, Somerset Luck/Unity at Bristol Ridge, Somerset

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Upcoming Saturday, September 18 10 a.m.

Grantsburg at Osceola Tuesday, September 21 4 p.m.

Webster at Northwestern Thursday, September 23 4:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Unity

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Overall 5-6

Small Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Frederic 3-0 3-0 Shell Lake 3-0 3-0 Luck 2-1 2-1 Turtle Lake 2-1 2-1 Northwood/Solon Springs 2-1 2-1 Bruce 1-2 1-2 Siren 1-2 1-2 Winter 0-3 0-3 Birchwood 0-3 0-3 Large Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Clear Lake 1-0 3-0 Flambeau 1-0 3-0 Grantsburg 1-0 1-2 Cameron 0-0 1-2 St. Croix Falls 0-1 1-2 Webster 0-1 1-2 Unity 0-1 1-2 Scores Friday, September 10 Clear Lake 44, St. Croix Falls 36 Grantsburg 27, Unity 21 Shell Lake 39, Luck 12 Siren 44, Washburn 0 Flambeau 21, Webster 12 Frederic 66, Winter 6 Upcoming Friday, September 17 7 p.m.

Frederic at Bruce Grantsburg at Colfax Shell Lake at Siren Northwood/Solon Springs at Luck Unity at Flambeau Webster at Clear Lake St. Croix Falls at Cameron

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Mark your calendars for October 8 If Frederic mainstay gridders Tony Peterson, Adam Chenal, Trae Gehl, Ben Ackerley and their cohorts are able to sustain their level of play, InterCounty Leader readers in 2052 will be talking about a FHS championship football team. (Note: Frederic’s last conference football title was back in 1968) Coach Ken Belanger’s Vikes will breeze past Bruce this Friday, then will face a Turtle Lake challenge next week at R.P. Glynn field. If the blue and gold win these two, their Oct. 8 home matchup with Shell Lake will likely decide whether or not FHS can claim at least a share of the conference title.

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All eyes on Clear Lake quarterback Lightning-quick Clear Lake quarterback Matt O’Connell continues to turn heads, piling up multipurpose yardage at a blistering pace. The 6’0 185-pounder passed for two TDs and ran for 241 yards in last week’s win over St. Croix Falls. Spies claim O’Connell has purportedly made a decision on his posthigh-school football plans but will not disclose them until the end of the season. The Webster Tigers travel to Clear Lake this Friday with the hope of once again throttling the Warriors as they did in 2009 en route to their conference championship.

Moose spotted in Crex country Spies in the Grantsburg area have confirmed the sighting of a moose on the north end of the Crex Meadows wildlife refuge last Sunday. Later, trackers found the bull’s hoofprints on the Phantom dike road as the behemoth meandered southwest in the direction of the Dueholm Flowage. This weekend’s youth waterfowl hunters who will be plying the Dueholm marshes had best be on the lookout for a possible once-in-a-lifetime sighting of the largest member of the deer family.

They could … go … all … the … way!

Local Cheeseheads were flying high after our Pack beat the spread and came away with a comfortable seven-point victory at Philadelphia Sunday. It was interesting to note that though most local fans clearly cheered for a Green Bay vic-

tory, they were not shy about proclaiming their grudging respect for Eagles quarterback Michael Vick and were noticeably pleased that he performed admirably. “He (Vick) paid his debt to society and is a changed and humbled man,” said one compassionate local Packer fan, referring to Vick’s stint in prison for his role in a dog-fighting ring. “It was nice to see Michael working his magic with both his legs and his arm. Sure, I’m glad we (Green Bay) won, but I was pulling for him. It was nice to see him do well,” the green-and-goldclad diehard added.

Age discrimination?

As was the case when Vikings hall-offame quarterback Brett Favre opened the 2009 campaign, the Silver Fox showed some effects of injury and a late arrival in training camp, looking a bit rusty in a tough 14-9 Viking loss. Unfortunately for our Vikings, this year’s opening opponent was the Super Bowl champion Saints and not the lowly Cleveland Browns as was the case last year.

Still, it’s interesting to note that when Packers signal-caller Aaron Rodgers threw two amateurish interceptions, as he did in Sunday’s victory, few Cheeseheads said anything overtly negative about him. Meanwhile, any time the record-setting Favre makes a miscue, he’s supposedly “too old.” Hmmm ...

Do we taste sour grapes?

This week’s trivia Now that the Minnesota Twins – the clear preference among local fans of major league baseball – have chopped their “magic number” down to 12 with their comfortable victory over Chicago Tuesday night, this week’s exercise will be “all Twins, all the time.”

1) Name the Twins hall-of-famer who once stole home seven times in a single season.

2) He was the first Twins manager.

3) Name the third-base coaches on the Twins World Championship teams in 1987 and 1991 respectively.

4) He was the Twins manager on their first World Series team in 1965.

5) Name the two Twins who a) made the final putout in the 1987 World Series and, b) drove in the winning run in the final at-bat in the 1991 World Series. ____ Trivia answers: 1) Rod Carew 2) Cookie Lavagetto 3) Rick Renick and Ron Gardenhire 4) Sam Mele 5) Kent Hrbek and Gene Larkin John Ryan may jmr202@yahoo.com

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for all your local sports news Another subpar performance of 5-2 gave the King a 9-5 record for the season, or 64 percent. “I received quite a few pats on the back for my dead-on pick of the Frederic game and my correct prediction of Grantsburg over Unity,” the reclusive titan said late Tuesday. “But obTHE SWAMI viously those were negated by brutal misfires on Luck and Amery,” he added.

Fortunately for the state of his success rate, this week’s slate brings only one difficult pick, he claims.

The Swami

PREDICTS

This week’s predictions: Shell Lake 49, Siren 6 – The Dragons are brought back to earth.

Grantsburg 22, Colfax 14 – Colfax is down and the Pirates can score.

St. Croix Falls 47, Cameron 12 – The Saints earn a breather while Flambeau awaits next week.

Clear Lake 34, Webster 13 – The Warriors avenge last year’s stunner.

Frederic 54, Bruce 6 – The Vikes stay on cruise control.

Luck 26, Northwood-Solon Springs 13 – The Cards are intent on shedding the memory of last week’s pummeling.

Flambeau 28, Unity 7 – The Falcons warm up for next week’s battle with SCF. The Swami answers all e-mails and can be reached at predictionking@yahoo.com.

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O UTDOOR S I N T E R! C O U N T Y L E A D E R

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

79th archery deer hunt opens Sept. 18 MADISON – September 18 marks the opening day of Wisconsin’s 79th archery deer-hunting season.

A growing cadre of camo-clad archery deer hunters will be melting into the woods, heading for deer stands across the state, hoping preseason scouting will pay off and that they’ve placed their stand where they’ll have a chance at a whitetail.

The popularity of archery deer hunting is increasing yearly, and the archery harvest is a growing segment of the yearly deer harvest.

In 1966, there were just over 85,000 licensed archery hunters who harvested just under 6,000 deer. By 1981, the number of archery hunters had more than doubled to nearly 174,000 hunters who took more than 29,000 deer. By last year, the number had reached more than 260,000 bow hunters with a total harvest of more than 87,000. By comparison, in 2009 Wisconsin had almost 630,000 licensed gun hunters who registered just under 242,000 deer.

Important new rules in 2010 for archers Before heading out, archers are encouraged to study the season structure map found in the 2010 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations pamphlet or online to as-

concurrent with a gun deer season. This includes the Oct. 14-17 antlerless-only hunt in herd control and CWD units, the November nine-day gun deer and the December/January Holiday gun deer seasons in the CWD zone, the statewide 10-day muzzleloader season and during the Dec. 9-12 statewide antlerless-only hunt. This includes the 19 DMUs where antlerless harvest is restricted to certain disabled hunters, qualified U. S. armed forces members and first-year hunter education graduates who have a valid tag for an antlerless deer in these units. sure they know the rules where they hunt.

Nineteen northeast Wisconsin regular deer management units are buck only in 2010 for both archery and gun deer hunters in order to support efforts to grow herd numbers in those units. The archery antlerless deer carcass tag issued with an archery deer hunting license and patron license cannot be used in units: 7, 13, 28, 29A, 29B, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49A, 52 and 52A. The archery antlerless tag is good in all other units statewide during an archery season.

Archery deer hunters are also reminded that they must wear blaze orange on all days when the archery deer season runs

Additional antlerless tags available for some regular units In regular deer-management units with an antlerless deer quota, archers can purchase additional unit specific antlerless deer carcass tags for $12 resident and $20 nonresident. Unit specific antlerless tags are available through license vendors, by phone and online. These tags are in limited supply and are available only until a unit is sold out.

There are exceptions to the buck-only rule in the 19 northeastern DMUs for armed forces personnel home on leave, Class A and C disabled permit holders who have an unfilled gun buck-deer car-

cass tags and first-time hunter education graduates with an unfilled special free antlerless-deer carcass tag issued for completing the hunter education course in 2010. For details, consult the 2010 Deer Hunting Regulations pamphlet or call the DNR information line at 1-888-WDNRINFO.

Mentored hunting There’s no better way to share your knowledge of deer, deer hunting and woodsmanship with a youth than through the new Mentored Hunter Program. The milder weather and more relaxed atmosphere of the archery deer hunt are perfect for teaching and communicating. Started in 2009, the Mentored Hunting Law allows a licensed hunter 18 years of age and older to mentor individuals as young as 10 years of age in a hunting outing without the need for the mentored hunter to first earn a hunter education certificate. The quiet time spent in the woods is ideal for sharing traditions, developing an appreciation for just being out and hunting skills. Consult the 2010 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations for details.

– from www.dnr.state.wi.us

Discover rare, mysterious animals and fungi at Crex Experts to speak on several topics at daylong conference

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – Few people claim to have ever laid eyes on the reclusive wood turtle, which has been documented in both Burnett and Polk County. No wildlife technician at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg has ever seen one in Burnett County, but some have seen them in Polk County.

The species is one of many listed as threatened in Wisconsin, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s impossible to spot one.

“There are so many things out there, that just because we don’t see them doesn’t mean they’re not there,” said Chris Cold, wildlife technician and educator for the DNR. Cold has seen many wood turtles over the years throughout Wisconsin, and the turtles are also distributed throughout the northeastern parts of the United States, Great Lakes regions and in Minnesota.

They are seen most often in early June, when females come to roadsides or sandy banks along the river’s edge to lay eggs.

“You want trees (along the river), and you want streams and rivers that usually have a rubble or gravelly bottom, and then of course sandy banks or enough sand deposited where they can nest,” Cold said, adding that seeing one is still

The wood turtle is one of many rare and unique species in the state of Wisconsin rarely seen in the wild. – Photo from the DNR Web site very difficult.

“To go out looking for one, and find one, it’s like, ‘I’m going out and take a walk in the woods to see if I can see a bear’. It’s a tough one,” Cold said.

While the low number of wood turtles in Wisconsin might be one reason for not seeing them, their choice of habitat might be another reason for the rare sightings.

The wood turtle divides its active time mostly on land, in forested areas searching for berries, nightcrawlers and other invertebrates. Unlike the more common painted turtle, the wood turtle often

prefers to bask in the sun on land.

Identification of the wood turtle is probably one of its most unique attributes. The skin is a brightly colored orange color, while the outer shell appears sculpted, with pyramidlike shapes that have fine rings around them. The shell is rough, yet the rings that surround the pyramid-like shapes can be counted to estimate its age, much like counting the rings of a tree.

Until more information can be found on the wood turtle in Wisconsin, the species will continue to be listed as threatened.

“I would say that we have local areas

that have pretty good distribution, but until we get a good handle on it, we’re just erring on the side of caution,” Cold said, adding that he encourages anyone who spots one of these rare turtles, to contact the local DNR wildlife biologist to report their findings. He says the more information they can get, the better they can make good decisions on the status of the wood turtle.

The wood turtle, of course, is just one of several other species in Wisconsin that are unique, or rare, and several co-exist at the Crex Meadows Wildlife area in Grantsburg. Cold is one of several experts that will be speaking this Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Rare Species of the Barrens Conference.

While it’s not likely you’ll see a wood turtle at the daylong conference, you’ll learn of several other rare species, and other plants, turtles, mushrooms, birds and butterflies. The conference starts at 9 a.m., at the Crex Meadows headquarters, and runs until 5 p.m. A $30 fee will pay for a field trip into the heart of the wildlife area, and a catered lunch. Fees will help pay for the wildlife education and management. Attendees must dress accordingly, and binoculars are a great item to bring along. To register, or for more information contact Ali Cordie, natural resources educator, at Alison.Cordie@wisconsin.gov, information@crexmeadows.org or call 715-4632739. To learn more about the wood turtle and other species in Wisconsin visit www.dnr.state.wi.us.

West Sweden landowner wildlife workshop Saturday POLK COUNTY - Neal W. Chapman, woodland advocate in West Sweden Township, is offering a field day/ workshop this Saturday, Sept. 18, called How to Inventory and Monitor Wildlife on your Property, beginning at 8 a.m. with the checking of a live-trap line. This is to demonstrate one way of identifying some of the wildlife present on a particular piece of property.

Wisconsin has 64 native mammal species; 47 of which are smaller than a raccoon. How many of these can you name?

As part of this training workshop, state

wildlife biologist Loren Ayers, who specializes in nongame mammal surveys and citizen science programming, will help conduct an actual small-mammal survey of the property. You will learn how to survey, trap, identify, and safely handle numerous species of shrews, voles, mice, chipmunks and ground squirrels as well as options for conducting small mammal or other wildlife and plant surveys on your own property. Captive small mammals, museum study skins, and a variety of other materials will be available for your reference too.

Following the walk of the trap line participants will receive the full presentation from Ayers and Chapman. As part of this workshop participants will receive numerous publications on this and other woodland-related subjects, as well as an extensive contact list for further information.

This field day and workshop is limited to no more than 25 adults and participation is by preregistration to keep the workshop a manageable size, have adequate materials, and so all can participate and ask questions.

Chapman has received training as a Master Woodland Steward, Coverts (wildlife) cooperator, and is a graduate of the Wisconsin Woodland Leadership Institute and serves as vice president of the NW Chapter of Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association. Please reply by phone or e-mail if you wish additional information, including location of the presentations. Chapman can be reached at nwchapman@comcast.net or 612-9987901. – submitted

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Burnett County criminal court eric, disorderly conduct, two-year probation, $284.00 restitution, obtain GED during term of probation, counseling as deemed necessary by corrections department, $217.00; criminal damage to property, two-year probation, $83.00.

Douglas A. Peters, 59, Grantsburg, disorderly conduct, 40-day jail sentence, $100.00.

Robert G. Schnickel, 59, Eagan, Minn., disorderly conduct, $330.50.

Stewart Eagleman, 58, Cumberland, operating while revoked, $100.00.

Jason R. Hanson, 21, Waupun, burglary, seven-year, six-month probation, $2,663.22 restitution, maintain full-time employment and / or school, no alcohol, illegal drugs or drug paraphanlia, alcohol assessment, supply DNA sample, $379.32.

Rodney A. Oppenud, 35, Willow River, Minn., theft, 30-month prison sentence followed by 30month extended supervision, restitution to be determined, no possession of controlled substances.

Jared V. Phernetton, 20, Webster, burglary, three-year probation, sentence withheld, sixmonth jail sentence, Huber release and community service at discretion of jail staff, $5,828.44 restitution, no contact with victims or their families, no contact with co-defendants, provide DNA sample, cooperate with law enforcement, alcohol assessment, $707.84.

Troy L. Anderson, 42 Webster, OWI, $904.00, 10-day jail sentence, Huber release and home monitor at desecration of jail, license revoked 12 months, Kyle L. Huggett, 34, Danbury, OWI, $1,030.00, 30-day jail sen-

tence, license revoked 12 months, alcohol assessment.

Joel G. Krentz, 43, Hertel, OWI, $1,042.00, 10-day jail sentence, Huber release and community service granted, license revoked 16 months.

Jean A. Utgard, 38, Frederic, OWI, $1,231.00, 60-day jail sentence, Huber release and community service granted, license revoked 24 months, alcohol assessment; operating while revoked, one-year probation, sentence withheld, alcohol assessment, $100.00.

Judy A. Swanson, 58, Sandstone, Minn., OWI, $1,219.00, three-year probation, license revoked three years, six-month jail sentence, complete Pine County program, DNA sample; OWI, $1,219.00, three-year probation, license revoked three years, sixmonth jail sentence.

Toby T. Thomas, 27, Burnsville, Minn., theft, six-year probation, one-year jail sentence, Huber release granted, $181,776.02 restitution, restitution joint and several, maintain full-time employment and school, no contact with co-defendants, no possession of drugs or alcohol, may apply for expunction, provide DNA sample, referred to restorative justice program, alcohol assessment; theft, eightmonth jail sentence, Huber release granted, $18,516.60.

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No early sales!

Boat and motor, antiques and much, much more!

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Background check.

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MULTIFAMILY GARAGE SALE

Plus-size clothing; girls 8 - 18 clothing; women’s clothing; men’s clothing; housewares; misc. tools; building supplies; 7’ back blade; tractor bucket; antiques; furniture; office supplies; huge selection of crafting supplies; toys and more.

8160 Waldora Road, Siren, WI Friday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Rain or Shine • Sorry, no checks accepted!

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – CHANGE IN ZONING VILLAGE OF SIREN

GARAGE SALE EXTENSION

Wed., Sept. 15, 5-8 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 16, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 17, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 18, 8 a.m.-Noon Men’s items; clothes; shoes; tools; treadmill; addl. household items.

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Every Other Weekend Plus Fill In Deadline To Apply: September 24, 2010 YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete position requirements and details, please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, 715-485-9176 or Golden Age Manor, 220 521441 4L Scholl Ct., Amery, WI, 715-268-7107. AA/EEOC

Fri. & Sat., Sept. 17 & 18,

Corrected Address: 790 S. Jefferson St. St. Croix Falls Cash Only!

1- To 2-BR Apartment Downtown St. Croix Falls

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Joseph L. Reynolds III, Mackiwaw, Ill., speeding, $114.00.

Ted P. Sperling, Danbury, speeding, $114.00.

Sara J. Stadler, Webster, speeding, $114.00.

Mary Jo A. Stafford, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Christopher A. Staples, Webster, operating after suspension, $114.00; fail to stop at stop sign, $88.80; OWI, $731.00.

Darla Sutton, Danbury, issue worthless checks, $466.06.

Lonnie L. Vix, Danbury, speedometer violations, $114.00.

Keith A. Vodraska, Milwaukee, disorderly conduct, $208.50.

Kristofer C. Wilson, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $139.20.

Lost property Medical Open door Paper service Retail theft Sexual assault Suspicious activity Suspicious persons Tag deer/bear Theft/larceny (UCR) Traffic enforcement Trespass Vandalism Vehicle violation Warning traffic Total

1 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 4 1 2 5 9 74 – submitted

Polk County deaths

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Apprehension request Assist ambulance Assist motorist Assist PCSD Attempt entry Background check Case follow-up Citation Civil Debris in roadway Disturbance Domestic abuse Drug complaint Fireworks complaint Harassment Informational Juvenile Lockout

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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.

The Frederic Police Department handled 74 incidents during the month of August.

Incident Amount Alarm 1 Animal complaint 5

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Joshus J. Herbst, Los Angeles, Calif., speeding, $114.00.

Scott A. Kjeseth, Amery, speeding, $114.00.

Robert B. Lillyblad, Stone Lake, speeding, $88.80.

Carol F. Meath, Webster, speeding, $114.00.

Stacy R. Nelson, Webster, speeding, $114.00.

Karn E. Petersen, Luck, speeding, $139.20.

Danielle L. Peterson, Hugo, Minn., speeding, $114.00.

Jeremy M. Rader, Hinckley, Minn., possess drug paraphernalia, $178.00; underage drinking, $177.00; possession of marijuana, $178.00.

Heidi L. Rand, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Frederic police report

Burnett County deaths

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Richard C. Anderson, Frederic, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Daniel R. Berge, North Oaks, Minn., speeding, $114.00.

Bob Brown, Danbury, issue worthless checks, $329.87.

James P. Burton, Siren, speeding, $88.80.

Donna M. Demarre, Webster, speeding, $114.00.

Jarrod D. Fanning, Midwest City, Okla., disorderly conduct, $208.50.

Stacie J. Gjelhsvg, Altonna, speeding, $114.00; operating after revocation, $178.00.

Dustin O. Gramer, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Naomi K. Heller-Kahn, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $139.00.

Tanya A. Hanson, village of Luck, Craig A. Lundeen Jr., village of Luck, issued Sept. 7, 2010.

Pamela B. Johnson, town of Bone Lake, Richard B. James, town of Bone Lake, issued Sept.

8, 2010.

Stacy J. Anderson, city of St. Croix Falls, Justin K. Nelson, Steven F. Reed, 50, Eureka Mary S. Cook, 64, Siren town of Eureka, issued Sept. 9, Township, died Aug. 26, 2010.

Township, Aug. 27.

2010.

Jason R. Swanson, 29, BalRussell L. Connor, 87, Heather M. Klinker, city of sam Lake Township, died Aug. Spooner, Aug. 27.

Amery, Anthony J. Stoner, city of 26, 2010.

Amery, issued Sept. 9, 2010.

David B. Pedersen, 60, Luck, died Aug. 31, 2010.

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Sharmin M. Carlson, 41, Webster, dog running at large, $187.00.

Tianna L. Lemieux, 21, Minneapolis, Minn., operate without valid license, $200.50; possession of marijuana, $330.50.

Peter J. Sperling, 37, Chanhassen, Minn., fail to stop at stop sign, $137.50.

Daniel M. Kieler, 25, Hazel Green, ATV operation on highway, $137.50.

Sandra R. Gardner, 64, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $185.00.

Ashley M. Standly, 17, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Derek J. Jaskolka, 18, Siren, violate absolute sobriety law, $389.50.

Dean E. Sunderland, 17, Grantsburg, underage drinking, license suspended one year, 30 hours community service, alcohol assessment, $515.50; disorderly conduct, 45-day jail sentence.

Jose L. Chavarria, 19, Siren, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $263.50.

Daniel S. Nichols, 44, St. Louis Park, Minn., OWI, $677.00, license revoked six months, alcohol assessment.

Erica J. Stark, 32, Webster, possession of marijuana, $309.00.

Mandie M. Rixman, 20, Danbury, Eau Claire, issue worthless check, $330.50.

Amy Seever, no date of birth given, issue worthless check, $65.00 restitution, $330.50.

Andrea E. Fiddle, 24, Webster, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Laurence W. Barber, 52, Hayward, disorderly conduct, five-day jail sentence, $100.00.

Lorena R. Benjamin, 28, Luck, disorderly conduct, $500.00.

Raymond Heller, 25, Fred-

Webster municipal court

Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Village of Siren, Wisconsin, that a public hearing will be held by the Plan Commission on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 10 a.m., at the Village Hall, 24049 First Avenue, Village of Siren, Wisconsin, at the request of the Village Board on the possible rezoning of the following property: Section 17, Lot 1 CSM V18 P 54; formerly part of Lot 4 CSM V12 P75, PID 07-181-2-38-16-17-3 01-000-022000, (on the West side of Third Avenue, halfway between Rasmussen Street and Tower Road; north of the tennis courts), from R-1 Residential to C-2 Highway Commercial.

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

Marty Shutt Administrator September 15, 2010 521419 4L WNAXLP

Carl W. Stauner, 53, Turtle Lake, died Sept. 1, 2010.

Mary T. Coozennoy, 51, St. Croix Falls, died Sept. 3, 2010.

Suzanne D. Gentle, 74, Amery, died Sept. 3, 2010.

(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

David M. Haider et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 10 CV 326 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 29th day of June, 2010, in the amount of $23,616.00, the Polk County Sheriff shall sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 2, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Foyer Area of Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION:The West 226 feet of the South 422 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of SE 1/4), Section Ten (10), Township Thirty-two (32) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, Farmington Township, Polk County, Wisconsin PROPERTY ADDRESS: XXX, Farmington Township, Wisconsin.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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Notices/ Employment

Aug. 27: Jared B. Jones, 19, St. Paul, Minn., was cited for speeding during a traffic stop on Hwy. 35/70 and South Shore Drive at 9:38 p.m.

Aug. 28: Lawrence E. Behr, 42, North St. Paul, Minn., was cited for operating while intoxicated (third offense) and operating after revocation during a stop one-tenth mile east of Nyberg Road at 12:31 a.m. The officer

NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING AND BUDGET HEARING SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER (SECTION 120.08(1)) (Section 65.90(4))

run, inattentive driving and operating a motor vehicle without insurance following an incident on Hwy. 35 and North Bass Lake Road at 4:31 p.m.

Sept. 6: Travis J. Lysdahl, Frederic, was cited for operating a motor vehicle without insurance. Lysdahl had been stopped previously and was given time to produce proof of insurance.

When the date came up, and proof had not been received, a citation was issued to Lysdahl.

Sept. 11: Steven E. Proffitt, 51, Johnson Creek, was cited for

speeding and given a warning for driving a motor vehicle without insurance during a stop on Hwy. 35/70 and Park Street at 10:28 p.m.

Sept. 12: Cody D. Petersen, 17, Webster, was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35 at Clear Lake Street at 1:54 p.m.

Samantha L. Greinke, 27, Eau Claire, was cited for OWI (second offense), operating with a prohibited blood-alcohol concentration and OAR during a traffic stop on Hwy. 35 and Capes Street at 6:17 p.m.

