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Harvey Stower served as a state legislator and as mayor of Amery for the past 13 years. - Photo courtesy Amery City Hall
Harvey Stower, gracious public servant, dies at 65 Amery mayor dies of heart attack while in Twin Cities hospital; services pending by Gary King AMERY - Harvey Stower, a longtime public servant who represented Northwest Wisconsin in the state Legislature and served as the mayor of Amery for the past 13 years, died at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Tuesday morning. He suffered a heart attack at his home in Amery last Friday and while recuperating at the hospital, suffered a second heart attack, according to Amery city officials. He was 65 years old. Funeral services are being handled by the Williamson Funeral Home, Amery. Details of the services will be announced on the Leader’s Web site, www.the-leader.net. A native of Frederic, Stower spent
his life getting involved in issues and community affairs, focusing on human services, the arts, veterans issues and the environment. He was an ordained United Methodist pastor, an English teacher and a member of countless civic organizations. He served for the past 14 years on the board of directors of the InterCounty Cooperative Publishing Association, publisher of the Inter-County Leader newspaper and advertisers. “He will be deeply missed by the board and employees of the InterCounty Cooperative Publishing Association,” said ICCPA Board Chairman Vivian Byl. “He was an excellent board member and always had concern for the company and the staff. Our sympathies go out to his daughters and extended family.” “Salt of the earth” As a state legislator from the 28th District from 1982 to 1990, Stower was
See Harvey Stower, page 2
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Fall colors in Burnett and Polk counties are nearing their peak with the height of the fall color season expected to arrive in Northwest Wisconsin over the next two weeks. - Special photo
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Harvey Stower/from page 1 named the "best spokesperson for rural Wisconsin for the decade of the 1980s" by the Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives. In 2001, he received the Award for Excellent from the Robert Gard Wisconsin Idea Foundation, which promotes the arts in smaller communities. "He was the salt of the earth," said St. Croix Falls City Administrator Ed Emerson, who received guidance from Stower back in the early 1980s when Stower was serving as a Methodist minister at Kenwood Methodist Church in Milwaukee. "He counseled me away from the priesthood and into a life of public service," Emerson said. "He was well liked and respected among a group of progressive college students - many who Harvey counseled as they struggled with various issues. He was so respected that when he decided to return to Polk County to run for office a group of students drove up from Milwaukee and spent a number of days going door to door." Emerson said prior to accepting the job as city administrator in St. Croix Falls, he called Stower for advice. "He talked with me for more than an hour," Emerson said. "He was always very gracious." Raised on local farm Stower was born in Frederic, the son of Pharis and Kathryn Stower. He grew up on a farm near the Burnett-Polk county line. He attended lower grades in Frederic and then his family moved to Range, where his father managed the Apple River/Beaver Cooperative Creamery Association’s feed mill and store. He attended eighth grade in Range and high school in Amery. He received a bachelor's degree from UW-River Falls in 1967. He majored in English and minored in political science. A teaching career took him to Clayton, Prescott and Nicolet high schools during a six-year period. During that period he served as interim pastor at Clear Lake, Deer Park, Forest and Cylon United Methodist churches. During some summers he worked with his father on the home farm and filled the pulpit at Methodist churches in Grantsburg, Siren and Lewis. He received a master of divinity degree from Wesley Theology Seminary, Washington, D.C., in 1977. During his college and graduate career he also studied in Sweden, Latin America and did biblical studies in the Holy Land and at St. Andrew’s University in Scotland.
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Services for former sheriff this Sunday AMERY - Services for former Polk County Sheriff Ken Madsen will be held Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. Madsen served as sheriff in the late 1970s. He died Sept. 28 at Amery Regional Medical Center at the age of 68. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. - with submitted information
Stower ran on the Democratic ticket, a party he chose after supporting the Republican party as a young man. While in high school, he had organized a Teenage Republican Chapter, but became a Democrat in 1964. In an interview with former Leader editor Bernice Asper, Stower said, “It became clear to me there is a traditional difference - that Republicans facilitate for the wealthy and Democrats do work harder for the interest of the common people.” In 1994, Stower made an unsuccessful bid to unseat Rep. Steve Gunderson. In 1996, he was elected mayor of Amery, running unopposed. He held that position until his death.
Harvey Stower was the guest of honor at the Polk County Democrats annual fall picnic in 2008. He is pictured here with state Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Balsam Lake, and Congressman David Obey, DWausau. - Photo by Greg Marsten
A young Harvey Stower discussed his political future with Congressman Dave Obey back in 1982. - File photo Political career In July of 1982, at the age of 37, he challenged and defeated incumbent state Rep. David Paulson for what was then the 42nd Assembly District.
Health problems Stower considered retiring from his job as mayor following the death of his wife, Marilyn, last year, along with his growing health problems. Diabetes led to the amputation of a lower leg and failing vision. He continued, however, to work at city hall and out of his home, attending as many council and board meetings as possible. Retired Amery City Administrator Julie Reimenschneider gave credit to Stower for finding funds for a new fire hall and expanding the industrial park and for keeping storefronts downtown full. And for keeping a sense of humor even in the most serious of situations. “He was just a dear person,” she told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. “He was so concerned about recognizing people for their contributions, no matter how small.” A message on the city’s Web site this week said, “Harvey Stower was an amazing man who will be greatly missed by all in the city of Amery.” Michael Karuschak Jr., the Amery City Council president, has been appointed interim mayor of the city. Stower is survived by daughters Katherine Stower of Minneapolis, Minn., and Elizabeth Stower of Madison; two sisters; and a grandson.
Dignitaries, others, respond to death of Harvey Stower BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - Tributes to Harvey Stower arrived at the Inter-County Leader in the hours following Stower’s death, Tuesday morning. Following are some of the statements: State Rep. Ann Hraychuck: “It is truly a sad day for the people of Wisconsin. With the passing of Mayor Harvey Stower we have lost one of our great public servants. Harvey’s compassionate leadership knew no boundaries— he had an extraordinary ability to bridge both the partisan and geographic divide. He was a true statesman, a mentor and friend. Harvey approached his public service with high moral and ethical standards, leaving a legacy that we all can strive to emulate. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.” State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf: ”Mayor Harvey Stower was a leader, friend and family man who will be sorely missed. Harvey exemplified dignity and class in his role as a political leader from Northwest Wisconsin. He put the interests of those he served first, and it was truly extraordinary how he carried himself in public and private affairs. He was sincere and charismatic, and served as a role model for those interested in public service. “ Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton: “Wisconsin has lost a great man with the passing of
Amery Mayor Harvey Stower. I met Harvey for the first time in 1997 when people from all over Polk County and beyond gathered for Harvey and Marilyn Stower Days, the community’s expression of their deep appreciation for Harvey and Marilyn’s contributions to their lives. As I came to know Harvey better, I learned much from this passionate public figure whose long and rich record of service couldn’t be stopped. Harvey’s wise and generous leadership left its mark in countless areas of government at both the local and state level. I will miss his encouragement and great joy for life. I send my deepest sympathy to his family.” Mike Tate, chairman of the state Democratic Party: “Mayor Harvey Stower dedicated his life to public service and worked every day to make the world a better place for the next generation. He was kind and sincere and was always ready with a story to tell or a piece of advice to give.” Brad Canham, citizen (response to Web site story on Stower’s death): “Harvey - minister, public servant, mentor, family man, writer and raconteur, and friend to many - was a great great gift to Wisconsin who always had the best interests of its people at heart. He will be greatly missed and long remembered.”
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Briefly POLK COUNTY - Erma, age 91, called Interfaith Caregivers last fall. She needed a little help with washing her outside windows. A local church confirmation class went to help. Do you know someone who needs help with outside fall chores? Maybe you need help if you are elderly or an adult living with disabilities in Polk County? Contact Interfaith Caregivers at 715-485-9500 to sign up for one to two hours of free help this fall. Interfaith Caregivers provides volunteers to assist with rides, visits, chores and more. Only nonhazardous, outside jobs will be accepted. Chores like leaf raking, bagging, stick pickup, moving furniture, pruning and garden prep will depend on the volunteer group. Projects will also depend on weather and volunteer availability. Services are provided at no charge. Donations to Interfaith Caregivers to continue providing future services are appreciated and may be sent to P.O. Box 426, Balsam Lake WI 54810. - from Interfaith Caregivers ••• STATEWIDE - While the border battle between Minnesota and Wisconsin usually reaches its peak during pro football season, Minnesota can claim superiority in one category - odds of hitting a deer while driving down the road. A person driving on a Minnesota road has a 1 in 156 chance of hitting a deer, the fifth-highest odds among all 50 states. In Wisconsin, the odds are 1 in 116. State Farm Insurance issued the rankings, based on the total number of deer accident claims filed with their company. Pennsylvania ranks first (1 in 93), followed by Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, Minnesota, Virginia, Indiana, Texas and Wisconsin. A survey done by the insurance company showed that 1.5 million automobiles are involved in collisions with deer each year and have caused 150 deaths and $1.1 billion in damages. If you startle the deer, it may run right in front of you. Use your horn and flash your lights until the deer is out of harm’s way. Also, if you’ve seen one deer, there are probably more in the area, so drive very cautiously. If you can’t avoid a collision, try not to swerve. It increases the chances of losing control of your car. Attentive driving is the best way to avoid run-ins with deer. - with information from State Farm Insurance ••• BURNETT COUNTY - Ed Peterson, chairman of the Burnett County Natural Resources Committee, announces that the Land and Water Conservation Department is now accepting requests from nonprofit organizations that would like to be considered for the annual tree donation. Each year the Land and Water Conservation Department donates tree seedlings (up to a maximum of 100 trees distributed) to organization(s) that have been selected based on their requests and the recommendation of the natural resources committee. To be considered for the tree donation please submit a formal, written request on your organization’s letterhead outlining the proposed project the trees are to be used for to: Burnett County Land and Water Conservation Department, 7410 CTH K, No. 109, Siren, WI 54872. Requests are due by Feb. 1, 2010. For more information you can contact the Land and Water Conservation Department at the County Government Center, Room 21 or by calling 715-349-2186. - submitted ••• BALSAM LAKE - October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. “Please remember to consider your local disabled community members for employment opportunities,” notes Katie Bibeau of the Adult Development Center in Balsam Lake. - with submitted information ••• WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seventh District Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wis., announced this week that he is now accepting applications from those interested in competing for a nomination to one of the United States military academies for the class of 2014. The deadline for applying is Nov. 15. Those interested in being considered for an academy nomination must be between the ages of 17 and 23 at the start of the academic year, July 1, 2010. They must also be unmarried, have no dependents and meet physical, medical and scholastic standards as required by the academies. For further information, interested parties are encouraged to talk to their high school guidance counselor or contact Obey’s office in person or by mail at 401 5th St., Suite 406A, Wausau, WI 54403 or by phone at 715-842-5606, at their earliest possible convenience.- from the office of Rep. Obey
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Two Luck trustees face recall
by Mary Stirrat LUCK — Petitions for the recall of two longtime Luck trustees are being circulated through the village with the intention of providing the village board at its Oct. 8 meeting with the required number of signatures. The two targeted trustees are Marsha Jensen and Gene Cooper, and the reasons cited for the recall are their support for the proposed purchase of industrial property by Little Butternut Lake and their support for the hiring of a village administrator last year.
Another longtime resident and former trustee, Don Tomlinson, initiated the recall, presenting a letter of his intentions to the village board at its special meeting Sept. 23. Tomlinson commented to the two dozen or so area residents at the meeting that he and others were planning to remove Jensen and Cooper from the board, elect two new trustees, then eliminate the position of village administrator. He said that four board members are not listening to what the public wants,
LuAnn and Tom Becker ask the Luck Village Board to reconsider its efforts to purchase rural property for use as a business/industrial park. that they have made up their minds and will not admit they have made a mistake. Tomlinson later named Trustees Peter Demydowich and Steve Nielsen along with Jensen and Cooper as the four. Demydowich has not been on the board for a full year yet, the required amount of time before a recall can be initiated. Regarding Nielsen, Tomlinson said that replacing two of the trustees who have favored the land purchase is enough to change the vote. Don Tomlinson, heading up a recall of two Luck village trustees, hands papers to Steve Nielsen, vice president of the village board.
See trustees, page 16
Novel H1N1 influenza hits Polk County
POLK COUNTY - The Polk County Health Department reports that there are cases of novel H1N1 influenza circulating in Polk County. Overall, influenzalike illness activity in Wisconsin is higher than normal, and widespread cases of H1N1 have been identified statewide and throughout the country. With schools now open, it is expected that influenzalike illnesses will increase. “As of Aug. 30, Polk County has reported 14 cases of novel H1N1 influenza,” said Gretchen Sampson, Polk County health officer. “Now more than ever, people are encouraged to follow good hygiene precautions such as hand washing, covering their cough/sneeze with their sleeve or a tissue, and staying home when ill.” H1N1 vaccine update The H1N1 vaccine has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the CDC is indicating the vaccine is safe and effective. It is expected providers in Wisconsin will receive initial shipments by the first week of October with millions more doses being shipped weekly after that. As the novel H1N1 vaccine becomes available, peo-
ple are encouraged to become immunized. The CDC anticipates there will be enough H1N1 vaccine for anyone who wants it, although they are using a phased-in approach for distribution with the first wave of vaccine going to pregnant women, health-care workers and emergency first responders.
Seasonal influenza update Seasonal influenza activity is expected to increase later this fall. At this time, 99 percent of current confirmed laboratory cases of influenza in Wisconsin have been identified as Novel H1N1. The CDC indicates there is plenty of seasonal influenza vaccine available, although several Polk County Health Care providers are currently running low and are postponing flu shot clinics until further shipments arrive. “Manufacturers of the seasonal vaccine are currently doing double duty in producing and shipping both the seasonal and the novel H1N1 vaccine. Although the health department, St. Croix Regional Medical Center and the Osceola Medical Center are running low on the seasonal vaccine, there is no need to panic. Everyone who wants a seasonal vaccine will be able to get one as ship-
ments continue to come in,” said Sampson.
Postponement of influenza clinics Due to delayed shipment of seasonal influenza vaccine, the Polk County Health Department will be postponing its remaining community seasonal influenza vaccine clinics and rescheduling as soon as additional vaccine is received. In the effort to get the novel 2009 H1N1 vaccine shipped to states, vaccine manufacturers have delayed shipment of additional seasonal influenza vaccine until the end of October. The Polk County Health Department continues to have seasonal influenza vaccine for infants and children from 6 months of age up to 19 years of age. Parents are encouraged to get their children vaccinated against seasonal influenza as soon as possible, and can call the health department at 715-485-8500 to obtain the children’s vaccination. When community seasonal influenza vaccine clinics are rescheduled, the information will be available at www.polkcountyflu.com and in the Inter-County Leader. - from Polk County Health Department
Promoting area tourism
The St. Croix Area promotion committee gathered for a meeting at the Frederic Depot Tuesday, Sept. 29. The committee is a combination of people from Polk County, Barron County, Burnett County and the St. Croix Tribe who get together to come up with ways to promote the area. Their latest project is a Web site that was recently launched. You can visit it at www.wistcroixarea.com. Members of the committee who attended the meeting Tuesday are pictured (L to R): Mike Korman, Burnett County extension agent; Dave Miller, economic development director of Barron County; Ken Ahlberg, village of Turtle Lake Tourism Committee; Leslie Gudmunsen, Rice Lake tourism; Kristina Handt, village of Luck administrator; William F. Johnson IV, Polk County Tourism Council; Tom Stoffell, Burnett County resort and campground association; Danielle Maxwell, community development director of village of Turtle Lake. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld
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Hraychuck tours Polk County Adult Development Center outlines plans for expansion using recently awarded stimulus dollars
nity involvement. “The Polk County Adult Development Center is a wonderful resource for adults with disabilities in Polk County and the surrounding area,” Hraychuck said. “The wide array of jobs and personal growth opportunities they provide is certainly a helpful tool for increasing BALSAM LAKE – State Rep. Ann their employees independence but also Hraychuck recently toured the Polk for promoting ‘green,’ local products in County Adult Development Center the community.” which provides a broad selection of emThe ADC and 30 of the adults they ployment and assistive programs to pro- serve have recently started an assembly mote the independence of adults with work program with the new environdisabilities. mentally friendly scrubbing pads from The ADC, a licensed nonprofit Com- 3M. ADC completes the final step for munity Rehabilitation Program through these products to be distributed and disthe Wisconsin Department of Workforce played in stores throughout the country. Development, currently serves 74 adults In response to the downturn in the with mental and physical disabilities in economy and the scarcity of jobs for northwest central Wisconsin. Services adults with disabilities, the ADC started the ADC provides include supervised a greenhouse operation where employemployment in a variety of occupations ees perform tasks such as watering, in the community, in-house work pro- weeding, planting seeds for vegetables ADC employee Mike Richter shows Rep. Hraychuck how he packages the duction which includes contracts with and flowers, and cleaning and assemscrubbing pads which are part of the ADC’s new contract with 3M. – Photos subboth local employers and larger corpora- bling hanging planters. The ADC plans mitted tions, and personal growth activities to expand this program which will insuch as meal preparation and commu- clude growing and selling their locally grown vegetables to the public. Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Plans Last November, the ADC also devel- for expansion include the construction of oped their Birders Select work program two large energy-efficient greenhouses which provides employment for adults and a retail store for the sale of plants, who mix, fill, weigh and label bags of 12 vegetables and birdseed products. premium blends of wild birdseed. This More than five acres of land located in birdseed is available at nine grocery and the village of Milltown industrial comother retail stores in the surrounding plex were recently donated to the Polk area. In addition to providing much County Adult Development Center for needed employment for adults with dis- this expansion. Construction of the abilities, the proceeds from both the Bird- greenhouses operation, which will be ers Select and the greenhouse programs named North Country Greenhouse and are reinvested into the Adult Develop- Gardens, will begin this November. Due ment Center, which includes covering to financial constraints, the ADC is unsome of their operational costs. “After sure when they will be able to proceed touring the ADC and learning more with the construction of the birdseed about their programs, it is easy to see production building. that an expansion of their facilities is abIf you are interested in donating to the solutely necessary. The demand for their ADC’s expansion project, or if you products in our community is high, but would like more information on the they unfortunately don’t have the means services the ADC offers, please contact to expand production without a larger Diana Manning, executive director of facility,” Hraychuck commented. ADC at 715-485-8764 or you can contact After a long application process this Hraychuck’s office via phone toll-free at Mike Cherrier, work production supervisor for the ADC, explains the various spring, the ADC learned they were the 888-529-0028 or via e-mail at steps of the Birders Select program to Rep. Hraychuck. recipients of a $260,000 Community De- rep.hraychuck@legis.wi.gov. - with subvelopment Block Grant from stimulus mitted information funds available through the American
Luck outlines 2010 expenditures
by Mary Stirrat LUCK — The Luck Village Board ended a budget work session with 2010 general fund expenses estimated at $738,600. This is an increase of just under 3 percent, or $19,800, from the budgeted 2009 expenses. The work session was held following a special board meeting Sept. 23 (see separate story), during which the recall of two trustees was begun. Initially, the draft budget presented by village Administrator Kristina Handt had an expenditure increase of nearly 18 percent, at $847,600. The draft budget included $160,000 for street construction, compared with about $70,000 budgeted for this year, and a $25,000 guarantee for loans held by the golf course. After some discussion, the board agreed to reduce the street construction budget by $80,000. The board also agreed to remove the $25,000 guarantee, noting that in the unlikely event the golf course “folds,” the village can use its savings or a loan can be obtained from the state trust fund. Another $2,000 was removed from the sidewalk improvement fund, $1,000 from attorney fees and $1,000 from codification of village ordinances. Included in the 2010 budget is a 2-percent pay increase for union and nonunion employees, a 5-percent increase in street lighting, and a 3-percent increase in supplies and street maintenance. With indications from village at-
torney Bruce Anderson that he will not be able to serve the board indefinitely, an increase in village attorney fees from $500 to $4,000 was included. The budget also includes $1,210 for the Polk County Information Center and Eric Dueholm ap$1,226 for the pealed to the board for Polk County funding of the Polk Economic De- County Economic DeCorporav e l o p m e n t velopment Corporation. tion, which he said The board helps existing busiwill meet nesses to grow and We d n e s d a y, works with businesses Oct. 7 to dis- looking to move into cuss the rev- the area. — Photo by enue side of Mary Stirrat the budget, then the village auditor will finalize the numbers and publish the proposed budget. A public hearing and final budget approval is expected at the Nov. 11 meeting of the board.
Luck School alumni start scholarship fund LUCK – A grassroots effort to estab- hansen@gmail.com. lish a scholarship, funded by alumni of Sterling Bank of Luck has partnered the Luck Public Schools, has reached an with the foundation for donation proimportant milestone. The group, as- cessing. If you would like to support the sisted by attorney Del Skow, recently re- Luck Alumni Scholarship Foundation, ceived its 501(c)(3) tax exempt status please send your donation to Sterling from the state of Wisconsin. This allows Bank, c/o Luck Alumni Scholarship donations to the scholarship fund to be Foundation, P.O. Box 314, Luck, WI tax deductible for the donor. 54853. All monetary donations are tax Ron Petersen, president of the Luck deductible. Alumni Scholarship Foundation ComFor more information about the Luck mittee, has set a goal of offering two Alumni Scholarship Foundation, or if scholarships to 2010 graduates of Luck you are interested in volunteering to High School. Other alumni involved in help, contact Ron Petersen at 715-554the foundation include Kyle Johansen, 2630 or Kyle Johansen at 715-472-4088. Deb Kunze, Kent Petersen, Edna LawThere will also be a gathering at Hog son, Eiler Ravenholt, Marie Bazey and Wild after the Luck homecoming game Wanda Johansen. this Friday night, Oct. 2, for any alumni Wanda Johansen is working in concert interested in learning more about the with Amy Aguado of Luck Community new foundation. – submitted by the Luck Education to update the current Luck School Alumni Scholarship Foundation High School alumni mailing list. Your help is needed to accomplish this task. Any alumni Main Street Frederic, WI 54837 who have current mailing 715-327-4979 or e-mail lists for their respective classmates are HOURS: asked to please contact eiMonday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ther Aguado at 715-472Tuesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2152, ext. 103, Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday Closed amyka@lucksd.k12.wi.us 445673 19Ltfcp Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. or Johansen at 715-719FREE WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS 0356, wandajo-
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Good news for Webster Schools
District finances in “good shape”
by Carl Heidel WEBSTER - Jim Erickson, district administrator of the Webster Schools, had good news for the board and the public Monday night at the annual school district meeting and budget hearing. “We are in good shape financially,” he stated. As Erickson led the meeting through the budget summary for the 2008-2009 school year he pointed out the “abnormally large” fund balance of $450,398 at the close of the fiscal year. He explained that the increase in funds was due to a broad variety of savings in expenditures combined with a carryover from special education funds. According to the state of Wisconsin
District administrator of the Webster Schools, Jim Erickson, led the discussion of the budget proposal for the district’s 2009-2010 school year at the district’s annual meeting Monday night. - Photo by Carl Heidel
guidelines, a healthy school district should have a fund balance equal to 1820 percent of the tax levy. Erickson said that in the Webster District that balance is presently 40 percent. In the context of that large fund balance, Erickson had words of caution for the district. This should not be considered a “surplus,” he said, because expected losses in revenue combined with anticipated expenditures for a number of necessary projects will quickly reduce the balance. Erickson added that the district can expect revenues to decline, and he pointed to the declining student enrollment in the district schools as one source of a drop in revenue. The district experienced a drop in enrollment of 24 students this year. This reduces the amount of money it can raise through the tax
levy. “Between the loss in enrollment and the loss of state aid, the district has cut over $93,000 from our operating costs for the 2009-2010 school year in order to bring our budget into balance,” he said. The budget proposed by the district administration, and approved by those attending the meeting, calls for a proposed tax levy of $7,999,116 for the 20092010 school year, an increase of $167,983 over last year. That proposal is based on an estimated 3-percent increase in equalized property values within the district. The mill rate will increase slightly from 5.1 mills last year to 5.16 mills for the coming year. In other business, the board adopted a series of operating resolutions for the 2009-2010 school year.
Public comments made at school board meeting
Ad hoc advisory committee chosen
by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Six observers at the Sept. 28 Siren School Board meeting had comments to make during the board’s public comments section. No response was required from the board, and no response was made to any of the comments. Bert Lund Jr. thanked the board for the opportunity he had to run the Aug. 24 district annual meeting. He asked who the lady was in front during the meeting, the lady who acted as the parliamentarian but was not on the agenda and was not seated for the meeting.
Diane Lund asked about the ad hoc committee, how many volunteers offered to sit on the committee and how the committee members were chosen. Note: The selection of the committee was an agenda item for the meeting and will be reported on later in this article. Jim Bucher expressed his displeasure over the fact that $1,140 in district money was spent for a hutch in district Administrator Scott Johnson’s office, a hutch that contains Johnson memorabilia. “The money could have been used for something else,” Bucher commented. Ellen Ellis pointed out the amount of negativity that was exhibited at the annual meeting. “That was not what we were coming together for,” she said. She was appalled at the handouts and post-
Siren School reacts to H1N1 flu threat
by Nancy Jappe SIREN – At the Monday, Sept. 29, Siren School Board meeting, district Administrator Scott Johnson reported on the school’s progress in dealing with the H1N1 flu-virus threat. “We are being told: Don’t overreact,” Johnson said. Johnson told the board, and the group of people who attended the meeting, that the district sent a letter out to parents last week regarding the well-publicized flu virus. He went to a countywide meeting with representatives of the two other Burnett County schools and the county public health department. What came out of this meeting was the comment that people need to keep this virus in perspective. “Treat it very much like the seasonal
flu,” Johnson said. “The rule of thumb is that if your child has symptoms, keep them home until 24 hours after no medication has been taken. This is a good guideline to follow.” According to Johnson, as of last week the county only had three confirmed cases of H1N1 virus. Symptoms of flu have been moderate and not as severe as feared. “Within the school, we are taking extra measures to keep students informed,” Johnson went on to report. “We have sent lots of kids home that were ill. I advise to err on the side of caution. We are disinfecting the building, with maintenance and the health aide working extra hours. Things are going as smoothly as they can be.”
Officials review use of federal funds for paving Hwy. 70
SIREN – Seventh District Congressman Dave Obey, D-Wis., was in the area recently meeting with local officials to view the 12-mile-long paving project on Hwy. 70 that has recently been completed using more than $3 million in federal economic recovery funds. This federal funding was part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act directed to the state of Wisconsin and was provided through legislation produced by the Appropriations Committee which Obey chairs. “Communities can’t grow and they can’t provide decent job opportunities without strong infrastructure such as good roads,” said Obey. “The purpose of the Recovery Act funding is to meet community needs, ease the squeeze on
local taxpayers and help stabilize the economy by stimulating construction jobs.” Obey said, “It is good to see that a significant share of the Recovery Act funds is finding its way into job creating projects that are north of Hwy. 29. The economic problems of the North are just as serious as they are in the more populous parts of the state.” The efforts to upgrade Hwy. 70 in Burnett County included removal and replacement of guardrails, replacing signs and providing new pavement markings. The project was completed on an expedited timetable as a direct result of receiving the federal funds. - from the office of Congressman Obey
Members of the Siren School Board (L to R): Molly Bentley, Jeff Howe and Bill Ellis, are shown filling out their ballot for members of the district’s ad hoc advisory committee. During the Sept. 28 meeting, the board chose nine people to sit on that committee. – Photo by Nancy Jappe ings on the wall, and expressed her feeling that concerned citizens in the district were supposed to be trying to improve relationships. “We’ve got to look at the positives, and bring suggestions for improvements,” Ellis said. “We have to stop looking at the past and focus on the future. We can look at the past, and make improvements for future. We can’t change anything that has happened.” David Lunceford asked about video cameras that were used at the annual meeting and if the board has procedures for their use. Lunceford referred to one of the members of the concerned citizen committee who was confronted after the annual meeting and finger-pointed as a member of the group. Lunceford’s concern was centered around minimizing invasion of privacy as much as possible. Mary Bucher said that she hopes the board will look at the annual meeting vote of no confidence and take some action on it, i.e. hiring an outside evaluator. “I think the citizens committee is trying to evaluate (what is going on). We
are looking to the board to help us with that,” she said. Formation of ad hoc committee During the meeting, school board members chose people to sit on the district’s ad hoc advisory committee. The names of 18 people were on the ballot, and four blank spaces for names to be added. The committee will consist of: Duane Emery representing the St. Croix Tribe. Bert Lund Jr. representing senior citizens in the district, Peggy Moore and Dawn Taylor representing district parents, Karen Howe as the representative of business owners, Cora Sower and Jill Tinman representing the certified staff, Connie Virchow representing the support staff and Jessica Jackson representing the nonunion portion of the staff. Board member Dave McGrane commented that he hoped the group would set ground rules to take care of individuals that have concerns that probably shouldn’t come to the committee. “I want this to be a very productive, positive group,” McGrane said.
Association creates draft of aquatic plant management plan
WEBSTER - The Yellow Lakes and River Association has a draft of the aquatic plant management plan for Yellow and Little Yellow lakes for public view. The stated goals of the five-year plan are to protect native plant populations, control curly leaf pondweed and prevent the establishment of additional invasive species. Other recommendations found in the plan include encouraging owners to refrain from removing native plants from the lake, establishing native vegetation buffer strips along the lake and encouring shoreline restoration. The plan also suggests improving signage at the boat landings and to consider monitoring for
invasive species at boat landings. The management plan also includes water quality, plant community and watershed data from both lakes and information about management methods for control of aquatic plants and information on herbicide treatments already conducted on the lakes. Copies of the management plan are available on the YLRA Web site, ylra.org, and a copy can be viewed at the DNR service center in Webster. Comments will be accepted through Monday, Oct. 19. Comments can be sent to Cheryl Clemens at 516 Keller Ave. S., Amery, WI, 54001 or by calling 715-268-9992.with submitted information
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Rest of the Siren School Board story trying to change that,” he said. Another state initiative that hasn’t been approved yet is to make kindergarten mandatory. “The public will hear more about that,” Johnson said. Members of the school administration will be in the high school library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, to hear concerns from people in the district during parent/teacher conference time. School board actions In open session following closed-session discussion, the board: 1) Failed to approve a motion to revise the district mentoring policy. 2) Approved motions to hire Dawn Taylor as home-school coordinator for Native American students, Marlene Shimko as part-time afternoon bus monitor and Julie Hall as C-squad volleyball coach. A request for additional staff was tabled. During the meeting, the board: 1) Ap-
Members of the Siren School Board, (L to R): Dave McGrane, Michelle Renberg and Jake Mangelsen, are shown during their meeting Monday, Sept. 29.
Siren School District Administrator Scott Johnson (L) and school board President Dayton Daniels are shown in this photo. – Photos by Nancy Jappe proved a state-mandated education for employment plan, the second reading of two policy updates and the first reading of updates to two district policies. 2) Defeated the request to join the Birchwood School District in asking for a change in the state high-poverty funding. 3) Approved the purchase of a new minibus to be paid for out of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act monies the district will receive. 4) Approved an exit interview questionnaire to use when staff leave the district. 5) Increased substitute teacher wages to $85 a full day and $45 per half day, an increase designed to ensure the district will be able to get substitute teachers when they are needed. Bill Ellis voted against the motion, saying that he doesn’t think this is a good time
to raise wages. 6) Tabled a request to set up a rain garden at the front of the school. 7) Defeated a request from Big Top Chautauqua for $1,500 for allowing Siren students to see the Big Top’s Oct. 5 production on the following day. Meeting calendar The building and grounds committee will meet Monday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m., with the personnel and negotiations committee meeting to follow at 7 p.m. Budget and finance committee will meet Monday, Oct. 19, at 5 p.m., with policy, planning and curriculum to follow at 6 p.m. The next meeting of the school board will be held Monday, Oct. 26, starting at 5 p.m., not the usual 7:30 p.m.
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by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Siren School District Administrator Scott Johnson reported, at the school board’s Sept. 29 meeting, on open-enrollment figures and the district’s count on the third Monday in September. Open-enrollment figures show a total of 38 students coming into the district and 35 going out, for a net gain of three. As of Sept. 21, the number of students in early childhood through grade 12 came in at 519 students, compared to 521 students in Sept. 2008. “(The count) is a very good thing. Stability and enrollment will certainly help us budget-wise,” Johnson commented. Johnson talked about the phasing out of state testing that will start after two years. “The biggest reason the system was broken was that students were tested in the fall, and you wouldn’t find out the results until spring. The state is
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Finance director resigns after $2 million mistake found
County requested resignation of Weinert effective immediately
by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – Tonya Weinert, Polk County finance director, resigned her position Monday night, Sept. 28, during a special meeting of the finance committee. A statement read at the end of a closed meeting of the committee said that her resignation, which was effective immediately, had been requested and was accepted “with great regrets.” This concluded a period where Weinert was mentioned in connection with two issues, the lime quarry and a discrepancy in the proposed 2010 budget. The Monday meeting was called last Friday after some budget issues had been announced Thursday, Sept. 24, at the personnel committee meeting. Attending the 4 p.m. meeting were 17 county department heads and five county board members, in addition to the five members of the finance committee. The committee went into closed session shortly after 4 p.m. and emerged at 6:30 p.m. to announce the resignation. Weinert had been present during the closed session but left the meeting before the meeting was reopened to the public. While no reasons were announced regarding the request for her resignation and committee members were
instructed to not make any comments, Weinert had been mentioned in connection with two issues in the past weeks. First, the county closed its lime quarry on Aug. 27 after concern arose about lime testing and labeling issues. On that day, a group of county officials had contacted the state Department of Agriculture by phone to explain their concern. They held a conference call with Charlene Khazae, a DOA manager who oversees lime licensing issues. Later that day, Khazae sent an e-mail to Weinert that advised in part that the county “change your labeling material … and move forward with your liming operations.” According to Malia Malone, assistant corporation counsel, that e-mail was not shared and was not known of until Khazae shared the information with Malone in a letter dated Sept. 15. Second, the finance department was projecting a 2010 budget deficit of $3.1 million as recently as the budget update Sept. 15, a document presented to the county board on that date. However, a revised Capital Improvement Plan dated Aug.17 shows that about $2 million of the deficit had been resolved by that date and the shortfall was closer to $1 million than $3 million. The discrepancy was announced by employee relations Director Andrea Jerrick at the start of the Sept. 24 meeting of the personnel committee. (See separate story.) The special finance committee meeting has called immediately after the Sept. 24 personnel meeting. The agenda for that meeting on Sept. 28 called for a closed
session to consider an employee investigation that could involve “dismissal, demotion or discipline.”
Weinert at county three years Weinert started work for Polk County on April 24, 2006, filling a vacancy that had existed since the termination of Frank Pascarella in 2004. She had been working for Washington County, Minn., as the principal accountant. In an interview with the Leader at that time, Weinert said that good communications is an important part of the job to assure that the public and county employees get a correct understanding of what the county is doing. She also said that she was raised in a large farm family that was always involved with the community. Weinert added the family was raised to give back to society. Weinert’s job description in 2006 had been revised, after a long review process by the executive committee at that time, to include broader responsibilities to integrate the financial operations of the various departments in order to establish a more unified county fiscal system. A goal of the executive committee was to bring more unity to county financial operations while allowing the departments to carry out their specialized functions. Many of these changes are still being discussed by the county.
Weinert resignation letter in press release
by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – The finance committee released this press release on Sept. 28 in connection with the resignation of Tonya Weinert. “Tonya Weinert has submitted her formal resignation from her position as Finance Director/Internal County Auditor for Polk County to the Finance Committee. Ms. Weinert writes in her resignation letter ‘I have greatly
enjoyed working for Polk County. However, I feel compelled to resign at this time. The position requires a level of trust from Polk County employees, supervisors, department heads, the county board and the general public. Recent actions have caused me to question that level of trust, which diminishes my effectiveness. While I have performed my responsibilities to the highest level of professionalism, I have been asked to resign,
and now do so. I believe this decision is best for Polk County and for me as a professional. A special thankyou to my staff, who have been a great joy to work with, and also to the employees, department heads and the county board. I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with you.’ “The Finance Committee accepts, with great regrets, Ms. Weinert’s resignation.”
Deficit lower, budget process on hold
by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – A major error has been detected in the draft Polk County’s 2010 budget which, if confirmed, would lower the projected shortfall from $3 million to about $750,000. The discovery was made by employee relations Director Andrea Jerrick, who announced the discrepancy at the start of the personnel committee meeting Thursday, Sept. 24. Finance Director Tonya Weinert told the committee that she will review the numbers, adding that if the budget is wrong, it is her error. The error apparently came in calculating the levy portion of the Capital Improvement Projects as new expense, when in fact the 2010 CIP costs, at just under $2 million, are almost identical to that expense for 2009
(the current budget) and not an increase for the coming year. If that expense is removed from the 2010 working figures, the projected deficit more closely relates to the loss of revenues for the coming year. Jerrick told the committee she discovered the error when she finally obtained a copy of the 2010 draft budget. That document has not been available to others besides finance committee members since the proposed department budgets were prepared in early August. Jerrick reviewed the numbers Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 22, and notified Weinert by e-mail that day. Weinert was out of state at a meeting at the time. Weinert took part in the Thursday meeting in a telephone conference call. She said that she could not confirm the possible error, which she called “significant,”
until she returned from her meeting. She asked that the personnel committee not take any new actions on adjusting the budget until she returned to the county. Weinert said finding the error could be a time-consuming process. “We have been waiting for four months to find the real budget figures,” Supervisor Keith Rediske said. “We still don’t know where we are,” personnel Chair Russ Arcand said. “Andrea did real work to find this mistake,” Rediske said. The meeting ended with those present, including 12 department heads and eight county board members ,giving Jerrick a standing ovation.
Large expenses looming in Polk’s future; deferred projects still on the books by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – “The county does not have enough levy to pay for the capital costs on a yearly basis, and so it keeps putting them off without putting together a plan of how we are going to achieve paying for the large purchase,” finance Chair Gary Bergstrom told the Leader. Bergstrom has been warning of a growing budget problem throughout the present budget process. The county lowered the initial 2010 Capital Improvement Plan by $2 million. Much of that was achieved by
pushing projects into the next year. Those deferrals include $325,000 for financial software (a request first made in 2008), $80,000 to repair an elevator in the government center and $75,000 to insulate a shed at the highway shop. The last project would reduce high heating and electric costs for present expenses to store equipment that would housed in that insulated shed. The 2010 levy portion of the CIP is now $1.9 million. That number is projected to jump to $5 million in 2011. Bergstrom points out that these figures do not include the window and roof replacement at Golden Age
Manor, projects that might be funded by stimulus monies. Bergstrom says the county needs a plan for completing the six-year road plan for the 330-mile county highway system. He adds that equipment must be replaced on an ongoing basis because as it ages beyond a reasonable point, the repair and maintenance costs far exceed the costs of replacing the vehicles. Balancing the 2010 budget may be just the first step for Polk County’s financial planning.
Polk budget error relates to capital spending
Issue goes back to August figures
by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – The $2 million discrepancy in the projected figures for the 2010 Polk County budget goes back to early August of this year, a review of the budget documents by the Leader reveals. While an official explanation has not been announced, the Leader has received some assurance that this version is correct. The county budget is divided into personnel and operations expenses. Personnel includes the wage and benefit costs of all county employees and is a major part of the county expense. Operations expense includes short-term or consumable costs such as utilities, fuel, supplies and contracted services. It also includes longer term expenses such as vehicle purchases, building improvements and county highway projects. The longterm expenses are included in a Capital Improvement Plan. That plan projects CIP costs for the coming five years. The CIP is updated each year at the start of the budget process. The county receives revenue from many sources including fees, state and federal funds, and grants. A
major part of the county revenue comes from the property tax levy. It is the levy portion of the budget that the county is trying to determine as it prepares its 2010 budget. The levy portion of the CIP in the 2009 budget is $2,073,125. The initial projected CIP for 2010, dated June 16, totaled $4,078,609 in levy dollars. That increase of $2,005,484 was presented last June at the start of the budget process. That CIP increase plus a projected loss of revenues of about $1 million led to the announced shortfall of $3 million that the county would need to close. By August, county departments had submitted their budget requests. Those requests included many adjustments in the CIP, including projects that were being deferred until 2011 or later. The revised CIP, dated Aug. 17, was now $1,945,775, a figure lower than the 2009 CIP. There was now no increase in the budget for the CIP. This decrease of $2,132,854 in the 2010 budget projection should have been noted in the budget working documents. It was not. The update of 2010 budget document presented to the county board on Sept. 15 still showed an increased CIP expense of $1,825,000 when
in fact that was not an increase over the 2009 cost. The Sept. 15 update showed that the shortfall was $3.1 million when it should have projected it at $1,290,000. The error was found when employee relations Director Andrea Jerrick first obtained a copy of the 2010 department budgets. Those budget numbers had not been available to anyone but finance committee members. Jerrick discovered that the various departments had presented budgets with no increases and that those noincrease budgets included CIP expenses for 2010. Jerrick’s budget summary presented on Sept. 24 shows a levy need of $773,806 instead of the $3.1 presented to the county board on Sept. 15. There is still work to do to create a balanced budget. This week work is still being done to reconcile the numbers and come up with an agreed budget shortfall. The finance and personnel committees will hold meetings next week to look at ways to close the remaining gap. Options include making more cuts and spending down the county’s reserve funds. The proposed budget, under consideration since June, must be completed by Oct. 8.
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It’s difficult to provide words that offer justice to the life Harvey Stower led.
His skill as an orator, honed over the years as a pastor, teacher, legislator and civic leader, was surpassed only by his passion for the issues he spoke about and acted on. Education, environmental and social issues, along with other topics that related to family and community - he often put his energies into ideas that would help the marginal among us - “sending ladders down,” as they say. Although he’ll be remembered for many reasons and the issues he championed, the fight against domestic abuse comes to mind when thinking of Harvey Stower. He and his wife, Marilyn, who died last year, played the key roles in the creation years ago of the Community Referral Agency and the shelter it provided for battered women and children in Burnett and Polk counties. He never stopped caring about that particular issue and took pride in being part of the solution – through support of the CRA and legislation he sponsored. He fostered local arts groups and endeavors, being one of the most avid supporters of the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts in Amery. He got excited about the appearances by bands and musical performers in his city, often taking on the role of promoter himself, placing calls to invite people to enjoy the concerts and plays in person. Once he took part in a local production of Ibsen’s “Enemy of the People” - playing the mayor - when the town was addressing the question of water pollution and Amery’s relationship to the river. As a member of the board of directors of the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association, he took a keen interest and pride in the publication of the Inter-County Leader, one of the only - if not only - cooperative-owned newspaper in the country, its roots and role in the community and how it could be sustained and improved. And he found a way to offer encouragement and find humor and offer positive reinforcement for countless members of the community, as a pastor, elected official and simply as a fellow human being. To his children and grandchildren, his legacy as a legislative statesman for this area will undoubtedly become a comfort and inspiration for the rest of their lives - as well as to all who knew him. But it may be his gracious nature that many people will remember most.
Informing us
Health departments in Burnett and Polk counties have done a good job in keeping the public informed on the latest news about flu shots and the status of H1N1. We hear the status every day and evening from national media, but it’s good to have open and flowing information from our local health officials. When and where are flu shots available? How many cases of H1N1 have there been locally? Who should get the shots? Will there be enough vaccine? It’s a contantly changing story - and it has to be a difficult task for county health departments to stay on top of it - monitor it - and disseminate information to the public about it. They rely on us as a local newspaper and local radio stations, along with Web sites. With that in mind, the Leader Web site - www.the-leader.net - now offers direct links to the Web sites of both county health departments, as well as a list of national breaking stories on the flu issue. Monitoring every bit of news and advice may help you avoid a serious case of the flu this fall and winter.
Two for two
Longtime state Rep. Marlin Schneider is two for two in our book this week.
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Where to Write
President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ 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 (715) 832-8492 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 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
First, he’s reintroduced his proposed legislation to increase the terms of state lawmakers - from two to four years for an Assembly representative and from four to six years for a state senator. That may appear self-serving to some, but there is some merit - particularly the argument against the cost of campaigning. Two-year legislators rarely get their feet wet after the election before having to fire up a re-election campaign. Legislators spend too much time campaigning. There is an objection relating to campaign cycles but it seems superfluous in this case. Extending terms would be a simple fix, at least in terms of Assembly representatives. Speaking of self-serving, Schneider also proposed legislation this week that would benefit newspapers, which are hurting nationwide, not only due to the economy, but due to the Internet and related technology. Schneider admitted he sometimes hates reporters but wanted to do something to help save newspapers. “It’s hard for me because you guys jerk me around all the time,” the 39-year veteran from Wisconsin Rapids said at a press conference. “Some days I hate your guts.” Schneider proposes that any building associated with newspaper production be exempt from property taxes. Currently printing presses only are exempt. Schneider said his idea is all about preserving newspapers in a time of bankruptcies, mergers and staff reductions. In Wisconsin alone, two newspapers in Milwaukee have merged into one, the daily in Madison now publishes only twice weekly and other papers across the state have shrunk in both size and staff. Most newspaper owners don’t want a bailout, but would welcome some targeted tax breaks. “This bill is not about propping up a failing industry, but rather safeguarding an indispensible cog in the health of our public affairs,” Schneider said. This, from a man who admits to having a rocky relationship with the press. Two thumbs up for Rep. Schneider.
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Letters t o t h e e d i t o r A tad unreal I note that Mark Pettis is once again on his anti-tax rant. To condemn our current elected representative for voting with those who voted for her rather than voting with those who had opposed her appears a tad unreal however. Mark is, of course, free to spout his antitax claptrap but we ought to demand that each time he condemns a tax he condemn with equal vigor the government service he wishes to cut or eliminate that is paid for with that tax. The only alternative is to pass the cost of those services plus interest on to future generations. Or perhaps he is a devotee of Grover Norquist, head of The Club For Growth, who wants to “so shrink government that he can drown it in a bathtub.” Eiler Ravnholt Luck
Respect Back in 1980-1982 Harvey Stower, serving as a Methodist minister at Kenwood Methodist Church, counseled me away from the priesthood and into a life of public service. Harvey was well liked and respected among a group of progressive college students – many of whom Harvey counseled as they struggled with various issues. He was so respected that when he decided to return to Amery to run for office a group of college students drove up from Milwaukee and spent a number of days going door to door. Prior to accepting the job as city administrator in St. Croix Falls, I called Harvey and, of course, he talked with me for more than an hour. He was always very gracious. Of course, the St. Croix Falls City Hall and Polk County Information Center is the result of Harvey’s work with the state legislature. Harvey’s early guidance not only lead me to St. Croix Falls but his later work now houses me in this city office. I owe him more than a debt of gratitude. Ed Emerson St. Croix Falls
Cut, not borrow It is unconscionable that salaried elected department heads and unionized employees of Polk County would be considering a pay increase in such times as these. In fact, the rest of the world is having their union contracts broken/rewritten, pay reduced and jobs are being phased out. The road I live on (not a county road) was just paved - I wasn’t aware that it needed it. It didn’t need it. But the funds were available, so the township spent them. I would rather have sent my share to West Sweden Township to repair CTH W. The county shouldn’t borrow, they should cut. And if there are increases to health insurance, the employees need to pick them up or the union go back and renegotiate. When times are better/busier, then there can be improvements and employees rehired. Every other business out there is going through this kind of trauma. The peasants are restless - you may have a Tea Party rebellion on your hands. Kathy Videen St. Croix Falls
Ambassadors On Sept. 22, the Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity hosted the Harlem Ambassadors professional show basketball team for a night of high-flying slam dunks, hilarious comedy and feel-good family entertainment. Event organizers, Jackie Thorwick and Jim Dale planned and promoted the game. The Wisconsin Wild Things proved to be an energetic and enthusiastic, challenging team, and we expressed gratitude to each
of the players for their good sportsmanship. The event would not have been possible without the support and generosity of local community sponsors, the Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity members and the event volunteers. The Harlem Ambassadors give a thumbs up to Siren and Frederic for their warm hospitality and look forward to returning in the future. Harlem Ambassadors
Don’t penalize farmers The possibility (not yet proved) that the lime quarry was mislabeling their grade of agricultural lime was “discovered” by the highway department, while looking at taking over management of the quarry. The following three weeks’ closure due to an uncertain mislabeling problem, and a botched communication and overreaction by the county bureaucrats (nonfarmers) created a definite problem for farmers and haulers. I think this is indicative of what would happen if the highway department took over the lime quarry. Farmers getting 50-59 grade lime versus 60-65 (if indeed they were) makes a small difference. The coarser lime is just slightly less available in the first few years, but will actually persist in its action longer than the higher grade. Getting no lime versus slightly coarser lime is a serious matter. It certainly was a botched process, and someone other than the farmers should be penalized for it! Russ Hanson Cushing
Climate disruption Last week, the Union of Concerned Scientists released a series of reports that finds that average summer temperatures in Wisconsin could increase by 13 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) if we do not act quickly to cut global warming pollution. If heat-trapping emissions are not reduced, Milwaukee could experience 22 days per year at 100°F or more, compared to the historical baseline of less than one day per year. The combination of warmer summers and wetter springs (which delay planting and increase flood risk) would impact agriculture in Wisconsin. Already, heavy rains are occurring about twice as frequently as they did a century ago, increasing the risk of flooding. If action is not taken to curb global warming emissions, average spring and winter rainfall could increase by 30 percent, while average summer rainfall would decrease 10 percent. Passing comprehensive national climate and energy legislation will protect us from the worst effects of climate disruption, create clean energy jobs, and improve our national security. I urge folks to contact Sens. Russell Feingold and Herb Kohl to encourage them to protect Wisconsin from the worst effects of climate disruption by swiftly passing comprehensive, science-based climate and energy legislation through Congress this fall. Doug La Follette Wisconsin Secretary of State Madison
Not good news My dear Jewish friend asked me how President Obama is doing regarding Israel. I read a column last Tuesday (Sept. 15) in the Wall Street Journal that addresses her question. The news is not good. “The percentage of Jewish Israelis who see the Obama Administration as being pro-Israel has declined from 31 percent to 6 percent since May 17...” (Jerusalem Post/Smith poll). So why is there such a lack of confidence in Israel towards the Obama administration? The answer is: Iran. The Iranian government has publicly vowed to wipe Israel off the face of the map. “The main solution is for the elimination of the Zionist regime,” said elected
Killer beets
I had convinced myself that I was dying. After spending two semisleepless nights wondering how the life insurance money would be spent and who would get my boat, I finally confessed to my wife what was on my mind. As a physician I am relatively good at being objective about someone else’s concerns. Not when it comes to myself. There is an old proverb, “When a physician treats himself, he has a fool for a patient.” I now believe that. There is another saying that I like. The difference between major and minor surgery is simple. If it is on you it is minor, if it is on me it is major. I had convinced myself I had a major problem. Fresh vegetables from the garden are supposed to be good for you. Raised organically, there are no pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals to raise havoc with your internal organs. They provide vitamins, minerals, fiber, all in a tasty package without unwanted calories. Just what your mother wants you to eat. They are healthy additions to any diet and highly recommended. Not beets. A couple of days after eating fresh beets I experienced what I thought was life-threatening internal hemorrhage. This wasn’t a trickle, it was the mother lode. Being a physician I decided to examine myself. I opened my shirt in front of the mirror and began probing. My six-pack abs had turned into a 12-pack and now more closely resembled an old bag of marshmallows. I pushed, probed and palpated. No swelling. No pain. A bead of sweat broke out on my forehead and I felt slightly dizzy. “Oh great, now I am having a heart attack,” I thought. The last thing I wanted to do was needlessly worry my wife. She would have scheduled a colonoscopy for me before supper. I decided to wait a day or two before giving her the bad news. Instead I decided to tell a friend. “Vell hey, dat’s da vey it goes yah know. How’s fishin’?” was the response I got back. I figured that he just wanted my tackle box and fishing rods. I made it through work the first day without passing out. So far so good. Once the initial wave of panic subsided, I began to reason with myself and check off various possibilities in my mind. As each belch and gurgle passed without President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (The Washington Post, Aug. 3, 2006). Recall that Chancellor Adolph Hitler implemented Germany’s “final solution” to exterminate the Jews. Now we have Ahmadinejad implementing Iran’s “main solution” to eliminate the Jews. Both of these men are deadly serious. Obama told Iran to stop the nuclear nightmare. “At July’s G-8 summit in Italy, Iran was given a September deadline to start negotiations over its nuclear programs. Last week, Iran gave its answer: “No.” And you better believe it. So, “The conclusion among Israelis is that the Obama administration won’t lift a finger to stop Iran.” And neither will the dysfunctional U.N. and the mighty “international community.” The fact is, Iran will go nuclear – soon. Iran will “be able to produce a weapon’s worth of highly enriched uranium” by next year said a Bipartisan Policy Center report. Former Sen. Charles Robb, D-Virginia, Sen. Dan Coats, R-Indiana, and retired Gen. Charles Ward, experts in this area, signed this report. Never again. That’s what Jews and good people all over the world vowed upon seeing the Holocaust after World War II. Six million exterminated. Never again will we allow such horror to happen on Earth. Obama must take Iran at its word. They will destroy Israel. And they will use nuclear weapons. Iran’s nuclear weapons plants must be destroyed – now. Iran said “no” to peaceful disarming. Israel has a right to exist. And good people have a right to defend themselves.
