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Police chief resigns at BL

Gehrman gives verbal notice after criticism from Commercial Club PAGE 3

Who is this man?

Hint: It’s not David Letterman Page 2

Shedding light on the health care crisis

Fa s hi o n ab l y gr ee n

Obey lends thoughts to forum at SCFalls PAGE 14

Man charged with attempted homicide

Arrested in Minnesota PAGE 3

Maple syrup season offificcially begins in Luck Page 24

Gableman felt uneasy about campaign ad

Faces disciplinary action by commission PAGE 3

Classic rides Currents Page 19

SPORTS

Supervisor questions salary process

County administrator is employee of NWRPC PAGE 12

County to negotiate for property near fairgrounds PAGE 4

Siren’s stellar season comes to an end See SPORTS Inside this section

Tribe’s Beloit Casino Project wins round in court PAGE 12

Little Miss Siren Ellyn Lindquist (center) and princesses Asia Belisle (L) and Maddy Nichols (R), made a fashion statement at the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Siren last Saturday. More photos inside this section. - Photo by Gary King

R os al i e K i t tl e s o n t o b e h o n o re d Event is Tuesday at Balsam Lake

BALSAM LAKE - March is Women’s History Month, and Rosalie Kittleson of rural Amery has been chosen to receive the seventh-annual award given out by the Polk County Historical Society for her contribution in preserving Polk County’s history.

Kittleson has made a forever difference in Polk County’s environment, education, and history. It’s hard to think of anyone else who has impacted so many lives in so short a time. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio, but has lived in and traveled in many places, including three years to Japan and three trips to Mexico, delivering eyeglasses for the Lions Club.

Kittleson came to this area in 1980 when she and husband Darrell joined their families that spring. Making friends comes easy to Kittleson, and working a variety of jobs through the years has brought her into contact with many interesting people.

Kittleson was working as a teacher’s aide in the special-education department at St. Croix Falls when she made a call to the county and asked if there was a project that her students, four handicapped first-grade children, could be involved in.

Polk County did have a needy project – the D.D. Kennedy Park. Violet Kennedy’s dream of preserving the Kennedy farm and mill for a park and recreational area became a reality largely due to Rosalie and Darrell Kittleson’s leadership.

Kittlesonenlisted students, Scouts, 4-H members, sportsmen, financial institutions, the extension agency and the com-

Rosalie Kittleson will be honored Tuesday, March 24, for her contributions in a program sponsored by the Polk County Historical Society. – Special photo munity to make the D.D. Environmental Nature Center a prime natural, historical, recreational and educational park for everyone to enjoy.

Working with Violet Kennedy and others connected with the park, Kittleson continued to learn about the history of the area, and when there was an opportunity to explore it further with the job of museum director for the Polk County Historical Society, she and Darrell applied and were hired. They are a team and together they have cared for the museum and also headed the Polk

See Kittleson, page 2

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Local chiropractor Dr. Steven Bont (center photo) had a brush with fame last week when his photo was shown on “The Late Show with David Letterman” as part of a segment called Guys Who Look Like Dave. - cbs.com

Dr. Bont makes the Letterman show

by Gary King ST. CROIX FALLS/NEW YORK CITY It was more like 15 seconds rather than the proverbial 15 minutes of fame, but nevertheless, Dr. Steve Bont of St. Croix Falls, had his photo shown to millions of viewers watching a recent episode of “The Late Show with David Letterman,” in a segment called Guys Who Look Like Dave.

Letterman explained to his audience that the segment was a spinoff of the popular Small Town News feature which highlights odd and funny items from

newspapers across the nation. His staff, he said, had culled photos from smalltown papers of people who look like him.

“This is a good one,” Letterman said, holding up a copy of photo of Dr. Bont from an article by Todd Beckman that appeared last summer in the Sentinel and Sun, local papers owned by the same company in Minnesota.

“See, kind of .. what do you think?”

Letterman said while pointing to the photo, the audience laughing. “I like the tie - that could be me..and the glasses ..

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and there’s something wrong with his hair like there’s something wrong with my hair.”

“Other than that, a much better looking man than I am,” Letterman said.

Bont, who owns chiroprachtic clinics in St. Croix Falls and Grantsburg, said he had no idea the photo was going to be used on the show.

“I wasn’t watching, but I had hundreds of people calling me to tell me they saw it, everyone from my parents in Florida to my sister in Michigan, who was watching TV and saw her brother.”

Bont said he doesn’t think he looks like Letterman.

“No one has ever told me that before now, but in that photo, I do. I took a look at it (show) on the Internet and it was pretty cute.”

The show aired March 10 and can be seen in its entirety on the Internet at www.cbs.com/late_show/video.

“Funny thing about it is my wife has always said she thought Letterman was homely, so I’ve had to razz her about that now,” Bont said. - Priscilla Bauer contributed to this story

No, this isn’t a local lake, but the biggest of the Great Lakes - Superior - this past weekend. Leader reporter Gregg Westigard and his wife, Marianne, of Luck, visited one of their favorite shorelines as warmer weather contributed to the breaking up of ice. - Photos by Gregg Westigard

Kittleson/ from page 1

County Sesquicentennial held at the county fairgrounds in 2003.

School tours, author’s days, music and art on the lawn, history woman of the year, and style shows are some of the programs that Kittleson has coordinated for the benefit of the museum. The improvements in the Victorian garden are enjoyed by all who pass by. The new sidewalk makes it safer for walking, and the limestone wall has been repaired. Under Kittleson’s direction many improvements have been completed in the museum. The roof was repaired, slate shingles replaced and exterior trim repaired and painted, preserving the building for many decades to come.

An elevator addition to the museum has been a goal of the society for many years, and the proceeds from the 150th county birthday celebration gave a big boost to the hope of an addition being a reality. The Kittlesons headed up many fundraisers including auctions, dances, and food sales and gave many hours of labor to raise funds. Because of the fundraising, labor, and grant writing, the Polk County Museum has the three-floor addition.

The public is invited to honor Rosalie Kittleson next Tuesday, March 24, at the community room of the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake. Kittleson’s husband, Darrell, will be speaking on the history of the D.D. Kennedy Park. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and refreshments will be served after. – with submitted information

Briefly The sighting of a mountain lion in Burnett County two weeks ago - the first such sighting in 100 years - has created a hot topic for area residents, many of whom are wondering about the current location of the animal. Some wildlife officials have speculated the animal headed west - towards Minnesota - but no tracks have been found to verify that claim.

••• BALSAM LAKE The Citizen Openness Advocates of the Year Award honoree is James Drabek. This Balsam Lake-area building contractor was upset that the Polk County Board repeatedly met in secret to discuss the sale of a nursing home. And so he filed a complaint and successfully assumed the role of citizen prosecutor. The board claimed secrecy was justified because the issue was contentious. Late last year a judge disagreed, finding the board guilty of multiple violations of the open meetings law.

As part of national Sunshine Week, March 15-21, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council is bestowing its third annual Opee Awards in recognition of people ad institutions that have had an impact on open government in Wisconsin during the last year. - submitted ••• LUCK - John Koblas, author of over 500 short stories, articles and poems published worldwide, will be appearing at the Luck Library, Saturday, March 21, at 2 p.m. Koblas has been called “one of the most dynamic, interesting and prolific writers in the outlaw genre” and is the foremost authority on the James-Younger Gang’s exploits in Minnesota. He also has extensively researched the Ma Barker gang and its exploits in Polk and Burnett counties. Among his other biographical works are six books on the lives of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sinclair Lewis. He has been a featured guest on national television shows including “Good Morning America” and “CBS Sunday Morning.” – with submitted information ••• SIREN – The Siren High School Play, scheduled for March 27, 28 and 29, has been cancelled due to lack of participation. - submitted ••• In the letter to the editor from Deb Johnson, she accidentally listed the hours for the Grantsburg Food Panty as open Mondays and Thursdays from 9 - 11 a.m.

It should have been Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 – 11 a.m. - submitted

Balsam Lake police chief resigns

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — Balsam Lake Police Chief Sheryl Gehrman tendered a verbal resignation by phone last Wednesday, said village President Guy Williams and Geno D’Agostino, chair of the public protection committee.

The resignation came after strong criticism from the Balsam Lake Community Club and a member of the village board.

Gehrman has come under fire several times in the past, the most recent issue stemming from the community club’s Jan. 31 Winter Fest.

Concerns and criticisms were raised at the March 2 meeting of the village board, and a special meeting was held March 9 to allow public comments. Gehrman read a statement at that time indicating that she held the community club in high regard and that she has never intended to disrupt the club or its events.

Gehrman turned in her keys Friday, March 13, and picked up her last check, said Williams.

The village board had scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, March 24, to discuss a liquor license for the grocery store, said Williams. A closed session will be added to that meeting to allow discussion on options for police protection.

These options include contracting with the county and cooperating with other municipalities.

Man charged with attempted homicide MILLTOWN– A criminal complaint filed in Polk County names Joseph L. Locke, 46, Milltown, as the defendant being charged with attempted firstdegree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, attempted firstdegree sexual assault use of a dangerous weapon, strangulation, suffocation use of a dangerous weapon, and false imprisonment use of a dangerous weapon.

The alleged incident took place March 6, in the village of Milltown. A female victim was in the laundry room of her apartment at about 9 p.m.

According to the victim’s statement in the criminal complaint, Locke confronted the female who left the laundry room and headed toward her apartment. Locke was reported to have followed her and entered her apartment before she could close the door.

The victim stated that once inside the apartment Locke told her if he couldn’t have her, “No one could.” The female reported she saw a gun in Locke’s front waistband, a large knife on his right side and a smaller knife on his left side.

Locke told her everything “would end tonight” and she would only hear one shot, according to the complaint.

Locke then reportedly pushed the female down, undressed himself and told the female he was going to rape her. He allegedly removed her clothing and the female said she told Locke, “No” and began to fight against him.

According to the victim, there was no penetration, but she stated during the struggle, Locke was attempting to strangle her by putting his hands around her neck and pushing down on her face with a pillow attempting to suffocate her. The female stated that Locke also tried to snap her neck by twisting her head and jaw several times with quick jerks.

The female reported that she pretended everything was OK to get Locke to gain her trust so she could leave the apartment. After a period of time, she convinced Locke she needed aspirin for a migraine. As the two left the apartment, according to the complaint, the female ran to another apartment door, knocked on it and was let in. The door was locked and Locke was told he could not come in. The apartment resident then called the police. According to Sheriff Tim Moore, 17 officers, including himself, were dispatched to look for Locke for four hours, concluding he had left the scene.

Court records show a warrant was issued and Locke was arrested and in custody March 13 in Ramsey County, Minn.- with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

“Mama D” dies at age 94

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Gableman felt uneasy about TV ad

MADISON - Former Burnett County Circuit Court Judge and now State Supreme Court Judge Michael Gableman felt uneasy about a TV ad that attacked his opponent in the race for Supreme Court but eventually gave his approval to run it, according to the Associated Press.

Gableman’s conduct is under investigation by the Wisconsin Judicial Commission, which alleges he willfully violated an ethics code by knowingly misrepresenting facts about an opponent.

A three-judge panel has heard facts gathered by the commission and now plans to hear Gableman’s side of the story.

Commission Executive Director James Alexander told Associated Press that he learned Gableman was unhappy with the “tone of the ad” and delayed its release for a week while he

considered revisions. But ultimately, he put it on TV with no changes.

The ad showed his opponent, Louis Butler, the state’s first black justice, next to a mug shot of black convicted rapist Reuben Lee Mitchell. A voice states “Butler found a loophole.

Mitchell went on to molest another child.”

Facts of that case do not support that statement, according to the commission.

Gableman is expected to testify before the panel in coming weeks. The panel will then recommend to the Supreme Court what discipline, if any, he should face.

Gableman’s attorney, James Bopp Jr., said his client made “every possible effort” to confirm the validity of the ad and ultimately determined and believed that it was valid. - with information from Associated Press

Future of pool discussed

Home schooling, open enrollment numbers out

by Gregg Westigard FREDERIC – The Frederic School Board started a discussion on the future of the district at its monthly meeting Monday, March 16. The board also heard a report on a meeting with Frederic Village officials on plans for a new community pool. And new numbers were released on the number of students choosing home schooling and open enrollment options.

“Where do we want the school to go in the future,” school board President Scott Nelson asked as he started the dialogue on district planning.

“Consolidation is being talked about.

We need to start talking with other districts about sharing options. We need to look at what is best for the kids.”

Shari Matz said that the neighboring Luck district was against the idea of merging for a long time but that might be different with enrollments down.

Administrator Jerry Tischer added that while Luck once had a flat “no” to the idea, the district is more responsive now.

Board members talked about exploring more cooperation among the districts. Terry Taylor said that this cooperation could lead to more course offerings and a big gain for specialty courses.

“It’s not a loss of identity,” Nelson said, “it’s looking out for our future.

We need to get ideas going. We might get stranded if we don’t get involved.”

Pool “The village wants the district involved in a new pool,” Nelson told the other board members. “The village would like us a silent partner, helping obtain funding and being involved in some ways.”

Nelson and Tischer were relaying the result of several meetings with village officials. A private group, Friends of the Pool, is raising money and support for a community pool to replace the old pool that has been closed.

“The village knows that the school does not want to operate the pool,” Tischer said. He said that the talk was about what role the district will play in the operations.

“It will be a community pool, not a school pool,” Nelson said. He added that no site has been chosen and he has no idea where the pool might be built.

An agreement on the district’s involvement would come to the board at a future date.

TWIN CITIES - Giovanna D’Agostino, better known as “Mama D,” died early Tuesday morning, March 17, of heart failure at the age of 94.

According to an obituary in twincities.com, Mama D “fed a generation of University of Minnesota students, Tony Bennett's band and the poor and homeless,” and “served up love with her red sauce.”

She was a cookbook author, celebrity chef and matriarch of a Twin Cities restaurant family which includes her son, Eugene D’Agostino of Balsam Lake, owner of a restaurant in the village and serves on the village council.

A complete obituary/article will appear in a future issue of the Leader. A story appearing in the St. Paul Pioneer Press Enrollment numbers can be found at www.twincities.com by Each February, Wisconsin students using the search keywords Mama D. have an opportunity to apply to attend with information from twincities.com a different district in the coming year.

The open enrollment numbers are now

in for Frederic. Next year, 39 students have chosen to opt out while only two are asking to enroll there, for a net loss of 37 students and a loss of state aid.

Frederic has had a loss of students each year since open enrollment started in the 2003-04 school year. District figures show yearly losses ranging from 25 students up to 46 students over the period.

Tischer also reported that 53 students are choosing home schooling. That number has been increasing, according to statistics provided in School Facts, a Wisconsin Taxpayers publication.

Wistax reports 47 home schooling students compared to an enrollment of 589 in 2005-06 and 49 with an enrollment of 578 in ‘06-07. District numbers list Frederic’s ‘08-09 enrollment at 534, a drop of 54 students from the previous year.

If all the open enrollment applicants choose to leave and the home schooling numbers stay the same, Frederic could be down some 90 students.

Tischer said there is some overlap of students in the two counts so the actual numbers would probably be less.

Frederic has a history of high home school students, compared to neighboring districts. The School Facts 08 report, which uses actual numbers for the 2006-07 school year, shows that only Grantsburg had more home school students in the seven-member Lakeland West Conference that includes Luck, St. Croix Falls, Unity, Siren and Webster in addition to Grantsburg and Frederic. However, Grantsburg had one more home school student and an enrollment of 983 compared to Frederic’s student count of 578.

Other district numbers for the ‘06-07 year are: Luck- 548 enrollment / 26 home school Unity – 1,181 enrollment / 38 home school St. Croix Falls – 1,128 enrollment / 43 home school Siren – 539 enrollment / 12 home school Webster – 779 enrollment / 17 home school

Red Cross assists Cushing fire victims POLK COUNTY – The St. Croix Valley Chapter, Polk County Branch, is providing assistance for a family in Cushing who lost their home to fire.

Disaster response by the American Red Cross provides for food, clothing and shelter for victims of disaster based on emergency needs.

Red Cross disaster assistance is provided by locally trained volunteers, freely given and supported by financial contributions from the people of Polk County. - from American Red Cross

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County to negotiate for property by fairgrounds

Adjacent 5.4-acre parcel available for $150,000

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — The Polk County Board of Supervisors voted 15 to 5Tuesday evening to negotiate for a 5.4acre parcel of property adjacent to the county fairgrounds in St. Croix Falls.

Acquisition of the property and its incorporation into the fairgrounds is included in the fair society’s 20-year plan, where it could eventually be developed into a parking area to allow current parking lots to be better and more safely utilized, fairground planner Tom Jennings told the board.

Industrial Tool and Plastics of St. Croix Falls purchased the property two years ago. It includes the house and barn at the east entrance to the fairgrounds.

Polk County Supervisor Neil Johnson is an owner of ITP and excused himself from discussion and voting on the proposal.

ITP purchased the property for about $112,000 and is asking $153,675.

Johnson said after the meeting that the property was purchased specifically to get it incorporated into the fairgrounds, and the additional $42,000 was to cover the property taxes, maintenance, and cleaning out the buildings since the time of purchase.

An appraisal of the property done last fall came in at $110,000 said fair society secretary Gerianne Christensen.

“I am just a bit concerned because of the fact that this is kind of bad timing,” said Supervisor Gary Bergstrom, chair of the county finance committee. He acknowledged that the idea is good and that purchase of the property is included in the fair society’s 20-year plan, but repeated that the timing is bad.

The county is looking at a reduction in hours for employees, yet considering a land purchase, he said, which may not be appropriate.

Referring to the board’s code of ethics, Supervisor Patricia Schmidt asked, “Can Supervisor Johnson make a profit from this sale and abide by the code of ethics?”

“Can ITP — Mr. Johnson — make a profit? Yes,” said corporation counsel Jeff Fuge, noting that Johnson stepped out of the discussion.

Supervisor Mick Larsen, chair of the property committee to which the fair society reports, said that the board was

Ken Sample, Russell Arcand, Larsen, Jay Luke, Jepsen, Kim O’Connell, Larry Voelker, Newville, and Chairman Bryan Beseler.

Supervisors Patricia Messicci and Brian Masters were absent from the meeting, and Supervisor Johnson left the room for the discussion and vote.

Drawings of changes and improvements to the Polk County Fairgrounds were presented to the county board Tuesday night as part of a discussion on the fairgrounds 20-year plan. Pictured (L to R) are fairgrounds planner Tom Jennings, Polk County Fair Society secretary Gerianne Christensen and Polk County Fair Society President Dale Wood. – Photo by Mary Stirrat strictly discussing whether or not to negotiate a sale, not voting on whether to spend money on a purchase. Once a price is negotiated, the sale would still need to be approved by the full county board before it can be finalized.

The property committee, said Larsen, approved the concept of the 20-year plan that includes acquisition of the property. The plan, he added, is a “wish list” and that purchase of the property is on that wish list.

“Wish list,” repeated Supervisor Diane Stoneking. “I’m not into that at this particular economic time.” The county is struggling to cover the costs of services it is mandated to provide, she said, and she wasn’t in favor of spending on something that isn’t necessary.

Stoneking said she received two phone calls from residents of her district expressing concern about the idea, one of whom suggested that the fair society raise the money for the purchase.

“I would like to see the fair society work on getting its money rather than come to the county from day one,” she said. “I just really think this is a very bad time to come in with something like this.”

If supervisors vote to pursue purchase, she cautioned, they need to be prepared to explain to the departments they oversee why money could be spent on property when departments are being asked to cut their budgets.

On the other side, Supervisor Larry Jepsen discussed the long history and excellent reputation of the fair, adding, “This is what we’re looking at preserving for our grandchildren.”

A yes vote, he said, means that supervisors are seeking to continue and expand the opportunities for youth in

Polk County. A no vote says that the supervisors don’t care what is available for young people down the road and whether there are ways to celebrate the county.

“Let’s get the facts,” Jepsen said, encouraging the use of negotiators to come up with a firm price. “Then we get another kick at the can down the road.”

Supervisor Gerald Newville, acknowledging that Gerianne Christensen of the fair society is his daughter, pointed out that the property might not come available again. “We can’t buy another piece of land later and just move it in,” he said.

When it comes down to it, Newville said, the fair society may acquire funding from an entirely different source, and the property may be purchased without any county money.

“They’re asking for permission to negotiate,” he said, “to find out how much that land will cost. Save your ‘noes’ for if they come back looking for money.”

However, said Supervisor Bergstrom, you don’t negotiate unless you are prepared to accept a fair price.

Supervisor Rediske asked how the cost of negotiating would be covered, and asked for an amendment to authorize $10,000 from the county’s general fund for that purpose. His motion passed on a voice vote with Supervisor Herschel Brown opposed.

The five supervisors opposed to negotiating for the property were Dean Johansen, Schmidt, Brown, Stoneking and Gary Bergstrom.

In favor were Bob Dueholm, Joan Peterson, Kathy Kienholz, Marvin Caspersen, Keith Rediske, Jim Edgell,

Fairgounds plan Earlier in the meeting the board heard some of the highlights of the fair society’s 20-year plan, which has not yet been adopted by the county.

“We just needed a road map for how to improve the fairgrounds as time goes on,” said fairgrounds planner Jennings.

Jennings, along with Fair Society President Dale Wood and secretary Christensen brought diagrams showing what the fairgrounds could look like down the road. The historic buildings near the west entrance are a part of the fairgrounds that should be preserved, said Jennings.

“We all decided we should keep that character as much as possible,” he told the board. As many of the other existing buildings as possible will also be preserved.

Among the priorities are the purchase of the land offered for sale by ITP and a new road around the horse arena and through the parking lot to improve traffic flow.

However, he said, the fair has been using a tent in that area for some of its larger entertainment, and the plan calls for the eventual construction of a yearround entertainment building. The building could be used no matter the weather, he said, and could even be used for events such as weddings.

The grandstand, he added, is “ancient,” and a new one with a staging area has been incorporated into the plan.

Although the Polk County Fair is for only four days out of the year, the fairgrounds are used extensively from midMay into August. Many of the events are equestrian in nature, and one horse group is looking to raise money for a new horse barn and indoor arena.

When asked by Stoneking how the improvements and changes, in addition to the regular maintenance, would be paid for, Christensen said that no financial plan has been developed yet.

However, she added, fundraisers, sponsorship of advertising and revenue from the fair will go a long way, along with donations for specific projects like the horse arena.

Luck Library/Museum one of 10 projects to be recognized

LUCK — The Luck Library/Museum building project is one of 10 projects from across Wisconsin that will be presented the Standing Up for Rural Wisconsin award Monday in a special ceremony at the state Capitol.

The award will be presented to a con-

tingent from Luck by Elizabeth Burmaster, state superintendent of schools.

Other projects receiving the Stand Up for Rural Wisconsin award are the Cashton Eagles in Action for Health and Wellness, Hazel Dell School in the Iowa-

Grant School District, Agriculture Career Awareness Day in Kiel, Summer Learning in the Park by the Rusk County Community Library and Ladysmith-Hawkins School District, The Paw Shop of Mercer, Team OsseoFairchild for Excellent Experiences,

Business and Education Summit for Southwest Wisconsin, Westfield Alternative Fuels Project and Weston Garden Initiatives. — Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Two arrested in drug bust in Balsam Lake

BALSAM LAKE – On March 15, at about 6 p.m., a Polk County police officer was riding with an officer in training. While parked in Balsam Lake, the officer saw a brown Buick pass by with a woman driving, and he recognized it and its license plate as one that had been reported as being present at a suspected drug deal recently. Logan Berg, 21, of Centuria, who was wanted on a felony warrant, was seen in the vehicle at the previous event.

The officers followed the vehicle and saw it swerve briefly over the centerline, and they could see there was someone in the passenger seat who resembled

Berg.

The officers stopped the car and confirmed the passenger was Berg, who was taken into custody. The driver was identified as Kathleen F. VadnaisPeckman, 21, with an address in Balsam Lake. There was also a young girl in a car seat in the back.

An “overwhelming” odor of marijuana was evident when they opened the car door, according to the officer. The officer asked Vadnais-Peckman about it.

She denied having any marijuana, but eventually said she had some in her purse. She asked if she could go get it, becoming increasingly agitated when

the officers wouldn’t let her.

The officers searched the car and found a black purse which VadnaisPeckman said was hers. Inside was a large baggie with what looked like marijuana in it, a small container of what looked like marijuana seeds, rolling papers and $370 in cash.

The officers found another black bag on the floor of the car which had in it two small baggies containing a white crystal substance as well as a small glass jar holding two crystal rocks. Also they found two glass pipes with a burnt residue in them.

At the jail while being interviewed,

Berg reported Vadnais-Peckman bought the marijuana for Berg to sell, and said the methamphetamine in the car belonged to him. The substances were tested and weighed and were found to be 107.5 grams of marijuana and 1.4 grams of methamphetamine. VadnaisPeckman was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia. It was reported by a relative that VadnaisPeckman was living in the Trego area.

Berg was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver and possession methamphetamine. — from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

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Webster School Board dispatches routine agenda

Map and projects add interest

by Carl Heidel WEBSTER - The Webster School Board faced an agenda of routine business when it met Monday night.

Fortunately a special map and some student inventions provided some points of interest.

The map came from Clayton Jorgenson and the county’s board of supervisors. The map shows the historical development of the roads of Burnett County, and grew out of what was originally a 4-H project. Jorgenson indicated that the map was intended as a teaching tool for the schools.

Only six copies of the map have been printed. A copy has been given to each of the three county school districts, and one copy has been given to the county’s historical society.

The inventions came to the board via Laurie Kriegel and Doug Plath, sixthgrade teachers. They explained that the sixth-grade students had studied inventions and were challenged to invent something themselves.

Three of the students demonstrated their inventions and explained them to the board. Marissa Elmblad had invented a special hat with all the features a young woman could want in a hat, including a special opening for a ponytail. Andrew Schrooten displayed his special school desk safety basket for pencils and other necessities. And Taylord Elmblad showed the better mousetrap he had invented, making use of peanut butter as a lure and water for extermination.

Dawn Schultz gave an update on plans for this year’s summer school.

The program will operate from June 826, Monday through Friday, with Fridays offering a variety of field trips.

Clayton Jorgenson explained to Webster School Board members and visitors the special road map that the county supervisors were giving to the Webster schools. - Photo by Carl Heidel The schools will serve both breakfast and lunch to the students.

Registration for the summer school will remain open until May 21. Parents may register their students during parent-teacher conferences or by calling the middle or elementary school offices.

Principal Tim Widiker announced that the high school has formed a chapter of the National Honor Society and will be inducting the chapter’s first members on March 30. Of the 35 eligible students, 16 applied for membership and nine were approved. Induction will take place during a banquet at the Voyager Village clubhouse beginning at 6:30 that evening.

Taylor Elmblad (L) explains and demonstrates his invention of a better mousetrap at Monday’s Webster School Board meeting. Looking on are Taylor’s sister, Marissa (R), and Andrew Schrooten (C). - Photo by Carl Heidel

In other business, the board: • granted a leave of absence to firstgrade teacher Donna Jones, and accepted the resignation of Duane Catt, district bus driver for 24 years; • approved coaching contracts for

Sarah Pickering - assistant high school track) and Mike Murphy - assistant girls softball); • approved volunteer coaching contracts for Jodi Elmgren - assistant track, Allen Steiner - assistant softball, Steve Ward - assistant track, and Jean Koelz assistant track; • approved the 2009-2010 school calendar with further discussion of the date of graduation pending; • approved the WIAA co-op hockey agreement; • and raised substitute teachers pay from $40 to $45 for a half day.

School in session in Webster Friday.

The Webster schools will be in session Friday, March 20. An error in the school calendar had indicated that there would be no classes that day.

New employees introduced at village meeting

by Sherill Summer WEBSTER - The Webster Board of Trustees had a short meeting on Wednesday, March 11. The meeting would probably have been much shorter if there was not a glitch in the approval of the vouchers.

The police department purchased a 2006 Ford Victoria for $12,500. The need for the vehicle had been discussed at previous board meetings, and the finance committee had given approval, but the purchase had yet to receive full board approval.

It was determined that if the board approved the payment of the vouchers, they would be incorrectly approving the purchase of the vehicle.

They also could not change the agenda order and approve the purchase of the vehicle and then backtrack and approve the vouchers because the vehicle approval was not on the agenda.

Instead the board decided to approve the vouchers except for the payment of the vehicle and place the approval of the vehicle and the approval of the voucher paying for the vehicle on next month’s

Peterson honored for 17 years of service Maxine Peterson was presented a plaque to honor her 17 years as director of the Burnett Community Library by the Webster Village trustees on Wednesday, March 11. As Trustee Tim Maloney presented Peterson the plaque, he commented that it was Peterson who took the initial idea and turned it into a nice little library.

The library was formed in the mid-1990s, and Peterson is only the second library director to head the library. She retired earlier this year. Photo by Sherill Summer

agenda.

Putting together an agenda without a clerk was the explanation given for the mix-up.

Two new employees Two new employees were introduced at the meeting. Patty Bjorklund is the new village clerk and Brandy Horstman is the new municipal court clerk.

Previously the municipal court clerk duties were handled by the village clerk.

Other business • A plaque was given to retired library director Maxine Peterson in appreciation for her seventeen years of service.

• The transmission went out on a municipal truck soon after the warranty expired. The village had to pay full cost even though there was a history of transmissions failing on that particular model. Trustee Bill Rock is going to write a letter stating that if Chevrolet or the dealer doesn’t back up their product better, they will purchase another brand. When the letter is drafted, it will come back to the full board.

• The board still intends to take $10,000 out of the general budget to pay a portion of the fire protection fee, but because there was no clerk for a month, Rock asked that it be delayed on a month. The PSC prefers a resolution stating the village’s intent to change how the fire protection is collected.

Patty Bjorklund is the new Webster Village clerk. This is the second clerking position that she currently holds, as she is also the Lincoln Town clerk. Her first day in the Webster office was on Monday, March 16. - Photo by Sherill Summer • A grant from the Office of Justice Assistance paid for five recorders, interview equipment and in-car video equipment for the police department. Now that the department has equipment for an interview room, they are looking for space to put the interview room. There is possibly space in the community center. A judicial committee meeting will be scheduled at the community center to look over the options there.

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New cost estimates are in for airport expansion project

Corporate council’s opinion needed to see if current board must vote on project

by Sherill Summer BURNETT COUNTY - Burnett County Airport Manager Jeremy Sickler presented new cost estimates Monday for the airport runway expansion that is scheduled to begin this summer.

Previous estimates from 2006 placed the price tag at $1.3 million for the total project. Now the price is estimated to be about $1.77 million. Because the county

is only responsible for a portion of the cost, the county’s cost is estimated $187,750. This figure does not include any land acquisition for land near the intersection of Hwys. 35/70.

The county has already put away $200,000 for the project and no new tax money is needed.

To give an idea as to how long this project has been on the table, Sickler also handed out a copy of a resolution from July of 2002, which initially authorized the project and also presented figures on the general increase in business jet traffic that could use an expanded runway.

Sickler stressed that it is almost time for project bids, so any decisions from

350 pounds of food donated

The religion education program at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Webster, Our Lady Of Perpetual Help in Danbury and Sacred Hearts of Jesus And Mary on A and H, donated 350 pounds of food to the Indianhead Community Action food shelf in Webster on Wednesday, March 11. They are not done, however, as they will continue to collect food for the food shelf through the end of Lent. After Easter, the Council of Catholic Women will continue the cause and collect food for the food shelf through the end of the year. - Photo submitted

the board must be done now.

There was a general call among supervisors for a vote on whether or not to go ahead with the expansion.

Supervisor Gary Lundberg asked if there is any foundation for assuming that there would be more jet traffic if the runway was expanded, and supervisor Maury Miller added that he doesn’t want “to build the runway to nowhere” and felt that there was a responsibility to take a vote on an expenditure of this size.

Administrator Candace Fitzgerald objected to the idea that the expansion project was pork barrel spending, saying that the project had been initially planned and that the expansion would

“open the door for the community.”

Sickler pointed out that the state and federal funding comes from the aviation community to improve airports and that it is not from income taxes. He also pointed out that most of this money goes to large airports, so for a small airport to collect this money is rare and Burnett County is fortunate.

Aside from the debate on the merit of the project, there was some uncertainty if the 2002 resolution gives formal approval for the project or if more approval is needed by current supervisors. The question will be taken to corporate council for a decision.

Patriot award

Specialist Thomas E. Petersen, a member of Co. B, 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and an employee of Parker Hannifin, is now deployed for duty in Iraq. He nominated five employees of Parker Hannifin to receive the Department of Defense Patriot award for outstanding support of the Guard and Reserve. The award was presented to those five employees on Monday, March 9. Shown are recipients (L to R): Mike Longhenry, Sue Bunting, Glen Rolloff, Brad Hanson – plant manager, Arvid Flanum – representative from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Roger Corty. – Photo submitted

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Two arrested after fleeing on snowmobiles POLK COUNTY - A Polk County police officer was notified March 2 that two people were operating snowmobiles while intoxicated in the Balsam Lake area and that they were moving toward an address on 150th Avenue.

The officer drove toward the address and found two snowmobiles moving east in a ditch near there. The officer attempted to stop the snowmobilers by activating his emergency lights while driving next to the lead machine. The driver of that machine looked at the police car and turned south. The second followed, they both sped up and moved out of sight.

Shortly later, the snowmobiles returned in the same ditch. The officer was waiting in his car with all the lights out. As the snowmobiles entered the yard of the home, the officer started up his headlights and emergency lights and followed the machines into the yard.

One of the riders stepped off his machine, looked at the officer, got back on his machine and accelerated hard out

of the yard. The officer approached the other machine from in front of it and attempted to grab the driver. That driver also accelerated hard out of the yard.

The officer jumped out of his path, falling, to escape being hit.

A search ensued, which other law enforcement officers joined. After about an hour, the two suspects returned to the home on foot. One of the men was captured, but the other ran away into the woods. Several officers followed his footprints until he was taken into custody. He was identified as Ronald T. Lofgren, 42, of Centuria. He was arrested, cited for intoxicated operation of a snowmobile and charged with reckless endangerment, failure to stop for a law enforcement officer and obstruction.

The other man was identified as William S. Hendrickson, 36, of Balsam Lake. He was cited for operating a snowmobile with a prohibited blood alcohol content, charged with failure to stop and obstruction. — from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department

Stimulus funds to cover Polk roadwork

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — Polk County is hoping to tap into the federal stimulus package with a “shovel-ready” road project, saving taxpayers about $500,000.

The county board voted unanimously Tuesday night, March 17, to begin acquisition of right of way along CTH Y, which will allow the project to be put into the stimulus package. Just over six acres of right of way is needed along the 2.25-mile stretch between CTH F and Duck Lake Drive.

It is estimated that acquisition of the needed right of way will cost the county about $70,000, but then the entire $2.6 million project will be eligible for stimulus funding.

Currently the project was slated by the highway department for 2010 construction, through a program that would require 20 percent, or $528,000, in county funding.

If the project is funded through the stimulus package, the $528,000 in county dollars slated for CTH Y could be used for a different project.

Supervisor reports Supervisors have the opportunity to report on activities of the committees they oversee or to pass on any information they feel appropriate.

At Tuesday’s county board meeting, several took advantage of the time.

Supervisor Russell Arcand reported that the personnel committee is currently working on a new program for evaluating department heads that will be

more effective. Supervisor Larry Jepsen reported that the removal of Woodley Dam has been pushed back to later in the summer, after spawning season is over.

From the public protection committee, Supervisor Jay Luke said that the district attorney’s office is implementing a new check collection program that will collect on insufficient funds checks at the perpetrator’s expense. The perpetrators will also receiving training in money management.

Luke also reported that the sheriff’s department is working with the three pawn shops in the county to establish a program to track stolen goods.

Supervisor Bob Dueholm reported that Golden Age Manor should be in the black by $500,000 for 2008, although the audit is not yet complete. This year the facility celebrates 50 years, he said. At this time, 113 of the 114 beds at the county-owned nursing home are filled, with the final bed on hold for someone currently at another institution.

“That’s pretty much how it’s been for January and February of this year,” he said. Dueholm noted that last year the facility was 94 percent full, and the year before it was 97 percent full.

“I think it’s a commentary on the quality of our facility,” he said.

Lastly, Supervisor Patricia Schmidt reported that statistics recently released from the Wisconsin Taxpayer Alliance put Polk County 48th out of Wisconsin’s 72 counties in terms of property taxes.

“Forty-seven counties have higher tax rates than Polk County,” she said.

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I N C L U D I N G any kindergarten age children who have not yet attended the Unity District ATTENTION! Do you have a child who will be four on or before September 1?

If so, it’s time to bring them to our Pre-K Busy Bug Registration at Unity School!

Place: Unity Elementary Library Dates: March 26 & 27 RSVP: Please call the Elementary Xoffice at 825-2101, ext. 3500 to set up your session time!

Come and join the Busy Bug Teachers for a fun-filled session!

Parents will be “BUSY” registering and four-year-olds will be “BUSY” having fun at school!

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From April 1 to June 1, interested artists may submit applications, along with audition tapes or CDs, to Judy Warmanen in casino marketing.

Applications are available at the TLC Players Club booth at the casino or online at stcroixcasino.com. All participants must be at least 21 years of age.

For more information, call Judy Warmanen at 800-846-8946, ext. 3050 or stop by the TLC Club booth. Apply as soon as possible in order to be included in one of the weekly shows. - from SCC

* Proof of Child’s Age (Child’s state-issued birth certificate) * Child’s Social Security Card * Child’s Health Record (Immunizations, and physical exam)

*If you have a child who will be FIVE before Sept. 1 and entering Kindergarten who did not attend the Pre-K Busy Bug Program, please call to schedule an appointment. Registration for your Kindergarten child will be with the Kindergarten Team on March 26 & 27 as well!

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This week’s question What kind of job is President Obama doing so far?

1. Excellent 2. Above average 3. Average 4. Shaky 4. Poor

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F O R U M Enjoying Siren’s pride

Besides the excitement of having a local team play in the state basketball tournament at Madison - thank you, Siren girls and coaches, for a great season to watch and report - it was simply satisfying to be able to listen to, and watch, a state tournament game of local interest from here.

A live Webcast allowed people at a computer to tap into a video of the game from the Alliant Center in Madison.

Webcasts are not exactly new technology, but they’ve improved in a short time to make watching one a much more realistic and pleasant experience.

An announcer at the Alliance Center made note that Siren was a “town of about 900 people - and 700 of them are here today.”

That shows how exciting it was for the people of Siren, who had waited a long time to see a school team compete at a state tournament.

And there were plenty of fans from the surrounding communities cheering on the Dragons. Despite the lack of a “Hoosiers ending,” were proud just to see one of our towns make it that far.

Good information

Jennifer Barton does an outstanding job in penning her weekly column Earth Notes, covering everything environmental, including the ongoing recycling changes and developments.

One of her recent columns focuses on “What to do with older television sets?” and provides some good suggestions for those who might be discarding their older TVs after buying new digital models, rather than hooking up a digital converter box.

Barton notes it’s still legal to put our electronics straight into the landfill and instead of paying the fee to the landfill or hauler, people should consider putting that money toward the recycling of the equipment.

TVs contain lead, mercury and cadmium - which are toxic and dangerous to human health. They also contain gold and silver in their circuit boards - and that, along with other components, can be recycled.

There is “e-waste” legislation being proposed again in Madison that suggests manufacturers of electronics be required to take back waste based on a percentage of its sales. Maybe a good idea - but we wonder how that cost will be shifted back on to the consumers, who end up paying for recycling one way or the other.

Recycling continues to be an ever evolving issue.

Check out Earth Notes elsewhere in this issue - and on our Web site.

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President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 president@whitehouse.gov

Where to Write

Governor Jim Doyle P.O. Box 7863, Madison, WI 53707 wisgov@mail.state.wi.us Congressman David Obey (7th District) 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20515 or Federal Building, Wausau, WI 54401 (715) 842-5606 Rep. Nick Milroy (73rd District) Room 221 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708 E-mail: rep.milroy@legis.state.wi.us

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Rep. Ann Hraychuck (28th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 8942 Madison, WI 53708 Phone: 608-267-2365 • Toll free: 888-529-0028 In-district: 715-485-3362 rep.hraychuck@ legis.state.wi.us Rep. Mary Hubler (75th District) Room 7 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 53708 or 1966 21-7/8 St., Rice Lake 54868 (715) 234-7421• (608) 266-2519 rep.hubler@legis.state.wi.us U.S. Senator Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 senator_kohl@kohl.senate.gov

Senator Robert Jauch (25th District) Room 19 South, State Capitol P.O. Box 788, Madison, WI 53707 E-mail: Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us Senator Sheila Harsdorf (10th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-7745 • (715) 232-1390 Toll-free - 1-800-862-1092 sen.harsdorf@legis.state.wi.us

Our veteran Congressman Dave Obey may be considering republishing of his recent autobiography, with an added chapter or two.

For this year and next may be a few of the more intense years he’s experienced during his four decades in Washington. As chair of the Appropriations Committee and simply as a seasoned political leader, Obey finds himself at the helm during a pivotal time in U.S. history, lending his hand to the actual writing of the economic stimulus recovery bill and eager to lead the charge for what promises to be the most effective health care reform in a century.

His appearances in his home district lately have taken on a frenetic pace as he attempts to explain what the stimulus means to us while viewing firsthand the damage of a crumbling economy.

One of those appearances was at St. Croix Regional Medical Center this past Saturday as part of a community forum on health care. Obey admitted to not knowing health care policy that well, but what he lent to the forum was sheer knowledge of government’s attempts at health care reform, what it may take to actually make headway in the system, and some plain talk regarding what’s realistic and what’s not.

Obey’s detractors like to say he’s been in that job too long, but even that argument itself is getting old. The real test of experience is how well it’s used in harmony with renewal - and we’re assuming our new, young president is looking to our congressman for insight these days.

Props to St. Croix Valley Health Care Foundation for sponsoring the forum and to the participants. Reporter Priscilla Bauer’s story - elsewhere in this issue - reflects an interesting look at the issues - from Polk County to nationwide.

Community Voices ... round II

We begin our second round of Community Voices this week.

Thank you to those readers who volunteered to be regular columnists, offering their unique perspectives of our world during the coming year. It will take six or seven issues to introduce all of the participants, who will share a space on page 9, in rotation.

It stands to reason that a community paper should offer forums for its readers beyond the letters to the editor page, and this format seems to have worked well in its first year in 2007-08.

It’s a privilege to be a user-friendly newspaper in a community that is brimming with talented and interesting people.

It’s with that introduction we’ll sit back and let our readers enjoy reading the work of other Leader readers over the course of Community Voices, Part II, with the credo: “Never underestimate your audience.”

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

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

Curtis Anderson said, “Creationists are ... called liars for Jesus.” What an absurd statement to make. It needs a response about the deception and lie of evolution.

Let me start with the fossil record.

Those of us who have sat in college classes know how our professors tried to convince us that the fossil record proves evolution. However, the fossil record has turned out to be a complete embarrassment for Darwinists.

If Darwinism is true, the fossil record should contain thousands and even millions of transitional forms by now. But the simple truth is that there are no transitional forms. They can’t be found.

Darwin himself recognized that the fossil record posed a big problem for his theory. The simple reason being that the fossil record did not show gradualism. This is why he wrote, “Why then is not every geological formation and every stratum full of such intermediate links? Geology assuredly does not reveal any such finely graduated organic chain, and this, perhaps, is the most obvious and gravest objection which can be urged against my theory” (Darwin, “On the Origin of the Species,” p. 280).

Charles Darwin died in 1882. That is 127 years ago. A lot of searching for transitional forms has taken place since then.

Surely, 10 could be found.

However, none can be found. This is rather strange if the fossil record is supposed to prove evolution.

One of the embarrassments to evolutionists is the bombardier beetle. It’s a good study. It’s like God says to the evolutionist, “Prove this by evolution.”

Another embarrassment is to explain how from nothing, nothing comes.

Something cannot be derived from absolute nothingness. It is ludicrous to claim that the universe is self-caused.

The big problem is that if the universe created itself, it would have to exist and not exist at the same time. It takes more faith to believe that than to believe that behind the universe is a creator. Atheist Richard Dawkins boasts that Darwinism enables a person to be an “intelligently fulfilled atheist” (Grand Rapids: Brazo Press, 2001), p. 44. Therefore, the only alternative is the deception and lie of evolution that Satan (2 Cor. 4:4) has used to deceive thousands and even millions over the decades.

No wonder Dr. Lewis Bounoure, director of research at the National Center of Scientific Research in France, is quoted as saying, “Evolution is a fairy tale for adults.” “Darwin’s Leap of Faith, “ (Eugene, Ore., Harvest House, 1998), p. 11.

Pastor Merrill Olson First Baptist Church Webster

It’s good for you There are two hardware stores near my house. One is a big name-brand store that has everything I need at lower prices, and they’re open seven days a week. The other has inconvenient hours —they close at noon on Saturdays — and prices are a little higher. They don’t have nearly the same selection either, which means sometimes I have to order parts and wait. So you’d think I’d shop at the super-convenient big box store on the new highway.

Nope. I’ve decided it’s in my economic self-interest to shop at the local mom and pop store.

Like many Americans, I face similar decisions several times each week, weighing the advantages of local versus national chain supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, clothing and electronic stores.

With the global economy in freefall, it’s tempting to vote for the quick savings promised by a national chain, which can make you think you’re doing the right thing for your family. But a closer look shows that the savings gained at WalMart or Sam’s Club might cost more dearly, especially in these hard economic times.

Here are nine reasons to think local, buy local, and be local, as listed by the

American Independent Business Alliance, a nonprofit group that promotes sustainable communities through strong local economies.

1. Buying local supports you and your family. When you buy from an independent locally owned business, significantly more of your buying dollar stays in the community and is used to make purchases from other local businesses, like local service providers and local advertisers (such as this newspaper!), which helps strengthen the economic base of your hometown. (Visit www.AMIBA.net to see case studies supporting this claim).

2. When you buy from local businesses, you’re supporting local nonprofits.

Studies show that small-business owners give an average of 250 percent more dollars in donations to local nonprofits than do large businesses. This should be especially important to any soccer mom with a son or daughter on a team or in Scouts, or someone who enjoys local theater and the arts.

3. Buying local keeps your community unique. Where we shop, where we eat and have fun — all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind local businesses give a distinctive character to a place, and add to quality of life; they also bring in more tourist dollars. “When people go on vacation they generally seek out destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just anyplace,” says National Trust for Historic Preservation President Richard Moe. 4. Reduce your environmental impact.

Locally owned businesses make more local purchases, which means less wasted fossil fuel for deliveries from afar. Also, when you shop in town or city centers, your purchases contribute less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss, and pollution.

You save money too, whenever you can walk instead of driving to buy.

5. Local business creates more good jobs. Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally, and the jobs they offer create stronger links to our communities. After all, where would you rather see a son or daughter work: at a local store where they might get valuable personal employer referrals, or at an impersonal national chain store checkout counter?

6. When you buy local, you invest in community. Local businesses are owned by your neighbors, people who live in your town, who are less likely to leave, and who — like you — are more invested in the community’s future. Local businesses provide very important community allies in tough economic times.

7. Buying local puts your taxes to good use. Local businesses, particularly those in town centers, require little public infrastructure investment, as compared to nationally owned chains built at the edge of town with taxpayer money for improved roads, water and sewer service.

8. You can buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy. A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based not on a national sales plan but on the needs and requests of local customers, assures a buyer-friendly range of product choices.

9. Buying local encourages local prosperity. A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive hometown character.

So, whenever possible, I buy local.

Yeah, I may pay a little more for that new bathroom fixture at the local hardware, and deal with the occasional frustration of inconvenient hours. But I enjoy running into neighbors there. And nothing beats knowing the owner by name, and getting her tips on how to get a good seal on my pipe fittings. To me, it’s worth it.

David Lillard Purcellville, W. Va. Editor’s note: David Lillard is co-owner of a small town newspaper in West Virginia, and co-editor of Blue Ridge Press

Meet U @ the Creek

A while back, a fellow teacher who

has since moved on emphasized how we need our students working with the latest technology as much as possible.

“We’re to the point with technology,” she explained, “where my son will never have to draw with pen on paper again.”

Whoa, slow down there, I thought.

Usually I keep quiet about statements like hers. I might be considered a teacher who does more harm than good if I played devil’s advocate. I’m in my 30s, so most people assume I’m unequivocally pro-technology. Of course I want my students prepared for the 21st century, there is something in me that doesn’t love a computer.

What is it? I challenged myself later when I was alone. I think it’s the attitude more than the machine. It seems too often we let the glam of the machine replace the sincerity of the person.

Recently, another teacher friend tried to convince me that reading text messages qualified as literary reading. I had been working to preserve a 40minute chunk of time for reading that my colleagues and I had carved out a couple of years earlier. I’m not ashamed to proclaim it in public: I’m an English teacher, and, no, text messaging will never qualify as reading.

I guess I want kids to see technology as a tool but not the entire skill—a vehicle but not the destination. I worry: Will they be able to deliver a rallying speech if the teleprompter quits? If the cell phone loses charge, will they think to write a love letter by hand?

Last night I drove by a new Snap Fitness franchise on the way home from my sister’s. It was a lovely Wisconsin spring afternoon. I felt for the guy huffing it on the treadmill when the country roads are so nice right now, with the trumpeter swans visiting our roadside swamps.

But then, this afternoon, as I ran past a local town road, I felt deeply heartened. A boy and a girl, probably a little older than my 14-year-old students,

Only time will tell The citizens of Wisconsin owe a thankyou to Sen. Feingold for his opposition to the pork laden HR1105 omnibus bill worth $412 billion that was sponsored by Rep. David Obey.

This spending package with its 8,000plus earmark projects goes to show Washington‘s total disregard for what is best for the American taxpayers. The financial thievery from all American taxpayers living and yet to be born probably will not stop anytime soon. Even Feingold has realized that enough is enough. The Chinese are even questioning the rational of loaning money to our government. The inflation that will come with the borrowing and printing of money will certainly devalue our U.S. currency and jeopardize their investment.

On the other hand, one representative in Washington that does not understand simple mathematics is Congressman David (I’ll stab you in the back) Obey.