[Section 120.08(1)]

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the Frederic School District that the annual meeting of said district for the transaction of business, will be held in the 7-12 School Commons, on the 27th day of September, 2010, at 6:30 o’clock p.m.

Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

Agenda 1. President Calls Meeting To Order.

2. Clerk Reads Notice Of Annual Meeting.

3. Budget Hearing To Precede Annual Meeting.

President Of Board To Act As Chairman.

4. Budget Review By Board Treasurer, District Accountant & District Administrator.

5. Discussion Of Budget For 2010 - 2011 School Year.

6. Adjourn Budget Meeting.

7. Annual Meeting Called To Order By President.

8. Election Of Chairman For Annual Meeting.

9. Reading Of Minutes Of Last Annual Meeting.

10. Resolutions: A. Resolution Providing For Tax Levy For The Tax Year 2011.

B. Resolution Authorizing Accident Insurance Coverage.

C. Resolution Authorizing The School Board To Operate A Food Service Program.

D. Resolution Authorizing Sale Of Personal Property Of School District No Longer Needed.

E. Resolution As To Textbooks.

F. Resolution For Short-Term Borrowing.

G. Resolution To Establish Salaries For The Board Of Education.

11. Miscellaneous Business.

12. Set Date For 2011 Annual Meeting.

13. Adjournment Of Meeting.

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(Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

JORDAN A. CROSS and ASHLEY L. CROSS, and EUGENE S. KOSTIZ, and BANK OF AMERICA, and U.S. BANK, and CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), Defendants Case No. 10 CV 171 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursusant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on June 10, 2010, in the amount of $52,622.36, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on: Thursday, September 23, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot Fourteen (14), Plat of Prairie View Hills, said Plat recorded in Envelope 293A as Document No. 678235, being located in the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4), Section Four (4), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wis. PIN: 022-01211-1400.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 6th day of July, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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(Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Litton Loan Servicing, LP, as servicer for The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificate Holders of CWALT, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-19CB Plaintiff, vs.

ALLAN L. OPITZ, et al Defendants Case No: 09 CV 917 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 12, 2010, in the amount of $120,398.51, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 6, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: At 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lot 9, plat of Jenson’s Butternut Acres, Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel 2: A nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress and lake access over the east 24 feet of Lot 23, plat of Jenson’s Butternut Acres.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1514 Lake Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 146-00413-0000.

Dated this 10th day of August, 2010. /s/ Sheriff Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue 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. (731443)

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NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Grantsburg School District September 2010 Job Title:

High School Intervention Instructor

Job Description:

Full-time High School Intervention instructor for the 2010 - 2011 school year.

Applicants with certification in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Reading Specialist, English/ Language Arts, Math or those with special education training. This position will focus on RTI intervention strategies for high school students. This position will be considered as a long-term substitute for this school year.

Qualifications:

Applicant should have the appropriate Wisconsin Certification for Reading Specialist, English/Language Arts or Math, or special education, or ability to obtain the certification.

Requirements:

Applicants must possess the dynamics to build relationships with students in order to create an atmosphere of learning and mutual respect. The ability to interact and be a contributing member of a talented teaching faculty is also desired.

Technology skills and the ability to apply them in the classroom are essential to this position. Strong references for this position are essential.

Applicants need to be prepared to deal with aspects of the personal, social and academic needs of high school students.

Applicants should possess the skills necessary to communicate effectively with parents in order to build educational partnerships.

This individual will work in an RTI capacity with students that need intervention strategies in reading and math. The individual must be aware of the RTI process as well as reading and math intervention strategies.

Interested applicants should be willing to take part in school and student improvement initiatives.

How to Apply:

Send letter of application, resume, credentials (3 current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of license by September 20, 2010.

Be sure to include your e-mail address.

Contact:

Stan Marczak, Principal Grantsburg High School 480 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2531

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

(Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 1 WESTconsin Credit Union 444 South Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751 Plaintiff, vs.

DUANE C. SAYLES (Deceased) DIANA L. SAYLES 617 150th Street Amery, WI 54001 Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 987 Code: 30304 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on March 1 2010, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on September 30, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: A parcel in the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4), Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-three (33) North Range Seventeen (17) West, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4); thence South 300 feet which is the Point of Beginning of the parcel being conveyed; thence parallel to the South section line; thence North 208 feet parallel to the East section line; thence East 215 feet to the Point of Beginning of parcel conveyed, TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD, Polk County, Wis. The above property is located at 617 150th Street, Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

5. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of property.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 3rd day of August, 2010.

Timothy Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin SCHOFIELD, HIGLEY & MAYER, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menonomie, WI 54751 715-235-3939

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Budget hearing chaired by the president.

Explanation of budget by superintendent.

Opportunity for budget recommendation by electors in attendance.

Adjourn budget hearing.

Annual meeting called to order by the president.

Election of chairperson for annual meeting.

Reading of minutes by the clerk.

Reading of treasurer’s report by the treasurer.

Reading of the auditor’s report by the treasurer.

Resolutions A. Transportation.

B. Accident insurance coverage.

C. Food service program.

D. Sale of property.

E. Textbooks.

F. Board salaries.

G. Budget.

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on duty was watching for traffic near Hwy. 70 and Ellis Avenue when he saw the Behr vehicle approach with only one headlight on and made the traffic stop.

Sept. 1: Joseph L. Oustigoff, 44, Webster, was cited for nonregistration of a vehicle during a traffic stop on Hwy. 35 and Tower Road at 10:27 p.m.

Sept. 2: Conrad E. St. John, 26, Webster, was cited for hit and

NOTICE FOR ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING FREDERIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Webster that the Annual Meeting of said district for the transaction of business, and the budget hearing, will be held in the Cafetorium of the Webster 5-12 School on the 27th day of September, 2010, at 7 p.m.

Dated this 8th day of September, 2010.

Sheldon Olesen District Clerk

(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

Melissa Ogren, et al.

Defendants.

Case No.: 09 CV 720 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 6, 2010, in the amount of $304,582.93, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 3, 2010, 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: At 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Lot 7 of Certified Survey Map No. 22, recorded on May 27, 1960, in Volume 1 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 23, as Document No. 293873, being located in Government Lot 6, Section 31, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Bone Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, together with an easement for ingress and egress as shown on said Certified Survey Map. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1168 243rd Ave., Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 012-00813-0000.

Dated this 24th day of August, 2010. /s/Sheriff Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Chaz M. Rodriguez Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1063071 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue 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. (756182)

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Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly town board meeting will be held on Thursday, September 23, following the Special Meeting at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall.

Agenda: 1. Call meeting to order 2. Clerk and Treas. Reports.

3. Any corrections on the printed agenda in the newspaper.

4. Public input 5. Old Business a. Dodge truck proposals review b. Possible Ordinance reducing speed on 150th

by Diamond Lake 6. Employee report 7. Correspondence 8. New Business a. Review patrolman wages and benefits 9. Review bills/vouchers 10. Set next meeting date 11. Move to adjourn Andrea Lundquist, Clerk

NOTICE OF SPECIAL & REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Polk County Board of Supervisors Polk County Government Center, County Boardroom 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at 3:30 p.m.

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Call to Order Evidence of Proper Notice Roll Call 2011 Budget Draft Presentation and Discussion Board Action or Direction on the 2011 Draft Budget as Presented Recess until 6:30 pm for Regular County Board Meeting 6. Roll Call (6:30 pm – County Boardroom) 7. Prayer – Supervisor Herschel Brown 8. Pledge of Allegiance 9. Consideration of Corrections to the Noticed Agenda 10. Consideration of Corrections to the Published Minutes of the Aug. 17, 2010, County Board Meeting 11. Public Comments, 3 minutes Per Person, not to exceed 30 minutes total 12. Chairperson’s Report 13. County Administrator’s Report 14. Finance Director’s Report 15. Presentation on OWI Prevention Committee: Victim Impact Panel – Honorable Judge Robert H. Rasmussen 16. Committee/Board Reports a. Highway – Supr. Caspersen b. Finance – Supr. Bergstrom c. Personnel – Supr. Arcand d. Property, Forestry & Recreation – Supr. Jepsen e. Extension, Land & Water, Lime – Supr. D. Johansen f. Public Protection – Supr. Luke g. Land Info – Supr. O’Connell h. Human Services Board – Supr. Stoneking i. Boards of Health & Aging – Supr. Schmidt j. GAM Board – Supr. Kienholz k. Organizational Comm. – Supr. Brown 17. Approval of Administrator’s Appointment of Supr.

Warren Nelson to the City of Amery Joint Review Board for TIF District #7 18. Proposed Ordinances and Resolutions and Actions of the Board: (A) To Confirm the Appointment of Lime Quarry Manager (B) County Nursing Homes and the 2011-2013 State Biennial Budget (C) Resolution to Hold a Public Hearing Concerning the Adoption of the Proposed Polk County Smoke-Free Air Ordinance (D) Polk County Land Records Modernization Plan 2011-2015 (E) Creation of the Polk County Land Council (F) Amendment to the Polk County Private System Ordinance (G) Resolution to Increase the Fee for the Expenses of Taking Tax Deed by Polk County (H) Resolution to Authorize and Adopt a contract for Medical Examiner Services With Anoka County, Minnesota (I) Resolution to Amend Certain Polk County Policies: Policy No. 202, Personnel Records; Policy No. 302, Benefit Administration for the Nonrepresented Employees; and Policy No. 703, Sexual Harassment (J) Resolution to Amend Polk County Board of Supervisors Rules of Order Adopted on April 20, 2010 19. Supervisors Reports 20. Adjourn This meeting is open to the public according to Wisconsin State Statute 19.83. Persons with disabilities wishing to attend and/or participate are asked to notify the County Clerk’s office (715-485-9226) at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time so all reasonable accommodations can be made.

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(Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY United States of America acting through Rural Housing Service (RHS), Successor in Interest to Farmers Home Administration, 4949 Kirschling Court, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Plaintiff vs.

Melanie L. Harrison P.O. Box 422, Luck, WI 54853 Defendant Classification: 30404 Case No. 09 CV 507 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-captioned action on the 29th day of December, 2009, I or my designee will sell at public auction in the Foyer Area of the Polk County Judicial Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 10 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot 5 and the East 20 feet of Lot 6, Block 7, Plat of Luck, Village of Luck, Polk County, Wis. PIN #: 146.00297.0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 609 Park Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount of bid by certified check payable to Clerk of Court at time of Sale.

BALANCE DUE: Within ten (10) days after Confirmation of Sale Hearing held on Oct. 7, 2010, payable to Clerk of Court.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 6th day of April, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C., is the creditor’s law firm and is attempting to collect a debt for the creditor. Any information the debtor provides to Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C., will be used for that purpose.

Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff, Samuel R. Cari 816 Dominion Dr., Suite 100, P.O. Box 125 Hudson, WI 54016 518562 (715) 386-5551 WNAXLP

(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EAGLE VALLEY BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

JEFFREY B. PETERSEN, Defendant.

Case No. 10 CV 181 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on April 28, 2010, in the amount of $188,257.99, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wis., on: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m., TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit 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: Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Map No. 4389, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, page 170, as Document No. 676226, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW 1/4), and the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-three (33) North of Range Seventeen (17) West.

Parcel No.: 024-00206-0000.

Street Address: 1380 105th Avenue, Amery, Wis. 54001.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 3rd day of September, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 521403 WNAXLP

NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Grantsburg School District

High School LD/EBD Teacher Aide/ Tutor at Grantsburg High School Job Description: This person will provide tutoring/ monitoring for special education students who need assistance with classroom curriculum. This individual will work with students needing intervention strategies.

Hours: Part-time position (3.75 hours, five days a week for the school year) Qualifications: Prefer a four-year college degree or at least a two-year college degree and state certification as an aide or be willing to obtain certification.

Rate of Pay: Per Contract Schedule Requirements: The ideal candidate for this position will be highly professional, confident and possess a great deal of patience. He/she must have the desire and ability to work with high school students. The person will have a student-centered approach; being able to perform a wide array of duties while establishing a nurturing learning environment. Must be able to work collaboratively, follow written and/or oral directions and maintain good work habits.

Preference will be given to candidates who have postsecondary education.

Applicants are required to work effectively with the high school special education team to design and implement quality educational programming for our students.

How to Apply: Send letter of application, resume, credentials including three current letters of recommendation and transcripts (if applicable) by September 20, 2010. Be sure to include your e-mail address.

Contact: Stan Marczak, Principal Grantsburg High School 480 East James Avenue Grantsburg, WI 54840 The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

Job Title:

(Sept. 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P., as servicer for Bank of New York as Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificate Holders, CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2007-18CB Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-18CB Plaintiff vs.

RONALD JAMES SANOSKI JR., et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 687 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 5, 2009, in the amount of $253,098.32, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: September 22, 2010, 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: At 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (S1/2 of NW1/4 of NW1/4), Section 24, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 882 190th St., Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO.: 024-00853-0100.

Dated this 30th day of August, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County

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(Sept. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BERNARD N. BACKES AMENDED Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 51 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was April 22, 1920, and date of death was March 12, 2010. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 400 Deronda St., Amery, WI 54001.

All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before December 3, 2010.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar August 25, 2010 D. Peter Seguin Person Representative/Attorney 110 Second Street Hudson, WI 54016 520295 715-386-3200 WNAXLP

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Christina E. Demakopoulos Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1066197 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue 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 this purpose. (764060)

(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bremer Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, vs.

Merging Rainbows, LLC and United States of America, Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-750 Code No. 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of the Polk County Circuit Court entered on August 4, 2010, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 10, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of court in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all real estate taxes, specials assessments, liens and encumbrances.

Defendant United States of America has the right to redeem said property for one year from the date of confirmation of sale pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2410(c).

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

DESCRIPTION: Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 1, First Addition to the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO.: 201-00193-0000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 308 Keller Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin.

Dated this 13 day of August, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Adam C. Benson Benson Law Office LLC Attorney for Plaintiffs P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 521100 715-349-5215 WNAXLP

NOTICE FOR ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING LUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT (Section 120.08 (1))

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the Luck School District, that the annual meeting of said district for the transaction of business will be held at the Luck schools in the elementary gym, on the 27th day of September, 2010, at 8 p.m.

LeRoy Buck, Clerk

LUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING September 27, 2010, 8 p.m.

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AGENDA: 1. Call meeting to order - Board President - Robert Clifton.

2. Nomination and election of chairman for annual meeting Robert Clifton.

3. Reading of the minutes of the last annual meeting - Clerk LeRoy Buck.

4. Summary of the Auditor’s report - Amy Dueholm.

5. Presentation of the budget and levy recommendation (tentative) for 2010 - 11 - Rick Palmer, District Administrator.

6. Resolution to authorize salaries and the payment of actual and necessary expenses of School Board members in performance of their duties.

7. Resolution to authorize the School Board to make temporary loans to meet current obligations.

8. Resolution to provide school lunches to children at the rate fixed by the Board.

9. Resolution to authorize the board to secure legal counsel when deemed necessary.

10. Resolution to authorize the Board to continue a pupil transportation program.

11. Resolution to authorize sale of fixed assets.

12. Resolution to set Annual Meeting for September 26, 2011.

13. Community Education report - Amy Aguado.

14. Other business allowed by Wisconsin Statutes.

15. Adjourn.

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(Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificate Holders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2004-R9, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R9 by American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc. its attorney-in-fact Plaintiff, vs.

DIANE T. SORENSEN and JOHN DOE unknown spouse of Diane T. Sorensen; and KATHLEEN E. VAUGHAN and JOHN DOE unknown spouse of Kathleen E. Vaughan, Defendants.

Case No. 10-CV-53 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 20, 2010, in the amount of $132,076.72, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 21, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot Four (4) of Block “C” of the Rearrangement of Lakeview Addition to the Village of Frederic, according to the official plat thereof on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, being situated in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 SW 1/4) of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Thirtyseven (37) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 306 Park Ave., Village of Frederic.

TAX KEY NO.: 126-00381-0000.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

(Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN M. CLARK, DIANE C. CLARK, Defendants.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA c/o U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, Added Defendant.

Case No. 10 CV 335 Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure in the amount of $135,336.74 entered by the court on July 9, 2010, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real estate: Block 4, Staffenson’s addition to the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin, except all that part of block 4 of Staffenson’s addition to the City of Amery lying south of a line described as follows: Commencing at a point on the east line of said block 4, Midway between point where the north and south ends of said block line intersects with the edge of a Apple River, thence in a westerly direction at right angles to said block line to the edge of the Apple River; together with the right to use the east 30 feet of said block 4 from Winchester Street to the above-described parcel for roadway purposes.

TAX KEY NO. 201-710-0 STREET ADDRESS: 263 Winchester, Amery, WI 54001 PLACE OF SALE: Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI DATE & TIME OF SALE: October 12, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. Property is sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances, including but not limited to unpaid and accrued real estate taxes, special assessments and other governmental charges, plus interest and penalties, if any.

2. A bid deposit of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount shall be due in the form of cash, cashier’s check or certified funds at the time of sale.

3. Successful bidder to pay the entire unpaid balance of bid within ten (10) days following confirmation of the sale by the court plus buyer to pay for buyer’s title insurance, document recording fees and Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. 4. Failure to make timely payment following confirmation of sale will result in forfeiture of bid deposit.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County Law Offices of James E. Huismann, S.C. N14 W23777 Stone Ridge Dr. Suite 120 Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 (262) 523-6400

(Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WESTconsin Credit Union 444 South Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751 Plaintiff, vs.

TRAVIS T. SOLLAND 116 Wisconsin Avenue Centuria, WI 54824, and RUTH A. SOLLAND, f/k/a Ruth A. Doepel 116 Wisconsin Avenue Centuria, WI 54824 Defendants.

Case No. 10 CV 14 Code: 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on June 10, 2010, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on September 30, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Parcel 1 (Vacant Land - to be sold first) Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 3908, recorded in Volume 17 of Certified Survey Maps, page 171, as Document No. 642861, located in the Northeast One-Quarter of the Southeast One-Quarter (NE1/4 SE/14), Section 1, Township 32 North, Range 18 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN NO.: 002-01007-0100 AND Parcel 2 Block Twenty-One (21), First Addition to the Village of Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin, EXCEPT all that part of Block 21 sold to the Village of Centuria, and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Block which is 100 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Block; thence Westerly on a line parallel with and distant 100 feet Northerly from the Southerly boundary line of said Block; thence North along said Westerly boundary line of said Block to the Northwest corner thereof; then East along the Northerly boundary line to the Northeast corner thereof; thence South along the Easterly boundary line to the place of beginning; EXCEPT parcel described in Volume 154 Deeds, page 428, as Document No. 273000, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN NO.: 111-00211-0000 The above property is located at 116 Wisconsin Avenue, Centuria, WI 54824.

TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

5. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of property.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 3rd day of August, 2010.

Timothy Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin SCHOFIELD, HIGLEY & MAYER, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menonomie, WI 54751 715-235-3939

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Sterling Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Member FDIC.

Jaris C. Johnson, 24, Comstock, warrant - failure to appear.

Sept. 7.

Michael M. Madsen, 30, Danbury, warrant - failure to appear, Sept. 8.

Colin L. Schickling, 22, St. Paul, Minn., warrant - failure to appear, Sept. 8.

518654

Sterling Bank is accepting applications for a part-time teller at our Luck Branch. We are seeking individuals who possess excellent communication and people skills, as well as strong analytical and problem solving skills.

To apply, please send your resume to Kyle Johansen, Branch President, Sterling Bank, 521296 4-5L 46-47d P.O. Box 314, Luck, WI 54853.

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(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff, vs.

Ralph A. Johansen and Lois E. Johansen, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 09 CV 383 Case Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 20, 2010, in the amount of $481,691.62, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 28, 2010, 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 will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

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

PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Judicial Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION 1: Parcel I: The South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 23, Township 36 North, Range 20 West, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel II: The Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, of Section 23, Township 36 North, of Range 20 West, according to Government Survey, Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with an Easement for ingress and egress 66 feet in width, from the Town road on the West side of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 23, Township 36 North, Range 20 West, Polk County Wisconsin, through the middle of said Northwest 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 to the East line of said 40-Acre Parcel, this Easement is appurtenant to the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 23, Township 36 North, Range 20 West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2630 320th Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

AND DESCRIPTION 2: The Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 32, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, except the South 725 feet of the East 600 feet thereof. Said land being in the Township of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1621 240th Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

THE ABOVE PROPERTIES WILL BE SOLD SEPARATELY. Dated this 26th day of August, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Ronald L. Siler VAN DYK, WILLIAMSON & SILER, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 201 South Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Van Dyk, Williamson & Siler, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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Thomas K. Amey, 33, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, Sept. 8.

Lisa M. Benjamin, 29, Hinckley, Minn., warrant - failure to appear, Sept. 8.

Brian A. Georges, 38, Cambridge, Minn., warrant - failure to appear, Sept. 8.

Donna R. Hoff, 34, Amery, warrant - failure to appear, Sept.

8.

519177

A special meeting will be held Sept. 23, 2010, at 6 p.m. and will be held at the West Sweden Town Hall.

This meeting will be held to discuss reducing the speed limit on 150th Street between 350th and 360th Avenues to 45 MPH. Please bring any concerns to this meeting.

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Notices

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN

Burnett Co. marriage licenses Damon P. Stasek, Cedar, Minn., and Vanessa A. McWilliams, Cedar, Minn., Sept. 9.

Todd H. Taylor, Alberquerque, N.M., and Tammira D. Knauber, Alburquerque, N.M., Sept. 10.

Lea J. Paquette III, Grantsburg, and Ruth A. Glover, Grantsburg, Sept. 13.

TOWN OF STERLING MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING

The Monthly Board Meeting Will Be Held Monday, September 20, 2010, At The Cushing Community Center, At 7 p.m.

Agenda: Clerk’s Minutes, Treasurer Financial Report, Update On Leases, Update On Boardroom Ramp, Citizen Concerns, Approve Operator Licenses; Road Maintenance, Set October Agenda, Pay Bills.

521306 4L 46a Julie Peterson, Clerk

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view each site and will reconvene at 11 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At that time each applicant will inform the Board of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 11 A.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) PATRICK & CHRISTINE DONOVAN request a variance from Article 11F2(a)(1)+(2) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build an addition onto existing dwelling which will exceed the 750 sq. ft. footprint and go off to the side.

Property affected is: 1765 Birchwood Terrace, Lot 5, CSM #5796, Vol. 26/Pg. 62, located in Lots 16+17, Birchwood Terrace, Sec. 30/T34N/R17W, Town of Balsam Lake, Deer Lake (class 1).

DENNIS DROBINSKI requests a variance from Article 11F2(a)(1) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build an addition which will exceed 750 sq. ft. footprint. Property affected is: 1266-B Leeland Ln., Lee’s Subd., V335/578, CSM #1281, Vol. 6/Pg. 97, Sec. 1/T34N/R17W, Town of Balsam Lake, Balsam Lake (class 1).

ROBIN DE CLER requests a variance from Article 11C, Table 1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to keep a deck and expand the deck closer than 100’ from the ordinary high-water mark. Property affected is: 991 Vincent Lake Ln., Pt. of NW 1/4, NW 1/4, Sec. 9/T35N/R16W, Town of Georgetown, Vincent Lake (class 3).

TERRENCE E. LEIS requests a variance from Article 11E4 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build a garage closer than 35’ from centerline of private road. Property affected is: 1828 120th St., Pt. of Gov’t. Lot 3, Sec. 31/T35N/ 520856 R16W, Town of Georgetown, Balsam Lake (class 1).

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NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Grantsburg School District Job Title:

High School Intervention Aide/Tutor at Grantsburg High School

Job Description:

This person will provide tutoring/ monitoring for students who need assistance with classroom curriculum.

This individual will work in a RTI capacity with students that need intervention strategies in reading and math.

Hours:

Part-time position (3.75 hours, five days a week for the school year)

Qualifications:

Prefer a four-year college degree or at least a two-year college degree and state certification as an aide or be willing to obtain certification. Experience preferred.

Rate of Pay:

Per Contract Schedule

Requirements:

The ideal candidate for this position will be highly professional, confident and possess a great deal of patience. He/she must have the desire and ability to work with high school students. The person will have a student-centered approach; being able to perform a wide array of duties while establishing a nurturing learning environment. Must be able to work collaboratively, follow written and/or oral directions and maintain good work habits.

Preference will be given to candidates who are aware of the RTI process as well as reading and math intervention strategies.

How to Apply:

Send letter of application, resume, credentials including three current letters of recommendation and transcripts (if applicable) by September 20, 2010. Be sure to include your e-mail address.

Contact:

Stan Marczak, Principal Grantsburg High School 480 East James Avenue Grantsburg, WI 54840

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

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Notices/Employment Opportunities

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING (Section 65.90)

Follow the Leader.

NOTICE

TOWN OF DANIELS MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF HEARING September 20, 2010

The Monthly Town Board Meeting Will Be Held Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, At 7 p.m., At Daniels Town Hall.

The Town of St. Croix Falls Board of Appeals will hold public hearings at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2010, at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. At that time the applicant will inform the Board of Appeals of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 7 P.M. WHEN THE BOARD OF APPEALS CONVENES AT THE TOWN HALL.) Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

John Leonard, requests a VARIANCE to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance - Chapter V, Section J.4.a, spacing for off-premise signs. The Zoning Ordinance requires off-premise signs to be at least 1,000 fee apart and 300 feet from any driveway or intersection, the applicant would like to alter a legal nonconforming sign that is closer than 1,000 feet from another offpremise sign. Property location is Section 27, T34N, R18W; Parcel Number 044-00752-0000.

