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Brandy was the most popular entrant at the July 23 Lucky Days tractor pull, running ahead ofowner Ben Peterson’s tractor, during the Lucky Days truck and tractor pull on Saturday, July 23.– Photo by Gregg Westigard

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LUCK — Every once in a while some-thing good happens to us that we knowwe have in no way earned. The grateful-ness we feel at those times can bringtears to our eyes and a lump to ourthroat.

That’s what happened to Leah andLinda Christensen last Friday, July 22,during the ground-breaking ceremonyfor what will be their new home. It is thefirst home in Luck to be built by Habitatfor Humanity.

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Deaths• Matthew Lee Coon (Lowe)• Carol M. Anderson• Marcia F. Johnson• Mildred Pauline Schmuhl• Muriel K. Petersen• David Darmody• Richard “Dick” H. Blaker• Dr. Richard A. SchutteObituaries on page 18-19B

Stories inside• Society hosts Rendezvous PAGE 14

• GAM has loss for 2010 PAGE 4• Police policies addressed PAGE 4• Storm cleanup funding? PAGE 2• Storm cleanup continues PAGE 6• Burnett recognizes three PAGE 7• DockDogs competition PAGE 18• A fine time to paddle PAGE 18

• Rare hummingbird treat PAGE 28

Habitat for Humanity broke ground at this lot last Friday to build a home for Linda Chris-tensen, her daughter Leah and Leah’s son Tyler. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans purchasedthe lot for the new home and Dennis Frandsen, of Frandsen Bank and Trust, is purchasingthe lot next door. The house now on the lot will be torn down. – Photo by Mary Stirrat

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Anonymous tips lead tothe arrest of a pair of teens

by Greg MarstenLeader staff writer

CUSHING – Authorities have arrested two sus-pects for the July 13 robbery of the Cushing Holi-day StationStore, just as the store closed.

Justin Sain, 18, Woodville, had allegedly madecomments about the robbery, with an anonymoustip leading to his arrest on Thursday, July 21, with-out incident.

His alleged accomplice, Dean E. Sunderland, 18,Grantsburg, remained at large until Burnett Countyauthorities made an arrest on Friday, July 22, alsowithout incident. Sunderland was later turned overto Polk County authorities and is currently in jail.

The robbery occurred as the store was closing,and the two suspects fled with an undisclosedamount of cash and cigarettes, allegedly threaten-ing the store clerk. One suspect is alleged to havebeen in a nearby getaway vehicle, while the othersuspect went into the store with a blue bandana on,concealing his face.

“We had an anonymous tip on the suspects,”stated Polk County Sheriff Peter Johnson, who saidthat one of the suspects had made loose commentsabout the crime, which led to the tip. Johnson notedthe assistance of the Burnett County Sheriff’s Of-fice, Grantsburg Police, Woodville Police and theChisago County Sheriff’s Office in the investigationand capture of both men.

Both Sain and Sunderland are also suspected inother possible thwarted robbery attempts, both of aGrantsburg store and possibly at the store in TradeLake, where they acted suspiciously, and werenoted to authorities for their suspicious behavior.

“Until we had the tip, we couldn’t put it all to-gether,” Johnson said.

Sain and Sunderland were both bound over fortrial at a preliminary hearing before Judge Jeffery

Anderson late on Tuesday, July 26. Both men facefelony charges of theft and robbery with a threat offorce.

At the preliminary hearing, it was revealed thatseveral items of evidence were recovered at thescene in Cushing, including a pair of wind pantsand a bandana that is believed to have been wornby one of the duo.

Sain also faces two felony bail jumping chargesfor violating previous bond stipulations and has ahistory of retail theft and burglary charges in theprevious year.

Sunderland also has a history of recent run-inswith the law, including several disorderly conductcharges, retail theft and drug possession charges.

Sunderland requested a speedy trial, which wasset for Oct. 5.

Sain has a court appearance set for Oct. 7. Bothmen remain in custody on $10,000 cash bonds.

Johnson said that while both men were believedto have had thwarted robbery attempts at the otherstores, he stressed that the two have not been impli-cated in the Cushing U.S. Bank robbery severalweeks ago and are not believed to be involved.That suspect remains at large.

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BALSAM LAKE – A proposed time line for re-modeling or replacing the Polk County Highwayfacility was presented to the property committeeMonday, July 25. And while the committee consid-ered how to plan for a project that might see com-pletion in 2017, it also looked at the immediateissue of how to get storm- damaged trees off countyforestland.

The issue of what to do with the highway facility,built in the 1930’s, has been on and off the county’sagenda since the 1990s. Monday, Highway Com-missioner Steve Warndahl presented an outline fora five-year plan to solve the issue. Under the pro-posal, the county board would decide whether toremodel or replace the facility during 2012 and2013, using existing plans as a base for study. By2013, the board would make a decision on how toproceed. In 2014 and 2015 an architect would behired, plans would be drawn, and land purchased,if necessary. The building or remodeling wouldstart in 2016 and be completed in 2017.

Warndahl said this is the five-year plan called forby the county board when it last looked at issues atthe facility. He said that with a long-term plan inplace, everyone will know what is coming. In ad-dition, the county and the property department willknow how to proceed with interim repairs, whetherto do minor fix-ups in the coming years or budgetfor major repairs to the existing building. Warndahlmentioned the split steps and collapsing railings atthe entrance to the highway department office as

an example of an issue where a long-range planwould determine how much to spend in the shortterm.

It could cost $100,000 to maintain the facility inthe next few years, Warndahl said. He mentionedthe salt shed roof, the scale, the fuel pumps, andoverhead doors as issues that need to be addressedin the short term. With a five-year plan in place, adecision can be made on how much and what to donow.

The highway facility issue is what to do by 2017.Jeremy Koslowski, county forest administrator,asked for permission to act immediately to getdamaged trees off the county forestland in Sterling.He said the July 1 storm caused blowdowns in1,700 acres of forest in the northwest corner of thecounty. He wants to get the trees removed nowwhile they have some salvage value and wants toget the land cleared so new trees have a chance toregenerate the forest. Koslowski said the timbermarket is now saturated after the area storms andthe downed trees might be worth half of what theywould have brought before the storm.

While the July 1 storm damaged an estimated1,717 acres of Polk County forest, that was almostnothing compared to Burnett County where thestorm did the most damage. The storm damage inBurnett covers over 76,000 acres. DNR forester PaulHeinstead told the committee that the forests are ina salvage mode. Recently eight lots of forest wereput up for clearance bids and no bids were receivedfor five of the lots. He said it is better for the land toget the fallen and broken trees removed rapidly.

Time line proposed for highway facility

Funding for storm cleanupremains uncertain

by Carl HeidelLeader staff writer

SIREN - The message to the Burnett County Supervisors at theirThursday, July 21 meeting was not encouraging. First, emergencymanagement director Bobbi Sichta told the supervisors that sources offunding for the cleanup operation following the July 1 windstorm re-main uncertain. Then Jason Nichols, administrator of the Departmentof Forest and Parks, told them thatsales of the fallen timber wouldonly bring the county 50 percent ofthe trees’ value at best.

Sichta briefly described the vari-ous emergency responses in theimmediate aftermath of the storm.She noted in particular the declara-tion of a state of emergency, neces-sary in order for the area to beeligible for any aid, and the diffi-culty in getting information outwhen power service had beenknocked out.

Damage estimates remain at a$1.8 million figure with estimatesrunning as high as $300,000 insome towns. But the county can’tcount on some of the traditionalsources of aid in paying the bill.

Sichta said that the FederalEmergency Management Adminis-tration has a minimum require-ment of $6 million in damage to beeligible for funds from that agency.And the Small Business Adminis-tration requires that a minimum of40 percent of property be uninsured to receive aid from their group.The county damage report does not meet either of those minimumcriteria.

And help from the state is also questionable. Not only is there notenough state money available to cover the total cost, but several othercommunities have already applied for what limited funds there are.“We’re not first in line,” Sichta said.

Nichols said that with 20,000 acres of county forests destroyed, itmay take up to 10 years to find all the blowdowns. Lumbering firmsare already buying and removing damaged trees, but revenue fromthose timber sales is not likely to benefit the county much.

Normally timber would bring inabout $60 a cord, Nichols said, butthe wood being salvaged from thestorm is only bringing in half thatamount, and he estimated thatsome of it would sell for as little as$15 a cord.

At the moment the county isplaying a waiting game to seewhether the state will transfer ad-ditional funds into its disaster reliefprograms. If that transfer is made,Burnett could get at least partial as-sistance for its cleanup costs, ac-cording to Sichta.

But if outside support does notcome through, the county will haveto bear the cost, and that may meana change in the tax levy. The super-visors noted that budgetary lawsallow for an increase in the tax levyto cover the costs of an emergencysuch as the disaster created by thewindstorm, but they regard thatonly as an unpalatable last resort.

Jason Nichols, administrator of theDepartment of Forest and Parks inBurnett County, told county supervi-sors that sales of fallen timber werenot yielding much revenue.

Burnett County Emergency Man-agement Director Bobbi Sichta, toldcounty supervisors that financial as-sistance for the storm cleanup is un-certain.

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RIDGELAND – George Chris-tenson’s Sunnyfields Farm ishosting its ninth-annual AlfalfaFest once again this year, on Sat-urday, Aug. 6. Since 2003, AlfalfaFest has helped raise thousandsof dollars for student educa-tional needs within the commu-nity, and Northwest WisconsinHomecare. Last year, roughly$15,000 was raised during theevent and through raffle ticketssold, and this year Alfalfa Festhopes this year’s event will beno different.

Sunnyfields Farm is located onN13367 CTH F, Ridgeland, WI54763. The event starts at 10 a.m.and ends at 10 p.m., with severalfamily-friendly activitiesplanned throughout the day.There will be door prizes, hayrides, chicken dinner beginningat noon, Locks of Love haircuts,live auction, raffle ticket draw-ing, fireworks at dusk and muchmore. Cornerstone Band will beplaying at 5 p.m., for the non-profit, volunteer event. Contri-butions are tax deductible, andanyone with questions is askedcall 715-949-1640. Cash contribu-tions can be made at any DairyState Bank. – Marty Seeger

•••SIREN – The 2011 BCDA

Business Plan CompetitionAwards Night is scheduled forThursday, Aug. 4, from 5- 6 p.m.at the Lodge at Crooked Lake.Businesses, chambers of com-merce and the public are wel-come to attend. A reception willbe held from 5 -5:30 p.m., withappetizers and a cash bar. Fivebusinesses are competing thisyear for a cash award and a no-interest loan. The businessescompeting this year includeGregg’s Welding, Lean On MeHome Care, Grantsburg FitnessCenter, Fresh Start Coffee Roast-ers and Essential Wellness. Thecontest is sponsored by the Bur-nett County Development Asso-ciation, UW Extension- BurnettCounty, Burnett County, North-west Regional Planning Com-mission, Bremer Bank andCommunity Bank. - submitted

•••BALSAM LAKE - Local attor-

neys are staffing a free legalclinic the third Monday of everymonth for the purpose of provid-ing general legal information tomembers of the community.

The next free legal clinic isMonday, Aug. 15, and will beheld in the Polk County Com-munity Room, Polk County Jus-tice Center, no appointment isnecessary. Local lawyers will beon hand to meet with individu-als for approximately 10 minutesto provide general informationin the following areas of law:family law, landlord/tenant andsmall claims, criminal/traffic, es-tate planning/elderlaw/probate, real estate, busi-ness law and debtor/creditor.

A representative from PolkCounty Child Support Agencywill also be on hand to answerquestions regarding your childsupport issues. For more infor-mation contact Janet King atBakke Norman, S.C., at 715 684-4545. - submitted

Horse search groupdiscovers body of

Matthew Coonby Greg MarstenLeader staff writer

TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN –The body of a missing 25-year-old Luck man was discoveredearly Sunday morning, July 24,in a remote, wooded area of theTown of Johnstown, after havingbeen reported missing the dayprior by family members.

Matthew Coon was believed tohave been in the woods sinceWednesday, July 20, after leavinga vehicle and taking a shortcut toa home in the Round Lake Com-munity. He left from an area oftrails near 233rd Avenue and55th Street, in the Town of Johns-town.

However, Coon never arrivedat the home, and repeated phonecalls went straight to voice mail,prompting concern by familymembers, who contacted author-

ities for assistance in a search onSaturday, July 23.

A concentrated search effortbegan on Saturday near theditches and wood lines whereCoon was last seen, usingdeputies from local law enforce-ment. A more extensive searchbegan the next morning, July 24,using members of the St. CroixTribal Police, Polk County Sher-iff’s Department and 13 mem-

bers of the North Pines MountedSearch and Rescue organization,who swept the thicker areas onhorseback that morning.

Fire crews from the Luck andCumberland fire departmentsalso had assembled for a latersearch, but less than two hoursinto the Sunday morning searcheffort, riders from the mountedsearch crew discovered Coon’sbody in a remote, wooded areaof Section 8, at around 9:15 a.m.The medical examiner’s officewas called in to assist in thedeath investigation, and an au-topsy was performed.

Polk County Sheriff Pete John-son thanked the efforts of all thevolunteers who helped searchthe woods, noting the addedability of the horseback volun-teers - who were able to search inotherwise difficult terrain, wastruly was a blessing in the effort.

“It was a very thick area withlots of confusing trails,” Johnsonsaid. “It really helped having themounted searchers. They de-serve a real pat on the back.”

Assisting in the search effortswere volunteers and officialsfrom the Polk County Sheriff’sDepartment, Luck and Cumber-land Fire, St. Croix Tribal Policeand 13 members of the NorthPines Mounted Search and Res-cue, as well as members ofCoon’s family and other friends.According to Johnson, Coon wasmissing for several days in ex-traordinarily hot and humid con-ditions, and while foul play isnot suspected, his death does re-main under investigation by thePolk County Medical Examiner’soffice and the sheriff’s depart-ment.

Services for Matthew LeeCoon (Lowe), “Nii-Chii-Waa-Kwan,” began with a visitationon Tuesday, July 26 and culmi-nated with a service on Wednes-day, July 27, at the Round LakeCommunity Center. KolstadFamily Funeral Home of Cen-turia assisted in the services.Coon was laid to rest at theGeorgetown Cemetery.

BBRRIIEEFFLLYY Missing man found dead in the woods

Matthew Coon

Luck and Amerycenters may close, withBalsam Lake center to

replace them; Sirenhours may expand


BALSAM LAKE – Word thatthe Wisconsin Department ofTransportation is reviewing theclosure of several statewide De-partment of Motor Vehicle serv-ice centers hit home in PolkCounty, where both the Ameryand Luck centers are on the shortlist of affected centers, and likelyto be closed.

However, the state is consider-ing the addition of a new, com-bined site in Balsam Lake tomake up for the closures, andwould also need to expand hoursfor Burnett County residents.

WisDOT is under increasingpressure to expand service hourswith the recently passed statebudget, which includes a provi-sion to expand DMV service inWisconsin, due to the new VoterID requirement, which states thatDMV driver license and ID cardservices must be offered in eachcounty at least 20 hours perweek. Neither Polk nor Burnettcounties come even close tomeeting that minimum with theSiren location in Burnett Countyor the two Polk County servicecenters. In fact, only 30 of the 72Wisconsin counties meet thatthreshold currently.

According to WisDOT, theDMV is “ ... moving quickly torecruit, hire and fully train newstaff. Additionally, efforts areunder way to find the appropri-ate locations, negotiate leases,and furnish these new facilities.DMV plans to open the newservice centers by the end of Jan-uary of 2012.”

The Amery DMV center oper-ates from 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. on thefirst Tuesday of the month at theAmery Senior Center, and has asteady flow of renewal trafficduring that once-a-month opera-tion. It has been a steady renterfor the Amery Senior Center formany years, and offers license re-newals and written tests, as wellas other services often needed forlicenses.

The Luck DMV service centeroperates at the Luck Lions DBSHall from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. onthe third Wednesday of the

month. It has been faced withtemporary closures in the past,and is also very busy during itsonce-a-month operation, andboth centers are known for longwaits.

Both facilities offer identicalservices of driver’s license andID products. However, both PolkCounty DMV centers combinedhours total just over a dozenhours a month - considerablyless than the 20 hours monthlythe state has required to meet ex-pected demand for Voter IDchanges, mandated with the re-cent legislative action.

People who are unable to go toeither Polk County center duringtheir two specific days are forcedto go either to New Richmond inSt. Croix County (second Tues-days), or Siren in Burnett County(second Wednesdays). Driver’slicense needs outside those daysmust head to Rice Lake or toHudson. Both of these locationshave varying hours, but are tech-nically open five days a week, of-fering a much more extensiveline of options, including all fla-vors of license plate renewals.Plate renewals can often be doneat county government centers orother locations.

However, due to their demandand service options, the Hudsonand Rice Lake locations are oftenextremely busy, and the DMVadvises customers to arrive atleast one-half hour prior to clos-ing to ensure license plate trans-actions can be completed.

St. Croix County customersmay be hit hardest locally, as theclosures are also slated to hit theNew Richmond site, whichmeans St. Croix County cus-tomers would need to head tothe far western edge of theircounty to Hudson for service, orgo to a neighboring county DMVcenter.

Burnett County customersmay be rare benefactors from theDMV center shuffle, as thechanges likely mean the Siren lo-cation would have expandedhours to meet the state threshold.Burnett County’s center at theSiren Village Hall would need togo from just 5.5 hours monthly to20 hours monthly, under the pro-posal. But Siren Villageclerk/treasurer Ann Petersonsaid WisDOT has not made theirBurnett County plans known yet.

“No, we don’t know yet ifthey’re going to expand our{Siren Village Hall} hours or finda new location,” she said. “Wehaven’t heard anything.”

Peterson said the DMV pays$60 per day for using the villagehall location, with very smallutility costs being absorbed bythe village, such as extra plumb-ing and electricity usage.

“The village doesn’t see a realfinancial gain,” she said. “Theremay be some incidental gains,from tab and title renewals ...from people who combine [re-newals] all in one location.”

Peterson wasn’t sure if the an-cillary traffic leads to increasedcustomers at Siren-area busi-nesses, but she said it was “verypossible.” She said there was aminor start-up cost when theDMV first came to town, such aswith a dedicated phone line, butthe expanded hours at the Sirenlocation could mean over $2,000in additional revenue to the vil-lage annually for location rental.

“But we just don’t know whereit’s going to be yet,” she said.

While the closures and realign-ments would mean a net drop instatewide DMV service centersfrom 88 down to 81, they wouldadd an additional 625 grosshours of service per week underthe proposed changes. That VoterID law change and required

DMV hour and center realign-ment will not come cheap, and isexpected to cost about $4 milliona year, with an additional $2 mil-lion in start-up costs the firstyear, according to the LegislativeFiscal Bureau.

But WisDOT also recognizesthat more and more of the non-ID transactions - such as tab re-newals or simple titletransactions - are being done on-line or can be accomplished atother county-operated centers,and they have also been at theforefront of Web-based services.Even road-test scheduling is han-dled almost entirely online.

However, the Voter ID require-ment was a very controversialand partisan legislative issue,just as legislative district redraw-ing in recent months, and theDMV-center issue cannot escapethat same partisan cloud. Theclosures have even led to allega-tions of “cherry picking” for po-litical gain by WisconsinDemocratic Party ChairmanMike Tate, who claimed recentlythat the Republican-controlledgovernor’s office has “gone sofar as to target for closure 10DMV offices in Democratic-lean-ing areas to expand hours in Re-publican-leaning areas.”

Nobody in WisDOT could bereached for comment on Tate’spartisan allegation, but WisDOTexecutive assistant Reggie New-son told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel on Monday that theDMV center realignment was “ ...not final, and it’s important forus to get the concurrence andinput from legislators,” Newsonsaid.

Several legislators from bothparties have raised concernsabout the realignment leading toincreasingly greater travel re-quirements for some rural loca-tions, which Newson said will beaddressed on a county-by-county basis.

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New police chief and public protectioncommittee review and alter standards


BALSAM LAKE – Newly hired Balsam Lake PoliceChief Tom Thompson met with the village public protec-tion committee and a consultant on Monday, July 25, todiscuss, revise and clarify village policies on everythingfrom uniforms to high-speed chases to what type ofhandgun officers should carry.

Thompson was hired earlier this month and met withthe committee to revise a slew of departmental policies -questions of which led to a suspension of the village po-lice department last November, pending a realignmentof police policies in regard to existing ordinances. Whilemost of those issues have yet to be finalized, the bulk ofthe issue discussion on Monday had to do with generalofficer hiring, requirements and equipment standards.

The committee recommended that the chief be consid-ered a full-time village employee, but the only one in thedepartment, with any other employees considered parttime, and not “seasonal.” There was quite a bit of discus-sion on whether the village should provide or specifywhat type of sidearm an officer should carry.

“I’ve seen it both ways,” Thompson said, noting howsome departments require identical weaponry to ensurethe ability to share ammunition, but other departmentsgo the other way completely, allowing officers to carrywhat they are comfortable with, to a limit.

“If we’ve got a part-time person coming in, we can’tsupply a firearm,” stated Trustee Mike Voltz. “I think itshould be up to the individual officer on what to carry.”

In the end, the committee agreed, allowing privatechoice on weaponry, within state standards of acceptedcaliber and manufacture, revolver or semiautomatic, not-ing that every weapon must be registered with the de-partment for accountability. They also decided the officershould be equipped with at least two clips of ammo, al-though Thompson said it was “something I hope wenever have to worry about.”

The issue of high-speed pursuit policies, and using theso-called PIT maneuver during a chase to disable a flee-ing driver, as well as several issues about shared costs,billing and the like with specified water patrol officerswill be tackled at length later.

That issue of jurisdictional boundaries, and whetherthe lake officer technically falls under the guise of the Bal-sam Lake PD was unclear, and surfaced from a recentmove by the Balsam Lake Homeowners Association tohire a water patrol officer for dedicated lake enforcement,an officer who was sworn in by the village.

“Their arrest authority comes through us,” Thompsonsaid, clarifying that while the water patrol costs are beingabsorbed by the BLHA, the lake itself is not a municipalbody, most of it being outside village limits in several mu-nicipal boundaries of adjacent towns.

“It’s basically a mutual aid agreement with the towns,”Thompson said, but questions do remain on things likebilling, workman’s compensation and possibly evenwhether the village can discipline the water patrol offi-

cer.“I can see this one being a can of worms,” Voltz said

with a shrug, with the committee deciding the issueshould be addressed by the village attorney with theBLHA before coming before the committee for review.

The committee also took no action on things like revis-ing policies on seized evidence and secure storage of thatevidence, as well as policies on seasonal uniforms, andthe departmental code of conduct policy, which is whatled to the departments’ disbanding last year.

“You may want to fine-tune that a bit,” stated NancyCoughlin, who is acting as a policy consultant for the vil-lage.

The committee, Coughlin and Thompson wentthrough about half of the department’s current policies,and will deal with the second half early next month.

Coughlin said they were working with policies that arealready approved by the state, so the fine-tuning shouldbe fairly cut-and-dried, with future conflicts to generallybe handled by the village police commission, which is acitizen body meant to resolve disputes between the vil-lage and their police force.

“You mean we might not get along?” Thompson jokedto the committee, just before they went into a closed ses-sion to discuss pending legal issues, as well as addressany concerns the new chief had with his new job, includ-ing things like benefits, reviews and standards.

The committee recommendations will eventually gobefore the full village board for review and eventual ap-proval.

Balsam Lake addresses police policies

Search for new administrator continuesby Gregg Westigard

Leader staff writerAMERY – Golden Age Manor, the Polk County owned

nursing home in Amery, operated at a loss for 2010 afterprofitable years in 2008 and 2009. Audited figures showGAM losing $330,322 for the year after making $154,116in 2009. That was a turnaround of $484,000 for the year.The figures include operating revenues plus the statesupplemental payment and expenses including depreci-ation. GAM had transferred funds to the county generalfund in 2009 and 2010 but those amounts, totaling$700,000, are not included in the $330,000 loss. The auditwas distributed to GAM governing board at its meetingTuesday, July 26.

The total operating revenue for the nursing home was$6,736,046 for the year, down $20,000 from 2009. Ex-penses were up in all categories and totaled $7,804,270,an increase of $568,000. That resulted in an operating loss

of $1,068,224 which was offset by the federal/state sup-plemental payment of $737,902, resulting in the $330,322loss. The supplemental payment was up by $104,000.That increase was due in part to the fact that there arefewer government-owned nursing homes remaining todivide the fund among.

After operating in the black for many years, GAMstarted losing money in 1998 and continued to have an-nual losses through 2007. Over that period, the countytransferred over $2 million to GAM to make up thedeficits. The $700,000 transferred to the county partiallyoffset those payments. The profit of $616,000 in 2008 washigher than normal because GAM received an additionalone-time state payment of $343,000 that year. Excludingthat, GAM would have shown a gain of $273,000 in 2008after a loss of $103,445 in 2007.

The auditors are scheduled to be at a board meeting inAugust to present their report and answer questions.

Other businessCounty Administrator Dana Frey, the acting nursing

home administrator, told the GAM board that the searchfor a new head of the nursing home came to a stop whenthe first pool of applicants dropped out. The county willnow work with a recruiting firm to find a replacementfor Gary Taxdahl, who retired in April 2011 after 25 yearsas head of the home. Frey said the goal is to find a poolof three or four good applicants to choose from. He saidthis is a tough market for hiring good professionals.Many qualified persons can’t sell their present homes be-cause of the economy, making it difficult for them to takenew positions.

GAM is starting to prepare its 2012 budget and theboard will look at the preliminary figures at its Augustmeeting. Roof leaks have been repaired but the county isstarting to look at the cost of replacing the entire roof,now over 50 years old. And it was noted that occupancy,which has averaged at just under 94 percent for the pasttwo years, has dropped below 90 percent for the past twomonths and was at 86.4 percent for June.

Golden Age Manor has loss for 2010

Director position hard to fillby Gregg Westigard

Leader staff writerBALSAM LAKE – George Stroebel was appointed to

the Polk County Board on Tuesday, July 19. Just one weeklater he was elected chair of the human services board.The Garfield resident has now replaced former Supervi-sor Diane Stoneking in both her county board positionand her committee chair position.

The human services board held its monthly meetingTuesday, July 26. The agenda included a report on theprocess of hiring a new human services department head,comments on the 2012 budget process, and a report onsome coming changes to the department. But the meetingstarted with a quarterly report by Veterans Service Offi-cer Rick Gates.

Gates reported that things are looking “really, reallygood” for his department. He said a huge number of PolkCounty veterans are using the veterans services and hisdepartment is serving more veterans, proportionally,than St. Croix County is. He said his department helpedcounty vets receive over $813,000 in federal benefits dur-ing April, May and June. Gates predicted that the countywill beat last year in the amount of benefits received byveterans through his department. He said that the Veter-ans Administration is now covering veterans suffering

from the effects of Agent Orange and a large number ofvets are coming forward to get that help.

Gates reported that his budget for 2012 will be the sameas the 2011 budget. He noted that there are no step or sen-iority increases left for him and he has not had a basewage increase for two years so costs are not increasing.Gates said he has always ended the year under budgetand wants to continue that trend.

County Administrator Dana Frey, the interim humanservices director, and department fiscal manager PatKirkwood gave a report of financial projections for thecoming year as the department starts preparing its 2012budget request. They said there is much uncertaintyabout the levels of state and federal support for many ofthe human services programs. There will probably becuts to medical assistance and to the reimbursement forsome other services. Kirkwood said that while the countytries to hold the line on costs, she expects to see large in-creases for the many purchased services the departmentuses.

One uncertainty is a coming state-ordered consolida-tion of some economic support services. The state is re-quiring that counties consolidate the medical assistanceoperations into area consortiums by the start of next year.This could result in the loss of up to five staff positions.

Frey also reported that a past staff member failed toapply for a grant to fund part of the salary for one of the

meth program workers. As a result, the department haslost $60,000 in budgeted revenue for the current year.

Frey also said that the process of finding a new depart-ment head for human services is proving difficult. Appli-cants either have experience in management or in humanservices but not in both. He also said it is hard to fillhigher skilled jobs, in part because applicants are tied tohouses they can’t sell and can’t afford to take new posi-tions. Frey said the county may need to hire a recruitingfirm to find the right pool of applicants.

Human services board member Tim Strohbusch, ClearLake, reported that the mobile crisis team is working verywell. He said the program, which includes a 24/7 phoneline, has calmed down a number of what he calls “men-tal temper tantrums” before they became more serious.

Strohbusch also thanked Frey and the human servicesstaff for the miraculous ways they have got things doneduring this period where four of the seven departmentmanagement positions suddenly became vacant. He alsosaid that human services is the department with thelargest budget but one of the least funded by county dol-lars. He said that state and federal funds will not meet allthe coming needs and cuts in programs will be required.Strohbusch concluded by saying he knows how difficultit can be to work with the state and he appreciates howthe staff is handling the task.

Stroebel elected Polk Human Services chair

BALSAM LAKE — Children in grades one through sixare invited to experience school as it was 100 years ago atthe Polk County Historical Society’s Pioneer School.

School will be held at the historic Lanesdale School inBalsam Lake, under the tutelage of Patricia MacDonald.Two three-day sessions are available: Tuesday throughThursday,Aug. 16-18, or Aug. 23-25. School will be heldfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at a cost of $45 for the three days.

The program is open to any student in grades onethrough six who is interested in experiencing reading,writing and arithmetic lessons as taught 100 years ago.

“Our goal is to provide children with an understandingof the history of education in a one-room schoolhouseand to have fun,” said MacDonald and museum directorRosalie Kittleson. “There will be lots of old-fashionedgames, stories and music.”

Children are asked to wear clothing appropriate to theearly 1900s, with long dresses and bonnets for girls, andoveralls, knickers and suspenders for boys. Some cos-tumes are available for loan.

Parents can get more information or enroll their chil-dren by contacting the historical society at 715-485-9269.— Mary Stirrat

Pioneer School open for enrollment

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Dog park closer to being builtTavern League and Nexen

both donate to causeby Sherill Summer

Leader staff writerWEBSTER - Dreams of transforming the

old Webster municipal dump into a dogpark were helped along by a $1,000 dona-tion by the local branch of the WisconsinTavern League on Wednesday, July 20.The $1,000 donation will be matched byan additional $1,000 donation by the stateTavern League later this summer.

Kris Peterson, owner of the PheasantInn in Siren, explained that with theleagues fiscal year ending at the end of themonth, the local chapter had some moneyavailable for community projects such asthe dog park. All money donated forcommunity projects on the local levelqualifies for a match from the TavernLeague on the state level.

The former Webster municipal dump isroughly 1-1/2 miles north of town alongthe Gandy Dancer Trail. Because it is acapped landfill, there are limits to its po-tential land uses, but landfills are oftenturned into dog parks where dogs can ex-ercise and socialize without a leash.

The Webster Village owns the site, andthe village board gave permission to cre-ate a dog park there and offered to helpmaintain the park if created, but it wouldnot be willing to use tax dollars to create

the park. Topping the list of things needed when

building a dog park is a sturdy fence with

double fenced entrances. Such a fence, ac-cording to a rough estimate, would cost inthe neighborhood of $15,000.

The Orange 4-H is leading the efforts toraise money for the dog park. Hundredsof dollars have been collected in cansplaced in area businesses, and about$2,000 was raised in a yard/bake sale heldearlier this summer.

Nexen challengeAll money raised so far, including the

Tavern League donation, will be com-pounded even more with a Nexen chal-lenge through the end of 2012. CEO andowner of Nexen, Hutch Schilling, hasagreed to match up to $20,000 of dona-tions to the dog park, $10,000 this yearand $10,000 next year.

Nexen is willing to cut a check after thefirst $7,500 is raised in the community,equalling the $15,000 needed for a fence.Additional money raised in the commu-nity and matched by Nexen through theend of 2012 could be used for benches,pavilions or other ammenities.

The Orange 4-H will be selling dogtreats during the Gandy Dancer Days inWebster next month to raise money for thedog park. Coupons for a community daysale at Yonkers or Herbergers on Nov. 12will also be available at the WebsterGandy Dancer Days. For more informa-tion on the upcoming fundraising, visitwww.orange4h.com.

by Mary StirratLeader staff writer

LUCK — A policy outlining gradingguidelines and the new tiered study hallat Luck School was brought to the schoolboard Monday evening, July 25, for a firstreading, in preparation for approval nextmonth.

The guidelines are part of the Responseto Intervention policy being implementedby school districts across the nation. RTIis a process that allows ongoing assess-ment of learning and behavior to morequickly identify students at risk or thosenot being challenged.

The grading guidelines portion of thepolicy that was presented Monday nightincludes how and when student achieve-ment will be communicated to parentsand students, a grading scale and theprocess for making up missing, incom-plete or unacceptable work. Criteria for

awarding academic honors is also in-cluded.

According to district AdministratorRick Palmer, a big advantage of imple-menting the grading guidelines is that itestablishes consistent grading policy forboth staff and students.

The tiered study hall portion of the pol-icy provides a means for students to earnmore study hall privileges as behaviorand grades allow. Expectations for thethree tiers are outlined in the policy, withall first-semester freshmen at Level 1. Jun-iors are eligible for Level 3 after one quar-ter, and sophomores are eligible after onesemester.

The grading guidelines and the tieredstudy hall will be implemented for the2011-12 school year, said Palmer.

SidewalkDeteriorating sidewalks on the north

side of the school building will be re-placed this year, addressing safety issuesthat were brought to the attention ofschool administration by Roger Nelson,head of maintenance.

Palmer said he asked Rande Giller ofGiller Masonry to take a look at the side-walk and, in the process, the two begantalking about putting blacktop down in-stead of sidewalk. The company that wonthe bid to resurface the elementary play-ground was called, but a representativefrom there said that an asphalt surfacewould not hold up very well.

Giller put in a bid of $14,218 to replacethe sidewalk, and the school board onMonday night awarded him the work. Hewill also be asked for an estimate on re-placing the sidewalk ramp that goes intothe building on the northeast side of thebuilding near the music room.

According to Palmer, the 2010 audit that

is now in progress is showing the districtwill have a small carryover. “I think (thesidewalk replacement) would be a goodway to spend that,” he said.

In discussing the cost of maintenanceand repairs, Palmer told the board thatone wall in a bathroom stall that needs tobe replaced will cost $564.

Other business• The board approved Alan Tomlinson,

Ryan Humpel and Brent Olson as volun-teer high school football coaches, ChelseaFoeller as high school volleyball coachand Megan Challoner as junior high vol-leyball coach.

• Two bids were received for the sale ofa surplus bus. The board agreed to sell thebus to high bidder Friberg’s Gone Greenfor $1,551.

New grading, study hall policies at Luck

by Tammi MilbergLeader staff writer

TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The city ofTaylors Falls Council passed a motion toauthorize a bid and materials purchasedfor the flooring in the Memorial Commu-nity Center at the Monday, July 25, coun-cil meeting. The bid was for labor to tilethe meeting and office space, and do thedemo and retiling of the entryway. Fivebids were received with the low bid being$2,405, the next closest bid was $3,700, andthe high bid came in at $4,129.

The council approved the lowest bid onlabor of $2,405 from All Custom Tile &Flooring. The council also authorized the

purchase from city staff of materials forthe tiling; estimated to be $1,780. A motionto award the bid and authorize the mate-rials purchased was carried with all mem-bers in favor.

In other business, the council approvedthe submission of a grant to the ChisagoLakes Community Fund for $500 for a sec-ond archway for the River Walk. Thegrant has no match and would not use citydollars. The council agreed submitting forthe grant was a great idea and passed amotion to authorize the grant submission.

At the July 11 council meeting, the coun-cil approved helping a homeowner whohad experienced financial hardship due to

a waterline leak somewhere between theirresidence and the main hookup on Hwy.95. The area where the leak was deter-mined to be located was a half-mile area.The leak was estimated to release 3,000gallons of water a day. The council wasadvised the repairs to the waterline wouldbe approximately $5,000. The councilagreed to help the homeowners with aloan to cover costs at 4 percent interest forfive years to be paid biyearly with the firstpayment to be collected with propertytaxes in 2012. The council discussed theability to help out a resident and be a goodneighbor, and approved the loan with theinterest and terms of payment.

The council received a donation fromFriends of Taylors Falls Park and Rec ofmoney they raised during Wannigan DaysBingo. The amount of the donation is$778. Of that, $389 will be designated forpark improvements, and $389 will be des-ignated for summer recreation.

In August, the council begins theirbudget sessions. The council approved sixWednesday mornings to hold budgetworkshops. The first meeting will be Aug.3, 7:30 a.m., at city hall, with the remain-ing meetings to take place at the sametime Aug. 10, 17, 24 and 31, and Sept. 7.

Community center remodeling begins next phase

by Tammi MilbergLeader staff writer

ST. CROIX FALLS – The city councilheard a proposal for use of a building at811 Pine St. at the meeting Monday, July25. The proposal for the building is for anautomotive sales location and an indoorrecreation use. The building used to bePack-It Bindery and is currently vacant inthe industrial park. The building’s owneris Paul Christiansen. The use for the insidewas described as similar to paintball ac-tivities, but would be air pellets instead ofpaintballs. The council discussed the pro-posal and determined they did not knowif the code of ordinances covers such a

recreational use indoors. The council for-warded the matter to the plan commissionto determine if the use would fit in withthe city codes. The matter will likely be onthe Monday, Aug. 15 plan commissionagenda for further discussion and consid-eration.

The council heard an informationalpresentation from Baird, a financial serv-ices group. The group offered advice forthe city to refinance at a lower rate and of-fered their services. No official action wastaken as the matter was informational.

A contract for engineering services withMSA for the wastewater treatment facilitywas approved after much discussion re-

garding time lines and status. The contractwith MSA was approved to run throughthe completion of the facility upgrade,which at this time is unknown, but esti-mated to be near May 2013.

The council passed a resolution to estab-lish new boundaries for District 1 by

evenly dividing Ward 1 into Ward 1 andWard 4. Due to the overpopulation in Dis-trict 1, another ward needed to be createdin that district to be compliant with thestatutes. District 2 already has two wards,Ward 2 and Ward 3.

Proposal for building use forwarded to plan commission

The local chapter of the Tavern League donated $1,000 to the proposed Webster dog park atthe former municipal dump. The donation will be matched by the state Tavern League laterthis year. Shown (L to R): Orange 4-H leader Fran Krause, owner of the Pheasant Inn Kris Pe-terson, Cheryl Ingalls and 4-H member Julia Summer. Orange 4-H is leading the effort to raisemoney for the dog park. More information can be found at www.orange4h.com. - Photo by Sher-ill Summer

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Short extension forHarmon-property issue


GRANTSBURG – The cleanup after theJuly 1 storm is proceeding very well inGrantsburg, the village board was told ata special board meeting Monday, July 25.The board adjusted the schedule for curb-side pickup of brush and discussed howto clean up vacant properties in the vil-lage. In a short, but broad-ranging meet-ing, the board also extended thecompliance deadline for the Mark Har-mon property on Hwy. 70 and discussedthe proposed new fire hall and new am-bulance garage.

“Kudos to the village team for a greatjob,” board member Glenn Rolloff said atthe start of the meeting. He added thatpeople who saw the damage immediatelyafter the storm expressed amazement atthe amount of cleanup when they re-turned for the Big Gust weekend.

The village crew has been picking upbrush left at the curbside and the boardextended that service until October on aweekly basis, with Tuesday as the collec-tion day. Residents can continue to haullarger limbs and trees to the brush site,

which will be left open every day, all day,until Aug. 8.

The cleanup of lots with vacant houseswill continue. The clearing of unsightlyyards was interrupted by the storm butthe board talked about several unoccu-pied homes that needed work, such as ahouse near the industrial park with a treeon the roof. Some of the homes are possi-bly in foreclosure, creating a problemknowing who should do the cleanup. In-cluded on the problem list are the housesat 704 South Pine and 127 West Broadway.The partly flattened Blue Box across fromthe park was also discussed. Issues forthat site include who should pay for theremoval of the building and whether thesite is contaminated. The county might beasked to take the property for back taxesand sell the lot to the village.

It is still unclear whether any statefunds for storm damages will come to thevillage. The village crew and police haveput in many overtime hours after thestorm. A review of the costs will be pre-sented at the August board meeting.

“The village is in serious hurt if (Gover-nor) Walker doesn’t authorize moremoney,” village treasurer Sheila Meyertold the board.

Harmon propertyThe Mark Harmon property on Hwy. 70

has been an ongoing village issue for sev-eral years. The lot, which contains thebuilding rented to the New HopeLutheran Church, has storm-waterdrainage problems. Harmon had untilJuly 15 to bring the property into compli-ance. The New Hope Church was given aconditional-use permit to use the buildingwhich would expire if the water issueswere not resolved. July 15 passed with thedrainage project not completed and along-term maintenance agreement notsigned by Harmon. The only part of theproject left to be done is seeding the site.

The issue brought a large number ofmembers of the congregation to the meet-ing and resulted in a lively discussion.Board member Dale Dresel said the seed-ing should have been done and there havealready been washouts with each newrain. A message from Harmon’s projectengineer said that the mid-July to mid-Oc-tober period was not recommended forseeding, according to DOT specs. Dresel, acontractor, disagreed and said his com-pany is seeding turf constantly. Boardmember Mark Dahlberg said that Harmoncan’t find any contractors because of thestorm. Dresel said he could provide awhole list of contractors looking for work.

A member of the congregation said it wasnot the tenant’s problem that Harmon hasnot done his work.

“This issue has gone on for four years,”Dresel said. “It’s so wrong. We must fol-low our ordinances. We must enforce ourzoning. Harmon must sign the agree-ment.”

The board passed a motion extendingthe compliance date until Sept. 12, atwhich time there must be grass growingand the maintenance agreement signed orthe conditional-use permit for the churchwould be revoked. The motion passed bya voice vote with possibly two voting no.

Other issuesA new Grantsburg fire hall, with a price

tag of $1.6 million, may be working itsway for approval. Three of the six munic-ipalities (Anderson, West Marshland,Wood River) have approved the new,lower-cost plan. The village has questionsabout how the bonding will be done andwho will actually borrow the money forthe project. The issue will come up againat the August meeting.

North Ambulance may soon have a newstation in the village. An offer is being pre-pared for the vacant lot next to the pro-posed home for the fire hall and abuilding could be completed this year.