This guy just can’t get enough of that free money at taxpayers expense. On March 29, 2007, newspapers reported: Obey voted for largest tax increase in U.S. history, $400 billion. It was once said by a Washington insider that Obey was “King of all kings of wasteful spending.” Mr. Obey (unfortunate for us) is the Appropriations Committee Chairman, he is in the No. 1 position to stop wasteful spending. So why doesn’t he do what’s right? When we repeatedly re-elect these people to represent us, their perception of who works for whom gets screwed up.

This is the case for Mr. Obey. His arrogance when he talks to anyone proves this point, he thinks everyone works for him.

In all fairness, Mr. Obey is not alone in Washington when it comes to this mentality.

c o o p e r a t i v e ! o w n e d

Community Voices Jodi McLain had met there on their bikes. I have seen them a few times now, I admit.

I’ve noticed they ride from opposite directions and then sit atop a bridge over the north fork of the creek.

Nowadays, I am accustomed to seeing teens with crushes hiding behind their cell phones, madly pushing buttons. A couple of years ago, they might have been leaving or retrieving voicemails. A few years ago, it was e-mails (which I think are pretty much already defunct in everyday Teenland).

I found it tremendously sweet to see the cell phone-free girl lean into the iPod-free boy and playfully jab him in the side—no doubt reprimanding him for some ribbing verbal flirtation. I wonder, what’s the text abbreviation for that movement?

(Now a mother, I also wonder: Does your mother know that you’re here with that boy?)

In the spring air, with the water rushing beneath their dangling feet, I found consolation. Yes, they probably texted each other to remember to meet up, but I doubted this boy would rely on Photoshop or some other savvy graphics program to show his adoration. A pocketknife is still the best tool for carving a heart and a girl’s initials into a bridge.

Jodi McLain writes in rural Grantsburg, where she lives with her family. A former newspaper reporter, she’s now a public school teacher. Her writing has appeared in magazines including Minnesota Monthly and Running Times, literary journals such as Whirligig, and is scheduled to appear in Grit.

There are too many politicians that tell you something and have no intention of filling the promise. Washington has turned into a you-scratch-my-back-andI’ll-scratch-yours-mentality. They love their lifestyles, perks and power but forget the main reason they were sent to Washington.

I have talked to many people that think it is time for David Obey to go, and so do I. Mr. Obey has demonstrated time and time again that a lot of hot air and his own agenda will keep him in Washington with little regard for the American taxpaying family.

Only time will tell how much damage will be done to the voters that has sent him to Washington.

Herschel Brown Town of McKinley

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Those hit hardest get no bailout Taxpayers bailout money for AIG bonuses has rightfully provoked a massive backlash against AIG, Wall Street, President Barack Obama and his economic advisers, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Larry Summers.

The U.S. public now owns 80 percent of AIG. The outrage is bipartisan: Iowa Republican Sen. Charles Grassley even suggested that AIG executives "resign or go commit suicide." New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo just released details on the bonuses, exposing AIG's ridiculous claim that they are "retention bonuses" aimed at keeping key employees, since 11 of those who received bonuses of $1 million or more are no longer employed by AIG. These AIG millionaires may need to return their unearned millions (Congress may pass a tax law aimed just at them, taxing their bonuses at 100 percent). But will the outrage help those who have been hardest hit by the economic meltdown? Will the hundreds of millions of dollars in various stimulus packages and bailouts find its way to regular people who are trying to get by, or will it go only to corporations deemed "too big to fail," leaving behind millions of people who are, apparently, small enough to fail?

The Center for Social Inclusion has just issued a report on the economic meltdown and how best to solve the problem.

we are seeing the highest executive pay and the biggest bailouts in history. CEO pay is 344 times It links race to the lack of that of the average worker." opportunity and to the prevaPrevailing wisdom posits that lence of the notorious subfreeing up credit will save the prime mortgages that trigeconomy, thus these huge banks gered the economic crisis. need hundreds of billions of dolCSI Executive Director Maya lars in taxpayer bailouts. But the Wiley told me, "We have to crisis was initially caused by stimulate equality in order to defaults on subprime mortgages. stimulate the economy." Access Amy One option at the outset would to education, transportation, Goodman have been to support the dishousing and a clean environtressed homeowners, helping ment give people a firm footing to respond to crisis and to succeed. them avoid foreclosure. Wiley points out Noting that "shovel-ready" stimulus jobs that "35 percent of subprime mortgage in construction will disproportionately holders were actually eligible for primefavor those who are already in that indus- rate loans. ... Most of those were people of try, predominantly white males, Wiley is color ... communities of color did not pushing for "community benefits agree- have fair access to credit."

The banks and the mortgage lenders ments for construction jobs (that) ensure pushed bad loans on poor and minority when the government has construction contracts, low-income people, people of borrowers. The NAACP has just filed color, women, are going to have their fair lawsuits against Wells Fargo and HSBC, share of those jobs." Since people of color alleging "systematic, institutionalized are more likely to live far from available racism in subprime home mortgage lendjobs and are less likely to have cars, Wiley ing."

The banks bundled the bad loans into says, "we must ensure that the way transportation dollars get spent go to transit ... securities and sold them, then created to connect people who need jobs to the derivatives based on these securities that are impossible to understand, let alone places where there are jobs."

The group United for a Fair Economy value. AIG insured the investment banks also highlights the racial wealth divide, against potential losses from these comnoting that "24 percent of blacks and 21 plex derivatives. The U.S. Treasury bailed percent of Latinos are in poverty, versus 8 out the banks along with AIG. AIG then percent of whites. In the corporate world, paid out tens of billions of its bailout

money to the very large banks that already received billions in bailout funds: Bank of America and Goldman Sachs.

Yet, despite the hundreds of billions being siphoned off by these megabanks, we are told that the credit market is still frozen. Many European banks also received funds this way, including Swiss bank UBS, which offers secret bank accounts that allow the richest Americans to avoid taxes. In effect, beleaguered U.S. taxpayers are bailing out wealthy U.S. tax dodgers.

Obama has surrounded himself with financial advisers who are too cozy with Wall Street, like Summers and Geithner.

It's time to direct the stimulus to the people who need it, to those whose tax dollars are funding it.

••• Denis Moynihan contributed research to this column.

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

Letters t o t h e e d i t o r Whatever happened?

As I make the circuit of competitive recreational athletic events in this region, when it’s learned I’m from Frederic-Luck area, the question is often asked, “Whatever happened to the In-and-Outof-Luck Running Club and the great running and snowshoe races the club organized and conducted for so many years?”

While I’ve pondered the question myself and have made inquiries, I don’t have a definitive answer.

Assuming my history is fairly correct, the club came together some 30 years ago, inspired by Grantsburg’s Carlyle Sherstad and Luck runners Betty Johnson and Cheryl Madsen. Later, Larry Linder and William Johnson IV, avid runners and snowshoers, became active in expanding the club’s purpose and potential as a community asset.

I became a member about 10 years ago when I moved to this area. The club was nonprofit, self-supporting. Until two years ago, it was a vital, active, informally cohesive gathering of runners and diverse silent-sports enthusiasts who shared a common interest in fitness and enthusiasm for amateur competition.

Under Linder, the club was a catalyst and host for a series of exciting annual events that earned regional attention and brought prestige and economic benefits to the community at large.

The races became so popular they attracted scores of nonprofessional athletes of all ages, many out-of-state competitors, who returned year after year to participate in one or more of the four major events organized and conducted by Linder, running club members, and volunteers. It was not uncommon to attract several hundred entrants and spectators to this area.

A lot of time, energy and volunteerism were required to stage these events year after year. Apparently, burnout took its toll; that, and the relocation of some of the more active club members, lack of village/township support and sponsorship, scheduling conflicts with other annual community activities finally resulted in the discontinuance of the races and the disintegration of the club. There may have been personal political issues, who knows.

The absence of the club’s activism is a significant loss for this area. Under any circumstances, Larry Linder, et. al., deserve public commendation and thanks for the years of uncompensated management, organizational skill and personal

effort that went into making the running club the asset that it was in so many ways.

With advance notice and promotion in the media, silent sports magazines and on Internet recreational athletic sites, events such as those staged by the Luck running club can be a terrific way of raising money for nonprofit, social service, fraternal, charitable and community support organizations, clubs and groups. The typical entry fee for summer and winter races is, today, around $25.

Ideally, events are planned and directed by a committee or steering group with some experience staging nonprofessional silent sports competitions. The upfront financial outlay can be minimal. Local businesses, health and medical institutions, community action and service organizations can be solicited to contribute funds, food, beverages and door prizes in return for sponsorship recognition and advertising.

Volunteers can be called upon to help with race logistics, handle registration, staff start and finish lines, record and post timing, etc. Area law enforcement, ambulance and EMT units can usually be scheduled to provide safety and emergency support during the event at no cost to the race sponsor.

As with most endeavors, the key to a successful end result is early organization and planning, at least six months in advance for a quality race. However, no need to reinvent the wheel. Advice, guidance and practical help are readily available.

The Luck-Frederic area is well suited for staging a variety of silent sports events.

Scenic, less traveled township roads, public parks, trails, county and state lands abound and can be utilized with approval by controlling authorities. The Ice Age Trail, Straight Lake Park and the Somers Lake set-aside are a few examples of venues for summer and winter races.

The legacy of outstanding events promoted and produced by Larry Linder and the In-and-Out-of-Luck Running Club instilled an interest in this area among countless recreational athletes, their families and friends.

For the benefit of the community at large, I hope that someone, some organization, will step forward.

Bradley E. Ayers Clam Falls – Somers Lake Frederic

National Ag Day It’s 2009, do you know where your food comes from?

On Friday, March 20, we celebrate National Ag Day. We celebrate America’s farmers who work long hours, brave all weather conditions and ride the markets’ volatile waves to provide food, fiber and fuel for our nation and the world.

Despite the important role agriculture plays in our daily lives, many Americans believe food comes from local grocery stores, clothing comes from the Gap, and fuels—such as ethanol—are created at gas pumps. Far too many people are unaware of what it takes to put clothing on their backs every day and food on their supper tables every night.

Wisconsin Farmers Union brings farmers and consumers together in support of Wisconsin’s family farmers. We make it a priority to educate consumers about the food they buy in grocery stores. For example, Wisconsin Farmers Union was integral in passing and implementing country-of-origin labeling on all meats, fruits, vegetables, nuts and ginseng sold in grocery stores. Prior to the implementation of COOL, processors were not required to label products with their countries of origin. Now, Farmers Union is working to pass dairy country-of-origin labeling so all dairy products will be required to be labeled with their countries of origin.

In the past few years, Americans have faced a number of food scares such as melamine in infant formula, salmonella outbreaks in tomatoes and peanut butter and tainted rice in pet food. It is important to note that in all of those examples, American farmers were not to blame.

Many of these food scares originated with imported foods; and it was the fact that we did not know where those foods had come from that made these problems worse and delayed investigations into the causes of those health risks.

On National Ag Day, Wisconsin Farmers Union members will be at the Festival Foods in La Crosse and Eau Claire from 9 to 11 a.m., to talk about farmers’ shares of food dollars. Only 19 cents of every $1 spent on food goes to farmers.

That means that over 80 percent of the money spent in grocery stores goes to processors, distributors and marketing.

Farmers, just as everyone else, are facing troubling economic times. They continue to be affected by tightening credit.

In 2008, farmers faced volatile commodity and dairy prices. Those markets have

since collapsed, while input costs remain high. In particular, dairy farmers have taken a huge loss on their milk checks.

Please support Wisconsin’s dairy farmers by drinking milk and eating cheese and other dairy products.

Farmers continue to work harder than ever. Each American farmer feeds 144 people. Agriculture is needed to help sustain our local and national economy.

While many industries began their downward economic slides in 2008, Wisconsin agriculture brought much needed income into our state. Nationally, agriculture continues to be the nation’s top export and is vitally important to sustaining a healthy economy.

As we look at our state and national economic crisis, Wisconsin Farmers Union asks you to think about those people who work hard to provide for your family. It’s easy to take agriculture for granted. Our food is readily accessible and safe.

National Ag Day is a good time to reflect and be grateful for our nation’s family farmers.

Sue Beitlich, president Wisconsin Farmers Union Madison

Racial profiling debate erupts STATEWIDE - Some law enforcement leaders are at odds with Gov. Jim Doyle, over a budget proposal involving racial profiling.

The governor's budget would make police and sheriffs change their record keeping process for every traffic stop and send the data to the state justice department. That agency would also have to analyze the information to look for any racial disparities in the motorists who are pulled over. Elm Grove Police Chief James Gage is president of the Waukesha County Police Chiefs Association. He says the new requirement would be an unfunded mandate.

State Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he's also concerned about the data collection proposal. But Gov. Doyle says the language is tied into the federal government cracking down on states that don't allow drivers to be pulled over simply for not wearing a seat belt.

This week in Madison, the Legislature's joint finance committee will take a closer look at the data collection requirement and other issues in the budget proposal for the state justice department. Wisconsin Public Radio (Chuck Quirmbach)

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Obey explains stimulus package to students at Luck

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — U.S. Congressman Dave Obey, representing Wisconsin’s 7th District, spoke to Luck High School students last Friday, March 13, focusing on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Obey is chair of the House Appropriations Committee and was lead author of the act.

History Obey first provided a summary of the situation leading up to the development of the plan, which was signed into law

by Obama on Feb. 17. He introduced the topic by saying that finding jobs will be as tough as it was in the 1930s, adding that this is the worst economic crunch “in our lifetime.”

Between World War II and the mid 1970s, said Obey, the economy grew fairly steadily, and all economic groups saw a significant increase in income.

After that, however, starting in the 1980s, 80 percent of all income growth occurred in the wealthiest 10 percent of the nation. By 2000, the wealthiest 10 percent were garnering 90 percent of the income growth.

The other 90 percent of the population, according to Obey, stayed above water by borrowing for cars, houses and education, until the economic crisis of last fall.

Last fall, said Obey, the former administration contacted Congress with the news that an emergency situation had developed and that the banks were putting a stop to lending. He said that mortgage loans, student loans, car loans and other types of borrowing, along with jobs, were in jeopardy.

At that time, Obey continued, former President George Bush asked for $750 billion to inject into the banking industry. Congress reluctantly granted it, but with limited authority.

“It’s fair to say that the Bush administration did prevent the worst possible aspects of the problem,” said Obey.

Immediately upon taking office, he said, the new president set up meetings with economists and businessmen. The banking situation had led to massive unemployment both in the U.S. and worldwide, and economists were pre-

Congressman Dave Obey discusses the state of the economy and the impact of President Obama’s stimulus package with students at Luck High School. — Photo by Mary Stirrat dicting that if no action was taken an additional 5 million to 5.5 million jobs would be lost.

This would increase the federal deficit, causing it to “explode out of sight,” said Obey.

Fear caused consumers to stop buying, leading to the largest downswing in the economy since the 1930s.

“Consumer purchases have dropped through the floor,” he said, adding that there have been a record number of suicides.

In response, Obama asked Congress to inject money into the economy to counter the lack of private spending.

“As chair of the Appropriations Committee, I put together that bill,” said Obey of the $789 billion stimulus package.

The future The package, said Obey, will stimulate the economy by putting money directly into peoples’ pockets through tax rebates and through job creation. It will stabilize state budgets, put money into school budgets and provide emergency unemployment and health care to people without a job.

The federal government is borrowing

the money for the package and this year, he acknowledged, the budget will see “a very large deficit.”

“If we didn’t do this,” he added, “the deficit would be much bigger.” He explained that, without the stimulus, unemployment would rise even higher, leading to less tax revenue and increased use of food stamps and other government programs.

Taxpayers, he said, would become tax eaters.

Regarding health care, Obey said he agrees with the president that it’s a “moral abomination” that millions of people are without health care.

A 4-percent tax increase on people making more than $200,000 a year will be the “down payment” on health care reform, he added.

To the students bored by or not interested in his message, Obey said that Congress and the White House are daily making decisions that affect the lives and futures of each person. He encouraged each student to become as well educated as possible.

Student questions Obey fielded several questions from students, including where the money for the $789 billion stimulus is coming from. He said that the federal government is borrowing it from banks, which will be repaid starting in about two years, in part through increased income taxes.

Budget cutting, he said, does not help the economy because it leads to unemployment.

A question was later asked about repayment of the debt, to which Obey acknowledged that the stimulus package for the next two years would “plunge our country into the biggest deficit we’ve ever had.”

The timing of the payback — waiting until the economy was truly stable — would be key in successfully repaying the debt without upsetting the nation’s financial situation.

To a student who asked what an individual could do to help the economy, Obey said again that each should get the best education possible.

He also encouraged them to think in terms of “we” instead of “me,” and to do what-

ever they can to help the less fortunate.

Regarding what the stimulus package will do for schools, Obey said that education is the “biggest winner” of all.

Special education, student aid, Head Start, and after-school programs are some of the recipients.

When asked his opinion on gay marriage, Obey responded, “I believe marriage is between a man and a woman.

But I don’t believe we should be trying to put that in the constitution.”

The constitution is focused on matters of government, he said, not issues of personal matters.

Obey has been in office since 1969, and in response to another question he said that the tone of politics has “gotten a lot worse.” People no longer treat each other respect, he said. Televised Congressional sessions mean that politicians “grandstand” to the audience rather than make persuasive speeches to their peers.

There is a greater tendency to want to win at any cost, he said, leading to character assassinations that keep qualified people from running for office in order to protect themselves and their families.

Members of cCngress should be able to “fight like the devil” during session, he said, then have a friendly drink together in the evening.

When asked his opinion of term limits, the 18-term veteran said, “We’ve got term limits. If people don’t like us they can throw us out every two years.”

Term limits prevent continuity, he said, and shortens institutional memory.

“I think we’re better off letting the American public decide.”

LEED certification Just prior to his speech to the high school students, Obey took part in an award presentation by Focus on Energy.

The Luck School District received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification from the United States Green Building Council (see separate story).

Obey congratulated the district on the award. He stated that the emphasis on energy efficiency and being environmentally sustainable will continue to grow because it’s cost effective and because “the Earth needs it.”

Luck School receives LEED award for “green” initiatives

LUCK — Congressman Dave Obey was on hand last Friday, March 13, to commend the Luck School District on earning the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification from the United States Green Building Council.

A plaque recognizing the honor was presented by Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative.

Luck School District is only the second school in the state to receive LEED certification, and the first to receive it for an existing building.

“These efforts have saved money, reduced energy use and created a cleaner environment,” said Obey. “I applaud Luck School District for providing the best education that comes from leading by example.”

Certificates of award were presented to those who were instrumental in the LEED process, including Roger Nelson, head of maintenance at Luck Schools, school board president Bob Clifton, project Steve Rubenzer of SDS Architects and Charlie Schneider of Focus on Energy.

To achieve LEED certification, the school took advantage of Focus on Energy’s expertise and more than $120,000 in cash incentives. In doing so the district has saved more than 493 kilowatt-hours of electricity and 25,000 therms of natural gas, which is enough

Luck School District Administrator Rick Palmer holds the plaque presented to the district for earning the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. Luck is only the second district in Wisconsin to become LEED certified. With Palmer (L to R) are Roger Nelson, head of maintenance, Steve Rubenzer, project manager with SDS Architects, school board President Bob Clifton, Congressman Dave Obey and Charlie Schneider from Focus on Energy. — Photo by Mary Stirrat to power 75 homes for a year.

The district will also save more than $77,000 in energy costs annually.

Elements of the project included spending $2.1 million to upgrade the heating and cooling system, adopting a “green” cleaning program, and using a grant from the Department of Natural Resources to implement an advanced recycling program.

Teachers and students in the district were actively involved with the projects and in monitoring their success.

Thirteen teachers also took part in K-12

Energy Education Program courses.

Three took the Energy Education in the Classroom course, five took the School Building Energy Efficiency course and five took both classes.

“Focus (on Energy) has provided us with tremendous technical expertise on energy-saving technologies,” said Rick Palmer, Luck School District administrator. “The upgrades we’ve made have reduced our energy costs substantially and will teach our children about energy efficiency and reducing their impact on the environment for years to come.”

The process was a truly collaborative and districtwide effort between teachers, administrators and students, he said, to manage and monitor the project.

Focus on Energy offers a range of services to schools and government facilities through Wisconsin, including support in developing energy management plans, research into new technologies and locating contractors and financial incentives to help make projects more affordable. For more information call 800-762-7077. — Mary Stirrat with information from Focus on Energy

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Supervisor questions compliance in handling administrator’s salary Chairman takes issue with claim

by Sherill Summer SIREN - Burnett County Supervisor Chuck Awe read a prepared statement to his fellow supervisors at a policy and planning meeting at the government center on Tuesday, March 17.

In it he warned the county may not be in compliance with a state statute that gives the board power to set the salary compensation of the administration and the administration staff.

After learning of the statute, Awe consulted with the Wisconsin Counties Association and was given two options.

Either the county board sets the salary, or passes a resolution giving the authority to set salary to a committee.

Awe went back through the county board minutes and did not find any resolution that gave the administration committee authority for setting the compensation level for the administration

and staff.

Awe also did some research on how other counties comply with the statute.

He found four different methods that 10 other counties use to set their salary compensation levels for administrator and administrator staff.

Currently, he noted, there are 17 counties that have an administrator. No other county handles the issue in the same way that Burnett County does.

Burnett County has had an administrator since 1989. Since then, the county entered a contract with Northwest Regional Planning Commission to provide the administration services, and current county Administrator Candace Fitzgerald is actually an employee of Northwest Regional Planning Commission, not Burnett County.

The county still pays the salary, however, and the compensation level is decided by the Burnett County Administration Committee.

This year, Awe noted, the county administrator received a 5-percent raise.

County boardChairman Phil Lindeman strongly disagreed with the accusation that the county was out of compliance with the state statute. He said that “the devil was in the details” and that because the county had a contract with Northwest Regional Planning, the way that the county sets salary and benefits was within state statutes. Lindeman brought opinions of attorneys to back up his claim.

Lindeman also said he thought this disagreement between Awe and himself has grown out of proportion.

Former county administrator and current executive director of Northwest Regional Planning Commission Myron Schuster also weighed in on the discussion. He felt that the only reason other counties are not set up in the same way as Burnett County is because the regional planning commissions in other areas do not offer administration services. He also claimed that Burnett County is held up as an example of where things work well.

Schuster also explained that the review process in the contract with Northwest Regional Planning has the administrator answering to the county’s personnel committee.

Last year the county’s personnel committee was realigned into a larger administration committee and the contract has yet to reflect this, but the process still conforms to the intent of the contract.

Schuster also pointed out that the issue of the contract with Northwest Regional Planning has been raised many times in the past 20 years, but the contract does not violate the state statutes.

Other supervisors weighed in on the issue and it is possible that the topic will surface again before the county signs a new contract with Northwest Regional Planning, however no action was taken at Tuesday’s meeting.

Psychiatric evaluation to determine Larson’s responsibility

by Sherill Summer SIREN - Justin Larson, 18, Danbury, made an appearance in Burnett County Circuit Court last Wednesday, March 11. He is charged with first-degree child sexual assault - intercourse, of a child under 12, exposing genitals to a child, and child enticement. He faces up to 60 years in prison for the first-degree sexual assault alone. defense attorney James The

McLaughlin has arranged for a psychiatric evaluation of Larson, to be completed within the next 60 days, to determine if Larson could distinguish right from wrong on Dec. 3, 2008, during an incident involving a 3-year-old victim, or if he was unable to conform his conduct if he could distinguish right from wrong.

McLaughlin indicated that he felt that the latter may be the case. Depending

on the evaluation, Larson may change his plea from not guilty to not guilty for reasons of insanity. If the evaluation concludes that Larson was responsible, McLaughlin indicated that there would be a pretrial motion and the matter may be taken to a jury trial.

McLaughlin pointed out publicly, on the record, that if the psychiatric evaluation concludes that Larson qualifies for an NGR plea, and if he is sentenced to a

psychiatric institution, it is possible that he would be in the institution for a longer time than an imposed prison sentence.

Under Wisconsin law, an inmate can be held at a psychiatric institution for two-thirds of a maximum prison sentence.

Larson’s next scheduled court appearance is Wednesday, June 3.

Shell Lake woman charged with theft from church funds

by Regan Kohler WASHBURN COUNTY – A Shell Lake woman is charged with felony counts of business theft and forgery from the Faith Lutheran Church, Spooner, since 2006.

On Feb. 13, according to the probable cause sheet, a member of the church told a Washburn County Sheriff’s Department investigator that he suspected the secretary/treasurer of embezzling church funds from the account.

The report said that 14 checks, made payable from the church account to dif-

ferent entities and individuals to whom the church owed payments, were brought to the member’s attention by another member who worked in that department. On the back of the checks, according to the report, were alleged endorsements by the payee and by Judy L. Albee, 45, Shell Lake. It was said that these checks were endorsed and cashed without the knowledge or consent by any of the church’s elders, the board or the pastor. Additionally, none of the payees received these checks in question, nor had they consented to endorsement or cashing by Albee, according to

the report.

The report said that the checks totaled $13,000.

On Tuesday, March 3, Albee was brought in for questioning, where, according to the report, she confessed to stealing thousands of dollars from the church by forging these checks, either by cashing them or depositing them into her personal account, without consent from the church. According to the testimony, Albee said she did this because she’d become “delinquent on her mortgage payments to her residence.”

Albee was charged with theft from a

business setting of more than $10,000 and two counts of forgery. Her initial appearance was Tuesday, March 17, at the Washburn County Courthouse, with Burnett County Judge Ken Kutz presiding, as Washburn County Judge Eugene Harrington had to recuse himself due to being a member of the church.

Albee has previously served prison time for fraud and embezzlement, after being convicted by the federal court, according to the report.

Tribe’s Beloit Casino Project wins round in court

HERTEL/BELOIT – The Beloit Casino Project won a court battle last week that will force the government to respond to the St. Croix Tribe’s claim that the Department of Interior under President Bush acted illegally toward Native American gaming applications.

Project spokesperson Joe Hunt issued a statement saying “Finally, someone is actually going to sit down and listen to the arguments.”

According to a story in the Beloit Daily News, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Monday

rejected the government’s motion to dismiss the appeal of the St. Croix Chippewa of Wisconsin regarding the earlier dismissal of its lawsuit against the Secretary of Interior.

“Until now, the government has been able to ignore addressing the real issues in this case,” St. Croix Chairwoman Hazel Hindsley said in a written statement. “I am very heartened that the Court of Appeals in Washington will hear and rule on whether the Guidance Memorandum was lawful.”

The Tribe filed a lawsuit in December

2007, challenging a guidance memo from former Interior Secretary Dick Kempthorne to reject casinos that would not be within commuting distances from their reservations. That policy was used to reject applications from 11 tribal casino applications in the waning days of the Bush administration.

Hunt said he hopes the recent court action will lead to withdrawals of the denials, and speculated that the Obama administration could overrule Kempthorne’s policy.

The government has 30 days to

respond to the court of appeals decision.

At stake is the continuance of a project in which the St. Croix and Bad River tribes have joined efforts with a developer to create a large casino and convention center near Beloit. Following approval by the Burea of Indian Affairs, Gov. Doyle would need to approve the project for groundbreaking to take place. – Gary King with information from Beloit Daily News

Obey sponsors measure to pull back AIG bonuses

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seventh District Congressman Dave Obey announced that he was co-sponsoring a measure introduced in the House Tuesday that would impose a substantial tax on bonuses paid to employees of corporations that receive Troubled Asset Relief Program funds, like those made

by American International Group.

“Sometimes you have to hit someone over the head with a two-by-four to get your point across. Companies that have to ask U.S. taxpayers to help keep their companies solvent shouldn’t be turning around and handing out million dollar bonuses to their employees,” said Obey.

“The U.S. Government may not have the authority to void legally binding contracts, but we can certainly use the tax code to make sure that corporate executives aren’t rewarded for their bad decisions.”

The measure would subject any bonus paid out by a company that received

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funds under the Wall Street bailout to a 95-percent tax. “This is one time when we can use the IRS to help average taxpayers for a change,” Obey added. – from the office of Congressman Obey

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by Wm. F. Johnson IV MADISON – The St. Croix Valley Municipal Association spent two days in Madison visiting with several state departments, Gov. Doyle’s staff, the executive director of the Wisconsin League of Municipalities, and area legislators, March 11 and 12.

For several years the SCVMA has gone to Madison to hear how upcoming legislation will affect local cities and villages, and to bring concerns of the local area directly to the people at the capital who make decisions for the state.

The SCVMA represents the northwestern border area of the state from Siren to Bay City. The village officials who attended this year were: Kristina Handt, Luck; William F. Johnson IV, Frederic; Neil Soltis, Osceola; Darcy Long and Harvey Stower, Amery; Bob Barbian, New Richmond; Doreen Kruschke, Roberts; Peggy Nelson, Ellsworth and Elizabeth Frueh, Prescott.

Legislators and department personnel generally presented an overview of the upcoming state budget, expected legislation, the programs of the American Recovery and Revitalization Act of 2009, otherwise known as the stimulus package, and how these will impact the St. Croix Valley community.

•Legislators – Ann Hraychuck, D28th Assembly District; Sheila Harsdorf, R-10th Senate District; Kitty Rhoades, R30th Assembly District and John Murtha, R-29th Assembly District.

Following a briefing of current legislation being considered, the SCVMA mentioned several municipal concerns: Lowering the threshold for paying prevailing wages on small, local projects which may eliminate local contractors.

The need for reciprocity in regulations to allow state-bordering communities to co-operate in Chapter 51 detentions.

Law enforcement resources are wasted when transportation is required to a mental health facility on the other side of the state, when a facility is available just across the border, but current statutes only allow in-state incarceration and evaluation. A change in Act 150 for

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ISANTI, Minn. - A 29-year-old man from Isanti is in custody following an ATV crash Sunday morning that left another man in serious condition. Luke Edward Rundle of Isanti faces six charges in the accident in Isanti. Rundle is charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide or operation. Count one is punishable by up to five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. The second count carries a max penalty of three

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The west side visits Madison library reimbursement to allow funds to be used for library capital projects instead of just operations was suggested. Rep. Rhoades dismissed a question about possible puppy-mill regulation as just an Internet rumor. It was suggested that legislation be drafted to better regulate storage of fireworks, which are currently stored in large quantities in some residential neighborhoods.

•Department of Revenue – Wendy Wink, deputy secretary; Paul Ziegler, sales and property tax team leader.

Many of the SCVMA issues that were brought to the Department of Revenue echoed the agenda of the Wisconsin League of Municipalities. Allowing municipalities to issue liquor licenses over their current quota for new, fullservice restaurants. Exempting unanticipated emergency spending from levy limits and allowing unused levy-limit dollars to carry over to the next budget year.

•Department of Commerce – Aaron Oliver, deputy secretary of commerce; Mary Gage, director of the Bureau of Business Finance and Compliance; John Stricker, director of the Bureau of Business Development.

The Commerce Department representatives spoke about the economic incentives for businesses that are available.

Relocation and recruitment of businesses to Wisconsin only generates a 3- to 5percent increase each year. The Commerce Department has four regional support offices. The Eau Claire office is in the process of finding a new director. Commerce has many businessenhancement programs available, including energy efficiency block grants, regional revolving loans, and statewide tax credits; and is a sponsor of the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Network.

Deputy Secretary Oliver was asked, because we are reminded constantly that taxes drive businesses out of the state, if that was true. His response: “No.” •Department of Tourism – Sarah Klavas, director of brand marketing.

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years’ imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine. Count three charges Rundle with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. The other charges are for fleeing a peace officer, driving with a canceled license and refusal to submit to a chemical test. According to the criminal complaint, Rundle was driving an ATV with four occupants.

When he noticed a squad car, Rundle started driving the vehicle in the opposite direction at 20 mph over the speed limit. Sheriff’s officials were able to

Proudly displayed

The St. Croix Falls Spirit of Excellence Award is displayed in one of the high school cases. The award was presented to St. Croix Falls representatives at a Milwaukee Bucks game during halftime. This is the first time St. Croix Falls applied for the award. They were commended on the amount of community service listed in their application. –Photo by Tammi Milberg

programs, grants and brand strategy were presented. The Joint Effort Marketing grant program was questioned because of how it generally is used to promote new events, and it was noted that the local area relies heavily on tourist dollars, but lacks the resources to always be creating new events to it a destination. The St. Croix Valley has plenty of attractions to bring in tourist dollars, but lacks the resources to advertise at a competitive level. The St. Croix Valley has always been a partner with the state in promoting this area, but now with the budget-driven decision to close the Wisconsin Welcome Centers, thr area will lose an important source of marketing.

•Office of Energy Independence – Brian Driscoll, community relations director; John Baldus, biofuel specialist.

The Office of Energy Independence is new, and began their presentation by outlining the current grants available from the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, as well as the direction of $14 million in new stimulus money from the 2009 ARRA. There are a number of federal and state tax credit programs available now for weatherizing, thermal upgrading and energy-use reduction for homeowners, home builders and commercial buildings, as well as for the purchase of efficient vehicles. Information was also presented on biofuel incentives, as well as using biofeedstocks for manufacturing.

•Department of Natural Resources – Secretary Matthew Frank; Mary Ellen Vollbrecht, executive assistant; Brigit Brown, state trails coordinator and Kimberly Currie, business management section.

After the department’s presentation of new storm-water management legislation, the SCVMA brought concerns that these legislative rules often become unfunded mandates of huge cost to municipalities, when trying to comply with vaguely defined standards. The DNR presented its latest effort to control invasive species, both aquatic and terrestrial. The DNR was reminded that it

needs to step up its involvement in controlling invasives on property they own.

The example was given of the Gandy Dancer State Recreation Trail running through Polk and Burnett counties. The trail is a concentrated habitat for invasive buckthorn. Birds spread the seeds to the surrounding area and there has been no effort to actually remove the buckthorn. The DNR seems to be interested in printing more brochures so everyone can identify invasives, but does nothing to actually control them.

The state trails director was also asked to look into streamlining the state trail pass system to make it more friendly, and to try to encourage local trail managers to use the revenue from pass sales to maintain, enhance and promote the trail.

•Gov. Doyle’s office – Larry Marten, external relations director and Nina Carlson, policy advisor.

Doyle’s staff explained the priorities of his budget. Amery Mayor Harvey Stower recommended the governor support using ARRA ’09 money to reinstate the Wisconsin Conservation Corps.

The WCC was used to create jobs in the ‘90s with local public works projects. An example was the deck built by the WCC during the restoration of the Frederic Depot/Museum. Gov. McCallum ended the program, but it would be a job-creating effort that would be easy to reinstate.

•The SCVMA met with Dan Thompson, executive director and Curt Witynski, assistant director to discuss the agenda of the Wisconsin League of Municipalities. That agenda is available at www.lwm-info.org. The league is a lobbying organization working for cities and villages.

The SCVMA meets quarterly to discuss local issues affecting its members and travels to Madison once a year to discuss those issues with legislators, the governor and department staff. The trip is arranged by the governor’s northern representative, Bryce Luchterhand.

N E W S track him down, but when Rundle stopped the ATV, a male passenger fell off the front rack and was hit by the vehicle. The passenger is identified as Dennis Gilbert, 53. He was airlifted to the North Memorial Hospital. Gilbert suffered a broken arm and, according to the criminal complaint, his nose and ear were reattached during surgery. A field sobriety test taken at the scene indicated Rundle’s alcohol concentration was .16.

He told sheriff’s officials his last drink was an hour before the crash. Rundle has previous drunk driving offenses dating back to 2001. – redrockonair.com

Jury chosen

EAU CLAIRE - A jury of nine men and five women from Eau Claire will hear the evidence against a 46-year-old Ledgeview woman accused of killing two young women in a June 3 drunkendriving crash. Anrietta “Monique” Geske faces seven felonies — including two counts of first-degree reckless homicide — in connection with the crash that killed Ashley BritschKnetzger and Talhia Heroux, both 18, at South Oneida Street and Willard Drive in Ashwaubenon. The women were driving to the Texas Roadhouse restaurant where they worked. Prosecutors and defense attorney Jerome Buting worked with a pool of about 75 Eau Claire County residents to pick their panel, which includes two alternate jurors who will hear testimony, but will be randomly selected and excluded before deliberations. Brown County

Circuit Court Judge Sue Bischel ruled the case would be heard by a jury from outside Brown County to combat pretrial publicity, which included extensive media coverage and a billboard on U.S. 41 that said the women were the victims of a drunken driver. Testimony was expected to begin Tuesday in Brown County Circuit Court in Green Bay, and the trial is expected to last three days.

Prosecutors say Geske was drag racing another car on South Oneida Street in the moments leading up to the crash and reached speeds upwards of 90 mph in her Porsche sports car. Geske faces 232 years in prison if convicted. – Green Bay Press-Gazette

Pleads not guilty

EAU CLAIRE - The Fond du Lac man accused of killing 57 ducks with a snowmobile has pleaded not guilty to five citations carrying total fines of nearly $2,500. Thirty-three-year-old Daniel L. Morris turned himself in after the state Department of Natural Resources began investigating the Jan. 13 incident. A DNR warden says the deaths were ruled an accident based on statements from Morris and a friend. Morris entered the pleas yesterday to the citations, which total nearly $1,000. A violation of harassing or disturbing wildlife allowed the DNR to seek restitution for each of the birds killed. That amounts to nearly $1,500. No telephone listing for Morris could be found. A message for his attorney wasn’t immediately returned. – weau.com

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Shedding light on the health care crisis

Congressman Obey participates at health care forum in St.Croix Falls

by Priscilla Bauer ST. CROIX FALLS – The bright Saturday morning sun filled the St. Croix Regional Medical Center atrium as, one by one, concerned citizens began filtering in, people of different age groups but sharing the same interest – the health care crisis.

They came to listen, to learn, to ask questions and voice their ideas at a health care forum hosted by St. Croix Valley Health Care Foundation.

The forum’s panel included 7th District Congressman David Obey, SCRMC physician finance coordinator Dr. Thomas Hinck, Polk County Public Health Director Gretchen Sampson, R.N., and SCRMC Vice President CFO John Tremble.

Health forum panelist, Dr. Thomas Hinck, St. Croix R e g i o n a l Medical Center phys i cia n finance coordinator, was asked about health care conat cerns SCRMC. Hinck talked about mandated but unfunded services such as emergency room care. “We are obligated to treat. It’s part of our mission but we are also obligated to stay in business. It’s a balancing act.

We have to provide care but also maintain the ability to keep our facility open.”

“I do not consider myself an expert on health care programs,” said Obey in his opening remarks.

He then explained the design of the health care reform will be the job of the ways and means and commerce committees. Obey said Congressman John Dingell, whose father introduced a national health care bill in the 1940s, has years of experience with health care issues, and will be working closely on the new program.

Obey said the appropriations committee, of which he is chair, would be in charge of how to fund the new health care program.

History of programs The congressman gave a brief summary of the history of U.S. health care initiatives and programs, beginning with the failed attempts by Teddy Roosevelt to address the issue, followed by Franklin Roosevelt wanting a health care program included in the Social Security bill, and later, President Truman’s desire for a health care bill. Then in the ‘60s, Congress passed the Kerr-Mills Bill, which created a program providing some aid to states for low-income seniors. President Lyndon Johnson later signed the Medicare Bill.

“Our system has evolved in an ad hoc manner, so today we have a hodgepodge,” Obey told the audience.

Obey went on to say it is “a moral tragedy” that there are nearly 50 million Americans with no health insurance whatsoever, and millions more who are one major illness away from bankruptcy.

He said he has received literally hundreds of letters from constituents who are experiencing a health care crisis.

“It’s time to fix the system,” Obey said, as he finished reading from a letter from a man recently laid off who told Obey his concerns for his diabetic daughter. Unable to afford the high premiums of continued coverage through COBRA, a program which allows laidoff workers to continue on their company’s group health coverage

Polk County Public Health Director Gretchen Sampson, R.N., was one of the panelists at the Saturday, March 14, health forum held at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. Sampson spoke about prevention practices.

“In reality health care accounts for only 10 percent while health care behavior plays a major part in costs.

Community-health-needs assessments in Polk County show substance abuse and mental health as big issues. The lack of services and resources is huge in Polk County. I’m for reform that shifts focus to prevention,” said Sampson. for up to 18 months, he said he wasn’t sure what the future would bring.

Handle on costs Obey told the audience he, like President Obama, is “convinced we cannot control budget costs, federal deficits, and we cannot limit financial pressures on families until we get a handle on runaway health care costs.”

“To those who argue that it would cost too much, if the Federal Reserve and the federal government can make over a trillion dollars available to shore up the twenty biggest banks in the country, the government can certainly find enough money to help make health care accessible and affordable for everyone,” Obey added.

“President Obama is getting a start on that in his budget for next year by raising taxes by 4 percent for people who make over $200,000 a year and using that to make $600 billion available over the next 10 years as a down payment for health care reform.”

When asked what shape the new program will take, Obey answered, “I don’t know. John Dingell said he thinks we’ll end up with something like the Massachusetts plan.” (The Massachusetts plan requires nearly every resident to obtain health insurance coverage.)

Combination of plans Obey said the new plan will make an attempt to contain costs and provide for everyone through a combination of public and private plans. “The plan will be a shared responsibility between patient, employer, government and providers.”

The panel then turned to the question of possible cost-saving measures such as converting patient records from paper to electronic. Polk County Public Health Director Gretchen Sampson said she has been working on converting records in her office and while electronic record keeping improves benefits to patients, the conversion process for software, hardware and training can be expensive.

“There is definitely an improvement in quality of care with electronic records,” said Sampson, who cited children’s health records as an example. Sampson said the Wisconsin Immunization Records improves the vaccination status of children with standardization of care.

“Don’t expect savings immediately, savings will be over a long period,” said Obey, agreeing with Sampson’s assessment.

Obey told the group Obama wants to modernize the system as the country moves toward an expanded health care system and that electronic records could also save as many as 100,000 lives a year by eliminating medical mistakes.

More prevention Sampson said she wanted to speak to the issue of prevention.

“In reality, health care accounts for only

Seventh District Congressman David Obey participated in a health care forum Saturday, March 14, at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center.

The St. Croix Valley Health Care Foundation hosted the forum.

Obey was there to listen to people’s ideas and concerns about how to reform our health care system.

10 percent, while health care behavior plays a major part in costs.” Sampson said community-health-needs assessments in Polk County show substance abuse and mental health as big issues. “The lack of services and resources is huge in Polk County. I’m for reform that shifts focus to prevention,” said Sampson.

Sampson went on to comment on the Medicaid expansion programs, stating that while only 8 percent are uninsured in Polk County, there is a problem with providers not accepting new patients due to low reimbursement payments.

Cost of free care Dr. Hinck said free care at SCRMC was just under $1 million in the last eight months, which was an 80-percent increase over last year.

When Hinck was asked about concerns at SCRMC, he talked about mandated but unfunded services, such as emergency room care.

“We are obligated to treat,” he said. “It is part of our mission, but we are also obligated to stay in business. It’s a balancing act. We have to provide care but also maintain the ability to keep our facility open.”

Hinck then asked Obey what he thought would be done to make a more equitable system.

Obey pointed out there are huge disparities in the cost of medical care throughout the country.

“Studies demonstrate states like Wisconsin and Minnesota provide services at a lower cost and better outcomes than states like Florida, with higher costs.

We can’t afford those kinds of costs.

There’s going to be a fight and there will be compromises.”

SCRMC physician Wendy Nunes said she hoped President Obama would address the issue of the lack of surgeons in rural hospitals. “A hospital cannot survive without surgical care,” said Nunes.

Another SCRMC physician, Dr. Arne Lagus, also commented on the difficulty in recruiting physicians to rural medical centers.

Sampson agreed, saying, “The health professional situation in Wisconsin is in a crisis right now. The glut of the population is in the 55 to 75 age group. Who is going to take care of this population?

There need to be incentive programs for people to go into health care professions and also to come to areas where there are health care professional shortages.”

Nunes said the problem of physician liability and the cost of training needed to be addressed as well.

Obey was questioned by an audience member as to what role lobbyists would play in creating the new program.

“Every single person in the country has lobbyists representing them. They will all be trying to push their point of view with committees. I don’t know who the winners and losers will be. Democracy is not elegant. It is rough and tumble,” commented Obey.

“There’s no group with stronger clout,” said Obey of pharmaceutical groups.

Obey told the audience the U.S. is the only government that pays full price for drugs, where countries such as France or Germany sit down with drug company representatives and negotiate prices.

Model for nation State Rep. Ann Hraychuck said she was grateful for Obey’s help in the passage of Wisconsin’s SeniorCare, the low-cost drug program for seniors. “We are the only state that has it and we hope this will be a model for the nation,” said Hraychuck.

Hraychuck said it was important for citizens with concerns to bring them to their representatives “Being involved is the most important thing you can do.”

Less competitive When asked how the current health care system relates to the United States’ place in the world, Obey said the existing system makes the U.S. less competitive in the marketplace.

“We have made certain historic decisions that put us on a different path than D r. We n d y Nunes, a physician at SCRMC, spoke at Saturday’s health forum saying she h o p e d President Obama would address an issue facing rural many medical centers, the lack of surgeons wanting to come to hospitals in smaller communities. “A hospital cannot survive without surgical care,” said Nunes.

Physician liability and the cost of training were two more concerns Nunes felt needed to be addressed. our competitors,” said Obey. “In Europe decisions are handled at the government level. There is a disadvantage because we provide insurance through an employerbased system and because it is so ingrained I don’t think we will get away with eliminating it.”

Clarence Nelson, a retired economist from Taylors Falls, came to the forum to give his perspective as an economist.

“Private health insurance companies are enormous inefficiencies,” said Nelson.

“While $6,000 is spent per person in the U.S., only $3,000 per person is spent in other countries. We’re worse off than these countries that spend less.”

Nelson said going with the right system could ring out half the cost and the current system is a big drag on our economy, costing both families and industries.

Dental care The panel also heard comments from several dental care providers who said low Medicare reimbursements did not allow providers to accept patients enrolled in those programs.

“Dental care has been treated as a luxury as has mental health care, and that’s going to have to change,” said Obey.

Obey’s recollection of his own family’s worries over health care coverage brought home the fact everyone has been touched by this country’s health care crisis. Dying of cancer and in jeopardy of losing her health care coverage, Obey’s sister said she wished she would die before her insurance ended. She died one day before it ran out.

“Everything is on the table,” said Obey.

“If this is going to happen, it is going to happen this year,” said Obey. “We can be flexible in determining how we cover everyone and how we manage costs, but we can’t be flexible about whether we do it – we must get this done.”

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Concerns aired; board awaits citizen input, Xcel drawings

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – Residents who have been around the area long enough to remember the Chisago Power Line Project and the controversy of putting an overhead 161kV line in the cities of St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls will remember the long litigation between Xcel Energy and Dairyland Power Corp., and the cities of Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls that began in 1998. The litigation involved the cities fighting to have the line (which was originally proposed to be 230kV) reduced to 161kV, and require the line to be buried underground to keep the cities’ scenic value preserved.

Years later, the power companies and cities came to a mitigation agreement.

All parties signed the mediated settlement agreement in 2002. The settlement agreement indicated the power line would be routed underground through Taylors Falls, and in St. Croix Falls, coming from the hydroelectric dam, under Louisiana Street, under Blanding Woods Road, under Pine Street and popping up overhead at the Dairyland Power substation on 220th Avenue. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approved that agreement and scope of the project for construction in 2002.

Minnesota’s permitting process for the line took longer and was approved in

February 2008.

The underground conduit for the line to come through St. Croix Falls was buried under Louisiana Street in St. Croix Falls as one phase of the project.

With the next phase of the project, being the underground portion of Blanding Woods Road, coming up, a few issues arose.

One issue was that Xcel wanted to work with the city to avoid tearing up Blanding Woods Road, which was recently redone. The idea was to change the route slightly to the east of the school property and run the buried conduit under the school road between Blanding Woods Road and the school property. The school discussed the idea, held a public hearing, at which time Xcel Representative Phil Lysdahl, indicated at that meeting, the possibility of putting overhead power lines in the industrial park rather than at the Dairyland substation. He reiterated that Xcel is hoping to negotiate with the city and school the alternate route to avoid tearing up Blanding Woods Road.

Mayor Darrell Anderson was at one of the meetings of the school board to explain what Xcel was asking for with the school easement proposal.

Two issues began to develop from that discussion. The first was the school board allowing for an easement onto the school property for the line to run there instead of under Blanding Woods Road.

The second was the possibility of power lines emerging above ground in the Industrial Park, once the buried line crossed Maple Drive. Lysdahl said he is

Man fires shot inside home; faces charges

ST. CROIX FALLS - A 31-year-old St. Croix Falls man faces charges this week after shooting a shotgun off inside his home while apparently intoxicated.

Joshua J. Lehrke faces possible charges of endangering safety by intoxicated use of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a short-barreled shotgun.

According to a criminal complaint, police responded to the Lehrke home at approximately 2:45 a.m., Monday, March 16, and met with Lehrke’s roommate outside the home. While speaking with the roommate, a shot went off inside the home. Officers were surrounding the home when Lehrke walked out onto Hamilton street and

headed north. He was confronted by officers, ordered to the ground and detained. He was found to be armed with a loaded Smith and Wesson .38 caliber snub-nosed revolver with a laser light.

Lehrke was taken to St. Croix Regional Medical Center.

In a search of the home, officers found spent shotgun shells, a 12-guage shotgun, a sawed-off .410 shotgun, a loaded AR-15 rifle, a loaded Glock 9mm handgun, a .22-caliber pistol and a boltaction Russian military rifle.

In speaking with the roommate, it was learned that Lehrke is unemployed and on disability. – Gary King with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Department

Obey in Osceola for update on airport improvement efforts OSCEOLA – Seventh District Congressman Dave Obey, D-Wis., was in Osceola recently for a briefing by officials at L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport on how they plan to use $950,000 that Obey secured in the new federal budget to help with airport improvement efforts.

“Our roads, highways and airports are an essential part of our economy and necessary for the creation of good-paying jobs in the region,” said Obey, who as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee was the lead architect of President Obama’s economic recovery plan. “So I’m glad we’ve been able to help the airport expand and grow without putting too large a burden on local taxpayers in these tough economic times, and I appreciate the opportunity to see firsthand how these funds are being used.”