James Alt, Zoning Administrator 520977 3-4L WNAXLP

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2010 - 2011

AGENDA: Minutes & treasurer report; payment of town bills and any other business properly brought before board. Agenda will be posted at Daniels Town Hall 24 hours before meeting.

521418 4L Ellen M. Ellis, Clerk

Lois E. Johansen,

(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., as servicer for The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificate Holders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006OC10, Mortgage Pass-Though Certificates, Series 2006-OC10 Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTOPHER J. HEINN, et al.

Defendants.

Case No: 09 CV 442 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 25, 2009, in the amount of $438,473.58, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 3, 2010, 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: At 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Lot Four (4) of Certified Survey Map No. 2677 recorded in Volume Twelve (12), of Certified Survey Maps, Page One Hundred Sixty-Four (164), Document No. 581439, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 SW 1/4), Section TwentySeven (27), Township ThirtyTwo (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West together with easements located in the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S 1/2 NW 1/4), Section Twenty-Seven (27), Township Thirty-Two (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, as described in Volume 518 of Records, Page 211, Document No. 459339, Polk County, Wisconsin. The above property is situated in Polk County, State Of Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 152 147th Street, Deer Park, WI 54007.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-00705-0400.

Dated this 26th day of August, 2010. /s/Sheriff Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Christina E. Demakopoulos Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1066197 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue 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. (760224)

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 09 CV 383 Case Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 20, 2010, in the amount of $481,691.62, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: OCTOBER 7, 2010, 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 will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

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

PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Judicial Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, Township 36 North, Range 17 West (in the Township of Luck) described as follows: The 2-1/2-acre tract bounded on the East by the Soo Line Railway right of way (now known as the Gandy Dancer Recreational Trail) and on the West by State Highway No. 35, and extending 80 rods North of the South line of Section 9, of the Township of Luck, except parcels described in Volume 501, Page 958 as Document No. 448964 and in Volume 577, Page 923, as Document No. 494590. Said land being in the Township of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2802 State Highway 35, Frederic, WI 54837.

AND DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 4170, recorded in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 200, Document No. 662831, a part of the Northeast 1/4, Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, in the Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 11 Lake Street South, Luck, WI 54853 THE ABOVE PROPERTIES WILL BE SOLD SEPARATELY. Dated this 4th day of August, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Ronald L. Siler VAN DYK, WILLIAMSON & SILER, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 201 South Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Van Dyk, Williamson & Siler, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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(Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY MTT FINANCIAL, LLC 4480 Oak Chase Way Eagan, MN 55123 Plaintiff vs.

JARIS C. JOHNSON 406 220th Avenue Comstock, WI 54826 Defendant Case No. 09 CV 231 Case Classification No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 7, 2009, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: Oct. 12, 2010, at 10 a.m.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center, Foyer Area, 1005 West Main S., Balsam Lake, Wis. TERMS: 1. Ten percent (10%) of the successful bid must be paid at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds payable to the Polk County Clerk of Courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted.). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds within ten (10) days after the date of confirmation of the sale or else the ten percent (10%) down payment is forfeited.

2. Purchaser to pay all costs of sale including, but not limited to, real estate transfer fee, title insurance and any recording fees.

3. Property is being sold in AS IS condition, subject to any legal liens and encumbrances.

4. Parcel A (as defined below) and Parcel B (as defined below) shall be sold separately.

DESCRIPTION: PARCEL A: The Southwest one-quarter of Northwest one-quarter (SW1/4 of NW1/4), of Section 16, together with an easement for access over the existing driveway located on the Northeast one-quarter of Northeast onequarter (NE1/4 of NE1/4), Section 17, all in Township 35 North, Range 15 West.

Property Address/Tax Parcel No.: 406 220th Avenue, Comstock, Wis. 54826; PIN: 02800396-0000 PARCEL B: The Northeast one-quarter and the Southeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 17, Township 35 North, Range 15 West; the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 17, Township 35 North, Range 15 West; and the Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 16, Township 35 North, Range 15 West, all in the Town of Johnstown, Polk County, Wis. Tax Parcel Nos.: 028-004060000, 028-00409-0000, 02800419-0000 and 028-003990000.

Dated: Aug. 26, 2010 Tim Moore, Sheriff Polk County Wisconsin Address: Lathrop & Clark LLP Attn: Josh Kopp 740 Regent Street, Suite 400 P.O. Box 1507 Madison, WI 53701-1507

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(Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff, vs.

Ralph A. Johansen and

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(Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 2 WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION 444 South Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751, Plaintiff, vs.

MARY B. GRASKI 127 45th Avenue Clayton, WI 54004, and ANDREW T. GRASKI 1091 110th Avenue Amery, WI 54001, Defendant.

Case No.: 09 CV 986 Code: 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of an pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on March 13, 2010, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center in the Village of Balsam Lake, in said Polk County, on September 29, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4), Section Five (5), Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of that parcel described in Volume 461 of Records, Page 141, Document #422429; thence North along the West line of said parcel 13 rods; thence West approximately 9.5 rods to the East line of that parcel recorded in Volume 367 Records, Page 507 as Document #359534; thence South along the East line of said parcel 13 rods; thence East approximately 9.5 rods to the Point of beginning.

PIN NO.: 032-00109-0000 The above property is located at 1091 110th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

5. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of property.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 9th day of August, 2010.

Timothy Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Schofield, Higley & Mayer, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menomonie, WI 54751 715-235-3939 519059 WNAXLP

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the Frederic School District that the budget hearing will be held at the 7 - 12 School Commons on the 27th day of September, 2010, at sixthirty o’clock p.m. A summary of the budget is printed below.

Detailed copies of the budget are available for inspection in the district’s office at 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 54837.

Dated this 13th day of September, 2010.

Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

FUND 10 - GENERAL FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Local Sources Interdistrict Payments Intermediates Sources State Sources Federal Sources All Other Sources TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Instruction Support Services Nonprogram Transactions TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

AUDITED 2008 - 2009

AUDITED 2009 - 2010

BUDGET 2010 - 2011

958,330 883,856

883,856 905,473

905,473 865,787

1,928,637 31,550 6,008 3,108,361 561,297 25,294

2,396,530 38,035 8,428 2,836,508 375,567 42,453

2,386,184 82,552 3,500 2,911,692 516,053 52,000

5,661,147

5,697,521

5,951,981

3,046,752 1,944,845 744,024

2,938,699 1,939,258 797,947

3,080,244 2,009,887 901,536

5,735,621

5,675,904

5,991,667

16,483 16,483

16,483 16,483

0

0

0

0

0 0

0 0

0 0

589,723

633,284

662,421

589,723

633,284

662,421

173,929 166,351 1,133,601

166,351 151,864 1,090,488

151,864 136,656 1,076,891

1,141,179

1,104,975

1,092,099

0 0

0 0

0

99,286

0

99,286

0 0

0 0

0 0

327,798

313,605

298,187

327,798

313,605

298,187

70,022 70,022

68,994 68,994

67,875 67,875

15,749 15,486

15,486 14,772

14,772 14,497

1,058

1,036

975

1,320

1,750

1,250

43,065 65,946

65,946 59,307

59,307 61,107

58,110

32,271

33,550

35,229

38,910

31,750

79,370

81,271

84,844

79,370

81,271

84,844

7,925,002 392,051 39,685

7,849,699 379,690 40,635

8,261,504 395,000 41,936

7,493,266

7,429,374

7,824,568

0.61%

-0.89%

5.32%

FUND 21 - SPECIAL REVENUE TRUST FUND Beginning Fund Balance 0 Ending Fund Balance 16,483 REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 16,483 EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES 0 FUND 27 - SPECIAL PROGRAM CATEGORICAL AID FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FUND 30 - DEBT SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES OTHER FINANCING USES

FUND 49 - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Beginning Fund Balance 14,762 Ending Fund Balance 0 REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 0 EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES 14,762 FUND 50 - FOOD SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FUND 60 - AGENCY FUND Assets Liabilities FUND 71 - EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FUND 80 - COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FUND 90 - PACKAGE & COOPERATIVE PROGRAM FUND REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES GROSS TOTAL EXPENDITURES ALL FUNDS Interfund Transfers - All Funds Interfund Payments - All Funds NET TOTAL EXPENDITURES ALL FUNDS PERCENTAGE INCREASE NET TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES FROM PRIOR YEAR

PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY General Fund 1,881,599 2,365,339 Debt Service Fund Fund 30 1,005,291 961,572 Fund 38 127,460 128,776 Fund 80 - Community Service 43,750 19,900 Prior Year Chargeback 1,440 692 TOTAL SCHOOL LEVY 3,059,540 3,476,279 PERCENTAGE CHANGE TOTAL LEVY FROM PRIOR YEAR 1.06% 13.62% PROPOSED MILL RATE 9.2898 10.8213 521446 4-5L WNAXLP

2,355,084 946,844 134,048 20,560 3,456,536 -0.57% 11.1500

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Notices/Employment Opportunity NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING LUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT (Section 65.90 (4))

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Luck that the budget hearing will be held at the Luck schools in the elementary gym on the 27th day of September, 2010, at 8 p.m. Detailed copies of the budget are available for inspection in the District’s administration office.

LeRoy Buck, Clerk

GENERAL FUND

BALANCE SHEET (End of Year) Assets Liabilities Fund Balance

ACTUAL 2007 - 08 1,846,340 937,826 908,515

ACTUAL 2008 - 09 1,803,569 968,183 835,386

ACTUAL 2009 - 10 1,912,661 1,148,211 764,450

BUDGET 2010 - 11 1,925,000 1,160,550 764,450

REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING Operating Transfers - In (100) Local Sources (200) Intermediate Sources (3, 4, 500) State Sources (600) Federal Sources (700) All Other Sources (800, 900) TOTAL REV. & OTHER FIN. SOURCES

0 2,507,094 338,854 2,854,518 143,904 145,036 5,989,406

0 2,633,002 331,210 2,555,355 458,907 2,736 5,981,210

0 2,844,114 285,756 2,438,035 308,903 10,558 5,887,366

0 2,766,976 290,117 2,765,620 215,733 0 6,038,446

EXPENDITURES & OTHER FIN. USES Instruction (Function 100000) Support Services (Function 200000) Nonprogram Transactions TOTAL EXP. & OTHER FIN. USES

3,290,716 2,067,536 565,228 5,923,480

3,501,324 1,941,265 611,749 6,054,338

3,207,379 1,978,917 772,006 5,958,302

3,195,683 2,100,270 742,493 6,038,446

33,914 0 33,914 0 4,261

33,343 0 33,343 2,329 2,900

29,279 279 29,900 5,764 10,107

23,205 0 23,205 1,900 8,595

65,737 65,737 0

79,658 79,658 0

117,601 117,601 0

110,000 110,000 0

350,756 203,569 116,006 670,331

358,779 214,127 120,006 692,912

380,045 204,081 211,387 795,513

296,791 199,741 142,821 639,353

436,310 133,860 100,161 670,331

448,811 148,365 95,736 692,912

487,097 212,083 96,333 795,513

452,606 145,117 41,630 639,353

241,469 0 241,469 510,569 502,124

239,136 0 239,136 510,466 512,799

240,446 0 240,446 512,209 510,899

38,218 0 38,218 314,872 517,100

DONATIONS PROJECT FUND 21 Assets Liabilities Fund Balance REV. & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXP. & OTHER FINANCING USES

SPECIAL ED FUND 27

Assets Liabilities Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Operating Transfers - In (100) Intermediate & State (300 - 600) Federal Sources (700) TOTAL REVENUES & FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Instruction Support Nonprogram TOTAL EXPENDITURES & FINANCING USES

DEBT SERVICE FUND

Assets Liabilities Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

EXPENDABLE & NONEXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS - SCHOLARSHIPS Assets Liabilities Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

59,707 0 59,707 6,774 7,050

56,451 0 56,451 5,444 8,700

54,278 0 54,278 4,977 7,150

52,193 0 52,193 4,915 7,000

0 0 0 36 943

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

472 472 0

2,318 659 1,659

8,618 1,171 7,447

7,994 1,259 6,735

16,340 232,043 248,383 248,383

0 245,037 245,037 243,378

0 252,905 252,905 247,117

0 250,350 250,350 251,062

14,765 2,992 11,773 29,186 37,151

8,594 145 8,450 31,876 35,199

7,353 182 7,171, 31,856 33,135

4,352 175 4,177 30,000 32,994

AUDIT 2007 - 08 7,395,963 367,097 7,028,866

AUDIT 2008 - 09 7,553,122 358,779 7,194,343 165,477

AUDIT 2009 - 10 7,562,224 380,045 7,182,179 -12,164

BUDGET 2010 - 11 7,494,549 296,791 7,197,758 15,579

ACTUAL ACTUAL 2008 - 09 2007 - 08 2,440,811 2,573,971 510,411 510,412 16,000 16,000 2,967,222 3,100,383 Estimated equalized value = $340,500,600

ACTUAL 2009 - 10 2,784,448 512,200 16,000 3,312,648

BUDGET 2010 - 11 2,714,971 314,862 16,000 3,045,833

7.990 1.469 0.000 0.046 9.505

7.973 0.924 0.000 0.047 8.944 Estimate

BUILDING FUND PROGRAM

Assets Liabilities Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FIN. SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

FOOD SERVICE FUND

Assets Liabilities Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Operating Transfers - In Intermediate & Federal Sources TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

COMMUNITY EDUCATION FUND

Assets Liabilities Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

TOTAL EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS Gross Total Expenditures Less: Interfund Transfers Net Total Expenditures Increase - Net Total All Funds

PROPOSED TAX LEVY

FUND General Fund Debt Service Fund Community Service Fund TOTAL SCHOOL LEVY

COMPARATIVE MILL RATE: General Fund Debt Service Fund Building Fund Community Service Fund TOTAL Actual Equalized Values 348,456,938 - 2009 360,190,191 - 2008 356,708,842 - 2007 337,121,257 - 2006

303,919,055 - 2005 284,370,934 - 2004 256,979,673 - 2003 230,184,557 - 2002

6.843 1.431 0.000 0.045 8.319

7.146 1.417 0.000 0.044 8.607

198,340,044 - 2001 171,828,326 - 2000 142,561,025 - 1999 110,144,808 - 1998

97,305,143 - 1997 90,552,190 - 1996 521350 4-5L WNAXLP

Monday, September 20, 2010, 6:30 p.m.

Frederic 7 - 12 School, Room 107

1. Call to order 2. Opening ceremonies A. Approve agenda B. Welcoming remarks C. Audience to visitors and delegations 3. Reports of officers A. Minutes from previous meetings B. Invoices and receipts C. 2010 - 11 budget D. Board member reports/Governance 4. Reports of the administration A. Superintendent B. High School Principal C. Elementary Principal D. Buildings and Grounds E. Food Service F. Membership 5. Unfinished business A. 2010 - 2011 Budget approval 6. New business A. Personnel B. Contracts C. Award: Schools of Recognition D. Actuarial Report E. Graduation 7. Closed session: Wisconsin statutes 19.85 (1) (c)(f)(i): Negotiations; personnel matters 8. Business as a result of closed session 9. Adjourn 521469 4L

(Sept. 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANITA G. MARUSA Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 63 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was October 18, 1926, and date of death was December 21, 2005. The decedent died domiciled in Hennepin County, State of Minnesota, with a post office address of: 1815 Central Ave. NE #1814, Minneapolis, MN 55418. All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before December 13, 2010.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar September 3, 2010 Leo M. Beskar, Personal Representative/Attorney P.O. Box 138 River Falls, WI 54022 715-425-7281 521285 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF FREDERIC SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING

HELP WANTED Entry-Level Position in our

WEB PRESS DEPARTMENT 4 days a week Tues. - Fri.

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WISCONSIN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Applications for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program for the 2010-2011 heating season will be taken at the Polk County Department of Human Services at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, Suite 50, Balsam Lake, Wis., from September 29, 2010, to May 15, 2011, on following dates and times:

DATES September 29, October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17, December 1 & 15, 2010 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. & 1 to 3:15 p.m.

January 5 & 19, 2011 8:45 - 11:45 a.m. & 1 - 3:15 p.m.

Starting January 20, 2011, please call 715-485-8486 to schedule an appointment.

When applying you must provide the following items: * Social Security cards for all household members if you have not applied for energy assistance or other public assistance in the last three (3) years. * Heat and electric costs for the previous 12 months. * Name of heat and electric companies and your account numbers. * Proof of gross income received in the three (3) calendar months prior to the month of application. * Picture ID for new applicants.

INCOME GUIDELINES FOR THE 2010-2011 WHEAP HEATING SEASON Household ONE THREE ANNUAL Size MONTH MONTHS INCOME 1 $2,047.00 $6,142.00 $24,568.00 2 $2,677.00 $8,032.00 $32,127.00 3 $3,307.00 $9,921.00 $39,686.00 4 $3,937.00 $11,811.00 $47,245.00 5 $4,567.00 $13,701.00 $54,804.00 6 $5,197.00 $15,591.00 $62,364.00 7 $5,315.00 $15,945.00 $63,781.00 8 $5,433.00 $16,300.00 $65,198.00 If you are unable to come in on one of these dates, please call 715-485-8480 and leave your name, phone number and address and an application will be mailed to you. If you need directions to our office or need to schedule a phone interview, call 715-485-8486.

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T-Totalers Fall Tour

Frederic

With a restored train depot that dates back to 1901 and restored vehicles that date back almost that far, a historic scene was created Sunday morning during the T-Totalers Car Club Fall Tour. Approximately three dozen people showed up to view the cars during a brief stop along the Gandy Dancer Trail as the drivers made their way to Centuria. One young man (photo at right) arrived on his own set of classic wheels. - Photos by Gary King

A century ago, a crowd at the depot in Frederic would have meant an arriving or departing train, but on Sunday morning they were waiting on vintage autos to arrive, such as the 1906 REO Motor Company touring car shown in the photos at left and below. Simple controls by today’s standards but as stylish as anything on the highway today.

Clarence and Betty Fenton of Frederic, longtime members and supporters of the Frederic Area Historical Society, pose with Tom Strodthoff (R) of Woodbury, Minn., in front of Strodthoff’s 1923 Model T. The car was one of more than 20 pre-1928 vehicles that stopped briefly at the Frederic Depot during the T-Totalers Club annual fall tour. The Fentons took advantage of an opportunity to ride in and try out the seats of the vehicle (photo below).

“This feels good,” Clarence said, taking the wheel of the vintage automobile.

Carrier change comes to local post office

by Nancy Jappe Leader staff writer SIREN – Rural route customers who have been serviced through the Siren post office will now be serviced by carriers coming out of Frederic. Rural route customers received a letter dated Aug. 27, informing them of the change that took place Saturday, Sept. 11.

The letter began with the statement: “You may notice a change in the time of day your mail is delivered, or you may begin to receive your mail from a different letter carrier.

The workload adjustment is due to changes in mail volume, and the amount or type of

deliveries we serve.”

The letter assured customers that there will be no change in the Siren post office hours, and that the office will continue to operate as it currently does. The only change that was pointed out by Officer in Charge Cassie Blaser is that anyone who has asked to have their mail held for one reason or another will have to pick up that mail at the Frederic post pffice unless other arrangements have been made.

Anyone with questions is asked to call Blaser at 715-349-5395 or Greg Schewe, OIC in Frederic, at 715-327-8483.

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Voyager Village Craft Fair

The food stands were a popular place for visitors coming to the annual Voyager Craft Fair held at the Voyager Stables on Aug. 28.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Five-year-old Caitlyn McGraw of Cottage Grove, Minn., was having fun on a swinging horse at the Voyager Craft Fair. The craft fair held at the Voyager Stables drew hundreds of visitors to the annual event.

Handwoven Hammocks by Lynda Rutherford were waiting for Voyager Craft Fair visitors to take them home.

Margo and Mike Willert kept busy in their craft-fair booth, making traditional Christmas ornaments.

The Willerts, traveled from Ivanhoe, Minn., to sell their handmade items at the Voyager Craft Fair Labor Day weekend.

Brian Fuss was caught crunching on a cob of corn at the Voyager Craft Fair held Labor Day weekend at the Voyager Stables.

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by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer FALUN - For the quiet rural community of Falun, this auction may go down in the history books as the auction of the century. It was the Blomgren auction, Sept. 7 through 9. It auctioned off the estate of the late Morris Blomgren, and the bidders came from throughout the U.S., and as far away as Europe, Australia and South America.

According to Blomgren’s close friend, Clayton Jorgensen of Grantsburg, Blomgren was one of those people who just like to collect stuff, all kinds of stuff. Throughout his 92-year life, Blomgren, a bachelor, bought tractors and cars that ran because he could use them, and some that didn’t run simply because he liked them.

And it wasn’t just the big farm machines that drew his interest. Jorgensen said, “If Morris liked something, and it interested him, he bought it and stored it away.” And that meant plows, saws, buggies and even clothespins.

Everything Blomgren collected went into sheds and Quonset huts spread across his farm until every building was crammed wall-to-wall, and in some cases floor to ceiling. When Blomgren died last November, the task of unpacking and selling that giant collection fell to his niece

“It sold for how much?” “$12,100.” “$12,100! What is it?” “A Stickney 1-3/4 horsepower engine.” “Hmmm...$12,100?” “Yup.” “Huh. No accounting for what some folks will pay at an auction.”

It doesn’t look like much, but this Waterloo Boy Model N brought in $87,000. – Photos by Carl Heidel

Auctioneer Todd Houghton of Houghton’s Auction Service ran the show when the Morris BlomA potential bidder checks one of the tractors very care- gren collection was sold Sept. 7fully before the bidding begins.

9.

This was the scene from the auctioneer’s viewpoint as the Bates tractor came up for bidding.

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Janet Freeman and nephew Roland Marek, who, together, inherited it.

According to Freeman, preparations for the auction began last spring. “We had to haul everything out of there (the buildings), and put it out in the fields,” she said. “We’ve lived in a motor home since it began so that we could be on the property to supervise and to protect what we brought out.”

When Freeman was asked if she would be glad when the auction was over, she blurted out, “Yes!” Then added, “You notice that I didn’t hesitate with my answer.”

It didn’t take long for word about the

auction to spread. Inquiries began to come from across the country, Germany, Ireland and Australia. With the inquiries came rumors of other interested parties at the Smithsonian History Museum in Washington, D.C., Argentina, Belgium and other far-flung places.

As the collection began to come out of storage, the extent of the treasure became apparent. Among the tractors were rare Bates, Bryan, Nichols & Shepard, and Waterloo models. The biggest draw among the antique autos proved to be a 1904 Schacht auto buggy in nearly mint condition, still running and with the original operator’s manual.

No one was willing to put a value on

See Auction, page 2

At times the bidding was fast and furious, and occasionally, as in this instance, even enthusiastic.

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Auctioneer staff handled bids coming in by way of the Internet. Calls came from as far away as Europe and South America.

Clayton Jorgensen, tractor historian from Grantsburg, led an impromptu tour through the tractors before the bidding began, and he told the stories of the tractors Blomgren had used himself. A walking encyclopedia of tractor information, Jorgensen explained the background and features of the tractors being auctioned, such as this Hart Parr 12 24 from 1924.

According to tractor historian Clayton Jorgensen, this Bates 25-50 tractor is a rare Canadian tractor, one of only two of this model known to exist. The twin to this tractor is in Canada, but this one is in better condition, said Jorgensen. High bid on this tractor was $102,000. – Photos the total collection, but expectations were by Carl Heidel that the three-day auction would bring in as much as a million dollars a day.

The auction offered some interesting features besides the items in the collection.

Internet connections were established so that buyers who could not be present could make their bids via the Internet, and One of the computer connections to the Web site of cars that drew a Houghton’s Auction Service kept bid figgreat deal of atures current. tention from the With that technology in full operation, crowd was this some of the bids sounded a bit strange.

1904 Schacht “We have an Internet bid for ...” kept comauto buggy that ing between the head nods and hand sigis in excellent nals of the bidders actually present at the running condiauction. tion and came And now that the auction is history; with the original Blomgren’s crammed collection is spread operator’s manout worldwide. Some of the old-timers ual. who saw the treasures departing for California, New York, Texas, Florida, Belgium, wherever, felt that it would have been nice to have kept the collection locally and put it in a museum somewhere in Burnett County. But since that couldn’t happen, they felt sure that Blomgren would be pleased to know that his collection had made so many people happy.

Said his niece, “I think he’s looking down and saying, ‘I guess it’s OK as long as somebody’s going to enjoy it.’”

The Nichols & Shepard 25-50 two cylinder drew the highest bid during the tractor auction, $120,000.

This Avery 20-35 tractor sold for $67,500.

Since auctions are always part social event, it was natural for this trio to gather by a John Deere tractor to visit.

Janet Freeman, Blomgren’s niece, has been in charge of several months of preparations for the auction. When asked whether she would be glad when the auction was finished, she blurted out, “Yes!” Then added, “You notice that I didn’t hesitate with my answer.”

The auction drew buyers from across the United States, and from Europe, South America and Australia. This one had come from England to “buy tractors, but not John Deere.” Here he is checking on plans with his colleagues back home.

An aerial view gives some idea of the size of the crowd and the extent of the display at the Blomgren auction.

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As bids came in and were completed, a computer operator with the auction team fed the information into the Internet where bidders could follow the action online.

This rare Bryan steam tractor features a coiled cooling system that used steam as its coolant. It sold for $48,000.

Photos by Carl Heidel

The John Deere Spoker D is a model that collectors of the Deere tractors look for. It gets its name from its flywheel, which is not a solid disc, but a wheel with spokes.