Grantsburg storm cleanup continues

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The Grantsburg Village board met Monday, July 25, to review the storm cleanup and discuss the Mark Harmon property issue. Pictured (L to R) are treasurer Sheila Meyer, board membersJim Nelson and Val Johnson, clerk Jennifer Zeiler, President Roger Panek and board members Glenn Rolloff, Dale Dresel and Mark Dahlberg. Dean Josephson was out of town but listened tothe meeting by telephone. – Photo by Gregg Westigard



SIREN - The Burnett County Board ofSupervisors paid tribute to three countyindividuals during the regular monthlymeeting of the board Thursday, July 21.

First to be honored was John (Jack) Er-ickson for his 10 years of service to theBurnett County Highway Department. Inremarks that accompanied the presenta-tion of an award to Erickson, SupervisorChuck Awe and Highway CommissionerBob Morehouse both paid tribute to his

commitment to his responsibilities, andnoted that during the winter months es-pecially he would work 18-hour days tokeep roads open.

Sheriff Dean Roland and emergencymanagement director Bobbi Sichta bothreceived recognition for their service dur-ing the time of the 2001 tornado that hitBurnett County. Former mayor of Siren,Larry Blahauvietz, presented theseawards as part of the county’s 10th an-niversary commemoration of the storm.

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John Erickson (center) received recognition for his 10 years of service to the Burnett CountyHighway Department. Presenting the award are Supervisor Chuck Awe (left) and Highway Com-missioner Bob Morehouse (right). - Photos by Carl Heidel

Larry Blahauvietz(right) presented aplaque of recognition toBurnett County SheriffDean Roland (left) forhis service at the time ofthe 2001 tornado.Roland was chief of po-lice in Siren at the timeof the storm.

SPOONER - The DNR in Spooner hasput out information to aid people whohave trees that fell during the Friday, July1, straight-line winds that hit the area. Ac-cording to the information provided byforester Renae Paulson, if you have one to50 trees around or touching your house, orless than five acres of localized damage,you should consider utilizing the timberlocally for firewood. Or you could hire atree service for cleanup.

If you have 50 forest trees (not yardtrees) and up to 10 acres of damage, youshould consider combining your effortwith neighbor(s) for a group timber har-vest. Or you might want to work with alogging operation that is already workingin your immediate area.

If you have 10 acres (200 cords) or moreof damage, you have enough volume for astand-alone timber sale. You could workdirectly with a logging operation or witha consulting forester.

According to Paulson’s information, themarkets for oak and pine pulp are poor atthe current time. The markets for aspenand mixed hardwoods are fair.

Salvage harvest should be prioritized as

follows: 1) Harvest snapped and brokentrees. 2) Harvest pine and aspen as theyhave the shortest window before stainsand decay move in. 3) Harvest oak andhardwood. 4) Root-connected and benttrees should hold their value for thelongest time.

County cutting notices must be filedwith your county clerk before any salvageor timber harvesting occurs. If your prop-erty is in the Managed Forest Law pro-gram, an MFL cutting notice must also befiled prior to any salvage harvest.

Areas of blowdown become seriouswildfire hazards if they are not cleaned up,creating a much more difficult fire to sup-press. Insects such as the two-lined chest-nut borer (in oak) and pine-bark beetlepopulations will explode in dying trees,then infest and kill healthy trees.

Property owners are advised to considerharvesting undamaged trees at the sametime, dependent upon the needs of theirforested land. This will improve the mar-keting of the timber.

Finally, be careful, especially whenusing a chain saw. - information submitted

DNR provides advice for peoplewith storm-downed trees

Bobbi Sichta (left), Bur-nett County EmergencyManagement director,was recognized for herservice at the time of the2001 tornado. Larry Bla-hauvietz (right) presentedher award.


• Letters to the editor •

SSoorree lloosseerrssAs I continue to read the remarks of the

people who are supporting the ShelleyMoore candidacy for the 10th District, Iam amazed at the lack of understandingthey exhibit of the political process.

If people will not educate themselvesabout the facts they will always cast voteson an emotional basis. To understandwhy people voted against Moore in theprimary one must understand why thisrecall election is taking place. Peoplevoted in the primary against Moore be-cause they are against her, and this was achance to voice their opinion. The elec-tion is because there were a lot of leftistswho are mad because they lost in thegeneral election. These are the same oneswho are complaining about the cost ofthe primary. Who created this recall elec-tion which will cost the taxpayers manythousands of dollars? It is the same peo-ple who are complaining about the pri-mary election cost.

Moore is in the pockets of the unionleaders, and no other individual can beshown to be as indebted to one group asMoore. I guess if you want someone to beyour state senator that has only theunions as their concern, then you wouldvote for Moore. But the rest of the citizensof 10th Senate District in the state of Wis-consin are not important to Moore. Afterall, she breathes union.

Vote for the duly-elected senator, SheliaHarsdorf. She was elected in a legitimateelection in 2010.

We are spending taxpayer money toplacate a group of sore losers. My hope isthat people will ignore anything thatcomes out in support of Moore, the“screamer.”

Don DennySt. Croix Falls

RReessppoonnsseessResponse to Marilyn Brissett-Kruger’sletter in the July 20 Leader:

You bemoan the fact that people inyour municipality voted for a Republicancandidate on the Democrat ballot andquestion the lessons taught by that be-havior, but have no problem with the 14vanishing labor-puppet senators who,after being elected to represent the citi-zens in their districts and swearing anoath to represent them in the process ofgovernment, chose to do the boot-scoot-in’ boogie in Illinois rather than offendtheir big labor masters. Apparently toBrissett-Kruger that is a good lesson, butvoting in a Democrat primary for some-one other than the big-labor lackey of theDemocrat Party is some form of hightreason. She scolds those of us whom shesuggests, “acted against our better selfbecause we were told.” Apparently the“better self” the fleeing 14 big-labor pup-pets were honoring was to turn their backon their oath of office and their con-stituents.

Response to Russ Hanson:Were you sickened at the election of

2008 and the sweep of Democrats intopower Mr. Hanson? I don’t recall anycaterwauling from you about the benefitsof divided government then. I don’t re-call any letters advocating divided gov-ernment when Doyle and the Democratscontrolled state government and ran upa $3 billion debt. You suggest that theoutcome in Minnesota was more to yourliking. In Minnesota they shut downstate government for two weeks and bal-anced the state budget by withholdinglocal school aids. In Minnesota, schoolswill be forced to lay off staff due to thelack of state aids or the state will borrowto fund education and leave the taxpay-ers holding the bag ... again. No thanks!

Response to Jeff Peterson:Interesting that Jeff Peterson would lec-

ture us on “context.” He hasn’t con-demned those who dressed as zombies toscare participants at the SpecialOlympics. No comment from him onMoore’s personal use of Ellsworth SchoolDistrict equipment. He has no problemwith the outrageous insults to womencoming from Bill Maher, Keith Olberman,Chris Matthews and his friends in thewhiner class. When Shelly Moore is onrecord screaming “we breath union” toher fellow union members, there isn’tmuch that can be taken out of “context.”I would prefer someone who “breathes”the Constitution or “breathes taxpayers”over someone who “breathes union” andis getting over 90 percent of her financialsupport from outside the 10th Senate Dis-trict and nearly 55 percent of her finan-cial support from outside the state ofWisconsin.

The June jobs report revealed only18,000 new jobs in the U.S. during themonth of June. Over 9,000 of them werein Wisconsin. People in Wisconsin are re-turning to work thanks to Scott Walkerand Sen. Harsdorf.

Oh, as for the “loss of bargainingrights,” - public employees in Wisconsinstill have far more bargaining privilegesin Wisconsin than those who work for thefederal government under Barrack Hus-sein Obama.

Robert A. BlakeRural Frederic

KKooppeellllaahh SSppeeeeddwwaayyAs the former owner and promoter of

Kopellah Speedway, I would like to ex-tend gratitude to all the drivers, fans andothers who supported the speedway overthe last 12 years.

I had every intention of operating thespeedway in 2011. All licenses and per-mits were in place, as well as sponsorshipfor the races. Sanctioning was to beNASCAR, same as in 2010.

I received an offer to purchase the trackin January 2011. The closing date was tobe Feb. 9,. It didn’t happen, nine subse-quent closing dates in the followingmonths didn’t happen until July 18.

Last week’s article in the Leader men-tioned the track had fallen on hard times.This is obviously the opinion of someonewho has no experience in the operationof a small-town racetrack. As with anybusiness, there are nights that are fantas-tic, some OK, and others that are not toogood. Competition from special townevents and county fairs, all take awayfrom the normal weekly spectators. I hadscheduled 26 race events in 2010, and 12races were canceled due to Friday rains.However, all obligations were met, andthe top 40 drivers received substantialmonetary rewards, plaques, trophies andprizes from the track and sanctioningbody.

There were no sanitary issues as hadbeen mentioned in the article. The facil-ity was inspected and licensed yearly andhas passed every inspection.

Every spring the bleachers and thewalls were painted. The grass wasn’tmowed this year because it was to havebeen sold at least twice each month.

Since one of the three new ownerschose to build himself up by tearing meand my facility down, and the writer ofthe article not asking for my input, I havechosen to let the truth be known.

Once again, thanks to all who sup-ported Kopellah Speedway. I will missseeing you. But, I am sure our paths willcross again at a race somewhere.

Marguerite LindblomKopellah SpeedwayFrederic

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RReeccaallll iiss tthhee rreemmeeddyyThe real recall election that is fast ap-

proaching is a direct result of the policies,legislative procedures and hypocrisy ofthe Gov. Walker Republican majority inthe Legislature. It started with the BudgetRepair Bill, which included more powerfor the governor’s office and a significantreduction in public workers pay.

It also included the elimination of col-lective bargaining for public employees,something Walker never campaigned on.It quickly became evident that Walker andthe Republicans, including Sen. Harsdorf,had no interest in citizens concerns aboutthis controversial bill. They refused toeven negotiate, let alone compromise onit. This approach to governing resulted inthe largest protests in the history of thestate. Part of that protest was an occupa-tion of the people’s House and the Demo-cratic senators leaving the state, whichforced the public debate that these policiesdeserved. We all know the Republicanswould have responded the same way ifthis had this been a full frontal assault ontheir core values and economic well-being.

The recently passed state budget is an-other example. “We’re broke,” says thegovernor, but we’re not too broke to pro-vide tax benefits for corporations and thewealthy by taking it out of the hides ofpublic workers, schools, the working poorand the less fortunate.

The Republicans have also engaged inquestionable legislative procedures. Onseveral occasions they coordinated behindclosed doors to end legislative debate soquickly that most of the Democratic law-makers did not even have a chance to casttheir votes. When the Budget Repair Billwas suddenly not a budget repair bill, theRepublicans slammed it through in a five-minute committee meeting that was inclear violation of open meeting laws. TheSupreme Court said they have no say overhow the Legislature conducts its business.Apparently open and transparent govern-ment does not apply to Republicans.

Hypocrisy? Both Walker and Harsdorfhave been openly critical of including pol-icy in budget bills, but they had no prob-lem doing it themselves in the BudgetRepair Bill. While “we’re broke,” the Re-publicans passed the voter ID law thatwill cost Wisconsin taxpayers over $6 mil-lion a year to fix a problem that doesn’texist. Their concern for the integrity ofelections was demonstrated by their cam-paign strategy of running fake Democraticcandidates in the recall elections. Thisforced primary elections that confusedvoters and cost taxpayers almost half amillion dollars.”We’re broke,” remember?The Republican Senate majority leadersaid that all the Republican senators beingrecalled knew about this ploy, yet thesesame senators, including Harsdorf, claimthey knew nothing about it. Somebody islying.

Harsdorf has abandoned us and em-braced the divisive policies and tactics ofWalker and the Republican majority. Therecall process is the remedy provided bythe Wisconsin Constitution. If you wantsomeone who will listen and truly repre-sent everyone, vote for Shelly Moore forstate Senate on Aug. 9.

Bob WrightDresser

HHeellpp oouurr oowwnnAs the community service specialist

with Indianhead Community ActionAgency’s Burnett Connections, I want toask the people in Burnett County and sur-rounding communities to not donate theirused clothing to USAgain. USAgain is afor-profit agency with drop boxes in manylocations in Burnett County and sur-rounding areas. Some of the drop boxesare red, and others are green and white.

Over the past couple of months, I havebeen in contact with other thrift stores,businesses in our area and with USAgain.I have asked businesses to remove them,but they do not seem to be willing to doso. Some appeased me and told me theycalled, while others did not return calls.When talking to USAgain they told methat the businesses that host the dropboxes get a small percentage of the moneythat they generate for USAgain dropboxes. To have these boxes removed, it is

up to the businesses that host the boxes.The proceeds do not go to local charitiesor organizations. USAgain states thattheir proceeds go to the Children’s Mira-cle Network, which is a good cause, butdoes not help specifically in our area.These drop boxes in no way support thepeople of Burnett County. In fact, theyhurt the people of the county.

Siren alone has three thrift stores andthis takes away from our local economy.For us at Indianhead, which is home to theBurnett County Food Shelf, it takes awayincome that our store needs in order tomeet the needs of the 300-plus families itserves food to each month. Connectionswill take all clothing, household items andmost appliances. We also recycle clothingthat has not sold or is not wearable, butthe proceeds come back into BurnettCounty Connections. We help the localhumane society and Great Dane Societywith stuffed animals, old pillow and blan-kets. Local police departments get stuffedanimals from us to give to children inneed. We also save rags for local busi-nesses. Any way we can help with otherorganizations and their needs we will.There is no reason to give your clothingand shoes to a profit-making agency thatis going to make money off your items.You can give to your local Connectionsstore and serve many more people withinyour own communities.

Please consider giving Connectionsyour donations and getting a donationslip to help with your taxes. Ask yourlocal businesses to have the boxes re-moved and to look out for their own com-munities and not the small amount ofmoney they get from these boxes.

LeAnn MulroyBurnett Connections-Indianhead Com-

munity Action AgencyWebster

PPrroouudd ooff FFeessttiivvaall ssttaaffffWhen you sit on the board of directors

of a nonprofit arts organization, you areconstantly weighing the balance betweendoing the right thing for the community,the right thing for the artists and the rightthing for the organization. I want to sharehow proud I am of Festival Theatre dur-ing Wannigan Days weekend when ourstaff, volunteers, artists and partnersworked together quickly and profession-ally to make certain that a prominent en-tertainer’s performance took place asscheduled, albeit with a slight change invenue.

With an off-the-charts heat index andLouie Anderson en route from the airport,our executive director got a phone callfrom Anderson saying it would not besuitable to perform outside in a tent.Though the time was 4:50 p.m. and down-town St. Croix Falls was pretty chaoticdue to the annual Wannigan Days parade,Danette Olsen and event partner SteveBont moved into action to prepare for achange in venue. Excellent public rela-tions from Pam Koch in the box office andthe acting company of “Once Upon a Mat-tress” provided ticket holders with up-dates.

What the general public and ticket hold-ers may not realize is that the Andersonevent was not a Festival Theatre programnor was it Festival’s idea to be under thetent in the first place. Our organizationwas simply providing marketing, admin-istrative and box office support for theevent organized by others who hadagreed to provide 10 percent of ticket salesas a fundraising benefit to Festival The-atre. However, when ticket sales did notreach the goal of 350 tickets, but stayedunder 240 as of 5 p.m. that night, and An-derson was clear he would not performoutdoors, there were enough seats avail-able at the city Auditorium to accommo-date the change in venue.

I’m proud of our “can do” staff and verythankful to Bont for his leadership in en-suring that “the show would go on.” Inless than three hours, sound equipmentand stage furnishings were moved, extrachairs were rounded up, and the venuewas made ready to accommodate Ander-son. He was very grateful, put on a mar-velous show and the audience loved hisperformance.

John Driscoll, vice presidentSt. Croix Festival Theatre

SSuuppppoorrttss HHaarrssddoorrffAs this trumped-up recall election ap-

proaches, I am saddened and confused asto how so many people can be taken in bythe rhetoric of the union candidate ShellyMoore and her backers. Are we to let thesmall minority (union members) dictateto us who our state senator should be?

The television and print ads for Mooreare full of half truths and smooth talk, andthere is no correlation between her ownwords as a union activist and the letters tothe editor and the print ads she puts out.After hearing her harsh words advocatingfor the union, I had to shake my head atthe banner at the entrance to the park inSiren a few weeks ago proclaiming thatrally to be the new sound of democracy.

We finally have a governor and Legisla-ture that are doing what they said theywould do, and now we are having to de-fend our votes against a small group ofloud people who when they can no longerget their way, they want to take their toysand go home or tell us we have to con-tinue to play their game.

Do you really think Moore would forone minute stand up to the union bossesand do what is right for us?

Please get out and vote for the personwho has stood up for us and will continueto do so, Sen. Harsdorf.

A.E. PetersonGrantsburg

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Schools throughout Wisconsin are re-porting taxpayer savings for health carefrom $378,000 to $3.1 million. PolkCounty and the city of Amery employeesalready were paying 10 percent of theirhealth care and Polk County may go to 12percent and the city of Amery went to 15percent.

Polk County employees will be con-tributing over $500,000 to their pensionplan. The Amery school budget for 2011-2012 shows a reduction in salary of$504,500 and $867,500 for benefits for acombined savings of $1,372,079 over their2010-2011 budget. These savings wouldnot have been possible without the WalkerBudget Bill.

The state was able to balance its budgetby reducing state aid to local governmentsand didn’t have to increase its taxes.

This bill put the school, county andcity’s fiscal control in the hands of theelected officials and management and notunion bosses. It also gives the govern-ment employees incentive to come upwith ways to reduce costs and be more ef-ficient because they will benefit fromthose efficiencies, and the employees, stu-dents, taxpayers and the residents of thepolitical entities will all benefit.

Remember to vote for Sen. Harsdorfwhen you go to the polls Aug. 9.

Dennis Carson, CPATown of Black Brook

GGrreeeedd aanndd mmoonneeyyDidn’t it break your heart last winter to

see the ravaging of our historic and beau-tiful Capitol building by thugs in thename of government employees? Isn’t itsad to see the divisive tactics used to claimone candidate’s qualifications over theother just to get elected to our state Sen-ate? We in Wisconsin are good and decentpeople. These behaviors are very contraryto who we really are, how we behave andhow we are seen by the rest of our nation.Someone else is orchestrating this elec-tion. Someone else is the chief influenceon what is being said and what is beingdone.

Greed and money are behind this. Ourmunicipal employees and teachers aregood people, but they are being influ-enced by union bosses. The Center forPublic Integrity found compensation forunion leaders to be very high. AFSCME’spresident was paid nearly $480,000 insalary in 2009, and the union’s assets are$78 million. National Education Associa-tion paid their president $397,721 insalary and benefits and has $115 million inassets.

In addition to dues paid by members,WEA has their own insurance company

where it’s been negotiated into contractsthat school districts must buy insurancefrom them. Premiums increased annu-ally. It was the most expensive insurancecompany in the state. It was a great be-hind-the-scenes way to get even more ofyour tax dollars.

Wisconsin’s Legislature and governorare not a bunch of dummies. They knowWisconsin has to pay its bills, and theytook bold measures to get it done. Lower-ing state aid to municipalities and schoolshad to be done, and control had to betaken away from unions to give govern-ment entities a chance to control their ownbudgets. With the new collective bargain-ing laws, several school districts in Wis-consin have already bid out theirinsurance needs and changed their budg-ets from deficits to surpluses, and teach-ers continue to get good insurancecoverage.

Who’s losing here? The union coffers.Who’s winning? The Wisconsin taxpay-ers. Vote for Sheila Harsdorf and keep ourwise and brave state senator.

Curt SchmidtLuck

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Hey! The fair is 150 years old. Thatmeans that I can tell you about the secondhalf of its existence.

I’ve always loved the fair. Lots of foodand cotton candy and things to see.

I love all the animals and the ripe cornwhen most of our corn was thigh high. Allthe cattle and horses and lots of chickens,rabbits, sheep, pigs and now llamas,Whoops, maybe they’re alpacas.

I remember showing a young bull as a4-H member, bunking at the fair andbeing responsible for my exhibit. My girlsshowed sheep and participated in the dogtraining shows. Nothing is more excitingthan a dog forgetting all that he hadlearned and bolting out of the ring. I guesswe always caught up with them.

Then came the market-animals sales.What a chance to help kids get educationmoney. Wonderful competition betweenbidders as well as between exhibitors. Tryit once. You could end up with some finebeef, pork or lamb and help add $200 to$5,000 to some young woman or man’ssavings.

Special memories:Watching the Fairest of the Fair compe-

tition and seeing our granddaughtercrowned as Fairest of the Fair.

Visiting with old friends that youhaven’t seen for a long time.

Watch C.V. Anderson with his trotterson the grandstand track.

Having a strawberry malt at the 4-Hstand, a hamburger at the Holstein stand,a bratwurst at the Sportsmen’s stand, anda piece of pie at the Bone Lake Lutheranstand, maybe not in that order.

Machinery Hill is gone, but not at ourfair. There are still big tractors, new carsand pickups, green everything all aroundyou.

A chance to meet Democrats and Re-publicans on a personal basis.

Tractor pulls, demo derby and so muchmore.

The Polk County Fair Society and theUW-Extension Service, together withcounty ag instructors, are the backbone ofthe fair. The Polk County Aging Depart-ment, Polk County Library and Land andWater all have booths to serve you and an-swer questions. The sheriff’s departmentis ever present.

All this provided by hundreds of volun-teers working hard to bring you the bestcounty fair in Wisconsin.

See you at the fair.Gerald NewvillePolk County Fair SocietyClear Lake


PPoolliittiiccaall lleetttteerrssIn keeping with our letters policy, next

week’s letters to the editor section is reservedfor the candidates who wish to respond to pre-viously published letters and articles and/orissue final statements regarding their candi-dacy and for any corrections to letters thisweek, as determined by the editor.


BBee tthhee rriigghhtt cchhaannggeeSome of last week’s newspapers

printed a letter to the editor from LowellEnerson, chairman of the Polk County De-mocrat Party, et al, entitled “Be theChange.” It stated people should organ-ize and vote for Moore in the upcomingrecall election. The thesis of the letter is,current elected officials representing West-ern Wisconsin are out of step and out oftouch with voters.

In fact, Enerson stooped so low as to callthese officials “partisan know-nothings.”Really? Last time I checked, Erik Sever-son is an emergency room doctor. I don’tthink you generally achieve that positionby being a know-nothing.

Just another example of ridiculous rhet-oric that Democrats have been using.Having lost the debate and having no newideas, they resort to name calling, cheat-ing (Moore using school e-mail) and in-timidation. And Moore also got the “pantson fire” award.

The funny thing about Enerson’s letteris its title, “Be the Change.” Seriously?He is really advocating “Be the StatusQuo.” Last November, Wisconsin votersoverwhelmingly voted to reject the taxand spend union-driven agenda of Doyleand his lackeys. Voters wanted a smaller,smarter government. Enerson insinuatesthat Republicans are trying to end all gov-ernment. What a joke. The just-passedbudget, labeled by Democrats to be dra-conian and heartless because of “cuts,”was actually larger than the last budget.That’s right, the overall state budget is ac-tually higher. That’s a draconian cut? Thereal problem for Enerson is that thebudget did not grow fast enough andtaxes are not high enough.

Again, resorting to name calling, Ener-son calls the Republicans Chicken Littles(the sky is falling). This would be laugh-able if it wasn’t so absurd. The Republi-cans are Chicken Littles because they havethe audacity to say we should live withinour means? We have a national debt ofover $14 trillion. When the Republicanstook over in January, Wisconsin was fac-ing a structural state deficit of over $3 bil-lion. I guess to Enerson and otherDemocrats, that isn’t a problem. We’llkeep spending. Heard of Greece?

Bottom line: We tried the Obama/Doyleformula. It was soundly rejected last No-vember. Against furious opposition fromentrenched special interests, the Republi-cans in this state have worked hard to putour fiscal house in order, and it is work-ing. For the first time in a decade, thestate budget is balanced, school districtand municipal budgets are beginning tobalance, our business climate is improv-ing dramatically, junk lawsuits and bu-reaucratic red tape have been reduced,companies are moving to, and staying inWisconsin, and taxes have not been raisedone cent.

I did not see any mention of that. Theseare accomplishments to be celebrated. OnTuesday Aug. 9, let’s have a party to cele-brate these accomplishments by re-elect-ing Sheila Harsdorf and rejecting a returnto the status quo advocated by Enersonand the Democrats.

R J HartungDresser

VVoottee ssmmaarrttI don’t know about the rest of you peo-

ple, but, I for one am sick of Shelly Moorecomplaining about her rights being takenaway. So now she can do whatever shewants. Whaaa. Your song and dancedoesn’t work for me.

You’re not the first to lose your rightsand won’t be the last. You see, I didn’twant to join the union and wasn’t giventhe choice. The bylaws said no taperecorders at meetings, but certain peoplewere allowed to have them. These certainpeople could snoop through people’s files,but the union would protect them. Cer-tain people got step raises, others got per-centage raises. So don’t try to tell me theunion is good. If people want to work, Imean really work, they don’t need aunion. It’s quite apparent Shelly Moorewasn’t doing the job she was being paidfor by taxpayers. If you people give thisperson more power by voting for her,what other illegal things will she do? Besmart – vote Sheila Harsdorf.

Martha HeidenAmery

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According to the MacIver report, 110 K-12 school districts and technical collegeshave rewritten collective bargainingagreements incorporating cost-savinggoals of the Budget Repair Bill. Thoseschools are expected to save an accumu-lated $155 million. That is approximately$2.1 million per district and over $500 perstudent. Those savings are based on sav-ings through pension and insurance cost-sharing plans.

Schools are actually hiring teachers anddecreasing classroom size. The exact op-posite of what Shelly Moore and herunion counterparts are saying.

Then we have the tax cuts to those bigbusinesses and corporations that Moorekeeps talking about. Well, those tax incen-tives are for new businesses moving intoWisconsin to create jobs. By the end ofJune, there were 25,000 new jobs in Wis-consin. It works! Those new businessesand new jobs will also be paying taxesthat will add to the state’s economy andtax base.

Show Sheila you support her courage instanding up for the people of Wisconsin.Be sure you’re at the polls voting on Tues-day, Aug. 9 to re-elect Harsdorf.

Karen JohnsonWebb Lake

SSuuppppoorrttss MMoooorreeFirst, let me tell you a little about me po-

litically. I am neither a confirmed Demo-crat nor Republican. I would be referredto in the business as an independent. Ijokingly refer to myself as a technocrat,telling all who will listen that I “tech nocrat” from no one. Over the years, I havevoted for the likes of Richard Nixon, Ger-ald Ford and Ronald Reagan. I have alsovoted for Bill Clinton, and in the most re-cent presidential election Ralph Nader. Ivoted against George W. Bush, twice. Idid this not because of his party affiliation,but because I wouldn’t trust him to run aconvenience store, much less a country.It’s nice to know that my views were ver-ified by history.

So, for this particular “special” or recallelection, I am voting for Shelly Moore. Ifind that she is not only a charming andintelligent young lady, but that she pos-sesses a quality that I really admire. Thisquality is enthusiasm. I am not particu-larly a union supporter, but I acknowl-edge their right to exist. Most of myworking life I have been in managementpositions, and on several occasions, wasrequired to bargain one-on-one withunions. I am not ambivalent to some ofthe negatives created by them, but I rec-ognize that in the Bill of Rights, the rightto assemble for the common good is morethan just implied.

The new governor, Walker, has taken itupon himself to present legislation whichseverely limits some groups in this statefrom carrying out their constitutionalrights. It is no small coincidence that ourstate senator, Sheila Harsdorf, supportedthis move and has been, as another writerto this section has suggested, going alongwith this new and radical agenda “hook,line and sinker.”

It is my opinion that our current sena-tor, Harsdorf, has become pretty much aparty crony for the Republicans and isvoting along with anything that they tellher, regardless of repercussions in this andthe whole statewide community.

I am not only voting for Moore, but I amalso voting against Harsdorf.

By doing so, I feel that I am not onlyhelping inject some new vitality into ourdistrict’s politics, but I am also helping tolay the groundwork for the recall ofWalker, whom I consider a talking headfor the mega-rich and a man blindly fol-lowing an agenda that can only hurt themiddle class and devastate the poor.Thank you for hearing me out.

Gary W. MorrillFrederic

NNoo ccoommppllaaiinnttssIgnoring the results of the vote in the

July 12 election in Wisconsin, what inter-esting thing happened statewide?

Give up?There were no complaints of voter

fraud and disenfranchisement.Why?Polling places starting using the new

law calling for voter identification. Voterswere asked to show a photo ID, althoughnot mandatory at this time, and to givetheir address and sign the poll sheet priorto voting.

The Democrats hollered that this newlaw would disenfranchise voters and cre-ate havoc at the polling place. It didn’thappen.

The election was held without the usualproblems experienced especially in placeslike Milwaukee and Madison. Thingswent smoothly and, once again, Democ-rats were proven wrong.

Carol MakoskyWebster

SShhaammeeThe information that I have been wait-

ing for has finally come. Now I can trulysay, “Shame, shame.” This information isnot from some campaign committee polit-ical action committee, or senatorial sup-port committee. It is from a respectedWisconsin organization.

Again, I have to say, “Shame.” What isthis shame about? Shelly Moore’s supportfor abortion. She claims to be for children,so how can she be against providing pro-tection for the most defenseless of all chil-dren - the unborn. Her pro-choicepro-abortion (both terms mean the samething) stance makes one wonder whereher priorities lie

On Tuesday, Aug. 9, voters can showtheir support for a candidate who sup-ports rights defending our most vulnera-ble humans and rejecting a candidate whodoes not value human life.

James BeistleCenturia

WWhheerree aarree aallll tthhoossee jjoobbss??The federal government is heading into

a fiscal quagmire due to the obdurate Re-publicans refusing to raise taxes. Theysimply say all we need to do is to cutspending. Washington power-brokerGrover Norquist, head of Americans ForTax Reform, furiously opposes any and alltax increases. He famously stated thatgovernment should be reduced in sizeuntil it “could be drowned in a bathtub.”In order to preserve the Reagan-Bush taxcuts, he has cajoled 276 congressmen tosign a pledge to oppose any and all tax in-creases. Therein lies the problem. Pollsshow the majority of citizens agree thatthere must be tax increases, and spendingcuts, in order to stem the mounting multi-trillion dollar deficit. Republicans flatlyrefuse to give in to tax increases and sim-ply want to cut spending. Every time aPentagon budget cut on an unneededpiece of hardware is proposed, the repre-sentatives from the state in which it isbuilt call it a jobs program, not a boondog-gle.

House Speaker Boehner refuses to re-move tax breaks for oil companies, corpo-rate jet owners and hedge fund managers.It was hedge funds that caused much ofthe banking debacle which drove us intothis hole. Oil companies in the U.S. havefor the last decade earned over a trilliondollars in profits and still refuse to con-sider the removal of any of their taxbreaks. They, in the last decade, have re-ceived over $42 billion in tax breaks, ac-cording to Minnesota Sen. AmyKlobuchar. Why does the most profitablebusiness in the U.S. continue to enjoy taxbreaks which they have been receiving forthe last 100 years? Simply because theRepublicans in Congress consider the lossof favorable tax exemptions is equivalentto a tax raise, regardless of how it favorsone business over all others.

Rep. Boehner states that, “Washingtonhas a spending problem, not a revenueproblem.” The reality is “Federal spend-ing makes up 25 percent of gross domesticproduct, [and] revenues constitute just 14percent, which is a 70- year low.” (Los An-geles Times).

Sen. Mitch McConnell states, “We can-not raise taxes on those who create jobs!”Well, we have had 20 years of Reagan,Reagan, Bush, Bush, Bush, and where areall those jobs that the wealthy and bigbusiness are creating with their huge taxbreaks? Mostly overseas!

Darrel MathieuLuck

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When I graduated from GrantsburgHigh School in 1962, the school was thecenter of community life, it still is today.It is where neighbors gather to watch a

school play, listen to a middle school con-cert punctuated by squeaky clarinets or tocheer our sports teams on to victory. Thisspring, the faculty staged a wonderfulFaculty Follies show to raise money forscholarships, and the whole town came tosupport our teachers and our students.Our schools are a source of pride, and ourchildren are our hope for tomorrow.

So when Sheila Harsdorf voted to cut$800 million funding for our Wisconsinschools and our children’s education, inorder to give tax breaks to the wealthyand to corporations, that wasn’t just a linein the budget. That was an attack oncommunities like Grantsburg and likeyours.

I grew up in a Republican household,but times have changed. Harsdorf haschanged. And neighbors, this isn’t our fa-thers’ Republican Party. That is why I amvoting for Shelly Moore on Aug. 9.

Gail LandoGrantsburg

AAnnttii--gguunnNormally, the hunters and gun owners

of northwestern Wisconsin would havenothing to fear from a latte-sipping liberallike Shelly Moore. But in this case, huntersand gun owners should be afraid, veryafraid! When Wisconsin legislators re-cently voted to join 48 other states in al-lowing law-abiding citizens to carry aconcealed weapon (after a backgroundcheck and training requirements are ful-filled) liberal-activist Moore opposed it.

Moore has tried to mask her extremeanti-gun views with clever rhetoric, butthe proof is in the pudding. I doubt thatMoore has ever even purchased a Wiscon-sin hunting or fishing license or taken anygun safety courses. Obviously, that is notan issue on its own - I know lots of goodfolks who choose not to hunt, fish or takegun safety classes. But when coupled withher views on concealed carry, it presents ascary picture. What scares me most is thatif elected, Moore will vote with a Senatemajority leader (if the Democrats takeback the majority) who is openly hostileto guns and gun owners. You can bet thatshe and other Senate Democrats will bepushing an anti-gun agenda.

I have heard and seen enough of theDemocratic crowd and out-of-state mem-bers of union groups. They have takenover and disrespected the Capitol whileletting the taxpayers pay for the cleanup,had sing-ins which are more aptly de-scribed as shout-ins, without, from I hear,the proper permits. The only purpose wasto try to disrupt the normal business ofgovernment. They also threatened andtried to intimidate our elected officials. Ifthat wasn’t bad enough, the Democraticsenators ran away to Illinois, and they hadmeetings every day to decide if they werecoming back. They must not have usedtheir time well, since when they did comeback to do their job, they still did not haveany useful ideas or helpful plans to offeras a result of there long vacation in Illi-nois. I would still like to know who paidthe tab for that stunt, wouldn’t you?

If you read the news on what is happingin Wisconsin since the Walker budget waspassed, it looks like we are in a whole lotbetter situation than we were a year ago.

On Aug. 9, let’s show Moore that wevalue and respect our Constitution as wellas our Second Amendment rights and oureconomic future by voting for Sen. SheilaHarsdorf who stayed and did the job shewas paid to do.

Bill BlairOsceola



Finances and priorities onagenda


BALSAM LAKE – The Polk CountyBoard will hold a special board meetingTuesday, Aug. 2, to discuss county budgetand financial issues. The agenda for themeeting, which was just called on July 25,includes review and discussion of the an-nual report submitted by county Adminis-trator Dana Frey, the annual audit, thecounty debt situation and the countyboard priorities. The board will then de-velop action items for the Aug. 16 regularcounty board meeting.

The special meeting was called by 12supervisors: Patricia Schmidt, HerschelBrown, Kathryn Kienholz, James Edgell,Brian Masters, Ken Sample, Craig Moriak,Warren Nelson, Kristine Kremer-Hartung,Kim O’Connell, Neil Johnson and LarryVoelker.

Three documents being reviewed areon the Polk County Web site listed underthe Department of Administration andunder Budget/Financial Reports. They arethe annual report on the condition of PolkCounty, a 26-page document from Freydated June 21; a report on county boardpriorities, a 33-page summary of the re-sults of a survey of the supervisor datedMay 1; and the comprehensive annual fi-nancial report for the year ending Dec. 31,2010, a 103-page document.

Special Polk CountyBoard meeting called

ST. CROIX FALLS – Did you ever won-der how nurses and other medical stafflearn to react quickly and effectively dur-ing emergencies? Or practice and learnimportant skills?

Remarkable new technology—an infantpatient simulator, SimBaby—allows learn-ers to practice and perfect skills in a risk-free environment, and St. Croix RegionalMedical Center nurses have recently beentraining with this tool.

“With realistic anatomy and functionsthat allow us to simulate real-life prob-lems,” explained SCRMC’s Jean Doty, aregistered nurse, who is lead the training,“SimBaby allows our staff to practice andperfect their skills in a risk-free environ-ment. These ‘babies’ can be programmedto elicit certain problems, such as choking,thus giving trainees a very realistic expe-rience.”

“The interactive SimBaby mannequingives immediate feedback to interven-tions, thus allowing learners to think crit-ically and adjust their care planaccordingly,” said Doty. Easy-to-operatesoftware allows trainers to build basic to

advanced level scenarios depending onthe skills and objectives they are focusingon. In addition, an automatic debriefingwith video pictures provides immediate,detailed feedback on performance and op-timizes the simulation as an educationaltool.

Such simulation training also providesimportant teamwork practice, leadershiptraining and communication skills.“When our staff is faced with a problemthey’ve been trained to handle,” Dotypointed out, “they know what to do andfeel more comfortable and capable takingaction.”

Doty was the first SCRMC staff memberto take part in this recent training, andnow additional nursing staff have beentrained to teach, including BonnieSpringer, Lana Coddington and Jamie An-derson. These four are training SCRMCstaff using the SimBaby, too.

As a member of the Health Care Al-liance Association, SCRMC staff was ableto use Pine Technical College’s SimBabyfree of charge, thanks in part to a federalgrant. - submitted

SCRMC nurses use SimBabypatient simulator for team training

EXTRA • Lucky Days • EXTRA

Author Julie (Henriksen) Bowe signs one ofher books for a fan from Florida who was atLuck for Lucky Days. Bowe was born andraised in Luck and is the author of the“Friends for Keeps” series.

This corn dog is just what 3-1/2-year-old EllaClement needed midafternoon Saturday. Ellalives in St. Paul, Minn., but was visiting at hercabin on Bone Lake. — Photos by Mary Stirrat

The LuckArea HistoricalSociety cookedand served upDanish pancakeballs known asa e b l e s k i v e r.The batter ispoured into aspecial pan,then slowlyturned andfolded in on it-self to make thetasty treats.

Comstock, Sarona on a list of3,700 slated to go dark


BALSAM LAKE – The U.S. Postal Serv-ice released a long-awaited list of small orunderutilized post offices slated to likelyclose due to consolidation of services inthe near future.

Several of those closures are expected toaffect local residents, including in Saronaand Comstock.

“Today, more than 35 percent of thepostal service’s retail revenue comes fromexpanded access locations such as grocerystores, drugstores, office supply stores, re-tail chains, self-service kiosks, ATMs andusps.com, open 24/7,” Postmaster Gen-eral Patrick Donahoe said on Monday,July 25. “Our customers habits have madeit clear that they no longer require a phys-ical post office to conduct most of theirpostal business.”

The USPS operates over 35,000 post of-fices across the nation and in its territories,and the list released this week outlinespossible closure plans for 3,700 of thoseoffices, some of which see very little busi-ness.

Donahoe said the plans are not final-ized, but they are working with some ofthe communities to establish what theyrefer to as a “village post office” as a po-tential replacement option. Village postoffices would be operated by local busi-nesses, such as pharmacies, grocery storesand other appropriate retailers, andwould offer popular postal products andservices, such as stamps and flat-ratepackaging.

“The postal service of the future will besmaller, leaner and more competitive, and

it will continue to drive commerce, servecommunities and deliver value,” Dona-hoe said in a media release.

The Comstock office, ZIP code 54826, islocated northeast of Turtle Lake in BarronCounty, on Hwy. 63. The Sarona office,ZIP code 54870, is located in WashburnCounty, east of Shell Lake, west of Hwy.53.

Donahoe noted that the plans have notbeen finalized, and gave no date for pos-sible closures. He added that the U.S.Postal Service receives no tax dollars foroperating expenses and relies on the saleof postage, products and services to fundits operations.

Several local post officeslikely to close

Sarona Post Office

Pictured from topcenter are St. CroixRegional MedicalCenter nurses VickiStudtman, AmyWright, Amy Clark,and Kelly Strub . –Photo submitted

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George Stroebel took his seat Tues-day night, July 19, as the newest mem-ber of the Polk County Board. Stroebelreplaces Diane Stoneking, who re-cently moved out of the area, repre-senting District 16 (most of Garfield andhalf of the Town of Balsam Lake). -Photo by Gregg Westigard


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by Nancy JappeLeader staff writer

SIREN - During open session following closed-sessiondiscussion at the Monday, July 25, Siren School Boardmeeting, the board made five personnel decisions. Theboard accepted the resignations of John Tinman as para-professional and forensics coach and Jennifer Giedd ascognitive-disabilities teacher. The board granted a one-year leave of absence requested by Dawn Taylor, NativeAmerican home-school coordinator. The board rehiredRyan Karsten as district athletic director for the 2011-2012 school year, and hired Brian Webster as 7:30-8 a.m.open-gym supervisor.

During the meeting that preceded the closed session,the board approved the bread bid submitted by Sara LeeBaking, Eagan, Minn., based on the Sara Lee bid beinglower in general than the bid submitted by Pan-O-GoldBaking Company, St. Cloud, Minn.

The board accepted the new K-12 student handbookwhich, for the coming academic year, combines highschool and elementary instructions into one book toavoid duplication of materials. The board also acceptedthe first reading of a dietary policy on lunch-accountprocedure.

Three bids were submitted on a proposal to addshelving to the district media center. The need for thispurchase is that the elementary library is being incorpo-rated into the high-school library to avoid duplicationand to cut down on the librarian having to go back andforth between the two areas. To accommodate the addi-tion of elementary materials, new shelving is required.

Wegner Cabinetry in Siren submitted, not the lowestbid, but a bid that included delivery and installation ofthe shelving in the library. The board felt that the sav-ing in time for the district maintenance staff, who would

otherwise have to install the shelving, would result in amonetary saving for the district. Thus Wegner Cabi-netry was awarded the bid for a quoted price of $13,000.

The highest bid submitted came in at $21,177.42, andthe lowest bid at $11,975.04, with delivery to the schoolonly.

District Administrator Scott Johnson reported that theschool audit, finished within the last week, showed nosurprises. The district financial figure came out in thered, as had been predicted, but the final total wasn’t asbad as they had expected it to be. When the audit isavailable in finished form, it will be presented to theboard.

Johnson alerted the board to two new laws - Wiscon-sin Act 10, which requires all school districts to have agrievance policy in place by Oct. 1 - and the Con-ceal/Carry Law, which allows people with the properpermit, to carry a concealed weapon. “The schools stillhave the ability to stop people from coming within 1,000feet of the school, despite this law,” Johnson assured theboard.