To better facilitate increasing jet traffic, the airport has been working since 2003 to reconstruct and lengthen run-

ways and expand supporting facilities, including taxiways, hangers and the terminal. The airport is currently working to finish the expansion of the main taxiway and planning a partial length taxiway to serve the south side of the airport and land acquisition to protect airport approach path.

With this year’s funds, Obey has secured nearly $5 million to help expand the airport.

L.O. Simenstad Airport is classified as a transport/corporate airport in the state system and serves business jets, regular air cargo shipments, air taxi operations and recreational users.

Regular business customers include: Polaris, Raytec, Core Products, River Valley Farms, Custom Fire Apparatus and Hazelden Foundation. To better leverage the airport for economic development, the city of Osceola recently developed a new, adjacent airport business park. – from the office of Congressman Obey

hoping the city would be willing to negotiate for allowing overhead lines to begin in the industrial park rather than at the substation, but said those negotiations have to take place.

The school board tabled the easement issue before, and at the special meeting March 16, they tabled it again. This time, the easement location shifted from under the school road, to east of that, in the ditch between the school property and Blanding Woods Road.

During citizen comments, Barbara Singerhouse, who was involved in, and is familiar with, the original Chisago Project agreement as a member of the Concerned River Valley Citizens, made a few remarks to the board. Singerhouse wanted the board to be aware that if they approved the easement or any change to the project, Xcel Energy would have to report that to the Public Service Commission for approval as a scope change. “Once they get a scope change, Xcel could come back to the PSC with other scope changes to the project, so even one change like this easement could render the original agreement for buried lines null and void and could forever change the project and how it goes through this community,” she cautioned.

Xcel indicated the project is underground at this time on Louisiana and is stated to be underground through Blanding Woods, or the school property easement. The possibility of overhead lines at the industrial park are negotiations Xcel says they hope to make with the city of St. Croix Falls.

Singerhouse said she would really caution the board in approving this easement when they have seen no plans or drawings, and to consider how this approval will affect the agreement of 2002.

Blanding Woods resident Tom Engel agreed with the idea that the board should review plans before approving something because the location has changed since the public hearing.

The school’s attorney drafted a legal document with regard to the easement, but the board members received it during the meeting for the first time. It was noted by Xcel that certain language including poles, towers, and cross-arms were stricken from the easement draft, implicating underground structure only would be allowed.

Board member Bruce Paulsen stated he was not comfortable approving something before he had a chance to read it. Lysdahl appeared to be agitated

by the board’s discussion about tabling the issue a third time.

“This is the third time we’ve been here and you’ve already held the public hearing. We are on a schedule and at some point, we are going to have to move on this. You have had time to review it,” he said.

“They have been waiting for seven years for approval,” Singerhouse rebutted, urging the school board to wait until the next regular board meeting to act on this issue. “They are not in a hurry. Three or four more weeks is not a big deal.”

Paulsen also retorted to Lysdahl’s comment stating, “I would feel somewhat foolish approving something I have not had a chance to read over first,” referring to the attorney letter just received that evening. “I don’t care why I haven’t read it. I care that I haven’t read it.”

Board President Ken Stensven asked Singerhouse for her reasons to request the board to table the issue. She responded saying that the public needs more time to review and understand the impact of the decision because it will forever change the scope of the project.

She said she has not seen any plans to be able to comment on, and that she had more comments to make about the issue.

Mona Schmidt, board member, said that she would like to see some plans and have people have a chance to say something about this before passing it.

She stated that even though there was a public hearing, that there is new information because Xcel is now proposing to have the easement further east of the school property than originally proposed, and it needs to be reviewed further.

Board member Pat Mitchell said she is not comfortable with the idea of approving something without plans and without hearing from constituents.

She made a motion to table the issue.

Schmidt seconded the motion. The motion to table until April 14, the next regular board meeting, was carried with all in favor except Max Fehrenbacher who was absent.

Stensven indicated that persons with concerns about the project, including Singerhouse, should contact any of the board members to make sure their concerns are taken into account at the next board meeting.

Shrine holds St. Patrick’s Day Party

The St. Croix Valley Shrine Club held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Party on Saturday, March 14, at the Hammond Golf Club. At the event, Larry Riemenschneider of the Zor Divan, unveiled a new poster that will be used at all area Shrine events. Riemenschneider (L) is with Barry Ausen, Shrine Club vice president (R). - Special photo

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Grantsburg's National History Day Showcase 2009 GRANTSBURG – On Wednesday, March 4, the Grantsburg School District held its first-annual National History Day Showcase.

The event was a resounding success for the students, the school, and the community. This year’s National History Day theme was The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies, and over 200 students in grades six through 10 presented their historical research with carefully constructed exhibits, papers, documentaries and Web sites. The National History Day Showcase motivated students to research and learn more about their selected topics and also learn more about history from each other.

They helped the students and the staff in a variety of ways that made the experience a success. They hope to make this an annual event at the Grantsburg School District and if you have any questions please contact Allissa Koenen at allissa.koenen@grantsburg.k12.wi.us.

Wish the students luck at the regional competition.

The winners are: Senior division Individual exhibit category: First: Tyler Sanvig, topic: Kurt Cobain.

Second : McKenzie Ryan, topic: Paul McCartney.

Third: William Lauer, topic: Dr. Seuss.

Fourth: Emily Cole, topic: Marilyn Monroe.

Group exhibit category: First: Jordan Christopherson, Cory Niles and Erin Stavne, topic: Jack the Ripper.

Second: Gavin Meyer, Seth Odegard and Emily Swenson, topic: Charles Darwin.

Third: Carissa Skifstad and Cherissa Vollendorf, topic: Pocahontas.

Fourth: Kortney Morrin, Brent Myers and Trevor Thompson, topic: Al Capone.

Greg Peer and noted Grantsburg historian Eunice Kanne check out some old photos at one of the exhibits during History Day held at Grantsburg Middle School on March 4.

Noah Gansman said choosing to make his History Day exhibit about Dick Bong, America’s highest scoring air ace, came by accident. The Grantsburg sophomore said he was in Superior to get his driver’s license and got lost.

“I ran into this museum,” said Gansman. “It was the World War II Heritage Museum where I met Dick Bong’s sister.” Gansman said after visiting the museum and talking with Bong’s sister he became interested in the Poplar native, who shot down over 40 Japanese aircraft, and decided to focus his exhibit on the World War II P-38 pilot. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

“Before the showcase other students and I would compare how we put together our annotated bibliographies and our exhibits,” related Tyler Sanvig, winner in the individual exhibit category. “However, during the showcase we were all able to see how everyone’s research came together. From just visiting different exhibits during the fair, I came away with a sense of really learning a great deal about the major personalities from history.”

The fair was located in the middle school gymnasium and parents, family, friends, community members, and members of the school district were invited to view the entries prepared by the students. A group of 17 judges evaluated each entry based upon national standards. Each student was interviewed by a panel of two judges as part of the process. For most students, this was their first experience with a formal interview format.

This was the first History Day

Showcase for gifted and talented teacher, Allissa Koenen.

She saw a way for all social studies students to benefit from the study of history while picking up other skills such as time management and the critical examination of evidence. “This particular event is a great enrichment opportunity for the whole district. It also comports well with the gifted and talented program because it challenged students to go beyond their comfort zone and stretch their abilities.”

Students were graded against themselves for their projects. In addition, they competed within their designated division for a place to move on to the regional competition.

“Students were proud to show off their hard work and accomplishments to their colleagues and especially the judges. Each student had a different story tell about their historical research and their journey of learning,” stated

“I really hate smoking,” said Timmy Corry as he and fellow History Day presenter Joe Swonsinski looked over the petition they asked History Day visitors to sign as part of their exhibit, “Secondhand Smoke Causes Stroke.” The two Grantsburg Middle School seventh-graders said they chose this subject because they really don’t think people should smoke. The students hoped to send the signed petition to Wisconsin legislators in Madison.

Koenen. “To simply have an adult listen and converse with them about their topic was truly a significant experience in their young lives.”

All students are to be congratulated for their fine work. This was a major undertaking and required extraordinary effort and dedication. A total of 20 entries placed at the local fair and will move on to the regional competition in Eau Claire on April 1. The state competition takes place on May 2. Gratitude is extended to all of the teachers and community members who assisted by serving as judges and volunteers, and to all of the Grantsburg High School National Honor Society students who assisted.

Junior division Individual exhibit category: First: Ellie Corbin, topic: John Muir.

Second: Anneka Johnson, topic: Ada James.

Third: Lydia Van Deusen, topic: Ruby Bridges.

Fourth: Lea Chute, topic: Juliette Gordon Low. Sixth-grade prize: Carolyn Peterson, topic: Julia Child.

Group exhibit category: First: Jake Langevin, Jake Radtke, Brandon Roufs, Brady Thompson and Mariah Zastrow, topic: Jackie Robinson.

Second: Lily Benge-Briggs, Grace Corbin, Johanna Lauer, Stacie McKenzie and Sam Schwieger, topic: Walt Disney.

Third: Brandon Ryan, Clay Poeschl and Jake Wald, topic: Jesse Owens.

Fourth: Jessica Glover, Cierra Hess, Austin Otis, RuthAnn Pederson and Sommer Rikkola, topic: Rosa Parks.

Historical paper category: First: Connor Myers, topic: Abraham Lincoln.

Second: Nicole Johnson, topic: Emmett Till.

Performance category: First: Seth Ilgen, Aimee Lerud and Kylie Pewe.

History Day presenters Steven Haupt and Joe Dye chose the legacy of Jimmy Page for their National History Day project. The theme for this year’s event was The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies. Haupt said while doing research for the project he discovered some interesting facts. “I found out Page was still alive and had played in a number of different bands before joining Led Zeppelin.”

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Fifth-Annual All-Leader Boys Basketball Team

by Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC – The sheer volume of talented boys basketball players in the West Lakeland Conference made this year’s selection process another difficult task. Last year we added a selection of honorable mentions, but this year there are faces to go with each one.

There are probably a handful of players not mentioned on our list that are just as deserving, but many of those will be back again next year.

The MVP selection was an easy decision and probably not too surprising.

Luck’s Brennan Olson is one of the best basketball players this area has seen in

quite some time. He finished the season averaging just over 22 points per game, scored over 1,000 career points and had well over 500 rebounds. Hopefully, we hear good things from him in the future, and we wish him success along with the other selections.

Siren freshman Elijah Hinze was chosen rookie of the year for his team, leading 11.9 points per game and 262 points this season – not bad for a freshman.

Unity’s Brady Flaherty had a successful year as a sophomore, leading his team in points and showing he’s capable of playing at the varsity level. He improved dramatically from last season.

Although the season seemed to end more abruptly than most fans probably expected, there were several dramatic games.

No one will soon forget the two conference battles between Luck and Grantsburg. Both games came down to buzzer beaters, and both teams deserve a lot of credit for not only packing the gymnasiums on a regular basis, but both showing what a true high school boys basketball game should be.

Because the Luck boys ended the season with sole possession of the conference title, Rick Giller had our vote for coach of the year. Jon Ruud’s Siren boys turned a few heads this season as well,

and should be credited for getting the team back on a winning track.

The St. Croix Falls boys deserve a lot of credit this season as well, and despite floating under the radar in the second and third conference spots this year, don’t be too surprised to see them near the top of the conference next season.

Frederic and Unity showed signs of improvement throughout the year, and we look forward to seeing them improve next year. Congratulations to all players and coaches on another great season!

First team coach, players, MVP and rookie

Coach Rick Giller Luck

Most Valuable Brennan Olson Luck

Forward Ryan Larson St. Croix Falls

Center Trent Bonneville Grantsburg

Forward Charlie Brown Siren

Guard Connar Goetz Grantsburg

Guard Ben Larson Grantsburg

Rookie Elijah Hinze Siren

Second team coach, players and most improved

Coach Jon Ruud Siren

Forward Gus Koecher St. Croix Falls

Center Zach Anderson Frederic

Forward Harry SeversonDickinson, Luck

Guard Carson Giller Luck

Guard Austin Elliott Webster

Guard Tyler Myers Grantsburg

Most Improved Brady Flaherty Unity

Cole Mortel Luck

Nick Morgan Luck

Adam Baum Webster

James Wethern Webster

Honorable mentions

Ethan Cook Frederic

Brent Crandell Frederic

Jason Jensen Grantsburg

Thane Larson Grantsburg

Brent Myers Grantsburg

Alec Mortel Luck

Honorable mentions

Cory Gebhard St. Croix Falls

Sam Schmidt St. Croix Falls

Brennen Moose Siren

Andrew Brown Siren

Rush Hickethier Unity

Seth McKenzie Unity

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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Dragons memorable season ends at state “Overall the season was a blast,” Karsten stated. “With preseason expectation of us being pretty good and the conference favorites, to us continuing to win every regular season game, the season continued to build up to and through the playoffs. With the win over Flambeau at Spooner, that was the signal to me that we had a very special season. The sectional championship and trip to state was just extra fun for me. I will always be indebted to this set of girls for all of the great memories that they have created for me.”

Janey Emery named all-state team and Carley makes honorable mention St. Mary Central 49, Siren 34

by Brenda Sommerfeld MADISON – The Siren Dragons girls basketball team played at the state tournament for the first time in the school’s history over the weekend. First-year coach Ryan Karsten traveled to Madison with his team to play the St. Mary Central Zephyrs in the semifinals on Friday, March 13. St. Mary Central defeated the Dragons, 49-34.

“We had big eyes and a lot of nerves,” Karsten said. “If we would have relaxed sooner, I bet the game would have been closer. St. Mary Central played very well and we didn’t. That is what happened.”

The St. Mary Central defense kept both Janey and Carley Emery from getting many shots up. None of the other Dragons were able to put up a point in the first quarter, ending it 13-0.

“It was one of those things that helped us overcome any jitters that we had,” St. Mary Central coach Jeff Chew said. “I think it maybe lowered them a little bit more than it got us going.”

“I think it helped calm our nerves,” Zephyr guard Rachel Brown agreed.

Carley Emery was sent to the freethrow line seconds into the second quarter. She nailed one of her two for the Dragons first point.

“The first one always is the toughest to go down, it seems like, especially in 1 2 3 4 Team St. Mary Central 13 13 9 14 Siren 0 11 12 11 Individual Statistics St. Mary Central 2s 3s FTM/A 2/4 Clare Englebert Brittany Schaffer 3 2 2/2 1 1 9/12 Maggie Pawlowski Rachel Brown 7 6/12 Megan Miner 1 3/4 0/2 Leisa Conn Katie Houselog Caitlin Grassman 0/2 Totals 12 3 22/38 Siren Janey Emery Meghan Baasch Ashley Guevara Carley Emery Jamie Fischbach Haily Mulroy Sarah Howe Daphne Hubbell Totals

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Meghan Baasch scrambles to get the ball before her opponent can.

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Siren senior Janey Emery goes up for one of the few shots she was allowed by the Zephyr defense. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Dragon Carley Emery looks for a teammate to pass the ball to while being trapped by two St. Mary Central defensmen.

big games,” Karsten said. “Today we didn’t have that go down until the second quarter, which really put us in a hole.”

After Siren’s first point, Ashley Guevara was able to score two 3-pointers and Carley Emery scored two more points. Two more free throws were scored by Dragons to end the first half, 26-11.

“After the first free throws, we got back into the swing of things,” Carley Emery commented. “What killed us was the first quarter.”

Both Siren and St. Mary Central added 23 more points in the second half.

With the Dragons trailing by 15 after the first half they couldn’t make up the difference.

“We worked a lot on our defense this week,” Brown commented. “We knew who their shooters were. We knew we had to get a hand in their face ‘cause they’ve been making a lot of 3’s all season. We did what we had to do.”

“I was proud of how my girls never gave up and continued to battle until there was zero minutes left in the fourth-quarter clock,” Karsten commented. “It showed that we still had pride, heart and togetherness until the

end. I couldn’t be more proud of a set of girls.”

Brown led the Zephyrs in points, totaling 20. Maggie Pawlowski contributed 12, Brittany Scaffer added 10, Megan Miner scored five and Clare Englebert totaled two.

“Rachel stepped up all year for us,” Chew said. “She’s done the little things to make us a successful team, but today there was Maggie and Megan. I think those two did just a tremendous job shutting down their (Siren’s) two lead scorers.”

For Siren, Ashley Guevara and Carley Emery led the team with points, each scoring eight. Jamie Fischbach scored two 3-pointers for six points, Haily Mulroy, Janey Emery and Meghan Baasch each scored four points.

“Some of my role players hit some bigger shots after they realized that we’re gonna get rolled if we don’t start playing,” Karsten said.

The Siren Dragons ended their season with a record of 25-1 after their loss to St. Mary Central. Janey Emery was named to the Division 4 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association AllState Team, while sister Carley was put on the honorable mention list.

Jamie Fischbach gets a rebound and dribbles the ball out of the lane.

Ashley Guevara goes up hard for a shot over a Zephyr player.

••• LEADER LAND – UW-Stout senior Char Edwards, (Webster graduate) ended her career with the Blue Devils as a first team selection to the 2009 All-WIAC W o m e n ’ s Basketball team.

She averaged 11.8 points per game, 6.1 rebounds, had three double-doubles this season Char Edwards and scored double figures in 17 games this season.

Edwards also averaged 15.2 points in the final five games of the season.

Former Luck athlete Britta Petersen, was also chosen as a first team selection to the 2009 All-WIAC Women’s Basketball team. Petersen led the Pointers with 14.4 points per game, 40 blocks and was second in rebounds with 5.6 per game.

••• RIVER FALLS – St. Croix Falls graduate and UWRiver Falls junior Jessica Lundgren leads the Falcons fast-pitch team with a .548 batting average in 31 at bats. The Falcons are currently 5-5 overall and are Jessica Lundgren coming off two wins that took place at the Rebel Spring Games in Florida on Tuesday, March 17.

••• MUNCIE, Ind– Former St. Croix Falls athlete Andy Nelson has seen a considerable amount of playing time this season for the Division 1 Ball State University volleyball team.

Despite suffering their third-straight loss to Loyola last Saturday, March Andy Nelson 14, the Cardinals still post a 10-7 overall record and are 4-3 in the conference. Nelson has seen action in 54 games this season and totals 103 kills and 64 blocks. He had eight kills in five games during the teams 3-2 loss to Loyola.

••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4 p.m. on Tuesdays to go in Extra Points. – Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete who will be playing collegiate sports in 2009 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld

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Three seniors will be missed

by Brenda Sommerfeld SIREN – The Dragons loss at the state tournament on Friday, March 13, ends the career of three senior Dragons, Janey Emery, Amber Guevara and Jenna Wambolt. Coach Ryan Karsten says all three will be missed next season.

Emery was named to the Division 4 WBCA All-state team. She averaged 12.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game during her senior year. She led Siren in blocked shots. She finished second on the team in assists and steals. She finishes her career with a total of 1,140 points.

“In my 10 years here at Siren, there hasn’t been a better person come through our program,” Karsten commented. “She was a leader, role model and a pleasure to have on the team. She will do many, many great things after she graduates from Siren later this spring. She is the kind of player coaches

dream about having on their team, and I was fortunate enough to be able to coach her for one year.”

Guevara and Wambolt may not have the stats that Emery has, but Karsten considers them to have been a big part of the team.

“They might not have got all the print that Janey got for her great accomplishments, but they were a vital piece of our state run,” Karsten said. “Both came to practice every day and made everyone they went up against better.”

“It was a team of 12 that made it to state, just what they did wasn’t seen very much by the public. I will miss both girls dedication and smiles next season.”

Siren senior basketball players (L to R) Ashley Guevara, Janey Emery and Jenna Wambolt will be missed next basketball season. – Photo submitted

Siren sends Dragons off with pep fest

Assistant coach Jim Emery and head coach Ryan Karsten presented the girls with a gold ball they made. They spoke to parents, fans and students about the upcoming games in Madison.

The Siren first-graders displayed a sign they made showing support for the varsity girls basketball team during the pep fest held before the team left for Madison on Wednesday, March 11. – Photos submitted

When asked what their favorite color was each player on the girls basketball team replied gold in hopes of winning gold in Madison.

220th-Annual 0th-Annual

Elementary students gave fives for good luck to each player of the varsity Dragon girls basketball team.

Last year’s girls coach Jon Ruud emceed the pep rally held to send the girls off on their trip to the state tournament. Ruud coached the boys basketball team this season.

St. Mary Central takes state title St. Mary Central 45, Potosi 42

by Brenda Sommerfeld MADISON – After the St. Mary Central Zephyrs win over Siren on Friday, March 13, in the semifinals, they played the Potosi Chieftains in the championship game Saturday, March 14. The Zephyrs defeated Potosi, 45-42.

St. Mary Central was up 22-13 after halftime and held on to the lead to end the game as state champions.

Rachel Brown totaled another 20 points against the Chieftains, Brittany Scahffer scored 14, Clare Englebert and Caitlin Grassman each added four and Maggie Pawlowski contributed two.

This was the Zephyrs second consecutive trip to state. Last season, they took home the silver ball, but this year they got the gold.

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Dragon scenes at Alliant Energy Center

The Siren High School band was bused down to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison in order to play during Siren’s semifinal game against St. Mary Central on Friday, March 13. Several other students sat behind and to the side of the band.

Letters spelling out go Siren were held up by fans. Green and white were the colors worn by most in the Siren section of the Alliant Energy Center.

Many members of the Siren community take their seats before the Dragon game. “It’s a town of 900 people, and I believe 700 of them are here,” an announcer for WQOW TV in Eau Claire said.

Each member of the Siren Dragon team was announced while being put on camera before the start of the game on Friday. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

The Dragons starting lineup waited patiently to be announced before tip off of their semifinal game against St. Mary Central Friday.

Jon Ruud and his son sat with members of his boys basketball team and other students while watching the girls play.

Carley Emery and Ashley Guevara jump for a high five after being announced as the starting lineup.

Coach Ryan Karsten claps for his team as they are announced.

Sarah Howe looks to pass the ball to a teammate.

Haily Mulroy aims at the basket for a shot.

After fouling out in the fourth quarter, Carley Emery gets emotional while teammate Meghan Baasch looks to the scoreboard.

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More state basketball scenes

Members of the Siren Dragons basketball team nervously watch as their starting five players take on the St. Mary Central Zephyrs during the state tournament Friday, March 13.

Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

A cameraman liked the Dragon mascot costume so much that he borrowed the head to wear while he taped part of the game.

Coach Karsten shows his team what he wants them to do during a time-out taken during the Dragons game against the Zephyrs.

Carley Emery and coach Ryan Karsten manage smiles while talking to the press following their state semifinal game at the Alliant Energy Center.

The entire Siren team joins the captains of St. Mary Central and the referees in the center of the basketball court before the start of the game on Friday, March 13.

West Lakeland All-Conference basketball teams

West Lakeland’s All-Conference Boys Basketball Team includes, front row (L to R): Jason Jensen, Ben Larson, Tyler Myers, Connar Goetz and Trent Bonneville, all of Grantsburg. Back row: Brennan Olson, Carson Giller and Harry Severson-Dickinson of Luck, Austin Elliott, Webster; Ryan Larson and Gus Koecher, St. Croix Falls. Inset: Brady Flaherty, Unity. Honorable mentions (not pictured): Charlie Brown, Siren; Zach Anderson, Frederic; Cory Gebhard, St. Croix Falls; Brennen Moose, Siren, and Ethan Cook, Frederic. – Photos by Lori Nelson

West Lakeland’s All-Conference Girls Basketball Team includes, bottom row (L to R): Becca Anderson, Frederic; Becca Milligan, Unity; Morgan Denny, Luck and Taryn Pilz, Luck. Middle row: Kortney Morrin, Grantsburg; Ashley Guevara, Siren; Janey Emery, Siren and Carley Emery, Siren. Top row: Rose Kopecky, Webster; Michelle Gibbs, Webster; Sarah Petznick, St. Croix Falls and Marissa Campeau, St. Croix Falls. Honorable mentions (not pictured): Meghan Baasch, Siren; Jenny Benoy, St. Croix Falls; Megan Anderson, Frederic, and Gabrielle Witzany, Grantsburg.

West Lakeland All-Conference wrestling West Lakeland’s All-Conference Boys Wrestling Team includes (L to R): Dennis McKinney, Dylan Hendricks and Dustin McKinney of Unity; Spencer Walters, Jake Bruns and Joe Raygor, St. Croix Falls. Other members of the West Lakeland AllConference team are from Clear Lake and Turtle Lake/Clayton.

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Bantam hockey clinches state championship

The Burnett/Grantsburg Bantam Hockey Team clinched the WAHA Division 3A state championship Sunday, March 15, with a 2-0 win against Somerset.

The first goal was scored early in the first period. The game-winning goal was scored toward the end of the game, after Somerset had pulled their goalie. Players and coaches are as follows, (L to R), front row: Goalies Brandon Roufs and Jimmy Richison. Second row: Cameron McWilliams, Bryce Ryan, Shay Johnson, Brandon Ryan, Dakota Linke and Alex Hopkins.

Third row: Coach Jeff Linke, Gino Lonetti, Matt Larson, Matt Smith, Bert Luedtke, Jacob Swenson, Aaron Dietmeier and coach Mark Swenson. Back row: Jake Langevin and Kyle Roberts. – Photo submitted

ABOVE: Josh Bentley, driving a Siren fire truck, met the Burnett/Grantsburg Bantam Hockey players when they returned to the Lodge Center Arena, Siren, after winning the state championship in their division. The players, as many as could fit into the truck, were paraded around the village, siren blaring. Other players followed in the open bed of a truck. RIGHT: One of the Burnett/Grantsburg Bantam players, Alex Hopkins, held the statechampionship flag at the window of the Siren fire truck during the parade through the village Sunday, March 15. The hockey players come from four schools, the three Burnett County schools and Frederic.

State free-throw goers

The Knights of Columbus congratulate the area youth who won their age group free throw contests on March 7, and will now advance to the state competition in Wisconsin Rapids on April 4. The Knights extend gratitude to the parents who made it possible for the students to get to the competition.

The winners were (pictured L to R) Shauna Jorgensen, 13, Unity; Casey Ogilvie, 10, Luck; Taylor Alseth, 10, Frederic. – Photos submitted A Siren fire truck, driven by Josh Bentley, led a parade of vehicles that celebrated the Burnett/Grantsburg Bantam Hockey Team’s state championship.

This was the third time the team has won the state championship. They won the first game Saturday, March 14, by a score of 7-1 against Waupaca. The second game was a 6-3 win over Washington County. The score in the third game against Somerset was 2-0. – Photos by Nancy Jappe unless otherwise noted

Burnett youth place first

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NAME: Varsity girls basketball team SCHOOL: Siren YEAR: 2008-2009 COMMENTS: The entire Siren Dragon varsity girls basketball team deserves recognition for becoming conference, regional and sectional champions during their 2008-2009 season. The Dragons made the trip to Madison for the state tournament over the past weekend.

Unfortunately, the lost 49-34 to the St. Mary Central Zephyrs. St. Mary Central went on to win the state championship. The Dragons were undefeated 25-0 until their matchup against the Zephyrs. They finished their season with a 25-1 record and graduate three seniors this spring, returning most players for next season. – Brenda Sommerfeld

Siren Dragons varsity girls basketball team

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To the SENIOR boys basketball players of Webster, Siren, Frederic, Luck, Grantsburg, Unity & St. Croix Falls:

We have watched most of you play since 3rd grade when you all started out learning the fundamentals of basketball by playing on Saturdays. It has been a pleasure seeing you grow into fine athletic men and respectable young citizens.

Thanks for the memories. We wish you the best success in 480611 your future endeavors.

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by Brenda Sommerfeld LEADER LAND – The Wisconsin Hockey Coaches Association named their 2009 AllState boys hockey team. Although no area players made the team, two made honorable mention.

Senior David Harlander made honorable mention for his play as defenseman for the Blizzard team over the season. Harlander led his team in points with 32. He scored 18 goals and assisted in 14.

Junior Tanner Tryggestad received honorable mention for his as forward for the play Amery/Unity Warriors hockey team. Tryggestad totaled 45 points.

He scored 29 goals and assisted in 16.

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Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: Chippewa Checks 51, Mark’s Girls 44, Hot Shots 44, Gold Rush 43, Hole in the Wall 39, Sandbaggers 31, Spare-Us 30, The Gutter Busters 26.

Women’s games: Cheryl Matrious (CC) 193, Lori Linke (GB) 184, Gail Linke (MG) 170.

Women’s series: Cheryl Matrious (CC) 551, Lori Linke (GB) 526, Gail Linke (MG) 484.

Men’s games: Scott Morrison (GR) 233, Rick Benjamin (CC) 194, Larry Matrious (CC) 185.

Men’s series: Scott Morrison (GR) 616, Rick Benjamin (CC) 567, Larry Matrious (CC) 529.

Team games: Chippewa Checks 850, Gold Rush 815, Hot Shots 809.

Team series: Chippewa Checks 2426, Gold Rush 2371, The Gutter Busters 2356.

Games 50 or more above average: Scott Morrison (+50) Splits converted: 5-7: Gail Linke, Amanda Peterson. 5-10: Barb Loomis. 47-10: Barb Loomis. 3-10: Rick Benjamin, Lori Linke.

Sunday Night I No-Tap Standings: Jeff’s Team 31, No Names 31, Happy Campers 30, Long Shots 27.5, Knaubers 26, Packer Backers 24, Chuck’s Team 20.5, Late Comers 17.

Women’s games: Cindy Denn (LS) 228, Debbie Swanson (PB) 224, Jan Kruse (CT) 208.

Women’s series: Debbie Swanson (PB) 572, Cindy Denn (LS) 571, Gwen Larson (HC) 552.

Men’s games: Chuck Kruse (CT) 266, Merle Larson (HC) 263, Gene Hansen (JT) 257.

Men’s series: Jeff Cummings (JT) 690, Chris Rowell (NN) 688, Len Knauber (K) 677.

Team games: Jeff’s Team 831, Happy Campers 824, Long Shots 797.

Team series: Jeff’s Team 2342, Happy Campers 2313, Long Shots 2227.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: AnchorBank 65, House of Wood 54, Mane Attractions 48, The Bottle Shop 42.5, Miller’s Chicks 41, Hacker’s Lanes 37.5, Thrivent Financial 37, Bye 2.

Individual games: Julie Hall (MA) 193, Susie Houston (MA) 187, Karen Fjorden (BS) 181.

Individual series: Rhonda Bazey (HW) 493, Linda Giller (AB) 492, Julie Hall (MA) 486.

Team games: Main Attractions 662, Hacker’s Lanes 651, Miller’s Chicks 638.

Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1852, Mane Attractions 1696, Miller’s Chicks 1684.

Tuesday Youth (2 games) Standings: Strikers ‘R Us 14, Pin Heads 14, Eliminators 13, IDK 7.

Boys games: Austin Bruss 145, David Lindberg 126 & 124.

Boys series: Austin Bruss 250, David Lindberg 250, Devan Pavlicek 212.

Girls games: Alaura Lemieux 62.

Girls series: Alaura Lemieux 111.

Team games: Strikers ‘R Us 239 & 223, Pin Heads 209.

Team series: Strikers ‘R Us 462, Pin Heads 416, IDK 355.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Hacker’s Lanes 84.5, Great Northern Outdoors 79.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 77, Bottle Shop 75, Olsen & Son 52, Pioneer Bar 36, SCVH 35.5,

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Individual games: Ed Bitler 269, Ron Skow 268, Dale Gregory 259.

Individual series: Ron Skow 738, Don Hughes 718, Ed Bitler 714.

Team games: Great Northern Outdoors 733, Hacker’s Lanes 659, Bottle Shop 655.

Team series: Great Northern Outdoors 2030, Hacker’s Lanes 1872, Bottle Shop 1795.

Games 50 or more above average: Ed Bitler (+65); Ron Skow (+61).

Series 100 or more above average: Ed Bitler (+102); Ron Skow (+123).

Tuesday Late Standings: Terminators 32, LCR 25, Red Rollers 23, Joe Blow 21, Cushing Rollers 17, Bye 0.

Individual games: Rick Hach 210, Ron Pitts 196, Tony Hach 189.

Individual series: Rick Hach 605, Tony Hach 545, Ron Pitts 504.

Team games: Terminators 523, Joe Blow 507, Cushing Rollers 455.

Team series: Terminators 1473, Joe Blow 1464, Cushing Rollers 1223.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: 4 Seasons Wood Products 32, Larsen Auto Center 25, A-1 Machine 22, Lewis Silo 19, Pioneer Bar 18, Skol Bar 15, Parker 15, Cummings Lumber 14.

Individual games: Steve Baillargeon (A1) 264 & 246, Josh Henry (LAC) 245.

Individual series: Don Hughes (4S) 689, Gene Ackland (4S) 654, Mark Bohn (SB) 639.

Team games: 4 Seasons Wood Products 1074 & 1039, A-1 Machine 974.

Team series: 4 Seasons Wood Products 3056, A-1 Machine 2776, Pioneer Bar 2701.

Thursday Early Men’s Standings: Grindell Law Offices 30.5, Fab Four 23, K-Wood 23, Wikstrom Construction 22.5, Full Timers 21.5, Hell Raisers 18, Frontier Trails 10, Bye 7.5.

Individual games: Edward Bitler (KW) 257, Dennis Lieder (FuT) 246, Jim Wikstrom (WC) 244.

Individual series: Edward Bitler (KW) 646, Dennis Lieder (FuT) 643, Dave Grindell (GLO) 632.

Team games: Full Timers 622, Wikstrom Construction 586, Fab Four 585.

Team series: Full Timers 1743, Fab Four 1658, Wikstrom Construction 1603.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Ed Bitler 5x = 257; Dennis Lieder 5x = 246; Jim Wikstrom 7x = 244.

Games 50 or more above average: Ed Bitler (+55); Dennis Lieder (+67); Jim Wikstrom (+73).

Series 100 or more above average: Dennis Lieder (+106).

Splits converted: 2-5-7: Mike Sullivan.

4-10: Mike Sullivan. 6-10: Mike Sullivan.

6-7: Joel Struck. 3-10: Brandon Ayd. Thursday Late Standings: Stotz & Company 29, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 23, Bazey Racing 18, Fisk Trucking 17, Johnson Upholstery 17, Hansen Farms Inc. 16.

Women’s games: Kelsey Bazey 218.

Women’s series: Kelsey Bazey 614.

Men’s games: Ole Baillargeon 253, Dale Frandsen 234, Gene Wynn Sr. 228.

Men’s series: Ole Baillargeon 689, Gene Wynn Sr. 613, Dale Frandsen 590.

Team games: Stotz & Company 975, Hansen Farms Inc. 963, Bazey Racing 884.

Team series: Hansen Farms Inc. 2774, Stotz & Company 2558, Bazey Racing

2486.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: Hole in the Wall 57, Junque Art 52.5, Frederic Design & Promotion 46, The Dozers 43.5, Meyer’s Plus 43, Pioneer Bar 38, The Leader 33, Skol Bar 23.

Individual games: Gail Linke 216, Jeanne DesJardins 212, Kathy Sandberg 195.

Individual series: Gail Linke 574, Kathy Sandberg 527, Cara Holicky 527.

Team games: Pioneer Bar 724, Skol Bar 620, Meyer’s Plus 616.

Team series: Pioneer Bar 1882, Skol Bar 1824, Meyer’s Plus 1787.

Ganes 50 or more above average: Gail Linke; Jeanne DesJardins.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: CC Lupinos 66, Dead Eyes 53, Skowl 51, Generation III 50, Handicaps 50, GDB 47, Schmidt House 4 40, Lakers 35.

Women’s games: Deb Ingram (Sk) 216, Kathy Underwood (CC) 194, Deb Ingram (Sk) 192.

Women’s series: Deb Ingram (Sk) 581, Mona Renfroe (GE) 512, Kathy Java (La) 509.

Men’s games: Don Hughes (SUB) 252, Ron Skowl (Sk) 243, Don Hughes (SUB) 240.

Men’s series: Ron Skow (Sk) 669, Don Hughes (SUB) 667, Mike Renfroe (GE) 553.

Team games: Skowl 791, GDB 732 & 724.

Team series: Skowl 2149, GDB 2125, Generation III 1947.

McKenzie Lanes

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Frederic Truck & Tractor 86.5, Milltown Appliance 83, Sam’s Carpentry 77, McKenzie Lanes 76, Metal Products 71, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 70.5, Edina Divas 62, Bye 34.

Individual games: Jane Smith 207, Linda McCurdy 204, Amber Duncan 198.

Individual series: Jane Smith 556, Linda McCurdy 535, Barb Wilson 517.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Sam’s Carpentry 1035.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Milltown Appliance 2936.

Tuesday Women’s Day Standings: B & H Builders 144, Country Gals 135.5, Custom Outfitter 125.5, Hauge Dental 123, Tomlinson Insurance 121, Kassel Tap 117.5, Gutter Dusters 77.5, Bye 40.

Individual games: Judy Sturgul 205, Toni Sloper 202, Jane Smith 201.

Individual series: Jane Smith 576, Denise F. Donaghue 534, Mary Sue Morris 523.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Custom Outfitter 818, B & H Builders

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R E S U L T S 809, Kassel Tap 796.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Kassel Tap 2382, Custom Outfitter 2244, B & H Builders 2227.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Steve’s Appliance 41.5, Dream Lawn 33.5, Glass Bar 31, McKenzie Lanes 30, The Dugout 30, NelLo-Hill Farm 26, Hack’s Pub 25, Greatland Transportation 23.

Individual games: Darren McKenzie 286, Bob Rettler 267, Gene Braund 264.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie 800, Bob Rettler 699, John Gerhman 688.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Dream Lawn 1335.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Glass Bar 3653.

Wednesday Early League Standings: Holiday StationStores 55, Lite House 54, JJ’s Club 35 50, Cutting Edge 48, Hendrick’s Motor 46, Suzie Q’s 44, Hack’s Pub 31, Top Spot 24.

Women’s games: Jeanne Kizer 225, Kathy Braund 173, Janice Fox 170.

Women’s series: Justine Melin 497, Dixie Welling 490, Kathy Braund 484.

Men’s games: Gene Braund 289, Mike Welling 257, Chris Madison 236.

Men’s series: Mike Welling 680, Gene Braund 672, Chris Madison 635.

Team games: (Handicap scores) JJ’s Club 35 740.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Cutting Edge 2069.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Edina Realty 12, Tiger Express 10, Harvest Moon 10, Hanjo Farms 8, Dalles Electrician 8, Davy’s Construction 6, McKenzie Lanes 6, Reed’s Marina 4.

Individual games: Craig Willert 279, Dick Wallis 277, Mark Kamish 258.

Individual series: Craig Willert 750, Dick Wallis 707, Mark Kamish 683.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Edina Realty 1125, McKenzie Lanes 1094.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Edina Realty 3086, McKenzie Lanes 3001.

Thursday Night Ladies (2/26/09) Standings: Hack’s Pub 44.5, Hauge Dental 34, Cutting Edge Pro 30, Century 21 29.5, RiverBank 28, K.C. Electrical 28, Eagle Valley Bank 26.5, Bont Chiropractic 19.5.

Individual games: Amber Duncan 212, Dawn Larson 210, Shannon Cox 209.

Individual series: Amber Duncan 579, Dawn Larson 574, Lois Swenson 550.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Hauge Dental 1041, Century 21 1014, Cutting Edge Pro 987.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Hauge Dental 3063, RiverBank 2911, Hack’s Pub 2861.

Thursday Night Ladies (3/12/09) Standings: Hack’s Pub 52, Hauge Dental 46.5, Cutting Edge Pro 41, Eagle Valley Bank 37.5, RiverBank 37, K.C. Electrical 37, Bont Chiropractic 34.5, Century 21 34.5.

Individual games: Debbie Korsan 209, Rene Strayer 194, Michelle Rorvick 191.

Individual series: Dawn Blanski 543, MJO Hacker 537, Brenda Lehmann 528.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Cuting Edge Pro 1089, Bont Chiropractic 1050, RiverBank 1035.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Bont Chiropractic 2988, Cutting Edge Pro 2886, Century 21 2853.

Black & Orange

Early Birds (10th Hole won the rolloff for winner of the second half.)

Standings: 10th Hole 28-20, Gandy Dancer Saloon 28-20, Log Cabin Store 20.5-27.5, Black & Orange 19.5-28.5.

Individual games: Donna Koon (B&O) 183, Carol Gullickson (GD) 175, Rita Tesch (10th) 165.

Individual series: Carol Gullickson (GD) 442, Donna Koon (B&O) 432, Rita Tesch (10th) 404.

Team games: Log Cabin Store 888, 10th Hole 860, Black & Orange 848.

Team series: Log Cabin Store 2490, Black & Orange 2395, Gandy Dancer Saloon 2381.

Monday Night Men’s Standings: Bruce’s Auto 31-9, Black & Orange 26-14, Larry’s LP 22-18, Pope’s Construction 18-22, Glass & Mirror Works 16-24, Vacant 7-33.

Individual games: Breck Johnson (BA) 224, Chris Olson (L) 210, Art Bliven (L) 208.

Individual series: Mike Johnson (BA) 570, Dean Eytcheson (BA) 543, Mark Holmstrom (BA) 540.

Team games: Bruce’s Auto 1009, Glass & Mirror Works & Larry’s LP 981, Pope’s Construction 966.

Team series: Bruce’s Auto 2851, Glass & Mirror Works 2706, Larry’s LP 2632.

Games 50 or more above average: Breck Eytcheson 202 (+54).

TNT Standings: Larry’s LP 28-16, Flower Power 25-19, Cashco 23-21, Wild Bill’s 12-32.

Individual games: Robin Willard (WB) 189, Jennifer Kern (L) 180, Evelyn Engebretson (FP) 175.

Individual series: Robin Willard (WB) 502, Jennifer Kern (L) 467, Vida Sears 461.

Team games: Cashco 860, Larry’s LP 847, Flower Power 839.

Team series: Cashco 2509, Wild Bill’s 24226, Flower Power 2411.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Northview Drive Inn 27-13, Cashco 26-14, 10th Hole 19-21, Lions 17-23, Black & Orange 16-24, T&P Tree Service 15-25.

Individual games: Mike Zajac (NDI) 216, Breck Eytcheson (C) 191, Jack Witzany (L) 190.

Individual series: Breck Eytcheson (C) 547, Mike Zajac (NDI) 523, Art Bliven 517.

Team games: Northview Drive Inn 999, Black & Orange 992, Lions 907.

Team series: Northview Drive Inn 2805, Black & Orange 2666, 10th Hole 2656.

Early Risers Standings: 10th Hole 28-16, Hole in the Wall 23-21, Gandy Dancer 19-25, A+ Sanitation 18-26.

Individual games: Cris Damman (10th) 218, Mylah Sperling (A+) 200, Evelyn Engebretson (HITW) 165.

Individual series: Cris Damman (10th) 494, Toots Ruedy (GD) 431, Lylah Nelson (A+) 427.

Team games: 10th Hole 742, Gandy Dancer 700, Hole in the Wall 680.

Team series: Gandy Dancer 2021, 10th Hole 2004, Hole in the Wall 1943.

Games 50 or more above average: Mylah Sperling (+82); Cris Damman (+76).

Splits converted: 4-10: Lucy Hansen.

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Maple Syrup season officially begins in Luck 4,000 taps, they hope to cook from around 8,000 taps this year, which should amount to about 25,000 gallons of sap.

You don’t, however, need to have a large operation like the one at Richter’s Sugar Bush. Hedmark says it’s something that anyone can be a part of.

“We welcome any maple syrup producer, whether they’re just a backyarder with a dozen trees, or 10,000 trees, it doesn’t matter,” said Hedmark, speaking to those in attendance before the official tree tapping took place.

Dave Richter and family host this year’s annual event

by Marty Seeger LUCK – On one of the warmest days of the season, Dave Richter, of Richter’s Sugar Bush north of Luck, was busy getting prepared for a large crowd, when he probably should have been out tapping maple trees. The 26-degree temperatures the night before gave way to a spectacular 51-degree day, making conditions ripe for sap to start trickling from sugar maples all across Polk County and beyond.

“We’ll have them all in by Monday,” Richter said about the 4,000 taps he expects to have near his property this season.

“It’s a big jump from the past, so we’ll see how this year goes,” Richter said.

Last year the Richter family, which includes wife Julie and seven children, tapped about 800 trees. This year they hope to make more profit and expand on what Dave Richter began in 1977, when he found some old taps lying around in his uncle’s shed. He didn’t know what they were at the time, but soon found out and eventually started with 20 to 30 taps in the woods. Over the years the number of taps he sets out in the spring vary considerably, but his love for the great outdoors and the process of making maple syrup have kept him coming back year after year.

“I think I’ve missed just one year since then,” said Richter, who quickly got back to business getting ready for the hundreds of people who already began funneling into the sap shack.

Wisconsin’s 2009 Maple Queen, Ashley Weissmann taps the first maple tree of the season at Richter’s Sugar Bush north of Luck last Saturday, March 14. Wisconsin’s 61st Alice in Dairyland, Ashley Huibregtse, and Dave Richter are pictured nearby. – Photos by Marty Seeger The WMSPA Every five years The Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Association celebrates the season’s first tree tapping in one of its six districts throughout the state. The annual event is used to promote Wisconsin’s maple syrup producers and to show the syrup making process.

“We have about 350 members, but we’re hoping to boost that up to at least another 150 next year or so,” said WMSPA president Fred Hedmark.

The chosen site of this year’s event at

A large evaporator is going to be used this season at Richter’s Sugar Bush, which is expected to cook about 8,000 gallons of sap this year.

Great Northern Outdoors Archery League week 8 A League JM Electric: 36 Team C&Z: 36 Kill em: 33 Shockers: 26 TNT: 26 James Gang: 25 Terrible Twosome: 24 Whiz Kids: 20 Breezy Tee: 18 Off Constantly: 18 Damage Inc.: 16 H&H Performance: 10

B League GNO: 40 Beauty & Beast: 36 Stupid Fox: 36 Jail Bait: 34 Johnson & Johnson: 34 Crash: 30 Merry Men: 24 Broken Arrow: 22 Challenged: 18 Meyer: 18 Men in Tights: 4 Silver Slingers: 2

C League He Said: 46 B&E Ammo: 30 Robin's Hoodz: 28 She Said: 28 Team B: 28 Browning Busters: 27 Swamp Busters: 18 Litter Runts: 10 The Cripplers: 10 Animal Lovers: 5

Richter’s Sugar Bush was decided at the association’s annual meeting, and it came at a great time for the Richter family. They added a new evaporator to their sap shack that can cook between 1,000 and 2,000 gallons of sap per hour.

That boils down to about 30 to 40 gallons of syrup per hour. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to equal one gallon of syrup. The Richters are also buying sap from other people in the area to make purchasing the evaporator a worthwhile investment. On top of their own

Syrup season becomes official “Everybody stand back in case it comes out too fast,” a spectator hollered just prior to the official ceremonies last Saturday. It drew laughter from the hundreds in attendance as WMSPA Maple Queen Ashley Weissmann prepared to tap the first maple tree of the season.

Wisconsin’s 61st Alice in Dairyland, Ashley Huibregtse, was also present to not only set a tap in a maple tree, but to talk a little about agriculture in Wisconsin and read an official proclamation from Gov. Jim Doyle. She stated that each year, agriculture contributes $51 billion to the state’s economy.

“And certainly all of these great local farms like the one we’re at today, are one of those because we can support our local farmers and local businesses and have some fun tapping a tree,” Huibregtse said.

She then read a proclamation from the office of Doyle, which discussed how Wisconsin is one of the leading maple syrup producers in the nation (fourth) and how Wisconsin has a total 3,000

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Charlie (L) and Gene Mevissen mix up a batter for oatmeal pancakes, which were served to well over a hundred people who showed up to celebrate the first tapping for maple syrup. Assisting is Gene’s daughter, Amy.

Timberland Archery League Week 10

Bowhunters League Traditional R and D Web Solutions: 475 Bone Collectors: 338 The Woodsman: 312 Men Granite Electric: 845 Stellrecht Tractor and Auto Repair: 799 Shell Lake State Bank: 720 Knoop Construction: 684

Bow Dogs: 512 Big Mike’s Sports Shop: 509 The Lakers: 443 Sandstrom: 383 Sheelan Flooring: 233 WFO: 223 Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church: 222 Men/Women Wildlife Solutions: 647 Knoop Construction (2): 554 Women Red Brick Café: 273

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Intensive testing finds northern deer herd ANTIGO – Northern Wisconsin’s deer herd has been given a clean bill of health. After testing more than 8,700 tissue samples from deer in 18 northern Wisconsin counties, biologists found no signs of chronic wasting disease or tuberculosis.

The Department of Natural Resources exceeded its goal to have 8,000 samples from across the north thanks to cooperation from hunters, said Mike Zeckmeister, DNR Northern Region wildlife supervisor.

The DNR conducts periodic heath checks as a defense against serious disease risks. Being proactive is always better than being reactive when it comes to wildlife disease management, Zeckmeister explained. He added that having a clean bill of health provides

more justification to do everything possible to keep the deer herd in northern Wisconsin free of these serious diseases.

“Unfortunately,” he said, “we are still taking risks with the health of our deer herd by feeding and baiting deer in Wisconsin.”

Wildlife officials say the risk of spreading infections increases especially where deer are artificially concentrated. Infectious CWD prions and TB bacteria have been detected in deer saliva.

Baiting and feeding sites foster conditions for disease transfer through increased deer-to-deer contact and increased group size at feeding sites. TB spreads from captive or domestic animals to wild deer and vice versa.

Minnesota and Michigan have confirmed TB in cattle and wild deer.

Periodically, deer and elk escape from captive facilities. Routine testing found CWD in two captive facilities in fall of 2008 and resulted in the depopulation of both herds. Continued surveillance for CWD and TB in both wild and captive deer is critical to insure the health of Wisconsin’s deer herd.

“Any drop in the state’s TB-free status will lead to $1.87 million annually in testing costs alone for farmers in order to continue to export cattle, not to mention the costs of euthanizing herds, carcass disposal, property disinfections, and risking consumer confidence and Wisconsin’s status as America’s Dairyland,” Zeckmeister said. In Michigan, the projected cost to producers over a 10 year period is $121 million.