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Community Voices John Ingalls dire consequences I started to relax. I spent a fitful night, tossing and turning as I deliberated the statistical odds of survival. I am not a hypochondriac. In fact I would lean much more to the side of ignoring my problems, thinking they are normal and will resolve spontaneously. When you are starting down the back side of the hill in life, a little grunting, groaning and wheezing during the day is expected. If someone reports never having any problems I begin to wonder what they are on. The next morning there was less “hemorrhage” and still no pain. Now the lack of pain began to concern me. At first I thought I had a bleeding ulcer and now I was convinced I had something much worse. If I was still alive tonight I would tell my wife. That night I carefully explained the situation to my wife, not wanting to alarm her or cause undue concern. Her response was out of character. She displayed a total lack of compassion and nearly doubled over from laughing. She knew immediately that I was experiencing the side effects of beets, but I knew they weren’t just any beets, they were killer beets. Dr John W. Ingalls MD attended the University of Wisconsin Medical School, graduating in 1989. Following graduation he attended a University of Wisconsin Family Practice Residency program in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In 1992, he joined Grantsburg Clinic as an employee of Allina Health System based out of Minneapolis. In 2001, he and his wife, Tammy Ingalls, RN, purchased a satellite clinic from Allina, based in Webster. They have operated this clinic independently since 2001 under the name of Ingalls Family Medicine Clinic. He and his wife have 4 daughters, two of them now married and entering into health-related careers. They enjoy traveling and many outdoor recreational activities. Israel may have to go it alone with Iran. That is a first for U.S. policy. America has always stood by Israel, “God’s chosen people.” The vast majority of Americans support Israel – “70 percent of Americans say Israel is an ally,” (Rasmussen Poll, August 200). The WSJ columnist asks us to keep in mind the useful Roman adage: Si vis pacem, para bellum. (If you wish for peace, prepare for war.) For Israel, peace through strength ain’t such a bad policy. And they will need our support – sooner than we think. Wayne Anderson West Sweden
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Helping out our farmers Since Wisconsin became a state in 1848, agriculture has consistently been one of our largest and most important industries. Whether on a road trip in northern, southern, eastern, or western Wisconsin, you can simply look out your car window and the chances are pretty good that you’ll see a farm. Our community is home to several farms, and I was fortunate enough to tour the Minglewood Dairy farm in Deer Park earlier this month. As we continue to battle these tough economic times we often hear about the high number of home foreclosures, the number of layoffs from Wisconsin’s large corporations, or the locally owned business down the street that can no longer keep its doors open. We rarely hear about the farming industry, the folks who put the food and milk on our table, and how
Scanning the horizon of books and libraries A battle is raging over the future of books in the digital age and the role libraries will play. One case now before a U.S. federal court may, some say, grant a practical monopoly on recorded human knowledge to global Internet search giant Google. The complex case has attracted opposition from hundreds of individuals and groups from around the planet. Google announced in 2004 its plan to digitize millions of books and make them available online. Books in the public domain would be made freely available. Newer books, published since 1923 and for which copyright still exists, would still be online, but only viewable in what Google called “snippets.” Two groups, The Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers, sued, alleging copyright violations. In October 2008, the groups and Google announced a settlement to the lawsuits, dubbed the “Google Book Settlement.” Google would pay $125 million and create a “Books Rights Registry,” a new organization that would direct funds from the settlement, and future revenue from book sales, to the copyright holders. Google would be empowered to not only display works, but also to become a massive, online electronic bookstore. The settlement grants Google, automatically, permission to scan, display and sell
they too are struggling in this economic climate. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection estimates that debt on Wisconsin’s dairy farms has risen by $1.2 billion in the past 15 Ann months, with losses Hraychuck per cow averaging $100 per cow per 28th District month. Dairy prodprices are continAssembly uct uing to drop well below last year’s prices, in addition to a decrease in consumption of dairy products. For a state that is one of the largest milk, cheese, and butter producers in the country, you can
imagine how devastating this situation is for our farmers. Last week Rural Caucus, a group of rural legislators that holds regular meetings to talk about priorities that are important to our districts, met with DATCP Secretary Rod Nilsestuen to discuss these very issues. This is of the highest priority for the secretary and his department. If you are a farmer, and are worried about the state of your business but also your future in agriculture, there are resources available. DATCP’s Wisconsin Farm Center can provide farmers and their family members with a wide range of information and outreach services on a variety of topics. Some of the programs available through the Wisconsin Farm Center include but are not limited to: farm mediation and arbitration program, rural electric power services program, assistance for underserved farmers, and beginning and transitioning farmer program.
The Wisconsin Farm Center’s professional staff and trained volunteers can provide the information, guidance, and resources that can help keep our farms in business and improve them for future. The center can connect farmers with many state, university and federal programs that they otherwise may not have known about or had access to. The Wisconsin Farm Center can be reached via phone toll free at 800-9422472, via e-mail at farmcenter@wisconsin.gov, or via fax at 608-224-5107. You can also view their Web site by visiting www.datcp.state.wi.us and clicking on the “Farming and Agriculture” tab at the top of the Web page. As always, if you have any additional questions regarding this or any other state legislative matter, please feel free to contact me toll free at 888-529-0028 or by emailing me at Rep.Hraychuck@legis.wisconsin.gov.
books that are still in copyright but are deemed “out of print,” and for which the copyright holder cannot be easily found. These are referred to as “orphan works.” The status of orphan works has been the subject of much debate, and legislation has been proposed to make orphan works more available to the public. The GBS gives Google, and only Google, sole, legal access to digitize and sell these works. UC Berkeley Law professor Pamela Samuelson wrote recently, “The Google Book Search settlement will be, if approved, the most significant book industry development in the modern era ... (and) will transform the future of the book industry and of public access to the cultural heritage of mankind embodied in books.” Brewster Kahle co-founded the Internet Archive, a digital library aspiring to provide “universal access to human knowledge.” It houses 150 billion Web pages, 200,000 movies, 400,000 audio recordings and more than 1.6 million texts. Kahle opposes the GBS. Google scans large library holdings and returns to each library digital versions only viewable on a limited number of computer terminals that Google provides. I asked Kahle how he sees the future of libraries. “Libraries as a physical place to go, I think will continue,” he said. “But if this trend continues, if we let Google make a monopoly here, then what libraries are in terms of repositories of books, places that buy books, own them, be a guardian of them, will cease to exist. Libraries,
going forward, may just be subscribers to a few monopoly cordataporations’ Kahle’s bases.” version of the digital library, which he and others are building collaboratively, is open and shareable, without strings atAmy tached as with Goodman Google’s deal. Kahle co-founded the Open Book Alliance, which filed an opposition to the GBS, equating the settlement to oil price-fixing schemes set up by railroad barons and John Rockefeller’s Standard Oil in the 1870s. After Judge Denny Chin, who is presiding over the case, called for public comment, opposition began flooding in from around the globe, from the governments of France and Germany to scores of smaller and foreign publishers, authors and artists, including folk singer Arlo Guthrie and author Julia Wright, daughter of Richard Wright, who wrote the classics “Black Boy” and “Native Son.“ Marybeth Peters, head of the U.S. Copyright Office, called it an “end run around legislative process and prerogatives.” Judge Chin proposed a “fairness hearing” for Oct. 7 to decide on the Google Book Settlement. On Sept. 18, the U.S. Department of Justice filed an opposition brief. It read, in part, “the breadth of the Proposed Settle-
ment — especially the forward-looking business arrangements it seeks to create — raises significant legal concerns. ... A global disposition of the rights to millions of copyrighted works is typically the kind of policy change implemented through legislation, not through a private judicial settlement.” Judge Chin announced a delay on the hearing. The Open Book Alliance, along with many others, applauded the delay and is calling for an open, transparent process going forward to deal with the future of book digitization and the issue of orphan works in a way that best benefits the public interest. ••• Denis Moynihan contributed research to this column. •••
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Area Ne ws at a Glance Band builds homes
HINCKLEY, Minn. – Eighteen new single-family homes will be built in Hinckley, where part of District III of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s reservation is located. Mille Lacs Band officials led a ceremonial groundbreaking this past week, and the homes are expected to be completed in 2010. The Ojibwe blessing and groundbreaking were held in Zhingwaak Oodena (meaning “pine town” in English), a development east of Grand Casino Hinckley that is already the location of assisted-living units for band elders and three fourplexes. The 18 homes announced are slated to be three- and four-bedroom homes for band families and elders. “Band members have told us that more homes are needed close to the jobs at the casino and in the region around Hinckley,” said Harry Davis, Mille Lacs Band District III representative. “We are glad to be able to offer these homes for band members.” The band has built more than 200 homes and renovated many more since opening Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley in 1991 and 1992. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe is a self-governing, federally recognized Indian tribe located in East Central Minnesota. The band has more than 4,000 enrolled members, for whom it provides a wide variety of programs and services.- from Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Travel Channel films event
HAYWARD - The Travel Channel’s Bizarre World paid a visit to Scheer’s Lum-
berjack Bowl on Aug. 31 to film a segment for their new series, “Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World,” which premiered Sept. 1 with a visit to Cuba. The segment of the show featuring Zimmern in Hayward will be broadcast on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and will be shown in 70 countries. Zimmern, who most fans know as the Travel Channel host who eats the world’s most bizarre foods, is expanding with a new series. It “explores the unusual rituals and unexpected customs in each area, as Andrew steps out of his culinary comfort zone and into a world more bizarre than even he ever thought possible,” said Marjorie Hall of the Travel Channel. Welcome to Hayward’s Lumberjack Bowl, selected along with Belize, Germany, South Africa, Bali, the Kalahari and Cuba as some of the first season’s bizarre places to visit and explore local adventure. Zimmern’s foray into the wild, wild world of lumberjacking included the events of pole climbing, ax throw, boom run, log roll, cross cut and hot saw. Lumberjacks Sam Fenton and Shane Sabin, both college students who work for Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows in the summer, trained and guided Zimmern through the “bizarre” exercises. Fenton said, “The whole crew and Zimmern were great and lots of fun to work with — everything went really well.” Fenton said Zimmern was extremely motivated to learn a sport that it is both difficult and “not the type of sport you can just pick up on.” - Sawyer County Record (haywardwi.com)
Man drives into lake
PRESCOTT - A man accused of stealing a car, crashing into a lake, and then fleeing from officers, pleaded not guilty due to mental disease. Joshua Fleming, 29, Prescott, entered the plea Monday. He will undergo an evaluation. Sparta Police say on June 3 a sheriff’s deputy tried to pull Fleming over when he sped away. They say he drove through the parking lot of a VFW in Sparta, then crashed about 50 yards out into Perch Lake. Officers say Fleming got out of the sinking car and started swimming away from police. A passenger inside the vehicle was trapped but was eventually able to escape. Fleming reached the middle of the lake before yelling for help. He was rescued and ticketed. – weau.com
Bayfield must boil water
BAYFIELD — Residents in the northern Wisconsin town of Bayfield must boil their water after coliform bacteria was found in the town’s water supply. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says the water underwent routine tests last week and tested positive for coliform bacteria on Sept. 20 and Sept. 23. Officials are advising residents to boil water used for drinking and food preparation for at least one minute as a precaution. Ken Scherer, a DNR water supply engineer, says the bacteria are generally not harmful, but they indicate that other harmful organisms could have entered the water supply. Officials plan to do more testing to isolate the
source of the contamination. - Superior Telegram/Associated Press
No shackles
BARRON - The defendants in a Barron homicide trial likely won’t have to appear before jurors while wearing orange jail inmate uniforms, handcuffs or shackles around their ankles, according to a judge’s recent ruling. Two men were both charged with first-degree reckless homicide and aggravated battery following a Jan. 31 incident at a rural Barron residence where 45-year-old Daniel Grindheim was beaten to death. During a motion hearing held Sept. 17 in Barron County Circuit Court, Judge Jim Babbitt ruled that the defendants will be allowed to wear street clothes during their jury trial and restraints aren’t likely to be necessary. “Case law indicates that handcuffs or shackles for criminal defendants can be fairly prejudicial in front of the jury, and I anticipate that - barring some sort of unforeseen outburst from either of the defendants - shackles will not be necessary,” said Babbitt, noting that the decision is left up to the judge in these types of cases. If defendants did become unruly, Babbitt said that the holding room attached to the courtroom could then be used to physically separate the defendants from others. The jury trial itself is still scheduled to begin Jan. 19, 2010. - Barron News-Shield
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NEA grant supports third year of The Big Read ST. CROIX FALLS - Festival Theatre and St. Croix Falls Public Library recently announced they received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to host The Big Read in February 2010. Its third-consecutive award, the partnership between Festival Theatre and the St. Croix Falls Public Library is one of 269 nonprofits nationwide - including arts, culture and science organizations; libraries; and municipalities - to receive a grant to host a Big Read project between September 2009 and June 2010. The Big Read gives communities the opportunity to come together to read, discuss and celebrate one of 30 selections from U.S. and world literature. The Big Read in Polk and Burnett counties in Wisconsin and Chisago County in Minnesota will focus on the literary and dramatic works of Thornton Wilder, “The Bridge of San Luis Rey” and “Our Town.” The latest Big Read grantees represent 44 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Since the 2006 pilot program with 10 participating organizations, the NEA has given more than 800 grants to support local Big Read projects. “The nationwide reach of the Big Read in our communities is excellent.
There are countless stories of the impact literature has had on folks from our first two Big Read projects. It’s a tremendous privilege to continue the work of the Big Read here in the St. Croix River Valley,” says Amy Klein, project coordinator. Thornton Wilder, a Wisconsin native, is the only writer to have won Pulitzer Prizes for both fiction and drama. His novel “The Bridge of San Luis Rey” and play “Our Town” both focus on the preciousness and precariousness of people’s lives, whether in small-town America, eighteenth-century Peru or anywhere where people happen to live. The organizations selected receive Big Read grants ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 to promote and carry out community-based reading programs featuring activities such as read-a-thons, book discussions, lectures, movie screenings and performing-arts events. Participating communities also receive high-quality, free-of-charge educational materials to supplement each title, including reader’s, teacher’s and audio guides. The St. Croix River Valley Big Read program will take place February 27March 31, 2010. The program features the “Capture Our Town” photojournalism exhibit, the “Your Town, A Living
City approves easement by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – The city council approved an easement for Dairyland Power to upgrade their power poles and transmission line in conjunction with the Xcel Energy Chisago Project voltage line upgrade. The council reviewed the proposal at the Sept. 28 council meeting. The plan commission reviewed the proposal last week and recommended it to the council for approval. The proposal includes a payment from Dairyland Power to the city for $10,100 for a 30-foot right of way along property that borders Impact Seven and Wal-Mart property. The easement approval includes the following conditions: all brush is to be chipped, no random brush left on the right of way, and written consent is obtained from the city clerk or city administrator by the company prior to any herbicidal treatment (no spraying within 50 feet of the
retention pond is implied in that condition). The council had no opposition to the line or the poles being constructed, but the language of the easement agreement was a concern. Councilman Brian Blesi stated that if the words to have and to hold and forever are included in the language, he felt the city would be relinquishing any rights to use the corridor for other utilities if the opportunity came up. The language of the easement does relinquish city rights. Should that situation occur, the city could approach Dairyland Power along with the utility to pursue easement development. Gene Shafer, Dairyland Representative, stated that the space they need to construct their line does not leave much room for other use of that property. The council approved the easement with the conditions of the herbicide.
Treasure Alley holds grand reopening
History” oral history project that will compile stories gathered by area residents to create a stage reader’s theater piece, and appearances by Wisconsin author David Rhodes and Jean Fereca from Wisconsin Public Radio. Celebrating the first-time Big Read inclusion of a dramatic piece, Festival Theatre will produce Wilder’s “Our Town” with a cast of local students and professionals, touring the play to local high schools and closing its run with public performances at Festival Theatre. “I’ve always been amazed at the ability literature has to draw out the commonalities of our human experience. Bringing this classic American dramatic piece to communities all over the St. Croix Valley truly is the work of bridging periods of time and differences, making connections and building community,” says Festival Theatre Executive Director Danette Olsen. “Involving libraries, non-profits, government agencies, media outlets and historical organizations takes the Big Read beyond just the literature. It’s also about what can be accomplished through partnership.” The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed
to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. Support for The Big Read is provided by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Transportation for The Big Read is provided by Ford. Additional funding is provided by the Wisconsin Humanties Council. For a complete list of communities participating in the Big Read, a list of the Big Read novels, program application guidelines or more information on the program, please visit www.neabigread.org. Contact Am y Klein at 715-483-3387 for more information on events, educational activities, to become a reading group leader or to become involved with the Big Read in the upper St. Croix Valley. The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established, bringing the arts to all Americans, and providing leadership in arts education. It was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. — submitted
City looks to swap land with park Community center projects approved
by Tammi Milberg TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The city of Taylors Falls approved a letter of understanding to send to the Minnesota Interstate State Park regarding the possibility of a land swap at the Sept. 28 meeting. Apparently the city owns one-half acre, or four lots, that border the Interstate Park property they would be willing to swap or exchange for the same amount of land by the Memorial Community Center parking lot, owned by the National Park Service. The letter will be sent to the park service suggesting the land exchange to the park service. The council indicated the land by the community center could be used for future city use. In regards to the Memorial Community Center, the council approved improvements to the center, even though the budget for that project is over spent. The idea is to keep the improvements going that are vital for the center, according to the council, with the monies to be paid out from the 2010 budget for the project or offset by the contingency fund in the budget at the end of the year. The council approved improvements with the fund to be determined by the council at the end of the year.
The improvements are to finish a third bathroom that is outdoors and would be finished by the Lighting Festival in November. The interior finishing of two bathrooms, carpentry and top of the stairs are on the list for completion also, as well as landscaping that is expected to be done within the next week. The cost estimate is $4,150 for all the projects. The council consensus was that the community center is a benefit for the community and that the improvements should be done. The council also approved amending the text of the development code for expansion of an industrial business to allow its use. Owners of the business Lakes Area Manufacturing wish to expand their business with an addition. The industrial use of the their building was permitted prior to 1974 when the Wild and Scenic River Act preserved the area and indicated that industrial and other uses were no longer permitted uses in that zone. The industrial use is nonconforming currently, but the city can amend the language to allow the use as permitted. The Department of Natural Resources reviewed the information and gave preliminary approval for the city to amend the text and include the industrial use in the code, allowing for the expansion of the manufacturing company. The council approved the language change.
Scholarship fund gets donation
Treasure Alley, a little-bit-of-everything shop on Main Street in St. Croix Falls, held a grand reopening celebration last Friday, Sept. 25, adding a new floor. The business expanded a whole new level due to popular demand. Coowner Karen Vitalis says the business is growing and the space had to grow as well. “It’s nice in the economic times that we are expanding due to the demands of the public,” she said. “We also had to add another partner to handle the business.” Pictured (L to R) are Christine Maefsky, vendor, Karen Vitalis, co-owner, and Teri Hexum, vendor. Not pictured are co-owners Thira Cocherelle, Heidi Glynn and JoAnne Dehn. –Photo by Tammi Milberg
Peggy Johnson, Osceola, presented a check for $2,647.50 to the Osceola Community Health Foundation for the Nancy Smith Scholarship Fund. The fund awards two $1,000 scholarships each year to students pursuing education in health-related fields. The scholarship was established in 2005 in memory of Smith, a longtime employee of Osceola Medical Center. Johnson, Smith’s sister, joined friends and other family members in hosting a garage sale to raise money for the fund. Johnson is seen standing in front of a photo of her sister receiving her nursing degree. The photo hangs in the clinic at OMC. - Special photo
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Burnett County Department of Health and Human Services will begin taking applications for energy assistance beginning October 1, 2009. Applications will be taken through May 15, 2010. Applicants must provide Social Security cards for all household members and proof of income for the previous three months. If you are self-employed you will need to provide your taxes. Interest and dividends need to be verified with your most recent 1099.
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The Village Players Community Theatre Board of Directors posed for a photo after the group’s annual meeting on Sept. 24 at the Voyager Village Stables. Back row (L to R): Judy Tornowske, Kitty Holmquist, Wendy Rechsteiner, Priscilla Bauer and Linda Schmidt. Front row (L to R): Billie Frisch, Nancy Rogers, Dee Troutman and Joan Gill. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer
Applications will be taken on an appointment basis only at the following locations: Grantsburg Senior Center October 8, 2009 9 a.m. - Noon Siren Senior Center October 13, 2009 9 a.m. - Noon Webster Senior Center October 15, 2009 9 a.m. - Noon Danbury Swiss Town Hall October 22, 2009 9 a.m. - Noon A & H Senior Center October 27, 2009 9 a.m. - Noon To schedule an appointment at these locations, please call Connie Crosby, Benefit Specialist, Burnett County Aging Unit at 715-349-7600, Ext. 1239.
Village Players member Bunny Day and Village Players Board President Kitty Holmquist presented a $500 scholarship to Webster graduate Olivia Main. Main was a cast member in the community theater group’s recent production of “The Foreigner” and will be attending UW-River Falls as a theater major this fall. The Village Players Community Theatre group has made a commitment to promoting the arts and theater in the area and as part of that commitment each year gives individual scholarships to students and donations to local schools for their theater and music programs. Don Day and Don Hallberg were Bingo buddies during a special game played at the Village Players Community Theatre group’s Sept. 24 annual meeting. The two shared a laugh when they bingoed at the same time. Fellow Village Player member Joan Gill (back) also thought it amusing both Dons came up winners together.
Nancy Rogers gave an enthusiastic sign when she got bingo during the entertainment portion of the Village Players annual meeting on Sept. 24. Rogers and other Village Players Community Theatre group members enjoyed playing a special version of the popular game using past playproduction names instead of numbers on their Bingo cards.
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School advised to be prepared for H1N1 by Mary Stirrat LUCK — There have been no reported cases of H1N1 at Luck Schools yet, but the district has been advised to be prepared, district Administrator Rick Palmer told the school board Monday evening, Sept. 28. He reported on a conference call last week involving the Polk County Department of Public Health, which has asked local schools to be a vaccination site once the vaccine is available. Teachers are not on the priority list for the vaccine, Palmer said, but children between the ages of 6 months and 24 years are key targets. Students will need a signed consent form before they can receive the vaccine. Budget issues The 2009-10 budget was discussed in preparation for the annual district meeting that followed the regular board meeting (see separate story). In discussing the budget, Palmer said that district enrollment is up by 11 students, from 540 last year to 551 this year. The increase includes six in the 4-K program, and four in kindergarten. Because of the increase, he said, the district lost $20,350 in “hold harmless” funding provided to schools with declining enrollment. Several years ago, Palmer said, the district received $138,000 in “hold harmless” funding due to declining enrollment. Palmer also told the board that the 2009-10 budget included the maximum allowable tax levy but still shows deficit spending of $280,000. All 12 schools responding to a survey from the Lakeland Conference indicated they were levying the maximum amount. Conference presenter Palmer was the lone school administrator to present at the sixth-annual Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Leadership Conference in Milwaukee two weeks ago, highlighting the “green” technology employed in replacing the school’s heating and ventilation system several years ago. Luck was the first existing educational building to attain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification in Wisconsin. With help from Focus on
Members of the Luck School Board of Education (L to R) in back are: Jake Jensen, Daryl Bazey, Amy Dueholm, LeRoy Buck and student representative Alex Smith. Seated is board President Bob Clifton. — Photo by Mary Stirrat Energy, the school implemented a new system that saves about $77,000 in energy costs each year. Palmer’s trip to the two-day conference was paid by Focus on Energy, he told the school board. While there, he said, he gained information on “green roofs,” where plants are grown on the roof. These have been proven to aid in cooling the building, decreasing water runoff and maintaining the condition of the roof. “It is supposed to double the lifetime of a roof,” Palmer said. The elementary roof will need to be replaced in about five years, he added, and a green roof will be something to at least look into.” There were 41 other vendors at the conference, Palmer said. Two other school districts were included. SAGE waiver Luck’s request for a waiver to allow 17 or 18 students in a classroom and still be eligible for SAGE funding was approved by the state, Palmer told the board. SAGE funding is available to provide teaching staff for kindergarten through third grade in order to keep class sizes at 15 students or less. The waiver means that Luck will still receive the funding even though the class size is more than allowed. “They expect us to be in full compliance for the 2010-2011 school year,” Palmer told the board.
If the ratio of students to teachers in a grade is more than 15 to one next year, he said, the district will need to determine if and how to cut class size. SAGE provided $152,000 for two teachers last year, he said, which was a break-even situation. “If it’s break even,” he said, “it’s worth it.” Dress code Seventeen high school volunteers had the opportunity to review a proposed dress code based on a model from Unity Schools, high school Principal Mark Gobler told the board. The students have about a week to review it, then five of them will meet with high school staff to help develop a final policy to be presented to the board in October. “They thought it was a pretty good document,” Gobler told the board. He said that the object of the dress code was not to keep up with changing fashions, but to set some general parameters for appropriate dress. Clothing that has tears or rips that show undergarments will not be allowed; girls tops will need three-inch-wide straps; boys tank tops cannot have armholes down to the waist; and pants will not be allowed to hang too low. “I think they bought into the idea that something was needed,” Gobler said of the students.
Athletic fees, coaching Gobler reported on a survey of schools in the Lakeland Conference and beyond, showing the ratio of coaches to athletes in school sports. The average, he said, is about two coaches for each level. “We’re right around what everyone has,” he said, “at about one to 10 or one to 12.” He also reported that Luck is with a “slight” majority of districts that do not charge a fee to participate in sports. Fifteen schools surveyed do not charge for participation, but Rice Lake charges $5 admission to sporting events, Gobler said. Eleven other districts charge for participation, with the fee ranging from $5 to $75 per year. Some districts had maximum charges per student per year, and all had maximum charges per family. Other business • The board approved an early-release day Oct. 22 to provide staff with in-service training on the mandated Response to Intervention program. Students will be released at 12:45 p.m. • Alex Smith, the new student representative on the board, was introduced. Smith will be a liaison between the board and the student body and can participate in board discussions. “We would value your input,” Palmer told Smith. • Gobler reported that a delegation from Iraq visited the school Sept. 28. The group included a physicist, three medical doctors, four college deans or professors and community health representatives. They were very impressed with the size of the school, particularly the gym, said Gobler, and were very interested in the ITV programming. • State testing for eighth- and 10thgraders will start Oct. 19. Elementary students will be tested after Halloween. • Elementary Principal Ann Goldbach said that she will be starting a garden at the school, something she has done at her previous schools. At her last school, she said, more than 1,000 pounds of vegetables from the garden were donated to local food shelves. In Wisconsin, Goldbach said, produce from school gardens can be used in the hot lunch program.
Milltown history, photos needed by Mary Stirrat MILLTOWN — The village of Milltown will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2010, and preparations to celebrate the centennial are already under way. The actual date of incorporation, March 28, 1910, will be marked with a reenactment of the first board meeting. Because March 28, 2010, will be a Sunday, the re-enactment will take place as part of a birthday party on March 27. The anniversary will be the focus of the 2010 Fishermen’s Party in June, with nine days of events. In addition, the anniversary committee is gathering photos and information for a calendar and a book on the history of the village. Not surprisingly, said Steve Quist of the anniversary committee, within Milltown’s 100 years of history are a number
This photo of the Polk County Limited at the Milltown Depot was taken in July 1909. The Polk County Limited, operated by the Soo Line, ran between the Twin Cities and Northwest Wisconsin. Anyone with information or photos of the train, or on any other aspect of Milltown’s history, is asked to contact Steve Quist or LuAnn White. — Photo courtesy of the Milltown 100th Anniversary Committee
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Burnett County announces postponement of flu clinics
BURNETT COUNTY - Burnett County Department of Health and Human Services is temporarily out of seasonal flu vaccine for adults. There is no shortage of the vaccine. There is a delay in shipment from the manufacturers. The department is cancelling the follow-
MADISON/HERTEL - The St. Croix Band of Chippewa Indians is hopeful that the White House will change federal gaming policy, as it relates to off-reservation casinos. Some actions by Obama administration officials are fueling talk that change is indeed coming. The St. Croix Chippewa want an offreservation casino in Beloit, 300 miles from their reservation. They’re appeal-
ing seasonal flu vaccination clinics: Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Swiss Town Hall in Danbury Monday, Oct. 5, at the A&H Senior Center. These clinics will be rescheduled at a later date.
The department will hold the Siren School District flu clinic, but this will be for children 18 years of age and under. The Burnett County Health Department continues to have seasonal influenza vaccine for infants and children from 6 months of age up to 18 years of age
Please call the Burnett County Flu Line at 715-349-7600 Option 5 for updates. You may also check for updates on their Web site www.burnettcounty.com. – submitted
Tribe has new hope for Beloit casino ing a directive from the Bush administration that discouraged off-reservation casinos, which may have led to their application’s rejection earlier this year. Tribal spokesman Joseph Hunt says a November date for oral arguments in a Washington appellate court was announced this month. But, he says lately there have been signs that the resolution could come from political, rather than ju-
dicial means. Hunt says the head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs has actually visited some off-reservation sites in upstate New York. That had never happened in the last eight years under the old administration, so the tribe thought that was a positive sign. Hunt says there is some resistance. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and a
bipartisan group of Western politicians have written Interior Secretary Ken Salazar advising against such a change. Hunt says the Interior Department is expected to make a decision on the Bush administration’s off-reservation directive soon. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Brian Bull, WHA/WERN-Madison)
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County 2010 budget is ready for public comment Oct. 22 by Nancy Jappe SIREN – The Burnett County budget for 2010, as presented to the county board by Administrator Candace Fitzgerald at their meeting Sept. 24, calls for an increase of 3 percent over the 2009 budget, or a total increase of $242,820. When all was said and done, and requests for increase/status quo in from all departments, the county ended up only $91 short of the statutory levy. “We are not going to be progressive. We are not getting out and doing things; we are in a holding pattern,” Fitzgerald said. “This is the first year I have felt we can only hold. The (economy) is starting to catch up with us. There’s a decrease in equalized value. It will continue to be challenging. “Departments are not getting what they want. They are getting what they need,” she added. The 2010 proposed county budget is at
Andy Falk, a student at Grantsburg High School, is the new alternate youth representative on the Burnett County Board of Supervisors. When school representative Michelle Lund is unable to attend a board meeting, Falk will take her place.
Wayne Lindemans, business development specialist for Northwest Regional Planning Commission, came to the Sept. 24 meeting of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors to talk about the 2009 comprehensive economic development strategy annual report prepared by NWRPC. $21,571,702. Equalized property value is showing a decrease of $42,852,000, a drop of 1.4583 percent. The mill rate for 2010, as presented at this meeting, will come in at $2.94 per $1,000 valuation, an increase of $0.13 per thousand. Health insurance costs for the county in 2010 show a 14-percent increase. The county budget now is at its lowest amount since 2006, when the budget came in at $22,623,756. The highest budget since 2006 was at $24,065,652 in 2009. Public comments on the proposed budget will be taken during the October county board meeting set for Thursday, Oct. 22, starting at 9:30 a.m. Final budget approval will come during the county board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10. CEDS annual report According to its printed literature, the comprehensive economic development strategy annual report is required for
Wisconsin Bookworms in Burnett County receives donation
Representing the three Burnett County schools on the county board of supervisors for the 2009-2010 school year are (L to R): Liz Otto, Siren High School, an alternate for the 2008-2009 school year; Michelle Lund, Grantsburg High School, an alternate last year; and Allison Leef, Webster High School, new to the board this year. – Photos by Nancy Jappe maintaining economic development district designation and qualifying for EDA assistance under its public works, economic adjustment and most planning programs. The report provides yearly updates on economic changes and development in the Northwest District. Wayne Lindemans, business development specialist for Northwest Regional Planning Commission, was on hand to give the county board a look at the statistics contained in the report. The report gives an inventory of the past year’s development efforts. Three Burnett County businesses received revolving loan funds in 2008 – Kleiss Gears Inc., E & M Machine Inc. and Burnett Dairy Corporation. Square One Foods Inc., Siren, received a loan from the development fund. Six goals were outlined, including the goal of attracting, retaining and expanding sound industries in order to create high-skill/high-wage jobs. One of the statistics given in the report shows that the per capita personal income in 2007 for Burnett County showed the average wage of $27,641, which
ranks the county as No. 58 in the state. The poverty level in Burnett County has risen from 8.8 percent in 2000 to 13.2 percent in 2007. The population in the Northwest region is at a growth rate of 4.2 percent. “This lags behind the state by quite a bit,” Lindemans said. “Burnett County has an aging population who are remaining here or in the workforce, but the declining workforce will not attract new people.” “A question for Burnett County is whether we spend time and effort to bring something in to keep young people from leaving, or do we develop other facilities and increase services for the aging population?” asked Supervisor Gary Lundberg. “We are wrestling with both of these issues. It’s not an easy paradox.” “Why are we not taking advantage of the minds and knowledge of people coming in?” asked Supervisor Eldon Freese. Discussion this coming January and February will help the county board in framing what their priorities are.
Business honored RICE LAKE - The Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce annual banquet was held at Turtleback Conference Center on Sept. 17, Louie’s Finer Meats, Cumberland, was honored as the 2009 Commercial/Retail Business of the Year. This
award was presented “For creating a positive impact on the local economy through growth, creativeness, and your many honors and awards received bringing awareness to our area.” - submitted
BAAG meets Tuesday SIREN - The Burnett Area Arts Group will hold it monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 5 p.m. at North Wind Arts, 24467 Hwy. 35/70. Artists, crafters, art patrons and the public are invited.
After a short business meeting, attendees can create an “art clock.” All materials provided for a fee of $15. For more information, call 715-349-8448 or e-mail northwindart@sirentel.net. - with submitted information
Windpower decisions could soon be in state government’s hands
Owner of Full of Beans Coffee Bar, Jennifer Sabatka, (L), hands Karen Brooks from HCE a $150 check for Burnett County Wisconsin Bookworms. Burnett County’s two Home and Community Education groups, Harmony and Odds and Ends, are part sponsors of Wisconsin Bookworms in Burnett County. Each month from September to May, volunteers read to preschool children at the libraries in Webster and Grantsburg and to Mia Copeland and St. Croix Tribal Head Starts. After the story, each child is given the book to take home. Since 1998, Wisconsin Bookworms has distributed thousands of book in Burnett County. For the last two years, Full of Beans Coffee Bar, located in the A and H area, has been selling donated used books and donating all of the proceeds to children reading programs. For more information on Wisconsin Bookworms in Burnett County, contact Brooks at 715-259-3925. - Photo by Sherill Summer
MADISON - The state Public Service Commission would have the final say on how close wind turbines can be built to neighboring homes under a plan now headed to Gov. Jim Doyle’s desk. The proposal that cleared the full Assembly last Wednesday, Sept. 16, would take away the power of local governments to set their own wind farm siting standards. Sponsors say it would end the current patchwork of zoning ordinances throughout Wisconsin in favor a single standard. Green Bay Assembly Democratic sponsor Jim Soletski says that predictability will encourage wind farm developers to build here and create jobs. Soletski says this legislation will enhance Wisconsin’s economy by creating a clear-and-level playing field for everyone when a wind turbine project is pro-
posed. What still worries some rural landowners is that the statewide standards will be more relaxed and turbines will get placed too close to neighboring homes. Manitowac Democrat Bob Ziegelbauer was among those who voted against the proposal. He told colleagues they were nullifying the hundreds of hours of work local governments had put into their own wind ordinances. The plan would require the PSC to consider the health effects of wind turbines and it would require developers to keep enough money on hand to dismantle the turbines if they stop working. Doyle’s office says Doyle supports the bill. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Shawn Johnson, WHA/WERN-Madison)
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trustees/from page 1 Trustees Lori Pardun and Jen Nelson, along with President Nancy WebsterSmith, have come out in opposition to the purchase. As of Tuesday, Sept. 29, Tomlinson has organized up to eight individuals who will be canvassing the village to gain the required number of signatures to allow the recall to move forward. Packets of information for residents to review have been developed, including a letter from Tomlinson, in which he states, “We can not afford this in our village at all. We have no purpose for this land which the trustees still wish to purchase.” The group will need 104 signatures on each petition, one for Jensen and one for Cooper. This number represents 25 percent of the number of registered voters who cast a ballot in the last gubernatorial race. An individual needs only to be a resident of the village to sign the petition, not necessarily a registered voter. “The people in this town are talking to you,” Tomlinson said after presenting the notices of recall last week, “but you’re not listening. The state had made this (recall) available because of people like you, who don’t listen.” If Tomlinson and his group are successful in obtaining the necessary signatures within 60 days, the recall petition must be presented to the village board and village clerk Kathy Hanson must verify that each signature is valid. According to village Administrator Kristina Handt, once the signatures are validated a special election will be scheduled for the sixth Tuesday following validation. If a primary is necessary, it will be held prior to the regular election. Cooper and Jensen will automatically appear on the ballot unless they resign
from their positions, she said, and other candidates must identify whether they are running opposed to Cooper or to Jensen. The special election is estimated to cost around $1,250, and is not included in the budget. Other comments Besides “appearances by visitors,” only two items were on the agenda for the Sept. 23 meeting. These items were financing of the land purchase for the business/industrial park, and a request from the Luck Snowmobile Club to add walls to the north and south sides of the Gandy Dancer Trail shelter. Village President Nancy WebsterSmith was absent from the meeting, presenting at a conference in Duluth, Minn., and Vice President Steve Nielsen chaired the meeting. Nielsen went around the room, asking each of the two dozen or so audience members if they wanted to speak to the board. Most of the comments were in regards to the industrial park purchase, primarily opposed. LuAnn and Tom Becker, Twin Cities residents who own property on Little Butternut Lake, spoke about the property’s designation as rural preservation and resource protection area in Luck’s comprehensive plan. They also commented on the shallow water table in that area, and the location of the property within the 100-year flood stage. “It’s directly against the comprehensive plan,” said Tom Becker. “In my opinion it’s like hiring a lawyer and not taking his advice.” Joan and Ray Garske, year-round residents on the north side of Little Butternut, said they have been trying to sell
their home, and lost a sale due to the proposed industrial park. “I know none of you care,” said Ray. “You could care less, with the way you’re pushing this through.” Another audience member, with property just west of the lake, said, “I would ask you humbly to listen to your constituents.” “This is horribly divisive in the community,” said Dennis Fawver, “and before you make a decision, is it worth it?” Mark Jensen, whose wife, Marsha, is one of the trustees being recalled, said he had not planned to say anything during the meeting. Tomlinson’s move, he said, angered him and made him change his mind about staying silent. “I’m disappointed that you would find it in yourself to bereave these people who have offered to serve you for these years,” Jensen said to Tomlinson. He added that he would like to see all the people who have attended recent board meetings to further their own purposes show up to serve the good of the village. Brook Waalen, resident of the town of Bone Lake and a former trustee, said he was opposed to intensive development of the property. However, he said, he stood behind Jensen in his statements to the board. No board action After giving everyone a chance to voice their concerns and opinions, Nielsen said, “There’s a little ‘cart before the horse’ going on here,” referring to the agenda item of financing the land purchase. The previous week, he noted, the county board voted against allowing the village to annex a piece of county-owned property located between the village boundary and the property under con-
sideration for purchase. The ability to annex the property is a contingency of the offer to purchase, and “that contingency wasn’t met,” Nielsen said. “We’re at a point in time that the board has to make a decision to go forward or not,” Nielsen said. The board president, he said, needs to call a meeting to address the annexation contingency. Responding to comments about board members, Nielsen said, “I’m never going to agree with everyone who sits here, or out there (in the audience), either.” Nielsen said that the trustees are not “evil, rotten people,” as Tomlinson insinuated. And while he might not agree with each of his fellow trustees, Nielsen said he would “go to bat” for each one of them. The idea that the board doesn’t care is untrue, he said, adding that he grew up in the West Denmark area near the property being considered for purchase. The number and types of contingencies put into the offer to purchase is evidence of the level of care the board feels, he said, and many issues will become clear as the process continues. The process has gotten ugly, Nielsen said. He said he respects Tomlinson’s opinion, but not always the way in which that opinion is delivered. The board voted to table the financing of the purchase until all board members can be present and a legal opinion can be obtained about the annexation issue. The board also voted to allow the snowmobile club to put walls on the north and south sides of the Gandy Dancer Trail shelter.
Fights galore POLK COUNTY - Police were called to a number of fights recently, many of them at taverns. Two men were arrested after a fight at Uncle Bob’s Bar in Amery on Sept. 20. Allegedly Mirage Allen, 19, Amery, had called another man racial slurs, after which the other man, Reindahl Cody, 22, Clayton, had stabbed him. A number of Amery police officers were called to the scene and both men were arrested. Allen was charged with battery and disorderly conduct; Reindahl with disorderly conduct and resisting an officer. Police were called to Hack’s Pub in Milltown on Sept. 18 at about 11:30 p.m. with a report of a fight. Wendy Amos, 28, Balsam Lake, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, and Timothy Johnson, 33, Centuria, was charged with disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property. Allegedly Amos attacked her brother when he entered the bar, hitting, kicking and yelling at him. Johnson allegedly fought back, and in the process, broke one of the bar’s lit signs. Both had PAC of .25 and both were taken to the Polk County jail. Shooter’s Bar in Lewis called in a bar fight with property damage on Sept. 27. Allegedly Joshua Sahr, 33, Frederic, was asked to leave the bar. He had then tried to crawl in through a window, was stopped, then tried to come in the door, was stopped, and locked out of the bar. Then he broke a window. Police found him at him home “covered in blood.” He admitted breaking the window. He refused medical care and was taken to the Polk County Jail. While police were taking the report on this incident at the bar at about 3 a.m., another man, Rudolph Konecny, 43, St. Croix Falls, made a number of attempts to enter the bar after hours. He was using profanity and made derogatory comments toward the officers and was arrested for disorderly conduct. James Anderson, 34, Clear Lake, was arrested at Charlie’s Place in Clayton, after a report of a domestic disturbance. He and his wife, Molly Anderson, 35, also of Clear Lake, had allegedly been fighting at their residence and continued in the bar. James Anderson reported to
police that Molly Anderson had swung a bag of garbage at him and that he had pushed it back at her and it struck her in the face. She claimed he had hit her in the face twice with closed fists. Police observed her eyes were puffy and turning black and blue. When police first approached James Anderson at the bar, he allegedly initially lied to the officer about his identity. He was charged with obstructing an officer, battery and misdemeanor bail jumping. Molly Anderson was apparently intoxicated and was on a no-drink bond. She was given a PBT which read .19 and was charged with misdemeanor bail jumping. Joseph Folz, 38, Centuria, was arrested after an incident at the Wise Guys bar in Milltown. Folz allegedly assaulted another man, grabbing him by the neck and pinning him down, choking him. The men both left the bar when the bartender said she was calling the police. After arriving, the officer found the man who had been assaulted in the street, who told the same story and was upset. Folz was arrested at his home and taken to the Polk County Jail. On Sept. 18, an arrest was made at Interstate Park near St. Croix Falls. The park ranger on patrol saw a “scuffle” taking place at one of the campsites. He separated the men who were fighting and told one of them, Christopher Oliveira, 52, Mound, Minn., to go back to his neighboring campsite while he talked with the other men. Oliveira came back into the site and approached the ranger several times in “an assaultive manner.” After he knocked the ranger’s flashlight out of his hands, the ranger pepper-sprayed him and then arrested him. He was charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer. On Friday, Sept. 25, at about 11 p.m., Ted Wistrom, 26, Centuria, was arrested at his home and charged with disorderly conduct and misdemeanor bail jumping. Police were called because of a fight there. When the officer arrived, he found Wistrom in the street, “bent down next to the ground, standing in water, with no shoes on.” Wistrom told the officer he had been locked out of his home by his girlfriend. He admitted they had
had a loud fight earlier. The officer went to talk to the girlfriend while Wistrom waited with other officers. The girlfriend confirmed they had had a verbal argument earlier and said it hadn’t gotten physical. She did not admit to locking Wistrom out, though the door was locked when the officer arrived. Wistrom admitted to drinking, was given a PBT, which registered .15. Wistrom was on a no-drink bond, and was charged and taken to the Polk County Jail. Evan Holmberg, 27, Dresser, was charged with disorderly conduct on Sept. 25, as well as bail jumping and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police were called because of a loud fight in an apartment at Holmberg’s residence. When police arrived, they could hear a man and woman arguing from an upstairs apartment, a door slamming and
what sounded like silverware. The police knocked, and a woman let them in. She had blood on her shirt and said her boyfriend had stabbed himself in the head with a fork and was washing himself off in the shower. Holmberg came out of the shower, still bleeding from the head, and was intoxicated. He admitted to having a loud argument but initially explained his injury was due to a fall. He was charged with disorderly conduct. Several items of drug paraphernaila were seen and confiscated. Holmberg’s PBT read .25, and because he was on a no-drink bond, was also charged with bail jumping. He was taken to SCRMC. He was interviewed and found not to be a suicide risk. He stated he had wanted to “make a scene for the girlfriend.” - with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Department
New director at FSA Aaron Moore has been chosen as the new executive director of the Polk County Farm Service Agency. Ted Johnson, FSA county committee chairperson, announced the appointment to the position, which began Sept. 14. Moore has prior experience serving as the director of the Webster County, Iowa, FSA Service Center for the past two years and a combined service of six years with the USDA. Prior to the FSA, he worked with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on the enhanced bovine spongiform encephalopathy surveillance. He is a 2003 graduate of the UW-River Falls, majoring in agricultural education and business. Moore was raised on a farrow-to-finish hog operation in southeastern Wisconsin. He has actively volunteered with local 4-H, FFA and Big BrotherBig Sister programs. “I look forward to meeting and working with the diverse agricultural producers in Polk County in the future,” Moore said. “The county committee and staff have been very welcoming to the county.” Moore replaced Bob Forrest who served in the director position for the past 18 years. Forrest became director of the St. Croix USDA Service Center in July of this year. The county committee and office staff will be hosting an open house with refreshments at the Polk County FSA office on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. for local producers to meet Moore. The FSA office is located at 941 Mallard Lane in Balsam Lake. The Farm Service Agency administers various commodity, conservation, and lending programs created through the Farm Bill. - Photo/info from FSA
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Deficit budget approved at Luck
$280,000 from fund balance to be used
by Mary Stirrat LUCK — A half-dozen residents, not counting school board members and staff, approved the 2009-10 Luck School District budget with a deficit of about $280,000, 7.75-percent total tax levy increase and a mill rate increase of .44. While the final numbers will not be known until official property values are received later this fall, a mill rate increase of .44 means that school taxes on property valued at $100,000 will increase by about $44. The proposed total school tax levy of $3,340,775, is $240,392 more than last year. The budget utilizes an anticipated $283,000 from the fund balance, bringing that fund from $835,386 at the end of the 2008-09 school year down to $552,348 by the end of the 2009-10 school year. “Our expenditures will outweigh our revenue by a significant amount,” district Administrator Rick Palmer told the scant audience. “Is this a serious situation?” he asked. “It certainly is.” The published budget showed an expected budget shortfall of $180,000, he said, but the official enrollment count last Friday put the district about $100,000 deeper into the red. The additional $100,000 is primarily due to the fact that five less students than expected open enrolled into the school, decreasing revenue by about $31,500. At the same time, more than double the usual number open enrolled from the district. Typically, said Palmer, about eight to 10 students open enroll out of the district. This year there are 22 students, including 18 who have never been students at Luck. Many of these students moved into the district this year but are continuing enrollment at their former districts. Another seven are preschoolers from the Luck District that are open enrolled into Unity’s Busy Bugs program. Unity’s program, noted Palmer, is a full-day program, while Luck’s is a halfday program. He called it “a sign of the times” that parents needed a full-time 4K program for their children rather than half time or day care. Utilizing the fund balance is a shortterm fix, Palmer noted, saying that the state of Wisconsin will be asking questions if the fund balance continues to decrease. The goal for next year, he said, is to present a balanced budget. During the regular school board meeting held
District Administrator Rick Palmer reviewed the 2009-10 budget.
School board President Robert Clifton chaired the annual meeting of the school district.
prior to the annual meeting, Palmer said that he and the principals will be meeting with each board committee to find ways to reach this goal.
In addition to offering weekend and evening classes, community education organizes several special annual events, including Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, Community Education Day, the lasagna supper and quilt raffle, and the annual volunteer-appreciation luncheon. This past weekend, 76 children in grades one through 12 took part in Prairie Fire’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Ticket sales and a Polk-Burnett Operation Round-Up grant covered the $1,900 in expenses for bringing the professional touring company to Luck. Community Education Day, which “showcases lifelong learning in the community,” will be Wednesday, Nov. 18. “People from the Luck area share their hobbies, crafts and professional skills with students and area residents,” said Aguado. The annual lasagna supper and quilt raffle benefits the Luck Community Graduate Fund, which provides $125 to each graduating senior who continues his or her education within three years of their high school graduation. Since the school’s fiscal year began in July, said
The good news By 2014, Palmer said, most of the district’s debt service will be paid off. “It’s the only good news I have for you,” he said. “We’re not a heavily debted district.” In October of next year, he said, the school will make the final payment on debt for the elementary wing, eliminating $196,000 from the next year’s tax levy. In addition, he said, the district is now halfway through its debt payments on the $2.5 million referendum for the school’s heating and ventilation system. When that is paid off in 2014, said Palmer, another $300,000 will be knocked off the tax levy each year. However, he added, by that time another building project or revenue override referendum may be necessary. Community education Describing the “ebb and flow of education” within the Luck School and community, community education Director Amy Aguado said that this year people were interested in learning more about computers, writing, cheese making, growing shiitake mushrooms, and water aerobics. Other classes, she said, did not garner the needed attendance. The evening of the annual meeting, for example, Aguado said that a Responsible Beverage Service class was offered. Five people enrolled, she said, which wasn’t enough to bring an instructor from WITC. Part of her job was to contact each person and provide details of other places the class is being offered and how to take the class online.
Amy Aguado, director of Luck Community Education. Aguado, $3,900 has been given to Luck graduates. The next lasagna supper and quilt raffle will be held Friday, Feb. 5. “With so many activities and responsibilities we each take on within our families and communities,” said Aguado, “it’s common to feel weighed down by busyness. Luck Community Ed will continue to work to be a bridge connecting our school and community, keeping communication clear and straightforward.” Thanking the school board, staff and administration, the community-education advisory board, and Luck area residents for ongoing feedback and encouragement, Aguado said, “The positive results of all we do for our school and students and Luck should be celebrated and used to continue building a stronger, positive community.” The school board president commended Aguado for her leadership in the community-education program and expressed appreciation for her hard work.
Many recent OWI arrests
POLK COUNTY – Jesus GallegosVasquez, 33, Somerset, was arrested for OWI, after driving while intoxicated in Luck on Sept. 27. It was his third offense and he was also charged with operating after revocation. His PBT read .209. Billie Cassell, 51, of Coon Rapids, Minn., was arrested for OWI while driving a motorcycle on Hwy. 63. It was her second offense. Her PBT read .17. A number of other OWI first-offense arrests were made, including the following: Richard Noriega-Gaytan, 41, Amery,
Grantsburg Homecoming Court
The Grantsburg High School Homecoming Court, 2009 is shown (L to R) back row: Josh Phillips, Derek Sando, Chris Olson and Steve Labatt. John Schneider is not pictured. Front row: Sarah Wald, Larissa Wilhelm, Leah Ticknor, Kelsey Lien and Cody Crawford. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer
Sept. 24; Amanda Winkelman, 23, Somerset, Sept. 27; Aaron Bracht, 35, St. Croix Falls, Sept. 26; Mark Leisch, 58, Osceola, Sept. 17; Nathaniel Brigham, 39, Glenwood City, Sept. 14; Ashanti Letch, 22, Frederic, Sept. 14; Lisa Anderson, 29, Balsam Lake, Sept. 14; Lisa Lawler, 44, Wyoming, Minn., Sept. 20; Rogney Cooper, 20, Osceola, Sept. 20; Michael Murphy, 44, Amery, Sept. 18; and Joseph, Yung, 52, South St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 18. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.