New K-12 Principal Peggy Ryan told the board abouther recent activities (meeting with staff regarding sched-uling, etc.) and mentioned the teachers who volunteeredto help retired teachers and other older people clean upafter the July 1 storm. She referred to the smallness ofthe district. “We all know one another, and we all worktogether,” Ryan commented. She also met with mem-bers of the St. Croix Tribe and will be setting up Back-to-School Night at the tribal center.

Upcoming district meetings are as follows: Budgetand finance - Monday, Aug. 15, at 5 p.m., followed bybuilding and grounds at 6 p.m. Policy, planning andcurriculum - Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., fol-lowed by personnel and negotiations at 6 p.m.

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WEBSTER – No one could have been more surprisedthan Mackenzie Brown was when she got first, a lettersaying she had been nominated to attend a nationalyouth leadership conference in Washington, D.C., then asecond letter saying that she had been accepted for theconference.

Mackenzie will be a sophomore this coming year atSiren High School. She took a survey in school that led toher nomination, but she said she had filled out a lot ofsurveys. The answers she put on one of those surveysled to her nomination for the National Youth LeadersConference by the National Research Center for Collegeand University Admissions.

The conference was held July 3-11. Mackenzie’smother, Melanie, accompanied her daughter to Washing-ton, D.C., stayed in another room somewhere in the samehotel, but the two seldom saw each other during the con-ference.

“I thought I was the only person from Wisconsin (at theconference),” Mackenzie said. “Then, three days into theconference, I met Steven from the Milwaukee area. Hethought he was the only one from Wisconsin.”

Mackenzie admits to having “hard-core culture shock”when she got there. There were all sorts of people of dif-ferent colors, speaking different languages. “I was intim-idated,” she said, adding, “After I got over that, I realizedthat I loved the city, the different colors and languages.That is what America is about.”

Her roommates were from Kentucky and Louisiana.There were lots of other young people from bigger areasin California and New York. About 300 young peopletook part in the conference. Her friend from Connecticutwas born in Mongolia. He speaks English and Spanish,but doesn’t speak Mongolian.

Each day started with breakfast in a conference room atthe hotel at 8 a.m. Everyone had a counselor, with 25youth to each counselor. Class sessions took place inhotel rooms minus the bedroom furniture. The classroomsessions were spent answering questions such as: “If Iwere president .... “ or “If I were in Congress ...” They re-enacted cases that had been presented to the SupremeCourt, heard speakers and panel discussions.

Tours were scheduled, with stops at various memorials

(World War II, Vietnam, Korean, Jefferson, FDR). Oneday they were taken either to Georgetown or Old Alexan-dria, and were left to go off on their own, with instruc-tions to be back at the bus at a certain time.

One night was set up as game night; another night theytook part in a variety show, fun activities to supplementall the educational offerings. But the main reason forbeing there was to learn how government works.

One visit Mackenzie regrets missing was a tour of thehelicopter museum, one of the Smithsonian exhibits shewould like to go back for. She also loved seeing theWashington Memorial and took lots of photos of it fromall angles.

One of Mackenzie’s tasks was to work in a group thatwas trying to get a crime-bill amendment passed by Con-gress. Her bill was advocating stricter sentencing forgang recruiters who were going after kids under the ageof 18. In the process, she learned that a lot of gang mem-bers are under the age of 18 themselves and target chil-dren as young as 7. She had a laptop with her and wasthe one in her group who was responsible for researchingthe amendment. Unfortunately, the amendment failed tobe passed. Mackenzie credits the lack of voting on partylines as being responsible for this.

Is she interested in pursuing a career in governmentafter this exposure? “I’m not closing the door on it,”Mackenzie said. “When I turn 18, I will be able to cast aneducated vote. I am going to look into politics in the fu-ture, but I am not definite what I am going into.”

Mackenzie’s goal in the future is to be an author andget a book published that at least one or two people willread. She has earned college credit for the time spent atthis leadership conference, credit offered through GeorgeMason University in Washington, D.C.

Two special events stand out during the week’s manyactivities - watching the fireworks shot over the PotomacRiver on the Fourth of July and the dinner cruise on thePotomac on the last night of the conference. All the par-

ticipants got dressed up, had their hair fixed (a few ofthem by Mackenzie’s mom) and enjoyed the dinner anddance that followed on the three-level cruise boat.Mackenzie’s reaction: “It was very beautiful.”

To young people interested in being a part of an expe-rience like this, Mackenzie advises that they get verygood grades and pray that they fill out the applicationform correctly. She would tell them that they should behonest in answering the questions and not make a jokeout of their answers. “You would have missed a greatopportunity,” she said.

Mackenzie’s dad, Asheton (Tony) Brown, sat in on thisLeader interview. He commented on the list of require-ments the conference participants had to follow, includ-ing observing a dress code. “They had to lookprofessional. In my opinion, that’s a good experience forkids these days,” he said. They (the conference organiz-ers) put a lot of responsibility on these things. The kidshad to be places on time. They had to have assignmentsdone, dress appropriately and use appropriate manners.They needed to dress for the occasion. They had to havethe wherewithal to conduct themselves as young adults.

As she reminisced about her week at this special na-tional leadership conference, Mackenzie Brown wasquick to say: “I had a great time. I would do it again ina heartbeat.”

ADDENDUM: The Congressional Youth LeadershipCouncil is a nonpartisan, independent, educational or-ganization that has been going since 1985. More than200,000 young people have been inspired to achieve theirfull leadership potential during this time. Members ofCongress have served on the CYLC Honorary Congres-sional Board of Advisors in addition to 50 embassiesaround the world that participate in the Council’s Hon-orary Board of Embassies. For more information, checkout their Web site at www:cylc.org.

Siren student is part of national leadership conference in Washington, D.C., this summer

One of Mackenzie Brown’s photographs of her favoriteWashington, D.C., monument, the Washington Monument. –Photos submitted

Siren student Mackenzie Brown in front of the White Housein Washington, D.C.

The Capitol building in Washington, D.C., in a photo byMackenzie Brown.

I realized that I loved the city, the differ-ent colors and languages. That is whatAmerica is about. – Mackenzie Brown

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ABOVE: Gerry Potvin scooped up ice cream for Ardell and LoisAnderson at the Grantsburg Historical Society’s ice-cream socialheld on Thursday, July 21, at Memory Lake Park.

FAR LEFT: Anne Bell had the perfect backdrop to entertainguests coming to the Grantsburg Historical Society ice-cream so-cial held at Memory Lake on Thursday, July 21.

MIDDLE LEFT: Eight-year-old Gus Bergman cooled off with acone at the Grantsburg Historical Society’s ice-cream social Thurs-day evening, July 21.

LEFT: Aletta Bergman looked over the sweet treats at the Grants-burg Historical Society’s ice-cream social held Thursday eveningat Memory Lake Park. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer


Forts Folle Avoinefilled with re-enactors


DANBURY - The scene looked like apage taken out of the history books as his-torical re-enactors flocked to Forts FolleAvoine for the Burnett County HistoricalSociety’s annual Rendezvous. From Fri-day, July 22, through Sunday, July 24, thegrounds at the historic fort site were filledwith the tents of traders, campers andmany others gathered to commemoratethe life of the fur-trade era.

Visitors flocked to the event to get a feelfor life at that time, but if you weren’t ableto be there, use these scenes to strollthrough the encampment with the Leaderphotographer.

Society hosts annual Rendezvous

A young child finds her own toys to keepherself occupied.

This is what a frontier nightmare looked like, complete with scalps from victims fastened tothe shoulders of his jacket.

Before there was the little red wagon from the hardware store, this was the kids wagonof choice.

A well-dressed couple from the periodstrolls through the encampment.

For the cook, food preparation outdoorswas a challenge.

This trio was just wandering through the encampment to see the sights.

Re-enactor Al Johnson explains the importance of bread in the life of the fur traders to a group ofRendezvous visitors.

RIGHT: There is al-ways time to visit in aneighboring camp. –Photos by Carl Heidel


DDaannbbuurryyRendezvous at the Forts

A young man strolls into camp accompanied by the music fromhis harmonica.

Before video games there were a lot of other games for children to play.

This young dandy is all decked out in his best clothes.

Just a face in the crowd, but what a face.

Some of the entrants in the archery contest were a bit on theyoung side.

Music filled the camp from many sources, in this case anancient stringed instrument.

A woodworker gives a lesson in the proper use of the drawplane.

Black powder rifle fire kept the air filled with crackling sounds. Rendezvous range officer JimSwanson (not pictured) was recently named Outdoor Conservation Educator of the Year by theWisconsin Wildlife Federation.

Photos by Carl Heidel


All-Star Game brings perspective to footballA fitting end for a

pair of talented Luckfootball players

South 21, North 19

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer

LUCK – The NFL lockout had nothingon the annual Wisconsin Football CoachesAssociation all-star game held at Titan Sta-dium in Oshkosh on Saturday, July 16.Some of the best high school football tal-ent from across the state of Wisconsin metto play in what was their final game ashigh-schoolers, before many of them em-bark on college-level football this fall.

For Landen Strilzuk and Roger Steen ofLuck, the next level is the University ofEau Claire, where both hope to continuetheir success on the high school field intocollege. Both athletes will be regarded assome of the best football talent Luck hasseen in recent memory, with Strilzuk’sspeed and Steen’s defensive dominance,but both will also be remembered as ex-ceptional people who worked hard onand off the field.

The all-star game, it seems, was icing onthe cake for both athletes careers, and bothhad nothing but positive things to sayabout it. As members of the Division 4-7team, they ended up losing to a team fromthe south 21-19. Many all-star games areheavy on offense and less on defense, butthis game seemed to provide both, andnone of the athletes played soft.

“They’re out there having a good timebut they’re still out there trying their hard-est,” said Strilzuk, who played free safetyand was one of the North’s kick and puntreturners. He played for at least three ofthe quarters and had a pair of tackles asfree safety.

Steen also played several minutes, andregarded the week of practice leading upto the football game as one of the best ex-periences of his life. Steen played as thedefensive tackle and had a couple of bighits. He played on one of the team’s goal-line packages and even earned a spot asthe team’s place-kicker, and hit the up-rights during an extra-point kick. Andalong with the football and camaraderiewith some of the best talent in the state,the two three-hour practices each day,learning new defenses and watchinggame film, all of the football players werethere for one purpose. The game itself, atleast for both Division 1-3 and Division 4-7 all-star teams, was a loss, but a big winfor the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.On the evening before the all-star gamethe following day, players took the fieldwith various children, many of whomwere fighting serious illnesses and life-threatening diseases such as cancer.

“The biggest thing was just realizinghow lucky everyone on the team was, andto be playing. And being able to play infront of the kids, knowing that they loveto watch football, and look up to us,” saidStrilzuk, and Steen echoed those thoughts.

“It didn’t really matter, win or lose, itwas just for the children’s hospital, that’sall that mattered,” Steen said.

As part of the all-star game, team mem-bers were asked to do a fundraising effortfor the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.The Division 4-7 North team alone raisedas much as $60,000 for the cause.

As for football, there isn’t much time leftbefore Steen and Strilzuk take the field inEau Claire, with practices set to begin onSaturday, Aug. 13. It should be a smooth

transition as the former Luck teammates,and soon-to-be roommates take to a newfield not all that far from home. They’realso best friends, which should add to thesmooth transition. But even as collegefootball begins pulling them away,Strilzuk was back out on the high schoolfield recently, helping out the high schoolteam and middle-schoolers at team prac-tices.

“It’s a ton of fun but it’s also pretty hardto watch because you just wish you werestill out there, seeing all your coaches oryour friends that are one or two yearsyounger than you,” Strilzuk said.

With that said, there’s a pretty goodchance you’ll see both Strilzuk and Steen

back on the high school sidelines this fall,this time cheering on their Cardinals asfans.

Other notables from the game includeLuck football coach Don Kendzior, whowas an assistant coach for the Division 4-7 all-stars. Other North players near thearea included Matt O’Connell, NickLeintz and Mitch Sullwold of Clear Lake.O’Connell had another big game as quar-terback for the North all-stars, passing for217 yards and rushing for 94 yards. Hethrew an interception during a two-pointconversion attempt that would have tiedthe game with just 1 minute, 4 seconds togo.

Extra Points• • •

PRINCETON, N.J. – St. Croix Fallsnative Megan Kalmoe is continuingher path toward the 2012 OlympicGames in London, as she was namedon one of six different crews on the U.S.National rowingteam recently, as an-nounced by US-Rowing onTuesday, July 26.The six boats aregetting set to repre-sent the UnitedStates at the 2011World RowingChampionships onAug. 28 - Sept. 4, inBled, Slovenia. Kalmoe will be compet-ing in the quadruple sculls event at theworld championships, but was a mem-ber of the 2008 Summer Olympics inBeijing, China, in the double scullsevent along with teammate EllenTomek, where they ranked fifth. – withinformation from usrowing.org

• • •LUCK – Ron Glassman of the Glass-

man Family Foundation recentlymade a $5,000 donation to the LuckGolf Course. According to village Ad-ministrator Kristina Handt, the fundswill be used to improve the bunkers onthe course.

• • •CENTURIA – All things are go for

the opening of the St. Croix ValleyRaceway this Friday, July 29, near Cen-turia. Gates will open at 5 p.m., withpractice laps starting at 6:45, and rac-ing set to start at around 7 p.m.

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bits to share? Please contact the Leaderby 4:30 p.m. on Mondays to go in ExtraPoints. – Marty Seeger

(L to R): Roger Steen, Luck football coach Don Kendzior and Landen Strilzuk get together after the Wisconsin Football Coaches Associationall-star game held at Titan Stadium in Oshkosh on Saturday, July 16. – Photos by Kelly Steen

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Roger Steen lines up an extra-point kick during the Division 4-7 North versus South All-Starfootball game. Steen earned the North a point after splitting the uprights.


Funds raised helppurchase upgraded

helmetsby Marty Seeger Leader staff writer

GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg foot-ball team held a successful golf fundraiserat the Grantsburg Golf Course on Friday,July 22, in an effort to raise enough moneyto purchase upgraded concussion man-

agement helmets for the entire team.The team has been trying to acquire

new helmets for a number of years now,but budgeting only allowed them to pur-chase three or four each year. Prior to thefundraiser, the Pirates had purchased 28new helmets, and the Burnett CountyMedical Center also helped donate a hel-met.

According to coach Keith Lehne, therewere 56 golfers on Friday, and with helpfrom local businesses and other donationsthe team raised around $4,000 – enough to

outfit the entire team with new helmets.“The community was very receptive

and supportive, donating prizes, moneyand so on,” Lehne said.

More importantly, the football programwill gain another added safety measure tothe growing concern of concussion relatedinjuries in sports. About five years ago,the school purchased software called Im-PACT, which stands for immediate post-concussion assessment and cognitivetesting. The software is also used by NFL,NHL and other professional teams, aswell as other area high schools across thestate.

Each athlete is tested before the seasonbegins and if a concussion is suspected,the athlete is retested again to look for

changes. Lehne said the software is a greattool in trying to determine or keep trackof an athlete who has suffered a concus-sion, and that it has worked very well sofar. If coaches, parents or the athlete sus-pects a concussion, he or she is then testedand eventually sent to the doctor.

“If a kid does get multiple concussions,we’ve got a record of it. We’ve been verycautious with concussions. Not wantingto return a kid to play real early. Tellingparents and kids to really be aware of thesymptoms,” Lehne said.

Over time, Lehne says the school hasbeen doing a much better job at protectingathletes in the immediate time, but also, toprotect them in their long-term health.

S U M M E R L E A D E R S P O R T S

McKenzie LanesSummer League 2011

Standings: Don’s Boys 48,Cutting Edge Pro 48, Denny’sDowntown Lanes 34.5, McKenzieLanes 34, Lane Brains 31, MMCO

29, Ta-Da 28, Pee Wee’s Gals 19.5.Women’s games: Kelly Oryan 211& 199, Dixie Runberg 196.Women’s series: Kelly Oryan 601,Kathy McKenzie 525, Mary SueMorris 503.

Men’s games: Jim McKenzie 259& 257, Gene Braund 245.Men’s series: Gene Barund 715,Jim McKenzie 666, Ed Bitler 661.

AREA BOWLING RESULTS

Siren Ballpark hosts 10Ubaseball tourney

SOFTBALL LEAGUESFalun Church League

Team RecordSiren Assembly 8-0Calvary Covenant 7-1Trade Lake Baptist 5-3New Hope Lutheran 5-3Faith Lutheran 5-4Webster Baptist 4-4W.Sweden/Zion Lutheran 3-4Trade River Free 3-5Siren Covenant/Bethany 2-5Falun Churches 2-6Frederic Free 0-9

ScoresThursday, July 21Trade River Free 25, Siren Covenant/Bethany 5Faith Lutheran 7, Frederic Free 3New Hope Lutheran 17, Falun Churches 7Friday, July 22Webster Baptist 9, W.Sweden/Zion Lutheran 2Siren Assembly 16, Trade Lake Baptist 7Siren Assembly 21, Frederic Free 1

UpcomingThursday, July 217 p.m. Siren Assembly vs. New Hope Lutheran8 p.m. Falun Churches vs. Calvary Covenant9 p.m. W.Sweden/Zion Lutheran vs. Frederic FreeFriday, July 227 p.m. Trade River Free vs. Trade Lake Baptist8 p.m. Siren Covenant/Bethany vs. Webster Baptist

Women’s Slow-Pitch Monday LeagueTeam RecordBeehive 8-0Coyland Creek 7-2Smith Family Eye Care 7-2Kris’ Pheasant Inn 4-4Maurer Construction 2-7The Rumors 2-7Big Butz BBQ 0-8

ScoresMonday, July 25Beehive 28, Kris’ Pheasant Inn 4Beehive 16, Maurer Construction 13Smith Family Eye Care 16, Big Butz BBQ 6Coyland Creek 19, The Rumors 3

Men’s Slow-Pitch Wednesday LeagueTeam RecordBon Ton 7-1Pour House 7-1Chell Well 6-2Century 21 6-2Sundowners 5-3Wayne’s 4-4Kris’ Pheasant Inn 3-5True Quality Auto Body 1-7Lake Lena 1-7JCS 0-8

ScoresWednesday, July 20Century 21 14, Kris’ Pheasant Inn 6Chell Well 10, Bon Ton 8Pour House 5, Lake Lena 4Sundowners 15, JCS 2Wayne’s 16, True Quality Auto Body 15

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scores and stats

LEFT: Siren/Webster baseball players Trevor Gustafson, Jack Washburn and Brad Sigfrids set a newrecord during the Siren Ballpark relay contest with a time of 3.1 seconds.

RIGHT: St. Croix Falls Saints players A.J. Simkins, Spencer Langer and Cal Leahy took fourth placeoverall during the relay contest with a time of 3.9 seconds.

T h eSiren/Webster 10Ubaseball teamplaced fourthamong eight differ-ent teams during atournament at theSiren Ballpark July22-24. Teams tak-ing first througheighth were St.Michael-Albertville,Eau Claire, Supe-rior, Siren/Webster,Osceola, Hayward,Unity and St. CroixFalls. – Photos

Christina Weis and Caitlynn Daniels of Web-ster/Siren placed second during the baserun-ning competition.

Frederic/Luck players Emily Amundsonand Emma Pederson took third place overallduring the AA baserunning competition.

Christina Weis of theWebster/Siren AA team wasthe overall baserunningchampion.

The St. Croix Falls A fastpitch team placed second during atournament held at the Siren Ballpark in the around-the-horncompetition on July 8-10. From (L to R): Hannah Matteson, SamMelin, McKenzie Katzmark and Becky Thayer. – Photos submit-ted

The Grantsburg football program held a successful golf fundraiser on Friday, July 22. Bur-nett Medical Center also donated a concussion management helmet to the program. Shown (Lto R): Senior Seth Coy, Burnett Medical Center CEO Gordy Lewis and head coach Keith Lehne.– Photo submitted

Girls fast-pitch tourneyhosted at Siren Ballpark

Grantsburg football meets goals with golf fundraiser


Now still a great time to float the

St. Croix Riverby Marty Seeger Leader staff writer

TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – Recreationbusinesses have had it rough this year, notonly with the weather and the economy,but with Minnesota’s 19-day governmentshutdown it’s been even more difficult– especially for those along the St. CroixRiver. The Taylors Falls Canoe and KayakRental, which operates out of Minnesota’sInterstate Park, was down 60 percent inprofits during the three-week shutdownperiod, but on Thursday, July 21, the parksfinally reopened.

Things appeared to be back to normal atthe canoe and kayak rental on Monday,July 25. A few kayakers and canoeists

were busy navigating the peaceful St.Croix River, while weekends tend to be alittle more hectic. Even still, the govern-ment shutdown ran through the heart ofone of the state’s busiest seasons. Add to itan entire month of June that was mainlycold and wet, along with a recent heatwave, and it almost seems like a recipe fordisaster.

“It’s been a tough year. I always say, ina recreation business like this, it makesand breaks on weekends and holidays,”said Amy Frischmon, vice president ofWild Mountain and operator of the Tay-lors Falls Scenic Boat Tours.

Even with the recent heat, some mightbelieve a business on the water, or a waterpark for that matter, might be busy. ButFrischmon said many people were afraidto go out in the heat, as media outletswarned of the dangerous conditions.

Monday afternoon was a stark differ-ence in comparison to the Fourth of July

weekend where Frischmon spent all fourdays at the closed gate near the state parkentrance near Taylors Falls, instructingpeople on where to go in order to rentkayaks or canoes.

Vehicles were prohibited from enteringthe state park and camping was prohib-ited, but people were still allowed to walkin, which most people didn’t seem tomind doing. There was also a lot moreshuttling going on, not only with movingcanoes and kayaks to the Wisconsin sideof the river, but also transporting peopleto the Wildwood R.V. Park and Camp-ground, which Frischmon is part ownerand operator of. With the campgroundthey were still able to keep things goingdespite the shutdown.

“It was a lot of work, but I think thatyou have to be creative in order to keepgoing,” Frischmon said, who was thank-ful that they were still able to get peopleon the river when other places had to shutdown entirely. “We consider ourselvesfortunate, that we at least had the businessa mile away.”

Somehow, businesses along the riverfind a way to survive, which is what thecanoe rental has been able to do since1910, when it was founded byFrischmon’s great-grandfather, CarlMuller, who also built wooden canoes forthe rental at the time. There’s also the sce-nic paddle wheel boats that run daily onthe river, which also began withFrischmon’s great-grandfather.

There’s no doubt the canoe and kayakrental will see better days, but summer isquickly winding down. Frischmon saysthings start to slow considerably later inthe summer as kids go back to school andthe state fair begins, but for those seekingpeace and tranquility on the scenic St.Croix, there’s no better time to plan thatnext trip.

Dogs think they’rejust having fun

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer

WEBSTER – Kelley and Jim Brickle ofWebster have spent many of their summerweekends at county fairs, sportsmenshows and town festivals throughoutMinnesota and as far away as Missouriand South Dakota. But they aren’t therefor the carnival rides, fair food and otherattractions. They attend to compete inDockDog competitions, and the athletesinclude Remi, a 1-year-old German short-haired pointer, Nallah, a 4-year-old blackLab and Morgan, their 3-year-old choco-late Lab.

The dogs, you might say, are the mainattraction at the fair, bringing up to 200spectators at a time. They provide enter-tainment for kids, dog lovers and specta-tors, and offer a friendly competition forthe dogs’ owners.

“It’s something they enjoy, and they’realways tired after it,” said Kelley Bricklewith a smile, as her black Lab, Nallahwandered through offices at Cashco Lum-ber, where both Kelley and Jim work inWebster.

For the Brickles, this has been one oftheir best years since they began compet-ing in DockDog competitions three yearsago. Last weekend, they attended the an-nual Slice of Shoreview event in Shore-view, Minn., but came home early due toan illness with one of their top dogs, Remi,who Brickle said would have made the fi-nals with his two jumps on Saturday.

For those who have never attended aDockDog event, the rules of competitionare quite simple. Each dog gets the use ofa 40-foot dock aimed into a pool of water.Up to 70 dogs or more usually compete atevery event. The dogs get two jumps each,and can use as much of the dock as possi-ble. Their handlers typically wait at theend of the dock, tossing a toy just in frontof the dog’s nose.

“I try to get them as close to the edge as

possible before they take off,” Brickle said. Dogs are judged based on distance or

height in different categories called BigAir and Extreme Vertical. Other events in-clude Speed Retrieve or Iron Dog compe-titions.

The Brickles compete mostly in the dis-tance and big-air events, and don’t typi-cally drive farther than three hours for anyevent. Seeing their dogs compete and do

well is the growing sport’s greatest re-ward, and oftentimes, the entry fees out-weigh the winnings. Brickle says one oftheir best events of the season was inHuron, S.D, where both Remi and Nallahcame away with wins in their respectiveevents, earning their owners $200 in prizemoney.

“We’re both competitive but we’re notsore losers either,” Brickle said, adding

that many of the other competitors are likefamily, because many attend the sameevents. And the dogs just think they’regoing to have fun.

Of course, there are good and bad days,and many challenges. Brickle said thatobedience is the most difficult aspect.

“All the dogs are trained to sit until theyget the nod to jump. We have trouble withMorgan because she likes to sneak andcheat ahead,” said Brickle, adding thateach dog gets 1-1/2 minutes to jump.

“It’s fine if they cheat, you can stillthrow it but we like to get the whole 40feet of the dock. Nallah is probably themost obedient out of all of them, but evenshe will test you sometimes. It’s like theyknow it, but they’re so excited to get in thewater.”

As the season wears on, dogs tend tojump better unless sidelined by illness.Brickle said not much training was in-volved with getting their dogs ready forcompetition, although it took both Mor-gan and Nallah three events to even jumpin the water. Remi, however, jumped rightaway.

“Remi will shake until he basically getsin the water. You can tell they enjoy it,”Brickle said.

The world record jump in DockDogcompetition is 28 feet, 10 inches. The ma-jority of dogs that jump are Labs. Themasters division is for dogs who can hit adistance over 20 feet. Nallah’s personalbest is 22 feet 2 inches, and 22 feet, 9inches for Remi. Morgan has jumped 19feet, 7 inches, and Brickle is confident shecan hit the 20-foot mark this summer.

“I’d say as the season goes on they usu-ally get better,” Brickle said, and addedthat anybody can do it, and the sport isn’tprejudiced against any type of breed thatcan compete.

She said there isn’t a lot of training in-volved, but they do head to the lake fourtimes each week for about an hour, whichis just plain fun for the dogs, and theirhandlers, who will continue to competefor as long as they are able.

“We’ll do it as long as they’re havingfun and we can afford it,” Brickle said.

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Remi, a 1-year-old German shorthaired pointer gets some big air as handler, and owner, Kel-ley Brickle gives the decoy a toss. – Photo by Jim Brickle

A lone canoe awaits a paddler, as a historicpaddle wheel boat navigates down the St.Croix River. – Photo by Marty Seeger


Burnett County sheriff’s reportJuly 12: A deputy was sent

out at 10:32 a.m. to take the re-port of a burglary at the home ofHelen Sullinger in the town ofTrade Lake. According toSullinger, someone came intoher home in June, took a bath,had a soda and a bottle of selzerwater and took other items, in-cluding tools. Entry was said tobe through an unlocked kitchenwindow.

July 13: The theft of timberfrom property owned by Jane K.Ott, Grantsburg, was reported.Vehicle tracks indicated thatsomeone backed a truck ontothe property, cut up and tooksome oak that had blown downduring the July 1 storm. Theproperty was posted no tres-passing.

July 15: Justin A. Elkins, 22,Webster, was taken to BurnettCounty Jail at 12:51 a.m.,charged with operating after rev-ocation, bail jumping and non-registration of a vehicle. Elkinswas picked up following a trafficstop on Bass Lake Road for op-erating a vehicle with a “reallyloud exhaust.”

July 20: A vehicle driven by17-year-old Timothy D. Gada,Spooner, hit a utility pole on thedriver’s side door as he movedleft in the Holiday parking lot inWebster to avoid a vehicle enter-ing the lot. The incident occurredat 12:58 p.m. No apparent in-juries were reported.

July 23: Chris Lipe, Siren, re-ported at 2:34 a.m. that his vehi-cle, parked at RaspberryLanding in the Town of Grants-burg, was broken into. Thebreak-in occurred between 7p.m. and midnight or 1 a.m. whileLipe was fishing in the area. Anumber of items were taken fromthe vehicle.

At 9:33 a.m., Duane L. Fox,Town of Swiss, reported thatitems had been taken from hisunlocked shed.

At 9:39 a.m., Gregory VanMark, Inver Grove Heights,Minn., reported that a canoe hadbeen taken from his cabin alongthe St. Croix River. The canoe isa silver 1972 17-foot Grummanwith Minnesota registration.

AccidentsJune 5: Eduardo J. Soto, 22,

Robbinsdale, Minn., was cited forspeeding, going too fast for con-ditions, inattentive driving andfailure to have control of his vehi-cle following a one-vehicle acci-dent at the intersection ofEastman and Gorman roads inthe Town of Union. According tothe report, Soto was southboundwhen his vehicle left the roadand hit a power pole and on-ground electrical box, severelydamaging both the car and theelectrical equipment.

July 6: James J. PijanowskiJr., 16, Danbury, was cited forfailure to have control of his vehi-cle following an one-vehicle ac-

cident on Tower Road in theTown of Oakland at 2:45 a.m. Pi-janowski was southbound onCTH C when his vehicle left theroad, went into a ditch, rolledover onto its roof and caught fire,destroying the vehicle. Pi-janowski and his passenger gotout of the vehicle. They told thedeputy that they swerved to missa deer and lost control. No alco-hol or drugs were present.

July 8: Gary W. Kosloski, 54,Siren, was involved in an acci-dent in the parking lot at HolidayStation in Siren at 5:17 a.m. Thereport stated that Kosloski accel-erated into a protective pole nextto the sidewalk. The report alsoindicated that medical issueswere involved.

July 11: An accident involvinga vehicle driven by Michael S.Okonek, 44, Spooner, and aparked vehicle owned by JamesP. Engstrom, 42, Prescott, tookplace at 9:50 a.m. on Sand LakeRoad in the Town of Jackson.Okonek was southbound onSand Lake Road and attemptedto move around Engstrom’s ille-gally parked vehicle. The footrailof the Okonek vehicle struck theEngstrom driver’s door hitting thetire. No citations were issued.The deputy stated that the roadwas narrow and was littered withtrees from the previous storm.

July 14: A one-vehicle acci-dent took place at 5:45 a.m. atthe intersection of Hwy. 48 andSpook Drive in the Town of Trade

Lake. Lindsey J. Fallstrom, 20,Grantsburg, was cited for failureto have control of the vehicle andleaving the scene of an accident.The vehicle was northbound onHwy. 48 when it ran off the roadthrough a ditch, hit the embank-ment on Spook Drive and wentairborne. The vehicle hit theroad sign and went into a ditchon the other side of the road.Fallstrom was not with the vehi-cle when the deputy arrived, andshe was not located untilevening.

July 16: A motorcycle riddenby Shawn R. Fohrenkamm, 34,Webster, was involved in an ac-cident at 3:06 p.m. on Hwy. 70and Clam Lake Drive in the townof Meenon. Fohrenkamm wasgoing west on Hwy. 70 when thevehicle ahead of him slowedsuddenly. Fohrenkammslammed on his brakes, lost con-trol of the cycle, went down theroadway and was thrown off thebike. He was taken to BurnettMedical Center for medical treat-ment.

Arrests madeJuly 10: Joseph Dittel, 40,

Roseville, Minn., strangula-tion/suffocation and domesticbattery.

Robert Emer, 37, Webster, in-toxicated operation of an ATV.

July 11: Dean Sunderland,18, Grantsburg, domestic disor-derly conduct/ criminal propertydamage.

Rodney Staples, 44, Web-ster, serving sentence for disor-derly conduct, probationviolation.

Douglas Allen, 27, Grants-burg, operating after revocation-operating while intoxicatedrelated.

July 12: Max Moran, 24,Webster, probation violation.

July 13: Nathan Kast, 21,Webster, probation warrant forprobation violation.

Jon Songetay, 23, Danbury,burglary, theft in a business set-ting, PTAC-burglary.

July 14: Brian Tinkle, 30,Siren, probation warrant for pro-bation violation.

Marvin Garbow, 39, Sand-stone, Minn, probation warrantfor probation violation, arrestwarrant for failure to pay.

George Holmes, 31, Dan-bury, arrest warrant for failure topay.

July 15: Nicholas Smith, 21,Grantsburg, arrest warrant forfailure to pay.

Dylan Gaffney, 19, Grants-burg, possession of THC.

Scott Gardner, 49, Braham,Minn., lewd, lascivious behavior.

Judy Cornelison, 48, Grants-burg, lewd, lascivious behavior.

July 16: Joshua Staples, 30,Webster, probation violation.

Anthony Thayer, 19, Dan-bury, arrest warrant for failure topay.

Justin Elkins, 22, Hertel, op-erating after revocation, bailjumping.

Gail Bearhart, 27, Danbury,OWI

Keith Gillis, 51, Spooner,OWI

Stephen Schwartzbauer, 53,Grantsburg, OWI, possession ofdrug paraphernalia.

Neil Berkholz, 21, Isle, Minn.,disorderly conduct.

July 17: Matthew Tulgren,27, New Richmond, OWI, oper-ating after revocation, probationviolation.

Ricky Garbow, 22, Siren, do-mestic disorderly conduct, PolkCounty warrant for failure to pay.

Natasha Engstrand, 26,Siren, domestic disorderly con-duct.

Karen Balsley, 40, Danbury,arrest warrant for failure to pay.

Thomas Polski, 20, Webster,probation violation.

Timothy Mike, 42, Couderay,arrest warrant for failure to payand trespass.

Lori Moody, 50, Siren, arrestwarrant for failure to pay (OWIfifth plus).

Cary Rand, Webster, OWI,open intoxicant in vehicle.

Joseph Rogers, 24, Hertel,bail jumping-felony.

Shonda McFaggen, 28, Her-tel, probation violation, battery.

Throughout the day last Thursday, July 21, many of the Frederic Lioness Club members rang the bell for the Salvation Army. The members stood in front of the Subway restaurant and Hol-iday gas station ringing the bell. The Salvation Army works very hard at stretching their money to last throughout the year and any and all donations are greatly appreciated. If you would likemore information about the Frederic Lioness Club, please call President Roxi White at 715-327-4892. – submitted

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Wayne’s Foods Plus donated $579 to the American Cancer Society’s Jeans for a Cause pro-gram recently. Chanda Elliott (L) of Wayne’s is shown presenting the donation to Michele Gul-lickson Moore of the American Cancer Society. Money was raised from the Jeans for a Causeemployee donations and Wayne’s matching funds. - Photo submitted

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Jacob Stiemann (L), Siren, received the Schneider Emanuel $1,000 scholarship duringthe American Legion Wisconsin State Conference in Appleton. Stiemann is a 2011 gradu-ate of Siren High School. He will be attending Coe College, Davenport, Iowa, to pursue aninterest in neurology. Stiemann was sponsored by the Lund-Brown American Legion Post132, Siren. - submitted

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Burnett County criminal and circuit courtPatrick D. Bendel, Lake

Elmo, Minn., speeding, $160.80.Vladimir Brutsky, Lakeville,

Minn., speeding, $175.30.Amy L. Campbell, Baldwin,

issue worthless checks, $330.50.Jeffrey S. Constance, Supe-

rior, issue worthless checks,restitution, $549.50.

Alan J. Clements, Minong,speedometer violation, $160.00.

John R. Danielson, Minong,trap w/illegal water set, $263.50.

Brian K. Ford, Webster, oper-ate motor vehicle w/o proof of in-surance, $10.00.

Robert J. Frederick,Spooner, unlawful phone use,probation, sent. imposed, localjail, $100.00; bail jumping, proba-tion, sent. imposed, local jail,$100.00.

Derek J. Fredrickson, Mc-Gregor, Minn., speeding,$175.30.

Gregory W. Nelson, Siren,operate w/o valid license,$267.50.

Robert N. Olson, Center City,Minn., speeding, $127.50.

Tracy L. Taylor, Danbury, bailjumping, probation, sent. im-posed, local jail, $650.00.

Tyrone S. Awonohopay,Cumberland, possession of co-caine, probation, sent. withheld,$100.00.

Erin R. Bearheart, Webster,operate w/o valid license,$330.50.

Lindsey J. Burrs, New Rich-mond, OWI, license revoked, 12months local jail, alcohol assess-ment, $1,109.00.

David S. Corty, Grantsburg,possession of marijuana,$500.00.

Jacqueline D. Duncan, Web-ster, speeding, $175.30; under-age drinking, alcoholassessment, $263.50.

Jonathan D. Gardner, Mora,Minn., disorderly conduct,$330.50.

Rose Marie F. Hart, Cumber-land, possession of cocaine, pro-bation, sent. withheld, licensesuspended 6 months, $100.00;issue worthless checks, resitu-tion, $484.44.

David B. Hills, Rice Lake,issue worthless checks, restitu-tion, $1,008.46.

Jon G. Isker, Eau Claire, dis-orderly conduct, probation, sent.withheld, $243.00.

Ryan P. Johnson, Center-ville, Iowa, criminal trespass todwelling, probation, sent. im-posed, local jail, $243.00.

Anna M. Luft, Danbury, theft- movable property, probation,sent. withheld, $3,669.63; theft -

movable property, probation,sent. withheld, $88.00 four times.

Scott A. Lunt, Duluth, Minn.,possession of THC, $330.50;OWI, license revoked 6 months,alcohol assessment, $741.00.

Timothy J. McIntire, Siren,disorderly conduct, $330.50.

Anthony E. Reynolds, Web-ster, disorderly conduct, proba-tion, sent. imposed, local jail,$243.00.

Codey J. Stone, Hayward,possession of THC, $330.50; op-erate w/restricted controlled sub-stance, local jail, license revoked12 months, alcohol assessment,$916.00.

William J. Allen, Shell Lake,speeding, $175.30.

Kristina F. Alwine, ShellLake, speeding, $175.30.

Carson D. Amiot, Dellwood,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Janice M. Aski, Columbus,Ohio, speeding, $225.70.

Robert S. Barnes, Seattle,Wash., speeding, $175.30.

James M. Bartel, Sandstone,Minn., fail to stop/improper stopat stop sign, $175.30.

Gary D. Bennett, Wyoming,Minn., operate motor vehicle w/oproof of insurance, $10.00

Robert W. Berg, Danbury,burn w/o permit, intensive area,$175.30.

Anthony J. Biljan, Danbury,operate motor vehicle w/o proofof insurance, $10.00.

Dennis J. Bistram, Grants-burg, operate motor vehicle w/oproof of insurance, $10.00.

Peter L. Bock, Apple Valley,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Chad M. Boerst, Blaine,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Daniel D. Booth, Hayward,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Todd C. Bork, Hinckley,speeding, $205.00.

Susan M. Braun, Danbury,speeding, $175.30.

Randy E. Broz, Pine City,Minn., speeding, $183.30.

Kayla W. Bubendorf, Luck,operate while suspended,$200.50.

Nathan B. Burton, Webster,operate while suspended,$200.50.

Mitchell L. Butler, Webster,disorderly conduct, local jail,$531.00.

Joseph M. Byers, Grants-burg, operate motor vehicle w/oproof of insurance, $200.50.

Melani C. Carlson, Markville,Minn., underage drinking,$263.50.

Jacob J. Chell, Webster, seatbelt violation, $10.00.

Dani R. Clark, Spooner,speeding, $175.30.

Janine J. Cowle, Webster,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Chirstopher R. Czech, St.Michael, Minn., speeding,$200.50.

Andrew D. Dahlberg, Grants-burg, operate motor vehicle w/oproof of insurance, $10.00.

Antonio H. De La Huerta,Danbury, seat belt violation,$10.00; operate motor vehiclew/o of insurance, $200.50; oper-ate while suspended, $200.50.

Maria L. Dearbin, Webster,operate w/o valid license,$267.50.

Carlos A. Deleon Borrego,Frederic, operate motor vehiclew/o insurance, $200.50; operatew/o valid license, $200.50.

Gary A. Derfus, BrooklynPark, Minn., speeding, noamount given.

Gerald A. Deutsch, Oakdale,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Patrick N. Fauth, Excelsior,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Frederick Feller III, MapleGrove, Minn., speeding,$250.90.

Joshua T. Fornengo, Dan-bury, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Shannon D. Forslund, St.Croix Falls, operate motor vehi-cle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Richard S. Gagnier, Bartlett,Ill., speeding, $175.30.

Dakota J. Gardner, Webster,speeding, $175.30.

Kevin J. Giffin, Mound,Minn., speeding, $225.70.

William J. Gilbert, Danbury,operate motor vehicle w/o proofof insurance, $10.00.

Christopher G. Glonek,Grantsburg, operate w/o valid li-cense, $267.50.

Daniel W. Goodremote,Grantsburg, nonregistration ofauto, $175.30.

Jennifer D. Gorne, BalsamLake, speeding, $175.30.

Wendy J. Graves, Superior,speeding, $200.00; operatemotor vehicle w/o proof of insur-ance, $10.00.

Shellie M. Groess, Webster,operate motor vehicle w/o insur-ance, $200.50; operate after rev-ocation/suspension, $175.30.

James M. Gunderman, InverGrove Heights, Minn., operatemotor vehicle w/o proof of insur-ance, $10.00.

Michael J. Harens, St. Paul,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Alyssa L. Hintz, Park Falls,passing in no-passing zone,$213.10; speeding, $175.30.

Kevin W. Hodge, Webster,speeding, $175.30.

Jessica E. Hoffman, Cush-ing, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Deborah L. Hubbell, Siren,operate motor vehicle w/o proofof insurance, $10.00.

Alycia K. Hunter, Webster,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Catherine F. Jenny, Placida,Fla., speeding, $175.30.

Earl W. Jensen, Frederic,speeding, $175.30.

Danielle R. Johnson, Supe-rior, speeding, $200.50; operatelarge vehicle after revoca-tion/suspension, $175.30.

Ray A. Johnson, Min-netonka, Minn., operate motorvehicle w/o proof of insurance,$10.00.

Gary W. Johnson, Danbury,sell alcohol to underage person,$452.50.

Karl E. Johnson, Siren, pos-session of illegal-sized fish,$249.15.