The DNR deer health surveillance

program began in January of 2007 when wildlife and other DNR staff took tissue samples from road-killed deer. The lymph nodes in the neck of the animal were taken from adult deer and analyzed for CWD and other diseases. The entire deer-hunting community also participated in the check.

“I want to thank all the hunters, meat processors, taxidermists, students and department staff that brought deer in for sampling,” the wildlife supervisor said, “all of you were key to this project.”

For more information contact Michael Zeckmeister 715-623-4190 ext. 3121. – From the DNR

Oak wilt is a concern in Burnett and Polk counties BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – Oak wilt is a disease found in oak trees that, once infected, will kill a tree. This disease has been a significant issue in Burnett and Polk counties for some time now and will continue to be, well into the future. With that in mind, DNR foresters would like to invite the public

to a free Oak wilt workshop on Thursday evening, March 26, from 7-9 p.m., at the Crex Meadows Education and Visitor Center in Grantsburg. The visitor center is located at the north end of Grantsburg at the intersection of CTH D and CTH F; at 102 East Crex Avenue.

Topics to be covered include a history

and explanation of oak wilt, how you can help prevent if from occurring on your property and what your options are once your trees are infected. The session is intended to be very informal, with plenty of opportunity for questions and answers.

No preregistration is required and the

foresters hope that people who are interested will come to learn all that they can about oak trees and oak wilt. If you have any questions please contact the Grantsburg ranger station at 715463-2897. - submitted

Wolf species delisted … again STATEWIDE The Interior Department has decided to again take the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes off the list of endangered and threatened species.

The Obama Administration had ordered another look at a Bush Administration ruling to delist the gray

wolf in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan and part of the northern rocky mountain region. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Friday that taking the gray wolf off the endangered species list is scientifically supportable in both the upper Midwest and most of the northern Rockies. He says the gray wolf will

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••• Close to 70,900 leftover turkey tags for six different hunting zones will begin to go on sale starting Monday, March 23. Depending on which turkey zone you want to hunt in, will determine which day those tags go on sale.

Zone 4 covers much of Polk and Burnett counties, and tags for zone 4 can be purchased online or at a nearby DNR licensing center on Thursday, March 26, beginning at 10 a.m. Zone 6 covers a small portion of northern Burnett County, and those permits will go on sale on Friday, March 27. - Marty Seeger with information from the DNR ••• The winter crow season closes on Friday, March 20, and on Tuesday, March 31, the hunting, fishing, sports and conservation patron licenses expire.

not be delisted in Wyoming, because he says that state does not have a good recovery management plan for the wolves.

The decision for Wisconsin could soon mean wolves that kill livestock and cause other major problems can be euthanized. That’s good news to DNR

Secretary Matt Frank. He says it will take at least 30 days before landowners will be able to get DNR approval to kill problem wolves. Meanwhile, wildlife groups could file another lawsuit to block the delisting. The groups have succeeded in court before. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Chuck Quirmbach)

Spring strut

There’s nothing that signals spring better than a rooster pheasant crowing for a mate in the early-morning hours. Hopefully, this is the last glaze of snow this rooster will need to endure till next winter. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Syrup/continued maple syrup producers. It stated that maple syrup production adds $10 million to the state’s economy each year, leading Wisconsin to adopt the sugar maple as the state tree, and proclaim March 15 through April 15, as Maple Syrup Month in Wisconsin.

Upon completion of the ceremonies, those in attendance were treated to a pancake breakfast complete with syrup from Richter’s Sugar Bush. Several volunteers helped to make it a special day, and Polk County Tourism played a role in coordinating the event.

Polk County plays an important role in maple syrup production in Wisconsin. According to a 2007 Census of Agriculture report, Polk County alone produced 4,484 gallons of maple syrup, and Burnett County produced 894. Marathon and Shawano Counties are the heavy hitters in producing maple syrup with 15,972 and 10,362 gallons of maple syrup respectively.

Ashley Huibregtse, Wisconsin’s Alice in Dairyland, reads a proclamation from Gov. Jim Doyle to the hundreds of people that showed up for the first tapping last Saturday, March 14. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Pure maple syrup from Richter’s Sugar Bush was used to pour over the many plates of pancakes served last Saturday.

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Feingold announces grant for Frederic Fire Association FREDERIC - U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold announced that the Frederic Fire Association received a 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $149,249. This grant program is administered cooperatively by the National Preparedness Directorate and the United States Fire Administration, which are two components of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grants support training, wellness and fitness, firefighting equipment, personal

protective equipment and modifications to fire stations and facilities.

“This grant program has been an unqualified success in getting muchneeded resources directly to local firefighters,” Feingold said. “I have been and continue to be a strong supporter of this program, in no small measure because of the advocacy of Wisconsin firefighters. The members of both volunteer and career fire departments put their lives on the line on a daily basis for others, and at virtually every meeting I

have with Wisconsin firefighters, they tell me about the vital importance of these grants and how these grants allow them to get needed equipment and training they would otherwise be unable to afford. ” Wisconsin communities have submitted 713 applications requesting a total amount of almost $100 million. In April 2008, Feingold sent a letter pressing FEMA to strongly consider all Assistance to Firefighter Grant applications from communities across

Wisconsin.

The AFG program is an important component of the larger, coordinated effort to strengthen the nation’s overall level of preparedness and ability to respond to fire and fire-related hazards.

This grant program is designed to provide an opportunity for the U.S. Congress to work with FEMA to support firefighting departments across the country. - from the office of Sen. Feingold

Balsam Lake Firemen’s fundraiser The Balsam Lake Firemen’s Fundraiser on March 7 was a huge success. Gino D’Agostino from Angler’s Inn made and served the spaghetti dinner. Many games were played and everyone had a good time. – Photo submitted

POLK COUNTY – Teens worried about being questioned about underage drinking drove an injured friend from Osceola to the front steps of their hometown hospital in Hudson following an accidental stabbing early Saturday, March 14.

Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore said his office was contacted about 2:30 a.m. in reference to a stabbing that has occurred earlier that evening. Allegedly a vehicle dropped a Benjamin Yuengst, 18, Hudson, off at the front door of the Hudson Hospital.

Yuengst had a makeshift bandage of cloth and duct tape covering a 3-centimeter-deep lacer-

Trio opts for drive to Hudson

ation on his buttocks.

A vehicle was stopped by Hudson police leaving the scene of the Hudson Hospital, and the driver, Christopher Crawford, 18, Hudson was detained.

With Crawford was a male passenger identified as Nicholas Knoll, 19, also of Hudson.

The Hudson Police Department and St. Croix County Sheriff’s office were suspicious as all of the males involved gave conflicting stories as to what occurred.

St. Croix County authorities and a Polk County Sheriff’s investigator interviewed all of the subjects who initially

S.N.O.W.S. donates $500 to Friends of the Pool

Snow Neighbors of West Sweden donated $500 to Friends of the Pool recently. Bob Coen, president of S.N.O.W.S presents a $500 check to Maria Ammend, Friends of the Pool president. Friends of the Pool is raising money to build a new outdoor pool in Frederic. – Photo submitted

stated the injury to Yuengst occurred in the River Falls area. Ultimately, they found this information was not correct, and the three males had driven to a residence in the village of Osceola, where they were consuming alcoholic beverages.

During their drinking, Kroll poked Yuengst as a joke in the buttocks with a knife. The knife penetrated deeper than either male had anticipated, and a short time later, they noticed blood on the floor that apparently was coming from Yuengst’s leg.

The three could not decide on how to proceed and felt that going to the

Osceola Medical Center would invoke inquiries and possible issues with underage drinking. A decision was made to make a makesift bandage out of a towel and duct tape and drive Yuengst back to Hudson and drop him off at the hospital there.

“It does not appear that there is any criminal intent in this matter, and that this was unintentional,” Moore noted.

The three are being issued citations for underage consumption by St. Croix County authorities and it appears that Knoll may be citied for operating while intoxicated. – Gary King with information from Sheriff Tim Moore

Local author featured at Luck Public Library Local author Kathleen Melin was featured at the Luck Public Library Thursday evening, March 12, with a reading from her book “By Heart: A Mother’s Story of Children and Learning at Home.” In celebration of literacy and the new Luck Library, Melin read a chapter titled “On Reading,” a humorous and touching selection about reading with children of all ages. Melin and her book will be the subject of a story in the Washington Post in the near future. — Photo by Mary Stirrat

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Scott Ferguson, inventor

KEMAMAN, Malaysia – Wisconsinites Scott Ferguson and Bonnie Anderson stand in a marketplace on a wet Sunday afternoon. Ferguson, a native of Lake Mills, is the inventor of the sensor that makes the air bag in cars explode at impact. Anderson is a resident of the Frederic area. Both are on a world cruise with their spouses, enjoying warm weather. – Photo Wayne Anderson

March county board meeting canceled The Burnett County supervisors will not have a meeting this month.

According to Chairman Phil Lindeman, the meeting was canceled because there

was not enough business to warrant the expense of bringing all of the county supervisors together. - Sherill Summer

E-waste event yields tons of electronic trash

Samsung voluntarily pays for special collection

MILWAUKEE - Consumers dropped off about 15 semi-trailer loads full of electronic garbage at State Fair Park in Milwaukee on Saturday, March 14. The event came as Wisconsin lawmakers prepare to debate an electronic waste bill. It would make manufacturers of computers, TVs and printers pay the cost of recycling the items.

But on Saturday, the consumer electronics firm Samsung voluntarily paid for an e-waste collection day in Milwaukee. About 2,000 people came by to drop off their items at no charge.

Among them was Ralph Durette, who brought in three TVs, a computer monitor and printer, a DVD player and a microwave oven. Durette says he’s happy to get the items out of his house. “(Feeling) great. I live in Ozaukee, they charge you to recycle the stuff,” he says. “So most people will dump it on the side of the road which I don’t think they realize the impact of it.”

For much of the day, the line of cars waiting to drop off items stretched for blocks and the wait was about an hour.

Some might say a large turnout for an event that Samsung paid for willingly means the state doesn’t need to force companies to pay the recycling costs.

But city of Milwaukee recycling specialist Rick Meyers says the manufacturers are just getting ready for Wisconsin to

About 2,000 people dropped off their electronic garbage at State Fair Park in Milwaukee last Saturday, an event sponsored by Samsung. – Special photo join other states in passing such a law, “They all know that is the writing on the wall,” says Meyers. “Wherever it’s not now it’s gonna be, and they’re stepping up in most cases to develop the infrastructure to take responsibility under these laws.”

The e-waste was hauled to Janesville firm CRT, which will take apart the items. Steve Feiffer says his firm will process the glass, plastic and metals in an environmentally responsible way.

“We don’t ship to underdeveloped countries, and we do due diligence in making sure our downstreams are to certified countries.”

Feiffer says employment at CRT is down a little because of the drop in commodity prices. But he says as more people recycle e-waste, it should be good for his business. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Chuck Quirmbach)

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Details on governor’s budget bill emerge The two-year budget bill proposed

by Wisconsin’s governor has been analyzed and summarized by the Legislature’s nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau. This step helps detail the thousands of provisions and billions of dollars in revenues and expenditures proposed by the governor that the state Legislature will review, amend and vote on in the coming weeks. The budget document summary is 706 pages long.

Public hearings have been scheduled statewide by the Legislature’s budget-writing committee. The nearest public hearing to our region will be in Eau Claire on Friday, March 27, at the Haas Fine Arts Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in attending to testify can contact my office at 800-862-1092 for more details.

Overall, the governor’s two-year budget bill reflects a 7.7-percent increase in total spending from the current fiscal year. Total spending is just over $63 billion. This includes federal funds administered by the state and revenue dedicated exclusively to programs from fees or segregated sources, such as the gas tax for transportation projects.

However, the state’s general revenue from its major tax sources, the income tax and sales tax, is approximately $26 billion.

This general revenue, wherein the Legislature has full discretion, is appropriated to a variety of functions.

Forty-nine percent of the general revenue assists education aids and programs, 26 percent pays for human resources, such as Medicaid funding and health care programs like Sheila SeniorCare, and Harsdorf 15 percent is appropriated as 10th District aid to local govfor ernments Senate property tax relief. Those three functions are nearly 90 percent of the state’s general purpose budget.

Of the general funds, about 55 percent is directed to local assistance, or aids to local governments, such as school districts and municipal government. State operations are about 27 percent and direct aids to individuals and organizations are about 18 percent, such as Medicaid.

A summary of all the provisions and expenditures can be found online at \legis.state.wi.us/lfb/200911Budget/Governor/tableofcontents. htm. In the coming weeks, the state Legislature will be reviewing the provisions, soliciting input and offering feedback. Your role in this process is very important, and I encourage people with comments and questions to email me at Sen.Harsdorf@legis.wi.gov or call 800-862-1092.

Feingold praises effort to block AIG bonuses WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold is praising President Barack Obama’s effort to “pursue every legal avenue” to block $165 million in bonuses to executives of the American International Group a day after Feingold wrote to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner requesting more information on what legal options have been explored for canceling the bonuses.

During remarks made at a small-business event this week, Obama said he asked Geithner to pursue every legal avenue to block these bonuses and make the American taxpayers whole.

AIG received $170 billion in taxpayer money through the Wall Street bailout and 80 percent of the insurance giant is taxpayer owned.

“President Obama is doing the right thing by pursuing all legal options to cancel these bonuses,” Feingold said.

“At a time when millions of Americans are losing their jobs and trying to make ends meet, it is outrageous that a com-

pany that has been bailed out by the taxpayers for its mistakes would turn around and pay its executives such a staggering sum of money.”

In his letter, Feingold, who voted against the Wall Street bailout, questioned AIG’s defense of the bonuses.

AIG’s government-appointed chairman, Edward Liddy, reportedly claimed in a letter to Geithner that the bonuses are needed because otherwise, AIG “…cannot attract and retain the best and the brightest talent to lead and staff the AIG businesses.”

“Since some of the recipients of these bonuses may have been responsible for the practices that drove the company to the brink of collapse – jeopardizing the financial system – I am sure many Americans will question whether they are indeed ‘the best and the brightest,’ and whether they deserve this level of taxpayer-subsidized compensation,” Feingold wrote. - from the office of Sen. Feingold

Jobs coming to North Shore shipyards SUPERIOR – With help from state and federal money, up to 100 construction jobs could be created over the next three years at Superior’s Fraser Shipyards.

A $3.7 million Harbor Assistance Grant from the state will allow Fraser Shipyards to improve their facilities this summer. It’s the third largest grant of its kind in state history. The first phase of the three-year project will rebuild about 850 feet of outdated docks.

“For the 40 or 45 jobs, that’s really important because it’s work for them, its income for them, it helps them pay their bills and meet their mortgage responsibilities,” says state Sen. Bob Jauch.

Fraser will also use part of the state money to apply for a $10 million grant from the Federal Maritime Administration, part of the just passed federal stimulus bill. With the federal grant, Fraser will add an additional 950

feet of dock to accommodate more ships, meaning up to 15 permanent fulltime jobs could be created.

“These are union-wage, family supporting jobs and it’s important to keep our skilled workforce here in the community doing projects here in the community,” says Douglas County Development Association Director Andy Lisak.

“We need to make sure that we’re investing in our infrastructure on our waterfront because it produces the kind of jobs, well paying jobs with good benefits for our community,” adds Superior Mayor Dave Ross.

Fraser Shipyards has been repairing and building vessels for nearly 120 years. It is the last major U.S. owned shipyard on the American side of the Great Lakes. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Mike Simonson)

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New faces in local school hallways

by Brenda Sommerfeld LEADERLAND – There are 13 new faces roaming the hallways of the seven schools in the Leader coverage area. The 13 students made long trips across seas in order to take part in the American culture, as foreign exchange students.

The Frederic school has two exchange students, Grantsburg has one, Luck has one, St. Croix Falls has one, Unity has one and Webster has seven attending.

Frederic students Deniz Mirioglu Deniz Mirioglu is 17 years old and from Berlin, Germany. He is attending Frederic High School while living with host parents Dr. Brad and Rebecca Harlander. He says his host family is very nice.

He has two brothers and two sisters, with one away at college. He says his big brother enjoys sports like he does, but his other brother is more

Unity Exchange student

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – Unity High School exchange student, Esther Bielau, 17, has enjoyed her stay this year with host parents Greg and Karen Peper. Bielau is from Iserlohn, Germany, a city of about 95,000 people. She took a 10-hour plane ride from Germany to Chicago and stayed in Madison for a day to meet her host parents.

“Living on a farm is completely different than my life in Germany, but I like it,” Bielau said.

She describes herself as a very outgoing person who is up to trying new things, and becoming an exchange student offered her that opportunity.

“That’s why I came here, I like learning things like other languages, getting to know the people, how they live their way of life,” Bielau said.

Although her city of 95,000 sounds large, she says it looks smaller than a city that might hold 95,000 here in the United States. That’s because the streets and houses are so much different. One difference she noticed right away was that many of the homes are made of wood, whereas the homes in Germany are made of stone. She also said she’s never lived in a one-story home.

One of the more noticeable changes she noticed was an entirely different school system. While the classes are more difficult in Germany, the teachers are friendlier here in the United States.

“Here teachers are your friends,” Bielau said. “Here teachers are people you would actually tell stories…its not like that in Germany.”

One of her favorite aspects she sees in the United States is the potential for endless opportunity, including the school system.

“If you want to really do it, you can do it,” Bielau said.

One of the hardest parts about becoming an exchange student was leaving her family and friends in Germany. In Germany, Bielau is an only child and lives with her mother. She says she has lots of friends, and has a great relationship with both parents, who still have a good relationship as well. But living with her host parents was a bit of a change. The Pepers have three children, Katie, 17, who Bielau regards as a very close friend, and Justin, who is in eighth grade. Their oldest sibling, Carol graduated in 2005. She said both Karen and Greg are similar to her parents, and thinks it’s nice to have siblings and other people around.

“We get along pretty well I would say,” Bielau said.

Bielau will be leaving in June, and says leaving will be difficult because she’s made so many friends, and has enjoyed her time with the Peper’s. She also appreciates the friendliness of the teachers and students, and appreciates what she has learned so far.

“I think I’ve learned a lot about what’s important and what’s not,” Bielau said, adding friends and family are.I can just say I would do it again. If you would ask me again, I wouldn’t even think about it a second, I would just say yes,” Bielau said.

into video games, which is not something he likes.

Mirioglu lives with his mom, dad and sister in Germany. His grandmother also lived with his family, but recently moved into a place of her own. He speaks with his family and friends from home on the phone quite often. He mostly misses friends and having more to do on weekends.

Mirioglu arrived in Frederic on Sept. 11 on a flight from Chicago to Eau Claire. Several other exchange students were with Mirioglu on the long flight from Germany to New York. The students then spent two days in New York before catching connecting flights.

Mirioglu flew from New York to Chicago with one other student and made the trip to Eau Claire alone.

Mirioglu said he had an idea of what America would be like by all the movies he had watched. He says the culture between Germany and America doesn’t differ much, except the sports are different. In Germany, the sports are club sports and are not through the schools.

Mirioglu plays basketball in Germany all yearlong.

While in America, he is trying out different sports because he enjoys playing any sport.

Mirioglu’s favorite thing about America is that people are allowed to get their driver’s license at the age of 16. In Germany one has to be 18.

According to Mirioglu school is different in Germany because he does not get to pick classes in Germany until their final year, and both students and teachers move from class to class.

Leaving in June or July, Mirioglu hopes to have gained more independence and bettered his English skills while in America. He also says it will help him in Germany to have an American diploma.

Manuel Silva Manuel Silva is 17 years old and from Lisbon, Portugal. He is attending school in Frederic while living with host parents Donald and Rae Lynn Johnson.

Silva has three brothers and one sister in his host family. One of his brothers attends college, so does not live in the home. Silva feels that he fits in well with his host family and that Donald and Rae Lynn are very good parents.

His American family is different from his family in Portugal because, as the youngest of four children in Portugal, he’s the only one left in the house with his mom and dad. Silva speaks with his family every other week on the phone and he says he misses them a little bit.

Silva’s cousin influenced his decision to become a foreign exchange student. His cousin had been an exchange student in Washington and really enjoyed his experience, so Silva decided to try it.

He arrived in Frederic on Aug. 15 on a flight from Portugal to Chicago with 40 other exchange students, some of which were friends. From Chicago, he was flown to Eau Claire and was picked up by his host

father.

Silva’s favorite thing about America so far is the food. He is enjoying Frederic even though it is a small town, he says. He misses the lower drinking age, 16, the most from his home in Portugal.

He said school is different here because they do not have the same classes every day in Portugal and the sports are not part of school. Silva is enjoying playing sports with the school. He played football and joined the wrestling team so far while attending Frederic.

Silva hopes to gain more knowledge during his stay in America. He also hopes to return to go to college in the States.

Arnold Gorr

Luck Exchange student Arnold Gorr is a 17-year-old from Aschaffenburg, Germany. He is attending Luck High School and is living with host parents Aaron and Monica Larson, where he has two brothers, one 16 and one almost 18. Gorr says the biggest difference between his host family and his family in Germany is that the Larsons like hunting.

Gorr had never tried hunting and now thinks its not for him because it is too boring.

Back in Germany, Gorr lives with his mom and dad and one sister. His mother was not too fond of the idea of him becoming an exchange student, but he says they are all OK with it now. He misses his family and talks to them every Sunday on the phone. He also misses his friends and German food.

Gorr arrived in Luck on Aug. 14 after a nine-hour flight. He is enjoying the small town of Luck except that there are no buses and he has to ask someone for a ride all the time. In Germany, Gorr is not allowed to get his driver’s license until he is 18. He likes that everyone is friendly and talkative. He had fun over the winter snowboarding and is having a good time hanging out with his new friends and family.

School is different in America for Gorr because in Germany he has different classes every day, but in America he has the same schedule. He thinks American schools have more school spirit. In Germany, the sports are played through clubs not through the school. Gorr plays American football in Germany yearround. While attending school in Luck, he played football and will be running in track.

Gorr is enjoying meeting new people and experiencing a new culture. He likes that after this experience he will have friends and know a family from a different country. He hopes to keep in touch with many people when he goes back to Germany in June.

Exchange students from Grantsburg, St. Croix Falls, and Webster schools will be featured in next week’s edition of the Leader.

70th anniversary Vernon and Gwen Peterson, Siren, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Saturday, March 14, with a family party at the Continuing Care Unit of Burnett Medical Center.

Gwen is being cared for there after suffering a fall at their home. Their marriage has been called a “marriage on the rocks” because, with Vernon’s hobby of rock collecting, the two have explored many mountains and deserts together looking for rock specimens to bring home. And, in the tradition of a good marriage, even after 70 years they still enjoy holding hands. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

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With snowmelt comes requirement for burning permits

CUMBERLAND – Starting March 18, burning permits are required in all of the Northwest Wisconsin counties of Washburn, Burnett, Rusk and Sawyer and in the following townships in Barron County: Bear Lake, Cedar Lake, Chetek, Dover, Doyle, Lakeland, Maple Plain, Sumner, and the portion of Stanley and Prairie Lake townships east of CTH SS Also included are the Polk County townships of Lorain, Clam Falls, West Sweden, Sterling and portions of McKinley, Bone Lake, Luck townships north of Hwy. 48. In the remainder of Barron and Polk counties, check with local government officials as regulations vary greatly.

Burning permits are required when most of the snow has melted from forest and field. Rural residents and visitors are reminded that burning permits are needed to burn leaves, brush and other woody debris.

Permits can be obtained from any Department of Natural Resources Service Center or emergency fire warden.

Burning permits must be renewed annually. A new permit system was instituted last year requiring customers to only apply once per year for their permit.

“This new system offers real improvements in ease and efficiency and makes it easier to check local fire danger conditions prior to burning,” said Trent Marty, chief of DNR forest protection services.

“That helps to reduce the number of wildfires.

Permits now are good for an entire calendar year, so folks only have to make one trip to their emergency fire warden, ranger station or DNR office.”

Customers can use either the toll-free phone number 888-WIS-BURN or an online interactive Web site http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/fire/index.htm. to find out whether or not they can burn and the current burning restrictions for the day.

“Permits are especially important in the spring when low humidities, high winds, and dry leaves and grass provide ideal conditions for wildfires,” said Forest Ranger Jay Riewestahl Riewestahl advises people who have burned a large debris pile to please be certain that it is out if left unattended. Fires can escape from hot coals that have held over from a brush pile burned when the ground was snow covered a few weeks ago.

Burning permits in intensive forest protection areas are required before any outdoor burning is allowed, whenever the ground is not completely snow covered.

Intensive protection areas are the most heavily forested and contain the most fire hazards and risk in the state. The only exception to the permit requirement is for campfires used to cook food or warm the person.

Broadcast burning (burning of material not in a pile) of areas greater than one acre and burn piles greater than 6’ X 6’ X 6’ must be inspected by personnel from the

A DNR burning permit is required in shaded areas. — Map submitted DNR before a permit can be issued.

Fire wardens:

Washburn County Barronett: Fred and Ellen Smith, Speedy’s C-Stop Sarona: Tom and Gloria Elliott Long Lake: Bill and Barbara Burdick, Dan and Linda Lubensky (Marawaraden Resort), Darlene Martinson Birchwood: Ed and Jan Hoge, Stacy Rorup (Ed’s Pit Stop), Pat Schue Bashaw: Lynn Hoeppner (County Clerk’s Office), Brigitte and Craig Hanson, Kent and Bernadette Wabrowetz Beaver Brook: Gary and Dorene Frank, Clarence Rummel (Rummel’s Tap) Madge: Jim McCabe (The Rockford House) Evergreen: Kathy Ferguson, Kati Hanson Spooner: Dorothy Strand, Merton and Peggy Zillmer, Don and Carol Strunk Crystal: (Looking for a volunteer) Stone Lake: Gerald and Vicki McAllister, G-2 Food and Fuel Casey: Bob and Betty Jo Brown, George and Ann Basgall (Twin Oaks Tavern) Trego: Dave and Dawn Dodge, Theresa Rizzo, Trego Travel Center Springbrook: Lawrence Neste, Mike and Janet Zwadlo (Heart of the North Cabinets), Greg Thompson Bass Lake: Clarence Wood Chicog: Ron and Bonnie Crosby (Pappy’s Bar) Brooklyn: Kelly Grimes (Mack Lake Tavern), Orvus Helgerson Gull Lake: Brian Gooderham, Robert Haddick Stinnett: Tom and Sandy Johnson Minong: Todd and Debbie Johnson, Kurt and Linda

Featherly, Bob Gruzlewski (Buck and Wing Resort), Dan and Bonnie Myers (The Gun Clinic) Frog Creek: Tracey Okonek, Frank Block Eastern Burnett County Roosevelt: Timberland Pub Dewey: Renee VanSelus, Art Swan, Lorraine Daniels Webb Lake: Main Store , Brook Danger Scott: Harold Hills, Kim Dropps Rusk: (Need a volunteer) Eastern Polk County Lorain: Earl and Sharon Jensen McKinley: Penny and Ken Schockman Northern Barron County Lakeland: Speedy’s C-Stop (Barronett), Sue and Terry Delong, The Country Store Bear Lake: Hills Village Grocery (Haugen), Robert Philip, Roy Wetzel Maple Plain: Brigadoon Resort, Steve King — from the DNR

The return of discount birth control

MADISON - The Democratic Congress and new president are undoing some policies from the previous administration. One of them has to do with the price of birth control: those hoping for a price break on birth control during tough economic times may get it.

The Omnibus Spending Bill signed by President Obama allows discounts on birth control sold to family planning clinics and campus health centers. Such discounts were done away with when the Republicancontrolled Congress passed the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 which took effect in 2007, which doubled the cost of birth control at some campuses.

Lon Newman is with the Wisconsin Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association. He says some drug makers have already indicted they will again offer reduced prices.

“They had been giving safety net providers and campus health centers significant discounts prior to the Deficit Reduction Act, so they have said they’re going to look at it again, but I think its very likely they’re going to be offering discounted prices.”

Pharmaceutical companies are not required to offer discounts on contraceptives. One reason they’ve done so in the past is to try and retain young women as customers when they get older and can pay full price. – Wisconsin Public Radio (Shamane Mills)

Forgery of stolen checks stopped by arrests AMERY - On March 6, a woman reported to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department that some checks had been stolen from her home and were being cashed at local businesses. She suspected a friend of her daughter’s boyfriend, who had been in her home several weeks before.

The officer spoke to a cashier at the Holiday Station in Amery, where one of the checks was cashed, and was able to get a description of the suspect from the cashier and from the store video. The cashier also reported the suspect drove a green Ford pickup with camouflage on the rear window and the words “Mossy Oak” written on it.

During the investigation, the officer spoke with Brianna Peters, 18, Clayton, and William Hanson, 61, also of Clayton. They said Nathan Anderson, 20, Amery, had taken a checkbook from the alleged victim and was writing checks with it. The officer inter-

Siren police report March 14: Three men were cited in connection with a fight in front of the Pheasant Inn. Cody S. Schostek, 20, Balsam Lake, was cited for disorderly conduct, fleeing/obstructing an officer and underage drinking. His brother, Maxamillion R. Schostek, 22, Balsam Lake, was cited for disorderly conduct and battery (allegedly pushing a woman down and kicking her in the face).

Joseph M. Galloway, 22, Centuria, was cited for throwing a beer bottle at the Pheasant Inn’s owner.

Andrew B. Peloquin, 25, Siren, was cited for operating a motor vehicle after suspension of his driver’s license. Peloquin was stopped on CTH B by the school at 3:33 a.m. because one headlight and a brake light

were out.

March 15: At 3:10 a.m., a Siren resident reported that his red one-half-ton pickup was missing from the Pour House parking lot. The man told the officer that he had left the truck there at 10 a.m. March 14.

When he went to get it at 2:30 a.m. March 15, the truck was not there. It was later found, locked and undamaged, on Main Street.

At 1:13 p.m., Steven W. LaBatt, 16, Cushing, was cited for speeding on First Avenue and Burnett Lane.

At 5:04 p.m., John T. Holloway, 39, Frederic, was cited during a traffic stop on Hwy. 35/70 and Johnson Street for failing to use a seat belt.

viewed Anderson, who denied the charges. Later the same day, the cashier at the Amery Holiday Station reported seeing the green Ford truck near the hospital.

Another officer went to see if it was Anderson’s vehicle. Anderson reportedly tried to hide from the officer but was arrested and charged with forgery - uttering.

During the interview at the sheriff’s office, Anderson stated he, William Hanson Jr., and Brianna Peters had cashed at least 11 checks belonging to the victim. He said they had found the checkbook and had used it Feb. 19 at Wal-Mart. The officer obtained video of Anderson using the victim’s check on that day to buy $139 worth of groceries and DVDs. Hanson and

Peters were with him. A search was performed at their residence and a checkbook was found in Peters’ purse, with 11 checks written out to various businesses from March 2 to March 11. Four of the five DVDs were also found. Hanson was arrested and charged with two counts of forgery. While being interviewed after his arrest, Hanson admitted forging a check at the Admiral Inn Tavern in Clayton and to signing the alleged victim’s name on another check. Peters was arrested and charged with being a party to forgery and receiving stolen property. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department

Polk County sheriff’s report Accidents: March 5, 10:18 p.m., Garfield Twp., 18th Street at 90th Avenue, Allen S. Vanderwerff, 44, Dresser, was southbound on 180th Street. The subject failed to slow/stop for the intersection.

The subject went through the chain link fence and struck a large tree. Road conditions were wet and it was foggy out.

The driver sustained a minor injury (unknown restraint use).

March 9, 7:30 p.m., Osceola Twp., 240th Street, .75 mi. S. of CTH M/75th Avenue, #1 – Glen P. Duncan, 45, Osceola, #2 – noncontact vehicle; Unit 1 swerved to avoid a noncontact vehicle, unit 2. Unit 2 continued.

Unit 1 entered the west side of the roadway and continued approximately 50 yards through a group of trees before coming to rest. Driver of unit 1 was cited for failure to notify police of an accident.

March 10, 8:13 a.m., Garfield Twp., CTH F/100th Avenue, 300’ east of 188th Street,

Donald A. Wiltshire, 59, Centuria; Unit 1 was eastbound on CTH F, hit an icy patch on the roadway just east of 188th Street. Unit 1 slid across the lane of traffic and rolled down the north embankment, where the vehicle came to rest on its roof in the water-filled ditch.

Drive sustained injuries (wearing seat belt) no EMS. March 10, 5:11 p.m., Luck Twp., 140th Street, .5 mi. N. of 280th Avenue. Aushleana R. Branville, 18, Luck, was traveling northbound on 140th Street when the driver lost control due to a slippery road and went into the ditch on the east side of the road. The vehicle rolled once and came to rest on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Other incidents: Feb. 12, Tyler L. Emerson, Amery, reported the theft of his portable ice-fish house from Goose Lake. It was described as a 4’ by 8’, three-holer, with small, metal chair inside.

March 2, Rita M. Schmidt, RR

Frederic, reported that sometime between Feb. 28 and March 1, someone had burglarized her home. She is missing cash and jewelry.

March 2, James R. Hendrickson, RR Dresser, reported the theft of gasoline from his fuel tank.

March 2, Pamela J. Schustak, RR Balsam Lake, reported her 1996 Ski-Doo Bombardier snowmobile had been stolen. The snowmobile has been located 1/2 mile east of CTH D, near 170th Avenue and CTH V. The snowmobile had been parted out and the frame was recovered from the ditch of CTH V. March 2, Gregory Marquand, RR Amery, reported that his truck had been vandalized while it was parked along the road near 25th Avenue/Hwy. 63, near Clear Lake.

March 5, Andrew Jacobson, RR Cushing, reported damage to a shed and outhouse on the Scott R. Jacobson property, RR

St. Croix Falls.

March 6, Lyle L. Eng, Balsam Lake, reported the theft of approximately 300 feet of copper wire from his property.

Sometime during the evening of March 6, a vehicle owned by Colin Petersen, RR Centuria, was vandalized while parked on River Road/RR St. Croix Falls.

March 8, Kit A. Drake, Grantsburg, reported the theft of a 2-year-old filly bay quarter pony from 2680 CTH 87, St. Croix Falls.

March 9, Jonathan K. Stetler, Chippewa Falls, was operating his 2008 Honda vehicle on Balsam Lake when it began breaking through the ice on The Narrows portion of Balsam Lake. He and his passenger, Michael P. Meyers, Chippewa Falls, were able to get out of the vehicle and walk to a fish house, where they received aid and waited for law enforcement.

March 11, Caprice R.Weeks, RR Amery, reported a theft of jewelry from her residence.

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Polk County Circuit Court Steven S. Leisch, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Bridgetta Lendosky, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Kristal K. Leske, St. Croix Falls, speeding, not guilty plea.

Melanie R. Lonien, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Maier Transport LLC, River Falls, violate class A Hwy. weight limits, $206.85.

Brandi M. Marek, Luck, passing in no-passing zone, $198.60.

Rodney E. Marlowe, Clear Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Amy L. Mireau, Deer Park, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Adam M. Morris, Amery, fail./stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Cody A. Museus, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Forrest J. Nelson, Milltown, ATV-careless operation, $186.00.

Kathryn A. Newby, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Elizabeth M. Osborn, Dresser, fail./stop at stop sign, not guilty plea.

Daniel J. Paul, Osceola, operating while suspended, $186.00.

Carole S. Peper, Centuria, speeding, $160.80.

Jeffrey B. Petersen, Amery, speeding, $160.80.

Ruth A. Peterson, Turtle Lake, license restriction violation – class D or M vehicle, $186.00.

Jessica J. Pressley, Osceola, speeding, $160.80.

Jennifer R. Rivard Johnson, Osceola, speeding, $160.80.

Michael D. Roeder, Hudson, speeding, $160.80.

Evan W. Rohe, New Hope, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Beverly V. Schake, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Joshua F. Schindeldecker, New Richmond, nonregistration of auto, etc., $160.80.

Kelly L. Schmidt, Frederic, speeding, $160.80.

Mark D. Schnieder, Aurora, Colo., hunt without license – NR, $192.20.

Amanda M. Selle, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Victor L. Sharp, Chippewa Falls, hunt without license – R, $188.20.

Damon L. Sims, Hammond, speeding, $160.80.

Bradley G. Sloper, Milltown, seat belt violation, $10.00.

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Tasha N. Tourville, Star Prairie, speeding, not guilty plea.

Gregory W. Tuttmann, Clayton, speeding, $160.80.

Mikal S. Urhammer, Dresser, speeding, $160.80.

Greggory A. Usher, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Craig R. Vick, Osceola, speeding, not guilty plea.

Nick D. Waterman, Amery, fail./display snowmobile registration, $148.20.

Briana L. Webster, Balsam Lake, fail./stop at stop sign, $160.80.

Matthew T. Widgren.

Hudson, fish> 3 hooks/lines/baits, $168.20.

Eric R. Willey, Osceola, operating left of centerline, $198.60.

Wills Milk Transport Inc., Colby, violate class A Hwy. weight limits, $293.28.

Jeffrey C. Workman, Barron, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Susan E. Zilverberg, Medina, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Seven OWI arrests

OSCEOLA – There were seven arrests for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated last week by Polk County police officers At about 7:30 p.m on March 9, a Polk County police officer was in the Lucky Panda restaurant. An extremely intoxicated man came into the restaurant for a take-out order. He was seen leaving with his order and getting into his car. The officer approached the car and the man started it. The officer told him to get out of the car and that he was not to drive. He was identified at Jeffrey Russell, 52, of Osceola. The officer let him use the squad car cell phone to call for a sober driver. Russell said his wife was on the way and went back into the restaurant.

Another officer was in an unmarked car parked nearby. The first officer radioed him that the man was very intoxicated, and then left. About five minutes later, the second officer saw the man leave the restaurant, get in his car and pull out onto the street. The officer in the unmarked car followed, saw him cross the centerline, and pulled him over. Russell was given and failed a field sobriety test. He was given a preliminary breath test, which registered a .23. He was arrested and charged with OWI and was found to have had three prior OWI convictions.

Other OWI arrests March 11 – Joe Michael Vitcak, 47, St. Paul, Minn. second offense, arrested after rolling his vehicle.

March 13 - Tait M. Deat, 35, Milltown, second offense.

March 13 – James M. Vorwald, 59, Star Prairie, arrested after driving into the ditch.

March 14 – Sandra L Sanders, 42, second offense, arrested after driving into the ditch.

March 14 – Barbara J. Ceder, 58, Frederic.

March 15 – Erik G. Bobzin, 29, Luck, charged with OWI and possession of THC and drug paraphernalia. — from the Polk County Sheriff’s

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Dusten A. Smith, Grantsburg, operating while revoked, $250.00.

Gerald L. Smith, Turtle Lake, age, waiver of physical disqualification, $168.80.

Robert S. Smith, Frederic, operate after rev./susp. of registration, $160.80; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Alexander C. Solomonson, Amery, speeding, $160.80.

Joel K. Stark, Lino Lakes, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Kirby R. Stewart, Frederic, inattentive driving, $173.40; failure to notify police of accident, $249.00.

David A. Strenke, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00.

David A. Suckut, Comstock, speeding, $160.80.

Melinda B. Taylor, Stone Lake, speeding, $160.80.

Gordy A. Tellinghuisen, Maplewood, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Tammy A. Terry, Dresser, driving too fast for conditions, $198.60; seat belt violation, $10.00.

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Shelly M. Hanson, Elmwood, speeding, $160.80.

Steven D. Hanson, Turtle Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Christina M. Hart, Cumberland, operating while suspended, $186.00.

Amy L. Hayes, Clayton, operating while under influence; operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas.

Timothy Heasley, Amery, failure to provide proper holding tank service contract, $312.00.

Kevin J. Hicks, Woodville, speeding, $160.80.

Samantha A. Hill, Balsam Lake, speeding, $160.80.

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S. Hoaglund, Somerset, fish > 3 hooks/lines/baits, $168.20.

Willie J. Hochstetler, Frederic, speeding, 30-day suspended license and $236.40.

Matthew DT Hultquist, Centuria, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Ali Y. Jama, Barron, speeding, $160.80.

PeggySue Jamieson, Frederic, possess/loan/borrow another’s license, not guilty plea.

Jonathon J. Jasperson, Dresser, speeding, $160.80.

Ryan A. Johansen, Luck, dog at large, $150.50.

Jacqueline M. Johnson, DePere, speeding, $160.80.

Jason R. Johnson, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jeremiah R. Johnson, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Rosmairie A. Kennaley, Peoria, Ariz., speeding, $160.80.

Jonathan P. Kohlrusch, Amery, unsafe turn at intersection, $249.00; minor transporting intoxicants in MV, $160.80.

Steven D. Kolve, St. Croix Falls, operate w/o valid license, $186.00.

Todd H. Kracht, Oakdale, Minn., speeding, $186.00.

Melissa A. Kraska, East Bethel, Minn., not guilty plea.

Richard C. Kuendig, Berlin Center, Ohio, speeding, $160.80.

Jacob R. Kuntz, Scandia, Minn., fail./keep deer intact prior/registration, $178.25.

James B. Launderville, Dresser, operating a tourist rooming house without a conditional-use permit, $438.00.

Joseph V. Laval, Clayton, driving too fast for conditions, $198.00; seat belt violation, $10.00.

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(March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

RANDY TRUCKEY, and STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BUREAU OF CHILD SUPPORT, Defendants.

Case No. 08 CV 251 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on July 22, 2008, I will sell 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, April 30, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot Five (5) of Certified Survey Map No. 3977, recorded in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, page 7, Document No. 649189, being a division of Lot Four (4) of Certified Survey Map No. 3434, recorded in Volume 15 of Certified Survey Maps, page 201, Document No. 616147, located in the Northwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of NW 1/4), Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Apple River, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 004-00751-0450.

STREET ADDRESS: 1399 98th Street, Amery, WI 54001.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 6th day of March, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin

by permittee w/another person in vehicle, $186.00.

Ryan N. Copeland, Hudson, fish > 3 hooks/lines/baits, $168.20.

Gary L. Core, Hammond, possession of illegal-sized fish, $248.60.

Eric R. Crosby, White Bear Lake, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00; operating while suspended, $186.00.

Marcus G. Dale, Buffalo, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Lucas T. Davis, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Joshua L. Demulling, New Richmond, violate absolute sobriety law; speeding; minor transporting intoxicants in MV; operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas.

Garth D. Deppa, Cushing, speeding, $160.80.

Michael L. Doll, Osceola, speeding, not guilty plea.

Jolene E. Eagleman, Cumberland, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Landon M. Evenson, Cumberland, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Peter P. Fairbanks, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Matthew Fauley, Osceola, no valid holding tank service contract, $312.00.

George A. Ferguson, New Richmond, speeding, $160.80.

Chelsea L. Ficocello, Coon Rapids, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Robert S. Fortier, Amery, operate w/o valid license, $186.00.

Ryan L. Freeman, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Reid A. Fry, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Edwin Glover, Amery, failure to provide proper holding tank servicing contract, $312.00.

Sarah P. Goneau, Luck, speeding, $186.00.

Morgan C. Gordon, Centuria, speeding, $236.40.

Brent R. Graber, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Nathaniel P. Gruber, Baldwin, speeding, not guilty plea.

Zachary T. Haas, Eau Claire, speeding, $186.00.

Gene H. Hansen, St. Paul, Minn., build pole shed over lot line and less than 10 feet from rear lot line, not guilty plea.

Jason T. Hanson, Oconomowoc, fish> 3 hooks/lines/baits, $168.20.

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Karl J. Abeble, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Richard Aeziman, Balsam Lake, failure to provide proper holding tank servicing contract, $312.00.

Tara K. Aiken, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Michael J. Anderson, Hudson, speeding, $160.80.

Jesse J. Aubant, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $236.40.

Sedric L. Bady, Clayton, operate w/o valid license, $186.00.

Randall C. Balog, Clayton, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Thomas N. Bell, Somerset, speeding, $160.80.

Anthony O. Belvedere, Turtle Lake, operating while revoked, not guilty plea.

Christopher T.M. Bugg, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Paul C. Burkhouse, Osceola, operate w/o valid license, $186.00.

Bradley J. Byker, Osceola, possess/loan/borrow another’s license, $288.80.

Lucas J. Byker, Osceola, possess/loan/borrow another’s license, $325.55.

Nickolas J. Bylander, Turtle Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Marjorie M. Bystrom, Cushing, improper passing/stopped school bus, $105.00.

Patrick C. Cameron, Dresser, possession of illegalsized fish, $123.00.

Christine J. Chiles, Coon Rapids, Minn., speeding, $211.20.

Audiel L. Christianson, Turtle Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Samantha P. Claeys, Frederic, operate motor vehicle

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(March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM F. BOKENYI and SHERRI D. BOKENYI, husband and wife; and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants, DEFENDANTS. Case No. 08-CV-608 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 17, 2008, in the amount of $199,967.55, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 21, 2009, 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” & subject to all legal liens & 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 32 Of First Addition To Montriol Estates.

Said Land Being In The City Of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 684 South Moody Road, St. Croix Falls.

TAX KEY NO.: 281-1341-0000 Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. O’DESS & 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.

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(Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

THOR L. JEPSEN, and CHRISTINE M. JEPSEN, and HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORP III, and CAPITAL ONE BANK, Defendants Case No. 08 CV 547 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on October 3, 2008, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin on: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SE1/4 of SW1/4), Section 8, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Block “D,” First Addition to the Village of Milltown; thence N 00 degrees 14 minutes East, 8.0 feet on the West line of said SE1/4 of SW1/4; thence South 89 degrees 44 minutes East 367 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes East 32 feet which is the point of beginning; thence N 00 degrees 14 minutes East, 114 feet; thence South 89 degrees 44 minutes East, 102 feet; thence South 31 degrees 50 minutes East to a point directly East of the point of beginning; thence West to the point of beginning.

PIN: 151-00244-0000 Street Address: 212 First Avenue East, Milltown, WI 54858 TERMS OF SALE: Cash DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 5th day of February, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson Bar No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 478766 WNAXLP

Notices Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff vs.

Randall G. Webber and Reena C. Webber Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No.: 08 CV 477 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 8th day of October 2008, in the amount of $152,366.23, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: April 21, 2009, at 10 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: 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, Wis. 54810.

DESCRIPTION: That part of the NE 1/4 of NW 1/4, Section 19, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Block 3 of Basil’s Addition to the Village of Balsam Lake; thence South 25.085 feet; thence West 65.0 feet; thence South 384.915 feet to the place of beginning; thence West 150.0 feet; thence South 100.00 feet; thence East 150.0 feet; thence North 100.0 feet to the place of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 319 Hilltop Avenue Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Timothy G. Moore, Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorneys 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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Arthur L. Mustache, 35, Hayward, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Scott D. Nelson, 32, Duluth, Minn., failure to pay fines, March 11.

William J. Pease, 39, Minneapolis, Minn., failure to pay fines, March 11.

Felicia M. Peterson, 21, Red Wing, Minn., failure to pay fines, March 10.

Gregory A. Peterson, 59, Grantsburg, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Roger J. Peterson, 47, Grantsburg, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Bevan D. Pillar, 44, Danbury, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Mike D. Piper, 40, Siren, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Shaleah F. Reynolds, 21, Webster, failure to pay fines, March 10.

Juan M. Rivera, 38, Shell Lake, failure to pay fines, March 10.

Billie J. Rosauer, 34, Webster, failure to pay fines, March 10.

Jennifer A. Schiefelbein, 25, Sun Prairie, failure to pay fines, March 9.

(March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CITIBANK, NA as Trustee for WaMu, Series 2007-HE2 Trust, Plaintiff, vs.

JOSHUA MALEITZKE and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Joshua Maleitzke, and JOHN DOE and/or JANE DOE, unknown tenants, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-352 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 30, 2008, in the amount of $402,529.47, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 5, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Ta x.

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

DESCRIPTION: The Northerly 100 feet of the Southerly 200 feet of that part of Government Lot Six (6) of Section Seventeen (17), and of Government Lot Four (4) of Section Eighteen (18), both in Township Thirty-five (35) North of Range Sixteen (16) West, Polk County, Wisconsin, lying between Bone Lake and the North and South Highway running through said Government Lot 4.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2100 Bone Lake Drive W, Town of Georgetown.

TAX KEY NO.: 026-00707-0000.

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.

Todd R. Scott, 45, Lino Lakes, Minn., failure to pay fines, March 11.

Leslie E. Shabaiash, 53, Webster, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Stacy R. Strasser, 37, Superior, failure to pay fines, March 12.

Rebecca J. Swanson, 53, Superior, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Amber M. Thompson, 24, Luck, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Kathleen F. VadnaisPeckman, 21, Balsam Lake , failure to pay fines, March 11.

Sean R. Walters, 24, Superior, failure to pay fines, March 11.

(March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICE INC. Plaintiff, vs.

ARDELL K. STRENKE and SHELLEY A. STRENKE, husband and wife; and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE unknown tenants, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-353 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 2, 2008, in the amount of $134,375.44, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 29, 2009, 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: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE IN POLK COUNTY, STATE OF WISCONSIN: SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF ONE ACRE IN THE NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4, RUN THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID DESCRIPTION 22 RODS, THEN SOUTH AT RIGHT ANGLES 11 RODS, THEN NORTHWESTERLY TO A POINT ON THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID DESCRIPTION 3 RODS SOUTH OF PLACE OF BEGINNING, THEN NORTH 3 RODS TO BEGINNING, ALL IN SECTION 29-37-17, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1619 315th Avenue, Town of West Sweden.

TAX KEY NO.: 048-00667-0000.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. 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.

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(Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S & C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Richard J. Kellogg a/k/a Rick Kellogg, Unknown Spouse of Richard J. Kellogg a/k/a Rick Kellogg, and Cemstone Products Company, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 08 CV 379 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 29th day of September, 2008, in the amount of $100,935.86, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: April 21, 2009, 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: 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lot Nineteen (19), Twenty (20), Twenty-one (21), Twenty-two (22), Twenty-three (23) and Twenty-four (24), Block Three (3), Basil’s First Addition to the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 409 Courthouse Avenue, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorneys 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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Jane A. Molls, 74, Feb. 18, 2009, Almena LaVerne H. Loescher, 71, March 1, 2009, Osceola Mary J. McKenzie, 77, March 3, 2009, St. Croix Falls

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Carol C. Cogswell, 88, Feb. 21, 2009, Luck Delaine J. Glunz, 74, Feb. 23, 2009, Clear Lake Martha Lurvey, 86, Feb. 24, 2009, Amery

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Harold Kravick, no date of birth given, Spooner, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Jesse S. Kuck, 22, Knapp, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Paul W. Laidlaw, 25, St. Paul, Minn., failure to pay fines, March 11.