This Rumely Oil Pull tractor dates to 1924, and the Rumely was the best-selling tractor throughout the 1920s. The tractor used an oil cooling system, giving it the title “oil pull.”

According to tractor historian Clayton Jorgensen, the fenders on this 1917 Fordson were designed to prevent the tractor from flipping over backward.

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A view from the air shows the sale items, buyers and onlookers scattered over the Blomgren farm.

Photos by Carl Heidel

This Little Bull three-wheel tractor led the country in tractor sales in 1914. Clayton Jorgensen, tractor historian, explained that this tractor was built to follow a furrow on its own so that the operator could pay attention to something besides steering the tractor.

Bidders crowded in around the auctioneer’s booth to begin their bidding.

This Elcar Model D4 was built by the Elkhart Carriage and Motor Company in 1918.

Honor Flight program being organized Offers WWII vets an opportunity to visit D.C. memorial POLK COUNTY - Several veteran organizations and a number of veteran advocates are looking in to the possibility of establishing an Honor Flight hub in the Superior/Duluth area, according to Polk County Veterans Service Officer Rick Gates.

Honor Flight is a program where WWII veterans are flown by chartered aircraft to Washington, D.C., to see the WWII memorial. The cost to the veteran is zero, with program funding made up by contributions from individuals, corporations or other organizations willing to participate.

Actual cost per seat is approximately $550 per person.

The organizers are trying to get a feel for the number of WWII veterans that would be interested in the Honor Flight program, as well as the organizations, businesses and/or individuals who would be willing to participate in the funding of the program, or would want to become involved in getting it started. There was a large number of WWII veterans who traveled to Washington by bus several years ago, so they are not sure what the actual demand or participation would be from Polk County.

Please contact the Polk County Veterans Service Office if you are interested in participating in this program. They will tabulate numbers and report them back to the organizers. The office phone number is 715-485-9243, or please feel free to drop by the office anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office is located in the Government Center, Balsam Lake. - from Polk County Veteran Service Office

Four men were out golfing. “These hills are getting steeper as the years go Joe Roberts by,” one complained.

After hearing enough from his senior buddies, the oldest and the wisest of the four of them, at 87 years old, piped up and said, “Just be thankful we’re still on the right side of the grass!”

••• This bear walks into a bar. Then he sits down and orders a beer.

The bartender, amazed that this bear can actually talk, gives him a beer.

The bear says, “What do I owe you?”

The bartender stops and thinks for a moment.

“Even though this bear is smart,” thinks the bartender, “he probably hasn’t been in many bars.”

So the bartender says, “That’ll be $10.”

The bear forks over the money and starts drinking his beer.

After a few minutes, the bartender can’t restrain his curiosity, so he walks back over to the bear and tries to strike up a conversation.

“You know, we don’t get many bears in this bar.”

The bear looks up from his beer and says, “Well, at 10 bucks a beer, I’m not surprised.”

••• One day a baby polar bear approaches his mother with a confused expression on his face and says, “Mom, am I a polar bear?”

“Well of course, son!”

The cub replied, “You’re sure I’m not a panda bear or a black bear?”

“No, of course not. Now run outside and play.”

But the baby polar bear is still confused so he approaches his father.

The cub asks, “Dad, am I a polar bear?”

“Why of course, son!” the papa polar bear gruffly replies.

The cub continues, “I don’t have any grizzly bear or Koala bear in my bloodlines?”

“No son. I’m a polar bear, your mother is a polar bear, and by God you, too, are 100-percent purebred polar bear! Why in the world do you ask?”

“Because I’m freezing my butt off!”

Just for

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A Close Shave I had the unfortunate circum-

Cold Turkey

stance of running out of aftershave last week. This was not just any aftershave; this was a type that I had John W. Ingalls been accustomed to using for years. It was sold under a Woodland something or other name and I liked it. It had an acceptable fragrance for a man, sort of a blend of leather, pine sawdust and Deep Woods Off. I originally found this at a Bath and Body Works store in a mall and now this product was discontinued.

If you have never been into a Bath and Body type of store it can be intimidating for a man especially if you harbor delusions of being macho. As you first step into the store entrance you are assailed by overpowering waves of fruitiness. Watermelon, citrus, mango this and pomegranate that in lotions, gels, shampoos, body wash, face wash, conditioners along with candles to match. There were so many fruits and vegetables represented I didn’t know whether to rub it on or eat it. I was the only man lost in the throngs of women shoppers trying on essence of vanilla and cucumber melon body lotion. Since they no longer carried my sawdust-and-leather aftershave I left and went to

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Milo killed a squirrel today.

I don’t know who was more surprised, Milo, the squirrel, or me. Milo is always chasing squirrels, but in the past he has never come close to a conquest.

Carrie Classon He dashes off with a low snarl and nearly collides with the bottom of the tree trunk while the squirrel scampers up the tree somewhat lackadaisically, knowing this oversized puppy is all bark and no bite. Until today.

I called Milo to go for a walk and he came running, out of breath, with something large and brown hanging out of his mouth.

At first I thought, “Oh no! Milo found a dead squirrel.” But then he dropped it and I saw the fresh blood and shiny eyes. I found a long stick and poked it. Its body was limp and moist. Milo watched me curiously as I pushed the fat squirrel off into the leaves.

He seemed to have completely forgotten about his recent massacre.

“Milo killed a squirrel!” I told a friend, still a little horrified. “That’s what dogs do,” she replied.

That’s what dogs do.

Yesterday, I got my feelings hurt. I was with a group of people I care about and someone said something unkind to someone else. I was uncomfortable and hurt, resentful that the day’s good mood had been extinguished. I don’t like a lot of yelling and I am Scandinavian enough to believe that venting is not necessarily a good thing.

I was still stewing over this recent fracas, when a tiny blond-haired girl brought Milo back home from where he had been playing with her brother and another neighbor boy. I thanked her. Then, unexpectedly, she walked into my house.

“Where are the rooms?” she asked, looking around my small farmhouse.

I told her there were more rooms upstairs. Just then the teakettle began to whistle. When I went into the

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kitchen to take the kettle off the stove, I heard the sound of small footsteps walking up the stairs, apparently checking to see if there were, in fact, rooms upstairs as I claimed.

I called to her that she should probably go home. There was no response. I offered her a cookie to sweeten the deal. She came back downstairs and saw the bag of cookies in my hand.

“Can I take those to my daddy?” she asked.

“No,” I said, “I think you better go home now before your daddy worries about you.” She reluctantly left, cookie in hand.

“She walked right into my house!” I exclaimed to Daniel, describing my small intruder. “Why would she do that?”

“How old is she?” he asked.

“About 5,” I guessed.

“That’s what 5-year-olds do,” he said.

And sometimes, that is all the explanation there is.

Because neither dogs nor people will always behave in ways that I completely understand and, despite my best efforts, there is nothing I can do about it.

I don’t like when feelings get bruised or a good mood is extinguished. There is a part of me that will always be hurt when people don’t get along, when harsh words are spoken and laughter dies.

But sometimes good ideas, goodwill, or a fat, complacent squirrel will die when we are simply being who we are by nature—whether we are human or canine. Sometimes it seems unnecessary and hurtful, and perhaps it is. But if I want to be around people— or dogs (and I do)—then I will need to accept the simple truth.

That’s what dogs do.

Till next time, —Carrie

Poetry Night at Frederic Art Center

FREDERIC - At 310 Lake Ave. South, across from Coon Lake Park, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, three poets will present selections from their work to the public: Kelly Green from Frederic, Debbie Trantow from Milltown and Jeff Skemp from Minneapolis, Minn.

All three are veterans of local and regional stages and will have books and CDs of their work for purchase.

Sponsored by Frederic Arts, the format of this presentation will take a different approach to the standard poetry reading. In an effort to open up the proceeding and break down any barrier between audience and performers, the poets will read “in the round,” one piece per poet at a time, then take questions after the poem. To enhance the poetic experience, Frederic Arts extends a special invitation to high school language arts students in Frederic and beyond, the Northwest Regional Writers group and writers from the Northern Lakes Center Poetry Night will be held at the Frederic Art Center on Friday, Sept. 17, 7:30 For The Arts in Amery. p.m. The Frederic Art Center is located across from Coon Lake Park. – Photo Frederic Arts will follow up this event by holding an open stage on Saturday, Oct. 9, submitted at 7:30 p.m. for performers of all kinds.

Arts, go to fredericarts.org.

For more information on these events, and Frederic These events are free to the public. - submitted

American Red Cross class for new students set BALSAM LAKE – The American Red Cross is offering the following classes: Adult/AED CPR – Monday, Sept. 27 - 5:30-9:30 p.m., first aid – Tuesday, Sept. 28 5:30-8:30 p.m., infant/child CPR – Thursday, Sept. 30 5:30-9:30 p.m.

These classes will be held at the Polk County Red Macy’s next door. They didn’t have what I was looking for either but I did find some organic mushroom and alfalfa facial scrub that looked interesting, but for 35 bucks a tube I decided MD soap was just fine.

My next stop, Herberger’s department store. Tall, sharply dressed women sporting starched white lab coats and name tags indicating that they were fragrance specialists made me think I had wandered into an experimental lab somewhere. Two of them cornered me by the Calvin Klein display and promptly identified me as a discriminating shopper. It must have been my Lambeau Field cap because my baggy shorts and Tshirt didn’t really set me apart.

I explained that I was shopping for aftershave and I preferred a lotion type of aftershave rather than the watery alcohol based stuff that was more like lighter fluid. We narrowed the possibilities down to two selections, “Obsession” and “Eternity,” both by Calvin Klein. They whipped out the fragrance tester spray bottles and some paper cut to look like feathers. With each item the process was the same, a spray on the paper, wave it in the air and then sniff. I felt like an

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To register call Terry Anderson at 715-485-3025 or register online at www.scvarc.org/training. Classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. - submitted idiot in my T-shirt and shorts, sniffing paper with several women in lab coats who surrounded me offering suggestions. I really wasn’t obsessed about either one so I just asked the price. I thought I was going to need a Heimlich. I told them I liked the Eternity but I couldn’t take that long to pay for it.

I remembered an old aftershave that did last for an eternity. It was Hai Karate which originally came out in the 1970s. Supposedly if you applied it, you had to know karate to keep the women from attacking you. I believe they were attacking to actually drive you away. My dad still has a bottle of this in his bathroom at home from 1975. If you take a good whiff you would swear it is a combination of margarita mix and WD-40.

My wife was sympathetic to my woes and took me to Target. There she looked at the meager selection available to men and offered her condolences. The first one she tried nearly caused her to cough and choke so that was out. The second one didn’t make the cut either but we finally found something we can both live with. Pleasing your wife and smelling OK go hand in hand. If you try to do one without the other, well … that’s a close shave.

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River Road

Cousin Nellie Choate Hanson Hammond at 103

Ramblings

On Sept. 7, Cousin Nellie Hanson celebrated her 103rd birthday. Last week, just before her birthday, she went to the hospital for a few days stay and is, as of last Saturday, not home yet. She lives with her son Albert along Hwy. 48 between Luck and Cumberland. Across the road from their home is the farm that Nellie grew up on, now owned by her descendants. A few years ago she wrote this story about that house. Happy birthday, Nellie, and hope you get well and back home soon!

Collected by Russ Hanson

The House When we arrived in 1918, the house consisted of the two main rooms with a lean-to on the west for a kitchen and south entrance. It had a dirt floor. The two main rooms had a floor space of 16x26 feet with two bedrooms upstairs.

It was built on a log foundation and had no basement except a little hole dug out in the middle. No walls, just a place to store potatoes for winter. The log foundation was decaying so the house was really settling into the ground. In 1928, Dad put it up on a good cement footing with full basement. Also he built the addition on the west of two rooms. It doubled the size of the house on the first floor. The upstairs remained the same size.

We sure did make good use of the basement! There was a potato bin in the northeast corner. At the time, potatoes were raised for a cash crop as well as for our own food. Our old potato planter and digger still set in the barnyard. They haven’t been used for years. Later the bin was used for coal and filled each fall, to burn with the wood to heat the house.

The east wall had shelves from floor to ceiling where we stored our canned fruit and vegetables. My mom set up her loom and used to to weave rugs for years. She made scatter rugs, the kind made from old clothing. We still have one or two in use. With no electricity, we had no refrigeration, so we kept milk, butter and such on a special table down there in warm weather. We made lots of trips up and down the stairs!

Then came the drought and hot days in 1936 when the thermometer hit 114 degrees—too hot for man or beast. Dad and Uncle Rufus sat in the shade and their shirts were all wet with sweat. We made the basement into a sleeping room. There was no air conditioning at that time.

In rainy weather water ran in, but we kept the drain open so it was not a problem. Come fall, the west windows held the surplus geraniums that wouldn’t fit in the windows upstairs. When the boys were in 4-H one winter, we made a recreation center of it and they used it for games. Then as time went by, come fall it was filled with wood. I racked it against the west wall and went almost the length of the basement. It held lots!

In the 1960s after my oldest son John started working for NSP and when Fred and Albert were in River Falls, I got three

Cousin Nellie turned 103 years old on Sept. 7. Her parents, the Choates, brought her up near Cumberland. (L to R): Mr. and Mrs. Choate, Adolph Hanson holding John and wife, Nellie, in front of their big farm house in the early 1950s. – Photo from Nellie Hanson suitcases full of laundry each Friday evening from them returning home. We didn’t have a clothes dryer then. We set up an extra woodstove in the basement to heat it. We made a first-class laundry room! By starting a fire early in the day, I did the washing Friday evening, had it dry so I could iron the shirts the next day.

That was before we had wrinkle-free clothing. I had those three suitcases packed and ready to go again on Sunday.

The basement served me well as a laundry room as long as home was on the hill.

We moved there in the fall of 1945 after my dad had been gone for four years.

Things were in a terrible mess. Fences were down in all directions, windows were broken and things scattered in all directions. There were still 15 cows, some young stock and two horses left.

Before spring we were buying milk for the house. All of the cows came fresh in the spring.

But getting back to the house. There were six of us and I always figured we had plenty of room. We had a spare bedroom in case someone came. It was used many times! Once we had a rap on the door about 10 o’clock. Someone was stuck in the snowdrift a little west of the house and wanted to use the telephone.

It was five high school kids on their way home from a game. His dad had the tavern in Barronett, but was unable to come to help them. So we had five high school kids stay for the night. I had a bed for all of them, and had breakfast for them in the morning. About noon a snowplow came by followed by the Barronett fellow and they all got going. Our son Art was 1 year old at the time.

Another time we had a knock on the door after all were in bed. A couple of girls walking to town on a bitter cold night wanted Dad to take them because they were too cold to walk anymore.

Again we gave them a bed, breakfast and sent them on their way next morning.

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When Adolph’s brother Henry was killed in California in a car accident, people came from all directions for the funeral, July 5, 1963. That night I believe there were 22 who slept at our place.

Henry and Ruby got a room at the motel.

Took me a week to get things straightened out after that mess!

The most unusual overnight guest was when Esther, Earl and three kids wanted to sleep in the hay barn because it would be a good experience for the youngsters.

That is what they did and said it was fun!

The barn was about half full of fresh hay so it smelled good.

Adolph had so many brothers and sisters who liked to visit Arland and, of course, spent the night at our place. He said he sometimes wondered which was more important. Anyway we had lots of company, mostly during the summer.

Now they are all gone.

Until about 1944, NSP required a $200 donation for the privilege of using electricity. Then they dropped that requirement and just about everyone on our road put in lights, including our farm, which was being farmed by renters.

We came to farm in 1945. We found a real mess. Manure had been stacked back of the barn for a long time. Windows were broken in all the buildings— mostly the barn and chicken house. Junk

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In 1953, we got plumbing in the house and about five years later, Beecroft drilled the new well. In 1971 we got central heat—an oil furnace.

••• Notes from the Rambler: We got back from our trip the Thursday before Labor Day. We were a little early, but just like Grandpa’s old horses who sped up on the way back home to get to their stable and feed, Margo and I sped up too. We were in western North Dakota one morning, and decided to drive on home that day—a long day because we did stay on the old roads. We chose Hwy. 200 to take most of the way back. It was a nice, scenic, low-traffic road. We are trying to catch up with the gardens, orchard and fall chores. Labor Day weekend Friday and Saturday nights had frost out in West Sterling; our gourds that had climbed the deer fencing were killed, but the melons closer to the ground are still OK—although not ripe yet.

Monday, Sept. 20, I was asked to give a short talk to the Polk County Homemakers at their fall meeting in the morning. I decided to try to talk about preserving women’s history—“Preserving Herstory.” I haven’t given the talk yet, but have already been asked to repeat it at the Thursday, Sept. 23, Luck Historical Society meeting (7 p.m). To make both talks interesting, I am asking those who attend to bring something that they have from their mother, grandmother or greatgrandmother that shows some of their history and personality. I can think of things like letters, cards, handwork (pillows, quilts, hot-pan holders, aprons…), well-used and stuffed recipe books, clothing, children’s stuff. My own greatgrandmother left us a quilt. It was nicely made and has 1908 stitched into it. It is made of very subdued colors and has no personal information as befits the wife of a Free Methodist preacher—modest and drab! If you attend one of these meetings, please bring something for showand-tell.

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Mary’s debut and dance It was called the gatehouse, and was located near

the two stone pillars, that marked the road into Greenwood Lee estate.

A big square lawn outlined with flower borders of perennials stood nearby, planted with a few annuals for added color.

Big doings were planned during the summer including Mary’s debut. (Mary is not her real name but close enough.)

A few days before the event there was considerable pounding of hammers as a dance floor was constructed in the middle of the big square lawn. Colorful balloons were clustered together like enormous bunches of grapes and hung overhead, creating a very dramatic display.

It was in the late '30s when Mary was 19 or 20. It is a formal way of telling the local world of society that a little daughter is now grown up and ready to take her place in society. (As if the young men didn’t already know that!)

It was a social event of the season and the orchestra for the evening was the popular and available Skitch Henderson. Someone in the family invited employees to come close and enjoy the music. Of course, once the music started you could hear it for quite a distance.

The summer evening was perfect, warm and beautiful. The chauffeur’s son, Bob, and I walked from the farm, up the road to Greenwood Lee, and we crawled under the low branches of the evergreens, just off the road. It was a perfect spot to lie and watch the couples dancing to the toe-tapping music. Beautiful young people, beautifully attired in fine clothes, with music and talk intermingled. Bob and I had a perfect view. We felt it was a real treat.

The mosquitoes found us and staged an attack, so we finally whispered “Let’s go home” and squirmed our way out. The music seemed to follow us as we strolled back to the farm.

Bob and his brother, Gerald, lived in the other half of the upstairs – downstairs duplex where we lived.

We heard afterward that the debut dance lasted

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Bernice Abrahamzon until the wee hours of the morning. I imagine there were refreshments during the night.

And it may be hearsay and not an ounce of truth in it that when the band quit for the night and the dance was over, everyone walked the driveway down through the estate to Oconomowoc Lake, and the water looked inviting.

It may not be true but if it is, I hope couples removed some of their finery before diving or jumping in.

It was the only debut dance I have ever attended, and that was as a hidden spectator. I wonder if the balloons survived.

Mary and I grew to be tall, slim young women, and once in a while, I had the good fortune to “inherit” formals worn once or twice and passed on to me.

I remember one of my favorites was deep rose, long and wispy. Mary was dark-haired, and I was pure blond (well, I don’t know how much pure but definitely blond) so the gown complemented both of us.

One summer when I was working at a nearby sanitarium, one of my father’s employers gave me a pair of tickets for a dance at the yacht club across the lake.

I invited one of my male co-workers and we had a perfect evening, although he wasn’t a perfect dancer.

But, then, neither was I. Bob, the chauffeur’s son, was a terrible tease. When my friends and I were talking and laughing at night in the parking lot, Bob would take the screen out of his bedroom window and crawl out on the flat roof of the back porch.

He’d say something like, “Bernice, why are you staying up so late? You have to go to work tomorrow” and I’d answer, “Oh, go to bed! Why are you dancing around in your shorts anyway?”

And my friends would ask, “Who is he?” and I’d say, “He’s the neighbor’s boy.”

In summer we had our own social scene to play out.

Bob’s older brother became an astronomer in California, and Bob did OK by himself, too, graduating from the UW-Madison. And we went our separate ways into the maelstrom of life.

Until next week, Bernice

Obituaries included Myrtle Raska, William Mackie, Peter Reader, John Matrious and Charles Arnold.–Jensen Furniture and Appliance, Luck, held an August clearance on davenport and chair sets at $169.50, drop-leaf dining room table at $84.50, bedroom set (3 pieces) at $249.50.–The movie at the Frederic Theatre was “The Angry Red Planet.”–”The Egg and I” was the film playing at the Grand Theatre in Grantsburg.–Playing at the Auditorium Theatre in St. Croix Falls was the film “The Boy and the Planets.”–Professor Gilbert Ahlgren gave area residents an inside look at Africa.–President John W. Howell opened the County College office on Sept. 5.–Specials at the Frederic Co-op Super Market included six lemons for 23¢, thick-sliced bacon was 2 lbs. for 99¢, beef chuck roast was 45¢ lb. and vegetable shortening was 3 lbs. for 65¢.–Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included bananas at 2 lbs. for 23¢, cantaloupe at 2 for 49¢, baby food at 10 jars for 89¢, and wieners at 49¢ lb.–Webster schools opened Sept. 6.–The Siren Post Office opened in new quarters.–Siren Schools opened Aug. 29.–A donkey ballgame was held Aug. 26, at the Falun ball field with a promise of laughs, spills, fun and thrills.

40 Years Ago A million-dollar suit was filed against a group opposing Voyager Village.–A farmer, Carroll Klockeman, died in a cornpicker accident in Beaver township when he was making repairs on the machine and it tipped over on him.–For sale was a 96acre farm (40 in timber and balance open) with modern home, small barn, garage, all for $9,000 by owner Mrs. Ida Andersen, Frederic address.–A bake sale and rummage sale were held at the Frederic American Legion Hall.–Specials at Andersen’s Store, Siren, were spare ribs at 49¢ lb., sweet potatoes at two cans for 29¢, fryers at 33¢ lb. (cut up).–Snowmobile use was prohibited on DNR properties.–Specials at Route’s Super Market included tomato soup at 11¢ a can, Pillsbury cake mix at 3 for $1, toilet tissue at 16 rolls for $1 and grapefruit at six for 55¢.–Frederic Co-op Store specials included red grapefruit at six for 68¢, celery at 19¢ large stalk, and jumbo cranberries at 23¢ for a pound.–Burnett County Corn Day was set for Oct. 9 at the Ernest Bauer farm, rural Grantsburg.–Gustafson’s ice cream had a new flavor, chocolate almond.–The Clam Falls church women set a bake sale for Friday, Oct. 23.–The First Bank of Grantsburg had assets of $20 million.

20 Years Ago

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The retaining-wall project in Bear Country has been completed, a nice yard behind the house sure makes it look different. The deck and patio will be completed next year according to hubby. The tree rats sure like the runway on top of the retaining wall, makes for a nice highway in the search for, I’m sure, acorns and such for winter storage.

Still no bears sighted but the mischief continues at night. Last week, they tipped over and drained the birdbath. The wheelbarrow sitting with some of the junk from the landscaping project was emptied on the ground. Won’t be long though and they will be heading into their dens for a long winter snooze. I will miss their antics, but not their messes.

Don’t forget, Daniels residents, the September town board meeting was moved to Tuesday, Sept.

21, because of the elections. If you plan to attend, the time is 7 p.m. at the town hall.

Robert Cairns went with his cousins, Larry Dean Larson and Butch Larson, to Las Vegas, Nev., for a visit with cousin, Jenny Larson, from Sept. 9 to Sept.

20.

One of the better harvest suppers in the area is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 18, in Clam Falls at the Lutheran church, starting at 3 p.m. You get a complete turkey dinner for a freewill offering. Don’t miss this one.

Get-well wishes go out to Virginia Larson of Webster, who fell and broke a bone in her shoulder area.

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The Siren Methodist Church’s Scandinavian Smorgasbord Friday was a huge success. This year’s total was over $2,700. A great job to all who worked on the project.

On Saturday, Sept. 25, during the Siren Harvest Fest, is the Walk for the Animals fundraiser for the Burnett County Humane Society. The walk starts at 1 p.m. on Main Street. Registration fee is $15 per person.

Don’t forget Sunday, Sept. 26, at Frederic High School in the gym is the basketball game between the Harlem Ambassadors pro ball team and Habitat for Humanity’s Wisconsin Wild Things. The game starts at 3 p.m. For more information, call 715-4726080. They serve both Burnett and Polk counties.

Art and Bev Beckmark spent last Friday through Sunday in International Falls for a year-end get-together with her sisters. Sister Mary Lou Olson of St. Cloud, Minn., missed the event. Sisters Betty Miechkota, Peggy Frykman, both of International Falls, Janice Buttler and husband, Al, of Duluth, Minn., and Bev spent Saturday visting and shopping while Art and Al enjoyed fishing Rainy Lake with Billy’s son-in-law, Jeff Hamilton. A pizza bash was enjoyed by all Saturday night at the home of Jeff and Brenda Hamilton. Bev caught up on news from niece Kim Halderson of Duluth, Minn., and Brenda’s daughter, Jenny Hamilton, who she hadn’t seen in about two years.

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Members of the Northwest Wisconsin Regional Writers met last Friday in the community room of Sunrise Apartments, Frederic. Present were Denis Simonsen, Bob MacKean, Boyd Sutton, Walter Fluegel, Stan Miller, Marlys Spencer, Bernice Abrahamzon and a guest. He recently moved to Frederic and is a writer. The local club is unique as there are more men than women in it.