State spent little on ACORN MADISON - Republican claims of Wisconsin money going to the troubled community organizing group ACORN are overblown. So says Democratic lawmaker Bob Jauch. The northern Wisconsin state senator made a request of his own to the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau to find out if state government was really giving a lot of money to ACORN. Two Republican lawmakers have asked state agencies to make similar reviews. As it turns out, ACORN got one payment of $760 from state coffers in 2007. Jauch says he wanted to provide the facts, rather than the partisan hysteria promoted by Scott Walker and other Republicans who are demanding Wisconsin no longer spend any money on this organization. Jauch says the fact is Wisconsin isn’t spending any money on ACORN. A call to Walker’s office was not returned in time for this story to be filed. ACORN recently lost federal funding after an employee was caught giving illegal advice to conservative undercover investigators posing as a pimp and prostitute. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Terry Bell)
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Autumn Fest The Autumn Fest celebration at St. Croix Falls this past weekend included vendors downtown near the Overlook Deck and tours of the hydroelectric dam on the St. Croix River. - Photos by Linda Sandmann
Grandchildren
Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity’s 17th home is being built in Siren with a volunteer workforce and the family, Jennifer and Tanner Lee. - Photo by Jennifer Lee
Habitat’s 17th home is well under way SIREN – Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity’s 17th home is well under way. The walls are up, the roof is on, and doors and windows were recently installed. Drywalling was scheduled for Saturday morning, Oct. 3, though that may be moved up to Friday night so the crew can go duck hunting in the morning. Jennifer and Tanner Lee, Habitat’s partner family, have been putting in their sweat equity hours working on their home along with other family members, volunteers, and the construction manager, Jerry Livingston. “Jennifer’s a great gal, a real trouper,” said Livingston. “Jennifer’s mom has been
great, too. If I need help with something, we call Willa, and she’s there.” Jennifer’s brother, Tom, and cousin Chad have been helping with the build also, especially with getting the trusses up and roofing done. “The whole volunteer workforce has been tremendous,” Livingston said. Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity welcomes anyone who would like to join in this challenging and rewarding work of building modest homes for families in need. A home is being built in Amery as well as Siren. To volunteer with a build or to help in another way, call 715-349-7477 or e-mail wrhfh263@gmail.com. - submitted
Habitat’s volunteer crew of builders installs the trusses on the Lee home. Photo by Jennifer Lee
The following has been floating around the Internet for years. For those that have Internet you will just have to laugh again, for the rest of you – enjoy. She was in the bathroom putting on her makeup under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter, as she’d done many times before. After she applied her lipstick and started to leave, the little one said, “But Gramma, you forgot to kiss the toilet paper good-bye!” I will probably never put lipstick on again without thinking about kissing the toilet paper goodbye. My young grandson called the other day to wish me happy birthday. He asked me how old I was, and I told him, 62. My grandson was quiet for a moment, and then he asked, “Did you start at 1?” After putting her grandchildren to bed, a grandmother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin. Finally, she threw a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed with stern warnings. As she left the room, she heard the 3-year-old say with a trembling voice, “Who was THAT?” A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like: “We used to skate outside on a pond. I had a swing made from a tire; it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods.” The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this all in. At last she said, “I sure wish I’d gotten to know you sooner!” My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, “Grandma, do you know how you and God are alike?” I mentally polished my halo and I said, “No, how are we alike?’’ “You’re both old,” he replied. A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfather’s word processor. She told him she was writing a story. “What’s it about?” he asked. “I don’t know,” she replied. “I can’t read.” I didn’t know if my granddaughter had learned her colors yet, so I decided to test her. I would point out something and ask what color it was. She would tell me and was always correct. It was fun for me, so I continued. At last, she headed for the door, saying, “Grandma, I think you should try to figure out some of these yourself!” When my grandson Billy and I en-
tered our vacation cabin, we kept the lights off until we were inside to keep from attracting pesky insects. Still, a few fireflies followed us in. Noticing them before I did, Billy whispered, “It’s no use Grandpa. Now the mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights.” When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, “I’m not sure.” “Look in your underwear, Grandpa, “he advised, “mine says I’m 4 to 6.” A second-grader came home from school and said to her grandmother, “Grandma, guess what? We learned how to make babies today.” The grandmother, more than a little surprised, tried to keep her cool. “That’s interesting,” she said, “how do you make babies?” “It’s simple,” replied the girl. “You just change ‘y’ to ‘i’ and add ‘es.’” Children’s Logic: “Give me a sentence about a public servant,” said a teacher. The small boy wrote: “The fireman came down the ladder pregnant.” The teacher took the lad aside to correct him. “Don’t you know what pregnant means?” she asked. “Sure,” said the young boy confidently. “It means carrying a child.” A grandfather was delivering his grandchildren to their home one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a dalmatian dog. The children started discussing the dog’s duties. “They use him to keep crowds back,” said one child. “No,” said another. “He’s just for good luck.” A third child brought the argument to a close. “They use the dogs, “ she said firmly, “to find the fire hydrants.” A 6-year-old was asked where his grandma lived. “Oh,” he said, “she lives at the airport, and when we want her, we just go get her. Then, when we’re done having her visit, we take her back to the airport.” Grandpa is the smartest man on earth! He teaches me good things, but I don’t get to see him enough to get as smart as him! My grandparents are funny; when they bend over, you hear gas leaks, and they blame their dog. My e-mail address is biedingerb@wildblue.net.
Brooke Biedinger
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Tigers fight way to first place
Take huge conference win over Warriors
Extra Points
Webster 31, Clear Lake 0 by Marty Seeger WEBSTER – With both Webster and Clear Lake coming into last Friday night’s game undefeated, it was no doubt the game of the week in the Leader Land area. A win would mean sole possession of the West Lakeland Conference lead for the start of week six, as well as chance to take the conference championship at the end of the season. For now at least, Webster earned that chance with a huge win over Clear Lake last week in shutout fashion. “It was a huge win for our team and our community. I know our kids were very excited after the football game, it has been some time since we beat a Clear Lake football team,” said Tigers coach Jeromie Voeltz. Webster got on the board about midway through the first quarter on a 2-yard run by Dan Pope, who also ran in the two-point conversion to put the Tigers up 8-0. Pope gave the Tigers another lead later in the first quarter on an 8-yard touchdown run, and ended the game with three touchdowns and 121 yards on 27 carries. He also split the uprights on a 39-yard field goal with five seconds to go in the first half from 39 yards out. The other score in the first half came on a 2yard run from Chad French, who ended the game with 53 yards on 17 carries. “They did a great job shutting us down in the middle, but we were able to get some things going on the outside as well as incorporate the pass a little. Our offense did a nice job controlling the clock and the ball the whole night, turning in some long drives that resulted in some
Webster’s Dan Pope ran in three touchdowns and totaled 121 rushing yards against Clear Lake.
Garrett Eichman and Austin Bork help chase down a Clear Lake runner during the Tigers 31-0 homecoming win over the Warriors. – Photos by Carl Heidel scores for us,” Voeltz said. Webster didn’t pass much but quarterback James Wethern connected on his two attempts for 49 yards. One pass went to Garrett Eichman for 33 yards and Dan Dochniak caught one for 16 yards but the other story of the night was the Tigers defense. Clear Lake average just over 50 points per game coming into Webster, and the Tigers completely shut their offense down. Webster held Clear Lake quarterback Matt O’Connell to 82 yards on 15 carries and he completed just five passes on 21 attempts for 72 yards. It was some key pressure from the Webster defense that turned into three interceptions caught by Pope, French and Dochniak. “Our coaching staff is all really proud of what we accomplished. Our defense played extremely well for the whole game. We had very few mental lapses
throughout the course of the game and everyone was in position to make a big play,” said Voeltz. Garrett Eichman had a huge game defensively for the Tigers with 11 tackles and five assists, and Nolan Kriegel had 10.5 tackles and three assists. Pope had six tackles and Jake Lubich had five. Voeltz also added that linebacker French did a great job in keeping the Clear Lake quarterback in check. There are still several games ahead this season for the Tigers, including their next game, against Grantsburg, who is coming off back-to-back wins and host Webster in their homecoming game this Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. “Grantsburg has put a couple of wins back to back this year, we fully anticipate Coach Lehne to prepare his kids for a great football game,” said Voeltz.
••• DULUTH, Minn., – Former Unity athlete Cole Strilzuk had a pair of solo tackles and one pass breakup in the UM-Duluth 357 win over the University of Mary last Saturday. The starting left corner and Bulldogs football team are currently 4-1 and are ranked eighth in the nation according to an Cole Strilzuk AFCA II poll. This Saturday, Oct. 3, they host Minnesota State University-Moorhead ••• SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Former Saints golfer Jenny Benoy is in her first golfing season with Augustana College. She scored a 172 and a tie for 43rd place recently, as an individual, at the Mustang Invitational, at the Marshall, Minn., Golf Club. ••• LEADER LAND – The St. Croix Falls at Luck football game can be heard on Friday, Oct. 2, beginning at 7 p.m., on 104.9 FM. The Durand at Amery game is being broadcast on 1260 AM on Oct. 2 beginning at 7 p.m. ••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., – The Packers at Vikings game can be heard on Monday, Oct. 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. on both WLMX 104.9 FM, and WXCX 105.7 FM. ••• MADISON – The Badgers at Gophers college football game is being broadcast on WXCE 1260 AM beginning Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 a .m. ••• MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Brewers games being broadcast on WXCE 1260 AM can be heard on the following dates and times. The Brewers at Rockies game on Oct. 1 begins at 2 p.m. The Brewers at Cardinals game on Oct. 4 begins at 1 p.m. ••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., – Minnesota Twins games broadcast on WLMX 104.9 FM can be heard on the following dates and times. The Twins at Detroit game begins at noon on Oct. 1. The Royals at Twins games on Oct. 3 and 4 begin at 6 p.m. and 1 p.m., respectively. ••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4:30 p.m. on Mondays to go in Extra Points. – Marty Seeger 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 or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld
Tiger defensive back Austin Bork takes down a Clear Lake Warrior as teammates come in for the assist.
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Vikings victorious in homecoming game
Red Raiders score two Frederic 27, Bruce 13
by Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC – It was raining on and off all night, but the Frederic Vikings didn’t seem to notice as they took a 27-13 victory over their Bruce Red Raiders opponent in their homecoming game Friday, Sept. 25. “It was a good game and they were a good opponent,” coach Ken Belanger
Frederic’s Ben Ackerley runs a quarterback keeper against the Bruce Red Raiders during the Vikings homecoming 27-13 win over Bruce Friday, Sept. 25. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld
Claire Erickson stepped up as fullback against Bruce. He scored one touchdown and rushed for 61 yards.
stated. “They’re a decent football team. I felt we were pretty much in control of the game, but yet they were a good, solid team.” With three minutes in the first quarter, Frederic quarterback Ben Ackerley shot a pass to Claire Erickson for a 14-yard gain, putting the Vikings on the 1-yard line. Ackerley ran in the ball for the game’s first touchdown. Bruce scored on a 22-yard pass in the second and with both team’s kicks good,
they were tied 7-7. Not for long, though, with Tony Peterson running for 77 yards on the first snap after kickoff to score. Peterson scored in the third on a 20-yard run. Both kicks were good, putting the Vikings up 21-7. Erickson at the fullback position, replacing an injured Ian Anderson, ran a 7yard touchdown in during the last minute of the third quarter. Bruce scored six in the fourth with a 4-yard-run touchdown, making the final score 27-13.
“I think that Claire Erickson did an outstanding job and our entire defense did,” Belanger commented. “We played good defense.” Erickson rushed for 61 yards in 11 carries and he had one catch for 14 yards. He had one fumble recovery. He also kicked off for the team, averaging 40 yards each of his five kicks. Erickson had three unassisted tackles during the game and four assisted. The entire defense held the Red Raiders to a total of 127 yards, 47 rushing and 80 passing. Bruce managed only five first downs to score their two touchdowns against the Viking defense. Bruce’s quarterback took a beating with seven sacks for 39 lost yards. Frederic’s Bradley Thomas made two of the sacks and also had 3-1/2 unassisted tackles and one unassisted. John Chelmo had 1-1/2 sacks, two unassisted and one assisted. Adam Chenal made five assisted tackles, six assisted and half a sack. Peterson had five unassisted and two assisted and Ackerley made 3-1/2 unassisted and five assisted. Offensivley, Peterson led the team rushing for 182 yards in 16 carries. “He had an outstanding game,” Belanger said. “He ran really well, made some great cuts. He did a super job.” Ackerley rushed 56 yards in 10 carries and made one of seven passes against Bruce. Frederic will face Turtle Lake Friday, Oct. 2, in their next conference game of the season.
Cards spoil Eagles homecoming
get the ball to midfield, but failed to go much further as the Luck defense stepped it up again. The Cards took over the ball with 2:40 still left in the fourth quarter, and gains by Horsager and Strilzuk sealed the first downs needed to run out the clock, and the victory. Luck rushed a total of 276 yards on 53 carries, and a total of 306 yards offensively. For Unity, Logan Hilleshiem led with five solo tackles and Jared Peper, Jason Vlasnik and Mike Johnson had four solo tackles apiece and Peper had 11 assists. Reed Sorenson had one sack and Dylan Hendricks was credited for the forced fumble and recovery. Clay Peckman had a fumble recovery as well. Luck’s homecoming game is this week Friday, Oct. 2, beginning at 7 p.m., against St. Croix Falls. Unity travels to Cameron on Friday, with the game to start at 7 p.m.
Luck takes a lead late in the fourth quarter Luck 8, Unity 7 by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – It was tight until the end, and a well-fought game for both teams, but unfortunately for the Eagles, the Cardinals came out on the winning end of this West Lakeland battle. “It was a very tough game to lose. Our team played extremely well, all week we had focused on making fewer mistakes and it worked. We only had one turnover as opposed to the five we had in our last game,” said Eagles coach Dave Anderson. It was also a game that featured fewer penalties for the Eagles, and despite cutting the number of penalties in half from the Eagles game at Grantsburg the week before, both teams contributed their fair share in the first quarter. After a scoreless first quarter, Unity came together when Luke Nelson connected with Rush Hickethier at midfield for a 32-yard touchdown pass, which gave the Eagles the 7-0 lead. The score came with 5:29 left in the first half, but it didn’t take long for Luck to catch on and in a matter of minutes the Cardinals came knocking on the Eagles door. Quarterback Carson Giller quickly got the Cards in Eagles territory on a 26-yard run, and Collin Svoboda made a onehanded grab near the goal line on third down with 7-yards to go. Moments later, the Eagles defense stepped up and knocked the ball loose on the goal line and managed to recover the ball. The Eagles couldn’t convert the turnover into points and were forced to punt, but the fumble held the game with the Eagles leading 7-0 at halftime. The third quarter featured some solid defense for both teams and at one point Luck managed to work the ball to the Eagles 30-yard line, but failed to score. As
Luck's Taylor Horsager plows his way across midfield against Unity Saturday, Sept. 26, during the Eagles homecoming game. – Photos by Marty Seeger the Eagles took over on their own 30yard line, Nelson connected on a 29-yard pass play to Brady Flaherty who crossed midfield. But again, the Eagles were stopped by the Luck defense and the game moved to the fourth quarter with Unity holding their 7-0 lead. “Luck defense played an excellent game holding their best runner to 62 yards,” said Luck coach Don Kendzior, whose defense stepped up right away in the fourth quarter. Luck’s Svoboda pick up a big interception early in the quarter inside their own 15-yard line, but the ball was quickly fumbled and the Eagles recovered on the 12-yard line. The Cardinals defense managed to stop the touchdown, and an Eagles attempt at a field goal went slightly to the left. “Luck had to fight through some adverse situations during the first three quarters but when it was time to perform, we couldn’t be stopped,” Kendzior
said. Those words rang true as after the field goal attempt, the Cardinals knifed their way down the field and ate away at the time clock. Taylor Horsager bulldogged his way down the field at an average of over 7 yards per carry. Giller also had a key 9-yard run during the drive and Landen Strilzuk did as well. With 3:47 remaining in the game, Horsager rushed his way to the end zone and Strilzuk rushed for two-point conversion to give Luck the 8-7 lead. “We had some injuries to key players late in the game that hurt us on Luck’s final drive. Even though we lost the game, I was very proud of the way that the team played. The players left everything they had on the field, and as a coach, that is all you can ask of them,” Anderson said. In the seven seconds after the Cardinals touchdown, the Eagles managed to
Brady Flaherty has an open field to run after a 29-yard reception.
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Saints bend but don’t break Grab overtime win over Cameron St. Croix Falls 20, Cameron 14 by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – The energy from the homecoming crowd could be felt right through the damp, rain-soaked conditions in St. Croix Falls last Friday night, and no doubt, the Saints football team felt that energy too. The Saints football team got a much-needed win in overtime over the Comets, and despite watching their 14-0 lead slip away in the end, they managed to hold onto the win. “We needed to get one in the win column for sure, to try to get some momen-
St. Croix Falls running back Aunie Seifert tries to find an opening among several Cameron tacklers on Friday night during the Saints homecoming game.– Photos by Marty Seeger
Running back Nick Johnson looks for an opening in the Saints homecoming game against Cameron.
tum. Things haven’t been going our way as well as we’d liked recently, so that was a big win for us,” Saints coach Rod Sempf said. The game started out relatively well for the Saints as they kept it scoreless in the first quarter and took much of the time off the clock, while grinding their way down the field. Cameron got one big first down on a third and 16, but other than that the Saints controlled much of the quarter and eventually punched through the end zone on a 1yard run by Aunie Seifert to start the second quarter. After the kickoff the Saints defense held strong, and the Comets were forced to punt from about their own 25-yard line. Fortunately for the Saints, John Mikl blocked it and ran it in for the score with 9:30 still left to play in the first half. “I felt pretty good about driving down there and moving the ball, and that
blocked punt was a big momentum shift for us,” Sempf said. Cameron was able to eat some time off the clock in the second quarter after stopping the Saints on a third and 12 with 2:38 remaining. The Comets took over on their own 30-yard line and quickly marched their way across midfield on a pair of big gains. With 42 seconds remaining and the Comets inside the 15yard line, they tried one more pass attempt, but a touchdown-pass attempt was broken up and the half ended with St. Croix Falls padding a 14-0 lead. Unfortunately, the Saints couldn’t carry any momentum into the second half and started third quarter with an interception. That turnover eventually led to a 24-yard run across midfield for Cameron, and a personal foul on the Saints eventually led the Comets to their first touchdown of the game. “I was disappointed with the way we
came out in the second half, and a lot of mental mistakes in the third and fourth quarter we had nine penalties, which were essentially drive killers for us,” Sempf said. The start of the fourth quarter, started off with a Saints punt, but the Saints defense stopped Cameron in Saints territory. Unfortunately, the Comets punt turned into a penalty on the Saints for roughing the kicker. This turned into an automatic first down for the Comets, and they started out from the Saints own 16yard line. With 7:22 to go in the game, Cameron scored a touchdown on a 4yard run, and were successful in the twopoint conversion to tie the game at 14. Things got worse quick for the Saints, when with 4:52 left in the game, the Comets recovered a Saints fumble and eventually marched their way toward the end zone. Despite Jake Rademacher sacking the Comets quarterback with about 50 seconds to go, Cameron eventually picked up a first down, and took a timeout with 20 seconds to go on the Saints 4-yard line. The drive finally ended as Justin Ahlstrand intercepted a Cameron pass in the end zone and forced the game into overtime. Cameron got the first crack at the end zone in the overtime, but the Saints defense was able to hold any effort by Cameron including a sack by Seifert of the Saints to force a fourth and 15. After a pass attempt failed, the Saints took over and quickly picked up a first down on two runs that put them on the 14-yard line. St. Croix Falls picked up another first down on the 2-yard line, and Seifert followed his blockers for the winning touchdown. Sempf was happy overall with his team, and thought the defense stepped up to make a big play when it was needed the most. He hopes the win will give the team a new spark to the season. “They played hard for the four quarters,” Sempf said. “Hopefully we can take a positive out of winning the game, getting the big stop at the end and then winning in overtime.”
Grantsburg starting winning streak with second Defense holds Colfax to five first downs Grantsburg 20, Colfax 9 by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – Being on their home field is good for the Grantsburg Pirates. They pulled off their second win during their second home game of the season in a 20-9 victory over the Colfax Vikings Friday, Sept. 25. The Pirates moved their overall record to 2-3 and will see what they can do in their third home game when the Webster Tigers travel to Grantsburg Friday, Oct. 2. Against Colfax, Grantsburg was down at halftime 9-0. Colfax scored a safety on a Pirate fumble in the first quarter and scored an 11-yard touchdown and extra point in the first two minutes of the second. The second half made for Grantsburg’s happy ending with Derek Bertelsen running in three touchdowns, including one in the last minute of play. “In the second half I thought we really picked up our level of play,” coach Keith Lehne said. “Defensively, we held them right away in the second half and then we marched the ball right down and scored but were unable to get our twopoint conversion.”
Grantsburg’s Nolan Hanson receives a handoff from a teammate in an earlier game this year. Hanson totaled 48 yards against Colfax on Friday, Sept. 25. – File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld The game was delayed between the third and fourth quarters after a flash shined in the sky. It was called lightning but discovered later that the light came from a transformer blowing in town.
“When we came back on, during that little break time there, we came back on the field and I though our kids were really fired up, ready to go,” Lehne stated. “That was a turning point for us.”
With the defensive line holding the Vikings to only five first downs the entire game and the offensive line making holes for both Nolan Hanson and Bertelsen to rush a total of 214 yards, Lehne was happy with his entire team’s performance in the fourth quarter. “I thought we just really picked up or defensive and offensive intensity,” Lehne commented. I thought our offensive and defensive lines played very well.” Bertelsen totaled three unassisted and six assisted tackles, Gavin Meyer had two unassisted and seven assisted, Damien Rasmussen one unassisted and seven assisted and Matt Wood had two unassisted and five assisted. Both Seth Coy and Brent Myers made two unassisted and four assisted tackles on defense. Allen Lindus, Coy and Meyer each made one fumble recovery from Colfax. Meyer also had 1-1/2 sacks. Offensively, Bertelsen totaled 166 yards in 29 carries and Hanson 48 yards in seven carries. Hanson received one of Myer’s passes for 18 yards. Kyle Johnson ran the only kickoff return for 20 yards before being stopped by the Vikings. Wood kicked four of the five kickoffs for 146 yards and Dylan Franklin’s one kickoff went 37 yards. Josh Phillipps punted for the Pirates four times for a total of 65 yards.
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Saints, Tigers, Pirates take wins Tuesday Thoreson made two.
Dragons, Eagles and Cardinals record losses
Clayton 3, Luck 1 LUCK – It was great start to the night for the Cardinals volleyball team who seemed eager to get things going early. They won their first game of the evening 25-22 against a talented Clayton Bears team. But the next three games sided with Clayton as they won by scores of 25-17, 25-16 and 25-17. The Cards mounted a small comeback in the final game, but Clayton jumped out to an early lead and Luck couldn’t catch up. Morgan Denny led the team with 11 kills, and Ashley Dexter and Aleah Lemieux each had three. Hannah Karl led the team with 15 assists, Denny had three solo blocks, and Lemieux led with 12 digs. – Marty Seeger
St. Croix Falls 3, Frederic 1 by Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC – The Frederic Vikings pulled out one game win over the St. Croix Falls Saints during the match Tuesday, Sept. 29. The Saints won the first two 25-20 and 25-17. Frederic’s victory was the third, 25-19. St. Croix Falls came back in the fourth for a 25-20 victory. Chrissy Chenal had 14 kills, nine digs and two aces for the Vikings. Maria Miller finished the game with six kills and digs. Krysta Laqua hit four kills, got four digs, three aces and one assisted block. Setter Alex Lonetti not only got 10 assists and two digs, she also had one kill and one block. Paola Endara totaled 14 assists, four aces and five digs. Alli Anderson scored two solo and one assisted blocks, had one kill and four digs. Cori Schmidt made three kills and five digs. Kendra Wells made nine digs and Vanessa Neumann had four.
Weyerhaeuser 3, Unity 0 WEYERHAEUSER – Despite a late rally in the third game Tuesday night, the Unity Eagles volleyball team couldn’t seem to eek out a win. It was a tough night for the Eagles, who were defeated 25-11, 25-9 and 25-22. Unity’s next game will be Thursday, Oct. 1, at home against Webster. – Marty Seeger Alicia Chelberg tips the ball over the net as Frederic’s Alli Anderson goes up for a block Tuesday evening in Frederic. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld unless otherwise noted
Saints Sarah Petznick smacks the ball over the net against the Vikings.
Webster 3, Siren 0 WEBSTER – The Tigers moved their conference record to 3-3 after a 3-0 victory over Siren Tuesday. Webster defeated the Dragons 25-12, 25-21 and 25-14. Mary Johnson and Alyssa Main had good nights at the net. Johnson had eight kills and three aces, while Main had seven kills and three solo blocks. Ally Daniels made five kills, had six serving aces and made four digs. Michelle Gibbs got three kills, two aces and five digs. Kendra Spurgeon made one key block. Siren had Carley Emery and Ashley Guevara with six kills and three blocks. Guevara had five digs and Emery four. Deanna Phernetton also had three blocks and she had three kills. Abigail Mitchell
Unity’s Brittany Thomfohrda digs low for the ball in a game earlier in the season. – File photo by Marty Seeger
Webster’s Alyssa Main put a good hit on the ball over the head of Siren’s Ashley Guevara on Tuesday.
made two kills. Sarah Howe had 14 assists and four blocks against the Tigers. Grantsburg 3, Clear Lake 0 CLEAR LAKE – The Grantsburg Pirates continue sailing through the West Lakeland Conference competition, with a 3-0 win over the Clear Lake Warriors. Grantsburg won 25-6, 25-8 and 25-13. Kortney Morrin and Annie Palmquist each spiked 10 kills on Clear Lake’s court. Lauren Romanowski had seven kills, Kallie Thoreson four and Gabby Witzany, Carly Larson and Nikki Ticknor each had three. Larissa Wilhelm made 14 assists, Emily Cole 11 and Larson five. Morrin and Romanowski served three aces. Morrin also had eight digs and Sarah Wald seven. Romanowski had three solo blocks and
Grantsburg’s Sarah Wald bumps the ball in an earlier game this season.
Luck’s Aleah Lemieux hits the ball across the net as Clayton’s Ashley Grossenbacher goes up for a block. – Photo by Marty Seeger
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Saints are Middle Border Conference champs Luck/Unity golf AMERY – Luck/Unity’s Avery Steen led the Cardinals with another bestscore-of-the-year performance in Amery last Thursday, and took second-place overall. Steen shot an 86 while teammates Lindsey Stapel and Emily Stelling shot 120 and 127 respectfully. “Amery is a tough golf course for all the girls to play,” coach Ron Steen said. In the final standings individually, Avery Steen finished in seventh place with 48 points, and also earned secondteam all conference. Stapel was just a few points shy of making honorable mention, but scored seven conference points on the season and took 18th overall in the final conference standings.
Regional and sectional meets coming up by Marty Seeger AMERY – It was another great outing for the Saints golf team on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Amery Golf Course, as the team solidified another conference championship. It was a tight match for the Saints who came in first place with a team score of 390, while New Richmond and Osceola both tied for second place with 391. Baldwin-Woodville came in a close third-place finish with a score of 396. Marissa Campeau led the Saints with an 87, and Tess Hedrick shot a 98. Brittany Buss and Cortney Rasmussen shot 100 and 105 respectively. Along with taking an overall thirdplace finish in Amery individually, Campeau earned first-team all-conference honors, and Hedrick earned second-team all-conference honors. Rasmussen and Buss each made all-conference honorable mentions. In the season’s final individual standings Casey Danielson led the conference with119 points and Campeau came in second with 102 points. Hedrick took eighth overall with 41 points, and Rassmussen finished 11th with 28 points and Buss landed 15th with 15 points. Both St. Croix Falls and Luck/Unity will be golfing at the regional golf meet on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and those who qualify will move to the sectional meet on Tuesday, Oct. 6, again in Amery. The sectional meet will begin at 9 a.m.
Saints golfer Tess Hedrick eyes up a shot in Amery last Thursday during the Middle Border Conference golf meet held at the Amery Golf Course.
Luck's Avery Steen led Luck/Unity last week in Amery, and took second place overall as an individual. – Photos by Marty Seeger
St. Croix Falls Cortney Rasmussen shot 100 and 105 at the Amery conference golf meet, making all-conference honorable mention.
Two take second at conference tourney Subsectionals in Osceola Monday by Brenda Sommerfeld DURAND – No. 1 singles Lexie Kothlow and No. 1 doubles Jessi Kutina and Katherine Ebensperger took second place at the Middle Border Conference tournament Tuesday, Sept. 29. They each defeated their first two opponents, but fell to the No. 1 seeds in their third rounds to take second in conference. No. 2 doubles Maddie Anderson and Anna Ebensperger took fourth in conference, winning their first round, losing the second and third. All others lost in their first round. Kothlow easily defeated her Amery opponent 6-0 in both sets in her first match. Katie Brunkow of Mondovi fell to Kothlow 6-1 and 6-4 in Kothlow’s second match. Kothlow put up a fight against No. 1 seed Meghan Frank, New Richmond, in the championship match. Kothlow won the first 6-4, but Frank came back in the next two 6-2 and 6-1 to take the title. Kutina and K. Ebensperger defeated No. 1 doubles from Osceola 6-3 and 6-3 for their first round. Durand took the pair into a tiebreaker after a 7-6 set; Kutina and Ebensperger won it 7-3. They also finished the next set 6-3 to move on. No. 1 seed doubles Lauren Kvam and Sami Kleiner of New Richmond defeated Kutina and Ebensperger in the final 6-2 and 6-2. Anderson and A. Ebensperger were victorious in their first round, winning 75 and 6-0 against their Mondovi opponents. Another No. 1 seed New Richmond team, Jenny Hudalla and
No. 1 singles player Lexie Kothlow took second place at the conference tourney Tuesday, Sept. 29. – File photos by Marty Seeger
No. 1 doubles Jessi Kutina and Katherine Ebensperger defeated two opponents in order to take second at the conference tournament.
No. 2 doubles Maddie Anderson and Anna Ebensperger received fourth place in the Middle Border Conference.
Alina Stai, defeated this Unity/Luck team. Hudalla and Stai won 6-2 and 6-4, sending Anderson and Ebensperger into the third-place game. Baldwin/ Woodville No. 2 doubles defeated them in this round, giving them fourth place in the Middle Border Conference. No. 2 singles Alex Davison was defeated by her Ellsworth opponent, 6-0 and 6-3, in her first round. No. 3 singles player Julie Franzel also fell, 6-0 and 6-3,
in her first round to an Ellsworth player. Durand’s Abby Schuh won over No. 4 singles Joy Albrecht in two sets, 6-2 and 6-1. No. 3 doubles team Mary Maiden Mueller and Emily Petzel lost to the No. 1 seed New Richmond team in two 6-0 and 6-0 to be taken from the tournament. Unity/Luck will compete at subsectionals in Osceola Monday, Oct. 5, starting at 10 a.m.
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Lady Saints take second at Cumberland Invite Webster Tigers CUMBERLAND – No surprise with the Webster boys taking another first place at Cumberland. The girls team received third. Jack Taylor was the first runner in again with a time of 16:37. Joey Erickson took fifth, followed by Bryan Krause at seventh, Devin Greene at 11th, Chaz Heinz 19th, Tim Sundstrom 23rd and Brad Krause 24th. The girls had Emma Kelby finish second behind a Hayward runner, Kally Schiller followed at seventh, Sarah Walsh at 13th, Shaina Pardun at 33rd, Olivia Kopecky 43rd, Ashley Robinson 46th and Annie Kelby 37th.
Frederic girls only had four runners St. Croix Falls Saints by Brenda Sommerfeld CUMBERLAND – The Lady Saints took second place as a team at the Cumberland Invitational on Monday, Sept. 28, while the boys placed sixth. “I couldn’t believe it when they called the Lady Saints as the second-place team,” coach Jennifer Clemins stated. “The girls couldn’t believe it either. It was much deserved considering how well they ran through the rain and slippery grass.” Savannah Stone finished 10th at a time of 17:07. Allie Holmdahl and Bailey Bergmann followed in 11th and 12th. Kim Culver crossed 23rd, Autumn Erickson 30th, Ashley Bollig 40th and Jessica Derrick 51st. “Savannah continues to impress me with every race,” Clemins commented. “She starts hard, maintains great position throughout her race and finishes strong every time. Allie Holmdahl is a fierce competitor. She and Savannah ran side by side for nearly the entire race, until the last quarter mile when Savannah out strided her to the finish line. With these two ladies running along side Bailey, we should continue to see some friendly competition between teammates.” “Autumn Erickson should be running with this pack as well, but due to a nagging cold, she just hasn’t been healthy enough the past two weeks to compete at that level,” Clemins said. “Kim Culver continues to improve in her races as well, despite issues with her knees.” For the boys, Alex Frey finished 10th, Nate Gravesen 21st, Rashaud Kelash 31st, Joe Thayer 34th, Chris Eisen 45th, Christian Wolfe 47th and Sam Nichols 60th. “Alex continues to lead the team,” Clemins said. “It wasn’t easy for Alex tonight. When he finished he told me it hurt to push himself so hard, but he
The St. Croix Falls girls took second place behind Hayward at the Cumberland Invitational Monday, Sept. 28. – Photos submitted needed to feel that. Competing at this threshold is what is going to make you an all-conference runner or not. It was an all-out guts race to the finish for the last medal position, and Alex had what it takes to hold off the competition.” “Rashaud Kelash and Joe Thayer also had great races,” Clemins added. “The two worked hard together throughout the entire race and finished only nine seconds apart.” “My hope, with conference only two weeks away, is that the team can stay healthy and continue to improve,” Clemins stated. Grantsburg Pirates CUMBERLAND – Both Grantsburg teams took a fifth-place finish at the Cumberland Invitational. “The meet could be described with three adjectives,” coach Paul Huskamp explained, “cold, rainy and miserable. This was definitely a mental-toughness meet for us. Michelle and Haley Larson were both out, as was Zack Arnold for the boys.”
“All in all, we did fairly well considering,” Huskamp stated. “Most of the athletes had better times even with the inclement weather. Toward the end of the race is where we seem to lack strength. More training should help us out. They are seeing how those who have trained over the summer are able to finish stronger.” Angela Gaffney finished ninth, Aimee Van Tatenhove 25th, Jessica Banks 29th, Rosie LaMere 33nd, Kayla Maslow 37th, Jordan Christopherson 52nd and Jessica Ilgen 53rd. “Jordan and Jessica pushed each other the whole race and they had better times,” Huskamp said. The boys had Steven McKinley at the front of their pack once again, taking sixth. Daniel Biorn finished 14th, John Schnieder took 30th, Nick Lindgren 36th, Brandon Kutz 40th and Sean Handy 50th. “Steven ran an excellent race, breaking 18-minute barrier by 10 seconds,” Huskamp commented.
Frederic Vikings CUMBERLAND – Neither the Frederic girls or boys had enough runners to score as a team. Neither Samantha Nelson nor Sage Karl competed. Sarah Knauber placed third for the girls, Calla Karl fourth, Jade Johnson 24th and Tanesha Carlson 26th. The boys had Joel Anderson race and take 12th, followed by Ian Lexen at 32nd, Jesse Chouinard at 52nd and Gus Neumann at 57th.
St. Croix Falls Christian Wolfe and newcomer Anthony Locken run during the Cumberland race. Locken ran JV, which was not scored.
Cumberland Cross-Country Invitational - Monday, Sept. 28 Place
Boys Teams
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Webster Hayward Bloomer Cameron Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Barron Cumberland
Boys Overall Individuals
Place Finisher 1 5 6 7 10 11
Time
Jack Taylor Joey Erickson Steven McKinley Bryan Krause Alex Frey Devin Greene
16:37 17:37 17:49 17:55 18:21 18:31
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Webster Webster Grantsburg Webster St. Croix Falls Webster
12 14 18 21 23 24 30 31 32 34 36 40 45 47 50 52 57 60
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Joel Anderson Daniel Biorn Chaz Heinz Nate Gravesen Tim Sunstrom Brad Krause John Schnieder Rashaud Kebash Ian Lexen Joe Thayer Nick Lindgren Brandon Kutz Chris Eisen Christian Wolfe Sean Handy Jesse Chouniard Gus Neumann Sam Nichols
18:42 18:54 19:28 19:34 19:51 19:52 20:17 20:22 20:28 20:31 20:37 21:16 21:31 22:22 22:34 23:12 24:23 29:35
Frederic Grantsburg Webster St. Croix Falls Webster Webster Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Frederic St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Grantsburg St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Frederic Frederic St. Croix Falls
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Hayward St. Croix Falls Webster Spooner Grantsburg Cameron Bloomer
Girls Overall Individuals
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Emma Kelby Sarah Knauber Calla Karl Kally Schiller Angela Gaffney Savannah Stone Allie Halmdahl Bailey Bergmann
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16:19 16:27 16:35 16:41 17:05 17:07 17:16 17:22
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Webster Frederic Frederic Webster Grantsburg St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls
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Sarah Walsh 17:23 Kim Culver 18:39 Jade Johnson 18:52 Aimee Van Tatenhove 18:53 Tanesha Carlson 19:02 Jessica Banks 19:07 Autumn Erickson 19:11 Rosie LaMere 19:22 Shaina Pardun 19:28 Kayla Maslow 19:57 Ashley Bollig 20:10 Olivia Kopecky 20:29 Ashley Robinson 20:50 Annie Kelby 21:02 Jessica Derrick 22:11 Jordan Christopherson22:15 Jessica Ilgen 22:22
Webster St. Croix Falls Frederic Grantsburg Frederic Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Webster Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Webster Webster Webster St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Grantsburg
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
Kim Culver 19:51.2 Jessica Banks 20:00.6 Shaina Pardun 20:14.0 Megan Volgren 20:19.6 Autumn Erickson 20:38.3 Haley Larson 20:47.2 Ashley Bollig 20:59.0 Jessica Irvine 21:06.6 Kaelah Maslow 21:27.3 Olivia Koepecky 21:32.9 Jessica Raboin 21:48.5 Danielle Dyson 22:51.8 Jordan Christopherson 23:23.2 Sarah Sorber 23:26.7 Jessica Derrick 23:44.9 Brittany Bublitz 24:10.5 Jessica Ilgen 24:40.2 Carley Martin 25:08.7 Tina Lennartson 26:07.0 Alison Lennartson 26:29.7 Tami Petersen 27:19.9 Anna Luepke 28:37.1 Tessa Schiller 29:13.5
St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Webster Unity/Luck St. Croix Falls Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Shell Lake Grantsburg Webster Unity/Luck Webster Grantsburg Unity/Luck St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Unity/Luck Webster Unity/Luck Webster
Unity Cross-Country Invitational - Thursday, Sept. 24 Place
Boys Teams
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Webster Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Unity/Luck Shell Lake
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Jack Taylor Joey Erickson Bryan Krause Steven McKinley Devin Greene Joel Anderson Zach Arnold Brandon Degner Alex Frey Daniel Biorn Nathan Gravesen Tim Sundstrom John Schneider Colton Sorensen Brad Krause Nick Lindgren
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17:03.9 17:58.7 17:59.3 18:13.6 18:22.6 18:25.6 18:35.5 18:44.4 18:46.0 19:22.8 19:39.5 19:48.1 19:54.8 19:56.2 19:57.1 20:02.4
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Webster Webster Webster Grantsburg Webster Frederic Grantsburg Shell Lake St. Croix Falls Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Webster Grantsburg Unity/Luck Webster Grantsburg
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Rashaud Kelash Chaz Heinz Mickey Muller Jake Bengston Cody Isaacson Jim Erickson Ian Lexen Joe Thayer Taylor Heinz John Grassl Chris Eisen Christian Wolfe Jake Radtke Brett Holman Alec Larson Jesse Chouinard Tyler Bublitz Matt Schultz Dillon Hopke Alec Hopke Mitchell Johnston Scott Bever Sam Nichols Cortland Summer Jordan Scherer Seth Quinton
20:10.5 20:25.8 20:32.8 20:45.0 20:46.6 20:55.2 21:05.2 21:15.3 21:36.9 21:41.2 21:52.8 21:57.9 21:58.5 22:07.4 22:41.5 22:48.8 22:49.7 23:30.2 24:08.5 24:08.9 24:53.0 25:22.7 28:11.1 30:49.8 31:12.6 35:58.7
St. Croix Falls Webster Unity/Luck Unity/Luck Webster Webster Frederic St. Croix Falls Webster Shell Lake St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Shell Lake Unity/Luck Frederic Unity/Luck Unity/Luck Shell Lake Shell Lake Unity/Luck Unity/Luck St. Croix Falls Webster Grantsburg Shell Lake
Place
Girls Teams
1 2 3 4 5
Frederic Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Webster Unity/Luck
Girls Overall Individuals
Place Finisher 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Time
Samantha Nelson 16:25.1 Calla Karl 17:05.7 Sarah Knauber 17:08.8 Michelle Lund 17:11.1 Bailey Bergmann 17:20.8 Kally Schiller 17:21.2 Emma Kelby 17:21.6 Angela Gaffney 17:34.1 Sarah Walsh 17:49.4 Savannah Stone 18:08.3 Allie Holmdahl 18:34.6 Sage Karl 18:57.5 Rosie LaMere 19:36.6 Abbie Granzin 19:41.2 Jade Johnson 19:44.9 Aimee Van Tatenhove 19:48.7
Team
Frederic Frederic Frederic Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Webster Webster Grantsburg Webster St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Frederic Grantsburg Shell Lake Frederic Grantsburg
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Webster boys and Frederic girls still leading Samantha Nelson led the pack finishing first, 30 seconds before anyone else, with a time of 16:25.1. Calla Karl followed Nelson across the finish line with a time of 17:05.7 and Sarah Knauber behind her in third with a time of 17:08.8. Sage Karl received 12th and Jade Johnson came in 15th. Tanesha Carlson did not run at the meet. For the boys, Joel Anderson finished sixth, Ian Lexen 23rd and Jesse Chouinard 32nd.
Both Grantsburg teams finish second Webster Tigers by Brenda Sommerfeld BALSAM LAKE – The Webster boys cross-country team took first place at the Unity Invitational Thursday, Sept. 24, while the girls took fourth. “The Unity meet was a solid performance by both the boys and girls teams,” coach Roy Ward said. “Efforts are intense this time of the season with the big meets lurking around the corner. The kids know that the days of training are diminishing, which makes every day seem that much more important.” Jack Taylor, Joey Erickson and Bryan Krause took first, second and third respectively. “Joey Erickson raced his way into the No. 2 spot for the first time this season,” Ward commented. “He ran a strong race alongside Bryan Krause until the very end. Bryan, Joey and Devin Greene ran negative mile splits for the first time this season.” Greene took fifth place with a time of 18:22.6. Tim Sundstrom took 12th, Brad Krause 15th, Chaz Heinz 18th, Cody Isaacson 21st, Jim Erickson 22nd, Taylor Heinz 25th and Cortland Summer received 40th. “Cody Isaacson had the race of his season, finishing eighth on the team with a time of 20:46,” Ward said. As for the girls, Kally Schiller took sixth, Emma Kelby seventh and Sarah Walsh ninth to medal. “The top three girls are still battling for the No. 1 spot on the team,” Ward stated. “Kally Schiller edged out Emma Kelby at the finish line by four tenths of a second. Sarah ran a great race as well despite some knee pain and a wrap that failed two miles into the race.” Shaina Pardun finished 19th, Olivia Kopecky received 26th, Danielle Dyson 28th, Tami Petersen 37th and Tess Schiller 39th. “Shaina Pardun and Olivia Kopecky rounded off the top five for the Tigers,” Ward explained. “I thought Olivia had the best race for the girls, and she also is struggling with some hip pain. Injuries have been taking their toll on the girls team. Ashley Robinson and Annie Kelby
Unity, Grantsburg, Frederic and Grantsburg boys cross-country athletes pace themselves at a meet held at Unity last week. – Photos by Marty Seeger are also out nursing some aches and pains. We hope to have everyone healthy and ready for conference.” St. Croix Falls Saints BALSAM LAKE – Both St. Croix Falls teams took third at Unity Thursday. Alex Frey was the only boy to earn a medal placing ninth, and Bailey Bergmann and Savannah Stone each earned medals for the girls. Bergmann took fifth and Stone 10th. “Alex Frey hung with the tough crowd of Webster, Grantsburg, Frederic and Shell Lake boys for the entire race, placing ninth for the men,” coach Jennifer Clemins stated. “Savannah is getting stronger and stronger with every race she runs,” Clemins also said. “Now that she’s placed so close to the top in the past few meets, her competitiveness is kicking in. She knows she’s a good runner and has the potential to do great things.” Allie Holmdahl finished just behind Stone for 11th, followed by Kim Culver at 17th, Autumn Erickson at 21st, Ashley Bollig at 23rd, Jessica Derrick at 31st and
The Webster Tiger boys cross-country team was the big winner at Unity last Thursday, Sept. 24.
Carley Martin at 34th. “Allie Holmdahl also had a terrific race,” Clemins added. “She stayed right behind Savannah for most of the race and came in 15 seconds behind her at the end. She finished with an 18:14, her fastest time of the season so far.” “Kim Culver, Ashley Bollig and Carley Martin too are continuing to drop their overall race times,” Clemins stated. Behind Frey for the boys was Nathan Gravesen at 11th, Rashaud Kelash finishing 17th, Joe Thayer 24th, Chris Eisen 27th, Christian Wolfe 28th and Sam Nichols 39th. “The boys have been progressing quite well,” Clemins said. “Nate Gravesen finished 11th, just shy of medal contention. Christian Wolfe brought on some team competition with Chris Eisen right at the end of the race. He’s been steadily improving, and I look forward to seeing what he will do over the next few weeks as the season comes to a close.” Frederic Vikings BALSAM LAKE – The Frederic girls received another first-place finish at Unity. Three boys competed individually.
Grantsburg Pirates BALSAM LAKE – The Grantsburg Pirates boys and girls teams finished second during the Unity Invitational on Thursday, Sept. 24. The boys had three finish in the top 10, Steven McKinley took fifth with a time of 18:22.6, followed by Zach Arnold at 18:35.5 for 7th and Daniel Biorn 10th at 19:22.8. John Schneider and Nick Lindgren followed in 13th and 16th for the other two to make the team placing. Jake Radtke came in 29th and Jordan Scherer finished 41st. The girls team had two finish in the top 10. Michelle Lund received fourth place at 17:11.1 and Angela Gaffney eighth at 17:34.1. Rosie LaMere scored a 13th placing, Aimee Van Tatenhove 16th and Jessica Banks 18th for the top five Pirates. Other Grantsburg runners finished with Haley Larson at 22nd, Kaelah Maslow 25th, Jordan Christopherson 29th and Jessica Ilgen 34th. Unity/Luck Team BALSAM LAKE – The Unity/Luck boys finished fourth at their hosted invitational while the girls took fifth. Colton Sorensen was the first Unity/Luck boy to finish with a 14thplace finish. Mickey Muller received 19th, Jake Bengston 20th, Alec Larson 31st, Tyler Bublitz 33rd, Matt Schultz 34th, Mitchell Johnston 37th and Scott Bever 38th. The girls first finisher was Megan Volgren who came in 20th. Following Volgren, Jessica Raboin took 27th, Sarah Sorber 30th, Brittany Bublitz 32nd, Tina Lennartson 35th, Alison Lennartson 36th and Anna Luepke 38th.
The Frederic girls cross-country team dominated the five teams that participated at the Unity invitational.
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Eagles inch out a win over Siren Hannah Karl had the most kills for Luck, with four. Morgan Denny had three kills, while several other Cardinals each hit in two. Denny blocked three of the Pirates kills and Sarah Elert had two blocks against Grantsburg. Maia Lehmann, Elert and Jaimee Buck each had one serve go unanswered. Karl totaled 25 set assists. Aleah Lemieux got the most digs with four and Katie Gutzmer had two. “The girls communicated well and had some great plays against Grantsburg,” Luck coach Alyssa Notemann said. – Brenda Sommerfeld
Tigers swing past Shell Lake Unity 3, Siren 2 by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – Sports fans that enjoy an edge-of-your-seat volleyball match certainly got their money’s worth last Thursday, Sept. 24, as Unity hosted Siren in conference play. The Eagles pulled out three of five games with scores of 22-25, 25-14, 25-8, 25-17 and 157. The Eagles inched their way closer to the .500 mark with a 2-4 record, and remain 6-13 overall. “This was our most productive night offensively, by far. We had 42 kills as a team, which is almost 8.5 kills per game. That’s pretty good when we have been struggling to put the ball away,” said Eagles coach Chris Lesneski. The first game sided with Siren but it was close much of the way through, and Siren didn’t stretch their lead to more than two points. At one point, the game was tied at 22, but Siren pulled out the win. In the next game the Eagles jumped out to a 7-0 with help from consecutive serves from Marisa Hacker. Overall Hacker had nine aces on the night and teammate Bryana Petersin contributed six aces. “This has been an Achilles’ heel of ours all year and to have a good night with that many aces will hopefully carry over and add some confidence when we step to the line,” Lesneski said. The Eagles carried their momentum right into the third game, winning easily by score of 25-8, but they couldn’t put it away in the fourth game, as Siren mounted a late comeback. Unity was up by at least six points in the game with a 17-11 lead, but the Dragons momentum shifted rapidly. Siren’s Deanna Phernetton had a key solo block to help Siren tie the game at 21, and the game would go back and forth until the Dragons finally won with a 27-25 victory. Carley Emery and Ashley Guevara led the Dragons with seven kills on the night, and Sarah Howe led four blocks and eight assists. Despite good numbers the Eagles came out firing in game five, and took an early 8-3 lead, which they held until the end. For the Eagles Crystal Donahue led the offense with 17 kills, Hacker had 10, and Cadi Harper had eight. Hayla Bader had 21 digs on defense and Hacker and Donahue had 14 and 12 kills, respectively. “When I look at some stats I look at how many points did we give up and how many did we actually earn. We earned 76 of the 112 points we scored, which means Siren did not give us a ton of points but they did give us quite a few,” Lesneski said. “That is what we are going to be looking at capitalizing on and put teams away instead letting them hang around.” Clayton 3, St. Croix Falls 1 CLAYTON – St. Croix Falls traveled to Clayton last Thursday, Sept. 24, and according to coach Stacie Hoff the team played very well for the first two games. Unfortunately, the team fell apart toward the end, and lost the match 3-1 with scores of 21-25, 25-15, 15-25 and 12-25. Leading the Saints in kills was Sarah Petznick and Megan Yunker with nine and eight respectively. Yunker also led with six blocks and Natalie Sempf had seven blocks. Jamie Rohm had nine digs and Sempf had seven digs to go along with seven aces. Gabby Nuckles had 35 assists on the night.
Siren’s Sarah Howe and Ashley Guevara make a key block on Unity’s Crystal Donahue late in the match Thursday evening, Sept. 24. – Photo by Marty Seeger Webster 3, Shell Lake 1 SHELL LAKE – The Webster Tigers battled out a 3-1 win over the Shell Lake Lakers Thursday, Sept. 24. Shell Lake took the first-game win, 25-11, but Webster followed with two victories, 25-18 and 25-8. The final game played over the usual 25 points, with the teams going point for point until the Tigers managed a second in a row, defeating Shell Lake 29-27. Michelle Gibbs led the team with 11 kills. Mary Johnson helped at the net with seven kills and Ally Daniels completed six. Siiri Larsen had 21 set assists for her team. Gibbs managed four unanswered serves and Nikki Steiner had three ace serves. Daniels had six digs, followed by Larsen’s four. Alyssa Main had the Tigers only block for the night. – Brenda Sommerfeld
Clear Lake 3, Frederic 0 FREDERIC – The Vikings did not score less than 20 points in a single game against Clear Lake, but it was not enough in their 3-0 loss. The Warriors won 25-21, 25-22 and 25-20. “We are not playing at our best right now,” coach Jesseka Wink stated. “We have a good team that just needs to get going in the right direction and we will do that this week.” Chrissy Chenal scored 10 kills, Corissa Schmidt four and Krysta Laqua, Camilla Collovati and Alli Anderson each had two. Laqua had two solo blocks against Clear Lake. Alex Lonetti had 15 set assists. Laqua had three serving aces. Chenal had 13 digs for the team, Schmidt made 10 and Vanessa Neumann nine. – Brenda Sommerfeld
Grantsburg 3, Luck 0 GRANTSBURG – The Pirates remain on top of the West Lakeland Conference, keeping an undefeated record after their 3-0 win over Luck. Grantsburg kept the Cardinals under 15 points each game, winning 25-10, 25-11 and 25-12 on Thursday, Sept. 24. Annie Palmquist scored 11 kills, Kortney Morrin eight and Lauren Romanowski four. Romanowski made three solo blocks against Luck and Emily Cole had one. Cole had eight set assists and Larissa Wilhelm set up six. The team scored 18 points on serving aces. Palmquist had seven aces, Romanowski and Wilhelm each had three, Morrin and Tiffany Meyer hit two and Cole served one. Cole made seven digs, Palmquist six, Morrin five and Wilhelm and Meyer each with four.