Teri E. LaSarge, 20, Sandstone, Minn., arrest warrant - complaint, March 13.

Dean C. Lester, 51, Hayward, failure to pay fines, March 10.

Benjamin M. Letendre, 18, South St. Paul, Minn., failure to pay fines, March 11.

Linda F. Lightfeather, 48, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, March 11.

Armand D. Lucas, 50, Eau Claire, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Sally L. Macmillan, 51, Boulder, Colo., failure to pay fines, March 11.

Johnny L. Massey, 22, Grantsburg, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Robert P. Mendez, 41, St. Paul, Minn., failure to pay fines, March 11.

David A. Miller, 54, Eau Claire, failure to pay fines, March 11.

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Gloria Hills, no date of birth given, Grantsburg, warrant - failure to appear, March 10.

Daniel J. Hunter, no date of birth given, Webster, warrant failure to appear, March 11.

Angelica L. Jackson, 34, Webster, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Debra A. Jackson, no date of birth given, Grantsburg, warrant - failure to appear, March 10.

Terrell J. Jackson, 33, Luck, warrant - failure to appear, March 11.

Dustin R. Janes, 23, West Salem, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Jetto Aaron, 28, Shell Lake, failure to pay fines, March 10.

Theresa E. Kegel, 33, Webster, failure to pay fines, March 10.

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Jon D. Coen, 49, Orange Park, Fla., failure to pay fines, March 11.

Robert D. Coomer, 33, Turtle Lake, failure to pay fines, March 10.

Jesse J. Darrow, 33, Plymouth, Minn., failure to pay fines, March 11.

Shannon M. Dugger, 29, Danbury, failure to pay fines, March 10.

Patrick R. Frazee, 45, Minneapolis, Minn., failure to pay fines, March 11.

Lonnie R. Frederickson, 49, Milwaukee, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Dennis C. Geopfert, 26, Grantsburg, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Jonlee J. Goers, 27, South St. Paul, Minn., failure to pay fines, March 11.

Derek J. Gratz, 17, Viroqua, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Alicia A. Hall, 36, Webb Lake, failure to pay fines, March 10.

Anthony O. Hendrickson, 19, Soldiers Grove, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Troy A. Hill, 34, Webster, failure to pay fines, March 10.

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Charles H. Allen, 24, Shell Lake, failure to pay fines, March 10.

Diane L. Baker, 49, Siren, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Kyle S. Bauer, 19, Webster, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Cleona J. Beaulieu, 23, Red Lake, Minn., failure to pay fines, March 11.

Myles J. Benjamin, 23, Sandstone, Minn., warrant - failure to appear, March 11.

Gina L. Benson, 53, Springbrook, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Jody L. Berg, 30, River Falls, failure to pay fines, March 11.

Jacob S. Bleskan, 22, South Range, failure to pay fines, March 11.

James D. Boutin, 34, Webster, failure to pay fines, March 10.

Teri M. Carlson, 38, Hertel, failure to pay fines, March 10.

Eugene R. Carpenter, 31, Mahnomen, Minn., failure to pay fines, March 11.

Christina S. Casey, 33, La Farge, Minn., failure to pay fines, March 11.

Thomas Chadwick, no date of birth given, Grantsburg, warrant - failure to appear, March 10.

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FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NEVADA C/O SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

JANINE K. WENDT, et al Defendants Case Number: 07 CV 817 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 13, 2008, in the amount of $166,620.69 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 14, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/ 4 of Section 4, Township 33 North, Range 15 West, in the Town of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1152 40th Street, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 016-000760000.

Dated this 12th day of February 2009. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Deborah A. Blommer State Bar #1000749 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose.

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Plan Commission Meeting Wed., March 25, 2009, 7 p.m.

Eureka Town Hall

Troy G. Lysdahl, 19, Frederic, possession of THC, one-year probation, six-month jail sentence, Huber release granted, must complete GED or HSED, may apply for expunction, alcohol assessment, $88.00.

Michael W. Carpenter, 55, Shell Lake, OWI, $904.00, 15day jail sentence, license revoked 12 months, alcohol assessment.

Buck R. Zehner, 33, Webster, OWI, $1,219.00, twoyear probation, license revoked three years, seven-month jail sentence, Huber release granted, alcohol assessment.

Diana L. Naylor, 47, Danbury, reckless driving, $375.00.

John R. Olson, 46, Frederic, OWI, $803.00, license revoked eight months, alcohol assessment.

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(March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT Branch 1 POLK COUNTY WESTconsin Credit Union 444 South Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751 Plaintiff vs.

Joel T. Hetzel 2912 Hemingway Drive Chaska, MN 55318, and Martha E. Hetzel 2912 Hemingway Drive Chaska, MN 55318,and USA, acting through the Rural Housing Service US Department of Agriculture c/o Attorney General Western District of Wisconsin P.O. Box 7857 Madison, WI 53702 Defendants Code: 30404 Case No.: 08 CV 778 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on February 2, 2009, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center in the Village of Balsam lake, Wisconsin, in said County, on Thursday, May 7, 2009, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Seventeen (17) West in the Township of Lincoln, described as follows: Commencing at a point 25 feet East of the Northeast corner of Lot 13, Block 1, Deronda; thence running direct East 125 feet; thence due South and parallel with said Lot 13, Block 1 to the highway limits; thence following said highway limits to within a point 25 feet East of the Southeast corner of said Lot 13, Block 1; thence running due North parallel with said Lot 13 to a place of beginning, Polk County, Wisconsin.

The above property is located at 1285 65th Avenue (CTH F), Amery, 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.

6. The sale of this property will be subject to the USA’s right of redemption during the twelve months subsequent to this sale.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 18th day of February, 2009.

Tim Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin SCHOFIELD, HIGLEY & MAYER, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Office, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menomonie, WI 54751 715-235-3939

(March 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P., as servicer for Bank of New York as Trustee for the certificateholders CWALT, Inc. alternative loan trust 2006OC10, Mortgage Pass-through certificates, Series 2006-OC10 Plaintiff vs.

Robert Pedro Driscoll Bobbie Jo Schmidt Unknown Spouse of Bobbie Jo Schmidt Unknown Spouse of Robert Pedro Driscoll Sunset Meadows Condominiums Unit Owners Association, UA Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Intervale Mortgage Corporation Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 09 CV 79 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Sunset Meadows Condominiums Unit Owners Association, UA. You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after March 4, 2009, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes.

The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court 1005 West Main Street P.O. Box 549 Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9071 and to Chaz M. Rodriguez/ Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated this 17th day of February, 2009 Chaz M. Rodriguez Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1063071 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719

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. (143203)

Doris C. Marek, 90, Grantsburg Village, Feb. 23.

Robert L. Thompson, 93, Grantsburg Village, Feb. 25.

(Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association ND, Plaintiff, vs.

David B. Holmdahl and Teresa M. Holmdahl f/k/a Teresa M. Johnson, Defendants.

Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 07 CV 666 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 14th day of April 2008, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: April 30, 2009, 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.

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

DESCRIPTION: EXHIBIT A Parcel 1: The Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 27, Township 36 North, Range 19 West.

Parcel 2: The Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 27, Township 36 North, Range 19 West, except the following parcels: a. The South 10 rods of the East 5 rods thereof, b. Parcel described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, thence West along the South line of said forty a distance of 783 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel of land herein conveyed, thence continuing along the said South line a distance of 210 feet, thence North at right angles a distance of 210 feet, thence East at right angles a distance of 210 feet, thence South at right angles a distance of 210 feet to the point of beginning, and c. The South 280 feet of the East 589 feet of said SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, except the East 5 rods of the South 10 rods thereof, Parcel 3: The Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 28, Township 36 North, Range 19 West.

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 2717 250th Ave., Cushing, WI).

WARNING: There are encumbrances upon the subject property which have priority over the foreclosed mortgage. The property will be sold subject to such encumbrances.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Stein & Moore, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St., Ste. W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 480603 WNAXLP 651-224-9683

(March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-W11, Plaintiff, vs.

DENNIS L. JOHNSON and ROBIN M., JOHNSON, husband and wife; and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants; and EVANSTON INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-620 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 30, 2008, in the amount of $97,056.29, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 5, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 36, RANGE 17, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING 32 RODS SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 36, RANGE 17, WHICH IS POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST 25-1/2 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 21 RODS; THENCE WEST 25-1/2 RODS; THENCE NORTH 21 RODS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THAT PORTION THEREOF LYING NORTH OF THE TRADE RIVER, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2832 170th Street, Town of Luck.

TAX KEY NO.: 036-00192-0000.

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.

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TOWN OF EUREKA

Max C. Gorkiewicz, 34, Grantsburg, operate without valid license, $186.00.

Richard W. Martin, 35, Sandstone, Minn., operate without valid license, $186.00.

David M. Hughes, 34, Danbury, disorderly conduct, $309.00.

Leagh M. Casey, 18, Webster, retail theft, one-year probation, apply to WITC or other higher education program, may apply for expunction, $88.00.

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(Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1)

(March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN R. MCLEOD, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 586 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 16, 2008, in the amount of $287,366.65, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 23, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check.

Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

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

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 4416, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 197, as Document No. 677402, located in part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Township 32 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Black Brook, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 169 100th Street, Deer Park, WI 54007 TAX KEY NO.: 010-00731-0300 Dated this 23rd day of February, 2009 Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (144010)

Burnett Co. criminal court

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Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (142597)

Notices

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Benjamin J Pliskie State Bar #1037985 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719

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/s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 17, 2008, in the amount of $143,564.71, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 2, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 11, Plat of Del Mar Addition, Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 504 Delmar Avenue, Osceola, WI 54020 TAX KEY NO.: 165-008110000 Dated this 10th day of February 2009

(Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

SHELDON B. OSBORNE Defendant.

Case Number: 08 CV 553 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on January 12, 2009, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on: Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 4856 recorded in Volume 21 of Certified Survey Maps, page 183, as Document No. 699163, located in the Southwest one-quarter of Northwest one-quarter (SW1/4 of NW1/4), Section 10, Township 36 North, Range 18 West.

PIN: 030-00249-0100 TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 19th day of February, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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(Feb. 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WILSHIRE CREDIT CORPORATION, AS SERVICER FOR CITIBANK N.A. TRUSTEE FOR THE MLMI TRUST SERIES 2007-HE2 Plaintiff, vs.

JASON P MAKI, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 432 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

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Hopkins Sand and Gravel, vs. Daniel L. Bantz, Webster, $4,276.07.

County Comfort vs. Jack Ledbetter, Siren, $547.77.

Capital One Bank vs.

Michael E. Wynveen, Webster, $3,517.97.

Capital One Bank vs. Lance R. Erickson, Danbury, $1,928.70.

ST. CROIX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 4-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Wednesday, April 1, 2009

All children that will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2009, and plan to attend 4-Year-Old Kindergarten for the 20092010 school year are asked to attend 4K registration. Please contact the Elementary School office at 715-483-9823-2 if you have not received an information packet.

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COACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE

SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT All positions are open until filled!

Send letter of application and resume to:

Siren School District Attn.: Ryan Karsten, Athletic Director P.O. Box 29 • Siren, WI 54872

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Junior Varsity Boys Baseball Coach 2 High School Varsity Assistant Football Coaches 8th-Grade Middle-School Baseball Coach

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE ELEMENTARY (K-5) MUSIC TEACHER

Unity School District announces the opening of a longterm substitute teaching position in elementary music, PreK-5, beginning approximately April 23 - June 5, 2009.

Qualifications Necessary: Wisconsin certification; prefer candidates with knowledge of current music theory and practices, Wisconsin state standards in the area of fine arts, positive discipline, differentiated learning strategies and utilization of technology as it relates to music.

Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of application to: Brandon Robinson, District Administrator Unity School District 1908 150th St./Hwy. 46 North P.O. Box 307 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Deadline for application: March 27, 2009.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Human Services Director

This position has primary responsibility and authority for directing, managing, maintaining and improving human service programs and delivery systems for Polk County. In consultation with the Human Service Board, this position performs responsible, high-level management functions regarding the operation of the human services programs of Polk County. Works closely with the Human Services Board, the County Board and the Administrative Coordinator in the development and administration of policy and interpretation of rules, regulations and statutes.

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Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or Public or Business Administration, or related field with five (5) years’ program planning, administration and budgetary experience. For full position requirements and details, application, and information about working for Polk County, please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Job Opportunities. Deadline to apply is April 8, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS Dept. Secretary/Records Clerk $15.41/hr.

Full Time - 40 hr./week Deadline to apply: March 30, 3:00 p.m.

Social Worker - CPS $22.00/hr.

Full Time - 37.5 hr./week Deadline to apply: Open until filled **Golden Age Manor** Registered Nurse $24.43 - $25.44 DOQ Full Time - 2:30 - 10:45 p.m. shift plus $1.00/hr. for CN Deadline to apply: Open until filled YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete position requirements and details, please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, 715-485-9175, or Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, WI 54001, 715-268-7107. Please, no faxed applications. AA/EEOC **PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR GAM POSITIONS 480662 30L DIRECTLY TO GAM**

(March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY The RiverBank 304 Cascade Street P.O. Box 188 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020 Plaintiff, vs.

LJSP, LLC 2149 U.S. Highway 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024; and LJPP, LLC 2149 U.S. Highway 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-867 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage/ Contract NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 11, 2009, in the amount of $775,686.30, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 29, 2009, at 10 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 courts 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 liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the city of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

DESCRIPTION: LOT ONE (1) OF CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP NO. 1688, RECORDED IN VOLUME 8 OF CERTIFIED SURVEY MAPS ON PAGE 36 AS DOCUMENT NO. 517828, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-EIGHT (28), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-FOUR (34), NORTH OF RANGE EIGH-TEEN (18) WEST, CITY OF ST. CROIX FALLS, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN; AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (SW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4) OF SECTION THREE (3), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-SIX (36) NORTH OF RANGE SEVENTEEN (17) WEST, TOWN OF LUCK, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, EXCEPT: VOLUME 194 DEEDS, PAGE 28, DOCUMENT NO. 281079; VOLUME 498 RECORDS, PAGE 935, DOCUMENT NO. 447064; VOLUME 787 RECORDS, PAGE 47, DOCUMENT NO. 586082.

PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 2149 U.S. Highway 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 54024 and 2964 150th Street, Frederic, Wis., 54837.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 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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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

One Four-Door Full-Size Pickup Three Or More Marked Police Patrol Cars

The Polk County Sheriff’s Department is seeking proposals for the purchase of one 1/2-ton, full-size, fourdoor pickup and price per unit, four-door sedans designed for police use.

A list of specifications and proposal packet can be obtained from: Steven Moe at the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, located at 1005 West Main, Ste. 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. stevem@co.polk.wi.us 715-485-8352 Proposals are due in the Polk County Sheriff’s Depart480540 30L ment by 10 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2009.

LUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FRIDAY, MARCH 27

Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2009, are eligible to enter kindergarten this fall for the 2009-2010 school year. To register your child, please call the Luck School, 472-2153, extension 108, by Thursday, March 19. Kindergarten registration is scheduled for Friday, March 27. Parents need to call the school to register their child and receive a specific appointment time. After registering, additional information will be sent to you through the mail.

4-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN

Luck School District children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2009, are eligible to enroll in our 4K Cardinal Program (4-year-old Kindergarten), housed at the Polk County Early Learning Center in Balsam Lake. This is a half-day, four-days-a-week program with busing provided to and from the Learning Center. Please call the Luck School, 472-2153, extension 108, for more information on registering your child.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, March 23, 2009, 6 p.m.

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Call to order and seek approval of the agenda - Robert Clifton.

Consideration of previous minutes - LeRoy Buck.

Presentation of vouchers - Jody Seck.

Treasurer’s Report - Jody Seck.

Recognition of guests or delegates.

Administration Reports A. Mr. Palmer.

B. Mr. Gobler.

C. Mr. Nichols.

Old Business A. Second consideration to revise Policy No. 345.6 “High School Graduation Requirements.”

New Business A. Retirement of varsity volleyball coach.

B. Consideration of proposed ‘09-’10 school calendar.

C. Approval of “Open Enrollment” requests.

D. Budget update - Stimulus Package/Gov. Doyle Proposal.

E. CESA 11 Shared Service Contract.

F. Any business that may properly come before the Board.

Motion to adjourn to executive session per WI Stat 19.85(1) for discussion of ongoing contract negotiations.

Motion to reconvene to open session.

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POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMISSION IS NOW ACCEPTING REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE FOLLOWING, DUE ON MARCH 31, 2009, AT 3 P.M. Asphalt Mix - Cold Mix, Hot Mix & HFE Winter Mix Asphalt Road Oil (CRS-2 & MS-2) • Rock for Seal Coating 3” & Riprap 6” - 15” Fractured Rock Culverts - Plastic, Galvanized & Poly-Coated Galvanized Bands, End Walls, Snap Tite™ Liners Woven & Nonwoven Geo-textiles • Silt Fence Crack Sealing & Crack Sealing Material • Pavement Marking • Pulverizing, Milling & Shaping All products may be used for local road improvement projects. The highway committee reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to accept the bid most advantageous to Polk County.

BIDS WILL BE OPENED PUBLICLY ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2009, AT 10 A.M., AT THE POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY OFFICE. For additional information, please write or call: Polk County Highway Commission P.O. Box 248, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 480002 29-30L 715-485-8700

TOWN OF EUREKA

Friday, March 27, 2009 9 a.m.

Eureka Town Hall Board members will meet at the Town Hall and proceed to tour the town roads for the purpose of evaluating them. 480608 30L (Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005AB5 C/O COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

COLLIN J. BETTS, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 07 CV 739 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 9, 2008, in the amount of $160,798.98, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 23, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 ), Section Three (3), Township Thirty-two (32) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the SW 1/ 4 of the NE 1/4 , Section 3-3219; thence proceeding North along the centerline of Highway 35 as now laid out and traveled a distance of 652 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said parcel, a distance of 265 feet to point of beginning; thence South parallel to the East line of said 40acre parcel, a distance of 322 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said 40-acre parcel, a distance 265 feet; thence North parallel to East line of said 40 acre parcel a distance of 322 feet; thence East to the point of beginning, Farmington Township in Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel 2: A parcel of land in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4), Section Three (3), Township Thirty-two (32) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of real estate described in Volume 202 of Deeds, page 270 in the office of the Register of Deeds for said County; thence North along the center of STH 35 at a distance of 322 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said forty, 265 feet; thence South parallel to center of said STH 35 to the North line of the land described in Volume 202 Deeds, page 270 aforesaid; thence East parallel to the South line of said forty to the place of beginning; Farmington Township in Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 559 St. Rd. 35, Osceola, WI 54020 TAX KEY NO.: 22-70-0 Dated this 26th day of February, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Deborah A. Blommer State Bar #1000749 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (143819)

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Consider Festival Theatre Business Plan Presentation Jim McCarville: Attendance was up in 2008, 59% of attendees are from WI, 38% are from MN, and 3% are from other states; of those 16% are from the Twin Cities and 8% from St. Croix Falls. Donation were down for year. Old Lease was for 20 years with Festival Theatre purchasing the building, old lease is outdated and won’t work, Festival doesn’t have resources to purchase building, a new lease needs to be negotiated. Building needs improvements and with Library moving their space will be available for other community benefit.

Meg Luhrs, Sarah Adams and Justin Grecco spoke in support of the Festival Theatre, noting benefit to area and money brought in and how they are a good partner to Library.

Brian Blesi moved to take a break, seconded by Debra Kravig, voice vote, motion passed.

Brian Blesi moved to reconvene, seconded by Paul Kuhlmann, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider Update on Library Project: Bids and Construction Sarah Adams: Library Board has hired Gene Johnson as project manager, the advertisement for Bids has been published and bids are due March 9th. New Library will have a community meeting room with separate entrance, they will be doing zone heating in the building. We will be kicking off the second stage of the Bremer Matching Grant in April.

Brian Blesi: Have maintenance cost of roof and solar array have been looked at, need to verify safety of underground storage tank for heating system and that it won’t impact water supply of fish hatchery.

Arnie Carlson: If fundraising doesn’t reach goal, what part of project would be cut, have utility expenses for new Library been estimated?

Council will be updated on bids at the March 9 Council Meeting then award bids at meeting on March 30th after they have been reviewed.

Consider Building Community Spring Projects Ed Emerson went over a list of Community Projects/Events being planned for 2009, including the dedication of Park Rosemarie in May, a Community Garden, Wannigan Days, Music on the Overlook, WWTP renovation, Library construction and grand opening, Spring Cleaning of City Parks, Buy Local Bucks campaign, Farmers Market, Autumn Fest, City Logo and Marketing and possible Federal Stimulus projects.

Consider Contract for Retainer: Warren White A Contract or Retainer for Engineering Services of Warren White, reflecting a charge of $50 per hour for those services requested via task orders.

Brian Blesi moved to accept the Contract for Retainer of Engineering Services with Warren White, seconded by Arnie Carlson, roll call vote, 4 ayes, motion passed.

Consider Absorbing Utility Expenses for Tourist Information Center Sue Mathews, Polk Co. Tourist Information Center: Budget cuts have left Center hurting financially; Center has reduced service hours and laid off one part-time employee. Center’s share of utilities is about $3,200 a year. The Center has requested funding help from all communities in Polk Co. Will also be asking Room Tax/Tourism Committee for Funding.

Request that the City release the Center from paying share of utilities for building.

Arnie Carlson moved to pick up the Info Center’s share of utility costs for the year, seconded by Paul Kuhlmann, roll call vote, 4 ayes, motion passed.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Danette Olson: Destination Marketing costs about $17,000 a year, Festival has cut it from this year budget, would be a good vehicle for City for promoting St. Croix Falls.

Brian Blesi: Rundown house across from NPS Headquarters has been purchased by Park Service.

ADJOURNMENT Brian Blesi moved to adjourn, seconded by Paul Kuhlmann, voice vote, motion passed. 9:55 pm.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold public hearings on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at 8 a.m., in the Government Center (1st Floor, County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Committee will recess at 8:30 a.m. to view sites and will reconvene at 11 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: GREG STRILZUK requests a Special Exception from Article 8D1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Transient Lodge. Property affected is: 1803 120th St., Lot 1, CSM #5427, Vol. 24/Pg. 112, Pt. of SE 1/4, SE 1/4, Sec. 36/T35N/R17W, Town of Milltown.

KEVIN & KIM GUMM request a Special Exception from Article 8D1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Transient Lodge. Property affected is: 1323 64th St., Lot 6, CSM #2196, Vol. 10/Pg. 120, Pt. of NE 1/4, SW 1/4 & Pt. of NW 1/4, SE 1/4, Sec. 25/T34N/R16W, Town of Apple River, Pond.

LARRY DECKER requests a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House.

Property affected is: 3302 68th St., Lot 6, CSM #2629, Vol. 12/Pg. 116, Pt. of SW 1/4, SW 1/4 & Pt. of SE 1/4, SW 1/4, Sec. 13/T37N/R16W, Town of Clam Falls, Clam Falls Flowage.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING POLK COUNTY FINANCIAL PLANNING RETREAT POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Friday, March 27, 2009 Oak Forest Center, 2824 130th Street, Frederic, WI

ORDER OF BUSINESS 8 a.m. Continental Breakfast 9 a.m. Call to Order - Bryan Beseler, Chairman Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Comments from the Chairman, Introductions, Roles, Ground Rules, Expectations and Agenda 9:15-11 a.m. County Budgeting - Kate Lawton - University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension 11-11:15 a.m. Break 11:15-11:30 a.m. Polk County Budgeting Process - Tonya Weinert, Polk County Finance Director 11:30 a.m. Guest Speaker 12 p.m. Lunch (Oak Forest Center Dining Room) 1 p.m. Group Discussion - Analysis of Polk County Budgeting Process - Robert Kazmierski, Polk County University Extension Office, Facilitator 2:15 p.m. Break 2:30 p.m. Group Discussion of Goals and Objectives 480578 30L 20a,d 3:30 p.m. Adjourn

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Frederic Farmers Co-Op Demolition Village of Frederic Polk County, Wisconsin The Village of Frederic will receive sealed bids at the Village Hall, located at 107 Hope Road West, P.O. Box 567, Frederic, Wisconsin 54837, for the Frederic Farmers Co-op Demolition project until 2 p.m., March 31, 2009. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

A prebid conference will be held at the site at 11 a.m., local time, on March 24, 2009. The site is located at 104 Traffic Avenue, Frederic, Wis. Representatives of OWNER and ENGINEER will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference.

The work for which bids are asked includes the following: Excavation, hauling and disposal of approximately 98 tons of pesticide contaminated soil; removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials; demolition of the former feed mill building; hauling, recycling or disposal of demolition materials; backfill, compaction and site restoration.

The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be examined at the offices of MSA Professional Services, Inc., Baraboo and Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Planholders list will be updated weekly on our Web address at www.msa-ps.com under Projects Bidding. An updated planholders list will be mailed with any and all addenda. No planholders list will be faxed.

Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of MSA Professional Services, Inc., 1230 South Boulevard, Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913, upon receipt of a nonrefundable deposit of $35. Bidding documents in electronic portable display format (PDF) will be provided on a single compact disk for a nonrefundable fee of $25.

No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within 15 days after the award of the contract. The certified check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated damages.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Published by the authority of the Village of Frederic.

CONSULTING ENGINEER: MSA Professional Services, Inc. 1230 South Boulevard Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913 Kristi DuBois, P.E. (608) 355-8856 480187 29-30L

JOB POSTING

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ST. CROIX FALLS

EVENING CUSTODIAN POSITION 8-Hour Position - Full Benefits

Closing Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Application available online at www.scf.k12.wi.us or at the District Office.

For further information, please contact: Steve Mikutowski, Maintenance Supervisor 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 480566 30-31L 715-483-9823, ext. 244

Occupational Therapist - Half-time position available with weekday hours. Must be licensed by Wis. Seeking applicant with experience in outpatient hand therapy and splint making.

Physical Therapist - Casual position for PT with Wis. license and hand therapy and wound care experience. Fill in for staff absences.

OR Tech - Full-time (.9) position for certified OR Tech. Must be able to take call with 20-min. response time. Can be LPN with surge tech experience.

Coding Specialist - Full-time day position, day hours. Graduate of coding program or HIT/HIM program or equivalent in exper.

Prefer certified through AAPC or AHIMA. Apply Directly To SCRMC: www.scrmc.org 715-483-0286 • Fax: 715-483-0508 235 State Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 An Equal Opportunity Employer

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CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darrell Anderson called a regular meeting of the City of St. Croix Falls Common Council to order on Monday, February 23, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: Councilpersons Debra Kravig, Brian Blesi, Paul Kuhlmann and Arnie Carlson were present. Also present: Administrator Ed Emerson, Clerk Bonita Leggitt, the public and the press. All joined in the salute to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Arnie Carlson moved to approve the Minutes of the February 9, 2009, Council Meeting with the removal of “Council noted that the amount of fluoride in public water is highly regulated and that the benefit to the population over 2 years of age is great,” seconded by Paul Kuhlmann, voice vote, motion passed.

REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS Mayor Anderson: Boy Scouts of America are considering St. Croix Falls as a possible site for placement of a $20,000 bronze sculpture, final decision being made this week.

Construction crew is in town this week to line the Louisiana St. storm sewer.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Debra Kravig: There have been two VISTA meetings, discussions included logo and slogan for Buy Local Campaign and how farm group with govern themselves. Historic Preservation met, their focus was on building up membership and historical sites.

APPROVAL OF CLAIMS General Fund $45,819.25, Library Fund $1,011.32, Library Building Fund $1,790.55, Debt Service Fund $40,231.40, B Bonds (Wilberg Blvd.) $356,902.50, TIF District $221.39, Water Fund $7,551.32, Sewer Fund $5,020.77.

Brian Blesi moved to approve claims, seconded by Arnie Carlson, roll call vote, 4 ayes, motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS Arnie Carlson: Pubic info. meeting at 5 p.m. tomorrow. RE: Intersection of Hwy. 8 and Industrial Pkwy.

NEW BUSINESS Consider 10-Year Master Plan for Polk County Fairgrounds The Polk Co. Fair Board has created a 10-Year Master Plan for the fairgrounds detailing long-range goals, including the replacement of the grandstand, leveling and an access road through field used for parking, additional buildings and campgrounds.

Notices/Employment

HELP WANTED Part-Time Proofreader (Tuesdays & Wednesdays)

(And Possibly Mondays During The Summer and Fill In When Needed on Thursdays and Fridays)

Seeking a dependable, quick learner to fill an opening in our Graphics Production Department.

Must be able to follow directions and work under deadline pressures. Must be able to work extended hours as necessary to meet deadlines. Attention to detail, reading, spelling, punctuation and grammar skills required. A test will be given. Some benefits.

If interested, please send resume to Human Resource Department.

INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION

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303 North Wis. Ave., P.O. Box 490 • Frederic, WI 54837

715-327-4236 • Fax 715-327-4870 NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF JACKSON

Notice is hereby given that an election will be held in the Town of Jackson, Burnett County, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at the Town Hall, 4599 County Road A, Webster, Wis., for the Town Board, Town of Jackson. Below is a sample ballot of candidates and offices. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Siren St. Patrick’s Day parade

The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Siren last Saturday brought out the Irish and would-be Irish for a celebration in warm, sunny weather.

ABOVE, Miss Frederic Candace Buck waves to the crowd on Main Street, riding in the back of a pickup truck with her princesses (not shown).

BELOW RIGHT: Princess Deanna Phernetton, filling in for royalty members who were at the state basketball tournament in Madison, greets the parade-goers from her float. - Photos by Gary King

Taedon Nichols, Max Lindquist and Luke Hunter show their Irish sides.

The Vulcan Crew from the St. Paul Winter Carnival, left their “V” mark in green on chosenmembers of the crowd at Saturday’s parade.

Grantsburg Boy Scout Pack 560 fishing contest LEFT - Savanna Trottelwitz caught the most and the smallest fish.

RIGHT - Dauntay Erickson and Reis Covey are shown enjoying a campfire on the lake.

Signs of Spring

Every child who attended the Pack 560 fishing contest posed for this group photo.

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This pair of swans enjoyed the balmy weather and open water of the Balsam Lake millpond Tuesday afternoon. — Photo by Mary Stirrat

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Cushing cold water rescue training CUSHING – Cushing Fire Department personnel participated in an annual coldwater training exercise Saturday, March 14, on an area lake. Many scenarios were practiced and various forms of equipment and tactics were employed throughout the day.

Rarely are there textbook rescue events.

All team members must be able to change and adapt as fast as conditions require and deploy the most effect equipment. Everything went without a hitch, according to one of the organizers.

Adam Offerdahl, Tara Christensen and Adrian Haaf gear up.

Recovery using a rescue sling.

Cushing firefighters Tara Christensen, Adam Offerdahl and Adrian Haaf took part in Saturday’s cold-water training exercise.

Using a long board to assist.

Special photos

Frederic community breakfast

A community breakfast was held at the Frederic Senior Center from 7 – 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17. The village of Frederic purchased the food at Frederic Grocery at a discounted cost. Pictured (L to R): RJ Severude, Jesse Kohls, Michelle Taft and Troy Nelson cooked the pancakes, bacon and eggs that were served.

Members of the Frederic community gathered at the senior center on Tuesday morning to eat breakfast and have conversation.

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Ma king a lif e- changing dif f er ence ...in t w o we e ks

by Nancy Jappe UGANDA, AFRICA – Caylin Bowman, Grantsburg, and Kelsey Kaefer, Webster, can look back on their recent trip to Uganda (Jan. 14-29) with a great deal of satisfaction.

“I can’t believe we were able to do as much as we did with as little time and resources we had,” Bowman said.

In just two weeks, the two were involved in funding and setting up two dental clinics, hiring four dentists who treated about 600 patients in five days.

They purchased $225 in handmade jewelry from widows, jewelry that will be sold in outlets in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The money from those sales will be sent by Money Gram to the widows who are trying to eke out a living for themselves and their dependents amid extreme poverty. They made a commitment to personally sponsor Habibah, a Ugandan girl, through four years of college. And that’s only a start on the list of accomplishments.

The trip was 2-1/2 years in the planning. During those years, Bowman and Kaefer worked to earn $6,000 by housecleaning, doing yard work, washing windows and organizing garage sales.

They came up with enough money to pay for the trip and for all they did while in Uganda.

“They involved their hearts, hands and minds. They were thinking about what they could do to make a difference,” commented Diane Brask, IMF Missions rural partnership member, under whose wing the girls traveled.

“My expectation was to hear from God, to have him show me how to help people outside my family and friends and for him to challenge me,” Kaefer said.

“For me, it was gaining knowledge and international experience because it

Ugandan women carrying baskets on their heads were the subjects of this photo.

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Caylin Bowman, daughter of Craig and Cindy Bowman, Grantsburg, and Kelsey Kaefer, daughter of Gary and Jane Kaefer, Webster, talked about their recent life-changing trip to Uganda, Africa. “It was definitely worth all the time and effort … I can’t believe we were able to do as much as we did with as little time and resources we had,” Bowman commented. - Photo by Nancy Jappe is very important today,” Bowman said.

“I was thinking that through this experience, I would come back and inform others. I went there hoping to help, and knew it was going to be a benefit just by being there.”

A Ugandan dentist works on a patient in a church in Uganda, using whatever space was available in the large room in which everybody saw what was going on to everyone else.

Bowman is a recent graduate from Augsburg College with a degree in chemistry. She is taking a year off from school. “I will probably go into pharmacy although I am thinking about other

things,” she explained. Kaefer is a junior at Bethel College with a major in social work. Her college offers January as a month off, the perfect opportunity for Kaefer to travel outside the country.

“This trip was custom designed for them. I wanted to give them some international exposure in their fields as well as opportunities to live out their passions through some hands-on opportunities.

They did not let me down,” Brask reported.

According to Brask, Uganda stands alone among countries in the world. It shares problems that are common to all African countries, i.e. poverty and everything associated with it, medical problems, but there’s more to it than that.

“I have traveled all over the world, and have been in poor situations. There is no other country like Uganda. It is the worst I have ever seen. It stands alone because of the crisis of war brought on

by Joseph Kony,” she said.

Uganda has suffering from the horror of war for the past 22 years. War leader Joseph Kony, leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army, is believed to be alive somewhere in the Congo. The Ugandan people are trying to rebuild their lives while dealing with AIDS and malaria as well as the aftermath of war and life in refugee camps (IDP camps).

There was no more shooting or fighting, even when Brask first visited the country in November and December 2006. “We were not in a war zone, but the aftermath of 22 years of war,” she commented.

Many Ugandan people lived their lives with dental pain because, in this land of extreme poverty, money isn’t there for

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Habibah, a young college-age girl from Uganda, will be given a four-year education at Kampala University because of the support that will be provided to her by Caylin Bowman and Kelsey Kaefer. “Watching Habibah when we told her that we wanted to pay her way through school … the way she knelt down and just thanked us brought tears to my eyes,” Kaefer said. – Photos submitted except where noted

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Uganda/from page 1 “The girls made a difference in people’s lives in just two weeks”

dental care. The three visitors from the United States hired four dentists and ran two portable dental clinics, one in Gulu and another with a partner church in Unyama, a populated place near Gulu.

“There was a line of people,” Bowman said in describing the scene. “The clinic was in an open room, a church, where everybody saw what was going on with everybody else. Kids were screaming and wailing. Diane took them outside and explained what was going on through an interpreter.”

– Diane Brask

This photo shows one of the dentists at work in one of the portable dental clinics in Uganda. About 600 patients were seen in five days. Many of them left after having pain-causing teeth pulled.

Despite their fear, the children and adults in Uganda endured doses of novocaine in order to have dental work done, the first dental care they have ever experienced.

Brask challenged 12 of the kids to undergo their dental treatment without making a sound. Their prize was a stuffed animal, the first they had ever had.

A total of $2,750 was spent for the supplies to care for 600 people, an expense that would have cost $18,000 in Ugandan money.

“The kids were the best part of the trip,” both Bowman and Kaefer agreed.

“They were just amazing. The kids would walk up with big wide eyes and put their arms up (to you). You would pick them up; you would hold them.”

Bowman’s goal in being back home is to bring awareness to people around here, people who don’t often leave the county, for whom a trip to the Twin Cities once in a while is a big deal. She would like to show people what they already have and what they could do for other people.

“It is numbing when you look from an economic, political, marital or health standpoint,” Kaefer said. “You know you can’t change things in a trip or two trips or in a whole lifetime.”

“The key is education,” Brask added.

“You can give key young people education. If you educate leaders, you can change the country down the road. It is not going to happen today.”

Meaning young people like Habibah, a girl who wants to go to Kampala University for the next four years to earn a degree in art. Bowman and Kaefer have made a personal commitment to pay Habibah $400 for her schooling per semester, three semesters a year for four years, plus sending her money for transportation, books and other incidentals.

All smiles has to be the title for this picture, showing young people in Uganda. – Photos submitted

The jewelry they brought back, necklaces and bracelets, was made by widows in Northern Uganda. This is their sole source of income with which they support up to 20 family members. The beads are hand-rolled recycled paper that has been varnished and strung.

The jewelry is now available at North Winds Art Center in Siren and at the Espresso Cabin in Grantsburg. All the money that comes in goes to the widows who made the jewelry, with any profit going to support other widows and orphans.

The team purchased about $400 in vegetable seeds for planting in several large gardens. The government has given farmers permission to leave the IDP camps in which they have been living since the war, and go back to farming the land. They are given a machete, a hoe and a water jug, along with a “welcome back to the land.”

There are only about 300 tractors in the whole country. Brask is working with a man named Martin Onen to set up an experimental farm and to hire a tractor for two days to open up the land, about 20 acres, for farming again. There’s also an agreement to buy four teams of oxen and plows. This is a dream come true for many of the old farmers, a way in which they could be self-sustaining again.

Bowman and Kaefer have raised about $500 to go toward the initial drug supply for a small pharmacy in Unyama IDP camp, provided the National Drug Authority of Uganda gives permission.

They also purchased enough malaria medication to treat 200 children during the upcoming malaria season.

They bought a shrink-wrapped bale of clothing (about 1,000 pieces in each bale) holding about 100 pounds of clothing from the U.S. for the more than 200 children in Unyama. They purchased new school shoes for all children at the House of Hope.

In addition to this, the team brought a large amount of supplies in their suitcases. Just to name a few – 406 toothbrushes, 842 small tubes of toothpaste, miscellaneous medical supplies, a variety of adult and children’s medications, 38 bottles of bubble liquid, 36 Play Doh containers, stuffed animals, jump ropes – the list goes on and on and includes

Tootsie Rolls, suckers and soft candies.

Most of these donations were given by college students.

The trip wasn’t all helping people.

The last day was devoted to fun and whitewater rafting on the White Nile River. The rafting was rated as a five on a scale of one being the easiest to five being the hardest trip.

At one point, all of the occupants of the raft were thrown overboard, with Kaefer, on the outside, getting stuck under the raft. “The instructor told us to look for an air pocket if such a thing were to happen. There was no air pocket,” she recalled.

“I had been (rafting) before, but not like this,” Brask said. “They just had fun, a reward for a trip well done.”

Bowman and Kaefer got their hair braided at the airport, an experience they enjoyed until it came time to take the braids out. The braiding took about eight hours; taking the braids out took a very long time, with extra help recruited.

When asked how the trip would impact the way the two team members chose to live their lives from now on, the answers were as follows: “Being able to really appreciate being born in the U.S. is a big part of it. I also want to be a spokesperson for (Uganda’s) situation … it’s the mental image of the faces of children that are hungry with bloated stomachs, illiterate due to lack of family finances or dying of diseases that aren’t going to be treated that catches the soul. I may have only met them for a few hours or caught sight of them for a few seconds, but those faces are etched into my brain and branded upon my heart forever,” Bowman said.

“I also look at what I spend money on differently here. I always think now, ‘The cost of this shirt could pay to feed a family in Uganda for a week’ or ‘Do I really need this CD or movie? They certainly do just fine in Uganda without these things,’” she added.

“I have changed my wallet the most,” Kaefer agreed. “I am not saying that I will never spend money on entertainment and clothes again because that is not realistic, but I have tried to be more careful … I have decided to sponsor Habibah to go through school. That will impact the way I live because it will force me to think before I spend my money. It has also helped me in giving more to those in need and trusting in God.” One of the beforehand fears the two team members had was being asked to preach or teach with only a moment’s warning. Brask told the indigenous leaders not to expect them to get up and preach in a service.

On one occasion, while the team was in a prison without Brask being along, they were asked to say something. As it was a social-services project, Bowman immediately passed the buck to Kaefer.

“This is your project,” Bowman said.

Two misconceptions the team had to deal with were being thought to have the ability to preach and speak at a mo-

While in Uganda, the team hired four dentists and ran two portable dental clinics, one in Gulu, Uganda, and the other with a partner church in Unyama, a populated place near Gulu. They are also working on the start of a small pharmacy, called a drug shop, in Unyama. ment’s notice, and being a white ATM machine. One lady said, “You are my friend. You put a new roof on my house.”

As far as speaking, now that the trip is over and the team members are home, they are eager to tell as many people as they can about all they have experienced. Bowman can be reached by telephone at 715-220-2150 or e-mail at bowm0128@metnet.edu. Kaefer can be reached by phone at 715-222-7588 or email at kelsey-kaefer@bethel.edu.

“To be honest, I found Uganda as a whole very frustrating and discouraging. I feel as though huge things need to happen in order for the country to heal, which made my efforts seem very small,” Kaefer commented in voicing her frustration and eye-opening comments.

“But as Diane said,” she went on, “we can’t change the whole country so we need to focus on individuals and make individual dreams come true. If God is able to work through us to change a life, who knows how many more will be changed because of that?”

One of the special Ugandan treats for Caylin Bowman and Kelsey Kaefer was having their hair braided.

The process took over eight hours, and according to the girls, it proved to be a good conversation starter with other people.

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Sugar Time

by Gladys Frokjer The advent of March always brings a quick nostalgia for the maple syrup season we called “Sugar Time.” My husband had borrowed a huge iron kettle and together with a neighbor couple, we began our tradition of making maple syrup. The men gathered the sap from the trees (after ascertaining that the tree they tapped was a maple tree.)

The sap was then boiled down in the large kettle until became syrup. Our first results were dark and murky-looking, no doubt having a high percentage of wood ash from the fire that heated the kettle, but we thought the syrup was wonderful.

The next year the men’s dreams had produced a new sugar shack and a metal arch to support the beautiful stainless steel evaporator we purchased from Reynolds Syrup Company. Now we were in the syrup business big time.

Each spring we hurried home from work to begin the arduous task of sap collection and boiling it into syrup.

Wood was our fuel and there was much fire tending, advice giving, syrup testing, and convivial conversation as we whiled away the hours waiting for that sweet liquid to become syrup. The sticky, smoky odor of the sugar shack seemed to entice people to stop and we had lots of visitors who asked the same questions and also offered their advice.

We purchased necessary supplies from Paul Anderson and his son, Nor-

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Writer’s Corner man, who ran a syrup operation near Cumberland. The new evaporator was divided into compartments with little gates, which allowed the syrup to flow through. As the liquid reached a different density it was sent to the next compartment until it reached the final one where it could be drawn off automatically as finished syrup. The first years we tested it manually but when the syrup began to pay for itself we invested in an automatic draw-off, which lessened all that manual testing which had been going on. What a timesaver that proved to be. Then the syrup had to be reheated, bottled, and our own labels affixed to the bottles. We were so proud of our efforts. We found there was a market for our product and enjoyed meeting with all the people who stopped to buy syrup. And the coffeepot was always on in our steamy, sticky little sugar shack.

Then my husband and I purchased a nearby farm on which was an established growth of maple trees. A new sugarhouse was constructed near the farm pond and the two of us took over the business. We missed our partners, as in the spring when the tapping began, we were doubly busy.

Metal spiles (spigotlike objects with a hook on the end which attached to the tree) were tapped into the tree trunks and pails were attached. On a quiet day you could hear the sap drip-dripping into the pails all around. Sometimes the drips ran very fast and sometimes they were quite infrequent. Predicting a good or poor year was not easy to do.

In a good year, friends and neighbors helped with the sap collection as it was filtered into the gathering tank pulled

by the tractor around the syrup trail. It was taken back to the sugarhouse and emptied into the holding tank that released the sap into the evaporator.

Sometimes the snow was very deep at tapping time. One year we used our snowshoes as we carried the equipment from tree to tree. In a few days it rained and lowered the snow level so the pails looked a little high on the trees. Another year the squirrels chewed holes in the bottoms of some of the plastic pails. We lost a lot of sap that those little robbers were enjoying. That year a secondgrade teacher brought her class to see our operation. Some of them were more interested in catching frogs from the nearby pond. Others were intrigued by the holes in the pails that the squirrels were chewing. We gave each student a little container of syrup to taste. The class members sent thank-you notes to us, along with drawings of pails with big holes and the squirrels sitting on the tree trunk.

This is what Susie wrote in her thankyou note. “Dear Mr. and Mrs. Frokjer, Thank you for letting us come to your farm. Thank you for giving us the maple syrup to taste. It was delicious but it made me sick.”

Our syrup season was often climaxed with a pancake feed, amply flavored with the “fruit of our labors.” What a fun time that was.

We sold our equipment to another entrepreneur. But there is a certain time in the spring when the breezes waft in memory the sticky, sweet, nostalgic odor of “Sugar Time.”

Northwest Regional Writers The Northwest Regional Writers meet at 1 p.m. the second Friday of the month either in Frederic or Grantsburg. Call Mary Jacobson at 715-349-2761 for more information about the organization.

The Month of March

by Brenda Mayer The month of March has given much over all the years, It hints of spring and yet there’s snow and that may cause some tears.

To order seeds or shovel snow, I wonder what to do, Put on my boots or toss them out and wear some brand-new shoes.

Is it yet time to plow the fields or must I wait some more?

Perhaps it is too early yet and I can snooze and snore.

The days grow long while I await the coming of the spring.

And yet there is a day each year when all the Irish sing.

The calendar recalls this special day and marks it out quite bold.

It is in honor of our good St. Patrick, we are told.

We all wear green, Irish or not, and there is nothing to fear, There are parades and parties and they are far and near.

Churches all around the world were named for him so great, It is a time to enjoy corned beef upon our plates.

Whatever you do, wherever you are, wishes are sent your way, Join the fun, wear the green and be Irish for one day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you!

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"A Midsummer Night's Dream" onstage this weekend FREDERIC – “ All the world’s a stage!” Especially this weekend when scores of local children and young people team up with two professional actors to present Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s most enchanting classic, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Performances are slated for Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21, at 7:30 p.m., at Birch Street Elementary in Frederic.

The play was adapted by Prairie Fire managing director Ben Ratkowski and designed by executive director Deborah Nelson Pick, with original music by

Daniel Stock. A joyful romp of mistaken identity and pranks – all played out during a midsummer’s eve, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” continues Prairie Fire’s tradition of performing classics as you’ve never seen them before.

The local cast features: Ian Lexon, Alli Anderson, Zack Kuechenmeister, Candace Buck, Zane Matz, Ashley Kurkowski, Abeni Lundeen-Brooks, Alexis Hufstedler, Ava Ruhn-Pouliot, Olivia Schauls, Harli Kelton, Alexis Mcleod, Jenna Burton, Kayla Nelson, Frankie Knuf, Jamie Taft, Melana Nelson, Kendra Mosay, Aubree Boissy,

Marissa Jensen, Jasmine Marcyan, Hannah Smith, Alexis Plunkett, Victoria Jensen, Sydney Jensen, Isabel Lexen, Haley Kurkowski, April Halverson, Tabitha Java, Haley Coulter, Hayden Swanson, Isabelle Burton, Kinzie Matz, Taylor Schneider, Austin Kurkowski, Abigail Pickard, Tylyn O’Brien, Bailey Hufstedler, Trent Kuechenmeister, Jonah Tinman, Nick Plunkett, Sydney Domagala, Hannah Schott, Sophia Fredericks, Taylor Zenzen and Christopher Kuechenmeister.

Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre professionals Megan Pence and Daniel Stock

co-direct this production and will play the roles of Puck, the mischievous sprite, and Nick Bottom, the colorful head of the acting troupe.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and are available at the door. This Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre residency is being sponsored by Frederic Community Education with help from Polk-Burnett Operation Round-up.

For more information call Ann Fawver at 715-327-4868. – submitted

FHS Drama Club to present "The Cow Tippers" FREDERIC - The Frederic High Drama Club is at it again, but this time they are cow tipping!

The 21 high school students, under the direction of Kathy Lexen, will be presenting “The Cow Tippers,” a comedy written by Eddie McPherson and produced by special arrangements with Eldridge Publishing Company. Students have been practicing on Saturdays since

January.

According to Lexen, it has been a challenge scheduling this year around basketball and the coming band/choir trip to Florida. However, the process has been a lot of fun and full of laughter as the students try to master Southern accents. There are returning stars as well as some gifted, new talent, including April Halverson, Candace Buck, Joel and

Food shelf receives donation ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix Falls food shelf received a check recently from Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra in the amount of $1,080, which was the freewill offering collected from the March 1 concert at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Croix Falls. The Woodbury group has

performed throughout the Minnesota and Wisconsin area for over 20 years with a goal of raising money for the food shelves in the communities in which they perform. The food shelf extended gratitude to all who contributed. – submitted

Brad Knauber, Sarah and Isabel Lexen, Adrianna Otte, Amanda Runnels, Will Primm and Trae Gehl. If you are looking for a laugh-filled evening or afternoon out at the end of the month, the Birch Street Elementary School in Frederic is the place to be, with performances

held at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 29. Refreshments will be provided during intermission, including “Hoke’s Bluff” dill pickles! - with submitted information

Frederic students present "Summerfest" FREDERIC – On Thursday March 26, the Frederic first-, second- and third-graders will present their spring show called, “Summerfest.” This program is a collaborative project between Pat Anderson in the music department and Troy Wink in the phy ed department. The show promises to be very entertaining with summer songs like, “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny

Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini,” “Gone Fishin,” and “Hit the Beach.” There will also be demonstrations by bikers, roller bladers, stilt walkers and more.