Bob MacKean had an accident while trimming up tree branches on his property. He pulled on a branch lying in the water and fell into the water, broke his glasses when he hit a half-submerged rock and ended up with quite a few stitches.

Missed several of our faithful members included Alice Ford and Mary Jacobsen. Alice and husband, Charles, were out of town for the day, and Mary and husband, Ed, were at a doctor’s office where Ed’s hand was inspected to determine how it was healing.

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Many relatives turned out to celebrate Scott Nelson’s 50th birthday at a party held at the home of his parents, Marie and Bob Nelson. Birthday cake was also enjoyed Sunday after church services.

Kara Alden and LaVonne Boyer assisted Pastor Tom Cook with Sunday’s service, and Phil Scheitzel sang a special solo. Your correspondent also had a few children’s stories to share. She spoke on the wonderful creativity of children as they express themselves orally and also in writing.

Chris Byerly visited the writers club on Friday and read them a delightful book, “I Am Book!”

The harvest supper for the Lewis church is set for Saturday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m. and on.

That is also the date of the Indianhead Writers Club Conference at the Ag Center at Spooner on the sheep farm from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. No fee at door and lunch will be provided. The program will include writers reading their stories.

Webster Senior Center Twenty-eight players enjoyed Dime Bingo on Wednesday. We certainly appreciate all that take part in all of the activities. There was no pool or cards Thursday night due to so many staying home to watch the Viking – Saints game (no comment).

Our wishes for a speedy recovery go out to Diane Johnson who just had major surgery. We miss her at Dime Bingo. Hurry back Diane.

Be sure to mark your calendar for the next senior meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 12:30 p.m. If you have concerns, comments or suggestions, please come and share them. All seniors, 55 and older, are members of the center and invited to attend the meetings. To become a “voting” member the annual dues of $1 must be paid to the treasurer from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 each year. This covers voting privileges for one year, starting Jan. 1 of the following year.

The Wii bowling is finally getting under way. The men will start on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 9:30 a.m. The women will start on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 9:30 a.m. The teams will consist of three or four players

and high scores will be listed every week in this column. It will be a lot of fun. There is still room for more players. If interested, call me at 715-656-3583 or stop in at the center.

The jewelry workshop is all set for Friday, Oct. 1, starting at 12:30 p.m., and several have signed up already. There are some brand-new designs. Come in to browse, make your own jewelry, order to your specification or buy on the spot. There is something for everyone.

Plan to join us for the first potluck of the season on Saturday, Sept. 25, with setup at 11:30 a.m. and eating at noon. Cards, pool, games and socializing after lunch.

Our gratitude goes to Durwood Schultz for the cucumbers. Fresh produce is always welcome.

Remember to pick up a menu and come in for lunch. Be sure to call the day before.

If there are any activities you would like to see at the center or items in this column, please let me know.

Come in and join the fun.

Siren Senior Center Sorry I neglected my duties last week and failed to send the weekly news concerning the center. I have a sneaky hunch that my regular readers are our cardplayers. So in order to pacify you dear souls I am going to include at least the names of the winners of two weeks ago of 500 and Spades. On Sept.

1, the winners of 500 were Gerry Vogel, Ralph Groves, Dorothy Brown, Inez Pearson and Dean Elkin. Spades winners were Tony Rutter, Ann Smith, Dorothy Cronquist, Clara Palomaki and Dale Sicord.

Nona Severson and Marie Van Guilder furnished the treats for the cardplayers.

Gratitude to Paul Schauers and Barb Geske for their donations of notepads, calendars and envelopes.

This past week was a short one, but we managed to have a lot of activity at the center. Lori Grey, the substitute cook, filled in for CeCe on Thursday and Friday, but as usual we had our meals. Gratitude to the Lions and Lioness for their donation of three boxes of the treasures that you folks overlooked at their gigantic sale over the Labor Day weekend.

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Now is your chance to stop in and check out the craft room to see what you missed!

I was requested to remind all of the diners at the center that we will have dinner served on Wednesday, Sept. 22, and there will not be a dinner on Thursday, Sept. 23, as the site managers will be attending a meeting. It might be a good idea if you marked this on your calendar.

Winners at 500 this week were Muriel Todd, Darleen Groves, Gerry Vogel, Marlyce Borchert and Candace Doriott. Spades winners were Dale Sicard, Ron Yourchuck, Virginia Martin, Arnie Borchert and Ann Smith. Anke Olesen, Flo Antiel, Dorothy Brown, Gerry Vogel and Marge Nyberg provided treats for the players.

The senior meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept.

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For information on all activities at the center please call 715-349-7810 and to make dinner reservations call 715-349-2845.

The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

St. Croix Valley Senior Center

by Marian Edler Tuesday was another day with many in attendance. At 10 a.m. was exercise, followed by SkipBo. In the afternoon, Hand and Foot, Dominos and 500 cards were played. Winning team in Hand and Foot were Dottie Adams and Donna Schlosser. Winners in Dominos were Martha Lundstrom, Dorothy Flatum and Delores Benson. Winners in 500 were Carol VanBuskirk, Ron Flostad, Don Benson, Elaine Edlund and Shirley Sims.

Thursday we closed to honor Cliff Qualle, who had passed away. He was one of the people who worked hard to get the center started. We express

our sympathy to the family.

500 cards were played Thursday evening. The winners were LeRoy Booth, Don Benson, Sue Lundgren and Jeanette Bergquam. The nine-bid winners were Dean Peterson and Ray Nelson.

Friday morning, Bridge was played.

Best wishes to Bernice Olson, who is a resident at the Good Samaritan Home.

Friday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. Bingo will be played.

We are preparing for Autumnfest, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25. We will have pork chops on a stick. Stop in and try some.

Frederic Senior Center We are enjoying the wonderful fall weather.

Thursday several of our members attended the memorial service for Lola Hinschberger. She will be missed.

Wednesday and Friday Pokeno was enjoyed.

Monday Spades winners were: Margaret Ulick in first place; Marlyce Borchert in second place, Arnie

Ardyce Knauber

Borchert in third place and Willis Williams in fourth place.

Thursday night 500 cards winners were: Phyllis Peterson in first place, Bob Peterson in second place, Marlys Borchert in third place and Mickey Kilmer in fourth place.

We welcome you to join us at the center.

Births A girl, Mollee Jo Morgenstern, born Sept. 10, 2010, to Josh Morgenstern and Stacy Erickson, Clayton. Mollee weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz. and was 20 inches long. She joins 8-year-old brother David.

Paternal grandparents are Todd and Deb Morgenstern, Crystal, Minn., and Trudy Hanson, Clayton.

Maternal grandparents are Tim and Marilyn Grefsrud, Siren, and Rod Erickson, Luck.

Great-grandparents are Carl and Delores Erickson, Siren, Jack and Pat Hunter, Siren, and Charlene Hyslop, Siren.

••• Born at Osceola Medical Center: A girl, Nina Ann Marty, born Aug. 31, 2010, to Joshua and April Marty, Glenwood City. Nina weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A girl, Aryah Sue Alling-Owens, born Sept. 10, 2010, to Sarah Owens and Randy Alling, Dresser.

Aryah weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz.

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A boy, Justin Louis Dalton, born Sept. 13, 2010, to Nicole and Jesse Dalton, Forest Lake, Minn.

Justin weighed 7 lbs.

••• Born at Burnett Medical Center: A boy, Simon James Sondrall, born Sept. 10, 2010, to Kim Sondrall and Justin Ritzinger, Webster.

Simon weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Al and Nancy Sondrall, Brooklyn Center, Minn., John and Karen Ritzinger Jr., Springboro, Ohio.

••• A girl, Lauren R. Hallberg, born Sept. 9, 2010, to Nick and Kim Hallberg, Grantsburg. Lauren weighed 5 lbs., 9 oz. and was 18-1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Gary and Tammy Nelson, Grantsburg, and Stu Hallberg of rural Milltown and Chris Majeske of rural Balsam Lake.

Great-grandparents are Jerry and Mary Hoefler of Pine City, Minn., and Marge Nelson of Grantsburg.

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Dewey - LaFollette Written for this week Jan Schott and family visited Don and Lida Nordquist Monday. That evening, Lida and Don called on Nina and Lawrence Hines.

Monday visitors of Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Larry, Baxter and Celie Mangelsen, and April, Dave, Patty and Mandy Close. In the evening, Karen and Hank visited Bob and Pam Bentz.

A number of people from this area attended the Comedy Night Fundraiser at Spooner High School Friday evening. The proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. The event was organized by Angie Quinton, for Quinton’s Quest Alzheimer’s Memory Walk Team.

Sue and Roger Mroszak’s grandson, Blake Pederson, and his friend, Chase, were lunch guests of Sue and Roger Thursday.

Lakeview UM Church hosted a movie night at the church Friday evening. Due to threatening weather, the movie was shown inside. Those attending enjoyed fellowship and snacks throughout the evening.

Gerry, Donna, Lawrence and Nina Hines, Marlene Swearingen and Hank and Karen Mangelsen were among a large number of relatives and friends who attended the open house for Andy and Geri Mangelsen Saturday afternoon at Georgetown Lutheran Church. The celebration was in honor of Geri and Andy’s 50th wedding anniversary.

Roger and Sue Mroszak went to the hockey scrimmage in Spooner Saturday to watch grandson Blake play.

Nina and Lawrence Hines went to the Twin Cities

Sunday to attend a funeral. Afterward they visited their grandson Chad Harrison, his wife, Jenny, and their children, Aubrey and Ashley.

Written for last week Brenda, Tim, Bryce and Jessica Sweet were guests of Donna and Gerry Hines Sunday through Wednesday. Barry, Josh and Olivia Hines stayed overnight there Sunday.

Clam River Tuesday Club met Sept. 1 at the home of Kay Krentz. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Beth Crosby.

Sandy Herlinger and Lida Nordquist had lunch together in Siren Friday. Sandy is in the area visiting her mother, Betty Searles, and other relatives. She lives in St. Louis, Mo. Sue and Roger Mroszak and Hank and Karen Mangelsen went out to eat together Friday night.

They celebrated their wedding anniversaries.

Don and Lida Nordquist visited Roy and Dee Nordquist Friday evening.

Steve and Nancy Hagen were weekend guests of Nina and Lawrence Hines.

Saturday visitors of Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Jake, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen.

Lida and Don Nordquist attended the wedding Saturday of Jeremy and Sasha Buck. The ceremony and reception were held at Coyland Creek.

Ted and Mary Tempest from St. Paul, Minn., visited Roger and Sue Mroszak Saturday.

News from the service SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Air Force Airman Glenn K. Mishler graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of Chris and Shea Wojtowicz of Frederic and is a 2009 graduate of Luck High School. - submitted

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Arnie is a 4-month-old tabby and white, neutered male kitten. Playful and snuggly are two attributes most adopters are looking for in a kitten and Arnie has them in aces. He plays well with others and enjoys a lap-style body massage.

With so many kittens to choose from, for one reason or another, Arnie has been waiting for his new home for most of the summer. He came to the shelter as a tiny kitten and has been growing and waiting ever since. We don’t pretend to know why one kitten is chosen over another. We just wanted to point out this exceptional kitten in case you were looking for one. Arnie is a treasure.

The Arnell shelter hike returns this year, but at a new venue. The Arnell Walk/Run for Animals will be Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. I took a holiday break last week to labor on a project at home. Just when I and my brother got our dirt hole how we liked it big enough for us and five friends - Mom filled it in.

She said small children could go missing in it, and it was a hazard. Don’t worry, though. We’ll have a new bunker again real soon. My brother’s paws are already in action! He’s pretty fit for being a 10year-old tripod. In fact, his birthday coincides with the shelter’s upcoming anniversary. Ten years! He came from the shelter when it was just becoming a shelter and was being fostered at a farm when he was a puppy. Boy, time flies, doesn’t it?

In honor of the shelter’s anniversary, the staff and volunteers are having an open house following the dog walk on Saturday, Sept. 25. The walk is at 1 p.m. in Siren, and the open house will follow from 3 to 5 p.m. You can meet the staff, my furry pals, and tour the shelter.

If you’d like to join us for the dog walk, you can walk yourself, with your pet (with a current rabies vaccination), or maybe one of the shelter animals if you don’t have one of your own. Registration Mandy

Happy Tails

held on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Stower Seven Lakes Trail. Walk with a friend or Arnell Humane run with your dog; Society it’s all for a good cause.

The Walk/Run for Animals is a major fundraising event for the animal shelter. Participants donate pledges from friends and family and enjoy the new state walking/biking trail with fellow animal lovers.

Golden-orange pledge sheet brochures are available throughout the county at local businesses and the Arnell shelter in Amery. Bring pledges of $25 or

Await

Shelter

YAPpenings Blacky is $15. I’m pretty excited - I’ve been asking folks to pledge me, and people have been sending money in for me to walk! I wasn’t certain anyone would because, you know, I’m just me: big, goofy Blacky.

The response tickles my toes, though, and I am getting close to my personal goal! I’ve got a week or so to meet it, so if you’ll help me you can mail a check to the shelter at HSBC, 7347 Midtown Rd., Siren, WI 54872. Make your check out to HSBC and note it’s for me, Blacky! Thanks to everybody who’s sponsored me so far. Your help makes me a happy dog.

Some of you have been wondering if the shelter planned on selling kringles again this year, and the answer is yes! They are on sale now, and you can place your order at the shelter or with volunteers who have the order forms. They are still only $8 and come in a bunch of delicious flavors. I actually got to eat a piece or two last year when they “fell” off the counter and the 5-second rule elapsed at home. That’s my story, at least. One of the advantages of being tall is that I have access to almost everything in the kitchen. I just can’t open the re-

more and receive a walk/run 2010 T-shirt.

Registration starts the day of the hike at 10 a.m. at the trailhead in Soo Line Park, on Main Street Amery.

The hike officially begins frigerator door - yet.

I’ve got a few new friends to mention this week, so I had better get down to it! First off, there’s Lucky.

He’s a young beagle mix who was relinquished to the shelter when his owners could no longer care for him. He is lucky in that he has a place to come to in order to Tyler find himself a new, loving home. Duncan is a 9-month-old black Lab/retriever mix who was picked up on Dolgola Road in Sand Lake Township.

Scooter is a young black Lab mix as well. He’s a bit skinny and shy, but he’s coming around quickly.

He’s a cute little fella of about 3-1/2 months old.

The last two dogs came in together, and, boy, were they in rough shape. Mandy and Tyler are black Lab-mix dogs who were picked up on Hwy. 70.

They had injuries and were full of cuts and scars from a lifetime of…of…I don’t know what. Mandy is about 4, and is gentle and eager to meet people when approached, despite all she’s endured. Tyler is about 7, and he wasn’t feeling so great when he first came in. He, too, is a big, gentle dog, but he is more reserved. Kind words and petting will still make his tail wag, however, and I hope soon he has

at 11 a.m., with intermittent starts. Walk the entire 14-mile hike through Amery, Deronda, Wanderoos and Nye, taking in Round, Horse and Lotus lakes, or enjoy a shorter hike and return to the trailhead for a well-deserved brat or hot dog and beverage. Prizes will be given to the top pledge earners, so make it a day for the animals. Gather your friends and little ones to soak up the season on a mission. All proceeds will help support the animals at Arnell and are tax deductible. Call the shelter for further details, 715 268-7387 (PETS) or stop by for a pledge sheet and a thank-you kiss from a dog or cat.

someone to love him and help him become a happier dog. Mandy too. It’s heartbreaking when I see my friends in such tough shape, but I’m comforted by the knowledge that they will receive the very best care and love at the shelter until they find their new, caring people. Besides my new dog friends, there are also others that have been residing here with us for a while, and we’ve nearly got a full house again. Even if you aren’t in a position to own a dog, you can still come and visit them, or take them for a walk on a nice autumn day. They like that! Are you looking for a cat? The shelter is still brimming with cats of all kinds and is still offering the half-off deal on cat adoptions - $35 for females, $25 for males.

On my wish list this week there are only a couple of items. The shelter needs bleach and some liquid hand soap, but not of the antibacterial variety. Just plain liquid soap.

I’m glad I haven’t encountered any soap for a few weeks. My last bath in the lake was so thorough that I’m still clean, plus I haven’t rolled in anything for a while. It’s not that I’m turning over a new leaf; my nose just hasn’t led me to anything rotten lately.

Well, my brother says he’s taking a break from crafting our new hole, so I guess it is my turn for a while.

Can you dig it?

Take care, everybody, and I’ll see you here next week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org 715-866-4096.

Burnett Community Library Preschool story time Books for the preschool story time are chosen for their colorfulness, fanciful stories, rhythms, farm animals, wild animals, seasonal stories or familiar family relationship story. This week’s story time began with a fanciful tale, a legend from the Lenape, indigenous people from the Eastern states. “Rainbow Crow,” retold by Nancy Van Laan, was purchased for our library through the Northern Waters Library Service. It is the legend of the ordinary, cawing black crow that once was a rainbow of colors and lost its beautiful, lyrical song. “Bear Feels Sick,” written by Karma Wilson finds poor Bear in his cave, sick, alone and feeling awful, until his faithful and caring friends move in to nurse him back to health. When Bear wakes up, feeling good, energetic and wanting to play, his friends are now sick and Bear takes his turn caring for them. How many times have we heard, “I’m Not Sleepy!” This is the title of a book written by Jonathen Allen. The cranky little owl is never sleepy but insists he’s thinking and bored.

Papa Owl is just as insistent and as all parents know,

he needed a nap. Join us at the Burnett Community Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for stories, snacks and a chance to meet a new friend.

Friends of the Library Join us on Saturday, Sept. 18, for A Taste of Italy spaghetti dinner and raffle at the Moose Lodge on Hwy. 70 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the door (children 10 and under are free.)

– available from Friends of the Library members or at the library. The final touches are being put on the new wild rice cookbook and it will be sent to the publisher later this month. It will be available for sale in October.

Adult book club On Tuesday, Sept. 28, the book club will discuss Mitch Albom’s book, “Have a Little Faith.” The book discussions are open to the public and we encourage new visitors. Please call the library at 715-8667697 to reserve a copy of the book for the September discussion.

Interstate Park Naturalist programs at Wisconsin Interstate Park Friday, Sept. 17 A Billion Years on the Pothole Trail, at the Pothole Trail sign. Join naturalist Barb Walker and hike back in time to see the geological wonders created over the last billion years.

Friday, Sept. 24 Lizards and Snakes! 2 to 4 p.m., at the Ice Age Center. Drop by and visit with Walker about some of the most fascinating and most feared creatures on earth.

You will have an opportunity to meet Copper the fox snake and Puff the bearded dragon.

Saturday, Sept. 25 The Secrets of Eagle Peak, 10 a.m., at the Eagle Peak Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp. Hike up the trail with Walker, learn the secrets of the peak and see fan-

tastic views of the St. Croix River Valley.

All About Owls, 2 p.m., at the Ice Age Center. Owls are among the most successful predators because of their wonderful adaptations. Learn all about them with Walker and enjoy a close encounter with Aztec, her South American spectacled owl.

Tuesday, Sept. 28 The Friends of Interstate Park Autumn Potluck and Program, 6 p.m. – silent auction fundraiser; 6:30 p.m. – potluck dinner; 7:30 p.m. program. See separate article for more information.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. For more information call Julie or Barb at 715-483-3747. Programs are free of charge, but a Wisconsin state park sticker is required to enter the park. Annual passes for 2010 are $25 for Wisconsin residents or $35 for nonresidents.

Daily passes are $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents.

New adult fiction books • “Body Work” by Sara Paretsky • “Bridge of Peace” by Cindy Woodsmall • “1022 Evergreen Place” by Debbie Macomber • “Lost Empire” by Clive Cussler • “Fly Away Home” by Jennifer Weiner • “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett (large print) • “Clockwork Angel: Infernal Devices” by Cassandra Clare (young adult) • “Deep and Dark and Dangerous: A Ghost Story”

by Mary Hahn (young adult) • “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins (young adult) • “Peak” by Roland Smith (young adult) New adult nonfiction books • “Barrons CDL Truck Driver Test” by Mike Byrnes New children’s books • “Zen Ghosts” by Jon T. Muth • “The Legend of the King” by Gerald Morris

• “Into the Gauntlet” by Margaret Haddix • “The Mysterious Benedict Society” by Trenton Lee Stewart • “Chains: Seeds of America” by Laurie Halse Anderson • “A Fabulous Fair Alphabet” by Debra Frasier • “Bystander” by James Preller • “The Witch of Blackbird Pond” by Elizabeth George Speare 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.

Grantsburg Public Library Grantsburg Public Library continues jazzing up Thanks to a generous donation from the Grantsburg Lions Club, the library has been able to purchase a brand new monitor for one of our public computer stations. Gratitude is extended to the Lions, it is much appreciated.

Grantsburg Public Library says–Fall into reading With fall right around the corner the Grantsburg Public Library invites you to pick up a book and Fall into reading. We want to help you by providing some reading materials for all ages as well as wonderful programs to jump-start your fall fun. Take a look at what we offer and find the perfect fit for you.

Preschool atory time Wednesday, Sept. 8, was our first story time back from our summer hiatus and we had all kinds of fun.

We read “The Library Dragon” and had a library tour.

Then we came back to read “Apple Trouble” and eat apple cupcakes with apple cider ... yum.

All kinds of fun things are planned this year so be sure not to miss a single week. Mystery fun days will be taking place (they are a mystery so ... shhhhh).

Preschool story time is for all preschool children, their families, and adults!.We meet on Wednesdays at 10:30 until about 11 a.m. Coffee is served for preschoolers chaperones.

Teen Talk Meets Mondays after school from 3:45-4:45 p.m.

Book this month is “Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things,” by Carolyn Mackler. Teen Talk is open to teenagers sixth-grade and up.

Senior Scrabble Began last Thursday. Come out this Thursday for a fun game of Scrabble, coffee, and conversation.

See you there.

Youth Chess Club First meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 22, afterschool until 5:15 p.m. There are only a few seats left, so be sure to call if you are interested. We are still in need of adult help for supervision or to play chess with the teens. Please consider helping.

After-school reading Information will be coming home from school with your child about our after-school reading program that meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This will greatly improve their reading skills, so please consider signing them up.

Pirate Week In honor of Grantsburg's homecoming the Library will celebrate Pirate Week the week of Sept. 27 through Oct 1.

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LIBRARY NEWS Balsam Lake Public Library School is back in session, your garden is about done – come to the library and check out a book, take a computer class, join a book club or a Friends group. One library card is all it takes!

Computer classes Open lab from 2 to 3:30 p.m., instructor available to answer questions and give one-to-one instructions; next class will be Tuesday, Sept. 21.

Story time Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Stories, crafts and snacks all ages welcome to join our lively group.

Games, games and more games Join us at the library Friday, Sept. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m., for board games, cards games, food and fun.

All ages are welcome.

New books for September “Ape House” by Sara Gruen, ”Bad Blood ” by John Sandford, “Legacy” by Danielle Steel, “Santa Fe Edge ” by Stuart Woods, “Naked Heat” by Richard Castle, “Artisan Breads” by Eric Kastel, “Lost Empire, a Fargo Adventure” by Clive Cussler, “Vermillion Drift” by Wm Kent Krueger.

Friends of the Library Friends group meets every third Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Friends group is an organization for all who value the public library as a vital community resource.

Book club “Rainwater” by Sandra Brown. “Rainwater” is not a typical Sandra Brown novel. The novel takes place in 1934 Texas. An economic depression is going on, racism is prevalent, and how one is perceived morally in a small town is very important. This is a story of a deep abiding love between two people who teach each other to live and love at any cost.

Book club meets Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m.

Extra books available at the library.

Hours Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake. Hours are Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Web site www.balsamlakepubliclibrary.org.

Friends of Luck Library receives $42,000 Bremer Foundation Grant

St. Croix Falls Public Library Autumn Fest open house will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be tours, refreshments and music by the Polk County Rockers and a geocache.

Check out our Web site It has up-to-date information on what’s happening at the library and other useful library tools you can use at home, www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Story hour begins again Wednesday, Oct. 6 Listen to stories, create art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Meeting room The community meeting room is available for your organization. Contact the library for details.

Technology Free wireless and eight public computers are available at the library.

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

Orange

Fran Krause

On Wednesday, Fran Krause met some school friends in Amery, and they all went to River Falls to the West Wind Hotel to attend the 1948 Ellsworth class reunion.

Friday night some of the Orange 4-H met at Fran’s house to complete the record books for this past year.

Saturday night a large crowd attended the benefit for Daryl Glover at the Moose Lodge.

Natalie Flagstad spent time with her sister Sandy Johnson as Sandy’s husband LaMar is back in the hospital.

Tim O’Brien was promoted to global director of

LaVonne O'Brien

product safety and compliance and corporate toxicologist at Eco Lab in St. Paul. Eco Lab is the leader in cleaning and sanitation chemical manufacturing.

Tuesday LaVonne O’Brien attended the Twins game. Big thanks to the person that gave her the ticket.

Thursday Jack and LaVonne were shoppers in Duluth.

Remember this Friday, Sept. 17, is the annual Orange Lakeside cemetery meeting at 10 a.m. at the Orange Center.

News from the service Army National Guard Pvt. Jacob D. Larcom has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included

development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.