Luck’s Aleah Lemieux attempts a block on a hit by Grantsburg’s Emily Cole during their match Thursday, Sept. 24. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld
Frederic’s Chrissy Chenal goes up for a block against a Clear Lake player during their game Thursday. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld
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Team keeping up the fight Shell Lake 60, Siren 0 by Brenda Sommerfeld SHELL LAKE – The small, young Siren Dragons continue on their battle of the season with their fifth loss to Shell Lake 60-0 Friday, Sept. 25. “We are a young team that is learning how to play at the varsity level against some great football teams,” coach Jason Bins stated. “I am proud of how our kids respond to adversity and how they keep fighting until the end.” The Dragons passing game improved with a total of 136 yards. Christian Hall completed nine of 14 passes for 111 yards and Elijah Hinze made two of four for 25 yards. Andrew Brown received six of the passes for 90 yards, Hall had two catches for 25 yards and Murdock Smith had two catches for 14 yards. Rushing was Hall with 23 yards in 13 carries and Isaac Wegner eight carries for 13 yards. “Offensively, we started to move the ball with some success,” Bins said, “but mistakes ended drives that should have ended in scores.” Brown was the team’s defensive player of the game with six tackles, one forced
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Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Swans 6, Vultures 5, Zebras 5, Cardinals 5, Eagles 4, Nite Hawks 3, Badgers 2, Bears 2. Women’s games: Thelma Hendricks 176, Bernice Moyer 174, Mary Young 167. Women’s series: Mary Young 424, Bernice Moyer 423, Ruth Sorenson 417. Men’s series: Duane Doolittle 205, Jack Buecksler 201, Jim Morten & Dennis Bohn 183. Men’s games: Duane Doolittle 541, Dennis Bohn 495, Chuck Moyer 484. Team games: Vultures 628, Nite Hawks 604, Eagles 601. Team series: Vultures 1801, Nite Hawks 1736, Swans 1667. Monday Night Ladies Standings: Chicks 15, Hacker’s Lanes 12, House of Wood 12, AnchorBank 11, The Bottle Shop 9, Mane Attractions 4. Individual games: Merry Yates (HL) 224, Kelsey Bazey (HW) 215, Julie Hall (MA) 203. Individual series: Kelsey Bazey (HW) 548, Merry Yates (HL) 519, Linda Giller (AB) 514. Team games: House of Wood 691, Hacker’s Lanes 676, AnchorBank 596. Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1830, House of Wood 1716, AnchorBank 2307. Men’s Tuesday Classic Standings: Bottle Shop 25, Great Northern Outdoors 22.5, Hacker’s Lanes 20, Yellow Lake Lodge 18, Olsen & Son 18, Pioneer Bar 13.5. Individual games: Josh Henry (PB) 252, Brett Daeffler (BS) 247, Curtis Renfroe 237. Individual series: Brett Daeffler (BS) 658, Mike Sullivan (OS) 622, Brian McBroom (YLL) 610. Team games: Bottle Shop 674, Great Northern Outdoors 626, Pioneer Bar 624. Team series: Bottle Shop 1825, Great Northern Outdoors 1692, Pioneer Bar 1691. Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Brett Daeffler 6x – 247; Josh Henry 7x – 252; Blake Douglas 5x – 226. Games 50 pins or more above average: Josh Henry 252 (+63). Splits converted: 3-10: Ron Skow. 3-4-67-10: Ron Skow. Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: 4 Seasons Wood Products 11, Pioneer Bar 9, Skol Bar 7, Cummings Lumber 7, A-1 Machine 5, Larsen Auto Center 5, Lewis Silo 4, Bye 0. Individual games: Steve Baillargeon (A1) 248, Curt Phelps (4S) 226, Curtis Renfroe (SB) 225. Individual series: Steve Baillargeon (A1) 686, Wayne Olson (LS) 622, Don Swanson (CL) 586. Team games: 4 Seasons Wood Products 977, A-1 Machine 954, Lewis Silo 952. Team series: A-1 Machine 2711, 4 Sea-
Siren quarterback Christian Hall finds a hole to run during the Dragons game against Shell Lake Friday, Sept. 25. – Photo by Larry Samson
B O W L I N G sons Wood Products 2696, Lewis Silo 2656. Thursday Early Standings: Fab Four 26, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 26, Hell Raisers 24, Full timers 21, Grindell Law Office 18, Frontier Trails 16, K-Wood 13, Wikstrom Construction 12. Individual games: Brandon Ayd (GLO) 283, Dan Carlson (FF) 265, Brian McBroom (FuT) 257. Individual series: Mike Route (KW) 721, Don McKinney (FF) 701, Dan Carlson (FF) 696. Team games: Fab Four 713, Frontier Trails 674, Full Timers 665. Team series: Fab Four 2021, K-Wood 1921, Frontier Trails 1858. Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Lydell Larson 229. Games 50 pins or more above average: Brandon Ayd 220; Dan Carlson 203; Brian McBroom 238; Mike Route 178. Series 100 pins or more above average: Mike Route 487. Splits converted: 5-7: Edward Bitler. 310: Edward Bitler (2x), Gilber Meyer. Thursday Late Mixed Standings: North Wind Arts 7, Rural American Bank 7, Hansen Farms Inc. 7, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 6, Stotz & Company 6, Johnson Upholstery 4, Fisk Trucking 3. Women’s games: Kelsey Bazey 211, Rita Bohn 176, Rita Frandsen 161. Women’s series: Kelsey Bazey 525, Rita Bohn 479, Rita Frandsen 444. Men’s series: Lee Mangelsen 225, Jon Anderson 210, Eugene Wynn Jr. 209. Men’s games: Jon Anderson 575, Eugen Wynn Jr. 567, Jacob Anderson 536. Team games: Rural American Bank 848, Stotz & Company 843, Hansen Farms Inc. 806. Team series: Rural American Bank 2471, Stotz & Company 2408, Hansen Farms Inc. 2326.
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Monday Night Ladies Standings: McKenzie Lanes 23, Frederic Truck & Tractor 22, Metal Products 19, Edina Divas 16.5, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 15.5, Sam’s Carpentry 15.5, Milltown Appliance 14, Bogus Pumpkins 10.5. Individual games: Pattie Johnson 187, Donna Petersen 178, Erlene Johnson 175. Individual series: Donna Petersen 485, Toni Sloper 479, Cindy Castellano 479. Team games: (Handicap score) Metal Products 801. Team series: (Handicap score) McKenzie Lanes 2337. Monday Night Madness Standings: Balsam Lake Market 6, Scottay’s Trucking 6, Radio Shack 5, Pepie’s Gals 5, Alleycats 3, McKenzie Lanes 3, Pro Lawn 2, Mishaps 2. Individual games: Barbara Benson 192, Lori Masters 176, Pam Alleva 174.
Individual series: Barbara Benson 525, Melanie Erickson 494, Pam Alleva 472. Team games: (Handicap score) Alleycats 668, McKenzie Lanes 648, Pro Lawn 618. Team series: (Handicap score) Balsam Lake Market 1715, Scottay’s Trucking 1715, Pro Lawn, Radio Shack & Alleycats 1713. Tuesday Mixed Early Standings: Lemon Heads 17, Lamar Stars 16.5, Mom’s Boys 14, Jim’s Flooring 13, Lane Crashers 12.5, Wild Boys 7. Women’s games: Brenda Lehmann 165, Sharyl Swagger 164, Linda Larson 147. Women’s series: Brenda Lehmann 449, Sharyl Swagger 424, Linda Larson 404. Men’s series: Gilbert Berg 201, Nick Olson 181, Roy Davis 172. Men’s games: Gilbert Berg 500, Roy Davis 488, Cory Crowell 469. Team games: Lamar Stars 485. Team series: Lamar Stars 1324. Tuesday Women’s Day Standings: Custom Outfitter 52, Kassel Tap 40, B & H Builders 39.5, Tomlinson Insurance 36.5, Hauge Dental 34.5, Gutter Dusters 30.5, Country Gals 25, Bye 14. Individual games: Denise Donaghue 197, Audrey Ruck 191, Toni Sloper 187. Individual series: Lois Swenson 519, Toni Sloper 513, Audrey Ruck 499. Team games: (Handicap scores) Kassel Tap 809, Gutter Dusters 789, Country Gals 782. Team series: (Handicap scores) Custom Outfitter 2295, Gutter Dusters 2283, Country Gals 2272. Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Glass Bar 38, Hack’s Pub 33.5, Greatland Trans. 32, Steve’s Appliance 32, Dream Lawn 27.5, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 27.5, The Dugout 26.5, McKenzie Lanes 23. Individual games: Craig Willert 279, Bob Rettler 259, Sam Leggitt 258. Individual series: Bob Rettler 736, Sam Leggitt 696, Craig Willert 689. Team games: (Handicap scores) Greatland Trans. & Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 1267. Team series: (Handicap scores) Greatland Trans. 3713. Wednesday Mixed Early Standings: Hendrick’s Motor 6, Suzie Q’s 5, JJ’s Club 35 4, Lite House 4, Top Spot 4, Cutting Edge 4, Holiday StationStores 3, Hack’s Pub 2.
Dragon Andrew Brown is taken down by a Shell Lake defender.
R E S U L T S Women’s games: Patty Walker 189, Dixie Welling 171, Justine Melin 168. Women’s series: Janice Fox 458, Justine Melin 458, Jeanne Kizer 427. Men’s series: Bob Chitty 192, Darrell Hendricks 188, Darryl Ince 181. Men’s games: Gene Braund 506, Darrell Hendricks 495, Bob Chitty 491. Team games: (Handicap score) Lite House 656. Team series: Handicap score) JJ’s Club 35 1839. Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Hanjo Farms 20, Dalles Electrical 18, Edina Realty 16, McKenzie Lanes 10, Harvest Moon 10, Davy’s Construction 8, Reed’s Marina 8, Tiger Express 6. Individual games: Dick Wallis 235, Gene Swenson & Darren McKenzie 225, Dick Wallis 222. Individual series: Gene Swenson 582, Darren McKenzie 575, Dick Wallis 574. Team games: (Handicap scores) Harvest Moon 935, Dalles Electrical 925. Team series: (Handicap scores) Harvest Moon 2761, Dalles Electrical 2748. Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Hack’s Pub 65.5, Truhlsen Chiropractic 58, Hauge Dental 53, RiverBank 51, Cutting Edge 50, KJ’s 43, Eagle Valley Bank 43, Bont Chiropractic 32.5. Individual games: Connie Krech 215, Dawn Larson 213, Annette Norlander 205. Individual series: Annette Norlander 561, Penny Kammerud 531, Denise Donaghue 530. Team games: Hauge Dental 839, RiverBank 763, Truhlsen Chriopractic & Hack’s Pub 753. Team series: Hauge Dental 2292, Hack’s Pub 2220, Truhlsen Chiropractic 2189.
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Early Birds Standings: Gandy Dancer Saloon 6.2, Log Cabin Store 4-4, Black & Orange 3-5, 10th Hole 3-5. Individual games: Marcy Viebrok (B&O) 182, Carol Gullickson (GD) 167, Alice Henrich (B&O) 164. Individual series: Marcy Viebrok (B&O) 474, Alice Henrich (B&O) 436, Lynn Toivola (LCS) 429. Team games: Gandy Dancer Saloon 859, Black & Orange 810, Log Cabin Store 790. Team series: Gandy Dancer Saloon 2402, Black & Orange 2298, Log Cabin Store 2285. Games 50 or more above average: Cris Damman (Sub) 201 (+64). Monday Night Mens Standings: Black & Orange 6-2, Larry’s LP 6-2, Glass & Mirror Works 3-5, Pope’s Construction 1-7. Individual games: Larry Johnson (L) 212, Mark Holmstrom (B&O) 201, Vern Nottom (B&O) 197. Individual series: Larry Johnson (L) 545,
Arnie Pope (PC) 529, Mark Holmstrom (B&O) 507. Team games: Black & Orange 995, Larry’s LP 906, Pope’s Construction 870. Team series: Black & Orange 2741, Larry’s LP 2706, Pope’s Construction 2575. TNT Standings: Flower Power 8-4, Larry’s LP 6-6, Cashco 6-6, Hole in the Wall 4-8. Individual games: Audrey Pardun (HITW) 197, Jennifer Kern (L) 196, Connie Lundeen (L) 194. Individual series: Audrey Pardun (HITW) 527, Cheryl Hansen (C) 481, Jennifer Kern (C) 454. Team games: Hole in the Wall 884, Cashco 833, Larry’s LP 825. Team series: Hole in the Wall 2400, Cashco 2389, Larry’s LP 2306. Splits converted: 4-7-10: Evelyn Engebretson. 6-7-10: Mary Ellen Smith. Wednesday Night Mens Standings: Lions 7-1, Cashco 7-1, 10th Hole 4-4, Vacant 3-5, Black & Orange 2-6, Northview Drive Inn 1-7. Individual games: Larry Johnson (L) 195, Kris Peterson (B&O) 189, Tim Vasatka (B&O) 183. Individual series: Tim Vasatka (B&O) 511, Roger Tollander (C) 503, Larry Johnson (L) 495. Team games: 10th Hole & Lions 920, Black & Orange 906, Northview Drive Inn 875. Team series: 10th Hole 2640, Lions 2638, Black & Orange 2616. Early Risers Standings: 10th Hole 8-4, A+ Sanitation 7-5, Gandy Dancer 5-7, Hole in the Wall 4-8. Individual games: Lylah Nelson (A+) 185, Cheryl Parkins (10th) 164, Phyllis Myers (A+) 159. Individual series: Lylah Nelson (A+) 437, Cheryl Parkins (10th) 434, Phyllis Myers (A+) 413. Team games: A+ Sanitation 715, Hole in the Wall & 10th Hole 620, Gandy Dancer 611. Team series: A+ Sanitation 1924, 10th Hole 1933, Gandy Dancer 1823. Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Check Services 9-3, Lip’s 8-4, Pour House 6-6, Webster Motel 1-11. Individual games: Angie Olson (CS) 214, Vicki Sjoholm (CS) 166, Jackie Churchill (L) 153. Individual series: Angie Olson (CS) 545, Shaurette Reynolds (L) 433, Jackie Churchill (L) 419. Team games: Check Services 773, Lip’s 662, Pour House 621. Team series: Check Services 2073, Lip’s 1916, Pour House 1843. Games 50 or more above average: Angie Olson 214 (+50).
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Former GHS Pirate lands lunker Ex-Grantsburg athlete Jensen “Jens” Anderson will soon be adding another trophy to his den. Spies say Anderson defied the fishing dog days of summer recently, landing a hefty largemouth bass which tipped the scales just shy of 6-1/2 pounds. The behemoth was reportedly caught at an undisclosed lake “somewhere in Leader Land.” An accomplished angler, hunter and trapshooter, Anderson has also been mentioned in this space for his catfishing prowess.
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your name does not appear here you are assumed to be running from the law). Attack of the Killer Pheasant? It seemed like a fluke when it happened once, but when it occurred a halfdozen times in the next few days it became a clear and bona fide pattern. Yes, I’m referring to an adult ringnecked pheasant rooster which has been bursting from a ditch not far from the Leader office and chasing cars that pass through his own apparently exclusive territory. Though we’re well in between breeding seasons, the bird tends to menacingly fluff his feathers, strut and cup his wings as a motorist approaches, and then the cocky bird commences a comical full-sprint chase when the car passes by. If one stops the car and opens the door, the pursuing rooster will retreat a few steps (but not fly) and will then bravely resume the chase when the vehicle is back in gear. Nicknamed “Phil,” it is hoped that trigger-happy road hunters will leave the bird alone when the season opens on Oct. 17. Separated at birth? Do semiregular Leader columnist and sometime sports photographer Wayne Anderson and former NFL quarterback and ESPN commentator Sean Salisbury bear a resemblance to each other? “Silver Fox” Favre still working his magic It had been nearly four seasons since a Minnesota Vikings quarterback had thrown for more than 300 yards in a
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West Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Grantsburg Pirates 6-0 16-1 Clayton Bears 6-1 18-3 St. Croix Falls Saints 4-2 8-10 Turtle Lake Lakers 3-2 5-10 Webster Tigers 3-3 5-8 Clear Lake Warriors 3-3 3-3 Frederic Vikings 2-2 5-5 Siren Dragons 2-5 4-10 Luck Cardinals 1-5 6-9 Unity Eagles 1-4 3-9 Shell Lake Lakers 1-5 5-10 Scores Thursday, September 24 Clear Lake 3, Frederic 0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-20) Grantsburg 3, Luck 0 (25-10, 25-11, 25-12) Clayton 3, St. Croix Falls 1 (25-21, 15-25, 25-15, 25-12) Siren 3, Unity 2 (22-25, 25-14, 25-8, 25-17, 15-7) Webster 3, Shell Lake 1 (11-25, 25-18, 25-8, 29-27) Tuesday, September 29 St. Croix Falls 3, Frederic 1 (25-20, 25-17, 19-25, 25-20) Grantsburg 3, Clear Lake 0 (25-6, 25-8, 25-13) Clayton 3, Luck 1 (22-25, 25-17, 25-16, 25-17) Webster 3, Siren 0 (25-12, 25-21, 25-14) Weyerhaeuser 3, Unity 0 (25-11, 25-9, 25-22) Upcoming Thursday, October 1 7:30 p.m. Frederic at Luck Clear Lake at St. Croix Falls Turtle Lake at Siren Webster at Unity Saturday, October 3 9 a.m. Grantsburg at Duluth Marshall TBD Unity at Amery Tuesday, October 6 7:30 p.m. Frederic at Clayton Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls Luck at Clear Lake Northwood at Siren Unity at Shell Lake Webster at Turtle Lake
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Small Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Flambeau Falcons 5-0 Turtle Lake Lakers 4-1 Frederic Vikings 4-1 Shell Lake Lakers 3-1 Northwood/Solon Evergreens 2-2 Birchwood/Weyerhaeuser Cats 1-3 Bruce Red Raiders 1-4 Winter Warriors 0-4 Siren Dragons 0-4 Large Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Webster Tigers 3-0 Clear Lake Warriors 2-1 Luck Cardinals 2-1 Grantsburg Pirates 1-1 St. Croix Falls Saints 1-1 Unity Eagles 0-3 Cameron Comets 0-2 Scores Friday, September 25 Frederic 27, Bruce 13 Grantsburg 20, Colfax 9 St. Croix Falls 20, Cameron 14 Shell Lake 60, Siren 0 Webster 31, Clear Lake 0 Saturday, September 26 Luck 8, Unity 7 Upcoming Friday, October 2 7 p.m. Frederic at Turtle Lake Webster at Grantsburg St. Croix Falls at Luck Siren at Flambeau Unity at Cameron
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P O R T S game, but that all changed last Sunday when hall of fame Green Bay cast-off Brett Favre fired the game-winning touchdown pass to Greg Lewis in the Vikes dramatic victory over San Francisco. “That’s exactly why I hated him all those years,” said a 20-something Viking fan and ex-rural Frederic household member shortly after he watched old number 4 pull another rabbit from his hat and add to his legend. Though he will turn 40 years old in 10 days, Favre is on pace for a 27-TD, fiveinterception season, and the old gunslinger (whom they are now calling The Silver Fox) has certainly helped restore “purple pride” to the Twin Cities and its surrounding environs. The undefeated Vikes will face another tough challenge next Monday night when our 2-1 Green Bay Packers come to the Metrodome. Viewers of last Sunday’s game were able to see advertisements for a Brett Favre commemorative football, which sells for $80. On one side of the ball is a lovely artist’s rendering of Brett. The other side – which is colored purple and white – shows the Minnesota Vikings logo and Favre’s career accomplishments, including three MVP awards, a Super Bowl title and his various NFL records including TD passes, quarterback victories and consecutive games started (all of which increased last Sunday). John Ryan may be reached at jmr202@yahoo.com.
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NAME: Taylor Horsager SCHOOL: Luck YEAR: Senior COMMENTS: Luck’s Taylor Horsager was a key component in the Cardinals one-point win over the Eagles last Saturday. Horsager averaged over 10 yards per carry in that final drive in the fourth quarter, which took precious time Taylor Horsager off the clock and led to the Cardinals only touchdown of the game. – Marty Seeger
NAME: Lexie Kothlow SCHOOL: Unity YEAR: Senior COMMENTS: No. 1 singles player Lexie Kothlow took second at the Middle Border Conference tournament on Tuesday. Kothlow won her first two matches and only took second after losing to No. 1 seed Lexie Kothlow Meghan Frank of New Richmond. Going into the SubSectional tournament next week, Kothlow has an overall record of 15-4. – Brenda Sommerfeld
Another lackluster 5-2 performance dropped the Prediction King’s overall mark to 266 or 81 percent. “My success rate is dropping faster than the evening temperatures and I can’t figure out why,” the Swami said with a scowl. “And furthermore, I was lucky to be even 5-2 because even though I was correct on the winners, I really THE SWAMI choked on the St. Croix Falls and Luck scores,” he added. But this week he expects to be back on track. “There are clear-cut favorites in each game and the favorite will win in every case,” he declared.
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Luck 22, St. Croix Falls 14 – The Cards keep their title hopes alive while the injury-riddled Saints fall from contention. Unity 26, Cameron 20 – Both teams are 1-4 and both are hard to figure out. But the Eagle offense is like a simmering pot, ready to boil over. Webster 28, Grantsburg 7 – There will be intensity in the air at kickoff, but the Tigers prevail in their determined march to another title. Frederic 21, Turtle Lake 15 – A loss at Turtle Lake two years ago still sticks in the Vikes craw, but it’ll be payback time Friday. Flambeau 62, Siren 0 – Undefeated Flambeau’s combined “us versus them” score this season is 199 to 7. Washburn 21, Ewen-Trout Creek, Mich., 13 – The Guards bounce back from last weekend’s shellacking at Rice Lake. Osceola 30, Prescott 20 – The Chieftains were nearly knocked off by lowly Amery last week but recover nicely against the 1-4 Cards. The Swami answers all e-mails and can be reached at predictionking@yahoo.com.
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Whitetails Unlimited celebrates 25 years Nation’s second oldest running chapter rests in Burnett County by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – Last Saturday evening was a special night for the Burnett County chapter of Whitetails Unlimited. They not only celebrated 25 successful years of serving the community, but honored the committee members who have played key roles in keeping the chapter alive for so many years. The Burnett County chapter of Whitetails Unlimited was just the second chapter in the nation to get organized, and Don Chell has been chapter president since day one. He’s also the longest running president of any chapter in the nation. Chell was honored on Saturday for his 25 years of service, along with committee members Greg Peer and Dennis Chell, who have also been involved for 25 years. “The draw is the white-tailed deer I guess, and wanting to know what to do with them,” said Don Chell as to why he’s hung around so long with the chapter. But he’s quick to point out that their main goals, as far as whitetails are concerned, are to get more young people involved. A small example of the generosity of the club occurred at the dinner banquet on Saturday when two of its members won firearms at the raffle. Instead of keeping them, they asked that all the kids under 16 throw their name in a hat. Chell says that at least two youths under the age of 16, left very happy that night. “We’ve got to keep the youth involved with hunting and fishing and conservation in general,” Chell said. “There are getting to be less and less hunters all the time.” In the past 25 years the Burnett County chapter has been able to take much of the money raised at the annual banquets
The Whitetails Unlimited Chapter in Burnett County celebrated 25 years at the Grantsburg Legion last Saturday. Honored for their years of service to the chapter were Dennis Chell, Greg Peer, Don Chell, Marlys Chell and Whitetails Unlimited field director LeRoy Schultz. – Photo submitted and give it back to the community. Part of what makes Whitetails Unlimited so successful is the fact that 50 percent of the funds raised come back to the chapters to use in their surrounding communities. “That is one of the many reasons that we’ve been very successful,” Chell said. Since 1993 the chapter has donated $7,000 in scholarship monies to the Grantsburg, Webster and Siren high school graduates. Two years ago, the chapter donated funds to the Grantsburg School District to get the National Archery in the Schools Program off the ground and since then program has been very successful. The chapter has also been very involved with hunter safety programs in Grantsburg, Webster and for the South Fork Sporting Club. They’ve donated hats, firearms and ammunition each year to these programs. “I think that our chapter has done a very good job of giving back to the community,” says Peer, who has been the chapter’s treasurer for the past 11 of his 25 years with the chapter. One of the chapter’s largest projects involved over $12,500 for the Friends of Crex Educational Building in Grantsburg. The national organization also
Viking visits local hunters
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Shawn Bird shot a 381-pound bear in Danbury. While getting an official weight at the Log Cabin Store in Danbury, Vikings defensive end Jared Allen walked over to congratulate them on the nice bear. He then signed autographs and took pictures with the "Pearly Swamp Bear Hunters." Allen was at Log Cabin Store getting bear bait for a hunt in Minnesota. – Photo submitted
matched those funds. Chell says quite a bit has changed in the past 25 years, which includes the changes that came with the downturn in the economy. But membership since day one has remained constant, and the chapter has at least 36 lifetime members. “One of the big items that we’ve gotten is all those life members,” Chell said. At their banquet last Saturday the chapter sold about 128 dinner tickets, and raffled off over 30 firearms. Some of the people in attendance came from as far away as Illinois, southern Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan. Also in attendance was Northwestern Wisconsin Field Director LeRoy Schultz, who has also held a position with Whitetails Unlimited for the past 25 years, and worked with Chell on several occasions to organize the fundraising banquets. Schultz was on hand to present the awards, and Chell also credited Schultz for convincing him to continue on as the chapter president. There’s no question that Chell’s passion for white-tailed deer is still alive and well. At 80 years old, he shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. He’s still an avid white-tailed hunter and hasn’t missed an opener since he began deer
hunting at the age of 12. As far as the future is concerned, Chell just wants to keep the young people involved, and help them enjoy the same things he has throughout his entire life. “It’s peaceful and quiet when you get out in the woods there all by yourself. You sit there and you lose all sensation of everything else except the world around you, and it’s just nice to be out there,” Chell said. There’s also the process keeping Whitetails Unlimited going in the area for more years to come, and that means keeping members active. Chell hopes hunters will continue to support the white-tailed deer and conservation in general. He encourages anyone with different conservation project ideas to come forward with any suggestions, and says they’re willing to try just about anything. “Of course, last of all, you have to congratulate those that are coming to the banquet, because if it wasn’t for that mainstay, there would be no banquet. They need more congratulations than anybody else,” Chell said.
Don Chell is the longest running president of any Whitetails Unlimited chapter in the nation. He received a couple of plaques for his service, as well as a new trail camera and other gifts. – Photo by Marty Seeger
One big bruin
A special six-pointer
Jason Behling of Cumberland poses with a large black bear he helped pull out of the woods. The 400pound bear was taken with rifle over bait by Brad Johnson of Amery near the Cumberland area. – Photo submitted
“Thanks Grandpa for helping me,” Denna Kurtz-Moody said after arrowing this nice six-point buck Saturday, Sept. 26. Kurtz-Moody, Siren, is the first girl in her family to bow hunt, and dedicated her success to the memory of her grandpa, Larry Moody, who passed away last November.
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Polk County circuit court Jeffrey N. Adams, Centuria, operating while revoked, $263.50. John M. Albrecht, Mukwonago, speeding, not guilty plea. Albrightson Trucking Inc., Woodville, vehicle equipment violations – group 1, $263.30. Maraya A. Anderson, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00. Jeremy L. Appel, Centuria, fail/stop at stop sign, $175.30. Heather N. Asp, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00. Jesse J. Aubart, Centuria, seat belt violation, $10.00. Jason R. Barchenger, Forest Lake, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00. Robert J. Barnes, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00. Larry R. Beyer, Houston, Texas, speeding, $175.30. Kelly K. Cammack, Luck,
speeding, $175.30. Gene J. Charpentier, Centuria, dog at large, $173.00. John C. Christensen, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00. Bryan L. Chryst, Dresser, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Steven H. Crosby, Clear Lake, operating while suspended, $250.00. Patricia A. Davis, Balsam Lake, speeding, $225.70. Andrew R. Eineke, Cottage Grove, Minn., operate w/o valid license, $200.50. Lisa R. Elie, Edina, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Darrell L. Fierro, Amery, deviation from designated lane, $175.30; operating while under influence, $691.50, 6-mo. revocation, assessment.
Siren police report Reminder from Siren Police Chief Chris Sybers: A recent burglary took place in a garage on Third Avenue and Capes Street. The garage was open, and the three vehicles in the garage were unlocked. Valuables were kept inside the vehicles. Three male burglars were caught right away, a juvenile under 18 and two nonjuveniles. Sybers reminds people to take valuables out of their vehicles and to lock the doors wherever the vehicles are parked. “Let’s take opportunity away from (burglars),” the chief said. The report on this incident will be included in a future edition of the Leader. Sept. 15: Wendy Jo Merrill, 21, and Annie Jo Merrill, 24, both from Cumberland, were arrested on charges related to check fraud and forgery. According to the report, checks not made out to the women were cashed at Marketplace Foods in Hayward. One of the checks came from a minivan belonging
to Anthony and Julie Dalsveen, Siren, that was stolen from their driveway Aug. 27. Sept. 22: A red Razor bike with large front and back pegs was reported missing from the Siren School grounds. A red Roadmaster bike was also reported missing. A Siren School student was issued a citation for truancy. About 4:45 p.m., an officer found a small tent, multiple beer cans, hard liquor, bike tires and parts, and a TV on property on Alden Road. The TV was taken into custody for safekeeping. Sept. 23: A letter was sent to Michael McDonald, St. Anthony, Minn., regarding an unreturned movie from Siren Auto Stop. Sept. 26: Robert R. Belisle Jr., 37, Hertel, was cited for operating while intoxicated, driving too fast for conditions and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration above .10 percent in a traffic stop on Tower Road and Third Avenue at 2:55 a.m.
Justin A. Fjorden, Somerset, seat belt violation, $10.00. Mitchell T. Fowler, Luck, operating while suspended, $186.00, 2 times. Ben M. Gaines, Jackson, Tenn., speeding, $175.30. Ronald J. Gardas, St. Anthony, Minn., speeding, $183.50. Brandon D. Hall, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00. Thomas E. Hammer, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea. David L. Hilbert, Barron, speeding, $200.50. Jonathan T. Hoelter, Madison, speeding, $175.30. Mark D. Holl, Scandia, Minn., speeding, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00. Brittany M. Hoverman, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00. Juan H. Huerta, North Oaks, Minn., speeding, $250.90; operating left of center, $213.10. Todd M. Hurst, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea. Joseph F. Jarocki, New Richmond, operating while suspended, not guilty plea. Jeremiah T. Johnson, Cumberland, seat belt violation, $10.00. Steven L. Johnson, Drummond, speeding; seat belt violation, not guilty pleas.
John V. Jordano, Greenwood, Minn., speeding, $175.00. Christopher R. Koethe, Centuria, seat belt violation, $10.00. Austin Klatt, speeding, $225.70. Korin K. Kreider, Taylors Falls, speeding, not guilty plea. Belinda M. Lacquay, Centuria, improper registration of vehicle $175.43. Brent T. Larson, Hudson, speeding, $175.30. Stacy L. Larson, Wausau, speeding, $175.30. James P. Laventure, River Falls, nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30. Mark A. Leverty, Balsam Lake, speeding, $175.30. Brandon R. Magsam, Star Prairie, speeding, $358.00. Daniel R. Martin, Apple Valley, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Steven A. Mathews, Centuria, seat belt violation, $10.00. Thomas J. Maurer, Centuria, operate motor vehicle w/o adequate muffler, $175.30. Belinda J. McConville, Chisago City, Minn., operate w/o valid license, $175.30. Joyce E. McConville, Fridley, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Lloyd McKinney, Frederic, retail theft, $249.00. Randall G. Molin, Mahtomedi, Minn., speeding, $175.30.
George M. Moskal, Prairie Farm, speeding, $200.50. Jared T. Norlander, Centuria, drink open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $200.50. Johnathan R. O’Brien, Amery, speeding, $175.30. Erin M. Oksol, Reno, Nev., operating while under influence, $754.50, 7-month revocation, assessment; drink open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $264.50. Pamela J. Olson, River Falls, nonregistration of vehicle $175.30. Robert L. Pate, Luck, operating while suspended, $186.00. Cory Paulson, Amery, operating while revoked, not guilty plea. Zachary D. Petersen, Frederic, speeding, $175.30. Jake A. Ryan, Coon Rapids, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Brenden R. Sawall, Gallatin, Tenn., operating while under influence, $691.50, 6-mo. revocation, assessment; operating while suspended, $200.50. Stephanie M. Schmidt, St. Croix Falls, failure to yield right of way, not guilty plea. Michael J. Skow Jr., passing in no-passing zone, $213.10. Jenna L. Sluka, Dresser, operating while suspended, $200.50.
Polk County deaths Marty J. Niles II, 23, died Sept. 6, 2009, Clam Falls Township Katherine G. Cardinal, 46, died Sept. 7, 2009, Frederic Edmund Pendy, 80, died Sept. 7, 2009, Luck Rosemary H. Goodrie, 91, died Sept. 8, 2009, Frederic Cynthia J. Larson, 62, died Sept. 9, 2009, Clayton James A. Hougdahl, 55, died Sept. 12, 2009, Black Brook Township
Michael J. Spengler, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $200.50; seat belt violation, $10.00. David A. Strenke, Centuria, possession of THC, $249.00. Sandra D. Swank, Amery, drink open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $200.50. Jorge M. Tepole, St. Croix Falls, operate w/o valid license, $200.50; improper registration of vehicle, $200.50. Thomas M. Thompson, Balsam Lake, speeding, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00. David J. Veness, New Richmond, speeding, $225.70. Christopher M. Venhuizen, Isle, Minn., interstate record of duty status, $263.50. Eric L. Volkers, Clear Lake, fail/stop at stop sign, $175.30. Bruce R. Voss, seat belt violation, $10.00. Wanda J. Warner, Turtle Lake, speeding, $225.70. Robert D. Warwas, Frederic, seat belt violation, 2 times; speeding, not guilty pleas. Mitchell W. Wilson, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Cody J. Wright, Turtle Lake, operate motor vehicle w/o adequate muffler, $175.30. Glenn J. Zabel, Luck, knowingly operating while revoked, $263.50.
Alton E. Berg, 91, died Sept. 13, 2009, North Oaks, Minn. Gary D. Holden, 65, died Sept. 13, 2009, Milltown Helen S. Reitz, 74, died Sept. 14, 2009, Alden Township Bessie L. Hoverman, 97, died Sept. 16, 2009, St. Croix Falls Marvin F. Heuer, 87, died Sept. 19, 2009, Farmington Township
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Burnett County circuit court Alex L. Anderson, Elk Mound, operate ATV without valid safety certificate, $162.70. Dale J. Anderson, Vadnais Heights, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Erik J. Anderson, North Branch, Minn., operating boat towing skier without observer, $175.30. Rebecca J. Anderson, Apple Valley, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Marianellie E. Arntson, Almena, failure to stop at stop sign, $160.80. Karl E. Auleciems, West Lakeland, Minn., obstruct navigable water, not guilty plea. Ann C. Austin, Vadnais Heights, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Cory M. Baier, Bloomer, operate ATV without working spark arrestor, $154.50. James J. Bathen, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., meeting of vehicle on wrong side, $173.40. Gary D. Bearhart Jr., Danbury, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .08 or more, operating left of centerline, not guilty pleas. John D. Beinert, Bloomington, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Sheena R. Belisle, Siren, speeding, $175.30. Matthew F. Benedict, Shakopee, Minn., fill/grade shoreland area within 35 feet of lake, $375.00. Kelly L. Benjamin, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00. Alexander G. Bildeaux, Wyoming, Minn., operating commercial motor vehicle without a license, not guilty plea. Christopher B. Billingsley, Lake Elmo, Minn., operate ATV without NR trail pass, $169.00. Eugene N. Blanchette, Dalbo, Minn., operate vehicle in navigable water, $200.50. Weston M. Blosser, Lakeville, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Thomas A. Blossom, Shoreview, Minn., operate dirt bike on county land, $154.50; speeding, $175.30. Michael J. Bombardo, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Howard A. Bork, Robbinsdale, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Douglas C. Branger, Dayton, Minn., operate ATV without valid registration, $200.50. Joshua J. Bremer, Frederic, seat belt violation, reckless driving – endanger safety, not guilty pleas. Robert B. Brown, Danbury, towing with improper safety chains, $200.00. William J. Brueske, Champlin, Minn., unlawful control aquatic plants, not guilty plea. Kathleen K. Brusco, Burnsville, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Jessica A. Bryant, Anoka, Minn., operating while suspended, $186.00. Billy J. Buhler, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00. Shelagh R. Burke, Mendota Heights, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Richard J. Burmeister, Marietta, Ga., speeding, $175.30. Nathan B. Burton, Webster, speeding, $175.30. Brittany A. Cadle, Eden Prairie, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Daniel E. Carlson, Bloomington, Minn., operate ATV without NR trail pass, $169.00. Dayna M. Carlson, Grantsburg, operating while under influence, $817.50, 8-month license revocation and order for assessment. Kenneth J. Carlson, Savage, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea. Ryan J. Carney, Shoreview, Minn., speeding, $174.80. Jacob J. Chell, Webster, failure to stop at stop sign, $174.80. Lucille Chelmo, Siren, unsafe backing of vehicle, $160.80. Thomas G. Christensen, New Richmond, operate ATV without working spark arrestor, $154.50. Robert G. Clafton, St. Francis, Minn., ATV – fail to have muffler, $175.30. Joseph R. Clayson, Fridley, Minn., operate ATV without working spark arrestor, not guilty plea.
Elizabeth C. Closmore, Hugo, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Melvin D. Coblentz, Stone Lake, speeding, $200.50. Craig R. Congdon, Denver, Colo., speeding, $175.30. Gregory J. Conway, Cumberland, speeding, $200.50. Austin J. Corbine, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $250.90. Vincent L. Craigmile, Shoreview, Minn., operate ATV in reckless manner, not guilty plea. Chad D. Crosby, Madison, speeding, $175.30. Carolyn M. Dahlman, Grantsburg, speeding, $160.80. Lynn A. Daniels, Shell Lake, interstate record of duty status, not guilty plea. Maura B. Daugherty, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Francis W. David, Waxhaw, N.C., speeding, $200.50. Waterman Sanitation, Amery, vehicle equipment violations, $183.30, twice. Nicole M. Davis, Grantsburg, inattentive driving, $187.90. William E. Davis, Miami, Fla., speeding, $160.80. Faith M. Deering, Siren, fail to stop or improper stop at stop sign, $175.30. Antonio H. De La Huerta, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00. Andy J. De Losier, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00. Scott L. Deming, Fridley, Minn., operate ATV away from summer-use ATV trail, $154.50. Austin R. Denotter, Hertel, seat belt violation, $10.00. Alan M. Donatell, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00. Mary J. Donovan, Goodyear, Ariz., speeding, $175.30. Leland M. Doriott, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00. Jacqueline D. Duncan, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00. Dale J. Emberson, Danbury, fail to stop or improper stop at stop sign, $175.30. Ruby L. Emery, Stratford, operating while under influence, not guilty plea. James S. Erickson, Webster, speeding, $175.30. Jacob C. Fantle, Plymouth, Minn., operate ATV without valid safety certificate, $162.70. Rena E. Fear, Hayward, operating while revoked, nonregistration of vehicle, not guilty pleas. Megan L. Finch, Grantsburg, speeding, $200.50. Terry R. Fish, Webster, unreasonable and imprudent speed, operating while revoked, not guilty pleas. Robert C. Fisher, Sandstone, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Alexandria L. Ganong, Hudson, speeding, $200.50. Timothy E. Ford, Plymouth, Minn., operating boat towing skier without observer, $175.30. Jospeh H. Gates, Amery, operating while suspended, $200.50; possess open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $263.50; operate after revocation/suspension of registration, $175.30. Robert Y. Golin, Medina, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea. Laurie A. Graupe, New Richmond, speeding, $200.50. Mariah K. Gravelle, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00. James J. Green, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Barbara E. Grossman, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Brent T. Growe, Coon Rapids, Minn., speeding, $175.00. Ethan D. Gustafson, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00. Arthur W. Hancock, White Bear Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Erik B. Hansen, Sartell, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Joseph Hanson, Coon Rapids, Minn., operate ATV away from summer-use ATV trail, $154.50. Jacob R. Harer, Stacy, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Matthew D. Hatfield, Sandstone, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00. David A. Hauan, Elk River, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00. Jade C. Helene, Webster, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas. Jonathon D. Hicks, Siren,
failure to obey officer/signal, $160.80. Debra L. Higgins, Eden Prairie, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Fred B. Hodgeman, Hayward, cracked/damaged vehicle windshield, $175.30. George J. Holmes, Danbury, operating while suspended, $186.00. Troy E. Hoover, White Bear Lake, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea. Hopkins Sand and Gravel Inc., Webster, violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $1,551.55. Brian D. Horton, Cumberland, operate ATV without valid registration, $200.50. David R. Hubbell Jr., Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00. Travis R. Hughes, Danbury, operate ATV away from summeruse ATV trail, $154.50. Beth D. Ihry, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Michael J. Iturbide, Dekalb, Ill., inattentive driving, $187.90. Briana M. Jentner, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $175.00. Cameron M. Johnson, Cottage Grove, Minn., operate ATV in reckless manner, $154.50. Cynthia J. Johnson, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Dean W. Johnson, St. Paul, Minn., ATV owner permit operation by minor, $187.90. Richard E. Johnson, Bloomington, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Sundance Johnson, Rice Lake, operating while under influence, operating while revoked, operating with PAC .08 or more, not guilty pleas. Timothy J. Johnson, Webster, cracked/damaged vehicle windshield, not guilty plea. Brian E. Jones, Webster, operate off-road dirt bike on ATV trail, $154.50. Gregory J. Jones, Hugo, Minn., operate ATV without NR trial pass, $169.00. Elias D. Juarez, Grantsburg, speeding, $200.50. Marcella M. Kasper, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00. Theresa E. Kegel, Siren, seat belt violation, operating while revoked, not guilty pleas. Kristin M. Kirchberg, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Jason M. Kirchner, Lakeville, Minn., ATV – fail to have muffler, $175.30. Tanya J. Kissell, Lindstrom, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea. Robert J. Klaers, Richfield, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Taylor J. Kline, Champlin, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Verena A. Kling, Grunkraut, FN, speeding, $175.30. Matthew R. Knopik, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Donna M. Knutson, Cumberland, speeding, $225.70. Sharon A. Koscik, Nashotah, speeding, $174.80. Bernice D. Krahler, Siren, inattentive driving, $187.90. Jami M. Krumm, New Richmond, operate an unregistered ATV, $154.50. Eric B. Larson, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $174.80. William M. Larson, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00. Carl P. Lentz, Danbury, operating ATV away from summeruse ATV trail, $154.50. Robert F. Lindbom, Danbury, speeding, not guilty plea. Burton E. Lindemann, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00. Gabrielle E. Lindgren, Eagan, Minn., operate while under influence, $691.50, 6month license revocation and order for assessment. Violet M. Lisk, Anoka, Minn., speeding, $175.00. Ronald L. Lynner, Cottage Grove, Minn., possession of ille-
gal sized fish, $263.10. Monica M. Martinson, Webster, operate while revoked, not guilty plea. Chain of Lakes Landscaping, Danbury, violate class A hwy. weight limits, nonregistration of vehicle, not guilty pleas. Michael G. McCarty, Hugo, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Michael J. McCollough, Siren, operating while under influence, $817.50, 12-month license revocation and order for assessment; operating while suspended, $200.50. Kevin P. McGinty, Chanhassen, Minn., speeding, $174.80. James M. McLees, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., fish without license, $206.70. Kevin J. Meeds, Siren, speeding, $200.50. Christy R. Merrill, Siren, operating while revoked, not guilty plea. Andrea M. Milek, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00. William G.F. Miller, Ham Lake, Minn., operate ATV at speed greater then 20 mph on ATV route, $154.50. Corey R. Miner, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00. Roxanne S. Moore, Balsam Lake, speeding, $160.80. Melissa J. Mortenson, Eden Prairie, Minn., speeding, $160.00. Chalah L. Mosay, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00. Darren J. Moyer, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00; violation of child safety restraint requirements, $150.10. Lee C. Moyer, Grantsburg, vehicle equipment violations, group 1, $246.30. Kara D. Nelson, Askov, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Matthew J. Nelson, Cottage Grove, Minn., operate ATV in reckless manner, $154.50. Roger L. Nelson, Coon Rapids, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Chadwick D. Noll, Shell Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00. Claudia A. Nordin, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Wayne M. Nuessmeir, Danbury, operate ATV away from summer-use ATV trail, $154.50. Oachs Bros. Construction Inc., Grantsburg, vehicle equipment violations, group 1, $238.30. Kathy A. Oatman, Eau Claire, speeding, $160.80. Alicia A. Olson, Somerset, fish without license, $202.70. Alex J. O’Toole, Lake Geneva, operate ATV away from summer-use ATV trail, $154.50. Michelle M. Parsons, Webster, operate without valid license, not guilty plea. Joseph G. Pavlicek, Webster, speeding, $200.50. Stephen G. Payant, Oconto, speeding, $175.30. Heather M. Payne, Eau Claire, seat belt violation, $10.00. Savanna L. Pearson, Siren, speeding, $175.30. Cody D. Petersen, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00; display unauthorized vehicle registration plate, $283.20. Jared V. Phernetton, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00. Courtney M. Pirila, Alexandria, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00. Trisha M. Plath, Isanti, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Brady M. Pribula, Eagan, Minn., operating while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas. Nathan D. Quast, Apple Valley, Minn., operating while suspended, speeding, not guilty pleas. Lisa M. Quigley, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00. David A. Quinn, Siren, speeding, $174.80.
Burnett Co. deaths Arlyce E. Jewell, 76, Lincoln, Sept. 12. Curtis R. Olson, 46, Sand Lake, Sept. 9. Donald D. Hingos, 47, Lincoln, Sept. 9. Juanita E. Olson, 79, Grantsburg Village, Sept. 12.
Richard S. Cutler, 72, Meenon, Sept. 12. Jeffery W. Ball, 48, Grantsburg Township, Sept. 13. Allen L. Peirce, 77, Sand Lake, Sept. 11.
Melissa J. Rapp, Hertel, seat belt violation, $10.00. Jamie Rasmussen, Osceola, underage drinking, $249.00 and order for assessment. Kim J. Reese, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00. Daniel J. Reinertson, Blaine, Minn., operate ATV at speed greater then 20 mph on ATV route, $154.50. Greta A. Reiten, Mason, speeding, $175.30. Selena J. Reynolds, Webster, operating while revoked, not guilty plea. Mark T. Richgels, Blaine, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Randon J. Ries, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00. Mary L. Ring, Hopkins, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Adam D. Rinnman, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00. Aimee T. Risley, Spooner, operating while under influence, $691.50, 6-month license revocation and order for assessment. Michelle L. Ritchey, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00. Robert R. Roatch, Spooner, display false vehicle registration plate, not guilty plea. Chad E. Robinson, Danbury, operate without valid license, not guilty plea. Jordan M. Rogers, Webster, operating while revoked, failure to notify police of accident, failure to keep vehicle under control, not guilty pleas. Thamer L. Rogers, Webster, violation of child safety restraint requirements, $150.10. Roselawn Dairy Farm, Pine City, Minn., violate class A hwy. weight limits, $755.34. Raymond A. Rosenzweig, Plymouth, Minn., ATV – operation on roadway, $200.50. Zachary H. Rosenzweig, Plymouth, Minn., operate ATV without valid safety certificate, $162.70. Cody A. Rowell, Frederic, operate ATV away from summeruse ATV trail; operate ATV without valid safety certificate, not guilty pleas. Roy M. Nelson, Cushing, violate class A hwy. weight limits, $541.76. Kami A. Rudd, Siren, speeding, $160.80. David D. Rusesill, Frederic, seat belt violation, $10.00. Larry D. Rugland, Menomonie, operating while under influence, $754.50, 7month license revocation and order for assessment. Jacqueline L. Sanford, Luck, failure to properly maintain exhaust system, $175.30. Denise M. Sargent, Siren, speeding, $175.30. Leona K. Sauder, Zimmerman, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Steven M. Scheurer, Rice Lake, speeding, $175.00. Jodi G. Schinizing, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00. Gerald E. Schmidt, No. St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Kelly L. Schmiege, Big Lake, Minn., operate ATV at speed greater then 20 mph on ATV route, $154.50. Katlin J. Schmitt, Hastings, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Andrew R. Schulz, Taylor, speeding, $174.80. Jesse D. Scott, Danbury, operate ATV without valid safety certificate, not guilty plea. Wendy L. Sears, Webster, operating with PAC .10 or more, violate absolute sobriety law, not guilty pleas. Kyle J. Senne, Rochester, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Michael M. Shannon, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Chad M. Shires, Siren, operate off-road dirt bike on ATV trail, $154.50.
Hank R. Shires, St. Croix Falls, operate off-road dirt bike on ATV trail, $154.50. Mark S. Sigel, Apple Valley, Minn., ATV – operation on roadway, $200.50. Pablo Silva-Fernandez, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Jay H. Silver, Plymouth, Minn., ATV – operation on roadway, $200.50. David E. Simmons, Hayward, seat belt violation, $10.00. Donald L. Simmons, Hayward, passing in no-passing zone, $198.60. Shiloh B. Sims, Rice Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00. Pamela K. Smith, Danbury, operating while suspended, not guilty plea. Brandon L. Snyder, Cumberland, seat belt violation, $10.00. Jason A. Spafford, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Sarina R. Stage, Cushing, seat belt violation, $10.00. Amanda L. Staples, Danbury, nonregistration of vehicle, $160.80. Christopher A. Staples, Webster, drink open intoxicants in motor vehicle, operate without valid license, knowingly operate without valid driver’s license and cause property damage, fail to yield while making left turn, twice, failure to notify police of accident, operate without valid license, reckless driving – endanger safety, hit and run, not guilty pleas. Randy J. Staples, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00. Erica J. Stark, Webster, nonregistration of auto, $175.30. Roxanne G. St. John, Webster, operate without valid license, $200.50. Shonne T. Stoll, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00. Becky L. Strabel, Siren, speeding, $174.80. Nace A. Sutherland, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating while under influence, $691.50, 6-month license revocation and order for assessment. Thomas E. Svihlik, Hinckley, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Joseph R. Thomas, Webster, speeding, not guilty plea. Dallas J. Thomm, Neillsville, ATV – fail to have muffler, $175.30. Chelsea M. Thompson, Hertel, operate without valid license, not guilty plea. Constance L. Thomson, Webster, cracked/damaged vehicle windshield, not guilty plea. Jared D. Tober, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00; drink open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $263.50. Rachel D. Tober, Grantsburg, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .08 or more, operating left of centerline, seat belt violation, operating while suspended, not guilty pleas. Brian J. Turnbull, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00. Daniel N. Vogelgesang, West St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Stephen E. Wegleitner, Golden Valley, Minn., operating boat towing skier w/o observer, $175.30; speeding, $160.80. Robert A. Wieland, Vadnais Heights, Minn., $200.50. Robert D. Williamson, Frederic, seat belt violation, $10.00. William R. Wilson Jr., Little Rock, Ark., speeding, $175.30. Joshua R. Woller, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00. John D. Youness, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., operate an unregistered ATV, $154.50. Michael D. Zagrodnik, Oregon, speeding, not guilty plea. Robert L. Zahradka, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., speeding, $175.00.