Ray A. Johnson, Min-netonka, Minn., speeding,$201.00.

Gerald B. Johnson, ShellLake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Cristy M. Josephs, Min-neapolis, Minn., speeding,$200.50.

Robert L. Kallman, Grants-burg, speeding, $200.50.

James R. Kern, Plymouth,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Julian E. King, Danbury, seatbelt violation, $10.00.

Dale Kitchenmaster, Web-ster, operate motor vehicle w/oinsurance, $200.50.

Stephanie M. Klein, BrooklynCenter, Minn., operate motor ve-hicle w/o proof of insurance,$10.00.

Susan E. La Morie Aasen,Hayward, unsafe lane deviation,$175.30.

Brett D. Lahr, Blaine, Minn.,OWI, license revoked 6 months,alcohol assessment, $691.50;speeding, $200.50.

Matthew T. Laird, West Bend,speeding, $200.50.

Lake Nebagamon Trucking,Lake Nebagamon, vehicle equip-ment violations, $238.30.

Lawrence E. Lamphere,Webster, operate motor vehiclew/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Raymond J. Larson, Hay-ward, violate Class A highwayweight limits, $1,315.78.

Adam J. Lewis, Roberts,speeding, $200.50.

Jacob W. Lubich, Webster,speeding, $225.70.

Cody J. Maslow, Siren,fail/stop at stop sign, $175.30.

John F. Merrill, Luck, operatewhile suspended, $200.50.

Alyssa S. Molitor, Webster,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jonny R. Monn, Webster,speeding, $200.50.

Brittany J. Moose, Webster,speeding, $175.30.

Greg T. Moss, Cumberland,speeding, $175.30.

Carol A. Murphy, Danbury,speeding, $263.50.

David F. Narow, Forest Lake,Minn., operate motor vehicle w/oproof of insurance, $10.00.

Cody W. Nelson, Rice Lake,speeding, $175.30.

Louis R. Neurer, St. Paul,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Suzanne O. Newberger,Webster, speeding, $175.30.

Chadwick D. Noll, Webster,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Eric N. Nyberg, Roseville,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Jamie S. Olson, Frederic,drink open intoxicants in motorvehicle, $263.50.

Derek L. Olson, Grantsburg,theft of movies, restitution,$310.00.

James C. Palmer, RockCreek, Minn., operate motor ve-hicle w/o proof of insurance,$10.00.

Eric A. Pavlicek, Siren, disor-derly conduct, local jail, $100.00;employer fail/pay wages to em-ployee, restitution, $88.00.

Duane L. Pearson, MountainIron, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Margaret Y. Perry, Dellwood,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Benjamin R. Pierce,Cameron, speeding, $175.30.

Glenn A. Pumper, Webster,speeding, $175.00.

Eileen M. Quinlan, St. Paul,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Dean E. Raths, St. Paul,Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Rhonda K. Reed, Webster,operate while suspended (fourthplus), $200.50; operate after rev-ocation/suspension, $175.30.

Patrick M. Reiman, W. St.Paul, Minn., possess drug para-phernalia, $330.50.

Donna A. Ringler, Grants-burg, operate motor vehicle w/oproof of insurance, $10.00;speeding, $175.30.

Joel A. Robinson, Aitkin,Minn., fail to stop/improper stop,$175.30.

Thomas R. Rombach, Siren,sell alcohol to underage person,$452.50.

John D. Rusnak, Milltown,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Paul S. Sanders, Cambridge,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Dean A. Schultz, Grantsburg,operate motor vehicle w/o proofof insurance, $10.00.

Michelle M. Shaffer, WhiteBear Lake, Minn., speeding,$200.50.

Sidney M. Sherstad, Siren,burn w/o permit, intensive area,$175.30.

Robert C. Snell, Webster, op-erate motor vehicle w/o proof ofinsurance, $10.00.

Christopher A. Soltau, Dan-bury, operate motor vehicle w/oinsurance, $200.50; seat belt vi-olation, $10.00.

Mark A. Sorenson, MoundsView, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Jason A. Spafford, Min-neapolis, Minn., speeding,$175.30.

John J. Stiehl, VadnaisHeights, Minn., operate motorvehicle w/o proof of insurance,$10.00.

Bess M. Stubenhaus, Min-neapolis, Minn., speeding,$225.70.

Karen R. Suske, Tomahawk,speeding, $175.30.

Trent D. Sutherland, Grants-burg, speeding, $175.30.

Nace A. Sutherland, Grants-burg, nonregistration of auto,$175.30.

Amanda S. Tadych, Crystal,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Jon R. Talbert, Spooner, fail-ure to keep vehicle under con-trol, $213.10.

Traci L. Tapani, Hugo, Minn.,speeding, $200.50.

Thomas L. Tauscheck, Frid-ley, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kathleen A. Taylor, RiceLake, possess drug parapherna-lia, $330.50.

Jeffrey S. Taylor, Webster,speeding, $175.30; operatemotor vehicle w/o proof of insur-ance, $10.00.

Paul J. Terry, Blaine, Minn.,speeding, $200.50; operatemotor vehicle w/o proof of insur-ance, $10.00.

Joel D. Teske, Rochester,Minn., speeding, $183.30.

Christian Urbat, Plymouth,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Craig D. Vollendorf, Grants-burg, speeding, $200.50.

Gordon G. Wellman, Web-ster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Ronald J. Wentzel, Minong,unsafe backing of vehicle,$175.30.

David C. Wigman, GreenBay, speeding, $175.30.

Wendy L. Woodard, Madi-son, speeding, $175.30.

Gary J. Worachek, Ewen,Mich., speeding, $175.30.

Paul W. Yambrick, Siren, op-erate w/o valid license, $267.50.

Polk County circuit courtJason S. Anderson, St. Croix

Falls, operating while revoked,$200.50.

Jeff C. Brandt, Clear Lake,fail/yield right of way from stopsign, $175.30.

Robert T. Brouillard, Hud-son, speeding, $225.70.

Roger E. Burbank, ColumbiaHeights, Minn., speeding,$175.30.

Chad M. Campeau, TurtleLake, open intoxicants, $200.50.

Ryan J. Chantelois, Osceola,speeding, $175.30.

Suzannah K. Clark, Cushing,operating motor vehicle w/oproof of insurance, $10.00.

Brenda K. Clarkson, BalsamLake, speeding, $175.30.

Michael A. Cran, Amery, op-erating motor vehicle w/o proofof insurance, $10.00.

Matthew J. Davidson,Burnsville, Minn., speeding,$225.70.

Sandra D. Degan, Centuria,operating motor vehicle w/oproof of insurance, $10.00.

Derek R. Degidio, Amery,permittee operate type 1 motor-cycle during darkness withoutqualified licensed person,$200.50.

Nicholas P. Despiegelaere,Centuria, seat belt violation,$10.00.

Kahley A. Duffy, Amery,speeding, $200.50.

Jack R. Enos, Bloomington,Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Jennifer E. Farley, Somerset,operating motor vehicle w/oproof of insurance, $10.00.

Phylicia L. Fehlen, ClearLake, fail/stop at stop sign,$175.30.

Gilberto O. Flores, Amery,speeding, $175.30.

Robert C. Fordlee, Sartell,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Anthony S. Fredericks,Amery, seat belt violation,$10.00.

Andrew J. Griebler, Mah-tomedi, Minn., speeding, notguilty plea.

Dennis F. Grimme, NewAuburn, speeding, not guiltyplea.

Amanda M. Groehler, Cush-ing, speeding, $225.70.

Ryan A. Hall, Osceola,speeding, $175.30.

Ahmed M. Hassan, Barron,speeding, not guilty plea.

Nicholas A. Haubrich, LakeElmo, Minn., operate ATV onroadway, not guilty plea.

Daniel P. Hayes, Plymouth,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Sandra J. Hoag, St. CroixFalls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Austen F. Houle, Lake Elmo,Minn., operate ATV on roadway,not guilty plea.

Travis W. Hueg, Hammond,speeding, $200.50.

Michael S. Hughes, Baldwin,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Royce M. Jepsen, BalsamLake, nonregistration of vehicle,$263.50.

Kari L. Jeske, Osceola, fail-ure to keep vehicle under con-trol, $213.10; failure to notifypolice of accident, $263.50.

Jeffrey J. Johnson, Hudson,speeding, $175.30.

Kayla M. Johnson, Milltown,speeding, $175.30.

Bradley M. Kemis, BalsamLake, transport vehi-cle/equipment with aquaticplants/animals on highway,$232.00.

Meagan M. Kempen, Min-neapolis, Minn., speeding,$175.30.

Jerry F. Krassau, Hudson,unsafe passing on right, notguilty plea.

Neil W. Kriz, Roseville, Minn.,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Michael G. Krueger, EdenPrairie, Minn., operating motorvehicle w/o proof of insurance,$10.00.

Jacob T. Lambert, Almena,speeding, $175.30.

Austin L. Langer, Red Wing,Minn., ATV operation on high-ways, not guilty plea.

Rachel L. Lefler, Luck,speeding, $200.50.

Drake A. Linda, Lindstrom,Minn., operating motor vehiclew/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Susan M. Lindau, Cushing,speeding, $175.30.

Meghan M. Lindgren, Gor-don, speeding, $175.30.

Alexander Livingston, Cen-turia, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Lew A. Lunsman, Centuria,operating while suspended,$200.50; operating a motor vehi-cle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Samantha P. Mashaw, Ham-den, Conn., speeding, $175.30.

Lovina M. Mathews, Cen-turia, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Michael W. McCardle, Brook-lyn Park, Minn., speeding,$175.30.

Brice D. Medin, Amery, oper-ating motor vehicle w/o proof ofinsurance, $10.00.

Katelynn C. J. Meyer, Luck,speeding, $175.30.

Ryan W. Mika, Deer Park, op-erating motor vehicle w/o proofof insurance, $10.00.

Lisa J. Miller, Shoreview,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Donald J. Minor, CoonRapids, Minn., speeding,$175.30.

Jessica L. Muller, St. Paul,Minn., fail/carry boat floatationdevices, $162.70.

Thomas J. Neisen, BrooklynPark, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Erik S. Nelson, Milltown,fail/stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Karen D. Nichols, Siren,speeding, $175.30.

Brian J. Norelius, Lindstrom,Minn., operating motor vehiclew/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Sunilkumar Ojha, MapleGrove, Minn., operating motorvehicle w/o proof of insurance,$10.00.

Kimberly J. Oswald, Amery,operating a motor vehicle w/o in-surance, $200.50.

Sally A. Peters, Luck, operat-ing motor vehicle w/o proof of in-surance, $10.00.

Nannette A. Preiner, Luck,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jesel J. Price, St. Croix Falls,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Steven J. Raddatz, Osceola,nonregistration of vehicle, notguilty plea.

James H. Raschke, Min-neapolis, Minn., speeding, notguilty plea.

Robin V. Richey, Frederic,operating motor vehicle w/oproof of insurance, $10.00.

John D. Rusnak, Milltown,speeding, $200.50; operatingmotor vehicle w/o proof of insur-ance, $10.00.

Mackenzie A. Sandberg,Osceola, speeding, $175.30.

Scott A. Schroeder, InverGrove Heights, Minn., recklessdriving, $389.50.

Hailie M. Schwarztrauber,Osceola, seat belt violation,$10.00.

Benjamin W. Skinaway,Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Michael J. Skow, Luck, seatbelt violation, $10.00.

Michael L. Smith, Davenport,Fla., fail to stop/improper stop atstop sign, not guilty plea.

John K. Snowbank, Frederic,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Christopher P. Stacy, ForestLake, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Erica J. Stark, Webster, oper-ating motor vehicle w/o proof ofinsurance, $10.00.

Kristofer R. Stewart, Mill-town, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jason D. Strenke, TurtleLake, open intoxicants, $200.50.

Angela C. Sullivan, Cushing,speeding, $200.50.

Theresa A. Sullivan, Stacy,Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Andy L. Swenson, ClearLake, operating motor vehiclew/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Robert G. Switalla, Osceola,speeding, $175.30.

Ethan E. Thomas, Luck, un-reasonable and imprudentspeed, $213.10.

Justin C. Turner, Crandon,speeding, $175.30; open intoxi-cants, $263.50.

Ryan D. Volrath, St. CroixFalls, operating motor vehiclew/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Wanda J. Warner, TurtleLake, speeding, $175.30.

Elisa M. Waters, Osceola,seat belt violation, $10.00.

Rhett C. Werner, St. CroixFalls, operating motor vehiclew/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Brayden A. Wienke, ClearLake, operating motor vehiclew/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Michael P. Wilson, Clayton,failure to keep vehicle under con-trol, $213.10; failure to notify po-lice of accident, $263.50.

Gregory A. Wohlk, Almena,speeding, $200.50.

Kyle J. Yager, Clayton,speeding, $175.30.

John P. Zeman, St. CroixFalls, speeding, $250.90.

Shasta R. Antonette, Mill-town, violate child safety re-straint, $150.10

Kelly A. Appel, Frederic,speeding, $175.30.

Gayla J. Bartlelt, Kilkenny,Minn., speeding, $200.50

Patrick J. Baumann, Min-neapolis, Minn., speeding,$200.50

Elliot J. Bell, Somerset,speeding, $175.30

Robert J. Biedler, Luck, dis-orderly conduct w/motor vehicle,$263.50

Marilyn Bodeen Reiten, Bal-sam Lake, speeding, $175.30

Tari L. Boelman, Centuria,barking dogs, not guilty plea

Jared L. Brandenburg, Inde-pendence, speeding, $200.50

Richard Butler, Houston, TX,

speeding, $200.50Derek R. Campbell, Centuria,

speeding, $200.50Brock A. Cash, Centuria,

criminal damage, $269.50, disor-derly conduct, $269.50

David L. Christensen, Cum-berland, speeding, $175.30

William F. Curran, Milltown,damage to property, $269.50,disorderly conduct, $269.50

Mariko Dodson, Los Angeles,CA, speeding, $225.70

James W. Drabek, Centuria,nonregistration of vehicle,$175.30

Robert M. Dueholm, Luck,speeding, $175.30

Peter J. Englund, Centuria,keeping of poultry – more thanfive chickens, not guilty plea

Michael W. Ersland, NewRichmond, OWI, $817.50, 6months license revocation,AODA and compliance

Bryan C. Frischmann,Rochester, Minn., speeding,$175.30

Patrick J. Giordana, Hudson,speeding, $175.30

Shayla C. Goss, New Rich-mond, speeding, $200.50

Antonia M. Hauser, Min-neapolis, Minn., speeding, notguilty plea

John L. Hibbard, Hudson,speeding, $175.30

Darlene R. Hoppe, Shore-view, Minn., speeding, $175.30

Roberta M. Horning, Mill-town, unkempt yard – public nui-sance - $187.90

Corey Y. Iseri, Dayton, Minn.,speeding, $200.50

Mitch S. Jensen, Milltown,operate vehicle by permittee w/oinstructor, $200.50

Gail A. King, South St. Paul,Minn., speeding, $200.50

Samuel J. Klande, Osceola,Possession of Marijuana,$200.50

Ryan L. Klink, Deer Park,nonregistration of vehicle,$175.30


All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limi - tation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes chil - dren under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; preg - nant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowing- ly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings adver - tised in this newspaper are avail - able on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669- 9777. The toll-free telephone num - ber for the hearing impaired is 1- 800-927-9275.

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(June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN

CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

RURAL AMERICAN BANK- LUCK,

Plaintiff vs.

LAWRENCE F. FRENCH, and

ROBERT L. FRENCH, and

CHRISTOPHER A. FRENCH, Defendants.

Case No. 11 CV 183 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a

Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on May 3, 2011, in the amount of $35,896.38, I will sell the described premises at pub - lic 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, August 4, 2011, at 10 o’clock a.m. TERMS OF SALE:

1. 10% down in cash or cer - tified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encum - brances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax.

DESCRIPTION: The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section Three (3), Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Fifteen (15) West, Town of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin, except the East 12 feet thereof and also except the railroad right of way.

PIN: 016-00067-0000. Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis.,

this 7th day of June, 2011. Peter M. Johnson, 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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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P.

Plaintiff vs.

SHARI L. HERTEL, et al. Defendant(s)

Case Number: 09 CV 346 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by

virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on July 14, 2010, in the amount of $141,933.45, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 17, 2011. at 10:00

a.m. TERMS:

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 77, Asses- sor’s Plat of the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wis.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 347 East Louisiana Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TAX KEY NO.: 281-01071-0000. Dated this 14th day of June,

2011. Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Russell J. Karnes State Bar #1054982 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719

Please go to www.blommer - peterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peter- man, 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. 272648

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$ 375 /mo. + gas & electric

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(Mark & Tammy), by the Polk County Fair When: Thurs. - Sun., July 28 - 31, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Baby and kids clothes, all sizes; women’s maternity and men’s clothes; computer desk; toys and baby items; bunk

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(July 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN


ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff

vs. NANCY JOHNSON, et al

Defendant(s) Case Number: 10 CV 936

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by

virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on March 10, 2011, in the amount of $105,175.37, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at pub - lic auction as follows: TIME: September 13, 2011, at

10 a.m. TERMS:



PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis.

DESCRIPTION: The South 54 feet of Lot 6, Block 15, Third Addition to Lawson City in the Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 311 S. Main St., Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 146-00181-0000. Dated this 19th day of July,



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HUGE SALE! 24018 Ellis Ave. (Old 35), Siren (Follow the pink signs.)

Thurs., Fri. & Sat., July 28, 29 & 30, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Only Sale Of The Year

No Junk! New and slightly used items; vintage, antiques and collectibles; furniture - couch & love seat, futon w/mattress & cover, 2 wooden headboards (full or queen), micro. cart, electric stove, dishwasher, chairs, end tables, dining set, wall art & mirrors and more; holiday, seasonal & general home decor; new and gently worn clothing & accessories; books and collectible mags; vinyl and cas - sette tapes; *special* leather jackets; large selection vintage and current jew - elry; tools and garden supplies; luggage; curtains, bedding, table linens.

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1 Bedroom $ 400 /mo.

Frederic Includes garage, water &

sewer. 715-566-0464

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THIS ‘N’ THAT SALE

Sat., July 30 8 a.m.

118 Blanding Woods Road

St. Croix Falls 542060 49Lp

Polk County circuit court continuedWarren L. Koehn, Almena,

operating motor vehicle w/oproof of insurance, $10.00,speeding, $200.50

Maria, Lam Le, Eagan, Minn.,speeding, $175.30

Courtney A. Landowski, PortEdwards, speeding, $225.70

Taylor C. Laurich, LinoLakes, Minn., speeding, $175.30

Aaron T. Lehman, InverGrove Heights, Minn., speeding,$175.30

Andrew R. Leininger, Wood-bury, Minn., speeding, $200.50

Anna c. Lemke, Minneapolis,Minn., speeding, $ 200.50

Luke J. Liesch, Luck, disor-derly conduct, $269.50

Mark J. Liska, White BearLake, Minn., speeding, $175.30

Amanda J. Madison, Rice

Lake, speeding, $200.50Ryan D. Malueg, Hales Cor-

ners, speeding, $200.50Robin E. Mathys-Arnold,

Cumberland, speeding, $175.30Marc M. Milanowski,

Chicago, IL., speeding, $225.70Shawn G. Monson, Clear

Lake, disorderly conduct w/motorvehicle, $175.30

Maxwell M. Musial, Luck,speeding, $175.30

Daniel E. Nelson, Rice Lake,speeding, $175.30

Donovan D. Nickell, ClearLake, unsafe passing, $232.00,reckless driving, $389.50, disor-derly conduct, $200.50

Marie T. Niesen, Clayton,speeding, $200.50

Anthony M. Ninke, DeerPark, disorderly conduct,$200.50

Allan Obyrne, Northfield,Minn., speeding, $200.50

Marc A. Olivo, Haugen, seat

belt violation, $10.00Jared J. Padgett, St. Croix

Falls, speeding, $200.50Kevin W. Perry, Ramsey,

Minn., speeding, $200.50John A. Peterson, Oakdale,

speeding, $200.50Mitchel C. Potvin, Balsam

Lake, disorderly conduct, failureto obey officer, not guilty plea

John W. Powell, St. LouisPark, Minn., speeding, $175.30

Iva J. Rogers, Luck, operat-ing while suspended, $200.50

Donna L. Rutledge, NorthBranch, Minn., speeding,$200.50

Drew W. Smith, Centuria, op-erating while suspended,$200.50

Patricia L. Smith, Rice Lake,speeding, $225.70

Dan J. Stanke, Phillips, seatbelt violation, $10.00

Daryl K. Struck, Jr., St. Croix

Falls, disorderly conduct,$269.50

Lori A. Thaemert, Centuria,speeding, $175.30

Ronald C. Theese, Cumber-land, speeding, $175.30

Steven D. Trei, Barron,

speeding, $200.50Robert M. Unger, Frederic,

operate w/o carrying license,seat belt violation, driver possessopen intoxicants in vehicle, oper-ate while revoked, not guilty plea

Natasha Vance, Tulsa, OK,

speeding, $200.50Angela J. Vokaty, Philliips,

speeding, not guilty pleaMichael A. Wagner, Clear

Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00Bailey T. Wheeler, Clayton,

speeding, $200.50

FOR RENT 1-BR Apartment In

Balsam Lake Clean, quiet, manager on site. Water, sewer & garbage included. Garage

available. No pets, no smoking. $ 375 /month

PARKWAY APTS. 715-485-3402

Cell: 715-554-0780 541568 48-49Lp 38-39a,dp

FOR RENT 1-BR Apartment

Quiet building & neighborhood. No pets. References & security

deposit required.

Olson Apartments Tower Road

St. Croix Falls

715-483-9987 542124 49Lp 39dp

APARTMENT FOR RENT $ 475 /mo.

Utilities included. Frederic

715-327-5555

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GARAGE SALE

6492 Burnikel Rd. Siren

Clothes; toys and furniture.

Friday & Saturday, July 29 & 30 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Plaintiff vs.

MELISSA OGREN, et al. Defendant(s)

Case Number: 09 CV 720 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by

virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on January 6, 2010, in the amount of $304,582.93, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at pub - lic auction as follows: TIME: August 17, 2011, at 10:00

a.m. TERMS:



PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin .

DESCRIPTION: Lot 7 of Certi- fied Survey Map No. 22, recorded on May 27, 1960, in Volume 1 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 23, as Document No. 293873, being located in Government Lot 6, Sec- tion 31, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Bone Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, together with an easement for ingress and egress as shown on said Certified Survey Map.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1168 243rd Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 012-00813-0000. Dated this 14th day of June,

2011. Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719


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U.S. BANK N.A. Plaintiff

vs. JANICE E. BENSON, et al.


NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on May 16, 2011, in the amount of $181,942.40, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 18, 2011, at 10:00

a.m. TERMS:



PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin .

DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certif- ied Survey Map No. 4504 recorded in Volume 20 of Certi- fied Survey Maps, page 56 as Document No. 682160, being part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 32, Township 33 North, Range 17 West, Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 628 170th Street, Osceola, WI 54020

TAX KEY NO.: 024-00672-0110.

Dated this 20th day of June, 2011. Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Russell J. Karnes State Bar #1054982 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719


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vs. CRAIG H. MEASNER, et al.

Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

Case Number: 10 CV 949 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by

virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on February 11, 2011, in the amount of $222,906.95, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at pub - lic auction as follows: TIME: August 18, 2011, at 10

a.m. TERMS:




DESCRIPTION: Lots 3 and 4, of Certified Survey Map No. 4419 recorded in Volume 19 of CSM, Page 200, as Document No. 677672, being part of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 3643 recorded in Volume 16 of CSM, Page 156, as Document No. 629722, located in part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, Township 32 North, Range 19 West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 406 280th Street, Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 022-00209-0130 & 022-00209-0140. Dated this 24th day of June,



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BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. AS SERVICER FOR DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006- HE6, MORTGAGE PASS- THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE6

Plaintiff vs.

MELISSA C. KRUGER, et al. Defendant(s)

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 10 CV 46

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on April 28, 2010, in the amount of $125,407.82, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 31, 2011, at 10:00

a.m. TERMS:




DESCRIPTION: L ot 12 of B lock 2 of H orsmann’s F irst A ddi- tion to V illage of D resser, P olk C ounty , W isconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 379 Horsmann Avenue South, Dresser, WI 54009.


2011. Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719


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Plaintiff vs.

MARC R. COCHERELL, et al. Defendant(s)


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on April 26, 2010, in the amount of $121,427.76, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: September 1, 2011, at

10:00 a.m. TERMS:




DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certi- fied Survey Map No. 1186, recorded in Volume 6 of Cer- tified Survey Maps, on Page 2, as Document No. 449416, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec- tion 22, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wis- consin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2036 150th Street, Milltown, WI 54858.




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WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff

vs. DAVID L. DRINKWINE, BRENDA L. DRINKWINE,

Defendants. Case No. 11CV38

Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Judgment of

foreclosure and sale rendered in the above-entitled action on June 30, 2011, in the amount of $277,437.08, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Courthouse in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on the 7th day of September, 2011, at 10 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the judg - ment to be sold, therein described as follows:

Lot 1 of CSM #3324, recorded in Volume 15 of CSM, on page 91, as Document #610025 located in part of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 26, Township 33 North, Range 17 West, Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin, except land deeded to Polk County, Wisconsin, in Volume 217 of records on page 344 as Document #293053.

PROPERTY ADDRESS : 707 130th Street, Amery, Wis.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash. DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of

10% of sale price to be de- posited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check upon confirmation of sale. Dated this 7th day of July,

2011. /s/ Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Attorney Christine A. Gimber WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI,

S.C. 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff

This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Siren police reportJuly 2: Darwin E. Radke, 47,

Siren, was cited for failure towear a seat belt and operating avehicle without proof of insur-ance during a traffic stop on Hwy.70 and Ellis Avenue at 6:33 p.m.

Zachary Boswell, 29, Russel-lville, Ark., was cited for speed-ing on CTH B and Fourth Avenueat 6:54 p.m.

Kevyn M. Kalland, 19,Maplewood, Minn., was cited for

speeding on CTH B and FourthAvenue at 7:36 p.m.

Krista J. Dorgan, 41, Afton,Minn., was cited for speeding onHwy. 35/70 and Elizabeth Streetat 11:33 p.m.

July 3: Jessica L. Garbow,30, Sandstone, Minn., was citedfor operating without a valid li-cense on Hwy. 35/70 and Eliza-beth Street at 12:07 a.m.

Two juvenile males from the

Twin Cities were picked up forunderage drinking at 10:45 p.m.during the street dance on MainStreet. The juveniles were takento one of their mother’s cabinsjust outside the village.

July 4: Anthony R. Diet-meier, 17, Danbury, was cited fordomestic disorderly con-duct/battery/aggravated assaultfollowing an incident in the park-ing lot of The Shops at the Lodgeat 10:59 p.m.

July 9: At 2:44 a.m., bothSasha L. Garbow, 21, Webster,and Charleston K. H. Baker, 21,Siren, were arrested on chargesof lewd and lascivious behavior,having been found on the grassbehind Tom’s Bar. Baker wasalso picked up on a BurnettCounty warrant.

July 12: Jade C. Helene, 28,Webster, was cited for operatinga vehicle without proof of insur-ance and failing to wear a seatbelt during a traffic stop on Ellisand Dahlberg streets at 5:13p.m.

July 15: Charles R. Bentley,20, Webster, was cited for oper-ating a motorcycle without a validlicense during a traffic stop onCTH B and Lind Road at 1:31a.m.

July 17: At 2:35 a.m.,Natasha J. Engstrand, 26,Siren, and Ricky J. Garbow, 22,Siren, were taken to BurnettCounty Jail, both on charges ofdomestic disorderly conduct.They were arrested at Tom’s Bar,Siren.

Timothy Mike, 42, Siren, waspicked up on a Burnett Countywarrant at his home at 1:44 p.m.

At 2:10 p.m., Lori A. Moody,50, Siren, was arrested at herhome on a Burnett County war-rant.

(July 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN


In the matter of the name change of:

Kendra Dodie Mosay By (Petitioner):

Kendra Dodie Mosay Notice and Order for Name

Change Hearing Case No. 11CV449

NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to

change the name of the person listed above:

From: Kendra Dodie Mosay To: Kendra Dodie Mosay-

Buck Birth Certificate:

Kendra Dodie Mosay IT IS ORDERED:

This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin, Jeffery L. Anderson, 1005 W. Main St., BR 2, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, Aug. 8, 2011, 3 p.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a dis - ability to participate in the court process, please call 715-485- 9299, at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide trans - portation. BY THE COURT: Phillip Todryk Circuit Court Judge July 6, 2011 54

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

RAYMOND E. JENSON Notice to Creditors

(Informal Administration) Case No. 11 PR 53

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal

administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of

birth October 2, 1915, and date of death December 18, 2005, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mail - ing address of 2356 210th Street, Luck, WI 54853.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 31, 2011.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar July 21, 2011 Steven J. Swanson Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 Bar No. 1003029

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ALBERT B. CHAUSSEE Notice to Creditors

(Informal Administration) Case No. 11 PR 51

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal

administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of

birth June 21, 1943, and date of death June 29, 2011, was domi - ciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 312 Dairyland Avenue, Milltown, WI 54858.


4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 31, 2011.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Bal- sam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar July 22, 2011 Steven J. Swanson

Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 Bar No. 1003029 54

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Anna Elaine Kreutzian a/k/a Jensen

Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration)

Case No. 11 PR 46 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:

1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth December 11, 1922, and date of death October 3, 2008, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin with a mail - ing address of 835 300th Ave., CTH W, Frederic, WI 54837.


4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 31, 2011.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse Bal- sam Lake, Wis., Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar July 20, 2011 David L. Grindell GRINDELL LAW OFFICES, S.C. P.O. Box 585 Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-5561 Bar No. 1002628 54

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TELLER Prepare yourself for a career

rather than a job! Bank Mutual provides paid

training in banking operations and great

advancement opportunities! Currently we have a flexible part-time position available at our St. Croix Falls office.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school

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the ability to cross-sell bank products on a daily basis.

Visit any of our bank offices to complete an application.

Or, send your resume to:

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(June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN


RURAL AMERICAN BANK- LUCK,

Plaintiff vs.

ESTATE OF DARYL K. STRUCK, SR. Margaret R. Engebretson, Special Administrator,

and STEVEN G. QUIST and JOYCE A. QUIST,

Defendants. Case No. 11 CV 246

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a

Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on May 26, 2011, in the amount of $24,227.47, I will sell the described premises at pub - lic 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, August 4, 2011, at 10 o’clock a.m. TERMS OF SALE:

1. 10% down in cash or cer - tified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit to plaintiff.



DESCRIPTION: Part of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 8- 35-17, in the Village of Mill- town, described as follows: Beginning at a point that is 180 feet West and 25 feet North of the SE corner of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 8-35-17; thence running North parallel to the East forty line 50 feet; thence running East at a right angle 163.50 feet; thence running South parallel to the East forty line 50 feet; thence running West to the point of beginning.

PIN: 151-00207-0000. STREET ADDRESS : 504 Mill-

town Avenue North, Milltown, WI 54858. Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis-

consin, this 7th day of June, 2011. Peter M. Johnson, 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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BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. AS SERVICER FOR BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-18CB MORTGAGE-PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-18CB

Plaintiff vs.

RONALD JAMES SANOSKI JR., et al.



virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on August 5, 2009, in the amount of $253,098.32, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 31, 2011, at 10:00

a.m. TERMS:




DESCRIPTION: T he S outh H alf of the N orthwest Q uarter of the N orthwest Q uarter (S1/2 of NW1/4 of NW1/4), S ection 24, T ownship 33 N orth , R ange 18 W est , T own o f G arfield , P olk C ounty , W isconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 882 190th St., Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO.: 024-00853-0100 Dated this 7th day of July,

2011. Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719


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(July 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN


CitiMortgage, Inc. Plaintiff

vs. Cory J. Haasnoot, Heather A. Haasnoot, American Summit Lending Corporation n/k/a Avizen, Lending Solutions Inc., Unknown Tenants

Defendants SUMMONS

Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure

Case No. 11 CV 327 Honorable Eugene D.

Harrington Case Code: 30404

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Cory J. Haasnoot

You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The com - plaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after July 13, 2011, 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, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9071, and to Marie M. Flannery/Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C., 165 Bishops Way, Brook- field, WI 53005.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by gar - nishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 24th day of June, 2011. Marie M. Flannery/Blommer

Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1045309 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719

Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 273338

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LITTON LOAN SERVICING, LP AS SERVICER OF THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF CWALT, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003- 19CB

Plaintiff Vs.

ALLAN L. OPITZ, et al. Defendant(s)


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on Feb. 12, 2010, in the amount of $120,398.51 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: Aug. 30, 2011, at 10 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or

money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

DESCRIPTION: PARCEL 1: LOT 9, PLAT OF JENSON’S BUTTERNUT ACRES, VILLAGE OF LUCK, POLK COUNTY, WIS. PARCEL 2: A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND LAKE ACCESS OVER THE EAST 24 FEET OF LOT 23, PLAT OF JENSON’S BUTTERNUT ACRES.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1514 Lake Avenue, Luck, WI 54853

TAX KEY: 146-00413-0000 Dated this 11th day of July,

2011 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719

Please go to www.blommer - peterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 274109

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UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BUS DRIVERS WANTED Unity School District s taking applications for bus driver. Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with school bus endorsement required. Materials to obtain permit and assistance to obtain license are available. The process of obtaining a CDL is obtaining permit, bus training and scheduling road test. Qualified applicants will be given first consideration. Multiple positions available. Applications may be obtained from the District Offcice, 715-825-3515 or on the District Web site, www.unity.k12.wi.us. Interested, qualified persons may apply by submitting letter of application, District application, and letters of recommendation to:

BRANDON W. ROBINSON, DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1908 150TH ST./HWY. 46 NORTH BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810-7267

Application deadline: July 29, 2011 EOE

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING CUSTODIAL/DRIVER

POSITION POSITION: Custodial/Driver position to begin as soon as possible. 12- month position, competitive salary and benefits. Mostly evening shifts with some weekend and inclement weather coverage. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma; strong mechanical aptitude; CDL with school bus endorsement; strong work ethic and problem solving skills. Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending letter of application, District application, and references to:

BRANDON W. ROBINSON, DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1908 150th ST./HWY. 46 NORTH BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810-7267

Deadline for application: July 29, 2011 EOE

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NOTICE TOWN OF CLAM FALLS ATVs ON TOWN ROADS The Clam Falls Town Board will vote on allow -

ing ATVs to run on town roads at the August 10, 2011, board meeting. The meeting will be held at the town hall at 7 p.m.

Betty Knutson, Clerk For The Town Board 541560 48-50L 38-40a

BID NOTICE - TOWN OF APPLE RIVER TRIP PROJECT BID REQUEST

POLK COUNTY The Town of Apple River is accepting bids to pave 2” avg. com -

pacted depth a 5,300’ x 20’ section (approx. 11,775 s.y.) on 120th Ave. For specific details, contact either Dave Waterman at 715-268- 6471 or Rick Scoglio at 715-268-8108. Sealed bids are to be sub - mited by August 5, 2011, 5 p.m., to the Town Clerk at 612 U.S. Highway 8, Amery, WI 54001. Bids will be opened at the regular monthly meeting to be held August 8, 2011.

Note: Prevailing wage requirements may apply. 541626 48-49L 38-39d WNAXLP

(July 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN


BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. AS SERVICER FOR THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWMBS, 2004-12

Plaintiff vs.

INPONG LUANGRATH, et al. Defendant(s)

AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE


virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on May 7, 2010, in the amount of $256,916.08, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 31, 2011, at 10:00

a.m. TERMS:




DESCRIPTION: L ot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 1753 recorded in Volume 8 of C erti f ied Survey Maps on Page 101 as Document No. 523410, being a part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest (SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4) of Section Twenty-Two (22), Township Thirty-Two (32) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 272 270th St., Osceola, WI 54020.




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vs. DANIEL R. JOHNSON, et al


NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by

virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on July 21, 2010, in the amount of $99,977.47, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: September 13, 2011, at

10 a.m. TERMS:




DESCRIPTION: Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Southwest 1/4, Section 28, Township 35 North, Range 18 West, described as follows: Commen- cing at the Southeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Southwest 1/4, Section 28-35- 18, thence North along the forty line 300 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said forty 500 feet; thence South parallel to the East line of said forty to the South line of said forty; thence East to the point of beginning, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2155 190th Avenue, Centuria, WI 54824.

TAX KEY NO.: 020-00721-0000. Dated this 10th day of May,

2011. Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Marie M. Flannery State Bar #1045309 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719


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NOTICE Trade Lake Swedish Mission Church

Annual July Service Sunday, July 31, 2011

11 a.m. Worship Service Potluck Dinner Following Service

Everyone Welcome 541863 49Lp

FOR SALE BY SEALED BIDS ITEM A: 1992 Ford Club Wagon Passenger Van, 179,353 miles ITEM B: 1974 Onan Commercial Generator, 676 hours ITEM C: Two (2) Huebsch Commercial Clothes Dryers

Interested persons may contact Dewey Strilzuk at 715-825-3515 to view items. All items sold “as is,” no warranties. Bids must be sealed and clearly marked, “ITEM A” or “ITEM B” etc. Address sealed bids to: Brandon Robinson, District Administrator, Unity School District, 1908 150th St./Hwy. 46 North, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Bids are due Fri., Aug. 5, 2011, at noon. Bids will be opened at 1 p.m. in the Unity Board of Education Room. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids which it feels is in the best interest of the District per Board of Education policy. 541998 49-50L 39a,d WNAXLP

NOTICE - PUBLIC TEST ON VOTING EQUIPMENT Notice is hereby given that the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk

County, Wisconsin, will be performing a public test of election voting equipment on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at 9 a.m., in the Town Hall located at 1305 200th Street, St. Croix Falls.

Janet Krueger, Clerk, Town of St. Croix Falls www.townofstcroixfalls.org 542163 49L WNAXLP

Notices/Employment Opportunities




HARRIS N.A., f/k/a COMMUNITY BANK GROUP, f/k/a FORTRESS BANK,

Plaintiff, vs.

DOUGLAS J. NEWBERG, TERRY J. NEWBERG- HACKETT, JANE DOE SPOUSE, Unknown spouse of DOUGLAS J. NEWBERG and BONE LAKE OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

Case No. 11-CV-104 Case Code 30404

By virtue of and pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure made in the above-entitled action, and the order of the court dated on the 24th day of May, 2011, I will sell at public auction in the foyer of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on the 30th day of August, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described premises, to-wit:

Lot Three (3) of the Polk County Plat of Bone Lake Acres recorded at the Office of the Polk County Register of Deeds on March 16, 2005, in Envelope 306A of Plats as Document No. 695822. Said Plat being located in Govern- ment Lot Three (3) and the Northeast One-quarter (1/4) of the Northeast One-quarter (1/4) of Section Thirty-one (31) and the Southeast One-quar - ter (1/4) of the Southeast One- quarter (1/4) and the South- west One-quarter (1/4) of the Southeast One-quarter (1/4) of Section Thirty (30), Township Thirty-six (36) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Bone Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

ADDRESS : Vacant Land. PARCEL ID#: 012 00767 0300. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of

amount bid by cash or cer - tified check. Balance of pur - chase price must be paid within ten (10) days after con - firmation of the sale. Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis-

consin, this 7th day of July, 2011. Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County

T his property is sold “as is” subject to all legal encumbrances and any outstanding and accruing real estate taxes, special assessments, and pen- alties and interest, if any . P ur- chaser will be required to pay all transfer and recording fees and, if desired, the cost of title evidence. Prepared by: Matthew J. Krawczyk SBN 1064349 Krawczyk, Duginski & Rohr, S.C. 16650 West Bluemound Road,

Suite 300 Brookfield, WI 53005 (262) 827-5800

K rawczyk, D uginski & R ohr , S.C., is a debt collector . T his is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose . I f you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy of the underlying debt, this communication should not be con- strued as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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WILSHIRE CREDIT CORPORATION, AS SERVICER FOR U.S. BANK, NA, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NA, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NA, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MLMI TRUST SERIES 2006-RM4

Plaintiff vs.

CHRISTINE A. SIMONSON, et al.



virtue of a judgment of foreclo - sure entered on February 18, 2010, in the amount of $185,761.73, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at pub - lic auction as follows: TIME: September 1, 2011. at

10:00 a.m. TERMS:




DESCRIPTION: Lot 25, Croix- wood, in the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin. ALSO DESCRIBED AS: Lot 25, Croixwood, “A Planned Unit Development,” City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wis.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1326 East Aspen Drive, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024.


2011. Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719


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UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

is seeking Bread Bids for the 2011 - 12

school year. Specifications may be

obtained by calling the District Office at 715-825-3515. Bids will be due

July 29, 2011, at noon. 541355 37-38a,d 48-49L

(July 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a

Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the action of Jackson County Bank v. Tracy L. Songetay et al, Polk County Case No. 10CV511, I will sell at public auction in the foyer area Polk Co. Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on

Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at 10 a.m.

the following described prem - ises, located in Polk County, Wisconsin:

Lot 6, Block 2, Bretl Addition, City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin. Property Address: 406 North

Day Road, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

Notice is further given that the successful purchaser will be responsible for the lien of real estate taxes, for the municipal charges, if any, the Wisconsin real estate transfer fee and is responsible for obtaining pos - session of the property, which is sold “as is.”

TERMS OF SALE: Cash with 10% to be paid at time of sale. /s/ Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County, Wisconsin James Flory Wiley Law, S.C. P.O. Box 629 Eau Claire, WI 54702-0629 Phone: (715) 835-6171

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Notices/Employment OpportunitiesBurnett and Polk County deaths

BurnettGerald W. Garnett, 74, Town

of Rusk, died July 7, 2011.Mae Lorraine Swanberg, 90,

Grantsburg, died July 11, 2011.

Harold Dale Beedy, 64,Siren, died July 14, 2011.

PolkLeonard H. Jones, 82, Cen-

turia, died July 6, 2011.Rodney J. Simonson, 56,

Clear Lake, died July 7, 2011.Beverly M. Zelin, 85, Lind-

strom, Minn., died July 8, 2011.

Wanda L. Boucher, 55,Amery, died July 10, 2011.

Bruce R. Johnson, 73,Amery, died July 10, 2011.

Ruby Jansen, 99, St. CroixFalls, died July 13, 2011.

Joshua P. Fultz, 24, Town ofEureka, died July 17, 2011.