Their dancers will perform the macarena and the swim. Get out your summer clothes and plan now to attend. The fun begins at 7 p.m. in the elementary gym. Surf’s up. – submitted

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CCC Days

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by Gunnard Swanson (tape-recorded and transcribed by Doris Hanson) One day my sister Doris asked me about how it came to be that I went to the CCC camp. CCC is the initials for Civilian Conservation Corps. This was a combination of the Forestry Service and the Army. The Army provided the trucks, equipment, clothing and food for the camp. The forestry service provided the work projects. This was a federally funded program. It took young men from low-income families who were without work, off the city streets, from small towns and the rural areas, for the Great Depression of the 1930s. It gave them all a sense of discipline and a feeling they were doing something worthwhile. In Wisconsin there were two groups of the CCCs. The camps that worked with the construction of the state parks such as the one at St. Croix Falls and also the fish hatcheries and tree planting. The camp that I was with worked in the National Chequamegon Forest. We were cutting pulpwood and constructing roads.

At first when I had talked to Herman Peterson, who was the town chairman for the township of Trade Lake, about joining, he said that this was a program for families in distress, no money and no work. The folks had a few cows, would sell Christmas trees in December for the holidays to make a little extra money, and the chickens were doing pretty good. The chicken eggs were sold to Oscar Paulson, who was part owner of the Branstad Mercantile store. There the eggs were candled and weighed; if they were the right size you were paid very well for No. 1 eggs. This man at Branstad had a truck that was built and insulated to keep the eggs cool in the summer and at an even temperature in the winter so they wouldn’t freeze.

Twice a week he would load all the eggs he had bought from local farmers into the insulated truck and make a trip to Superior, where he had an outlet for them.

It was a beautiful nice spring night, April 28, 1935. Romance was in the air!

Florence [Wedin] and I went to a show up at Frederic. It was a Shirley Temple movie and it was pretty good.

Going home, as we are coming down the Hans and Frisses hill toward the Polk – Burnett County line, it was spring, and the frost was going out of the ground, with water running down the ruts in the road. I thought the tracks in the road looked solid, only I found out it was too solid. This hill is a mountain of traprock.

All at once the car went kerplunk!

The car stopped, just like that! I had hit a boulder that was sticking up in the middle of the road. The boulder pushed the pan that is on the outside of the flywheel onto the teeth of the ring gear, locked the gear and the motor stopped dead, right there.

Well, we walked from there. Florence all dressed up with high heels, walking through the mud. What a sight for sore eyes! Gads! What a mess we were! We had to walk about a mile to get to Reuben Wedin’s place. That was where Florence’s parents lived. Then we called Roy Johnson, who had a filling station at Four Corners, and asked if he could

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Young men at CCC Camp Sawyer near Hayward. During the 1930s, with the economy in depression, the federal government provided jobs for young men and training in work skills and trades. Here Ed Sova and his woodworking class are mounting deer horns. – From the Sova Collection. come and pull the car in and see what was wrong with it. I left Florence at her home and went back to the car with Roy when he came by. He pulled me up to his station and took a look. He could see what was wrong - the pan was pushed up against the flywheel.

“There’s not a thing I can do for you,” he said. Then I asked if he would be so kind as to pull me down to Paul Peterson’s garage in Trade Lake. So he towed me to Trade Lake.

I rolled Paul Peterson out of bed at 3 in the morning, and asked if he would be so kind as to get the car started so I could get the car home. We shoved it into the garage by hand. Paul went to work on it right away. He had a little cart on rollers that he could lay on, and scoot in and out from under the car.

Paul got everything pounded back in shape and checked the teeth on the flywheel to see that they weren’t bent. He was just putting the pan back on when Victor walked in.

Since the car and I weren’t home when he had gotten up in the morning, Victor thought it best to walk to Trade Lake and see if by any chance, I might have had car trouble and was down at the garage. Since the folks didn’t have a telephone I wasn’t able to call home,

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He took one look and asked, “What kind of trouble have you had anyway?”

I told him what had happened and he asked, “How are things going then?”

“Well, Paul has it almost all fixed, he’s just putting it all back in place,” I said.

“Well,” said Victor, “Herman Peterson was in last night and wanted to see you.” “Now what?” I asked. He said, “There is a chance for you to go to the CCCs now. They have changed the regulations; they can’t get enough to fill their quota, so by stretching the quota you have a chance to go in on it now.”

That piece of news sure dropped out of the sky! I wasn’t expecting to hear anything like that so early in the morning.

Dad continued, “So if you want to go you have to be up at Siren around 7:30 a.m. because that’s when the truck is going to leave from there for Spooner.”

I said to Victor, “I suppose I may as well go, and take a whack at that and see what that’s like.”

Dad said, “Well, I was going to say, you better hurry because we haven’t very much time to spend.” By now Paul had the car put together. We thanked him and told him to figure out how much we owed him, and Victor said he would be in to settle up with him later

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Dad said, “You better eat something before you go,” and it was a lucky thing that I did. I had a little breakfast, and then said my goodbyes to Elsie, Einar and Doris.

So here it is, April 29, 1935, and I’m on my way to join the CCCs. (Continued next week.)

••• Margo and I have tapped the maples and are waiting for the profits to flow in.

The St. Croix River is open in spots around Nevers and the ice will likely go out this week. The snow is melting so fast it should be gone before you read this.

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Public information Just for the fun of it, one of my sons consulted the Internet and found several references to Abrahamzon the same as our last name with a “z.” When my late father-in-law came to America from Sweden, his father thought double “s” changed to “z” in America and Abrahamzon that’s how the name changed.

It’s been confusing everyone ever since.

We have relatives in rural Superior and also in the Dakotas.

But the thing is that my name is there as an author and the books are listed. I did not give out that information so how did it get there? Are there no private lives anymore?

Bernice

Behind the Signpost

Telemarketers Not a day goes by that we don’t have at least two or three sales messages over the telephone. Some are surveys with questions. Others tell me the warranty on my vehicle is about to expire. Our car is so old that I’m surprised the car itself hasn’t expired.

I have a wonderful idea for car dealers. Why don’t they reduce the price of used vehicles? Then the long line might become a short line and used cars wouldn’t be parked forever in the cold, the ice and the snow; or the hot sun to bleach them or the rain to pelt them.

The economy would improve with sales going on.

Cars and trucks would be on the move.

Besides, we will soon have to hunt for a different vehicle, perhaps with less than 150,000 miles.

Friday the 13th In February and also in March our Northwest Regional Writers met on that supposedly unlucky date.

Everything seemed to go well, however, and we arrived home safe and sound. Here goes: Mean what you sing I heard about a congregation where the preacher and the song leader weren’t getting along. As time went by, this began to spill over into the worship service.

One week, the preacher preached on commitment and how we all should dedicate ourselves to the service of God. The song leader led the song, “I Shall Not Be Moved.”

The next week, the preacher preached on giving and how we all should gladly contribute to the work of the Lord. The song leader led the song, “Jesus Paid It All.” The third week, the preacher preached on gossiping and how we should all watch our tongues. The song leader led the son, “I Love To Tell The Story.”

With all this going on, the preacher became very

disgusted over the situation and the following Sunday told the congregation that he was considering resigning. The song leader led the song, “Oh Why Not Tonight?”

As it came to pass, the preacher did indeed resign.

The next week he informed the church that it was Jesus who led him there and it was Jesus that was taking him away. The song leader led the song, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”

As is obvious above, the words of songs have meaning. The songs that we sing provide us a wonderful opportunity to express our praise to God, as well as to encourage one another. The psalmists certainly recognized that great truth as they exhort us often to offer the fruit of our lips to the glory of God. “Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! For God is the King of all the earth; Sing praises with understanding.” – Psalm 47:6-7. – Mike Wilson Sing before breakfast One of my mother’s favorite expressions was “Sing before breakfast, cry before night.” I was a person who sang or hummed in the morning, and I don’t recall if my mother’s prediction came true or not. I usually woke up happy.

Friday the 13th has a reputation of being the day for bad luck. We were aware that it was a day to be especially careful. In these days it is offset by TGIF, translated “Thank God it’s Friday.” In the old days it was usually pay day and also the end of a five-day work week.

I was never one to tempt fate and would automatically walk around a ladder leaning against a building. If someone was on the ladder, he or she might fall on me or drop a pail of paint. It wasn’t worth taking the chance.

A good friend told me the other day that no tall building has a 13th floor. My son, Rick, says this is true and that’s why there are 13 twists in a dead man’s rope. It goes back to the Last Supper with 12 disciples eating with Christ.

I have never understood the saying about sidewalks: “Step upon a crack, break your mother’s back.”

Do we really believe it’s bad luck? Are we that superstitious? We avoid the number 666, the mark of the devil.

How many of us believe we have a lucky number or day? We learn Irish blessings.

“May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be at your back, and may you be in Heaven five minutes before the devil knows you’re gone.”

Until next week, Bernice

classic tales as you’ve never seen them done before.

Prairie Fire Theatre professionals will co-direct the production and play the roles of Serafina, the queen of the gypsies, and the Beast.

Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 students and are available at the door.

The Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre residency is being sponsored by Grantsburg Community Education.

For more info contact Cindi and 715-463-5165, ext.

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Historical Polk County fifillm to be shown March 26 LUCK – The 16-mm film scheduled to be shown at the storm-canceled February meeting of the Luck Area Historical Society will be shown at the next general meeting in the Luck Museum on Thursday, March 26.

This is a black-and-white film showing Polk County schools and community activities from the 1930s through the ‘50s. You may find yourself in this film.

A short business meeting will begin at 7 p.m., at the Luck Museum on Main Street and 3rd Avenue. The

30-minute film will follow, with discussion afterward for those who choose to stay. Everyone is welcome.

The museum is closed until its regular season begins, around the first of April. It remains open by appointment. Call Chuck at 715-472-4378 if you have questions or wish to schedule a special showing. For regular in-season days and hours of operation, call 715-472-2030 after April 1. - submitted

Burnett County HCE hosts international evening SIREN – Burnett County Home and Community Education will sponsor an evening program for all to learn about foreign countries through the area’s foreign exchange students.

On Thursday, April 16, 7 p.m., at the Government Center, Room 165, young people from Italy, Belgium,

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50 Years Ago Open house was held at the Siren office of the First Bank of Grantsburg on Thursday, March 12.– The film “Some Came Running,” starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Shirley MacLaine, was playing at the Frederic Theatre, and other films coming were “Terror from Outer Space” and “The Spider.”–Playing at the D’Lux Theatre, Luck, was “The Kettles of the Ozarks.”–Noah Nelson had a March 7 auction near Milltown. He had 33 head of cattle, and farm machinery.– Hallquist Supply Co. of Luck had a supply of Harris Tweed wallpaper.–John Deere Day was held Saturday, March 7, at McCarty Implement Co., Inc. at Osceola.-The singing and dancing Tamburitzans planned to present two programs at Frederic.–David Dversdall, 7, of Luck, saved his sister, Jill, 5, from possible fatal burns.-The Frederic Liquor Store was in process of being sold.–Polk County Sheep Breeders elected new officers including Roland Marschall of Amery; Bud Curnow, Luck; and Harvey Hellerud, Milltown.-Karen Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fischer of Lewis, was spelling champ at the Frederic Schools.–Curt’s Radio and TV service, Siren, advertised good used TV sets. Curtis Basten was the proprietor.–Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, were spare ribs at 37¢ lb., T-bones at 79¢ lb., sugar at 10 lbs. for 98¢, cocoa for a 16-oz. box at 39¢.–At Hagberg’s Federated Store, Frederic, ladies shoes were $1.77 (values to $4.98).

40 Years Ago The Polk Burnett Community Orchestra met at the Frederic band room to resume rehearsals on March 17 with director Ed Manteuful in charge.–Clam Falls voters selected candidates for town board, including Arvid Pearson, Carl Ahlgren, Albert Fischer and John Smith.

Assessor George Sommerfield was unopposed and Alvin Olson withdrew as a candidate. Donald Miller and RobertNelson of Clam Falls were also on the ballot.

Chairman Ed Jeffery would be opposed by Vernon Engel for chairman. Clerk Myrtle Engen would be unopposed. Either Ruth Hill or Anna Foltz would be treasurer.–Specials at the Frederic Co-op Store included round steak at 79¢ lb., diced carrots at 7 cans for 99¢, tomatoes at 5 cans for 89¢, peas at 5 cans for 99¢, Red Delicious apples at $2.49 for a 1/3 bushel box.–Tom Lemieux was a new car salesman at Frederic Auto Co.–The Burnett County draft board called four men.–Arrow Building Centers at Milltown – Amery – Danbury – Grantsburg – Frederic – Siren – Webster had Spring Spruce-Up Sales.–The Burnett N.F.G. had a Whole Hog Sausage Feed on March 15, 1969, at a charge of $11.50, children at 74¢ and children under 5 years, free. It was held at the Siren High School, with speaker John Kuch.–The Academy Award winner “The Graduate” was playing at the Frederic Theatre for seven nights.–Funeral rites were held for Einar Nelson of Luck. He was 65 years old.–Polk Sno Rovers planned to meet March 27 at the Frederic Rec.

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"Beauty and the Beast" onstage this weekend GRANTSBURG – Scores of local Grantsburg children will team up with two professional actors this weekend to present Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical version of the classic tale of love and redemption, “Beauty and the Beast.”

Performances will be Friday, March 20, 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m., at the Grantsburg High School Auditorium.

“Beauty and the Beast,” with script and music by Daniel Nordquist and costume and set design by Deborah Pick, continues PFCT’s tradition of presenting

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Germany and Thailand will share about their native lands. Presentations will begin at 7 p.m.

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As a PIE project, Roxanne Neat and David Stoeri were in concert at the Frederic High School with tickets available at the door for $1.–Adult work was available at the Frederic Dairy Queen, full or part-time.–The cold didn’t stop the Grantsburg Sled Dog Derby.–The Narrows Supper Club was the Business of the Week.–Dr. R.L. Hartzell, retired Grantsburg physician, received an honorary plaque.– Anna Maria Nety was crowned Miss Luck of 1989.–Maintenance problems exist in schools.–Gary’s Country Market in Centuria was featured as Business of the Week.–Ray and Betty Amundson were featured in the Eye to Eye column. They ran a bait shop/sporting goods store in Frederic.–The Rev. Thomas Chinn of St. Croix Falls was serving the Lewis and Siren United Methodist Churches.–Obituaries included Margel McPherson, John Walker, Cody Fornengo, Nellie Baker, Hewitt Feam and Arthur Hagstrom.–Edna Soderberg celebrated her 90th birthday.–Lockers at Luck school will allow separation of age groups.–The Tribal salmon farm in the town of Swiss, Burnett County, was meeting opposition.–A trip to the Soviet Union was recalled by Eunice Kanne, a Grantsburg retired teacher, with a full-page article in this newspaper.–Forest Products Week was set for April 24–30.–Frederic’s weight room at school was completed.–A school bus was also purchased.–the InterCounty Co-op would sponsor a home show.

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866-4334 I want to make a correction in last week’s news that Gladys Beers had received a letter from Mildred Buggert who is visiting her daughter in California. Mildred called me to say that she is still in Grantsburg as she didn’t go to visit her daughter this winter. I’m sorry, Mildred, I guess I have selective hearing as well as a malfunctioning memory.

Even though the weather for Tuesday evening’s Dining at Five meal wasn’t very cooperative, with snow and cold, blustery winds, we still had a hardy group show up for Nicky’s roast beef dinner and salad bar. It was great to have Mert Kisselburg and Sam Williamson join us as we haven’t seen much of them over the winter. Judy Behrens and Margel Ruck were winners of loaves of homemade bread, and I know it was good because we had some of the same with our meal.

Three tables of ladies played Dime Bingo on Wednesday afternoon and everyone enjoyed the selection of fruit breads furnished by Joanne Miehle.

The ladies playing cards Thursday evening outnumbered the men pool players 2 to 1 and the endorphins were really flowing according to all the laughter going on. In addition to the generous array of munchies, Margel brought homemade brownies with fudge frosting made from the recipes she got from Geneva Phelps in Amery quite a few years ago. I think that recipe is the best one I have ever had Laura Erickson, Wes and Norma Maurer, and Lynn Kern were among those who enjoyed Nicky’s baked chicken and made-from-scratch herbed dumplings on Friday. Lynn was back after visiting her parents for 10 days at their winter home in Green Valley, Ariz., which is near Tucson. One of the highlights of the trip was a tour they took in the Sierrita Mountains.

Lily Gleason’s birthday falls on the 14th so everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to her. Afterward the AARP tax aide reps, Dave Edaburn, Dan Brown, Stan Peer, Mary Poretti and Bob Macke, helped people with income tax and homestead tax filing. JoAnne Schultz, while waiting to have her tax paperwork taken care of, did a great job keeping my granddaughter, Gaby Stahl, entertained by reading Gaby’s library book, “Elmo’s Birthday Party,” to her. JoAnne is vice president of the Friends of the Library and knows just what to do to keep little children happy and entertained. Thanks JoAnne! The next AARP tax-aide assistance date is scheduled for Friday, March 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. The congregate meal for that day is baked fish, au gratin potatoes, stewed tomatoes, rolls, dessert and milk; and you can call 715-866-5300 to make your reservation to eat before having your taxes done.

We also have a meal of bone-in roast turkey (no turkey roll) and dressing coming up on Tuesday, March 24, at 11:30 a.m., so if you’re hankering to have the works without all the cooking and cleanup, call our center and make your reservation for that too. Our liver and onions meal is scheduled for March 30.

Ed Smythe kindly stopped in to see if there were some chores he could do for us while Della was in Webster for an appointment. We appreciate the volunteer help they both give us whenever they come to our center.

Iva Leef has a birthday coming up on Sunday, March 22, and it would be nice for family and friends to send a card with best wishes to her at the United Pioneer Nursing Home, 210 Park Avenue East, Luck, WI 54853. I know she will appreciate it.

The next Ravishing Rubies Red Hat Society Luncheon will be held at noon on Tuesday, March 31, at Yellow Lake Lodge, 27924 Yellow Lake Road, Webster. We had to cancel out on them in January because of a snowstorm, so I hope we won’t have a late-March storm to have it happen to us again.

I drove to Moose Lake, Minn., on Saturday morning to attend a farewell party for my stepson, Tony Klar, who will be Hi, everyone! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. This week I’m coming at you from the great outdoors - something I haven’t been able to do for months and months. I am so elated that it has warmed up outside that I can hardly stand it! Just the prospect of going for a walk has me bouncing up and down, and I’ve been tearing around the yard flinging sticks up in the air and racing around in circles. I’m spring loaded, in all regards!

My brothers are equally thrilled. We all look like we’ve gone in for undercoating after our daily walks; there’s mud everywhere, and ooooh does it feel good in between our toes. YAPpenings Mud is flying at the shelter, too. My furry pals are having a heyday now that they can be outside more. It makes it more difficult for the cleanup crew, but they are glad my friends can enjoy the fresh air and sunshine without freezing their paws off. It won’t be long until the wading pools come out, and then they’ll really have some fun! The only bad thing about spring is that that’s when the wood ticks come out again. I had a bad dream about those rotten bugs the other night, and it made me wake up whimpering. So, it’s time for tick collars and the goo that goes between my shoulder blades. I don’t want any big “grapes” hanging off of me; they’re gross, and I go through about a quart of saliva if I find one on myself before my mom does and I have to pick it off with my teeth. Yuk! Wood ticks are the worst invention of all time, even more so than brussels sprouts - at least they don’t bite.

Well, if you made it out to Webb Lake last weekend for the big St. Paddy’s Day parade, you may have seen some of my buddies from the shelter. Yep, they were all doing a spritely jig down the parade route, and Pretty got to ride in the front of the Waggin’ Wagon! Doogie spied me and stopped to say hello. You may not have spotted me out there, for I was in disguise on the sidelines and had my world-famous ears covered up. Good thing, too, because I got pelted in the head by flying Slo Pokes and bubble gum

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leaving for his third U.S. Army tour in Iraq. Eighty-two soldiers from the Anoka-based E Battery, 151st Field Artillery will leave Minnesota on April 15, for a one-year deployment.

They will provide radar support throughout the Baghdad area of responsibility, and will be responsible for sensor management, administrative, logistical, and maintenance support to six radar teams that will be stationed around the city of Baghdad. These radar teams will provide counterfire support to forward operating bases in the Baghdad area. A departure ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, in Anoka, Minn.

Iraq is over three times the size of Minnesota and has a population of 28 million people – roughly six times the population of Minnesota.

Part of the farewell party was a birthday party for Tony’s three grandchildren, Emily, Jade and Taylor, and nephew Zane Poenix, all who will be celebrating birthdays while he is gone. Also attending were Joyce and Corey Klar of Shell Lake, Robert and Debbie (Klar) Poenix of Deer River, Minn., Jen and Zane Poenix of Grand Rapids, Minn., Tony’s son Joseph and sister Tabitha of Moose Lake, Duane, Liz and Matt Klar of Hinckley, Minn., and my late husband’s sister-inlaw’s sister Doris and Harvey Volk of Sandstone, Minn.

Elden’s grandson, Jeff Poenix of Grand Rapids was unable to be there because he is fighting fires in the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri with the emergency fire watch of the Minnesota Forestry Department. In the evening I drove to St. Paul, Minn., and stayed overnight with daughter Connie and Doug Geiger, and was able to visit with daughter Barbara Preddy of Menomonie, who was also visiting and an overnight guest. I returned home late Sunday afternoon, tired and ready for a nap, but it was not to be – I had this column to write, but … I got ‘er done!

Jason and Ashley (Tyson) Beach had the misfortune to lose their entire house and contents when it burned to the ground in a fire on Saturday evening. They are presently staying with her parents, Jim and Shirley Tyson, at 30456 Tower Road, Danbury, WI 54830, and any cash donations can be sent to them there. You can also call 715-656-3336 to get information on clothing items and other personal needs. Come on good people, this is what being a Good Samaritan is all about!

Special thanks go to Virginia Beaman and Joanne Miehle for their donation of books; and Melanie Johnson – eggs.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to Edna Schroeder’s son, Alfred Jackson of Waukegan, Ill., who had triple heart valve bypass; Edna Canfield, who was hospitalized with pneumonia; Donna Johnson, who fell and broke an arm and ribs; LaVern Gardner who is hospitalized in Aberdeen, S.D.; Sue Bachman; Marie Haus; Marvel Miriam; Barb LeMire; Bud Lentz; Alice Hutton, currently residing in the Frederic Nursing Home; and Denise Brown, who was a patient at the Hennepin County Medical Center Burn Unit, Minneapolis, following an explosion while lighting her furnace.

Denny is now home but will be facing further medical treatment. She is also facing high medical expenses not covered by insurance and it would be wonderful if some Good Samaritans could also help her with expenses. Funds can be sent to her at 7003 Hayden Lake Rd., Danbury, WI 54830. Our thoughts and prayers also go out to Alice Kagigebi and family in the recent passing of her husband, Don. Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan in the Bible in Luke 10:30-37, of a certain man from Jerusalem who was on his way to Jericho where he was beaten and robbed and left half dead along the side of the road. First a priest came down the road, ignored him and passed on by. Next, a Levite came and also passed by without helping him. Then a Samaritan man came along and tended to his injuries, gave that were being thrown from a float. Flying sticks I understand, but not flying candy. The parade-goers helped the shelter out a lot by dropping lots of green into the volunteers’ buckets, which helped us raise over $550 to help the homeless dogs and cats of Burnett County. That is great, and I want to extend a big paws-up to everyone who helped out by either donating money or volunteering to be dog wranglers for the parade. It was a fun day, for certain.

I have no new stray or surrendered dogs or cats to mention to you this week, and all of my current friends are still waiting for someone to take them home. The kennels are full; so full, that poor Makwa has to stay behind, back in the isolation area, until there is room for him in the “showroom.”

Poor fella. He seems awfully lonesome back there by himself. He says he is just looking ahead to his next excursion.

No, he is not buying an SUV. He is talking about Adoption Day. Adoption Day is approaching fast and will be on Saturday, March 28, at Tractor Supply Co. in St. Croix Falls. My friends will be there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be raffle tickets for our big spring raffle for sale, if there are any left, and the shelter folks are offering a deal on microchipping. They’ll be selling some cool ID tags, too. Our spring raffle is for a weekend getaway to Superior Shores Resort, dinner and a gas card. Other prizes include a nice, handmade quilt and also a dinner at Timberridge Roadhouse, near Hertel. Tickets are going fast, so if you want to buy some, get ahold of the shelter. The drawing will be at our second-annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Moose Lodge, in between Siren and Webster, on Hwy. 70. That event will be on Saturday, April 18. You don’t have to be present to win, either, so why don’t you give it a whirl?

For now, I’m going to go give a few sticks a whirl and plan the springtime excavation of my yard once the ground thaws out. I’ve got last fall’s rawhides I planted that are ready to be unearthed, plus a lot of new holes to dig. You can’t have enough dirt holes to lay in - just ask any self-respecting dog.

Have a great week, everybody, watch where you walk, and I’ll see you here next week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org 715-866-4096.

Mary Klar him something to drink, and then put him on his own beast of burden. He then took him to an inn and took care of him. The next day, he gave money to the innkeeper to continue taking care of him. Jesus asks his audience who they thought was the better neighbor amongst them, and they replied “He that showed mercy on him.” Jesus then replied, “Go, and do likewise.” In a world where many people couldn’t care less, Christians should be people who couldn’t care more. How often does God prompt us to take action to meet the needs of others and we let the opportunity go? How many times does the Spirit nudge us to say or do something in Jesus’ name and we shake off the nudging? Let’s seize each opportunity God gives us to serve others in His name. “Jesus said to one and all: ‘Take your cross and follow Me.’ When you sense the Spirit’s call, seize the opportunity!” – Unk. “As we have opportunity, led us do good to all.” – Galatians 6:10. See you at the center!

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Karen Mangelsen

Hank Mangelsen called on Dick Quinton Wednesday morning.

Visitors of Donna and Gerry Hines during the week were Lida and Don Nordquist and Karen and Hank Mangelsen.

A large number of people attended the benefit for Kyle Vanderhoof at the Shell Lake Community Center Saturday. A great big thank-you is extended to all who helped with the event and to all who came.

Don and Lida Nordquist visited Roy and Dee Nordquist Saturday morning. That morning they called on John and Diana Mangelsen.

Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen were Saturday afternoon visitors of Jack and Sally Langland. In the evening, they called on Sue and Steve VanMeter and grandson Allen.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Dirk and Sandy Benzer Saturday. Other visitors there over the weekend were Chad and Maddy Benzer, Kelly, Kyle and Alexa Dahlstrom and Budd Johnson.

Bob Watkins provided special music during the service Sunday morning at Lakeview United Methodist Church.

Academic news MADISON - More than 2,000 students received degrees during the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s winter commencement ceremonies, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008.

Ben Schumaker, a UW-Madison alumnus who founded The Memory Project, a nonprofit program that works with schools nationwide to create portraits and books for orphaned children around the world, addressed the graduates.

For more information about UW-Madison, visit http://www.wisc.edu.

Here are the degree recipients from your area: Luck Reuben M. Carlson, Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources, Wildlife Ecology; Philip J. K. Miles, Bachelor of Science-Kinesiology, Kinesiology.

Osceola Andrew R. Peterson, Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Journalism/Animal Sciences.

Siren Natalie J. Wegner, Bachelor of Science, Medical Microbiology and Immunology.

Spooner Alfred G. Stumph, Master of Science - Actuarial Science, Business: Actuarial Science.- submitted ••• MILWAUKEE – The following individuals from your area have been named to the dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the fall 2008 semester. UWM is the second largest university in the state of Wisconsin, with more than 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Osceola Jacob J. Elmquist, English and Computer Science undergraduate; Joseph A. Pfannes, English and Computer Science undergraduate. - submitted ••• ST. PAUL, Minn. — Alyssa Garlough, a native of Danbury, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2008 semester at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minn. Garlough is a senior at St. Kate’s.

Garlough is the daughter of Al and Mary Garlough, also of Danbury. She is a 2005 graduate of Hill-Murray.

The College of St. Catherine dean’s list recognizes students achieving a semester grade-point average of 3.667 or higher.

The College of St. Catherine, the nation’s largest college for women, offers bachelor’s degrees to women only. The college also offers associate and graduate degree programs for men and women on two campuses in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Total enrollment is 5,201. - submitted •••

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Frederic Senior Center

by Ardyce Knauber

Monday, March 9, Spades was played with the following winners: Donald Danielson in first place, Lorna Erickson in second place, Shirley Sandquist in third place and Netha Polson in fourth place.

Tuesday was not busy due to nasty winter weather.

Wednesday Pokeno was played and the group always has a good time together.

Thursday the tax aide was here from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

This is a service we really appreciate from AARP volunteers, who are so knowledgeable to perform this service for our community.

Thursday night had 500 cards at 6:30 p.m. with the following winners: Ellie Erickson in first place, Arvid Pearson in second place, Carmen Marek in third place and David Peterson in fourth place.

Friday the Pokeno players enjoyed their game. Other cards are always played. Coffee time is enjoyed by the groups.

Saturday, March 14, was our St. Patrick’s Day food and fellowship. Music was played at 11:30 a.m. We had a large group who enjoyed the music and our corned beef and cabbage buffet. Cards was played and afternoon refreshments were served.

Our pool table morning players enjoy their game. The coffee pot is on early and the morning callers always have a good time.

Tuesday, March 17, will be a community breakfast held at our center from 7 to 11 a.m. by R.J. Severude, our chief of police. What a fine community event for all of us to enjoy.

If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant, if we had no adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.

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Spring is in the air, and soon Old Man Winter will be run out of town, so to speak, for good, at least until fall. The warm, sunny days will soon be here to stay bringing with them, once again, being outside working in yards and gardens. Some of our area snowbirds, the human kind, are again starting to trickle back into the area from their warm winter places where the temps stay warm and usually no snow. Nice to see their friendly faces and have them safely back with us again.

Don’t forget, if you live in the Siren School District and you have a 4- or 5-year-old that will be ready for kindergarten this fall, sign-up day for it is Friday, March 20. Call the Siren school and set up an appointment for their registration.

The Mina Copeland Head Start, on Hwy. 35 between Siren and Webster, once again has their enrollment open for the 2009/2010 school year for kids 3 to 5. So, if you wish to enroll your child or for more info call Bonnie at 715-866-4867.

There will be a spaghetti dinner/silent auction benefit on Saturday, March 28, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Madden’s Steakhouse in Siren for Nettie Otis to help with her medical expenses.

Sympathy to the family of William C. Randt who passed away March 6.

Sympathy to the family of Eleanor Friberg who passed away March 7.

Once again the Burnett Dairy Co-op in Alpha will be holding their annual customer appreciation day on Wednesday, March 25 with lunch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. So stop in for a great lunch, sign up for the great door prizes and visit with many of your friends and neighbors while you enjoy your lunch.

Congratulations to elementary student Breck Mangen and high-schooler Hans Dahlberg for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week.

Congratulations also to Ashley Guevara for being chosen Siren Schools prep of the week.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 4. The Moms For Kids will hold their annual Rainbow of Fun on that day in the Siren Schools big gym. Get your tickets early at either of the banks in Siren and get a great deal. Tickets are 50 for $10 in advance, and at the door, just 40 for $10. The proceeds go to the Moms For Kids Siren School Scholarship plus helping to bring the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre here plus much, much more for the Siren community.

Interstate Park news Nature story time at the park Join naturalist Julie Fox at 10 a.m. on Thursdays through March at the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park for a story and activity chosen especially for preschoolers and their parents. Please bring clothing for outdoor play (weather permitting).

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy 8. Nature story time is free of charge, but a state park sticker is required to enter the park.

For more information call Julie at 715-483-3747.

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The choir sang “Take Time to be Holy” at Sunday’s service.

The ordered daffodils arrived this past week and graced the altar and were distributed after the service before worshippers enjoyed the treat of pancakes served by the United Methodist Men. The ladies enjoyed the treat and having the men serving them.

Good to see some of our church friends improving in health and back with us.

There were 16 present at the meeting of the Northwest Regional Writers at 1 p.m. last Friday at Sunrise Apts., Frederic.

That number included four guests. It is always fun to listen to the poems and stories written for the assignment, this time on Friday the 13th. We heard about step on a crack, break your mother’s back; black cats and broken mirrors; walking under ladders; throwing a pinch of salt over your shoulder, etc.

The NW Regional Writers are sponsoring a writing contest for students, grade 7 through 12. Contact your English teacher for details. Cash awards will be awarded for first, second and third in three categories, article, essay and poetry.

Awards will be given out on Saturday, May 2, at the Spring Writers’ Conference at the Lodge, Siren. This conference is on the state level and it is a rare treat to have it this far north.

So come on, junior and senior high students, and write your very best and send them in. Read the posters in your area schools.

This is the third contest conducted for students in this area sponsored by the Northwest Regional Writers.

It won’t be long before members and friends of the Indianhead Rock and Mineral Club will be meeting at the Luck Senior Citizens Center at 7 p.m. Is it the first Monday of April?

Watch for announcement. Spring must be coming.

The service for Eleanor Freeberg was held last Wednesday at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Frederic. She and her husband once lived in Lewis, and later out at Spirit Lake near Ruby and Charles Freeberg and also near the Freeberg’s Bonnie is a 1-year-old, shorthaired orange tabby. She is spayed and declawed. Bonnie loves attention and if she can be in your lap when she receives it, all the better.

She enjoys the good life and wants to share it with you. If you like to close your eyes and soak up the sun, Bonnie is the cat for you. Bonnie is playful, with reserve, and sweet to the max. She would make a great cat for a senior or a quiet household with an easygoing lifestyle.

Spring has sprung and that means one thing. Who let the dogs out?! The shelter has seen an explosion of stray dogs.

Most of them are black Labs or black Lab mixes. What’s up with that? The truth is that many female dogs are in heat right now and that may have something to do with the recent influx of unneutered males. If you own an intact male, take a proactive approach to curbing pet overpopulation and keep him at home, or better yet, get him neutered. Female dogs won’t go into heat if they are spayed first. Spaying or neutering is the first line of defense against pet overpopulation.

Also with the warmer weather comes the chance to get outside with your dog. Although fenced yards provide a safe, handy place in which your dog can play and relax, every dog still deserves at least one walk a day outside the yard. A walk with you is time together, providing an opportunity for you to interact and establish mutual communication and a strong bond of affection. Most dogs won’t run around a fenced yard enough to get the exercise they need. If you

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childhood home on the farm. Ruby and Eleanor once belonged to the Lewis Homemakers’ Club and their children attended the Lewis school. After local students were bused to Frederic school, the Lewis school was operated as a VFW Post. (Do you remember the spring smelt fries there?) Most recently, the building has operated as a bar under a variety of names and operators.

Looking for the first pussy willows of spring? It’s getting that time!

Maple syrup time is upon us so it’s open house in the sugar bush.

The Northwest Regional Writers will meet the second Friday in April at Espresso Cabin in Grantsburg, at 1 p.m., with food available. The assignment is to write on “Go Fly a Kite.”

News has come from Mike Ascher that he is scheduled for surgery this Tuesday when he will lose a foot due to diabetes.

His address is: P.O. Box 225, Suring, WI 54174. Wishing him a good recovery and eventually more mobility with a prothesis. Recently he has depended on a wheelchair.

The morning book club will meet at the Frederic Public Library this Thursday at 10 a.m. to discuss Pearl Buck’s “The Good Earth.” Published in 1931, it was fun to reread it after so many years. It seems there was a movie with actress Louise (was it Reiner?) Wish they’d show it again after all these years. Every chapter advanced the story and the author knew how to bridge scenes so the story did not drag.

Half the pleasure of reading a book is to get together and discuss it afterward. The library provides a table for us to gather around and hot coffee. If interested in joining a morning or evening group, inquire at the library.

Welcome back home to LaVerne Leep who spent a few days at the Diane and Ronald Ackland home at Hutchinson, Minn.

Many local Siren fans went down to Madison for the girls state basketball playoffs. It’s an honor that they qualified. and your dog walk a mile or more a day, you’ll both benefit by building strength and endurance, burning calories, breathing fresh air and discovering what’s new in the neighborhood.

Take the time for yourself and your dog.

Cats need exercise too. Without it, they can get bored and develop behavior problems. Cats like to chase things because they are natural hunters. A good toy to imitate this behavior is a fishing-pole-type toy with a furry ball or feathers attached to the end of the string. Mimic the movements of a bird flying overhead or a mouse scurrying across the floor in short jerky movements. Allow your cat to catch the prey now and again or they will lose interest in the game.

Ten minutes of play is all your cat needs at one time.

Your pet is more than a household ornament. To truly enjoy your pet, you need to spend time with her. That time and bond are good for both of you, physically and emotionally. If you aren’t already enjoying the pleasure of an evening walk with your dog or some light-hearted play with your cat, start today. If you don’t have a pet, find your next dog or cat at Arnell Humane Society.

Your next personal fitness trainer is waiting there for you.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387 or online: arnellhumane.org

SCF Senior Center With the weather so nice this past week, it was rather difficult for some to be inside for the center activities.

Exercise, Skipbo, cards and Dominoes are the major happenings on a weekly basis at the center. On Tuesday, March 10, 28 card players had the following winners: Phil Mevissen, Ray Nelson, Leone Montgomery, Don Benson and BreNel Ward. There were eight Domino players with the following winners: Martha Lundstrom, Don Anderson and Ione Meixner.

Thursday morning, March 12, the exercise people made plans to attend Hazelden’s Women’s Expo Conference on March 26, in the evening.

Card winners Thursday, March 12, were Phil Mevissen, Don Benson, Elroy Petzel and Kim Rosen. Elroy Petzel won the nine bid.

On Saturday, March 14, several local people went to the

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Milltown VFW for a 500 card party to benefit the cancer society. Elaine Edlund won second place for the ladies. Men’s low score went to Ray Nelson. Door prize winners were Carol VanBuskirk, Bob Norlander, Charlie Mevissen and Trent Dockendorff.

Upcoming events this week are the St. Patrick’s Day part at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, with cards and Dominoes to follow.

Friday – remember to join at the center for Bridge at 10 a.m. and Bingo at 1 p.m.

Monday, March 23, the genealogy meeting will be at the center at 1 p.m. with Russ Hanson discussing digital face recognition and researching a Civil War relative.

Stop by for our monthly schedule and have some coffee and treats.

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A good crowd enjoyed the seventh- to 12th-grade spring concert at the Webster High School a week ago.

Congratulations to the Siren girls basketball team on going to state, even though they didn’t win.

Kathryn and Allyson Krause are home from college on spring break. Allyson spent the weekend visiting Missy Janssen in Duluth, Minn.

Fran Krause attended the Sarah circle meeting Wednesday at Bethany Lutheran Church with Hazel Keppen as

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hostess.

Spring must be coming. Fran saw a flock of robins in her front yard on Sunday.

Tony and Kim O’Brien visited Pat and Nancy O’Brien this weekend.

Mallory Peterson spent the weekend at home from college.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Birth announcements

Engagement

Engagement

A girl, Kenzi Mae Blakeslee, born Feb. 23, 2009, to Tracy and Amber Blakeslee, Grantsburg. Kenzi weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz. and was 20 inches long. Kenzi has two siblings: Kylie and Chloe Blakeslee.

Grandparents are Marjie Blakeslee, Thomas Blakeslee, Joe Simon, all from Siren; and Terri Simon from Grantsburg.

Great-grandparents are Gerald and Bonnie Schultz from Frederic; George Simon from Grantsburg and Margert Simon from Webster.

••• Matt and Sarah Seeger of Ellsworth are happy to announce the birth of their son, Marcus Duane, born March 5, 2009, at Hudson Hospital. Marcus weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz. and was 193/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Dean and Rhonda Roush of Cushing and Dennis and Tammy Seeger of Beldenville. Great-grandparents are Jim and Audrey Roush of Cushing, Darlene Brown of Osceola, Anne Seeger of Baldwin and Duane and Jan Kuschel of Roberts.

•••

Born at Burnett Medical Center:

A girl, Autumn Marie Neuman, born March 11, 2009, to Nichole Staples and Terry Neuman of Grantsburg. Autumn weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. and was 20 inches long.

Autumn’s sibling is Gavin.

Grandparents are Terry and Gloria Neuman Sr. and Lori Aronson and Perry Staples.

Great-grandparents are John and Betty Bruzek Sr., Eva Connor and Elenore Aronson.

••• A girl, Natalie Elizabeth Thalin, born March 13, 2009, to Melissa Luedtke and Bryan Thalin of Luck. Natalie weighed 8 lbs. and was 20-1/2-inches long.

Grandparents are Scott and Ann Thalin of Danbury and Sharon and Wayne Luedtke.

••• A boy, Alexzander Bradley Lowell, born March 10, 2009, to Sheena and Kelly Lowell Jr. of Webster. Alexzander weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. and was 19-1/2 inches long.

Alexzander’s siblings are Destiny and Kelly Lowell III. Grandparents are Catherine Lowell of Sandstone, Minn., Kelly Lowell Sr. of Chetek, Pamela Eason of Duluth, Minn., and Nathan Salmela of Duluth, Minn.

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Creuzer/Peterson

Michael Creuzer of Elgin, Ill., and Katie Peterson of Lakeland, Fla., are pleased to announce their engagement.

Mike graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1998 and attended Milwaukee School of Engineering for business and computer systems. He works for Hexagon Metrology in Elgin as web developer.

Katie graduated high school as a home-schooled student. She is a CNA in Lakeland, Fla. Mike is the son of Jeff and Darlene Creuzer of Centuria, and Katie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Peterson of Lakeland.

A March 29 wedding is planned in Auburndale, Fla. The couple will make their home in Elgin. A wedding SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Air National Guard Airman Perry reception will be held on May 16 at the home of Jeff and J. Anderson has graduated from basic military training at Darlene Creuzer of Centuria, at 1 p.m. – submitted Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Kerr/Rantala Patricia Kerr, daughter of Don and Judy Kerr of the Madison area and Kenneth Rantala, son of Robert and Velvet Rantala of Grantsburg, announce their engagement.

Patricia, “TJ,” is an eighth-grade mathematics teacher and volleyball coach in Sun Prairie. Ken works for Inacom in Madison.

The couple is planning a July wedding in Sun Prairie.

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Jim and Donis Taylor invite you to a “meet and greet” session to be held on Tuesday, March 24, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Timberidge Roadhouse. It is located on Highway 70 and Beaver Dam Road, which is 2 miles east of Hertel.

We want you to meet Judge Ken Kutz. Ask him why you should vote for him. Tell him about any changes you want to see in the justice system. This is your chance to vent or praise. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar while you talk about election choices with your neighbors. Judge Ken Kutz doesn’t want your contribution. He wants your input. He will hear you out on any subject, not involving pending cases.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree relating through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of David Anderson and Sue Olson of Frederic. The airman is a 2008 graduate of Frederic High School.

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••• LAWTON, Okla.– Army Pvt. Cody L. Studeman has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.

He is the son of Marvin Studeman of Danbury. The private is a 2008 graduate of Webster High School. - submitted •••

Burnett Community Library Tax forms are available on the lower level.

Preschool story time is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Craft group is held every Thursday at 10 a.m. Bring your favorite craft to work on.

Adult book club is held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m.

Our library is considering the possibility of beginning an early literacy group for children birth to age 2 (along with their parents). The current children’s story time will continue to meet as usual at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday morning. If anyone is interested in joining an early literacy group, please call Patti at 715-8667697.

Thirty-five people attended Marina Andrew’s Lyme Disease presentation on Wednesday evening. The award-winning film “Under Our Skin – The Untold Story of Lyme Disease,” lasted two hours, with a question/answer session following the film. Andrew is a member of the Western Wisconsin Lyme Action Group.

For more information, visit www.lymenet.org and www.underourskin.com.

The Thursday Craft Group, which meets at 10 a.m. every Thursday morning, seems to be getting too large for the space provided by the library. They are considering starting an evening craft session for those unable to attend during the daytime. Anyone interested?

Please call Patti at the library.

New books for young adults “City of Ashes” (Mortal Instruments Series) by Cassandra Clare “City of Bones” by Cassandra Clare

“The Host” by Stephanie Meyer New books for adults “Energy-Efficient Homes for Dummies” “Cream Puff Murder” by Joann Fluke “Death of a Witch” by M.C. Beaton “A Darker Place” by Jack Higgins “Lethal Legacy” by Linda Fairstein “The Shack” by William P. Young “The Apocalypse Directive” by Doulgas MacKinnon “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak “T is for Trepass” (audio book) by Sue Grafton New books for juniors “Technical Foul” (Winning Season Series No. 2) by Rich Wallace “Fast Company” (No. 3) by Rich Wallace “Second String Center” (No. 10) by Rich Wallace Music CDs Soundtrack, “Mamma Mia!” Sugarland, “Love on the Inside” Rihanna, “Good Girl Gone Band: Reloaded” Jonas Brothers, “A Little Bit Longer” New magazine Wisconsin Natural Resources (bimonthly) Hours Monday through Thursday open from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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by Alice Dahlin Lund One spring when I was 8 years old, I was called upon to go to one of our neighbors to care for their baby while the mother helped with the work outside.

The baby was 6 months old. I had a great deal more to do than that. I had to take care of their young son. I had to run errands, carry wood and water. Carrying the water was the hardest. I had to carry it from a lake about three blocks from the house, and had to go uphill half of the way going back. I had a big wooden pail that held twelve quarts and if it was not full when I came home, the man would scold. I felt that I did not dare bring only a half pail, and I did not dare complain to my parents.

One day I was trudging along with that big bucket full of water and my father surprised me by saying, “Good afternoon. Do you carry water, and why do you take such a large pail?” I told him about my troubles and he merely said he would carry the water to the house for me. Though I did not know the reason for it, it was a lucky break for me, for I did not have to carry any more water. Years later Emil’s mother told me that my father had informed them that I was not to carry water, nor to work as hard as I had been doing, or he would take me away from them.

The couple owned a meadow about two miles from their home, and during haying time they would leave for there early in the morning and leave me all alone with the little baby all day. They owned quite a few cattle, and I was expected to lock them in the barn after tying up each animal in its own stall.

The woods were so full of horseflies that the cattle could not stay in the woods all day because of them.

About nine o’clock in the morning, the cattle came running, frantic to get into the barn. As soon as I heard them coming, I would hurry to the barn and try to have the door open for them to enter. I was worried for I had the little baby to care for, too. I would lay him on the grass just inside of the fence. Often the steers would run back and forth along the fence looking at him. Sometimes they would bellow and kick. I was afraid they would get in through the fence before I got them all into the barn. The oxen were so large I was unable to reach their heads standing on the floor, so I

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had to climb up on the stall between them and sit on that and throw the rope around their horns. Because some flies would follow them into the barn, they would toss their heads from side to side, kicking and switching their tails. I felt that half the work was finished when the oxen were all tied, for I could reach the cows and young stock standing on the floor of the barn.

The cattle were not really mean, but I get chills now to think how easily I could have been knocked off my perch, or if they had broken the fence and injured or killed the baby. At five o’clock I had to let all of the cattle out except the milking cows, for the couple that I stayed with would want to milk them before they were to be turned out to feed in the pastures.

In the evening after supper, or early in the morning, I had another chore to do that I disliked very much; I had to turn the grindstone while he sharpened his scythes. He often sharpened three of them. My little arms got so tired that I could have cried. He was unsympathetic, and would not let me rest even while he was looking over the scythes to see if they were sharpened enough. If I took my hand off the crank, he would yell, “Turn, turn, so the water won’t run off the stone.” Though the couple always managed to have plenty for me to do, it became a little easier when the grain ripened, as they had to have men help them. I had one chore that I enjoyed doing. They had bought a cow from a neighbor, which would run away from them. She would run back home and I had to go there every morning and bring the milk back. The cow gave two gallons of milk. I liked to go over there, for the lady of this house was kind and would always treat me to something to eat. I was not always hungry, but was happy to have a treat. It was a custom to treat when anyone came to the house.

One morning when I went to get the milk, the lady of the house gave me strict orders to hurry and run for the milk as she was cooking something for dinner and needed it. I ran most of the way over there, which was a distance of about three-quarters of a mile. The pail felt sort of heavy, so I walked most of the way back.

As I came to a nice place going downhill, I thought I could run again. No, I was not on a road. It was just an

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Indian path leading through the woods. I started to run. As I was halfway down the hill I caught my toe under a root of a tree that grew across the path and down I went! The cover flew off my pail and the milk was now running down the hill in a little stream ahead of me. I was terrified. “What shall I do? Oh, dear! Oh, dear! I will run back and try to get more milk. No, that won’t do. That will take too long. I had better go home and tell her just what happened,” I told myself. So home I went and did I ever get a scolding! I did not dare say a word in defense, but I thought to myself, “She had no business telling me to run.” She had no sympathy for my feelings, for she told the men about it when they came home. This hurt me terribly.

On Sunday I always went with them to church, for I had a good chance to see my folks and all the neighbor children. Mother would stroke my hair. I think that she thought that it was not combed with the immaculate care that she used to give my hair. My mother was neat and refined in speech and manner, my father was a gentleman and I was proud of him. I am not boasting.

I was young, but I compared the homes and the people in our neighborhood and noticed a big difference in people. I never heard profane language at home and my father never used tobacco or played cards. There was never any drunkenness in our home, and I was about 14 years old when I saw a deck of cards for the first time.

Most of the people in our church and in the community were good-hearted and honest folks, but somehow there is always a difference in people. Father had very little education, but he undertook tasks that seemed to have required training or an education. He could preach a sermon and set a broken leg equally well. Most folks said he was as good as a doctor. Once he set the leg of a cow. He had to make a hammock for the cow to hang in for about six weeks. After that she walked as well as if her leg had never been broken.