He is the son of Jeff Larcom of St. Croix Fallls and is a 2008 2008 graduate of St. Croix Falls High School. - submitted

The Harlem Ambassadors Pro B-Ball Team To Play Habitat For Humanity’s “Wisconsin Wild Things” Shown (L to R): Jill Glover, library director of Luck Library, Betty Patterson, Friends of Luck Library vice president, Glenn Meier, market manager at Bremer Banks Frederic, Siren and Danbury, and Maltee McMahon, nonprofit resource specialist - Bremer Bank. – Photo submitted LUCK – The Friends of the Luck Library grant-writing team recently submitted a proposal to the Bremer Foundation requesting funds to make the Luck Library more accessible to all of its patrons. Libraries today no longer function as merely a depository for print materials. In order to meet the increasing needs of their customers, libraries have become important centers of access for information, research, technology and even community entertainment and gatherings. Since its opening, the new Luck Library has had one consistant complaint – it is difficult for customers with diminished strength or mobility to access the building. Realizing this, the newly formed Friends of Luck Library put together a committee to identify critical barriers to the library facility and to find the funds to eliminate those barriers. The team identified several main challenges in accessing the library building and its collection. It was decided that the major needs included automatic doors, a wider sidewalk in back, handicapped parking in the back parking lot, motion sensored floodlights in the back parking lot, sidewalk ramps and some collection enrichment. It was also decided that the Otto Bremer Foundation was the perfect foundation from which to ask for funding.

The Otto Bremer Foundation is a foundation based in St. Paul, Minn., that helps communities better themselves. They focus on funding projects that will build vibrant communities and community

partnerships. The Otto Bremer Foundation has been very supportive of the Burnett and Polk counties areas in the past, and when approached with the Friends request, they responded in a positive manner, awarding them $42,000 to make accessibility improvements to the Luck Library.

The Friends of Luck Library was established in 2009. Their mission is to enrich the community through the enhancement of the Luck Library services, programs and collection. This nonprofit organization is made up of dedicated volunteers who organize and implement two yearly book sales and two yearly community events to promote the library. Currently seven of the 12 members enjoy volunteering in the library with youth, clerical duties, shelving duties and in assisting with program development. The Friends of the Luck Library are always looking for friendly, community-oriented people to join in their mission. If you are interested in joining their group, sign up at the library. With five meetings a year and only four organized events, time commitments are minimal. Friends membership is not contingent upon a structured volunteer schedule. If you can only help out with specific or sporadic programs, but love the library and want to contribute, your time and talents would be greatly appreciated.

Visit the Luck Library for more information. - submitted

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Enjoy an exciting and entertaining basketball game and help raise funds to build homes for families in need.

Pro team will play local players and celebrities*! Get your tickets now!

Where:

Frederic High School Gym

When:

Sun., Sept. 26, 2010,

at 3 p.m.

Why:

Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser Advance Tickets:

Students/Seniors $5 • Adults: $8 Tickets available at: St. Croix Falls: RiverBank, Eagle Valley Bank Siren: U.S. Bank, Bremer Bank, Daniel’s Plumbing, Kris’ Pheasant Inn Amery: Bremer Bank Grantsburg: U.S. Bank AND, with any WRHFH Board member!

See www.wildrivershabitat.org

At-The-Door:

Students/Seniors: $7; Adults: $10 Kids 4 and under admitted FREE * For more information on becoming a player, business sponsorships or tickets, please contact Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity office: 715-472-6080 or e-mail: wrhfh263@gmail.com Note: Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for several major projects and at least two homes in 2011! Your support is crucial to help make these events possible. Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity is a 501 (3)(c) nonprofit organization; tax-deductible donations are welcome!

Web site: www.wildrivershabitat.org Harlem Ambassadors Web site: www.harlemambassadors.com Supplemental funding has been applied for through Polk Burnett Chapter of Thrivent for Lutherans.

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A knack for history – from Town Crier to the Beaver Club This year’s Beaver Club event, set to take place at Forts Folle Avoine on Saturday evening, Oct. 9, will include a grand feast—featuring elk, salmon, and duck, amongst other culinary delights.

But that’s just for starters—there will also be festive music (bagpipes, fiddle, zither, singing), and storytelling. The camaraderie and high spirits for which the annual Beaver Club dinners became known in fur trade society will be abundant. Visitors can sign up for the gala celebration by dialing the Fort at 715866-8890.

Hosts for the evening’s orations, toasts, and storytelling will include a variety of actors, all familiar with fur trade times. Among them will be, for instance, John Neitz, who has over 25 years' experience in historically themed interactive theater, having appeared at various historic sites, renaissance fairs, and was even the town crier for the city of Minneapolis in 2004.

Neitz will be portraying North West Company chief trader William McGillivray, a role he performed superbly at last year’s celebration. Tracing his interest back to childhood, Neitz says “I was in the fifth grade during the U.S. Bicentennial and my mother sewed me a Revolutionary War-era suit. I went on to perform in high school and community theater, and found a niche of sorts in college when I started performing at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, which had a training academy that taught improvised (on-the-spot) acting, as well as the vocabulary, dialect, and common knowledge people would have had ‘back in the day.’”

Bear with me.

Read some of the beginning, it will be worth it to get to the end.

It seems I have to clear up some misconceptions. Some people are thinking we got a huge grant so we don’t need any more donations. The grant we got was for Interfaith Caregivers and the programs that are involved with Interfaith.

We have four major projects. Heat a Home is one, Wheelchair Ramps is two, Helping is three and Christmas for Kids is four.

Heat a Home means we have to have enough wood to give to those who can’t afford to heat their homes during the cold weather. Much of the wood is donated, but not enough to fill the needs.

The wood has to be cut, split and stacked and then delivered. The three major costs are procuring enough wood, transportation and maintenance.

Wheelchair ramps require lumber and labor. The man/men who put together the ramps travel from Eau Claire and do an amazing job. We pay for the lumber and ask that a donation be made toward the labor if possible. The ramp belongs to Interfaith and can be moved if it is no longer needed. So far we have built 58 ramps.

Doing home repairs, seeing that people have clothes to wear and enough to

Folle Avoine Chronicles Woodswhimsy the gnome

His interests in the renaissance period led to more specialized acting roles at other fairs, notably the Bristol Faire, held annually in southeast Wisconsin, where Neitz furthered his skills in topics such as heraldry (“I own over 200 books on the subject”) and, he explains, “took part in processions and courtly ceremonies, and researched the arms of the historical personages who are impersonated at the faire.”

One thing led to another as he built a reputation for high-quality presentations backed by solid research. His writings on Elizabethan heraldry on the Internet, for instance, drew the attention of one David Mitchell, town crier of Chester, England. As Neitz explains, “He contacted me because he thought it would be fun to have a herald compete in the World Town Crier Tournament which he was organizing. Having seen my biography on the Web, he asked if I made proclamations at the Renaissance Fair down in Bristol [thinking it was in England], and, if so, would I like to drive up to Chester to compete. I had to tell him that I was, in fact, not in England but rather in the U.S. He thought that was even better, as he wanted as many town criers as possible. Oh, and

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Barb Blodgett eat is another cost. There is never enough and no ending to people’s needs.

We cannot help everyone although that would be our goal. Children need clothes and shoes for school, a family runs out of food before their food stamps get there and babies always need diapers. We have many special-needs families, and each needs special attention.

If you think of the expenses just to do these three projects you will realize that a grant, even a large one, does not go far enough.

Now we come to Christmas for Kids Last year, we had 571 children who needed gifts and clothes for Christmas.

We aren’t extravagant, but we like to give them each warm jackets, mittens, hats and boots. Toys and clothes are given as donated and when we have the money we buy what isn’t donated. Thank God for all of the people who donate. We have people who adopt families and churches that adopt groups of families.

We have gifts that are brought in and do-

John Neitz, in his role as fur trader William McGillivray, addresses the audience at the Beaver Club. This year’s gala banquet gets under way at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, in the Forts Folle Avoine visitors center.

Tickets and further info are available by calling 715-866-8890. – Photo by Carl Heidel by the way, he informed me I needed to be appointed town crier of an actual municipality.” So, Neitz contacted the city of Minneapolis, which took him on as their unpaid but official town crier, then flew to Chester, placed seventh in a field of 45, and found he had a knack for it.

Along the way, he’s picked up gigs doing military re-enactments, primarily portraying soldiers of the 16th and 17th centuries, even appearing as a Royal Navy seaman in association with the recent Tall Ships Festival in Duluth. And, he adds, “for many years I was in the cast of a dinner version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ in Minnesota. The Regency (early 1800s) period gentleman’s suit that I commissioned for use there has been a useful addition to my wardrobe, including at the Beaver Club dinner.” nated. I still will always remember the man who stopped by to see what we were doing and gave us $1.87, which was all he had. We gave him cookies and coffee and he was thrilled. Some people give bikes and some give Matchbox cars.

One means as much to us as the other.

Each will give some child a gift for Christmas.

As you can see, we never have enough.

There is always someone else needing our help. We love helping and that is our goal. All that is donated goes back to the people in one way or another.

Now that I have cleared that up, I hope, we can get on to the fun. One lady stopped me to tell me she didn’t like my column because it was all nonsense. As they say someplace in Minnesota, you betcha. Often it is nonsense and sometimes it makes more sense than what is going on in the world today. A little respite from the trials and tribulations never hurt anyone. We read and hear so much of the awful, why should we not hear and read some of the fun now and then? Some of life is very sad and other is very funny. We each have our own sense of humor. I think my grandson’s sense of humor is strange and he thinks it is hilarious. Isn’t it great that we can all have our own opinion. I am not a grudge holder. I know many people who are. I

Asked how he became involved with the Forts Folle Avoine celebration, Neitz explained, “I work at a muzzleloading supply company called Track of the Wolf. My co-worker (and comrade-inarms at many of the re-enactments) Ryan Gale, author of ‘The Great Northwest Fur Trade,’ thought that I had the chops to portray one of the gentlemen traders the dinner organizers wanted and introduced me to them.”

Asked what appeals about the Beaver Club, Neitz stated that “I like that it reflects local history ... I recreate so many things that took place so far away. The fur trade was happening right where we live. Right here English, Scottish, Irish, Yankee, French Canadian and Ojibwe Indian people interacted as part of the trade. Two centuries ago!”

What does he hope the Beaver Club crowd goes away with? “A sense that even though 200 years ago it was a remote interior country, the area around Folle Avoine was an active, integral part of a network of worldwide trade and that Forts Folle Avoine is preserving and promoting knowledge of that fascinating local history.” And, he adds with a laugh, “They should get a good buzz from that delicious shrub,” one of the “historic” beverages served up during the evening. Musing on how to best enjoy the Beaver Club, he adds, “Consider yourself more than just an audience member but rather a participant.

Eat, drink, sing, and experience it!”

Meanwhile, tours of the fur post and Indian village are still available weekends, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday/ Sunday, at the historic park located on CTH U, three miles west of the Hwy. 35/CTH U intersection in Burnett County’s Yellow Lake region.

Signed, Woodswhimsy can’t see any reason for wasting my time worrying over something that has happened and is over. I always say worrying about what is going to happen is a waste of time because it will not change a thing. Others worry because that is what they do best.

Right here I remember my grandmother saying, “Work hard, be kind, help others and you will sleep well, unless you eat chili beans and then you will probably not sleep at all.”

On that note I will end, until later.

Barb P.S. Any charitable organization will tell you there is seldom enough money and often it runs out before the need can be fulfilled. If anyone has any questions about where Interfaith’s donations and grants go we will be happy to tell them.

It was brought up to me recently that some people doubted our need for more donations because we had received a grant. There is no doubt. Every cent is spent to make someone’s life easier, every child a happier childhood or everyone homebound able to get out into the sun.

Friends of Interstate Park sponsor Citizen Science in Wisconsin Sarah Braun, Citizen Science director at Beaver Creek Reserve, will present “The Heart of It All: A Look at Citizen Science in Wisconsin.” Wisconsin is a beautiful place, full of friendly people and abundant natural wonders, many in our own backyards. Citizen Science provides an opportunity for adults, children, professionals and nonprofessionals to socialize and participate in science firsthand, while investigating Wisconsin’s mysteries, solving unanswered questions, and discovering new ones. From bats, to bees, to streams and lakes, there are many ways to get involved. Learn more about the questions your friends and neighbors in western Wisconsin are investigating and how you can join in the fun.

Don’t miss this opportunity to benefit the Friends of Interstate Park, and to learn more about Citizen Science. Everyone is welcome.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south

of Hwy. 8. For more information about the evening call Julie at 715-483-3747. For

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ST. CROIX FALLS – Join the Friends of Interstate Park for their annual autumn silent auction, potluck and program fundraiser on Tuesday evening, Sept. 28.

The event will be held in the classroom addition at the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls.

Featured again this year is a silent auction of nature-related and handmade items from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information about the silent auction, or if you are interested in donating items for this fundraising event, please contact Kris Kremer-Hartung at 715-483-1854 or Julie at 715-483-3747. Proceeds from the silent auction will be used to fund acoustical ceiling tiles for the multipurpose classroom addition to the Ice Age Center. The potluck dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Please bring a dish to share and utensils; beverages are provided.

A special program will follow the silent auction and potluck dinner. At 7:30 p.m., in the auditorium of the Ice Age Center

, 59, in an informal military ceremony at the Stillwate r Veterans Memorial at 6 p.m ., Fri No written invitations hav day, September 24. e been extended, but family members, close frie nds, kindred spirits and professional associates are welcome. Gifts or other acknowledgements are not desired. Refreshments will be served until sunset following the formalities at the open-air Third & Pine Street Memorial site. A weather alternate date is Sat., Sept. 25, same location, with a time change to 5 p.m.

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Luck Area Historical Society to present “Preserving Herstory” at September meeting

Festival’s Featured Artist Carl Lindberg Festival Theatre is gearing up for the rest of their 20th-anniversary season.

The fall/winter theater series charges ahead as last week Festival welcomed a new cast to town to begin rehearsals for the hilarious comedy by Mark Twain and adapted by David Ives, “Is He Dead?”

The Inter-County Leader will introduce these new faces, beginning this week with Carl Lindberg, the double threat who is directing “Is He Dead?” and will later be acting in “A Christmas Carol.”

Lindberg was born in Sacramento, Calif. and grew up in Manteca, Calif. He first began acting as a freshman in high school. He premiered his career as Schroeder in “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.”

After high school Lindberg received his B.A. in acting from California State University, Stanislaus and then his M.F.A. in directing from Western Illinois University.

When asked about the actor/director combination, Danette Olsen, executive director at Festival Theatre, said of Lindberg, “He is a true 21st-century theater artist.

Lindberg’s experience as an actor calls him to be deeply understanding of the acting process. He embraces and encourages instinctual reactions during the rehearsal process.” She went on to comment on the raucous comedy of “Is He Dead?” and the fun that the cast is having. Olsen said, “The cast goes on about the hilarity that ensues in rehearsals, they are working hard, but with laugh this golden, apparently it doesn’t much feel like work at all. Some of them have almost complained that their faces ache from laughter!”

Although originally from California, Lindberg’s graduate school experience in Illinois and a number of opportunities to travel all over the states leaves him feeling comfortable almost everywhere in the country.

He enjoys visiting different regions of the country and considers travel both a perk of the job and a personal hobby. Lindberg relocated to Chicago very shortly before arriving in St. Croix Falls.

Carl Lindberg This past year brought Lindberg to Minnesota where he held a 10-month contract with the Commonweal Theatre Company, Lanesboro, Minn. While there he played Noah Curry in “The Rainmaker,” directed two shows, “1940’s Radio Hour” and “Death and The Ploughman,” and he also played Walter Joyce in the world premiere of Jayme McGhan’s “The Sweet Stuff.”

Arriving in St. Croix Falls only two weeks ago, Lindberg said he is “excited about being a part of the beautiful St. Croix Falls community.” He is happy to have the opportunity to not only direct, but act as well while at Festival Theatre. “It will be a unique and exciting experience to be directed in ‘A Christmas Carol’ by one of the actors I am directing in ‘Is He Dead?’” said Lindberg, referring to his colleague, Joe Wiener.

When Lindberg is not working in theater, he enjoys most sport-related activities. His height gives him a distinct advantage in basketball, but he also enjoys playing catch or watching sports on television. You can see Lindberg’s work as a director starting Sept. 30 when “Is He Dead?” opens. Later, plan to catch his work as an actor in “A Christmas Carol,” starting Nov. 27.

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BURNETT COUNTY - Recognizing the importance of education to the future of farming, as well as feeling the need to give back to the community, Burnett Dairy Cooperative started several scholarship programs for its patron families and the agricultural community.

Full-time dairy/ag producers taking an individual agriculture-related class at a two-year college such as Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College are eligible for partial tuition reimbursement. Scholarships are also available for high school seniors planning to pursue an agricultural field and current agricultural students attending full time at two- or four-year institutions such as WITC or UWRiver Falls.

As part of Burnett Dairy Co-op’s bylaws, retired unclaimed equity payments can only be used for educational scholarships or donations to nonprofits. According to Tasha Olson, marketing manager, last year alone, the co-op awarded more than $37,000 in scholarships to students furthering their education in agriculture.

Jerry Ranallo, farm business production management instructor at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College at Rice Lake, says “It is not widely known in Northwest Wisconsin that many students in the agriculture courses at all four of our campuses receive tuition reimbursement from Burnett Dairy, and the co-op should be recognized for their generous donations.”

Burnett Dairy Cooperative is located in Alpha, and owned by the people that use its services. It has grown since 1896 to be a rural complex handling milk, whey, an on-site and online retail cheese store, bulk and retail petroleum, hardware, propane, feed mill, grain storage, tires, small engines, agronomy services and a rental shop.

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LUCK — The Luck Historical Society is pleased to announce that well-known local historian and writer Russ Hanson will be guest speaker at the next general meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Luck Museum.

The program will examine what our mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers tell us about themselves from the items they left behind.

Guests are urged to bring diaries, recipes, notes, cards, piecework, Bible notes, quilts, etc. that help tell us something of their lives, values and the changing roles women have played in society through the years.

During the short business meeting, three amendments to the organization’s bylaws, necessary for the society's 501 (C)(3) IRS tax-exempt status will be dealt with. These will be explained, discussed and voted on by those in attendance as required by Wisconsin state law.

Meetings start at 7 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. with an optional social time afterward for those who choose to stay. Contact Russ Hanson at 715-488-2776 or <riverroadrambler@gmail.com> if you have suggestions or questions. — submitted

The drawing will take place at the Harvestfest Car Show at Yourchuck’s on Sat., Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available at the Car Show.

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Frederic Elementary shows its patriotic spirit

Students of the Frederic Elementary led the audience with a song titled, “I Love My Country,” along with presenting the song in sign language.

Frederic Elementary students wave the American flag.

Several Frederic Elementary students recited the importance of some of the nations people and landmarks. Some read about the significance of the nation’s flag, significance of the red white and blue, while others spoke on Mount Rushmore, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, The Liberty Bell and the Statue of Liberty.

A visit from Uncle Sam, played by Gene Gronlund, seemed fitting for the patriotic themed program at the Frederic Elementary last Friday.

Veterans of past wars were honored for their service to the country during a special program held at the Frederic Elementary, just one day prior to the anniversary of Sept. 11. Those honored from L to R: Phil Knuf, Dean Daniels, Uncle Sam (Gene Gronlund), Doug Harlander and Kenneth Nelson. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Veterans Doug Harlander, at left, and Phil Knuf salute the flag after presenting the nation’s colors at the start of the program held at the Frederic Elementary on Friday, Sept. 10.

A large group of Frederic Elementary students proudly waved the American flag in honor of those who died on Sept. 11, and for those who fought and are currently fighting for our freedom.

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Farmers market report

by Colleen Draxler Special to the Leader BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - Color attracts customers to the vegetable stands at the farmers markets.

This week the color is red; the vegetable is the tomato. All sizes, shapes and colors are available for your freezing, canning and eating pleasure right now. Tired of BLTs, sliced tomatoes, fresh salsa, cherry tomatoes in your lettuce salad, and homemade spaghetti sauce? No, me neither.

There is still time to enjoy this season’s tomato crop. This cool and refreshing pasta salad featuring tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese with a lemony dressing makes a light meal or a great side dish.

Pasta Caprese (Pasta with Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 lbs. tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped

1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2” chunks 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 box of farfalle (bowtie) pasta, cooked, rinsed in cold water and drained Salt and pepper to taste Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature. Toss in the mozzarella, basil, lemon zest and pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Chill and enjoy.

Local farmers market days and hours.

Alpha: Thursdays, 3-6 p.m. in the Burnett Dairy parking lot. Falun: Fridays, 3-6 p.m. near Johnson Lumber. Frederic: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon in the Inter-County Leader parking lot. Grantsburg: Mondays, noon-3 p.m. in the library parking lot.

Siren: Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. in the senior citizens’ center parking lot.

Good buys in perennials, honey, beets, horseradish, peppers, watermelon, eggplant and agates will be waiting for you at your local farmers market this weekend.

Braden Beverlin of Frederic picked out the last of the season’s sweet corn and eyed up some green beans at the Siren Farmers Market. - Photos by Colleen Draxler

Area farmers create rainbows of colorful veggies at their stands to draw in the hungry crowds. – Photos submitted

Iver's Mountain benefi fitt Organizers were very pleased with the turnout at the benefit, which included plenty of entertainment, auction items and goodies.

The Grantsburg jazz band provided background music for the Iver’s Mountain benefit at the Chateau St. Croix on Saturday. – Photos by Greg Marsten

The Iver’s Mountain benefit Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Chateau St. Croix north of St. Croix Falls included numerous silent auction items to bid on, with the proceeds going to help offset legal costs associated with the Iver’s cause.

Peggy Ryan and Lola, the Pomeranian, enjoyed some music and refreshments at the benefit.

Four-month-old Hazel Mae Wicklund got to dance with her grandmother, Pat Pearson, to the music of Shotgun Johnson and the Mississippi Seven.

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Osceola Parade and Queen Pageant

Mr. Rooter had an interesting display.

Kids, parades and squirt guns go very well together.

Parade grand marshals Phil and Ann Steffen rode atop a vintage Chevy convertible. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Photos by Greg Marsten

Jack Ryan of Dresser couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to get his parade candy home.

Pizza pie tossers worked in sync for their display.

Addy and Izzy from Neumann Farms in East Farmington were queens for the day.

LEFT: Martial artists get the crowd under control.

New royalty chosen at Osceola RIGHT: The new Miss Osceola, Leigha Roberts, was crowned on Sunday evening at Oakey Park, closing out the Osceola Community Fair.

Roberts is the daughter of Jim and Danette Roberts. - Photos

by Greg Marsten LEFT: The new and the outgoing Osceola royalty in their first picture together. Pictured left to right, with the new royalty up front: Morgan Young, Audrey Davies, Leigha Roberts and Heather Larson.

The outgoing royalty is in the back row: Alli Strese, Nicole Peck and Emilie Nelson.

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Inside the collection

Morris Blomgren was “just a nice fella” who loved to collect tractors ... and more – much more

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TOWN OF FALUN – Last week's three-day-long auction of the Morris Blomgren estate was referred to as everything from the "Disney World of auctions" to the selling of a museum. In reality, it was a bit of both, and as rare an event as you'll find, just like the man behind the sale.

Blomgren's sale was also a grand display of who Morris really was: Collector, restorer, historian, and according to many of the people who knew him, still a kid at heart. And it all seemed that way in his sale, which also showed his 160acre farm to be a sort of Noah's Ark of treasures, valuables and well, stuff. Lots and lots of stuff.

It's all merchandise Some people sadly refer to such a massive collection as "junk," and a couple of people in attendance were overheard commenting on whether it had been tough for his neighbors, to live near such an "eyesore." Others might even look at it on the surface and think it was just a bunch of scrap iron.

Blomgren's primary heir, his niece Janet Freeman, was one of the handful of people left with the task of liquidating her uncle's grandiose collection, which took almost all summer to sort, catalog, chronicle, clean, photograph and ultimately sell at auction.

"He was a one-of-a kind guy, that's for sure!" Freeman said, while admitting that she was chastised by the auctioneers for even thinking of putting anything in the dumpster before the auction. "’Oh no,’ they said. ‘It's not “junk,” it's merchandise!’" She said with a giggle, as the auctioneer chortled behind her in his staccato foreign language of fast commerce.

However, even the auctioneers can have their wrists slapped on occasion, as on the first day, when Todd Houghton began to look for starting bids on a whole box of very old spark plugs. That was when a man stopped them, and said they needed to sell every plug individually. They ended up selling one extremely rare plug for over $300.

That's the kind of sale it was.

"It was something different, that's for sure," stated Houghton. He and others in his Houghton Auction Service crew spent lots of time with the family, going through the items to get to other items, trying to figure out what some things even were. He also saw how the sale drew a different class of bidder.

"Really, when you sell a hammer for $400, and a spark plug for 300, well, that shows how unique it was!" he said, admitting that he was tempted by some items, but that the novelty of collecting had worn off over the years of selling.

"So, nah, I didn't get anything."

The genius of Morris While most people didn't see the genius of Morris Blomgren and his collections, many folks did, indeed. The event was tagged as an auction of international scale, with Internet proxy bidders, out-of-town collectors, representative bidders and dealers arriving in the hundreds to get a chance to buy items so rare, many had no equal for price comparison. It also drew the attention of some of the very richest antique collectors on Earth.

One local official on hand speculated that there were probably more multimillionaires on the Blomgren grounds last week than have ever been in Burnett County at one time.

And in reality, some of those very rich folks likely stopped at a feed store on the way to buy Carhartts, plaid shirts and work boots - to at least try to fit in.