Polk County marriagesJeanne M. Anderson, Prince-

ton, Minn., and Daniel J.Franklin, Princeton, Minn., is-sued July 11, 2011.

Nicole D. Eastman, Amery,and Dustin J. Hill, Amery, is-sued July 11, 2011.

Natasha J. Berg, Amery, andMarc N. Monette, Town ofGarfield, issued July 12, 2011.

Julie A. Stage, Town of Lake-

town, and Joshua J. Lehrke,Town of Laketown, issued July12, 2011.

Jennifer K. Youso, Town ofBlack Brook, and Charlie E.Melberg, Town of Black Brook,issued July 13, 2011.

Alysha M. Taber, Town of Lin-coln, and Stephen G. Richey,New Richmond, issued July 13,2011.

Aubre K. Gregorash, Town ofBone Lake, and DeeJ W.Snider, Town of Bone Lake, is-sued July 13, 2011.

(July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24)


BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. AS SERVICER FOR THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OC10, MORTGAGE PASS-THOUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006- OC10

Plaintiff Vs

CHRISTOPHER HEINN, et al Defendant(s)


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 25, 2009, in the amount of $438,473.58, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: September 7, 2011, at 10

a.m. TERMS:


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


DESCRIPTION: Lot Four (4) of certified survey map No. 2677 recorded in Volume Twelve (12), of certified survey maps, Page One H undred S ixty -F our (164), D ocument No. 581439, located in the N orthwest Q uarter of the S outhwest Q uarter (NW 1/4 SW 1/4), S ection T wenty -S even (27), T ownship T hirty -Two (32) North, Range S eventeen (17) W est together with easements located in the S outh Half of the N orthwest Q uarter (S 1/2 NW 1/4), Section T wenty - S even (27), T ownship T hirty - T wo (32) N orth , R ange S eventeen (17) W est, as described in V olume 518 of records, Page 211, D ocument No. 459339, P olk C ounty, W isconsin, the above property is situated in P olk C ounty, S tate of W isconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 152 147th Street, Deer Park, WI 54007.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-00705- 0400. Dated this 14th day of July,

2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommer- peterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 274388

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(July 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN



Plaintiff Vs

JUDITH AAMOLD, et al Defendant(s)


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 1, 2009, in the amount of $135,172.36, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: Sept. 8, 2011, at 10 a.m. TERMS:


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


DESCRIPTION: T he following described real property situate in the County of P olk, and State of W isconsin, to wit: P art of the S outhwest One-Q uarter of the N orthwest O ne -Q uarter (SW 1/4 NW 1/4), S ection T hirty (30), T ownship T hirty F ive (35) N orth, R ange E ighteen (18) W est, described as follows: C ommencing at the W est O ne -Q uarter corner of said S ection 30, thence E ast along the S outh line of said SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 115.40 feet; thence leaving said S outh line N orth 01 D egrees 41’ 22” W est along the S outherly extension of the E asterly right of way of State H ighway No. 87 and along said E asterly right of way a distance of 898.89 feet to the point of beginning , thence leaving said right of way South 89 degrees 32’ 41” east 425.41 feet, thence North 00 degree 38’ 07” East, 401.9 feet, more or less, to the North line of said SW 1/4 of NW 1/4, thence W esterly along said N orth line 441.73 feet, more or less to said E asterly right of way of STATE H ighway No. 87, thence South 01 degree 41’ 22” E ast along said E asterly right of way 402.2 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, containing four acres, more or less, P olk C ounty , W isconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1976 State Road 87, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TAX KEY NO.: 020-00757- 0001. Dated this 14th day of July,

2011. Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommer- peterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 274397

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AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff,

vs. Kipp A. Peckman, Victoria J. Peckman, Wesley Duane Hendrickson, Capital One Bank USA, Duane Gurtner, Marilyn Gurtner and Unknown Tenants,

Defendants, The RiverBank,

Added Defendant. NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 10 CV 729 Case Code: 30404

Judge: R.H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Fore- closure entered March 1, 2011, in the amount of $403,230.62, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described property at public auction as follows: TIME: Sept. 8, 2011, at 10 a.m. PLACE: Foyer Area, Polk

County Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

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.

DESCRIPTIONS: Lot 7, Plat of Oak Hills

Estates, Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wis.

Lot 8, Plat of Oak Hills Estates, Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wis.

Lot 15, Plat of Oak Hills Estates, Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wis.

PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 107 Vadnais Lane, Balsam

Lake, WI 54810. 111 Vadnais Lane, Balsam

Lake, WI 54810 120 Vadnais Lane, Balsam

Lake, WI 54810. /s/ Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff

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. If you are currently in bankruptcy or have been discharged in bankruptcy, this letter is not an attempt to collect the debt from you personally. This letter serves only as notice of the commencement of a legal proceeding as required by the loan documents, state law and/ or federal law. ECKBERG, LAMMERS,

BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P.

Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) 430 Second Street Hudson, WI 54016 (715) 386-3733 Attorneys for Plaintiff 54

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HELP WANTED

Wright Tree Service Is Now Accepting Applications For

Right-Of-Way Clearing In Siren, W I , Area.

Pay based upon experience and credentials.

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THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff,

vs. ROBERT BRIGGS, and ANCHORBANK, fsb.,

Defendants Case No. 10 CV 974

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a

Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on March 14, 2011, in the amount of $125,899.16, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin on: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 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.



DESCRIPTION: Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Map No. 5264 recorded in Volume 23 of Certified Survey Maps, page 171 as Document No. 721566, located in part of Government Lot Seven (7) and part of Government Lot Eight (8), Section Thirty-five (35), Township Thirty-five (35) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin. A perpetual nonexclusive easement for the purposes of ingress and egress over the existing roadway that lies between the Northerly boundary of the property being conveyed as Parcel 1b and 1c, and the pond, and runs in a Westerly and Northerly direction, between two ponds, and on across the roadway as described in Certified Survey Map No. 486 recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps, page 215.

PIN: 040-01289-0000. Property Address: 1385 Kemah

Drive, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. Dated at Balsam Lake,

Wisconsin, this 18th day of July, 2011. Peter M. Johnson, 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 54

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TOWN OF STERLING ELECTRONIC

VOTING EQUIPMENT TESTING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public test of electronic equipment to be used at the Aug. 9, 2011, Recall Election, will be held at 2 p.m., on Sat., July 30, 2011, at the Cushing Community Center. This test is open to the general public.

Julie Peterson, Town of Sterling Clerk

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SECRETARY 1 Qualifications Necessary: Competitive salary, working 180 days from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with an additional 5 days before and 5 days after the school year also required. The position offers excellent benefits. The person hired for the position will be responsible for assisting the elementary school principal. Candidate must have a high school diploma with additional formal or informal training beyond high school in secretarial work. Applicants with two-year office/secretarial technical degree or four-year degree are preferred. A strong working knowledge of computers (Microsoft Office), computer applications, and general office procedures is desired. Candidate must be friendly and possess a love for children in addition to the technical aspects such as: the ability to carry out instructions, demonstrate multitask orientation (the position requires frequent juggling of a large number of priorities simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment), the ability to keep confidential matters confidential; excellent personal organization skills as well as willingness to make use of existing organizational procedures; strong written skills including proofreading, composing and writing business letters, very detail oriented, confident and strong verbal communication skills are required. Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of inquiry requesting district application, and submit resume, transcripts and two reference letters, by July 28, 2011, at 4 p.m. to:

BRANDON ROBINSON, DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1908 150th ST./HWY. 46 NORTH BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810

Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. 541357 37-38a,d 48-49L

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING GROUNDSKEEPER/

MAINTENANCE/ DRIVER POSITION

Unity School District is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper/Maintenance/ Driver. Unity School District has a beautiful campus that includes athletic fields, a school forest, nature trail and school campus facilities that sits on over 100 acres. Job Duties: Maintain lawn areas, shrub beds, trees, trails, outbuildings and athletic fields. Apply fertilizers and insecticides as required. Pick up litter/remove garbage. Perform snow-removal and ice-control duties. Operate heavy equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, power sweepers, etc. Operate other grounds equipment such as chain saws, forklifts, blowers, riding mowers, etc. Perform equipment maintenance. Additionally, this position will assist staff in other projects such as concrete work, painting, repair/maintenance of structures and providing backup for base janitorial needs. Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidates should be highly motivated with an ability to work with little supervision. The schedule for this position is day shift, Monday - Friday. During winter months a flexible work schedule on short notice is frequently required for snow removal. Knowledge of proper methods of landscape maintenance and methods of planting, pruning and maintaining trees and shrubs. Must possess the physical ability to perform the essential labor functions including the lifting of up to 75 pounds. Ability to perform duties in adverse weather conditions. Must possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, CDL with school bus endorsement. Must possess or obtain a Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator’s Certification within six months of employment. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment. Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of application to:


Application Deadline: July 29, 2011 Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

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NOTICE OF HEARING The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing

at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, WI. The Board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view each site and will reconvene at 1 p.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, WI. At that time each applicant will inform the Board of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 1 P.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER).

NANCY D. RIEGEL requests a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House. Property affected is: 1384 Hungerford Pt, Pt of Lot 3, Bakers Hungerford Pt, Pt of NW1/4, NE1/4, Sec 25/T34N/R18W, Town of St. Croix Falls, Deer Lake (class 1).

CURTIS REISO requests a variance from Article 8C4(g) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to construct a boathouse closer than 10’ from ordinary high-water mark. Property affected is: 1733 S Deer Lake Cir, Lots 28 + 29, White Birch Beach, Sec 30/T34N/R17W, Town of Balsam Lake, Deer Lake (class 1).

GREGG GRANSTROM requests a variance from Article 11F2(c)(1) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build an addition off to side of dwelling. Property affected is: 1387 Kemah Park Trail, Lot 2, CSM #490, Vol 2/Pg 219, Pt of Gov’t Lot 8, Sec 35/T35N/R17W, Town of Milltown, pond (class 3).

RICHARD L. COOK requests a variance from Article 11E2+3 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build structures closer than 63’ from centerline of town roads and closer than 75’ from centerline of 335th Ave./County Rd. I. Units affected are: 1-8, 18, 19, 26-40, 54-56, 64-70, 78, 79+91. Property affected is: 642 & 648 335th Ave/County Rd I, Lots 1, 6, 7, 9 + 10, Nelsons Clam Falls Park Add, Pt of NW1/4 SE1/4, Sec 13/T37N/R16W, Town of Clam Falls, Clam Falls Flowage (class 2).

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UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1908 150th Street/Hwy. 46 North

Balsam Lake, WI 54810-7267 Phone: 715-825-3515 Fax: 715-825-3517 www.unity.k12.wi.us

C-SQUAD VOLLEYBALL, C-SQUAD BOYS BASKETBALL AND JV GIRLS BASKETBALL

Qualifications Necessary: Qualified applicants of high character should possess a high level of sports knowledge, high school or college playing and/ or coaching experience, and a strong desire to develop and motivate stu - dent-athletes while working effectively within a high school environment. Strong organizational and communication skills are necessary. Applications may be obtained from the District Office, 715-825-3515 or on the District Web site: www.unity.k12.wi.us. Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending/faxing a letter of application, District application, resume, transcripts and reference letters to:

Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator Unity School District 1908 150th Street/Hwy. 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810-7267

Deadline for application: July 29, 2011, noon EOE Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status,

sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

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JOB POSTING K-12 PART-TIME

ART INSTRUCTOR The following part-time position is available in the Shell

Lake School District:

K-12 Art Instructor This .50 F.T.E. afternoon art position will start with the

2011/2012 school year. This position will provide art edu - cation in grades K-12 in the Shell Lake School District and includes opportunities for additional after-school related duties. D.P.I. license, Art Education 550 will be required or capability to receive an emergency Art Education 550 license through D.P.I.

To apply: Applicants must send the following: • Letter of application • Resume • Current D.P.I. license • Three letters of recommendation • Copy of official transcripts

Successful applicant must pass a criminal background check, drug screen and required medical exam.

Start Date: August 26, 2011. Application Deadline: August 12, 2011. Submit application materials to:

Mrs. Kimberly Osterhues, Pre K-6 Principal School District of Shell Lake 271 Hwy. 63 S. Shell Lake, WI 54871

The Shell Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING VARIANCE

VILLAGE OF WEBSTER TAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT

THE VILLAGE OFFICE, 7505 MAIN STREET, WEBSTER, WISCONSIN, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011, AT 6 P.M. For the purpose of the consideration of a zoning variance for

Jason Hansen dba Zia Louisa LLC, for his business located at 26708 Lakeland Avenue North, Webster, Wisconsin, Parcel #191 3300 34 100. The property is zoned C-2, Highway Commercial Business District. The request is to build a 14’ x 24’ slab addition to be 7’ from east property line located near existing variance. The Board will hear all interested persons, or their agents or attorneys, and thereafter will make a decision on the request.

For additional information please contact: Patrice Bjorklund, Village Clerk, 7505 Main Street West, Webster, WI 54893. Phone: 715-866-4211. 542058 49-50L WNAXLP



In The Matter Of The Name Change Of:

Ashley Raquel Hankel Notice and Order For Name

Change Hearing Case No. 11 CV 477



From: Ashley Raquel Hankel To: Ashley Katrina Hankel Birth Certificate:

Ashley Raquel Hankel


Brittany Marie Hankel Notice and Order For Name




From: Brittany Marie Hankel To: Brittany Faith Hankel Birth Certificate:

Brittany Marie Hankel


Alysa May Hankel By Petitioner: Todd Daryl Hankel By Co-Petitioner:

Mary Louise Hankel Notice and Order For Name




From: Alysa May Hankel To: Alysa Kristina Hankel Birth Certificate:

Alysa May Hankel


Joshua Anthony Hankel By Petitioner: Todd Daryl Hankel By Co-Petitioner:





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Megan Rose Hankel By Petitioner: Todd Daryl Hankel By Co-Petitioner:





From: Megan Rose Hankel To: Megan Sue Hankel Birth Certificate:

Megan Rose Hankel


Heather Lynn Hankel By Petitioner: Todd Daryl Hankel By Co-Petitioner:





From: Heather Lynn Hankel To: Heather Louise Hankel Birth Certificate:

Heather Lynn Hankel


Jenna Lynn Hankel By Petitioner: Todd Daryl Hankel By Co-Petitioner:





From: Jenna Lynn Hankel To: Jenna Louise Hankel Birth Certificate:

Jenna Lynn Hankel

IT IS ORDERED THAT: These petitions will be heard

in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wis.: Judge Molly E. GaleWyrick, Polk Cou- nty Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810, Sept. 2, 2011, 3:30 p.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-458- 9299 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. BY THE COURT: Molly E. GaleWyrick Circuit Court Judge July 19, 2011

VILLAGE OF LUCK TESTING ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT FOR

THE AUGUST 9, 2011, RECALL ELECTION A public test of electronic voting equipment will be held Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at the Luck Village Hall, 401 South Main Street, Luck, WI 54853. 542169 49L WNAXLP

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PUBLIC NOTICE ELECTRONIC BALLOT

TABULATION Under Wisconsin State Statute 5.84(1), public tests of the electronic ballot tabulation system will be held to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count the August 9, 2011, Partisan Recall Election votes cast for all offices and on all measures. All tests are open to the public. Town of Anderson, August 1, 2011 at 10 a.m. -

Town Hall - 13808 Anderson Road, Jessica King, Clerk, 715-472-4753.

Town of Daniels, August 1, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. - Town Hall - 9602 Daniels 70 Road

Ellen Ellis, Clerk, 715-349-5840 Town of Dewey, August 2, 2011 at 7 p.m. -

Town Hall - 24433 Town Hall Road Pamela Brown, Clerk, 715-468-7111

Town of Grantsburg, August 2, 2011 at 9 a.m. - Clerk/Treas. Office - 118 E. Madison Avenue

Romey Nelson, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-463-5600 Town of LaFollette, August 1, 2011 at 10 a.m. -

Town Hall - 24184 Malone Road Linda Terrian, Clerk, 715-349-2531

Town of Lincoln, August 1, 2011 at 6 p.m. - Town Hall - 9110 Prida Road

Wanda Washkuhn, Clerk, 715-866-4201 Town of Meenon, August 1, 2011 at 5 p.m. -

Town Hall - 7396 Kruger Road Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk, 715-866-4893

Town of Roosevelt, August 2, 2011 at 1 p.m. - Clerk’s Home - 2997 County Road EE

Patricia Hayden, Clerk, 715-468-2468 Town of Siren, July 31, 2011 at 10 a.m. -

Town Hall - 7240 S. Long Lake Road Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119

Town of Trade Lake, August 1, 2011 at 4 p.m. - Clerk’s Home - 13361 State Road 48

Deborah Christian, Clerk, 715-488-2600 Town of West Marshland, August 2, 2011 at 5 p.m. -

Clerk’s Home - 25161 Spauldng Rd. Margaret Hess, Clerk, 715-463-2922

Town of Wood River, August 2, 2011 at 7 p.m. - Town Hall - 11610 State Road 70

Dawn Luke, Clerk, 715-689-2296 Village of Grantsburg, August 1, 2011 at 9 a.m. -

Village Hall - 316 S. Brad Street Jennifer Zeiler, Clerk, 715-463-2405

Village of Siren, August 2, 2011 at 9 a.m. - Village Hall - 24049 First Avenue North

Ann Peterson, Clerk, 715-349-2273 Village of Webster, August 2, 2011 at 9 a.m. -

Village Office - 7505 Main Street West Patty Bjorklund, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-866-4211

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING ELEMENTARY

TEACHER Beginning August 23, 2011. Qualifications: Candidate must be a reflective educator who collaborates with all stakeholders including parents, colleagues, and community members. Seeking a highly motivated team player who carries high academic and behavioral expectations for the students in his/her class. Knowledge and experience in 6 Traits Writing, Everyday Math, RTI and differentiated instruction. Requirements: Appropriate Wisconsin certification; prefer candidates with knowledge of Balanced Literacy, Wisconsin core standards, positive discipline, computers/technology, and engaging learning strategies. Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending/faxing a letter of application, District application, resume, transcripts, and reference letters to:


Deadline for application: July 28, 2011 at 4 p.m. E.O.E.

Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, martial or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING LONG-TERM

SUBSTITUTE - ELEMENTARY (K - 5)

MUSIC TEACHER Unity School District announces the opening of a long-term substitute teaching position in elementary music, PreK - 5, Beginning approximately Sept. 1 - Nov. 24, 2011. Qualifications Necessary: Wisconsin certification; prefer candidates with knowledge of current music theory and practices, Wisconsin state standards in the area of fine arts, positive discipline, differentiated learning strategies, and utilization of technology as it relates to music. Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of application to:


Deadline for application: July 28, 2011 at 4 p.m. Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING ELEMENTARY PHY ED

Unity School District announces the opening of a 50%-time elementary physical education teacher position beginning with the 2011 - 12 school term, on or about August 23, 2011. Qualifications Necessary: Must hold or be eligible for Wisconsin certification in physical education. In addition, must have Red Cross WSI certification and instructor certification in CPR or willingness to obtain it. Candidate will possess the ability to teach all aspects of a fully integrated physical education curriculum; will have experience in implementing lifetime personal fitness (muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and aerobic training), nutrition and wellness curriculum; and will possess skills in differentiated instruction, communication and interpersonal relations. Coaching may be available at all levels. Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of application, District application, resume, transcripts, and reference letters to:


Deadline for application: July 28, 2011 Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

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PUBLIC NOTICE POLK COUNTY HUMAN

SERVICES DEPARTMENT Public input is being sought for the 2012 Human Services Plan

and Budget. The public is invited to attend two Human Services Board Meetings to provide input. We are seeking comments from clients, providers, interested citizens and community agencies as to the adequacy and need for services in such areas as services to Juveniles, Child Protective Services, Mental Health Services, Chemical Dependency Services, services to children with developmental or physical disabilities, and any other services being or needing to be provided in the community.

The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 8:30 a.m. in the Lower Level Conference Room of the Government Center, 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, W 54810.

The second meeting will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2011, 8:30 a.m. in the Lower Level Conference Room of the Government Center, 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Written comments may also be submitted prior to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2011, addressed to:

Dana Frey, Interim Director Polk County Human Services Department 100 Polk County Plaza #50 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 The meeting site is accessible to the physically disabled. 54

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REQUEST FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BIDS

TOWN OF CLAM FALLS The Town of Clam Falls is requesting bids for removal of

existing bridge and installing twin 96” x 70’ arched CMP pipe (township will supply pipe) and re-establishing vege - tation. The job is to be completed within seven days of the start date.

Bidders are to provide proof of insurance with the bid. Bids are to be mailed to Betty Knutson, Clerk, Town of Clam Falls, 3335 90th St., Frederic, WI 54837. Clearly mark the outside of the envelope “BRIDGE BID.”

Questions regarding the project should be directed to Lee at 715-653-2297.

Bids will be opened at a special meeting of the Clam Falls Town Board at 7 p.m., Monday, August 1, 2011, at the town hall. 541547 48-49L 38-39a-e WNAXLP

GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT COACHING POSITION

2011-2012 FALL ATHLETIC SEASON Seeking applicants for the position of: Assistant Football 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, High School Principal Keith Lehne, Head Football Coach

Grantsburg High School 480 East James Avenue Grantsburg, WI 54840

Application deadline is July 30, 2011. 541567 48-49L

ROAD MAINTENANCE POSITION TOWN OF ANDERSON

BURNETT COUNTY The Town of Anderson is currently seeking applications for the

position of full-time road maintenance. Applicants should have con - siderable knowledge and experience in the operation and main - tenance of town equipment, such as grader, loader, snowplow, tractor with mower and hot mix patcher, etc. In addition, a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Previous experience in road construction, road maintenance and snowplowing preferred. Possession of a current valid commercial driver’s license mandatory.

For further information and application materials contact the Town of Anderson Clerk, Jessica King, 2773 185th Street, Luck, WI, www.townofanderson.com or [email protected]. Phone: 715-472-4753. Applications accepted until 5:00 p.m. , Wednesday, August 3.

Jessica King, Clerk 541664 48-49L 38-39a

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF WEBSTER

7505 Main Street West • Webster, WI 54893 August 10, 2011, 6 p.m.

The Village of Webster is holding a Public Hearing regarding the Village’s CDBG American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (CDBG-R) grant program. This project involved the renovation of the former Larsen Auto Center building into the Burnett Community Library. The public is invited to review the program performance and to express citizen views. The Agenda for the Public Hearing is as follows:

1. Review of program performance. 2. Citizens views on the program. 3. Other CDBG issues.

Residents of the Village of Webster are encouraged to attend, especially residents with low-to-moderate incomes.

Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accom - modate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids or services. To request this service, contact the Clerk’s Office at 715-866-4211.

Patty Bjorklund, Clerk/Treasurer 541859 49L WNAXLP

NOTICE - SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT TOWN OF SIREN BOARD MEETINGS

The Siren Sanitary District will hold their monthly Board Meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. The meet - ing will be held at the Siren Town Hall. Immediately following the Sanitary District Meeting the Town of Siren will hold their monthly Board meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m. The agenda will be posted. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary Hunter, Clerk.

Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119 542021 49-50L

REQUEST FOR BIDS The Town of Lincoln will receive sealed bids until 7 p.m.,

Wednesday, August 10, 2011, on the following: Approximately 3,500 yards of class 5 gravel supplied, spread

and compacted to 4” thick, 26’ wide and approximately 1.7 miles long on Black Brook Road between Icehouse Bridge Road and Clark Road. The Town of Lincoln will supply a grader and opera - tor for leveling and shaping.

Bids will be opened by the Town Board at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Please mark the outside of your envelope: Gravel Bid.

For more information, please contact Steve Washkuhn, Town Chairman, at 715-866-4201. Mail your bid to P.O. Box 296, Webster, WI 54893.

The Town of Lincoln reserves the right to reject any or all of the bids or to accept the bid they deem most advantageous to the town and to waive any irregularities in the proposal process.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS The Town of Lincoln will receive sealed bids until 7 p.m.,

Wednesday, August 10, 2011, on the following: 1) Hot mix blacktopping approximately 1.7 miles x 22’ wide x 2-

1/2” thick compacted on Black Brook Road between Icehouse Bridge Road and Clark Road. 1/2 mile of this project will be a LRIP project. Shaping to be done by bidder.

2) Blacktopping approximately 100’ long x 24’ wide on Icehouse Bridge Rd., just south of Black Brook Rd.

Bids will be opened by the Town Board at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Please mark the outside of your envelope: Blacktop Bid.

For more information, please contact Steve Washkuhn, Town Chairman, at 715-866-4201. Mail your bid to P.O. Box 296, Webster, WI 54893.

The Town of Lincoln reserves the right to reject any or all of the bids or to accept the bid they deem most advantageous to the town and to waive any irregularities in the proposal process.

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www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN COMMISSION

NOTICE OF HEARING August 10, 2011

The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a pub - lic hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

Larry Holtz, owner, requests to create a minor subdivision, creating 3 lots from the 2.6 acres located in the SE 1/4 of Section 25, T34N, R 18W. The current parcel identification number is 044-00661-0000.

Alfred V. Rogers Estate, owner, requests to create a minor subdivision, creating 2 lots from the 40 acres located in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 25, T34N, R 18W. The current parcel identification number is 044-01016-0000, and the prop - erty address is 1899 120th Ave., St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

The Town of St. Croix Falls is holding a public hearing to dis - cuss amendments to Chapter 1 of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance. Drafts of the proposed changes are available at the Town Hall or the Town Web site, www.townofstcroixfalls.org.

Jim Alt, Zoning Administrator 542044 49-50L WNAXLP

WEBSTER SCHOOL ALL-SPORTS MEETING

Monday, August 1 7 p.m.

5-12 School Cafetorium This meeting is for families of students in grades 6 thru 12 planning on participating in sports this coming school year. Parent attendance is mandatory. Please contact Roy Ward, Athletic Director, with any questions at 715-866-4281 or [email protected]. 542045 49L

BID NOTICE TOWN OF APPLE RIVER

POLK COUNTY The Town of Apple River is requesting bids to: Wedge and Overlay: 102nd St. - 1,300’x22’ (approximately 3,178 s.y.) sweep, clean and apply tack to existing asphalt surface; wedge roadway to an average compacted thickness of 1/2”; pave 1-1/2” (com - pacted depth) overlay with E-1 asphaltic overlay. Paver Patch: 110th St. - Two (2) 300’x20’ (approx. 1,333 s.y.) to 1.5” avg. compacted depth with E-1 asphaltic overlay. Shoulders: 1) 170th Ave., approx. 3/4 mi. to 2’ plus patch 170th Ave., approx. 25’.; 2) 100th St. - 2, 485’ each side to 2’. For specific details, contact either Dave Waterman at 715-268-6471 or Rick Scoglio at 715-268-8108. Sealed bids are to be submitted by August 5, 2011, 5 p.m., to the Town Clerk at 612 U.S. Highway 8, Amery, WI 54001. Bids will be opened at the August 8, 2011, regular monthly meeting.

Note: Prevailing wage requirements may apply. 542066 49L 39d WNAXLP

NOTICE TOWN OF LORAIN BOARD MEETING

Thurs., Aug. 11, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Lorain Town Hall, 252 345th Ave. Cty. Rd. E

Agenda: Call meeting to order; roll call/verification of meeting notice; approve the minutes of the last meeting; approve the treasury report; motion to pay the bills. Reports: Road review; fire dept.; ambulance; cemetery; comprehensive plan commission; additional meeting items for future agendas; motion to adjourn.

Susan E. Hughes, Clerk 542153 49L 39a


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Fighting back those tears and speaking through thelump in her throat, Linda was able to tell the gatheredgroup, “Thank you for giving us this chance. We thankyou.”

The family, which includes Leah’s son, Tyler Bush-weiler, has much for which to be grateful. Leah wasbadly injured in a car accident in March of 2010 and wasnot expected to come out of a coma. She is now ready togo home from the care center where she was undergoingrehabilitation, able to walk some and relearning how tospeak.

Although the doctors were ready to allow Leah tocome home, the physical limitations she is still workingthrough made it impossible for her to return to hermother’s small home.

Linda checked into Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity,made an application, and was selected as the first Habi-tat homeowner in Luck.

Habitat for Humanity requires its families to put“sweat equity” into the building of the house, whichmeans that the Christensens will volunteer at least 300hours of work on their new home. Once finished, theywill begin to repay the no-interest mortgage.

The turnout at Friday’s ground breaking, said WildRivers Habitat for Humanity Executive Director EricKube, was larger than any he has seen. A group of about30 people joined to celebrate the event despite the heat.

A number of the people present were from Thrivent Fi-nancial for Lutherans, which partners with Habitat forHumanity to build affordable, secure housing. Since2005, Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity haspartnered to build more than 2,500 homes across thecountry and around the world.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will contribute 55 per-cent of the house costs, including purchase of the lot fromthe village of Luck. According to Cris Moore, wealth ad-visor for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in Luck, he hasfor years been looking forward to helping build a Habi-tat home in the village.

“I’m really happy that we’re able to bring somethingto Luck,” he said at the ceremony last Friday. “This iswhat Thrivent does for its members. This is what we tryto do for this community.”

Since January, when the village board acceptedThrivent’s $2,000 bid on the 40- by 140-foot lot, effortshave been made to acquire the lot next door to where theHabitat home will be built. Dennis Frandsen, of Frand-

sen Bank and Trust, has offered to purchase run-downproperties and donate them to the village or Habitat forimprovement.

According to village Administrator Kristina Handt, anagreement to purchase the property east of the Habitatlot is now in the works. When it is finalized, she said,volunteers will be needed to help tear down the housethat now sits on the property.

Because of the additional land, the Christensens’ newthree-bedroom home will now have an attached garage,plus yard on all sides.

Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, an affiliate of Habi-tat for Humanity International, serves Polk and Burnettcounties. This year it will be building its 21st and 22ndhomes since its inception in 1997.

Turning the first shovelfuls of dirt for Habitat for Humanity’s home in Luck (L to R) are homeowners Linda and Leah Chris-tensen, the Rev. Ralph Thompson (back), Cris Moore of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Luck, lead Lutheran engagement spe-cialist for Thrivent Greg Bancroft, Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Eric Kube, Thrivent Financial associateMatt Bobick, Luck village President Peter Demydowich and Habitat’s construction manager Bob Babel. — Photos by Mary Stir-rat unless otherwise noted

An architect’s rendering of Habitat for Humanity’s first home in Luck. Ground was broken for the home Friday, July 22. Own-ers will be Linda Christensen, her daughter Leah Christensen and Leah’s son Tyler Bushweiler. — submitted

The Christensen family has been selected for the Habitathome that will be built in Luck this summer in the ThriventBuilds with Habitat for Humanity program. They are, from front,Leah and Linda Christensen, and Leah’s son, Tyler Bushweiler,12. - Special photo

Scripture readings, the invocation and prayers were led byRalph Thompson, pastor at Luck Lutheran Church.

What is startingwith just a shovelfulof turned earth willbecome the firstHabitat for Humanityhome in Luck. Thehome is being builtat the corner of 8thStreet and Park Av-enue. Thanks to adonation from Den-nis Frandsen, the lotnext door is beingpurchased so theexisting house canbe torn down and in-corporated into theHabitat property.

Leah Christensen fights back tears as she watches groundbeing broken for her new home in Luck. Christensen was in-jured in a 2010 car accident. Her family was selected to be theowner of the first Habitat for Humanity home in Luck.

Eric Kube, executive director of Wild Rivers Habitat for Hu-manity, explains that the goal of Habitat is to demonstrate thelove and teachings of Jesus Christ through providing safe andaffordable housing.


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Fri., Sat. & Sun., July 29, 30 & 31, 2011 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

nwwisconsinpotterytour.com cabinfeverpottery.com

715-656-3305 Laura McCaul’s tiles will be available for sale at

Cabin Fever Pottery during this year’s tour. Bring this ad for 10% off all pottery made at Cabin Fever.

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by Mary StirratLeader staff writer

BALSAM LAKE — Whether you are in-terested in music, sports or early commu-nity history, there are several new exhibitsat the Polk County Museum in BalsamLake that you won’t want to miss.

Baseball fans will enjoy a uniform fromthe Clam Falls team and early baseballstories in a new exhibit area near the mainentrance to the museum. David Ander-son, who grew up in Lewis and attendedFrederic High School, has written downsome memories of playing town-team ballin Clam Falls, Lewis, and Milltown.

Anderson recalls in easy prose the dayswhen players arrived at the game early topick stones off the infield, and a farmerwould mow the outfield with his haymower. The sprinkler system consisted ofsomething called “rain,” and the after-game shower was a dip in the local lake.

People watched the game from thehood of their cars, parked along the firstor third baseline. Dents and broken head-lights were not uncommon, given theproximity of the cars to the field.

There are more ball-game stories in An-derson’s writings, but you’ll have to visitthe museum to read them.

Another new item on exhibit is the orig-inal clock from the Bank of Osceola, in themuseum on a five-year loan. Osceola’sfirst bank was established in 1894, withthe first bank building planned for con-struction in 1907.

The clock on exhibit in the museum wasadded to the bank building in 1917, andretained when the Bank of Osceola andthe Osceola State Bank consolidated in1932, after the stock market crash.

The bank was gutted by fire in 1980, andthe clock has been in storage until it wasrecently moved to the museum.

The museum also boasts a new musicroom featuring wind, string and brass in-struments of earlier years. Included in themusic exhibit is a Schwarzer zither, hand-made in Missouri by Austrian immigrantFranz Schwarzer and donated to the mu-seum by David and Caroline Stone.Schwarzer was world-renowned as azither maker, opening his company inMissouri in 1866.

For those who haven’t visited recently,going into the Native American room willbring a pleasant surprise. The old woodfloor, which was buckling due to mois-ture, has been replaced with new mapleflooring. John Chouinard of Cushing waslow bidder on the project, and he was ableto move the hogan, which is on exhibit,using wheeled coasters rather than dis-mantle it.

The museum, located in downtown Bal-sam Lake in the county’s original brick

courthouse, is open Thursday throughSunday from noon to 4 p.m., includingholidays. Call 715-485-9269 for more in-formation, or visit www.polkcountymuseum.com.

Take me out to the ball game

Summer days of yesteryear, enjoying icecream and a jukebox song, are brought backin the music room.

Dave Anderson used this uniform in the late1940s, playing ball. – Photos by Mary Stirrat

This 1917 clock from the bank in Osceola is in the Main Street exhibits on the first floor.

Rare hummingbird treat forLewis resident

Larry Axelson was out working in his yard when he heard a hummingbird buzzing about 15-feet overhead in a white oak tree. Upon further inspection, he found that the hummingbird wastending to a nest, comparable in size to a golf ball, with two even smaller eggs. A few days later,the two eggs hatched, and both chicks seem to be doing just fine in the crowded, but intricatenest. The nest is woven together with cobwebs and small green lichens and moss that growon the many field rocks (center photos) Axelson has on his property. The photo on the rightshows how well the tiny nest is concealed. Still don’t see it? The nest is located at the very cen-ter of the photo. Axelson says in his 70 years he has never seen anything like it, but seemedthrilled with the opportunity to enjoy such a rare sight. – Photos by Marty Seeger

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CLAM FALLS - July 2011 will be re-membered as a special time for Rodneyand Jackie Moody. It was in July, just be-fore the Fourth holiday, that the licensingcame through for their new campgroundin Clam Falls. This was the culminationof an idea that has been floating around intheir minds for the past 20 years - the ideaof turning Rod’s grandparents’ propertyinto a camping area open to anyone whoenjoys camping as much as he, Jackie andtheir family do.

During the past year, the Moodys wentthrough the license-application process,getting permits from county zoning, thecomprehensive-planning committee andthe town, and going through health in-spection and water testing, which had tobe passed before the license was issued.“We learned a lot through the process,”Jackie said. “People would ask questionswe hadn’t really thought about. Wewould figure (the answers) out, gatheringinformation from other campgrounds. Itwasn’t that any one was difficult. It justtook time.”

The Moodys have 60 acres that is adja-cent to over 3,000 acres of county and stateland. There are lots of opportunities forhiking, and the campground is near thenorthern point of the 1,000-mile-long Wis-consin Ice Age Trail. There’s access tofishing and boating on Clam Lakethrough the nearby public landing.

The campground includes 30 campsites,which rent for $30 a night, $180 a week(the seventh night is free) and $1,500 forthe season. The season runs from April 15to Oct. 15, weather permitting. Eachcampsite includes electric and waterhookups. A sign at the entrance to thepark advises campers to go ahead, pick a

site that is open and set up camp. “We’llcome to you,” the sign promises.

Part of the beauty in the campgroundcomes from all the tall maple trees. Thesetrees are tapped in the spring for maplesyrup, provide shade during the summerand beauty as their leaves turn color in thefall.

This past spring the Moodys took 75gallons of maple syrup from the trees.“That’s a lot of sap,” Jackie commented.Their son, Chris, and his two sons comeup from their home in New Richmond tohelp. An 11-year-old grandson drives thetractor while the rest of the family collectsthe sap.

Rodney is now retired after spendingtime working for the Town of Clam Falls.Jackie is northern-area sales representa-tive for the Advertiser and for the Wash-burn County Register. Both she andRodney grew up in the area, with Jackiegraduating from Grantsburg High Schooland Rodney from Frederic High. Theyhave two children, Chris, and a daughter,Shannon, who lives in Rockford, Ill.

When asked what words they woulduse to describe the new campground, thewords that came up were: Secluded.

Wooded. Quiet.“We typically don’t have four-wheelers.

We don’t have four-wheel trails,” Jackiesaid.

The campground can also be describedas a work in progress. Future plans in-clude putting up a bathhouse, a conven-ience store and a playground for the kids.Right now work is going on seeding andgraveling the roadway.

Pets are welcome if they are on a leashand under control at all times. As to otheranimals, their Campground Informationand Rules say: “We call this wildwoodsfor a very good reason. If/when youcome in contact with any of the wildlife,please keep in mind that you are a guestin their home. Treat them with respect,and give them their space so they do notfeel the need to protect themselves or theiryoung.”

In giving credit where credit is due, theMoodys mentioned Chris Hunter andPorter Moody, who worked tirelesslyhelping with all the landscaping work,Keith Stoner, who drew up the plans;

Robert Carlson who put in the pumpingand dump stations; their son, Chris, whodid the concrete work; Earl Jensen, whodid the electrical; Shawn Minor from Fire-fly Plumbing, Luck; and Duane Lindhwho put in the gravel.

The Moodys and all their family mem-bers enjoy camping, and can be found outat their RV on the campground property,with the coffeepot on and a variety of barsand other goodies to share. The rule is -everybody brings something to passaround as they sit around, talk and enjoyeach other’s company and the quietnessand beauty of nature that is all aroundthem, something they now make availableto other campers as well.

For more information, contact theMoodys at 715-653-2306 [email protected]. To see the camp-ground, turn by the big wagon wheels at628 335th Ave. in Clam Falls.

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Simple rules forregistration atMoodys WildwoodsCampground - justfind a spot you likeand set up yourcamp. “We’ll findyou,” is theMoodys’ promise.

Jackie and Rodney Moody have opened anew campground on their property at 628335th Ave. in Clam Falls. Both of the Moodysgrew up in the area, Jackie graduating fromGrantsburg High School and Rodney fromFrederic High. They have lived on the ClamFalls property for the past nine years, and gottheir campground license just before the JulyFourth weekend.

Rodney and Jackie Moody have just received a license to open a seasonal campground(April 15 to Oct. 15, weather permitting). The campground isn’t visible from the roadway. Ac-cess is through a long gravel drive back into a stand of tall maple trees. To visit the newMoodys Wildwoods Campground, turn at the big wagon wheels at 628 335th Ave. If you areready to camp, just come in and find an open spot to set up. “We’ll find you,” is the Moodys’promise. – Photos by Nancy Jappe

Thirty camping spots are available on the 60-acre property owned by Rodney and JackieMoody in Clam Falls. All are equipped with water and electrical hook-up, and they rent for $30a night.

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FFrreeddeerriiccRock and gem showBernice Abrahamzon shares a

laugh with friends and othersgathered for the 44th-annual Indi-anhead Rock and Mineral Soci-ety’s rock and gem show heldSaturday and Sunday, July 23 and24, at the Frederic High School.Abrahamzon is the lone survivingcharter member of the societyafter the passing last year of Ver-non Peterson. The club hosted itsfirst shows at Webster, later mov-ing it to Siren and then to the ele-mentary school at Frederic. Awriter and longtime columnist forthe Leader (Behind the Signpost),Abrahamzon is a tireless promoterfor the club and its events.

Photos by Gary King

Inside (PHOTO BELOW) and outside, rock hounds and others gathered at vendors tables at theannual rock and gem show at Frederic, to search out those “special finds.”

RIGHT: Roxanne White ofFrederic inspects the inside ofa geode from South America,which, when split, often pro-duces a brilliant display of crys-tallized rock.

BELOW: A container of unpol-ished Lake Superior agates.

Strings of beads made from polished rock are just a part of the variety of items on dis-play at the rock and gem show, which included rare stones, fossils and a wide array ofitems created from minerals and precious stones.

Sheila Staples of Siren (L) visits with members of the Wood Creek 4-H Club, which for approximately the last dozen years has sold sloppy joes and other food for visitors to the IndianheadRock and Mineral Society’s annual show.

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I saw it lying in the porchwhen I got home. It was in roughshape.

“It” was a large painting thathad been shipped overseas bymy friend, Nora. I had been ex-pecting it for a while and was ea-gerly awaiting its arrival.

I lived in Africa for three and a half years and, inthat time, made some very good friends. The closestwere Lanni and Nora with whom I still correspondseveral times a week. We were three single womenfrom three different continents, living and working inLagos, Nigeria.

One day, Lanni mentioned that there was a paint-ing of the three of us on exhibit. We went to see and,sure enough, there was a portrait of the three of usdone by a well-known artist we knew.

We had not known about the painting but, once wedid, we felt it really should be ours. The painting wasexpensive, but we divided the cost three ways anddecided that we would each own a one-third share.The painting would travel annually from one to theother, wherever we happened to be living at the time.Now Nora was leaving Nigeria and Lanni waspreparing to do the same. The package on my porchwas the painting, shipped by Nora as she headed offto Europe.

It was crushed.The painting had not been put in a box, or rolled in

a mailing tube. Instead, this large, delicate piece ofart had been wrapped in a layer of cardboard and puton a plane.

At first, I was simply stunned that this paintingwhich meant so much to all of us had been treatedwith such apparent indifference. The resulting bro-ken stretchers and ripped canvas could not beblamed on the shipping company. They had trans-ported a fragile item in a flexible container and the

results were predictable. I staredat the splintered wood and torncanvas in disbelief. Then I tooka warm bath.