Polk County marriages Katheryn M. Wininger, Eden Prairie, Minn., and Nicholas J. O’Connor, Eden Prairie, Minn., Sept. 22, 2009. Tamara S. Waters, Eureka, and Neil D. Peterson, Luck, Sept. 22, 2009. Tanya D. Petersen, Luck, and Thomas J. Goalen V, Luck, Sept. 24, 2009.
Laura N. Nick, Laketown, and Bradley E. McCurdy, Laketown, Sept. 25, 2009. Brenda L. Mulroy, Clear Lake, and Dale J. Koenig, Clear Lake, Sept. 25, 2009. Briana M. Frank, Clear Lake, and Montana R. Edwards, Forest, Sept. 25, 2009.
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Polk County warrants Melissa S. Congleton, Star Prairie, worthless check, $299.09. Duane L. Conklin, Eagle River, underage drinking, $45.00. Paul B. Connely, Amery, operate after suspension, $291.00. Karrie A. Connolly, Washington, D.C., cliff jumping, $158.20. James A. Connor, St. Paul, Minn., worthless check, $338.43. Margaret J. Connor, Scandia,Minn., county disorderly conduct, $232.00. Margaret J. Connor, Osceola, disorderly conduct, body only. Karen M. Conrad, Osceola, disorderly conduct, body only. Travis W. Conroy, Coon Rapids, Minn., worthless check, $368.73. Michael J. Constantine, Apple Valley, Minn., underage drinking, $232.00. Jennifer Cook, St. Paul, Minn., worthless check, body only. Eric G. Cooke, Eden Prairie, Minn., worthless check, body only. Eric G. Cooke, Webster, operate w/o valid DL, speeding, $171.00. Tyler J. Cool, Webster, speeding, $146.20. Edward NMI Coon, Turtle Lake, body only. James B. Cooper, Red Lake, Minn., operate w/o valid DL, $171.00. Patrick R. Cooper, Circle Pines, Minn., entering unautho-
rized or closed area, $146.20. Maurice J. Corbine, Webster, worthless check, $156.80. Mathew G. Corlass, Hayward, possession of drug paraphernalia, $296.00. Chantea H. Cortes, Messa, Ariz., operate boat violate no wake, $149.20. Lori L. Cortez, St. Paul, Minn., worthless check, $848.70. Katherine A. Cossor, St. Paul, Minn., possession of drug paraphernalia, $220.00. Lindsey L. Costanzo, Shafer, Minn., worthless check, $385.98. James A. Coultier, Amery, operation w/o required lamps lighted. James A. Coultier, Anoka, Minn., operate after suspension, $134.00; display false vehicle registration plate, $195.00. Joel A. Courtney, Anoka, Minn., speeding, $109.60. Joel A. Courtney, Eden Prairie, Minn., worthless check, $502.00. John H. Couture, Eden Prairie, Minn., OWI, body only. John H. Couture, Luck, operate w/o valid DL twice, $335; speeding, $142.90; operate after suspension fail/pay, $229.00. Robert D. Craige, Luck, operate after suspension fail/pay, $232.00. Joel M. Crandall, Amery, operate w/o valid DL, body only. Kenneth W. Craven, Luck, manuf./deliver amphetamine, body only. Jason R. Crosby, St. Croix Falls, OWI, $1,180.00.
Burnett County warrants Alicia J. Ambelang, no date of birth given, Danbury, warrant failure to appear, Sept. 22. Rabyrda D. AtanasuLoomer, 32, St. Croix Falls, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Dimitri J. Audie, 20, Danbury, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Marion M. Baca, 24, Cold Spring, Minn., failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Frederick W. Backman, 45, Anoka, Minn., failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. L. A. Baker, 40, St. Paul, Minn., warrant - failure to pay fines, Sept. 23. Jonas A. Bearheart, 29, Cumberland, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Robin Bildeau, 26, Hayward, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. James D. Boutin, Webster, 35, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Matthew R. Chitty, 20, Amery, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Kevin W. Christenson, 47, Grantsburg, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Heather R. Coon, 28, Hertel, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Matthew L. Covey, 45, Webster, failure to pay fines. Sept. 22. Jamey W. Danielson, 37, Mora, Minn., failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Jason E. Davis, 22, Frederic, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Leanna R. Demars-Huser, 20, Hastings, Minn., failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Carl W. Enck, 49, Milltown, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Barb Ford, no date of birth given, Siren, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Mitchell T. Fowler, 29, Luck, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Andrew C. Garman, 17, Pine City, Minn., failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Michael G. Gravning, 55, Grantsburg, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Jerome H. Gundersen, 49, La Crosse, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Cynthia A. Hageman, 50, Hampton, Minn., failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Frank C. Hamer, 55, Shell Lake, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Christopher D. Holmquist, 27, Grantsburg, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Laura S. Holtzman, 44, Shell Lake, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Brandon C. Hugger, 35, Stacy, Minn., failure to pay fines, Sept. 22.
Becky E. Hull, 24, Grantsburg, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Drew N. Jaspers, 22, Grantsburg, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Martin Johnson III, 38, Hayward, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Betty M. Johnson, 68, Webster, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Donald E. Kline, 48, Faribault, Minn., failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Steven R. Lang, 29, Webster, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Jason P. Lussier, 19, Bemidji, Minn., failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Dorothy M. Matrious, 41, Danbury, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Christy R. Merrill, 25, Siren, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Johnnie M. Morris, 24, Amery, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Linnia Mosay, 41, Cumberland, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Joseph J. Packer, 20, Willow River, Minn., failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Heather F. Parsons, 20, Chicago, Ill., failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Jennifer G. Raygor, 28, Amery, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Raymond A. Reynolds, 23, Duluth, Minn., failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Nathaniel P. Sandvig, 27, Prescott, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Justin L. Smith, 27, Hinckley, Minn., warrant - failure to appear, Sept. 23. Billy J. Snyder, 21, Webster, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. David G. St. John, 35, Webster, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Laracia L. Staples, 31, St. Croix Falls, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Lucas M. Streich, 20, Amery, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Broderick T. Swain, 33, Rice Lake, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Terrance W. Thielman, 36, Webster, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Brandon W. Thompson, 22, Webster, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Matthew W. Thompson, 47, Webster, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22. Allan C. Woodrich, 54, Frederic, failure to pay fines, Sept. 22.
Kristin E. Crosby, Stacy, Minn., worthless check, $418.41. Kristine E. Crosby, Frederic, worthless check, $354.06. Jessica Crouch, Tulare, Calif., sex w/child age 16 or older, body only. Eduardo A. Cuaquehua, Balsam Lake, worthless check, $216.16. Ronald W. Culbreth, Clear Lake, resisting or obstructing an officer, body only. Harold J. Cullen, Taylors Falls, Minn., worthless check, $276.90. Kyle L. Curtis, Eau Claire, hunt w/o license, $124.40. Kyle L. Curtis, Lino Lake, Minn., possession of drug paraphernalia, body only. Darryl L. Dack, Mora, Minn., worthless check, $273.63. Thomas J. Dadovich, Minneapolis, Minn., underage drinking, $269.00. Indigo Z. Dahl, St. Paul, Minn., worthless check, $243.00. Nicole M. Dahlberg, Milltown, county issuance of a worthless check, $670.35. Patrick G. Dahlberg, Forest Lake, Minn., operate after suspension, $141.50. Sharon L. Dahlheimer, Luck, worthless check, body only. Kenneth G. Daley, Welch, Minn., worthless check, $125.00. Nicholas L. Damsgard, Osceola, bail jumping, body only. Phillip L. Daniel, Milltown, OWI, $102.50. Merle G. Daniels, Brookhaven, Miss., interstate record of duty status, $263.00; speeding, $225.00. Ronald E. Danielson, Turtle Lake, operating while suspended, $170.50. Sheila D. Darnell, Cushing, issuance of worthless check, 2 counts, $338.60. Darrell Helland, St. Croix Falls, worthless check, $1,367.00. Holly L. Davis, Cumberland, worthless check, $115.10. Jeffrey B. Davis, St. Croix Falls, possession of drug paraphernalia, body only. Joe L. Davis, Clayton, OWI, $128.00. Kimberly F. Davis, St. Paul, Minn., disorderly conduct, body only. Nicholas A. Davis, Frederic, operating while suspended, $206.00; possession of drug paraphernalis and possession of THC, body only. Patricia A. Davis, Webster, speeding, $180.50. Russell W. Davis, Roseville, Minn., speeding, $180.50. Ryan M. Davis, Minneapolis, Minn., operate without valid license, $201.00. Scott G. Davis, Taylors Falls, Minn., worthless check, $320.03. Thomas W. Davis, Osceola, disorderly conduct with motor vehicle, $170.00; worthless check, body only.
Noah I. Day, Pittsburg, Kan., retail theft, $497.88; operating while suspended. David Dean, St. Paul, Minn., possess marijuana, $270.00. Michael L. Dearing, St. Paul, Minn., pass in no-passing zone, $123.00; operating while suspended, $231.00. David DeGraff, Osceola, worthless check, issuance of worthless check – 3 counts, $1,103.30. Brandyn K. Dehart, Rice Lake, issuance of worthless check, body only. Krista M. Del Castillo, Centuria, county disorderly conduct, license violations, seat belt violation, $523.00. Brett A. Delaney, Hopkins, Minn., resisting or obstructing an officer, $353.00. Veronica L. Delaney, Minneapolis, Minn., OWI, $245.00. George A. Dellois, Caldwell, Ore., forgery, body only. Peter D. Demarais, St. Paul, Minn., follow too closely, $206.00. Anthony N. Dematteo, Minneapolis, Minn., possession of drug paraphernalia, $170.00. Leo L. Denasha, Chanhassen, Minn., worthless check, $383.22. Cheryl A. Denucci, Rice lake, county disorderly conduct, $68.00. Andrew J. DesJardins, St. Cloud, Minn., underage drinking, $245.00. Bryan K. Deweend, Chisago City, Minn., underage drinking, $269.00. Nicholas A. DeWierds, Brooklyn Park, Minn., cliff jumping, $146.20. Donald J. Diamond, Woodbury, Minn., worthless check, $352.62; theft, body only; issue of worthless checks, body only. Kristina L. Diamond, Woodbury, Minn., worthless check, $500.82. Jerome E. Diemert, Steilacoom, Wash., disturbing the peace with motorcycle, $100.00. Jason R. Diers-Leske, St. Croix Falls, resisting, body only. Steven L. Dishner, Balsam Lake, illegal shining of deer, body only. Nathan D. Dix, Clear Lake, disorderly conduct, body only. Bennie R. Dixon, St. Paul, Minn., failure to support child, $180.00. Bennie R. Dixon, Osceola, operating after revocation, $134.00. Brittainy L. Dixon, St. Paul, Minn., fish without license, $212.20. Dustin D. Dockendorf, Prescott, disorderly conduct, body only. Jason A. Doege, Minneapolis, Minn., fish without license, $175.60. Clint E. Doiron, New Hope, Minn., county disorderly conduct, body only.
Burnett County criminal court Aaron M. Stroot, 20, Siren, disorderly conduct, one-year probation, complete anger management program, $88.00. Kevin B. Rand, 50, Webster, issue worthless check, $309.00. Igor P. Albantov, 23, Prior Lake, Minn., possess drug paraphernalia, $309.00. Kyle D. Rufsholm, 22, Siren, obstructing an officer, $87.00. Craig A. Stevens, 36, Danbury, battery, two-year probation, sentence withheld, 120-day jail time, Huber release granted, attend anger management counseling, maintain absolute sobriety, $88.00; criminal damage to property, two-year probation - congruent with other probation, sentence withheld, $187.23 restitution, $106.72. Colleen R. Smith, 29, Memomonie, issue worthless check, $249.00. Scott E. Smith, 54, Webster, five counts of theft of movable property, three-year probation, sentence withheld, 30-day jail sentence, restitution to be determined, $565.00. Joel G. Chermak, 49, St. Paul, Minn., possession of THC, $309.00.
Jeremiah Zimmer, 27, Shell Lake, issue worthless check, $309. Tamera A. Cordie, 44, St. Croix Falls, issue worthless check, $117.25 restitution, $309.00. Theresa L. Wittman, 44, Danbury, issue worthless check, $309.00. Samantha C. Hogle, 49, Webster, underage drinking, $249.00. Jeremy A. Klobuchar, 25, Superior, operating with PAC .10 or more, $803.00, license revoked eight months, alcohol assessment. Damian F. Hubbell, 18, Siren, operating with PAC more than .08, $250.00, license revoked six months concurrent to any prior suspension. Joanne M. Klink, 29, Menomonie, operating while suspended, $186.00; violation of child safety restraint requirements, $135.60. Michael R. Rossow, 18, Potsdam, N.Y., trespassing, $180.00 restitution, $200.00. Cheryl A. Ollila, 44, Big Lake, Minn., speeding, $211.20. David W. Anderson, 56, Edina, Minn., speedometer violation, $160.80.
Kirby W. Doiron, Madison, disorderly conduct, resisting or obstructing an officer, OWI, $1,744.10. Walter F. Dolinsky, Isanti, Minn., OWI, $304.00; county disorderly conduct, $263.00; speeding, $294.00; keep open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $263.00; operating left of center, $213.40; operate without valid license, $201.00. Christopher Dombrock, Osceola, criminal damage to property, $3,255.95; theft, body only. Elizabeth S. Dominguez, Lombard, Ill., possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, body only. Anthony W. Donahue, Maplewood, Minn., underage drinking, $232.00. Mary F. Donnelly, Rosemount, Minn., worthless check, $268.00. James B. Dortch, Farmington, Minn., worthless check, $306.78. Mary B. Dougherty, Glenwood City, fees, $220.00. Kathleen M. Doyle, St. Croix Falls, worthless check, $105.00. Janine M. Draack, Fridley, Minn., litter/deposit debris on state property, $161.50. Darnell J. Drummond, Hastings, Minn., criminal trespass to dwelling, body only. Eric N. Dubois, Milltown, worthless check, $171.80. Desmond W. Ducsay, Vanderbilt, Mich., OWI, $601.00. Christen J. Dudeck, St. Croix Falls, OWI, $434.00. Kile C. Duffy, Chisago City, Minn., worthless check, $298.88. Donald R. Duke, Osceola, resisting or obstructing an officer, body only. Lee A. Dunbar, Eau Claire, driving too fast for conditions, $218.40; operate without valid license, $206.00. Paul D. Dunham, Chaska, Minn., operate ATV without registration, $101.00. Van T. Duong, St. Paul, Minn., fish without license, $175.80. Justin A. Dupont, Blaine, Minn., resisting or obstructing an officer, body only. Denise M. Dupont-Almen, Fairbault, Minn., worthless check, $330.27. Kathrine M. Durand, Blaine, Minn., underage drinking, $269.00. Marvin L. Durham, Eau Claire, fish without license, $208.20. Ryan M. Dwyer, Hudson, fail/report to county jail, body only. Timothy K. Dziedzic, Minneapolis, Minn., worthless check, $277.83. Jolene E. Eagleman, Cumberland, operating while revoked, body only. Debra L. Eagles, Robbinsdale, Minn., worthless check, body only. Daniel E. Eastman, Robbinsdale, Minn., worthless check, body only. Shane C. Eckard, Lindstrom, Minn., worthless check, $335.78. James A. Eckert, Pine City, Minn., OWI, $678.00; operating after suspension, $134.00. Christopher S. Edberg, Maplewood, Minn., speeding, $176.20. Chelsey G. Edholm, St. Croix Falls, issuance of a worthless check, $262.50; theft by issue of worthless check, $225.12; worthless check, $270.44; worthless check, $281.23; worthless check, $433.82; county/municipality worthless checks, $227.70. Edward W. Edmunds, Lacresent, Minn., operating while suspended, $171.00.
Robin L. Edwards, Grantsburg, issuance of a worthless check, $294.85; county issuance of worthless checks, $651.88. Dawn M. Egan, Stacy, Minn., issuance of a worthless check, body only. Jonathan P. Egan, St. Paul, Minn., underage drinking, $263.00. Joey L. Egge, Anoka, Minn., operating after suspension, OWI, possess open intoxicants in motor vehicle, operate while suspended, fail stop at stop sign, $1713.70. Christopher J. Eggers, Stillwater, Minn., credit card – fraudulent use, $1,132.25. Amanda R. Eggert, Clear Lake, operate without carrying license, $184.40 dog at large, $184.40. Angela Eichinger, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding, $176.20; worthless check, $343.74. Brian E. Eide, St. Paul, Minn., credit card – fraudulent use, $97.40; 2 counts bailjumping. Jeremy W. Ekstrand, Osceola, disorderly conduct, body only. Beth A. Elledge, Maplewood, Minn., operate without valid license, $206.00; speeding; retail theft, body only. Shannon M. Elletson, St. Croix Falls, worthless check, $360.49. Mark D. Ellingson, New Richmond, OWI, $167.50. David J. Elliott, Balsam Lake, fail to have dog vaccinated against rabies, imp. outside dog shelter, untagged dog, $653.00. Jay W. Ellis, Cambridge, Minn., speeding, $250.60. Michael J. Ellis, Brooklyn Center, Minn., OWI, body only. Crystal Engelby, Danbury, worthless check, $249.05. Denise D. Engelhart, Brooklyn Center, Minn., operate while suspended, $291.00. Daniel Englund, Luck, issuance of a worthless check, body only. John Engquist, North Branch, Minn., worthless check, $339.50. Steven D. Epsteen, Glencoe, Minn., disorderly conduct, body only. Eric M. Erdman, Frederic, OWI, $535.60. Christopher J. Erickson, Dent, Minn., fraud in obtaining a license, $353.00. Chistopher M. Erickson, Star Prairie, worthless check, $289.78. Jon N. Erickson, Centuria, operate without valid license, OWI, operate while suspended, $1,485.00; operating after revocation, body only. Sean D. Erickson, Forest Lake, Minn., theft, $231.04. Thomas G. Erickson, St. Paul, Minn., OWI, $481.00. Jack L. Espelien, Webster, issuance of a worthless check, $180.00. Jay Estridge, Luck, keep open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $195.00; operate after suspension, keep open intoxicants in motor vehicle, operate after suspension, $134.00. Andrea L. Evenson, Amery, worthless check, $253.00. Randy L. Everson, Hammond, worthless check, $344.25; worthless check, $438.38. Keesha J. Ewing, Turtle Lake, issuance of a worthless check, body only; issuance of a worthless check, $174.63; worthless check, $490.71; possession of drug paraphernalia, body only; theft of issue of worthless check, $214.77. Brian J. Faanes, Lindstrom, Minn., worthless checks, $460.65; DOC, $223.00. Carla K. Fairbanks, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $180.80.
Burnett Co. sheriff’s report Accidents Sept. 25: Regina L. Polaski, 43, Webster, was on CTH H in Webb Lake Township when she lost control negotiating a curve. No injuries were reported. One citation was issued for inattentive driving. Sept. 27: Dennis W. Hornseth, 57, Zumbo Falls,
Minn., was southbound on Hwy. 35 in Siren Township when he reportedly hit a deer. There were no reports of injuries. Other incidents Sept. 21: Gail A. Blum, Siren, reported a tire that was possibly slashed. The incident is under investigation.
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(Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs. James T. Dalton and Unknown Spouse of James T. Dalton, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 09 CV 200 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 14th day of July, 2009, in the amount of $27,203.32, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME:October 22, 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: Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. DESCRIPTION: Lot 6 Plat of Whispering Winds, located in part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 24, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, Town of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin PROPERTY ADDRESS: XXX 130th Avenue, Balsam Lake, WI . Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.
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vs. DANIEL P. SCHAEFER, et al Defendants Case Number: 09 CV 356 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 24, 2009, in the amount of $370,843.45, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 28, 2009, at 10 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1101, filed in Volume 5, Page 91, as Document No. 435572, located in Government Lot 2, Section 17, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin. PARCEL 2: An easement for ingress and egress for the benefit of Parcel 1 as shown on the subject Certified Survey Map. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2167 Maier Court, Luck, WI 54853. TAX KEY NO.: 026-00636-0000. Dated this 4th day of September, 2009. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 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. (168952)
(Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, Plaintiff, vs. STEPHEN C. EKLUND and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Stephen C. Eklund; and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants; and GOULET COMPANIES, LLC; and MARCUS DAMIEN, Defendants. Case No. 09-CV-229 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 7, 2009, in the amount of $198,736.30, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 19, 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: Lot nine (9) AND OUTLOT TWO (2) of Spring Brook Meadows, SAID PLAT BEING LOCATED IN Section 23, T33N, R19W, and in Section 26, T33N, R19W. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2515 Britani Lane, Town of Osceola. TAX KEY NO.: 042-01285-000. 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.
(Sept. 30) SMALL CLAIMS AMENDED SUMMONS STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION TO: RYAN SKOW 1524 150TH ST. BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810-7209 Defendant(s) Case No. 09SC770 File No. 728381 You are being sued by CACH, LLC in the small claims court for Polk County, Wis., 1005 W. Main St., Ste. 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. A hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2009. If you do not appear, a judgment may be given to the person suing you. (A copy of the claim has been mailed to you at the address above.) Dated: September 11, 2009. /s/ Ryan M. Peterson RAUSCH, STURM, ISRAEL, ENERSON & HORNIK, LLC ATTORNEYS IN THE PRACTICE OF DEBT COLLECTION 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd., Ste. 300 Brookfield, WI 53005 Toll-Free: 888-302-4011
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(Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs. DAVID A. ANDERSON AND LORAE C. ANDERSON, Defendants. Case No. 09 CV 129 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on May 15, 2009, in the amount of $323,798.26, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wis., on: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m., TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map, recorded in Volume 20, page 224, as Document Number 690708, being located in part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 22, Township 32 North, Range 19 West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wis. PIN: 022-00729-0100. STREET ADDRESS: 2776 10th Avenue, Osceola, WI 54020. Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 28th day of September, 2009. /s/ Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787
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The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view site and will reconvene at 10:30 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At that time each applicant will inform the Board of their request. The Board may go into closed session under Wisconsin State Statutes, s.19.85(1)(a)+(g), deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 10:30 A.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) ALLEN L. BRINGEWATT requests a variance from Article 11C, Table 1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to keep a fire pit patio 38’ from the ordinary highwater mark. Property affected is: 516 Round Lake Ln., Pt. of SE 1/4 SW 1/4, Sec. 1/T32N/R18W, Town of Alden, Church Pine Lake (class 1). 496754 6-7L 48a,d WNAXLP
FREDERIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
IMMEDIATE VACANCY
ON THE FREDERIC BOARD OF EDUCATION
Due to the resignation of a board member, the Frederic Board of Education is seeking community members to make application to serve on the Board through April 26, 2010. The legal requirements for a board member are: (a) A citizen of the United States. (b) 18 years of age or older. (c) A resident of the Frederic School District. Additional qualifications and qualities include being advocates for children: School board and school board members must be uniquely qualified to be advocates for students. A member of a school board is entrusted with one of the most important responsibilities that can be assigned to any citizen - that of helping to direct children’s education. Interested persons are asked to contact the District Office. If you have questions, please contact Superintendent Jerry Tischer, 327-5630 or any current board member: Scott Nelson, Becky Amundson, Shari Matz or Troy Engen. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of candidacy to the Frederic School District office by Monday, October 12, 2009. The selection of the new board member will be made following interviews with the current board. 496676 5-6L
The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold public hearings on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. in the Government Center (1st Floor, County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Committee will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., immediately recess to view sites and will reconvene at 11:30 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: ROGER ERDMAN requests a Special Exception from Article 8D7 of the Polk County Shoreline Protection Zoning Ordinance to expand an existing Campground/Travel Trailer Park. Property affected is: Pt of SW1/4, NW1/4, Sec 15/T33N/R16W, Town of Lincoln. CHRISTIAN & JACKI DONOVAN request a Special Exception to Article 8D1 (a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House. Property affected is: 3314 68th St., Lot 5, CSM #2629, Vol. 12/Pg. 116, Pt. of SE1/4, SW1/4, Sec. 13/T37N/R16W, Town of Clam Falls, Clam Falls flowage (class 2). 496679 5-6L 47a,d WNAXLP
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SOCIAL WORKER BURNETT COUNTY HEALTH / HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT Full Time
Burnett County is currently accepting applications for the position of Social Worker in the Health / Human Services Department located in Siren, Wisconsin. This position determines client needs, performs assessments, collects and records information, conducts studies and carries out programs with primarily a children and families caseload. Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Master preferred) in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or Counseling and be currently licensed as a Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin or Minnesota or be qualified to obtain a Wisconsin Social Work License. Must also have a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and access to a vehicle for daily use on the job. Starting Salary is $42,458 plus excellent fringe benefits. For further information and application material contact the Burnett County Administration/Human Resources Office, Burnett County Government Center – Room #190, 7410 County Road K, #116, Siren, WI 54872 (http://www.burnettcounty.com or mthalacker@burnettcounty.org Phone: 715/349-2181, Fax: 715/349-2180). Applications accepted until 4:30 P.M., Friday, October 2, 2009. 496609 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 5-6L 47a,b,c
Notices (Sept. 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association N.D. Plaintiff, vs. Mark L. Hansen and Unknown Spouse, Defendants. Case Classification: 304040 SUMMONS (For Publication) Case No. 09 CV 318 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to Defendant Unknown Spouse of Mark L. Hansen: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. This is a real estate foreclosure action. Therefore, within 40 days after September 16, 2009, (60 days as to the United State of America), you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Clerk of Court, Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to Ralph Moore, Plaintiff’s attorney whose address is 332 Minnesota Street, Suite W1650, St. Paul, MN 55101. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days (60 days as to the United States of America), 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. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage recorded with the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, on April 6, 2004, in Vol. 950 of Records, Page 781 as Document No. 677665. Date: September 11, 2009. STEIN & MOORE, P.A. By: /s/Ralph L. Moore I.D. #1046351 Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St. Suite W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-224-9683
(Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs. James T. Dalton and Unknown Spouse of James T. Dalton, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 09 CV 199 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 27th day of June, 2009, in the amount of $26,924.63, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: October 15, 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: Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. DESCRIPTION: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 4681, Volume 21, Page 8, Document No. 691120 being part of Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 3036, Volume 14, Page 58, Document No. 597197, being located in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: Lot 3 CSM 4681, Georgetown, Wis. Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian #1047165 Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.
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(Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs. SAREE L. REINDAHL, et al. Defendants. Case Number: 09 CV 56 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 28, 2009, in the amount of $79,378.79, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 4, 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 Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Part of Government Lot 3, Section 31 Township 34 North, Range 15 West described as follows: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Section 31 Township 34 North, Range 15 West, 641.25 feet South of Northwest corner of said Section 31 Township 34 North, Range 15 West, thence South 69 feet, thence East 175 feet, thence North 69 feet, thence West 175 feet to the place of the place of beginning. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1286 60th Street, Amery, WI 54001. TAX KEY NO.: 008-00818-0000. Dated this 11th day of September, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 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 with be used for that purpose. (169616)
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(Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs. LISA K. WOODS, et al. Defendants. Case Number: 09 CV 185 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 22, 2009, in the amount of $150,000.47, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 4, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Front entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 5244, filed in Volume 23, Page 151, as Document No. 720911, located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 37 North, Range 17 West, in the Town of West Sweden, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3252 140th St., Frederic, WI 54837. TAX KEY NO.: 048-00542-0000. Dated this 11th day of September, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 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 with be used for that purpose. (169644)
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(Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 2 ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff, Vs. NANCY C. LEMAY RONALD L. SCHORN VILLAGE OF MILLTOWN JOHN DOE #1 JOHN DOE #2 Defendants Case No.: 09CV392 Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled action on July 28, 2009, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction in the foyer of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on the 29th day of October, 2009, at 10 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the Judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Lot 7, Block 2, Dairyland Addition to the Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 308 Dairyland Avenue, Milltown, Wisconsin. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check within ten days after confirmation of sale. Dated this 28th day of August, 2009. /s/ Timothy Moore Polk County Sheriff Donald R. Marjala, Lawyer WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 (715) 839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtained will be used for that purpose.
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(Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK CONSUMER FINANCE, AS SERVICER FOR U.S. BANK NA, ND Plaintiff, vs. ALYCE M. BADER-ONSTED, et al. Defendants. Case Number: 09 CV 131 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 9, 2009, in the amount of $91,558.21, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 12, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: The South 230 feet of the West 300 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2378 170th Street, Luck, WI 54853. TAX KEY NO.: 040-00131-0000 and 040-00130-0100. Dated this 21st day of September, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 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. (170581) 496607 WNAXLP
TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin • www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING October 14, 2009 The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. At that time the applicant will inform the Commission of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 6 P.M. WHEN THE COMMISSION CONVENES AT THE TOWN HALL.) Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall. Alliance Church of the Valley requests a special exception to operate a church in the Transitional District. The property address is 1259 State Road 35, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. The property is located in the NE 1/4 of Section 31, parcel number 044-00829-0000. Jim Alt, Zoning Administrator 497142 6-7L WNAXLP
GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT COACHING POSITION 2009 - 2010 WINTER ATHLETIC SEASON Seeking applicants for the positions of:
Head Girls Basketball Coach Assistant Girls Basketball Coach Please submit: Letter of Inquiry Resume Letters of recommendation (2+) In addition a background check will be required. Send to the Attention of: Stan Marczak Mike Amundson High School Principal Athletic Director Grantsburg High School 480 East James Avenue Grantsburg, WI 54840 Application deadline is November 1, 2009. 496684 5-6L
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(Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs. Gerald W. Marko and Nancy M. Marko, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 09 CV 341 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 10th day of July, 2009, in the amount of $87,012.25, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: October 22, 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: Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 1005 West Main St., Ste. 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. DESCRIPTION: Lot four (4) of Certified Survey Map No. 4986 recorded in volume 22 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 93 as Document No. 703797, being a resurvey of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 4376 recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 157, being located in Government Lot 3, Section 20, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin, together with an easement for ingress and egress purposes described as follows: an undivided 2/6th interest in outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 4377 recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 158 as Document No. 675730; and the 66-foot-wide “Private Road” shown as 164th Street on Certified Survey Map No. 4376, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 157 as Document No. 675729 and on Certified Survey Map No. 4377, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 158 as Document No. 675730. PROPERTY ADDRESS: Lot 4, 164th St., Centuria, WI 54824. Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. 495453 WNAXLP
Commissioners Meeting Georgetown Hall Sat., Oct. 10, 2009 9 a.m. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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(Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL J. CURTIS and REBECCA L. CURTIS and JEFFREY M. CURTIS and SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF MINNESOTA and DISCOVER BANK and BULL DOZIN, INC. and U.S. FOODSERVICE and RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC and STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BUREAU OF CHILD SUPPORT Defendants. Case No. 09 CV 387 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on August 11, 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: Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Part of the SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 28-37-17, lying East of the right of way of the Soo Line as now located and operated, beginning at a point which is 66 feet West of the Southwest corner of Lot 8, Park Addition to the Village of Frederic and on the South line of land sold to Ketil Stensurd, thence running West to East line of said right of way, thence South along said East side of said right of way to a point at the Northwest corner of piece of land theretofore sold to W.B. Elwell, thence East along the North line of land sold to W.B. Elwell to Northeast corner thereof, which point is 66 feet West of Southwest corner of Lot Q, Block 18, First Additon to Village of Frederic, thence North about 216 feet to beginning, Polk County, Wisconsin. PIN: 126-00491-0000. STREET ADDRESS: 409 Traffic Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check. Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 16th day of September, 2009. Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787
(Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-HE5 by: Saxon Mortgage Services, its attorneyin-fact, Plaintiff, vs. GERALD C. VOLGREN and DEBORAH A. VOLGREN, husband and wife, and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants, and ANCHORBANK, FSB, and BAYFIELD FINANCIAL LLC, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and STATE OF WISCONSIN, Defendants Case No. 09-CV-336 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 June 15, 2009, in the amount of $169,273.68, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 7, 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 St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The North 460 Feet of the West 800 Feet except the West 379 Feet thereof of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 27, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1440 200th Ave., Town of Milltown. TAX KEY NO.: 040-00860-0000. 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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Monthly Board Meeting October 8, 2009 CLOSED MEETING to be at 5:30 p.m. WI Statutes 19.85(1)(c) for the purpose of conducting application review for the Town Hwy. Crewman position. Will convene to open meeting. Regular Monthly Board Meeting at 7 p.m. Agenda: Call to order, minutes and reports, old business, updates. New Business: Employee handbook, crew health insurance renew. Citizen comment time, correspondence, discussion items/ announcements. Sign vouchers to authorize payment. Adjournment.
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(Sept. 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEON PETELER aka LEON H. PETELER Notice to Interested Persons and Time Limit for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 09 PR 59 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was May 29, 1930, and date of death was July 26, 2009. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: P.O. Box 284, Dresser, WI 54009. Please take notice that: 1. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 1034, before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, on October 13, 2009, at 9 a.m. or when scheduled thereafter. You need not appear unless you object. The application may be granted if no objection is made. 2. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before Dec. 21, 2009. 3. Publication of this notice shall constitute notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: 715-485-9238 Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar September 8, 2009 David P. Cusick Attorney at Law 44 South Fourth Street Barron, WI 54812 715-537-9272 (Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association N.D. Plaintiff, vs. Mark L. Hansen and Unknown Spouse, Defendants. Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 318 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 23rd day of June, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County, will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: October 29, 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: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 NW 1/4), Section Nine (9), Township Thirty-six (36) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of Laketown, Polk County, Wisconsin; thence South 38 deg. 10’ East for 450.7 feet to an iron pipe hereinafter known as the place of beginning; thence North 57 deg. 28’ East for 100 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 32 deg. 28’ East for 170 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 57 deg. 32’ West to an iron pipe; thence North 32 deg. 28’ West to the place of beginning. (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 2886 216th Avenue, Luck, WI) Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Stein & Moore, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St., Ste. W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-224-9683
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(Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, vs LYLE HETRICK, et al Defendants Case No. 09 CV 19 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 17, 2009, in the amount of $201,861.80, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 28, 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 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The North 20 rods of the South 40 rods of the West 16 rods of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, Town of Luck, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2660 140th Street, Luck, WI 54853. TAX KEY NO.: 036-00532-0000. Dated this 3rd day of September, 2009. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Ave. 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 pur495462 WNAXLP pose. (168686)
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(Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28) 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 SECOND AMENDED 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, November 10, 2009, at 10 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 SW 1/4), 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 SE 1/4 of SW 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 44 minutes East 367 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes East 32 feet which is the point of beginning; then 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. DOWNPAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check. Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 16th day of September, 2009. Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson / #1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 496639 WNAXLP
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(Sept. 30) SMALL CLAIMS AMENDED SUMMONS STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION TO: TERRY J. SEVERSON 2555 COUNTY RD. E CUMBERLAND, WI 54829-4300 Defendant(s) Case No. 09SC739 File No. 706921 You are being sued by CACH, LLC in the small claims court for Polk County, Wis., 1005 W. Main St., Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. A hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2009. If you do not appear, a judgment may be given to the person suing you. (A copy of the claim has been mailed to you at the address above.) Dated: September 11, 2009. /s/ Ryan M. Peterson RAUSCH, STURM, ISRAEL, ENERSON & HORNIK, LLC ATTORNEYS IN THE PRACTICE OF DEBT COLLECTION 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd., Ste. 300 Brookfield, WI 53005 Toll-Free: 888-302-4011
(Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs. KERRY L LYSDAHL, et al Defendants. Case Number: 09 CV 29 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 9, 2009, in the amount of $109,736.42, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 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, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 4134, recorded June 26, 2003, in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 164, as Document No. 660373, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2284 190th St., Centuria, WI 54824. TAX KEY NO.: 02-00279-0120. Dated this 20th day of August. 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 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. (166551)
(Sept. 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Alvin J. Schommer Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 09 PR 55 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was June 14, 1914, and date of death was June 12, 2009. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 105 E. Oak Street, Frederic, Wisconsin 54837. All interested persons have waived notice. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before December 15, 2009. Jenell Anderson Probate Registrar September 3, 2009 David L. Grindell Personal Representative/ Attorney GRINDELL LAW OFFICES, S.C. P.O. Box 585 Frederic, WI 54837 495652 WNAXLP 715-327-5561
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Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 at Daniels Town Hall
Monthly Board Meeting Monday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. Milltown Fire Hall
TOWN OF DANIELS Comprehensive Planning Commission Meeting Ellen M. Ellis, Clerk 497173 6L
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VILLAGE OF FREDERIC REGULAR BOARD MEETING PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 10, 2009 The regular meeting of the Village Board was held on August 10, 2009, at the Village Hall. President Phil Knuf called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Present: Brad Harlander, Kerry Brendel, Maria Ammend, John Boyer, William Johnson and Jamie Worthington. President Knuf announced that a closed Session will follow the Regular Meeting, per Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e), “Deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business.” Minutes: Brendel made the motion to approve the July 13 Regular Meeting and the July 27 Special Meeting minutes as presented. Seconded by Boyer and motion carried. Treasurer’s report: Motion by Johnson to approve the July Treasurer’s report, seconded by Harlander and motion carried. Appointment of Clerk/Deputy Treasurer position: Motion by Brendel to appoint Kristi Swanson Clerk/Deputy Treasurer, seconded by Johnson. All in favor. Appointment of Treasurer/Deputy Clerk position: Motion by Brendel to appoint David Wondra as Treasurer/Deputy Clerk, seconded by Johnson. All in favor. Planning Recommendation - TIFD #3 Amendment: Harlander, Johnson. All in favor. Planning Recommendation - Legion Property: Knuf reported Legion is willing to give lot & building to Village at no cost. Brendel made motion to request Plan Commission to come back to board with recommendation of proposed use if Village takes it over, seconded by Boyer and motion carried. Watercross - Request for use of Coon Lake Park - June 12, 2010: Tabled until September meeting. Cockerham Request for Mobile Home Park: Refer to Planning Commission for review of site plan appropriate requirements and recommendation to assess need. Brendel, Worthington. Committee and Department Head Reports: a. Public Works - Ken Hackett: Dave Anderson lots are hooked up to sewer/water, water tower surge protector blew, streetlights on United Way will be hooked up this week. b. Park Board - William Johnson IV: Board met last Friday, urban forestry grant still in progress, walk thru town to look at projects. Coon Lake management plan, storm water run off, biological inventory, shared grant program village portion is in-kind donation, community forest application in progress, implications of no wake, St. Croix Valley Municipal Assoc. next week, ambulance fundraiser, pie social, arts/crafts this Saturday. c. Library - Christine Byerly: Week 10 of summer reading program, in addition to the weekend activities is a Read-AThon at the depot between 9 a.m.-1 p.m. d. Law Enforcement - RJ Serverude: St. Croix Scuba and Snorkel in Hudson donated equipment & training to police department. Combined Summary 110 incidents. In regards to Fire, EMS, Police, it is very important that houses are numbered for response time. $4,000 grant for traffic equipment or squad, working on grant for large speed sign, need to educate people about no midblock U-turns, warned about scams of counterfeit checks being passed around. e. Village Administrator - David Wondra: Accepted a $1,200 donation from chamber for memorial garden, received Fire Assoc. Financial Statement, Finance Committee to begin work on budgets the week of Sept. 14. Shared revenue reduced by $8,500 this year. Feed Mill Project - removed 500-600 tons of contaminant, grant money will cover cost and will have clean deed. Senator Russ Feingold’s representation will be available at the Village Hall on Aug. 20 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.. Cemetery CDs will be accessed when come due for cash-flow purposes. Meet with Judge regarding budget next week. Letter from Polk County Info Center, revenue needed to keep the doors open letter asking for donation to help fund. New Business: North Land Ambulance Service taking care of Trade Lake area. Convene to Closed Session, per WI STAT 19.85(1)(e): Johnson, Brendel. All in favor. 7:46 p.m. Reconvene to Open Session: Brendel, Worthington. All in favor. Adjourn: Johnson, Boyer. 8:25 p.m. Recorded by Kristi Swanson
VILLAGE OF FREDERIC SPECIAL BOARD MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 The Special Meeting of the Village Board was held on September 3, 2009, at the Village Hall. President Phil Knuf called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Present: Maria Ammend, John Boyer, William Johnson IV and Phil Knuf. Brad Harlander, Kerry Brendel and Jamie Worthington recorded as absent. Picnic Beer License Sept. 12 - Grantsburg Hockey Assoc.: Ammend, Boyer. All in favor. Street Closure Request - Traffic Ave.: Ammend, Boyer. All in favor. Exempt Open Container Ordinance: Johnson, Ammend. All in favor. Adjourn: Johnson, Ammend. Meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m. 497033 6L Kristi Swanson, Clerk
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs. Steven G. Danielowski and Unknown Spouse of Steven G. Danielowski, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 09 CV 257 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 23rd day of June, 2009, in the amount of $117,748.94, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: October 15, 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: Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810. DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lot Two (2), Plat of Townline Lake Estates “A County Plat” located in Government Lot one (1), Government Lot two (2) and in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4), Section twenty-four (24), Township thirty-four (34) North, Range sixteen (16) West, Town of Apple River, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel 2: Lot eleven (11) and 1/5 interest in Outlot three (3) plat of Townline Lake Estates “A County Plat” located in Government Lot one (1), Government Lot two (2) and in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section twenty-four (24), Township thirty-four (34) North, Range sixteen (16) West, Town of Apple River, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel 3: Together with an easement for ingress and egress for the benefit of Parcels 1 and 2 and others described as Outlot one (1) and Outlot two (2) of the Plat of Townline Lake Estates (also shown as the future town road 145th Avenue). PROPERTY ADDRESS: N/A. Vacant Land. Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian #1047165 Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.
HSBC Bank of Nevada vs. Chris D. Baker, Grantsburg, $1,122.88. LTD Acquisitions LLC vs. James Heilman, Spooner, $5,068.39.
(Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, 25 West Main Street P.O. Box 7933 Madison, WI 53707, Plaintiff, vs. Troy E. Thiele 934 Mains Crossing Ave. Amery, WI 54001, Unknown Spouse of Troy E. Thiele, 934 Mains Crossing Ave. Amery, WI 54001, Defendant. SUMMONS Case No: 09 CV 664 Case Code: 30404 Judge: R.H. Rasmussen THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to each person named above as a DEFENDANT: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 20 days of receiving this summons (45 days if you are the State of Wisconsin or an insurance company, 60 days if you are the United States of America), 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, Clerk of Circuit Court Office, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to Nicholas J. Vivian, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, P.L.L.P., 1809 Northwestern Avenue, Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not provide a proper answer within 20 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated: August 27, 2009. Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, P.L.L.P. By: /s/Nicholas J. Vivian, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff State Bar I.D. No.: 1047165 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, Minnesota 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. 497019 WNAXLP
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The Town of Milltown will hold a Public Hearing on the Border Agreement Ordinance with the Village of Milltown on Monday, October 12, 2009, at 6 p.m. at the Milltown Fire Hall. 497186 Virgil Hansen, Town Clerk 6-7L 48-49a,d
Gary Kaefer vs. Brian Turnbull, Webster, $306.90. Capital One Bank vs. Andrew Mihaly, Webster, $3,237.03. Colorado Capital Investments LLC vs. Cheryl J. John-
son, $2,406.03. Arrow Financial Services vs. Tracy L. Smiley, Danbury, $3,192.15. Arrow Financial Services vs. Gary Johnson, Danbury, $3,106.33.
(Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, a Federally chartered savings bank corporation (successor by merger with S&C Bank), 25 West Main Street P.O. Box 7933 Madison, WI 53707 Plaintiff, vs. Kost Welding & Fabricating, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation, 301 East 1st Street Centuria, WI 54824; John L. Autrey 12202 County Road 25 Wawina, MN 55736; Dale R. Perreault 38184 Kost Trail North Branch, MN 55056; and XYZ Corporation; ABC Partnership; Joe Doe and Mary Rowe, whose true names are unknown to Plaintiff, Defendants. Notice of Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property in a Foreclosure by Action Case No. 08 CV 543 Case Code: 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at 10 a.m., on November 18, 2009, at the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, and pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Judgment of the Circuit Court of Polk County, Wisconsin, entered in the above captioned action on May 8, 2009, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wis., will sell the real property described in said Order and Judgment, to wit: Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 2940 recorded in Volume 13 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 194 as Document No. 592702 being part of Outlot Eight-Eight (88) of the Assessor’s Plat to the Village of Centuria and part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4), Section Twelve (12) Township Thirty-Four (34) North of Range Eighteen (18) West, in Polk County, Wis. Parcel ID No.: 111-00361-0100. Address: Not assigned. (Hereinafter the “Real Property”) together with all the estates and rights in and to said Real Property and all buildings, structures, improvements, easements, appurtenances, fixtures, and rents related to said Real Property, as one parcel, for cash, to the highest bidder, all in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 846 and the provisions of law relating to the sale of real estate in foreclosure. As set forth in said Order for Judgment and Judgment, the proceeds of the sale shall be applied first to pay Plaintiff’s usual and customary costs and expenses of said sale and second to pay, in whole or in part, the Court’s judgment against Kost Welding & Fabricating, Inc., John L. Autrey and Dale R. Perreault, jointly and severally, in the amount of $289,915.26 plus interest at the rate of $56.35 per diem from and after April 8, 2009 through the date of sale. The overage, if any, shall be paid to the Court to abide by the further order of the Court with respect thereto. Dated this 23 day of September, 2009. TIMOTHY G. MOORE Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. BRIGGS AND MORGAN, P.A. Joseph D. Roach Wis. License No. 1039463 2200 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 977-8400 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
(Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BARRON COUNTY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case Type: 30404 Case No.: 08-CV-553 Highland Bank a Minnesota banking corporation, 8140 26th Avenue South, Suite 160 Bloomington, MN 55425, Plaintiff, vs. Scott Nagel West 15430 Old Highway 194 Sheldon, WI 54786, Melanie Nagel West 15430 Old Highway 194 Sheldon, WI 54786, Cemstone Ready-Mix, Inc. 1190 County Road G New Richmond, WI 54017, United States of America 211 West Wisconsin Avenue Mail Stop 5303 Milwaukee, WI 53203, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Granite Mortgage & Construction Finance, Inc. 2711 Centerville Road Suite 400 Wilmington, DE 19808,
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Dorothy M. Nagel a/k/a Dorothy N. Nagel N8908 Birch Drive Gilman, WI 54433, Wisconsin Bureau of Child Support c/o Office of General Counsel 2135 Rimrock Road P.O. Box 8907 Mail Stop 6-173 Madison, WI 53708, American Title and Abstract Company of Eau Claire, Inc., 1903 Keith Street, Suite 1 Eau Claire, WI 54701, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ Corporation, Defendants. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on July 21, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: TIME/DATE: October 7, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the balance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court. PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center 1005 W. Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 5295 recorded in Volume 23 of Records, Page 202 as Doc. No. 724189, being located in part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4), Section 24, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin (“Property”). (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is: 1255 20th Avenue, Amery, Wis.) Dated this 19 day of August, 2009. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin This Instrument Was Drafted By: ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2951 TCS/13885 494467 WNAXLP
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WHEREAS, generally half of these unexpected deaths are considered preventable; and WHEREAS, Polk County suffered nine (9) child deaths to date in 2009; and WHEREAS, Child Death Review Teams can assist in reducing the number of children that die in Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Justice facilitates the Wisconsin Child Death Review Team and coordinates with nineteen (19) local Child Death Review (CDR) teams to collect and analyze data regarding child deaths; and WHEREAS, The Polk County Medical Examiner, Polk County Sheriff and Polk County Public Heath Director wish to establish a local Child Death Review Team; and WHEREAS, a one time, mini grant of $5,000 is available to offset the cost of establishing a Child Death Review Team. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors authorize the creation of a Child Death Review Team. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors support the application of a grant to finance the creation of said Child Death Review Team. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there be no tax levy dollars allocated to the creation and maintenance of the CDR Team. Funding amount: $5,000.00. Funding source: Grant. Effective date: Upon Passage. Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel. Date Submitted to County Board: September 15, 2009. County board action: Adopted. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Submitted by the Public Protection Committee: Jay Luke, Joan Peterson, Neil Johnson and Brian Masters. Res. 66-09 - Establishing The Polk County Child Death Review Team. Motion (Masters/Johnson) to approve. Sheriff Moore addressed the resolution. Motion to adopt Resolution 66-09 carried, by a unanimous voice vote.
POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
Chairman Beseler called the meeting of the Polk County Board of Supervisors to order at 6:00 p.m. County Clerk informed the chair the notice of the agenda was posted in three public buildings, published in the county's legal paper, the Tri-County and Indianhead Advertisers, and posted on the county's Web site the week of September 7, 2009, and the amended agenda was posted Sept. 15, 2009. Asst. Corporation Counsel verified that sufficient notice of the meeting was given. Roll call was taken by the Clerk, with 23 members present. Prayer was offered by Supvr. Kienholz. Chairman Beseler led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Beseler requested a suspension of the rules in order to accept the amended agenda which requires a 10-day notice. Motion (Jepsen/Brown) to suspend the rules. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Chairman Beseler ruled Resolution A, Wheel Tax Ordinance, out of order. Motion (Newville/Due-holm) to challenge the decision of the chair. Roll call vote was taken, 16 Yes, 7 No, decision of the chair stood. (Voting yes: Supvrs. Peterson, Johansen, Schmidt, Brown, Caspersen, Rediske, Edgell, Masters, Sample, Moriak, Stoneking, Jepsen, O'Connell, Bergstrom, Johnson and Voelker. Voting no: Supvrs. Dueholm, Kienholz, Arcand, Larsen, Luke, Newville and Beseler.) Motion (Masters/Jepsen) to approve the agenda. Motion (Masters/Sample) to amend the agenda and move the Finance Director's Report to take place after Public Comments and before the Presentation and working Budget session. Motion to amend carried by unanimous voice vote. Motion (Jepsen/Edgell) to amend the amended agenda by moving the Lime Quarry update to take place before Public Comments. Motion to amend the amended agenda carried by voice vote. Motion to approve the amended agenda carried by voice vote. Motion (Schmidt/Larsen) to accept the minutes from the August 18, 2009, board meeting. Motion to approve minutes, carried by unanimous voice vote. Assistant Corporation Counsel Malia Malone addressed the board with an update on the Lime Quarry. She announced a special meeting is scheduled to take place on Sept. 16, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. in the County Boardroom to discuss reopening of the quarry and setting the price of lime. Ms. Malone informed the Board that written permission was received from the Department of Agriculture authorizing reopening of the Lime Quarry. 30 minutes of Public Comments were given. At the end of the 30-minute period, Chairman Beseler asked for a motion to suspend the rules to allow extra time for public comments. Motion (Schmidt/Rediske) to suspend the rules and add 15 minutes time for public comments. Motion to suspend the rules carried by a unanimous voice vote. Finance Director's Report was given by Tonya Weinert. Chair called for a 5-minute break. Presentation and Working Session for the development of the 2010 Budget was led by Supvr. Bergstrom, Chairman of the Finance Committee. Sheriff Moore, representing law enforcement, and Steve Warndahl, representing the highway, were given an opportunity to explain the effect of cutting CIP from their budgets. Discussion followed. Chair called for a 5-minute break. More discussion regarding the options which came out of the Finance committee as presented by Supvr. Bergstrom. Motion (Brown/Schmidt) that the Polk County Board of Supervisors directs the Finance Committee to prepare a 2010 budget with no new taxes, fees, borrowing or bonding. The 3% 2010 levy cap is excluded. Chairman Beseler noted a need to suspend Policy 881. Motion failed by a roll call vote, 7 Yes, 16 No. (Voting yes: Supvrs. Peterson, Johansen, Schmidt, Brown, Edgell, Johnson and Veolker. Voting no: Supvrs. Dueholm, Kienholz, Caspersen, Rediske, Masters, Sample, Moriak, Arcand, Larsen, Luke, Stoneking, Jepsen, O'Connell, Bergstrom, Newville and Beseler.) An informal straw poll of the County Board was taken regarding interest in any form of borrowing which would require a 2/3 majority. A show of hands was 12 in favor and 11 opposed. Chairman Beseler requested temporarily suspending the budget discussion and take up action on Resolution D (to Allow Annexation of Polk County Highway Department Parcel).