One of the last things of this sort that he did was to cure a horse that two veterinarians had given up on, and the owners were ready to shoot it, but someone suggested, “Let Dahlin have a look at him before we kill him.” So they sent for father. Examining the horse, he found a piece of metal in the horse’s foot. He dug that out and made some kind of liniment to draw out the infection that caused the illness. Believe it or not, the horse was working in a harness in a week’s time.

Father was then 86 years old. – With information submitted by Brian Johnson’s family. – From Betty Fenton, director of public relations, Frederic Area Historical Society.

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS Amery Public Library “The Women”

Talented author T.C. Boyle has chosen another historic subject for his new novel. After writing fictionalized books about the Kelloggs and Dr. Kinsey, he now tackles Frank Lloyd Wright.

Wisconsin architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s life was filled with turmoil, a lot of it surrounding the women in his life. T. C. Boyle arranges his novel from the last woman involved with Frank Lloyd Wright to the earliest woman, in reverse chronological order, told by a Japanese architect who spent nine years at Taliesen, the Wright complex near Spring Green.

We meet Maude Miriam Noel, a passionate Southern belle with a fondness for morphine and a wicked temper; Olgivanna Milanoff, the Montenegran beauty, a disciple of the Russian mystic Gurdjiff; Mameh Borthwick Cheney, tragically murdered; and Kitty, his red-headed first wife who bore him six children.

Each of these women’s stories prove that truth is stranger than fiction and Frank Lloyd Wright was a larger than life character for sure. T. C. Boyle is a masterful novelist. Don’t miss this one while you wait for spring.

Library notes

Gratitude is extended to Kelly O’Brien and Rachel McGurran-Meinen for doing a column on teen reading. Gratitude also to August and

Zach Swenson for participating in the read-athon. Their names didn’t get in the earlier listing.

Friends of the Library extend gratitude to everyone who made the book sale/garage sale a success.

The Teens Read book group meets on March 30 to discuss “Born to Rock,” by Gordon Korman. They meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with a snack and book talk. Pick up a book at the circulation desk and join us if you are a teen.

Otaku Club meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m. for teens and older who love manga, anime and gaming. Stop in and check it out if you are 13 or older.

Remember that the Amery Area Public Library has tax forms – state, Minnesota and federal. Pick them up in the entryway of the library.

History Group begins in April so let the library know if you are interested in reading three books of history in three months to discuss with professor Herb Cederberg. Call the library if you are interested at 715-268-9340.

The Friends of the Polk County Library are again going to sponsor a road trip to get you out visiting all the public library.

One in a hundred drawing

Here’s your chance to win a gift certificate for a massage from Lori at Wind Song Retreat here in St Croix Falls. Purchase your ticket at the circulation desk – $1 per chance, only 100 tickets sold. Brought to you by the Friends of the Library. You deserve a chance to relax, rejuvenate and restore.

Poetry, Passion … and Problems

Plan on Poetry, Passion … and Problems – a presentation of poetry, by Carolyn Wedin, on Thursday, April 30, 7 p.m., here in the library. Wedin will take participants through A. E. Housman’s argument for poetry’s power in “Terence, This is Stupid Stuff,” and move on through poems of love, despair, death and hope. These include: Amy Lowell’s “A Decade” – “When you came, you were like red wine and honey;” Hamlet’s despairing contemplation of suicide in “To be or not to be;” and Emily Dickinson’s “Because I could not stop for Death/He kindly stopped for me.”

Participants will be invited to share poems that are meaningful to them, including those

Library hours

Hours are Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Polk County Library Federation Fourth-annual Polk County Library Road Trip

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Road trip dates are April 1-30, 2009. (It was suggested to change this to entire month: “Too many libraries, too much fun!” one road trip participant said.)

Details to come out next week.

Child, Teen, Adult

Book groups to meet

The Thursday morning book group will meet March 19, at 10 a.m., to talk about “The Good Earth,” by Pearl Buck, the classic novel of a Chinese peasant farmer who grows rich and brings on tragedy as he betrays his family and neglects the earth he had worshipped. The evening book group will meet Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m., to discuss Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451,” an American classic on censorship and book burning. Copies of both titles are available at the library, and new members are always welcome.

The Friends will meet at the library Thursday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. The group meets four times each year, and conducts activities that support library projects and programs. If you would like to become a Friend, please pick up a brochure at the library, or plan to attend the March 26 meeting.

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Technology

Free wireless is available at the library.

Also, visit the library Web site www.stcroixfallslibrary.org to get information on the building project, programs at the library and much, much more!

Story hour

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

Hours, contact

The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday through Friday, except Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed on Sunday. 715-4831777. E-mail: scflibrary@ifls.lib.wi.us. Online: www.stcroixfallslibrary.org. Holiday hours: The library will be closed Saturday, April 11.

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that take the form in which we usually hear poetry today – as song. The poems Wedin discusses will be distributed as a handout.

During March and April, the more food or financial donations made to the local food shelf, the more money they will receive from the Feinstein Foundation, a group dedicated to alleviating hunger. When you visit the library, be sure to bring some nonperishable food items – you will help keep the food shelf stocked, and the weight of your items will count toward receiving a larger monetary do-

nation from the Feinstein Foundation.

Need home delivery?

If you live in the village of Frederic and are homebound and cannot visit the library, the library will come to you! Volunteers or library staff will set up a schedule with you, choose materials by your request, and deliver them to your door. If you would like this service (or if you know someone who would benefit from it), please contact the library.

Tax forms are available

The basic federal and Wisconsin tax forms are here, including the homestead credit and rent certificate schedules. We will also be happy to download other tax forms from the Web for you.

Free at the library

Here’s what’s available from your library, at no cost to you: a library card and millions of items to borrow; a daily newspaper; coffee (and sometimes cookies); public computers, wireless access for your laptop, a friendly staff to help you and interesting conversation with your friends and neighbors.

Stop in!

Hours and information

Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak Street West.

715-327-4979, e-mail fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Milltown Public Library Book club

Calling all bibliophiles! The Milltown book club will gather again on March 25, at 7 p.m.

No assigned books, no stodgy questions.

This will be a time for book lovers to gather, share, and inspire. We’ll post all the discussed books on our Web site.

Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month, and the Milltown Library is hosting an informational night on Thursday, April 2, at 6:30 p.m. We’ll begin the night by looking at homemade sensory toys and other inexpensive resources.

There will also be time to ask questions of a local teacher who works with kids with autism spectrum disorders, and to talk with other families. Finally, there will be a chance to create your own toys and resources and to check out a variety of valuable materials from the library’s ASD book and video display.

Story hour

Join us for a special Peter Rabbit story time on Tuesday, April 7.

Milltown Public Library offers story time every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., year-round.

Story times are free and are designed for children under six and their caregivers. Each story time lasts 30 to 45 minutes and includes time to browse and check out books.

Perk up

We now proudly offer Wren Blend coffee at the Milltown Library all day every day we’re open! This organic, fair trade coffee tastes fantastic. Meet with friends in our coffee lounge, which now has extra seating, or surf the Web on your laptop while watching the hustle and bustle of Milltown’s Main Street. Our goal is to make your library the living room of the community – please check out and support this newest effort.

We are wireless

Bring your laptops to the Milltown Public Library and enjoy our free, fast, wireless Internet access. No library card necessary.

Hours

The library hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sunday closed.

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Wormy and Squirmy

by Wayne M. Anderson “When they first saw white men, they thought it was our people coming back from the dead,” said Maree Thorne. She’s an elder Aboriginal “Nyungar” woman who lives in Australia.

For about 40,000 years the Aborigines have lived in Australia. This land is a huge island in the Indian Ocean. There, and for the longest time, the Aborigines never saw anyone else in the world—just each other.

Aborigines, or “original people,” have bushy black hair and dark skin from living outside in the sun all the time. Their oral history says when they first saw the British explorer Captain Cook and his white crewmen sail into the harbor in 1770, they thought it was their ghostly, pale relatives coming back from the land of the dead.

A bizarre and tall Japanese stick man performs in a local mall in Australia.

“Hey Squirmy, how come they call Australia the land ‘Down Under’?” said Wormy, sitting on top of the hillside in Sydney Harbour, where their blue cruise ship was docked. “Why not call Australia the land ‘Up Over’?”

“Very funny. I see you’re in a silly mood today.”

“Cheers, mate!” Wormy said in his best nasally Australian accent. “I like to talk like the Aussies.”

Most of the people who first immigrated to Australia came from England. And from England you first sail “down” and then “under” the equator. So they went “down under” to get to Australia.

There are seven continents in the world, and Australia is the smallest one. It’s slightly smaller than America.

Because Australia is down under from America, all of its seasons are reverse from ours. When it’s wintertime in America, it’s summertime in Australia. When you cross the equator, all the seasons in the Northern Hemisphere are reverse in the Southern Hemisphere.

“Come on Wormy, let’s go up and over and explore this Down Under land,” said Squirmy with wide-eyed excitement.

“I’m with you mate.

Maybe we’ll see some Wayne M. koala bears and kangaroos.”

Anderson Australia is a beautiful land The full of fascinatAnderson ing animals. Of course the koala Report bear is not really a bear. It’s a marsupial that lives in eucalyptus trees. Marsupials carry their babies in a pouch, like an opossum and kangaroo. And down on the ground are the jumping kangaroos. In one single leap, they can spring as far as 16 feet. They are natural long-distance jumpers.

Australia also has some great-big insects. It is home to the Victoria earthworm, which can grow from 3 to 12 feet long!

They are known to be the longest in the world—but unknown if they are related to Wormy and Squirmy.

“Looking around, it seems Down Under is pretty flat like Wisconsin,” Wormy noted. “I don’t see any mountains here.”

“No mountains to climb here. Good thing too, as we’re worms—not goats,” Squirmy said with a chuckle.

No tall mountains in Australia, well, not counting Ayers Rock, or Uluru, a mysterious-looking monolith standing 1,142 feet tall out in the middle of the desert.

Unlike Wisconsin, most of Australia is made up of a vast, arid desert in the interior called the “outback” or the “bush.”

But all along its scenic coastline there are many big cities, famous buildings and, of course, the Great Barrier Reef.

Talk about exotic fish. The Great Barrier Reef is full of them. People snorkel and dive all along the 1,250 miles of coral reef, which you can see from space!

“Squirmy, what’s that dreary-looking building over there?” Wormy said, pointing to a great-big, old building made of stone blocks. “It’s creepy.”

“You‘d better be a good worm today,” Squirmy admonished his friend, who likes to be naughty once in a while. “That, good buddy, is a prison.”

A prison is what Australia first used to be. Long ago, men, women and children from Great Britain who were convicted of crimes were shipped far away to Australia. The isolated island-continent was like a big prison area.

About 150,000 convicts were “transported” before the government abolished this practice in 1852. Once the convicts served their prison sentence, they could either go home or stay in Australia. Many stayed.

But many freed convicts were not accepted in society. So they hung out with each other. They called each other “mateship,” an old navy word, where we get “mate” for friend. These mates also started talking with the nasal accent and slang with which the Aussies speak today.

“Quick, over here, Squirmy,” yelled Wormy as he wiggled towards a crowd of schoolkids. “Let’s go over and talk AussieAussie-Aussie with them.”

“Great, mate!” said Squirmy, turning and quickly inching his way to the group of school students. The worms got on well

Kids play in the park on a typical Sunday afternoon in Adelaide, Australia.

High school girls at the port of Sydney on an outing, or school field trip. with the Aussie kids, who asked them to say hi to all the kids in Wisconsin.

“Hello, my name is Simone and this is my life in Australia,” said one happy student. “I go to Saint Ursula College in Kings Grove. We go to an all-girls school.

What’s life like in Wisconsin?”

The students are on an “outing.” That’s what we call a field trip in schools here.

The students are learning about Sydney, which is the largest city and the first one in Australia.

“My name is Briana and I’m 13 in the ninth grade. In school we learn Japanese and math and stuff. Next year we get to go to Japan and stay with a host family.”

School Down Under seems pretty much the same as up above.

“My name is Kylie. I’m in year 10. I’m 15 turning 16. I don’t drive yet but I’m hoping to. I get up at 7 and I go to school at quarter past 8. I take Japanese, English, math, science, some other one. I forgot the name of it.”

Even after-school activities seem similar.

“I go home and do homework and stuff,” said Kylie. “I play a bit of drums.”

And are the teenage girls Down Under as boy crazy as they are back in the U.S.?

“Well I haven’t been to the U.S., but I’d say pretty much,” said Kylie. She has a boyfriend and thinks he’s cute.

“I want to hear you guys’ accents,” said one student to Wormy from the back of the group. “Would you say banana?” she asked, giggling.

In Australia they say “bon-non-naw.”

They think saying “banana” like we do sounds weird.

Most students today live in the city, where they take the bus to school. School is not too far from home. But some Aussie kids live in the outback and home school, which is called “schools of the air.” These schools started in 1951.

They call them schools of the air because they use the airwaves to learn. Kids use special two-way radios to get their school lessons over the airwaves and talk to each other. This also helps them not feel so isolated and alone.

Today about 1,200 kids use the two-way radios and other things like fax machines and computers, cell phones—and, of course, texting! The teachers and kids get together every once in a while to meet and have fun.

“The kids down here are pretty smart,” Wormy noted. “They study just as hard as

we do back home.”

“Yes they do,” Squirmy agreed. “I like how they learn about what’s going on today and what happened yesterday.”

Schoolkids all across Australia learn about their British heritage and about the other folks who came here to make this place their home, like people from China and Holland, Italy and Japan, and many more.

And they are taught to never forget the Aboriginal people, the first humans to settle on this smallest of the continents. And how they once used “firestick farming,” where they burned and cleared large areas so fresh grasses could grow, thereby attracting kangaroos and other game animals to hunt.

“And about the Aborigines, who believe in the ‘Dreamtime,’” said Wormy, remembering what he read in school once. “That was the creation time where these spirits made the heavens and the earth and man and worms.”

“Indeed, my scholarly friend. And in this creation story, we hear singing and dancing and the ancient ‘didjeridu’ played,” said Squirmy.

“What’s a didjeridu?” Wormy asked, making a scrunched face as he tried to pronounce the difficult word.

“It’s a cool, trumpet-like instrument made from a hollowed eucalyptus branch,” Squirmy informed him. “The musician plays it by blowing through his nose and paints his whole body with bright colors.”

Australia is the Land Down Under, full of wonder and charm and mystery. And even a special invitation to the kids in Wisconsin.

“Everyone’s nice and we have fun,” assured Briana. “Nobody’s sad … everyone’s happy. Come see us!”

Especially if you can say “banana” weird.

Things to remember: 1. Aborigines or “original people,” were the first people to live in Australia.

2. Australia is called the land “Down Under.”

3. Australia’s seasons are reverse from us: Northern Hemisphere versus Southern Hemisphere.

4. In Australia they say “bon-non-naw.”

They think saying “banana” sounds weird.

An Aboriginal man plays ancient music through his nose on a “didjeridu,” a traditional instrument, serenading a snake. – Illustrations:Jake Ryan, Kaylynn Anderson, John Schneider. Photos: Wayne Anderson

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SDA School presents science fair

Mackenzie Brown and her exhibit on dreams and sleep.

Photos by Gary King

Students at the Seventh-Day Adventist School, Frederic, took part in a science fair last Thursday, March 5, presenting an evening program for family and friends, under the guidance of teacher Ron Wood and teacher/helper Julie Messersmith. Shown (L to R), front row: Jesse Davis (Eyes exhibit), Treston Vitelle (Compact Discs), Jon Messersmith (Salt and Ice), Jacqueline Messersmith (Rocks and Minerals), Trysta Vitelle (Air Pollution), Chris Walton (Earthquakes) and Raley Vitelle (Volcanoes). Front: Teacher Ron Wood, Elissa Vitelle (Computers), Mackenzie Brown (Dreams and Sleep) and teacher/helper Julie Messersmith. -

Elissa Vitelle gave a presentation on computers.

Jesse Davis gave a presentation on eyes.

Jacqueline Messersmith and her exhibit on rocks and minerals.

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Unity holds career fair

Naomi Williamson, sophomore, was congratulated by Wal-Mart assistant manager, Bob Madden, for a job well done in coordinating Unity’s career fair. Wal-Mart made a contribution toward career portfolios for all students at Unity. Williamson’s motivation was to have a background with career exploration, a requirement for a Girl Scout Gold Award. The project grew into a program that Williamson hopes to continue, by training new Girl Scouts to help to make the career fair Leader reporter/photographer Marty an annual event and a steppingstone Seeger was a presenter at Unity’s cafor Girl Scouts to earn their Gold reer fair, talking about journalism and Award. photography.

Making careers fun was the goal these Unity students and staff had while students from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Ag Ed Society talked to the student body about things they need to consider in selecting a career.

These brave souls had to “find” the candy in the whipped cream, a piece of candy for every item identified needed in finding a career. Sam Florer, Kellie Montpetit, Mrs. Carol Kline, Jake Johnson and Zach Cardot found out that sometimes things can’t be found if you take too much time (the candy dissolved).

Girl Scout leaders were on hand to help register presenters and guests during the recent Unity Career Fair. Leaders included: Seated (L to R): Lynn Dahn, Karyn Kruse; standing - Denise Williamson and Evelyn Larsen. The event was coordinated by Girl Scout Naomi Williamson, sophomore at Unity High School. There were 56 presentations on careers presented. Williamson’s mentor was Jeanne Alling, Girl Scout leader and FFA advisor, not pictured.

Interactive activities were a part of Unity’s career fair. Here students made snowflakes to illustrate how everyone is a little different, even following similar paths. The activity was done during WITC’s presentation.

Photos submitted

Knighting Roy and Don

Roy Clark, Siren delivery driver for the Burnett County home-delivered meals program, was honored for making an important impact on the community Saturday, March 14, by the St. Paul Winter Carnival royalty. King Boreas Rex LXXIII, Christopher Schneeman, knighted Clark in a ceremony at the Siren Senior Center. With the two were the Queen of the Snows, Sarah Schweich, and the appointed Prime Minister, Pat Grans.

Klondike Kate from the St. Paul Winter Carnival, otherwise known as Darci Stutts, is shown here with her husband, Mike, her driver for the March 14 visit to Siren.

Klondike favored her audience at the Siren Senior Center with a song during the visit.

Photos by Nancy Jappe

These two Vulcans from the St. Paul Winter Carnival are shown during their appearance at the Siren Senior Center Saturday, March 14.

In a second knighting ceremony at the Siren Senior Center, the center’s board president, Don Brand, was recognized by the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s King Boreas Rex LXXIII. The winter carnival royalty were in Siren for the traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade held Saturday, March 14, rather than on March 17, when the royalty has to be in St. Paul.

General Flameous, keeper of the flame, showed the flame during the visit to the senior center.

Tradition says that if the flame dies, it will be winter forever. The winter carnival royalty’s visit coincided with a meeting of the Mixed Sampler Quilt Guild held at the Siren Senior Center once a month, making a large audience for the visitors to play off.

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Race to the finish at the Pinewood Derby

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG -The crowd cheered the cars speeding down the track. As young and old alike watched to see which would finish first, it was as exciting as any NASCAR race. The Grantsburg Cub Scouts annual Pinewood Derby was under way, with racers and fans fixed on the which derby car would be the fastest.

The Pinewood Derby is described on the Boy Scouts of America Web site as one of the Scout’s most popular and successful family activities.

“Many men who once were Cub Scouts fondly recall their derby experiences: planning the design of their vehicle, working with a parent to build it, and seeing it perform on race day when, win or lose, they could take pride in having done their best. In this way, the three basic lessons learned by participating in a Cub Scout derby—the craft skills, the rules of fair play, and good sportsmanship—are remembered for a lifetime.”

Pinewood Derby cars are small wooden “grand prix” models Scouts design and build with help from families. Cars are then raced in competition at derbies.

Gravity powers the cars as they run down a regulation track.

Pinewood Derbies are run indoors or outdoors.

Woodlands Grille donated the space for this year’s race at the Crex Convention Center in Gateway Plaza.

Each year, business sponsors help make this annual fun event possible.

Jacob Phillips and Nicolas Mulroy cheer as they watch one of the Pinewood Derby races held at the Crex Convention Center on March 7.

Grantsburg Scouts Christopher Hermann and Teddy Vitale check out the derby cars before the start of the Pinewood Derby held on March 7 at the Crex Convention Center.

LEFT - Winners of the Cub Scout heat were Hauk Moritz in first place, Jonathan Michaels in second place and Trevor Vollendorf in third place. — Photo submitted RIGHT - Clayton Jorgensen readies the derby cars for the next race during the annual Pinewood Derby held at the Crex Convention Center on March 7. Jorgensen recalled helping with derby cars when his son was a scout. Jorgensen was volunteering at this year’s event and watching his grandson race.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer except where noted

Jonathan Michaels, Reis Covey, Ben Johnson and Nicolas Mulroy had fun being close to the action at annual Grantsburg Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby races.

Winners in the Pinewood Derby business sponsor class were Murray Ryan, first place, Roger Norenberg with niece Aletta Bergman, second place, and Hauk Moritz, third place.

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Area youth stage "The Wizard of Oz" ST. CROIX FALLS – Festival Theatre has been teeming with community actors since mid-January when 85 children and adults came out to audition for the upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz.” The cast is made up of 25 youth and three adults from ten communities in the St. Croix River Valley.

“We’re really proud of this cast,” says Amy Klein, education director at Festival Theatre. “They’ve worked hard, learned a lot, and made a bunch of new friends. They are going to have a great time sharing this story with the community.”

While L. Frank Baum’s famous novel has been adapted for film, cartoons, television, audio books, and several versions for the stage, many people may not be aware that the original book for children was published in 1900 with a stage play to follow in 1902. It wasn’t until 1939 that Hollywood made Judy Garland famous as Dorothy in a unique music and film collaboration.

Festival Theatre’s production begins with an adaptation by R. Eugene Jackson (further adapted by Marilyn Mays following research into Baum’s original story) and tells the story of a young girl swept off her farm in Kansas during a cyclone. When she finds herself in the land of Oz, Dorothy encounters fascinating people (Munchkins and Winkies) and make friends with three characters who wish to appeal to the Wizard of Oz for important favors. When the Wizard orchestrates an encounter with the Wicked Witch of the West, who has enslaved the Winkies, Dorothy and crew are faced

Full Cast of “Wizard of Oz”… Front row (L to R): Ashley Johnson, Jasper Herman, Anja Erickson, Anna Klein, Nora Wondra, Dajonai Rohlf, Stephen Rice, Grace Klein, Eli Anderson, and Abigail Johnson. Second row (L to R): Palo Deconcini, Noah Neault, Truman Ader, Emma Wondra, Sophie Klein, McKenzie Fortier, Lexie Ferguson, Henry Klein, Dio Aluni, and Solomon Falls. Back row (L to R): Jeremy Richter, Treana Mayer, Mathew Rude, Hunter Teasley, Amanda Schulze, and Anthony Locken. Cast members missing from photo are: Mikayla Johnson and Janey Raven. – Photo submitted with becoming slaves themselves. Festival’s production places a unique local spin on the telling of the tale. The show will be performed in two acts and adults will surely enjoy the show as much as children do.

Starring in the role of Dorothy are two young women who, along with the role of Toto, will split performance dates.

Mikayla Johnson of North Branch and Ashley Johnson of Forest Lake, Minn., play Dorothy while Anja Erickson of Dresser and Anna Klein of St. Croix Falls bring eager Toto to life.

The rest of the cast are: Noah Neault

from Centuria; Solomon Falls, and Hunter Teasley from Dresser; Amanda Schulze from Milltown; Abigail Johnson from North Branch, Minn.; McKenzie Fortier and Janey Raven from Osceola; Truman Ader, Dio Aluni, Eli Anderson, Palo Deconcini, Grace Klein, Henry Klein, Sophie Klein, Anthony Locken, Stephen Rice, Jeremy Richter, Mathew Rude, Emma Wondra, and Nora Wondra from St. Croix Falls; Dajonai Rohlf from Shafer, Minn.; Lexie Ferguson from Stacy, Minn.; and Jasper Herman and Treana Mayer from Taylors Falls, Minn.

“The Wizard of Oz” is directed by Mari-

lyn Mays of Chisago City, Minn., and she is assisted by stage manager Justin Swanson from Cushing.

Festival Theatre’s Youth and Family Theatre program offers theater arts training within the process of producing a play and has funding support from Polk Burnett Project Round-Up, the Margaret Rivers Fund, the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation, the Andersen Foundation, the Xcel Energy Foundation, Corporate Support from the RiverBank and private donations.

Public performances of “The Wizard of Oz” begin Friday, March 27, with a 7:30 p.m. show. Additional evening performances are March 28, and April 2 through 4. Three matinees will be offered at 2 p.m. on March 29, April 2 and the final performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 5. Single tickets are $13.50 for adults and $8.50 for youth. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.festivaltheatre.org, by phone or by visiting the box office. A limited number of matinees are available to school groups for field trips and reward days.

A curriculum resource packet has been developed by the Arts Education department at Festival Theatre – the focus is character education. To learn more about opportunities for school groups, call Amy Klein at 715-483-3387 or check the Web site listed below.

Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls, at 210 North Washington Street. To reach Festival Theatre by phone, call 715-483-3387 or 888-8876002. - submitted

"The Lion King" coming to Webster High School

Broadway version debuts March 27

by Carl Heidel WEBSTER - Webster High School continues its tradition of top-notch student musicals with a production of the Broadway version of “The Lion King” March 27-29. Performances begin in the high school cafetorium at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 29. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students, and preschoolers are free.

Simba, played by Jud Mosher, (L), and Scar, played by Jan Laepple, (R), prepare to do battle. – Photos by Carl Heidel

Chris Stoll, playing Rafiki, begins and ends the performance, in his role as the shaman.

Both familiar faces and newcomers fill the cast. Jan Laepple, German exchange student, plays the villain Scar, and facing him are the lions Mufasa – Jason Hendry, Young Simba – Alex Strang and Grown Simba – Jud Mosher.

Chris Stoll plays the regal shaman Rafiki, and the two Flatten sisters, Emily (the youngest cast member) and Brittany, play Young Nala and Sarabi, respectively. Billie Ingalls plays the grown-up Nala.

Danielle Formanek (Shenzi), Gabby

(Banzi) and Tessa Shiller (Ed) play the parts of hyenas, and Marcus Nelson is the lovable Pumbaa. Miranda Burger, Olivia Kopecky, Christina Becker, Ashley Clay and Brittany Flatten are the lioness chorus, with choreography developed

by Clay and Flatten.

Filling out the cast are Joey Erickson who plays Timon, and Olivia Main who is the brilliantly colored bird Zazu.

The play is directed by Nancy Mendel with Julie Strang providing music on the piano.

Mufasa, played by Jason Hendry, (R), teaches the Young Simba, played

by Alex Strang, (L), the importance of responsibility.

OCHF winter raffle a success OSCEOLA – Osceola Community Health Foundation’s first winter raffle proved successful as a fundraiser by raising $10,839 to support the foundation’s work.

“The foundation will use these funds to support the health-related needs in our community,” said Sue Gerlach, foundation director.

The drawing was held at St. Croix Outdoors in St. Croix Falls, on March 1.

Prizes were awarded as follows: • Grand-prize winner of the Ice Castle Fish House (valued at $7,500) was Bob Whittaker of St. Croix Falls; • First-prize winner of $1,000 was Tom Melkee, Lindstrom, Minn.; • Second-prize winner of a Browning

X-Bolt Rifle was Cathy Olson of Osceola; • Third-prize winner of $500 was Joshua Bjorke of Osceola; • Fourth-prize winner of an ice auger was Steve Schwartz of Little Canada, Minn.

The success of the raffle was due to the generous support of Ice Castle Fish

Houses, which has donated a fish house to the foundation four years in a row, according to Gerlach. Larsen Auto and Motorsports, Osceola, and St. Croix Outdoors, St. Croix Falls, also donated prizes. St. Croix Outdoors hosted the drawing. - submitted

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Cap this The Gorons are still convinced that carbon dioxide is an evil atmospheric gas.

The concentration of carbon dioxide is variously three to four molecules out of every 1 million and may have increased 1 molecule per million over the last 100 years. During this same time frame the temperature has fluctuated up and down.

Plants combine the CO2 and water, in the presence of light (photosynthesis) to produce sugars and oxygen - sounds good to me. To promote plant growth, some greenhouses add carbon dioxide to double or triple the concentration.

Algore and his Gorons have convinced politicians that the cyclic temperatures are created by a one- or two-molecules-per-million change in the atmosphere. They are so concerned they have decided to decimate our economy by preventing manufacturing and energy growth. In fact, they feel it’s more important to drag us down to Third World standards. They have created phony treaties in an attempt to suspend growth so the rest of the world can catch up.

In order to capitalize on this nonsense, they are advocating a “Cap and Trade” which will require existing and future manufacturing and power generators to purchase “carbon credits.” Carbon credits will be sold by companies with low “carbon footprints” to companies that currently produce most of our energy and products. This scheme will increase the price you currently pay to drive, eat, heat and cool, but hey, the tax breaks will help.

This is just another tax, based on the false premise that human beings can control climate change.

Brooke Biedinger Irregular

A very common question coming through the recycling office is, “What can I do with my older television set I need to get rid of?” This question can be simply answered by two options.

The first option legal to residents is to put your electronics like TVs straight into the landfill.

It is still legal to do this in Wisconsin. However, the landfill or hauler more than likely will charge a fee for this, and it just ends up going into the landfill.

Why not use that money towards the recycling of your equipment?

The second option, and most preferred, is to recycle it. For the last few years, electronics recycling has been offered to residents of NW Wisconsin in conjunction with hazardous waste Cleansweep events. Although the electronics program was only able to be subsidized for one year, the program was quite popular, and often times the only option residents had if they wanted to do right by the environment by recycling their item properly.

The company used to handle electronics collected

Jen Barton Earth Notes

Pictured is Frederic Lioness Joan Paar (L) receiving from Lioness Carol Thompson the pin she designed for the Affiliate District Pin contest. Paar has been a member of the club since Jan. 18, 2001. About three years ago, the Affiliate District decided to have a contest asking for a series of six drawings with a theme. Paar submitted several drawings and her angel theme was chosen for the pin series. The first angel pin was entitled “Cheer the Sad” and this year’s pin is entitled “Leader Dogs.” The club’s next meeting will be Thursday, March 19, and they will meet at the Northwoods Bakery at 5:30 p.m., for supper and then go to Sunrise Apartments Community Room at 7 p.m., where they will have their monthly meeting. Gratitude is extended to everyone who helped support the club throughout the year at various events. The money that was given, they put back in the community in various ways throughout the year. This year, as in the past, the Lioness will be sponsoring a scholarship in the amount of $500 for a graduating Frederic senior. If anyone would like more information about the Frederic Lioness Club, call president, Lioness Carol Thompson at 327-4271. – Photo submitted

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GAM seeks old photos AMERY – The Golden Age Manor in Amery will celebrate 50 years of service to Polk County in 2009 and they are seeking photos of significance from the past.

Golden Age Manor opened April 29, 1959, and they will celebrate sometime this summer.

They are planning to incorporate these photos into a history of GAM. They need photos of the building,

groundbreaking events, employees, volunteers and board members. They would like to see photos of anything that deals with GAM. Photos can be sent to Wendy Johnson at GAM 220 Scholl Court, Amery, WI 54001 or dropped off so they can scan them into their computer. Any questions, call 715-268-7107. – submitted

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from residents has since gone out of business leaving no viable options for residents living in our region wanting to properly recycle their electronic items. I’ve been doing some checking on what companies are out there that accept and legitimately recycle TV sets. I’ve only come up with two for the northwest part of Wisconsin. One of them is 5R in Ladysmith and the other is Balcum Appliance in Superior. 5R’s Web site is: www.5rprocessors.com. Balcum also has a Web page www.balcum.com/about.html.

Although there may be other businesses in operation, the following companies are the e-Stewards, those who have qualified for the Electronic Recycler’s Pledge of True Stewardship.

Go to www.ban.org/pledge/electronics_recycler_pledge.pd f for a full description of this prestigious recognition.

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Lost: 383.5 pounds in eight weeks at Siren Anytime Fitness Express SIREN – Siren Anytime Fitness Express joined, along with hundreds of other fitness centers belonging to the International Health, Racquet, and Sports Club Association, IHRSA’s fifth-annual I Lost It at the Club challenge. The challenge began on Jan. 5, with participants weighing in prior to that date. They were also given a noninvasive body analysis. Measurements taken were height, weight, percent of body fat, and waist. Siren Anytime Fitness Express opened this challenge up to community members not belonging to the club. They had 22 nonmembers join this challenge. The nonmembers were asked to donate $1 each time they used the club, which will be donated to a local charity. In all, 123 people participated in this challenge. Not only did participants compete against each other at a club level, they were also in teams of three competing against the other teams at Anytime Fitness. Siren Anytime Fitness Express as a whole competed against every other fitness center participating in the challenge.

I Lost It at the Club 2008 was a tremendous success!

There were 646 IHRSA clubs participating, which was the highest participation rate ever. During the fourthannual I Lost It at the Club, a total of 11,128 participants lost 36,564 pounds. I Lost It at the Club 2008 winners were: Greatest amount of total weight loss: Universal Athletic Club Greatest average weight loss per participating member: Anytime Fitness at Grand Island

Felecia Kallevang and Robert Blithe, first- and second-place individual winners at the local level, of the I Lost It at the Club challenge.

Greatest number of members participating: Gold’s Gym at Bloomington

Greatest percentage of club members participating: Discover Fitness Center at New Castle Greatest average number of inches lost: The Works Family Health & Fitness Wild Card: Snap Fitness 24-7 These are the categories in which Siren Anytime Fitness Express and its members will be competing.

The challenge ended on March 2. Siren Anytime Fitness Express had 67 participants weigh out, completing this eight-week challenge.

As a whole, 383.5 pounds disappeared and 127.25 inches were lost.

Individual winners are as follows: First place goes to Felecia Kallevang; second place went to Robert Blithe and third place belongs to Connie Daeffler.

Siren Anytime Fitness Express team winners are: First place: Felecia Kallevang, Brande Davis and Chris Phernetton; second place: Cindy Carlson, Tania McKnight and Chris Engstrom; and third place: Heather O’Brien, Rebecca Walsh and Joe Walsh.

Club results were sent to IHRSA and club winners of the fifth-annual I Lost It at the Club will be announced soon.

The challenge has ended, life goes on, so should a healthy lifestyle!

Siren Anytime Fitness Express is still accepting memberships. Those interested in improving their lives through fitness can stop in and meet the friendly staff and see what Anytime Fitness Express has to offer.

You will find a clean, comfortable, nonintimidating atmosphere, with people of every fitness level, all with different fitness goals. And it couldn’t be more convenient, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, located at 24556 State Hwy. 35/70, Siren. Or call 715-349-CLUB (2582) And get ready for the next challenge. – submitted

Local teachers and students honored by Kohl Foundation Back row, (L to R): Joe Walsh, third-place team; Connie Daeffler, third-place individual; Tania McKnight, second-place team; Chris Phernetton, first-place team and Robert Blithe, second-place individual.

Front row: Rebecca Walsh and Heather O’Brien, third-place team and Felecia Kallevang and Brande Davis, first-place team. – Photos submitted

Jauch, Milroy applaud state funds for Fraser Shipyards SUPERIOR — State Sen. Bob Jauch, D-Poplar, and Rep. Nick Milroy, D-Superior, recently applauded an announcement by Gov. Jim Doyle to award a $3.7 million harbor assistance grant to support improvements at Fraser Shipyards in Superior, the third largest state harbor assistance grant in history. They also said that the state investment will become the catalyst to seek a sizeable federal stimulus grant.

Speaking at a press conference at the shipyards, the northern lawmakers called the grant award “a significant investment in a valued member of the Superior

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community that will spur improvements at the shipyard. Equally important is that this state investment will enable the shipyard to qualify for a much larger grant from federal stimulus dollars.”

The legislators were joined by employees of Fraser Shipyards, including President Jim Korthals and local labor leaders, to acknowledge the investment in the first phase of the harbor expansion project and discuss the significance to the company and the Port of Superior. — from the office of Sen. Bob Jauch

MILWAUKEE - The selection committee for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship Program has announced recipients of the 2009 Herb Kohl Foundation awards for students and teachers.

Teacher Fellows from this area are Nancy Hunter, Luck High School, Catherine Oscarson, Osceola Elementary School, and Debra Petzel, Unity Elementary School.

Kohl Initiative Scholars are Jake Davison, Unity High School and Rebecca Johannsen, Amery High School.

The $1,000 awards are being made to 100 teachers, their schools and 200 graduating high school students.

Excellence scholarship recipients have demonstrated excellence in the academic arena and high motivation to achieve, have displayed a broad range of activity and leadership outside the academic setting and have shown strong promise for succeeding in college and beyond. Fellowship recipients are chosen for their superior ability to inspire a love of learning in their students, their ability to motivate others and for their leadership and service within and outside the classroom.

Each fellow’s school will also receive a $1,000 grant. Excellence scholarship and Fellowship recipients are selected by a statewide committee composed of civic leaders, representatives of education-related associations and the program’s co-sponsors: The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools, and regional Cooperative Educational Service Agencies.

Initiative Scholarship recipients, chosen by their schools, have demonstrated exceptional initiative in the classroom and have shown strong promise for succeeding in college and beyond, but have not yet received other academic-based scholarships. “I think it is significant that Wisconsin’s students, teachers, and schools are recognized for their devotion to education and learning,” said Tom Wittkamper, WCRIS president.

The Kohl Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship Program was established by U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl in 1990. To date the foundation has awarded $6.8 million to Wisconsin educators, students and schools.

“Education is the key to the future of Wisconsin and our nation. I am very proud of the accomplishments of these students and teachers, and look forward to the great contributions they will make in the future,” Kohl said. – from the Kohl Foundation

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Installation of the SCRMC Volunteer Partners Board part of annual meeting ST. CROIX FALLS – The installation of the 2009 St. Croix Regional Medical Center Volunteer Partners Board of Directors took place at the annual membership meeting which was held on Tuesday, March 10, in the SCRMC Learning Resource Center. A lunch was served by the State Street Café.

Also at this meeting, the members voted on what they will purchase this year with the funds from their annual salad luncheon. The purchases will be an anklebrachial indexing machine, which will be used by their new podiatrist, Dr. Danielle Redburn, at the St. Croix Clinic, and a NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer to be used for cardiac and physical rehabilitation at the Frederic Clinic.

The Volunteer Partners (Auxiliary) salad luncheon will be held on Friday, June 12, at the St. Croix Falls High School Commons Area in St. Croix Falls. - submitted RIGHT: Carolyn Ward - president, Susan Jasperson - vice president, Jane St. John - secretary, Kathy Lucken - treasurer, Mickey Gebhard - volunteer services, and Sandy Williams - installing officer. – Photo submitted

Vintage snowmobiles part of Winter Fun Day WEBSTER – Whitetail Resort and Wonderland Snowmobile Club joined forces to present a special winter fun day, Saturday, Feb. 28.

Whitetail sponsored a medallion hunt. After a hunt of one hour and 15 minutes, Jim Rassett found the medallion, making him the lucky winner of $500. Barbecue chicken was served; and Dennis Larson was the

winner of a TV drawing.

Glenn Pumper, president of Wonderland, organized a showing of over 40 vintage snowmobiles. Winner of the Best of Show was a 1966 Foxtrack owned by Kent Jacobsen of Lino Lakes, Minn. The machine had 10inch-wide skis, its motor was mounted in the back and it was equipped with reverse.

An interesting note was the fact that Jacobsen had the original title to the machine. The name on the title was Jim Flanigan, who was a local game warden of Burnett County in the 1960s. – submitted

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Ag Day at the Capitol a big success for local farmers MADISON – Members of the Barron County Farm Bureau were among the over 500 farmers who attended this year’s Ag Day at the Capitol on March 11 in Madison.

“It was impressive to have a strong, unified voice for agriculture heard in the state Capitol,” said Pat Denor, District 9 Coordinator for Wisconsin Farm Bureau.

“This event underscores the impact that farmers can have in the legislative process if they get involved with farm organizations.”

Issues pertaining to the state budget, animal care, and the use-value assessment law were hot topics of discussion.

State Rep. Amy Sue Vruwink, D-Milladore, state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, DAlma, and state Agriculture Secretary Rod Nilsestuen spoke to farmers about key initiatives under the capitol dome.

Following the briefing, farmers met with

Luck Community Education has a variety of exciting classes lined up. Below are some upcoming classes; visit the Luck School Web site at www.lucksd.k12.wi.us or call 715-4722152 ext. 103 to learn more.

Water Aerobics. Classes are full. Call for next six-week session.

Yoga for Youth. Wednesdays, March 18 – April 22, 1 – 1:45 p.m. at the Luck Public Library. Fee: $13.71/$4 each child in the same family.

Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be performed March 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m., at the Frederic Elementary School. Tickets are $5 adults, $3 children (ages 3 – 18).

Yoga. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Fee: $18.56/$4 age 62+ for six-week course. Call the office for information. Instructor: Sandy King.

Beginning Clogging. Mondays, 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. Fee: $45/6 weeks. Instructor: Sheryl Keller – 651-500-3214.

Mail Merge. Tuesday, March 24, 6 – 8 p.m.

their own representatives and senators in the Capitol.

Co-sponsors of the event are: Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, GROWMARK, National Farmers Organization, Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association, Wisconsin Pork Association, Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association, Wisconsin Soybean Association, Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin Horse Council, Wisconsin Veal Growers Association, Wisconsin Women for Agriculture and The Country Today newspaper.

The Ag Day at the Capitol presentations can be viewed on the Wisconsin Eye network at www.wiseye.org. - submitted

Area farmers were among the over 500 ag producers who met with their legislators during the Ag Day at the Capitol in Madison on March 11. Shown here: (L to R): Grant Burdick, Polk County dairy producer and Farm Bureau member, John Kauffman, Sawyer County farmer, state Sen. Robert Jauch, and Karyn Schauf, Barron County dairy producer. The box of cornflakes was provided by the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association to represent that the value of the corn (and farmer’s share) used in producing a $3.39 box of corn flakes is just 4 cents. – Photos submitted

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Selling on eBay. Mondays, March 23 and 30, April 6, 6 – 8 p.m. Fee: $18.56/$4 ages 62+.

Acrylic Painting. Thursdays, March 26, April 2 and 9, 6 – 8 p.m. Fee: $18.56/ $4 ages 62+.

Making Cheese 101. Thursday, March 26, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Mary Falk.

Merry-Go-Round Quilt. Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fee: $18.56/$4 ages 62+.

Beginning Quilting for Kids and Adults.

Thursdays, April 16, 23 and 30, 6 – 8 p.m.

Fee: $18.56/$4 ages 62+.

Chop and Chat: Grilling Great Food.

Monday, April 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $9.60.

Responsible Beverage Service. Monday, April 20, 6 – 10 p.m. Fee: $20/$10.29 ages 62+.

Grow Shiitake Mushrooms. Saturday, April 25, 10 – 11:30 a.m. (full) or 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Fee: $15.

Frederic Community Education

Instructor: Tanna Worrel. Fee: $9.60.

Cooking with Chop and Chat. German Food, WITC #25619, #60-308-601. Monday, March 30, 6 – 8 p.m.; Grilling, Tuesday, April 14, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructors: Barb Kass and Mike Miles. Fee: $9.60 plus $15 for ingredients.

Drama in the Northwoods. WITC #25640, #42-808-401. Mondays, March 30 – May 4, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Dr. Carolyn Wedin. Fee: $33.12/$4 Sr. 62+.

Write Right Now. WITC #25642, #42-801402. Tuesdays, March 31 – May 5, 4:30 –

6:30 p.m. Instructor: Carolyn Wedin. Fee: $33.12/$4 Sr. 62+.

Knitting Socks. WITC #25652, #42-815408. Mondays, April 13, 20 and 27, 6 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Konnie Didlo. Fee: $18.56/$4 age 62+.

Kayak Paddling and Safety. Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. – noon. Cost: $25 registration fee to Community Ed., plus kayak rental fee if needed, price to be determined. Instructor: Ian Karl is an American Canoe Association certified open water instructor with years of experience instructing kayaking on waters

Hanging Flower Baskets. Thursday, May 7, 6 – 8 p.m. Fee: $8.85/$4 ages 62+.

How to register for Luck Community Education classes: Contact Amy Aguado at 715472-2152 ext.

103, or e-mail amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us. You may also call and register for WITC courses at 800-2439482 ext. 4221 or log on to www.witc.edu.

Classes are also listed on the Luck School Web site: www.lucksd.k12.wi.us.

from Lake Superior to the North Sea. Exploration Station. Toddler play group, ages 1 – 4. Free – every Wednesday evening, open 4 – 6 p.m., in the Preschool Room 159, Frederic Elementary School. Call Erin Hansford at 715-327-45221, ext. 159 or 715-529-0913.

For more information on any class or to register for Frederic Community Education classes call Ann Fawver 715-327-4868 or email fawvera@frederic.k12.wi.us.

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BREAKFAST BREAKFAST Yogurt/Rice Krispie bar, cereal, juice, Breakfast pizza, cereal, juice, milk. milk.

LUNCH Hot dogs with chili sauce, chips, raw LUNCH BBQ pork on a bun, baked beans, veggies OR beef taco salad. potato salad OR tuna salad.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST Tastries, cereal, juice, milk.

Breakfast bites, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH LUNCH Chicken patty, smile fries OR ham Tacos, assorted toppings, corn OR turkey salad. salad.

BREAKFAST K-6 Pop•Tart, 7-12 scones, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Pizza, raw veggies, dip, cottage cheese OR chicken strip salad.

LUNCH Chicken fajitas with fixings, rice, steamed broccoli, mandarin oranges.

LUNCH Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, pears.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, oven potatoes, baked beans, strawberry shortcake.

LUNCH Lasagna, garlic toast, corn, pineapple.

LUNCH Cheese pizza, lettuce salad, green beans, peaches.

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/egg muffin.

LUNCH Mozzarella pizza dippers, dipping sauce, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 712.

BREAKFAST Cereal/pancakes.

LUNCH Spaghetti hotdish, hot buns, peas, fruit sauce. Alt.: Turkey wrap, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/donut.

LUNCH Build your own sub, potato chips, corn, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/waffles.

LUNCH Taco salad, tortilla chips, winter mix, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Chicken noodle or tomato soup, grilled cheese, fresh veggies, fresh fruit. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with juice and milk.

LUNCH Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, lettuce salad, steamed corn, peaches. Alt.: Nuggets.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Lasagna, garlic bread, lettuce, peas, pears. Alt.: Sweet/sour chicken with rice.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with juice and milk.

LUNCH Turkey and cheese, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, beans, applesauce. Alt.: Pita pocket.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks, juice and milk.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, pretzel, broccoli, baby carrots, mixed fruit. Alt.: Baked potato/ham/cheese/broccoli.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with juice and milk.

LUNCH Pizza, whole-kernel corn, salad, pineapple tidbits. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks.

LUNCH California burger, bun, french fries, corn, pears.

BREAKFAST Egg and cheese muffin.

LUNCH Chicken stir fry, steamed rice, carrots, pineapple.

BREAKFAST Waffles and sausage.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, green beans, applesauce.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet, potato, toast.

LUNCH Taco salad, fixings, peas, peaches, cinnamon roll.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Cheese dogs meat w/toppings, baked Pizza dippers, sauce, broccoli, chips, cinnamon fresh fruit, bananaapplesauce pudding. baked beans. Alt.: Veggie beef barley, turkey sandwich.

UNITY

BREAKFAST Cook’s choice.

LUNCH Barbecues and hash browns.

BREAKFAST Oatmeal and toast.

LUNCH Popcorn chicken and rice.

WEBSTER

LUNCH Hot dog, bun, baked beans, potatoes, pears, banana.

LUNCH Country breakfast, hash browns, mandarin oranges, fruit cocktail.

GRANTSBURG

Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

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Pancakes.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Spaghetti, bread sticks and green beans.

LUNCH Cheddarwurst, bun, baked beans OR chicken a la king over biscuits, peas, cinnamon applesauce, pears.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Cook’s choice.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, chips, peaches, fruit mix.

Muffins.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Fish sandwich and tater tots.

LUNCH The Max pizza dippers, marinara sauce, salad, fresh fruit.

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CHURCH NEWS What's keeping us from our inheritance?

Do numbers matter … to God?

Sally Bair Eternal

Easter church schedules set Yellow Lake Lutheran Church DANBURY – Yellow Lake Lutheran Church has announced its Easter schedule. Good Friday services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Easter Sunday services are at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a .m. – submitted ••• East Balsam Baptist Church BALSAM LAKE - Lenten services are being held through April 1 on Wednesday evenings.

Join us for a potluck supper at 6 p.m. and a brief service at 7 p.m. when the congregation gathers in fellowship with others and through prayer.

Holy Week brings the church to Maundy Thursday where it observes the Last Supper at a 7 p.m. service.

Good Friday when they recognize the day Christ died with 7 p.m. services at East Balsam Baptist Church.

The Palm Sunday service will be on April 5, and Easter, April 12. Both services will be at 9:30 a.m. The Easter Cantata is April 19, at 7 p.m. Join everyone at East Balsam Baptist Church where the ecumenical choir will sing the praises of the Lord. – submitted •••

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Public invited to “The Thorn” Easter drama ST. PAUL. Minn. - Plan now to attend the incredible Easter production of “The Thorn” at North Heights Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minn., on April 4.

“The Thorn” is the amazing Easter story, told by the disciple, John. Following in the tradition of “The Passion Play,” North Heights brings you this stage production. It is a real, relevant, and realistic portrayal of what happened to Jesus. This story is a behind-the-scenes look at the greatest supernatural battle between darkness and light. “The Thorn” portrays the spiritual significance of the crown of thorns Jesus was forced to wear and his deep love that compelled him to lay down

his life for us.

The kids will love it as “The Thorn” is performed complete with animals including: bunnies, baby chicks, a goat, a donkey, a camel, sheep and more. There is a large variety of animals to see during the popular marketplace scene.