"Yeah, I wouldn't doubt it! Lots of old money here!" stated local antique dealer Bill Brock, who bought a few things, but generally found the prices "out of his league," with final bids too high for resale. He speculated that many of the people buying weren't in the market to sell again, they just wanted the stuff for their own collections.

"They're just like Morris was. He never sold anything," Brock said. "He'd trade for stuff, but never sold a thing!"

These are just some of the tractor seats Blomgren had, which went for between $35 and $650 each. Some were extremely rare. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Morris Blomgren. - Special photo The "hit-and-miss" story Brock's late father was an old friend of Blomgren's and recalls many interesting visits and even a few attempts by his dad to buy some of Morris' treasures, to no avail. He recalled the story of Blomgren's ultrarare Kansas City Lightning engine: A unique and decidedly bizarre horizontally opposed twin piston, single cylinder "hit-and-miss" haypress engine that his father tried to buy from Blomgren years before.

Brock even brought a 45-year-old letter about the engine, and its history.

"Supposedly, there was a guy who offered him something like 40 grand for it, and he said 'no,'" Brock said. "Then, another time, a guy offered him 25 grand and his new pickup for it. But Morris just said, 'Well, then how would ya get home?'" Brock laughed out loud and shook his head. "Neat old guy. Really neat old guy." He then showed the letter to one of the several people with a stake in the auction, reportedly benefitting from part of the final sale.

The rare Lightning engine's fate was never truly disclosed.

Just a nice fella It wasn't just that Blomgren's stuff was valuable - it fetched over a million dollars on the final day alone - it was that it all said so much about the man. He liked cool stuff, old stuff, interesting stuff, historically important stuff. From tools to crank telephones to ag engineering to cutting edge technology, Blomgren sought out uniqueness and rarity, with the eye of a person who respects the passing of an era.

But it also meant that he would have to store that history, which became an issue, at times.

"You'd go visit him to buy some lumber and he'd tell you it might be a while, because he had to go find whatever it was you were looking for," Hartvig Mortenson of rural Luck said, noting how he would see Morris at square dances on occasion, decades ago, always having fun. "But really, he probably didn't have an enemy in the world."

"That's probably true!" Freeman confirmed. "He had friends helping with his stuff all the time – changing the oil, doing maintenance, delivering the flea market stuff he'd bought earlier. They all loved him."

That maintenance probably added dramatically to the values, as lack of use and passing time can both be harsh mistresses.

"He was just a nice fella, too!" stated Donna Mortenson, Hartvig's wife. She got to know Blomgren's mother, Lydia, years ago, during times when her husband would take off and search with Blomgren for parts, lumber or stories.

Hartvig recalled getting a tour of Blomgren’s estate 40 or so years ago, and said it was "something else," even back then, with "stuff stacked on top of stuff."

Lost history Blomgren reportedly tried to work some sort of museum "display deal" out with a local historical group a few years ago, but the size, scope, liability and maintenance costs of such a collection proved too daunting.

"It's definitely kind of sad," Freeman said, as the chatter of deals glowed behind and around her. "Oh, he had so many stories!"

Freeman grinned as she recalled riding with her Uncle Morris decades ago in his ultrarare 1904 Schracht steampowered auto buggy - which fetched "only" $36,500 - a steal by some collectors standards. But Freeman was hardpressed to recall one special, particular item, stating later that all of Morris' treasures had interesting stories.

"He didn't want to part with anything," she said. "It was all special to him!"

Freeman and others regretted not perusing the collection with Blomgren before he died last November, just two weeks short of his 93rd birthday.

Others told of concerns that there might be things "stashed away" inside other things - glove boxes, trunks, toolboxes, etc. - as his shed space grew slim.

Todd Houghton even took a final walk through the woods, auctioning off some of the things Blomgren didn't have shed room for: A V-8 Ford one-ton truck chassis, a tipped-over Studebaker, several tractor frames, wheels, woodstoves and more, much of it sinking into the rich loam, or fighting with trees that wanted to grow through them.

"Can you believe this?" asked collector "Tom" Greene of Michigan, who was caught between swatting bugs and digging that dirt with his new boots. "There's even more stuff out here with trees growing out of it! Amazing. Just amazing."

Worldwide attention Yes, Blomgren was a unique collector. And he attracted even more unique collectors for his one-of-a-kind things.

The grounds were like an outdoor sculpture garden, with some collections winding around the dilapidated farmhouse like Harry Potter fans on opening night. Dozens of antique, pristine chain saws beside the garage - many with owner's manuals, even - and so many wringer washers, some people lost track. His collection of wrenches alone took nearly an

Robert Peterson of Luck was intrigued by a number of items from the Blomgren estate, including this bizarre saw, meant to cut blocks of ice from local lakes. hour to liquidate, with some being so special, only the late Morris himself probably knew what they were for.

"This really was one of the premier collections ever," Houghton admitted after the event, noting the countless hours he and others spent on the sale. "There really was something for almost everybody. You don't find that very often."

While there was something of all flavors, the collection was also on the radar of rather private individuals, such as an unnamed collector in Buenos Aires, Argentina, who was the winning bidder on the ultrarare Nichols & Shepard 2550 steam tractor - one of two tractors that went for over $100,000. In all, Blomgren had nearly 50 steam and antique tractors. Houghton said they brought in several steam engine and threshing enthusiasts prior to the sale, just to get a handle on what everything was, how and if it worked and what they thought was a reasonable expectation of price, although they would not release the final total.

"No, we can't give out a final number," Houghton stuttered, seeming to want to say it, but stopping short. "Naw, I can't."

Maybe the speculation is better.

"You can't take it with you!"

While many people concentrated solely on the tractors, Blomgren's auction had miles of hype in the antique and specialized collection world - yes, there are many unique crowds - and was really the equivalent of opening a museum to the highest bidders. Houghton admitted that the auction drew "collectors much more than dealers," which made it even more special, as the people who bought the items wanted them for personal reasons or to restore, not just to sell.

"It really drew some interesting collectors," he said, refusing to comment on the alleged celebrity bidders for a few items. "Yeah, we know who they are, and they're a whole different class of buyer."

But the Blomgren auction proved that very few people can afford to ever acquire so much of anything like this anymore.

If spouses, insurance or family commitments don't discourage it, then the price tags surely will.

While one man's T-shirt stated the obvious: "You can't take it with you," everything ended up somewhere. And really, if the stuff is a judge of a person, then Morris Blomgren was a truly fascinating fellow.

"He really was a special man," Freeman said, getting a little melancholy as she recalled her uncle's life. "But it wasn't like he was all extravagant or anything. He lived comfortably, and didn't spend very much on himself."

Others confirmed Blomgren’s general penchant for penny-pinching, such as his love of a certain pair of boots, which he seemed to wear for decades. Others also mentioned his penchant for driving the same old vehicles into the ground, with a couple of old AMC Matadors and Ramblers out back for parts. Even those rusty old AMCs were full of stuff. One Rambler seemed to be filled with gas caps, gauges, relays, gaskets and thermostats, with a trunk full of random engine parts and maybe an odd radiator or two.

A couple of clean-booted collectors seemed to raise their eyebrows at the Matadors as they passed, one of them muttering, "Wha?" as he looked inside, shaking his head, and mouthing something like "I don't get it."

Later, a peek inside showed one of the AMs was equipped with the rare "Desert Only" super-duty air conditioning option - so maybe it wasn't just another Matador, after all.

But amid the collection, it was just another place to store stuff.

"You know, I go to two, maybe even three hundred auctions a year," stated antique dealer Glenn Miller of Hixton, who bought several wringer washers, egg scales and other small items. "But nothing, never, ever or anything like this ... but man, it's expensive!"

Quality always is.

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"Sleeping Beauty" performances at Luck School Friday and Saturday LUCK - Hollywood comes to Luck School! During one busy week after school, 65 Luck School District students will learn their lines, choreographed dances, and songs for “Sleeping Beauty.”

Performances will be on Friday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 18, as a 3 p.m. matinee. Tickets will be sold before each show and are only $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens and students.

Auditions for Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical adaptation of “Sleeping Beauty” were held Monday, Sept. 13 in the Luck School gym for Luck students in grades 1 to 12. The students will practice after school each day through Friday, culminating with a cast and family potluck meal prior to their first of two shows. Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend either the Friday, Sept.

17, evening performance at 7 p.m. or Saturday, Sept. 18, matinee at 3 p.m., to enjoy many laughs as the Golden Age of Hollywood comes to life in this over-the-top version of the classic tale. Staged on a movie set in the 1930s, everything that can go wrong, does!

Students will each play important roles, including Rose, Mallory, Colin, Eugene,

Luck students wait as roles are decided at the auditions on Monday, Sept. 13. – Photos submitted Becki, Gwen, Julia, Anna, and the rest of the movie stars; the director, assistant director, producer, cameraman, assistant cameraman, makeup girl, soundman, dance coach, sheep wrangler, coffee girl, Chauncy, Chancy, Chintzy, the reporter, the henchmen, and the sheep. Two professional actors from the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre staff will direct the production. Chris Rosser will play the convincing role of the bumbling hypnotist, Zen R. Fanklib. Christine Martini will delight audiences during the performances as Coco Love, the drama mama.

Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre is a professional touring theater company based in Barrett, Minn.

This is the fifth year Luck Community Education has sponsored Prairie Fire at Luck School, and its popularity continues to grow as students learn acting confidence and have fun throughout the week.

For more information, please contact Amy Aguado at Luck Community Ed., 715-4722152 ext.

103 or e-mail at amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us. - submitted

Directors Chris Rosser and Christine Martini strike a pose with the chorus girls while learning the dance choreography. The chorus girls include Krystal Zuniga, Sophia Hendricks, Alaura Lemieux, Laura Bartylla, Gabbie Groh, Makayla McCoy, Kelsey Paulson, Maddie Emerson, Lindsay Mattson, Katie Mattson, Rhiannon Zwieg, Elizabeth Johnson, Callie Hancock, Shaylin Eley, Autumn Hansen and Julianna Thompson.

Student actors as young as first grade eagerly stepped up to the challenge as they repeated lines from the directors during auditions.

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LUNCH Scalloped potatoes, baked ham, broccoli w/cheese sauce, pudding, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Pizza fries, baked rice, mixed vegetables, sliced peaches, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, crackers, pickle spear, fresh veggies, dip, sliced pears, apples, oranges, bread basket.

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BREAKFAST Cereal/egg muffin.

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LUNCH Chicken patty, oven potatoes, coleslaw, green beans, tropical fruit. Alt.: Stromboli.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Tater tot hotdish, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, corn, peaches. Alt.: Ravioli and grilled cheese.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks, juice and milk.

LUNCH Fish, macaroni & cheese, veggies, peas, applesauce. Alt.: Chicken fajita w/Alfredo sauce.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, rice, corn, carrots, celery, pineapple tidbits, banana.

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BREAKFAST Apple cinnamon bakes.

LUNCH California burger/bun, potato salad, green beans, applesauce. Alt.: Chicken patty/bun.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet, potatoes, 1 slice of toast.

LUNCH Taco salad, lettuce & fixings, peas, pineapple. Alt.: Cinnamon rolls.

BREAKFAST Pancakes and sausage.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, marinara sauce, lettuce salad, steamed corn, fruit juice bar. Alt.: Ham croissant.

BREAKFAST Blueberry muffin, yogurt cup.

LUNCH Chicken stir-fry, steamed rice, carrots, pears. Alt.: Hamburger.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, tater tots, baked beans, peaches. Alt.: Chicken Alfredo over noodles.

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LUNCH Chicken nuggets and rice.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Pizza calzone and corn.

LUNCH Hot dogs and baked beans.

BREAKFAST Breakfast bites.

LUNCH Tacos or chicken fajitas w/fixings.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon rolls.

LUNCH Pizza, corn and tuna salad.

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LUNCH Hamburger hotdish, garden salad, pineapple.

LUNCH Hot ham and cheese, bun, Monaco blend beans OR chicken barley soup with veggies, PBJ, applesauce.

LUNCH Baked fish, potatoes OR meat loaf, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit cocktail.

LUNCH Honey-lemon chicken breast, rice, Monaco blend beans, peaches.

LUNCH Cheeseburger, bun, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

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Knights of Columbus present checks from this year’s Tootsie Roll Drive BALSAM LAKE – Knights of the Lakes Council 12609 in Balsam Lake presented checks to the Endeavors Adult Center and the Polk County Special Olympics. Each received a check for $1,093.73. These checks were the result of the council’s April 17 – 19 Toostie Roll Drive at Wal-Mart and MarketPlace in St. Croix Falls; and May 1 and 2, at Nilsson’s Market, Clear Lake; and at Dick’s Market and Save-ALot in Amery. The council appreciates the support each year from local businesses and the community, which makes this drive so successful. Part of the money stays with the state council. This goes into a fund to assist people with intellectual disabilities in the form of grants.

Organizations can apply for grants by contacting Charles Simmons, 63476 Lohman Lane, Eastman, WI 54626. – submitted

ABOVE: Presenting the check to the Polk County Adult Center is Grand Knight Greg Maier with the clients and staff.

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CHURCH NEWS Pioneer Clubs kickoff event at Crosswalk Community Church

Confirmation at Bethany Lutheran Church

FREDERIC – All families with school-age children are invited to a family kickoff event for Pioneer Clubs at Crosswalk Community Church (formerly Frederic Evangelical Free Church), Wednesday, Sept. 29.

A free supper will be served beginning at 6 p.m. with live music and, weather permitting, outdoor activities including pony rides. Come discover Pioneer Clubs, an excellent midweek program for preschool-age children through sixth grade that provides fun, biblical learning, mentoring,and friendships with a positive impact on families.

Bring friends and the whole family for a great evening together. Students 7th through 12th grades are also invited to come to “The Refuge” youth group, which meets every Wednesday evening from 6:30 - 8 p.m. For more information call 715-327-8767.- submitted

TFCW to meet Monday TAYLORS FALLS - Monday, Sept. 20, the Taylors Falls Christian Women will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Chisago City, Minn., for lunch.

Music will be provided by Jon Eckstrom. The speaker will be Roxie Cardinal, giving an interactive speech on “The Treasure of an Ecouraging Word.” The cost will be $8 inclusive and reservations are necessary and can be made by calling Carrie at 651-257-4741 or Velda at 715-857-5573. submitted

On Sunday, Sept. 12, nine young people were confirmed and affirmed their baptism at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren.

Shown (L to R), front row: Pastor Andrew Hinwood, Sam Vasatka, Danielle Formanek, Tianna Stewart and Tricia Kopecky. Back row: Julia Owens, Chelsey McIntyre, Gabby Schiller, Kally Schiller and Tessa Schiller. - Photo submitted

News from the Pews at Pilgrim Lutheran

FREDERIC – Sunday, Sept. 5, was the 15th Sunday after Pentecost and the congregation welcomed Miles Craig Pearson as their newest member through the sacrament of holy baptism. His sister, Ava Lynn, was baptized at Pilgrim on June 15, 2008. Their parents are Jason and Tarah, maternal grandparents are Craig and Patty Liljeberg, and paternal grandparents are Jim and Verleen Pearson. Many family members, including Miles’ great-grandparents, Arvid and Inez Pearson, were in attendance for this special occasion. The banner was hung with the Bible verse “I have called you by name, Miles, you are mine!”

Something new at Pilgrim – beginning Wednesday, Sept. 15, there will be LWF3 = Learning with Fun, Food and Fellowship. The theme for this night will be The Circus, complete with games, face painting, lessons and a special guest appearance by Bubbles the Clown. There will be something for all ages. The plan is to have this Pilgrim Family Night the first and third Wednesday of the month. Supper will be served from 5:15 to 6 p.m.

From 6 to 7 p.m. the following activities will take place – kindergarten through sixth-grade and adult education classes, confirmation, committee meetings and coffee time at the Pilgrim Café. From 7 to 7:15 everyone will come together in the Sanctuary for closing worship.

Mark your calendars to plan on joining Pilgrim for their fourth-annual harvest dinner, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9. Serving begins at 4 and ends at 7 p.m. and the public is invited. The meal served is a pork loin dinner complete with all the trimmings and topped off with a piece of homemade apple pie. Everyone is encouraged to share their time and talents to make this event a success. Many hands make light work, and it’s actually fun!

Pilgrim invites everyone to join them for Sunday morning worship services that begin at 10 a.m. At 9:15 a.m. parents and young children from birth to age 4 are invited to participate in the Pilgrim play group. Parents Chris Lyman, a member of Wood River Christian Fellow- are encouraged to join in on the fun as their children ship, raises his hands in praise after being baptized in Wood Lake on Sunday morning, Sept. 12. Lyman was baptized as a child but said he desired to be baptized again as an adult after asking the Lord for forgiveness and salvation. The Rev. Kevin Karge, a memMark Your Calendar! ber of the church, officiated the baptism. - Photo by Wayne Anderson

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learn the basic stories of the Bible. For more information please call the church office at 715-327-8012 or go to their Web site www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org. - submitted

AWANA begins Sept. 22 WEBSTER - Boys and girls, age 3 (as of Sept. 1) to grade 6, are invited to Awana which begins Wed., Sept.

22, at First Baptist Church of Webster.

This fun-filled program with spirited games, handbook, songs and inspirational stories, meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday evening.

Interested parents may call Nels and Diane Koerper at 866-8608 for more information. - submitted

Bethesda Lutheran Church A Family Strong Church

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ LCMC Sunday Services: • 8:30 a.m. - Contemporary Service • 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. - Education Hour • 10:45 a.m. - Traditional Service Fall Calendar: September 12 - Sunday School Rally Day Education Hour is: Sunday School Hour, Adult Bible Study, Family Strong Classes (Nursery is provided during classes.)

Men and Women’s monthly Bible studies are available.

New Members Classes are provided.

Escape to Bethesda is on Wednesday nights Also Wednesday night: Confirmation at 4:15 p.m.

Children’s Music Class: 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. (grades 2 to 5) Dinner: 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.

Adult Bible Study following dinner Choir Practice at 7:30 p.m.

Fall Bazaar: Saturday, November 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Pictured are Miles’ sponsors Kyle Liljeberg, Curt Liljeberg and Andrew and Jodi Vollmuth. – Photo submitted

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OBITUARIES

CHURCH NEWS Eternal

Perspectives Sally Bair

Revisions After I finished the 120-page first draft of my second book, I decided to change the main character. That meant a huge change, a complete rewrite. Square one never looked so daunting to my mind. So I attended a writers conference where I had the opportunity to make a new start.

All week long I worked on the beginning scene. One short scene, that’s all. I knew that once I had it perfectly written, I could continue the new version. I revised and revised. I added, deleted, and changed words. Once home, I revised still more. I don’t know how long it will take to perfect that one scene, but I’m committed to keep revising until it happens. All good writing requires revising.

All good living requires revising, too. Trouble is, sometimes we can’t see our errors and shortcomings through the fog of our own deceptions, misconceptions or selfcenteredness.

The word “revise” means to correct, improve, update, change or amend. We all need life-correction or improvement at times. For us followers of Christ, it’s vital to seek perfection. It should be a daily discipline; in fact, it’s a biblical mandate. “Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect,” Jesus said, Matthew 5:48, after teaching that we must love our enemies.

Hebrews 6:1 tells us to “go on to perfection.” The word “perfection” here means maturity. The word “maturity” connotes a constant revision of one’s habits, emotions and actions. Yes, God blesses us with new habits, better health, emotional and spiritual soundness. But we’re told to do our part—with the help of Jesus, our Perfecter.

Romans 12:1-2 says it best. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Sometimes the correction or advice of a Christian friend or leader makes us aware of a bad habit or sin.

God’s Word, our best teacher, also shows us what we need to revise. It can be something we may not be aware of until we “see” it in the Word. It can be hard to release a bad habit. It may, as in the writing of a story, require many prayers and many revision attempts.

Lord, thank you for making us aware of our imperfections.

Give us the will and strength to revise our lives to perfection, for your glory and honor. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at www.sallybair.com.

Preston L. Gatten

Alice Marie Mavis

Preston L. Gatten, formerly of Danbury, died Sept. 2, 2010, in Sun City, Ariz., on his 94th birthday.

Preston L. Gatten was born in town of Swiss, Sept. 2, 1916, and grew up in Danbury. One of nine children, Preston joined the Civilian Conservation Corps after graduating from Webster High School in 1934, at the height of the Great Depression. The CCC made use of his typing ability and paid him $30 a month, $25 of which he sent back to his family.

In October of 1940, Preston joined the U.S. Navy. He was onboard the USS California when it was attacked and sunk in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Fortunately, he was in the flag office that Sunday morning, catching up on work before going ashore with friends. When the order to abandon ship was given, Preston dove overboard and was picked up by a motor launch which brought him safely to shore.

He served on several destroyers during the Pacific War. One was hit by a Japanese torpedo, but the torpedo was a dud and bounced harmlessly off the hull. After serving 21 years and in both World War II and the Korean War, he officially retired from the Navy on April 25, 1961.

In 1944 he married Clara Davis, formerly of Cornucopia.

During the Japanese Occupation and during the Korean War, Preston was stationed at the former Imperial Navy bases at Sasebo and Yokosuka, Japan.

One of the high points of his 20-year Navy career was a three-year posting with his family to the Naval Attache in Lisbon, Portugal in 1956.

Following his retirement from the Navy in 1961, Preston worked for 13 years as a data processing manager at Buckbee-Mears Co., in St. Paul, Minn. He retired in 1974, and he and Clara then divided their time between a rural Danbury home during summers, and warmer winters in California, Florida, Texas and Arizona. In 1979, they established a winter base in Casa Grande, Ariz., eventually making Arizona their year-round home. They moved to Sun City, Ariz., in 1989, where they continued to live until their deaths.

Preston was preceded in death by his wife, Clara, earlier this year.

He is survived by three children, Terry (Julie) Gatten, Glendale, Ariz., Aileen (Charles) Witke, Ann Arbor, Mich., Dennis (Donna) Gatten, Sun City, Ariz.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Ted (MaryLee) Gatten, Sun City, Ariz., Bob (Bernice) Gatten, Chisholm, Minn., Neil (Anna Faye) Gatten, New Brighton, Minn.; sisters, Beatrice Olson, Danbury and Ardath Gatten, Danbury; and many nieces and nephews.

Alice Marie Mavis, 96, a resident of Spooner Health System Nursing Home in Spooner, formerly of Siren died Sept. 8, 2010.

Alice was born July 7, 1914, in Chicago, Ill., to William and Lucy Tracy.

Alice grew up in Milwaukee, graduating from Bayview High School. She married George Mavis in 1934 in Milwaukee where they made their home for a number of years. During this time she worked as an administrative assistant for about 15 years at the Security Savings & Loan. In 1985, she moved to the Siren area to be closer to family. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George D. in 1961; son-in-law, Tom Wolosz; and grandson, Tom Wolosz.

She is survived by her children, Mary (Jim) Bucher of Summerfield, Fla. and Barbara Wolosz of Alisio Viejo, Calif.; her grandchildren, Scott (Cheri) Wolosz, Mark Wolosz, Tracy Bucher and Karen (Shane) Steffen; greatgrandchildren, Lucas and Genevieve Steffen; along with other relatives and friends.

A visitation was held Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren Chapel. A graveside service was held on Monday, Sept. 13, at the Arlington Park Cemetery in Milwaukee. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

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Harold Bernard Mickelson Harold Bernard Mickelson, 88, a longtime resident of Eureka Center, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, after an extended illness.

Harold was born Oct. 13, 1921, to George and Stella Mickelson on a farm near Harlan, Iowa. He moved with his parents frequently during his childhood throughout the Midwest. Harold graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1939. Upon graduation he attended Bethel Junior College in the hope of getting into the Army Air Force to learn to fly. Harold went to work at the creamery in Eureka Center the fall of 1940.

Harold was drafted into the Army in June 1942 and served at bases throughout the South before being honorably discharged after 42 months of service in January of 1946. Harold returned to work at the Eureka Creamery and began dating Hazel Swanson.

Harold and Hazel were married April 18, 1947. They started their life together in Lakeville, Minn., where Harold had a job at the creamery. After completing further training in the dairy business Harold accepted a job in Aberdeen, S.D., where their first son, Lynn, was born.

The family moved to Sioux Falls, S.D. in 1949, where Harold worked at Terrace Park Dairy. Their other two children, Alan and Lois were born during their time in Sioux Falls. In March of 1971, Harold and Hazel purchased the Dairy Queen in St. Croix Falls, and moved back to the area. They continued to own and operate the Dairy Queen until 1981. Harold and Hazel were actively involved in their church, community and family. Hazel died Sept 13, 1993.

Harold met Lorraine “Lu” Jeske and they married in May of 1995. Harold and Lu bought a retirement home in Mesquite, Nev., and hoped to split their time between Mesquite and St. Croix Falls. Lu became sick their first year in Mesquite and died Sept. 11, 2003. Harold continued to spend time at both homes. He sold his home in Mesquite in 2009 and lived at his home in Eureka Center until moving to the Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living Apartments in Hudson in April of this year.

Harold is survived by son, Lynn (Donna) Mickelson; daughter-in-law, Marietta (Paul) Kornick; daughter, Lois (David) Engbrecht; grandchildren, Chad (Kimmy) Mickelson, Tanya (Jason) Lindsey, Katie Mickelson, Tracie Mickelson, Michael Engbrecht, and Adam Engbrecht; and five great-grandchildren.

Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel; son, Alan; and wife, Lu. The funeral will be held at the Eureka Baptist Church on Friday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. Visitation will be Thursday evening at the Edling Funeral Home in St. Croix Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the donor’s favorite charity.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Avis Cookinham, 85, St. Croix Falls, died on Sept. 12, 2010, at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minn., with her loving family at her side.

Avis Shaw was born on Nov. 13, 1924, in Plankinton, S. D., to Mable (Porter) and Lowell V. Shaw. At the age of 6, Avis moved to St. Croix Falls with her family. Avis was a childhood performer/acrobatic dancer beginning at 6 years of age, she performed at many local fairs and also the Corn Palace in Mitchell, S. D. Later in life she performed many times for the USO in Washington, D.C. She attended schools in St. Croix Falls and graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1942. After her education she moved to Washington, D.C., where she met and married Dalton E.Y. Cookinham Jr. in June of 1945.

The couple made their home in Littleton, Mass.

While residing in Littleton, she worked as a school secretary. She was an avid roller skater and often times could be found roller-skating through the halls of the school. She was also a founding member of the New England Country and Western Two-Steppers.

After her retirement, Avis moved back to St. Croix Falls.

She worked as a volunteer at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center for 20 years. She enjoyed living in St. Croix Falls, and that is where she made her home until the time she died. She also enjoyed the jitterbug, waltzing, golfing, Cribbage and gardening.

Avis greeted everyone with a hug and a smile.

Avis is survived by her children: Carol (Clifford) Heighes, Rochester, N. H., Cheryl Cookinham, Boston, Mass., Theodore (Nora) Cookinham, Olmito, Texas; grandchildren, Eric (Diane) Brayman, Jennifer Grafing, Holly (Steve) McNiel, Cindy (Larry) Harrison, Kristy Heighes, Clifford Heighes; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Samuel, Brenden, Ronan and Toni; great-great-grandchild, Kiera; nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mable and Lowell Shaw; husband, Dalton E.Y. Cookinham Jr.; sister, Jean Volrath; and brother, Gerald Shaw.

Funeral services for Avis were held at the United Methodist Church, St. Croix Falls, on Wednesday, Sept.

15, 2010, with Pastor Mike Weaver officiating. Music was provided by Myrna Weston.To express online condolences, please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home, Centuria, was entrusted with arrangements.

Elsie V. Cahow Elsie V. Cahow, 86, Clear Lake, died Sept. 8, 2010, at the Willow Ridge Health Care Center, Amery.

Elsie Verona Cahow was born in Minneapolis, Minn., March 11, 1924, the daughter of Martin and Nellie Carlson. She grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from South High School in 1942. After graduation, Elsie worked as a secretary for several years before she married William J. Cahow on April 23, 1949, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Together they lived and worked in Edina, Minn., and also raised two children, Sandra and Clifford.

In 1957 they moved to St. Louis Park, Minn., and were active members of Westwood Lutheran Church. In addition to taking care of her family, Elsie worked for a short time as a secretary for the Division of Employment in St. Paul, Minn. In 1973, Elsie and Bill moved to Clear Lake where they were active members of the United Covenant Church. Elsie was also active in the Clear Lake VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing the piano, cooking, playing cards and socializing with her family and friends. Elsie had been a resident of Willow Ridge Health Care Center, Amery, since 2004.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Cahow; parents, Martin and Nellie Carlson; and her sister, Ruth Martin.

Elsie is survived by daughter, Sandra (Gary) Porter, Annandale, Minn.; son, Clifford Cahow, Eden Prairie, Minn.; grandchildren, William Porter, Andover, Minn., Terri (Steve) Heimbigner, Farmington, Minn., Lynda (Arlinnton) Flores, Balsam Lake, Elizabeth Porter, Burnsville, Minn.; great-grandchild, Paige Porter, Andover, Minn.; brothers-in-law, Raymond Cahow, Hyattsville, Md., Harold (Marce) Cahow, Minneapolis, Adam (Judy) Cahow, Eau Claire, Doug (Virginia) Cahow, Clear Lake; sister-in-law, Dorothy Cahow, Mich.; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services were at the United Covenant Church, Clear Lake, Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, with the Rev. Richard Theilen officiating. Music was provided by Margaret Peterson, Terri Heimbigner, Lynda Flores and Elizabeth Porter. Casket bearers were Sandra Porter, Clifford Cahow, William Porter, Terri Heimbigner, Elizabeth Porter and Lynda Flores. Interment was at the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home, Clear Lake was entrusted with arrangements.

Mary F. Carlson

Jimmy Alan Walz

Mary F. Carlson, 67, Trade Lake, died Sept. 9, 2010, at her home.

Mary was born on Nov. 29, 1942, in Rush City, Minn., to Louis and Nora Hansen. Mary graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1961. She married George Carlson on April 14, 1962, at the Trade River Evangelical Free Church.

They owned and operated the House of Music in Rice Lake for several years before retiring.

Mary enjoyed playing the piano and spending time in her garden. She also took time to enjoy baking, traveling, sewing and doing crafts.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother.

Mary is survived by her husband, George; her children, Bev (Dan) Dahlberg and Kenneth (Wendy) Carlson; grandchildren, Nicole Davis, Ben Davis, Lucy Dahlberg, Josh (Khristeen) Carlson, Matt Carlson, Becky Carlson; step-grandchildren, Sarah (Brian) Dunlavy, Nyssa Dahlberg, Nathan Dahlberg; great-grandchildren Conner and Carter Carlson; brothers, Pete (Lois) Hansen, Dave (Sue) Hansen, Mike (April) Hansen; sisters, Elizabeth (Dale) Tyberg, Jean (Dave) Francis; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation was Sept. 14, 2010, at Trade River Evangelical Free Church. Memorial service was held Sept. 15, at Trade River Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Dale VanDeusen officiating. Music was provided by pianist Robert Nelson. Interment will be held at Trade River Cemetery.

Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at www.swedbergtaylor.com.

Jimmy Alan Walz, 59, Amery, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center after a tough battle with cancer.

He was born Nov. 20, 1950, in Wichita, Kan., to Raymond and Helen Walz. He served in the United States Army from Aug. 22, 1968, to April 2, 1970, and fought in Vietnam. He was married to Cherokee Johnson and had two children, Waylon Walz and Angela Sherman. Jimmy was then united in marriage to Lori Shonts on April 25, 1998, with whom he spent the remainder of his happy years with.

He was an auto mechanic for most of his life and loved hunting, fishing, being outdoors and fixing and building computers for people. Jimmy and Lori spent three years selling different kinds of things at a flea market.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Lori; daughters, Mary Christine and Angela Sherman; son, Waylon; Lori’s children, Rebecca Levesque, Marvin Deere and Irene Deere; sister, Betty (Paul) Wolfe; two brothers, Johnny (Janet) Walz and Clancy (Annette) Walz; 13 grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Sept. 14 at the Congregational Church in Amery with Pastor Barry Schaefer officiating.

Condolences may be left at www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home, Amery, was entrusted with arrangements.

Mary K.P. “Molly” Brown Mary K.P. “Molly’ Brown, 89, Osceola, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Molly was born June 8, 1921, in St. Paul, Minn., to Walter and Cecile Priedeman. She graduated from Summit School and Wheaton College in Morton, Mass., with a major in art. In 1950, she was united in marriage to Robert C. Brown of St. Paul, Minn. In 1951, Bob and Molly moved to Osceola and built their home north of town on the bluffs of the St. Croix River. Both of them cherished the serene, peaceful and wondrous country setting.

As they began their lifelong adventure, both of them were passionate with flying aircraft. They became business partners and created Champion Aircraft Corporate in Osceola. It turned out to be a major effort and a successful one, as Champions were marketed and sold worldwide. Molly was herself a private pilot.

Her lifelong interests and passions included spending her summers on the family’s working ranch in Montana all of the shooting sports, competing in skeet and trapshooting. Molly attained championship status, so good that Bob jokingly referred to himself as her shell and gun bearer. Molly was also a golfer, playing and competing in Twin Cities area tournaments. She played tennis also.

Molly and Bob were both avid hunters, game and land conservationists. Molly was active in her community as a member of the Osceola Business Association and a founding member of the Osceola Ambulance Association Board.

Molly was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Cecile; her husband, Robert C. Brown Sr.; and brother. William Priedeman of New Haven, Minn.

She is survived by her sons, Robert C. “RC” Brown Jr. and Patrick Brown; and granddaughter, Bianca Brown; and many friends.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m., at the Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Private interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Osceola Area Ambulance.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

Ronald F. King Ronald F. King, 70, Webster, died Sept. 11, 2010.

Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 17, from 5-8 p.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Saturday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m., with visitation 10-11 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Webster.

A full obituary will follow at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

William “Bill” Sando William “Bill” Sando, 68, Spooner, died on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on Dec. 7, 1941, at Hayward, to Christ and Verna (Claude) Sando. He grew up in Hayward and graduated from Hayward High School in 1959. He moved to Manitowoc in 1959 and worked for Manitowoc Landscaping until 1968. He joined the National Guard in 1957 and served with the Wisconsin 32nd Division during the Berlin Crisis in Fort Lewis, Wash. In 1968, he moved to Spooner and was employed by Gilbert Durand and the late Richard Durand Construction. He worked nine years at the Spooner Co-op Creamery and later started a business of his own, which was Spooner Landscaping, that he owned until his death.

Bill is survived by his daughters, Jill (Bill) Blain and Julie (Steve) Malchow, both of Eau Claire; sons, Jack (Denise) Sando, Grantsburg, and Jeff (Denise) Sando, Spooner; grandchildren, Trevor and Trent Rothstein, Justin, Derek, Dana, Jace, Jesi and Eve Sando and Beau Malchow; great-grandchild, Payton Sando; his mother, Verna Sando of Hayward; sisters, Barbara Kramer of Bowling Green, Ky., Peggy (Harold) Johnson of Hayward, Linda (John) Swanson of Hayward, Karen Cook of Hayward and Sheryl of Kenosha; brother, Roger (Connie ) Sando of Beloit; former wife, Virginia Sando of Spooner; special friend, Penny Stake of Shell Lake and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Christ Sando; brother, Jack Eugene Sando; niece, Kathy Kramer and nephew, Jason Cook.

Bill enjoyed many years of deer hunting at the cabin in Barnes and also of ice fishing. He loved his job of landscaping, working with a lot of the contractors, businesses and the many people in the area.

Funeral services for William “Bill” Sando were held Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Brent Berkesch officiating. Special music was by Bruce Buchmann, soloist. Casket bearers were Trevor and Trent Rothstein, Justin, Derek and Dana Sando and Larry Thompson. Honorary bearers were Eve, Jace and Jesi Sando. Interment was in the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Wisconsin Military Honors Program.

Online condolences may be offered at www.dahlfh.com.

The Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS

Make a commitment before making a move Question: I’ve been dating the same guy for a year, and he’s wonderful.

We’re not ready to get married yet, but we’re talking about moving in together.

My very traditional parents don’t approve. What do you think?

Jim: Listen to your parents, and don’t move in together until after you’ve tied the knot. This isn’t about being “old-fashioned.” Social science research indicates that couples who live together prior to marriage are much more likely to get divorced than those who don’t. You and your boyfriend might think that moving in together will help you build a stronger foundation for marriage later. But you’ll actually be increasing your chances of ending up in divorce court.

This all has to do with the concept of commitment, which is essential to any marriage. The two of you may be very much in love, but the plain truth is that nothing is set in stone. There is no engagement, no ring, no public profession of your lifelong love. Without these things in place, your living together will mimic marriage in some respects, but it will lack that critical element of commitment.

Jim Daly

Focus on the Family

Juli Slattery

Generally speaking, men tend to take relationships less seriously – and view them as temporary – when marriage vows are not involved. All too often, the woman in a cohabiting relationship ends up getting hurt when the man moves out and moves on. Professor George Akerlof at the University of California-Berkeley put it this way: “Men settle down when they get married. If they fail to get married, they fail to settle down.”

Maybe this is true of your boyfriend, and maybe not. The point is that you both need to continue dating and decide whether you’ll ever be ready to get married to one another. If and when that happens, you’ll have the rest of your lives to spend together under the same roof.

••• Question: But we’re already committed to each other. Is living together really a “death sentence” for the relationship?

Juli: An increasingly common form of “family” in the United States today is a

Awana begins

man and woman living together without a wedding ring. So, you are certainly not alone in your consideration of living with your boyfriend as a step toward or even around marriage. In fact, over 50 percent of marriages today are preceded by cohabitation.

But remember that just because something is common, doesn’t mean it’s the best for you. An awful lot of people have cancer, too!

Jim hit the nail on the head here: When you really think about it, cohabitation is giving guys intimacy on their terms.

Throughout history, women have naturally longed for the security of a consistent, committed relationship in which to make a home and raise children. Men have been more prone to seek companionship and sexual fulfillment without the responsibilities and limitations that come with marriage. By moving in with your boyfriend, you are taking away any incentive he may have to grow up and make a lifelong commitment to you.

Don’t buy the line that living together before marriage will be a good trial run.

As Jim noted, cohabiting couples are much more likely to end up divorced.

They’re also more likely to experience depression, poverty, infidelity and domestic violence.

I know your parents sound old-fashioned and traditional to you, but some

traditions persist because they actually work. Marriage is one of them. I’d encourage you not to compromise on this one. If this relationship has the potential to go the distance, don‘t saddle it with the burdens that come with cohabitation.

And if this guy is worthy of committing your life to, he’s worth the wait – and so are you!

••• 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 2010 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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Baptism at New Hope Lutheran

FREDERIC – Awanas will be starting a new season beginning Wednesday evening, Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m., at the Trade Lake Baptist Church, 20750 CTH Z, Frederic (seven miles west on Hwy. 48). There will be registration, hot dogs and games the first night.

They will be starting a new program for 2- and 3-yearolds called Puggles. Awanas is for 2-year-olds through sixth-graders. It is a fun-filled time with Bible stories, games and Bible verse memorization. The church also has a junior high and high school youth group during that hour.

Pastor Andy McDaniel leads an adult Bible study every Wednesay at the same time, so there is something for everyone in the family and runs only one hour.

If you have any questions, call Michelle, 715-497-5147.

Everyone is welcome. - submitted

Dr. Emory Johnson, pastor of New Hope Lutheran Church, officiates over the baptism of little Evan Brandon Taylor on Sunday, Sept. 12.

Holding Evan is his mother, Michelle, and father, Ryan, on the right.

Sponsors Colleen and Matt Johnson and children gather in attendance. - Photo by Wayne Anderson

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

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

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

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

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

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

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

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.

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

WEBSTER

ALPHA

CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES

BASS LAKE LUMBER

Complete Lumber & Building Supplies

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

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

Duane Lindh

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475

HAULING

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

LUCK VAN METER’S MEATS

Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making • Ham & 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

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

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

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP 1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Clif Gipp, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 • 715-689-2467

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

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

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

Churches 9/10

FREDERIC

Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service - Cold Weather Starts Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days 715-866-8364 Eves.

CUSHING CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

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

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CHURCH ChurchDIRECTORY Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

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

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY

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

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 715-483-1357 and 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.; Pastor Matt Faarem Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

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

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. School 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Worship - 9:30 a.m.

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

Pastor Mark Richardson, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Contemporary Serv. 8:30 a.m.; Adult Ed & Sunday School 9:40 a.m.; Sunday Traditional Service 10:45 a.m.;

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; 715-472-8153, Office/Kit. - 715-472-2535 Exploring Prayer 8:45 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Fellowship 11:30 a.m.

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 Communion 1st Sun.; Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Worship 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

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

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Interim Pastor Julie Brenden 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 - 10:45 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Worship Serv. 10 a.m.; Sun. School. 9 p.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

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

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Sun. Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Mon. Wor. Serv. 6:30 p.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:15 a.m. Worship

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

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

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

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

Pastor Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10:45 a.m., Wed. 5:45 p.m. (SeptMay), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) Sat. 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 1

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

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

404 Wis. Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat., 3:30 p.m. or by appt.

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Courtney Young Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sunday Worship - 9 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 - LUCK 1614 CTH, North Luck Office Ph.715-472-2605; Dial-A-Devotion 715-472-2345 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA 300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship at 9 a.m.; Fellowship Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship following service

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson and Roger Kampstra Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

ASSEMBLY

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

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

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

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

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

EVANGELICAL

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 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

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

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE Pastor Gary Tonn Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

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

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father Daniel Bodin 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

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EVANGELICAL

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

ST. ANNE PARISH

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

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 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

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Worship Service - 9 a.m.; Sunday School-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship 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 Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Assoc. Pastor of Family Ministries 1st Sunday Service: 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursury available; Sun. School for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. School for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center 2nd Sunday Service: 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.; Nursery available; Children’s church ages 3-4

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Steve Ward Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.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.

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

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

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

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TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8:15 a.m., Thurs. 11:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

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.

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Wed. 5 p.m. (Summer), Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

PRESBYTERIAN

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

Nursery and children church 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.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Interim Pastor Julie Brenden 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

ASSEMBLY

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

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.

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-294-2243 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m.

Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Interim Pastor Ken Hyatt; Youth Pastor Jerry Scheumann Sun. School - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN hcomm.org 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 Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are”

Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com, 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. - Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY

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 Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

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

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

(No child care available) Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

“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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Immaculate Conception Fall Festival

Four-year-old Noelle Doornink was caught with cupcake on her face at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Fall Festival last Sunday.

Eye on the pie – Andrew Lewis had is eye on a piece of pie for dessert after having dinner at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Fall Festival in Grantsburg Sunday afternoon.

- Photos by Priscilla Bauer RIGHT: Gene Gronlund had no trouble keeping the beat as he treated his audience to the unique sound of his favorite instruments, the spoons, at the Grantsburg Catholic Church Fall Festival Sunday afternoon.

Paul Lewis and his dad, Gordy, “hammed it up” as they helped serve dinner at Sunday’s fall festival dinner at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grantsburg.

RIGHT: Mike Myers was the man with the money at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Fall Festival.

Myers greeted guests with a smile and an invitation to buy raffle tickets for cash prizes during the annual event held in Grantsburg Sunday, Sept.

12.

Military Vehicle Preservation Association Military Show With blue skies intermixed with billowing white clouds and an occasional rain shower, the Military Vehicle Preservation Association Military Show at Trego this past weekend was a busy place, a living history, not to glorify war and the horrors of war but to remember those who served to protect our rights.

— Photos by Larry Samson

Dave Schmidt of Spooner is the pilot of the T-6 trainer airplane.

The plane was used in the 1940s to train pilots for the war. Some of the airmen went on to fly the fighters while others flew bombers and transports.

A view of the Warbirds North Airfield and the Military Vehicle Preservation Association Military Show from an L19 observation and Forward Air Control plane. The two-day show started Friday, Sept. 10, and is one of the largest military vehicle gatherings in the Midwest.

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Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

Coming events Photo by Gary King

SEPTEMBER

• Class of 1950 60th Class Reunion at the Dalles House, 4 p.m., 715-294-3487 or 715-483-9903.

THURS. & FRI./16 & 17

FRI.-SUN./24-26

• Community blood drive at St. Luke’s Church. Thurs.

1-7 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-327-5642, 715-327-8951.

• Autumn Fest Art Fair at the Overlook, Sat.; Chili Contest at the Overlook, Sun. noon-2 p.m., 715-483-3580, www.thrivelocal.org.

St. Croix Falls

Frederic

THURSDAY/16

FRIDAY/24

Luck

Frederic

• American Legion & Auxiliary 255 meeting at the village hall, 7 p.m.

• St. Luke United Methodist Church is having their annual Swiss Steak Dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

Siren

• Fall Chamber of Commerce Membership Lunch and Meeting at St. Croix River Visitors Center, noon, 715-4833580, www.fallschamber.org.

• Fish fry at Burnett Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715349-5923.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

FRI. & SAT./17 & 18

• Bingo at the community center, 6-9 p.m.

Luck

SATURDAY/25

• Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., 715-472-2152 ext. 103, amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us.

Eureka Center

• Oktoberfest & Car Meet at farmers market, 10 a.m.5 p.m., townofeureka.org, 715-825-6610.

FRIDAY/17

Milltown

Amery

• Annual bazaar at Milltown Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.1:30 p.m.

• Thrift sale and BBQ at First Baptist Church. Thrift sale 8 a.m.-7 p.m. BBQ chicken dinner 4-7 p.m.

Osceola

Balsam Lake

• Free small-business counseling at the government center, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 715-485-8600.

Milltown

• Duathlon, www.osceolaDuathlon.com.

This Tragopogon dubius, commonly known as a Goat’s Beard was captured on digital filim

by Dale Anderson. - Photo submitted

• United VFW Post 6856 fish fry, at 4:30 p.m. - ?

Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715349-5923.

Webster

• Orange Cemetery annual meeting at Orange School, 10 a.m.

SAT. & SUN./18 & 19 St. Croix Falls

• Harvest Festival at Chateau St. Croix Winery, 715-4832556, www.chateaustcroix.com.

SATURDAY/18 Amery

• Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace music to perform at Soo Line Park, 2 p.m., www.fbcamery.org or www.matthewsmith.us.

• Fall Festival at Congregational Church, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Balsam Lake

• Youth .22 shoot at the rifle range. Sign up at 10:30 a.m., starts at noon, 715-857-5873.

• Garage and bake sale at East Balsam Baptist Church, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Clam Falls

• Lutheran church harvest supper, 3-7 p.m.

Dairyland

• Fire dept. & first responders chicken feed at Cozy Corner, noon-gone, 715-244-3041.

Frederic

• Ruby’s Pantry at the bus garage. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m. www.rubyspantry.org, 310-629-7400.

Grantsburg

• Fall conference at Crex Meadows, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 715463-2739.

• Burnett County Whitetails Unlimited Banquet at the Legion hall. Social 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., 715-6892233, 715-463-2587.

• Rare species of the Barrens Conference at Crex, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 715-463-2739, info at crexmeadows.org.

• Turkey shoot at Grantsburg Rod & Gun Club, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., www.grantsburggunclub.com.

• Grantoberfest; pancake breakfast 7-10 a.m. at the community center; activities 10 a.m-5 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Music all day, www.grantoberfest.com, 715-4635988.

MONDAY/20

Siren

• Walk for the Animals fundraiser, 1 p.m. at Veterans Park, open house at humane society shelter 3-5 p.m., 715-866-4096. Taste of Siren, 6-9 p.m., Lakeview Events Center, 715-349-8399.

Webster

Amery

• Potluck at the senior center, games and raffle after. 11:30 a.m. set up, eat at noon.

Balsam Lake

• River Road Ramble fall sale at the United Methodist Church, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Rep. Hraychuck hosted listening session on veterans issues, 888-529-0028.

• Rachel’s Challenge presentation at Unity school, 6:30 p.m., 715-825-2131, ext. 2170.

Siren

Wolf Creek

SUNDAY/26 Centuria

Luck

• After 5 Women’s Club at Siren Assembly of God fellowship hall, 6:30 p.m., 715-556-0081.

Milltown

Amery

• Harlem Ambassadors vs. Habitat for Humanity’s Wild Things, in the high school gym, 3 p.m., 715-472-6080.

Clam Falls

• Fall Bridal Fair at Crex Convention Center, noon-5 p.m., 888-825-2243.

• FFA Alumni classic tractor pull. Registration 10 a.m., start noon, 715-557-0973.

• Charity motorcycle run leaves Edgetown at noon, 715825-3303.

Osceola

• St. Croix ArtBarn’s sixth-annual bluegrass festival, 7 p.m., 715-294-2787, www.stcroixartbarn.com.

• Community Homestead’s Open Day 3 miles south of Osceola on 35, west on 55th Ave., south on 280th, 2-6 p.m., 715-294-3038, www.communityhomestead.org.

TUESDAY/21 • Sjoland Lodge 5-635, Sons of Norway will meet at First Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.

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

Webster

• Monthly senior meeting at the center, 12:30 p.m., 715656-3583.

Siren

WEDNESDAY/22

St. Croix Falls

• Unity Eagle Booster Club Meeting in the elementary conference room, 6:30 p.m.

• Spaghetti dinner and raffle for Burnett Community Library at the Moose Lodge, 5-7 p.m., 715-866-7697.

• Annual St. Croix Falls United Methodist Church Harvest Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

SUNDAY/19 Cushing

• Polk service at First Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Breakfast at the American Legion, 8 a.m.-noon.

Moose Lodge donation

Balsam Lake

THURSDAY/23

Frederic

Grantsburg

MONDAY/27 Amery

• The German Club will meet at the senior center, 1:30 p.m., 715-268-8706.

Balsam Lake

• Adult/AED CPR class at the Red Cross office. Must preregister.

5:30-9:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org/training.

Luck

Siren

• Danish Brotherhood meeting at Oakwood Inn, 5 p.m.

Note new date!

St. Croix Falls

• Lakeview Medical Center Hospice care volunteer training starts, 715-263-6255.

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., distribution 5-6:30 p.m.

• SCRMC Foundation fundraiser at Trollhaugen, 6 p.m., 715-483-0578.

Rice Lake

Double the luck If a four-leaf clover is considered lucky, then how lucky is it to find a five-leaf clover? Jim Wikstrom of Frederic stumbled on a pair of five-leaf clovers recently near Frederic.

– Photo by Marty Seeger

Cindy Ambelang, manager of the Lewis VFW Hideaway, presented $1,000 to Dave Goranson, senior past governor of the Burnett County Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1194, Tuesday, Sept. 14. These funds were raised through various Hideaway activities and will be used by the Moose for lodge charities, scholarships and improvements. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

• Fristad Lutheran Church Fall Dinner, worship 9:30 a.m., dinner 11 a.m.-1 p.m.