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ESTABLISHING TRANSPORTATION FUEL REDUCTION GOALS WHEREAS, the Polk County Board of Supervisors on June 17, 2008, approved Resolution 46-08 - "Support of Governor Doyle's '25X25' Goals for Energy Independence" - declaring Polk County a partner with the State of Wisconsin in pursuit of the goal of reducing the use of electricity, natural gas and transportation fuels 25% by 2025 through conservation, energy efficiency, or the use of renewable energy sources; and WHEREAS, the Renewable Energy Committee has indicated its willingness to assist in achieving this goal by collecting, monitoring and reporting the County's energy consumption data; and WHEREAS, it is in the county's economic self-interest to reduce energy consumption whenever and wherever possible so long as such reductions do not adversely impact the delivery of critical services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors hereby accepts the Renewable Energy Committee's offer to initiate the collection, monitoring, and reporting of data related to the use of transportation fuels - including gasoline and diesel fuel - across all county departments and enterprises. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such approval is conditioned on the premise that no additional county monies are hereby encumbered or committed for this undertaking; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors hereby establishes the goal of a 2% annual reduction by volume in the aggregated use of nonrenewable transportation fuels across all county departments and enterprises starting January 2010. Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A. Date Finance Committee Advised: N/A. Date of County Board Consideration: September 15, 2009. Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel. County board action: Adopted by voice vote. Submitted on behalf of the Ad Hoc Renewable Energy Committee: Jeff Peterson, Arthur Gamache, Michael K. Voltz, Marlin Baillargeon, Kathryn Kienholz, Kim A. O’Connell, Thomas G. Engel, Jay Luke and Gregg Westigard. Res. 67-09 - Establishing Transportation Fuel Reduction Goals. Motion (Stoneking/Rediske) to approve. Jeff Peterson, Chairman of the Renewable Energy Committee, addressed the resolution. Motion to adopt Resolution 6709 carried by voice vote.
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RESOLUTION 65-09
TO ALLOW ANNEXATION OF POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PARCEL WHEREAS, the Village of Luck has sought the agreement of Polk County to annex a parcel of Polk County Highway Department land, having the legal description of: All of the southerly forty-nine (49) feet of Government Lot One (1), Section twenty-nine (29), Township thirty-six (36) North, Range seventeen (17) West. Town of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, the Village of Luck has sought the annexation of the Polk County Highway Department land for purposes of its annexation plan and for the purpose of acquiring real estate located in the Town of Luck; and WHEREAS, the Polk County Highway Committee has reviewed the offer of the Village of Luck and determined that the annexation does not interfere with the rights and obligations of the Polk County Highway Department to maintain and repair County Trunk Highway N; and WHEREAS, the Polk County Property, Forestry and Recreation Committee has recommended that the Polk County Board of Supervisors approve the request of the Village of Luck to have said parcel annexed into the village limits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors does allow the Village of Luck to annex the Polk County Highway Department Parcel as described above in this particular resolution. Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A. Date Finance Committee Advised: N/A. Finance Committee Recommendation: N/A. Effective date: Upon Passage. Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel. Date Submitted to County Board: September 15, 2009. County board action: Failed - roll call vote. Submitted by the Polk County Property, Forestry and Recreation Committee: Michael Larsen. Res. 65-09 - To Allow Annexation Of Polk County Highway Department Parcel. Motion (Voelker/Johansen) to approve. Discussion followed. Motion (Voelker/ Bergstrom) to call the previous question. Roll call vote was taken, 21 Yes, 2 No. (Voting no: Supvrs. Dueholm and Beseler.) Motion (Rediske/Sample) to refer the resolution back to the Village of Luck. Motion withdrawn. Motion to adopt Resolution 65-09 failed by roll call vote 6 Yes, 17 No. Voting yes: Supvrs. Dueholm, Peterson, Rediske, Arcand, Jepsen and Newville. Voting no: Supvrs. Johanson, Schmidt, Brown, Kienholz, Caspersen, Edgell, Masters, Sample, Moriak, Larsen, Luke, Stoneking, O'Connell, Bergstrom, Johnson, Voelker and Beseler.) Chair called 5-minute break.
RESOLUTION 66-09
ESTABLISHING THE POLK COUNTY CHILD DEATH REVIEW TEAM WHEREAS, each year 400 children die in Wisconsin from reasons other than terminal illness; and
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RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE POLK COUNTY JAPANESE KNOTWEED CONTROL GRANT, COUNTY OF POLK WHEREAS, the health of our lakes, rivers and streams are vital to the health of our public, sustaining us with clean drinking water; and WHEREAS, our quality of life depends on our natural resources that we use and enjoy; and WHEREAS, our natural resources provide us with natural beauty and resources to economically sustain ourselves; and WHEREAS, public use and enjoyment of our water bodies is best served by protection of our local ecosystems; and WHEREAS, Japanese Knotweed is a recognized invasive plant species; and WHEREAS, Polk County is plagued with the presence of Japanese Knotweed and must manage current infestations and prevent any future infestations; and WHEREAS, we recognize the need to provide information or education about Japanese Knotweed; and WHEREAS, the Polk County Land and Water Resources Department is qualified to carry out the responsibilities of a Japanese Knotweed control project on behalf of Polk County; and WHEREAS, Polk County understands the importance of a continuing monitoring and prevention program for the water bodies and citizens of Polk County and intends to proceed on that course. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Polk County Board of Supervisors requests grant funding and assistance available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources under the "Aquatic Invasive species Control Grant Program" and hereby authorizes the Director of the Polk County Land and Water Resources Department to act on behalf of Polk County to: • Submit an application to the State of Wisconsin for financial aid for rapid response and control of Japanese Knotweed; • sign documents; • take necessary action to undertake, direct and complete an approved AIS Control Grant for Japanese Knotweed; and • submit reimbursement claims along with necessary supporting documentation within six months of the project completion date. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors will meet the obligations of the Japanese Knotweed control grant project including timely publication of the results and meet the financial obligations under the Japanese Knotweed Control grant including our commitment of 25% of the project costs. Funding amount: $6,627.87. Funding source: N/A. Finance Advised: N/A. Effective date: Upon Passage. Finance Recommendation: N/A. Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel. County board action: Adopted this 15th day of September, 2009, by a voice vote. Submitted upon the recommendation of the Land Conservation Committee made on September 9, 2009: Kathryn Kienholz.
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Administrator for Golden Age Manor, addressed the resolution. Motion to adopt Resolution 69-09 carried by voice vote. Board returned to take up discussion on 2010 Budget Presentation. Chairman Beseler asked to suspend the rules requiring the board to adjourn at 11:00 p.m. Motion (Sample/Jepsen) to suspend the rules. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion (Peterson) to give direction for Option #1, with no borrowing, ruled out of order by the Chair. Motion (Rediske) allowing (for the most part) option #1, as a means of offering some direction to the finance committee. Chair ruled motion out of order. Motion to amend (Johansen/Jepsen) to have Personnel approach the unions and reopen negotiations and look into mandatory or voluntary furloughs. Chair ruled out of order. Motion (Rediske/Schmidt) to refer back to personnel for possible cutting of programs and services. Motion carried by roll call vote 15 Yes, 8 No. (Voting yes: Supvrs. Peterson, Schmidt, Brown, Kienholz, Caspersen, Rediske, Edgell, Masters, Moriak, Luke, Jepsen, O'Connell, Bergstrom, Johnson and Newville. Voting no: Supvrs. Dueholm, Johansen, Sample, Arcand, Larsen, Stoneking, Voelker and Beseler.) Chairman Beseler requested indefinite postponement of the Standing Committee and Board Reports as well as the Supervisor and Chairman's reports from the agenda. Motion (Larsen/Peterson) to indefinitely postpone with the reports. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Asst. Corporation Counsel Malia Malone briefly updated the County Board regarding the pending litigation of the 2008 agreement to sell Golden Age Manor. Motion (Newville/Peterson) to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 11:55 p.m.
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I, Carole T. Wondra, County Clerk for Polk County, do hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the County Board Proceedings of the Polk County Board of Supervisors' Session held on September 15, 2009. Carole T. Wondra Polk County Clerk 497041 6L
(Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EVERBANK Plaintiff, vs. JAMES P. POWERS and JANE DOE unknown spouse of James P. Powers and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE unknown tenants Defendants. Case No. 09-CV-97 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 April 17, 2009, in the amount of $168,189.28, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 20, 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: The East 511.5 Feet of the SE 1/4 NW 1/4, Sec. 9 - Township 33 North, Range 15 West lying South of the vacated railroad right of way now known as Cat Tail Trail. ALSO LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: Lot 1, CSM #4983, Volume 22, Page 90, SE 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 9 Township 35 North Range 15 West. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1055 35th Street, Town of Clayton. TAX KEY NO.: 016-0020-0200. 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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(Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs. James T. Dalton and Unknown Spouse of James T. Dalton, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 09 CV 202 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 27th day of June, 2009, in the amount of $78,112.63, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: October 15, 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: Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. DESCRIPTION: That part of Block 1 of Basil’s First Addition to the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Block 1, running thence East on the North line of said Block 1, 75 feet; running thence South parallel to the West line of said Block 1, 116 feet; running thence West parallel to the North line of said Block 1, 75 feet; running thence North on the West line of said Block 1 to the point of beginning. Said Block being a part of Government Lot 1, Section 10, Township 34 North, Range 17 West. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 100 Basil Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff’s Office ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian #1047165 Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.
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(Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, vs. ROGER GORDON, et al. Defendants. Case Number: 08 CV 874 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 6, 2009, in the amount of $173,502.66, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 14, 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, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The North 180 feet of the East 325 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; and that part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North along the East boundary line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 220 feet, or less, to the Southeast corner of that parcel described in Volume 353 of Records, Page 325, as Document No. 353191; thence West parallel to the South boundary line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, 325 feet; thence South parallel to said East boundary line 220 feet, more or less to the South boundary line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence East on said South boundary line 325 feet to the point of beginning; all located in Section 23, Town 32 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Black Brook, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 223 75th St., Clear Lake, WI 54005 TAX KEY NO.: 010-00590-0000 Dated this 24th day of August, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 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. (167109)
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(Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HSBC BANK USA, AS NOMINEE OF MERS, Plaintiff, vs. BRUCE A. COCKRELL, SARAH V. COCKRELL, Defendants. CITIFINANCIAL, INC., Added Defendant Case No. 09 CV 54 FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure in the amount of $219,292.31, entered by the court on April 21, 2009, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real estate. Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1658, recorded in Volume 8 of Certified Survey Maps on page 6 as Document No. 514007, located in the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 21, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin. Tax Key No. 032-597-0000 Street Address: 846 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery, WI 54001 Place of Sale: Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI Date & Time of Sale: October 22, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Terms of Sale: 1. Property is sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances, including but not limited to unpaid and accrued real estate taxes, special assessments, and other governmental charges, plus interest and penalties, if any. 2. A bid deposit of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount shall be due in the form of cash, cashier’s check, or certified funds at the time of sale. 3. Successful bidder to pay the entire unpaid balance of bid within ten (10) days following confirmation of the sale by the court plus buyer to pay for buyer’s title insurance, document recording fees and Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. 4. Failure to make timely payment following confirmation of sale will result in forfeiture of bid deposit. Timothy G. Moore, Polk County Sheriff Law Offices of James E. Huismann, S.C. N14 W23777 Stone Ridge Dr. Suite 120 Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 (262) 523-6400
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RESTORE ONE FULL-TIME REGISTERED NURSE WITH TWO HALF-TIME REGISTERED NURSES WHEREAS, prior to May 4, 2007, Golden Age Manor (GAM) had 4 (four) Registered Nurses (RN) doing nursing administrative duties such as Care Plans, Infection Control, etc; and WHEREAS, after May 4, 2009, the workload was shifted to 3 (three) RNs with the reorganization of duties; and WHEREAS, the 3 (three) RNs have struggled to get the workload done and there have been additional duties with future duties to be added such as the monitoring of H1N1 swine flu pandemic; and WHEREAS, these 2 (two) RNs would oversee Restorative Nursing to increase revenue from the Medicaid and Medicare which would generate, with the Supplemental Payment Plan, about $60,000 which would make this cost budget neutral; and WHEREAS, the increased staffing for Infection Control, Care Planning, Pain Assessments, Resident Safety, Inventory Control and Admissions would improve our quality of care for the residents; and WHREAS, improvements in these areas of nursing would improve the ability to comply with the state and federal regulations for nursing home. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that GAM restore, effective October 1, 2009, the 1 (one) full-time RN with 2 (two) part-time RNs to help with the administrative workload in the nursing department. Funding amount: $60,000.00. Funding source: Supplemental Payment Plan, Medicaid and Medicare Part A & B. Approved as to form: Malia T. Malone, for Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel. Date Submitted to County Board: September 15, 2009. County board action: Adopted by voice vote. Submitted by: Robert Dueholm, Gerald W. Newville, Robert A. Blake and D.C. Ollman. Res. 69-09 - To Restore One Full-Time Registered Nurse With Two Half-Time Registered Nurses. Motion (Dueholm/Newville) to approve. Gary Taxdahl,
TOWN OF SIREN SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING TOWN OF SIREN BOARD MEETING
The Siren Sanitary District meeting will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall. Immediately following the Sanitary District Meeting the Town of Siren will hold a Board meeting at approximately 7 p.m. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary Hunter, Clerk. Mary Hunter, Clerk 496281 5-6L 715-349-5119 (Sept. 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In re the marriage of: Christopher Michael Larson 2372 River Road St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Petitioner, and Rose Marie Bly 2372 River Road St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Respondent Case No. Divorce: #40101 SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are hereby notified that the petitioner named above has filed a petition against you, which is attached, stating the nature and legal basis of the legal action. Within 20 days of receiving this summons, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Petition. The Court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow he requirement of the statute. The answer must be sent or delivered to: Clerk of Circuit Court Polk County 1005 West Main Street Suite 300 P.O. Box 549 Balsam Lake, WI 54010 and to: Attorney Adam C. Benson, the Petitioner’s attorney, whose mailing address is: Benson Law Office LLC P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not provide a proper answer within 20 days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money and other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition. 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 of seizure of property. You are further hereby notified of the availability of information
set forth in §767.081 Wis. Stats., from the Family Court Commissioner which provides as follows: §767.081 Wis. Stats., Information from the Family Court Commissioner (1) Upon the filing of an action affecting the family, the Family Court Commissioner shall inform the parties of any services, including referral services, offered by the Family Court Commissioner and by the director of family court counseling services under §767.11. (2) Upon request of a party to an action affecting family, including a revision of judgment or order under §767.32 pr §767.325: (a) The Family Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judgment or order in the action. 2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action. 3. Community resources and family court counseling services averrable to assist the parties. 4. The procedure for setting, modifying and enforcing child support awards or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or orders. (b) The Family Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action. Dated this 8th day of September, 2009. Adam C. Benson State Bar Number 01328955 Attorney for Petitioner 24161 Highway 35 North P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 Phone: 715-349-5215 Facsimile: 715-349-7511
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Dorothy and Toto come to Luck LUCK — Seventy-six students from the Luck area took part in performances of “The Wizard of Oz” this past weekend. The production was directed by Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, which brought two professional actors to work with the cast through the week. Auditions were held Monday, Sept. 21, with performances Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2526. Working sound and lights were Christa White and Kim Demydowich.
Follow the Leader.
Prairie Fire Theatre directors Ana Hagedorn and Lindsey Gagliano played the Wicked Witch of the West and the Scarecrow, with students filling the remaining lead roles. In back (L to R) are John Dikkers as the Green Guard, Adrian Spores as Uncle Henry, Brianna Thompson as Auntie Em, Hayley Helms as Toto, Sydney Wood as Dorothy, Maddie Joy as the Good Witch Glinda, Neal Mellon as the Tin Man, Nick Emerson as Lion, and Brett Alsaker as the Wizard of Oz. In front is the Yellow Brick Road, played by Sophia HendricksLoehr, left, and Alaura Lemieux. — Photo by Mary Stirrat
Farewell to Dr. Pete
Dr. Pete Magnuson gets a goodbye kiss from Sky at a farewell party held in his honor Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Trade River Winery. Sky’s owner, Lynne Dahlen, says Magnuson’s been a great veterinarian to the standard longhair dachshunds she and her husband, Chuck, raise. - Photos by Priscilla Bauer
Young eagle
Velvet Rantala was one of the many pet-patient owners, coming to the Trade Lake Winery Saturday to thank Pete Magnuson for caring so much about their animals for the past 12 years. Magnuson, and those who came to wish him well, were both a bit teary eyed having to say goodbye. Magnuson will leave his veterinary position at the Grantsburg Animal Hospital later this month for a move to the Twin Cities to begin a new chapter in his life.
This young bald eagle eyes up a carcass in the water near Balsam Lake. The bird is a subadult probably 3 to 4 years old, according to Wildlife Technician/Educator Chris Cold. – Photo by Marty Seeger
FREE MONEY SMART PRESENTATIONS The following MONEY SMART Presentations are FREE and open to the public: (These are informational presentations only - nothing will be sold)
Paying for Education Learn how to save for your children’s or grandchildren’s education - we will also focus on plans for those nearing graduation including FAFSA and Financial Aid. Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. in the St. Croix Falls High School Retirement Reality Check: It’s closer than you think. Learn how to take inventory of your assets to determine how much income you need in retirement and how to structure your retirement plan distributions. This class is especially for those retiring in the next 5 - 15 years. Mon., Oct. 12, at 4 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Senior Center & again at 6 p.m. in the Amery Intermediate School What’s Your Money Personality? Understand why you treat money as you do. Learn the five different money personality types, how they inter-relate and illustrate what this means for establishing harmony within your relationships. Tuesday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Bone Lake Lutheran Church near Luck Your Social Security Benefits When am I eligible to draw? How much will I get? How do I enroll? What other benefits are available? Learn your options for retirement benefits, survivor benefits, and medicare and how to receive benefits. Wednesday, October 14, at 6 p.m. in the Amery Area Senior Center
For More Information visit www.moneysmartwi.org or www.UnitedWayPolkCounty.org 715-553-0707 or info@unitedwaypolkcounty.org
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St. Croix Falls Public Library grand opening
Dr. Carolyn Wedin, writer and professor, provided the audience with an anthology of library poetry, including an Emily Dickenson poem she had guests memorize. — Photo by Mary Stirrat
Solar panels on top of the building will give the building economical and environmentally friendly energy. The building also houses the Gaylord Nelson Environmental Center, exhibits on the St. Croix Scenic Riverway, and a community room. — Photo by Linda Sandmann
Harp music drifted through the plaza before the grand opening ceremony, thanks to musician Mary Hankel of St. Croix Falls. — Photo by Kathryn Kienholz
St. Croix Falls Mayor Darrell Anderson presented library director Sarah Adams with a “gold star” for her efforts in making the library a reality. The pendant was made by Martens Jewelry in St. Croix Falls. - Photo by Kathryn Kienholz
Workers put finishing touches on the library’s interior. — Photo by Kathryn Kienholz
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C la y t on ' s Ha rd wa re c el eb ra t es 1 1 0 y e ars do w nt o wn Birthday celebration Oct. 9, 10 by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS–It’s hard to believe that 110 years ago, one business on St. Croix Falls’ Main Street was just getting started. What is also astonishing is while the world around it has developed into box stores and corporations, Clayton’s Hardware is still a family-owned business. The legacy of the Clayton family began on the other side of the river, in Taylors Falls, when Ben Clayton, born in 1858, learned the tinner’s trade as a young man. He became a master tinsmith, and started a tin shop in Taylors Falls in 1880. The shop grew into a hardware store in 1882, known as Comers & Clayton, and continued to operate until 1899. In 1899, Ben Clayton decided that he was going to move his business to St. Croix Falls because he felt that was the more prospering town of the two during that era. He purchased Fred Nason’s Hardware store on Main Street in St. Croix Falls. The building was built in 1881Ben Clayton, 1882. Clayton operformer Taylors ated both hardware stores until the one Falls mayor, forin St. Croix Falls mer St. Croix was established Falls mayor, and and then he closed master tinsmith, the Taylors Falls began a hardware store in store. Clayton’s Hard- 1882 in Taylors ware in St. Croix Falls. He moved Falls, established in the business to 1899 by Ben Clay- St. Croix Falls in ton, was one of sev- 1899. The busieral hardware ness is celebratstores in town. The ing its 110th year store was also the in the family at site of a furniture the same locastore and appli- tion. – Special ances were sold as photo well. Ben’s grandson John Clayton,
Pictured in front of the Clayton’s Hardware and Radio Shack in St. Croix Falls are (L to R): Ben Sabel, Owen Sabel, Mark Sabel, Laurie Clayton Sabel, John Clayton and Bonnie Clayton. – Photo submitted 84, says he recalls a time when there were five grocery stores and three hardware stores in town and all of them were prospering. “Now, there’s one hardware store, and no grocery stores downtown,” he said. Ben Clayton was a very active community member. In the 1880s, he was a treasurer for Shafer, Minn. He was the mayor of Taylors Falls for two terms in the 1890s. In St. Croix Falls, Clayton was elected mayor for several terms. He was also a city council member, fire chief, and manager of the Opera House. Clayton’s son Howard joined the business in the 1920s, and daughter Dora, joined in 1927 as the bookkeeper and half-owner. Ben Clayton passed away in 1937. An addition to the back of the building was built in 1946. The upstairs was a furniture shop until the 1950s. The upstairs became a toy shop until 1996. Howard continued to operate the business until his retirement in 1960. Howard was also an active community member as a member of the city council and the fire chief for 25 years in St. Croix Falls. The business became incorporated in 1960 and John Clayton, Howard’s, son took over the operation. John began working at the hardware store for his father when he was 15 years old. He said he remembers supplies coming from the railroad. The rail cars would park where the Shepherd of the Valley Church is, the old Simonson Lumber yard, and freight would be unloaded. The floor of the hardware store was built such that it would support a steam engine driving into the building with
The original Clayton’s Hardware building, built in 1881-1882, stands on Main Street in St. Croix Falls. The building was operated as a hardware store by Fred Nason before Ben Clayton purchased it in 1899. – Special photo
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freight from the rail cars. John Clayton said then nails came in 125-pound boxes. Now, nails come in boxes by the pound. The basement of the hardware was used to store freight because items came in such a large quantity. “We had a carload of fencing supplies in the basement because you ordered by the carload and you had to put it somewhere until it sold,” said John Clayton. John received the golden hammer award for 52 years of being in the hardware business. John is a charter member of the Lions, was a school board member, served on the fire department, was a Boy Scout Leader and was secretary of the Polk County Fair Board. Mark Sabel, son-in-law to the Claytons, joined the business in 1979. Sabel married John and Bonnie Clayton’s daughter, Laurie Clayton, in 1978. When John retired, Mark Sabel became the business owner and is the current manager today. Sabel leads the Business Improvement District, is a member of the fire department, and a chamber of commerce member. Whether its in the bloodline or not, community service and customer service are a continued tradition of the Clayton Hardware family. “Customer service has always been a part of the business,” Sabel said. “The store used to be more like a general store with the merchandise and how it was displayed. Things have changed as far as merchandise. We used to be the only place to get housewares and commodity before the box stores came in on the hill.”
Sabel remodeled the building in 1994 to better house the merchandise and update the building. Sabel said when WalMart came in 1996, the toy department upstairs was turned into a Radio Shack, which opened in 1997. “We went from small toys to selling big toys,” he said. “When times change, you have to change with them.” A change noted by John Clayton was the change in service. “There’s more selfservice now than there used to be. We’ve always been a family business and we wanted to keep it in the family. We have had many people work here that were local people. They were good employees.” Sabel said he’s probably the last one of the family to have the business, but hopes he can continue to manage the surviving hardware store downtown for the next 12 years. The birthday celebration of the business’ 100th year will be Oct. 9 and 10. There will be sale specials and persons can sign up for drawings. There will be door-prize drawings on Saturday, Oct. 10, with two grand prizes drawn Saturday afternoon. One is a 22-inch television set and the other is a Kitchenaid® mixer (need not be present to win). A hot-dogand-pop lunch will be served Saturday, with $1 donations going to the Boy Scouts. A birthday cake will be served Friday and Saturday. Clayton’s Hardware is located at 101 N. Washington Street/Main Street in downtown St. Croix Falls. Visit them on the Web at www.claytonhardware.com. C la y to n’s Hardware and Radio Shack as it stands today, 110 years after its start, on Main Street in St. Croix Falls. – Photo by Tammi Milberg
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Gus Johnson watched as fellow teammate, Riley Zimmermann, got ready to throw a ball in the Bowls game. The Bowls game, one of the oldest known games, was one of several activities from the past Grantsburg Middle School students enjoyed during their visit to Tom and Kathy Bowers’ Maple Leaf Rendezvous in Trade Lake on Sept. 18. The Northland Adventures outdoors program cameraman filmed Patsy Forsland of Minneapolis, Minn., as she showed Grantsburg students how to make traditional fry bread over an open fire. Forsland and her husband Jerry have been re-enactors at the Maple Leaf Rendezvous held at Tom and Kathy Bowers’ residence in Trade Lake each September for several years. Northland Adventures program, which can be seen locally on Eau Claire channel 18, WQOW, and Duluth television stations, will be airing a segment on the Maple Leaf Rendezvous in the upcoming months.
Lew Olson, aka “Thumper,” takes a time off from his duties as one of the Maple Leaf Rendezvous dog soldiers for some shut-eye. “Every rendezvous has them,” said Olson, explaining his rendezvous role. “The dog soldiers not only act as camp police, watching out for possible stealing or bad behavior, but they also make sure everyone is keeping the camp as authentic as possible.” Olson came from Albert Lea, Minn., to be part of the ninth-annual event hosted each September by Tom and Kathy Bowers at their Trade Lake residence. Editor’s note: The segment is set to air on WQOW Channel 18 Eau Claire and WKOW Channel 19 in La Crosse on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 10:30 p.m. The segment is set to air on Duluth Channels KBJR - Channel 6 on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7 a.m. and KDLH -Channel 3 on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 5:30 a.m. Schedule is always subject to change so check local listings for dates and times of exact segment airings.
Grantsburg art teacher Christine LePage showed Amanda Campana and other Grantsburg Middle School students how to fashion beaded jewelry during the student field trip to the Maple Leaf Rendezvous last week. Tom and Kathy Bowers invited the students to their residence at Trade Lake for a daylong living-history experience where students had an opportunity to shoot flintlock rifles, cook and eat traditional rendezvous foods, and play games from the pre-1840s time period.
Mike Emery watched as a Grantsburg Middle School student shot a flintlock rifle at Tom and Kathy Bowers’ Maple Leaf Rendezvous in Trade Lake on Sept. 18. Emery volunteered to show the Grantsburg students how to shoot the guns men used fighting for America’s Independence back in 1776. Emery, a 3M physicist, also owns Northern Rifleman Gun Company and builds flintlock rifles in his spare time. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer
Kathy Bowers led a group of Grantsburg Middle School students to the Maple Leaf Rendezvous she and her husband Tom host each September at their Trade Lake residence. This was the seventh year the Bowers invited the students to come and experience life as it was for those who lived in the pre1840s.
Timmy Corry got instruction from Bruce LePage on shooting a flintlock rifle at Tom and Kathy Bowers Maple Leaf Rendezvous in Trade Lake. The students had a chance to experience what living in the past was like during their Sept. 18 field trip to the rendezvous hosted by the Bowers each September.
“Deathtrap” opens at Festival Theatre ST. CROIX FALLS - The 2009 Theatre Series continues at Festival Theatre, where “Deathtrap” opens Thursday, Oct. 1, for a four-week run. The play is directed by Joe Wiener, a well-recognized name both at Festival Theatre and in the Twin Cities theater community. Since 2005, no actor has had more stage time in front of the Festival Theatre audience than Wiener. Convincing him to direct was a major coup for executive director, Danette Olsen. ”Having directed Joe last season, my gut told me that he’s the perfect director for “Deathtrap,” but Joe wasn’t so sure at first,” said Olsen. “His microscopic attention to detail in preparing for roles, his experience and respect for fight choreography, and his own quick wit are all needed - and then some - for this comic thriller.” “I’m continually astounded at how good this play is,” Wiener noted. “The writing is tight, the construction of the action is incredible, and the characters explore basic human motivations but to an extreme - such as the thirst for fame. I
Rod Kleiss stars as Sidney Bruhl in the Festival Theatre production of “Deathtrap” opening Oct. 1. - Special photo predict that audiences will love this play because of the trio of thrills, chills, and laughs.” Rod Kleiss plays the lead role of Sidney Bruhl, a character with razor-sharp wit and intensity that puts the chill in the startling scenes. Myra Bruhl is played by Jaclyn Johnson and playwright Clifford Anderson is played by Jeff Broitman.
Making her Festival Theatre debut as the psychic, Helga Ten Dorp, is Nyla Greenberg. Bill Perron rounds out the cast as the Bruhl family attorney, Porter Milgrim. “Deathtrap” ran for four years on Broadway starting in February 1978. The play is Ira Levin’s best known play, earning him his second Edgar Award and a Tony Award nomination. Billed as a comedy-thriller, “Deathtrap” tells the story of Sidney Bruhl, a once-successful playwright whose last several productions have flopped at the box office. When Bruhl receives a script for a stage thriller, he tells his wife, Myra, that the script is brilliant. Sidney then concocts a murder plot whereby he will offer to help the novice playwright rewrite the script, but will instead kill him and pass the play off as his own. Needless to say, the plan quickly spirals out of control. The “Deathtrap” production team includes costume design by Mary Martin; properties and set dressing by Marilyn Mays; and scene/lighting design by Rod Sietsema. Cassandra Peterson-Holec is production stage manager, with Gina
Bonin and Cyrus Aluni serving as assistant stage managers. “Deathtrap” opens on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m., with shows Thursdays through Sundays until it closes Oct. 25. Thursday and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday evening shows are at 7:30 p.m. There are no Friday night performances on Oct. 9 or 16. The Saturday, Oct. 17 performance includes an opportunity to purchase a Date Night package sponsored by the Trap Rock Inn, Dresser. “Deathtrap” is Flex Pass eligible for those who are (or become) subscribers to Festival Theatre, otherwise tickets for the play are $26 for adults and $13.50 for youth (appropriate for secondary students). Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls. To reach Festival by phone, call 715-483-3387 or 888887-6002. Check the Web site at www.festivaltheatre.org where tickets are available to order online. This is the company’s 20th consecutive year of producing professional theater in the upper St. Croix River Valley. - submitted
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SCF Historical Society numbers 105 members by Rosemarie Vezina Braatz ST. CROIX FALLS – That’s the good news, 105 members; however, some 47 members are “inactive,” meaning they have not paid their dues. The dues amount to $10 per year, so it’s probably not the recession that’s responsible. Anyone who wants to pay up, or any person who wants to join the St. Croix Falls Historical Society, may simply drop off or send $10 to the society, St. Croix Falls, Wis., 54024. The society has refurbished the 1884 Baker Land and Title Building true to its heritage, but this is an ongoing expense – painting, roofing, heating and air conditioning, window reglazing, the attractive backyard, and the former carriage house turned annex with an extensive collection of artifacts and photographs. The annex is available to tour for any person or group by appointment. The society continues to support a variety of projects in keeping with its mission. They are a point of contact for people from away, who are searching for family clues; they distribute brochures and pamphlets highlighting the city’s history; they are collecting “oral history” from longtime residents of this village-turned-city (having purchased recording equipment); and they are supporting historical preservation of St. Croix Falls’ special places. Everyone is welcome to their meetings, the next quarterly scheduled on Oct. 29 at the city hall, featuring speaker Jim Miller. Miller will delve into the history of the venerable Dalles House complex, as well as the story of the Deer Lake Conservancy, which he has championed in protection of this local natural lake resource.
I am not planning to get a dog.
the cold air returns of the furnace and reemerging through a loose heat grate behind OK, I have been looking at dogs onthe couch in the living room. Apparently she line—but that is not the same as planning has been at this for days. to get one. Some people bite their nails A dog would not do this. A dog would find when they are tense. Some people smoke. a hobby that, if it did not necessitate my diSome people carry worry beads in their rect and immediate participation, would at pocket. I soothe my nerves with photos of least attract my notice. Cats can acquire new dogs. Looking at big-eyed dogs on the Ininterests and occupations entirely without ternet does not qualify as an actual plan your knowledge or permission. While I was to own a dog. at my computer (possibly looking at virtual My virtual dogs made the vagaries of dogs) Lucy was becoming intimately acmoving back to the U.S. after nearly four quainted with the inner workings of the years in Africa less overwhelming. My Inforced-air heating system. ternet dogs distracted me from the realiStill, when I find myself feeling a little ties of living alone, the anxiety of not stressed, I go back to the Internet site that knowing what happens next, the fear of links all the local animal shelters and look at not knowing if I would have a home— Letters from the posted pictures. I find the sight of dog once I had returned home. faces calming. I imagine the excited dog, just Now that I am back in the U.S., I continfreed from the kennel, when his picture was ually remind myself of all the good reataken. I see the expectancy on his face. “Are sons why I am not getting a dog. First of all, as anyone will tell you, a dog requires stability. Take one we going for a walk? Are we going for a ride? What look at my life and you will see that stability is in happens next? What happens next?” And I wonder, very short supply. (So are soup bowls and kitchen what happens next? As I look at photos of Tippy or Sally or Maggie or knives, but these somehow seem easier to acquire.) whichever dog has captured my fancy that day, I My house was occupied by a house sitter for the past three and a half years while I lived in Africa and, as think, “What could overwhelm me if there were a of this writing, I have not yet located my kitchen Tippy or Sally or Maggie at my side?” Life really knives. While a dog may not require kitchen knives, would be simpler then because I would be able to excertainly we can all agree that kitchen knives are a plain—to one living soul—exactly what happens next. “Next,” I would say, “we get in the car!” requirement for a stable life. And that would be all the explanation a dog would I have no real job and no real plans. My cat Lucy need. “Oh boy! We are getting in the car!” (who accompanied me to Africa and back, and lived It would be as simple as that. to tell the tale) has grown accustomed to instability. Instability is a way of life for Lucy. But a cat is a more Till next time, independent creature. Only yesterday I discovered – Carrie that Lucy has taken up a new hobby in my old farmhouse. She now spends her time spelunking through
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Mixed Sampler Quilt Guild's annual quilt show SIREN – Summer is winding down and the fall harvest is in full swing. Relax for a few hours by attending the Mixed Sampler Quilt Show on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10 and 11. The show is being held at the Siren School, 24022 4th Avenue North, Siren, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Admission is $3 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. This year, the theme for the show is “When Life Hands You Scraps” Make A Quilt! Come and celebrate with the guild as they mark their 21st consecutive quilt show. Over 200 quilts will be on display. View the hourly bed turning of antique and contemporary quilts presented by Barb Sweet. One of the many things to do at the show, aside from marveling at all of the extraordinary quilts, will be putting in
your bid on one of many quilts and quilt-related items offered in the silent quilt auction. Proceeds from the auction will go to the CRA Shelter in Milltown and the Breast Cancer Fund of Burnett County. Supplemental funding is provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Also planned is the drawing for the guild’s yearly raffle quilt in a pieced scrappy design, quilted and embellished butterfly wall hanging, and a table runner. Tickets will be available at the show or can be purchased in advance from guild members. You need not be present to win when the drawing is held on Sunday at 3 p.m. One of the special exhibits this year will feature quilted and embroidered home décor items made by members of the Mixed Sampler Quilt Guild. There
also is an exhibit of quilts made by area youth, as well as the Guild Challenge display. Demonstrations of hand quilting by Jean Judd, machine quilting by Vicky Tollander, quilt gadgets and tools by quilt shop vendors, and other technique demos will be in the demonstration area both days of the show. Area quilt shops will set up shop in the vendors area. They include Busy Bobbin, Rice Lake; Fabric Fashions & More, Rush City, Minn.; Cotton Club, Chippewa Falls; Crow River Mercantile, Minn.; Pins ‘N Needles, St Croix Falls; and River’s Edge Antiques & Quilt Loft, Hayward. They will have plenty of quilting fabrics, books, patterns, tools and supplies with the newest items on the quilting market. Bev Proulx from North Branch, Minn., will again be offering quilt appraisals for a nominal fee. This is
a good opportunity for those who want to know a bit about their quilt’s history, or values for insurance purposes. Feel free to bring in quilts for an appraisal; they do not need to be entered in the show to be appraised. Viewers of the show are asked to vote for their favorite quilts in three different categories. This year the voting will all be done on Saturday so that on Sunday everyone can see which quilts were judged to be the “Viewers Choice.” So plan on spending a few hours shopping at the vendors, looking at quilts, learning some quilt history and some new techniques for quilting and other crafts. Café is on site and the facility is handicap accessible. - submitted
Habitat for Humanity homeowner information meeting set ST. CROIX FALLS – The Polk County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity will be holding a homeowner information meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., at the senior center in St. Croix Falls, located on Main Street, right by Mutual Savings Bank.
Plane crashes north of Luck by Bob MacKean Wreckage still missing after six years. On May 1, 2003, a small plane was observed flying erratically just above the treetops near 280th Street west of Hwy 35. When the aircraft suddenly dove out of sight and didn’t reappear, the observer rushed to the possible crash site. Searching in ever-widening circles, he was unable to locate any sign of the air-
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.
Polk County’s Chapter of Habitat for Humanity is seeking a family for the 2010 home build. If you are interested in partnering with Habitat for Humanity for this opportunity, come to this meeting to get more information, have questions answered or fill out an application.
Writer’s Corner plane or any piece of wreckage. Completely puzzled, he returned home to report the incident. He met his wife at the front door. She had been wondering where he had been for so long. He sheepishly admitted that he had lost his birthday present. An expression of curiousity and disbelief spread across her face. She had been so diligent in selecting just the right gift. The salesman at the hobby store told her the Firebird XP radio-controlled model was their best-selling unit because of its performance and simple control system.
Chapter members will be available for assistance. Note: the application asks for data on all sources of income, debts and tax information. Interested families should bring these documents to the meeting for faster processing. More detailed information is available
at 715-268-6589 or e-mail: polkcohabitat@amerytel.net. Also see the Web site: www.wildrivershabitat.org for qualifications and family selection-process information. - submitted
Earlier that day, he had opened his gift and thanked her profusely. The model was quickly assembled, a charge was pumped into the battery and a thorough preflight was performed to make sure everything worked. His wife asked if it might be too windy to fly but he assured her that it would just be a quick spin around the yard. The powerful electric engine literally pulled the plane out of his hand and into the air. It climbed slowly and responded to his every command. After an effortless circle, he turned it back toward himself for a landing but decided one more short flight wouldn’t hurt. As the plane climbed out again it got caught up in the strong winds above the trees. It acted like a kite and blew ever-farther away. Every attempt to turn it back failed. In desperation, he intentionally tried to crash it where he could pick up the pieces and reassemble it–but it was
out of range and out of control. All he could do was watch it become smaller and smaller as it twisted and turned before disappearing from sight. For six long years now family, neighbors and friends have helped to look for the beautiful, red Firebird, but by now it has probably decayed into the forest floor. There is a well-worn path to the probable area. There’s always hope. He recently purchased another Firebird, and there is no way you will ever see this one fly on a windy day.
PoCo Penners The PoCo Penners meet the second Friday of the month at 2 p.m. in the Conference room, next to the restroom, in the Justice Center in Balsam Lake. Contact Brenda Mayer at 715485-3571 or Iris Holm 715-294-3174 for more information. - submitted
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Life on a Great Lakes freighter in 1952 – Part 1 by Stanley Selin SUPERIOR - During the summer of 1952, I earned money for college expenses by working on a Great Lakes freighter. Prior to this, I had been working part time at Harrell’s Danish Bakery in Superior, while attending classes at the Superior State Teachers College. In May of 1952, the bakery’s owner, Carl Harrell, told me of an opportunity for summer work on a lake freighter. Harrell was acquainted with the steward, or chief cook, on the freighter Robert B. Wallace. The steward needed another porter (helper) in the galley, which was the food-handling area of the vessel. I eagerly accepted the offer, and was told I could leave right after I had applied for a seaman’s card at the Lake Carriers Association building in Duluth, M i n n . A “seaman’s card” was the popular name for the official U. S. Merchant Mariners identification document issued by the United States Coast Guard. The only catch was that the ship was docked in South Chicago, Ill., so I had to get down there as soon as I could. At this time, there was still an ancient steam-powered train making regular trips between Superior and Chicago. I boarded this train as soon as I could, but discovered that it was quite a pokey mode of transportation. In addition to just being slow, it made frequent stops at small Wisconsin towns to pick up farmers milk cans. Then the train stopped again every now and then to unload them and pick up empties at creameries along the way. The train did eventually get to Chicago as it ran day and night. At the depot in Chicago, I boarded an elevated train to Chicago’s south side, ending up close to the Indiana border. I was watching for a freighter with the name Robert B. Wallace. Eventually, I saw a large black ship docked in the distance. It turned out to be the right one, so I got off the elevated train at its next stop. The ship had a tall ladder leaning against it. It was riding high in the water, indicating it must be almost empty of cargo. I climbed up the ladder onto the deck with my suitcase, and asked where the galley was. Here I was greeted and then introduced to the chief cook (steward). Then I was shown the small sleeping quarters, which contained two bunk beds, a lavatory and toilet. I shared the room with another porter who was from Ohio. He was a friendly fellow, but I cannot remember his name nor any of the names of the other fellows I worked with from that long ago. But I was very impressed at the time with the beautiful oak woodwork on the inside walls and door frames. Also, all the brass hardware on the doors and latches throughout the ship’s superstructure was very classy looking, as
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The Robert B. Wallace, is docked in Port Arthur, Canada. Stan Selin is standing on the dock, June 1952. – Photos from the Selin collection. well as the brass-encased portholes. The ship’s engine was right under our room, so a steady vibration could always be felt, except when we were tied up to a dock. The vibration helped to get me to sleep at night. After settling into the routine of assigned duties, most days went by without incident. My first job was to wash and dry dishes. This lasted for a month. Then I was upgraded to serving food to the deckhands, oilers and coal passers who sat around a large table, family style. The officers were seated in a separate room and were served by two other porters. The chief engineer was a colorful character who liked to tell stories. He had a large potbelly, and spent a lot of time leaning over the ship’s railing and looking out over the water. Sometimes, the crew would have corn on the cob, and the common practice those days was to throw the leftovers over the side. Once, after this had been done, the chief engineer insisted he saw a seagull swallow a whole corncob. This story, however, seemed harder to swallow than the corncob had been for the sea gull. We kept track of our approximate location on the lake, although some days went by without seeing any coastline. It took about 24 hours to make the 350-mile trip from Duluth to the Sault (Soo) Locks at the east end of Lake Superior. I remember seeing the Split Rock Light flashing during some night trips. Our vessel did not have a regular route, but carried a variety of cargo back and forth between several ports. From Duluth, we usually carried iron ore to Ohio, and sometimes carried coal back to Superior or Duluth. We stopped at Two Harbors, Minn., Toronto, Ont., Milwaukee and Chicago. Most of the time, however, we made a trip to Ashtabula, Sandusky, or Toledo, Ohio. This route would take us through the Soo Locks into Lake Huron, down the Detroit River, across Lake St. Clair and
The galley crew. The porter from Ohio is on the extreme left. The steward (cook) is second from right.
into Lake Erie, where the air was hazy and humid. Lake Erie had cloudy, greenish water at that time, and was the shallowest of the Great Lakes (average depth 70 feet). Because it was shallow, it had the potential for quickly generating big, dangerous waves when a sudden wind came up. I remember one incident in which this happened. A squall suddenly came up after our vessel had just cleared the Ashtabula harbor. Suddenly, there were huge waves coming at us broadside, which made me think, “what’s going to happen next?” Right away, the ship started rolling back and forth at steep angles. I was in the galley at the time, and started running back and forth between the bulkheads (walls), trying to keep my balance. Nothing slid around the galley, however, as everything was bolted to the deck (floor). So, I grabbed a table and held on. The wheelsman in the forecastle quickly headed the vessel directly into the waves which soon corrected the problem. All the cabinets had been equipped with baffles to hold their contents (such as dishes and glasses) se-
curely, and the stoves had iron guard bars on the sides to keep any pots and pans from sliding. While traveling on the lakes, however, there was usually some wave action, so the vessel was never allowed to travel parallel with the larger waves, when they were present. The bow was always headed directly into them or at an angle. On a couple of occasions, during some high waves, I remember standing aft looking up the length of the ship toward the bow. The entire ship was flexing slightly up and down, looking a little bit like an accordion in action. It could also be imagined as a giant caterpillar slowly crawling. Later, I was told that lake freighters had been designed to flex in the water somewhat in order to reduce the possibility of popping rivets and leaking during stormy weather. When docked, occasionally someone would yell “bum boat!” A small boat would pull up alongside, extend a ladder up to the deck to invite anyone on the crew to climb down and look over a variety of merchandise. They sold the usual souvenirs, magazines, candy, tobacco and some clothes. Bum boats seemed to me to be more of a nuisance than they were useful. The galley had to replenish their food stocks at regular intervals. This was done at certain designated ports, sometimes late at night. When this happened, the porters were expected to get out of bed and help. A platform was lowered to the dock by means of a large winch, which extended out from an arm on the side of the vessel. The food supplier would pile the platform high with food. The platform was then raised up and swung through an opening into the galley and set on the floor. It was our job to help sort and put away the food. To be continued... The seaman’s card issued by the Coast Guard. This was required for i d e n t i fi c a tion and for travelling to international ports.
This picture was snapped while the vessel was passing through some heavy wave action.
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Here on the farm
1977 – Munching on seeds and stems. 2009 – Roughage.
I just finished reading a great book from the church library. It’s called “For Everything a Season,” by Philip Gulley, who also wrote “Front Porch Tales” and “Hometown Tales.” It is based on Eccl. Chapter 3, verses 1-8, often used in funeral servAbrahamzon ices. The author is a Quaker minister and the stories are not what you’d expect. Lighthearted and humorous. ••• Last year we had huge carrots in our garden and I cooked carrots almost every night until my sons said, “Not carrots again.” This year is different. The first carrot seeds did not germinate, as it was too dry. We planted again the end of June. I used the pronoun in the sense my sons planted them, not me exclusively. Good tops but nothing underground. July, August and September and still little to show for our hopes. Finally, they pulled some carrots for me but they were right, nothing much there. I took off the tops to feed the rabbits and guinea pig and scrubbed the tiny carrots. Some of them had three roots, seeking moisture to grow. Very strange crop, practically nothing. Still, with the perfect proportion of moisture, sun and warmth, I know my sons can grow great carrots. They did last year. On the other hand, I like beets when they’re small like ping-pong balls, but they sprouted right away and a family of woodchucks ate the tops and the beets were big as softballs, seemingly overnight. I like to cook the tops like spinach but the woodchucks got them first. I don’t like to cook giant beets. Gardening this year has been different and difficult. Ah, well, maybe next year. A broody hen brought off some baby chicks last week. My son teases and says they had better grow up fast or I’ll have to knit them little sweaters. That will be the day. The sumac bushes are turning a pale red, nothing brilliant red, as they are too dry. How many drought years will we have in a row? I remember when we had rainy days all day long. Will our rivers and lakes ever be replenished? The other day, when my sons were cutting wood in our back 40, our cows ran past them. Not a stampede but fast enough. We think our local bear spooked them. We hope the animal keeps on moving and establishes a den in someone else’s woods for the winter. Here on our hilltop farm the woods are too much with us. I no longer walk back there. Fifty years ago I had no fear, but conditions are different now.
Bernice
Behind the Signpost
1977 – Going to a nice hip joint. 2009 – Receiving a new hip joint. 1977 – Rolling Stones. 2009 – Kidney stones. 1977 – Down with the system. 2009 – Upgrade the system. 1977 – Passing the driver’s test. 2009 – Passing the vision test. Apple pies We rent several fields for making hay for our dairy herd and one old farm just happens to have a lone apple tree. The buildings are gone but the apple tree doesn’t care. It still bears big, deep-red apples. No one picked them and they fell on the ground, turning into windfalls with bruises and bad spots. I deplore waste of any kind. Even the deer and wasps hadn’t found them and taken advantage, so I asked my sons if they’d salvage some of the apples. They did. I don’t know the variety, but the apples look as if they have bled red stains into the white flesh of the fruit. They make pink applesauce. I volunteered to make three apple pies for our church supper. I prepared the crusts. Some cooks peal the whole apple at one time and cut slices to add to unbaked piecrusts. I quarter the apples, peal and core each quarter, and add small wedges into the waiting crust. The thought came to me, “I am making pies with stolen apples!” No, not really stolen, as we rent the land. Borrow isn’t the right word either as I don’t give anything back. After all, we rent the land, paying for each bale. Forgive me, Lord, but they’re being given to a good cause. They’re being given to the church. The thought came, “You also took some apples to church for other people’s pies. That makes them your accomplices but they are innocent. You didn’t tell them where you got the apples.” I argued, “But they were going to waste and I’m sure God doesn’t like to see his bounty go to waste.” I wonder if pies made with stolen apples taste sweeter? I made sure I got a piece of my pie at the church supper. Perfect! The apples cooked up just fine and the crust turned out as nice as those made by my friend, Alice. I feel vindicated. “I rescued those apples for a good cause,” I told the Lord. I hope he smiled. Maybe taking those apple pies to church was a saving grace after all. If not, forgive me. Until next week, Bernice
SCRA welcomes fifirrst full-time staff member thors of the new book, “North Woods River: the St. Croix in Upper Midwest History.” Karamanski quoted Ray Stannard Baker of St. Croix Falls, who in 1907, wrote that the St. Croix could be a “valley of vision” where the tensions of rural and urban, of simple and civilized, could be harmonized in the lives of individuals. Attendees concluded the evening with a preview of parts of the new Ken Burns TV series, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” the six-part series that began on tpt2@ and WPT on Sept. 27. For more information on the St. Croix River Association contact info@stcroixriverassociation.org. – from SCRA
Community blood donors make blood drive successful by Dorothea Jensen FREDERIC - The fall blood drive was a success once again due to the loyal response from community donors. They now have the assistance of several of the Lioness organization who cheerfully help with calling donors, groceries for meals, and with baking cookies. It’s this warm and friendly attitude that makes a community function well with willing volunteers. If you would like to be a part of these blood drives in the future, please call Dorothea Jensen whose phone number is included at the end of this report. The Red Cross brought additional staff so that there were no long lines, hour-long delays or crowded tables; walk-ins did
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50 Years Ago Alvin Paulsen planned to erect new mortuary building on north side of Frederic.-Paulsen’s Department store in Luck advertised women’s and girls car coats.-Les’s Store, south end of Siren, advertised russet potatoes at $1.98 for 100 lbs.-The grand opening was held Oct. 2 – 3 at the Frederic Self-Service Launderette located next to the downtown location of Frederic Auto Co. It was operated by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Resell. Free coffee and doughnuts were given away those days plus free wash and dry from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., equipped with Frigidaire washers and Cook dryers.-Specials at Route’s Super Market included bacon ends at 19¢ a lb. (sliced), fresh cranberries at 25¢ lb., smoked picnics at 35¢ lb., maraschino cherries at 21¢ for a 10-1/2-oz. jar and kidney beans at 10¢ can.-Specials at Frederic Clover Farm Store included pork butts at 39¢ lb., pork sausage at 43¢ lb. and fresh cranberries at 29¢ lb.-Dr. G.A. Grindell announced the Siren Hospital would be open Oct. 5 following a vacation and renovation.-Rudell’s of Frederic would be showing off the revolutionary all-new Falcon, and serving coffee and cake.-Readers were urged to have a hazard hunt in their homes to reduce the risk of fires.
40 Years Ago Nelson’s V Store in Siren had a sale on knitting worsted yarn at 84¢ for a 4-oz. skein, Cannon blankets at $5.77, bedspreads at $5.99, and sweatshirts at 99¢ (imperfects).-Specials at Route’s Food Market, Frederic, included bananas at 2 lbs. for 23¢, round steak at 79¢ lb. and T-bones and sirloin at 98¢ lb.-Mexican dairymen were guests of McKinley Holstein herdsmen.-The grand opening was set for Val’s Hallmark & Party Shop in early December.-Farmers State Bank in Frederic announced “We pay the highest interest rate permissible by law of 5 percent on certificates of deposit.”-The Lewis Oil Co. had winter-tread tires on sale and they could be studded too.-Jack’s Carpet Shoppe was having a carpet war.-In a tie game with the Luck Cardinals, the Webster Tigers broke their losing streak with score of 24-24.-The Lazy Bar, Inc. would open Saturday, Oct. 25, in Danbury under the new management of Greg Johnson.-The annual meeting of the Luck Cooperative Exchange was set for Oct. 29, 1969.-The Frederic student council entered a plea to the school board for no dress code.Frederic Girl Scouts needed uniforms.-The Frederic senior class play was “No Crime in the Streets.”