Transportation will be by coach bus from Frederic Free Church on Saturday, April 4, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are group discounted at $15 each. Call Bonnie at the Frederic Free Church at 327-8767 to purchase tickets or for more information. - submitted

Trip to Holy Land focus of presentation BALSAM LAKE - Bishop Duane Pederson from the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin will be at Faith Lutheran Church, CTH I and Mill Street, Balsam Lake, Tuesday evening, March 24, at 6:30 p.m., to share highlights and experiences of his recent trip this year to the Holy Land.

In Loving Memory of Frank Svoboda,

who passed away Feb. 23, 2004 &

Agnes Svoboda,

who passed away April 10, 1988.

The loss is something no one can explain, It’s hard sometimes to even say your name, Without a tear or a breaking heart, It’s even hard to accept we’re apart.

The days go on as they must, And in God we put our trust, That He will keep you happy and safe, Until again we see your face.

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Back in the 1950s my mother and her three sisters received a small inheritance from a spinster aunt. My mother used the money to buy a piece of land. When she died, the land went to us children.

Inheritances are nice surprises.

Like some unexpected Christmas gifts, they bring opportunities previously only dreamed of. But not all heirs receive their inheritances.

Some heirs are absent or impossi- Perspectives ble to trace. Others miss out because someone contests the will. Still others refuse their inheritance out of anger or stubbornness or because they simply don’t want the gift.

The Israelites had an inheritance from God—a land flowing with milk and honey. Some perished while wandering in the desert due to their unbelief and complaining. Although they saw the wealth in the new land, they failed to enter because they feared the giants who lived there. Later, two tribes, Reuben and Gad, decided they’d rather not cross over the Jordan River and receive their inheritance. They loved the land they already stood on.

After helping their brothers conquer the Promised Land, the tribes of Reuben and Gad returned to the land they had chosen. Content with what looked good and seemed good to their eyes, they had chosen second best, based only on personal gain. Later they met with many troubles because of their poor choices.

We Christians have a spiritual inheritance from Christ Jesus. We have the promise of spending eternity with him in heaven as well as the promise of his blessings while on earth. Accepting God’s Word as true and believing his promises will prevent us from wandering in discontent like the Israelites did and will fill us with the love, joy and peace God means us to have.

We shouldn’t want anything to keep us from receiving our inheritance in Christ. Not an addiction, not fear of the unknown, not unforgiveness for a wrong done to us years ago. And especially not unbelief in God’s promises for healing and provision.

God wants his people today to be like the Israelites who finally did enter the Promised Land, who believed God would give them victory over their enemies, and therefore who enjoyed his rich blessings.

“The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell in it forever.” (Psalm 37:29) Lord, reveal to us exactly how we can receive your promised inheritance so we can become holy and righteous members of your kingdom, full of the love, joy and peace that you alone can give. In Jesus’ name, amen.

(Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com)

We live in a very analytical society that is concerned with the constant association of numbers and success. Businesses mull over sales quotas and production numbers like cows ruminate cud. When our elected officials talk about the budget, we want to know the numbers. Even in matters of opinion, we want to know what the polls say. There was even a television show called “NUMB3RS” in which a mathematician uses equations to solve crimes. Our general philosophy seems to be, “If the numbers are up, life is good. If the numbers are down, then something’s got to change!”

Numbers also play a role in the Scriptures. The number 40, for example, occurs several times. There were 40 days and nights of rain in the flood (Genesis 7:4, 12). Moses was on Mount Sinai for 40 days and nights (Exodus 24:18). Jesus fasted for the same period of time (Matthew 4:2), and there are many other examples.

There were also certain specific times in which God was directly concerned with numbers. One such instance was when the children of Israel were coming out of the land of Egypt. The book of Numbers begins with this statement, “Take ye the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, after their families, by the house of their fathers, with the number of their names, every male by their polls; From twenty years old and upward, all that are able to go forth to war in Israel: thou and Aaron shall number them by their armies.” Exodus 30:12 tells us that at least one reason for this was so each man could pay a ransom for his redemption out of Egypt. God had His reasons.

There was another time, however, when God was displeased with man’s concern for numbers. During David’s reign, he commanded Joab to number the people (2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles 21).

While God never states a specific reason as to why He is displeased, even Joab seems to know; he tells David that God would ensure that Israel was multiplied (2 Samuel 24:3; 1 Chronicles 21:3). From Joab’s counsel, as well as from a comment in 1 Chronicles 27:23, it appears that David’s desire was to trust in the numbers instead of trusting in God. After the census

was completed, David acknowledged his sin, but the children of Israel were punished with a plague; 70,000 died as a result of David’s lack of faith.

Where do we place our faith?

God doesn’t play by the numbers, why should we? With Gideon he took a mere 300 men and destroyed an army of thousands. God populated the world by just two people and then repopulated it again with eight.

What if we judged Noah’s record? He failed to keep pace with the population gain of the Preacher’s entire world – not just for a few short years, but for 100! Yet, when all was said and done, he and his family were the population!

Unfortunately, we’ve begun to trust in numbers instead of trusting in God. Whether we’re talking about the size of a church congregation or the size of our bank account, when we place our trust in the numbers, aren’t we guilty of the same sin as David? If we find that we are, then we need to repent and change our ways. Regardless of what the numbers say, our job as Christians is to put our faith in God, because after all is said and done, it is God who gives the increase (1 Corinthians 3:7; Colossians 2:19). God doesn’t need us to understand why we haven’t kept up in areas where we think we should. What God demands is that we stay faithful to Him, no matter what (Revelation 2:10). (Adapted from an article by Kevin Cauley) If readers have questions you would like answered in this weekly column or simply wish to know more about the Church of Christ, we would like to invite you to call 715-866-7157, visit our Web site at www.burnettcountycofc.com or stop by the church building at 7425 West Birch Street in Webster. Sunday Bible class begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. We also meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Office hours are Tuesdays through Fridays, 9 a.m. - noon.

Invitations have been sent to area churches. Please join them also for coffee. This program can be viewed Monday, March 30, at 7 p.m., on Lakeland Cable Access Channel 3. – submitted

Brunch topic is Hats Off to Spring SIREN - Wear a hat or try on one of Sharon Marz’s at Hats Off to Spring, a brunch sponsored by the women of Siren Assembly of God. The event celebrates the end of a long winter with fun, fellowship and food. It will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, in the fellowship hall of Siren Assembly Church.

The women of the community are invited to hear Carol Ahlquist speak and Carolyn Marquardt give tips for gardening—and wear one of the hats from Marz’s large collection.

Ahlquist is the director of nursing at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg and the praise and worship leader at Grace Baptist Church. She is the mother of three adult children and four grandchildren.

Marquardt, a Master Gardener, is co-director of women’s ministry, with Cheryl Anderson, at Siren Assembly. She has five adult children, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

A brunch will be served, provided by Emily’s Luncheon in Webster. A freewill offering will be taken for the event.

Call Cheryl Anderson at 463-3624 for further information and reservations. - with submitted information

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Florence Marie Rasmussen

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doors and participating in activities as camping, canoeing, fishing and traveling. She attended many of her grandchildren’s concerts and sporting events. She loved to watch the birds from her kitchen window and was a serious football fan.

She is survived by two sons, Carl (Lea), Robert (Karla); and a daughter, Patricia (Lawrence) Griffin; seven grandchildren, Andrea, Deanna and Rebecca Rasmussen, Michael Rasmussen, Ryan Griffin, Dale (Tim) Erlandson and Katie Griffin. She is also survived by her three sisters, Margaret, Josephine and Marie; and by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; a son, Anthony; her parents, Vittoria and Francesco Patti; brothers Santo and Anthony; and sisters, Vincenzia, Jenny, Rose and Francis.

Memorial services for Florence will be held at 11 a.m.

Friday, March 27, 2009, at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home with Monsignor Edmund Klimek officiating. Family and friends may call one hour prior to the time of services at the funeral home. Private burial will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.lenmarkfh.com.

Eunice A. Faurot, 96, died March 13, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Croix Falls.

She was born in Osceola on April 8, 1912, to Herbert and Nettie (Godfrey) Steinke. Eunice was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Osceola. She graduated from Osceola High School in 1929. On Feb. 13, 1930, she married LeRoy (Dee) Faurot. She worked for a short time at Munsingwear and Jeannette Frocks in St. Croix Falls. Eunice joined the First Presbyterian Church in St. Croix Falls in 1955.

She sewed for family and friends for many years, including beautiful quilts and crafts. For over 20 years she read books weekly to the residents of the Good Samaritan Center.

She entered the Good Samaritan Center on July 9, 2008, with congestive heart failure.

She is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Pochebut; grandchildren, Linda (Ed) Borkenhagen, Jean (Tom) Fugate and Steven Faurot; great-grandchildren, Brian Borkenhagen (Heidi Murken), Mike (Lynn) Borkenhagen, Rob Fugate and Joe Fugate; her sister-in-law, Harriet Peterson and many dear family members and friends.

Eunice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dee; son, Richard; son-in-law, Michael; grandson, Lee; and two sisters and two brothers.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 23, at 11 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in St. Croix Falls with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to First Presbyterian Church of St. Croix Falls or Inter-Faith Caregivers of Balsam Lake.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Wanda L. Pratt Wanda L. Pratt, 71, resident of St. Croix Falls, formerly of Frederic, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Croix Falls.

Wanda was born on Oct. 24, 1937, to Mary and Louis Fredericks in Minneapolis, Minn.

She is survived by her husband, Lyle; children, Connie McClay (Chip Kniffin), Cindy Briese and Tracy (Robin) Pratt; eight grandchildren, Shann and Chad McClay, Lyle and Jessica Whatley, Ian, Jackson, Mitchell and Megan Pratt; and great-grandson, Brett McClay.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Rick.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, March 14, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Frederic with the Rev. Freddie Kirk officiating. Music was provided by organist Betty Amundson and soloist Karin Johnson.

Private burial will take place later in the spring at the Lorain Cemetery.

The Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic was entrusted with arrangements.

Lawrence M. Mandalke Lawrence M. Mandalke, 60, died March 10, 2009.

Private family services are to be held.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Florence Marie Rasmussen, 89, died March 10, 2009, in Eau Claire, at Care Partners Assisted Living.

She was born Nov. 26, 1919, in Milwaukee, to Vittoria and Francesco Patti, the seventh of 10 children.

Florence grew up in and went to school in Milwaukee. After high school she attended the Milwaukee Area Technical College taking business courses. She met Eugene Rasmussen while attending school there before World War II. They were married in 1941. She went to California with Gene while he was in Army Air Cadet training. After Gene was sent overseas, Florence returned home to Milwaukee and worked for Express Freight Lines. It was during this time that Gene’s airplane was shot down over Germany and she became the wife of a prisoner of war.

After the war, she moved with Gene to Clam Falls, and resided there for over 20 years. She was active in the American Legion auxiliary and in the Mound Homemakers group. In the late 1950s, she began working outside the home, first at the Luck yo-yo factory and later at Fabri-Tech in Amery, WI. In 1968, she moved to Osceola, and in 1974, to Scandia, Minn. In 2003, she moved to St. Francis Apartments in Eau Claire.

Florence enjoyed her family and enjoyed being out-

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OBITUARIES Stanley Edward Huber

Melissa Kaye Martinson

Tina Marie Lowe

Stanley Edward Huber, 85, Prescott, died March 10, 2009, surrounded by his family for many days prior to his passing at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Prescott.

Stan was born to Arthur and Helen (Schmidt) Huber on Oct. 15, 1923, in Ellsworth. On June 11, 1948, he married Joyce Meier of Prescott at St. John’s United Church of Christ, and continued to be members there all of their lives.

In their 60-1/2 years together, Stan and Joyce were blessed with six children; two daughters and four sons: JoAnne (Jeff) Kittleson of Frederic, Ken (Jan) of Cottage Grove, Minn., Jerry (Trisha) of Prescott, Dan (Cheryl) of Prescott, Mike (Toni) of Siren and Kim (Bob) Zahradke of Prescott. They have 14 grandchildren, David, Kevin, Nicole and Nathan Kittleson, Brad and Jennifer Huber, Ali (Ryan) Beierman, Matt (Emily) and Chris Huber, Tiffani and Josh Huber, Ryan Simones, Nick and Brittani Johnson; six great-grandchildren, Michael Turly, Kaylee Kittleson, Katie, Hailey and Johnathan Kittleson and Tyler Diesterhaft with the seventh greatgrandchildren due in May. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lorin and DeWayne.

Stan was a dairy farmer who milked 40-plus cows and farmed 160 acres east of Prescott, which has been the family farm since 1853. He strongly believed in preservation of the land. For many years, Stan served on the St. John’s United Church of Christ council, sold Funk’s Seed Corn and was very active in the National Farmer’s Organization. After retiring from farming, Stan enjoyed driving truck for the Hastings Star Gazette and delivering the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Buyer’s Guide and Tradewinds newspapers.

Stan’s greatest love was his wife and family, but he also loved John Deere tractors, auctions, deer hunting, fishing, his Model A cars, and a game of Euchre along with a cold beer.

Funeral service was held Friday, March 13, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Prescott with Pastor Matt Schneider-Adams officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Stan’s nine grandsons as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family, which they will designate at a later time.

The Hill Funeral Home of Prescott was assisting the family with arrangements.

Melissa Kaye Martinson, 30, of Lindstrom, Minn., died Tuesday, March 10, 2009.

She was born on Nov. 24, 1978, to Donald and Juli Martinson, in St. Paul, Minn.

She adored her church family at Maranatha. She was involved in everything at church. It was her home away from home. She liked nothing more then to write poetry and to witness to others.

She was preceded in death by her father, Don, in August 2006.

She is survived by her son, Brennan Martinson; her mother, Juli Martinson; brother, Scott (Carla) Martinson; godchild, Mariska Martinson; and nephew, Eli Martinson.

The Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Forest Lake, Minn., held at celebration of her life on Friday, March 13, with Pastor Mike Haseltine officiating.

Music was provided by Pastor Bob Headley and a choir of her friends at Maranatha. Her son, Brennan, read one of her many poems.

Tina Marie Lowe, 34, Luck, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Tina was born on July 26, 1974, in Amery, to Bruce and Leona (Chigac) Lowe.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lawrence and Florence Chicag, Jeanette Lowe and Wilbert Merrill; parents, Bruce and Leona Lowe; and her infant daughter, Natasha Florence Coon-Lowe.

Tina leaves to celebrate her memory, sister, Marsha Lowe of Luck; brothers, Kelly Lowe and Matthew Coon of Luck; nephews, Brett and Jeremy Littlepipe, Dante Wyatt Baker and Kelly Lowe Jr.; niece, Destiny Lowe; aunts and uncles, Jerry (Susan) Lowe, Marion (Ron) Benjamin, Marlene Merrill, Frank Merrill, Phoebe Merrill, Brenda Moose and Isabelle Hart; and many cousins.

Services were held at the Round Lake Community Center in Round Lake, on Tuesday, March 17. Services were officiated by Lee Staples.

Visitation for Tina was held at the Round Lake Community Center in Round Lake, beginning on Monday, March 16 and continuing until the time of service on Tuesday.

Tina was laid to rest next to her daughter, Natasha, at the Georgetown Township Cemetery following the services.

Casket bearers were Travis Lowe, Mitchell Fowler, Danny Bugg, Emery Skinaway, Steve Miller and William Merrill.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with arrangements.

Ardyce M. Haworth Ardyce M. Haworth, 78, died Sunday, March 15, 2009.

She was born to Albert and Ida Bengston. She married Clifford “Tip” Haworth on Sept. 30, 1950.

Ardyce is survived by children, Greg (Chica) Haworth, Rick (Judy) Haworth, Rhonda (Steve) Aldous and Sue (Tony) Milliron; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A private family service will be held. She will be laid to rest at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery with her husband.

The Cullen Crea Funeral Home, New Richmond, assisted the family with arrangements.

Vernon E. Hutton Vernon E. Hutton, 69, a resident of Frederic, died March 4, 2009.

Memorial services will be held Friday, March 20, at 11 a.m., at the Siren United Methodist Church. A visitation will be held prior to services from 10 – 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Northern Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

A full obituary will be published in a later edition of this paper.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Agnes H. Thorstad Agnes H. Thorstad, 95, resident of the United Pioneer Home in Luck, formerly of Frederic, died Monday, March 16, 2009.

She is survived by her children, Bruce (Ruth) Thorstad, Merilee Thorstad, and Brian (Donna) Thorstad; three grandchildren; sister, Ruby Van Dorston; and brother, Leland (Mildred) Bakken.

Funeral services will be held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Frederic, on Friday, March 20, at 2 p.m. Time for visiting with the family will be held prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. A complete obituary will follow at a later date.

Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Thelma Leone Bainbridge Thelma Leone Bainbridge died March 11, 2009, at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls. She was 92 years old.

Thelma Leone Bainbridge was born July 26, 1916, in Waukesha, to Bessie and William Klug. Thelma married Raymond Bainbridge on June 1, 1940, in Waukesha. Thelma and Raymond lived in Waukesha until 1992 when they moved to Milltown, to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Thelma loved her flower gardens, visiting with friends and a good fish fry.

She is survived by her son, Thomas (Judy) Bainbridge; daughter, Kathy (David) Zeman; daughter-inlaw, Kathy Bainbridge; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Buchholtz; and brother, Philip (Sharon) Klug.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; son, William; sister, Loretta; and brother, Horace.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 14, at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck. A gathering of family and friends began at 9:30 a.m. and continued until the time of service with Pastor Danny Wheeler officiating.

Interment was in Milltown Cemetery.

The Rowe Funeral Home of Luck was entrusted with arrangements.

Carolyn I. Axman Carolyn I. Axman, 69, died on Monday, March 9, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Carolyn was born Dec. 14, 1939, in Westbrook, Minn., to Clarence and Amanda Pulcher.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Dave) Schulz-Fuller, Leanne (Eugene) Richter, Lisa (Tim) Turek, Denise (Scott) Holley; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Eugene Pulcher; David (Judy) Pulcher; sister, Diane Nelson.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph Axman; brother, Eldon; and granddaughter, Emily.

A celebration of her life will be held at Bone Lake Lutheran Church in Luck on Saturday, March 28, at 12:30 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.

The St. Croix Valley Funeral Home and Polk County Cremation Society of St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

William C. Randt William C. Randt, 66, a resident of Siren, died March 6, 2009, at his home.

William was born on April 1, 1942, in Chicago, Ill. William owned and operated a painting company in Arizona for a number of years. He was a retired janitor from Northern Manufacturing. He enjoyed hunting and racing stock cars.

William was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Ralph.

William is survived by his children, William (Julie) Randt; and Joni Randt; and grandchildren, Billy and Bradley.

Graveside services were held Friday, March 13, at Oak Grove Cemetery with Pastor Steve Ward officiating.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Donald Robert Kagigebi Donald R. Kagigebi, “Baagwejinin,” Webster, died March 11, 2009, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Donald resided in Webster with his wife, Alyce.

Don was born and raised on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation and was a member of the Midewin. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era from 1962-1966 as airman first class. Donald retired from Horton Manufacturing in Webster where he worked as a machinist for 33 years.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Susan (Ford) and Charles Kagigebi Sr.; brothers, John and Charles; infant brother, Richard; and nephew, Douglas.

Don is survived by his wife, Alyce; stepson, Kurt; and many nieces and nephews. Don will be remembered for his easy going personality and kindness towards others.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 16, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, with Clifford “Skip” Churchill officiating. Interment followed at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner where full military rites were presented. Casket bearers were Jeff LaBatte, Richard Scharpe, Melvin White, Carl Chalepah, Steve Quaderer and Terry Creed. Honorary casket bearers were Douglas Kagigebi Jr., Robert Kagigebi, Joshua Kagigebi and Darren Kagigebi.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Barbara E. Hall Barbara E. Hall, 72, Milltown, died Thursday, March 12, 2009, at the Willow Ridge Care Center in Amery.

Barbara was born on Aug. 23, 1936, in St. Paul, Minn., to Frank and Mary Deshler.

Private family services will be held for Barbara. She will be laid to rest next to her husband, Harry Hall, at the Milltown Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Dennis Hall, David Hall, Deann Hall, Darel Hall, Dale Hall and Holly Hall.

Honorary casket bearer will be Richard Hall.

Barbara leaves to celebrate her memory, children: Debra (Glenn) Anderson, Dennis (Lynda) Hall, David Hall, Richard (Holly) Hall, Deann Hall, Darel (Jaime) Hall, Dale (Krista) Hall; 22 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; brothers; sisters; nieces; nephews and other loving family and friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Deshler; husband, Harry Hall; sister, Margie Tennis; and brother, Jim Deshler.

Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with arrangements.

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Church Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

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

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastors Julie Brenden & Nanette Hagen Hinck Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E.; Mark E. Hall, Pastor Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9 a.m. Prayer & Praise Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m. Worship Service

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 483-1357 and 755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

NEW WINE MINISTRIES - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, 715-220-5920 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Saturday 6 p.m., 24/7 Service

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. Pastor John Clasen; Pastoral Serv. 349-5280 Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

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

Pastor Mark Richardson & Pastor Rob Lubben 1947 110th Ave., Dresser, 715-755-2562 Sun. Contemp. Wor. 8:15 a.m.; Folk & Gospel Wor., Adult Ed & Sun. Schl. 9:30; Trad. Wor. 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; 472-8153, Office/Kit. - 472-2535 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m.; Fellowship 10 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during school year; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday 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 Arthur Bruning, 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 Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastors Julie Brenden & Nanette Hagen Hinck; 648-5323 or 648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:15 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Pastor John Siedschlag, Phone 866-5406; Church Phone 866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m; Sun. Wors. - 10 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 E-mail: peace@centurytel.net Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Bob Sinclair Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:40 a.m.; Confirmation Wed. 6 p.m.; HS Youth Wed. 6 p.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.; Sun. School - 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.

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791Roger Pittman, Pastor Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 10 a.m.

Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

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

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - GRANTSBURG Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

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

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

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.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

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

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

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.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST

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

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

ASSEMBLY

Pastor Marty Nolet Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Pastor Bruce Stunkard Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

ASSEMBLY

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 857-5580, Parsonage 822-3001, TR Office - 822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Pastor John Siedschlag Home 715-866-5405; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN Hwy. 70 East, 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 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School (ages 4 thru 12th grade), Fellowship, Adult Bible Class at 9:15 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Worship - 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship after service.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastor Ray Reinholtzen, Douglas Olson and Roger Kampstra Services begin at 9:30 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.

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

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. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 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 Praise Time 8 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:20 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

EVANGELICAL

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

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.

FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH

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 BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl.-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Interim Pastor, 715-483-9464 Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 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

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

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.

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Wor. 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

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

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

Pastor David Almlie, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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.

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.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 Mtg. @ Osceola Elementary School Sun. Service - 9:45 a.m.

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor Sun.: 8:15 a.m. Adult Sun. Schl.; 8:30 a.m.

Sun. Schl. for Pre-K to Sr. High; 10 a.m.

Morning Worship.

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 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.

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.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Minister Garret Derouin, 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 WOODLAND WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Jack Martiny 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morn. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

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

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 327-4436 Early Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

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

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.

EVANGELICAL

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod)

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

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

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sun. School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

Pastor Kevin Millen Associate Pastor Jim Carmon Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

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.

1614 CTH, North Luck; Mark E. Hall, Pastor Office Phone 472-2605 Dial-A-Devotion 472-2345 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

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

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Phone 327-4340, 327-8384, 327-8090 Pastor David Almlie Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

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

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Wor. - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod)

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 646-2357 Mel Rau, Pastor Sunday Worship & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:40 a.m.

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

PRESBYTERIAN

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Alan J. Hagstrom, 715-294-3195 Adult Class - 9 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Wor. 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. School 9:15 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

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

PRESBYTERIAN

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. Schl. for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

FULL GOSPEL

231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

CHRISTIAN CENTER EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Morn. Wor. 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN Fr. Robert McMeekin, pastor 715-220-5111/hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Lori Ward, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COM\MUNITY

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Reverend R.A. Luebke 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.

MERCY FELLOWSHIP

26390 Lakeland Ave., Webster (Hwy. 35 across from Wayne’s Foods & DNR) Pastor Doug Quenzer, 715-866-7006 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY

Pastor Timothy Barnes Sat. 7 p.m. prayer; Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Sun. Schl. 8:45 a.m.; Adult Class 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Asst. Pastor Ken Janes Sun. School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

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ADVENTIST

MARCH 18, 2009 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 25

CHURCH NEWS Manipulative children are driven to be their own boss

der and madder every time he has to settle us down. Then you’ll hear his cuss words. Just wait and see.”

I was a bit dubious about this plan, but I did want to see the dignified Mr. Walker at his profane best. So Earl and I kept his poor father running back and forth like a yo-yo for over an hour. And as predicted, he became more intense and angry each time he returned to our bedroom. I was getting very nervous and would have called off the project, but Earl had been through it all before. He kept telling me, “It won’t be long now.”

Finally, about midnight, it happened. Mr. Walker ran out of patience. He came thundering down the hall toward our room, shaking the entire house as his feet pounded the floor. He burst through the bedroom door and leaped on Earl’s bed, flailing at the boy who was safely buried beneath three or four layers of blankets. Then from his lips came a stream of words that had seldom reached my tender ears. I was shocked, but Earl was delighted.

Even while his father was whacking the covers with his hand and screaming his profanity, Earl shouted to me from beneath the blankets, “Did ya hear lem? Huh? Didn’t I tell ya? I told ya he would say it!” It’s a wonder that Mr. Walker didn’t kill his son that night!

Q: Are children really calculating about their misbehavior? If so, I’ve not understood them at all.

DR. DOBSON: Some are; some aren’t. We’re talking here about the child who is driven to be his own boss – to take orders from no one. That kid can be very deliberate about his purposes.

I had a friend when I was a child who best typified this calculating spirit. Earl was like a military general who had deciphered the enemy code, permitting him to outmaneuver his opponents at every turn. He seemed to know every move his parents were going to make. I once spent the night with him, and after we were tucked into our own twin beds, he gave me an astounding description of his father’s temper.

Earl said, “When my dad gets very angry, he uses some really bad words that will amaze you.” He gave me three or four startling examples of things his dad would say.

I replied, “I don’t believe it!”

Mr. Walker was a very tall, reserved man who seemed to have it all together. I just couldn’t conceive of his saying the words Earl had quoted.

“Want me to prove it to you?” said Earl mischievously. “All we have to do is keep on laughing and talking instead of going to sleep. My dad will come and tell us to be quiet over and over, and he’ll get mad-

Dr. James

Dobson Focus on the Family

I lay awake in the dark thinking about what had happened and made up my mind never to let a child manipulate me like that when I grew up. Don’t you see how important disciplinary techniques are to a boy’s or girl’s respect for parents? When a 45-lb. bundle of trouble can deliberately reduce his or her powerful mother or father to a trembling, snarling mass of frustrations, something changes in their relationship.

Something precious is lost. The child develops an attitude of contempt that is certain to erupt during the stormy adolescent years to come. I sincerely wish every adult understood that simple characteristic of human nature.

••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 (www.family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.

COPYRIGHT 2009 JAMES DOBSON INC., DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; 816-5817500.

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Pilgrim Lutheran Church Frederic

Spaghetti supper camp fundraiser at Bone Lake Lutheran RURAL LUCK - Youth of Bone Lake Lutheran Church and their parents will roll up their sleeves to serve spaghetti supper on Sunday, March 29, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

This will be the fourth year the camp team is organizing special fundraisers to help offset the cost to attend Luther Point Bible Camp in Grantsburg during the summer. Forty-seven youth are registered to attend a variety of camps at Luther Point such as day-at-camp, outpost camping, confirmation camp and canoe trips.

Families will volunteer at two upcoming events to raise funds for camp. The spaghetti supper on March 29 is a freewill offering, and will include spaghetti and sauce, salad, garlic bread, beverage and dessert. As one

of the camp team members, Jessica Sund, notices that “The fellowship hall will be typically buzzing with activity and laughter for the whole evening. It’s always great to see how much our community supports projects which benefit our kids.”

In addition to the supper, raffle tickets will be sold to raise funds. The prizes are donated by Bone Lake Lutheran members. They are: pedicure and product at Nails by Cathi Mellon, indoor plant stand made by Wayne Shirley, cutting board and trivets made by Marvin Sorenson, two separate afghans made by Mary Schilling, quilt sewn by the Bone Lake Quilters, a free week of camp at Luther Point Bible Camp valued at $365 and a black walnut hope chest crafted by Scott

Roberts. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The drawing will be held at the annual Spring Fling Sale.

The Spring Fling Sale is the final scheduled event to raise funds for camp. It will be on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bone Lake Lutheran Church.

This combination of garage sale/craft sale/baked goods/lunch has been popular in past years, because it is usually one of the first spring sales in the area.

Church and community members are encouraged to donate items for the sale.

Bone Lake Lutheran is located five miles east of Luck on Hwy. 48, then one-half mile south on CTH I. If you have any questions about the events above, please call the church office at 715-472-2535. - submitted

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

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

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

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

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

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

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

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.

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

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475

MEDICINE SHOPPE 110 Oak Street Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4208 Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 Not Open On Saturday Duane Lindh

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 and Bacon Cured and 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

WEBSTER CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES Complete Lumber & Building Supplies Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC. Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SIREN

CUSHING

OLSEN & SON

CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY

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

ALPHA BASS LAKE LUMBER

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

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP 1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis.

Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

WILD RIVER FLAGS

By Willits Jerry & Pat Willits, Owners We sell flags, banners, wind socks, pennants, flag poles & accessories.

Installations Available 2815 285th Ave. • Sterling Township 715-488-2729

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME

Churches 2/09

FREDERIC

Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service Cold Weather Starts Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days 715-866-8364 Eves.

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

SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $2,990.00—Convert your LOGS TO VALUABLE LUMBER with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. norwoodsawmills.com/300n.

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FOR SALE - PETS

A.K.C. PUPS: Bassets, Beagles, Cockers, Labradors, Lhasa Apsos, Pomeranians, Schipperkes, Schnauzers, Springers. Terriers: Cairn, Rat, Scottie, Westie, Wire Fox. Gerald Schulz (920)526-3512. (CNOW)

LAND FOR SALE

MENOMONIE WATERFRONT ONLY $59,950! Scenic lot with 246’ frontage on the Red Cedar River and easy boating access into Lake Menomin. Price reduced! www.NaterraLand. com/Spooner 1-800-5481074 (CNOW)

MISCELLANEOUS

FREE SEEDLING OFFER! Hardwoods, Bushes, Apple & Nut Trees, conifers, Seedlings & Transplants from HAYWARD WISCONSIN for windbreaks, privacy & wildlife. FREE Brochure! www.chiefrivernursery.com 800-367-9254. (CNOW)

VACATION AND TRAVEL

UP TOWN RV, BIRCHWOOD, WI. Village water, sewer, cable, 50 amp. ATVr’s enjoy nearby Tuscobia Trail, fishing, golfing, shopping, 10% OFF rates: www.uptownrv.com.

715651-2961 TELL YOUR RV FRIENDS! (CNOW)

Thank You

I would like to thank the two men who stopped by the scene of my roll-over during the storm 3/10 on Hwy. 70, who helped me out of the pickup.

Thank you also to Chris Sybers, Josh Henry and the ambulance crew on 5101 for their assistance.

Tom Haines, Siren

Dr. Daniel C. Satterlund Hours: Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Phone (715) 472-2121

715-866-4700

www.stcroixeye.com

Mon.-Fri. • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home Webster, Wisconsin

“Distinctive Funeral Service”

Leader

Box 313 Luck, Wis. 54853 Phone

715-472-2502

NEW YORK LIFE

SHOWS AND SHOW TIMES

LICENSED CHILD CARE IN CENTURIA

has immediate openings for ages 2 and up. Also enrolling for summer care.

Coreen,

INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION • Frederic, 715-327-4236 • Siren, 715-349-2560

March 20 - March 26

SHOWS AND SHOW TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

DUPLICITY

(PG-13) Fri.: 4:30, 6:50, 9:10; Sat. - Sun. 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:10; Mon. - Thur.: 4:30, 6:50

I LOVE YOU MAN (R)

Fri.: 5:15, 7:15, 9:15; Sat. - Sun. 2:15, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15; Mon. - Thur.: 5:15, 7:15

KNOWING

(PG-13) Fri.: 4:30, 6:45, 9:00; Sat. - Sun. 2:00, 4:30, 6:45, 9:00; Mon. - Thur.: 4:30, 6:45

THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT (R)

715-646-9383 479791 18-20d,wp 29-31Lp

Fri.: 5:10, 7:15, 9:20; Sat. - Sun.: 2:20, 5:10, 7:15, 9:20; Mon. - Thur.: 5:10, 7:15

RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN (PG)

R se Garden GIFTS, FLORAL & GREENHOUSE 308 Wis. Ave. S Frederic, Wis.

715-327-4281 1-800-676-4281

• Fresh Flowers & Plants • Gifts • Complete Weddings • Flowers • Tuxedo Rental • Invitations • Linen Rental • Spring Garden Center “The Professional Florist with the Personal Touch”

Fri.: 5:05, 7:05, 9:05; Sat. - Sun.: 2:30, 5:05, 7:05, 9:05; Mon. - Thur.: 5:05, 7:05

GRAN TORINO (R)

Fri.: 4:50, 7:00, 9:10; Sat. - Sun.: 2:10, 4:50, 7:00, 9:10; Mon. - Thur.: 4:50, 7:00

TAKEN

(PG-13) Fri.: 5:15, 7:15, 9:15; Sat. - Sun.: 2:15, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15; Mon. - Thur.: 5:15, 7:15

MISS MARCH

• Shell Lake, 715-468-2314 • St. Croix Falls 715-483-9008

Visit The Leader’s Web Site:

www.the-leader.net

(R) Fri.: 5:00; Sat. - Sun.: 2:00, 5:00; Mon. - Thur.: 5:00

WATCHMEN (R) Daily: 6:45

AT THE LODGE 24226 1st Ave. No. Siren, WI Local Movie Line 715-349-8888 Timbers1@starwire.net SHOW TIMES FOR FRI., MARCH 20 THRU THURS., MARCH 26

• WEDDING BOUQUETS • FUNERAL DESIGNS • CUT FLOWERS • GIFTS • BALLOONS • BEDDING PLANTS • POTTED PLANTS • TUXEDO RENTAL BY SAVVI • ANTLER KING PRODUCTS Hwy. 35 & “FF,” Webster Flowers Phoned Anywhere

HACKER’S LANES 413 Wis. Ave. S., Box 45, Frederic, WI 54837 Phone: 715-327-9969 • Fax: 715-327-8535 E-mail: 10pin@centurytel.net

Happy Spring To All! We know money is tight right now and we also know you may have a Wedding or other Special Event coming up in the near future.

Let us help you celebrate these possibly once-in-a-lifetime occasions by easing the financial sting that can be incurred.

We can fill your needs for your Wedding Reception or other special occasion. Our hall is also available for your Wedding Dance only. We still have dates open for 2009. We promise reasonable pricing, great food and friendly service!

Heat Wave? Ice Thinning?

I LOVE YOU MAN Rated R, 105 Minutes.

Fri. - Sun.: 1:10, 3:35, 6:10 & 8:30 p.m.

Mon. - Thurs.: 5:00 & 7:15 p.m.

FIRED UP

Rated PG-13, 99 Minutes.

Fri. - Sun.: 3:45 & 9:00 p.m.

Mon. - Thurs.: 7:30 p.m.

VALKYRIE

Rated PG-13, 120 Minutes.

Fri. - Sun.: 1:10 & 6:00 p.m.; Mon. - Thurs.: 5:05 p.m.

NEW IN TOWN

Rated PG-13, 96 Minutes.

Fri. - Sun.: 3:45 & 9:00 p.m.; Mon. - Thurs.: 7:30 p.m.

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

Rated R, 121 Minutes.

Fri. - Sun.: 1:00 & 6:00 p.m.; Mon. - Thurs.: 5:05 p.m.

All shows and show times before 6 p.m. $5.00.

Shows and show times subject to change. Visit us on our Web site: www.timberstheatres.com

Let’s Thrive.®

Cris A. Moore, FICF, FIC Senior Financial Consultant

Joel L. Morgan, FIC

Assistant Financial Associate 201 Main St. S. Luck, WI 54853

715-472-8107 office 1-800-500-2936 toll-free 200700115 12/08

Frederic Birch St. Elementary School Friday & Saturday, March 20 & 21 7:30 p.m. $5 Adults; $3 Children 3 - 18 480590 30L Ann Fawver, 715-327-4868

KNOWING

Call 715-866-7261

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Rated PG-13, 122 Minutes.

Fri. - Sun.: 1:00, 3:35, 6:10 & 8:40 p.m.

Mon. - Thurs.: 5:00 & 7:30 p.m.

Daily: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

AUSTIN LAKE GREENHOUSE & FLOWER SHOP

Script by Ben Ratkowski Designed by Deborah Nelson Pick Music by Daniel Stock

Give us a call or stop in - we have a free brochure to answer your questions.

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• Commercial Printing • Office Supplies • Daily UPS Pickup • Fax & Copy Service See us for all your printing needs.

PRESENTS

2179 E. Hwy. 8 Between Tractor Supply and Wal-Mart www.evergreen-entertainment.com

480489

SEE US FOR ALL YOUR VISION CARE NEEDS. Exams, Glasses & Contacts, Foreign Body Removal, Treatment of Eye Disease

Robert L. Nelson New York Life Insurance Company

PRAIRIE FIRE CHILDREN’S THEATRE

All Stadium/Digital 715-483-1471

Phone 715-268-2004

Eye health exams, glaucoma checks, foreign body removal, full line of street wear, safety and sport wear, contact lenses

WEBSTER EYE ASSOCIATES

ST. CROIX FALLS

OPTOMETRIST 119 Arlington Drive Amery, Wis.

304 1st St. So., Luck, Wis.

715-463-2370

Follow the Cinema 8

Dr. T.L. Christopherson

Family Eye Clinic

GRANTSBURG EYE ASSOCIATES

Hayward, Wis. 3 miles east on Hwy. B from Hayward OPEN TO PUBLIC: Fri. 5 to 9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ADMISSION: $5 - Good For All 3 Days For more information, Ray Kangas, cell 715-292-8415, toll-free 866-583-9083.

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The Big Sink

480657 30Lp

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Shannan Erickson has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week.

She is in second grade and the daughter of David and Kerrie Erickson. Shannan has two brothers, two dogs and a cat. She likes to dance and play outside. At school, Shannan often volunteers for extra challenges and brings in things on many topics to share with her classmates.

Katlyn Scanlon has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Martin and Jennifer Scanlon.

Katlyn gets her work in, takes on additional responsibilities and helps out. Katlyn is always willing to contribute in class. She is very outgoing and has a pleasant personality. Katlyn likes to swim. Her future plans are to become a singer.

Brett Williamson has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Scott and Sonja Williamson. Brett is respectful of others, a good worker and works well independently and with others. He is involved in choir, church youth group, soccer and stocks at Wayne’s Foods Plus. Brett enjoys playing soccer, riding dirt bike and motorcycle and hanging out with friends. He plans on going to UWStout for engineering.

Jonathan Michael has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade and the son of Elizabeth Michael. Jonathan is very kind, helpful, courteous and hardworking. His favorite subjects are math, reading and gym.

Jonathan enjoys watching TV, Boy Scouts, ice fishing and playing guitar.

Cody Engstrand has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Todd and Leah Engstrand. Cody is a soft-spoken young man who strives to do his best, whether in sports or academics. He is involved in football, baseball, wrestling and track. In his spare time Cody enjoys snowmobiling, four-wheeling, fishing, wakeboarding, snowboarding, hunting and playing paint ball.

Jamison Gross has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Bill and Vicki Gross. Jamison has excellent work skills, is a leader in class discussions, a mentor to his peers and respectful to teachers. He is involved in the school play and works at the school store. Jamison plays baseball and football. He enjoys playing slow-pitch and attending all the basketball games.

Jamison plans on going to college to play baseball and become a teacher.

Jack Wilmar has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in third grade and the son of Mike and Denise Wilmar. Jack’s favorite part of school is silent reading and art. He is involved in Cub Scouts, where he enjoys making his Pinewood Derby car and learning different knots. Jack learned to braid, knit and crochet when he was younger. He is collecting bracelets. Jack is a very pleasant student.

Sam Vasatka has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Judi and Mike Vasatka. Sam is a good student who works hard. He is well liked and appreciated by students and staff. During his free time Sam likes to listen to music, and he also enjoys going to concerts. His favorite classes are art, gym and choir.

Erin Mevissen has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and has a twin sister, Erica, brother, Carl, and three dogs named Rocky, Bullwinkle and Buddy. Erin is a very conscientious and motivated student. She is always enthusiastic and has a great, positive attitude. Erin is involved in band and drama. She enjoys swimming, basketball, volleyball and fishing. Erin’s favorite color is green.

Daniel Nelson has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. He is a sophomore. Daniel has perfect attendance so far this year. His hobbies are playing drums, martial arts and writing stories. Dan is active in the SOS peer helpers group at school.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Raymond Merrill has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. He is doing awesome in school. Ray uses his work time to get his work done and demonstrates excellent leadership skills. He sets a great example and helps his classmates.

Ray is always polite, respectful and responsible.

Paul Lewis has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Maureen and Gordan Lewis. Paul is an amiable student who acts as an excellent leader in the classroom. His communication skills are his greatest asset.

Paul in involved in soccer, the play, community service and weight lifting. He enjoys soccer, drama, singing playing the piano and playing video/board games.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Nick Mattson has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Paul and Tracy Mattson. Nick is a team player in and out of the classroom. He loves to read adventure books and all activities. Nick is a real treat to have in class.

Amber Petersen has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Tim and Desire Petersen. Amber has an excellent work ethic. She does her best work, is nice to everyone and always has a smile and positive attitude.

Amber’s favorite classes are art science.

She enjoys and drama/acting, art and drawing.

Amber loves animals, especially horses, playing games, canoeing and biking.

Catrina Luna has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore.

Catrina is inquisitive and likes to share her opinions. She is proud of her unique style. Her favorite subjects in school are French and government. Catrina would like to study abroad in France or attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise.

Amanda Preston has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week.

She is in first grade. Amanda is a hard worker and enjoys drawing pictures and writing. She and her mom enjoy doing girlie things, and Amanda has older brothers that take her hunting and mudding. Amanda has done an excellent job in first grade.

Lindsey Schilling has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Amy Monicken. Lindsey is a hard worker and very responsible. She always gets her work done on time. Lindsey has a great personality and lifts up the mood in both the classroom and on the court. She is involved in volleyball and basketball. Lindsey enjoys listening to music and hanging out with friends.

Anthony Otero has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Gary and Kandi Otero. Anthony works very hard in class, always finishes his work on time and participates in class. Anthony is a manager for the boys basketball team and does a great job of entertaining the crowd with his dancing. He is involved in basketball and track. Anthony enjoys running. He plans on going to college for game designing.

UNITY

Austin Donahue has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Scott and Heather Donahue. Austin is a very motivated student. He strives to do his best both academically and socially. Austin is always willing to go the extra mile and help others. He is a very responsible, capable young man.

Paige Lunsmann has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Michael and Dawn Lunsmann.

Paige does excellent work and has a positive attitude. She is respectful and very fun and outgoing. Paige is kind to others and is a joy to have in class.

Brittney Dicosimo has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. She is a junior.

Brittney is very caring and a hard worker. She has a good attitude.

Brittney enjoys hanging out with friends and spending time with her family. The greatest influence in her life is her aunt.

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MARCH

“The Big Sink,” Frederic. Guess when Fred the Fish will sink into Coon Lake. Info, call Nancy Buley at 715-327-4743.

THURSDAY/19 Amery

• Poker at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• DNR at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

Coming events

Balsam Lake

Church of the Valley, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 715-4831100.

Webster

• Diabetic Alert Day, info at Wayne’s Foods Plus and U.S. Bank, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

WEDNESDAY/25 Amery

• Conversational Spanish Club at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Frederic

• Beekeepers meeting in the community room in Justice Center, 8 p.m.

• Unity Eagles Father/Son Wrestling Challenge VI at Unity High School gym, 7 p.m.

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Siren

• Wednesday Art Night at North Wind Arts, 4:30-7 p.m. Call 715-349-8448 for more info.

Frederic

THURSDAY/26

• 500 card night at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• Frederic Lioness Club meets at the Northwoods Bakery at 5:30 p.m. for supper, 7 p.m. meeting at Sunrise Apartment’s Community Room.

Amery

• Soapmaking Class, register with Community Ed, at the senior center, 1-3 p.m.

Cushing

Luck

• Blood drive, 2-7 p.m. at the community center, for appt. call Sharron, 715-825-3733.

• American Legion & Auxiliary meeting & potluck supper for Legion birthday party at the Village Hall, 6 p.m.

Frederic

Frederic

• Spring concert, grades 1-3, 7 p.m.

• 500 card night at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• First through third grades show “Summerfest,” at the elementary school, 7 p.m.

Grantsburg

• Oak wilt workshop at Crex Meadows, 7-9 p.m., 715-463-2897.

St. Croix Falls

• Showing of 16mm film featuring Polk County schools and community activities from the 1930s-1950s at the Luck Museum, 7 p.m., 715-472-4378.

FRI. & SAT./20 & 21 • “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the elementary school, 7:30 p.m., 715-327-4868.

Grantsburg

• “Beauty and the Beast” at the high school.

Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 715-463-5156 ext. 160.

Luck

• Exercise at the senior center, 10-11 a.m.

• St. Pat’s Party at the senior center, 5:30 p.m.

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY/20 Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Luck

• Luck area ACS kickoff breakfast at Oakwood Inn, 7 a.m., 715-472-2654.

Leader reporter Gregg Westigard and his wife, Marianne, came across this forlorn boat when they visited Lake Superior this past weekend. - Photo by Gregg Westigard

St. Croix Falls

Milltown

• The Sweet Colleens in concert at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

St. Croix Falls

• Indoor craft & flea market at St. Ann’s Center, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-986-4977.

• United VFW Post 6856 fish fry, at the post, 4:30 p.m.-?.

• Bridge at the senior center, 10 a.m.

• Bingo at the senior center, 1 p.m.

SAT. & SUN./21 & 22 Rice Lake

• Rice Lake Rod & Gun Club Gun Show at the UW gym, Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

SATURDAY/21 Amery

• “Somethin’ for the Wearin’ o’ the Green!”

Readings and music celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, 7:30 p.m., at The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, 715-268-6811.

Centuria

• Spring Art & Craft Extravaganza at Fristad Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch served 11 a.m.-1 p.m., bake sale starts at 9 a.m.

Frederic

• Food & fellowship at the senior center, noon.

Cards and games after dinner.

• Ruby’s Pantry, new day, new time, at Frederic School bus garage, 8 a.m. Questions, Call Anita at 715-327-4143.

Luck

Turtle Lake

MONDAY/23 Amery

• DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids meet at Apple River Community Church at 7 p.m., 715-268-2176, 715-268-8360.

• Grief support at the senior center, 1:30 p.m.

• German Club at the senior center, 1:30 p.m.

Frederic

• Spades at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Hunter/Bow Hunter Education starts at South Fork Sporting Club. Two-week course, 6:30 p.m., 715-653-2544.

Siren

• 25th-annual Whistling Wings Ducks Unlimited Ladies Banquet at Northwoods Crossing Event Center, 5:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. program, 715-327-8049.

Spooner

• Deer Management Unit meeting and review at the Ag Research Station, 6:30 p.m., 715-4632896, 715-635-4092.

TUESDAY/24 Amery

• Habitat for Humanity monthly meeting at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 6:30 p.m.

• 500 card party at the senior center, 6:45 p.m.

Balsam Lake

• Rosalie Kittleson, History Woman of the Year, Polk County Historical Society, at the Justice Center.

• Program focusing on the formation of a farm business ownership structure to transition the farm to the next generation, at the government center. Preregister by March 20.

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-485-8600.

• Polk County H.C.E. Clutter program at the Polk County Government Center, 5:30 p.m.

Free to the public.

Hertel

• Meet and greet with Judge Kutz at Timberidge Roadhouse, 7-9 p.m.

• Author and gangster expert John Koblas to speak at the library, 2 p.m., 715-472-2770.

Siren

• Burnett County circuit court judge candidates forum at the government center, 7 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise at the senior center, 10-11 a.m.

• Blood pressure at the senior center, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Potluck at the senior center, 12:30 p.m.

• General meeting at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

FRI. & SAT./27 & 28 St. Croix Falls

• “The Wizard of Oz” at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3837, 888-887-6002 or festivaltheatre.org.

FRI. - SUN./27 - 29 Frederic

• “The Cow Tippers,” at the elementary school, Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.

Hayward

Luck

• Gun & knife show at LCO Convention Center, Fri. 5-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-292-8415, 866-583-9083.

Siren

• Bingo at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly #WI 261 meets at the senior citizens center at 5:30 p.m., 715-4722341.

• Tax aides at the village hall, 1-4 p.m.

• Burnett County Republican Party meets in Room 162 in the Government Center at 7 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Genealogy meeting at the senior center, 1 p.m., 715-646-2033.

Osceola

• Tax aides at the Millside Apts., 715-268-7884.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise at the senior center, 10-11 a.m.

• 500 cards and Dominos at the senior center, 12:30 p.m., 715-646-2033.

• King’s Clubhouse play group at the Alliance

FRIDAY/27 Amery

Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Frederic area ACS kickoff meeting at Hacker’s Lanes, 7 a.m., 715-653-2684.

Grantsburg

• Play, “Queen of Sacred Songs, The Life of Fanny Crosby,” at Wood River Christian Fellowship at 7 p.m. Contact Kim Karge for info: 715-689-2555.

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“We have assembled a fantastic mix of solo, duo, and ensemble musicians that cover the range of traditional Irish music to R & B,” said Danette Olsen, director of Festival Theatre. “Our venue is superb for listening to acoustic music and the intimacy of the space makes concert-going feel like the musicians are visiting your own home!”

2009 Festival Theatre Music Series March 21 – The Sweet Colleens (fivepiece Celtic) St. Paddy’s Day concert April 18 – Dan Chouinard and Friends – “Once Upon a River” (three shows) May 9 – Neal and Leandra (Mother’s Day weekend) June 21 – Monroe Crossing (Father’s Day weekend) July 18 – Davina and The Vagabonds (R & B) Sept. 26 – Alice Peacock (AutumnFest

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