In the bath, I realized thatsomething was very wrong. Iknew Nora cared deeply aboutboth our relationship and the

painting. This was entirely out of character. I wrote toNora. I told her about the sad and sorry state of ourtreasure and then I asked her what was wrong. Iwondered if moving had proven to be more stressfulthan she had let on. I wondered if she had accumu-lated more stuff than she could manage or move onher own. I wondered if there was something elsebothering her I didn’t know about.

I wish I could say that this went well. It did not.Apparently, being accused of being out of her mind

and causing a lot of damage as a result was not some-thing Nora appreciated. (Upon reflection, I can un-derstand this.) She offered to repair the painting. Shetold me she was very unhappy with my conjecturethat she had behaved irresponsibly due to stress.Then she went on to say that, yes, she was stressedand unhappy and did not want to talk to me for awhile.

And she has not.The painting is being repaired. The restoration ex-

pert says it will be as good as new in about threemonths. But she has an advantage; she has the paint-ing right in her hands and I am across an ocean fromNora.

While the three of us are lovingly reunited on can-vas, I am wondering how I can repair the relationshipthat inspired the painting. I’m hoping the friendshipcan also survive a little rough handling.

Till next time,— Carrie

Letters fromHomeCarrie Classon

Heat indexLiving in the Upper Midwest

gives us all an interesting perspec-tive on the weather. Farming com-munities always have a watchfuleye on the sky. Tourism and agricul-ture each are heavily dependent onhaving the right weather at the righttime. Urban dwellers, anxious for a few days at thecabin up north, are always hopeful for the perfect week-end. Our lives are intimately entwined with the weatherforecast even if the forecast is wrong.

If you are interested in statistics, this year shouldn’tdisappoint. We should end up having average temper-atures for the summer months; however, averages don’talways tell the truth. The first half of our summer wascool and damp, nearly 20 degrees below normal attimes. The second half, so far, seems to be well aboveaverage. A few years ago in southern Minnesota, theywere suffering one of the worst dry spells in recent his-tory. Day after day it was hot and dry until it rained.Unfortunately one area suffered severe flooding fromnearly 14 inches of rain that fell in a very short time. Ifyou look at the statistics it was an average rainfall year.

Ninty-five-degree summer heat with humidity is thesummer’s equivalent of January’s minus 40 with a windchill. The difference between the two is clothing. In thewinter I can put on more clothes. Summer heat is chal-

lenging. Youthful bodies can getaway with skimpy warm-weather clothes. When the tem-perature soared above 90 I tookoff my shirt. My children gaggedand retreated to the basementand the neighbors pulled theirshades. Middle-aged, white,lumpy bodies are best hidden by

clothing and so I suffer all the more when the heat rises.When it gets really hot, my wife complains that shecan’t get my shirts clean. I explain that it isn’t sweatstains but grease stains. I’m melting.

I actually don’t mind the heat and this has been asource of contention at our home. We don’t have air-conditioning. My reasoning is that we only need it forfive or six days a year. Besides, heat is a good characterbuilder. Our church didn’t have air-conditioning andthe topic came up at a business meeting. It was pro-posed to add air to the building. As a good steward, Ireasoned through the process in a logical manner. If weonly needed it for five or six days at home what are theodds of having a really hot Sunday? Probably only oneor two days a summer at most was my reasoning. Sec-ondly, I personally felt the services were a bit long any-way so getting everyone comfortable might aggravatethe problem. Third, if you are preaching about the firesof hell, maybe some heat might help drive home thepoint, and lastly, I felt that the money could be spent onother things equally valid. The project was put to a vote

and it was unanimously for the air-conditioning exceptfor one dissenting vote. I think they all preferred that Ikeep my shirt on during the morning services.

My wife doesn’t sweat until 120 degrees. I found thisout in a sauna. At 100 the ice began to melt off of herfeet, at 110 she was beginning to feel warm and at 120 Inoticed a bead of sweat forming on her forehead. Withour recent Amazon jungle weather I would leave forwork an hour earlier than usual to relax and enjoy a cupof coffee in relative comfort. While I was toiling away inmy air-conditioned environment my wife was alsobusy. In the afternoon I received a message on myphone.

“Guess what I did today!” She preferred to keep mein suspense.

“What?” questions like that usually are punctuatedwith dollar signs.

“The air-conditioning contractor was here this after-noon.” She paused for effect. I knew I had already beenoutvoted.

“We don’t need air-conditioning. It’s only a few daysa year and besides by the time it is installed it will befall.”

“Well my hands and feet are no longer cold and I no-ticed a bead of sweat on my forehead today.”

It was pointless to continue to argue. When the heatindex at my house hits 120 it's time for air.

Cold TurkeyJohn W. Ingalls MD

A travelingsalesman rang adoorbell. Ten-year-old little Johnnyopened thedoor, holding abeer and smokinga fat cigar. � Thesalesman said, “Little boy is your mother home?” � Lit-tle Johnny tapped his ash on the carpet and said, “Whatdo you think?”

•••A little boy asked his father, “Daddy, how much does

it cost to get married?” And the father replied, “I don’tknow, son, I’m still paying for it.”

•••A large dog walked into a butcher shop, carrying a

purse in its mouth. He put the purse down and sat infront of the meat case.

“What is it, boy?” the butcher jokingly asked. “Wantto buy some meat?”

“Woof!” barked the dog.“Hmm,” said the butcher. “What kind? Liver, bacon,

steak ...”“Woof!” interrupted the dog.“And how much steak? Half a pound, one pound ...”“Woof!” signaled the dog.The amazed butcher wrapped up the meat and found

the money in the dog’s purse. As the dog left, thebutcher decided to follow. The dog entered an apart-ment house, climbed to the third floor, and beganscratching at a door. With that, the door swung openand an angry man started shouting at the dog.

“Stop!” yelled the butcher. “He’s the most intelligentanimal I’ve ever seen!”

“Intelligent?” countered the man. “This is the thirdtime this week he’s forgotten his key!”

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GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Chorale will be per-forming on Sunday, July 31, at 2:30 p.m., in the Grants-burg High School auditorium. The singers arepresenting a concert titled “How Can I Keep FromSinging?” which will include popular music and folktunes that should be an enjoyable summer event. Ap-proximately 30 adults and high school students havebeen rehearsing since June under the direction of LindaBenge, with Angela Bram at the piano.

In 2008, the chorale sang as part of a master choir atCarnegie Hall in New York City. The group has reorgan-ized with the hope of planning a similar trip in Februaryof 2012. After this concert, the audience is invited to stayfor an ice-cream sundae or a root beer float. Any finan-cial donations made will be set aside to provide a partialscholarship for any high school students who are in-volved.

The singers have worked hard on music such as med-leys of classic hits from the 1950s and the 1920s, as wellas several folk songs. In addition, several singers willperform solos or duets of pop music.

There will be no admission charge. - submitted

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Schrooten and Mary Arnold(pictured) attended two weeksof a summer music program atthe University of Wisconsin-Superior. Northland YouthMusic Program held a concertband camp July 10-15 and ajazz band camp July 17-22. Thecamp provided a high-quality,large concert band experienceto students of all abilities. Stu-dents also played in small en-sembles and attendedenrichment courses during theday. The jazz band camptaught students how to listento and play in jazz ensembles.

Evening activities included a cookout at Pattison State Park. The week closed with a concert performance. It was the thirdyear of concert band camp for these three Webster students. After finishing the first week, they were offered to attend thesecond week tuition free. All three attended the jazz camp for the first time, learning jazz techniques and how to play jazz.For more information on this summer music program, visit www.nymp.net. - Photo submitted

BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – The Polk-Burnett Re-tired Educators cordially invite all retired educators andspouses, administrators and support staff to the Augustgeneral meeting, which will be held Thursday, Aug. 11,at Fristad Lutheran Church in Centuria. Plan to arrive

at 11:30 a.m. to register for the noon meal. Followingthe meeting, Jane Elmer, WREA director, will be ourspeaker. Call your contact person by Monday, Aug. 9,if you plan to attend. Muriel Pfeifer at 715-268-6578 is incharge of arrangements. - submitted

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Doc Squirt Harley Day atCushing

The most colorful character who evercalled Cushing home was certainly DocSquirt, the nickname give to Roy Hen-ning, a native son of Cushing. He was apersistent Cushing booster, a prolificnewspaper writer, a moralist, full of goodcheer, a friend of all, an honest, kind andhelpful man and above all a man wholoved a practical joke and to see theworld with a sense of humor.

Some Cushingtonians will take time onSaturday, Aug. 6, to celebrate another ofDoc Squirt’s accomplishments. One hun-dred years ago, 1911, in downtown Cush-ing on the spot where Suzy Q’s barstands, Doc started selling Harley-Davidson motorcycles. To celebrate DocSquirt and his love of Harley motorcy-cles, Susie Q’s Snowshoe Tavern is spon-soring the First-Annual Doc SquirtHarley-Davidson Bike Show and SwapMeet, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Suzy Q’s is thenorth bar (formerly Jack’s Tap).

Cushing’s first store, the Henning-Hansen store, opened in 1891 by Doc’sparents, Andrew and Lena (Gullickson)Henning with partner Thomas Hansen.The heavily remodeled store stands nextto Suzy Q’s just up the hill. Lena was adaughter of Nils Gullickson, who hadcome from Norway and settled the 80acres that is the southwest corner ofCushing. Nils had a leather-workingstore in the original log cabin on the site,doing shoemaking and repair and har-ness work.

Henning was born in 1883 and died in1943. He lived in the Cushing area muchof his life. Lester Swanson and RoseBraatz wrote extensively about his lifemany years ago in the Standard Press.“Roy won his name as ‘Dr. Squirt’ whenhe attended a masquerade ball in Cush-ing as a stylish horse doctor, wearing awhite jacket, striped pants and stovepipehat. He carried a tool bag which includeda hacksaw, thermometer, pair of pliers,pills, a bicycle pump and an enormoussyringe. He won the costume prize andwas the talk of the town, and he was Dr.Squirt thereafter.”

Doc was a pretty big guy for the time.He was 6’ 3” and built his muscles work-ing as a lumberjack and on the last of theSt. Croix River drives in his teens andearly 20s. By 1903, Doc was writing aCushing column in the local newspaper

and gradually over the next 40 years be-came a prolific writer; writing for dozensof newspapers and magazines includingStars and Stripes, National Cheese Jour-nal, as well as Twin City papers andmany local papers in Luck, Frederic,Grantsburg, St. Croix Falls, Centuria,Milltown, Balsam Lake and a dozen moresmall towns in Wisconsin and Minnesota.He used different names including “DocSquirt,” “Professor Heck,” “By Heck”and “Brimstone Bill.” He added storiesto Paul Bunyan’s folklore and claimed tobe Paul Bunyan’s “Personal MedicineMan.”

In 1905, with the start of rural free de-livery, Doc was Cushing’s first mailman,delivering the mail on the 20-mile routefor the Cushing Post Office. On horse-back, on foot or with a light buggy and aseries of high-spirited western broncos,including Cyclone, Sky Rocket, Dyna-mite, Tornado and Buckshot, Doc carriedthe first mail delivered directly to farm-ers homes. Doc had no trouble handlingthe partially broken broncos. As HenrySornson put it “Squirt always said hecould ride as fast as a horse could go.”By 1907, Doc was delivering the mail bymotorcycle.

Doc had nicknames for everything andeveryone around Cushing. "WhiskeyCreek" was the tiny stream that crossedBroadway (Hwy. 87) just south of Cush-ing, draining the 1,000-acre marsh to thesouthwest. Doc didn’t think much of thefirst saloon started across the creek on thenortheast corner of Marshland Farms(Lundgrens). To get to it you had to crossWhiskey Creek and enter “Hell’s HalfAcre” to get to the “blind pig.”

Eggs were “cackleberries,” the swampthat often filled in the current post officedriveway was “Handy Pete’s FrogPond.” Women who smoked were “Poi-son Ivys.”

Cushing was “The Little City with theSouthern Exposure.” Handyman,sawmill operator and the man who coulddo most anything was “Handy Pete” Pe-terson. Cushing was flooded with PeterPetersons, John Johnsons and Ole Olsens,so Doc picked some attribute of each andgave them nicknames to help identifythem.

We still call a local road “Purgatory”that he named because people had tospend time stuck in the mud between thehills on the way to better places, a roadhe had to get through to deliver the mailto the Bass Lake folks.

Doc’s typewriter (he was left-handedand typed with his left hand only), hecalled “Squirt’s Piano.” Ed Husband, ed-itor of the Polk County Ledger, was

“Headline Ed,” gasoline was “swindlejuice,” crooners like Bing Crosby were“groaners.”

Doc gave a picture of Cushing in theearly 1900s: “The Cushing feed, lath andplaning mill, Peter L. Peterson (HandyPete) owner, ground during the month ofJanuary 90,325 pounds of oats into feed.If Cushing had a railroad, it would soonbe a business center. In addition to thefeed mill the citizens of Cushing canboast of three grocery stores, one furni-ture store, one confectionery andmillinery store combined, one hardwarestore, a blacksmith shop and a harnessshop and last but not least, a creamery, allmanaged by some of the best business-men of the century.“

Doc didn’t mention that Cushing alsohad a Methodist and Lutheran church,the Cushing Tigers baseball team and theCushing Band. Two schools were nearbywith Lanesdale a mile or so northeast andthe Cushing School a mile west. AboveJohnson’s grocery store was a hall fordances and events (this is the Henningstore next to Suzy Q’s). Across the streetwas the Askov store, “The Cushing fur-niture merchant has a good line of coffinsand he guarantees that if you once tryone of his coffins you will never use anyother,” wrote Dr. Squirt.

“Thru Polk County on a Motorcycle” isthe title of a small pamphlet by “RoyHennings alias Doc Squirt” from TheMilltown Herald of June 10, 1915. This isa peppy travelogue of the towns and vil-lages from Webster to Osceola, summa-rizing conditions of the day and futureprospects. For instance, “Alabama is twomiles and twice around the corner fromAtlas and is composed of a picturesquecluster of houses and a hall. Alabamamight be small but it is all there. Theyhave a band, Pedagogue Olson is theleader and likes to linger On high X andwatch his pupils work their way up thescale: Monday and Thursday nights arepractice nights at Alabama, and we can’thelp but notice that most of the peaceablyinclined citizens pick those same nightson which to visit distant relatives. Here’sto the Alabama Band, and may they toottheir horns without interruption untilGabriel cuts in on them.

“Four miles south of Alabama one me-anders into the wide-awake burg ofCushing, the home of Venerable Dubs,Handy Pete, Broncho Lewis, HardwareSue, Hawkshaw the detective, and yourstruly, DOC SQUIRT. With considerablepride I call your attention, dear readers,to the fact that Cushing is some townwith the accent on the some. Anyonecoming into Cushing and making a big

noise will always find someone on the jobthere that can make just as much racketas they can.

“Our homegrown racket is great. Wehave no police court at Cushing. Wedump all Blind Piggers in the Frog Pondand bombard drainage commissionersand other undesirable citizens with over-ripe cackleberries. We find these methodsmore effective, less dragging and cheaperthan court routine. All Cushing lacks is arailroad and will probably get that soon.Keep believing brothers, keep believing.”

As best we can find in his columns,Doc bought his first motorcycle, in about1907, a Wagner built in St. Paul. Hetraded for a Harley a year later, andwithin two years was a Harley-Davidsondealer in Cushing. Doc loved his motor-cycles and the freedom they gave him totravel the country.

Motorcycles were popular with theyoung men who couldn’t afford a new-fangled car, but could scrape up a coupleof hundred dollars for a motorcycle.Gasoline was quite cheap in those days;the cycles could go 50 mph or more, al-though rarely did anyone drive over 25with the terrible roads in those days. In1911, Doc’s Cushing Motorcycle Clubtook a drive to the Twin Cities one Satur-day, and returned home the same day –something that would have been impos-sible to do with horses, and quite a chal-lenge with a car of that era.

If you want to learn more about DocSquirt and Cushing check with the Ster-ling Eureka and Laketown Historical So-ciety headquartered in the upstairs of theCushing Community Center (open byappointment and on Cushing Fun Days)or stop at their booth on Main StreetCushing on Saturday, Aug. 6. Bookletsabout Squirt are on sale at Suzy Q’s andin U.S. Bank in Cushing.

•••Sunday, Stanley Selin and I will be sell-

ing and autographing our latest book,“Second Book of Stories of the TradeRiver Valley,” at the Trade Lake MissionChurch after the 11 p.m. summer service.After the service there is a potluck lunchthat is pretty darn spectacular, comingfrom likely the most Swedish settlementin all of Wisconsin.

The 300 books ordered by the SterlingEureka and Laketown Historical Societyare selling fast—you can find them indowntown Trade Lake at the conven-ience store (at the intersection of Hwy. 48and Main Street where if they don’t haveit you probably don’t need it), at Atlas atthe Olsen Girls’ fabulous antique storeacross from the feed mill (open weekendswith free homemade coffee, cookies andbars and by far the best store of its kind inthe five-state area as well as Manitobaand Ontario) and U.S. Bank in downtownCushing carrying on a tradition of financ-ing your motorcycles since its start nearly100 years ago helping young men inCushing to buy their first Harley-David-son from Doc Squirt right across thestreet!

Wanted: Vendors for the sixth-annualRiver Road Ramble, the fall loop tour ofHwy. 87 and the Old River Road inNorthwest Polk County Saturday, Sept.,24. Joan Swanson and Marcie Marquardtare coordinating this (yep, they are in thephone book).

Stop at the Eureka Farmers Market andstock up on our pure maple syrup thisFriday, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Summer vegeta-bles are coming in! [email protected]

River RoadRamblingsCollected by Russ Hanson

The Henning Store in Cushing as it looked in 1895. The building still stands (heavily remod-eled) adjacent to Suzy Q’s. Doc Squirt (whose parents owned the store) sold Harley-David-son motorcycles just down the hill starting 100 years ago, a fact that is being celebrated inCushing Saturday, Aug. 6, with a Harley motorcycle show and swap meet.

“Doc Squirt Goes to the Fair,” a poem fromone of his newspaper columns in the 1920s.Doc raced Harley- Davidson motorcycles atmany local fairs in the early 1900s. – Photossubmitted

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Compiled by Bernice AbrahamzonDo you remember?Our 44th-annual show

Every year, we look forward to our gem and min-eral show, sponsored by our Indianhead Gem andMineral Society. It was held at Webster in the begin-ning, eventually moved to Siren and then FredericSchools. We have never charged admission or aparking fee, but inside, we tempt you with all kindsof rough or polished rocks, jewelry, bookends,doorstops, minerals or petrified rocks. Rocks are asold as the hills, and the hills are extremely old.

This past Saturday and Sunday, we sponsored our44th show, and the turnout was disappointing. Itmay have been the depression we are in, ok; toomany other activities and attractions to claim our at-tention, ok; the fact that we were off our regular lastweekend in July. We can’t blame hot weather, as thetemperatures were perfect the last couple of days.We especially missed the children. All of those grabbags and the spin game just waiting for them, as wellas the chance to dig for rocks in the sandpit.

Certain dealers return year after year and pay renton the number of tables they need to set up theirbeautiful displays. They hope, of course, to recoupthe fee they paid by selling a few items. I think theywere disappointed by this year’s response.

It was good to see so many rock club friends. Lotsof hugs and real affection. We’ve been friends for along time.

It may be that people have money for food and gasfor their cars, money to pay bills, but no frills or im-pulse buying. Perhaps we have to forgo the unessen-tials.

I remember so many lifetime friendships: Gwenand Vernon Peterson, Lil and Cy Levka of Chibbit’sResort and then Levka’s Rock Shop on the way toSpooner, Pearl and Lester Beal and their rock shop upnear Ice House Bridge, Charlie East, who onceworked for the Smithsonian Institute, Washington,D.C., Thornton McCune, Vi Coddington, Martin Niel-son, Delores Olson, Marion and Fred Marek of Siren,the whole Don Nelson family of Frederic, Lee Whit-ney of the Webster Ranger Station, the Brewsters; somany in our memory.

Martin Nielson was the craftsman who made ourdoor prizes of rock tabletops and Clyde Kammer andhis wife, Golda, made our rock clocks.

I guess, thinking about it, that made me sad, be-cause old rock hounds do die. But, we do remember…

It’s been a long run and we’ve had a lot of fun.Pearl and Les Beal started our rock club, and it’s

such a coincidence that they are not related to ourpresent Evie and Dan Beal. The Beals did not set uptables this year due to health reasons. Perhaps next

year, if all goes well.As dealers and exhibitors pack up their displays,

they probably wish those heavy rocks were feathersfor obvious reasons.

Recipe for a Good Life and Happiness1 cup good thoughts1 cup of kind deeds1 cup of consideration2 cups sacrifice for others2 cups forgiveness2 cups well-beaten faults

Mix these thoroughly. Add tears of joy and sorrowand sympathy for others. Fold in four cups ofprayers and faith to lighten other ingredients andraise the texture to great heights of Christian living.

After pouring all of this into your daily life, bakewell with heat of human kindness. Put in smiles asthick as raisins and bake by the warmth of a humanheart. If this fails to make a good day, the fault iswith the cook, not the recipe. - Anonymous

Good thoughts“No dreamer is ever too small. No dream is ever

too big.” - Anonymous

And another“Live your beliefs, and you can turn the world

around.”- Anonymous

And finally“The good you do today becomes the happiness of

tomorrow.” - William James

Until next week,Bernice

50 Years AgoThe Inter-County Leader office was closed from

Monday, July 17, until Monday, July 31, so all em-ployees and administrators could take their annualvacations at the same time. The Leader was printedwith feature articles and specials and the first weekwent pretty well, but the issue for the second weekof vacation was harder as real news was piling up.With the advent of the Advertisers, with weekly spe-cials, closing down almost completely was no longerdone. The only good part of the plan was that all va-cations were over for that year.-Erwin’s Shoe Storeand Repair in Grantsburg had a summer shoe clear-ance.-Rod Hopkins & Sons, Webster, offered sandand gravel, black dirt, dozer work, front-end -loaderwork.-Les’s Store, South Siren, had a 99¢ sale onshoes, clothes, etc.-A rummage and bake sale washeld at the old fire hall in Siren, sponsored by thePine Circle Homemakers Club.-Hagberg’s, Frederic,had a sale on Twins T-shirts for 66¢ each.-SchaulsShoe Store, Frederic, had a clearance sale on shoes.-Specials at Route’s Super Market included potatoesat 10 lbs. for 39¢, sugar at 10 lbs. for 95¢, cookies atthree packages for $1 and ground beef at 2 lbs. for89¢.-Specials at the Frederic Co-op Super Market in-cluded watermelon at 59¢ each and 2 lbs. Velveetacheese at 89¢

40 Years AgoObituaries included Fred Nelsen, John Nell and

Charles Baleman.-Jensen Furniture, Luck, had a saleon recliners.-Arvid Andersen had a two-day yardsale in Frederic.-The Lewis Memorial United Churchhad a one-day sale on the Lewis church grounds.-The Frederic pool was reserved Monday nights foradults.-Anderson’s IGA, on the corner in Siren, wasstruck by a hit-and-run driver.-School finances dom-inated the discussion at the June meeting of the Tax-payers Alliance, which met at Balsam Lake.-TheTown of Luck voted for a new loader and votedagainst zoning.-Local post offices celebrated the firstday of a new postal service.-Carole Hanson andBrad Harlander were the students selected to attendBadger Girls State and Boys State respectively atMadison and Ripon, respectively.-The new VillagePharmacy at Siren, was progressing nicely.-MichaelR. Smith was inducted into the Army on June 15.-Afish fry was held every Friday evening beginning at5 p.m. at the Pheasant Inn, Siren.-The Wedin familyheld a reunion at a Round Lake home.-Blanche Pe-terson passed away.-The movie “Paint Your Wagon”was playing at the Frederic Theatre.-Leaders in theSiren honor roll were Cindy England, freshman;Lynn Daniels, sophomore; Cheryl Maurer, juniorand Janey Stoner, senior.

20 Years AgoThe Polk County Government Center needed a

new personnel director, a full-time position withfringe benefits.-The Luck Medical Clinic was backby popular demand.-The United Pioneer Home,Luck, needed nursing assistants.-Open house washeld June 29 at the home of Clarence and MargieMoline to celebrate their 50 anniversary and alsoGrandpa’s 80 birthday.-Webster storm sewer projectwill be complete in the summer.-The Webster VillageBoard was looking for the source of groundwaterpollution.-The state was still seeking the relocationof Hwy. 70.-Duncan Construction planned to sell itsbuilding and construct another in Webster.-A squaredance was held at Trade Lake in late June.-BobBovee and Gail Heil were performers for one of theSummer Concert Series at Grantsburg.-Men wereconvicted on marijuana charges in Burnett County.-St. Croix Falls lakes were stocked with largemouthbass.-The Luck Village Board heard a request for TVstation funding.-Midsummer’s Day was celebratedwith dancing around the traditionally decoratedmaypole at the Atlas Park.-Dawn Smestad wascrowned Miss Grantsburg.-Area pressure cooker lidscould be tested locally.

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Jade is a cuddler. At the touch of a gentle hand,her purring motor goes into fifth gear. Playful andactive too, Jade is a kitten after all. She is 4 monthsold and looking for a family to win over. Adopt herand a playmate at Arnell Humane Society.

Our darling Daisy has been adopted! For thoseof you who have not been following Daisy’s story,she is a 7-year-old basset hound who was surren-dered to the Arnell shelter on April 30. Daisy lovesher biscuits and on arrival at the Arnell Weight LossRanch, weighed 77 pounds. Many a visitor lookedat her long, sad face and thought about adoptingher but it took 12 weeks for it to stick. Daisy’sadopter had come to the shelter three times to visitwith her and as they say, the third time is the charm.

Daisy went home to share a happy life on a farmwith other critters. She had lost 15 pounds whenshe left the Arnell Weight Loss Ranch, half of hergoal. That’s over a pound a week! As we all know,the true test is continuing to lose once they gohome. We think she will succeed with added exer-cise to her daily routine. Congratulations Daisy, youmade it!

It was a busy week for adoptions at our shelter.Dottie the Jack Russell terrier is headed for Alaska,Cindy the Lab is now enjoying life at the lake, Hop-per is helping a family’s heart heal after the loss oftheir older dog, and the Great Pyrenees pups, Bog-art and Bacall, found homes. Kittens Michael, Pamand Lewey made their debuts in new households.We wish all of them well and thank those who foundtheir next pet at an animal shelter.

We have a bounty of kittens available, threeManx-mix brothers, Otto, Oscar and Oliver, orangetabbies and brown tabbies. Mandy is an adult, de-clawed, shorthair black spayed female. She is alapful and easygoing. Merilyn is a medium-hairwhite female with blue eyes and rust-tinted ear tips.

I asked her if she had aprocedure to add thecolor, but she claimsthey are natural. She isa pretty gal.

Our dog kennel is fullof purebred to purebredlook-alikes. Hogan is anextra-large (do theycome in any other size?)chocolate Newfound-land. Angie is a spayedfemale pug. Also avail-able are a pure whitehusky with blue eyes and a female beagle. Ourpurebred look-alikes are a Pomeranian-Chihuahua,a Boston terrier mix and a Jack Russell terrier mix.

Arnell Humane Society will be at Tractor Supplyin St. Croix Falls for an Adoption Day Event on Sat-urday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by to sayhi. The animals are looking forward to it. Until then,visit us at 185 Griffin St. Amery, 715-268-7387 oronline arnellhumane.org.

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LewisThe 44th-annual Gem and Mineral Society Show

took place Saturday and Sunday at the FredericHigh School. There was some confusion in people’sminds because the show is usually the same week-end as the Polk County Fair at St. Croix Falls. (Theshow has never been held the same days as LuckyDays).

So many activities scheduled in the summer, somany celebrations and activities going on.

This year’s show had outside vendors, too, andthe weather was ideal. No stifling heat.

Sheila Staples and Bernice Abrahamzon at-tended on Sunday and made the rounds, meetingand greeting rock hound friends, talking to vendorsand enjoying their displays.

The three Otts – Susan, Jane and Christine –were at the children’s table with grab bags, the spingame, lots of Mexican onyx carvings, etc. The DanBeals did not set up this year as Dan is recuperatingfrom surgery, and they were missed. The show wasin honor of the late Gwen and Vernon Peterson, whowere both so active in the club for many years.

It was a fine show with many fine displays. A lot ofenergy and creativity went into it.

Surprisingly a number of people asked Berniceabout her Wisconsin rattler story. A friend on Hwy.35 reported that he had one in his well house. De-spite rumors that the DNR released rattlers in Wis-consin to eat wild turkey eggs to help keep theturkey population in control, there has been no in-formation confirming or disputing that story.

But when a snake hisses at one end and rattles atthe other, it makes a person wonder …

It was Christmas is July at the church in Lewis onSunday with a service of Christmas carols and ap-propriate Scripture verses. This is not the first timeChristmas in July has been celebrated at the Lewischurch. It’s a good midyear reminder. Fellowship,coffee and cookies were enjoyed afterward.

The Lewis church choir sang during the serviceand will be in rehearsal now for the tent revival andCharles E. Lewis Days the second weekend in Au-gust.

Hurrah! The church roof is finished and looksgreat. There were a few rainy days, which cut intothe work schedule, but the end result looks great.

Quite a few Lewis church members have signedup to ring bells for the Salvation Army at the Holiday

Station in Frederic. So many natural disasters allover the U.S. and whole world with tornadoes,floods, etc. The public response has been very en-couraging. Please remember the needs as you passa bell ringer.

Scott Nelson and Bob Nelson helped the rooferswith their machines, help and expertise. LaVerneLeep was the official photographer of the roof proj-ect, Carl Warndahl took a magnet around the build-ing to pick up any stray nails and there may havebeen other help.

The report that Marlene Nelson was up on theroof has neither been confirmed nor denied. If true,it was voluntary. LaVerne Leep also decorated thechurch interior for Christmas in July.

Receiving reports of people going to the Dakotasto look for work connected with flooding and oil ex-ploration.

The Lewis church will hold its regular monthlychurch meeting this Wednesday, July 27, at 7 p.m.,preceded by the usual fellowship potluck lunch at 6p.m.

July is going, going fast, almost gone.

BerniceAbrahamzon

Good morning, hope all is well with all of you andthat you’re enjoying the cooler weather. Person-ally I’m hoping that it stays this way for a while.

We’ve been busy outside and going for lots ofwalks with Maya and Eli, although I don’t much likeall the deer flies so I head for home despite Momcalling for me to come. I did learn how to comewhen I was in dog training, but I wasn’t being bittenby those pesky flies then so that’s my excuse andI’m sticking to it. Maya is growing and becomingmore rambunctious all the time which keeps us onthe move and I guess will help with my girlish fig-ure!

Great news to tell you, Isac, Penny and Eddiewere adopted and went to live with some wonder-ful families. All of them were at the shelter for quitea while, especially Isac and Penny, but I knew therewould be someone out there that would see whatgreat dogs they are. We’ll miss them but at thesame time are very happy for them. Pretty Pollyreally needs to have that special person notice hertoo. She has been at the shelter a long time andreally is a great gal. She is a hound mix and veryactive so needs some room to run and burn offsome of that energy.

We got five puppies in, all black and white. Fourhave already been adopted and Ina is still waitingfor her turn. The puppies are a boxer/Lab mix andI’m told there is some St. Bernard in there as well -they will be big dogs for sure. Like the rest of my

friends waiting forhomes, Ina is on theWeb site so can beseen there.

I want to tell youabout my friend Bentley.He is a purebred beagleof about 2 years of age.I’m very surprised thathe hasn’t been adoptedyet as he is very friendly

and all-around great guy. He would make a terrificcompanion for someone who is looking for asmaller dog.

Do you remember I told you about Rosie the kit-ten last week? Well both she and Krystal wereadopted by a very nice lady. Isn’t that great?Tonka, Krystal’s brother is still at the shelter and fora kitten he’s very sweet and friendly. Mom takesMaya to the shelter when she goes and Maya andTonka have become buddies as you can see in the

picture. I don’t know if

anybody remem-bers Shabastin, theyoung black andwhite cat. Well hewas returned to theshelter after livingwith his adopter fortwo months. Hisowner was moving and wasn’t allowed cats whereshe was going so he is back at the shelter andlooking for his forever home.

Things continue to be busy with new animals ar-riving and some going home. There has been lotsof grass to cut and trimming to do and thanks tovolunteers, and especially Ron, we’re managing tokeep up with it. Our next newsletter will be out soonso be sure to watch for it.

“Every boy who has a dog should also have amother, so the dog can be fed regularly.” - Anony-mous

Have a great week everyone! Licks and tailwags!

The Humane Society of Burnett County is savinglives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org. 715-866-4096. License No. 267335-DS We’re onFacebook too!

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Siren715-349-2964 Bev Beckmark

The bear country bird yard mystery has beensolved. I finally caught the black bugger on Thurs-day morning in the act, as he hit my birdbath, send-ing it rolling on the ground. There are now severalholes in the base, he must not like birdbaths. I wasso sure it was one of the big boys raising havoc overthe past few weeks, not so. This one is a large 3-year-old, maybe 4, according to hubby. He guesseshis weight at 250 to 300 pounds. He also finally didin the last of my 20-year-old coach feeders fromwhen my daughter worked at the Siren Plastics Fac-tory. I have been putting out that feeder every dayfor years on the farm and then bear country. He alsobent the old water pipe that was set inside a PVCpipe that held the feeder. I yelled at him from a crackin the patio door while our little Boston terrier gavehim her two cents’ worth. He didn’t run; oh no, hestood up on his hind legs and stood his ground ready

to take on all comers. Hubby feels this bear hasbeen chased by dogs before and has a strong dislikeof them. A shot in the air from the .22 sent him off.This bugger has been nothing but trouble from theget go, hence the name Trouble has been tagged onhim.

The Siren Lionesses held their July meeting onTuesday, July 19, at the Siren Senior Center. Themeeting went on as usual despite a short power out-age. A new member was installed, Diane Blahauvi-etz. Welcome to the clan, Diane.

Sympathy to the family of Susan Lindberg whopassed away July 15.

Sympathy to the family of Richard “Dick” Blakerwho passed away July 18.

Coming up this Thursday, July 28, starting at 8p.m., is a great chance to hear a piano concert atKris’ Pheasant Inn and Sports Bar in Siren. Come

listen to Carl Rosen and Freda with special guestMike Timmer. A great evening with some great musicwith no cover charge.

Really enjoyed the picture and story of the nest ofbirds by Carl Heidel in last week’s Leader. I have anest just like that on the corner rain pipe on ourgarage. The nest is full to overflowing with mom anddad phoebes still busy feeding them. This is the sec-ond batch this year. Each year they return to thesame spot since 2008.

There’s a special Siren couple that are celebrat-ing their 65th wedding anniversary this July. Happyanniversary, Wally and Rose Nelson, and manymore anniversaries.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans hosted their an-nual picnic for their members Sunday, July 24. A pic-nic lunch of brats, beans, potato salad and brownieswas served.

Dewey -LaFollette

Don and Lida Nordquist went with their daughterand family, Jan, Jim, Caleb and Hannah Schott, toWisconsin Dells Tuesday for a minivacation. They re-turned home Thursday.

Grace and Hannah Mangelsen visited Karen andHank Mangelsen Thursday.

Recent visitors of Maynard and Ronda Mangelsenwere Jim, Allen and Ryan Hanna, Ken and TyannOtis, Jacob Reh, Duane Otis and Justin, Brin and BriaWilliamson.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Brian, Jane,Justin and Bryton Hines at their cabin on PokegamaLake Saturday evening.

A large number of people attended the third-annualpotluck picnic at Lakeview United Methodist ChurchSunday. Winners of the various gift baskets were AnnSrachta, Pat Israel, Patsy Gagnon, Eva Brown andCheryl Olson. Winners of the “exceptional hat” con-test were Alecia Knoop for the children’s group, andKaren Mangelsen and Kris Fjelstad for the adultgroup. Clam River Tuesday Club will meet Wednes-day, Aug. 3, at 1:30 p.m., at the home of Patty Haglin.

Karen Mangelsen

St. Croix SeniorCenter

Tuesday was a very busy day. We skipped our ex-ercise session and started with Skip-Bo, followed byour potluck lunch. Because of the heat, the majoritybrought salads, which made an excellent lunch.Then we held our monthly meeting, after which weplayed games. The winners at Hand and Foot wereDottie and Russ Adams. Winners at Dominos wereDelores Benson, Ione White and Gladis Weikert.There were 38 people playing games and we had twomen cleaning up after our luncheon. Thanks to Jun-ior Lindh and Ron Edlund for all the work they do.

Thursday morning started with exercise, followedby Skip-Bo. In the evening, a game of 500 wasplayed. The winners were Roger Greenly, CharlieMevissen, Ray Nelson and Bob Norlander.

Friday morning, Bridge was played.Bingo will be on Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. It is played every

first and third Friday. Come and join with the fun.Our birthday party will be on Wednesday, Aug. 3, withcake and ice cream, followed by a movie.

Marian Edler

Webster SeniorCenter

I hope everyone got through the hot weather OK.It was brutal. The senior picnic was moved inside tothe Siren Senior Center due to the heat. It was justmuch too hot for anyone (especially seniors) to beoutside.

Our monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, July19, with very few attending. The meetings are alwayson the third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. We surewould like to see more in attendance. The centerneeds participation to survive.

The activities at the center this summer are DimeBingo on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., cards and poolThursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. You do not needto sign up for either, just stop in and join in the fun.We are making plans to begin Wii bowling in Sep-tember. We plan to start the women first like we didlast year and then the mixed teams after the first ofthe year. There will be a signup sheet at the centerfor anyone who is interested. If anyone has any othersuggestions for Wii games, or any other games forthat matter, please let me know. We are also goingto try to get Euchre going again, probably in Septem-ber or October.

The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursdayand Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All seniors are wel-come. There are jigsaw puzzles to work on or a largesupply of books and magazines that are free to takehome to read and return when finished with them, orjust come in and read them over a cup of coffeewhich we only ask a small donation for. You can alsopick up a menu while you are there and sign up foryour favorite lunches.

Remember the center is available for rent onweekends. If interested call Earl Boelter at 715-656-3583.

A smile on your face and a song in your heartmakes even the cloudiest days seem bright.

Bernie Boelter


Wedding

Dewing/WhitfordDoug and Nina Dewing are pleased to announce

the marriage of their son Luke to Erin Whitford,daughter of David and Joan Whitford, of Golden,Colo.

A destination wedding took place in Cabo SanLucas, Mexico, on June 20, 2011.

The couple will be making their home in Broom-field, Colo.

Luke is employed by Whitewave, a division ofDean Foods, and Erin works for the Jefferson SchoolDistrict of Golden, Colo. – Photo submitted

Engagement

Swenson/HalliganKerry and Wayne Swenson of Milltown announce

the engagement of their daughter, Jessica, toMatthew Halligan, son of Ray and Rowena Halligan ofFort Dodge, Iowa.

Jessica is a 2003 graduate of Unity High Schooland a 2007 graduate of Anoka Technical College. Sheis a nurse at Skin Care Doctors in Burnsville, Minn.,and continuing her education at St. Catherine’s Uni-versity.

Matthew is a 1993 graduate of St. Edmonds HighSchool in Fort Dodge and a 2000 graduate of BuenaVista University. He is a senior financial analyst atUnivita Health in Eden Prairie, Minn.

An Aug. 12, 2011, wedding is planned. - submitted

TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTERBirth announcements

Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:A boy, Landyn Robert McChesney, born June 21,

2011, to Amelia O’Day and Steve McChesney, Tay-lors Falls, Minn. Landyn weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz.

•••A boy, Harold Gustav Adolphson, born June 21,

2011, to Brandon and Tamara Adolphson, Grants-burg. Harold weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz.

•••A boy, Dane Thomas Carlson, born June 22, 2011,

to Kristine Haugen and Robert Carlson, Dresser.Dane weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz.

•••A boy, Logan Isaiah Swager, born June 29, 2011,

to Lucas and Heather Swager, St. Croix Falls. Loganweighed 7 lbs., 11 oz.

•••A girl, Brooke Mahria Weller, born June 30, 2011,

to Douglas and Katie Weller, Centuria. Brookeweighed 6 lbs., 12 oz.

•••A boy, Gabriel Matthew Anderson, born July 1,

2011, to Tiffany and Erik Anderson, Dresser. Gabrielweighed 8 lbs., 6 oz.

•••A girl, Aynslee Lynn Huntley, born July 6, 2011, to

Kyle and Christa Huntley, Siren. Aynslee weighed 8lbs., 14 oz

•••A boy, Jamisen Michael Robb, born July 6, 2011,

to Jennique Robb and Michael Nelson III, Grants-

burg/Siren. Jamisen weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz.•••

A boy, Evan Michael Anderson, born July 8, 2011,to Zena Heth and Dustyn Anderson, Luck. Evanweighed 7 lbs., 5 oz.

•••A girl, Adeline June Carroll, born July 7, 2011, to

Mehgan Johnson and Dustin Carroll, Osceola. Ade-line weighed 6 lbs., 10 oz.

•••A boy, Silas Alden Nash, born July 9, 2011, to

Richard and Rebecca Nash, St. Croix Falls. Silasweighed 7 lbs., 4 oz.

•••Born at Osceola Medical Center:

A girl, Marley Jean Rogney, born July 14, 2011, toTeresa Rogney, Osceola. Marley weighed 7 lbs., 4oz.

•••A girl, Josilyn Jeanne Walstead, born July 14,

2011, to Rebecca and Matthew Walstead, Osceola.Josilyn weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz.

•••A boy, Gavin Lee Freer, born July 17, 2011, to

Lacey Kammerud, Osceola, and Nathaniel Freer,Balsam Lake. Gavin weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz.

•••A boy, Zayden Richard Geving, born July 17,

2011, to Megan Pullin and Alex Geving, Osceola.Zayden weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz.

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Orange LaVonne O'BrienTuesday Fran Krause, Amy Kopecky, Adeline In-

galls, Carol Newman, Diane Medaglia and LaVonneO’Brien from Harmony HCE attended the executiveboard meeting at the government center. Afterward,Diane and LaVonne O’Brien attended the planningmeeting for the fall north district luncheon which willbe in Siren this year.

Last week John and Reeny Neinstadt attendedhis retirees picnic at Clona.