20 Years Ago
Changes 1977 – Trying to look like Marlon Brando or Liz Taylor. 2009 – Trying not to look like Marlon Brando or Liz Taylor.
ST. CROIX FALLS - Members and friends of the St. Croix River Association gathered Friday night, Sept. 25, at the National Park Service, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, headquarters in St. Croix Falls to greet Deb Ryun, the first full-time staff of the association in its 98-year history. She will be starting officially on Oct. 1. A native of Port Edwards, Ryun recently served as the executive director of conservation districts of Iowa. After being introduced by Chairman Dan Willius, Scandia, Minn., she promised to “work passionately for this great association.” A total of 110 attendees enjoyed a slide presentation by Eileen McMahon and Theodore Karamanski, au-
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just that. There are a number of double “O” donors now and this helped to increase the numbers. They received 105 units of blood, everything went very smoothly. Gratitude is extended to Amy Kotish and her staff, and to St. Luke Methodist Church, to all the ladies who worked the hours, and the staff at St. Luke’s who help with setup and cleanup. Giving blood is a special gift and an honorable program for volunteers who wish to make a difference. The blood drive is sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary No. 249, President LaVerna Petersen, secretary-treasurer, Dorothea Jensen, 715-327-5642.
Obituaries included Ruth Myers, Scott Jappe, Vera Jackson and Jarl Hansen.-Classes began Sept. 5 at Karen’s School of Dance at SCF.-Open house was held at Mari’s Rose Garden, rural Luck.-Congressman Dave Obey said national dairy purchase policies were needed in ’90 farm bill.-Polk County showed a population growth.-A punt, pass and kick competition was held at Frederic on Sept. 16.It was written that the cost of the Webster sewer project could skyrocket.-A man was placed in a mental health facility for starting Burnett Dairy fires.-Approval was expected for Dresser to Superior trail-Bruce Shattuck rode his bicycle at 17-1/2 mph.-It was written: “Exercise can help you feel better.”-The home of Kurt and Dorothy Goering was demolished by an out-of-control vehicle.Marty Pearson of Danbury was going to exhibit his pottery at Forts Folle Avoine.-A Labor Day accident of ’77 took three lives according to an article on the front page of the Aug. 30, 1989, Leader.-Jack Shoemaker planned to resign from the state Senate.-A Frederic doctor, Dr. Rolf Bjornson, planned to leave the Frederic area.
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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER St. Croix Valley Senior Center By Carol Van Buskirk
Success can begin with one positive thought. Many seniors were successful this past week. Tuesday afternoon card winners were Cliff Qualle, Ron Kostrand, Laurie Lambert and Jeanne Thomfohrda and Irene Campbell tied for fourth. Successful Domino winners were Olga Young, Martha Lundstrom and Delores Benson. Morning Skip-Bo winners were Carol Van Buskirk, Juanita Perry, Resser Adams and Verna Wood. Remember that we should all get our flu shots this fall, either at our local clinic or any other site such as Peace Lutheran Church or our Polk County nurses office. October birthdays include Don Anderson, Rose Erickson, Peggy Farmer, Audrey Johnson, Donna Lindh, L. Montgomery, Dianne Nelson, Carol Van Buskirk and Gladis Weik-
ert. Thanks to Kari H. for coming to our center as a volunteer, helping with special cleaning, baking and enjoying our exercise program and playing Skip-Bo. Thursday exercise had 10 people up and moving and grooving to special music. Everyone enjoys that hour together. Skip-Bo winners were Kari, Carol and Gladis. Winners that evening were Ray Nelson, Kim Rosen and Phil Mevissen. Gratitude is extended to Ray Nelson, Kim Rosen and Phil Mevissen. Gratitude is extended to all who came and worked at the Autumn Fest and those that supported our center.
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Dean and Lorraine Kendall visited Nina and Lawrence Hines Monday and Tuesday. Marv and Gladys Knoop, Hank and Karen Mangelsen, Chuck and Dixie Andrea, Dick Quinton, Claude McCarty and Pastor Jack and Cheryl Starr were Tuesday-evening guests at the home of Roger and Sue Mroszak. Donna and Gerry Hines and Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Wednesday-night visitors of Lida and Don Nordquist. Hank’s birthday was celebrated. Lawrence and Nina Hines went to the Twin Cities Wednesday and Thursday. They visited daughters and sons-in-law Sue and Colin Harrison and Nancy and Steve Hagen and went out to eat to celebrate Nina’s birthday. They also got to see great-granddaughters Aubrey and Ashley Harrison. Ten members of Clam River Tuesday Club and their spouses gathered at the home of Trudy and Tim DeLawyer Thursday evening for a potluck supper. Brian Hines had lunch with Gerry and Donna Hines Friday. Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Friday visitors of Sue and Roger Mroszak and had supper there. Sue’s birthday was celebrated.
Burnett Community Library The Burnett Community Library’s new Web Site is up and running now. Please visit us at http://webster.wislib.org/. This site was made possible by Northern Waters Library System. All of the libraries in the system are undergoing the process of updating their Web sites and we are all very excited about the “new look.” The October book selection for the adult library book club is “The Book Thief,” by Markus Zusak. The book club meets on the last Tuesday of every month, except for December. The October meeting is on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. on the lower level. Please call the library at 715-866-7697 for a copy of this book and join the club. The preschool story hour has begun again for the fall. We meet at 10:30 a.m. every
Wednesday on the lower level. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to register. BadgerLink is offering a series of free Lunchtime Webinars about BadgerLink’s rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database or interface and is open to anyone who wants to learn. All sessions are Thursdays at noon and last 30-45 minutes. The first session is “How Do I Get Access to BadgerLink?” and is on Oct. 1, at noon. To register, go to http://www.uwex.ed/ics/wlwreg/wlwwelcom.cf m . Questions? Please call Patti at 715-8667697.
New juvenile books
“Snow Trucking!” by Jon Scieszka “Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures: The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery,” by Jeff
Brown “Dora’s First Trip,” by Molly Reisner “Boris and the Snoozebox,” by Leigh Hodgkinson
New adult books
“National Geographic Complete Survival Manual,” by Michael Sweeney “Taste of Home Holidays and Celebrations”
Hours
Thursday 500 cards was played with the following winners: David Peterson in first place, Bob Holm in second place, Rich Hustad in third place and Marlyce Borchert in fourth place. Saturday a noon buffet and cards was enjoyed for the afternoon. The October monthly meeting will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, at 1:30 p.m. Members are urged to attend. Pokeno will be played at 12:30 due to the meeting. Saturday, Oct. 3, will be the monthly potluck birthday buffet.
Born at Burnett Medical Center:
A girl, Alex Naomi Ann Java, born Sept. 22, 2009, to Hank and Kari Java, Frederic. Alex weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. and was 20-1/2 inches long. Siblings are Tyler and Jordan Java. Grandparents are Linda and Steve Dahl, Grantsburg and Bill and Bar Java, Grantsburg. ••• A girl, Anneliese MaKenna Snyder, born Sept. 22, 2009, to Shayna and Todd Snyder, Grantsburg. Anneliese weighed 5 lbs., 13 oz. and was 20-1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Duke and Dorene Snyder of Grantsburg and Michelle and Joey Schmid of Oshkosh. •••
Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:
A boy, Leevi William Berg, born Aug. 24, 2009, to Jacqueline and David Berg, St. Croix
Falls. Leevi weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz. ••• A boy, Colton John Braastad, born Aug. 26, 2009, to Felicia Klein and Ryan Braastad, Turtle Lake. Colton weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz. ••• A boy, Kaden Thomas Vogland, born Aug. 27, 2009, to Erin and Travis Vogland, Webster. Kaden weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz. ••• A boy, Isaac Benjamin Meyer, born Aug. 29, 2009, to Elizabeth and Andy Meyer, New Richmond. Isaac weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz. ••• A girl, Kiana Samantha-Dawn Rogers, born Aug. 29, 2009, to Kimberly Taber and Waylon Rogers, Milltown. Kiana weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz. ••• A boy, Nehemiah Lee Hannah, born Sept. 1, 2009, to Nicole Stewart and Tommie Hannah, Frederic. Nehemiah weighed 5 lbs., 13 oz. ••• A boy, Joshua Arthur Christensen, born Sept. 1, 2009, to Erin Reber and Tracy Christensen, Dresser. Joshua weighed 10 lbs., 6 oz. ••• A boy, Nolan Matthew John Herwick, born Sept. 3, 2009, to Jacob and Heather Herwick, Siren. Nolan weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. ••• A boy, Xavier Michael Skiff, born Sept. 4, 2009, to Jolene Torgerson and Michael Skiff,
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October birthdays are Bob Hinschberger, Frances Mattson, Edna Martin and Clifford Potvin. We wish Edwin (Stub) Ruhn a quick recovery. We always enjoy Stub at the center. The center will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 6, until noon on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Our new carpet is being installed. Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.
Birth announcements Justin and Dana Reese of Manson, Iowa, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Rylee Jean Reese, on Sept. 23, 2009, at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Rylee weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. and was 19-1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Doug and Linda Plath of Webster, and Kelly Reese and Tina Reese of Webster. Great-grandparents are Jean Swanson, Bill and Bonnie Plath, Joe and Irene Fornengo and Bob and Mary Reese, all of Webster and Danbury. •••
Colin and Chris Harrison were weekend guests of Nina and Lawrence Hines. A large number of people attended the celebration at the Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran Church Saturday. It was to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the church building. Former pastors Richard Gunderson, Wayne Hall, Tom Olson and George Muschinske came to extend good wishes. There was a special church service in the morning and the Herrlinger family provided music and testimony in the afternoon. Saturday supper guests of Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Larry, Celie, Baxter, Jake, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen. Overnight guests were Patty and Mandy Close and Larry, Celie and Baxter. Weekend visitors of Dixie and Chuck Andrea were Dixie’s brother, Sonny O’Donnell and sister, Jean Buhr. Dixie’s birthday was celebrated Saturday. Sympathy is extended to the family due to the recent death of Jean’s husband. Joleen, Richard and Randi Funk were supper guests of Don and Lida Nordquist Sunday. Roger and Sue Mroszak were supper guests at the home of Sue’s sister, Nancie Naughton, on Sunday. Another sister, Jill, was there also. Sue’s birthday was celebrated. Clam River Tuesday Club will be holding their annual fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Indian Creek American Legion Hall. Festivities begin at 6 p.m., and will include dancing to the music of Mr. Morgan, silent auction, live auction, paddle party and bake sale. The drawing for the quilt will take place also. A light lunch will be served. Please come and support the efforts of this group. All are welcome.
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Frederic Senior Center Spades was played Monday, Sept. 21, with the following winners: Hazel Hoffman in first place, Liz Ruhn in second place, Holly Stonesifer in third place and Donald Danielson in fourth place. Whist and cards were played on Tuesday. Our morning coffee group and pool players enjoy their time at the center. Wednesday Pokeno and cards were played with refreshments together. Monday night knitters are a joy to see with their knitting skills but they will now discontinue until mid-February.
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Grantsburg. Xavier weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz. ••• A boy, Cade Rilan Branstad, born Sept. 5, 2009, to David and Kallie Branstad, Grantsburg. Cade weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz. ••• A boy, Gavin Anthony Mastrian, born Sept. 6, 2009, to Sara Boelman and Jeremy Mastrian, St. Croix Falls. Gavin weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz. ••• A boy, Jacob James Vadner, born Sept. 8, 2009, to David and Kari Vadner, Luck. Jacob weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz. ••• A boy, Griffin James Wilson, born Sept. 9, 2009, to Ross and Erika Wilson, Frederic. Griffin weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. ••• A girl, Jordan Lee Goebel, born Sept. 9, 2009, to Jason and Randi Goebel, Frederic. Jordan weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz. ••• A boy, Dean Robert Montpetit, born Sept. 10, 2009, to Kari and Paul Montpetit, Luck. Dean weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz. ••• A boy, Spencer Steven Thielen, born Sept. 10, 2009, to James and Sarah Thielen, Shafer, Minn. Spencer weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz. ••• A boy, Kale David Johnson, born Sept. 14, 2009, to Sam and Janelle Johnson, Grantsburg. Kale weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz. •••
Karl/Seidelmann Mackenzie Karl and Eric Seidelmann were married at Superior Shores Resort in Two Harbors, Minn., on Sept. 5, 2009. Mya Karl was maid of honor and Jenae Pitoscia and Laurie Seidelmann were bridesmaids. Scott Seidelmann was best man and Matthew Stromquist and Kevin Beane were groomsmen. The bride’s parents are Mary Eklof-Karl of Duluth, Minn., and Bud and Shelley Karl of Cushing. The grandparents of the bride are Melvin Eklof (and the late Marion Eklof) of Frederic and Bernie Karl (and the late Earl Karl) of Siren. The groom’s parents are Tom and Julie Seidelmann of Duluth, Minn. The couple honeymooned in Vancouver, British Columbia. They reside in Duluth, Minn.
Orange by LaVonne O’Brien
Harmony HCE met at Diane Medaglia’s on Tuesday with Diane and Carol Newman as hosts. Mark and Deanna Krause went to watch Kathryn in the Griak Invitational cross-country meet at the U of M on Saturday. Fran Krause went to her quilting meeting on Wednesday. Brad and Bryan Krause did well in the Webster cross-country meets last week at Unity and Northwestern. Webster football team beat favored Clear Lake 31-0 on Friday. Dinner guests at Jack and LaVonne O’Brien’s Sunday were Anita, Kathleen, Sharon O’Brien and Mike and Tylyn O’Brien.
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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Lewis A lot of people worked very hard to make our turkey dinner a success Saturday night at the Lewis church. After the dinner, volunteers put the church back in order for Sunday services. Some tired bones, especially feet, the next day but a good feeling of accomplishment. Gratitude was expressed to everyone who helped in any way. Because we had extra pies, those in church on Sunday enjoyed coffee and pie after services. Pastor Tom Cook was doorman at church during the church supper and welcomed many visitors. The building was decorated for fall with mums and other outside flowers, pumpkins, scarecrows, etc. Outside on the lawn the pattypan squash family welcomed you. Plans are already afoot for October as a benefit for Jesse Nelson Ford will be at the Frederic High School on Saturday, Oct. 17. Watch for details. Jesse is the daughter of Marlene and Scott Nelson and has been diagnosed with lupus.
Also, on Saturday, Oct. 17, is an all-day writer’s conference at the Spooner Ag Station from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is free registration and free lunch and an invitation to share something you have written (none book-length please) to compete for prizes. If bringing something to read aloud, contact Mary Olson to tell her so she will have an opening for you on the program. Member’s contributions will comprise the day’s program. Sounds like a good idea. Sponsored by the Indianhead Writers. Address: Mary Olson, 314 6th Ave., Shell Lake, WI 54871. The next meeting of the NW Regional Writers is the second Friday in October, the tenth, at 1 p.m. at Espresso Cabin near the Catholic church in Grantsburg, Hwy. 70. The assignment is to write on “Where were you and what were you doing on 9-11?” (Prose or poetry). Sheila Staples and Rick Abrahamzon went to the Drummond area early Saturday morning so Rick could fish trout one last time before the season closes. (He threw them all back). Losing one of our valued Monday Scrabble
players to the Dakotas, so a farewell is being planned. Watch for details. Did you get a political phone survey over the weekend? Stated with your opinion of President Obama, Doyle, the economy and what you think the future holds. A lot of press one or press two etc. What would happen if you still had a rotary phone? Did you visit an apple orchard this weekend? Many choices, each one delightful, offering everything from caramel apples to donuts to apple pies to jellies to well, yes, many varieties of apples. What’s cooking in rural kitchens these days besides apple pies? It’s the season for making wild grape jelly. Hold a jar up to the light and notice the lovely, jewel-like color. Imagine spreading it on your breakfast toast. Stop imagining and get out there and pick those wild grapes. (A little frost makes them sweeter.) LaVerne Leep’s sister, Elsie Potter of Silver Bay, Minn., and daughter, Connie, have been visiting in this area. JoAnn Gibb’s daughter, Vicki, of Texas, has
Siren Senior Center With the two boxes of donations given this week, our craft store is brimming over with a lot of treasures. Not too early to start your Christmas shopping, so when you are in the vicinity, stop in and give it a quick look over. Our newest venture, Cribbage, had four players that came out to play last Wednesday with the promise that a lot more were interested. Hopefully, this will be successful as it is nice to see more people using the center. It was built for all of the seniors in the area, so come out and take advantage. We have dime Bingo on Tuesday afternoon beginning at 1 p.m., Cribbage on Wednesday morning from 9 to 11:30 a.m., and 500 cards on Wednesday afternoon beginning at 1 p.m. Friday afternoon, we play Spades also at 1 p.m. The pool table is available every morning and the coffee pot is always on. The nutrition dinner is served promptly at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Beginning the first of October we will again discontinue the Wednesday meal. Connie Crosby from the government center will be at our Siren center on Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon to help all who are in need of fuel assistance. For further information on documents that are needed to determine your qualification you should call the government
center at 715-349-2181. I neglected to mention last week that a motion was made and seconded at our monthly meeting to have our current board serve us another year. The officers are Don Brand, president, Grace Haines, vice president, Corrine Root, secretary and Judy Johnson, treasurer. Good luck to all of you in our endeavors for the year 2010. Lou Jappe would like to see what kind of response there would be if anyone would like to have a time set aside at the center to play Dominos. This activity is enjoyed by other centers in the area and if anyone in our surrounding community is interested call the center at 715-349-7810 and voice your opinion. The goal for the rest of this year and the coming year is to make this one of the popular past times for all of us seniors. I had the pleasure of meeting Blackie, the correspondent for the Burnett County Humane Society last Saturday at the dog walk for the Harvestfest, and he wanted to express gratitude to everyone for the donations given at the center. He also said he was going to stop in and visit one day and hopes one of our sweet “girls” will be here to greet him. Remember the donation box, they wouldn’t be able to do all of their good work if it wasn’t for
Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. You'll never guess what I did last Saturday! Give up? OK, I'll tell you: I got to walk in the shelter's Animal Walk fundraiser in Siren! After my antics at the wine tasting party earlier this year, I figured I was doomed, but my mom gave me a second chance (again). She came home with a special collar for me that she said would prevent me from acting like a doofus. (I'm not used to walking on a leash.) . I tried it on, and, magically, I was no longer a powerhouse on a mission! It looked like some kind of ancient torture device because it had scary-looking prongs on it, but it really wasn't so bad. It only pinched me a little if I tried to pull too hard. Anyway, I'm glad I got to go along. I got to meet some new people, and I got to see both my current furry pals and some old friends that are now happy in their new homes. There were dogs of all shapes and sizes in attendance - from big like me, or bigger, to treerat sized. My brother was there, too, and he and Maddox, formerly known as Buckles, hung out and discussed what it was like being a tripod in a four-legged world. Before the walk, the staff was selling kerchiefs with the shelter's logo on it, and most of the dogs wore them during the walk. It looked like a big posse of hombres rode into town as we did our walking tour of Siren, only no
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one was looking for trouble. Besides, how tough can you look at the end of a leash? It was a nice day, it was fun, and it raised a lot of money for the shelter. The shelter crew, and myself, are grateful to everyone who came out to walk and to the generous folks who sponsored the walkers. I want to do it again next year!
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Two new faces have made their appearance at the shelter, and the first one has a tiny face indeed. Anna is a domestic long-haired kitten who looks like a miniature gray lion. Dusty is a beagle who was doing his own walking tour, only out in the Webb Lake area. I said goodbye to the last of the litter of four Labmix pups, Bruiser, and Kylie found herself a forever home as well. I'm glad to see them both get new people. I'd really like to see my pal, Elvis, find himself a new home. He's such a sweetheart. He's a foxhound/shepherd mix who gets along with other dogs, cats, knows commands, is
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all the folks that dig deep to assist them. Winners at 500 this week were Roger Greely, Dean Elkin, Flo Antiel, Dwaine Bentley and Candace Doriott. Spade winners were Holly Stonesifer, Dale Sicord, Darlene Groves, Arvid Pearson and Tony Rutter. Several weeks ago, the card committee passed around a notice that due to the high cost of baking material and probably energy, we would not be serving the usual treats after cards. Well, the card players have come forth and we now have at least three times the goodies we had before. Gratitude is extended to Nona Severson, Anke Olesen, Marie Van Gilder, Sharon Link, Sue Newberger and Candace Doriott for your donations of treats on Wednesday and Friday. Lo and behold, we have no birthday names for October. Surely there are some out there that were born in this month, so we would appreciate it if you would give us your names. We will still celebrate the birthdays at our monthly meeting on Oct. 20. The center should be decorated for Halloween month by the time you read this, so stop in and have a peek. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
housetrained, and he's so mellow, he doesn't need a special collar to walk on a leash. He's about as laid-back as they come. If you're looking for a dog like that, maybe you should come and take a look at Elvis. Last week I mentioned that the shelter is selling kringles again, and I promised to let you know if "liver" was one of the flavors. Well, it isn't, but there are lots of other flavors to choose from. Let's see...there's almond, apple, apple cinnamon, plain cinnamon (mmmm, I'm drooling already!), raspberry, chocolate eclair, cherry, raspberry cheesecake, pecan, and turtle. Turtle? Turtle?! I've sniffed a lot of turtles before, but I wouldn't have thought of putting one in a pastry. Oh, well. You can order kringles from the shelter directly, or if you happen to know any of the staff or volunteers you can place an order with them. Kringles are $8 apiece, and I think they will arrive around mid-November. I'll find out exactly when and let you know next week. I think last weekend's windstorm blew my outside toys two towns away, but it also rained down a whole new batch of big sticks for me to twirl around. I'm itching to get outside and play, so I'll say so-long for now. Take care, everybody, and I'll see you here next week! HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org 866-4096.
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been visiting for several weeks in Frederic with her mother and other relatives and friends. LaVonne Boyer does not have to have surgery on her shoulder although it is broken. She must keep her arm bandaged, however, for four weeks. Jam sessions are back in the Lewis church, the first Saturday night of each month, beginning with this Saturday night from 6 – 9 p.m. If anyone wants to bring something for a sweet treat, bars are fine to eat. The monthly potluck is this Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the church. The fellowship supper will be followed by a 7 p.m. business meeting. Pastor Tom Cook’s Sunday message came complete with props or what we call visuals. In this case, he brought a box of spices, each with its own particular qualities. The implicit comparison was with members and friends of the church who contribute a specific quality or ability to the mix of congregation. Some people have vocal or instrumental talent; others business acumen; others organizational ability; speaking or writing skills; housekeeping know-how. So many shared talents. The Sept. 25 issue of Hoard’s Dairyman has an article about Cris and Gary Peterson and their farm near Grantsburg. Interesting. The Indianhead Gem and Mineral Society will meet Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m., at the Luck Senior Center. The program is a DVD on The Wonderful World of Agates. Potluck lunch. Welcome.
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Ladies, have you taken my advice and talked your husbands into dining out at the many harvest suppers going on now around the area? There are so many good cooks in this area. Even though Mother Nature has been rather stingy with rain this year many of our common vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and squash are still on the harvest supper table. Keep checking the paper, as they should be around for a few more weeks. What a great way to come together with friends, family and neighbors at a table. Those of you who sang in last year’s community Christmas contest, or would like to join in the fun this year, mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 8, and meet at the Siren Bethany Church at 7 p.m. Those of you who do knitting or crocheting for the annual Siren Lioness/U.S. Bank mitten tree, there is a good supply of yarn in at the bank for your projects of hats, mittens, scarves or slippers. The tree will be up before we know it and winter isn’t far away. The Siren Methodist Church members enjoyed a lasagna dinner after services. The meal was donated by an anonymous donor. Peggy’s Fashion Rack of Siren will be hosting a fall festival salad/luncheon and trunk show on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m., at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Webster. You can pick up tickets at Peggy’s store in Siren for just $8. Congratulations to elementary student Hannah Skold, middle-schooler Jessica Strabel and high-schooler Ashley Bjornstad for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week. There will be a benefit for Ruby and Kay Kettula in Lewis on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Sundown Saloon. For more info call Linda at 715-349-7295 or Sirae at 715-866-8940.
SCRMC Employee of the Month St. Croix Regional Medical Center congratulates Laura Seeger, who has been chosen employee of the month for October 2009. Seeger is a certified operation room technician at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. – Photo submitted
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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Cloverton-Markville
Let’s take a look at some group activities out here in the little townships of New Dosey and Arna, then we’ll see what some of the individuals have been doing. The annual neighborhood hayride was on Sept. 12. Weekenders Mary and Ron Mosser host this fun-filled event each autumn. Robin Fornengo, Dave and Sandi Drake, Marlene and Don Mishler and Fran Levings all climbed aboard for a three-hour ride. Stops were made at the homes of Helen Allen, Shirley and Jerry Blokzyl, the Cloverton Town Hall and Sandi and Dave’s place. We all convened at the Mosser summer home off Rutabaga Road afterwards where Dave Baler and Jan and Ed Proffit joined us for a port meal. The monthly Duxbury Volunteer Fire DeElliot is a 1-yearold, neutered male apricot poodle. The young lad that he is, Elliot is energetic and happy. He loves all attention and being held is his favorite place to be. Elliot was found wandering on the road as a stray and is looking for a new home. He is one of the many small dogs currently available at the Arnell shelter. Large dogs are the norm at an animal shelter. They are more likely to grow bigger than their caregiver desires and are often left outside to wander away and get lost. Small dogs are generally kept indoors and have little chance of becoming a stray. That is why it is so strange to have five small stray dogs at the shelter looking for new homes. They all need homes, big and small and in between. The Mighty but Mini crew includes two pug mixes, Peanut and Franny. Peanut is a 9month-old, neutered male puggle mix. He looks like a miniature black pointer. Peanut is friendly and needs a home that will offer gentle training and socialization. Franny is 3 years old and has the face of a pug on a slightly taller frame, standing 17 inches at the shoulder. Franny is a happy dog, ready for adventure. She is good with kids and she is already spayed. Charlie is a 6-year-old red miniature dachshund neutered male. Charlie is a mature gentleman with manners even if he doesn’t know many commands. He has a winning, sweet nature and would make a great companion dog for just about anyone. The last of the Mighty Minis is Clancy. He is a 2-year-old, neutered male apricot poodle or poodle mix. He is good with dogs, cats and kids. He likes to go for car rides and is
partment meeting was held at the Duxbury store on Sept. 15. Chief Michael McCullen and treasurer Patrice Winfield were joined by Dave Baker, Dave Drake, Don Mishler, Joe Vink and Ron McCullen. Raffle tickets for the fall fundraiser were distributed and McCullen reported on how the recently awarded DNR grant will be spent. A warning was issued to be very careful with matches and fires because an extreme fire hazard is in effect. The New Dosey Landscaping Committee got off to a good start on Sept. 17 with plans for a spring sale fundraiser and lots of ideas for decorating both the town hall lawn and the cemetery with flowers and shrubs. A full-scale organizational meeting will be held in February to select a name and elect officers. The
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a friendly, happy camper. All of these Minis came to the Arnell shelter as strays. Perhaps it is a sign of the economic times or merely a coincidence, but all are waiting to meet their new families and a second chance. In the Mighty Medium category are Greta and Mara. Greta is a 2-year-old collie-corgi mix. She has a golden sable coat, a snip on her nose and white ruff like Lassie. Greta was adopted last week by a family with a small dachshund that wasn’t Greta’s cup of tea. She has been returned to Arnell and is now looking for a home where she will be an only dog. Mara is a tan 3-year-old terrier mix. She is sweet and calm but ready to chase squirrels. Lest you forget, healthy, playful and adoring cats are also available at the shelter. Orange, buff, grey and white, diluted torti, black and white, more buff and solid white are all there. Kittens are coming in by the boxful. They need to find homes to make room for the next litter. Please visit our Web site to view spot photos of their winning smiles at arnellhumane.org, 715 268-7387 (PETS).
Grantsburg Public Library Janel Hutton, who did a wonderful job putting together the summer reading program, has volunteered to coordinate children’s programs for the library. Fall is in full swing at the library. Wednesday morning preschool story hour will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Highlights include exercising class the first Wednesdays, second Wednesday a book to take home as part of the Head Start Program, story hour birthday parties the third Wednesday and surprise day the fourth Wednesday. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, “Pumpkin Fun.” Again this year, the library is offering an after-school reading program for children who are not reading at their grade level. Students work one-on-one with a reading volunteer in reading material that is suited to their ability and advance their skills as the lessons continue. If you feel your child would benefit from the program call the library for enrollment or speak to your child’s teacher at school. The
sessions meet Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Books being published in October have been ordered and the list can be found at the circulation desk or on Merlin from home at www.nwls.wislib.org. Some of the featured authors include David Baldacci, Vince Flynn, Karen Kingsbury and Nora Roberts. If you have a PlayStation the family is no longer using, please consider donating it to the library for our use in after-school activities.
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club is open to anyone in the township and they hope to have many members. Pat Kinblom, Cozy Corner, has set up an art class for Tuesday afternoons at the Northland Community Center. Clara Lilly, Shirley Blokzyl and Darlene Merimonti have joined the group. This class should be very entertaining and educational because Pat is a good artist indeed. Robin and John Fornengo spent two weeks in Concord, Calif., at the beginning of the month. They stayed at the home of her brother, Randy Merritt, and his wife, Diane. One special highlight for Robin was fishing in Martinez Bay, where she caught a 20-inch bass. She also caught a sturgeon but had to throw it back. While in California, Robin and John attended her 40th high school reunion from Armijo High School in Fairfield. Beverly and Ed Carlin are grandparents again. Daughter Jenny and her husband, Robbie Gurske, had a daughter on Sept. 12. They named her Isabella Rose. Bev spent four days in Princeton, Minn., with the family, while Ed came home to farm. Last week, Bev and Ed took brother, Eugene, and wife, Joyce, out to eat before they returned to their home in Nevada. Eugene and Joyce spend summers in Garrison. Shirley and Jerry Blokzyl had a wonderful time at the first-annual Christian Music Festival held recently at the farm of Mike Hanson. Mike lives past the Grindstone Bible Camp. The daylong event included music and food. Many of us know Mike from the many times he has provided entertainment for SevenCounty Senior Federation events. Jerry still goes to physical therapy in Sandstone, Minn., to help his recuperation from a knee replacement. His sons are up often these days to go bow hunting. Deloris Schirmer washed the outsides of all of her windows one day during this nice weather. Her granddaughter, Becky, is getting married in St. Paul, Minn., on Oct. 3. Becky and her fiancé live in Indianapolis, Ind. Marlene and Don Mishler entertained Sharon (Nolan) and Doug Panek and Phil and Helen Nolan awhile back at their home. Don grilled hamburgers and everyone had a nice visit. It’s been the grandparent regime for Dave and me the past two weekends. One time had
us in Ashland celebrating two birthdays over there and the next weekend we were in Minnetonka, Minn., visiting the newest grandchild. Get rid of those slugs, wherever they are.
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Fairbanks/Sopiwnik Rick Fairbanks and Angela Fairbanks of Ashland and Kris Matson of Northfield, Minn., and Jesse and Sue Sopiwnik of Frederic, would like to announce the upcoming wedding of their children, Jess Fairbanks and Blaise Sopiwnik. Jess is a 2006 graduate of Loyola College of Maryland in Baltimore, Md., and is currently working as the outdoor orientation coordinator at Northland College in Ashland. Blaise is a 2004 graduate of Northland College and is currently working as an admissions counselor at Northland. Both Blaise and Jess are also working to start a small permaculture farm on their property in Washburn. The couple will be getting married in Washburn on Oct. 10. - Special photo
St. Croix Regional announces new parenting group to start in October ST. CROIX FALLS – Lookvelopmental stages, coming for support during the mon childhood illnesses and first year of development for vaccines, infant sign lanyour child? Beginning Oct. 1, guage and many more! One St. Croix Regional Medical of our experienced health Center will offer a new parcare providers may also be enting group, Year One: present to discuss the most Bringing Up Baby, for parents current information on these and their babies under 1 year topics as appropriate. old. The classes are free, but Held on the first Thursday registration is required as of the month from 6 to 7 p.m., space is limited. The group this group will address a new meetings are facilitated by Angela Chivers child-care/parenting topic of health educators Angela interest each month. This Chivers and Sarah Shaw, group will strive to create a comfortable, who both have small children of their relaxed atmosphere to learn and meet own. To register or for questions, please other parents who are in the same phase call 715-483-0431 or e-mail: of life. Topics include: car seat safety, de- sarah.shaw@scrmc.org. - submitted
Peggy’s to present luncheon and trunk show WEBSTER - Peggy’s Fashion Rack of Siren will present a Fall Festival Luncheon and Trunk Show this Saturday, Oct. 3, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Webster. The event, which begins at 11 a.m., is sponsored by St. John’s/Our Lady’s
CCW. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased at Peggy’s Fashion Rack in Siren or St. John’s church office. Further information is available by calling the church office at 715-866-7321. - with submitted information
Polk-Burnett Retired Educators to meet BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – The Polk-Burnett Retired Educators will meet at the Hog Wild (Main Street) in Luck on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 11:30 a.m. Following the noon meal there will be a brief meeting and then a tour of the new Luck Museum and Library.
Please make reservations with your contact person by Monday, Oct. 5. Clayton Jorgensen, 715-463-5725, is in charge of arrangements. All retired educators, support personnel and spouses are invited to attend. – submitted
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Dance like a wave of the sea There’s an old description of fiddle tunes, noting they’re like “rolling stones gathering moss.” Referring, I suppose, to how all those old tunes aren’t stories by themselves, but that many tales cling to them. Really, when a lively tune carries the name “Good Morning to Your Nightcap,” or perhaps “Last Night’s Fun,” wouldn’t you rather surmise there’s a story attached? Or a series of stories? One of the fun things about history surely is the stories; even though many of them have been lost to us, but we still have the music. This will be in grand evidence at Forts Folle Avoine’s Beaver Club dinner on Oct. 10. For, besides the furtrade-style foods being served—walleye, quail, and buffalo for starters—the music surrounding the festivities will also be rather savory. There will be bagpipes, an influence of the Scots who were prominent in the fur trade companies. At various times the soft melodies of American Indian flute music will serenade the diners. Choruses of some hearty French-Canadian voyageur canoe-paddling songs will resound, and the lilt of fiddle music will round out the tunes of the evening. Fiddles were treasured by voyageurs, and were carefully toted in their canoes across thousands of miles of the water routes, which tied the fur trading areas together. And, each winter, many small outposts, like the original Forts Folle Avoine, would echo to the rhythmic tunes of the magical strings. Prevailing on the strings at Folle Avoine’s Beaver Club event will be Ryan Gale, a fur trade historian-author-re-enactor-graphic designer-and fiddler extraordinaire. Growing up on Lake Superior’s north shore, his interest in the fur trade was a natural, and frequent visits to Fort William and Grand Portage as a youth
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fired his mind with the stories of the fur trade, stories he’s put to good use in a recent book, “The Great Northwest Fur Trade: A Material Culture, 1763-1850,” a well-illustrated volume focusing on the items of everyday life used in those
times. Gale began attending fur trade events by accompanying his parents on jaunts to the nearby sites, and took to fiddle playing in his teens. His repertoire includes a blend of mostly Irish/Scots/French-Canadian styles. Indeed, the three were closely intertwined in times past, and undoubtedly the original Beaver Club affairs, held in Montreal, would likely have featured the familiar strains of local fiddlers playing the same tunes Gale will be performing. Music as stories yet again. Uh-oh, never fails – I started writing of the music and I must dash off to my fellow gnomes; perhaps to start up an impromptu session on panpipes, drums, whatever we have on hand. I’ll leave you, though, with this about fiddle music from Ireland’s famed poet William Butler Yeats (1865-1939): The Fiddler of Dooney When I play on my fiddle in Dooney, Folk dance like a wave of the sea;
Ryan Gale will share his repertoire of Irish, Scots, and French-Canadian tunes for guests on Oct. 10 at the Beaver Club celebration set for Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. – Photo submitted My cousin is priest in Kilvarnet, My brother in Moharabuiee. I passed my brother and cousin: They read in their books of prayer; I read in my book of songs I bought at the Sligo fair. When we come at the end of time, To Peter sitting in state, He will smile on the three old spirits, But call me first through the gate; For the good are always the merry, Save by an evil chance,
Festival’s Featured Artist ST. CROIX FALLS – There simply cannot be an actor with more enthusiasm or sense of fun than Rod Kleiss. Now that he’s playing the role of Sidney Bruhl in “Deathtrap,” Kleiss has adopted yet another playful habit: wearing a sporty hat and parking his little Triumph Spitfire out front of Festival Theatre! Kleiss’ director for “Deathtrap” is Joe Wiener, who recently admitted, “In 15 years I’d love to play Sidney because he’s such a rich character. If Rod Kleiss is not having a complete and utter blast playing this role, then something is wrong him!” Kleiss is a four-year veteran of the Festival Theatre stage, having performed in 2006 as Raff Brinker in the record-setting holiday show “Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates.” Then, in 2007, Kleiss showed his singing
The St. Croix Falls Historical Society is working quietly at many projects that promise to preserve our history – the story of the people of this valley. One of these projects, speaking of “quietly,” is at the cemetery. It has recently been discovered that many of the final resting places of the earlier residents of this town are slowly being obscured by the elements. A couple of historical society members have volunteered to donate time and materials to restore the grounds. Bill Beatty and Jim Solum have put in many hours; one of their first major undertakings (that isn’t meant to be a pun) was the cutting down of trees whose roots were disturbing grave markers. One marker that has particular significance to our history was covered with several inches of dirt, and when cleaned off, displayed the name “Mary Worth.” Mrs. Worth’s husband, Edward, was employed by the St. Croix Falls lumber company in the mid-1800s and she was among the pioneer women who “conducted the boarding houses and cooked.” There’s lots of cleanup work to be done, these volunteers found, to restore dignity to our cemetery. From the book “St. Croix Tales,” this is a bit of the history of the cemetery: “Cemetery History Buried in the Past … “Whatever official records may have
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been kept regarding the establishment of the St. Croix Falls Town and Village Cemetery – they seem to be gone. “According to Pearl Blanding Rosemarie (1882-1970), ‘both Indians and Vezina whites were buried near the Presbyterian church (248 Kentucky Street), and bones were moved to the new cemeSponsored by tery’ when she the St. Croix was a child. She Falls Historical said that John Society Towers, whose home was located just southeast of the cemetery, gave three ‘40s’ of land for the cemetery, but Tower’s granddaughter, Jean Anderson, of Balsam Lake, refutes that. Real estate records indicate that in 1861 Cordelia and Don C. Ketchum sold five acres of land at that location for $75 to the ‘Falls St. Croix.’ “By the time the St. Croix Falls Town and Village Cemetery Association was organized in 1926, the log book recorded that the main grounds consisted of 11.83 acres. The first trustees elected were A.H. Burfeind, for the vil-
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prowess and gutsy nature when he performed in the musical revue “Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas.” In that production, he had to learn complicated dance steps and play a wide variety of roles. Last season, Kleiss got a chance to relive childhood playing the part of the eccentric nephew who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt in “Arsenic and Old Lace.” Many northwestern Wisconsinites know Kleiss as the president of Kleiss
Gears in Grantsburg, where his firm is a one-stop shop for the design and manufacturing of custom injection molded plastic gears. Kleiss’ Burnett County connections also see him active with the Voyageur Village Playhouse. Some of Kleiss’ favorite roles include Salieri in the Chimera Theatre production of “Amadeus,” Jack Manningham in the Lakeshore Players production of “Angel Street,” and Korgstad in the Park Square Theatre production of “A Doll’s House.” Kleiss’s training includes a stint with the famous Circle-In-The-Square Theatre School in New York City. Festival Theatre’s production of “Deathtrap” runs weekends through Oct. 25 (including every Thursday and Sunday).
lage, and L.D. Bishop, for the town. Other members of the cemetery board in the earliest years were Bertha Berger, Harry Mattson, W.R. Vezina, Leo Smith, Herman Anderson and W.R. Taylor,. Sexton Hans Hanson started work on 6/8/27. The first project undertaken was a “cleanup of the grounds. “Bob Mack, who was secretary of the cemetery association in the 1940s to 1960s, believed that it was in about 1868 that the first burials were made on this land. At first, he said, no records were kept of burials, but only a name on the grave. When he was secretary of the cemetery board, he made a big book, filling in all information he could learn about the person buried. Iver Kammerud succeeded Mack, and has served as secretary in the interim, retiring just recently from that position. Records, including an oilcloth drawing and blueprints of the cemetery plots made by John Tower, are stored at the Eagle Valley Bank.” Preservation is another major concern of the St. Croix Falls Historical Society, which is always aware of the importance of keeping our past as an inspiration for our future. The communities along our rivers are generally the first and foremost “historic” due to their location on the early major transportation routes. St. Croix Falls has the distinction of being the oldest on the upper St. Croix, as early settlers stopped here be-
fore confronting the turbulence of those falls. The power of the falls also attracted entrepreneurs who thought they could harness it for manufacturing – they found they couldn’t, for the falls were literally overpowering. The state of Wisconsin (and also Minnesota) have enacted legislation making it mandatory for each “river town” to name a historic-district council that would designate properties worthy of protection. For St. Croix Falls, these are Debra Kravig, Norm Toensing, Kim Murphy, Meg Luhrs, David Ollman, Rosemarie Braatz and Rick Vezina. Another distinguished St. Croix Falls native, a graduate of our school, was John Addington, who died recently at age 83. His obituary in the Minneapolis Star Tribune referred to him as a “guardian of precision in print.” The obit states that Addington was “born in 1926 … grew up in St. Croix Falls, Wis., and covered sports for his high school newspaper.” His wife, Frances, was quoted: “In college, Addington was passionate about history and ‘correct writing.’ His interest in journalism led him to transfer to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, from which he graduated.” It seems that his mentors in the St. Croix Falls school would have been Nels Sorensen and Helen Huber, both of them sticklers for getting things right.
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The food challenge is set DRESSER - In hopes of collecting 5,000 pounds of food for local food shelves, Trollhaugen will be hosting a food drive fundraiser this Sunday, Oct. 4, noon – 4 p.m. This annual event started last season when food shelves across the nation expressed their desperate need for food donations. In efforts to support local food shelves, Polk County and it’s surrounding communities rose to the occasion, donating more than 4,000 pounds of food to those in need.
The goal this year is to provide local food shelves with bountiful amounts of food during this festive harvest season. Community members are encouraged to donate two canned/boxed food items; in doing so, they will receive a complimentary Trollhaugen lift ticket for the upcoming winter season. Whether you are a winter sport enthusiast or not, the event will be made complete with festive events including hay-wagon rides, chairlift rides and fun activities for all who attend. - from Trollhaugen
VFW announces contests BURNETT COUNTY - Burnett County VFW Post 1256 has announced that they are once again sponsoring the Voice of Democracy speech contest for students in grades nine – 12 and the Patriots Pen writing contest for students in grades six to eight.
The contests are open to all Burnett County students attending public or private schools as well as home-schooled students. The deadline to submit entries is Nov. 1. For more information, contact Peggy Moore, commander, at 715-3498087. - with submitted information
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It's homecoming week at Luck LUCK - The week of Sept. 28 – Oct. 2 is a busy one for the students of Luck High School as they celebrate Homecoming 2009. Many of the students will be dressed up in unique and unusual ways. Monday was Hawaiian Day or Super Hero Day, Tuesday was Wacky Day or Twin Day, Wednesday is Clique Day with the freshmen as “Hicks,” the sophomores as “Preps,” the juniors as “Jocks,” and the seniors as “Nerds.” Thursday is Class Colors and Patterns Day with the freshmen in yellow and/or plaid, the sophomores in green and/or camouflage, the juniors in white and/or polka-dots, and the seniors will be in orange and/or stripes. Of course, Friday is Cardinal Pride Day. During the homeroom period each day, the classes will be meeting to plan their floats, cheers, skits, signs, and talents. After school on Monday, the junior varsity football team hosted Unity. On Tuesday, the Luck-Unity tennis team played at Durand and the L. H. S. volleyball teams hosted Clayton. On Wednesday, the girls’ golf team will take part in the regional match at Pheasant Hills. Following a pep fest on Thursday, the Luck-Unity Tennis team will be playing at Barron. That evening there will be a Volleyball Boosters Spaghetti Supper fundraiser in the cafeteria followed by the Parents Night volleyball matches
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Luck’s 2009 Homecoming royalty – bottom row (L to R): freshmen attendants Brodie Kunze and Hannah Karl, junior attendants Kyle James and Morgan Denny; and sophomore attendants Michelle Tomlinson and Nick Tronred. Middle row: Senior queen candidates Laura Taylor, Elie Lewis, Aleah Lemieux and Eryn Taber. Back row: Senior king candidates Chris Aldrich, Collin Svoboda, Mitch Larson and Jordan Lundmark. Missing, Amanda Groehler and Gary Ekholm. The crowning of the new king and queen will take place on Friday at a pep fest. – Photo submitted against Frederic. Friday will be a fun-filled day for students and staff. The morning begins with an intramural volleyball tournament. It will be followed by an activity meant to foster teamwork on behalf of the entire class – float building at the
school’s bus garage. After lunch, students in grades 7-12 will be involved with the homecoming pep fest – which will he held at the football field if the weather permits. During the pep fest, each class will participate in skit, song/cheer, and talent contests, and
other games, as well as the crowning of the homecoming king and queen. At 2:25 p.m., entries for the homecoming parade will begin lining up by Maxwell Heating. The parade will begin at 2:40 p.m. and will follow a route running from Main Street to Park Avenue and then on to Seventh Street past the school to the football field. Kickoff for the homecoming football game against the Saints of St. Croix Falls is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Victory Dance will begin shortly after the end of the game and run until midnight in the small gym. The music will be provided by D. J. Spiders from Mars. Reigning over homecoming are freshmen attendants Hannah Karl and Brodie Kunze, sophomore attendants Michelle Tomlinson and Nick Tronrud, junior attendants Morgan Denny and Kyle James, and senior king and queen candidates Amanda Groehler, Aleah Lemieux, Elie Lewis, Eryn Taber, Laura Taylor, Chris Aldrich, Gary Ekholm, Mitch Larson, Jordan Lundmark and Collin Svoboda. The homecoming activities are being planned by the members of the student council and their adviser, Matt Dunlap. Nancy Hunter is organizing the homecoming dance. Proceeds from the dance will help pay for the new outdoor concession stand. - Lori Nelson
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Indian Creek School reunion
The Indian Creek School reunion was held at Coyland Creek on Saturday, Sept. 12. Shown (L to R) front row: Bob Rasmussen, Alan Knechtel, Mary Ann (Brunclik) Coen, Wealthy (Owens) Marschall, Bill Tietz, Lowell Tietz, Glenn Egge, Carol (Ackland) Behning, Ron Ackland and Larry Tietz. Back row: Bob Richter, Virginia Beecroft, Carol (Monsfelt) Morse, Ken Beecroft, Niel Tietz, Patty (Tietz) Mendel, Carl Rasmussen, Jean (Polsfuss) Kindelberger, Terry Johnson, Judy (Nelson) Hayman, Wilferd Owens, Bonnie Ackland-Fimon, Harlin Owens, Diane Martin, Dennis Anderson, Martha (Polsfuss) Obmann, Mick Weiser and Sylvia (Wahl) Chaplin. Attending but not in picture were Dennis Marschall, Art Martin and teacher Carolyn Golz. - Special photo
Indianhead Barbershop Chorus to perform The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus will hold its annual show on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Unity High School. Show times are 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Guest quartets are Vocality, a recent district champion, and Storm Front, who ranked third in International competition this year. The chorus has been working all year on what they feel is a great show. Also there are five local quartets performing. There is an afterglow at Milltown Community Center following the evening concert. Contact any chorus member or call 715-483-9202 for tickets. - Special photo The Burnett Community Library Board wants to give a big THANK-YOU to the following individuals and businesses for contributing to our successful Silent Auction:
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Frederic Homecoming
Ian Anderson was crowned Frederic’s homecoming king during the pep fest held Friday, Sept. 25, in the high school gym. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld
A lifesaver is passed on toothpicks between two juniors during a game titled Class Reunion. Four individuals passed the lifesaver and the next four passed an orange between chins followed by the end person sitting on a balloon in order to pop it.
Kendra Wells was crowned Frederic Homecoming Queen during the pep fest. She had the white flowers instead of the red like the other candidates.
Senior Ashley Lonetti covers her brother Gino’s face with chocolate-covered marshmallows after a competition to see who can drop the most into their younger sibling’s mouth while standing on a chair.
Five contestants were blindfolded, asked to place a funnel down the front of their pants and told that they would have to try to drop a quarter into the funnel. After the word “go,” a cup of water was poured down the funnel as a practical joke.
Several senior football players were blindfolded and sat in seats where they were asked to guess which one of several girls that hugged them was their girlfriend. Instead of the girlfriends, teachers gave each player a hug. Here, teacher Kelly Hopkins sits on Brad Thomas’ lap. After guessing, the guys had their blindfold removed to see who they thought was their girlfriend.
Frederic teacher Joel Wells waits to be pied during the festivities at Frederic School’s pep fest. Wells took a pie to the face after receiving the most money in his jar over the homecoming week.
“If I were not a teacher, I know just what I’d be. If I were not a teacher, a tooth fairy I would be,” teacher Jason Pickering stated. Each teacher had a profession they would be with a rhyme to follow during the teacher skit at the pep fest Friday afternoon.
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Siren Harvestfest celebration
This 1939 Pontiac Coupe owned by Dan and Debbie Ament, Perham, Minn., won the Street Rod of the Year award for 2008. The Aments heard about the Harvest of Cars show at Yourchuck’s True Value Hardware, Siren, Saturday, Sept. 26, from organizer Larry Koch, and brought their vehicle over for show. Adventures Restaurant and Pub staff, (L to R) Jessica Ullman, Jessica Nelson, Tara Siebenthal, Mary Robinson, Kim Boyd and Amber Guevara (front), was the only live entry in the Siren Chamber-sponsored scarecrow-decorating competition. Harvestfest entries in the still scarecrow-decorating competition came from Yourchuck’s, Bremer Bank, Syren General Store, Community Referral Agency, Adventures, the Main Street businesses and The Pizza Place.
This 1956 Chevy Bel-Aire station wagon owned by Jim and Sue Wessels has been made into a hot rod. “(People nowdays) wouldn’t ride in it when they were kids,” said show organizer Larry Koch, Siren. A total of 53 vehicles were registered for this year’s Harvestfest car show, about half the number Koch would like to see in the Yourchuck parking lot.
The body of this 1949 Ford owned by Rob Severson, Pine City, Minn., was cut apart in a process called channeling. Six inches were cut off, then the top and bottom were reassembled, leaving a lowered vehicle. “It’s an enormous job,” commented Larry Koch, organizer of the car show at Yourchuck’s True Value Hardware this past weekend.
This display on the southeast corner of First Avenue and Main Street, Siren, was entered in the Siren Chamber’s Harvestfest scarecrow-decorating competition by the businesses located on Main Street.
The Cool Classic Country Band performed in the Crooked Lake Park band shell Saturday afternoon. Band members were (L to R): Don Kasti, Coon Rapids, Minn.; Pat and Gary Fender, Grantsburg; Vernon and Myrna Bistram, Siren; and Duane Purcell, Siren. Sonny Winberg and the Hillbilly Mafia Band provided music in the band shell from 5-8 p.m. that day.
Members of the Siren High School girls volleyball team, (L to R) Raven Emery, Shelbi Spafford, Sarah Howe, Heather Bearheart and Zoe Emery, brought apples, caramel corn and baked apple crisp to Crooked Lake Park to sell in raising funds for their team.
Photos by Nancy Jappe
Scarecrow winners SIREN - Judges for the Siren Chamber Harvestfest Scarecrow Decorating Contest chose the display of window shoppers at Syren General Store as the first-place/most-whimsical winner. Second-place/best-business representation went to Siren Telephone Company. First place for live scarecrows went to the only entry in this category, Adventures Restaurant and Pub. – Information submitted
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Harvestfest celebration, continued
Dressed scarecrows, in high-fashion gear, peered into the window near Syren General Store, startling those who were looking from the inside out.
Miss Siren, Jennica Kosloski, was talked into trying her hand at milking a goat at the Glover’s petting zoo, part of the Siren Harvestfest celebration at Crooked Lake Park Saturday, Sept. 26. Koslowski wasn’t too happy about the experience, but at least she could tell people she had actually milked a goat.