Granddaughter Brittany spent the week with Johnand Reeny.

Brad Krause spent time helping with cleanup withthe DNR.

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Borderline newsA three-generation farmhouse in Blaine was de-

molished on July 11 to make room for a newdwelling. The first family was August Carlson, whobuilt a 12 x 12 house out of logs in 1900. The sec-ond occupant was Albert Carlson, who added to thehouse in 1920. Two of the original log walls were apart of this house. The third generation was VictorCarlson, who took over the farm in 1940, and raisedthree children. Now his son Ron is putting up a newhome.

On Thursday, July 21, a dinner was held for sen-iors at the Northland Community Center. This eventis a community get-together every year, but this yearit was more appreciated as we are all exhaustedwith old storms and new storms that leave us withpower outages. Grilled burgers and brats wereserved, and it was a great time for neighbors to visitand rehash the hot weather and more storms.

The Rev. Art and Charlene Blomberg surprisedthe people at the Woodland Church on Sunday, July17, by attending church. Art was a former pastor ofthe Woodland Church. They left Woodland in 1973.Four ladies attended the Ladies Night Out at thePour House in Siren. Most of the ones who hadplanned to attend stayed home due to bad weather.The four that attended wished that they hadn’t whenthey ran into bad weather on the way home.

Marian Dyson and her son Dan attended theDyson, Anderson, Klobinger family reunion on Sat-

urday near Becker, Minn. Dianna Wolf’’s brotherMike visited her this past week. He is from NorthDakota and will be returning home on Monday. Theyattended the wild rice breakfast at Folle Avoine onSunday. Mary Picton attended the Fur Trade Ren-dezvous at Folle Avoine on Saturday. Mary and herhusband used to rendezvous several years ago.She visited with friends from Superior, Amery, Lewisand Clam Falls. Tom and Sherrie Wilson were thererendezvousing. She sells her homemade soapsthere.

Deer fly drag races were conducted at Bumble-berry Farm this week, sponsored by Deep WoodsOften. The farm’s four-wheeler was used as thepace car to start the race. As each U-picker entrantjockeyed for position, accusations of illegal draftingflew through the air. Swarms of hovering insects fu-eled the incentive to risk top speeds, which resultedin numerous bloody collisions. The flies were fre-quently seen at the head of the pack, despite thehandicap of yardage by having to both circle eachparticipant’s head as well as tra-verse the length of the track.Those who placed bets were out-raged as the finishline judge re-fused to wave the checkered flag tocede victory to the flies. A whiteflag of truce was used instead.Best estimates are that the deer

flies were clocked at over 80 mph, with horseflies aclose second, leaving the mosquitoes to bite thedust. These results relegate the falcon to third placeon the list of nature’s fastest birds of prey.

BobBrewster

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Talk about speedy service, Judy Johnson ordereda replacement refrigerator on Tuesday this weekand they delivered it to our back door on Thursdayafternoon. Thanks to Ralph Severson, Dale Sicard,Rich Hustad and Carl Link for all of their hard workgetting it into the building Friday afternoon. Hope-fully this one will last a little longer than our originalone. It seems that the days of delivering and in-stalling purchases has gone down the tube, exceptfor your local businesses.

Our Dining at Five dinner will be held next Thurs-day, Aug. 4. The sheet for reservations is out soplease stop in or call.

Our gratitude from the noon diners and card play-ers for the beautiful birthday cake donated by TamiHickey that she shared with us from her 15th birthdayparty. Also the diners want to thank Lollie for thefresh lettuce she donated from her garden.

Winners at 500 this week were, Judy Byran, ArnieBorchert, Barb Munger, Don Antiel and Dwaine Bent-ley. Spade winners were Dorothy Cronquist, CarlLink, Ralph Groves, Barb Munger and Dwaine Bent-ley.

Activities for the center are Dime Bingo on Tues-day, 500 cards on Wednesday and Spades cards onFriday. Our pool table is available every morningfrom 9 to 11:30 a.m.

We are still accepting donations for the BurnettCounty Humane Society and the women’s shelterand, of course, your aluminum cans to be recycled.

Stop in and browse our nice collection of books tobe read and also check out the gift shop and ourgreeting cards.

The center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday. For information you may call 715-349-7810 or to make dinner reservations please call715-349-2845.

BarbMunger

AcademicBEMIDJI, Minn. – The spring semester dean’s

list was released by Dr. Nancy Erickson, interim vicepresident for academic affairs at Bemidji State Uni-versity, and included a student from the local. Be-midji State students carrying 12 or more semesterhours during any one term and earning at least 3.25(B-plus) grade point average are listed on the dean’slist.

GrantsburgJamie Lund. – submitted

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July activities canceled!Well, when it gets too hot for HCE

board members, it’s just too hot. Andthat’s the truth. But things will be backto normal in August. Lots of plans to getgoing on.

We will meet on Monday, Aug. 15, 1p.m., at the government center confer-ence room on the second floor. We willbe having our annual potluck lunch,with special invitation to the club pres-idents and secretaries.

We are members of the Wisconsin As-sociation for HCE. The state has 72counties and all counties have clubs.The organization is unique in that themembers extend the information theyreceive from the university faculty andother reliable sources to the member-ship and community. Our next programfor the public is Thursday Sept. 1, at 6:30p.m., at the government center in Bal-sam Lake. It is on food preservation-jams and jellies.

Don’t forget to stop by our HCEbooth at the Polk County Fair in St.Croix Falls this week.

Lots of information available as well

as next-to-new children’s books withspecially made Bookworm bookmarks.

Readers for the Bookworm Programfor Head Start students are needed. Wehave eight books to read and each stu-dent gets a copy of the book read tokeep. This is a fun thing to do and anappreciated thing to do. Call Pat if youare interested in helping once or severaltimes during the year, 715-488-2729.

This month we are featuring theThrifty club, one of the clubs in theNortheast District of Polk County. Sec-retary Barb Walstrom mentioned justsome of the things that they have beendoing this year: Crocheted bookworms,tied fleece blankets for overnight-staytoddlers at Amery Regional Hospital,spring outing to Endeavors, craft saleand lunch in Milltown and more shop-ping in Balsam Lake, filled plastic Eastereggs with candy for Amery Easter egghunt, had a class on card making, sev-eral members entered the cultural artscompetition at Spring Fling and wonribbons, and a potluck picnic with VolgaClub this summer. If you would like tobe part of this active club, call Barb at715-857-5450.

Fall council meeting is from 8:30 a.m.to noon, Monday, Sept. 19, at the AppleRiver Community Church.

The 39th-annual Christmas Fair is Sat-urday, Nov. 5, at the Unity School,watch for posters or call President RaeLynn at 715-327-8484 for details. – sub-mitted by Pat Willits, publicity chair

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HCE Happenings

TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTERGrantsburg Public Library

Grantsburg Fire Department personnel showed the kidsthe truck.

Shaun Easomtalking aboutSouth Africa at thelibrary Wednes-day, July 20.

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Burnett Co. 4-H Leaders Assoc. would like to thank the following for their donations & assistance with the

Central Burnett County Fair 4-H Food Stand: Wayne’s Foods Plus; Burnett Dairy; Kinetico; Lindy’s Berries; Siren Lions, Webster Lions,

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African family Shaun, Vyan, Christopher and NathanEasom came in and told us about their home in Si-monstown. Fun stories about snakes, baboons andmore. Gratitude is extended also to the GrantsburgFire Department for bringing out their truck for us toclimb in and for teaching us about fire safety. Tea and“biscuits,” South African seaglass bracelet craft andstories made this a great day.

Wednesday programs at 2 p.m.We will run programs until the end of July every

Wednesday at 2 p.m. Check the Web site or stop intothe library to see who will be visiting. We have al-ready hosted Tiffany Paige art studio, Lake SuperiorZoo and Crex Meadows, the National Park Service,the Grantsburg Fire Department and the Easom fam-ily from South Africa.

PassportsLots of kids are participating in our passport club.

Read a book from our featured author and get yourpassport stamped. The author’s change each weekso be sure to stop in each week and get a new bookand a new sticker for your passport.

Pizza certificatesReading one-half hour each day gets you a

coupon for a personal pizza from Hot Stuff. Comeinto the library to get your reading slip, mark off eachday that you read a half hour and then turn it in ex-change for your certificate. We have already seenlots of slips turned it ... we hope to see yours in-cluded.

New booksNew books are always coming in for adults. Check

the Web site under the new items tab for the com-plete list. We are also bringing in a lot of new booksfor teens for this summer ... you will find somethingyou haven’t read before so stop in for your summerreading.

Levi Hutton in the Grantsburgfire truck.

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Hazardous waste,electronics and medication

collection eventThe Northwest Regional Planning

Commissions NW Cleansweep House-hold Hazardous Waste Collection pro-gram promotes the safe use, storage anddisposal of hazardous materials by edu-cating consumers to:

• identify and avoid potentially haz-ardous products;

• buy only what is needed, use it com-pletely or share leftovers with someonewho can use it;

• recycle those materials that can be re-cycled;

• dispose of leftover or unwantedproducts through hazardous-waste col-lection facilities;

• choose to buy the least hazardousproduct to get the job done.

Burnett County will be hosting its lastspecial mobile hazardous-waste collec-tion of the summer and all area residentsare encouraged to participate. The prod-ucts being accepted free of charge tohouseholds are: oil-based paints andstains, antifreeze, pesticides and herbi-cides, batteries (all types except regularalkaline and vehicle), household clean-ers, old gasoline, cell phones andaerosols. There will be a nominal chargefor items such as fluorescent and high-density light bulbs, and oil filters. Busi-nesses and farmers are also encouragedto participate in these summer events.The service is free to farmers wishing todispose of agricultural-related chemicals,with a nominal fee imposed for busi-nesses. Registration is strongly encour-aged for both businesses and farmers.Please call 715-635-2197 to register.

The event is on Saturday, Aug. 6, at theBurnett County Highway Shop on Hwy.

70 in Siren. The collection will be from 9a.m. – 1 p.m.

Both Burnett and Washburn Countyresidents may utilize these collections,they are not restricted to the county resi-dents in which the event is held. To be el-igible to use these collections you needonly be a resident of one of the ninecounties the program serves which are:Washburn, Burnett, Sawyer, Rusk, Taylor,Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas or Price. Res-idents of other counties should call 715-635-2197 for possible options.

Items not accepted at this event: latexpaint (nonhazardous and must be driedout and disposed of with regulargarbage), waste oil, ammunition and ex-plosives, asbestos, automotive batteries,televisions and tires; please call for loca-tions in Burnett and Washburn counties.

At this Saturday collection event, elec-tronic items as well as appliances will becollected for recycling. There is no cost torecycle either item. Items include VCRs,DVDs, DVRs and computer equipmentincluding fax machines and scanners.This is an absolutely wonderful opportu-nity for area residents to get rid of oldequipment for free, while keeping it outof our landfill.

There will also be a medications collec-tion at this event. This is a free collectionand residents are strongly encouraged toclean out their medicine cabinets andbring items into the collection event. Bothover-the-counter and prescription med-ication will be accepted.

Call Jen with questions at 715-635-2197, or e-mail her at [email protected].

Earth NotesJan Barton


An adventure of lifelong learningAs a 325-year-old gnome, I’m always fascinated by

people whose interest in history leads them to actuallywant to relive parts of it, as best they can. Such charac-ters abound at events like last weekend’s Great FortsFolle Avoine Rendezvous, so I caught up with one par-ticipant—an enthusiastic woman who also volunteersat other Forts events.

Vicky Cummings smiles when she recalls why she’sso intrigued with fur trade history, and with placeslike Forts Folle Avoine. “That’s easy – perhaps it wasin my blood.” Grinning, she explains that her familynearly always trekked up to the Straits of Mackinacfrom her childhood homes in the Detroit-Pontiac,Mich., area. As she adds with a grin, “We alwayscamped or stayed in cabins close to Fort Michilimack-inac, located at the Straits of Mackinac, where upper

and lowerMichiganmeet. Thefort therewas a majoroutpost inthe GreatLakes andstood from1715-1780and is nowrecon-structed.When I wasa kid, how-

ever, there were still archaeologists digging up thingsthere. This so excited me that soon after we arrived, I’dcrawl under the fort’s fence and was allowed to sift in

the sand along with the ar-chaeologists as they foundremains from the originalfort. It was amazing to see,and help out, as they foundartifacts ranging from tradebeads to buttons, musketballs, pottery shards and allsorts of material used infur-trade times. Ever since,I’ve always been interestedin that era, and I’m stilllearning new things aboutit every day.”

A few years later, aftermoving to Minnesota,Cummings discovered theNorth West Company FurPost site, reconstructed nearPine City. As she explains:“Interestingly, its historydovetails closely with FortsFolle Avoine—some peoplewho were at the YellowRiver site in 1803 show upagain at the North West furpost the next year. Being asI lived close by (and someof my family still does), Ibegan attending some

events, and soon even organized on-site day camps in-volving the Girl Scout troop I led. While doing so, Imet several folks who’d also been to Forts FolleAvoine, and after checking it out, I fell in love with it.So, one thing leading to another, I began participatingin activities here. Now I come to the spring Echoesevent, the Rendezvous, and coordinate the foodservers for October’s Beaver Club dinner.”

While her three daughters are now grown, they andmany from her old Scouting days still partake in fur-trade events. Meanwhile, she’s still sharing her pas-sion for fur-trade times with family—her youngnephew Ryan accompanied her to this year’s FolleAvoine Rendezvous and was clearly fascinated withwhat he found. He even echoed the young Cummingswhen he talked of how he really looked forward to thescavenger bead hunt that was about to take place.

Asked what it is that most compels her to take part,Cummings replied, “It’s easy! There’s the camaraderie,the friendships, and the family-like atmosphere sur-rounding these events. I admire the craftsmanship ex-hibited by so many—and even the chance to help bakebread in the Forts’ outdoor clay oven. At Forts FolleAvoine, the staff makes you feel welcome. Most of all,it’s the opportunity to learn more of this fascinatinghistory—it’s all about lifelong learning—that’s how Iview taking part in these sorts of activities, and whyI’m back so often.”

That lifelong learning experience will be in evidenceagain shortly, as the Forts’ crew is readying to host theannual youth day camp. Scheduled for Aug. 8-10, theday camp provides an opportunity for youth enteringgrades five, six or seven to experience aspects of life inthe fur trade. For further information and/or to regis-ter, please check the day camp page on the Forts FolleAvoine Web site: www.theforts.org, or call the site of-fice at 715-866-8890.

Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is located on CTHU, three miles west of the Hwy. 35/CTH U intersectionin Burnett County’s Yellow Lake region. Tours of tworeconstructed fur trading posts and an Ojibwe Indianvillage are conducted between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.Wednesday through Sunday each week.

Signed,Woodswhimsy

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Vicky Cummings (center) visits with Forts Folle Avoine staff members Steve Wierschem(left) and Al Johnson. – Photo submitted

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POLK/BURNETT COUNTY – The markets are explod-ing with great produce: peas, beans, beets, cauliflower,zucchini, new potatoes, cherry tomatoes, turnips,kohlrabi, cucumbers and onions. The farmers are sharingtheir favorite recipes at the markets with great ideas forwhat you can do with broccoli or kale or rutabaga. Sweettreats include raspberries, maple syrup, honey, caramelrolls, cookies and scones. Flowering perennials for yourgarden are ready for you to buy to enhance your back-yard. Exquisite handcrafted baby blankets are for salealong with pottery and garden art. The Burnett Countymarkets are holding a $25 raffle drawing in Siren at 2:30p.m. on July 30. Stop by the market and fill out an entryform. Join in the fun at your local market.

Meet the farmers: Robert and Paula Peters of EarthFriendly Farm near Grantsburg plant just under an acreof land producing a large variety of fruits and vegetablesfor the Frederic and Burnett County markets. Farmingfor over 15 years, Paula started by selling strawberriesand raspberries to local restaurants and shops and nowRobert operates fruit and vegetable stands at five areamarkets. He rarely misses a day at the market. Favoriteveggie? Peppers and tomatoes. Both should be ripe andready for sale at this weekend. Least favorite veggie?Radishes. Robert shared that, in his opinion, radishes areonly good to keep out cucumber beetles … Farmers mar-ket highlight? Robert enjoys interacting with his cus-tomers. He likes hearing what people are doing with theproduce they buy and answering gardening questions.

One wish? Robert wishes to construct a walk-in cooler.What’s for supper? Creamy broccoli soup, sliced toma-toes and red raspberries with ice cream.

Using your market-fresh raspberries and maple syrup,put together this French Toast Bake tonight, refrigerateand bake tomorrow morning. Easy to fix, serve and eat.Your family will enjoy this sweet, rich, custardy break-fast dish.

Raspberry and Cream French Toast Bake

Ingredients1 cup maple syrup1 large French bread loaf, cut into 2” pieces1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, cut into small cubes3 cups milk6 eggs1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 cups fresh raspberries3/4 cup brown sugar3 tablespoons butterWhipped cream

Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Pourmaple syrup into dish, spreading evenly. Add half of thebread cubes to bottom of the dish. Place half of the rasp-berries and half of the cream cheese cubes over the breadlayer. Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanillaand pour over the bread. Put the rest of the bread cubeson top and push down the bread into the egg mixture tosoak each piece. Top with the remaining cream cheese

and raspberries. Cover with foil and refrigerateovernight. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 de-grees. Uncover dish, sprinkle brown sugar on top anddot with small pieces of butter. Cover loosely with foil.Bake for 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 to25 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed, top is bubblyand brown. Let cool for a few minutes before cutting intosquares and serving with maple syrup or a dollop ofwhipped cream, or both.

June O’Donnell shopped theFrederic Farmers Market on itsopening day. Sun and lots ofproduce greeted eager shop-pers. – Photos submitted

Eunice Earlyentertained thevendors andcustomers atthe AlphaFarmers Mar-ket strummingon her Auto-harp andsinging fa-vorite tunes.

Robert Petersis enthusiasticabout beets.Learn moreabout Peters,one of the manyvendors, in thenew Meet theFarmers featurein the farmersmarket update.


LIBRARY NEWSBalsam Lake Public Library

Summer readingSummer reading continues into August with Julie

Fox from Interstate Park on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at11 a.m., with a program on Wisconsin animals. Earnprizes for reading. Weekly drawings each Wednes-day. Earn prizes for reading. Drawings held everyWednesday. Grand prize will be a DVD/CD playerdrawn on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at noon.

Computer classesOpen lab from 2 to 3:30 p.m., instructor available

to answer questions and give one-to-one instruc-tions. Next class will be Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m.

New Books in Aug“Northwest Angle” by Wm. Kent Krueger, “Bud-

dha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka, ”Back of Beyond”by C.J. Box, “Betrayal of Trust” by J.A. Nance, “ColdVengeance” by Douglas and Lincoln Preston, ”Flashand Bones“ by Kathy Reichs, “Tavern League: Por-traits of Wisconsin Bars” by Carl Corey, 10 Ways toStand Out from the Crowd” by Connie Podesta.

Story timeWednesday at 11 a.m. stories, crafts and snacks

are available. All ages are welcome to join our livelygroup.

Book club“Undiscovered Country” by Lin Enger. While

hunting in the cold northern Minnesota woods, 17-year-old Jesse Matson’s life is forever changedwhen he discovers his father, dead by a self-inflictedshotgun wound to the head. But would easygoingHarold Matson really kill himself? If so, why? Andjust where was Jesse’s uncle Clay-always jealousof Harold, and a bit too friendly with Jesse’s mother-that cold afternoon? Haunted by the ghost of his fa-ther, Jesse searches deeper into the secrets hisfamily holds and must decide what he will and willnot take into his own hands. Written with a simpleelegance, “Undiscovered Country” is a hair-bristlingstory of betrayal, revenge, and the possibilities offorgiveness, and the riveting portrait of a young mantrying to hold his family together in a world tippedsuddenly upside down.

Book Club meets Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 3 p.m.,everyone welcome.

HoursBalsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at

404 Main St., Balsam Lake. Hours are Monday 10a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednes-day 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.,Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2p.m. E-mail: [email protected]. Web sitewww.balsamlakepubliclibrary.org. 715-485-3215.

Milltown Public LibraryApple laptops

The Unity School has loaned five Apple Laptopstations to the Milltown Public Library. These unitsare available for in-house check outs to all librarypatrons. Priority check out for Compass Learning.(Remember: Time spent on Compass Learning alsocounts toward the Unity’s 2,011 Minute SummerReading Club.)

Mad scienceDon’t miss this explosive event. A scientist comes

to the library to showcase wacky experiments onSaturday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. After the program, youthcan even make their own superball to take home.

Milltown outdoor movieBring your own blanket, bug spray, and enjoy a

free, family-friendly movie under the night sky. Thenext film will be shown Friday, Aug. 12, at dusk atthe Half Moon Lake Beach/Landing. More details atthe library or at www.milltownpubliclibrary.org. In-clement weather date is Saturday, Aug. 13.

Youth summer reading programLocal youths (birth - 18 years) are invited to par-

ticipate in the 2011 youth summer reading program.There are cool incentives, awesome programs, plusthe benefit of honing your reading skills. Haven’t reg-istered yet? There is still time. We are giving prizes

away all summer. Also, don’t forget to check out thebonus challenges for daring youth. Completed chal-lenges can earn you an extra raffle pass for thegrand prize iPod.

Pajama story timeStory time has moved to the evenings at Milltown

Public Library. Jump into your pajamas, grab aguardian (you’ll need them for the ride anyway), andjoin us for a half hour of fun, stories and a small craftevery Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. Pack in some funbefore your day is done.

Did you know?Besides the myriad of books in all genres and

reading levels, the library also has oodles of movies,books on audio, and even e-books and e-audio-books. Check out our wares anytime atwww.more.lib.wi.us or stop in and browse the col-lections. You can also find the Milltown Public Libraryon Facebook!

Hours and informationwww.milltownpubliclibrary.org, 715-825-2313.

Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or e-mail [email protected]. Fresh cof-fee and fast Wi-Fi are served up every day.

St. Croix Falls Public LibrarySummer reading has begun! One World,Many Stories

Tuesday, July 26, at story time with Ms. Platt, theSt. Croix Falls Elementary School Librarian and Su-perstar. Wednesday, Aug. 3, is another preschoolnature story time at the library 10:30 a.m. Great kidsand family programs, this summer at the St. CroixFalls Public Library. Sign up for our summer read-ing program. Earn incentives and participate in greatprograms all for free. (Ages birth – 18 yrs) Find outwhat’s happening at the SCFPL and in your commu-nity this summer. Check out the Web site for moreinfo www.stcroixfallslibrary.org

Visit the library booth at the Polk County FairJuly 28 – July 30.

Saturday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. in the communitymeeting room

Meet Michael J. Martin, author of “A History of the4th Wisconsin Infantry and Cavalry in the Civil War,”a deeply researched and vividly written study of anunheralded federal combat regiment. Few of thethousands of regiments raised to fight the AmericanCivil War experienced the remarkably diverse his-tory of this little-known organization. The WisconsinBadgers began the war as foot soldiers in the sum-mer of 1861 as the 4th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry.Eight years in the making, Martin’s regimental his-tory is based upon scores of previously unused sol-dier and civilian diaries, letters, reports,contemporary newspapers and reminiscences. It in-cludes dozens of previously unpublished soldierphotos and a complete roster. A descendant of aCivil War soldier who was wounded at the Wheat-field at Gettysburg, Martin grew up in Mequon, andreceived both a master’s degree and a doctorate inanimal science from the University of Missouri-Co-lumbia. He is the author of several published articleson the Civil War. This is his first book. This presen-tation is sponsored by the Polk County Historical So-ciety.

Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.Join us for a free screening of “Green Fire.” The

first full-length, high-definition documentary evermade about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold,“Green Fire” shares highlights from his extraordinarycareer, explaining how he shaped conservation andthe modern environmental movement. It also illus-trates how Leopold’s vision of a community thatcares about both people and land continues to in-form and inspire current projects across the countryand around the world. Learn more about the film at:www.GreenFireMovie.com

Community meeting room is available foryour organization

Reserve the meeting room with our online form atwww.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Story hour with ColeListen to stories, create art and have fun with

other kids and parents every Wednesday, 10:30a.m.

Check out our Web siteIt has up-to-date information on what’s happen-

ing at the library and other useful library tools youcan use at home, www.stcroixfallslibrary.org. Lookfor us on Facebook.

TechnologyFree wireless and eight public computers are

available at the library. Plus, seven laptops are avail-able for use in the library, but you must have a validMORE library card in good standing.

HoursThe library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday

through Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 715-483-1777. E-mail: [email protected]: www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Frederic Public LibraryCelebrating 75 years in 2011

July is National Hot Dog MonthJoin us for a free lunch at the Community Pride

Shelter (next to the Depot Museum) Friday, July 29,from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., or until the hot dogs are gone.This thank-you event is brought to you by the Fred-eric Library, celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Mark your calendars for special familyevents

Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m.: Naturalist Julie Fox,from Interstate Park, will tell us all about bats.Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 10:30 a.m.: Storyteller TracyChipman will delight and entertain all ages with a va-riety of folk tales, wonder tales, and fairy tales fromplaces far and near. Thursday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m.:Naturalist Barb Walker from Interstate Park will talkabout Wisconsin animals.

Dazed and confused by your computer?Your computer questions are resolved Tuesdays,

9 a.m. – 10 a.m., in casual, laid-back sessions. Ifyou have questions about terminology, Internet, e-mail, Facebook, or anything else computer-related,register at the library for a space. Laptop users areencouraged to bring in their computers for theclasses.

We are exploring North America in AugustWe’ve already explored six continents during

summer reading, and we will visit North America, theUnited States, Wisconsin and Frederic during thelast three weeks of the program, which runs throughAug. 20. Children are encouraged to continue tobring in their weekly slips, and each slip will providea ticket to exchange for a small prize or place in thebuckets for a chance at grand prizes. Pick up pro-gram brochures as well as weekly reminders at the

library or view the calendar on the library web site.Drop-in programs are available each day at 3 p.m.:Mondays, family movies; Tuesdays, crafts; Wednes-days, free activity; Thursdays, making snacks; Fri-days, games. Join your friends and be part of thefun!

The latest fashions include a library tote andT-shirt

The Friends of the Frederic Library are offeringsturdy canvas library totes and comfy cotton T-shirtswith the new library design celebrating the 75th an-niversary. Totes and shirts are available at the li-brary, so stop in soon for the best choice of colors.Your purchases support the programs of the library.

August choices for book groupsThe Thursday morning book group will meet Aug.

18, at 10 a.m., to discuss “The Man Who MistookHis Wife for a Hat,” by Oliver Sacks. NeurologistSacks presents a series of clinical tales drawn fromfascinating and unusual cases encountered duringhis years of medical practice. The evening bookgroup will also meet Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m., to talkabout “Case Histories,” by Kate Atkinson, the first ofa series of mysteries featuring private detectiveJackson Brodie. Copies can be borrowed from thelibrary and new members are always welcome at thebook discussions.

Learn more about library eventsFrederic Public Library, 127 Oak St. West. 715-

327-4979, e-mail [email protected]. Regularopen hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 6p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Story time forpreschoolers is held every Wednesday at 10:30a.m. Web site: www.fredericlibrary.org. Facebook:Frederic Public Library.

Callers and visitorsready and able

by Tammy BergAmeriCorps Member

Ethel has been a volunteer with Inter-faith Caregivers for about five years. Sheprovides a unique service to one of ourclients. Regularly, Ethel visits with aclient at the nursing home. Originally,Ethel was asked to help her balance acheckbook, but when she got to theclient’s home the first time, she foundthat client didn’t really need checkbookhelp, she needed a visitor. Ethel startedvisiting her on a regular basis. When theclient moved into a nursing home Ethelcontinued her visits there.

Ethel says she and her client have got-ten to be great friends. Ethel drops inwhen she’s in town or when she knowsit’s been a couple of weeks since she’sbeen to see her friend. She spends aboutan hour each time.

When I asked her what she gets out of

being a friendly visitor, Ethel immedi-ately said that she is sure she gets muchmore out of it than her client. They havebecome fast friends. She affirms that thevisits are not an obligation; their friend-ship is a natural outcome of her visits.

Volunteers at Interfaith Caregiversoften provide companionship to lonelyseniors that may not have friends or fam-ily to visit. Our volunteers can make adaily phone call or a regular personalvisit for a senior or adult with a disability.This is a great way to have a responsibleperson check in on someone you careabout. Many adult children request thatwe call or visit their parent because theylive or work outside of Polk County.

If you are interested in visiting withsomeone on the phone or in person,

apply to be a volunteer with InterfaithCaregivers. You can find an applicationon our Web site atwww.interfaithpolk.org. Our volunteerswill tell you that the opportunity to makea new friend is reward enough.

Edna is a longtime, active volunteerwho used to drive for Interfaith and evenhelped weed gardens. Unfortunately, shehas some vision problems that preventher from driving. But she still wanted tohelp, so we matched her with clients thatneeded a caring voice at the other end ofthe phone.

Edna talks with three clients right now.She calls each of them about once a weekand talks for about 15 minutes. She saysthat her clients live alone and are proba-bly lonely. They like to visit on the phone.One client has health problems, so Ednacalls him to check to see that he’s OK. Helikes to talk about his family. Anotherclient doesn’t always want to talk verylong, but does appreciate Edna’s calls.

I asked her what she gets out of her vol-unteer experience. She says that since shelives alone it gives her a chance to talk to

someone too. She also says that provid-ing a service to others makes her feelgood.

If you or someone you know could usea visitor or a caring phone call, Interfaithwill match you with someone in yourcommunity. Just let us know when you’dlike a visitor or what time of day you’dlike a call.

If you could benefit from our otherservices or if you’d like to volunteer, callInterfaith Caregivers at 715-485-9500 or e-mail [email protected]. Tax-deductible donations can be mailed toP.O. Box 426 Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

We have these needs in your commu-nity: St Croix Falls

• Short-term light housekeepingLuck

• Local drivers• Short-term light housekeeping

Frederic• Local drivers• Drivers for cancer treatment• Short-term light housekeeping

Polk CountyInterfaith Caregivers


LLuucckkLucky Days parade

The Luck High School marching band, under the di-rection of Jennifer Gilhoi, made its colorful and musicalway down the parade route.

The 2011 Lucky Days parade gave kids of all ages the chance to scramble for candy, fly-ing discs and freezy pops. This is the first year the parade was held on Sunday, and alarge crowd turned out to see the 50-plus entries.

Ketchup and mustard from Jenelle’s MainDish added some flavor to the parade. – Pho-tos by Mary Stirrat unless otherwise noted

All sorts of transportation made its way into theLucky Days parade, including this vintage-lookingbike ridden by a member of the Bone Lake Beavers4-H Club.

Residents at United Pioneer Home will be getting ready for a move to theirnew facility this fall. Here, Queen Myrtle and King Jerry enjoy riding in theLucky Days parade. Looking like a cowboy from the old West, this horse and

rider were in the July 24 Lucky Days parade.

Village President Peter Demydowich and hiswife, Christal, cruised Main Street waving to peo-ple lining the street for the 2011 Lucky Days parade.

Sometimes, kids need a little help to find the loot,as this mom points out some candy to junior. –Photo by Greg Marsten

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Polk County Fair, whichstarts Thursday, July 28, and goes through Sunday, July 31. Fairest of theFair Amber Hase will end her year with the crowning of a new Fairest of theFair Sunday afternoon.

Members of Luck Boy Scout Troop 147, splattering thecrowds with water balloons, were surprised when an unex-ploded balloon came back at them. Just above the Americanflag is a full water balloon returning to the float.


Linda Glenn, queen of the local Red Hat Mamas, leans intothe turn as her teammates take the Red Hatters’ bed aroundthe corner in the Lucky Days bed races.

Frank Baxter snags a flying disc as part of the Lucky Daysbed races. Baxter was part of the Maxwell Heating and Air Con-ditioning Team.

Spray from the Luck Fire Department’s entry in the bedraces cooled the crowd a little bit Friday night. The streetwas packed with spectators despite the hot temperatures.

The skill of the New York Life team, winner of the bed races atLucky Days, is demonstrated as Jamison Gross throws the ballright through the hoop.

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What the Luck Fire Department lacked in speed and stylewas made up in the entertainment factor, as they took theirentry in the bed race down Main Street.

The New York Life team took firstplace in the Lucky Days bed racesFriday evening, July 22. In back (Lto R) are driver Jamison Gross andsponsor Robert Nelson of New YorkLife. In front are Bryson Clemen-son, Adam Anderson, Trae Gehland Mitchell Larson.

Photos by Mary Stirrat

Riders with the BoneLake Express, represent-ing the Bon Ton Saloon,gave Luck’s Main Streetan old-time look as theyanxiously waited to see ifthey scored during theLucky Days bed races.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Bone Lake Express was held up in LuckFriday night, with the two outlaws later shot dead on Main Street. The Ex-press was the Bon Ton Saloon’s entry in the Lucky Days bed races.

These hot ladies didn’t seem to mind acooling spray from the fire departmentFriday night.

Casey Eckholm, 15, Luck, won the Lucky Dog contest by eating 14 hot dogs with buns in 10minutes. He won a $50 check from Van Meter’s Meats, who sponsored the contest. Present-ing the prize were Ross Anderson (L) and his brother, Matthew Anderson.


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Nine contestants lined up for the Lucky Dog eating contest that wrapped up 2011 LuckyDays. Each started out with 10 hot dogs with buns and a cup of water.

Dan Peper moves one ofthe three Massey Harristractors that he had on dis-play at the tractor show inLuck. His 1938 Massey Har-ris, at far right, took oldestin the show.

The clean lines of this1967 AMC Marlin, ownedby Glenn Koehler of TurtleLake, drew some looks.


As the 10-minute contest wore on, trays of hotdogs were getting empty, but the contestants weregetting pretty full. Taking some time to chew is 15-year-old Casey Eckholm of Luck, who won the con-test with 14 hot dogs. To qualify for the prizeEckholm needed to keep the dogs down for 10minutes after the contest was finished.

Among the tricks used to help the dogsgo down faster is to dunk the buns inwater before eating them. Some contest-ants ate the dogs and buns separately,some ate them together, some usedketchup, and some didn’t.

Using the two-dogger technique is BrentGraber, who preferred to stand for the com-petition.

Some strange characters took in the LuckyDays Lucky Dog contest. These two were prob-ably wondering what the nine contestants wereeating and why.

This group fromWisconsin and Min-nesota didn’t taketime out from their“girls weekend out”to get dressed or taketheir rollers out be-fore coming to theLucky Days car show.Girls just want tohave fun, they said.

These “his and hers” cars were on display at the Lucky Days car show Saturday. The 2010Dodge Challenger on the left is owned by Rose Gallaher, and the 2006 Viper is owned by her hus-band, Rick. The couple is from Mounds View, Minn.

Sandy and Ron Erickson of Luck peek through the window of a 1963-1/2 Ford Galaxie ownedby Tish Zemke of Forest Lake, Minn.

This 1951 Chevy, nick-named “Wipeout,” was inmint condition down to thered dice caps on the airvalves.



LLuucckkyy DDaayyssTruck and tractor pull

Trophy in her first pullby Gregg Westigard

Leader staff writerLUCK – Zoey Carney won a trophy in

her first-ever truck pull Saturday, July 23.The 16-year-old Cushing resident, theonly female in the contest, placed third inone of the pulls, ahead of a full field ofcontestants. The FFA member, whowanted experience before the PolkCounty Fair pull next week, will be a jun-ior at St. Croix Falls next fall. Some said“Do you know how many pulls I enteredbefore I got a trophy?”

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LUCK – A highlight of Lucky Days wasthe truck and tractor pulls Saturday, July23, a reminder that Luck is still an agricul-tural community. The contest, held on adirt track off Duncan Avenue, is spon-sored by the Future Farmers of America.Contestants run in a series of pulls withcategories for different weights of vehiclesand different engine sizes. The rain heldoff until the truck pull ended and let upagain before the tractor pull started on awell-regarded but slick track.

The object is to pull a “sled” the farthestdistance in the quickest time. The sled isan amazing object, a long bed with wheelsat the back and a large weight that movesforward at a programmed pace as the sledis pulled down the course. The sled grad-ually digs into the dirt track making itharder for the truck or tractor to pull. Thesled, owned by Wilde Rose LLC, NewRichmond, is used in 100 pulls a year.

The trucks and tractors are a varied lot.Some of the trucks are “street legal” pick-ups and others have engines so modifiedthey need to be hauled to the track. Onedriver said he spent about $800 on histruck but heard of another driver whowas over $30,000 in his rig. The driver

with the lower investment, Albert Better-lay, New Richmond, won two of the fivepulls Saturday. The pulls are for fun and atrophy. There are no cash prizes.

The tractors range from a Case right offthe farm to fully restored classic Olivers,Minneapolis-Molines and early Deeres.The drivers are local farmers and hobbytractor owners who spend years restoringtheir vehicles.

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Zoey Carney, 16, Cushing, with her trophyand the family truck she drove in the pull. –Photo by Gregg Westigard

The trucks and tractors pull this weighted sled until it pulls them to a stop.

W o r k i n gthrough thegears.

Jeff Hermansen,Cushing, puts onmore power.

Photos byGregg Westigard

The diesel trucks look spectacular as theypull away from the start at the Lucky Daystruck pull Saturday, July 23.

In and Out of Luck run

The 5K In and Out of Luck race was run in a light rain which did not stop the runners.

Musical performancesYes, that was a Capt.

Jack Sparrow imperson-ator seen dancing withseveral local Gypsy enter-tainers at the Hog Wild Bar& Grill. – Photos by GregMarsten

The finish line.Heavy rain startedafter the race finishedon Saturday, July 23.– Photos by GreggWestigard

The weather on Sunday led to im-promptu musical performances on thenew front deck at the Bon Ton Saloon.


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SPOONER - Writer KatyKing has done it again -her fifth book of 20th-cen-tury history, “BrigidRebels Again,” is now onbook and library shelves.In the pages of this book,Brigid takes on theCatholic church and its re-fusal to allow its followersto practice birth control.

“Brigid’s difference ofopinion with the Catholicchurches has built up overthe years,” King said,going from her character’stotal indoctrination as towhat is wrong and notwrong from her growing-up years in Ireland toknowledge gleaned fromher friend Eileen, inDublin, that there is another side to thestory.

“Brigid Rebels Again” starts out withthe dilemma posed by Brigid’s friend,Lizzie, who wants to keep on loving herhusband, Art, but doesn’t want any morechildren. Lizzie knows, by her religion’steachings, that she faces going to hell ifshe uses birth control. Brigid doesn’tthink that birth control is a good solution.She agrees to talk to Art about sterility.“Art is a converted Catholic and isn’t wor-ried about going to hell,” King explained.

And so the story builds, as Lizzie andArt deal with their problem, and King’scharacter, Brigid, gets involved in their de-cision-making.

When asked why she had chosen topursue the birth-control issue, King an-swered that there were always womenwho made their own paths, no matterwhat year they lived in. “The women’s libmovement said that a woman is a personwith a right not to live a role(wife/mother). With the Brigid series, Iam trying to talk about that kind ofwoman who was doing things before theywere deemed right,” King said, explain-ing that her grandmother was one of thosewomen who went out and earned moneyto put bread on the table. “There have al-ways been women like that,” she added.

“I like the 20th century because so manydifferent things happened for the littleguy,” King went on to say. “In 1950, who-ever would have thought that we wouldhave a black man for president. The 20thcentury was moving in many ways tomake life good for the little guy, includingwomen. The 21st century is regressing.Many guys have more money; the middleclass is being wiped out. I want to con-tinue writing about the 20th century. Iwant to keep writing as long as I can af-

ford to keep writing. Brigid has a goodhold on me, I can tell you that!”

As to what her next book will tackle,King isn’t sure. “There was only going tobe one book about Brigid, but I had waytoo much (material),” she said. “I decidedto take her through history. There are fivebooks now, and she is not even 50.”

King’s previous Brigid books are titled:“Brigid and the Red Hat Rebellion” –“Brigid, Babies, Books and Bee Balm,”"Brigid and Books, Ballet and Bullets,”and “Brigid: Dancing in a Rowboat.”King’s other books include a five-genera-tion novel about Wisconsin women, basedon family stories – “The Attic Was an Un-used Room” - three books about herfriend, Pauline Johnson," a Wisconsinwoman crippled by strokes – “The Sev-enth Life of Pauline Johnson;” “Paulineand Maggie: Wanderers,” and “PaulineJohnson: Wise Friend” - and a story aboutwomen who leap beyond themselves intotravel, romance and sobriety, “Grand Jete:Three Who Leap,” written with NancyJappe.

King has extended her creative abilitiesinto the field of nature photography. Sheis a frequent visitor to area craft shows,selling her books, photographs and naturenote cards. She is now living 10 milesnorthwest of Spooner in a place where,she says, she can hear the wolves howl!

King will be offering a creative writingcourse for four weeks in October throughSiren/Webster Community Education.She tells people that her classes will“transform your story into fascinating fic-tion or lively memoir. Several activitieswill help you open your creativity, andyou’ll work on skills and technique to im-prove your writing.” Watch the newspa-per and flyers for sign-up information.

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June 4 marked the sixth-annual Carlyle Sherstad 5K/10K Run/Walk as part of Grantsburg’sBig Gust Days. Thanks to 268 registered participants and 35 local business contributors, theevent was a great success. Darlene Sherstad, Carlyle’s widow, along with Kelli Eklof, race di-rector and clinic manager at Burnett Medical Center, proudly presented this year’s recipient,Joe Walsh and the North Memorial Ambulance Service of Burnett County, with a check in theamount of $954.10. This money will be used toward the purchase of stair chairs for assistingpatients from their homes to the ambulance. Everyone is encouraged to mark their calendarsto join the fun next year on June 2, 2012, and benefit another great community cause. - Photosubmitted

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More than half a dozen Grantsburgand Siren residents are taking part ina regional community theater pro-duction of “Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoast” in PineCity, Minn., this summer. The castand crew continue with perform-ances this Friday, Saturday, and Sun-day, July 29, 30 and 31, at 7:30 p.m.The cast features a children’s choir

of 40 elementary and middle schoolstudents, and an Elvis Presley-in-spired “King” of Egypt played byDion Scott of Pine City. Three ofJoseph’s brothers are Grantsburgresidents, including Andy Schulz andPaul Lewis, who can be seen in thephoto. – Photo submitted

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Rae Hallberg, ofGrantsburg, wasbaptized into thebody of Christlast Sunday, July24, at New HopeLutheran. MotherKim Hallbergholds baby Lau-ren, who wasawakened fromher morning napby the cool bap-tismal water. Father Nick Hallberg stands next to his family. Godparents Katie Nelson (right) andJosh Hallberg pledged to assist young Lauren in her Christian growth. Dr. Emory Johnson,pastor of New Hope, offers the baptismal candle, a symbol of the light of the Holy Spirit. – Photoby Wayne Anderson


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GRANTSBURG – The Great AdventureGospel Band will perform at the BethanyLutheran Church outdoor amphitheater inGrantsburg on Saturday, July 30, at 2 p.m.Fun and excitement, laughter and smiles,but most importantly, the gospel of JesusChrist will be shared. When Great Adven-ture Gospel Band sings and shares, audi-ences of all ages will be encouraged andblessed.

The traditional family group from Bra-ham, Minn., consists of David and KrisGarms and seven of their eight children,ranging in age from 6 to 18. Each memberof the family plays at least one instrument

to accompany their family harmony, cre-ating a lively atmosphere at each perform-ance.

With a varied repertoire includinggospel bluegrass, Southern gospel, acapella and traditional hymns, the GreatAdventure Gospel Band will inspireeveryone.

Visit Great Adventure Gospel Band’sWeb site atwww.greatadventurefamily.com for moreinformation about the family and theirspecial ministry.

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The Great Adventure Gospel Band will perform at the Bethany Lutheran Church outdoor am-phitheater in Grantsburg on Saturday, July 30, at 2 p.m. – Photo taken off the Web site

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a little break from their task of cre-ating Main Street USA in the hallsof the First Presbyterian Church.Main Street USA Vacation BibleSchool changes lives as theylearn where Jesus makes a differ-ence in every day. Please jointhem on Monday, Aug. 15, throughThursday, Aug. 18, where you willbe challenged to make an inside-out, upside-down difference withJesus. They’ll have supper from5:30-6 p.m., each day, and lessonsand activities from 6 - 8 p.m. Theywould love to have you join themat the First Presbyterian Church at719 Nevada St. in St. Croix Falls.Please contact Shirley at 715-483-1580 to have her hold your spot (3years to 18 welcome). – Photo sub-mitted

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Lutheran Evangelist Jay-nan Clark, a past presidentof WordAlone Ministries,traveled across the countryto Grantsburg to encourageChristians to act more likeJesus in sharing the gospelwith others, one person at atime. “Jesus was a home-less, itinerant preacher whocalled a bunch of stinkyfishermen to share thegospel one person at atime," the Rev. Clark said ina sermon at New HopeLutheran Sunday, July 17.She also said the churchdoes not need to form com-mittees or talk to otherchurches on how to sharethe gospel. “Christians justneed to go do it!” Clark isbased in Spokane, Wash.For more information call715-463-5700. - Photo WayneAnderson

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OBITUARIESDr. Richard A. Schutte

Dr. Richard A. Schutte, 81, Amery, died July 21, 2011.He was born on March 13, 1930, in

Sheboygan. He was the son of Edand Lucille Schutte. He grew up inSheboygan and graduated from Cen-tral High School. He went on to at-tend Lakeland College and thenMarquette Dental School. From 1951until 1955 he served in the UnitedStates Navy. Three years wereserved in the Fleet Marine Force andone year was in the Korean War as adental corpsman.

He was united in marriage to Marian and togetherthey had five children. He started practicing dentistry inAmery in 1960. Doc Schutte was united in marriage toCorrine “Cory” Athmann. He was active in civic organ-izations serving in the Amery Lions Club; Amery Com-munity Club, where he served as president; eight yearson Amery City Council; and the Amery Golf Board. Docwas one of the charted members of the red-coated AmeryAmbassadors. He was a longtime member of St. JosephCatholic Church in Amery and helped establish theirfood pantry. He was a member of the Knights of Colum-bus where he was an official “brat fryer.” He also servedas a reader and Eucharistic minister at the church. DocSchutte was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting and fish-ing. He has struggled with declining health through thepast months. He passed away at the Amery RegionalMedical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and formerwife Marian. Surviving family members are his wife,Cory; children, Richard (Karen) Schutte, Susan Schutte,Brian Schutte, Todd Schutte and Jennifer Mikalofsky andTom (Robin) Athmann; eight grandchildren; sister, Bar-bara Hennen; and other relatives and many, manyfriends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, July 27,at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery. A private inter-ment will take place at the Amery Cemetery at a laterdate. You may leave condolences and view a video trib-ute at www.williamsonwhite.com.

Williamson-White Funeral Home and CreamationServices assisted the family

Richard “Dick” H. BlakerRichard “Dick” H. Blaker, 83, a resident of Siren died

July 18, 2011, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Min-neapolis, Minn.

Dick was born Dec. 23, 1927, in Minneapolis, Minn., toHenry and Martha Blaker. He married Cindy HowlandNelson on April 7, 2001, in Siren.

Dick worked in a rocket factory in California beforetaking a job with the United States Postal Service wherehe worked for over 25 years. He was a member of theOtis Taylor American Legion Post 96 and a member ofthe Burnett County Citizens Patrol. In his free time, Dickenjoyed bowling.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; his firstwife, Coral; his sisters, Dorothy Hanley and BettyGonella; his brothers, George Blaker and Edward Blaker.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy; daughters, Natalie(Kirk) McElderry, Neela (Mike) McLafferty and NaomiNelson; grandchildren, Paige, Annabela and Liam; hisnieces and nephews, Holly Zick, Kathleen Deruska, MaryBullock, Judy Ludders, Nancy Young and Allen Gonella;along with many great-nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, July 22, atSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster with Fa-ther Michael Tupa as celebrant. Music was provided byKim Simon. Interment was held at Fort Snelling NationalCemetery in Minneapolis. Online condolences can bemade at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was en-trusted with arrangements.

David DarmodyDavid Darmody, 76, Minot, N.D., died May 30, 2011,

after a long illness with COPD.Dave was born Dec. 16, 1934, in Rochester, Minn., to

Elmer and Anastasia (Lanigan) Darmody. In 1935, thefamily moved to Wheeler. Dave grew up near Cushingand Grantsburg and graduated from Grantsburg HighSchool in 1952.

Dave married Linda Oitkn in 1961 and lived in GrandForks, N.D., where he was employed by Midwest MotorExpress Trucking Co. as a dispatcher. They were divorcedin the late 1960s. They had three small children. Hemoved to Jamestown, N.D., and worked in sales. In 1980,he met and married Lois Tollefson in Fergus Falls, Minn.He enjoyed married life with Lois and her five childrenand was Grandpa to many step-grandchildren. Lois diedin 1994. Dave then moved to Makoti, N.D., in 1996, wherehe met Nancy Ditburner. The were married in 1997. Theyowned and operated the Makoti Café. He enjoyed therestaurant business and especially the local people whocame regularly for coffee at the roundtable. The jokes andconversation went on until the coffeepot was empty. Heloved football and baseball, cheering on the Twins andVikings faithfully.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,Major Robert Darmody and John Patrick Darmody; andtwin sisters, Jackie and Jo, who died in infancy; wife, Lois;and stepdaughter, Charlotte Tollefson.

Dave is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Minot, N.D.;children, Tami Simon of Richmond, Va., Micheal of Rome,Italy, Brian of Pekin, Ill.; four stepchildren; grandchildren;two sisters, Donna Volgren of Balsam Lake, and BarbHoffman and brother-in-law Loran Hoffman of Cushing.

Funeral services were held at St. Paul Church ofMakoti, with Pastor Chuck Galway officiating. Follow-ing the funeral service, there was a time for fellowshipand lunch at Makoti Senior Center.

The Thomas Family Funeral Home of Minot, N.D.,were in charge of the funeral arrangements.

When I was young and my dad farmed, everysummer my sister and I had to help pick rocks. Itseemed like our land grew more rocks than crops.How we hated that job. We always ended up withsunburn, broken fingernails, sore backs, and a sore at-titude.

Rock-picking is a necessary evil for anyone whoworks the soil. Farmers can’t afford the time and ex-pense of repairing or replacing plows, cultivators,and harvest machines that have been damaged by arock. Some field rocks are so big that it’s easier tosimply plow around them. Like big elephants, theycan’t be moved without the help of special machin-ery.

The rock that was rolled in front of Jesus’ tomb washuge, too. If anyone had tried to roll it away, it could-n’t have been done because tombs back then werelower in elevation than the land in front of the en-trance. When the disciples witnessed Jesus’ death andburial, they were devastated. They couldn’t see be-yond the rock that seemed so immovable. No goodcould possibly come out of such a hopeless situation.For them, it spelled the end of three glorious yearswith Jesus, their friend. Only by the supernaturalpower of God could it have been—and was—moved.

But God had something else in mind, something soastounding, they could hardly believe it. His burialsite was exposed and found empty. Now they under-stood his promise that after three days he would risefrom the dead. Such news and proof should bring joyto his followers today, too.

Sometimes, however, we tend to keep Jesus behindthe seemingly immovable rock. Sometimes, whendeath or illness threatens, we find it hard to believenew life can come from it. Sometimes it seems impos-sible to see beyond the rock of defeat or rejection,anger or hurt feelings. “And we know that all thingswork together for good to those who love God, tothose who are the called according to his purpose.”(Romans 8:28)

Just as Jesus’ disciples were called to fulfill his pur-pose, we too are called. In obedience and love, we canknow with certainty that however big the rocks seemin our lives, God will help us move them. And some-thing even better will come from the moving.

Lord, give us the strength, wisdom, and will to move therocks that prevent us from loving you and fulfilling yourpurpose in our lives. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at [email protected].

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Muriel K. PetersenMuriel K. Petersen, 96, passed away July 19, 2011, in the

home of her daughter, Susan, where she had been livingfor the past three years. She now resides in Heaven withJesus whom she served faithfully for many years.

She was born July 22, 1914. She was the oldest of sevenchildren. She married Wilbur Petersen in October of 1936.

She was preceded in death by her husband (Wilbur)and son (Dean), brother and four sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan Fieldseth ofDresser, Sandra Swanson ofSt. Croix Falls and KarenMortenson of Cushing; sis-ter, Janis Nielsen of Bald-winsville, N.Y.; sixgrandchildren and twogreat-grandchildren, manynieces and nephews.

Memorial services arepending.

Refer to the following Websites for updated informa-tion or call Bruce Rowe at715-327-4475.

Rowe Funeral Home ofFrederic, www.rowefh.com ,and the Northwest Wiscon-sin Cremation Center inM i l l t o w n ,w w w . w i c r e m a t i o ncenter.com , have been en-trusted with funeralarrangements.

Crosswalk Community Churchannounces SonSurf Beach

Bash VBSFREDERIC – Crosswalk Community Church in Frederic

invites all the children in Frederic and the surroundingarea to join them at SonSurf Beach Bash VBS.

At SonSurf Beach Bash your kids will have fun in theSon! Children will have a great time singing, watchingskits and puppets, creating crafts and playing games. Butmost important, when they meet up with Jesus they’ll dis-cover just how much God loves them. Parents are welcometo stay and join in for coffee, treats and conversation.

The church members are looking forward to sharing thisevent with the children and parents in the area hope every-one will join them at SonSurf Beach Bash.

There will be free transportation with adult supervisionfrom Luck available each night. The bus will leave fromFort Luck Park at 6 p.m. sharp each night, and leave thechurch at 8 p.m. This service is free of charge.

SonSurf Beach Bash begins Sunday, July 31 through Fri-day, Aug. 5, from 6-8 p.m., at 505 Old CTH W, Frederic. Forinformation or to register call 715-327-8767. - submitted

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Events include craft and quilt auction,silent auction, and pig roast

GRANTSBURG – Luther Point is hosting a day ofevents on Sunday, Aug. 7, to celebrate another summerof outdoor ministry. The day will include their 23rd-an-nual craft and quilt auction, silent auction, pig roast, farm-ers market and morning worship service. All proceedsgo to support the ministry of Luther Point.

Auction items available include many quality hand-made crafts – pottery, wooden chests, decorative furni-ture – and many varieties of quilts from functional babyquilts to beautiful queen-size quilts and everything in be-tween. The silent auction includes many smaller itemsthat have been stitched, knitted, quilted or crafted, as wellas a variety of themed gift baskets.

The day of celebration begins at 10 a.m. with a morningworship service in the Dahlberg Memorial Chapel andthe start of quilt viewing. The pig roast begins at 11 a.m.with the beginning of the auction following at 1 p.m. Ac-tivities are available for children, including swimming inthe lake.

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OBITUARIESPaul Harry Welander

On Monday, July 18, 2011, Paul Harry Welander, 48,Frederic, left this life to be with his savior, Jesus.

Paul was born in Luck, on Jan. 16, 1963. He attendedand graduated from Luck School. He was employed infarming most of his life and was a hardworking, trustedemployee. His love of people and working with animalsshowed in his enthusiasm in everything he did. Helpinghis mother, Marguerite, was something he did with joyand dedication.

Paul was an active member of Faith Fellowship Churchin Luck and had a sweet, gentle spirit, being involved inwhatever ways he could to help with his church. His faithwas sincere, and he was a blessing to everyone who knewhim.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth, whodied while Paul and his sister were still in high school.Also preceding him were grandparents, Harry and Mil-lie Welander and Wava and Clarence Mortensen; auntsand uncles.

He is survived by his mother, Marguerite, of Luck; sis-ter, Nancy, and nephew, Marcus Welander of Madison;aunts, Jane and JoAnn Mortensen and June Borowski;uncle, Ronald Mortensen; and many friends.

Though Paul will be greatly missed, we have the assur-ance that he is safe in the arms of God. Jesus said, “…Iam going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go andprepare a place for you, I will come back and take you tobe with me that you also may be where I am. You knowthe way to the place where I am going.” (John 14:2-4.)

Funeral services were held at Faith Fellowship Churchin Luck, on Saturday, July 23, with the Rev. Bruce Tannerofficiating. Music was provided by organist Marie Nolte.

Interment was at the Luck Village Cemetery immedi-ately following the service. Pallbearers assisting wereBrad Olson, Larry Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Steve Jorgen-son, Jeff Jorgenson and Sheldon Betzold.

Online condolences may be left at www.rowefh.com.Refer to the Web site for updated information or callBruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck has been entrusted withfuneral arrangements

Ronald “Ron” R. HokansonRonald “Ron” R. Hokanson, 64, a resident of Danbury,

died July 20, 2011, at Burnett Medical Center after losinghis battle with ALS.

Ron was born on April 2, 1947, theson of Donald M. and Donna(Fahland) Hokanson. Ron graduatedfrom Webster High School in 1965.He entered the United States Army inSeptember 1966 serving as a sergeantbefore being honorably discharged in1973. Ron worked in the Redi-Mixbusiness most of his life. He was em-ployed at Claybar Concrete Productsin Deweyville, Texas, for 20 years be-fore returning to Wisconsin in 1998.It was then he started working for Hopkins Sand &Gravel until he retired in 2010. Ron enjoyed the peoplehe worked with and truly enjoyed going to work.

Ron loved ice fishing with his family. He especially en-joyed taking his youngest niece shopping. Ron wasknown for his practical jokes he played on his brother,Jerry, and others. He was a kind, generous man who wasalways willing to lend a helping hand to anyone.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, Donald; step-father, Robert Burke; and his best friend, George Culver.

He is survived by his mother, Donna Burke; step-mother, Janet Hokanson; siblings, Julie (Tony) Finch, Jerry(Terri) Hokanson, Thomas (Sandra) Hokanson, Susan(Rick) Lemonds and Raelynn (Greg) Hunter; nieces andnephews, T.J., Laurie, Cheryl, Brad, Don, Amanda, Chris,Alan, Allen, Danny, Jake and Hailey; along with other rel-atives and many friends.

Memorial services were held Saturday, July 23, atSwedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, withPastor Doug Olson officiating. Interment followed atOak Grove Cemetery, Webster. Honorary pallbearerswere Rod Hopkins Sr., Rod Hopkins Jr., Hailey Hunter,Allen Lemonds, Annie McCarthy and Sonny Lunsman.Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-tay-lor.com

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster,was entrusted with arrangements

Matthew Lee Coon (Lowe)Matthew Lee Coon (Lowe), “Nii-Chii-Waa-Kwan,” 25,

rural Luck, passed away on July 24,2011.

Matthew leaves to celebrate hismemory: mother, Melissa Coon; son,Dante Wyatt E. Baker; maternalgrandmother, Mary Jane Frog; sis-ters, Christina, Christy, Samantha,Angela and Marsha; brother, KellySr.; several nieces, nephews, aunts,uncles, cousins and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by hisadopted parents, Bruce and Leona Lowe; father, RichieMerrill; grandparents, Ronnie and Marion Benjamin;nephew, Bruce Eugene Lowe Jr.; aunt, Rhonda Benjamin;sister, Tina Lowe; and infant niece, Natasha FlorenceCoon-Lowe.

Visitation for Matthew began on Tuesday, July 26, at 1p.m., and continuing until the time of service on Wednes-day at 11 a.m., at the Round Lake Community Center inRound Lake, rural Luck.

Matthew was laid to rest at the Georgetown TownshipCemetery following the service. Pallbearers were Travis“Bineshii” Lowe, Scott Lowe, Robert Lowe, Steven Lowe,Derek Mosay and Milo “O.J.” Merrill Jr. Honorary pall-bearers were Emery Skinaway Sr., Steven Benjamin, Lon-nie Benjamin, JR Kirk, Charles Coon, Mitchell Fowler,Michael Ellis Jr. and Lawrence Johnson Jr. To leave onlinecondolences for Matthew’s family, please visitwww.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria hasbeen entrusted with arrangements.

Carol M. AndersonCarol M. Anderson, resident of Osceola, died Sunday,

July 24, 2011, at the Osceola Medical Center.She is survived by her children, Jeff Sjolander and Vickie

(Jeff) Sjolander-Nelson; grandchildren, Tina Johnson,Justin Johnson and William Sjolander; great-grandchild,Hailey Pomeroy; brothers and sisters, Alan Seierstad, Don-ald Seierstad, Alberta Seierstad, Glen Seierstad, AnnieTricker, Rita Johnson and Kathy Haley.

Memorial services will be held at McKinley UnitedMethodist Church on Friday, July 29, with visitation begin-ning at 10 a.m., followed by the service at 11 a.m., with theRev. Annie Tricker officiating.

Refer to the following Web sites for updated informationor call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck, www.rowefh.com, and theNorthwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown,www.wicremationcenter.com, have been entrusted withfuneral arrangements.

Charles Everett BarstowCharles Everett Barstow, 85, Grantsburg, died July 13,

2011, at his home surrounded by his family.Charles was born in Mahnomen, Minn., on July 21,

1925, to Ellsworth and Delia (Vivier) Barstow, and hadthree sisters and seven brothers.

Charles attended school in Pipestone, Minn., and thenmade his way to St. Paul, where he found work in a diner.He worked there and at a tire retread company, and thenwas hired at Seeger’s Refrigeration, which had been refit-ted to make products for the U.S. Army. In 1943, he methis wife, Aidajane (Jensen), when she was transferredfrom their shell plant to start working on the punch press.

Charles joined the Navy later that same year and wassoon on his way to boot camp. He and Aidajane marriedon Sept. 1, 1943, and he left for training Sept. 27, 1943.After camp, he had a short leave and then was off toTiburon, Calif., for submarine net building and laying subnets. He was in the Pacific Ocean Theater throughout hisservice and was discharged in December 1945, arrivinghome in time for Christmas to meet his 18-month-old son.

Charles started farming in Wyoming, Minn., soon afterbeing discharged from the Navy. He and Aidajanemoved to Wisconsin in 1954 to farm in the Town of WoodLake, Burnett County.

Charles and Aidajane moved to their present home bythe Crex Meadows in 1991, just in time for the big bliz-zard of that Halloween.

Charles loved spending time with his wife and family.He also enjoyed gardening, moving the lawn, and feed-ing the deer, squirrels and birds. He watched for thespring arrival of orioles, hummingbirds, goldfinch,robins, catbirds, wrens and phoebes. Charles enjoyeddeer hunting, fishing, his trips to Canada to hunt or fish,and his hunting trips to Colorado with his boys.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Delia; father,Ellsworth; daughter, Jean Marie; infant daughter, CarolJean; sister, Grace; and his brothers, Ed, Clem, Earl,Leonard, Ellsworth III (Al), Vernon (Ted) and Raymond.

Charles’ memory is celebrated by his wife, AidajaneBarstow; sons, David (Liana) Barstow, Dennis (Andrea)Barstow, Steven (Theresa) Barstow and Rand (Susan)Barstow; daughter, Joan Strese (Ed Columbus); manygrandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Viva La-Batte and Vera Dziuk; many nieces and nephews andother relatives; special friends, Larry Tretsven, Jerry Lun-zer and Alan Oldeen and many other friends.

Memorial services were held Friday, July 22, at Swed-berg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren chapel withKevin Miller officiating. Music was provided by MiltonJohnson. Interment will be held at a later date at theWood River Baptist Cemetery. Online condolences can bemade at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren, wasentrusted with arrangements.

Mildred Pauline SchmuhlMildred Pauline Schmuhl, 72, Grantsburg, died July 24,

2011, at her home.She was born Feb. 21, 1929, to Sabastian and Helen Bear

in Jamestown, N.D. She graduated from Buchanan HighSchool and then graduated from Wahpeton NursingSchool. She married Edwin Schmuhl on March 8, 1958.She was a nurse at the state hospital in Jamestown, N.D.,for 27 years. She also helped run the family farm.

Pauli and Ed moved to Grantsburg in 1990. She workedat the Grantsburg Hospital for nearly 10 years. She hascourageously battled cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Edwin; children,Melody (Chris) Witzany and Kevin (Kim Nelson)Schmuhl; grandchildren, Cody (Mary Jo Roberts), Gabby,Chandler, Sarah and David; and sister, Shirley Linstaedt.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sisterand six brothers.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, from 6 to 8p.m. at the Edling Funeral Home in Grantsburg. A prayerservice will be held at 7 p.m. There will also be a funeraland burial in Jamestown, N.D., on Friday.

The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, was entrustedwith local arrangements.

Marcia F. JohnsonMarcia F. Johnson, 57, Shell Lake, died Monday, July

25, 2011, at Cumberland Memorial Hospital. She wasborn April 7, 1954, in Clayton, to Victor and Jean (Diet-rich) Schaffer.

She was married in the Full Gospel Church, Shell Lake,on June 16, 1979, to Neil Johnson.

Marcia worked for the Department of Natural Re-sources for 32 years out of the Spooner and Cumberlandoffices. In addition to her career, Marcia enjoyed garden-ing and canning, working on jigsaw puzzles and spend-ing time with family and friends. Marcia touched thelives of many and will be sorely missed.

She is survived by her husband, Neil, Shell Lake; hermother, Jean Brekke, Cumberland; son Aaron Johnson,Balsam Lake; daughter, Kelli (Nate) Coller, Sarona; step-daughters Vicki (Hugh) Miller, Spooner, and Sheila John-son, Pibrac, France; six grandchildren; brothers John(Evelyn) Schaffer, Sarona, and Barry (Sherri) Schaffer,Luck; sister Nancy Johnson, Turtle Lake; and severalnieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 3, at11 a.m., at Augustana Lutheran Church, Cumberland,with the Rev. Karen Hofstad officiating. Pallbearers willbe Darlene Hausdorf, Karyn Hullinger, Vicky Nelson,Rhonda Kenyon, Maria Taylor and Dawn Bayer. Hon-orary pallbearers are Corinne Thoe and Elaine Olson. Vis-itation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at SkinnerFuneral Home, Cumberland, and one hour prior to serv-ice on Wednesday at the church.

The Skinner Funeral Home, Cumberland, was en-trusted with arrangements.

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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

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STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis.

Phone 715-327-8076

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Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N.

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Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping

& Septic Tanks Installed Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis.

Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

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Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

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Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

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10022 Elbow Lake Road Siren, Wis. 54872

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In wake of infidelity, wife mustlearn to trust again

Q: My husband had an affair andwe’re now in counseling trying to workthings out. How do I ever really knowif he will do it again?

Juli: First, I applaud you for your ef-forts to restore your marriage in the after-math of your husband’s infidelity. Abreach of trust that deep is so difficult torecover from that many couples are notwilling to do the rebuilding effort.

To answer your question, you cannotknow for certain that he’ll never be un-faithful again. Choosing to love anotherperson always involves an act of faith,hoping for what we cannot be certainabout. However, no marriage can bebased on “blind faith.” In a marriage re-lationship, you and your husband owe itto each other to demonstrate a commit-ment to fidelity. This is particularly trueas he has been unfaithful in the past.

Working with your counselor, you andyour husband need to build safeguardsor “hedges” around your marriage toprotect against another affair. For exam-ple, do you have access to each other’scell phones and e-mail accounts? Obvi-ously, you could go overboard checkingup on your husband, feeding an atmos-

phere of distrust and even paranoia. Butin the wake of an affair, it is reasonablefor you to expect a greater level of ac-countability in order to rebuild trust.

Another critical element of preventinganother affair is understanding how thefirst one occurred. In many cases, affairshappen because there are cracks in themarriage. Sometimes spouses drift apartand stop communicating. Or they haveunresolved issues related to finances, sexor parenting. An individual might evenhave emotional problems, like past sex-ual abuse or bipolar disorder, that lead toan increased likelihood of infidelity.None of these things excuse an affair, ofcourse. Work with your counselor toidentify what made your marriage opento the affair initially. Then come up withpractical ways to strengthen those weakareas.

•••Q: My son is playing Little League

baseball this summer, and it’s great – ex-cept for the other parents. They’re caus-

tic and rude to one another, to the um-pire, and even to the kids on the oppos-ing team. Should I take my son out ofthis toxic environment?

Jim: Summer baseball is one of thegreatest joys a boy can experience, and itwould be a shame if you had to deprivehim of that, especially as the result ofsomeone else’s bad behavior!

Nevertheless, I know what you’re talk-ing about. My biological father was allbut absent from my life, but one day heactually did show up at one of my LittleLeague games. There was only one prob-lem – he was drunk. While the other par-ents cheered for their kids, my dad wasloud and obnoxious. His speech wasslurred. He cursed the umpire. Hescreamed and made an utter spectacle ofhimself. I was humiliated and embar-rassed.

But as you know from firsthand expe-rience, more and more parents are behav-ing this way at sporting events evenwhen they’re perfectly sober! They mayhave good intentions. They may thinkthey’re encouraging their kids. But ifthey’re being rude, disrespectful or bel-ligerent, they’re doing more harm thangood. And they’re setting a horrible ex-ample for every child on the field.

Rather than taking your son out of Lit-tle League, you might encourage him tojust persevere – to practice good sports-

manship and take the high ground evenwhen the adults are acting like bullies.Your own calm demeanor in this settingwill make a huge impact on him. It’s cer-tainly sad that Little League can’t be asimple, fun experience for everyone. Butat least you can redeem the time by turn-ing it into a character-building experi-ence.

•••Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Fam-

ily, host of the Focus on the Family radio pro-gram, and a husband and father of two. Dr.Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, co-host of Focus on the Family, author of severalbooks, and a wife and mother of three. Submityour questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com.Copyright 2010 Focus on the Family, Col-orado Springs, CO 80995. Internationalcopyright secured. All rights reserved. Dis-tributed by Universal Uclick, 1130 WalnutSt. Kansas City, MO 64106; 816-581-7500.This feature may not be reproduced or distrib-uted electronically, in print or otherwise,without written permission of Focus on theFamily.

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PPaassttoorr DDaannnnyy WWhheeeelleerr rreettiirreessMILLTOWN - Danny Wheeler was born

in Menomonie, and raised in Dallas.,graduating from Barron High School. Heattended the University of Wisconsin –Stout and Luther Theological Seminary inSt. Paul., Minn., graduating with a Masterof Divinity degree in 1977.

He served as pastor of Trinity of Nordenand Good Shepherd Lutheran Parish inrural Mondovi, then received the call toenter the naval chaplaincy. In May of1983, he deployed with the 24th MarineAmphibious Unit to Beirut, Lebanon. Heis one of approximately 60 survivors ofthe terrorist bombings of the MarineCorps barracks on Oct. 23, 1983, whichkilled 241 Marines and naval personnel.

After a time at the Naval Air Station,Corpus Christi, Texas, Wheeler returnedto the civilian parish in 1986. He servedBarum and Big Elk Creek Lutheran Parishin rural Elk Mound for five years; thenmoved to Milltown, and MilltownLutheran Church.

He has served Milltown LutheranChurch for 20 years and will retire fromthere on Aug. 28. Pastor Wheeler also re-tired from the Navy Reserves three yearsago, after serving 26 years in the NavalChaplain Corps.

Wheeler resides in Milltown with hiswife, Brenda, who recently retired fromthe Osceola School District. They havethree grown sons: Andrew (Rita) of

Anoka, Minn., Jonny (Angela) of EauClaire, and Ben (Deanna) of Milltown, andsix grandsons.

In recognition of this retirement, a cele-bration is being planned for Saturday,Aug. 27, with an open house from 3 to 7p.m., and a program to start about 4:30p.m. Food will be available during the en-tire open house, so people can come andgo as they wish.

Sunday morning, Aug. 28, there will bea brunch after the church service for any-one wishing to attend. All events, includ-ing morning worship at 9:15 a.m., areopen to the public.

All are welcome.

Brought to you by:Luck and St. Peter’sLutheran Churches

Pastor Danny Wheeler

CHURCH DIRECTORY METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - GRANTSBURG Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. DANBURY UNITED METHODIST Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST [email protected] 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Pastor Tammy Clausen Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m. LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m. Potluck dinner 1st Sunday OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST [email protected] 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m. Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Pastor Tammy Clausen Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. SIREN UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available) TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m. WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome SIREN COVENANT Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m. UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE Pastor Gary Tonn Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

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, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Sat. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May). Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt. OUR LADY OF THE LAKES Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt. SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area. Mass Sun. 8 a.m., Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt. ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHEDULE 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 ST. ANNE PARISH Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m. Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

COVENANT

ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC 609 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 715-483-1357 and 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH 1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m. Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m. BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS) Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m. BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m. BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Keith Radiske Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. School 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Worship - 9:30 a.m. BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sun. Contemporary Serv. 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Traditional Service 10 a.m.; July 31 & Aug. 28: One Service, 10 a.m. Only BONE LAKE LUTHERAN [email protected] Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; Office - 715-472-2535 Pastor - 715-472-8153, Adult Bible Study 8:30; Worship 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS) Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.christlutheranpipelake.com CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC) Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 www.clamfalls-zion-aalcparish.net Communion 1st Sun.; Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. School 9 a.m. FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE [email protected] Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m. FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 June - Aug. Sun. Worship: Traditional 8:30 a.m.; Comtemporary 10:30 a.m. Sun., Aug. 21: One Worship Serv. 10 a.m. followed by annual meeting FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m. FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m. GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN Phone 715-327-4340, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Interim Pastor Julie Brenden Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m. Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m. Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Sat. Serv. 7 p.m.; Sun. Serv. 9 a.m. LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m. LUCK LUTHERAN 510 Foster Ave. E. Pastor Ralph Thompson Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Mon. Wor. 6:30 p.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN 113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:15 a.m. Worship ; 10 a.m. Sunday School NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m. NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.; Wed. Wor. 6:30 p.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER Pastor Gerald Heinecke Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10:30 a.m. Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA) 2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Courtney Young Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m. PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN (Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m. ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LCMC 1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; E-mail: [email protected] SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA 10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion - 1st Sunday TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY Pastor Gerald Heinecke Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Communion -Every Sunday TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN - OSCEOLA 300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Summer, 9 a.m. WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Wor. 10 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 9 a.m. Fellowship 11 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN 1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra and Myron Carlson 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; www.clamfalls-zion-aalcparish.net Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Communion - 1st Sunday ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS ) Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Thursday Worship 7:30 p.m.; Sunday Worship 8 & 10 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m. Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE Interim Pastor Julie Brenden 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

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. FRANCIS XAVIER Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10 a.m., Wed. 5:30 p.m. (Sept-May), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 North Keller Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m. Mass Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m. 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 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 APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA) Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services Sat. Worship - 6 p.m., Luck Senior Center HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Pastor Dave Williams 933 248th St., Osceola Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School Sept.-May 8:45 a.m. Children’s Church & Nursery provided

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. 715-857-5411 Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:15 a.m. EUREKA BAPTIST 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sun. School - 10 a.m.; Wor. Service - 11 a.m. FAITH FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY 131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org; E-mail: [email protected] Reg. office hours: Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Associate Pastor Sunday Service: 9 a.m.; All ages Sunday School 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Nursery available FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN Pastor Steve Ward Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m. Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m. Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided. FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER Church Phone 715-866-4111; Interim Pastor Ken Hyatt; Youth Pastor Jerry Scheumann Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided) GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church” 722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; [email protected] Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m. GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG 716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m. TRADE LAKE BAPTIST Pastor Merrill Olson, Interim Pastor 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN WOODLAND WESLEYAN Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET 231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER 1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m. HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN, hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m. FAITH COMMUNITY 7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

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. CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN 28313 CTH H, A&H Pastor Tryg Wistad, 715-635-9222 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 Sun. Wor. 9:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m. 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 WOR. GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN 1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Senior Pastors Paul and Sonja Hanson Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m. Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

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

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Ron and Diane Rudnick of Spokane, Wash., get ready to fly out of the BurnettCounty Airport and head to the annual Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVen-ture exhibition in Oshkosh, an event billed as "The World's Greatest Aviation Cele-bration." The Rudnicks flew from Spokane to Jackson Hole, Wyo., and then to Sirenfor the fly-in breakfast last Saturday, July 23. "We heard it was a hopping-off point,with friendly people," said Diane. The Rudnicks fly a Van's RV-7 (shown in photobelow), a kit-built aircraft that can fly halfway across the U.S. on 40 gallons, theplane's fuel capacity. The Rudnicks left to stay ahead of a storm front moving in fromMinnesota.

The nine-cylinder, 450 horsepower Pratt & Whit-ney engine of the Howard, a single-engine highwing built in the 1930s by Howard Aircraft Corpo-ration in Chicago (see plane in background inphoto at right) was an item of interest for visitorsto the annual fly-in breakfast at the Burnett CountyAirport on Saturday, July 23. A group of Howardowners again made the event a stopping place ontheir way to the EAA Airshow in Oshkosh.

BELOW: Nick Johnson of Luck showed his 1958Ford F100 at the fly-in breakfast as part of a smallcar show that formed at the airport.

Three-year-old Braden Peterson, son of Boband Jessica Peterson of Webster, posed for aphoto in front of one of the Howard airplanes ondisplay at the fly-in breakfast.

Photos by Gary King

Pancakes were the main menu item at the annual fly-in breakfast held at the Burnett County Airport north of Siren on Saturday, July 23.

A twin-prop passenger plane dubbed “The Wayward Wind” points toward the dark-ening skies that had pilots attending the annual fly-in at the Burnett County Airport abit anxious to take off in an attempt to avoid an approaching storm system.

LEFT: Bob Pearson, one of the most experienced local pilots, has been flying for 43years, since he was 16 years old. He monitored an approaching storm after taking offfrom the Burnett County Airport during the annual fly-in breakfast event. This photoshows Webster off in the distance as Pearson flies east, back toward Siren, after a briefflight to Grantsburg. The storm system was over Grantsburg and heading east.


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Spooner• Washburn County Fair, 715-469-3217.• The Moving Wall at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Me-morial Cemetery, opening ceremony Thurs. 7 p.m., closingceremony Sun. 7 p.m., closes 8 a.m. Mon., Aug. 1, open24/7.

St. Croix Falls• Polk County Fair: Thurs. horse pull, Fri. truck pull, Sat.tractor pull, Sun. demo.

TTHHUURRSSDDAAYY//2288Amery

• Lyme disease education and support at Our Savior’sLutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-2856, 715-268-2035.

Siren• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Open 1:30 p.m. Dis-tribution 2 p.m.• Bright Knights (St. Croix Falls) and Harmonic Balance(Siren) Quartet at the band shell, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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• Northwestern Wisconsin Pottery Tour,www.nwwisconsinpotterytour.com.

Pine City, Minn.• "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" atthe elementary school, 7:30 p.m., 320-629-2045.

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• Free music jam at the Crosswalk Evangelical FreeChurch, 6-9 p.m.

Siren• Fish fry and buffet at Burnett County Moose Lodge,5:30-7:30 p.m., 715-349-5923.

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• Ruby’s Pantry at Congregational Church. Doors open8:30 a.m. Distribution 9 a.m., 715-268-7390.

Grantsburg• Great Adventure Gospel Band performs inBethany Lutheran’s outdoor amphitheater, 2 p.m.,www.greatadventurefamily.com.

Luck• Bryce Hacker Memorial Musky Tourney on Bone Lake,7 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-825-3314.

Markville, Minn.• Smorgasbord at Zion Lutheran Church, 5-7 p.m., 715-244-3565 or [email protected].

Spooner• Author Juliana Howard will present her “Catie theCopycat” at Northwind Book & Fiber, 10:30 a.m., 715-635-6811.

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• Skonewood Christian Retreat Center, variety night,local talent, 6:30 p.m.

Dresser• Lakeside gospel service and lunch to benefit Faith'sLodge, 10 a.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 715-755-2562.

Frederic• Ellesi, a women’s choir, to perform at 10:30 a.m. serv-ice at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 715-877-2280.

Grantsburg• Grantsburg Chorale to perform at high school audito-rium, 2:30 p.m.

Trade Lake• Service and potluck picnic at the Swedish MissionChurch, 11 a.m.

Webster• Yellow Lake Lutheran Church service 11 a.m.,fundraiser picnic, 12:30 p.m..

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Amery• Adoptive parents support group at First Lutheran, 6:30p.m.

Clear Lake• Compassionate Friends, Tri-County Chapter, griefsupport in death of a child at First Lutheran, 7 p.m., 715-263-2739.

Osceola• Hunters safety course at rod and gun club starts. Pre-register, 715-483-9312.

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

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

Frederic• Area Historical Society meeting at the Soo LineDepot/Museum, 6:30 p.m., 715-327-4892 or 715-327-4271.• Interstate Park naturalist will talk about bats, at the li-brary, 7 p.m., 715-327-4979.

Luck• Music in the Park - Shotgun Johnson & The Missis-sippi Seven at Triangle Park, 6:30 p.m.

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

Frederic• Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.• Storyteller Tracy Chipman at the library, 10:30 a.m.,715-327-4979.

Luck• Blood drive at Luck Lutheran Church, 1-7 p.m.

Siren• Burnett County Democratic Party annual brat & beanfeed at Crooked Lake Park, begins at 4 p.m.

St. Croix Falls• Free advance directives workshop at the medical cen-ter, 10-11 a.m., 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336.

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• Summerfest, car & coin show Sat., music, ribfest,tournies.

Voyager Village• “Don’t Mention My Name,” at The Stables,www.villageplayerscommunitytheatre.com, Thurs.-Sat.7 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m.,

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• Crossed Paths/Brad Alden at the band shell, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls• Year One: Bringing Up Baby class at the medical cen-ter, 6-7 p.m., 715-483-0431.

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• Lamar Festival. Fri. Viva@, Latin music, drumming anddance, 7 p.m. to midnight. Sat. noon to midnight, local andregional acts, 715-553-2116.

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• Health & wellness expo at Centennial Hall, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Siren• Bethany Lutheran Church book and homemade piesale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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• Nature Photography Seminar at Crex Meadows. RSVPby July 27, 715-463-2739, www.crexmeadows.org.

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• United Methodist Church thrift and bake sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.• Kids in the Park Day. Free food for kids under 17, atnoon.

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POLK COUNTY – This year marks the150th anniversary of the Polk CountyFair, to be held at the Polk County Fair-grounds in St. Croix Falls beginning thisThursday, July 28, and running throughSunday, July 31. Below is a schedule ofevents planned for the fair this year.

Thursday, July 281 p.m. K-9 Search and Rescue demo –

Grandstand1-4 p.m. 4-H Music – Redwood Deck3-5 p.m. Rex Cactus – Main Stage7 p.m.Terry Devolt/hypnotist – Main

Stage8 p.m.Wild River Reunion Band – Main

Stage8 p.m. Horse Pull – GrandstandMidway/Carnival – 4 p.m. opens –

wristbands 4-10 p.m.Beer Garden open 5 p.m. to midnightJudging of exhibits and livestock shows

run daily throughout the fair.

Friday, July 29Midway Carnival - Each ride takes one

less ticket, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Beer Garden open 5 p.m.-midnight 6 p.m. Terry Devolt - hypnotist – Main

Stage7-8:30 p.m. Mary Mack – Stand-up co-

median – Main Stage7 p.m. 4x4 Truck Pull – Grandstand

9 p.m. Terry Devolt – hypnotist – MainStage

Saturday, July 30, 201110 a.m. Kiddie Pedal Tractor PullBeer Garden open after tractor pull, 4:30

p.m. to midnight10 a.m. Garden Tractor Pull-GrandstandMidway /Carnival - Wristbands 11 a.m.

– 5 p.m.1 p.m. T Texas Terry Wild West Show –

Main Stage2 - 5 p.m. Talent Show – Main Stage4:30 p.m. Tractor Pull – Grandstand6 p.m. Terry Devolt – hypnotist – Main

Stage6 p.m. Quality Meats Auction – Show

Barn7 p.m. Duck for the Oyster – Dance

Pavilion7 p.m. Lake Country Cloggers – Main

Stage9 p.m. Terry Devolt – hypnotist – Main

Stage

Sunday, July 31Midway/Carnival - Wristbands noon –

5 p.m.2 p.m. Fairest of the Fair CoronationBeer Garden open 2 – 8 p.m.3 p.m. Demolition Derby – Grandstand.

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

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

Every MondayIndianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Balsam

Lake Government Center, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.Baby and Me class - Amery Medical Center, 1-2 p.m.Grief Share support group at Centennial Hall, Amery,

715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.Every Tuesday

Bingo - Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren, 6 p.m.Survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault sup-

port group, Polk Co., 800-261-7233, 6-7:30 p.m.Anger management group at Amery Regional Medical

Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 715-268-4094.Every Thursday

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

Narcotics Anonymous meets at the Serenity House (oldjail), Balsam Lake, 7 p.m., 612-205-2321.

Every FridayMoms In Touch International, First Baptist, Amery, 8:15a.m., 715-268-5408.

Every Sunday through Labor DayBreakfast, at East Balsam Baptist Church, 7:30 a.m., 715-857-5411.

Preparations are underway for the start of the Polk County Fair. This year marks the 150 an-niversary of the event. The fair runs July 28-31. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

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