Photos by Nancy Jappe
Blacksmith Chuck Awe, owner of Mud Hen Lake Farm and Smithy, demonstrated his skill in Crooked Lake Park during the Harvestfest celebration this past weekend. Tom Latane, Pepin, was Awe’s first teacher in the art of blacksmithing. He also took instruction from Peter Ross, blacksmith at Colonial Williamsburg, Va. “This is real - dirt and fire - about as basic as you can get,” Awe said.
Zoey Hoeg from Coon Rapids, Minn., got acquainted with a tiny tiger kitten she found at the Glover’s petting zoo in Crooked Lake Park, Siren, Saturday, Sept. 26. Zoey is the granddaughter of Tom and Audrey Richards, Frederic.
Carriage rides through Siren were offered Saturday from Crooked Lake Park to Main Street by Pam and Darwyn Brown from Coomer Creek Ranch.
Segerstrom photo presented
Adeline Pederson from Norfork, Neb., great-granddaughter of Siren’s first postmaster, Charles Segerstrom, donated this framed photograph of Segerstrom and his wife, Sarah, to the people of Siren. Pederson and her husband, Tom, brought the photo to North Winds Arts, Siren, Wednesday, Sept. 23. Segerstrom was described by his great-granddaughter as a hardworking, very kind person who helped other people all the time. The Segerstrom photo, along with other items of Siren memorabilia, will be on display at North Winds Arts until Saturday, Oct. 3.
Adeline Pederson (L) showed postcards from Siren postmarked 1909 and 1919 to Chris Moeller, Siren Chamber of Commerce administrator. The postcards were passed down from Pederson’s grandmother to her aunt, her father and on to her. The Segerstrom memorabilia was hard for Pederson to part with, but she wanted it to go someplace where people would enjoy seeing it rather than having it thrown away when she is no longer around.
This postcard shows Siren as it looked in the early 1900s. Charles Segerstrom, Siren’s first postmaster, named the village Syren, the Swedish word for lilac, after the lilacs that bloomed in his wife, Sarah’s, garden. Someone at the post office thought the word had been misspelled and changed the y to an i. The people in the village at that time felt it would be too expensive to change the spelling, so the i was left in the name.
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St. Croix Falls Homecoming parade
The senior class float for homecoming.
This is the junior class float. – Photos by Tammi Milberg
St. Croix Falls Elementary students participated in the homecoming parade downtown Friday afternoon, Sept. 25. Despite the rainy weather, the Saints Pride was in full force.
The sophomore float for St. Croix Falls homecoming.
Unity Homecoming week Truman Jacobson, Unity junior, shows school spirit by wearing spring attire during Seasons Day. Seniors had to dress for fall, sophomores in summer wear, and freshmen for winter.
Morgan Gordon and Kalvin Zygowicz, Unity seniors, showed their school spirit for homecoming on Seasons Day.
Unity seniors show their spirit on Color Day. Amanda Bestland and Hannah Florer dressed in pink attire, as the juniors dressed in tan, sophomores in purple, and freshmen dressed in lime green. – Photos by Jeanne Alling
LEFT: Unity’s 2009 Homecoming Court included: seated Queen Brittany Petznick and King Dustin McKinney. Standing: Tim Hallin, Monique Slate, Kelsey Radke, Karly Peckman and Jake DeHaven. Missing is Jared Mork.
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Frederic Class of 1964 The Frederic High School Class of 1964 held their 45th class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Dalles House. Pictured in the front row are: Carol Freeberg Searing, Duane Martin, Peggy Matz Thompson, Fern Engelhart Brunclik, Deniece Peterson Noe, Cheryl Anderson Parkins, Lonnie Grindell Bell and Sherry Paulsen Gjonnes. Second row: Cary Peterson, Carol Hedlund Mattson, Doris Westring, Sheary Wedin Lindquist, Dorothy Hughes Titus, Diane Jarvis Ackland, Jenna Pedersen Beard, Sharla Berg Blischok, Jerry Wicklund, Walt Schommer, Lyman Brunclik, Diane Alden Pravettoni and Joan Bengtson Route. Back row: Alan Melin, Joe McAbee, Bill Java, Richard Johnson, Betsy Hansen Hanson, Lu Karl, Edie Lundeen Marek (hidden), Les Rybak, Ron Ackland, Henry Schmidt, Gary Sederlund, Carl Rasmussen, Joe Brunclik and Ray Gruel. Missing from photo: Ruth Ann Peterson Thiel and Starr Smith Warndahl. – Photo submitted
Moose present check to Burnett County Library Dick Sweet, communityservice co-chair for the Burnett County Moose Lodge, presented a check to JoAnne Schultz (L), vice president of Friends of Burnett Community Library, and Friends President Bonnie Niemi Friday, Sept. 25. A total of $825 was raised as the result of a Sept. 19 spaghetti supper fundraiser at the lodge. The money will be used for the Books for Babies project at Burnett Medical Center (focusing on the importance of reading to children) and for the library’s building fund. – Photo by Nancy Jappe
OMC hosts family health expo OSCEOLA - Osceola Medical Center is sponsoring a community Family Health Expo, Tuesday, Oct. 6. “We’re excited to be able to bring together resources from throughout our communities to provide information on family health,” according to Bob Wolf, OMC’s community relations manager. “And in this case, ‘family health’ means much more than first aid and medicine. It also includes aspects like fitness, family activities like trips, relieving stress, being retired and meals on a budget.” The expo features a dozen presentations running concurrently throughout the evening. Presenters include representatives from the Osceola Fire Department, OMC, Journey Points Therapy Services, The RiverBank, Christian Commu-
nity Homes and Services, Grecco’s on the Saint Croix, Polk County Aging and Dick’s Fresh Market. “We’ll even have a subtheme to the evening,” Wolf said. “With hunting season upon us, we will have a session on first aid in the field and another one on wild game cooking.” The expo also will have many area organizations providing information on such things as Community Education, area churches, banking and safety. The expo runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the medical center, just south of downtown Osceola. “Seating is limited for some sessions, so bring along a friend or spouse to share the sessions,” he said. - from OMC
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Roger Steen earns Eagle Scout honor State representatives among those at court of honor
State Sen. Shelia Harsdorf (L) and state Rep. Ann Hraychuck (R) honored Roger R. Steen (center) this past weekend for his accomplishment of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. - Special photo
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LUCK - An Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Troop 147, was held for Roger R. Steen on Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Luck Lions Club building. Sen. Sheila Harsdorf and Rep. Ann Hraychuck attended and presented Steen with a plaque and an American flag. The flag was flown over the state Capitol in Steen’s honor. Both Harsdorf and Hraychuck talked about how it takes commitment from a whole community, family and a lot of dedicated people for a young man to accomplish the rank of Eagle Scout. Along with Harsdorf and Hraychuck, many people took part in the ceremony, Alec Mortel, Josh Hetfeld, Bob Kreutz-
ian, Dan Valentine, John Gehrman, and Steen’s uncle, Tom Kreutzian, who was the guest speaker and gave Steen the Eagle Charge. Kreutzian’s speech talked about how only 3 percent of the Scouting population attain this honor and what it means to live by the Scout Oath. Kreutzian, being an Eagle himself, told Steen that Scouting will be a part of his life forever. Steen’s Eagle Scout project was to build the Gandy Dancer Rest Stop in Luck. He is the son of Ron and Kelly Steen of Luck. - with submitted information
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Honey extraction party
Keith Collette, West Sweden, cuts off the wax cappings from a frame of rich honey. The frames then go into an extractor, where the honey is spun off the frames.
Chamber welcomes Confectionary Emporium
The Siren Area Chamber of Commerce, represented by its president, Gary Kannenberg (L), and board member Karen Howe, held a ribbon cutting/welcome during the grand opening of Carol Jean’s Confectionary Emporium Saturday, Sept. 26. Shop owners Carol Jean and Shane Allers cut the traditional ribbon as Kannenberg and Howe looked on. – Photo by Nancy Jappe
Isabelle Maslow, 9, of Grantsburg, holds a perfectly- apped frame of honey. When the bees have filled the combs with honey and evaporated the substance to 15-percent moisture, they seal, or cap, the cell to preserve the perfect honey.
Alaina Oachs, 9, of Grantsburg, watches raw honey pour out of the extractor and into a sieve, which strains the wax particles. – Photos submitted
by Wayne Anderson WEST SWEDEN – Area beekeepers and community members at large attended a honey-extraction party last Sunday. More than 40 folks showed up for the barbeque and educational event along the shores of Young Lake. The annual get-together was enjoyed by all ages, from
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Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Frederic begins 22nd year of promoting scholarships FREDERIC – The Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Frederic completed its 21st year of promoting and supporting scholarships for graduates of the Frederic High School this past spring. The foundation was organized in 1988 by a group of citizens with a concern for the further educational needs of Frederic graduates and awarded the first scholarships to the graduating Class of 1989. CSFF is affiliated with the national Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America, founded in 1958, and headquartered presently in St. Peter, Minn. The goal of the parent organization, and the goal of the local organization, is to promote access to higher education by promoting student aid from the private sector and aiding in the development of a network of local foundations across the country. It took a few years to establish the
local CSFF organization and to obtain sufficient funds to carry out the mission of the local organization. The organization was primarily a fundraising organization with working funds of approximately $10,000 when it began in 1988-89. Today, 20-plus years later, the function is primarily money management. The organization began with a 15member board in 1988 and presently operates with a nine- or 10-person board. Marlys Spencer and Phil Schneider have been serving on the board since the beginnings in 1988-89. Other members serving on the board during the past year include Robert Pyke, Kaye Heine, Lynn Lindh, Dianna Edling, Doug Panek and Ray Draxler. Schneider has been the board president since 1990, and along with Spencer, is responsible for much of the organization and
paperwork associated with the organization. Christina Lehmann, the Frederic High School guidance counselor, has joined the organization this fall and is also a member of the scholarship board. A total of 33 scholarships, totaling in excess of $22,000, was awarded this past May 24, at graduation under the umbrella of the Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Frederic. The CSFF’s organization scholarships were awarded to David Harlander and Bobbi Jo O’Brien last May, and each was worth $1,000. The total amount awarded under the CSSF umbrella since 1988 now exceeds a quarter of a million dollars. In addition to its primary purpose of promoting local scholarships, the organization has helped to recognize local scholarship donors and benefactors with a program at the Frederic High
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The Grantsburg Middle School Student Council members have been working hard lately. Besides the usual homecoming and book fair activities, they came up with an idea to improve the health of the entire middle school. Playing on the idea promoted by the Department of Human Services Centers for Disease Control to Rethink Your Drink, the student council purchased a special water dispenser that filters all contaminants, including chlorine, out of the school water. This gives the middle school students a clean, cold and refreshing drink of pure water. To encourage students to drink enough water daily, the student council is selling clear, BPA-free, GMS water bottles. The water bottles are designed with an original GMS logo inspired by contest-winner Brittany Luedtke. Shown are (L to R): Brooke Roufs, Mary Ludden, Jaden Cook and Summer Anderson display the new water cooler and the cool water bottles available at GMS. – Photo submitted
School graduation each year. It was the dream of the organization’s founders to broaden the availability of financial assistance for local graduates and further the support of young people in the community. The tremendous growth of the organization would indicate a very strong local commitment to education by past graduates, local businesses and organizations, and residents of the area. Together these individuals and institutions are helping this dream to be realized. Anyone interested in learning more about the Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Frederic can do so by writing to P.O. Box 284, Frederic, WI 54837. Interested individuals may also contact the Frederic High School 715327-4223 for additional information or communicate with individual board officers and members. - submitted
SIREN – During the week of May 26 – 29, the Siren Elementary School held a penny war to raise money for the new Ruby’s Pantry Food Shelf. For the pennywar scoring they counted pennies as positive numbers and any silver and paper donations as negative. After a four-day battle between the grade levels the fifth grade came out on top. The first grade raised the most money as a single group. After the last penny was counted they raised an amazing $639.65. Pictured (L to R): Back row: Mr. Wilhelm, Madisyn Ruby’s Pantry opened Jones, Kody Anderson, Allie Webster, Emily Stieover the summer when the mann and Julie Werner (Ruby’s Pantry). Center students were on break. A Row: Aaron Ruud, Autumn Tinman and Kohl Ketgroup of students went tula. Front row: Bailey Mangen and Derrick Rappley, over to Ruby’s Pantry on Payton Decorah. – Photo submitted Thursday, Sept. 24, to see the fruits of their labor. Wilhelm expressed gratitude to all of the students, staff and parents for their support in this fundraiser. The Siren School would also like to express gratitude to the local U.S. Bank for taking the time to run the money through their counting machine. They know that this money will be used to help those in the Siren community who are struggling at this time. - submitted
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CHURCH NEWS Women preachers
As soon as I started the lawn mower, several tiny, hopping bugs jumped on for a free ride. I wondered if they knew instinctively that the ride would keep them safe from the mower blade, or if the vibration of the mower attracted them. Other animals accept free rides, too, such as baby loons that ride on the backs of their parents. Their free ride brings them comfort and safety. There are all kinds of free rides Perspectives for us humans, too. There’s the kind that the government offers in the form of subsidies, the kind we accept from a friend or neighbor to get us to the dentist on time, the kind some adult children take by living with their parents rent-free. All of us wouldn’t mind a free ride at one time or another. Like the baby loons, we like our comforts. But someone has to pay the bill, whether it’s in the form of money, time or energy. Mature people know there’s not such a thing as a free ride. There’s no free ride to heaven, either. The Bible is clear about that. “Whoever does not bear his (own) cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost …” (Luke 14:27-28) If you believe faith is enough to get you into heaven, you’re mistaken. Faith without works is dead, the Bible teaches. Works without faith won’t get anyone there, either. Some of us may think because we attend church, lead a Bible study, or take part in do-good activities, we have an “in” to God’s heavenly gate. Some believe they can ride on the back of their parents or their pastor. Others believe reading a devotional each morning will grant them entry. But where’s the cost? Just as Jesus paid the price for our sins so we could enter his kingdom—now and for eternity—we too must pay a price. Good works are good, if we sacrificially humble ourselves before God. We must believe in him, surrendering our own desires to him and his finished work on the cross. Then he can work through us to accomplish the good deeds. Then, when we attend church we can encourage one another. Then we can study the Bible and pray, not to please our spiritual leader or ourselves, but God. Lord, keep us from wanting a free ride to eternity. Give us the desire to serve you sacrificially, as Jesus did for us— not for our own comfort or safety, but for his sake. Amen. (Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com)
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therefore, transcends culture; it is applicable in all times and places. As for the position of “pastor,” Scripture is Female pastors are more popular than specific as to who qualifies to serve in this caever. But does God approve? According to a pacity. In the New Testament, those who pasnew study by the Barna Group, the populartor or shepherd the church are called “elders” ity of female “pastors” has increased signifior “overseers” (Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:1-2, cantly over the past ten years. In the 1990s, NKJV). Paul tells us that an overseer or pasjust 5 percent of senior pastors at Protestant tor “must be blameless, the husband of one wife” churches were women. Over the past nine (1 Timothy 3:1-2; Titus 1:5-6). The word of years, however, that number has doubled. God is unmistakable on these matters: Only Once it was unusual to see a woman in the men may serve as pastors/overseers. The pulpit, wearing a clerical robe, or pastoring use of women preachers and pastors, therea church. But the influence of modern femifore, is a violation of God’s will. Those who nism, along with other shifts in the cultural endorse female leadership in the church are landscape, have made women church leaders a common and acceptable feature of Preacher’s rejecting God and are under his condemnation. (He who rejects Me, and does not receive what falls under the category of “ChristianMy words, has that which judges him— the word ity” in America. In fact, opposition to that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. women occupying public leadership roles in John 12:48; Whoever transgresses and does not the church has now become controversial. However, when it comes to evaluating religious abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who practices, our primary concern should not be with abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the what is popular, but what is biblical. The question is Son. 2 John 9) The problem over this issue is not with not, “What do men do?” but “What does God say?” the clarity of Scripture, but with rebellion to God. The rising popularity of women preachers is not Jesus said it is possible that “what is highly esteemed merely a result of changes in the culture. It is a conseamong men is an abomination in the sight of God” (Luke 16:15). The only way to know if something is accept- quence of the unabashed abandonment of biblical auable to God is to ascertain his will as expressed in the thority. We cannot be faithful to God while perverting Bible. And the word of God on this subject is clear. and rejecting the teaching of his word to accommoPaul, speaking for God and giving the command- date the trends of our time. We must all seek to call ments of the Lord (…the things which I write to you are men back to the Bible to heed God’s will on this matthe commandments of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 14:37) said: ter, and to be true to his word in all things. That may “I desire therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy not be popular, but it is the only way to be acceptable hands, without wrath and doubting ... Let a woman learn to him. (Written by Tyler Young) If readers have questions you would like answered in silence with all submission. And I do not permit a in this weekly column or simply wish to know more woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam about the Church of Christ, we would like to invite was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into you to call 715-866-7157, visit our Web site (www.burnettcountycofc.com) or stop by the church transgression” (1 Timothy 2:8-13). Leadership in public worship is here restricted to building at 7425 W. Birch Street in Webster. Sunday men; in the context of the public assembly of the Bible class begins at 9:30 church, women are to be silent and submissive to the a.m. and worship begins ARE YOU A authority of the man. Notice, too, that this limitation at 10:30. We also meet CATHOLIC Wednesday evenings at 7 on women is not based on conditions extant in Paul’s that hasn’t been to day; the apostle grounded this divine prescription— p.m. Office hours are Tueschurch for a while? not in cultural convention, but in the historical mat- days through Fridays 9 a.m. noon. Are you wondering if ters of creation and the fall of man. This teaching, it’s OK to come back? Do you have questions, but are afraid to ask? Others feel the same as you! Larry Grow, 57, died on Sept. 21, 2009. (Kathy), Michael (Sheila); sister, Lori Larry was born June 26, 1952, to (Brent) Helgeson; sisters-in-law, Linda Come Join Us! Willard and Helen Grow. He taught in (Walter) Parsons and Barbara (Robert) October 18 Wheeling, Ill., and in the Anoka, Minn., Lodermeier; many nieces and nephews. FELLOWSHIP & A TIME School District, teaching industrial arts Gratitude is extended to friends Chuck TO ASK QUESTIONS. and physical education. Larry enjoyed and Judy Brookshaw for their loving 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. teaching, the great outdoors, woodwork- care of Larry. Religious Ed. Bldg. ing and building keepsakes – especially Funeral services were held Monday, his lake home in Wisconsin. Sept. 28, at Incarnation Lutheran Worship at: Larry is preceded in death by wife, Church, Shoreview, Minn. HolcombSt. Dominic Catholic Cyndy (Cynthia); father; mother; and Henry-Boom North Chapel, Shoreview, Church brother, Rick Grow. 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OBITUARIES Dr. LaVernia M. Jorgenson
Denise Brenne
Dr. LaVernia M. Jorgenson, 91, Grand Forks, N.D., died Sept. 23, 2009, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. LaVernia was born on March 2, 1918, in Luck, the daughter of George and Alice (Christensen) Jorgensen. LaVernia was affectionately called “Dr. J” by her students, professional colleagues and friends. A multisport athlete in college, LaVernia earned athletic letters in badminton, basketball, softball, volleyball, field hockey and tennis at the University of WisconsinRiver Falls and at the University of Minnesota. She later went on to earn her Doctor of Philosophy degree from Indiana University. She joined the faculty at the University of North Dakota in 1963 and retired in 1988 having served 25 years on the faculty. LaVernia developed the recreation minor in the Department of Physical Education that evolved into the recreation major in 1974. She was one of the first members of the North Dakota Recreation and Park Association. LaVernia received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and is an inductee into their Athletic Hall of Fame. She was one of the founders of intercollegiate women’s athletics at UND. LaVernia was the first North Dakotan to be honored with the Fellow Award by the National Recreation and Park Association Midwest Region in 1975. She was also the first person named to the North Dakota Recreation and Park Association Hall of Fame. She continued her leadership activity with community and state organizations, including the Grand Forks Senior Citizen Center and the Girl Scouts Pine to Prairie Council. LaVernia is survived by a sister, Donna; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; and sister Viva. LaVernia began a scholarship in education at UND and her wishes were that it be continued. Memorials to the Dr. LaVernia Jorgensen Education Scholarship may be made through the UND Foundation, 3100 University Ave., Stop 8157, Grand Forks, ND 58202-8157. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1405 9th St. S. in Grand Forks, N.D. Interment was at West Denmark Cemetery in Luck on Sunday, Sept. 27. The Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks, N.D., assisted the family with the service. The Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic was entrusted with arrangements.
Denise Brenne, 35, Centuria, formerly of BaldwinWoodville, died suddenly Sept. 21, 2009, in Minong. Denise was born on Oct. 23, 1973, in Baldwin; the daughter of Dennis and Susan (Keyes) Brenne. She graduated from Baldwin-Woodville High School in the Class of 1991. She furthered her education with an associate degree in accounting, bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in business administration. She was gifted with numbers and enjoyed performing accounting skills. She loved the outdoors, spending the weekend at the cabin or trying her hand at catching a fish. She was a devout Minnesota Wild Hockey fan as well as a true green and gold Packer backer. Denise is survived by her children, Kyle Peterson, Hunter Brenne, Kenedi Brenne and Savannah Richter; mother, Susan Brenne (fiancé Joe Hansen); sister, Billie Jo (Brad) Boldt; grandparents, Delbert and Evelyn Keyes; nephew, Brock Boldt; and niece, Brittanie Boldt; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles; special friends Jamie Booth, Jake Richter, Shane Peterson, Todd Jacobson, as well as many other friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Dennis Brenne; and grandparents, Arne and Marie Brenne. Services were Friday, Sept. 25, at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodville, with Pastor Keith Anderson officiating. Organist Judy Albrightson accompanied congregational singing with special music sung by Jerry Prokop. Burial was at the Peace Lutheran Cemetery of Baldwin. Urn bearers were Jamie Booth, Brad Boldt, Brock Boldt, Donald Cromrey, Rob Bialucha and Joe Hansen. The O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Countryside Crematory in Baldwin were entrusted with arrangements.
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Donovan Edward Rasmussen Donovan Edward Rasmussen, El Salem, 87, died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. Donovan was born in Garfield Township Jan. 12, 1922, the first child of Roy and Ruth (Jerdee) Rasmussen. He attended El Salem grade school followed by high school at Osceola. Donovan then attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for two years in pre-engineering. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a mechanical engineering degree in 1945. That same year he gained employment with the Standard Oil Company in California where he continued to work for 30 years. Upon his retirement in 1975, he built a house on family farmland of El Salem; his mother resided with him there until her death in 1995. Donovan had a great interest in many areas including politics, music, photography, travel and folk dancing. He played clarinet as a member of the Interstate Band and Scandia Band. He contributed to many causes over the years, in particular, the foster grandparent program at the Taylors Falls, Minn., elementary school, and the establishment of scholarships at Osceola High School and the Department of Journalism at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Donovan was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother, Floyd (Irene); nephew, Lee (Ruth Schierl); nieces, Susan Olson (Dale) and Shirley Schmidt (Tom). Donovan is also survived by Carolee Swanson (Mike), Brett Swanson, Bradley Rasmussen (Jeanna), Teddy Rasmussen, Gwen Rasmussen, Elizabeth Rasmussen, Marie Rasmussen, Stephanie Olson and Hayley Olson. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 28, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Garfield with the Rev. David Tieg officiating. Music was provided by Shirley Ganter and Dixie Tieg. Private family interment was at the El Salem Cemetery. The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements. Condolences can be left at www.grandstrandfh.com.
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OBITUARIES Marjorie Jeanne Wright
Marilyn J. White Brenizer
Marjorie “Jeanne” Wright, 79, St. Croix Falls, died in her residence surrounded by her family on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. Jeanne leaves to celebrate her memory, husband, Robert of St. Croix Falls; children, Sandi J. (Larry) Hoag of St. Croix Falls, Lynn D. (Jim) Savarese of Heathsville, Va., W. Guy Wright of St. Croix Falls, Dawn M. Wright of Colorado Springs, Colo.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and other family and friends. Service arrangements have not been finalized yet. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition. Please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com for service times and/or to express online condolences to the family. Kolstad Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services have entrusted with arrangements.
Marilyn J. (White) Brenizer, 69, Cumberland, died Sept. 24, 2009, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born July 25, 1940, in Frederic, to Marlin and Velva (Grummons) White. Marilyn graduated from Frederic High School in 1958 and moved to Minneapolis, Minn., where she worked for Midland National Bank. On May 5, 1962, Marilyn was united in marriage to William Brenizer at her parents’ home in Frederic. They moved to Detroit, Mich., and later returned to Wisconsin. Marilyn and Bill moved to Cumberland in 1977 and raised their family. She worked at Peter Van Sickle Law Office as a legal secretary from 1988 to 2004. Marilyn also worked as a secretary at the Cumberland Baptist Church. Marilyn enjoyed spending time with grandchildren, gardening and sewing. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother and granddaughter Ana Kasper. She is survived by her husband, Bill, Cumberland; sons Randal Brenizer, Cumberland, and RexAllen (Miranda) Brenizer, Cumberland; daughters Karen (Raymond) Kasper, Cumberland, and Kelly Jo (David) Nelson, Baldwin; grandchildren Cody Nelson, McKayla Nelson, Nicholas Kasper and Benjamin Kasper; brothers William (Karoline) White, Frederic, and Marlin (Kris) White II, Pelican Lake; and sister Roxanne White (William Johnson), Frederic and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Funeral services were held Sept. 28, at Cumberland Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Dorn officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Cumberland. Pallbearers were Rex Brenizer, Randy Brenizer, David Nelson, Ray Kasper, William White and Marlin White. Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren Cody Nelson, McKayla Nelson, Nicholas Kasper and Benjamin Kasper. The Skinner Funeral Home, Cumberland, was entrusted with arrangements.
Cory Duane Louis Cory Duane Louis, 33, St. Croix Falls, died on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, in an automobile accident. Cory was born on May 11, 1976, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Sue and Rex Louis. Cory was preceded in death by his son, Logan, who passed away on Feb. 19, 2008, at the age of 6 years. Cory is survived by his wife, Stacie; son, Walker; father, Rex (Liz); mother, Sue (Steven) Leibold; grandmother, Shirley Taylor; mother and father-in-law, Penny and Dennis Videen, and brothers, Chad Louis, Charlie (Erin) Leibold and Craig Leibold Funeral service was held on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the St. Croix Valley Funeral Home Chapel. The St. Croix Valley Funeral Home and Polk County Cremation Society, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.
Dan Ellis Potter Dan Ellis Potter, 78, Kansas City, Mo., and formerly of Balsam Lake, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at the Shawnee Missions Medical Center in Merriam, Kan. Dan was born on Feb. 26, 1931, in Kansas City, Mo., to Ralph J. and Dora Mildred (Smith) Potter. Dan attended school in the Kansas City area and after completing his education he enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country for several years. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he was united in marriage to Rita Gamst in April of 1953. They made their home in Kansas City, where two of his five children were born. Later, Dan and Rita moved to St. Paul, Minn., where his three daughters were born and eventually they settled in Balsam Lake where they enjoyed their retirement years. Rita passed away in 2002 and later Dan was united in marriage to Edna Schwegler in June of 2005. The couple resided in Kansas City, Mo. Dan enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, playing his guitar and singing. He also enjoyed volunteering at all the local nursing homes and spending time visiting with his family and friends. Dan is survived by his wife, Edna of Kansas City, Mo.; children, Daniel Potter of Minnapolis, Minn., Don Potter and his partner Fred of West Hollywood, Calif., Shelly (Kevin) Rieland of Balsam Lake; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Mary Schifer of Arizona, Ralph “Bud” Potter of Missouri, Shirley Morey of Missouri and Marjorie Sue Miller of Mo.; and other family and friends. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph J. and Dora Mildred Potter; his first wife, Rita; daughters, Deborah and Mary; along with several siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church on Friday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m., in Balsam Lake. The family will greet family and friends at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 4 – 7 p.m., and then again one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Friday. Father John Drummy will celebrate the Mass and music will be provided by Audrey Ruck and Pam Garvey. Dan will be laid to rest next to his first wife, Rita, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Milltown Township with full military honors. Casket bearers will be Darrell Fierro, Steve Schulze, Jerry Potter, Kelly Potter, Ken Potter and Steve Potter. To express online condolences please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Betty Lagoo Betty Lagoo, 83, Cushing, died Sept. 20, 2009, in St. Paul, Minn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Levi; daughter, Bonnie; sister, Emma; and brother, Archie. Betty is survived by her children, John (Rosie) and Bill (Betsy); grandchildren, Joe, Jeff, Brad (Mary), Tony, A.J. and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Audrey and Levi. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 23, at First Lutheran Church in Cushing. Interment was at the Wolf Creek Cemetery. The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.
Virginia K. Carlson Virginia K. Carlson, resident of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. She was 59 years old. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Carlson and Gail Woods, and many other relatives and friends. The family will be arranging private services. The Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center of Milltown assisted the family with arrangements.
Herbert “Joe” Hunt Herbert “Joe” Hunt, 81, Green Lake, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at Kindred Hearts in Green Lake. Joe was born on May 4, 1928, in Cumberland, the son of Herbert and Agnes “Bootch” (Larson) Hunt. He graduated from Frederic High School and went on to college at the University of Wisconsin, where he earned his Master of Science. Joe married Ila Williamson on June 23, 1956. He spent time at the Pentagon while in the Army and was a member of the Chicago Actuarial Club and the American Academy of Actuaries. Joe spent most of his career in the Chicago area, working as an actuary and ending at All American Insurance Company. He is survived by his wife, Ila; son, Robert Hunt of Chicago, Ill.; daughter, Kathryn “Katie” Hunt of Oak Park, Ill.; brother, Jerry (Eleanor) Hunt of Portland, Ore.; and nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Richard and Gene. As per Joe’s wishes there will be no services. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Brandon Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Lung Association Memorial Program, 13100 W. Lisbon Rd. Suite 700 Brookfield, WI 53005-2508. The Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home, Ripon, was entrusted with arrangements.
Janice Young Janice Young, 75, Frederic, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at Comforts of Home in Frederic. Janice was born Jan. 24, 1934, to Donald and Frances Upham in Chicago, Ill. She met and married Bruce Young while attending Beloit College in Wisconsin. They had four children. She and her family lived in Chicago, Minneapolis, Overland Park, Kan., and Lee‘s Summit, Mo. As a 37-year-resident of Kansas City, she started a silk flower design company, Forever Young Flowers, which grew into her and her husband’s company, Stay Green Silk Plants, which they sold in 2003. In 2008, Jan moved to Frederic. She is preceded in death by a childhood brother, Kendall; her parents; and her husband. She is survived by her children, Debbie (Jack) Route of Frederic, Steve (Kathy) Young of Parker, Colo., Cindy Young of Overland Park, Kan. and Ken (Nan) Young of Atlanta, Ga.; and eight grandchildren, Mike, Sarah, Carter, Allie, Brandon, Chesny, Marchant and Cassius. A family service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic. The Rowe Funeral Home, Frederic, was entrusted with arrangements.
Harley Gene Lund Harley Gene Lund, 76, of the village Milltown, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Croix Falls, surrounded by his family. Harley was born on Aug. 2, 1933, in Luck, to John and Lena (Christensen) Lund. Harley was raised in the Luck area where he received his education. Harley entered the United States Army on June 3, 1953, and served his country until honorably discharged on April 28, 1955, at Fort Sheridan, Ill. In 1959, he started working for the Unity School District driving school bus until 1967. From 1967 until 1971, Harley was the night custodian for Unity School. From 1971 until 1992, Harley worked in maintenance at the Unity School District, which entailed custodial/maintenance. Harley took additional courses in asbestos operations and maintenance, HVAC/ATC energy-management courses and energy-management training, and became an accredited electrical technician through advanced trade school. From 1992 until 1994, he became maintenance and operations supervisor. Although the position required a high school diploma, which he did not have, it did not deter him from applying for the position. Harley had excellent letters of recommendation and a very thorough understanding of the high school building as well as the K-8 facility and all its workings from the rooftops to tunnels beneath the building. Harley retired from the Unity School District in December of 1994. He was elected to the board of education in 1995, serving through April 2009. He was also on the Milltown Village Board from 1999-2005. Harley’s love for life came from working and volunteering at the Unity School. Harley volunteered from 1995 until 2009 at the Unity School, having children read to him in many different classrooms. Harley leaves to celebrate his memory, son, Michael (Tina) Lund of Baraboo; grandchildren, Jackie Lund of Wisconsin Dells, Dan Vale of Portage, Tabitha (Mike) Fosco of Baraboo and Robert Fry of Baraboo; greatgrandson, Drake Fosco; brother, Harvey Lund of Milltown; and many other family and friends. Harley was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lena Lund; brothers, Bernard and Howard Lund; sister, Harriett Thompson; and sister-in-law, Betty Lund. Funeral service was held at the Milltown Lutheran Church on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and Pastor Danny Wheeler was the officiant. Harley was laid to rest at the Milltown Cemetery with full military honors. Casket bearers were Bill Luepke, Joe Sikorski, Jerry Sikorski, Bronko Sikorski, Tom Sikorski and Tim Sikorski. Honorary casket bearers were Frank Sikorski, John Sikorski, Charlene Sikorski, Connie Luepke and Brian Sikorski. To express online condolences to the family please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with funeral arrangements.
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CHURCH NEWS
Children’s stuttering usually disappears
being relayed, and the thought is never generated. This mechanism has profound implications for human behavior; for example, a child who feels inferior and intellectually inadequate often does not even make use of the mental power with which he has been endowed. His lack of confidence produces a disrupting mental inefficiency, and the two factors go around in an endless cycle of defeat. This is seemingly what happened to your son when he “forgot” the poem. Actually, it is not unusual for a 12-year-old to “choke” in front of a crowd. I once stood before 300 fellow teenagers with my words stuck in my throat and my mind totally out to lunch. It was a painful experience, but time gradually erased its impact. As your child matures, he will probably overcome the problem if he can experience a few successes to build his confidence. Anything that raises self-esteem will reduce the frequency of mental blocking for children and adults alike. ••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman emeritus of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80995 (www.focusonthefamily.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide” 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; 816-581-7500.
pletely blank in front of the crowd. I know he knew the poem perfectly because he said it dozens of times at home. He’s a bright child, but he’s had this trouble before. Why does his mind “turn off” when he’s under pressure? What can I do to help him? DR. DOBSON: It will be helpful to understand an important characteristic of intellectual functioning. Your son’s self-confidence, or the lack of it, actually affects the way his brain operates. All of us have experienced the frustration of mental “blocking,” which you described. This occurs when a name or fact or idea just won’t surface to the conscious mind, even though we know it is recorded in the memory. Or suppose we are about to speak to an antagonistic group and our mind suddenly goes blank. This kind of blocking usually occurs (1) when social pressure is great, and (2) when self-confidence is low. Why? Because emotions affect the efficiency of the human brain. Unlike a computer, our mental apparatus only functions properly when a delicate biochemical balance exists between the neural cells. Substances called neurotransmitters make it possible for a cell to “fire” its electrochemical charge across the gap (synapse) to another cell. It is now known that a sudden emotional reaction can instantly change the nature of this biochemistry, interfering with the impulse. This blockage prevents the electrical charge from
Q: Should I be concerned about my 2-1/2-year-old son’s tendency to stammer and repeat words? If he has a real stuttering problem, I don’t want to wait too long before doing something about it. DR. DOBSON: Your son‘s stammer will probably disappear in time, but just to be safe, you should take him in now for an evaluation. There is a “normal stuttering” that is common between the ages of 2 and 6, when a child’s knowledge and vocabulary are expanding faster than his neurological ability to verbalize his thoughts. However, you should be aware of some secondary mannerisms which are indicative of a pathological stuttering beyond the normal disfluency found in preschoolers, including the child’s struggling noticeably to get words out; obvious frustration in the child while trying to speak; increasing vocal tension resulting in rising pitch or loudness; or very long prolongation (several seconds) of syllables. Whether these secondary mannerisms are present or not, the Speech and Hearing Division of Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles encourages parents to bring a child with speech difficulties in for an evaluation as early as 2 years of age. The likelihood of your son’s having a pathological stuttering problem is slim, but experts believe it is best to be cautious at this age – they would rather take the time to put a child through an unnecessary evaluation than to allow a potential speech problem to go unchecked. ••• Q: My 12-year-old was asked to recite a poem at a school function the other day, and he went com-
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Gift of Warm Clothes giveaway Oct. 9 - 10 RURAL LUCK - Bone Lake Lutheran Church is having The Gift of Warm Clothes clothing giveaway on Friday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8 a.m. to noon. Winter jackets, snowpants, boots, hats, mittens, plus other miscellaneous clothing items will be available from infant through adult sizes. Everyone is welcome.
If you have winter jackets and other warm items you would like to donate to this community event, you can drop off your “clean and gently used” items at the church on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Items must be in good condition, mended and with
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Church listings sponsored by the following area businesses: BREMER BANK, N.A. Full-Service Banking Member FDIC Frederic - Danbury - Siren
DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC. Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering & Processing Phone 715-327-4456
INTER-COUNTY CO-OP PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers Office Supplies
Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008
STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES
Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076
BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE Hwys. 35 & 48 Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513
NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.
“Your Electric Servant” Serving Polk & Burnett Counties “Use Energy Wisely”
WEBSTER CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES Complete Lumber & Building Supplies
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Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners
MEDICINE SHOPPE
HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.
Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475 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
Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed
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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
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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.
BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
WORD OF LIFE CHURCH
Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 483-1357 and 755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.
LUTHERAN
LUTHERAN
BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH
1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Pastor Matt Faarem Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m. Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m. Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.
BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)
Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.
BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD
Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.
BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN
Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Pastor John Clasen; Pastoral Serv. 349-5280 Sun. Schl. 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.
BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws
Pastor Mark Richardson, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sunday Contemp. Serv. 8:15 a.m.; Heart Song (Gospel) Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Trad. Serv. 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. & Adult Bible Study 9 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 Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.
FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN
5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional 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
Pastor Dorothy Sandahl 648-5323 or 648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:15 a.m.
FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA
ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 646-2357 Mel Rau, Pastor Sunday Worship & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:40 a.m.
GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA
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
GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN
LUCK LUTHERAN
510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
MILLTOWN LUTHERAN
113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 9:30 a.m. Sun. Schl.; 10:40 a.m. Worship Serv..
NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN
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
Rev. Jody Walter, Interim, Phone 327-8608; Church Phone 866-7191 Sun. Wors. - 9:15 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays
PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)
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.
REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN
(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Wor. - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK
1614 CTH, North Luck Office Ph.472-2605; Dial-A-Devotion 472-2345 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod)
140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.
TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA
LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL
LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m. Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m. Potluck dinner 1st Sunday
OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST
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
ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m. Sun. School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available
ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC
Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 327-4436 Early Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10 a.m. Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.
SIREN UNITED METHODIST
Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)
Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.
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 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Fellowship 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.
WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA
Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun Schl. 9:15 a.m. Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month
YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN
1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastor Ray Reinholtzen, Douglas Olson and Roger Kampstra Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday
ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)
Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Communion - 1st Sunday
ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE
(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:45 a.m. Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.
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
LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA
PRESBYTERIAN
ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE
PRESBYTERIAN
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults - 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
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.
TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY
Hwy. 70 East, 689-2271 Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Communion -Every Sunday
Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.
HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST
TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST
TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.
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 Rev. Jody Walter, Interim Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 7:45 a.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays
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.
GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER
McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST
Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Sunday Wor. - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org
ST. ANNE PARISH
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
PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC
Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.
Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour
Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m. Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday
LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING
ATLAS UNITED METHODIST
2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Lori Peper Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.
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
CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 8 &10 a.m.; Sat. 7 p.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays
METHODIST
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
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 Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.
CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH
Pastor - Father Daniel Bodin 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
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.
OUR LADY OF THE LAKES
Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.
SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY
Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area. Mass Sun. 8:15 a.m., Thurs. 11:30 a.m. Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.
ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHED. Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m. Immaculate Conception: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times
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.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC
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 ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.
OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH
Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m. Nursery and children church
SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.
EVANGELICAL
EVANGELICAL
TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE
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
GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG
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.
LIVING HOPE CHURCH
Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.
TRADE LAKE BAPTIST
Pastor 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 CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER
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
WESLEYAN WOODLAND WESLEYAN
Dairyland - Rev. Jack Martiny 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.
FULL GOSPEL
FULL GOSPEL WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.
HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET
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
CHRISTIAN CENTER EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS 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.
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN
APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)
CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX
FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH
HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN
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. 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 Pastor Willis Christenson, 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
131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor Sunday Worship: 9 - 10:15 a.m. & 10:30 11:45 a.m.; Childrens church ages 3-4 Sun. Schl. for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. Schl. for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center Nursery available
FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN
Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Wor. 11 a.m., 7 p.m.
GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA
“The Cure for the Common Church” 722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. Schl. 10:45 a.m.
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)
FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN
Pastor Kevin Millen Associate Pastor Jim Carmon Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m. Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.
523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m. Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN Fr. Robert McMeekin, pastor 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 COMMUNITY
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.
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 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available
NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.
NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.
INTERDENOMINATIONAL
INTERDENOMINATIONAL
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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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG
FREDERIC
Oscar Lahti has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Allan and Prudence Lahti. Some of Oscar’s favorite activities in school are math, phy ed and recess. Oscar is a very caring student who treats others with kindness and respect. He works hard at every task asked of him and always puts forth the effort needed to do his personal best. Oscar enjoys playing soccer, football and Star War Legos.
Jami Siebenthal has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Tara and Terry Siebenthal. Jami is an enthusiastic, hardworking and positive student who always tires to please others. She is involved in volleyball, basketball and softball. Jami enjoys swimming and shopping. Her future plans include college to do something dealing with little kids.
Justin Pyke has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Bob and Kris Pyke. Justin is a good student with excellent attendance. He is conscientious and goes about his business without issues and with a good work ethic. He enjoys fixing and working on engines. The greatest influences in his life have been his parents.
Laura Drohman has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Vicky and Robert Drohman. Laura participates actively in learning and is helpful to others. She demonstrates great characteristics such as respect and dedication. Laura’s favorite class is math, but she is also a great reader. She is active after school with soccer, volleyball and gymnastics.
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Chyanna Hochstetler has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in kindergarten and the daughter of Luke and Jen Hochstetler. Chyanna is a delightful child who is always willing to help others in need. Her favorite color is pink and she loves to sing. Chyanna is a great listener and wants to learn to read.
Trishia Harrison has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Melanie Sanford and Jason and Troy Madsen. Trishia is a very positive young lady who is trying her best with both academics and her positive participation in class. She is involved in FFA, basketball and baby sits. Trishia enjoys spending time with family, mudding, fixing cars, hunting, fishing and shopping.
Neal Mellon as been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Scott and Cathi Mellon. Neal is polite, hardworking and not afraid to answer difficult questions. He is invloved in Kyaki-Do, karate, drama club, Prairie Fire Theatre, Luther Point Buddies program, Spanish club, FFA, FCCLA and Kinship. Neal also coaches, refs and plays soccer. He enjoys swimming, running, snowmobiling, martial arts, singing, playing guitar and drums. He will attend UND Grand Forks for airtraffic control and musical theater.
Greta Erickson has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in first grade and the daughter of Sylvan and Lisa Erickson. Greta enjoys school and painting in art class is one of her favorite things to do. She also enjoys taking quizzes. Greta really enjoys the six horses that her family has. Her horse is named Buckshot. Greta is very kind and polite.
Danielle Keller has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Danny and Sarah Keller. Danielle is a hardworking, conscientious, goodhumored and subtly confident student. She likes to draw and play volleyball, basketball and track. Danielle plans to attend college and study social services.
Mikayla Walker has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Heather and Scott Goucher and Dustin Walker. Mikki recently moved to Webster from Spooner. Her favorite hobbies are writing, drawing and reading. Mikki thinks Webster is really fun and she is learning a lot.
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Brittany Buss has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. She is a junior. Brittany is involved in softball, forensics, S club and golf. Her hobbies are playing ball, golf and spending time with friends, school and working.
Billy Cooper has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of William and Laurie Cooper. Billy does a great job participating in the classroom. He has no trouble getting his work done on time. Billy is respectful and nice to his teachers and peers. He is involved in football, basketball and track. Billy enjoys hunting and fishing.
Dan Pope has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Arlan and Debie Pope. Dan works hard for his grades and is always prepared for class. He is a leader in the classroom and on the football field as well. Dan is very respectful to others. He is involved in football, track and basketball. Dan enjoys snowmobiling, snowboarding and hunting. His future plans include college.
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Rebecca Houde has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Tammie Bates and Armond Houde. Rebecca is involved in volleyball and enjoys riding horse, playing sports and drawing. Her favorite class is language arts because she is good at writing and reading. She loves animals and being outside. Rebecca is a terrific student with a great attitude.
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Mathew Swenson has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. He is a sophomore and the son of Dallas and Patti Swenson. Mat is respectful, caring, and willing to help others. His work ethic is exemplary. Mat is involved in football and lifting weights. He enjoys lifting weights, video games, playing football and hanging out with friends. Mat plans on attending college for machinery or mechanics.
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Naomi Johnson as been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Cory and Lisa Johnson. Naomi is an extremely hard worker. She excels at math and knows her math facts well. Naomi cooperates, is helpful and always has a smile on her face.
Cole Garvey has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Michael and Pam Garvey. Cole is a great student, respectful and a pleasure to have in class. He has a smile on his face every day, works very hard and participates in the classroom.
Natasha Quaderer has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Shellie Breautt and Frank Quaderer. Natasha likes to write and read. She hopes to go to college and own her own business in the future.
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OCTOBER THURSDAY/1 Danbury
D ELE C N CA
• Influenza vaccine at the Swiss Town Hall, 1:30-3 p.m., 715-349-7600, option 5.
Frederic
• 500 card night at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.
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Coming events
Taylors Falls, Minn.
• Methodist church sesquicentennial celebration. 10 a.m., 651-465-6635.
MONDAY/5 Danbury
• Ruby’s Pantry at the Danbury Town Hall. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Distribution starts at 10 a.m.
D Dresser ELE C N CA
• Influenza vaccine at the Peace Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.-noon, 715-485-8500.
hall,
Frederic
Siren
• Spades at the senior center, 1 p.m.
Luck
• Dining at Five at the senior center, 5 p.m., 715-349-2845. • Burnett County Hunger Task Force kickoff at the Government Center, 1 p.m.
• Meeting of the Indianhead Gem and Mineral Society at the senior center, 7 p.m., 715-4728809.
St. Croix Falls
Siren
• Exercise 10-11 a.m.; Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon and 500 Cards 6:30 p.m. at the senior center, 715-483-1901.
• Big Top Chautauqua to perform at the high school, 6-8 p.m., 715-349-7070.
FRI. & SAT./2 & 3
• Influenza vaccine at the A&H Senior Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 715-349-7600, option 5.
WebsterED
CEL CAN
Amery
TUESDAY/6
• Library book sale, 715-268-9340.
Grantsburg
Amery
• I.C. Catholic Church’s rummage & thrift sale. Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 8-11 a.m.
• Swedish Club meets at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, 7 p.m., www.foeverswedish.org.
Luck
Clam Falls
• Wisconsin Solar Tour begins at Cafe Wren, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-653-4295.
• Coffee hour at the Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
FRIDAY/2
Luck
Centuria
• Bergmann’s Pumpkin Patch, starts Fri., Oct. 2 and runs through Sat., Oct. 31, 715-646-2113 or 715-222-0910, mbergmann@centurytel.net. • Harvest supper at Holy Trinity Methodist Church, 4-7 p.m., 715-485-3363.
Frederic
• Monthly meeting at the senior center, 1:30 p.m. Pokeno at 12:30 p.m.
Grantsburg
• Community homecoming supper at the middle school, 4:30-7 p.m. • High school Class of 1969 reunion at the middle school, after the game.
St. Croix Falls
• Bridge 10 a.m. and Bingo at 1 p.m. at the senior center, 715-483-1901.
SATURDAY/3 Cushing
• Laketown Lutheran Church annual bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Between Cushing and Atlas on 220th St.
Danbury
• Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance building, doors open at 9:30 a.m. and distribution 1011:30 a.m.
Frederic
• Monthly potluck birthday buffet at the senior center, noon. Afternoon cards or Bingo. • Classic Car Show at Coon Lake, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-327-8076.
Grantsburg
• Grantoberfest fall festival at the fairgrounds, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., 715-828-2381.
Indian Creek
• Turkey shoot at the Legion, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-653-2671, 715-566-1078.
Lewis
These wasps were smart enough to make their nest on this road sign at the corner of Spring Lake and Swiss Chalet Road on the eastern edge of Burnett County. Now they have an address to help them find their way home. The wasps, with the exception of a young fertilized queen, will die out as the weather turns cold. She will leave the nest to hibernate over the winter and reemerge next spring to start the whole process over. — Photo by Larry Samson • Kettula Benefit at Sundown Saloon, 3 p.m.-?, 715-349-7295.
Webster
Milltown
• Fall Festival Salad Luncheon & Trunk Show by Peggy’s Fashion Rack at St. John’s Catholic Church, 11 a.m., 715-866-7500, 715866-7182, 715-866-7670. • Lakeside Community Lutheran Church fall festival, north of CTH A&H, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Osceola
SUNDAY/4
Luck
• 3rd-annual chili cook-off at The Hardwood Store, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-472-4909. • Jason J. Dueholm memorial fundraising yard sale, 2nd Ave. NW, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • Have a Heart golf fundraiser at Krooked Kreek Golf Course. Registration 12:15 p.m., shotgun start 1 p.m., 715-497-3386. • Fall bazaar & bake sale at West Immanuel Lutheran, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Siren
• Lions yard sale donation drop-off day at their building, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-349-2400. • Restorative Justice spaghetti fundraiser at the Moose Lodge, 5-8 p.m.
Spooner
• Coin show at St. Francis de Sales School, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
St. Croix Falls
• Annual St. Croix Falls United Methodist Church harvest sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Taylors Falls, Minn.
• St. Joseph & St. Francis chili fest at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Mass 8 a.m., food & silent auction 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 651-465-7345.
Amery
• Swedish fall dinner at Balsam Lutheran Church, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Atlas
• T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly meet at senior citizen center, 5:30 p.m., 715-472-2341.
Osceola
• Family Health Expo at the medical center, 69 p.m., 715-294-2111.
Polk County
• Informational phone conference on the problem of abandoned horses, 6:30-8 p.m., 262-857-1945.
Siren
• Influenza vaccine at the school, 3-7 p.m., 715-349-7600, option 5. Children only. • Burnett Area Arts Group monthly meeting at North Wind Arts, 5 p.m., 715-349-8448,northwindart@sirentel.net.
St. Croix Falls
• Exercise 10-11 a.m.; Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon and 500 Cards and Dominos 12:30 p.m. at the senior center, 715-483-1901. • Money Smart Presentation, Paying for Education, at the high school, 6 p.m., 715-5530707, www.UnitedWayPolkCounty.org.
• Atlas UMC pig roast at the park, noon2 p.m. Wilson Family Singers at the church at 11 a.m.
WEDNESDAY/7
Dresser
• Poco Penners will meet in the conference room in the Justice Center, 2 p.m.
• Food Drive Fundraiser at Trollhaugen, noon4 p.m., 715-755-2955. • All you can eat breakfast at Dresser VFW Hall, 8 a.m. - noon
Grantsburg
• Crex Meadow’s Fall Wildlife Festival, starting at 7 p.m., 715-463-2739, www.crexmeadows.org.
St. Croix Falls
• Gandhi Dancer Family Bicycle Ride for Peace at Polk County Info Center, 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. event starts, 715-483-1250, www.gandhidancer.com.
Balsam Lake Frederic
• Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.
Siren
• Cribbage at the senior center, 9-11:30 a.m.
THURSDAY/8 Amery
• National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1581 dinner meeting at The Tac, noon, 715-268-8618.
• Bluegrass/Country Gospel Jam Session at the Lewis Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church pie rafflflee The pie raffle is always a fun part of Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun’s Harvest Festival. The annual fall celebration held on Saturday, Sept. 26, had many pie lovers longing for their name to be drawn for the h o m e m a d e desserts. Winners Gary Carlson and Cindy Stewart did the traditional “pie dance” after being presented with their pies. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer
27-lb. cabbage
Jan Carlson, Webster, is shown here with some of the cabbages from her first crop of the vegetables. The largest weighs 27 pounds. There is one 25pounder along with two that weigh 21 pounds each. Carlson’s secret? “I don’t have one,” she said. “They are good old homegrown cabbages, solid, with excellent taste.” – Photo submitted